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20080208018 | Apparatuses for Noninvasive Determination of in vivo Alcohol Concentration using Raman Spectroscopy - Methods and apparatuses for the determination of an attribute of the tissue of an individual use non-invasive Raman spectroscopy. For example, the alcohol concentration in the blood or tissue of an individual can be determined non-invasively. A portion of the tissue is illuminated with light, the light propagates into the tissue where it is Raman scattered within the tissue. The Raman scattered light is then detected and can be combined with a model relating Raman spectra to alcohol concentration in order to determine the alcohol concentration in the blood or tissue of the individual. Correction techniques can be used to reduce determination errors due to detection of light other than that from Raman scattering from the alcohol in the tissue. Other biologic information can be used in combination with the Raman spectral properties to aid in the determination of alcohol concentration, for example age of the individual, height of the individual, weight of the individual, medical history of the individual and his/her family, ethnicity, skin melanin content, or a combination thereof. The method and apparatus can be highly optimized to provide reproducible and, preferably, uniform radiance of the tissue, low tissue sampling error, depth targeting of the tissue layers or sample locations that contain the attribute of interest, efficient collection of Raman spectra from the tissue, high optical throughput, high photometric accuracy, large dynamic range, excellent thermal stability, effective calibration maintenance, effective calibration transfer, built-in quality control, and ease-of-use. | 08-28-2008 |
20090088615 | Indwelling Fiber Optic Probe for Blood Glucose Measurements - An indwelling fiber optic probe can be used to make in vivo blood glucose measurements through a central venous catheter. The fiber optic probe can operate in the near-infrared spectral region. The optical measurement can be backscattering, transmission, or a combination of both, depending on the optical configuration. | 04-02-2009 |
20090234204 | Methods for Noninvasive Determination of in vivo Alcohol Concentration using Raman Spectroscopy - Methods and apparatuses for the determination of an attribute of the tissue of an individual use non-invasive Raman spectroscopy. For example, the alcohol concentration in the blood or tissue of an individual can be determined non-invasively. A portion of the tissue is illuminated with light, the light propagates into the tissue where it is Raman scattered within the tissue. The Raman scattered light is then detected and can be combined with a model relating Raman spectra to alcohol concentration in order to determine the alcohol concentration in the blood or tissue of the individual. Correction techniques can be used to reduce determination errors due to detection of light other than that from Raman scattering from the alcohol in the tissue. Other biologic information can be used in combination with the Raman spectral properties to aid in the determination of alcohol concentration, for example age of the individual, height of the individual, weight of the individual, medical history of the individual and his/her family, ethnicity, skin melanin content, or a combination thereof. The method and apparatus can be highly optimized to provide reproducible and, preferably, uniform radiance of the tissue, low tissue sampling error, depth targeting of the tissue layers or sample locations that contain the attribute of interest, efficient collection of Raman spectra from the tissue, high optical throughput, high photometric accuracy, large dynamic range, excellent thermal stability, effective calibration maintenance, effective calibration transfer, built-in quality control, and ease-of-use. | 09-17-2009 |
20100010325 | System for Noninvasive Determination of Analytes in Tissue - An apparatus and method for noninvasive determination of analyte properties of human tissue by quantitative infrared spectroscopy to clinically relevant levels of precision and accuracy. The system includes subsystems optimized to contend with the complexities of the tissue spectrum, high signal-to-noise ratio and photometric accuracy requirements, tissue sampling errors, calibration maintenance problems, and calibration transfer problems. The subsystems can include an illumination/modulation subsystem, a tissue sampling subsystem, a data acquisition subsystem, a computing subsystem, and a calibration subsystem. The invention can provide analyte property determination and identity determination or verification from the same spectroscopic information, making unauthorized use or misleading results less likely than in systems that use separate analyte and identity determinations. The invention can be used to control and monitor individuals accessing controlled environments. | 01-14-2010 |
20120065482 | DETERMINATION OF BLOOD PUMP SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND SAMPLE DILUTION USING A PROPERTY OF FLUID BEING TRANSPORTED - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses related to measurement of analytes, including measurements of analytes in samples withdrawn from a patient. | 03-15-2012 |
20130317328 | Methods and Apparatuses for Noninvasive Determination of in vivo Alcohol Concentration using Raman Spectroscopy - Methods and apparatuses for the determination of an attribute of the tissue of an individual use non-invasive Raman spectroscopy. For example, the alcohol concentration in the blood or tissue of an individual can be determined. A portion of the tissue is illuminated with light, which propagates into the tissue where it is Raman scattered. The Raman scattered light is detected and can be combined with a model relating Raman spectra to alcohol concentration to determine the alcohol concentration in the blood or tissue. Correction techniques can reduce determination errors due to detection of light other than that from Raman scattering from the alcohol in the tissue. Other biologic information can be used with the Raman spectral properties to aid in the determination of alcohol concentration, for example age, height, weight, medical history and his/her family, ethnicity, skin melanin content, or a combination thereof. The method and apparatus can be optimized to provide reproducible and uniform radiance of the tissue, low tissue sampling error, depth targeting of the tissue layers or sample locations that contain the attribute of interest, efficient collection of Raman spectra, optical throughput, photometric accuracy, large dynamic range, thermal stability, calibration maintenance, calibration transfer, built-in quality control, and ease-of-use. | 11-28-2013 |
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20100049565 | Method of computing spreadsheet risk within a spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network employing a research agent installed on one or more spreadsheet file servers - A method of computing spreadsheet risk within a spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network employing a research agent installed on one or more spreadsheet file servers registered on the network, and one or more spreadsheet file servers for supporting one or more user organizations registered and communicating with a data processing center. The method involves the steps of one or more of the research agents collecting metadata from spreadsheet files stored on said spreadsheet file servers registered on the network. Either the research agents or the data processing center, (i) analyze the collected metadata associated with each spreadsheet file, (ii) identify Spreadsheet Purpose from collected metadata, and (iii) calculate the Relative Likelihood of Error (RLE) and the Relative Likelihood of Concern (RLC), based on the calculated RLE, for a plurality of spreadsheet files associated with at least one user organization under management by the network. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049723 | Spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network for automatically detecting risk conditions in spreadsheet documents within an organization using principles of objective-relative risk analysis - A spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network including one or more spreadsheet file servers registered with the network, supporting at least one user organization, and communicating with a data processing center. A research agent is installed on at least one spreadsheet file server registered on the network. Each research agent operates transparently to users on the network so as to perform a number of functions, including (i) collecting metadata from spreadsheet files, (i) analyzing collected metadata associated with each spreadsheet file, (iii) identifying Spreadsheet Purpose from collected metadata, and (iv) calculating the Relative Likelihood Of Error (RLE) and the Relative Likelihood Of Concern (RLC), based on the calculated RLE, for a plurality of spreadsheet files associated with at least one user organization, under management by the network. Calculation of RLE and RLC can be performed at the data processing center or the research agent. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049745 | Method of implementing an organization's policy on spreadsheet documents monitored using a spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network - A method of implementing an organization's policy on spreadsheet files monitored using a spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network. The method involves creating and pre-configuring a number of policy components in a relational database server on the network. A spreadsheet inspector logs-on to the network, and selects an inspection from the list of inspections to be performed. In response to the selection, the network automatically builds an inspection worksheet for each policy component which is to be manually inspected by the inspector. the inspection worksheet includes all policy compliance components which require human judgment to assess the degree to which an item passes compliance, as well as general notes to allow for inspection items which are not related to the specific compliance items. Upon receiving the network generated inspection worksheet, the inspector opens the spreadsheet to be inspected, via a provided hyperlink, and applies human judgment in assessing whether or not the spreadsheet successfully passes each set of criteria established in the spreadsheet policy. For each policy component being assessed, the inspector evaluates the spreadsheet document and provides a passing grade if the spreadsheet file meets the criteria established in the policy component, and a failing grade if the spreadsheet file does not meet the established criteria in the policy component. An overall assessment score of passing or failing is provided to each spreadsheet file under assessment, based on automated and/or manual assessments. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049746 | Method of classifying spreadsheet files managed within a spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network - A method of classifying spreadsheet files managed within a spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network, comprising the steps of assigning a spreadsheet manager to a group of spreadsheet directories in an user organization. The spreadsheet manager logs-on to the network, and determines whether or not there are spreadsheet files to classify. If there are no spreadsheet files to classify, then the spreadsheet manager ends the process. If there are spreadsheet files to classify, then the spreadsheet manager assigns values for criticality, confidentiality and impact to the spreadsheet files. The spreadsheet manager assigns a spreadsheet inspector to each classified spreadsheet file, and the network generates email to notify the spreadsheet inspector of a spreadsheet inspection request. | 02-25-2010 |
20100050230 | Method of inspecting spreadsheet files managed within a spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network - A method of inspecting spreadsheet files managed within a spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network. The method involves a spreadsheet inspector logging-on to the network, and selecting a spreadsheet inspection from the list of spreadsheet inspections to be performed. In response to the selection, the network automatically generates an inspection worksheet for each policy component which is to be manually inspected by the inspector. The inspection worksheet includes all policy compliance components which require human judgment to assess the degree to which an item passes compliance, as well as general notes to allow for inspection items which are not related to the specific compliance items. Upon receiving the network-generated inspection worksheet, the spreadsheet inspector opening the spreadsheet file to be inspected, via a provided hyperlink, and applying human judgment in assessing whether or not the spreadsheet file successfully passes each set of criteria established in the spreadsheet policy. For each policy component being assessed, the spreadsheet inspector evaluating the spreadsheet file and providing a passing grade if the spreadsheet file meets the criteria established in the policy component, and a failing grade if the spreadsheet file does not meet the established criteria in the policy component. An overall assessment score of passing or failing is provided to each spreadsheet file under assessment, based on automated and/or manual assessments. | 02-25-2010 |
20100050264 | Spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network for automatically detecting risk conditions in spreadsheet files within an organization - A spreadsheet risk reconnaissance network including a research agent installed on one or more spreadsheet file servers registered on the network, and a plurality of spreadsheet file servers for supporting a plurality of user organizations registered and communicating with a data processing center. Each research agent operates transparently to users on the network so as to perform a number of functions, including (i) collecting metadata from spreadsheet files stored on said spreadsheet file servers registered on said network, and (ii) transmitting the collected metadata to the data processing center for storage and analysis. The data processing center performs a number of operations, including (i) analyzing collected metadata associated with each spreadsheet file, (ii) calculating a spreadsheet risk measure based on objective-relative analysis, for a plurality of spreadsheet files associated with at least one user organization, under management by the network, and (iii) allowing business manager users to assign business attributes to identified spreadsheet files assigned the spreadsheet risk measure. | 02-25-2010 |
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20090130992 | Antenna co-location in portable devices for simultaneous receive and transmit - Systems and methods are disclosed for the co-location of radio frequency (RF) antennas in portable devices, portable devices and their docking stations and related systems, and devices with restrictive space constraints to allow for simultaneous receive (RX) and transmit (TX) operation without degradation. The systems and methods disclosed overcome RX channel degradation, receiver performance, and other problems seen in prior solutions. More particularly, transmit and receive antennas are oriented to provide for cross-polarization of their electro-magnetic fields, are oriented to allow one or both antenna to fall within null regions of the other antenna, and/or oriented with both cross-polarization and null region considerations in mind. Other variations and implementations are also described. | 05-21-2009 |
20090195468 | Slot antenna for a circuit board ground plane - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a slot antenna that is formed on a ground plane of a circuit board. The slot antenna may be connected to radio circuitry adapted on the circuit board by way of a feedline, which is coupled to the radio circuitry and across a portion of the slot antenna. | 08-06-2009 |
20110115537 | CIRCUIT DEVICES AND METHODS FOR RE-CLOCKING AN INPUT SIGNAL - Embodiments include circuit devices and methods for re-clocking an input signal. In an embodiment, a circuit device includes a data storage element having a data input to receive a digital data stream having a first clock rate and including a clock input to receive a clock signal having a second clock rate. The data storage element further includes logic to adjust edge timing of transitions within the digital data stream based on the clock signal to produce a modulated output signal having a power spectrum with spectral nulls at a desired frequency and its harmonics without changing an average data rate. | 05-19-2011 |
20110158298 | TUNER CIRCUIT WITH AN INTER-CHIP TRANSMITTER AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AN INTER-CHIP LINK FRAME - A tuner circuit includes a digital signal processor to generate a digital data stream related to a radio frequency signal and a transceiver circuit coupled to the digital signal processor and configurable to generate an inter-chip communication frame having a start portion and a plurality of channels. The plurality of channels includes a first data channel to carry a portion of the digital data stream and a control channel to carry control data. The transceiver circuit is configurable to send the inter-chip communication frame to an additional tuner circuit through an inter-chip communication link. | 06-30-2011 |
20110158339 | ANTENNA DIVERSITY SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE TUNER CIRCUITS HAVING MULTIPLE OPERATING MODES AND METHODS - In an embodiment, a tuner circuit includes an inter-chip receiver circuit configurable to couple to a first inter-chip communication link to receive a first data stream and includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert a radio frequency signal into a digital version of the radio frequency signal. The tuner circuit further includes a digital signal processor coupled to the inter-chip receiver circuit and the analog-to-digital converter. The digital signal processor is configurable to generate an output signal related to at least one of the first data stream and the digital version of the radio frequency signal based on a selected operating mode. | 06-30-2011 |
20110158357 | ANTENNA DIVERSITY SYSTEM WITH FRAME SYNCHRONIZATION - In an embodiment, a tuner circuit includes circuitry to produce a first DSP frame based on a first RF signal and includes an inter-chip receiver circuit coupled to an inter-chip link and configured to receive an inter-chip frame. The inter-chip receiver circuit is configured to detect a start of frame symbol of the inter-chip frame and to extract a DSP offset and data related to a second DSP frame from the inter-chip frame. The tuner circuit further includes a digital signal processor coupled to the circuitry and to the inter-chip receiver circuit. The digital signal processor is to synchronize the first DSP frame with the second DSP frame based on the start of frame symbol and the digital signal processor offset, the digital signal processor configured to perform a selected antenna diversity operation on the first and second DSP frames to produce an output signal. | 06-30-2011 |
20110159828 | Configurable Radio Front End - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a single chip radio tuner, which may be adapted within an integrated circuit (IC). The tuner may be provided with a configurable front end to receive and process a radio frequency (RF) signal via a signal path. This configurable front end may be differently controlled depending on a particular radio implementation in which the tuner is adapted. | 06-30-2011 |
20110159829 | Integrating Components In A Radio Tuner Integrated Circuit (IC) For A Tracking Filter - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for configuring a single chip radio tuner having a configurable front end, which may be adapted within an integrated circuit (IC). The method may include setting a controller of the tuner with configuration information for a radio in which the tuner is located. Then, control signals responsive to the configuration information can be sent to the configurable front end to configure the tuner. | 06-30-2011 |
20130084818 | Performing Power Control In A Receiver Based On Environmental Noise - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving and processing an incoming radio frequency (RF) signal in a receiver. Based on this signal, an environmental noise level can be determined, where this level corresponds to environmental noise present in an environment in which the receiver is located. Then, if the environmental noise level is substantially greater than receiver-generated noise, power consumption of at least one analog front end component of the receiver can be reduced. | 04-04-2013 |
20130244600 | Integrating Components In A Radio Tuner Integrated Circuit (IC) For A Tracking Filter - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for configuring a single chip radio tuner having a configurable front end, which may be adapted within an integrated circuit (IC). The method may include setting a controller of the tuner with configuration information for a radio in which the tuner is located. Then, control signals responsive to the configuration information can be sent to the configurable front end to configure the tuner. | 09-19-2013 |
20130303102 | DIFFERENTIAL LOOPSTICK ANTENNA CONFIGURATION - A long-wave or medium-wave receiver receives a first signal from a first terminal of a loopstick antenna on a positive antenna input terminal of the receiver and receives a second signal from a second terminal of the loopstick antenna on a negative antenna input terminal of the receiver. The first and second signals are processed differentially in the receiver. The receiver may optionally be configured to operate in either a differential mode or a single-ended mode by setting switches to selectively connect one of the antenna input terminals to ground in single-ended mode. | 11-14-2013 |
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20090280250 | Heat Transfer Materials and Methods of Making and Using the Same - A heat transfer paper configured to reduce the amount of stray toner on a heat transfer material, especially when the image is formed via a laser printer or laser copier, is generally disclosed. The heat transfer material includes an image-receptive coating overlying a splittable layer and a base sheet. The image-receptive coating includes thermoplastic polyolefin wax microparticles, a thermoplastic binder, and a humectant. The thermoplastic polyolefin wax microparticles have an average particle size of from about 30 microns to about 50 microns and melt at temperatures between about 130° C. and about 200° C. | 11-12-2009 |
20110094662 | Heat Transfer Materials and Methods of Making And Using The Same - A heat transfer paper configured to reduce the amount of stray toner on a heat transfer material, especially when the image is formed via a laser printer or laser copier, is generally disclosed. The heat transfer material includes an image-receptive coating overlying a splittable layer and a base sheet. The image-receptive coating includes thermoplastic polyolefin wax microparticles, a thermoplastic binder, and a humectant. The thermoplastic polyolefin wax microparticles have an average particle size of from about 30 microns to about 50 microns and melt at temperatures between about 130° C. and about 200° C. | 04-28-2011 |
20110139358 | Heat Transfer Materials and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Method of making a heat transfer materials are generally provided, along with the materials and the methods of using the materials. A splittable layer can be formed to overlie a base sheet, and an image-receptive coating can be formed to overlie the splittable layer. The image-receptive coating can include thermoplastic microparticles, a thermoplastic binder, and a humectant. The thermoplastic microparticles can be styrene particles having an average particle size of from about 5 microns to about 80 microns and melt at temperatures between about 90° C. and about 115° C. A second thermoplastic microparticle can also be included in the image-receptive coating. Alternatively, a combination of thermoplastic polyester microparticles and thermoplastic polyamide microparticles can be included in the image-receptive coating. The heat transfer material can then be dried. The humectant is configured to draw moisture back into the heat transfer sheet after drying. | 06-16-2011 |
20110303353 | Heat Transfer Methods and Sheets for Applying An Image to a Substrate - Methods of transferring an image to a substrate are generally provided. A heat transfer material can be partially cut to define a shape with cuts made into the heat transfer material (i.e., into its thickness). The heat transfer material includes a transferable portion overlying a release layer overlying a base sheet such that the cuts are made into the heat transfer material through the transferable portion while leaving the release layer and base sheet uncut. The transferable portion of the heat transfer material can be removed from the base sheet in an area surrounding the shape. Then, the heat transfer material can be positioned adjacent the substrate such that the transferable portion defined by the shape contacts the substrate. Heat and pressure can be applied to the heat transfer material. Thereafter, the base sheet can be removed. | 12-15-2011 |
20120118490 | Heat Transfer Materials and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Method of making a heat transfer materials are generally provided, along with the materials and the methods of using the materials. A splittable layer can be formed to overlie a base sheet, and an image-receptive coating can be formed to overlie the splittable layer. The image-receptive coating can include thermoplastic microparticles, a thermoplastic binder, and a humectant. The thermoplastic microparticles can be styrene particles having an average particle size of from about 5 microns to about 80 microns and melt at temperatures between about 90° C. and about 115° C. A second thermoplastic microparticle can also be included in the image-receptive coating. Alternatively, a combination of thermoplastic polyester microparticles and thermoplastic polyamide microparticles can be included in the image-receptive coating. The heat transfer material can then be dried. The humectant is configured to draw moisture back into the heat transfer sheet after drying. | 05-17-2012 |
20120325401 | HEAT TRANSFER METHODS AND SHEETS FOR APPLYING AN IMAGE TO A SUBSTRATE - Methods are generally provided of transferring an image to a substrate using a colorless fusible polymer material printed onto a printable surface of a printable transfer sheet to form an imaged area. The printable transfer sheet can be positioned adjacent to a coating transfer sheet such that the imaged area is adjacent to a meltable coating layer of the coating transfer sheet. The meltable coating layer and the imaged area can then be fused together, and the sheets separated to form an intermediate coated imaged sheet, such that the imaged area is coated with the meltable coating layer. The intermediate coated imaged sheet can be positioned adjacent to the substrate such that the imaged area coated with the meltable coating layer is adjacent to substrate, and heat and pressure can be applied. The intermediate coated imaged sheet can be separated from the substrate to leave the imaged area on the substrate. | 12-27-2012 |
20130115387 | Solvent Resistant Printable Substrates And Their Methods Of Manufacture And Use - Printable substrates including a base sheet, a tie coating on a first surface of the base sheet, and a printable coating on the tie coating are generally provided. The tie coating can generally include a first crosslinked material formed from a film-forming binder, a first crosslinkable polymeric binder, a first crosslinking agent, and a first crosslinking catalyst. The printable coating can generally include a plurality of inorganic microparticies and a second crosslinked material formed from a second crosslinkable polymeric binder, a second crosslinking agent, and a second crosslinking catalyst. Methods of forming an image on such printable substrates are also generally provided, along with methods for forming such printable substrates. | 05-09-2013 |
20130243961 | Kits and Methods of Treating a Substrate Prior to Formation of an Image Thereon - Methods and kits for treating a fibrous substrate prior to forming an image thereon are provided. The method can include positioning a treatment sheet adjacent to the fibrous substrate, transferring a salt (e.g., calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or a mixture thereof) from the treatment sheet to the fibrous substrate using a wetting solution (e.g., an aqueous solution, such as water) to carry the salt from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate, and drying the fibrous substrate such that the salt remains in the substrate. For example, the transfer of the salt from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate can be accomplished via pressing the backside of the treatment sheet such that the wetting solution flows from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate while carrying the salt. | 09-19-2013 |
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20090050207 | Photovoltaic Cell - A photovoltaic cell has two electrodes and a hole injection layer. A liquid crystal material and a plurality of particles can be disposed between the electrodes. | 02-26-2009 |
20090108255 | Processing Additives for Fabricating Organic Photovoltaic Cells - Processing additives, as well as related compositions, photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic modules, and methods, are disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
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20080312232 | Substituted amide derivatives and methods of use - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as HGF mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes. | 12-18-2008 |
20090176774 | Compounds and methods of use - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as HGF mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes. | 07-09-2009 |
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20100222338 | BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I | 09-02-2010 |
20100317668 | SUBSTITUTED PYRANO [2,3-B] PYRIDINAMINE COMPOUNDS AS BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I | 12-16-2010 |
20110118250 | BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I | 05-19-2011 |
20110118252 | SUBSTITUTED AMIDE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as HGF mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes. | 05-19-2011 |
20120070413 | METHOD OF TREATING CANCER WITH SUBSTITUTED AMIDE DERIVATIVES - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as HGF mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes. | 03-22-2012 |
20120165334 | Indole/Benzimidazole Compounds as mTOR Kinase Inhibitors - The present invention provides compounds that are kinase inhibitors, specifically PIK kinase inhibitors, more specifically, mTOR inhibitors and are therefore useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of kinases, specifically PIK kinase inhibitors, more specifically, mTOR such as cancer. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds. | 06-28-2012 |
20120190666 | Heteroaryl Compounds as PIKK Inhibitors - The present invention provides compounds that are PIKK inhibitors, more specifically, mTOR and/or PI3Kα kinase inhibitors and are therefore useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of kinases, specifically PI3 kinases, more specifically, mTOR and/or PI3Kα, such as cancer. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds. | 07-26-2012 |
20120220583 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYETHYL AMINE COMPOUNDS AS BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase activity and for the treatment of diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related CNS conditions, mediated thereby. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I | 08-30-2012 |
20130150339 | Bicyclic Aryl and Heteroaryl Sodium Channel Inhibitors - The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that are inhibitors of voltage-gated sodium channels, in particular Nav 1.7. | 06-13-2013 |
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20090157412 | Method For Streaming Through A Data Service Over A Radio Link Subsystem - An apparatus for controlling a data rate in a data client for a digital audio broadcasting system includes a buffer for storing data, a codec for coding data, and a control module for controlling a bit rate of the codec in response to a level of the data in the buffer. A method performed by the apparatus is also included. | 06-18-2009 |
20090207861 | Method and Apparatus For Formatting Data Signals in a Digital Audio Broadcasting System - A data unit for transmitting data in a digital broadcasting system includes a first payload field, and a first byte code field having a value indicating an offset of data in the first payload field with respect to an absent value. A method for formatting the data unit includes: providing data for a payload field for a data unit, wherein the data includes an absent byte value, determining an offset between an absent byte value and other data in the payload field, shifting the data in the payload field by the offset to produce shifted bytes, and inserting a byte code in the data unit, wherein the byte code indicates the offset. A transmitter for transmitting the data units, and a receiver for receiving the data units are also provided. | 08-20-2009 |
20090259925 | Broadcast Equipment Communication Protocol - A method for transmitting data between components of a digital broadcasting system includes: receiving payload data, adding a content layer header to the payload data to form a content layer data frame, adding a transmission and authentication layer header and a cyclic redundancy check field to the content layer data frame to form a transmission and authentication layer data frame, adding an application framing layer header to the transmission and authentication layer data frame to form an application framing layer data frame, and transmitting the application framing layer data frame to a destination component. | 10-15-2009 |
20100166042 | Synchronization of Separated Platforms in an HD Radio Broadcast Single Frequency Network - A broadcasting method includes: using a first transmitter to send a signal including a plurality of frames of data synchronized with respect to a first GPS pulse signal, receiving the signal at a first remote transmitter, synchronizing the frames to a second GPS pulse signal at the first remote transmitter, and transmitting the synchronized frames from the remote transmitter to a plurality of receivers. A system that implements the method is also provided. | 07-01-2010 |
20100265398 | Systems and methods for transmitting media content via digital radio broadcast transmission for synchronized rendering by a receiver - Systems, methods, and processor readable media are disclosed for encoding and transmitting first media content and second media content using a digital radio broadcast system, such that the second media content can be rendered in synchronization with the first media content by a digital radio broadcast receiver. The disclosed systems, methods, and processor-readable media determine when a receiver will render audio and data content that is transmitted at a given time by the digital radio broadcast transmitter, and adjust the media content accordingly to provide synchronized rendering. In exemplary embodiments, these adjustments can be provided by: 1) inserting timing instructions specifying playback time in the secondary content based on calculated delays; or 2) controlling the timing of sending the primary or secondary content to the transmitter so that it will be rendered in synchronization by the receiver. | 10-21-2010 |
20110090897 | Systems and methods for transmitting media content via digital radio broadcast transmission for synchronized rendering by a receiver - Systems, methods, and processor readable media are disclosed for encoding and transmitting first media content, second media content and triggering instructions to a digital radio broadcast receiver such that the triggering instructions arrive for immediate execution to trigger immediate rendering of the second media content in synchronization with the first media content. | 04-21-2011 |
20120162512 | Systems and Methods for Transmitting Media Content via Digital Radio Broadcast Transmission for Synchronized Rendering by a Receiver - Systems, methods, and processor readable media are disclosed for encoding and transmitting first media content and second media content using a digital radio broadcast system, such that the second media content can be rendered in synchronization with the first media content by a digital radio broadcast receiver. The disclosed systems, methods, and processor-readable media determine when a receiver will render audio and data content that is transmitted at a given time by the digital radio broadcast transmitter, and adjust the media content accordingly to provide synchronized rendering. In exemplary embodiments, these adjustments can be provided by: 1) inserting timing instructions specifying playback time in the secondary content based on calculated delays; or 2) controlling the timing of sending the primary or secondary content to the transmitter so that it will be rendered in synchronization by the receiver. | 06-28-2012 |
20120189069 | Systems and Methods for a Multiport Synchronous-Asynchronous Client for Scheduling and Delivering Content for Digital Radio Broadcast Transmission - Systems, methods, and processor readable media are disclosed for scheduling and delivering content for digital radio broadcast transmission. To overcome the inefficiencies of conventional scheduling and delivery techniques, the present disclosure describes a novel multiport synchronous-asynchronous client for receiving content from multiple sources and then scheduling and delivering that content to an importer. | 07-26-2012 |
20130265918 | BROADCAST EQUIPMENT COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL - A data link manager includes a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) receiver for receiving HD Radio broadcast equipment communication protocol (HDP) data or non-HD Radio broadcast equipment communication protocol (non-HDP) data using a User Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol (UDP/IP) protocol; a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) receiver; and a router for receiving data from the UDP receiver and the TCP receiver, for searching for a destination route in a routing table, and for forwarding the data received from the from the UDP receiver and the TCP receiver to an identified destination route. | 10-10-2013 |
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20110087242 | SUTURE CLIP APPLIER - Suture clip appliers, suture clips and methods of their use for securing sutures during an endoscopic or laparoscopic procedure are provided, wherein the method includes the steps of providing a suture clip applier having a working tip configured to retain and fire a suture clip; providing a suture clip having a biased closed configuration; loading the suture clip into the working tip of the clip applier; translating the suture clip distally relative to the working tip to a first position wherein the suture clip is splayed open; inserting a suture into the opened suture clip; and translating the suture clip distally relative to the working tip such that the suture clip is ejected from the working tip and biased to the closed configuration to close on and to retain the suture. | 04-14-2011 |
20110218484 | INTERNALLY PRESSURIZED MEDICAL DEVICES - There are provided pressurized surgical instruments for use in pressurized surgical environments. The pressurized surgical instruments include pressurizing systems for maintaining a neutral or positive pressure flow within the surgical instrument during use. The pressurizing systems include a primary sensor for detecting the pressure of the surgical environment and a pressurizing mechanism for balancing the pressure of the surgical instrument with the surgical environment. The pressurizing mechanism includes a controller to receive and compare the signal sent from the primary sensor to the ambient or internal instrument pressure and a pressure delivery system to provide positive pressure to the interior of the surgical instrument in response to a signal received from the controller. The sources of pressure for the pressure delivery systems may be external or self contained within the surgical instrument. | 09-08-2011 |
20120130185 | ACCESS DEVICE INCLUDING EXPANDABLE DISTAL FLANGE - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity including a compressible seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a leading portion that is expandable to facilitate transitioning between a first condition and a second condition. Insertion of the seal anchor member into a tissue tract is facilitated by the reduced dimensions of the leading portion while in the first condition. Anchoring of the seal anchor member within the tissue tract is facilitated by the expanded dimensions of the leading portion while in the second condition. | 05-24-2012 |
20120130191 | EXPANDABLE ACCESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INTERNAL THREAD MECHANISM - An access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the tubular member including a threading extending at least a portion of an internal length of the tubular member. The access assembly further includes a first ring secured at the proximal end of the tubular member and a second ring secured at the distal end of the tubular member. The first ring and the second ring are expandable rings. | 05-24-2012 |
20120157786 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR HAVING RING OF VARIABLE DUROMETER - A surgical retractor includes a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, a first ring secured at the proximal end of the tubular member and a second ring secured at the distal end of the tubular member. The first ring is formed by combining a first material having a first durometer and a second material having a second durometer. Alternatively, a flexible sealing ring for use with a surgical retractor to prevent cross-contamination during surgery of fluids and solids is presented, the ring composed of at least two materials, the first material having a first durometer and the second material having a second durometer, where the first durometer is greater than the second durometer. | 06-21-2012 |
20120209078 | COMPLIANCE ACCESS DEVICE INCLUDING PROXIMAL ADHESIVE PATCH - A compliant, e.g., foam, access device for positioning within a tissue tract for accessing an underlying body cavity includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, a body portion interconnecting the proximal and distal portions, and at least one port extending therethrough. The proximal portion includes a tissue facing surface and defines a first radial dimension. The distal portion extends longitudinally along an axial length and defines a second radial dimension that is substantially uniform along the axial length and smaller than the first radial dimension of the proximal portion. An adhesive is disposed on the tissue facing surface of the proximal portion for releasably securing and sealing the proximal portion to a tissue surface. | 08-16-2012 |
20120228358 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus - A surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a housing, an elongated member, an end effector, and a staple formation circuit. The elongated member extends from the housing. The end effector is disposed on an end of the elongated member and has first and second jaws. The first jaw includes a staple cartridge having a plurality of staples. Each of the staples has first and second legs. The second jaw has a plurality of staple forming pockets. The staple formation circuit may be disposed on the second jaw. The staple formation circuit communicates a signal to a controller coupled to the staple formation circuit. The signal is representative of one or more of a formation, a malformation, and a nonformation of one or both of the first and second legs of one or more of the staples within one or more of the staple forming pockets. | 09-13-2012 |
20120276232 | Apparatus and Method of Forming Barbs on a Suture - A system for forming one or more barbs on a length of suture is provided. The system includes a suture nest and a punch apparatus. The suture nest defines a longitudinal passage configured for receipt of a length of suture. The suture nest includes at least one recess formed along the longitudinal passage and at least one opening corresponding to the at least one recess. The punch apparatus includes at least one punch member corresponding to the at least one opening in the suture nest. The at least one punch member is configured to be selectively received within the at least one opening in the suture nest. | 11-01-2012 |
20120277758 | Specimen Retrieval Device - A specimen retrieval pouch (pouch) is provided. The pouch including a closed bottom portion, an open upper portion and an elongated tube operably coupled to an interior wall of the pouch. The elongated tube has a plurality of openings positioned along a length thereof. A suture accessible at a proximal end of the pouch is positioned within the elongated tube and extends past a distal end thereof. The suture is movable within the elongated tube and relative to the pouch. The suture has either a needle or a loop at a distal end thereof for attaching to tissue and subsequently drawing the tissue into the pouch when the suture is pulled. One or more reinforced tabs are operably disposed on the pouch. The reinforced tab(s) is/are configured to be grasped by a user to provide a counter pull force as the suture is being pulled through the elongated tube. | 11-01-2012 |
20120277793 | Apparatus and Method of Forming Barbs on a Suture - A barbed suture is provided. The barbed suture includes an elongate body and at least one barb extending from the elongate body. The elongate body defines a recess adjacent the at least one barb. Also provided is a method of making a barbed suture. The method includes the steps of providing a suture nest and a punch apparatus configured for operable engagement with the suture nest, loading a suture through the suture nest, engaging the punch apparatus with the suture nest, and disengaging the punch apparatus with the suture nest. | 11-01-2012 |
20120304438 | Barbed Sutures - A system and method for affixing barbs on a suture are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a suture supply mechanism for selectively retaining a length of suture and a barb supply mechanism for operably engaging a barb supply assembly including at least one barb. At least one of the suture supply mechanism and the barb supply mechanism are configured to approximate towards the other of the barb supply mechanism and suture supply mechanism to engage the at least one barb of the barb supply assembly with the suture of the suture supply assembly. Also provided are a barb for use in forming a barbed suture and a suture including at least one barb. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310278 | Barbed Sutures - A system and method for affixing barbs on a suture are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a suture supply mechanism for selectively retaining a length of suture and a barb supply mechanism for operably engaging a barb supply assembly including at least one barb. At least one of the suture supply mechanism and the barb supply mechanism are configured to approximate towards the other of the barb supply mechanism and suture supply mechanism to engage the at least one barb of the barb supply assembly with the suture of the suture supply assembly. Also provided are a barb for use in forming a barbed suture and a suture including at least one barb. | 12-06-2012 |
20130012958 | Surgical Device with Articulation and Wrist Rotation - A surgical instrument comprising a handle assembly, an elongated shaft, an end effector, a rotation mechanism, and an articulation mechanism is disclosed. The rotation mechanism is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the handle assembly and effects rotation of the end effector about the second longitudinal axis. The articulation mechanism is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the handle assembly and effects movement of the end effector from a first position where the first longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with the second longitudinal axis to a second position where the second longitudinal axis is displaced from the first longitudinal axis. The articulation mechanism comprises a first articulation control disposed in mechanical cooperation with the handle assembly, a first cable and a second cable. Actuation of the first articulation control in a first direction causes the first cable to move distally and causes the second cable to move proximally. | 01-10-2013 |
20130123783 | SURGICAL DEVICE WITH POWERED ARTICULATION WRIST ROTATION - A surgical instrument for treating tissue, the instrument including a housing and a shaft with an articulating portion and an end effector. The surgical instrument including a first casing connected to and rotatable with the proximal end of said shaft with an internal frame housed within the first casing and a plurality of posts supported by the internal frame and connected on their distal ends to at least one drive wire, and connected on their proximal ends to a threaded shaft; and a second casing connected to the first casing and rotatable therewith, said second casing housing the threaded shafts. The surgical instrument includes a first electric motor driving a first gear interfacing with the threaded shafts such that a first pair of the plurality of threaded shafts rotate in the same direction and cause the articulating portion to articulate in a first plane. | 05-16-2013 |
20130168431 | STAPLE FORMATION RECOGNITION FOR A SURGICAL DEVICE - There is provided a surgical stapler having a staple formation recognition system incorporated into an anvil member of the surgical stapler. In one series of embodiments, a trace system and controller form an open electrical circuit and a surgical staple acts as an electrical connector to complete an electrical circuit and confirm the proper formation of the surgical staple. In another series of embodiments, a trace system and a controller form a complete electrical circuit which is broken by engagement of a surgical staple with a trace pad of the trace system to signal proper formation of the surgical staple. There is also provided a knife blade position indication system for tracking the progress of a knife blade through the anvil member and relative to staple crimping pockets formed in the anvil member. | 07-04-2013 |
20130184704 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SURGICAL PROCEDURES WITH A REUSABLE INSTRUMENT MODULE - A surgical instrument is provided including an outer housing shell defining a cavity, the outer housing shell defining an upper outer housing half and a lower outer housing half, wherein the upper outer housing half defines a longitudinal axis and an instrument module selectively insertable into the cavity of the outer housing shell. The instrument module includes an inner housing shell, at least one motor disposed within the inner housing shell, a control board being in electrical communication with the at least one motor and an energy source being in electrical communication with the at least one motor and the control board. The instrument module is inserted into the cavity of the outer housing shell in such a manner that the operative axis of the at least one motor is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the upper outer housing half. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184730 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SURGICAL PROCEDURES WITH A REUSABLE INSTRUMENT MODULE - A surgical instrument is provided including an outer housing shell defining a cavity, the outer housing shell defining an upper outer housing half and a lower outer housing half, wherein the upper outer housing half defines a longitudinal axis and an instrument module selectively insertable into the cavity of the outer housing shell. The instrument module includes an inner housing shell, at least one motor disposed within the inner housing shell, a control board being in electrical communication with the at least one motor and an energy source being in electrical communication with the at least one motor and the control board. The instrument module is inserted into the cavity of the outer housing shell in such a manner that the operative axis of the at least one motor is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the upper outer housing half. | 07-18-2013 |
20130253280 | CANNULA VALVE ASSEMBLY - A surgical access device includes a housing member, a tubular member, a rotor and a lever. The housing member defines a lumen therethrough and includes a port in fluid communication with the lumen. The tubular member defines a longitudinal axis and a channel therethrough in fluid communication with the lumen of the housing member. The rotor defines a longitudinal passage therethrough and a bore on a sidewall of the rotor. The rotor is rotatably associated with the housing member and is coupled to the tubular member. The lever is translatably mounted on the housing member. Axial translation of the lever causes rotation of the rotor about the longitudinal axis between an open position in which the bore is aligned with the port providing a fluid communication between the port and the tubular member and a closed position in which the side wall of the rotor closes off the port. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253535 | TISSUE FASTENING SYSTEM FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - A surgical fastening device includes a handle assembly having a stationary handle and a movable handle and an elongated member extending distally from the handle portion. The elongated member includes a distal end portion. The device also includes a pair of firing rods operably coupled with the movable handle and movable between a proximal position and a distal position. A tool assembly has a plurality of helical fasteners supported therein and includes a pair of opposing jaw members. At least one of the jaw members is movable in relation to the other jaw member between spaced and approximated positions. The jaw members are configured to form a pair of radial channels when the jaw members are in the approximated position. The firing rods are configured to advance helical fasteners through at least one radial channel and into tissue upon movement from the proximal position to the distal position. | 09-26-2013 |
20130274741 | Endoscopic Vessel Sealer and Divider Having a Flexible Articulating Shaft - An electrosurgical instrument for treating tissue includes a housing having a shaft extending therefrom having an axis A-A defined therethrough. The shaft is at least partially flexible and includes first and second jaw members attached at a distal end thereof. Each jaw member includes an electrically conductive tissue contacting surface adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the electrically conductive tissue contacting surfaces are capable of conducting electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween. A drive assembly is disposed in the housing and has a first actuator operably coupled to a drive rod for reciprocation thereof to move the jaw members from a first position in spaced relation to one another to a second position closer to one another for engaging tissue. A second actuator is disposed on the housing and is actuatable to articulate the shaft. | 10-17-2013 |
20130319706 | HAND HELD SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY, SURGICAL ADAPTERS FOR USE BETWEEN SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL LOADING UNITS, AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical device comprising an adapter assembly is disclosed. The adapter assembly selectively interconnects a loading unit and a device housing, and includes at least one drive converter assembly for interconnecting a rotatable drive shaft and an axially translatable drive member of the loading unit. The at least one drive converter assembly converts and transmits a rotation of the rotatable drive shaft to an axial translation of the axially translatable drive member of the loading unit. The at least one drive converter assembly includes a drive element, a drive nut, and a distal drive member. The drive element defines a longitudinal axis. The drive nut is disposed about the longitudinal axis, and the distal drive member is disposed along the longitudinal axis. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324978 | HAND HELD SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY, SURGICAL ADAPTERS FOR USE BETWEEN SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL END EFFECTORS, AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including an adapter assembly for selectively interconnecting an end effector and the device housing. The adapter assembly includes at least one drive converter assembly that converts and transmits a rotation of the rotatable drive shaft to an axial translation of at least one axially translatable drive member of the end effector. A first drive converter assembly includes a first drive element, a nut, an articulation sleeve, an articulation bearing, and an articulation link. Rotation of the rotatable drive shaft results in rotation of the first drive element. Rotation of the first drive element results in axial translation of the nut, the articulation sleeve, the articulation bearing, the articulation link, and the at least one axially translatable drive member of the end effector. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324979 | LOADING UNIT DETECTION ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL DEVICE FOR USE THEREWITH - The present disclosure relates to hand held powered surgical devices, loading unit detection assemblies, surgical adapters and/or adapter assemblies for use between and for interconnecting the powered surgical device or handle assembly and an end effector for clamping, cutting, stapling and/or sealing tissue. | 12-05-2013 |
20130338685 | Apparatus and Method for Joining Similar or Dissimilar Suture Products - An apparatus, system and method for joining a first length of suture with a second length of suture are provided. The apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical body have a first end and a second end, a first cavity formed in the first end for receiving an end of the first length of suture, and a second cavity formed in the second end for receiving an end of the second length of suture, wherein the ends of the first and second lengths of sutures are welded within respective first and second cavities. The first and second lengths of suture may include the same or different diameters. The first and second cavities may be separated by a divider, or instead, may be continuous. The end of the first length of suture may abut the end of the second length of suture within the cylindrical body. | 12-19-2013 |
20140012237 | SURGICAL ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES FOR USE BETWEEN SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL END EFFECTORS - An adapter assembly is provided for selectively interconnecting a surgical end effector that is configured to perform a function and a surgical device that is configured to actuate the end effector, the end effector including at least one axially translatable drive member, and the surgical device including at least one rotatable drive shaft. The adapter assembly includes at least one drive converter assembly including a drive shaft; a drive coupling nut threadably connected to a distal end portion of the drive shaft; and an axially translatable drive bar connected to the drive coupling nut, wherein rotation of the drive shaft results in axial translation of the drive bar. The drive coupling nut engages 29 teeth of the threaded distal end portion of the drive shaft. The drive coupling nut is manufactured from unreinforced PEEK thermoplastic polymer. | 01-09-2014 |
20140130326 | BARBED SUTURES - A system and method for affixing barbs on a suture are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a suture supply mechanism for selectively retaining a length of suture and a barb supply mechanism for operably engaging a barb supply assembly including at least one barb. At least one of the suture supply mechanism and the barb supply mechanism are configured to approximate towards the other of the barb supply mechanism and suture supply mechanism to engage the at least one barb of the barb supply assembly with the suture of the suture supply assembly. Also provided are a barb for use in forming a barbed suture and a suture including at least one barb. | 05-15-2014 |
20140180286 | Pediatric Combination Surgical Device - A combination surgical device is provided and includes a dissection blade moveably mounted in a first jaw of the surgical device. The surgical device includes a second jaw movably mounted relative to the first jaw and a handle assembly. The handle assembly includes an advancement mechanism for incrementally advancing the blade out of the first jaw and a lever to open and close the first and second jaws. A lock member is provided to maintain the blade in an extended condition and a release lever is provided to disable the lock member. The surgical device additionally includes a safety or lock out mechanism which prevents the jaws from moving while the blade is in the extended condition. | 06-26-2014 |
20140303609 | Surgical Device for Pediatric Surgery - A surgical device is provided for use in pediatric surgery and includes a dissection blade moveably mounted in a sheath of the surgical device. The surgical device includes an electrical connection for supply cauterizing current to the blade. A handle assembly is provided and includes an advancement mechanism for incrementally advancing the blade out of the sheath and a lever to release the blade from the advancement mechanism. A lock member is provided to maintain the blade in an extended condition. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303640 | Specimen Retrieval Device - A specimen retrieval pouch (pouch) is provided. The pouch including a closed bottom portion, an open upper portion and an elongated tube operably coupled to an interior wall of the pouch. The elongated tube has a plurality of openings positioned along a length thereof. A suture accessible at a proximal end of the pouch is positioned within the elongated tube and extends past a distal end thereof. The suture is movable within the elongated tube and relative to the pouch. The suture has either a needle or a loop at a distal end thereof for attaching to tissue and subsequently drawing the tissue into the pouch when the suture is pulled. One or more reinforced tabs are operably disposed on the pouch. The reinforced tab(s) is/are configured to be grasped by a user to provide a counter pull force as the suture is being pulled through the elongated tube. | 10-09-2014 |
20140358129 | ADAPTER LOAD BUTTON DECOUPLED FROM LOADING UNIT SENSOR - A surgical device is provided. The surgical device includes: a jaw assembly comprising a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw and an elongated body removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly. The elongated body includes an actuation bar movable upon engagement of the jaw assembly with the elongated body to secure the jaw assembly thereto; a release button coupled to the actuation bar such that the release button is movable by the actuation bar upon engagement of the jaw assembly with the elongated body and the release button is configured to move the actuation bar to allow for removal of the jaw assembly from the elongated body; and a lockout button in mechanical cooperation with the release button, the lockout button configured to prevent actuation of the release button. | 12-04-2014 |
20140371537 | SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADHESIVE MEMBERS FOR SECURE ATTACHMENT TO SKIN SURFACES - A surgical access assembly is presented including an expandable sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end including a first pair of wings and a second pair of wings outwardly extending away from the sleeve, the second pair of wings detachably connected to a distal end of the first pair of wings. The surgical access assembly also includes a cannula assembly having a cannula housing and a tubular member configured to be inserted through the expandable sleeve. The surgical access assembly further includes an adhesive member attached to an end point of each of the pair of second wings, the adhesive member of each of the pair of second wings facilitating attachment of the surgical access assembly to a skin surface. | 12-18-2014 |
20150080862 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SURGICAL PROCEDURES WITH A REUSABLE INSTRUMENT MODULE - A surgical instrument includes an outer housing shell defining a cavity. The outer housing shell defines an upper outer housing half and a lower outer housing half. The upper outer housing half defines a longitudinal axis. An instrument module is selectively insertable into the cavity of the outer housing shell. The instrument module includes an inner housing shell, at least one motor disposed within the inner housing shell, a control board being in electrical communication with the at least one motor, and an energy source being in electrical communication with the at least one motor and the control board. The instrument module is inserted into the cavity of the outer housing shell in such a manner that the operative axis of the at least one motor is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the upper outer housing half. | 03-19-2015 |
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20100321118 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING OPTIMUM LOCAL OSCILLATOR DISCIPLINE SOURCE - A device is provided having a local oscillator (LO) configured to generate a first signal having timing information, frequency information, phase information or combinations thereof. The device also includes a prioritizer comprising at least two inputs, each input configured to receive a respective second signal having timing information, frequency information, phase information or combinations thereof. The prioritizer is configured to determine an accuracy of at least one second signal of the at least two second signals in relation to a second signal assigned to be a most accurate of the at least two second signals. The prioritizer is also configured to order the at least two second signals from most accurate to least accurate. The LO is disciplined to correct an offset error of the LO relative to a most accurate second signal that is available to the device, based on the order of the at least two second signals. | 12-23-2010 |
20100321122 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING HOLDOVER DURATION - A device is provided having a local oscillator (LO) configured to generate a first signal comprising at least one of: timing information; frequency information; phase information; and combinations thereof. The device also has a LO error corrector comprising an input, the input configured to receive a second signal comprising at least one of: timing information; frequency information; phase information and combinations thereof, wherein the second signal is used for disciplining the LO. The LO error corrector is configured to: if the second signal is unavailable to discipline the LO, discipline the LO using a source that is less accurate than the second signal. Upon the second signal becoming at least temporarily available, the LO corrector determines an offset error of the LO relative to the second signal. If the second signal becomes unavailable before the device uses the second signal to discipline the LO on an ongoing basis, the LO corrector corrects the offset error of the LO relative to the second signal based information obtained during the second signal's temporary availability and disciplines the LO using a source that is less accurate than the second signal until the second signal becomes at least temporarily available at a subsequent time. | 12-23-2010 |
20120133443 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING OPTIMUM LOCAL OSCILLATOR DISCIPLINE SOURCE - A device is provided having a local oscillator (LO) configured to generate a first signal having timing information, frequency information, phase information or combinations thereof. The device also includes a prioritizer comprising at least two inputs, each input configured to receive a respective second signal having timing information, frequency information, phase information or combinations thereof. The prioritizer is configured to determine an accuracy of at least one second signal of the at least two second signals in relation to a second signal assigned to be a most accurate of the at least two second signals. The prioritizer is also configured to order the at least two second signals from most accurate to least accurate. The LO is disciplined to correct an offset error of the LO relative to a most accurate second signal that is available to the device, based on the order of the at least two second signals. | 05-31-2012 |
20120200361 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING HOLDOVER DURATION - A device is provided having a local oscillator (LO) configured to generate a first signal comprising at least one of timing information, frequency information, phase information and combinations thereof. The device also has a LO error corrector comprising an input, the input configured to receive a second signal comprising at least one of timing information, frequency information, phase information and combinations thereof. The second signal is used for disciplining the LO. The LO error corrector is capable of disciplining the LO using a source that is less accurate than a preferred second signal, if the preferred second signal is unavailable to discipline the LO. | 08-09-2012 |
20120328050 | CENTRALIZED ADAPTOR ARCHITECTURE FOR POWER AMPLIFIER LINEARIZATIONS IN ADVANCED WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Embodiments of a centralized predistortion system and corresponding adaptive predistortion processes are disclosed. In general, a central node includes one or more centralized predistortion components that enable predistortion for one or more remote transmit chains in order to compensate for non-linearity of power amplifiers in the one or more remote transmit chains. For instance, in one embodiment, the central node is a hub base station and the one or more remote transmit chains are included in one or more transmitters at one or more satellite base stations. | 12-27-2012 |
20130016634 | ELECTRONIC DUPLEXERAANM SMILEY; RussellAACI RichmondAACO CAAAGP SMILEY; Russell Richmond CA - The present disclosure relates to an electronic duplexer for at least one transmit path and at least one receive path in a radio system where the transmit and receive paths share the use of at least one antenna. A first feedforward correction loop is used to correct broadband noise emissions (that do not include linearity related close-in emissions) from the power amplifier in a radio system. A second feedforward correction loop is used to reduce the interference of the transmit signal in the receive path. A third feedforward correction loop is used to identify interference signals other than the transmit signal and correct those additional interferers. | 01-17-2013 |
20130076437 | COMBINED PREDISTORTER AND FEEDFORWARD CORRECTOR APPARATUS SUITABLE FOR USE IN A TRANSMITTER - In accordance with the present disclosure, there is provided a predistorter combined with a feedforward corrector that addresses power dissipation of the feedforward error path while maintaining a sufficiently simple digital predistortion model so as to further minimize power dissipation without sacrificing linearity. | 03-28-2013 |