Whitehouse, US
Alan B. Whitehouse, Augusta, GA US
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20110074585 | PATIENT TRACKING SYSTEM - Provided are a method and system for tracking a patient at a medical facility. Tracking the patient includes, using a computer comprising an input peripheral manipulated by a user, receiving a first location of the patient within the medical facility identified by the user via the input peripheral. The first location is displayed on a display device operatively connected to the computer, the first location being identified by a graphical marker representing the first location where the patient can be found. In response to a user interaction with the input peripheral, a second location of the patient is received, indicating movement of the patient from the first location to the second, different location. In response to receiving the second location, the graphical marker on the display device operatively connected to the computer is moved to identify the second location where the patient can be found after being moved. | 03-31-2011 |
20110077966 | ALLERGY ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of managing information related to immunotherapy treatment in a computer system is provided. The computer system includes an input peripheral system for reading a computer-readable code and inputting the computer-readable code into the computer system. An antigen having a predetermined concentration is associated with a master code that is computer readable to at least identify the antigen and the concentration of the antigen associated with the master code. An antigen recipe to be administered to the patient during immunotherapy treatment is associated with an antigen recipe code that is computer readable to identify each antigen included in the antigen recipe that is to be administered to the patient. In response to receiving the master code read by the input peripheral system in communication with the computer system, the antigen and the concentration of the antigen are associated with the antigen recipe code. | 03-31-2011 |
20110084835 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for monitoring a status of a medical instrument is provided. Using an input peripheral associated with a computer terminal, a code associated with the medical instrument to be subjected to a cleaning operation after a previous use of the medical instrument is received. A timer for monitoring a duration of the cleaning operation is initiated. In response to completion of the cleaning operation determined based on the timer, a status of the medical instrument in an electronic record associated with the medial instrument stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium is updated to indicate that the medical instrument has been cleaned. An indication that the cleaning operation being performed on the medical instrument is complete is then issued. | 04-14-2011 |
Benjamin Whitehouse, Wilmette, IL US
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20080231722 | System And Method For Image Capture And Distribution - A system and method for capture, storage and display of a video image are disclosed. The system and method involve camera-based capture of images on an independent data storage medium for a first period of time. Thereafter, images are simultaneously captured on the independent data storage medium and a digital storage card associated with the camera for a second period of time. Images are then captured only on the independent data storage medium. The captured images are combined onto a single data storage medium and a program is provided to access and display such images in a desired sequence. High quality images of extended duration, e.g., twenty four hours, may thus be captured and displayed in a continuous, uninterrupted manner. | 09-25-2008 |
Bradley Scott Whitehouse, Pewee Valley, KY US
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20120055189 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER FOR PARTIALLY FROZEN BEVERAGES WITH AN IMPROVED DRIVE AND SEALING SYSTEM - A beverage dispenser for partially frozen beverages includes at least one bowl for storing a beverage product, with a freezing cylinder positioned in the bowl and housing evaporator coils. The beverage dispenser further includes a cooling system for supplying a cooling medium through the evaporator coils to cool the beverage product when stored in the bowl. The beverage dispenser further includes a dispenser assembly for dispensing the beverage product from the bowl. Finally, the beverage dispenser includes an auger which rotates about the freezing cylinder, the auger including a first end positioned near a front of the beverage dispenser and a second end positioned near a rear of the beverage dispenser. The auger has a ring gear positioned at its second end, and a drive system that includes a belt and pulley arrangement rotates the auger by driving the ring gear. | 03-08-2012 |
20140332560 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER FOR PARTIALLY FROZEN BEVERAGES WITH AN IMPROVED DRIVE AND SEALING SYSTEM - A beverage dispenser for partially frozen beverages includes at least one bowl for storing a beverage product, with a freezing cylinder positioned in the bowl and housing an evaporator. The beverage dispenser further includes a cooling system for supplying a cooling medium to the evaporator to cool the beverage product when stored in the bowl. The beverage dispenser further includes a dispenser assembly for dispensing the beverage product from the bowl. Finally, the beverage dispenser includes an auger which rotates about the freezing cylinder, the auger including a first end positioned near a front of the beverage dispenser and a second end positioned near a rear of the beverage dispenser. The auger has a ring gear positioned at its second end, and a drive system that rotates the auger by driving the ring gear. | 11-13-2014 |
Cameron Dean Whitehouse, Charlottesville, VA US
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20120165993 | Self-Programming Thermostat System, Method and Computer Program Product - Self-programmable thermostat control system and method that automatically senses, creates and suggests highly energy efficient optimized setback schedules in a controllable and predictable manner for a user in accordance with consistently updated historical occupancy patterns of a heated and/or cooled space. Through the use of this system and method, users will be able to reduce inefficiency from the setback schedules produced by other thermostats and select one of the many energy efficient setback schedules produced by the system through an easy to use display screen built into the self-programmable thermostat. With this unique system and method, the user is able to customize their energy efficiency and comfort level in their cooled and/or heated space by selecting the set-back schedule that fits best with their pocketbook and comfort level all at the turn of a knob. | 06-28-2012 |
20150346740 | SMART WATER HEATER SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA - A smart water heater system (SWHS) for a domestic water system having a plurality of fixtures is provided. The SWHS has a water tank having a cold water inlet configured to receive cold water from a cold water supply and a heat source configured to heat the cold water producing hot water. The water tank may also have a hot water outlet configured to discharge the hot water from the water tank. The SWHS may also have a mixing valve configured to blend cold water from the cold water supply with the hot water from the hot water outlet to produce blended water, wherein the blended water is directed to the domestic water system. The SWHS may also have a first flow meter configured to measure a flow rate of the blended water from the mixing valve, a second flow meter configured to measure a flow rate of cold water supplied to the domestic water system, and a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of the cold water supplied to the water tank. The SWHS may also have a controller in communication with the mixing valve, the first flow meter, the second flow meter, and the pressure sensor. The controller may be configured to identify which fixture is being used when the domestic water system is drawing water from the water tank, determine an average water temperature utilized by each fixture, and adjust the mixing valve based on which fixture is identified such that a temperature of the blended water is generally equal to the average water temperature for the identified fixture. | 12-03-2015 |
Darren Whitehouse, Mclean, VA US
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20140343019 | INHIBITORS OF ARGINASE AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS - The inventive compounds are small molecule therapeutics that are potent inhibitors of Arginase I and II activity. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of the inventive compounds and methods for using the inventive compounds for treating or preventing a disease or a condition associated with arginase activity. | 11-20-2014 |
20140371175 | INHIBITORS OF ARGINASE AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS - Compounds according to Formula I and Formula II are potent inhibitors of Arginase I and II activity: | 12-18-2014 |
David Whitehouse US
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20120006896 | HAND-HELD DATA COLLECTOR WITH DETACHABLE SCANNER - Disclosed is data collection apparatus for hand use. The apparatus comprises a body and a bar code scanner. The body has: a central portion adapted to be and gripped in the manner of a joystick; a switch positioned on the central portion and positioned in the manner of a pistol trigger, for finger actuation; a first data entry portion to which the central portion extends, the first data entry portion having at least a 10-digit numeric keypad, each key of said keypad being adapted for and actuable in use by the thumb of said hand; and a second data entry portion from which the central portion extends. The scanner is: adapted for actuation by said switch; has a configuration in which the bar code scanner defines a protuberance extending from the first data entry portion; and is detachable from the body for use in tight spaces. | 01-12-2012 |
David L. Whitehouse, Maple Grove, MN US
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20100087887 | TITRATED INTERMITTENT PACING THERAPY - Cardioprotective pre-excitation pacing may be applied to stress or de-stress a particular myocardial region delivering of pacing pulses in a manner that causes a dyssynchronous contraction. Such dyssynchronous contractions are responsible for the desired cardioprotective effects of pre-excitation pacing but may also be hazardous. Described herein is a method and system that uses measures of a patient's heart rate or exertion level to control the duty cycles of intermittent pre-excitation pacing. | 04-08-2010 |
20100121402 | REVERSE HYSTERESIS AND MODE SWITCHING FOR INTERMITTENT PACING THERAPY - Cardioprotective pre-excitation pacing may be applied to stress or de-stress a particular myocardial region delivering of pacing pulses in a manner that causes a dyssynchronous contraction. Such dyssynchronous contractions are responsible for the desired cardioprotective effects of pre-excitation pacing. A method and device for applying reverse hysteresis and mode switching to the delivery of such cardioprotective pacing are described. | 05-13-2010 |
David M. Whitehouse, Liverpool, NY US
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20130299039 | MODULAR WIRE AND/OR TUBULAR COMPONENT PROCESSING APPARATUS - An apparatus for the processing of wire and/or tubular components includes a base member and at least two wire/tube processing modules. The modules can be releasably engaged with each other and the base member in which engagement mechanically and electrically couples the modules and the base member. The base member includes an operator interface enabling operation to any linked module. | 11-14-2013 |
James Whitehouse, Hunt Valley, MD US
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20160132812 | MULTI-CHAT MONITORING & AUDITING SYSTEM - A multi-chat monitoring and auditing system and method are disclosed. The system and method may be used to simultaneously monitor, audit, and manage online, text-based chat interactions between a plurality of customer service representatives and a plurality of users. Chat streams are monitored through the use of flags that may be customized based on the preferences of the system operators. The system and method may also audit chat interactions through data collection and through a dashboard that aggregates and analyzes key performance indicators. A supervisor's dashboard may also be utilized to manage and oversee the chat interactions of a plurality of customer service representatives. | 05-12-2016 |
Jinglei Whitehouse, Wayland, MA US
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20150106869 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING SECRETS - Secrets data representing one or more secrets required to access associated resources is provided along with secrets distribution policy data representing one or more secrets distribution factors used to control the distribution of the secrets. When a requesting virtual asset submits secrets request data, virtual asset profile data associated with the requesting virtual asset is obtained. The requesting virtual asset profile data is then analyzed using at least one of the secrets distribution factors to authenticate the requesting virtual asset. The requesting virtual asset profile data is then analyzed using one or more of secrets distribution factors to determine what secrets the requesting virtual asset legitimately needs. Authorized secrets data for the requesting virtual asset representing one or more authorized secrets is then generated. The requesting virtual asset is then provided access to the authorized secrets data. | 04-16-2015 |
20150128295 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VALIDATING A VIRTUAL ASSET - Virtual asset creation data used to create a virtual asset is generated through a virtual asset creation system that includes primary virtual asset data. Secondary authentication data is also generated. When the virtual asset is launched, the secondary authentication data is passed to the virtual asset from the virtual asset creation system. The primary virtual asset data and secondary authentication data from the virtual asset creation system and the virtual asset, and/or one or more other sources associated with the virtual asset, are then sent to a virtual asset validation system through different communication channels. If the primary virtual asset data and secondary authentication data from the two sources match, or have a defined threshold level of similarity, the status of the virtual asset is transformed to the status of validated virtual asset eligible to receive sensitive data. | 05-07-2015 |
John Whitehouse, Union Grove, AL US
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20130336463 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING TERMINATION IMPEDANCE FOR AN ANALOG TELEPHONE LINE - A system and method in accordance with a non-limiting aspect minimizes echo return loss in a communications system. The dial tone is broken on an analog telephone line connected to a hybrid circuit having selectable impedance configurations and that interfaces a digital communications circuit and the analog telephone line. A white noise signal as a test call is inserted through the hybrid circuit onto the analog telephone line corresponding to a selected impedance configuration. The returned white noise signal is used for measuring the echo return loss. The test call is dropped. This process is repeated at different impedance configurations to obtain echo return loss measurements at each of the impedance configurations. The optimum impedance setting configuration is determined based on the results and applied to the hybrid circuit and typically set during a running telephone configuration. | 12-19-2013 |
John Michael Whitehouse, Naperville, IL US
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20100299956 | Apparatus and Method for Drying Wallboard - A process and apparatus used for heating and drying a material. The process uses supplemental radiant heat supplied by circulating thermal oil that is heated using fuels, as well as exhaust heat from other sources. The supplemental heat replaces a portion of the heat provided by the direct-firing. The supplemental heating is achieved by retrofitting existing direct-fired or radiant heat gypsum dryers with thermal oil-to-air heat exchangers in the combustion air lines and the air recirculation lines. Heated thermal oil is circulated through the exchangers, providing supplemental heat to both the combustion air and the re-circulated dryer air. The existing natural gas burners are fired to achieve the desired exit temperature. A Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system is coupled to the dryer exhaust vent to recapture heat energy produced by the thermal oil and produce electricity. | 12-02-2010 |
John Vance Whitehouse, Walkersville, MD US
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20160125741 | COMPREHENSIVE FLIGHT PLANNING TOOL - A system for providing a flight planning tool is disclosed. The system may include at least one memory device for storing flight information and one or more hardware processors. The one or more hardware processors may be configured to provide an Application Program Interface (API) for facilitating communication between the system and at least one of a client device and one or more third-party devices, receive, via the API, a request including first information related to a flight, collect, via the API and based on the first information, second information from one or more third-party devices, generate flight trip data based on the first and second information, wherein the flight trip data includes information and graphics associated with the flight, and provide, via the API, one or more user interfaces to the client device for communicating the flight trip data. | 05-05-2016 |
20160125742 | COMPREHENSIVE FLIGHT PLANNING TOOL FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - a mobile application is disclosed for providing a flight planning tool on a client device. The mobile application may include a data input module configured to receive, via interface hardware on the client device, a selection of one of a plurality of selectable tools. The mobile application may further include a graphics module configured to display, via the interface hardware, a user interface associated with the selection. The mobile application may further include a flight planning communication module configured transmit a request for information associated with the selection, via an API, to a flight planning system, and receive, from the flight planning system via the API, responsive information that fulfills the request, wherein the responsive information was generated by the flight planning system based on information from a third-party device. | 05-05-2016 |
20160125743 | INTERACTIVE AND CUSTOMIZABLE FLIGHT PLANNING TOOL - A flight planning system is disclosed for providing an interactive and customizable flight planning tool. The flight planning system may include a memory device for storing flight information and one or more hardware processors. The processors may receive, from a client device associated with the flight planning system, a first flight information request and provide, in response to the first flight information request, an interactive user interface having a graphical representation of a flight plan that includes at least a flight route. The processors may provide a plurality of selectable overlays that modify the appearance of the graphical representation and display additional information related to the flight information. The processors may receive a second request related to the flight information and provide a modified user interface comprising at least a feature related to the second request and the flight information. | 05-05-2016 |
Kristian M. Whitehouse, Rochester, NY US
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20090081502 | OPEN-LOOP SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUEL CELL STACK START-UP WITH LOW-VOLTAGE SOURCE - A fuel cell system is provided that includes a fuel cell stack and an air compressor in communication with a cathode inlet, a hydrogen source in communication with an anode inlet, and a start-up battery adapted to power the air compressor. The start-up battery is at least one of a low-voltage battery and a high-voltage battery. A power conversion module is in electrical communication with the start-up battery and the air compressor. The power conversion module is adapted to boost a voltage of the start-up battery as desired and power the air compressor at start-up. A controller is in communication with the power conversion module and is adapted to set an air compressor speed based on an available electrical energy. An open-loop method of operating the fuel cell system at start-up is also provided, wherein an anode purge is scheduled based on the available electrical energy from the battery. | 03-26-2009 |
20090243536 | METHOD OF FULLY CHARGING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE USING A LOWER VOLTAGE FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system that includes a fuel cell stack and an EESD electrically coupled to a common high voltage bus line. The EESD has a higher voltage output than the fuel cell stack, and thus the stack is unable to fully charge the EESD, for example, at system shut-down. In order to allow the fuel cell stack to fully charge the EESD, the EESD is separated into a plurality of separate electrical storage banks having lower voltage potentials. A series of contactors are provided to electrically couple the storage banks in series during normal system operation, and separately charge the storage banks using the fuel cell stack so that they are fully charged. The series of contactors can also be configured so that the storage banks can be electrically coupled in series during normal operation of the system and be electrically coupled in parallel during charging at system shut-down. | 10-01-2009 |
Kristian M. Whitehouse, Denver, CO US
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20110244346 | METHOD OF ENTERING AND EXITING A REGENERATIVE/STAND-BY MODE ON A FUEL CELL SYSTEM WHERE THE FUEL CELL IS SEPARATED FROM THE REGENERATIVE SOURCE BY A BLOCKING POWER DIODE - A method for operating a fuel cell stack where electrical energy from regenerative braking is used to operate system loads instead of using fuel cell stack power to conserve hydrogen. A fuel cell stack and an ultracapacitor are electrically coupled to a high voltage electrical bus. A by-pass line is provided around a blocking diode including a by-pass contactor. A stack contactor is provided to disconnect the fuel cell stack from the electrical bus. A stand-by mode request is made if the voltage at a node proximate to the blocking diode closest to the ultracapacitor is higher than the voltage at a node proximate to the blocking diode closest to the fuel cell stack. Steps are then made to electrically prepare the high voltage electrical bus. Then, the stack contactor is opened and the by-pass contactor is closed to allow the regenerate braking energy to power the system loads. | 10-06-2011 |
Michael Thomas Whitehouse, Nicholasville, KY US
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20140295121 | Label Media Having Multiple Adhesives and Adhesive Free Regions for use in an Electophotographic Printer - Label media having one of more labels with multiple adhesives having different adhesion characteristics and at least one adhesive free zone for use in an electrophotographic printer. | 10-02-2014 |
Richard Whitehouse, Hamilton, NJ US
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20130183620 | CHEMICAL COATING COMPOSITION FOR FORMING A LASER-MARKABLE MATERIAL AND A LASER-MARKABLE MATERIAL - Disclosed is a chemical coating composition for recording an image on a recording material that forms a color image by irradiation with a laser beam. Further, the chemical coating composition comprises at least one microcapsule encapsulating a basic dye precursor, and at least one plastic dispersion. Also disclosed is a recording material using the inventive chemical coating composition, as well as a recording method using the chemical coating composition dried onto a recording material which is then subsequently irradiated with a laser. | 07-18-2013 |
20130216947 | CHEMICAL COATING COMPOSITION FOR FORMING A LASER-MARKABLE MATERIAL AND A LASER-MARKABLE MATERIAL - Disclosed is a chemical coating composition for recording an image on a recording material that forms a color image by irradiation with a laser beam. Further, the chemical coating composition includes at least one water soluble polymer whose viscosity of a 4% aqueous solution is more than 29 mPa·s at 20° C., and at least one water soluble compound which has at least one acidic group and at least one basic group, and has absorption maximum at more than 330 nm. Also disclosed is a recording material using the inventive chemical coating composition, as well as a recording method using the chemical coating composition dried onto a recording material which is then subsequently irradiated with a laser. | 08-22-2013 |
Richard Whitehouse, Yardville, NJ US
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20090186197 | RESILIENT FLOOR TILE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A resilient floor tile is described that comprises a base; a protective film layer; and a decorative layer disposed between the base and the protective film layer; wherein the resilient floor tile has a top surface and a convex edge along a perimeter of the top surface. In another embodiment, the resilient floor tile comprises a decorative layer comprising a printed ink forming a decorative pattern disposed between a base and a protective film layer; wherein the decorative pattern extends over at least a portion of a contoured edge of the tile such that the decorative pattern is substantially undistorted. The process for making a resilient floor tile comprises preheating a printed tile blank; cutting and molding the printed tile blank concurrently to form a resilient floor tile having a convex edge along a top, outer perimeter of the resilient floor tile. | 07-23-2009 |
20100146895 | RESILIENT FLOOR TILE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A resilient floor tile is described that comprises a base; a protective film layer; and a decorative layer disposed between the base and the protective film layer; wherein the resilient floor tile has a top surface and a convex edge along a perimeter of the top surface. In another embodiment, the resilient floor tile comprises a decorative layer comprising a printed ink forming a decorative pattern disposed between a base and a protective film layer; wherein the decorative pattern extends over at least a portion of a contoured edge of the tile such that the decorative pattern is substantially undistorted. The process for making a resilient floor tile comprises preheating a printed tile blank; cutting and molding the printed tile blank concurrently to form a resilient floor tile having a convex edge along a top, outer perimeter of the resilient floor tile. | 06-17-2010 |
Robert S. Whitehouse, Lexington, MA US
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20090264224 | Golf Tee - According to various embodiments, the present teachings comprise a golf tee. The golf tee can comprise a point section, a shaft section, and a head section. The shaft section can comprise four opposing arms configured to allow for improved ground penetration. The head section can comprise a circular dish having a rim with a number of raised points disposed on the rim. The head section can comprise opposing arms, each having a raised point. | 10-22-2009 |
20100305280 | PHA BLENDS - This invention relates to blends containing two or more polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), and related methods and articles. | 12-02-2010 |
20110124779 | Nucleating Agents for Polyhydroxyalkanoates - Provided herein are nucleating agent compositions for use in nucleating polymers during processing. Methods for making and using the nucleating agent compositions are also provided. The nucleating agent in dry powder form is wet millled in a liquid carrier, such as a plasticizer, surfactant, or lubricant. | 05-26-2011 |
20110189414 | BIODEGRADABLE POLYESTER BLENDS - Compositions comprising linear polyhydroxyalkanoates and biodegradable aromatic/aliphatic polyesters are disclosed, as well as methods for using same, and articles made therefrom. | 08-04-2011 |
20110251349 | BRANCHED PHA COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION, AND USE IN APPLICATIONS - Branched PHA compositions, and related methods and articles are disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
20110256398 | Production Of Non-Woven Materials From Polyhydroxyalkanoate - Methods and compositions for making non-woven materials from polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers are provided. In certain aspects, the invention pertains to an extruded fiber comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, a wet milled nucleating agent and a plasticizer, wherein the average particle size of the wet-milled nucleating agent is about 20 microns and is dispersed in the polymer. | 10-20-2011 |
20120149844 | Toughened Polyhydroxyalkanoate Compositions - Toughened polyhydroxyalkanoate resin compositions are disclosed, comprising thermoplastic polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions and a toughener comprising a vinyl acetate homopolymer or copolymer and optionally polyvinyl alcohol. | 06-14-2012 |
20160106838 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING BONE FRACTURES, AND/OR FOR FORTIFYING AND/OR AUGMENTING BONE, INCLUDING THE PROVISION AND USE OF COMPOSITE IMPLANTS - A composite implant comprising an injectable matrix material which is flowable and settable, and at least one reinforcing element for integration with the injectable matrix material, the at least one reinforcing element adding sufficient strength to the injectable matrix material such that when the composite implant is disposed in a cavity in a bone, the composite implant supports the bone. A method for treating a bone comprising: selecting at least one reinforcing element to be combined with an injectable matrix material to form a composite implant capable of supporting the bone; positioning the at least one reinforcing element in a cavity in the bone; flowing the injectable matrix material into the cavity wherein the injectable matrix material interfaces with the at least one reinforcing element; and transforming the injectable matrix material from a flowable state to a nonflowable state to establish a static structure that supports the adjacent bone. | 04-21-2016 |
Robert S. Whitehouse, Cambridge, MA US
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20130090449 | Biobased Polyester Diols And Polyols From High Molecular Weight Polyhydroxyalkanoates - Methods for producing biobased hydroxyl-terminated polyester polymers are described wherein molten-dispersed or hydrocarbonaceous fluid-dispersed phase polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers are reacted with a difunctional hydroxylated insertion compound at a sufficient temperature and time to depolymerize the starting polyester polymers to provide hydroxyl-terminated reaction products of reduced molecular weight. The difunctional hydroxylated insertion compound can be at least one of diol, aminoalcohol, and polyhydroxyalcohol. The use of catalyst may be required, reduced or eliminated. The hydroxyl-terminated reaction product is at least one of hydroxyl-terminated polyhydroxyalkanoate. A method for making polyurethanes further is described wherein the hydroxyl-terminated reaction product is reacted with polyfunctional isocyanate to form a polyurethane product. Products that include the hydroxyl-terminated reaction product or polyurethane also are described. | 04-11-2013 |
20130225761 | PROCESS FOR LATEX PRODUCTION BY MELT EMULSIFICATION - A method for producing an aqueous PHA emulsion or latex comprising predominantly amorphous PHA polymers or copolymers with polymer dispersants or surfactants is described. | 08-29-2013 |
20140128492 | Polyurethanes Obtained From Hydroxyalkanoate Crosslinking Agents - The present invention relates to polyurethanes resulting from a reaction that includes a hydroxyalkanoate crosslinking agent. Methods of making polyurethanes are further described. | 05-08-2014 |
Ryan Whitehouse, Eagan, MN US
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20090221914 | Medical Fluid Injection System - One implementation provides a method to provide injection procedure information in an injection system. In this implementation, the method includes displaying a plurality of different injection procedure options in a user interface of said system, wherein said plurality of different injection procedure options including a cardiac procedure option and a non-cardiac procedure option. The method further includes receiving a user selection of an injection procedure from said displayed plurality of different injection procedure options, processing a default set of injection parameters based upon said selected injection procedure, and displaying said default set of injection parameters within the user interface of the system prior to an injection. | 09-03-2009 |
Sam Patrick Whitehouse US
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20120295824 | HYDROPHILIC SURFACES FOR REDUCING FRICTION FORCES - A substrate (for example an implantable medical device) is provided with a lubricious surface by grafting onto the surface monomers containing acrylamide groups and then hydrolysing said groups under alkaline conditions, the grafting step being carried out in an aqueous environment. | 11-22-2012 |