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16,700 | 16,700 | 15,286,427 | 3,763 | A system and method of operating an HVAC system including a HVAC unit including a unit temperature sensor, a unit controller, and a variable speed compressor, and a two-stage system controller in communication with the unit controller, the method including operating the system controller to transmit a conditioning sign... | 1. A method for operating an HVAC system, the HVAC system including an HVAC unit including a unit temperature sensor, a unit controller, and a compressor configured to operate at multiple speeds, and a two-stage system controller in communication with the unit controller, the method comprising:
(a) operating the two-st... | A system and method of operating an HVAC system including a HVAC unit including a unit temperature sensor, a unit controller, and a variable speed compressor, and a two-stage system controller in communication with the unit controller, the method including operating the system controller to transmit a conditioning sign... | 3,700 |
16,701 | 16,701 | 14,449,683 | 3,783 | A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, electrodes and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with... | 1-164. (canceled) 165. A nanochannel delivery device comprising:
a plurality of inlet microchannels; a first electrode; a second electrode; a plurality of nanochannels; and a plurality of outlet microchannels, wherein:
each inlet microchannel is in direct fluid communication with an outlet microchannel via a single nan... | A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, electrodes and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with... | 3,700 |
16,702 | 16,702 | 14,829,771 | 3,731 | An apparatus for cleaning a surgical instrument includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end configured for disposal within a cavity of a surgical instrument. The elongate member defines a longitudinal channel and a plurality of apertures extending transversely through the elongate member. The apertu... | 1. An apparatus for cleaning a surgical instrument, comprising:
an elongate member having a first end and a second end configured for disposal within a cavity of a surgical instrument, the elongate member defining:
a longitudinal channel; and
a plurality of apertures extending transversely through the elongate member a... | An apparatus for cleaning a surgical instrument includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end configured for disposal within a cavity of a surgical instrument. The elongate member defines a longitudinal channel and a plurality of apertures extending transversely through the elongate member. The apertu... | 3,700 |
16,703 | 16,703 | 15,446,872 | 3,792 | Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for catheters for use in electrical neuromodulation. The catheter of the present disclosure includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. The elongate body includes a longitudinal center axis that extends between the first end and the second end. The elonga... | 1. A catheter for use in electrical neuromodulation, the catheter comprising:
an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end; a first opening in the elongate body; a second opening in the elongate body, the second opening between the proximal end of the elongate body and the distal end of the elongate body and... | Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for catheters for use in electrical neuromodulation. The catheter of the present disclosure includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. The elongate body includes a longitudinal center axis that extends between the first end and the second end. The elonga... | 3,700 |
16,704 | 16,704 | 15,265,397 | 3,715 | Systems and methods for a support game are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises enabling a first player to play a first main game with a first economy, receiving a request to engage in a support game, displaying a first instance of the support game in response to the request, providing a first virtual goo... | 1-23. (canceled) 24. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
enabling a user to interact within a virtual environment,
wherein the virtual environment comprises a plurality of measurable units configured to measure progress of the user within the virtual environment;
monitoring at least one characteristic of the us... | Systems and methods for a support game are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises enabling a first player to play a first main game with a first economy, receiving a request to engage in a support game, displaying a first instance of the support game in response to the request, providing a first virtual goo... | 3,700 |
16,705 | 16,705 | 15,479,833 | 3,735 | Embodiments disclosed herein relate to drainage bag systems (e.g., catheterization and urine drainage bag systems) including at least one indicator element that may indicate that one or more patient care protocols were performed. For example, the drainage bag system includes a drainage bag including at least one indica... | 1. A patient care protocol package, comprising:
a container; one or more wipes disposed in the container, the one or more wipes for use in performing one or more patient care protocols; and at least one labeling provided on the container, the at least one labeling facilitates correct usage of the one or more wipes and ... | Embodiments disclosed herein relate to drainage bag systems (e.g., catheterization and urine drainage bag systems) including at least one indicator element that may indicate that one or more patient care protocols were performed. For example, the drainage bag system includes a drainage bag including at least one indica... | 3,700 |
16,706 | 16,706 | 14,742,166 | 3,734 | A flexible pouch that includes a pressure relief valve and an associated barrier seal. The barrier seal separates and partially encloses a portion of the flexible pouch containing the pressure relief valve from a portion of the pouch containing product, such as a liquid. The barrier helps to ensure that only gases are ... | 1. A flexible pouch having a product storage area, the flexible pouch comprising:
a pressure relief valve; and a seal positioned adjacent to the pressure relief valve, the seal positioned between the pressure relief valve and the product storage area so as to help block product in the product storage area from interfer... | A flexible pouch that includes a pressure relief valve and an associated barrier seal. The barrier seal separates and partially encloses a portion of the flexible pouch containing the pressure relief valve from a portion of the pouch containing product, such as a liquid. The barrier helps to ensure that only gases are ... | 3,700 |
16,707 | 16,707 | 14,790,907 | 3,741 | A tube assembly is additive manufactured as one unitary piece and has a first tube that co-extends with and is surrounded by a second tube. An annular void may be defined by and located between the first and second tubes for insulating a fluid flowing through the first tube. The void may be sealed and under a negative ... | 1. A tube assembly comprising:
an additive manufactured first tube; and an additive manufactured second tube connected to the first tube and manufactured as one unitary piece. 2. The tube assembly set forth in claim 1, wherein the first tube is surrounded by and substantially co-extends with the second tube. 3. The tub... | A tube assembly is additive manufactured as one unitary piece and has a first tube that co-extends with and is surrounded by a second tube. An annular void may be defined by and located between the first and second tubes for insulating a fluid flowing through the first tube. The void may be sealed and under a negative ... | 3,700 |
16,708 | 16,708 | 14,331,908 | 3,791 | A graphical user interface is disclosed for a tissue biopsy system having a tissue cutting member adapted for cutting one or more tissue specimens from tissue at a target site within a patient. The graphical user interface includes a first GUI area representing a first region of the target site from which the tissue cu... | 1-27. (canceled) 28. A graphical user interface (GUI) for a tissue biopsy system having a tissue cutting member adapted for cutting one or more tissue specimens from tissue at a target site within a patient, the graphical user interface comprising:
a. a first GUI area configured to represent a first region of the targe... | A graphical user interface is disclosed for a tissue biopsy system having a tissue cutting member adapted for cutting one or more tissue specimens from tissue at a target site within a patient. The graphical user interface includes a first GUI area representing a first region of the target site from which the tissue cu... | 3,700 |
16,709 | 16,709 | 13,095,253 | 3,726 | The invention relates to providing a virtually air tight seal of the joints of fittings used in HVAC air distribution systems. The invention relates to the manufacturing process, equipment used in the manufacturing process, and the sealed fitting itself. | 1. A method for creating a manufactured sealed latched sheet metal circular HVAC fitting comprising:
(a) providing a first subcomponent; (b) providing a second subcomponent; (c) applying a sealant to the first subcomponent or the second subcomponent; and (d) joining the first subcomponent to the second subcomponent by:... | The invention relates to providing a virtually air tight seal of the joints of fittings used in HVAC air distribution systems. The invention relates to the manufacturing process, equipment used in the manufacturing process, and the sealed fitting itself.1. A method for creating a manufactured sealed latched sheet metal... | 3,700 |
16,710 | 16,710 | 14,789,414 | 3,715 | Systems, methods, and articles to provide customized cooking instructions to users via a communications device. The user is provided with audio/visual prompts depicting one or more ending characteristics of a food product, such as texture or doneness. The user provides a selection of the one or more ending characterist... | 1. A method of operation in a processor-based food preparation guidance system, the method comprising:
receiving, via a communications device, a request for preparation guidance for a food product; in response to the received request, causing at least one of a first set of at least two graphical prompts to be displayed... | Systems, methods, and articles to provide customized cooking instructions to users via a communications device. The user is provided with audio/visual prompts depicting one or more ending characteristics of a food product, such as texture or doneness. The user provides a selection of the one or more ending characterist... | 3,700 |
16,711 | 16,711 | 14,438,443 | 3,724 | A separation unit for separating a web material along preformed lines of weakness is provided. The separation unit includes at least a first roller, and at least a second roller having a rotational axis extending parallel with said rotational axis of said first roller. The rotational axis of the second roller is positi... | 1. A separation unit for separating a web material along preformed lines of weakness, said separation unit having a width direction and comprising
at least a first roller a having a rotational axis extending in said width direction and a web width extending in said width direction, and at least a second roller having a... | A separation unit for separating a web material along preformed lines of weakness is provided. The separation unit includes at least a first roller, and at least a second roller having a rotational axis extending parallel with said rotational axis of said first roller. The rotational axis of the second roller is positi... | 3,700 |
16,712 | 16,712 | 15,666,408 | 3,734 | A shoulder supported carrier structure supports percussion instruments on shoulder shoulders of a user is disclosed. A connecting member that spans between the shoulder supporting member behind the user or performer. The connecting member is joined to an arm that is connected to at a back member that allows the back me... | 1. A shoulder supported harness assembly for supporting percussion instruments comprising:
a shoulder supported carrier structure for supporting percussion instruments having at least two shoulder supporting members for securing said structure on the shoulders of a user; at least one member that spans between said at l... | A shoulder supported carrier structure supports percussion instruments on shoulder shoulders of a user is disclosed. A connecting member that spans between the shoulder supporting member behind the user or performer. The connecting member is joined to an arm that is connected to at a back member that allows the back me... | 3,700 |
16,713 | 16,713 | 13,848,303 | 3,732 | A method is provided for designing a garment having a plurality of surfaces. The method includes selecting at least one surface from the plurality of surfaces to serve as a tactile stimulating surface. The method further includes selecting a texture for the at least one surface, different from that of at least a majori... | 1. A method for designing a garment having a plurality of surfaces, the method comprising:
selecting at least one surface from said plurality of surfaces to serve as a tactile stimulating surface; and selecting a texture for said at least one surface, different from that of at least a majority of said plurality of surf... | A method is provided for designing a garment having a plurality of surfaces. The method includes selecting at least one surface from the plurality of surfaces to serve as a tactile stimulating surface. The method further includes selecting a texture for the at least one surface, different from that of at least a majori... | 3,700 |
16,714 | 16,714 | 14,763,651 | 3,761 | Provided are a welding filler material for bonding different kind materials that improves joint strength and reduces cracks at the bonded part in different kind material bonding of an aluminum material or an aluminum alloy material and a steel material and has difficulty to break at the time of the wire drawing process... | 1. A material comprising:
an aluminum alloy comprising at least 1.0% by mass to 6.0% by mass of Si and 0.01% by mass to 0.30% by mass of Ti with a remainder being aluminum and inevitable impurities. 2. A material comprising:
a sheath material comprising an aluminum alloy comprising at least 1.0% by mass to 6.0% by mass... | Provided are a welding filler material for bonding different kind materials that improves joint strength and reduces cracks at the bonded part in different kind material bonding of an aluminum material or an aluminum alloy material and a steel material and has difficulty to break at the time of the wire drawing process... | 3,700 |
16,715 | 16,715 | 15,731,262 | 3,763 | The present invention is a method of retrofitting a refrigeration unit, which contains dirty condenser coils, for more efficient operation. The method first comprises cleaning the dirty condenser coils of the refrigeration unit which are contained in an enclosure within such refrigeration unit having an opening. When t... | 1. A method of retrofitting a refrigeration unit, which contains dirty condenser coils, for more efficient operation which comprises: (a) cleaning the dirty condenser coils which are contained in an enclosure, having an opening, within such refrigeration unit; and (b) covering the opening to the enclosure after those c... | The present invention is a method of retrofitting a refrigeration unit, which contains dirty condenser coils, for more efficient operation. The method first comprises cleaning the dirty condenser coils of the refrigeration unit which are contained in an enclosure within such refrigeration unit having an opening. When t... | 3,700 |
16,716 | 16,716 | 12,742,031 | 3,741 | Provided are gas turbine engines 10 , combustion chambers 46 and methods of operation for reducing NOx and CO emissions in aerospace and industrial applications. An upstream compressor 18 provides pressurized air 32 to a combustion chamber having an inner liner 58 and an outer shroud 62 circumscribing a port... | 1. A gas turbine engine having reduced emissions comprising:
a compressor for providing pressurized air; and a combustion chamber having:
an inner liner defining a combustion zone for burning a mixture of fuel and a first portion of the pressurized air, said liner having a wall with a hot side facing the combustion zon... | Provided are gas turbine engines 10 , combustion chambers 46 and methods of operation for reducing NOx and CO emissions in aerospace and industrial applications. An upstream compressor 18 provides pressurized air 32 to a combustion chamber having an inner liner 58 and an outer shroud 62 circumscribing a port... | 3,700 |
16,717 | 16,717 | 14,599,919 | 3,763 | A heat exchanger includes fins that are spaced apart from each other, and that each include one or more tube slots. A coil is coupled to the fins and includes a tube section extending through axially aligned tube slots. A heater insert extends through one or more of the axially aligned tube slots adjacent an exterior o... | 1. A heat exchanger comprising:
fins spaced apart from each other, each of the fins including one or more tube slots; a coil coupled to the fins and including a tube section extending through axially aligned tube slots; and a heater insert extending through one or more of the axially aligned tube slots adjacent an exte... | A heat exchanger includes fins that are spaced apart from each other, and that each include one or more tube slots. A coil is coupled to the fins and includes a tube section extending through axially aligned tube slots. A heater insert extends through one or more of the axially aligned tube slots adjacent an exterior o... | 3,700 |
16,718 | 16,718 | 13,818,411 | 3,731 | The disclosure relates to a hand-held machine tool, comprising a housing and a drive unit, a gearbox unit which is provided to convert a rotary motion of the drive unit into an oscillating motion and has an output shaft, and a tool holder for fastening at least one tool, said tool holder being drivable in an oscillatin... | 1. Hand-held machine tool comprising:
a housing; a drive unit; a gearbox unit configured to convert a rotary motion of the drive unit into an oscillating motion, the gearbox unit including an output shaft; a tool holder configured (i) to fasten at least one insert tool, and (ii) to be driven in an oscillating manner vi... | The disclosure relates to a hand-held machine tool, comprising a housing and a drive unit, a gearbox unit which is provided to convert a rotary motion of the drive unit into an oscillating motion and has an output shaft, and a tool holder for fastening at least one tool, said tool holder being drivable in an oscillatin... | 3,700 |
16,719 | 16,719 | 14,787,013 | 3,746 | A root extending from a platform of an airfoil is disclosed. The root may include a first portion having a generally cylindrical shape, and a second portion extending from the first portion to the platform. The second portion may have a circumference larger than a circumference of the first portion. | 1. A root extending from a platform of an airfoil, comprising:
a first portion having a generally cylindrical shape; and a second portion extending from the first portion to the platform, the second portion having a circumference larger than a circumference of the first portion. 2. The root of claim 1, wherein the seco... | A root extending from a platform of an airfoil is disclosed. The root may include a first portion having a generally cylindrical shape, and a second portion extending from the first portion to the platform. The second portion may have a circumference larger than a circumference of the first portion.1. A root extending ... | 3,700 |
16,720 | 16,720 | 15,197,213 | 3,754 | Laminated shower curtains are disclosed having an antimicrobial pre-treated fabric layer comprising a first antimicrobial agent, and an antimicrobial liquid impermeable film layer bonded to the antimicrobial pre-treated fabric layer comprising a polymeric material and a second antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial pre... | 1. A laminated shower curtain comprising:
an antimicrobial pre-treated fabric layer comprising a first antimicrobial agent; and an antimicrobial liquid impermeable film layer bonded to the antimicrobial pre-treated fabric layer comprising a polymeric material and a second antimicrobial agent. 2. The laminated shower cu... | Laminated shower curtains are disclosed having an antimicrobial pre-treated fabric layer comprising a first antimicrobial agent, and an antimicrobial liquid impermeable film layer bonded to the antimicrobial pre-treated fabric layer comprising a polymeric material and a second antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial pre... | 3,700 |
16,721 | 16,721 | 14,890,236 | 3,726 | A method is provided for manufacturing a manifold assembly with internal fluid communication between a first manifold defining a first fluid chamber and a second manifold defining a second fluid chamber of the manifold assembly, the first manifold and the second manifold joined in parallel relationship along a longitud... | 1. A method for manufacturing a manifold assembly with internal fluid communication between a first manifold defining a first fluid chamber and a second manifold defining a second fluid chamber of said manifold assembly, the first manifold and the second manifold joined in parallel relationship along a longitudinally e... | A method is provided for manufacturing a manifold assembly with internal fluid communication between a first manifold defining a first fluid chamber and a second manifold defining a second fluid chamber of the manifold assembly, the first manifold and the second manifold joined in parallel relationship along a longitud... | 3,700 |
16,722 | 16,722 | 13,665,389 | 3,763 | In one embodiment, a thermal energy storage system includes a first cascade containing a first phase change material and a second cascade containing a second phase change material, wherein the melting point of the first phase change material is different than the melting point of the second phase material. | 1. A thermal energy storage system comprising:
first cascade containing a first phase change material; and a second cascade containing a second phase change material; wherein the melting point of the first phase change material is different than the melting point of the second phase material. 2. The system of claim 1, ... | In one embodiment, a thermal energy storage system includes a first cascade containing a first phase change material and a second cascade containing a second phase change material, wherein the melting point of the first phase change material is different than the melting point of the second phase material.1. A thermal ... | 3,700 |
16,723 | 16,723 | 14,429,128 | 3,785 | A cushion for use in a patient interface device includes a first portion adapted to sealingly engage about the nares of a patient, a second portion adapted to sealingly engage about the mouth of the patient, and a third portion configured to allow for the relative positioning of the first portion and the second portion... | 1. A cushion for use in a patient interface device, the cushion comprising:
a first portion adapted to sealingly engage around the nares of a patient; a second portion adapted to sealingly engage around the mouth of the patient; and a third portion configured to provide for the relative positioning of the first portion... | A cushion for use in a patient interface device includes a first portion adapted to sealingly engage about the nares of a patient, a second portion adapted to sealingly engage about the mouth of the patient, and a third portion configured to allow for the relative positioning of the first portion and the second portion... | 3,700 |
16,724 | 16,724 | 15,440,830 | 3,724 | A chainsaw includes a housing having a handle housing portion, a motor housing portion, and a drive housing portion. The handle housing portion has a longitudinal axis that defines a first axis of the chainsaw. The chainsaw also includes a motor having an output shaft with a longitudinal axis that defines a second axis... | 1. A chainsaw comprising:
a housing including a handle housing portion, a motor housing portion, and a drive housing portion, the handle housing portion having a longitudinal axis that defines a first axis of the chainsaw; a motor supported by the motor housing portion, the motor including an output shaft having a long... | A chainsaw includes a housing having a handle housing portion, a motor housing portion, and a drive housing portion. The handle housing portion has a longitudinal axis that defines a first axis of the chainsaw. The chainsaw also includes a motor having an output shaft with a longitudinal axis that defines a second axis... | 3,700 |
16,725 | 16,725 | 14,366,014 | 3,791 | A system and method are configured to monitor respiratory stability and/or effectiveness. A ventilation index is determined that provides an indication of respiratory stability and/or effectiveness. The ventilation index is determined from one or more metrics that indicate deviation of a breathing parameter of a subjec... | 1. A system configured to monitor respiration of a subject, the system comprising:
one or more gas parameter sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to one or more gas parameters in a respiratory circuit, wherein the respiratory circuit comprises a subject interface appliance configu... | A system and method are configured to monitor respiratory stability and/or effectiveness. A ventilation index is determined that provides an indication of respiratory stability and/or effectiveness. The ventilation index is determined from one or more metrics that indicate deviation of a breathing parameter of a subjec... | 3,700 |
16,726 | 16,726 | 15,373,299 | 3,711 | The Archery Target Having a Replaceable Cube Core includes a replaceable cube core, a target frame, and a support base. The target frame houses the replaceable cube core at the center of the target frame. The support base is attached to the target frame and the replaceable cube core abuts the support base. The replacea... | 1. An archery target comprising:
a target frame formed with a replaceable core receptacle; and a replaceable core formed to fit within said replaceable core receptacle. 2. The archery target of claim 1, wherein said replaceable core is formed as a cube with six sides. 3. The archery target of claim 2, wherein said repl... | The Archery Target Having a Replaceable Cube Core includes a replaceable cube core, a target frame, and a support base. The target frame houses the replaceable cube core at the center of the target frame. The support base is attached to the target frame and the replaceable cube core abuts the support base. The replacea... | 3,700 |
16,727 | 16,727 | 14,956,545 | 3,746 | A hydraulic pumping system can include a hydraulic actuator with a magnet that displaces with a piston, and a sensor that continuously detects a position of the magnet. A ferromagnetic wall of the hydraulic actuator is positioned between the magnet and the sensor. A hydraulic pumping method can include incrementally lo... | 1. A hydraulic pumping system for use with a subterranean well, the system comprising:
a hydraulic actuator including a piston that displaces in response to pressure in the actuator, a magnet that displaces with the piston, and at least one sensor that continuously detects a position of the magnet as the magnet displac... | A hydraulic pumping system can include a hydraulic actuator with a magnet that displaces with a piston, and a sensor that continuously detects a position of the magnet. A ferromagnetic wall of the hydraulic actuator is positioned between the magnet and the sensor. A hydraulic pumping method can include incrementally lo... | 3,700 |
16,728 | 16,728 | 15,040,943 | 3,783 | Medical devices and methods are disclosed. An example method for accessing a body lumen may include providing a catheter system. The catheter system may include a catheter shaft having a lumen defined therein and an outer wall surface having a channel formed therein. A first guidewire may be disposed in the channel and... | 1. A dual-wire catheter system for accessing a body lumen along the biliary and/or pancreatic tract, the catheter system comprising:
a catheter shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, a first guidewire lumen defined therein, and a secondary guidewire holding structure; wherein the first guidewire lumen extends centr... | Medical devices and methods are disclosed. An example method for accessing a body lumen may include providing a catheter system. The catheter system may include a catheter shaft having a lumen defined therein and an outer wall surface having a channel formed therein. A first guidewire may be disposed in the channel and... | 3,700 |
16,729 | 16,729 | 14,783,510 | 3,791 | A hand held olfactory tester includes an elongated housing ( 12 ) with an opening at its forward end ( 30 ) thereof. An odorant chamber ( 22 ) located within the housing moveable axially between a forward ( FIG. 4 ) and a backward position ( FIG. 5 ). A wick ( 34 ) extends from the odorant chamber forwardly into a nozz... | 1. A hand held olfactory tester comprising:
an elongated housing having a forward portion and a rear portion, the forward portion being substantially hollow and including an opening adjacent the forward most end thereof; an odorant chamber located within said forward portion and containing an odorant therein, said odor... | A hand held olfactory tester includes an elongated housing ( 12 ) with an opening at its forward end ( 30 ) thereof. An odorant chamber ( 22 ) located within the housing moveable axially between a forward ( FIG. 4 ) and a backward position ( FIG. 5 ). A wick ( 34 ) extends from the odorant chamber forwardly into a nozz... | 3,700 |
16,730 | 16,730 | 12,769,900 | 3,733 | A stackable lid ( 100 ) and corresponding fluid collection canister ( 500,600 ) are provided. The stackable lid ( 100 ) has a lid member ( 101 ) that defines a first partial lid interior portion ( 201 ) and a second partial lid interior portion ( 202 ). One or more ports ( 107,108,109 ) are disposed on the first partia... | 1. A stackable lid for a fluid collection canister for collecting fluids from fluid collection devices in medical procedures, comprising:
a lid member having an interior portion and a perimeter portion, the interior portion defining a first partial lid interior portion and a second partial lid interior portion, the per... | A stackable lid ( 100 ) and corresponding fluid collection canister ( 500,600 ) are provided. The stackable lid ( 100 ) has a lid member ( 101 ) that defines a first partial lid interior portion ( 201 ) and a second partial lid interior portion ( 202 ). One or more ports ( 107,108,109 ) are disposed on the first partia... | 3,700 |
16,731 | 16,731 | 14,840,758 | 3,731 | Various exemplary surgical adjuncts with medicants affected by activator materials are provided. In general, an adjunct is provided with at least one medicant that is configured to be activated by an activator material. The adjunct can be delivered to a tissue of a patient, where the adjunct can be implanted. Various a... | 1. A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapler, comprising:
a cartridge body having a plurality of staple cavities, each staple cavity having a surgical staple disposed therein; a biocompatible, bioabsorbable adjunct material releasably coupled to the cartridge body and configured to be delivered to tis... | Various exemplary surgical adjuncts with medicants affected by activator materials are provided. In general, an adjunct is provided with at least one medicant that is configured to be activated by an activator material. The adjunct can be delivered to a tissue of a patient, where the adjunct can be implanted. Various a... | 3,700 |
16,732 | 16,732 | 14,540,293 | 3,792 | An illuminated bandage and method of disinfecting a wound. The illuminated bandage includes a power source, a light source coupled to the power source to generate light and a patch. The patch includes a supporting medium and at least one light diffusing element in the supporting medium and optically coupled to the ligh... | 1. An illuminated bandage for disinfecting a wound, the bandage comprising:
a power source; a light source coupled to the power source to generate light; and a patch comprising a supporting medium and at least one light diffusing element disposed in the supporting medium and optically coupled to the light source, where... | An illuminated bandage and method of disinfecting a wound. The illuminated bandage includes a power source, a light source coupled to the power source to generate light and a patch. The patch includes a supporting medium and at least one light diffusing element in the supporting medium and optically coupled to the ligh... | 3,700 |
16,733 | 16,733 | 12,922,924 | 3,746 | Method for cooling a liquid-injected compressor element, whereby a liquid is injected in the compression chamber of this compressor element ( 2 ) via an injection valve ( 13 ), said method comprising the step of adjusting the quantity of liquid which is injected in the compression chamber of this compressor element ( 2... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A method for cooling a liquid-injected compressor element having a compression chamber into which a first quantity of a liquid is injected via a first injection valve, said method comprising the steps:
Injecting a second quantity of liquid into the compression chamber and adjusting the second quant... | Method for cooling a liquid-injected compressor element, whereby a liquid is injected in the compression chamber of this compressor element ( 2 ) via an injection valve ( 13 ), said method comprising the step of adjusting the quantity of liquid which is injected in the compression chamber of this compressor element ( 2... | 3,700 |
16,734 | 16,734 | 14,432,518 | 3,799 | The present invention relates to a nozzle arrangement ( 10 ) of a cleaning device ( 100 ) for cleaning a surface ( 20 ), comprising: a nozzle housing ( 28 ); a rotating brush ( 12 ) that is rotatable about a brush axis ( 14 ) and comprises a substantially cylindrical core element ( 52 ) with flexible brush elements ( 1... | 1. A nozzle arrangement of a cleaning device for cleaning a surface, comprising:
a nozzle housing; a rotating brush that is rotatable about a brush axis and comprises a substantially cylindrical core element with flexible brush elements that are arranged on a circumferential surface of the core element, wherein said br... | The present invention relates to a nozzle arrangement ( 10 ) of a cleaning device ( 100 ) for cleaning a surface ( 20 ), comprising: a nozzle housing ( 28 ); a rotating brush ( 12 ) that is rotatable about a brush axis ( 14 ) and comprises a substantially cylindrical core element ( 52 ) with flexible brush elements ( 1... | 3,700 |
16,735 | 16,735 | 15,408,999 | 3,771 | A method for safely operating a marking apparatus includes: providing a handle, a cannula that extends from the handle, a stylet slidably received within a lumen of the cannula for movement between a ready position and an extended position, and a plunger coupled to the stylet; providing a safety that comprises a channe... | 1-99. (canceled) 100. A method for safely operating a marking apparatus in a percutaneous imaging marker placement procedure, comprising:
providing a handle, a cannula that extends from the handle, a stylet slidably received within a lumen of the cannula for movement between a ready position and an extended position, a... | A method for safely operating a marking apparatus includes: providing a handle, a cannula that extends from the handle, a stylet slidably received within a lumen of the cannula for movement between a ready position and an extended position, and a plunger coupled to the stylet; providing a safety that comprises a channe... | 3,700 |
16,736 | 16,736 | 11,704,635 | 3,786 | This invention is related to an improved version of the wound wrapping, support means and compression units for use in a living body. Rapid wound dressing and wrapping are of significant importance and may save a lot of complications and lives. Also as important is the stability of the wrapped unit, a unit which does n... | 1. A wrap for compressively wrapping a portion of a living body, the wrap comprising:
a relatively stretchable strap having an outer face for facing away from a compressively wrapped portion of a living body and an inner face for facing toward a compressively wrapped portion of a living body; material of the strap that... | This invention is related to an improved version of the wound wrapping, support means and compression units for use in a living body. Rapid wound dressing and wrapping are of significant importance and may save a lot of complications and lives. Also as important is the stability of the wrapped unit, a unit which does n... | 3,700 |
16,737 | 16,737 | 13,293,758 | 3,792 | According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an implantable medical device comprising: an implantable component, comprising an implantable memory module, configured to receive and store recipient-specific operating parameters in the implantable memory module, an external component, comprising an ... | 1. An implantable medical device comprising:
an implantable component comprising an implantable memory module, said implantable component configured to receive and store data in said implantable memory module; and an external component comprising an external memory module, said external component configured to communic... | According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an implantable medical device comprising: an implantable component, comprising an implantable memory module, configured to receive and store recipient-specific operating parameters in the implantable memory module, an external component, comprising an ... | 3,700 |
16,738 | 16,738 | 15,707,131 | 3,774 | A mechanism for adjusting the chordae connecting the leaflets of a mitral valve to the papillary muscles in order to restore normal functioning of the mitral valve. The devices or mechanisms can correct problems associated with both prolapsed leaflets and restricted leaflets to allow the leaflets to properly coapt, the... | 1-7. (canceled) 8. A chordae support device for repairing the native chordae of a heart valve, the device comprising:
an elongated member having first and second ends; a first anchor extending from the first end of the elongated member, the first anchor comprising a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration, ... | A mechanism for adjusting the chordae connecting the leaflets of a mitral valve to the papillary muscles in order to restore normal functioning of the mitral valve. The devices or mechanisms can correct problems associated with both prolapsed leaflets and restricted leaflets to allow the leaflets to properly coapt, the... | 3,700 |
16,739 | 16,739 | 16,100,257 | 3,726 | One exemplary embodiment of this disclosure relates to a method of forming an engine component. The method includes forming an engine component having an internal passageway, the internal passageway formed with an initial dimension. The method further includes establishing a flow of machining fluid within the internal ... | 1. A method of forming an engine component, comprising:
forming an engine component having an internal passageway, the internal passageway formed with an initial dimension; and establishing a flow of machining fluid within the internal passageway, the machining fluid changing the initial dimension. 2. The method as rec... | One exemplary embodiment of this disclosure relates to a method of forming an engine component. The method includes forming an engine component having an internal passageway, the internal passageway formed with an initial dimension. The method further includes establishing a flow of machining fluid within the internal ... | 3,700 |
16,740 | 16,740 | 15,182,755 | 3,741 | A component according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first wall section, a second wall section spaced from the first wall section, a plurality of branches between the first wall section and the second wall section, and a heat transfer device disposed either between adja... | 1. A component, comprising:
a first wall section; a second wall section spaced from said first wall section; a plurality of branches between said first wall section and said second wall section; and a heat transfer device disposed either between adjacent branches of said plurality of branches or inside at least one bra... | A component according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first wall section, a second wall section spaced from the first wall section, a plurality of branches between the first wall section and the second wall section, and a heat transfer device disposed either between adja... | 3,700 |
16,741 | 16,741 | 15,182,182 | 3,715 | A method for teaching plan optimization includes initially loading a teaching plan into memory of a computer and then comparing the loaded teaching plan to a set of existing teaching plans disposed in fixed storage of the computer to identify an alternate teaching plan utilizing a presentation format that differs from ... | 1. A method for teaching plan optimization, the method comprising:
loading a teaching plan into memory of a computer; comparing the loaded teaching plan to a set of existing teaching plans disposed in fixed storage of the computer to identify an alternate teaching plan utilizing a presentation format that differs from ... | A method for teaching plan optimization includes initially loading a teaching plan into memory of a computer and then comparing the loaded teaching plan to a set of existing teaching plans disposed in fixed storage of the computer to identify an alternate teaching plan utilizing a presentation format that differs from ... | 3,700 |
16,742 | 16,742 | 14,601,451 | 3,771 | A heart valve prosthesis includes a collapsible stent and a one-piece multi-leaflet valve. The stent includes at least one length of wire having a series of turns forming a spring-like stent. The one-piece multi-leaflet valve is attached to the stent and includes a cylinder of polyester material secured thereto at thre... | 1.-10. (canceled) 11. A system for intravascular delivery of a heart valve prosthesis, the system comprising:
a handle; a flexible elongated sheath extending from the handle; a cavity defined by an end of the elongated sheath that is disposed opposite the handle, the cavity adapted to contain a heart valve prosthesis d... | A heart valve prosthesis includes a collapsible stent and a one-piece multi-leaflet valve. The stent includes at least one length of wire having a series of turns forming a spring-like stent. The one-piece multi-leaflet valve is attached to the stent and includes a cylinder of polyester material secured thereto at thre... | 3,700 |
16,743 | 16,743 | 14,282,252 | 3,786 | The present description provides an earplug. One exemplary earplug described herein includes a stem and a sound attenuating body attached to the stem. The sound attenuating body includes a leading end, a base end, a longitudinal axis extending between the leading end and the base end, and a flange extending at least pa... | 1. An earplug, comprising:
a stem; a sound attenuating body attached to the stem, the sound attenuating body comprising a leading end, a base end, a longitudinal axis extending between the leading end and the base end, and a flange extending at least partially over the stem and comprising an exterior flange surface and... | The present description provides an earplug. One exemplary earplug described herein includes a stem and a sound attenuating body attached to the stem. The sound attenuating body includes a leading end, a base end, a longitudinal axis extending between the leading end and the base end, and a flange extending at least pa... | 3,700 |
16,744 | 16,744 | 14,782,886 | 3,761 | A cooking installation includes a cooking chamber, at least one conveyor belt positioned in the cooking chamber and following a spiral path of vertical axis, to receive food products and drive them from an inlet opening to an outlet opening of the chamber, a heat exchange circuit having a bundle of pipes disposed as a ... | 1. A cooking installation (2), comprising:
a cooking chamber, at least one conveyor belt (10) unit positioned in said cooking chamber and following a spiral path of vertical axis, to receive food products and drive said food products from an inlet opening (14) to an outlet opening (16) of said chamber, a heat exchange ... | A cooking installation includes a cooking chamber, at least one conveyor belt positioned in the cooking chamber and following a spiral path of vertical axis, to receive food products and drive them from an inlet opening to an outlet opening of the chamber, a heat exchange circuit having a bundle of pipes disposed as a ... | 3,700 |
16,745 | 16,745 | 14,060,418 | 3,745 | The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling/regulating the travel speed of a utility vehicle comprising at least one drive motor, at least one hydraulic pump, at least one control slide valve, at least one hydraulic travel motor, at least one further hydraulic drive, as well as at least one controlle... | 1. An apparatus for controlling/regulating a travel speed of a utility vehicle comprising at least one drive motor, at least one hydraulic pump, at least one control slide valve, at least one hydraulic travel motor, at least one further hydraulic drive as well as at least one controller, wherein the travel speed of the... | The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling/regulating the travel speed of a utility vehicle comprising at least one drive motor, at least one hydraulic pump, at least one control slide valve, at least one hydraulic travel motor, at least one further hydraulic drive, as well as at least one controlle... | 3,700 |
16,746 | 16,746 | 14,802,137 | 3,761 | A control body is coupleable with a cartridge to form an aerosol delivery device, with the cartridge being equipped with a heating element. The control body includes first and second positive conductors connectable with respectively a power supply and the heating element. The control body includes a series pull-up resi... | 1. A control body coupleable with a cartridge that is equipped with a heating element and contains an aerosol precursor composition, the control body being coupleable with the cartridge to form an aerosol delivery device in which the heating element is configured to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precu... | A control body is coupleable with a cartridge to form an aerosol delivery device, with the cartridge being equipped with a heating element. The control body includes first and second positive conductors connectable with respectively a power supply and the heating element. The control body includes a series pull-up resi... | 3,700 |
16,747 | 16,747 | 12,592,710 | 3,783 | A method for dressing a wound is provided including providing a wound dressing pad of hydrophobic fabric that is treated to bind microorganisms; placing the hydrophobic fabric so that it faces the wound; and applying negative pressure therapy to the wound dressing so that microorganisms in the wound surface adhere to t... | 1. A method for dressing a wound, comprising:
a) providing a wound dressing pad of hydrophobic fabric that is treated to bind microorganisms; b) placing the hydrophobic fabric so that it faces the wound; and c) applying negative pressure therapy to the wound dressing,
wherein microorganisms in the wound surface adhere ... | A method for dressing a wound is provided including providing a wound dressing pad of hydrophobic fabric that is treated to bind microorganisms; placing the hydrophobic fabric so that it faces the wound; and applying negative pressure therapy to the wound dressing so that microorganisms in the wound surface adhere to t... | 3,700 |
16,748 | 16,748 | 15,793,196 | 3,736 | A humidor with improved moisture control. A box and liner are provided with a circumferential seam separating a lower portion and an upper portions that engage along upper and lower edges, which each have a curvilinear cross section profile. The curvilinear profiles define convex cylindrical portions joined with concav... | 1. A humidor with improved moisture control, comprising:
a box having a flat base with plural lower sides extending upwardly therefrom; a cover having a top with plural upper sides extending downwardly therefrom; a box liner comprising plural lower panels correspondingly disposed adjacent said plural lower sides, each ... | A humidor with improved moisture control. A box and liner are provided with a circumferential seam separating a lower portion and an upper portions that engage along upper and lower edges, which each have a curvilinear cross section profile. The curvilinear profiles define convex cylindrical portions joined with concav... | 3,700 |
16,749 | 16,749 | 15,000,066 | 3,731 | A method for bringing together a wrapper and a plurality of inserts can be used to form an advertising means compilation. In a region of a compilation section, the wrapper and the inserts are deposited on one another individually and in succession on a conveying element which is moved in a direction of transport. A lea... | 1. A method for bringing together a wrapper and a plurality of inserts to form an advertising means compilation, the method comprising:
depositing, in a region of a compilation section, the wrapper and the inserts on one another individually and in succession on a conveying element which is moved in a direction of tran... | A method for bringing together a wrapper and a plurality of inserts can be used to form an advertising means compilation. In a region of a compilation section, the wrapper and the inserts are deposited on one another individually and in succession on a conveying element which is moved in a direction of transport. A lea... | 3,700 |
16,750 | 16,750 | 15,099,348 | 3,726 | The invention relates to a method for repairing flow channel segments of a turbomachine. The method comprises providing a monocrystalline or directionally solidified flow channel segment whose length and width extend along the flow channel, each being greater than the thickness thereof, and whose width and length delim... | 1. A method for repairing a flow channel segment of a turbomachine, wherein the method comprises:
(a) providing a monocrystalline or directionally solidified flow channel segment, which has a length, a width and a thickness, the length and width extending along the flow channel and each being greater than the thickness... | The invention relates to a method for repairing flow channel segments of a turbomachine. The method comprises providing a monocrystalline or directionally solidified flow channel segment whose length and width extend along the flow channel, each being greater than the thickness thereof, and whose width and length delim... | 3,700 |
16,751 | 16,751 | 15,723,843 | 3,747 | A rotating separator has a housing preventing separated liquid carryover. A plenum between the annular rotating separating filter element and the housing sidewall has one or more flow path separating guides minimizing the flow of separated liquid to the outlet. The flow path guides may include one or more fins and/or s... | 1. A rotating separator for separating liquid from a fluid mixture, the rotating separator comprising:
a housing including a sidewall with an inner surface; an annular rotating separating filter element positioned within the housing and rotatable about an axis extending along an axial direction in the housing, the annu... | A rotating separator has a housing preventing separated liquid carryover. A plenum between the annular rotating separating filter element and the housing sidewall has one or more flow path separating guides minimizing the flow of separated liquid to the outlet. The flow path guides may include one or more fins and/or s... | 3,700 |
16,752 | 16,752 | 15,471,378 | 3,772 | A ceramic implant which has a ceramic, endosseous surface region that is intended to be embedded into the bone tissue and that is made of a ceramic material. The surface region has at least one first zone having a surface modification, in which first zone the surface is roughened or porous, and at least one second zone... | 1. A method for producing an implant, in particular a dental implant, wherein the implant has a ceramic endosseous surface area of an endosseous portion comprising the steps of:
in a first step, the implant is brought to the intended shape and, in a second step, the implant surface is modified in order to obtain a roug... | A ceramic implant which has a ceramic, endosseous surface region that is intended to be embedded into the bone tissue and that is made of a ceramic material. The surface region has at least one first zone having a surface modification, in which first zone the surface is roughened or porous, and at least one second zone... | 3,700 |
16,753 | 16,753 | 14,038,555 | 3,747 | Systems and methods for providing spark to an engine are described. In one example, engine knock limited spark timing is expressed as a straight line that is determined in response to engine knock, spark timing, and engine load. The method and system described herein may be performed without extensive engine calibratio... | 1. A method for adjusting engine spark timing, comprising:
adjusting engine spark timing in response to an engine knock limited spark retard relationship interpolated from a plurality of engine knock limited spark retard versus engine load relationships. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising determining a first ... | Systems and methods for providing spark to an engine are described. In one example, engine knock limited spark timing is expressed as a straight line that is determined in response to engine knock, spark timing, and engine load. The method and system described herein may be performed without extensive engine calibratio... | 3,700 |
16,754 | 16,754 | 15,196,990 | 3,763 | A climate control system may include a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for an indoor building area. The climate control system may also include a home automation (HA) thermostat device in the indoor building area. The HA thermostat device may include a housing, an indoor temperature sensor carr... | 1. A climate control system comprising:
a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for an indoor building area being switchable between operating modes for heating and cooling; a home automation (HA) thermostat device in the indoor building area and comprising
a housing,
an indoor temperature sensor car... | A climate control system may include a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for an indoor building area. The climate control system may also include a home automation (HA) thermostat device in the indoor building area. The HA thermostat device may include a housing, an indoor temperature sensor carr... | 3,700 |
16,755 | 16,755 | 13,489,250 | 3,771 | An angioplasty balloon including a non-deployable stent to prevent or reduce the potential for slippage of the inflated balloon with respect to the vessel wall being treated. The balloon includes a non-deployable stent that is adapted to be secured to the balloon or angioplasty balloon catheter. The stent has a proxima... | 1. A system for performing angioplasty, said system comprising:
a catheter shaft having an inflatable balloon at its distal end; a constraining structure disposed over the inflatable balloon, said constraining structure having a non-expanded configuration where it lies closely over the balloon prior to inflation and an... | An angioplasty balloon including a non-deployable stent to prevent or reduce the potential for slippage of the inflated balloon with respect to the vessel wall being treated. The balloon includes a non-deployable stent that is adapted to be secured to the balloon or angioplasty balloon catheter. The stent has a proxima... | 3,700 |
16,756 | 16,756 | 14,794,861 | 3,741 | A method for forming a gas turbine engine component comprises the steps of forming a first portion from a high temperature alloy material, and forming a second portion from the high temperature alloy material, the first and second portions each defining an external surface and an internal surface. At least one heat tra... | 1. A method for forming a gas turbine engine component comprising the steps of:
(a) forming a first portion from a high temperature alloy material; (b) forming a second portion from the high temperature alloy material, the first and second portions each defining an external surface and an internal surface; (c) forming ... | A method for forming a gas turbine engine component comprises the steps of forming a first portion from a high temperature alloy material, and forming a second portion from the high temperature alloy material, the first and second portions each defining an external surface and an internal surface. At least one heat tra... | 3,700 |
16,757 | 16,757 | 14,246,723 | 3,783 | Syringe assemblies comprising a disinfecting reservoir collar to ensure adherence to aseptic techniques for use in flush procedures for vascular access devices (VAD's) are described. The syringe assemblies include a plunger rod, a syringe barrel, and a reservoir collar that permits disinfection of a hub of a VAD connec... | 1. A method of disinfecting a vascular access device, the method comprising:
connecting a flush syringe assembly to a hub of the vascular access device, wherein connecting includes frictionally engaging a reservoir collar, including a compartment containing a disinfectant or an antimicrobial agent and having a tip on t... | Syringe assemblies comprising a disinfecting reservoir collar to ensure adherence to aseptic techniques for use in flush procedures for vascular access devices (VAD's) are described. The syringe assemblies include a plunger rod, a syringe barrel, and a reservoir collar that permits disinfection of a hub of a VAD connec... | 3,700 |
16,758 | 16,758 | 14,194,124 | 3,793 | Disclosed is an ultrasound diagnostic imaging apparatus including an ultrasound probe which outputs transmission ultrasound toward a subject due to a pulse signal being input and which outputs a received signal by receiving reflected ultrasound from the subject, and a transmission unit which makes the ultrasound probe ... | 1. An ultrasound diagnostic imaging apparatus, comprising:
an ultrasound probe which outputs transmission ultrasound toward a subject due to a pulse signal being input and which outputs a received signal by receiving reflected ultrasound from the subject; and a transmission unit which makes the ultrasound probe generat... | Disclosed is an ultrasound diagnostic imaging apparatus including an ultrasound probe which outputs transmission ultrasound toward a subject due to a pulse signal being input and which outputs a received signal by receiving reflected ultrasound from the subject, and a transmission unit which makes the ultrasound probe ... | 3,700 |
16,759 | 16,759 | 14,965,599 | 3,711 | A wagering event requires a first and second wager to receive a partial hand for a player position and a dealer position. After receipt of the partial hand, a play wager must be made at the player position for the event to continue to a potentially positive conclusion, or the first and second wagers are taken by the de... | 1. A method of performing a wagering event using playing cards comprising:
a) providing a set of randomized playing cards; b) placing two separate compulsory wagers at a player position, the two separate wagers comprising:
i) a first ante wager in an underlying poker rank competition of the player position hand rank of... | A wagering event requires a first and second wager to receive a partial hand for a player position and a dealer position. After receipt of the partial hand, a play wager must be made at the player position for the event to continue to a potentially positive conclusion, or the first and second wagers are taken by the de... | 3,700 |
16,760 | 16,760 | 15,110,856 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine includes a circumferential array of vanes slidably supported in an inner case shroud segment. Multiple segments are secured to one another to provide an annular engine static structure section. The inner case shroud segment and the vanes have different material properties than one another. | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a circumferential array of vanes slidably supported in an inner case shroud segment, multiple segments secured to one another to provide an annular engine static structure section, the inner case shroud segment and the vanes having different material properties than one another. 2. T... | A gas turbine engine includes a circumferential array of vanes slidably supported in an inner case shroud segment. Multiple segments are secured to one another to provide an annular engine static structure section. The inner case shroud segment and the vanes have different material properties than one another.1. A gas ... | 3,700 |
16,761 | 16,761 | 15,102,178 | 3,771 | The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including a body portion and an end effector. The body portion defines a longitudinal axis. The end effector is disposed adjacent a distal end of the body portion and includes first and second jaw members. At least one jaw member is pivotable with respect to the other... | 1. A surgical device, comprising:
a body portion defining a longitudinal axis; and an end effector disposed adjacent a distal end of the body portion, the end effector including a first jaw member and a second jaw member, wherein at least one jaw member is pivotable with respect to the other jaw member between open and... | The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including a body portion and an end effector. The body portion defines a longitudinal axis. The end effector is disposed adjacent a distal end of the body portion and includes first and second jaw members. At least one jaw member is pivotable with respect to the other... | 3,700 |
16,762 | 16,762 | 15,303,714 | 3,792 | A system for displaying mechanical activation patterns of a heart comprises a data input, a processor, and an output. The data input is for receiving data from an electrophysiology apparatus. The processor is electrically connected to the data input, and is configured to calculate mechanical activation parameters from ... | 1. A system capable of displaying mechanical activation patterns for a heart, the system comprising the following:
a data input adapted to receive data from an electrophysiology apparatus; a processor electrically connected to the data input, the processor configured to execute the following steps:
calculate mechanical... | A system for displaying mechanical activation patterns of a heart comprises a data input, a processor, and an output. The data input is for receiving data from an electrophysiology apparatus. The processor is electrically connected to the data input, and is configured to calculate mechanical activation parameters from ... | 3,700 |
16,763 | 16,763 | 15,183,040 | 3,762 | A draft inducer blower assembly for use with a water heater has a housing, a motor, and a fan. The housing has an exhaust volute surrounding the fan and a base adapted to be mounted atop a water heater. The base has an inlet port adapted to receive exhaust gas from the water heater. The fan is connected to the motor fo... | 1. A draft inducer blower assembly for use with a gas-fueled water heater, the blower assembly comprising a housing, a motor, and a fan, the housing having an exhaust volute surrounding the fan and a base configured and adapted to be mounted atop the water heater, the base having an inlet port adapted and configured to... | A draft inducer blower assembly for use with a water heater has a housing, a motor, and a fan. The housing has an exhaust volute surrounding the fan and a base adapted to be mounted atop a water heater. The base has an inlet port adapted to receive exhaust gas from the water heater. The fan is connected to the motor fo... | 3,700 |
16,764 | 16,764 | 14,536,140 | 3,761 | A method and apparatus for air carbon arc cutting (CAC-A) using a welding-type power supply includes selecting a CAC-A mode and providing current in a CAC-A mode at a selected current setpoint. Start and restrike algorithms can be used that are specifically for CAC-A. | 1. A method of air carbon arc cutting (CAC-A) using a welding-type power supply to provide an output, comprising:
having a selected CAC-A mode and a selected current setpoint; disabling stick droop in the output; setting a CAC-A dig slope that is greater than a stick dig slope; setting a CAC-A dig threshold that is gre... | A method and apparatus for air carbon arc cutting (CAC-A) using a welding-type power supply includes selecting a CAC-A mode and providing current in a CAC-A mode at a selected current setpoint. Start and restrike algorithms can be used that are specifically for CAC-A.1. A method of air carbon arc cutting (CAC-A) using ... | 3,700 |
16,765 | 16,765 | 14,996,043 | 3,747 | A crossflow heat exchanger includes an outer housing, an inlet that receives a hot fluid to be cooled and a monolithic manifold includes a central receiving reservoir and one or more outer reservoirs. The fluid received at the inlet passing into the central receiving reservoir. The exchanger also includes an outlet con... | 1. A crossflow heat exchanger comprising:
an outer housing; an inlet that receives a hot fluid to be cooled; a monolithic manifold includes a central receiving reservoir and one or more outer reservoirs, the fluid received at the inlet passing into the central receiving reservoir; an outlet connected to the one or more... | A crossflow heat exchanger includes an outer housing, an inlet that receives a hot fluid to be cooled and a monolithic manifold includes a central receiving reservoir and one or more outer reservoirs. The fluid received at the inlet passing into the central receiving reservoir. The exchanger also includes an outlet con... | 3,700 |
16,766 | 16,766 | 14,110,604 | 3,747 | A fuel supply system for small two-stroke internal combustion engines for e.g. chain saws, line trimmers and similar hand-held power-tools including a diaphragm carburetor ( 20 ) equipped with a purging system ( 80 a , 81 a ) or priming system ( 80 b , 81 b ) for facilitating starting of the engine ( 1 ). D... | 1. A fuel valve for controlling delivery of fuel to a main air passage of a carburetor of an internal combustion engine, the fuel valve comprising:
at least one inlet port for receiving fuel from a fuel regulator of the carburetor, at least one fuel outlet port for connecting to at least one nozzle in the air passage l... | A fuel supply system for small two-stroke internal combustion engines for e.g. chain saws, line trimmers and similar hand-held power-tools including a diaphragm carburetor ( 20 ) equipped with a purging system ( 80 a , 81 a ) or priming system ( 80 b , 81 b ) for facilitating starting of the engine ( 1 ). D... | 3,700 |
16,767 | 16,767 | 15,366,821 | 3,711 | A ball includes a bladder that has a majority weight component of a material of a first material class. The ball includes at least one intermediate layer that is arranged exterior to the bladder and that has a majority weight component of the material of the first material class. The ball includes at least one exterior... | 1. A ball comprising:
a bladder having a majority weight component of a material of a first material class; at least one intermediate layer arranged exterior to the bladder and having a majority weight component of the material of the first material class; and at least one exterior layer arranged exterior to the at lea... | A ball includes a bladder that has a majority weight component of a material of a first material class. The ball includes at least one intermediate layer that is arranged exterior to the bladder and that has a majority weight component of the material of the first material class. The ball includes at least one exterior... | 3,700 |
16,768 | 16,768 | 13,409,305 | 3,799 | A core flowpath through a low pressure compressor section of a gas turbine engine includes an outer diameter, which has a slope angle relative to an axis defined by the core flowpath. The slope angle is a slope angle that is operable to prevent flow separation of a fluid passing through the core flowpath. | 1. A turbine engine comprising:
a compressor section having at least a low pressure compressor, and a core flowpath passing through said low pressure compressor, said core flowpath having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, wherein said outer diameter has a slope angle of between approximately 0 degrees and approx... | A core flowpath through a low pressure compressor section of a gas turbine engine includes an outer diameter, which has a slope angle relative to an axis defined by the core flowpath. The slope angle is a slope angle that is operable to prevent flow separation of a fluid passing through the core flowpath.1. A turbine e... | 3,700 |
16,769 | 16,769 | 14,948,768 | 3,745 | A case for a gas turbine engine includes a cast case section cast case section configured to be welded between a forward case section and an aft case section. | 1. A case assembly for a gas turbine engine, comprising:
a cast case section cast case section configured to be welded between a forward case section and an aft case section. 2. The case assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein said cast case section includes a machined interface. 3. The case assembly as recited in clai... | A case for a gas turbine engine includes a cast case section cast case section configured to be welded between a forward case section and an aft case section.1. A case assembly for a gas turbine engine, comprising:
a cast case section cast case section configured to be welded between a forward case section and an aft c... | 3,700 |
16,770 | 16,770 | 15,158,244 | 3,746 | A pump with an outer housing defining an enclosure, an inlet for admitting fluid into the outer housing and an outlet for expelling fluid from the outer housing, a piston for selectively modulating a first fluid pressure, such that the first fluid pressure is associated with a location proximate the inlet, and a member... | 1. A pump comprising:
(a) an outer housing defining an enclosure; (b) an inlet for admitting fluid into said outer housing and an outlet for expelling fluid from said outer housing; (c) a piston for selectively modulating a first fluid pressure, said first fluid pressure associated with a location proximate said inlet;... | A pump with an outer housing defining an enclosure, an inlet for admitting fluid into the outer housing and an outlet for expelling fluid from the outer housing, a piston for selectively modulating a first fluid pressure, such that the first fluid pressure is associated with a location proximate the inlet, and a member... | 3,700 |
16,771 | 16,771 | 14,672,452 | 3,715 | A method for operating a cognitive monitor includes measuring a cognitive tone of a user, determining a categorization of the cognitive tone of the user, selecting an effector using the categorization of the cognitive tone of the user, wherein the effector is selected to achieve a predicted future cognitive tone in the... | 1-14. (canceled) 15. A cognitive monitor comprising:
at least one sensor configured to collect data about a current cognitive tone of a user; a processor configured to analyze the data to categorize the current cognitive tone and apply at least one policy defining an action using the analysis of the data to select at l... | A method for operating a cognitive monitor includes measuring a cognitive tone of a user, determining a categorization of the cognitive tone of the user, selecting an effector using the categorization of the cognitive tone of the user, wherein the effector is selected to achieve a predicted future cognitive tone in the... | 3,700 |
16,772 | 16,772 | 13,545,931 | 3,793 | A method and system for acoustic treatment of tissue are provided. Acoustic energy, including ultrasound, under proper functional control can penetrate deeply and be controlled precisely in tissue. In some embodiments, methods and systems are configured for acoustic tissue treatment based on creating an energy distribu... | 1. An acoustic treatment system configured for temporarily or permanently effecting tissue, the system comprising:
an energy source configured for delivery of acoustic energy to provide a treatment function in a region of interest; a control system for facilitating control of the energy source; and a set of functions, ... | A method and system for acoustic treatment of tissue are provided. Acoustic energy, including ultrasound, under proper functional control can penetrate deeply and be controlled precisely in tissue. In some embodiments, methods and systems are configured for acoustic tissue treatment based on creating an energy distribu... | 3,700 |
16,773 | 16,773 | 13,999,345 | 3,785 | A pleated molded filtering face piece respirator to be worn upon the face of a wearer and for providing filtering including at least one layer of moldable flexible plastic material formed from openwork flexible plastic material for providing a plurality of perforations for allowing for the free passage of air through t... | 1. A method of making a flexible pleated filtering face piece respirator to be worn on the face of a wearer, having an overall structure of continuous, adjacent and unopposed pleats to allow the face piece to expand and contract to any facial movement, and for providing filtering including the following steps,
providin... | A pleated molded filtering face piece respirator to be worn upon the face of a wearer and for providing filtering including at least one layer of moldable flexible plastic material formed from openwork flexible plastic material for providing a plurality of perforations for allowing for the free passage of air through t... | 3,700 |
16,774 | 16,774 | 14,141,146 | 3,761 | An aerosol generation system having an aerosol generator wherein a liquid formulation is at least partially volatilized in a capillary passage and discharged from the capillary passage to form an aerosol. The aerosol generation system includes a pumping unit adapted to supply a liquid formulation to the aerosol generat... | 1. The method of claim 13, wherein the heated capillary passage is located in an aerosol generation system, comprising:
an aerosol generator wherein a liquid formulation is at least partially vaporized in the capillary passage and discharged from the capillary passage to form an aerosol; a pumping unit adapted to suppl... | An aerosol generation system having an aerosol generator wherein a liquid formulation is at least partially volatilized in a capillary passage and discharged from the capillary passage to form an aerosol. The aerosol generation system includes a pumping unit adapted to supply a liquid formulation to the aerosol generat... | 3,700 |
16,775 | 16,775 | 14,717,405 | 3,763 | A vehicle includes a heat pump subsystem configured to circulate refrigerant through a condenser and an evaporator; and a coolant subsystem. The coolant system is configured to circulate coolant through a radiator, a powertrain component, a heater core, and a heat exchanger that is arranged to transfer heat from the re... | 1. A vehicle comprising:
a heat pump subsystem configured to circulate refrigerant through a condenser and an evaporator; and a coolant subsystem configured to circulate coolant through a radiator, a powertrain component, a heater core, and a heat exchanger that is arranged to transfer heat from the refrigerant to the ... | A vehicle includes a heat pump subsystem configured to circulate refrigerant through a condenser and an evaporator; and a coolant subsystem. The coolant system is configured to circulate coolant through a radiator, a powertrain component, a heater core, and a heat exchanger that is arranged to transfer heat from the re... | 3,700 |
16,776 | 16,776 | 14,306,289 | 3,753 | A filter assembly for an additive manufacturing apparatus has a housing defining a gas inlet and a gas outlet. A filter element is located within the housing between the gas inlet and the gas outlet. The assembly includes valves that can be actuated to seal the gas inlet and the gas outlet. Additionally the assembly ha... | 1-25. (canceled) 26. An additive manufacturing apparatus comprising a build chamber, a module for providing a focussed energy beam for consolidating layer-by-layer powder material in the build chamber to build an article, a gas flow circuit for passing a flow of gas through the build chamber during the manufacturing pr... | A filter assembly for an additive manufacturing apparatus has a housing defining a gas inlet and a gas outlet. A filter element is located within the housing between the gas inlet and the gas outlet. The assembly includes valves that can be actuated to seal the gas inlet and the gas outlet. Additionally the assembly ha... | 3,700 |
16,777 | 16,777 | 14,194,099 | 3,745 | A blower housing comprises first and second blower housing pieces for surrounding a blower fan. The first blower housing piece comprises a blower discharge section comprising an inner tubular portion, an outer tubular portion, and a drain hole. The inner tubular portion defines a blower discharge passage. The inner and... | 1. A blower housing comprising a first blower housing piece and a second blower housing piece, the first and second blower housing pieces being adapted and configured to be connected to one another in a manner to collectively surround a blower fan, the first blower housing piece comprising a blower discharge section ad... | A blower housing comprises first and second blower housing pieces for surrounding a blower fan. The first blower housing piece comprises a blower discharge section comprising an inner tubular portion, an outer tubular portion, and a drain hole. The inner tubular portion defines a blower discharge passage. The inner and... | 3,700 |
16,778 | 16,778 | 15,232,074 | 3,794 | A cooling assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The cooling assembly includes a body, and a cavity. At least a portion of an inner perimeter of the body is configured for selective engagement with a jaw member of the electrosurgical instrument. The cavity is defined within the body and config... | 1. A cooling assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument, the cooling assembly comprising:
a body, at least a portion of an inner perimeter of the body configured for selective engagement with a jaw member of the electrosurgical instrument; and a cavity defined within the body and configured to contain a fluid ... | A cooling assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The cooling assembly includes a body, and a cavity. At least a portion of an inner perimeter of the body is configured for selective engagement with a jaw member of the electrosurgical instrument. The cavity is defined within the body and config... | 3,700 |
16,779 | 16,779 | 15,612,484 | 3,753 | The valve has a pair of mutually rotatable ceramic valve bodies within the bonnet that cooperate to allow a flow of water in one relative position and to block a flow of water in a second relative position. One valve body is engaged by the valve stem to rotate therewith while the second valve body is held fixed within ... | 1. A valve for a faucet assembly comprising
a bonnet of tubular shape having a pair of diametrically disposed openings in a periphery thereof; a first valve body coaxially disposed in said bonnet in stationary relation thereto, said valve body defining a pair of diametrically disposed passages therein for passage of wa... | The valve has a pair of mutually rotatable ceramic valve bodies within the bonnet that cooperate to allow a flow of water in one relative position and to block a flow of water in a second relative position. One valve body is engaged by the valve stem to rotate therewith while the second valve body is held fixed within ... | 3,700 |
16,780 | 16,780 | 15,946,713 | 3,711 | A child development toy including a box and a set of flexible sheets. The box defines an interior compartment and an aperture extending into the interior compartment through a side of the box. Each flexible sheet has a corner with a bounded slit surrounded by material of the sheet configured to receive the corner of an... | 1. A child development toy comprising:
a box defining an interior compartment and an aperture extending into the interior compartment through a side of the box; and a set of flexible sheets, each sheet having a corner and defining a bounded slit surrounded by material of the sheet and configured to receive the corner o... | A child development toy including a box and a set of flexible sheets. The box defines an interior compartment and an aperture extending into the interior compartment through a side of the box. Each flexible sheet has a corner with a bounded slit surrounded by material of the sheet configured to receive the corner of an... | 3,700 |
16,781 | 16,781 | 13,097,399 | 3,794 | The invention is a device and method for connecting a hermetic package to a flexible circuit such as for an electrode array in an implantable device. Attaching metal pads on a flexible circuit to metal pads on a hermetic device by conductive adhesive is known. A smooth metal, such as platinum, does not bond well to con... | 1. An implantable device comprising:
a hermetic package enclosing electronics having a first set of contact pads on its surface; a flexible circuit including a second set of contact pads on its surface aligned with said first set of contact pads; a roughened surface on at least one contact pad of at least one of said f... | The invention is a device and method for connecting a hermetic package to a flexible circuit such as for an electrode array in an implantable device. Attaching metal pads on a flexible circuit to metal pads on a hermetic device by conductive adhesive is known. A smooth metal, such as platinum, does not bond well to con... | 3,700 |
16,782 | 16,782 | 15,292,761 | 3,794 | An assembly including an adapter assembly and an extension assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes a first pusher assembly configured for converting rotational motion into linear motion. The first pusher assembly includes a pusher member and fi... | 1. A surgical assembly for operably connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument, the surgical assembly comprising:
an adapter assembly including,
a connector assembly;
a drive transfer assembly operably received through the connector assembly and including a first rotatable shaft; and
a first pusher ass... | An assembly including an adapter assembly and an extension assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes a first pusher assembly configured for converting rotational motion into linear motion. The first pusher assembly includes a pusher member and fi... | 3,700 |
16,783 | 16,783 | 14,476,246 | 3,745 | A fan assembly, fan housing, and associated methods are shown. Configurations and methods are shown that include reinforcing layers over a seam of a housing, such as a composite housing. In one example, both an inside and an outside of a seam are reinforced. | 1. A fan assembly, comprising:
an impeller; a rotatable shaft coupled to a center of the impeller; and a housing covering at least a portion of the impeller, the housing including:
at least two housing portions joined together at a seam; and
a reinforcing layer adhered over the seam on an inside of the housing. 2. The ... | A fan assembly, fan housing, and associated methods are shown. Configurations and methods are shown that include reinforcing layers over a seam of a housing, such as a composite housing. In one example, both an inside and an outside of a seam are reinforced.1. A fan assembly, comprising:
an impeller; a rotatable shaft ... | 3,700 |
16,784 | 16,784 | 15,188,564 | 3,723 | A tire changer which utilizes an elongated bead breaker assembly with a tool that defines a pair of contiguous, substantially planar tire contact surfaces which define therebetween an included angle in the range of about 155 to about 165 degrees. The tool is situated at an included angle of about 55 to 65 degrees with ... | 1. A tire changer comprising
a hollow base bar having an open end and a rectangular cross-section; threaded rim centering shaft carried by the hollow base bar; a wheel rim locking clamp threadedly received on the rim centering shaft; a L-shaped member having a mounting arm slidably received in the hollow base bar and a... | A tire changer which utilizes an elongated bead breaker assembly with a tool that defines a pair of contiguous, substantially planar tire contact surfaces which define therebetween an included angle in the range of about 155 to about 165 degrees. The tool is situated at an included angle of about 55 to 65 degrees with ... | 3,700 |
16,785 | 16,785 | 14,046,127 | 3,763 | The first temperature measurer measures an first air temperature in a first place and transmits a measurement result to a system controller. The second temperature measurer measures an second air temperature in a second place and transmits a measurement result to the system controller. The sucker sucks air from the fir... | 1. A temperature adjustment system, comprising:
a system controller; a first temperature measuring a first air temperature in a first place within a building and transmitting a measurement result to the system controller; a second temperature measurer measuring a second air temperature in a second place within the buil... | The first temperature measurer measures an first air temperature in a first place and transmits a measurement result to a system controller. The second temperature measurer measures an second air temperature in a second place and transmits a measurement result to the system controller. The sucker sucks air from the fir... | 3,700 |
16,786 | 16,786 | 13,519,559 | 3,791 | A monitoring device is included in a medical system to implement a method for prediction of a rapid symptomatic drop in a subject's blood pressure, e.g. during a medical treatment such as dialysis. To this aim, a pulse shape parameter (pPS) with respect to a pulse generator of the subject is registered by means of a pr... | 1. A monitoring device for predicting rapid symptomatic blood pressure decrease in a subject (P), the device comprising:
an input for receiving measurement data from at least one pressure sensor in an extracorporeal blood flow circuit coupled to a cardiovascular system of the subject (P), the measurement data comprisin... | A monitoring device is included in a medical system to implement a method for prediction of a rapid symptomatic drop in a subject's blood pressure, e.g. during a medical treatment such as dialysis. To this aim, a pulse shape parameter (pPS) with respect to a pulse generator of the subject is registered by means of a pr... | 3,700 |
16,787 | 16,787 | 13,446,937 | 3,791 | Athletic activity monitoring methods and systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor module is physically coupled to an object during an athletic activity conducted by a user. An athletic activity monitoring method for use with the sensor module includes the steps of detecting movement of the object, recording m... | 1. An athletic activity monitoring method for use with a sensor module that is physically coupled to an object during an athletic activity conducted by a user, the athletic activity monitoring method comprising:
the sensor module detecting movement of the object at a first time; the sensor module determining that the m... | Athletic activity monitoring methods and systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor module is physically coupled to an object during an athletic activity conducted by a user. An athletic activity monitoring method for use with the sensor module includes the steps of detecting movement of the object, recording m... | 3,700 |
16,788 | 16,788 | 14,894,567 | 3,741 | A control system for turbofan engine includes a first sensor measuring rotation of a first shaft at a first location and a fan shaft sensor measuring a speed of a fan shaft. A controller utilizes measurements of a first speed of the first shaft from the first sensor and a second speed of the fan shaft driven by a geare... | 1. A method of controlling a turbofan engine, the turbofan engine including a rotating shaft coupling a turbine to a compressor and driving a fan through a geared architecture, the method comprising:
measuring a first speed of the rotating shaft at a first location aft of the geared architecture; measuring a second spe... | A control system for turbofan engine includes a first sensor measuring rotation of a first shaft at a first location and a fan shaft sensor measuring a speed of a fan shaft. A controller utilizes measurements of a first speed of the first shaft from the first sensor and a second speed of the fan shaft driven by a geare... | 3,700 |
16,789 | 16,789 | 14,513,302 | 3,715 | Various apparatus and systems are described that allow variations on traditional games of chance. In one embodiment, a gaming system is described, comprising a gaming table, a first set of gaming values, and a second set of gaming values, wherein one or more gaming values from the first set of gaming values are randoml... | 1. A gaming system, comprising:
a surface on which to play a game; first means for providing a first random gaming value to a game player on the surface during execution of the game; and second means for providing a second random gaming value to the game player on the surface when a predetermined event occurs, the seco... | Various apparatus and systems are described that allow variations on traditional games of chance. In one embodiment, a gaming system is described, comprising a gaming table, a first set of gaming values, and a second set of gaming values, wherein one or more gaming values from the first set of gaming values are randoml... | 3,700 |
16,790 | 16,790 | 14,280,329 | 3,762 | A torch is provided having a tube having an inside diameter, a body and an orifice tip having a bore, where the diameter of the bore of the orifice tip and the inside diameter of the tube have a particular ratio based upon the type of fuel used for the operation. | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A torch, comprising:
a torch body having;
an upstream cavity,
a mixture cavity, and
a tube connection portion downstream of said mixture cavity, where said mixture cavity has at least one bore through a sidewall of said mixture cavity to permit a flow of air into said mixture cavity, and said tube ... | A torch is provided having a tube having an inside diameter, a body and an orifice tip having a bore, where the diameter of the bore of the orifice tip and the inside diameter of the tube have a particular ratio based upon the type of fuel used for the operation.1-20. (canceled) 21. A torch, comprising:
a torch body ha... | 3,700 |
16,791 | 16,791 | 14,714,685 | 3,774 | The invention is an improved biocompatible surface for a variety of medical purposes. The biocompatible surface employs a unique tight microstructure that demonstrates enhanced cellular response in the body, particularly when placed in contact with blood. As a blood contact surface, the present invention can be benefic... | 1. A blood contact surface comprising
a synthetic biomaterial having a microstructure of interconnected fibrils morphologically analogous to microstructure of a natural mammalian fibrin mat. 2. The blood contact surface of claim 1 wherein the synthetic material comprises a fluoropolymer. 3. The blood contact surface of... | The invention is an improved biocompatible surface for a variety of medical purposes. The biocompatible surface employs a unique tight microstructure that demonstrates enhanced cellular response in the body, particularly when placed in contact with blood. As a blood contact surface, the present invention can be benefic... | 3,700 |
16,792 | 16,792 | 14,751,274 | 3,741 | A turbine section for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan drive turbine including a fan drive duct, the fan drive turbine being configured to drive a fan section through a geared architecture at a speed that is less than an input speed to t... | 1. A turbine section for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a fan drive turbine including a fan drive duct, the fan drive turbine being configured to drive a fan section through a geared architecture at a speed that is less than an input speed to the geared architecture; at least one upstream turbine configured to drive ... | A turbine section for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan drive turbine including a fan drive duct, the fan drive turbine being configured to drive a fan section through a geared architecture at a speed that is less than an input speed to t... | 3,700 |
16,793 | 16,793 | 12,659,404 | 3,761 | The invention provides a substrate treatment method and apparatus. Embodiments show a substrate in the form of a rotary encoder ring having a pattern of marks producable by means of a laser treatment device controllable to produce the pattern in the correct manner whilst there is continuous relative displacement betwee... | 1. A method of forming an encoder scale on a substrate, comprising the steps of:
(i) taking a laser; (ii) taking a substrate carrying an etch-resistant film; and (iii) using the laser to remove parts of the etch-resistant film thereby forming a pattern on the substrate, the pattern defining an encoder scale. 2. A metho... | The invention provides a substrate treatment method and apparatus. Embodiments show a substrate in the form of a rotary encoder ring having a pattern of marks producable by means of a laser treatment device controllable to produce the pattern in the correct manner whilst there is continuous relative displacement betwee... | 3,700 |
16,794 | 16,794 | 14,187,612 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan section including a fan rotatable about an engine axis with a plurality of fan blades rotatable about a fan blade axis. A geared architecture is in communication with the fan and driven by a turbine secti... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a fan section including a fan rotatable about an engine axis with a plurality of fan blades rotatable about a fan blade axis; a geared architecture in communication with the fan and driven by a turbine section, wherein the fan rotates at a first speed and the turbine section rotates ... | A gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan section including a fan rotatable about an engine axis with a plurality of fan blades rotatable about a fan blade axis. A geared architecture is in communication with the fan and driven by a turbine secti... | 3,700 |
16,795 | 16,795 | 14,045,324 | 3,772 | A gingiva former and final abutment, which has a connecting geometry for attachment to an implant and comprises a tailor-made edge, a tapering lower part that is located beneath and has a tailor-made shape, and a tapering upper part having a lateral surface, wherein the lateral surface has an angle of inclination (α) o... | 1-8. (canceled) 9. A gingiva former and final abutment including a connecting geometry for attachment thereof to an implant, wherein the final abutment for a preparation area of an individual patient is customized and a 3D data set of said final abutment is available at least for a region including said connecting geom... | A gingiva former and final abutment, which has a connecting geometry for attachment to an implant and comprises a tailor-made edge, a tapering lower part that is located beneath and has a tailor-made shape, and a tapering upper part having a lateral surface, wherein the lateral surface has an angle of inclination (α) o... | 3,700 |
16,796 | 16,796 | 15,039,929 | 3,745 | A blade comprises an airfoil extending from a trailing edge to a leading edge. The airfoil includes a body formed of an aluminum containing material. A sheath is at the leading edge and is formed of a titanium containing material. A sandwich is positioned intermediate the sheath and the airfoil body, the sandwich inclu... | 1. A blade comprising:
an airfoil extending from a trailing edge to a leading edge, said airfoil including a body formed of an aluminum containing material; and a sheath at said leading edge and formed of a titanium containing material, with a sandwich positioned intermediate said sheath and said airfoil body, said san... | A blade comprises an airfoil extending from a trailing edge to a leading edge. The airfoil includes a body formed of an aluminum containing material. A sheath is at the leading edge and is formed of a titanium containing material. A sandwich is positioned intermediate the sheath and the airfoil body, the sandwich inclu... | 3,700 |
16,797 | 16,797 | 14,055,190 | 3,786 | Polymeric articles, such as condoms or gloves, including a decoration, are disclosed. The polymeric article comprises at least two polymeric layers, and a decoration comprising at least one of a polymeric film, a decal or a temporary tattoo is disposed between the at least two polymeric layers. Methods for manufacturin... | 1. A polymeric article, comprising:
a polymeric sheath, the sheath comprising at least two polymeric layers, the sheath having an open end and a closed end; a tip portion disposed at the closed end; and a decoration disposed between the at least two polymeric layers, wherein the decoration comprises at least one of a p... | Polymeric articles, such as condoms or gloves, including a decoration, are disclosed. The polymeric article comprises at least two polymeric layers, and a decoration comprising at least one of a polymeric film, a decal or a temporary tattoo is disposed between the at least two polymeric layers. Methods for manufacturin... | 3,700 |
16,798 | 16,798 | 14,368,107 | 3,793 | A medical imaging system comprises a three dimensional (3D) ultrasound system and a 3D holographic display system. The ultrasound system generates 3D ultrasound data that can be used to construct a 3D image of a patient. The display system displays the image in a 3D holographic form and comprises a touchless input inte... | 1. A method of displaying three dimensional (3D) ultrasound data, comprising:
capturing the 3D ultrasound data using an ultrasound probe; communicating the ultrasound data to a 3D holographic display system and displaying the ultrasound data on the display system in real-time; receiving a touchless input from a user; a... | A medical imaging system comprises a three dimensional (3D) ultrasound system and a 3D holographic display system. The ultrasound system generates 3D ultrasound data that can be used to construct a 3D image of a patient. The display system displays the image in a 3D holographic form and comprises a touchless input inte... | 3,700 |
16,799 | 16,799 | 15,039,975 | 3,792 | An automated age detection system employing a patient monitoring lead assembly and a patent monitoring device. In operation, the patient monitoring lead assembly conducts electrical activity of a heart of a patient to the patient monitoring device. In response thereto, the patient monitoring device classifying the pati... | 1. An automated age detection system, comprising:
a patient monitoring lead assembly and a patient monitoring device; wherein the patient monitoring lead assembly is operable in communication with the patient monitoring device to conduct electrical activity of a heart of a patient to the patient monitoring device; and ... | An automated age detection system employing a patient monitoring lead assembly and a patent monitoring device. In operation, the patient monitoring lead assembly conducts electrical activity of a heart of a patient to the patient monitoring device. In response thereto, the patient monitoring device classifying the pati... | 3,700 |
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