baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AT-E320338-T1 (AT)
Inventor: MANDZSU JOZSEF SR
IPC: B65D30/02
Filed: 1998-01-27
Granted: 2006-04-15
Abstract: The invention relates to process for roughening thermoplastic films and roughed films. The invention further relates to process for preventing thermoplastic packaging films from slipping on each other and a suitable system for such purpose. The essence of the roughening process is that practicles consisting of the same polymer as that of the film and/or other plastic material being able to weld together with that, and having suitable size and/or abrasion resistance are brought to the surface to be roughened of semi-finished product having sufficient reserved heat content to maintain condition appropriate for welding said particles on said thermoplastic film surface to be roughened or on one or on both film surfaces being re-heated to such temperature and are dispersed in suitable closeness and configuration and that condition of the roughened surface is maintained until desired welding process is completed. Process for preventing thermoplastic packaging films from slipping on each other characterised in that a system comprising films to be stacked-at least one of which is roughed-and has protrusions of suitable closeness on its surface; a binding element having a loose fibrous structure and stability is placed on the film or on its specified parts, on the entire surface or on surface pan(s); said binding element comprises fiber of such closeness and layer thickness that between the fiber of the binding element and the protrusions of the roughed film a mechanical joint is formed.
Patent AT-E221938-T1 (AT)
Inventor: BECKER UWE
IPC: C04B14/46
Filed: 1998-02-28
Granted: 2002-08-15
Abstract: Producing high temperature-resistant technical paper, wherein fibers are mixed with a wet paper material pulp and then technical paper is produced from the pulp by the removal of water from the pulp and resulting compacting of the paper material, it is proposed that the fibers added to the wet pulp are fibers which have been cut and previously thermally pre-shrunk so that in practical use under high temperature conditions the finished technical paper experiences a low degree of thermal shrinkage of less than 1%.
Patent AT-E243945-T1 (AT)
Inventor: YVON MIREILLE
IPC: A23L27/24
Filed: 1998-04-24
Granted: 2003-07-15
Abstract: Process for enhancing the flavour of a cheese or of a cheese-flavoured food product whose preparation comprises a maturation step in the presence of lactic acid bacteria, characterized in that a preparation additive comprising at least one keto acid chosen from the group consisting of alpha-ketoglutaric acid, alpha-ketoisocaproic acid ketoisovaleric acid and phenylpyruvic acid is used to increase the catabolism of the amino acids in the cheese or food product by the said bacteria.
Patent AT-E267339-T1 (AT)
Inventor: NOVAK PETER
IPC: F02P5/15
Filed: 1998-09-16
Granted: 2004-06-15
Abstract: Methods for determining the temperature of at least one component associated with an internal combustion engine in a vehicle are disclosed comprising detecting the value of a predetermined variable associated with an operating condition of the engine, the variable including the rotational speed and load of the engine, and deriving the temperature of the component based upon the value of the predetermined variable derived from the inherent thermal inertia associated with that component. Apparatus for determining the temperature of the component is also disclosed.
Patent AT-E237235-T1 (AT)
Inventor: NURMELA KARI
IPC: A61K31/201
Filed: 1998-10-20
Granted: 2003-05-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the concentration of the cis-9, trans-11 isomer of octadecadienoic acid in the milk fat and/or the tissue fat of a ruminant. In the method the ruminant is fed the trans-11 isomer of octadecenoic acid either as such or mixed with other feed, separately or together with other fatty acids.
Patent AT-E318697-T1 (AT)
Inventor: STAUDENMAYER WINFRIED
IPC: B32B3/12
Filed: 1999-03-27
Granted: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A building component (10) comprises a flat carrier element (11) which has a glass fiber reinforced polyester resin layer (16,17) on both sides. The carrier element consists of a plastic honeycomb, esp. polypropylene. The adjoining honeycomb sections (12) extend in the direction of the element thickness.
Patent AT-E274556-T1 (AT)
Inventor: BOU-GERARD MADELEINE
IPC: C08L23/04
Filed: 1999-03-12
Granted: 2004-09-15
Abstract: Composition comprises autoclaved polyethylene made at pressure between 100 and 250 MPa; and a tubular polyethylene made at pressure between 200 and 350 MPa. Independent claims are also included for film obtained by extruding said composition; support coated with said film; and article such as food wrapping made from said coated support.
Patent AT-E302224-T1 (AT)
Inventor: HOSTETTLER FRITZ
IPC: C08G18/42
Filed: 1999-01-25
Granted: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A polyurethane adhesive composition preferably having pressure sensitive characteristics that is non-cytotoxic and methods of making the same which is especially useful for medical applications such as ostomy and wound care.
Patent AT-E252111-T1 (AT)
Inventor: MOSCHEL ROBERT C
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 1999-02-12
Granted: 2003-11-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotide, which (i) comprises from about 5 to 11 bases, at least one of which is a substituted or an unsubstituted O6-benzylguanine, and (ii) inactivates human AGT. The present invention also provides a single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotide, which can inactivate a mutant human AGT, which either is not inactivated by O6-benzylguanine or is less inactivated by O6-benzylguanine than by said single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotide. A phosphate of the single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotide can be replaced by a methylphosphonate or a phosphorothioate. The present invention also provides a composition comprising such an oligodeoxyribonucleotide. In addition, the present invention provides a method of enhancing the effect of an antineoplastic alkylating agent, which alkylates the O6 position of guanine residues in DNA, in the chemotherapeutic treatment of cancer in a mammal, which method comprises the co-administration to the mammal of a cancer-treatment effective amount of an antineoplastic alkylating agent and a chemotherapeutic treatment-enhancing amount of a present inventive oligodeoxyribonucleotide or composition thereof.
Patent AT-E330486-T1 (AT)
Inventor: KAISER JOHN MARK
IPC: A23G1/00
Filed: 1999-03-12
Granted: 2006-07-15
Abstract: This invention relates to confectioneries, and particularly reduced fat chocolates comprising an admixture of non-fat chocolate ingredients in accordance with specified particle size distribution formulae, and the method of preparation thereof. Controlling particle packing, using continuous particle size ingredient distributions and discrete, bi-modal particle size ingredient distributions, has been shown to be useful for achieving highly concentrated chocolate suspensions, having reduced fat concentrations and suitable rheology for moulding, enrobing or extrusion. The methods of this invention are also useful for providing conventional chocolates (25% or greater fat content) having good rheological characteristics, while reducing cocoa butter usage. Specified particle size distributions are achieved through the selective blending of fine, medium and coarse ingredients. The continuous particle size distributions and bi-modal particle size distributions provide several parameters for manipulating the rheological properties of chocolate.
Patent AT-E312166-T1 (AT)
Inventor: LEE MARTIN ALAN
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 1999-05-17
Granted: 2005-12-15
Abstract: The use of incubation means for the controlled heating of biological materials, said means comprising an electrically conducting polymer connectable to a power supply, said polymer being either contiguous or integral with an incubation vessel, or adapted to be in thermal contact with an incubation vessel. Incubation apparatus including such means and a method for culturing biological materials using them are also described and claimed.
Patent AT-E437366-T1 (AT)
Inventor: ASSENMACHER MARIO
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 1999-05-10
Granted: 2009-08-15
Abstract: The invention provides a method for convenient analysis and cell separation of antigen-specific T cells based on one or more products secreted by these cells in response to antigen stimulation. The T cells are provided with a capture moiety for the product, which can then be used directly as a label in some instances, or the bound product can be further labeled via label moieties that bind specifically to the product and that are labeled with traditional labeling materials such as fluorophores, radioactive isotopes, chromophores or magnetic particles. The labeled cells are then separated using standard cell sorting techniques based on these labels. Such techniques include flow cytometry, magnetic gradient separation, centrifugation, and the like.
Patent AT-E211747-T1 (AT)
Inventor: SCHMIDT ANDREAS
IPC: C08G18/08
Filed: 1999-05-21
Granted: 2002-01-15
Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a method for producing polyurethane elastomers which correspond to heat-hardened elastomers in terms of quality and have an extended pot life, on the basis of TDI- and/or MDI prepolymers and MCDEA (4,4'-methylen-bis-(3-chloro-2,6-diethylenanilin)). To this end, the MCDEA has an average grain size of 30 mym and the method is carried out at room temperatures.
Patent AT-E342884-T1 (AT)
Inventor: HOLLINGSWORTH RAWLE I
IPC: C07C213/00
Filed: 1999-05-28
Granted: 2006-11-15
Abstract: A process for the preparation of protected dihydroxypropyl trialkylammonium salts, particularly in chiral form is described. In particular, a process for the preparation of (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-ylmethyl)trialkylammonium salts, particularly in chiral form is described. Furthermore, a process is described wherein the (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4ylmethyl)trialkylammonium salts is a 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-ylmethyl trimethylammonium salt, preferably in chiral form. The protected dihydroxypropyl trialkylammonium salts lead to L-carnitine (9) when in chiral form (5).
Patent AT-E345034-T1 (AT)
Inventor: FAHEY JED W
IPC: A01H1/06
Filed: 1999-07-01
Granted: 2006-12-15
Abstract: A method for producing crucifer germplasm, in particular broccoli and cauliflower germplasm, with high levels of cancer chemoprotectant agents is provided which comprises screening a population of plants for glucosinolate profiles and selecting an individual plant with an enhanced alkyl/indole glucosinolate ratio. Subsequent breeding with a selected plant results in varieties, lines, and plants with desirable glucosinolate profiles. A method of growing crucifer sprouts to enhance chemoprotectant activity of the sprouts by germinating the seeds in a limited water volume is also provided. A method for producing crucifer germplasm which produces seeds with reduced leakage of seed material is provided which comprises screening a population of plants for production of seeds with reduced leakage and selecting an individual plant which produces such seeds.
Patent AT-E550843-T1 (AT)
Inventor: MCCORMACK GARY
IPC: H04L25/40
Filed: 1999-08-25
Granted: 2012-04-15
Abstract: A microprocessor controlled data recovery unit with an adjustable sampling and signal comparison level. The data recovery unit includes a data channel and a monitor channel. The monitor channel samples an incoming data stream in a varying manner. The results of the sampling in the monitor channel are used to adjust the sampling and comparing of the signal in the data channel. The data recovery unit includes a PLL based clock recovery unit in one embodiment, and in another embodiment the clock signal is derived by the microprocessor.
Patent AT-E243920-T1 (AT)
Inventor: WURLITZER HOLGER
IPC: B27N5/00
Filed: 1999-08-02
Granted: 2003-07-15
Abstract: The invention has the aim of providing a technical solution to simplify individualization of stacked flowerpots made of random fiber non-woven fabric and to enhance the stability of flowerpots. According to said solution, a flowerpot made of random fiber non-woven fabric is embodied in such a way that at least three ribs (3) that are axially oriented and advantageously distributed almost evenly along the periphery of the flowerpot are disposed on the wall of the pot (2). In another embodiment, at least three taperings (6) oriented almost axially are disposed on the wall of the flowerpot. Said taperings serve to partially support the bottom edges when the pots are stacked. In an additional embodiment, the taperings have support (8) and bearing surfaces. Alternatively, the edge of the pot (7) is configured as a pressed stable edge with a larger diameter and a support edge. The flowerpot is used in plant breeding, forestry and horticulture.
Patent AT-E316659-T1 (AT)
Inventor: ARSENICH SVYATOSLAV IVANOVICH
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 1999-07-08
Granted: 2006-02-15
Abstract: The invention relates to projection systems for displaying visual information, which systems can be suitably used in television, computer hardware, medical applications, cinema theatres, vehicles, and for other purposes, with a diminished projection space, reduced mass and dimensions. An embodiment of the claimed projection system (Fig. 1) for the end-face external projection onto a viewing screen comprises a planar thin viewing screen, with the bidirectional projection and image viewing: at the left - 1a, and the right - 1b screen sides. On the screen end-face, at the left and right sides, positioned are projectors 2a and 2b to project images onto two sides of a screen simultaneously. On both sides of the screen arranged are screen light diffusers 3a and 3b to capture, deflect and diffuse the projection rays into the left and right sides of the image viewing. Projections are transformed by optical means of projectors 2a and 2b to form narrowly-divergent projection rays  alpha 1 and  alpha 2 completely captured by the light diffusers to deflect and diffuse the rays within wide angles  beta 1 or  beta 2 of the image viewing sectors. Surface of screen 1 is coated with an opaque anti-flare black coating, said screen can also have a controlled transparency. <IMAGE>
Patent AT-E228716-T1 (AT)
Inventor: MENNELL T W
IPC: H01H85/02
Filed: 1999-11-25
Granted: 2002-12-15
Abstract: A fuse handling device for use with a fuse unit having a pair of contacts between which a fuse terminals which act as switching contacts may extend in use. The handling device comprises an actuating lever operable into a first position and a second position, a charging means operably connected to the actuating lever and a drive means operably connected to the charging means. The handling device in use is mounted on the fuse unit. The drive means attaches to the fuse and operation of the actuating lever into the first position charges the charging means to causes the drive means to extract the fuse from the pair of contacts and operation of the actuating lever into the second position charges the charging means to cause the drive means to insert the fuse into the pair of contacts. The fuse moves in a direction parallel to a plane of its switching contacts.
Patent DE-01401661-T1 (DE)
Inventor: GOURAND THIERRY
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: A lid includes resilient restoring element for returning the lid to an open position, and a locking mechanism actuated by a button. The locking mechanism including a locking member able to be placed at two well defined and stable positions, namely a locked position, where the locking member cooperates with the retainer element provided on the container for locking the lid in a closed position on the container, and an unlocked position where the lid is freely driven into its open position by the restoring element.
Patent DE-03370022-T1 (DE)
Inventor: THIRIET PHILIPPE
IPC: F16D1/10
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: The end piece for ensuring the connection between the winding device transmission shaft (4) and the winding shaft (2) comprises a first end (3) engaging the transmission shaft end and a second end (5) engaging the winding shaft end. The second end comprises a connection (6) for fitting the winding shaft end so as to transmit the rotational movement from the transmission shaft to the winding shaft. The connection is composed of a hollow part (7) having an interior wall (8) complementary to the winding shaft end exterior wall (9).  An Independent claim is included for a winding device.
Patent DE-08105046-T1 (DE)
Title: Container für Kraftfahrzeugersatzteile
Inventor: FRANCOIS LUC
IPC: B65D19/44
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: Container zum Lagern und Transportieren eines Satzes von Kraftfahrzeugersatzteilen (PC), der eine Unterlage (10) umfasst, die mit Mitteln (11) zum Tragen der Ersatzteile (PC) in einer vorgegebenen Anordnung versehen ist,  dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er Stapelmittel umfasst, die mindestens ein Element (21, 22) links oder rechts umfassen, das an der Unterlage (10) angelenkt ist, wobei das Element (21, 22) mindestens eine erste Stapelposition des Containers, in der das Element (21, 22) eine erste vorgegebene Höhe (H1) zum Lagern von Teilen (PC) im Verhältnis zur Unterlage (10) und eine erste Breite (L1) zum Lagern von Teilen (PC) auf der Unterlage (10) begrenzt, und mindestens eine zweite Entfaltungsposition, in der das Element zum Äußern der Unterlage (10) hin absteht und in der eine zweite Breite (L2) zum Durchgang oberhalb der Unterlage (10), die größer ist als die erste Breite (L1), von dem Element (21, 22) begrenzt wird, um die Einführung der Ersatzteile...
Patent DE-18000065-T1 (DE)
Title: Blockiervorrichtung für Werkzeughalter an Drehmaschinen
Inventor: VEZZOLI GIOVANNI
IPC: B23Q3/155
Filed: 2018-01-26
Abstract: Vorrichtung (10) zum Verriegeln von Werkzeughaltern auf Drehmaschinen, insbesondere zum schnellen und präzisen Verriegeln von Werkzeughaltern an CNC-Drehmaschinen (CNC = numerische Steuerung mit Computer), Ein- oder Mehrspindel-Drehmaschinen, sowie auf Transfermaschinen, Fräszentren jeglicher Art, und im Allgemeinen auf Werkzeugmaschinen, die eine Bearbeitung mit Spanabhebung durchführen, gepaart mit einem motorisierten oder nicht-motorisierten Werkzeughalter (12), der mit einer auf diesen Drehmaschinen vorhandenen Halterung (14) verbunden ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorrichtung ein Verankerungs-Sperrglied (16) mit einer kegelstumpfförmigen Vertiefung (22) umfasst, die senkrecht in Bezug auf die Längsachse des Werkzeughalters (12) durch mechanische oder hydraulische Mittel bewegt wird, um das Sperrglied so anzutreiben, dass die kegelstumpfförmige Aussparung (22), mit der es versehen ist, mit einem geneigten Kegelstumpffortsatz (38), der an dem Werkzeughalter (12) ausgebildet ist, in Eingriff gelangt.
Patent DE-755397-T1 (DE)
Inventor: FELDER ERNST
IPC: C07B57/00
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: A process for the preparation, separation and purification of (6S) and (6R) diastereomers of folinic acid salts with at least dibasic amines is disclosed, which process comprises the hydrolysis of (6RS)-5,10-methenyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid chloride hydrochloride with an at least dibasic amine and the subsequent separation of the diastereomeric salts.
Patent ES-2036511-T1 (ES)
Title: Instrumento electroquirurgico.
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 1991-03-04
Abstract: SE DESCRIBE UN INSTRUMENTO DE CIRUGIA ELECTRICA PARA UTILIZAR EN COMBINACION CON UN ENDOSCOPIO PARA CORTAR TEJIDOS Y PARA CAUTERIZAR/COAGULAR EL AREA HERIDA RESULTANTE. EL INSTRUMENTO COMPRENDE UN MIEMBRO TUBULAR FLEXIBLE ALARGADO PROVISTO DE UN EXTREMO PROXIMO Y DE OTRO DISTAL, Y DE VARIAS CAVIDADES EXTENDIDAS SOBRE EL MISMO. UN MIEMBRO DE PUNTA CERAMICA EN FORMA DE BALA 22 SE ENCUENTRA FIJADO AL EXTREMO DISTAL DEL TUBO Y ESTA PROVISTO DE UN TALADRO LONGITUDINAL CENTRAL 26 QUE PASA A TRAVES DE LA PARED LATERAL DEL MIEMBRO DE PUNTA. LA SUPERFICIE EXTERIOR CERAMICA DEL MIEMBRO DE PUNTA ESTA CUBIERTA CON UNA CAPA CONDUCTORA 28 QUE FORMA UN PRIMER ELECTRODO INACTIVO. UN CONDUCTOR ELECTRICO 44 UNIDO A LA SUPERFICIE DEL ELECTRODO VUELVE A ALIMENTAR A TRAVES DE UNA DE LAS CAVIDADES DEL TUBO A SU EXTREMO DISTAL DONDE PUEDE ACOPLARSE A UN GENERADOR DE CIRUGIA ELECTRICA. OTRO CONDUCTOR 32, 42 SE ENCUENTRA CORRIENDO A TRAVES DE UNA DE LAS CAVIDADES DEL TUBO QUE PUEDE ESTAR HECHO PARA SU PROYECCION EXTERIOR A TRAVES DE LA ABERTURA EN EL MIEMBRO DE PUNTA. UN CUBO 36 PROVISTO DE UN EMBOLO DE CARGA DE MUELLE ESTA FIJADO AL EXTREMO PROXIMO DEL TUBO CON EL EMBOLO UNIDO AL CABLE 32 DE FORMA QUE AL PRESIONAR EL EMBOLO, EL EXTREMO DISTAL 42 DEL TUBO SE PROYECTARA A CORTAR DISTANCIA MAS ALLA DE LA EXTREMIDAD DEL MIEMBRO DE PUNTA. AL ACOPLAR ESTE SEGUNDO CONDUCTOR A UN GENERADOR DE CIRUGIA ELECTRICA, SE TRANSFORMA EN EL ELECTRODO ACTIVO DEL PAR BIPOLAR.
Patent ES-2087050-T1 (ES)
Title: Mezclas endurecibles para materiales de construccion.
Inventor: LOTTANTI GIUSEPPE DR
IPC: C04B24/28
Filed: 1995-07-20
Abstract: LA INVENCION SE REFIERE A UNA MEZCLA ENDURECIBLE A BASE DE AGLOMERANTE HIDRAULICO, ARIDOS DE HORMIGON, AGUA, RESINA EPOXI Y MEDIOS ADICIONALES ASI COMO EVENTUALMENTE DE HORMIGON Y AGENTES ENDURECEDORES, CONTENIENDO COMO COMPONENTES ENDURECEDORES AL MENOS 20 % EN PESO DE UNA AMINA DE LA FORMULA GENERAL ASI COMO HASTA 80 % EN PESO DE UN ENDURECEDOR AMINICO CONOCIDO, DONDE R{SUB, 1} Y R{SUB, 3} SON IGUALES O DIFERENTES Y SIGNIFICAN RESTO ALQUILENO CON 1 HASTA 6 ATOMOS DE C Y R{SUB, 2} SIGNIFICA UN RESTO AROMATICO.
Patent ES-2121723-T1 (ES)
Title: Engrasador para piezas de montaje rotativas, especialmente un arbol hueco rotativo.
Inventor: HELBIG CLAUS
IPC: F16N9/02
Filed: 1998-03-07
Abstract: LA INVENCION SE REFIERE A UN SUMINISTRADOR DE LUBRICANTE PARA UN COMPONENTE ROTATIVO, ESPECIALMENTE UN EJE HUECO ROTATIVO, CON UN DEPOSITO DE LUBRICANTE (2) FIJADO SOBRE EL COMPONENTE, UN PISTON (3) GUIADO EN EL INTERIOR DEL DEPOSITO DE LUBRICANTE, UN CIERRE (4) DEL DEPOSITO DE LUBRICANTE CON AL MENOS UNA ABERTURA DE ENTREGA (5) PARA EL LUBRICANTE Y UN DISPOSITIVO DE ACCIONAMIENTO (6) PARA EL MOVIMIENTO DE AJUSTE DEL PISTON (3) COLOCADO EN EL DEPOSITO DE LUBRICANTE (2). EL DISPOSITIVO DE ACCIONAMIENTO (6) PRESENTA UN CIRCUITO DE CORRIENTE ELECTRICA CON UN DISPOSITIVO DE CONMUTACION POR FUERZA CENTRIFUGA (11), QUE CIERRA EL CIRCUITO DE CORRIENTE AL COMENZAR LA ROTACION DEL COMPONENTE A LUBRICAR Y CON ELLO PONE EN FUNCIONAMIENTO EL DISPOSITIVO DE ACCIONAMIENTO Y CON EL COMPONENTE EN REPOSO ABRE EL CIRCUITO DE CORRIENTE Y CON ELLO PARA EL DISPOSITIVO DE ACCIONAMIENTO. EL DISPOSITIVO DE ACCIONAMIENTO (6) PUEDE REALIZARSE COMO UN DISPOSITIVO DE GENERACION DE GAS CON UNA CELULA DE GENERACION DE GAS ELECTROQUIMICA O PUEDE PRESENTAR UN ACCIONAMIENTO POR MOTOR ELECTRICO OPERADO CON BATERIAS.
Patent CY-1108969-T1 (CY)
Inventor: NAGATO SATOSHI
IPC: C07D213/71
Filed: 2009-04-10
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds represented by the formula:   
or a salt thereof, wherein, each A 1a  and A 3a  are the same as or different from each other and each indicates an optionally substituted C 6-14  aromatic hydrocarbocyclic group or 5 to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group; and W represents a halogen atom. The compounds are intermediates for the preparation of inhibitors of the AMPA receptor.
Patent CY-1109941-T1 (CY)
Inventor: FRANK MARKUS H
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2010-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to an MDR family P-glycoprotein located on human chromosome 7p15-21, polynucleotide sequences encoding this P-glycoprotein and fragments thereof. This gene is utilized in methods for assessing cancer cell susceptibility to therapies directed against multidrug resistance, and for the design of diagnostic and therapeutic methods relating to cancer multidrug resistance. This invention also relates to methods for determining whether a test compound may inhibit multidrug resistance.