Millis, US
Albert J.t. Millis, Schenectady, NY US
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20120141382 | APTAMER MODULATORS OF COMPLEMENT PROTEIN C3 AND BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PROTEOLYTIC PRODUCTS THEREOF - This invention relates to nucleic acid aptamers that recognize and bind the complement protein C3 or its biologically active proteolytic products and methods of their use. Particularly preferred are bi-functional aptamer construct that binding specifically with C3b or iC3b, and another target protein. Use of these molecular constructs for commandeering the opsonization process is also described herein. | 06-07-2012 |
Bryan Millis, Bristow, VA US
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20090048293 | METHODS FOR TREATING BACILLUS INFECTION - The present invention provides compositions and methods for detecting, treating, and preventing microbial infection, especially infection caused by | 02-19-2009 |
Darryl Millis US
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20130018282 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ANALYZING STANCE OF ANIMALS - Systems and methods of analyzing the distribution of weight of animals, including a base member, a plurality of sensor regions connected to the base member to respectively receive feet of the animal when the animal is standing, each sensor region having a plurality of sensors to generate signals indicative of weight applied by each foot to a respective sensor region, at least a portion of the sensors being located between the base member and the sensor regions and spaced apart proximate perimeter portions of each sensor region, and a control unit to generate an output indicative of the weight applied by each foot to the respective sensor regions based on an aggregation of the generated signals. | 01-17-2013 |
James R. Millis, Kohler, WI US
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20090017520 | Process and Materials for Production of Glucosamine - The present invention relates to a method and materials for producing glucosamine by fermentation of a genetically modified microorganism. Included in the present invention are genetically modified microorganisms useful in the present method for producing glucosamine, as well as recombinant nucleic acid molecules and the proteins produces by such recombinant nucleic acid molecules. | 01-15-2009 |
20100035329 | Production of Isoprenoids - The invention provides a biological method of producing isoprenoids. | 02-11-2010 |
20110059515 | PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENOIDS - The invention provides a biological method of producing isoprenoids. | 03-10-2011 |
20110059516 | PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENOIDS - The invention provides a biological method of producing isoprenoids. | 03-10-2011 |
20110195470 | Production of Isoprenoids - The invention provides a biological method of producing isoprenoids. | 08-11-2011 |
20130217098 | PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENOIDS - A recombinant yeast that makes an isoprenoid compound is provided. The yeast comprises an endogenous mevalonate pathway comprising (i) an enzyme that converts acetyl-CoA to acetoacetyl-CoA, (ii) an enzyme that converts acetoacetyl-CoA to hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA, (iii) an enzyme that converts hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA to mevalonic acid, (iv) an enzyme that converts mevalonic acid to phosphomevalonic acid, (v) an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonic acid to phosphomevalonate, and (vi) an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonate to isopentenyl pyrophosphate. The yeast further comprises heterologous nucleic acid sequences encoding an enzyme that converts hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA to mevalonic acid, an enzyme that converts mevalonic acid to phosphomevalonic acid, an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonic acid to phosphomevalonate, and an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonate to isopentenyl pyrophosphate. Carbon flow through the mevalonate pathway is increased in the recombinant yeast compared to a yeast that does not comprise the heterologous nucleic acid molecule encoding an enzyme that converts hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA to mevalonic acid. | 08-22-2013 |
James R. Millis, Plymouth, MN US
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20090130285 | Beverage Compositions Comprising Monatin and Methods of Making Same - The present invention relates to novel beverage compositions comprising monatin and methods for making such compositions. The present invention also relates to beverage compositions comprising specific monatin stereoisomers, specific blends of monatin stereoisomers, and/or monatin produced via a biosynthetic pathway in vivo (e.g., inside cells) or in vitro. | 05-21-2009 |
20130072714 | BIOBASED COMPOSITIONS OF DIAMMONIUM SUCCINATE, MONOAMMONIUM SUCCINATE AND/OR SUCCINIC ACID AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - A composition comprising between 95 and 100% biobased succinic acid, MAS or DAS wherein at least 75% of the carbons are biobased. | 03-21-2013 |
20130203129 | POLYPEPTIDES AND BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAYS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MONATIN AND ITS PRECURSORS - Methods and compositions that can be used to make monatin from glucose, tryptophan, indole-3-lactic acid, indole-3-pyruvate, and 2-hydroxy 2-(indol-3-ylmethyl)-4-keto glutaric acid, are provided. Methods are also disclosed for producing the indole-3-pyruvate and 2-hydroxy 2-(indol-3-ylmethyl)-4-keto glutaric acid intermediates. Compositions provided include nucleic acid molecules, polypeptides, chemical structures, and cells. Methods include in vitro and in vivo processes, and the in vitro methods include chemical reactions. | 08-08-2013 |
Jim Millis, Plymouth, MN US
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20090117625 | Polypeptides and Biosynthetic Pathways for the Production of Monatin and Its Precursors - Methods and compositions that can be used to make monatin from glucose, tryptophan, indole-3-lactic acid, indole-3-pyruvate, and 2-hydroxy 2-(indol-3-ylmethyl)-4-keto glutaric acid, are provided. Methods are also disclosed for producing the indole-3-pyruvate and 2-hydroxy 2-(indol-3-ylmethyl)-4-keto glutaric acid intermediates. Compositions provided include nucleic acid molecules, polypeptides, chemical structures, and cells. Methods include in vitro and in vivo processes, and the in vitro methods include chemical reactions. | 05-07-2009 |
Justin Millis, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20080308816 | TRANSISTORS FOR REPLACING METAL-OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS IN NANOELECTRONICS - Junction field effect transistors (JFETs) are shown to be a viable replacement for metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) for gate lengths of less than about 40 nm, providing an alternative to the gate leakage problems presented by scaled down MOSFETs. Integrated circuit designs can have complementary JFET (CJFET) logic cells substituted for existing MOSFET-based logic cells to produce revised integrated circuit designs. Integrated circuits can include JFETS where the channel comprises a wide bandgap semiconductor material and the gate comprises a narrow bandgap semiconductor material. Mixtures of JFET and MOSFET transistors can be included on an integrated circuit design. | 12-18-2008 |
20100264425 | TRANSISTORS FOR REPLACING METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS IN NANOELECTRONICS - Junction field effect transistors (JFETs) are shown to be a viable replacement for metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) for gate lengths of less than about 40 nm, providing an alternative to the gate leakage problems presented by scaled down MOSFETs. Integrated circuit designs can have complementary JFET (CJFET) logic cells substituted for existing MOSFET-based logic cells to produce revised integrated circuit designs. Integrated circuits can include JFETS where the channel comprises a wide bandgap semiconductor material and the gate comprises a narrow bandgap semiconductor material. Mixtures of JFET and MOSFET transistors can be included on an integrated circuit design. | 10-21-2010 |
20120309142 | TRANSISTORS FOR REPLACING METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS IN NANOELECTRONICS - Junction field effect transistors (JFETs) are shown to be a viable replacement for metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) for gate lengths of less than about 40 nm, providing an alternative to the gate leakage problems presented by scaled down MOSFETs. Integrated circuit designs can have complementary JFET (CJFET) logic cells substituted for existing MOSFET-based logic cells to produce revised integrated circuit designs. Integrated circuits can include JFETS where the channel comprises a wide bandgap semiconductor material and the gate comprises a narrow bandgap semiconductor material. Mixtures of JFET and MOSFET transistors can be included on an integrated circuit design. | 12-06-2012 |
Keith Millis, Shorewood, IL US
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20130029308 | METHODS AND COMPUTER-PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR TEACHING A TOPIC TO A USER - Aspects of the invention provide methods and computer-program products for teaching a topic to a user. One aspect of the invention provides a method for teaching a topic to a user. The method includes: administering one or more question to assess the user's knowledge of the topic; displaying a first interactive pedagogical agent and a second interactive pedagogical agent; and facilitating a trialog between the user, the first interactive pedagogical agent, and the second interactive pedagogical agent. | 01-31-2013 |
Kurt E. Millis, Simi Valley, CA US
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20140260530 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATIONS - A probe for measuring an agent in gas and liquid form comprising: a body including an inner chamber and comprised of a porous material; and a heating element in thermal communication with the porous material. | 09-18-2014 |
Philip J. Millis, Monument, CO US
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20100332274 | ESTIMATING TRAINING DEVELOPMENT HOURS - In one aspect, a method to estimate training development hours includes receiving data on factors selected by a user using a user interface and using a computer processor to estimate training development hours based on the data on the factors. The method may further include determining the training development hours based on the data on the factors an assigned base development hours, estimated contact hours and an analysis percentage. | 12-30-2010 |
Richard P. Millis, Blaine, MN US
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20080273287 | FILTERING CAPACITOR FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLY - A filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly for an implantable active medical device is disclosed. The filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly includes a capacitor having an aperture defined by an inner capacitor surface. The capacitor is electrically grounded to an electrically conductive feedthrough ferrule or housing of the implantable active medical device. A terminal pin extends into the aperture. An electrically conductive split ring sleeve is disposed within the aperture and between the terminal pin and the capacitor. The split ring sleeve includes a first end, a second end, a sleeve length therebetween. A longitudinal slit through the sleeve extends from the first end to the second end. The electrically conductive split ring sleeve mechanically securing and electrically coupling the terminal pin to the capacitor. | 11-06-2008 |
20110170230 | Filtering Capacitor Feedthrough Assembly - A filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly for an implantable active medical device is disclosed. The filtering capacitor feedthrough assembly includes a capacitor having an aperture defined by an inner capacitor surface. The capacitor is electrically grounded to an electrically conductive feedthrough ferrule or housing of the implantable active medical device. A terminal pin extends into the aperture. An electrically conductive split ring sleeve is disposed within the aperture and between the terminal pin and the capacitor. The split ring sleeve includes a first end, a second end, a sleeve length therebetween. A longitudinal slit through the sleeve extends from the first end to the second end. The electrically conductive split ring sleeve mechanically securing and electrically coupling the terminal pin to the capacitor. | 07-14-2011 |
Robert Millis, Wilmington, DE US
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20130111014 | NETWORK ANALYSIS DEVICE AND METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
Roger Millis, West Jordan, UT US
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20100212407 | AIR BUBBLE DETECTOR - Air bubbles may be characterized by an air bubble detector by choosing an optimum set of frequencies and then comparing a return signal from a sensor receiving those frequencies against an internal reference. The number of pulses that exceed the internal reference represents a width and may be counted. The width, as counted, may be correlated to bubble characteristics including volume. | 08-26-2010 |
20120312072 | AIR BUBBLE DETECTOR - Air bubbles may be characterized by an air bubble detector by choosing an optimum set of frequencies and then comparing a return signal from a sensor receiving those frequencies against an internal reference. The number of pulses that exceed the internal reference represents a width and may be counted. The width, as counted, may be correlated to bubble characteristics including volume. | 12-13-2012 |
20120312073 | AIR BUBBLE DETECTOR - Air bubbles may be characterized by an air bubble detector by choosing an optimum set of frequencies and then comparing a return signal from a sensor receiving those frequencies against an internal reference. The number of pulses that exceed the internal reference represents a width and may be counted. The width, as counted, may be correlated to bubble characteristics including volume. | 12-13-2012 |