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16,900 | 16,900 | 15,727,683 | 3,745 | A component for a gas turbine engine includes a platform that has a radially inner side and a radially outer side. A root portion extends from the radially inner portion of the platform. An airfoil extends from the radially outer side of the platform. The airfoil includes a pressure side that extends between a leading ... | 1. A component for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a platform having a radially inner side and a radially outer side; a root portion extending from the radially inner portion of the platform; and an airfoil extending from the radially outer side of the platform, the airfoil including:
a pressure side extending between... | A component for a gas turbine engine includes a platform that has a radially inner side and a radially outer side. A root portion extends from the radially inner portion of the platform. An airfoil extends from the radially outer side of the platform. The airfoil includes a pressure side that extends between a leading ... | 3,700 |
16,901 | 16,901 | 15,228,097 | 3,753 | A stepper motor driven actuator system is provided. The system includes a stepper motor, a cam, and a gearbox system. The gearbox system operatively connects the stepper motor to the cam. The cam rotates in response to stepping of the stepper motor. The system also includes a valve having a control piston located there... | 1. A stepper motor driven actuator system comprising:
a stepper motor; a cam; a gearbox system, the gearbox system operatively connecting the stepper motor to the cam such that the cam rotates in response to stepping of the stepper motor; a valve having a control piston located therein, the control piston configured to... | A stepper motor driven actuator system is provided. The system includes a stepper motor, a cam, and a gearbox system. The gearbox system operatively connects the stepper motor to the cam. The cam rotates in response to stepping of the stepper motor. The system also includes a valve having a control piston located there... | 3,700 |
16,902 | 16,902 | 15,167,651 | 3,772 | An apparatus for removing a dental appliance can include a body having a perimeter and a pry lip extending from the perimeter of the body. The pry lip includes a terminal ridge surface and an inclined surface disposed between the terminal ridge surface and the perimeter of the body. The apparatus for removing a dental ... | 1. An apparatus for removing a dental appliance comprising:
a body, the body including a first perimeter defining a first face having a concave surface and a second perimeter defining a second face having a convex surface, the first face in opposing relationship to the second face; a pry lip, the pry lip extending from... | An apparatus for removing a dental appliance can include a body having a perimeter and a pry lip extending from the perimeter of the body. The pry lip includes a terminal ridge surface and an inclined surface disposed between the terminal ridge surface and the perimeter of the body. The apparatus for removing a dental ... | 3,700 |
16,903 | 16,903 | 14,864,046 | 3,711 | A once-piece hockey puck-training device for improving hockey puck shooting comprising a hockey goalie panel mannequin having a 2-dimensional shape similar to a shape of a hockey goalie in a butterfly style position with the hockey goalie panel mannequin constructed from a manipulated durable material characterized to ... | 1. A once-piece hockey puck-training device for improving hockey puck shooting comprising:
a hockey goalie panel mannequin having a 2-dimensional shape similar to a shape of a hockey goalie in a butterfly style position, said hockey goalie panel mannequin constructed from a manipulated durable material characterized to... | A once-piece hockey puck-training device for improving hockey puck shooting comprising a hockey goalie panel mannequin having a 2-dimensional shape similar to a shape of a hockey goalie in a butterfly style position with the hockey goalie panel mannequin constructed from a manipulated durable material characterized to ... | 3,700 |
16,904 | 16,904 | 15,100,829 | 3,785 | The invention relates to a treatment device for stretching the carpal tunnel of the human hand, characterized by at least two adhesive elements, which are suitable to come into contact with human skin and to be applied to the ball of the thumb of a human hand to be treated, and characterized by a stretching device, whi... | 1. A treatment device for stretching the carpal tunnel (2) of the human hand (1), by comprising at least two adhesive elements (3) which are suitable for coming into contact with human skin and designed for application on [[the]] thenar and hypothenar eminences of a human hand (1) to be treated, and an expansion mechan... | The invention relates to a treatment device for stretching the carpal tunnel of the human hand, characterized by at least two adhesive elements, which are suitable to come into contact with human skin and to be applied to the ball of the thumb of a human hand to be treated, and characterized by a stretching device, whi... | 3,700 |
16,905 | 16,905 | 14,418,597 | 3,799 | In a container-filling machine, a filling element includes a housing, a sealing tulip, and a bellows. The housing has a housing section and an orifice. The sealing tulip moves relative to the housing section along an axis between a raised and a lowered position. The bellows surrounds the axis. The bellows' two ends con... | 1-8. (canceled) 9. An apparatus for filling containers with liquid filling material, said apparatus comprising a filling element, wherein said filling element comprises a filling-element housing, a sealing tulip, and a bellows, wherein said housing comprises a first housing section, wherein said housing comprises a del... | In a container-filling machine, a filling element includes a housing, a sealing tulip, and a bellows. The housing has a housing section and an orifice. The sealing tulip moves relative to the housing section along an axis between a raised and a lowered position. The bellows surrounds the axis. The bellows' two ends con... | 3,700 |
16,906 | 16,906 | 15,948,625 | 3,792 | Disclosed are devices, electrodes, systems, methods, and other implementations, including a device that includes an electrode comprising an elongated body, a plurality of electrode contacts disposed on a first side of the elongated body, and a cannulation channel defined along a longitudinal axis of the electrode. The ... | 1. A device comprising:
a flexible electrode array comprising an elongated body having a length, a plurality of electrode contacts disposed on a substantially flat first side of the elongated body, and a cannulation channel defined along a longitudinal axis of the flexible electrode array, wherein the substantially fla... | Disclosed are devices, electrodes, systems, methods, and other implementations, including a device that includes an electrode comprising an elongated body, a plurality of electrode contacts disposed on a first side of the elongated body, and a cannulation channel defined along a longitudinal axis of the electrode. The ... | 3,700 |
16,907 | 16,907 | 14,706,045 | 3,745 | A transpiration-cooled article includes a body wall that has first and second opposed surfaces. The first surface is adjacent a passage that is configured to receive a pressurized cooling fluid. At least a portion of the body wall includes a nanocellular foam through which the pressurized cooling fluid from the passage... | 1. A transpiration-cooled airfoil comprising:
an airfoil body that includes an internal passage and an outer gas-path surface, and at least a portion of the airfoil body includes a nanocellular foam through which cooling fluid from the internal passage can flow to the gas-path surface. 2. The transpiration-cooled artic... | A transpiration-cooled article includes a body wall that has first and second opposed surfaces. The first surface is adjacent a passage that is configured to receive a pressurized cooling fluid. At least a portion of the body wall includes a nanocellular foam through which the pressurized cooling fluid from the passage... | 3,700 |
16,908 | 16,908 | 14,617,234 | 3,792 | Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wi... | 1. An audio headset, comprising:
a pair of earpiece modules, each adapted to be positioned at a respective ear of a person, each earpiece module comprising: a speaker configured to provide sound transmission from a source; at least one physiological sensor configured to sense physiological information from the person; ... | Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wi... | 3,700 |
16,909 | 16,909 | 15,244,025 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine has a compressor section including a lower pressure compressor and a higher pressure compressor, and a turbine section. A core engine housing surrounds the compressor section and the turbine section. An outer intermediate housing wall defines an internal chamber between the core housing and the out... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a compressor section including a lower pressure compressor and a higher pressure compressor, and a turbine section; a core engine housing surrounding said compressor section and said turbine section, and an outer intermediate housing having a wall defining an internal chamber between... | A gas turbine engine has a compressor section including a lower pressure compressor and a higher pressure compressor, and a turbine section. A core engine housing surrounds the compressor section and the turbine section. An outer intermediate housing wall defines an internal chamber between the core housing and the out... | 3,700 |
16,910 | 16,910 | 15,061,529 | 3,761 | An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes at least one housing equipped with a heating element and containing an aerosol precursor composition, the heating element being configured to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition. The aerosol delivery device also includes a flexible, ... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
at least one housing equipped with a heating element and containing an aerosol precursor composition, the heating element being configured to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition; and a flexible, emissive or electronic paper display on and contoured to the at... | An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes at least one housing equipped with a heating element and containing an aerosol precursor composition, the heating element being configured to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition. The aerosol delivery device also includes a flexible, ... | 3,700 |
16,911 | 16,911 | 16,127,190 | 3,715 | Various systems and methods are described for the selective visual display of geometric shapes based on a rule-based geometric selection inputs. For example, an image may be displayed with multiple overlaid geometric shapes provided by various prior users of system. An operator may create successive geometric shapes th... | 1. A method for graphical processing and selective visual display of geometric shapes based on a rule-based geometric selection input, comprising:
storing an image in a memory of a computing device; displaying the image to each of a plurality of users via various electronic displays using a network; receiving a geometr... | Various systems and methods are described for the selective visual display of geometric shapes based on a rule-based geometric selection inputs. For example, an image may be displayed with multiple overlaid geometric shapes provided by various prior users of system. An operator may create successive geometric shapes th... | 3,700 |
16,912 | 16,912 | 13,918,641 | 3,783 | A cannula for use in implanting a solid object into living tissue, the cannula retaining the solid object in its interior prior to the execution of the implantation process by means of a structural impediment. The execution of the implantation process circumvents the structural impediment and allows the implant object ... | 1. A cannula adapted to receive an implant object into its interior at the proximal end, the cannula being attachable to an implantation device having a push-rod which enters the cannula at its proximal end, an operator utilizing the implantation device to make an incision in a body with the cutting edge of a bevel at ... | A cannula for use in implanting a solid object into living tissue, the cannula retaining the solid object in its interior prior to the execution of the implantation process by means of a structural impediment. The execution of the implantation process circumvents the structural impediment and allows the implant object ... | 3,700 |
16,913 | 16,913 | 15,342,694 | 3,741 | A fan nacelle, a gas turbine engine cell assembly, and an aircraft are provided. The fan nacelle includes a fan duct skin arranged in a fan duct to direct airflow from the fan of a Turbofan engine toward a fan nozzle. An exterior skin of the fan nacelle directs air flow around an exterior of the engine. The fan duct sk... | 1. A fan nacelle (104) for a gas turbine engine (100), comprising:
a fan duct skin (110) arranged in a fan duct (112) to direct airflow from a fan (116) of the turbofan engine (100) toward a fan nozzle (122); and an exterior skin (114) arranged to direct airflow around an exterior of the gas turbine engine (100), where... | A fan nacelle, a gas turbine engine cell assembly, and an aircraft are provided. The fan nacelle includes a fan duct skin arranged in a fan duct to direct airflow from the fan of a Turbofan engine toward a fan nozzle. An exterior skin of the fan nacelle directs air flow around an exterior of the engine. The fan duct sk... | 3,700 |
16,914 | 16,914 | 14,543,327 | 3,791 | An apparatus for a bone conduction implant, comprising a bone fixture including a screw thread configured to screw into a skull, wherein at least a section of the screw thread is non-uniform. | 1. An apparatus for a bone conduction implant, comprising:
a bone fixture including a screw thread configured to screw into a skull, wherein at least a portion of a section of the screw thread that extends at least a portion of the way along the helix of the thread is non-uniform. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
... | An apparatus for a bone conduction implant, comprising a bone fixture including a screw thread configured to screw into a skull, wherein at least a section of the screw thread is non-uniform.1. An apparatus for a bone conduction implant, comprising:
a bone fixture including a screw thread configured to screw into a sku... | 3,700 |
16,915 | 16,915 | 15,787,539 | 3,763 | An HVAC/R system configured to receive power from a main power source is provided. The HVAC/R system includes an HVAC/R component configured to contain a refrigerant and allow a refrigerant to flow therethrough, a detecting mechanism configured to detect a concentration of the refrigerant outside of the HVAC/R componen... | 1. An HVAC/R system configured to receive power from a main power source, the HVAC/R system comprising:
an HVAC/R component configured to contain a refrigerant and allow a refrigerant to flow therethrough; a detecting mechanism configured to detect a concentration of the refrigerant within a gas volume outside of the H... | An HVAC/R system configured to receive power from a main power source is provided. The HVAC/R system includes an HVAC/R component configured to contain a refrigerant and allow a refrigerant to flow therethrough, a detecting mechanism configured to detect a concentration of the refrigerant outside of the HVAC/R componen... | 3,700 |
16,916 | 16,916 | 14,312,299 | 3,752 | A system, method, apparatus, and computer program product for testing a vehicle fire suppression system are disclosed. A method may include testing components of the vehicle fire suppression system. The method may additionally include providing test results for each tested component. | 1. A method for testing a vehicle fire suppression system, the method comprising:
testing, via processing circuitry, each of a plurality of components of the vehicle fire suppression system; and providing test results for each of the plurality of components. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein providing test results comp... | A system, method, apparatus, and computer program product for testing a vehicle fire suppression system are disclosed. A method may include testing components of the vehicle fire suppression system. The method may additionally include providing test results for each tested component.1. A method for testing a vehicle fi... | 3,700 |
16,917 | 16,917 | 13,978,298 | 3,785 | Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for treating neurological conditions such as attention deficit disorder, autism, and Parkinson's disease. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and apparatus used to stimulate the 8th cranial nerve, particularly for treatment of such diseases and disorders. | 1. A method for treating a neurological disorder, the method comprising:
applying at least one stimulus to the vestibulocochlear nerve of a patient in need of such treatment, wherein the at least one stimulus is an auditory stimulus, a vibratory stimulus, or a combination thereof. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein both... | Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for treating neurological conditions such as attention deficit disorder, autism, and Parkinson's disease. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and apparatus used to stimulate the 8th cranial nerve, particularly for treatment of such diseases and disorders.1. A m... | 3,700 |
16,918 | 16,918 | 14,552,121 | 3,763 | An aircraft environmental conditioning system is disclosed that includes an air cycle system for conditioning a flow of hot compressed air by reducing its temperature and pressure. The air cycle system includes a heat exchanger having a heat rejection side in fluid communication with the airflow and a heat absorption s... | 1. An aircraft environmental conditioning system, comprising
an air cycle conditioning system for conditioning an airflow comprising hot compressed air by reducing its temperature and pressure, the air cycle conditioning system including a heat exchanger having a heat rejection side in fluid communication with said air... | An aircraft environmental conditioning system is disclosed that includes an air cycle system for conditioning a flow of hot compressed air by reducing its temperature and pressure. The air cycle system includes a heat exchanger having a heat rejection side in fluid communication with the airflow and a heat absorption s... | 3,700 |
16,919 | 16,919 | 16,589,283 | 3,752 | A fire suppression system in which the water supply line is fitted with repeating arrays or groups of sprinkler heads. Each array is composed of at least two side-discharge sprinklers. The side-discharge sprinklers in each array are aimed so that their coverage areas point in opposite directions. Each side-discharge sp... | 1. A fire suppression system configured with multiple orientations of independently-activated water-spraying fire sprinklers, said system comprising:
at least one side-discharge fire sprinkler fluidically connected to a water source, said side-discharge fire sprinkler having a deflector configured to disperse water fro... | A fire suppression system in which the water supply line is fitted with repeating arrays or groups of sprinkler heads. Each array is composed of at least two side-discharge sprinklers. The side-discharge sprinklers in each array are aimed so that their coverage areas point in opposite directions. Each side-discharge sp... | 3,700 |
16,920 | 16,920 | 14,704,067 | 3,731 | A package for securing a card is disclosed where the card is retained between two panels that are secured together by a heat-activated adhesives and/or a combination of polymeric and adhesive constituents to drastically hinder surreptitious access to the contents of the package. The package may include additional featu... | 1.-10. (canceled) 11. A method for producing a secure card package, comprising:
providing a first paperboard panel and a second paperboard panel each comprising paper stock and having an inner surface; locating a point-of-sale activatable card between the inner surface of the first paperboard panel and the inner surfac... | A package for securing a card is disclosed where the card is retained between two panels that are secured together by a heat-activated adhesives and/or a combination of polymeric and adhesive constituents to drastically hinder surreptitious access to the contents of the package. The package may include additional featu... | 3,700 |
16,921 | 16,921 | 15,237,147 | 3,774 | This disclosure provides design, material, preparation methods, and use alternatives for medical devices. An example stent includes an expandable framework and a plurality of tubular members disposed along the expandable framework. Each of the plurality of tubular members include a lumen extending therein. The example ... | 1. A stent, comprising:
an expandable framework; a plurality of tubular members disposed along the expandable framework, each of the plurality of tubular members including a lumen extending therein; and a coating; wherein the coating is applied directly to both the plurality of tubular members and the expandable framew... | This disclosure provides design, material, preparation methods, and use alternatives for medical devices. An example stent includes an expandable framework and a plurality of tubular members disposed along the expandable framework. Each of the plurality of tubular members include a lumen extending therein. The example ... | 3,700 |
16,922 | 16,922 | 15,146,856 | 3,752 | A concealed sprinkler includes a sprinkler body having a flow passage therethrough with an inlet end and an outlet end. A closure device is secured at the outlet end of the flow passage by a heat responsive trigger. A deflector assembly includes a deflector plate and a button secured to an upstream side of the deflecto... | 1. A concealed sprinkler, comprising:
a sprinkler body having a flow passage therethrough with an inlet end and an outlet and; a closure device secured at the outlet end of the flow passage by a heat responsive trigger; a deflector assembly including a deflector plate and a button secured to an upstream side of the def... | A concealed sprinkler includes a sprinkler body having a flow passage therethrough with an inlet end and an outlet end. A closure device is secured at the outlet end of the flow passage by a heat responsive trigger. A deflector assembly includes a deflector plate and a button secured to an upstream side of the deflecto... | 3,700 |
16,923 | 16,923 | 14,009,498 | 3,746 | A standalone portable electric blower has a propeller generating airflow and driven by an electric motor powered: by a power source, said blower including an air-guide conduit made up of a series of three generally cylindrical tubular portions, namely a proximal portion or suction nozzle provided with an air inlet, a d... | 1. Stand-alone portable electric blower, featuring at least one propeller generating an an flow and driven by an electric motor powered by a current source, said blower comprising an air-guide conduit consisting of three successive tubular parts of a general cylindrical shape, namely a proximal part or suction nozzle t... | A standalone portable electric blower has a propeller generating airflow and driven by an electric motor powered: by a power source, said blower including an air-guide conduit made up of a series of three generally cylindrical tubular portions, namely a proximal portion or suction nozzle provided with an air inlet, a d... | 3,700 |
16,924 | 16,924 | 14,880,519 | 3,745 | A fixed-variable vane assembly includes a vane that has a fixed airfoil section and a variable airfoil section next to the fixed airfoil section. The variable airfoil section is pivotably mounted at an end thereof in a joint with a variable joint gap that controls a size of an airfoil gap between the fixed airfoil sect... | 1. A fixed-variable vane assembly comprising:
a vane that includes a fixed airfoil section and a variable airfoil section next to the fixed airfoil section, the variable airfoil section is pivotably mounted at an end thereof in a joint with a variable joint gap that controls a size of an airfoil gap between the fixed a... | A fixed-variable vane assembly includes a vane that has a fixed airfoil section and a variable airfoil section next to the fixed airfoil section. The variable airfoil section is pivotably mounted at an end thereof in a joint with a variable joint gap that controls a size of an airfoil gap between the fixed airfoil sect... | 3,700 |
16,925 | 16,925 | 15,246,434 | 3,794 | An electrophysiology catheter having an electrode sleeve mounted on a distal section, the electrode sleeve comprising an electrically-nonconductive band and a plurality of discrete electrodes, the band extending circumferentially around the distal section, each discrete electrode occupying a different radial position a... | 1. An electrophysiology catheter comprising:
an elongated body; a distal section distal of the elongated body; and an electrode sleeve mounted on the distal section, the electrode sleeve comprising:
a band extending circumferentially around the distal section, the band constructed of an electrically-nonconductive mater... | An electrophysiology catheter having an electrode sleeve mounted on a distal section, the electrode sleeve comprising an electrically-nonconductive band and a plurality of discrete electrodes, the band extending circumferentially around the distal section, each discrete electrode occupying a different radial position a... | 3,700 |
16,926 | 16,926 | 15,391,117 | 3,791 | Disclosed herein are methods and devices for monitoring a subject at rest. One such device comprises a sensing unit having a fluid-filled bladder configured to be placed under a substrate on which the subject lays and a sensor in fluid communication with the bladder. The sensor is configured to sense pressure variation... | 1. (canceled) 2. A sleep system comprising:
a mattress having an air bladder and a foam pad positioned in the mattress; an air pressure sensor in fluid communication with the air bladder for sensing pressure of the air bladder and to generate a sensor signal as a function of sensing a user on the mattress; and a contro... | Disclosed herein are methods and devices for monitoring a subject at rest. One such device comprises a sensing unit having a fluid-filled bladder configured to be placed under a substrate on which the subject lays and a sensor in fluid communication with the bladder. The sensor is configured to sense pressure variation... | 3,700 |
16,927 | 16,927 | 15,142,025 | 3,735 | A package can include a tray that is inserted into the interior of a carton. The tray can have a tray bottom panel foldably connected to a first tray side panel and a second tray side panel. The carton can have a top access feature in a top panel to allow access to the containers and also expansion of the volume of the... | 1. A package for holding a plurality of containers, comprising:
a carton comprising a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel; and a tray for insertion into the inter... | A package can include a tray that is inserted into the interior of a carton. The tray can have a tray bottom panel foldably connected to a first tray side panel and a second tray side panel. The carton can have a top access feature in a top panel to allow access to the containers and also expansion of the volume of the... | 3,700 |
16,928 | 16,928 | 14,056,533 | 3,735 | A portable cooler apparatus that is used to cool liquids and perishable food items simultaneously while not contaminating the liquid is disclosed. The portable cooler apparatus includes a container, a lid, a telescoping member, and a tray. These items are coupled in such a way that the desired result of refrigeration a... | 1. A portable cooler apparatus comprising:
a. a container; b. a lid with an inside and an outside; c. a telescoping member with a first end and a second end; d. a tray with an inner surface and an outer surface; e. wherein the first end of the telescoping member is coupled to the inside of the lid; f. wherein the secon... | A portable cooler apparatus that is used to cool liquids and perishable food items simultaneously while not contaminating the liquid is disclosed. The portable cooler apparatus includes a container, a lid, a telescoping member, and a tray. These items are coupled in such a way that the desired result of refrigeration a... | 3,700 |
16,929 | 16,929 | 14,429,487 | 3,791 | A method of treating a skin tissue area, in particular non-invasively treating the skin tissue area ( 1 ), is provided. The skin tissue area has a dermis layer area ( 3 ), an epidermis layer area ( 5 ) providing a skin surface ( 7 ) and covering the dermis layer area. The method comprises: a first step of causing one o... | 1. A method of treating a skin tissue, in particular non-invasively treating the skin tissue area, the skin tissue area having a dermis layer area, an epidermis layer area providing a skin surface and covering the dermis layer area, wherein the method comprises a combination of:
a first step of causing one or more derm... | A method of treating a skin tissue area, in particular non-invasively treating the skin tissue area ( 1 ), is provided. The skin tissue area has a dermis layer area ( 3 ), an epidermis layer area ( 5 ) providing a skin surface ( 7 ) and covering the dermis layer area. The method comprises: a first step of causing one o... | 3,700 |
16,930 | 16,930 | 13,741,263 | 3,775 | Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for immobilizing and/or securing bone portions. Particularly, at least one embodiment involves a compact anti-rotation device that can secure adjacent bones and/or bone portions in a manner that prevents or limits relative rotational movemen... | 1. A compact anti-rotation device for securing adjacent bones and preventing or impeding such bones from relative rotation thereof, to facilitate healing of the bones or tissue or ligaments connected thereto, the device comprising:
a torsion bar having a first end and a second end, the torsion bar being sized and confi... | Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for immobilizing and/or securing bone portions. Particularly, at least one embodiment involves a compact anti-rotation device that can secure adjacent bones and/or bone portions in a manner that prevents or limits relative rotational movemen... | 3,700 |
16,931 | 16,931 | 13,900,421 | 3,747 | Systems and methods for adjusting ignition timing to one or more cylinders of a variable displacement engine responsive to a knock indication are described herein. In one particular example, during a partial cylinder mode, ignition timing to one or more cylinders may be adjusted responsive to a knock indication based o... | 1. A method, comprising:
during partial cylinder operation, adjusting a selected cylinder's ignition timing responsive to a knock indication for the selected cylinder; and during full cylinder operation, adjusting multiple cylinders' ignition timing responsive to a knock indication for a cylinder. 2. The method of clai... | Systems and methods for adjusting ignition timing to one or more cylinders of a variable displacement engine responsive to a knock indication are described herein. In one particular example, during a partial cylinder mode, ignition timing to one or more cylinders may be adjusted responsive to a knock indication based o... | 3,700 |
16,932 | 16,932 | 13,543,657 | 3,771 | A device and a method for increasing or restoring a flow in a body lumen are provided. The device and the method may treat conditions related to a stroke, such as an ischemic stroke, by removing an occlusion from a blood vessel and/or reopen a blood vessel. The device may comprise a tubing compartment, a central wire, ... | 1. A device for use in a body lumen comprising:
a microcatheter comprising a distal end and a proximal end; a tubing compartment; a central wire; and an engaging compartment, wherein the engaging compartment comprises:
a proximal engaging element; and
a distal engaging element,
wherein the distal engaging element is a... | A device and a method for increasing or restoring a flow in a body lumen are provided. The device and the method may treat conditions related to a stroke, such as an ischemic stroke, by removing an occlusion from a blood vessel and/or reopen a blood vessel. The device may comprise a tubing compartment, a central wire, ... | 3,700 |
16,933 | 16,933 | 14,208,399 | 3,761 | A heated garment system in one embodiment includes a jacket, a wiring circuit embedded within the jacket and configured to generate heat, a battery assembly configured to removably couple with the wiring circuit, the battery assembly including a power button for selectively applying power to the wiring circuit, and a b... | 1. A heated garment system, comprising:
a jacket; a wiring circuit embedded within the jacket and configured to generate heat; a battery assembly configured to removably couple with the wiring circuit, the battery assembly including a power button for selectively applying power to the wiring circuit; and a battery hold... | A heated garment system in one embodiment includes a jacket, a wiring circuit embedded within the jacket and configured to generate heat, a battery assembly configured to removably couple with the wiring circuit, the battery assembly including a power button for selectively applying power to the wiring circuit, and a b... | 3,700 |
16,934 | 16,934 | 15,292,017 | 3,725 | A baler including a frame, a feed system coupled to the frame, a baling chamber, a plunger at least partially positioned within and reciprocally movable with respect to the baling chamber, a connecting rod coupled to the plunger, where the connecting rod defines a fluid volume therein, a sensor in fluid communication w... | 1. A baler comprising:
a frame; a feed system coupled to the frame; a baling chamber; a plunger at least partially positioned within and reciprocally movable with respect to the baling chamber; a connecting rod coupled to the plunger, wherein the connecting rod defines a fluid volume therein; a sensor in fluid communic... | A baler including a frame, a feed system coupled to the frame, a baling chamber, a plunger at least partially positioned within and reciprocally movable with respect to the baling chamber, a connecting rod coupled to the plunger, where the connecting rod defines a fluid volume therein, a sensor in fluid communication w... | 3,700 |
16,935 | 16,935 | 15,927,784 | 3,711 | A method to implement a blackjack variation includes that, when the dealer is resolving the dealer's hand, if the dealer's point total is a preset total, then the dealer would automatically burn a card in the dealer's hand (such as the last card dealt to the dealer). The preset total can be twenty-one, so that, wheneve... | 1. A method of operating a table using at least one physical deck of cards, the table having a top surface with a felt layout imprinted to define a plurality of chip areas, the method comprising:
operating the table in a round of the method according to a set of rules defining an ordered combination of steps, the order... | A method to implement a blackjack variation includes that, when the dealer is resolving the dealer's hand, if the dealer's point total is a preset total, then the dealer would automatically burn a card in the dealer's hand (such as the last card dealt to the dealer). The preset total can be twenty-one, so that, wheneve... | 3,700 |
16,936 | 16,936 | 13,298,658 | 3,763 | The invention relates to a plate heat exchanger ( 9 ), comprising a plurality of heat exchanger plates ( 1, 13 ), comprising at least one section showing indentations ( 2, 3, 14, 15 ), intended to be placed against corresponding indentations ( 2, 3, 14, 15 ) of a heat exchanger plate ( 1, 13 ) of a corresponding design... | 1. A plate heat exchanger, comprising at least one heat exchanger plate, preferably a plurality of heat exchanger plates, wherein at least one of said exchanger plates comprises at least one section showing indentations, intended to be placed against corresponding indentations of a heat exchanger plate of a correspondi... | The invention relates to a plate heat exchanger ( 9 ), comprising a plurality of heat exchanger plates ( 1, 13 ), comprising at least one section showing indentations ( 2, 3, 14, 15 ), intended to be placed against corresponding indentations ( 2, 3, 14, 15 ) of a heat exchanger plate ( 1, 13 ) of a corresponding design... | 3,700 |
16,937 | 16,937 | 14,224,256 | 3,783 | Intravesical devices are provided that are wholly deployable within the bladder of a patient in need of treatment and are well tolerated by the patient. The device may include an elastic body having a retention shape having (i) dimensions that provide intravesical mobility and that prevent voiding of the medical device... | 1. A drug delivery device for deployment within the bladder of a human patient which is well tolerated by the patient, comprising:
an elongated elastic body comprising a first end, an opposed second end, and an annular portion disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the elastic body comprises a drug reservo... | Intravesical devices are provided that are wholly deployable within the bladder of a patient in need of treatment and are well tolerated by the patient. The device may include an elastic body having a retention shape having (i) dimensions that provide intravesical mobility and that prevent voiding of the medical device... | 3,700 |
16,938 | 16,938 | 14,488,840 | 3,783 | An applicator device for applying an agent to a target site with a malleable tip that can be cut to length with a pair of nursing dressing scissors or similar type of scissors and a malleable tip with a formable tube that that can be cut to length with a pair of nursing dressing scissors or similar type of scissors. Th... | 1. An applicator device for applying an agent to a target site, comprising:
a formable tip configured for the passage of fluid therethrough, the formable tip having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the proximal end portion configured for communication with at least one fluid reservoir, the formable tip ... | An applicator device for applying an agent to a target site with a malleable tip that can be cut to length with a pair of nursing dressing scissors or similar type of scissors and a malleable tip with a formable tube that that can be cut to length with a pair of nursing dressing scissors or similar type of scissors. Th... | 3,700 |
16,939 | 16,939 | 14,150,216 | 3,786 | A system, method, and apparatus for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure includes a dressing adapted to be positioned proximate the tissue site. An absorbent may be adapted to be fluidly coupled to the manifold, and an ion exchange member may be adapted to be fluidly coupled between the manifold and the absorbe... | 1. A system for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure, the system comprising:
a manifold adapted to be positioned adjacent the tissue site; an ion exchange member adapted to be fluidly coupled to the manifold; an absorbent adapted to be fluidly coupled to the manifold and the ion exchange member; a sealing membe... | A system, method, and apparatus for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure includes a dressing adapted to be positioned proximate the tissue site. An absorbent may be adapted to be fluidly coupled to the manifold, and an ion exchange member may be adapted to be fluidly coupled between the manifold and the absorbe... | 3,700 |
16,940 | 16,940 | 15,204,181 | 3,745 | A method for coating a sealing fin ( 2 ) on a component of a turbomachine, in particular on a blade tip ( 6 ) of a blade ( 1 ) of a turbomachine, with armoring ( 3, 30, 300 ), and to a corresponding component, in which method a blade ( 1 ) having at least one sealing fin ( 2 ) and a slurry which comprises particles o... | 1. A method for coating a sealing fin on a component of a turbomachine with armoring, in which method a blade having at least one sealing fin is provided and wherein the method comprises applying onto the sealing fin a slurry which comprises particles of MCrAlY or particles for forming an MCrAlY layer, where M represen... | A method for coating a sealing fin ( 2 ) on a component of a turbomachine, in particular on a blade tip ( 6 ) of a blade ( 1 ) of a turbomachine, with armoring ( 3, 30, 300 ), and to a corresponding component, in which method a blade ( 1 ) having at least one sealing fin ( 2 ) and a slurry which comprises particles o... | 3,700 |
16,941 | 16,941 | 14,417,175 | 3,762 | A vapor extraction device includes a fan box, a fan having a fan motor accommodated in the fan box, and a first sensor arranged in or on the fan box and configured to determine a first odor status of a cooking environment of the vapor extraction device. The fan motor of the fan can be controlled by performing a cooking... | 1-19. (canceled) 20. A vapor extraction device, comprising:
a fan box; a fan having a fan motor accommodated in the fan box; and a first sensor arranged in or on the fan box and configured to determine a first odor status of a cooking environment of the vapor extraction device. 21. The vapor extraction device of claim ... | A vapor extraction device includes a fan box, a fan having a fan motor accommodated in the fan box, and a first sensor arranged in or on the fan box and configured to determine a first odor status of a cooking environment of the vapor extraction device. The fan motor of the fan can be controlled by performing a cooking... | 3,700 |
16,942 | 16,942 | 15,048,042 | 3,771 | The present invention relates to apparatuses for cutting and removing occlusive material with imaging capabilities. According to certain aspects, the apparatus includes a catheter body, a rotatable shaft, and an imaging element. The catheter body defines a lumen and includes a distal housing that defines an opening. Th... | 1. An apparatus for cutting and removing occlusive material, the apparatus comprising:
a catheter body defining a first lumen and comprising a distal housing that defines an opening; a rotatable shaft disposed within the first lumen of the catheter body, wherein the rotatable shaft comprises a conveying component and a... | The present invention relates to apparatuses for cutting and removing occlusive material with imaging capabilities. According to certain aspects, the apparatus includes a catheter body, a rotatable shaft, and an imaging element. The catheter body defines a lumen and includes a distal housing that defines an opening. Th... | 3,700 |
16,943 | 16,943 | 15,231,890 | 3,794 | A generator is configured to output two or more waveforms at different frequencies. In particular, the generator is configured to provide an ultrasonic waveform, which may be suitable for driving a transducer of an ultrasonic surgical instrument, and electrosurgical radiofrequency energy, which may be suitable for elec... | 1. A surgical generator, comprising:
a power supply; an amplifier coupled to the power supply and configured to output a first waveform and a second waveform; a controller coupled to the amplifier and configured to provide at least one of a first control signal and a second control signal to the amplifier, the controll... | A generator is configured to output two or more waveforms at different frequencies. In particular, the generator is configured to provide an ultrasonic waveform, which may be suitable for driving a transducer of an ultrasonic surgical instrument, and electrosurgical radiofrequency energy, which may be suitable for elec... | 3,700 |
16,944 | 16,944 | 15,218,138 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine has a core engine and a fan. A pivoting D-door structure includes a pivoting inner D-door portion and an outer D-door portion, which is axially moveable relative to the inner D-door portion between a stowed and thrust reverse position. A fan case surrounds the fan. Cascades are axially moveable alo... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a core engine and a fan; a pivoting D-door structure including a pivoting inner D-door portion and an outer D-door portion, which is axially moveable relative to said inner D-door portion between a stowed and thrust reverse position; a fan case surrounding said fan; and cascades axia... | A gas turbine engine has a core engine and a fan. A pivoting D-door structure includes a pivoting inner D-door portion and an outer D-door portion, which is axially moveable relative to the inner D-door portion between a stowed and thrust reverse position. A fan case surrounds the fan. Cascades are axially moveable alo... | 3,700 |
16,945 | 16,945 | 13,541,830 | 3,763 | The present invention provides a thermal transferring method and a structural device utilizing thermal energy body performing vibration displacement to fluid in which a vibration actuating device is provided for performing vibration driving to a thermal energy body disposed in a fluid thereby allowing the thermal energ... | 1. A thermal transferring method and structural device utilizing thermal energy body performing vibration displacement to fluid, which includes utilizing an electric-driven vibration actuating device (200) which is connected to a thermal energy body (101) having relatively higher temperature and serving to perform vibr... | The present invention provides a thermal transferring method and a structural device utilizing thermal energy body performing vibration displacement to fluid in which a vibration actuating device is provided for performing vibration driving to a thermal energy body disposed in a fluid thereby allowing the thermal energ... | 3,700 |
16,946 | 16,946 | 14,429,115 | 3,783 | The present application relates to a breast pump. The breast pump has a chamber ( 12 ) and a membrane ( 22 ). The membrane ( 22 ) is receivable in the chamber ( 12 ) to separate the chamber ( 12 ) into first and second spaces ( 23, 24 ). The membrane ( 22 ) is also deformable in the chamber in response to a reduction o... | 1. A breast pump comprising:
a chamber, a membrane receivable in the chamber to separate the chamber into first and second spaces, the membrane being deformable in the chamber in response to a reduction of pressure in the first space to generate a reduction of pressure in the second space, and a limiter in the chamber ... | The present application relates to a breast pump. The breast pump has a chamber ( 12 ) and a membrane ( 22 ). The membrane ( 22 ) is receivable in the chamber ( 12 ) to separate the chamber ( 12 ) into first and second spaces ( 23, 24 ). The membrane ( 22 ) is also deformable in the chamber in response to a reduction o... | 3,700 |
16,947 | 16,947 | 14,966,412 | 3,731 | A machine and method for making bags is described and includes a web traveling from an input section to a rotary drum, to an output section. The rotary drum includes at least one seal bar, having a first sealing zone, and an adjacent weakening zone. The weakening zone may be a heated perforator, includes a heating wire... | 1-6. (canceled) 7. A method of making bags comprising:
receiving a web; forming a first seal on the web using a seal bar on a rotary drum; forming a weakened area adjacent the first seal for at least a portion of the time the first seal is being formed by providing power to a heating wire disposed in a plurality of hol... | A machine and method for making bags is described and includes a web traveling from an input section to a rotary drum, to an output section. The rotary drum includes at least one seal bar, having a first sealing zone, and an adjacent weakening zone. The weakening zone may be a heated perforator, includes a heating wire... | 3,700 |
16,948 | 16,948 | 15,259,849 | 3,732 | A method of making an article of footwear. The method may include forming a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, including a first chamber barrier layer, a second chamber barrier layer, and a tensile member extending between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer. The tensile member ... | 1. A method of making an article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the method comprising:
forming a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid by:
assembling a stacked arrangement of chamber components including:
a first chamber barrier layer;
a second chamber barrier layer; and
a te... | A method of making an article of footwear. The method may include forming a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, including a first chamber barrier layer, a second chamber barrier layer, and a tensile member extending between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer. The tensile member ... | 3,700 |
16,949 | 16,949 | 11,908,133 | 3,791 | The invention relates to a method and device for determining the perfusion of blood in a body member. Furthermore, the invention relates to a computer program for determining the perfusion of blood in a body member. To provide a technique to ensure that the actual patient perfusion condition does correlate with the cal... | 1. A method of determining the perfusion of blood in a body member (5), the method comprising the steps of producing electrical measuring signals from a non-invasive photometric measuring process, normalizing the electrical measuring signals and determining a perfusion index (Perf) from the normalized signals, using an... | The invention relates to a method and device for determining the perfusion of blood in a body member. Furthermore, the invention relates to a computer program for determining the perfusion of blood in a body member. To provide a technique to ensure that the actual patient perfusion condition does correlate with the cal... | 3,700 |
16,950 | 16,950 | 13,502,470 | 3,781 | Provided are articles for use in wound treatment. The article is colored in a chosen color. The chosen color is green, and has in dry state the following mean values: a lightness factor L* along the black-white axis of between 20-55 according to Test Method T-397, a chromatic coordinate a* along the red-green axis of b... | 1. An article for use in wound treatment, wherein the article is colored in a chosen color, wherein the chosen color is green, and wherein the chosen color in dry state has:
a lightness factor L* along the black-white axis of between 20-55 according to Test Method T-397, a chromatic coordinate a* along the red-green ax... | Provided are articles for use in wound treatment. The article is colored in a chosen color. The chosen color is green, and has in dry state the following mean values: a lightness factor L* along the black-white axis of between 20-55 according to Test Method T-397, a chromatic coordinate a* along the red-green axis of b... | 3,700 |
16,951 | 16,951 | 15,205,887 | 3,723 | An abrading tool includes a base member having a support portion defining a first level, and a plurality of integral raised islands extending upwardly above the first level. The base member may be formed of metal or a non-conductive material. The islands are spaced apart from one another. Each island includes a respect... | 1. An abrading tool comprising:
a metal base member comprising a plate portion defining a first level and a plurality of raised islands integrally formed with and extending upwardly above the first level, the islands being spaced apart from one another and each including a respective tip portion; an abrasive composite ... | An abrading tool includes a base member having a support portion defining a first level, and a plurality of integral raised islands extending upwardly above the first level. The base member may be formed of metal or a non-conductive material. The islands are spaced apart from one another. Each island includes a respect... | 3,700 |
16,952 | 16,952 | 15,415,280 | 3,711 | Provided herein are racquets, such as sports racquets. The racquets generally comprise a head frame with a curved side portion and a straight top portion and a curved bottom portion and handle affixed to the head frame between the top portion and portion. A plurality of openings is equally spaced through the head frame... | 1. A racquet, comprising:
a head frame having a curved side portion, a straight top portion and a curved bottom portion; a handle affixed to the head frame in opposition to said side portion between the straight top portion and the curved bottom portion; a plurality of openings equally spaced through the head frame and... | Provided herein are racquets, such as sports racquets. The racquets generally comprise a head frame with a curved side portion and a straight top portion and a curved bottom portion and handle affixed to the head frame between the top portion and portion. A plurality of openings is equally spaced through the head frame... | 3,700 |
16,953 | 16,953 | 14,759,271 | 3,753 | A component for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a body portion that includes a first wall spaced apart from a second wall and disposed about a centerline axis. At least one rib extends between the first wall and the second wall. The at least ... | 1. A component for a gas turbine engine, comprising:
a body portion that includes a first wall spaced apart from a second wall and disposed about a centerline axis; at least one rib that extends between said first wall and said second wall, wherein said at least one rib extends along a rib axis that is transversely ang... | A component for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a body portion that includes a first wall spaced apart from a second wall and disposed about a centerline axis. At least one rib extends between the first wall and the second wall. The at least ... | 3,700 |
16,954 | 16,954 | 11,170,005 | 3,792 | Optical scanning system and method for performing therapy on trabecular meshwork of a patient's eye, including a light source for producing alignment and therapeutic light, a scanning device for deflecting the alignment and therapeutic light to produce an alignment therapeutic patterns of the alignment and therapeutic ... | 1. An optical scanning system for performing therapy on target eye tissue of a patient, comprising:
a light source for producing a beam of light; a scanning device for deflecting the beam of light to produce a pattern of the light beam; and an ophthalmic lens assembly having a contact surface for contacting the pati... | Optical scanning system and method for performing therapy on trabecular meshwork of a patient's eye, including a light source for producing alignment and therapeutic light, a scanning device for deflecting the alignment and therapeutic light to produce an alignment therapeutic patterns of the alignment and therapeutic ... | 3,700 |
16,955 | 16,955 | 13,282,884 | 3,735 | Disclosed is a plastic cap useful for steadfastly maintaining a sealed state created in a container having a mouth with an opening by sealing the opening with a sealing member. The cap has a cap main body and a cover portion integrated with the main body via at least one bridge portion. The main body has a base portion... | 1. A plastic cap useful for steadfastly maintaining a sealed state created in a container having a mouth with an opening defined therein by sealing the opening with a sealing member, wherein:
the plastic cap has at least a cap main body and a cover portion integrated with the main body via at least one bridge portion; ... | Disclosed is a plastic cap useful for steadfastly maintaining a sealed state created in a container having a mouth with an opening by sealing the opening with a sealing member. The cap has a cap main body and a cover portion integrated with the main body via at least one bridge portion. The main body has a base portion... | 3,700 |
16,956 | 16,956 | 14,294,858 | 3,746 | A molten metal pump comprised of a metal base defining a pumping chamber is provided. The pump further includes a motor mount adapted to receive a motor, at least one metal post extending between the base and the motor mount, and a metal shaft disposed between the motor and an impeller disposed in the pumping chamber. ... | 1. A molten metal pump comprised of a metal base defining a pumping chamber and a motor mount adapted to receive a motor, at least one metal post extending between said base and said motor mount, a metal shaft extending between said motor and an impeller located in said pumping chamber, at least one bearing ring engagi... | A molten metal pump comprised of a metal base defining a pumping chamber is provided. The pump further includes a motor mount adapted to receive a motor, at least one metal post extending between the base and the motor mount, and a metal shaft disposed between the motor and an impeller disposed in the pumping chamber. ... | 3,700 |
16,957 | 16,957 | 14,065,078 | 3,753 | A raw material vaporizing and supplying apparatus includes a carrier gas supply source, a source tank storing raw material, a flow passage supplying carrier gas to an internal upper space portion of the source tank, an automatic pressure regulating device installed on the flow passage, controlling pressure in the inter... | 1. A raw material vaporizing and supplying apparatus connected to a process chamber, the apparatus comprising:
(a) a carrier gas supply source; (b) a source tank in which a raw material is stored; (c) a first flow passage through which a carrier gas G1 is supplied from the carrier gas supply source to an internal upper... | A raw material vaporizing and supplying apparatus includes a carrier gas supply source, a source tank storing raw material, a flow passage supplying carrier gas to an internal upper space portion of the source tank, an automatic pressure regulating device installed on the flow passage, controlling pressure in the inter... | 3,700 |
16,958 | 16,958 | 14,962,485 | 3,771 | Extravascular implant tools that utilize a bore-in mechanism to safely access extravascular locations and implant techniques utilizing these tools are described. The bore-in mechanism may include a handle and a helix extending from the handle. The bore-in mechanism is used, for example, in conjunction with a tunneling ... | 1. An implant tool for implanting an implantable medical lead, implantable catheter or other implantable component within a patient, the implant tool comprising:
an open channel delivery tool that includes:
a handle, and
a shaft adjacent the handle, the shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an open channel tha... | Extravascular implant tools that utilize a bore-in mechanism to safely access extravascular locations and implant techniques utilizing these tools are described. The bore-in mechanism may include a handle and a helix extending from the handle. The bore-in mechanism is used, for example, in conjunction with a tunneling ... | 3,700 |
16,959 | 16,959 | 14,377,086 | 3,771 | This disclosure includes embodiments of vascular prosthetic assemblies (e.g., heart valves) and methods for using (e.g., percutaneously) and manufacturing (e.g., overmolding) the assemblies. In one embodiment, a vascular prosthetic assembly comprises a frame and a cellulose-based body coupled to the frame, wherein the ... | 1. A vascular prosthetic assembly comprising:
a frame; and a cellulose-based body coupled to the frame, wherein:
the frame is configured to be altered from an expanded configuration to a collapsed configuration;
the frame is biased toward the expanded configuration; and
the assembly is configured for placement within a... | This disclosure includes embodiments of vascular prosthetic assemblies (e.g., heart valves) and methods for using (e.g., percutaneously) and manufacturing (e.g., overmolding) the assemblies. In one embodiment, a vascular prosthetic assembly comprises a frame and a cellulose-based body coupled to the frame, wherein the ... | 3,700 |
16,960 | 16,960 | 13,133,167 | 3,746 | One or more compressor feed streams are passed to one or more inlets of a first compressor. Each compressor feed stream passes through a compressor feed valve. The one or more compressor feed streams are in the first compressor to provide a compressed discharge stream at the outlet of the first compressor, while monito... | 1. A method of operating a compressor, for the reduction of relief load during a blocked outlet event, comprising at least the steps of:
(a) passing one or more compressor feed streams to one or more inlets of a first compressor, each compressor feed stream passing through a compressor feed valve; (b) compressing the o... | One or more compressor feed streams are passed to one or more inlets of a first compressor. Each compressor feed stream passes through a compressor feed valve. The one or more compressor feed streams are in the first compressor to provide a compressed discharge stream at the outlet of the first compressor, while monito... | 3,700 |
16,961 | 16,961 | 15,860,752 | 3,734 | A shoe-carrying bag with front and back shoe holding sections pivotally attached to a base. The front and back sections each have multiple shoe-carrying compartments that display the shoes behind see-through covers such as mesh fabric. A center section extends vertically from the base between the front and back section... | 1. A shoe carrying bag comprising:
front and back shoe holding sections releasibly attached to respective front and back sides of a vertical center section; wherein the front and back sections open away from the center section in opposite directions into a substantially horizontally opposed configuration while the cent... | A shoe-carrying bag with front and back shoe holding sections pivotally attached to a base. The front and back sections each have multiple shoe-carrying compartments that display the shoes behind see-through covers such as mesh fabric. A center section extends vertically from the base between the front and back section... | 3,700 |
16,962 | 16,962 | 15,009,868 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan including a plurality of fan blades rotatable about an engine axis. Each of the fan blades have a leading edge and rotate about a fan blade axis. A method of operating a gas turbine engine is also disclosed. | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a fan including a plurality of fan blades rotatable about an engine axis, a diameter of the fan having a dimension D that is based on a dimension of the fan blades, each of the fan blades having a leading edge and rotatable about a fan blade axis that is substantially transverse to t... | A gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan including a plurality of fan blades rotatable about an engine axis. Each of the fan blades have a leading edge and rotate about a fan blade axis. A method of operating a gas turbine engine is also disclosed.1. A g... | 3,700 |
16,963 | 16,963 | 15,459,586 | 3,711 | A training system includes a launching device house a computer electrically connected to a mechanical hopper and a plunger disposed within a casing sized to launch a lacrosse ball. The casing is structured and arranged to be movably connected to the housing such that at least one of a launch angle, speed, direction, di... | 1.A lacrosse ball tossing and training system comprising:
a housing having a computer electrically connected to a mechanical hopper and a plunger disposed within a casing sized to launch a lacrosse ball, the casing structured and arranged to be movably connected to the housing such that at least one of a launch angle, ... | A training system includes a launching device house a computer electrically connected to a mechanical hopper and a plunger disposed within a casing sized to launch a lacrosse ball. The casing is structured and arranged to be movably connected to the housing such that at least one of a launch angle, speed, direction, di... | 3,700 |
16,964 | 16,964 | 14,818,063 | 3,783 | A cannula includes a bowl portion with at least one depression in its outer surface, a tube portion, and a plurality of welds located at the at least one depression and joining the bowl portion to the tube portion. The plurality of welds may be discrete welds spaced from one another along a circumferential direction of... | 1. A cannula, comprising:
a bowl portion comprising a distal section having at least one depression in an outer surface of the distal section; wherein the distal section of the bowl portion has a reduced wall thickness at a location of the at least one depression; a tube portion received by and extending from the dista... | A cannula includes a bowl portion with at least one depression in its outer surface, a tube portion, and a plurality of welds located at the at least one depression and joining the bowl portion to the tube portion. The plurality of welds may be discrete welds spaced from one another along a circumferential direction of... | 3,700 |
16,965 | 16,965 | 14,376,005 | 3,763 | An energy recovery system includes a heating and cooling system having a controller and a furnace or fan coil in fluid communication with each of a return air duct and a supply air duct; and an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) having an intake air duct and an exhaust air duct, the ERV being energized by a direct electr... | 1. An energy recovery system, comprising:
a heating and cooling system including a controller and a furnace or fan coil in fluid communication with each of a return air duct and a supply air duct; and an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) including an intake air duct and an exhaust air duct, the ERV being energized by a ... | An energy recovery system includes a heating and cooling system having a controller and a furnace or fan coil in fluid communication with each of a return air duct and a supply air duct; and an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) having an intake air duct and an exhaust air duct, the ERV being energized by a direct electr... | 3,700 |
16,966 | 16,966 | 15,182,050 | 3,793 | Described herein are systems and processes to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) using liquefied nitrogen (LIN) as the refrigerant. Greenhouse gas contaminants are removed from the LIN using a greenhouse gas removal unit. The LNG is compressed prior to being cooled by the LIN. | 1. A liquefied natural gas production system, the system comprising:
a natural gas stream from a supply of natural gas; a refrigerant stream from a refrigerant supply; at least one heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant stream and the natural gas stream to at least partially vaporize the refrigerant... | Described herein are systems and processes to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) using liquefied nitrogen (LIN) as the refrigerant. Greenhouse gas contaminants are removed from the LIN using a greenhouse gas removal unit. The LNG is compressed prior to being cooled by the LIN.1. A liquefied natural gas production syst... | 3,700 |
16,967 | 16,967 | 14,236,147 | 3,731 | A method for producing stacks of individual web sections involves: (a) directing the continuous web to a perforating station; (b) perforating the continuous web at predetermined intervals and forming sheets of web material between consecutive perforation lines extending laterally across the continuous web, the perforat... | 1. A method for producing stacks of individual web sections from a continuous web of material, comprising the steps of:
(a) directing the continuous web to a perforating station; (b) perforating the continuous web at predetermined intervals and forming sheets of web material between consecutive perforation lines extend... | A method for producing stacks of individual web sections involves: (a) directing the continuous web to a perforating station; (b) perforating the continuous web at predetermined intervals and forming sheets of web material between consecutive perforation lines extending laterally across the continuous web, the perforat... | 3,700 |
16,968 | 16,968 | 15,290,478 | 3,745 | Various embodiments include steam turbine static nozzles having transitional interfaces. In one embodiment a steam turbine static nozzle blade includes: an airfoil; an inner sidewall integral with a first side of the airfoil; and an outer sidewall integral with a second side of the airfoil; the inner sidewall and the o... | 1. A steam turbine static nozzle blade comprising:
an airfoil; an inner sidewall integral with a first side of the airfoil; and an outer sidewall integral with a second side of the airfoil; the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall each including:
a first side having one of: an arcuate concave surface extending substan... | Various embodiments include steam turbine static nozzles having transitional interfaces. In one embodiment a steam turbine static nozzle blade includes: an airfoil; an inner sidewall integral with a first side of the airfoil; and an outer sidewall integral with a second side of the airfoil; the inner sidewall and the o... | 3,700 |
16,969 | 16,969 | 14,190,629 | 3,746 | A fuel pump for a fuel system includes a nozzle, a venturi, a pump inlet and a flow controller. The nozzle has an orifice through which fuel is ejected and the venturi is downstream of the nozzle and has an inlet through which fuel discharged from the orifice flows, a passage downstream of the venturi inlet through whi... | 1. A fuel pump for a fuel system, comprising:
a nozzle having an orifice through which fuel is ejected; a venturi downstream of the nozzle and having an inlet through which fuel discharged from the orifice flows, a passage downstream of the venturi inlet through which fuel flows to create a drop in pressure in the area... | A fuel pump for a fuel system includes a nozzle, a venturi, a pump inlet and a flow controller. The nozzle has an orifice through which fuel is ejected and the venturi is downstream of the nozzle and has an inlet through which fuel discharged from the orifice flows, a passage downstream of the venturi inlet through whi... | 3,700 |
16,970 | 16,970 | 13,964,090 | 3,735 | A container for food includes an enclosure, a lid, and partition members. The enclosure includes an interior with a base portion and a perimeter portion. The perimeter portion includes one or more walls that extend between the base portion and an opening of the enclosure. The partition members separate food layers from... | 1. A container for food comprising:
an enclosure including an interior with a base portion and a perimeter portion, the perimeter portion of the interior extending between the base portion of the interior and an opening of the enclosure; a lid adapted to cover the opening of the enclosure when the container is in a sto... | A container for food includes an enclosure, a lid, and partition members. The enclosure includes an interior with a base portion and a perimeter portion. The perimeter portion includes one or more walls that extend between the base portion and an opening of the enclosure. The partition members separate food layers from... | 3,700 |
16,971 | 16,971 | 13,843,761 | 3,763 | A highly adsorptive structure, includes: a substrate; and a metal-organic framework (MOF) comprising a plurality of metal atoms coordinated to a plurality of organic spacer molecules; wherein the MOF is coupled to at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the MOF is adapted for adsorbing and desorbing a refrigeran... | 1. A product comprising a highly adsorptive structure, the highly adsorptive structure comprising:
a substrate; and a metal-organic framework (MOF) comprising a plurality of metal atoms coordinated to a plurality of organic spacer molecules; wherein the MOF is coupled to at least one surface of the substrate, wherein t... | A highly adsorptive structure, includes: a substrate; and a metal-organic framework (MOF) comprising a plurality of metal atoms coordinated to a plurality of organic spacer molecules; wherein the MOF is coupled to at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the MOF is adapted for adsorbing and desorbing a refrigeran... | 3,700 |
16,972 | 16,972 | 13,843,818 | 3,763 | A highly adsorptive structure includes: a substrate; and a carbon aerogel adhered to the substrate, wherein the carbon aerogel is characterized by having physical characteristics of in-situ formation on the substrate, and wherein the carbon aerogel is configured to selectively adsorb and desorb one or more refrigerants... | 1. A product, comprising:
a highly adsorptive structure comprising:
a substrate; and
a carbon aerogel adhered to the substrate,
wherein the carbon aerogel is characterized by having physical characteristics of in-situ formation on the substrate, and
wherein the carbon aerogel is configured to selectively adsorb and des... | A highly adsorptive structure includes: a substrate; and a carbon aerogel adhered to the substrate, wherein the carbon aerogel is characterized by having physical characteristics of in-situ formation on the substrate, and wherein the carbon aerogel is configured to selectively adsorb and desorb one or more refrigerants... | 3,700 |
16,973 | 16,973 | 13,266,622 | 3,715 | A material for forming an organ model containing an aqueous gel, which comprises polyvinyl alcohol having an average degree of polymerization of 300 to 3500 and a degree of saponification of not less than 90% by mole, and silica particles; a method for producing a material for forming an organ model, comprising cooling... | 1. A material for molding an organ model, comprising an aqueous gel which comprises a polyvinyl alcohol having an average degree of polymerization of 300 to 3500 and a degree of saponification of not less than 90% by mole, and silica particles. 2. The material for molding an organ model according to claim 1, wherein th... | A material for forming an organ model containing an aqueous gel, which comprises polyvinyl alcohol having an average degree of polymerization of 300 to 3500 and a degree of saponification of not less than 90% by mole, and silica particles; a method for producing a material for forming an organ model, comprising cooling... | 3,700 |
16,974 | 16,974 | 13,740,181 | 3,793 | Systems, method and devices for detecting, analyzing and treating lesions, such as skin cancer are disclosed. Such a system can include a high-frequency ultrasound imaging device to image a lesion. The system can also include a processor that executes instructions stored in memory to perform operations, and the operati... | 1. A system for radiation treatment, comprising:
a high-frequency ultrasound imaging device to image a lesion; a processor that executes instructions stored in memory to perform operations, the operations comprising:
receiving a plurality of images of the lesion from the high-frequency ultrasound imaging device;
render... | Systems, method and devices for detecting, analyzing and treating lesions, such as skin cancer are disclosed. Such a system can include a high-frequency ultrasound imaging device to image a lesion. The system can also include a processor that executes instructions stored in memory to perform operations, and the operati... | 3,700 |
16,975 | 16,975 | 15,104,235 | 3,731 | The invention relates to a method for producing a container ( 2 ) filled with a liquid product in which a preform ( 1 ) consisting of a thermoplastic material is stretched after a thermal conditioning with a stretching rod ( 11 ) and is shaped in an inflation process to the container ( 2 ), wherein the inflation proces... | 1. A method for producing a container filled with a liquid product in which a preform made of a thermoplastic material is stretched after thermal conditioning with a stretching rod and is shaped in an inflation process to form the container, wherein the inflation process comprises:
a pre-blowing phase in which a first ... | The invention relates to a method for producing a container ( 2 ) filled with a liquid product in which a preform ( 1 ) consisting of a thermoplastic material is stretched after a thermal conditioning with a stretching rod ( 11 ) and is shaped in an inflation process to the container ( 2 ), wherein the inflation proces... | 3,700 |
16,976 | 16,976 | 15,227,384 | 3,774 | The invention relates to a preliminarily bonded multilayer film ( 1 ) for covering a bone defect site ( 2 ), in particular in the region of a jaw bone, the film ( 1 ) comprising at least one shaping molding layer ( 3 ) for molding the film ( 1 ) onto the bone defect site ( 2 ) and at least one cover layer ( 4, 4 a,... | 1. A pre-bonded multilayer film (1) for covering a bone defect site (2), in particular in the region of a jawbone, wherein the film (1) includes a shaping molding layer (3) for shaping the film (1) to the bone defect site (2) and at least one cover layer (4, 4 a, 4 b) for covering the bone defect site (2), wherein the... | The invention relates to a preliminarily bonded multilayer film ( 1 ) for covering a bone defect site ( 2 ), in particular in the region of a jaw bone, the film ( 1 ) comprising at least one shaping molding layer ( 3 ) for molding the film ( 1 ) onto the bone defect site ( 2 ) and at least one cover layer ( 4, 4 a,... | 3,700 |
16,977 | 16,977 | 14,819,777 | 3,711 | A method of weighting a chess piece, comprising the steps of creating a first cavity in a base of the chess piece, and filling the first cavity with a powdered metal. The method also includes the step of creating a second cavity in the base, and filling the second cavity with an electronic sensor so that the piece may ... | 1. A method of weighting a chess piece, comprising the steps of:
creating a first cavity in a base of said chess piece; and, filling said first cavity with a powdered metal. 2. The method recited in claim 1, wherein said powdered metal is tungsten. 3. The method recited in claim 1, further including the step of sealing... | A method of weighting a chess piece, comprising the steps of creating a first cavity in a base of the chess piece, and filling the first cavity with a powdered metal. The method also includes the step of creating a second cavity in the base, and filling the second cavity with an electronic sensor so that the piece may ... | 3,700 |
16,978 | 16,978 | 15,144,478 | 3,793 | A handheld optoacoustic probe includes an ultrasound transducer array and optical fibers with a first end formed into a fiber bundle providing an input and a second, distal end providing an output. A light bar guide retains the distal end of the optical fibers on the same plane. One or more optical windows may be assoc... | 1. A handheld optoacoustic probe having a distal end, the probe comprising:
a plurality of optical fibers comprising a first light path, the plurality of optical fibers having a
first end formed into at least one fiber bundle providing an input, and having a second end
formed into first and second groups of optical fi... | A handheld optoacoustic probe includes an ultrasound transducer array and optical fibers with a first end formed into a fiber bundle providing an input and a second, distal end providing an output. A light bar guide retains the distal end of the optical fibers on the same plane. One or more optical windows may be assoc... | 3,700 |
16,979 | 16,979 | 14,792,807 | 3,761 | An assembly, for example an electrostatic chuck, is provided including a substrate, an electrostatic chuck, a heating plate, and a bond layer comprising a phosphorescent material. In one form, an optical sensor is disposed proximate the bond layer to detect a temperature of the bond layer in the field of view of the op... | 1. An assembly comprising:
a first member; a second member disposed proximate the first member; a bond layer disposed between the first member and the second member, the bond layer securing the second member to the first member and comprising a phosphorescent material; and at least one optical sensor disposed proximate... | An assembly, for example an electrostatic chuck, is provided including a substrate, an electrostatic chuck, a heating plate, and a bond layer comprising a phosphorescent material. In one form, an optical sensor is disposed proximate the bond layer to detect a temperature of the bond layer in the field of view of the op... | 3,700 |
16,980 | 16,980 | 14,434,688 | 3,763 | An air conditioning apparatus has a refrigerant circuit configured as a result of plural indoor units being connected to an outdoor unit, and the air conditioning apparatus has a capacity controlling part and a target refrigerant temperature changing part. The capacity controlling part controls the air conditioning cap... | 1. An air conditioning apparatus equipped with a refrigerant circuit configured as a result of plural indoor units being connected to an outdoor unit, the air conditioning apparatus comprising:
a capacity controlling part that controls an air conditioning capacity of the outdoor unit in such a way that an evaporation t... | An air conditioning apparatus has a refrigerant circuit configured as a result of plural indoor units being connected to an outdoor unit, and the air conditioning apparatus has a capacity controlling part and a target refrigerant temperature changing part. The capacity controlling part controls the air conditioning cap... | 3,700 |
16,981 | 16,981 | 13,796,261 | 3,715 | Operation of an amusement game device is controlled in part by using an accelerometer positioned with a game cabinet of the amusement game device. The accelerometer is first used to establish a reference idle position for the amusement game device. During game play of the amusement game device, it is then determined if... | 1. A method for controlling operation of an amusement game device, comprising:
using an accelerometer positioned with a game cabinet of the amusement game device to establish a reference idle position for the amusement game; determining if a force applied to the amusement game device as sensed by the accelerometer duri... | Operation of an amusement game device is controlled in part by using an accelerometer positioned with a game cabinet of the amusement game device. The accelerometer is first used to establish a reference idle position for the amusement game device. During game play of the amusement game device, it is then determined if... | 3,700 |
16,982 | 16,982 | 14,540,639 | 3,761 | A method and apparatus for thermally processing material on a low-temperature substrate using pulsed light from a flash lamp is disclosed. Material is conveyed past the flash lamp. The pulses of light are formed by Pulse Width Modulation to tailor the shape of the pulses to generate a thermal gradient in the substrate ... | 1. An apparatus for curing a thin film on a moving substrate, said apparatus comprising:
a conveyance system for moving a thin film mounted on a substrate; a flashlamp controller for modulating pulse widths of pulses according to a specific thermal profile, wherein said flashlamp controller includes; and
a computer for... | A method and apparatus for thermally processing material on a low-temperature substrate using pulsed light from a flash lamp is disclosed. Material is conveyed past the flash lamp. The pulses of light are formed by Pulse Width Modulation to tailor the shape of the pulses to generate a thermal gradient in the substrate ... | 3,700 |
16,983 | 16,983 | 14,851,527 | 3,791 | A radiotherapy apparatus comprises a source for producing a beam of ionising radiation along an axis, the beam covering a maximum aperture of the source, a collimator for collimating the beam to produce a collimated beam covering a sub-part of the maximum aperture, a patient support positioned in the path of the beam, ... | 1. A radiotherapy apparatus, comprising;
a source for producing a beam of ionizing radiation along an axis, the beam covering a maximum aperture of the source; a collimator for collimating the beam to produce a collimated beam covering a sub-part of the maximum aperture; a patient support positionable in the path of th... | A radiotherapy apparatus comprises a source for producing a beam of ionising radiation along an axis, the beam covering a maximum aperture of the source, a collimator for collimating the beam to produce a collimated beam covering a sub-part of the maximum aperture, a patient support positioned in the path of the beam, ... | 3,700 |
16,984 | 16,984 | 15,568,469 | 3,792 | A cochlear implant is disclosed, including a cochlear lead, an antenna, a stimulation processor, a magnet apparatus, associated with the antenna, including a case and a plurality of magnetic material particles within the case that are movable relative to one another. | 1. A cochlear implant, comprising:
a cochlear lead including a plurality of electrodes; an antenna; a stimulation processor operably connected to the antenna and to the cochlear lead; and a magnet apparatus, associated with the antenna, including a case and a plurality of magnetic material particles packed within the c... | A cochlear implant is disclosed, including a cochlear lead, an antenna, a stimulation processor, a magnet apparatus, associated with the antenna, including a case and a plurality of magnetic material particles within the case that are movable relative to one another.1. A cochlear implant, comprising:
a cochlear lead in... | 3,700 |
16,985 | 16,985 | 13,692,937 | 3,731 | A former assembly ( 10 ) including a base ( 11 ) to which there is attached a frame ( 12 ) that supports a sleeve ( 13 ). The sleeve ( 13 ) encloses a generally upwardly extending passage ( 14 ) to which product is delivered in batches from a weighing machine. Fixed to the internal surface ( 20 ) of the former shoulder... | 1. A former shoulder for a packaging machine, the former shoulder being configured to receive a strip of film bag material to configure the bag material into a tubular configuration, the shoulder including:
an external former surface over which the bag material is to pass to be configured into the tubular configuration... | A former assembly ( 10 ) including a base ( 11 ) to which there is attached a frame ( 12 ) that supports a sleeve ( 13 ). The sleeve ( 13 ) encloses a generally upwardly extending passage ( 14 ) to which product is delivered in batches from a weighing machine. Fixed to the internal surface ( 20 ) of the former shoulder... | 3,700 |
16,986 | 16,986 | 15,296,267 | 3,799 | A system and method for the treatment of kidney disease, either acute or chronic, in a mammal is disclosed. The method addresses the needs of a patient exhibiting fibrosis formation associated with levels of Gal-3 above normal. Removal of Gal-3 may make conventional treatments of kidney disease more effective, and help... | 1. A method for treating a mammal exhibiting kidney disease, comprising:
Identifying a mammal with kidney disease with elevated galectin-3 (“Gal-3”) levels wherein said mammal would benefit from a reduction in fibrosis formation, withdrawing an amount of blood from said mammal and introducing it into an ex vivo treatme... | A system and method for the treatment of kidney disease, either acute or chronic, in a mammal is disclosed. The method addresses the needs of a patient exhibiting fibrosis formation associated with levels of Gal-3 above normal. Removal of Gal-3 may make conventional treatments of kidney disease more effective, and help... | 3,700 |
16,987 | 16,987 | 14,818,423 | 3,731 | An electrically operated tool appliance comprises a rotatable tool head, an electric motor drive configured to drive the rotatable tool head, a control system configured to control the electric motor drive, an energy supply configured to supply the electric motor drive with electrical energy, and a first cooling mechan... | 1. An electrically operated tool appliance, comprising:
a rotatable tool head; an electric motor drive configured to drive the rotatable tool head; a control system configured to control the electric motor drive; an energy supply configured to supply the electric motor drive with electrical energy; and a first cooling ... | An electrically operated tool appliance comprises a rotatable tool head, an electric motor drive configured to drive the rotatable tool head, a control system configured to control the electric motor drive, an energy supply configured to supply the electric motor drive with electrical energy, and a first cooling mechan... | 3,700 |
16,988 | 16,988 | 15,675,718 | 3,734 | A product package comprising: (a) an enclosure having at least one tear strip defining an intended opening; and, (b) a loop operatively coupled to the tear strip, where the loop has an available circumference between twelve and twenty-four inches. | 1. A product package comprising:
an enclosure having at least one tear strip defining an intended opening; and, a loop operatively coupled to the tear strip, where the loop has an available circumference between twelve and twenty-four inches. 2. The product package of claim 1, wherein:
the enclosure embodies a cuboid s... | A product package comprising: (a) an enclosure having at least one tear strip defining an intended opening; and, (b) a loop operatively coupled to the tear strip, where the loop has an available circumference between twelve and twenty-four inches.1. A product package comprising:
an enclosure having at least one tear st... | 3,700 |
16,989 | 16,989 | 15,025,091 | 3,783 | A capsule includes a compressible reservoir and a gas generating unit disposed in a housing. A threshold valve seals an opening in the housing, through which contents of the reservoir may exit the capsule. Gas generated by the gas generating unit increases pressure in the capsule, thereby compressing the reservoir. Whe... | 1. A capsule comprising:
a housing; a gas generating unit for generating gas in the housing; a compressible reservoir sealed relative to the gas generating unit and configured to obtain a substance to be dispensed from the capsule; an opening in the housing providing an outlet for the substance contained in the reservo... | A capsule includes a compressible reservoir and a gas generating unit disposed in a housing. A threshold valve seals an opening in the housing, through which contents of the reservoir may exit the capsule. Gas generated by the gas generating unit increases pressure in the capsule, thereby compressing the reservoir. Whe... | 3,700 |
16,990 | 16,990 | 15,110,904 | 3,745 | An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes pressure and suction surfaces that are provided by pressure and suction walls extending in a radial direction and joined at a leading edge and a trailing edge. A cooling passage is arranged between the pressure and suction walls and extending to the trailing edge. The coolin... | 1. An airfoil for a gas turbine engine comprising:
pressure and suction surfaces provided by pressure and suction walls extending in a radial direction and joined at a leading edge and a trailing edge; a cooling passage arranged between the pressure and suction walls and extending to the trailing edge, the cooling pass... | An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes pressure and suction surfaces that are provided by pressure and suction walls extending in a radial direction and joined at a leading edge and a trailing edge. A cooling passage is arranged between the pressure and suction walls and extending to the trailing edge. The coolin... | 3,700 |
16,991 | 16,991 | 14,435,331 | 3,781 | The present invention is a sterile peritoneal dialysis fluid, including an acidic first liquid containing only icodextrin and 0 to 2.34 g/L of sodium chloride, and an alkaline second liquid containing an alkaline pH regulator, in which the first liquid after sterilization has a pH of 5.0 to 5.5, the second liquid after... | 1. A sterile peritoneal dialysis fluid, comprising:
an acidic first liquid containing only icodextrin and 0 to 2.34 g/L of sodium chloride, and an alkaline second liquid containing an alkaline pH regulator, wherein the first liquid after sterilization has a pH of 4.7 to 5.5, the second liquid after sterilization has a ... | The present invention is a sterile peritoneal dialysis fluid, including an acidic first liquid containing only icodextrin and 0 to 2.34 g/L of sodium chloride, and an alkaline second liquid containing an alkaline pH regulator, in which the first liquid after sterilization has a pH of 5.0 to 5.5, the second liquid after... | 3,700 |
16,992 | 16,992 | 13,390,146 | 3,771 | Device and method for capturing guidewires inside blood vessels. The disclosed device enables retrieval of guidewires that need to be pulled from the body at a different location than the guidewire entering location, such as guidewires that have entered in a retrograde direction. | 1. A guidewire retrieval device comprising:
a tube; a flexible funnel disposed at a distal end of said tube, said funnel being conical with an open mouth facing the distal end of said tube; and a balloon positioned proximal to said funnel. 2. The guidewire retrieval device according to claim 1, wherein said balloon com... | Device and method for capturing guidewires inside blood vessels. The disclosed device enables retrieval of guidewires that need to be pulled from the body at a different location than the guidewire entering location, such as guidewires that have entered in a retrograde direction.1. A guidewire retrieval device comprisi... | 3,700 |
16,993 | 16,993 | 14,964,987 | 3,793 | The present invention generally relates to the field of laser treatment of tissue, and particularly, to a system and method for creating microablated channels in skin. The present invention is more particularly directed to treating subsurface tissue through the created channels. | 1. An apparatus for treating human skin tissue including fractional treatment patterns, comprising:
a first application device configured to direct light energy to the skin tissue of a patient to cause at least one microchannel to be formed in the skin; a second transdermal substance delivery device configured to deliv... | The present invention generally relates to the field of laser treatment of tissue, and particularly, to a system and method for creating microablated channels in skin. The present invention is more particularly directed to treating subsurface tissue through the created channels.1. An apparatus for treating human skin t... | 3,700 |
16,994 | 16,994 | 14,818,230 | 3,735 | A container and closure combination, for the containment of fluids and extraction therefrom by way of an extraction tube. The container comprises a closed volume with an opening configured to close the opening of the container; the closure is provided with an aperture such that the closure, upon fitment to the containe... | 1. A container and closure combination, for the containment of fluids and extraction therefrom by way of an extraction tube, the container comprising a closed volume with an opening, the closure being configured to close the opening of the container, wherein the closure is provided with an aperture and wherein the clos... | A container and closure combination, for the containment of fluids and extraction therefrom by way of an extraction tube. The container comprises a closed volume with an opening configured to close the opening of the container; the closure is provided with an aperture such that the closure, upon fitment to the containe... | 3,700 |
16,995 | 16,995 | 13,457,338 | 3,763 | An adsorptive cooling system includes: a first highly adsorptive structure positioned to receive thermal energy from a thermal energy source, the first highly adsorptive structure including: a first substrate; and a first carbon aerogel adhered to the first substrate, a second highly adsorptive structure positioned to ... | 1. A product, comprising:
a highly adsorptive structure comprising:
a substrate; and
a carbon aerogel adhered to the substrate,
wherein the carbon aerogel is characterized by having physical characteristics of in-situ formation on the substrate. 2. The highly adsorptive structure as recited in claim 1, wherein the carb... | An adsorptive cooling system includes: a first highly adsorptive structure positioned to receive thermal energy from a thermal energy source, the first highly adsorptive structure including: a first substrate; and a first carbon aerogel adhered to the first substrate, a second highly adsorptive structure positioned to ... | 3,700 |
16,996 | 16,996 | 15,176,569 | 3,763 | An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally fowled with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly... | 1. A refrigerator comprising:
a refrigerator compartment; a freezer compartment; an ice making compartment in the refrigerator compartment; and an ice dispenser having a chute, whereby said ice making compartment has an opening in mating engagement with the chute; and a seal between the opening and the chute to prevent... | An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally fowled with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly... | 3,700 |
16,997 | 16,997 | 14,967,421 | 3,731 | The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles with substrates and/or components that include graphics with zones of relatively high print densities and zones of relatively low print densities. In turn, the zones of relatively low print densities may be positioned in ... | 1. A method for assembling disposable diaper pants, each diaper pant comprising a chassis having a first end region and an opposing second end region separated from each other by a central region, and having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis, the chassis comprising: a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core d... | The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles with substrates and/or components that include graphics with zones of relatively high print densities and zones of relatively low print densities. In turn, the zones of relatively low print densities may be positioned in ... | 3,700 |
16,998 | 16,998 | 14,505,408 | 3,711 | An apparatus comprises a puppet device. The apparatus also comprises a control mechanism operably connected to the puppet device to control movement of the puppet device. The control mechanism comprises a material having a material index of refraction that substantially matches a fluid index of refraction of a fluid in... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a puppet device; a control mechanism operably connected to the puppet device to control movement of the puppet device, the control mechanism comprising a material having a material index of refraction that substantially matches a fluid index of refraction of a fluid in which the puppet devic... | An apparatus comprises a puppet device. The apparatus also comprises a control mechanism operably connected to the puppet device to control movement of the puppet device. The control mechanism comprises a material having a material index of refraction that substantially matches a fluid index of refraction of a fluid in... | 3,700 |
16,999 | 16,999 | 15,841,800 | 3,734 | An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with conversion flaps adapted to allow for selective adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations. | 1. An adjustable infant carrier wearable by a user for carrying an infant, the infant carrier comprising:
a main body panel at least partially defining a seat portion; a bib panel disposed in at least partially overlapping relation to the main body panel; a pair of conversion flaps attached to and protruding from the m... | An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with conversion flaps adapted to allow for selective adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations.1. An adjustable infant carrier wearable by ... | 3,700 |
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