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20110181132 | MINIATURIZED GENERATOR WITH OSCILLATING MAGNETS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM VIBRATIONS - An electric energy generator from a vibrational field includes a body of non-ferromagnetic material, at least one pair of permanent magnets pivotally hung from the body in such a way that they are arranged therebetween. The magnets have faces of equal magnetic polarity turned to each other from opposite sides of the body, whereby a repulsive force is established between the magnets tending to keep them spread apart in an equilibrium position. A plurality of electric coils is arranged on the surface of the body so as to intercept the magnetic field generated by the magnets. The body is configured to be connectable to a vibration source, the vibration contrasting the repulsive force and causing an oscillation of the magnets about the equilibrium position, thereby generating a magnetic flux variation and thus an electric power production as an output from the electric coils. | 07-28-2011 |
20140353158 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED ADHESION UPON MOIST SUBSTRATE - A device for generating an adjustable adhesion force on a wet substrate is described. The device has a main body with an adhesion surface which, in use, arranges itself facing the substrate, at such adhesion surface the main body having a plurality of channels generating a capillary return for water present on the substrate. A delivery and/or reservoir system for silicone oil, providing the latter at the adhesion surface, so that silicone oil arranges itself interposed between the surface itself and the water on the substrate. A static electric field generating system generates a static electric field at the adhesion surface. Such electric field modifies the wettability of silicone oil with respect to the adhesion surface. | 12-04-2014 |
20150272809 | ROBOTIC DEVICE FOR ASSISTANCE AND REHABILITATION OF LOWER LIMBS - The present invention refers to a robotic device for assistance and rehabilitation of lower limbs, in particular, an exoskeleton for supporting the walking of a human being. | 10-01-2015 |
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20100056807 | PROSTAGLANDIN SYNTHESIS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR USE THEREIN - Fused cyclopentane—4-substituted 3,5-dioxalane lactone compounds useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs are provided. The compounds have the formula A: | 03-04-2010 |
20100056808 | PROSTAGLANDIN SYNTHESIS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR USE THEREIN - Fused cyclopentane—4-substituted 3,5-dioxalane lactone compounds useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs are provided. The compounds have the formula A: | 03-04-2010 |
20110112312 | PROSTAGLANDIN SYNTHESIS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR USE THEREIN - Fused cyclopentane-4-substituted 3,5-dioxalane lactone compounds useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs are provided. The compounds have the formula A: | 05-12-2011 |
20110184192 | PROSTAGLANDIN SYNTHESIS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR USE THEREIN - Fused cyclopentane—4-substituted 3,5-dioxalane lactone compounds useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs are provided. The compounds have the formula A: | 07-28-2011 |
20130066071 | CARBANUCLEOSIDE SYNTHESIS AND NOVEL INTERMEDIATE COMPOUNDS USEFUL THEREIN - Anti-virally active carbanucleosides such as entecavir are prepared by a process which utilizes, throughout the synthesis, an aromatic protectant group for the hydroxyl and the alkyl hydroxy groups of the starting material, removed as the final step of a multi-step synthesis. Such protectant groups yield intermediates which are solid and therefore easily purified at various stages of the process, for an economical and relatively fast process for synthesizing the final product. | 03-14-2013 |
20130072695 | PROSTAGLANDIN SYNTHESIS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR USE THEREIN - Fused cyclopentane—4-substituted 3,5-dioxalane lactone compounds useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs are provided. The compounds have the formula A: | 03-21-2013 |
20130144058 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF CARBONUCLEOSIDE AND INTERMEDIATES FOR USE THEREIN - Disclosed is a process for preparing a carbonucleoside of formula (1) and intermediates for use therein. The process involves the step of reacting a compound of formula (2) with a compound of formula (3) under Mitsunobu-type reaction conditions to obtain a compound of formula (4), wherein PG | 06-06-2013 |
20130338379 | PROSTAGLANDIN SYNTHESIS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR USE THEREIN - Fused cyclopentane—4-substituted 3,5-dioxalane lactone compounds useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs are provided. The compounds have the formula A: | 12-19-2013 |
20150232425 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING N-BENZYL-3-HYDROXY-4-SUBSTITUTED-PYRIDIN-2-(1H)-ONES - Disclosed herein is a process for preparing N-benzyl-3-hydroxypyridin-2-(1H)-ones that are substituted at the pyridine ring 4-position with a 4-carbamoylpiperazin-1-yl moiety. | 08-20-2015 |
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20100311975 | CATIONIC TRANSITION METAL CATALYSTS - The present disclosure includes catiome complexes of iron, ruthenium, and osmium, and their use as catalysts in organic synthesis transformations including the hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds. The complexes are represented by the following formulae I, II, III, IV, and V, wherein M is Fe, Ru or Os, P is a monodentate ligand with a phosphorus donor atom, P2 is a bidentate neutral ligand with two phosphorus donor atoms, N | 12-09-2010 |
20110070152 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN FROM AMMONIA BORANE - The present disclosure relates to processes and methods of generating hydrogen via the hydrolysis or solvolyis of a compound of the formula (I), R | 03-24-2011 |
20110105693 | CATIONIC TRANSITION-METAL ARENE CATALYSTS - Disclosed are cationic ruthenium arene complexes of Formula (I): [Ru(D-Z | 05-05-2011 |
20120046479 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A METAL CATALYST - The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing a metal catalyst comprising at least one ligand that is coordinated to the metal through at least one phosphorous (P) atom and at least one nitrogen (N) atom, the method comprising reacting a metal pre-cursor complex with an acid ad salt of an aminophosphine, diaminophosphine, aminodiphosphine or diaminodiphosphine, in the presence of a base. | 02-23-2012 |
20130053566 | CATIONIC PALLADIUM COMPLEXES COMPRISING DIAMINO CARBENE LIGANDS AND THEIR USE IN CATALYSIS - Cationic palladium catalysts comprising diamino carbene ligands, wherein the catalysts are of the formula [Pd(X) | 02-28-2013 |
20130184479 | BIARYL DIPHOSPHINE LIGANDS, INTERMEDIATES OF THE SAME AND THEIR USE IN ASYMMETRIC CATALYSIS - The present disclosure relates to biaryl diphosphine ligands of the formula (B), processes for the production of the ligands and the use of the ligands in metal catalysts for asymmetric synthesis. The disclosure also relates to intermediates used for the production of the biaryl diphosphine ligand. (Formula (B)) | 07-18-2013 |
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20080196707 | Blocking Device For the Door of a Pyrolitic Oven - A door blocking device including a retaining member movable, along a given path, between a work position and a rest position, in which it respectively cooperates with and does not cooperate with a coupling member of the door when the door is in a closed position; and controlled-actuation means for controlled actuation of the retaining member, and which include elastic means for pushing the retaining member into the rest position; means for moving the retaining member into the work position in opposition to the elastic means; a rotary member having at least one radially projecting peripheral lobe; and an electrically controlled actuator for moving the rotary member selectively between a first angular position, in which the at least one lobe does not interfere with the given path (T), thus allowing the retaining member to move between the work position and the rest position, and a second angular position, in which the lobe interferes with the given path to lock the retaining member in the work position in opposition to the elastic means. | 08-21-2008 |
20090101389 | CABLE-CLAMPING DEVICE - A cable-clamping device, including a base having a through seat for accommodating electrical cables, for example electrical power cables of a household appliance; and a clamping element progressively insertable in the seat in a transversal direction with respect to the same defined in use by an axis (A) laying on a longitudinal symmetry plane of the clamping element, for clamping in use the cables against a bottom wall of the seat; the clamping element being delimited between a first and a second end by a first and a second lateral flank essentially parallel to the longitudinal symmetry plane and by an upper face essentially perpendicular to the lateral flanks, the first and the second ends being provided with coupling means to the base including snappingretaining means made at the second end and an insertion seat for at least one removable clamping element; wherein the insertion seat is defined by at least one first recess open on the first lateral flank, at least one second recess open on the second lateral flank and made immediately adjacent to, and flush with, the first, and by at least one slot made transversally through the first end, in direction essentially perpendicular to the lateral flanks. | 04-23-2009 |
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20100160784 | Wireless Ultrasound Probe With Audible Indicator - A wireless ultrasound probe has a probe case enclosing a transducer array, an acquisition circuit, a transceiver and a battery. The probe also includes a loudspeaker which produces audible sounds during use of the probe. The loudspeaker, which may be a piezoelectric loudspeaker, issues an alert when battery power is low or signal strength of the wireless transmission is poor or nonexistent. The loudspeaker can provide user feedback to the actuation of a button or control on the probe. The loudspeaker can provide haptic feedback during use of the probe, and can be used to produce audio Doppler tones or heart sounds during probe use. | 06-24-2010 |
20100160785 | Wireless Ultrasound Probe Cable - A wireless ultrasound probe has a probe case enclosing a transducer array, an acquisition circuit, a transceiver, a power circuit, and a rechargeable battery. The wireless probe also has a cable connector accessible from the exterior of the probe, for connection of a cable providing battery charging potential and/or imaging signal conductors for wire communication with a host system. An example is given of a magnetically attachable cable which requires no openings or indentations that could trap gel and other contaminants. Preferably the remote end of the cable uses a standardized connector, enabling the wireless probe to be recharged from standard devices like computers. | 06-24-2010 |
20100277305 | Wireless Ultrasound Probe Asset Tracking - A wireless ultrasound probe has a probe case enclosing a transducer array, an acquisition circuit, a transceiver and a battery. The probe also includes a loudspeaker which produces audible sounds as a function of the range between the wireless probe and a host system. When the probe is within a near field range of the host system, the loudspeaker is silent. But if the probe is moved to an intermediate or a far field range from the host system, the loudspeaker sounds an alert. This audible alert can be used to locate the probe by transmitting a paging signal which, upon reception by the probe, causes the probe to sound its alert. If the probe is moved to an unauthorized location where it is within range of a transmitter or receiver, the reception of a signal by the probe, the transmitter, or receiver will sound an alert signaling the unauthorized presence of the wireless probe. | 11-04-2010 |
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20130242000 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A NOZZLE PLATE AND FLUID-EJECTION DEVICE PROVIDED WITH THE NOZZLE PLATE - A nozzle plate for a fluid-ejection device, comprising: a first substrate made of semiconductor material, having a first side and a second side; a structural layer extending on the first side of the first substrate, the structural layer having a first side and a second side, the second side of the structural layer facing the first side of the first substrate; at least one first through hole, having an inner surface, extending through the structural layer, the first through hole having an inlet section corresponding to the first side of the structural layer and an outlet section corresponding to the second side of the structural layer; a narrowing element adjacent to the surface of the first through hole, and including a tapered portion such that the inlet section of the first through hole has an area larger than a respective area of the outlet section of the first through hole. | 09-19-2013 |
20150040397 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A NOZZLE PLATE AND FLUID-EJECTION DEVICE PROVIDED WITH THE NOZZLE PLATE - A nozzle plate for a fluid-ejection device, comprising: a first substrate made of semiconductor material, having a first side and a second side; a structural layer extending on the first side of the first substrate, the structural layer having a first side and a second side, the second side of the structural layer facing the first side of the first substrate; at least one first through hole, having an inner surface, extending through the structural layer, the first through hole having an inlet section corresponding to the first side of the structural layer and an outlet section corresponding to the second side of the structural layer; a narrowing element adjacent to the surface of the first through hole, and including a tapered portion such that the inlet section of the first through hole has an area larger than a respective area of the outlet section of the first through hole. | 02-12-2015 |
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20100330721 | METHOD FOR FORMING BURIED CAVITIES WITHIN A SEMICONDUCTOR BODY, AND SEMICONDUCTOR BODY THUS MADE - A method for the formation of buried cavities within a semiconductor body envisages the steps of: providing a wafer having a bulk region made of semiconductor material; digging, in the bulk region, trenches delimiting between them walls of semiconductor material; forming a closing layer for closing the trenches in the presence of a deoxidizing atmosphere so as to englobe the deoxidizing atmosphere within the trenches; and carrying out a thermal treatment such as to cause migration of the semiconductor material of the walls and to form a buried cavity. Furthermore, before the thermal treatment is carried out, a barrier layer that is substantially impermeable to hydrogen is formed on the closing layer on top of the trenches. | 12-30-2010 |
20110267404 | INKJET PRINTING DEVICE WITH COMPOSITE SUBSTRATE - An inkjet printhead die for an inkjet print head, wherein the inkjet printhead die comprises a composite substrate that includes a planar semiconductor member, a planar substrate member and an interface at which the planar semiconductor member is fused to the planar substrate member | 11-03-2011 |
20140159717 | MAGNETORESISTIVE SENSOR INTEGRATED IN A CHIP FOR DETECTING MAGNETIC FIELDS PERPENDICULAR TO THE CHIP AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOF - An integrated magnetoresistive sensor, formed in a chip including a substrate having a surface and an insulating region covering the surface of the substrate. A magnetoresistor, of a first ferromagnetic material, is formed in the insulating region and has a sensitivity plane parallel to the surface. A concentrator of a second ferromagnetic material is formed in the substrate and has at least one arm extending in a transverse direction to the sensitivity plane. The arm has one end in contact with the magnetoresistor. | 06-12-2014 |
20140369386 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A microfluidic-based sensor, comprising: a semiconductor body, having a first and a second side opposite to one another in a direction; a buried channel, extending within the semiconductor body; a structural layer, of dielectric or insulating material, formed over the first side of the semiconductor body at least partially suspended above the buried channel; and a first thermocouple element, including a first strip, of a first electrical conductive material, and a second strip, of a second electrical conductive material different from the first electrical conductive material, electrically coupled to the first strip. The first thermocouple element is buried in the structural layer and partially extends over the buried channel at a first location. A corresponding manufacturing method is disclosed. | 12-18-2014 |
20150014798 | ASSEMBLY FOR A MEMS ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED RESISTANCE, AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING PROCESS - Described herein is an assembly for a MEMS sensor device, which envisages: a first body made of semiconductor material, integrating a micromechanical detection structure at a first main face thereof; a cap element, set stacked on the first main face of the first body, above the micromechanical detection structure; and an adhesion structure set between the first body and the cap element, defining a gap in a position corresponding to the micromechanical detection structure. At least one first opening is defined through the adhesion structure in fluidic communication with the gap. | 01-15-2015 |
20160121607 | MICROFLUID DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Embodiments disclose herein are directed to a microfluidic delivery device that has a predominantly semiconductor structure, such as silicon. In particular, the structure for delivering fluid may be formed from polycrystalline silicon, also called polysilicon, or epitaxial silicon. The microfluidic delivery device that predominantly uses silicon based materials to form the structures that are in contact with the dispensed fluid results in a device that is compatible with a wide set of fluids and applications. | 05-05-2016 |
20160121612 | MICROFLUID DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Embodiments disclose herein are directed to a microfluidic delivery device that has a predominantly semiconductor structure, such as silicon. In particular, the structure for delivering fluid may be formed from polycrystalline silicon, also called polysilicon, or epitaxial silicon. The microfluidic delivery device that predominantly uses silicon based materials to form the structures that are in contact with the dispensed fluid results in a device that is compatible with a wide set of fluids and applications. | 05-05-2016 |
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20140287859 | TENSIONER WITH INCREASED DAMPING - In an aspect, a tensioner for an endless drive member, comprising a shaft and base that are mountable to be stationary relative to an engine, a tensioner arm that is pivotable relative to the shaft about a tensioner arm axis, a pulley on the tensioner arm rotatable about a pulley axis that is offset from the tensioner arm axis, and that is engageable with an endless drive member, a bushing that is positioned radially between the pulley and the tensioner arm to support the pulley radially during relative rotation between the pulley and the tensioner arm, a tensioner spring that is positioned to urge the tensioner arm towards a free arm position, a damping element that engages the tensioner arm and that is engaged by a plurality of axially spaced segments of the tensioner spring. | 09-25-2014 |
20150275706 | TENSIONER WITH INCREASED DAMPING - In an aspect, a tensioner for an endless drive member, comprising a shaft and base that are mountable to be stationary relative to an engine, a tensioner arm that is pivotable relative to the shaft about a tensioner arm axis, a pulley on the tensioner arm rotatable about a pulley axis that is offset from the tensioner arm axis, and that is engageable with an endless drive member, a tensioner spring that is positioned to urge the tensioner arm towards a free arm position, a damping element that engages the tensioner arm and that is engaged by a plurality of axially spaced segments of the tensioner spring. | 10-01-2015 |
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20120130190 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ONE OR MORE COMPRESSIBLE VENTS - An access assembly is provided including a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end in mechanical cooperation with at least one slit seal member configured to create a fluid-tight seal in a first configuration. The access assembly also includes a first ring secured at the proximal end of the tubular member and a second ring secured at the distal end of the tubular member. The at least one slit seal member is configured to create an opening in a second configuration when forces are applied at opposing ends of the first ring. | 05-24-2012 |
20120209078 | COMPLIANCE ACCESS DEVICE INCLUDING PROXIMAL ADHESIVE PATCH - A compliant, e.g., foam, access device for positioning within a tissue tract for accessing an underlying body cavity includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, a body portion interconnecting the proximal and distal portions, and at least one port extending therethrough. The proximal portion includes a tissue facing surface and defines a first radial dimension. The distal portion extends longitudinally along an axial length and defines a second radial dimension that is substantially uniform along the axial length and smaller than the first radial dimension of the proximal portion. An adhesive is disposed on the tissue facing surface of the proximal portion for releasably securing and sealing the proximal portion to a tissue surface. | 08-16-2012 |
20130062392 | PIN LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument comprising a handle portion, an elongated portion defining a longitudinal axis and extending distally from the handle portion, and first and second jaw members dimensioned to clamp tissue therebetween. The first jaw member has at least one row of fasteners arranged in a row substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis. A pin is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the first jaw member and is movable between a first position where the engagement section is spaced from the second jaw member and a second position where the engagement section engages the second jaw member. The pin has a non-circular cross-section. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068818 | Surgical Instrument for Joining Tissue - A surgical instrument for surgically joining tissue is provided. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly that includes an actuator member. An end effector is operatively disposed adjacent a distal portion of an elongated shaft of the surgical instrument. The end effector includes a first jaw member pivotably disposed with respect to a second jaw member. The end effector is movable between a first position where the jaw members are spaced from one another, and a second position where the jaw members are in an approximated position. Each of the first and second jaw members includes a respective longitudinal track. An actuation assembly is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the end effector, wherein actuation of the actuation member causes the actuation assembly to translate from a distal portion of the end effector towards a proximal portion of the end effector through the tracks in the first and second jaw members. | 03-21-2013 |
20130206812 | Attachable Clamp for Surgical Stapler - A surgical fastener applying instrument including a handle portion, an elongated portion, a pair of jaw members and a removable clamp. One of the jaw members contains a plurality of fasteners arranged in at least one row substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the elongated portion. At least one of the jaw members is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position for engaging body tissue therebetween. The removable clamp has an elongated member and a tissue clamping surface extending substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the elongated member. The clamp is movable from a proximal position to a distal position for engaging body tissue and is releasably mountable to the elongated portion of the instrument. | 08-15-2013 |
20130231643 | LOCKING SHIPPING WEDGE - A locking shipping wedge is provided and generally includes a body portion having an elongate transverse member projecting from the body portion which is engageable with a drive assembly of a loading unit. A locking mechanism is provided on the body portion of the shipping wedge which is engageable with locking structure movably mounted within the loading unit. | 09-05-2013 |
20140021241 | SURGICAL FASTENER-APPLYING APPARATUSES WITH SEQUENTIAL FIRING - A surgical fastening instrument is provided. The surgical fastening instrument includes a handle portion and an elongate portion extending distally from the handle portion and defining a longitudinal axis along a length thereof. The surgical fastening instrument also includes an end effector assembly that includes an anvil and a cartridge supported adjacent a distal end of the elongate portion. Each of the anvil and the cartridge includes a tissue contacting surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. One or more independently movable pushers is configured to support one or more surgical fasteners. A thrust bar is operatively coupled to the elongate portion, wherein the thrust bar is movable over a predetermined stroke to effect sequential ejection of at least two surgical fasteners of the plurality of surgical fasteners from the cartridge. | 01-23-2014 |
20140216964 | CARTRIDGE SHIPPING AID - A cartridge shipping aid is provided to retain staples within staple pockets of a staple cartridge during shipment. The cartridge shipping aid includes a base and a longitudinal rib extending perpendicularly from an underside of the base and indiscernible into a knife slot formed in a staple cartridge. One or more perpendicular keys are formed along a lower edge of the longitudinally extending rib for engagement with an underside surface of the staple cartridge. The cartridge shipping aid may additionally include sidewalls projecting perpendicularly from outer edges of the base. Projections are formed on one end of the base for engagement with associate detents formed on the staple cartridge. Grasping structure is formed adjacent one end of the base and longitudinal rib. | 08-07-2014 |
20140239048 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SEQUENTIAL CLAMPING AND CUTTING - A surgical fastening instrument including a handle portion, an elongated portion, an end effector and a clamp is disclosed. The elongated portion extends distally from the handle portion. The end effector includes a pair of jaws having a tissue contacting surface disposed substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongated portion. The end effector is disposed adjacent a distal end of the elongated portion, and at least one of the jaw members is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position for engaging body tissue therebetween. The clamp has a clamping surface extending substantially transversely from an elongated member and has a height exceeding a height of the elongated member to extend adjacent a side surface of the jaw containing the plurality of fasteners. The clamp is movable from a proximal position to a distal position for engaging body tissue. | 08-28-2014 |
20140252070 | Surgical Instrument for Joining Tissue - A surgical instrument for surgically joining tissue is provided. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly that includes an actuator member. An end effector is operatively disposed adjacent a distal portion of an elongated shaft of the surgical instrument. The end effector includes a first jaw member pivotably disposed with respect to a second jaw member. The end effector is movable between a first position where the jaw members are spaced from one another, and a second position where the jaw members are in an approximated position. Each of the first and second jaw members includes a respective longitudinal track. An actuation assembly is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the end effector, wherein actuation of the actuation member causes the actuation assembly to translate from a distal portion of the end effector towards a proximal portion of the end effector through the tracks in the first and second jaw members. | 09-11-2014 |
20140290011 | FLEXIBLE WIRE TIE - A twist tie assembly is disclosed that has flexible wire tie with an end cap component configured to retain the flexible wire tie in the base. Various embodiments of the end cap component are discloses to provide means for releasably securing the flexible wire tie to a base or support structure. | 10-02-2014 |
20140309600 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING LEAKS IN A NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY SYSTEM - Leak location devices and methods of using leak location devices that can be used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a leak location device can include a microphone for detecting sound pressure produced by a leak. Detected sound pressure can be compared to a threshold, which can correspond to background or ambient sound pressure. Background or ambient sound pressure can correspond to sound produced by a negative pressure source. The leak detection device can include a display configured to visually depict the detected sound, and a light source which creates a visual depiction of the coverage angle of the microphone. | 10-16-2014 |
20150097017 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SEQUENTIAL CLAMPING AND CUTTING - A surgical fastening instrument including a handle portion, an elongated portion, an end effector and a clamp is disclosed. The elongated portion extends distally from the handle portion. The end effector includes a pair of jaws having a tissue contacting surface disposed substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongated portion. The end effector is disposed adjacent a distal end of the elongated portion, and at least one of the jaw members is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position for engaging body tissue therebetween. The clamp has a clamping surface extending substantially transversely from an elongated member and has a height exceeding a height of the elongated member to extend adjacent a side surface of the jaw containing the plurality of fasteners. The clamp is movable from a proximal position to a distal position for engaging body tissue. | 04-09-2015 |
20150216526 | SURGICAL FASTENER-APPLYING APPARATUSES WITH SEQUENTIAL FIRING - A surgical fastening instrument is provided. The surgical fastening instrument includes a handle portion and an elongate portion extending distally from the handle portion and defining a longitudinal axis along a length thereof. The surgical fastening instrument also includes an end effector assembly that includes an anvil and a cartridge supported adjacent a distal end of the elongate portion. Each of the anvil and the cartridge includes a tissue contacting surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. One or more independently movable pushers is configured to support one or more surgical fasteners. A thrust bar is operatively coupled to the elongate portion, wherein the thrust bar is movable over a predetermined stroke to effect sequential ejection of at least two surgical fasteners of the plurality of surgical fasteners from the cartridge. | 08-06-2015 |
20150342630 | PIN LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument comprising a handle portion, an elongated portion defining a longitudinal axis and extending distally from the handle portion, and first and second jaw members dimensioned to clamp tissue therebetween. The first jaw member has at least one row of fasteners arranged in a row substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis. A pin is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the first jaw member and is movable between a first position where the engagement section is spaced from the second jaw member and a second position where the engagement section engages the second jaw member. The pin has a non-circular cross-section. | 12-03-2015 |
20160038142 | PIN LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument having a handle portion, an elongated portion defining a longitudinal axis therethrough, an end effector, and a pin. The elongated portion extends distally from the handle portion. The end effector is disposed adjacent the elongated portion and includes a first jaw member and a second jaw member. The pin is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the first jaw member and includes an engaging section. In operation, the pin moves between a first position and a second position. While in the first position, the engaging portion of the pin is spaced from the second jaw member. In the second position, the engaging portion of the pin engages the second jaw member. The second jaw member includes a locking structure configured to maintain the position of the second jaw member with respect to the first jaw member during actuation of the end effector. | 02-11-2016 |
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20100288664 | Reusable pallet container - A reusable pallet container is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise is disclosed. The pallet container includes a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more side restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet container to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein at least one of said one or more side restraints comprises a flexible fluid containing device. | 11-18-2010 |
20130233811 | PALLET CONTAINER - A pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise, the pallet container comprising a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more side restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein a said side restraint comprises a flexible fluid containing device. In an alternative realisation the pallet container is expandable in height and length and/or collapsible by means of opposed pivoted side frames and a connecting frame. | 09-12-2013 |
20130270151 | REUSABLE PALLET CONTAINER - A reusable pallet container is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise is disclosed. The pallet container includes a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more side restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet container to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein at least one of said one or more side restraints comprises a flexible fluid containing device. | 10-17-2013 |
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20120118117 | Multi-functional guide table and workpiece support - A multi-functional guide table and workpiece support system comprising modular components that may be assembled and interchanged for particular purposes. | 05-17-2012 |
20140026725 | UNIVERSAL EDGE GUIDE - A universal edge guide is provided that is operable for guiding a tool with respect to an edge of a workpiece. In accordance with an embodiment, the universal edge guide provides tool guidance by way of a sliding fence abutting an edge of the workpiece well before the initial engagement of the tool working portion with the workpiece, during the engagement of the tool working portion with the workpiece, and after the disengagement of the tool working portion with the workpiece. | 01-30-2014 |
20140047967 | Saw Base for Providing Straight And Bevel Cuts Having A Common Cut Line - A saw base assembly for use with a saw support apparatus. The saw base assembly allows for any power tool, cutting device, drill, and associated bits of various sizes to be utilized to make straight and bevel saw cuts having a common cut line. The saw base assembly includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail, a fixed plate coupled to the first and second guide rails, a moveable plate coupled to the first and second guide rails, a means for securing the fixed plate and the moveable plate to the guide rails, and a means for securing the saw base assembly to the saw support apparatus. | 02-20-2014 |
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20100000604 | FRAMED DEVICE, SEAL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The disclosure is directed to a framed device. The framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a second length, a second width, and a groove that runs along the second length and the second width of the frame. The groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000605 | FRAMED DEVICE, SEAL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The disclosure is directed to a framed device. The framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a single, contiguous lengthwise piece having a first end and a second end, wherein the lengthwise piece is configured to form three corners by bending and is substantially equal to the length of the substrate. The frame further includes an attachment means connecting the first end and second end of the frame when in the bent position and a groove that runs along a length and a width of the frame, wherein the groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer. | 01-07-2010 |
20100227097 | METHOD FOR MODIFYING GRAFT POLYOLEFINS, COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING POLYOLEFINS THUS MODIFIED - Process for modifying a polyolefin grafted with acid or anhydride groups, by at least partial neutralization of these groups with at least one neutralizing agent comprising an organic salt (1) that releases an organic acid (I) during the neutralization, according to which the organic acid (I) derived from the neutralization of the grafted polyolefin is reacted with at least one inorganic salt (2). | 09-09-2010 |
20110020549 | POLYURETHANE GASKETS AND PROCESS FOR FORMING SAME - A method of forming a seal includes preparing a froth from a one component polyurethane precursor, applying the froth to a surface of an article, and simultaneously applying water with the froth, the froth curing to form a gasket having a density not greater than 350 kg/m | 01-27-2011 |
20110146793 | FRAMED DEVICE, SEAL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a single, contiguous lengthwise piece having a first end and a second end, wherein the lengthwise piece is configured to form three corners by bending and is substantially equal to the length of the substrate. The frame further includes an attachment means connecting the first end and second end of the frame when in the bent position and a groove that runs along a length and a width of the frame, wherein the groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer. | 06-23-2011 |
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20140230898 | Framed Device, Seal, and Method for Manufacturing Same - The disclosure is directed to a framed device. The framed device includes a substrate, a frame, and a seal. The substrate has a first length, a first width, and a peripheral edge. The frame has a second length, a second width, and a groove that runs along the second length and the second width of the frame. The groove is substantially engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate. The seal is disposed within the groove of the frame, wherein the seal runs contiguously from the substrate to the frame and the seal includes a foamed polymer. | 08-21-2014 |
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20160102452 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING A LIQUID FROM OTHER SUBSTANCES - An apparatus for separating a liquid from other substances comprises a first chamber; a second chamber; an inlet connected to the first chamber; an outlet connected to the second chamber; a bypass conduit passing from the inlet, through the first chamber, and into the second chamber; a passage between the first and second chambers and configured to allow the liquid to flow from the first chamber to the second chamber, the passage below the bypass conduit; wherein the bypass conduit comprises a first opening within the first chamber and a second opening in the second chamber; and wherein the bypass conduit is angled relative to a horizontal so that a lowest region of the second opening is higher, in relation to the horizontal, than a highest region of the first opening, such that liquid flow into the inlet, less than a treatment flow rate, flows entirely through the first opening. | 04-14-2016 |
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20140248103 | LOADING RAIL AND SLIDING BLOCK FOR A LOADING RAIL - A loading rail has a cross-sectional profile which is uniform over at least part of the length of said loading rail, has, on an upper side, a longitudinal groove for receiving at least one sliding block, the longitudinal groove being constricted in an upper region by at least one web, which is attached to a side wall of the longitudinal groove, to form a longitudinal slot, and the web bearing at least one downwardly projecting projection, wherein the projection forms an undercut on a side facing away from the longitudinal slot, as seen from below. The disclosure also relates to a sliding block for a loading rail. | 09-04-2014 |
20160023612 | LOAD CARRIER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, IN PARTICULAR IN THE FORM OF A ROOF RACK - The invention relates to a load carrier for motor vehicles, in particular in the form of a roof rack, consisting of at least two carrier bridges arranged offset at a distance from one another in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The carrier bridges in each case comprise a crossbar as well as fastening feet which are able to be mounted on both sides of the vehicle. The angle brackets serve as lateral load stops on the crossbars. The angle brackets are able to be pivoted back and forth between an active, open position and an inactive, closed position in which they do not produce air turbulence and thus effect additional travel noise. | 01-28-2016 |