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  • Dermatological compositions and methods
    Patent number: 8013017
    Abstract: Dermatological compositions (methods of making and using) that include one or more anesthetic agents and/or one or more anti-inflammatory agents and/or a combination of ammonium, sodium, and potassium salts, preferably of an alpha-hydroxy acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Gloria A. Rood, Kenneth L. Evenstad, Victoria A. O'Neill
  • Wavelength division multiplexed optical channel switching
    Patent number: 8014671
    Abstract: An optical communication system and method for use in communicating data between nodes using wavelength division multiplexing includes an optical backbone to provide an optical pathway between the nodes. Arbitration information on a dedicated arbitration wavelength transmitted during an arbitration cycle is used by the plurality of nodes to select one of a plurality of wavelengths at which to transmit data during a subsequent data cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Rick C. Stevens
  • Antibody that binds to ER-?36
    Patent number: 8013127
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated polypeptides having an amino acid sequence having at least 70% identity to SEQ ID NO:20, wherein the polypeptide has ER-?36 activity. The invention further provides methods for identifying agents that bind to such polypeptides, methods for detecting such polypeptides, and methods for altering the activity of such polypeptides. Also provided are antibodies that specifically bind to an amino acid sequence depicted at SEQ ID NO:1, or an immunogenic fragment thereof, and methods for making and using such antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Creighton University
    Inventor: Zhao Yi Wang
  • Vectors and methods for high throughput co-expressions
    Patent number: 8008016
    Abstract: The present invention includes vectors and methods for high throughput co-expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Horanyi, James Griffith, Bi-Cheng Wang, Francis E. Jenney, Jr.
  • End of stroke detection for electromagnetic pump
    Patent number: 8007247
    Abstract: Detection of end of stroke for an electromagnetic pump is performed using, for example, a calculated first flux derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Sarkinen, James M. Haase, Ronald L. Mezera, Christian Michel Peclat
  • Polypeptides and immunizing compositions containing gram positive polypeptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 8007811
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated polypeptides isolatable from a Staphylococcus spp. Also provided by the present invention are compositions that include one or more of the polypeptides, and methods for making and methods for using the polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Epitopix, LLC
    Inventors: Daryll A. Emery, Darren E. Straub, Laura Wonderling, Lisa L. Herron Olson
  • Polypeptides and immunizing compositions containing gram positive polypeptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 8007803
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated polypeptides isolatable from a Staphylococcus spp. Also provided by the present invention are compositions that include one or more of the polypeptides, and methods for making and methods for using the polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Epitopix, LLC
    Inventors: Daryll A. Emery, Darren E. Straub, Laura Wonderling, Lisa L. Herron Olson
  • Door hinge repair apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8001665
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Ronald F Lehner
  • Roller surface insert and container incorporating same
    Patent number: 7992250
    Abstract: A removable roller surface insert for use with a container of rollable liquid. The insert may, in one embodiment, include a roller surface having an upper edge, and an upper contact portion attached to the roller surface at or near the upper edge. The upper contact portion may be configured to contact an inner sidewall surface of the container at or near the upper rim. All, or substantially all, of the insert may be, when the insert is in a use position, located within a first half of the container, the first half defined by a vertical plane passing through a centerline of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary F. Prokop
  • Externally releasable body portal anchors and systems
    Patent number: 7988674
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include anchor assemblies and methods for using the same to immobilize a device within a body portal. In one embodiment, the anchor assembly is utilized to immobilize a catheter relative to a covered (e.g., skin-covered) burr hole formed in a skull. Anchor assemblies in accordance with embodiments of the present invention may include anchors located subdermally that may be unlocked from outside the body to release the device without a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew H. Adams, Benjamin A. Johnson, James Grant Skakoon
  • Nanoparticle ultracapacitor
    Patent number: 7990679
    Abstract: Particular aspects provide capacitors, and particularly ultracapacitors, including molecules suitable to substantially increase the capacitance of the capacitor, and methods for making same, Particular aspects provide ultracapacitors that include nanoparticles optionally coated with molecules, such as polymer electrolytes. Certain aspects provide an energy storage device or capacitor, including at least three layers sealed in a fluid-tight covering, wherein a first layer includes at least one electrolytic polymer molecule of positive charge and at least one nanoparticle; a second dielectric layer including at least one insulative polymer; a third layer including at least one electrolytic polymer molecule of negative charge and at least one nanoparticle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Dais Analytic Corporation
    Inventors: Scott G. Ehrenberg, Liwei Cao
  • Adjustable stand
    Patent number: 7988137
    Abstract: An adjustable stand for receiving an object, e.g., an automobile panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Innovative Tools & Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryan T. Johnson
  • Pseudotyped retrovirus with modified ebola glycoprotein
    Patent number: 7981656
    Abstract: Pseudotyped retroviruses having viral glycoproteins with modified O glycosylation regions are provided. Also provided are methods for making the pseudotyped retroviruses of the present invention and for using the pseudotyped retroviruses for transduction of target cells. Cells for stably producing the pseudotyped retroviruses or the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignees: Purdue Research Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Inventors: David A. Sanders, Scott A. Jeffers, Anthony Sanchez
  • Low profile inlet valve for a piston pump therapeutic substance delivery device
    Patent number: 7981107
    Abstract: Low profile inlet valve embodiments for a piston pump therapeutic substance infusion device are disclosed that reduce dead volume, occupies little residential space, operates rapidly, and have many other improvements. The therapeutic substance infusion device has a housing, a therapeutic substance reservoir, a power source carried in the housing, electronics, a piston pump, and an inlet valve. The piston pump is configured for pumping therapeutic substance from the therapeutic substance reservoir through an infusion port at a programmed rate. The inlet valve is in fluid communication with a reservoir outlet to control the flow of therapeutic substance into the piston pump. The inlet valve has a substantially coplanar valve surface and valve spring. Many embodiments of the low profile inlet valve and its methods of operation are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Olsen
  • Platform assembly for use with working vehicle
    Patent number: 7980569
    Abstract: Operator platform assemblies for use with the working vehicles, e.g., skid steer loaders, and vehicles incorporating the same. The platform assemblies may, in some embodiments, include an arm assembly that attaches to a rear portion of the vehicle and extends rearwardly therefrom as a cantilever member. The platform assembly may pivot from this deployed position to a storage position by pivoting upwardly about a pivot axis proximate the vehicle. A platform is, in some embodiments, pivotally attached to the arm assembly so that the platform may pivot relative to the arm assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: John P. Azure, Tanner L. Erickson, Barry L. Hentges, David A. Murray, Greg L. Lawrence
  • Infusion catheter with composite tip
    Patent number: 7976530
    Abstract: A catheter for use with a medical infusion or other fluid system. The catheter may include a flexible elongate tubular core that is resistant to radial collapse, and a separate tubular tip member forming the catheter distal tip. The catheter may further include a flexible, e.g., elastomeric, jacket that surrounds at least a portion of the tubular core. The jacket may have a radial compliance that is greater than that of the tubular core. The jacket may further define an outer diameter that is about 4 to about 6 times greater than an outer diameter of the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Johnson, Matthew H. Adams, James G. Skakoon
  • Electrospraying method with conductivity control
    Patent number: 7972661
    Abstract: An electrospraying apparatus and/or method is used to coat particles. For example, a flow including at least one liquid suspension may be provided through at least one opening at a spray dispenser end. The flow includes at least particles and a coating material. A spray of microdroplets suspending at least the particles is established forward of the spray dispenser end by creating a nonuniform electrical field between the spray dispenser end and an electrode electrically isolated therefrom. The particles are coated with at least a portion of the coating material as the microdroplet evaporates. For example, the suspension may include biological material particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: David Y. H. Pui, Da-Ren Chen
  • Snowthrower handle
    Patent number: D642595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: David J. Martin, Chadwick A. Shaffer, Mark A. Pankratz
  • Snowthrower power head
    Patent number: D642596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Darrell W. Hinklin, David J. Martin, Chadwick A. Shaffer, Kevin D. Docken
  • Post guard portion
    Patent number: D643546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Property Props, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary J. Ringus, John C. Daugherty