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The invention provides methods for diagnosing and treating deep vein thrombosis and other conditions associated with occluded or constricted vessels. According to certain aspects, methods of the invention involve inserting a sensing device into a vessel having a thrombus therein, assessing, with the sensing device, one...
1. A method for treating deep vein thrombosis, the method comprising inserting a sensing device into a vessel having a thrombus therein; assessing, with the sensing device, one or more functional parameters within the vessel; performing an interventional therapy for treating the thrombus based on the assessing step; an...
The invention provides methods for diagnosing and treating deep vein thrombosis and other conditions associated with occluded or constricted vessels. According to certain aspects, methods of the invention involve inserting a sensing device into a vessel having a thrombus therein, assessing, with the sensing device, one...
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A system includes at least one piezoelectric transducer array having a plurality of piezoelectric transducer elements. The transducer array is configured to be placed on an area of skin. A phase control system is configured to generate a first electrical actuation signal for actuating the transducer elements to emit fi...
1. A system comprising: at least one piezoelectric transducer array including a plurality of piezoelectric transducer elements, the transducer array being configured to be placed on an area of skin; a phased array control system configured to generate a first electrical actuation signal for actuating the transducer ele...
A system includes at least one piezoelectric transducer array having a plurality of piezoelectric transducer elements. The transducer array is configured to be placed on an area of skin. A phase control system is configured to generate a first electrical actuation signal for actuating the transducer elements to emit fi...
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Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, locating, tracking, monitoring, deflating, and retrieving the same are provided.
1. An intragastric volume-occupying device, comprising: an intragastric balloon having a wall and a lumen; and methylene blue in a solid form contained within the lumen of the intragastric balloon, wherein the methylene blue is configured to indicate a failure of the intragastric volume-occupying device by being reduce...
Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, locating, tracking, monitoring, deflating, and retrieving the same are provided.1. An intragastric volume-occupying device, comprising: an intragastric balloon having a wall a...
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An example coupling for an electric vehicle battery pack includes an attachment member configured to connect to a cold plate, a fluid inlet extending from the attachment member, and a fluid outlet extending from the attachment member.
1. A coupling for an electric vehicle battery pack, comprising: an attachment member configured to connect to a cold plate; a fluid inlet extending from the attachment member; and a fluid outlet extending from the attachment member. 2. The coupling of claim 1, wherein the fluid inlet and the attachment member both esta...
An example coupling for an electric vehicle battery pack includes an attachment member configured to connect to a cold plate, a fluid inlet extending from the attachment member, and a fluid outlet extending from the attachment member.1. A coupling for an electric vehicle battery pack, comprising: an attachment member c...
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An ice maker assembly is disposed in the ice compartment of a refrigerator, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is in direct contact with an ice maker tray portion, and a tray temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the ice maker tray portion. A ...
1. A refrigerator comprising: a fresh food compartment; a freezer compartment; an ice compartment disposed in the fresh food compartment; an ice maker assembly disposed in the ice compartment, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is in direct contact with...
An ice maker assembly is disposed in the ice compartment of a refrigerator, the ice maker assembly including an ice maker tray/evaporator having an evaporator cooling tube which is in direct contact with an ice maker tray portion, and a tray temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the ice maker tray portion. A ...
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Systems and methods for communicating cardiac events between a plurality of implantable medical devices. In one example, a system comprises a first leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) implantable at a first heart site and a second leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) implantable at a second heart site. The first LCP is config...
1. A medical system comprising: a first leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) implantable at a first heart site; a second leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) implantable at a second heart site; the first LCP is configured to communicate information related to a cardiac event that is sensed by the first LCP at the first heart s...
Systems and methods for communicating cardiac events between a plurality of implantable medical devices. In one example, a system comprises a first leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) implantable at a first heart site and a second leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) implantable at a second heart site. The first LCP is config...
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A compressor apparatus includes: an inner flowpath surface; an outer flowpath surface; an array of stator airfoils extending between the inner and outer flowpath surfaces; and an array of airfoil-shaped splitter vanes extending from at least one of the inner and outer flowpath surfaces, the splitter vanes alternating w...
1. A compressor apparatus comprising: an arcuate inner wall defining an inner flowpath surface; an arcuate outer wall defining an outer flowpath surface; an array of axial-flow stator airfoils extending between the inner and outer flowpath surfaces, wherein the stator airfoils each have a root, a tip, a leading edge, a...
A compressor apparatus includes: an inner flowpath surface; an outer flowpath surface; an array of stator airfoils extending between the inner and outer flowpath surfaces; and an array of airfoil-shaped splitter vanes extending from at least one of the inner and outer flowpath surfaces, the splitter vanes alternating w...
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An exhaust mixer for a gas turbine engine where each outer lobe has at the downstream end a circumferential offset in a direction corresponding to that of the swirl component of the flow entering the mixer. The mixer has a crest line having at least a downstream portion curved with respect with respect to a circumferen...
1. An exhaust mixer for a gas turbine engine of the type having an annular bypass passage for channelling air from a fan flow and a main gas path passage, the exhaust mixer being adapted to receive a flow from the main gas path passage having a swirl component in a given direction, the exhaust mixer comprising: an annu...
An exhaust mixer for a gas turbine engine where each outer lobe has at the downstream end a circumferential offset in a direction corresponding to that of the swirl component of the flow entering the mixer. The mixer has a crest line having at least a downstream portion curved with respect with respect to a circumferen...
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A hand tool and a wire stripper. The hand tool may include a first jaw portion and a second jaw portion having a spring constant more than about 2,225 lbs./in., measured when a force is applied in a direction parallel to the pivot axis to an associated jaw tip with a pivot member being held. The hand tool may include a...
1. A hand tool comprising: a first jaw assembly including a first handle portion, a first jaw portion, and a first pivot portion, the first jaw portion having a first jaw tip; a second jaw assembly including a second handle portion, a second jaw portion, and a second pivot portion, the second jaw portion having a secon...
A hand tool and a wire stripper. The hand tool may include a first jaw portion and a second jaw portion having a spring constant more than about 2,225 lbs./in., measured when a force is applied in a direction parallel to the pivot axis to an associated jaw tip with a pivot member being held. The hand tool may include a...
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A spinning point for an arrow which is rotatable independently from an arrow shaft to which it is connected. The point has an arrowhead and a sleeve, with the arrowhead and the sleeve axially aligned, and the arrowhead has a main body and a stem which are a unitary element. The stem has a diameter less than the diamete...
1: A spinning point for mounting to an end of a shaft of an arrow, said spinning point comprising an arrowhead that freely rotates relative to a rotation of the arrow, wherein said arrowhead comprises a unitary main body and stem manufactured as a single element, and wherein said spinning point further comprises a slee...
A spinning point for an arrow which is rotatable independently from an arrow shaft to which it is connected. The point has an arrowhead and a sleeve, with the arrowhead and the sleeve axially aligned, and the arrowhead has a main body and a stem which are a unitary element. The stem has a diameter less than the diamete...
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The invention generally relates to easily removable clothing that is intended for individuals with limited mobility. The invention further relates to easily and safely removable clothing for individuals that may be recovering from surgery or suffer from a disability which limits their physical mobility. The invention a...
1. A removable undergarment that may be easily removed or worn by an individual with limited mobility wherein the removable undergarment comprises: a.) a natural or synthetic material or fabric, b.) one or more connective strips, and wherein the connective strips further comprise: i.) connective means and ii.) a pull t...
The invention generally relates to easily removable clothing that is intended for individuals with limited mobility. The invention further relates to easily and safely removable clothing for individuals that may be recovering from surgery or suffer from a disability which limits their physical mobility. The invention a...
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A method for assisting in positioning the acetabular cup comprises orienting a cup positioning instrument with a cup thereon in an initial reference orientation relative to an acetabulum of a pelvis with the cup forming a joint with the acetabulum, the cup positioning instrument comprising an inertial sensor unit with ...
1. A cup impactor assembly comprising: a shaft; a cup coupler at a cup end of the shaft adapted to releasably connect a cup in fixed relation for subsequent impacting; a handle at an impacting end of the shaft; a visual guide mounted to at least one of the shaft and the handle, the visual guide producing visual guidanc...
A method for assisting in positioning the acetabular cup comprises orienting a cup positioning instrument with a cup thereon in an initial reference orientation relative to an acetabulum of a pelvis with the cup forming a joint with the acetabulum, the cup positioning instrument comprising an inertial sensor unit with ...
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The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of forming such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition through radiant heating. The radiant heat source may be a laser diode or...
1. An aerosol delivery device comprising: an outer shell; a radiation-trapping chamber positioned within the outer shell and comprising a chamber wall; a radiation source configured to provide radiation within the radiation-trapping chamber. 2. The aerosol delivery device according to claim 1, wherein the radiation-tra...
The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of forming such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition through radiant heating. The radiant heat source may be a laser diode or...
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Exemplary embodiments of devices and method for affecting at least one anatomical tissue can be provided. A configuration can be provided that includes a structure which is expandable (i) having and/or (ii) forming at least one opening or a working space through which the anatomical tissue(s) is placed in the structure...
1-33. (canceled) 34. An endoscopic surgical system for accessing a target tissue structure within a body lumen of a patient, the system comprising an endoscope and an endoscopic device having a first proximal balloon, a second distal balloon positioned proximal of the first balloon, and a plurality of elongated members...
Exemplary embodiments of devices and method for affecting at least one anatomical tissue can be provided. A configuration can be provided that includes a structure which is expandable (i) having and/or (ii) forming at least one opening or a working space through which the anatomical tissue(s) is placed in the structure...
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A gas turbine engine includes a main compressor section having a high pressure compressor with a downstream discharge, and upstream locations. A turbine section has a high pressure turbine. A tap taps air from at least one of the more upstream locations in the main compressor section. The tap passes the tapped air thro...
1. A gas turbine engine comprising; a main compressor section having a high pressure compressor with a downstream discharge, and upstream locations; a turbine section having a high pressure turbine; a tap tapping air from at least one of the more upstream locations in the main compressor section, the tap passing the ta...
A gas turbine engine includes a main compressor section having a high pressure compressor with a downstream discharge, and upstream locations. A turbine section has a high pressure turbine. A tap taps air from at least one of the more upstream locations in the main compressor section. The tap passes the tapped air thro...
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The invention relates to a container ( 10 ) produced from a spiral-shaped, bent sheet strip ( 20 ), wherein the sheet strip ( 20 ) has a first edge section ( 22 ) extending in a spiral shape, which is bent, forming a bending edge ( 24 ) extending in a spiral shape, toward the inside or the outside of the container ( 10...
1. Container (10), produced from a spiral-shaped, curved sheet strip (20), wherein the sheet strip (20) comprises a first spiral-shaped edge section (22) that is folded to the inside or to the outside of the container (10) and thus forms a spiral-shaped fold-out edge (24), and in which the sheet strip (20) comprises a ...
The invention relates to a container ( 10 ) produced from a spiral-shaped, bent sheet strip ( 20 ), wherein the sheet strip ( 20 ) has a first edge section ( 22 ) extending in a spiral shape, which is bent, forming a bending edge ( 24 ) extending in a spiral shape, toward the inside or the outside of the container ( 10...
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An elastic structure is introduced percutaneously into the left ventricle and attached to the walls of the ventricle. Over time the structure bonds firmly to the walls via scar tissue formation. The structure helps the ventricle expand and fill with blood during the diastolic period while having little affect on systol...
1.-12. (canceled) 13. A cardiac medical device, comprising: a plurality of elastic arms physically coupled together, the elastic arms movable between a first configuration in which the medical device is sized to be inserted into a left ventricle of a heart and a second configuration in which the plurality of elastic ar...
An elastic structure is introduced percutaneously into the left ventricle and attached to the walls of the ventricle. Over time the structure bonds firmly to the walls via scar tissue formation. The structure helps the ventricle expand and fill with blood during the diastolic period while having little affect on systol...
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A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, periodically adjusting powertrain operation of an electrified vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine to progressively influence oil quality of oil of the internal combustion engine.
1. A method, comprising: periodically adjusting powertrain operation of an electrified vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine to progressively influence oil quality of oil of the internal combustion engine. 2. The method as recited in claim 1, comprising determining a measured oil quality number of the oil...
A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, periodically adjusting powertrain operation of an electrified vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine to progressively influence oil quality of oil of the internal combustion engine.1. A method, comprising: per...
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A decorative holder for serving/catering trays and tins includes a bottom holder/receptacle which receives a traditional foil serving tin, effectively surrounding the bottom and four sides of the serving tin. A lid is placed over the upper peripheral edges of the holder/receptacle to hold the serving tin in place and a...
1. A decorative holder for serving/catering trays and tins, comprising: a receptacle for a serving tray or tin, the receptacle including a generally horizontal the bottom surface and a contiguous upwardly extending wall terminating in a generally horizontal lip; and a lid which is pivotally attachable to the lip of the...
A decorative holder for serving/catering trays and tins includes a bottom holder/receptacle which receives a traditional foil serving tin, effectively surrounding the bottom and four sides of the serving tin. A lid is placed over the upper peripheral edges of the holder/receptacle to hold the serving tin in place and a...
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A syringe includes a body for receiving a liquid medicament and a collar rotatably disposed in or on the body. The collar is rotatable to set a desired dose. A plunger is movably disposed in the collar. The plunger is movable to draw in and dispense the liquid medicament. An end of the collar limits movement of the plu...
1. A syringe, comprising: a body for receiving a medicament; a collar rotatably disposed in said body, said collar being rotatable to set a desired dose; and a plunger movably disposed in said collar, said plunger being movable to draw in and dispense the medicament. 2. The syringe according to claim 1, wherein said bo...
A syringe includes a body for receiving a liquid medicament and a collar rotatably disposed in or on the body. The collar is rotatable to set a desired dose. A plunger is movably disposed in the collar. The plunger is movable to draw in and dispense the liquid medicament. An end of the collar limits movement of the plu...
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In one embodiment, a stent includes a retention portion and an elongate portion. The retention portion is configured to help retain the stent in place within a body of a patient. The elongate portion extends from the retention portion. The elongate portion has a sidewall defining a lumen and the outer surface of the si...
1. A stent, comprising: a retention portion configured to help retain the stent in place within a body of a patient; and an elongate portion extending from the retention portion, the elongate portion having a sidewall defining a lumen, the sidewall having a first section and second section, the first section of the sid...
In one embodiment, a stent includes a retention portion and an elongate portion. The retention portion is configured to help retain the stent in place within a body of a patient. The elongate portion extends from the retention portion. The elongate portion has a sidewall defining a lumen and the outer surface of the si...
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A suturing device for minimally invasive surgery is disclosed. The suturing device has a head defining one or more ferrule holders and a tissue bite area. The device also has a first needle comprising a flywheel portion and one or more curved arms extending from the flywheel portion, each of the one or more curved arms...
1. A suturing device for minimally invasive surgery, comprising: a head defining one or more ferrule holders and a tissue bite area; a first needle comprising a flywheel portion and one or more curved arms extending from the flywheel portion, each of the one or more curved arms comprising a ferrule engaging tip, wherei...
A suturing device for minimally invasive surgery is disclosed. The suturing device has a head defining one or more ferrule holders and a tissue bite area. The device also has a first needle comprising a flywheel portion and one or more curved arms extending from the flywheel portion, each of the one or more curved arms...
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The syringe with an adjustable needle shield is a reusable syringe, such as for applying anesthetic to a patient during a dental procedure, with a sliding needle shield, allowing the exposed length, or application length, of the needle to be selectively adjusted. The syringe with an adjustable needle shield includes an...
1-5. (canceled) 6. A syringe with an adjustable needle shield, comprising: an elongated hollow barrel having opposed open and closed ends, the elongated hollow barrel having a longitudinal axis; a medicament cartridge removably received within the elongated hollow barrel; a hypodermic needle extending through the close...
The syringe with an adjustable needle shield is a reusable syringe, such as for applying anesthetic to a patient during a dental procedure, with a sliding needle shield, allowing the exposed length, or application length, of the needle to be selectively adjusted. The syringe with an adjustable needle shield includes an...
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A damped abrasive cutter having a machine attaching end; an abrasive surface comprising abrasive particles disposed in a binder; a central damping body connecting the machine attaching end to the abrasive surface. The central damping body formed from a synthetic polymer having a Storage Modulus from 1000 MPa to 2500 MP...
1. A damped abrasive cutter comprising: a machine attaching end; an abrasive surface comprising abrasive particles disposed in a binder; a central damping body connecting the machine attaching end to the abrasive surface; and wherein the central damping body comprises a synthetic polymer having a Storage Modulus from 1...
A damped abrasive cutter having a machine attaching end; an abrasive surface comprising abrasive particles disposed in a binder; a central damping body connecting the machine attaching end to the abrasive surface. The central damping body formed from a synthetic polymer having a Storage Modulus from 1000 MPa to 2500 MP...
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A method of installing an asymmetric heat pipe in a heat sink includes providing an asymmetric heat pipe with additional material on one side; forming a cavity in a base of the heat sink leaving additional base material on the component side of the heat sink; inserting the asymmetric heat pipe in the cavity; and removi...
1. A method of installing an asymmetric heat pipe in a heat sink, the method comprising: providing an asymmetric heat pipe with additional material on one side; forming a cavity in a base of the heat sink leaving additional base material on a component side of the heat sink; inserting the asymmetric heat pipe in the ca...
A method of installing an asymmetric heat pipe in a heat sink includes providing an asymmetric heat pipe with additional material on one side; forming a cavity in a base of the heat sink leaving additional base material on the component side of the heat sink; inserting the asymmetric heat pipe in the cavity; and removi...
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A drain valve includes a valve body that defines an inlet seat and a first outlet seat downstream of the inlet seat. A first member has a first position in sealing engagement with the first outlet seat and a second position separated from the first outlet seat. A second member has a first location in sealing engagement...
1. A drain valve comprising: a. a valve body, wherein said valve body defines an inlet seat and a first outlet seat downstream of said inlet seat; b. a first member, wherein said first member has a first position in sealing engagement with said first outlet seat and a second position separated from said first outlet se...
A drain valve includes a valve body that defines an inlet seat and a first outlet seat downstream of the inlet seat. A first member has a first position in sealing engagement with the first outlet seat and a second position separated from the first outlet seat. A second member has a first location in sealing engagement...
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A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a set of instructions executable by a processor. The set of instructions is operable to receive a set of data relating to a current symptom of a patient; determine one of a current level of breathlessness and a current level of edema for the patient based on the...
1. A method for facilitating computer-assisted patient monitoring, the method comprising: receiving, with one or more processors, an audio recording of the patient, the audio recording including a first speech of the patient occurring during a first time interval of a time period while the patient is in a first activit...
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a set of instructions executable by a processor. The set of instructions is operable to receive a set of data relating to a current symptom of a patient; determine one of a current level of breathlessness and a current level of edema for the patient based on the...
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A method of pacing a His bundle of a patient heart using a stimulation system including a memory, a pulse generator, a stimulating electrode and at least one sensing electrode includes applying a plurality of impulses through the stimulating electrode to induce a plurality of responses from the patient heart. Each impu...
1. A method of pacing a His bundle of a patient heart using a stimulation system, the stimulation system having a memory, a pulse generator a stimulating electrode disposed in proximity to the His bundle, and at least one sensing electrode adapted to sense electrical activity of the patient heart, the method comprising...
A method of pacing a His bundle of a patient heart using a stimulation system including a memory, a pulse generator, a stimulating electrode and at least one sensing electrode includes applying a plurality of impulses through the stimulating electrode to induce a plurality of responses from the patient heart. Each impu...
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A propulsion system for an aircraft has at least two fans, each fan having a fan drive shaft. A turboshaft gas turbine engine drives each of the at least two fans, and drive an output shaft which drives a gear to, in turn, engage for driving a gear on a first intermediate shaft extending from the turboshaft gas turbine...
1. A propulsion system for an aircraft comprising: at least two fans, each said fan having a fan drive shaft; a turboshaft gas turbine engine for driving each of said at least two fans, said turboshaft engines driving an output shaft which drives a gear to, in turn, engage for driving a gear on a first intermediate sha...
A propulsion system for an aircraft has at least two fans, each fan having a fan drive shaft. A turboshaft gas turbine engine drives each of the at least two fans, and drive an output shaft which drives a gear to, in turn, engage for driving a gear on a first intermediate shaft extending from the turboshaft gas turbine...
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Disinfection cap includes housing comprising closed top, essentially cylindrical sidewall, and open bottom formed by the sidewall with opening to inner cavity within the housing for receiving tip including mating feature of needleless connector. Disinfection sponge can be configured within inner cavity, removable cover...
1. A disinfection cap comprising: a housing comprising a closed top, an essentially cylindrical sidewall, and an open bottom formed by said sidewall with an opening to an inner cavity within said housing for receiving a tip including a mating feature of a needleless connector; a disinfection sponge configured within sa...
Disinfection cap includes housing comprising closed top, essentially cylindrical sidewall, and open bottom formed by the sidewall with opening to inner cavity within the housing for receiving tip including mating feature of needleless connector. Disinfection sponge can be configured within inner cavity, removable cover...
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Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a frame and a coach's sporting bag coupled to and supported by the frame. The coach's sporting bag can comprise one or more of a plurality of divided chambers, a plurality of pockets, a built-in wireless device recharging station, a blue tooth trans...
1. A system comprising: a frame; a coach's sporting bag coupled to and supported by the frame, wherein the coach's sporting bag comprises: a plurality of divided chambers; a plurality of pockets; a built-in wireless device recharging station; a blue tooth transceiver; a speaker coupled to the blue tooth transceiver; an...
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a frame and a coach's sporting bag coupled to and supported by the frame. The coach's sporting bag can comprise one or more of a plurality of divided chambers, a plurality of pockets, a built-in wireless device recharging station, a blue tooth trans...
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A method is provided of systematically evaluating and treating dynamic autonomic dysregulation in a subject. The method includes having the subject sequentially assume a plurality of distinct postures that may include, for example, walking, standing, sitting or supine. In each posture of the subject, the subject is sub...
1. A method of systematically evaluating dynamic autonomic dysregulation in a subject, the method comprising: having the subject sequentially assume a plurality of distinct postures selected from the group consisting of walking, standing, sitting, and supine; in each posture of the subject, subjecting the subject to se...
A method is provided of systematically evaluating and treating dynamic autonomic dysregulation in a subject. The method includes having the subject sequentially assume a plurality of distinct postures that may include, for example, walking, standing, sitting or supine. In each posture of the subject, the subject is sub...
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A method of forming an airfoil includes the steps of depositing material to form an airfoil in a first layer, and then depositing material in a second layer on the first layer. The first and second layers have distinct densities. An airfoil is also disclosed. The method provides powerful design advantages.
1. A method of forming an airfoil comprising the steps of: depositing material to form an airfoil in a first layer, and then depositing material in a second layer on said first layer; and wherein said first and second layers have distinct densities. 2. The method as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first and second l...
A method of forming an airfoil includes the steps of depositing material to form an airfoil in a first layer, and then depositing material in a second layer on the first layer. The first and second layers have distinct densities. An airfoil is also disclosed. The method provides powerful design advantages.1. A method o...
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The invention disclosed herein is a surgical guide apparatus (SGA) and method of use. The guide apparatus preferably comprises a collar connected to a guide tube. The guide apparatus is expressly adapted to mount to the finger of a surgeon and to facilitate the proper insertion of a K-wire into a patient without tearin...
1. A surgical guide apparatus comprising a collar expressly adapted to mount to a user's finger, and a pin guide device connected to said collar. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said pin guide device further defines a hollow tubular pin guide device. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said collar is expressly ad...
The invention disclosed herein is a surgical guide apparatus (SGA) and method of use. The guide apparatus preferably comprises a collar connected to a guide tube. The guide apparatus is expressly adapted to mount to the finger of a surgeon and to facilitate the proper insertion of a K-wire into a patient without tearin...
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An airfoil component includes an insert that has angled faces joined at an edge that provides an airfoil trailing edge. An outer CMC fiber layer overlaps the angled faces to provide a trailing edge portion of an airfoil.
1. An airfoil component comprising: an insert having angled faces joined at an edge that provides an airfoil trailing edge; and an outer CMC fiber layer overlapping the angled faces to provide a trailing edge portion of an airfoil. 2. The airfoil component according to claim 1, wherein the insert is ceramic. 3. The air...
An airfoil component includes an insert that has angled faces joined at an edge that provides an airfoil trailing edge. An outer CMC fiber layer overlaps the angled faces to provide a trailing edge portion of an airfoil.1. An airfoil component comprising: an insert having angled faces joined at an edge that provides an...
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A method of making a liner for a turbomachinery case includes overlaying a reinforcing layer and a release layer. The method also includes spiral coiling the reinforcing layer and the release layer about the axis of the liner such that a radially inner surface of the release layer radially overlays a radially outer sur...
1. A method of installing a liner in a turbomachinery case, comprising: overlaying a reinforcing layer and a release layer; spiral coiling the reinforcing layer and the release layer about an axis of the liner, wherein an inner surface of the reinforcing layer radially overlays an outer surface of the reinforcing layer...
A method of making a liner for a turbomachinery case includes overlaying a reinforcing layer and a release layer. The method also includes spiral coiling the reinforcing layer and the release layer about the axis of the liner such that a radially inner surface of the release layer radially overlays a radially outer sur...
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A method used in a training system, including presenting content provided by a trainer to a trainee, acquiring an implemented amount of a training implemented by the trainee in accordance with the presented content, acquiring an effect amount indicating change in the body of the trainee caused by the training, generati...
1. A method used in a training system, comprising: presenting content provided by a trainer to a trainee; acquiring an implemented amount of a training implemented by the trainee in accordance with the presented content; acquiring an effect amount indicating change in a body of the trainee caused by the training; gener...
A method used in a training system, including presenting content provided by a trainer to a trainee, acquiring an implemented amount of a training implemented by the trainee in accordance with the presented content, acquiring an effect amount indicating change in the body of the trainee caused by the training, generati...
3,700
17,137
17,137
14,980,364
3,792
A modular medical device (e.g., modular defibrillator/monitor) employs a primary medical module including a primary power source (e.g., battery(ies) and/or power supply) for powering an execution of a primary medical task assigned to the primary medical module (e.g., electrical therapy), and a remote medical module inc...
1. A modular medical device for a modular execution of a plurality of medical tasks, comprising: a primary medical module including a primary power source for powering an execution of a primary medical task assigned to the primary medical module, wherein the primary medical module is operable to ascertain if the primar...
A modular medical device (e.g., modular defibrillator/monitor) employs a primary medical module including a primary power source (e.g., battery(ies) and/or power supply) for powering an execution of a primary medical task assigned to the primary medical module (e.g., electrical therapy), and a remote medical module inc...
3,700
17,138
17,138
15,613,910
3,753
Provided herein are embodiments of a refrigerator valve and method of routing water through a refrigerator with the valve. The valve includes three valve bodies that route water in a refrigerator to different features. The middle valve body is higher than the two outer valve bodies, allowing the solenoid actuators to b...
1. A triple valve, comprising: a first valve body having a first end and a second end; a second valve body having a first end and a second end; a third valve body having a first end and a second end; and a central core pin that mechanically connects the first valve body, the second valve body, and the third valve body;...
Provided herein are embodiments of a refrigerator valve and method of routing water through a refrigerator with the valve. The valve includes three valve bodies that route water in a refrigerator to different features. The middle valve body is higher than the two outer valve bodies, allowing the solenoid actuators to b...
3,700
17,139
17,139
14,773,971
3,741
A swirler assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer annular injector which at least partially surrounds an inner injector and an air-assist atomizer upstream of said inner injector.
1. A swirler for a combustor of a gas turbine engine comprising: an inner injector; an outer annular injector which at least partially surrounds said inner injector; and an air-assist atomizer upstream of said inner injector. 2. The swirler as recited in claim 1, wherein said inner injector is operable to generate a fi...
A swirler assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer annular injector which at least partially surrounds an inner injector and an air-assist atomizer upstream of said inner injector.1. A swirler for a combustor of a gas turbine engine comprising: an inner injector; an outer annular injector which at least part...
3,700
17,140
17,140
15,590,084
3,783
Ophthalmic surgical devices, systems, and methods for regulating aspiration from a patient's eye are provided. A vacuum pump in fluid communication with an aspiration line provides fluid aspiration from a vitreous chamber of the eye through the aspiration line. A sensor disposed adjacent to or inside the eye determines...
1. An ophthalmic surgical system, comprising: a vacuum pump in fluid communication with an aspiration line, the vacuum pump being configured to provide fluid aspiration from a vitreous chamber of an eye of a patient through the aspiration line; and a controller configured to: receive sensor data relating to an intraocu...
Ophthalmic surgical devices, systems, and methods for regulating aspiration from a patient's eye are provided. A vacuum pump in fluid communication with an aspiration line provides fluid aspiration from a vitreous chamber of the eye through the aspiration line. A sensor disposed adjacent to or inside the eye determines...
3,700
17,141
17,141
14,710,339
3,731
A method and device for sealing gas in a gas compartment-equipped bag, in which pressurized gas discharge outlets ( 47, 52 ) are provided in the distal ends of a horn ( 31 ) and an anvil ( 32 ) of an ultrasonic sealing device, and such horn and anvil used for ultrasonic sealing are also used as gas-discharging nozzles....
1. A method for sealing a gas in a gas compartment-equipped bag, wherein said method is for bags in which a gas compartment that extends in a longitudinal direction is integrally formed in a sealed portion of a side edge of each one of the bags, and a gas intake opening that communicates an outside of the bag with an i...
A method and device for sealing gas in a gas compartment-equipped bag, in which pressurized gas discharge outlets ( 47, 52 ) are provided in the distal ends of a horn ( 31 ) and an anvil ( 32 ) of an ultrasonic sealing device, and such horn and anvil used for ultrasonic sealing are also used as gas-discharging nozzles....
3,700
17,142
17,142
14,439,821
3,736
A tearing device to be applied to a complete package ( 1, 2 ) is disclosed, consisting of an adhesive label having a base layer ( 3 ) provided with an adhesive portion and a terminal portion ( 32, 33, 34, 32′, 33′ ) acting as gripping edge for imparting a manual traction, the label being so arranged as to determine at ...
1. Package wrapping sheath tearing device to be applied to a complete package (1, 2), consisting of an adhesive label having a base layer (3) provided with a first adhesive portion (31, 35, 31′) and at least a second non-adhesive, terminal portion (32, 33, 34, 32′, 33′), the second non-adhesive, terminal portion acting...
A tearing device to be applied to a complete package ( 1, 2 ) is disclosed, consisting of an adhesive label having a base layer ( 3 ) provided with an adhesive portion and a terminal portion ( 32, 33, 34, 32′, 33′ ) acting as gripping edge for imparting a manual traction, the label being so arranged as to determine at ...
3,700
17,143
17,143
14,606,454
3,792
An apparatus worn by a subject includes an energy-harvesting power source, at least one physiological sensor and/or at least one environmental sensor coupled to the energy-harvesting power source. The at least one physiological sensor senses physiological information from the subject and the at least one environmental ...
1. An earpiece module configured to be attached to an ear of a subject, the earpiece module comprising: an energy-harvesting power source; and at least one sensor coupled to the energy-harvesting power source, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to sense physiological information from the subject and/or envir...
An apparatus worn by a subject includes an energy-harvesting power source, at least one physiological sensor and/or at least one environmental sensor coupled to the energy-harvesting power source. The at least one physiological sensor senses physiological information from the subject and the at least one environmental ...
3,700
17,144
17,144
15,449,629
3,711
An anatomic model includes a first part with a first connector element disposed at one end of the first part, the first connector element including at least one tooth, at least one indented region, and magnets disposed within the tooth or adjacent the indented region; and a second part with a second connector element d...
1. An anatomic model, comprising: a first part with a first connector element disposed at one end of the first part, the first connector element comprising at least one tooth, at least one indented region, and a plurality of magnets disposed within the tooth or adjacent the indented region; and a second part with a sec...
An anatomic model includes a first part with a first connector element disposed at one end of the first part, the first connector element including at least one tooth, at least one indented region, and magnets disposed within the tooth or adjacent the indented region; and a second part with a second connector element d...
3,700
17,145
17,145
14,921,437
3,724
A method of joining a component, such as a cutting element, to another component or body of an earth-boring tool, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, includes disposing a third-body structure, which may comprise a braze material, between a surface of the component and a surface of the another component ...
1. A method of joining a cutting element to an earth-boring tool, the method comprising: disposing a cutting element in a pocket defined in a body of the earth-boring tool with a third-body structure between a surface of the cutting element and a surface of the body within the pocket; providing relative movement betwee...
A method of joining a component, such as a cutting element, to another component or body of an earth-boring tool, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, includes disposing a third-body structure, which may comprise a braze material, between a surface of the component and a surface of the another component ...
3,700
17,146
17,146
15,309,290
3,774
A prosthetic foot, comprising a core, on which a proximal fastening device for fastening the prosthetic foot to a lower-leg tube or to a lower-leg shaft is arranged and which is surrounded by a foot casing. The foot casing forms a cavity, in which the core is inserted. A slot-shaped recess is formed in a front foot reg...
1. A prosthetic foot, comprising: a core; a proximal fastening device configured to secure the prosthetic foot to a below knee tube or a below knee shank; a foot casing having a cavity into which the core is inserted, the foot casing having a separate receiving portion with a slot-shaped recess, the receiving portion b...
A prosthetic foot, comprising a core, on which a proximal fastening device for fastening the prosthetic foot to a lower-leg tube or to a lower-leg shaft is arranged and which is surrounded by a foot casing. The foot casing forms a cavity, in which the core is inserted. A slot-shaped recess is formed in a front foot reg...
3,700
17,147
17,147
15,320,983
3,715
A distance measuring unit 331 measures a distance of a path of sound based on the number of map units between the map unit where a sound source is located and the map unit where a player character is located. An effect unit 332 attenuates the volume of a game sound based on the distance calculated by the distance m...
1. A game device comprising: a virtual space generating unit for generating a virtual game space zoned by map units; a storage unit for storing game sound; a route searching unit for searching the shortest route from a sound source to a listener in a game; a counting unit for counting the number of the map units in the...
A distance measuring unit 331 measures a distance of a path of sound based on the number of map units between the map unit where a sound source is located and the map unit where a player character is located. An effect unit 332 attenuates the volume of a game sound based on the distance calculated by the distance m...
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17,148
17,148
14,507,759
3,774
A femoral component of a hip implant, where the femoral component may be used specifically in a neck sparing resection and may include a shortened stem (with respect to a conventional stem) having a terminal flare portion for internally contacting a medial calcar portion of the proximal femur, and a significant curvatu...
1. A tissue sparing implant comprising: a neck component comprising a straight longitudinal neck axis extending through the neck component; and a collarless stem component attachable to the neck component and comprising a proximal end, a distal end, a proximal body portion, and a straight distal longitudinal stem axis ...
A femoral component of a hip implant, where the femoral component may be used specifically in a neck sparing resection and may include a shortened stem (with respect to a conventional stem) having a terminal flare portion for internally contacting a medial calcar portion of the proximal femur, and a significant curvatu...
3,700
17,149
17,149
15,208,682
3,771
New methods for implanting a cardiac therapy system include implanting a lead of the system substernally anterior of the heart without attaching to the myocardium or pericardium. An illustration includes placement of an anchor beneath the sternum in the vicinity of one of the sternal angle, a location superior of the v...
1. A method of implanting a medical device including a lead having a distal portion and a proximal end, the method comprising: placing an anchor adjacent the posterior of the sternum, with a tension element coupled to the anchor, in the thoracic cavity of a patient; advancing the lead, by use of the tension element, to...
New methods for implanting a cardiac therapy system include implanting a lead of the system substernally anterior of the heart without attaching to the myocardium or pericardium. An illustration includes placement of an anchor beneath the sternum in the vicinity of one of the sternal angle, a location superior of the v...
3,700
17,150
17,150
13,793,044
3,772
Intramedullary fixation assemblies ( 4, 8 ) and intramedullary fixation devices ( 1, 24 ) can be used in orthopaedic surgery for the fixation of bone fractures. Also disclosed is an insertion device ( 30 ) for inserting an intramedullary fixation device, and a method of fixing a bone fracture. The fixation devices are ...
1. An styloid intramedullary fixation device dimensioned to lie within a medullary canal of a distal radius when implanted, the styloid intramedullary fixation device comprising: a) an elongated, curvilinear body having a head portion and a shaft portion terminating in an end opposite the head portion and a central axi...
Intramedullary fixation assemblies ( 4, 8 ) and intramedullary fixation devices ( 1, 24 ) can be used in orthopaedic surgery for the fixation of bone fractures. Also disclosed is an insertion device ( 30 ) for inserting an intramedullary fixation device, and a method of fixing a bone fracture. The fixation devices are ...
3,700
17,151
17,151
14,498,169
3,745
Disclosed is a blade for a gas turbine, in particular for an aircraft engine, wherein the blade comprises at least one internal and/or external supporting structure of a metallic and/or intermetallic material. Also disclosed are a blade cluster having at least one such blade for a gas turbine, a method for producing su...
1-19. (canceled) 20. A blade for a gas turbine, wherein the blade comprises at least one internal and/or external supporting structure of a metallic and/or intermetallic material. 21. The blade of claim 20, wherein the supporting structure is surrounded, at least in certain regions, by a casing of at least one ceramic ...
Disclosed is a blade for a gas turbine, in particular for an aircraft engine, wherein the blade comprises at least one internal and/or external supporting structure of a metallic and/or intermetallic material. Also disclosed are a blade cluster having at least one such blade for a gas turbine, a method for producing su...
3,700
17,152
17,152
15,647,315
3,715
An example game controller includes L and R buttons provided in both left and right end portions on an upper surface of a housing and ZL and ZR buttons provided to sides of the L and R buttons closer to a back surface of the game controller. The ZL/ZR button includes a protruding portion protruding in the direction of ...
1. A game controller comprising: a holding portion configured to be held by a user; a first button placed on an upper surface of a main body of the game controller and configured to allow the user to operate the first button with a finger of the user while holding the holding portion, the first button having a lower po...
An example game controller includes L and R buttons provided in both left and right end portions on an upper surface of a housing and ZL and ZR buttons provided to sides of the L and R buttons closer to a back surface of the game controller. The ZL/ZR button includes a protruding portion protruding in the direction of ...
3,700
17,153
17,153
14,655,927
3,792
A system and device ( 200 ) which combines a defibrillator, patient monitor and a telemedicine server is described. The device enables a method whereby an external system or remote station may “pull” data from the device without the need for operator action or intervention. Safety-critical and non-safety-critical featu...
1. A monitor defibrillator having an integrated telemedicine server, the integrated monitor defibrillator telemedicine server comprising: a patient monitoring circuit; a defibrillation therapy circuit; a clinical processor operable to collect patient data from the patient monitoring circuit and the defibrillation thera...
A system and device ( 200 ) which combines a defibrillator, patient monitor and a telemedicine server is described. The device enables a method whereby an external system or remote station may “pull” data from the device without the need for operator action or intervention. Safety-critical and non-safety-critical featu...
3,700
17,154
17,154
12,982,675
3,794
Medical devices and systems comprising medical devices are provided. The device comprises a shaft having a major lumen sized to receive a second medical device and an electroanatomical system imaging element mounted thereon. The shaft includes an inner liner and outer layer. The system comprises a medical device having...
1. A medical device comprising: a catheter-introducer having a central major lumen extending through said catheter-introducer along a longitudinal axis; said catheter-introducer comprising an inner liner and an outer layer adjacent said inner liner, wherein said inner liner comprises an inner surface and an outer surfa...
Medical devices and systems comprising medical devices are provided. The device comprises a shaft having a major lumen sized to receive a second medical device and an electroanatomical system imaging element mounted thereon. The shaft includes an inner liner and outer layer. The system comprises a medical device having...
3,700
17,155
17,155
14,828,089
3,745
An exemplary blade outer air seal component includes at least one first region of a first material, at least one second region of a second material, and at least one functionally graded transition region of the first material and the second material between a first region and a second region of the component. A thermal...
1. A blade outer air seal component, comprising: at least one first region of a first material; at least one second region of a second material; and at least one functionally graded transition region of the first material and the second material between a first region and a second region of the component, wherein a the...
An exemplary blade outer air seal component includes at least one first region of a first material, at least one second region of a second material, and at least one functionally graded transition region of the first material and the second material between a first region and a second region of the component. A thermal...
3,700
17,156
17,156
15,939,959
3,711
The present invention is a golf ball dividing method for symmetrically arranging dimples on a surface of a golf ball and a dimple arrangement method of arranging dimples along dividing lines based on sizes of dimples. The dimples having large diameters are effectively arranged on the deformed spherical triangle symmetr...
1. A golf ball of which surface is divided as a spherical quasi-octahedron where dimples and lands are symmetrically arranged, wherein the spherical quasi-octahedron is configured to have a northern hemisphere and a southern hemisphere, the northern hemisphere is configured to have an arbitrary one point of the golf ba...
The present invention is a golf ball dividing method for symmetrically arranging dimples on a surface of a golf ball and a dimple arrangement method of arranging dimples along dividing lines based on sizes of dimples. The dimples having large diameters are effectively arranged on the deformed spherical triangle symmetr...
3,700
17,157
17,157
15,856,481
3,732
A golf jersey comprises a shirt having a collar with at least one digit on the back of the jersey. Such a jersey can expand into a matched set that provides recognition of a golfer and provides advertisements and financial benefits to the golfer, other individuals, or an organization, without necessarily requiring thir...
1. A method of identifying a golfer while the golfer is playing a round of golf, comprising having the golfer wear a jersey while playing, the jersey bearing at least one digit thereon. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the jersey comprises a collar. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the jersey comprises a shirt. 4. Th...
A golf jersey comprises a shirt having a collar with at least one digit on the back of the jersey. Such a jersey can expand into a matched set that provides recognition of a golfer and provides advertisements and financial benefits to the golfer, other individuals, or an organization, without necessarily requiring thir...
3,700
17,158
17,158
15,727,047
3,711
A golf ball 2 includes a core 4 , a mid layer 6 , a reinforcing layer 8 , and a cover 10 . When distances (%) from the central point of the core 4 to nine points and JIS-C hardnesses at the nine points, which are obtained by dividing a region from the central point of the core 4 to the surface of the core 4 ...
1. A golf ball comprising a spherical core, a mid layer positioned outside the core and having one or more layers, and a cover positioned outside the mid layer, wherein if the distance from the core center to the core surface is divided into intervals of 12.5% to include nine distance points that include the core centr...
A golf ball 2 includes a core 4 , a mid layer 6 , a reinforcing layer 8 , and a cover 10 . When distances (%) from the central point of the core 4 to nine points and JIS-C hardnesses at the nine points, which are obtained by dividing a region from the central point of the core 4 to the surface of the core 4 ...
3,700
17,159
17,159
14,248,667
3,772
A dental implant for insertion into bone within a patient's mouth comprises a body and a scannable code. The body includes a bone-engaging exterior surface, an anti-rotational feature for non-rotationally mating with an abutment, and an upper region. The upper region includes an upper surface for engaging the abutment....
1. A dental implant for insertion into bone within a patient's mouth, comprising: a body having a bone-engaging exterior surface, an anti-rotational feature for non-rotationally mating with an abutment, and an upper region, the upper region including an upper surface for engaging the abutment; and a scannable code on t...
A dental implant for insertion into bone within a patient's mouth comprises a body and a scannable code. The body includes a bone-engaging exterior surface, an anti-rotational feature for non-rotationally mating with an abutment, and an upper region. The upper region includes an upper surface for engaging the abutment....
3,700
17,160
17,160
14,627,843
3,793
The disclosure describes devices, systems, and techniques for reducing neural degeneration within a brain of a patient. In one example, a method includes delivering, via one or more ultrasound transducers, ultrasound energy focused to a targeted region of the brain of the patient according to ultrasound parameters. The...
1: A method for reducing or preventing neural degeneration within a brain of a patient, the method comprising: delivering, via one or more ultrasound transducers, ultrasound energy focused to a targeted region of the brain of the patient according to ultrasound parameters, wherein the ultrasound parameters are selected...
The disclosure describes devices, systems, and techniques for reducing neural degeneration within a brain of a patient. In one example, a method includes delivering, via one or more ultrasound transducers, ultrasound energy focused to a targeted region of the brain of the patient according to ultrasound parameters. The...
3,700
17,161
17,161
14,441,864
3,793
The present invention provides a rheology module ( 200 ) for use in a magnetic resonance (MR) rheology imaging system ( 110 ), whereby the rheology module ( 200 ) is adapted to introduce mechanical oscillations into a subject of interest ( 120 ), comprising a housing ( 202 ), a mechanical oscillator unit ( 204 ), which...
1. A rheology module for use in a magnetic resonance (MR) rheology imaging system, whereby the rheology module is adapted to introduce mechanical oscillations into a subject of interest, comprising a housing, a mechanical oscillator unit, which is arranged at least partially inside the housing, extends at least partial...
The present invention provides a rheology module ( 200 ) for use in a magnetic resonance (MR) rheology imaging system ( 110 ), whereby the rheology module ( 200 ) is adapted to introduce mechanical oscillations into a subject of interest ( 120 ), comprising a housing ( 202 ), a mechanical oscillator unit ( 204 ), which...
3,700
17,162
17,162
13,731,660
3,786
A system for providing a protective covering for a human on non-human animal comprising a supply of dispensable plastic stretch film having a predetermined thickness and width and a dispenser-applicator for dispensing a predetermined length of film from the supply thereof and applying the predetermined length of the fi...
1. A system for providing a protective covering for at least a portion of a human on non-human animal comprising a supply of dispensable plastic stretch film having a predetermined thickness and width and a dispenser-applicator for dispensing a predetermined length of film from said supply thereof and applying said pre...
A system for providing a protective covering for a human on non-human animal comprising a supply of dispensable plastic stretch film having a predetermined thickness and width and a dispenser-applicator for dispensing a predetermined length of film from the supply thereof and applying the predetermined length of the fi...
3,700
17,163
17,163
14,978,093
3,747
A charge air cooler shroud is provided. That charge air cooler shroud includes a main body having an access opening and a removable access panel carried on the main body and covering the access opening. A method is also disclosed for mounting a cooling module to a frame of a motor vehicle.
1. A charge air cooler shroud, comprising: a main body including an access opening; and a removable access panel carried on said main body and covering said access opening. 2. The charge air cooler shroud of claim 1, wherein said removable access panel includes at least one mounting flange along a first edge and at lea...
A charge air cooler shroud is provided. That charge air cooler shroud includes a main body having an access opening and a removable access panel carried on the main body and covering the access opening. A method is also disclosed for mounting a cooling module to a frame of a motor vehicle.1. A charge air cooler shroud,...
3,700
17,164
17,164
14,931,024
3,711
A hockey stick includes a shaft, which includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion of the shaft transitions to the middle portion via a first curve, and the middle portion transitions to the lower portion via a second curve. The hoc...
1. A hockey stick, comprising: a shaft that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion between the upper portion and the lower portion, wherein the upper portion transitions to the middle portion via a first curve, and wherein the middle portion transitions to the lower portion via a second curve;...
A hockey stick includes a shaft, which includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion of the shaft transitions to the middle portion via a first curve, and the middle portion transitions to the lower portion via a second curve. The hoc...
3,700
17,165
17,165
15,249,382
3,711
A hockey stick includes a shaft that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a transition portion disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion includes an upper end, where a line that is tangent to the upper end is non-linear with the lower portion and is substantially parallel wi...
1. A hockey stick, comprising: a shaft that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a transition portion disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion, the upper portion including an upper end, wherein a line that is tangent to the upper end is non-linear with the lower portion and is substantially p...
A hockey stick includes a shaft that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a transition portion disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion includes an upper end, where a line that is tangent to the upper end is non-linear with the lower portion and is substantially parallel wi...
3,700
17,166
17,166
13,972,983
3,793
Aspects of the present invention relate to a device and method for examining and using an electrical field in a magnetic gradient field, containing magnetic particles in an examination area of an object under examination, including introducing magnetic particles into at least part of the examination area of the object ...
1. A method of determining a three-dimensional conductivity distribution in an examination area of an object under examination, comprising: introducing magnetic particles into at least part of the examination area of the object under examination; generating an electrical field at least in part of the examination area; ...
Aspects of the present invention relate to a device and method for examining and using an electrical field in a magnetic gradient field, containing magnetic particles in an examination area of an object under examination, including introducing magnetic particles into at least part of the examination area of the object ...
3,700
17,167
17,167
15,072,402
3,771
The present disclosure relates to compositions suitable for use as medical devices and/or coatings thereon. In embodiments, the compositions may be used to adhere and/or seal tissue. In other embodiments, coatings may be used to at least temporarily affix a medical device to tissue. The coatings may affix a medical dev...
1. A biocompatible adhesive comprising: a first component including at least one linear polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight from about 1,000 to about 10,000 Daltons, in combination with at least one multi-arm polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight from about 1,000 to about 3,000 Daltons; and a second c...
The present disclosure relates to compositions suitable for use as medical devices and/or coatings thereon. In embodiments, the compositions may be used to adhere and/or seal tissue. In other embodiments, coatings may be used to at least temporarily affix a medical device to tissue. The coatings may affix a medical dev...
3,700
17,168
17,168
12,797,616
3,715
A gaming device may have at least one display configured to present a first game of chance, a game manager configured to initiate the first game of chance, a session manager configured to manage a user game play session involving the first game of chance, and a near-hit manager, wherein the near-hit manager can be conf...
1. A gaming device, comprising: at least one display configured to present a first game of chance; a game manager configured to initiate the first game of chance; a session manager configured to manage a user game play session involving the first game of chance; and a near-hit manager configured to: (i) determine wheth...
A gaming device may have at least one display configured to present a first game of chance, a game manager configured to initiate the first game of chance, a session manager configured to manage a user game play session involving the first game of chance, and a near-hit manager, wherein the near-hit manager can be conf...
3,700
17,169
17,169
14,426,733
3,762
A supply ventilation system controller for locating at an interior of a building. The controller comprises circuitry for receiving a signal representative of exterior air temperature and circuitry for receiving a signal representative of exterior relative humidity. The controller also comprises circuitry for establishi...
1. A supply ventilation system controller for locating at an interior of a building, comprising: circuitry for receiving a signal representative of exterior air temperature; circuitry for receiving a signal representative of exterior relative humidity; circuitry for establishing at least a first range of acceptable tem...
A supply ventilation system controller for locating at an interior of a building. The controller comprises circuitry for receiving a signal representative of exterior air temperature and circuitry for receiving a signal representative of exterior relative humidity. The controller also comprises circuitry for establishi...
3,700
17,170
17,170
14,117,861
3,791
A medical system for minimally-invasive measurement of blood flow in an artery (AT). An interventional device (IVD) with an optical fiber (FB) comprising a plurality of temperature-sensitive optical sensor segments, e.g. Fiber Bragg Gratings, spatially distributed along its longitudinal extension is configured for inse...
1. A medical system for interventional measurement of blood flow in an artery (AT), the medical system comprising an interventional device (IVD) comprising at least one optical fiber (FB) comprising a plurality of temperature-sensitive optical sensor segments spatially distributed along its longitudinal extension, wher...
A medical system for minimally-invasive measurement of blood flow in an artery (AT). An interventional device (IVD) with an optical fiber (FB) comprising a plurality of temperature-sensitive optical sensor segments, e.g. Fiber Bragg Gratings, spatially distributed along its longitudinal extension is configured for inse...
3,700
17,171
17,171
13,049,384
3,715
A gaming system is disclosed that comprises a game play monitor arranged to monitor game play data associated with a player during game play, and a reward controller arranged to maintain a game player data target associated with at least one player. The system is arranged to maintain a current game play data total such...
1. A gaming system comprising: a game play monitor arranged to monitor game play data associated with a player during game play; and a reward controller arranged to maintain a game player data target associated with at least one player; the system being arranged to maintain a current game play data total such that the ...
A gaming system is disclosed that comprises a game play monitor arranged to monitor game play data associated with a player during game play, and a reward controller arranged to maintain a game player data target associated with at least one player. The system is arranged to maintain a current game play data total such...
3,700
17,172
17,172
15,144,590
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Thermal energy storage apparatus, controllers and thermal energy storage control methods are described. According to one aspect, a thermal energy storage apparatus controller includes processing circuitry configured to access first information which is indicative of surpluses and deficiencies of electrical energy upon ...
1. A thermal energy storage apparatus controller comprising: processing circuitry configured to: access first information which is indicative of surpluses and deficiencies of electrical energy upon an electrical power system at a plurality of moments in time; access second information which is indicative of a temperatu...
Thermal energy storage apparatus, controllers and thermal energy storage control methods are described. According to one aspect, a thermal energy storage apparatus controller includes processing circuitry configured to access first information which is indicative of surpluses and deficiencies of electrical energy upon ...
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A blade outer air seal includes a seal arc segment that has a surface layer and an array of internal pockets. The surface layer defines a radially inner side of the seal arc segment. The surface layers conformal with the array of internal pockets such that the surface layer includes an array of ridges that correspond i...
1. A blade outer air seal comprising: a seal arc segment having a surface layer and an array of internal pockets, the surface layer defining a radially inner side of the seal arc segment, the surface layer being conformal with the array of internal pockets such that the surface layer includes an array of ridges corresp...
A blade outer air seal includes a seal arc segment that has a surface layer and an array of internal pockets. The surface layer defines a radially inner side of the seal arc segment. The surface layers conformal with the array of internal pockets such that the surface layer includes an array of ridges that correspond i...
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The present disclosure is directed to a testing systems and methods for testing a powered surgical instrument. The powered surgical instrument includes a processor configured to control operation of the powered surgical instrument, a memory configured to store a tissue compression program, a reload configured to clamp ...
1. (canceled) 2. A powered surgical instrument comprising: a processor configured to control operation of the powered surgical instrument; a memory configured to store a tissue compression program; a motor configured to control a reload to apply a compressive force to tissue by the reload; and at least one sensor confi...
The present disclosure is directed to a testing systems and methods for testing a powered surgical instrument. The powered surgical instrument includes a processor configured to control operation of the powered surgical instrument, a memory configured to store a tissue compression program, a reload configured to clamp ...
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Hypo-tube based support catheter ( 1 ) for treating blood vessels, such as below the knee (BTK) blood vessels and other blood vessels (e.g., coronary, pediatric), which are partially or totally occluded. The tip of the support catheter ( 1 ) of the invention is shapeable to any desired shape before the insertion of the...
1. A support catheter comprising: a hypotube comprising an inner lumen and distal tip; wherein said hypotube is formed with a plurality of intermittent cuts and uncut portions located at a plurality of axial stations along said hypotube, wherein at a first axial station, one or more cuts and one or more uncut portions ...
Hypo-tube based support catheter ( 1 ) for treating blood vessels, such as below the knee (BTK) blood vessels and other blood vessels (e.g., coronary, pediatric), which are partially or totally occluded. The tip of the support catheter ( 1 ) of the invention is shapeable to any desired shape before the insertion of the...
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A piece of buttress material and an end-effector of a surgical instrument including features which can aid a surgeon in properly and quickly attaching the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In various embodiments, a piece of buttress material can include retention features which can be engaged with portion...
1-16. (canceled) 17. An end effector for use with a surgical stapling instrument, said end effector comprising: a tissue supporting surface; a plurality of staples; a plurality of staple cavities, wherein said staples are positioned at least partially within said staple cavities; a plurality of apertures defined in sai...
A piece of buttress material and an end-effector of a surgical instrument including features which can aid a surgeon in properly and quickly attaching the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In various embodiments, a piece of buttress material can include retention features which can be engaged with portion...
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Implementations of the present disclosure are directed to a computer-implemented method, a system, and an article for managing event data in a multi-player online game. The method can include, for example, receiving user input at a plurality of client devices for a multi-player online game that includes a virtual envir...
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: receiving user input at a plurality of client devices for a multi-player online game comprising a virtual environment; generating user-initiated events for the online game on the client devices based on the user input; distributing any user-initiated events generated on eac...
Implementations of the present disclosure are directed to a computer-implemented method, a system, and an article for managing event data in a multi-player online game. The method can include, for example, receiving user input at a plurality of client devices for a multi-player online game that includes a virtual envir...
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A system is provided for real-time, in-flight simulation of a target. A sensor system may generate a live stream of an environment of an aircraft during a flight thereof, the live stream having associated metadata with structured information indicating a real-time position of the aircraft within the environment. A targ...
1. An apparatus for real-time, in-flight simulation of a target, the apparatus comprising a processor and a memory storing executable instructions that, in response to execution by the processor, cause the apparatus to implement at least: a sensor system configured to generate a live stream of an environment of an airc...
A system is provided for real-time, in-flight simulation of a target. A sensor system may generate a live stream of an environment of an aircraft during a flight thereof, the live stream having associated metadata with structured information indicating a real-time position of the aircraft within the environment. A targ...
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A valve assembly including a valve body, an outer housing having rotating shaft containing magnets and being driven by a motor, an inner housing statically sealed to the valve body, and an actuation system enclosed within the inner housing, the actuation system having magnets that are induced by magnetic field created ...
1. A valve assembly, comprising: a valve body; an outer housing having rotating shaft containing magnets, wherein the outside housing is driven by a motor; an inner housing statically sealed to the valve body; and an actuation system enclosed within the inner housing, the actuation system having magnets that are induce...
A valve assembly including a valve body, an outer housing having rotating shaft containing magnets and being driven by a motor, an inner housing statically sealed to the valve body, and an actuation system enclosed within the inner housing, the actuation system having magnets that are induced by magnetic field created ...
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A scroll compressor that includes a housing and scroll compressor bodies disposed in the housing. A motor is disposed within the housing and operably connected to a drive shaft for driving one of the scroll compressor bodies. The drive shaft is rotationally supported at one end by a crankcase which includes a bearing h...
1. A method of providing for a scroll compressor, comprising: compressing fluid with a pair of scroll compressor bodies; driving the scroll compressor bodies relative to each other with an electrical motor, the electrical motor having a stator and a rotor providing rotational output on a drive shaft, the drive shaft ad...
A scroll compressor that includes a housing and scroll compressor bodies disposed in the housing. A motor is disposed within the housing and operably connected to a drive shaft for driving one of the scroll compressor bodies. The drive shaft is rotationally supported at one end by a crankcase which includes a bearing h...
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A heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger body having a first end and a second end opposed to the first end along a flow axis. A plurality of flow channels is defined in the heat exchanger body extending axially with respect to the flow axis. A first set of the flow channels forms a first flow circuit and a second set...
1. A heat exchanger comprising: a heat exchanger body having a first end and a second end opposed to the first end along a flow axis; a plurality of flow channels defined in the heat exchanger body extending axially with respect to the flow axis, wherein a first set of the flow channels forms a first flow circuit, wher...
A heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger body having a first end and a second end opposed to the first end along a flow axis. A plurality of flow channels is defined in the heat exchanger body extending axially with respect to the flow axis. A first set of the flow channels forms a first flow circuit and a second set...
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A process for liquefying natural gas in conjunction with producing a liquid stream containing predominantly hydrocarbons heavier than methane is disclosed. In the process, the natural gas stream to be liquefied is partially cooled, expanded to an intermediate pressure, and supplied to a distillation column. The bottom ...
1. In a process for liquefying a natural gas stream containing methane and heavier hydrocarbon components wherein (a) said natural gas stream is cooled under pressure to condense at least a portion of it and form a condensed stream; and (b) said condensed stream is expanded to lower pressure to form said liquefied natu...
A process for liquefying natural gas in conjunction with producing a liquid stream containing predominantly hydrocarbons heavier than methane is disclosed. In the process, the natural gas stream to be liquefied is partially cooled, expanded to an intermediate pressure, and supplied to a distillation column. The bottom ...
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An apparatus includes a microwave source emitting energy in a frequency range of about 300 Mhz to about 300 Ghz. At microwave cavity includes a stationary input section, a stationary output section, and a rotating processing section between the input section and the sample output section. A waveguide introduces microwa...
1. An apparatus, comprising: a microwave source, wherein the source emits microwave energy in a frequency range of about 300 Mhz to about 300 Ghz; at least one microwave cavity comprising a stationary input section, a stationary output section, and a rotating processing section between the input section and the output ...
An apparatus includes a microwave source emitting energy in a frequency range of about 300 Mhz to about 300 Ghz. At microwave cavity includes a stationary input section, a stationary output section, and a rotating processing section between the input section and the sample output section. A waveguide introduces microwa...
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A method for operating a cognitive monitor includes measuring a cognitive tone of a user, determining a categorization of the cognitive tone of the user, selecting an effector using the categorization of the cognitive tone of the user, wherein the effector is selected to achieve a predicted future cognitive tone in the...
1. A method for operating a cognitive monitor, comprising: measuring, using at least one sensor of the cognitive monitor, a cognitive tone of a user; determining, using at least one processor of the cognitive monitor, a categorization of the cognitive tone of the user; selecting an effector, using the at least one proc...
A method for operating a cognitive monitor includes measuring a cognitive tone of a user, determining a categorization of the cognitive tone of the user, selecting an effector using the categorization of the cognitive tone of the user, wherein the effector is selected to achieve a predicted future cognitive tone in the...
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An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes at least one housing, a heating element, a photoelectric proximity sensor and a control component. The at least one housing encloses a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition. The heating element is controllable to activate and vaporize compon...
1. An aerosol delivery device comprising: at least one housing enclosing a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition; a heating element controllable to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition; a photoelectric proximity sensor configured to detect a motion of an object...
An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes at least one housing, a heating element, a photoelectric proximity sensor and a control component. The at least one housing encloses a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition. The heating element is controllable to activate and vaporize compon...
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An apparatus includes a core configured for use in an energy exchanger. The core includes a plurality of stacked and spaced planar plate pairs including a top plate and a bottom plate to support fluid flow of a first fluid flow and a second fluid flow. A plurality of dimples is provided by instances of the plate pairs....
1. An apparatus, comprising: a core being configured for use in an energy exchanger, the core including a plurality of stacked and spaced planar plate pairs including a top plate and a bottom plate to support fluid flow of a first fluid flow and a second fluid flow; and a plurality of dimples being provided by instance...
An apparatus includes a core configured for use in an energy exchanger. The core includes a plurality of stacked and spaced planar plate pairs including a top plate and a bottom plate to support fluid flow of a first fluid flow and a second fluid flow. A plurality of dimples is provided by instances of the plate pairs....
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An LNG plant comprises a cold box and a refrigeration unit fluidly coupled with a plurality of heat exchanger passes in the cold box. The refrigeration unit is configured to provide a first refrigerant stream to a first heat exchanger pass of the plurality of heat exchanger passes at a first pressure, a second refriger...
1. An LNG plant comprising: a cold box comprising a plurality of heat exchanger passes; and a refrigeration unit comprising a closed refrigeration cycle, wherein the cold box is fluidly coupled with the refrigeration unit, wherein the cold box is configured to receive a natural gas feed stream and produce LNG from the ...
An LNG plant comprises a cold box and a refrigeration unit fluidly coupled with a plurality of heat exchanger passes in the cold box. The refrigeration unit is configured to provide a first refrigerant stream to a first heat exchanger pass of the plurality of heat exchanger passes at a first pressure, a second refriger...
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A system and method for determining an electrical activity in a subject using ultrasound and electromagnetics are provided. In some aspects, the method includes directing ultrasound energy to a portion of a subject's anatomy using an ultrasound system, wherein the ultrasound energy inducing a perturbation to locations ...
1. A method for determining electrical activity in a subject using ultrasound and electromagnetics, the method comprising: directing ultrasound energy to a portion of a subject's anatomy using an ultrasound system, the ultrasound energy inducing a perturbation to locations in the subject's anatomy; sensing, using senso...
A system and method for determining an electrical activity in a subject using ultrasound and electromagnetics are provided. In some aspects, the method includes directing ultrasound energy to a portion of a subject's anatomy using an ultrasound system, wherein the ultrasound energy inducing a perturbation to locations ...
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Pliers are provided. Pliers include an upper handle, a lower handle, an upper jaw coupled to the upper handle, and a lower jaw coupled to the lower handle. In general, the upper jaw includes workpiece engagement surface, such a first set of teeth configured to engage a workpiece, and the lower jaw includes a workpiece ...
1. Locking pliers, comprising: an upper handle; a lower handle; an upper jaw coupled to the upper handle, the upper jaw comprising a first set of teeth configured to engage a workpiece; a lower jaw coupled to the lower handle, the lower jaw comprising a second set of teeth and a third set of teeth, wherein the lower ja...
Pliers are provided. Pliers include an upper handle, a lower handle, an upper jaw coupled to the upper handle, and a lower jaw coupled to the lower handle. In general, the upper jaw includes workpiece engagement surface, such a first set of teeth configured to engage a workpiece, and the lower jaw includes a workpiece ...
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A system is disclosed for repairing and reconstructing an injured intra-articular, extra-articular ligament or tendon to a bone. The system includes realigning the axis of a bone, and further includes fixing fragments of a bone together. Novel devices, instruments and methods are disclosed, including a cortical loop fo...
1. A method of connecting soft tissue to a bone comprising the steps of placing loops having adjustable length at sites on the cortical surface of the bone, placing the soft tissue on the cortical surface and through the loops, and tensioning the soft tissue and the loops to form contact of the soft tissue on the corti...
A system is disclosed for repairing and reconstructing an injured intra-articular, extra-articular ligament or tendon to a bone. The system includes realigning the axis of a bone, and further includes fixing fragments of a bone together. Novel devices, instruments and methods are disclosed, including a cortical loop fo...
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The present disclosure relates generally to a system and method for applying a metallic coating. A first metallic coating may be applied to a portion of a total surface of a part and a second metallic coating may be applied to substantially the total surface. The metallic coating may be applied to a vane cluster for us...
1. A method for application of a metallic coating to a vane cluster including at least two cluster vanes, the method comprising: applying a first layer of metallic coating within a portion of a total surface of the at least two cluster vanes; and applying a second layer of metallic coating to substantially the total su...
The present disclosure relates generally to a system and method for applying a metallic coating. A first metallic coating may be applied to a portion of a total surface of a part and a second metallic coating may be applied to substantially the total surface. The metallic coating may be applied to a vane cluster for us...
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The invention relates to an assisting apparatus ( 2 ) for assisting a user in moving an insertion element ( 11 ) like a catheter to a target element within, for instance, a person ( 8 ). A target element representation representing the target element within the object in its three-dimensional position and three-dimensi...
1. An assisting apparatus for assisting a user in moving an insertion element to be inserted into an object to a target element within the object, the assisting apparatus comprising: a target element image providing unit for providing a target element image showing the target element, a target element representation ge...
The invention relates to an assisting apparatus ( 2 ) for assisting a user in moving an insertion element ( 11 ) like a catheter to a target element within, for instance, a person ( 8 ). A target element representation representing the target element within the object in its three-dimensional position and three-dimensi...
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A vehicle computing system enabling one or more processors to establish a communication connection with at least one of a plurality of handheld computing devices within a vehicle while enabling and determining infotainment control based on the location of the handheld device in the vehicle. The system may determine if ...
1.-20. (canceled) 21. A vehicle computing system comprising: a controller programed to, in response to a wireless device communicating with the controller, recognize the wireless device as a driver or non-driver device using a seat sensor and one or more seat connections, and in response to the wireless device being re...
A vehicle computing system enabling one or more processors to establish a communication connection with at least one of a plurality of handheld computing devices within a vehicle while enabling and determining infotainment control based on the location of the handheld device in the vehicle. The system may determine if ...
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A rotary blade assembly for cutting a food product into helical strips is disclosed. The rotary blade assembly includes a substantially spiral-shaped blade holder for mounting in a food product flow path, and a plurality of axially extending slitter blades connected to the blade holder. The blade holder includes an axi...
1. A rotary blade assembly for cutting a food product into helical strips, the rotary blade assembly comprising: a substantially spiral-shaped blade holder for mounting in a food product flow path, the blade holder comprising: an axis of rotation, an upstream surface, an upstream end and a downstream end, the upstream ...
A rotary blade assembly for cutting a food product into helical strips is disclosed. The rotary blade assembly includes a substantially spiral-shaped blade holder for mounting in a food product flow path, and a plurality of axially extending slitter blades connected to the blade holder. The blade holder includes an axi...
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An antenna system is provided that includes a coaxial cable, an antenna, a reflector wall, and a slot wall. The reflector wall is formed of a conductive material connected to a conductive shield to extend in an axial direction, is separated from an antenna conductor by a second dielectric material in a radial direction...
1. An antenna system comprising: a coaxial cable comprising a center conductor extending a length of the coaxial cable; a dielectric material surrounding the center conductor along the length of the coaxial cable; and a conductive shield surrounding the dielectric material along the length of the coaxial cable; an ant...
An antenna system is provided that includes a coaxial cable, an antenna, a reflector wall, and a slot wall. The reflector wall is formed of a conductive material connected to a conductive shield to extend in an axial direction, is separated from an antenna conductor by a second dielectric material in a radial direction...
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Various embodiments of a golf club are described that has a removable face plate to allow for different face plates to be used with the same club. The golf club is also configured to receive one or more weights to allow the weight of the head to be varied and permit a change in the weight distribution of the head.
1. A golf club, comprising: a head having first and second through holes that extend through top and bottom surfaces of the head; wherein the first and second through holes are separated from one another by a dividing wall that forms a portion of a boundary of each of the first and second through holes; a face plate re...
Various embodiments of a golf club are described that has a removable face plate to allow for different face plates to be used with the same club. The golf club is also configured to receive one or more weights to allow the weight of the head to be varied and permit a change in the weight distribution of the head.1. A ...
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A patient interface system to treat sleep disordered breathing of a patient with pressurized gas, comprising: a patient interface; at least one strap; at least one retractor fixedly attached to the patient interface, said at least one retractor connected to the at least one strap and configured to retract the at least ...
1.-108. (canceled) 109. A patient interface system to treat sleep disordered breathing of a patient with pressurized gas, comprising: a patient interface; at least one strap; at least one retractor fixedly attached to the patient interface, said at least one retractor connected to the at least one strap and configured ...
A patient interface system to treat sleep disordered breathing of a patient with pressurized gas, comprising: a patient interface; at least one strap; at least one retractor fixedly attached to the patient interface, said at least one retractor connected to the at least one strap and configured to retract the at least ...
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A method for accurately positioning the acetabular cup in a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA), comprising the steps of (a) placing the cup in roughly the correct position in the acetabulum using a acetabular component placement tool, (b) taking a first abduction reading and a first anteversion reading usi...
1. A femoral broach tool, comprising: a. a connecting member configured to receive a femoral broach, the connecting member defining a central axis; b. a striking post connected to the connecting member, the striking post defining a surface generally perpendicular to the central axis; and c. a directional mount attached...
A method for accurately positioning the acetabular cup in a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA), comprising the steps of (a) placing the cup in roughly the correct position in the acetabulum using a acetabular component placement tool, (b) taking a first abduction reading and a first anteversion reading usi...
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A water valve, guide tube for a water valve, and associated method are provided. The water valve includes a housing and the guide tube is installed on the housing via laser welding. The guide tube and housing each provide axially facing mating surfaces which abut one another in a pre-bonded configuration. In a post-bon...
1. A water valve, the water valve comprising: a housing having an inlet and an outlet and a flow path extending through the housing between the inlet and the outlet; a valve member assembly situated within the flow path and operable to selective open and close the flow path; a guide tube, the guide tube mounted to the ...
A water valve, guide tube for a water valve, and associated method are provided. The water valve includes a housing and the guide tube is installed on the housing via laser welding. The guide tube and housing each provide axially facing mating surfaces which abut one another in a pre-bonded configuration. In a post-bon...
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