| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE40929 |
Chromosome-specific staining to detect genetic rearrangements associated with chromosome 3 and/o |
October 6, 2009 |
| Methods and compositions for staining based upon nucleic acid sequence that employ .[.nudeic.]. .Iadd.nucleic .Iaddend.acid probes are provided. Said methods produce staining patterns that can be tailored for specific cytogenetic analyses. Said probes are appropriate for in situ hybr |
| RE40494 |
Chromosome-specific staining to detect genetic rearrangements associated with chromosome 3 and/o |
September 9, 2008 |
| Methods and compositions for staining based upon nucleic acid sequence that employ nucleic acid probes are provided. Said methods produce staining patterns that can be tailored for specific cytogenetic analyses. Said probes are appropriate for in situ hybridization and stain both int |
| RE40419 |
Production of synthetic transportation fuels from carbonaceous material using self-sustained hyd |
July 1, 2008 |
| A process and apparatus for producing a synthesis gas for use as a gaseous fuel or as feed into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor to produce a liquid fuel in a substantially self-sustaining process. A slurry of particles of carbonaceous material in water, and hydrogen from an internal source, ar |
| RE39988 |
Deposition of dopant impurities and pulsed energy drive-in |
January 1, 2008 |
| A semiconductor doping process which enhances the dopant incorporation achievable using the Gas Immersion Laser Doping (GILD) technique. The enhanced doping is achieved by first depositing a thin layer of dopant atoms on a semiconductor surface followed by exposure to one or more pul |
| RE39796 |
Method of eliminating mach waves from supersonic jets |
August 28, 2007 |
| A method and device for reducing the amount of noise generated by a supersonic jet engine is provided. The method creates an envelope of air around the supersonic jet exhaust. The temperature and velocity of this envelope is controlled to eliminate or reduce the formation of noise ma |
| RE39436 |
Interventions to mimic the effects of calorie restriction |
December 19, 2006 |
| Long term calorie restriction has the benefit of increasing life span. Methods to screen interventions that mimic the effects of calorie restriction are disclosed. Extensive analysis of genes for which expression is statistically different between control and calorie restricted anima |
| RE38307 |
Method and apparatus for three-dimensional microscopy with enhanced resolution |
November 11, 2003 |
| A method and apparatus for three dimensional optical microscopy is disclosed which employs dual opposing objective lenses about a sample and extended incoherent illumination to provide enhanced depth or Z.Iadd.-.Iaddend.direction resolution. In a first embodiment, observed light from |
| RE37770 |
Treatment of skin conditions by use of PPAR.alpha. activators |
June 25, 2002 |
| Disorders of the skin and mucous membrane that have a disrupted or dysfunctional epidermal barrier are treated or prevented by topical application of compounds that are either activators of the farnesoid X receptor, activators of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor .alpha. |
| RE35491 |
Methods and compositions for detecting human tumors |
April 8, 1997 |
| Methods and compositions for detecting the presence of tumors are provided, where a physiological sample is assayed for the expression product of a c-onc gene as diagnostic for the presence of the tumor. The method finds use in both pre-and postoperative situations with a host suspected |
| RE34708 |
Scanning ion conductance microscope |
August 30, 1994 |
| A scanning ion conductance microscope, SICM, which can image the topography of soft non-conducting surfaces covered with electrolytes by maintaining a micropipette probe at a constant conductance distance from the surface. It can also sample and image the local ion currents above the sur |
| RE34489 |
Atomic force microscope with optional replaceable fluid cell |
December 28, 1993 |
| An atomic force microscope which is readily useable for researchers for its intended use without extensive lost time for setup and repair. The probe used therein is a cantilevered optical lever which imparts surface information in a gentle and reliable manner by reflecting an incident |
| RE33259 |
Method and apparatus for rapid NMR imaging of nuclear parameters with an object |
July 10, 1990 |
| An imaging NMR scanner obtains plural spin echo signals during each of successive measurement cycles permitting determination of the T2 parameter for each display pixel after but a single measurement sequence. The amplitude of the NMR spin echo responses is dependent on an "a" machine |
| RE33170 |
Surgically implantable disconnect device |
February 27, 1990 |
| A surgically implantable connector for a transcutaneous driving system comprised of a case having a base and a lid which are shaped to provide a cavity between them with a first elastomeric pad for supporting a first set of electrical contacts in the cavity which contacts mate with a sec |
| RE30966 |
Wick catheter pressure sensing probe and method of use |
June 15, 1982 |
| This invention relates to a clinical wick catheter and to a technique for measuring tissue fluid pressure and also collecting tissue fluid by the catheter.A catheter has a wick positioned in one end which is drawn into place by a monofilament tether extending through the catheter tube. I |
| RE29703 |
Non-invasively measuring arterial oxygen tension |
July 18, 1978 |
| Oxygen tension is measured in the palpebral conjuctiva and is converted to arterial oxygen tension by applying a conversion factor thereto. A polarographic oxygen sensor on the outer surface of a scleral contact member is employed, and the current passed is read and converted, or read |
| PP9753 |
Avocado tree called Lamb/Hass |
December 17, 1996 |
| A new and distinct variety of avocado tree characterized by its production capacity similar to `Gwen`, i.e., greater than `Hass` and a season similar to `Gwen`, i.e., later maturing than `Hass`. The skin color and texture is like that of its "Great-grandparent," `Hass`, and flavor is rat |
| PP9709 |
Avocado tree called `Sir-Prize` |
November 26, 1996 |
| A new and distinct variety of avocado tree characterized by fruit similar to the `Hass` industry standard but earlier-maturing and more productive. The new variety, due to its Mexican race genes, is more suitable than `Hass` in colder growing areas. Season of maturity averages 6-8 weeks |
| PP9135 |
Zoysiagrass plant named `Victoria` |
May 9, 1995 |
| A new and distinct variety of Zoysiagrass which has a longer growing season and green color retention in winter and less anthocyanin than the variety `El Toro`. |
| PP9127 |
Zoysiagrass plant named `De Anza` |
May 2, 1995 |
| A new and distinct variety of Zoysiagrass which has a longer growing season and green color retention in winter and less anthocyanin than the variety `El Toro`. |
| PP8897 |
Buffalograss plant called `Hilite` 25 |
September 13, 1994 |
| A vegetatively reproduced perennial buffalograss cultivar was developed through mass selection from diploid (2n=20) buffalograss germplasms which is named `Hilite` 25. It is distinguished by its fine texture, high turf density, rapid stolon spreading rate, competitive growth, short heigh |
| PP8896 |
Buffalograss plant called `Hilite` 15 |
September 13, 1994 |
| A vegetatively reproduced perennial buffalograss cultivar was developed through mass selection from diploid (2n=20) buffalograss germplasms which is named `Hilite` 15. It is distinguished by its fine texture, high turf density, rapid stolon spreading rate, competitive growth, short heigh |
| PP8708 |
Strawberry plant called `Camarosa` |
May 3, 1994 |
| `Camarosa` is a short-day (June bearing) cultivar similar to `Chandler` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,262) but with greater total productivity, substantially greater early productivitiy, larger fruit, firmer fruit, and is a more vigorous plant. |
| PP8663 |
Strawberry plant named `Laguna` |
March 29, 1994 |
| `Laguna` is a short-day (June-bearing) cultivar similar to `Chandler` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,262) with similar total productivity and somewhat later productivity, large and very symmetrically conic fruit, firmer fruit, and a larger and more vigorous plant. |
| PP8662 |
Strawberry plant called `Cuesta` |
March 29, 1994 |
| `Cuesta` is a short-day (June-bearing) cultivar similar to `Chandler` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,262) but with similar or better productivity, larger and more consistent fruit size, and is a more open and less vigorous plant. |
| PP8661 |
Strawberry plant called Sunset |
March 29, 1994 |
| `Sunset` is a day-neutral cultivar similar to `Selva` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,266) but with a consistently later pattern of production, larger fruit, better flavor and superior tolerance to two-spotted spidermite (Tetranychus urticae). |
| PP8660 |
Strawberry plant called "Carlsbad" |
March 29, 1994 |
| `Carlsbad` is a short-day (June-bearing) cultivar similar to `Chandler` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,262) but with larger total productivity, substantially larger early productivity, larger fruit, firmer fruit, and is a more vigorous plant. |
| PP8659 |
Strawberry plant called Anaheim |
March 29, 1994 |
| `Anaheim` is a short-day (June-bearing) cultivar similar to `Chandler` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,262), with similar total productivity and somewhat later fruiting, exceptional fruit appearance quality (very symmetrically conic fruit), firmer fruit, and is a larger and more vigorous plant. |
| PP8394 |
Clingstone peach tree `Rizzi` |
September 28, 1993 |
| A high quality canning clingstone peach in the late maturity group which ripens between the `Ross` and `Dr. Davis` varieties and has an extended storage life after harvest and prior to processing. |
| PP8332 |
`Hesse` clingstone peach tree |
August 3, 1993 |
| The `Hesse` variety of peach tree is a high quality canning clingstone peach in the extra late maturity group. The peach is productive and ripens from late in August to early September and addresses the need for a high quality canning clingstone peach to replace the extra late but poor |
| PP8268 |
Tulare walnut tree |
June 22, 1993 |
| A new and distinct cultivar of walnut (Juglans regia) characterized in having semi-upright growth, good vigor and excellent production in high density (hedgerow) plantings. The medium textured, light colored shell is well-sealed and nearly round (36.times.40 mm). The light colored kernel |
| PP8188 |
Plum tree called `Emperor` |
March 30, 1993 |
| The `Emperor` is a large, blue, midseason plum with high quality and high productivity. To date, the selection has been tolerant of high summer temperatures in both the tree and the fruit. The plum has substantial potential for widespread domestic use, as well as for the export market. |
| PP7615 |
Strawberry plant called "Capitola" |
August 6, 1991 |
| `Capitola` is a new day-neutral type of strawberry variety with perhaps the highest potentiality for yield of any cultivar yet released. It is also noteworthy for large fruit size, symmetry, attractive appearance and general flexiblity in planting requirements. |
| PP7614 |
Strawberry plant named `Seascape` |
August 6, 1991 |
| `Seascape` is a day-neutral type strawberry variety similar to `Selva` but with a somewhat lower chilling requirement. It is noteworthy for high flavor, high yield, large fruit size, firmness, symmetry, attractive appearance and general flexibility in planting requirements. |
| PP7172 |
Strawberry plant called Irvine |
February 27, 1990 |
| This invention relates to a new and distinct day-neutral variety of strawberry plant called `Irvine`. The variety has a chilling requirement lower than `Selva`. It has a high yield and produces a large, firm fruit which is symmetrical and ranges from conic medium to flat and wedgy in |
| PP6976 |
Valley Gem |
August 8, 1989 |
| A new and distinct dwarf peach variety suitable for commercial and/or home garden use. This variety has a unique origin and differs from selections `Valley Sun` and `Valley Red` in that the fruit ripens much later than either of the other said selections. |
| PP6912 |
Valley Sun |
July 11, 1989 |
| A new and distinct dwarf peach variety suitable for commercial and/or home garden use. The variety has a unique origin and differs from selection `Valley Red` by its slightly smaller fruit, and from selection `Valley Gem` in that the fruit of this variety ripens much earlier. |
| PP6676 |
Cherry tree named Brooks |
March 14, 1989 |
| The new variety of Cherry Tree, named `Brooks`, produces early-maturing fruit of very high quality which is very large, symmetrical and uniform in size. The fruit ripens about one week after `Early Burlat`, and about one week prior to `Bing`. The fruit is also characterized by having a f |
| PP6671 |
Peach tree called Valley Red |
March 14, 1989 |
| A new and distinct dwarf peach cultivar suitable for commercial and/or home garden use. The variety has a unique origin and differs from selections `Valley Sun` and `Valley Gem` in that the fruit of this variety is slightly larger than `Valley Sun` and ripens much earlier than the fruit |
| PP6627 |
Avocado tree called Barr Duke |
February 21, 1989 |
| A new and distinct rootstock variety of avocado tree characterized by its high yield resistance to Phytophthora root rot caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. This variety has a high level of resistance comparable to the `Duke 7` rootstock variety. It is also characterized under some field |
| PP6319 |
Hybrid grapevine rootstock named `VR 043-43` |
October 4, 1988 |
| A new and distinct variety of grapevine rootstock is provided. It is characterized by its immunity to feeding by the nematode vector of grapevine fanleaf virus, and when grafted with cultivars, such as `Cabernet Sauvignon,` `Chenin blanc,` and `Carignane,` may be planted in soil cont |
| PP6166 |
Hybrid grapevine rootstock |
May 3, 1988 |
| A new and distinct variety of grapevine rootstock is provided. It is characterized by its immunity to feeding by the nematode vector of grapevine fanleaf virus and to feeding by phylloxera. When grafted with scion cultivars, such as `Cabernet Sauvignon,` `Chenin blanc,` and `Carignan |
| PP6076 |
Asian pear tree named "Shin Li" |
January 5, 1988 |
| An Asian pear tree which is of large to medium size, tall, upright to slightly spreading, open, vigorous, rapid growing, and hardy; foliated with large, wide, long, thick, leathery, ovate leaves having acuminate apices, a margin with sharply setose serration, and a petiole of medium |
| PP6075 |
Asian pear tree named Daisui Li |
January 5, 1988 |
| An Asian pear tree which is of large to medium size, vigorous, upright to slightly spreading, tall, open, medium growing and hardy; foliated with large, wide, long, medium thick, leathery, ovate leaves having acuminate apices, a margin with sharply setose serration, and a petiole of medi |
| PP6001 |
Grapefruit hybrid named Melogold |
September 1, 1987 |
| A new and distinct variety of grapefruit hybrid citrus tree characterized by a maturity habit a full six months earlier than grapefruit grown in the same areas and further characterized by its nearly seedless white-fleshed fruit which is sometimes slightly bitter and has a flavor similar |
| PP5845 |
Zoysiagrass plant `El Toro` |
December 30, 1986 |
| A new and distinct variety of Zoysia turfgrass (Zoysia japonica) characterized by its rapid establishment rate and shorter dormant period compared to other Zoysia varieties, its early spring greenup and good Fall color retention and further characterized by its superior tolerance to |
| PP5345 |
Redwood tree |
November 20, 1984 |
| A new variety of coast redwood useful for Christmas tree and ornamental purposes. The new variety exhibits dense columnar form with upturning lower branches. The growth rate is significantly slower than that of a normal redwood. The new variety does well in full sunlight or partial s |
| PP5317 |
Asparagus plant--F189 |
October 30, 1984 |
| A new and distinct variety of female asparagus plant characterized by its erect growth to a height greater than six feet, its ability to produce an average of 25 to 27 stalks per plant and by its high branching (the first lateral branching occurs about 15 inches above soil level). The pl |
| PP5316 |
Asparagus plant--M138 |
October 30, 1984 |
| A new and distinct variety of male asparagus plant characterized by its vigorous and multi-stalked growth, its ability to initiate between 25 and 35 canes per season and which is also characterized by its high branching (above the 16th node) and earliness of spear emergence--a characteri |
| PP5309 |
Avocado tree--"Esther" |
October 30, 1984 |
| A new and distinct variety of avocado tree characterized by its high productivity (about twice that of `Hass`) and its late bearing season (from about August into December) and further characterized by its tree growth which is only about two-thirds the size of `Hass` and is rounded a |
| PP5299 |
Avocado tree--`Whitsell` |
October 23, 1984 |
| A new and distinct variety of avocado tree characterized by its smallness in size, high productivity, larger fruit than `Hass` and handsome fruit color. |
