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Rita Agostinetto, Rocca Di Papa IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100261649LH LIQUID FORMULATIONS - The invention relates to liquid pharmaceutical formulations of luteinizing hormone (LH) for single- or multi-dose administration.10-14-2010
20100310649SOLID LIPID MICROCAPSULES CONTAINING GROWTH HORMONE INNER CORE MICROPARTICLES - The invention relates to growth hormone (GH) formulations having sustained-release properties, in particular human growth hormone (hGH) and methods for their preparation. The growth hormone formulations can be manufactured without denaturing of the protein and can conveniently be administrated to the person in need thereof by using a conventional syringe via a needle having a small diameter.12-09-2010

Rita Asquini, Roma IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090317032Electro-Optical Tunable Filter and Manufacturing Process - An electro-optical filter made of a support in which an optical guide with a diffused channel waveguide and of a cover, that are created in borosilicate glass, and which includes a gap obtained by the use of suitable spacers, filled with a grating constituted of alternating strips of polymer and liquid crystal called POLICRYPS (Polymer Liquid CRYstal Polymer Slices), and with first electrodes that are coplanar to the support and next to the optical guide with a channel, that electrically control the grating making the filter tunable, and a manufacturing process.12-24-2009

Rita Balice-Gordon, Glen Mills, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090055940ZEBRAFISH MODEL OF MLL LEUKEMOGENESIS - The zebrafish mll gene and methods of use thereof are provided.02-26-2009

Rita Banzi, Pieve Di Cento IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
200900935212, 5-Bis-Diamine [1,4] Benzoquinone-Derivatives - Synthesis of 2,5-bis-diamine-[1,4]benzoquinonic derivatives having the general formula (I), products and intermediates of said synthesis; the synthesis involves the use of p-benzoquinones having the general formula (IX) and diamines having the general formula (XI).04-09-2009

Rita Blankenburg, Hamburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080221165Use of Octenidine Dihydrochloride in Semisolid Preparations - The invention relates to the use of octenidine dihydrochloride for manufacturing a semisolid pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of wounds, atopic dermatitides, infected eczemas, dermatomycoses, vaginal infections, acne, herpes and/or for controlling multidrug-resistant pathogens, where the composition comprises from 0.005 to 5% by weight octenidine dihydrochloride, and a corresponding composition.09-11-2008

Rita Bortell, Shirley, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090203878TRYPTOPHAN AS A FUNCTIONAL REPLACEMENT FOR ADP-RIBOSE-ARGININE IN RECOMBINANT PROTEINS - A method is disclosed for producing a polypeptide with a modified activity or stability, by replacing an arginine residue capable of being ADP-ribosylated with a tryptophan or a phenylalanine. In one embodiment, compositions are provided that include polypeptides, such as alpha defensin, with arginine-to-tryptophan or arginine-to-phenylalanine substitutions, where the arginine residue is capable of being ADP-ribosylated. In another embodiment, methods are disclosed for modifying an immune response in a subject.08-13-2009

Patent applications by Rita Bortell, Shirley, MA US

Rita Cannas, Duebendorf CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090022764ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention refers to a process for the production of controlled-release aqueous compositions comprising an active ingredient releasably contained within polymeric particles. The polymeric particles are obtainable by ring-opening metathesis polymerisation of a monomer of the general formula (I)01-22-2009

Rita Cucchiara, Modena IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100284608FEATURE-BASED SEGMENTATION METHOD, FOR SEGMENTING A PLURALITY OF LOOSELY-ARRANGED DUPLICATE ARTICLES AND A GROUP FOR ACTUATING THE METHOD FOR SUPPLYING A PACKAGING MACHINE - The invention relates to a segmentation method based on the characteristics for segmenting a plurality of duplicate articles (11-11-2010

Rita Di Donato, Cava De' Tirreni IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100316195LAWFUL INTERCEPTION OF NON-LOCAL SUBSCRIBERS - The present application relates to monitoring non-local originating calls in a telecommunication system having a local network part and a non-local network part. A monitoring centre is attached to an Intercept Access Point in the local network part. A monitoring request comprising an external target identification is received from the monitoring centre to the Intercept Access point. A call is set-up of from an originating subscriber in the non-local network part, towards the local network part. An Initial Address Message comprising the originating subscriber's identity is received to the Intercept Access point from the non-local network part. A match is found between the Initial Address Message and the received target identification. Monitoring information related to the matched target is transferred from the Intercept Access Point to the monitoring centre.12-16-2010
20110032840ONE ACTIVITY REPORT FOR INTERCEPTION PURPOSES - The present invention relates to methods and arrangements for optimizing monitoring capacity in a telecommunication system comprising at least one information element receiving unit. One activity report request along with identities of a target to be monitored are received at the element receiving unit. At least two information elements belonging to a first element group, related to the specified target by different identities and comprise duplicate information are also received at the target. The element receiving unit selects one of the received at least two elements.02-10-2011

Rita Faddoul, Grenoble FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110034608FINISHING COMPOUND SUITABLE FOR AN ACOUSTIC SUPPORT - A finishing compound having acoustic properties and including in percentage by weight relative to the total weight of the product, at least 25 to 80% of water; 0.1 to 5% of a thickening agent; 0.01 to 0.8% of a dispersing agent; 10 to 60% of a monogranular filler wherein the D02-10-2011
20110042163FINISHING COMPOUND SUITABLE FOR ACOUSTIC SUPPORTS - A finishing compound having acoustic properties and including iii percentage by weight relative to the total weight of the product, at least 10 to 70% of water; 0.1 to 5% of a foaming agent; 0.1 to 5% of a thickening agent; 35 to 70% of a monogranular filler having a size greater than or equal to 100 μm and excluding fine fillers; 0.1 to 8% of synthetic or animal fibres; 0.5 to 35% of binder.02-24-2011

Rita Fiaschi, Pisa IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090292129PROCESS FOR RESOLVING RACEMIC MIXTURES AND A DIASTEREOISOMERIC COMPLEX OF A RESOLVING AGENT AND AN ENANTIOMER OF INTEREST - A process for resolving a compound in racemic form comprising the following steps is described: a) reacting a compound in racemic form with a resolving agent, b) forming a diastereoisomeric complex of the resolving agent and an enantiomer of interest, c) separating the enantiomer of interest from the obtained diastereoisomer, wherein such a process is characterized in that said resolving agent is a compound of Formula (I). A diastereoisomeric complex between the resolving agent of Formula (I) and the enantiomer of interest is also described. The process according to the invention allows acid and basic racemic mixtures to be separated.11-26-2009

Rita Fishelevich, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080241187STABILIZATION OF VIRAL COMPOSITIONS - This invention concerns stabilized virus compositions, preferably a herpesvirus which may be an attenuated or genetically modified herpes simplex virus or varicella zoster virus, and a method of stabilizing viruses and immunizing preparations by the addition of sugars, preferably glucose and amino acids, preferably lysine.10-02-2008

Rita Fügemann, Marl DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110014437TRANSPARENT ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE LAYER, A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE LAYER AND ITS USE - Transparent, electrically conductive layer, a process for producing the layer and its use, wherein the layer is based on at least one compound of the formula 101-20-2011

Rita Fügemann, Marl DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080233378TRANSPARENT, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE LAYER, A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE LAYER AND ITS USE - Transparent, electrically conductive layer, a process for producing the layer and its use, wherein the layer is based on at least one compound of the formula 109-25-2008
20110014437TRANSPARENT ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE LAYER, A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE LAYER AND ITS USE - Transparent, electrically conductive layer, a process for producing the layer and its use, wherein the layer is based on at least one compound of the formula 101-20-2011

Rita Haerteis, Ried-Kochel A. S. DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080248535RAPID ONE-STEP REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE PCR - The present invention is directed to a method for performing a one-step RT-PCR for amplifying a target RNA comprising the steps (i) providing a sample which is supposed to contain said target RNA (ii) adding a reaction mixture comprising all reagents necessary to reverse transcribe said target RNA into cDNA and amplify at least a portion of said cDNA (iii) incubating said sample for a time interval of 0 seconds to 40 seconds at a temperature between 20° C. and 65° C., and (iv) subjecting said sample to multiple cycles of a thermocycling protocol wherein the temperature of said sample is varied between at least a first temperature between 37° C. and 72° C. and a second temperature between 85° C. and 100° C.10-09-2008

Rita Hoffmann, Rahden DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090290845HOUSING FOR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE FERRULE - A housing (11-26-2009
20100220959CONNECTOR FOR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES - In order to realize an exact contacting of optical waveguides in connectors, the invention proposes a connector for optical waveguides, particularly for being mated and contacted with a mating connector that is equipped with an optoelectric receiver, wherein two optical waveguides are respectively arranged within a ferrule housing in a spring-loaded fashion in individual ferrules and can be axially displaced independently of one another. The ferrule housings are also arranged in a sliding housing that is arranged within a surrounding connector housing such that it can be axially displaced by a certain supplementary travel, namely also in a spring-loaded fashion. This makes it possible to reliably compensate manufacturing-related dimensional tolerances between the ferrule housings and the optoelectric receivers in a mating connector or another adapter.09-02-2010

Rita Humeniuk, Gaithersburg, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100151004MODULATION OF DRUG SENSITIVITY - Methods for the treatment of disorders, including cancer, are described which include administering to a subject a DNA methylation inhibitor and an antineoplastic agent. Compositions containing a DNA methylation inhibitor and an antineoplastic agent, which are useful in treating disorders including cancer, are also described. Additionally, methods useful for developing a prognosis for or diagnosing a subject's development of resistance to treatment with a chemotherapeutic agent are described.06-17-2010
20110020291USE OF STEM CELLS FOR WOUND HEALING - Cells, compositions, and methods of cell therapy for administering a therapeutically effective amount of stem cells or cell concentrate to achieve accelerated wound healing of normal and chronic wounds, while minimizing the formation of scar tissue.01-27-2011

Rita La Spina, Sheffield GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090026407ADHESIVE MATERIALS - A reversibly adhesive combination comprising a first component having a first surface and a second component having a second surface, the respective components being adhesively attachable when said surfaces are in contact and the combination is subject to environmental conditions of a first type and the components being separable when the combination is subject to environmental conditions of a second type wherein the first and second components respectively comprise oppositely charged polyelectrolytes. Typically the polyelectrolytes are respectively a polyacid and a polybase. Typically the environmental conditions are represented by pH.01-29-2009

Rita Leirich, Munchen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100142512METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR AUTOMATICALLY UPDATING A WHITE LIST - The invention relates to a method and a system and devices for session control in a communications network, whereby subscriber-specific data (D) of a subscriber (B) called by a calling subscriber (A) for the purpose of call completion (C) are stored in a list (WL), associated with the subscriber (A) to be called, for administering subscriber-specific data (D) of trustworthy subscribers. The subscriber-specific data (D) concerning the called subscriber (B) are automatically stored in the list (WL).06-10-2010

Patent applications by Rita Leirich, Munchen DE

Rita Meskiene, Vilnius LT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090087874GLUCOSE DEHYDROGENASE AND PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to novel PQQ-dependent soluble glucose dehydrogenases (sPQQGDH) from 04-02-2009

Rita Mitnacht-Kraus, Bad Vilbel DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110223182MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention provides antibodies useful as therapeutics for treating and/or preventing diseases associated with cells expressing GT468, including tumor-related diseases such as breast Cancer, lung Cancer, gastric Cancer, ovarian Cancer, hepatocellular Cancer, colon Cancer, pancreatic Cancer, esophageal Cancer, head & neck Cancer, kidney Cancer, in particular renal cell Carcinoma, prostate Cancer, liver cancer, melanoma, sarcoma, myeloma, neuroblastoma, placental choriocarcinoma, cervical cancer, and thyroid Cancer, and the metastatic forms thereof. In one embodiment, the rumor disease is metastatic cancer in the lung.09-15-2011

Rita Mozes-Koch, Yavne IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100071088Plant Expression Constructs and Methods of Utilizing Same - A Geminivirus based expression construct being capable of systemic symptomeless spread in a plant host is provided as well as methods of utilizing same for plant gene expression, gene silencing and plant protection.03-18-2010
20110162106PLANT EXPRESSION CONSTRUCTS COMPRISING AND USES THEREOF - Methods of expressing a molecule of interest in a plant are disclosed. One method comprises contacting roots of the plant in a solution comprising at least one Geminivirus based expression construct so as to allow the at least one Geminivirus based expression construct to be absorbed by the roots, the expression construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding the molecule of interest, and further the expression construct being capable of systemic symptomless spread in a plant host, thereby expressing a molecule of interest in a plant. Expression constructs capable of systemic symptomless spread in a host plant are also disclosed.06-30-2011

Rita Noumeir, Saint Laurent CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090164474METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONSOLIDATING MEDICAL INFORMATION - Methods and systems for enabling data communication from an image archiving system and a data storage/index/retrieving system.06-25-2009

Rita Preston-Hall, San Clements, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090211062Card and currency carrying device and method for using same - A card and currency carrying device is shown. The device includes a first side member assembly and a spaced second side member assembly. Each side member assembly has a flexible member, preferably stainless steel, having an undeflected position and a deflected position which is responsive to a compression deflection force applied concurrently to flexible members. A first pair and a second pair of support members are operatively connected to the flexible members. An elastic fabric material, preferably a woven elastic fabric material, having a thickness which reduces in dimension in response to a longitudinal tension force and which maintains its width dimension in response to a longitudinal tension force is operatively connected to the support members.08-27-2009

Rita Raisman-Vozari, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110319387INDOLE DERIVATIVES FOR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - The invention relates to a compound of the following formula (I),12-29-2011

Rita Rooyackers, Kassel-Lo BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090184358METHOD FOR FABRICATING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND THE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MADE THEREOF - A method for fabricating a semiconductor device and the device made thereof are disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes providing a substrate comprising a semiconductor material. The method further includes patterning at least one fin in the substrate, the fin comprising a top surface, at least one sidewall surface, and at least one corner. A supersaturation of point defects is created in the at least one fin. The at least one fin is annealed and then cooled down such that semiconductor atoms of the semiconductor material migrate via the point defects.07-23-2009

Rita Rooyackers, Kessel-Lo BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090137102METHOD FOR MAKING QUANTUM DOTS - A method for forming at least one quantum dot at least one predetermined location on a substrate is disclosed. In one aspect, the method comprises providing a layer of semiconductor material on an insulating layer on the substrate. The layer of semiconductor material is patterned so as to provide at least one line of semiconductor material having a width (w05-28-2009
20110253981METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A VERTICAL TFET - The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing at least one nanowire Tunnel Field Effect Transistor (TFET) semiconductor device. The method comprises providing a stack comprising a layer of channel material with on top thereof a layer of sacrificial material, removing material from the stack so as to form at least one nanowire from the layer of channel material and the layer of sacrificial material, and replacing the sacrificial material in the at least one nanowire by heterojunction material. A method according to embodiments of the present disclosure is advantageous as it enables easy manufacturing of complementary TFETs.10-20-2011

Patent applications by Rita Rooyackers, Kessel-Lo BE

Rita Rosentsveig, Rehovot IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100227782FULLERENE-LIKE NANOSTRUCTURES, THEIR USE AND PROCESS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - A nanostructure, being either an Inorganic Fullerene-like (IF) nanostructure or an Inorganic Nanotube (INT), having the formula A09-09-2010

Rita Rovery, Forest Hills, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080284732Computer mouse bearing personalized and replaceable graphical indicia - A computer mouse is described comprising a bottom surface movable on a flat surface, an upper surface comprising a switch actuator portion, and a distending portion between the bottom surface and the upper surface. In the first embodiment of the present invention, a detachable and transparent hand rest portion is provided that can be affixed to the upper surface of the computer mouse. Graphical material can be placed beneath this detachable and transparent hand rest portion so that it is visible to the user. In a second embodiment of the present invention, a computer mouse comprises a bottom surface movable on a flat surface, an upper surface comprising a hand rest portion and a switch actuator portion, a distending portion between the bottom surface and the upper surface, and a detachable transparent cover overlaying said hand rest portion wherein said cover is sized to be selectively snapped on and off said computer mouse and incorporates sufficient space between the hand rest portion and said cover to permit placement of graphical material. In both preferred embodiments, the graphical material can be readily replaced at no additional costs.11-20-2008

Rita Sanvincenti, Firenze IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110205029SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING DATA FROM AN OBJECT - A system for receiving data from an object, whose particularity consists in comprising at least one radio frequency transponder adapted to be connected to an object, said transponder containing information related to the object that one wishes to send to a user, at least one receiving device, adapted to be carried by a user, being adapted to read said at least one transponder and to receive said information sent by said transponder and related to said object.08-25-2011

Rita Schmidt, Givataim IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100318002Acoustic-Feedback Power Control During Focused Ultrasound Delivery - Ultrasound energy is delivered to a patient in a controlled manner using a focused ultrasound system, thus maintaining the desired therapeutic effect without causing unwanted damage to surrounding tissue. An ultrasound transducer device includes multiple transducer elements, each of which is controlled by drive circuitry and a drive signal controller. An acoustic detector detects signals indicative of cavitation in tissue targeted by the transducer elements, and the drive signal controller manages the delivery of acoustic energy from the transducer elements based on the detected cavitation signals such that a therapeutic effect at the target tissue remains within an efficacy range.12-16-2010
20110034800ESTIMATION OF ALIGNMENT PARAMETERS IN MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-GUIDED ULTRASOUND FOCUSING - A magnetic-resonance-guided focused ultrasound system may be calibrated by generating ultrasound foci using ultrasound transducers, establishing coordinates of the foci and of magnetic-resonance trackers associated with the transducers, and determining a geometric relationship between the trackers and the transducers.02-10-2011
20110046472TECHNIQUES FOR TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT AND CORRECTIONS IN LONG-TERM MAGNETIC RESONANCE THERMOMETRY - Techniques for temperature measurement and correction in long-term MR thermometry utilize a known temperature distribution in an MR imaging area as a baseline for absolute temperature measurement. Phase shifts that arise from magnetic field drifts are detected in one or more portions of the MR imaging area, facilitating correction of temperature measurements in an area of interest.02-24-2011

Rita Serda, Pearland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110311452INFLAMMATION TARGETING PARTICLES - Opsonizable micro- or nanoparticles, that contain at least one active agent, such as an imaging or therapeutic agent; that have a positive surface charge and that do not contain on their surface targeting ligands, such as antibodies, peptides or aptamers, can be used to treating and/or monitoring a condition associated with an inflammation, such as a cytokine stimulated inflammation.12-22-2011

Rita Sigueiro Ponte, Santiago De Compostela ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110213168DEUTERATED VITAMIN D COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to deuterated vitamin D compounds and the process for preparing and synthesizing a class of vitamin D compounds which can be isotopically substituted. These compounds can be used as internal standards in methods for the quantification of vitamin D, its metabolites and analogues by mass spectrometry. These compounds are described by means of general formula I.09-01-2011

Rita Slaaby, Lyngby DK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100216715FGF21 Derivatives With Albumin Binder A-B-C-D-E- And Their Use - The present invention relates to Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21), more in particular to derivatives of FGF21 compounds having an albumin binder of the formula A-B-C-D-E- covalently attached. The invention also relates to novel FGF21 analogues, as well as to the pharmaceutical use of these FGF21 derivatives and analogues, in particular for the treatment of diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and/or Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). The derivatives of the invention are protracted, e.g. capable of maintaining a low blood glucose level for a longer period of time, capable of increasing the in vivo half-life of FGF21, and/or result in a lower clearance of FGF21. The derivatives of the invention are preferably furthermore of an improved oxidative stability.08-26-2010

Rita Tewari, Nottingham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110091526Parasite Vaccine - Compositions and methods for the development and use of a vaccine that includes one or more FusM antigens in a carrier adapted to trigger a FusM-specific immune response in the human blood stream are disclosed herein.04-21-2011

Rita Valenzuela Liminana, Madrid ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100041665N-PHENYL-PRENYLAMINE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE, NEURODEGENERATIVE OR NEURONAL DISEASES OR DISORDERS - The present invention is related to a family of N-phenyl-prenylamine derivatives of formula (I), and to their use in the treatment of cognitive, neurodegenerative or neuronal diseases or disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's Disease. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. Further, the present invention is directed to the use of the compounds in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of a cognitive, neurodegenerative or neuronal disease or disorder.02-18-2010
20100267827PHENYL-PRENYL-ETHER DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE, NEURODEGENERATIVE OR NEURONAL DISEASES OR DISORDERS - The present invention is related to a family of phenyl-prenyl-ether derivatives of formula (I), and to their use in the treatment of cognitive, neurodegenerative or neuronal diseases or disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease or 5 Parkinson's Disease. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. Further, the present invention is directed to the use of the compounds in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of a cognitive, neurodegenerative or neuronal disease or disorder.10-21-2010

Rita Vanbever, Brussels BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080253971Particles for inhalation having sustained release properties - The invention generally relates to a method for pulmonary delivery of therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic agents to a patient wherein the agent is released in a sustained fashion, and to particles suitable for use in the method. In particular, the invention relates to a method for the pulmonary delivery of a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent comprising administering to the respiratory tract of a patient in need of treatment, prophylaxis or diagnosis an effective amount of particles comprising a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent or any combination thereof in association with a charged lipid, wherein the charged lipid has an overall net charge which is opposite to that of the agent upon association with the agent. Release of the agent from the administered particles occurs in a sustained fashion. 10-16-2008

Patent applications by Rita Vanbever, Brussels BE

Rita Vassena, Barcelona ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090138979MANIPULATING SP1 ACTIVITY TO IMPROVE THERAPEUTIC CLONING - The observed over-expression of Sp1 target genes has inspired inventors to formulate a specific strategy for correcting many gene expression defects, and thus improve clone development. The invention is based on the belief that manipulating Sp1 activity can improve cloning. Inventors believe that cloning is inefficient in large part because of the continued expression of Sp1 target genes in the early cloned embryos, which causes clones to be very unlike normal embryos, and so makes them very unhealthy. Inventors propose that if over-expression of Sp1 target genes is prevented in early stage clones, this would greatly improve cloning efficiency by making the cloned embryos healthy again.05-28-2009

Rita Ventisette, Ponte A Egola (pl) IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100218743FASTENING ELEMENT AND FLUID INJECTOR ASSEMBLY - A Fastening element has a carrier. A first pair of prongs branches off a first side face of the carrier designed to be in a mechanical engagement with a protrusion of a injector cup. A second pair of prongs branches off a second side face of the carrier. The second pair of prongs is designed to retain a fluid injector and to couple mechanically to a first protrusion of the injector. A pair of pins branches off a respective prong from the second pair of prongs at a respective inner side face of the respective prong. The pins are arranged opposed to each other and in a given distance from each other and they are designed to be in a mechanical engagement with the fluid injector. A clamping device being designed to couple mechanically with the fluid injector cup and to exert a repelling force on the fluid injector cup.09-02-2010

Rita Zine, San Rafael, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100199917PET BED TUNNEL DEVICE - A pet bed having a base and a plush pad within the base which is sized to support a pet thereon. A tubular member is provided having one end affixed to the base and a non-rigid side wall, the non-rigid side wall being extendable from the base in a first orientation forming a tunnel from the plush pad and collapsible in a second orientation creating a side wall to the base.08-12-2010