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16,800 | 16,800 | 14,320,905 | 3,753 | A recirculation system for a crude oil cargo tank barge having at least one tank includes a pump in fluid communication with at least one tank and recirculation piping in fluid communication with the pump and at least one tank. The pump pumps fluid from at least one tank to the recirculation piping. The recirculation p... | 1. A recirculation system for a crude oil cargo tank barge having at least one tank, wherein the recirculation system comprises:
a pump in fluid communication with the at least one tank; and recirculation piping in fluid communication with the pump and the at least one tank; wherein the pump is actuatable to pump fluid... | A recirculation system for a crude oil cargo tank barge having at least one tank includes a pump in fluid communication with at least one tank and recirculation piping in fluid communication with the pump and at least one tank. The pump pumps fluid from at least one tank to the recirculation piping. The recirculation p... | 3,700 |
16,801 | 16,801 | 15,943,100 | 3,741 | A turbine engine is disclosed that includes a fan case surrounding a fan rotatable about an axis. A core is supported relative to the fan case by support structure arranged downstream from the fan. The core includes a core housing having an inlet case arranged to receive airflow from the fan. A compressor case is arran... | 1. A turbine engine comprising:
a fan case surrounding a fan rotatable about an axis; a core supported relative to the fan case by a support structure and arranged downstream from the fan, the core including a core housing having an inlet case arranged to receive airflow from the fan, a compressor case axially adjacent... | A turbine engine is disclosed that includes a fan case surrounding a fan rotatable about an axis. A core is supported relative to the fan case by support structure arranged downstream from the fan. The core includes a core housing having an inlet case arranged to receive airflow from the fan. A compressor case is arran... | 3,700 |
16,802 | 16,802 | 14,910,367 | 3,732 | An object of the present invention is to provide shoes with good fitting property.
The present invention provides a shoe including: a sole 1 which absorbs landing impact; and an upper 2 which covers an instep of a foot. The upper has a first opening 3 through which the foot is inserted when wearing the shoe... | 1. A shoe comprising: a sole which absorbs landing impact; and an upper which covers an instep of a foot; wherein
the upper has a first opening through which the foot is inserted when wearing the shoe; and the upper is partly or entirely made of a material which has negative Poisson's ratios. 2. The shoe according to c... | An object of the present invention is to provide shoes with good fitting property.
The present invention provides a shoe including: a sole 1 which absorbs landing impact; and an upper 2 which covers an instep of a foot. The upper has a first opening 3 through which the foot is inserted when wearing the shoe... | 3,700 |
16,803 | 16,803 | 13,062,430 | 3,723 | An abrasive disc ( 2 ) for grinding and/or polishing hard floor surfaces of stone, concrete or similar, the abrasive disc including a plurality of fixing means ( 3, 4 ) for mounting detachably mountable carrier plates ( 9 ), each with abrasive elements ( 11 ), to a grinding side ( 2 a ) of the abrasive disc ( 2 ), ea... | 1-11. (canceled) 12. An abrasive disc for grinding and/or polishing hard floor surfaces of stone, concrete or similar, the abrasive disc including a plurality of fixing means for mounting detachably mountable carrier plates, each with abrasive elements, to a grinding side of the abrasive disc, each carrier plate having... | An abrasive disc ( 2 ) for grinding and/or polishing hard floor surfaces of stone, concrete or similar, the abrasive disc including a plurality of fixing means ( 3, 4 ) for mounting detachably mountable carrier plates ( 9 ), each with abrasive elements ( 11 ), to a grinding side ( 2 a ) of the abrasive disc ( 2 ), ea... | 3,700 |
16,804 | 16,804 | 14,888,573 | 3,753 | A overflow chamber that can discharge rainwater and soil according to the present disclosure includes: a receiving unit having a receiving space; an interceptor port formed at a side of the receiving unit and selectively opening/closing in accordance with the amount of received object received in the receiving unit; a ... | 1. An overflow chamber that can discharge rainwater and soil, comprising:
a receiving unit having a receiving space; an interceptor port formed at a side of the receiving unit and selectively opening/closing in accordance with the amount of received object received in the receiving unit; a discharge port formed at anot... | A overflow chamber that can discharge rainwater and soil according to the present disclosure includes: a receiving unit having a receiving space; an interceptor port formed at a side of the receiving unit and selectively opening/closing in accordance with the amount of received object received in the receiving unit; a ... | 3,700 |
16,805 | 16,805 | 15,818,541 | 3,791 | A wireless near-infrared spectrometry sensor includes a light source for emitting near-infrared energy into tissue and a light receiver for receiving the near-infrared energy after it exits the tissue. The sensor may include a portable energy source for supplying energy to the light source. A processing module may cont... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A wireless near-infrared spectrometry sensor system comprising:
a first sensor for monitoring healthy tissue; a second sensor for monitoring injured tissue of a compartment separate and different from the healthy tissue, the first sensor providing information relating to perfusion of an entire body... | A wireless near-infrared spectrometry sensor includes a light source for emitting near-infrared energy into tissue and a light receiver for receiving the near-infrared energy after it exits the tissue. The sensor may include a portable energy source for supplying energy to the light source. A processing module may cont... | 3,700 |
16,806 | 16,806 | 15,547,741 | 3,715 | An information processing apparatus is provided in which, if a plurality of users alternately use manipulation devices, who is to execute a manipulation input through which manipulation device can be guided in an easy-to-understand manner. An information processing apparatus connected with a plurality of manipulation d... | 1. An information processing apparatus connected with a plurality of manipulation devices to receive manipulation inputs from a plurality of users, the information processing apparatus comprising:
a device management block configured to hold allocation information for allocating each of the plurality of manipulation de... | An information processing apparatus is provided in which, if a plurality of users alternately use manipulation devices, who is to execute a manipulation input through which manipulation device can be guided in an easy-to-understand manner. An information processing apparatus connected with a plurality of manipulation d... | 3,700 |
16,807 | 16,807 | 13,873,822 | 3,752 | A system for applying a coating to a workpiece includes an applicator head and a humidifying apparatus. The applicator head is configured to direct water-based liquid onto the workpiece and remove excess liquid through a vacuum. The humidifying apparatus is operably coupled to a steam source and includes first and seco... | 1. A system for applying a coating to a workpiece, the system comprising:
an applicator head configured to direct a water-based liquid onto the workpiece and remove excess liquid through a vacuum; and a humidifying apparatus operably coupled to a steam source, the humidifying apparatus comprising first and second steam... | A system for applying a coating to a workpiece includes an applicator head and a humidifying apparatus. The applicator head is configured to direct water-based liquid onto the workpiece and remove excess liquid through a vacuum. The humidifying apparatus is operably coupled to a steam source and includes first and seco... | 3,700 |
16,808 | 16,808 | 14,550,470 | 3,771 | A surgical instrument such as for use in vitreoretinal surgeries is described. The surgical instrument may include a pair of pincers resiliently biased toward an opened configuration and being movable toward each other into a closed configuration to engage a membrane. Each pincer may include a rounded grasping edge. Th... | 1. A forceps comprising:
a body; pincers extending from a first end of the body, the pincers movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration; a grasping surface formed at distal end of at least one of the pincers; and a textured surface formed along at least a portion of the grasping surface, the textu... | A surgical instrument such as for use in vitreoretinal surgeries is described. The surgical instrument may include a pair of pincers resiliently biased toward an opened configuration and being movable toward each other into a closed configuration to engage a membrane. Each pincer may include a rounded grasping edge. Th... | 3,700 |
16,809 | 16,809 | 13,393,209 | 3,731 | A machine for making filter rods for use in the manufacture of smoking articles comprises a garniture configured to receive filter plug material and filter wrapping material and to form a wrapped elongate filter rod, the garniture comprising a tongue; the maker further comprises a rotatable object-transport member arra... | 1. A machine for making filter rods for use in the manufacture of smoking articles, comprising:
a garniture configured to receive filter plug material and filter wrapping material and to form a wrapped elongate filter rod, the garniture comprising a tongue configured so that filter plug material is compressed as it pas... | A machine for making filter rods for use in the manufacture of smoking articles comprises a garniture configured to receive filter plug material and filter wrapping material and to form a wrapped elongate filter rod, the garniture comprising a tongue; the maker further comprises a rotatable object-transport member arra... | 3,700 |
16,810 | 16,810 | 14,624,697 | 3,745 | A component according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a body comprised of a first material, a cover attached to the body and comprised of a second material, and a braze alloy employable to braze the cover to the body and comprised of a third material. The first material, t... | 1. A component, comprising:
a body comprised of a first material; a cover attached to said body and comprised of a second material; and a braze alloy employable to braze said cover to said body and comprised of a third material, wherein said first material, said second material and said third material are different mat... | A component according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a body comprised of a first material, a cover attached to the body and comprised of a second material, and a braze alloy employable to braze the cover to the body and comprised of a third material. The first material, t... | 3,700 |
16,811 | 16,811 | 10,836,077 | 3,715 | A method for wagering comprises receiving a bet regarding a spin of the reels of a slot machine. The method continues by determining a first value for a first reel of the slot machine based at least in part upon the value of a digit of a first financial market indicator. The method proceeds by determining a second valu... | 1. A wagering system, comprising:
a client operable to communicate a bet regarding a spin of the reels of a slot machine; a controller communicably coupled to the client and operable to: determine a first value for a first reel of the slot machine based at least in part upon the value of a digit of a first financial... | A method for wagering comprises receiving a bet regarding a spin of the reels of a slot machine. The method continues by determining a first value for a first reel of the slot machine based at least in part upon the value of a digit of a first financial market indicator. The method proceeds by determining a second valu... | 3,700 |
16,812 | 16,812 | 14,759,769 | 3,745 | A turbine housing section includes a radially inner case centered on a first axis, and a radially outer case spaced radially outwardly of the inner case, and centered on a second axis. The first and second axes are offset relative to each other. A plurality of tie rods include a threaded nut received on a tie rod, with... | 1. A turbine section comprising:
a turbine housing section including a radially inner case centered on a first axis, and a radially outer case spaced radially outwardly of said inner case, and centered on a second axis, said first and second axes being offset relative to each other; and a plurality of tie rods includin... | A turbine housing section includes a radially inner case centered on a first axis, and a radially outer case spaced radially outwardly of the inner case, and centered on a second axis. The first and second axes are offset relative to each other. A plurality of tie rods include a threaded nut received on a tie rod, with... | 3,700 |
16,813 | 16,813 | 14,516,014 | 3,794 | A medical device and related methods of use or manufacture are disclosed. The medical device may include an intravascular catheter for nerve modulation. The medical device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region, and a lumen extending therebetween. An expandable member is coupled to... | 1. A medical device, the medical device comprising:
an elongate shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region, and a lumen extending therebetween; an expandable member coupled to the distal end region of the elongate shaft; one or more electrical conductors extending from the proximal end region to the expand... | A medical device and related methods of use or manufacture are disclosed. The medical device may include an intravascular catheter for nerve modulation. The medical device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region, and a lumen extending therebetween. An expandable member is coupled to... | 3,700 |
16,814 | 16,814 | 14,579,419 | 3,732 | A crochet hook can include: a rod-like crochet-hook shaft 2 which has a tip formed with a hook portion 4; and a grip body 3 which covers a base-end side of the crochet-hook shaft 2, with a tip of the shaft protruding therefrom. The grip body includes: a base-end portion 5 which has substantially uniform in its ... | 1. A crochet hook comprising: a rod-like crochet-hook shaft having a tip formed with a hook portion; and a grip body covering a base-end side of the crochet-hook shaft, with a tip portion of the shaft protruding therefrom; wherein
the grip body includes a base-end portion which has substantially uniform in its section ... | A crochet hook can include: a rod-like crochet-hook shaft 2 which has a tip formed with a hook portion 4; and a grip body 3 which covers a base-end side of the crochet-hook shaft 2, with a tip of the shaft protruding therefrom. The grip body includes: a base-end portion 5 which has substantially uniform in its ... | 3,700 |
16,815 | 16,815 | 15,211,582 | 3,754 | An exemplary dispensing system includes a dispenser, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The dispenser includes a container for holding liquid, a liquid pump, an air pump, an outlet nozzle, and a foaming media. The actuator causes the dispenser to dispense liquid or foam. The sensor generates an input signal indic... | 1. A dispensing system comprising:
a container for holding a fluid, a fluid pump for pumping fluid from the container, and an outlet nozzle; an actuator for causing the dispenser to dispense fluid; a sensor for monitoring the integrity of the container; and a controller for receiving a signal from the sensor and genera... | An exemplary dispensing system includes a dispenser, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The dispenser includes a container for holding liquid, a liquid pump, an air pump, an outlet nozzle, and a foaming media. The actuator causes the dispenser to dispense liquid or foam. The sensor generates an input signal indic... | 3,700 |
16,816 | 16,816 | 15,015,746 | 3,774 | A sinus tarsi implant for the purpose of stabilizing and restoring motion between the talus and calcaneus while allowing normal motion and alignment. In a preferred embodiment, the implant is composed of a titanium alloy that is a combination of a cylindrical portion and an axially connected conical portion. The cylind... | 1. A sinus tarsi implant for use in correcting anatomical alignment of a patient's ankle bone structure comprising:
a cylindrical body portion consisting of a cylindrical side surface, a circular medial end and a circular lateral end, said medial and lateral ends being perpendicular to the body's transverse axis, said ... | A sinus tarsi implant for the purpose of stabilizing and restoring motion between the talus and calcaneus while allowing normal motion and alignment. In a preferred embodiment, the implant is composed of a titanium alloy that is a combination of a cylindrical portion and an axially connected conical portion. The cylind... | 3,700 |
16,817 | 16,817 | 14,064,801 | 3,791 | Devices and methods provide for the sensing of physiological signals during stimulation therapy by preventing stimulation waveform artifacts from being passed through to the amplification of the sensed physiological signal. Thus, the amplifiers are not adversely affected by the stimulation waveform and can provide for ... | 1. A method of sensing physiological signals while stimulation therapy is being provided, comprising:
while a stimulation signal having a stimulation phase and a recharge phase is being output from a first electrode at a stimulation site, sensing a physiological signal at a second electrode in proximity to the stimulat... | Devices and methods provide for the sensing of physiological signals during stimulation therapy by preventing stimulation waveform artifacts from being passed through to the amplification of the sensed physiological signal. Thus, the amplifiers are not adversely affected by the stimulation waveform and can provide for ... | 3,700 |
16,818 | 16,818 | 15,196,360 | 3,725 | A linkage element for a flail chain comprising more than two shank portions and more than two angled portions connecting the shank portions. The shank portions and angled portions define an interior space of the linkage element. A flail chain comprising at least one such linkage element forms a part of a flailing appar... | 1-14. (canceled) 15. A flailing apparatus for debarking trees, the flailing apparatus comprising:
a rotatable drum; and a plurality of flail chains, at least one flail chain comprising:
a first end chain link fixed to the drum;
a second end chain link free to extend from the drum during drum rotation; and
a plurality o... | A linkage element for a flail chain comprising more than two shank portions and more than two angled portions connecting the shank portions. The shank portions and angled portions define an interior space of the linkage element. A flail chain comprising at least one such linkage element forms a part of a flailing appar... | 3,700 |
16,819 | 16,819 | 15,023,831 | 3,745 | A balance ring for a gas turbine engine has a ring shaped body with a first radial thickness, an anti-rotation tab extending outward from the body and at least one millable balancing feature connected to the body. | 1. A balance ring comprising:
a ring-shaped body having a first radial thickness; an anti-rotation tab extending outward from said ring-shaped body; and
at least one millable balancing feature connected to the ring-shaped body. 2. The balance ring of claim 1, wherein said anti-rotation tab is circumferentially offset f... | A balance ring for a gas turbine engine has a ring shaped body with a first radial thickness, an anti-rotation tab extending outward from the body and at least one millable balancing feature connected to the body.1. A balance ring comprising:
a ring-shaped body having a first radial thickness; an anti-rotation tab exte... | 3,700 |
16,820 | 16,820 | 14,198,701 | 3,793 | Methods of treating a subject suffering from a disease or a disorder associated with hyperproliferating cells. The method includes non-invasively administering to the subject ultrasound at a low intensity in a dose effective to selectively prevent the growth of the hyperproliferating cells or to eliminate the hyperprol... | 1. A method of treating a subject suffering from a disease or a disorder associated with hyperproliferating cells, said method comprising non-invasively administering to said subject ultrasound at a low intensity in a dose effective to selectively prevent the growth of said hyperproliferating cells or to eliminate said... | Methods of treating a subject suffering from a disease or a disorder associated with hyperproliferating cells. The method includes non-invasively administering to the subject ultrasound at a low intensity in a dose effective to selectively prevent the growth of the hyperproliferating cells or to eliminate the hyperprol... | 3,700 |
16,821 | 16,821 | 14,860,037 | 3,746 | An air compressor system includes a compressor having an intake end and a discharge end, the compressor operable to draw in atmospheric air at the intake end and to discharge a flow of compressed air from the discharge end, the flow of compressed air including a flow of entrained water vapor and lubricant. The system f... | 1. An air compressor system comprising:
a compressor having an intake end and a discharge end, the compressor operable to draw in atmospheric air at the intake end and to discharge a flow of compressed air from the discharge end, the flow of compressed air including a flow of entrained water vapor and lubricant; a sepa... | An air compressor system includes a compressor having an intake end and a discharge end, the compressor operable to draw in atmospheric air at the intake end and to discharge a flow of compressed air from the discharge end, the flow of compressed air including a flow of entrained water vapor and lubricant. The system f... | 3,700 |
16,822 | 16,822 | 14,729,664 | 3,795 | An endoscope system includes an endoscope, a display device, and a cable interconnecting the endoscope and the display device. The endoscope includes an elongated body extending distally from a handle. An image sensor is disposed within a distal portion of the elongated body, a lens is disposed at a distal end of the e... | 1. An endoscope comprising:
a handle; and an elongated body extending distally from the handle, the elongated body including a distal portion terminating at a distal end; an image sensor disposed within the distal portion of the elongated body; a lens disposed at the distal end of the elongated body; and a light source... | An endoscope system includes an endoscope, a display device, and a cable interconnecting the endoscope and the display device. The endoscope includes an elongated body extending distally from a handle. An image sensor is disposed within a distal portion of the elongated body, a lens is disposed at a distal end of the e... | 3,700 |
16,823 | 16,823 | 15,198,282 | 3,715 | Technology for ad hoc distributed real-time communication for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in a gaming system is disclosed. An EGM receives, via a communication network, a streamed audio data having at least one audio file from a broadcast device that was transmitted to the broadcast device as an audio signal. The... | 1. A method of ad hoc distributed real-time communication for a plurality of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) each having a payment acceptor in a gaming system, the method comprising:
under control of at least one processor and memory configured with executable instructions that:
receive, at each one of a plurality of... | Technology for ad hoc distributed real-time communication for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in a gaming system is disclosed. An EGM receives, via a communication network, a streamed audio data having at least one audio file from a broadcast device that was transmitted to the broadcast device as an audio signal. The... | 3,700 |
16,824 | 16,824 | 15,100,413 | 3,745 | A rotor blade according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a platform, an airfoil that extends from the platform and a platform cooling passage extending inside of the platform. The platform cooling passage includes an inlet disposed through a non-gas path surface of the plat... | 1. A rotor blade, comprising:
a platform; an airfoil that extends from said platform; a platform cooling passage extending inside of said platform; and said platform cooling passage including an inlet disposed through a non-gas path surface of said platform and an outlet disposed through a mate face of said platform. 2... | A rotor blade according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a platform, an airfoil that extends from the platform and a platform cooling passage extending inside of the platform. The platform cooling passage includes an inlet disposed through a non-gas path surface of the plat... | 3,700 |
16,825 | 16,825 | 13,983,472 | 3,746 | A pump comprising a side wall closed at each end by an end wall forming a cavity for, in use, containing a fluid, one or more actuators each operatively associated with one or more of the end walls to cause an oscillatory motion of the associated end wall(s) whereby, in use, these axial oscillations of the end wall(s) ... | 1. A pump comprising:
a side wall closed at each end by an end wall forming a cavity for, in use, containing a fluid; one or more actuators each operatively associated with one or more of the end walls to cause an oscillatory motion of the associated end wall(s) whereby, in use, these axial oscillations of the end wall... | A pump comprising a side wall closed at each end by an end wall forming a cavity for, in use, containing a fluid, one or more actuators each operatively associated with one or more of the end walls to cause an oscillatory motion of the associated end wall(s) whereby, in use, these axial oscillations of the end wall(s) ... | 3,700 |
16,826 | 16,826 | 15,088,447 | 3,771 | Treatment methods and devices are provided for percutaneously accessing a patient's thoracic region via a controlled opening in the aorta, so that cardiac procedures, such as a coronary bypass procedure, can be performed in a minimally invasive manner. Advantageously, it may be possible to perform the procedure without... | 1. A system for performing a percutaneous vascular or cardiac procedure, the system comprising:
a percutaneous catheter having a distal end for insertion into a vein or artery of a patient; a sealing portion at the distal end which is configured to releasably form a hemostatic connection between the catheter and an inn... | Treatment methods and devices are provided for percutaneously accessing a patient's thoracic region via a controlled opening in the aorta, so that cardiac procedures, such as a coronary bypass procedure, can be performed in a minimally invasive manner. Advantageously, it may be possible to perform the procedure without... | 3,700 |
16,827 | 16,827 | 15,035,878 | 3,724 | The present invention relates to a hair cutting appliance ( 10 ) comprising a blade set ( 20 ), and to a blade set ( 20 ) of a hair cutting appliance ( 10 ). The blade set ( 20 ) is arranged to be moved through hair in an assumed moving direction ( 28 ) to cut hair. The blade set ( 20 ) comprises a stationary blade ( 2... | 1. A blade set of a hair cutting appliance, said blade set being arranged to be moved through hair in an assumed moving direction to cut hair, said blade set comprising:
a stationary blade comprising at least one toothed cutting edge, and a lateral end, wherein the stationary blade further comprises a first surface tha... | The present invention relates to a hair cutting appliance ( 10 ) comprising a blade set ( 20 ), and to a blade set ( 20 ) of a hair cutting appliance ( 10 ). The blade set ( 20 ) is arranged to be moved through hair in an assumed moving direction ( 28 ) to cut hair. The blade set ( 20 ) comprises a stationary blade ( 2... | 3,700 |
16,828 | 16,828 | 14,508,652 | 3,746 | In order to enable a continuous adjustment of the variable clearance space ( 1 ) of a reciprocating compressor ( 15 ), a threaded spindle drive with a threaded spindle nut ( 10 ) and a threaded spindle ( 9 ) is provided as an adjusting device ( 7 ), wherein the threaded spindle nut ( 10 ) is embodied as a plastic nut (... | 1. An adjusting device for a adjusting piston (3) of a variable clearance space (1) of a piston compressor (15) with a threaded spindle (9), wherein the threaded spindle (9) is screwed with an external thread (25) into an internal thread (24) of a threaded spindle nut (10) and either the threaded spindle (9) or the thr... | In order to enable a continuous adjustment of the variable clearance space ( 1 ) of a reciprocating compressor ( 15 ), a threaded spindle drive with a threaded spindle nut ( 10 ) and a threaded spindle ( 9 ) is provided as an adjusting device ( 7 ), wherein the threaded spindle nut ( 10 ) is embodied as a plastic nut (... | 3,700 |
16,829 | 16,829 | 14,287,125 | 3,741 | A turbine exhaust case (TEC) of a turbofan aeroengine includes a mixer for mixing exhaust gases with a bypass air stream, the TEC comprising an annular hub and an annular shroud with the mixer attached to a downstream end of the shroud, the shroud and the mixer surrounding the hub to form an annular exhaust gas duct po... | 1. A turbine exhaust case (TEC) of a turbofan aeroengine including a mixer for mixing exhaust gases with a bypass air stream, the TEC comprising an annular hub and an annular shroud with said mixer located at a downstream end of the shroud, the mixer surrounding the hub to form an annular exhaust gas duct positioned ra... | A turbine exhaust case (TEC) of a turbofan aeroengine includes a mixer for mixing exhaust gases with a bypass air stream, the TEC comprising an annular hub and an annular shroud with the mixer attached to a downstream end of the shroud, the shroud and the mixer surrounding the hub to form an annular exhaust gas duct po... | 3,700 |
16,830 | 16,830 | 13,881,033 | 3,726 | A method for producing a chassis component. The method comprising process steps of forming a joint holder ( 15 ) in a structural component ( 3 ); inserting a joint cartridge ( 5 ) into the joint holder ( 15 ); assembling the joint cartridge ( 5 ) to form a joint ( 2 ); solidly connecting the structural component ( 3 ) ... | 1-17. (canceled) 18. A method of producing a chassis component, the method comprising the steps of:
forming a joint holder (15) in a structural component (3); inserting a joint cartridge (5) into the joint holder (15); assembling the joint cartridge (5) to form a joint (2); solidly connecting the joint cartridge (5) to... | A method for producing a chassis component. The method comprising process steps of forming a joint holder ( 15 ) in a structural component ( 3 ); inserting a joint cartridge ( 5 ) into the joint holder ( 15 ); assembling the joint cartridge ( 5 ) to form a joint ( 2 ); solidly connecting the structural component ( 3 ) ... | 3,700 |
16,831 | 16,831 | 15,922,120 | 3,724 | A method of selecting from a system of shaving products. The method includes providing information only on a first razor handle connectable in use with a razor blade cartridge. The first razor handle is configured to provide a first operative effect. The method includes providing information only on a second razor hand... | 1. A system of shaving products, the system comprising:
a first razor handle, the first razor handle being enclosed in a first single use disposable blister package, the first single use disposable blister package enclosing only the first razor handle; the first razor handle is configured to provide a first operative e... | A method of selecting from a system of shaving products. The method includes providing information only on a first razor handle connectable in use with a razor blade cartridge. The first razor handle is configured to provide a first operative effect. The method includes providing information only on a second razor hand... | 3,700 |
16,832 | 16,832 | 15,096,210 | 3,736 | A cooler includes a cooler body including one or more cooler walls. The cooler further includes a cover configured to be disposed around an exterior of the cooler body, the cover being sized and dimensioned to generally cover an exterior of the one or more cooler walls of the cooler body. The cover preferably includes ... | 1. A cooler comprising:
(a) a cooler body including one or more cooler walls; and (b) a cover configured to be disposed around an exterior of the cooler body, the cover being sized and dimensioned to generally cover an exterior of the one or more cooler walls of the cooler body; (c) wherein the cover comprises a moistu... | A cooler includes a cooler body including one or more cooler walls. The cooler further includes a cover configured to be disposed around an exterior of the cooler body, the cover being sized and dimensioned to generally cover an exterior of the one or more cooler walls of the cooler body. The cover preferably includes ... | 3,700 |
16,833 | 16,833 | 15,601,708 | 3,792 | Devices, systems, and techniques for controlling charging power transmitted to an implantable medical device during a recharging process based on patient activity are disclosed. Various example techniques include a method comprising receiving, by processing circuitry, an activity signal generated by an implantable medi... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving, by processing circuitry, an activity signal generated by an implantable medical device and indicative of an activity level of a patient during charging of a rechargeable power source of the implantable medical device implanted in the patient; determining, by the processing circuitry a... | Devices, systems, and techniques for controlling charging power transmitted to an implantable medical device during a recharging process based on patient activity are disclosed. Various example techniques include a method comprising receiving, by processing circuitry, an activity signal generated by an implantable medi... | 3,700 |
16,834 | 16,834 | 15,925,431 | 3,752 | Systems and methods for determining the accuracy of a foam addition system on a firefighting vehicle are disclosed. The methods may include measuring the amount of a test water stream flowing through a foam metering device. | 1. A firefighting vehicle comprising:
a water tank for storing water; a discharge outlet for discharging liquid from the firefighting vehicle; a pump for pumping liquid to the discharge outlets; a foam tank for storing a liquid foam concentrate; a foam metering device for metering fluid flow therethrough; a foam additi... | Systems and methods for determining the accuracy of a foam addition system on a firefighting vehicle are disclosed. The methods may include measuring the amount of a test water stream flowing through a foam metering device.1. A firefighting vehicle comprising:
a water tank for storing water; a discharge outlet for disc... | 3,700 |
16,835 | 16,835 | 13,321,386 | 3,793 | Methods and systems to analyze soft tissue or vasculature in a subject, form images with enhanced soft tissue contrast, determine blood flow parameters in soft tissue or vasculature, and to aid in the diagnosis of disease using thermoacoustic methods. Pulsed electromagnetic energy is administered to tissue to excite a ... | 1. A method for analyzing soft tissue or vasculature of a subject, comprising the steps of:
(a) coupling an ultrasound transducer to the subject; (b) delivering to the subject a contrast agent that changes a thermoacoustic signal generated by the soft tissue or vasculature; (c) irradiating the soft tissue or vasculatur... | Methods and systems to analyze soft tissue or vasculature in a subject, form images with enhanced soft tissue contrast, determine blood flow parameters in soft tissue or vasculature, and to aid in the diagnosis of disease using thermoacoustic methods. Pulsed electromagnetic energy is administered to tissue to excite a ... | 3,700 |
16,836 | 16,836 | 14,976,074 | 3,772 | An archwire for use with a passive self-ligation orthodontic bracket is described and which includes a resilient main body which is received in the archwire slot, and which further has a predetermined width dimension, and a variable thickness dimension, and wherein the variable thickness dimension of the archwire can b... | 1. An archwire for use with a passive self-ligation orthodontic bracket, and which has an archwire slot, comprising:
an elongated and resilient main body which is dimensioned to be received within the archwire slot of the passive self-ligation bracket, and wherein the resilient main body of the archwire has a circular-... | An archwire for use with a passive self-ligation orthodontic bracket is described and which includes a resilient main body which is received in the archwire slot, and which further has a predetermined width dimension, and a variable thickness dimension, and wherein the variable thickness dimension of the archwire can b... | 3,700 |
16,837 | 16,837 | 14,775,253 | 3,745 | A variable pitch fan is provided, which comprises a plurality of blades ( 2 ), a supporting device ( 3 ) for supporting the blades ( 2 ), a rotation device ( 18 ) for rotating the supporting device ( 3 ) around a rotation axis (X), so that the blades ( 2 ) rotate with the supporting device ( 3 ) to control an air flow,... | 1. A variable pitch fan, comprising:
a plurality of blades; a supporting device configured to support the plurality of blades; a rotation device configured to rotate the supporting device around a rotation axis, so that the plurality of blades rotate with the supporting device to control an air flow; an adjusting devic... | A variable pitch fan is provided, which comprises a plurality of blades ( 2 ), a supporting device ( 3 ) for supporting the blades ( 2 ), a rotation device ( 18 ) for rotating the supporting device ( 3 ) around a rotation axis (X), so that the blades ( 2 ) rotate with the supporting device ( 3 ) to control an air flow,... | 3,700 |
16,838 | 16,838 | 15,610,260 | 3,753 | A check valve for a solenoid valve inclues a check valve seat that is arranged on an edge of a fluid passage and a movable closing element configured to execute a direction-oriented throughflow and sealing function. The closing element includes a sealing cone, a contact foot with a plurality of outflow grooves formed o... | 1. A check valve for a solenoid valve, comprising:
a check valve seat arranged on an edge of a fluid passage; and a movable closing element configured to execute a direction-oriented throughflow and sealing function, wherein the closing element has a sealing cone, a contact foot with a plurality of outflow grooves form... | A check valve for a solenoid valve inclues a check valve seat that is arranged on an edge of a fluid passage and a movable closing element configured to execute a direction-oriented throughflow and sealing function. The closing element includes a sealing cone, a contact foot with a plurality of outflow grooves formed o... | 3,700 |
16,839 | 16,839 | 14,434,544 | 3,781 | A device ( 10 ) for directing a medical fabric ( 28 ) into a portion of a body. An elongated housing ( 12 ) having a distal end ( 16 ) and an opening ( 22 ) at the distal end ( 16 ). A supply of medical fabric ( 28 ) in the housing ( 12 ). An actuator ( 24 ) spaced from said opening ( 22 ) and configured to advance a p... | 1. A device for directing a medical fabric into a portion of a body, comprising:
an elongated housing having a distal end and an opening at the distal end; a supply of medical fabric in the housing; an actuator spaced from said opening and configured to advance a portion of the medical fabric through said housing and o... | A device ( 10 ) for directing a medical fabric ( 28 ) into a portion of a body. An elongated housing ( 12 ) having a distal end ( 16 ) and an opening ( 22 ) at the distal end ( 16 ). A supply of medical fabric ( 28 ) in the housing ( 12 ). An actuator ( 24 ) spaced from said opening ( 22 ) and configured to advance a p... | 3,700 |
16,840 | 16,840 | 15,520,719 | 3,761 | A device for measuring the depth of a weld seam in real time during the welding or joining of a workpiece by means of radiation, including: its measuring light source, the light of which is coupled by a beam splitter into a reference arm and a measuring arm; a collimator module having at least one collimation lens for ... | 1. A device for measuring the depth of a weld seam in real time during the welding or joining of a workpiece by means of radiation, comprising: its measuring light source, the light of which is coupled by a beam splitter into a reference arm and a measuring arm;
a collimator module having at least one collimation lens ... | A device for measuring the depth of a weld seam in real time during the welding or joining of a workpiece by means of radiation, including: its measuring light source, the light of which is coupled by a beam splitter into a reference arm and a measuring arm; a collimator module having at least one collimation lens for ... | 3,700 |
16,841 | 16,841 | 14,169,869 | 3,799 | Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a gaming system and method providing a secondary game having a varying narrative based on secondary game progress. In various embodiments, the gaming system enables a player to play a primary game in association with the secondary game. The secondary game progresses... | 1. A gaming system comprising:
at least one display device; at least one input device; at least one processor; and at least one memory device that stores a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with the at least one display device and t... | Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a gaming system and method providing a secondary game having a varying narrative based on secondary game progress. In various embodiments, the gaming system enables a player to play a primary game in association with the secondary game. The secondary game progresses... | 3,700 |
16,842 | 16,842 | 15,237,270 | 3,774 | This disclosure provides design, material, manufacturing method, and use alternatives for medical devices. An example medical device includes a stent having a plurality of longitudinally extending filaments. The stent also has an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of tubular members extending along the ... | 1. A medical device, comprising:
a stent including a plurality of longitudinally extending filaments, the stent having an inner surface and an outer surface; a plurality of tubular members extending along the stent; wherein each of the plurality of tubular members is coupled with one or more of the plurality of longitu... | This disclosure provides design, material, manufacturing method, and use alternatives for medical devices. An example medical device includes a stent having a plurality of longitudinally extending filaments. The stent also has an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of tubular members extending along the ... | 3,700 |
16,843 | 16,843 | 15,343,988 | 3,741 | A liner panel for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine, the liner panel includes a stud free zone downstream of a combustor swirler. A combustor for a gas turbine engine, the combustor including a liner panel mounted to the support shell via a multiple of studs, the liner panel including a stud free zone downstre... | 1. A liner panel for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine, the liner panel comprising:
a stud free zone downstream of a combustor swirler. 2. The liner panel as recited in claim 1, wherein the stud free zone is trapezoidal in shape. 3. The liner panel as recited in claim 1, wherein the stud free zone is defined b... | A liner panel for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine, the liner panel includes a stud free zone downstream of a combustor swirler. A combustor for a gas turbine engine, the combustor including a liner panel mounted to the support shell via a multiple of studs, the liner panel including a stud free zone downstre... | 3,700 |
16,844 | 16,844 | 14,485,594 | 3,792 | Embodiments of a WCD system include a measurement circuit that can render a physiological input from the patient. Such WCD systems may also receive a motion detection input that reveals whether a motion event has been detected by a motion detector. In some embodiments, a value becomes assigned to a motion level paramet... | 1. A wearable cardiac defibrillator (WCD) system, comprising:
a support structure configured to be worn by a patient; an energy storage module configured to be coupled to the support structure and to store an electrical charge; a discharge circuit coupled to the energy storage module; a measurement circuit configured t... | Embodiments of a WCD system include a measurement circuit that can render a physiological input from the patient. Such WCD systems may also receive a motion detection input that reveals whether a motion event has been detected by a motion detector. In some embodiments, a value becomes assigned to a motion level paramet... | 3,700 |
16,845 | 16,845 | 14,887,392 | 3,762 | A portable enclosure is configured to mix room air with a controlled amount of exterior air via one or more flexible conduits disposed between the enclosure and an exterior window. At least one flexible conduit is connected to a barrier structure which is designed for sealable placement within the window. One or more m... | 1. A device for mixing air sources, said device comprising:
an enclosure having a first air inlet opening for receiving outside air, a second inlet opening for receiving inside air, and an air outlet opening for exhausting air from within said enclosure; an air moving device for moving air from within said enclosure th... | A portable enclosure is configured to mix room air with a controlled amount of exterior air via one or more flexible conduits disposed between the enclosure and an exterior window. At least one flexible conduit is connected to a barrier structure which is designed for sealable placement within the window. One or more m... | 3,700 |
16,846 | 16,846 | 14,433,388 | 3,747 | [Summary] Oil pan ( 10 ) for containing engine oil is configured so as to be divided into metallic upper oil pan ( 13 ) and synthetic resin lower oil pan ( 14 ). Upper oil pan ( 13 ) and lower oil pan ( 14 ) are respectively provided with beam ( 25 ) and rib ( 24 ), which extend in the front-rear direction of the vehic... | 1. An oil pan for an internal combustion engine and for storing an engine oil, comprising:
an upper oil pan fixed to an engine body; a lower oil pan fixed on the lower side of the upper oil pan; and a strength member fixed to the upper oil pan or the engine body, wherein, when external force which can deform the lower ... | [Summary] Oil pan ( 10 ) for containing engine oil is configured so as to be divided into metallic upper oil pan ( 13 ) and synthetic resin lower oil pan ( 14 ). Upper oil pan ( 13 ) and lower oil pan ( 14 ) are respectively provided with beam ( 25 ) and rib ( 24 ), which extend in the front-rear direction of the vehic... | 3,700 |
16,847 | 16,847 | 14,544,733 | 3,732 | Hat has body of conforming material to cover at least a portion of a wearer's head and at least generally encircle the head about a forehead or upper crown, and a depending projection on at least one side having a lower boundary lower than a respective ear lobe of the wearer; an opposing pair of substantially wide unde... | 1. A hat for securing external hardware of a cochlear implant or traditional hearing aid of a wearer, which comprises:
a body of conforming material to cover at least a portion of the wearer's head and at least generally encircle the head about a forehead or crown portion, and a depending projection on at least one sid... | Hat has body of conforming material to cover at least a portion of a wearer's head and at least generally encircle the head about a forehead or upper crown, and a depending projection on at least one side having a lower boundary lower than a respective ear lobe of the wearer; an opposing pair of substantially wide unde... | 3,700 |
16,848 | 16,848 | 15,033,667 | 3,731 | The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus ( 10 ) for sequentially applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping half-section ( 12 ) having a distal anvil attachment portion ( 12 b ) and a proximal handle portion ( 12 a ), a cartridge receiving half-section ( 14 ... | 1. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:
a clamping half-section including a distal anvil attachment portion and a proximal handle portion; a cartridge receiving half-section including a handle portion and an elongated channel portion, the elongated channel portion being configured to releasably receive a ... | The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus ( 10 ) for sequentially applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping half-section ( 12 ) having a distal anvil attachment portion ( 12 b ) and a proximal handle portion ( 12 a ), a cartridge receiving half-section ( 14 ... | 3,700 |
16,849 | 16,849 | 13,199,536 | 3,772 | A device for preparing, fitting, and placing periodontal prosthodontics having a finger covering and an attached bilayered adhesive patch, wherein the bilayered adhesive patch comprises two separable layers joined by a weak adhesive and one external side of the bilayered adhesive patch is attached by a strong adhesive ... | 1. A device for preparing, fitting and placing periodontal prosthodontics comprising a finger covering and an attached bilayered adhesive patch. 2. The device according to claim 1 wherein the bilayered adhesive patch comprises two separable layers joined by a weak adhesive and one external side of the bilayered adhesiv... | A device for preparing, fitting, and placing periodontal prosthodontics having a finger covering and an attached bilayered adhesive patch, wherein the bilayered adhesive patch comprises two separable layers joined by a weak adhesive and one external side of the bilayered adhesive patch is attached by a strong adhesive ... | 3,700 |
16,850 | 16,850 | 14,616,819 | 3,763 | A heat exchanger article includes a hollow tube that has a tube wall with an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface defines a flow passage through the hollow tube. The hollow tube also includes a vane cluster in the flow passage. The vane cluster includes a plurality of vanes and each of the van... | 1. A heat exchanger article comprising:
a hollow tube including,
a tube wall with an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface defines a flow passage through the hollow tube, and
a vane cluster in the flow passage, the vane cluster includes a plurality of vanes, and each of the vanes extends inward... | A heat exchanger article includes a hollow tube that has a tube wall with an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface defines a flow passage through the hollow tube. The hollow tube also includes a vane cluster in the flow passage. The vane cluster includes a plurality of vanes and each of the van... | 3,700 |
16,851 | 16,851 | 14,496,977 | 3,715 | Methods of administering wagering games include accepting an ante wager from at least one player to participate in a primary game according to a set of primary game rules and accepting a bonus wager from the at least one player to participate in a secondary game according to a set of secondary game rules. A set of play... | 1. A method of administering a wagering game, comprising:
accepting an ante wager from a player to participate in a primary game by receiving at least one tangible, monetarily valuable gaming chip in a designated ante wager area on a play surface of a play table; accepting an optional bonus wager from the player to par... | Methods of administering wagering games include accepting an ante wager from at least one player to participate in a primary game according to a set of primary game rules and accepting a bonus wager from the at least one player to participate in a secondary game according to a set of secondary game rules. A set of play... | 3,700 |
16,852 | 16,852 | 15,401,740 | 3,772 | A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises forming a nanoscale roughened surface on the microscale roughened surface. The method... | 1. A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone, the method comprising the acts of:
roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface; forming a nanoscale roughened surface on the microscale roughened surface; and depositing discrete nanoparticles on the n... | A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises forming a nanoscale roughened surface on the microscale roughened surface. The method... | 3,700 |
16,853 | 16,853 | 15,293,562 | 3,783 | An ophthalmic surgical device includes a housing having a distal end and a proximal end. A cannula is attached to the housing distal end and has a distal tip with at least one port in communication with a lumen extending through the cannula and in communication with an aspiration path in the housing. A vibration source... | 1. An ophthalmic surgical device comprising:
a housing having a distal end and a proximal end; a cannula attached to the housing distal end and having a distal tip with at least one port in communication with a lumen extending through the cannula and in communication with an aspiration path in the housing; a vibration ... | An ophthalmic surgical device includes a housing having a distal end and a proximal end. A cannula is attached to the housing distal end and has a distal tip with at least one port in communication with a lumen extending through the cannula and in communication with an aspiration path in the housing. A vibration source... | 3,700 |
16,854 | 16,854 | 12,711,287 | 3,762 | An apparatus and method for connecting solar panels to a roof system surface. The solar panels can be formed flexible or non-flexible solar panels that are at least partially attached to a roofing surface by use of a fastener. | 1. A roofing system or siding system having a non-removably connected solar panel to a surface of said roof system or siding system comprising a roofing or siding material having an upper surface, a solar panel having an upper and lower surface, and a strip connection material; said strip of connection material connect... | An apparatus and method for connecting solar panels to a roof system surface. The solar panels can be formed flexible or non-flexible solar panels that are at least partially attached to a roofing surface by use of a fastener.1. A roofing system or siding system having a non-removably connected solar panel to a surface... | 3,700 |
16,855 | 16,855 | 15,040,563 | 3,792 | A method of treating Alzheimer's Disease and/or Multiple Sclerosis and/or Minimally Conscious State and/or Mood Disorders and/or vascular brain disorders where there is small vessel compromise in a subject in need thereof, comprising applying a neuromodulation signal to the 1PAG or v1PAG of the subject. | 1. A method of treating Alzheimer's Disease and/or Multiple Sclerosis and/or Minimally Conscious State and/or Mood Disorders and/or vascular brain disorders where there is small vessel compromise in a subject in need thereof; comprising:
applying a neuromodulation signal to the 1PAG or v1PAG of the subject. 2. A method... | A method of treating Alzheimer's Disease and/or Multiple Sclerosis and/or Minimally Conscious State and/or Mood Disorders and/or vascular brain disorders where there is small vessel compromise in a subject in need thereof, comprising applying a neuromodulation signal to the 1PAG or v1PAG of the subject.1. A method of t... | 3,700 |
16,856 | 16,856 | 13,573,129 | 3,799 | An ice bagger is provided. The ice bagger includes an ice hopper into which ice is disposed from an ice manufacturer. The ice hopper further includes an ice agitator and defines an ice trough there beneath. An ice auger, housed inside the ice trough, transports ice to an ice delivery chute. A hatch is positioned beneat... | 1. An ice bagger comprising:
a generally funnel-shaped ice hopper for receiving ice from an ice manufacturer, the ice hopper defining an aperture thereunder; an ice trough operably positioned beneath the ice hopper aperture to receive ice from the ice hopper, the ice trough defining an aperture thereunder at one end of... | An ice bagger is provided. The ice bagger includes an ice hopper into which ice is disposed from an ice manufacturer. The ice hopper further includes an ice agitator and defines an ice trough there beneath. An ice auger, housed inside the ice trough, transports ice to an ice delivery chute. A hatch is positioned beneat... | 3,700 |
16,857 | 16,857 | 15,026,712 | 3,715 | A method of evaluating a driving skill executed by a computer. includes a skill evaluation step of evaluating a driver's driving skill based on a detection value of a vehicle state, a component separating step of separating the detection value of the vehicle state into a driver's operation component reflecting a driver... | 1-12. (canceled) 13. A method of evaluating a driving skill executed by a computer, the method comprising:
a skill evaluation step of evaluating a driver's driving skill based on a detection value of a vehicle state; a component separating step of separating the detection value of the vehicle state into a driver's oper... | A method of evaluating a driving skill executed by a computer. includes a skill evaluation step of evaluating a driver's driving skill based on a detection value of a vehicle state, a component separating step of separating the detection value of the vehicle state into a driver's operation component reflecting a driver... | 3,700 |
16,858 | 16,858 | 14,478,552 | 3,745 | A system and method of reducing engine induced aircraft cabin resonance includes sensing the core engine speed of a first turbofan gas turbine engine, and sensing the core engine speed of a second turbofan gas turbine engine. In a control system, the core engine speed of the first turbofan gas turbine engine and the co... | 1. A method of reducing engine induced aircraft cabin resonance, comprising the steps of:
sensing core engine speed of a first turbofan gas turbine engine; sensing core engine speed of a second turbofan gas turbine engine; and in a control system:
processing the core engine speed of the first turbofan gas turbine engin... | A system and method of reducing engine induced aircraft cabin resonance includes sensing the core engine speed of a first turbofan gas turbine engine, and sensing the core engine speed of a second turbofan gas turbine engine. In a control system, the core engine speed of the first turbofan gas turbine engine and the co... | 3,700 |
16,859 | 16,859 | 15,033,657 | 3,731 | A fastener applying apparatus ( 20 ) includes an anvil half-section ( 100 ) and a cartridge receiving half-section ( 200 ) having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit (“SULU”) ( 400 ) and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly ( 500 ). The firing assembly incl... | 1. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:
an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion; a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, the elongated channel member having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading... | A fastener applying apparatus ( 20 ) includes an anvil half-section ( 100 ) and a cartridge receiving half-section ( 200 ) having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit (“SULU”) ( 400 ) and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly ( 500 ). The firing assembly incl... | 3,700 |
16,860 | 16,860 | 14,177,894 | 3,771 | An applicator system for surgical fasteners includes an insertion tool having a shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and an insertion fork connected to the distal end of the shaft, and at least one cartridge containing a plurality of surgical fasteners used for securing an implant to tissue. The surgical fasteners ... | 1. An applicator system for surgical fasteners comprising:
an insertion tool having a shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and an insertion fork connected to the distal end of said shaft; at least one cartridge containing a plurality of surgical fasteners, wherein said surgical fasteners are removed one at a time f... | An applicator system for surgical fasteners includes an insertion tool having a shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and an insertion fork connected to the distal end of the shaft, and at least one cartridge containing a plurality of surgical fasteners used for securing an implant to tissue. The surgical fasteners ... | 3,700 |
16,861 | 16,861 | 13,991,519 | 3,732 | A belt comprises a strap ( 10 ) extending between a first end portion ( 10 a ) and a second end portion ( 10 b ) along a respective principal direction of extension (A) and comprising a plurality of through locking holes ( 11 ) arranged one after another and at least one through fastening opening ( 15 ). The belt a... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A belt comprising:
a strap extending between a first end and a second end, the strap comprising at least one locking hole extending through the strap and at least one fastening opening also extending through the strap; a buckle, removably coupled with the strap, the buckle comprising
a main body,
a... | A belt comprises a strap ( 10 ) extending between a first end portion ( 10 a ) and a second end portion ( 10 b ) along a respective principal direction of extension (A) and comprising a plurality of through locking holes ( 11 ) arranged one after another and at least one through fastening opening ( 15 ). The belt a... | 3,700 |
16,862 | 16,862 | 13,045,435 | 3,771 | Electrode leads for providing neuromuscular stimulation of the spinal muscles, and methods of implantation of electrode leads, are provided that reduce injury to target muscles, and avoid extended recuperation period, by enabling a clinician to visualize and confirm the implantation site of the electrode leads during a... | 1. A method of implanting an electrode lead for use in neuromuscular electrical stimulation of target tissue associated with the spine, comprising:
providing an electrode lead having a distal end including at least first and second electrodes; separating anatomical structures along naturally occurring tissue planes usi... | Electrode leads for providing neuromuscular stimulation of the spinal muscles, and methods of implantation of electrode leads, are provided that reduce injury to target muscles, and avoid extended recuperation period, by enabling a clinician to visualize and confirm the implantation site of the electrode leads during a... | 3,700 |
16,863 | 16,863 | 14,887,534 | 3,793 | The present invention provides a combined radiotherapy and MRI system in which an imaging coil is mounted on a mechanical arm. The position of the imaging coil is thus known and in embodiments can be controlled to prevent collisions with the patient and unfavourable interactions between the imaging coil and the radiati... | 1. A system, comprising:
a patient support; a radiotherapy device configured to generate a therapeutic beam of radiation incident upon a treatment volume; a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus configured to generate imaging data of an imaging volume which encompasses the treatment volume, the MRI apparatus defin... | The present invention provides a combined radiotherapy and MRI system in which an imaging coil is mounted on a mechanical arm. The position of the imaging coil is thus known and in embodiments can be controlled to prevent collisions with the patient and unfavourable interactions between the imaging coil and the radiati... | 3,700 |
16,864 | 16,864 | 15,058,561 | 3,731 | A machine for forming a carton from a carton blank. The machine includes at least one mover including a picker for picking the carton blank from the hopper and associating the carton blank with the mover. A controlled motion track is provided for moving the at least one mover and picker along a path of travel to a stat... | 1. A machine for forming a carton from a carton blank in a hopper, comprising:
at least one mover including a picker for picking the carton blank from the hopper and associating the carton blank with the mover; and a controlled motion track for moving the at least one mover and picker along a path of travel to a statio... | A machine for forming a carton from a carton blank. The machine includes at least one mover including a picker for picking the carton blank from the hopper and associating the carton blank with the mover. A controlled motion track is provided for moving the at least one mover and picker along a path of travel to a stat... | 3,700 |
16,865 | 16,865 | 13,991,197 | 3,785 | An adjustable massage apparatus, whose massage effect is based on the suction effect created in association with the treatment head, the treatment head of the apparatus including a surface which comes in contact with the skin, a frame, and in connection with this surface a low-pressure chamber and a low-pressure hose i... | 1-19. (canceled) 20. Adjustable massage apparatus, the massage effect of which is based on the suction effect created in association with the treatment head, the treatment head of the apparatus comprising a surface which comes in contact with the skin, a frame, and a low-pressure chamber in connection with this surface... | An adjustable massage apparatus, whose massage effect is based on the suction effect created in association with the treatment head, the treatment head of the apparatus including a surface which comes in contact with the skin, a frame, and in connection with this surface a low-pressure chamber and a low-pressure hose i... | 3,700 |
16,866 | 16,866 | 14,881,893 | 3,735 | An apparatus comprising a first container and a second container each comprising an engagement member having coupling members embodied therein for pivotally coupling the first container and the second container. An apparatus further comprising a first container, a second container, and a double coupler utilizing the do... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a first container comprising a first bottom surface and a first side surface rising from the first bottom surface; and a second container comprising a second bottom surface and a second side surface rising from the second bottom surface; wherein the first container and the second container a... | An apparatus comprising a first container and a second container each comprising an engagement member having coupling members embodied therein for pivotally coupling the first container and the second container. An apparatus further comprising a first container, a second container, and a double coupler utilizing the do... | 3,700 |
16,867 | 16,867 | 14,944,574 | 3,783 | A delivery system for the effective, reliable and foolproof delivery of controlled amounts of a medical grade gas to a patient includes a compressed gas unit composed of a vacuum sealed bag to which is secured at least one compressed gas cartridge and a multi-part valve delivery system. | 1. A delivery system for the effective, reliable and foolproof delivery of controlled amounts of a medical grade gas to a patient, comprising
a compressed gas unit composed of a vacuum sealed bag to which is secured at least one compressed gas cartridge; and a multi-part valve delivery system. 2. The delivery system ac... | A delivery system for the effective, reliable and foolproof delivery of controlled amounts of a medical grade gas to a patient includes a compressed gas unit composed of a vacuum sealed bag to which is secured at least one compressed gas cartridge and a multi-part valve delivery system.1. A delivery system for the effe... | 3,700 |
16,868 | 16,868 | 13,138,622 | 3,793 | Techniques exist for measuring local blood velocity of flow rate waveforms in, for example, mammalian vascular segments. A method and system for deriving information on disease in vascular segments, for example mean pressure, drop in mean pressure and/or hydraulic resistance, from such measured waveforms is described. ... | 1. A system for deriving haemodynamic data from a segment of a vascular system of a mammal including:
means for receiving a first signal representative of a velocity or flow rate waveform of blood flow in the segment; means for deriving a first measure indicative of a shape of the velocity or flow rate waveform; means ... | Techniques exist for measuring local blood velocity of flow rate waveforms in, for example, mammalian vascular segments. A method and system for deriving information on disease in vascular segments, for example mean pressure, drop in mean pressure and/or hydraulic resistance, from such measured waveforms is described. ... | 3,700 |
16,869 | 16,869 | 15,927,700 | 3,733 | An expandable-volume liner is usable with a collapsible liquid holding tank frame consisting of top and bottom rails spaced apart by vertical struts. The expandable-volume liner has pliant impervious side walls, a pliant impervious floor panel and at least one pliant impervious collapsible bag extending outwardly from ... | 1. For lining an interior of a collapsible, portable, liquid holding tank frame having top and bottom rails spaced apart by vertical struts, a liner comprising:
pliant impervious side walls and a pliant impervious floor panel, said pliant impervious side walls having at least one opening therethrough sized to be surrou... | An expandable-volume liner is usable with a collapsible liquid holding tank frame consisting of top and bottom rails spaced apart by vertical struts. The expandable-volume liner has pliant impervious side walls, a pliant impervious floor panel and at least one pliant impervious collapsible bag extending outwardly from ... | 3,700 |
16,870 | 16,870 | 14,408,342 | 3,793 | A magnetic resonance (MR) system ( 10 ) for guidance of a shaft or needle ( 16 ) to a target ( 14 ) of a subject ( 12 ) is provided. The system includes a user interface ( 76 ). The user interface ( 76 ) includes a frame ( 78 ) positioned on a surface of the subject ( 12 ). The frame ( 78 ) includes an opening ( 82 ) o... | 1. A magnetic resonance (MR) system for guidance of a shaft or needle to a target of a subject, said system comprising:
a user interface including:
a frame configured to be positioned on a surface of the subject, the frame including an opening over an entry point of a planned trajectory for the shaft or needle, the pla... | A magnetic resonance (MR) system ( 10 ) for guidance of a shaft or needle ( 16 ) to a target ( 14 ) of a subject ( 12 ) is provided. The system includes a user interface ( 76 ). The user interface ( 76 ) includes a frame ( 78 ) positioned on a surface of the subject ( 12 ). The frame ( 78 ) includes an opening ( 82 ) o... | 3,700 |
16,871 | 16,871 | 15,025,949 | 3,745 | A blade for a gas turbine engine includes a fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite structure that provides an airfoil with an exposed exterior airfoil surface and a refractory structure that provides at least an outer portion of a root secured relative to the airfoil. | 1. A blade for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite structure providing an airfoil with an exposed exterior airfoil surface; and a refractory structure providing at least an outer portion of a root secured relative to the airfoil. 2. The blade according to claim 1, wherein the ce... | A blade for a gas turbine engine includes a fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite structure that provides an airfoil with an exposed exterior airfoil surface and a refractory structure that provides at least an outer portion of a root secured relative to the airfoil.1. A blade for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a... | 3,700 |
16,872 | 16,872 | 13,709,867 | 3,792 | An intravascular catheter for nerve modulation through the wall of a blood vessel, comprising an shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a central axis, a balloon disposed on the shaft and having a proximal end, a distal end, an interior surface, and exterior surface, a lumen defined by the interior surface, a... | 1. An intravascular catheter for nerve modulation through the wall of a blood vessel, comprising:
an shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a central axis; a balloon disposed on the shaft and having a proximal end, a distal end, an interior surface, and exterior surface, a lumen defined by the interior surfac... | An intravascular catheter for nerve modulation through the wall of a blood vessel, comprising an shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a central axis, a balloon disposed on the shaft and having a proximal end, a distal end, an interior surface, and exterior surface, a lumen defined by the interior surface, a... | 3,700 |
16,873 | 16,873 | 14,772,158 | 3,724 | A rotary shaver 1 comprises at least an external cutting element 7 and a disc-shaped element 10 . The disc-shaped element covers at least part of the external cutting element. The external cutting element is at least provided with a passage 11 . The disc-shaped element is at least provided with a pen 17 having ... | 1. A rotary shaver comprising at least an external cutting element, an internal cutting element being rotatable with respect to the external cutting element about an axis of rotation, and a disc-shaped element which covers at least part of the external cutting element, wherein the external cutting element is at least p... | A rotary shaver 1 comprises at least an external cutting element 7 and a disc-shaped element 10 . The disc-shaped element covers at least part of the external cutting element. The external cutting element is at least provided with a passage 11 . The disc-shaped element is at least provided with a pen 17 having ... | 3,700 |
16,874 | 16,874 | 15,090,845 | 3,741 | The invention relates to a turbofan aircraft engine that comprises a primary duct including a combustion chamber; a first turbine disposed downstream of the combustion chamber; a compressor disposed upstream of the combustion chamber and coupled to the first turbine; and a second turbine disposed downstream of the firs... | 1. A turbofan aircraft engine, wherein the engine comprises:
a primary duct including a combustion chamber; a first turbine disposed downstream of the combustion chamber; a compressor disposed upstream of the combustion chamber and coupled to the first turbine; and a second turbine disposed downstream of the first turb... | The invention relates to a turbofan aircraft engine that comprises a primary duct including a combustion chamber; a first turbine disposed downstream of the combustion chamber; a compressor disposed upstream of the combustion chamber and coupled to the first turbine; and a second turbine disposed downstream of the firs... | 3,700 |
16,875 | 16,875 | 13,999,066 | 3,794 | An IV pole mountable, therapeutic infusate processing device is incorporated into a hypothermia system to receive therapeutic fluid(s), such as normal saline, peritioneal dialysis solution, or other crystalloid solution, to heat such therapeutic fluid(s) a few degrees centigrade above normal body temperature and to dir... | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. (canceled) 8. (canceled) 9. (canceled) 10. (canceled) 11. (canceled) 12. (canceled) 37. A process for performing partial body hyperthermia treatment: comprising,
(a) providing treatment fluid; (b) heating the treatment fluid to a tem... | An IV pole mountable, therapeutic infusate processing device is incorporated into a hypothermia system to receive therapeutic fluid(s), such as normal saline, peritioneal dialysis solution, or other crystalloid solution, to heat such therapeutic fluid(s) a few degrees centigrade above normal body temperature and to dir... | 3,700 |
16,876 | 16,876 | 14,232,150 | 3,715 | A training apparatus 1000 using a method of decoding nerve activity includes: a brain activity detecting device 108 for detecting brain activity at a prescribed area within a brain of a subject; and an output device 130 for presenting neurofeedback information (presentation information) to the subject. A processi... | 1. An apparatus for supporting brain function enhancement, comprising:
a brain activity detecting device for detecting a signal indicating a brain activity at a prescribed area within a brain of a subject; a storage device storing information of a target activity pattern obtained beforehand with respect to an event as ... | A training apparatus 1000 using a method of decoding nerve activity includes: a brain activity detecting device 108 for detecting brain activity at a prescribed area within a brain of a subject; and an output device 130 for presenting neurofeedback information (presentation information) to the subject. A processi... | 3,700 |
16,877 | 16,877 | 14,576,875 | 3,761 | A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed. The apparatus includes an input circuit, a dual boost preregulator, a welding-type output power circuit, and a controller. The input circuit receives input power and provides a rectified input to the dual boost preregulator. The preregulator regulate... | 1. A welding-type power supply, comprising:
an input circuit, disposed to receive input power and provide a rectified input; a dual boost preregulator disposed to receive the rectified input and to provide bus power to a positive bus and a negative bus; a welding-type output power circuit disposed to receive power from... | A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed. The apparatus includes an input circuit, a dual boost preregulator, a welding-type output power circuit, and a controller. The input circuit receives input power and provides a rectified input to the dual boost preregulator. The preregulator regulate... | 3,700 |
16,878 | 16,878 | 15,186,973 | 3,752 | An insert, a system, and a method for dispensing a compressed gas product. The insert includes a swirl chamber, inlet ports to the swirl chamber, and an outlet orifice. The insert has specifically configured parameters relating to the diameter of the swirl chamber, the diameter of the outlet orifice, the length of the ... | 1. A method of dispensing a compressed gas product from a container and dispensing assembly that includes an insert with a swirl chamber, the method comprising:
providing a product in the container such that the pressure inside the container is less than about 157 psi at 70° F.; dispensing the product from the containe... | An insert, a system, and a method for dispensing a compressed gas product. The insert includes a swirl chamber, inlet ports to the swirl chamber, and an outlet orifice. The insert has specifically configured parameters relating to the diameter of the swirl chamber, the diameter of the outlet orifice, the length of the ... | 3,700 |
16,879 | 16,879 | 13,081,406 | 3,794 | An apparatus and method for pulmonary treatment by denervation is provided. The apparatus includes an elongate member configured for insertion into the trachea to a position adjacent a pulmonary plexus. The apparatus further includes at least one energy delivery element disposed on the elongate member. The energy deliv... | 1. A system for pulmonary treatment, comprising:
a pulmonary treatment device having an energy delivery element positionable through at least a portion of a trachea into an airway and configured to deliver energy to a wall of the airway to alter nerve tissue located in or proximate to the wall of the airway; and a prot... | An apparatus and method for pulmonary treatment by denervation is provided. The apparatus includes an elongate member configured for insertion into the trachea to a position adjacent a pulmonary plexus. The apparatus further includes at least one energy delivery element disposed on the elongate member. The energy deliv... | 3,700 |
16,880 | 16,880 | 14,230,798 | 3,763 | An outlet header of a heat exchanger is provided. The outlet header defines a flow-tap-off duct and includes an L-tube. The L-tube defines first and second legs. The first leg is fasteningly installed in the flow-tap-off duct such that the second leg is directed toward a cold-cold corner of the heat exchanger. The seco... | 1. An outlet header of a heat exchanger comprising:
a flow-tap-off duct; and an L-tube defining first and second legs, the first leg being fasteningly installed in the flow-tap-off duct such that the second leg is directed toward a cold-cold corner of the heat exchanger and configured to capture cool air from the cold-... | An outlet header of a heat exchanger is provided. The outlet header defines a flow-tap-off duct and includes an L-tube. The L-tube defines first and second legs. The first leg is fasteningly installed in the flow-tap-off duct such that the second leg is directed toward a cold-cold corner of the heat exchanger. The seco... | 3,700 |
16,881 | 16,881 | 16,239,233 | 3,753 | A solenoid assembly made with a one-piece metallic valve body having: a closed end; an open end; a central opening that communicates with multiple ports and an attachment portion adjacent to the open end. A movable armature positioned in the central opening has a free end that extends beyond the open end. A coil bobbin... | 1.-20. (canceled) 21. A hydraulic fluid solenoid comprising:
a one-piece metallic valve body having: a closed end; an open end that includes a base portion; a central opening that extends between the closed end and the open end and communicates with a plurality of fluid ports; a movable armature has a first portion pos... | A solenoid assembly made with a one-piece metallic valve body having: a closed end; an open end; a central opening that communicates with multiple ports and an attachment portion adjacent to the open end. A movable armature positioned in the central opening has a free end that extends beyond the open end. A coil bobbin... | 3,700 |
16,882 | 16,882 | 15,916,198 | 3,715 | The portable robot for two-way communication with the hearing-impaired provides for translation of audio into hand movements, hand shapes, hand orientations; the location of the hands around the body, the movements of the body and the head, facial expressions and lip movements to provide communication from a non-hearin... | 1. A portable robot for two-way communication between a non-hearing impaired user and a hearing-impaired user, the portable robot comprising:
a base; a first connection; a torso mounted on the base via the first connection, the torso having a generally planar triangular configuration including a front, a back, a bottom... | The portable robot for two-way communication with the hearing-impaired provides for translation of audio into hand movements, hand shapes, hand orientations; the location of the hands around the body, the movements of the body and the head, facial expressions and lip movements to provide communication from a non-hearin... | 3,700 |
16,883 | 16,883 | 13,844,492 | 3,754 | The container includes a body portion, an upper end portion, and a cap portion. The body portion, the end portion and the cap portion may be molded as one piece. The cap portion may be attached to the body portion with a hinge. The body portion may have a side wall which allows the user to squeeze the side wall and dis... | 1. A container for dispensing a product comprising
an upper end portion, a body portion, the body portion extends away from the upper end portion, a cap portion, the cap portion is attached with a hinge to one of the body portion and the upper end portion, and a valve. 2. The container as in claim 1 wherein the body po... | The container includes a body portion, an upper end portion, and a cap portion. The body portion, the end portion and the cap portion may be molded as one piece. The cap portion may be attached to the body portion with a hinge. The body portion may have a side wall which allows the user to squeeze the side wall and dis... | 3,700 |
16,884 | 16,884 | 15,116,000 | 3,746 | A compressor airfoil of a turbine engine having a geared architecture includes pressure and suction sides extending in a radial direction from a 0% span position to a 100% span position. The airfoil has a relationship between a tangential trailing edge position and span position that defines a curve with a non-positive... | 1. A compressor airfoil of a turbine engine having a geared architecture comprising:
pressure and suction sides extending in a radial direction from a 0% span position to a 100% span position, wherein the airfoil has a relationship between a tangential trailing edge position and span position that defines a curve with ... | A compressor airfoil of a turbine engine having a geared architecture includes pressure and suction sides extending in a radial direction from a 0% span position to a 100% span position. The airfoil has a relationship between a tangential trailing edge position and span position that defines a curve with a non-positive... | 3,700 |
16,885 | 16,885 | 13,551,740 | 3,763 | A fluid conditioning system includes a refrigeration circuit and a heat pump circuit. The refrigeration circuit includes a heat exchanger and an evaporator. The heat pump circuit includes a condenser, a chiller serially connected to the evaporator, and a first expansion member in fluid communication with the chiller, w... | 1. A fluid conditioning system, comprising:
a refrigeration circuit including a heat exchanger and an evaporator; and a heat pump circuit including a condenser, a chiller serially connected to the evaporator, and a first expansion member in fluid communication with the chiller, wherein the chiller is also in fluid comm... | A fluid conditioning system includes a refrigeration circuit and a heat pump circuit. The refrigeration circuit includes a heat exchanger and an evaporator. The heat pump circuit includes a condenser, a chiller serially connected to the evaporator, and a first expansion member in fluid communication with the chiller, w... | 3,700 |
16,886 | 16,886 | 15,165,617 | 3,732 | A sole structure includes an insole with a sensory feedback system. The insole includes a first insole layer and a second insole layer coupled to the second insole layer, and the sensory feedback system includes multiple protrusions extending from the second insole layer and through the second insole layer. The protrus... | 1. An insole, comprising:
a first insole layer defining a foot-receiving surface and made of a first material, wherein the first material has a first hardness; a second insole layer coupled to the first insole layer; and a plurality of protrusions each extending from the second insole layer, wherein each of the protrus... | A sole structure includes an insole with a sensory feedback system. The insole includes a first insole layer and a second insole layer coupled to the second insole layer, and the sensory feedback system includes multiple protrusions extending from the second insole layer and through the second insole layer. The protrus... | 3,700 |
16,887 | 16,887 | 15,763,847 | 3,753 | A curing composition for rubber includes: a metallic co-agent selected from the group consisting of zinc diacrylate and zinc methacrylate; organic peroxide; sulfur; and a hydrotalcite compound. The curing composition and a rubber matrix can be used to make an uncured rubber composition. A cured rubber is obtainable by ... | 1. A curing composition for rubber, comprising:
a metallic co-agent selected from the group consisting of zinc diacrylate and zinc methacrylate; organic peroxide; sulfur; and a hydrotalcite compound. 2. An uncured rubber composition comprising a rubber matrix and the curing composition of claim 1. 3. The uncured rubber... | A curing composition for rubber includes: a metallic co-agent selected from the group consisting of zinc diacrylate and zinc methacrylate; organic peroxide; sulfur; and a hydrotalcite compound. The curing composition and a rubber matrix can be used to make an uncured rubber composition. A cured rubber is obtainable by ... | 3,700 |
16,888 | 16,888 | 13,451,579 | 3,793 | A system includes a scanner configured to generate scan data of a patient volume or area, a processor configured to implement control operations, the control operations being directed to acquisition of the scan data or to processing of the scan data, and a monitoring system including a range imaging camera positioned f... | 1. A system comprising:
a scanner configured to generate scan data of a patient volume or area; a processor configured to implement control operations, the control operations being directed to acquisition of the scan data or to processing of the scan data; and a monitoring system comprising a range imaging camera posit... | A system includes a scanner configured to generate scan data of a patient volume or area, a processor configured to implement control operations, the control operations being directed to acquisition of the scan data or to processing of the scan data, and a monitoring system including a range imaging camera positioned f... | 3,700 |
16,889 | 16,889 | 15,223,892 | 3,715 | A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for assessing requisite skills to recommend instructional content to a user. A corpus of instructional content and a corpus of user skills content associated with a user are parsed to generate features associated with individual skills respectively referenced wi... | 1. A computer-implemented method for assessing requisite skills to recommend instructional content to a user, comprising:
receiving a corpus of instructional content; parsing the corpus of instructional content to generate features associated with individual skills referenced in the corpus of instructional content; rec... | A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for assessing requisite skills to recommend instructional content to a user. A corpus of instructional content and a corpus of user skills content associated with a user are parsed to generate features associated with individual skills respectively referenced wi... | 3,700 |
16,890 | 16,890 | 13,954,279 | 3,775 | A digitizer device comprises an elongated body and legs connected to the elongated body. At least one joint is between the legs and the elongated body such that free ends of the legs are displaceable relative to one another. An inertial sensor unit is connected to the elongated body, the inertial sensor unit having a p... | 1. A digitizer device comprising:
an elongated body; legs connected to the elongated body; at least one joint between the legs and the elongated body such that free ends of the legs are displaceable relative to one another; and an inertial sensor unit connected to the elongated body, the inertial sensor unit having a p... | A digitizer device comprises an elongated body and legs connected to the elongated body. At least one joint is between the legs and the elongated body such that free ends of the legs are displaceable relative to one another. An inertial sensor unit is connected to the elongated body, the inertial sensor unit having a p... | 3,700 |
16,891 | 16,891 | 14,028,500 | 3,783 | A means and a method is disclosed to diminish or eliminate the pain associated with a sharp object penetrating the skin, during such procedures as an injection, biopsy, or deriving a blood sample. To this end, repeated tapping, pressing, or rubbing or vibrating is performed over the skin at or near the site of penetrat... | 1-18. (canceled) 19- A method of painless or near painless injection comprising:
a) applying electricity through a plurality of electrodes at least before, during, or after an injection to an injection site, and b) applying gas to said injection site through an applicator of gas at least before, during, or after an inj... | A means and a method is disclosed to diminish or eliminate the pain associated with a sharp object penetrating the skin, during such procedures as an injection, biopsy, or deriving a blood sample. To this end, repeated tapping, pressing, or rubbing or vibrating is performed over the skin at or near the site of penetrat... | 3,700 |
16,892 | 16,892 | 15,673,047 | 3,741 | A turbine exhaust case (TEC) of a turbofan aeroengine includes a mixer in an annular wavy configuration having alternate crests and valleys, and a plurality of radial deswirling struts interconnecting an annular hub positioned within the mixer and selected valleys of the mixer. A plurality of secondary trailing edge st... | 1.-17. (canceled) 18. A turbine exhaust case (TEC) for a turbofan aero engine, comprising an annular hub, an annular shroud, a mixer surrounding the hub, and deswirling struts extending from the hub to the mixer, the deswirling struts configured to in use to deswirl a flow of exhaust gases circulating near the hub, the... | A turbine exhaust case (TEC) of a turbofan aeroengine includes a mixer in an annular wavy configuration having alternate crests and valleys, and a plurality of radial deswirling struts interconnecting an annular hub positioned within the mixer and selected valleys of the mixer. A plurality of secondary trailing edge st... | 3,700 |
16,893 | 16,893 | 12,774,616 | 3,792 | Methods are provided for treating a subject for a condition by modulating at least a portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system. In accordance with certain embodiments of the subject methods, at least a portion of a subject's autonomic nervous system is electrically or pharmacologically modulated in a manner tha... | 1. A method of treating a subject for a condition comprising modulating at least a portion of said subject's autonomic nervous system to increase the parasympathetic activity/sympathetic activity ratio in a manner effective to treat said subject for a condition chosen from the group of: cardiovascular conditions; neuro... | Methods are provided for treating a subject for a condition by modulating at least a portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system. In accordance with certain embodiments of the subject methods, at least a portion of a subject's autonomic nervous system is electrically or pharmacologically modulated in a manner tha... | 3,700 |
16,894 | 16,894 | 14,808,620 | 3,793 | Systems and methods for natural gas liquefaction capacity augmentation using supplemental cooling systems and methods to improve the efficiency of a liquefaction cycle for producing liquefied natural gas (LNG). | 1. A supplemental cooling system for chilling a process feed gas, which comprises:
a liquid chiller ejector system; a steam input line in fluid communication with the liquid chiller ejector system; and a chilled liquid line wherein each end of the chilled liquid line is in fluid communication with the liquid chiller ej... | Systems and methods for natural gas liquefaction capacity augmentation using supplemental cooling systems and methods to improve the efficiency of a liquefaction cycle for producing liquefied natural gas (LNG).1. A supplemental cooling system for chilling a process feed gas, which comprises:
a liquid chiller ejector sy... | 3,700 |
16,895 | 16,895 | 15,324,245 | 3,724 | Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge having a blade geometry that is designed to provide a close, comfortable shave. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges. | 1. A razor cartridge, comprising:
a frame defining a base, said frame having an opening defined in part by a composite guard having a leading guard surface and a cap having a trailing cap surface, said leading guard surface and said trailing cap surface cooperating to define a contact plane tangential thereto and exten... | Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge having a blade geometry that is designed to provide a close, comfortable shave. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges.1. ... | 3,700 |
16,896 | 16,896 | 14,379,917 | 3,792 | Methods for treating gastrointestinal conditions, conditions associated with sympathetic and/or parasympathetic activity in the gastrointestinal organs, and conditions associated with central sympathetic and/or parasympathetic activity in a patient with therapeutic gastrointestinalneuromodulation and associated systems... | 1. A method of treating a human patient diagnosed with a gastrointestinal condition, the method comprising:
intravascularly positioning a neuromodulation assembly within a gastrointestinal blood vessel of the patient and adjacent to a target gastrointestinal nerve of the patient; and reducing sympathetic neural activit... | Methods for treating gastrointestinal conditions, conditions associated with sympathetic and/or parasympathetic activity in the gastrointestinal organs, and conditions associated with central sympathetic and/or parasympathetic activity in a patient with therapeutic gastrointestinalneuromodulation and associated systems... | 3,700 |
16,897 | 16,897 | 14,801,163 | 3,747 | A reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine includes first, second, and third cylinders, and a crank drive having a crankshaft rotatably mounted in a crank housing. The crankshaft has first and second crank pins, wherein a first and a second connecting rod for a first and a second piston are assigned to the first... | 1. A reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine, comprising:
first, second and third cylinders; a crankshaft mounted rotatably in a crankcase, first and second crank pins; first, second and third connecting rods for first, second and third pistons, respectively, of the first, second and third cylinders, wherein th... | A reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine includes first, second, and third cylinders, and a crank drive having a crankshaft rotatably mounted in a crank housing. The crankshaft has first and second crank pins, wherein a first and a second connecting rod for a first and a second piston are assigned to the first... | 3,700 |
16,898 | 16,898 | 14,394,204 | 3,791 | Devices and systems for navigation and positioning a central venous catheter within a patient. In an exemplary embodiment of a system of the present disclosure, the system comprises a first pole and a second pole, the first pole and the second pole configured to generate an electric field within a mammalian body suffic... | 1-81. (canceled) 82. A method, comprising the steps of:
puncturing a patient's skin to access a blood vessel of the patient; advancing at least part of a system into the blood vessel, the system comprising: a first pole and a second pole, the first pole and the second pole configured to generate an electric field withi... | Devices and systems for navigation and positioning a central venous catheter within a patient. In an exemplary embodiment of a system of the present disclosure, the system comprises a first pole and a second pole, the first pole and the second pole configured to generate an electric field within a mammalian body suffic... | 3,700 |
16,899 | 16,899 | 14,774,559 | 3,746 | A pump device for pumping fluid from a wellbore, comprising: a piston member ( 38 ) movably arranged in a pump chamber ( 36 ) between a first position and a second position, in a manner allowing the piston member to perform a series of pump strokes, whereby at each pump stroke a volume of said fluid is pumped out of th... | 1. A pump device for pumping fluid from a wellbore, comprising:
a piston member movably arranged in a pump chamber between a first position and a second position, in a manner allowing the piston member to perform a series of pump strokes, whereby at each pump stroke a volume of said fluid is pumped out of the pump cham... | A pump device for pumping fluid from a wellbore, comprising: a piston member ( 38 ) movably arranged in a pump chamber ( 36 ) between a first position and a second position, in a manner allowing the piston member to perform a series of pump strokes, whereby at each pump stroke a volume of said fluid is pumped out of th... | 3,700 |
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