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20090088681 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF INTRA-ABDOMINAL DISEASE - An apparatus, such as a medical device, includes an elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The elongate member defines a lumen extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion. The distal end portion of the elongate member is configured to be inserted into a body of a patient. The apparatus includes a heating element configured to heat the lumen defined by the elongate member such that a material within the lumen is heated and can be delivered to bodily tissue. | 04-02-2009 |
20090171143 | DEVICES AND METHOD FOR TREATING PELVIC DYSFUNCTIONS - In one embodiment, a method includes securing an implant that includes a pre-formed loop to a vaginal apex. An end of the suture is inserted through a selected portion of a pelvic tissue to dispose at least a portion of the implant within a pelvic region of the patient. The end of the suture is drawn through the loop while simultaneously advancing a uterus to approximate the vaginal apex to the selected portion of pelvic tissue. An apparatus includes an implant and a suture coupled to the implant having a pre-formed loop. configured to receive a portion of a delivery device therethrough. A trocar is coupled to an end of the suture that can be releasably coupled to an end of the delivery device. The trocar can be inserted through a pelvic tissue and drawn through the loop forming a knot to secure the implant to the pelvic tissue. | 07-02-2009 |
20090192495 | STRUCTURE FOR USE AS PART OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention generally relates to an articulating structure for use as at least part of a medical device. In one aspect, the invention features an articulating structure comprising an inner member, a sleeve, a pull wire, and an outer member. The inner member defines at least one channel on the outer surface of the inner member, the at least one channel extending along a length of the inner member. The inner member further defines at least one lumen extending through the inner member. The sleeve is disposed in the at least one channel. The pull wire extends within a lumen of the sleeve. The outer member is disposed over the inner member and defines a lumen through which the inner member extends. | 07-30-2009 |
20090240109 | FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE WITH CORE MEMBER - A digital imaging endoscope with an elongated shaft has a core member for imparting flexibility and column strength to the shaft. The shaft extends distally from a proximal handle, and at least part of the shaft, or the entire shaft, comprises an inner member, the core member, and an outer member. The inner member defines at least three lumens. A first lumen is for receiving an instrument, a second lumen is for receiving one or more wires for connecting a digital imaging device at a distal portion of the shaft to a display unit, and a third lumen is for receiving the core member. The core member can occupy the space within the shaft that was traditionally occupied by a fiber optic bundle in non-digital imaging endoscopes. The outer member is disposed over the inner member of the shaft, and the outer member defines a lumen through which the inner member extends. | 09-24-2009 |
20090259150 | Device and Method for Detecting and Treating Lesions - A device for treating tissue comprises an enlongate probe and a light delivery unit illuminating a target area with light within a first wavelength band selected to enhance identification of target tissue in combination with an ultrasound crystal mounted at a distal end of the probe, the crystal being stimulated to treat target tissue identified using the light delivery unit. | 10-15-2009 |
20110098529 | Method and Apparatus Related to a Flexible Assembly at a Distal End Portion of a Medical Device - In one embodiment, an apparatus may include an endoscopic housing defining an opening disposed along a plane substantially normal to a longitudinal axis of the endoscopic housing. A rotatable member may be coupled to the endoscopic housing and may have a proximal portion configured to move from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration when the proximal portion of the rotatable member is rotated about an axis substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic housing. The proximal portion of the rotatable member may be disposed on a distal side of the plane when in the stowed configuration and disposed on a proximal side of the plane associated with the opening when in the deployed configuration. | 04-28-2011 |
20110268395 | SIDE FIRE LASER ASSEMBLY - Embodiments include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the optical fiber has a surface configured to emit energy transverse to a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber. The apparatus also includes a tube including a channel, and the distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the channel of the tube. The apparatus further includes an element disposed at a distal end of the tube such that a pocket is formed in the channel of the tube between the element and the distal end of the optical fiber. | 11-03-2011 |
20110299557 | Side Fire Laser Assembly With Diffractive Portion - Embodiments include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end with a distal surface configured to emit a beam of energy at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber. The apparatus also includes a tube including a channel and a diffractive portion. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the channel of the tube such that the beam of energy emitted from the optical fiber passes through the diffractive portion. The beam of energy emitted from the diffractive portion has a greater beam angle than the beam of energy directed to the diffractive portion. | 12-08-2011 |
20120027351 | Laser Assembly With Shock Absorber - Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber. | 02-02-2012 |
20120232567 | FLEXIBLE SUTURING INSTRUMENT - A suturing instrument includes a handle, an elongate shaft, and a suturing head. One or more pull wires extend from the handle into the elongate shaft for controllably deflecting a deflectable portion of the elongate shaft in one or more directions and/or planes for improved maneuverability within the body of a patient during an endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical procedure and for changing the positioning of the suturing head. | 09-13-2012 |
20120290065 | Pre-Positioned Anastomosis Device and Related Methods of Use - Embodiments of a medical device and related methods of use are provided in the disclosure. The medical device includes an elongate member having a first end defining a first opening, a second end defining a second opening, and a tapered lumen extending between the first and second openings. The diameter of the first end may be smaller than that of the second end. The medical device also may include a securing mechanism protruding from one of the first or second ends to penetrate tissue. | 11-15-2012 |
20130061855 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHODS OF DELIVERING THE MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device and methods of delivery of the medical device within a patient's body are disclosed by the present invention. The medical device includes a first elongate member, a second elongate member and a coupling member. The coupling member is configured to be coupled to and extend between the first elongate member and the second elongate member to couple the first elongate member to the second elongate member when the medical device is in a first configuration. The coupling member is configured to be decoupled from at least one of the first elongate member and the second elongate member when the medical device is in a second configuration. | 03-14-2013 |
20130066145 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHODS OF DELIVERING THE MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention discloses a medical device and a method of placing the medical device within a patient's body. The medical device includes a support member, a first elongate member, a second elongate member and a coupling member. The first elongate member and the second elongate member extend from the support member. The coupling member includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the coupling member is coupled to a distal end portion of the first elongate member and the second portion of the coupling member is coupled to a distal end portion of the second elongate member. | 03-14-2013 |
20130072749 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANIPULATING BODILY TISSUES - A medical device and a method for manipulating bodily tissues are described. The medical device includes an elongated portion having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The elongated portion has a defined width referred to as first width. The medical device further includes a head portion extending from the distal end portion of the elongated portion. The head portion includes a first flat surface on a first side and a second flat surface on a second side opposite the first side. The head portion has a defined width referred to as second width. The second width is greater than the first width. | 03-21-2013 |
20130197537 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANIPULATING BODILY TISSUES - A medical device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and medial portion disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first end portion defines a first axis. The second end portion defines a second axis. The first axis is disposed at an angle with respect to the second axis. | 08-01-2013 |
20140257244 | FLUSHING STYLET - Systems and methods for use medical procedures including catheters and stylets are disclosed. The catheter includes a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a lumen, and the wall defining at least one side opening from the outer surface to the inner surface. The stylet includes an elongate body defining a passage and at least one aperture in fluid communication with the passage. The stylet also includes a first blocking dam secured to the elongate body proximal to the at least one aperture and a second blocking dam secured to the elongate body distal to the at least one aperture. The stylet is movable within the lumen to a position in which the first and second blocking dams are, respectively, proximal and distal to the at least one side opening of the catheter and each of the first and second blocking dams is sealingly enaged with the inner surface of the catheter such that fluid introduced into the lumen, from the passage and through the at least one aperture of the stylet, is directed through the at least one side opening of the catheter. | 09-11-2014 |
20140286617 | LASER ASSEMBLY WITH SHOCK ABSORBER - Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber. | 09-25-2014 |
20150045612 | WIRE COIL TISSUE FIXATION DEVICE - In one embodiment, a medical device includes an elongate member, a fixation device and a driving member. The elongate member defines a lumen and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the elongate member has an opening. The fixation device is at least partially disposed within the elongate member and includes a tissue piercing portion at a distal end of the fixation device. The driving member is at least partially disposed within the elongate member and is configured to move the fixation device from a position within the lumen to a location outside of the lumen through the opening. The opening at the distal end of the elongate member is angled to insert the fixation device in a tissue of a patient at an angle to a plane of the tissue of the patient to fasten a bodily implant to the tissue. | 02-12-2015 |
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20090024938 | Method and Apparatus for Summoning a Palette - A method, apparatus and computer program product for summoning a palette to a cursor location is presented. An application is run, the application having a work area in a Graphical User Interface (GUI). The application includes at least one palette associated therewith. A cursor can be operated within the work area. An input is provided causing one of the at least one palette to be presented at a location adjacent the cursor, and wherein the palette is maintained at the location. | 01-22-2009 |
20090083660 | System and Method for Displaying Information Using a Compass - A system and method displays a compass control with a map or other image. The compass control displays locations that may be displayed on the map, as well as locations that are outside of the map area being displayed, to allow the user to view such locations and interact with them. | 03-26-2009 |
20110214054 | VIEWING POINT FOR A COMPOSITION WITH MULTIPLE LAYERS - A position of a viewing point within a plurality of layers of a composition is received. Of the plurality of layers, at least a layer that is immediately adjacent to the viewing point is displayed. Those layers, if any, that are on the opposite side of the viewing point as the displayed layer(s) are not displayed. | 09-01-2011 |
20120290970 | RATING SYSTEM AND SPATIAL SEARCHING THEREIN - Techniques for a rating system are described, including presenting a visual field including two or more axes, each axis representing a criterion associated with an asset, receiving a user rating associated with the asset, the user rating including a point on the visual field, and updating a presentation of the visual field to include the user rating. Further, techniques for spatial searching within the rating system are described, including presenting a visual field including two or more axes, each axis representing a criterion, receiving a search inquiry including a shape input on the visual field, searching assets in response to the search inquiry, and displaying a subset of the assets determined from the searching. | 11-15-2012 |
20140304602 | CLIP-SPECIFIC ASSET CONFIGURATION - Methods and apparatus provide for an asset binder configured to select a media asset to be associated with a media segment that is represented in media seamline of a user interface at a client system, thereby creating a relationship between the media segment and the media asset. At the client system, in real-time, the media asset is layered upon the media segment in order to present the media asset in conjunction with playback of the media segment in the user interface. The relationship between the media segment and the media asset can be described as a parent-child relationship, such that media segment content and media asset content are not intermingled. The asset binder does not combine content of the media segment with content of the media asset within a rendered and compiled media file. | 10-09-2014 |
20140304730 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANDATORY VIDEO VIEWING - A system renders a graphical representation of a timeline of a first video in a graphical user interface. The system receives a notification during playback of the first video at a first location in the first video. The notification indicates a request to playback the first video at a second location in the first video. The system determines that a second video is renderable during the first video between the first location and the second location. The system determines a viewing status associated with the user. The viewing status indicates whether the second video has been previously rendered for a user account on a client machine, and determines whether the user may view the first video at a second location in the first video, based on the viewing status associated with the user. | 10-09-2014 |
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20150012755 | Cryptographic Passcode Reset - This invention provides a novel method, system, and apparatus allowing an authorized user access to controlled assets when a passcode method malfunctions, such as when a user forgets a password, a token malfunction, or a biometric mismatch. The invention allows temporary access to an access control system without knowing the password and without sending the user the password or a new random password. The user is able to set a new password without knowing the previous password. Furthermore, stored encrypted data is preserved and made accessible once again via the new passcode. This invention works for many authentication methods such as restoring access when a password, token, access card, or biometric sample is used. | 01-08-2015 |
20150163229 | Data Security and Integrity by Remote Attestation - The invention includes a system comprising a device, software installed on the device and coupled to the device's hardware and software stack to execute data encryption and remote attestation. The invention includes a process to configure the device for encryption and remote attestation and performing an initial inventory and content scan of the device's hardware and software stack with results transmitted across a communication network to the attestation server. The invention includes periodic inventory and content scans of the device's hardware and software stack with results transmitted again to the server via the network. The attestation server stores the results in a database for comparison to subsequent results sent by devices. The attestation server notes any differences in the most recent results and sends an alert to the device if the device is configured differently based on the previous scan, or configured the same if no differences were noted. | 06-11-2015 |
20150373006 | Secure Non-Geospatially Derived Device Presence Information - This invention includes a system and method to enable a device to determine the presence information of another device over a secure communication network. First, the device and a presence server establish a secure connection. Next, while the initial secure connection with the presence server is established, the device generates a randomly created token and provides it to the presence server. The token is used as a shared-secret by the device and the presence server to secure future presence communications over a non-secure connection. Next, without the need to again enter a password or establish a secure connection with the presence server, the device uses the shared-secret to sign, encrypt and convey presence information to the presence server over an arbitrary connection. Finally, the presence server may share the first device's presence information with another device. | 12-24-2015 |
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20120231764 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VALIDATING INTEGRITY OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method for validating integrity of a mobile communication device includes installing an integrity verification application on the mobile communication device. The method also includes establishing a first pass indicator and a second pass indicator including receiving a first instance of the first pass indicator. The method also includes receiving a second instance of the first pass indicator as a challenge for verification. In response to receiving the second instance of the first pass indicator, the second pass indicator may be displayed as an indication of the integrity. | 09-13-2012 |
20120317617 | CROSS DOMAIN NOTIFICATION - A method for a mobile communication device to indicate activity associated with an operating domain includes establishing a plurality of operating domains for the mobile communication device each operating as an independent virtual machine. The method also includes providing a trusted indicator at the mobile communication device for indicating activity associated with a high-side domain. The method also includes providing an input on the mobile communication device for switching from a low-side domain to the high-side domain. The method also includes providing a trusted element for the mobile communication device that is independent of either the high-side domain or the low-side domain. The trusted element may be configured to receive a signal from the input for switching from the low-side domain to the high-side domain and to perform user authentication for switching from the low-side domain to the high-side domain. | 12-13-2012 |
20130040607 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VALIDATING INTEGRITY OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION - A method for validating integrity of a mobile communication device includes provisioning the mobile communication device by deleting existing software and installing an integrity verification application. The method also includes establishing a first pass indicator and a second pass indicator including receiving a first instance of the first pass indicator. The method also includes receiving a second instance of the first pass indicator as a challenge for verification. In response to receiving the second instance of the first pass indicator, the second pass indicator may be displayed as an indication of the integrity. | 02-14-2013 |
20130157645 | CROSS DOMAIN NOTIFICATION - A method for a mobile communication device to indicate activity associated with an operating domain includes establishing a plurality of operating domains for the mobile communication device each operating as an independent virtual machine. The method also includes providing a trusted indicator at the mobile communication device for indicating activity associated with a high-side domain. The method also includes providing an input on the mobile communication device for switching from a low-side domain to the high-side domain. The method also includes providing a trusted element for the mobile communication device that is independent of either the high-side domain or the low-side domain. The trusted element may be configured to receive a signal from the input for switching from the low-side domain to the high-side domain and to perform user authentication for switching from the low-side domain to the high-side domain. | 06-20-2013 |
20130303146 | Multiple Domain Smartphone - A smartphone is adapted, through software modifications, to provide multiple operating domains or domains that provide differing levels of security and reliability. Each operating domain is isolated from the others. Detection of unauthorized modification is provided in some embodiments. Cross domain activity notification is provided in some embodiments. | 11-14-2013 |
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20080309883 | Method and Apparatus for Inhibiting the Piracy of Motion Pictures - A method and apparatus to inhibit the piracy of motion pictures in theaters by taking advantage of the frame rate discrepancies between film (or digital) display and video camcorders. By alternating specific image display intervals and, shuttering cadences, or with digital video projectors commanding a similar modified display via the digital projector's blanking and display capabilities, so that the projected images occur in a random and/or phase shifted manner, objectionable distortions are produced in an illicitly captured video image, while being invisible to theatrical viewers. In addition, various serrated, slit, multi-quadrant or spotted patterns may be used on mechanical shutters, or simulated on digital displays, to further degrade the quality of illicitly captured video by pirates in theaters. | 12-18-2008 |
20090147219 | MOTION PICTURE PROJECTOR WITH ELECTRODELESS LIGHT SOURCE - Systems and methods for projecting motion pictures using a light source comprising an electrodeless lamp ( | 06-11-2009 |
20120224145 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INHIBITING THE PIRACY OF MOTION PICTURES - A method and apparatus to inhibit the piracy of motion pictures in theaters by taking advantage of the frame rate discrepancies between film (or digital) display and video camcorders. By alternating specific image display intervals and, shuttering cadences, or with digital video projectors commanding a similar modified display via the digital projector's blanking and display capabilities, so that the projected images occur in a random and/or phase shifted manner, objectionable distortions are produced in an illicitly captured video image, while being invisible to theatrical viewers. In addition, various serrated, slit, multi-quadrant or spotted patterns may be used on mechanical shutters, or simulated on digital displays, to further degrade the quality of illicitly captured video by pirates in theaters. | 09-06-2012 |