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16,500 | 16,500 | 14,471,525 | 3,785 | A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes vari... | 1. A patient interface assembly for non-invasive positive pressure ventilation of a patient by application of breathable gas at positive pressure to the airway of the patient wearing the patient interface assembly, the patient interface assembly comprising:
a patient interface frame; a patient interface body assembly c... | A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes vari... | 3,700 |
16,501 | 16,501 | 15,611,111 | 3,711 | A golf club head includes a striking face, and a bottom portion secured to, and extending rearward of, the striking face. A top portion of the golf club head is secured to, and extends rearward of, the striking face. The top portion includes a substrate layer and a sealant layer disposed on the substrate layer. The sea... | 1. A golf club head comprising:
a striking face; a bottom portion secured to, and extending rearward of, the striking face; and a top portion secured to, and extending rearward of, the striking face, the top portion comprising a substrate layer and a sealant layer disposed on the substrate layer, a roughened region def... | A golf club head includes a striking face, and a bottom portion secured to, and extending rearward of, the striking face. A top portion of the golf club head is secured to, and extends rearward of, the striking face. The top portion includes a substrate layer and a sealant layer disposed on the substrate layer. The sea... | 3,700 |
16,502 | 16,502 | 14,712,101 | 3,723 | A communications cable ( 11 ) is provided with a pliant sleeve ( 12, 21, 31 ) to allow it to be more easily inserted into a conduit. One form of the sleeve ( 12 ) has hook ( 14 ) and loop ( 15 ) connected to each other so that the sleeve ( 12 ) can engage the cable ( 11 ). Another form of the sleeve ( 21 ) is spring-lo... | 1. Apparatus to be inserted into a conduit comprising a cable having a casing, a pliant sleeve made of a material which provides less friction than said casing and which is positioned around said casing, and an adhesive between said casing and said sleeve to attach said sleeve to said casing to make it easier to insert... | A communications cable ( 11 ) is provided with a pliant sleeve ( 12, 21, 31 ) to allow it to be more easily inserted into a conduit. One form of the sleeve ( 12 ) has hook ( 14 ) and loop ( 15 ) connected to each other so that the sleeve ( 12 ) can engage the cable ( 11 ). Another form of the sleeve ( 21 ) is spring-lo... | 3,700 |
16,503 | 16,503 | 16,352,532 | 3,711 | The present invention is an arcade game with a crane mechanism that uses a suction device to capture and extract beverages in aluminum cans. The arcade game may use a rotating playing field where the targets sit on a turn-table type rotating disk, or the targets may be arranged on a stationary playing field. The pick-u... | 1. An arcade game, comprising:
a housing; a vacuum pick-up device including a circular suction cup having a suction cup diameter; player controls for maneuvering the vacuum pick-up device; a plurality of aluminum cans of beverage, inverted and arranged on a playing surface, the inverted aluminum cans having a bottom su... | The present invention is an arcade game with a crane mechanism that uses a suction device to capture and extract beverages in aluminum cans. The arcade game may use a rotating playing field where the targets sit on a turn-table type rotating disk, or the targets may be arranged on a stationary playing field. The pick-u... | 3,700 |
16,504 | 16,504 | 14,668,348 | 3,715 | Some embodiments may relate to wagering one or more events. Such events may include sporting events. For example, one or more races may be wagered upon. In some embodiments, one or more wager may include an in running or in game wager. In some embodiments, one or more wagers may include a wager on a group of participan... | 1. A method comprising:
determining, by a computing system, a first target odds for a first group of race participants; determining, by the computing system, a second target odds for a second group of race participants; adding, by the computing system, a favorite participant of a race to the first group; adding, by the... | Some embodiments may relate to wagering one or more events. Such events may include sporting events. For example, one or more races may be wagered upon. In some embodiments, one or more wager may include an in running or in game wager. In some embodiments, one or more wagers may include a wager on a group of participan... | 3,700 |
16,505 | 16,505 | 13,838,126 | 3,731 | A cordless, hand-held power tool, such as a hammer drill/driver, a drill/driver, an impact driver, an impact wrench, etc., that includes a brushless direct current (“BLDC”) motor. Each of the hand-held power tool includes a removable and rechargeable battery pack, electronics, and a BLDC motor that have been designed a... | 1. A hand-held power tool comprising:
a housing including a body and a handle portion; a trigger switch configured to generate a trigger signal; a first battery terminal and a second battery terminal configured to electrically connect to a battery pack, the battery pack including a plurality of lithium-based battery ce... | A cordless, hand-held power tool, such as a hammer drill/driver, a drill/driver, an impact driver, an impact wrench, etc., that includes a brushless direct current (“BLDC”) motor. Each of the hand-held power tool includes a removable and rechargeable battery pack, electronics, and a BLDC motor that have been designed a... | 3,700 |
16,506 | 16,506 | 13,648,449 | 3,794 | Methods and systems are adapted for ablation of target tissue in a living subject by predicting a lesion size that would result from placing an ablation electrode into contact with the target tissue at a particular contact force while applying energy at a given power level for a particular time interval. The prediction... | 1. A method of ablation, comprising the steps of:
inserting a probe into a body of a living subject, the probe having an ablation electrode; choosing a contact force between the ablation electrode and a target tissue, a power level and a time interval; making a prediction of a lesion size that would result from placing... | Methods and systems are adapted for ablation of target tissue in a living subject by predicting a lesion size that would result from placing an ablation electrode into contact with the target tissue at a particular contact force while applying energy at a given power level for a particular time interval. The prediction... | 3,700 |
16,507 | 16,507 | 15,616,028 | 3,792 | A therapy lighting assembly, comprising a hollow housing, wherein a first surface has a plurality of openings, and the first side and the second side have a plurality of slots, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) arranged in predetermined arrays secured within the hollow housing so that the plurality of LEDs are... | 1. A therapy lighting assembly, comprising:
a hollow housing having a first surface, a second surface, a first side, a second side, and a first end, wherein the first surface has a first plurality of openings, the second surface has a second plurality of openings, and the first side and the second side have a plurality... | A therapy lighting assembly, comprising a hollow housing, wherein a first surface has a plurality of openings, and the first side and the second side have a plurality of slots, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) arranged in predetermined arrays secured within the hollow housing so that the plurality of LEDs are... | 3,700 |
16,508 | 16,508 | 13,993,688 | 3,724 | An apparatus is provided for processing fruit or vegetables in order to obtain a flowable mass, such as juice or puree and includes a receptacle, an extraction unit for mechanically extracting juice and pulp from the fruit or vegetables, the unit being located within the receptacle for discharging the juice and pulp in... | 1. An apparatus for extracting juice and pulp from fruit or vegetables in order to obtain a flowable mass, such as juice or puree, comprising:
a receptacle; a cylindrical strainer located within the receptacle and rotatable about its axis of symmetry, the cylindrical strainer having a bottom and a perforated side wall;... | An apparatus is provided for processing fruit or vegetables in order to obtain a flowable mass, such as juice or puree and includes a receptacle, an extraction unit for mechanically extracting juice and pulp from the fruit or vegetables, the unit being located within the receptacle for discharging the juice and pulp in... | 3,700 |
16,509 | 16,509 | 15,175,028 | 3,793 | An apparatus for medical examinations includes a first arm that is rotatable about an axis, the first arm being configured to carry a radiation source or a radiation detector. The apparatus for medical examinations also includes a second arm that is rotatable about the axis, the second arm being configured to carry a r... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. An apparatus for medical examinations, the apparatus comprising:
a first arm rotatable about an axis, a radiation detector or a radiation source being disposed on an end of the first arm; a second arm rotatable about the same axis, the second arm carrying a radiation source or a radiation detector ... | An apparatus for medical examinations includes a first arm that is rotatable about an axis, the first arm being configured to carry a radiation source or a radiation detector. The apparatus for medical examinations also includes a second arm that is rotatable about the axis, the second arm being configured to carry a r... | 3,700 |
16,510 | 16,510 | 15,189,803 | 3,715 | A system and method calculates discounted projected values (DPVs) of players of a fantasy sports league. Weighted average logic receives prior season value based drafting (VBD) values corresponding to athletes of a first position. The weighted average logic calculates weighted VBD values of players of the first positio... | 1. A system to calculate discounted projected values (PVs) of players of a fantasy sports league comprising:
weighted average logic configured to receive two or more seasons of prior value based drafting (VBD) values associated with athletes of a first player position of a plurality of player position types of the fant... | A system and method calculates discounted projected values (DPVs) of players of a fantasy sports league. Weighted average logic receives prior season value based drafting (VBD) values corresponding to athletes of a first position. The weighted average logic calculates weighted VBD values of players of the first positio... | 3,700 |
16,511 | 16,511 | 15,363,029 | 3,763 | For the purpose of improving a usability a home appliance device, in particular a home chiller appliance device, is proposed: The home appliance device has a machine compartment having at least one wall section; a compressor which is arrangeable inside the machine compartment; and a fixation unit for fixating the compr... | 1. A home appliance device, in particular a home chiller appliance device, comprising: a machine compartment having at least one wall section; a compressor which is arrangeable inside the machine compartment; and a fixation unit for fixating the compressor to the wall section via at least one movement at least of the c... | For the purpose of improving a usability a home appliance device, in particular a home chiller appliance device, is proposed: The home appliance device has a machine compartment having at least one wall section; a compressor which is arrangeable inside the machine compartment; and a fixation unit for fixating the compr... | 3,700 |
16,512 | 16,512 | 15,724,879 | 3,781 | A urinary catheter and container are described. The urinary catheter may have a catheter shaft attached to a handle, and a coating disposed on an outer surface of the catheter shaft. The coating may include a hydrogel, water and/or glycerin, and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). The PEG may have a molecular weight equal to ... | 1. A urinary catheter, comprising:
a handle including:
a plurality of ridges designed for gripping the handle; and
one or more loops integral with the handle designed for manipulating the urinary catheter; and
a catheter shaft attached to the handle, the catheter shaft including:
a catheter tip;
a lumen; and
a plurali... | A urinary catheter and container are described. The urinary catheter may have a catheter shaft attached to a handle, and a coating disposed on an outer surface of the catheter shaft. The coating may include a hydrogel, water and/or glycerin, and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). The PEG may have a molecular weight equal to ... | 3,700 |
16,513 | 16,513 | 15,422,580 | 3,753 | Disclosed is a motor vehicle solenoid valve ( 10 ). The solenoid valve includes a fixed body ( 20 ) intended to be mounted in a hydraulic system of the vehicle, a cylindrical coil supporting unit ( 40 ) mounted on the fixed body, a mobile body ( 30 ) slidingly mounted in the fixed body through the coil supporting unit ... | 1. Motor vehicle solenoid valve (10), comprising a fixed body (20) intended to be mounted in a hydraulic system of the vehicle, a cylindrical coil supporting means (40) mounted on said fixed body (20), a mobile body (30) slidingly mounted in said fixed body (20) through said coil supporting means (40) and at least a fi... | Disclosed is a motor vehicle solenoid valve ( 10 ). The solenoid valve includes a fixed body ( 20 ) intended to be mounted in a hydraulic system of the vehicle, a cylindrical coil supporting unit ( 40 ) mounted on the fixed body, a mobile body ( 30 ) slidingly mounted in the fixed body through the coil supporting unit ... | 3,700 |
16,514 | 16,514 | 15,072,069 | 3,723 | A mop ( 100 ) includes a mop head ( 101 ) having a housing ( 302 ) defining a major surface to couple to a cleaning pad ( 204 ). One or more flappers ( 201,202 ) are disposed along the major surface. The flappers, in response to actuation of an actuator ( 104 ), selectively pivot from a closed position disposed within ... | 1. A mop, comprising:
a housing defining a major surface to couple to a cleaning pad; and one or more flappers disposed along the major surface, the one or more flappers to selectively pivot from a closed position disposed within the housing and substantially parallel with the major surface to an angularly displaced op... | A mop ( 100 ) includes a mop head ( 101 ) having a housing ( 302 ) defining a major surface to couple to a cleaning pad ( 204 ). One or more flappers ( 201,202 ) are disposed along the major surface. The flappers, in response to actuation of an actuator ( 104 ), selectively pivot from a closed position disposed within ... | 3,700 |
16,515 | 16,515 | 13,247,861 | 3,715 | Automatic downloading of digital content to a computing device is provided. Digital content that is available from a remote content server is checked to determine if any digital content matches criteria specified for downloading. If a match is found, and the user has not previously downloaded the digital content, or a ... | 1. A method of obtaining new digital content on a computing device, the method comprising:
generating a download queue of digital content available on one or more remote content servers and satisfying at least one criterion for automatic downloading, the download queue not including digital content that has been previo... | Automatic downloading of digital content to a computing device is provided. Digital content that is available from a remote content server is checked to determine if any digital content matches criteria specified for downloading. If a match is found, and the user has not previously downloaded the digital content, or a ... | 3,700 |
16,516 | 16,516 | 15,879,139 | 3,792 | Various system embodiments comprise a stimulator adapted to deliver a stimulation signal for a heart failure therapy, a number of sensors adapted to provide at least a first measurement of a heart failure status and a second measurement of the heart failure status, and a controller. The controller is connected to the s... | 1. (canceled) 2. A method, comprising:
delivering a heart failure (HF) therapy including electrical stimulation; receiving parameter values from at least one HF-related parameter source, wherein the received parameter values include parameter values for at least two of a respiration parameter, a heart sound parameter o... | Various system embodiments comprise a stimulator adapted to deliver a stimulation signal for a heart failure therapy, a number of sensors adapted to provide at least a first measurement of a heart failure status and a second measurement of the heart failure status, and a controller. The controller is connected to the s... | 3,700 |
16,517 | 16,517 | 14,371,366 | 3,715 | Provided is a system that is capable of adding a multi-currency function to an existing ticket/cashless server. The system according to the present application communicates information to issue a barcode ticket for taking out a credit from a gaming machine via a path connected with a game controller and, in the case of... | 1. A multi-currency system comprising:
a gaming machine in which a game controller performs game processing; an issuance server which communicates information to issue a barcode ticket for taking out a credit from the gaming machine via a path connected with the game controller; and a reception system for receiving a b... | Provided is a system that is capable of adding a multi-currency function to an existing ticket/cashless server. The system according to the present application communicates information to issue a barcode ticket for taking out a credit from a gaming machine via a path connected with a game controller and, in the case of... | 3,700 |
16,518 | 16,518 | 14,015,473 | 3,715 | Embodiments of the present concept include providing gaming devices, gaming systems, and methods of operating these devices or systems to provide game play that utilizes multi-positional game elements. In one instance, a method of operating a gaming device includes mapping a portion of possible symbols to the multi-pos... | 1. A gaming device comprising:
a game display for displaying game events; a player interface device for receiving inputs related to the game events; and a processor configured to:
receive a wager on a primary game event;
display an outcome of the primary game event on the game display;
determine if a bonus game event i... | Embodiments of the present concept include providing gaming devices, gaming systems, and methods of operating these devices or systems to provide game play that utilizes multi-positional game elements. In one instance, a method of operating a gaming device includes mapping a portion of possible symbols to the multi-pos... | 3,700 |
16,519 | 16,519 | 15,495,499 | 3,715 | Embodiments of the present invention set forth systems, apparatuses and methods for allocating variable awards in gaming devices. Accordingly, a gaming device can be configured to provide a variable award that is allocated over a variety of selectable play options. Each of the selectable play options has distinguishing... | 1. A gaming device comprising:
a game display; a memory configured to store a credit amount; a wager input device structured to receive physical items associated with currency values; and a processor operable to:
receive a signal from the wager input device indicating a physical item associated with a currency value ha... | Embodiments of the present invention set forth systems, apparatuses and methods for allocating variable awards in gaming devices. Accordingly, a gaming device can be configured to provide a variable award that is allocated over a variety of selectable play options. Each of the selectable play options has distinguishing... | 3,700 |
16,520 | 16,520 | 14,429,087 | 3,741 | A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a combustor shell, a TOBI, a case, and a joint for securing the combustor shell, TOBI and case together. The joint has a combustor flange integral to the combustor shell. A TOBI flange is integral to the TOBI and a case flange is integral to the case. The combustor... | 1. A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a combustor shell; a TOBI; a case; a joint for securing the combustor shell, TOBI and case together, the joint having a combustor flange integral to the combustor shell, a TOBI flange integral to the TOBI and a case flange integral to the case; and wherein th... | A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a combustor shell, a TOBI, a case, and a joint for securing the combustor shell, TOBI and case together. The joint has a combustor flange integral to the combustor shell. A TOBI flange is integral to the TOBI and a case flange is integral to the case. The combustor... | 3,700 |
16,521 | 16,521 | 14,984,178 | 3,763 | A thermal management system for a substrate processing tool located in a fabrication room includes a blower that draws air from the fabrication room and causes the air to flow through a process module of the substrate processing tool. Heat is transferred from the process module to the air and the air is exhausted from ... | 1. A thermal management system for a substrate processing tool located in a fabrication room, the thermal management system comprising:
a blower that draws air from the fabrication room and causes the air to flow through a process module of the substrate processing tool, wherein heat is transferred from the process mod... | A thermal management system for a substrate processing tool located in a fabrication room includes a blower that draws air from the fabrication room and causes the air to flow through a process module of the substrate processing tool. Heat is transferred from the process module to the air and the air is exhausted from ... | 3,700 |
16,522 | 16,522 | 15,444,490 | 3,753 | The invention provides a device for protecting a high-pressure gas tank of a motor vehicle. The device includes at least one heat-conducting plate and a thermal triggering unit. The heat-conducting plate has a distal region and a proximal region. The proximal region is arranged immediately adjacent to the thermal trigg... | 1. A device for protecting a high-pressure gas tank of a motor vehicle, comprising:
at least one heat-conducting plate configured to be a plate or panel; and a thermal triggering unit, wherein the heat-conducting plate has a distal region and a proximal region, the proximal region is disposed directly adjacent to the t... | The invention provides a device for protecting a high-pressure gas tank of a motor vehicle. The device includes at least one heat-conducting plate and a thermal triggering unit. The heat-conducting plate has a distal region and a proximal region. The proximal region is arranged immediately adjacent to the thermal trigg... | 3,700 |
16,523 | 16,523 | 13,715,670 | 3,792 | A device for material processing by laser radiation, including a source of laser radiation emitting pulsed laser radiation for interaction with the material, optics focusing the pulsed processing laser radiation to a center of interaction in the material, and a scanning unit shifting the positions of the center of inte... | 1. A device for material processing by laser radiation, said device comprising:
a source of laser radiation emitting pulsed laser radiation for interaction with the material; optics focusing the pulsed laser radiation to a center of interaction in the material; a scanning unit shifting positions of the center of intera... | A device for material processing by laser radiation, including a source of laser radiation emitting pulsed laser radiation for interaction with the material, optics focusing the pulsed processing laser radiation to a center of interaction in the material, and a scanning unit shifting the positions of the center of inte... | 3,700 |
16,524 | 16,524 | 14,949,047 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine component includes a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. At least one non-rectangular slot extends through the outer wall surface and is in communication with a passage. The passages extend through the wall and include an inlet portion located at the inner surface and an outlet porti... | 1. A gas turbine engine component comprising:
a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface; and at least one non-rectangular slot extending through the outer wall surface and in communication with a passage, the passages extending through the wall comprising:
an inlet portion located at the inner surface;
an out... | A gas turbine engine component includes a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. At least one non-rectangular slot extends through the outer wall surface and is in communication with a passage. The passages extend through the wall and include an inlet portion located at the inner surface and an outlet porti... | 3,700 |
16,525 | 16,525 | 13,863,028 | 3,752 | A spray gun and a detachable liquid reservoir releasably attached to the spray gun by engagement of mateable, non-threaded formations provided on the spray gun and the reservoir. The spray gun has an integral connector boss with a socket for reception of a connector tube of the reservoir. The boss has an external flang... | 1. A lid for a reservoir of a gravity feed spray gun, the lid comprising an integral spout for direct connection to a socket of the spray gun, said spout having a first cylindrical portion, an externally threaded portion, and a second cylindrical portion, wherein said first cylindrical portion is provided with a helica... | A spray gun and a detachable liquid reservoir releasably attached to the spray gun by engagement of mateable, non-threaded formations provided on the spray gun and the reservoir. The spray gun has an integral connector boss with a socket for reception of a connector tube of the reservoir. The boss has an external flang... | 3,700 |
16,526 | 16,526 | 15,412,097 | 3,793 | A method of detecting dislodgement of a navigational reference for a localization system includes securing a reference catheter, including at least one reference localization element, at an initial reference location within a localization field. The positions of one or more of the reference localization elements are mo... | 1. (canceled) 2. A method of detecting dislodgement of a navigational reference catheter from an initial reference location within a non-ionizing localization field, the method comprising:
detecting a perceived dislodgement of the navigational reference catheter from the initial reference location based upon a magnitud... | A method of detecting dislodgement of a navigational reference for a localization system includes securing a reference catheter, including at least one reference localization element, at an initial reference location within a localization field. The positions of one or more of the reference localization elements are mo... | 3,700 |
16,527 | 16,527 | 14,469,903 | 3,762 | A heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) module adaptable to balance air delivered by the module to distinct zones includes a valve. The valve is configured to rotate about an axis to variably restrict air delivered to a first zone and a second zone. The valve defines a curved portion characterized as curved... | 1. A heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) module adaptable to balance portions of air delivered by the module to distinct zones, said module comprising:
a valve configured to rotate about an axis to variably restrict air delivered to a first zone and a second zone, wherein the valve defines a curved portio... | A heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) module adaptable to balance air delivered by the module to distinct zones includes a valve. The valve is configured to rotate about an axis to variably restrict air delivered to a first zone and a second zone. The valve defines a curved portion characterized as curved... | 3,700 |
16,528 | 16,528 | 15,090,805 | 3,741 | The invention relates to a turbofan aircraft engine that comprises a primary duct including a combustion chamber; a first turbine disposed downstream of the combustion chamber; a compressor disposed upstream of the combustion chamber and coupled to the first turbine; and a second turbine disposed downstream of the firs... | 1. A turbofan aircraft engine, wherein the engine comprises:
a primary duct including a combustion chamber; a first turbine disposed downstream of the combustion chamber; a compressor disposed upstream of the combustion chamber and coupled to the first turbine; and a second turbine disposed downstream of the first turb... | The invention relates to a turbofan aircraft engine that comprises a primary duct including a combustion chamber; a first turbine disposed downstream of the combustion chamber; a compressor disposed upstream of the combustion chamber and coupled to the first turbine; and a second turbine disposed downstream of the firs... | 3,700 |
16,529 | 16,529 | 13,617,320 | 3,747 | Embodiments for controlling condensate in a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, a charge air cooler comprises an inlet to admit charge air, a plurality of heat exchange passages to remove heat from the charge air, an outlet configured to discharge the charge air from the heat exchange passages to an intake ... | 1. A charge air cooler, comprising:
an inlet to admit charge air; a plurality of heat exchange passages to remove heat from the charge air; an outlet configured to discharge the charge air from the heat exchange passages to an intake passage upstream of an intake manifold of an engine; and a dispersion element extendin... | Embodiments for controlling condensate in a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, a charge air cooler comprises an inlet to admit charge air, a plurality of heat exchange passages to remove heat from the charge air, an outlet configured to discharge the charge air from the heat exchange passages to an intake ... | 3,700 |
16,530 | 16,530 | 15,052,952 | 3,731 | A surgical fastener applying device for releasable connection to an end effector is provided. The surgical fastener applying device includes an elongated body portion having an outer tube and an inner shaft assembly. The inner shaft assembly defines a non-circular bore in a distal end thereof. The inner shaft assembly ... | 1. A surgical device comprising:
an elongated body portion including an outer tube and an inner shaft assembly, the inner shaft assembly having a distal tube defining a non-circular bore in a distal end thereof, the inner shaft assembly being longitudinally movable through the outer tube, the outer tube and the distal ... | A surgical fastener applying device for releasable connection to an end effector is provided. The surgical fastener applying device includes an elongated body portion having an outer tube and an inner shaft assembly. The inner shaft assembly defines a non-circular bore in a distal end thereof. The inner shaft assembly ... | 3,700 |
16,531 | 16,531 | 15,295,794 | 3,723 | A laminated foam mop head which includes a foam block having a top surface, a bottom surface, and two side surfaces, a fabric material laminated to the bottom and side surfaces of the foam block, and a bracket attached to the top surface of the foam block such that the bottom and side surfaces of the foam block are dra... | 1. A laminated foam mop head comprised of:
a foam block having a top surface, a bottom surface, and two side surfaces; at least one fabric material laminated with heat and pressure along both the complete bottom and side surfaces of the foam block without using an adhesive such that the shape of the foam block after la... | A laminated foam mop head which includes a foam block having a top surface, a bottom surface, and two side surfaces, a fabric material laminated to the bottom and side surfaces of the foam block, and a bracket attached to the top surface of the foam block such that the bottom and side surfaces of the foam block are dra... | 3,700 |
16,532 | 16,532 | 15,057,149 | 3,732 | A golf jersey comprises a shirt having a collar with at least one digit on the back of the jersey. Such a jersey can expand into a matched set that provides recognition of a golfer and provides advertisements and financial benefits to the golfer, other individuals, or an organization, without necessarily requiring thir... | 1. A golf jersey, comprising a shirt having a collar with at least one digit on a back of the shirt. 2. The golf jersey of claim 1, wherein the shirt is selected from a group consisting of a blouse, a sweater, a jacket, a windbreaker, a pullover, and a coat. 3. The golf jersey of claim 2, wherein the shirt has a zipper... | A golf jersey comprises a shirt having a collar with at least one digit on the back of the jersey. Such a jersey can expand into a matched set that provides recognition of a golfer and provides advertisements and financial benefits to the golfer, other individuals, or an organization, without necessarily requiring thir... | 3,700 |
16,533 | 16,533 | 13,333,783 | 3,771 | The invention provides an apparatus having a tubular member for receiving an endocardial lead implanted within a patient's body. Disposed generally at a distal end of the tubular member is at least one blade or cutting surface. An adjustment mechanism moves the blade between retracted and extended positions to engage t... | 1-49. (canceled) 50. An endocardial lead removing apparatus for removing a lead implanted within a patient, comprising:
a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end; at least one blade pivotally connected to said distal end and moveable between a retracted position and an extended position; and an adjustment... | The invention provides an apparatus having a tubular member for receiving an endocardial lead implanted within a patient's body. Disposed generally at a distal end of the tubular member is at least one blade or cutting surface. An adjustment mechanism moves the blade between retracted and extended positions to engage t... | 3,700 |
16,534 | 16,534 | 14,932,433 | 3,771 | An aspiration catheter can be used to capture and retrieve vascular debris from blood vessels. The aspiration catheter can include a distal segment having ports positioned along its longitudinal length and about its circumference. The distal segment can capture thrombus at least partially on an exterior of the distal s... | 1. A method for removing thrombus from a blood vessel, the method comprising:
positioning a distal segment of an aspiration catheter in a blood vessel, a distal end of the aspiration catheter being closed, the distal segment having an array of ports, the ports of the array positioned along a longitudinal length of the ... | An aspiration catheter can be used to capture and retrieve vascular debris from blood vessels. The aspiration catheter can include a distal segment having ports positioned along its longitudinal length and about its circumference. The distal segment can capture thrombus at least partially on an exterior of the distal s... | 3,700 |
16,535 | 16,535 | 13,501,311 | 3,715 | To provide a fast and systematic selection of exercises for a training plan of a user, the invention proposes a method and device for selecting exercises, each of a plurality of exercises (E 1 to E 5 ) being associated with a set of characteristics, and each characteristic of the set of characteristics being associate... | 1. A method of selecting exercises from a plurality of exercises for a user, each of said plurality of exercises being associated with a set of characteristics, and each characteristic of said set of characteristics being associated with a set of categories for classifying said plurality of exercises, the method compri... | To provide a fast and systematic selection of exercises for a training plan of a user, the invention proposes a method and device for selecting exercises, each of a plurality of exercises (E 1 to E 5 ) being associated with a set of characteristics, and each characteristic of the set of characteristics being associate... | 3,700 |
16,536 | 16,536 | 15,162,909 | 3,774 | A valve prosthesis includes an expandable frame comprising an outflow portion and an inflow portion connected to the outflow portion. The frame defines a central lumen extending between the outflow portion and the inflow portion. The frame is generally cylindrical in a fully expanded configuration. When the frame is in... | 1. A valve prosthesis comprising:
an expandable frame comprising an outflow portion and an inflow portion connected to the outflow portion, the frame having a longitudinal axis and defining a central lumen extending between the outflow portion and the inflow portion, wherein the frame is generally cylindrical in a full... | A valve prosthesis includes an expandable frame comprising an outflow portion and an inflow portion connected to the outflow portion. The frame defines a central lumen extending between the outflow portion and the inflow portion. The frame is generally cylindrical in a fully expanded configuration. When the frame is in... | 3,700 |
16,537 | 16,537 | 15,138,491 | 3,746 | A heat exchanger system for use in a gas turbine engine has a plurality of circumferentially spaced heat exchangers. The spaced heat exchangers are formed of a nickel alloy material including more than 50-percent by volume gamma-prime intermetallic phase material. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed. | 1. A heat exchanger system for use in a gas turbine engine comprising:
a plurality of circumferentially spaced heat exchangers, said spaced heat exchangers being formed of a nickel alloy material including more than 50-percent by volume gamma-prime intermetallic phase material. 2. The heat exchanger system as set forth... | A heat exchanger system for use in a gas turbine engine has a plurality of circumferentially spaced heat exchangers. The spaced heat exchangers are formed of a nickel alloy material including more than 50-percent by volume gamma-prime intermetallic phase material. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.1. A heat exchan... | 3,700 |
16,538 | 16,538 | 15,123,117 | 3,734 | The present invention relates to flexible double-bottom bags having an outer web which is folded upon itself to form a front panel and a back panel The outer web includes an inward-facing cross-sectional gusset opposite the open mouth of the bag and centered along the width of the bag joining the front panel to the bac... | 1. A double-bottom bag having an open mouth, an opposing bottom and a width, comprising:
a. an outer web having a first side edge, an opposing second side edge and folded upon itself thereby defining:
i. a front panel having a length;
ii. a back panel having a length;
iii. an inward-facing cross-sectional gusset opposi... | The present invention relates to flexible double-bottom bags having an outer web which is folded upon itself to form a front panel and a back panel The outer web includes an inward-facing cross-sectional gusset opposite the open mouth of the bag and centered along the width of the bag joining the front panel to the bac... | 3,700 |
16,539 | 16,539 | 15,222,311 | 3,761 | An exemplary fluid heating method includes, among other things, operating an engine of a vehicle to heat an engine fluid during a drive cycle if the vehicle is in a fluid maintenance mode, and heating the fluid prior to the drive cycle if the vehicle is in the fluid maintenance mode and the vehicle is electrically coup... | 1. A fluid heating method, comprising:
operating an engine of a vehicle to heat an engine fluid during a drive cycle if the vehicle is in a fluid maintenance mode; and heating the fluid prior to the drive cycle if the vehicle is in the fluid maintenance mode and the vehicle is electrically coupled to a grid power sourc... | An exemplary fluid heating method includes, among other things, operating an engine of a vehicle to heat an engine fluid during a drive cycle if the vehicle is in a fluid maintenance mode, and heating the fluid prior to the drive cycle if the vehicle is in the fluid maintenance mode and the vehicle is electrically coup... | 3,700 |
16,540 | 16,540 | 14,317,282 | 3,771 | A system for reducing the damaging effects of radiant energy, blast, or concussive events includes applying pressure to at least one jugular vein to reduce the egress of blood from the cranial cavity during or before the incidence of the imparting event. Reducing blood outflow from the cranial cavity increases intracra... | 1. A device comprising a circumferential collar adapted to be worn on the neck of a human subject, said collar comprising
a pair of rigid or semi-rigid side members comprising inwardly-directed protuberances adapted to apply sufficient pressure to one or more neck veins of the subject to restrict blood flow egressing f... | A system for reducing the damaging effects of radiant energy, blast, or concussive events includes applying pressure to at least one jugular vein to reduce the egress of blood from the cranial cavity during or before the incidence of the imparting event. Reducing blood outflow from the cranial cavity increases intracra... | 3,700 |
16,541 | 16,541 | 15,399,662 | 3,711 | The disclosed embodiments relate to a lacrosse head and a method of manufacture to form the same. A lacrosse head may include a scoop, a throat, and a pair of opposed sidewalls configured to interconnect the scoop to the throat, each sidewall having an interior edge and an exterior edge. The lacrosse head may further i... | 1. A lacrosse head comprising:
a scoop; a throat; a pair of unbroken opposed sidewalls arranged to interconnect the scoop to the throat, each sidewall having an average thickness of about 0.020 inches to 0.20 inches, the pair of unbroken opposed sidewalls being continuous, and having an interior edge and an exterior ed... | The disclosed embodiments relate to a lacrosse head and a method of manufacture to form the same. A lacrosse head may include a scoop, a throat, and a pair of opposed sidewalls configured to interconnect the scoop to the throat, each sidewall having an interior edge and an exterior edge. The lacrosse head may further i... | 3,700 |
16,542 | 16,542 | 14,781,633 | 3,747 | A control system is provided for controlling an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes a turbocharging unit and an exhaust gas recirculation assembly. The control system is adapted to issue a boost pressure control signal. The control system includes a boost pressure controller adapted to d... | 1. A control system for controlling an internal combustion engine, the internal combustion engine comprising a turbocharging unit and an exhaust gas recirculation assembly, the control system being adapted to issue a boost pressure control signal, the control system comprising a boost pressure controller adapted to det... | A control system is provided for controlling an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes a turbocharging unit and an exhaust gas recirculation assembly. The control system is adapted to issue a boost pressure control signal. The control system includes a boost pressure controller adapted to d... | 3,700 |
16,543 | 16,543 | 14,870,264 | 3,763 | A port connection includes a first element, a second element, and a seal. The first element has a first sleeve and a first flange. The first sleeve is configured to slide into a port disposed through a pressure plate of the plate heat exchanger and the first flange having a first bearing surface to bear upon a first fa... | 1. A port connection for a plate heat exchanger, the port connection comprising:
a first element having a first sleeve and a first flange, the first sleeve being configured to slide into a port disposed through a pressure plate of the plate heat exchanger and the first flange having a first bearing surface to bear upon... | A port connection includes a first element, a second element, and a seal. The first element has a first sleeve and a first flange. The first sleeve is configured to slide into a port disposed through a pressure plate of the plate heat exchanger and the first flange having a first bearing surface to bear upon a first fa... | 3,700 |
16,544 | 16,544 | 12,176,363 | 3,761 | An induction coil with inner and outer coil segments joined together by a transition segment is arranged so that the outer coil segment generally inductively heat treats an annular outer region of a workpiece positioned under the coil, the inner coil segment generally inductively heat treats an annular inner region of ... | 1. An electric induction heating apparatus for heating a gear-like article having an annular region of one or more discrete protrusions from a surface of the article, the apparatus comprising:
an at least one turn induction coil comprising:
an outer coil segment having a face opposing, at least in part, a radially oute... | An induction coil with inner and outer coil segments joined together by a transition segment is arranged so that the outer coil segment generally inductively heat treats an annular outer region of a workpiece positioned under the coil, the inner coil segment generally inductively heat treats an annular inner region of ... | 3,700 |
16,545 | 16,545 | 14,003,559 | 3,763 | An ejector ( 200; 300; 400 ) has a primary inlet ( 40 ), a secondary inlet ( 42 ), and an outlet ( 44 ). A primary flowpath extends from the primary inlet to the outlet. A secondary flowpath extends from the secondary inlet to the outlet. A mixer convergent section ( 114 ) is downstream of the secondary inlet. A motive... | 1. An ejector (300) comprising:
a primary inlet (40) for admitting a motive flow; a secondary inlet (42); an outlet (44); a primary flowpath from the primary inlet; a secondary flowpath from the secondary inlet; a mixer convergent section (114) downstream of the secondary inlet; and a motive nozzle (222) surrounding th... | An ejector ( 200; 300; 400 ) has a primary inlet ( 40 ), a secondary inlet ( 42 ), and an outlet ( 44 ). A primary flowpath extends from the primary inlet to the outlet. A secondary flowpath extends from the secondary inlet to the outlet. A mixer convergent section ( 114 ) is downstream of the secondary inlet. A motive... | 3,700 |
16,546 | 16,546 | 14,497,554 | 3,746 | Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for mounting an electrically-powered device to a ceiling or other supporting structure. The electrically-powered device can be, for example, a ceiling fan, a ceiling fan with a lighting fixture, or a lighting fixture. | 1. A system for mounting an electrically-powered device to a ceiling or other supporting structure, comprising:
a mounting bracket comprising a receiving portion and a first electrical connector; and a hangable structure comprising a mating member configured to be positioned against the receiving portion, the hangable ... | Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for mounting an electrically-powered device to a ceiling or other supporting structure. The electrically-powered device can be, for example, a ceiling fan, a ceiling fan with a lighting fixture, or a lighting fixture.1. A system for mounting an electrical... | 3,700 |
16,547 | 16,547 | 15,812,367 | 3,715 | This disclosure relates to a system and methodology for obtaining information associated with spend history of a first user in connection with playing an online game and processing the information associated with the spend history to assign the user spend parameter value to the first user which may be further used to p... | 1. A game server configured to provide access to exclusive offers in an online game, wherein the access is provided to users that are associated with client computing platforms, wherein the users include a first user and a second user, wherein the game server comprises:
one or more processors configured by machine-read... | This disclosure relates to a system and methodology for obtaining information associated with spend history of a first user in connection with playing an online game and processing the information associated with the spend history to assign the user spend parameter value to the first user which may be further used to p... | 3,700 |
16,548 | 16,548 | 14,866,738 | 3,783 | A catheter insertion device includes a housing, a needle, a guide wire, and a catheter disposed coaxially over the needle. The needle has a proximal end in the housing and a distal end extending from a distal end of the housing in an insertion position. The guide wire has a distal portion disposed in a lumen of the nee... | 1. A catheter insertion device, comprising:
a housing; a needle having a proximal end in the housing and a distal end extending from a distal end of the housing in an insertion position; a guide wire having a distal portion disposed in a lumen of the needle in a withdrawn position, the guide wire including a safety tip... | A catheter insertion device includes a housing, a needle, a guide wire, and a catheter disposed coaxially over the needle. The needle has a proximal end in the housing and a distal end extending from a distal end of the housing in an insertion position. The guide wire has a distal portion disposed in a lumen of the nee... | 3,700 |
16,549 | 16,549 | 14,436,204 | 3,793 | The present invention relates to a device ( 1 ) and method for obtaining vital sign information of a living being ( 2 ). The proposed device ( 1 ) comprises a detection unit ( 3 ) for receiving light ( 4 ) in at least one wavelength interval reflected from at least a region of interest ( 20 ) of a living being ( 2 ) an... | 1. A device for obtaining vital sign information of a living being, comprising:
a detection unit for receiving light in at least one wavelength interval reflected from at least a region of interest of a living being and for generating an input signal from the received light, a processing unit for processing the input s... | The present invention relates to a device ( 1 ) and method for obtaining vital sign information of a living being ( 2 ). The proposed device ( 1 ) comprises a detection unit ( 3 ) for receiving light ( 4 ) in at least one wavelength interval reflected from at least a region of interest ( 20 ) of a living being ( 2 ) an... | 3,700 |
16,550 | 16,550 | 14,682,207 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine component includes a wall which includes a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface. A plurality of cooling passages extends between the first surface and the second surface each including a metering portion and a diffusion portion. The diffusion portion includes a cast or as-c... | 1. A gas turbine engine component comprising:
a wall including a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface; and a plurality of cooling passages extending between the first surface and the second surface each including a metering portion and a diffusion portion, wherein the diffusion portion includes... | A gas turbine engine component includes a wall which includes a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface. A plurality of cooling passages extends between the first surface and the second surface each including a metering portion and a diffusion portion. The diffusion portion includes a cast or as-c... | 3,700 |
16,551 | 16,551 | 14,857,035 | 3,791 | A cosmetic skin care product that includes an applicator and a skin care composition. The applicator includes a substrate with a magnetic array embedded therein, and the magnetic array has a first layer of at least one dipolar pair of alternating magnetic poles with a pitch of between 1 mm and 3.5 mm and a first layer ... | 1. A cosmetic skin care product, comprising:
a. an applicator comprising a substrate with a magnetic array embedded therein, the magnetic array comprising a first layer of at least one dipolar pair of alternating magnetic poles with a pitch of between 1 mm and 3.5 mm and a first layer magnetic field strength of between... | A cosmetic skin care product that includes an applicator and a skin care composition. The applicator includes a substrate with a magnetic array embedded therein, and the magnetic array has a first layer of at least one dipolar pair of alternating magnetic poles with a pitch of between 1 mm and 3.5 mm and a first layer ... | 3,700 |
16,552 | 16,552 | 14,220,849 | 3,774 | A venous valve with a tubular frame that includes an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface and defining a lumen, and a cover over at least the outer surface of the tubular frame, where the cover includes surfaces defining a reversibly sealable opening for unidirectional flow of a liquid through ... | 1. A valve having a first valve end and a second valve end, the valve comprising:
a tubular frame comprising:
a serpentine ring of struts interconnected by turns, the turns comprising first turns forming the first valve end and second turns positioned between the first and second valve ends;
frame members, each frame m... | A venous valve with a tubular frame that includes an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface and defining a lumen, and a cover over at least the outer surface of the tubular frame, where the cover includes surfaces defining a reversibly sealable opening for unidirectional flow of a liquid through ... | 3,700 |
16,553 | 16,553 | 14,845,824 | 3,771 | A medical device may include an elongate delivery sheath and a valve replacement implant disposed within a lumen of the delivery sheath, the implant including an anchor member reversibly actuatable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The implant may include at least one locking element config... | 1. A medical device, comprising:
an elongate delivery sheath; a valve replacement implant disposed within a lumen of the delivery sheath, the implant including an anchor member reversibly actuatable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration; wherein the implant includes at least one locking element ... | A medical device may include an elongate delivery sheath and a valve replacement implant disposed within a lumen of the delivery sheath, the implant including an anchor member reversibly actuatable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The implant may include at least one locking element config... | 3,700 |
16,554 | 16,554 | 15,086,195 | 3,723 | The invention relates to a wiper blade ( 10 ) for windscreen wiper, comprising a substrate made of material based on elastomer(s) covered at least partly by a coating having at least three superposed layers, referred to respectively as the inner layer, intermediate layer and outer layer, the inner layer forming a bondi... | 1. A wiper blade for windscreen wiper, comprising
a substrate made of material based on elastomer(s) covered at least partly by a coating having at least three superposed layers, referred to respectively as the inner layer, intermediate layer and outer layer, the inner layer forming a bonding primer for bonding to the ... | The invention relates to a wiper blade ( 10 ) for windscreen wiper, comprising a substrate made of material based on elastomer(s) covered at least partly by a coating having at least three superposed layers, referred to respectively as the inner layer, intermediate layer and outer layer, the inner layer forming a bondi... | 3,700 |
16,555 | 16,555 | 15,290,665 | 3,773 | The wound protector has an annularly collapsible proximal ring and a flexible sleeve extends between the proximal ring and distal ring. After positioning of the distal ring in a wound, the proximal ring is expanded to draw the sleeve taut between the rings and is drawn tight against the wound. In one embodiment, the pr... | 1. A wound protector comprising
a collapsible distal ring; an annularly collapsible proximal ring, said proximal ring being circumferentially collapsible from an extended state wherein the diameter of said proximal ring is larger than the diameter of said distal ring to a collapsed state wherein the diameter of said pr... | The wound protector has an annularly collapsible proximal ring and a flexible sleeve extends between the proximal ring and distal ring. After positioning of the distal ring in a wound, the proximal ring is expanded to draw the sleeve taut between the rings and is drawn tight against the wound. In one embodiment, the pr... | 3,700 |
16,556 | 16,556 | 15,030,128 | 3,745 | An example integrated support and sensor includes a longitudinal member to support an inner duct relative to an outer duct, and a sensor received within a bore of the longitudinal member and configured to collect a measurement from a flow path bounded by the inner duct. | 1. An integrated support and sensor assembly, comprising:
a longitudinal member to support an inner duct relative to an outer duct; and a sensor received within a bore of the longitudinal member and configured to collect a measurement from a flow path bounded by the inner duct. 2. The integrated support and sensor asse... | An example integrated support and sensor includes a longitudinal member to support an inner duct relative to an outer duct, and a sensor received within a bore of the longitudinal member and configured to collect a measurement from a flow path bounded by the inner duct.1. An integrated support and sensor assembly, comp... | 3,700 |
16,557 | 16,557 | 14,611,518 | 3,763 | A heat radiation sheet including: a heat radiation layer that is formed in the form of a nano-web having a plurality of pores by electrospinning a spinning solution that is obtained by mixing a polymer material and a solvent, or the polymer material, a heat conductive material, and the solvent; and an adhesive layer th... | 1. A heat radiation sheet comprising:
a heat radiation layer that is formed in the form of a nano-web having a plurality of pores by electrospinning a spinning solution that is obtained by mixing a polymer material and a solvent, or the polymer material, a heat conductive material, and the solvent; and an adhesive laye... | A heat radiation sheet including: a heat radiation layer that is formed in the form of a nano-web having a plurality of pores by electrospinning a spinning solution that is obtained by mixing a polymer material and a solvent, or the polymer material, a heat conductive material, and the solvent; and an adhesive layer th... | 3,700 |
16,558 | 16,558 | 15,147,560 | 3,732 | A weight adjustable orthotic insert system includes an orthotic insert and a weight adjusting leaf. The orthotic insert corrects joint misalignment of a user based on a weight plus any additional load, foot flexibility or activity level (e.g., momentum) of the user. The weight adjusting leaf may be attached to the orth... | 1. A weight adjustable orthotic insert system comprising:
an orthotic insert having an arch support portion configured to engage an arch of a foot of a user; and a weight adjusting leaf configured to releasably attach to the orthotic insert. 2. The weight adjustable orthotic insert system of claim 1, wherein the weight... | A weight adjustable orthotic insert system includes an orthotic insert and a weight adjusting leaf. The orthotic insert corrects joint misalignment of a user based on a weight plus any additional load, foot flexibility or activity level (e.g., momentum) of the user. The weight adjusting leaf may be attached to the orth... | 3,700 |
16,559 | 16,559 | 14,583,830 | 3,763 | A method and apparatus for heat transfer. In some embodiments, a heat transfer apparatus includes a body defining an inner volume; an inlet coupled to a vapor source; a coolant channel extending through the heat transfer apparatus; a condensing surface on which a vapor condenses, wherein the condensing surface is confi... | 1. A heat transfer apparatus, comprising:
a body defining an inner volume; an inlet coupled to a vapor source; a condensing surface on which a vapor condenses, wherein the condensing surface is configured to cause the vapor to form as one or more drops on the condensing surface; wherein the excitation frequency is equa... | A method and apparatus for heat transfer. In some embodiments, a heat transfer apparatus includes a body defining an inner volume; an inlet coupled to a vapor source; a coolant channel extending through the heat transfer apparatus; a condensing surface on which a vapor condenses, wherein the condensing surface is confi... | 3,700 |
16,560 | 16,560 | 14,682,611 | 3,715 | A method for graphically displaying data within a flashcard system that facilitates a networking connection of an employee. A computer system identifies a meeting the employee is scheduled to attend. The computer system then identifies the social interest of the employee. Based on the social interest, the computer syst... | 1. A method for facilitating a networking connection of an employee, the method comprising:
identifying, by a computer system, a meeting the employee is scheduled to attend; identifying, by a computer system, a social interest for the employee; identifying, by the computer system, a contact attending the meeting based ... | A method for graphically displaying data within a flashcard system that facilitates a networking connection of an employee. A computer system identifies a meeting the employee is scheduled to attend. The computer system then identifies the social interest of the employee. Based on the social interest, the computer syst... | 3,700 |
16,561 | 16,561 | 14,089,952 | 3,723 | A disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad for a butterfly mop includes a layer of sponge material, a layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin fixedly attached to the layer of sponge material and attachment structure fixedly secured to the layer of sponge material for removably attaching the c... | 1. A disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad for a butterfly mop, the butterfly mop including a pair of hingedly connected base plates, said disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad comprising:
(a) a layer of a flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin, wherein the layer of melamine resin is greater th... | A disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad for a butterfly mop includes a layer of sponge material, a layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin fixedly attached to the layer of sponge material and attachment structure fixedly secured to the layer of sponge material for removably attaching the c... | 3,700 |
16,562 | 16,562 | 14,580,810 | 3,731 | A corrugated plastic box and a method for manufacturing a corrugated plastic box from a blank are provided. The method includes the steps of forming rounded edge seals on the perimeter edges of the blank, pre-sealing portions of the blank to form a plurality of areas in which major and minor flap slots and a glue tab a... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A process for forming a re-useable plastic corrugated box comprising the steps of:
providing a sheet of plastic corrugated material having a top edge and a bottom edge; and, ultrasonically forming a first score line in the sheet of plastic corrugated material using an ultrasonic device. 22. The pro... | A corrugated plastic box and a method for manufacturing a corrugated plastic box from a blank are provided. The method includes the steps of forming rounded edge seals on the perimeter edges of the blank, pre-sealing portions of the blank to form a plurality of areas in which major and minor flap slots and a glue tab a... | 3,700 |
16,563 | 16,563 | 13,946,246 | 3,711 | A sports paddle including a head portion coupled to a handle portion. The head portion includes at least one core layer positioned between first and second face plates. The first and second face plates have first and second outer surfaces, respectively. The head portion defines a plurality of through-head portion holes... | 1. A sports paddle comprising:
a head portion including at least one core layer positioned between first and second face plates, the first and second face plates having first and second outer surfaces, respectively, the head portion defining a plurality of through-head portion holes extending from the first outer surfa... | A sports paddle including a head portion coupled to a handle portion. The head portion includes at least one core layer positioned between first and second face plates. The first and second face plates have first and second outer surfaces, respectively. The head portion defines a plurality of through-head portion holes... | 3,700 |
16,564 | 16,564 | 14,108,225 | 3,745 | A turbine or compressor wheel mounted in a housing. The wheel is carried on two radial bearings both mounted in a wall of the housing. The wall has a venting orifice that is not impeded by moving parts such as bearings. The wall also has a circular seal member extending toward a back-disk of the wheel with only a very ... | 1. A rotary machine, comprising:
a housing; and a rotor configured to rotate within the housing along an axis of rotor rotation, the rotor including a rotational pressure-changing wheel configured with a hub and with a plurality of blades, the plurality of blades being configured to exchange the pressure of gas passing... | A turbine or compressor wheel mounted in a housing. The wheel is carried on two radial bearings both mounted in a wall of the housing. The wall has a venting orifice that is not impeded by moving parts such as bearings. The wall also has a circular seal member extending toward a back-disk of the wheel with only a very ... | 3,700 |
16,565 | 16,565 | 14,781,480 | 3,741 | A casing for a combustor includes an upstream segment, a downstream segment and a joint. The downstream segment is constructed and arranged to move telescopically with respect to the upstream segment and along a centerline. The joint includes a flange and bonding material, which attaches the flange to the upstream segm... | 1. A casing for a combustor, comprising:
an upstream segment; a downstream segment constructed and arranged to move telescopically with respect to the upstream segment and along a centerline; a joint having a flange and bonding material for attaching the flange to one of said upstream and downstream segments; and where... | A casing for a combustor includes an upstream segment, a downstream segment and a joint. The downstream segment is constructed and arranged to move telescopically with respect to the upstream segment and along a centerline. The joint includes a flange and bonding material, which attaches the flange to the upstream segm... | 3,700 |
16,566 | 16,566 | 14,381,980 | 3,753 | Exemplary embodiments are directed to systems and methods used to minimize force variation from a solenoid through an operating stroke. The systems and methods generate a near constant or substantially constant force solenoid assembly which can be used in a force driven device, such as, for example, a pressure regulato... | 1. A pressure regulator comprising:
a body section; a head section comprising a needle and a seat defining a bore, the needle and seat positioned such that movement of the needle within the bore of the seat creates a pressure differential through the seat when a flow of a fluid is supplied to the head section; and an a... | Exemplary embodiments are directed to systems and methods used to minimize force variation from a solenoid through an operating stroke. The systems and methods generate a near constant or substantially constant force solenoid assembly which can be used in a force driven device, such as, for example, a pressure regulato... | 3,700 |
16,567 | 16,567 | 15,190,405 | 3,725 | In a method for producing a connecting element, in particular a bolt, a zinc anti-friction coating is applied to a blank made of a metallic base material. Subsequently, the coated blank is deformed in a deformation process to a desired final geometry of the bolt. The deformation process may, in particular, be a thread ... | 1-14. (canceled) 15. A method for producing a connecting element, the method comprising:
providing a blank of a metallic base material; applying a coating of zinc or zinc alloy on said blank as an anti-friction coating to form a coated blank; and subsequently deforming the coated blank to a desired final geometry in a ... | In a method for producing a connecting element, in particular a bolt, a zinc anti-friction coating is applied to a blank made of a metallic base material. Subsequently, the coated blank is deformed in a deformation process to a desired final geometry of the bolt. The deformation process may, in particular, be a thread ... | 3,700 |
16,568 | 16,568 | 15,146,547 | 3,731 | A power tool and a method of operating a power tool including a motor, a clutch collar including a plurality of settings, a wireless transceiver operable to form a wireless connection with a remote device, and a processor coupled to the clutch collar and the wireless transceiver. The processor receives, via the wireles... | 1. A power tool comprising:
a housing; a motor within the housing; a clutch collar on the housing including a plurality of settings; a wireless transceiver operable to form a wireless connection with a remote device; and a processor coupled to the clutch collar and the wireless transceiver, the processor configured to:... | A power tool and a method of operating a power tool including a motor, a clutch collar including a plurality of settings, a wireless transceiver operable to form a wireless connection with a remote device, and a processor coupled to the clutch collar and the wireless transceiver. The processor receives, via the wireles... | 3,700 |
16,569 | 16,569 | 14,344,359 | 3,754 | A baby bath-support device comprises a frame having a generally rigid body. The rigid body is adapted to be positioned on a surface of a bathing tub or sink. The frame has an opening in the upper portion. The opening comprises a peripheral edge. The opening also comprises a support panel made of a flexible material. Th... | 1. A baby bath-support device comprising:
a frame having a generally rigid body adapted to be positioned on a surface of a bathing tub or sink, the frame defining an opening in an upper portion, the opening comprising a peripheral edge; a support panel made of a flexible material and defining a concave support surface ... | A baby bath-support device comprises a frame having a generally rigid body. The rigid body is adapted to be positioned on a surface of a bathing tub or sink. The frame has an opening in the upper portion. The opening comprises a peripheral edge. The opening also comprises a support panel made of a flexible material. Th... | 3,700 |
16,570 | 16,570 | 15,008,836 | 3,735 | A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The ... | 1. A carton comprising:
a plurality of panels forming an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprises a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and a top panel foldably connected to at least one of the first side p... | A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The ... | 3,700 |
16,571 | 16,571 | 14,209,696 | 3,793 | A surgical instrument can include a body, a tracking device, and a handle. The tracking device can be positioned adjacent the distal end for tracking a distal tip of the instrument. The tracking device can include a pair of lead traces defined on a tubular flex circuit around the body to the handle, where the traces de... | 1. A tracking device associated with a medical instrument having a shaft and a medical device navigation system, the tracking device comprising:
an elongated tubular substrate having an exterior surface and a longitudinal axis; and a first electrical trace defining a first coil, the first coil configured to interact wi... | A surgical instrument can include a body, a tracking device, and a handle. The tracking device can be positioned adjacent the distal end for tracking a distal tip of the instrument. The tracking device can include a pair of lead traces defined on a tubular flex circuit around the body to the handle, where the traces de... | 3,700 |
16,572 | 16,572 | 14,730,812 | 3,762 | An air extraction system is provided for a motor vehicle. That air extraction system includes a trim air discharge outlet, an extractor and an extractor duct extending between the trim air discharge outlet and the extractor. The extractor duct is tuned to dissipate duct noise at at least one particular duct noise frequ... | 1. An air extraction system for a motor vehicle, comprising:
a trim air discharge outlet; an extractor; and an extractor duct extending between said trim air discharge outlet and said extractor, said extractor duct being tuned to dissipate duct noise at at least one particular duct noise frequency characteristic of sai... | An air extraction system is provided for a motor vehicle. That air extraction system includes a trim air discharge outlet, an extractor and an extractor duct extending between the trim air discharge outlet and the extractor. The extractor duct is tuned to dissipate duct noise at at least one particular duct noise frequ... | 3,700 |
16,573 | 16,573 | 14,607,623 | 3,715 | A highly portable system includes the necessary logic and analysis to provide immediate feedback and corrective instruction for any suitable motion. In particular, the system includes a capability for tracking individual shooter performance in a more comprehensive way, in order to provide an organized and methodical fe... | 1. A firearms motion capture and analysis system, comprising:
a motion sensor for detecting and reporting data related to the motion of a firearm held by a user; software disposed on a personal communications device for receiving data from the motion sensor and transmitting the data to a host server; and software dispo... | A highly portable system includes the necessary logic and analysis to provide immediate feedback and corrective instruction for any suitable motion. In particular, the system includes a capability for tracking individual shooter performance in a more comprehensive way, in order to provide an organized and methodical fe... | 3,700 |
16,574 | 16,574 | 13,846,238 | 3,763 | A partially condensed hydrocarbon feed stream is sent to a column. An overhead vapour hydrocarbon stream from the column is then partially condensed by indirect heat exchanging against an expanded cooling fluid flowing through a first section of a cold side heat exchanging channel. The cooling fluid consists of a mixed... | 1. A method of preparing a cooled hydrocarbon stream from a hydrocarbon feed stream, comprising:
circulating a cooling fluid consisting of a mixed refrigerant composition in a loop along a circulation direction wherein, in consecutive order,
passing the cooling fluid through an expander to provide an expanded cooling f... | A partially condensed hydrocarbon feed stream is sent to a column. An overhead vapour hydrocarbon stream from the column is then partially condensed by indirect heat exchanging against an expanded cooling fluid flowing through a first section of a cold side heat exchanging channel. The cooling fluid consists of a mixed... | 3,700 |
16,575 | 16,575 | 14,104,078 | 3,792 | Devices, systems, and techniques for analyzing video information to objectively identify patient behavior are disclosed. A system may analyze obtained video information of patient motion during a period of time to track one or more anatomical regions through a plurality of frames of the video information and calculate ... | 1: A method comprising:
receiving, from a computing device, an indication of a patient behavior for a period of time, wherein the patient behavior is determined by the computing device from video information captured during the period of time; determining, based on the indication of the patient behavior and by one or m... | Devices, systems, and techniques for analyzing video information to objectively identify patient behavior are disclosed. A system may analyze obtained video information of patient motion during a period of time to track one or more anatomical regions through a plurality of frames of the video information and calculate ... | 3,700 |
16,576 | 16,576 | 14,781,717 | 3,793 | An energy depositing therapy system ( 10 ), comprising:—an energy depositing unit ( 12 ) provided for locally depositing energy into a therapy zone ( 56 ) of a subject of interest ( 28 ) for therapy purposes;—a transducer unit ( 32 ) that is provided for applying mechanical oscillations to at least a portion of the sub... | 1. An energy depositing therapy system, comprising:
an energy depositing unit provided for locally depositing energy into a therapy zone of a subject of interest for therapy purposes; a transducer unit having at least one mechanical transducer that can be mechanically coupled to the subject of interest and that is prov... | An energy depositing therapy system ( 10 ), comprising:—an energy depositing unit ( 12 ) provided for locally depositing energy into a therapy zone ( 56 ) of a subject of interest ( 28 ) for therapy purposes;—a transducer unit ( 32 ) that is provided for applying mechanical oscillations to at least a portion of the sub... | 3,700 |
16,577 | 16,577 | 15,127,882 | 3,793 | A device for supporting a body part, the device including a sleeve adapted to support the body part, the sleeve containing a chamber that is configured to have substantially all of the air contained therein evacuated, the device further including a flexible radiofrequency surface receive coil disposed within the chambe... | 1. A device for supporting a body part, comprising:
a sleeve adapted to support the body part, the sleeve containing a chamber that is configured to have substantially all of the air contained therein evacuated; and a flexible radiofrequency surface receive coil for magnetic resonance imaging disposed within the chambe... | A device for supporting a body part, the device including a sleeve adapted to support the body part, the sleeve containing a chamber that is configured to have substantially all of the air contained therein evacuated, the device further including a flexible radiofrequency surface receive coil disposed within the chambe... | 3,700 |
16,578 | 16,578 | 14,693,362 | 3,715 | A gaming system which provides a player the opportunity to win one or more awards based on the final value of an increasing award pool. Such opportunities may take the form of a player placed side bet on a predicted final amount of an award pool which increases different amounts at different points in time. Such opport... | 1. A gaming system comprising:
at least one display device; at least one input device; at least one processor; and at least one memory device which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with the at least one display device and ... | A gaming system which provides a player the opportunity to win one or more awards based on the final value of an increasing award pool. Such opportunities may take the form of a player placed side bet on a predicted final amount of an award pool which increases different amounts at different points in time. Such opport... | 3,700 |
16,579 | 16,579 | 15,391,187 | 3,732 | The present invention relates to breathable, vented, and insulating cold weather garments. More particularly, the present invention relates to garments with chambers to retain an insulating fill material. Perforations along the seams between the insulating chambers may achieve optimal evaporative moisture transfer from... | 1. A method of making a garment comprising:
providing a first panel of material; providing a second panel of material; affixing the first panel and the second panel together at a plurality of seams to form one or more chambers between the first panel and the second panel; perforating one or more of the plurality of sea... | The present invention relates to breathable, vented, and insulating cold weather garments. More particularly, the present invention relates to garments with chambers to retain an insulating fill material. Perforations along the seams between the insulating chambers may achieve optimal evaporative moisture transfer from... | 3,700 |
16,580 | 16,580 | 13,356,027 | 3,723 | The invention discloses an adjustable wrench, including a wrench body and a worm; the wrench body includes a handle and a working part; the working part includes a fixed member, a movable member and a track; the lower portion of the movable member, whose bottom edge is arranged with a tooth part, is arranged in the tra... | 1. An adjustable wrench, comprising a wrench body and a worm;
the wrench body includes a handle and a working part; the working part includes a fixed member, a movable member, and a track; the lower end of the movable member is arranged in the track, wherein bottom edge of the lower end of the movable member is arrange... | The invention discloses an adjustable wrench, including a wrench body and a worm; the wrench body includes a handle and a working part; the working part includes a fixed member, a movable member and a track; the lower portion of the movable member, whose bottom edge is arranged with a tooth part, is arranged in the tra... | 3,700 |
16,581 | 16,581 | 14,586,393 | 3,792 | A wireless patient monitor comprises a generic activator module having a universal connection port that connects with any one of multiple sensor devices, a battery, and a radio transmitter wirelessly connected to a host device. The generic activator module connects to any one of multiple sensor devices via the universa... | 1. A wireless patient monitor comprising:
a generic activator module having
a universal connection port that connects with any one of multiple sensor devices;
a battery; and
a radio transmitter wirelessly connected to a host device:
wherein the generic activator module connects to the any one of multiple sensor device... | A wireless patient monitor comprises a generic activator module having a universal connection port that connects with any one of multiple sensor devices, a battery, and a radio transmitter wirelessly connected to a host device. The generic activator module connects to any one of multiple sensor devices via the universa... | 3,700 |
16,582 | 16,582 | 13,909,594 | 3,754 | A hose stiffener consisting of multiple rods or strips to be oriented parallel to the axis of a hose connected to multiple partial rings to be oriented perpendicular to the hose, preferably molded or machined as a single piece, for use in water, salt water, chlorinated water, fluid, chemical and outdoor environments. T... | 1. A stiffener for flexible hose of substantially the same diameter as the inside of the stiffener, comprising multiple rods or strips to be oriented parallel to the axis of a hose connected to two or more partial rings to be oriented perpendicular to the hose. 2. The stiffener for flexible hose of claim 1, where said ... | A hose stiffener consisting of multiple rods or strips to be oriented parallel to the axis of a hose connected to multiple partial rings to be oriented perpendicular to the hose, preferably molded or machined as a single piece, for use in water, salt water, chlorinated water, fluid, chemical and outdoor environments. T... | 3,700 |
16,583 | 16,583 | 15,091,906 | 3,762 | A combustion system such as a furnace or boiler includes a perforated reaction holder configured to hold a combustion reaction that produces very low oxides of nitrogen (NOx). | 1. A combustion system, comprising:
a premix chamber configured to receive an oxidant and a fuel, wherein the premix chamber is configured to provide an oxidant-fuel mixture into a chamber volume; and a perforated reaction holder positioned within the chamber volume, wherein the perforated reaction holder is displaced ... | A combustion system such as a furnace or boiler includes a perforated reaction holder configured to hold a combustion reaction that produces very low oxides of nitrogen (NOx).1. A combustion system, comprising:
a premix chamber configured to receive an oxidant and a fuel, wherein the premix chamber is configured to pro... | 3,700 |
16,584 | 16,584 | 13,581,700 | 3,783 | The present invention relates to dual depth electroporation devices capable of electorporating both muscle tissue and skin tissue in a single application in order to generate a broad immune response in a subject, and uses of the same. | 1. A dual depth electroporation device capable of electorporating both muscle tissue and skin tissue in a single application, comprising:
a electrical pulse generator; an array in electrical communication with said electrical pulse generator, said array having a first set of needle electrodes and a second set of electr... | The present invention relates to dual depth electroporation devices capable of electorporating both muscle tissue and skin tissue in a single application in order to generate a broad immune response in a subject, and uses of the same.1. A dual depth electroporation device capable of electorporating both muscle tissue a... | 3,700 |
16,585 | 16,585 | 15,193,312 | 3,724 | A cordless animal shearing/clipping device is disclosed. The cordless shear/clipper includes a shear portion and a handle portion. The shear portion includes a shear or clipping head interface that allows for an interchangeable shear/clipper head to be coupled to the shear head interface. The handle portion includes a ... | 1. A shear comprising:
a. a shear portion including a shear head interface, wherein an interchangeable shear or clipper head couples to the shear portion via the shear head interface; b. a handle portion including a motor casing, a switch, and a battery slide, wherein the battery slide receives a removable battery and ... | A cordless animal shearing/clipping device is disclosed. The cordless shear/clipper includes a shear portion and a handle portion. The shear portion includes a shear or clipping head interface that allows for an interchangeable shear/clipper head to be coupled to the shear head interface. The handle portion includes a ... | 3,700 |
16,586 | 16,586 | 12,934,878 | 3,771 | The invention relates to a self-expanding device, particularly an implant, for closing defect openings in the human or animal body, which device, in a first state, has the shape of an elongated tube ( 2 ) with slotted segments and, in a second state, has a shortened shape with formation of at least one open or substant... | 1. A self-expanding device, particularly an implant, for closing of defect openings in human or animal bodies that, in the first state, has the shape of an elongated tube (2) with slit segments and, in a second state, takes on a shorter shape, that defines at least one open or essentially closed hollow structure (3) wi... | The invention relates to a self-expanding device, particularly an implant, for closing defect openings in the human or animal body, which device, in a first state, has the shape of an elongated tube ( 2 ) with slotted segments and, in a second state, has a shortened shape with formation of at least one open or substant... | 3,700 |
16,587 | 16,587 | 13,974,202 | 3,731 | A surgical instrument system can comprise an end effector comprising, one, stored data regarding parameters of the end effector and, two, a stored checksum. The system can further comprise a surgical instrument which can comprise means for ascertaining the stored data and the stored checksum, calculating a calculated c... | 1. A surgical instrument system, comprising:
a surgical instrument; an end effector attachable to said surgical instrument, wherein said end effector comprises:
a first stored datum regarding a first parameter of said end effector;
a second stored datum regarding a second parameter of said end effector; and
a stored ch... | A surgical instrument system can comprise an end effector comprising, one, stored data regarding parameters of the end effector and, two, a stored checksum. The system can further comprise a surgical instrument which can comprise means for ascertaining the stored data and the stored checksum, calculating a calculated c... | 3,700 |
16,588 | 16,588 | 15,034,636 | 3,763 | A fluid collection assembly includes a vaporizer configured to vaporize a refrigerant to separate the refrigerant from a liquid and a sump configured to collect the liquid in a trough formed by a junction of two diagonal sides of the sump. The sump includes a heating element in the trough. | 1. A fluid collection assembly, comprising:
a vaporizer configured to vaporize a liquid refrigerant in a mixture of liquid refrigerant and another liquid to separate the vaporized refrigerant from the other liquid; and a sump configured to collect the other liquid in a trough formed by a junction of two diagonal sides ... | A fluid collection assembly includes a vaporizer configured to vaporize a refrigerant to separate the refrigerant from a liquid and a sump configured to collect the liquid in a trough formed by a junction of two diagonal sides of the sump. The sump includes a heating element in the trough.1. A fluid collection assembly... | 3,700 |
16,589 | 16,589 | 14,064,749 | 3,731 | A bag loading and sealing system and method in which a continuous web of bags is continuously moved along a line. The web of bags is slit open to expose the interior of the bags and the bags of the web are separated from each other by a rod engaging perforated lines of separation between the bags. The open tops of the ... | 1. A bag loading and sealing system, comprising:
a continuous web of bags sharing a common tubular top strip; a first station having a slitting blade for slitting said tubular top strip into a pair of opposed linear strips, and a gripper associated with each of said pair of opposed linear strips for gripping, opening a... | A bag loading and sealing system and method in which a continuous web of bags is continuously moved along a line. The web of bags is slit open to expose the interior of the bags and the bags of the web are separated from each other by a rod engaging perforated lines of separation between the bags. The open tops of the ... | 3,700 |
16,590 | 16,590 | 14,762,003 | 3,747 | A connecting element for connecting a fuel injector of a fuel injection system to a fuel-guiding component includes a base body in which a receiving chamber for a fuel connector of the fuel injector is provided. The fuel connector, which is situated at least partially in the receiving chamber, is supported at least ind... | 1-11. (canceled) 12. A connecting element of a fuel injection system for connecting a fuel injector to a fuel-guiding component, comprising:
a base body in which a receiving chamber for a fuel connector of the fuel injector is provided, wherein the fuel connector, which is at least partially situated in the receiving c... | A connecting element for connecting a fuel injector of a fuel injection system to a fuel-guiding component includes a base body in which a receiving chamber for a fuel connector of the fuel injector is provided. The fuel connector, which is situated at least partially in the receiving chamber, is supported at least ind... | 3,700 |
16,591 | 16,591 | 15,483,722 | 3,715 | The invention includes an apparatus and method for providing an entertaining environment that balances the “work” and “fun” attributes of an activity so as to promote knowledge accumulation and learning in anyone of a plurality of fields of interest while providing a method of centralized knowledge measurement and shar... | 1. An electronic based gaming system for providing an entertaining environment for enhancing a person's knowledge in a particular area, such system comprising:
a first computing device configured to communicate with a plurality of slave computing devices over at least one of a wide area network and a local area network... | The invention includes an apparatus and method for providing an entertaining environment that balances the “work” and “fun” attributes of an activity so as to promote knowledge accumulation and learning in anyone of a plurality of fields of interest while providing a method of centralized knowledge measurement and shar... | 3,700 |
16,592 | 16,592 | 14,621,990 | 3,753 | An air duct having an outer surface enclosing an inner space, said inner space in contact with an inner surface of said air duct; said inner surface equipped with air flow obstacles or impediments to create eddys and back flows and reduce noise transmission of air as it travels along the length of the duct. | 1. An air duct, comprising:
an outer surface; and an inner surface having air flow impediments on at least a portion of the inner surface in an arrangement sufficient to reduce noise transmission of air as it travels through the duct relative to a reference air duct of identical materials and shape, the reference air d... | An air duct having an outer surface enclosing an inner space, said inner space in contact with an inner surface of said air duct; said inner surface equipped with air flow obstacles or impediments to create eddys and back flows and reduce noise transmission of air as it travels along the length of the duct.1. An air du... | 3,700 |
16,593 | 16,593 | 15,039,945 | 3,745 | An array of components in a gas turbine engine includes first and second structures respectively including first and second surfaces that are arranged adjacent to one another to provide a gap. The first and second surfaces respectively have first and second rounded edges at the gap that are arranged in staggered relati... | 1. An array of components in a gas turbine engine, comprising:
first and second structures respectively include first and second surfaces that are arranged adjacent to one another to provide a gap, the first and second surfaces respectively have first and second rounded edges at the gap that are arranged in staggered r... | An array of components in a gas turbine engine includes first and second structures respectively including first and second surfaces that are arranged adjacent to one another to provide a gap. The first and second surfaces respectively have first and second rounded edges at the gap that are arranged in staggered relati... | 3,700 |
16,594 | 16,594 | 14,300,674 | 3,763 | A hydraulic control system includes a primary sump and an auxiliary sump. When the transmission fluid is warm, fluid remains in the auxiliary sump reducing the volume of oil in circulation throughout the transmission to reduce parasitic losses. An oil control valve is designed to block flow of oil from the auxiliary su... | 1. A hydraulic control system for a transmission comprising:
a primary sump; an auxiliary sump; and an oil control valve configured to passively restrict flow of fluid from the auxiliary sump to the primary sump in response to a temperature of the fluid exceeding a temperature threshold and configured to vary the tempe... | A hydraulic control system includes a primary sump and an auxiliary sump. When the transmission fluid is warm, fluid remains in the auxiliary sump reducing the volume of oil in circulation throughout the transmission to reduce parasitic losses. An oil control valve is designed to block flow of oil from the auxiliary su... | 3,700 |
16,595 | 16,595 | 14,212,974 | 3,741 | A hybrid rocket engine is described that achieves stable, highly efficient hybrid combustion by having a core flow of fuel-rich gas generator gases, with the flow being surrounded with an annular injection of oxidizer. The fuel-rich gas serves to vaporize and decompose the oxidizer, such as nitrous oxide, and prepare i... | 1. A method of producing a stable, efficient combustion in a rocket engine, comprising:
generating a core flow of fuel-rich gas generator gases; and injecting an oxidizer around the core flow of fuel-rich gas generator gases. 2. A hybrid rocket engine comprising:
a coaxial injector section that is configured to introdu... | A hybrid rocket engine is described that achieves stable, highly efficient hybrid combustion by having a core flow of fuel-rich gas generator gases, with the flow being surrounded with an annular injection of oxidizer. The fuel-rich gas serves to vaporize and decompose the oxidizer, such as nitrous oxide, and prepare i... | 3,700 |
16,596 | 16,596 | 14,426,872 | 3,733 | This pot comprises a shell ( 9 ) comprising a bottom ( 15 ) so that the pot ( 1 ) can be placed on a surface ( 3 ), and a side part ( 17 ), and an insert ( 11 ) designed to contain the cosmetic product ( 2 ). The insert ( 11 ) is designed to be inserted into the shell ( 9 ) and fixed on it in an assembled position of t... | 1. Pot for a cosmetic product, comprising:
a shell comprising a bottom so that the pot can be placed on a surface, and a side part, and an insert designed to contain the cosmetic product, the insert being designed to be inserted into the shell and fixed on it in an assembled position of the pot, in which the insert and... | This pot comprises a shell ( 9 ) comprising a bottom ( 15 ) so that the pot ( 1 ) can be placed on a surface ( 3 ), and a side part ( 17 ), and an insert ( 11 ) designed to contain the cosmetic product ( 2 ). The insert ( 11 ) is designed to be inserted into the shell ( 9 ) and fixed on it in an assembled position of t... | 3,700 |
16,597 | 16,597 | 14,325,071 | 3,741 | A method for maintaining a gas turbine engine includes providing access from a forward section of a front center body assembly to a flex support mounted to a front center body support. The flex support is mounted to a geared architecture. | 1. A method for maintaining a gas turbine engine comprising:
providing access from a forward section of a front center body assembly to a flex support mounted to a front center body support, the flex support mounted to a geared architecture. 2. The method as recited in claim 1, further comprising:
interconnecting a fan... | A method for maintaining a gas turbine engine includes providing access from a forward section of a front center body assembly to a flex support mounted to a front center body support. The flex support is mounted to a geared architecture.1. A method for maintaining a gas turbine engine comprising:
providing access from... | 3,700 |
16,598 | 16,598 | 15,023,048 | 3,715 | The invention relates to a process for arranging a plurality of colours or coloured objects in a defined sequence so that each colour or coloured object has at least one neighbouring colour or coloured object, comprising the steps of a) assigning all colours or coloured objects a position in an at least two-dimensional... | 1. A process for arranging a plurality of colours or coloured objects in a defined sequence so that each colour or coloured object has at least one neighbouring colour or coloured object, comprising the steps of
a) assigning all colours or coloured objects a position in an at least two-dimensional colour space, b) assi... | The invention relates to a process for arranging a plurality of colours or coloured objects in a defined sequence so that each colour or coloured object has at least one neighbouring colour or coloured object, comprising the steps of a) assigning all colours or coloured objects a position in an at least two-dimensional... | 3,700 |
16,599 | 16,599 | 13,006,367 | 3,785 | A nasal delivery system for and a method of delivering aerosolized medication to the nasal passageway of a patient for treating an ailment in the upper respiratory tract above the trachea, comprising: contacting a nosepiece to a patient's nose, the nosepiece being coupled to a directly to the mesh of the vibrating mist... | 1. A system, for delivering medication to a patient's upper respiratory tract above the trachea, comprising:
a mesh that vibrates to aerosolize medication; a nozzle, in communication with the mesh, such that the aerosolized medication from the mesh passes through the nozzle; a connecting portion coupled to the nozzle a... | A nasal delivery system for and a method of delivering aerosolized medication to the nasal passageway of a patient for treating an ailment in the upper respiratory tract above the trachea, comprising: contacting a nosepiece to a patient's nose, the nosepiece being coupled to a directly to the mesh of the vibrating mist... | 3,700 |
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