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20090195497 | GESTURE-BASED POWER MANAGEMENT OF A WEARABLE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH DISPLAY - Methods and systems for providing gesture-based power management for a wearable portable electronic device with display are described. An inertial sensor is calibrated to a reference orientation relative to gravity. Motion of the portable device is tracked with respect to the reference orientation, and the display is enabled when the device is within a viewable range, wherein the viewable range is a predefined rotational angle range in each of x, y, and z axis, to a user based upon a position of the device with respect to the reference orientation. Furthermore, the display is turned off if an object is detected within a predetermined distance of the display for a predetermined amount of time. | 08-06-2009 |
20090281768 | Fracture prediction for crystalline microstructures - A method for predicting failures in crystalline microstructures is described. Fracture stress distribution data obtained from test samples prepared according to the same manufacturing process as a contemplated device is used to characterize the strength of surfaces in a numerical stress analysis of the device. The failure probability is then calculated for surface nodes on the device. The product of all such probabilities yields the overall probability of failure of the device. | 11-12-2009 |
20100156676 | GESTURE-BASED USER INTERFACE FOR A WEARABLE PORTABLE DEVICE - Methods and systems for providing a gesture-based user interface for a wearable portable device are described. A gesture including a movement of the wearable portable device is received, and at least one character associated with the gesture is identified and displayed on the wearable portable device, thereby allowing entry of characters on the user interface of the wearable portable device using the gestures. | 06-24-2010 |
20130002538 | GESTURE-BASED USER INTERFACE FOR A WEARABLE PORTABLE DEVICE - A gesture-based user interface comprises a wearable portable device storing a gesture profile for each of a plurality of different applications on the wearable portable device to define different gestures for the different applications, wherein each of the gesture profiles includes at least one gesture and a predetermined function associated with the at least one gesture; and a profile web service, wherein the portable device is in communication with the profile web service and is configured to download from the profile web service to the wearable portable device a customizable gesture profile for a particular one of the applications, wherein the customized gesture profile modifies at least one of the different gestures, the customized gesture profile comprising personal preferences of the user regarding the modified gesture, including physical attributes of the user. | 01-03-2013 |
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20090076268 | Facile assembly of fused benzofuro-heterocycles - This invention concerns the synthesis of polycyclic structural components of pharmacological compounds, including the synthesis of fused benzofuro-heterocycles, through selective palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling and intramolecular cyclization. | 03-19-2009 |
20110160451 | 2-Aminopyrimidine modulators of the histamine H4 receptor - 2-Aminopyrimidine compounds are described, which are useful as H | 06-30-2011 |
20110160452 | 2-Aminopyrimidine modulators of the histamine H4 receptor - 2-Aminopyrimidine compounds are described, which are useful as H | 06-30-2011 |
20110218338 | 2-AMINOPYRIMIDINE MODULATORS OF THE HISTAMINE H4 RECEPTOR - 2-Aminopyrimidine compounds are described, which are useful as H | 09-08-2011 |
20140221310 | FLAP MODULATORS - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), | 08-07-2014 |
20140221311 | FLAP MODULATORS - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), | 08-07-2014 |
20150252008 | FLAP MODULATORS - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), | 09-10-2015 |
20150259357 | FLAP MODULATORS - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), | 09-17-2015 |
20150368270 | FLAP MODULATORS - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or a form thereof wherein ring A, R | 12-24-2015 |
20150376212 | FLAP MODULATORS - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or a form thereof wherein ring A | 12-31-2015 |
20160046640 | SUBSTITUTED 7-AZABICYCLES AND THEIR USE AS OREXIN RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: wherein ring A is phenyl, naphihalenyl, pyridyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, imidazopyridyl, furanyi, tlisazolyl, isoxazolvl, pyrazolyl, imidazothiazolyi, benzimidazolyl, or indazolyi; R | 02-18-2016 |
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20080198979 | Voicemail filtering and transcription - Systems and methods for voicemail filtering and transcription are described herein. According to various embodiments, an integrated communication system performs filtering and transcription of voicemail messages (“voicemails”) and forwards the voicemails via email to a user's email-capable device. Filtering includes generating a priority flag based on a word search of the voicemail. The integrated communication system further performs a rough transcription of the voicemail, either automatically or on demand as specified by the user. According to embodiments, the rough transcription is entered as text in an email that is sent to the user. In an embodiment, a user may request a refined transcription of the voicemail by pressing a button on the user's device. In an embodiment, the rough transcription is replaced by the refined transcription in the original email and the original is marked “unread” in the user's email inbox on the user's device. | 08-21-2008 |
20080198980 | Voicemail filtering and transcription - Systems and methods for voicemail filtering and transcription are described herein. According to various embodiments, an integrated communication system performs filtering and transcription of voicemail messages (“voicemails”) and forwards the voicemails via email to a user's email-capable device. Filtering includes generating a priority flag based on a word search of the voicemail. The integrated communication system further performs a rough transcription of the voicemail, either automatically or on demand as specified by the user. According to embodiments, the rough transcription is entered as text in an email that is sent to the user. In an embodiment, a user may request a refined transcription of the voicemail by pressing a button on the user's device. In an embodiment, the rough transcription is replaced by the refined transcription in the original email and the original is marked “unread” in the user's email inbox on the user's device. | 08-21-2008 |
20080198981 | Voicemail filtering and transcription - Systems and methods for voicemail filtering and transcription are described herein. According to various embodiments, an integrated communication system performs filtering and transcription of voicemail messages (“voicemails”) and forwards the voicemails via email to a user's email-capable device. Filtering includes generating a priority flag based on a word search of the voicemail. The integrated communication system further performs a rough transcription of the voicemail, either automatically or on demand as specified by the user. According to embodiments, the rough transcription is entered as text in an email that is sent to the user. In an embodiment, a user may request a refined transcription of the voicemail by pressing a button on the user's device. In an embodiment, the rough transcription is replaced by the refined transcription in the original email and the original is marked “unread” in the user's email inbox on the user's device. | 08-21-2008 |
20080279350 | Unified messenging system and method - Systems and methods for unified messaging are described herein. In an embodiment, a repository server includes a message store. According to one method implemented by the repository server, a voice message is sent as part of an email message. In an embodiment, preprocessing is performed before sending the email, including but not limited to inserting information, data, links, voice mail audio files, and voice mail transcriptions in the email. A copy of the preprocessed email is stored in the message store with an authentication key. The authentication key is used, for example by a recipient of the email, to access voice mail audio files that may not be accessible on the recipient's device. | 11-13-2008 |
20110010657 | INTERACTIVE TEXT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication system quarantines text and then automatically transmits the text across a network at the end of a quarantine time period. This text quarantine period gives a user the chance to edit or delete text for a brief amount of time after the text has been entered. This allows editing or deletion of spelling errors, and inadvertent or indiscriminate text responses before the text is sent to a remote user. Since the text characters are automatically transmitted after the quarantine period, normal human communications and interactions are maintained allowing a receiver to interject or interrupt with text comments in the middle of a received text message. Thus, the communication system maintains the interactive advantages of TTY/TDD systems while also providing the editing flexibility of instant messaging systems. In another aspect of the text system, characters are buffered until they form a complete expression. Upon detection of the completed expression, the buffered characters are sent to the destination endpoint. | 01-13-2011 |
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20080245396 | Inflatable splash washer and method - A method for discharging a fluid in an inflated assembly. The method includes inflating a roller assembly having a roller, rotatably coupling the inflated roller assembly to an inflated structure, and discharging a fluid against the inflated roller assembly to cause the inflated roller to rotate. An inflated water toy comprising an inflated structure, and an inflated roller assembly rotatably supported by the inflated structure, and a conduit assembly for discharging a fluid against an inflated roller of the inflated roller assembly and for conducting fluid to other locations on the inflated structure for dispersing the liquid from the other locations. | 10-09-2008 |
20080302432 | Apparatus & method for propelling a liquid in a spiral spray - An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for propelling a fluid in a spiral stream. The apparatus includes a housing, and a cap member connected to the housing and discharges a stream of fluid in a spiral stream. A large gear member is coupled to the cap member for causing the cap member to rotate when the large gear member rotates. A gear assembly transfers rotation of an impeller to the large gear member when the impeller is contacted by fluid passing through an impeller opening in am impeller support. An embodiment of the present invention also provides a method for propelling a fluid in a spiral stream. | 12-11-2008 |
20090243239 | SNOW SLED - A snow sled for use by a seated rider includes a body section, a seat section having an underside for engaging the snow and a top side for receiving the seated rider, the seat section attached to the body section, a foot section having an underside for engaging the snow and positioned forward of the seat section when the snow sled is deployed in the riding configuration and positioned adjacent the seat section when the snow sled is retracted into the stowable configuration, and a handlebar arrangement connecting the body section to the foot section. | 10-01-2009 |
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20100071308 | FORMLINER AND METHOD OF USE - A formliner and method of use are provided in order to minimize and/or eliminate visible seaming between interconnected formliners. In some embodiments, the formliner can comprise raised sections that define interrelated inner and outer dimensions. In this manner, a given portion of a first formliner can mate with another given portion of a second formliner in a nested manner. As such, edges of the interconnected formliners can be discreetly hidden along features of the formliner pattern to reduce and/or eliminate visible seaming between the formliners. | 03-25-2010 |
20100072346 | FORMLINER AND METHOD OF USE - A formliner and method of use are provided in order to minimize and/or eliminate visible seaming between interconnected formliners. In some embodiments, the formliner can comprise raised sections that define interrelated inner and outer dimensions. Thus, a plurality of formliners can be interconnected by overlaying raised sections thereof. Further, the formliner can comprise one or more detents and one or more protrusions to enable engagement between interconnected formliners without requiring adhesives. In this manner, formliners can be interconnected in a nested manner such that visible seaming between the interconnected formliners is reduced and/or eliminated. | 03-25-2010 |
20100314527 | FORMLINER AND METHOD OF USE - A formliner, sheet, system, and methods of use and manufacture are provided in order to provide a product that can minimize and/or eliminate visible seaming between interconnected formliners during fabrication of a pattern on a curable material. In some embodiments, the formliner can comprise raised sections that define interrelated inner and outer dimensions. Thus, a plurality of formliners can be interconnected by overlaying raised sections thereof. Further, the formliner can comprise one or more detents and one or more protrusions to enable engagement between interconnected formliners without requiring adhesives. In this manner, formliners can be interconnected in a nested manner such that visible seaming between the interconnected formliners is reduced and/or eliminated. | 12-16-2010 |
20140231616 | FORMLINER AND METHOD OF USE - A formliner, sheet, system, and methods of use and manufacture are provided in order to provide a product that can minimize and/or eliminate visible seaming between interconnected formliners during fabrication of a pattern on a curable material. In some embodiments, the formliner can comprise raised sections that define interrelated inner and outer dimensions. Thus, a plurality of formliners can be interconnected by overlaying raised sections thereof. Further, the formliner can comprise one or more detents and one or more protrusions to enable engagement between interconnected formliners without requiring adhesives. In this manner, formliners can be interconnected in a nested manner such that visible seaming between the interconnected formliners is reduced and/or eliminated. | 08-21-2014 |
20150251332 | FORMLINER AND METHOD OF USE - A formliner, sheet, system, and methods of use and manufacture are provided in order to provide a product that can minimize and/or eliminate visible seaming between interconnected formliners during fabrication of a pattern on a curable material. In some embodiments, the formliner can comprise raised sections that define interrelated inner and outer dimensions. Thus, a plurality of formliners can be interconnected by overlaying raised sections thereof. Further, the formliner can comprise one or more detents and one or more protrusions to enable engagement between interconnected formliners without requiring adhesives. In this manner, formliners can be interconnected in a nested manner such that visible seaming between the interconnected formliners is reduced and/or eliminated. | 09-10-2015 |
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20090220110 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION FOR AUDIO PLAYBACK - A system and method of improving the efficiency in the power consumption of an audio system. In essence, the technique is to adjust the power delivered from the power supply to the analog section, such as the power amplifier, in response to the volume level indicated by the volume control module and/or in response to the detected characteristic of the input audio signal. Thus, in this manner, the analog section is operated in a manner that is related to the level of the signal it is processing. Additionally, the system and method also relate to a technique of adjusting the dynamic ranges of the digital signal and the analog signal to improve the overall dynamic range of the system without needing to consume additional power. | 09-03-2009 |
20130155816 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING AN EXPECTED BLOCKAGE OF A SIGNAL PATH OF AN ULTRASOUND SIGNAL - A method includes detecting a signal at a first set of receivers of a plurality of receivers of a device. The plurality of receivers includes the first set of receivers and a second set of receivers. The first set of receivers corresponds to selected receivers and the second set of receivers corresponds to non-selected receivers. The method includes predicting, based on the signal, an expected blockage of a signal path between a source of the signal and a first selected receiver of the first set of receivers, and selecting a particular receiver of the second set of receivers as a newly selected receiver in response to predicting the expected blockage. | 06-20-2013 |
20140161297 | BLOCK RESISTANT MICROPHONE PORT DESIGN - A microphone port design for a handheld device is disclosed. The microphone port design includes an elongated channel disposed in a first surface of the handheld device. A microphone port is located within the channel to reduce unwanted noise caused by air pressure build up around the microphone port opening due to coverage of the opening by a user's finger. | 06-12-2014 |
20140270273 | DIGITAL ACOUSTIC LOW FREQUENCY RESPONSE CONTROL FOR MEMS MICROPHONES - A system and method for controlling and adjusting a low-frequency response of a MEMS microphone. The system comprising the MEMS microphone, a controller, and a memory. The MEMS microphone includes a membrane and a plurality of air vents. The membrane configured such that acoustic pressures acting on the membrane cause movement of the membrane. The plurality of air vents are positioned proximate to the membrane. Each air vent of the plurality of air vents are configured to be selectively positioned in an open position or a closed position. The controller determines an integer number of air vents to be placed in the closed positioned, and generate a signal that causes the integer number of air vents to be placed in the closed position and causes any remaining air vents to be placed in the open position. | 09-18-2014 |
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20130156207 | OPTIMIZING AUDIO PROCESSING FUNCTIONS BY DYNAMICALLY COMPENSATING FOR VARIABLE DISTANCES BETWEEN SPEAKER(S) AND MICROPHONE(S) IN AN ACCESSORY DEVICE - An accessory device having multiple speakers and/or microphones to perform a number of audio functions, for use with mobile devices, are provided. The audio transducers (e.g., microphones and/or speakers) may be housed in one or more extendable and/or rotationally adjustable arms. To compensate for the unwanted signal feedback between the speakers and microphones, acoustic echo cancellation may be implemented to determine the proper distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones. Acoustic echo cancellation removes the echo from voice communications to improve the quality of the sound. The removal of the unwanted signals captured by the microphones may be accomplished by characterizing the audio signal paths from the speakers to the microphones (speaker-to-microphone path distance profile), including the distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones. The optimal distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones is provided to the user to optimize performance. | 06-20-2013 |
20130156209 | OPTIMIZING AUDIO PROCESSING FUNCTIONS BY DYNAMICALLY COMPENSATING FOR VARIABLE DISTANCES BETWEEN SPEAKER(S) AND MICROPHONE(S) IN A MOBILE DEVICE - Mobile communication devices, having multiple speakers and/or microphones to perform a number of audio functions, for use with mobile devices, are provided. The microphones may be housed within the communication device housing. To compensate for the unwanted signal feedback between the speakers and microphones, acoustic echo cancellation may be implemented to determine the proper distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones. Acoustic echo cancellation removes the echo from voice communications to improve the quality of the sound. The removal of the unwanted signals captured by the microphones may be accomplished by characterizing the audio signal paths from the speakers to the microphones (speaker-to-microphone path distance profile), including the distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones. The optimal distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones is provided to the user to optimize performance. | 06-20-2013 |
20150146885 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A WIDEBAND FREQUENCY RESPONSE - Electronic circuitry is described. The electronic circuitry includes a first microelectromechanical system (MEMS) structure that exhibits a first frequency response in a voice frequency range and that captures a first signal. The electronic circuitry also includes a second MEMS structure coupled to the first MEMS structure. The second MEMS structure exhibits a second frequency response in an ultrasound frequency range and captures a second signal. A combination of the first frequency response and the second frequency response achieves a target frequency response in a combined frequency range | 05-28-2015 |
20160124892 | PREDEFINED STATIC ENUMERATION FOR DYNAMIC ENUMERATION BUSES - Predefined static enumeration systems and processes for dynamic enumeration buses are disclosed. In one aspect, the dynamic enumeration bus may be a SOUNDWIRE™ bus. Slave devices are provided predefined device numbers which are provided to a master. The master uses the provided predefined device number to populate an address table. By providing the predefined device numbers, an iterative enumeration process may be reduced or eliminated, saving time and/or power. | 05-05-2016 |
20160134966 | REDUCED MICROPHONE POWER-UP LATENCY - A method includes generating a command at a first microphone and sending the command from the first microphone to a second microphone. The command is sent to the second microphone via a bus that is coupled to the first microphone and to the second microphone. | 05-12-2016 |
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20090024201 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING SELF-EXPANDING STENTS - An assembly for delivering a stent to an intraluminal location comprising a catheter having an inner member and an outer member, a stent positioned between the inner member and the outer member at the catheter distal end, and a cutter/slider/deployment mechanism slidable secured to the catheter proximal end. A user may vary the length of the catheter by slidably advancing the cutter/slider/deployment mechanism along the catheter, whereby excess portions of the catheter are cut away. When the desired length is achieved, the user can secure the cutter/slider/deployment mechanism to the catheter to prevent further slidable advancement. The user may also vary the configuration of the catheter handle by adding or removing a removable platform from the handle. Upon stent deployment, the stent is released from the outer member, and the stent will expand as desired. | 01-22-2009 |
20130303969 | SHEATH SYSTEM FOR CATHETER PUMP - A catheter pump assembly is provided that includes an elongate polymeric catheter body, a cannula, and a tubular interface. The elongate polymeric catheter body has a proximal end and a distal end. The cannula has an expandable portion disposed distally of the elongate polymeric catheter body. The cannula can also have another tubular portion that is proximal to the distal portion. The tubular interface has an outer surface configured to be joined to the tubular portion of the cannula and an inner surface. The inner surface is disposed over the distal end of the elongate polymeric catheter body. The tubular interface has a plurality of transverse channels extending outward from the inner surface of the tubular interface. An outer surface of the elongate polymeric catheter body projects into the transverse channels to mechanically integrate the elongate polymeric catheter body with the tubular interface. | 11-14-2013 |
20130303970 | DISTAL BEARING SUPPORT - In various embodiments, a catheter pump is disclosed herein. The catheter pump can include an elongated catheter body having a distal portion including an expandable cannula having an inlet and an outlet. The expandable cannula can have a delivery profile and an operational profile larger than the delivery profile. An impeller assembly can include an impeller shaft, and an impeller body can include one or more blades. The impeller blades can draw blood into the cannula when rotated. Further, an expandable support can have a mounting portion disposed on the impeller shaft distal of the impeller body and a cannula contact portion for reducing a change in tip gap due to bending of the cannula. The cannula contact portion can be disposed distal of the mounting portion. | 11-14-2013 |
20140012065 | CATHETER PUMP - A catheter pump is provided that includes a rotatable impeller and an elongate cannula. The elongate cannula has a mesh that has a plurality of circumferential members disposed about the impeller. The elongate cannula has a plurality of axial connector extending between a proximal side of a distal circumferential member and a distal side of a proximal circumferential member. The circumferential members are radially self-expandable. The cannula is configured to minimize fracture within at least in the distal zone of the mesh as the elongated cannula moves into a sheathing device. | 01-09-2014 |
20140275725 | FLUID HANDLING SYSTEM - Various embodiments of a fluid handling system are disclosed herein. For example, the fluid handling system can include a catheter assembly and a console configured to control the operation of the catheter assembly. A removable interface member can be configured to provide fluid and electrical communication between the catheter assembly and the console. | 09-18-2014 |
20150290371 | CATHETER PUMP WITH ACCESS PORTS - A catheter pump is disclosed herein. The catheter pump can include an elongate catheter body and an impeller assembly coupled to a distal portion of the elongate catheter body. The impeller assembly can comprise an impeller configured to rotate during operation of the catheter pump. A tube can extend through at least portions of the elongate catheter body and the impeller assembly. The tube can extend distal the impeller and can be configured to remain in the portions of the elongate catheter body and the impeller assembly during operation of the catheter pump. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290372 | SENSORS FOR CATHETER PUMPS - Sensors for catheter pumps are disclosed herein. The catheter pump can include a catheter assembly comprising a catheter and a cannula coupled to a distal portion of the catheter. The cannula can have a proximal port for permitting the flow of blood therethrough. The catheter assembly can include a sensor to be disposed near the proximal port. A processing unit can be programmed to process a signal detected by the sensor. The processing unit can comprise a computer-readable set of rules to evaluate the signal to determine a position of the cannula relative to an aortic valve of a patient. | 10-15-2015 |
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20110230829 | Arterial Tamponade Device and Method - An arterial tamponade device is expandable between a collapsed condition and a fully expanded position and has opposite ends which are spaced farther apart in the expanded position. A foot or pressure pad is associated with at least one end of the device. The device is inserted into a body cavity in its collapsed state and is released at a predetermined location so that opposite ends of the device are biased away from one another and engage and apply pressure to opposite wall areas of the body cavity before the device is fully expanded, with the pressure pad positioned to apply pressure to a predetermined tissue area which includes a blood vessel so as to occlude or partially occlude the vessel and reduce or cut off blood flow to the body cavity. | 09-22-2011 |
20110230907 | ARTERIAL TAMPONADE DEVICE AND METHOD - An arterial tamponade device is expandable between a collapsed condition and an expanded position and has opposite ends, with an enlarged pad at one or both ends. The device is inserted into a body cavity in its collapsed condition and is released at a predetermined location so that opposite ends of the device are biased away from one another and apply pressure to opposite wall regions of the body cavity before the device is fully expanded, with a pad at one end positioned to apply pressure to a predetermined tissue area which includes a blood vessel so as to occlude or partially occlude the vessel and reduce or cut off blood flow to the body cavity. The pad may have a bulbous projection configured to engage a depression of a body cavity wall region in which a blood vessel is located. | 09-22-2011 |
20130079808 | ARTERIAL TAMPONADE DEVICE - An arterial tamponade device has an elongate connecting member of resiliently deformable material with pressure pads at each end of the member, and is expandable between a generally U-shaped or V-shaped collapsed condition and a fully expanded position. The device is inserted into a body cavity in its collapsed state and is released at a predetermined location so that opposite ends of the device are biased away from one another and the pressure pads engage and apply pressure to opposite wall areas of the body cavity before the device is fully expanded. One pressure pad has a bulbous end portion angled away from the connecting member and designed to engage and apply pressure to a predetermined tissue area which includes one or more blood vessels so as to occlude or partially occlude the vessel or vessels and reduce or cut off blood flow to the body cavity. | 03-28-2013 |
20140074143 | INSERTION TOOL AND INSERTION METHOD FOR ARTERIAL TAMPONADE DEVICE - An ergonomic insertion tool for insertion and retrieval of an arterial tamponade device which has an elongate connecting strut of resiliently deformable material and an arterial compressor at one end. The tool has a handle with a hand grip portion including an actuating trigger, and an elongate barrel. The barrel has a shaft and an outer sleeve telescopically engaged over the shaft. In a first position, a hooked distal end of the shaft protrudes from the sleeve to engage a bend between adjacent end portions of the connecting strut. On movement into a second position, the sleeve extends over the hooked end and compresses the deformable connecting strut into a deformed, U-shaped configuration to hold the device during insertion or retrieval. On movement back into the first position, the deformed device is released to spring out towards the expanded condition. | 03-13-2014 |
20140172014 | CRANIAL BASE IMPLANT DEVICE - A device for closing a hole in a sphenoid bone that acts as a barrier between a sella turcica and a sphenoid sinus is disclosed. The device includes a cap and a stem. The cap is formed of a deformable material. The cap includes a contact surface and an upper surface. The contact surface forms a base of the cap and includes an outer perimeter. The upper surface includes an apex offset from the contact surface. The upper surface extends from the apex to the outer perimeter. The stem extends from the contact surface in a direction opposite the apex. | 06-19-2014 |
20140180411 | RETINAL REPAIR DEVICE AND METHOD - A device which may be formed of suitable elastomeric, biocompatible material is configured to be wedged into Tenon's space between the orbital and scleral walls of the eye at the location of a retinal tear or break. When positioned, the device pushes the eye wall inward to close the tear, and fluid below the retinal wall resorbs. | 06-26-2014 |
20140215706 | PORTABLE RESTROOM SLIP COVER - A slip cover for a portable restroom is disclosed. The slip cover includes a top panel, a first side panel, a back panel, a second side panel, and one or more vent openings. The top panel includes a riser vent opening. The first side panel extends from the top panel and includes one or more first side fasteners. The back panel extends from the top panel and includes one or more back first fasteners corresponding to the one or more first side fasteners and one or more back second fasteners. The second side panel extends from the top panel and includes one or more second side fasteners corresponding to the one or more back second fasteners. The one or more vent openings correspond to vents for the portable restroom. | 08-07-2014 |
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20090036872 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Establising Communication Between Hollow Organs and Tissue Lumens - Methods, systems and devices for establishing communication between organs and/or tissue lumens. The devices include catheters having magnetized distal ends which are configured to magnetically couple to each other such that a coaxial alignment is established between two or more catheters. The systems include two or more the subject catheters. The methods include use of the catheters and magnetically coupling them to establish a continuous passageway between them. | 02-05-2009 |
20090048552 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVAL OF A MEDICAL AGENT FROM A PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFERENT FLUID COLLECTION SITE - Methods and devices for selectively removing an agent from a physiological site, e.g., a physiological efferent fluid collection site, are provided. Aspects of the invention include fluid removal (e.g., aspiration) devices having a fluid removal element and a flow modulator positioned at a distal end of the fluid removal element. The flow modulator is configured to converge intersecting fluid flow paths into the fluid removal element. Also provided are systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including the selective removal of both therapeutic and diagnostic agents from a variety of different physiological sites. | 02-19-2009 |
20090187131 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF A MEDICAL AGENT FROM A PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFERENT FLUID COLLECTION SITE - Aspects of the invention include methods and devices for selectively removing an agent from a physiological efferent fluid collection site are provided. In certain embodiments, an aspiration device is employed to selectively remove the target agent from the site, e.g., by removing fluid from the target site primarily when the target agent is at least predicted to be, e.g., anticipated and/or known to be, present in the site. Embodiments of the invention also include systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including the selective removal of both therapeutic and diagnostic agents from a variety of different physiological sites. | 07-23-2009 |
20090234404 | Methods and devices for modulation of heart valve function - Methods and devices for modulating heart valve function are provided. In the subject methods, a heart valve is first in structurally modified. Blood flow through the structurally modified heart valve is then monitored, and the heart is paced in response to the monitored blood flow. Also provided are devices, systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods find use in a variety of applications. | 09-17-2009 |
20090299445 | SENSOR-ASSISTED CATHETER-BASED PROCEDURES - Methods, systems and devices for effectively and safely accessing and verifying a target site within a vessel or body cavity undergoing a catheter-based procedure or treatment. The present invention further includes the accurate delivery an instrument, an implantable device and/or materials to the target site. The present invention is particularly useful for transvenously assessing the suitability of a target site within the coronary vasculature for placement of a pacing electrode and transvenously placing the pacing electrode at the target site. | 12-03-2009 |
20110263976 | Methods and Devices for Endovascular Introduction of an Agent - Methods and devices for introduction of an agent to a vascular physiological site are provided. Aspects of the methods include employing an agent delivery device and an aspiration device to introduce and remove agent from a vascular site in a manner sufficient to minimize agent loss. Also provided are systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications. | 10-27-2011 |
20130131614 | Methods and Devices for Removal of a Medical Agent from a Physiological Efferent Fluid Collection Site - Methods and devices for selectively removing an agent from a physiological site, e.g., a physiological efferent fluid collection site, are provided. Aspects of the invention include fluid removal (e.g., aspiration) devices having a fluid removal element and a flow modulator positioned at a distal end of the fluid removal element. The flow modulator is configured to converge intersecting fluid flow paths into the fluid removal element. Also provided are systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including the selective removal of both therapeutic and diagnostic agents from a variety of different physiological sites. | 05-23-2013 |
20130338706 | Systems for Sealing a Tissue Wall Puncture - Embodiments of the invention provide systems, apparatus, device and methods for sealing a puncture in a tissue wall. According to one aspect, the system includes at least one supporting element for insertion into or placement on at least a portion of a tissue wall proximate a puncture to prevent expansion of the puncture; and a closing element adapted for at least partial insertion into the tissue wall and shaped to compress at least a portion of a tissue wall in an inward direction to close the tissue puncture when inserted at least partially into the tissue wall. | 12-19-2013 |
20140018916 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MODULATION OF HEART VALVE FUNCTION - Methods and devices for modulating heart valve function are provided. In the subject methods, a heart valve is first in structurally modified. Blood flow through the structurally modified heart valve is then monitored, and the heart is paced in response to the monitored blood flow. Also provided are devices, systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods find use in a variety of applications. | 01-16-2014 |
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20160135516 | Athletic Band with Removable Module - A band includes a tubular body configured to be worn on a user's body and a pocket supported by the tubular body, where the pocket defines a cavity and has an access opening providing access to the cavity, and where the pocket is configured to removably receive an electronic module in the cavity through the access opening. An input device is connected to the tubular body and has a port exposed to the cavity of the band, where the port is configured for removable connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the cavity. The input device may include a button configured to receive user input and a wireless transmitter to transmit a signal to an external device based on the user input. The input device may also include a haptic feedback mechanism for communicating haptic signals to the user. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135695 | Athletic Band with Removable Module - A device for monitoring athletic activity of a user. In one example, the device has a sensor, and executes a calibration process using data received from the sensor to determine a correct positioning of the device on the user. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135696 | Athletic Band with Removable Module - Methods of detecting and reducing error of athletic sensor readouts are disclosed. Methods relate to receiving properties, such as an athlete's body mass index and a physiological property, such as heart rate. Based on a body mass index or other parameter being outside a range, selecting a protocol, such as a heart rate measurement protocol. In further embodiments, a heart rate measurement protocol may be augmented. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135742 | Athletic Band with Removable Module - A band includes a tubular body defining a central passage, where the tubular body is configured to be worn on a user's body such that a portion of the user's body is received in the central passage, and a housing formed of a polymer material and connected to the tubular body. The housing defines a cavity and an access opening providing access to the cavity, and the housing is configured to removably receive an electronic module in the cavity through the access opening. The housing further includes a slot in communication with the cavity, with the slot configured to permit passage of moisture away from the housing. The sides of the tubular body may also define a slope that is from 0-0.75. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135743 | Athletic Band with Removable Module - A performance monitoring system includes an athletic band or other article of apparel worn by a user, with a pocket supported by the article and defining a cavity, where the pocket has a sensor opening extending through an inner wall of the pocket and an access opening providing access to the cavity. The system also includes an electronic module received in the cavity such that the module can be inserted and removed from the cavity through the access opening. The module has a projection on an underside of the electronic module and a sensor mounted on the projection, where the projection extends through the sensor opening when the electronic module is received in the cavity and is configured to place the sensor in close proximity to skin of the user, such that the sensor is configured to sense a physiological parameter of the user. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136882 | Athletic Band with Removable Module - A manufacturing method uses a main body piece formed of an elastic fabric material and having a first portion having a first end, a second portion having a second end opposite the first end, and two side ends extending between the first and second ends. A bonding material is placed in contact with the first and/or second portions, arranged in lines extending in a direction between the first and second ends. The lines are spaced from each other in a second direction extending between the side ends. The main body piece is folded so that the first portion confronts the second portion, defining a fold line, where the bonding material is positioned between the first and second portions. The folded main body piece is then heat pressed and bent so the side ends are connected together to form a band having a tubular body defining a central passage. | 05-19-2016 |
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20150103170 | IMAGE CAPTURING AND AUTOMATIC LABELING SYSTEM - A vehicle image capture and labeling system operates to enable a user to capture vehicle photos, pictures, and/or images that are automatically labeled, i.e., annotated. In particular, the captured vehicle photos, pictures, or images are automatically labeled with certain vehicle identifier information, like a vehicle identification number (VIN), and pose information, that identifies a portion or view of the vehicle depicted within the image of the vehicle. The vehicle images may also be automatically labeled with one or more other image attributes or indicia, such as geospatial information corresponding to a location at which the photo or image was captured (e.g., global positioning system (GPS) data), time and date of image capture data, etc. The captured vehicle image and its label(s) may then be stored and used by other applications such as vehicle insurance claim applications, automobile repair estimate applications, etc. | 04-16-2015 |