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15,900 | 15,900 | 14,340,407 | 3,771 | The present invention provides a compliant balloon for use with a catheter having an inner compliant inner layer defining a cylindrical lumen encased by a fiber layer including non-braided inelastic fibers imparting integrity to the balloon wall. The balloon further includes radiopaque material which may be disposed ov... | 1. A radiopaque balloon for use with an intraluminal catheter, comprising:
(a) an inflation layer, consisting of a compliant polymeric cylinder having a central region ending in opposing conical regions, said cylinder defining an outer surface and an inner lumen for retention of inflation fluid; (b) a fiber layer, cons... | The present invention provides a compliant balloon for use with a catheter having an inner compliant inner layer defining a cylindrical lumen encased by a fiber layer including non-braided inelastic fibers imparting integrity to the balloon wall. The balloon further includes radiopaque material which may be disposed ov... | 3,700 |
15,901 | 15,901 | 15,005,893 | 3,792 | A method of making a lead for a stimulation device includes forming at least one pre-electrode in the shape of a ring, the at least one pre-electrode comprises at least two thin-walled portions separated by at least two thick-walled portions; disposing the at least one pre-electrode near a distal end of a lead body; jo... | 1. A pre-electrode, comprising:
at least two thin-walled portions; and at least two thick-walled portions, wherein the thick-walled portions separate the thin-walled portions; wherein the pre-electrode is formed in the shape of a ring. 2. The pre-electrode of claim 1, wherein the thin-walled portions of the at least on... | A method of making a lead for a stimulation device includes forming at least one pre-electrode in the shape of a ring, the at least one pre-electrode comprises at least two thin-walled portions separated by at least two thick-walled portions; disposing the at least one pre-electrode near a distal end of a lead body; jo... | 3,700 |
15,902 | 15,902 | 13,619,190 | 3,774 | A prosthetic system that includes a prosthetic implant and a support structure secured to an inner surface of a cavity of a bone is disclosed. The support structure defines a channel that extends through the length of the support structure. The prosthetic implant is received in the channel, and a portion of the prosthe... | 1. (canceled) 2. A prosthetic system implantable in a cavity in an end of a bone, the prosthetic system comprising:
a prosthetic implant including a stem component; a hollow sleeve securable to an inner surface of the cavity, wherein said hollow sleeve is formed with a bone ingrowth-receptive material with a porous str... | A prosthetic system that includes a prosthetic implant and a support structure secured to an inner surface of a cavity of a bone is disclosed. The support structure defines a channel that extends through the length of the support structure. The prosthetic implant is received in the channel, and a portion of the prosthe... | 3,700 |
15,903 | 15,903 | 14,511,738 | 3,771 | This manipulator is provided with: a shaft; a tip operation section having a gripper; and a handle that causes the operation of the gripper. The tip operation section is provided with: a bowing section that is provided between the gripper and the shaft and that causes the tip operation section to bow in a direction dif... | 1. A medical manipulator comprising:
a shaft; a distal end working unit provided on a distal end of the shaft and having an end effector configured to carry out a treatment on a treatment target; and a main body portion disposed on a proximal end of the shaft and configured to operate the end effector based on an input... | This manipulator is provided with: a shaft; a tip operation section having a gripper; and a handle that causes the operation of the gripper. The tip operation section is provided with: a bowing section that is provided between the gripper and the shaft and that causes the tip operation section to bow in a direction dif... | 3,700 |
15,904 | 15,904 | 14,278,916 | 3,774 | A prosthetic system that includes a prosthetic implant and a support structure secured to an inner surface of a cavity of a bone is disclosed. The support structure defines a channel that extends through the length of the support structure. The prosthetic implant is received in the channel, and a portion of the prosthe... | 1. A prosthetic system for implantation in a cavity of a bone, the prosthetic system comprising:
a prosthetic implant; and a support structure secured to an inner surface of the cavity of the bone, the support structure comprising a pair of components arranged in spaced apart relationship thereby defining a channel bet... | A prosthetic system that includes a prosthetic implant and a support structure secured to an inner surface of a cavity of a bone is disclosed. The support structure defines a channel that extends through the length of the support structure. The prosthetic implant is received in the channel, and a portion of the prosthe... | 3,700 |
15,905 | 15,905 | 15,479,583 | 3,736 | A feeding spout for use with a food package includes a hollow tubular portion integrally connected to a threaded collar portion. The hollow tubular portion has a tube wall, an open end, and a closed end. The tube wall has two or more slits therethrough, the slits being offset from the closed end. Containers and pouches... | 1. A feeding spout for use with a food package, the feeding spout comprising:
a hollow tubular portion having a tube wall, an open end, and a closed end, the tube wall having two or more slits therethrough offset from the closed end; and a collar portion integrally connected with the open end of the hollow tubular port... | A feeding spout for use with a food package includes a hollow tubular portion integrally connected to a threaded collar portion. The hollow tubular portion has a tube wall, an open end, and a closed end. The tube wall has two or more slits therethrough, the slits being offset from the closed end. Containers and pouches... | 3,700 |
15,906 | 15,906 | 14,378,815 | 3,761 | A heating cooker includes an inner pot ( 7 ) for accommodating therein a heating object to be heated, a heating cooker body ( 1 ) for accommodating the inner pot ( 7 ) therein, a heating part ( 10 ) attached to the heating cooker body ( 1 ) and serving for heating the heating object, a lid ( 2 ) which is openably/closa... | 1. A heating cooker comprising:
an inner pot for accommodating therein a heating object to be heated; a heating cooker body for accommodating the inner pot therein; a heating part attached to the heating cooker body and serving for heating the heating object; a lid which is openably/closably attached on top of the heat... | A heating cooker includes an inner pot ( 7 ) for accommodating therein a heating object to be heated, a heating cooker body ( 1 ) for accommodating the inner pot ( 7 ) therein, a heating part ( 10 ) attached to the heating cooker body ( 1 ) and serving for heating the heating object, a lid ( 2 ) which is openably/closa... | 3,700 |
15,907 | 15,907 | 13,746,020 | 3,763 | The present invention relates generally to a compact, mobile filling station for filling cylinders. The compact modular filling station is capable of filling cylinders with fluids at high pressures and at high gas flow rates to achieve a rapid fill rates as measured in volume of fluid per time per filling system area u... | 1. A compact, mobile filling station for filling cylinders with fluids comprising:
a portable skid containing at least two filling systems designed to fill cylinders affixed thereto, the filling system comprising filling equipment in fluid communication with a fluid source and cylinders to be filled and capable of pres... | The present invention relates generally to a compact, mobile filling station for filling cylinders. The compact modular filling station is capable of filling cylinders with fluids at high pressures and at high gas flow rates to achieve a rapid fill rates as measured in volume of fluid per time per filling system area u... | 3,700 |
15,908 | 15,908 | 14,614,785 | 3,753 | A gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first compressor having a first overall pressure ratio, and a second compressor having a second overall pressure ratio. A ratio of the first overall pressure ratio to the second overall pressure ratio is grea... | 1. A gas turbine engine, comprising:
a first compressor having a first overall pressure ratio; a second compressor having a second overall pressure ratio, wherein a ratio of said first overall pressure ratio to the second overall pressure ratio is greater than or equal to about 2.0; and wherein a section of the gas tur... | A gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first compressor having a first overall pressure ratio, and a second compressor having a second overall pressure ratio. A ratio of the first overall pressure ratio to the second overall pressure ratio is grea... | 3,700 |
15,909 | 15,909 | 14,152,385 | 3,785 | A compression device for the limb comprising a sleeve adapted to surround the limb, the sleeve comprising an inelastic layer and a cell constructed from an inner part joined to an outer part by one or more side walls so that the cell has a box-like configuration, the inner part being adapted to conform to the shape of ... | 1. A compression device for a limb comprising:
a sleeve adapted to surround the limb, the sleeve comprising an inelastic layer and a cell constructed from an inner part joined to an outer part by one or more side walls so that the cell has a box-like configuration, the inner part being adapted to conform to the shape o... | A compression device for the limb comprising a sleeve adapted to surround the limb, the sleeve comprising an inelastic layer and a cell constructed from an inner part joined to an outer part by one or more side walls so that the cell has a box-like configuration, the inner part being adapted to conform to the shape of ... | 3,700 |
15,910 | 15,910 | 14,062,367 | 3,771 | An expandable medical balloon comprising an inner layer formed of a polymer material having a first flexural modulus, an intermediate layer formed of a material having a second flexural and an outer layer formed of a material having a third flexural modulus, wherein the flexural modulus of the inner layer and outer lay... | 1. An expandable medical balloon comprising:
an inner layer formed of a poly(ether-block-amide) copolymer; an intermediate layer formed of a polyamide; and an outer layer comprising a polymeric material having a flexural modulus that is less than the intermediate layer; wherein the calculated burst strength of the ball... | An expandable medical balloon comprising an inner layer formed of a polymer material having a first flexural modulus, an intermediate layer formed of a material having a second flexural and an outer layer formed of a material having a third flexural modulus, wherein the flexural modulus of the inner layer and outer lay... | 3,700 |
15,911 | 15,911 | 15,121,554 | 3,752 | The inductive heating device ( 1 ) for aerosol-generation comprises a device housing ( 10 ) comprising a cavity ( 13 ) having an internal surface for receiving at least a portion of an aerosol-forming insert ( 2 ) comprising an aerosol-forming substrate and a susceptor. The device housing ( 10 ) further comprises a pin... | 1. Inductive heating device for aerosol-generation, the device comprising:
a device housing comprising a cavity having an internal surface for receiving at least a portion of an aerosol-forming insert comprising an aerosol-forming substrate and a susceptor, the device housing further comprising a pin extending into the... | The inductive heating device ( 1 ) for aerosol-generation comprises a device housing ( 10 ) comprising a cavity ( 13 ) having an internal surface for receiving at least a portion of an aerosol-forming insert ( 2 ) comprising an aerosol-forming substrate and a susceptor. The device housing ( 10 ) further comprises a pin... | 3,700 |
15,912 | 15,912 | 14,404,677 | 3,761 | The present invention relates to an article comprising at least one glass-ceramic substrate, in particular a plate, intended, for example, to cover or receive at least one heating element, said substrate exhibiting, in at least one zone, a surface roughness such that the characteristic dimensions of the patterns formin... | 1. An article, comprising:
a glass-ceramic substrate, configured to cover or receive a heating element, wherein the substrate has, in at least one zone, a surface roughness such that characteristic dimensions of patterns forming the roughness are between 2 and 100 μm. 2. The article as claimed in claim 1, wherein the r... | The present invention relates to an article comprising at least one glass-ceramic substrate, in particular a plate, intended, for example, to cover or receive at least one heating element, said substrate exhibiting, in at least one zone, a surface roughness such that the characteristic dimensions of the patterns formin... | 3,700 |
15,913 | 15,913 | 14,851,854 | 3,732 | A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a sole component having a plurality of hollow polymeric elements in contact with one another or with binder between the hollow polymeric elements and fixed relative to one another. Each of the hollow polymeric elements defines a sealed, fluid-filled internal cavity c... | 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear comprising:
a sole component formed from a plurality of hollow polymeric elements in contact with one another or with binder between the hollow polymeric elements, and fixed relative to one another; and wherein each of the hollow polymeric elements defines a sealed, fluid-... | A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a sole component having a plurality of hollow polymeric elements in contact with one another or with binder between the hollow polymeric elements and fixed relative to one another. Each of the hollow polymeric elements defines a sealed, fluid-filled internal cavity c... | 3,700 |
15,914 | 15,914 | 12,302,374 | 3,762 | A device for heating objects and a method that has recourse to the device, particularly for heating and/or bending one or more glass panes positioned one on top of the other, covering each other. The device includes a furnace line, plural supports, particularly transport molds that transport and/or bend the objects, th... | 1-18. (canceled) 19. A device for heating objects, comprising:
a furnace line; plural supports that transport the objects, the objects being placed on the supports positioned on transport carriages; a drive device that progresses the transport carriages through the furnace line; and plural heating elements provided abo... | A device for heating objects and a method that has recourse to the device, particularly for heating and/or bending one or more glass panes positioned one on top of the other, covering each other. The device includes a furnace line, plural supports, particularly transport molds that transport and/or bend the objects, th... | 3,700 |
15,915 | 15,915 | 14,432,437 | 3,741 | A liner for a gas turbine engine includes a cold side having a partition which extends therefrom to define a forward cavity and an aft cavity, each cavity having a plurality of film holes to communicate a coolant from the cold side to the hot side. | 1. A liner for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine comprising:
a hot side; and a cold side with one or more raised rails that project from said cold side to form partitions that define at least a forward cavity and an aft cavity, each said cavity having a plurality of holes to communicate a coolant from said col... | A liner for a gas turbine engine includes a cold side having a partition which extends therefrom to define a forward cavity and an aft cavity, each cavity having a plurality of film holes to communicate a coolant from the cold side to the hot side.1. A liner for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine comprising:
a ... | 3,700 |
15,916 | 15,916 | 12,733,576 | 3,735 | By securely affixing or bonding a multi-layer film to the terminating end of a closure/stopper, with the multi-layer film being constructed for promoting the transfer of all of the desirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds while preventing the transfer of undesirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds, a unique, clo... | 1. A stopper or closure for a product retaining container constructed for being inserted and securely retained in a portal forming neck of the container for sealingly closing the container and retaining the products therein, said stopper/closure comprising:
A. an elongated, cylindrically shaped member having an outer c... | By securely affixing or bonding a multi-layer film to the terminating end of a closure/stopper, with the multi-layer film being constructed for promoting the transfer of all of the desirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds while preventing the transfer of undesirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds, a unique, clo... | 3,700 |
15,917 | 15,917 | 14,101,468 | 3,792 | Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wi... | 1. A network for evaluating the cardiopulmonary functioning of a person, the system comprising:
a portable telecommunication device; and a sensor module configured to be worn by the person, the sensor module comprising:
at least one physiological sensor configured to sense one or more of the following types of physiolo... | Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wi... | 3,700 |
15,918 | 15,918 | 14,201,158 | 3,793 | In a catheter system and method for assembly thereof, one end of a catheter shaft is inserted into a connector for a handle, with the connector being generally tubular and having a channel extending longitudinally therethrough. At least a lengthwise segment of the channel is sized in transverse cross-section greater th... | 1. A catheter system comprising:
a catheter having an elongate flexible shaft, the shaft having an outer surface defining an outer transverse cross-sectional dimension; and a handle having a connector for connecting the catheter to the handle, the connector being generally tubular having a sidewall, an open front end, ... | In a catheter system and method for assembly thereof, one end of a catheter shaft is inserted into a connector for a handle, with the connector being generally tubular and having a channel extending longitudinally therethrough. At least a lengthwise segment of the channel is sized in transverse cross-section greater th... | 3,700 |
15,919 | 15,919 | 15,195,580 | 3,762 | A system for ventilating a vehicle cabin includes a powered vent, such as a window or sunroof, for opening and closing to selectively ventilate the vehicle cabin. A controller may be provided for: (1) opening the powered vent based on a pre-determined opening time; (2) controlling the powered vent to activate based on ... | 1. A system for ventilating a vehicle cabin, comprising:
a powered vent for opening and closing to selectively ventilate the vehicle cabin; and a controller for opening the powered vent at a pre-determined opening time. 2. The system of claim 1, further including an input for providing the pre-determined opening time. ... | A system for ventilating a vehicle cabin includes a powered vent, such as a window or sunroof, for opening and closing to selectively ventilate the vehicle cabin. A controller may be provided for: (1) opening the powered vent based on a pre-determined opening time; (2) controlling the powered vent to activate based on ... | 3,700 |
15,920 | 15,920 | 14,884,417 | 3,792 | Systems and methods for evaluating electrostimulation of a heart are disclosed. A system can comprise an electrostimulation circuit that can deliver multi-site electrostimulation, including pacing at two or more sites of the heart during the same cardiac cycle. The system can comprise a heart sound sensor circuit confi... | 1. A system for evaluating electrostimulation of a heart, comprising:
an electrostimulation circuit, configured to deliver electrostimulation to two or more sites of the heart within a cardiac cycle; a heart sound (HS) sensor circuit, configured to sense a HS signal during the delivery of the electrostimulation to the ... | Systems and methods for evaluating electrostimulation of a heart are disclosed. A system can comprise an electrostimulation circuit that can deliver multi-site electrostimulation, including pacing at two or more sites of the heart during the same cardiac cycle. The system can comprise a heart sound sensor circuit confi... | 3,700 |
15,921 | 15,921 | 14,807,473 | 3,792 | Systems and apparatuses are used to transmit data between external and internal portions of auditory prostheses or other medical devices. The external portion of the auditory prosthesis includes a magnet and an implanted coil that provides stimulation to the device recipient. A shaped shield material can be placed betw... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
an annular coil comprising an inner coil diameter and a coil center point; an annular ferrite shield comprising an inner shield diameter and a shield center point, wherein the coil center point and the shield center point are substantially aligned, wherein the annular ferrite shield comprise... | Systems and apparatuses are used to transmit data between external and internal portions of auditory prostheses or other medical devices. The external portion of the auditory prosthesis includes a magnet and an implanted coil that provides stimulation to the device recipient. A shaped shield material can be placed betw... | 3,700 |
15,922 | 15,922 | 14,014,947 | 3,761 | A method and apparatus for rapid thermal annealing comprising a plurality of lamps affixed to a lid of the chamber that provide at least one wavelength of light, a laser source extending into the chamber, a substrate support positioned within a base of the chamber, an edge ring affixed to the substrate support, and a g... | 1. A rapid thermal processing chamber, comprising:
a first heat source disposed within the chamber; a second heat source disposed within the chamber, wherein the first and second heat sources are independently controllable; a substrate support positioned within a base of the chamber having a magnetic levitation device ... | A method and apparatus for rapid thermal annealing comprising a plurality of lamps affixed to a lid of the chamber that provide at least one wavelength of light, a laser source extending into the chamber, a substrate support positioned within a base of the chamber, an edge ring affixed to the substrate support, and a g... | 3,700 |
15,923 | 15,923 | 13,411,136 | 3,735 | A fuel filler pipe includes a trigger point formed between the fuel supply port and the fuel tank. The trigger point is a trough-like depression which, if there is a structural disruption of the vehicle, will facilitate a buckling mode in the pipe and consequent energy absorption. | 1. A fuel filler pipe that fits between a fuel tank and a fuel-supply port of a motor vehicle, the fuel filler pipe comprising:
a fuel-filler-pipe body having a long axis, a fuel-tank end at one end of the fuel-filler pipe, and a fuel-supply-port end at another end of the fuel filler pipe, said fuel-filler-pipe body ha... | A fuel filler pipe includes a trigger point formed between the fuel supply port and the fuel tank. The trigger point is a trough-like depression which, if there is a structural disruption of the vehicle, will facilitate a buckling mode in the pipe and consequent energy absorption.1. A fuel filler pipe that fits between... | 3,700 |
15,924 | 15,924 | 15,166,635 | 3,715 | A gaming system includes a network server and a gaming manager communicatively coupled to the network server. The gaming manager having a video control unit that starts a video game running remotely with a static video portion and a user interactive video portion and a video receiving unit, coupled to the video control... | 1. A gaming manager, comprising:
a video control unit configured to start a video game running remotely, wherein the video game includes a static video portion and a user interactive video portion; and a video receiving unit coupled to the video control unit and configured to receive the static video portion for local ... | A gaming system includes a network server and a gaming manager communicatively coupled to the network server. The gaming manager having a video control unit that starts a video game running remotely with a static video portion and a user interactive video portion and a video receiving unit, coupled to the video control... | 3,700 |
15,925 | 15,925 | 13,241,756 | 3,745 | A fan blade has a main body extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. Channels are formed into the main body from at least one open side. A plurality of ribs extend across the main body intermediate the channels. The fan blade has a dovetail and an airfoil extending radially outwardly from the dovetail. The... | 1. A fan blade comprising:
a main body extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge, and having channels formed into said main body from at least one open side with a plurality of ribs extending across the main body intermediate the channels, the fan blade having a dovetail, and an airfoil extending radially ou... | A fan blade has a main body extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. Channels are formed into the main body from at least one open side. A plurality of ribs extend across the main body intermediate the channels. The fan blade has a dovetail and an airfoil extending radially outwardly from the dovetail. The... | 3,700 |
15,926 | 15,926 | 13,820,990 | 3,733 | A storage housing ( 10 ) for a waste receptacle ( 11 ) is disclosed. The housing comprises a base ( 12 )and side walls ( 13 a - d )which extend from the base( 12 ), and which terminate at an upper periphery ( 14 ) thereof. At least one of the side walls ( 13 a ) comprise a door ( 21 ) which can be opened and closed... | 1. A storage housing for a waste receptacle, the housing comprising a base and side walls which extend from the base, and which terminate at an upper periphery thereof, at least one of the side walls comprising a door which can be opened and closed to enable the waste receptacle to be removably positioned within the ho... | A storage housing ( 10 ) for a waste receptacle ( 11 ) is disclosed. The housing comprises a base ( 12 )and side walls ( 13 a - d )which extend from the base( 12 ), and which terminate at an upper periphery ( 14 ) thereof. At least one of the side walls ( 13 a ) comprise a door ( 21 ) which can be opened and closed... | 3,700 |
15,927 | 15,927 | 14,420,070 | 3,753 | A compressor wheel ( 1 ) of a compressor ( 6 A) of an exhaust-gas turbocharger ( 6 ), having a hub ( 2 ); and having a multiplicity of non-recessed blades ( 3 ) which are arranged on the hub ( 2 ) and which have in each case a blade leading edge ( 3 A) and a blade trailing edge ( 3 B). The blade leading edges ( 3 A) de... | 1. A compressor wheel (1) of a compressor (6A) of an exhaust-gas turbocharger (6), having
a hub (2); and a multiplicity of non-recessed blades (3) which are arranged on the hub (2) and which have in each case a blade leading edge (3A) and a blade trailing edge (3B), wherein the blade leading edges (3A) define an inlet ... | A compressor wheel ( 1 ) of a compressor ( 6 A) of an exhaust-gas turbocharger ( 6 ), having a hub ( 2 ); and having a multiplicity of non-recessed blades ( 3 ) which are arranged on the hub ( 2 ) and which have in each case a blade leading edge ( 3 A) and a blade trailing edge ( 3 B). The blade leading edges ( 3 A) de... | 3,700 |
15,928 | 15,928 | 14,617,428 | 3,741 | A gearbox for a gas turbine engine includes a housing that includes a cavity provided between opposing first and second mounting surfaces. An input gear shaft is coupled to a drive gear. The drive gear is connected to first and second shaft portions that respectively extend to the first and second mounting surfaces. Th... | 1. A gearbox for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a housing that includes a cavity provided between opposing first and second mounting surfaces; and an input gear shaft coupled to a drive gear, the drive gear connected to first and second shaft portions that respectively extend to the first and second mounting surfaces... | A gearbox for a gas turbine engine includes a housing that includes a cavity provided between opposing first and second mounting surfaces. An input gear shaft is coupled to a drive gear. The drive gear is connected to first and second shaft portions that respectively extend to the first and second mounting surfaces. Th... | 3,700 |
15,929 | 15,929 | 14,646,158 | 3,745 | A rotor for use in a gas turbine engine has rotor slots receiving a blade. The blades have an airfoil extending from a dovetail, and the dovetail is received by a rotor slot. A spacer is positioned between an inner wall of the dovetail and an outer wall of the slot, and the spacer is formed with a removal slot. A space... | 1. A rotor for use in a gas turbine engine comprising:
a plurality of rotor slots, each of said rotor slots receiving a blade, said blades having an airfoil extending radially outwardly of a dovetail, with the dovetail received within the rotor slot; and a spacer positioned radially between a radially inner wall of sai... | A rotor for use in a gas turbine engine has rotor slots receiving a blade. The blades have an airfoil extending from a dovetail, and the dovetail is received by a rotor slot. A spacer is positioned between an inner wall of the dovetail and an outer wall of the slot, and the spacer is formed with a removal slot. A space... | 3,700 |
15,930 | 15,930 | 14,686,979 | 3,745 | A blade for a gas turbine engine includes an airfoil that has a tip with a terminal end surface. The terminal end surface includes a recess that has a depth of less than 40 mils (1.016 mm). The recess is filled with a thermal barrier coating. The recess is without any cooling holes. | 1. A blade for a gas turbine engine comprising:
an airfoil having a tip with a terminal end surface, the terminal end surface includes a recess having a depth of less than 40 mils (1.016 mm), the recess filled with a thermal barrier coating, the recess without any cooling holes. 2. The blade according to claim 1, where... | A blade for a gas turbine engine includes an airfoil that has a tip with a terminal end surface. The terminal end surface includes a recess that has a depth of less than 40 mils (1.016 mm). The recess is filled with a thermal barrier coating. The recess is without any cooling holes.1. A blade for a gas turbine engine c... | 3,700 |
15,931 | 15,931 | 12,384,538 | 3,772 | A robotic bending apparatus for bending archwires and other types of elongate, bendable medical devices into a desired configuration includes a first gripping tool and a moveable gripping tool. The first gripping tool can be either fixed with respect to a base or table for the robot or positioned at the end of robot am... | 1. A manufactured orthodontic archwire, comprising:
a wire, wherein the wire, in a relaxed state, has a generally arcuate configuration corresponding to an archform for a particular patient to receive the wire; wherein the wire further comprises a series of straight slot segments having precision lengths, each of the s... | A robotic bending apparatus for bending archwires and other types of elongate, bendable medical devices into a desired configuration includes a first gripping tool and a moveable gripping tool. The first gripping tool can be either fixed with respect to a base or table for the robot or positioned at the end of robot am... | 3,700 |
15,932 | 15,932 | 14,885,854 | 3,792 | A device for endometrial ablation having an elongated shaft with a working end comprising an expandable-contractable frame, a complaint energy-delivery surface carried by the frame, the surface and the frame being configured to engage against the interior of a patient's uterine cavity when the working end is inserted i... | 1. A method for endometrial ablation comprising:
expanding frame within a compliant energy-delivery surface to a planar triangular shape to engage the walls of a patient's uterine cavity; wherein the frame has flexible outer elements in lateral contact with the compliant surface and flexible inner elements not in said ... | A device for endometrial ablation having an elongated shaft with a working end comprising an expandable-contractable frame, a complaint energy-delivery surface carried by the frame, the surface and the frame being configured to engage against the interior of a patient's uterine cavity when the working end is inserted i... | 3,700 |
15,933 | 15,933 | 14,415,825 | 3,793 | A system and method include a shape sensing enabled device ( 120 ) including one or more imaging devices ( 202 ), the shape sensing enabled device coupled to at fiber ( 122 ). A shape sensing module ( 132 ) is configured to receils from the at least one optical fiber within a structure and interpret the optical signals... | 1. A system, comprising:
a shape sensing enabled device including one or more imaging devices the shape sensing enabled device coupled to at least one optical fiber; a shape sensing module configured to receive optical signals from the at least one optical fiber within a structure and interpret the optical signals to d... | A system and method include a shape sensing enabled device ( 120 ) including one or more imaging devices ( 202 ), the shape sensing enabled device coupled to at fiber ( 122 ). A shape sensing module ( 132 ) is configured to receils from the at least one optical fiber within a structure and interpret the optical signals... | 3,700 |
15,934 | 15,934 | 12,067,222 | 3,799 | A cochlear implant for processing signal parameters which are adapted for controlling the cochlear implant, which are based on the audio signal and which enable generating a representation of the audio signal by the cochlear implant includes a receive interface which is implemented to receive the signal parameters and ... | 1-37. (canceled) 38. A device for generating a combination signal based on an audio signal, comprising:
a provider for providing signal parameters depending on the audio signal which are adapted for controlling a cochlear implant and which are implemented to generate a representation of the audio signal by the cochlear... | A cochlear implant for processing signal parameters which are adapted for controlling the cochlear implant, which are based on the audio signal and which enable generating a representation of the audio signal by the cochlear implant includes a receive interface which is implemented to receive the signal parameters and ... | 3,700 |
15,935 | 15,935 | 12,583,256 | 3,785 | Apparatus and methods are provided for delivery of a medicament to a respiratory system. A reservoir is provided for a liquid medicament with the reservoir having a liquid medicament inlet port and a medicament outlet. An aerosol generator is provided at the medicament outlet of the reservoir for aerosolizing the liqui... | 1-44. (canceled) 45. A method of delivering a medicament to a respiratory system, the method comprising:
providing a reservoir for a liquid medicament to be delivered to the respiratory system; delivering a volume of the liquid medicament into the reservoir; providing an aerosol generator for aerosolizing the liquid me... | Apparatus and methods are provided for delivery of a medicament to a respiratory system. A reservoir is provided for a liquid medicament with the reservoir having a liquid medicament inlet port and a medicament outlet. An aerosol generator is provided at the medicament outlet of the reservoir for aerosolizing the liqui... | 3,700 |
15,936 | 15,936 | 15,011,762 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine has a main compressor section. A turbine section has a variable vane positioned upstream of a rotor blade, and the variable vane is provided with an actuator operable to control an orientation of the variable vane. A tap line taps air from the compressor section, and passes the tapped air through a... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a main compressor section; a turbine section having a variable vane positioned upstream of a rotor blade, and said variable vane being provided with an actuator operable to control an orientation of said variable vane; and a tap line tapping air from said compressor section, and pass... | A gas turbine engine has a main compressor section. A turbine section has a variable vane positioned upstream of a rotor blade, and the variable vane is provided with an actuator operable to control an orientation of the variable vane. A tap line taps air from the compressor section, and passes the tapped air through a... | 3,700 |
15,937 | 15,937 | 14,518,414 | 3,771 | A medical device adapted to be fixed in a hollow organ or cavity lined with mucosa includes a wall having an outer surface with a size and shape that is configured to a portion of a cavity or hollow organ lined with mucosa and a fixation mechanism. The fixation mechanism is adapted to fix the wall with the portion of t... | 1. A medical device adapted to be fixed in a hollow organ or cavity lined with mucosa, said medical device comprising:
an expandable wall defining a lumen with proximal and distal ends thereof and configured to the size and shape of a portion of the organ or cavity; said wall configured to press against the mucosa of t... | A medical device adapted to be fixed in a hollow organ or cavity lined with mucosa includes a wall having an outer surface with a size and shape that is configured to a portion of a cavity or hollow organ lined with mucosa and a fixation mechanism. The fixation mechanism is adapted to fix the wall with the portion of t... | 3,700 |
15,938 | 15,938 | 14,703,569 | 3,735 | This invention, integrates and combines artists functions; is both a stand-alone and companion product in near custom fits for many, various sized pochade easels. It simultaneously functions as an all in one, optimally sized acrylic or similarly transparent; smooth, undivided palette tray in materials oil and outdoor p... | 1. A Value and color isolator 2 comprising a bar with holes spaced at regular intervals with a region surrounding each of said holes, each of said regions colored in differing intensities of color and value, with coloration of each region chosen to establish a reference along a value scale, and the diameter of the hole... | This invention, integrates and combines artists functions; is both a stand-alone and companion product in near custom fits for many, various sized pochade easels. It simultaneously functions as an all in one, optimally sized acrylic or similarly transparent; smooth, undivided palette tray in materials oil and outdoor p... | 3,700 |
15,939 | 15,939 | 12,425,758 | 3,792 | Target tissue sites for therapy delivery to a patient may be selected based on the patient symptoms or a patient mood state. The therapy delivery may be used to manage a psychiatric disorder of the patient. Selected therapy sites may be weighted based on factors, such as the severity of the patient symptom or mood stat... | 1. A method comprising:
determining a first patient symptom and a second patient symptom of a patient, wherein the first and second patient symptoms differ; selecting a first target tissue site for psychiatric disorder therapy delivery based on the first patient symptom; and selecting a second target tissue site for th... | Target tissue sites for therapy delivery to a patient may be selected based on the patient symptoms or a patient mood state. The therapy delivery may be used to manage a psychiatric disorder of the patient. Selected therapy sites may be weighted based on factors, such as the severity of the patient symptom or mood stat... | 3,700 |
15,940 | 15,940 | 12,610,218 | 3,791 | A medical device in accordance with the present invention comprises a connection device adapted to be wrapped around and securely attached to a patient, a data storage device attached to or integral with the connection device, wherein the data storage device comprises an input port adapted to receive medical data perta... | 1. A medical device, comprising:
a connection device adapted to be wrapped around and securely attached to a patient; a data storage device attached to or integral with the connection device, wherein the data storage device comprises:
an input port adapted to receive medical data pertaining to the patient;
a memory ada... | A medical device in accordance with the present invention comprises a connection device adapted to be wrapped around and securely attached to a patient, a data storage device attached to or integral with the connection device, wherein the data storage device comprises an input port adapted to receive medical data perta... | 3,700 |
15,941 | 15,941 | 14,888,203 | 3,763 | A high elongated portable air-conditioner includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator located inside a housing. The air conditioner also includes a cool air inlet and outlet and a warm air inlet and outlet. The air-conditioner has an axial evaporator fan and a radial condenser fan and the housing of the air-c... | 1. A portable air-conditioner (400), the air-conditioner comprising a compressor (401), a condenser (405), and an evaporator (403) located inside a housing, the air conditioner further comprising a cool air inlet and outlet and a warm air inlet and outlet, the air-conditioner comprising an evaporator fan (411) and a co... | A high elongated portable air-conditioner includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator located inside a housing. The air conditioner also includes a cool air inlet and outlet and a warm air inlet and outlet. The air-conditioner has an axial evaporator fan and a radial condenser fan and the housing of the air-c... | 3,700 |
15,942 | 15,942 | 14,907,599 | 3,753 | Provided is a valve having a movable valve member with an orifice, a plunger movable to block/allow flow through the orifice, and a resilient biasing member for resiliently biasing the valve member away from the valve seat. When the plunger is moved to a position allowing flow, fluid flows through the orifice creating ... | 1. A valve including:
a valve body having an inlet port, an outlet port in selective fluid communication with the inlet port by a main passageway through the valve, and a valve seat surrounding the main passageway; a valve member mounted in the valve body for movement between first and second positions respectively blo... | Provided is a valve having a movable valve member with an orifice, a plunger movable to block/allow flow through the orifice, and a resilient biasing member for resiliently biasing the valve member away from the valve seat. When the plunger is moved to a position allowing flow, fluid flows through the orifice creating ... | 3,700 |
15,943 | 15,943 | 14,206,720 | 3,791 | A sensor guide wire for intravascular measurements of at least one physiological or other variable in a living body, comprising a proximal region, a distal sensor region, and a tip region, and at least one sensor element arranged in said sensor region and configured to measure the variable and to generate a sensor sign... | 1. A sensor guide wire for intravascular measurement of at least one physiological or other variable in a living body, comprising:
a proximal region, a distal sensor region, and a tip region; at least one sensor element arranged in the sensor region, and comprising a sensor portion, configured to measure the variable a... | A sensor guide wire for intravascular measurements of at least one physiological or other variable in a living body, comprising a proximal region, a distal sensor region, and a tip region, and at least one sensor element arranged in said sensor region and configured to measure the variable and to generate a sensor sign... | 3,700 |
15,944 | 15,944 | 14,119,502 | 3,724 | A reciprocating saw blade comprising a longitudinal body having a first end and a second end and a first longitudinal cutting edge parallel to a second longitudinal cutting edge. The blade includes a mounting, structure located at the first end which is angled at an acute angle relative to the first longitudinal cuttin... | 1. A reciprocating saw blade engageable with a reciprocating saw for driving the reciprocating saw blade in a reciprocating motion comprising a push stroke and a pull stroke comprising:
a longitudinal body having a first end and a second end, a first longitudinal cutting edge and a second longitudinal cutting edge disp... | A reciprocating saw blade comprising a longitudinal body having a first end and a second end and a first longitudinal cutting edge parallel to a second longitudinal cutting edge. The blade includes a mounting, structure located at the first end which is angled at an acute angle relative to the first longitudinal cuttin... | 3,700 |
15,945 | 15,945 | 14,383,622 | 3,746 | The present invention relates to a displacement pump with a delivery chamber, which is connected to a pressure connection and a suction connection, a displacement element determining the volume of the delivery chamber, said displacement element being able to be moved back and forth between a first position, in which th... | 1. Displacement pump with a delivery chamber, which is connected to a pressure connection and a suction connection, a displacement element determining the volume of the delivery chamber, said displacement element being able to be moved back and forth between a first position, in which the delivery chamber has a smaller... | The present invention relates to a displacement pump with a delivery chamber, which is connected to a pressure connection and a suction connection, a displacement element determining the volume of the delivery chamber, said displacement element being able to be moved back and forth between a first position, in which th... | 3,700 |
15,946 | 15,946 | 14,084,057 | 3,736 | A plastic container with a cut neck is disclosed, which is produced by stretch blow-molding from a preform manufactured by plastic injection or plastic flow molding, and which immediately following production, or separated in space and/or time, is inserted into a mold cavity of a blow-mold tool of a stretch blow-moldin... | 1. A plastic container, comprising:
a neck produced from a plastic preform via a mold cavity of a blow-mold tool of a stretch blow-molding device, with a stretch mandrel used to form the plastic container; and a cut periphery of the neck, beneath which is an encircling, essentially radially tapered portion that encircl... | A plastic container with a cut neck is disclosed, which is produced by stretch blow-molding from a preform manufactured by plastic injection or plastic flow molding, and which immediately following production, or separated in space and/or time, is inserted into a mold cavity of a blow-mold tool of a stretch blow-moldin... | 3,700 |
15,947 | 15,947 | 14,488,149 | 3,761 | Techniques for extinguishing a plasma arc in a blowback plasma torch are provided. The plasma arc can be extinguished by bringing the electrode into contact with the nozzle and out of contact with the nozzle while the power supply and flow of gas are left on. In particular, while current is flowing through the electrod... | 1. A method of extinguishing an arc in a plasma arc torch, the method comprising:
providing a plasma arc emitted from an electrode of a plasma arc torch; and contacting the nozzle with an electrode while current is flowing through the electrode to extinguish the plasma arc. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the plasma ... | Techniques for extinguishing a plasma arc in a blowback plasma torch are provided. The plasma arc can be extinguished by bringing the electrode into contact with the nozzle and out of contact with the nozzle while the power supply and flow of gas are left on. In particular, while current is flowing through the electrod... | 3,700 |
15,948 | 15,948 | 15,097,483 | 3,763 | A heat sink includes an extruded component, a cast component, and an interface layer. The extruded component includes a first aluminum material and is configured to be coupled to a solid state light source. The cast component includes a second aluminum material overmolded onto a portion of the extruded component to for... | 1-15 (canceled) 16. A heat sink (10) comprising:
an extruded component (12) comprising a first aluminum material, said extruded component (12) comprising an exposed surface configured to be coupled to a solid state light source (16), said extruded component (12) further comprising heat dissipation elements (22) extendi... | A heat sink includes an extruded component, a cast component, and an interface layer. The extruded component includes a first aluminum material and is configured to be coupled to a solid state light source. The cast component includes a second aluminum material overmolded onto a portion of the extruded component to for... | 3,700 |
15,949 | 15,949 | 14,774,899 | 3,745 | An example section of a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of variable vanes circumferentially disposed about an engine axis, a first moveable annular ring disposed on an upstream side of the variable vanes, a second movable annular ring disposed on a downstream side of the variable vanes, and a plurality of vane ... | 1. A section of a gas turbine engine comprising:
a plurality of variable vanes circumferentially disposed about an engine axis; a first moveable annular ring disposed on an upstream side of the variable vanes; a second movable annular ring disposed on a downstream side of the variable vanes, a plurality of vane arms, e... | An example section of a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of variable vanes circumferentially disposed about an engine axis, a first moveable annular ring disposed on an upstream side of the variable vanes, a second movable annular ring disposed on a downstream side of the variable vanes, and a plurality of vane ... | 3,700 |
15,950 | 15,950 | 14,912,117 | 3,741 | A fuel injector is provided for a gas turbine engine. The fuel injector includes a fuel conduit and a cooling fluid circuit through a strut. A gas turbine engine is provided that includes a multiple of fuel injectors in communication with a combustor and a cooling system in communication with each of the multiple of fu... | 1. A fuel injector for a gas turbine engine, the fuel injector comprising:
a strut; a fuel conduit within the strut; and a cooling fluid circuit within the strut. 2. The fuel injector as recited in claim 1, wherein the cooling fluid circuit at least partially surrounds the fuel conduit. 3. The fuel injector as recited ... | A fuel injector is provided for a gas turbine engine. The fuel injector includes a fuel conduit and a cooling fluid circuit through a strut. A gas turbine engine is provided that includes a multiple of fuel injectors in communication with a combustor and a cooling system in communication with each of the multiple of fu... | 3,700 |
15,951 | 15,951 | 14,120,472 | 3,723 | A brake bleeder apparatus 10 is provided which allows the brakes of an automobile 12 to be bleed by only one person. The apparatus 10 includes an elongated housing 24 , having an elongated aperture 26 formed therein. A spring 28 is supported in the aperture 26 in the housing 24 . A plunger 44 is aligned... | 1. A brake bleeder apparatus for a vehicle including:
an elongated housing means having an elongated aperture formed therein; a compression means aligned for slidable movement in the aperture of the housing; first means coupled to lowermost portions of the elongated housing for holding the compression means in the hous... | A brake bleeder apparatus 10 is provided which allows the brakes of an automobile 12 to be bleed by only one person. The apparatus 10 includes an elongated housing 24 , having an elongated aperture 26 formed therein. A spring 28 is supported in the aperture 26 in the housing 24 . A plunger 44 is aligned... | 3,700 |
15,952 | 15,952 | 13,982,159 | 3,791 | A physiological state of a patient is detected by at least producing and detecting pressure waves with a free wall of an implantable medical device (IMD) housing. An actuator element may contact the free wall, e.g., a portion of the IMD housing, and cause movement of the free wall that produces a pressure wave within t... | 1-12. (canceled) 13. A method comprising:
producing a pressure wave within a patient with a portion of a housing of an implantable medical device, wherein the housing substantially encloses a processor; detecting at least one reflected pressure wave with the housing portion; and determining, by the processor and based ... | A physiological state of a patient is detected by at least producing and detecting pressure waves with a free wall of an implantable medical device (IMD) housing. An actuator element may contact the free wall, e.g., a portion of the IMD housing, and cause movement of the free wall that produces a pressure wave within t... | 3,700 |
15,953 | 15,953 | 14,244,885 | 3,734 | A sterile bag for containing non-sterile objects includes: a body; a sealed first end; a second end forming a cuff and an opening to an internal portion of the bag when in a first position; a visible demarcation located circumferentially along the cuff dividing the bag into two sides; a closure mechanism located along ... | 1. A sterile bag for containing non-sterile objects comprising:
a body of the bag including a proximal side towards a sealed first end of the bag and a distal side towards an internal portion of the bag; a second end that includes a cuff forming an opening to the internal portion; a closure mechanism located circumfere... | A sterile bag for containing non-sterile objects includes: a body; a sealed first end; a second end forming a cuff and an opening to an internal portion of the bag when in a first position; a visible demarcation located circumferentially along the cuff dividing the bag into two sides; a closure mechanism located along ... | 3,700 |
15,954 | 15,954 | 15,286,240 | 3,736 | A school supplies storage system for elementary education includes a plurality of writing utensils and a plurality of books. A storage unit is selectively positioned between a folded position and an unfolded position. The storage unit forms a book case when the storage unit is in the folded position. The storage unit h... | 1. A school supplies storage system comprising:
a plurality of writing utensils; a plurality of books; a storage unit being selectively positioned between a folded position and an unfolded position, said storage unit forming a book case when said storage unit is in said folded position, each of said books being positio... | A school supplies storage system for elementary education includes a plurality of writing utensils and a plurality of books. A storage unit is selectively positioned between a folded position and an unfolded position. The storage unit forms a book case when the storage unit is in the folded position. The storage unit h... | 3,700 |
15,955 | 15,955 | 14,796,037 | 3,711 | A wood golf club head is provided. The wood golf club head includes a hollow structure body having a face surface for hitting a ball. The hollow structure body has an inner surface and a thick portion in a predetermined region on the inner surface excluding a rear surface of the face surface. The thick portion is locat... | 1. A wood golf club head comprising:
a hollow structure body having a face surface for hitting a ball, wherein the hollow structure body has an inner surface and a thick portion in a predetermined region on the inner surface excluding a rear surface of the face surface, the thick portion is located outward of a virtual... | A wood golf club head is provided. The wood golf club head includes a hollow structure body having a face surface for hitting a ball. The hollow structure body has an inner surface and a thick portion in a predetermined region on the inner surface excluding a rear surface of the face surface. The thick portion is locat... | 3,700 |
15,956 | 15,956 | 14,906,276 | 3,792 | Systems and methods to provide light therapy to a subject use one or more light sources configured to emit electromagnetic radiation in multiple stages using multiple wavelengths. By virtue of the emitted electromagnetic radiation impinging on the subject, the phase of the circadian rhythm of the subject is modified. | 1. A system to provide light therapy to a subject, the system comprising:
a light source configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, wherein the emitted electromagnetic radiation includes electromagnetic radiation having a variable intensity; one or more processors configured to execute computer program modules, the ... | Systems and methods to provide light therapy to a subject use one or more light sources configured to emit electromagnetic radiation in multiple stages using multiple wavelengths. By virtue of the emitted electromagnetic radiation impinging on the subject, the phase of the circadian rhythm of the subject is modified.1.... | 3,700 |
15,957 | 15,957 | 15,278,133 | 3,711 | A golf putter grip comprises a main body extending at least 7 inches, more preferably about 14 inches, from a top to a bottom end, a flat front surface has a width less than 1.75 inches, generally about 1.60 to 1.65 inches, and a shaft receiving bore within the grip extending substantially to the top end, wherein the b... | 1. A golf putter grip comprising a main body extending at least 7 inches (177.8 mm) in length from a top end to a bottom end, a flat front surface extending substantially from the top end to the bottom end and having a width less than 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) in any direction, and a shaft receiving bore within the golf p... | A golf putter grip comprises a main body extending at least 7 inches, more preferably about 14 inches, from a top to a bottom end, a flat front surface has a width less than 1.75 inches, generally about 1.60 to 1.65 inches, and a shaft receiving bore within the grip extending substantially to the top end, wherein the b... | 3,700 |
15,958 | 15,958 | 13,133,129 | 3,772 | A dental curing light includes a device body that efficiently conducts heat away from the light emitting diode portion of the curing light. The device body includes a proximal gripping end and a distal head end. The device body is formed from a thermally conductive body material. Excellent heat conduction away from the... | 1. A dental curing light device having a thermally conductive layer for dissipating heat from an LED, comprising:
a device body having a proximal end and a distal end, the device body being formed of a thermally conductive body material, the device body including a head portion, the head portion configured to support o... | A dental curing light includes a device body that efficiently conducts heat away from the light emitting diode portion of the curing light. The device body includes a proximal gripping end and a distal head end. The device body is formed from a thermally conductive body material. Excellent heat conduction away from the... | 3,700 |
15,959 | 15,959 | 14,387,858 | 3,792 | A light based skin treatment device ( 10, 20 ) is provided, comprising a light source ( 18 ) for providing an incident light beam ( 21 ) for treating a skin ( 30 ) by laser induced optical breakdown (LIOB) of hair or skin tissue, a transparent exit window ( 14 ) for allowing the incident light beam ( 21 ) to exit the d... | 1. A light based skin treatment device comprising:
a light source for providing a pulsed incident light beam for treating a skin by laser induced optical breakdown (LIOB) of hair or skin tissue, a transparent exit window for allowing the incident light beam to exit the device, and an optical system for focusing the inc... | A light based skin treatment device ( 10, 20 ) is provided, comprising a light source ( 18 ) for providing an incident light beam ( 21 ) for treating a skin ( 30 ) by laser induced optical breakdown (LIOB) of hair or skin tissue, a transparent exit window ( 14 ) for allowing the incident light beam ( 21 ) to exit the d... | 3,700 |
15,960 | 15,960 | 15,136,437 | 3,799 | A method and apparatus fueling vehicle with gaseous fuel includes storage vessels, dispensing sub-stations and a controller. The storage tanks or vessels can be at different pressures. The plurality of dispensing sub-stations each include a dispensing hose and a control valve. Each dispensing sub-station is in controll... | 1. A gaseous fuel station for filling vehicle tanks with fuel, comprising:
a plurality of storage vessels, including a first storage vessel at a first pressure, and a second storage vessel at a second pressure, wherein the first pressure is less than or equal to the second pressure; a plurality of dispensing sub-statio... | A method and apparatus fueling vehicle with gaseous fuel includes storage vessels, dispensing sub-stations and a controller. The storage tanks or vessels can be at different pressures. The plurality of dispensing sub-stations each include a dispensing hose and a control valve. Each dispensing sub-station is in controll... | 3,700 |
15,961 | 15,961 | 14,685,971 | 3,741 | A fuel control system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fuel delivery valve selectively moveable to a closed position to shut off a flow of fuel to a downstream location. The system further includes a windmill bypass valve, and a shutoff pressure line between the... | 1. A fuel control system, comprising:
a fuel delivery valve selectively moveable to a closed position to shut off a flow of fuel to a downstream location; a windmill bypass valve; and a shutoff pressure line between the windmill bypass valve and the fuel delivery valve, the windmill bypass valve selectively operable to... | A fuel control system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fuel delivery valve selectively moveable to a closed position to shut off a flow of fuel to a downstream location. The system further includes a windmill bypass valve, and a shutoff pressure line between the... | 3,700 |
15,962 | 15,962 | 14,785,930 | 3,762 | A defrosting performance identical to that in a conventional front defroster nozzle device is exhibited by a simpler structure even in the case of decreasing the overall length of a front defroster nozzle device in the direction of vehicle width. A current of air from a front blow-opening formed on the same side as a w... | 1. A front defroster nozzle device including a narrow blow opening formed in an instrument panel below a windshield of a vehicle and extending in direction of vehicle width,
wherein the blow opening is divided into a plurality of sections in longitudinal direction of the vehicle, one of which is a front blow-opening th... | A defrosting performance identical to that in a conventional front defroster nozzle device is exhibited by a simpler structure even in the case of decreasing the overall length of a front defroster nozzle device in the direction of vehicle width. A current of air from a front blow-opening formed on the same side as a w... | 3,700 |
15,963 | 15,963 | 14,616,121 | 3,762 | An aircraft environmental conditioning system is disclosed that includes an air cycle machine for conditioning an airflow comprising hot compressed air by reducing its temperature and pressure. The air cycle machine is disposed in a housing in an unpressurized area of the aircraft, and produces conditioned pressurized ... | 1. An aircraft environmental conditioning system, comprising
an air cycle machine for conditioning an airflow comprising hot compressed air by reducing its temperature and pressure to produce conditioned air pressurized air in a conduit for delivery to a pressurized area of the aircraft, the air cycle machine disposed ... | An aircraft environmental conditioning system is disclosed that includes an air cycle machine for conditioning an airflow comprising hot compressed air by reducing its temperature and pressure. The air cycle machine is disposed in a housing in an unpressurized area of the aircraft, and produces conditioned pressurized ... | 3,700 |
15,964 | 15,964 | 15,180,345 | 3,783 | Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure. | 1. A wearable, portable self-powered breast pump system for pumping milk from a breast, comprising:
a main body; a breast adapter; a milk collection container; and a pump mechanism configured to pump milk from a breast to the milk collection container; wherein the breast adapter, the pump mechanism and the milk collect... | Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.1. A wearable, portable self-powered breast pump system for pumping milk from a breast, comprising:
a main bod... | 3,700 |
15,965 | 15,965 | 13,714,662 | 3,723 | A windscreen wiper device for cleaning a windshield of a vehicle is provided. The windscreen wiper device includes a wiper strip for sealing against the windshield and at least one carrier element engaged with the wiper strip to bias the wiper strip into a predetermined configuration. A frame structure is coupled to th... | 1. A windscreen wiper device for cleaning a windshield of a vehicle, comprising:
an elongated wiper strip of a flexible material for sealing against the windshield; at least one deflectable carrier element in engagement with said elongated wiper strip for biasing said elongated wiper strip into a predetermined configur... | A windscreen wiper device for cleaning a windshield of a vehicle is provided. The windscreen wiper device includes a wiper strip for sealing against the windshield and at least one carrier element engaged with the wiper strip to bias the wiper strip into a predetermined configuration. A frame structure is coupled to th... | 3,700 |
15,966 | 15,966 | 14,739,155 | 3,761 | A basking heater for an animal, such as a reptile, includes a housing, a heating element within the housing, and an opening in a bottom of the housing, so that the heating element may radiate heat through the opening, and an attachment arrangement. The attachment arrangement can be used to selectively attach the heater... | 1. A basking heater comprising:
(a) a housing defining a bottom and defining an interior; the bottom having an opening in communication with the interior; the housing including a top opposite of the bottom; (b) a heating element within the housing interior; the heating element being connected to a power source and orie... | A basking heater for an animal, such as a reptile, includes a housing, a heating element within the housing, and an opening in a bottom of the housing, so that the heating element may radiate heat through the opening, and an attachment arrangement. The attachment arrangement can be used to selectively attach the heater... | 3,700 |
15,967 | 15,967 | 11,528,189 | 3,792 | A device for exchanging heat with a subject having skin is provided. The device includes a heat exchanging member having a heat transfer surface configured to form a heat conducting interface with the subject's skin. The device further includes a substantially flexible sensing device disposed in the interface between t... | 1. A device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin, comprising:
a heat exchanging member having a heat transfer surface configured to form a heat conducting interface with the subject's skin to remove heat from the lipid-rich cells such that the lipid-rich cells are substantially ... | A device for exchanging heat with a subject having skin is provided. The device includes a heat exchanging member having a heat transfer surface configured to form a heat conducting interface with the subject's skin. The device further includes a substantially flexible sensing device disposed in the interface between t... | 3,700 |
15,968 | 15,968 | 14,925,457 | 3,772 | The present invention is directed to a method for whitening teeth that includes irradiating a tooth with light generated by a light source for an irradiation time period, the light having a wavelength that ranges from 375 nm to 420 nm and the light source emitting the light at an irradiance density ranging from 0.3 mW/... | 1.-31. (canceled) 32. A method of whitening teeth comprising:
a) continuously irradiating a tooth with light generated by a light source for an irradiation time period, the light having a wavelength that ranges from 375 nm to 420 nm and the light source emitting the light at an irradiance density ranging from 0.3 mW/cm... | The present invention is directed to a method for whitening teeth that includes irradiating a tooth with light generated by a light source for an irradiation time period, the light having a wavelength that ranges from 375 nm to 420 nm and the light source emitting the light at an irradiance density ranging from 0.3 mW/... | 3,700 |
15,969 | 15,969 | 13,457,331 | 3,763 | An adsorptive cooling system includes: a first highly adsorptive structure positioned to receive thermal energy from a thermal energy source, including: a first substrate; and a first metal-organic framework (MOF) coupled to the first substrate and adapted for adsorbing and desorbing a refrigerant under predetermined t... | 1. A product comprising a highly adsorptive structure, the highly adsorptive structure comprising:
a substrate; and a metal-organic framework (MOF) comprising a plurality of metal atoms coordinated to a plurality of organic spacer molecules; wherein the MOF is coupled to at least one surface of the substrate, wherein t... | An adsorptive cooling system includes: a first highly adsorptive structure positioned to receive thermal energy from a thermal energy source, including: a first substrate; and a first metal-organic framework (MOF) coupled to the first substrate and adapted for adsorbing and desorbing a refrigerant under predetermined t... | 3,700 |
15,970 | 15,970 | 13,662,385 | 3,731 | Surgical systems and related methods verify the presence of an unfired surgical cartridge mounted to a surgical instrument. The cartridge includes an input that is actuated in a firing direction to operate the cartridge. An actuation input that is limited to less than or equal to a predetermined magnitude is generated.... | 1. A method of verifying the presence of an unfired surgical cartridge mounted to a surgical instrument, the cartridge including an input that is actuated in a firing direction to operate the cartridge, the method including:
generating an actuation input that is limited to less than or equal to a predetermined magnitud... | Surgical systems and related methods verify the presence of an unfired surgical cartridge mounted to a surgical instrument. The cartridge includes an input that is actuated in a firing direction to operate the cartridge. An actuation input that is limited to less than or equal to a predetermined magnitude is generated.... | 3,700 |
15,971 | 15,971 | 11,301,242 | 3,715 | Apparatuses and method for facilitating play in poker and slot gaming activities and providing manipulation of payout awards based on partial game criteria. A bonus value such as a multiplier is awarded based on a partial result of the gaming activity, if the partial result corresponds to any predetermined partial resu... | 1. A method for facilitating play in a draw poker game, comprising:
awarding a bonus value based on a partial hand including one or more cards of an initial draw poker hand, if the partial hand corresponds to any of one or more designated partial hands; completing the initial draw poker hand to provide a final draw p... | Apparatuses and method for facilitating play in poker and slot gaming activities and providing manipulation of payout awards based on partial game criteria. A bonus value such as a multiplier is awarded based on a partial result of the gaming activity, if the partial result corresponds to any predetermined partial resu... | 3,700 |
15,972 | 15,972 | 13,953,022 | 3,783 | Medical devices are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to catheters useful in the treatment of bodily passages, such as an airway, sinus cavity, or sinus passage. The disclosure also relates to methods of treating bodily passages. An exemplary catheter comprises an elongate member having a firs... | 1. A medical device comprising:
an elongate member having an elongate member proximal end and an elongate member distal end, the elongate member defining an infusion lumen and an inflation lumen; a first balloon attached to the elongate member and adapted to move between a deflated configuration and an inflated configu... | Medical devices are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to catheters useful in the treatment of bodily passages, such as an airway, sinus cavity, or sinus passage. The disclosure also relates to methods of treating bodily passages. An exemplary catheter comprises an elongate member having a firs... | 3,700 |
15,973 | 15,973 | 14,538,738 | 3,711 | The educational and socially interactive learning game includes a plurality of game boards, each game board having different uniquely identifiable indicia; a plurality of sets of game pieces, each game board having a corresponding set in which each game piece has the same identifiable indicia as the corresponding game ... | 1-18. (canceled) 19. An educational and socially interactive learning game, comprising:
a plurality of game boards, each of the plurality of game boards having a different uniquely identifiable indicia; a plurality of sets of game pieces, each of the game boards having a corresponding set of game pieces associated ther... | The educational and socially interactive learning game includes a plurality of game boards, each game board having different uniquely identifiable indicia; a plurality of sets of game pieces, each game board having a corresponding set in which each game piece has the same identifiable indicia as the corresponding game ... | 3,700 |
15,974 | 15,974 | 15,315,537 | 3,774 | The invention concerns a prosthesis liner for application to a limb stump, with an elastic liner layer ( 20 ) of elastomer, wherein the liner layer ( 20 ) has pores ( 26 ) in at least one distal portion ( 30 ) thereof. | 1. Prosthesis liner for application to a limb stump, with an elastic liner layer of elastomer, wherein the liner layer has pores in at least one distal portion thereof, wherein the pores are substantially closed in a relaxed state of the liner layer and become opened by stretching of the liner layer on the stump during... | The invention concerns a prosthesis liner for application to a limb stump, with an elastic liner layer ( 20 ) of elastomer, wherein the liner layer ( 20 ) has pores ( 26 ) in at least one distal portion ( 30 ) thereof.1. Prosthesis liner for application to a limb stump, with an elastic liner layer of elastomer, wherein... | 3,700 |
15,975 | 15,975 | 15,418,957 | 3,799 | A system for storing and dispensing oil or other fluid. An upper shelf is configured to receive at least one oil bucket in a lateral position while a lower shelf is configured to receive at least one dispensing container. In an exemplary embodiment, each oil bucket has a transparent or translucent body and a dispensing... | 1. A system for storing and dispensing oil comprising:
an upper shelf comprising a downward sloping surface configured to receive at least one oil bucket that has a dispensing mechanism positioned on an end thereof, said upper shelf configured to receive said at least one oil bucket in a lateral position such that a si... | A system for storing and dispensing oil or other fluid. An upper shelf is configured to receive at least one oil bucket in a lateral position while a lower shelf is configured to receive at least one dispensing container. In an exemplary embodiment, each oil bucket has a transparent or translucent body and a dispensing... | 3,700 |
15,976 | 15,976 | 14,350,636 | 3,747 | An air centrifugation device ( 1 ), associated to an internal combustion engine ( 2 ), which includes at least one cylinder ( 21 ), provided with air by an air intake ( 22 ), and rejecting combustion gases by an exhaust orifice ( 23 ), includes a wheel ( 11 ), provided with blades to accelerate the gases by a rotationa... | 1. Air centrifugation device, associated to an internal combustion engine (2), which comprises at least one cylinder (21), provided with air by an air intake (22), and rejecting combustion gases by an exhaust orifice (23), the said air centrifugation device (1) comprising a wheel (11), mounted on an axle (12) and place... | An air centrifugation device ( 1 ), associated to an internal combustion engine ( 2 ), which includes at least one cylinder ( 21 ), provided with air by an air intake ( 22 ), and rejecting combustion gases by an exhaust orifice ( 23 ), includes a wheel ( 11 ), provided with blades to accelerate the gases by a rotationa... | 3,700 |
15,977 | 15,977 | 13,760,715 | 3,715 | Methods of analyzing the personality of an individual are disclosed and include at least one of assessing the relationship of the individual's face to four shapes, determining which one of four shades of red harmonizes best with the individual's face, determining which set of colored patterns harmonizes best with the i... | 1. A method of analyzing the personality of an individual, the method comprising:
obtaining a first set of data pertaining to a first professional style of the individual; obtaining a second set of data pertaining to a second personal style of the individual; correlating the first set of data with at least one mind-bod... | Methods of analyzing the personality of an individual are disclosed and include at least one of assessing the relationship of the individual's face to four shapes, determining which one of four shades of red harmonizes best with the individual's face, determining which set of colored patterns harmonizes best with the i... | 3,700 |
15,978 | 15,978 | 12,738,052 | 3,761 | The coffee machine according to the invention for the automatic preparation of coffee or espresso comprises a housing ( 1 ) with the components arranged therein for the preparation and dispensing of coffee as well as the components ( 10, 11, 12 ) for the supply of hot water and the supply of steam. The housing ( 1 ) is... | 1. Coffee machine for the automatic preparation of coffee or espresso comprising a housing (1) with the components arranged therein for the preparation and dispensing of coffee and the components (10, 11, 12) for the supply of hot water and supply of steam, characterised in that in the housing (1) there is arranged a c... | The coffee machine according to the invention for the automatic preparation of coffee or espresso comprises a housing ( 1 ) with the components arranged therein for the preparation and dispensing of coffee as well as the components ( 10, 11, 12 ) for the supply of hot water and the supply of steam. The housing ( 1 ) is... | 3,700 |
15,979 | 15,979 | 14,202,195 | 3,753 | A method of fabricating a functionally graded turbine engine component is disclosed and includes the step of depositing layers of powder onto a base and solidifying/fusing each layer with a first directed energy beam to define a component. The method further includes varying a process parameter between deposited layers... | 1. A method of fabricating a functionally graded turbine engine component comprising:
depositing layers of powder onto a base; solidifying and fusing each layer with a first directed energy beam to define a component; and varying a process parameter between deposited layers to define different material properties withi... | A method of fabricating a functionally graded turbine engine component is disclosed and includes the step of depositing layers of powder onto a base and solidifying/fusing each layer with a first directed energy beam to define a component. The method further includes varying a process parameter between deposited layers... | 3,700 |
15,980 | 15,980 | 15,230,231 | 3,792 | A defibrillation system with a unique paddle assembly. The paddle assembly has a paddle head with a conductive surface. The paddle head is introduced into the chest through a small surgical incision. The paddle head is connected to a handle by an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft has an electrically conductive core ... | 1. A defibrillator paddle assembly, comprising:
a dielectric handle; a paddle head having a conductive surface thereon; and an elongated shaft with a first end and a second end that joins said handle to said paddle head, wherein said elongated shaft is malleable and enables said elongated shaft to be configurable into ... | A defibrillation system with a unique paddle assembly. The paddle assembly has a paddle head with a conductive surface. The paddle head is introduced into the chest through a small surgical incision. The paddle head is connected to a handle by an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft has an electrically conductive core ... | 3,700 |
15,981 | 15,981 | 14,710,870 | 3,726 | A method of restoring a gas turbine engine component includes removing a defect section of a turbine engine component according to a template. The template is produced based upon common defect sections from other turbine engine components. A laser cladding is used to build a replacement section in place of the defect s... | 1. A method of restoring a gas turbine engine component, including the steps of:
(a) removing a section of a turbine engine component, wherein the section corresponds to a predetermined template; and (b) depositing a laser cladding on the turbine engine component to produce a replacement section in the location of the ... | A method of restoring a gas turbine engine component includes removing a defect section of a turbine engine component according to a template. The template is produced based upon common defect sections from other turbine engine components. A laser cladding is used to build a replacement section in place of the defect s... | 3,700 |
15,982 | 15,982 | 12,708,697 | 3,724 | A rotary cutting die assembly is provided that includes a die cylinder, an anvil, and a die board mounted to the die cylinder. The die board includes a series of trim cutting blades. Disposed on the outside of each trim cutting blade is a trim stripper. Secured to the die board adjacent the outside of the trim stripper... | 1. A rotary cutting die adapted to be mounted on a rotary die cylinder for cutting corrugated board fed between the cutting die and an anvil disposed adjacent the cutting die and rotary die cylinder, the rotary cutting die comprising:
a. a die board configured to fit on the rotary die cylinder; b. a trim cutting blade ... | A rotary cutting die assembly is provided that includes a die cylinder, an anvil, and a die board mounted to the die cylinder. The die board includes a series of trim cutting blades. Disposed on the outside of each trim cutting blade is a trim stripper. Secured to the die board adjacent the outside of the trim stripper... | 3,700 |
15,983 | 15,983 | 14,571,322 | 3,741 | The present application provides a gas turbine engine. The gas turbine engine may include a compressor, a compressor wash system in communication with the compressor, a condensate or boiler feed water system in communication with the compressor, and a dosing system in communication with the condensate or boiler feed wa... | 1. A gas turbine engine, comprising:
a compressor; a compressor wash system in communication with the compressor; a condensate or boiler feed water system in communication with the compressor; and a dosing system in communication with the condensate or boiler feed water system. 2. The gas turbine engine of claim 1, whe... | The present application provides a gas turbine engine. The gas turbine engine may include a compressor, a compressor wash system in communication with the compressor, a condensate or boiler feed water system in communication with the compressor, and a dosing system in communication with the condensate or boiler feed wa... | 3,700 |
15,984 | 15,984 | 14,293,295 | 3,762 | A body for a vehicle, such as a pickup truck, has a passenger cabin including an exterior body panel with an air extractor aperture and an interior trim panel. The trim panel is a liner mounted to the body panel thereby defining a generally-planar laterally extending chamber between them. The trim panel, which may be m... | 1. A vehicle body with a passenger cabin, comprising:
an exterior body panel with an air extractor aperture; and an interior trim panel mounted to the body panel defining a generally-planar laterally extending chamber, wherein the trim panel has an air passage fluidically coupling the chamber with the passenger cabin, ... | A body for a vehicle, such as a pickup truck, has a passenger cabin including an exterior body panel with an air extractor aperture and an interior trim panel. The trim panel is a liner mounted to the body panel thereby defining a generally-planar laterally extending chamber between them. The trim panel, which may be m... | 3,700 |
15,985 | 15,985 | 13,326,045 | 3,791 | A method of determining the location of an ingested capsule comprising the steps of providing an ingestible capsule having a pH sensor and a pressure sensor, having a subject ingest the capsule, recording pH measurements from the pH sensor as a function of time as the capsule moves through at least a portion of the gas... | 1. A method of determining movement of an ingested capsule from a first segment of a gastrointestinal tract to a second segment of said gastrointestinal tract comprising the steps of:
providing an ingestible capsule having a pH sensor and a pressure sensor; having a subject ingest said capsule; recording pH measurement... | A method of determining the location of an ingested capsule comprising the steps of providing an ingestible capsule having a pH sensor and a pressure sensor, having a subject ingest the capsule, recording pH measurements from the pH sensor as a function of time as the capsule moves through at least a portion of the gas... | 3,700 |
15,986 | 15,986 | 14,809,324 | 3,781 | An absorbent article or an array of absorbent articles of the present disclosure may have particular Product Length-to-Hip Silhouette(s) and Product Waist-to-Side Silhoutte(s). | 1. An absorbent article having a central chassis, the central chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core, the absorbent article comprising:
a front waist region and a front waist edge; a back waist region and a back waist edge; a front belt disposed in the front waist region; a back belt disposed ... | An absorbent article or an array of absorbent articles of the present disclosure may have particular Product Length-to-Hip Silhouette(s) and Product Waist-to-Side Silhoutte(s).1. An absorbent article having a central chassis, the central chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core, the absorbent ar... | 3,700 |
15,987 | 15,987 | 14,982,319 | 3,724 | A foot for use in supporting a hand-held oscillating power tool on a workpiece includes a plate defining a recess for supporting the body of the power tool at a desired angle relative to the workpiece. The foot includes a plurality of roller elements mounted to the plate and adapted for rolling engagement with the work... | 1. A foot for supporting a hand-held power tool on a workpiece, the power tool having a blade operably driven at an output portion at a working end of the tool, the foot comprising:
a plate including a recess configured for supporting at least the working end of the power tool with the blade positioned to contact the w... | A foot for use in supporting a hand-held oscillating power tool on a workpiece includes a plate defining a recess for supporting the body of the power tool at a desired angle relative to the workpiece. The foot includes a plurality of roller elements mounted to the plate and adapted for rolling engagement with the work... | 3,700 |
15,988 | 15,988 | 13,460,059 | 3,761 | Water heaters are disclosed having first and second fluid conduits, where the second fluid conduit is fluidly coupled to and disposed about at least a portion of the first conduit. One or more heating device, and preferably an infrared light source, can be disposed between the first and second conduits, such that water... | 1. A water heater, comprising:
a first fluid conduit; a second fluid conduit fluidly coupled to and disposed about at least a portion of the first conduit; and a heating device disposed between the first and second conduits, and configured to heat water flowing within the first and second conduits. 2. The water heater ... | Water heaters are disclosed having first and second fluid conduits, where the second fluid conduit is fluidly coupled to and disposed about at least a portion of the first conduit. One or more heating device, and preferably an infrared light source, can be disposed between the first and second conduits, such that water... | 3,700 |
15,989 | 15,989 | 13,706,036 | 3,799 | A debranching stent graft limb and methods for its use, where the limb comprises, a main body stent graft limb with a bifurcation defining a first and second leg, the main body stent graft limb has a distal end and a proximal end, the main body stent graft limb has a diameter at the proximal end in the range from about... | 1. A debranching stent graft limb comprising:
a main body stent graft limb with a bifurcation defining a first leg and a second leg, wherein the main body stent graft limb has a distal end and a proximal end; wherein the main body stent graft limb has a diameter at the proximal end in the range from about 14 mm to abou... | A debranching stent graft limb and methods for its use, where the limb comprises, a main body stent graft limb with a bifurcation defining a first and second leg, the main body stent graft limb has a distal end and a proximal end, the main body stent graft limb has a diameter at the proximal end in the range from about... | 3,700 |
15,990 | 15,990 | 14,369,113 | 3,781 | To provide an absorber that has a high absorption speed, is unlikely to cause a liquid to remain on a skin-contacting surface, has excellent dry feeling, and is unlikely to cause excreted body fluid to return, and a water-absorbent resin powder that can be suitably used in the absorber. A water-absorbent resin powder o... | 1. A water-absorbent resin powder meeting the following requirements (a) to (d):
(a) a bulk density: 0.45 g/ml to 0.62 g/ml; (b) an absorption speed by a vortex method: 20 seconds to 50 seconds; (c) a liquid-passing speed under load: 10 seconds or less; and (d) a moisture absorption blocking ratio: 5% or less. 2. The w... | To provide an absorber that has a high absorption speed, is unlikely to cause a liquid to remain on a skin-contacting surface, has excellent dry feeling, and is unlikely to cause excreted body fluid to return, and a water-absorbent resin powder that can be suitably used in the absorber. A water-absorbent resin powder o... | 3,700 |
15,991 | 15,991 | 12,008,985 | 3,763 | A cryopump includes a refrigerator with at least first and second stages. A radiation shield surrounds the second stage and is in thermal contact with the first stage. The radiation shield includes a drain hole to permit cryogenic fluid to traverse through the drain hole during regeneration. The cryopump also includes ... | 1. A method of directing flow from between a vacuum vessel and a radiation shield to control the location of condensate film growth, the method comprising:
blocking the flow from an annular spaced defined between the vacuum vessel and the radiation shield; and redirecting the flow to a primary pumping surface; and cond... | A cryopump includes a refrigerator with at least first and second stages. A radiation shield surrounds the second stage and is in thermal contact with the first stage. The radiation shield includes a drain hole to permit cryogenic fluid to traverse through the drain hole during regeneration. The cryopump also includes ... | 3,700 |
15,992 | 15,992 | 14,638,547 | 3,724 | A method and apparatus for producing a hole in any material by means of controlled fracturing using non-rotary machining includes the steps of fixturing a workpiece to the table of a non-rotary holemaking machine tool ( 103 ). The cutting tool is then fixtured to the column of the machine tool ( 105 ) and the face of t... | 1. A non-rotary holemaking machine comprising:
a base section for supporting a workpiece; a bridge section for holding at least one machine tool; and
wherein the non-rotary holemaking machine is used to produce a hole in material without pre-processing or modification using non-rotary machining comprising the steps of... | A method and apparatus for producing a hole in any material by means of controlled fracturing using non-rotary machining includes the steps of fixturing a workpiece to the table of a non-rotary holemaking machine tool ( 103 ). The cutting tool is then fixtured to the column of the machine tool ( 105 ) and the face of t... | 3,700 |
15,993 | 15,993 | 14,451,468 | 3,732 | A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole having a first side with a first surface and a second side with a second surface. The first side has recesses extending toward the second side without extending to the second surface. A thickness of the midsole between the second side and a deepest extent o... | 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear comprising:
a midsole that has a first side with a first surface and a second side with a second surface; wherein the second side is opposite from the first side; wherein the first side has a plurality of recesses extending toward the second side without extending to the s... | A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole having a first side with a first surface and a second side with a second surface. The first side has recesses extending toward the second side without extending to the second surface. A thickness of the midsole between the second side and a deepest extent o... | 3,700 |
15,994 | 15,994 | 14,742,216 | 3,753 | A valve assembly and associated assembly method includes a housing receiving a valve member for movement between open and closed positions. A packing received around the valve member has at least first and second openings in a sidewall thereof and a third opening that has an original unstretched opening dimension small... | 1. A valve assembly comprising:
a housing has at least first and second flow passages that communicate with a cavity; a valve member received in the housing cavity and adapted for selective rotation relative to the housing between open and closed positions; a packing received around the valve member has at least first ... | A valve assembly and associated assembly method includes a housing receiving a valve member for movement between open and closed positions. A packing received around the valve member has at least first and second openings in a sidewall thereof and a third opening that has an original unstretched opening dimension small... | 3,700 |
15,995 | 15,995 | 13,888,435 | 3,731 | A method of converting a plurality of coreless roll products includes providing a first support structure and winding a paper product around the first support structure. The method also includes cutting through the paper product and the first support structure to form a plurality of cut portions of the paper product ea... | 1. A method of converting a plurality of coreless roll products, the method comprising:
providing a first support structure; winding a paper product around the first support structure; cutting through the paper product and the first support structure to form a plurality of cut portions of the paper product each wound a... | A method of converting a plurality of coreless roll products includes providing a first support structure and winding a paper product around the first support structure. The method also includes cutting through the paper product and the first support structure to form a plurality of cut portions of the paper product ea... | 3,700 |
15,996 | 15,996 | 13,035,397 | 3,791 | Disclosed herein are methods and devices for monitoring a subject at rest. One such device comprises a sensing unit having a fluid-filled bladder configured to be placed under a substrate on which the subject lays and a sensor in fluid communication with the bladder. The sensor is configured to sense pressure variation... | 1. A device for monitoring a subject at rest comprising:
a sensing unit having a fluid-filled bladder configured to be placed under a substrate on which the subject lays and a sensor in fluid communication with the bladder, wherein the sensor is configured to sense pressure variations within the bladder generated by on... | Disclosed herein are methods and devices for monitoring a subject at rest. One such device comprises a sensing unit having a fluid-filled bladder configured to be placed under a substrate on which the subject lays and a sensor in fluid communication with the bladder. The sensor is configured to sense pressure variation... | 3,700 |
15,997 | 15,997 | 13,488,610 | 3,791 | A catheter assembly provided with a wire arranged therein to form a loop extending from near the effective end of the catheter for bypassing an occlusion in a vein/artery. This loop consists of two wire ends, one of which wire ends extends through the catheter to the control end thereof, while the other wire end is att... | 1. A catheter assembly for passing/bypassing an occlusion in veins/arteries, comprising a hollow catheter and a loop wire end arranged therein, said loop wire end extending from an operative end of the catheter, and being arranged in such a manner that it may be pushed further outwardly or inwardly, wherein the rigidit... | A catheter assembly provided with a wire arranged therein to form a loop extending from near the effective end of the catheter for bypassing an occlusion in a vein/artery. This loop consists of two wire ends, one of which wire ends extends through the catheter to the control end thereof, while the other wire end is att... | 3,700 |
15,998 | 15,998 | 12,597,756 | 3,734 | The invention relates to a carrying device ( 10 ) with an accommodation body ( 12 ) for accommodating a baby or a small child. The accommodation body ( 12 ) is constructed in such a way that the height thereof is adjustable and such that at least one region of the back of a baby or a small child can be accommodated and... | 1. A carrying device (10) with a receiving body (12) for receiving a baby or small child, wherein the receiving body (12) is designed in such a manner that at least one area of the rear side of the baby or small child can be received and/or can be supported therein, and with a holding harness system (40, 60) for fasten... | The invention relates to a carrying device ( 10 ) with an accommodation body ( 12 ) for accommodating a baby or a small child. The accommodation body ( 12 ) is constructed in such a way that the height thereof is adjustable and such that at least one region of the back of a baby or a small child can be accommodated and... | 3,700 |
15,999 | 15,999 | 14,130,888 | 3,771 | Ocular lens cutting devices and methods for cutting and removing tissue such as lens fragments from an eye of a patient are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ocular lens cutting device includes an outer member and an inner member positioned within the outer member. The outer member and the inner member can each include ... | 1. An ocular cutting device comprising:
a housing having a motor positioned within the housing; an aspiration line; and a working end coupled to the aspiration line, the working end comprising:
an outer sleeve member coupled in fixed relationship to the housing and having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal e... | Ocular lens cutting devices and methods for cutting and removing tissue such as lens fragments from an eye of a patient are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ocular lens cutting device includes an outer member and an inner member positioned within the outer member. The outer member and the inner member can each include ... | 3,700 |
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