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20090054824 | MULTI-LUMEN CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A multi-lumen catheter assembly for use in the extracorporeal treatment of a body fluid of a patient. The catheter assembly includes an elongated catheter body having a pair of lumens extending therethrough, and a septum separating the lumens. The catheter body has an aspiration port in communication with a first lumen for transporting fluid withdrawn from a body vessel to a treatment unit, and an infusion port in communication with a second lumen for return of treated fluid to the vessel. The infusion port is positioned distal of the aspiration port along a length of the catheter body. A flexible member is provided, wherein the flexible member has an end receivable in the first lumen and another end engaged with the catheter body distal of the aspiration port. The flexible member is structured and arranged to maintain a spacing between the aspiration port and a wall of the vessel. | 02-26-2009 |
20090054825 | WINGED CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly for use in extracorporeal treatment of a body fluid comprises a catheter body having a plurality of lumens extending therein. The catheter body has an aspiration port in communication with a first lumen for transporting fluid withdrawn from a body vessel to a treatment instrument, such as a dialyzer, and an infusion port in communication with a second lumen for return of treated fluid to the vessel. The catheter body includes a wing-like flap portion extending radially from the catheter body and defining the aspiration port. The flap portion is configured and arranged to space the aspiration port from a wall of the body vessel. | 02-26-2009 |
20100145285 | MULTI-LUMEN CATHETER CONFIGURATION - A multi-lumen catheter for use in the extracorporeal treatment of bodily fluids comprises a tubular catheter body having a first septum extending along its length, and having a withdrawal port and an infusion port. First and second withdrawal lumens are disposed on one side of the septum for transporting fluids withdrawn from a body vessel through the withdrawal port to an extracorporeal treatment unit, such as a dialyzer. An infusion lumen is disposed on the other side of the septum for infusion of treated fluids from the dialyzer through the infusion port into the vessel. The catheter body has a second septum extending along a length of the first septum. A proximal portion of the second septum separates the first and second withdrawal lumens, and a distal portion of the second septum extends distal to the withdrawal port. The distal portion tapers to a termination point along the length of the first septum length, for easing entry of the catheter into the vessel. | 06-10-2010 |
20110106054 | MULTI-LUMEN MEDICAL MIXING DEVICE - Disclosed is a multi-lumen mixing device that includes a first and second lumen constructed and arranged to separately pass a first and second reagent to a mixing chamber in the device, where the mixing chamber includes a mixing feature that mixes the first and second reagents. The disclosed multi-lumen mixing device may also include a port in fluid communication with the reaction mixing to permit the product of the combined reagents to be injected into a patent. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106071 | THERMOCHEMICAL ABLATION NEEDLE - There are disclosed embodiments of a system for thermochemical tissue ablation. An ablation needle in the form of a cannula with a tip and a plurality of tubes or lumens therethrough is provided, with the tip forming a hollow mixing chamber without external openings. Liquid reagents are passed through the lumens or tubes to the mixing chamber, where an exothermic reaction results, heating the tip. The heated tip is used for tissue ablation. The reaction product can be at least partially evacuated from the mixing chamber through a tube or lumen that empties into a container. | 05-05-2011 |
20110137225 | MULTI-LUMEN CATHETER - A catheter for use in the extracorporeal treatment of bodily fluids comprises a catheter body having a withdrawal port, an infusion port, and a plurality of lumens therein. The lumens comprise two or more withdrawal lumens that merge to form a single lumen proximal to withdrawal ports for transport of fluids withdrawn from a body vessel through the withdrawal port to an extracorporeal treatment unit, such as a dialyzer. The lumens also comprise an infusion lumen for infusion of treated fluids from the extracorporeal treatment unit through the infusion port into the vessel. The infusion lumen is disposed substantially at the center of the catheter body, while the withdrawal lumens extend longitudinally adjacent the infusion lumen along the catheter body length. A manifold may be provided at the proximal end of the catheter body to include the merger of the withdrawal lumens. | 06-09-2011 |
20120035532 | ASPIRATING AND INJECTING DEVICE - A medical device for aspirating and injecting fluid into a body cavity for use with first and second syringes is provided. The medical device includes an outer needle having an outer lumen formed therethrough. A distal end of the outer needle is configured to puncture tissue for insertion of the needle into the body cavity. An inner cannula is disposed within the outer lumen and has an inner lumen formed therethrough. A distal end of the inner cannula is disposed within the outer lumen. A hub has a first hub opening for fluidly connecting the first syringe to the outer lumen and a second hub opening for fluidly connecting the second syringe to the inner lumen. The inner cannula extends from at least one of the first and second hub openings to the distal end of the inner cannula. A method for treating a cyst is also provided. | 02-09-2012 |
20120180787 | PERCUTANEOUS DILATIONAL DEVICE HAVING BALLOON RETENTION MECHANISM - A device for dilating an opening through the tracheal wall of a patient includes a loading dilator. A balloon catheter is received in the lumen of the dilator such that the balloon extends distal to the loading dilator distal end. The balloon is configured to radially dilate a portion of the tracheal wall upon inflation. The balloon includes retention structure along its outer surface such that upon inflation, the retention structure inhibits dislodgement of the balloon when the balloon is positioned across the tracheal wall. The retention structure may comprise a pair of spaced elements radially projecting from the outer surface of the balloon, and spaced along the outer surface such that each of the elements is disposed at an opposite side of the tracheal wall when the balloon is positioned along the tracheal wall opening. | 07-19-2012 |
20120277586 | FEEDING TUBE HAVING ECHOGENIC TIP - A feeding tube for insertion into the jejunum of a patient. An elongated tubular member has a proximal portion, a distal portion, a lumen extending between the proximal and distal portions, and at least one aperture at the distal portion. The aperture is sized for passage of fluid material from the lumen into the jejunum. An inflatable balloon is disposed about a length of the elongated tubular member distal portion. The balloon is sized and configured such that upon inflation via water or saline inflation media, the balloon projects outwardly from the tubular member distal portion so as to be engageable with an interior wall of the body passageway. An echogenic material is disposed along the tubular member distal portion in conjunction with the balloon to provide an echogenic capability, so that the tubular member length is visible under ultrasound imaging. | 11-01-2012 |
20130025588 | LOADING DILATOR - A loading dilator for positioning a medical apparatus across an opening formed through a body wall of a patient includes a tubular body having a relatively rigid proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion includes a first relatively flexible segment and a second relatively rigid segment. The first segment is axially extendable from a first length that has a greater diameter than the second segment, to a second length having a diameter that does not substantially exceed the diameter of the second segment. A stylet is movable in a passageway of the tubular body between a first position wherein the first segment has the first length, and a second position wherein the stylet distal end exerts an axially displacing force on the second segment such that the first segment is movable from the first length to the second length. | 01-31-2013 |
20130085339 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR - The exemplary embodiments illustrated provide the discovery of apparatuses and methods of use of surgical retractors that solve the problems presently posed through use of the Trendelenberg position, present graspers, and present retractors. The embodiments are conformable into a sufficiently small configuration for introduction and positioning within a surgical site, and thereafter, are configurable into a larger, more rigid structure to sufficiently retain tissues and organs from the surgical site. | 04-04-2013 |
20130204087 | BODY CAVITY ACCESS TUBE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A body cavity access tube assembly includes a body cavity access tube having an external surface. A collapsible protective sleeve is positioned over the external surface and has a proximal end attached to the body cavity access tube and a distal end attached to a repositioning device The repositioning device is supported on the external surface of the body cavity access tube and has a released configuration wherein the repositioning device and the distal end of the collapsible protective sleeve are movable relative to a longitudinal axis of the body cavity access tube. The repositioning device also has an engaged configuration wherein the repositioning device and the distal end of the collapsible protective sleeve have a fixed position relative to the longitudinal axis of the body cavity access tube. | 08-08-2013 |
20130296773 | MULTI-LUMEN CATHETER - A catheter for use in the extracorporeal treatment of bodily fluids comprises a catheter body having a withdrawal port, an infusion port, and a plurality of lumens therein. The lumens comprise two or more withdrawal lumens that merge to form a single lumen proximal to withdrawal ports for transport of fluids withdrawn from a body vessel through the withdrawal port to an extracorporeal treatment unit, such as a dialyzer. The lumens also comprise an infusion lumen for infusion of treated fluids from the extracorporeal treatment unit through the infusion port into the vessel. The infusion lumen is disposed substantially at the center of the catheter body, while the withdrawal lumens extend longitudinally adjacent the infusion lumen along the catheter body length. A manifold may be provided at the proximal end of the catheter body to include the merger of the withdrawal lumens. | 11-07-2013 |
20140088608 | SPLITTABLE SHEATH - A sheath for retaining a prosthesis for use in repair of a damaged portion of a body vessel during an open surgical procedure. The prosthesis is of a type having a constricted condition for delivery to the damaged vessel portion and an expanded condition upon deployment from the sheath. The sheath includes a generally cylindrical body having a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, a passageway extending therethrough, and an elongated tab member at the proximal end portion. The tab member is positionable along the generally cylindrical body for initiating the splitting of the generally cylindrical body from the distal end portion of the sheath body toward the proximal end portion. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088677 | DELIVERY DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR OPEN SURGICAL REPAIR - A device for delivering a prosthesis to a damaged body vessel includes first and second generally elongated members joined to each other along a length thereof. A distal end of each of the elongated members is insertable through an outer layer of skin to access the vessel. The distal ends are cooperatively maneuverable between a closed position for retaining the prosthesis during delivery to the vessel and an open position for releasing the prosthesis upon delivery. Each of the elongated members has a prosthesis retaining member disposed at a distal tip. The retaining members are configured for retaining the prosthesis in a constricted condition when the distal ends are in the closed condition for delivery of the prosthesis to the damaged vessel. | 03-27-2014 |
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20120096304 | Providing Unsolicited Global Disconnect Requests to Users of Storage - A mechanism is provided in a storage control unit in a data processing system for providing unsolicited global disconnect requests to users. The mechanism stores lock control data in the storage control unit. The storage control unit allocates its resources into a plurality of clusters. Responsive to a given user connecting to a given partition that is for a logical subsystem resident on a first cluster within the plurality of clusters, the mechanism sends reflected partition information from the first cluster to a second cluster within the plurality of clusters. Responsive to the first cluster experiencing a failure condition, the mechanism moves control data from one or more logical subsystems from the first cluster to the second cluster and for each logical subsystem that moved from the first logical subsystem to the second logical subsystem and that has reflected partition information, presents unsolicited status to one or more users. | 04-19-2012 |
20130117542 | CODE COVERAGE FRAMEWORK - A method, information processing system, and computer program product record an execution of a program instruction. A determination is made that a thread has entered a program unit. Another determination is made that that the thread is associated with at least one attribute that matches a set of thread recording criteria. An instruction recording mechanism for the thread is dynamically activated in response to the at least one attribute of the thread matching the set of thread recording criteria. | 05-09-2013 |
20140101417 | CODE COVERAGE FRAMEWORK - An information processing system records an execution of a program instruction. A determination is made that a thread has entered a program unit. Another determination is made that that the thread is associated with at least one attribute that matches a set of thread recording criteria. An instruction recording mechanism for the thread is dynamically activated in response to the at least one attribute of the thread matching the set of thread recording criteria. | 04-10-2014 |
20140109099 | CODE COVERAGE FRAMEWORK - A computer program product records an execution of a program instruction. A determination is made that a thread has entered a program unit. Another determination is made that that the thread is associated with at least one attribute that matches a set of thread recording criteria. An instruction recording mechanism for the thread is dynamically activated in response to the at least one attribute of the thread matching the set of thread recording criteria. | 04-17-2014 |
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20110004535 | Method and Apparatus For Listing Goods For Sale - A method and apparatus to present a good of a seller. A product identification code is received via a cellular telephone, the product identification code identifying the good. The good is then presented for sale via a network and using the product identification code | 01-06-2011 |
20110178898 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION RELATING TO A GOOD - A method and apparatus to present information relating to a good. A product identification code is received via a cellular telephone, the product identification code identifying the good. The information relating to the good is presented via a network and using the product identification code. | 07-21-2011 |
20140006200 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION RELATING TO A GOOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140006211 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION RELATING TO A GOOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140006212 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION RELATING TO A GOOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140006213 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION RELATING TO A GOOD | 01-02-2014 |
20150066704 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION RELATING TO A GOOD - Systems, media and methods for presenting information relating to a good for sale are provided. In an example embodiment, a system comprises at least one module, executing on one or more computer processors, to receive from a seller, via a network, product information relating to a good for sale, store the received product information in a database, receive an inquiry from a buyer via a portable wireless communication device, the inquiry including data usable to identify the good for sale, and based on an identification of the good, send, via a network, for display in an interface of the portable wireless communication device, at least some of the information relating to the good for sale. | 03-05-2015 |
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20130041608 | CRITICAL PATH DELAY PREDICTION - Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system, and program product for predicting a delay of a critical path. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of predicting a delay of at least one critical path of an integrated circuit, the method comprising: determining a delay of at least one ring oscillator on the integrated circuit; and calculating a predicted delay for the at least one critical path delay based on a delay of components of the critical path at a corner condition, a wire delay of the at least one critical path, a delay of the at least one ring oscillator at a corner condition, and the determined delay of the at least one ring oscillator. | 02-14-2013 |
20140028365 | RING OSCILLATOR - Aspects of the invention provide a circuit structure that automatically monitors a plurality of ring oscillators and dynamically selects the fastest or the slowest ring oscillator for feedback into the plurality of ring oscillators. In one embodiment, a circuit includes: a plurality of delay elements, each delay element associated with a ring oscillator; a first logic gate for receiving outputs of each of the delay elements; a second logic gate for receiving outputs of each of the delay elements; and a multiplexer for receiving an output of the first logic gate and an output of the second logic gate and choosing one of the outputs, wherein a selection for the multiplexer is based on an output of the multiplexer. To select the fastest ring oscillator, a second multiplexer is provided. | 01-30-2014 |
20140132290 | FLEXIBLE PERFORMANCE SCREEN RING OSCILLATOR WITHIN A SCAN CHAIN - Aspects of the invention provide for a flexible performance screen ring oscillator (PSRO) integrated within a scan chain. In one embodiment, a circuit structure to create the flexible PSRO includes: a plurality of programmable scan chain elements; and a forward test scan chain path through the plurality of scan chain elements; wherein each of the programmable scan chain elements includes additional circuitry for a backward path, such that the backward path and the forward test scan chain path are combined to create the PSRO. | 05-15-2014 |
20140195196 | CHIP PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed are a chip performance monitoring system, method and a computer program product, wherein a performance monitor output signal is propagated through an adjacent scan chain to avoid signal degradation incident to across-chip transmission of high frequency signals. Since the clock signal frequency used to control signal propagation through the scan chain will typically be less than twice the performance monitor output signal frequency, frequency sub-sampling with aliasing occurs. To compensate, signal propagation through the scan chain can be controlled during different time periods using different clock signals having different clock signal frequencies and, during these different time periods, different data outputs can be captured at an output node of the scan chain. The data output frequencies of these different data outputs can be measured and the performance monitor output signal frequency can be determined based on the different data output frequencies given the different clock signal frequencies. | 07-10-2014 |
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20080287751 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING HUMAN PHYSIOLOGICAL AND CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION - The invention comprises an apparatus for determining the contextual or physiological status of the individual wearing the apparatus. The apparatus is designed to be consumable or disposable. In most embodiments the invention comprises an adhesive housing. In some embodiments, two different sensors are secured to the housing. The apparatus is in electronic communication with a processing unit that can derive analytical status data by using the data received from the two sensors. In some embodiments, the processing unit is programmed to control other devices, or is programmed to trigger an event. In still other embodiments, the apparatus is in electronic communication with a separate computing device, which may contain the processing unit. | 11-20-2008 |
20080287817 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING HUMAN PHYSIOLOGICAL AND CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION - The invention comprises an apparatus for determining the contextual or physiological status of the individual wearing the apparatus. The apparatus is designed to be consumable or disposable. In most embodiments the invention comprises an adhesive housing. In some embodiments, two different sensors are secured to the housing. The apparatus is in electronic communication with a processing unit that can derive analytical status data by using the data received from the two sensors. In some embodiments, the processing unit is programmed to control other devices, or is programmed to trigger an event. In still other embodiments, the apparatus is in electronic communication with a separate computing device, which may contain the processing unit. | 11-20-2008 |
20090118590 | MULTI-SENSOR SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR DERIVING HUMAN STATUS INFORMATION - The invention is a wireless communications device, such as a cellular telephone, having sensors to generate data indicative of a physiological or contextual parameters of a user. A processor on the wireless communications device is adapted derive physiological state information of the user from the contextual or physiological parameters. The apparatus may include a central monitoring unit remote from the sensors for storing data and transmitting data to a recipient. | 05-07-2009 |
20120059230 | WEARABLE BODY MONITOR TO PROVIDE INDICATORS OF AN INDIVIDUAL - The invention is a system for detecting, monitoring, and reporting an individual's physiological or contextual status. The system works deriving a physiological or contextual status parameter of an individual using the system. The derivation utilizes two sensed parameters of the individual. The system is able to present the derived parameter in relation to any other sensed parameters, entered information, life activities data, or other derived data. | 03-08-2012 |
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20130325997 | REMOTE ASSET CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A remote asset control system for optimized asset performance under a variety of circumstances, such as network communication path failures, software maintenance, software faults, hardware faults, hardware maintenance, computer system maintenance, computer system failure, undetected data errors, configuration errors, human error, power outages, malicious network attacks, and the like, having a means to create, modify, and delete asset policies, an object oriented asset policy inheritance scheme that generates composite asset policies, an asset policy transference and caching scheme, condition driven asset policy enforcement, permission-based asset policy mechanism for throttling energy or water consumption, asset replacement simplification, query capability to enumerate actual asset deviance as compared to the currently enforced composite asset policy, real-time control asset policies, atomic activation and deactivation of asset policies, which are part of the policy inheritance hierarchy, ensuring composite policy integrity, and multi-tiered telemetry caching and transference. | 12-05-2013 |
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20110181070 | Motorcycle passenger backrest - A motorcycle passenger backrest has a generally U-shaped or V-shaped backrest frame that is configured for connection to a mounting bracket on the motorcycle. The inner surface of the backrest frame is configured with a recessed space having a base surface and a side surface that extends from the base surface at an angle. A carrier frame configured to fit within the recessed space is pivotally mounted to each leg of the backrest frame. The carrier frame is movable between an up, stored position, with the carrier frame in contact with the base surface of the recessed space, and a down, carrier position, with the carrier frame pivoted away from the backrest frame. | 07-28-2011 |
20110182658 | Quick release latch assembly - A quick-release latch assembly is disclosed that includes a plate, a latch pivotally coupled to the plate, and a locking assembly movable relative to the latch between a first, unlocked position and a second, locked position. When the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the latch is allowed to rotate with respect to the plate. In contrast, when the locking assembly is in the locked position, the latch is prevented from rotating with respect to the plate. | 07-28-2011 |
20120205411 | Adjustable accessory support assembly - An adjustable accessory support assembly for a motorcycle accessory includes a base connectable to a support bracket mounted on a motorcycle and a slider accessory connectable to the motorcycle accessory and coupled to the base. The slider assembly is configured to transition from a first, locked configuration to a second, unlocked configuration. In the locked configuration, relative movement between the slider assembly and the base is prevented, whereas in the unlocked configuration, the slider assembly is moveable relative to the base to allow the motorcycle accessory to be repositioned relative to the support bracket. | 08-16-2012 |
20120205957 | MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER ARMREST ASSEMBLY - A passenger armrest assembly includes an armrest coupled to a support tube that is pivotally mounted to an armrest support bracket. The armrest support bracket is configured to be reversibly mounted to a mounting bracket that is installed on a motorcycle structure adjacent to a passenger seat. The armrest support bracket is easily removable when a motorcycle is not carrying a passenger, and is easily attachable to the mounting bracket when a passenger is to be carried on the motorcycle. | 08-16-2012 |
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20120245645 | NAVIGATION AND POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND GUIDE INSTRUMENTS FOR JOINT REPAIR - A system and associated instruments for locating, and accurately and controllably delivering, a device to an area sufficiently near a bone defect using anatomical landmarks is provided. The instruments allow the surgeon to navigate to the area around the bone defect quickly and easily, while also facilitating proper insertion of the device. In some embodiments, the defect is located on a femur. Guide instruments having a plurality of device portals are also provided for use as standalone instruments or as accessories to the system. In addition, a protective guide sleeve is provided for the insertion of small diameter devices. | 09-27-2012 |
20120316513 | INSTRUMENTS AND DEVICES FOR SUBCHONDRAL JOINT REPAIR - Instruments and associated methods are disclosed for treating joints, and particularly bone tissue. In general, the embodiments relate to instruments and associated methods for the surgical treatment of a joint, and particularly to a subchondral bone defect at that joint region. More specifically, the embodiments relate to instruments that allow fast, easy, precise, and controllable subchondral delivery to, or removal of materials from, a bone joint being treated. | 12-13-2012 |
20130090662 | METHODS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS IN A SMALL JOINT - Devices, instruments and associated methods for the subchondral treatment of osteoarthritis in small joints are provided. In addition, a method for treating joint pain in small joints is provided. These small joints may be ankle, elbow or wrist joints. The methods may target one of many different access points having trajectories with a common focal point at or near the small joint. The instruments may limit access to areas within or near the small joint by providing predefined entry paths that avoid damage to surrounding tissues. | 04-11-2013 |
20130261650 | SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEMS, INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES - The present disclosure provides a modular instrument system for accessing a site within a patient's body, such as for example, to inject or remove material. In one exemplary embodiment, an access device is coupled to an adapter and power drilled into a site within a patient. Once the access device is in position, the adapter may be further attached to other instruments, or to an injection or extraction system. The adapter may accommodate various other connectors to make the instrument system compatible with a variety of other surgical instruments and tools. | 10-03-2013 |
20140074102 | INSTRUMENTS FOR CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF INJECTABLE MATERIALS INTO BONE - Instruments for treating bone defects of the joint, particularly at the subchondral level, such as bone marrow lesions or bone marrow edema, are provided. In particular, these instruments may be delivery instruments that comprise features to control the location to which they deliver injectable materials or other tools to the bone to be treated. Also provided is an injection instrument that delivers a treatment material to the bone defect and stimulates a natural healing response in the bone. | 03-13-2014 |
20140074103 | SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF BONE DEFECTS WITH BONE-DERIVED IMPLANT - Methods of treating bone defects of the joint, particularly at the subchondral level, such as with bone-derived implants or injectable bone augmentation materials, either in combination or alone, are provided. A system of instruments and tools for delivering the implant and injectable material is also provided. These instruments and tools may be provided with depth control features. | 03-13-2014 |
20140074117 | NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS FOR SUBCHONDRAL BONE TREATMENT - Navigation instruments and guides for targeting a subchondral region of bone and subchondral bone defects are provided. The instruments and guides may be used in reference to an anatomical landmark of a joint. | 03-13-2014 |
20140107781 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES FOR SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN - Devices and associated methods are disclosed for treating bone, and particularly bone tissue at the joints. Disclosed are implantable devices that can be used either alone or in combination with this augmentation or hardening material for the repair of bone defects and which are particularly suited for use at the joints, and even more particularly suited for use at the subchondral bone level. | 04-17-2014 |
20140114369 | NAVIGATION AND POSITIONING INSTRUMENTS FOR JOINT REPAIR - An instrument for controlled delivery of a device to a target area near a defect of a bone is provided. The instrument comprises a guide frame having a plurality of device portals, each portal defining a trajectory. The guide frame further includes visual markers for aligning the guide frame to an anatomical landmark on the bone to be treated. The instrument also includes a holder for releasable attachment with the guide frame. Each device portal is configured to provide accurate and controlled delivery of the device to the target area. In one example, the markers are radiopaque, and are visualized through fluoroscopy. A method of using the instrument is also provided. | 04-24-2014 |
20150025589 | COORDINATE MAPPING SYSTEM FOR JOINT TREATMENT - A coordinate mapping system is provided for locating a defect in a bone. The system comprises a positioning instrument for controlled delivery of a device to a target site, the instrument comprising a main body and a rail extending from the main body, the rail including a series of indicia corresponding to predefined grid lines, and a template configured to overlay an image of a bone having a defect at the target site, the template including a predefined grid for determining a set of coordinates to locate the target site using the positioning instrument. A method of accessing a target site near a defect in a bone using the radial coordinate mapping system is also provided. | 01-22-2015 |
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20110125159 | INSTRUMENTS FOR A VARIABLE ANGLE APPROACH TO A JOINT - Instruments and associated methods are disclosed for treating joints, and particularly bone tissue. One of these instruments may be a positioning instrument for controlled delivery of a device to a target site of the bone tissue being treated. The positioning instrument may comprise a main body extending at one end into an indicator probe for visual determination of a target site of a bone to be treated, and at an opposite end into a handle. A rail extends from the main body. The instrument also includes an alignment guide having a device portal for insertion of a device therethrough, the alignment guide being detachable and movable along a length of the rail. The device may comprise an implant insertion tool, an injection catheter, a cavity creation tool such as a bone drill, for example, or the device may be an implantable device. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125200 | NAVIGATION AND POSITIONING INSTRUMENTS FOR JOINT REPAIR AND METHODS OF USE - An instrument for controlled delivery of a device to a target area near a defect of a bone is provided. The instrument comprises a guide frame having a plurality of device portals, each portal defining a trajectory. The guide frame further includes visual markers for aligning the guide frame to an anatomical landmark on the bone to be treated. The instrument also includes a holder for releasable attachment with the guide frame. Each device portal is configured to provide accurate and controlled delivery of the device to the target area. In one example, the markers are radiopaque, and are visualized through fluoroscopy. A method of using the instrument is also provided. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125201 | COORDINATE MAPPING SYSTEM FOR JOINT TREATMENT - A coordinate mapping system is provided for locating a defect in a bone. The system comprises a positioning instrument for controlled delivery of a device to a target site, the instrument comprising a main body and a rail extending from the main body, the rail including a series of indicia corresponding to predefined grid lines, and a template configured to overlay an image of a bone having a defect at the target site, the template including a predefined grid for determining a set of coordinates to locate the target site using the positioning instrument. A method of accessing a target site near a defect in a bone using the radial coordinate mapping system is also provided. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125265 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES FOR SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN - Devices and associated methods are disclosed for treating bone, and particularly bone tissue at the joints. Disclosed are implantable devices that can be used either alone or in combination with this augmentation or hardening material for the repair of bone defects and which are particularly suited for use at the joints, and even more particularly, suited for use at the subchondral bone level. | 05-26-2011 |
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20080203065 | System and Method For Controlling And Coordinating Welding-Type Processes and Gouging-Type Processes - A system and method for an integrated structural welding system includes a welding-type power source configured to deliver welding-type power for a variety of welding-type processes. The system also includes a gouging torch connected to the welding-type power source to receive welding-type power during a gouging-type process and a wire feeder connected to the welding-type power source to receive welding-type power during a welding-process. Furthermore, the system includes a controller configured to coordinate operation of the wire feeder, the gouging torch, and the power supply to perform only one of the gouging-type process and the welding-type process at a given time. | 08-28-2008 |
20080203066 | MULTI-CABLE UMBILICAL CORD SYSTEM - A system and method for an integrated structural welding system is designed to improve work flow efficiency. Accordingly, a multi-cable umbilical cord system is provided that combines and couples a number of power, control, and gas deliver cables. | 08-28-2008 |
20080203073 | WELDING-TYPE SYSTEM HAVING A WIRE FEEDER SYSTEM HAVING INTEGRATED POWER SOURCE CONTROLS AND A WELDING-TYPE POWER SOURCE THAT IS FREE POWER PARAMETER SELECTION INTERFACES - A system and method for an integrated structural welding system is designed to protect improve work flow efficiency. Specifically, a welding-type power source is provided that is free of user interface devices designed to select power parameters. Instead, a wire feeder is provided that includes a user interface configured to receive operational and power parameters and a controller configured to control operation of the welding-type power source based on the feedback received through the user interface. | 08-28-2008 |
20150034602 | System and Method for Controlling and Coordinating Welding-Type Processes and Gouging-Type Processes - A multi-operational welding-type system including a user interface supported by a support structure and including a first user interface device moveable between a welding position, a gouging position, and an off position, and a second user interface device configured to alter operation parameters of the multi-operational welding-type system. A controller is supported by the support structure and monitors the position of the first user interface device and utilizes the operational parameters supplied via the second user interface device. The multi-operational welding-type system may perform only one of a gouging-type process and a welding-type process at a given time depending on the position of the first user interface device. | 02-05-2015 |
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20120019370 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING WIRELESS COMMAND AND CONTROL TO ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A device/system and method for providing remote wireless control to electronic devices such as a tactical flashlight or an electronic night vision scope are disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, a smart battery is employed that uses a battery sized external housing, but however replaces a power cell with wireless electronics. Next, an existing battery in the electronic device is replaced with battery sized housing with wireless electronics. A similar device is disclosed herein that replaces a typical end cap of an electronics device and is essentially retrofitted with wireless electronics and replaced to the device where such replacement is attainable. | 01-26-2012 |
20120020063 | SMART TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT AND SYSTEM THEREOF - An advanced capability flashlight and tactical system where multiple flashlights can be controlled remotely is disclosed herein. The system employs a novel remote control configuration wherein signals are modulated to avoid jamming and can further perform in environments with low signal-to-noise ratio. The system additionally employs programmable electronics to the flashlight covered by a polyurethane protection layer to provide functionality in extreme conditions. Different head lamps can be easily switched out to an individual flashlight employing more LED lamps and different wavelengths of light as desired by a user. Additionally, a remote control device is disclosed that can be configured to a rail system of a firearm. | 01-26-2012 |
20120043722 | SMART SHOOTING RANGE - An intelligent shooting having features and props able to be control and monitored wirelessly and remotely is disclosed. Further novel shooting target designs are additionally disclosed herein having external power supplies configured therewith. In a preferred embodiment, a first target of the present invention can be rotated in either direction about a vertical axis to optionally simulate friendly or unfriendly target. Also in this embodiment the target can rotate about a horizontal axis to simulate an engaged or unengaged target, or target eliminated. The present invention also contemplates wireless control and monitoring of target range features such as lighting systems, feedback alarms, and motion sensors, in addition to scene props such as smoke and acoustical simulators. | 02-23-2012 |
20120055062 | MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR CONNECTING TUBULAR BODIES - Devices for connecting tubular bodies, such as rifle scopes and flashlights, to armament are disclosed herein. In a first preferred embodiment, the device has a screw and spring combination that is quickly detachable and is adjustable along scope axis. In a second preferred embodiment, the device has a riser portion that extends the cylindrical body out according to desires of a user. In yet another preferred embodiment, the device is modified to engage a sling swivel hole typically provided for a rifle shoulder strap. All embodiments further comprise aluminum alloy with black anodized coating. | 03-08-2012 |
20120062733 | SMART TARGET SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - A surveillance system comprising a remote video server, a camera, a data receiving and processing server and a computer device is disclosed herein. The camera captures video and sends the video to the remote video server. The remote video server wirelessly transmits the video to the data receiving and processing server for video processing. The computer device may then securely and wirelessly connect to the data receiving and processing server to view the video. | 03-15-2012 |
20120062734 | Coordinator Module - A coordinator module comprising flash memory, a processor and a transceiver capable of performing a plurality of functions for a variety of electronic devices. A video server system comprising a coordinator module, a digital video camera and a cellular antenna is described herein. A remote monitoring system comprising a coordinator module, a metering instrument and a cellular antenna is also provided herein. Further described is a related method of controlling a metering instrument comprising providing a metering instrument, a coordinator module and a cellular antenna. | 03-15-2012 |
20120091115 | ULTRA POWER SUPPLY - An improved portable battery system having a plurality of accumulator batteries designed with circuit features to prolong life through cell balancing is disclosed. Further, the portable battery system is designed to be a lighter-weight alternative by use of individual field operators, for example, in colder climates configured to a heated garment. Additionally, the power supply includes a microcontroller that provides control and monitoring of accumulator properties. A power supply commutator is provided to aid efficient discharge of accumulators. | 04-19-2012 |
20120309251 | Method for Retrofitting Flashlights And System Thereof - A process and system for taking an ordinary existing flashlight and converting it to an advanced capability flashlight wherein the flashlight can be controlled remotely is disclosed herein. The system employs a relatively low cost method and takes advantage of modular characteristics of existing flashlights. The system additionally employs programmable electronics to the flashlight covered by a polyurethane protection layer to provide functionality in extreme conditions. Different head lamps can be easily switched out to an individual flashlight employing more LED lamps and different wavelengths of light as desired by a user. Additionally, a remote control device is disclosed, wherein the device can further be configured to a rail system of a firearm. | 12-06-2012 |
20130017895 | HYBRID FIGHTING CAGE/BOXING RING - An enclosure for fighting competitions, training and sparring having characteristics of both a cage and a boxing ring is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is envisioned for training environments where there is not enough space to have both a complete cage and a complete ring. Many important characteristics are further provided to make the enclosure structurally sound and safe for fighting enthusiasts to include a plurality cantilevered members wielded to a post joining a ring portion to a cage portion. Additional, a novel turnbuckle design is providing for stability of the enclosure. A specially designed safety pad is also disclosed. | 01-17-2013 |
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20080312673 | Method and apparatus for CTO crossing - A method of treating vessel occlusions including chronic total occlusions (CTO) of the coronary arteries is presented that relies on remote navigation of a remotely steered medical device to the occlusion and controlled application of ablative energy or mechanical push together with real-time local imaging of the vasculature or real-time vessel wall sensing. The combinative use of remote navigation methods and real-time imaging or real-time sensing enables crossing of elongated lesions and CTOs, calcified lesions and CTOs and lesions and CTOs located at vessel branches. | 12-18-2008 |
20090082722 | REMOTE NAVIGATION ADVANCER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Various systems for advancing medical devices within a subject's body are provided that configured to engage the outer surface of the medical device at a number of points about the circumference of the medical device, to thereby grip the medical device for enabling advancement of the device. The advancing systems include engaging portions configured to engage the outer surface of a medical device at a number of points about the circumference of the medical device. The engaging portions preferably engage opposing sides of the medical device's outer surface over a predetermined longitudinal length, to clamp against a longitudinal portion of the medical device that provides improved surface contact with the medical device over conventional roller guides. Various methods for performing medical procedures utilizing various medical devices and advancer systems are also provided. | 03-26-2009 |
20090131798 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTRAVASCULAR IMAGING AND OCCLUSION CROSSING - This invention describes an occlusion crossing apparatus for creating an opening in occluded tissue at a target location in interventional and surgical applications with simultaneous or nearly simultaneous intravascular imaging. In particular, the present invention is concerned with a magnetically guidable occlusion crossing apparatus and methods of using same together with intravascular ultrasound imaging, said occlusion crossing apparatus being usable in combination with a magnetic field and comprising an ultrasound imaging catheter with at least one ultrasound transducer at its distal tip; the catheter including a lumen through which a magnetically steered guidewire is passed and extends beyond the distal end of the catheter; the guidewire possibly comprising an electrode at its distal end for delivery of ablative electrical energy at a target location in a body lumen; and at least one magnetic guiding element mounted to the guidewire for orienting the portion of the guidewire that extends from the distal tip of the imaging catheter and placing the tip of the guidewire at the desired target location. | 05-21-2009 |
20090131927 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE DETECTION OF RF ABLATION - Devices for the generation and detection of an ablative plasma discharge in a subject are presented. Methods of use, including navigation and operation of the devices to facilitate minimally invasive therapeutic procedures are disclosed. | 05-21-2009 |
20090138009 | MAGNETICALLY GUIDED ENERGY DELIVERY APPARATUS - This invention describes an energy delivery apparatus for delivering electrical energy at a target location, said energy delivery apparatus being usable in combination with a magnetic field and comprising an electrical conductor having a substantially elongated configuration; an electrode for delivering electrical energy at the target location, with the electrode being electrically coupled to the electrical conductor and having an exposed surface with at least a portion of the exposed surface having one of its principal radii of curvature smaller than 0.35 mm; an insulating dielectric coating along a substantial portion of the length of the electrical conductor, with the dielectric coating having a dielectric constant smaller than about 3; at least one guiding element mounted to the electrical conductor, with at least one of the guiding elements including a magnetically responsive material. The magnetic field is used to move the guiding element in order to position the electrode substantially adjacent to the target location. | 05-28-2009 |
20110046618 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING OCCLUDED BLOOD VESSELS AND OTHER BODY CANNULA - A method of treating an occluded blood vessel includes sensing the impedance at a plurality of locations around the circumference of the blood vessel at least two different frequencies to identify vascular occlusive material, and distinguish vascular occlusive material from the vessel wall. | 02-24-2011 |
20110152712 | Impedance Measurement Tissue Identification in Blood Vessels - A system for radio frequency (RF) wire guidance during RF occlusion canalization including a RF wire configured to travel through a blood vessel, an impedance measure unit configured to measure an electrical impedance between the RF wire and a reference electrode, a RF power source, an activation controller configured to connect the RF power source to the RF wire when the impedance measure unit indicates that the RF wire is contacting an occlusion material, a RF wire steering system; and a controller configured to activate the steering system to maintain the RF wire within the occlusion material based on impedance measured by the impedance measure unit. | 06-23-2011 |
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20110099486 | Social Messaging User Interface - Hubs for social interaction via electronic devices are described. In one aspect, a data processing device includes a display screen displaying a social interaction hub, the social interaction hub including a collection of records. Each record includes a counterparty identifier identifying a counterparty of a past social interaction event, a mode indicium identifying a mode by which the past social interaction event with the counterparty occurred, and a collection of mode indicia each identifying a mode by which a future, outgoing social interaction event with the counterparty can occur. The counterparty identifier, the mode indicium, and the collection of mode indicia are associated with one another in the records of the social interaction hub. | 04-28-2011 |
20110099507 | DISPLAYING A COLLECTION OF INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS THAT TRIGGER ACTIONS DIRECTED TO AN ITEM - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for displaying of collections of interactive elements that trigger actions directed to a particular contact, message, media file, or other item. In one aspect, a method is performed by a system comprising one or more data processing devices and a touchscreen display. The method includes displaying several identifiers, each identifier comprising one or more graphical or textual elements that identify an item, each identifier associated with a respective interactive element, receiving user interaction with a first of the interactive elements that is associated with a first of the identifiers, in response to the user interaction, displaying a collection of action widgets on the touchscreen display, the action widgets comprising iconic graphical indicia that each represent an action triggered by user interaction therewith, the iconic graphical indicia displayed adjacent one another in a strip-shaped area that is wider than it is high, the strip-shaped area being displaced vertically on the touchscreen display from the first identifier so that the first identifier is visible on the touchscreen notwithstanding the display of the collection of action widgets, receiving user interaction with a first of the action widgets that is in the collection displayed on the touchscreen display, and performing the action represented by the first of the action widgets on the item identified by the first identifier. | 04-28-2011 |
20110119596 | Social Interaction Hub - Hubs for social interaction via electronic devices are described. In one aspect, a data processing device includes a display screen displaying a social interaction hub, the social interaction hub including a collection of records. Each record includes a counterparty identifier identifying a counterparty of a past social interaction event, a mode indicium identifying a mode by which the past social interaction event with the counterparty occurred, and a collection of mode indicia each identifying a mode by which a future, outgoing social interaction event with the counterparty can occur. The counterparty identifier, the mode indicium, and the collection of mode indicia are associated with one another in the records of the social interaction hub. | 05-19-2011 |
20120023417 | Social Messaging User Interface - Hubs for social interaction via electronic devices are described. In one aspect, a data processing device includes a display screen displaying a social interaction hub, the social interaction hub including a collection of records. Each record includes a counterparty identifier identifying a counterparty of a past social interaction event, a mode indicium identifying a mode by which the past social interaction event with the counterparty occurred, and a collection of mode indicia each identifying a mode by which a future, outgoing social interaction event with the counterparty can occur. The counterparty identifier, the mode indicium, and the collection of mode indicia are associated with one another in the records of the social interaction hub. | 01-26-2012 |
20120179998 | TOUCH SCREEN USER INTERFACES - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for displaying touch screen user interfaces. In one aspect, an electronic device includes one or more data processing devices and a touch screen coupled to the one or more data processing devices to display a user interface under the direction thereof. The user interface includes a first icon representing a relatively broad aspect of the functionality provided by the device, and a collection of three or more icons each representing a different, relatively narrower aspect of the functionality provided by the device. The aspects represented by the three or more icons in the collection are encompassed within the aspect represented by the first icon, the three or more icons arranged generally around the first icon on the touch screen. | 07-12-2012 |
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20080317494 | Cleaning head pick-up system - A corotron cleaning assembly includes a self-seating, spring-loaded locating pin drivingly connected to a drive unit that is used to drive a wire cleaning head that is located within a CRU. This assembly allows for easy separation of the drive unit from the cleaner when the CRU that contains the wire is replaced. The bullet shaped pin rides on a worm drive and when the pin is driven into the cleaner head, the bullet hits an inclined ramp and is biased downward until such a point that the pin hits a recessed receptacle. Once the pin is in the receptacle, the pin is capable of driving the wire cleaning head. When the cleaning head is removed, the act of removal separates the pin from the receptacle. | 12-25-2008 |
20120250108 | DOCUMENT SCANNER, AN ASSOCIATED METHOD OF OPERATING A DOCUMENT SCANNER, AND AN ASSOCIATED PROGRAM STORAGE DEVICE - Disclosed are embodiments of document scanner, a method and a program storage device wherein the scan mode is automatically adjusted to fall within standards established to prevent vision damage and/or discomfort and to still allow for high-resolution scanning. Specifically, the platen cover of the document scanner can be operatively connected to the scan carriage such that the mode at which the scan carriage operates depends upon the detected position of the platen cover. When the platen cover is closed, the scan carriage can automatically illuminate the document being scanned at a relatively high light intensity level and can move at a relatively fast speed. When the platen cover is opened, the scan carriage can automatically illuminate the document being scanned at a lower light intensity level and, optionally, can move at a slower speed to compensate for the lower light intensity level. | 10-04-2012 |
20140168311 | MULTI-FUNCTION INKJET DEVICE FOR PRINTING WITH THERMO-REACTIVE INK - What is disclosed is a multi-function inkjet print system which prints with inks having thermo-reactive properties and which can further process media printed with thermo-reactive inks such that the various properties of the inks can be activated. One embodiment of the present print device comprises at least one thermo-changing element which resides in proximity to a transport path along which the media travels. The thermo-changing element effectively changing a temperature T of the media to: T≦T | 06-19-2014 |
20140168332 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTING A CANCELLATION MARK ON A TICKET - What is disclosed is a system and method for printing a cancellation mark on a ticket using inks having thermo-reactive properties. One embodiment of the present method for printing a cancellation mark onto a ticket involves the following. A ticket, which has a security mark printed thereon, is received into a slot of a housing of a device which contains therein an inkjet printhead. The received ticket portion comes into proximity with an inkjet printhead configured to print a cancellation mark on the ticket using the thermo-reactive ink. The cancellation mark is printed to at least partially overlap the security mark. In one embodiment, a user activates a switch which causes the inkjet printhead to print the cancellation mark on the ticket upon the ticket having been inserted into the slot. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
20140168341 | MULTI-FUNCTION SYSTEM FOR ERASING MEDIA PRINTED WITH THERMO-REACTIVE INK - What is disclosed is a multi-function system which receives media printed with ink having thermo-reactive properties and which processes the received media such that the ink becomes visually transparent. One embodiment of the present system comprises an input tray for receiving printed media into a transport path along which the media travels. A heating element resides in proximity to that transport path for changing a temperature T of the media to T≧T | 06-19-2014 |
20140171307 | MULTI-FUNCTION SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING MEDIA PRINTED WITH THERMO-REACTIVE INK - What is disclosed is a multi-function system which receives media printed with ink having thermo-reactive properties with the ink being visually transparent on that media, and which processes that media such that the ink becomes visually perceptible. One embodiment of the present system comprises an input tray for receiving printed media into a transport path along which the media travels. A cooling element resides in proximity to that transport path for changing a temperature T of the media to T≦T | 06-19-2014 |
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20110218032 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL DRAWINGS - A gaming system and method of providing a virtual drawing or drawing promotion including a central server, one or more location servers, and a plurality of gaming devices. A player is provided with a drawing account voucher, which is associated with a drawing account. Based on game play, the drawing account is credited with drawing entries or virtual tickets for a drawing promotion. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides a number of drawing entries when a wager placed by a player meets at least a wager threshold amount, wherein the number of drawing entries provided is based on a ticket award amount. The gaming system, upon expiration of a drawing period, selects a winner of the drawing promotion by selecting a drawing entry. In one embodiment, the gaming system progressively increases the drawing prize based on the number of drawing entries provided or wagers placed by the players. | 09-08-2011 |
20110319151 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING BINGO WINS - A gaming system includes a plurality of gaming machines and a continual game sequence including a plurality of symbols and a plurality of sessions. Each session includes a number of games. At the beginning of a game sequence, the gaming system draws all of the symbols. When the number of games of the current session has been played without a winner, the game sequence proceeds to the next session. For each session, the gaming system activates a number of the drawn symbols based on the session number. Upon player activation, a gaming machine generates a symbol subset, marking each symbol in the subset which matches the activated symbols. If the marked symbols match a predetermined pattern, the gaming system provides an award for a player, basing the award on an award pool amount and the session number. As the session number increases, the award provided to the player decreases. | 12-29-2011 |
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20090173917 | Alkyl Lactyllactate Solvent Compositions - Alkyl lactyllactate and alkoxylated alkyl lactyllactate compounds that are useful as solvents in a variety of applications are disclosed. The compounds are derived from a hydroxyl containing compound and a lactide or lactic acid source that has a specific chirality. The alkyl lactyllactate and alkoxylated alkyl lactyllactate compounds are particularly suitable for use as solvents in applications requiring cold tolerance performance without inclusion of additional volatile components. | 07-09-2009 |
20090200511 | Alkyl Lactyllactates and Processes of Making the Same - Provided are alkyl lactyllactate compositions that can be prepared from (1) lactide or alternatively lactic acid, and (2) a hydroxyl containing compound such as an alcohol, preferably a fatty alcohol or an alkoxylated alcohol, with (3) an acid catalyst. Preferably, the fatty alcohol contains from about 6 to 18 carbon atoms, such as lauryl alcohol. The alkyl lactyllactates can be used as surfactants, emulsifiers, skin feel agents, film formers, thickeners, rheological modifiers, etc., for personal care and other application areas. Compositions containing at least one alkyl lactyllactate are also provided. The compositions can further contain at least one surfactant. | 08-13-2009 |
20140194646 | Alkyl Lactyllactates and Processes of Making the Same - Provided are alkyl lactyllactate compositions that can be prepared from (1) lactide or alternatively lactic acid, and (2) a hydroxyl containing compound such as an alcohol, preferably a fatty alcohol or an alkoxylated alcohol, with (3) an acid catalyst. Preferably, the fatty alcohol contains from about 6 to 18 carbon atoms, such as lauryl alcohol. The alkyl lactyllactates can be used as surfactants, emulsifiers, skin feel agents, film formers, thickeners, rheological modifiers, etc., for personal care and other application areas. Compositions containing at least one alkyl lactyllactate are also provided. The compositions can further contain at least one surfactant. | 07-10-2014 |
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20080263590 | Method and apparatus for displaying entertainment system data upon selection of a video data display - A graphical user interface (GUI) includes a first window that displays video data of a first entertainment selection. A first area of the first window displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the first entertainment selection. The GUI includes a second window that displays video data of a second entertainment selection. A second area of the second window, displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the second entertainment selection. Upon selection by a user of the respective window, entertainment system data regarding the entertainment selection corresponding to the respective window is displayed. | 10-23-2008 |
20080263597 | Method and apparatus for displaying entertainment system data upon selection of a video data display - A graphical user interface (GUI) includes a first window that displays video data of a first entertainment selection. A first area of the first window displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the first entertainment selection. The GUI includes a second window that displays video data of a second entertainment selection. A second area of the second window, displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the second entertainment selection. Upon selection by a user of the respective window, entertainment system data regarding the entertainment selection corresponding to the respective window is displayed. | 10-23-2008 |
20100095334 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURCHASING UPGRADED MEDIA FEATURES FOR PROGRAMMING TRANSMISSIONS - The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for purchasing media features for programming transmissions. A selection is sent to a server system to buy an upgraded media feature for a programming transmission. The server system automatically coordinates purchasing the media feature from a programming transmission source and providing the media feature from the programming transmission source. In one embodiment, an entertainment system includes a user interface from which a viewer selects an upgraded media feature for a programming transmission, wherein the programming transmission with the upgraded media feature is provided to the entertainment system. | 04-15-2010 |
20100223645 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANNEL SURFING THROUGH MULTIPLE SOURCES BASED ON USER-DEFINABLE PREFERENCES - A method and apparatus for channel surfing through multiple sources based on user-definable preferences includes accessing a user-definable preferences list that identifies a plurality of channels from a plurality of different sources. One of the plurality of identified channels is selected for provision to a user. | 09-02-2010 |
20110182563 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SUBSIDIARY DATA SYNCHRONOUS TO PRIMARY CONTENT DATA - Primary content data is received from an external source and subsidiary data is obtained which corresponds to the primary content data, wherein the subsidiary data is independent of the primary content data. The subsidiary data is provided synchronous to the primary content data. | 07-28-2011 |
20120102524 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DATA UPON SELECTION OF A VIDEO DATA DISPLAY - A graphical user interface (GUI) includes a first window that displays video data of a first entertainment selection. A first area of the first window displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the first entertainment selection. The GUI includes a second window that displays video data of a second entertainment selection. A second area of the second window, displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the second entertainment selection. Upon selection by a user of the respective window, entertainment system data regarding the entertainment selection corresponding to the respective window is displayed. | 04-26-2012 |
20130133003 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A VERSION OF AN ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM BASED ON USER PREFERENCES - A method and apparatus for selecting a version of an entertainment program based on user preference includes receiving entertainment programming input, identifying multiple available versions of an entertainment program, identifying, for each of the multiple versions, a set of descriptive information regarding the respective version, accessing user preferences, and selecting one of the multiple versions for display based on a comparison of the descriptive information to the user preferences. | 05-23-2013 |
20140040927 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORDERING ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS FROM DIFFERENT PROGRAMMING TRANSMISSION SOURCES - The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for purchasing media features for programming transmissions. A selection is sent to a server system to buy an upgraded media feature for a programming transmission. The server system automatically coordinates purchasing the media feature from a programming transmission source and providing the media feature from the programming transmission source. In one embodiment, an entertainment system includes a user interface from which a viewer selects an upgraded media feature for a programming transmission, wherein the programming transmission with the upgraded media feature is provided to the entertainment system. | 02-06-2014 |
20140068672 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DATA UPON SELECTION OF A VIDEO DATA DISPLAY - A graphical user interface (GUI) includes a first window that displays video data of a first entertainment selection. A first area of the first window displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the first entertainment selection. The GUI includes a second window that displays video data of a second entertainment selection. A second area of the second window, displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the second entertainment selection. Upon selection by a user of the respective window, entertainment system data regarding the entertainment selection corresponding to the respective window is displayed. | 03-06-2014 |
20140075480 | Method and Apparatus for Channel Surfing Through Multiple Sources Based on User-Definable Preferences - A method and apparatus for channel surfing through multiple sources based on user-definable preferences includes accessing a user-definable preferences list that identifies a plurality of channels from a plurality of different sources. One of the plurality of identified channels is selected for provision to a user. | 03-13-2014 |
20140137174 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURCHASING UPGRADED MEDIA FEATURES FOR PROGRAMMING TRANSMISSIONS - The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for purchasing media features for programming transmissions. A selection is sent to a server system to buy an upgraded media feature for a programming transmission. The server system automatically coordinates purchasing the media feature from a programming transmission source and providing the media feature from the programming transmission source. In one embodiment, an entertainment system includes a user interface from which a viewer selects an upgraded media feature for a programming transmission, wherein the programming transmission with the upgraded media feature is provided to the entertainment system. | 05-15-2014 |