Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130046294 | INTRODUCER FOR RADIOFREQUENCY NEEDLE - An introducer for a radiofrequency needle includes a hollow tube. An introducer for a radiofrequency needle may also include a radiofrequency needle that extends through the hollow tube. The hollow tube includes a first portion that includes a longitudinal axis and a second portion that includes a longitudinal axis, that extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the first portion and has a distal tissue piercing tip segment and a bevel. The bevel has a heel segment in which the inner edge is rounded. The inner edge is rounded substantially continuously along the heel segment in an amount sufficient to prevent snagging of a radiofrequency needle on the inner edge as the radiofrequency needle is moved during placement. | 02-21-2013 |
20130193180 | AMPOULE BREAKAGE DEVICE AND METHODS OF OPERATION - An apparatus for removing a tip of an ampoule including a hollow cylindrical body including an outer cylindrical wall and an inner cylindrical wall. A plurality of longitudinal ridges project radially inward from the inner cylindrical wall of the hollow cylindrical body. | 08-01-2013 |
20130237958 | NEEDLE STYLET AND METHODS OF IMPLEMENTATION AND MANUFACTURE - A needle apparatus and a method of implementing a needle apparatus are disclosed. The needle apparatus includes a hollow tube component including, at a first end of the hollow tube component, a pointed portion configured for piercing tissue of a patient and a needle hub disposed at a second end of the hollow tube component. The hollow tube component includes a bend disposed therein. The bend is positioned between the first and second ends of the hollow tube component. The needle apparatus also includes a stylet removably positioned in the hollow tube component. The stylet is characterized by a proximal end and a distal end. The stylet includes a stylet hub coupled to the distal end. At least a portion of the proximal end of the stylet includes a first diameter that is smaller than a second diameter of at least a portion of the distal end of the stylet. | 09-12-2013 |
20130245620 | REDUCED ADVANCEMENT FORCE NEEDLE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A needle apparatus and method of manufacturing the same arc disclosed. The needle apparatus includes a tubular needle component having a handling end including a needle hub and an insertion end including a pointed portion configured for piercing tissue of a patient. The needle apparatus also includes a cover forming a sleeve surrounding the tubular needle component. The cover extends along an outer surface of the tubular needle component such that the insertion tip of the needle remains uncovered. The cover includes a tapered end coupled to the tubular needle component adjacent to the insertion tip of the needle. The tapered end of the cover has a taper angle of 5-20 degrees with respect to the outer surface of the tubular needle component. | 09-19-2013 |
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20120186273 | Produce Refrigeration Chamber - The invention is directed to a produce chamber having an outer housing with a first panel, a second panel, and a base plate inter-dispersed between both panels. A door is placed between both panels to deposit and remove produce. Positioned within the first panel is a refrigeration system, which includes both ammonium absorption (AAF) system and a Peltier thermoelectric plate (TE) system. The AAF system includes a contact plate which communicates with a series of ducts having a first and second channel. The first channel circulates ammonia, while the second draws and then cools outside air for introduction into the produce chamber. The TE system is positioned proximate the contact plate to afford additional cooling, which has a plurality of parallel thermoelectric plates. A digital controller operates both the AAAF and TEC systems. Such controller also operates a scrubber, which includes zeolite powder, to remove ethylene. | 07-26-2012 |
20140338373 | Counter-Top Produce Refrigeration and Ozonation System and Method - A produce storage chamber comprising a chamber capable of encasing produce, a refrigeration system, at least one ozone generation units, and at least one ethylene scrubbers. The chamber is capable of delaying postharvest produce deterioration using at least one of temperature control, ozone generation, and ethylene scrubbing. | 11-20-2014 |
20140342064 | Refrigerator Crisper and Ozonation System and Method - A crisper drawer for postponing postharvest produce deterioration having a drawer housing that substantially defines the size and shape of the crisper drawer and fits within a residential refrigerator. A chamber within the drawer housing is cooled by the refrigerator. An ozone generator provides gaseous ozone to the chamber, and an ethylene scrubber reduces levels of ethylene in the chamber. An ozone level control with the ozone generator controls ozone levels. | 11-20-2014 |