48th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 57 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140350637 | BIOELECTRONICS FOR CONTROLLING SKELETAL MUSCLES BY NEURO-ELECTRICAL CODED SIGNALS - Bioelectronics for controlling a skeletal muscle by means of a neuro-electrical coded signal. An actual neuro-coded signal that is naturally generated in a body and operative in control of a skeletal muscle can be collected from a nervous network and stored in a database associated with an electronic device. An implantable muscle control device having one or more electrodes can be directly attached to an appropriate nerve leading to one or more target skeletal muscles associated with a subject. The actual neuro-coded signal can be then selected from the database and broadcasted to the implantable device associated with the subject via a neuro-code transmission approach in order to activate and regulate the affected skeletal muscles. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350638 | WIRELESS CARDIORESONANCE STIMULATION - An apparatus for the cardio-synchronised stimulation of skeletal or smooth muscle, but excluding the heart muscles, in a counterpulsation mode of a patient. The apparatus comprises an active and a passive electrode for attachment to said patient, a signal processor having a configuration input for varying a time delay associated with counterpulsation mode stimulation, and a sensing system for sensing information relating to the performance of the patient's heart and for transmission of information signals to said signal processor, said signal processor producing control signal information relating to stimulation signals to be applied to said active electrode in a counterpulsation mode, a stimulation signal generator Associated with said active electrode for generating stimulation signals, wireless transmission means for transmitting said control signal information from said signal processor to said stimulation signal generator whereby said stimulation signal generator applies stimulation signals to said active electrode in accordance with said signal information. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350639 | Method and Apparatus for Predicting and Controlling the Percepts Induced by a Visual Prosthesis - Here we present the first model that quantitatively predicts the apparent spatial position and shape of percepts elicited by retinal electrical stimulation in humans based on the known anatomy of the retina. This model successfully predicts both the shape of percepts elicited by single electrode stimulation and the shape and relative positions of percepts elicited by multiple electrode stimulation. Model fits to behavioral data show that sensitivity to electrical stimulation is not confined to the axon initial segment, but does fall off rapidly with the distance between stimulation and the initial segment. Using the model, it is possible to compensate, preferably with a look up table, to match percepts to a desired image. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350640 | Implantable Medical Device and Tool Sensors - Implantable medical devices and instruments (tools) including one or more implantable sensors. In certain embodiments, a hearing prosthesis comprises an implantable stimulating assembly configured to be implanted in a recipient's cochlea. At least one implantable sensor is disposed in the implantable stimulating assembly and is configured to monitor an insertion attribute. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350641 | INFORMATION PROCESSING AND STORAGE IN A COCHLEAR STIMULATION SYSTEM - Information can be stored in a cochlear stimulation system by determining an item of patient specific information, transferring the item of patient specific information to an implantable portion of the cochlear stimulation system, and permanently storing the item of patient specific information in the implantable portion of the cochlear stimulation system. The item of patient specific information can comprise a parameter for use in generating a stimulation current. The implantable portion of the cochlear stimulation system also can be configured to permanently store one or more items of patient specific information in an alterable fashion. Further, an item of patient specific information can be retrieved from the implantable portion of the cochlear stimulation system. Additionally, an item of non-patient specific information for use in processing a received acoustic signal can be determined and permanently stored in an external portion of the cochlear stimulation system. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350642 | Metal Complexes Comprising 1,2,3-Triazoles - The present invention relates inter alia to a new class of metal complexes comprising 1,2,3-triazoles having improved solubility and enhanced electro-optical properties. The present invention further relates to the preparation and use of these compounds. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350643 | PHOTOTHERAPY APPARATUS FOR SKIN TREATMENT - A wearable hands-free apparatus for providing phototherapy treatment to a number of hair, scalp and skin related conditions includes a supporting member for pivotally supporting a light emitting plate in spaced, opposing relation to the user's head. The light emitting plate is fitted with an array of light generating sources, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, or infrared lights, that emit light within a particular wavelength range correlating with the treatment of one or more specific hair, scalp and/or skin-related conditions. The light emitting plate is specifically designed to conform to the shape of the human face or scalp for providing complete, uniform and consistent light coverage to the respective areas. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350644 | OSCILLATING PHOTO LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - An oscillating photo light therapy device includes a base and a light emitting unit pivotally mounted to the base. The light emitting unit is provided with at least one light emitting source. A movement imparting mechanism is provided for displacing the light emitting unit relative to the base along an oscillating motion, wherein the light source emits at different angles towards the user's body. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350645 | Altering Temperature in a Mammalian Body - The present application relates to systems and methods for altering temperature in a mammalian body. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise core body temperature of a mammalian subject. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise the temperature of glabrous skin of a mammalian subject. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350646 | Universal Diathermy Heat Applicator - A resonant radio frequency diathermy heat applicator, including a flexible pad, an inductive coil with moderate defined resistance, fixed tuning capacitors, connecting cable and shielding that is broadly tuned to the signal source in a manner that eliminates the requirement for variable tuning elements. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350647 | ELECTROMAGNETIC HYPERTHERMIA ASSEMBLY - An electromagnetic hyperthermia assembly includes: a substrate; a plurality of hyperthermia needles each having a needle portion that extends through and downwardly from the substrate and that has a needle tip distal from the substrate; and a guiding plate having a plurality of through holes. The needle portions of the hyperthermia needles respectively and removably extend through the through holes such that the guiding plate is movable along the needle portions and between the substrate and the needle tips of the needle portions. The through holes keep the needle tips spaced apart from each other at predetermined positions. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350648 | BODY TEMPERATURE REDUCTION SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Systems and methods for lowering the core body temperature of subject are generally described. In certain embodiments, the core body temperature of a subject can be lowered by using a heat exchanger configured to cool an intubation gas that is transported to the subject via an intubation tube. The intubation tube used to deliver cooled intubation gas to the subject can include one or more features facilitating cooling of the subject. For example, in certain embodiments, the intubation tube may include multiple lumens. In some embodiments, one of the lumens can be used to deliver the relatively cool intubation gas and a second lumen can be used to transport relatively warm gas away from the patient's lungs. In certain embodiments, the system can be configured such that water (e.g., in the form of ice particles and/or liquid mist) can be delivered to the subject via the intubation tube, which can provide an enhanced cooling effect. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350649 | METHODS FOR MODULATING OSTEOCHONDRAL DEVELOPMENT USING BIOELECTRICAL STIMULATION - Compositions and methods are provided for modulating the growth, development and repair of bone, cartilage or other connective tissue. Devices and stimulus waveforms are provided to differentially modulate the behavior of osteoblasts, chondrocytes and other connective tissue cells to promote proliferation, differentiation, matrix formation or mineralization for in vitro or in vivo applications. Continuous-mode and pulse-burst-mode stimulation of cells with charge-balanced signals may be used. Bone, cartilage and other connective tissue growth is stimulated in part by nitric oxide release through electrical stimulation and may be modulated through co-administration of NO donors and NO synthase inhibitors. Bone, cartilage and other connective tissue growth is stimulated in part by release of BMP-2 and BMP-7 in response to electrical stimulation to promote differentiation of cells. The methods and devices described are useful in promoting repair of bone fractures, cartilage and connective tissue repair as well as for engineering tissue for transplantation. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350650 | LEADS FOR NEUROSTIMULATION AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A neurostimulator lead including an elongated lead body having stimulating and proximal end portions and a center axis extending therebetween. The lead body includes an inner tubing that extends along the center axis. The inner tubing includes wire conductors that extend between the stimulating and proximal end portions. The lead also includes multiple electrode-inductor assemblies that are positioned along the stimulating end portion and spaced apart from one another along the center axis. Each of the electrode-inductor assemblies includes an inductor coil that is electrically coupled to one of the wire conductors and an electrode that is located proximate to the inductor coil. The electrode and the inductor coil are electrically joined, and the inductor coil is configured to prevent a flow of induced current that occurs when the lead is exposed to external magnetic fields. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350651 | HIGH RELIABILITY WIRE WELDING FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICES - Methods of making an implantable pulse generator are disclosed herein. The implantable pulse generator can include a body defining an internal volume and a plurality of wires extending from out of the internal volume of the body. Some of these wires can be connected, either directly or indirectly to a lead via a welded joint. The welded joint can be created by first resistance welding and then laser welding some of the wires to a connector. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350652 | MODULAR BIOMEDICAL IMPLANTS - A modular biomedical implant includes a processor, an electrode array, and a cable. The first end of the cable is attached to the electrode array and a second end of the cable terminates in a first array of contacts. A second array of contacts is electrically connected to the processor. A separate anisotropic conductor is disposed between the first array of contacts and the second array of contacts and forms electrical connections between the first array of contacts and the second array of contacts. A method for replacing a processor of a modular biomedical implant is also provided. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350653 | ELECTRODE LEADS FOR USE WITH IMPLANTABLE NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATOR - An apparatus for neuromuscular electrical stimulation is provided. The apparatus may be a stimulation lead having an elongated member made up of at least one conductor and an insulative sheath surrounding at least a portion of the conductor. A distal portion of the elongated member may include one or more electrodes and at least one fixation element to secure the one or more electrodes in or adjacent to a desired anatomical site for providing stimulation thereto. The stimulation lead has a strain relief portion on the proximal side of the one or more electrodes, configured to reduce axial forces on the distal region of the elongated member, and the effects thereof, to reduce the risk of, or even prevent, displacement of the one or more electrodes and to accommodate localized flexural motion. The apparatus also may include at least one fixation element sized and configured to be deployed between muscle layers to maintain the electrode position at the stimulation site. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350654 | GROUNDING OF A SHIELD WITHIN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD - Implantable medical leads include a shield that is guarded at a termination by having a first portion and a second portion of the shield, where the first portion is between a termination of the shield at the second portion and an inner insulation layer that surrounds the filars. The first portion may reduce the coupling of RF energy from the termination of the shield at the second portion to the filars. The first and second portions may be part of a continuous shield, where the first and second portions are separated by an inversion of the shield. The first and second portions may instead be separate pieces. The first portion may be noninverted and reside between the termination at the second portion and the inner layers, or the first portion may be inverted to create first and second sub-portions. The shield termination at the second portion is between the first and second sub-portions. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350655 | LEAD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - In some examples, a lead identification system includes a first set of first lead indicators and a second set of second lead indicators. Each of the first lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a first therapy delivery element, a first epidural needle, or a first connector to uniquely identify at least one of the first therapy delivery element, the first epidural needle, or the first connector during implantation of the first therapy delivery element in the patient. Each of the second lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a second therapy delivery element, a second epidural needle, or a second connector to uniquely identify at least one of the second therapy delivery element, the second epidural needle, or the second connector during implantation of the second therapy delivery element in the patient. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350656 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PIVOTED STENT DEPLOYMENT - The invention provides a stent-graft system comprising a graft member and a stent having a connection end interconnected with the graft member and a free end opposed thereto. A belt retaining structure is provided at the stent free end. A belt is releasably retained in the belt retaining structure and is configured to constrain the stent free end independent of the stent connection end. A method of securing at least one end of a stent-graft within a vessel is also provided. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350657 | EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH AN END STRUCTURE HAVING A TRANSITIONAL SURFACE - An expandable intraluminal medical device is provided. The medical device is provided with end structures that have transitional surfaces defined by two angled planes. The transitional surfaces may be useful in reducing scraping between the expandable device and a restraining sheath used for delivering the medical device. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350658 | BRANCHED STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM - An endovascular stent-graft ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140350659 | BIODEGRADABLE ENDOPROSTHESES AND METHODS FOR THEIR FABRICATION - Biodegradable endoprostheses are formed from amorphous polymers having desirable biodegradation characteristics. The strength of such amorphous polymers is enhanced by annealing to increase crystallinity without substantially increasing the biodegradation time. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350660 | Endoluminal Prosthesis - An endoluminal prosthesis for deployment in a body which has a first tubular structure for stabilising the prosthesis, the first tubular structure being substantially concentric about a first axis and movable between a compact and an expanded state. The prosthesis also has a second tubular structure for supporting an artificial heart valve, the second tubular structure being substantially concentric about a second axis and moveable between a compact and an expanded state. The first axis and the second axis extend at different angles when the first and second structures are in the compact and/or expanded state. A third structure which is shape and/or length adjustable is positioned between the first and second structures. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350661 | ARTIFICIAL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT APPARATUS - Described, in certain aspects of the invention, are apparatuses and methods for deploying artificial devices within the vascular system. One apparatus includes a delivery device having a lumen and a deployment member slidably received within the lumen. This apparatus further includes an artificial device having an anchoring element releasably engaged with the deployment member. Such an apparatus can be percutaneously delivered to a site within a vascular vessel, and thereafter manipulated so that the anchoring element attaches to the vessel wall. The delivery device and deployment member can then be withdrawn from the vessel, whereby the deployment member disengages from the anchoring element, leaving the artificial device implanted in the vessel. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350662 | DEVICE FOR PLACEMENT IN THE TRICUSPID ANNULUS | 2014-11-27 |
20140350663 | COLLAPSIBLE AND RE-EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE CUFF DESIGNS AND COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - A prosthetic heart valve is provided with a cuff having features which promote sealing with the native tissues even where the native tissues are irregular. The cuff may include a portion adapted to bear on the LVOT when the valve is implanted in a native aortic valve. The valve may include elements for biasing the cuff outwardly with respect to the stent body when the stent body is in an expanded condition. The cuff may have portions of different thickness distributed around the circumference of the valve in a pattern matching the shape of the opening defined by the native tissue. All or part of the cuff may be movable relative to the stent during implantation. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350664 | Actuating Device for a Surgical - The present invention concerns an actuating device for actuating a mechanical adjustment element of surgical implant, said mechanical adjustment element allowing to modify the functional shape and/or the functional size of the surgical implant when actuated, said actuating device comprising transmission means linked with one end to the mechanical adjustment element and able to move the mechanical adjustment element when said transmission means are actuated, connecting means ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140350665 | COLLAPSIBLE AND RE-EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE CUFF DESIGNS AND COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - A prosthetic heart valve is provided with a cuff having features which promote sealing with the native tissues even where the native tissues are irregular. The cuff may include a portion adapted to bear on the LVOT when the valve is implanted in a native aortic valve. The valve may include elements for biasing the cuff outwardly with respect to the stent body when the stent body is in an expanded condition. The cuff may have portions of different thickness distributed around the circumference of the valve in a pattern matching the shape of the opening defined by the native tissue. All or part of the cuff may be movable relative to the stent during implantation. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350666 | EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC VALVE HAVING ANCHORING APPENDAGES - A heart valve prosthesis includes an expandable prosthetic valve including three valve leaflets coupled to an anchoring structure. The anchoring structure includes an annular member and a plurality of arms movably coupled to the annular member at one end. The free ends of the arms extend radially away from the prosthesis toward a valve annulus. The arms are configured to fit in a space defined between an open native valve leaflet and a wall of a valve sinus. The arms are sufficiently resilient such that they resist downward movement in response to pressure exerted on the prosthesis, facilitating anchorage and stabilization of the prosthesis at the implantation site. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350667 | COLLAPSIBLE AND RE-EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE CUFF DESIGNS AND COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - A prosthetic heart valve is provided with a cuff having features which promote sealing with the native tissues even where the native tissues are irregular. The cuff may include a portion adapted to bear on the LVOT when the valve is implanted in a native aortic valve. The valve may include elements for biasing the cuff outwardly with respect to the stent body when the stent body is in an expanded condition. The cuff may have portions of different thickness distributed around the circumference of the valve in a pattern matching the shape of the opening defined by the native tissue. All or part of the cuff may be movable relative to the stent during implantation. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350668 | Prosthesis Seals and Methods for Sealing an Expandable Prosthesis - Embodiments of the present disclosure are related to devices and techniques for para-valve sealing of an expandable stent-valve implanted using a catheter. In some embodiments, a stent-valve is provided which comprises a seal sleeve/cuff containing material that swells when contacted by blood. A piercing tool may be included and used to permit a user to puncture the sleeve/cuff prior to introduction into a patient's body. In some embodiments, the sleeve/cuff has an integral tubular structure configured to withstand balloon expansion of the stent-valve during or after implantation. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350669 | PERCUTANEOUS VALVE REPLACEMENT DEVICES - A self-expanding valved stent is constructed from a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) covered nitinol or stainless steel wire frame. Anchoring is facilitated by arms emanating from the ventricular end of the device that are designed to atraumatically insinuate themselves around chordae and leaflets and trap them against the expanded stent body. The valve prosthesis includes a partially self-expanding stent having a wire framework defining outer and interior surfaces and anchoring arms. The stent has an unexpaneled and an expanded state and anchoring arms having an elbow region and a hook that clamps around mitral tissue of the patient when seated. An elastic fabric/cloth made of for example, PTFE material, is wrapped circumferentially around the wire framework. A valve having at least one leaflet is fixedly attached to the interior surface of the stent. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350670 | Device And A Method For Improving The Function Of A Heart Valve - A medical device is disclosed that reinforces weakened or degenerated areas of at least a portion of a leaflet ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140350671 | BIOMEDICAL IMPLANT FOR USE IN FLUID SHEAR STRESS ENVIRONMENTS - The present invention relates to a biomedical implant for use in a fluid shear stress environment of a subject. The biomedical implant of the present invention includes a patterned surface having a plurality of cellular niches. The cellular niches of the patterned surface are effective to maintain at least one localized layer of living cells within the plurality of cellular niches by decreasing fluid shear stress within the cellular niches as compared to fluid shear stress measured outside of the cellular niches, with the fluid shear stress measured outside of the cellular niches having a peak fluid shear stress of at least about 50 dynes per square centimeter (dynes/cm | 2014-11-27 |
20140350672 | Intraocular Lens with Extended Depth of Focus - An ophthalmic lens is disclosed, one embodiment comprising an optic having an anterior surface and a posterior surface disposed about an optical axis, wherein at least one of the surfaces has a profile characterized by superposition of a base profile and an auxiliary profile, the auxiliary profile comprising a continuous pattern of surface deviations from the base profile. The auxiliary profile is a sinusoidal profile and can be amplitude modulated, frequency modulated or both amplitude and frequency modulated. The ophthalmic lens can be an IOL. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350673 | SURGICAL METHODS FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION OR AUGMENTATION - Methods for breast reconstruction and augmentation are provided which may reduce the incidence of capsular contracture. Methods for treating an encapsulated breast and reducing potential for capsular contracture in the breast are also provided. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350674 | Ligament System For Knee Joint - A system for an anatomical joint includes a first fastener, a second fastener, a prosthetic ligament member, and a biasing member associated with at least one of the first and second fasteners. The first fastener is operable to be connected to a first bone portion. The second fastener is operable to be connected to a second bone portion. The prosthetic ligament member is flexible and is directly coupled to both the first and second fasteners to support the first bone portion and the second bone portion for relative movement. A portion of the prosthetic ligament member extends from the first fastener to the second fastener and has an adjustable length. The biasing member is operable to bias the prosthetic ligament member to thereby maintain tension in the prosthetic ligament member. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350675 | CONNECTIVE TISSUE REPAIR PAD - The invention relates to an implantable prosthetic device for the repair of connective tissue in an animal or a human. In one embodiment, an implantable prosthetic device ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140350676 | ELEMENTS FOR VERSATILITY OF A PROSTHETIC ANCHOR - A prosthetic anchor to be attached to a natural or prosthetic structure of a human or animal. The anchor includes a central layer with first and second surface. A plurality of fiber bundles, each with a medial portion, are concentrically embedded within the central layer to substantially define a horseshoe-shaped pattern. A substrate element is configured to be secured to the natural or prosthetic structure and to receive the second surface of the central layer. A securing element operably coupled to the second surface of the central layer is configured to secure the central layer to the substrate element in at least two positions. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350677 | DECELLULARIZED COMPOSITE TISSUE BIOSCAFFOLDS FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL TISSUE INTERFACE RECONSTRUCTION AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION - One aspect of the present invention is a method of producing a decellularized composite tissue bioscaffold for musculoskeletal tissue interface reconstruction by physicochemically treating a musculoskeletal tissue interface isolated from allogeneic sources. In certain embodiments, such musculoskeletal tissue interfaces can also be isolated from xenogeneic sources. The method comprises treatment of the interface with detergents, chemical oxidants and ultrasonic energy, and wash steps in between to remove residual detergents as well as oxidants. The resulting bioscaffold may be freeze-dried or lyophilized, sterilized and aseptically packaged for subsequent use. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350678 | JOINT SUPPORT AND SUBCHONDRAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A joint support and subchondral support system and method of use of same for providing structural and dampening support to damaged subchondral bone adjacent to a body joint are disclosed. The joint support and subchondral support system and method of use of same are applicable to many parts of the joint as any area with cartilage disease has an adjoining subchondral component. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350679 | PARTIAL JOINT RESURFACING IMPLANT, INSTRUMENTATION, AND METHOD - An implant for repairing an articular cartilage defect site including an implant fixation portion with an upper segment and at least one bone interfacing segment and a top articulating portion with an articulating surface and an engagement surface. The upper segment includes a supporting plate with a first locking mechanism segment. The engagement surface includes a second locking mechanism segment. The first locking mechanism segment with at least two channels is structured to couple to the second locking mechanism segment with at least two protrusions. The at least one bone interfacing segment structured for insertion into the articular cartilage defect site. An implant including an implant fixation portion, a top articulating portion, and a locking mechanism with a first locking segment coupled to the upper segment and a second locking segment coupled to the at least one engagement surface and structured to couple to the first locking segment. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350680 | PROCESS FOR MODIFYING THE SURFACE MORPHOLOGY OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention relates to a process for modifying the surface morphology of a medical device. The modified surface has, among other advantageous properties, an improved capacity for sorption or conjugation of a variety of bioactive agents, the addition of which will turn the medical device into a localized drug delivery system. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350681 | INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROSTHESIS - This prosthesis ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140350682 | Interbody Spinal Implant Having a Roughened Surface Topography - An interbody spinal implant including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, opposing anterior and posterior portions, a substantially hollow center, and a single vertical aperture. The single vertical aperture extends from the top surface to the bottom surface, has a size and shape predetermined to maximize the surface area of the top surface and the bottom surface available proximate the anterior and posterior portions while maximizing both radiographic visualization and access to the substantially hollow center, and defines a transverse rim. The body may be non-metallic and may form one component of a composite implant; the other component is a metal plate disposed on at least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the body. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350683 | METHOD FOR TREATING JOINT PAIN AND ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS - The embodiments provide provides devices, instruments, and associated methods for treating joint pain. A joint is evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging to detect any defects in the subchondral bone. For example, using T2-weighted MRI images, bone marrow lesions or edemas can be identified, and using T1-weighted MRI images, associated regions of sclerotic bone adjacent to the bone marrow lesion can be identified. The treatment method may involve introducing a bone void filler material at the site to address the bone marrow lesion or edema, and/or drilling and inserting an implant to address the sclerotic bone, bone marrow lesion or edema, and insufficiency or stress fractures. An access path is mapped to a location in the subchondral region where the insufficiency fracture resides. The access path attempts to preserve an articular surface of the joint. A reinforcing member that stabilizes the insufficiency fracture is then implanted via the access path. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350684 | IMPLANTABLE ELBOW JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH SPHERICAL INTER-SUPPORT - A multi-component elbow joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper humerus bone and opposing lower radius and ulna bones. The assembly includes a first component anchored into the upper humerus reconditioned end surface and exhibits a first exposed support surface. A second component is anchored into the lower reconditioned bone end surface of at least one of the radius and ulna bones and exhibits a second exposed support surface. An intermediate component is supported in at least one of eccentric or rotational fashion between the first and second anchored components. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350685 | BONE-DERIVED IMPLANTABLE DEVICES FOR SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN - Implantable devices for the surgical treatment of bone, and particularly to a bone defect at a joint region, and even more particularly at the subchondral bone level of the joint region, are disclosed. The implantable devices may be formed of a bone material, and configured to serve the dual functions of providing mechanical strength and structural integrity to the area to be treated, while also facilitating the dispersal of a flowable material in the same area. Associated delivery tools are also provided. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350686 | ORTHOPAEDIC FEMORAL COMPONENT HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350687 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FEMORAL COMPONENT - Systems and methods for providing deeper knee flexion capabilities. In some instances, such systems and methods include a femoral knee replacement component that includes an articular surface, a first interior surface, and a second interior surface, wherein the first and second interior surfaces run substantially parallel to each other. In some cases, the articular surface includes an anterior condylar extension that is configured to replace an anterior articular cartilage of a femur such that the anterior extension is configured to terminate adjacent to a proximal limit of the anterior articular cartilage of the femur. Other implementations are also discussed. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350688 | TALUS SURFACE IMPLANT - A talus surface implant has an arc shaped body with a top side interfacing to the tibia and a bottom side having at least one post for interfacing with holes in the talus and a plurality of spikes for interfacing with the surface of the talus. Preferably the implant is double arc shaped. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350689 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ARTHROSCOPIC ASSISTED ARTHROPLASTY OF THE HIP JOINT - Devices, systems and methods for performing arthroscopic evaluations and procedures in and near the hip joint are provided. An arthroscopic assisted arthroplasty system is useful in the treatment of arthritic hip conditions, conserving healthy tissue, and limiting iatrogenic injury associated with traditional surgical exposures. A guide wire system employing retrograde and antegrade reamers along the femoral neck is useful in anatomic placement of instrumentation without formal hip dislocation. Fluoroscopy and computer assisted navigation enhance the system, methods, and apparatus. Acetabular and femoral collapsible prosthetic forms are useful in arthroscopic assisted placement. The devices, systems, and methods are effective to assist an operating surgeon in the addressing mild to moderate arthritic conditions of the femoral head and acetabulum where tissue conservation and surgical exposure morbidities should be limited. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350690 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HIP REPLACEMENT - Methods and apparatus of the present invention provide for orthopaedic replacement of the hip while substantially preserving muscles and soft tissues around the hip joint resulting in reduced healing time and decreased risk of dislocation following the procedure. In an exemplary embodiment, an intramedullary rod | 2014-11-27 |
20140350691 | DYNAMIC INTERFACE SUPPORT ESTABLISHED BETWEEN A CERAMIC HIP JOINT BALL AND A SUPPORTING BALL STEM - An artificial hip joint assembly including a ball mounted atop a supporting stem, the stem adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned end of a femur bone, with the ball adapted to seat within an acetabulum socket of a pelvic bone. An intermediate component is mounted between the ball and stem, the intermediate component incorporating force absorbing and redirecting properties at an engagement interface between the ball and stem in response to impact forces generated upon the ball by the pelvic bone. The intermediate component can be constructed of a softer material than either the ball or stem, the intermediate component can further include a sleeve exhibiting a plurality of interior threads and facilitating mounting of an exteriorly threaded end location of the stem. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350692 | Biomineralization Promoting Materials and Methods of Forming Same - Bone tissue biomimetic materials, biomimetic constructs that can be formed with the materials, and methods for forming the materials and constructs are described. The bone tissue biomimetic materials include electrospun nanofibers formed of polymers that are conjugated with peptides that include acidic amino acid residues. The materials can incorporate high levels of mineralization so as to provide mechanical strength and promote osteogenesis and/or osteoconductivity on/in the bone tissue biomimetic materials. The materials and constructs can be utilized in forming tissue engineered structures for in vitro and in vivo use. Macroscopic bone tissue biomimetic scaffolds formed from the materials can be seeded with osteogenic cells and utilized to develop bone graft materials that can exhibit strength and osteoconductivity similar to the native bone and that exhibit uniform distribution of nutrients in the scaffolds. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350693 | METHODS FOR IMPLANTING MEDICAL DEVICES - Described herein is a positioning tool having an elongate portion for carrying a medical implant. Also described is a method of positioning a medical implant using an elongate positioning tool. One form of the method includes positioning a medical implant on a distal portion of an elongate positioning tool, inserting the positioning tool with the implant thereon into a body cavity manipulating the positioning tool to position the implant into contact with tissue at an attachment location, attaching the implant to surrounding tissue at the attachment location, separating the implant from the positioning tool, and withdrawing the positioning tool from the body. In a preferred embodiment, the position of the implant is visually confirmed using an endoscope before the implant is attached to surrounding tissue. In one embodiment, the implant is a satiation device and the body cavity is the esophagus and/or stomach. In an alternative embodiment, an expansion structure on the distal end of the elongate portion expands and/or contracts the medical implant to facilitate positioning. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350694 | LUMINAL PROSTHESIS AND A GASTROINTESTINAL IMPLANT DEVICE - An inexpensive small-sized screen printing machine having low redundancy and high production efficiency and applicable to a dual conveying-type component mounting machine. A pair of substrate supporting tables juxtaposed in a specific direction is provided. Screen printing is alternately performed by a single print executing section in a common area which can be shared by the two substrate supporting tables. In doing so, when one substrate supporting table located at a print position among the pair of substrate supporting tables starts exiting the print position, the other substrate supporting table starts entry to the print position. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350695 | LOWER LIMB PROSTHESIS USABLE IN WATER ENVIRONMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH PROSTHESIS - It concerns a prosthetic device for lower limb of a uses having a leg component, a foot component having a foot shell defining a first cavity within said foot shell and a coves component covering said leg component, said leg, foot and cover components being water compatible. The cover component is formed by an hollow flexible self-carrying sleeve defining a cavity within the sleeve around the leg component, the foot shell comprising a hole on its inner side, overlapping the sleeve on at least one centimetre and presenting an aperture below the sleeve to provide air communication between the cavity and the exterior. The cover component comprises in its upper part, a longitudinal slot, so that the water drains naturally from the first and second cavities. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350696 | ILG - The instant invention is related to methods and means for interacting with and controlling and/or regulating things—from appliances to environments, from potential mates to proprietors, and just about everything in between. Various embodiments of the methods and means of the invention may be performed by and/or implemented in hardware, in software, by one or more entities, and/or by some combination of hardware, software and/or one or more entities. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350697 | TRANSDUCER ACCESS POINT - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for exposing (i.e. bridging) data and services offered by low power, low duty cycle transducers (e.g. sensors and actuators) in a standardized format over existing and established home networking technologies. A transducer access point is a functional component that serves as a proxy for health devices and sensors that are off/asleep the majority of the time to conserver power (e.g. battery life). The transducer access point may be implemented as a stand alone device or embedded within a computing device such as a home PC. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350698 | Status Controlling System, Computer System, and Status Detecting Method Thereof - A status controlling system, a computer system, and a status detecting method thereof are disclosed. The status controlling system is used in the computer system. A main control module is used for indicating a shutdown status or an active status by a first level of an active-shutdown indicating interface. The status controlling system includes a basic input output system and an embedded control module. The basic input output system is used for indicating whether the computer system is in a sleep status by a second level of a system controlling interface, wherein when the computer system is in the sleep status, the basic input output system changes the second level. The embedded control module determines whether the computer system is in the shutdown or the active status by the first level and in the sleep status by the second level. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350699 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF MACHINES, CONTROL SYSTEM AND DESCRIPTION - A method for controlling a plurality of machines and at least a first assembly; the plurality of machines comprises at least a first machine and a second machine; the first assembly is associated with the first and second machines and is arranged to provide a first auxiliary function to the first and second machines; control is carried out by at least a first and a second controllers; the first and the second controllers are associated respectively to the first and second machines and are arranged to control a main function of each of the first and the second machines; the first and the second controllers are associated with the first assembly and are arranged to control an auxillary function of the first assembly; the first and the second controllers maintain a dialog between each other to assure that only one controller controls the first assembly at a time. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350700 | POWER CONTROL APPARATUS, POWER CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD | 2014-11-27 |
20140350701 | USER CONTROL INTERFACE - A user control interface ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140350702 | WEARABLE FITNESS DEVICE AND FITNESS DEVICE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH PLURAL WEARABLE ARTICLES - The present invention relates to a fitness device comprising a display having plurality of lights that are configured for illumination as fitness intervals are achieved by a user. The fitness device is interchangeable with plural wearable articles. This functional fitness device allows a user to track their steps while at work, shopping, an evening out, or anytime one is on the move, even when it is interchanged between different wearable articles. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350703 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASSESSING MUSCULAR CAPACITIES OF ATHLETES USING SHORT TESTS | 2014-11-27 |
20140350704 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUGMENTED REALITY GAMING USING A MOBILE DEVICE - Disclosed is a method and system for preventing replay attacks for mobile promotions associated with gaming devices. Upon the occurrence of a promotion winning event such as a designated outcome of a game played on the gaming device the user, via a software application accessible to their mobile device, forwards images of the event to a server over a network. The server determines entitlement to the promotion and analyses data associated with the images and mobile device location and time to confirm that the event is new promotion winning event. Upon such confirmation an entitlement to the promotion is awarded to the user. The foregoing prevents unscrupulous users from logging multiple claims for the same promotion winning event. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350705 | MUSIC PLAYING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A music playing system is provided. The system includes a control module, an acquiring module, and a playing module. The control module controls the electronic device to enter a predetermined playing mode in response to a first input operation received by the input unit. The acquiring module acquires the name of each song and the start position and end position of the predetermined segment associated with the acquired name of the song from the table when in the predetermined playing mode. The playing module plays the predetermined segment of each song based on the start position and end position of predetermined segment associated with the acquired name of the song. An electronic device and a music playing method are also provided. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350706 | Sound Generator Device and Sound Generation Method - A sound generator device includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire biological information on a subject user, an estimation unit configured to estimate, based on the biological information, a mind and body state relating to sleep of the subject user. The sound generator also includes a sound generator configured to output a sound signal based on a plurality of control patterns stored in advance and a sound generator control unit configured to select, based on the estimated mind and body state, at least one control pattern among the plurality of control patterns. The sound generator outputs the sound signal based on the at least one control pattern. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350707 | ROBOT SYSTEM - A robot system according to one aspect of an embodiment includes a robot and a control unit. The robot performs multi-axis operations based on instructions on the operations from the control unit. The control unit causes a power source to supply power to a partially fabricated item that includes a movable member that is able to be controlled by receiving power, and instructs the robot to perform an operation of attaching a predetermined member to the partially fabricated item while controlling the movable member. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350708 | WORK PROCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, WORK PROCESS MANAGEMENT TERMINAL DEVICE, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND WORK PROCESS MANAGEMENT METHOD - An imaging device and a first terminal device are provided for plural work areas. Image data sets, capturing time data sets, and imaging unit identifiers transmitted by the imaging device are associated with each other in an image database. A control unit of a second terminal device displays progress display area of each work process performed for producing a product in a layout on a display, and displays progress in each progress display area in accordance with contents of a progress database. Also, the control unit of the second terminal device specifies a progress display area on the display corresponding to a data set from an input unit, specifies image data sets corresponding to the specified progress display area by referring to contents of the progress database and a correspondence database, reads the specified image data sets from the image database, and displays images represented by the image data sets. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350709 | NUMERICAL CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING FEED SPEED - A numerical controller obtains a necessary moving distance for the completion of movement in each interpolation period, based on a moving distance for each block and the input ratio of a distance by which movement is completed in each interpolation period to the moving distance for each block. If the obtained moving distance is shorter than the moving distance for each interpolation period based on an initially set feed speed, the feed speed is changed to a speed for moving the moving distance in each interpolation period. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350710 | Tote Based Item Tracking - This disclosure describes a system for managing inventory as it transitions into a materials handling facility, as it transitions between locations within a materials handling facility and/or as it transitions out of a materials handling facility. In some instances, a user (e.g., picker or picking agent) may retrieve an item from an inventory location and place the item into a tote. The systems described herein detect the item when it is added to or removed from the tote. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350711 | Inventory Tracking - This disclosure describes a system for managing inventory as it transitions into a materials handling facility, as it transitions between locations within a materials handling facility and/or as it transitions out of a materials handling facility. In some instances, a user (e.g., picker or picking agent) may retrieve an item from an inventory location and place the item into a tote. The systems described herein detect the item when it is added to or removed from the tote. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350712 | TRANSPORTING DEVICE FOR SUBSTRATE OF LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AND USING METHOD THEREOF - A transporting device for transporting substrate of liquid crystal display and using method thereof are provided. The transporting device comprises a fixing arm, at least two forks mounted on the fixing arm, laser emitting devices respectively mounted on the forks that are used to carry two ends of the substrate, laser sensors mounted on the fixing arm and corresponding to the laser emitting devices, a processor mounted on the fixing arm and connected to the laser sensors, and air damping devices mounted below the forks that are used to carry two ends of the substrate. The droop amount and the vibration of the fork can be measured when the transporting device is carrying a substrate, and it can be determined whether the droop amount and the vibration are abnormal. If they are abnormal, the laser emitting device will be started up to alleviate the vibration of the fork. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350713 | SUBSTRATE TRANSFER ROBOT, SUBSTRATE TRANSFER SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ARRANGEMENT STATE OF SUBSTRATE - A substrate transfer robot includes a hand and a controller. The hand includes at least one detector configured to detect an arrangement state of a substrate in a substrate storage. The controller is configured to control the at least one detector to detect the arrangement state of the substrate in the substrate storage with the hand inclined in plan view toward a rotation center of the substrate transfer robot relative to a substrate storage center line. The substrate storage center line is in a direction perpendicular to a front surface of the substrate storage. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350714 | SUBSTRATE TRANSFER ROBOT, SUBSTRATE TRANSFER SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING SUBSTRATE - A substrate transfer robot includes a hand to approach a substrate storage on which a substrate is placed, and to hold the substrate. An arm moves the hand. A controller controls a position and orientation of the hand. When in plan view, a substrate holding center at a time when the hand is holding the substrate is adjacent to the substrate storage and is at an access start position at a predetermined distance from the substrate storage, the substrate holding center reaches a substrate placement position in the substrate storage with a hand center line inclined toward an access straight line and with the hand holding center overlapping the access straight line. The hand center line is oriented from a base to a distal end of the hand. The access straight line is perpendicular to a front surface of the substrate storage and associated with the hand approaching the substrate storage. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350715 | Inventory Transitions - This disclosure describes a system for managing inventory as it transitions into a materials handling facility, as it transitions between locations within a materials handling facility and/or as it transitions out of a materials handling facility. In some instances, a user (e.g., picker or picking agent) may retrieve an item from an inventory location and place the item into a tote. The systems described herein detect the item when it is added to or removed from the tote. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350716 | BATTERY MONITORING IN A NETWORKED INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM - An inventory control device, such as an electronic toolbox, monitors the identity of battery packs that are mounted in the device and used to provide electrical power to the device. The device retrieves a unique identifier for each battery pack, and monitors the operation of each battery pack. The monitored data can be logged into memory for future use, communicated to a user of the inventory control device, and/or used to predict the future performance or replacement date for a battery pack. The monitored data can also be communicated across a communication network to an inventory control server that monitors the operation and performance of battery packs throughout an electronic tools control system including multiple toolboxes. The server can further track the operation and locations of battery packs through all of the toolboxes. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350717 | ORDER FULFILLMENT METHOD - An order fulfillment method and order fulfillment system includes picking items from inventory according to orders for the items and placing the picked items into picked receptacles. The picked receptacles are forwarded to an unloading station where an identifier of each item is identified at the unloading stating and the identifier of the item married with the transport receptacle into which the item is placed. The transport receptacles are tracked from the unloading station according to the identifier of the item in that transport receptacle and movement of the transport receptacle. This may be accomplished by unloading items to a sorter having sorter locations. Each of the locations has a unique machine location identification. Items are placed from the picked receptacles to the sorter at one of the locations and an item identification is referenced with the machine location identification of the location at which that item is placed on the sorter. The item is diverted at a particular one of the machine locations to a particular one of a plurality of processing stations according to an order for the item that is at that machine location. The divert is by selecting that item to be diverted according to machine location identification. The item is combined with the order for that item at the processing station. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350718 | CORRECTION OF CUSTOMER MAILING INFORMATION - Apparatus, methods, media and code for applying a mailing label are provided. The apparatus may include a mail receipt conveyor; a mail registration station that is configured to receive from the mail receipt conveyor a mail item that includes on an exterior surface of an envelope a printed message indicating that a customer name appearing on the mail item does not correspond to an address on the mail item; an imaging device that is configured to capture a delivery error segment of the surface; a processor device that is configured to identify an electronic mail address that corresponds to a customer name in the addressee segment of the surface; and a transmitter device that is configured to transmit to the email address an electronic form for electronically receiving a different address. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350719 | MONITORING AND CONTROL OF A TRANSPORT DEVICE FOR CONTAINERS - Method for monitoring and controlling a loading rate of a transport section with one or several individually speed-controlled consecutive partial sections (T | 2014-11-27 |
20140350720 | HOME MEDICATION MANAGER - A portable self medication management system and method comprising at least a plurality of receptacles, a scanner, a display screen, a housing for a compact electronic box, a compact electronic box and a processor to acquire medication information from a medication container, determine whether the medication information exists in a first database, if the medication information does not exist in the first database, associate the medication information with a location information comprising a receptacle and store the medication information and the location information in the first database, indicate the location information, and confirm placement of the medication container in the associated receptacle, notify a user to administer the medication held in the medication container, and request the user to scan the medication container of the notified medication, detect retrieval of an incorrect medication container from the plurality of receptacles, and issue a warning of the detection, and provide instructions for administering the medication. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350721 | Vending Devices Having As-Watching As Consideration - Systems and methods for vending devices having ad-watching as consideration are described. In some implementations, a vending apparatus includes a dispensing portion operable to dispense a product (e.g. electricity) to a user; a communication portion operable to provide a communicable content (e.g. an advertisement) to the user; and a control system operatively coupled to the dispensing portion and the communication portion. The control system receives a signal indicative of a consent by the user to receive or review the communicable content at least partially in exchange for the product, and after receipt of the signal, causes the communication portion to provide the communicable content to the user and causes the dispensing portion to dispense the product to the user. In further implementations, the apparatus may include a monitoring system operable to determine whether the user is receiving or reviewing the communicable content. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350722 | Apparatus and method for enabling rapid configuration and reconfiguration of a robotic assemblage - Modular components form a robotic assembly. the mod-components include modules and tools, each have a set of functions and capabilities, are rapidly configured-reconfigured to function cooperatively, creating a configurable robotic assemblage. Each mod-component incorporates a standardized connector mating with any other standardized connector in an interchangeable manner providing mechanical stability, power, and signals therebetween. Each mod-component incorporates a processor, data storage for mod-component identity, status, and programmable functionality, and for responding to commands. Storage is reprogrammed while the robot is operational, altering both commands and responses. After interconnection, inter-module power and communication are established and each modular component identifies itself and its functionality, thereby providing “plug and play” configuration. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350723 | UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTION ROBOTICS INTERFACE - A method and a system of integrating anew robot into a work environment are provided. A controller receives a signal indicating a presence of a new robot in the work environment. The controller then establishes a negotiation channel between the controller and the new robot and begins to negotiate with the new robot a set of robotic functions controllable by the controller. Based on a comparison between a set of function attributes the new robot and interface attributes of the controller, the controller generates a new robot user interface for controlling the set of robotic functions of the new robot. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350724 | BOLT TIGHTENING ROBOT FOR WIND TURBINES - A robot to bolt down a series of nut bolts in a joint circular flange connection of a wind turbine, which robot comprises at least two wheels and a drive to transport the robot along the series of nut bolts and a tool to bolt down a nut bolt with a predefined torque and a position sensor to position the tool above the nut bolt to be bolted down and a robot control system to control the tightening process and document parameters relevant for the stability of each bolted down nut bolt. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350725 | AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT FOR HANDLING JOB ASSIGNMENTS IN A PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT INHABITED BY STATIONARY AND NON-STATIONARY OBSTACLES - An intelligent mobile robot having a robot base controller and an onboard navigation system that, in response to receiving a job assignment specifying a job location that is associated with one or more job operations, activates the onboard navigation system to automatically determine a path the mobile robot should use to drive to the job location, automatically determines that using an initially-selected path could cause the mobile robot to run into stationary or non-stationary obstacles, such as people or other mobile robots, in the physical environment, automatically determines a new path to avoid the stationary and non-stationary obstacles, and automatically drives the mobile robot to the job location using the new path, thereby avoiding contact or collisions with those obstacles. After the mobile robot arrives at the job location, it automatically performs said one or more job operations associated with that job location. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350726 | MASTER DEVICE FOR MASTER SLAVE APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND MASTER SLAVE ROBOT - A master device is provided to a master slave apparatus in which a hand mechanism opens/closes to grip a target object and a slave mechanism performs a task on a target article. The master device includes a hand manipulation mechanism for manipulating the hand mechanism. A person remotely manipulates the slave mechanism by a master mechanism and the hand manipulation mechanism manipulates to cause the hand mechanism to perform the task. In the hand manipulation mechanism, a hand manipulation portion having a pair of open/close manipulation portions manipulated by the person moves forward/backward on a slider, the pair of open/close manipulation portions is opened/closed to change the angle therebetween so that the hand mechanism is opened/closed. A master hand control device transmits, to the slave mechanism, motion information used for manipulating the hand mechanism based on a position of the hand manipulation portion relative to the slider or the angle. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350727 | Methods and Systems for Providing Functionality of an Interface to Control Orientations of a Camera on a Device - Methods and systems for providing functionality of an interface to control orientations of a camera on a device are provided. In one example, a method includes receiving an input on an interface indicating a command for an orientation of a camera on a robotic device, and the interface may be provided on a device remote from the robotic device. An indicator may be provided on the interface representing a location of the input, and the indicator may be representative of the command for the orientation of the camera on the robotic device. The method may also include determining that the location of the input on the interface is within a distance threshold to a pre-set location on the interface, and repositioning the indicator on the interface to be at the pre-set location. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350728 | METHOD OF OPERATING A HOME APPLIANCE - A method of operating a home appliance having a treating chamber for receiving an article for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation stored in memory of a programmable controller operably controlling one or more actuators to implement the cycle of operation, the method includes implementing the cycle of operation, receiving sensor feedback, calculating gradients from the sensor feedback, and controlling an actuator based thereon. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350729 | Combustion Control System - A combustion control system includes: a memory section having stored therein each control data corresponding to each of the models; a switch input section designating setting contents of each model, the setting contents being set for each of the setting items relating to the operation by switched-on/switched-off state of each switch; and an instruction section which instructs the combustion control based on control. The switch input section is provided with at least two groups each being made up of a plurality of switches. An abnormality distinguishing section is provided to distinguish whether on-off states of one group of switches and on-off states of the other group of switches coincide with each other. When the on-off states are distinguished not to coincide with each other, an instruction is given to stop the combustion control. Incomplete combustion is thus prevented even at the time of failure or wrong operation of switches. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350730 | ACTUATOR CONTROL METHOD AND ACTUATOR CONTROL DEVICE - In an actuator control method and an actuator control device, time optimal control is used, and a switching time at which an acceleration output is switched to a deceleration output, and an end time of the deceleration output are calculated using a maximum acceleration and a maximum deceleration at the time of a maximum output of a control force. A control force of an actuator is set as a maximum acceleration output from a calculation time to the switching time, the control force of the actuator is set as a maximum deceleration output from the switching time to the end time, output of the control force is ended at the end time, and the switching time and the end time are repeatedly calculated, and updated for each preset time. The control output is reduced along with decrease of residual energy, which is a sum of remaining work and kinetic energy of a control system. From this, an element of feedback control is incorporated in the time optimal control, and the control output is converged after the end of the control. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350731 | DRIVER SELF-TUNING METHOD USING ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a driver self-tuning method using an electro-hydraulic actuator system, the method comprising: a step in which a specific EHA system is selected by a HMI; a step of displaying a graph defining the mapping relationship of an actuator speed command with respect to a joystick command of the selected EHA system; a step in which, when a predetermined button is pressed by a user, the actuator maximum speed is tuned by multiplying the maximum speed value of the actuator of the selected EHA system, which has been pre-stored, by gain that increases or decreases in proportion to the number of times the button was pressed; and a step of storing the tuned actuator maximum speed in the upper controller of the EHA system. Equipment using the electro-hydraulic actuator system makes it possible to directly tune actuator speed characteristics that cannot be achieved with existing equipment using, by way of example, HMI display equipment and operating buttons. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350732 | DEVICE INTERFACE FOR A BUILDING APPLIANCE - A smart phone or a tablet may execute an application program code to identify a diagnostic status associated with a time-coded signal emitted by a low-cost user interface of a building appliance such as a furnace or water heater and suggest a recommended action to the user. The signal emitted by the low-cost user interface may be audio or a visual signal. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350733 | Facilitating Installation of a Controller and/or Maintenance of a Climate Control System - Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus and methods for facilitating installation and/or connection of controllers such as thermostats. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for facilitating installation and/or connection of a controller in a climate control system generally includes a communication device configured to execute software instructions to receive user input describing a wire arrangement where the controller is to be installed for use in the climate control system. Based on the user input, the communication device identifies a configuration of the climate control system and specifies wiring connections between the wire arrangement and controller. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350734 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, A HVAC SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPONENT FOR THE HVAC SYSTEM - In one aspect, the disclosure provides an HVAC system. In one embodiment, the HVAC system includes: (1) an air handler configured to condition and circulate air for the HVAC system, and (2) an air handler controller for the HVAC system configured to control operation of the air handler, the air handler controller including interface circuitry having a predetermined coupling impedance and configured to couple the air handler controller to components of the HVAC system via a communications network of the HVAC system, wherein a total of the predetermined coupling impedance and an end node coupling impedance at each of the components is substantially a defined maximum loading impedance for the communications network and wherein the end node coupling impedance of one of said plurality of end nodes is determined based on said predetermined coupling impedance and end node coupling impedances of remaining ones of the plurality of end nodes. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350735 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING COMPRESSOR SURGE - System and methods for detecting surge conditions in a compressor system are presented. In some embodiments, a method for detecting surge conditions may include receiving a plurality of flow measurements relating to a flow rate through the compressor system. Amplitude calculations may be performed based on at least one of the plurality of flow measurements to identify a possible surge condition. Frequency calculations may also be performed to identify a possible surge condition. A surge condition may be detected based on the results of the amplitude calculation and the frequency calculation and, in response, a surge detection control signal may be generated. | 2014-11-27 |
20140350736 | FLUID DENSITY VALVE ACCESS SYSTEM - A fluid density valve monitoring and access system secures the operation of an actuator that opens or closes a valve to a storage vessel, well or pipeline. The fluid density valve monitoring and access system includes a valve, an actuator, a mass flow meter, and a communication device that communicates with the valve actuator, the mass flow meter and an off-site secure website via the internet. The fluid density valve monitoring and access system has a mass flow meter that constantly monitors the fluid density of fluid passing through a valve either into or out of a storage vessel, well or pipeline. The fluid density valve monitoring and access system closes the valve whenever the fluid to be pumped through the valve has a density outside of an acceptable density range that has been programmed into the communication device. The monitoring system also notifies one or more persons whenever the valve is closed because the fluid has as density outside of an acceptable density range. | 2014-11-27 |