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  • Golf caddy vehicle
    Patent number: 7631715
    Abstract: A golf caddy vehicle comprise a seat assembly mounted on a frame of the vehicle at an attachment location ahead of an axis of rotation of a pair of rear drive wheels via at least one spring element. A pair of rear legs of the seat assembly are pivotally coupled to the at least one spring member at a location behind the axis of rotation of the rear drive wheels, and a pair of front legs of the seat assembly are releasably attached to the frame by a pair of frictional fittings which may be formed of vibration damping material. The seat assembly pivots back to allow a golf bag to be loaded onto the vehicle frame and straddled by the seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas L. Falkiner
  • Method of complexing a protein by the use of a dispersed system and proteins thereof
    Patent number: 7625584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for complexing a protein in a dispersed medium. Also disclosed are associated proteins produced by the methods of complexing of the present invention. Pharmaceutically effective stabilized protein dosages are also disclosed. The present invention also relates to a method for associating AHF protein in a dispersed medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Sathyamangalam V. Balasubramanian, Robert M. Straubinger, Karthik Ramani, Marc Besman, Ramesh Kashi
  • Autofocus system and method for autofocusing an optical imaging instrument
    Patent number: 7626151
    Abstract: The invention relates to an autofocus system for an optical instrument (1) that images a specimen (11), having an irradiation optical system (7) for generating an irradiation beam path that generates an autofocus pattern on the specimen (11), the irradiation beam path being directed onto the specimen by means of a deflection element (10), and having an autofocus analysis unit (19) to which is conveyed, by means of a deflection element (15), a detector beam path that encompasses radiation, reflected from the specimen (11), of the irradiation beam path, a micromirror array (20) having individually controllable and adjustable micromirrors being provided in combined fashion as a deflection element (10) for the irradiation beam path and as a deflection element (15) for the detector beam path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG
    Inventor: Ulrich Sander
  • IL-14? RNA inhibitors and antibodies to IL-14? for treatment of autoimmune diseases and lymphomas
    Patent number: 7622574
    Abstract: Provided are antisense poly-2?-O-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)oligoribonucleotides which are complementary to the IL-14? gene and/or transcribed IL-14? mRNA. Also provided are monoclonal antibodies reactive with discreet IL-14? peptides. The oligoribonucleotides and monoclonal antibodies are useful in inhibiting the growth of lymphocytes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Julian L. Ambrus, Jr., Long Shen, Richard Ford, Chongjie Zhang
  • Ribozymes with broad tRNA aminoacylation activity
    Patent number: 7622248
    Abstract: The present invention provides catalytic RNA molecules having cis or trans aminoacylation activity. The catalytic RNA molecules having cis aminoacylation activity comprise a catalytic domain and an aminoacylation domain. The catalytic RNA molecules having trans aminoacylation activity only have the catalytic domain. A method is provided for constructing and screening of these molecules. These molecules are suitable for aminoacylating with specific amino acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Hiroaki Suga, Hiroshi Murakami, Hirohide Saito
  • Method of manufacturing a dielectric component, and dielectric components manufactured by such a method
    Patent number: 7611617
    Abstract: A method of forming a dielectric component, such as a capacitor is disclosed. In such a method, a conductive surface is applied to a dielectric to form a coated dielectric. Then a portion of the conductive surface is removed from the coated dielectric to form at least two electrically isolated conductive areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Spectrum Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Chereson, Rob Ehrensberger, Michael Boudreaux
  • Targeting system and method of targeting
    Patent number: 7603163
    Abstract: A targeting system, which provides an adjustable optical assembly, for use with imaging systems having a penetrating beam source, a penetrating beam receiver. The optical assembly has a targeting marker in the path of a penetrating beam emitted by the source. The targeting marker is at least partially opaque to the penetrating beam emitted by the source, and the targeting marker indicates a targeting point on a target axis. The optical assembly further includes a sensible targeting beam device that is capable of providing a sensible targeting beam coaxial and collinear with the target axis. In addition, there is provide a method of aligning the targeting system, such as the system described above, and a method of targeting an area of interest. One advantage of the system and method is that it requires only a two point alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Minrad Inc.
    Inventors: John C. McNeirney, Peter Solender, Haibo Wang
  • Protein imprinted polymers with integrated emission sites
    Patent number: 7598087
    Abstract: This invention provides protein or polypeptide imprinted polymers with integrated emission sites (PIPIES) for detecting the presence of a protein or polypeptide analyte comprising templated sites which are specific for the analyte. At or near the templated sites are selectively placed reporter molecules. A method is also disclosed for the preparation of the PIPIES and the use of these for the detection of analytes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: Frank V. Bright
  • Belt module with magnetic properties
    Patent number: 7597188
    Abstract: A module for chains or belts that is molded from a plastic compound containing a magnetizable element. The molding may be performed in a standard injection molding machine equipped with a device that produces an electromagnetic or permanent magnetic field. The field lines are directed in such a way as to penetrate the mold cavities and the molded part in the desired axis, in order to electrically charge the magnetizable particles and orient them to form a permanently magnetized plastic body. After discharge of the mold, the plastic part has magnetic properties with opposite charges at opposite poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Habasit AG
    Inventor: Giovanni Volpi
  • Apparatus for producing tissue arrays
    Patent number: 7597846
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing a tissue array, having at least one receiver block (1) and at least one donor block (2) that comprises tissue (3) to be investigated, is described. The donor block (2) comprises tissue (3) to be investigated, a first hollow needle (4) for creating a cavity in the receiver block (1), and a second hollow needle (5) for removing a sample from the tissue (3) and introducing the sample (3) into the cavity of the receiver block (1), being provided. For positioning of the first and/or the second hollow needle (4; 5) above the receiver block (1) and/or the donor block (2), a positioning array (11) having predefined markings, as well as a movably mounted lever, are provided for transferring the position of the markings onto a corresponding position on the donor block (2) and/or onto a corresponding position on the receiver block (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Walter, Rolf Metzner
  • Device for vibration-free mounting of a drive motor in a stand of a surgical microscope
    Patent number: 7595941
    Abstract: A device for vibration-free mounting of a drive motor on or in a stand of a surgical microscope is described. The drive motor is embodied as a stepper motor (1) and is joined to the stand via a receiving flange (2). An elastomeric mount (3) is arranged between the stepper motor (1) and the receiving flange (2) in order to damp pulses and/or vibrations that occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG
    Inventor: Andrzej Metelski
  • Apparatus for producing tissue arrays
    Patent number: 7595024
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing a tissue array, having at least one donor block (2) that comprises tissue (3) to be investigated, is described. A marked tissue section of the tissue (3) to be investigated is arranged on a specimen slide (22), a hollow needle (5) for removing a sample from the tissue (3) being present. A sighting device (12) is provided for positioning the hollow needle (5) above the donor block (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Walter, Rolf Metzner
  • Apparatus for producing tissue arrays
    Patent number: 7595025
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing a tissue array is described. At least one receiver block (1), and at least one donor block (2) that comprises tissue (3) to be investigated, are provided, a first hollow needle (4) for creating a cavity in the receiver block (1), and a second hollow needle (5) for removing a sample from the tissue (3) and introducing the sample (3) into the cavity of the receiver block (1), being present. A pantograph (6) is provided for positioning the first and/or the second hollow needle (4; 5) above the receiver block (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Walter, Rolf Metzner
  • Automatic futon frame
    Patent number: 7591028
    Abstract: An automatically adjustable futon frame includes a back and a seat pivotally joined to one another for folding about a transverse axis extending between opposite sides of the frame. A single motor is mounted on the seat and includes a transversely extending drive shaft on which a pair of pinions are mounted. The pinions are arranged to mate with a pair of toothed racks fixed to the opposite sides of the frame. The drive shaft may be arranged to extend through opposite side members of the seat, and ends of the drive shaft may be received in channels in the sides of the frame. A pair of link arms are provided on each side of the frame to pivotally connect the back to the sides of the frame. The motor is operable to adjust the frame between a sofa position and a bed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Otis Bed Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Roma, Paul J. Morgante, Jr.
  • Photomultiplier
    Patent number: 7592746
    Abstract: A photomultiplier (2) is disclosed having an element (16) for modifying the gain thereof either during manufacture (after the normal activation process) or in use, by changing the secondary electron emission characteristics of dynodes of the photomultiplier (2) and/or by modifying the electromagnetic field within the photomultiplier (2). The element (16) is made of a different material than the emissive surface of dynodes (8) of the photomultiplier (2). Methods of manufacturing a photomultiplier (2) and of tuning the gain of a photomultiplier (2) are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: ET Enterprises Limited
    Inventor: Ronald M. McAlpine
  • HLA class II peptide mimics
    Patent number: 7592421
    Abstract: The present invention provides peptide mimics for HLA class II antigens. The peptide mimics were identified by panning phage display peptide libraries with anti-HLA class II monoclonal antibodies. The peptide mimics inhibit the binding of an anti-HLA class II antigen antibody to HLA class II antigen positive cells and also elicit antibodies which can bind to HLA class II antigen positive cells. The identified peptide mimics can be used as immunogens for therapy of diseases related to cells expressing the HLA class II antigen, such as Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Health Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Soldano Ferrone, Wei Luo, Xinhui Wang
  • Microscope with micro-mirrors for optional deflection and/or beam splitting
    Patent number: 7593156
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a microscope with at least one optical element (21a, 21b) for optional deflection and/or splitting of a beam path passing through the microscope, wherein the at least one optical element (21a, 21b) is fashioned as a micro-mirror array (80) having a number of individually controllable and adjustable micro-mirrors (82).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG
    Inventor: Ulrich Sander
  • Optical device with increased depth of field
    Patent number: 7586676
    Abstract: An optical device for imaging a specimen (16) has a main objective (2) and a device (120) for modifying depth of field, the device (120) representing a micromirror array (5?) having micromirrors (50) that are individually controllable and adjustable as to their spatial orientation. In addition to the increase in depth of field, a variable objective can also be produced. The invention is particularly suitable for use in a microscope where deflection of the observation beam path is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Leica Microsystems (Schwiez) AG
    Inventor: Ulrich Sander
  • Optical device with increased depth of field
    Patent number: 7586675
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical device (500) with a device (600) for increasing the depth of field having at least one optical element (3) with different focal lengths (f1, f2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG
    Inventor: Ulrich Sander
  • Stereomicroscope system having an incident illumination device
    Patent number: 7586677
    Abstract: A stereomicroscope system (1) having an incident illumination device is disclosed. The stereomicroscope system (1) comprises a base (13) on which a focusing column (11) is secured. Mounted shiftably on the focusing column (11) is a focusing arm (5) which has an opening that serves to receive a stereomicroscope (3). The stereomicroscope (3) defines a device axis (20) that is perpendicular to the base (13). Multiple light-emitting diodes (30) are arranged in the focusing arm (5) around the receiving opening (5c). Multiple light-emitting diodes (31) are likewise arranged along the focusing arm (5) between the focusing column (11) and the receiving opening (5c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG
    Inventors: Peter Bertschi, Roman Gerster, Peter Soppelsa