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16,300 | 16,300 | 13,595,380 | 3,746 | A diaphragm metering pump includes a pump body having a head portion including a suction side and a discharge side defining a flow path. A valve seat is arranged at one of the suction side and the discharge side, and a check valve is arranged at the valve seat. A degassing system includes a check valve actuator operati... | 1. A diaphragm metering pump comprising:
a pump body having a head portion including a suction side and a discharge side defining a flow path; a valve seat arranged at the discharge side; a check valve arranged at the valve seat; and a degassing system including a check valve actuator operatively connected to the check... | A diaphragm metering pump includes a pump body having a head portion including a suction side and a discharge side defining a flow path. A valve seat is arranged at one of the suction side and the discharge side, and a check valve is arranged at the valve seat. A degassing system includes a check valve actuator operati... | 3,700 |
16,301 | 16,301 | 15,022,025 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine component array includes first and second components each having a platform. The platforms are arranged adjacent to one another and provide a gap. A seal is arranged circumferentially between the first and second components and in engagement with the platforms to obstruct the gap. A cooling hole is... | 1. A gas turbine engine component array comprising:
first and second components each having a platform, the platforms are arranged adjacent to one another and provide a gap; and a seal is arranged circumferentially between the first and second components and in engagement with the platforms to obstruct the gap, a cooli... | A gas turbine engine component array includes first and second components each having a platform. The platforms are arranged adjacent to one another and provide a gap. A seal is arranged circumferentially between the first and second components and in engagement with the platforms to obstruct the gap. A cooling hole is... | 3,700 |
16,302 | 16,302 | 12,556,368 | 3,774 | A prosthetic heart valve capable of being delivered via a transfemoral route as described. | 1. Apparatus comprising a valve prosthesis for attachment to a native valve complex of a subject, the prosthesis comprising:
a prosthetic heart valve; and a support frame, which is shaped so as to define:
two or more commissural posts, to which the prosthetic heart valve is coupled, which posts are arranged circumferen... | A prosthetic heart valve capable of being delivered via a transfemoral route as described.1. Apparatus comprising a valve prosthesis for attachment to a native valve complex of a subject, the prosthesis comprising:
a prosthetic heart valve; and a support frame, which is shaped so as to define:
two or more commissural p... | 3,700 |
16,303 | 16,303 | 14,592,043 | 3,741 | A turbofan engine includes a fan driven by a low pressure turbine through a gear reduction. The gear reduction has a gear ratio of greater than or equal to about 2.4. The low pressure turbine has an expansion ratio greater than or equal to about 5. The fan has a bypass ratio greater than or equal to about 8. In other f... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a core section defined about an axis, a fan section delivering a first portion of air into the core section, and a second portion of air into a bypass duct, a bypass ratio being defined as the ratio of the second portion compared to the first portion, and said bypass ratio being grea... | A turbofan engine includes a fan driven by a low pressure turbine through a gear reduction. The gear reduction has a gear ratio of greater than or equal to about 2.4. The low pressure turbine has an expansion ratio greater than or equal to about 5. The fan has a bypass ratio greater than or equal to about 8. In other f... | 3,700 |
16,304 | 16,304 | 13,756,556 | 3,793 | A method for pressure-assisted irreversible electroporation of tissue cells, including placing one or more electrodes near tissue cells to be treated, positioning a pressure source operable to apply pressure pulses to the tissue cells, and applying to the tissue cells a combination of electrical pulses through the one ... | 1. A method for pressure-assisted irreversible electroporation of tissue cells, comprising:
placing one or more electrodes near tissue cells to be treated; positioning a pressure source operable to apply pressure pulses to said tissue cells; and applying to said tissue cells a combination of electrical pulses through s... | A method for pressure-assisted irreversible electroporation of tissue cells, including placing one or more electrodes near tissue cells to be treated, positioning a pressure source operable to apply pressure pulses to the tissue cells, and applying to the tissue cells a combination of electrical pulses through the one ... | 3,700 |
16,305 | 16,305 | 14,667,892 | 3,731 | A surgical stapler end effector comprises a staple cartridge, an anvil, and a buttress assembly. The staple cartridge comprises a plurality of staples and a deck. The staple cartridge is operable to drive the staples through the deck. The anvil is movable from an open position toward the staple cartridge to reach a clo... | 1. A surgical stapler end effector, the end effector comprising:
(a) a staple cartridge, wherein the staple cartridge comprises:
(i) a plurality of staples, and
(ii) a deck, wherein the staple cartridge is operable to drive the staples through the deck;
(b) an anvil, wherein the anvil is movable from an open position ... | A surgical stapler end effector comprises a staple cartridge, an anvil, and a buttress assembly. The staple cartridge comprises a plurality of staples and a deck. The staple cartridge is operable to drive the staples through the deck. The anvil is movable from an open position toward the staple cartridge to reach a clo... | 3,700 |
16,306 | 16,306 | 14,776,793 | 3,792 | A device ( 200 ) which includes a monitoring unit ( 210 ), a therapy unit ( 220 ), and a display ( 100 ) that includes a touch screen ( 110 ). The monitoring unit ( 210 ) can be configured to monitor a person's vital signs, such as a person's electrocardiogram (ECG). The therapy unit ( 220 ) can be configured to admini... | 1. A device (200), comprising:
a monitoring unit (210); a therapy unit (220); and a display (100), wherein the display comprises a touch screen (110). 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the monitoring unit (210) is configured to monitor a person's vital signs. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the monitoring unit (210) ... | A device ( 200 ) which includes a monitoring unit ( 210 ), a therapy unit ( 220 ), and a display ( 100 ) that includes a touch screen ( 110 ). The monitoring unit ( 210 ) can be configured to monitor a person's vital signs, such as a person's electrocardiogram (ECG). The therapy unit ( 220 ) can be configured to admini... | 3,700 |
16,307 | 16,307 | 14,939,668 | 3,793 | A method for minimally invasive surgery using therapeutic ultrasound in spine and orthopedic orthopedic procedures. The method includes a minimally invasive access port, a therapeutic ultrasound probe to treat a targeted area through the port, and a protective sheath that enables application of the therapeutic ultrasou... | 1. A surgical device comprising: a tubular member; a connector at a proximal end of said tubular member; an outlet port for light energy provided in said tubular member at said distal end thereof; and a fiber-optic light guide embedded in said tubular member and extending to said outlet port. 2. The surgical device def... | A method for minimally invasive surgery using therapeutic ultrasound in spine and orthopedic orthopedic procedures. The method includes a minimally invasive access port, a therapeutic ultrasound probe to treat a targeted area through the port, and a protective sheath that enables application of the therapeutic ultrasou... | 3,700 |
16,308 | 16,308 | 14,428,658 | 3,715 | A training or rating system includes a shape sensing enabled device ( 104 ) and a database ( 140 ) of possible shapes and sequences of shapes for the shape sensing enabled device. The possible shapes and sequences of shapes include a collection of poses derived by appropriately performing a procedure with the shape sen... | 1. A rating system, comprising:
a shape sensing enabled device; a database possible shapes and sequences of shapes for the shape sensing enabled device, the possible shapes and sequences of shapes including a collection of poses derived by appropriately performing a procedure with the shape sensing enabled device; and ... | A training or rating system includes a shape sensing enabled device ( 104 ) and a database ( 140 ) of possible shapes and sequences of shapes for the shape sensing enabled device. The possible shapes and sequences of shapes include a collection of poses derived by appropriately performing a procedure with the shape sen... | 3,700 |
16,309 | 16,309 | 14,774,103 | 3,783 | An ultrasound catheter with a lumen for fluid delivery and/or fluid evacuation, and ultrasound radiating elements is used for the delivery of therapeutic compounds to a target location. After the catheter is inserted into a cavity, a therapeutic compound can be delivered to the target location via selective activation ... | 1. A method of delivering compounds to a target region, comprising the steps of:
advancing an ultrasound catheter to the target region, the ultrasound catheter comprising two or more ultrasound radiating elements and a first passage, wherein the two or more ultrasound radiating elements are spaced apart longitudinally ... | An ultrasound catheter with a lumen for fluid delivery and/or fluid evacuation, and ultrasound radiating elements is used for the delivery of therapeutic compounds to a target location. After the catheter is inserted into a cavity, a therapeutic compound can be delivered to the target location via selective activation ... | 3,700 |
16,310 | 16,310 | 14,128,097 | 3,772 | A process for treating keratin fibres may include applying a hair treatment composition to the keratin fibres. The composition may comprise at least one of fatty substances, surfactants, polymers with a glass transition temperature (Tg) ranging from about 40° C. to about 150° C., oxidation dye precursors, and direct dy... | 1-17. (canceled) 18. A process for treating keratin fibres, the process comprising:
applying a hair treatment composition to the keratin fibres, the hair treatment composition comprising at least one of fatty substances, surfactants, polymers with a glass transition temperature (Tg) ranging from about 40° C. to about 1... | A process for treating keratin fibres may include applying a hair treatment composition to the keratin fibres. The composition may comprise at least one of fatty substances, surfactants, polymers with a glass transition temperature (Tg) ranging from about 40° C. to about 150° C., oxidation dye precursors, and direct dy... | 3,700 |
16,311 | 16,311 | 14,788,005 | 3,745 | An article may include a substrate, a plurality of cooling holes in the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of cooling holes defines substantially the same diameter measured parallel to an outer surface of the substrate, and a coating on the surface of the substrate. In accordance with these examples, the coating ... | 1. An article comprising:
a substrate; a plurality of cooling holes in the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of cooling holes defines substantially the same diameter measured parallel to an outer surface of the substrate; and a coating on the surface of the substrate, wherein the coating covers and substantially... | An article may include a substrate, a plurality of cooling holes in the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of cooling holes defines substantially the same diameter measured parallel to an outer surface of the substrate, and a coating on the surface of the substrate. In accordance with these examples, the coating ... | 3,700 |
16,312 | 16,312 | 15,086,336 | 3,724 | A razor blade is disclosed having one or more coatings formed by the atomic layer deposition (ALD) process, the formed coatings being uniform, conformal, and dense. The coatings may be on an entire surface of a blade flank, and at least a portion or an entire surface of a blade body. The coating may be etched. A razor ... | 1. A razor blade comprising a first coating of a first material and a second coating of a second material, at least one of said first and second coatings deposited using an ALD process wherein said second coating is deposited on a top surface of said first coating. 2. The razor blade of claim 1 wherein said second coat... | A razor blade is disclosed having one or more coatings formed by the atomic layer deposition (ALD) process, the formed coatings being uniform, conformal, and dense. The coatings may be on an entire surface of a blade flank, and at least a portion or an entire surface of a blade body. The coating may be etched. A razor ... | 3,700 |
16,313 | 16,313 | 14,768,258 | 3,741 | A self-purge system for a fuel injector system of a gas turbine engine includes an accumulator in communication with a fuel passage to selectively purge the fuel passage. | 1. A self-purge system for a fuel injector system of a gas turbine engine comprising:
an accumulator in communication with a fuel passage to selectively purge said fuel passage. 2. The self-purge system as recited in claim 1, wherein said fuel passage is in communication with a fuel injector. 3. The self-purge system a... | A self-purge system for a fuel injector system of a gas turbine engine includes an accumulator in communication with a fuel passage to selectively purge the fuel passage.1. A self-purge system for a fuel injector system of a gas turbine engine comprising:
an accumulator in communication with a fuel passage to selective... | 3,700 |
16,314 | 16,314 | 15,322,698 | 3,763 | An example refrigerant system according to an exemplary aspect of this disclosure includes, among other things, a refrigerant loop having at least a condenser, an evaporator, and a compressor. The compressor includes a motor in communication with a variable speed drive. The system further includes a cooling circuit inc... | 1. A refrigerant system, comprising:
a refrigerant loop including at least a condenser, an evaporator, and a compressor, the compressor including a motor in communication with a variable speed drive; and a cooling circuit including a pressure regulator downstream of a heat exchanger, the heat exchanger absorbing heat f... | An example refrigerant system according to an exemplary aspect of this disclosure includes, among other things, a refrigerant loop having at least a condenser, an evaporator, and a compressor. The compressor includes a motor in communication with a variable speed drive. The system further includes a cooling circuit inc... | 3,700 |
16,315 | 16,315 | 14,352,049 | 3,753 | A puncture repair liquid injection method injects puncture repair liquid into a tire by using a puncture repair liquid injection device provided with a container having a liquid containing portion containing a puncture repair liquid, along with an outlet for discharging the puncture repair liquid, and an inlet for intr... | 1. A puncture repair liquid injection method comprising the steps of: using a puncture repair liquid injection device comprising a container having a liquid containing portion containing a puncture repair liquid, an outlet for discharging the puncture repair liquid, and an inlet for introducing compressed air; an injec... | A puncture repair liquid injection method injects puncture repair liquid into a tire by using a puncture repair liquid injection device provided with a container having a liquid containing portion containing a puncture repair liquid, along with an outlet for discharging the puncture repair liquid, and an inlet for intr... | 3,700 |
16,316 | 16,316 | 14,994,202 | 3,723 | A method dresses one polishing cloth or two polishing pads simultaneously, in which a polishing cloth has been applied to a polishing plate, with at least one dresser ( 4 ), which is equipped with at least one dressing element ( 8 ), this at least one dressing element ( 8 ) being in contact with the at least one polish... | 1. A method for dressing one polishing cloth or simultaneously dressing two polishing pads, each including a polishing cloth applied to a polishing plate, using at least one dresser including a dressing element, the dressing element being in contact with the polishing cloth to be dressed, the method comprising:
rotatin... | A method dresses one polishing cloth or two polishing pads simultaneously, in which a polishing cloth has been applied to a polishing plate, with at least one dresser ( 4 ), which is equipped with at least one dressing element ( 8 ), this at least one dressing element ( 8 ) being in contact with the at least one polish... | 3,700 |
16,317 | 16,317 | 14,616,922 | 3,753 | A gas turbine engine comprises a fan rotor having a hub and a plurality of fan blades extending radially outwardly of the hub. A compressor is positioned downstream of the fan rotor, and has a first compressor blade row defined along a rotational axis of the fan rotor and the compressor rotor. A gear reduction is posit... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a fan rotor having a hub and a plurality of fan blades extending radially outwardly of said hub, a compressor positioned downstream of the fan rotor, the compressor having a first compressor blade row defined along a rotational axis of said fan rotor and said compressor rotor, and a ... | A gas turbine engine comprises a fan rotor having a hub and a plurality of fan blades extending radially outwardly of the hub. A compressor is positioned downstream of the fan rotor, and has a first compressor blade row defined along a rotational axis of the fan rotor and the compressor rotor. A gear reduction is posit... | 3,700 |
16,318 | 16,318 | 15,694,549 | 3,711 | An example puzzle in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure includes a substrate and at least one element fragment dispersed over the substrate. A solvable element is solvable by arranging the substrate to unify at least a portion of the element fragments to form the solvable element. | 1. A puzzle comprising:
a substrate; and a plurality of element fragments dispersed over the substrate and including a first set of element fragments corresponding to a first solvable element, and a second set of element fragments corresponding to a second solvable element; wherein the first solvable element is solvabl... | An example puzzle in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure includes a substrate and at least one element fragment dispersed over the substrate. A solvable element is solvable by arranging the substrate to unify at least a portion of the element fragments to form the solvable element.1. A puzzle comprising... | 3,700 |
16,319 | 16,319 | 14,432,442 | 3,741 | An inner diffuser case for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a multiple of struts across an annular flow path between an outer shroud and an inner shroud, at least one of the multiple of struts is an open strut. | 1. An inner diffuser case for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine comprising:
an outer shroud; an inner shroud; an annular flow path defined by and between the outer and inner shrouds; and a multiple of struts extending across the annular flow path wherein at least one of said multiple of struts is an open strut... | An inner diffuser case for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a multiple of struts across an annular flow path between an outer shroud and an inner shroud, at least one of the multiple of struts is an open strut.1. An inner diffuser case for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine comprising:
an out... | 3,700 |
16,320 | 16,320 | 13,062,592 | 3,799 | An ergonomic applicator is provided for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes. The applicator comprises a handle portion and a head portion wherein the longitudinal axis of the head portion is positioned or can be rotatably positioned at an obtuse angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. Th... | 1. An ergonomic applicator for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes comprising:
a handle portion suitably dimensioned to permit the applicator to be held between the thumb and fingers on opposing faces thereof, the opposing faces being of sufficient width relative to the thickness separating the faces to pr... | An ergonomic applicator is provided for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes. The applicator comprises a handle portion and a head portion wherein the longitudinal axis of the head portion is positioned or can be rotatably positioned at an obtuse angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. Th... | 3,700 |
16,321 | 16,321 | 13,750,246 | 3,793 | Operation of a patient's lungs may be analyzed by transmitting ultrasound energy into the patient's lung, and obtain power and velocity Doppler data while a vibration is being induced in the lung. At least one portion of the power and velocity data that corresponds to a fundamental harmonic is then identified. In some ... | 1. A method of evaluating the functionality of a patient's lung, the method comprising the steps of:
obtaining, using an ultrasound probe that is aimed at the patient's lung, Doppler ultrasound power and velocity data, wherein the obtaining step is implemented while a vibration is being induced in the lung; identifying... | Operation of a patient's lungs may be analyzed by transmitting ultrasound energy into the patient's lung, and obtain power and velocity Doppler data while a vibration is being induced in the lung. At least one portion of the power and velocity data that corresponds to a fundamental harmonic is then identified. In some ... | 3,700 |
16,322 | 16,322 | 13,170,690 | 3,793 | A method for operating a medical robot, a medical robot, and a medical work station.
The invention relates to a method for operating a medical robot ( 2 ). The robot ( 2 ) includes a robot arm ( 5 ) having a plurality of members ( 7 ), drives ( 15 ) provided for moving the members ( 7 ), and an attaching device (... | 1. A method for operating a medical robot (2), which has a robot arm (5) that includes a plurality of members (7), drives (15) provided for moving the members (7), and an attaching device (9), and which has a control device (6) for activating the drives (15) and a sound generating device (3) attached to the attaching d... | A method for operating a medical robot, a medical robot, and a medical work station.
The invention relates to a method for operating a medical robot ( 2 ). The robot ( 2 ) includes a robot arm ( 5 ) having a plurality of members ( 7 ), drives ( 15 ) provided for moving the members ( 7 ), and an attaching device (... | 3,700 |
16,323 | 16,323 | 15,089,891 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine including a compressor has a first compressor section and a second compressor section, a combustor fluidly connected to the compressor, and a turbine fluidly connected to the combustor. The turbine includes a first turbine section and a second turbine section. A first shaft connects the first compr... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a compressor having a first compressor section and a second compressor section; a combustor fluidly connected to the compressor; a turbine fluidly connected to the combustor, the turbine having a first turbine section and a second turbine section; a first shaft connecting the first c... | A gas turbine engine including a compressor has a first compressor section and a second compressor section, a combustor fluidly connected to the compressor, and a turbine fluidly connected to the combustor. The turbine includes a first turbine section and a second turbine section. A first shaft connects the first compr... | 3,700 |
16,324 | 16,324 | 13,274,100 | 3,735 | A heat sealable, retortable laminated foil capable of being heat sealed to itself or to a polypropylene substrate in forming a contact lens package includes an outer polymeric barrier layer, an intermediate barrier layer, an inner polymeric barrier layer, and a heat sealable layer. | 1. A heat sealable, retortable laminated foil capable of being heat sealed to itself or to a polypropylene substrate, wherein the foil comprises:
i. an outer polymeric barrier layer ii. an intermediate barrier layer iii. an inner polymeric barrier layer and iv. a heat sealable layer
wherein a package produced utilizin... | A heat sealable, retortable laminated foil capable of being heat sealed to itself or to a polypropylene substrate in forming a contact lens package includes an outer polymeric barrier layer, an intermediate barrier layer, an inner polymeric barrier layer, and a heat sealable layer.1. A heat sealable, retortable laminat... | 3,700 |
16,325 | 16,325 | 13,245,954 | 3,732 | A footwear article having a cartridge enclosing a fluid, the cartridge including a cartridge inlet and a cartridge outlet, and a fluid circulation system for circulating the fluid into the cartridge inlet and out of the cartridge outlet. The fluid circulation system may include a pump having a pump inlet in fluid commu... | 1. A footwear article having a sole portion, an upper portion, a heel portion, and an interior for receiving a foot; said footwear article comprising:
a cartridge enclosing a fluid; said cartridge including a cartridge inlet and a cartridge outlet; a fluid circulation system for circulating said fluid into said cartrid... | A footwear article having a cartridge enclosing a fluid, the cartridge including a cartridge inlet and a cartridge outlet, and a fluid circulation system for circulating the fluid into the cartridge inlet and out of the cartridge outlet. The fluid circulation system may include a pump having a pump inlet in fluid commu... | 3,700 |
16,326 | 16,326 | 15,179,840 | 3,792 | A lead assembly includes a lead with a distal end and a proximal end. The had includes a plurality of electrodes disposed at the distal end and a plurality of terminals disposed at the proximal end. The lead also defines at least one central lumen and a plurality of outer lumens. The central and outer lumens extend fro... | 1. A lead, comprising:
a lead body with a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal length; a plurality of electrodes disposed along the distal end of the lead body; a plurality of terminals disposed alone the proximal end of the lead body; a central lumen defined by the lead body and extending from the proximal e... | A lead assembly includes a lead with a distal end and a proximal end. The had includes a plurality of electrodes disposed at the distal end and a plurality of terminals disposed at the proximal end. The lead also defines at least one central lumen and a plurality of outer lumens. The central and outer lumens extend fro... | 3,700 |
16,327 | 16,327 | 15,073,580 | 3,792 | The present invention relates to apparatuses, methods, and systems for simulating low and/or high intensity exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise mimetic device for simulating low and/or high intensity exercise using low intensity electrical stimulation to generate low intensity musc... | 1. The exercise mimetic device of claim 2, wherein
the stimulator unit generates and transmits low or high intensity electrical stimulation, is sized for portable use, and includes: a power source; a means for generating electrical stimulation; a wireless connection means; a plurality of channels for directing electric... | The present invention relates to apparatuses, methods, and systems for simulating low and/or high intensity exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise mimetic device for simulating low and/or high intensity exercise using low intensity electrical stimulation to generate low intensity musc... | 3,700 |
16,328 | 16,328 | 14,793,869 | 3,791 | A sympathetic skin response measuring sympathetic skin response measuring method includes supplying a power for stimulating only C fibers in a living body, to a stimulation electrode applied to the living body, measuring information of a sympathetic skin response based on a signal obtained from a measurement electrode ... | 1. A sympathetic skin response measuring method comprising:
supplying a power for stimulating only C fibers in a living body, to a stimulation electrode applied to the living body; measuring information of a sympathetic skin response based on a signal obtained from a measurement electrode applied to the living body; an... | A sympathetic skin response measuring sympathetic skin response measuring method includes supplying a power for stimulating only C fibers in a living body, to a stimulation electrode applied to the living body, measuring information of a sympathetic skin response based on a signal obtained from a measurement electrode ... | 3,700 |
16,329 | 16,329 | 13,092,494 | 3,771 | A system and method for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The design maintains IOL temperature prior to implantation by assessing a desired IOL temperature, sensing existing IOL temperature, and maintaining the IOL substantially at the desired IOL temperature based at least in part on said existing I... | 1. A method for maintaining temperature of an intra-ocular lens (IOL) prior to implantation in an eye, said method accomplished using a computing device and comprising:
sensing IOL temperature conditions using a sensor; comparing at least one IOL temperature condition measured by the sensor with pre-established desired... | A system and method for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The design maintains IOL temperature prior to implantation by assessing a desired IOL temperature, sensing existing IOL temperature, and maintaining the IOL substantially at the desired IOL temperature based at least in part on said existing I... | 3,700 |
16,330 | 16,330 | 12,216,171 | 3,715 | User saved-data storage means S 19 stores user saved-data which is generated as a result of a game play performed by a user. Digest saved-data storage means S 48 stores a plurality of pieces of digest saved-data which are previously generated so as to be associated with predetermined scenes, respectively, in a game. ... | 1. A computer-readable storage medium having stored therein a game program executed by a computer of a game apparatus for performing a game process in accordance with a user making an operation input, and starting the game process by using saved data,
the game program causing the computer to function as: game process m... | User saved-data storage means S 19 stores user saved-data which is generated as a result of a game play performed by a user. Digest saved-data storage means S 48 stores a plurality of pieces of digest saved-data which are previously generated so as to be associated with predetermined scenes, respectively, in a game. ... | 3,700 |
16,331 | 16,331 | 14,908,324 | 3,772 | The invention relates to an applicator ( 10 ) for a cosmetic product, comprising a core ( 12 ) having a first end, referred to as the proximal end ( 13 ), and a free second end, referred to as the distal end ( 16 ), and a plurality of protuberances ( 30 ) that project from the core ( 12 ), said protuberances ( 30 ) bei... | 1. Applicator for a cosmetic product, comprising:
a core having a first end, referred to as a proximal end, and a second, free end, referred to as a distal end, and a plurality of protrusions projecting from the core,
wherein said protrusions are moulded with the core and are arranged in a plurality of rows (R1-R12) w... | The invention relates to an applicator ( 10 ) for a cosmetic product, comprising a core ( 12 ) having a first end, referred to as the proximal end ( 13 ), and a free second end, referred to as the distal end ( 16 ), and a plurality of protuberances ( 30 ) that project from the core ( 12 ), said protuberances ( 30 ) bei... | 3,700 |
16,332 | 16,332 | 15,178,916 | 3,753 | A solenoid valve for a fuel system has an electric coil and an armature disposed in a housing. A preassembled valve unit with valve seat, valve member, valve spring, and armature plate connected captively to each other is provided. In the valve unit, the valve seat is loosely secured between valve member and armature p... | 1. A solenoid valve for a fuel system, the solenoid valve comprising:
a housing comprising an inner shoulder; an electric coil disposed in the housing; an armature disposed in the housing; a preassembled valve unit comprising a valve seat, a valve member, a valve spring, and an armature plate, wherein the valve seat, t... | A solenoid valve for a fuel system has an electric coil and an armature disposed in a housing. A preassembled valve unit with valve seat, valve member, valve spring, and armature plate connected captively to each other is provided. In the valve unit, the valve seat is loosely secured between valve member and armature p... | 3,700 |
16,333 | 16,333 | 14,719,341 | 3,736 | A sealed contact lens package contains a sterile, unworn contact lens and a contact lens packaging solution comprising epsilon polylysine (εPLL). The εPLL protects the contact lens from microbial contamination caused by handling the lens when it is removed from its package. | 1. A sealed contact lens package comprising a sterile, unworn contact lens and a contact lens packaging solution comprising epsilon polylysine (εPLL), wherein the unworn contact lens exhibits reduced contamination from at least one microbe, wherein said reduced contamination is determined by a test where Pseudomonas ae... | A sealed contact lens package contains a sterile, unworn contact lens and a contact lens packaging solution comprising epsilon polylysine (εPLL). The εPLL protects the contact lens from microbial contamination caused by handling the lens when it is removed from its package.1. A sealed contact lens package comprising a ... | 3,700 |
16,334 | 16,334 | 14,225,980 | 3,753 | A fuel tank valve having: a housing that is arranged in a fuel tank and has a communication port communicating with an outside of the fuel tank; and a float valve body that is installed in the housing and closes the communication port when fuel in the housing increases, where a wall part of the housing has an opening p... | 1. A fuel tank valve comprising:
a housing that is arranged in a fuel tank and has a communication port communicating with an outside of the fuel tank; and a float valve body that is installed in the housing and closes the communication port when fuel in the housing increases, wherein a wall part of the housing has an ... | A fuel tank valve having: a housing that is arranged in a fuel tank and has a communication port communicating with an outside of the fuel tank; and a float valve body that is installed in the housing and closes the communication port when fuel in the housing increases, where a wall part of the housing has an opening p... | 3,700 |
16,335 | 16,335 | 13,008,723 | 3,783 | Embodiments of the invention provide a dual insertion set for supplying a fluid to the body of a patient and for monitoring a body characteristic of the patient. Typical embodiments of the invention include a base, an infusion portion coupled to a first piercing member and a sensor portion coupled to a second piercing ... | 1. An apparatus for inserting a sensor and infusion cannula into the skin of a patient, the apparatus comprising:
a combined sensor and fluid infusion device including:
a base adapted to secure the device to the skin of a patient;
an infusion cannula for infusing a fluid to an infusion site, coupled to and extending fr... | Embodiments of the invention provide a dual insertion set for supplying a fluid to the body of a patient and for monitoring a body characteristic of the patient. Typical embodiments of the invention include a base, an infusion portion coupled to a first piercing member and a sensor portion coupled to a second piercing ... | 3,700 |
16,336 | 16,336 | 14,979,014 | 3,772 | An oral treatment device that includes a mouthpiece and an electromagnetic radiation source. In one aspect, the oral treatment device includes a mouthpiece comprising a curved wall having a concave inner surface and a bite platform extending from the concave inner surface of the curved wall to a distal end, the distal ... | 1. An oral treatment device comprising:
a mouthpiece comprising a curved wall having a concave inner surface and a bite platform having an upper surface and a lower surface extending from the concave inner surface of the curved wall to a distal end, the distal end of the bite platform extending continuously in a non-in... | An oral treatment device that includes a mouthpiece and an electromagnetic radiation source. In one aspect, the oral treatment device includes a mouthpiece comprising a curved wall having a concave inner surface and a bite platform extending from the concave inner surface of the curved wall to a distal end, the distal ... | 3,700 |
16,337 | 16,337 | 15,021,060 | 3,745 | An assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a disk, a cover plate providing a cavity at a first axial side of the disk, a passageway including an inlet provided by a notch in at least one of the disk and the cover plate in fluid communication with the cavity, and... | 1. An assembly comprising:
a disk; a cover plate providing a cavity at a first axial side of the disk, a passageway including an inlet provided by a notch in at least one of the disk and the cover plate in fluid communication with the cavity, and the passageway extending from the inlet to an exit provided at a second a... | An assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a disk, a cover plate providing a cavity at a first axial side of the disk, a passageway including an inlet provided by a notch in at least one of the disk and the cover plate in fluid communication with the cavity, and... | 3,700 |
16,338 | 16,338 | 14,025,236 | 3,715 | A user may purchase an option to cancel a wager in exchange for a refund amount. In purchasing the option, the user may select an exercise time from a plurality of exercise times, each exercise time having an associated price, which price may be the price of the option. The refund amount associated with each exercise t... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving from a user a request to place a wager on an event; presenting for purchase to the user an option to cancel the wager in exchange for a refund amount,
wherein presenting the option includes presenting for selection by the user at least a first exercise time and a second exercise time, ... | A user may purchase an option to cancel a wager in exchange for a refund amount. In purchasing the option, the user may select an exercise time from a plurality of exercise times, each exercise time having an associated price, which price may be the price of the option. The refund amount associated with each exercise t... | 3,700 |
16,339 | 16,339 | 14,716,006 | 3,791 | The present invention relates generally to pulse monitoring and, more particularly, to a device, system, method, and program product for monitoring a user's pulse. In one embodiment, the invention provides a pulse monitoring device comprising: a device for detecting a pulse of an individual; and a transmission device f... | 1. A pulse monitoring system comprising:
a monitoring device for monitoring a pulse of an individual, the device being operable to detect a pulse and transmit data related to the detected pulse; a communication device operable to receive data from the monitoring device and initiate a communication; and a program produc... | The present invention relates generally to pulse monitoring and, more particularly, to a device, system, method, and program product for monitoring a user's pulse. In one embodiment, the invention provides a pulse monitoring device comprising: a device for detecting a pulse of an individual; and a transmission device f... | 3,700 |
16,340 | 16,340 | 15,693,746 | 3,715 | A method of executing a wagering game based on total point count in final hands using non-standard playing cards uses a set of non-standard playing cards comprising a set of fifty-two physical playing cards having five equal numbers of colored sets of non-standard playing cards having number values of 1 through 11. Ran... | 1. A method of executing a wagering game using non-standard playing cards comprising:
a player position placing a wager on an underlying total point count wagering event; providing a set of non-standard playing card comprising a set of fifty-two physical playing cards having five equal numbers of colored sets of non-st... | A method of executing a wagering game based on total point count in final hands using non-standard playing cards uses a set of non-standard playing cards comprising a set of fifty-two physical playing cards having five equal numbers of colored sets of non-standard playing cards having number values of 1 through 11. Ran... | 3,700 |
16,341 | 16,341 | 15,716,844 | 3,715 | A method initiates execution of a wagering event uses playing card symbols comprising:
providing a set of randomized playing cards comprising five distinct sets of face-colored playing cards, each set having numeric values evenly distributed among the sets of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, with one of t... | 1. A method of initiating execution of a wagering event in a point count event using playing card symbols comprising:
providing a set of randomized playing cards comprising five distinct sets of face-colored playing cards, each set having numeric values evenly distributed among the sets of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10... | A method initiates execution of a wagering event uses playing card symbols comprising:
providing a set of randomized playing cards comprising five distinct sets of face-colored playing cards, each set having numeric values evenly distributed among the sets of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, with one of t... | 3,700 |
16,342 | 16,342 | 13,286,918 | 3,791 | A method of accounting for the movement of the lungs during an endoscopic procedure such that a previously acquired image may be dynamically registered with a display showing the position of a locatable guide. After an initial image set is acquired, an area of interest is identified and the movement thereof due to brea... | 1-9. (canceled) 10. A method of registering at least one previously-acquired image to a real-time representation of a probe location, comprising:
attaching at least one patient sensor to the patient;
monitoring locations of said at least one patient sensor as the patient inhales and exhales;
determining a point in time... | A method of accounting for the movement of the lungs during an endoscopic procedure such that a previously acquired image may be dynamically registered with a display showing the position of a locatable guide. After an initial image set is acquired, an area of interest is identified and the movement thereof due to brea... | 3,700 |
16,343 | 16,343 | 15,334,904 | 3,772 | A retainer for straightening and/or for maintaining the front teeth positioning achieved during orthodontic therapy, having at least two connection pieces for fastening the retainer on one tooth in each case and having a connection wire for establishing a connection among the teeth and/or for forming a constraint to re... | 1. A retainer for maintaining the front teeth positioning achieved during orthodontic therapy, having at least two connection pieces for fastening the retainer on one tooth in each case and having a connection wire for establishing a connection among the teeth and/or for forming a constraint to restrict the movement ca... | A retainer for straightening and/or for maintaining the front teeth positioning achieved during orthodontic therapy, having at least two connection pieces for fastening the retainer on one tooth in each case and having a connection wire for establishing a connection among the teeth and/or for forming a constraint to re... | 3,700 |
16,344 | 16,344 | 14,228,105 | 3,763 | A heat source unit of a refrigerating apparatus includes a heat exchanger, a blower, an electronic component controlling driving of an actuator, a casing having a vent, and first and second partitioning plates. The heat exchanger has first, second, third and fourth side face parts. The first partitioning plate is dispo... | 1. A heat source unit of a refrigerating apparatus, comprising:
a heat exchanger; a blower; an electronic component configured to control driving of an actuator; a casing housing the heat exchanger, the blower, and the electronic component, the casing having a vent configured and arranged to vent air upward; and first ... | A heat source unit of a refrigerating apparatus includes a heat exchanger, a blower, an electronic component controlling driving of an actuator, a casing having a vent, and first and second partitioning plates. The heat exchanger has first, second, third and fourth side face parts. The first partitioning plate is dispo... | 3,700 |
16,345 | 16,345 | 13,989,291 | 3,745 | A swash plate type compressor 1 arranged with a swash plate 3 which rotates around a shaft 2, a piston 4 which moves back and forth with the rotation of the swash plate 3 and formed with a spherical indent part 4 a, and a shoe 5 formed with a flat part 5 a which slides against the swash plate 3 an... | 1. A swash plate type compressor comprising:
a swash plate which rotates around a shaft; a piston formed with a spherical indent part and which moves back and forth with the rotation of the swash plate; and a shoe formed with a flat part which slides against the swash plate and a spherical surface part which slides in ... | A swash plate type compressor 1 arranged with a swash plate 3 which rotates around a shaft 2, a piston 4 which moves back and forth with the rotation of the swash plate 3 and formed with a spherical indent part 4 a, and a shoe 5 formed with a flat part 5 a which slides against the swash plate 3 an... | 3,700 |
16,346 | 16,346 | 15,073,193 | 3,726 | Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a toolset comprising: a face locator plate configured to seat a component, and a location transfer assembly configured to obtain and retain at least one parameter associated with a rivet hole of the component to project said at least one parameter from said toolset onto a repla... | 1. A toolset comprising:
a face locator plate configured to seat a component; and a location transfer assembly configured to obtain and retain at least one parameter associated with a rivet hole of the component to project said at least one parameter from said toolset onto a replacement component. 2. The toolset of cla... | Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a toolset comprising: a face locator plate configured to seat a component, and a location transfer assembly configured to obtain and retain at least one parameter associated with a rivet hole of the component to project said at least one parameter from said toolset onto a repla... | 3,700 |
16,347 | 16,347 | 14,825,669 | 3,792 | Atrial fibrillation information can be determined from ventricular information or a ventricular location, such as using ventricular rate variability. An ambulatory medical device can receive indications of pairs of first and second ventricular rate changes of three temporally adjacent ventricular heart beats. A first c... | 1. An apparatus to detect atrial fibrillation, the apparatus comprising:
a processor circuit, comprising:
an input to receive indications of pairs of first and second ventricular rate changes of three temporally adjacent ventricular heart beats;
a first counter circuit, to determine a first count of instances of the pa... | Atrial fibrillation information can be determined from ventricular information or a ventricular location, such as using ventricular rate variability. An ambulatory medical device can receive indications of pairs of first and second ventricular rate changes of three temporally adjacent ventricular heart beats. A first c... | 3,700 |
16,348 | 16,348 | 15,036,109 | 3,746 | A coated article includes a substrate and a continuous ceramic-based coating supported on the substrate. The ceramic-based coating varies in at least one of composition and microstructure by location on the substrate and with respect to localized property requirements. In one example, the coated article is an article o... | 1. A coated article comprising:
a substrate; and a continuous ceramic-based coating supported on the substrate, the ceramic-based coating varying in at least one of:
composition and
microstructure
by location on the substrate and with respect to localized property requirements. 2. The coated article as recited in clai... | A coated article includes a substrate and a continuous ceramic-based coating supported on the substrate. The ceramic-based coating varies in at least one of composition and microstructure by location on the substrate and with respect to localized property requirements. In one example, the coated article is an article o... | 3,700 |
16,349 | 16,349 | 15,270,633 | 3,734 | A spare tire presentation device includes a guide, a carriage displaceable along the guide and a spare tire support on the carriage. The spare tire support is displaceable between a first position and a second position. A related method of accessing a spare tire is also disclosed. | 1. A spare tire presentation device, comprising:
a guide; a carriage displaced along said guide; and a spare tire support on said carriage, said spare tire support being displaceable between a first position and a second position. 2. The spare tire presentation device of claim 1, wherein said spare tire support include... | A spare tire presentation device includes a guide, a carriage displaceable along the guide and a spare tire support on the carriage. The spare tire support is displaceable between a first position and a second position. A related method of accessing a spare tire is also disclosed.1. A spare tire presentation device, co... | 3,700 |
16,350 | 16,350 | 12,303,956 | 3,763 | A method for re-gasification of liquid natural gas involves positioning a storage vessel ( 22 ) for liquid natural gas at a facility ( 12 ) that has at least one refrigeration unit ( 48 ) with circulating fluid heat transfer medium. A second step involves providing at least one heat exchanger ( 24 ). A heat exchange ta... | 1. A method for re-gasification of liquid natural gas, comprising the steps of:
positioning a storage vessel (22) for liquid natural gas at a facility (12) that has at least one refrigeration unit (48) that uses a circulating fluid heat transfer medium for cooling purposes on an on going basis; providing at least one h... | A method for re-gasification of liquid natural gas involves positioning a storage vessel ( 22 ) for liquid natural gas at a facility ( 12 ) that has at least one refrigeration unit ( 48 ) with circulating fluid heat transfer medium. A second step involves providing at least one heat exchanger ( 24 ). A heat exchange ta... | 3,700 |
16,351 | 16,351 | 14,515,016 | 3,752 | A cone valve assembly including an upper valve member with a conical top portion and an axially stepped and spiraled top surface and a lower valve member including a central opening with a stepped and spiraled valve surface or edge surrounding the central opening. The upper valve member is mounted in the lower valve me... | 1. A valve assembly for use in a rotary stream sprinkler comprises:
an upper valve member including a conical top portion with an axially stepped and spiraled underside valve surface; and a lower valve member including a central opening and a radially stepped and spiraled edge surrounding the central opening, the upper... | A cone valve assembly including an upper valve member with a conical top portion and an axially stepped and spiraled top surface and a lower valve member including a central opening with a stepped and spiraled valve surface or edge surrounding the central opening. The upper valve member is mounted in the lower valve me... | 3,700 |
16,352 | 16,352 | 13,804,923 | 3,792 | A system includes a laser catheter and a rotating optical member to receive a laser beam along an optical path and rotate to a selected position to redirect the laser beam from the optical path onto one or more selected optical fibers of a laser catheter, wherein a distal end of the laser catheter irradiates an endovas... | 1. A method, comprising:
directing a laser beam along an optical path onto a rotating optical member; and rotating the optical member to redirect the laser beam from the optical path onto one or more selected optical fibers of a laser catheter; and irradiating, by a distal end of the laser catheter, an endovascular str... | A system includes a laser catheter and a rotating optical member to receive a laser beam along an optical path and rotate to a selected position to redirect the laser beam from the optical path onto one or more selected optical fibers of a laser catheter, wherein a distal end of the laser catheter irradiates an endovas... | 3,700 |
16,353 | 16,353 | 15,434,778 | 3,754 | The invention relates to a cartridge for at least two flowable components. The invention starts from a cartridge having at least two storage containers into which pistons can be inserted for dispensing components. So that the pistons cannot slip out of the storage containers again after the insertion, peripheral beads ... | 1. A cartridge configured to receive at least two flowable components comprising:
a first storage chamber configured to receive a first component, the first storage chamber having a first inner wall extending between a filling end of the cartridge and a discharge end of the cartridge, the first storage chamber further ... | The invention relates to a cartridge for at least two flowable components. The invention starts from a cartridge having at least two storage containers into which pistons can be inserted for dispensing components. So that the pistons cannot slip out of the storage containers again after the insertion, peripheral beads ... | 3,700 |
16,354 | 16,354 | 14,400,981 | 3,752 | The invention relates to a multi-component cartridge, a dispensing device for a multi-component cartridge, and a system for mixing and spraying flowable components. According to the invention, the multi-component cartridge ( 10 ) has a cartridge compressed-air channel ( 20 ) that is guided along two containers ( 11, 12... | 1. A multicomponent cartridge for receiving flowable components which are to be applied using a spray process, comprising
a first container for receiving a first component; a second container for receiving a second component; at least one cartridge outlet opening via which the components can exit the containers, and a ... | The invention relates to a multi-component cartridge, a dispensing device for a multi-component cartridge, and a system for mixing and spraying flowable components. According to the invention, the multi-component cartridge ( 10 ) has a cartridge compressed-air channel ( 20 ) that is guided along two containers ( 11, 12... | 3,700 |
16,355 | 16,355 | 14,072,211 | 3,773 | This invention includes surgical retractors that comprise an expandable frame that includes at least two base components, a connector, and at least two retractor blades attached to the expandable frame Also included are surgical retractors that comprise a housing component that includes a cylindrical portion and a cont... | 1. A surgical retractor, comprising:
a frame including a first base component, a second base component, and a connector that connects the first base component and the second base component, wherein at least one of the first base component and the second base component is moveable along a length of the connector, and up... | This invention includes surgical retractors that comprise an expandable frame that includes at least two base components, a connector, and at least two retractor blades attached to the expandable frame Also included are surgical retractors that comprise a housing component that includes a cylindrical portion and a cont... | 3,700 |
16,356 | 16,356 | 15,108,613 | 3,745 | A component for a gas turbine engine comprises an underlying substrate. A plurality of ceramic panels have intermediate thermal expansion joints bonded by a bond layer to the underlying substrate. The thermal expansion joints are formed of a material having a greater coefficient of expansion than a material forming the... | 1. A component for a gas turbine engine comprising:
an underlying substrate; a plurality of ceramic panels having intermediate thermal expansion joints bonded by a bond layer to said underlying substrate, with said thermal expansion joints formed of a material having a greater coefficient of expansion than a material f... | A component for a gas turbine engine comprises an underlying substrate. A plurality of ceramic panels have intermediate thermal expansion joints bonded by a bond layer to the underlying substrate. The thermal expansion joints are formed of a material having a greater coefficient of expansion than a material forming the... | 3,700 |
16,357 | 16,357 | 14,771,421 | 3,731 | Accurate and repeatable portioning of polycrystalline silicon chunks without excessive generation of fines is accomplished by separating silicon chunks into a multiplicity of weighed portions and combining at least four portions which together closely match a target weight into a plastic shipment bag which is then clos... | 1-11. (canceled) 12. A method for packing polysilicon chunks, comprising providing an amount of polysilicon chunks, taking a multiplicity of portions from the amount of polysilicon chunks by means of grabs, shovels, vessels, or manually, and weighing the portions, optionally classifying the portions of polysilicon chun... | Accurate and repeatable portioning of polycrystalline silicon chunks without excessive generation of fines is accomplished by separating silicon chunks into a multiplicity of weighed portions and combining at least four portions which together closely match a target weight into a plastic shipment bag which is then clos... | 3,700 |
16,358 | 16,358 | 13,779,411 | 3,752 | A system includes a raised floor, a sub-floor space below the raised floor, electrical components in the sub-floor space, and a fire suppression device coupled to the raised floor. The fire suppression device dispenses fire suppression material the electrical components in the sub-floor space. | 1. A data center, comprising:
a raised floor comprising one or more frame members and a plurality of tiles coupled to the one or more frame members; one or more rack computing systems coupled to at least one of the one or more the tiles; a sub-floor space below the raised floor; one or more data center infrastructure c... | A system includes a raised floor, a sub-floor space below the raised floor, electrical components in the sub-floor space, and a fire suppression device coupled to the raised floor. The fire suppression device dispenses fire suppression material the electrical components in the sub-floor space.1. A data center, comprisi... | 3,700 |
16,359 | 16,359 | 14,930,858 | 3,734 | A dual-compartment bag has similar front and back panels each having a pair of generally parallel and vertical longitudinal edges and top and bottom edges between respective upper and lower ends of the respective longitudinal edges. A transversely extending cross weld connects the front panel and the back panel and for... | 1. A dual-compartment bag comprising:
similar front and back panels each having a pair of generally parallel and vertical longitudinal edges and top and bottom edges between respective upper and lower ends of the respective longitudinal edges; a transversely extending cross weld connecting the front panel and the back ... | A dual-compartment bag has similar front and back panels each having a pair of generally parallel and vertical longitudinal edges and top and bottom edges between respective upper and lower ends of the respective longitudinal edges. A transversely extending cross weld connects the front panel and the back panel and for... | 3,700 |
16,360 | 16,360 | 15,708,070 | 3,711 | The present invention is a parachute toy. The parachute toy includes an elastic hinge and is adapted to achieve substantially high ascension heights via hand launching. The parachute toy may be provided in kit form such that the user may develop construction skills and satisfaction by assembling the parachute toy from ... | 1. A parachute toy having a hinged housing having latch members, an elastomeric member connected to said housing so as to apply an open-biasing-load to said housing, shroud lines connected to a canopy on a first end and to said housing on a second end, and a lanyard connected to a handle on a first end and to a latch m... | The present invention is a parachute toy. The parachute toy includes an elastic hinge and is adapted to achieve substantially high ascension heights via hand launching. The parachute toy may be provided in kit form such that the user may develop construction skills and satisfaction by assembling the parachute toy from ... | 3,700 |
16,361 | 16,361 | 15,074,045 | 3,731 | A loading unit including interlock assembly for attaching the loading unit to a surgical stapling instrument is provided. The interlock assembly is formed on a proximal end of a shell member and includes a collar member pivotally secured to the shell member. The collar member selectively secures the shell member to the... | 1. A loading unit including an interlock assembly for attaching the loading unit to a surgical stapling instrument, the loading unit comprising:
a shell member including a proximal end and a distal end, the shell member including a cylindrical portion formed on the proximal end of the shell member, the distal end of th... | A loading unit including interlock assembly for attaching the loading unit to a surgical stapling instrument is provided. The interlock assembly is formed on a proximal end of a shell member and includes a collar member pivotally secured to the shell member. The collar member selectively secures the shell member to the... | 3,700 |
16,362 | 16,362 | 14,409,601 | 3,793 | A visualization system may include a radiographic imaging apparatus for obtaining radioscopic images of a bodily organ with one or more radio discernible sensors introduced into the organ in order to sense physiological parameter(s) related to the physiological activity of the imaged organ. The sensors may be pressure ... | 1. A method for displaying images of bodily organs and parameters related to the physiological activity of the bodily organs, the method comprising:
(i) introducing one or more sensing elements into a bodily organ, each sensing element comprising one or more radio discernible sensors, each sensor outputting a signal re... | A visualization system may include a radiographic imaging apparatus for obtaining radioscopic images of a bodily organ with one or more radio discernible sensors introduced into the organ in order to sense physiological parameter(s) related to the physiological activity of the imaged organ. The sensors may be pressure ... | 3,700 |
16,363 | 16,363 | 14,912,317 | 3,745 | An airfoil includes a core having a first surface, a skin having a second surface disposed over at least a portion of the first surface of the core, and at least one of a transient liquid phase (TLP) bond and a partial transient liquid phase (PTLP) bond. The bond(s) are disposed between the first surface and the second... | 1. An airfoil comprising:
a core having a first surface; a skin having a second surface disposed over at least a portion of the first surface of the core; and at least one of a transient liquid phase (TLP) bond and a partial transient liquid phase (PTLP) bond disposed between the first surface and the second surface, t... | An airfoil includes a core having a first surface, a skin having a second surface disposed over at least a portion of the first surface of the core, and at least one of a transient liquid phase (TLP) bond and a partial transient liquid phase (PTLP) bond. The bond(s) are disposed between the first surface and the second... | 3,700 |
16,364 | 16,364 | 12,577,330 | 3,761 | The present invention provides methods for decomposing and extracting compositions for the recovery of petroleum-based materials from composites comprising those petroleum-based materials, comprising subjecting the compositions and/or composites to microwave radiation, wherein the microwave radiation is in the range of... | 1. An apparatus for extracting a petroleum-based material from a composite comprising petroleum-based material, comprising:
a microwave radiation generator, wherein said generator is capable of applying microwave radiation characterized as having at least one frequency component in the range of from about 4 GHz to abou... | The present invention provides methods for decomposing and extracting compositions for the recovery of petroleum-based materials from composites comprising those petroleum-based materials, comprising subjecting the compositions and/or composites to microwave radiation, wherein the microwave radiation is in the range of... | 3,700 |
16,365 | 16,365 | 14,556,315 | 3,741 | A compressor is provided including a casing, a hub, a flow path, a plurality of blades, and an end-wall treatment formed in at least one of the casing and the hub, and facing a tip of each blade. The flow path is formed between the casing and the hub, and the plurality of blades is positioned in the flow path. The tip ... | 1. A compressor comprising:
a casing; a hub; a flow path formed between the casing and the hub; a plurality of blades positioned in the flow path; and an end-wall treatment formed in at least one of the casing and the hub, and facing a tip of each blade among the plurality of blades, wherein the tip of each blade and t... | A compressor is provided including a casing, a hub, a flow path, a plurality of blades, and an end-wall treatment formed in at least one of the casing and the hub, and facing a tip of each blade. The flow path is formed between the casing and the hub, and the plurality of blades is positioned in the flow path. The tip ... | 3,700 |
16,366 | 16,366 | 14,878,156 | 3,781 | An array of packages comprising two or more different sizes of absorbent articles, the array comprising first, second, and third packages comprising first, second, and third absorbent articles having at least first and second sizes. The first, second, and third articles may have an insert length to rise ratio greater t... | 1. An absorbent article having a central chassis, the central chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core, the absorbent article comprising:
a front waist region and a front waist edge; a back waist region and a back waist edge; a front belt comprising a front inner belt layer and a front outer bel... | An array of packages comprising two or more different sizes of absorbent articles, the array comprising first, second, and third packages comprising first, second, and third absorbent articles having at least first and second sizes. The first, second, and third articles may have an insert length to rise ratio greater t... | 3,700 |
16,367 | 16,367 | 14,749,802 | 3,731 | A housing device for a hand-held power tool includes at least one receiving interface configured to receive a battery unit. The at least one receiving interface is further configured to receive a mains power connection unit as an alternative to the battery unit. | 1. A housing device for a hand-held power tool, comprising:
at least one receiving interface which is configured to receive a battery unit; the at least one receiving interface being further configured to receive a mains power connection unit as an alternative to the battery unit. 2. The housing device according to cla... | A housing device for a hand-held power tool includes at least one receiving interface configured to receive a battery unit. The at least one receiving interface is further configured to receive a mains power connection unit as an alternative to the battery unit.1. A housing device for a hand-held power tool, comprising... | 3,700 |
16,368 | 16,368 | 14,044,886 | 3,791 | A steering tool includes an internal tube disposed inside an external tube. The internal and external tubes are arranged for longitudinal axial movement relative to one another. A distal end of the internal tube is fixedly joined to a distal end of the external tube. At least one of the internal and external tubes is s... | 1. A steering tool comprising:
an internal tube disposed inside an external tube, said internal and external tubes being arranged for longitudinal axial movement relative to one another, wherein a distal end of said internal tube is fixedly joined to a distal end of said external tube, and at least one of said internal... | A steering tool includes an internal tube disposed inside an external tube. The internal and external tubes are arranged for longitudinal axial movement relative to one another. A distal end of the internal tube is fixedly joined to a distal end of the external tube. At least one of the internal and external tubes is s... | 3,700 |
16,369 | 16,369 | 14,822,763 | 3,792 | An implantable medical device assembly comprises a sealed housing; a motor including a rotating output shaft within the sealed housing; a first coaxial shaft within the sealed housing, the first coaxial shaft being mechanically coupled to the rotating output shaft such that rotation of the rotating output shaft drives ... | 1. An implantable medical device assembly comprising:
a sealed housing; a motor within the sealed housing, the motor including a rotating output shaft; a first coaxial shaft within the sealed housing, the first coaxial shaft being mechanically coupled to the rotating output shaft such that rotation of the rotating outp... | An implantable medical device assembly comprises a sealed housing; a motor including a rotating output shaft within the sealed housing; a first coaxial shaft within the sealed housing, the first coaxial shaft being mechanically coupled to the rotating output shaft such that rotation of the rotating output shaft drives ... | 3,700 |
16,370 | 16,370 | 13,798,845 | 3,715 | Methods and systems for altering behavior by providing a first stimulus to a subject. The first stimulus is an interactive activity requiring that the subject perform one or more actions to interact with one or more icons on one or more computing devices. The first stimulus is selected to correspond to a current physio... | 1. A method for altering behavior of a subject, the method comprising:
providing, via one or more computing devices, a first stimulus to a subject, wherein the first stimulus is an interactive activity requiring that the subject perform one or more actions to interact with one or more icons on the one or more computing... | Methods and systems for altering behavior by providing a first stimulus to a subject. The first stimulus is an interactive activity requiring that the subject perform one or more actions to interact with one or more icons on one or more computing devices. The first stimulus is selected to correspond to a current physio... | 3,700 |
16,371 | 16,371 | 14,974,151 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine comprises a fan rotor having fan blades received within an outer nacelle. The fan blades are provided with at least a first type having a first natural frequency, and a second type having a second natural frequency. The fan rotor has a first mount structure intended for the first type and a distinc... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a fan rotor having fan blades received within an outer nacelle; and said fan blades being provided with at least a first type having a first natural frequency, and a second type having a second natural frequency and said fan rotor having a first mount structure intended for said firs... | A gas turbine engine comprises a fan rotor having fan blades received within an outer nacelle. The fan blades are provided with at least a first type having a first natural frequency, and a second type having a second natural frequency. The fan rotor has a first mount structure intended for the first type and a distinc... | 3,700 |
16,372 | 16,372 | 14,359,579 | 3,792 | A direct current application device includes a direct current source or an appliance configured to be linked to a direct current source. A first electrode is configured to be connected to the direct current source. The first electrode comprises a plurality of needles comprising 3-12 needles which are configured to comp... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A direct current application device, the direct current application device comprising:
a direct current source or an appliance configured to be linked to a direct current source; a first electrode configured to be connected to the direct current source, the first electrode comprising a plurality of... | A direct current application device includes a direct current source or an appliance configured to be linked to a direct current source. A first electrode is configured to be connected to the direct current source. The first electrode comprises a plurality of needles comprising 3-12 needles which are configured to comp... | 3,700 |
16,373 | 16,373 | 15,899,720 | 3,793 | A surgical apparatus comprises an instrument body, an end effector, and a control module. The end effector is in communication with the handle assembly. The end effector is operable for use in a surgical procedure. The control module is in communication with the end effector. The end effector with the control module is... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A surgical instrument, comprising:
(a) an end effector including an ultrasonic blade configured to deliver an ultrasonic energy to a surgical site, wherein the ultrasonic blade is further configured to deliver a nerve excitation energy to a nerve tissue at the surgical site; and (b) a control modul... | A surgical apparatus comprises an instrument body, an end effector, and a control module. The end effector is in communication with the handle assembly. The end effector is operable for use in a surgical procedure. The control module is in communication with the end effector. The end effector with the control module is... | 3,700 |
16,374 | 16,374 | 15,049,503 | 3,771 | A surgical fastener configured to close an opening in tissue is provided. The surgical fastener includes a base defining a central axis at least one pair of legs extending from the base. Each of the legs includes a base portion and a tissue engaging portion. When in a first position, each of the tissue engaging portion... | 1-11. (canceled) 12. A method of inserting a surgical fastener to close an opening through tissue, the method comprising:
providing an insertion instrument including a surgical fastener releasably secured to a distal end thereof, the surgical fastener having an open configuration and being closable; inserting the dista... | A surgical fastener configured to close an opening in tissue is provided. The surgical fastener includes a base defining a central axis at least one pair of legs extending from the base. Each of the legs includes a base portion and a tissue engaging portion. When in a first position, each of the tissue engaging portion... | 3,700 |
16,375 | 16,375 | 13,785,273 | 3,791 | The present invention relates to a movement disorder monitor with high sensitivity, and a method of measuring the severity of a subject's movement disorder. The present invention additionally relates to a drug delivery system for dosing a subject in response to the increased severity of a subject's symptoms. The presen... | 1. A method of quantifying severity of a subjects movement disorder comprising the steps of:
providing a device to a subject, the device comprising at least one sensor having a signal corresponding to a subject's external body motion associated with a movement disorder; measuring the subject's external body motion with... | The present invention relates to a movement disorder monitor with high sensitivity, and a method of measuring the severity of a subject's movement disorder. The present invention additionally relates to a drug delivery system for dosing a subject in response to the increased severity of a subject's symptoms. The presen... | 3,700 |
16,376 | 16,376 | 13,976,038 | 3,785 | Continuity of therapy associated with a respiratory treatment device may be measured. Information relating to therapy administered via the respiratory treatment device to a subject during a therapy session may be received. Based on the received information, a quantity of therapy interruption events that occurred during... | 1. A method for measuring continuity of therapy associated with a respiratory treatment device, the method comprising:
executing one or more computer program modules using one or more processors, the one or more computer program modules configured to cause the one or more processors to: receive information relating to ... | Continuity of therapy associated with a respiratory treatment device may be measured. Information relating to therapy administered via the respiratory treatment device to a subject during a therapy session may be received. Based on the received information, a quantity of therapy interruption events that occurred during... | 3,700 |
16,377 | 16,377 | 14,282,613 | 3,775 | Embodiments relate to devices, systems, kits and methods for achieving maxillo-mandibular fixation (MMF). In an embodiment, a system comprises a plurality of dental occlusion ties and/or tension band ties (referred to herein as “DO ties” and “TB ties,” respectively). In another embodiment, a system or kit can comprise ... | 1. A device for immobilizing the upper or lower jaw comprising:
an elongate body; a clasp mechanism operably coupled to the elongate body and configured to receive at least a portion of the elongate body to form a loop to extend between first and second interdental spaces, wherein the clasp mechanism is integrally form... | Embodiments relate to devices, systems, kits and methods for achieving maxillo-mandibular fixation (MMF). In an embodiment, a system comprises a plurality of dental occlusion ties and/or tension band ties (referred to herein as “DO ties” and “TB ties,” respectively). In another embodiment, a system or kit can comprise ... | 3,700 |
16,378 | 16,378 | 14,860,272 | 3,711 | The indoor basketball game system includes a multi-paneled folding backboard with a basketball hoop disposed on it. A winged ball deflector is disposed on the ground adjacent the bottom of the backboard and inclined upwards on the board from the bottom edge to form a ball return feature. The ball return feature of the ... | 1. An indoor basketball game system, comprising:
a backboard, the backboard comprising a center section having a front surface and a back surface, a first side section and a second side section, the first side section disposed along a first vertical side edge of the center section and the second side section disposed a... | The indoor basketball game system includes a multi-paneled folding backboard with a basketball hoop disposed on it. A winged ball deflector is disposed on the ground adjacent the bottom of the backboard and inclined upwards on the board from the bottom edge to form a ball return feature. The ball return feature of the ... | 3,700 |
16,379 | 16,379 | 15,091,025 | 3,726 | A non-conventional, low temperature, process for applying a thin electrically insulating coating arrangement with high density, high purity, minimal porosity, and improved adhesion strength to a steel bearing component is provided. The bearing component is formed from steel and machined or otherwise formed to a near ne... | 1. A method for providing an electrically insulating coating to a bearing component, comprising:
providing a bearing component formed from steel and machined or otherwise formed to a near net shape; electro-chemically depositing a high purity aluminum on the steel bearing component using a non-aqueous electrolyte in an... | A non-conventional, low temperature, process for applying a thin electrically insulating coating arrangement with high density, high purity, minimal porosity, and improved adhesion strength to a steel bearing component is provided. The bearing component is formed from steel and machined or otherwise formed to a near ne... | 3,700 |
16,380 | 16,380 | 15,160,461 | 3,711 | A tackling dummy hit pad comprises an inner cushion or resilient pad having a tight-fitting durable covering, wherein the tackling dummy is generally formed into the shape of a person. The tackling dummy preferably includes a torso or main body portion with pair of shoulders extending from each side thereof, and a pair... | 1. A tackling dummy hit pad comprising:
a resilient cushion member having a shape of a human torso, including a main body member with a left and right upper arm extending outwardly from an upper portion of said main body member, wherein said left upper arm extends from a left side of said main body member and said righ... | A tackling dummy hit pad comprises an inner cushion or resilient pad having a tight-fitting durable covering, wherein the tackling dummy is generally formed into the shape of a person. The tackling dummy preferably includes a torso or main body portion with pair of shoulders extending from each side thereof, and a pair... | 3,700 |
16,381 | 16,381 | 14,777,607 | 3,763 | Disclosed is a collecting pipe ( 1 ), comprising: an axially extending inner chamber ( 20 ), the inner chamber ( 20 ) comprising a refrigerant inlet chamber ( 18 ) and a refrigerant distribution chamber ( 19 ), the refrigerant inlet chamber ( 18 ) and refrigerant distribution chamber ( 19 ) being separated from each ot... | 1. A collecting pipe comprising:
an axially extending inner chamber comprising a refrigerant inlet chamber and a refrigerant distribution chamber which are separated from each other and in fluid communication with each other, a refrigerant entering said refrigerant inlet chamber and being distributed to heat exchange t... | Disclosed is a collecting pipe ( 1 ), comprising: an axially extending inner chamber ( 20 ), the inner chamber ( 20 ) comprising a refrigerant inlet chamber ( 18 ) and a refrigerant distribution chamber ( 19 ), the refrigerant inlet chamber ( 18 ) and refrigerant distribution chamber ( 19 ) being separated from each ot... | 3,700 |
16,382 | 16,382 | 14,491,930 | 3,732 | Biomechanically, a human foot operates as a lever of the second class during the motions involved with walking, running or jumping. Extending the toes during such motion increases the distance between the fulcrum and effort of the foot-lever and results in increased foot propulsion. Disclosed are apparatus and related ... | 1. A method for improving bipedal motion where the heel of a foot is raised while the toes of the foot are in mechanical contact with the ground, said method comprising the steps of:
placing a portion of the foot over an abrupt drop-off and a ridge on the inside of footwear; and, raising the heel of the foot so that a ... | Biomechanically, a human foot operates as a lever of the second class during the motions involved with walking, running or jumping. Extending the toes during such motion increases the distance between the fulcrum and effort of the foot-lever and results in increased foot propulsion. Disclosed are apparatus and related ... | 3,700 |
16,383 | 16,383 | 13,426,079 | 3,775 | A bone fixation device includes an aiming guide extending from a first end to a second end, the aiming guide having a plurality of aiming holes, each aiming hole extending through the aiming guide from a proximal face to a distal face along a corresponding aiming hole axis and a bone implant having a proximal face faci... | 1. A bone fixation device, comprising a bone implant integrally formed with an aiming guide, the aiming guide being spaced apart from the bone implant by a first connecting bar extending therebetween. 2. The bone fixation device of claim 1, further comprising a second connecting bar connecting the aiming guide to the i... | A bone fixation device includes an aiming guide extending from a first end to a second end, the aiming guide having a plurality of aiming holes, each aiming hole extending through the aiming guide from a proximal face to a distal face along a corresponding aiming hole axis and a bone implant having a proximal face faci... | 3,700 |
16,384 | 16,384 | 14,903,480 | 3,735 | A packaged food item has a package holding the food item, with a preformed part having a receptacle with a peripheral edge, and second part sealed to the edge, forming an enclosure holding the food item. The receptacle is a sheet having an inner face conforming to a shaped portion of a surface of the food item, and may... | 1. A packaged food item comprising a package having an enclosure adapted to hold the food item, wherein the package comprises:
a first package part comprising a receptacle having an opening with an edge extending at least partially around the opening, and a second package part attached to the edge, wherein the enclosur... | A packaged food item has a package holding the food item, with a preformed part having a receptacle with a peripheral edge, and second part sealed to the edge, forming an enclosure holding the food item. The receptacle is a sheet having an inner face conforming to a shaped portion of a surface of the food item, and may... | 3,700 |
16,385 | 16,385 | 12,438,934 | 3,783 | The invention relates to a device for the heat treatment of a target region of a biological tissue, comprising: energy generator means for delivering energy to a focal point (P) in the target region; means for measuring the spatial temperature distribution in said region; a control unit comprising means for controlling... | 1. A thermal treatment device to treat a target region of a biological tissue, comprising:
energy generating means (3,4) to supply energy to a focal point (P) in the target region, means (2) to measure the spatial distribution of temperature in said region, a control unit (7) comprising means to control moving of the f... | The invention relates to a device for the heat treatment of a target region of a biological tissue, comprising: energy generator means for delivering energy to a focal point (P) in the target region; means for measuring the spatial temperature distribution in said region; a control unit comprising means for controlling... | 3,700 |
16,386 | 16,386 | 13,439,826 | 3,791 | A body part circumference measurement device is disclosed that incorporates a plurality of health risk markers which are customized to indicate the health risk levels for a single patient in different possible populations of patients. The body part used to generate the circumference measurement can be a patient's waist... | 1. A measurement device incorporating health related markers for diverse populations of users, comprising:
a plurality of age groups represented on the measurement device; and a plurality of health related markers disposed on the measurement device;
wherein each health related marker is associated with an age group out... | A body part circumference measurement device is disclosed that incorporates a plurality of health risk markers which are customized to indicate the health risk levels for a single patient in different possible populations of patients. The body part used to generate the circumference measurement can be a patient's waist... | 3,700 |
16,387 | 16,387 | 11,379,176 | 3,715 | A system and method for delivering and licensing wager gaming content is described herein. In one embodiment, the system can include a wager gaming machine to receive gaming content, conduct wagering games based on the gaming content, and transmit information indicating how the wager gaming machine used the gaming cont... | 1. A method comprising:
transmitting a list of available wager gaming content and available licensing content; receiving a selection of the available wager gaming content and available licensing content; and transmitting wager gaming content and licensing content associated with the selection. 2. The method of claim... | A system and method for delivering and licensing wager gaming content is described herein. In one embodiment, the system can include a wager gaming machine to receive gaming content, conduct wagering games based on the gaming content, and transmit information indicating how the wager gaming machine used the gaming cont... | 3,700 |
16,388 | 16,388 | 15,062,301 | 3,726 | A magnetic roller for being rotatable on a ferromagnetic surface is provided. The magnetic roller includes a roller wheel having an inner space, a magnetic array arrangement and at least one first drive mechanism. Further, the magnetic array arrangement is adapted to be swivelably disposed within the inner space of the... | 1. A magnetic roller for being rotatable on a ferromagnetic surface ‘F’, the magnetic roller, comprising:
a roller wheel having an inner space;
a magnetic array arrangement swivelably disposed within the inner space of the roller wheel, the magnetic array arrangement having a strong adhesion force side and a weak adhes... | A magnetic roller for being rotatable on a ferromagnetic surface is provided. The magnetic roller includes a roller wheel having an inner space, a magnetic array arrangement and at least one first drive mechanism. Further, the magnetic array arrangement is adapted to be swivelably disposed within the inner space of the... | 3,700 |
16,389 | 16,389 | 14,742,642 | 3,761 | A carpet seaming iron includes a base assembly and a top cover, within which the heating and control components are located. A bimetal thermostat, an over-temperature cutoff, and/or a thermistor and thermistor cover are secured between the base assembly and top cover by an elevated surface of the base assembly. The bas... | 1. A carpet seaming iron comprising:
a bimetal thermostat; a base assembly having a surface on which the bimetal thermostat is positioned; and a bimetal thermostat top cover coupled to the base assembly, the bimetal thermostat top cover securing the bimetal thermostat to the base assembly. 2. The carpet seaming iron of... | A carpet seaming iron includes a base assembly and a top cover, within which the heating and control components are located. A bimetal thermostat, an over-temperature cutoff, and/or a thermistor and thermistor cover are secured between the base assembly and top cover by an elevated surface of the base assembly. The bas... | 3,700 |
16,390 | 16,390 | 11,647,272 | 3,793 | A method of monitoring contact between a probe and a tissue surface includes placing the probe in proximity to the surface, robotically moving the probe, measuring a tissue parameter at the distal end of the probe, calculating an amount of change in the measured tissue parameter between measurements thereof, and indica... | 1. A method of monitoring contact between a probe and a tissue surface, the probe having a sensor at a distal end thereof, the method comprising:
placing the probe in proximity to the tissue surface; robotically moving the probe; measuring a tissue parameter at the distal end of the probe using the sensor; calculat... | A method of monitoring contact between a probe and a tissue surface includes placing the probe in proximity to the surface, robotically moving the probe, measuring a tissue parameter at the distal end of the probe, calculating an amount of change in the measured tissue parameter between measurements thereof, and indica... | 3,700 |
16,391 | 16,391 | 14,215,807 | 3,774 | Methods and systems are provided for transplantation of a biological material to a plurality of recipients from a plurality of donors. One or a series of paired donations are made, where one or more donors and/or recipients can be international in origin. Improved care and cost savings are obtained by shifting time-bas... | 1. A method for transplantation of a biological material, the method including a pool of a plurality of donor-recipient pairs, each donor-recipient pair including a recipient in need of the biological material and a donor willing to provide the biological material to the recipient, the method comprising:
transplanting ... | Methods and systems are provided for transplantation of a biological material to a plurality of recipients from a plurality of donors. One or a series of paired donations are made, where one or more donors and/or recipients can be international in origin. Improved care and cost savings are obtained by shifting time-bas... | 3,700 |
16,392 | 16,392 | 15,535,566 | 3,794 | At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a convective system including an inflatable convective device and a manifold. The inflatable convective device has a pneumatic structure and two openings into the pneumatic structure. The hose manifold includes a hose connector configured to connect to a hose, two... | 1. A convective system, comprising:
an inflatable convective device having a pneumatic structure and two openings into the pneumatic structure, wherein at least part of the convective device is air permeable; a hose manifold comprising:
a hose connector configured to connect to a hose,
two outlet connectors configured ... | At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a convective system including an inflatable convective device and a manifold. The inflatable convective device has a pneumatic structure and two openings into the pneumatic structure. The hose manifold includes a hose connector configured to connect to a hose, two... | 3,700 |
16,393 | 16,393 | 13,295,601 | 3,763 | A process comprising separating a hydrocarbon feed stream into a natural gas-rich stream and a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-rich stream using process equipment comprising only one multi-stage separation column, wherein the natural gas-rich stream has an energy content of less than or equal to about 1,300 British therm... | 1. A process comprising:
separating a hydrocarbon feed stream into a natural gas-rich stream and a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-rich stream using process equipment comprising only one multi-stage separation column, wherein the natural gas-rich stream has an energy content of less than or equal to about 1,300 British t... | A process comprising separating a hydrocarbon feed stream into a natural gas-rich stream and a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-rich stream using process equipment comprising only one multi-stage separation column, wherein the natural gas-rich stream has an energy content of less than or equal to about 1,300 British therm... | 3,700 |
16,394 | 16,394 | 15,231,945 | 3,753 | A ball valve positioned between a first line and a second line includes a housing and a ball disposed a ball disposed within the housing. The ball includes a bore and is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. The ball valve also includes an annular seat disposed between the housing and the... | 1. A ball valve positioned between a first line and a second line, comprising:
a housing; a ball disposed within the housing and having a bore, wherein the ball is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position; an annular seat disposed between the housing and the ball, wherein the annular seat com... | A ball valve positioned between a first line and a second line includes a housing and a ball disposed a ball disposed within the housing. The ball includes a bore and is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. The ball valve also includes an annular seat disposed between the housing and the... | 3,700 |
16,395 | 16,395 | 12,162,778 | 3,791 | The invention relates to a method for acquiring several changing values and representing the acquired values on a monitoring screen, as well as to a device with a screen in order, on this, to represent changing values acquired during ventilation of the patient. The device comprises means for acquiring at least three ch... | 1. A method for acquiring several, changing values of a different origin of a mechanically ventilated patient and representing the values on a monitoring screen, comprising:
acquiring at least three values, qualitatively representing together in a single graphic element a pictorial representation of the lung shape, and... | The invention relates to a method for acquiring several changing values and representing the acquired values on a monitoring screen, as well as to a device with a screen in order, on this, to represent changing values acquired during ventilation of the patient. The device comprises means for acquiring at least three ch... | 3,700 |
16,396 | 16,396 | 13,766,063 | 3,786 | An apparatus for supporting an extremity during tissue debridement and capturing fluid and tissue resulting from tissue debridement includes an extremity-supporting base and barrier shroud. The apparatus can be used in tissue debridement procedures to contain and control drainage of fluid and tissue. The apparatus supp... | 1. An apparatus for supporting an extremity during tissue debridement and capturing fluid and tissue resulting from tissue debridement, comprising:
an extremity-supporting base configured to support an extremity of a patient during tissue debridement, said base having a proximal end positioned nearest a patient's body ... | An apparatus for supporting an extremity during tissue debridement and capturing fluid and tissue resulting from tissue debridement includes an extremity-supporting base and barrier shroud. The apparatus can be used in tissue debridement procedures to contain and control drainage of fluid and tissue. The apparatus supp... | 3,700 |
16,397 | 16,397 | 15,149,294 | 3,772 | A dental restoration system including a dental prosthesis having an occlusal body having defined therein a cavity and having an outer profile; and a dental abutment having a main body with a gingival part for anchoring to an implant and an occlusal part shaped to fit within the cavity to support cementation of the dent... | 1. A dental restoration system, comprising:
a dental prosthesis comprising an occlusal body having defined therein a cavity and having an outside profile; and a dental abutment having a main body with a gingival part to be anchored to an implant and an occlusal part shaped to fit within the cavity to support cementatio... | A dental restoration system including a dental prosthesis having an occlusal body having defined therein a cavity and having an outer profile; and a dental abutment having a main body with a gingival part for anchoring to an implant and an occlusal part shaped to fit within the cavity to support cementation of the dent... | 3,700 |
16,398 | 16,398 | 14,496,153 | 3,791 | A contact sensing assembly including a catheter including an electrode having a base portion mounted adjacent a head portion of the catheter body. A sensor is disposed adjacent the base portion for measuring compression or tensile forces applied to an electrode tip portion, and includes a predetermined sensitivity. The... | 1-39. (canceled) 40. A contact sensing assembly comprising:
a catheter comprising a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a head portion; an electrode comprising a tip portion and a base portion, wherein the base portion is adjacent to the head portion of the catheter body; a gap separating the base portion of ... | A contact sensing assembly including a catheter including an electrode having a base portion mounted adjacent a head portion of the catheter body. A sensor is disposed adjacent the base portion for measuring compression or tensile forces applied to an electrode tip portion, and includes a predetermined sensitivity. The... | 3,700 |
16,399 | 16,399 | 14,755,257 | 3,746 | A suction fitting coupled to a scroll compressor that has an outer housing with an inside diameter and a suction port defined in a wall of the outer housing. A suction duct is disposed inside the outer housing at a spaced distance from the wall of the outer housing. The suction duct defines an entrance port aligned wit... | 1. A suction fitting coupled to a scroll compressor, the scroll compressor including an outer housing having an inside diameter and a suction port defined in a wall of the outer housing, and a suction duct disposed inside the outer housing a spaced distance from the wall of the outer housing, with the suction duct defi... | A suction fitting coupled to a scroll compressor that has an outer housing with an inside diameter and a suction port defined in a wall of the outer housing. A suction duct is disposed inside the outer housing at a spaced distance from the wall of the outer housing. The suction duct defines an entrance port aligned wit... | 3,700 |
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