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16,200 | 16,200 | 15,476,721 | 3,715 | A system and method for allowing wagers to be made on a game and awarding a payout as a function of an outcome of the game is provided. The game may played by a game server, located at a gaming facility, which is located at a predefined geographic location. A remote device may be provided at a location outside of the p... | 1. A system, comprising:
a game server, located at a gaming facility, for playing an electronic game, the gaming facility being located at a predefined geographic location, the predefined geographic location being within a larger geographic area; a database for storing account information associated with a patron in a ... | A system and method for allowing wagers to be made on a game and awarding a payout as a function of an outcome of the game is provided. The game may played by a game server, located at a gaming facility, which is located at a predefined geographic location. A remote device may be provided at a location outside of the p... | 3,700 |
16,201 | 16,201 | 15,029,106 | 3,772 | The present invention relates to a dental implant replica ( 10 ) for a physical dental model ( 36 ), the dental implant replica comprising: a coronal end ( 14 ); an apical end ( 18 ); a coronal portion ( 12 ) extending to the coronal end; an cylindrical apical portion ( 16 ) extending to the apical end and including a ... | 1. A dental implant replica for a physical dental model, the dental implant replica comprising:
a coronal end; an apical end; a coronal portion extending to the coronal end; an cylindrical apical portion extending to the apical end and including a circumventing indentation; an anti-rotation portion located between the ... | The present invention relates to a dental implant replica ( 10 ) for a physical dental model ( 36 ), the dental implant replica comprising: a coronal end ( 14 ); an apical end ( 18 ); a coronal portion ( 12 ) extending to the coronal end; an cylindrical apical portion ( 16 ) extending to the apical end and including a ... | 3,700 |
16,202 | 16,202 | 13,592,919 | 3,783 | A nasal flushing device includes a catheter unit, a connecting unit, and an injection unit. The catheter unit includes a catheter body, and the plural of openings formed in the body of the catheter, the catheter body has an open end and a closed end. The connection unit includes a connect part and a combination part. T... | 1. A nasal flushing device comprising:
a catheter unit having a catheter body and a plurality of apertures formed on the catheter body, the catheter body having an open end and a closed end opposite the open end; and an injection unit having a detachable syringe and a putter set provided in the syringe. 2. The nasal fl... | A nasal flushing device includes a catheter unit, a connecting unit, and an injection unit. The catheter unit includes a catheter body, and the plural of openings formed in the body of the catheter, the catheter body has an open end and a closed end. The connection unit includes a connect part and a combination part. T... | 3,700 |
16,203 | 16,203 | 14,171,128 | 3,791 | Provided are systems and method for identifying, generating and displaying a trend of one or more medical waveform related features. | 1. A medical monitoring system for identifying a trend of waveform related features, the system comprising:
a medical monitoring device configured to produce waveforms of a measured medical parameter of a patient; a computing unit configured to identify and extract one or more features related to the waveforms produced... | Provided are systems and method for identifying, generating and displaying a trend of one or more medical waveform related features.1. A medical monitoring system for identifying a trend of waveform related features, the system comprising:
a medical monitoring device configured to produce waveforms of a measured medica... | 3,700 |
16,204 | 16,204 | 15,163,175 | 3,792 | An apparatus comprises plurality of physiologic sensors and a processor circuit. The sensors provide sensor signals having physiological information and include a heart sound sensor and an impedance sensor. The processor circuit includes a volume index module configured to determine a value of at least one heart sound ... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a plurality of physiologic sensors, including a heart sound sensor configured to generate a heart sound signal representative of mechanical cardiac activation of a subject and an impedance sensor configured to generate an impedance signal representative of physiological impedance of the subj... | An apparatus comprises plurality of physiologic sensors and a processor circuit. The sensors provide sensor signals having physiological information and include a heart sound sensor and an impedance sensor. The processor circuit includes a volume index module configured to determine a value of at least one heart sound ... | 3,700 |
16,205 | 16,205 | 14,205,191 | 3,754 | A wall-hung toilet including a bowl, a water inlet chamber receiving water, a rim channel, a shroud surrounding at least a portion of the bowl, a rear mount, and a pocket. The rim channel is provided above the bowl and is fluidly connected to the water inlet chamber to receive the water. The rim channel includes an ope... | 1. A wall-hung toilet, comprising:
a bowl; a water inlet chamber configured to receive a supply of water; a rim channel provided above the bowl and fluidly connected to the water inlet chamber to receive the supply of water, the rim channel including an opening that is configured to introduce water into a rear portion ... | A wall-hung toilet including a bowl, a water inlet chamber receiving water, a rim channel, a shroud surrounding at least a portion of the bowl, a rear mount, and a pocket. The rim channel is provided above the bowl and is fluidly connected to the water inlet chamber to receive the water. The rim channel includes an ope... | 3,700 |
16,206 | 16,206 | 13,501,491 | 3,763 | Provided is a refrigerator including a cabinet forming one of a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment, a main door opening and closing the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment and including a storage space opened forward, a sub door installed on the main door and opening and closing the stor... | 1-36. (canceled) 37. A refrigerator comprising:
a cabinet; a first storage compartment defined within the cabinet; a first door configured to open and close at least a portion of the first storage compartment; a second storage compartment that is located at the first door and that is configured to move with the first d... | Provided is a refrigerator including a cabinet forming one of a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment, a main door opening and closing the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment and including a storage space opened forward, a sub door installed on the main door and opening and closing the stor... | 3,700 |
16,207 | 16,207 | 12,997,120 | 3,754 | An aerosol actuation system may include an aerosol actuator formed of a first molded component including a housing, a manifold connected to the housing and a button in communication with the manifold, and a molded cap. The aerosol actuator may be assembled with an aerosol container. | 1. An aerosol actuation system, comprising:
a housing; a cap covering at least a portion of the housing; a one-piece actuator, comprising:
a manifold; and
a button. 2. The aerosol actuation system of claim 1, wherein the housing and the one-piece actuator comprise a single molded component. 3. The aerosol actuation sys... | An aerosol actuation system may include an aerosol actuator formed of a first molded component including a housing, a manifold connected to the housing and a button in communication with the manifold, and a molded cap. The aerosol actuator may be assembled with an aerosol container.1. An aerosol actuation system, compr... | 3,700 |
16,208 | 16,208 | 14,910,008 | 3,791 | When reducing radiation dose to healthy tissue near a target volume, a 4D motion model ( 52 ) of a target volume is generated during CT scan data acquisition. The target volume is tracked, and tracked target volume position information ( 43 ) is provided to a motion estimation tool ( 48 ). Motion parameter information ... | 1. A method of reducing radiation dose to healthy tissue near a target volume, comprising:
generating a dynamic planned target volume (PTV) for each of a plurality of motion phases of the target volume identified in a 4D motion model generated by tracking motion of a target volume during computed tomography (CT) data a... | When reducing radiation dose to healthy tissue near a target volume, a 4D motion model ( 52 ) of a target volume is generated during CT scan data acquisition. The target volume is tracked, and tracked target volume position information ( 43 ) is provided to a motion estimation tool ( 48 ). Motion parameter information ... | 3,700 |
16,209 | 16,209 | 14,396,244 | 3,715 | The present invention relates to healthy lifestyle management. In particular to a device for supporting a behavior change of a person ( 11 ), comprising a presentation unit ( 4 ) for presenting the person with a first stimulus ( 5 ) associated with a predetermined behavior and a second stimulus ( 6 ) having positive or... | 1. Device for supporting a behavior change of a person, the device comprising obtainment unit, a selection unit, and a presentation unit,
wherein the obtainment unit communicatively connected to a memory or a database for receiving and evaluating stimuli data representative of at least a first stimulus and a second sti... | The present invention relates to healthy lifestyle management. In particular to a device for supporting a behavior change of a person ( 11 ), comprising a presentation unit ( 4 ) for presenting the person with a first stimulus ( 5 ) associated with a predetermined behavior and a second stimulus ( 6 ) having positive or... | 3,700 |
16,210 | 16,210 | 15,034,395 | 3,772 | A cartridge and a piston for storing and dispensing a two-component dental material. The cartridge and the piston have a cross-section which substantially correspond to a D-shape in which the perimeter of the D-shape is defined by a plurality of circle segments only. At least two of the circle segments are based on dif... | 1. A cartridge for storing and dispensing a two-component dental material, comprising:
two compartments each extending within the cartridge at a cross-section which substantially corresponds to a D-shape, wherein the perimeter of the D-shape is defined by a plurality of circle segments only, and wherein at least two of... | A cartridge and a piston for storing and dispensing a two-component dental material. The cartridge and the piston have a cross-section which substantially correspond to a D-shape in which the perimeter of the D-shape is defined by a plurality of circle segments only. At least two of the circle segments are based on dif... | 3,700 |
16,211 | 16,211 | 14,029,256 | 3,763 | A single-pass cold plate assembly having a base and a cover arranged in confronting relationship to define a cold plate with a spiral channel and a manifold with the manifold having a manifold inlet and a manifold outlet and where coolant may be introduced into the manifold inlet and may complete a single pass through ... | 1. A single-pass cold plate assembly comprising:
a base and a cover arranged in confronting relationship to define a cold plate; a spiral channel having at least a portion provided in one of the base and cover, with a channel inlet located in a central portion of the one of the base and cover, and a channel outlet loca... | A single-pass cold plate assembly having a base and a cover arranged in confronting relationship to define a cold plate with a spiral channel and a manifold with the manifold having a manifold inlet and a manifold outlet and where coolant may be introduced into the manifold inlet and may complete a single pass through ... | 3,700 |
16,212 | 16,212 | 15,002,701 | 3,731 | A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, an anvil half-section, and a clamping lever. The cartridge receiving half-section releasably receives a cartridge and a firing assembly. The clamp... | 1-18. (canceled) 19. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:
an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion; a cartridge receiving half-section defining a channel member, the channel member having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a cartridge and a proxi... | A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, an anvil half-section, and a clamping lever. The cartridge receiving half-section releasably receives a cartridge and a firing assembly. The clamp... | 3,700 |
16,213 | 16,213 | 14,985,770 | 3,745 | A hydraulic apparatus includes a first valve manifold that provides a shutdown capability and a second valve manifold that provides an overspeed control capability. The hydraulic apparatus advantageously further employs a hydraulic appliance that includes a check valve and a bypass apparatus. The hydraulic appliance en... | 1. A hydraulic apparatus structured to manage supplying of hydraulic fluid to a device, the hydraulic apparatus comprising:
a first control leg structured to be connected in fluid communication with the device; a second control leg structured to be connected in fluid communication with the device; a check valve that is... | A hydraulic apparatus includes a first valve manifold that provides a shutdown capability and a second valve manifold that provides an overspeed control capability. The hydraulic apparatus advantageously further employs a hydraulic appliance that includes a check valve and a bypass apparatus. The hydraulic appliance en... | 3,700 |
16,214 | 16,214 | 13,990,303 | 3,761 | The subject of the invention is an induction cooking device comprising at least one inductor positioned under a thermally or chemically strengthened glass plate, the composition of the glass being of lithium aluminosilicate type. | 1. An induction cooking device, comprising:
an inductor; and a thermally or chemically strengthened glass plate, wherein the glass is a lithium aluminosilicate, and wherein the inductor is positioned under the glass plate. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the glass is thermally strengthened. 3. The device of claim 1, ... | The subject of the invention is an induction cooking device comprising at least one inductor positioned under a thermally or chemically strengthened glass plate, the composition of the glass being of lithium aluminosilicate type.1. An induction cooking device, comprising:
an inductor; and a thermally or chemically stre... | 3,700 |
16,215 | 16,215 | 14,640,121 | 3,715 | Systems and methods are provided for a computer-implemented method of providing a score that measures an essay's usage of source material provided in at least one written text and an audio recording. Using one or more data processors, a determination is made of a list of n-grams present in a received essay. For each of... | 1. A computer-implemented method of providing a score that measures an essay's usage of source material provided in at least one written text and an audio recording, comprising:
determining, with a processing system, a list of n-grams present in a received essay; for each of a plurality of present n-grams:
determining ... | Systems and methods are provided for a computer-implemented method of providing a score that measures an essay's usage of source material provided in at least one written text and an audio recording. Using one or more data processors, a determination is made of a list of n-grams present in a received essay. For each of... | 3,700 |
16,216 | 16,216 | 13,822,358 | 3,793 | A surgical hardware and software monitoring system and method allows for surgical planning while the patient is available for surgery, for example while the patient is being prepared for surgery so that the system may model the surgical site. Tracker obtains image information, with controller configured to spatially re... | 1. A surgical monitoring system comprising a tracker for obtaining image information, a controller configured to spatially relate image information with previously obtained scan data characterized by a fiducial reference configured for removably attaching to a location proximate a surgical site, the fiducial reference ... | A surgical hardware and software monitoring system and method allows for surgical planning while the patient is available for surgery, for example while the patient is being prepared for surgery so that the system may model the surgical site. Tracker obtains image information, with controller configured to spatially re... | 3,700 |
16,217 | 16,217 | 14,296,725 | 3,715 | Systems and methods for testing an individual's knowledge or group knowledge are disclosed. Specifically, the testing systems and methods disclosed herein are configured to test and teach playbook skills, such as a football playbook. The testing and teaching system and methods disclosed herein enable a learning progres... | 1. A method for teaching playbook content comprising;
identifying a first user based in part on a user input, presenting the first user with one of a plurality of playbook simulation modes for selection, presenting the first user with one of a plurality of play groups for selection based at least in part on the selecti... | Systems and methods for testing an individual's knowledge or group knowledge are disclosed. Specifically, the testing systems and methods disclosed herein are configured to test and teach playbook skills, such as a football playbook. The testing and teaching system and methods disclosed herein enable a learning progres... | 3,700 |
16,218 | 16,218 | 11,853,560 | 3,715 | An aspect of the present invention relates to an online test platform adapted to facilitate the development, delivery, and management of educational tests with interactive participation by students, teachers, proctors, and administrators even when some or all of them are remotely located. The platform may include admin... | 1. A method comprising:
logging a test taker into an online testing platform prior to beginning an online test; using a web browser in association with a computing facility; polling the web browser to obtain data relating to the test taker's progress; summarizing the data; and presenting the summarized data to the... | An aspect of the present invention relates to an online test platform adapted to facilitate the development, delivery, and management of educational tests with interactive participation by students, teachers, proctors, and administrators even when some or all of them are remotely located. The platform may include admin... | 3,700 |
16,219 | 16,219 | 11,592,027 | 3,783 | Methods for treating a renal associated disease condition in a subject are provided. The subject methods are characterized by modulating at least one portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system in a manner effective to treat a renal condition in the subject. Specifically, the methods may include modulating, e.g.,... | 1. A method of treating a renal associated condition in a subject, said method comprising:
modulating at least one portion of the autonomic nervous system in said subject, whereby said modulating is in a manner effective to treat said subject for said renal condition, wherein said modulating comprising increasing a pa... | Methods for treating a renal associated disease condition in a subject are provided. The subject methods are characterized by modulating at least one portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system in a manner effective to treat a renal condition in the subject. Specifically, the methods may include modulating, e.g.,... | 3,700 |
16,220 | 16,220 | 14,242,449 | 3,792 | A medical apparatus comprising a first laser source operable to generate light at a first wavelength and supply a first laser light beam, a second laser source operable to generate laser light at a second wavelength and supply a second laser light beam, the first laser light beam being continuous or pulsed having a fir... | 1. A medical apparatus comprising a first laser source operable to generate light at a first wavelength and supply a first laser light beam, a second laser source operable to generate laser light at a second wavelength and supply a second laser light beam, the first laser light beam being continuous or pulsed having a ... | A medical apparatus comprising a first laser source operable to generate light at a first wavelength and supply a first laser light beam, a second laser source operable to generate laser light at a second wavelength and supply a second laser light beam, the first laser light beam being continuous or pulsed having a fir... | 3,700 |
16,221 | 16,221 | 13,309,339 | 3,711 | An apparatus and method for a three dice game of chance. A game surface is provided having discrete sections, each section including a plurality of numbers, e.g., four numbers from 3 to 18 obtained by the sum of a roll of three dice. The numbers have various payout odds, each section also having payout odds. A wager pl... | 1. A game of chance device, comprising:
a game surface comprising discrete sections, each section including a plurality of preselected numbers, each number representing the sum of a roll of three dice, the totality of the preselected numbers representing all the various possible three dice roll sums, each number having... | An apparatus and method for a three dice game of chance. A game surface is provided having discrete sections, each section including a plurality of numbers, e.g., four numbers from 3 to 18 obtained by the sum of a roll of three dice. The numbers have various payout odds, each section also having payout odds. A wager pl... | 3,700 |
16,222 | 16,222 | 14,707,227 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine includes a static structure which includes a first fluid passage and a rotatable shaft. A bearing assembly supports the rotatable shaft relative to the static structure. The bearing assembly includes an outer race with a damper passage that extends between the static structure and the outer race. A... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a static structure including a first fluid passage; a rotatable shaft; a bearing assembly supporting the rotatable shaft relative to the static structure, the bearing assembly including an outer race with a damper passage extending between the static structure and the outer race; and... | A gas turbine engine includes a static structure which includes a first fluid passage and a rotatable shaft. A bearing assembly supports the rotatable shaft relative to the static structure. The bearing assembly includes an outer race with a damper passage that extends between the static structure and the outer race. A... | 3,700 |
16,223 | 16,223 | 13,595,664 | 3,715 | In general, in an aspect, embodiments of the invention can provide, a semi- or fully-automatic computer-implemented method for personalized electronic education of a student, the method including, performing a computerized assessment of the student, using a knowledge assessment module, to determine a knowledge deficit ... | 1. A computer-implemented method for personalized electronic education of a student, the method comprising:
performing a computerized assessment of the student, using a knowledge assessment module, to determine a knowledge deficit of the student associated with at least one concept; defining a computerized learning pro... | In general, in an aspect, embodiments of the invention can provide, a semi- or fully-automatic computer-implemented method for personalized electronic education of a student, the method including, performing a computerized assessment of the student, using a knowledge assessment module, to determine a knowledge deficit ... | 3,700 |
16,224 | 16,224 | 14,838,846 | 3,774 | An apparatus is provided for use with a prosthetic system. The apparatus includes a controller and a wireless smart device. The controller operates to gather data and derive prosthetic information from a plurality of sensors, and transmits the prosthetic information over a wireless radio link, where the controller and ... | 1-42. (canceled) 43. An apparatus for use with a prosthetic system, the apparatus comprising:
a controller configured to gather data and derive prosthetic information from a plurality of sensors, and configured to transmit said prosthetic information using a wireless radio link,
wherein said controller and said plurali... | An apparatus is provided for use with a prosthetic system. The apparatus includes a controller and a wireless smart device. The controller operates to gather data and derive prosthetic information from a plurality of sensors, and transmits the prosthetic information over a wireless radio link, where the controller and ... | 3,700 |
16,225 | 16,225 | 13,098,297 | 3,715 | A computer-implemented method for developing an educational course. The method includes defining at least one learning objective for the course, providing at least one course content module having educational material related to the at least one learning objective for the course, providing at least one assessment modul... | 1. A computer-implemented method for developing an educational course comprising:
defining at least one learning objective for the course; providing at least one course content module having educational material related to the at least one learning objective for the course; providing at least one assessment module for ... | A computer-implemented method for developing an educational course. The method includes defining at least one learning objective for the course, providing at least one course content module having educational material related to the at least one learning objective for the course, providing at least one assessment modul... | 3,700 |
16,226 | 16,226 | 14,658,056 | 3,715 | A fantasy game system includes a display to present fantasy game information, inputs to accept user input, and a processor coupled thereto to present the fantasy game information, process the user input, and facilitate a fantasy game played competitively by multiple game participants regarding an independently verifiab... | 1.-20. (canceled) 21. A method of providing a skill based award to a user over a network to a remote client computer, the method comprising:
providing a fantasy game application to the user for installation on the remote client computer; accepting user selections at a server system sent from the remote client computer ... | A fantasy game system includes a display to present fantasy game information, inputs to accept user input, and a processor coupled thereto to present the fantasy game information, process the user input, and facilitate a fantasy game played competitively by multiple game participants regarding an independently verifiab... | 3,700 |
16,227 | 16,227 | 14,041,764 | 3,771 | A graft retention device has an elongated body with first and a second ends, and a midpoint therebetween. A pair of elongated slots through the body defines a tang therebetween. At least one of the slots have an open first end into the body at the body first end such that the first end is closed via a retention line be... | 1. A graft retention device comprising:
an elongated body having a first end and a second end, a midpoint therebetween, and an upper surface and a lower surface; a first elongated slot and a second elongated slot through the body from the upper surface to the lower surface, defining a tang therebetween; at least one of... | A graft retention device has an elongated body with first and a second ends, and a midpoint therebetween. A pair of elongated slots through the body defines a tang therebetween. At least one of the slots have an open first end into the body at the body first end such that the first end is closed via a retention line be... | 3,700 |
16,228 | 16,228 | 15,470,680 | 3,736 | The current disclosure is directed to a container with a dispensing schedule and, in various described implementations, to a container and a complementary cap that includes a dispensing schedule. During each dispensing cycle, which includes removing the cap from the container to allow access to the contents of the cont... | 1. A container with a dispensing schedule, the container consisting of:
a conventional bottle with a threaded neck; and a cap assembly that includes
a threaded cap with a display aperture, and
a schedule display mounted within the threaded cap that
includes a circularly ordered set of indications,
interoperates with th... | The current disclosure is directed to a container with a dispensing schedule and, in various described implementations, to a container and a complementary cap that includes a dispensing schedule. During each dispensing cycle, which includes removing the cap from the container to allow access to the contents of the cont... | 3,700 |
16,229 | 16,229 | 15,081,000 | 3,753 | A hydraulic block for a hydraulic unit of a brake controller of a hydraulic vehicle brake system is configured to fit with hydraulic components such as solenoid valves of the brake controller. The hydraulic block is manufactured by 3D printing, which enables considerably more complex line routing than manufacture by ma... | 1. A hydraulic block for a hydraulic unit of a brake controller of a hydraulic vehicle brake system, comprising:
receptacles configured for hydraulic components of the brake controller; and lines configured to one or more of port and connect the components, wherein the hydraulic block is configured to be formed by cast... | A hydraulic block for a hydraulic unit of a brake controller of a hydraulic vehicle brake system is configured to fit with hydraulic components such as solenoid valves of the brake controller. The hydraulic block is manufactured by 3D printing, which enables considerably more complex line routing than manufacture by ma... | 3,700 |
16,230 | 16,230 | 12,774,894 | 3,783 | The invention relates to a balloon catheter featuring—at least on portions of the outward-turned surface of the dilatable area—hair-like extensions, with the average diameter D, the average length L, and the average center-to-center distance P of the hair-like extensions to each other being selected such that a drug on... | 1. Balloon catheter featuring—at least on portions of the outward-turned surface of the dilatable area—hair-like extensions, with the average diameter D, the average length L, and the average center-to-center distance P of the hair-like extensions to each other being selected such that a drug on the balloon surface cov... | The invention relates to a balloon catheter featuring—at least on portions of the outward-turned surface of the dilatable area—hair-like extensions, with the average diameter D, the average length L, and the average center-to-center distance P of the hair-like extensions to each other being selected such that a drug on... | 3,700 |
16,231 | 16,231 | 13,242,522 | 3,784 | A training device, including a frame having an interior opening and at least one support means, at least one piece of conditioning equipment supported on the frame by the support means, at least one resistance harness coupled to the frame, wherein the at least one resistance harness has a portion thereof selectively at... | 1. A training device comprising:
a frame having an interior opening and at least one support means; at least one piece of conditioning equipment supported on the frame by the support means; at least one resistance harness coupled to the frame, wherein the at least one resistance harness has a portion thereof selectivel... | A training device, including a frame having an interior opening and at least one support means, at least one piece of conditioning equipment supported on the frame by the support means, at least one resistance harness coupled to the frame, wherein the at least one resistance harness has a portion thereof selectively at... | 3,700 |
16,232 | 16,232 | 14,627,871 | 3,774 | This disclosure provides vascular grafts having a textured microporous surface capable of reducing perigraft fibrotic capsular formation, and a method of maintaining the patency of the vascular grafts. | 1. A vascular graft comprising:
a blood-contacting layer formed of a first microporous biomaterial; a nonporous intermediate layer; and a tissue-interface layer having a textured microporous surface that contacts host tissue when implanted, the tissue-interface layer being formed of a second microporous biomaterial, wh... | This disclosure provides vascular grafts having a textured microporous surface capable of reducing perigraft fibrotic capsular formation, and a method of maintaining the patency of the vascular grafts.1. A vascular graft comprising:
a blood-contacting layer formed of a first microporous biomaterial; a nonporous interme... | 3,700 |
16,233 | 16,233 | 14,531,069 | 3,752 | Tools and techniques for suppressing fires. Such tools might transmit a signal that generates one or more waves (which might be mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves, and/or the like) that is sufficient to disrupt the relationship between the electrons in a fire and the ionized nuclei to which those electrons are att... | 1. A method of suppressing fires, the method comprising:
identifying a fire comprising plasma; transmitting a pulsed electromagnetic signal proximate to the fire to produce a series of compression waves having a fast-mode shock effect within the plasma; monitoring at least one characteristic of the fire in response to ... | Tools and techniques for suppressing fires. Such tools might transmit a signal that generates one or more waves (which might be mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves, and/or the like) that is sufficient to disrupt the relationship between the electrons in a fire and the ionized nuclei to which those electrons are att... | 3,700 |
16,234 | 16,234 | 14,750,037 | 3,793 | A first data window of a pulse waveform signal comprising a first number of samples is analyzed to determine a level of confidence that a pulse sensing device is placed correctly. If an initial level of confidence is met, the user is given positive feedback, and a second data window of a pulse waveform signal comprisin... | 1. A method for a wearable cardiovascular monitoring device, comprising:
receiving a pulse waveform signal from a pulse sensing device; using a first classifier, computer-analyzing a first data window of the pulse waveform signal, comprising a first number of samples; responsive to computer-analysis of the first data w... | A first data window of a pulse waveform signal comprising a first number of samples is analyzed to determine a level of confidence that a pulse sensing device is placed correctly. If an initial level of confidence is met, the user is given positive feedback, and a second data window of a pulse waveform signal comprisin... | 3,700 |
16,235 | 16,235 | 14,146,478 | 3,715 | A method for providing multi-touch input training on a display surface is disclosed. A touch/hover input is detected at one or more regions of the display surface. A visualization of the touch/hover input is displayed at a location of the display surface offset from the touch/hover input. One or more annotations are di... | 1. A method for providing hover input training on a display, comprising:
detecting a hover input spaced away from one or more regions of the display; displaying a visualization of the hover input at a location of the display offset from the hover input; and displaying one or more annotations at a location of the displa... | A method for providing multi-touch input training on a display surface is disclosed. A touch/hover input is detected at one or more regions of the display surface. A visualization of the touch/hover input is displayed at a location of the display surface offset from the touch/hover input. One or more annotations are di... | 3,700 |
16,236 | 16,236 | 15,107,493 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine component comprises an airfoil with a suction side and pressure side extending from a leading edge to a trailing edge. There are a plurality of cooling holes adjacent the leading edge, with the cooling holes having a non-circular shape, with a longer dimension and a smaller dimension. The airfoil d... | 1. A gas turbine engine component comprising:
an airfoil with a suction side and pressure side, and extending from a leading edge to a trailing edge; and a plurality of cooling holes adjacent the leading edge, with said cooling holes having a non-circular shape, with a longer dimension and a smaller dimension, and said... | A gas turbine engine component comprises an airfoil with a suction side and pressure side extending from a leading edge to a trailing edge. There are a plurality of cooling holes adjacent the leading edge, with the cooling holes having a non-circular shape, with a longer dimension and a smaller dimension. The airfoil d... | 3,700 |
16,237 | 16,237 | 14,539,592 | 3,729 | Protective containers for electronic equipment, and methods of testing, use, and/or manufacture thereof, are provided. The cabinets provide a HEMP protection level to electronic equipment housed therein that meets a HEMP protection level according to MIL-STD-188-125-1. | 1. A method of producing a HEMP protected enclosure for holding an electronic device, comprising:
building a test HEMP protected enclosure according to an enclosure design; performing an acceptance testing procedure on the test HEMP protected enclosure; determining whether the test HEMP protected enclosure meets a HEMP... | Protective containers for electronic equipment, and methods of testing, use, and/or manufacture thereof, are provided. The cabinets provide a HEMP protection level to electronic equipment housed therein that meets a HEMP protection level according to MIL-STD-188-125-1.1. A method of producing a HEMP protected enclosure... | 3,700 |
16,238 | 16,238 | 14,667,083 | 3,715 | An improved printing and dispensing system for an electronic gaming device has been developed. The apparatus includes a gambling game that generates an outcome event signal and a peripheral device that receives the event signal and generates an output that indicates the outcome of the gambling game. The apparatus inclu... | 1. A gaming device, comprising:
a gambling game outcome determination circuit operative to generate an event signal comprising an outcome to a gambling game; a peripheral device operative to output an indication of the gambling game outcome to a player of the gambling game; a signal transmission device operative to det... | An improved printing and dispensing system for an electronic gaming device has been developed. The apparatus includes a gambling game that generates an outcome event signal and a peripheral device that receives the event signal and generates an output that indicates the outcome of the gambling game. The apparatus inclu... | 3,700 |
16,239 | 16,239 | 14,566,032 | 3,791 | A patient monitoring system and method are disclosed which provide a caregiver with more easily identifiable indications of the state of multiple physiological parameters in order to give the caregiver an indication of the patient's overall wellness in an efficient manner. Multiple physiological parameter sets are plot... | 1. A method for providing an indication of a patient's condition, the steps of the method comprising:
noninvasively measuring a plurality of physiological parameters using a light attenuation by pulsing blood; loading a wellness range for each of two or more of the plurality of physiological parameters; displaying an a... | A patient monitoring system and method are disclosed which provide a caregiver with more easily identifiable indications of the state of multiple physiological parameters in order to give the caregiver an indication of the patient's overall wellness in an efficient manner. Multiple physiological parameter sets are plot... | 3,700 |
16,240 | 16,240 | 14,897,725 | 3,741 | A liner panel is provided for a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The liner panel includes a multiple of heat transfer augmentors. At least one of the multiple of heat transfer augmentors includes a depression, where the depression includes an entrance to at least one passage through the liner panel. | 1. A liner panel for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, the liner panel comprising:
a multiple of heat transfer augmentors; at least one of said multiple of heat transfer augmentors including a depression; and said depression including an entrance to at least one passage through said liner panel. 2. The liner panel a... | A liner panel is provided for a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The liner panel includes a multiple of heat transfer augmentors. At least one of the multiple of heat transfer augmentors includes a depression, where the depression includes an entrance to at least one passage through the liner panel.1. A liner panel f... | 3,700 |
16,241 | 16,241 | 14,622,662 | 3,785 | A method of creating a CPAP mask assembly, that makes use of a CPAP mask, including a rigid portion adapted to connect to an air-delivery hose and to provide structure and a pliable, soft, face-contacting portion, supported by the rigid portion. Also utilized is a mask cover, having an annular piece of bio-compatible, ... | 1. A method of creating a CPAP mask assembly that facilitates comfort during CPAP treatment, comprising:
a. providing a CPAP mask, including:
i. a rigid portion adapted to connect to an air-delivery hose and to provide structure; and
ii. a pliable, soft, face-contacting portion, supported by said rigid portion;
b. pro... | A method of creating a CPAP mask assembly, that makes use of a CPAP mask, including a rigid portion adapted to connect to an air-delivery hose and to provide structure and a pliable, soft, face-contacting portion, supported by the rigid portion. Also utilized is a mask cover, having an annular piece of bio-compatible, ... | 3,700 |
16,242 | 16,242 | 14,885,710 | 3,783 | In some examples, a catheter body includes an outer jacket positioned over a structural support member. A proximal portion of the structural support member comprises a straight or tapered polymer hypotube and a distal portion of the structural support member comprises a distal support member that is more flexible than ... | 1. A catheter comprising:
a catheter body comprising:
a generally tubular outer jacket; and
a structural support member positioned under said outer jacket, the structural support member having a proximal portion comprising a polymer hypotube and a distal portion comprising a distal support member that is more flexible ... | In some examples, a catheter body includes an outer jacket positioned over a structural support member. A proximal portion of the structural support member comprises a straight or tapered polymer hypotube and a distal portion of the structural support member comprises a distal support member that is more flexible than ... | 3,700 |
16,243 | 16,243 | 13,418,847 | 3,715 | Provided are techniques for modifying the action of a computer game based upon information corresponding to a user. Information may include, but is not limited to, the health and social status of a user and current events. Information related to a particular game player is collected and mapped to moves, scenes and scor... | 1. A method, comprising;
collecting a set information relating to a player of a computing game; mapping the set of information to correlate a datum of the set of information to a particular game element of the computing game, wherein the datum is indicative of a decreased ability of the player to play the computing gam... | Provided are techniques for modifying the action of a computer game based upon information corresponding to a user. Information may include, but is not limited to, the health and social status of a user and current events. Information related to a particular game player is collected and mapped to moves, scenes and scor... | 3,700 |
16,244 | 16,244 | 13,623,701 | 3,732 | Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (a) an outsole component; (b) a midsole component engaged with the outsole component, wherein the midsole component includes at least one opening or receptacle; (c) at least one fluid-filled bladder system or foam system provided in the ope... | 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear, comprising:
a forefoot outsole component including an exterior major surface and an interior major surface; a forefoot midsole component engaged with the interior major surface of the forefoot outsole component, wherein the forefoot midsole component includes a forefoot r... | Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (a) an outsole component; (b) a midsole component engaged with the outsole component, wherein the midsole component includes at least one opening or receptacle; (c) at least one fluid-filled bladder system or foam system provided in the ope... | 3,700 |
16,245 | 16,245 | 14,823,609 | 3,793 | The present invention is a method, system, and apparatus used to transmit information to an individual and or receiver who is not located at the actual ultrasound procedure that may monitor, communicate, and assist in the procedure in real time as well as provide protocols for specific procedures; wherein the ultrasoun... | 1. An ultrasound real time remote monitoring, operating and training system comprising:
an ultrasound machine in a first geographic location adapted to record and transmit an ultrasonic image and further including a camera adapted to record and transmit a visual image of an acquisition of said ultrasound image; a first... | The present invention is a method, system, and apparatus used to transmit information to an individual and or receiver who is not located at the actual ultrasound procedure that may monitor, communicate, and assist in the procedure in real time as well as provide protocols for specific procedures; wherein the ultrasoun... | 3,700 |
16,246 | 16,246 | 13,623,660 | 3,732 | Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (a) an outsole component; (b) a midsole component engaged with the outsole component, wherein the midsole component includes at least one opening or receptacle; (c) at least one fluid-filled bladder system or foam system provided in the ope... | 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear, comprising:
an outsole component including an exterior major surface and an interior major surface, wherein the exterior major surface includes a forefoot projection area and a rearfoot projection area, wherein the forefoot projection area is at least partially surrounded... | Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (a) an outsole component; (b) a midsole component engaged with the outsole component, wherein the midsole component includes at least one opening or receptacle; (c) at least one fluid-filled bladder system or foam system provided in the ope... | 3,700 |
16,247 | 16,247 | 14,051,191 | 3,794 | Systems for nerve and tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include an intravascular nerve modulation system including an elongated shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region. The system may further include one or more ablation electrodes affixed to the distal end region of the elongate... | 1. A method for performing intravascular renal nerve modulation, the method comprising:
providing a nerve modulation system comprising:
an elongate shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region;
one or more ablation electrodes positioned adjacent the distal end region of the elongate shaft;
two or more gro... | Systems for nerve and tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include an intravascular nerve modulation system including an elongated shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region. The system may further include one or more ablation electrodes affixed to the distal end region of the elongate... | 3,700 |
16,248 | 16,248 | 13,499,764 | 3,723 | An apparatus for and a method of prepping a surface of a cylinder bore using a pulsed waterjet entails generating a signal having a frequency f using a signal generator, applying the signal to generate a pulsed waterjet through an exit orifice of a nozzle having an exit orifice diameter d and a length L. The pulsed wat... | 1. A method of prepping a surface of a cylinder bore using a pulsed waterjet, the method comprising steps of:
generating a signal having a frequency f using a signal generator; applying the signal to generate a pulsed waterjet through an exit orifice of a nozzle having an exit orifice of diameter d and having a cylindr... | An apparatus for and a method of prepping a surface of a cylinder bore using a pulsed waterjet entails generating a signal having a frequency f using a signal generator, applying the signal to generate a pulsed waterjet through an exit orifice of a nozzle having an exit orifice diameter d and a length L. The pulsed wat... | 3,700 |
16,249 | 16,249 | 13,871,672 | 3,793 | A system for identifying an area of interest on a surgical image, including a source of surgical image data, which may be a camera, an image processing unit, which may be a camera control unit, and a destination, which may be a display. The image processing unit is configured to receive the surgical image data and comb... | 1. A system for identifying an area of interest on a surgical image, comprising:
a source of surgical image data; an image processing unit in communication with said source; software executing on said image processing unit for combining said surgical image data with an overlay pattern selected from a group consisting o... | A system for identifying an area of interest on a surgical image, including a source of surgical image data, which may be a camera, an image processing unit, which may be a camera control unit, and a destination, which may be a display. The image processing unit is configured to receive the surgical image data and comb... | 3,700 |
16,250 | 16,250 | 15,099,315 | 3,772 | The beauty or skin-care treatment 100 may be a single use system for providing a manicure or pedicure treatment or other beauty or skin-care service. Each primary packaging 130 that may be provided with the beauty or skin-care treatment 100 may contain a beauty or skin-care product that may be used in providing t... | 1. A system for beauty and skin-care treatments, comprising:
a plurality of skin-care products, wherein said skin-care products include at least one of a scrub and a lotion; said plurality of skin-care products are provided in single-serve packages and share a common fragrance; said common fragrance providing aroma the... | The beauty or skin-care treatment 100 may be a single use system for providing a manicure or pedicure treatment or other beauty or skin-care service. Each primary packaging 130 that may be provided with the beauty or skin-care treatment 100 may contain a beauty or skin-care product that may be used in providing t... | 3,700 |
16,251 | 16,251 | 13,826,033 | 3,735 | A pallet base structure including a center deck defining a support surface extending between opposed sides and having at least two lugs extending from each of the opposed sides. A pair of base side members are positioned along respective sides of the center deck. Each base side member has first and second spaced apart ... | 1. A pallet base structure comprising:
a center deck defining a support surface extending laterally between opposed sides, at least two lugs extending from each of the opposed sides; and a pair of base side members, each base side member having first and second spaced apart base legs and a support member extending betw... | A pallet base structure including a center deck defining a support surface extending between opposed sides and having at least two lugs extending from each of the opposed sides. A pair of base side members are positioned along respective sides of the center deck. Each base side member has first and second spaced apart ... | 3,700 |
16,252 | 16,252 | 11,688,951 | 3,793 | A system for tracking a bone-altering tool in computer-assisted surgery, comprising a first trackable reference secured to a first bone, with a first frame of reference being associated with the first trackable reference. A bone-altering tool is securable to the first bone in a secured configuration. Sensors track the ... | 1. A system for tracking a bone-altering tool in computer-assisted surgery, comprising:
a first trackable reference secured to a first bone, with a first frame of reference being associated with the first trackable reference; a bone-altering tool securable to the first bone in a secured configuration; sensors to track ... | A system for tracking a bone-altering tool in computer-assisted surgery, comprising a first trackable reference secured to a first bone, with a first frame of reference being associated with the first trackable reference. A bone-altering tool is securable to the first bone in a secured configuration. Sensors track the ... | 3,700 |
16,253 | 16,253 | 15,266,266 | 3,745 | An exemplary mold assembly includes a mold providing a cavity, and a heating element configured to heat a first portion of the mold at a first rate to melt a first amount of metal powder within the cavity, and further configured to heat a second portion of the mold at a different second rate to melt a second amount of ... | 1. A mold assembly, comprising:
a mold providing a cavity; and a heating element configured to heat a first portion of the mold at a first rate to melt a first amount of metal powder within the cavity, and further configured to heat a second portion of the mold at a different second rate to melt a second amount of powd... | An exemplary mold assembly includes a mold providing a cavity, and a heating element configured to heat a first portion of the mold at a first rate to melt a first amount of metal powder within the cavity, and further configured to heat a second portion of the mold at a different second rate to melt a second amount of ... | 3,700 |
16,254 | 16,254 | 14,740,368 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine includes an engine core defining a primary flowpath, and a nacelle radially surrounding the engine core. The nacelle includes at least one bifurcation, and a cooled cooling air system including a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is disposed at least partially in the bifurcation | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
an engine core defining a primary flowpath; a nacelle radially surrounding the engine core; the nacelle including at least one bifurcation; and a cooled cooling air system including a heat exchanger, the heat exchanger being disposed at least partially in the bifurcation. 2. The gas ... | A gas turbine engine includes an engine core defining a primary flowpath, and a nacelle radially surrounding the engine core. The nacelle includes at least one bifurcation, and a cooled cooling air system including a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is disposed at least partially in the bifurcation1. A gas turbine en... | 3,700 |
16,255 | 16,255 | 13,952,240 | 3,781 | A container-closure system includes a container configured to hold a therapeutic liquid and having a dispensing tip configured to dispense a dose of the therapeutic liquid. A vented cap is configured to fit over at least a portion of the container including the dispensing tip and having one or more vents that allow air... | 1. An apparatus for dispensing a therapeutic liquid, comprising:
a container configured to hold the therapeutic liquid and having a dispensing tip configured to dispense a dose of the therapeutic liquid; a vented cap configured to fit over at least a portion of the container including the dispensing tip and having one ... | A container-closure system includes a container configured to hold a therapeutic liquid and having a dispensing tip configured to dispense a dose of the therapeutic liquid. A vented cap is configured to fit over at least a portion of the container including the dispensing tip and having one or more vents that allow air... | 3,700 |
16,256 | 16,256 | 13,650,507 | 3,771 | An endoscopic suturing system and method are disclosed as are devices for use with the system and method such as a suture dispenser, a cinch device, and a tissue grasper. In one embodiment the suturing system includes a cap assembly arranged at the distal end portion of an endoscope or guide member, with the cap assemb... | 1.-71. (canceled) 72. A method of suturing tissue of a mammal using an endoscopic suturing system, comprising the follow steps:
(a) inserting a guide tube and/or endoscope into a body with a suturing device coupled to the endoscope and or guide tube; (b) opening a needle arm of the suturing device having a removable ne... | An endoscopic suturing system and method are disclosed as are devices for use with the system and method such as a suture dispenser, a cinch device, and a tissue grasper. In one embodiment the suturing system includes a cap assembly arranged at the distal end portion of an endoscope or guide member, with the cap assemb... | 3,700 |
16,257 | 16,257 | 11,710,773 | 3,793 | Method and systems for medical ultrasound imaging using a handheld ultrasound imaging system is provided. The ultrasound system includes a probe configured to acquire scan data from an object and a handheld device configured to process the received scan data and perform image compounding. | 1. An ultrasound system, comprising:
a probe configured to acquire scan data; and a processing unit configured to process the received scan data and perform image compounding, the processing unit being one of a handheld device and a hand-carried device. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the probe is one of an... | Method and systems for medical ultrasound imaging using a handheld ultrasound imaging system is provided. The ultrasound system includes a probe configured to acquire scan data from an object and a handheld device configured to process the received scan data and perform image compounding.1. An ultrasound system, compri... | 3,700 |
16,258 | 16,258 | 14,887,847 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine includes a compressor, a combustor fluidly connected to the compressor via a flow path, and a turbine fluidly connected to the combustor via the flow path. At least one multi-piece structure is disposed within the flow path such that the multi-piece structure at least partially radially spans the f... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a compressor; a combustor fluidly connected to the compressor via a flow path; a turbine fluidly connected to the combustor via the flow path; at least one multi-piece structure disposed within said flow path such that the multi-piece structure at least partially radially spans the f... | A gas turbine engine includes a compressor, a combustor fluidly connected to the compressor via a flow path, and a turbine fluidly connected to the combustor via the flow path. At least one multi-piece structure is disposed within the flow path such that the multi-piece structure at least partially radially spans the f... | 3,700 |
16,259 | 16,259 | 14,660,884 | 3,711 | A driver type golf club head formed of a metal shell and having an overall volume of at least 400 cc having a geometry and weight distribution and a unique multi-level striking face that locates the center of gravity of the club head below a horizontal midline of the striking face and further locates the center of grav... | 1) A driver type golf club head formed of a metal shell body having a hollow interior and having an overall volume of at least 400 cc; said metal shell body including a top crown, bottom sole, rear wall, side walls between said top crown and said bottom sole and a ball striking face; said golf club head characterized b... | A driver type golf club head formed of a metal shell and having an overall volume of at least 400 cc having a geometry and weight distribution and a unique multi-level striking face that locates the center of gravity of the club head below a horizontal midline of the striking face and further locates the center of grav... | 3,700 |
16,260 | 16,260 | 14,426,766 | 3,783 | A device guide ( 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 ) includes a distal portion configured for insertion through a guide catheter ( 20 ) into a blood vessel ( 24 ) and having a semi-tubular shape chosen so as to guide an intravascular device ( 32 ) inserted through the guide catheter into the blood vessel. | 1. A device guide, comprising a distal portion configured for insertion through a guide catheter into a blood vessel and having a semi-tubular shape chosen so as to guide an intravascular device inserted through the guide catheter into the blood vessel. 2. The device guide according to claim 1, and comprising an insert... | A device guide ( 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 ) includes a distal portion configured for insertion through a guide catheter ( 20 ) into a blood vessel ( 24 ) and having a semi-tubular shape chosen so as to guide an intravascular device ( 32 ) inserted through the guide catheter into the blood vessel.1... | 3,700 |
16,261 | 16,261 | 13,622,526 | 3,741 | A nacelle assembly includes a thrust reverser moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, a variable area fan nozzle, a motor to move the variable area fan nozzle, a drive shaft including a first portion coupled to the motor and a second portion coupled to the variable area fan nozzle, and a clutch mech... | 1. A nacelle assembly comprising:
a thrust reverser moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position; a variable area fan nozzle; a motor to move the variable area fan nozzle; a drive shaft including a first portion coupled to the motor and a second portion coupled to the variable area fan nozzle; and a clutc... | A nacelle assembly includes a thrust reverser moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, a variable area fan nozzle, a motor to move the variable area fan nozzle, a drive shaft including a first portion coupled to the motor and a second portion coupled to the variable area fan nozzle, and a clutch mech... | 3,700 |
16,262 | 16,262 | 15,089,822 | 3,752 | A fire suppression system includes at least one high pressure gas source containing an inert gas, at least one low pressure gas source containing an organic halide gas, a distribution network connected with the high pressure gas source and the low pressure gas source to distribute the inert gas and the organic halide g... | 1. A fire suppression system comprising:
at least one high pressure gas source containing an inert gas; at least one low pressure gas source containing an organic halide gas; a distribution network connected with the at least one high pressure gas source and the at least one low pressure gas source to distribute the in... | A fire suppression system includes at least one high pressure gas source containing an inert gas, at least one low pressure gas source containing an organic halide gas, a distribution network connected with the high pressure gas source and the low pressure gas source to distribute the inert gas and the organic halide g... | 3,700 |
16,263 | 16,263 | 14,451,243 | 3,781 | The end of the elongated tubular element of the appliance that is designed to be inserted into a body cavity is formed entirely of soft, compliant material. That end carries an inflatable balloon made of non-expandable material, formed in the fully inflated shape, to prevent overexpansion. The balloon is inflated to a ... | 1. A waste management appliance comprising an elongated tubular element having a distal end portion with a rim, and a proximal end; an inflatable balloon fixed to and surrounding said distal end portion of said tubular element, said balloon having a substantially planar distal end surface situated in a plane intersecti... | The end of the elongated tubular element of the appliance that is designed to be inserted into a body cavity is formed entirely of soft, compliant material. That end carries an inflatable balloon made of non-expandable material, formed in the fully inflated shape, to prevent overexpansion. The balloon is inflated to a ... | 3,700 |
16,264 | 16,264 | 13,965,422 | 3,725 | The present invention relates to a set of interchangeable crimp units for a crimping machine. According to the invention each crimp unit comprises an integrated sensor for measuring a crimping force or a crimping displacement during the crimping process. | 1. A set of interchangeable crimp units for a crimping machine, said crimp units each comprising two die holders and two coupling regions for releasably coupling said die holders with the crimping machine, wherein said crimp units each comprise a sensor for at least one of sensing a crimping force or a crimping distanc... | The present invention relates to a set of interchangeable crimp units for a crimping machine. According to the invention each crimp unit comprises an integrated sensor for measuring a crimping force or a crimping displacement during the crimping process.1. A set of interchangeable crimp units for a crimping machine, sa... | 3,700 |
16,265 | 16,265 | 14,907,796 | 3,762 | A burner arrangement ( 1 ), for a mobile heater operated with liquid fuel, is provided; having a combustion chamber ( 2 ) for converting fuel with combustion air in a flaming combustion, which combustion chamber ( 2 ) extends along a longitudinal axis (Z) in a main flow direction (H); a pre-mixing chamber ( 3 ), which ... | 1. A burner arrangement for a mobile heater operated with liquid fuel, said arrangement comprising:
a combustion chamber for converting fuel with combustion air in a flaming combustion, said combustion chamber extending along a longitudinal axis in a main flow direction; a pre-mixing chamber arranged upstream of the co... | A burner arrangement ( 1 ), for a mobile heater operated with liquid fuel, is provided; having a combustion chamber ( 2 ) for converting fuel with combustion air in a flaming combustion, which combustion chamber ( 2 ) extends along a longitudinal axis (Z) in a main flow direction (H); a pre-mixing chamber ( 3 ), which ... | 3,700 |
16,266 | 16,266 | 14,695,073 | 3,741 | A turbine pump assembly includes a turbine, a centrifugal pump and a passive electrical speed control system. The passive electrical speed control system has a generator and a valve control solenoid, which receives current from the generator. A rocket thrust vector control system is also disclosed. | 1. A turbine pump assembly, comprising:
a turbine; a centrifugal pump; and a passive electrical speed control system, having a generator and a valve control solenoid receiving current from the generator. 2. The turbine pump assembly of claim 1, wherein the centrifugal pump and the turbine rotate about a common shaft. 3... | A turbine pump assembly includes a turbine, a centrifugal pump and a passive electrical speed control system. The passive electrical speed control system has a generator and a valve control solenoid, which receives current from the generator. A rocket thrust vector control system is also disclosed.1. A turbine pump ass... | 3,700 |
16,267 | 16,267 | 14,904,621 | 3,741 | A radial position control assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a case structure. A support structure is operatively supported by the case structure respectively with first and second splines in engagement with one another. The support structure includes an annular recess, and a support ring is received in the rec... | 1. A radial position control assembly for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a case structure; a support structure operatively supported by the case structure respectively with first and second splines engaging one another, the support structure including an annular recess; a support ring received in the recess, the supp... | A radial position control assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a case structure. A support structure is operatively supported by the case structure respectively with first and second splines in engagement with one another. The support structure includes an annular recess, and a support ring is received in the rec... | 3,700 |
16,268 | 16,268 | 14,512,992 | 3,746 | A variable capacity screw compressor comprises a suction port, at least two screw rotors and a discharge port being configured in relation to a selected rotational speed that operates at least one screw rotor at an optimum peripheral velocity that is independent of a peripheral velocity of the at least one screw rotor ... | 1. A variable capacity screw compressor comprising:
a rotor housing comprising a suction port, a working chamber, a discharge port, and at least two screw rotors that include a female screw rotor and a male screw rotor being positioned within the working chamber for cooperatively compressing a fluid; wherein the suctio... | A variable capacity screw compressor comprises a suction port, at least two screw rotors and a discharge port being configured in relation to a selected rotational speed that operates at least one screw rotor at an optimum peripheral velocity that is independent of a peripheral velocity of the at least one screw rotor ... | 3,700 |
16,269 | 16,269 | 14,482,419 | 3,711 | A tile dispenser includes a tile chamber in which tiles are shuffleable and a gate element. The gate element is moveable between a closed position in which the gate element is loadable with one or more tiles coming from the tile chamber and an open position for dispensing any tiles that have been loaded into the gate e... | 1. A tile dispenser, comprising:
a tile chamber in which tiles are shuffleable; and a gate element that is moveable between a closed position in which the gate element is loadable with one or more tiles coming from the tile chamber and an open position for dispensing any tiles that have been loaded into the gate elemen... | A tile dispenser includes a tile chamber in which tiles are shuffleable and a gate element. The gate element is moveable between a closed position in which the gate element is loadable with one or more tiles coming from the tile chamber and an open position for dispensing any tiles that have been loaded into the gate e... | 3,700 |
16,270 | 16,270 | 15,585,051 | 3,792 | An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magn... | 1. A medical method, comprising:
positioning a medical device at least partially in a sterile field, the medical device including a first connector operably connected to a sensing component, the sensing component including a first contact; placing a data-receiving component at least partially in a non-sterile field, a ... | An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magn... | 3,700 |
16,271 | 16,271 | 14,359,657 | 3,761 | In a method for the generative production of a component ( 3 ), in particular of a turbo-engine component, wherein material ( 4 ) is bonded layer-by-layer selectively to a layer disposed therebeneath or to a substrate ( 6 ), according to the invention a laser ( 1 A; 1 B; 2 ) additionally acts on the material ( 4 ) be... | 1.-10. (canceled) 11. A method for the generative production of a component, wherein the method comprises selectively bonding material together layer-by-layer, and/or bonding material to a layer thereunder and/or to a substrate, and wherein a laser additionally acts on the material before, during and/or after bonding. ... | In a method for the generative production of a component ( 3 ), in particular of a turbo-engine component, wherein material ( 4 ) is bonded layer-by-layer selectively to a layer disposed therebeneath or to a substrate ( 6 ), according to the invention a laser ( 1 A; 1 B; 2 ) additionally acts on the material ( 4 ) be... | 3,700 |
16,272 | 16,272 | 14,564,310 | 3,772 | An adjustable ornamental hair restraining apparatus and method adjustably restrains portions of the hair while displaying an interchangeable ornamental member. The apparatus and method utilizes a toggle fastener, having a toggle closure and a bar to releasably couple the ends of the elastic strap around at least a port... | 1. An apparatus for restraining at least a portion of hair and displaying an ornamental member, the apparatus comprising:
an elastic strap comprising a first end and a second end, the strap configured to wrap around at least a portion of hair for restraining the hair; a toggle closure disposed to join with the first en... | An adjustable ornamental hair restraining apparatus and method adjustably restrains portions of the hair while displaying an interchangeable ornamental member. The apparatus and method utilizes a toggle fastener, having a toggle closure and a bar to releasably couple the ends of the elastic strap around at least a port... | 3,700 |
16,273 | 16,273 | 14,912,175 | 3,741 | A combustor for use in a gas turbine engine has a combustor outer shell. A panel has an inner face which will face hot products of combustion, and a boss surrounding a feature, with the boss extending to an outer end. A spacing surface is spaced from the boss, and is at an outer position that is inward of the outer end... | 1. A combustor for use in a gas turbine engine comprising:
a combustor outer shell; a panel having an inner face which will face hot products of combustion, and a boss for surrounding a feature, with said boss extending to an outer end; a spacing surface spaced from said boss, with said spacing surface at an outer posi... | A combustor for use in a gas turbine engine has a combustor outer shell. A panel has an inner face which will face hot products of combustion, and a boss surrounding a feature, with the boss extending to an outer end. A spacing surface is spaced from the boss, and is at an outer position that is inward of the outer end... | 3,700 |
16,274 | 16,274 | 14,872,770 | 3,771 | In a system for retrieving an implanted device, a flared inner surface of a catheter tubular sidewall may define a distal-most opening of a device receptacle; the opening has a first diameter equal to that of the receptacle, and a second diameter, coincident with a distal-most edge of the tubular sidewall, and at least... | 1. An interventional medical system comprising an implantable medical device, a catheter, and a retrieval tool; the medical device comprising an electronic controller, a hermetically sealed housing containing the controller, an electrode electrically coupled to the controller and mounted in proximity to a distal end of... | In a system for retrieving an implanted device, a flared inner surface of a catheter tubular sidewall may define a distal-most opening of a device receptacle; the opening has a first diameter equal to that of the receptacle, and a second diameter, coincident with a distal-most edge of the tubular sidewall, and at least... | 3,700 |
16,275 | 16,275 | 14,928,489 | 3,734 | A package is described that includes a laminate structure with a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is adjacent a compartment of the package and includes a predefined cut through which access is provided to the contents of the package. The second layer includes an integrated pull strip that is at least par... | 1. A package defining a compartment for storing contents, the package comprising a laminate structure including:
a first layer defining a first surface, adjacent the compartment, and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first layer includes a predefined cut through the first and second surfaces; a s... | A package is described that includes a laminate structure with a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is adjacent a compartment of the package and includes a predefined cut through which access is provided to the contents of the package. The second layer includes an integrated pull strip that is at least par... | 3,700 |
16,276 | 16,276 | 12,674,636 | 3,795 | Disclosed is a modular endoscope system in which a plurality of connecting pieces, tools, and cannulas which are selected according to the use thereof are assigned to a single optics. The connecting pieces and the cannulas are preferably designed for single use, so that merely the optics has to be decontaminated. | 1. A modular endoscope comprising at least one cannula with optics guided through the interior thereof for image transmission, wherein the optics is detachably connected with the cannula by means of a coupling, characterized by a plurality of disposable, sterilized cannulas or working shafts which are designed with dif... | Disclosed is a modular endoscope system in which a plurality of connecting pieces, tools, and cannulas which are selected according to the use thereof are assigned to a single optics. The connecting pieces and the cannulas are preferably designed for single use, so that merely the optics has to be decontaminated.1. A m... | 3,700 |
16,277 | 16,277 | 15,029,207 | 3,799 | A loading assembly has a gas conduit that extends between a floating structure and another structure, to convey a pressurized gas stream between the two structures. An emergency disconnection coupler is configured in the gas conduit. A switching system is provided for controlling switching of an engagement mechanism in... | 1. A loading assembly for conveying a pressurized gas stream between a floating structure and another structure that is located adjacent to the floating structure, the loading assembly comprising:
a gas conduit that extends between the floating structure and the other structure, to convey a pressurized gas stream betwe... | A loading assembly has a gas conduit that extends between a floating structure and another structure, to convey a pressurized gas stream between the two structures. An emergency disconnection coupler is configured in the gas conduit. A switching system is provided for controlling switching of an engagement mechanism in... | 3,700 |
16,278 | 16,278 | 15,008,057 | 3,771 | A device suitable for use in a body lumen and comprises an elongated control member having a distal and a proximal end, and a radially expansible member disposed at or near the distal end and adapted for collection and/or shearing of matter (i.e. thrombus) from a wall of the body lumen (i.e. a vein or an artery). The r... | 1-44. (canceled) 45. A thrombectomy device, comprising:
a handle at a proximal end portion of the device; a cage at a distal end portion of the device; an elongated control assembly including a first and second arm extending from the handle to the cage,
the first arm extending at least to a proximal end portion of the ... | A device suitable for use in a body lumen and comprises an elongated control member having a distal and a proximal end, and a radially expansible member disposed at or near the distal end and adapted for collection and/or shearing of matter (i.e. thrombus) from a wall of the body lumen (i.e. a vein or an artery). The r... | 3,700 |
16,279 | 16,279 | 14,863,737 | 3,799 | An exhaust gas turbocharger includes a housing having an exhaust gas inlet and an exhaust gas outlet. The exhaust gas turbocharger also has a turbine wheel rotatably mounted in the housing. The exhaust gas turbocharger includes a shut-off device that can adopt both an open and a closed state, a fluid connection existin... | 1. A method for testing leak-tightness of an internal combustion engine before initial commencement of operation, the internal combustion engine being equipped with an exhaust-gas turbocharger, the method comprising the acts of:
sealing off an exhaust tract of the internal combustion engine at a location upstream of th... | An exhaust gas turbocharger includes a housing having an exhaust gas inlet and an exhaust gas outlet. The exhaust gas turbocharger also has a turbine wheel rotatably mounted in the housing. The exhaust gas turbocharger includes a shut-off device that can adopt both an open and a closed state, a fluid connection existin... | 3,700 |
16,280 | 16,280 | 15,189,061 | 3,741 | A rich-quench-lean combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a liner extending between a forward end and an aft end. The liner includes a plurality of quench air jets positioned between the forward end and the aft end. The combustor assembly additionally includes a dome attached to or formed integrally with ... | 1. A rich-quench-lean combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine defining an axial direction, the combustor assembly comprising:
a liner extending between a forward end and an aft end, the liner comprising a plurality of quench air jets positioned between the forward end and the aft end; a dome attached to or formed i... | A rich-quench-lean combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a liner extending between a forward end and an aft end. The liner includes a plurality of quench air jets positioned between the forward end and the aft end. The combustor assembly additionally includes a dome attached to or formed integrally with ... | 3,700 |
16,281 | 16,281 | 14,433,468 | 3,793 | A mild hyperthermia treatment apparatus ( 10 ) includes an imager ( 12 ), which generates a planning image ( 34 ) and temperature maps ( 36 ) of a target region. An array of ultrasonic transducer drivers ( 52 ) individually drives ultrasonic transducers of a phased array of ultrasonic transducers ( 50 ). One or more pr... | 1. A mild hyperthermia treatment apparatus comprising:
an imager which generates a planning image; a phased array of ultrasonic transducers; an array of ultrasonic transducer drivers for individually driving the ultrasonic transducers of the phased array to generate multi-foci sonications in the target region; one or m... | A mild hyperthermia treatment apparatus ( 10 ) includes an imager ( 12 ), which generates a planning image ( 34 ) and temperature maps ( 36 ) of a target region. An array of ultrasonic transducer drivers ( 52 ) individually drives ultrasonic transducers of a phased array of ultrasonic transducers ( 50 ). One or more pr... | 3,700 |
16,282 | 16,282 | 14,707,409 | 3,745 | A component for a gas turbine engine includes a highly conductive film cooled component with a leading edge area and a trailing edge area, the leading edge area including a multiple of film holes spaced to reduce a thermal gradient between the leading edge area and the trailing edge area to below about 200 F (93 C). | 1. A component for a gas turbine engine, comprising:
a highly conductive film cooled component with a leading edge area and a trailing edge area, including a multiple of film holes in a film hole region, each of said multiple of film holes spaced one to another to reduce a thermal gradient aft of said film hole region ... | A component for a gas turbine engine includes a highly conductive film cooled component with a leading edge area and a trailing edge area, the leading edge area including a multiple of film holes spaced to reduce a thermal gradient between the leading edge area and the trailing edge area to below about 200 F (93 C).1. ... | 3,700 |
16,283 | 16,283 | 15,026,709 | 3,745 | A vane seal system includes a first non-rotatable vane segment that has a first airfoil with a first pocket at one end thereof. A second non-rotatable vane segment includes a second airfoil with a second pocket at one end thereof spaced by a gap from the first pocket. A seal member spans across the gap and extends in t... | 1. A vane seal system comprising:
a first non-rotatable vane segment including a first airfoil having at one end thereof a first pocket; a second non-rotatable vane segment including a second airfoil having at one end thereof a second pocket spaced by a gap from the first pocket; and a seal member spanning across the g... | A vane seal system includes a first non-rotatable vane segment that has a first airfoil with a first pocket at one end thereof. A second non-rotatable vane segment includes a second airfoil with a second pocket at one end thereof spaced by a gap from the first pocket. A seal member spans across the gap and extends in t... | 3,700 |
16,284 | 16,284 | 13,424,107 | 3,731 | The present invention is directed at methods of preventing damages of a sterilization wrap for surgical instruments by utilizing tray belts. The tray belts are composed of an elongate member of substantially same width and a fastening means for connecting the two ends of the member. The methods comprise the steps of pl... | 1. A method of preventing damages of the inner surface of a sterilization pack for surgical instruments comprising:
providing a tray; optionally providing a tray liner inside said tray for receiving said surgical instruments; placing said surgical instruments inside said tray; providing at least one tray belt, said at ... | The present invention is directed at methods of preventing damages of a sterilization wrap for surgical instruments by utilizing tray belts. The tray belts are composed of an elongate member of substantially same width and a fastening means for connecting the two ends of the member. The methods comprise the steps of pl... | 3,700 |
16,285 | 16,285 | 14,794,516 | 3,745 | An assembly is provided for rotational equipment such as a gas turbine engine for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a stator, a rotor and a seal assembly. The rotor extends axially along a centerline. The rotor includes a linkage, a first rotor disk, and a second rotor disk. The linkage extends axia... | 1. An assembly for rotational equipment, the assembly comprising:
a stator; a rotor extending axially along a centerline, the rotor including a linkage, a first rotor disk, and a second rotor disk, wherein the linkage extends axially from the first rotor disk to the second rotor disk, and wherein the linkage is removab... | An assembly is provided for rotational equipment such as a gas turbine engine for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a stator, a rotor and a seal assembly. The rotor extends axially along a centerline. The rotor includes a linkage, a first rotor disk, and a second rotor disk. The linkage extends axia... | 3,700 |
16,286 | 16,286 | 15,000,258 | 3,791 | A method of evaluating the likelihood that an occupant will exit an occupant support comprises determining if the location of the occupant on the occupant support is displaced relative to a reference location, and if the location of the occupant is so displaced, designating that the occupant is at a risk of exiting the... | 1. A method of evaluating the likelihood that an occupant will exit an occupant support which includes perimeter panels, at least one of which can have an elevation status of UP and DOWN, the method comprising:
determining if the location of the occupant on the occupant support is displaced, relative to a reference loc... | A method of evaluating the likelihood that an occupant will exit an occupant support comprises determining if the location of the occupant on the occupant support is displaced relative to a reference location, and if the location of the occupant is so displaced, designating that the occupant is at a risk of exiting the... | 3,700 |
16,287 | 16,287 | 14,787,303 | 3,786 | An arm retainer for supporting a patient's arm at a desired position on an articulatable support assembly secured to an operating table. The arm retainer includes a rigid arm tray ( 11 ) having a connection stud ( 12 ) protruding from the bottom side of the tray ( 11 ) for connecting the tray to the articulatable suppo... | 1. An arm retainer for supporting a patient's arm at a desired position on an articulatable support assembly for securement to an operating table, the arm retainer including:
a rigid arm tray having a connection stud protruding from a bottom side of said tray for connecting said tray to an articulatable support assembl... | An arm retainer for supporting a patient's arm at a desired position on an articulatable support assembly secured to an operating table. The arm retainer includes a rigid arm tray ( 11 ) having a connection stud ( 12 ) protruding from the bottom side of the tray ( 11 ) for connecting the tray to the articulatable suppo... | 3,700 |
16,288 | 16,288 | 15,211,257 | 3,754 | An exemplary foam cartridge for a foam pump includes a housing having an inner diameter, a first foaming stage disposed within the housing, and a second foaming stage disposed within the housing. The first foaming stage is spaced apart from the second foaming stage. The first foaming stage has at least two different ty... | 1. A foam cartridge for a foam pump comprising:
a housing having an inner diameter; a first foaming stage disposed within the housing; the first foaming stage having at least two different types of mix media; and a second foaming stage disposed within the housing; the second foaming stage having at least two different ... | An exemplary foam cartridge for a foam pump includes a housing having an inner diameter, a first foaming stage disposed within the housing, and a second foaming stage disposed within the housing. The first foaming stage is spaced apart from the second foaming stage. The first foaming stage has at least two different ty... | 3,700 |
16,289 | 16,289 | 14,930,006 | 3,724 | A miter saw includes a base, a table pivotally coupled to the base about a miter axis, and a saw unit coupled to the table for movement about the miter axis. A workpiece support is pivotable relative to the base between a first position, in which the table is permitted to pivot about the miter axis within a first range... | 1. A miter saw comprising:
a base; a table pivotally coupled to the base about a miter axis; a saw unit coupled to the table for movement about the miter axis; a workpiece support pivotable relative to the base between a first position, in which the table is permitted to pivot about the miter axis within a first range ... | A miter saw includes a base, a table pivotally coupled to the base about a miter axis, and a saw unit coupled to the table for movement about the miter axis. A workpiece support is pivotable relative to the base between a first position, in which the table is permitted to pivot about the miter axis within a first range... | 3,700 |
16,290 | 16,290 | 15,206,252 | 3,771 | Described herein are various devices, assemblies and kits for creating vascular occlusions and various methods for creating vascular occlusions using such devices, assemblies and kits. | 1. A vascular occlusion device having a proximal end and a distal end, said occlusion device comprising: (a) a support frame comprising a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal center, the support frame being self-expandable from a constrained shape to an unconstrained shape and comprising (i) a hub, (ii) a plurality of ... | Described herein are various devices, assemblies and kits for creating vascular occlusions and various methods for creating vascular occlusions using such devices, assemblies and kits.1. A vascular occlusion device having a proximal end and a distal end, said occlusion device comprising: (a) a support frame comprising ... | 3,700 |
16,291 | 16,291 | 13,088,838 | 3,723 | A dusting device is provided that has at least one cleaning member with a microfiber bundle secured to a spine by a seam. The spine provides a resilient flexibility to the cleaning member such that the spine flexes as pressure is applied, but at least partially returns to an original shape upon removal of the pressure. | 1. A dusting device comprising at least one cleaning member having a microfiber bundle secured to a spine by a seam, said spine providing a resilient flexibility to said at least one cleaning member such that said spine flexes as pressure is applied, but at least partially returns to an original shape upon removal of s... | A dusting device is provided that has at least one cleaning member with a microfiber bundle secured to a spine by a seam. The spine provides a resilient flexibility to the cleaning member such that the spine flexes as pressure is applied, but at least partially returns to an original shape upon removal of the pressure.... | 3,700 |
16,292 | 16,292 | 14,297,110 | 3,783 | Antibiotics are administered in a surgical site subcutaneously via a small or stab incision in the surgical field. Transcutaneous ultrasonic vibrations are applied across the surgical field, which is then opened in the usual manner, to thereby provide a surgical field which contains a vastly higher and more effective l... | 1. A process for protecting a surgical site from infection, the process comprising the steps of:
a) defining within a surgical or treatment field an incision line, b) making a first small incision at or about the incision line, c) injecting a quantity of antibiotic or other therapeutic agent subcutaneously about the in... | Antibiotics are administered in a surgical site subcutaneously via a small or stab incision in the surgical field. Transcutaneous ultrasonic vibrations are applied across the surgical field, which is then opened in the usual manner, to thereby provide a surgical field which contains a vastly higher and more effective l... | 3,700 |
16,293 | 16,293 | 13,916,213 | 3,795 | A shank for a flexible endoscope or a flexible endoscopic instrument includes a first shank portion and, arranged in the distal direction from the first shank portion, a second shank portion, wherein the second shank portion can be angled relative to a distal end area of the first shank portion by a longitudinal adjust... | 1. A shank for a flexible endoscope or for a flexible endoscopic instrument, the shank comprising:
a first shank portion, a second shank portion arranged in a distal direction from the first shank portion, at least one tensioning means extending inside the second shank portion, the at least one tensioning means being l... | A shank for a flexible endoscope or a flexible endoscopic instrument includes a first shank portion and, arranged in the distal direction from the first shank portion, a second shank portion, wherein the second shank portion can be angled relative to a distal end area of the first shank portion by a longitudinal adjust... | 3,700 |
16,294 | 16,294 | 14,283,818 | 3,794 | The invention relates to a flexible assembly for use in a region of a medical or surgical device. In preferred embodiments, the flexible region comprises a set of pull wires for controllably moving a treatment end of the device, and elements to separate the pull wires and maintain the integrity of the shaft of the flex... | 1. (canceled) 2. A medical catheter component, comprising:
a cylindrical body including a circumferential wall defining an inner lumen; and a plurality of cuts through the circumferential wall of the cylindrical body, wherein the plurality of cuts define a ribbed structure comprising a first continuous spine extending ... | The invention relates to a flexible assembly for use in a region of a medical or surgical device. In preferred embodiments, the flexible region comprises a set of pull wires for controllably moving a treatment end of the device, and elements to separate the pull wires and maintain the integrity of the shaft of the flex... | 3,700 |
16,295 | 16,295 | 13,689,734 | 3,774 | An apparatus is provided for use with a prosthetic system. The apparatus includes a housing that is disposed within a prosthetic socket. The housing has a vacuum pump and a switch. The a vacuum pump is actuated to maintain a negative air pressure within the prosthetic socket. The switch is configured to allow a user to... | 1. An apparatus for use with a prosthetic system, the apparatus comprising:
a housing, disposed within a prosthetic socket, said housing comprising:
a vacuum pump, actuated to maintain a negative air pressure within said prosthetic socket; and
a switch, configured to allow a user to operate said vacuum pump. 2. The app... | An apparatus is provided for use with a prosthetic system. The apparatus includes a housing that is disposed within a prosthetic socket. The housing has a vacuum pump and a switch. The a vacuum pump is actuated to maintain a negative air pressure within the prosthetic socket. The switch is configured to allow a user to... | 3,700 |
16,296 | 16,296 | 13,208,765 | 3,746 | Methods and systems for pumping or transferring fluid and for producing energy continuously and autonomously are disclosed, made up of closed thermodynamic systems arranged in series. The invention is based on the discovery of the principles of autonomous serial depression and compression. The expansion of a gas suppli... | 1. A pump equipped with a system containing an enclosed gas placed in contact with an internal liquid, it being possible for the enclosed gas to be placed at a depressed pressure or at a raised pressure in relation to the pressure of surroundings external to the system by variations in level of the liquid, wherein:
the... | Methods and systems for pumping or transferring fluid and for producing energy continuously and autonomously are disclosed, made up of closed thermodynamic systems arranged in series. The invention is based on the discovery of the principles of autonomous serial depression and compression. The expansion of a gas suppli... | 3,700 |
16,297 | 16,297 | 12,597,840 | 3,794 | A catheter for anchoring an electrode in a coronary sinus includes an elongate catheter body adapted to be inserted into a coronary sinus and at least one electrode on the catheter body. The elongate catheter body also includes at least one anchor movable between an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration... | 1. A catheter for anchoring an electrode in a coronary sinus, the catheter comprising:
an elongate catheter body adapted to be inserted into a coronary sinus, the elongate catheter body including an anchor section having an expandable axial cross-section; at least one electrode on the catheter body; and an actuation me... | A catheter for anchoring an electrode in a coronary sinus includes an elongate catheter body adapted to be inserted into a coronary sinus and at least one electrode on the catheter body. The elongate catheter body also includes at least one anchor movable between an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration... | 3,700 |
16,298 | 16,298 | 14,218,106 | 3,793 | An object information acquiring apparatus comprises a light source; an acoustic detecting unit configured to detect an acoustic wave generated from an object to which light from the light source is irradiated; and a processing unit configured to acquire characteristic information on the inside of the object based on th... | 1. An object information acquiring apparatus comprising:
a light source; an acoustic detecting unit configured to detect an acoustic wave generated from an object to which light from the light source is irradiated; and a processing unit configured to acquire characteristic information on the inside of the object based ... | An object information acquiring apparatus comprises a light source; an acoustic detecting unit configured to detect an acoustic wave generated from an object to which light from the light source is irradiated; and a processing unit configured to acquire characteristic information on the inside of the object based on th... | 3,700 |
16,299 | 16,299 | 14,753,588 | 3,745 | A steam turbine diaphragm nozzle segment, related assembly and steam turbine. Various embodiments include a steam turbine diaphragm nozzle segment having: a pair of opposing sidewalls; an airfoil extending between the pair of opposing sidewalls and integral with each of the pair of sidewalls, the airfoil having a singl... | 1. A steam turbine diaphragm nozzle segment comprising:
a pair of opposing sidewalls; an airfoil extending between the pair of opposing sidewalls and integral with each of the pair of opposing sidewalls, the airfoil having a single contact surface for directing a flow of working fluid through a flow channel; and a fill... | A steam turbine diaphragm nozzle segment, related assembly and steam turbine. Various embodiments include a steam turbine diaphragm nozzle segment having: a pair of opposing sidewalls; an airfoil extending between the pair of opposing sidewalls and integral with each of the pair of sidewalls, the airfoil having a singl... | 3,700 |
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