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20080221914 | Computer-based method and system for aiding transactions - A method for providing a warranty relating to a transaction between two parties, each party having a data communications device, in a system which includes an infrastructure composed of a plurality of locations each associated with a respective institution which provides services to clients, each location having a computer system, a database coupled to the computer system and storing information about each client of the institution and a data communications device coupled to the computer system for communication with the data communications device of any one party, each party being a client of at least one of the institutions, the method containing the steps of: | 09-11-2008 |
20120143723 | COMPUTER-BASED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AIDING TRANSACTIONS - A method for providing a warranty relating to a transaction between two parties, each party being a client of at least one respective institution which provides services to the respective party, the method including:
| 06-07-2012 |
20130173471 | COMPUTER-BASED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AIDING TRANSACTIONS - A method for providing a warranty relating to a transaction between two parties in a system which includes an infrastructure composed of a plurality of locations each associated with a respective institution which provides services to clients, each party being a client of at least one of the institutions, the method comprising: transmitting a request for a warranty from one party to the transaction which is a client of the respective institution to a respective location associated with the respective institution, which request includes information identifying the other party to the transaction and information about the nature of the transaction; conducting an exchange of information between the respective location and a location associated with a institution of which the other party is a client; and transmitting a response to the request from the respective location to the one party. | 07-04-2013 |
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20100126463 | Engine control system having speed-based timing - A control system for an engine having a cylinder is disclosed having an engine valve movable to regulate a fluid flow of the cylinder and an actuator associated with the engine valve. The control system also has a controller in communication with the actuator. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of engine speed and compare the engine speed signal with a desired engine speed. The controller is also configured to selectively regulate the actuator to adjust a timing of the engine valve to control an amount of air/fuel mixture delivered to the cylinder based on the comparison. | 05-27-2010 |
20100126465 | Engine control system having pressure-based timing - A control system for an engine having a first cylinder and a second cylinder is disclosed having a first engine valve movable to regulate a fluid flow of the first cylinder and a first actuator associated with the first engine valve. The control system also has a second engine valve movable to regulate a fluid flow of the second cylinder and a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a pressure within the first cylinder. The control system also has a controller that is in communication with the first actuator and the sensor. The controller is configured to compare the pressure within the first cylinder with a desired pressure and selectively regulate the first actuator to adjust a timing of the first engine valve independently of the timing of the second engine valve based on the comparison. | 05-27-2010 |
20100126481 | Engine control system having emissions-based adjustment - A control system for an engine having a first cylinder and a second cylinder is disclosed including an air/fuel ratio control device configured to affect an air/fuel ratio within the first and second cylinders. The control system also has a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a combustion pressure within the first cylinder and a second sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a combustion pressure within the second cylinder. The control system further has a controller in communication with the air/fuel ratio control device and the first and second sensors. The controller is configured to determine a NOx production within the first cylinder based on the first signal and determine a NOx production within the second cylinder based on the second signal. The control is also configured to calculate a total NOx production of the engine based on at least the NOx produced within the first and second cylinders and selectively regulate the air/fuel ratio control device to adjust the air/fuel ratio within the first and second cylinders based on the total NOx production of the engine. | 05-27-2010 |
20100131172 | Engine control system having fuel-based timing - A control system for an engine having a cylinder is disclosed having an engine valve movable to regulate a fluid flow of the cylinder and an actuator associated with the engine valve. The control system also has a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of an amount of an air/fuel mixture remaining within the cylinder after completion of a first combustion event and a controller in communication with the actuator and the sensor. The controller may be configured to compare the amount with a desired amount, and to selectively regulate the actuator to adjust a timing of the engine valve associated with a subsequent combustion event based on the comparison. | 05-27-2010 |
20100131173 | Engine control system having fuel-based adjustment - A control system for an engine having a cylinder is disclosed having an engine valve configured to affect a fluid flow of the cylinder, an actuator configured to move the engine valve, and an in-cylinder sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a characteristic of fuel entering the cylinder. The control system also has a controller in communication with the actuator and the sensor. The controller is configured to determine the characteristic of the fuel based on the signal and selectively regulate the actuator to adjust a timing of the engine valve based on the characteristic of the fuel. | 05-27-2010 |
20120227397 | GASEOUS FUEL-POWERED ENGINE SYSTEM HAVING TURBO-COMPOUNDING - An engine system is disclosed. The engine system may have an engine configured to receive air and a gaseous fuel, and combust a mixture of the air and gaseous fuel to generate a power output and a flow of exhaust. The engine system may also have at least one power turbine driven by the flow of exhaust to compound the power output of the engine. The engine may employ the Miller Cycle during compounding by the at least one power turbine. | 09-13-2012 |
20140026541 | EXHAUST SYSTEM - A power system includes a dual fuel engine, a first fuel source configured to provide a first fuel to the engine, and a second fuel source configured to provide a second fuel to the engine different than the first fuel. The power system also includes an exhaust system configured to receive combustion exhaust from the engine. The exhaust system includes a reduction catalyst comprising palladium catalyst material and an oxidation catalyst comprising cobalt catalyst material. Additionally, changing a ratio of the first fuel provided to the engine relative to the second fuel changes a NOx conversion efficiency of the reduction catalyst. | 01-30-2014 |
20140116386 | FUEL SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE GASEOUS FUEL INJECTORS - A fuel system for an engine is disclosed. The fuel system may have a first fuel injector configured to inject a first stream of gaseous fuel radially into a combustion chamber of a cylinder of the engine through a first air intake port. The fuel system may also have a second fuel injector configured to inject a second stream of gaseous fuel radially into the combustion chamber through a second air intake port to collide with the first stream of gaseous fuel. | 05-01-2014 |
20140116392 | FUEL SYSTEM FOR A DUAL-FUEL ENGINE - A fuel system for an engine having a cylinder liner is disclosed. The fuel system may have a gaseous fuel injector having a nozzle located at an air intake port of the cylinder liner. The gaseous fuel injector may be configured to inject gaseous fuel radially into the cylinder liner at an oblique vertical angle with respect to a plane perpendicular to an axis of the cylinder liner. The fuel system may also have a liquid fuel injector configured to inject liquid fuel axially into the cylinder liner. | 05-01-2014 |
20140150749 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ENGINE - A control system for an engine including a fuel delivery system and an ignition source is provided. The control system includes a detector, a processor, and at least one actuator. The detector is configured to sense a signal to change from a compression ignited fuel to a spark ignited fuel. The processor is configured to receive the signal from the detector and generate an actuation signal. The actuator is configured to receive the actuation signal, vary an operating speed of the engine, and selectively control at least one of the fuel delivery system and the ignition source. | 06-05-2014 |
20140165966 | PRESSURE REGULATOR HAVING AN INTEGRATED CHECK VALVE - A pressure regulator for use in an engine is disclosed. The pressure regulator may include first and second flow paths formed in a body, wherein the first flow path is configured to pass a first fluid and the second flow path is configured to receive a second fluid. A diaphragm may be disposed within the first flow path and the diaphragm may be configured to move based on a pressure differential between the first and second fluids. The pressure regulator may further include a seat associated with the first flow path. A primary valve element may be connected to the diaphragm and configured to selectively engage the seat when a pressure of the fluid in the first flow path exceeds a pressure of the fluid in the second flow path by a first threshold amount. Additionally, a secondary valve element may be connected to the diaphragm and configured to selectively engage the seat when the pressure of the fluid in the second flow path exceeds the pressure of the fluid in the first flow path by a second threshold amount. | 06-19-2014 |
20140261333 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A VARIABLE ORIFICE - A control system for an engine is disclosed. The control system may have a first gaseous-fuel injector configured to inject gaseous fuel into a first intake passage associated with at least a first cylinder and a second gaseous-fuel injector configured to inject gaseous fuel into a second intake passage associated with at least a second cylinder. The control system may also have a variable orifice disposed within the second intake passage upstream of the first gaseous fuel injector. The control system may additionally have a sensor configured to provide a signal indicative of a performance parameter of the engine and a controller electronically connected to the variable orifice and the sensor. The controller may be configured to move the variable orifice to adjust a ratio of air-to-fuel in the first and second intake passages based on the signal. | 09-18-2014 |
20140346254 | FUEL INJECTOR FOR GASEOUS INJECTION - A fuel injector comprises a liquid fuel cavity and a gas fuel cavity disposed within an injector cavity housing a liquid needle valve stem and a gas needle valve stem, respectively. The gas needle valve stem includes a guide stem portion distal to the injector tip and a check proximal to the injector tip. A drain passage terminates in a drain annulus groove disposed in a guide cavity wall of a gas valve guide cavity. The gas valve guide cavity houses the guide stem portion defining a clearance between the guide cavity wall below the drain annulus groove and the guide stem portion. The liquid fuel from the drain passage flows to the gas needle valve stem and an inner surface of the gas fuel cavity, through the clearance. The liquid fuel drained through the clearance collects in a plurality of grooves on the check. | 11-27-2014 |
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20080302093 | MULTI-ENGINE SYSTEM WITH ON-BOARD AMMONIA PRODUCTION - A power system is provided having a first power source including at least one engine configured to combust a first air/fuel mixture and produce a first exhaust stream. The fuel of the first air/fuel mixture may be liquefied petroleum gas. The system also has a first exhaust passageway fluidly connected to the first power source and configured to receive the first exhaust stream. In addition, the system has a second power source including at least one engine configured to combust a second fuel/air mixture and produce a second exhaust stream. Furthermore, the system has a second exhaust passageway fluidly connected to the second power source and configured to receive the second exhaust stream. The system further has a first catalyst disposed within the first exhaust passageway to convert at least a portion of the first exhaust stream to ammonia | 12-11-2008 |
20090320814 | System and method for controlling an internal combustion engine using flame speed measurement - A system is disclosed for controlling a combustion engine. The system includes a measurement apparatus disposed external to a combustion chamber of the engine. A device is configured to selectively direct an amount of air and fuel to the measurement apparatus. An ignition source is configured to ignite the air and fuel to produce a flame propagating within the measurement apparatus. A sensor is configured to measure at least one parameter associated with the flame propagating within the measurement apparatus. A controller is configured to determine a flame speed within the measurement apparatus based on the at least one measured parameter, and to control an operating flame speed in the engine by managing an air/fuel ratio of the engine based on the determined flame speed. | 12-31-2009 |
20120042639 | MULTI-ENGINE SYSTEM WITH ON-BOARD AMMONIA PRODUCTION - A power system is provided having a first power source including at least one engine configured to combust a first air/fuel mixture and produce a first exhaust stream. The fuel of the first air/fuel mixture may be liquefied petroleum gas. The system also has a first exhaust passageway fluidly connected to the first power source and configured to receive the first exhaust stream. In addition, the system has a second power source including at least one engine configured to combust a second fuel/air mixture and produce a second exhaust stream. Furthermore, the system has a second exhaust passageway fluidly connected to the second power source and configured to receive the second exhaust stream. The system further has a first catalyst disposed within the first exhaust passageway to convert at least a portion of the first exhaust stream to ammonia | 02-23-2012 |
20140156169 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MULTI-CYLINDER ENGINE - A control system for fuel delivery systems associated with cylinders of a multi-cylinder engine is provided. The control system includes a detector, a processor, and an actuator. The detector is configured to sense a signal to change from a compression ignited fuel to a spark ignited fuel in a pre-determined number of cylinders. The processor is configured to receive the signal from the detector and generate one or more actuation signals. The controller is configured to receive the actuation signals and tandemly control the fuel delivery systems associated with the pre-determined cylinders based on the actuation signals. | 06-05-2014 |
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20080297178 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING SULFUR DIOXIDE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES - The present invention relates to a method for selectively detecting and/or measuring gaseous SO | 12-04-2008 |
20100254885 | Carbon Nanotubes Grown on Bulk Materials and Methods for Fabrication - Disclosed are structures formed as bulk support media having carbon nanotubes formed therewith. The bulk support media may comprise fibers or particles and the fibers or particles may be formed from such materials as quartz, carbon, or activated carbon. Metal catalyst species are formed adjacent the surfaces of the bulk support material, and carbon nanotubes are grown adjacent the surfaces of the metal catalyst species. Methods employ metal salt solutions that may comprise iron salts such as iron chloride, aluminum salts such as aluminum chloride, or nickel salts such as nickel chloride. Carbon nanotubes may be separated from the carbon-based bulk support media and the metal catalyst species by using concentrated acids to oxidize the carbon-based bulk support media and the metal catalyst species. | 10-07-2010 |
20110166017 | FORMULATION AND METHOD FOR PREPARING GELS COMPRISING HYDROUS HAFNIUM OXIDE - Formulations useful for preparing hydrous hafnium oxide gels contain a metal salt including hafnium, an acid, an organic base, and a complexing agent. Methods for preparing gels containing hydrous hafnium oxide include heating a formulation to a temperature sufficient to induce gel formation, where the formulation contains a metal salt including hafnium, an acid, an organic base, and a complexing agent. | 07-07-2011 |
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20090205655 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADMINISTERING A PHARMACEUTICAL GAS TO A PATIENT - A method and system for delivering a pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The method and system provide a known desired quantity of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient independent of the respiratory pattern of the patient. The preferred pharmaceutical gases are CO and NO, both of which are provided as a concentration in a carrier gas. The gas control system determines the delivery of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient to result in the known desired quantity (e.g. in molecules, milligrams or other quantified units) of the pharmaceutical gas being delivered. Upon completion of that known desired quantity of pharmaceutical gas over a plurality of breaths, the system can either terminate any further delivery of the pharmaceutical gas or can activate an alarm to alert the user that the known quantity has been delivered. The system also has alarm functions to alert the user of possible malfunctions of the system. | 08-20-2009 |
20120042875 | System And Method Of Administering A Pharmaceutical Gas To A Patient - Methods and systems for delivering a total quantity of pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The methods and systems provide one of a low amount and high amount of pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The selection of the high amount or low amount may be determined by comparing the amount per unit of time of pharmaceutical gas delivered to the patient over the past number of breaths to the required quantity of pharmaceutical gas per unit of time. Upon completion of delivering the total quantity of pharmaceutical gas to the patient, the system can terminate, continue, activate and alarm, etc. | 02-23-2012 |
20120042876 | System And Method Of Administering A Pharmaceutical Gas To A Patient - Methods and systems for delivering a pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The methods and systems provide a known desired quantity of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient independent of the respiratory pattern of the patient over a plurality of breaths every nth breath, where n is greater than or equal to 1. The pharmaceutical gases include CO and NO, both of which are provided as a concentration in a carrier gas. The gas control system determines the delivery of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient to result in the known desired quantity (e.g. in molecules, milligrams or other quantified units) of the pharmaceutical gas being delivered. Upon completion of that known desired quantity of pharmaceutical gas over a plurality of breaths, the system can either terminate, continue, activate and alarm, etc. | 02-23-2012 |
20120116292 | Devices And Methods For Engaging Indexed Valve And Pressurized Canister Assembly With Collar And For Linear Actuation By Plunger Assembly Into Fluid Communication With Device For Regulating Drug Delivery - An indexed drug delivery device ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120116293 | Devices And Methods For Engaging Indexed Valve And Pressurized Canister Assembly With Collar And For Linear Actuation By Plunger Assembly Into Fluid Communication With Device For Regulating Drug Delivery - A valve assembly comprising a housing and a valve, the valve being disposed within the housing, a first indexed member integral to the housing, the first indexed member adapted to be complementary to a second indexed member, and a radio frequency identification device adapted to communicate with a radio frequency receiver, the valve being configured to align with a canister, seal the canister and open in a single movement. A drug containment device having said valve assembly is also disclosed. | 05-10-2012 |
20120180790 | Systems And Methods Of Administering A Pharmaceutical Gas to A Patient - Methods and systems for delivering a pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The methods and systems provide a known desired quantity of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient independent of the respiratory pattern of the patient over a plurality of breaths every n | 07-19-2012 |
20120266879 | System And Method Of Administering A Pharmaceutical Gas To A Patient - Described are methods and systems for delivering pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The methods and systems utilize a high flow valve and a low flow valve in parallel flow paths. The pharmaceutical gas may be provided as a pulse during the first half of the patient's inspiratory cycle. | 10-25-2012 |
20130186396 | System and Method of Administering a Pharmaceutical Gas to a Patient - Described are methods and systems for delivering a pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The methods and systems provide varying quantities of pharmaceutical gas delivered to the patient in two or more breaths based on the monitored respiratory rate or changes in the patient's respiratory rate. | 07-25-2013 |
20130298909 | System And Method Of Administering A Pharmaceutical Gas To A Patient - A method and system for delivering a pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The method and system provide a known desired quantity of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient independent of the respiratory pattern of the patient. The preferred pharmaceutical gases are CO and NO, both of which are provided as a concentration in a carrier gas. The gas control system determines the delivery of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient to result in the known desired quantity (e.g. in molecules, milligrams or other quantified units) of the pharmaceutical gas being delivered. Upon completion of that known desired quantity of pharmaceutical gas over a plurality of breaths, the system can either terminate any further delivery of the pharmaceutical gas or can activate an alarm to alert the user that the known quantity has been delivered. The system also has alarm functions to alert the user of possible malfunctions of the system. | 11-14-2013 |
20130302447 | System And Method Of Administering A Pharmaceutical Gas To A Patient - A method and system for delivering a pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The method and system provide a known desired quantity of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient independent of the respiratory pattern of the patient. The preferred pharmaceutical gases are CO and NO, both of which are provided as a concentration in a carrier gas. The gas control system determines the delivery of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient to result in the known desired quantity (e.g. in molecules, milligrams or other quantified units) of the pharmaceutical gas being delivered. Upon completion of that known desired quantity of pharmaceutical gas over a plurality of breaths, the system can either terminate any further delivery of the pharmaceutical gas or can activate an alarm to alert the user that the known quantity has been delivered. The system also has alarm functions to alert the user of possible malfunctions of the system. | 11-14-2013 |
20130306068 | System And Method Of Administering A Pharmaceutical Gas To A Patient - A method and system for delivering a pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The method and system provide a known desired quantity of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient independent of the respiratory pattern of the patient. The preferred pharmaceutical gases are CO and NO, both of which are provided as a concentration in a carrier gas. The gas control system determines the delivery of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient to result in the known desired quantity (e.g. in molecules, milligrams or other quantified units) of the pharmaceutical gas being delivered. Upon completion of that known desired quantity of pharmaceutical gas over a plurality of breaths, the system can either terminate any further delivery of the pharmaceutical gas or can activate an alarm to alert the user that the known quantity has been delivered. The system also has alarm functions to alert the user of possible malfunctions of the system. | 11-21-2013 |
20140345612 | Devices And Methods For Engaging Indexed Valve And Pressurized Canister Assembly With Collar And For Linear Actuation By Plunger Assembly Into Fluid Communication With Device For Regulating Drug Delivery - A valve assembly comprising a housing and a valve, the valve being disposed within the housing, a first indexed member integral to the housing, the first indexed member adapted to be complementary to a second indexed member, and a radio frequency identification device adapted to communicate with a radio frequency receiver, the valve being configured to align with a canister, seal the canister and open in a single movement. A drug containment device having said valve assembly is also disclosed. | 11-27-2014 |
20140363525 | Method And Apparatus For Generating Nitric Oxide For Medical Use - A method and system for generating and delivering nitric oxide directly to a patient. A reaction chamber is provided that is located at or in close proximity to the patient and reactants within the reaction chamber react together to produce a predetermined amount of nitric oxide. The reaction is controlled by metering at least one of the reactants into the reaction chamber to generate a predetermined quantity of nitric oxide as required by the patient. The reactants can include a nitrite salt, such as sodium nitrite, and a reductant such as ascorbic acid, maleic acid or a mixture thereof. By generating and delivering the nitric oxide directly to the patient in close proximity thereto, the formation of NO | 12-11-2014 |
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20100082777 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING NETWORK ACCOUNTS AND CONFIGURING DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH - Creating service accounts involves receiving an account identifier entered by a user via a user interface to initiate registering a user device with a network account. One or more host names are determined based on a domain name portion of the account identifier. The one or more host names need not be preconfigured on the user device. Connections are attempted with each of the one or more host names. Each of the connection attempts uses one or more application protocols associated with a type of the network account. It is determined that at least one of the connection attempts results in a successful connection, and a user account is configured on the user device based on a host and protocol combination associated with the successful connection. | 04-01-2010 |
20110238545 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING BUNDLED SERVICES - Techniques for supporting bundled services of network operators and service providers include generating a view to be presented on a display, the view comprising data that indicates a service provided by a vendor over a network. It is determined whether the service is associated with a service feature of a network operator of at least a portion of the network. If the service is associated with the service feature of the network operator, then data that indicates the service feature of the network operator is inserted into the view. The view is provided for transmission over the network. | 09-29-2011 |
20140189802 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATION-BASED AUTHORIZATION TO ACCESS ONLINE USER GROUPS - An approach is provided for determining a request from a user for an access to at least one user group. The at least one user group is associated with at least one reference location. Consequently, the point of interest platform determines location information associated with the user and/or the device associated with the user. Subsequently, the point of interest platform causes, at least in part, a granting of the access to the user group if the location information indicates that the user and/or the device associated with the user is within a predetermined proximity of the reference location. | 07-03-2014 |
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20100023228 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE POSITIONING OF A TOOL OF A GROUND ENGAGING VEHICLE - A ground engaging vehicle including a ground engaging tool, an actuator, a global positioning system (GPS) and a control system. The ground engaging tool extends from the vehicle, and has a reference feature. The actuator is connected to the ground engaging tool, and the actuator is configured to move the ground engaging tool relative to the vehicle. The actuator has a position sensor associated therewith. The GPS is positioned in a substantially fixed position relative to the reference feature. The GPS issues three dimensional location information. The control system is configured for receiving positional information from the position sensor and the three dimensional location information. The control system is also configured for processing the location information and sending a command to a non-GPS constrained algorithm that receives the command and determines a movement of the actuator dependent on a difference between the location information and a desired position of the reference feature. The non-GPS constrained algorithm issues a movement instruction to the actuator dependent upon the difference and the positional information. | 01-28-2010 |
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20140246468 | ROPS MOUNT FOR WORK VEHICLE DISPLAY INTERFACE - An adjustable mounting assembly capable of mounting an operator display interface to the ROPS of a work vehicle that has front and rear implements, such as the front loader and rear excavator of a backhoe. The adjustable mounting assembly can have a telescoping compound slide assembly with at least one movable rail and slider. The moveable rail and slider can translate to move a display mount linearly between the front or rear of the vehicle. A display bracket can rotate about a generally vertical axis. Detents or other positioning elements can be provided on the rails and slider as well as at preset angular orientations of the display mount. The adjustable mounting assembly thus allows the vehicle operator to readily adjust the display interface to be viewable when in the front and rear facing seating orientations of the vehicle. | 09-04-2014 |
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20090112472 | Three Dimensional Feature Location From An Excavator - A combination of location measurement apparatuses to measure in three dimensions the location of an excavator with respect to a job site, and to further measure the location of an excavated or a topographical feature with respect to the excavator by range finding from the excavator in proximity of the feature and contemporaneously recording measurement data on a computer. | 04-30-2009 |
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20140064897 | SINGLE STICK OPERATION OF A WORK TOOL - An excavation machine includes a chassis, a tool movably coupled to the chassis, an input device, and a controller operative to control movement of the tool to move earth at the job site. The controller may control movement of the tool along a predetermined path based on a tool motion sequence programmed at the controller. The controller may control a velocity of the tool along the predetermined path based on a position of the input device. | 03-06-2014 |
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20090313928 | HIGH IMPACT, MOISTURE RESISTANT WALL PANEL SYSTEM - A high impact, moisture resistant, wall panel system and methods for mounting a high impact, moisture resistant wall panel to an existing structure are disclosed herein. A high impact, moisture resistant wall panel includes an inert substrate composed of a high density inorganic material, wherein the substrate is dimensionally stable, a laminate composed of a substantially rigid polymeric material, and an adhesive for engaging the laminate to the substrate. | 12-24-2009 |
20090313932 | HIGH IMPACT, MOISTURE RESISTANT WALL PANEL SYSTEM - A high impact, moisture resistant, wall panel system and methods for mounting a high impact, moisture resistant wall panel to an existing structure are disclosed herein. A high impact, moisture resistant wall panel includes an inert substrate composed of a high density inorganic material, wherein the substrate is dimensionally stable, a laminate composed of a substantially rigid polymeric material, and an adhesive for engaging the laminate to the substrate. | 12-24-2009 |
20090313935 | High Impact, Moisture Resistant Wall Panel System - A high impact, moisture resistant, wall panel system and methods for mounting a high impact, moisture resistant wall panel to an existing structure are disclosed herein. A high impact, moisture resistant wall panel includes an inert substrate composed of a high density inorganic material, wherein the substrate is dimensionally stable, a laminate composed of a substantially rigid polymeric material, and an adhesive for engaging the laminate to the substrate. | 12-24-2009 |
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20100152850 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATERIAL FIXATION - Devices, systems and methods for fixation of tendon to bone are described. An exemplary surgical implant is a modified bone anchor that is able to grasp the tendon and hold it firmly in a bone tunnel. Once deployed, the anchor delivers lateral compression to the tendon, providing direct tendon to bone compression to facilitate healing. The anchor has different versions which allow it to be attached to the tendon prior to insertion into the bone tunnel, or be inserted between tendon arms when the surgical procedure dictates. The resulting tendon to bone compression allows for the firm fixation in a manner markedly simpler than traditional techniques. A modification of this anchor can also allow the anchor to grasp and hold suture. This variation facilitates the technique for knotless rotator cuff repair. | 06-17-2010 |
20100185283 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MATERIAL FIXATION - A soft tissue fixation system, most typically applicable to orthopedic joint repairs, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee repair procedures, comprises an implant which is placeable in a tunnel disposed in a portion of bone, wherein the tunnel is defined by walls comprised of bone. A first member is deployable outwardly to engage the tunnel walls for anchoring the implant in place in the tunnel, and a second member is deployable outwardly to engage tissue material to be fixed within the tunnel. The second member also functions to move the tissue material outwardly into contact with the tunnel walls to promote tendon-bone fixation. Extra graft length is eliminated by compression of the tendon against the bone at the aperture of the femoral tunnel, which more closely replicates the native ACL and increases graft stiffness. The inventive device provides high fixation of tendon to bone and active tendon-bone compression. Graft strength has been found to be greater than 1,000 N (Newtons), which is desirable for ACL reconstruction systems. | 07-22-2010 |
20110184516 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MATERIAL FIXATION - A soft tissue fixation system, most typically applicable to orthopedic joint repairs, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee repair procedures, comprises an implant which is placeable in a tunnel disposed in a portion of bone, wherein the tunnel is defined by walls comprised of bone. A first member is deployable outwardly to engage the tunnel walls for anchoring the implant in place in the tunnel, and a second member is deployable outwardly to engage tissue material to be fixed within the tunnel. The second member also functions to move the tissue material outwardly into contact with the tunnel walls to promote tendon-bone fixation. Extra graft length is eliminated by compression of the tendon against the bone at the aperture of the femoral tunnel, which more closely replicates the native ACL and increases graft stiffness. The inventive device provides high fixation of tendon to bone and active tendon-bone compression. Graft strength has been found to be greater than 1,000 N (Newtons), which is desirable for ACL reconstruction systems. | 07-28-2011 |
20110184517 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MATERIAL FIXATION - A soft tissue fixation system, most typically applicable to orthopedic joint repairs, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee repair procedures, comprises an implant which is placeable in a tunnel disposed in a portion of bone, wherein the tunnel is defined by walls comprised of bone. A first member is deployable outwardly to engage the tunnel walls for anchoring the implant in place in the tunnel, and a second member is deployable outwardly to engage tissue material to be fixed within the tunnel. The second member also functions to move the tissue material outwardly into contact with the tunnel walls to promote tendon-bone fixation. Extra graft length is eliminated by compression of the tendon against the bone at the aperture of the femoral tunnel, which more closely replicates the native ACL and increases graft stiffness. The inventive device provides high fixation of tendon to bone and active tendon-bone compression. Graft strength has been found to be greater than 1,000 N (Newtons), which is desirable for ACL reconstruction systems. | 07-28-2011 |
20110282449 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MATERIAL FIXATION - A material fixation system is particularly adapted to improve the tendon-to-bone fixation of hamstring autografts, as well as other soft tissue ACL reconstruction techniques. The system is easy to use, requires no additional accessories, uses only a single drill hole, and can be implanted by one person. Additionally, it replicates the native ACL by compressing the tendons against the aperture of the tibial tunnel, which leads to a shorter graft and increased graft stiffness. It is adapted to accommodate single or double tendon bundle autografts or allografts. It also provides pull out strength measured to be greater than 1000 N. | 11-17-2011 |
20140350611 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MATERIAL FIXATION - A soft tissue fixation system, most typically applicable to orthopedic joint repairs, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee repair procedures, comprises an implant which is placeable in a tunnel disposed in a portion of bone, wherein the tunnel is defined by walls comprised of bone. A first member is deployable outwardly to engage the tunnel walls for anchoring the implant in place in the tunnel, and a second member is deployable outwardly to engage tissue material to be fixed within the tunnel. The second member also functions to move the tissue material outwardly into contact with the tunnel walls to promote tendon-bone fixation. Extra graft length is eliminated by compression of the tendon against the bone at the aperture of the femoral tunnel, which more closely replicates the native ACL and increases graft stiffness. The inventive device provides high fixation of tendon to bone and active tendon-bone compression. Graft strength has been found to be greater than 1,000 N (Newtons), which is desirable for ACL reconstruction systems. | 11-27-2014 |
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20110046449 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE - The present invention generally provides methods and devices for removing fluid from a surgical instrument. Surgical access devices and seal systems are generally provided having one or more valves or seal assemblies to create a closed system between the outside environment and the environment in which the surgical access device is being inserted. The devices of systems can also include a fluid remover in the form of a sorbent element, a scraper element, a wicking element, or any combination thereof that is configured to remove fluid from a working channel of the device or system and/or from a surgical instrument inserted therethrough. | 02-24-2011 |
20120078243 | CONTROL FEATURES FOR ARTICULATING SURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device includes a body, an end effector, a cutting member, and a shaft. The end effector comprises a pair of jaws and at least one electrode that is operable to deliver RF energy to tissue clamped between the jaws. The cutting member is operable to cut tissue clamped between the jaws. The shaft includes an articulation section that is operable to selectively position the end effector at non-parallel positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The body includes a controller operable to selectively actuate the articulation section. The controller may include a rotary knob, a pivoting knob, or a pivoting fin, among other things. An electrical coupling may contact a conductive moving member along at least two axes. A resiliently biased lever may assist a trigger in returning from an actuated position to a home position. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078247 | ARTICULATION JOINT FEATURES FOR ARTICULATING SURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device comprises a body, an end effector, a cutting member, and a shaft. The end effector includes a pair of jaws that are operable to deliver RF energy to tissue that is clamped between the jaws. The cutting member is operable to sever tissue that is clamped between the jaws. The shaft extends between the body and the end effector. The shaft includes an articulation section that is operable to selectively position the end effector at non-parallel positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Some versions include a rotation section that is distal to the articulation section. The rotation section is operable to rotate the end effector relative to the articulation section. | 03-29-2012 |
20130069549 | LED Light For Examinations And Procedures - A light is provided having a base unit, an arm extending from the base unit, and a lamp head coupled to the arm. The lamp head includes an LED configured to provide light based on an input drive current, an optical mixing element configured to collect the light produced by the LED and a zoom lens configured to adjust an output size of a spot generated by the light collected in the mixing element. A controller receives DC power from the base unit through the arm. The controller is configured to set the input drive current for the LED to control an output light density of the spot in response to an operator selected input and configured to adjust the output light density of the spot in response to a change in the size of the spot. | 03-21-2013 |
20140263542 | ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FIRING DRIVE - A surgical instrument can comprise a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and an end effector rotatably coupled to the shaft by an articulation joint. The surgical instrument can further include a staple cartridge positioned within the end effector and a firing drive operably coupled with a trigger wherein the operation of the trigger can advance and/or retract a firing member of the firing drive relative to the end effector. The surgical instrument can further comprise an articulation drive which is selectively engageable with the firing drive. When the articulation drive is engaged with the firing drive, the operation of the firing drive can operate the articulation drive and articulate the end effector. When the articulation drive is not engaged with the firing drive, the firing drive can be operated independently of the articulation drive. | 09-18-2014 |
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20080283640 | Article-Destruction Apparatus and Method of Article Destruction - Apparatus for destruction of articles and any information associated therewith. Embodiments include an article-destruction chamber and a rotating head for repeated striking of articles and article fragments in the chamber. The head includes a body portion and a shaft. The body portion has plural striking elements extending radially outward therefrom. Each striking element has a forward-facing radial striking surface with an area. High-speed rotation of the head causes the striking surfaces to violently contact and destroy articles and article fragments in the chamber and to render any associated information unusable. | 11-20-2008 |
20090210247 | System and Apparatus for Item Management - Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a holder defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the holder, at least one indicator selectively-operable to indicate the holder cell into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to selectively operate each at least one indicator to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received. In embodiments, indicators are provided on the holder. In other embodiments, the indicators may by on a guide associated with the docking station to assist the user in loading the holder. The contents of the loaded holder may be easily loaded, for example, into an automated dispensing machine for packaging and subsequent administration to a patient or for another use. | 08-20-2009 |
20130126545 | Methods for Item Management - Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In a method embodiment, a method of hand-loading a container with at least one type of medicament is provided. A portable container having plural cells for holding medicament-type items is gotten and is docked at a docking station. Visible information, preferably viewable on the docked container, indicates the cell into which each medicament is to be hand-loaded. The visible information assists a user to hand-load a medicament into the correct cell. The docked container is removed from the docking station after the cells have been loaded with the medicaments. | 05-23-2013 |
20130158706 | System and Apparatus for Item Management - Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described , preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a holder defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the holder, at least one indicator selectively-operable to indicate the holder cell into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to selectively operate each at least one indicator to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received. In embodiments, indicators are provided on the holder. In other embodiments, the indicators may by on a guide associated with the docking station to assist the user in loading the holder. The contents of the loaded holder may be easily loaded, for example, into an automated dispensing machine for packaging and subsequent administration to a patient or for another use. | 06-20-2013 |
20130218330 | System and Apparatus for Item Management - Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received. | 08-22-2013 |
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20090196735 | Systems and Methods for Internally Cooling a Wheel of a Steam Turbine - A system may cool a wheel of a steam turbine, the wheel being associated with a rotor of the steam turbine. The system may include an inlet passage and an outlet passage. The inlet passage may be positioned to communicate steam from an exterior of the rotor, through an interior of the rotor, and to the wheel. The outlet passage may be positioned to communicate steam from the wheel, through the interior of the rotor, and to the exterior of the rotor. | 08-06-2009 |
20090208323 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING ROTARY COMPONENTS WITHIN A STEAM TURBINE - A method for cooling a rotating component within a steam turbine is provided. The method includes channeling a cooling fluid through an outer plenum defined in a stationary component of the steam turbine and channeling the cooling fluid from the outer plenum through a passageway defined in an airfoil of the stationary component. The cooling fluid is discharged from the airfoil passageway through an inner plenum of the stationary component to facilitate cooling an adjacent rotating component. | 08-20-2009 |
20130094940 | INNER-TO-OUTER SHELL DIFFERENTIAL EXPANSION MEASUREMENT - A shell differential expansion detector and turbomachine including a detector are disclosed. In an embodiment, the shell differential expansion detector device includes a housing; and a first rod including a distal part extending through a first opening in the housing. The first rod further includes a proximal part within the housing. A sleeve surrounds the distal part of the first rod on an exterior of the housing; and an actuator arm is affixed to the first rod. A second rod is disposed in physical contact at a distal end thereof with the actuator arm; and a shell expansion detector is operably connected with the second rod at a proximal end thereof. | 04-18-2013 |
20130280047 | Stator Seal for Turbine Rub Avoidance - A stator seal for a turbine assembly includes a seal base securable to a turbine stator and including an annular inner surface, and an abradable coating disposed on the annular inner surface. The abradable coating and the annular inner surface have a predefined cross-sectional profile including a transient operation section that facilitates axial expansion and a steady state operation section that facilitates a tighter clearance. | 10-24-2013 |
20130323009 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING ROTARY COMPONENTS WITHIN A STEAM TURBINE - A stationary component includes an outer ring including a first plenum, a first passageway, and a second plenum defined therein. The first passageway extends between the first plenum and the second plenum. An airfoil is disposed radially inward of the outer ring. The airfoil includes a second passageway defined therein. The second passageway is coupled in flow communication with the second plenum. | 12-05-2013 |
20140241869 | STEAM TURBINE INNER SHELL ASSEMBLY WITH COMMON GROOVES - An inner shell assembly for a steam turbine includes an inner shell with a plurality of grooves of preset dimensions, and a plurality of nozzle carriers respectively securable in the plurality of grooves. Each of the nozzle carriers supports at least one nozzle and bucket for a turbine stage via a dovetail, where the inner shell, the plurality of nozzle carriers and the nozzles and buckets define a steam path. A radial position of the dovetails in the nozzle carriers within its corresponding grooves is selectable according to the steam path, and an axial width of each of the nozzle carriers is selectable according to the steam path. | 08-28-2014 |
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20110197819 | WILDLIFE GAME FEEDER - A wildlife feeder according to example forms of the invention includes a storage unit, a removable top cap, an internal funnel, a removable feed dispensing drawer, a removable perforated feed/storage drawer, a locking feed valve, a internal feed dispenser, a programmable timer, external wheels, external handle attachment and ground anchor brackets. In another aspect, the wildlife feeder includes an external surface having the texture and/or appearance of a natural tree bark. In yet another aspect, the wildlife feeder includes a dispensing subassembly, the dispensing subassembly comprising a motor, at least one battery for powering the motor, a paddle wheel driven by the motor, and a programmable timer for controlling operation of the motor. | 08-18-2011 |
20120320150 | MULTI-LENS, 360-DEGREE TIME LAPSE CAMERA - A multi-lens, 360 degree time lapse camera is preferably a compact, mobile camera that is designed to capture pictures of entire 360 degree surroundings. In example embodiments, the camera unit is constructed of molded plastic and can be located at any desired location. The camera unit comprises a multi-lens HD camera, a hinged cap, a programmable camera control settings panel, multiple USB flash drive memory ports, a standard screw camera bracket attached to a threaded cap, an optional antenna for wireless monitoring, a connector to hardwire camera for networked pc monitoring, a telescoping support rod, a threaded pointed stake and a wall/tree/post mounting bracket. | 12-20-2012 |
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20090142779 | METHODS AND KITS FOR MEASURING VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR - Methods and kits for measuring levels of von Willebrand factor function in a sample without using a platelet aggregation agonist, such as ristocetin, comprising recombinant glycoprotein Ibα having at least two of a G233V, D235Y and M239V mutations and an agent to detect a complex between the recombinant glycoprotein Ibα and von Willebrand factor. | 06-04-2009 |
20120003670 | Methods and Kits for Measuring Von Willebrand Factor - Methods and kits for measuring levels of von Willebrand factor function in a sample without using a platelet aggregation agonist, such as ristocetin, comprising recombinant glycoprotein Ibα having at least two of a G233V, D235Y and M239V mutations and an agent to detect a complex between the recombinant glycoprotein Ibα and von Willebrand factor. | 01-05-2012 |
20120196308 | Methods and Kits for Measuring Von Willebrand Factor - Methods and kits for measuring levels of von Willebrand factor function in a sample without using a platelet aggregation agonist, such as ristocetin, comprising recombinant glycoprotein Iba having at least two of a G233V, D235Y and M239V mutations and an agent to detect a complex between the recombinant glycoprotein Iba and von Willebrand factor. | 08-02-2012 |
20130149716 | METHODS AND KITS FOR MEASURING VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR - Methods and kits for measuring levels of von Willebrand factor function in a sample without using a platelet aggregation agonist, such as ristocetin, comprising recombinant glycoprotein Ibα having at least two of a G233V, D235Y and M239V mutations and an agent to detect a complex between the recombinant glycoprotein Ibα and von Willebrand factor. | 06-13-2013 |
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20080306862 | BIDDER-SIDE AUCTION DYNAMIC PRICING AGENT, SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - The present invention sets forth a system, method, and computer program product for automating an interaction between a buyer and an electronic, variable, dynamic pricing online auction service. The method can include receiving a registration of a buyer at an Internet enabled buyer bidding site, a portfolio, and account information. The method can also receive entered information about financial transaction instruments, contact information, and product preferences in an auction profile. The method can receive a search query for a desired product from product auctions of a plurality of auction sites and can use a search agent or a meta-search agent, and can provide returned auctions, including retrieving and presenting current status of product auctions. The method can receive a selection of returned auctions to store in the portfolio for tracking by scan agents and for bidding by bid proxies. The method can receive selections of product auctions of the returned auctions and place the product auctions into the portfolio for use by a cascaded bid proxy. The method can provide auction monitoring by scan agents of temporal progression of product auctions, and can notify someone via a messaging center of any changes in relevant aspects of the status that could prevent an initial bid from being placed by a bid proxy. The method can enable activation of bid proxies as an auction nears completion to begin placing bids until the auction is won or lost by auction closing and can confirm a counter-offer has not out-bid. The method can compute and execute another higher bid if a counter-offer has been made and accepted, higher than the most recent bid detected | 12-11-2008 |
20120226577 | BIDDER-SIDE AUCTION DYNAMIC PRICING AGENT, SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A system, method, and computer program product for automating an online auction service and bidder interaction including receiving a keyword searching based on the keyword product auctions of a plurality of auction sites; and may include using a search agent or a meta-search agent, and providing returned auctions, and may include presenting current status of product auctions. The method can monitor temporal progression of auctions, and can notify users of changes in status A bid proxy can be activated as an auction nears completion placing bids until the auction is won or lost. In the event of a counter offer, a higher bid can be made. | 09-06-2012 |
20130211946 | BIDDER AUTOMATION OF MULTIPLE BID GROUPS OR CASCADES FOR AUCTION DYNAMIC PRICING MARKETS SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A system, method, and computer program product for automating an online auction service and bidder interaction including receiving a keyword searching based on the keyword product auctions of a plurality of auction sites; and may include using a search agent or a meta-search agent, and providing returned auctions, and may include presenting current status of product auctions. The method can monitor temporal progression of auctions, and can notify users of changes in status A bid proxy can be activated as an auction nears completion placing bids until the auction is won or lost. In the event of a counter offer, a higher bid can be made. | 08-15-2013 |
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20080213463 | Implantable product with improved aqueous interface characteristics and method for making and using same - An implantable medical device including a porous membrane that is treated with a hydrophilic substance to obtain rapid optimum visualization using technology for viewing inside of a mammalian body. These technologies include ultrasound echocardiography and video imaging such as that used during laparoscopic procedures. | 09-04-2008 |
20090240267 | Soft Tissue Defect Repair Device - An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect. The device is provided with a base member for anchorage made of a composite material having a non-bioabsorable component and a bioabsorbable component. | 09-24-2009 |
20110082536 | IMPLANTABLE PRODUCT WITH IMPROVED AQUEOUS INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An implantable medical device including a porous membrane that is treated with a hydrophilic substance to obtain rapid optimum visualization using technology for viewing inside of a mammalian body. These technologies include ultrasound echocardiography and video imaging such as that used during laparoscopic procedures. | 04-07-2011 |
20120303112 | STENT - The invention relates to a medical device and a method of using it. The device is a stent which can be percutaneously deliverable with (or on) an endovascular catheter or via other surgical or other techniques and then expanded. The stent is configured to have a central portion defined by “open” cells and at least two end portions, defined by “closed” cells, spaced apart and directly connected to the distal and proximal ends of the central portion of the stent. The stent may also optionally have a covering or a lattice with openings. | 11-29-2012 |
20130131780 | Lattice - The invention relates to medical devices and methods of using them. The devices are prostheses which can be percutaneously deliverable with (or on) an endovascular catheter or via other surgical or other techniques and then expanded. The prostheses are configured to have a lattice resistant to dilation and creep, which is defined by a plurality of openings. The prosthesis may also optionally have a stent disposed proximal to the lattice. In exemplary embodiments, the fluoropolymer is expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. The composite materials exhibit high elongation while substantially retaining the strength properties of the fluoropolymer membrane. In at least one embodiment, the lattice is made of a composite material that includes a least one fluoropolymer membrane including serpentine fibrils and an elastomer. A lattice including a generally tubular member formed of a composite material including a least one fluoropolymer membrane containing serpentine fibrils and an elastomer is also provided. | 05-23-2013 |
20130172980 | IMPLANTABLE PRODUCT WITH IMPROVED AQUEOUS INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An implantable medical device including a porous membrane that is treated with a hydrophilic substance to obtain rapid optimum visualization using technology for viewing inside of a mammalian body. These technologies include ultrasound echocardiography and video imaging such as that used during laparoscopic procedures. | 07-04-2013 |
20130197617 | STENT - The invention relates to a medical device and a method of using it. The device is a stent which can be percutaneously deliverable with (or on) an endovascular catheter or via other surgical or other techniques and then expanded. The stent is configured to have a central portion defined by “open” cells and at least two end portions, defined by “closed” cells, spaced apart and directly connected to the distal and proximal ends of the central portion of the stent. The stent may also optionally have a covering or a lattice with openings. | 08-01-2013 |
20130197624 | STENT - The invention relates to a medical device and a method of using it. The device is a stent which can be percutaneously deliverable with (or on) an endovascular catheter or via other surgical or other techniques and then expanded. The stent is configured to have a central portion defined by “open” cells and at least two end portions, defined by “closed” cells, spaced apart and directly connected to the distal and proximal ends of the central portion of the stent. The stent may also optionally have a covering or a lattice with openings. | 08-01-2013 |
20130204234 | SYSTEMS FOR THE REDUCTION OF LEAKAGE AROUND MEDICAL DEVICES AT A TREATMENT SITE - A flow reduction system is provided which includes any suitable system installable through and within the vasculature, configured to reduce flow of blood and other bodily fluids, and includes one or more components configured to fill spaces or “gutters” around and/or between medical devices installed in the vasculature. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204278 | SYSTEMS FOR REMOVAL OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUE OR THROMBUS AT A TREATMENT SITE - A system for removing plaque or thrombus from the vasculature and/or deployed medical devices is described. An embodiment can include a plaque reduction brush comprising at least one support adapted to allow the brush to be endoluminally deliverable via a delivery device to a treatment site; and a plurality of bristles extending from the at least one support and being arranged in a predetermined pattern along the at least one support, each of the plurality of bristles having a length, wherein one or more of the plurality of bristles has a bending portion along the length that is more easily bent than another portion of the length thereof, said bending portion facilitating bending of the one or more of the plurality of bristles between a compressed delivery configuration and an expanded use configuration. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204347 | LATTICE - The invention relates to medical devices and methods of using them. The devices are prostheses which can be percutaneously deliverable with (or on) an endovascular catheter or via other surgical or other techniques and then expanded. The prostheses are configured to have a lattice resistant to dilation and creep, which is defined by a plurality of openings. The prosthesis may also optionally have a stent disposed proximal to the lattice. In exemplary embodiments, the fluoropolymer is expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. The composite materials exhibit high elongation while substantially retaining the strength properties of the fluoropolymer membrane. In at least one embodiment, the lattice is made of a composite material that includes a least one fluoropolymer membrane including serpentine fibrils and an elastomer. A lattice including a generally tubular member formed of a composite material including a least one fluoropolymer membrane containing serpentine fibrils and an elastomer is also provided. | 08-08-2013 |