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A shoe sole ( 7 ) consisting of a midsole ( 1 ) and an outsole ( 3 ) consisting of discrete outsole elements. The midsole ( 1 ) has on the side facing the outsole a multiple of flex grooves ( 27, 29, 34, 51, 53, 55, 57, 63 ) crossing each other and creating pads ( 26, 28, 30, 33, 35, 50, 52, 54, 56 ) in the midsole. A ...
1-14. (canceled) 15. Sole for a shoe, in particular a running shoe, where the sole comprises an outsole and a midsole, which midsole on the side facing the outsole comprises a multiple of flex grooves crossing each other and creating pads in the midsole, and where a curved forefoot flex groove is made in the midsole, s...
A shoe sole ( 7 ) consisting of a midsole ( 1 ) and an outsole ( 3 ) consisting of discrete outsole elements. The midsole ( 1 ) has on the side facing the outsole a multiple of flex grooves ( 27, 29, 34, 51, 53, 55, 57, 63 ) crossing each other and creating pads ( 26, 28, 30, 33, 35, 50, 52, 54, 56 ) in the midsole. A ...
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A packaging unit includes a sheet of packaging material and a disposable hygiene article extending in a longitudinal direction of the elongated sheet and placed on the inner surface of the sheet such that it fits within an area limited by side edge zones and a first longitudinal end zone. The unit is formed by folding ...
1. A packaging unit for a disposable hygiene article, the unit comprising an elongated sheet of packaging material having an inner surface and an outer surface and the elongated sheet comprising: a first longitudinal end zone and a second longitudinal end zone, wherein the longitudinal end zones extend in a direction t...
A packaging unit includes a sheet of packaging material and a disposable hygiene article extending in a longitudinal direction of the elongated sheet and placed on the inner surface of the sheet such that it fits within an area limited by side edge zones and a first longitudinal end zone. The unit is formed by folding ...
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A gas turbine engine airfoil includes a platform, and spaced apart walls that provide an exterior airfoil surface that extends radially from the platform to an end opposite the platform. A serpentine cooling passage is arranged between the walls and has a first passageway that extends from the platform toward the end a...
1. A gas turbine engine airfoil comprising: a platform, and spaced apart walls providing an exterior airfoil surface extending radially from the platform to an end opposite the platform, a serpentine cooling passage arranged between the walls and having a first passageway extending from the platform toward the end and ...
A gas turbine engine airfoil includes a platform, and spaced apart walls that provide an exterior airfoil surface that extends radially from the platform to an end opposite the platform. A serpentine cooling passage is arranged between the walls and has a first passageway that extends from the platform toward the end a...
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A gas turbine engine comprises a fan rotor driven by a fan drive turbine, the fan drive turbine also rotating with one of a ring gear, an intermediate gear carrier, and a sun gear. A first compressor is driven by another of the ring gear, the intermediate gear carrier, and the sun gear. A second turbine rotates with th...
1. A gas turbine engine comprising: a fan rotor driven by a fan drive turbine, said fan drive turbine also rotating with one of a ring gear, an intermediate gear carrier, and a sun gear; a first compressor driven by another of said ring gear, said intermediate gear carrier, and said sun gear; and a second turbine rotat...
A gas turbine engine comprises a fan rotor driven by a fan drive turbine, the fan drive turbine also rotating with one of a ring gear, an intermediate gear carrier, and a sun gear. A first compressor is driven by another of the ring gear, the intermediate gear carrier, and the sun gear. A second turbine rotates with th...
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Methods, systems, and computer instructions for virtual radiation oncology training are provided. The methods can allow for screening of many virtual patients in a clinical setting for radiation oncology training. The methods, system, and computer instructions can include receiving a medical record for a virtual patien...
1. A method of radiation oncology training comprising: (a) receiving a medical record for a virtual patient, (b) presenting the medical record to a trainee, (c) receiving a treatment plan for the virtual patient from the trainee indicating an area to be treated and dose constraints, and (d) computing one or more compar...
Methods, systems, and computer instructions for virtual radiation oncology training are provided. The methods can allow for screening of many virtual patients in a clinical setting for radiation oncology training. The methods, system, and computer instructions can include receiving a medical record for a virtual patien...
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Systems and methods for providing rate responsive pacing therapy to a heart of a patient. One example method for providing rate responsive pacing therapy includes sensing cardiac electrical data with a leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) that is implanted within or proximate the heart. From this location, the LCP may prov...
1. A method for providing rate responsive pacing therapy to a heart of a patient, the method comprising: sensing cardiac electrical data with a leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) implanted within and directly coupled to a wall of the heart of the patient such that the LCP moves with the wall of the heart of the patient; ...
Systems and methods for providing rate responsive pacing therapy to a heart of a patient. One example method for providing rate responsive pacing therapy includes sensing cardiac electrical data with a leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) that is implanted within or proximate the heart. From this location, the LCP may prov...
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Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices are guide-wires that include one or more sensing components and a sensor control module that stores information about the guide-wire. In some instances, the information about the guide-wire stored in the sensor con...
1. A pressure-sensing guide-wire, comprising: an elongate flexible element having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the elongate flexible element having an outer diameter of 0.018″ or less; a pressure sensing component coupled to the distal portion of the elongate flexible element; a sensor control module couple...
Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices are guide-wires that include one or more sensing components and a sensor control module that stores information about the guide-wire. In some instances, the information about the guide-wire stored in the sensor con...
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An apparatus assesses a condition of a patient. The apparatus may contain a patient interface for communicating a treatment generated by a respiratory treatment apparatus to the respiratory system of a patient. The apparatus may also include a sensing module containing one or more electrochemical sensors to sense chemi...
1. An apparatus for assessing a condition of a patient comprising: a patient interface, the interface for communicating a treatment generated by a respiratory treatment apparatus to the respiratory system of a patient; and a sensing module, the sensing module adapted for removable coupling with the patient interface, t...
An apparatus assesses a condition of a patient. The apparatus may contain a patient interface for communicating a treatment generated by a respiratory treatment apparatus to the respiratory system of a patient. The apparatus may also include a sensing module containing one or more electrochemical sensors to sense chemi...
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An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition, a heating element, and a power source connected to an electrical load that includes the heating element. The power source includes a lithium-ion capacitor (LIC) configured to provide power to the elec...
1. An aerosol delivery device comprising: at least one housing enclosing a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition; a heating element; a power source connected to an electrical load that includes the heater when the control body is coupled with the cartridge, the power source comprising a lithiu...
An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition, a heating element, and a power source connected to an electrical load that includes the heating element. The power source includes a lithium-ion capacitor (LIC) configured to provide power to the elec...
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A method of operating a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes determining a first heating or cooling demand for a first zone of a space and determining a second heating or cooling demand for a second zone of the space. The method determines that the first demand requires operation of the HVAC...
1. A method of operating a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system comprising: determining a first heating or cooling demand for a first zone of a space; determining a second heating or cooling demand for a second zone of the space; determining that the first demand requires operation of the HVAC system...
A method of operating a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes determining a first heating or cooling demand for a first zone of a space and determining a second heating or cooling demand for a second zone of the space. The method determines that the first demand requires operation of the HVAC...
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A compression wrap ( 100 ) includes an elongated wrap body ( 101 ) extending from a first end ( 102 ) to a distal end ( 103 ). A fastening tab ( 116 ) is coupled to a first major face ( 205 ) of the elongated wrap body at the first end. A fastening loop ( 118 ) is coupled to the first major face of the elongated wrap b...
1. A compression wrap, comprising: an elongated wrap body extending from a first end to a distal end; a fastening tab coupled to a first major face of the elongated wrap body at the first end; a fastening loop coupled to the first major face of the elongated wrap body at the distal end; a compression pad disposed along...
A compression wrap ( 100 ) includes an elongated wrap body ( 101 ) extending from a first end ( 102 ) to a distal end ( 103 ). A fastening tab ( 116 ) is coupled to a first major face ( 205 ) of the elongated wrap body at the first end. A fastening loop ( 118 ) is coupled to the first major face of the elongated wrap b...
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A composite yarn. The composite yarn has a glass core having a linear weight ranging between 50 to 400 deniers and composing from 15 to 60% of a total linear weight of the composite yarn. The composite yarn has a sheath surrounding the glass core, where the sheath is constituted at least of fibers of meta-aramid. The s...
1. A composite yarn comprising: a glass core having a linear weight ranging between to 400 deniers and composing from 15 to 60% of a total linear weight of the composite yarn; and a sheath surrounding the glass core, the sheath constituted at least of fibers of meta-aramid, the sheath constituting a remainder of the to...
A composite yarn. The composite yarn has a glass core having a linear weight ranging between 50 to 400 deniers and composing from 15 to 60% of a total linear weight of the composite yarn. The composite yarn has a sheath surrounding the glass core, where the sheath is constituted at least of fibers of meta-aramid. The s...
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An injection adaptor hub for a medical catheter.
1-21. (canceled) 22. A system comprising: a catheter; an injection adaptor for the catheter; and an electrode, the catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and including a catheter lumen, the catheter lumen having a proximal opening at a proximal end of the catheter and a distal opening at a distal end of the ca...
An injection adaptor hub for a medical catheter.1-21. (canceled) 22. A system comprising: a catheter; an injection adaptor for the catheter; and an electrode, the catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and including a catheter lumen, the catheter lumen having a proximal opening at a proximal end of the cathete...
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A software product encoding steps for execution by a computer to provide an interactive computer-to-computer link for remote communication between a patient's computer and a therapist's computer, comprising instructions for establishing two-way audio/visual communication between said patient's computer and said therapi...
1. A software product encoding steps for execution by a computer to provide an interactive computer-to-computer link for remote communication between a patient's computer and a therapist's computer, comprising: instructions for establishing two-way audio/visual communication between said patient's computer and said the...
A software product encoding steps for execution by a computer to provide an interactive computer-to-computer link for remote communication between a patient's computer and a therapist's computer, comprising instructions for establishing two-way audio/visual communication between said patient's computer and said therapi...
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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. A method of presenting personal health information to a person, the method comprising: detecting physiological information from the body of the person via at least one earpiece monitor worn by the person; detecting motion information from the body of the person via the at least one earpiece monitor, wherein the body...
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...
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A gas turbine engine includes a gear system that provides a speed reduction between a fan drive turbine and a fan rotor. Aspects of the gear system are provided with defined flexibility. The fan drive turbine has a first exit area and rotates at a first speed. A second turbine section has a second exit area and rotates...
1. A gas turbine engine comprising: a fan shaft driving a fan; a plurality of gears in driving engagement with said fan shaft; a first turbine section providing a drive input into said plurality of gears; a two stage second turbine section, and wherein said first turbine section has a first exit area at a first exit po...
A gas turbine engine includes a gear system that provides a speed reduction between a fan drive turbine and a fan rotor. Aspects of the gear system are provided with defined flexibility. The fan drive turbine has a first exit area and rotates at a first speed. A second turbine section has a second exit area and rotates...
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A heat exchanger includes a base structure, and a plurality of layers stacked on the base structure. Each layer includes multiple additively manufactured ribs extending from one of the base structure. A foil layer is disposed across the additively manufactured ribs such that a plurality of channels are defined within e...
1. A heat exchanger comprising: a base structure; and a plurality of layers stacked on said base structure, each layer including a plurality of additively manufactured ribs extending from one of the base structure and an adjacent layer of the plurality of layers, at least one of the additively manufactured ribs having ...
A heat exchanger includes a base structure, and a plurality of layers stacked on the base structure. Each layer includes multiple additively manufactured ribs extending from one of the base structure. A foil layer is disposed across the additively manufactured ribs such that a plurality of channels are defined within e...
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A gas turbine engine includes a circumferential array of stator vanes that have first and second vanes with different vibrational frequencies than one another. The first vanes are arranged in circumferentially alternating relationship with the second vanes.
1. A gas turbine engine comprising: a circumferential array of stator vanes having first and second vanes with different vibrational frequencies than one another, the first vanes arranged in circumferentially alternating relationship with the second vanes. 2. The gas turbine engine according to claim 1, comprising a co...
A gas turbine engine includes a circumferential array of stator vanes that have first and second vanes with different vibrational frequencies than one another. The first vanes are arranged in circumferentially alternating relationship with the second vanes.1. A gas turbine engine comprising: a circumferential array of ...
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The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing ornaments made of precious metals. The invention provides for providing a sheet, plate or foil ( 1 ) made of pure precious metal—i.e. having a fineness equal to or greater than 999 parts per thousand—tracing the profile ( 3 ) of a desired shape and cutting sai...
1. Method for manufacturing an ornament (5) made of precious metal, characterized by comprising at least the steps of: providing a sheet or plate or foil (1) of pure precious metal; tracing the profile (3) of a desired shape; cutting said sheet or plate or foil (1) according to said profile (3) in order to obtain said ...
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing ornaments made of precious metals. The invention provides for providing a sheet, plate or foil ( 1 ) made of pure precious metal—i.e. having a fineness equal to or greater than 999 parts per thousand—tracing the profile ( 3 ) of a desired shape and cutting sai...
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A universal connector for an adjustable golf club is provided. Such a universal connector includes a first member having a head portion and a body portion and having a bore for receiving a terminal end of a shaft. The connector also includes a second member having a bore for receiving a portion of the first member ther...
1-20. (canceled) 21. A universal connector system for connecting a golf club head having a hosel and a golf club shaft, the connector comprising: a first member having a head portion and a body portion and having a bore for receiving a terminal end of a shaft; a plurality of second members, each having a bore for recei...
A universal connector for an adjustable golf club is provided. Such a universal connector includes a first member having a head portion and a body portion and having a bore for receiving a terminal end of a shaft. The connector also includes a second member having a bore for receiving a portion of the first member ther...
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A gas turbine engine includes a first stage compressor, an intercooler in fluid communication with the first stage compressor, and a second stage compressor in fluid communication with the intercooler. The engine also includes a combustor in fluid communication with the second stage compressor and a turbine in fluid co...
1. A gas turbine engine, comprising: a first stage compressor; an intercooler in fluid communication with the first stage compressor and configured to cool working fluid as it exits the first stage compressor; a second stage compressor in fluid communication with the intercooler; a combustor in fluid communication with...
A gas turbine engine includes a first stage compressor, an intercooler in fluid communication with the first stage compressor, and a second stage compressor in fluid communication with the intercooler. The engine also includes a combustor in fluid communication with the second stage compressor and a turbine in fluid co...
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A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power includes an input circuit, a power circuit, and a controller. The input circuit receives input power and provides intermediate power. The power circuit has a power control input with at least one switch that responds to the control input. The power circuit receive...
1. A welding-type system comprising: an input circuit disposed to receive input power and to provide intermediate power; a power circuit, having a power control input and at least one switch responsive to the control input, and wherein the power circuit is disposed to receive intermediate power and provide welding type...
A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power includes an input circuit, a power circuit, and a controller. The input circuit receives input power and provides intermediate power. The power circuit has a power control input with at least one switch that responds to the control input. The power circuit receive...
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The present invention provides an airless adhesive spray gun that atomizes adhesive sprayed through it without the use of air atomization. This system provides numerous enhancements to the prior art including limiting overspray “fog,” saving on sprayed material because of a more efficient spray pattern, and providing a...
1) An airless adhesive spray gun system comprising: an airless adhesive spray gun comprising: a handle; a trigger attached to the handle, the trigger controlling the position of an actuating needle, the needle movable between a closed position and an open position; an adhesive inlet port; a nozzle interior portion comp...
The present invention provides an airless adhesive spray gun that atomizes adhesive sprayed through it without the use of air atomization. This system provides numerous enhancements to the prior art including limiting overspray “fog,” saving on sprayed material because of a more efficient spray pattern, and providing a...
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A container for holding an article. The container can comprise a wall and a flange extending from the wall. The wall can at least partially define a cavity of the container. At least one pleat can extend in at least the flange, and a coating can be on at least a portion of the flange. The coating can at least partially...
1. A container for holding an article, the container comprising: a wall and a flange extending from the wall, the wall at least partially defining a cavity of the container; at least one pleat extending in at least the flange; and a coating on at least a portion of the flange, the coating at least partially covering th...
A container for holding an article. The container can comprise a wall and a flange extending from the wall. The wall can at least partially define a cavity of the container. At least one pleat can extend in at least the flange, and a coating can be on at least a portion of the flange. The coating can at least partially...
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An assembly comprising a bucket body having vertical side walls wherein the vertical side walls extend upwards from a closed bottom base. A handle may be connected to the vertical side walls, and one or more ergonomically designed feet may be detachably connected to and extend beyond a bottom surface of the bottom base...
1. An assembly comprising: a bucket body having vertical side walls; wherein the vertical side walls extend upwards from a closed bottom base; a handle connected to the vertical side walls; and one or more ergonomically designed feet detachably connected to and extending beyond a bottom surface of the bottom base. 2. T...
An assembly comprising a bucket body having vertical side walls wherein the vertical side walls extend upwards from a closed bottom base. A handle may be connected to the vertical side walls, and one or more ergonomically designed feet may be detachably connected to and extend beyond a bottom surface of the bottom base...
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The present invention provides a delivery device for intranasal administration of topical therapeutic agents to a desired site within a nasal cavity. The delivery device, in some embodiments, comprises a housing defining an interior and adapted to contain a supply of at least one therapeutic agent. The delivery device ...
1. A delivery device for intranasal administration of topical therapeutic agents, the delivery device comprising: a housing adapted to contain a supply of at least one therapeutic agent; a flexible connector integrally formed with the housing and defining a conduit, the connector further comprising a proximal end in fl...
The present invention provides a delivery device for intranasal administration of topical therapeutic agents to a desired site within a nasal cavity. The delivery device, in some embodiments, comprises a housing defining an interior and adapted to contain a supply of at least one therapeutic agent. The delivery device ...
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An insulation system for a tool includes a first element configured to electrically insulate an output unit of the tool from a detachably receivable tool element of the tool that is configured to process a workpiece. The insulation system further includes and a second element configured to electrically insulate the out...
1. An insulation system for a tool, comprising: a first element configured to electrically insulate an output unit of the tool from a detachably receivable tool element of the tool, the detachably receivable tool element being configured to process a workpiece; and a second element configured to electrically insulate t...
An insulation system for a tool includes a first element configured to electrically insulate an output unit of the tool from a detachably receivable tool element of the tool that is configured to process a workpiece. The insulation system further includes and a second element configured to electrically insulate the out...
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The present invention relates to a target stand that is modular, configurable, lightweight, and portable. Preferred embodiments have adjustable configurations to enable the target stand to be utilized for different types of gun targets, including rifle and pistol. The target stand disclosed has a base assembly and a ca...
1. A portable target stand, comprising: a) a base assembly comprising a first support piece and a second support piece, each support piece having engagement features and a main body, and three transverse pieces, each transverse piece having at least one target support section and engagement features, wherein the engage...
The present invention relates to a target stand that is modular, configurable, lightweight, and portable. Preferred embodiments have adjustable configurations to enable the target stand to be utilized for different types of gun targets, including rifle and pistol. The target stand disclosed has a base assembly and a ca...
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The present invention relates to an extractor tube assembly for a beverage container, comprising a gas valve and a beverage valve adapted to cooperate with each other, the gas valve and beverage valve comprising a ring-shaped gasket, the gasket being made of an elastomeric material and comprising an insert made of a ri...
1. An extractor tube assembly for a beverage container, comprising a gas valve and a beverage valve adapted to cooperate with each other, the gas valve and beverage valve comprising a ring-shaped gasket, the gasket being made of an elastomeric material and comprising an insert made of a rigid material, and the gasket h...
The present invention relates to an extractor tube assembly for a beverage container, comprising a gas valve and a beverage valve adapted to cooperate with each other, the gas valve and beverage valve comprising a ring-shaped gasket, the gasket being made of an elastomeric material and comprising an insert made of a ri...
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A protective cover for electronic devices. A device is examined and a film is prepared. The film may include multiple pieces and may have cutouts for discontinuities in the surfaces of the device or to accommodate a user interface. The corners or other portions of the films are then cut such that the films substantiall...
1. A body cover for an electronic device, the covering comprising: a first film configured to cover a first surface of an electronic device, the first surface having a screen disposed therein, wherein the first film lays flat against the first surface; a second film configured to cover a second surface of the electroni...
A protective cover for electronic devices. A device is examined and a film is prepared. The film may include multiple pieces and may have cutouts for discontinuities in the surfaces of the device or to accommodate a user interface. The corners or other portions of the films are then cut such that the films substantiall...
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A heat exchange unit is disclosed. At least one air opening of the heat exchange unit is formed from a sloped surface, enabling the area of the air opening to exceed the cross-sectional area of heat exchange of the heat exchange unit, and further enhancing heat exchange efficiency. A heat exchange device employing the ...
1. A heat exchange unit comprising: a first air opening and a second air opening, wherein the first and second air openings form a first passage; and a third air opening and a fourth air opening, wherein the third and fourth air openings form a second passage, the first and second passages are alternately arranged and ...
A heat exchange unit is disclosed. At least one air opening of the heat exchange unit is formed from a sloped surface, enabling the area of the air opening to exceed the cross-sectional area of heat exchange of the heat exchange unit, and further enhancing heat exchange efficiency. A heat exchange device employing the ...
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A magnetic levitated pump that does not cause pulsation of a pumped liquid and can suppress the generation of particles, which are liable to be produced by contact of a sliding part, is disclosed. The magnetic levitated pump for magnetically levitating an impeller housed in a pump casing includes a motor configured to ...
1. A magnetic levitated pump with an impeller housed in a pump casing and to be magnetically levitated, the magnetic levitated pump comprising: a motor configured to rotate the impeller; an electromagnet configured to magnetically support the impeller; wherein the motor and the electromagnet are arranged so as to face ...
A magnetic levitated pump that does not cause pulsation of a pumped liquid and can suppress the generation of particles, which are liable to be produced by contact of a sliding part, is disclosed. The magnetic levitated pump for magnetically levitating an impeller housed in a pump casing includes a motor configured to ...
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A vane lever ( 46 ) for a guide apparatus ( 28 ) of a turbocharger ( 10 ) may include a base ( 49 ). The base ( 49 ) may include a bore ( 48 ) disposed therethrough. An arm ( 50 ) may extend from the base ( 49 ) and may be receivable in an aperture ( 42 ) of an adjustment ring ( 40 ) of the guide apparatus ( 28 ). A pr...
1. A guide apparatus (28) for a turbocharger (10), the guide apparatus (28) comprising: an upper vane ring (30); a lower vane ring (32) offset axially from the upper vane ring (30); a plurality of vanes (36) disposed between and pivotally coupled to the upper vane ring (30) and the lower vane ring (32); an adjustment r...
A vane lever ( 46 ) for a guide apparatus ( 28 ) of a turbocharger ( 10 ) may include a base ( 49 ). The base ( 49 ) may include a bore ( 48 ) disposed therethrough. An arm ( 50 ) may extend from the base ( 49 ) and may be receivable in an aperture ( 42 ) of an adjustment ring ( 40 ) of the guide apparatus ( 28 ). A pr...
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A method of manufacturing an annular case or part such that distortion due to operational conditions is reduced. The method of manufacturing includes the steps of: identifying a distortion-shape of the base configuration as it would occur by modeling operational conditions; identifying a counter-distortion-shape which ...
1. A method of manufacturing a part such that distortion due to operational conditions is reduced, the method of manufacturing comprising the steps of: determining a distortion-shape of an existing part during its operational use; identifying a counter-distortion-shape which is the geometric difference between a predet...
A method of manufacturing an annular case or part such that distortion due to operational conditions is reduced. The method of manufacturing includes the steps of: identifying a distortion-shape of the base configuration as it would occur by modeling operational conditions; identifying a counter-distortion-shape which ...
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A location of a number of fiducial points can be computed. The fiducial points can include impedance locations of an electrode disposed on a catheter in an impedance based coordinate system and magnetic locations of a magnetic position sensor disposed on the catheter in a magnetic based coordinate system. The impedance...
1. A method for registration between impedance and magnetic based coordinate systems, the method comprising: computing a location of a number of fiducial points, wherein the fiducial points include impedance locations of an electrode disposed on a catheter in an impedance based coordinate system and magnetic locations ...
A location of a number of fiducial points can be computed. The fiducial points can include impedance locations of an electrode disposed on a catheter in an impedance based coordinate system and magnetic locations of a magnetic position sensor disposed on the catheter in a magnetic based coordinate system. The impedance...
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Methods, devices, and systems provide for capturing and sharing emotion data to determine the emotional compatibility of couples for online dating or longer-term relationships. An emotion monitoring device (EMD) measures physiological signals obtained from biosensors and computes an emotion profile in response to stand...
1. A method for operating an online dating service, comprising: a. causing a display on a first user computing device of a first plurality of media, sequentially, to a first user, and receiving and storing a first series of physiological signals from a biosensor during the display; b. causing a display on a second user...
Methods, devices, and systems provide for capturing and sharing emotion data to determine the emotional compatibility of couples for online dating or longer-term relationships. An emotion monitoring device (EMD) measures physiological signals obtained from biosensors and computes an emotion profile in response to stand...
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3,775
A bone graft containment device includes a body formed via one or more helical structures extending about a longitudinal axis of the body from a first end to a second end to define a channel extending longitudinally therethrough. The channel is configured to receive a bone graft or bone graft substitute material therei...
1. A bone graft containment device, comprising: a body formed via one or more helical structures extending about a longitudinal axis of the body from a first end to a second end to define a channel extending longitudinally therethrough, the channel configured to receive a bone graft material therein, the one or more he...
A bone graft containment device includes a body formed via one or more helical structures extending about a longitudinal axis of the body from a first end to a second end to define a channel extending longitudinally therethrough. The channel is configured to receive a bone graft or bone graft substitute material therei...
3,700
17,037
17,037
14,760,519
3,741
A gas turbine is provided with a combustor having a pilot nozzle, a first main nozzle, and a second main nozzle. A combustor control device has a load interruption detector which detects load interruption of the gas turbine, a pilot nozzle flow rate control unit which increases the amount of premixed fuel supplied to t...
1-7. (canceled) 8. A gas turbine combustor control device comprising: a load interruption detector which detects load interruption of a gas turbine; a pilot nozzle flow rate control unit which increases the amount of premixed fuel supplied to a pilot nozzle, based on detection of the load interruption; a first main noz...
A gas turbine is provided with a combustor having a pilot nozzle, a first main nozzle, and a second main nozzle. A combustor control device has a load interruption detector which detects load interruption of the gas turbine, a pilot nozzle flow rate control unit which increases the amount of premixed fuel supplied to t...
3,700
17,038
17,038
14,591,832
3,761
Apparatus for allowing a welder to control the output power of a welding machine, and thus its arc power by applying force to a surface of a force sensing transducer assembly. The force sensing transducer assembly generates a force signal based upon the force applied, for example by reducing the resistance within the f...
1. Force sensing control apparatus for welding machines comprising: a force sensing transducer assembly for sensing force applied by a welder and for generating a force signal; a control interface module for generating a welding machine control signal based upon the force signal, the welding machine control signal conf...
Apparatus for allowing a welder to control the output power of a welding machine, and thus its arc power by applying force to a surface of a force sensing transducer assembly. The force sensing transducer assembly generates a force signal based upon the force applied, for example by reducing the resistance within the f...
3,700
17,039
17,039
14,747,449
3,753
A valve of a piston pump for a vehicle brake system has a closing body which is resiliently preloaded against a sealing seat. The closing body is formed in two parts with a damping piston and a closing element inserted therein. The damping piston is axially displaceably guided in a cylindrical piston guide. At least on...
1. A valve of a piston pump for a vehicle brake system, the valve comprising: a closing body resiliently preloaded against a sealing seat, the closing body formed in two parts with a damping piston and a closing element inserted in the damping piston, wherein the damping piston is axially displaceably guided in a cylin...
A valve of a piston pump for a vehicle brake system has a closing body which is resiliently preloaded against a sealing seat. The closing body is formed in two parts with a damping piston and a closing element inserted therein. The damping piston is axially displaceably guided in a cylindrical piston guide. At least on...
3,700
17,040
17,040
15,536,466
3,781
A plug for occluding an ocular canaliculus comprises a cylindrical body member having a first outer diameter. The cylindrical body member is provided along an external surface with at least one outwardly extending projection having a second outer diameter greater than the first outer diameter and larger than an inner d...
1. A plug for occluding an ocular canaliculus, comprising a cylindrical body member, said cylindrical body member having a first outer diameter, said cylindrical body member being provided along an external surface with at least one projection extending outwardly to a second outer diameter greater than said first outer...
A plug for occluding an ocular canaliculus comprises a cylindrical body member having a first outer diameter. The cylindrical body member is provided along an external surface with at least one outwardly extending projection having a second outer diameter greater than the first outer diameter and larger than an inner d...
3,700
17,041
17,041
15,713,441
3,793
A Histotripsy therapy system is provided that can include any number of features. In some embodiments, the system includes a high voltage power supply, a pulse generator electrically coupled to at least one signal switching amplifier, at least one matching network electrically coupled to the signal switching amplifier(...
1. A method of monitoring Doppler-based feedback during Histotripsy treatment comprising the steps of: transmitting Histotripsy pulses into a target tissue, the Histotripsy pulses having a pulse length less than 50 μsec, a peak negative pressure greater than 10 MPa, and a duty cycle less than 5%; generating a cavitatio...
A Histotripsy therapy system is provided that can include any number of features. In some embodiments, the system includes a high voltage power supply, a pulse generator electrically coupled to at least one signal switching amplifier, at least one matching network electrically coupled to the signal switching amplifier(...
3,700
17,042
17,042
14,780,883
3,735
A double container includes an outer layer body constituting an outer shell; an inner layer body including an upper opening communicating with a containing space, accommodated in the outer layer body, and deformable to undergo volume reduction; an inside plug including a tubular wall extending toward the containing spa...
1. A double container, comprising: an outer layer body constituting an outer shell of the double container; an inner layer body that includes an upper opening communicating with a containing space of a content, that is accommodated in the outer layer body, and that is deformable to undergo volume reduction; an inside p...
A double container includes an outer layer body constituting an outer shell; an inner layer body including an upper opening communicating with a containing space, accommodated in the outer layer body, and deformable to undergo volume reduction; an inside plug including a tubular wall extending toward the containing spa...
3,700
17,043
17,043
14,911,586
3,761
A coffee machine ( 1 ) for providing coffee brew with reduced caffeine content is disclosed. The coffee machine ( 1 ) comprises a mixer ( 8 ) for mixing coffee grind ( 19 ) and a caffeine-reducing additive ( 20 ), the mixer having a coffee inlet ( 14 ) for receiving the coffee grind ( 19 ), an additive inlet ( 18 ) for...
1. A coffee machine for providing coffee brew with reduced caffeine content comprising a mixer for mixing coffee grind and a caffeine-reducing additive, the mixer having a coffee inlet for receiving the coffee grind an additive inlet for receiving the caffeine-reducing additive, and a mixer outlet for providing a mixtu...
A coffee machine ( 1 ) for providing coffee brew with reduced caffeine content is disclosed. The coffee machine ( 1 ) comprises a mixer ( 8 ) for mixing coffee grind ( 19 ) and a caffeine-reducing additive ( 20 ), the mixer having a coffee inlet ( 14 ) for receiving the coffee grind ( 19 ), an additive inlet ( 18 ) for...
3,700
17,044
17,044
14,531,047
3,763
The present invention relates generally to an external condenser and light assembly and, more particularly, to an improved external air conditioning condenser and housing that is designed to additionally serve as a light assembly for an emergency vehicle. The condenser housing is mounted to the exterior of the emergenc...
1. An external automotive condenser and light assembly for mounting on a body of a vehicle, the condenser and light assembly comprising: a condenser housing having a top portion defining at least one top opening and a bottom portion defining at least one bottom opening, wherein each of said top opening and said bottom ...
The present invention relates generally to an external condenser and light assembly and, more particularly, to an improved external air conditioning condenser and housing that is designed to additionally serve as a light assembly for an emergency vehicle. The condenser housing is mounted to the exterior of the emergenc...
3,700
17,045
17,045
14,870,071
3,731
An adhesive clamp for reclosing a packaging bag, the adhesive clamp comprises a tape having one side of the tape coated with an adhesive substance and a clamping strip of foldable non-elastic material attached to the adhesive side of the tape and where the tape is wider and longer than the clamping strip.
1. A method comprising the steps of: obtaining an adhesive clamp mounted on a film, wherein each adhesive clamp comprises: a tape having one side of said tape coated with a single layer of adhesive material; and a strip of flat, foldable, non-elastic, material attached to said adhesive material; removing said adhesive...
An adhesive clamp for reclosing a packaging bag, the adhesive clamp comprises a tape having one side of the tape coated with an adhesive substance and a clamping strip of foldable non-elastic material attached to the adhesive side of the tape and where the tape is wider and longer than the clamping strip.1. A method co...
3,700
17,046
17,046
15,183,079
3,732
A travel accessory designed to provide comfort to the user during a trip contains a neck-rest, a travel cape, and an attachment mechanism. The neck-rest is removably attached to the travel cape so that the user can utilize the neck-rest and the travel cape independently. The neck-rest has a stuffing which is concealed ...
1. A travel accessory comprises: a neck-rest; a travel cape; an attachment mechanism; the neck-rest comprises a first pocket, a second pocket, and a hollow body; the hollow body comprises a concave section and a convex section; the travel cape comprises a neck section; the first pocket and the second pocket being integ...
A travel accessory designed to provide comfort to the user during a trip contains a neck-rest, a travel cape, and an attachment mechanism. The neck-rest is removably attached to the travel cape so that the user can utilize the neck-rest and the travel cape independently. The neck-rest has a stuffing which is concealed ...
3,700
17,047
17,047
13,703,023
3,763
A system has a compressor ( 22 ), a heat rejection heat exchanger ( 30 ), first and second ejectors ( 38, 202 ), first and second heat absorption heat exchangers ( 64, 220 ), and first and second separators ( 118, 210 ). The heat rejection heat exchanger is coupled to the compressor to receive refrigerant compressed by...
1. A system (200) comprising: a compressor (22); a heat rejection heat exchanger (30) coupled to the compressor to receive refrigerant compressed by the compressor; a first ejector (38) having: a primary inlet (40) coupled to the heat rejection heat exchanger to receive refrigerant; a secondary inlet (42); and an outle...
A system has a compressor ( 22 ), a heat rejection heat exchanger ( 30 ), first and second ejectors ( 38, 202 ), first and second heat absorption heat exchangers ( 64, 220 ), and first and second separators ( 118, 210 ). The heat rejection heat exchanger is coupled to the compressor to receive refrigerant compressed by...
3,700
17,048
17,048
14,239,658
3,794
The invention relates to a hyperthermia system for treating a patient, comprising an RF power unit, one or more RF antenna's connected to the RF power unit for generating a focused three-dimensional RF field, a controller for adjusting the RF power source and/or the one or more RF antenna's for steering the focused thr...
1. A hyperthermia system for treating a patient, comprising: an RF power unit; one or more RF antenna's connected to the RF power unit for generating a focused three-dimensional RF field; a controller for adjusting the RF power source and/or the one or more RF antenna's for steering the focused three-dimensional RF fie...
The invention relates to a hyperthermia system for treating a patient, comprising an RF power unit, one or more RF antenna's connected to the RF power unit for generating a focused three-dimensional RF field, a controller for adjusting the RF power source and/or the one or more RF antenna's for steering the focused thr...
3,700
17,049
17,049
12,673,205
3,711
A heuristic process for color formula calculation of pigmented shades matched to a target shade, comprising the steps of i) using suitable calibration scales to compile an effect matrix for each of the ingredients included in a coloring system, determining the optical materials parameters of the target shade...
1. A process for color formula calculation of pigmented shades matched to a target shade, comprising i) using suitable calibration scales to compile an effect matrix for each of the ingredients included in a coloring system, ii) determining the optical materials parameters of the target shade, iii) selecting a suitable...
A heuristic process for color formula calculation of pigmented shades matched to a target shade, comprising the steps of i) using suitable calibration scales to compile an effect matrix for each of the ingredients included in a coloring system, determining the optical materials parameters of the target shade...
3,700
17,050
17,050
14,107,275
3,761
The present invention relates generally to welding gas compositions used as shielding gases in an electric arc welding process. More particularly, the invention is directed a shielding gas compositions used in gas metal or tungsten metal arc welding processes for welding aluminum or aluminum alloy containing work piece...
1. A welding gas composition for use as a shielding gas in an electric arc welding process comprising: from 200 to less than 400 ppm oxygen; from 200 to less than 400 ppm of nitrous oxide, nitrogen or a combination thereof; and the remaining balance being an inert gas. 2. The shielding gas of claim 1 wherein: the oxyge...
The present invention relates generally to welding gas compositions used as shielding gases in an electric arc welding process. More particularly, the invention is directed a shielding gas compositions used in gas metal or tungsten metal arc welding processes for welding aluminum or aluminum alloy containing work piece...
3,700
17,051
17,051
14,240,319
3,754
A roving beverage dispensing device having a beverage container in a cooled compartment and a flexible beverage dispensing line with connecting device coupling its inlet end to the container is disclosed. A pressure line is releasably connected to the container and to a source of pressurized gas. An elongated tapping c...
1. A roving beverage dispensing device comprising: (a) a beverage container containing a liquid beverage to be dispensed, (b) a first, at least partially flexible, beverage dispensing line, comprising an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end being provided with connecting device for coupling said inlet end to the ...
A roving beverage dispensing device having a beverage container in a cooled compartment and a flexible beverage dispensing line with connecting device coupling its inlet end to the container is disclosed. A pressure line is releasably connected to the container and to a source of pressurized gas. An elongated tapping c...
3,700
17,052
17,052
14,710,841
3,761
A system and method to control the power supplied to heating elements of a conveyor oven. The conveyor oven includes a plurality of heating elements to evenly distribute heat in an oven compartment. During peak-loads, the current draw of the heating elements may exceed available power of a power supply. Therefore, a sy...
1. A conveyor oven comprising: an oven compartment; a conveyor extending through the oven compartment; a motor that drives the conveyor; a first heating element; a first relay that controls a current flow to the first heating element; a power supply that receives external power and distributes power to components withi...
A system and method to control the power supplied to heating elements of a conveyor oven. The conveyor oven includes a plurality of heating elements to evenly distribute heat in an oven compartment. During peak-loads, the current draw of the heating elements may exceed available power of a power supply. Therefore, a sy...
3,700
17,053
17,053
13,935,612
3,700
An intubation assembly includes an intubation probe adapted to be positioned in a tear duct. The probe includes a flexible tube and a flexible wire has an end which passes through an opening in the tube. The wire is used to pull the probe into the tear duct. The transition between the wire and the tube is continuous, t...
1. Intubation assembly comprising: an intubation probe designed to be positioned in the tear duct, comprising at least one part in the form of a tube (9) made from a flexible, biocompatible material; and a wire (7), made from a flexible material and joined to the probe, by means of which the probe is pulled to be moved...
An intubation assembly includes an intubation probe adapted to be positioned in a tear duct. The probe includes a flexible tube and a flexible wire has an end which passes through an opening in the tube. The wire is used to pull the probe into the tear duct. The transition between the wire and the tube is continuous, t...
3,700
17,054
17,054
14,765,509
3,741
A geared turbofan engine having a bypass ratio of at least six (6) includes a nacelle that encloses a fan assembly and at least part of an engine case that houses an engine core. The fan assembly is disposed fore of the engine case. The nacelle and engine case defining an annular fan duct for air flow that passes throu...
1. A gas turbine engine comprising: a nacelle that encloses a fan assembly and at least part of an engine case, the nacelle and engine case defining an annular bypass flow path for air flow that passes through the fan but that bypasses an engine core disposed within the engine case; the nacelle including a fore end and...
A geared turbofan engine having a bypass ratio of at least six (6) includes a nacelle that encloses a fan assembly and at least part of an engine case that houses an engine core. The fan assembly is disposed fore of the engine case. The nacelle and engine case defining an annular fan duct for air flow that passes throu...
3,700
17,055
17,055
15,403,472
3,761
The invention relates to tobacco wax compositions suitable for use in a vaporizer. The tobacco wax may comprise additional excipients including vapor agents, penetration agents, buffer agents, and rheological agents. The composition contains nicotine. The tobacco wax composition leaves a minimum of residue in the vapor...
(1) A system for a personal vaporizer comprising tobacco wax contained in a pod that is in contact with the receiving chamber. (2) The invention of claim 1, wherein the Pod has side airholes that align with side airholes of the receiving chamber. (3) The invention of claim 1, wherein the receiving chamber serves as the...
The invention relates to tobacco wax compositions suitable for use in a vaporizer. The tobacco wax may comprise additional excipients including vapor agents, penetration agents, buffer agents, and rheological agents. The composition contains nicotine. The tobacco wax composition leaves a minimum of residue in the vapor...
3,700
17,056
17,056
14,814,826
3,774
Graft compression and sizing tubes, methods of graft sizing and compression using such graft tubes, and kits of graft tubes are disclosed. A graft tube aids in graft preparation for a surgery by quickly and consistently compressing a graft to a desired diameter and measuring the length of the graft.
1. A graft tube assembly, comprising: a transparent body having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer diameter, and an inner diameter, wherein the inner diameter defines a hollowed tunnel configured to receive a graft; an etched ruler on the transparent body; a funneled entrance at the proximal end; a tapered tip at t...
Graft compression and sizing tubes, methods of graft sizing and compression using such graft tubes, and kits of graft tubes are disclosed. A graft tube aids in graft preparation for a surgery by quickly and consistently compressing a graft to a desired diameter and measuring the length of the graft.1. A graft tube asse...
3,700
17,057
17,057
15,890,316
3,734
Provided herein is a pocket pouch comprising one or more absorbency layers; a moisture free liner; and one or more resealable strips. Also provided herein are methods for attaching the pocket pouch to a cloth or disposable diaper, training pant, disposable bladder leak underwear, sanitary napkins, and/or disposable bib...
1. A system comprising: a pocket pouch releasably coupled to a diaper, the pocket pouch comprising: one or more absorbency layers; a moisture-free liner; and one or more resealable strips; wherein the pocket pouch is attached to an interior surface of the diaper. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein: the resealable strip...
Provided herein is a pocket pouch comprising one or more absorbency layers; a moisture free liner; and one or more resealable strips. Also provided herein are methods for attaching the pocket pouch to a cloth or disposable diaper, training pant, disposable bladder leak underwear, sanitary napkins, and/or disposable bib...
3,700
17,058
17,058
14,251,730
3,762
A home cooking appliance includes a housing and a gas cooktop on the housing. The gas cooktop includes a lower cooktop floor and an upper cooktop surface, the gas cooktop including a cooktop burner on the upper cooktop surface. The gas cooktop includes a gas rail system on the housing and disposed between the lower coo...
1. A home cooking appliance comprising: a housing; a gas cooktop on the housing, the gas cooktop having a lower cooktop floor and an upper cooktop surface, the gas cooktop having a cooktop burner on the upper cooktop surface; and a gas rail system on the housing, the gas rail system disposed between the lower cooktop f...
A home cooking appliance includes a housing and a gas cooktop on the housing. The gas cooktop includes a lower cooktop floor and an upper cooktop surface, the gas cooktop including a cooktop burner on the upper cooktop surface. The gas cooktop includes a gas rail system on the housing and disposed between the lower coo...
3,700
17,059
17,059
14,923,101
3,792
A method for treating a subject having a diseased or atrophic state of fibrotic tissue, kidney disease and associated nerve endings, or for promoting tissue regeneration in muscle tissue is accomplished through exposing the tissue with a laser light having a wavelength of about 400 nm to about 700 nm, or more preferabl...
1. A method of treating conditions related to diseased or atrophic states of fibrotic tissue, and promoting endothelial preservation and proliferation for organ tissue regeneration and repair in a subject comprising exposing the tissue to laser light having a wavelength of about 400 nm to about 700 nm. 2. The method of...
A method for treating a subject having a diseased or atrophic state of fibrotic tissue, kidney disease and associated nerve endings, or for promoting tissue regeneration in muscle tissue is accomplished through exposing the tissue with a laser light having a wavelength of about 400 nm to about 700 nm, or more preferabl...
3,700
17,060
17,060
14,831,997
3,753
A gas turbine engine component includes a wall that provides an exterior surface and an interior flow path surface. The wall has a wall thickness. A protrusion is arranged on the wall that extends a height beyond the wall thickness and provides a portion of the interior flow path surface. A film cooling hole that has a...
1. A gas turbine engine component comprising: a wall providing an exterior surface and an interior flow path surface, the wall having a wall thickness; a protrusion arranged on the wall and extending a height beyond the wall thickness and providing a portion of the interior flow path surface; and a film cooling hole ha...
A gas turbine engine component includes a wall that provides an exterior surface and an interior flow path surface. The wall has a wall thickness. A protrusion is arranged on the wall that extends a height beyond the wall thickness and provides a portion of the interior flow path surface. A film cooling hole that has a...
3,700
17,061
17,061
14,430,606
3,745
A gas turbine engine includes a fan rotating structure including a plurality of fan blades supported on a hub that defines a frontal area. A turbine section drives the fan through a geared architecture about the axis. The fan rotating structure includes a weight of the fan rotating structure relative to the frontal are...
1. A gas turbine engine comprising: a fan rotating structure including a plurality of fan blades supported on a hub; a turbine section; and a geared architecture driven by the turbine section for rotating the fan about the axis, wherein a weight of the fan rotating structure relative to a frontal area of the fan rotati...
A gas turbine engine includes a fan rotating structure including a plurality of fan blades supported on a hub that defines a frontal area. A turbine section drives the fan through a geared architecture about the axis. The fan rotating structure includes a weight of the fan rotating structure relative to the frontal are...
3,700
17,062
17,062
15,336,662
3,792
Medical devices allow for the complete removal of a portion of an implantable component that contains a magnet. Such structure allows a recipient to undergo MRI procedures without interference from the implanted magnet. The magnet can also be contained within a larger, non-magnetic chassis that acts as an enlarged leve...
1. An apparatus comprising: an implantable stimulator unit; an implantable coil assembly configured to wirelessly couple the implantable stimulator unit with an external component of an auditory prosthesis; and a releasable connector disposed between the implantable coil assembly and the implantable stimulator unit, wh...
Medical devices allow for the complete removal of a portion of an implantable component that contains a magnet. Such structure allows a recipient to undergo MRI procedures without interference from the implanted magnet. The magnet can also be contained within a larger, non-magnetic chassis that acts as an enlarged leve...
3,700
17,063
17,063
15,534,037
3,799
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is provided for imaging immune response of soft tissue to therapy by, prior to therapy, administering a contrast agent to the soft tissue; imaging a region of interest using delta relaxation enhanced magnetic resonance (DREMR) to define a functional section; selectively samplin...
1. A diagnostic method for imaging immune response of soft tissue to therapy using a magnetic resonance imaging system, comprising: prior to therapy, administering a contrast agent to the soft tissue; imaging a region of interest using delta relaxation enhanced magnetic resonance (DREMR) to define a functional section;...
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is provided for imaging immune response of soft tissue to therapy by, prior to therapy, administering a contrast agent to the soft tissue; imaging a region of interest using delta relaxation enhanced magnetic resonance (DREMR) to define a functional section; selectively samplin...
3,700
17,064
17,064
15,127,162
3,793
It is an insight of the invention that to achieve good treatment efficiency there is a need to minimize the cooling times and while preventing overheating of a subject treated. This object is achieved by a guided thermal treatment system, comprising:—a thermal treatment system configured for applying thermal treatment ...
1. A guided thermal treatment system, comprising: a thermal treatment system configured for applying thermal treatment pulses to a patient, wherein the thermal treatment pulses are spaced in time by a cool-down period, a guidance system, configured to provide guidance to the thermal treatment, wherein the guidance syst...
It is an insight of the invention that to achieve good treatment efficiency there is a need to minimize the cooling times and while preventing overheating of a subject treated. This object is achieved by a guided thermal treatment system, comprising:—a thermal treatment system configured for applying thermal treatment ...
3,700
17,065
17,065
14,056,485
3,741
An assembly of a combustor and fuel manifold comprises a fuel manifold having at least an annular portion with a plurality of fuel outlets facing at least partially radially inward. A combustor comprises an annular inner liner and an annular outer liner spaced apart from the inner liner, the inner liner and outer liner...
1. An assembly of a combustor and fuel manifold, the assembly comprising: a fuel manifold having at least an annular portion with a plurality of fuel outlets facing at least partially radially inward; and a combustor comprising an annular inner liner and an annular outer liner spaced apart from the inner liner, the inn...
An assembly of a combustor and fuel manifold comprises a fuel manifold having at least an annular portion with a plurality of fuel outlets facing at least partially radially inward. A combustor comprises an annular inner liner and an annular outer liner spaced apart from the inner liner, the inner liner and outer liner...
3,700
17,066
17,066
15,262,957
3,774
An x-ray marker for an endoprosthesis and an endoprosthesis with an x-ray marker are provided. The endoprosthesis includes a hollow cylinder made of a first radiopaque metal and a marker element, which is fixedly connected to the hollow cylinder and which is arranged inside the hollow cylinder and consists of a second ...
1. An x-ray marker for an endoprosthesis, comprising a hollow cylinder made of a first radiopaque metal and a marker element, wherein the marker element is fixedly connected to the hollow cylinder and is arranged inside the hollow cylinder and consists of a second radiopaque metal or an alloy thereof, and an electrical...
An x-ray marker for an endoprosthesis and an endoprosthesis with an x-ray marker are provided. The endoprosthesis includes a hollow cylinder made of a first radiopaque metal and a marker element, which is fixedly connected to the hollow cylinder and which is arranged inside the hollow cylinder and consists of a second ...
3,700
17,067
17,067
15,236,672
3,761
An electric arc welder and a method for performing a pulse welding process producing reduced spatter. The welder produces a current between an advancing electrode and a workpiece. The welder includes a short-detecting capability for detecting a short condition upon occurrence of a short circuit between the advancing el...
1. A method for reducing spatter in a pulsed arc-welding process, said method comprising: tracking times of occurrence of short intervals during pulse periods of a pulsed arc-welding process using a controller of a welding system; estimating a temporal location of a short interval for at least a next pulse period of th...
An electric arc welder and a method for performing a pulse welding process producing reduced spatter. The welder produces a current between an advancing electrode and a workpiece. The welder includes a short-detecting capability for detecting a short condition upon occurrence of a short circuit between the advancing el...
3,700
17,068
17,068
15,108,302
3,772
Process for making up an area of human keratin materials using a makeup device including a substrate having at least one transfer surface, and a coat of cosmetic colouring ink borne by the transfer surface and obtained by printing, using at least one digital printer, and a cosmetic coating comprising an oil borne by th...
1. A process for making up an area of human keratin materials using a makeup device comprising a substrate having at least one transfer surface, and a coat of cosmetic colouring ink borne by the transfer surface and obtained by printing, using at least one digital printer, and a cosmetic coating comprising an oil, the ...
Process for making up an area of human keratin materials using a makeup device including a substrate having at least one transfer surface, and a coat of cosmetic colouring ink borne by the transfer surface and obtained by printing, using at least one digital printer, and a cosmetic coating comprising an oil borne by th...
3,700
17,069
17,069
15,464,059
3,762
A modular datacenter facility and a method thereof is provided in accordance with some embodiments. The module datacenter facility can be constructed with an initial set of building modules of different types of functionality. A first building module can be a data-floor building module. A first set of sidewall-connecte...
1. An apparatus, comprising: a modular datacenter facility constructed with at least an initial set of building modules of different types of functionality to form the modular datacenter facility, wherein each type of building module in the set has a specific collection of functionality associated with that type of bui...
A modular datacenter facility and a method thereof is provided in accordance with some embodiments. The module datacenter facility can be constructed with an initial set of building modules of different types of functionality. A first building module can be a data-floor building module. A first set of sidewall-connecte...
3,700
17,070
17,070
13,296,816
3,774
The invention relates to a pump comprising a wall, which forms an enclosed fluid volumetric space and which can be moved by a first force in a direction resulting in a decrease in volume and, after a preceding decrease in volumetric space, can be moved by a second force in a direction resulting in an increase in volume...
1. A prosthetic device for attachment to a lower extremity comprising: at least one pressure element; a pistonless vacuum pump comprising an elastically deformable material and a wall forming a closed-off fluid volume adjacent the at least one pressure element, the wall being flexible or having flexible portions so tha...
The invention relates to a pump comprising a wall, which forms an enclosed fluid volumetric space and which can be moved by a first force in a direction resulting in a decrease in volume and, after a preceding decrease in volumetric space, can be moved by a second force in a direction resulting in an increase in volume...
3,700
17,071
17,071
15,359,628
3,754
A reusable Siphon Head which has a helical threaded opening that allows to install it on standard beverage bottles. The Siphon Head enables to dispense carbonated beverages multiple times from the same beverage bottle with minimal loss of gas pressure. The Siphon Head has a screw based valve which enables to achieve gr...
1. A siphon head for dispensing beverages, which can be installed on standard beverage bottles; wherein said siphon head comprising: a main structure, a screw, a rotating member, a plug, a pipe and a washer; wherein said plug and said washer are made of elastic material; wherein, said main structure comprising: a cylin...
A reusable Siphon Head which has a helical threaded opening that allows to install it on standard beverage bottles. The Siphon Head enables to dispense carbonated beverages multiple times from the same beverage bottle with minimal loss of gas pressure. The Siphon Head has a screw based valve which enables to achieve gr...
3,700
17,072
17,072
14,969,657
3,731
A customizable wrapper for a product, such as a candy bar, including a wrapper assembly having a pair of removable edges. A face sheet of the wrapper assembly includes a printable surface and an integrated wrapper sized to cover the product on both a front and back. A back sheet of the wrapper assembly includes a remov...
1. A method of customizing a wrapper for a candy bar as a gift or favor for an event or occasion, comprising the steps of: obtaining a candy bar wrapped in an original identifiable packaging; obtaining a customizable wrapper assembly including a face sheet removably adhered to a back sheet, the face sheet including a w...
A customizable wrapper for a product, such as a candy bar, including a wrapper assembly having a pair of removable edges. A face sheet of the wrapper assembly includes a printable surface and an integrated wrapper sized to cover the product on both a front and back. A back sheet of the wrapper assembly includes a remov...
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A respiratory effort belt to be worn by a person undergoing a sleep study comprises a PVDF piezo film transducer having opposite major surfaces metalized and electrical leads electronically connected to the metalized surfaces adhesively bonded to an inelastic cover layer that is, in turn, adhesively joined to an stretc...
1. A respiratory effort belt comprising: (a) an elastic band of a length sufficient to encircle a person's torso; (b) a transducer comprising a strip of PVDF film having a layer of metallization on opposed major surfaces of the strip; (c) first and second electrical leads individually connected to the layers of metalli...
A respiratory effort belt to be worn by a person undergoing a sleep study comprises a PVDF piezo film transducer having opposite major surfaces metalized and electrical leads electronically connected to the metalized surfaces adhesively bonded to an inelastic cover layer that is, in turn, adhesively joined to an stretc...
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A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn is plaited to portions of the exterior surface of...
1. A glove comprising: (a) a palm section, and a plurality of finger sections; (b) a primary yarn defining the palm section, and the plurality of finger sections, the primary yarn having an interior surface defining an interior surface of the glove and an exterior surface defining an exterior surface of the glove; and ...
A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn is plaited to portions of the exterior surface of...
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A multi-compartment transport refrigeration system includes a compressor having suction port, discharge port and intermediate inlet port; a heat rejecting heat exchanger; an economizer heat exchanger having a first refrigerant flow path and a second refrigerant flow path therethrough; a first evaporator expansion devic...
1. A multi-compartment transport refrigeration system comprising: a compressor having a suction port, a discharge port and an intermediate inlet port located at an intermediate location along a compression path between the compressor suction port and the compressor discharge port; a heat rejecting heat exchanger downst...
A multi-compartment transport refrigeration system includes a compressor having suction port, discharge port and intermediate inlet port; a heat rejecting heat exchanger; an economizer heat exchanger having a first refrigerant flow path and a second refrigerant flow path therethrough; a first evaporator expansion devic...
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A huarache sport sandal with a unique strap systems is described. The sandal strap includes a G-hook and G-Hook strap system to facilitate the comfortable adjustment of the sandal on a foot. Additional adjustments in the strap systems include a ladder buckle and a hook and loop adjustment system. The strap system is at...
1. A huarache sport sandal comprising: a sole for the sandal with one sole hole near a toe of the sole, an interior sole wing situated near a heel of the sole, and an exterior sole wing on an opposite side of the sole from the interior sole wing, near the heel of the sole, wherein the interior sole wing and the exterio...
A huarache sport sandal with a unique strap systems is described. The sandal strap includes a G-hook and G-Hook strap system to facilitate the comfortable adjustment of the sandal on a foot. Additional adjustments in the strap systems include a ladder buckle and a hook and loop adjustment system. The strap system is at...
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A robot guiding system employing an endoscope ( 12 ), a robot ( 11 ), a robot controller ( 21 ), an endoscope controller ( 22 ) and an image integration module ( 24 ). In operation, the robot controller ( 21 ) command the robot ( 11 ) to move the endoscope ( 12 ) within the anatomical region,and the endoscope controlle...
1. A robot guiding system, comprising: a robot unit including an endoscope operable to generate an intra-operative endoscopic image of an anatomical region, and a robot operably connected to the endoscope to move the endoscope within the anatomical region; and a control unit including a robot controller operably conne...
A robot guiding system employing an endoscope ( 12 ), a robot ( 11 ), a robot controller ( 21 ), an endoscope controller ( 22 ) and an image integration module ( 24 ). In operation, the robot controller ( 21 ) command the robot ( 11 ) to move the endoscope ( 12 ) within the anatomical region,and the endoscope controlle...
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A beverage supply apparatus for supplying multiple types of beverage. The beverage supply apparatus may include a number of nozzles for discharging multiple types of beverages, a touch panel for displaying options for the multiple types of beverages while also receiving a selection operation for one beverage from among...
1. A beverage supply apparatus that supplies two or more kinds of beverages, the beverage supply apparatus comprising: a plurality of nozzles that discharges the two or more kinds of beverages; a touch panel that displays selection options of the two or more kinds of beverages and receives a selection operation for sel...
A beverage supply apparatus for supplying multiple types of beverage. The beverage supply apparatus may include a number of nozzles for discharging multiple types of beverages, a touch panel for displaying options for the multiple types of beverages while also receiving a selection operation for one beverage from among...
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Methods and items useful at least therein are provided for IBS related testing and treatment. Disclosed is a patch useful in determining if one or more test materials can cause allergic contact dermatitis in a patient. A kit containing information on use and that may include such a patch and/or test material(s) is also...
1. A patch for identifying allergens that cause IBS in a patient using a relation between Type IV allergic contact dermatitis and IBS, the patch comprising: one or more test materials selected from the group consisting of food and food additive based substances that have the potential to cause Type 4 allergic contact d...
Methods and items useful at least therein are provided for IBS related testing and treatment. Disclosed is a patch useful in determining if one or more test materials can cause allergic contact dermatitis in a patient. A kit containing information on use and that may include such a patch and/or test material(s) is also...
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There are provided an entertainment device, a display control method, a program, and an information storage medium for enabling command information arranged on a screen to be less of a nuisance for the user than before. A voice receiving section ( 56 ) receives a voice. When the voice represents prescribed information,...
1. An entertainment device comprising: a voice receiving section configured to receive a voice; a command information arranging section configured such that when the voice represents prescribed information, the command information arranging section arranges command information at a position on a screen in accordance wi...
There are provided an entertainment device, a display control method, a program, and an information storage medium for enabling command information arranged on a screen to be less of a nuisance for the user than before. A voice receiving section ( 56 ) receives a voice. When the voice represents prescribed information,...
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A disposable urine trap in the form of a foldable pad that envelops the male genitalia and closes around the organ to form a barrier that prevents urine from escaping the trap. The pad includes an asymmetric pair of wings that are separated by a gap and attached to the main body of the pad. The first wing is preferably...
1. A urine trap for a male, comprising: an inner fluid transmissive layer, an absorbent layer, and a fluid impermeable layer cooperating to form a pad, the pad including: a main absorbent region formed on a first side with a main region registration edge and the first and second wings projecting from a second side oppo...
A disposable urine trap in the form of a foldable pad that envelops the male genitalia and closes around the organ to form a barrier that prevents urine from escaping the trap. The pad includes an asymmetric pair of wings that are separated by a gap and attached to the main body of the pad. The first wing is preferably...
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12,845,151
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A braking system with an electric hydraulic booster includes a booster chamber, a booster piston activating chamber, a booster piston located between the booster chamber and the booster activating chamber, and a solenoid valve operably connected to a high pressure source, the booster chamber, and the booster piston act...
1. A braking system with an electric hydraulic booster comprising: a booster chamber; a booster piston activating chamber; a booster piston located between the booster chamber and the booster activating chamber; and a solenoid valve operably connected to a high pressure source, the booster chamber, and the booster pist...
A braking system with an electric hydraulic booster includes a booster chamber, a booster piston activating chamber, a booster piston located between the booster chamber and the booster activating chamber, and a solenoid valve operably connected to a high pressure source, the booster chamber, and the booster piston act...
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A medical assembly ( 100 ) includes a package ( 101 ) having an outer surface ( 102 ) with a major face ( 103 ) defining an aperture ( 701 ). An aperture-sealing label ( 702 ) selectively attaches to the outer surface to close the aperture and to be selectively peelable from the outer surface to expose the aperture. Fi...
1. A medical assembly, comprising: a package comprising an outer surface having a major face defining an aperture; an aperture sealing label to selectively attach to the outer surface to close the aperture and to be selectively peelable from the outer surface to expose the aperture; and five sheets arranged in a stacke...
A medical assembly ( 100 ) includes a package ( 101 ) having an outer surface ( 102 ) with a major face ( 103 ) defining an aperture ( 701 ). An aperture-sealing label ( 702 ) selectively attaches to the outer surface to close the aperture and to be selectively peelable from the outer surface to expose the aperture. Fi...
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An aerosol delivery device sensory system is provided. The system may include an outer body, an atomizer, and an infrared sensor. The atomizer, which may be received in the outer body, may include a heating element. The infrared sensor may be configured to measure infrared radiation produced by the atomizer. The infrar...
1. An aerosol delivery device sensory system, comprising: an outer body; an atomizer comprising a heating element and received in the outer body; and an infrared sensor, the infrared sensor being configured to measure infrared radiation produced by the atomizer. 2. The aerosol delivery device sensory system of claim 1,...
An aerosol delivery device sensory system is provided. The system may include an outer body, an atomizer, and an infrared sensor. The atomizer, which may be received in the outer body, may include a heating element. The infrared sensor may be configured to measure infrared radiation produced by the atomizer. The infrar...
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17,085
15,368,479
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Systems and methods for dispensing a viscous fluid using an apparatus that may include: a housing; an applicator coupling on the housing that can releasably couple an applicator that contains a viscous fluid; a gas supply coupling that receives a pressurized gas from a gas supply; a valve having a first open position i...
1. A hand-held apparatus for application of a viscous fluid, comprising: a housing; an applicator coupling disposed on the housing and configured to releasably couple to an applicator that contains a viscous fluid; a gas supply coupling disposed on or within the housing, the gas supply coupling being configured to rece...
Systems and methods for dispensing a viscous fluid using an apparatus that may include: a housing; an applicator coupling on the housing that can releasably couple an applicator that contains a viscous fluid; a gas supply coupling that receives a pressurized gas from a gas supply; a valve having a first open position i...
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A flat-fold, filtering, face-piece respirator 10 that has a harness 14 , a mask body 12 , and first and second flanges 30 a, 30 b . The mask body 12 is capable of being folded flat for storage and can be opened into a cup-shaped configuration for use. The mask body 12 comprises a filtering structure 16...
1. A flat-fold, filtering face-piece respirator that comprises: (a) a harness; (b) a mask body that is capable of being folded flat for storage and opened into a cup-shaped configuration for use and that comprises a filtering structure; and (c) first and second flanges that are disposed on first and second sides of the...
A flat-fold, filtering, face-piece respirator 10 that has a harness 14 , a mask body 12 , and first and second flanges 30 a, 30 b . The mask body 12 is capable of being folded flat for storage and can be opened into a cup-shaped configuration for use. The mask body 12 comprises a filtering structure 16...
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17,087
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3,763
A system includes a first heat exchanger, a flash tank, a first compressor, a condenser, a second heat exchanger, and a second compressor. The first heat exchanger removes heat from carbon dioxide refrigerant. The flash tank stores the carbon dioxide refrigerant from the first heat exchanger. The first compressor compr...
1. A system comprising: a first heat exchanger configured to remove heat from carbon dioxide refrigerant; a flash tank configured to store the carbon dioxide refrigerant from the first heat exchanger; a first compressor configured to compress the carbon dioxide refrigerant and to send the compressed carbon dioxide refr...
A system includes a first heat exchanger, a flash tank, a first compressor, a condenser, a second heat exchanger, and a second compressor. The first heat exchanger removes heat from carbon dioxide refrigerant. The flash tank stores the carbon dioxide refrigerant from the first heat exchanger. The first compressor compr...
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17,088
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Disclosed are embodiments of a system and method for baling recyclable materials and managing the baling of recyclable materials. The apparatus for baling includes a baler for compressing and baling recyclable materials, a scale, label printer, and a processor. Certain embodiments further comprise at least one digital ...
1. An apparatus for baling materials comprising: a baler for baling materials; a scale with digital signal output; a processor operably connected to said scale; and an input device operably connected to said processor. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one digital camera, wherein the digital came...
Disclosed are embodiments of a system and method for baling recyclable materials and managing the baling of recyclable materials. The apparatus for baling includes a baler for compressing and baling recyclable materials, a scale, label printer, and a processor. Certain embodiments further comprise at least one digital ...
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A patient support apparatus configured to enable an occupant of the patient support apparatus to perform a physical therapy routine while being supported by the patient support apparatus.
1. A patient support apparatus for providing physical therapy to an occupant, the patient support apparatus comprising: a processor, a sensor unit operable to sense the position and motion of limbs of the occupant in the patient support apparatus and to transmit information representing the position and motion of the l...
A patient support apparatus configured to enable an occupant of the patient support apparatus to perform a physical therapy routine while being supported by the patient support apparatus.1. A patient support apparatus for providing physical therapy to an occupant, the patient support apparatus comprising: a processor, ...
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A method of milling an engine bore is disclosed. The method may include inserting a milling tool having a plurality of cutting edges along a longitudinal axis into an engine bore, rotating the milling tool about the longitudinal axis and moving the milling tool around a perimeter of the engine bore to remove material f...
1. A method comprising: inserting a milling tool having a plurality of cutting edges along a longitudinal axis into an engine bore; rotating the milling tool about the longitudinal axis and moving the milling tool around a perimeter of the engine bore to remove material from the engine bore and form a tapered bore; and...
A method of milling an engine bore is disclosed. The method may include inserting a milling tool having a plurality of cutting edges along a longitudinal axis into an engine bore, rotating the milling tool about the longitudinal axis and moving the milling tool around a perimeter of the engine bore to remove material f...
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A method of laser drilling, forming a perforation, cutting, separating or otherwise processing a material includes focusing a pulsed laser beam into a laser beam focal line, and directing the laser beam focal line into a workpiece comprising a stack including at least: a first layer, facing the laser beam, the first la...
1. A method of laser processing comprising: forming a laser beam focal line in a workpiece, the laser beam focal line being formed from a pulsed laser beam, the workpiece comprising: a first layer, a second layer, and a beam disruption element located between the first and second layers; and the laser beam focal line g...
A method of laser drilling, forming a perforation, cutting, separating or otherwise processing a material includes focusing a pulsed laser beam into a laser beam focal line, and directing the laser beam focal line into a workpiece comprising a stack including at least: a first layer, facing the laser beam, the first la...
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The present disclosure relates generally to catheter devices, including irrigated and non-irrigated ablation catheters. More specifically, this disclosure relates to irrigated ablation catheters including an irrigation lumen having at least one electronic device at least partially disposed therein. In many embodiments,...
1. An irrigated ablation catheter comprising: an electrode tip assembly; an irrigation lumen having a distal end and a proximal end; and an electronic device having a distal end and a proximal end and being disposed at least partially within the irrigation lumen. 2. The irrigated ablation catheter of claim 1 wherein th...
The present disclosure relates generally to catheter devices, including irrigated and non-irrigated ablation catheters. More specifically, this disclosure relates to irrigated ablation catheters including an irrigation lumen having at least one electronic device at least partially disposed therein. In many embodiments,...
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A heating cooker includes a heating chamber that houses food, a heating unit that heats the food in the heating chamber, an imaging unit that acquires image data on the food after the food has been housed in the heating chamber, a setting unit that accepts a user input relating to heating control content defining a hea...
1. A heating cooker comprising: a heating chamber that houses food; a heating unit that heats the food in the heating chamber; an image data acquisition unit that acquires image data on the food after the food has been housed in the heating chamber; an acceptance unit that accepts a user input relating to heating contr...
A heating cooker includes a heating chamber that houses food, a heating unit that heats the food in the heating chamber, an imaging unit that acquires image data on the food after the food has been housed in the heating chamber, a setting unit that accepts a user input relating to heating control content defining a hea...
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17,094
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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 apparatus adapted to be worn by a subject, the apparatus comprising: an earpiece module; flexible circuitry located within the earpiece module; and at least one physiological sensor supported by the flexible circuitry, wherein the at least one physiological sensor is configured to sense physiological information ...
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...
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17,095
14,102,250
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The present disclosure relates to a handheld device for optoacoustic imaging of an object and a corresponding method comprising an irradiation unit configured for irradiating the object with electromagnetic radiation, for example light, and a detector unit for detecting acoustic, for example ultrasonic, waves which are...
1. A handheld device for optoacoustic imaging of an object, the handheld device comprising: an irradiation unit configured to irradiate the object with electromagnetic radiation, and a detector unit configured to detect acoustic waves which are generated in the object upon irradiation with electromagnetic radiation, wh...
The present disclosure relates to a handheld device for optoacoustic imaging of an object and a corresponding method comprising an irradiation unit configured for irradiating the object with electromagnetic radiation, for example light, and a detector unit for detecting acoustic, for example ultrasonic, waves which are...
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An assembly and system for collection and assessment of physiological data is provided. The assembly includes a physiological data acquisition module that may be used in combination with a head harness for the collection, recordation, storage and transmission of quality physiological data. The assembly integrates easy ...
1. A physiological data acquisition assembly for use in combination with a head harness, the physiological data acquisition assembly comprising: a physiological data acquisition module adapted to be removably housed by the head harness, wherein the head harness includes a base strap adapted to be adjustably secured aro...
An assembly and system for collection and assessment of physiological data is provided. The assembly includes a physiological data acquisition module that may be used in combination with a head harness for the collection, recordation, storage and transmission of quality physiological data. The assembly integrates easy ...
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A method of providing a multiple-stage contest is provided. A plurality of contest entries eligible to win a multiple-stage contest are sold to a plurality of contestants, each contest entry being defined at least by a set of one or more distinct identifiers. At each stage in the multiple-stage contest, one or more det...
1. A method of providing a multiple-stage contest, comprising: at each of a plurality of stages in a contest, causing a portion of a plurality of contest entries eligible to win the contest to become ineligible to win the contest; and determining at least one winning contest entry from one or more contest entries rem...
A method of providing a multiple-stage contest is provided. A plurality of contest entries eligible to win a multiple-stage contest are sold to a plurality of contestants, each contest entry being defined at least by a set of one or more distinct identifiers. At each stage in the multiple-stage contest, one or more det...
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Apparatus and method for grilling foodstuffs over an open heat source comprising a stake for securing into a ground surface proximate a heat source; a skewer configured for adjustable connection with the stake; and a clamp configured to secure the skewer in connection to the stake and in a selected position with respec...
1. An apparatus for grilling food over an open heat source, the apparatus comprising: a stake for securing to a ground surface proximate a heat source; a skewer configured for adjustable connection with the stake; and a clamp configured to secure the skewer in connection to the stake and in a selected position with res...
Apparatus and method for grilling foodstuffs over an open heat source comprising a stake for securing into a ground surface proximate a heat source; a skewer configured for adjustable connection with the stake; and a clamp configured to secure the skewer in connection to the stake and in a selected position with respec...
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Provided is a golf club head that includes a face portion for hitting a ball. The face portion has a thick portion that includes a face center, and a peripheral portion that is thinner than the thick portion and surrounds the thick portion. The thick portion extends along a central axis line, and has a recessed portion...
1. A golf club head comprising a face portion for hitting a ball, wherein the face portion has a thick portion that includes a face center, and a peripheral portion that is thinner than the thick portion and surrounds the thick portion, the thick portion extends along a central axis line that extends in a top-sole dire...
Provided is a golf club head that includes a face portion for hitting a ball. The face portion has a thick portion that includes a face center, and a peripheral portion that is thinner than the thick portion and surrounds the thick portion. The thick portion extends along a central axis line, and has a recessed portion...
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