| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7184843 |
Electrode array with non-uniform electrode spacing |
February 27, 2007 |
| An electrode array for use with a cochlear implant is disclosed, which has electrodes selectively spaced to better target selected regions of the cochlea. In one form, the spacing between adjacent electrodes decreases towards an apical end of the array allowing the electrodes to better |
| 7171272 |
Sound-processing strategy for cochlear implants |
January 30, 2007 |
| A sound processing method for auditory prostheses, such as cochlear implants, which is adapted to improve the perception of loudness by users, and to improve speech perception. The overall contribution of stimuli to simulated loudness is compared with an estimate of acoustic loudness |
| 6882748 |
Method for image texture analysis |
April 19, 2005 |
| A method and apparatus for image texture analysis in which the image is mapped into a first set of binary representation by a monotonically varying operator, such as a threshold operator. Each binary representation in the first set of binary representations is mapped to a further set of |
| 6859666 |
Cochlear implant package |
February 22, 2005 |
| An implant package for a cochlear implant, including stimulator electronics contained within a protective housing (2) and being coupled to an electrode array (9) for insertion into the cochlea of a patient, and being further coupled to a receiving and/or transmitting coil (8) enclosed |
| 6659936 |
Method and apparatus for treating incontinence |
December 9, 2003 |
| An improved method, system and arrangement for treatment of urinary incontinence is disclosed, in which a portion of innervated smooth muscle (2) is transplanted and disposed around the urethra to provide a urethral sphincter (2). Electrical stimulation, by an implanted stimulator (1), |
| 6585873 |
Polymer gels and methods for their preparation |
July 1, 2003 |
| A crosslinked hydrophilic gel in which the crosslinker used in a compound of Formula I or Formula II ##STR1##or combination thereof. These crosslinked hydrophilic gels provide enhanced separation in electrophoresis. The use of the crosslinkers of Formula I and/or II can result in ele |
| 6545095 |
Process for microgel preparation |
April 8, 2003 |
| A process for producing a microgel composition particles having a core of cross-linked polymer at a multiplicity of polymeric arms appended to the core, the process comprising reacting a living prepolymer component with a monomer component wherein the monomer component includes a multi-o |
| 6413059 |
Linearized peristaltic pump |
July 2, 2002 |
| A linearized peristaltic pump has a substantially circular elastomeric tube (30) clamped within a pump housing (1) and a plurality of tube-engaging rollers (40) adapted to compress the tube (30) to pump fluid from an inlet end (33) to an outlet end (34). The tube (30) is clamped longitud |
| 6277383 |
Ryegrass pollen allergen |
August 21, 2001 |
| The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for two ryegrass pollen allergen Lol p Ib family members, purified Lol p Ib.1 and Lol p Ib.2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol p Ib.1 or Lol p Ib.2 or at least one fragment thereof or deri |
| 6197313 |
Ryegrass pollen allergen |
March 6, 2001 |
| The present invention provides a nucleic acid sequences coding for the ryegrass pollen allergens Lol pIa and Lol pIb, purified Lol pIa and Lol pIb protein and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol pIa and Lol pIb or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or hom |
| 6180368 |
Ryegrass pollen allergen |
January 30, 2001 |
| The present invention provides a nucleic acid sequences coding for the ryegrass pollen allergens Lol pIa and Lol pIb, purified Lol pIa and Lol pIb protein and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol pIa and Lol pIb or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or hom |
| 5965455 |
Ryegrass pollen allergen |
October 12, 1999 |
| The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for two ryegrass pollen allergen Lol p Ib family members, purified Lol p Ib.1 and Lol p Ib.2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol p Ib.1 or Lol p Ib.2 or at least one fragment thereof or deri |
| 5869333 |
Ryegrass pollen allergen |
February 9, 1999 |
| The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for two ryegrass pollen allergen Lol p Ib family members, purified Lol p Ib.1 and Lol p Ib.2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol p Ib.1 or Lol p Ib.2 or at least one fragment thereof or deri |
| 5840316 |
Ryegrass pollen allergen |
November 24, 1998 |
| The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for two ryegrass pollen allergen Lol p Ib family members, purified Lol p Ib.1 and Lol p Ib.2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol p Ib.1 or Lol p Ib.2 or at least one fragment thereof or deri |
| 5817305 |
Anti-inflammatory compositions and methods |
October 6, 1998 |
| Therapeutic compositions and methods for the treatment of inflammation are disclosed. The compositions comprise at least one anti-inflammatory drug in combination with the lymphokine interleukin-4 (IL-4), which components interact synergistically in the treatmement of inflammation. Metho |
| 5763195 |
Method and compositions for making ACSF and ACSF antagonists |
June 9, 1998 |
| The complete amino acid and nucleotide sequence for adenylate cyclase stimulating factor is provided, thereby facilitating the synthesis of ACSF in recombinant cell culture. ACSF amino acid sequence variants and ACSF antibodies are provided which are useful in the treatment of humoral |
| 5721119 |
Ryegrass pollen allergen |
February 24, 1998 |
| The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for two ryegrass pollen allergen Lol p Ib family members, purified Lol p Ib.1 and Lol p Ib.2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol p Ib.1 or Lol p Ib.2 or at least one fragment thereof or deri |
| 5656455 |
Method and compositions for making ACSF and ACSF antagonists |
August 12, 1997 |
| The complete amino acid and nucleotide sequence for adenylate cyclase stimulating factor is provided, thereby facilitating the synthesis of ACSF in recombinant cell culture. ACSF amino acid sequence variants and ACSF antibodies are provided which are useful in the treatment of humoral |
| 5641764 |
Halogenated DNA ligand radiosensitizers for cancer therapy |
June 24, 1997 |
| A radiosensitizer for use in radiotherapy comprises a halogenated DNA ligand. The susceptibility of DNA to radiation damage is enhanced by causing or allowing the halogenated DNA ligand to bind to the DNA before subjecting the DNA or the locus thereof to ionizing or ultraviolet radia |
| 5618542 |
Vaccines comprising antigenic polypeptides of Taenia ovis |
April 8, 1997 |
| This invention relates to polypeptide antigens of T.ovis suitable for use in vaccines to protect ruminants against infection by cestode parasites, The antigens are preferably obtained by expression of DNA coding therefor in a recombinant host cell. Aspects of the invention include DNA en |
| 5599692 |
Antigenic polypeptides of Taenia ovis |
February 4, 1997 |
| This invention relates to polypeptide antigens of T.ovis suitable for use in vaccines to protect ruminants against infection by cestode parasites. The antigens are preferably obtained by expression of DNA coding therefor in a recombinant host cell. Aspects of the invention include DNA en |
| 5578084 |
Self-curving cochlear electrode array |
November 26, 1996 |
| An electrode array (12) for cochlear (30) implant is formed by two layers, wherein the first layer (10, 20) is formed from a bio-compatible material and contains electrode contacts and connecting leads and the second layer (11, 21) is formed from a bio-compatible material having a proper |
| 5449515 |
Anti-inflammatory compositions and methods |
September 12, 1995 |
| Therapeutic compositions and methods for the treatment of inflammation are disclosed. The compositions comprise at least one anti-inflammatory drug in combination with the lymphokine interleukin-4 (IL-4), which components interact synergistically in the treatmement of inflammation. Metho |
| 5402796 |
Arterial CO.sub.2 Monitor and closed loop controller |
April 4, 1995 |
| The arterial CO.sub.2 monitor and closed loop controller for use with a ventilator monitors a patient's breath and determines PaCO.sub.2 based upon a determination of a deadspace ratio, which is the ratio of the alveolar deadspace to alveolar tidal volume. The method generally compri |
| 5348740 |
Antigenic polypeptides of Taenia ovis |
September 20, 1994 |
| This invention relates to polypeptide antigens of T.ovis suitable for use in vaccines to protect ruminants against infection by cestode parasites. The antigens are preferably obtained by expression of DNA coding therefor in a recombinant host cell. Aspects of the invention include DNA en |
| 4982432 |
Electrotactile vocoder |
January 1, 1991 |
| An electrotactile vocoder for persons having impaired hearing in which electrical stimulation is applied to a multiplicity of electrodes in contact with either side of each finger so as to electrically stimulate the digital nerves of the user under the control of stimulator circuitry |
| 4758244 |
Upgrading solid fuels |
July 19, 1988 |
| Densified coal pellets of improved physical properties and enhanced calorific value are produced by a process which includes subjecting coal to a shearing-attritioning step followed by extrusion and drying steps, characterised by incorporating an additive into the coal that is subject |
| 4741339 |
Power transfer for implanted prostheses |
May 3, 1988 |
| Apparatus is provided for improving the coupling between an external inductive transmitting coil and an internal inductive receiving coil to transmit power and/or data to the receiving coil from the transmitting coil. The structure includes a coupling coil inductively coupled to the |
| 4627575 |
Upgrading solid fuels |
December 9, 1986 |
| A fuel of increased density and calorific value is produced by subjecting brown coal to shearing forces to produce a wet plastic mass which is subsequently compacted and dried. |
| 3945712 |
Operating magnifier and miniature opthalmoscope |
March 23, 1976 |
| A magnifier and miniature ophthalmoscope which may be worn over the eyes of a surgeon and which permits use without removal from the head as either an ophthalmoscope or as a magnifier. A first optical path of the instrument includes a magnifying objective and an eyepiece. A second optica |
