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20130211289 | Handheld Device for Drawing, Collecting, and Analyzing Bodily Fluid - A handheld device for drawing, collecting, and analyzing bodily fluid includes a body having a lumen defined therein, a plunger configured to be user-actuated, and a base. Multiple needles are fixed to the plunger, and at least one of the needles is configured to pass through the apertures of the base and penetrate a subject's skin to release bodily fluid when the plunger is actuated. After the plunger is actuated, a mechanism retracts the plunger from the subject's skin and creates a vacuum within the lumen. A network of passages on the base is configured to collect at least some of the bodily fluid and communicate the bodily fluid to one or more sensing areas for analysis. | 08-15-2013 |
20140038306 | Methods, Systems, and Devices Relating to Open Microfluidic Channels - The various embodiments described herein relate to fabricating and using open microfluidic networks according to methods, systems, and devices that can be used in applications ranging from home-testing, diagnosis, and research laboratories. Open microfluidic networks allow the input, handling, and extraction of fluids or components of the fluid into or out of the open microfluidic network. Fluids can be inserted into an open microfluidic channel by using open sections of the open microfluidic network. Passive valves can be created in the microfluidic network, allowing the creation of logic circuits and conditional flow and volume valves. The fluid can be presented via the microfluidic network to diagnostic and analysis components. Fluids and components of the fluid can be extracted from the open microfluidic network via functional open sections that are easily interfaced with other microfluidic networks or common laboratory tools. | 02-06-2014 |
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20100087882 | VENTRICULAR EVENT FILTERING FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Pacing parameters are provided to address cross talk and intrinsic ventricular events occurring within a predefined blanking period following an atrial event. The parameters are used in conjunction with protocol for minimizing or reducing ventricular pacing, wherein ignoring intrinsic ventricular events during the blanking period might otherwise affect the performance of the protocol. | 04-08-2010 |
20110301656 | PREFERRED ADI/R: A PERMANENT PACING MODE TO ELIMINATE VENTRICULAR PACING WHILE MAINTAINING BACKUP SUPPORT - A preferred atrial-based pacing method and apparatus is provided using an intelligent cardiac pacing system to having the ability to continue atrial-based pacing as long as relatively reliable AV conduction is present. In the event that such relatively reliable AV conduction is not present, mode switching to a DDD/R or a DDI/R pacing mode while continually biased to mode switch back to atrial-based pacing. The standard or relatively reliable AV conduction may be changed either automatically or manually. This increases pacing that utilizes natural AV conduction however possible so as to gain all the benefits of cardiac contractile properties resulting therefrom, while tolerating the occasional missed ventricular depolarization (i.e., non-conducted P-wave). In the event where relatively reliable AV conduction is not present, the pacing mode is switched to a DDD/R mode while detecting a return of the relatively reliable AV conduction (and resulting mode switch to preferred atrial based pacing). | 12-08-2011 |
20140121716 | HIGH VOLTAGE THERAPY DIVERSION ALGORITHMS - An implantable medical device capable of delivering high voltage therapy includes a therapy delivery module comprising a high voltage therapy delivery circuit, a high voltage short circuit protection circuit configured to terminate delivery of a high voltage pulse by the therapy delivery module in response to a short circuit condition, and a sensing module for detecting a need for a high voltage therapy. The device further includes a therapy control unit configured to control the therapy delivery module to deliver a shock pulse in response to detecting the need for the high voltage therapy. The control unit detects a termination of the high voltage pulse by the protection circuit; a truncated shock charge remaining on the high voltage therapy delivery circuit upon terminating the high voltage pulse. The control unit controls the therapy delivery module to deliver a next shock pulse at the remaining truncated shock charge. | 05-01-2014 |
20140340272 | TELEMETRY EXTENSION CABLE - The invention of the disclosure is an extension cable to connect via telemetry, an external medical device in a non-sterile zone with a medical device that is within a sterile zone. The telemetry extension cable includes a cable having a length and comprising a conductor, a first RF antenna attached at one end of the cable and a second RF antenna attached at a second end of the cable, at least one of the first or second antennas configured to transmit and receive RF signals to and from an implantable medical device. | 11-20-2014 |
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20110027090 | LOCKING SPACER ASSEMBLY FOR A CIRCUMFERENTIAL DOVETAIL ROTOR BLADE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A dual-component locking spacer assembly for insertion in a circumferential dovetail slot includes a stationary member having a platform configured to fit into a space between the adjacent rotor blade platforms. A first leg extends transversely from an underside of the platform. A longitudinally extending groove is defined in the platform. A slide member is movably engaged with the stationary member along the groove, and includes an upper plate and a second leg connected to the upper plate. The slide member is movable along the groove between a first unlocked position wherein the first and second legs are spaced apart a first distance so as to be insertable into the dovetail slot, and a second locked position wherein the first and second legs are spaced apart an extended second distance so as to engage against opposite walls of the dovetail slot and lock the stationary member in position in the dovetail slot. | 02-03-2011 |
20110164983 | Locking Spacer Assembly - The present application describes a locking spacer assembly for use with a groove in a rotating disk. The locking spacer assembly may include a locking spacer with a leg and a wedge tool in contact with the leg so as to pull the leg inward and into the groove. | 07-07-2011 |
20130017082 | ASSEMBLY FOR ALIGNING AN INNER SHELL OF A TURBINE CASINGAANM Casavant; Matthew StephenAACI GreenvilleAAST SCAACO USAAGP Casavant; Matthew Stephen Greenville SC US - An alignment assembly for mounting and aligning an inner shell within an outer shell is disclosed. The alignment assembly generally includes a first bushing and a second bushing configured to be received within at least one of an arm extending radially between the inner and outer shells and a boss of the outer shell. The first bushing may generally have an eccentric configuration and the second bushing may include an eccentric portion extending within the first bushing. Additionally, the alignment assembly may include a connection member extending within at least one of said first bushing and said second bushing. | 01-17-2013 |
20130039749 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE TURBINE CASING ASSEMBLY - A turbine assembly is provided. The turbine assembly includes an inner turbine casing and an outer turbine casing radially outward from the inner turbine casing, the outer turbine casing including an aperture extending therethrough and a support assembly extending through the aperture, the support assembly externally adjustable outside of the outer turbine casing to adjust the inner turbine casing relative to the outer turbine casing. | 02-14-2013 |
20130058779 | TURBINE CASING ASSEMBLY MOUNTING PIN - In certain embodiments of the present disclosure a turbine casing assembly is described. The turbine casing assembly includes an inner casing and an outer casing surrounding the inner casing. The outer casing includes a first outer casing section and a second outer casing section that join together along a flange. Two bolts extend through the flange and join together the first outer casing section and the second outer casing section. A pin having a first segment having a first diameter and a second segment having a second diameter extends through the inner casing and the outer casing and supports the inner casing relative to the outer casing. The pin has a first diameter that is greater than the second diameter and is located between the two bolts along the axis of the flange. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058780 | TURBINE CASING ASSEMBLY MOUNTING PIN - In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a turbine casing assembly is described. The turbine casing assembly includes an inner casing and an outer casing surrounding the inner casing. The outer casing has a first outer casing section and a second outer casing section that join together along a flange. A bolt extends through the flange and joins together the first outer casing section and the second outer casing section. The turbine casing assembly further includes a pin. The pin has a segment defining an opening therethrough. The pin extends through the inner casing and the outer casing and supports the inner casing relative to the outer casing. The bolt passes through the opening defined by the pin. | 03-07-2013 |
20130064649 | PIPING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING INNER AND OUTER SHELL IN TURBINE SYSTEM - A piping assembly and a method for connecting an inner shell and an outer shell in a turbine system are disclosed. The piping assembly includes an inner fitting for connection to the inner shell and an outer fitting for connection to the outer shell. The piping assembly further includes an attenuation member extending between the inner fitting and the outer fitting and comprising an attenuation curve. The attenuation curve permits movement of the attenuation member in at least one of a longitudinal direction, a radial direction, or a tangential direction. | 03-14-2013 |
20130104565 | TURBOMACHINE INCLUDING AN INNER-TO-OUTER TURBINE CASING SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
20130170978 | TURBINE CASING - A turbine casing includes a plurality of arc-shaped segments having a flange at each side end to connect to a flange of an adjacent arc-shaped segment. The flange extends outward from an outer surface of each arc-shaped segment and extends along the outer surface in a front-to-rear direction. Each arc-shaped segment has a portion of the outer surface that is co-linear with the flange in a front-to-rear direction that does not include the flange. | 07-04-2013 |
20130224005 | COMPRESSION SLEEVE SEAL - A seal for a turbine casing is provided. The turbine casing includes a plurality of sections joined at flanges provided on each section. Each flange includes a bore and a counterbore. The seal comprises a compression sleeve seal having a length that is greater than a counterbore-to-counterbore length of two flanges; a fastener configured to extend through the compression sleeve seal; and a nut threadable on each end of the fastener. The compression sleeve seal is compressible between each flange and each nut to create a first seal and is radially extensible to create a second seal against each bore. | 08-29-2013 |
20130326875 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROLL-IN AND ALIGNMENT OF A CASING SHELL OF A GAS TURBINE - A method and apparatus for rolling and aligning a casing of a gas turbine is disclosed. At least one jack having a roller at one end is positioned at a location to couple the roller to the casing. The casing is rolled within the turbine by rolling over the roller of the at least one jack. The roller is moved relative to the at least one jack to align the casing within the turbine. | 12-12-2013 |
20140026414 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING TURBOMACHINES - A method and system adapted for removing one or more shells from an assembly of multiple annular shells, for example, turbine shells of a gas turbine engine. The method includes removing an upper shell positioned in an upper position relative to a lower shell of the assembly of multiple annular shells, and then positioning and securing a counterweight in the upper position and securing the counterweight to the lower shell as a replacement for the upper shell in the upper position. The counterweight and the lower shell are then rotated in unison until the lower shell is in the upper position and the counterweight is in a lower position previously occupied by the lower shell. Thereafter, the lower shell can be removed from the assembly. | 01-30-2014 |
20140072418 | FLOATING SEAL - A floating seal assembly for sealing two static parts is disclosed. Each static part has an opposing groove, and the opposing grooves define a seal cavity. Floating seal assembly includes a floating circumferential seal having a middle portion and opposing end portions, each opposing end portion is positioned within a groove in one of the static parts, wherein each end portion has a curved side facing a low pressure side of the seal cavity. The floating seal assembly according to embodiments of the invention is pressure driven in that each curved side of the end portions is configured to engage a low pressure side of the seal cavity in response to a pressure differential across the sealing cavity reaching a threshold value. | 03-13-2014 |
20140102290 | MECHANICAL STOP ADJUSTMENT FOR JACK - A first adjustable stop on a jack member selectively adjusts an incline stop gap while a second adjustable stop on a support element selectively adjusts a decline stop gap. Stop surfaces on the first adjustable stop and the support element may define the incline stop gap, while stop surfaces on the second adjustable stop and the first adjustable stop may define the decline stop gap. A number of turns of a stop needed to effect a desired of adjustment may be determined using a pitch, lead, and/or number of starts of threads used to mount the stops. | 04-17-2014 |
20140109590 | GAS TURBINE THERMAL CONTROL AND RELATED METHOD - Thermal control is provided for a gas turbine casing by supplying thermal control gas from a compressor to a space between an outer casing and an inner casing, and transferring the thermal control gas from the space through the opening in the inner casing via a plurality of holes defined through a plate attached to an outer surface of the inner casing. The holes are arranged with a predetermined non-uniform distribution corresponding to a desired preferential impingement pattern for providing non-uniform heat transfer. A gas turbine thermal control assembly includes structure providing preferential heat transfer from the inner casing during operation of the gas turbine via a thermal control gas flow path from radially outside of the inner casing into the interior of the gas turbine. | 04-24-2014 |
20140109594 | Deformable Mounting Assembly - A deformable fastener assembly for use with a gas turbine engine. The deformable fastener may be used to fasten a component of the gas turbine that is subjected to high temperatures and thermal deformation, such as an impingement sleeve assembly, to a rigid portion, such as the inner turbine shell of the gas turbine engine. The deformable fastener assemblies may permit components to be fastened to a rigid portion of the gas turbine with a consistent load input to permit frictional transient sliding of the component relative to the rigid portion of the gas turbine engine. | 04-24-2014 |
20140112759 | GAS TURBINE CASING THERMAL CONTROL DEVICE - A device for directing gas impingement to an inner casing of a gas turbine may include a plate configured for attachment to the outer surface of the inner casing. The plate has a first surface opposing the inner casing when the plate is attached to an area of the inner casing and a second surface opposite the first surface. The plate defines a plurality of holes through the plate from the first surface to the second surface. The holes are arranged with a predetermined non-uniform distribution in the plate corresponding to a desired preferential impingement pattern for providing non-uniform heat transfer from the area during operation of the gas turbine so as to control temperature of the inner casing across the area. Various options and modifications are possible. Related gas turbine assemblies are also disclosed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140130342 | SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING A TURBINE SECTION OF A GAS TURBINE - A counter weight for installing and removing a lower portion of an inner casing of a turbine section generally includes a semi-annular main body having a first radially extending mating surface and a second radially extending mating surface. A radial gear rack extends radially outward from the main body. The radial gear rack includes a primary segment that extends a first angular distance between the first radially extending mating surface and the second radially extending mating surface of the main body. A secondary segment of the radial gear rack extends a second angular distance from the second radially extending mating surface of the main body. The secondary segment defines an at least partially linear inner surface and an outer arcuate surface. | 05-15-2014 |
20140334925 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING A TURBINE NOZZLE - A system for supporting a turbine nozzle includes an inner barrel having a forward end, an aft end and an outer surface that extends between the forward end and the aft end. A first fitting that extends through the outer surface is defined within the inner barrel. The system further includes a nozzle support ring that defines a second fitting that is complementary to the first fitting defined within the inner barrel. | 11-13-2014 |
20150037133 | SYSTEM AND METHOD RELATING TO AXIAL POSITIONING TURBINE CASINGS AND BLADE TIP CLEARANCE IN GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A system for passively varying an axial position of an inner casing of a gas turbine pursuant to changing pressure in a flowpath during transient engine operation. The system may include: a connection assembly slidably connecting the inner casing to the outer casing for axial movement of the inner casing between a first position and a second position; means for pressurizing the annulus relative to a flowpath pressure; biasing means for axially preloading the inner casing toward the first position; and an inner casing receiving surface configured to receive a pressure in the annulus for axially loading the inner casing in opposition to the axial preload of the biasing means. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037145 | SYSTEMS RELATING TO AXIAL POSITIONING TURBINE CASINGS AND BLADE TIP CLEARANCE IN GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A gas turbine engine that includes: a flowpath defined through one of a compressor and a turbine; an inner casing defining an axially tilted outboard boundary of the flowpath, which, relative to the axial tilt, defines a converging direction in which the flowpath converges and a diverging direction in which the flowpath diverges; a row of rotor blades having outer tips that oppose the outboard boundary across a gap clearance defined therebetween; an outer casing concentrically arranged about the inner casing so to form an annulus therebetween; and a connection assembly that slidably connects the inner casing to the outer casing and includes a biasing means for axially preloading the inner casing in the converging direction. | 02-05-2015 |
20150063996 | INDUCER AND DIFFUSER CONFIGURATION FOR A GAS TURBINE SYSTEM - A system includes at least one inducer including a flow passage configured to guide a fluid flow into a cavity defined by a casing and rotor of a gas turbine engine, the flow passage includes an inlet configured to receive the fluid flow from a compressor diffuser of the gas turbine engine, and an outlet configured to discharge the fluid flow into the cavity. The at least one inducer is configured to be disposed within the gas turbine engine so that the second outlet is axially disposed forward of a diffuser outlet of the compressor diffuser. | 03-05-2015 |
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20090254951 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALLOWING MULTIPLE RECEIVING UNITS IN A NETWORK TO RECORD THE SAME CONTENT WHILE MINIMIZING NETWORK RESOURCE USE - A method and system for providing content includes a network having a plurality of receiving units generating a plurality of recording requests for content and communicating the recording requests through the network. The system also includes a first receiving unit of the plurality of receiving units that is selected by the network to record content corresponding to the request in a first memory and storing the content in a first memory of the first receiving unit. The network communicates a do-not record signal to the plurality of receiving units except the first receiving unit. A second receiving unit of the plurality of receiving units forms a selection for the content and communicating the selection to the first receiving unit. The first receiving unit streams the content to the second receiving unit through the network. The second receiving unit displays the content on a display associated with the second receiving unit. | 10-08-2009 |
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20130174192 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A SET TOP BOX USING WEATHER PROFILES - A system and method for determining unauthorized use of a set top box includes a set top box that receives a profile of weather conditions in a geographic area, generating a weather log, comparing the weather log and the profile and disabling the set top box from receiving signals in response to comparing. A head end and a plurality of other set top boxes may be used to gather the weather data to form the profile. | 07-04-2013 |
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20140075485 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING BETWEEN A HOST DEVICE AND A USER DEVICE THROUGH AN INTERMEDIATE DEVICE USING A COMPOSITE GRAPHICS SIGNAL - A system and method includes a host device, an intermediate device and a user device. A network is in communication with the host device, the intermediate device and the user device. The host device communicates a first graphics command and a second graphics command to the intermediate device. The intermediate device composites the first graphics command and the second graphics command to form a composite graphics command and communicating the composite graphics command to the user device. The user device generates a screen display in response to the composite graphics command. | 03-13-2014 |
20140075486 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING BETWEEN A HOST DEVICE AND USER DEVICE THROUGH AN INTERMEDIATE DEVICE USING SYNTAX TRANSLATION - A system and method includes a host device, an intermediate device and a user device having a device type associated therewith. A network is in communication with the host device, the intermediate device and the user device. The host device communicates a first graphics command to the intermediate device. The intermediate device converts the first graphics command to a second graphics command in response to the device type. The user device generates a screen display in response to the second graphics command. | 03-13-2014 |
20140075576 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHORIZING PLAYBACK FROM MULTIPLE DEVICES - A system and method for using content on multiple devices includes a head end associating a first user device and a second user device with a user account and authorizing the first user device and the second user device to receive content. The first user device forms a selection signal corresponding to a first content. The head end communicates the first content to the first user device corresponding to the selection signal. The first user device displays the first content on a first display associated therewith. The second user device receives the first content and displays the first content on a second display associated with the second user device. | 03-13-2014 |
20140130106 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY TRANSCODING CONTENT - A system and method for remotely transcoding content includes a set top box generating a playlist corresponding to content titles stored in a memory of the set top box. A user device is in communication with the cloud location and the set top box through a network. The user device reviews the playlist and selects a first content title from the playlist to form a selection. The cloud location includes a transcoder device transcoding content corresponding to the selection to form transcoded content. One of the cloud location and the set top box communicates the transcoded content to the user device. | 05-08-2014 |
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20140310737 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHORIZING PLAYBACK FROM MULTIPLE DEVICES - A system and method for using content on multiple devices includes a head end associating a first user device and a second user device with a user account and authorizing the first user device and the second user device to receive content. The first user device forms a selection signal corresponding to a first content. The head end communicates the first content to the first user device corresponding to the selection signal. The first user device displays the first content on a first display associated therewith. The second user device receives the first content and displays the first content on a second display associated with the second user device. | 10-16-2014 |
20150040150 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY TRANSCODING CONTENT - A system and method for remotely transcoding content includes a set top box generating a playlist corresponding to content titles stored in a memory of the set top box. A user device is in communication with the cloud location and the set top box through a network. The user device reviews the playlist and selects a first content title from the playlist to form a selection. The cloud location includes a transcoder device transcoding content corresponding to the selection to form transcoded content. One of the cloud location and the set top box communicates the transcoded content to the user device. | 02-05-2015 |