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Amanda Martin, Norton, OH US
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20090177208 | Surgical drill guide having keyway for axial alignment of a fastener for use for an orthopedic plate - A surgical drill guide for positioning, aligning, and of holes to be drilled in bone tissue has retaining means that holds the position and alignment of the drill guide body in a releasable manner with respect to a fastener hole in an orthopedic implant. The retaining means is a key guide that mates with a key way or key ways in or around a threaded locking hole of an orthopedic plate for alignment of a pilot hole and method of using the guide. The key guide has 2 to projections that extend in the direction of the axis of the hole, such as hemi cylindrical projections, and the plate has a corresponding female key way that receives the retaining means. The invention also relates to a method of aligning a locking fastener in a plate at a desired angle relative to a bone by using a surgical guide having a key interface with the plate to position and align a pilot hole. | 07-09-2009 |
20100069970 | Orthopedic compression screw - A cannulated compression screw is used as an orthopedic implant and has a threaded distal end with an insertion tip that includes at least one and preferably two, three or four flutes to allow the screw to be self-tapping. Optionally, the screw also includes one or more reverse cutting flutes proximal to the insertion tip. The distal threads are cancellous threads having a generally constant minor diameter and a generally constant major diameter and a generally constant thread pitch. An intermediate portion of the screw is non-threaded and the proximal end includes a compression wedge or taper that has at least one, and preferably two to five flutes that terminate before the top of the screw. The proximal end further includes a radiused bevel to the terminal surface that includes a hexagonal torque driving recess. The diameter of the non-threaded shaft section is constant distal from the compression wedge to the distal tip where it defines the minor diameter of the threaded portion. The screw optionally includes a tapered insertion tip. | 03-18-2010 |
20140336712 | ORTHOPEDIC PLATE - An orthopedic plate has a portion with a curved bottom surface that is designed to extend longitudinally along the bone and change the inferior curve as it advances proximally along the bone from a shallower to a sharper radius and further spirals downward as the plate advances. The plate includes a set of tabs, offset from the longitudinal axis of the plate to provide for better pullout values. The ears may be located at the terminal portion of the plate or somewhat more intermediate to the terminus of the plate, depending on the intended application. A point in the center of the central screw hole can be used to define the origin of the plate, and the angles of the screw and/or pegs holes can be referenced with Z, Y, and Z coordinates relative to this central hole. | 11-13-2014 |
Amanda M. Martin, Norton, OH US
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20130131822 | HAMMERTOE IMPLANT - The invention comprises an implant having a first end section and a second end section, where the first end has a cancellous thread for implantation in a first section of bone and the second end includes expansion slots and barbs or wings, that that resist movement out of a second section of bone. These anchors expand outwardly when a rigid wire, such as a k-wire is fed through a central cannulation in the implant and either the wire expands in diameter or the cannulation decreases in diameter. The implant also includes a collar intermediate to the first and second section which includes one or more surfaces to allow the first section to be screwed into a first bone section. | 05-23-2013 |
Amy L. Martin, Bellefontaine, OH US
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20090084922 | RETRACTABLE ACCESSORY HOOK FOR A VEHICLE - A retractable accessory hook assembly for a vehicle. A housing has a cavity with an opening. A hook is pivotably coupled to the housing and is movable between a stowed position substantially within the cavity and a deployed position at least partially extending from the opening of the cavity. A cover is also pivotably coupled to the housing and is configured to selectably close off at least a portion of the opening of the cavity. The cover is movable from a closed position proximate the housing to an open position away from the housing while the hook is being moved to a stowed or deployed position. The cover is also movable from the open position to the closed position to retain the hook in either the stowed or deployed positions. | 04-02-2009 |
Anthony G. Martin, Bedford Hts, OH US
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20100125951 | BEDPAN SYSTEM - A bedpan system including an underlayment for supporting a supine human patient above a substantially horizontal supporting surface, wherein the underlayment has: a substantially horizontal top surface upon which the patient rests, a substantially parallel, spaced apart bottom surface for lying upon the supporting surface, and a bedpan cavity having an open top in registry with buttocks of the patient; the bedpan system comprising: an underlayment that is an inflatable mattress constructed substantially of flexible plastic sheet material comprising: a top sheet providing the top surface, a bottom sheet providing the bottom surface, side wall sheets attached between the top sheet and the bottom sheet providing substantially vertical side walls around the perimeter of the underlayment when it is inflated, and cavity sidewall sheets attached between the top sheet and the bottom sheet providing substantially vertical sidewalls in the cavity; a cavity base that is joined to the cavity sidewalls as a closed bottom for the cavity, thereby effectively making the bottom surface of the underlayment a single, unitary, or continuous sheet including under the cavity; a smooth junction where the cavity sidewalls join with the top surface; and a smooth junction where the cavity sidewalls join with the cavity base. | 05-27-2010 |
Barry L. Martin, Concord, OH US
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20100187122 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF ELECTROLYTIC TREATMENT - Electrocatalytic generation of halogenated biocides are disclosed by electrolyzing low salinity water with an applied current. The direction of the applied current is reversed periodically, for a shorter duration, and at a lower current density. Mixed types of electrodes are utilized without a significant reduction in reliability and performance. | 07-29-2010 |
Charles Martin, West Chester, OH US
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20100038539 | Pixel Interconnect Insulators and Methods Thereof - Particular embodiments relate generally to infrared focal plane arrays and methods thereof. According to one embodiment, an infrared focal plane comprises an array of pixels configured to detect optical radiation in a predetermined radiation band are positioned on a support substrate. The pixels are connected to pixel contacts on a read-out integrated circuit via pixel interconnects comprising bonding bumps. According to some embodiments, indium migration is blocked by a patterned electrical insulator comprising a plurality of intersecting walls defining a plurality of cells that surround each pixel interconnect. The patterned electrical insulator may be dimensioned such that it does not physically contact the support substrate, the array of pixels or pixel interconnects. In this manner, pixel-pair defects due to indium migration resulting from cryogenic thermal-cycling may be prevented, thereby extending the thermal-cycling lifetime of the focal plane array. | 02-18-2010 |
Christopher James Martin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090327562 | Implementing Bus Interface Calibration for Enhanced Bus Interface Initialization Time - A method and apparatus are provided for implementing bus interface calibration to improve bus interface initialization time in a system. Bus interface calibration is performed and average calibration values are saved. At bus interface initialization time, checking for saved calibration values is performed. The saved calibration values are used and tested. When the saved calibration values pass the test, then the saved calibration values are used for system operation without performing any training steps. | 12-31-2009 |
Cindy D. Martin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140346067 | TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER COVER - A toothbrush holder cover can fit over a toothbrush holder, such as a conventional countertop toothbrush holder, to protect the toothbrushes stored therein from germ, dust, bathroom sprays, cosmetic and personal hygiene products, and the like. The toothbrush holder cover can include a curved bottom portion to allow for air exchange into and out of the toothbrush holder cover while still providing a balanced surface to rest the toothbrush holder cover upon when placed over a toothbrush holder. | 11-27-2014 |
Clarence Martin, Gahanna, OH US
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20140162863 | HIGH VISIBLE TRANSMISSION GLASSES WITH LOW SOLAR TRANSMISSION - Glasses are described which have characteristics that produce high visible transmittance, low solar transmittance, and high selectivity. The glasses can also preferably have a blue-green color. A number of advantageous formulations are described. | 06-12-2014 |
David A. Martin, Bentleyville, OH US
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20080262876 | CREDENTIALER MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE COLLABORATION - A method for underwriting insurance in between recredentialing periods is disclosed, the method including obtaining a release of associated credentialing information, wherein the associated credentialing information is released from an associated credentialing entity to an associated insurance entity, providing the associated insurance entity access to the associated credentialing information, and updating the associated credentialing information with updated associated credentialing information, the updated associated credentialing information being collected from the associated credentialing entity by the associated insurance entity. | 10-23-2008 |
20110270627 | CREDENTIALER/MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE COLLABORATION - An inventive process is disclosed for linking a medical malpractice insurance application with a credentialing questionnaire. The insurance information is automatically transferred from the insurance application to a credentialing questionnaire, and this information is then used to generate a credentialing application. | 11-03-2011 |
20120221398 | Method for Marketing to Audience Members Based Upon Votes Cast by Audience Members - A new and improved method for marketing to customers based upon incoming telephone calls is herein disclosed. A marketing method for use with a broadcast featuring multiple performers for whom at least one audience member may vote, the vote being based upon a performer's performance, the vote being communicated by an electronic device includes receiving the vote from at least one audience member, the vote being cast for at least one of the performers, capturing contact information for the audience member who cast the vote, identifying the contact information with the performer, and communicating a marketing offer to the audience member, the marketing offer related to the performer. | 08-30-2012 |
David T. Martin, Milford, OH US
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20080275474 | SUTURE ANCHOR LOADER - A suture anchor loader comprises a housing with a port. A channel extends into the housing from the port, the channel being dimensioned to receive a surgical needle. A suture anchor is preloaded in the channel with a length of suture connected to the suture anchor and stored in the housing. A push rod is slideably positioned in the channel such that the suture anchor is intermediate the push rod and the port. An actuator is operatively connected to push rod to selectively deploy the anchor into the needle. | 11-06-2008 |
20100228094 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICES AND METHODS PROVIDING SEAL MOVEMENT IN PREDEFINED MOVEMENT REGIONS - Various methods and devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted into sealing elements of a single surgical access device. The sealing elements can be movable along predefined pathways within the device to allow surgical instruments inserted through the sealing elements to be moved laterally, rotationally, angularly, and vertically relative to a central longitudinal axis of the device for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation. | 09-09-2010 |
20110028793 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ACCESS INTO A BODY CAVITY - Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes a housing having multiple access ports for receiving surgical instruments, and a retractor removably coupled to the housing and having a working channel configured to extend into a body cavity. With the housing and retractor mated together, a portion of the housing through which instruments can be inserted can rotate relative to the retractor. The retractor can be positioned in tissue using an inserter tool configured to seat the retractor and to automatically release the retractor into position within the tissue. The retractor can be removed from the tissue using a cord coupled to the retractor. | 02-03-2011 |
20120123471 | NEEDLE FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING INSTRUMENT - A surgical needle includes a pair of ends, a mid-region extending between the ends, and at least one grasping feature configured for grasping by a suturing instrument. An end of a suture is secured to the mid-region of the needle in a manner such that the end of the suture defines an oblique angle with at least part of the centerline defined by the mid-region of the needle. The end of the suture may be disposed in a hollow portion of the needle. The grasping feature may include a notch such as a scallop. The suture may be pivotally coupled with the needle via a ball or pin. The needle may have one or more sharp points. The sharp point may include three converging cutting edges, at least two planar surfaces bounded by the three cutting edges, and a rounded surface bounded by two of the three cutting edges. | 05-17-2012 |
20120143223 | LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING INSTRUMENT WITH PERPENDICULAR ECCENTRIC NEEDLE MOTION - A suture needle driving instrument comprises a shaft and an end effector. The end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of needle grasping arms. Each grasping arm extends along a respective arm axis. The grasping arms are operable to drive a suture needle along a rotational path about an axis, such as one of the arm axes, that is offset from the central longitudinal axis of the shaft. The rotational path may be perpendicular to the axis of the shaft. A needle driven by the end effector may have an arc radius that is greater than the radius of the shaft. At least one of the needle grasping arms may include a dogleg feature positioning a distal portion of the grasping arm outside the radius of the shaft. The instrument may be used through a trocar during minimally invasive surgery. | 06-07-2012 |
20120289975 | ARTICULATING NEEDLE DRIVER - A needle holder includes a shaft and a needle driver located at the distal end of the shaft. The needle driver is operable to rotate a needle such that the needle forms a non-perpendicular angle with a longitudinal axis of the shaft. In some versions, the needle driver includes a first arm and a rotatable assembly that is configured to longitudinally clamp about a portion of a needle. The rotatable assembly may include self-righting features to right the needle perpendicular to the first arm. The needle driver may further include a second arm that is pivotable relative to the first arm. The rotatable assembly may include a top member associated with the second arm and a bottom member associated with the first arm. In some versions, spring-loaded collets may secure the needle to a rotatable assembly. Alternatively, a pair of actuating arms may pivot the needle about a curved surface. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290005 | SUTURE FASTENING DEVICE - An apparatus is operable to secure suture fasteners to sutures to eliminate the need to tie knots in the sutures. The apparatus comprises a shaft, an end effector disposed at the distal end of the shaft, and a suture fastener removably secured to the end effector. The end effector may include a pivoting jaw or a suture cutter. The suture fastener may be secured to one, two, or more strands of suture. The apparatus may include several suture fasteners and may secure those fasteners to one or more sutures in a serial fashion without having to remove the apparatus from the patient for reloading. A plurality of fasteners may be arranged within the apparatus in an end-to-end configuration. The suture fastener may include an inner fastener member and an outer fastener member, and may capture one or more strands of suture between the inner and outer fastener members. | 11-15-2012 |
20130245647 | LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING INSTRUMENT WITH MANUAL DRIVE - A suture needle driving instrument comprises a shaft, an end effector, and a handle assembly. The end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of grasping arms operable to grasp and release a needle. The handle assembly comprises a trigger-operated actuation assembly that is operable to rotate a second grasping arm relative to the shaft. The trigger-operated actuation assembly may include a trigger and a trigger gear assembly that is operable to rotate the second grasping arm. A clutch assembly may also be included to selectively couple a drive shaft associated with the second grasping arm to another shaft. The handle assembly may further include a toggle actuation assembly that is operable to grasp and release a needle with the grasping arms. A locking feature may be included to prevent use of the toggle actuation assembly until trigger-operated actuation assembly has been operated. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245648 | LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING INSTRUMENT WITH RACK DRIVE - A suture needle driving instrument comprises a shaft, an end effector, and a handle assembly. The end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of grasping arms having a respective pair of jaws driven by a respective drive shaft. Each pair of jaws is operable to cooperate to grasp and release a suture needle. The handle assembly includes a control assembly that is operable to rotate the drive shafts to transfer the suture needle between the grasping arms. In some versions, the control assembly may include an actuatable rack. The rack may include one or more control features that selectively rotate the drive shafts as the rack is actuated. The rack may further include cam surfaces to selectively restrict the motion of the drive shafts as the rack is actuated. In some versions the rack may actuate vertically. | 09-19-2013 |
20130267969 | CONTROL INTERFACE FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING INSTRUMENT - An apparatus comprises an end effector, a shaft assembly, and a drive assembly. The end effector comprises needle receiving arms operable to grasp a needle. The drive assembly comprises drive members that are rotatable about respective drive axes that are perpendicular to the axis of the shaft assembly. The drive assembly is operable to drive the needle receiving arms to selectively engage and disengage the needle; and to selectively pass the needle from one needle receiving arm to the other needle receiving arm. The drive assembly provides an interface to a controller that is operable via a remote user interface. The drive assembly may include helical gears, clutch assemblies, a rack and pinion, or other components to convert motion of the drive members into motion at the end effector. | 10-10-2013 |
20130282027 | LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING INSTRUMENT WITH PARALLEL CONCENTRIC SHAFT PAIRS - A suture needle driving instrument comprises a shaft assembly, an end effector, and a grasping actuation assembly. The end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft assembly and includes a pair of grasping arms. Each grasping arm comprises a respective pair of jaws. Each pair of jaws is operable to cooperate to grasp and release a suture needle. The grasping actuation assembly is operable to drive one jaw of each pair in one direction while simultaneously driving the other jaw of the pair in an opposite direction, to selectively grasp or release the suture needle. The shaft assembly includes two pairs of parallel concentric shafts, which form part of the actuation assembly. Each shaft pair is operable to drive a respective internal drive shaft having separate threaded regions with opposing pitch. The instrument may be used through a trocar during minimally invasive surgery. | 10-24-2013 |
20140166514 | Packaging for Surgical Needle Cartridge and Suture - Packaging for a surgical needle comprises a cartridge having a surgical needle and a needle driver operative to engage and move the needle relative the cartridge. The packaging has a bobbin, and a length of suture connected to the needle and wound around the bobbin. The packaging may further comprise an outer shell enclosing the cartridge, bobbin, and suture. The outer shell may comprise a sheet of material folded over the cartridge and bobbin. The packaging may further comprise a platform resiliently holding the cartridge. The bobbin may be a rotating spool. The cartridge may comprise a pair of arms defining a generally U-shaped distal end, and the packaging may have a block interposed between the arms. The packaging may further comprise a housing and a top sheet enclosing the enclosing the cartridge, bobbin, and suture. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171970 | Circular Needle Applier with Articulating and Rotating Shaft - A surgical suturing device has an elongate shaft has a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis between the proximal and distal ends. An actuator is connected to the proximal end of the elongate shaft. A circular needle applier is on the distal end of the elongate shaft. The circular needle applier has an arced needle and a needle driver operatively connected to the actuator to rotate the arced needle in a circular path. A joint is positioned between the proximal and distal ends of the elongate shaft. The joint is operatively connected to the actuator to selectively articulate the shaft. A bearing is on the shaft positioned distally of the joint. The bearing is operatively connected to the actuator to selectively rotate the circular needle applier about the longitudinal axis. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171971 | Cartridge Interface for Surgical Suturing Device - A surgical suturing system comprises a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis between the proximal and distal ends, and receiver on the distal end with a rotary drive. A cartridge is selectively attachable to and detachable from the receiver. The cartridge has a surgical needle, a length of suture connected to the needle, a needle driver operative to engage and move the needle relative the cartridge, a transmission operatively connected to the needle driver, and a torsional interface rotationally coupling the rotary drive to the transmission. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171972 | Circular Needle Applier with Offset Needle and Carrier Tracks - A surgical suturing device comprises an arced needle track. An arced needle is positioned in the needle track, the needle having a leading end, a trailing end, a medial face, and a lateral face. A length of suture is connected to the needle. An arced carrier track is spaced from the needle track. A reciprocating needle driver has a carrier positioned in the carrier track and a driver positioned in the needle track and is operative to engage and move the needle in the needle track. A transmission is operative to reciprocate the carrier in the carrier track. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171975 | Suturing Device with Reusable Shaft and Disposable Cartridge - A surgical suturing system comprises a reusable shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end has a receiver and a rotary drive. A reusable actuator is connected to the proximal end of the shaft. A disposable cartridge is adapted to be attached to and detached from the receiver. The cartridge comprises an arced track, an arced needle positioned in the track having a leading end and a trailing end, a length of suture connected to the trailing end, a reciprocating needle driver operative to engage and move the needle in the arced circular track, and a transmission operatively connected to the needle driver having a rotary input adapted to couple to the rotary drive. The reusable shaft and actuator may be autoclavable. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171976 | Transmission for Driving Circular Needle - A surgical suturing device comprises an arced needle track, an arced needle positioned in the needle track, and a length of suture connected to needle. A reciprocating needle driver is operative to engage and move the needle in the needle track. A rotary input rotates about an axis. A link has a proximal end connected to the rotary input and a distal end connected to the needle driver. Rotation of the rotary input in a first angular direction translates the needle driver in a second angular direction opposite of the first angular direction. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171977 | Pawl Mechanism in Circular Needle Applier - A surgical suturing device comprises a needle having a leading end, a trailing end, and an arced body between the leading and trailing ends. A length of suture is connected to the needle. A needle driver is adapted to engage and rotate the needle in a circular path in a first rotational direction. A pawl is adapted to engage the trailing end of the needle to prevent the needle from rotating in a second rotational direction opposite of the first rotational direction. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171978 | Needle Driver and Pawl Mechanism for Circular Needle Applier - A surgical suturing device comprises a needle having a leading end, a trailing end, an arced body between the leading and trailing ends, and two steps located at antipodal positions on the body. A length of suture is connected to the needle. A needle driver reciprocates at least 180 degrees between a driven position and a returned position. The needle driver is adapted to engage the needle steps to rotate the needle in a circular path in first rotational direction. A pawl is positioned adjacent the driven position of the needle driver. The pawl is adapted to engage the needle steps to prevent the needle from rotating in a second rotational direction opposite of the first rotational direction. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171979 | Surgical Needle with Steps and Flats - A surgical needle for use in a circular needle applier comprises a distal leading end, a proximal trailing end, and an arced body between the leading and trailing ends. The body has a medial face and a lateral face. A first step on the body is adapted to be engaged by a circular needle applier. The first step is positioned distally from the leading end. A longitudinal flat extends proximally from the first step. The flat defines a generally D-shaped cross sectional shape in the body. A second step on the body is adapted to be engaged by a circular needle applier. The second step is positioned about 180 degrees from the first step. A length of suture is connected to the trailing end. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172015 | Surgical Needle with Formed Steps - A surgical needle for use in a circular needle applier comprises a leading end, a trailing end, and an arced body between the leading and trailing ends. The body has a medial face and a lateral face. A plurality of steps on the body are adapted to be engaged by a circular needle applier. The steps are formed by plastically deforming the body without removing material. A length of suture is connected to the trailing end. | 06-19-2014 |
20140276722 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE WITH DISPOSABLE SHAFT HAVING MODULAR SUBASSEMBLY - An apparatus comprises an end effector, a shaft assembly, and an interface assembly. The end effector is operable to manipulate tissue, the shaft assembly is in communication with the end effector and a portion of the shaft assembly extends proximally from the end effector. The interface assembly is in communication with the shaft assembly. The interface assembly comprises a housing portion, a shaft cartridge, and a base portion. The housing portion can engage the shaft cartridge. The shaft cartridge is able to rotate and articulate the end effector, and the shaft assembly extends from the shaft cartridge. The base portion and the housing portion are able to enclose the shaft cartridge. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276723 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE WITH DISPOSABLE SHAFT HAVING RACK AND PINION DRIVE - An apparatus comprises an end effector, a shaft assembly, and an interface assembly. The end effector is coupled with the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly comprises a translating member extending through the shaft assembly. The interface assembly is operable to engage the shaft assembly and comprises a plurality of drive shafts and a rack. One of the drive shafts is operable to drive the rack along a path that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft assembly. A plurality of racks may be used to rotate the shaft assembly, articulate the shaft assembly, and/or drive the translating member through the shaft assembly to thereby actuate the end effector. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276761 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE WITH DISPOSABLE SHAFT HAVING TRANSLATING GEAR AND SNAP FIT - An apparatus includes an interface assembly and a shaft assembly. The interface assembly is configured for use with a robotic system and includes a first drive assembly and a mounting plate. The mounting plate includes an opening. The first drive assembly is positioned within the opening such that the first drive assembly is laterally translatable within the opening from a first position to a second position. The shaft assembly is removably coupled with the interface assembly. The shaft assembly comprises an end effector and a first coupling feature. The first drive assembly of the interface assembly actuates the end effector of the shaft assembly. The first coupling feature is longitudinally aligned with the first drive assembly. The first drive assembly engages the first coupling feature of the shaft assembly when the first drive assembly is laterally translated from the first position to the second position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276776 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE WITH DISPOSABLE SHAFT HAVING CLAMSHELL COUPLING - A surgical device for operating on tissue comprises an end effector, a disposable shaft assembly, and an interface assembly. The shaft assembly comprises an articulation section operable to provide deflection of the end effector relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The interface assembly comprises a plurality of pivotable base sections. The interface assembly comprises a plurality of drive components associated with drive shafts driven by an external system and each drive component is associated with a section of the base. The drive components are operable to cause rotation of one or both of the shaft or end effector and movement of components of the end effector. The drive components are further operable to cause articulation of the articulation section. The base sections are pivotable toward each other to couple with the shaft assembly or away from each other to disengage the shaft assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20150133967 | Elongate Needle Cartridge - A needle cartridge is adapted to be attached to a receiver on a surgical suturing device. The cartridge comprises a body having a length, a width, and a height. The length is at least twice the width, and the width is less than 3.5 times the height. The cartridge comprises an arced needle and a suture, and a needle driver operable to drive the needle in a circular path. The length may be less than 5 times with width, and the width may be greater than the height. | 05-14-2015 |
20150142020 | LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING INSTRUMENT WITH PERPENDICULAR ECCENTRIC NEEDLE MOTION - A suture needle driving instrument comprises a shaft and an end effector. The end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of needle grasping arms. Each grasping arm extends along a respective arm axis. The grasping arms are operable to drive a suture needle along a rotational path about an axis, such as one of the arm axes, that is offset from the central longitudinal axis of the shaft. The rotational path may be perpendicular to the axis of the shaft. A needle driven by the end effector may have an arc radius that is greater than the radius of the shaft. At least one of the needle grasping arms may include a dogleg feature positioning a distal portion of the grasping arm outside the radius of the shaft. The instrument may be used through a trocar during minimally invasive surgery. | 05-21-2015 |
20150173735 | Surgical Access Devices and Methods Providing Seal Movement in Predefined Movement Regions - Various methods and devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted into sealing elements of a single surgical access device. The sealing elements can be movable along predefined pathways within the device to allow surgical instruments inserted through the sealing elements to be moved laterally, rotationally, angularly, and vertically relative to a central longitudinal axis of the device for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation. | 06-25-2015 |
20150305804 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE WITH DISPOSABLE SHAFT HAVING CLAMSHELL COUPLING - A surgical device for operating on tissue comprises an end effector, a disposable shaft assembly, and an interface assembly. The shaft assembly comprises an articulation section operable to provide deflection of the end effector relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The interface assembly comprises a plurality of pivotable base sections. The interface assembly comprises a plurality of drive components associated with drive shafts driven by an external system and each drive component is associated with a section of the base. The drive components are operable to cause rotation of one or both of the shaft or end effector and movement of components of the end effector. The drive components are further operable to cause articulation of the articulation section. The base sections are pivotable toward each other to couple with the shaft assembly or away from each other to disengage the shaft assembly. | 10-29-2015 |
20150320437 | METHOD OF OPERATING AN ARTICULATING ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An apparatus comprises a body assembly, a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, an articulation section, an end effector, and an articulation drive assembly. The shaft extends distally from the body assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The acoustic waveguide comprises a flexible portion. The articulation section is coupled with the shaft. A portion of the articulation section encompasses the flexible portion of the waveguide. The articulation section comprises a plurality of body portions aligned along the longitudinal axis and a flexible locking member. The flexible locking member is operable to secure the body portions in relation to each other and in relation to the shaft. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the waveguide. The articulation drive assembly is operable to drive articulation of the articulation section to thereby deflect the end effector from the longitudinal axis. | 11-12-2015 |
20150351744 | Jawed Receiver for Needle Cartridge - A surgical suturing device comprises a cartridge having a needle and suture. An elongate shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. An actuator is connected to the proximal end of the elongate shaft. A pair of jaws is connected to the distal end of the elongate shaft. The jaws have a closed position adapted to receive and retain the cartridge, and wherein the jaws are latched in the closed position. The jaws also have a partially opened position adapted to release the cartridge wherein the jaws are biased by a spring from the first opened position towards the closed position. The jaws also have and a fully opened position spaced apart further than the partially opened position, wherein spring does not bias the jaws towards the closed position. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351746 | Force Limited Needle Driver - A surgical suturing device comprises an arced needle comprises a length of suture. An elongate shaft comprises a proximal end and a distal end. A needle driver is on the distal end of the elongate shaft operable to engage and rotate the needle in a circular path. The needle driver reciprocates between a drive stroke wherein the needle is rotated and a return stroke. A trigger is on the proximal end of the elongate shaft. A drive rod in the elongate shaft operably connects the trigger and the needle driver. Moving the trigger in a first direction actuates the needle driver through its drive stroke, and moving the trigger in a second direction actuates the needle driver through its return stroke. A spring is operably connected to the drive rod limiting a load transmitted through the drive rod. The spring may limit the load transmitted through the drive rod when the trigger is moved in a first direction. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351747 | Articulation Control for Surgical Instruments - A surgical instrument comprises an elongate shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an articulating portion. An end effector is on the distal end and an actuator is on the proximal end. A rod is in the shaft having a proximal end with a cam follower, a distal end operably connected to the articulation portion, and a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal and distal ends. A disk is in the actuator rotatable in response to user input in a plane substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rod. The disk has a cam slot receiving the cam follower such that rotation of the disk moves the rod longitudinally to articulate the elongate shaft at the articulation portion. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351748 | Circular Needle Applier with Cleats - A surgical suturing device comprises an arced needle having a leading end, a trailing end, and a length of suture. A needle driver is operable to drive the needle in a first rotational direction along a circular path. A cleat projects into the circular path and is operable to engage and prevent the needle from rotating in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction. The cleat may project inward into the plane of the circular path. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351749 | Needle Cartridge with Moveable Cover - A needle cartridge is adapted to be attached to a receiver on a surgical suturing device. The cartridge comprises an arced needle having a leading end, a trailing end, and a length of suture. A cartridge body has a track that receives the needle and defining a circular path. A needle driver is operable to rotate the needle along the circular path. A cover is on the body and positioned over the needle in the track. The cover is selectively moveable relative to the body to release the needle from the track. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351756 | Needle Cartridge with Cage - A needle cartridge is adapted to be attached to a receiver on a surgical suturing device. The cartridge comprises an arced needle having a leading end, a trailing end, and a length of suture. A body has a track receiving the needle and defining a circular path. A needle driver is operable to rotate the needle along the circular path. A cover captures the needle in the track. A cage engages and retains the needle cover against the body. The cage may slide relative the body to disengage with a portion of the cover allowing the cover to deflect and release the needle from the track. | 12-10-2015 |
20160067001 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE WITH DISPOSABLE SHAFT HAVING TRANSLATING GEAR AND SNAP FIT - An apparatus includes an interface assembly and a shaft assembly. The interface assembly is configured for use with a robotic system and includes a first drive assembly and a mounting plate. The mounting plate includes an opening. The first drive assembly is positioned within the opening such that the first drive assembly is laterally translatable within the opening from a first position to a second position. The shaft assembly is removably coupled with the interface assembly. The shaft assembly comprises an end effector and a first coupling feature. The first drive assembly of the interface assembly actuates the end effector of the shaft assembly. The first coupling feature is longitudinally aligned with the first drive assembly. The first drive assembly engages the first coupling feature of the shaft assembly when the first drive assembly is laterally translated from the first position to the second position. | 03-10-2016 |
Donald E. Martin, Columbus, OH US
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20100223825 | Support for Plastic Plant Identifiers - A support for thin plastic plant identifiers is configured with a ground engaging stake portion integrally formed with an elevating portion. Integrally formed with the elevating portion and canted rearwardly about 45° is a retainer portion with two parallel engagement channels configured to receive the edges of an identifier. A transverse slot in the retainer portion slidably receives a tail of the plastic identifier. | 09-09-2010 |
Edward W. Martin, Delaware, OH US
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20090234225 | FLUORESCENCE DETECTION SYSTEM - Exemplary embodiments include systems, methods, and compositions for the intra-operative detection of target tissue. At least one embodiment includes a fluorescence detection instrument that may be used for intra-operative detection of a fluorescent targeting agent, its binding site, and its interaction within cancer tissues. An exemplary embodiment is highly sensitive to the local deposition of fluorescence agents even at a low concentration. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a handheld navigation instrument that is usable to excite, detect, and report the fluorescent deposition of the targeting agent in real-time. In alternative embodiments, the system includes a wearable unit to excite, detect, and visually report the fluorescent deposition of the targeting agent to the user. The wearable unit includes eyewear that allow the user to perform image-guided surgery based on the near real-time fluorescence detection of the fluorescent targeting agent. | 09-17-2009 |
Harry J. Martin, Cleveland Heights, OH US
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20120222194 | COMPRESSED GAS LENS CLEANING APPARATUS - An apparatus for cleaning eyewear lenses includes: a wearable article or an accessory and a gas supply conduit provided within the wearable article or accessory. The gas supply conduit has a spray nozzle connected to one end of the gas supply conduit and one or more compressed gas storage containers connected to the other end of the gas supply conduit. An actuator is provided to release gas from the compressed gas storage container(s) through the gas supply conduit and out the spray nozzle. The gas in the compressed gas storage container is pressurized to a level sufficient to remove at least one of water, ice, snow, perspiration, dirt, and dust from the eyewear lenses. | 09-06-2012 |
Heidi B. Martin, Euclid, OH US
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20110086207 | DIAMOND APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing a diamond apparatus includes forming an insulating layer on a surface of a substrate, forming a masking layer on a surface of the insulating layer, and forming a photoresist layer on a surface of the masking layer. A portion of the photoresist layer is cross-linked through exposure to light, leaving a portion of the photoresist layer non-cross-linked. The non-cross-linked portion of the photoresist layer is removed from the masking layer, thus exposing a portion of the masking layer. The method further includes removing the exposed masking layer portion. Any remaining portion of the cross-linked photoresist layer is also removed, resulting in the formation of a patterned masking layer extending from the insulation layer. Diamond material is seeded onto the patterned masking layer and an exposed portion of the insulation layer. The masking layer is removed, resulting in a patterned diamond apparatus extending from the insulating layer | 04-14-2011 |
Ina Martin, Garfield Heights, OH US
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20120315405 | HOT WIRE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSTION (HWCVD) WITH CARBIDE FILAMENTS - A hot wire chemical vapor deposition apparatus for use in depositing thin films such as amorphous or epitaxial silicon upon a surface of a wafer or substrate by cracking a source or precursor gas such as silane. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber and a source of precursor gas operable to inject the precursor gas into the chamber. The HWCVD apparatus also includes a heater with a support surface exposed to the deposition chamber, and the heater is operable to heat a substrate positioned upon the support surface. The apparatus includes a catalytic decomposition assembly with a filament positioned between the heater and the precursor gas inlet for selectively passing a current through the filament to resistively heat material of the filament. The filament material may be carbide such as tantalum carbide, which may be coated on a graphite core. | 12-13-2012 |
Isaac W. Martin, Bryan, OH US
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20150096815 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR BED - A bariatric patient management system includes a single-wheel drive system having bi-directional variable speed control through use of a variable control joystick. The single-wheel drive system is disposed on an underside of the bariatric patient management system and engages a floor surface when the bariatric bed is in a lowermost position. The bariatric patient management system further includes a removable headboard having a disconnect feature for disconnecting the variable control joystick from the single-wheel drive system when the headboard is removed. A plurality of three-setting casters is used in conjunction with the single-wheel drive to allow the bariatric patient management system to be manually turned when transported from one location to another. The bariatric patient management system further includes an improved trapeze boom that allows for additional access to a patient adjacent the headboard of the bariatric patient management system. | 04-09-2015 |
James F. Martin, Lebanon, OH US
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20090118697 | CLOSED LOOP ANESTHETIC DELIVERY - A method for delivering a sedation drug comprising administering a drug to a patient while requesting the patient to respond to an instruction, monitoring a patient's BIS values, bringing the patient to a level of anesthesia where the patient fails to respond to the request within a predetermined response time, and determining a BIS value that coincides with the level of anesthesia corresponding to the failure to respond. | 05-07-2009 |
20100010433 | MEDICAL SYSTEM WHICH CONTROLS DELIVERY OF A DRUG - A first medical system includes a controller, a plurality of predetermined patient monitors, and a predetermined drug-delivering medical effector. The controller is adapted to choose different groups of the patient monitors for different medical procedures involving the medical effector. A second medical system includes a controller which is adapted to identify, by querying, connected ones of a multiplicity of medical effectors and connected ones of a plurality of patient monitors and is adapted to control at least one connected medical effector using at least some of the connected patient monitors for a predetermined medical procedure. | 01-14-2010 |
20100300438 | METHOD AND SEDATION DELIVERY SYSTEM INCLUDING A PUMP ASSEMBLY AND A CO-FORMULATION OF FIRST AND SECOND DRUGS - A drug delivery system includes drug containers, a pump assembly, a sensor, and a controller. The drug containers each contain a different predetermined drug co-formulation of predetermined first and second drugs, wherein the first drug has a sedative effect. The sensor is adapted to sense a variable associated with the drug containers and output a different drug co-formulation identification signal associated with each of the drug containers based on the sensed variable. The controller is programmed to identify the drug co-formulation for the drug container operatively connected to the pump assembly from the associated identification signal and to control the pump assembly to deliver the drug co-formulation of the one drug container to the patient during a medical procedure according to a corresponding drug delivery algorithm which is different for each of the drug containers. A method is also disclosed which uses the drug delivery system. | 12-02-2010 |
20110021978 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM INCLUDING A DRUG-CONTAINER HOLDER AND A PUMP ASSEMBLY - A first drug delivery system includes first and second drug-container holders and first and second pump assemblies. The first (second) holder is adapted to receive a first (second) drug container having a first (a different second) dimensioned shape but not a second (first) drug container having a different second (a first) dimensioned shape. A second drug delivery system includes first and second bar code scanners, first and second drug-container holders, and first and second pump assemblies. The first (second) holder is adapted to receive a first (second) drug container having a dimensioned shape and to orient a positioned first (second) bar code of the first (second) drug container to face the first (second) bar code scanner because of the dimensioned shape. In one application, the first drug is a sedative drug, the second drug is an analgesic drug, and the drugs are used during a conscious sedation medical procedure. | 01-27-2011 |
20110245579 | MEDICAL EFFECTOR SYSTEM - A sedation delivery system comprised of a bedside unit and a procedure unit. The bedside unit contains a series of connection points for receiving inputs from a series of patient monitors. The procedure unit contains a patient monitoring and a drug delivery pump or magnetic flux generator capable of sedative therapy to a patient. The sedation delivery system contains the capability to issue and receive a request from a non-sedated patient, issue and receive a request from a sedated patient and then to calculate a time difference. The sedation delivery system program operates the pump or magnetic flux generator based upon at least some of the patient outputs and program inputs including a calculated time difference. A removable umbilical cable connects the two units and allows the output of the patient monitors as well as other information to travel between the two units. | 10-06-2011 |
20130042863 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH OPEN ARCHITECTURAL FRAMEWORK - A medical system includes a sedation system and a central station in communication with the sedation system. The sedation system includes a monitoring unit and a drug delivery unit. The monitoring unit is operable to monitor at least one physiological parameter of a patient. The drug delivery unit is operable to deliver drugs to the patient based on data from the monitoring unit. The central station is operable to store patient related data and access a plurality of sedation systems. The central station may remotely control drug delivery through sedation systems, remotely provide voice instructions through sedation systems, display video feeds from sedation systems, respond to queries from sedation systems, and/or provide other functionalities. The system may also include an instrument that is operable to perform surgical and/or therapeutic procedures on the patient. The sedation system may provide power to the instrument and/or otherwise communicate with the instrument. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046279 | USER INTERFACE FEATURE FOR DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A medical system includes a monitoring unit and a drug delivery unit. The monitoring unit is operable to monitor at least one physiological parameter of a patient. The drug delivery unit includes an integral volume of a drug. A control logic is in communication with the monitoring unit and the drug delivery unit and is operable to regulate delivery of the drug to the patient from the integral volume, based on data associated with the at least one physiological parameter of the patient, in accordance with a safety shell control algorithm. A user interface feature is operable to receive input indicating administration of an external drug to the patient. The safety shell control algorithm responds to inputs received through the user interface feature indicating administration of an external drug to the patient, such as by modifying subsequent drug delivery regulation based on the administration of the external drug. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046280 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH PROCEDURE STAGE BASED DELIVERY ADJUSTMENT - A medical system includes a monitoring unit and a drug delivery unit. The monitoring unit is operable to monitor at least one physiological parameter of a patient. The drug delivery unit includes an integral volume of a drug. A control logic is in communication with the monitoring unit and is operable to regulate delivery of the drug to the patient from the integral volume, based on data associated with the at least one physiological parameter of the patient, in accordance with a safety shell control algorithm. A user interface feature is operable to receive input indicating a stage of progress in a medical procedure. The safety shell control algorithm responds to inputs received through the user interface feature indicating a stage of progress in a medical procedure, such as by modifying subsequent drug delivery regulation based on the beginning or completion of a stage of progress in a medical procedure. | 02-21-2013 |
20150273150 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH OPEN ARCHITECTURAL FRAMEWORK - A medical system includes a sedation system and a central station in communication with the sedation system. The sedation system includes a monitoring unit and a drug delivery unit. The monitoring unit is operable to monitor at least one physiological parameter of a patient. The drug delivery unit is operable to deliver drugs to the patient based on data from the monitoring unit. The central station is operable to store patient related data and access a plurality of sedation systems. The central station may remotely control drug delivery through sedation systems, remotely provide voice instructions through sedation systems, display video feeds from sedation systems, respond to queries from sedation systems, and/or provide other functionalities. The system may also include an instrument that is operable to perform surgical and/or therapeutic procedures on the patient. The sedation system may provide power to the instrument and/or otherwise communicate with the instrument. | 10-01-2015 |
James F. Martin, Lenanon, OH US
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20110152828 | DOSAGE CONTROL FOR DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A method for delivering intravenous drugs to a patient comprising programming a drug delivery system, including a controller and an infusion pump, with a maintenance rate or a loading dose for a drug and causing the drug delivery system to (a) calculate a loading dose based on the maintenance rate or a maintenance rate based on the loading dose, (b) administer the loading dose of the drug to the patient to rapidly achieve a desired level of effect, and (c) administer the drug at a first maintenance rate to maintain the level of effect. | 06-23-2011 |
James K. Martin, Galena, OH US
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20080265679 | TRANSFER SWITCH SYSTEM WITH NEUTRAL CURRENT MANAGEMENT - An electrical power transfer system for selectively connecting a load to a first power source or a second power source includes a first switch having an input selectively connected to the first power source and an output connected to the load. A second switch includes an input and an output connected to the load. An isolation device has its input connected to the second power source and its output connected to the input of the second switch to provide a continuous neutral path for the second power source and to isolate a neutral current path of the load from the second power source. | 10-30-2008 |
20090212631 | SUBSTATION BASED HIGH VOLTAGE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY - A power supply includes an isolation transformer. The isolation transformer includes a primary winding and N secondary windings, where N is an integer. The primary winding receives a first alternating current voltage. Each of the N secondary windings generates a second alternating current voltage. M rectifiers convert the second alternating current voltages to a direct current voltage, where M is an integer. X inverters convert the direct current voltage to a third alternating current voltage, where X is an integer. A reference transformer is electrically coupled between the X inverters and output terminals of the power supply, is connected in parallel with the output terminals, and is configured to provide at least one of a neutral reference and a ground reference. | 08-27-2009 |
20100085708 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY, FLUID-COOLED UPS CONVERTER - An interruptible power supply (UPS) may include direct cooling for various components of the UPS that generate heat. The direct cooling may be part of a cooling system that directs the generated heat to the ambient environment external to the room or building housing the UPS such that the heat load of the UPS places a minimal or zero load on the air-conditioning system for the room within which the UPS is located. The cooling system can utilize multiple cooling loops to transfer the heat from the heat-generating components of the UPS to the ambient environment. | 04-08-2010 |
James K. Martin, Columbus, OH US
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20090251853 | HEAT-SINK BRACE FOR FAULT-FORCE SUPPORT - A support system for an electrical device arranges the plurality of heat-sink assemblies in an orientation that allows the forces associated with an electrical fault that are transferred to the support structure to be reduced. The arrangement allows the electrical fault forces to cancel one another out such that the resulting net force applied to the support structure is significantly reduced. The size, strength and/or robustness of the support system can be reduced as the forces transmitted thereto are greatly reduced. The heat-sink assemblies can be arranged to facilitate ease of maintenance by allowing the heat-sink assemblies to be removed from a front access panel of the electrical device. | 10-08-2009 |
James L. Martin, Lancaster, OH US
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20090236353 | CLOSURE EDGE PROTECTION VIA POLYMER COATED METAL - Metal closure components and methods for making the same are provided. The closures may be formed from a metal sheet having a pre-formed polymer film adhered on at least one face. A circular blank may be cut from the sheet, such that the blank may have a circular “raw” cut edge unprotected by the polymer film. The metal blank may then be formed such that the cut edged may be embedded into the film. | 09-24-2009 |
James Scott Martin, Columbus, OH US
Jessie M. Martin, Millersburg, OH US
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20080213540 | FLOOR MAT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A floor mat having a first layer and a second layer. The second layer has a hinge that at least partially separates the second layer into a body section and a flap section. The hinge allows the flap section to be folded relative to the body section. | 09-04-2008 |
20080233337 | FLOOR COVERING FOR LIQUID DISPERSION - A floor covering for the dispersion of a liquid. The floor covering includes an upper layer that is permeable to liquid, a base layer that is substantially impermeable to liquid, and a wicking layer disposed between the upper and base layers. The wicking layer is configured to disperse and promote evaporation of the liquid. | 09-25-2008 |
Jim L. Martin, Lancaster, OH US
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20100058574 | GASKET FOR PRESS-ON TWIST-OFF CLOSURE - A press-on, twist-off container assembly of the type that is used, for example, and baby food containers includes a container that has, as conventional, a finish portion with at least one external thread and a closure that is mounted on the container. The closure is of the press-on, twist-off type and includes a panel portion and a skirt portion that together define a generally cylindrical interior recess. As is conventional, a deformable gasket is mounted within the interior recess that has a thread engaging portion that is deformed so as to at least partially conform to the external threads of said finish portion of said container. The thread engaging portion advantageously has a plurality of inwardly extending raised flutes that are circumferentially spaced irregularly about the thread engaging portion. At least some of the flutes are in contact with at least one of the external threads at respective points of contact, and each external thread has a total distance spanned by such points of contact. As a result of the irregular spacing of the flutes, the container assembly will have an aggregate distance spanned that is a sum of the total distance spanned for all of the external threads that is less than it would be were the flutes spaced regularly. Accordingly, the amount of torque that is necessary to remove the closure is comparatively reduced. | 03-11-2010 |
John Francis Martin, Spring Valley, OH US
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20130097014 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY COMBINING DIGITAL MEDIA INCLUDING ADVERTISING AND MUSIC CONTENT - Two digital files are combined through an automatic process to create a third digital combination file. A media file is uploaded to a media file database and an advertising file is uploaded to an advertising database. A first advertising file is selected to be combined with a second media file using smart logic and analysis. The selected first advertising file and second media file are automatically combined to create a third, new, unitary combination file. The third new combination file is then made available to consumers/end users through download or streaming without charge. The artists who provide the media files may be compensated according to the number of times each of their songs/media are downloaded or streamed by a consumer/end user. | 04-18-2013 |
John T. Martin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100243139 | Method and Apparatus for Applying Labels to a Rotating Container on a Rotating Turret - A method and apparatus are disclosed for applying labels to a rotating container on a rotating turret. The apparatus comprises a rotating turret with an array of rotating container bays that can hold containers arrayed about the periphery of the turret. The container bays are configured to rotate containers therein about their axes as the entire turret is rotated about its axis. A label application assembly is disposed adjacent the turret and includes an application roller that is movable by a servo drive radially toward and away from the turret. A label web passes over the application roller. In operation, the turret rotates to bring rotating containers toward the application roller. Before each container aligns with the application roller, the roller moves toward the turret to contact the container surface and begin application of a label. As the container moves into alignment with and past the roller, the roller is retracted and extended in such a way that it maintains contact with or profiles the surface of the container until the label is transferred completely to the container. The turret then speeds up to bring the next container into position for label application, thereby increasing throughput. | 09-30-2010 |
20110308697 | Heat Transfer Labeling Machine With Hot Air Treatment Stations - A transfer label machine has a post treatment station for exposing newly applied labels to heat in order to finish and gloss out the label. The heat is applied through a nozzle coupled to a hot air supply system that includes a blower, ductwork, and a heating element disposed in the airflow. A temperature probe measures temperature of the air flow and an IR sensor measures the resulting temperature of containers on which the labels have been applied. A programmable logic controller (PLC) is programmed with proportional integral derivative (PID) algorithms to control the blower speed and the heating element to provide the appropriate amount of heat for the labeling or processing speed at which the labeling machine is operating. A vision system can confirm the quality of label after the post treatment heating. In the event of a machine jam, the blower and/or heating element can be turned off or the air can be shunted away from the containers to reduce greatly the likelihood of a fire, which has occurred with prior art flame based post treatment heating units. | 12-22-2011 |
Jonathan E. Martin, London, OH US
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20120024769 | METHOD FOR COLLECTING MATTER WITH A MATTER COLLECTION UNIT - A method for collecting matter using a matter collection Unit, as described below, provides a low energy, low cost and nearly zero pollutant process for extracting suspended and/or dissolved matter in a medium. The method collects the matter on a material when the medium is permitted to flow past the material which is disposed within a chamber, and the medium, with less suspended matter, can flow back to a medium body to permit, e.g., further growth and/or higher collection efficiency. The process can operate continuously alongside, e.g. a growth system, to harvest suspended matter until the matter is ready for extraction. Post extraction collected matter, e.g., can be converted into valuable commercial products or the process can be used to remediate a medium, such that the valuable product is a substantially cleaner medium. | 02-02-2012 |
Joseph W. Martin, Centerburg, OH US
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20130155714 | INFRARED LIGHT DEVICE - An infrared (IR) light device is provided comprising: a main casing filled with a gas to prevent condensation from forming on an interior surface of the visible light filter; and a plurality of IR light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted in the main casing, wherein the casing includes heat dissipating features. | 06-20-2013 |
Karen Rachel Martin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150232220 | Adult Incontinence Packages, Displays, and Advertisements - A method of transforming an unprinted package to a printed package by printing graphics of at least two adults on a face of a package. A method of transforming an unprinted sheet to a printed sheet by printing graphics of at least two adults on the sheet. A package comprising indicia of two adults in close proximity and a plurality of absorbent articles. A shelf display comprising indicia of two adults in close proximity and a plurality of absorbent articles. | 08-20-2015 |
Keith Edward Martin, Mason, OH US
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20100286688 | FLEXIBLE ABLATION CLAMP - Ablation devices comprising elongated flexible members that are repositioned to at least partially surround tissue to be ablated. The exemplary ablation instruments utilize rigid or semi-rigid devices that are either affixed to the flexible member or repositionable along the flexible member. The clamping and ablating surfaces include electrodes or other means for delivering ablation energy. The electrodes may be brought into proximity with each other so as to provide a uniform force profile across the tissue to be ablated. In such a circumstance, once the tissue between the clamping and ablating surfaces is compressed, the electrodes are activated to create an ablation lesion. | 11-11-2010 |
20110028968 | Surgical Ablation and Pacing Device - A surgical device has an integral first tip having pair of electrodes configured to ablate tissue using electric energy. A second tip has a pair of electrodes configured to provide pacing signals to a heart and/or to sense electrical signals passing through heart tissue. The second tip is configured to snap onto the first tip, such that the same device may be used for ablation, pacing, and sensing. Alternatively, the second tip may be integral with the device and the first tip configured to snap onto the second tip. Alternatively, a single integral tip of the surgical device may be used for ablation, pacing, and sensing. Such a multipurpose tip may comprise a plurality of electrode pairs or an array of electrodes. A user interface on the device or elsewhere may be operable to provide selectable modes for selectively varying properties of signals communicated to the electrodes. | 02-03-2011 |
20110313413 | ABLATION DEVICE WITH SENSOR - An electrosurgical device having a distal tip for creating a lesion on tissue includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are parallel for the delivery of RF energy to tissue. A sensor electrode is provided parallel to and spaced away from the first electrode a different distance than the second electrode. When the sensor electrode and at least one of the first and second electrodes are in contact with tissue, The electrosurgical device can perform at least one of the following: ablating tissue, and sensing at least one selected from the group of voltage, tissue impedance, electrical conduction, conduction time, conduction velocity, and signal phase angle. | 12-22-2011 |
20120059370 | SURGICAL ABLATION AND PACING DEVICE - A surgical device has an integral first tip having pair of electrodes configured to ablate tissue using electric energy. A second tip has a pair of electrodes configured to provide pacing signals to a heart and/or to sense electrical signals passing through heart tissue. The second tip is configured to snap onto the first tip, such that the same device may be used for ablation, pacing, and sensing. Alternatively, the second tip may be integral with the device and the first tip configured to snap onto the second tip. Alternatively, a single integral tip of the surgical device may be used for ablation, pacing, and sensing. Such a multipurpose tip may comprise a plurality of electrode pairs or an array of electrodes. A user interface on the device or elsewhere may be operable to provide selectable modes for selectively varying properties of signals communicated to the electrodes. | 03-08-2012 |
20130131649 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A medical instrument comprising: (A) a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in an X-Y plane; (B) a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a Y-Z plane perpendicular to the X-Y plane; and, (C) a controller operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint, the controller including a first control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the first member and the second member, and a second control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the third member and the fourth member. | 05-23-2013 |
20130190777 | CLIP DEPLOYMENT TOOL AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A laparoscopic device comprising: (a) a housing operatively coupled to a first control and a second control; (b) an end effector operatively coupled to the first control, the end effector comprising a first component and a second component selectively repositionable with respect to one another within an X-Y plane, the end effector also including a third component selectively repositionable with respect to the second component within an Y-Z plane; (c) a laparoscopic conduit extending between the housing and the end effector; and, (d) an occlusion clip deployment device operatively coupled to the end effector and the second control. | 07-25-2013 |
Keith Edward Martin, Dayton, OH US
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20160113651 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A medical instrument comprising: (A) a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in an X-Y plane; (B) a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a Y-Z plane perpendicular to the X-Y plane; and, (C) a controller operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint, the controller including a first control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the first member and the second member, and a second control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the third member and the fourth member. | 04-28-2016 |
20160113656 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A medical instrument comprising: (A) a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in an X-Y plane; (B) a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a Y-Z plane perpendicular to the X-Y plane; and, (C) a controller operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint, the controller including a first control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the first member and the second member, and a second control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the third member and the fourth member. | 04-28-2016 |
Keith Edward Martin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140194864 | Ablation Device with Sensor - An electrosurgical device having a distal tip for creating a lesion on tissue includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are parallel for the delivery of RF energy to tissue. A sensor electrode is provided parallel to and spaced away from the first electrode a different distance than the second electrode. When the sensor electrode and at least one of the first and second electrodes are in contact with tissue. The electrosurgical device can perform at least one of the following: ablating tissue, and sensing at least one selected from the group of voltage, tissue impedance, electrical conduction, conduction time, conduction velocity, and signal phase angle. | 07-10-2014 |
Kelly Lee Martin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20080275113 | Antimicrobial Compositions, Products, And Methods Of Use - The present invention comprises an antimicrobial composition. More particularly to an antimicrobial composition that comprises a. from about 0.01% to about 15% of at least one non-anionic surfactant, by weight of the composition; b. from about 0.01% to about 15% of at least one acid, by weight of the composition; c. from about 0% to about 99.85% of water, by weight of the composition; and wherein the composition is foaming. | 11-06-2008 |
Kenneth Lamont Martin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150306006 | SCALP CARE COMPOSITION - A scalp care composition directed to a scalp care composition comprising from about 0.05% to about 5% of an anti-dandruff active, from about 0.1% to about 25% of one or more organic solvents, from about 1% to about 99% of a volatile carrier wherein the anti-dandruff active is soluble in the scalp care composition. | 10-29-2015 |
Larry D. Martin, Sandusky, OH US
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20100276408 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WELDING METAL PANELS HAVING FLANGES - Methods are provided for joining two panels by welding together a seam formed at a flange of each panel using a welding tractor adapted to travel along the seam to be welded. A welding tractor adapted for use in the methods is also provided, as is a welded panel product fabricated using the methods provided. | 11-04-2010 |
Lisa J. Martin, West Chester, OH US
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20090197806 | ADIPONECTIN FOR TREATMENT OF VARIOUS DISORDERS - Methods for treating various disorders by orally administering adiponectin or a biologically active fragment thereof are described. | 08-06-2009 |
Mark Martin, Milford, OH US
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20090047531 | PACKAGES HAVING RADIATION-CURABLE COATINGS - A package coated at least in part with a composition comprising a) a poleyne and b) a polythiol, wherein the composition is curable by radiation, is disclosed. Methods for making such a package are also disclosed. | 02-19-2009 |
Marsha Martin, Columbus, OH US
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20100180688 | MEDIA ISOLATED PRESSURE TRANSDUCER HAVING BOSS COMPRISING SINGLE METAL DIAPHRAGM - A pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of a fluid includes a monolithic metal including substrate having a substantially planar top side, wherein the metallic comprising substrate includes s a relatively thick boss near a center of the substrate and a thinned sensing portion that is elastically deformable and pressure-sensitive positioned radially outward from the boss. At least one dielectric layer is on the top side of the substrate. A plurality of piezoresistors are on the dielectric layer, wherein the piezoresistors are positioned over the thinned diaphragm portion. At least one overglaze layer is over the conductor layer that provides apertures for electrically contacting the plurality of piezoresistors. A sensing system includes a housing including at least a first port for coupling to a fluid for measurement of a pressure of the fluid and at least one sensor in the housing including a pressure sensor according to an embodiment of the invention. | 07-22-2010 |
Marsha M. Martin, Columbus, OH US
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20080196507 | Pressure sensor incorporating a compliant pin - A method of incorporating compliant pins in a pressure sensor that uses PCB (printed circuit board) and is press fitted into the compliant pins. The compliant pins are made in the leadframe and the leadframes are molded into the plastic housing. The PCB is press fitted to the leadframe/housing assembly. | 08-21-2008 |
Michael Lee Martin, Farmersville, OH US
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20150335572 | Medicated Hard Candy Product For Treating Esophageal Inflammation And A Method Using The Same - A medicated hard candy product for treating eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is disclosed herein. The medicated hard candy product includes a hard candy base material, the hard candy base material forming a substantially rigid candy product after being heated and permitted to cool for a predetermined time period; and a corticosteroid, the corticosteroid being intermixed with the hard candy base material. The medicated hard candy product is configured to reduce or alleviate esophageal inflammation and/or symptoms associated therewith in an individual when orally administered thereto. In one or more embodiments, the corticosteroid comprises one of: (i) budesonide, (ii) fluticasone, (iii) ciclesonide, (iv) beclomethasone dipropionate, and (v) mometasone furoate. Also, in one or more embodiments, the medicated hard candy product is in the form of a lollipop or lozenge. A method of treating, reducing, or alleviating esophageal inflammation in an individual, which utilizes the medicated hard candy product, is also disclosed herein. | 11-26-2015 |
Myron D. Martin, Toledo, OH US
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20150335181 | CONTRASTING DINING SURFACE - A contrasting dining surface has a first area configured to receive a serving of food thereon. The first area of the dining surface has a light appearance. The dining surface further comprises a second area configured to receive a serving of food thereon. The second area of the dining surface has a dark appearance. The first area and the second area contrast with each other. | 11-26-2015 |
Nathan James Martin, Shelby, OH US
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20110060692 | Martin Grassroots Operational Structure (MGOS) Method - A method for organizing grassroots (individuals or collective groups of people) operations to a user's preference utilizing a comprehensive grassroots operational structure, producing operational success through greater efficiency in grassroots operations, recruitment, training, and retention within the organization. The creation and subsequent management of this structure will allow the user to recruit and place grassroots volunteers in a quick, effective, and efficient manner. The method breaks down the organized area into smaller Operational Areas, categorizes and codes those Operational Areas, sets minimal staffing levels for the structure, and fills the structure with positions which contain: 1. How does this position fit into the organization's purpose; 2. What training is needed for this position; 3. Which other position does this position report to; 4. If applicable, the other positions that report to this position; and 5. The Position's Title. The entire structure is managed through reporting, recruiting, and volunteer placement until the completion of the grassroots operation. The method produces operational success through greater efficiency in grassroots operations. The method also produce better outcomes for corporations or other organizations who wish to meet consumers in an organized personal way cheaper than a traditional advertising campaign. The method drastically improves the efficiency of recruitment, training, and retention in organizations. | 03-10-2011 |
Paul Taylor Martin, Bexley, OH US
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20100273233 | AMYLOID SPECIFIC PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - Phage peptide display technology was used to identify peptides that bind specifically to the amyloid form of the Aβ | 10-28-2010 |
Robert C. Martin, Milford, OH US
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20100037761 | Lethal Threat Protection System For A Vehicle And Method - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 02-18-2010 |
20100071539 | LETHAL THREAT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 03-25-2010 |
20100192762 | Lethal Threat Protection System For A Vehicle And Method - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 08-05-2010 |
20110113953 | LETHAL THREAT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 05-19-2011 |
20110115255 | LETHAL THREAT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 05-19-2011 |
20120174766 | LETHAL THREAT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 07-12-2012 |
20120181817 | Lethal Threat Protection System For A Vehicle And Method - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 07-19-2012 |
Robert J. Martin, Newark, OH US
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20140137683 | Pinion Gear Assembly - A pinion gear assembly having a pinion, a collar, and a bearing. The pinion may have a gear portion and a hub portion disposed proximate the gear portion. The collar may be fixedly disposed on the hub portion and the bearing may be fixedly disposed on the collar. | 05-22-2014 |
20140378263 | Differential Assembly Having a Clutch Collar Actuator Mechanism - A differential assembly having a clutch collar actuator mechanism. The clutch collar actuator mechanism includes an actuator and a fork that may pivot about a pivot axis to actuate a clutch collar. | 12-25-2014 |
20150354691 | Axle Assembly - An axle assembly that may have a housing and a carrier housing. The axle assembly may include one or more quiet lubricant reservoirs that may not receive rotating components of the axle assembly. A seal may be provided in a channel that may be disposed between the housing and the carrier housing. | 12-10-2015 |
Roy Martin, North Royalton, OH US
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20130008419 | AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEM - A PCV circuit for an internal combustion engine is modified to deliver the PCV fluid to an atomization chamber which also receives fuel from an electronic fuel injector tapped into the main vehicle fuel supply. The fuel from the injector is thoroughly vaporized in and/or immediately downstream of the chamber and conveyed to the vehicle intake manifold. A switch cuts off operation of the fuel injector at high load/high throttle setting conditions. The injector operates at a constant frequency with a selected ON time. | 01-10-2013 |
20130013171 | AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEM - A PCV circuit for an internal combustion engine is modified to deliver the PCV fluid to an atomization chamber which also receives fuel from an electronic fuel injector tapped into the main vehicle fuel supply. The fuel from the injector is thoroughly vaporized in and/or immediately downstream of the chamber and conveyed to the vehicle intake manifold. In one embodiment, a switch cuts off operation of the fuel injector at high load/high throttle setting conditions. In another embodiment, injected fuel is measured with increased engine load. The injector operates at a constant frequency with a variable ON time. | 01-10-2013 |
Samuel Martin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130186059 | DUAL FUEL AIRCRAFT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A dual fuel propulsion system comprising a gas turbine engine configured to generate a propulsive thrust using a cryogenic liquid fuel. | 07-25-2013 |
Samuel Jacob Martin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140182264 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING SAME - A gas turbine propulsion system includes a system which utilizes a cryogenic liquid fuel for a non-combustion function. | 07-03-2014 |
Samuel Jacob Martin, Cincinatti, OH US
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20150380999 | PERMANENT MAGNET MACHINE - A permanent magnet machine and a rotor assembly for the permanent magnet machine. The permanent magnet machine includes a stator assembly including a stator core configured to generate a magnetic field and extending along a longitudinal axis with an inner surface defining a cavity and a rotor assembly including a rotor core and a rotor shaft. The rotor core is disposed inside the stator cavity and configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis. The rotor assembly further including a plurality of permanent magnets for generating a magnetic field which interacts with the stator magnetic field to produce torque. The permanent magnets are disposed within one or more cavities formed in a sleeve component. The sleeve component configured to include a plurality of cavities or voids therein and thus provide minimal weight to the permanent magnet machine. The permanent magnet machine providing increased centrifugal load capacity, increased power density and improved electrical performance. | 12-31-2015 |
Steven D. Martin, Parma, OH US
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20140108243 | System and Method for Processing Duplicative Electronic Check Return Files - Processing duplicate items in image cash letter (“ICL”) return files for efficient handling. A duplicate item processing module can receive ICL return files comprising items representing duplicate electronic checks. The duplicate item processing module can determine whether the processing entity erroneously presented the item more than once. The duplicate item processing module can also determine whether the depositing institution erroneously deposited the item more than once for processing. Based on the determination of the source of the error, the duplicate item processing module can make a correction in its own records and/or forward the ICL return file with the duplicate item to the depositing institution. | 04-17-2014 |
Steven R. Martin, Chagrin Falls, OH US
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20140312238 | FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR PET DETECTORS - A PET or SPECT radiation detector module ( | 10-23-2014 |
Thomas S. Martin, Huber Heights, OH US
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20090255031 | PROTECTIVE GARMENT WITH VAPOR SKIRT - A coat including a torso portion defining a torso cavity and including pair of portions that are releasably connectable together. The coat further includes a skirt positioned in the torso cavity. The coat is configured such that when the coat is worn by a wearer and the portions are releasably connected together the skirt generally sealingly engages the wearer. The coat is further configured such that the skirt automatically generally sealingly engages the wearer when the coat is worn by the wearer and the portions are releasably connected without requiring any further action by the wearer. | 10-15-2009 |
20120174296 | TWO-PIECE CHEMICAL AND/OR BIOLOGICAL PROTECTIVE GARMENT - Chemical and/or biochemical resistant protective garments are disclosed that include a top part having a body portion and sleeves, the body portion having a vapor skirt that is self-tightenable towards the torso of a wearer, and a bottom part having a fold-over waistband extension, a waistband, a seat portion, and left and right leg portions, the fold-over waistband extension being foldable over the waistband to reveal a backside of the fold-over waistband extension when the bottom part is worn by the wearer. When the top and bottom parts are worn by the wearer, the vapor skirt is positioned against the backside of the fold-over waistband and is self-tightened thereagainst as a seal that is generally impermeable to gases. | 07-12-2012 |
20140245526 | MOLDED FACEPIECE GASKET - A protective garment is disclosed that has a gasket directly molded to fabric that defines an opening in the garment. The opening may receive a wrist, a hand, an ankle, a neck, or face of a wearer. In one embodiment, the fabric is part of a hood and the gasket includes an interface feature for sealingly engaging a breathing or respiratory mask with an airtight seal, vapor-tight seal, moisture tight seal, or combinations thereof. | 09-04-2014 |
Thomas S. Martin, Englewood, OH US
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20130133129 | VAPOR RESISTANT CLOSURE - A vapor resistant closure including a closure mechanism, for example, a zipper having a start end in an inner portion of material and a stop end in an outer portion of material with the outer portion containing the stop end overlapping the inner portion containing the start end. The closure mechanism forming a seal between the outer portion containing the stop end and the inner portion containing the start end when the closure mechanism is closed at the stop end. The seal that is formed is generally impermeable to fluids, gases, vapors, aerosols and particulates. The vapor resistant closure may also include a compressible body between the outer portion of material containing the stop end and the inner portion of material containing the start end. The compressible body is compressed therebetween when the closure mechanism is closed at the stop end. | 05-30-2013 |
Tim Martin, Urbana, OH US
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20100020556 | INTEGRATED POSITION LIGHT OVERLAP BAFFLES - A position light including a base that is configured to attach to an aircraft. The base having an extruded overlap baffle. A first LED is coupled to the base underneath the overlap baffle. A circuit card is also coupled to the base and is extended over the first LED toward the over flap baffle. A second LED coupled to a circuit card. The extended overlap baffle and the extended circuit card block visible light emitting from the first LED. | 01-28-2010 |
Timothy C. Martin, Urbana, OH US
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20120268959 | CONTROL-SURFACE-MOUNTED LANDING AND TAXI LIGHTS - A lighting assembly for movable control surfaces of a vehicle. The light assembly includes a lens, a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a housing that receives the plurality of LEDs and the lens. The housing of the light assembly is received within the movable control surface, such that the lens is flush with a surface of the movable control surface. The light assembly includes a plurality of reflectors. The plurality of LEDs is rotatably mounted within the housing. The light assembly includes a controller that controls the position of the LEDs relative to the housing, based on a received control signal. | 10-25-2012 |
20120313547 | AIRCRAFT LED LANDING OR TAXI LIGHTS WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT - Low weight, low cost, low complexity systems and methods for performing large thermal transfer during worst-case conditions to ensure a light-emitting diode (LED) light. An exemplary device includes a housing with a sealed cavity, a circuit board having a first side attached to one side of the housing, a plurality of light sources attached to a second side of the circuit board and a material located within the sealed cavity. The material changes phase at a predefined temperature. The housing includes a plurality of protrusions that extend into the cavity. The housing and the protrusions transfer heat generated by the light sources into the material. The plurality of light sources include light-emitting diodes (LEDs). A plurality of optical elements direct light generated by the LEDs. The optical elements are attached to the circuit board. | 12-13-2012 |
William Martin, Warren, OH US
William N. Martin, Brecksville, OH US
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20080245076 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING PULVERIZED COAL USED TO PRODUCE SYNTHESIS GAS - A method and apparatus for preparing pulverized coal used in the production of synthesis gas combusted in gas turbines used in integrated gasification combined cycle power plants uses gas turbine exhaust gas to dry and convey pulverized coal from a pulverizer to a coal/gas separation device. | 10-09-2008 |
20080286039 | STRESS REDUCTION FOR PULVERIZER MAIN SHAFT VIA FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE - A yoke bushing that reduces the cyclic movement between the main shaft of a ball-and-race type coal pulverizer, thereby resulting in longer shaft life and reduced incidences of shaft failure. The yoke bushing is comprised of a flexible structure that provides individual contact areas which will have, at the same locations, equal stress fields between the main shaft and the yoke bushing. | 11-20-2008 |
20100320298 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING COAL FLOW IN A COAL PULVERIZER - The present invention relates generally to the field of coal flow in the outlet portion of a coal pulverizer, and in particular to a new and useful system/apparatus, method and drive means for controlling the position of one or more coal flow vanes in the upper portion of a coal pulverizer. The system and/or apparatus in accordance with the present invention utilizes a “cartridge” which is insertable into a turret at the top portion of a coal pulverizer, the present invention permitting the control of one or more coal flow vanes via an internal control system/means. In certain embodiments, the “cartridge” in accordance with the present invention encircles the raw coal inlet pipe, and is insertable into a turret at the top portion of a coal pulverizer, the present invention again permitting the control of one or more coal flow vanes via an internal control system/means. | 12-23-2010 |
William R. Martin, Dayton, OH US
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20080205197 | Device and Methods Directed to Providing Reminders to Contact Lens Wearers - Devices and methods for providing reminders to a contact lens wearer comprise a timing circuit, manually actuatable controls for setting and controlling the timing circuit, and an electronic visual display responsive to the timing circuit. The electronic visual display comprises a clock display, a calendar display, and a message display configured to illuminate a reminder message instructing the contact lens wearer to replace the contact lenses and/or catalyzing platinum disks in the contact lens case. The manually actuatable controls comprise a plurality of use period actuation mechanisms, wherein each actuation mechanism corresponds to an intended period of use, and at least one reset actuation mechanism for updating the device upon replacement of the contact lenses and catalyzing platinum disk. | 08-28-2008 |
Winfred Martin, Hamilton, OH US
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20150328768 | MOBILE TOOL CART AND STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING TOOL STORAGE DEVICES - A storage system includes a mobile tool cart having multiple shelves, each of which may be provided with tool storage devices, such as interconnected arrays of tubes that are sized to receive individual tools or pieces of equipment. The tubes in the tool storage devices may include tubes of varying diameter and/or length so as to accommodate different types of equipment needed at a worksite. The arrays of tubes are arranged on the shelves of a tool cart in any desirable configuration, and additional tool storage elements such as socket holders may also be placed on the shelves. The storage system also includes a storage housing configured to cover the tool cart and prevent unauthorized access to the equipment and tools during periods of non-use. | 11-19-2015 |
Yaacov M. Martin, Columbus, OH US
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20130191251 | END-TO-END IN-STORE ONLINE GIFTING PLATFORM - In one embodiment, a gifting platform allows users to select, share, and receive gifts directly from a store. Specifically, a user can locate a desired item in a brick-and-mortar store, scan the item's barcode using an associated app, and share the item through social networks and email to friends and family. Members of the user's social circle may then purchase the item for the user, such that the user is then provided with a gift/confirmation number (e.g., to their mobile phone) to purchase the item from the store. | 07-25-2013 |
20140365325 | DIGITALLY SENDING AN ITEM TO A RECIPIENT FROM AN E-COMMERCE SITE - A method to provide digital transmission of an item from a shopper to a recipient using an e-commerce website. The method includes adding a “gifting” function by inserting a few lines of code, selecting an item by the shopper and inserting personal details and details of a recipient, activating the “gifting” function and finalizing the purchase of the item. The method also includes receiving authorization by the system, submitting a request via an API to partnering gift card issuers, one of the partnering networks for a closed loop by a particular store or open loop gift card code by a partnering network, digitally sending the code to the recipient, along with an image and other details, receiving the code by the recipient to be used to redeem the item selected by the purchaser or another item and using the code in a corresponding store. | 12-11-2014 |
Yurjevich A. Martin, North Canton, OH US
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20120204633 | TIRE CHIP AND TEAR TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD - A tire testing apparatus that includes a test drum and at least one tire station. The test drum has an outer radial surface and a plurality of sectioned plates having outer radial test surfaces, wherein the plurality of sectioned plates mount on the outer radial surface of the test drum. The tire testing apparatus further includes at least one tire station having a selected tire with a tread, wherein the tread of the selected tire presses against the outer radial test surface of the plurality of sectional plates, and wherein the at least one tire station applies a force against the tread of the selected tire. Further, a tire testing method includes providing a selected tire having a circumferential tread and moving the selected tire against a rotating test drum having a plurality of sectional plates having a test surface. Further, the method includes maintaining contact between the selected tire and the plurality of sectional plates for a selected period of time, moving the selected tire away from the test drum, and evaluating the tread for wear. | 08-16-2012 |