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20080249436 | Dynaflex - Utilizing the technology and methods disclosed, the characteristics of flexibility and rigidity for intralumenal devices, including coaxial two piece devices such as stylet and needle sets, can be adapted by the physician or device manufacturer according to the type of procedure, the patient size and unique anatomical challenges of a given procedure. Rigidity and flexibility can be actively controlled by the operator at predefined portions of a device through rotating the stylet within the cannula to bring about alignments of customized notches to impart target flexibility or rigidity profiles at specific spots on the device. The device operator may alter the relationship and orientation of specific notched and non-notched segments of either or both the stylet and cannula that are strategically located at said critical points along the length of the device. | 10-09-2008 |
20100152663 | Stylet for bilumenal flexible medical device - Utilizing the technology and methods disclosed, the characteristics of flexibility and rigidity for intralumenal devices, including coaxial two piece devices such as stylet and needle sets, can be adapted by a physician or device manufacturer according to the type of procedure, the patient size and unique anatomical challenges of a given procedure. Rigidity and flexibility are actively controlled by the operator at predefined portions of a device through rotating the stylet within the cannula to bring about alignments of customized notches to impart target flexibility or rigidity profiles at specific spots on the device. The device operator is able to alter the relationship and orientation of specific notched and non-notched segments of either or both the stylet and cannula that are strategically located at said critical points along the length of the device. | 06-17-2010 |
20130035609 | Stylet for Bilumenal Flexible Medical Device - Utilizing the technology and methods disclosed, the characteristics of flexibility and rigidity for intralumenal devices, including coaxial two piece devices such as stylet and needle sets, can be adapted by a physician or device manufacturer according to the type of procedure, the patient size and unique anatomical challenges of a given procedure. Rigidity and flexibility are actively controlled by the operator at predefined portions of a device through rotating the stylet within the cannula to bring about alignments of customized notches to impart target flexibility or rigidity profiles at specific spots on the device. The device operator is able to alter the relationship and orientation of specific notched and non-notched segments of either or both the stylet and cannula that are strategically located at said critical points along the length of the device. | 02-07-2013 |
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20090042294 | Hydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network and applications thereof - A dihydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network is provided that is useful in artificial tissue and tissue engineering applications, particularly to provide a synthetic macromolecular network for a wide variety of tissue types. In particular, artificial or synthetic cartilage, vocal cord material, vitreous material, soft tissue material and mitral valve material are described. In an embodiment, the network is composed of tyramine-substituted and cross-linked hyaluronan molecules, wherein cross-linking is achieved via peroxidase-mediated dityramine-linkages that can be performed in vivo. The dityramine bonds provide a stable, coherent hyaluronan-based hydrogel with desired physical properties. | 02-12-2009 |
20090142309 | Hydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network and applications thereof - A dihydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network is provided that is useful in artificial tissue and tissue engineering applications, particularly to provide a synthetic macromolecular network for a wide variety of tissue types. In particular, artificial or synthetic cartilage, vocal cord material, vitreous material, soft tissue material and mitral valve material are described. In an embodiment, the network is composed of tyramine-substituted and cross-linked hyaluronan molecules, wherein cross-linking is achieved via peroxidase-mediated dityramine-linkages that can be performed in vivo. The dityramine bonds provide a stable, coherent hyaluronan-based hydrogel with desired physical properties. | 06-04-2009 |
20090143766 | Hydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network and applications thereof - A dihydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network is provided that is useful in artificial tissue and tissue engineering applications, particularly to provide a synthetic macromolecular network for a wide variety of tissue types. In particular, artificial or synthetic cartilage, vocal cord material, vitreous material, soft tissue material and mitral valve material are described. In an embodiment, the network is composed of tyramine-substituted and cross-linked hyaluronan molecules, wherein cross-linking is achieved via peroxidase-mediated dityramine-linkages that can be performed in vivo. The dityramine bonds provide a stable, coherent hyaluronan-based hydrogel with desired physical properties. | 06-04-2009 |
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20080299019 | System and process for upgrading heavy hydrocarbons - A system and process for upgrading hydrocarbons such as heavy oils includes high temperature plasma reactor apparatus, in one or more vessels, into which the oils are introduced along with water, such as steam, to produce lighter hydrocarbon fractions, along with carbon monoxide and hydrogen, that flows to an additional stage where more hydrocarbons and water are introduced for further fractionating reactions facilitated by reaction of carbon monoxide and water to produce carbon dioxide and nascent, or prompt, free radicals of hydrogen. Heavy hydrocarbons upgraded can include heavy oils in the form of tar sands, oil shale, and oil residuals. The vessel or vessels can each contain a carbonaceous bed facilitating the described reactions and example embodiments include one vessel with the reactions performed in a single bed and, also, two vessels with the reactions performed in a carbonaceous bed portion in each vessel. | 12-04-2008 |
20100199556 | Plasma gasification reactor - A plasma gasification reactor vessel having a top section with a conical wall extending up from a bottom section, containing a carbonaceous bed into which plasma is injected by plasma torches, to a roof of the vessel is arranged in ways that can contribute to characteristics of gas flow and solids residence time that are favorable for thoroughness of reactions and yield of useful reactions products. In some cases, such a conical wall is combined in arrangements with other features such as one or more feed ports arranged to give more uniform distribution including examples with a feed port that has a distributive feed mechanism. The roof of the vessel, in some examples, has vertical outlet ports that include intrusions into the interior volume of the reactor proximate the conical wall of the top section. The configurations of outlet ports with intrusions and the configurations of feed ports for more uniform distribution of feed material are also applicable to reactor vessels with other geometries. | 08-12-2010 |
20100199557 | Plasma gasification reactor - A plasma gasification reactor vessel having a top section with a conical wall extending up from a bottom section, containing a carbonaceous bed into which plasma is injected by plasma torches, to a roof of the vessel is arranged in ways that can contribute to characteristics of gas flow and solids residence time that are favorable for thoroughness of reactions and yield of useful reactions products. In some cases, such a conical wall is combined in arrangements with other features such as one or more feed ports arranged to give more uniform distribution including examples with a feed port that has a distributive feed mechanism. The roof of the vessel, in some examples, has vertical outlet ports that include intrusions into the interior volume of the reactor proximate the conical wall of the top section. The configurations of outlet ports with intrusions and the configurations of feed ports for more uniform distribution of feed material are also applicable to reactor vessels with other geometries. | 08-12-2010 |
20100199560 | Plasma gasification reactor - A plasma gasification reactor vessel having a top section with a conical wall extending up from a bottom section, containing a carbonaceous bed into which plasma is injected by plasma torches, to a roof of the vessel is arranged in ways that can contribute to characteristics of gas flow and solids residence time that are favorable for thoroughness of reactions and yield of useful reactions products. In some cases, such a conical wall is combined in arrangements with other features such as one or more feed ports arranged to give more uniform distribution including examples with a feed port that has a distributive feed mechanism. The roof of the vessel, in some examples, has vertical outlet ports that include intrusions into the interior volume of the reactor proximate the conical wall of the top section. The configurations of outlet ports with intrusions and the configurations of feed ports for more uniform distribution of feed material are also applicable to reactor vessels with other geometries. | 08-12-2010 |
20100215554 | System and process for upgrading heavy hydrocarbons - A system and process for upgrading hydrocarbons such as heavy oils includes a high temperature plasma reactor apparatus, in one or more vessels, into which the oils are introduced along with water, such as steam, to produce lighter hydrocarbon fractions, along with carbon monoxide and hydrogen, that flows to an additional stage where more hydrocarbons and water are introduced for further fractionating reactions facilitated by reaction of carbon monoxide and water to produce carbon dioxide and nascent, or prompt, free radicals of hydrogen. Heavy hydrocarbons upgraded can include heavy oils in the form of tar sands, oil shale, and oil residuals. The vessel or vessels can each contain a carbonaceous bed facilitating the described reactions and example embodiments include one vessel with the reactions performed in a single bed and, also, two vessels with the reactions performed in a carbonaceous bed portion in each vessel. | 08-26-2010 |
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20110163836 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED FUSIBLE SWITCHING DISCONNECT MODULES AND DEVICES - A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and a switchable contact for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A tripping mechanism and control circuitry are provided to move the switchable contact to an open position in response to a predetermined electrical condition. | 07-07-2011 |
20110163837 | FUSIBLE SWITCHING DISCONNECT MODULES AND DEVICES WITH TRIPPING COIL - A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and a switchable contact for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A tripping mechanism and control circuitry are provided to move the switchable contact to an open position in response to a predetermined electrical condition. | 07-07-2011 |
20110169599 | FUSIBLE SWITCHING DISCONNECT MODULES AND DEVICES WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TRIP MECHANISM - A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and a switchable contact for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A tripping mechanism and control circuitry are provided to displace the switchable contact, as well as multiple other components in the device, in response to a predetermined electrical condition. | 07-14-2011 |
20110193675 | FUSIBLE SWITCHING DISCONNECT MODULES AND DEVICES WITH IN-LINE CURRENT DETECTION - A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and a switchable contact for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A current detecting element, a tripping mechanism, and control circuitry are provided to move the switchable contact to an open position in response to predetermined electrical current conditions in the device. | 08-11-2011 |
20110221563 | FUSED DISCONNECT SWITCH WITH TERMINAL OPENING COVER - A fusible switching disconnect device includes a switch housing and terminal cover therefore that blocks access to a line side fuse clip and prevents insertion of a rectangular fuse module when switch contacts in the device are closed. An interlock element further presents the fuse from being retracted when the switch contacts are closed. | 09-15-2011 |
20120019344 | CONFIGURABLE FUSE BLOCK ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - Modular fuse block assemblies configurable to accommodate overcurrent protection fuses of different physical sizes. Single and multi-pole blocks may be easily assembled from a reduced number of modular parts than would otherwise be required, with enhanced safety features and improved capability to meet spacing requirements in a multi-pole fuse block. | 01-26-2012 |
20120056708 | MODULAR FUSE HOLDER - Modular fuse holder assemblies for configurable panelboards are specifically adapted to meet the needs of photovoltaic fuses and solar powered systems. Fuse rejection features, safety features, and remote monitoring features are further provided. | 03-08-2012 |
20120309232 | Inline Fuse Holder Assembly - An inline fuse holder assembly encloses a fuse assembly including a fuse, and first and second wire connectors at respective first and second longitudinal ends of the fuse assembly. The inline fuse holder assembly includes first and second components including respective first and second connectors. The first and second connectors include mateable, non-releasable connection components configured to connect the first and second components to one another and form a substantially waterproof, non-releasable connection upon connection. The first and second components together define an enclosure for enclosing an entirety of the fuse assembly when the first and second fuse holder components are connected to one another. | 12-06-2012 |
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20080223816 | PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH ELONGATED VERTICAL FORMATION - A plastic container is disclosed comprising a base portion for supporting the container on a surface, an upper portion, and a body portion. The upper portion includes a neck and a dispensing opening. The body portion extends between the base portion and the neck, the body portion including a shoulder portion below the neck portion and a sidewall portion between the shoulder portion and the base portion. The body portion includes at least one elongated vertical formation that substantially extends along the sidewall portion from the base portion toward the shoulder portion, the elongated vertical portion being continuous along at least 0.60 the total height of the container. | 09-18-2008 |
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20100199611 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURIZING A PLASTIC CONTAINER - A system for manufacturing a plastic container, including a thin-walled container, includes an actuator and a base unit. The actuator may include a body portion and a holding/securing member configured to hold or secure a portion of a container. The base unit includes a heating surface and may optionally include an insert. In an embodiment, the actuator may be configured to apply a force or pressure on a container to contact the base unit, the base unit may be configured to receive a base portion of the container, and the heating surface may be configured to convey energy or heat to a portion of the base portion of said container. Embodiments of a method for providing a plastic container are also disclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
20110068513 | STRETCH BLOW MOLDED CONTAINER AND METHOD - A method for making a container is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes providing a preform; applying heat or energy to at least a portion of the preform to bring the portion to an elevated temperature and so an inner surface of the preform is heated; and applying an air flow to the preform. In an embodiment an airflow of at least about 2,200 ft/min to maintain a temperature differential between the inner surface and the outside surface of the portion of the preform being heated to within about 20° F. The preform may subsequently be blow molded to form a container. In embodiments of the invention, polypropylene preforms may be used in connection with injection-stretch blow molding (ISBM) technologies for high-speed production of polypropylene containers. | 03-24-2011 |
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20130199130 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURIZING A PLASTIC CONTAINER - A system for manufacturing a filled plastic container includes an actuator, a base unit including a heating surface, and a dispensing device or nozzle. The actuator includes a body portion and a holding/securing member configured to hold or secure a portion of said container. In embodiments, the actuator is configured to apply a force or pressure on said container to contact the base unit, the base unit is configured to receive a base portion of said container, the heating surface is configured to convey energy or heat to a portion of the base portion of said container, and the dispensing device or nozzle is configured to introduce an inert gas into said container. Methods for providing a filled plastic container and providing a thin-walled plastic container are also disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
20130200036 | CONTAINER SEAL CLOSURE AND ASSEMBLY - A seal closure for a container includes a closure body and a plug liner. In embodiments, the closure body includes an upper wall, an outer annular wall, a radially outer support portion, and a radially inner support portion. The outer annular wall includes formations configured to engage a neck portion of a container. The plug liner may be configured to extend radially across the radially inner support portion. A hollow space can be formed by and provided between the plug liner, the radially inner support portion, and the upper wall. Embodiments of the closure may also include a plug seal. A method for designing or configuring a closure to accommodate or displace a headspace associated with a container is also disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
20130213979 | PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH FLEXIBLE BASE AND RIGID SIDEWALL PORTION - A plastic container is disclosed that includes a sidewall portion and a base portion. In embodiments, the sidewall portion is configured to be rigid and substantially resist internal vacuum forces associated with the container, and the base is configured to flex in response to such internal vacuum forces. | 08-22-2013 |
20130213980 | PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH FLEXIBLE BASE - A plastic container is disclosed that includes a sidewall portion and a base portion. In embodiments, the base portion includes a flexible base portion configured for a first position, a second position, and a third position in response to internal forces associated with filling and cooling of container contents. The first position is a position following formation or molding, and prior to filling; the second position is a position during or following filling of contents at an elevated temperature, but before cooling or significant cooling of the contents, the second position is vertically lower than the first position; and the third position is a position after cooling of contents and vacuum forces associated with the contents have been substantially addressed, the third position is vertically higher than the first position. | 08-22-2013 |
20130228546 | PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH ELONGATED VERTICAL FORMATION - A plastic container is disclosed comprising a base portion for supporting the container on a surface, an upper portion, and a body portion. The upper portion includes a neck and a dispensing opening. The body portion extends between the base portion and the neck, the body portion including a shoulder portion below the neck portion and a sidewall portion between the shoulder portion and the base portion. The body portion includes at least one elongated vertical formation that substantially extends along the sidewall portion from the base portion toward the shoulder portion, the elongated vertical portion being continuous along at least 0.60 the total height of the container. | 09-05-2013 |
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20130283729 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURIZING A PLASTIC CONTAINER - A system for manufacturing a plastic container, including a thin-walled container, includes an actuator and a base unit. The actuator may include a body portion and a holding/securing member configured to hold or secure a portion of a container. The base unit includes a heating surface and may optionally include an insert. In an embodiment, the actuator may be configured to apply a force or pressure on a container to contact the base unit, the base unit may be configured to receive a base portion of the container, and the heating surface may be configured to convey energy or heat to a portion of the base portion of said container. Embodiments of a method for providing a plastic container are also disclosed. | 10-31-2013 |
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20150027975 | LIGHTWEIGHT PLASTIC CONTAINER AND PREFORM - A plastic container is provided that includes a hollow body portion including a lower supporting base portion; a sidewall portion extending upwardly from the base portion; and a neck portion extending upwardly from the sidewall portion. The neck portion includes a support flange having an upper and lower surface, a tamper-evident formation, and a dispensing opening at the top of the neck portion. In an embodiment, the dispensing opening has an inner diameter that is at least 22 mm, and the vertical distance from the top of the dispensing opening to the lower surface of the support flange is 0.580 inches or less. A preform and method for making a container are also disclosed. | 01-29-2015 |
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20100217889 | ACCELERATED BLOCK OPTION FOR TRIVIAL FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL (TFTP) - Systems and methods for improved data transfers are provided. In one embodiment, a computer readable data storage device having computer executable code for a method for an accelerated file transfer protocol is provided. The method comprises: determining a number (N) of data blocks for accelerating a sending device ahead of a receiving device; transmitting an initial data block plus N additional data blocks to the receiving device without waiting for an acknowledgement (ACK) message from the receiving device; checking for receipt of an ACK message; when a correct ACK message is received, transmitting a next data block; and when a final data block is transmitted, verifying receipt of an ACK message for each of a last N transmitted data blocks. | 08-26-2010 |
20110055422 | TRIVIAL FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL (TFTP) FILE SEGMENT AND FILE ADDRESS OPTIONS - A method of transferring data using a Trivial File Transport Protocol (TFTP) comprises sending a request packet from a client to a server, the request packet comprising a first TFTP option requesting that a segment of a grouping of data be transferred, and if an option acknowledgment packet comprising a second TFTP option corresponding to the first TFTP option is received at the client from the server, transferring the segment of the group of data as indicated in the second TFTP option using TFTP. | 03-03-2011 |
20120216037 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACCESS SECURITY FOR DATALOADING - Systems and methods for access security for dataloading are provided. In one implementation, a system comprises a first computer that transmits a packet, the first computer comprising: an authentication code memory that stores an authentication code for the packet; a first processing unit that executes communication instructions in a first memory, the communication instructions attaching the authentication code to the packet; and a first communication port that transmits the packet. The system also comprises a second computer that receives the packet, the second computer comprising: a second communication port that receives the packet; a verification code memory that stores a verification code for verifying the packet's authentication code; and a second processing unit that executes verification instructions in a second memory, the verification instructions comparing the verification code against the authentication code, wherein the second computer rejects the packet if the verification code does not match the authentication code. | 08-23-2012 |
20120259955 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIPLE COMPUTER DATALOADING USING A STANDARD DATALOADER - Systems and methods for multiple computer dataloading using a standard dataloader are provided. In one embodiment, a method for simultaneously uploading duplicate data to a plurality of computers comprises: performing a handshake message exchange with a dataloader to determine a MAC address for a target node; conducting a data transfer between the dataloader and the target node by forwarding a file transfer protocol message having the MAC address for the target node from the dataloader to the target node; forwarding the file transfer protocol message to at least one node other than the target node, wherein the at least one node and the target node both consume the file transfer protocol message; and selectively suppressing one or more response messages generated by the at least one node from reaching the dataloader. | 10-11-2012 |
20120331107 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEGOTIATED ACCELERATED BLOCK OPTION FOR TRIVIAL FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL (TFTP) - Systems and Methods for Negotiated Accelerated Block Option for Trivial File Transfer Protocol are provided. In one embodiment, a method for implementing a negotiated accelerated Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) file transfers, the method comprising: transmitting a TFTP request packet for accelerated transfer from a requesting device to a serving device; receiving a response from the serving device; determining whether to initiate an accelerated transfer by evaluating the response packet from the serving device; and when evaluating the response packet indicates that the serving device accepts acceleration, initiating an accelerated TFTP file transfer using a negotiated block acceleration value, wherein the negotiated block acceleration value is negotiated by the client device and the Accelerated TFTP Server Engine based on one or both of hardware constraint factors and transmission statistics. | 12-27-2012 |