Lenz, US
Aime' Lenz, Kansas City, MO US
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20080298879 | LIQUID APPLICATOR WITH AN ANGLED ELONGATED HEAD - The present invention relates generally to liquid applicators. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hand-held liquid applicator having a flexible elongated hollow body and elongated head with at least two openings, and a mechanism for fracturing the ampoules to release the liquid for dispensing. | 12-04-2008 |
Amber Lenz, Germantown, TN US
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20130295213 | SPACER MOLDS FOR ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS - A prosthetic mold for forming a prosthesis is disclosed. The prosthesis can include a bone mating surface, an articulating surface, and an intermedullary post. The prosthetic mold can include a first portion, a second portion engageable with the first portion, and an injection portion. The first portion can be configured to form the articulating surface. The second portion can be configured to form the bone mating surface and define an intermedullary post cavity. Engagement between the first and second portions can define a mold cavity. The injection port can be axially aligned, and in communication, with the intermedullary post cavity. The injection port can engage an injection assembly. In one embodiment, the prosthetic mold is configured to form a tibial prosthesis. In another embodiment, the prosthetic mold is configured to form a femoral prosthesis. | 11-07-2013 |
20140348973 | SPACER MOLD FOR ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS - A mold for forming a prosthesis is disclosed. The mold can include a stem portion, a head portion, and a securement assembly. The stem portion and the head portion can be provided in a kit having a variety of different interior dimensions so that a user can select or customize a mold cavity size based on the dimensions of a particular implant site of a patient. While a set of stem portions and head portions can have interior dimensions of varying sizes, each of the stem portions and each of the head portions can have the same or similar exterior dimensions for attachment using a common securement structure. Related methods are also disclosed. | 11-27-2014 |
Arthur W. Lenz, Papillion, NE US
Derrick D. Lenz, Olathe, KS US
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20140191096 | MAGNETIC DEVICE MOUNT - A mounting system for mounting a personal navigation device to a surface comprises a base assembly, a socket, and a mounting coupler. The base assembly includes a base, a mounting ball, and an arm connecting the base to the mounting ball. The socket may be integrated in the personal navigation device and includes spaced apart first and second magnets. The mounting coupler may attach to the mounting ball of the base assembly and removably couple with the socket of the personal navigation device. The mounting coupler may include a body and spaced apart first and second magnets. The body may include a forward wall configured to couple with the personal navigation device and a rear wall configured to couple with the base assembly. The magnets may be aligned with the magnets of the personal navigation device to ensure proper orientation of the personal navigation device on the mounting coupler. | 07-10-2014 |
Derrick D. Lenz, Wichita, KS US
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20080205036 | SINGLE AXIS HEADLAMP - A headlamp ( | 08-28-2008 |
20090249700 | AIR FRAMES FOR OUTDOOR GOODS - A backpack ( | 10-08-2009 |
Douglas H. Lenz, East Amherst, NY US
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20090043405 | Method and system of monitoring, sensor validation and predictive fault analysis - The present invention provides an improved method and system for real-time monitoring, validation, optimization and predictive fault analysis in a process control system. The invention monitors process operations by continuously analyzing sensor measurements and providing predictive alarms using models of normal process operation and statistical parameters corresponding to normal process data, and generating secondary residual process models. The invention allows for the creation of a fault analyzer directly from linearly independent models of normal process operation, and provides for automatic generation from such process models of linearly dependent process models. Fuzzy logic is used in various fault situations to compute certainty factors to identify faults and/or validate underlying assumptions. In one aspect, the invention includes a real-time sensor data communications bridge module; a state transition logic module; a sensor validation and predictive fault analysis module; and a statistical process control module; wherein each of the modules operates simultaneously. | 02-12-2009 |
Douglas Henry Lenz, Troy, NY US
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20150191594 | NON-DUSTING POLY(PHENYLENE ETHER) PARTICLES - Disclosed herein are non-dusting poly(phenylene ether) particles comprising 80 to 96 weight percent of poly(phenylene ether) particles having a mean particle size of 1 to 40 micrometers; and 4 to 20 weight percent of a liquid reactive diluent. Poly(alkenyl aromatic) resins, rubber-modified poly(alkenyl aromatic) resins, and hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated, and non-hydrogenated block copolymers of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene are all excluded from the particles. The liquid reactive diluent is selected from a first polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule, a first epoxy resin, a first ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a polyether-modified polysiloxane, and combinations thereof. Also disclosed are compositions comprising the non-dusting poly(phenylene ether) particles and a thermoset composition, wherein the liquid reactive diluent is reactive with the components of the thermoset composition. | 07-09-2015 |
Elmar H. Lenz, Westminster, CO US
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20120191349 | LANDFILL GAS SURFACE MONITOR AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention provide systems, devices, and method for monitoring gas emissions within a geographic area. A method for monitoring gas emissions may include providing a gas-monitoring device configured to be moved within the geographic area. The method may also include determining geographic locations of the device as the device is moved within the geographic area, determining a quantity of one or more gases in the air as the device is moved within the geographic area, and associating the geographic locations with the quantity of gases to provide gas emissions data for the geographic area. The gas emissions data may be communicated to one or more external devices, sources, and/or systems for analysis, documentation, and/or compliance reporting. | 07-26-2012 |
Evan Lenz, Indianola, WA US
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20100313736 | System and method for learning music in a computer game - A system comprising means for receiving a first input from an electronic device, said first input pertaining to performance of music by a user, means for receiving a second input, said second input pertaining at least to music intended to be performed by the user; and a comparison module software executing on a computer and adapted to receive said first input and to receive said second input, wherein the comparison module compares the first input from a user to the second input to produce at least one indicia of the user's success in performing the intended music correctly, the comparison module sends to a display module associated with the user information including at least the music intended to be performed by the user and the indicia of the user's success in performing the intended music correctly, and the comparison module further sends to the display module associated with the user a timing signal suitable for indicating the speed at which the music should be shown on the display and played by the user, said timing signal computed according to one or more tempo modes selectable by the user, is disclosed. | 12-16-2010 |
Fay A. Lenz, Boise, ID US
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20140007820 | Cat Spray Blocker and Catcher - The present disclosed technology is a pet care product which blocks and catches cat spray, preventing the spray from being spread around in the pet owner's home on walls, furniture and carpets. The blocker and catcher is a preferably waterproof panel positioned beneath the cat's tail and closely behind the cat's butt. Preferably, the waterproof panel is positioned by hanging from a tail cord or strap which passes around the cat's tail. Preferably, the tail cord or strap is itself connected to the top side of a waist strap which passes around the cat's waist. This way, the waterproof panel hangs down behind the butt of the cat which is the area of the cat spray, and the panel blocks, deflects, catches and even collects the cat spray when it occurs. | 01-09-2014 |
Graig Jerove Lenz, Harrogate, TN US
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20110174953 | EZ-Mark Picture Hanging Marker - EZ-Mark Picture Hanging Marker consists of a head that has an adhesive coating on one side and a marking device, like a pin or marker on the other side. On the other side of the marking device is an encasement sleeve that protrudes further than the marker. The adhesive coating of the head is attached to the back of a picture frame or other object that needs hanging. Once the adhesive coating or other attachment mechanism is put in place, the frame may be moved along the wall into the desired location of hanging. The EZ-Hang Picture Hanging Marker user is then able to mark the desired location of where they would like to place their nail by pressing on the picture frame or hanging instrument. Only when significant force is applied to the picture frame, does a marking device protrude from EZ-Hang's encasement sleeve and mark the wall. | 07-21-2011 |
Jack Lenz, Bronx, NY US
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20130323279 | Human Endogenous Retrovirus Polypeptide Compositions and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides isolated HERV polypeptides; and compositions, including immunogenic compositions, comprising a HERV polypeptide. The present invention provides immunogenic compositions comprising a nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a HERV polypeptide. The immunogenic compositions are useful for stimulating a T cell immune response to a lentiviral peptide. The present invention further provides methods of stimulating an immune response in an individual to a retrovirus- or lentivirus-infected cell. The present invention further provides methods of treating cancers in which HERV polypeptides are expressed. Also provided are methods of treating disorders, involving decreasing an immune response to a HERV polypeptide. | 12-05-2013 |
James E. Lenz, Urbana, IL US
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20130197767 | Agricultural Machine Having a System for Automatic Setting of a Working Parameter, and Associated Method - An agricultural machine comprises an electronic control device, an actuator, which is actuated under external power, for adjustment of at least one working parameter of the agricultural machine, and a sensor, which is connected to the control device, for detection of the vertical position of the agricultural machine. It is proposed that the control device can be operated so as to derive from the signals of the sensor which topographical zone of a number of topographical zones of a field the agricultural machine is situated in each case, and to activate the actuator as a function of the respective topographical zone. | 08-01-2013 |
James Edward Lenz, Fargo, ND US
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20100039103 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A MOVABLE MEMBER - A first magnet is secured to the movable member at a first axial position and is associated with a first magnetic field. A secondary magnet is secured to the movable member at a secondary axial position and is associated with a secondary magnetic field. A sensor assembly comprises magnetic sensors arranged in an array (e.g., on a fixed member). A first magnetic sensor is spaced apart from the sensor assembly such that the first magnetic sensor detects the first magnetic field of the first magnet in a first state and an absence of or change in the first magnetic field in a second state. A data processor is arranged for determining an axial position of the moveable member based on at least one of the magnetic fields sensed by the sensor assembly. | 02-18-2010 |
James R. Lenz, Canton, MI US
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20110076169 | ROTARY COMPRESSOR - The eccentric on the crankshaft of a rotary compressor, as well as the roller that surrounds the crankshaft, is replaced by an elliptical cam that acts as a double eccentric. In this manner, the elliptical cam provides for proper balancing of the crankshaft and other components of the compressor, while eliminating the need to use counterweights. Specifically, the elliptical cam is symmetrical, resulting in equal forces acting on opposing sides of the elliptical cam. This allows the elliptical cam to maintain its balance throughout its rotation, even when operating at a high rate of revolution. | 03-31-2011 |
James Robert Lenz, Bristol, TN US
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20140212311 | COMPRESSOR - A compressor can have one or more of a suction fitting with integral louvers and a screen, a motor cap with a plurality of holes in the top surface of the motor cap to permit refrigerant to enter a suction plenum, a filter positioned over the plurality of holes in the motor cap, a filter for the cage bearing and a braze ring installed in one or more of the compressor fittings. | 07-31-2014 |
Jonathan T Lenz, Bethlehem, PA US
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20150349567 | MULTIPLE LOCATION LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM - A multiple location load control system comprises a main device and remote devices, which do not require neutral connections, but allow for visual and audible feedback at the main device and the remote devices. The main device and the remote devices are adapted to be coupled together via an accessory wiring. The main device can be wired on the line side and the load side of the load control system. The main device is configured to enable a charging path to allow the remote devices to charge power supplies through the accessory wiring during a first time period of a half-cycle of the AC power source. The main device and the remote devices are configured to communicate with each other via the accessory wiring during a second time period of the half-cycle, for example, by actively pulling-up and actively pulling-down the accessory wiring to communicate using tri-state logic. | 12-03-2015 |
Jonathan T. Lenz, Emmaus, PA US
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20120281606 | LOW-POWER RADIO-FREQUENCY RECEIVER - A low-power RF receiver has a decreased current consumption. The receiver may be used in control devices, such as battery-powered motorized window treatments and two-wire dimmer switches. The receiver uses an RF sub-sampling technique to check for RF signals and then puts the receiver to sleep for a sleep time that is longer than a packet length of a transmitted packet to conserve battery power. The receiver compares detected RF energy to a threshold that may be increased to decrease the sensitivity of the receiver and increase the battery lifetime. After detecting an RF signal, the receiver is put to sleep for a snooze time that is longer than the sleep time and just slightly shorter than the time between two consecutive transmitted packets. | 11-08-2012 |
20140265568 | COMISSIONING LOAD CONTROL SYSTEMS - A load control system may include load control devices for controlling power provided to an electrical load. The load control devices may include a control-source device and a control-target device. The control-target device may control the power provided to the electrical load based on digital messages received from the control-source device. A user device may discover load control devices when the load control devices are within an established range associated with the user device. The user device and the load control devices may communicate via a wireless communications module. The established range may be adjusted based on the configurable transmit power of the user device or the wireless communications module associated with the user device. A discovered control-target device may be associated with a control-source device to enable the control-target device to control the power provided to the electrical load based on digital messages received from the control-source device. | 09-18-2014 |
20150179058 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTICS - A load control system may include devices for performing communications for controlling an amount of power provided to an electrical load. The devices may include load control devices that may communicate by transmitting digital messages. A user device having an adjustable wireless communication range may be used for discovering devices, configuring devices, and/or diagnosing devices in the load control system. The user device may detect whether devices are within an established wireless communication range of one another for performing communications. The user device may detect digital messages transmitted from a device and/or digital messages received at a device to determine whether the digital messages are correctly communicated in the load control system. The user device may provide an indication to a user indicating whether a digital message is correctly transmitted or received by a device in the load control system. | 06-25-2015 |
Karen Lenz, Apex, NJ US
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20120141502 | ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO E6 PROTEINS OF HPV AND USE THEREOF - The subject invention provides an antibody composition for detecting E6 protein of at least one HPV strain in a sample. The subject antibodies may be used to detect oncogenic HPV E6 proteins in a sample, and the antibodies find use in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including methods of diagnosing and treating cancer. Kits for performing the subject methods and containing the subject antibodies are also provided. Also disclosed in the present invention is a method of generating an antibody that specifically binds to amino-terminus of E6 proteins of at least two HPV strains. | 06-07-2012 |
20150153345 | ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO E6 PROTEINS OF HPV AND USE THEREOF - The subject invention provides an antibody composition for detecting E6 protein of at least one HPV strain in a sample. The subject antibodies may be used to detect oncogenic HPV E6 proteins in a sample, and the antibodies find use in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including methods of diagnosing and treating cancer. Kits for performing the subject methods and containing the subject antibodies are also provided. Also disclosed in the present invention is a method of generating an antibody that specifically binds to amino-terminus of E6 proteins of at least two HPV strains. | 06-04-2015 |
Kristi O. Lenz, Swarthmore, PA US
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20080261936 | METHODS OF REDUCING THE BODY WEIGHT OF A SUBJECT BY ADMINISTERING A FATTY ACID ESTER OF AN ESTROGEN OR ESTROGEN DERIVATIVE IN AN OIL AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME - Compositions and methods for reducing the body weight of a subject are disclosed. The invention is directed to methods for reducing the body weight in a subject comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of a fatty acid ester of an estrogen or estrogen derivative in an oil. Furthermore the invention is directed to compositions for reducing the body weight in a subject comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of a fatty acid ester of an estrogen or estrogen derivative in an oil. | 10-23-2008 |
Laurel L. Lenz, Denver, CO US
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20130259826 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES FOR STIMULATING IMMUNE RESPONSES - Embodiments herein report compositions, methods and uses for inducing an innate immune response in a subject. Embodiments herein also generally report compositions, methods and uses for bacterial-derived peptides to induce an innate immune response in a subject having a bacterial or viral disorder and/or cancer. In certain embodiments, compositions herein concern derivatives of p60 protein of | 10-03-2013 |
Michael C. Lenz, Wichita, KS US
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20140215647 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF SORGHUM VARIETY GSV370669 - The invention relates to the | 07-31-2014 |
20140215648 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF SORGHUM VARIETY GSV415986 - The invention relates to the | 07-31-2014 |
20140215649 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF SORGHUM VARIETY GSV672338 - The invention relates to the sorghum variety designated GSV672338. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the sorghum variety GSV672338. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the sorghum variety GSV672338 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing sorghum plants by crossing the sorghum variety GSV672338 with itself or another sorghum variety and plants produced by such methods. | 07-31-2014 |
20140215650 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF SORGHUM VARIETY GSV548207 - The invention relates to the | 07-31-2014 |
Nathaniel M. Lenz, Southaven, MS US
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20110190898 | CRUCIATE-RETAINING KNEE PROSTHESIS - Certain embodiments generally provide an improved tibial base member comprising keel portions that allow one or both cruciate ligaments to be preserved. Other embodiments provide improved lateral and/or medial inserts having a mesial lip that helps relieve and/or prevent impingement between the femoral component and the tibial eminence. Other embodiments provide improved femoral components having various chamfers to provide additional clearance with respect to the tibial eminence and posterior cruciate ligament without decreasing bone coverage. | 08-04-2011 |
Nathaniel M. Lenz, Andover, MA US
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20140156014 | IMPROVED KNEE PROSTHESIS - Tibial inserts and tibial femoral systems are provided for improved knee reconstruction systems. External rotation of a knee joint implant is enhanced by modifications to the post, providing a recess that allows clearance of the post against the corners of a box wall within the femoral component. The rotation provides for a more natural knee joint motion of the implant. The depth, size, and location of the post relief may be modified for certain applications to provide both improved rotational motion and constraint against undesirable motion of the knee. | 06-05-2014 |
Nathaniel M. Lenz, Germantown, TN US
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20110251695 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TENSIONING LIGAMENTS AND OTHER SOFT TISSUES - Systems, methods and devices for tensioning posterior cruciate ligaments during cruciate or bi-cruciate ligament-sparing arthroplasty. Non-limiting examples of such systems may include at least one series of tibial inserts of equal size; the at least one series of tibial inserts having at least one set of tibial inserts of equal thickness. The at least one set of tibial inserts of equal thickness may include at least two tibial inserts having different geometries in a posterior portion, the different geometries being configured to change the tension in the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The different geometries in the posterior portions of the tibial inserts are configured so as to allow the posterior cruciate ligament to be tensioned or loosened independently of the tibial insert thickness and/or size. By providing different posterior geometries for each insert within a set of a series, a surgeon may be provided with more flexibility in choosing an insert that satisfies stability requirements in a non-invasive manner. | 10-13-2011 |
20140243988 | KNEE PROSTHESIS - Tibial inserts and tibial femoral systems are provided for improved knee reconstruction systems. External rotation of a knee joint implant is enhanced by modifications to the post, providing a recess that allows clearance of the post against the corners of a box wall within the femoral component. The rotation provides for a more natural knee joint motion of the implant. The depth, size, and location of the post relief may be modified for certain applications to provide both improved rotational motion and constraint against undesirable motion of the knee. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244220 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING FIT OF AN IMPLANT TO ANATOMY - A system and method for pre-operatively optimizing a fit of an orthopaedic implant relative to a particular individuals anatomy is provided. The method includes: receiving information including a three-dimensional anatomic model of the individuals anatomy; computing a periphery of a simulated resection portion of the anatomic model without reference to any abnormal morphology; identifying a preliminary size for an orthopaedic implant component for use on the simulated resection surface; initially positioning the orthopaedic implant model relative to the simulated resection portion; generating random point sets around the peripheries of the simulated resection portion and the orthopaedic implant model; utilizing a position optimizer to determine whether the position of the orthopaedic implant periphery relative to the simulated resection portion periphery is optimal; determining whether the selected orthopaedic implant model results in overhang; and verifying the position of the orthopaedic implant and/or the size of the orthopaedic implant. | 08-28-2014 |
20150196308 | PATIENT-MATCHED TOTAL KNEE ARTHROSCOPY - A gauge assembly includes a distal femur gauge including medial and lateral condyle paddles each having a shape and size corresponding to a pre-operative planned distal resection of a patient's femur, and a tibial cutting block connected to the distal femur gauge. The condyle paddles include features, for example, pin-receiving holes, that permit intra-operative anterior-posterior and/or internal-external adjustment of the position of the distal femur gauge. The tibial cutting block includes features, for example, pin-receiving slot and holes, that permit fixing of the varus-valgus and flexion-extension degrees of freedom prior to fixing the internal-external and medial-lateral degrees of freedom. | 07-16-2015 |
Nathaniel Milton Lenz, Southaven, MS US
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20100331848 | Methods and Apparatus for Performing Knee Arthroplasty - Methods and apparatus for performing knee arthroplasty, including, but not limited to, bicruciate retaining knee arthroplasty, are described herein. Methods and apparatus for preparing a distal femur for a femoral implant as well as methods and apparatus for preparing a proximal tibia for a tibial implant are described. These methods and apparatus, in at least some embodiments and uses, facilitate decreasing the complexity of knee arthroplasty procedures such as bicruciate retaining procedures, while maintaining, if not improving on, the safety, accuracy and/or effectiveness of such procedures. | 12-30-2010 |
Nathaniel Milton Lenz, Germantown, TN US
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20120041566 | STRUCTURES FOR USE IN ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT FIXATION AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION ONTO A BONE - An orthopaedic implant including a base portion and first and second transverse portions extending transversely from the base portion to thereby define an inner region of the implant sized for receipt of an end portion of a bone therein. The implant further includes at least one anchor structure projecting from the base portion and sized and configured for receipt within an opening formed in the end portion of the bone. The anchor structure extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a proximal end attached to the base portion and an opposite distal end, and further includes a tapered outer surface that inwardly tapers in a proximal-to-distal direction along the longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, the anchor structure also includes one or more grooves extending into the tapered outer surface, with a flowable material positioned about at least a portion of the tapered outer surface and positioned within the grooves, and with the flowable material configured to cure to a hardened state. | 02-16-2012 |
20120197409 | CONSTRAINED KNEE PROSTHESIS - A tibial insert includes a base and a post extending from the base along a longitudinal axis. The post has a medial surface, a lateral surface, and a height along the longitudinal axis. The medial surface has a medial section, and the lateral surface has a lateral section oriented substantially parallel to the medial section. The medial section and the lateral section each have a width in a substantially anterior-posterior direction that is sufficient to enable varus/valgus constraint over a flexion/extension range from extension to about 90 to 120 degrees of flexion when the tibial insert is mated with a femoral component. | 08-02-2012 |
20130203031 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING PARAMETERS OF ORTHOPAEDIC PROCEDURES - Systems and methods for optimizing parameters of an orthopaedic procedure for a particular patient, including parameters relating to the anatomic and biomechanic fit of an implant or implant system implanted into the patient's joint. These systems and methods may utilize patient-specific information gathered pre-operatively in conjunction with optimization algorithms to determine an optimal implant design and an optimal position and orientation for implantation of the implant into the particular patient's joint. | 08-08-2013 |
20130226190 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING PARAMETERS OF ORTHOPAEDIC PROCEDURES - Systems and methods for optimizing parameters of an orthopaedic procedure for a particular patient, including parameters relating to the anatomic and biomechanic fit of an implant or implant system implanted into the patient's joint. These systems and methods may utilize patient-specific information gathered pre-operatively in conjunction with optimization algorithms to determine an optimal implant design and an optimal position and orientation for implantation of the implant into the particular patient's joint. | 08-29-2013 |
20130317620 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TENSIONING LIGAMENTS AND OTHER SOFT TISSUES - Systems, methods and devices for tensioning posterior crucial ligaments during cruciate or bi-cruciate ligament-sparing arthroplasty. Non-limiting examples of such systems may include at least one series of tibial inserts of equal size; the at least one series of tibial inserts having at least one set of tibial inserts of equal thickness. The at least one set of tibial inserts of equal thickness may include at least two tibial inserts having different geometries in a posterior portion, the different geometries being configured to change the tension in the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The different geometries in the posterior portions of the tibial inserts are configured so as to allow the posterior cruciate ligament to be tensioned or loosened independently of the tibial insert thickness and/or size. By providing different posterior geometries for each insert within a set of a series, a surgeon may be provided with more flexibility in choosing an insert that satisfies stability requirements in a non-invasive manner. | 11-28-2013 |
20140309640 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING KNEE ARTHROPLASTY - Methods and apparatus for performing knee arthroplasty, including, but not limited to, bicruciate retaining knee arthroplasty, are described herein. Methods and apparatus for preparing a distal femur for a femoral implant as well as methods and apparatus for preparing a proximal tibia for a tibial implant are described. These methods and apparatus, in at least some embodiments and uses, facilitate decreasing the complexity of knee arthroplasty procedures such as bicruciate retaining procedures, while maintaining, if not improving on, the safety, accuracy and/or effectiveness of such procedures. | 10-16-2014 |
20140324176 | CONSTRAINED KNEE PROSTHESIS - A tibial insert includes a base and a post extending from the base along a longitudinal axis. The post has a medial surface, a lateral surface, and a height along the longitudinal axis. The medial surface has a medial section, and the lateral surface has a lateral section oriented substantially parallel to the medial section. The medial section and the lateral section each have a width in a substantially anterior-posterior direction that is sufficient to enable varus/valgus constraint over a flexion/extension range from extension to about 90 to 120 degrees of flexion when the tibial insert is mated with a femoral component. | 10-30-2014 |
20150088265 | CRUCIATE-RETAINING KNEE PROSTHESIS - Certain embodiments generally provide an improved tibial base member comprising keel portions that allow one or both cruciate ligaments to be preserved. Other embodiments provide improved lateral and/or medial inserts having a mesial lip that helps relieve and/or prevent impingement between the femoral component and the tibial eminence. Other embodiments provide improved femoral components having various chamfers to provide additional clearance with respect to the tibial eminence and posterior cruciate ligament without decreasing bone coverage. | 03-26-2015 |
20150182344 | KNEE PROSTHESIS - A tibial insert includes a base and a post extending from the base along a longitudinal axis. The post has a medial surface, a lateral surface, and a height along the longitudinal axis. The medial surface has a medial section, and the lateral surface has a lateral section oriented substantially parallel to the medial section. The medial section and the lateral section each have a width in a substantially anterior-posterior direction that is sufficient to enable varus/valgus constraint over a flexion/extension range from extension to about 90 to 120 degrees of flexion when the tibial insert is mated with a femoral component. | 07-02-2015 |
Oron Lenz, Haifa, IL US
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20140281457 | METHOD FOR BOOTING A HETEROGENEOUS SYSTEM AND PRESENTING A SYMMETRIC CORE VIEW - A heterogeneous processor architecture and a method of booting a heterogeneous processor is described. A processor according to one embodiment comprises: a set of large physical processor cores; a set of small physical processor cores having relatively lower performance processing capabilities and relatively lower power usage relative to the large physical processor cores; and a package unit, to enable a bootstrap processor. The bootstrap processor initializes the homogeneous physical processor cores, while the heterogeneous processor presents the appearance of a homogeneous processor to a system firmware interface. | 09-18-2014 |
Peter Lenz, Reno, NV US
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20090101588 | Removal of Arsenic from Drinking and Process Water - A method of removing arsenic and heavy metals from water using metal salt hydroxide-gels is provided. The arsenic present in water is adsorbed onto the hydroxide-gels which can effectively be filtered through a diatomaceous earth (DE) filtration bed. The combination of DE mixed hydroxide-gels is also effective in removing arsenic from water and heavy metals from water. | 04-23-2009 |
20110094969 | REMOVAL OF ARSENIC FROM DRINKING AND PROCESS WATER - A method of removing arsenic and heavy metals from water using metal salt hydroxide-gels is provided. The arsenic present in water is adsorbed onto the hydroxide-gels which can effectively be filtered through a diatomaceous earth (DE) filtration bed. The combination of DE mixed hydroxide-gels is also effective in removing arsenic from water and heavy metals from water. | 04-28-2011 |
Peter E. Lenz, Reno, NV US
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20090011240 | CRYSTALLINE SILICA-FREE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH FILTER AIDS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of producing a range of diatomaceous earth filter aids having selectable permeabilities and less than about 1 percent by weight total crystalline silica. The method includes milling diatomaceous earth ore to a size range of between about 100 micrometers and about 1400 micrometers; calcining the milled diatomaceous earth in a calciner; and milling the calcined diatomaceous earth in an adjustable milling and classification system to produce diatomaceous earth filter aids. Systems to implement such methods and compositions produced by such methods are also described. | 01-08-2009 |
20090181848 | CRYSTALLINE SILICA-FREE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH BLENDED FILTER AIDS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of producing a range of diatomaceous earth blended filter aids having selectable permeabilities and less than about 1 percent by weight total of crystalline silica and less than about 0.1% by weight total of respirable crystalline silica. The method includes milling diatomaceous earth ore to a size range of between about 100 micrometers and about 1400 micrometers; calcining the milled diatomaceous earth in a calciner; milling the calcined diatomaceous earth in an adjustable milling and classification system to produce diatomaceous earth filter aids, and blending the diatomaceous earth with expanded perlite to form a low bulk density and low solubility filter aid. | 07-16-2009 |
Peter Edward Lenz, Reno, NV US
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20140171305 | Diatomaceous Earth Filter Aid Containing a Low Crystalline Silica Content - A diatomaceous earth product with low crystalline silica content after at least one calcination step of between about 927° C. (1700° F.) and about 1149° C. (2100° F.) is disclosed. The product comprises natural diatomaceous earth and at least one binding agent comprising potassium silicate. Further the product comprises no more than about 4.0 wt % of crystalline silica and has a permeability in the range of about 0.3 darcy to greater than about 20 darcy. A process for making such diatomaceous earth product with a low crystalline silica content is disclosed. Moreover, a diatomaceous earth filter aid comprising such a diatomaceous earth product is disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
20140353243 | Low Soluble Iron Content Diamite Filter Aids - A process for manufacturing low soluble iron, medium flow rate diatomite filter aids and such filter aids are disclosed. Sodium aluminate is used as an additive. As compared to either straight calcined or soda ash flux-calcined diatomite filter aids of similar permeabilities made from the same ore, the disclosed filter aids have much lower iron solubilities. For instance, disclosed filter aids of about 0.3 to about 2.0 Darcy were made using an alkali aluminate as an additive/flux agent to have an EBC soluble iron content of less than 100 ppm versus more than 140 ppm for similar filter aids that were made from the same ore and flux-calcined with soda ash. | 12-04-2014 |
20150129490 | Low Soluble Iron Diatomite Filter Aids - Processes for manufacturing low soluble iron diatomite filter aids and such filter aids are disclosed. Aluminum oxide and/or aluminum hydroxide are used as additives when preparing the flux-calcined diatomite filter aids. As compared to either straight-calcined or soda ash flux-calcined diatomite filter aids of similar permeabilities made from the same ore, the disclosed filter aids have lower soluble iron levels. For instance, disclosed filter aids of about 0.5 to about 2.0 Darcy were made using either an aluminum oxide or aluminum hydroxide additive with soda ash. The disclosed filter aids may have an EBC soluble iron content of less than 80 ppm versus 130 ppm for similar filter aids that were made from the same ore and flux-calcined with just soda ash. | 05-14-2015 |
Richard Lenz, College Station, TX US
Richard D. Lenz, Amherst, NY US
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20140174291 | CO2 CAPTURE PROCESSES USING ROTARY WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS - The disclosure relates to a continuous or semi-continuous, cyclic, countercurrent sorption-desorption method for enhanced control, separation, and/or purification of CO | 06-26-2014 |
Richard D. Lenz, Tonawanda, NY US
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20140175336 | CO2 CAPTURE PROCESSES USING ROTARY WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS - The disclosure relates to a continuous or semi-continuous, cyclic, countercurrent sorption-desorption method for enhanced control, separation, and/or purification of CO | 06-26-2014 |
Richard D. Lenz, Centreville, VA US
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20110217218 | Systems and Methods for Acid Gas Removal - A method and system for the selective removal of CO | 09-08-2011 |
Richard L. Lenz, Kaysville, UT US
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20110168484 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN ASYMMETRIC CELLULAR ACOUSTIC DIFFUSER - The present invention relates to providing an acoustic diffuser. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for providing an asymmetric cellular acoustic diffuser adapted to diffuse sound waves that encounter a surface. Further, the present invention relates to providing a system of asymmetric cellular acoustic diffusers adapted to diffuse sound waves that encounter one or more surfaces in an acoustic environment. In some embodiments, an acoustic diffusion device as contemplated herein includes a planer panel having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion each having a plurality of cells formed asymmetrically thereon. In such embodiments, the plurality of cells of the first portion is symmetrically oriented in relation to the plurality of cells of the second portion. | 07-14-2011 |
Richard W. Lenz, College Station, TX US
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20120264207 | POLYMERIC MEMBERS AND METHODS FOR MARKING POLYMERIC MEMBERS - Generally, polymeric members and laser marking methods for producing visible marks on polymeric members, such as on thin and/or curved surfaces. The laser marking methods can include methods of laser marking straws with the step of matching laser source properties to the properties of straws being marked or with the step of laser marking straws having photochromic dyes. | 10-18-2012 |
Robert G. Lenz, Springfield, OH US
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20120169356 | PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEM - Proximity sensing arrangements utilize one or more sensing devices to detect and/or to discern objects that are or become proximate, or are expected to be proximate to a position of interest. For example, one or more capacitive sensors may be distributed to locations about a machine, e.g., attached to, incorporated with, or otherwise associated with a moving or otherwise operating component of the machine. Corresponding control electronics drive each capacitive sensor, using a corresponding excitation signal, as well as process information read from each capacitive sensor to make intelligent proximity related decisions. | 07-05-2012 |
Ronald L. Lenz, Jupiter, FL US
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20090120867 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DE-WATERING AND PURIFYING FUEL OILS AND OTHER LIQUIDS - This invention relates to the removal by centrifugal force and by coalescence of water and other impurities from diesel fuel, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, bio-diesel fuel, ethanol enriched fuel, heating oil, hydraulic oil, cutting oils, and other liquids with a specific gravity of less than one. The invention provides a contaminate removing apparatus, in particular for de-watering and purifying fuel liquids, comprising modular components consisting of but not limited to a water-separator module, a filter module, a pump module, and a control module to be used in plurality or as standalone components to de-water and purify fuel oils and other liquids. | 05-14-2009 |
Steve Lenz, Naperville, IL US
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20110237399 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus including a frame, and a cushion adjacent to the frame having a surface. The exercise apparatus further includes a harness wearable by the user and a resistance member extending between the harness and the frame and where the tension within the resistance member is variable. | 09-29-2011 |
20150182775 | Exercise Apparatus - An exercise apparatus including a frame, and a cushion adjacent to the frame having a surface. The exercise apparatus further includes a harness wearable by the user and a resistance member extending between the harness and the frame and where the tension within the resistance member is variable. | 07-02-2015 |
Steven M. Lenz, Naperville, IL US
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20150126342 | RESISTANCE BAND ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF VARYING A RESISTIVE FORCE APPLIED THEREBY - A method of varying a resistive force applied by exercise equipment including providing a resistance band assembly for providing resistive force during the performance of an exercise. The resistance band assembly includes a housing having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. A bore is defined in the housing and a connector is provided in the bore. The connector includes first and second surfaces and a hole is defined in the connector and extends between the surfaces. A disc is also provided in the bore and also has a first and second surface. An aperture is defined in the disc and extends between the first and second surfaces thereof. A first and second resilient member is provided and these resilient members are selectively engageable with the resistance band assembly to provide a first resistive force during the performance of an exercise. | 05-07-2015 |
20150126345 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE BAND ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A variable resistance band assembly may include a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end. Additionally, a first disc is proximate the first end defining a plurality of holes arranged in a pattern extending through the first disc, and a second disc is stacked adjacent the first disc along an assembly axis, the second disc defining a plurality of holes arranged in a similar pattern to that of the first disc and axially aligned therewith. A connector is proximate the second end and a first resilient member is releasably attached to the connector and extending through one aligned hole in the first and second discs and releasably attached to the first disc. | 05-07-2015 |
20150126346 | ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE AND AN EXERCISE DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SAME - An attachment assembly for an exercise device and a method of using the same. The device includes a first end and a second end; a first J-hook defining a portion of the second end; and a second J-hook defining a portion of the second end; wherein the first and second J-hooks are releasably attach the device to a separate exercise structure. The method includes providing a ring on the exercise structure, wherein the ring defines an aperture; affecting relative movement of the ring relative to an exercise assembly, defining a gap between two inverted J-hooks; positioning the ring in the gap beneath two ends of the J-hooks; affecting a relative rotation of the ring relative to the two J-hooks such that the ring is beneath a J-hook passageway defined by a downwardly facing concave surface on each J-hook; and engaging the ring with the concave surface on each J-hook. | 05-07-2015 |
20150126347 | INSERT FOR USE WITH A RESISTANCE BAND ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An exercise device including a housing with first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. A bore is defined in the housing and a disc member is located within the bore. The disc member includes a side surface extending between first and second surfaces, said side surface being generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. An aperture is defined in the disc member and extends between the first and second surfaces. The aperture is bounded and defined by a face that extends between the first and second surfaces of the disc member. A friction-reducing material is provided on the face. A first resilient member extends between the first and second ends of the housing and passes through the aperture. An aperture adjustment member may be engaged with an enlarged end of the resilient member to retain the same in the aperture in the disc member. | 05-07-2015 |
20150126348 | FITNESS TRAINING STATION - A fitness station for performing exercises using resistance devices; The station includes a base anchorable to a horizontal surface; a support extending upwardly from the base; a first arm extending outwardly from the support a distance vertically above the base; a second arm extending outwardly from the support a distance vertically above the first arm; a third arm extending outwardly from the support a distance vertically above the second arm; a fourth arm and fifth arm extending outwardly from the support in a different direction to the first and second arms; wherein the fifth arm is located a distance vertically beneath the fourth arm. A plurality of attachment members are provided on one or more of the base, the support, the first, second or third arms, each attachment members being configured to have a resistance device selectively secured thereto. | 05-07-2015 |
20150133276 | STRENGTH TRAINING AND STRETCHING SYSTEM AND RESISTANCE BAND ASSEMBLY FOR USE THEREWITH - A fitness station and resistance band assembly and a method of using the same. The station includes a base; a support extending upwardly from the base; a first arm extending outwardly from the support; and a plurality of attachment members provided on one or more of the base, the support or the first arm. The assembly is selectively engageable with one of the attachment members and is operable to apply a resistive force during a performance of an exercise. The assembly includes a housing that is at least partially rigid and a first resilient member for providing the resistive force located within the housing. The assembly is attached to one of the attachment members on the fitness station. A pulling motion is applied to the assembly during the performance of an exercise. A resistive force is generated within the assembly in response to the applied pulling motion. | 05-14-2015 |
William A. Lenz, Chesterfield, SC US
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20110308203 | ICE DISPENSING APPARATUS - An ice dispensing apparatus is described which is capable of dispensing free ice or ice in a sealed bag. The apparatus has an ice manufacturing zone capable of converting incoming water to ice. An ice storage zone receives the ice from the ice manufacturing zone. An ice distribution zone has a distributor capable of receiving the ice from the ice storage zone and distributing the ice to a free ice chute or an ice bagging station wherein the free ice chute discharges ice to an exterior receptacle. The ice bagging station has a bag funnel capable of receiving ice and passing the ice in a downward flow of predetermined size. A bag storage device stores multiple bags prior to use. A bag grabbing device removes a bag from the bag storage device and bag filling hold the bag with a mouth opened to a size which is at least as large as the predetermined size whereby the ice passing through the bag funnel is collected in the bag. Bag closing pins hold the bag with the mouth in an orientation for sealing. A sealer converts the mouth of the bag to a seal. | 12-22-2011 |