Flaherty, US
Andrew P. Flaherty, Dellwood, MN US
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20140373851 | FILLED INCISE DRAPE - An article, comprising: an enclosure comprising: a first film layer; a second film layer, wherein the first film layer and the second film layer are sealed together to form at least one interior region for enclosing a liquid; and an adhesive layer disposed on an exterior surface of the first film layer; wherein the at least one interior region is liquid-filled. A method, comprising: providing an enclosure comprising: a first film layer; a second film layer; at least one interior region; and a composite layer comprising the first film layer and an adhesive layer disposed on an exterior surface of the first film layer; wherein: the composite layer is liquid-impervious and flexible; the first film layer and the second film layer are sealed together to form the at least one interior region; the interior region has a sealed outer periphery; and the interior region is liquid-filled; positioning the article over an intended site of operation, with the adhesive layer facing towards the intended site of operation; penetrating each of the first film layer, the at least one interior region, and the composite layer with a surgical device; and penetrating the intended site of operation with the surgical device. | 12-25-2014 |
Ann Elizabeth Randol Flaherty, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100218774 | DECORATIVE COVER FOR A RESPIRATOR MASK - A decorative cover for a respirator mask includes a fabric panel formed from substantially non-filtering fabric material. A first fastener is attached to an interior surface on the fabric panel, and a second fastener is attached to an exterior surface of the respirator mask. The first and second fasteners releasably engage with each other to couple the fabric panel to the respirator mask. | 09-02-2010 |
B. Michael Flaherty, Stuart, FL US
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20090250053 | Active thermal insulation system including evacuated structures and a vacuum sustaining unit - A thermal insulation system includes an evacuated structure including an internal space in which a vacuum is sustained by a vacuum pump operating when it is determined that a pressure within the internal space has risen to a predetermined level. In one embodiment, such a system is used within a dome structure extending over and around a heat receiving structure within a solar heating system. | 10-08-2009 |
Christopher Flaherty, Auburndale, FL US
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20150190221 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING AN ANEURYSM - A system and method are provided for treating an aneurysm or other vessel disease or defect. The present disclosure includes an expandable device for placement in a vessel, where the mechanically expandable device includes a membrane. Also disclosed is a delivery device constructed and arranged to position the expandable device such that the exterior surface of the expandable device engages with the inner surface of the vessel and maintains a fluid pathway through said vessel. | 07-09-2015 |
Christopher J. Flaherty, Topsfield, MA US
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20100152811 | NERVE REGENERATION SYSTEM AND LEAD DEVICES ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - Various systems and methods for promoting nerve regeneration are disclosed. The system may include an elongated lead configured to be implanted within a patient's body. The system may also include a plurality of electrodes disposed along the elongated lead and configured to deliver electric stimulation to an area of a patient's body. The plurality of electrodes may comprise at least one transmitting electrode in communication with the controller, wherein the at least one transmitting electrode is configured to transmit an electric signal to one or more other electrodes. The controller may be configured to control operation of the at least one transmitting electrode. | 06-17-2010 |
20130337101 | System and Method for Mandrel-Less Electrospinning - A system for electrospinning a fiber matrix on a tubular member includes at least one nozzle, a tubular member in a spaced relationship to the at least one nozzle, and a fluid source for pressurizing a lumen of the tubular member. An electrical potential is applied between the at least one nozzle and either the tubular member or fluid from the fluid source. The electrical potential draws at least one fiber from the at least one nozzle to the tubular member. | 12-19-2013 |
Christopher J. Flaherty, Auburndale, FL US
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20130090737 | IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESES - Prosthesis, tools and surgical methods treat joint instability by avoiding loosening over time. A shoulder prosthesis includes a humeral member with a humeral joint surface and a humeral fixation member and a glenoid member comprising a glenoid body with a glenoid joint surface, and a glenoid fixation member attaching the glenoid body to a scapula. The glenoid fixation member may be attached orthogonally to the scapula. A dampener may be included to absorb loads that may loosen one or more components of the prosthesis. | 04-11-2013 |
20130312768 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A medical apparatus for the treatment of one or more sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea in a patient is provided. The apparatus comprises an elongate member with a middle portion, a first fixation element and a second fixation element. The middle portion applies a force to a segment of a patient's airway. | 11-28-2013 |
20140318299 | STABILIZING APPARATUS FOR HIGHLY ARTICULATED PROBES WITH LINK ARRANGEMENT, METHODS OF FORMATION THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - An apparatus for driving an articulating probe comprises an elongate probe constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one predetermined degree of motion and to transition from a flexible state to a rigid state, and a force transfer mechanism constructed and arranged to apply a force to the probe. The force is selected from the group consisting of a force that causes probe to articulate in the at least one predetermined degree of motion and a force that causes the probe to transition from the flexible state to the rigid state. The base structure is attached to portion of the force transfer mechanism and the elongate probe; the base structure comprising one or more stabilizing elements constructed and arranged to resist undesired movement of the probe caused by force from the force transfer mechanism. | 10-30-2014 |
Daniel Flaherty, Irving, TX US
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20130139736 | Adjustable Desktop Platform - An adjustable desktop workspace is disclosed having a base having a lower platform, an upper platform, and two pivoting arms mounted between the two. Each pivoting arm has a front and rear bracket. A locking lever on each arm fixedly engages the platform in an upright position at a variety of levels above the lower platform. There are also two stabilizing bars to limit side-to-side relative movement, and a biasing spring between the front and rear brackets to aide moving the upper platform. | 06-06-2013 |
20130340655 | ADJUSTABLE DESK PLATFORM - Adjustable desk platform includes an upper platform defining a first substantially planar work surface; a lower platform defining a second substantially planar work surface; at least one set of pivot arms connecting the lower platform and the upper platform, the set of pivot arms including a primary pivot arm and a secondary pivot arm. The set of pivot arms is adapted to move the upper platform substantially in parallel with the lower platform between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position. A locking mechanism includes a plurality of perforations located in the primary pivot arm or the secondary pivot arm, a locking set fixed with respect to the upper platform or lower platform, the locking set including at least one anchor adapted to selectively engage at least one of the plurality of perforations, and a handle connected to the anchor by a linkage. | 12-26-2013 |
Daniel G. Flaherty, Coppell, TX US
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20140158026 | ADJUSTABLE DESK PLATFORM - An adjustable desk platform includes an upper platform defining a substantially planar work surface. A lower platform is located beneath the upper platform. At least one set of pivot arms connect the lower platform and the upper platform, the set of pivot arms including a primary pivot arm and a secondary pivot arm. The set of pivot arms is adapted to move the upper platform substantially in parallel with the lower platform between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position. A locking mechanism is associated with the set of pivot arms. The locking mechanism is adapted to releasably lock the upper platform in the fully raised position and in the fully lowered position. A keyboard tray is suspended below the upper platform, the keyboard tray adapted to support a computer keyboard. | 06-12-2014 |
Daniel G. Flaherty, Irving, TX US
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20150159844 | DECORATIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RELATED COMPONENTS - A lighting system can include: a plurality of light modules electrically coupled to a first cable, the first cable having a first electric coupler. Each light module can include: a housing including one or more brackets adapted to attach to an existing structure; and a light emitting diode (LED) light source contained within the housing, the LED light source electrically connected to the first cable. The lighting system can further include: a controller adapted to couple to an AC power receptacle to receive AC power, the controller including an electrical output having a second electric coupler adapted to physically and electrically connect to the first electric coupler. The controller can be adapted to illuminate the LED light sources of the plurality of light modules according to a plurality of pre-set programs, and the controller can include a user-operable selector adapted to select one of the pre-set programs. | 06-11-2015 |
Daniel P. Flaherty, Overland Park, KS US
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20150119411 | INHIBITORS OF RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS - Described herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating a respiratory syncytial virus infection in a subject, or for inhibiting replication of respiratory syncytial virus. | 04-30-2015 |
David J. Flaherty, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20140324983 | INSTANT MESSAGE ROUTING AND MULTI-MACHINE LOG-ON MANAGEMENT - Embodiments relate to customizing instant messaging traffic. An aspect includes receiving a first association between a contact and a category and a second association between the category and one or more receiving client devices. A status from the one or more receiving client devices is routed to the contact based on the first and second associations. Additionally, a message from the contact is routed to the one or more receiving client devices based on the first and second associations. | 10-30-2014 |
David J.b. Flaherty, Beacon, NY US
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20140082099 | MISPLACED MOBILE DEVICE NOTIFICATIONS BASED ON RIGHTFUL USER'S SOCIAL NETWORKING INFORMATION - In a method for notifying an owner or other rightful user of a mobile device of a misplaced mobile device, a computer receives social networking information about the rightful user of the mobile device. The computer receives, from the mobile device, a set of contextual information that is associated with the mobile device. The computer determines, based on the set of contextual information, whether the mobile device has been misplaced. In response to the computer determining that the mobile device has been misplaced, the computer dynamically identifies, based on the set of contextual information and on the social networking information, one or more contacts associated with the rightful user. In response to the computer determining that the mobile device has been misplaced, the computer sends a notification message to the identified one or more contacts. The notification message indicates that the rightful user's mobile device has been misplaced. | 03-20-2014 |
Delbert Warren Flaherty, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20150041104 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROBUST AND MODULAR SYNTHETIC JET COOLING - A modular synthetic cooling jet apparatus for cooling at least one electronic component and including a first synthetic cooling jet is provided. The first synthetic cooling jet includes a first piezoelectric element, and a first pair of plates coupled to the first piezoelectric element. The first pair of plates includes a first top plate and a first bottom plate. The first synthetic cooling jet also includes a first air gap defined between the first top plate and the first bottom plate. The first flex circuit is coupled to the first piezoelectric element. The first flex circuit is configured to be coupled to an electrical power source and to transmit a first electrical signal to the first piezoelectric element. The first piezoelectric element is configured to actuate at least one of the first top plate and the first bottom plate to induce a first expelling air stream. | 02-12-2015 |
Erin K. Flaherty, Stoughton, MA US
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20140158640 | PORTABLE PATHOGEN DEACTIVATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A portable, non-filtering, microorganism deactivation device for treating water contaminated with harmful bacteria such as | 06-12-2014 |
James E. Flaherty, Attleboro, MA US
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20120208292 | FLUORESCENT MEASUREMENT IN A DISPOSABLE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE, AND METHOD THEREOF - A device including a shallow chamber for analyzing a target analyte in a body fluid using the signal generated by fluorescent detector molecules specific for the target analyte and attenuating the signal emitted by fluorescent detector molecules non-specifically bound to the surfaces of the chamber by a signal attenuating dye; and method thereof. | 08-16-2012 |
James Edward Flaherty, Attleboro, MA US
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20080240990 | Adaptor for sample vial - The invention relates generally to a sample vial adaptor for interfacing a sample vial with the sample port of a diagnostic instrument, in particular a sample vial containing a patient body fluid sample with the sample port and sample pathway of a multi-use diagnostic instrument. Embodiments of the sample vial adaptor according to the invention generally include a short exterior vent tube having one end in communication with a chamber having a vent, an interior collection tube that is longer than the short exterior vent tube, axially positioned in the lumen of the short exterior vent tube and extending to a capillary outlet that is located on the portion of the inner collection tube that is outside of the short exterior vent tube and outside the vented chamber. | 10-02-2008 |
James J. Flaherty, Hampton, NJ US
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20110315009 | METHOD TO IMPROVE RECOVERY AND EFFICIENCY OF ADSORPTION PROCESSES USING REVERSIBLE BLOWERS - The present invention provides for a method utilizing adsorber bed(s) and reversible blower(s) operating in a vacuum pressure swing adsorption separation process to separate gases. The process is designed to provide a safer and more cost-effective adsorption system that captures and utilizes energy typically wasted during equipment transitions thereby achieving overall higher power efficiency. | 12-29-2011 |
20120024157 | Method to clean impurities from bio-gas using adsorption - The present invention provides for a method to make a multiple layered adsorber bed to adsorb and remove water, siloxanes, hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans, and carbon-dioxide from Biogas sources such as landfill gas. This bed can be operated by a pressure swing or vacuum swing adsorption process. | 02-02-2012 |
20120031267 | Method to cool compressor recycle gas in cyclic adsorption processes - The present invention provides for a method to cool the recycle gas in a product compressor being used with a cyclic adsorption process. It simplifies the scheme by eliminating need to provide a separate cooler for recycle gas. | 02-09-2012 |
J. Christopher Flaherty, Aubumdale, FL US
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20150119907 | FILAMENTOUS TISSUE IMPLANT - A tissue fixation system including a delivery tube and an elongated fastener with a loop at a proximal end and a distal end. A proximal end of an elongated curved needle is attached to the delivery tube. A distal end of the needle is configured to penetrate tissue. The needle includes an open channel sized to receive the elongated fastener with the loop located near the proximal end of the elongated curved needle and the distal end of the elongated fastener located near the distal end of the elongated curved needle. A capture needle is slidably positioned in the delivery tube to slide through the loop in the proximal end of the elongated fastener. The capture needle is configured to grasp the distal end of the elongated fastener and pull the distal end of the elongated fastener through the loop to cinch the elongated fastener. | 04-30-2015 |
J. Christopher Flaherty, Auburndale, FL US
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20120209173 | MATERIAL REMOVAL CATHETER AND METHOD - A catheter device and methods useable to extract material from a body conduit, e.g., a blood vessel, are provided. The catheter comprises a flexible catheter advanceable into the body conduit, an opening in a wall of the catheter in fluid communication with a material collection chamber, and a controllably arcuate segment near the distal tip of the catheter and the opening. The catheter may include a sliding member, located within a lumen of the catheter, used to move the material entering the catheter through the arcuate segment opening, into the material collection chamber and away from said opening. The catheter may include a single mechanism utilized to both generate a vacuum to cause material to enter the catheter at the arcuate segment opening and also cause the sliding member to travel, inside the catheter, moving material away from the opening and into the material collection chamber. | 08-16-2012 |
20120224165 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIGNAL PROCESSING IN OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS - Systems, devices and methods of producing an image are provided. A electro-magnetic radiation source provides electro-magnetic radiation to a sample and a reference. A detector/interferogram unit produces at least one interferogram that is supplied to a signal processing unit. The signal processing unit extracts phase, magnitude, and/or polarization data from the supplied signals, and produces an image based on at least the extracted data. | 09-06-2012 |
20120265188 | Plaque Stabilisation Using Cryoenergy - There is provided a method of supplying cryoenergy to a plaque within a blood vessel. The method comprises expanding an expandable membrane of a catheter apparatus with a pressure of less than 5 ATM (507 kPa), the catheter apparatus having been placed in thermal contact with the plaque within the blood vessel. The method also comprises establishing a temperature of between +15° C. (288K) and −35° C. (238K) at an interface of the expandable membrane and the blood vessel. A system and catheter apparatus are also provided. | 10-18-2012 |
20120271405 | Graft Devices and Methods of Use - A tubular graft device is provided comprising a tubular member and a fiber matrix of one or more polymers about a circumference of the tubular member. The matrix may be electrospun onto the tubular tissue. In one embodiment, the tubular tissue is from a vein, such as a harvested saphenous vein, useful as an arterial graft, for example and without limitation, in a coronary artery bypass procedure. Also provided is method of preparing a tubular graft and connecting the graft between a first body space and a second body space, such as the aorta and a location on an occluded coronary artery, distal to the occlusion. | 10-25-2012 |
20120277770 | FILAMENTOUS TISSUE IMPLANT - A tissue fixation system including a delivery tube and an elongated fastener with a loop at a proximal end and a distal end. A proximal end of an elongated curved needle is attached to the delivery tube. A distal end of the needle is configured to penetrate tissue. The needle includes an open channel sized to receive the elongated fastener with the loop located near the proximal end of the elongated curved needle and the distal end of the elongated fastener located near the distal end of the elongated curved needle. A capture needle is slidably positioned in the delivery tube to slide through the loop in the proximal end of the elongated fastener. The capture needle is configured to grasp the distal end of the elongated fastener and pull the distal end of the elongated fastener through the loop to cinch the elongated fastener. | 11-01-2012 |
20120296353 | Graft Devices and Methods of Fabrication - A graft device is provided comprising a flow conduit and a surrounding covering. The graft device is for connecting between a first body space and a second body space. In one embodiment, the flow conduit is a vein, such as a harvested saphenous vein, useful as an arterial graft, for example and without limitation, in a coronary artery bypass procedure. Also provided are methods of preparing a graft device and connecting the graft between a first body space and a second body space, such as the aorta and a location on an occluded coronary artery, distal to the occlusion. | 11-22-2012 |
20130289385 | DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION OF MEMORY CIRCUITS IN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - Methods and apparatus for screening patients prior to deep brain stimulation to treat cognitive function are provided. One or more patient parameters are processed to produce results. A comparison of the results to a threshold indicates the applicability of the deep brain stimulation therapy. | 10-31-2013 |
20130345670 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TISSUE - Systems, methods and devices for the treatment of tissue are disclosed. A system includes an elongate tube with a distal portion. A treatment element is positioned on the elongate tube distal portion, the treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue. In one embodiment, gastrointestinal tissue is modified for the treatment of diabetes. | 12-26-2013 |
20140005683 | HIGHLY ARTICULATED ROBOTIC PROBES AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE OF SUCH PROBES | 01-02-2014 |
20140012155 | ABLATION AND TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICES - A temperature measurement probe for a patient is provided. The probe includes a sensor assembly and produces a temperature map comprising temperature information for multiple patient locations. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012288 | INTRODUCTION DEVICES FOR HIGHLY ARTICULATED ROBOTIC PROBES AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE OF SUCH PROBES - In an introduction assembly for an articulated probe, a feeding mechanism has actuators for controlling the articulated probe. The introduction device is fixed in a positional relationship to the feeding mechanism. The introduction device includes a support member configured to support an articulated probe. A proximal end of the support member has an entrance configured to guide the articulated probe into contact with the support member. A distal end of the support member has an exit configured to guide the articulated probe from the support member into a region of interest. | 01-09-2014 |
20140031842 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AN ARTIFICIAL ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA - A shunt rivet for implantation in the aorta and inferior vena cava to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | 01-30-2014 |
20140046305 | ARTICULATING SURGICAL TOOLS AND TOOL SHEATHS, AND METHODS OF DEPLOYING THE SAME - A system for performing a medical procedure includes an articulating probe including inner and outer sleeves, and a surgical tool including a functional element positioned at a distal end of a tool shaft, the tool shaft having an articulation region. The articulating probe and the surgical tool are independently controllable. | 02-13-2014 |
20140073837 | BLOOD FLOW SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL - A fluid flow system for a patient is disclosed. A fluid drive module includes a fluid drive element, a housing, and a chamber located between the housing and the fluid drive element. A controller or control module modifies the speed of the fluid drive element during use, such as to prevent thrombus or otherwise improve flow conditions. Methods of alternating fluid flow are also provided. | 03-13-2014 |
20140094825 | ROBOTIC SYSTEMS, ROBOTIC SYSTEM USER INTERFACES, HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING ROBOTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING ROBOTIC SYSTEMS - A system includes an articulating probe, a surgical tool, and a controller. The controller is constructed and arranged to manipulate at least one of the articulating probe and the surgical tool. The system further includes a human interface device (HID) configured to generate a first control signal and a second control signal. The articulating probe is manipulated in response to the first control signal and the surgical tool is manipulated in response to the second control signal. | 04-03-2014 |
20140121685 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATION OF A PERIPHERALLY LOCATED FISTULA - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for the formation of an arteriovenous fistula in the limb of the patient. Embodiments include a device for the creation, modification and maintenance of a fistula that includes an integral fistula creation assembly near its distal end that passes through the skin of the patient, through a first vessel such as an artery, and into a second vessel such as a vein. The fistula creation assembly preferably includes an anastomotic implant that is placed within the fistula to maintain long-term blood flow therethrough. The devices, systems and methods can be used to treat patients with one or more numerous ailments including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, hypotension, respiratory failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension, lung fibrosis and adult respiratory distress syndrome. | 05-01-2014 |
20140128983 | IMPLANTABLE GLENOID PROSTHESES - An implantable glenoid prosthesis comprising a glenoid member including a glenoid body and a glenoid fixation member is disclosed. The glenoid body includes a surface for mating with a humeral head. The glenoid fixation member is constructed and arranged to flex when a force is applied to the glenoid body. | 05-08-2014 |
20140188028 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA CREATION - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for the formation of an arteriovenous fistula in the limb of the patient. Embodiments include an apparatus for the creation, modification and maintenance of a fistula, including the modification of an existing dialysis fistula; and a method of supplying oxygenated blood to the venous circulation of a patient. A kit of anastomotic implants is described which supports a broad base of patient anatomies and fistula locations. The devices, systems and methods can be used to treat patients with one or more numerous ailments including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, hypotension, respiratory failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension, lung fibrosis and adult respiratory distress syndrome. | 07-03-2014 |
20140288632 | Graft Device with Adhered Fiber Matrix - A graft device including a tubular member and a fiber matrix surrounding the tubular member for a mammalian patient is disclosed. At least a portion of the fiber matrix is adhered to the tubular member. Methods and systems used in creating a graft device are also provided. | 09-25-2014 |
20140303426 | IMPLANTABLE BLOOD PUMP, BLOOD PUMP SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DATA TRANSFER IN A BLOOD PUMP SYSTEM - An implantable blood pump, a blood pump system, and a method for data transfer in a blood pump system. By integrating the electronic components into the blood pump, they are located in the direct vicinity of corresponding component parts. An accumulation of heat is prevented by arranging the electronics on blood-guiding components of the blood pump, in particular on the cannula. This results in efficient cooling of the electronic components. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303715 | VESSEL TREATMENT METHODS AND DEVICES FOR USE IN A GRAFT DEVICE - Methods and devices for treating a vessel for use in a medical procedure are disclosed. A vein or other vessel can be modified in situ, prior to harvesting. Subsequently, at least a portion of the vessel is removed, and subsequently implanted to treat a patient, typically in a bypass procedure in which the vessel portion fluidly connects a source of oxygenated blood to an occluded artery. | 10-09-2014 |
20140332164 | System and Atraumatic Mandrel for Creating Graft Devices - In some aspects, a system for applying a fiber matrix on a tubular conduit is provided. The system can include a tubular conduit, a mandrel and a fiber matrix delivery assembly. The mandrel can comprise an elongate shaft and a rolling membrane configured to atraumatically engage the tubular conduit. | 11-13-2014 |
20140371736 | HEAT ABLATION SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TISSUE - A system for treatment target tissue comprises an ablation device and an energy delivery unit. The ablation device comprises an elongate tube with an expandable treatment element. The system delivers a thermal dose of energy to treat the target tissue. Methods of treating target tissue are also provided. | 12-18-2014 |
20140371764 | HIGHLY ARTICULATED PROBES WITH ANTI-TWIST LINK ARRANGEMENT, METHODS OF FORMATION THEREOF, AND METHODS OF PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES - An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link. | 12-18-2014 |
20150038771 | IMPLANTABLE SYSTEM WITH SECURE REMOTE CONTROL - A fluid flow system for a patient comprises a controller and an implantable pump assembly. The controller comprises a processing unit and a battery. The processing unit includes a signal generator and one or more pump operational parameters. The signal generator provides a drive signal. The battery provides power to the processing unit. The implantable pump assembly receives the drive signal from the processing unit and propels fluid based on the drive signal. The system includes a local communication device and a remote communication device that each include a unique identifier produced by a security key generator. The remote communication device includes a code generator that produces encrypted commands. The local communication device receives the encrypted commands and modifies a pump operational parameter of the processing unit based on the received encrypted command. | 02-05-2015 |
20150045825 | TISSUE EXPANSION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A device for expanding tissue comprises at least one fluid delivery tube and at least one fluid delivery element in fluid communication with the at least one fluid delivery tube. The at least one fluid delivery tube comprises a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The device is constructed and arranged to perform a near full circumferential expansion of luminal wall tissue. Systems and methods are also provided, including a system for expanding tissue layers and treating tissue proximate to the expanded tissue layers. | 02-12-2015 |
20150101938 | Measurement device with automated calibration - A system for obtaining a pH measurement comprises a disposable probe and a reusable reader. The disposable probe includes an indicating electrode and a reference electrode. The reader operably engages the disposable probe and provides pH information of a sample. The system is configured to be self-calibrating. The system is constructed and arranged to provide pH information based on the potentiometric measurement of the sample solution based on signals received from the at least one indicating electrode and the at least one reference electrode. | 04-16-2015 |
20150114836 | Measurement Device with Reader and Disposable Probe - A system for obtaining a pH measurement comprises a disposable probe and a reader. The disposable probe includes at least one indicating electrode and at least one reference electrode. The reader is configured to operably engage with the disposable probe and provide pH information of a sample. | 04-30-2015 |
20150133905 | Plaque Stabilization Using Cryoenergy - There is provided a method of supplying cryoenergy to a plaque within a blood vessel. The method comprises expanding an expandable membrane of a catheter apparatus with a pressure of less than 5 ATM (507 kPa), the catheter apparatus having been placed in thermal contact with the plaque within the blood vessel. The method also comprises establishing a temperature of between +15° C. (288K) and −35° C. (238K) at an interface of the expandable membrane and the blood vessel. A system and catheter apparatus are also provided. | 05-14-2015 |
20150141987 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY ABLATION SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TISSUE - A device for ablating target tissue of a patient with electrical energy is provided. An elongate shaft includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, and a radially expandable element is attached to the distal portion. An ablation element for delivering electrical energy to target tissue is mounted to the radially expandable element. The device can be constructed and arranged to ablate the duodenal mucosa of a patient while avoiding damage to the duodenal adventitial tissue. Systems and methods of treating target tissue are also provided. | 05-21-2015 |
20150148738 | ABLATION SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TISSUE - A device for ablating target tissue of a patient with an ablative fluid is provided. An elongate shaft includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, and at least one fluid delivery element is attached to the distal portion. The device can be configured to ablate the duodenal mucosa of a patient while avoiding damage to the duodenal adventitial tissue. Systems and methods of treating target tissue are also provided. | 05-28-2015 |
20150150633 | ARTICULATING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS OF DEPLOYING THE SAME - A surgical tool comprises an elongated first assembly and an elongated second assembly. The second assembly comprises an elongated support element, an elongated activation element moveable relative to the support element, and a functional mechanism coupled to the activation element. A movement of the functional mechanism is in response to a movement of the activation element. A force imparted by the movement of the activation element is isolated from the first assembly by the support element. | 06-04-2015 |
20150174367 | MATERIAL REMOVAL CATHETER AND METHOD - A catheter device and methods useable to extract material from a body conduit, e.g., a blood vessel, are provided. The catheter comprises a flexible catheter advanceable into the body conduit, an opening in a wall of the catheter in fluid communication with a material collection chamber, and a controllably arcuate segment near the distal tip of the catheter and the opening. The catheter may include a sliding member, located within a lumen of the catheter, used to move the material entering the catheter through the arcuate segment opening, into the material collection chamber and away from said opening. The catheter may include a single mechanism utilized to both generate a vacuum to cause material to enter the catheter at the arcuate segment opening and also cause the sliding member to travel, inside the catheter, moving material away from the opening and into the material collection chamber. | 06-25-2015 |
J. Christopher Flaherty, Topsilog, MA US
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20120089191 | METHODS FOR STABILIZING BONE STRUCTURES - Methods, systems, devices and tools for placing bone stabilization components in a patient are provided. The systems and devices have a reduced number of discrete components that allow placement through small incisions and tubes. More particularly, the present invention is directed to systems and methods of treating the spine, which eliminate pain and enable spinal motion, which effectively mimics that of a normally functioning spine. Methods are also provided for stabilizing the spine and for implanting the subject systems. | 04-12-2012 |
John Flaherty, Knoxville, TN US
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20100153019 | LEAST-SQUARE DECONVOLUTION (LSD): A METHOD TO RESOLVE DNA MIXTURES - Least Square Deconvolution (LSD) uses quantitative allele peak data derived obtained from a sample containing the DNA of more than one contributor to resolve the best-fit genotype profile of each contributor. The resolution is based on finding the least square fit of the mass ratio coefficients at each locus to come closest to the quantitative allele peak data. Consistent top-ranked mass ratio combinations from each locus can be pooled to form at least one composite DNA profile at a subset of the available loci. The top-ranked DNA profiles can be used to check against the profile of a suspect or be used to search for a matching profile in a DNA database. | 06-17-2010 |
20110093208 | LEAST-SQUARE DECONVOLUTION (LSD): A METHOD TO RESOLVE DNA MIXTURES - Least Square Deconvolution (LSD) uses quantitative allele peak data, for example, allele peak area, allele peak height and optical density, derived/obtained from a sample containing the DNA of more than one contributor to resolve the best-fit genotype profile of each contributor. The resolution is based on finding the least square fit of the mass ratio coefficients at each locus to come closest to the quantitative allele peak data. Consistent top-ranked mass ratio combinations from each locus can be pooled to form at least one composite DNA profile at a subset of the available loci. The top-ranked DNA profiles can be used to check against the profile of a suspect or be used to search for a matching profile in a DNA database. | 04-21-2011 |
John Joseph Flaherty, Sarasota, FL US
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20120198880 | Earthen rock matrix and water-wet bulb temperature cooling mass - Natural and/or Processed Hydrophilic Earthen Minerals (water loving rocks) formed into an air-water interface matrix will track only a few degrees above local wet bulb temperature with the addition of water. Coating surfaces, Building Roofs and Walls, with hydrophilic earthen rocks and adding water will cool the building mass below air temperature. Wet bulb temperature is the lowest temperature that can be reached by the evaporation of water only. It is the temperature you feel when your skin is wet and is exposed to moving air. The wet bulb temperature is lower than ambient air temperature, except during rain. Water is added periodically to maintain hydration and wet bulb temperature tracking. Hydrophilic Earthen Minerals are UV Stable, expand surface area for evaporation and are fireproof. | 08-09-2012 |
John P. Flaherty, Woburn, MA US
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20080280097 | Replaceable Wet-Set Tactile Warning Surface Unit and Method of Installation and Replacement - A replaceable, wet-set tactile warning surface unit having a body defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the body defining a series of raised projections on its upper surface, and defining a plurality of spaced through-holes from the top to the bottom surface, in which the raised projections are spaced from one another and the through-holes are located between projections. An anchor member such as a threaded insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the unit member directly below each of the through-holes by fasteners such as bolts that pass through the through-holes. | 11-13-2008 |
20100313502 | REPLACEABLE WET-SET TACTILE WARNING SURFACE UNIT AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT - A replaceable, wet-set tactile warning surface unit having a body defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the body defining a series of raised projections on its upper surface, and defining a plurality of spaced through-holes from the top to the bottom surface, in which the raised projections are spaced from one another and the through-holes are located between projections. An anchor member such as a threaded insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the unit member directly below each of the through-holes by fasteners such as bolts that pass through the through-holes. | 12-16-2010 |
20110185961 | UNIVERSAL RADIUS TACTILE WARNING SURFACE PRODUCT - An apparatus and method for using a single radial TWS product for a variety of applications is disclosed. Radial TWS products are used for intersections and the like. Often, different applications require radial TWS products of varying dimensions. The present invention includes a radial TWS product, having domes on its upper surface, which are ADAAG compliant. Markings are placed on the bottom surface, which indicate the appropriate places where the TWS product can be cut to achieve a variety of effective radii. These markings are positioned such that, after being cut, the resulting radial TWS product continues to meet the ADAAG required center-to-center spacing between domes of adjacent cut TWS products. In some embodiments, anchor members are used in conjunction with the TWS product to allow simple replacement. | 08-04-2011 |
20120017823 | REPLACEABLE WET-SET TACTILE WARNING SURFACE UNIT AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT - A replaceable, wet-set tactile warning surface unit having a body defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the body defining a series of raised projections on its upper surface, and defining a plurality of spaced through-holes from the top to the bottom surface, in which the raised projections are spaced from one another and the through-holes are located between projections. An anchor member such as a threaded insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the unit member directly below each of the through-holes by fasteners such as bolts that pass through the through-holes. | 01-26-2012 |
20120073492 | REPLACEABLE WET-SET TACTILE WARNING SURFACE UNIT AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT - A replaceable, wet-set tactile warning surface unit having a body defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the body defining a series of raised projections on its upper surface, and defining a plurality of spaced through-holes from the top to the bottom surface, in which the raised projections are spaced from one another and the through-holes are located between projections. An anchor member such as a threaded insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the unit member directly below each of the through-holes by fasteners such as bolts that pass through the through-holes. | 03-29-2012 |
20120076579 | REPLACEABLE WET-SET TACTILE WARNING SURFACE UNIT AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT - A replaceable, wet-set tactile warning surface unit having a body defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the body defining a series of raised projections on its upper surface, and defining a plurality of spaced through-holes from the top to the bottom surface, in which the raised projections are spaced from one another and the through-holes are located between projections. An anchor member such as a threaded insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the unit member directly below each of the through-holes by fasteners such as bolts that pass through the through-holes. | 03-29-2012 |
20120076580 | REPLACEABLE WET-SET TACTILE WARNING SURFACE UNIT AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT - A replaceable, wet-set tactile warning surface unit having a body defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the body defining a series of raised projections on its upper surface, and defining a plurality of spaced through-holes from the top to the bottom surface, in which the raised projections are spaced from one another and the through-holes are located between projections. An anchor member such as a threaded insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the unit member directly below each of the through-holes by fasteners such as bolts that pass through the through-holes. | 03-29-2012 |
20120124936 | REPLACEABLE WET-SET TACTILE WARNING SURFACE UNIT AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT - A replaceable, wet-set tactile warning surface unit having a body defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the body defining a series of raised projections on its upper surface, and defining a plurality of spaced through-holes from the top to the bottom surface, in which the raised projections are spaced from one another and the through-holes are located between projections. An anchor member such as a threaded insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the unit member directly below each of the through-holes by fasteners such as bolts that pass through the through-holes. | 05-24-2012 |
John R. Flaherty, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100223804 | Air modulating non-thermal dryer - An air modulating non-thermal dryer (AMND) system that de-waters a wet feedstock stream with an ambient airstream, to produce a dried product stream. The system utilizes a drying chamber in the efficient production of a dried product, and includes an acoustic induced air motion liberation or “SONICATION™” of the moisture with a combination of drivers, labyrinth transmission lines, and air modulating devices. Initially, a 50% to 60% dry composite of biomass or biosolids is pneumatically conveyed to the chamber through an in-line cutter and a swiveling load leveler with an atomizing nozzle for final shredding. The system can liberate up to 90% of the moisture content, using high volumes of process air, along with infeed motive air to deliver wet feedstock material into the chamber. Expelled airborne moisture may be discharged to atmosphere, without further processing, or it may be recaptured for potable uses. | 09-09-2010 |
Joseph Flaherty, Salem, NH US
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20110215004 | Measuring device and methods for use therewith - The ability to switch at will between amperometric measurements and potentiometric measurements provides great flexibility in performing analyses of unknowns. Apparatus and methods can provide such switching to collect data from an electrochemical cell. The cell may contain a reagent disposed to measure glucose in human blood. | 09-08-2011 |
20130266489 | Vial for Test Strips - A diagnostic test strip vial has a container, a lid, and a plurality of diagnostic test strips. The container has a generally annular wall that terminates at a base and at an open mouth at an end that is opposite the base. The annular wall is cut at an oblique angle creating a wall that has a high side and a low side at the open mouth. The low side of the annular wall of the container is shorter in length than a diagnostic test strip that enclosed in the vial when the lid is closed with the container. | 10-10-2013 |
20150161339 | MEDICAL SYSTEM - The invention refers to a medical device for supporting health control. In order to provide safe access to a dose helper functionality, the device has a first storage means arranged to store an initial data matrix with at least one initial parameter set containing at least two initial data entries for one parameter of the dose helper functionality; receiving means arranged to receive initialization data and/or security data, preferably from a second storage means, for example provided by a hardware key; selecting means operable to select based at least in part on the initialization data one data entry for each initial parameter set as initial data or one initial parameter template containing a reference to one data entry for each initial parameter set as initial data; and first activation means arranged to activate, preferably based at least in part on the security data, execution of the dose helper functionality based on the selected initial data. The invention further refers to a respective medical system, a method for providing such information, a respective computer program and a respective computer program product. | 06-11-2015 |
Joseph Flaherty, Prospect, CT US
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20090166390 | OVER CAB EXTENSION KIT - A cargo carrier kit for a truck comprises a plurality of first rail sections for joining end to end to provide a first side rail. The cargo carrier also includes a plurality of second rail sections for joining end to end to provide a second side rail having a separation from the first side rail and a parallel relationship thereto. A forward load bar, supportable on the first side rail and the second side rail provides a connection over the cab of the truck, between the side rails. The cargo carrier kit also includes mounting blocks for releasable attachment of at least a first load bar and at least a second load bar to provide cross members connecting the side rails and positioning the first and second load bars respectively over the mid-section and rear of the truck bed. | 07-02-2009 |
Joseph R. Flaherty, Prospect, CT US
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20100192704 | TORQUE INDICATOR DEVICE FOR A LOAD CARRIER - The present invention relates to a load carrier foot ( | 08-05-2010 |
20110068138 | ANTI-SWAY APPARATUS FOR A RACK ARRANGEMENT - A bicycle carrier rack mountable to a vehicle and having a load bearing arm, the arm having an attachment member on its underside having a locking portion. An anti-sway member is attachable to the locking portion of the member, the anti-sway member having an attachment portion on one end of the anti-sway member, the anti-sway member having an engaged position wherein the anti-sway member prevents sway of the bicycle. The attachment portion encloses a central aperture having an opening in a side of the attachment portion to the central aperture. The locking portion is sized to receive the opening of the anti-sway member when the anti-sway member is in a non-engaged position, and wherein the locking portion is sized to prevent passage through the opening when anti-sway member is in the engaged position, the anti-sway member being rotatable between the engaged and non-engaged positions. | 03-24-2011 |
20130270793 | ANTI-ROTATION SURROGATE BICYCLE TOP TUBE - A detachable top tube assembly includes inner and outer tube members telescopically received by one another. Each inner and outer tube member includes one or more of an elliptical cross-sectional shape or is arced along a longitudinal axis thereof to prevent rotation of the inner and outer tube members relative to one another. Each of a pair of yoke assemblies is disposed at opposite ends of the inner and outer tube members and include a rotatable gate assembly for opening and closing the yoke assemblies. A pair of spring biased members is provided for engagement with the rotatable gate assemblies to maintain the gate assemblies in a closed position. A pair of button covers is provided for depressably engaging each spring biased member so to allow the gate assemblies to be rotated relative to a respective inner and outer tube member. | 10-17-2013 |
20130327801 | ANTI-SWAY APPARATUS FOR A RACK ARRANGEMENT - Trunk mountable bicycle carrier racks and various improved aspects thereof such as retractable spool mechanism, cable end-hooks, anti-sway device, improved rotatable hubs, and improved frame supports. | 12-12-2013 |
20140069975 | SHOCK DAMPENING PROTECTOR FOR A BICYCLE WHEEL RIM - A securement device with a protecting element which engages, at least in part, a surface of the item secured and provides shock absorption, vibration lessening and surface protection to the item secured. The securement device may include a strap adjustably coupled to a bicycle rack so as to secure a wheel of a bicycle to the rack and provide shock absorption, vibration lessening and surface protecting to the wheel and wheel rim. | 03-13-2014 |
Kelly R. Flaherty, New Albany, OH US
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20140186611 | POLYOL FORMULATIONS FOR IMPROVED GREEN STRENGTH OF POLYISOCYANURATE RIGID FOAMS - Polyesters and polyol formulations comprising polyesters used in the preparation of polyisocyanurate rigid foams with improved green strength properties are provided. In some embodiments, a polyester which is the reaction product of (a) an aromatic component comprising 80 mole percent or greater of terephthalic acid, (b) at least one polyether polyol having a nominal functionality of 2, a molecular weight of 150 to 1,000 and a polyoxyethylene content of at least 70% by weight of the polyether polyol, (c) at least one glycol different than (b) having a nominal functionality of 2 and a molecular weight from 60 to 250, and (d) at least one polyol having a molecular weight of 60 to 250 and a nominal functionality of at least 3, wherein (a), (b), (c), and (d) are present in the reaction on a percent weight basis of 20 to 60 weight percent of (a), 20 to 50 weight percent of (b), 10 to 30 weight percent of (c), and 5 to 20 weight percent of (d) is provided. | 07-03-2014 |
Kelly R. Flaherty, Braselton, GA US
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20100095607 | PANEL FOR SHEATHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes. | 04-22-2010 |
20100132294 | WALL SHEATHING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - The invention comprises a wall sheathing barrier system having moisture permeability and simple improved installation method. The system comprises adjoined structural panels. Each panel has an overlay paper bonded permanently to the structural panel, which provides a moisture permeable barrier and a textured skid-resistant surface. The skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. Further, the seams of adjoining panels are sealed with a sealing means to complete the moisture barrier. | 06-03-2010 |
20110135879 | PANEL FOR SHEATHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes. | 06-09-2011 |
20120079785 | PANEL FOR SHEATHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes. | 04-05-2012 |
20130283715 | PANEL FOR SHEATHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes. | 10-31-2013 |
20150184382 | PANEL FOR SHEATHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes. | 07-02-2015 |
Kevin Flaherty, Raynham, MA US
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20110238119 | Composite Material Posterior Dynamic Stabilization Spring Rod - The present invention provides a Posterior Dynamic Stabilization (PDS) device that allows elongation, which is a critical requirement for a PDS device as it allows pedicles to travel naturally in flexion, extension, and lateral bending of the spine. This interpedicular travel preserves a more natural center of rotation unlike other PDS devices that simply allow bending. In particular, the invention involves a PDS spring rod, wherein the helix is created with composite flow molding (CFM) technology and comprises a polymer matrix reinforced with continuous carbon fibers, wherein the fibers are oriented substantially parallel to the centerline of the helix, thereby creating a high strength spring. | 09-29-2011 |
20120078371 | FUSION CAGE WITH IN-LINE SINGLE PIECE FIXATION - Methods for securing a intervertebral cage to one or more levels of the spine with fixation. The fixation, which is typically a staple, is intended to be driven perpendicular to the proximal face of the cage and in-line with the inserter. After the cage is placed and positioned according to surgeon preference, a single piece fixation clip is then deployed and fixed in a manner that produces a zero-profile device. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078373 | STAND ALONE INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE - An angled fixation device, such as an angled screw. This angled fixation device may be used by the surgeon to secure a spacer to a spinal disc space. The proximal end portion of the angled fixation device is driven perpendicular to the anterior wall of the spacer, and so is parallel to the vertebral endplates and in-line with the inserter. The distal end portion of the angled fixation device is oriented at about a 45 degree angle (plus or minus 30 degrees) to the vertebral endplate it enters. | 03-29-2012 |
Kevin Flaherty, Mendon, MA US
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20100211104 | Dual Spring Posterior Dynamic Stabilization Device With Elongation Limiting Elastomers - A Posterior Dynamic Stabilization device that comprises a dual lead titanium spring, a polymer core component disposed within the spring, and a bone anchor attachment feature, wherein the dual rod comprises an intermediate spring portion comprising first and second springs, each spring having a helical intermediate portion, the helical intermediate portions oriented to form a double helix. | 08-19-2010 |
Kevin W. Flaherty, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120255659 | GOLF CLUB HEAD COVERS WITH A STRAP AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEAD COVERS - Embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap and methods to manufacture club head covers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap may be described and claimed. | 10-11-2012 |
20140318674 | GOLF CLUB HEAD COVERS WITH A STRAP AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEAD COVERS - Embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap and methods to manufacture club head covers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap may be described and claimed. | 10-30-2014 |
Kevin W. Flaherty, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130178301 | GOLF HEAD WITH CLUB HEAD ALIGNMENT AID AND RELATED METHOD - Some embodiments include a club head with a club head alignment aid. Other embodiments for related club heads and methods are also disclosed. | 07-11-2013 |
20140155188 | CLUB HEAD WITH CLUB HEAD ALIGNMENT AID AND RELATED METHOD - Some embodiments include a club head with a club head alignment aid. Other embodiments for related club heads and methods are also disclosed. | 06-05-2014 |
Luke M. Flaherty, Waltham, MA US
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20140182901 | Room Temperature Low Contact Pressure Method - In one or more aspects of the present disclosure, a method is disclosed for fabricating a rigid flex cable assembly. The method includes arranging one or more layers of a polyimide film having an electrically-conductive surface into a stack; applying an adhesive to the one or more layers of polyimide film; arranging a top and a bottom polyimide film to a top portion and a bottom portion of the stack to form the rigid flex circuit board; and selecting a suitable pressure and temperature at which to form the rigid flex assembly such that the one or more layers of polyimide film do not move with respect to one another during the fabrication. | 07-03-2014 |
Matthew L. Flaherty, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140243647 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR NEUROLOGICAL STATUS EVALUATION USING ELECTROMAGNETIC SIGNALS - In one embodiment, a neurological status evaluation apparatus includes a signal generator configured to generate an electromagnetic signal at one or more frequencies, a transmitting antenna coupled to the signal generator and configure to transmit the electromagnetic signal, and a receiving antenna positioned proximate to the transmitting antenna such that an evaluation space is defined between the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna. The biological tissue under evaluation does not contact the transmitting antenna or the receiving antenna. The receiving antenna receives a modulated electromagnetic signal after propagating through the biological tissue under evaluation. The neurological status evaluation apparatus further includes a spectrum analyzer coupled to the receiving antenna, wherein the spectrum analyzer receives and samples the modulated electromagnetic signal. A computing device is coupled to the spectrum analyzer, calculates an evaluation, and provides a neurological status indicator of the biological tissue under evaluation based on the evaluation parameter. | 08-28-2014 |
Matthew W. Flaherty, Mendon, MA US
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20130191444 | ENVIRONMENT AWARE BUSINESS DELEGATES - A method, system and apparatus for an environment aware business delegate. A method for delegating an invoked action in an enterprise application can include determining an environment from which the action has been invoked and selecting a behavior for use which corresponds to the environment. Subsequently, the action can be delegated to the selected behavior for processing in the enterprise application. In a specific aspect of the invention, the determining step can include determining whether the action has been invoked in a server, in an online client or in an offline client. | 07-25-2013 |
Matthew W. Flaherty, Boston, MA US
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20090125989 | EXTENSION POINT APPLICATION AND CONFIGURATION OF A LOGIN MODULE - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to applying application security to an extension point oriented application framework, and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for log-in module deployment and configuration in an extension point oriented application. In this regard, a method for log-in module deployment and configuration in an extension point oriented application can include installing a proxy to a login controller plug-in for the extension point oriented application, and proxying login module directives from an external security service to the login controller plug-in for the extension point oriented application. | 05-14-2009 |
20150195272 | EXTENSION POINT APPLICATION AND ONFIGURATION OF A LOGIN MODULE - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to applying application security to an extension point oriented application framework, and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for log-in module deployment and configuration in an extension point oriented application. In this regard, a method for log-in module deployment and configuration in an extension point oriented application can include installing a proxy to a login controller plug-in for the extension point oriented application, and proxying login module directives from an external security service to the login controller plug-in for the extension point oriented application. | 07-09-2015 |
Michael Flaherty, Stuart, FL US
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20110220099 | Insulated structure including cavities holding aerogel connected to a vacuum sustaining unit - A thermal insulation system includes an evacuated structure having an internal space filled with an aerogel layer, in which a vacuum is sustained by a vacuum pump operating when it is determined that a pressure within the internal space has risen to a predetermined level. For example, such a system is used within a dome structure extending over and around a heat receiving structure within a solar heating system or within a system providing thermal insulation for a building structure, a refrigerator, or a railroad car. | 09-15-2011 |
Michael Flaherty, Wellesley, MA US
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20110068950 | TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF INFORMING VEHICLE OPERATORS OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL STATES - A traffic management system and method are provided that determine and present a target speed for a vehicle to travel from a first position to a second position when a signaling device at the second position is in a desired phase. The target average speed can be presented via a variety of output devices, such as a display and/or speaker. The output device could, for example, be stationary, at a fixed distance from the signaling device, such as a roadside display. The output device could be a mobile device, carried in a vehicle or by a user, e.g., a cell phone, GPS navigation system, or personal digital assistant. The system can include a signal timing processor that determines a target average speed of travel between the first and second positions, which can be based on, or calculated from, timing information of the signals and a distance between the two positions. | 03-24-2011 |
Michael C. Flaherty, Vienna, VA US
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20090044443 | Critter catcher - An apparatus enabling users to pick up and dispose of bugs, insects and other small creatures. The apparatus comprises a bubble member having an open bottom. A handle member is attached to an outer surface of the bubble member. A bottom tray member is slidingly engageable with a bottom portion of the bubble member for closing the open bottom. A grooved receptacle is disposed on a portion of the bottom for receiving the bottom tray when such bottom tray moves to open or close the bottom. A trigger is disposed adjacent a top portion of the handle and is engageable with the bottom tray for causing such bottom tray to move to an open or closed position when the trigger is depressed and to an opposite open or closed position when the trigger is released. A spring is engageable with the bottom tray and with the trigger for moving such bottom tray. | 02-19-2009 |
Michael Martin Flaherty, Oxford, MI US
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20150057875 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CREATING AND DELIVERING ITEM OF MANUFACTURE SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO REMOTE DEVICES - An asset authoring and delivery system generates a number of authored assets. Each of the authored assets includes a number of asset content objects that are logically associated with one or more components included in the item of manufacture. The authored assets generated by the asset authoring and delivery system are formatted and communicated to one or more remote devices logically associated with the item of manufacture. Authored assets may be provided responsive to one or more sensed characteristics, for instance vehicle operational parameters, vehicle operation and/or driver behavior, and may be customized to a make and/or model of vehicle. | 02-26-2015 |
20150058251 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CREATING AND DELIVERING ITEM OF MANUFACTURE SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO REMOTE DEVICES - An asset authoring and delivery system generates a number of authored assets such as Owner's Guides and Maintenance Manuals. Each of the authored assets includes a number of asset content objects that are logically associated with one or more components included in the item of manufacture. The authored assets generated by the asset authoring and delivery system are formatted and communicated to one or more remote devices logically associated with the item of manufacture. | 02-26-2015 |
20150142676 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING AUTHORED CONTENT GENERATION, APPROVAL, AND DISTRIBUTION - A review management system/content management system (RMS/CMS system) manages the collection and review of blocks of unreviewed authored content by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) designated reviewers. OEM designated reviewers are able to edit and add comments that are logically associated by the RMS/CMS system with a block of unreviewed authored content. The RMS/CMS system logically associates each block of approved authored content with one or more topics included in the documentation that accompanies an OEM produced vehicle. The RMS/CMS system receives or otherwise accesses a bill of materials (BOM) associated with a vehicle and selects blocks of approved authored content for inclusion in the documentation accompanying the respective vehicle. The RMS/CMS system selects system blocks of approved authored content based on topics identified by the systems and components included on the BOM associated with the vehicle. The RMS/CMS system generates the documentation using OEM specific templates. | 05-21-2015 |
Michael Patrick Flaherty, Louisville, KY US
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20110052551 | CARDIAC MYOCYTE MORPHOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - Disclosed are methods for inducing cardiomyogenic differentiation in cells that are competent for differentiation along the cardiomyogenic lineage such as certain unfractionated bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs). In some embodiments, the methods include contacting a plurality of unfractionated, density gradient-separated BMMNCs with a cardiomyocyte differentiation-inducing amount of a Wnt11 gene product for a time and under conditions sufficient to induce cardiomyocyte differentiation in at least a subset of the BMMNCs. Also provided are methods for treating an injury to cardiac tissue in a subject using cells that have been induced to differentiate along the cardiomyogenic lineage, recombinant host cells comprising an expression vector that encodes a Wnt11 polypeptide or a functional fragment thereof, and systems for inducing cardiomyogenic differentiation in a cultured cell. | 03-03-2011 |
Mike Flaherty, Kettering, OH US
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20120033880 | IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEMS EMPLOYING IMAGE COMPRESSION AND ACCELERATED IMAGE DECOMPRESSION - A system for processing an image includes a non-transitory memory component storing a set of executable instructions, and a scalable tile processing device. The executable instructions cause the system to receive image data, partition the image data into tiles, transmit a tile to the scalable tile processing device, receive an encoded bit stream corresponding to the transmitted tile from the tile processing device, output compressed image data including the encoded bit stream, receive the compressed image data, decode the compressed image data to generate a plurality of decoded code blocks, and output decompressed image data including the plurality of decoded code blocks. The scalable tile processing device receives the tile including tile image data, wavelet transforms, quantizes, segments, and encodes the tile image data to generate a plurality of encoded code blocks, and transmits an encoded bit stream including the plurality of encoded code blocks to the system. | 02-09-2012 |
20120033881 | IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEMS EMPLOYING IMAGE COMPRESSION AND ACCELERATED DECOMPRESSION - A system for processing an image includes a non-transitory memory component storing a set of executable instructions, and a scalable tile processing device. The executable instructions cause the system to receive image data, partition the image data into tiles, transmit a tile to the scalable tile processing device, receive an encoded bit stream corresponding to the transmitted tile from the tile processing device, output compressed image data including the encoded bit stream, receive the compressed image data, decode the compressed image data to generate a plurality of decoded code blocks, and output decompressed image data including the plurality of decoded code blocks. The scalable tile processing device receives the tile including tile image data, wavelet transforms, quantizes, segments, and encodes the tile image data to generate a plurality of encoded code blocks, and transmits an encoded bit stream including the plurality of encoded code blocks to the system. | 02-09-2012 |
20120033886 | IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEMS EMPLOYING IMAGE COMPRESSION - A system for processing an image includes a an image data input port, a compressed image data output port or a compressed image data storage node, a non-transitory memory component storing a set of executable instructions, and a scalable tile processing device. The executable instructions cause the system to receive image data, partition the image data into tiles, transmit a tile to the scalable tile processing device, receive an encoded bit stream corresponding to the transmitted tile from the tile processing device, and output compressed image data including the encoded bit stream. The scalable tile processing device receives the tile including tile image data, wavelet transforms, quantizes, segments, and encodes the tile image data to generate a plurality of encoded code blocks, and transmits an encoded bit stream including the plurality of encoded code blocks to the system. | 02-09-2012 |
Patrick Flaherty, Norwood, MA US
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20140268240 | System And Method For The Accelerated Screening Of Digital Images - Writing unscreened raster image data into a computing device that contains multiple elements capable of screening raster image data, and executing a plurality of processes within the multiple elements, wherein segments of the unscreened raster image data are simultaneously screened by the plurality of processes. The computing device could utilize graphical processing units, field programmable gate arrays, application specific integrated circuits or other processing devices. | 09-18-2014 |
Patrick Flaherty, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20140135519 | CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTER PRODRUG INHIBITORS OF MEK - The invention generally relates to compounds having structure I: | 05-15-2014 |
Patrick Flaherty, Bettendorf, IA US
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20120223216 | STERILIZATION SYSTEM WITH ULTRAVIOLET EMITTER FOR ERADICATING BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS - An exemplary sterilization system includes a self-propelled robotic mobile platform for locating and eradicating infectious bacterial and virus strains on floors (and objects thereon), walls, cabinets, angled structures, etc., using one or more ultraviolet light sources. A controller allows the system to adjust the quantity of ultraviolet light received by a surface by, for example, changing the intensity of energy input to a ultraviolet light source, changing a distance between a ultraviolet light source and a surface being irradiated, changing the speed/movement of the mobile platform to affect time of exposure, and/or by returning to contaminated areas for additional passes. The mobile platform may include a sensor capable of detecting fluorescence of biological contaminants irradiated with ultraviolet light to locate contaminated areas. The system is thus capable of “seek and destroy” functionality by navigating towards contaminated areas and irradiating those areas with ultraviolet light accordingly. | 09-06-2012 |
Phil Flaherty, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140256423 | DEVICES FOR GAMING - A computing device for gaming by patrons. An identification acceptor may scan an identification document into digital form. A biological sensor such as a camera may obtain biological data describing a human patron. Input-output device(s) mounted in the computing device may present information and accept registration/login information and gaming commands from a human patron. A currency acceptor and dispenser may accept money. The computing device may ask a patron to insert an identification document into the identification acceptor, and scan the document. The computing device may obtain biological data describing the patron. The computing device may verify the identity of the patron and acceptability of the patron for gaming based at least in part on the digital form of the patron's identification and the biological data. The computing device may accept currency for deposit into a wagering account. Once the patron is verified and the account is funded, the computing device may offer gaming activities to the verified patron out of the wagering account, and pay out gaming winnings at the currency dispenser. | 09-11-2014 |
Philip Flaherty, Las Vegas, NV US
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20150141101 | AMUSEMENT DEVICES INCLUDING SIMULATED COURT GAMES OR ATHLETIC EVENTS - Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined. In some embodiments, a same player may appear multiple times in a team. Various other embodiments are described. | 05-21-2015 |
Phillip Flaherty, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110098093 | AMUSEMENT DEVICES INCLUDING SIMULATED COURT GAMES OR ATHLETIC EVENTS - Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined. In some embodiments, a same player may appear multiple times in a team. Various other embodiments are described. | 04-28-2011 |
20130178270 | Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems Involving Interprogram or Interprocess Communication Regarding Risk in Amusement Devices and Games - Various methods and apparatus related to gaming are described. Some embodiments relate to managing risk. Risk may be managed across different jurisdictions and among a plurality of wagering venues. Other embodiments are described. | 07-11-2013 |
20130260847 | MULTI-LEVEL WAGERING COMPETITIONS - Various embodiments that may generally relate to one or more competitions. Such competitions may include a plurality of rounds. A round may include a player attempting to choose a winner of an event on which a round is based. A surviving player after a number of rounds may be a winner of a competition. Various apparatus and methods are described. | 10-03-2013 |
20140018137 | CARD GAME WITH RAKE - Some embodiments may relate to a game in which a house takes a rake as a fee for playing a game. A game may include a multiplayer baccarat game that may add a skill element. For example, a baccarat game may add the ability for player's to bluff, choose whether to request cards, raise, fold, and so on. Other example methods and apparatus are described. Some embodiments may include a rake version of Chinese poker. Some embodiments include an open face version of a card game. Some embodiments include a card game with a virtual player position that allows users to play in the virtual player position. | 01-16-2014 |
20140279317 | WAGERING ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING - A computer gaming system receives a specification of rules for revenue recognition, reporting, or allocation of proceeds of gaming activities among a plurality of entities having claims to proceeds in conjunction with bettors of the gaming activity. The specification may have a form that can be specified and/or amended by a human being to describe and reflect changes in inter-jurisdiction tax treaties or compacts, or agreements among commercial operators. During or at conclusion of gaming activities by players through the gaming system, amounts of revenue, tax payable, or tax withholding, relating to the gaming activities are computed from the specification, for a plurality of horizontally-related tax jurisdictions, players and operators of the gaming activity having taxable contacts with the horizontally-related tax jurisdictions. The computation may reflect a tax compact or treaty among the horizontally-related jurisdictions to specify interjurisdictional treatment of the revenue, tax payable, or withholding. Proceeds of the gaming activities of the players are reported and/or allocated to operators and/or jurisdictions as specified by the computation. | 09-18-2014 |
Phillip Flaherty, New York, NY US
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20120009984 | AMUSEMENT DEVICES INCLUDING SIMULATED COURT GAMES OR ATHLETIC EVENTS - Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined. In some embodiments, a same player may appear multiple times in a team. Various other embodiments are described. | 01-12-2012 |
20120264495 | SINGLE AND/OR MULTI-PROCESS COMMUNICATION REGARDING SKILL AND/OR LUCK BASED GAMES - Some embodiments may include one or more methods and/or apparatus related to play of a first game, qualifying a player to play a second game based at least in part on play of a first game, play of a second game, skill-based games, and/or luck-based games. Further embodiments may be described. | 10-18-2012 |
20130172062 | AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INVOLVING MULTIPLE OPERATORS, MULTIPLE PLAYERS, AND/OR MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS - Various methods and apparatus related to gaming are described. Some embodiments relate to a multi-tiered game involving multiple participants. Some embodiments relate to players from a plurality of gaming operators playing games with one another. Other embodiments are described. | 07-04-2013 |
Phillip L. Flaherty, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140256425 | USER REGISTRATION - An agent that may assist a service provider of gaming services with registering/signing up users, with accepting funds/money from a user and depositing these funds in a gaming account of the user for the user to play games with, and/or with receiving requests from a user to withdrawal funds from the user's account and paying the user the withdrawn funds. The agent may also assist a user in obtaining a report of an account of the user, the account being associated with a service provider that provides gaming services. | 09-11-2014 |
Richard A. Flaherty, Grapeview, WA US
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20120148403 | COUNTER-ROTATING VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE ASSEMBLY - A vertically-oriented, counter-rotating wind turbine assembly is disclosed. The assembly can include two or more wind turbines, and each adjacent pair of wind turbines is configured to rotate oppositely. The wind turbines are separated by supporting plates, and include a rotor and a stator, respectively. The relative rotation of the rotor and stator generates electricity. The wind turbines are supported above and below by levitation and compression bearings, respectively. A motor can initiate rotation of the wind turbines when the ambient wind is below a break-in speed and above a steady state speed. | 06-14-2012 |
20120236602 | FLAT LED LAMP ASSEMBLY - An LED-based lamp assembly with a driver assembly having a base portion rotateably engageable with the socket of a light fixture to make a first electrical contact with the light fixture. The driver assembly has an electrically conductive, retractable tip portion coupled to the base portion and that makes a second electrical contact with the light fixture. The tip portion retracts relative to the base when in electrical contact with the light fixture's socket portion. A lamp housing assembly operably connected to the driver assembly has a lamp housing connected to the driver assembly. The lamp housing is coupled to at least one substrate having at least one LED light thereon. The substrate is connected to, or is an integral part of, a heat sink that carries heat away from the substrate and/or LED light. The lamp housing assembly is rotatable relative to the light fixture to adjust the angular position of the light source. | 09-20-2012 |
20120314414 | FLAT LED LAMP ASSEMBLY - An LED-based lamp assembly with a driver assembly having a base portion rotatably engageable with the socket of a light fixture to make a first electrical contact with the light fixture. The driver assembly makes electrical contact with the light fixture. A lamp housing assembly operably connected to the driver assembly has a lamp housing connected to the driver assembly. The lamp housing is coupled to an integrated circuitry arrangement with at least one LED light thereon. The integrated circuitry arrangement is connected to, or is an integral part of, a heat sink that carries heat away from the substrate and/or LED light. The heat sink and the integrated circuitry arrangement have apertures hat allows heated air from the heat sink to pass therethrough and away from the LED light. | 12-13-2012 |
Richard Charles Flaherty, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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20090050785 | Photocontrol devices and methods for forming the same - A photocontrol device includes a housing assembly and a flexible circuit board assembly. The housing assembly defines an enclosure cavity. The flexible circuit board assembly includes a flexible substrate and a photocontrol circuit mounted on the flexible substrate. The circuit board assembly is disposed in the enclosure cavity in a bent position. | 02-26-2009 |
20090134320 | FILTERED PHOTOSENSORS AND PHOTO CONTROL DEVICES INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - Methods of forming a filtered photosensor include providing a photosensor and an infrared blocking ink. The infrared blocking ink is printed on the photosensor. Printing the infrared blocking ink may include dipping the photosensor in the infrared blocking ink or spraying and/or brushing the infrared blocking ink on the photosensor. Photo control devices including a photosensor with an infrared blocking ink thereon are also provided. | 05-28-2009 |
20090206760 | NON-TOXIC PHOTO CELLS AND PHOTOSENSORS INCLUDING THE SAME - Photo control devices include a housing having a light transmissive portion. A photosensor is positioned in the housing to receive light passing through the light transmissive portion of the housing. A relay electrically coupled to the photosensor is responsive to a level of light detected by the photosensor. The photosensor includes a light sensitive silicon photo cell and an electronic circuit. The electronic circuit is coupled to the silicon photo cell and the relay and includes a field effect transistor (FET) including a zener diode therein between a source and a drain of the FET. The silicon photo cell may be a photodiode and/or a phototransitor. The relay may be a thermal switch including a heater resistor. | 08-20-2009 |
20090261660 | PHOTOSENSOR CIRCUITS INCLUDING A SWITCH MODE POWER CONVERTER - Photosensor circuits include a relay coil configured to control application of an alternating current (AC) power source to a load. A pulse width modulator circuit is configured to generate a pulse width modulated signal having a pulse width that varies responsive to an average voltage across the relay coil. A drive transistor controls the average voltage across the relay coil responsive to the pulse width modulated signal. A photo control circuit controls application of the pulse width modulated signal to the drive transistor responsive to a detected light level. A half-wave rectifier provide a power signal to the pulse width modulator circuit and the photo control circuit during one of the halves of the line cycle of the AC power source. The photo control circuit includes a phototransistor. A low pass filter circuit filters the output current of the phototransistor to provide a light level signal voltage. A select transistor couples the pulse width modulated signal to the drive transistor during one of the halves of the line cycle of the AC power source responsive to the light level signal voltage having a selected level. A capacitor coupled between the second terminal of the phototransistor and the neutral bus modulates an amount of positive feedback through the first terminal of the phototransistor proportional to a current flowing through the relay coil to provide hysteresis to control of the relay coil by the photosensor circuit. | 10-22-2009 |
20100097122 | Photosensor Circuits Including a Switch Mode Power Converter - Photosensor circuits include a relay coil configured to control application of an alternating current (AC) power source to a load. The circuit includes a pulse width modulator circuit configured to generate a pulse width modulated signal having a pulse width that varies responsive to an average voltage across the relay coil. A drive transistor is coupled between the relay coil and a neutral bus that controls the average voltage across the relay coil responsive to the pulse width modulated signal. A photo control circuit is configured to control application of the pulse width modulated signal to the drive transistor responsive to a detected light level. A power circuit includes a half-wave rectifier coupled to the power source that is configured to provide a power signal to the pulse width modulator circuit and a regulated power signal to the photo control circuit. The power signal is a square wave and the power circuit further includes a rectifier circuit and a voltage divider circuit configured to generate the regulated power signal from the power signal. The photo control circuit includes a phototransistor. The phototransistor has a first terminal coupled to the regulated power signal through a first resistor and a second terminal that outputs a current responsive to a level of light detected by the phototransistor. A low pass filter circuit is coupled to the first terminal of the phototransistor that filters the output current of the phototransistor to provide a light level signal voltage and a select transistor couples the pulse width modulated signal to the drive transistor responsive to the light level signal voltage having a selected level. | 04-22-2010 |
20100252715 | PHOTOCONTROL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - A photocontrol device for controlling a powered device includes a housing assembly defining a cavity and including a base assembly. The base assembly includes an outer base member having a base opening, and an inner base member separately formed from the outer base member and mounted in the base opening. A circuit board is disposed in the cavity. A photosensor is connected to the circuit board. An elongate contact member is mechanically and electrically coupled to the circuit board. The elongate contact member is mounted on and extends through the inner base member. The elongate contact member is adapted to electrically connect the photocontrol device with the powered device. | 10-07-2010 |
20110187272 | Photosensor Circuits Including a Current Amplifier - Photosensor circuits include a relay coil configured to control application of an alternating current (AC) power source to a load. The circuit includes a pulse width modulator circuit configured to generate a pulse width modulated signal having a pulse width that varies responsive to an average voltage across the relay coil, including a capacitor of an averaging circuit coupled in parallel with the relay coil. A drive transistor is coupled between the relay coil and a neutral bus that controls the average voltage across the relay coil responsive to the pulse width modulated signal. A photo control circuit, including a select transistor, is configured to control application of the pulse width modulated signal to the drive transistor responsive to a detected light level. The pulse width modulator circuit further includes a current amplifier coupled between the voltage averaging circuit and the select transistor. The current amplifier may amplify a current discharged from the capacitor of the voltage averaging circuit to a base of the drive transistor during the negative half of the AC power source to reduce an amount of current discharged from the capacitor of the voltage circuit .during the negative half of the AC power source. | 08-04-2011 |
20120019971 | Controller Circuit Including a Switch Mode Power Converter and Automatic Recloser Using the Same - An autorecloser circuit including a relay circuit with an electromagnetic relay configured to be coupled between an AC power source and a customer location to deliver current from the AC power source to the customer location. A controller coupled to the relay circuit is configured to control the electromagnetic. A current sense circuit coupled to the controller is configured to detect an amount of the current that is delivered to the customer location and a reference voltage circuit coupled to the controller is configured to establish a reference level for the amount of the current that is delivered to the customer location. A power circuit coupled to the controller and to the relay circuit is configured to provide a DC power source to the controller and to the relay circuit from the AC power source. The controller is configured to disconnect or reconnect the AC power source from the customer location based on the detected amount of current. | 01-26-2012 |
20130020950 | PHOTO CONTROLLER, A PHOTO CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY AND A PROCESS OF CONTROLLING NON-UNITY POWER FACTOR DEVICES - Disclosed is a photo controller, a photo controller assembly, and a process for controlling non-unity power factor devices. The photo controller includes a housing and a circuit board positioned within the housing. The circuit board includes a photosensor, an electronic controller, and a thyristor secured to the circuit board. The electronic controller is configured to produce a series of trigger pulses for activating the thyristor; wherein the thyristor is configured to control power switching of a non-unity power factor lamp. | 01-24-2013 |
20130126715 | PHOTOSENSOR CIRCUITS INCLUDING A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY - Photosensor circuits include a relay coil configured to control application of an alternating current (AC) power source to a load. The circuit includes a pulse width modulator circuit configured to generate a pulse width modulated signal having a pulse width that varies responsive to an average voltage across the relay coil. A drive transistor coupled to the relay coil controls the average voltage across the relay coil responsive to the pulse width modulated signal. A photo control circuit is configured to control application of the pulse width modulated signal to the drive transistor responsive to a detected light level. A power circuit coupled to the power source is configured to provide a regulated power signal to a comparator of the pulse width modulator circuit. | 05-23-2013 |
R. Maxwell Flaherty, Auburndale, FL US
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20140012155 | ABLATION AND TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICES - A temperature measurement probe for a patient is provided. The probe includes a sensor assembly and produces a temperature map comprising temperature information for multiple patient locations. | 01-09-2014 |
20140128983 | IMPLANTABLE GLENOID PROSTHESES - An implantable glenoid prosthesis comprising a glenoid member including a glenoid body and a glenoid fixation member is disclosed. The glenoid body includes a surface for mating with a humeral head. The glenoid fixation member is constructed and arranged to flex when a force is applied to the glenoid body. | 05-08-2014 |
20150101938 | Measurement device with automated calibration - A system for obtaining a pH measurement comprises a disposable probe and a reusable reader. The disposable probe includes an indicating electrode and a reference electrode. The reader operably engages the disposable probe and provides pH information of a sample. The system is configured to be self-calibrating. The system is constructed and arranged to provide pH information based on the potentiometric measurement of the sample solution based on signals received from the at least one indicating electrode and the at least one reference electrode. | 04-16-2015 |
20150114836 | Measurement Device with Reader and Disposable Probe - A system for obtaining a pH measurement comprises a disposable probe and a reader. The disposable probe includes at least one indicating electrode and at least one reference electrode. The reader is configured to operably engage with the disposable probe and provide pH information of a sample. | 04-30-2015 |
Robert Flaherty, Port Jefferson Station, NY US
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20090301365 | LAWN SEEDING PATCHING DEVICE - A seeding device for the patching of a lawn comprising a staff-like body having a proximal end, a distal end, walls defining an elongated cavity, such that the staff-like body can act as a tube for the holding and storing of grass seed and a lever. The proximal end terminates into a funnel-like open end covered with a cap by which the elongated cavity is filled with grass seed and capped to prevent the stored grass seed from pouring out of the staff-like body. The distal end is provided with a housing fixedly connected to the staff-like body. The housing comprises a dispensing aperture communicatingly connected to the elongated cavity, a baffle fixedly connected to a cable that is connected to the lever, the baffle further covering and sealing the dispensing aperture, dispersing fins angled and connected to the staff-like body, and tine wheels rotatably connected to and supported by the housing fixedly at the distal end, whereby seed is dispensed by actuating the lever to pull the baffle, which in turn opens the dispensing aperture and allows the seed to flow down, out of the tube, and directed to each of the tine wheels by the angled dispensing fins. | 12-10-2009 |
Stephen B. Flaherty, Durham, NH US
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20100146542 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SCHEDULING ADVERTISING CONTENT FOR DYNAMIC INSERTION DURING PLAYBACK OF VIDEO ON DEMAND ASSETS - Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for scheduling advertising content for dynamic insertion during play of video on demand assets. A virtual linear program channel is generated that is associated with a plurality of video on demand assets, the virtual linear program channel comprising data defining a plurality of predetermined time bins and a forecast number of views of the virtual channel assets within each of the time bins. The virtual linear program channel data is transmitted to a remote scheduling server. Advertising content and linear program channel scheduling instructions are received from the remote scheduling server, the linear program channel scheduling instructions identifying the virtual linear program channel and a selected time bin for insertion of the advertising content. The linear program channel scheduling instructions are translated into scheduling criteria for dynamically inserting the advertising content during playback of any of the virtual channel assets within the selected time bin. | 06-10-2010 |
20130247095 | System And Method Of Scheduling Advertising Content For Dynamic Insertion During Playback Of Video On Demand Assets - Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for scheduling advertising content for dynamic insertion during play of video on demand assets. A virtual linear program channel is generated that is associated with a plurality of video on demand assets, the virtual linear program channel comprising data defining a plurality of predetermined time bins and a forecast number of views of the virtual channel assets within each of the time bins. The virtual linear program channel data is transmitted to a remote scheduling server. Advertising content and linear program channel scheduling instructions are received from the remote scheduling server, the linear program channel scheduling instructions identifying the virtual linear program channel and a selected time bin for insertion of the advertising content. The linear program channel scheduling instructions are translated into scheduling criteria for dynamically inserting the advertising content during playback of any of the virtual channel assets within the selected time bin. | 09-19-2013 |
Thomas E. Flaherty, Surprise, AZ US
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20110151714 | Digital, Small Signal and RF Microwave Coaxial Subminiature Push-on Differential Pair System - The differential pair system includes a push-on high frequency differential connector sleeve and push-on high frequency differential connector. The system allows for blind mating of the two components, using a keying system for the two electrical conductors to be axially and radially aligned. | 06-23-2011 |
20110237123 | Digital, Small Signal and RF Microwave Coaxial Subminiature Push-on Differential Pair System - The differential pair system includes a push-on high frequency differential interconnect and push-on high frequency differential connector. The system allows for blind mating of the two components, using a keying system for the two electrical conductors to be axially and radially aligned. | 09-29-2011 |
20110237124 | Digital, Small Signal and RF Microwave Coaxial Subminiature Push-on Differential Pair System - The differential pair system includes a push-on high frequency differential interconnect and push-on high frequency differential connector. The system allows for blind mating of the two components, using a keying system for the two electrical conductors to be axially and radially aligned. | 09-29-2011 |
Willis Lee Flaherty, Silver Spring, MD US
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20130138590 | SYSTEM FOR PLANNING, MANAGING, AND ANALYZING SPORTS TEAMS AND EVENTS - A system for planning, managing, and analyzing sports teams and events. The system may include a content management function for storing data. The data can pertain to a plurality of sports-related statistics and a variety of identifying data. The system and method can also include an event management function for planning and evaluating sports-related events such as practices and games. The system and method can also include a report function which can provide a variety of statistical analyses. | 05-30-2013 |