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| 20150277407 | LOCATION DETECTION OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN A BUILDING - A system and method for determining a location of an equipment controller within a building including a building automation system are disclosed. The method includes receiving, by a main controller of the building automation system, a request from a mobile device to locate an equipment controller. The main controller monitors one or more sensors that are in communication with the main controller for a user-initiated communication-modifying event in response to receiving the request from the mobile device. The main controller determines a hardware address of the equipment controller in response to receiving a user-initiated communication-modifying event from one of the equipment controller and of the one or more sensors. | 10-01-2015 |
| 20150382449 | TECHNIQUES AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE COMPONENT GROUNDING - Techniques and arrangements for forming ground bonds between a plurality of components are provided. In one form, a grounding arrangement includes a first circuit board including a first ground plane and a flange member electrically coupled to the first ground plane. The arrangement also includes a second circuit board including a second ground plane, and a polymeric member including an electrically conductive coating. The polymeric member forms a bond between the first ground plane, the flange member, and the second ground plane. In one particular but non-limiting aspect of this form, the grounding arrangement is utilized in a human machine interface having a liquid crystal display. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the description and drawings. | 12-31-2015 |
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| 20110088992 | PISTON PLATE CONNECTION WITH BLIND RIVETING - A clutch assembly for a torque converter, including: a cover; a piston plate including a hole; and a rivet in the hole. The rivet includes a rivet head. Prior to applying pressure to the rivet to fix the rivet to the piston plate, the rivet head is clamped between the piston plate and the cover. A clutch assembly for a torque converter, including: a cover; a piston plate with a hole; a leaf spring with a first end fixedly attached to the cover and a second end; and a rivet connecting the second end of the leaf spring to the piston plate. The rivet includes: a head disposed between the leaf spring second end and the cover; and a shaft in the piston plate hole. The piston plate or the cover is deflectable to clamp the rivet head between the cover and the piston plate before the shaft is expanded. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20120073279 | RIVET FOR USE WITH ANGLED FIXTURE AND METHOD THEREOF - A method of connecting plates in a torque converter including: forming a head of a rivet with an end surface that is curved or forms multiple planes; forming a portion of an interior surface of the cover to protrude or indent with respect to a surrounding portion of the interior surface; disposing the body of the rivet in respective holes in respective portions of the plates; and displacing the plates such that the end surface of the rivet head contacts the portion of the interior surface, the respective portions of the first and second plates are at an acute angle with respect to the surrounding portion of the interior surface, and a longitudinal axis of the rivet is at an acute angle with respect to a line orthogonal to the surrounding portion of the interior surface. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073926 | PISTON SEAL WITH CENTERING WASHER - A torque converter, including: a piston plate for a lock-up clutch, the piston plate including a circumferential surface forming an opening axially aligned with an axis of rotation for the torque converter; a ring-shaped element fixedly secured to the piston plate; and a seal in compressive engagement with the circumferential surface, axially aligned with the ring-shaped element, and including a surface facing radially inward for forming a seal with an input shaft inserted into the torque converter. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120151907 | FLANGED IMPELLER HUB - An impeller hub including a tube portion extending along an axis, the tube portion having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, wherein a longitudinal bore forms the inner diameter, a flange extending radially out from the tube portion, wherein the longitudinal bore through the tube portion and the flange are formed by a cold forming process. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20140034442 | PISTON PLATE CONNECTION WITH BLIND RIVETING AND METHODS THEREOF - A method of assembling a piston plate and cover for a torque converter comprising the steps of: installing a shimming leaf into the cover; installing a rivet comprising a rivet head and a rivet body into a piston plate hole; supporting the rivet head with the shimming leaf; and expanding the rivet body into the piston plate hole. The method includes a shimming leaf assembly, wherein the shimming leaf assembly comprises the shimming leaf and a pivot, wherein the shimming leaf is rotatable about the pivot. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20150047193 | PRE-STRESSED TORQUE CONVERTER SHELL - A method for manufacturing a torque converter shell is provided to induce favorable residual stress in a direction of a loading condition to improve durability during cycle pressurization. The method includes inducing favorable residual stress on a front cover, an impeller shell, or both the front cover and the impeller shell to improve the durability of these components. The induced residual stresses reduce the stress experienced by these components during operation. The front cover and impeller shell are welded together to form the torque converter shell. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150152950 | RE-ENFORCES iTC PUMP - The present invention is a clutch plate attached to the inner surface of the impeller and/or turbine of a torque converter. The clutch plate supports friction material that enables the engagement of the turbine and impeller in the form of a turbine clutch. The clutch plate acts to relieve strain on the impeller shell when engagement occurs. In addition, the clutch plate provides an enlarged vertical surface to hold additional friction material. | 06-04-2015 |
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| 20110189638 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT - A system for learning assessment comprising, in one example embodiment, comprises a simulator interface to provide to a learner information concerning a continuing education activity and to present a case scenario related to the continuing education activity, a communication module to receive actions performed by the learner at the simulator interface, the actions intended to manage the case scenario, a tracking module to track and record the actions performed by the learner, and an evaluation module to evaluate the actions in view of a predetermined expected action outcome and, based on the evaluation, to produce a score indicative of an ability of the learner to apply the information concerning the continuing education activity. In one example embodiment, the continuing education activity is related to an electronic health record (EHR), the simulator interface is a skin of the EHR, and the learner is a medical provider. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120035986 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE SKILL ACQUISITION AND DEMONSTRATION OF SKILL - A system for the management of skill acquisition and demonstration of skill mastery, in one example embodiment, comprises an interface between a learner and a skill acquisition and demonstration of skill mastery system, a display module to display, via the interface, one or more skills to be acquired by the learner, a training module to provide training material to the learner, a testing module to test acquisition of the one or more skills by the learner, a status module to determine, based on the testing, a status indicative of the acquisition of and thus demonstration of mastery of the one or more skills by the learner, a statistics module to collect statistics associated with the acquisition of and thus demonstration of mastery of the one or more skills, and a report module to report the acquisition of and thus demonstration of mastery of the one or more skills. The training material may include multimedia. The testing module may provide questions related to the multimedia. Correctly answering the questions may result in the automatic change of status associated with the one or more skills. The system may also comprise a statistics module to provide statistics accessible by clicking on a point in a graph associated with the skill acquisition and demonstration of skill mastery. The demonstration of skill mastery may be provided by a support staff while assessing the mastery of a specific skill. The system may operate in substantially real time. | 02-09-2012 |
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| 20120215685 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A LINE OF CREDIT BALANCE TO A CASH ACCOUNT - The present invention provides an automated system configured to facilitate transfers of cash value from one or more lines of credit to one or more deposit accounts or payment systems. An automated system ensures that requested funds are available in a customer's one or more lines of credit and electronically deposits the requested funds into one or more designated deposit accounts or payment systems. An automated system provides a means for customers to manage lines of credit, setup transfer transactions, define rules governing transfers and view transactional history. The automated system, in network connection with the lending organization's backend systems, may authenticate customer identities and credit accounts as well as insure that the requested funds are available for transfer into a deposit account. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130066763 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A LINE OF CREDIT BALANCE TO A CASH ACCOUNT - The present invention provides an automated system configured to facilitate transfers of cash value from one or more lines of credit to one or more deposit accounts or payment systems. An automated system ensures that requested funds are available in a customer's one or more lines of credit and electronically deposits the requested funds into one or more designated deposit accounts or payment systems. An automated system provides a means for customers to manage lines of credit, setup transfer transactions, define rules governing transfers and view transactional history. The automated system, in network connection with the lending organization's backend systems, may authenticate customer identities and credit accounts as well as insure that the requested funds are available for transfer into a deposit account. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20140046834 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A LINE OF CREDIT BALANCE TO A CASH ACCOUNT - The present invention provides an automated system configured to facilitate transfers of cash value from one or more lines of credit to one or more deposit accounts or payment systems. An automated system ensures that requested funds are available in a customer's one or more lines of credit and electronically deposits the requested funds into one or more designated deposit accounts or payment systems. An automated system provides a means for customers to manage lines of credit, setup transfer transactions, define rules governing transfers and view transactional history. The automated system, in network connection with the lending organization's backend systems, may authenticate customer identities and credit accounts as well as insure that the requested funds are available for transfer into a deposit account. | 02-13-2014 |
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| 20120197801 | MERCHANT PAYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE PHONES - A method and system for processing a payment for a transaction with a merchant by a customer via a customer's mobile phone is disclosed. The method and system utilizes a customer mobile identifier comprised of an Issuer's BIN and the customer's telephone number. The merchant enters a customer's mobile phone number into the POS terminal and a transaction amount. This generates a transaction authorization request message in the POS terminal. The request is sent to the customer's mobile phone. The customer then selects a funding account. The amount and merchant's authorization request is then sent to the funding institution to authorize the transaction. Upon verification of account balance, the institution debits the funding account, and sends an approval message to both the customer's mobile phone and to the merchant's POS terminal. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20150220895 | DISTRIBUTOR BUSINESS TO RETAILER BUSINESS PAYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD USING MOBILE PHONES - A method and system for processing invoice transactions between vendors (distributors) and retailers via mobile phone is disclosed. Each distributor has a unique vendor identifier. Each retailer has a unique identifier, typically his/her mobile phone number. An intermediary system processes payments and upon verification of account balance at retailer's bank, the intermediary system notifies the vendor bank, debits the funding account at the retailer's bank, processes a credit to the vendor's bank, and sends an approval message to the retailer's mobile phone. | 08-06-2015 |
| 20150227900 | BUSINESS TO BUSINESS INVOICE GENERATION AND PAYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD USING MOBILE PHONES - A method and system for processing invoice transactions between vendors (distributors) and retailers (merchants) via mobile phone is disclosed. Each distributor has a unique vendor identifier. Each retailer has a unique identifier, typically his/her mobile phone number. An intermediary system processes payments and upon verification of account balance at retailer's bank, the intermediary system notifies the vendor bank, debits the funding account at the retailer's bank, processes a credit to the vendor's bank, and sends an approval message to the retailer's mobile phone. | 08-13-2015 |
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| 20100196308 | VITAMIN D3 AND ANALOGS THEREOF FOR ALLEVIATING SIDE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH CHEMOTHERAPY - The present disclosure relates to the use of vitamin D compounds, such as vitamin D3, or analogs and/or metabolites thereof, to modulate bone marrow progenitors and stromal cells prior to the administration of antineoplastic agents. The methods of the present disclosure may ameliorate myelosuppression by increasing the availability of pluripotent stem cell progenitors, and can be used in combination with standard therapy (e.g. granulocyte stimulating factor) to increase proliferation of myeloid cells and/or improve their mobilization from the bone marrow, thereby diminishing the dose and administration of colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) as well as the recuperation time following chemotherapy. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20120269867 | METHODS OF TREATING CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TUMORS - The invention provides methods and compositions for treatment of a subject with a central nervous system (CNS) tumor comprising administration of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), particularly when the subject exhibits at least one CNS abnormality as a result of the tumor. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20150157559 | METHODS OF TREATMENT OF CANCER BY CONTINUOUS INFUSION OF COENZYME Q10 - The invention provides regimens and methods for the treatment of cancer comprising continuous infusion of coenzyme Q10. The coenzyme Q10 may be administered as a monotherapy, or in combination with an additional agent, such as an anticancer agent, a chemotherapeutic agent, or an anti-angiogenic agent. The coenzyme Q10 may be administered at two or more different rates. | 06-11-2015 |
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| 20100044528 | MOUNTING CLIPS AND SENSOR INSTALLATIONS FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLE DOORS - A clip for securing one object relative to another, such as securing an object to a vehicle door or frame is provided. The clip is useful for installing a strip of safety sensors around the circumference of a vehicle door retrofitted with a motorized assist system. 22 | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100045065 | SENSOR INSTALLATIONS FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLE DOORS - A system and method of installing sensors around a perimeter of a motorized armored vehicle door to detect obstructions between a closing door and a door frame are provided. A safety switch including a plurality of sensors formed of a sensing element molded in a casing is provided. Adjacent sensors are separated from one another by electrical connectors. A clip is used to retrofit the safety switch to the door. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20110162279 | SENSOR INSTALLATIONS FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLE DOORS - An obstruction detection system using a safety switch with a plurality of sensors is provided. The sensors include a sensing element molded in a casing and separated from an adjacent sensor by one of a plurality of connectors. A clip has a strip portion and a first attachment arm extending at an angle from the strip portion. A second attachment arm extends from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion. The barb leg has a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end with the barb leg connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm and the second leg end is disposed toward and spaced apart from the strip portion. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110163209 | MOUNTING CLIPS AND SENSOR INSTALLATIONS FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLE DOORS - Clips for attaching sensors, cables, or other items to doors, such as retrofitted armored vehicle doors, are provided. In one example embodiment, a clip includes a strip portion, a first attachment arm extending from the strip portion, and a second attachment arm extending from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion and includes a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end. The barb leg is connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm, and the second leg end is disposed towards and spaced apart from the strip portion. A cable clamp extends from an end of the second attachment arm opposite the strip portion or an end of the strip portion opposite the first attachment arm. | 07-07-2011 |
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| 20080269662 | CONDUIT DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING A CONDUIT DEVICE IN A TISSUE WALL - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit device including an attaching device configured for defining a helical pathway through a tissue wall and complementary ring in cooperation for securing the device within an aperture defined in the tissue wall. Some embodiments of the present invention further provide a system for implanting a conduit device in a tissue wall. More specifically, some embodiments provide a system including a coring device for defining an aperture in a tissue by removing and retaining a tissue core and securely implanting a conduit device therein so as to provide fluid communication between a first and second surface of the tissue wall via the conduit device. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090157174 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT - The present invention describes a cardiac prosthetic system ( | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090292353 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONTROL THE DIMENSION OF A HEART VALVE - The cinching apparatus ( | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110028985 | CONDUIT DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING A CONDUIT DEVICE IN A TISSUE WALL - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit device including an attaching device configured for defining a helical pathway through a tissue wall and complementary ring in cooperation for securing the device within an aperture defined in the tissue wall. Some embodiments of the present invention further provide a system for implanting a conduit device in a tissue wall. More specifically, some embodiments provide a system including a coring device for defining an aperture in a tissue by removing and retaining a tissue core and securely implanting a conduit device therein so as to provide fluid communication between a first and second surface of the tissue wall via the conduit device. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20130218169 | Conduit Device and System for Implanting a Conduit Device in a Tissue Wall - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit device including an attaching device configured for defining a helical pathway through a tissue wall and complementary ring in cooperation for securing the device within an aperture defined in the tissue wall. Some embodiments of the present invention further provide a system for implanting a conduit device in a tissue wall. More specifically, some embodiments provide a system including a coring device for defining an aperture in a tissue by removing and retaining a tissue core and securely implanting a conduit device therein so as to provide fluid communication between a first and second surface of the tissue wall via the conduit device. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20140371518 | CONDUIT DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING A CONDUIT DEVICE IN A TISSUE WALL - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit device including an attaching device configured for defining a helical pathway through a tissue wall and complementary ring in cooperation for securing the device within an aperture defined in the tissue wall. Some embodiments of the present invention further provide a system for implanting a conduit device in a tissue wall. More specifically, some embodiments provide a system including a coring device for defining an aperture in a tissue by removing and retaining a tissue core and securely implanting a conduit device therein so as to provide fluid communication between a first and second surface of the tissue wall via the conduit device. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150342602 | Systems and Methods for Percutaneous Access, Stabilization and Closure of Organs - Systems and methods for accessing, stabilizing and sealing a device attached to a tissue surface comprising a tissue attaching device having an outer base ring defining an opening therethrough and a distally projecting tissue attachment element. The systems variously utilize annular sealing flanges distally attached to the outer base ring outside or inside the tissue attachment element to create a fluid tight seal. The systems variously utilize coils with regions of differing pitch to create sealing tissue pressure. Methods for installing an apical attaching device with a transapical port into a patient, comprising assessing the patient's viability for installation of the apical attaching device by determining an Index of Tissue Elasticity (ITE). | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150374494 | PAPILLARY MUSCLE POSITION CONTROL DEVICES, SYSTEMS, & METHODS - Papillary muscle position control devices, systems, and methods are provided. According to an exemplary embodiment, a papillary muscle position control device generally comprises a first anchor, a second anchor, and a support structure. The first anchor can be configured to fixedly connect to an in situ valve of a heart ventricle. The second anchor can be configured to fixedly connect to a muscle wall of the valve. The support structure can be configured to have an adjustable length and be coupled to the first anchor and second anchor such that adjusting the length of the support structure varies a distance between the first anchor and the second anchor. Other embodiments are also claimed and described. | 12-31-2015 |
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| 20080207989 | System For Positioning Support Mesh in a Patient - A surgical system for positioning organs in a patient. The surgical system includes a mesh retrieval device and a mesh support structure. The mesh support structure is suitable for implanting in the patient to position the organ at a desired location in the patient. The mesh retrieval device is engageable with the mesh support structure. The system includes specialized needles and cannulas for delivery of the mesh retrieval device to the mesh support structure and the subsequent positioning of the mesh support structure, which results in the positioning of the organ. Methods of positioning organs in a patient using such devices are also disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090221867 | Integral Sling Connection System and Method - The present invention includes implantable sling systems for treating urinary incontinence and methods of forming such sling systems. In one embodiment, the sling includes connectors which are integrally molded over each end of the sling. The connectors are releasably attachable to a surgical needle during implantation in a tissue pathway to treat incontinence. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090240104 | Surgical Articles and Methods for Treating Pelvic Conditions - An implant, insertion tool, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. A threading guide is provided to assist in threading the guide through the aperture. An anchor also provided to with a retaining member to retain the anchor in tissue. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20120016182 | Fold-Resistant Pelvic Implant System and Method - A pelvic non-folding hammock implant is provided. Such an implant can be constructed of a polymer material to provide an implant portion, e.g., support portion, having one or more extending and independent teeth-like features defining a fold control portion in a generally comb-like construct. The individual teeth resist folding by providing independently reacting extensions along the fold control portion. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20130144115 | SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are devices, implants, insertion tools, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140128664 | ADJUSTABLE TENSION INCONTINENCE SLING ASSEMBLIES - Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus and first and second sling end portions extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism comprises one or more of a sling tensioning suture or band, a tensioning device coupled to a suture or band free end, a tissue anchor coupled to one or more of a suture free end and a sling end, a mesh fold, a suture tube, and a sling sheath in various combinations. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140309485 | SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are devices, implants, insertion tools, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20150150670 | Surgical Articles and Methods for Treating Pelvic Conditions - An implant, insertion tool, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. A threading guide is provided to assist in threading the guide through the aperture. An anchor also provided to with a retaining member to retain the anchor in tissue. | 06-04-2015 |
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| 20100076254 | ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION TO TREAT FECAL INCONTINENCE AND/OR PELVIC PROLAPSE - Surgical procedures, kits and implants for alleviating human urinary and fecal incontinence are disclosed. Electrical stimulation is provided at one or more locations or positions in relation to or within an anal sphincter muscle comprising an internal anal sphincter surrounding the anus, an external anal sphincter surrounding the internal anal sphincter, a levator ani coupled to the external anal sphincter and perineal floor muscles around the anal orifice to treat or control fecal incontinence. Stimulation electrodes are mounted to one of a mesh patch, a fecal sling or the cuff of an artificial anal sphincter. Tissue anchors may be provided to engage tissue to stabilize mesh patch(es) or the fecal sling. Rectal pressure is detected and employed in controlling delivery of electrical stimulation. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110034759 | SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are devices, implants, insertion tools, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110130776 | OCCLUSION DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR OCCLUDING A REPRODUCTIVE BODY LUMEN - A system and method of occluding a reproductive body lumen ( | 06-02-2011 |
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| 20100076254 | ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION TO TREAT FECAL INCONTINENCE AND/OR PELVIC PROLAPSE - Surgical procedures, kits and implants for alleviating human urinary and fecal incontinence are disclosed. Electrical stimulation is provided at one or more locations or positions in relation to or within an anal sphincter muscle comprising an internal anal sphincter surrounding the anus, an external anal sphincter surrounding the internal anal sphincter, a levator ani coupled to the external anal sphincter and perineal floor muscles around the anal orifice to treat or control fecal incontinence. Stimulation electrodes are mounted to one of a mesh patch, a fecal sling or the cuff of an artificial anal sphincter. Tissue anchors may be provided to engage tissue to stabilize mesh patch(es) or the fecal sling. Rectal pressure is detected and employed in controlling delivery of electrical stimulation. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110034759 | SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are devices, implants, insertion tools, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110124954 | Adjustable tension incontinence sling assemblies - Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling ( | 05-26-2011 |
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| 20080290771 | Interlocking structural element for cabinets and enclosures - An interlocking structural element is disclosed for the construction of cabinets and enclosures, including modular cabinets and enclosures. Four equal lengths of the interlocking structural element can be used in conjunction with simple flat rectangular panels to fabricate a single enclosure. Additional lengths may be used to fabricate an enclosure with multiple compartments. The interlocking structural element may be fabricated by extruding metal or other material such as plastic. The element incorporates slots for easy mounting of shelves, printed circuit boards or other objects within the enclosure. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20110163648 | Interlocking Structural Element for Cabinets and Enclosures - An interlocking structural element is disclosed for the construction of cabinets and enclosures, including modular cabinets and enclosures. Four equal lengths of the interlocking structural element can be used in conjunction with simple flat rectangular panels to fabricate a single enclosure. Additional lengths may be used to fabricate an enclosure with multiple compartments. The interlocking structural element may be fabricated by extruding metal or other material such as plastic. The element incorporates slots for easy mounting of shelves, printed circuit boards or other objects within the enclosure. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20120062642 | INKJET PRINTER WITH DOT ALIGNMENT VISION SYSTEM - Image processing of printed patterns of arrays of dots generated by an array of inkjet heads uses a vision system, including an HD color camera that can be a fixed focus or include autofocus and zoom capabilities. Pattern recognition techniques are used to analyze as many patterns as necessary to perform multiple alignment functions, such as dot size, shape, and integrity; unidirectional, bidirectional, and step alignments; physical position and straightness of jet packs; flatness of platen or media belt; mapping imperfections in rods and rails of guiding systems; and checking jet alignments from a reference jet to all other jet packs. From such image analysis, correction values are generated that are used to effect manual or automatic adjustment of the inkjet heads physical position, voltage, temperature, and firing pulse timing and/or duration; and to position the printed dots fired from the nozzles in the inkjet heads in the appropriate position. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120313995 | INKJET PRINTER WITH DOT ALIGNMENT VISION SYSTEM - Image processing of printed patterns of arrays of dots generated by an array of inkjet heads uses a vision system, including an HD color camera that can be a fixed focus or include autofocus and zoom capabilities. Pattern recognition techniques are used to analyze as many patterns as necessary to perform multiple alignment functions, such as dot size, shape, and integrity; unidirectional, bidirectional, and step alignments; physical position and straightness of jet packs; flatness of platen or media belt; mapping imperfections in rods and rails of guiding systems; and checking jet alignments from a reference jet to all other jet packs. From such image analysis, correction values are generated that are used to effect manual or automatic adjustment of the inkjet heads physical position, voltage, temperature, and firing pulse timing and/or duration; and to position the printed dots fired from the nozzles in the inkjet heads in the appropriate position. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20140300658 | INKJET PRINTER WITH DOT ALIGNMENT VISION SYSTEM - Image processing of printed patterns of arrays of dots generated by an array of inkjet heads uses a vision system, including an HD color camera that can be a fixed focus or include autofocus and zoom capabilities. Pattern recognition techniques are used to analyze as many patterns as necessary to perform multiple alignment functions, such as dot size, shape, and integrity; | 10-09-2014 |
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| 20110061542 | COFFEE MAKERS - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved water fill capabilities, improved coffee baskets, and improved steam diverting and management features for coffee makers used on board passenger transport vehicles. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110067575 | Automatically Adjusting Coffee Makers - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved temperature gauges and adjustability for coffee makers used on board aircraft or used in other instances of varying altitudes. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20140069353 | COFFEE MAKER WATER HEATER - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved heating methods for use in coffee makers and other beverage makers that use hot water for various beverages and other purposes. These improvements find particular use on-board aircraft or other passenger transport vehicles, where quick heating and reduced power consumption are particularly desirable and beneficial. Further embodiments also relate to improved water level sensing, improved water reservoirs, and improved carafe features. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20150208857 | COFFEE MAKER - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved water fill capabilities, improved coffee baskets, and improved steam diverting and management features for coffee makers used on board passenger transport vehicles. | 07-30-2015 |
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| 20100185291 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VERTEBRAL BODY DISTRACTION AND FUSION EMPLOYING FLEXURE MEMBERS - Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ flexure members. Flexure members connect a plurality of structural members to end plates on one end and blocks on another end. Upon insertion into the disc space, a drive screw or similar mechanism can be actuated to drive expansion blocks closer together, which causes flexure members to deflect, resulting in expansion of the structural members and distraction of the end plates. The distracted device can then remain in the body and be used for vertebral body fusion. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100209184 | FLEXIBLE JOINT ARRANGEMENT INCORPORATING FLEXURE MEMBERS - Improved flexible joint arrangements employ at least one flexure member that interfaces with wrapping surfaces defined on the bases to which the ends of the flexure member are connected. The flexure members are configured to define a traveling instantaneous axis of rotation that moves along a path defined by the interface of the flexure and the wrapping surfaces as the bases move relative to each other. The flexure members and the bases can be constructed of a monolithic material. The wrapping surfaces of the bases can be asymmetric in cross-sectional shape. The radius of curvature of the traveling instantaneous axis of rotation can be configured to change only in discrete quantum steps without reversals. In other embodiments, the flexible joint arrangement can be configured as one or more three bar linkages in which the middle bar is rigid and the outer bars are flexure members in accordance with the various embodiments. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110138948 | COAXIAL SCREW GEAR SLEEVE MECHANISM - An improved mechanism for expanding or lifting a device in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention is a coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanism. In various embodiments, coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms includes a post with a threaded exterior surface and a corresponding sleeve configured to surround the post, the corresponding sleeve having a threaded interior surface configured to interface with the threaded exterior surface of the post and a geared exterior surface. A drive mechanism can be configured to interface with the geared exterior surface of the sleeve, causing a device utilizing such a mechanism to expand or lift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110160861 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR VERTEBRAL BODY DISTRACTION AND FUSION EMPLOYING A COAXIAL SCREW GEAR SLEEVE MECHANISM - Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ one or more coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms. In various embodiments, coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms include a post with a threaded exterior surface and a corresponding sleeve configured to surround the post, the corresponding sleeve having a threaded interior surface configured to interface with the threaded exterior surface of the post and a geared exterior surface. A drive mechanism can be configured to interface with the geared exterior surface of the sleeve, causing the device to distract. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120158071 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF VERTEBRAL BODY DISTRACTION AND FUSION DEVICES - An introducer can be used to implant a distractible intervertebral body fusion device into a patient's disc space and expand the device. Introducer includes a body | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120323329 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR VERTEBRAL BODY DISTRACTION AND FUSION EMPLOYING A COAXIAL SCREW GEAR SLEEVE MECHANISM - Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ one or more coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms. In various embodiments, coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms include a post with a threaded exterior surface and a corresponding sleeve configured to surround the post, the corresponding sleeve having a threaded interior surface configured to interface with the threaded exterior surface of the post and a geared exterior surface. A drive mechanism can be configured to interface with the geared exterior surface of the sleeve, causing the device to distract. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130053966 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF VERTEBRAL BODY DISTRACTION AND FUSION DEVICES - An inserter can be used to implant a distractible intervertebral body fusion device into a disc space and expand the device. The inserter includes a shaft frame and a drive shaft assembly for expanding the device and a support shaft assembly for stabilizing the device extending distally from the shaft frame. A drive housing can be operably connected to the shaft frame and extend outwardly from shaft frame distal of a proximal end of the shaft frame. Drive housing can have an internal passage that provides access into the shaft frame to a proximal end of the drive shaft assembly. An actuation tool can be disposed with the drive housing with a distal end extending through the access into the shaft frame to interface with the proximal end of the drive shaft assembly such that activation of the actuation tool rotates the drive shaft assembly to expand the device. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130317615 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VERTEBRAL BODY DISTRACTION AND FUSION EMPLOYING FLEXURE MEMBERS - Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ flexure members. Flexure members connect a plurality of structural members to end plates on one end and blocks on another end. Upon insertion into the disc space, a drive screw or similar mechanism can be actuated to drive expansion blocks closer together, which causes flexure members to deflect, resulting in expansion of the structural members and distraction of the end plates. The distracted device can then remain in the body and be used for vertebral body fusion. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140140757 | Flexible Joint Arrangement Incorporating Flexure Members - Improved flexible joint arrangements employ at least one flexure member that interfaces with wrapping surfaces defined on the bases to which the ends of the flexure member are connected. The flexure members are configured to define a traveling instantaneous axis of rotation that moves along a path defined by the interface of the flexure and the wrapping surfaces as the bases move relative to each other. The flexure members and the bases can be constructed of a monolithic material. The wrapping surfaces of the bases can be asymmetric in cross-sectional shape. The radius of curvature of the traveling instantaneous axis of rotation can be configured to change only in discrete quantum steps without reversals. In other embodiments, the flexible joint arrangement can be configured as one or more three bar linkages in which the middle bar is rigid and the outer bars are flexure members in accordance with the various embodiments. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140194991 | STABLE DEVICE FOR INTERVERTEBRAL DISTRACTION AND FUSION - Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments employ mechanisms for stabilizing a device so that the device can stay in the body and stably support the disc space during vertebral fusion following distraction of the adjacent vertebra by operation of the device. The device is inserted into the disc space and distracted from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration to distract the disc space. Mechanisms for stabilizing the device in the expanded configuration constrain the device to zero degrees of freedom of movement to allow the device to stably support the disc space. A bone growth stimulant for promoting vertebral fusion can be inserted into an open space defined by the device, which continues to stably support the disc space during vertebral fusion. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20150088258 | Methods and Apparatuses for Vertebral Body Distraction and Fusion Employing a Coaxial Screw Gear Sleeve Mechanism - Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ one or more coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms. In various embodiments, coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms include a post with a threaded exterior surface and a corresponding sleeve configured to surround the post, the corresponding sleeve having a threaded interior surface configured to interface with the threaded exterior surface of the post and a geared exterior surface. A drive mechanism can be configured to interface with the geared exterior surface of the sleeve, causing the device to distract. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150272743 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL CAGE - An expandable intervertebral cage device includes a first base plate and a second base plate, a proximal block with internal threading that mechanically couples the first base plate and the second base plate, and a distal block comprising an internal passage. The device has exactly two arm assemblies, one on each side. Each arm assembly includes a first arm mechanically coupled to the first base plate and the distal block, and a second arm is mechanically coupled to the second base plate and the distal block. A screw is arranged partially within the internal threading of the proximal block and passes through the internal passage of the distal block, such that rotation of the screw relative to the proximal block causes a change in distance between the proximal block and the distal block, and a corresponding change in the spacing and lordosis of the device. | 10-01-2015 |
| 20150272745 | Methods and Apparatus for Vertebral Body Distraction and Fusion Employing Flexure Members - Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ flexure members. Flexure members connect a plurality of structural members to end plates on one end and blocks on another end. Upon insertion into the disc space, a drive screw or similar mechanism can be actuated to drive expansion blocks closer together, which causes flexure members to deflect, resulting in expansion of the structural members and distraction of the end plates. The distracted device can then remain in the body and be used for vertebral body fusion. | 10-01-2015 |
| 20150272746 | Methods and Apparatus for Insertion of Vertebral Body Distraction and Fusion Devices - An inserter can be used to implant a distractible intervertebral body fusion device into a disc space and expand the device. The inserter includes a shaft frame and a drive shaft assembly for expanding the device and a support shaft assembly for stabilizing the device extending distally from the shaft frame. A drive housing can be operably connected to the shaft frame and extend outwardly from shaft frame distal of a proximal end of the shaft frame. Drive housing can have an internal passage that provides access into the shaft frame to a proximal end of the drive shaft assembly. An actuation tool can be disposed with the drive housing with a distal end extending through the access into the shaft frame to interface with the proximal end of the drive shaft assembly such that activation of the actuation tool rotates the drive shaft assembly to expand the device. | 10-01-2015 |
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| 20110087262 | Method For Making A Reinforced Balloon With Composite Materials - The method for making a reinforced balloon for a balloon catheter involves blending a polymer with a nano composite to form a composite matrix, extruding a parison from the composite matrix, blow molding the parison into a balloon and orienting the nano composite generally axially with respect to the balloon. The balloon formed has a high strength for resisting bursting. The nano composite may be carbon nanotubes, nano-ceramic fibers or a nano clay. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110160702 | DOUBLE HELIX REINFORCED CATHETER - The intravascular catheter has two segments; a proximal segment with high stiffness and a distal segment with lower stiffness. The catheter can also have an intermediate segment of lower stiffness than the proximal segment and higher stiffness than the distal segment. The catheter comprises a polymeric inner tube, a reinforcing inner jacket which is spirally wound over the inner tube and which becomes progressively softer from a proximal end to a distal end, and a polymeric outer sheath extruded over the inner jacket according to the teachings of U.S. Pat. No. 5,445,624. The reinforcing jacket comprises helical coiled wires or fibers of various materials and layers wound over the inner tube in order to provide improved multi-axial mechanical properties, such as torque, compression, tension and anti-kinking characteristics. Stainless steel, carbon, glass, platinum, platinum/tungsten or palladium wire in either oval, round or flat geometry are used together with single or dual layers to achieve a graduated stiffness with the reinforcing jacket being stiffer at a proximal end and softer at a distal end. Methods for making the catheter and for annealing ends of the wound wire are also disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20130131641 | DOUBLE HELIX REINFORCED CATHETER - The intravascular catheter has two segments; a proximal segment with high stiffness and a distal segment with lower stiffness. The catheter can also have an intermediate segment of lower stiffness than the proximal segment and higher stiffness than the distal segment. The catheter comprises a polymeric inner tube, a reinforcing inner jacket which is spirally wound over the inner tube and which becomes progressively softer from a proximal end to a distal end, and a polymeric outer sheath extruded over the inner jacket according to the teachings of U.S. Pat. No. 5,445,624. The reinforcing jacket comprises helical coiled wires or fibers of various materials and layers wound over the inner tube in order to provide improved multi-axial mechanical properties, such as torque, compression, tension and anti-kinking characteristics. Stainless steel, carbon, glass, platinum, platinum/tungsten or palladium wire in either oval, round or flat geometry are used together with single or dual layers to achieve a graduated stiffness with the reinforcing jacket being stiffer at a proximal end and softer at a distal end. Methods for making the catheter and for annealing ends of the wound wire are also disclosed. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130317536 | METHOD FOR MAKING A REINFORCED BALLOON WITH COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The method for making a reinforced balloon for a balloon catheter involves blending a polymer with a nano composite to form a composite matrix, extruding a parison from the composite matrix, blow molding the parison into a balloon and orienting the nano composite generally axially with respect to the balloon. The balloon formed has a high strength for resisting bursting. The nano composite may be carbon nanotubes, nano-ceramic fibers or a nano clay. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140207114 | DOUBLE HELIX REINFORCED CATHETER - The intravascular catheter has a polymeric inner tube, a reinforcing inner jacket which is spirally wound over the inner tube and which becomes progressively softer from a proximal end to a distal end, and a polymeric outer sheath extruded over the inner jacket. The reinforcing jacket includes helical coiled wires wound over the inner tube in order to provide improved multi-axial mechanical properties. | 07-24-2014 |
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| 20090004390 | Black pigment compositions, thick film black pigment compositions, conductive single layer thick film compositions, and black and conductive electrodes formed therefrom - The present invention is directed to pigment compositions, thick film black pigment compositions, conductive single layer thick film compositions, black electrodes made from such black conductive compositions and methods of forming such electrodes, and to the uses of such compositions, electrodes, and methods in flat panel display applications, including alternating-current plasma display panel devices (AC PDP). | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090208658 | Black Pigment Compositions, Thick Film Black Pigment Compositions, Conductive Single Layer Thick Film Compositions, and Black and Conductive Electrodes Formed Therefrom - The present invention is directed to pigment compositions, thick film black pigment compositions, conductive single layer thick film compositions, black electrodes made from such black conductive compositions and methods of forming such electrodes, and to the uses of such compositions, electrodes, and methods in flat panel display applications, including alternating-current plasma display panel devices (AC PDP). | 08-20-2009 |
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| 20100012193 | WATER CONTAINER CAP FOR HOLDING ADDITIVES TO WATER - A supplement dispensing closure couplable to an outlet of a container, such as a water container. When the closure is coupled to the container, liquid exiting the container through the outlet flows through a supplement retention area that retains a dissolvable supplement body inside the closure as the liquid flows therethrough and dissolves the dissolvable supplement body. A user may select one or more dissolvable supplement bodies and insert them inside the supplement retention area for dissolution in the liquid as it flows through the supplement retention area. The closure may include a selectively openable and closable cap portion. Optionally, the closure includes a filter configured to filter one or more components from the liquid before or after it flows through the supplement retention area. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100084290 | HANDS FREE HYDRATION SYSTEM - A hydration system configured to receive liquid from a wearable fluid storage and delivery device and selectively add supplements thereto. The system includes a removable cap, an interior housing, and an outside housing. The interior housing has a supplement chamber for housing a dissolvable supplement body with an open end portion closable by the cap. The interior housing also has a bypass channel separated from the supplement chamber. The outside housing has an interior channel configured to slidably receive the interior housing and allow it to slide between a supplement adding position and a bypass position relative to the outside housing. In the supplement adding position, liquid received from the wearable device flows into the supplement chamber whereat at least a portion of the dissolvable supplement body dissolves into the liquid. In the bypass position, liquid received from the wearable device flows into the bypass channel bypassing the supplement chamber. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20120017766 | WATER CONTAINER CAP WITH FILTER FOR HOLDING ADDITIVES TO WATER - A supplement dispensing closure couplable to an outlet of a container, such as a water container. When the closure is coupled to the container, liquid exiting the container through the outlet flows through a supplement retention area that retains a dissolvable supplement body inside the closure as the liquid flows therethrough and dissolves the dissolvable supplement body. A user may select one or more dissolvable supplement bodies and insert them inside the supplement retention area for dissolution in the liquid as it flows through the supplement retention area. The closure may include a selectively openable and closable cap portion. The closure includes a selectively removable filter assembly configured to filter one or more components from the liquid before or after it flows through the supplement retention area. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20130139893 | HANDS FREE HYDRATION SYSTEM - A hydration system configured to receive liquid from a wearable fluid storage and delivery device and selectively add supplements thereto. The system includes a removable cap, an interior housing, and an outside housing. The interior housing has a supplement chamber for housing a dissolvable supplement body with an open end portion closable by the cap. The interior housing also has a bypass channel separated from the supplement chamber. The outside housing has an interior channel configured to slidably receive the interior housing and allow it to slide between a supplement adding position and a bypass position relative to the outside housing. In the supplement adding position, liquid received from the wearable device flows into the supplement chamber whereat at least a portion of the dissolvable supplement body dissolves into the liquid. In the bypass position, liquid received from the wearable device flows into the bypass channel bypassing the supplement chamber. | 06-06-2013 |
