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16,600 | 16,600 | 15,039,227 | 3,745 | A fan blade for a turbofan gas turbine engine is disclosed. The fan blade includes a body having a pressure side and a suction side and a cover. The suction side of the body includes an opening and at least one cavity for purposes of reducing the weight of the fan blade. The cover overlays the opening and includes a pe... | 1. A fan blade comprising:
a body having a pressure side, a suction side adjoining the pressure side along a leading edge and a trailing edge, the pressure side, the body having a base and a distal tip; the suction side defining an opening communicating with one or more cavities, the opening having a perimeter; the bod... | A fan blade for a turbofan gas turbine engine is disclosed. The fan blade includes a body having a pressure side and a suction side and a cover. The suction side of the body includes an opening and at least one cavity for purposes of reducing the weight of the fan blade. The cover overlays the opening and includes a pe... | 3,700 |
16,601 | 16,601 | 13,631,580 | 3,734 | A storage bag has a first closure profile attached to a first side surface, with the first closure profile forming a lip between an interlocking member and an edge of the first closure profile. The bag also includes a second closure profile attached to the second side surface, with the second closure profile forming a ... | 1. A storage bag comprising:
a first side surface; a second side surface connected to the first side surface so as to form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior; a first closure profile attached to the first side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag, the first closure profile inclu... | A storage bag has a first closure profile attached to a first side surface, with the first closure profile forming a lip between an interlocking member and an edge of the first closure profile. The bag also includes a second closure profile attached to the second side surface, with the second closure profile forming a ... | 3,700 |
16,602 | 16,602 | 14,690,791 | 3,771 | A phacoemulsification needle includes a hub for connection to an ultrasonic handpiece. An elongated shaft is formed with the hub and extends from the hub. A distal end of the shaft breaks-up tissue when the distal end is caused to be vibrated by the handpiece. At least a distal portion of the shaft is formed of a mater... | 1. A phacoemulsification needle comprising:
a hub for connection to an ultrasonic handpiece; an elongated shaft formed with the hub and extending from the hub wherein a distal end of the shaft breaks-up tissue when the distal end is caused to be vibrated by the handpiece; and wherein at least a distal portion of the sh... | A phacoemulsification needle includes a hub for connection to an ultrasonic handpiece. An elongated shaft is formed with the hub and extends from the hub. A distal end of the shaft breaks-up tissue when the distal end is caused to be vibrated by the handpiece. At least a distal portion of the shaft is formed of a mater... | 3,700 |
16,603 | 16,603 | 14,033,004 | 3,792 | A method is provided of systematically evaluating and treating dynamic autonomic dysregulation in a subject. The method includes having the subject sequentially assume a plurality of distinct postures that may include, for example, walking, standing, sitting or supine. In each posture of the subject, the subject is sub... | 1. A method of systematically evaluating dynamic autonomic dysregulation in a subject, the method comprising:
having the subject sequentially assume a plurality of distinct postures selected from the group consisting of walking, standing, sitting, and supine; in each posture of the subject, subjecting the subject to se... | A method is provided of systematically evaluating and treating dynamic autonomic dysregulation in a subject. The method includes having the subject sequentially assume a plurality of distinct postures that may include, for example, walking, standing, sitting or supine. In each posture of the subject, the subject is sub... | 3,700 |
16,604 | 16,604 | 15,323,958 | 3,747 | A thermal energy power device is disclosed. A gasification reactor is arranged on a TDC of a cylinder bulk of an internal combustion engine, wherein the gasification reactor includes gasifying plates ( 19 ) and gas holes ( 23 ). The gasifying plates are arranged with gaps on the TDC of the cylinder. The gas holes ( 23 ... | 1. A thermal energy power, device, comprising
a gasification reactor, provided on a Top Dead Center (TDC) of a cylinder bulk of an internal combustion engine, the gasification reactor including one or more gasifying plates and a plurality of gas holes, the one or more gasifying plates being positioned on the TDC of the... | A thermal energy power device is disclosed. A gasification reactor is arranged on a TDC of a cylinder bulk of an internal combustion engine, wherein the gasification reactor includes gasifying plates ( 19 ) and gas holes ( 23 ). The gasifying plates are arranged with gaps on the TDC of the cylinder. The gas holes ( 23 ... | 3,700 |
16,605 | 16,605 | 13,636,516 | 3,732 | A band ( 1 ) comprising, on its inner surface, an irregular array of tacky areas or protrusions ( 6 ) that dissipate foci of stress in the skin (of the abdominal wall or other body areas). Wearing such a band around the abdomen is intended to help prevent the occurrence of stretch marks. | 1. A band comprising, on its inner surface, an irregular array of tacky areas, wherein the array is such that no straight line can be drawn across the array, normal to the band, in the spaces between the said areas, whereby the said areas function to dissipate foci of stress in the skin. 2. The band according to claim ... | A band ( 1 ) comprising, on its inner surface, an irregular array of tacky areas or protrusions ( 6 ) that dissipate foci of stress in the skin (of the abdominal wall or other body areas). Wearing such a band around the abdomen is intended to help prevent the occurrence of stretch marks.1. A band comprising, on its inn... | 3,700 |
16,606 | 16,606 | 15,339,159 | 3,723 | Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system comprising: a fastener that includes: a head that includes a feature pattern to accommodate installation and removal of the fastener, where the feature pattern is biased to provide a first torque capability in the installation of the fastener and a second torque capabi... | 1. A system comprising:
a fastener that includes:
a head that includes a feature pattern to accommodate installation and removal of the fastener,
wherein the feature pattern is biased to provide a first torque capability in the installation of the fastener and a second torque capability in the removal of the fastener,... | Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system comprising: a fastener that includes: a head that includes a feature pattern to accommodate installation and removal of the fastener, where the feature pattern is biased to provide a first torque capability in the installation of the fastener and a second torque capabi... | 3,700 |
16,607 | 16,607 | 13,212,276 | 3,736 | A cleanroom cleaning device includes a multi-compartment container having two or more compartments and one or more breakable seals with at least one compartment containing a cleaning implement and at least another compartment containing a liquid capable of saturating the cleaning implement when the seals are broken. An... | 1. A cleanroom cleaning device comprising:
a container having two or more compartments; at least one breakable seal located between the two or more compartments; at least one cleaning implement contained within one of the two or more compartments; and at least one liquid contained within another of the two or more comp... | A cleanroom cleaning device includes a multi-compartment container having two or more compartments and one or more breakable seals with at least one compartment containing a cleaning implement and at least another compartment containing a liquid capable of saturating the cleaning implement when the seals are broken. An... | 3,700 |
16,608 | 16,608 | 14,076,102 | 3,774 | The invention provides for an inflatable intra ocular lens/lens retainer or a system of inflatable intra ocular lens/lens retainers, which are fitted into an aphakic eye, to substantially occupy the space previously held by the crystalline lens to retain and secure the position of delicate intra ocular structures of th... | 1. An inflatable intra ocular lens/lens retainer for implantation into the intra-capsular space of the lens capsule of an aphakic eye, said lens capsule having a posterior wall, said inflatable intra ocular retainer comprising:
i) an expandable intra ocular retainer body of deformable material, having an anterior surfa... | The invention provides for an inflatable intra ocular lens/lens retainer or a system of inflatable intra ocular lens/lens retainers, which are fitted into an aphakic eye, to substantially occupy the space previously held by the crystalline lens to retain and secure the position of delicate intra ocular structures of th... | 3,700 |
16,609 | 16,609 | 14,735,509 | 3,747 | An internal combustion engine has a cylinder head defining an exhaust valve guide bore with a side wall and an end wall, and an exhaust valve stem passage extending between an exhaust port and the end wall of the bore. A diameter of the passage is less than a diameter of the bore. An exhaust gas valve guide is position... | 1. An engine comprising:
a cylinder head defining an exhaust valve guide bore having a side wall and an end wall, and an exhaust valve stem passage extending between an exhaust port and the end wall of the bore, a diameter of the passage less than a diameter of the bore; and an exhaust gas valve guide positioned in the... | An internal combustion engine has a cylinder head defining an exhaust valve guide bore with a side wall and an end wall, and an exhaust valve stem passage extending between an exhaust port and the end wall of the bore. A diameter of the passage is less than a diameter of the bore. An exhaust gas valve guide is position... | 3,700 |
16,610 | 16,610 | 14,935,192 | 3,736 | A packaging system providing for sterile enclosure of devices including medical devices and systems such as delivery systems is described. The packaging system is comprised of a primary chamber and includes at least one vent or opening covered by a barrier. | 1. A package for a medical device or delivery system, comprising:
a first substantially planar member; a second substantially planar member comprising at least one cavity for receiving a medical device or delivery system, wherein the first and second planar members are opposable such that the first planar member covers... | A packaging system providing for sterile enclosure of devices including medical devices and systems such as delivery systems is described. The packaging system is comprised of a primary chamber and includes at least one vent or opening covered by a barrier.1. A package for a medical device or delivery system, comprisin... | 3,700 |
16,611 | 16,611 | 14,208,255 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine static structure has a joint that includes at least two flanges. The first flange includes a face extending axially proud between radially spaced apart undercuts. The second flange abuts the face. Fasteners secure the flanges to one another through the face. | 1. A gas turbine engine static structure comprising:
a joint having at least two flanges including first and second flanges, the first flange including a face extending axially proud between radially spaced apart undercuts, the second flange abutting the face, and fasteners extending through the face. 2. The gas turbin... | A gas turbine engine static structure has a joint that includes at least two flanges. The first flange includes a face extending axially proud between radially spaced apart undercuts. The second flange abuts the face. Fasteners secure the flanges to one another through the face.1. A gas turbine engine static structure ... | 3,700 |
16,612 | 16,612 | 13,872,906 | 3,791 | A unitary patient monitoring system ( 100 ) includes an alarm, such as a loudspeaker ( 203 ) and a weight sensitive switch ( 201 ). Each component is encapsulated in a cover member ( 101 ), which can be configured as a T-shape. The alarm is actuated when a user removes his weight from the weight sensitive switch ( 201 ... | 1. A unitary patient monitoring system, comprising:
a loudspeaker; a weight sensitive switch to actuate the loudspeaker; and a unitary cover member encapsulating both the loudspeaker and the weight sensitive switch within the unitary cover member. 2. The unitary patient monitoring system of claim 1, further comprising ... | A unitary patient monitoring system ( 100 ) includes an alarm, such as a loudspeaker ( 203 ) and a weight sensitive switch ( 201 ). Each component is encapsulated in a cover member ( 101 ), which can be configured as a T-shape. The alarm is actuated when a user removes his weight from the weight sensitive switch ( 201 ... | 3,700 |
16,613 | 16,613 | 14,000,652 | 3,715 | An oral device ( 2 ) is designed to be worn in the mouth by a person and to stress the trigeminal nerve during swallowing. A method of learning the performance of an action, which includes the wearing of an oral device ( 2 ) by a person in order to stress the trigeminal nerve during swallowing. | 1. An oral device intended to be worn by a person in the mouth to stress the trigeminal nerve when swallowing, comprising an upper portion (4) having a substantially gutter shape and intended to be located between an upper lip and a dental arch, a lower portion (6) having a substantially gutter shape and intended to be... | An oral device ( 2 ) is designed to be worn in the mouth by a person and to stress the trigeminal nerve during swallowing. A method of learning the performance of an action, which includes the wearing of an oral device ( 2 ) by a person in order to stress the trigeminal nerve during swallowing.1. An oral device intende... | 3,700 |
16,614 | 16,614 | 13,584,931 | 3,731 | A method of manipulating thermoplastic film to create integrated features and particularly relates to an improved method of manufacturing a packaging bag that is reclosable after initial opening. Multiple sections of thermoplastic film are layered on top of themselves to form a multi-layer portion of the thermoplastic ... | 1. A method comprising:
layering multiple sections of thermoplastic film, wherein said multiple sections are continuous and integral parts of said film, to form a first multi-layer portion; conglomerating said multiple sections of said first multi-layer portion together to form a unitary first thicker portion of said f... | A method of manipulating thermoplastic film to create integrated features and particularly relates to an improved method of manufacturing a packaging bag that is reclosable after initial opening. Multiple sections of thermoplastic film are layered on top of themselves to form a multi-layer portion of the thermoplastic ... | 3,700 |
16,615 | 16,615 | 15,295,560 | 3,773 | Pathology of the human spine can arise from excessive and/or uneven loading of regions within the spinal vertebrae and the intervertebral disc. Methods and apparatus are disclosed that enable displacement of soft tissue around the spine in a less invasive manner, thereby altering the mechanical load distribution within... | 1. A method of treating the spine to reduce loading in a targeted region of the spine, comprising:
selecting at least one of the muscles or connective tissues extending posteriorly along the spine as target tissue for treatment; guiding a prosthesis over a guidewire to a fixation position along the spine in engagement ... | Pathology of the human spine can arise from excessive and/or uneven loading of regions within the spinal vertebrae and the intervertebral disc. Methods and apparatus are disclosed that enable displacement of soft tissue around the spine in a less invasive manner, thereby altering the mechanical load distribution within... | 3,700 |
16,616 | 16,616 | 14,025,517 | 3,732 | Shoe uppers having smooth seams and methods for producing them are disclosed. In one embodiment the upper uses thermoplastic seam tape which forms bonds between contiguous upper sections after being subjected to heat and/or pressure. In another embodiment, different parts of the shoe can be joined using hidden seams. C... | 1. An upper for an article of footwear comprising: an exterior portion, wherein said exterior portion further comprises a plurality of exterior panels; and wherein at least two contiguous exterior panels are joined at least partially to one another by at least one close seam in a stitchless manner. 2. The upper accordi... | Shoe uppers having smooth seams and methods for producing them are disclosed. In one embodiment the upper uses thermoplastic seam tape which forms bonds between contiguous upper sections after being subjected to heat and/or pressure. In another embodiment, different parts of the shoe can be joined using hidden seams. C... | 3,700 |
16,617 | 16,617 | 15,257,620 | 3,792 | Methods are provided for treating a subject for a condition by modulating at least a portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system. In accordance with certain embodiments of the subject methods, at least a portion of a subject's autonomic nervous system is electrically or pharmacologically modulated in a manner tha... | 1-116. (canceled) 117. An implantable electrostimulatory device for treating inflammation, the device comprising:
an electrode for directly applying electrical energy to at least a portion of the vagus nerve of a subject; a battery operatively connected to the electrode; and a programmer operatively connected to the el... | Methods are provided for treating a subject for a condition by modulating at least a portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system. In accordance with certain embodiments of the subject methods, at least a portion of a subject's autonomic nervous system is electrically or pharmacologically modulated in a manner tha... | 3,700 |
16,618 | 16,618 | 15,208,243 | 3,762 | A gas cooking appliance includes a valve and a first pipe configured to transport gas to the valve. The appliance also includes a burner and a second pipe configured to transport gas from the valve to the burner. The appliance further includes a console and a knob. The console includes a cutout having an edge defining ... | 1. A gas cooking appliance comprising:
a valve; a first pipe configured to transport gas to the valve; a burner; a second pipe configured to transport gas from the valve to the burner; a console including a cutout, the cutout having an edge defining a shape of the cutout; a knob including a handle and a bezel, the knob... | A gas cooking appliance includes a valve and a first pipe configured to transport gas to the valve. The appliance also includes a burner and a second pipe configured to transport gas from the valve to the burner. The appliance further includes a console and a knob. The console includes a cutout having an edge defining ... | 3,700 |
16,619 | 16,619 | 13,201,168 | 3,734 | The present invention relates to a puncture resistant sealable vapour barrier sterilisation bag capable of withstanding a steam sterilisation process whilst providing an effective microbiological barrier having a first sealable opening suitable for receiving items to be sterilised and a second sealable opening adapted ... | 1. A puncture resistant sealable vapour barrier sterilisation bag capable of withstanding a steam sterilisation process whilst providing an effective microbiological barrier having a first sealable opening suitable for receiving items to be sterilised and a second sealable opening adapted to couple to a sterilisation c... | The present invention relates to a puncture resistant sealable vapour barrier sterilisation bag capable of withstanding a steam sterilisation process whilst providing an effective microbiological barrier having a first sealable opening suitable for receiving items to be sterilised and a second sealable opening adapted ... | 3,700 |
16,620 | 16,620 | 14,409,542 | 3,793 | An ultrasound system includes a 3D imaging probe and a needle guide which attaches to the probe for guidance of needle insertion into a volumetric region which can be scanned by the 3D imaging probe. The needle guide responds to the insertion of a needle through the guide by identifying a plane for scanning by the prob... | 1. An ultrasonic imaging system which visually guides the insertion of an invasive device such as a needle comprising:
a 3D ultrasonic imaging probe which is capable of imaging different planes of a volumetric region; a needle guide, dimensioned to attach to the imaging probe in a predetermined orientation, the needle ... | An ultrasound system includes a 3D imaging probe and a needle guide which attaches to the probe for guidance of needle insertion into a volumetric region which can be scanned by the 3D imaging probe. The needle guide responds to the insertion of a needle through the guide by identifying a plane for scanning by the prob... | 3,700 |
16,621 | 16,621 | 15,187,893 | 3,792 | Presented herein are in-situ techniques for monitoring a recipient's cochlea health to proactively identify (i.e., predict) changes to the recipient's cochlea health outside of a clinical setting. The cochlea health monitoring techniques presented herein obtain one or more cochlea health biomarkers associated with a re... | 1. A method, comprising:
obtaining, at a hearing prosthesis, one or more biomarkers each associated with a cochlea health of a recipient of the hearing prosthesis; analyzing, at the hearing prosthesis, the one or more biomarkers to identify one or more precursors of a change to the cochlea health; and in response to id... | Presented herein are in-situ techniques for monitoring a recipient's cochlea health to proactively identify (i.e., predict) changes to the recipient's cochlea health outside of a clinical setting. The cochlea health monitoring techniques presented herein obtain one or more cochlea health biomarkers associated with a re... | 3,700 |
16,622 | 16,622 | 14,383,739 | 3,783 | A balloon catheter includes an elongated, tubular shaft extending in a longitudinal direction, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An inflatable balloon is supported along the distal end of the shaft, the balloon when inflated including first and second spaced conical end sections and a working surface b... | 1. A balloon catheter, comprising:
an elongated, tubular shaft extending in a longitudinal direction, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and an inflatable balloon supported along the distal end of the shaft, the balloon when inflated including first and second spaced conical end sections and a working s... | A balloon catheter includes an elongated, tubular shaft extending in a longitudinal direction, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An inflatable balloon is supported along the distal end of the shaft, the balloon when inflated including first and second spaced conical end sections and a working surface b... | 3,700 |
16,623 | 16,623 | 14,660,977 | 3,722 | An endmill having a longitudinal cutting axis includes a cutting edge portion having: a nose corner adjacent to a cutting periphery of the endmill; a convex cutting edge having an end adjacent to the nose corner and an opposing end closer to the longitudinal cutting axis; a straight cutting edge having a first end adja... | 1. An endmill having a longitudinal cutting axis, comprising:
a cutting edge portion including:
a nose corner adjacent to a cutting periphery of the endmill;
a convex cutting edge having an end adjacent to the nose corner and an opposing end closer to the longitudinal cutting axis;
a straight cutting edge having a firs... | An endmill having a longitudinal cutting axis includes a cutting edge portion having: a nose corner adjacent to a cutting periphery of the endmill; a convex cutting edge having an end adjacent to the nose corner and an opposing end closer to the longitudinal cutting axis; a straight cutting edge having a first end adja... | 3,700 |
16,624 | 16,624 | 14,310,462 | 3,783 | Methods and devices for drug infusion and for storing a drug container. The methods and devices can include ambulatory infusion systems and dosing units. The dosing units can have and an inlet port for attachment to an external liquid drug container, an outlet port, a pump kernel, and a control valve. | 1. A dosing unit for an ambulatory infusion system, the ambulatory infusion system designed for the infusion of a liquid drug into a patient's body over an extended time period, the dosing unit comprising:
an inlet port; an outlet port, the outlet port being configured to couple to the patient's body; and a pump kernel... | Methods and devices for drug infusion and for storing a drug container. The methods and devices can include ambulatory infusion systems and dosing units. The dosing units can have and an inlet port for attachment to an external liquid drug container, an outlet port, a pump kernel, and a control valve.1. A dosing unit f... | 3,700 |
16,625 | 16,625 | 14,760,783 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine has a surface configured for a gas flow path. The surface has at least one structural member defining a gap. A thermoplastic is deposited into the gap to smooth the surface, whereby the surface is aerodynamically and mechanically smoothly continuous over the gap area. A method is also disclosed. | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a surface configured for being in a gas flow path, the surface having at least one structural member defining a gap; and a thermoplastic deposited into said gap to smooth the surface, whereby the surface is aerodynamically and mechanically smoothly continuous over a gap area. 2. The ... | A gas turbine engine has a surface configured for a gas flow path. The surface has at least one structural member defining a gap. A thermoplastic is deposited into the gap to smooth the surface, whereby the surface is aerodynamically and mechanically smoothly continuous over the gap area. A method is also disclosed.1. ... | 3,700 |
16,626 | 16,626 | 14,694,448 | 3,761 | An auxiliary heating assembly for use with a residential air handler including a fan assembly, the auxiliary heating assembly includes a heating apparatus arranged in a geometric shape, wherein the heating apparatus includes an opening, the opening substantially position in a center of the geometric shape. | 1. An auxiliary heating assembly for use with a residential air handler including a fan assembly, the auxiliary heating assembly comprising:
a heating apparatus arranged in a geometric shape; wherein the heating apparatus includes an opening, the opening substantially position in a center of the geometric shape. 2. The... | An auxiliary heating assembly for use with a residential air handler including a fan assembly, the auxiliary heating assembly includes a heating apparatus arranged in a geometric shape, wherein the heating apparatus includes an opening, the opening substantially position in a center of the geometric shape.1. An auxilia... | 3,700 |
16,627 | 16,627 | 15,432,373 | 3,763 | An icemaking compartment is provided in the refrigerator compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. An icemaker is within the icemaking compartment. A cold air duct supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaker. The cold air duct is formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator. A fan controls the flow ... | 1. A bottom mount refrigerator comprising:
a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment, and a wall between the fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment; an ice compartment located in the fresh food compartment and remote from the freezer compartment; an automatic icemaker located in the ice compartment... | An icemaking compartment is provided in the refrigerator compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. An icemaker is within the icemaking compartment. A cold air duct supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaker. The cold air duct is formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator. A fan controls the flow ... | 3,700 |
16,628 | 16,628 | 14,744,471 | 3,761 | An electrified vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a tire and an electrically powered heating device configured to selectively warm the tire. The heating device may be powered during on-plug conditions to precondition the tire. | 1. An electrified vehicle, comprising:
a tire; and an electrically powered heating device configured to selectively warm said tire. 2. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1, wherein said tire is a low rolling resistance tire. 3. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1, wherein said electrically powered he... | An electrified vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a tire and an electrically powered heating device configured to selectively warm the tire. The heating device may be powered during on-plug conditions to precondition the tire.1. An electrified vehicle, compr... | 3,700 |
16,629 | 16,629 | 13,948,008 | 3,732 | The invention provides a generally X-shaped utility garment comprising two main straps that form an ‘X-shape’ on a wearer's back and a cross-strap above the X shape to stabilize the garment on the wearer's body. The garment, referred to herein as a strapvest, provides a plurality of pockets and/or receptacles for carry... | 1. A strapvest comprising:
two main straps which meet at a juncture positioned on a wearer's back, wherein
the main straps run upward from the juncture so that one main strap goes over each of the wearer's shoulders, wherein
each main strap runs from the juncture up over the wearer's shoulder, down a portion of the wea... | The invention provides a generally X-shaped utility garment comprising two main straps that form an ‘X-shape’ on a wearer's back and a cross-strap above the X shape to stabilize the garment on the wearer's body. The garment, referred to herein as a strapvest, provides a plurality of pockets and/or receptacles for carry... | 3,700 |
16,630 | 16,630 | 14,427,359 | 3,746 | A method controls a circulation pump ( 1 ) in an installation with at least two circulation circuits ( 3, 4 ), with which the circulation pump ( 1 ) is integrated by way of a switch-over valve ( 2 ) into the one or the other circulation circuit ( 3 or 4 ) depending on the switched position. The pump ( 1 ) is activate... | 1. A method for controlling a circulation pump in an installation with at least two circulation circuits, with which the circulation pump is integrated by way of a switch-over valve into the one or another of the circulation circuits depending on a switched position, the method comprising the steps of:
activating the p... | A method controls a circulation pump ( 1 ) in an installation with at least two circulation circuits ( 3, 4 ), with which the circulation pump ( 1 ) is integrated by way of a switch-over valve ( 2 ) into the one or the other circulation circuit ( 3 or 4 ) depending on the switched position. The pump ( 1 ) is activate... | 3,700 |
16,631 | 16,631 | 15,687,368 | 3,747 | Pistons for opposed-piston engines include an interior annular cooling gallery. The gallery is provided with inlet and drain passageways constructed to shield a jet of liquid coolant entering the gallery, thereby reducing interference between the incoming jet and liquid coolant circulating in the gallery. | 1. A piston for an opposed-piston engine, comprising:
a crown with an end surface shaped to define a combustion chamber with an end surface of an opposing piston in an opposed-piston engine; a skirt part joined to the crown and including a piston sidewall extending from the crown to an open end of the skirt part; an an... | Pistons for opposed-piston engines include an interior annular cooling gallery. The gallery is provided with inlet and drain passageways constructed to shield a jet of liquid coolant entering the gallery, thereby reducing interference between the incoming jet and liquid coolant circulating in the gallery.1. A piston fo... | 3,700 |
16,632 | 16,632 | 13,850,152 | 3,774 | A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones. | 1-44. (canceled) 45. A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint, the members collectively defining a path of motion and having a cartilage having an energy absorption component configured therebetween, comprising:
a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of ... | A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.1-44. (canceled) 45. A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint, the members collect... | 3,700 |
16,633 | 16,633 | 15,106,566 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine includes a containment ring to contain liberated compressor and turbine blades and blade fragments within a core assembly. The combination of a containment gap between the core case and the containment ring and a containment layer disposed in the gap helps dissipate the energy generated by loose bo... | 1. A gas turbine engine disposed along a longitudinal engine axis, the gas turbine engine comprising:
a fan assembly; a core assembly coupled to the fan assembly, the core assembly including:
a compressor section including at least one compressor having a plurality of compressor blades;
a turbine section including at l... | A gas turbine engine includes a containment ring to contain liberated compressor and turbine blades and blade fragments within a core assembly. The combination of a containment gap between the core case and the containment ring and a containment layer disposed in the gap helps dissipate the energy generated by loose bo... | 3,700 |
16,634 | 16,634 | 15,106,615 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine includes a core assembly with a core case having a containment section for containing liberated compressor and turbine blades and blade fragments. The containment section includes first and second containment layers and the containment section is configured to have a non-linear rate of energy dissi... | 1. A gas turbine engine disposed along a longitudinal engine axis, the gas turbine engine comprising:
a fan assembly; and a core assembly coupled to the fan assembly, the core assembly including:
a compressor section;
a turbine section; and
a core case surrounding the compressor section and the turbine section, the cor... | A gas turbine engine includes a core assembly with a core case having a containment section for containing liberated compressor and turbine blades and blade fragments. The containment section includes first and second containment layers and the containment section is configured to have a non-linear rate of energy dissi... | 3,700 |
16,635 | 16,635 | 15,073,532 | 3,733 | A mug includes a rigid inner shell to contain a liquid and a compressible outer surface about a lower portion of the rigid inner shell. The compressible outer surface is compressible by at least 0.125 inches to adapt to differently configured cup holders. | 1. A mug comprising:
a rigid inner shell to contain a liquid; a compressible outer surface about a lower portion of the rigid inner shell, the compressible outer surface being compressible by at least 0.125 inches to change shape to increase surface area contact with an interior of differently configured cup holders. 2... | A mug includes a rigid inner shell to contain a liquid and a compressible outer surface about a lower portion of the rigid inner shell. The compressible outer surface is compressible by at least 0.125 inches to adapt to differently configured cup holders.1. A mug comprising:
a rigid inner shell to contain a liquid; a c... | 3,700 |
16,636 | 16,636 | 14,415,272 | 3,761 | A method of displaying parameters of a cooking process involves a step in which an information window is provided within an indicating window. Further, a cooking intelligence applied is temporarily displayed in the information window. A cooking appliance display device can be used for displaying various parameters and ... | 1. A method of displaying parameters of a cooking process, in which an information window is provided within an indicating window and in which a cooking intelligence applied being temporarily displayed in said information window. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein other information within said indicating window is visual... | A method of displaying parameters of a cooking process involves a step in which an information window is provided within an indicating window. Further, a cooking intelligence applied is temporarily displayed in the information window. A cooking appliance display device can be used for displaying various parameters and ... | 3,700 |
16,637 | 16,637 | 14,983,677 | 3,772 | A multi-functional coping including a base with a channel for securing a rubber dam, and an engagement section for engaging an impression or for use as a scan body, or for use as a temporary cylinder in a provisional dental prosthesis. The channel may include a first seating surface that is substantially perpendicular ... | 1. A multi-functional coping comprising:
a base having a base interior and a base exterior, wherein the base interior is formed in relation to an implant or an abutment for close fit with the implant or the abutment, wherein the base exterior is formed with a channel for seating a portion of a rubber dam around the bas... | A multi-functional coping including a base with a channel for securing a rubber dam, and an engagement section for engaging an impression or for use as a scan body, or for use as a temporary cylinder in a provisional dental prosthesis. The channel may include a first seating surface that is substantially perpendicular ... | 3,700 |
16,638 | 16,638 | 14,885,708 | 3,761 | A diffuser insert is provided for use with a welding diffuser and contact tip assembly comprising a diffuser with an interior chamber configured to receive a wire conduit that supplies electrode wire and a shielding gas used during a welding operation and a contact tip coupled to the diffuser and configured to receive ... | 1. A diffuser assembly for a welding torch; said diffuser assembly comprising:
a diffuser body having a first end and a second end positioned opposite said first end, said diffuser body having a longitudinal axis extending from said first end to said second end; an interior chamber positioned between said first end and... | A diffuser insert is provided for use with a welding diffuser and contact tip assembly comprising a diffuser with an interior chamber configured to receive a wire conduit that supplies electrode wire and a shielding gas used during a welding operation and a contact tip coupled to the diffuser and configured to receive ... | 3,700 |
16,639 | 16,639 | 14,700,556 | 3,791 | The present disclosure relates generally to medical devices, and, in particular, to a system for improved intraluminal positioning of a laser ablation catheter during the removal of material resulting from therapeutic treatment of occlusions within blood vessels. Given the challenges associated with delivering effectiv... | 1. A laser ablation catheter comprising:
an inner sheath and an outer sheath; a plurality of optical fibers, wherein the plurality of optical fibers comprise an area between the inner sheath and the outer sheath; an inner lumen, wherein the inner sheath separates the inner lumen from the plurality of optical fibers; a ... | The present disclosure relates generally to medical devices, and, in particular, to a system for improved intraluminal positioning of a laser ablation catheter during the removal of material resulting from therapeutic treatment of occlusions within blood vessels. Given the challenges associated with delivering effectiv... | 3,700 |
16,640 | 16,640 | 14,073,999 | 3,774 | Systems and methods for navigation and control of an implant positioning device are discussed. For example, a method can include operations for accessing an implant plan, establishing a 3-D coordinate system, receiving tracking information, generating control signals, and sending the control signals to the implant posi... | 1. A method comprising:
accessing an implant plan, the implant plan including location and orientation data describing an ideal implant location and orientation in reference to an implant host; establishing a three dimensional (3-D) coordinate system associated with an implant positioning device and the implant host; r... | Systems and methods for navigation and control of an implant positioning device are discussed. For example, a method can include operations for accessing an implant plan, establishing a 3-D coordinate system, receiving tracking information, generating control signals, and sending the control signals to the implant posi... | 3,700 |
16,641 | 16,641 | 13,739,493 | 3,745 | An exemplary geared turbomachine assembly includes an acoustic treatment that is in an unducted area of a geared turbomachine. | 1. A geared turbomachine assembly, comprising:
an acoustic treatment having a portion that is in an unducted area of a geared turbomachine, the portion positioned axially downstream from a fan cowl of the geared turbomachine and axially upstream from a low pressure turbine section of the geared turbomachine. 2. (cancel... | An exemplary geared turbomachine assembly includes an acoustic treatment that is in an unducted area of a geared turbomachine.1. A geared turbomachine assembly, comprising:
an acoustic treatment having a portion that is in an unducted area of a geared turbomachine, the portion positioned axially downstream from a fan c... | 3,700 |
16,642 | 16,642 | 14,542,301 | 3,792 | System and methods for fitting an auditory prosthesis include testing a subset of sound channels for the audio prosthesis. Adjustment values are determined for the tested sound channels, which can be electrodes in a cochlear implant. The adjustment values are efficiently determined by using a mapping function. The dete... | 1. A method for fine tuning cochlear implant, the method comprising:
selecting a subset of electrodes for testing; testing electrodes in the selected subset of electrodes to produce testing results,. wherein the testing comprises an auditory stimulation; determining a first adjustment value based on the testing results... | System and methods for fitting an auditory prosthesis include testing a subset of sound channels for the audio prosthesis. Adjustment values are determined for the tested sound channels, which can be electrodes in a cochlear implant. The adjustment values are efficiently determined by using a mapping function. The dete... | 3,700 |
16,643 | 16,643 | 14,377,619 | 3,799 | Methods and uses of biological tissues for various stent and other medical applications. In an exemplary embodiment of a method of processing a tissue of the present disclosure, the method comprises the steps of acquiring a mammalian tissue comprising at least a portion of a pulmonary region tissue, selecting a sample ... | 1-115. (canceled) 116. A product, comprising:
a frame configured to retain a mammalian tissue thereon; and the mammalian tissue coupled to the frame; wherein when the product is positioned within a mammalian luminal organ, fluid native to the mammalian luminal organ may pass through a lumen defined within the product. ... | Methods and uses of biological tissues for various stent and other medical applications. In an exemplary embodiment of a method of processing a tissue of the present disclosure, the method comprises the steps of acquiring a mammalian tissue comprising at least a portion of a pulmonary region tissue, selecting a sample ... | 3,700 |
16,644 | 16,644 | 14,241,709 | 3,793 | The present invention is directed to an ultrasound device for use in implementing therapeutic treatments and transdermal analyte delivery. The device includes a piezoelectric transducer that efficiently and safely converts electrical energy to ultrasonic waves, and has a unique structure including a piezoelectric eleme... | 1. A device that produces ultrasonic waves for therapeutic treatment comprising:
at least one ultrasound transducer, wherein the ultrasound transducer comprises:
a first flexible cover having a concave configuration;
a second flexible cover having a concave configuration opposing the first cover to form a cavity betwee... | The present invention is directed to an ultrasound device for use in implementing therapeutic treatments and transdermal analyte delivery. The device includes a piezoelectric transducer that efficiently and safely converts electrical energy to ultrasonic waves, and has a unique structure including a piezoelectric eleme... | 3,700 |
16,645 | 16,645 | 10,775,034 | 3,799 | A composite implant is provided for repairing a tissue defect in a patient. In one embodiment, the implant is a porous tissue scaffold having at least one pocket formed therein and adapted to contain a viable tissue. The tissue scaffold can have a variety of configurations, and in one embodiment it includes top and bot... | 1. A composite implant for repairing a tissue defect in a patient, comprising:
a porous tissue scaffold formed from a bioresorbable, synthetic polymeric material and including at least one pocket formed therein adapted to contain a viable tissue. 2. The composite implant of claim 1, further comprising a viable tissue ... | A composite implant is provided for repairing a tissue defect in a patient. In one embodiment, the implant is a porous tissue scaffold having at least one pocket formed therein and adapted to contain a viable tissue. The tissue scaffold can have a variety of configurations, and in one embodiment it includes top and bot... | 3,700 |
16,646 | 16,646 | 15,830,673 | 3,785 | A retractable tube for use in a respiratory apparatus for delivering a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient has an internal diameter of about 30 mm or less, a weight of about 500 g/m or less, and an unextended length of about 2 m or less. The retractable tube includes a portion that is extensible in a range ... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) system configured to deliver positively pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways, the CPAP system comprising:
a patient interface configured to sealingly engage the patient's face; a retractable air delivery tube configured to deliver the breath... | A retractable tube for use in a respiratory apparatus for delivering a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient has an internal diameter of about 30 mm or less, a weight of about 500 g/m or less, and an unextended length of about 2 m or less. The retractable tube includes a portion that is extensible in a range ... | 3,700 |
16,647 | 16,647 | 15,108,652 | 3,711 | Gameboard part ( 1 ) with sides ( 2 ), that is provided with at least one coupling elements ( 6,8 ) on at least one of the sides ( 2 ) to enable the reverse coupling of the gameboard part ( 1 ) to another gameboard part ( 1 ) with identical coupling elements ( 6,8 ) to thereby enable the formation, together with the ot... | 1. Gameboard part (1) with sides (2), that is provided with at least one coupling means (6,8) on at least one of the sides (2) to enable the reverse coupling of the gameboard part (1) to another gameboard part (1) with identical coupling means (6,8) to thereby enable the formation, together with the other gameboard par... | Gameboard part ( 1 ) with sides ( 2 ), that is provided with at least one coupling elements ( 6,8 ) on at least one of the sides ( 2 ) to enable the reverse coupling of the gameboard part ( 1 ) to another gameboard part ( 1 ) with identical coupling elements ( 6,8 ) to thereby enable the formation, together with the ot... | 3,700 |
16,648 | 16,648 | 15,027,833 | 3,723 | A process for machining a lens, includes the steps of holding a semi-finished product through a suction holding force which is active during an entire surface machining cycle of the semi-finished product; carrying out the surface machining cycle on a surface to be machined of the semi-finished product; and activating a... | 1. A process for machining a lens, the process comprising the steps of:
holding a semi-finished product through a suction holding force which is active during an entire surface machining cycle of the semi-finished product; carrying out the surface machining cycle on a surface to be machined of the semi-finished product... | A process for machining a lens, includes the steps of holding a semi-finished product through a suction holding force which is active during an entire surface machining cycle of the semi-finished product; carrying out the surface machining cycle on a surface to be machined of the semi-finished product; and activating a... | 3,700 |
16,649 | 16,649 | 13,576,498 | 3,745 | A high-vacuum pump comprises a plurality of pumping stages, each comprising a plurality of mutually cooperating elements, including at least one rotating rotor element and one stationary stator element. At least one of the elements of at least one of the pumping stages is made of a plastic material reinforced with shor... | 1. A vacuum pump, of the kind comprising a vacuum-tight casing, wherein a suction port and a discharge port are provided and wherein one or more pumping stages are provided for pumping a gas from the suction port to the discharge port, each of the pumping stages comprising a number of elements that cooperate with each ... | A high-vacuum pump comprises a plurality of pumping stages, each comprising a plurality of mutually cooperating elements, including at least one rotating rotor element and one stationary stator element. At least one of the elements of at least one of the pumping stages is made of a plastic material reinforced with shor... | 3,700 |
16,650 | 16,650 | 15,023,294 | 3,746 | The present disclosure relates generally to a fan blade assembly. In an embodiment, the fan blade assembly includes an airfoil having a forward edge covered by a sheath. The airfoil and the sheath are made from dissimilar conductive materials. A nonconductive ceramic coating is applied to a sheath receiving surface of ... | 1. A fan blade assembly, comprising:
a conductive airfoil including a sheath receiving surface, the sheath receiving surface coated with a nonconductive material; a conductive sheath; and an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the nonconductive material to bond the conductive sheath to the conductive airfoil at ... | The present disclosure relates generally to a fan blade assembly. In an embodiment, the fan blade assembly includes an airfoil having a forward edge covered by a sheath. The airfoil and the sheath are made from dissimilar conductive materials. A nonconductive ceramic coating is applied to a sheath receiving surface of ... | 3,700 |
16,651 | 16,651 | 15,031,097 | 3,794 | A temperature monitoring apparatus ( 40 ) is disclosed for monitoring a temperature within a tissue ( 10 ), in particular during a thermal ablation process. The monitoring apparatus comprises a temperature application unit ( 42 ) configured to introduce heating power into the tissue for heating the tissue. The monitori... | 1. A temperature monitoring apparatus for monitoring a temperature within a tissue during a thermal ablation process, comprising:
a temperature application unit configured to introduce heating power into the tissue for heating the tissue, an ultrasound unit for emitting and receiving ultrasound waves and for determinin... | A temperature monitoring apparatus ( 40 ) is disclosed for monitoring a temperature within a tissue ( 10 ), in particular during a thermal ablation process. The monitoring apparatus comprises a temperature application unit ( 42 ) configured to introduce heating power into the tissue for heating the tissue. The monitori... | 3,700 |
16,652 | 16,652 | 14,959,987 | 3,715 | A system and method for driving training are disclosed. The system simulates three driving scenarios: lane selection, braking, and intersection clearance. The system features a control unit with vehicle position and speed inputs and signal light outputs so that the driver may react to actual external stimulus rather th... | 1. A driving training system comprising:
a. a plurality of lane indicator signals; b. a control unit in operable communication with the lane indicator signals; c. at least one speed sensor, in operable communication with the control unit; d. at least one position sensor in operable communication with the control unit; ... | A system and method for driving training are disclosed. The system simulates three driving scenarios: lane selection, braking, and intersection clearance. The system features a control unit with vehicle position and speed inputs and signal light outputs so that the driver may react to actual external stimulus rather th... | 3,700 |
16,653 | 16,653 | 14,759,920 | 3,772 | The present invention relates to a dental drill bit ( 10 ) in combination with a surgical template ( 32 ) provided with a guide hole ( 34 ) adapted to guide the dental drill bit directly or via a guide sleeve provided in the guide hole, the dental drill bit comprising a first end ( 12 ), a second end ( 14 ), a spherica... | 1. A dental drill bit in combination with a surgical template provided with a guide hole adapted to guide the dental drill bit directly or via a guide sleeve provided in the guide hole, the dental drill bit comprising a first end, a second end, a spherical drill head arranged at the first end, and at least one helical ... | The present invention relates to a dental drill bit ( 10 ) in combination with a surgical template ( 32 ) provided with a guide hole ( 34 ) adapted to guide the dental drill bit directly or via a guide sleeve provided in the guide hole, the dental drill bit comprising a first end ( 12 ), a second end ( 14 ), a spherica... | 3,700 |
16,654 | 16,654 | 14,394,060 | 3,763 | A heat exchanger includes
a tube including a first aluminum alloy; and a plurality of fins in thermally conductive contact with the exterior of said tube, the fins including a second aluminum alloy comprising a base alloy selected from the group consisting of AA1100, AA8006, and AA8011 and zinc or magnesium ... | 1. A heat exchanger, comprising:
a tube comprising a first aluminum alloy; and a plurality of fins in thermally conductive contact with the exterior of said tube, said fins comprising a second aluminum alloy comprising a base alloy selected from the group consisting of AA1100, AA8006, and AA8011 and zinc or magnesium i... | A heat exchanger includes
a tube including a first aluminum alloy; and a plurality of fins in thermally conductive contact with the exterior of said tube, the fins including a second aluminum alloy comprising a base alloy selected from the group consisting of AA1100, AA8006, and AA8011 and zinc or magnesium ... | 3,700 |
16,655 | 16,655 | 13,906,247 | 3,799 | A bifurcated intravascular stent graft comprises primary stent segments and a primary graft sleeve, forming a main fluid channel and having a side opening therethrough. An external graft channel formed on the primary graft sleeve has a first end communicating with the side opening and an open second end outside the pri... | 1. A branching intravascular stent graft, comprising: a stent; a primary graft sleeve coupled to the stent, the primary graft sleeve having a first end and a second end, the primary graft sleeve having an opening therethrough between the first and second ends, the primary graft sleeve forming a fluid flow channel; and ... | A bifurcated intravascular stent graft comprises primary stent segments and a primary graft sleeve, forming a main fluid channel and having a side opening therethrough. An external graft channel formed on the primary graft sleeve has a first end communicating with the side opening and an open second end outside the pri... | 3,700 |
16,656 | 16,656 | 14,549,670 | 3,791 | Disclosed herein is a framework for facilitating patient signal filtering. In accordance with one aspect, the framework performs a signature cycle matching pursuit method to remove a first signal component from a combination patient signal and generate a first output signal. Sub-bandwidth filtering of the first output ... | 1. A non-transitory computer readable medium embodying a program of instructions executable by machine to perform steps for signal filtering, the steps comprising:
receiving an electrophysiological signal; removing an electrocardiogram signal component from the electrophysiological signal by performing an electrocardio... | Disclosed herein is a framework for facilitating patient signal filtering. In accordance with one aspect, the framework performs a signature cycle matching pursuit method to remove a first signal component from a combination patient signal and generate a first output signal. Sub-bandwidth filtering of the first output ... | 3,700 |
16,657 | 16,657 | 14,932,156 | 3,772 | A robotic system includes a base, a grounding arm, a working arm, and one or more sensors. The grounding arm extends from the base and is configured to be coupled to a fixed structure within the mouth of the patient for establishing an origin for the robotic system. The working arm extends from the base and is configur... | 1. A robotic system for use during a dental surgical procedure including installation of a dental implant in a mouth of a patient, the robotic system comprising:
a base; a grounding arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the grounding arm being coupled to the base, the second end of the grounding arm... | A robotic system includes a base, a grounding arm, a working arm, and one or more sensors. The grounding arm extends from the base and is configured to be coupled to a fixed structure within the mouth of the patient for establishing an origin for the robotic system. The working arm extends from the base and is configur... | 3,700 |
16,658 | 16,658 | 14,912,132 | 3,741 | One exemplary embodiment of this disclosure relates to a gas turbine engine including a plate, a frame attached to the plate, and a panel. The panel is supported by the frame. | 1. A gas turbine engine, comprising:
a plate; a frame attached to the plate; and a panel supported by the frame. 2. The gas turbine engine as recited in claim 1, wherein the panel is formed of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material. 3. The gas turbine engine as recited in claim 1, wherein the panel is spaced-apart f... | One exemplary embodiment of this disclosure relates to a gas turbine engine including a plate, a frame attached to the plate, and a panel. The panel is supported by the frame.1. A gas turbine engine, comprising:
a plate; a frame attached to the plate; and a panel supported by the frame. 2. The gas turbine engine as rec... | 3,700 |
16,659 | 16,659 | 14,262,726 | 3,753 | The inventive concept relates to a completely integral ball valve manufactured by an injection fusing molding process. The device comprises a valve core, a valve housing, a valve control handle, and inlet/outlet flow pipes, all forming an integral structure. The valve core is the primary component of the ball valve, an... | 1. An integral ball valve, comprised of plastic or similar material, utilized in controlling the transmission of fluids through various sizes of pipelines, comprising
(a) a spherical enclosure having a generally cylindrical structure and further having a top surface with a central circular aperture, a circular inner fa... | The inventive concept relates to a completely integral ball valve manufactured by an injection fusing molding process. The device comprises a valve core, a valve housing, a valve control handle, and inlet/outlet flow pipes, all forming an integral structure. The valve core is the primary component of the ball valve, an... | 3,700 |
16,660 | 16,660 | 14,318,353 | 3,715 | The present invention is a system and method for generating and displaying a horse racing form for a completely virtual horse racing environment. The present invention stores a database of values for a virtual horse, each value corresponding to an attribute typically listed in a published daily racing form. In order to... | 1. A computer-implemented method for generating and displaying a horse racing form for use with a computer-implemented virtual horse race simulation system comprising:
under the control of a processor, obtaining and storing data for each of a plurality of virtual horses, the stored data for each virtual horse including... | The present invention is a system and method for generating and displaying a horse racing form for a completely virtual horse racing environment. The present invention stores a database of values for a virtual horse, each value corresponding to an attribute typically listed in a published daily racing form. In order to... | 3,700 |
16,661 | 16,661 | 14,406,158 | 3,731 | A carton sizing system ( 1 ) that has a frame ( 2 ), a controller ( 4 ), one or more cutters ( 51 ) movably mounted to the frame ( 2 ) and operatively connected to the controller ( 4 ), one or more markers ( 61 ) movably mounted to the frame ( 2 ) and operatively connected to the controller ( 4 ). The carton sizing sys... | 1. A carton sizing system comprising a frame, a controller, one or more cutters movably mounted to the frame and operatively connected to the controller, one or more markers movably mounted to the frame and operatively connected to the controller and measuring means operatively connected to the controller and configure... | A carton sizing system ( 1 ) that has a frame ( 2 ), a controller ( 4 ), one or more cutters ( 51 ) movably mounted to the frame ( 2 ) and operatively connected to the controller ( 4 ), one or more markers ( 61 ) movably mounted to the frame ( 2 ) and operatively connected to the controller ( 4 ). The carton sizing sys... | 3,700 |
16,662 | 16,662 | 15,462,753 | 3,763 | A fluid heat exchanger for cooling an electronic device can have a plurality of walls. The walls can define a corresponding plurality of microchannels. Each microchannel can extend from a first end to a second end. The plurality of microchannels can define at least two opposed outer microchannels and a centrally locate... | 1. A fluid heat exchanger for cooling an electronic device, the heat exchanger comprising:
a plurality of walls defining a corresponding plurality of microchannels, wherein each microchannel extends from a first end to a second end, and wherein the plurality of microchannels defines at least two opposed outer microchan... | A fluid heat exchanger for cooling an electronic device can have a plurality of walls. The walls can define a corresponding plurality of microchannels. Each microchannel can extend from a first end to a second end. The plurality of microchannels can define at least two opposed outer microchannels and a centrally locate... | 3,700 |
16,663 | 16,663 | 14,833,936 | 3,745 | A centrifugal pump and an impeller thereof are provided. The impeller defines an outer peripheral edge which includes a plurality of serrations circumferentially thereon. The plurality of serrations are configured such that additional power and momentum are transferred to a working fluid of the pump, which results in a... | 1. An impeller for a centrifugal pump, the impeller comprising:
a disc shaped shroud having a central axis, and a central hub circumscribing the central axis; a disc shaped base plate having a central axis coaxial with the central axis of the shroud, the base plate having a plurality of vanes extending from a first sur... | A centrifugal pump and an impeller thereof are provided. The impeller defines an outer peripheral edge which includes a plurality of serrations circumferentially thereon. The plurality of serrations are configured such that additional power and momentum are transferred to a working fluid of the pump, which results in a... | 3,700 |
16,664 | 16,664 | 15,190,047 | 3,771 | A method for increasing or restoring a flow in a body lumen can treat conditions related to a stroke, such as an ischemic stroke, by removing an occlusion from a blood vessel and/or reopen a blood vessel. The method makes use of a device that includes a central wire, a pusher tube, a distal structure, and a proximal st... | 1. A method of removing an occlusion present in a first position of a blood vessel comprising:
introducing a device comprising a central wire, a pusher tube, a distal structure, and a proximal structure into the blood vessel, said distal structure being closed at a proximal end thereof; locating the distal structure of... | A method for increasing or restoring a flow in a body lumen can treat conditions related to a stroke, such as an ischemic stroke, by removing an occlusion from a blood vessel and/or reopen a blood vessel. The method makes use of a device that includes a central wire, a pusher tube, a distal structure, and a proximal st... | 3,700 |
16,665 | 16,665 | 15,378,449 | 3,711 | A golf ball capable of reducing the moment of inertial while reducing spin in a driver shot will be provided. To that end, a golf ball of the disclosure is a golf ball having a cover and, provided that I b (g·cm 2 ) represents the moment of inertia of the golf ball, μ (mm) represents deflection hardness corresponding ... | 1. A golf ball having a cover, wherein,
provided that
Ib (g·cm2) represents a moment of inertia of the golf ball,
μ (mm) represents deflection hardness corresponding to a deformation amount (mm) of the golf ball in a load direction from when an initial load of 10 kgf is applied to the golf ball to when a final load of ... | A golf ball capable of reducing the moment of inertial while reducing spin in a driver shot will be provided. To that end, a golf ball of the disclosure is a golf ball having a cover and, provided that I b (g·cm 2 ) represents the moment of inertia of the golf ball, μ (mm) represents deflection hardness corresponding ... | 3,700 |
16,666 | 16,666 | 14,532,454 | 3,775 | A device for reaming a bone includes an elongated shaft extending along a first longitudinal axis from and first end to a second end, the shaft being sufficiently longitudinally flexible to enable it to be passed through a path having a curvature of a target bone and a reaming head extending along a second longitudinal... | 1. A device for reaming a bone, comprising:
an elongated shaft extending along a first longitudinal axis from and first end to a second end, the shaft being sufficiently longitudinally flexible to enable it to be passed through a path having a curvature of a target bone; and a reaming head extending along a second long... | A device for reaming a bone includes an elongated shaft extending along a first longitudinal axis from and first end to a second end, the shaft being sufficiently longitudinally flexible to enable it to be passed through a path having a curvature of a target bone and a reaming head extending along a second longitudinal... | 3,700 |
16,667 | 16,667 | 14,248,585 | 3,762 | A method for control of the air/fuel ratio of the burner(s) (excess air) of a thermal cracker includes three steps. The thermal cracker has three consecutive zones or portions through which combustion gases pass, a firebox portion, a bridge wall portion and a convection portion The first step is to direct a wavelength ... | 1. A method for control of the air/fuel ratio of the burner(s) of a thermal cracker for producing olefins which comprises a firebox portion, a bridge wall portion and a convection portion, comprising the steps of: (a) directing a wavelength modulated beam of near infrared light from two tunable diode lasers that are po... | A method for control of the air/fuel ratio of the burner(s) (excess air) of a thermal cracker includes three steps. The thermal cracker has three consecutive zones or portions through which combustion gases pass, a firebox portion, a bridge wall portion and a convection portion The first step is to direct a wavelength ... | 3,700 |
16,668 | 16,668 | 14,720,300 | 3,723 | A process is provided involving an agitator. This process includes steps of: (a) disposing an object with the agitator, which object includes an aperture therein; (b) disposing abrasive material within the aperture; and (c) agitating the abrasive material by moving the object using the agitator. | 1. A process involving an agitator, the process comprising:
disposing an object with the agitator, the object including an aperture therein; disposing abrasive material within the aperture; and agitating the abrasive material by moving the object using the agitator. 2. The process of claim 1, wherein the moving compris... | A process is provided involving an agitator. This process includes steps of: (a) disposing an object with the agitator, which object includes an aperture therein; (b) disposing abrasive material within the aperture; and (c) agitating the abrasive material by moving the object using the agitator.1. A process involving a... | 3,700 |
16,669 | 16,669 | 15,582,267 | 3,772 | Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices and a method for orthodontic torquing. For the various embodiments, a pliers for crimping coils of an orthodontic torquing spring to an arch wire includes: a pair of plier halves, each of the plier halves including a handle, a jaw, and a pivot section, each ... | 1.-13. (canceled) 14. An orthodontic torquing spring, comprising:
a first spring coil portion; a second spring coil portion; and a loop portion extending between the first and second spring coil portions, where each of the first spring coil portion, the second spring coil portion, and the loop portion are formed of a w... | Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices and a method for orthodontic torquing. For the various embodiments, a pliers for crimping coils of an orthodontic torquing spring to an arch wire includes: a pair of plier halves, each of the plier halves including a handle, a jaw, and a pivot section, each ... | 3,700 |
16,670 | 16,670 | 14,116,700 | 3,715 | A learning system and a method adapted to personalize language learning to individual users. An output device generates and presents learning related data to a user associated with a user ID. An input mechanism receives, in response to the learning related data, response data from the user indicating the users response... | 1-17. (canceled) 18. A language learning system adapted to personalize language learning to individual users, comprising:
an output means for generating and presenting learning related data to a user associated with a user ID; an input means adapted to receive, in response to said learning related data, response data f... | A learning system and a method adapted to personalize language learning to individual users. An output device generates and presents learning related data to a user associated with a user ID. An input mechanism receives, in response to the learning related data, response data from the user indicating the users response... | 3,700 |
16,671 | 16,671 | 14,888,565 | 3,724 | The invention relates to an apparatus arranged to secure a portable cutting machine on an elongated profiled object ( 11 ), said apparatus comprising a base ( 100 ) adapted to be disposed on an upper surface of the profiled object ( 11 ) and at least one arm ( 101 ) mounted to the base ( 100 ) at right angles to the ma... | 1. Apparatus arranged to secure a portable cutting machine (1) on an elongated railshaped profiled object, having a rail head with side portions and lower edges, said apparatus comprising:
a base adapted to be disposed on an upper surface of the profiled object and at least one arm mounted pivotable around an arm pivot... | The invention relates to an apparatus arranged to secure a portable cutting machine on an elongated profiled object ( 11 ), said apparatus comprising a base ( 100 ) adapted to be disposed on an upper surface of the profiled object ( 11 ) and at least one arm ( 101 ) mounted to the base ( 100 ) at right angles to the ma... | 3,700 |
16,672 | 16,672 | 14,208,631 | 3,736 | Healthcare kits and care packs are provided. A pack ( 4000 ) can include a container ( 4001 ) and a branding sleeve ( 4002 ). The pack can include a pair of flaps ( 4200,4800 ) to close each end. The flaps can be prolate spheroid to define a concave end profile when closed and a convex profile when open. Alternatively,... | 1. A pack, comprising:
a base layer, the base layer foldable along at least four transverse folding lines; a first pouch selectively detachable from a first major face of the base layer, the first pouch disposed between a first transverse folding line and a second transverse folding line; a second pouch selectively det... | Healthcare kits and care packs are provided. A pack ( 4000 ) can include a container ( 4001 ) and a branding sleeve ( 4002 ). The pack can include a pair of flaps ( 4200,4800 ) to close each end. The flaps can be prolate spheroid to define a concave end profile when closed and a convex profile when open. Alternatively,... | 3,700 |
16,673 | 16,673 | 13,784,144 | 3,775 | Interbody spinal implants comprise internal sidewalls having a roughened surface topography. The internal sidewalls may be those that surround a substantially hollow implant center, including the sidewalls of a vertical aperture and sidewalls of a transverse aperture. The roughened surface topography comprises macro, m... | 1. An interbody spinal implant, comprising a body that is generally oval-shaped in transverse cross section, and comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, opposing anterior and posterior portions, internal sidewalls around a substantially hollow center, and a single vertical aperture-extending ... | Interbody spinal implants comprise internal sidewalls having a roughened surface topography. The internal sidewalls may be those that surround a substantially hollow implant center, including the sidewalls of a vertical aperture and sidewalls of a transverse aperture. The roughened surface topography comprises macro, m... | 3,700 |
16,674 | 16,674 | 13,938,906 | 3,786 | The invention features a scented mask system to provide a pleasant smell in an unpleasant environment. The mask is a one piece stretchable material with opening sized to fit around the user's ears. The mask becomes fragrant when nestled inside of a pod having area sized to receive at least one fragrance component such ... | 1. A scented mask system comprising:
a sheet of stretchable material having a top edge, bottom edge and a left end region and a right end region; a first and second elliptical-shaped cutout in the left end region and right end region, wherein the first and second elliptical-shaped cutouts are sized to receive a user's ... | The invention features a scented mask system to provide a pleasant smell in an unpleasant environment. The mask is a one piece stretchable material with opening sized to fit around the user's ears. The mask becomes fragrant when nestled inside of a pod having area sized to receive at least one fragrance component such ... | 3,700 |
16,675 | 16,675 | 14,917,855 | 3,745 | This disclosure relates to a gas turbine engine. The engine includes a component having a first wall and a second wall spaced-apart from the first wall. The component further includes a cooling passageway provided in part by a helical wall between the first wall and the second wall. | 1. A gas turbine engine, comprising:
a component having a first wall and a second wall spaced-apart from the first wall, and a cooling passageway provided in part by a helical wall between the first wall and the second wall. 2. The gas turbine engine as recited in claim 1, wherein the second wall is provided about a co... | This disclosure relates to a gas turbine engine. The engine includes a component having a first wall and a second wall spaced-apart from the first wall. The component further includes a cooling passageway provided in part by a helical wall between the first wall and the second wall.1. A gas turbine engine, comprising:
... | 3,700 |
16,676 | 16,676 | 14,372,396 | 3,763 | A method for cooling a fluid or a body by means of at least a first vapour compression circuit containing a first heat transfer fluid and at least a second vapour compression circuit containing a second heat transfer fluid, the method including: measuring the temperature of the external surroundings; and setting the te... | 1. A process for cooling a fluid or a body by means of at least one first vapor compression circuit comprising a first heat-transfer fluid and of at least one second vapor compression circuit comprising a second heat-transfer fluid, the process comprising:
in the first vapor compression circuit:
at least partial evapor... | A method for cooling a fluid or a body by means of at least a first vapour compression circuit containing a first heat transfer fluid and at least a second vapour compression circuit containing a second heat transfer fluid, the method including: measuring the temperature of the external surroundings; and setting the te... | 3,700 |
16,677 | 16,677 | 15,299,005 | 3,726 | A method for machining a workpiece is provided. An electrode is moved linearly in the direction of the workpiece to cause material to be removed from the workpiece, at least one end of a surface of the workpiece running obliquely to a guide edge of the electrode machining this surface. The electrode is moved at least p... | 1. A method for machining a workpiece, an electrode being situated at a distance from a workpiece to be machined and moved linearly in the direction of the workpiece to be machined to cause material to be removed from the workpiece during the approach to the workpiece, at least one end or one section of one end of a su... | A method for machining a workpiece is provided. An electrode is moved linearly in the direction of the workpiece to cause material to be removed from the workpiece, at least one end of a surface of the workpiece running obliquely to a guide edge of the electrode machining this surface. The electrode is moved at least p... | 3,700 |
16,678 | 16,678 | 14,736,873 | 3,753 | According to embodiments described in the specification, a pump system is provided for use in a body of fluid having a shore. The pump system includes: a pump support; and a discharge pipe coupled to the pump support at a first end and to the shore at a second end, the discharge pipe including at least one segment of a... | 1. A pump system for use in a body of fluid having a shore, comprising:
a pump support; and a discharge pipe coupled to the pump support at a first end and to the shore at a second end, the discharge pipe including at least one segment of a first material and at least one segment of a second material, and having an exp... | According to embodiments described in the specification, a pump system is provided for use in a body of fluid having a shore. The pump system includes: a pump support; and a discharge pipe coupled to the pump support at a first end and to the shore at a second end, the discharge pipe including at least one segment of a... | 3,700 |
16,679 | 16,679 | 14,729,526 | 3,715 | Methods and systems for providing a learning path for an electronic learning system. The methods can include: retrieving learning objectives assigned to the learning path; for each learning objective, selecting resources assigned a relevance score satisfying a relevance threshold for that learning objective, the releva... | 1. A method for providing a learning path for an electronic learning system, the electronic learning system including a processor and at least one memory in electronic communication with the processor, the at least one memory storing one or more learning objectives, the method comprising:
retrieving, from the one or mo... | Methods and systems for providing a learning path for an electronic learning system. The methods can include: retrieving learning objectives assigned to the learning path; for each learning objective, selecting resources assigned a relevance score satisfying a relevance threshold for that learning objective, the releva... | 3,700 |
16,680 | 16,680 | 15,728,215 | 3,792 | Systems, methods and devices for reducing noise in health monitoring including monitoring systems, methods and/or devices receiving a health signal and/or having at least one electrode or sensor for health monitoring. | 1. A device for monitoring a physiological parameter, the device being configured to be adhered to the skin of a subject for the physiological parameter monitoring; the device comprising:
a substrate; a conductive sensor connected to the substrate, and a double-sided composite adhesive having:
at least one conductive a... | Systems, methods and devices for reducing noise in health monitoring including monitoring systems, methods and/or devices receiving a health signal and/or having at least one electrode or sensor for health monitoring.1. A device for monitoring a physiological parameter, the device being configured to be adhered to the ... | 3,700 |
16,681 | 16,681 | 13,476,677 | 3,761 | A laser machining apparatus that allows efficient machining of a workpiece includes a nozzle for jetting a jet liquid column, a rectifying chamber attenuating disturbances in flow of liquid, a liquid oscillating chamber guiding the liquid flowing from the rectifying chamber to a nozzle inlet opening, a laser oscillator... | 1. A laser machining apparatus for machining with a laser beam that is guided to a machining point by a jet liquid column, comprising:
a nozzle including a nozzle inlet opening, the nozzle jetting the jet liquid column; a rectifying chamber attenuating disturbances in flow of supplied liquid; a liquid oscillating chamb... | A laser machining apparatus that allows efficient machining of a workpiece includes a nozzle for jetting a jet liquid column, a rectifying chamber attenuating disturbances in flow of liquid, a liquid oscillating chamber guiding the liquid flowing from the rectifying chamber to a nozzle inlet opening, a laser oscillator... | 3,700 |
16,682 | 16,682 | 14,599,678 | 3,793 | Systems and methods for determining a quantity of interest of a patient comprise receiving patient data of the patient at a first physiological state. A value of a quantity of interest of the patient at the first physiological state is determined based on the patient data. The quantity of interest represents a medical ... | 1. A method for determining a quantity of interest of a patient, comprising:
receiving patient data of the patient at a first physiological state; determining a value of a quantity of interest of the patient at the first physiological state based on the patient data, the quantity of interest representing a medical char... | Systems and methods for determining a quantity of interest of a patient comprise receiving patient data of the patient at a first physiological state. A value of a quantity of interest of the patient at the first physiological state is determined based on the patient data. The quantity of interest represents a medical ... | 3,700 |
16,683 | 16,683 | 12,779,855 | 3,715 | Methods and computer software are provided for making number place puzzles having nonets or number place puzzles having triads. For number place puzzles having triads, no object appears more than once in each row and in each column, and each triad contains no more than one object from each of three distinct groups of o... | 1. A computer readable medium having instructions for making a number place puzzle, comprising:
one or more instructions for sequencing of lines of a partial or complete number place puzzle having triads; one or more instructions for printing a finding of one complete solution or more than one complete solution for the... | Methods and computer software are provided for making number place puzzles having nonets or number place puzzles having triads. For number place puzzles having triads, no object appears more than once in each row and in each column, and each triad contains no more than one object from each of three distinct groups of o... | 3,700 |
16,684 | 16,684 | 14,042,323 | 3,745 | Protective coating systems for gas turbine engine applications and methods for fabricating such protective coating systems are provided. An exemplary method of manufacturing a turbine engine component includes providing a substrate in the form of the turbine engine component and forming a bond coating on and over the s... | 1. A method of manufacturing a turbine engine component comprising:
providing a substrate in the form of the turbine engine component; forming a bond coating on and over the substrate; forming a thermal barrier coating or an environmental barrier coating on and over the bond coating; and forming a magnetoplumbite struc... | Protective coating systems for gas turbine engine applications and methods for fabricating such protective coating systems are provided. An exemplary method of manufacturing a turbine engine component includes providing a substrate in the form of the turbine engine component and forming a bond coating on and over the s... | 3,700 |
16,685 | 16,685 | 14,599,766 | 3,715 | A method and apparatus for assessing performance of an operation for a vehicle. Real-time information is received by a computer system in the vehicle from at least one of a vehicle operator or a group of hardware systems in the vehicle during the operation for the vehicle. The performance of the vehicle operator in per... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a display system; and an assessment system in communication with the display system, wherein during operation of a vehicle, the assessment system receives real-time information from at least one of a vehicle operator or a group of hardware systems in the vehicle during the operation; wherein... | A method and apparatus for assessing performance of an operation for a vehicle. Real-time information is received by a computer system in the vehicle from at least one of a vehicle operator or a group of hardware systems in the vehicle during the operation for the vehicle. The performance of the vehicle operator in per... | 3,700 |
16,686 | 16,686 | 15,343,166 | 3,752 | A method of extinguishing or retarding fire can include disposing nano-clay onto the fire to retard or extinguish the fire. The nano-clay can be in the form of a powder. The powder can include nanoparticles having a particle size of about 1 nm to about 50 nm. The nano-clay can be used alone or mixed with water. | 1. A method of extinguishing or retarding fire, comprising:
obtaining a quantity of powdered montmorillonite-based nano-clay, the montmorillonite-based nano-clay including nanoparticles having a particle size of about 1 mm to about 50 nm; storing the powdered montmorillonite-based nano-clay in a container; and dispensi... | A method of extinguishing or retarding fire can include disposing nano-clay onto the fire to retard or extinguish the fire. The nano-clay can be in the form of a powder. The powder can include nanoparticles having a particle size of about 1 nm to about 50 nm. The nano-clay can be used alone or mixed with water.1. A met... | 3,700 |
16,687 | 16,687 | 14,635,457 | 3,715 | A plurality of game apparatuses function as a master, a client, and an audience. The master and the client register each other by performing therebetween an authentication process. The authentication process is not performed between the master and the audience. The audience receives a beacon from the master and registe... | 1. A game processing system comprising a first gaming device, a second gaming device, and a third gaming device,
wherein the first gaming device comprises:
a first network interface; and
at least one first processor configured to:
execute an authentication process with the second gaming device; and
execute a communicat... | A plurality of game apparatuses function as a master, a client, and an audience. The master and the client register each other by performing therebetween an authentication process. The authentication process is not performed between the master and the audience. The audience receives a beacon from the master and registe... | 3,700 |
16,688 | 16,688 | 13,451,171 | 3,791 | An implantable component of a hearing prosthesis, including a bone fixture and one or more magnets, wherein at least one of the one or more magnets is disposed in a housing coupled to the bone fixture via a structure that extends from the housing to the bone fixture. | 1. An implantable component of a prosthesis, comprising:
a bone fixture; and one or more magnets disposed in a housing coupled to the bone fixture via a structure extending between the housing and bone fixture. 2. The implantable component of claim 1, wherein:
the one or more magnets are offset from fixture. 3. The imp... | An implantable component of a hearing prosthesis, including a bone fixture and one or more magnets, wherein at least one of the one or more magnets is disposed in a housing coupled to the bone fixture via a structure that extends from the housing to the bone fixture.1. An implantable component of a prosthesis, comprisi... | 3,700 |
16,689 | 16,689 | 14,748,810 | 3,783 | A method of localized delivery of a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent to nasal tissue or cavities includes inserting a catheter into a nasal cavity, the catheter having an outer balloon with at least one opening therethrough and an inner surface, and an inner balloon disposed in the outer balloon and at least partial... | 1. A method of localized delivery of a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent to nasal tissue or cavities, comprising the steps of:
inserting a catheter into a nasal cavity, said catheter comprising
an outer balloon having a wall with at least one opening therethrough and an inner surface; and
an inner balloon at least pa... | A method of localized delivery of a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent to nasal tissue or cavities includes inserting a catheter into a nasal cavity, the catheter having an outer balloon with at least one opening therethrough and an inner surface, and an inner balloon disposed in the outer balloon and at least partial... | 3,700 |
16,690 | 16,690 | 15,407,673 | 3,794 | An ophthalmic marking device is provided herein for marking a patient's eye. The device may include a handle and a tip with a tip element, a first portion of the tip element protruding from the tip to be exposed. The tip element is electrically conductive to resistively generate heat with electrical flow therethrough. ... | 1. An ophthalmic marking device for marking a patient's eye, the device comprising:
a handle; a tip on said handle; an electrically conductive tip element at least partially within said tip, a first portion of said tip element protruding from said tip to be exposed; and, an electrical power storage associated with the ... | An ophthalmic marking device is provided herein for marking a patient's eye. The device may include a handle and a tip with a tip element, a first portion of the tip element protruding from the tip to be exposed. The tip element is electrically conductive to resistively generate heat with electrical flow therethrough. ... | 3,700 |
16,691 | 16,691 | 14,134,316 | 3,792 | An adapter assembly is provided and includes a housing for connection with a surgical device and for operative communication with at least one rotatable drive shaft of the surgical device; an outer tube having a proximal end supported by the housing and a distal end for connection with a selected end effector, wherein ... | 1. An adapter assembly for selectively interconnecting a surgical end effector that is configured to perform a surgical function and an electromechanical surgical device that is configured to actuate the end effector, the end effector including at least one force receiving drive member, and the surgical device includin... | An adapter assembly is provided and includes a housing for connection with a surgical device and for operative communication with at least one rotatable drive shaft of the surgical device; an outer tube having a proximal end supported by the housing and a distal end for connection with a selected end effector, wherein ... | 3,700 |
16,692 | 16,692 | 14,043,365 | 3,732 | An item of clothing that includes a first textile area that is suitable to receive at least one sensor, a second textile area, and a third textile area, which is arranged at least partially between the first and second textile areas. The third textile area is provided such that when the item of clothing is worn it isol... | 1. An item of clothing comprising:
a first textile area adapted to receive at least one sensor; a second textile area; and a third textile area, which is arranged at least partially between the first and second textile areas,
wherein the third textile area is adapted to isolate relative motion between the first textil... | An item of clothing that includes a first textile area that is suitable to receive at least one sensor, a second textile area, and a third textile area, which is arranged at least partially between the first and second textile areas. The third textile area is provided such that when the item of clothing is worn it isol... | 3,700 |
16,693 | 16,693 | 16,031,792 | 3,775 | An improved tibial plateau leveling osteotomy plate is disclosed. The plate is contoured in its proximal head portion to more closely resemble the structure of the tibial bone segment that is cut and rotated during the procedure. The plate also preferably has screw holes in the proximal head portion that are machined t... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A bone plate dimensioned for securing two tibial bone segments of an animal as part of a tibial leveling osteotomy procedure, the bone plate comprising:
a distal portion comprising an elongated segment configured for attachment to a shaft of a tibia, the distal portion having disposed therein a plu... | An improved tibial plateau leveling osteotomy plate is disclosed. The plate is contoured in its proximal head portion to more closely resemble the structure of the tibial bone segment that is cut and rotated during the procedure. The plate also preferably has screw holes in the proximal head portion that are machined t... | 3,700 |
16,694 | 16,694 | 15,226,991 | 3,791 | Methods of controlling the operation of a device traveling in a body tube tree, including sensing parameters from possible directions of travel and selecting the direction of travel based on the sensed parameters, implemented with a control system located partially or fully on the lumen traveling device. Various action... | 1.-95. (canceled) 96. A system comprising:
a lumen-traveling device configured to fit within a man-made lumen within the body of a subject, the lumen-traveling device including
a structural element configured to fit within the man-made lumen;
a propelling mechanism configured to produce movement of the lumen-traveling ... | Methods of controlling the operation of a device traveling in a body tube tree, including sensing parameters from possible directions of travel and selecting the direction of travel based on the sensed parameters, implemented with a control system located partially or fully on the lumen traveling device. Various action... | 3,700 |
16,695 | 16,695 | 15,088,242 | 3,791 | A method and system for continually monitoring oxygenation levels in real-time in compartments of an animal limb, such as in a human leg or a human thigh or a forearm, can be used to assist in the diagnosis of a compartment syndrome. The method and system can include one or more near infrared compartment sensors in whi... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A method for automatically detecting ischemia in a human body with a computing device, comprising:
automatically monitoring oxygenation levels of damaged tissue of the human body in a continuous manner with the computing device coupled to a non-invasive compartment sensor; automatically monitoring ... | A method and system for continually monitoring oxygenation levels in real-time in compartments of an animal limb, such as in a human leg or a human thigh or a forearm, can be used to assist in the diagnosis of a compartment syndrome. The method and system can include one or more near infrared compartment sensors in whi... | 3,700 |
16,696 | 16,696 | 15,088,220 | 3,791 | A method and system for continually monitoring oxygenation levels in real-time in compartments of an animal limb, such as in a human leg or a human thigh or a forearm, can be used to assist in the diagnosis of a compartment syndrome. The method and system can include one or more near infrared compartment sensors in whi... | 1-4. (canceled) 5. A computer-implemented method for automatically monitoring oxygenation levels of injured tissue of a human body for automatically detecting conditions of a compartment syndrome, comprising:
automatically monitoring oxygenation levels of injured tissue in a continuous manner with a first non-invasive ... | A method and system for continually monitoring oxygenation levels in real-time in compartments of an animal limb, such as in a human leg or a human thigh or a forearm, can be used to assist in the diagnosis of a compartment syndrome. The method and system can include one or more near infrared compartment sensors in whi... | 3,700 |
16,697 | 16,697 | 15,321,848 | 3,799 | An ultrathin endoscope auxiliary system includes an overtube ( 110 ) and a mouth piece ( 150 ). The overtube ( 110 ), which allows the ultrathin endoscope ( 160 ) to be inserted therein, includes a transparent cap ( 112 ), a side opening ( 114 ), a deflecting member ( 180 ) and a positioning member ( 120 ). The transpa... | 1. An ultrathin endoscope auxiliary system for assisting the insertion of an ultrathin endoscopic into a subject, comprising:
an overtube, configured to allow the ultrathin endoscope to be inserted therein, wherein the overtube comprises:
a transparent cap, disposed at the front end of the overtube;
a side opening, dis... | An ultrathin endoscope auxiliary system includes an overtube ( 110 ) and a mouth piece ( 150 ). The overtube ( 110 ), which allows the ultrathin endoscope ( 160 ) to be inserted therein, includes a transparent cap ( 112 ), a side opening ( 114 ), a deflecting member ( 180 ) and a positioning member ( 120 ). The transpa... | 3,700 |
16,698 | 16,698 | 15,447,195 | 3,753 | A system and method for flushing a drinking water installation, comprises at least one riser or distribution pipe, branch pipes connected to the riser or distribution pipe, as well as consumer devices and flushing stations connected to the branch pipes. The flushing stations have measuring devices for the temperature c... | 1. A system for flushing a drinking water installation, comprising
at least one riser or distribution pipe, a plurality of branch pipes connected to the riser or distribution pipe, consumer devices and flushing stations connected to the branch pipes, wherein the flushing stations have measuring devices for the temperat... | A system and method for flushing a drinking water installation, comprises at least one riser or distribution pipe, branch pipes connected to the riser or distribution pipe, as well as consumer devices and flushing stations connected to the branch pipes. The flushing stations have measuring devices for the temperature c... | 3,700 |
16,699 | 16,699 | 14,332,713 | 3,734 | A cigar holder includes a first member having a retainer secured to a first base for extending about a cigar. The first base includes a magnet. A second member includes a clip secured to a second base for fastening to a hat. The second base includes a metallic member. Magnetic coupling between the first and second base... | 1. A cigar holder comprising in combination:
a) a first member including a first base, the first base including a magnet, the first member further including a retainer secured to the base and adapted to releasably extend about a cigar for securing the cigar to the first member; and b) a second member having a second ba... | A cigar holder includes a first member having a retainer secured to a first base for extending about a cigar. The first base includes a magnet. A second member includes a clip secured to a second base for fastening to a hat. The second base includes a metallic member. Magnetic coupling between the first and second base... | 3,700 |
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