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20100048226 | MANAGING MOBILE MARKETING OFFERS - Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for managing marketing offers sent to a mobile device. According to one embodiment, a method for managing marketing offers sent to a mobile device can comprise receiving a marketing offer at the mobile device, receiving at the mobile device an indication of how to store the marketing offer, and storing the marketing offer on the mobile device based on the received indication. Receiving the indication of how to store the marketing offer can comprise receiving the indication from the user of the mobile device or receiving the indication with the marketing offer. The indication of how to store the marketing offer can comprise an indication of a location for storing the marketing offer. The location can comprise a sub-folder of an inbox of the mobile device, a sub-container of a mobile wallet of the mobile device, or another location. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049599 | FILTERING MOBILE MARKETING OFFERS - Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for filtering marketing messages sent to a mobile device. According to one embodiment, a method for filtering marketing messages sent to a mobile device can comprise receiving preference information from a user of the mobile device, the preference information indicating marketing offers the user considers to be relevant and generating one or more rules based on the preference information, the one or more rules defining conditions for marketing offers to be sent to the mobile device. The method can further comprise receiving marketing information related to at least one marketing offer, applying the one or more rules to the marketing information, and sending the marketing offer to the mobile device based on applying the one or more rules to the marketing information. | 02-25-2010 |
20100191633 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNT ACCESS FOR A MOBILE DEVICE VIA A GATEWAY - Systems and methods for providing secure access of at least one of multiple financial account processors to a mobile device and/or facilitating secure financial transactions initiated from a mobile device via a gateway. One method can include receiving a mobile personal identification number (M-PIN) number and Customer Unique Identifier (CUID) from a mobile device and processing the received M-PIN and CUID to identify a Mobile Unique Identifier (MUID). The MUID identifies an account of at least one financial account processor accessible via a gateway, and the mobile device is provided access to the account through the gateway. Prior to providing the mobile device with access to the account, a set of inquiries associated with the identified financial account processor(s) may be presented to the mobile device, and response information from the mobile device to answer the set of inquiries may be verified at the gateway. The mobile device is provided access to the financial account processor after the response information is verified. | 07-29-2010 |
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20100264243 | Separator Rotary Feeder and Method of Using the Same - A rotary feeder for feeding a particulate material including: a cylindrical housing comprising a feeder inlet, a first feeder outlet, and a second feeder outlet; a rotor mounted in the cylindrical housing including a plurality of substantially impeller blades defining a plurality of circumferentially spaced pockets alignable with the feeder inlet, first feeder outlet, and second feeder outlet, and adapted to sweep a wall of the cylindrical housing as the rotor rotates in the cylindrical housing; a device for rotating the rotor; and a separating screen in the first feeder outlet to substantially prevent oversize material from exiting through the first feeder outlet, wherein each of the plurality of circumferentially spaced pockets will align with the feeder inlet to receive therein a particulate material and an oversize material through the feeder inlet, rotate in the cylindrical housing to align with the first feeder outlet and discharge the particulate material therefrom, and rotate in the cylindrical housing to align with the second feeder outlet after alignment with the first feeder outlet and discharge the oversized material therefrom is provided as well as a method of using the same. | 10-21-2010 |
20110027156 | Systems and Methods for Removing Impurities From a Feed Fluid - Systems and methods for removing impurities from a feed fluid in a single vessel. A method generally includes, in single vessel, contacting a feed fluid passing through the vessel with a copper-based material for removing oxygen from the feed fluid; and contacting the feed fluid passing through the vessel with an adsorbent for removing at least one of water, carbon dioxide, and oxygenated hydrocarbons from the feed fluid. | 02-03-2011 |
20110184131 | Circulating Fluidized Bed Reactor - A continuous gas phase circulating bed reactor, including: a riser for contacting a catalyst and a first gas composition comprising an olefin to form a polyolefin under fast-fluidization regime or a dilute-phase pneumatic conveying regime conditions; a downer for contacting the catalyst and a second gas composition comprising an olefin to form additional polyolefin under fast fluidization regime or a dilute-phase pneumatic conveying regime conditions; and a transport section for conveying at least a portion of the catalyst, polyolefin, and additional polyolefin from the downer to the riser. Also disclosed is a polymerization process using such a circulating bed reactor. | 07-28-2011 |
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20090088519 | Furniture polish compositions substantially free of organic solvents - An easily spreadable furniture polish composition that provides dusting benefits and imparts shine with minimal residue to a surface to be treated. The furniture polish composition includes a film former, an aqueous carrier, an anionic associative polymer free of acrylates/C10-C30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymers, and is substantially free of organic solvents. In one embodiment, the anionic associative polymer is a hydrophobically-modified alkali-soluble emulsion polymer. | 04-02-2009 |
20120084933 | CLEANING HEAD FOR A TARGET SURFACE - A unit dose for cleaning an unsanitary surface, such as a toilet bowl. The unit dose comprises a water dispersible shell containing granules defining a core. The granules obviate the need for sheet material in the unit dose and provide cleaning efficacy when submerged. | 04-12-2012 |
20120246850 | Starch Head for Cleaning a Target Surface - A head for cleaning a target surface, such as a toilet bowl. The head has a longitudinal axis and comprises a starch based material. The material may be provided as a sheet, and formed to make a generally round head or a head of laminae. The head may optionally contain granules, which optionally define a core and improve the stiffness of the head. The starch based material may be extruded to have a machine direction oriented in the longitudinal direction of the cleaning device. | 10-04-2012 |
20120246853 | Starch Head Having a Stiffening Member - A head for cleaning a target surface, such as a toilet bowl. The head has a longitudinal axis and comprises a starch based material. The material may be provided as a sheet, and formed to make a generally round head or a head of laminae. The head may optionally contain granules, which optionally define a core and improve the stiffness of the head. The starch based material may be extruded to have a machine direction oriented in the longitudinal direction of the cleaning device. | 10-04-2012 |
20120246854 | Water Disposable Head Comprising Plural Water Disposable Materials - A head for cleaning a target surface, such as a toilet bowl. The head has a longitudinal axis and comprises a starch based material. The material may be provided as a sheet, and formed to make a generally round head or a head of laminae. The head may optionally contain granules, which optionally define a core and improve the stiffness of the head. The starch based material may be extruded to have a machine direction oriented in the longitudinal direction of the cleaning device. | 10-04-2012 |
20140290694 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR CLEANING A HARD SURFACE - Cleaning compositions for cleaning debris from a hard surface are described herein, the cleaning compositions include from about 0.001% to about 1% by weight of the composition of a thickener and from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the composition of an alkyl sulfate detergent surfactant that contains about 8 carbon atoms on the average, with substantially all of the alkyl groups having within two carbon atoms of the 8 average carbon atoms. They are high sudsing, have excellent soap scum removal and hard water deposit removal properties and are easy to rinse. A sprayer, methods of use and kits are also disclosed. | 10-02-2014 |
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20090294240 | DRIVE SHAFT ADAPTED FOR USE BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT MECHANISMS - A drive shaft is configured to be disposed between a drive mechanism and a plurality of driven mechanisms and to transfer a drive torque generated by the drive mechanism to one of the plurality of driven mechanisms. The drive shaft includes a first shaft section and a second shaft section. The first shaft section has a first outer diameter, and is dimensioned to be disposed within the drive mechanism, within one of the plurality of driven mechanisms, or simultaneously within the drive mechanism and one of the plurality of driven mechanisms. The first shaft section is also configured to at least selectively engage, and thereby at least selectively receive the drive torque generated in, the drive mechanism. The second shaft section is coupled to the first shaft section and has a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter. The second shaft section is dimensioned to be disposed within either the drive mechanism or one of the plurality of driven mechanisms. | 12-03-2009 |
20100025610 | LOW PROFILE VALVE ACTUATOR HAVING HIGH TORQUE OUTPUT - A valve actuator is provided for use in conjunction with a drive motor and a valve. In one embodiment, the valve actuator includes a housing assembly, a first power screw rotatably mounted in the housing assembly and configured to be rotated by the drive motor, a first rack translatably mounted in the housing assembly, and a pinion rotatably mounted in the housing assembly and mechanically linked to the valve. The first rack is threadably coupled to the first power screw and is configured to move linearly as the first power screw rotates. The pinion engages the first rack and is configured to rotate as the first rack moves linearly to move the valve to a desired position. | 02-04-2010 |
20100275710 | Ballscrew with an integral high-efficiency thrust bearing - A linear actuator includes a thrust bearing that is integral to the actuation member. The actuator includes a translation member and an actuation member. The actuation member is responsive to a drive force to rotate. The translation member is configured to translate in response to actuation member. The thrust bearing is coupled to the actuation member and includes an inner race, an outer race, and a plurality of balls. The thrust bearing is configured as a zero lead ballscrew, with the inner race integrally formed on the actuation member, and the plurality of balls disposed between the inner and outer races. | 11-04-2010 |
20130026284 | AIRCRAFT TAXI SYSTEM INCLUDING DRIVE CHAIN - An aircraft taxi drive system includes a motor that is configured to transfer power to an aircraft wheel via a drive chain, such that the motor rotates the aircraft wheel via the drive chain. In some examples, the drive chain is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the drive chain, such as an exterior surface of the drive chain, is engaged with a driven sprocket that is mechanically connected to an aircraft wheel. In the second position, the drive chain is disengaged from the driven sprocket. | 01-31-2013 |
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20100013226 | Tethered Autonomous Air Vehicle With Wind Turbines - A wind turbine energy conversion device that can take advantage of the higher speed and more persistent winds at higher altitudes is hereinafter disclosed. The wind turbine energy conversion device includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) connected to one end of a tether (which may include multiple shorter tethers), the other end being connected to a terrestrial anchorage point. The UAV flies at altitudes where wind speeds can reach 40 mph or higher. The UAV comprises a flying wing with one or more trailing wind power turbines and flies airborne maneuvers designed to increase relative wind speed up to about four times the true wind speed. | 01-21-2010 |
20100247018 | ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLY METHODS - A roller bearing assembly includes an annular outer ring with first and second outer ring shoulders that define a first raceway in the outer ring. An annular inner ring may be disposed substantially concentrically within the outer ring, the inner ring including a base portion and first and second inner ring shoulders that extend from and are integral with the base portion to define a second raceway in the inner ring. A plurality of rolling elements may be arranged between the inner ring and outer ring and within the first and second raceways to rotatably couple the outer ring to the inner ring. | 09-30-2010 |
20100270489 | BUTTERFLY VALVE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR SERRATED SPLINE CONSTRAINT - Butterfly valves assemblies are provided that include a flowbody, a butterfly plate, an actuator and an upper chimney and a lower chimney disposed within the flowbody. The flowbody has an inner surface defining a channel. The butterfly plate is disposed in the channel, is rotationally mounted to the flowbody, and has an outer periphery. The actuator has an actuator output shaft that is coupled to the valve shaft via a serrated spline coupling. The upper chimney and the lower chimney are configured to include bearing assemblies that constrain radial loads and thrust loads exerted upon the valve shaft and minimize misalignment of the serrated spline coupling. | 10-28-2010 |
20120104158 | COMPACT ELECTRIC TAXI ASSEMBLY FOR INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT - A electric taxi system (ETS) for an aircraft may comprise drive units mounted coaxially with wheels of the aircraft and dedicated motor control units for the drive units. The motor control units may be operable independently of one another so that a first one of the drive units can be operated at a speed different from an operating speed of a second one of the drive units. Independent operability of the drive units may provide enhanced maneuverability of the aircraft during taxiing. | 05-03-2012 |
20120104159 | COMPACT ELECTRIC TAXI ASSEMBLY FOR INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT - A electric taxi system (ETS) for an aircraft may comprise drive units mounted coaxially with wheels of the aircraft and dedicated motor control units for the drive units. The motor control units may be operable independently of one another so that a first one of the drive units can be operated at a speed different from an operating speed of a second one of the drive units. Independent operability of the drive units may provide enhanced maneuverability of the aircraft during taxiing. | 05-03-2012 |
20130284854 | COMPACT ELECTRIC TAXI ASSEMBLY FOR INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT - A method of taxing an aircraft with an electric taxi system (ETS) comprising of drive units producing airflow through rotors to pre-cool drive motors and produce rotation of aircraft wheels. The drive motors may be used to produce reverse motion of the aircraft and of operating the drive motors independently of one another so one can operate at a rate of speed and/or direction that is different from the second one of the drive units which may provide enhanced maneuverability of the aircraft during taxing. The drive motors may be controlled to produce regenerative power producing a deceleration of the aircraft that does not shift a center of gravity of the aircraft. | 10-31-2013 |
20140284421 | BETWEEN-WHEEL BOGIE MOUNTED TAXI SYSTEM - A motor-driven landing gear apparatus for an aircraft may include one or more motors attached to a bogie of the landing gear. At least one wheel-driving device may be attached to an axle of the landing gear. At least one telescoping shaft may interconnect the at least one motor and the at least one wheel-driving device. | 09-25-2014 |
20150240922 | SCREW-TYPE LINEAR ACTUATOR INCLUDING A TORSION ROD WITH BIDIRECTIONAL STOP - An actuator includes an actuator housing, a screw, a nut, a rod end, a torque bar, and a bidirectional stop. The torque bar extends through the screw and is configured to rotate therewith. The torque bar has a first end and a second end. The bidirectional stop is formed on the first end of the torque bar and is disposed external to the screw. The bidirectional stop has a first side and a second side. The first side has a third dog stop formed thereon, and the second side has a fourth dog stop formed thereon. The first dog stop engages the third dog stop when the nut is in the fully extended position, and the second dog stop engages the fourth dog stop when the nut is in the fully retracted position. | 08-27-2015 |
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20080270047 | Method and Apparatus for Analyzing Steam Trap Data - A system for analyzing steam trap data includes a steam trap monitoring device operable to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit the data to a computer; and includes a computer operable to receive the data, the computer including an algorithm for evaluating the data. A method of analyzing steam trap data includes the steps of: providing a steam trap monitoring device operable to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit data to a computer, and providing a computer operable to receive the data, the computer including an algorithm for evaluating the data; using the steam trap monitoring device to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit the data to the computer; and using the computer to receive the data, and evaluate the data with the algorithm. | 10-30-2008 |
20100153068 | STEAM TRAP MONITORING - An apparatus and method for monitoring the status of a steam trap include a device for sensing a process condition of the steam trap and a device for processing the sensed condition. The apparatus can include a processor positioned on a steam trap. The connection of the monitoring device to the steam trap can be to the trap itself or to an adjacent pipe or other apparatus. | 06-17-2010 |
20110316707 | REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE STEAM TRAPS - A system for remotely monitoring multiple steam traps includes a plurality of steam traps, each including a monitor comprising one or more sensors for sensing selected operating conditions of the steam trap, and a programmable controller operatively connected to receive the outputs of each of the sensors, convert the sensor outputs into one or more data signals corresponding to the sensed conditions, and transmit the data signals, directly or indirectly, to a central computer. The central computer includes a receiver and logic for evaluating the data received from the monitors to thereby monitor the condition of the steam traps. At least some of the steam trap monitors also include a local receiver adapted to receive data signals transmitted from other steam trap monitors and re-transmit the received data so that remote monitors otherwise outside the direct receiving range of the central computer are received by the central computer. | 12-29-2011 |
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20090042230 | FLEA ALLANTOINASE PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to flea allantoinase proteins; to flea allantoinase nucleic acid molecules, including those that encode such flea allantoinase proteins; to antibodies raised against such proteins; and to compounds that inhibit the activity of such proteins. The present invention also includes methods to obtain such proteins, nucleic acid molecules, antibodies, and inhibitory compounds. The present invention also includes therapeutic compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds, particularly those that specifically inhibit flea allantoinase activity, as well as the use of such therapeutic compositions to treat animals. | 02-12-2009 |
20090186008 | FLEA HEAD, NERVE CORD, HINDGUT AND MALPIGHIAN TUBULE NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES, PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule proteins; to flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule nucleic acid molecules, including those that encode such flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule proteins; to antibodies raised against such flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule proteins; and to compounds that inhibit flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule protein activity. The present invention also includes methods to obtain such proteins, nucleic acid molecules, antibodies, and inhibitory compounds. Also included in the present invention are therapeutic compositions comprising proteins, nucleic acid molecules, or protective compounds derived from proteins of the present invention as well as the use of such therapeutic compositions to protect animals from flea infestation. Also included in the present invention is the use of flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule proteins to derive inhibitory compounds. | 07-23-2009 |
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20140348054 | Wireless Relay Module for Remote Monitoring Systems - A wireless relay module for networked communications between a series of medical devices and a remote monitoring device. An interface circuit coupled to each medical device communicates with the wireless relay module via a wireless relay network. The relay module communicates with the remote monitoring device over one or more internet-accessible wireless communication networks, and includes a receiver coupled to the wireless relay network, transmitter(s) for the wireless relay network or other wireless relay networks, other transmitters for the one or more Internet-accessible wireless communications networks; and a controller. The controller determines a status of the one or more internet-accessible wireless communications networks. When the status indicates that at least one of the internet-accessible wireless communications network is available, the appropriate transmitter is selected for the transmitting medical device data over the available internet-accessible wireless communications networks. When the internet-accessible wireless communications networks are not accessible, the appropriate wireless relay network transmitter is selected for transmitting the data to another wireless relay module. | 11-27-2014 |
20150073338 | ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP WITH ACCELERATION SENSOR AND RELATED METHODS THEREFOR - An enteral feeding pump for mounting a pump set for enteral delivery of fluid through the pump set to a subject including a housing capable of receiving at least a portion of a pump set. A pumping device contacts the pump set when the pump set is received by the housing so the pumping device acts on the pump set to produce fluid flow in the pump set for enteral delivery of fluid to a subject. A sensor is connected to the housing for sensing acceleration of at least a portion of the housing caused by an impact to the housing and producing a signal in response to the sensed acceleration. A control circuit in the housing is programmed to perform an operation after the sensor produces a predetermined sequence of signals. | 03-12-2015 |
20150093307 | Certification Cassette and Related Methods - A certification cassette for testing a pumping apparatus including at least one identification reader. The cassette comprises a housing configured for releasable attachment to the pumping apparatus in an aligned position. A space defined within the housing is configured to receive a rotor of the pumping apparatus therein when the housing is in the aligned position. The space is free of fluid carrying conduits disposed for engaging the rotor. An identification member is positioned in the housing. The identification member is operable to induce an expected identification reader response when the identification reader is functioning properly. The cassette is arranged to operatively align the identification member with the identification reader when the housing is in the aligned position. | 04-02-2015 |
20150342835 | Enteral Feeding Pump Certification - A method of performing a certification on an enteral feeding pump based on at least one operating parameter of the pump includes communicating certification information between the pump and a certification application remote from the pump. The at least one operating parameter is compared to a specified operating metric to verify that the at least one operating parameter of the pump is within the specified operating metric. | 12-03-2015 |
20160061348 | Enteral Feeding Pump Certification - A method of performing a certification on an enteral feeding pump based on at least one operating parameter of the pump includes communicating certification information between the pump and a certification application remote from the pump. The at least one operating parameter is compared to a specified operating metric to verify that the at least one operating parameter of the pump is within the specified operating metric. | 03-03-2016 |
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20100004788 | RE-CERTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A FLOW CONTROL APPARATUS - A process for verifying that at least one component of a flow control apparatus is functioning within a predetermined operational range comprises loading a re-certification feeding set to a flow control apparatus and sensing that the re-certification feeding set has been loaded. Software comprising a re-certification procedure verifies at least one component of the flow control apparatus is functioning within a predetermined operational range. | 01-07-2010 |
20100030361 | RE-CERTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A FLOW CONTROL APPARATUS - A flow control apparatus includes a flow control apparatus adapted to load a re-certification feeding set. The apparatus further includes a software subsystem in communication with the flow control apparatus having a re-certification procedure that determines whether a user has performed manual tests on the apparatus to verify that at least one component of the apparatus is functioning within a predetermined operational range. The subsystem disables automatic testing if it determines that manual testing has not been performed and executes a reiterative process prompting the user to conduct manual testing if the subsystem determines that manual testing has been performed. | 02-04-2010 |
20100056994 | PUMPING APPARATUS WITH SECURE LOADING FEATURES - A pumping apparatus and pump set for use to deliver a supply of liquid to a patient. The feeding set has a conduit for the nutrient liquid and a safety interlock device associated with the conduit. The pumping apparatus has a pumping device and a control system for controlling operation of the pump. An electromagnetic radiation source is operatively connected to the control system of the pump for emitting an electromagnetic radiation signal in a direction for striking the safety interlock device of the feeding set. The safety interlock device being adapted to affect the direction of the electromagnetic radiation. An electromagnetic radiation detector is operatively connected to the control system for receiving the electromagnetic radiation signal when the direction is affected by the safety interlock device, and provides an indication to the control system that the feeding set conduit is properly positioned in the feeding pump. | 03-04-2010 |
20100198144 | METHOD FOR USING A PUMP SET HAVING SECURE LOADING FEATURES - A controller for operating a pumping apparatus to supply fluid to a patient through a pump set includes a processor programmed to instruct a first source of electromagnetic radiation to emit electromagnetic radiation in a direction for striking a safety interlock of the pump set. The processor activates a first electromagnetic radiation detector to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the first source. The processor instructs a second source of electromagnetic radiation to emit electromagnetic radiation in a direction for striking the safety interlock. The processor activates a second electromagnetic radiation detector to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the second source. The processor controls the pumping apparatus to operate for pumping fluid in the pump set only when electromagnetic radiation emitted from the first source is detected by the first detector and when the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the second source is not detect by the second detector. | 08-05-2010 |
20110021979 | Enteral Feeding Set and Interlock Device Therefor - An enteral feeding set for an enteral feeding pump having a control system for controlling operation of the pump to supply nutrient liquid to a patient through the enteral feeding set loaded in the pump, a source of electromagnetic radiation for emitting electromagnetic radiation and an electromagnetic radiation detector for receiving the electromagnetic radiation. The enteral feeding set includes a conduit for carrying nutrient liquid to a patient and a safety interlock device associated with the conduit adapted for mounting in the pump. The safety interlock device includes an electromagnetic radiation propagation affecting member formed to affect the propagation of electromagnetic radiation from the source of electromagnetic radiation through the safety interlock device and block visible light when properly loaded on the pump for directing the electromagnetic radiation from the source of electromagnetic radiation to the detector. | 01-27-2011 |
20120065469 | CATHETER WITH IMAGING ASSEMBLY - A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal. | 03-15-2012 |
20120172665 | Assembly with Imaging Electronics - A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal. | 07-05-2012 |
20120182143 | Wireless Relay Module For Remote Monitoring Systems Having Power And Medical Device Proximity Monitoring Functionality - Wireless relay modules for networked communications between a medical device and a remote monitoring device via wireless relay networks and/or internet-accessible wireless communications networks. The wireless relay module includes a receiver, a first transmitter coupled to the wireless relay network, a second transmitter coupled to the internet-accessible wireless communication network, a controller and a display. The controller is coupled to the first and second transmitters, and controls the wireless relay module to select one of the transmitters for transmitting medical device data over one of the two respective networks. The controller generates an alarm signal and stores storing wirelessly-received medical device data in a memory of the wireless relay module upon detecting a changed characteristic for a power source of the wireless relay module. The controller also generates an alarm upon detecting a change in a characteristic of a signal transmitted by the medical device. | 07-19-2012 |
20120182894 | WIRELESS RELAY MODULE FOR REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEMS - A wireless relay module for networked communications between a series of medical devices and a remote monitoring device. The relay module communicates with the remote monitoring device over one or more internet-accessible wireless communication networks, and includes a receiver, transmitter for communicating over wireless relay networks, other transmitters for the one or more internet-accessible wireless communications networks; and a controller. The controller determines a status of the one or more internet-accessible wireless communications networks. When the status indicates that at least one of the interne-accessible wireless communications network is available, the appropriate transmitter is selected for the transmitting medical device data over the available internet-accessible wireless communications networks. When internet-accessible wireless communications networks are not accessible, the appropriate wireless relay network transmitter is selected for transmitting the data to another wireless relay module. | 07-19-2012 |
20120182924 | Medical Device Wireless Network Architectures - An architecture for networked communications between a series of medical devices and a remote monitoring device. An interface circuit coupled to each medical device communicates with one of a plurality of relay modules via a wireless relay network. The relay modules communicate with the remote monitoring device over an internet-accessible wireless communication network. Each relay module includes a receiver coupled to the wireless relay network, a first transmitter coupled to the wireless relay network, a second transmitter coupled to the internet-accessible wireless communications network; and a controller. The controller determines a status of the internet-accessible wireless communications network. When the status indicates that the internet-accessible wireless communications network is accessible to the wireless relay module, the second transmitter is selected for transmitting medical device data. When the internet-accessible wireless communications network is not accessible, the first transmitter is selected for transmitting the data to another wireless relay module. | 07-19-2012 |
20120184207 | Wireless Relay Module for Remote Monitoring Systems - A wireless relay module for networked communications between a series of medical devices and a remote monitoring device. An interface circuit coupled to each medical device communicates with the wireless relay module via a wireless relay network. The relay module communicates with the remote monitoring device over an internet-accessible wireless communication network, and includes a receiver coupled to the wireless relay network, a first transmitter coupled to the wireless relay network, a second transmitter coupled to the internet-accessible wireless communications network; and a controller. The controller determines a status of the internet-accessible wireless communications network. When the status indicates that the internet-accessible wireless communications network is accessible, the second transmitter is selected for transmitting medical device data. When the internet-accessible wireless communications network is not accessible, the first transmitter is selected for transmitting the data to another wireless relay module. | 07-19-2012 |
20120184237 | Wireless Relay Module Having Emergency Call Functionality - A system for networked communications between a series of medical devices, wireless relay modules, and a remote device wireless relay network and an internet-accessible wireless communication network. At least one relay module includes a receiver, a first transmitter coupled to the wireless relay network, a second transmitter coupled to the internet-accessible wireless communication network, and a controller. The controller determines whether the internet-accessible wireless communications network is accessible. If accessible, then medical device data is transmitted to a remote device over that network using the second transmitter. If not accessible, then the first transmitter is used to transmit medical device data to another wireless relay module over the wireless relay network. Additionally, the controller analyzes the medical device data to determine whether an emergency condition exists, and transmits the medical device data to an emergency responder if such condition occurs together with location data for an associated medical device. | 07-19-2012 |
20120184899 | PUMP SET HAVING SECURE LOADING FEATURES - An enteral feeding set for an enteral feeding pump having a control system for controlling operation of the pump to supply nutrient liquid to a patient through the enteral feeding set loaded in the pump, a source of electromagnetic radiation operatively connected to the control system of the pump for emitting electromagnetic radiation, and an electromagnetic radiation detector operatively connected to the control system for receiving the electromagnetic radiation and providing an indication to the control system that the feeding set is properly loaded in the pump. The feeding set includes a conduit for carrying nutrient liquid to a patient. A safety interlock includes a light pipe for providing a passage of the electromagnetic radiation from the source of electromagnetic radiation to the electromagnetic radiation detector only when the safety interlock is loaded in the pump such that nutrient liquid flow to the patient is regulated by the pump. | 07-19-2012 |
20120185268 | System And Method For Patient Identification In A Remote Monitoring System - A patient monitoring system for remote monitoring of medical devices. The system includes a medical device, a patient identification device and a wireless relay module. The relay module receives patient identification information from the patient identification device and medical device identification from the medical device via a wireless relay network, and transmits this information to the remote monitoring device via an internet-accessible wireless communications network. The remote monitoring device returns an acknowledgement status to the relay module, which the relay module transmits to the medical device. Upon receipt of an acknowledgment status indicating that the patient's use of the medical device is authorized, the medical device transmits medical device data to the relay module via the wireless relay network, and the relay module relays the medical device data to the remote monitoring device via the internet-accessible wireless communications network. | 07-19-2012 |
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20130083823 | ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER WITH IMAGE SENSOR AND DISPLAY - A thermometer for measuring a temperature of a subject. The thermometer includes a probe for insertion into an orifice of the subject. An electromagnetic radiation sensor at the probe senses electromagnetic radiation within the orifice of the subject. The electromagnetic radiation sensor generates data indicative of both the temperature of the subject and one or more anatomical images of the subject. A controller receives the data from the electromagnetic radiation sensor. The controller generates a temperature image on the display indicative of the computed temperature of the subject and one or more anatomical images of the subject on the display. | 04-04-2013 |
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