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17,300 | 17,300 | 15,590,211 | 3,745 | A turbocharger has a meridionally divided turbine housing defining a first scroll and a first nozzle, and a second scroll and a second nozzle. The first and second nozzles are divided from each other by a shroud plate mounted within the nozzle, for isolating the exhaust gas streams flowing through the two nozzles from ... | 1. A turbocharger having a meridionally divided variable-nozzle turbine, comprising:
a turbine comprising a turbine housing and a turbine wheel mounted in the turbine housing and connected to a rotatable shaft for rotation therewith, the turbine housing defining a meridionally divided scroll extending circumferentially... | A turbocharger has a meridionally divided turbine housing defining a first scroll and a first nozzle, and a second scroll and a second nozzle. The first and second nozzles are divided from each other by a shroud plate mounted within the nozzle, for isolating the exhaust gas streams flowing through the two nozzles from ... | 3,700 |
17,301 | 17,301 | 14,820,910 | 3,792 | A monitoring apparatus includes a housing that is configured to be attached to a body of a subject. The housing includes a sensor region that is configured to contact a selected area of the body of the subject when the housing is attached to the body of the subject. The sensor region is contoured to matingly engage the... | 1. A method of monitoring a subject via an earbud module, the earbud module having a plurality of sensor regions, each sensor region having an optical sensor element, the optical sensor element comprising at least one optical emitter or at least one optical detector, the method comprising:
positioning the earbud module... | A monitoring apparatus includes a housing that is configured to be attached to a body of a subject. The housing includes a sensor region that is configured to contact a selected area of the body of the subject when the housing is attached to the body of the subject. The sensor region is contoured to matingly engage the... | 3,700 |
17,302 | 17,302 | 14,137,937 | 3,772 | Various systems, method, and compositions for treating a tooth are disclosed herein. For example, an apparatus for treating a tooth is disclosed. The apparatus can include a chamber having an access port which places the chamber in fluid communication with a treatment region of the tooth when the chamber is coupled to ... | 1. An apparatus for treating a tooth, the apparatus comprising:
a chamber having an access port which places the chamber in fluid communication with a treatment region of the tooth when the chamber is coupled to tooth; a fluid motion generator coupled to the chamber, the fluid motion generator configured to direct flui... | Various systems, method, and compositions for treating a tooth are disclosed herein. For example, an apparatus for treating a tooth is disclosed. The apparatus can include a chamber having an access port which places the chamber in fluid communication with a treatment region of the tooth when the chamber is coupled to ... | 3,700 |
17,303 | 17,303 | 16,017,924 | 3,793 | Systems and methods for electromagnetic distortion detection are disclosed. In one aspect, the system includes an electromagnetic (EM) sensor configured to generate an EM sensor signal in response to detection of the EM field. The system may also include a processor configured to calculate a baseline value of a metric ... | 1. A system configured to detect electromagnetic (EM) distortion, the system comprising:
a first EM sensor configured to generate a first set of one or more EM sensor signals in response to detection of the EM field, the first EM sensor configured for placement, in use, on a patient; a processor; and a memory storing c... | Systems and methods for electromagnetic distortion detection are disclosed. In one aspect, the system includes an electromagnetic (EM) sensor configured to generate an EM sensor signal in response to detection of the EM field. The system may also include a processor configured to calculate a baseline value of a metric ... | 3,700 |
17,304 | 17,304 | 15,077,793 | 3,793 | A joint sensor system includes: an implantable joint camera assembly; an optional data communication device coupled to the joint camera assembly; a data processing device for collecting joint data; and a display coupled to the data processing device for monitoring the joint interface using the joint camera assembly. | 1. A joint sensor system, comprising:
an implantable joint camera assembly configured and arranged for implantation proximate a joint structure of a patient; a data processing device coupled to the joint camera assembly and configured and arranged to collect joint data from the joint camera assembly; and a display coup... | A joint sensor system includes: an implantable joint camera assembly; an optional data communication device coupled to the joint camera assembly; a data processing device for collecting joint data; and a display coupled to the data processing device for monitoring the joint interface using the joint camera assembly.1. ... | 3,700 |
17,305 | 17,305 | 15,223,048 | 3,732 | An item of footwear for increasing leg-muscle and/or lower-abdominal-/back-muscle tone comprising: a securing means for securing the item of footwear to a foot of a user; and a sole comprising at least an upper layer, for engaging a foot of a user in use or a further upper layer, and a lower layer, for engaging the gro... | 1. A method of moulding part of an insole or a sole of a shoe comprising:
(a) providing an arch region of first material of relatively lower compressive resistance or density; (b) providing a frontal/toe region and heel region of second material of relatively higher compressive resistance or density; and (c) placing th... | An item of footwear for increasing leg-muscle and/or lower-abdominal-/back-muscle tone comprising: a securing means for securing the item of footwear to a foot of a user; and a sole comprising at least an upper layer, for engaging a foot of a user in use or a further upper layer, and a lower layer, for engaging the gro... | 3,700 |
17,306 | 17,306 | 14,285,017 | 3,715 | An application for an adaptive training system includes a computer interfaced to one or more graphics displays, one of more input/output devices and having access to a plurality of training segments. The input/output devices are in communication with a trainee. Software operates in either a simulation mode in which a t... | 1. An adaptive training system comprising:
two modes of operation, a first mode of the two modes of operation being a simulation mode in which the adaptive training system mimics operation of a vehicle and accepts control directives on at least one input device, and a second mode of the two modes of operation being a t... | An application for an adaptive training system includes a computer interfaced to one or more graphics displays, one of more input/output devices and having access to a plurality of training segments. The input/output devices are in communication with a trainee. Software operates in either a simulation mode in which a t... | 3,700 |
17,307 | 17,307 | 13,128,603 | 3,763 | A method to increase gas mass flow loading rates to a gas storage cavern includes using liquid natural gas (LNG) to cool natural gas in a natural gas flow line upstream of a compressor used to compress gas for storage in to a gas storage cavern. | 1. A method to increase gas mass flow injection rates to a gas storage cavern, comprising:
using liquid natural gas (LNG) to cool natural gas in a natural gas flow line upstream of a compressor used to compress gas for storage in to a gas storage cavern. 2. The method of claim 1, including a step of effecting a heat ex... | A method to increase gas mass flow loading rates to a gas storage cavern includes using liquid natural gas (LNG) to cool natural gas in a natural gas flow line upstream of a compressor used to compress gas for storage in to a gas storage cavern.1. A method to increase gas mass flow injection rates to a gas storage cave... | 3,700 |
17,308 | 17,308 | 15,993,248 | 3,762 | A ventilation device for use in protective hoods. The ventilation device is formed with facing plates, each plate having a plurality of slots therethrough, the slots in one plate being in offset registration with the slots in the other plate, thereby creating a semi-tortuous path for air flow through the ventilation de... | 1. A device for use with a safety face shield assembly, the device comprising:
a hood configured to cover at least the head of a wearer and incorporating the safety face shield, the hood and safety face shield being formed of materials that protect the wearer from arc-flashes, said hood having an opening in at least on... | A ventilation device for use in protective hoods. The ventilation device is formed with facing plates, each plate having a plurality of slots therethrough, the slots in one plate being in offset registration with the slots in the other plate, thereby creating a semi-tortuous path for air flow through the ventilation de... | 3,700 |
17,309 | 17,309 | 13,359,633 | 3,763 | A closed cycle cryocooler is thermally connected to an elongated, cup-shaped sample well and cools down the sample well. Gaseous helium at a relatively low pressure is introduced into the sample well so that, as the sample well is cooled by the cryocooler, the gas in the sample well is also cooled. A sample is attached... | 1. An ultra-low vibration cryogen-free cryostat for an electron paramagnetic resonance system having a pair of opposing magnets for use with a closed cycle cryocooler, the cryostat comprising:
an elongated, cup-shaped sample well thermally connected to the cryocooler and into which gaseous helium is introduced; a sampl... | A closed cycle cryocooler is thermally connected to an elongated, cup-shaped sample well and cools down the sample well. Gaseous helium at a relatively low pressure is introduced into the sample well so that, as the sample well is cooled by the cryocooler, the gas in the sample well is also cooled. A sample is attached... | 3,700 |
17,310 | 17,310 | 14,522,656 | 3,745 | A cooling circuit for a gas turbine engine includes a gas turbine engine component having at least one internal cooling cavity defined by an internal wall surface and a plurality of turbulent flow features extending outwardly from the internal wall surface. Each turbulent flow feature is spaced apart from an adjacent t... | 1. A cooling circuit for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a gas turbine engine component having at least one internal cooling cavity defined by an internal wall surface; a plurality of turbulent flow features extending outwardly from the internal wall surface, each turbulent flow feature being spaced apart from an adja... | A cooling circuit for a gas turbine engine includes a gas turbine engine component having at least one internal cooling cavity defined by an internal wall surface and a plurality of turbulent flow features extending outwardly from the internal wall surface. Each turbulent flow feature is spaced apart from an adjacent t... | 3,700 |
17,311 | 17,311 | 14,839,991 | 3,773 | An expandable intervertebral cage with living hinges manufactured using 3D printing. The intervertebral cage is configured to expand from an unexpanded to an expanded configuration. The intervertebral cage can include a deployment system, such as a variable volume pouch or deployment cable, to apply force to the interv... | 1. A method for making an expandable intervertebral cage with living hinges using 3D printable materials for placement between adjacent vertebrae, the method comprising:
providing 3D data of the expandable intervertebral cage to a 3D printer, the expandable intervertebral cage includes a circuitous body having a plural... | An expandable intervertebral cage with living hinges manufactured using 3D printing. The intervertebral cage is configured to expand from an unexpanded to an expanded configuration. The intervertebral cage can include a deployment system, such as a variable volume pouch or deployment cable, to apply force to the interv... | 3,700 |
17,312 | 17,312 | 14,503,897 | 3,763 | A heat exchanger includes a fin body and a heat pipe having a first portion disposed on or at least partially within the fin body and a second portion extending from the fin body, wherein the heat pipe includes a hollow core filled with a heat pipe working fluid having a liquid phase that is configured to transition to... | 1. A heat exchanger, comprising:
a fin body; and a heat pipe having a first portion disposed on or at least partially within the fin body and a second portion extending from the fin body, wherein the heat pipe includes a hollow core filled with a heat pipe working fluid having a liquid phase that is configured to trans... | A heat exchanger includes a fin body and a heat pipe having a first portion disposed on or at least partially within the fin body and a second portion extending from the fin body, wherein the heat pipe includes a hollow core filled with a heat pipe working fluid having a liquid phase that is configured to transition to... | 3,700 |
17,313 | 17,313 | 15,678,317 | 3,753 | A thrust plate for a butterfly valve includes a thrust plate body that defines a recess that extends between a bottom thrust surface, side walls, and an open top. There is a nickel-based or cobalt-based wear-resistant coating located on the bottom thrust surface. The wear-resistant coating is harder than the thrust pla... | 1. A thrust plate for a butterfly valve, the thrust plate comprising:
a thrust plate body defining a recess that extends between a bottom thrust surface, side walls, and an open top; and a nickel-based or cobalt-based wear-resistant coating located on the bottom thrust surface, the wear-resistant coating being harder t... | A thrust plate for a butterfly valve includes a thrust plate body that defines a recess that extends between a bottom thrust surface, side walls, and an open top. There is a nickel-based or cobalt-based wear-resistant coating located on the bottom thrust surface. The wear-resistant coating is harder than the thrust pla... | 3,700 |
17,314 | 17,314 | 15,200,192 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine includes a core having a compressor section with a first compressor and a second compressor, and a turbine section with a first turbine and a second turbine. The first compressor is connected to the first turbine via a first shaft and the second compressor is connected to the second turbine via a s... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a core including a compressor section having a first compressor and a second compressor, a turbine section having a first turbine and a second turbine; the first compressor is connected to the first turbine via a first shaft; the second compressor is connected to the second turbine v... | A gas turbine engine includes a core having a compressor section with a first compressor and a second compressor, and a turbine section with a first turbine and a second turbine. The first compressor is connected to the first turbine via a first shaft and the second compressor is connected to the second turbine via a s... | 3,700 |
17,315 | 17,315 | 14,157,808 | 3,715 | The disclosed embodiments relate to improved learning methods and systems incorporating multisensory feedback. In some embodiments, virtual puzzle pieces represented by letters, numbers, or words, may animate in conjunction with phonetic sounds (e.g., as to letters or letter combinations) and pronunciation readings (e.... | 1. A computer-implemented method for providing a multi-sensory experience during input comprising:
displaying multiple characters associated with one or more words,
wherein one or more characters of the multiple characters are translated relative to correct positions, and
wherein the correct positions are with respect ... | The disclosed embodiments relate to improved learning methods and systems incorporating multisensory feedback. In some embodiments, virtual puzzle pieces represented by letters, numbers, or words, may animate in conjunction with phonetic sounds (e.g., as to letters or letter combinations) and pronunciation readings (e.... | 3,700 |
17,316 | 17,316 | 14,915,455 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine component includes spaced apart walls that extend in a load direction and provide a cooling passage. The cooling passage provides a tortuous passage having a generally straight portion that extends in the load direction and a bend transverse to the load direction. Elongated turbulators protrude fro... | 1. A gas turbine engine component comprising:
spaced apart walls extending in a load direction and providing a cooling passage, the cooling passage providing a tortuous passage having a generally straight portion extending in the load direction and a bend transverse to the load direction; and elongated turbulators prot... | A gas turbine engine component includes spaced apart walls that extend in a load direction and provide a cooling passage. The cooling passage provides a tortuous passage having a generally straight portion that extends in the load direction and a bend transverse to the load direction. Elongated turbulators protrude fro... | 3,700 |
17,317 | 17,317 | 15,437,463 | 3,752 | A method for improving the hit accuracy of fire detection systems controlled by infrared and video fire detection by means of a first IR/video camera system for the first detection unit (D 1 ) to ensure continuous fire detection and a second IR/video camera system for the second detection unit (D 2 ) to ensure automati... | 1. A method for improving the hit accuracy of fire detection systems controlled by infrared and video fire detection by means of a first IR/video camera system for the first detection unit (D1) to ensure continuous fire detection and a second IR/video camera system for the second detection unit (D2) to ensure automatic... | A method for improving the hit accuracy of fire detection systems controlled by infrared and video fire detection by means of a first IR/video camera system for the first detection unit (D 1 ) to ensure continuous fire detection and a second IR/video camera system for the second detection unit (D 2 ) to ensure automati... | 3,700 |
17,318 | 17,318 | 13,252,640 | 3,791 | A Cheyne-Stokes (CS) diagnosis system classifies periods of CS-like breathing by examining a signal indicative of a respiratory parameter. For example, nasal flow data is processed to classify it as unambiguously CS breathing or nearly so and to display the classification Processing may detect and display: apnoeas, hyp... | 1-51. (canceled) 52. A method for a controlled ventilatory apparatus to automatically determine the absence or the presence of Cheyne-Stokes breathing in a person comprising the steps of:
capturing a signal indicative of respiratory flow of a person; determining the absence or presence of an apnea or an hypopnea from s... | A Cheyne-Stokes (CS) diagnosis system classifies periods of CS-like breathing by examining a signal indicative of a respiratory parameter. For example, nasal flow data is processed to classify it as unambiguously CS breathing or nearly so and to display the classification Processing may detect and display: apnoeas, hyp... | 3,700 |
17,319 | 17,319 | 14,793,979 | 3,715 | There is provided space-based toys that are present on space vehicles like the International Space Station, equipment on the launch pad awaiting launch to space, toys in transit from earth to space, toys in space where they may be in orbit around planets or other bodies or even traveling through space. The space-based ... | 1. An interactive space-based toy system for children comprising:
space-based toy operatively coupled to an earth-based toy for entertainment or education. 2. The interactive space-based toy system according to claim 1 wherein said space-based toy is a space object selected from the group consisting of a launch vehicle... | There is provided space-based toys that are present on space vehicles like the International Space Station, equipment on the launch pad awaiting launch to space, toys in transit from earth to space, toys in space where they may be in orbit around planets or other bodies or even traveling through space. The space-based ... | 3,700 |
17,320 | 17,320 | 11,248,100 | 3,715 | A system and method for monitoring and responding to device conditions is provided. A content server monitors sensed conditions of a device. Upon detection of an action-triggering condition, such as an error in the device, the content server accessed databases containing information pertaining to the monitored device i... | 1. A system for monitoring a device and delivering context-appropriate instructional information to a user interface, comprising:
a device having at least one sensor adapted to detect a condition of the device and to generate a sensor signal indicating the detected condition; a content server adapted to receive and a... | A system and method for monitoring and responding to device conditions is provided. A content server monitors sensed conditions of a device. Upon detection of an action-triggering condition, such as an error in the device, the content server accessed databases containing information pertaining to the monitored device i... | 3,700 |
17,321 | 17,321 | 15,206,731 | 3,754 | Disclosed herein is a multi-compartment container and methods of use thereof where the container is comprised of a first and a second aerosol chamber proximate to one another; a spray nozzle; and a spray nozzle retention device, wherein the spray nozzle is operably coupled to the spray nozzle retention device such that... | 1. A multi-compartment container comprised of:
a first and a second aerosol chamber proximate to one another; a spray nozzle; and a spray nozzle retention device, wherein the spray nozzle is operably coupled to the spray nozzle retention device such that the spray nozzle can be operably engaged with the first aerosol c... | Disclosed herein is a multi-compartment container and methods of use thereof where the container is comprised of a first and a second aerosol chamber proximate to one another; a spray nozzle; and a spray nozzle retention device, wherein the spray nozzle is operably coupled to the spray nozzle retention device such that... | 3,700 |
17,322 | 17,322 | 14,294,714 | 3,792 | A method, comprising, fitting an electrical stimulating device to the recipient, the electrical stimulating device including electrodes implanted in the recipient, the electrical stimulating device being a multipolar electrical stimulating device, wherein the fitting includes simultaneously applying multipolar stimulat... | 1. A method, comprising:
fitting an electrical stimulating device to the recipient, the electrical stimulating device including electrodes implanted in the recipient, the electrical stimulating device being a multipolar electrical stimulating device, wherein the fitting includes:
simultaneously applying multipolar stim... | A method, comprising, fitting an electrical stimulating device to the recipient, the electrical stimulating device including electrodes implanted in the recipient, the electrical stimulating device being a multipolar electrical stimulating device, wherein the fitting includes simultaneously applying multipolar stimulat... | 3,700 |
17,323 | 17,323 | 15,200,240 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section having a first compressor and a second compressor and a turbine section having a first turbine and a second turbine. The first compressor is connected to the first turbine via a first shaft and the second compressor is connected to the second turbine via a second shaft... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a compressor section having a first compressor and a second compressor; a turbine section having a first turbine and a second turbine, the first compressor is connected to the first turbine via a first shaft; the second compressor is connected to the second turbine via a second shaft... | A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section having a first compressor and a second compressor and a turbine section having a first turbine and a second turbine. The first compressor is connected to the first turbine via a first shaft and the second compressor is connected to the second turbine via a second shaft... | 3,700 |
17,324 | 17,324 | 14,795,667 | 3,793 | An ultrasonic medical probe has a horn or shaft, a shank at a proximal end of the shaft, a probe head at a distal end of the horn or shaft, opposite the shank, and at least one polymeric component fixed to at least one of the horn or shaft, the shank, and the probe head. The shank is provided at a proximal end opposite... | 1. An ultrasonic medical probe comprising: a horn or shaft; a shank at a proximal end of said shaft, said shank including a pair of opposed flats, said shank being provided at a proximal end opposite said horn or shaft with an externally threaded connector for attaching the probe to a source of ultrasonic vibratory ene... | An ultrasonic medical probe has a horn or shaft, a shank at a proximal end of the shaft, a probe head at a distal end of the horn or shaft, opposite the shank, and at least one polymeric component fixed to at least one of the horn or shaft, the shank, and the probe head. The shank is provided at a proximal end opposite... | 3,700 |
17,325 | 17,325 | 16,653,699 | 3,754 | A material transfer system for storing, transferring and dispensing viscous material, such as fluids and liquids, includes a material containment vessel with an upper region incorporating a motive force and a bottom region with a material ingress and egress opening. A diconical or other shaped force transfer device is ... | 1. A refillable system for transferring material, the system comprising: a vessel having a longitudinal axis, an inner wall, and an arrestor, and a first end having a material inlet and outlet manifold; a force transfer device disposed within the vessel, the force transfer device including, (a) a crown; (b) a cylindric... | A material transfer system for storing, transferring and dispensing viscous material, such as fluids and liquids, includes a material containment vessel with an upper region incorporating a motive force and a bottom region with a material ingress and egress opening. A diconical or other shaped force transfer device is ... | 3,700 |
17,326 | 17,326 | 14,597,902 | 3,745 | A fan platform for electrically grounding an airfoil of a gas turbine engine includes a flow path surface extending between a first and second side. An inner surface radially opposing the flow path surface also extends between the first and second side, and includes a body portion extending radially inwardly therefrom.... | 1. A fan platform for electrically grounding an airfoil of a gas turbine engine, the fan platform comprising:
a flow path surface extending between a first and second side; an inner surface extending between the first and second sides, the inner surface radially opposing the flow path surface; a body portion extending ... | A fan platform for electrically grounding an airfoil of a gas turbine engine includes a flow path surface extending between a first and second side. An inner surface radially opposing the flow path surface also extends between the first and second side, and includes a body portion extending radially inwardly therefrom.... | 3,700 |
17,327 | 17,327 | 15,852,319 | 3,753 | A sanitary water faucet handle has multiple levers, or grasping regions. Each lever includes an associated indicator, identifying whether the particular grasping region is intended for use in turning the faucet's water supply on, or off. The indicator may be in the form of indicia applied to a portion of at least one o... | 1. A handle for attachment to a water valve, the handle comprising:
a handle body having a bottom region; a first lever operably coupled to the handle body; and a second lever operably coupled to the handle body; wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first lever and the second lever includes an associated i... | A sanitary water faucet handle has multiple levers, or grasping regions. Each lever includes an associated indicator, identifying whether the particular grasping region is intended for use in turning the faucet's water supply on, or off. The indicator may be in the form of indicia applied to a portion of at least one o... | 3,700 |
17,328 | 17,328 | 12,851,231 | 3,745 | An air handler blower assembly includes a blower housing containing a centrifugal fan and a motor mounted on the blower housing and connected to the fan. The blower housing has opposite first and second air inlet openings that are coaxial with the fan, and the first inlet opening is larger than the second inlet opening... | 1. An air handler blower assembly comprising:
a fan having a center axis of rotation that defines mutually perpendicular axial and radial directions relative to the blower assembly; a motor having a shaft connected to the fan for rotation of the fan in response to operation of the motor; a blower housing containing the... | An air handler blower assembly includes a blower housing containing a centrifugal fan and a motor mounted on the blower housing and connected to the fan. The blower housing has opposite first and second air inlet openings that are coaxial with the fan, and the first inlet opening is larger than the second inlet opening... | 3,700 |
17,329 | 17,329 | 15,075,386 | 3,726 | A link setting assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fixture including at least one platform mount and at least one linkage mount. The at least one linkage mount is spaced-apart from the platform mount by a distance corresponding to a predetermined link leng... | 1. A link setting assembly, comprising:
a fixture including at least one platform mount and at least one linkage mount, wherein the at least one linkage mount is spaced-apart from the platform mount by a distance corresponding to a predetermined link length. 2. The link setting assembly as recited in claim 1, further c... | A link setting assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fixture including at least one platform mount and at least one linkage mount. The at least one linkage mount is spaced-apart from the platform mount by a distance corresponding to a predetermined link leng... | 3,700 |
17,330 | 17,330 | 15,847,889 | 3,761 | A method of manufacturing a support element for beverage brewing material includes providing water-permeable material to form a concave holder configured to receive the material, with a rim formed around an upper periphery. The method can include providing the material with fold lines, forming the holder from a single ... | 1. A method of manufacturing a support element for beverage brewing material, comprising:
providing water-permeable material; forming a holder from the water-permeable material; shaping the holder into a generally concave shape such that the holder is configured to receive and support the beverage brewing material; and... | A method of manufacturing a support element for beverage brewing material includes providing water-permeable material to form a concave holder configured to receive the material, with a rim formed around an upper periphery. The method can include providing the material with fold lines, forming the holder from a single ... | 3,700 |
17,331 | 17,331 | 15,157,857 | 3,741 | A core assembly for fabricating an air cooled engine component for a gas turbine engine includes an end portion for defining passages within a side of an engine component. The end portion defines a first cross-section. A middle portion is spaced apart from the end portion and defines passages through a middle part of t... | 1. A core assembly for fabricating an air cooled engine component for a gas turbine engine, the core assembly comprising:
an end portion for defining passages within a side of an engine component, the end portion defining a first cross-section; and a middle portion spaced apart from the end portion and defining passage... | A core assembly for fabricating an air cooled engine component for a gas turbine engine includes an end portion for defining passages within a side of an engine component. The end portion defines a first cross-section. A middle portion is spaced apart from the end portion and defines passages through a middle part of t... | 3,700 |
17,332 | 17,332 | 15,005,068 | 3,794 | An end effector assembly includes opposed jaws moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw includes an electrically conductive surface adapted to conduct electrosurgical energy through tissue disposed between the jaws. A static bipolar cutting portion including at least one ele... | 1-10. (canceled) 11. An end effector assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument, the end effector assembly comprising:
first and second jaw members each defining an opposed inwardly-facing surface and an outwardly-facing surface, at least one of the first or second jaw members movable relative to the other bet... | An end effector assembly includes opposed jaws moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw includes an electrically conductive surface adapted to conduct electrosurgical energy through tissue disposed between the jaws. A static bipolar cutting portion including at least one ele... | 3,700 |
17,333 | 17,333 | 12,228,618 | 3,753 | In one set of embodiments a selected section of tubular stock has its ends welded together to form a pillow-like pressure sensing device with an entry tube and an exit tube each configured to facilitate insertion of the pressure sensing device into the flow path of IV infusate in an IV administration set or system. Flu... | 1. A sterilizeable, fluid pressure responsive valve, for medical use and insertion into a predetermined fluid-flow path, and which is responsive to fluid pressure; comprising:
(a) fluid pressure sensing means disposed within the fluid pressure responsive valve to receive fluid when flowing through the fluid-flow path a... | In one set of embodiments a selected section of tubular stock has its ends welded together to form a pillow-like pressure sensing device with an entry tube and an exit tube each configured to facilitate insertion of the pressure sensing device into the flow path of IV infusate in an IV administration set or system. Flu... | 3,700 |
17,334 | 17,334 | 15,017,117 | 3,771 | Medical devices and methods for forming the medical devices are disclosed in the present application. In one illustrative example, a medical device may comprise a catheter shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and may include a plurality of lumens extending through at least a portion of the catheter shaft... | 1. A medical device comprising:
a catheter shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, the catheter shaft including a plurality of lumens extending through at least a portion of the catheter shaft; and a balloon member disposed proximate the distal end of the catheter shaft, wherein the catheter shaft comprises a fra... | Medical devices and methods for forming the medical devices are disclosed in the present application. In one illustrative example, a medical device may comprise a catheter shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and may include a plurality of lumens extending through at least a portion of the catheter shaft... | 3,700 |
17,335 | 17,335 | 15,790,423 | 3,745 | A vane cluster for a gas turbine engine including an inner diameter platform and an outer diameter platform. A plurality of vanes span from the inner diameter platform to the outer diameter platform. An inbound region is defined between a first vane and a second vane of the plurality of vanes. A plenum is defined in th... | 1. A vane cluster for a gas turbine engine comprising:
an inner diameter platform; an outer diameter platform; a plurality of vanes spanning from the inner diameter platform to the outer diameter platform; an inbound region defined between a first vane and a second vane of the plurality of vanes; a plenum defined in th... | A vane cluster for a gas turbine engine including an inner diameter platform and an outer diameter platform. A plurality of vanes span from the inner diameter platform to the outer diameter platform. An inbound region is defined between a first vane and a second vane of the plurality of vanes. A plenum is defined in th... | 3,700 |
17,336 | 17,336 | 15,079,538 | 3,741 | Methods and apparatus are provided for an axi-centrifugal compressor in a gas turbine engine for a business aviation or rotorcraft propulsion unit. The compressor includes an axial compressor section operable to affect a first pressure ratio along the flow path between a compressor inlet and a first section exit, and a... | 1. An axi-centrifugal compressor for a gas turbine system comprising:
a housing; and a compressor rotatably supported on a shaft assembly in the housing and operable to affect a pressure ratio along a flow path between a compressor inlet and a compressor exit; wherein the compressor includes: an axial compressor sectio... | Methods and apparatus are provided for an axi-centrifugal compressor in a gas turbine engine for a business aviation or rotorcraft propulsion unit. The compressor includes an axial compressor section operable to affect a first pressure ratio along the flow path between a compressor inlet and a first section exit, and a... | 3,700 |
17,337 | 17,337 | 15,204,205 | 3,741 | A system includes a combustion chamber that has a throat, and a regulator for changing area cross-sectional area of the throat. The regulator includes a first piston in fluid connection with the combustor, and a second piston that is moveable with the first piston. The second piston at least partially defining the thro... | 1. A system comprising:
a combustion chamber having a throat; and a regulator for changing a cross-sectional area of the throat, the regulator including,
a first piston in fluid connection with the combustion chamber, and
a second piston moveable with the first piston, the second piston at least partially defining the ... | A system includes a combustion chamber that has a throat, and a regulator for changing area cross-sectional area of the throat. The regulator includes a first piston in fluid connection with the combustor, and a second piston that is moveable with the first piston. The second piston at least partially defining the thro... | 3,700 |
17,338 | 17,338 | 15,083,245 | 3,771 | Expandable occlusive plugs and methods of using them are disclosed. The devices generally include an expandable framework at least partially covered by a membrane. The occlusive plugs can be used for occlusion of body lumens and/or to limit migration of embolic agents to non-target sites. | 1. A system for treating a patient, comprising:
an expandable occlusive plug, comprising an elongate shaft and, disposed at a distal end of the elongate shaft, a flexible framework at least partially covered by a membrane, the flexible framework moveable between a first configuration characterized by a first diameter a... | Expandable occlusive plugs and methods of using them are disclosed. The devices generally include an expandable framework at least partially covered by a membrane. The occlusive plugs can be used for occlusion of body lumens and/or to limit migration of embolic agents to non-target sites.1. A system for treating a pati... | 3,700 |
17,339 | 17,339 | 14,745,311 | 3,794 | A medical device for sympathetic nerve ablation may include an elongate shaft and an expandable member. A printed ablation electrode assembly may be disposed on an outer surface of the expandable member, the printed ablation electrode assembly including a positive electrical pathway and a ground electrical pathway prin... | 1. A medical device for sympathetic nerve ablation at one or more treatment sites, comprising:
an elongate catheter shaft having a guidewire lumen extending therethrough and an expandable member disposed adjacent a distal end; a printed ablation electrode assembly disposed on an outer surface of the expandable member, ... | A medical device for sympathetic nerve ablation may include an elongate shaft and an expandable member. A printed ablation electrode assembly may be disposed on an outer surface of the expandable member, the printed ablation electrode assembly including a positive electrical pathway and a ground electrical pathway prin... | 3,700 |
17,340 | 17,340 | 13,097,164 | 3,791 | Instrument for producing a sample of body liquid for analysis by piercing the skin with a lancing element having a skin piercing tip. The instrument has a housing and a lancing drive for driving a lancing element connected thereto in a puncturing movement. A pressure ring surrounds a skin contact opening and is adapted... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. An instrument for producing a sample of body liquid for analysis by piercing the skin with a lancing element having a skin piercing tip,
said instrument having
a housing
a lancing drive within said housing for being connected to a lancing element and for driving a lancing element connected thereto ... | Instrument for producing a sample of body liquid for analysis by piercing the skin with a lancing element having a skin piercing tip. The instrument has a housing and a lancing drive for driving a lancing element connected thereto in a puncturing movement. A pressure ring surrounds a skin contact opening and is adapted... | 3,700 |
17,341 | 17,341 | 14,785,956 | 3,745 | A control arrangement ( 5 ) of a hydraulic system ( 1 ) is provided, said control arrangement ( 5 ) comprising a supply port arrangement having a high pressure port ( 6 ) and a low pressure port ( 7 ), a working port arrangement having two working ports ( 8, 9 ), a first valve ( 10 ) arranged between said high pressure... | 1. A control arrangement of a hydraulic system, said control arrangement comprising a supply port arrangement having a high pressure port and a low pressure port, a working port arrangement having two working ports, a first valve arranged between said high pressure port and said working port arrangement, and a second v... | A control arrangement ( 5 ) of a hydraulic system ( 1 ) is provided, said control arrangement ( 5 ) comprising a supply port arrangement having a high pressure port ( 6 ) and a low pressure port ( 7 ), a working port arrangement having two working ports ( 8, 9 ), a first valve ( 10 ) arranged between said high pressure... | 3,700 |
17,342 | 17,342 | 14,729,002 | 3,741 | A turbine cooling air generation system for a gas turbine engine includes a first fluid pathway connecting a compressor bleed outlet and a mixing valve, a second fluid pathway connecting the compressor bleed outlet and an input of a heat exchanger, and a third fluid pathway connecting an output of the heat exchanger an... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a compressor section having a plurality of compressor stages; a combustor fluidly connected to said compressor section; a turbine section fluidly connected to said compressor section, the turbine section having at least one stage; a compressor bleed structure disposed in one of said ... | A turbine cooling air generation system for a gas turbine engine includes a first fluid pathway connecting a compressor bleed outlet and a mixing valve, a second fluid pathway connecting the compressor bleed outlet and an input of a heat exchanger, and a third fluid pathway connecting an output of the heat exchanger an... | 3,700 |
17,343 | 17,343 | 15,011,626 | 3,715 | A method and an electronic apparatus for displaying reference locations for locating ECG pads and a recording medium using the method are provided. In the method, a body image is retrieved and a skin area in accordance with a skin color in the body image is detected. A feature analysis is performed on the skin area to ... | 1. A method for displaying reference locations for locating ECG pads, adapted for an electronic apparatus having a display, comprising:
retrieving a body image; detecting a skin area in accordance with a skin color in the body image; performing a feature analysis on the skin area to detect two physical nipples and obta... | A method and an electronic apparatus for displaying reference locations for locating ECG pads and a recording medium using the method are provided. In the method, a body image is retrieved and a skin area in accordance with a skin color in the body image is detected. A feature analysis is performed on the skin area to ... | 3,700 |
17,344 | 17,344 | 15,133,234 | 3,715 | A visual display of a graph on a packaging of a food item is displayed as guidance to the public of the health quality of the food item. The graph shows a rise of blood glucose level over a two hour time period from the consumption of the food item in a healthy adult as an indicator of a health quality of the food item... | 1. An apparatus for a health quality indicator (HQI) of a human food item, comprising:
a. a packaging of a food item and a health quality indicator (HQI) that is displayed on the packaging; b. the HQI is an annotated graph with multiple time intervals that is visually displayed on a part of the packaging; and c. the HQ... | A visual display of a graph on a packaging of a food item is displayed as guidance to the public of the health quality of the food item. The graph shows a rise of blood glucose level over a two hour time period from the consumption of the food item in a healthy adult as an indicator of a health quality of the food item... | 3,700 |
17,345 | 17,345 | 14,841,324 | 3,745 | An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes a body having leading and trailing edges joined by spaced apart pressure and suction sides to provide an exterior airfoil surface defined by a perimeter wall. An interior wall is arranged interiorly and adjacent to the perimeter wall to provide a cooling passage there betwee... | 1. An airfoil for a gas turbine engine, comprising:
a body including leading and trailing edges joined by spaced apart pressure and suction sides to provide an exterior airfoil surface defined by a perimeter wall, an interior wall arranged interiorly and adjacent to the perimeter wall to provide a cooling passage there... | An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes a body having leading and trailing edges joined by spaced apart pressure and suction sides to provide an exterior airfoil surface defined by a perimeter wall. An interior wall is arranged interiorly and adjacent to the perimeter wall to provide a cooling passage there betwee... | 3,700 |
17,346 | 17,346 | 14,478,231 | 3,761 | A nickel and chromium alloy having a combined wt. % of nickel and chromium of at least 97 wt. %, wherein the chromium accounts for 33 to 50 wt. % of the alloy. The alloy may be provided in strip form and has adequate ductility for the manufacture of various products, such as sheaths for flux cored welding electrodes. A... | 1. An alloy comprising nickel and chromium having a combined wt. % of nickel and chromium of at least 97 wt. %, wherein the chromium accounts for 33 to 50 wt. % of the alloy, wherein the alloy is provided in strip form. 2. The alloy of claim 1, wherein the strip has a tensile elongation of at least 30%. 3. The alloy of... | A nickel and chromium alloy having a combined wt. % of nickel and chromium of at least 97 wt. %, wherein the chromium accounts for 33 to 50 wt. % of the alloy. The alloy may be provided in strip form and has adequate ductility for the manufacture of various products, such as sheaths for flux cored welding electrodes. A... | 3,700 |
17,347 | 17,347 | 15,115,765 | 3,745 | A compressor airfoil of a turbine engine having a geared architecture includes pressure and suction sides that extend in a radial direction from a 0% span position to a 100% span position. The airfoil has a relationship between an axial leading edge position and span position that defines a curve with a negative slope ... | 1. A compressor airfoil of a turbine engine having a geared architecture comprising:
pressure and suction sides extending in a radial direction from a 0% span position to a 100% span position, wherein the airfoil has a relationship between an axial leading edge position and span position that defines a curve with a neg... | A compressor airfoil of a turbine engine having a geared architecture includes pressure and suction sides that extend in a radial direction from a 0% span position to a 100% span position. The airfoil has a relationship between an axial leading edge position and span position that defines a curve with a negative slope ... | 3,700 |
17,348 | 17,348 | 14,111,716 | 3,734 | A vacuum mount system a first vacuum device ( 12 ) configured for detachable connection to a portable electronic device ( 18 ), a second vacuum device ( 14 ) configured for detachable connection to a mounting surface ( 17 ), and a flexible connector ( 16 ) attached between the first vacuum device ( 12 ) and the second ... | 1. A vacuum mount system, comprising:
a first vacuum device having a pad shaped and sized to detachably seat an electronic device to form a vacuum cavity, a plunger attached to the pad and in fluid communication with the vacuum cavity, and an indicator positioned on the plunger to indicate the level of vacuum pressure ... | A vacuum mount system a first vacuum device ( 12 ) configured for detachable connection to a portable electronic device ( 18 ), a second vacuum device ( 14 ) configured for detachable connection to a mounting surface ( 17 ), and a flexible connector ( 16 ) attached between the first vacuum device ( 12 ) and the second ... | 3,700 |
17,349 | 17,349 | 14,993,542 | 3,715 | An example system includes a game device including a game processing unit performing information processing concerning a game and a communication unit performing communication via a network, and a communication unit performing communication with the game device via the network. The game device includes a purchase reque... | 1. A game system, comprising a game device including a game processing unit performing information processing concerning a game and a communication unit performing communication via a network, and a server including a communication unit performing communication with the game device via the network, wherein
the game dev... | An example system includes a game device including a game processing unit performing information processing concerning a game and a communication unit performing communication via a network, and a communication unit performing communication with the game device via the network. The game device includes a purchase reque... | 3,700 |
17,350 | 17,350 | 15,915,991 | 3,775 | Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. Some of the methods include inserting a guide pin into the glenoid of the patient,... | 1. (canceled) 2. A reciprocating rasp surgical instrument for use in the surgical preparation of a glenoid of a patient prior to implantation of a glenoid prosthesis, the reciprocating rasp surgical instrument comprising:
a shaft having a first end configured to be secured in a chuck of a reciprocating tool, and a cutt... | Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. Some of the methods include inserting a guide pin into the glenoid of the patient,... | 3,700 |
17,351 | 17,351 | 15,109,488 | 3,792 | A patient monitoring device ( 20 ) employing an ECG monitor ( 24 ) and a controller ( 26 ). The patient monitoring device ( 20 ) can be or include an automatic external defibrillator (AED), an advanced life support (ALS) defibrillator and/or a patient monitor. In operation, the ECG monitor ( 24 ) monitors a corrupted E... | 1. A patient monitoring device, comprising:
an ECG monitor operable to monitor a corrupted ECG waveform of a heart of a patient; and a controller operably connected to the ECG monitor to classify the corrupted ECG waveform as one of a non-shockable rhythm or a potentially shockable rhythm,
wherein the controller includ... | A patient monitoring device ( 20 ) employing an ECG monitor ( 24 ) and a controller ( 26 ). The patient monitoring device ( 20 ) can be or include an automatic external defibrillator (AED), an advanced life support (ALS) defibrillator and/or a patient monitor. In operation, the ECG monitor ( 24 ) monitors a corrupted E... | 3,700 |
17,352 | 17,352 | 13,331,288 | 3,791 | The present subject matter includes apparatus, methods and device-readable media for using impedance and heart sounds to classify events and alerts. An apparatus can include a processor circuit configured to receive a physiological indication, classify the indication, and generate a multi-dimensional heart failure deco... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a processor circuit configured to:
receive an indication of cardiac filling pressure of a subject;
receive an indication of thoracic fluid status of the subject;
receive an indication of cardiac output of the subject;
classify the indication of cardiac filling pressure into one of at least f... | The present subject matter includes apparatus, methods and device-readable media for using impedance and heart sounds to classify events and alerts. An apparatus can include a processor circuit configured to receive a physiological indication, classify the indication, and generate a multi-dimensional heart failure deco... | 3,700 |
17,353 | 17,353 | 15,073,878 | 3,775 | An ophthalmic cannula assembly may include a cannula having an outer cannula surface and an inner cylindrical bore. A hub adjoining a proximal end of the cannula may define a maximum outer hub diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the cannula. An optical fiber may be attached to the outer cannula surface f... | 1. An ophthalmic cannula assembly comprising:
a cannula including an outer cannula surface and an inner cylindrical bore that defines a longitudinal axis and an inner radius, the cannula defining a cannula length measured parallel to the longitudinal axis; a hub adjoining a proximal end of the cannula; an optical fiber... | An ophthalmic cannula assembly may include a cannula having an outer cannula surface and an inner cylindrical bore. A hub adjoining a proximal end of the cannula may define a maximum outer hub diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the cannula. An optical fiber may be attached to the outer cannula surface f... | 3,700 |
17,354 | 17,354 | 15,921,876 | 3,762 | A method for manufacturing a honeycomb structure, includes: a step of manufacturing a honeycomb formed body to manufacture a non-fired honeycomb formed body, the non-fired honeycomb formed body including a raw material composition containing a ceramic raw material, 0.5 to 5.0 mass % of pore former and water; an inducti... | 1. A method for manufacturing a honeycomb structure, comprising:
a step of manufacturing a honeycomb formed body to manufacture a non-fired honeycomb formed body including a cell wall that defines a plurality of cells extending from a first end face as one end face to a second end face as the other end face, the non-fi... | A method for manufacturing a honeycomb structure, includes: a step of manufacturing a honeycomb formed body to manufacture a non-fired honeycomb formed body, the non-fired honeycomb formed body including a raw material composition containing a ceramic raw material, 0.5 to 5.0 mass % of pore former and water; an inducti... | 3,700 |
17,355 | 17,355 | 14,954,918 | 3,772 | A dental implant that facilitates insertion includes a body having a coronal end and an apical end opposite the coronal end. An implant-prosthetic interface region is provided adjacent the coronal end. A tapered region is adjacent the apical end. A variable profile helical thread extends along the tapered region. The t... | 1.-20. (canceled) 21. A dental implant comprising:
a body; a coronal region of the body, the coronal region being coronally tapered such that a diameter of an apical end of the coronal region is larger than a diameter of a coronal end of the coronal region, the coronal region having a height that equal to or greater th... | A dental implant that facilitates insertion includes a body having a coronal end and an apical end opposite the coronal end. An implant-prosthetic interface region is provided adjacent the coronal end. A tapered region is adjacent the apical end. A variable profile helical thread extends along the tapered region. The t... | 3,700 |
17,356 | 17,356 | 14,356,726 | 3,785 | A set-down device for setting down on a neurophysiological stimulator for transmitting movements generated by the system, at least comprising a set down side for setting down on the stimulator, and also comprising a transmission side for transmitting the movements received via the set-down side, wherein the transmissio... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A set-down device for placement on a neurophysiological stimulation device to transmit movements generated by the stimulation device, at least comprising a support side for supporting the set-down device (30) on the stimulation device and a transmission side for transmitting and/or relaying the mov... | A set-down device for setting down on a neurophysiological stimulator for transmitting movements generated by the system, at least comprising a set down side for setting down on the stimulator, and also comprising a transmission side for transmitting the movements received via the set-down side, wherein the transmissio... | 3,700 |
17,357 | 17,357 | 15,411,603 | 3,711 | An electrical construction toy system is comprised of one or more base pieces and building blocks. At least one of the base pieces or building blocks providing a power source within the base piece or building block. The connection between base pieces and building blocks does not have to be mechanical, but can be magnet... | 1. An electrical construction toy system, comprising:
a. a flat base; b. said flat base being made of a plurality of base pieces; c. at least one of said plurality of base pieces having a power source embedded within the base piece; d. a means of connecting each of said plurality of base pieces to other base pieces loc... | An electrical construction toy system is comprised of one or more base pieces and building blocks. At least one of the base pieces or building blocks providing a power source within the base piece or building block. The connection between base pieces and building blocks does not have to be mechanical, but can be magnet... | 3,700 |
17,358 | 17,358 | 15,473,903 | 3,726 | Systems repair jet pump elbow joining structures like RS1 and RS2 welds. Systems include a base having legs that secure to ends of the elbow in different directions, and a drive plate that joins to flow conduits where they meet the elbow. The drive plate and may then be pushed together, resulting in compression or join... | 1. A system for repairing a jet pump elbow having at least one of, a first weld connecting the elbow to a first conduit extending in a first direction from the elbow, and a second weld connecting the elbow to a second conduit extending in a second direction from the elbow, the system comprising:
a base having a first l... | Systems repair jet pump elbow joining structures like RS1 and RS2 welds. Systems include a base having legs that secure to ends of the elbow in different directions, and a drive plate that joins to flow conduits where they meet the elbow. The drive plate and may then be pushed together, resulting in compression or join... | 3,700 |
17,359 | 17,359 | 15,864,079 | 3,745 | Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a gas turbine engine, having a fan that rotates about a central longitudinal axis. The gas turbine engine may comprise a nacelle having an outer wall that radially circumscribes the fan. The gas turbine engine may further comprise a fan drive gear system that drives the fan, an... | 1. A gas turbine engine, comprising:
a fan that rotates about a central longitudinal axis; a nacelle having an outer wall that radially circumscribes the fan; a fan drive gear system that drives the fan; a rotating shaft that is coupled to and drives the fan drive gear system; an air vent line in fluid communication wi... | Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a gas turbine engine, having a fan that rotates about a central longitudinal axis. The gas turbine engine may comprise a nacelle having an outer wall that radially circumscribes the fan. The gas turbine engine may further comprise a fan drive gear system that drives the fan, an... | 3,700 |
17,360 | 17,360 | 15,519,570 | 3,747 | A method operates a fuel-supply system for an internal combustion engine. The fuel-supply system contains a high-pressure fuel pump, a high-pressure fluid accumulator having a fuel-injection valve, and a high-pressure sensor. A measurement signal of the sensor is representative of a pressure within the high-pressure fl... | 1-9. (canceled) 10. A method of operating a fuel-supply system for an internal combustion engine, the fuel-supply system having a high-pressure pump, a high-pressure fluid accumulator with at least one injection valve and a high-pressure sensor, a measurement signal of the high-pressure sensor being representative of a... | A method operates a fuel-supply system for an internal combustion engine. The fuel-supply system contains a high-pressure fuel pump, a high-pressure fluid accumulator having a fuel-injection valve, and a high-pressure sensor. A measurement signal of the sensor is representative of a pressure within the high-pressure fl... | 3,700 |
17,361 | 17,361 | 14,821,234 | 3,799 | Damping members for turbocharger assemblies, methods for providing turbocharger assemblies, and turbocharger assemblies are described herein. The damping members include bodies having shapes to fit between a recess extending into a rotor disk of a turbocharger and laterally protruding shoulders of platforms in neighbor... | 1. A damping member comprising:
a body having a shape to fit between a recess extending into a rotor disk of a turbocharger and laterally protruding shoulders of platforms in neighboring blades of the turbocharger, the body configured to dampen vibrations of the blades during rotation of the blades and the rotor disk b... | Damping members for turbocharger assemblies, methods for providing turbocharger assemblies, and turbocharger assemblies are described herein. The damping members include bodies having shapes to fit between a recess extending into a rotor disk of a turbocharger and laterally protruding shoulders of platforms in neighbor... | 3,700 |
17,362 | 17,362 | 16,271,756 | 3,736 | A container including: a first portion having an open end and a closed end, where the open end is disposed distal from the closed end; one or more first portion apertures disposed in the first portion to allow air flow into the container; a second portion having an open end and a closed end, where the open end is dispo... | 1. A container comprising:
a first portion comprising an open end, a closed end, and a middle section, wherein the open end is disposed distal from the closed end, wherein the closed end has a rounded shape, wherein the middle section is disposed between the open end and the closed end, and wherein the middle section h... | A container including: a first portion having an open end and a closed end, where the open end is disposed distal from the closed end; one or more first portion apertures disposed in the first portion to allow air flow into the container; a second portion having an open end and a closed end, where the open end is dispo... | 3,700 |
17,363 | 17,363 | 14,855,956 | 3,745 | A circumferential airfoil array that provides a total airfoil count for the stage and that includes first and second sets of airfoils with different vibrational frequencies. First and second arcuate regions are arranged opposite one another and third and fourth arcuate regions are arranged opposite one another. The fir... | 1. A stage for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a circumferential airfoil array providing a total airfoil count for the stage and that includes first and second sets of airfoils, the airfoil array has first, second, third and fourth arcuate regions, the first and second arcuate regions arranged opposite one another, an... | A circumferential airfoil array that provides a total airfoil count for the stage and that includes first and second sets of airfoils with different vibrational frequencies. First and second arcuate regions are arranged opposite one another and third and fourth arcuate regions are arranged opposite one another. The fir... | 3,700 |
17,364 | 17,364 | 14,770,112 | 3,741 | A stator vane seal assembly for a gas turbine engine that includes a vane that has a rail with a scallop that extends axially through the rail. A scallop seal obstructs the scallop. | 1. A stator vane seal assembly for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a vane having a rail with a scallop extending axially through the rail; and a scallop seal obstructing the scallop. 2. The stator vane seal assembly according 1, wherein the rail is a turbine vane aft rail, and comprising a blade outer air seal support... | A stator vane seal assembly for a gas turbine engine that includes a vane that has a rail with a scallop that extends axially through the rail. A scallop seal obstructs the scallop.1. A stator vane seal assembly for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a vane having a rail with a scallop extending axially through the rail;... | 3,700 |
17,365 | 17,365 | 15,382,120 | 3,722 | A rotary cutting tool with a shank and an interchangeable cutting tip, wherein the shank includes a pocket which receives the interchangeable cutting tip via an interference fit. The pocket includes two centering wall portions which, when viewed along a central longitudinal axis, are oriented at a first angle with resp... | 1. A rotary cutting tool comprising:
a shank; and an interchangeable cutting tip; said shank comprising a pocket which receives said interchangeable cutting tip via an interference fit; said pocket comprising two centering wall portions which, when viewed along a central longitudinal axis of said shank, are oriented at... | A rotary cutting tool with a shank and an interchangeable cutting tip, wherein the shank includes a pocket which receives the interchangeable cutting tip via an interference fit. The pocket includes two centering wall portions which, when viewed along a central longitudinal axis, are oriented at a first angle with resp... | 3,700 |
17,366 | 17,366 | 13,479,528 | 3,733 | A system. The system includes one or more self-sealing panels and a cap member. The one or more self-sealing panels substantially cover an exterior surface of a liquid container. The cap member covers at least one of the following: one or more portions of the exterior surface of the liquid container; and an exterior su... | 1. A system, comprising:
one or more self-sealing panels, wherein the one or more self-sealing panels substantially cover an exterior surface of a liquid container; and a cap member, wherein the cap member covers at least one of the following:
one or more portions of the exterior surface of the liquid container; and
an... | A system. The system includes one or more self-sealing panels and a cap member. The one or more self-sealing panels substantially cover an exterior surface of a liquid container. The cap member covers at least one of the following: one or more portions of the exterior surface of the liquid container; and an exterior su... | 3,700 |
17,367 | 17,367 | 14,829,177 | 3,724 | Fences for use in table saws are disclosed. One embodiment may include an actuator, handle or lever to lock and unlock the fence from the table, where the actuator, handle or lever is positioned substantially above the tabletop and substantially within the perimeter of the table (including any rail associated with the ... | 1. A fence for use with a table saw, the fence comprising:
a front end; a rear end; an elongate portion extending between the front and rear ends; and a material support shelf between the front and rear ends, where the material support shelf has an extended position and a retracted position, and where the material supp... | Fences for use in table saws are disclosed. One embodiment may include an actuator, handle or lever to lock and unlock the fence from the table, where the actuator, handle or lever is positioned substantially above the tabletop and substantially within the perimeter of the table (including any rail associated with the ... | 3,700 |
17,368 | 17,368 | 14,508,247 | 3,762 | Water heater appliances and methods for operating water heater appliances are provided. A water heater appliance includes a tank defining an interior volume, and a sealed system for heating water within the interior volume. The sealed system includes a compressor operable to compress refrigerant, a first condenser down... | 1. A water heater appliance comprising:
a tank defining an interior volume; and a sealed system for heating water within the interior volume of the tank, the sealed system comprising
a compressor operable to compress a refrigerant;
a first condenser positioned downstream of and in fluid communication with the compresso... | Water heater appliances and methods for operating water heater appliances are provided. A water heater appliance includes a tank defining an interior volume, and a sealed system for heating water within the interior volume. The sealed system includes a compressor operable to compress refrigerant, a first condenser down... | 3,700 |
17,369 | 17,369 | 14,322,557 | 3,715 | Systems and methods related to the play of games that include interim betting. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 1-33. (canceled) 34. An apparatus comprising:
a computer-readable medium that is non-transitory, in which the computer-readable medium stores instructions which, when executed by a processor, direct the processor to:
provide an indication of at least one first card dealt in a game of Baccarat after a first wager on the... | Systems and methods related to the play of games that include interim betting. Other embodiments are also disclosed.1-33. (canceled) 34. An apparatus comprising:
a computer-readable medium that is non-transitory, in which the computer-readable medium stores instructions which, when executed by a processor, direct the p... | 3,700 |
17,370 | 17,370 | 14,645,809 | 3,793 | A system and method of performing percutaneous image guided pericardial procedures is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: providing a tool tracking system having a display for visualization of virtual representations of tracked tools which is configured to have a field of operation encompassing percutaneous p... | 1. A method of accessing the pericardial space of a patient comprising the steps of:
a) Forming a patient specific three dimensional model of the patient for use in percutaneous pericardial space access; b) Configuring a tool tracking system having a display for visualization of virtual representations of tracked tools... | A system and method of performing percutaneous image guided pericardial procedures is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: providing a tool tracking system having a display for visualization of virtual representations of tracked tools which is configured to have a field of operation encompassing percutaneous p... | 3,700 |
17,371 | 17,371 | 14,086,798 | 3,732 | A gown ( 100 ) can include a body covering portion ( 101 ). The gown can optionally include sleeves ( 107,108 ) extending distally from the body covering portion. The gown can include a shoulder covering portion ( 106 ) defining a head insertion aperture ( 105 ). To make the gown self-donnable without compromising ster... | 1. A gown, comprising:
a body covering portion; sleeves extending distally from the body covering portion; and a shoulder covering portion defining a head insertion aperture; the body covering portion comprising a rolled fold beginning at an end of the gown opposite the head insertion aperture and terminating at the sl... | A gown ( 100 ) can include a body covering portion ( 101 ). The gown can optionally include sleeves ( 107,108 ) extending distally from the body covering portion. The gown can include a shoulder covering portion ( 106 ) defining a head insertion aperture ( 105 ). To make the gown self-donnable without compromising ster... | 3,700 |
17,372 | 17,372 | 14,772,836 | 3,724 | A rotary shaver ( 1 ) comprising a metal external cutting element ( 7 ) and a disc-shaped element ( 10 ) having a central axis ( 12 ). The disc-shaped element covers at least part of the external cutting element. The disc-shaped element is in contact with the external cutting element by means of a raised ring-shaped ri... | 1. A rotary shaver comprising a metal external cutting element, an internal cutting element being rotatable with respect to the external cutting element about an axis of rotation, and a disc-shaped element having a central axis extending coaxially with the axis of rotation, which disc-shaped element covers at least par... | A rotary shaver ( 1 ) comprising a metal external cutting element ( 7 ) and a disc-shaped element ( 10 ) having a central axis ( 12 ). The disc-shaped element covers at least part of the external cutting element. The disc-shaped element is in contact with the external cutting element by means of a raised ring-shaped ri... | 3,700 |
17,373 | 17,373 | 15,369,189 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine has a fan rotor delivering air into a bypass duct defined between an outer fan case and an outer interior housing. The fan rotor also delivers air into a compressor section, a combustor, a turbine section. A chamber is defined between the outer interior housing and an inner housing. The inner housi... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a fan rotor delivering air into a bypass duct defined between an outer fan case and an outer interior housing, said fan rotor also delivering air into a compressor section, a combustor, a turbine section; a chamber defined between said outer interior housing and an inner housing; sai... | A gas turbine engine has a fan rotor delivering air into a bypass duct defined between an outer fan case and an outer interior housing. The fan rotor also delivers air into a compressor section, a combustor, a turbine section. A chamber is defined between the outer interior housing and an inner housing. The inner housi... | 3,700 |
17,374 | 17,374 | 14,947,174 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine de-icing system includes a heat exchanger. A coolant loop is in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and is configured to circulate a coolant. An engine oil loop is in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and is configured to transfer heat to the coolant. A gas turbine engine inlet st... | 1. A gas turbine engine de-icing system comprising:
a heat exchanger; a coolant loop in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and configured to circulate a coolant; an engine oil loop in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and configured to transfer heat to the coolant; and a gas turbine engine inlet stru... | A gas turbine engine de-icing system includes a heat exchanger. A coolant loop is in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and is configured to circulate a coolant. An engine oil loop is in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and is configured to transfer heat to the coolant. A gas turbine engine inlet st... | 3,700 |
17,375 | 17,375 | 15,335,761 | 3,745 | A flowpath component includes a body having at least one internal cooling passage. The internal cooling passage is defined by a surface layer including a first material, and an interior layer comprising a second material. The second material is distinct from the first material. The surface layer and the internal layer ... | 1. A flowpath component comprising:
a body including at least one internal cooling passage; the internal cooling passage being defined by a surface layer comprising a first material, and an interior layer comprising a second material distinct from the first material; and wherein the surface layer and the internal layer... | A flowpath component includes a body having at least one internal cooling passage. The internal cooling passage is defined by a surface layer including a first material, and an interior layer comprising a second material. The second material is distinct from the first material. The surface layer and the internal layer ... | 3,700 |
17,376 | 17,376 | 15,364,892 | 3,745 | A rotor blade for a gas turbine, in particular an aircraft gas turbine, having a blade root element and a stream deflection portion adjoining the blade root element ( 12 ) in the longitudinal direction of the blade (RR); respective centroids ( 24 ) of blade cross-sectional areas of the stream deflection portion residin... | 1-10. (canceled) 11. A rotor blade for a gas turbine, the rotor blade comprising:
a blade root element; and a stream deflection portion adjoining the blade root element in a longitudinal direction of the blade, respective centroids of blade cross-sectional areas of the stream deflection portion residing on a common sta... | A rotor blade for a gas turbine, in particular an aircraft gas turbine, having a blade root element and a stream deflection portion adjoining the blade root element ( 12 ) in the longitudinal direction of the blade (RR); respective centroids ( 24 ) of blade cross-sectional areas of the stream deflection portion residin... | 3,700 |
17,377 | 17,377 | 15,785,109 | 3,711 | A golf ball 2 includes a core 4 and a cover 6. A difference (FB 2 −FC 2 ) between a secondary natural frequency FB 2 of the golf ball 2 and a secondary natural frequency FC 2 of the core 4 is greater than 420 Hz and not greater than 760 Hz. Preferably, a sum (FB 2 +FC 2 ) is not greater than 5200 Hz. Preferab... | 1. A golf ball comprising a core and a cover positioned outside the core, wherein
when a secondary natural frequency of the golf ball is FB2 and a secondary natural frequency of the core is FC2, a difference (FB2−FC2) is greater than 420 Hz and not greater than 760 Hz. 2. The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein a s... | A golf ball 2 includes a core 4 and a cover 6. A difference (FB 2 −FC 2 ) between a secondary natural frequency FB 2 of the golf ball 2 and a secondary natural frequency FC 2 of the core 4 is greater than 420 Hz and not greater than 760 Hz. Preferably, a sum (FB 2 +FC 2 ) is not greater than 5200 Hz. Preferab... | 3,700 |
17,378 | 17,378 | 16,182,300 | 3,785 | A mask system for use between a patient and device to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a mouth cushion, a pair of nasal prongs, an elbow, and a headgear assembly. The mouth cushion is structured to sealingly engage around an exterior of a patient's mouth in use, and the pair of nasal prongs are structur... | 1-31. (canceled) 32. A mask system for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient, the mask system comprising:
a sealing assembly that defines a breathing chamber configured to contemporaneously provide air to both a nose of the patient and a mouth of the patient, the sealing assembly shaped to seat below a nose brid... | A mask system for use between a patient and device to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a mouth cushion, a pair of nasal prongs, an elbow, and a headgear assembly. The mouth cushion is structured to sealingly engage around an exterior of a patient's mouth in use, and the pair of nasal prongs are structur... | 3,700 |
17,379 | 17,379 | 14,498,424 | 3,795 | Biological navigation devices and methods are disclosed. The devices can be used as or to support colonoscopies or endoscopes. The devices can have one or more releasable, and/or everting, and/or pressurized tubes. The devices can be removably attached to elongated elements, such as colonoscopes or other endoscopes. | 1. A device for navigation through biological anatomy comprising:
an everting tube comprising a tube wall with a plurality of folds configured to be pressurizably unfolded; and a tube channel in the everting tube, wherein the tube channel is configured to receive an elongated element such that the elongated element can... | Biological navigation devices and methods are disclosed. The devices can be used as or to support colonoscopies or endoscopes. The devices can have one or more releasable, and/or everting, and/or pressurized tubes. The devices can be removably attached to elongated elements, such as colonoscopes or other endoscopes.1. ... | 3,700 |
17,380 | 17,380 | 14,771,792 | 3,786 | A cranial deformation correction helmet ( 2 ) having a shell ( 4 ), which retains necessary strength and hardness, but can be sufficiently lightweight, and a method capable of producing such a cranial deformation correction helmet ( 2 ) with sufficient rapidity and at low cost, are provided.
To produce the helmet... | 1. A cranial deformation correction helmet comprising a non-foamed synthetic resin outer shell, and a foamed synthetic resin inner liner disposed on an inner surface of the shell, wherein a relative density of the shell is 90 to 98%. 2. The cranial deformation correction helmet according to claim 1, wherein
a thick-wal... | A cranial deformation correction helmet ( 2 ) having a shell ( 4 ), which retains necessary strength and hardness, but can be sufficiently lightweight, and a method capable of producing such a cranial deformation correction helmet ( 2 ) with sufficient rapidity and at low cost, are provided.
To produce the helmet... | 3,700 |
17,381 | 17,381 | 14,835,767 | 3,799 | A pipe wrench includes a head having a first aperture defining a central axis. The pipe wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head having a plurality of teeth defining a first contact region, and a second jaw partially extending through the aperture of the head having a threaded portion and a plurality of teeth de... | 1. A pipe wrench comprising:
a head including a first aperture; a first jaw coupled to the head, the first jaw including a plurality of teeth that define a first contact region; a second jaw partially extending through the aperture of the head, the second jaw including a threaded portion and a plurality of teeth that d... | A pipe wrench includes a head having a first aperture defining a central axis. The pipe wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head having a plurality of teeth defining a first contact region, and a second jaw partially extending through the aperture of the head having a threaded portion and a plurality of teeth de... | 3,700 |
17,382 | 17,382 | 15,241,349 | 3,774 | A method for treating an aneurysm with at least one branch blood vessel branched from a diseased aorta comprises implanting an aortic stent graft and an auxiliary stent into a diseased blood vessel to isolate the aneurysm, wherein the auxiliary stent comprises a bifurcated stent graft, one end of the aortic stent graft... | 1. A method for treating an aneurysm, the aneurysm located at a diseased aorta and at least one branch blood vessel branched from the diseased aorta, characterized in that the treatment method comprises:
successively implanting an aortic stent graft and an auxiliary stent into a diseased blood vessel to isolate the ane... | A method for treating an aneurysm with at least one branch blood vessel branched from a diseased aorta comprises implanting an aortic stent graft and an auxiliary stent into a diseased blood vessel to isolate the aneurysm, wherein the auxiliary stent comprises a bifurcated stent graft, one end of the aortic stent graft... | 3,700 |
17,383 | 17,383 | 15,189,420 | 3,783 | Presented herein are dual-function surgical tools for insertion of implantable stimulating assemblies, such as intra-cochlear stimulating assemblies. In addition to facilitating intra-operative positioning of a stimulating assembly within a recipient (e.g., operating to guide the stimulating assembly of an implantable ... | 1. A surgical tool comprising:
an intra-cochlear portion configured to be inserted into the cochlea of a recipient to guide a stimulating assembly of an implantable medical device into position within the cochlea, wherein the intra-cochlear portion of the surgical tool comprises a plurality of electrodes. 2. The surgic... | Presented herein are dual-function surgical tools for insertion of implantable stimulating assemblies, such as intra-cochlear stimulating assemblies. In addition to facilitating intra-operative positioning of a stimulating assembly within a recipient (e.g., operating to guide the stimulating assembly of an implantable ... | 3,700 |
17,384 | 17,384 | 15,222,617 | 3,762 | A multi-part cooking grate with a lower sub-grate with a first plurality of V-shaped cooking members running along a length of the lower sub-grate and having a first predetermined spacing between the first plurality cooking members along a width of the lower sub-grate, and an upper sub-grate with a second plurality of ... | 1. A multi-part cooking grate comprising:
a first upper sub-grate having a first plurality of cooking members retained in a fixed relationship relative to one another by at least one upper cross-member, the first upper sub-grate defining a first cooking surface characterized by a first horizontal spacing between adjace... | A multi-part cooking grate with a lower sub-grate with a first plurality of V-shaped cooking members running along a length of the lower sub-grate and having a first predetermined spacing between the first plurality cooking members along a width of the lower sub-grate, and an upper sub-grate with a second plurality of ... | 3,700 |
17,385 | 17,385 | 15,788,275 | 3,783 | Methods are described for providing a cosmetic procedure to deliver biologically-active substances, such as hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin to dermal, intradermal, and subdermal regions of the skin in a safe and efficient manner. In an implementation, a method embodiment includes, but is not limited to, introduc... | 1. A method for a cosmetic skin procedure, comprising:
introducing an aqueous cosmetic solution to a galvanic bath, the aqueous cosmetic solution including one or more biologically-active substances, the one or more biologically-active substances including at least one of hyaluronic acid, collagen, or elastin; introduc... | Methods are described for providing a cosmetic procedure to deliver biologically-active substances, such as hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin to dermal, intradermal, and subdermal regions of the skin in a safe and efficient manner. In an implementation, a method embodiment includes, but is not limited to, introduc... | 3,700 |
17,386 | 17,386 | 15,266,855 | 3,745 | An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes pressure and suction side walls joined to one another at leading and trailing edges to provide an exterior airfoil surface. The pressure and suction side walls are spaced apart from one another in a thickness direction. A stagnation line is located near the leading edge. A c... | 1. An airfoil for a gas turbine engine comprising:
pressure and suction side walls joined to one another at leading and trailing edges to provide an exterior airfoil surface, the pressure and suction side walls spaced apart from one another in a thickness direction, a stagnation line located near the leading edge, a co... | An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes pressure and suction side walls joined to one another at leading and trailing edges to provide an exterior airfoil surface. The pressure and suction side walls are spaced apart from one another in a thickness direction. A stagnation line is located near the leading edge. A c... | 3,700 |
17,387 | 17,387 | 15,518,512 | 3,793 | The invention provides a patient monitoring system for monitoring a patient in a bed. A video camera is used for capturing video images of the patient. Video analysis is used to determine and track the position of body parts of the patient including the hands. This analysis is enhanced by using sensors which detect int... | 1. A video analysis subsystem for use in a patient monitoring system for monitoring a patient in a bed, the video analysis subsystems comprising:
means for receiving video images of the patient captured by the video camera; means for receiving sensor signals obtained from a set of sensors associated with pieces of equi... | The invention provides a patient monitoring system for monitoring a patient in a bed. A video camera is used for capturing video images of the patient. Video analysis is used to determine and track the position of body parts of the patient including the hands. This analysis is enhanced by using sensors which detect int... | 3,700 |
17,388 | 17,388 | 14,429,203 | 3,793 | A medical imaging system with a screen, an X-ray imaging device having an X-ray interface and an intravascular data acquisition device having an intravascular interface provide enhanced X-ray images. For this purpose, the medical imaging system is adapted for overlaying an information set provided at the intravascular ... | 1. Medical imaging system, comprising
at least one screen; an X-ray imaging device having an X-ray interface; an intravascular device an intravascular interface; a calculation unit,
wherein the medical imaging system is adapted for overlaying an information set provided at the intravascular interface onto an X-ray ima... | A medical imaging system with a screen, an X-ray imaging device having an X-ray interface and an intravascular data acquisition device having an intravascular interface provide enhanced X-ray images. For this purpose, the medical imaging system is adapted for overlaying an information set provided at the intravascular ... | 3,700 |
17,389 | 17,389 | 15,390,992 | 3,732 | Pants are provided with a pair of zippers to facilitate the donning of the pants when a pants wearer is wearing large footwear that the pants wearer does not want to remove prior to donning the pants. Each zipper extends between a front thigh portion of each pant leg, along a side portion of the pant leg and terminates... | 1. In pants having a pair of pant legs, each pant leg having an inside and outside side portions and a front thigh portion, the improvement comprising a pair of zippers, each zipper having first and second ends and a zipper pull, the first end of the each zipper located at a free end of each pant leg, the second end of... | Pants are provided with a pair of zippers to facilitate the donning of the pants when a pants wearer is wearing large footwear that the pants wearer does not want to remove prior to donning the pants. Each zipper extends between a front thigh portion of each pant leg, along a side portion of the pant leg and terminates... | 3,700 |
17,390 | 17,390 | 15,419,760 | 3,711 | A launcher passes a series of basketballs to various locations on a basketball playing area. The locations where the basketballs are passed is determined by selection of one or more individually selectable indicia located on an interface. A controller electrically connected to the interface and the launcher is configur... | 1. A basketball practice machine for assisting a user to improve his or her basketball skills comprising:
a ball ejector configured to launch a series of basketballs to various locations on a basketball playing area; an interface comprising a plurality of individually selectable indicia arranged in a spaced angular pat... | A launcher passes a series of basketballs to various locations on a basketball playing area. The locations where the basketballs are passed is determined by selection of one or more individually selectable indicia located on an interface. A controller electrically connected to the interface and the launcher is configur... | 3,700 |
17,391 | 17,391 | 15,159,090 | 3,732 | The present invention provides color-coded accessories such as wristbands, bibs, and other patient wearables, color-coded pillows and pillow cases, and a universal chart wherein the color code is associated with a specific medical diagnosis. These accessories alert healthcare providers to the medical diagnosis of the p... | 1. An accessory for a patient, comprising a color-coded accessory wherein the color code indicates a medical diagnosis, and the color-code indicating the medical diagnosis is selected from the group consisting of white—substance abuse, pink—diabetes, yellow—human immunodeficiency virus, blue—cancer, red—cardiac, green—... | The present invention provides color-coded accessories such as wristbands, bibs, and other patient wearables, color-coded pillows and pillow cases, and a universal chart wherein the color code is associated with a specific medical diagnosis. These accessories alert healthcare providers to the medical diagnosis of the p... | 3,700 |
17,392 | 17,392 | 15,308,227 | 3,731 | A dunnage conversion machine includes a bunching assembly that randomly crumples at least two plies of sheet stock material into modified plies having a relatively thicker three-dimensional shape, and a feeding assembly that advances and connects together longitudinally-extending portions of the modified plies to form ... | 1. A machine for converting plies of sheet stock material into a relatively lower density dunnage product, the machine comprising:
a bunching assembly configured to randomly crumple each ply into a three-dimensional modified ply, each ply being crumpled separately, the bunching assembly including one or more elements t... | A dunnage conversion machine includes a bunching assembly that randomly crumples at least two plies of sheet stock material into modified plies having a relatively thicker three-dimensional shape, and a feeding assembly that advances and connects together longitudinally-extending portions of the modified plies to form ... | 3,700 |
17,393 | 17,393 | 14,383,767 | 3,783 | A balloon catheter includes an elongated, tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a balloon positioned along the distal end of the shaft. A portion of a wall of the balloon partially comprises a coextruded radiopaque material. Related aspects and methods are also disclosed. | 1. A balloon catheter, comprising:
an elongated, tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and a balloon positioned along the distal end of the shaft, a portion of a wall of the balloon partially comprising a coextruded radiopaque material. 2. The catheter of claim 1, wherein the radiopaque portion comprise... | A balloon catheter includes an elongated, tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a balloon positioned along the distal end of the shaft. A portion of a wall of the balloon partially comprises a coextruded radiopaque material. Related aspects and methods are also disclosed.1. A balloon catheter, compr... | 3,700 |
17,394 | 17,394 | 15,280,067 | 3,745 | A turbine system including a sealing component is presented. The sealing component is positioned in a gap between adjacent turbine components of the turbine system. The sealing component includes a metallic shim including a high-temperature-resistant alloy in a single crystal form. A turbine shroud assembly including t... | 1. A turbine system comprising:
a sealing component positioned in a gap between adjacent turbine components, wherein the sealing component comprises a metallic shim comprising a high-temperature-resistant alloy in a single crystal form. 2. The turbine system of claim 1, wherein the high-temperature-resistant alloy comp... | A turbine system including a sealing component is presented. The sealing component is positioned in a gap between adjacent turbine components of the turbine system. The sealing component includes a metallic shim including a high-temperature-resistant alloy in a single crystal form. A turbine shroud assembly including t... | 3,700 |
17,395 | 17,395 | 14,865,786 | 3,763 | A compact heat exchanger is formed from a plurality of very thin layers that are affixed to one another and that are formed via additive manufacturing. Such additive manufacturing enables the configurations of the heat exchanger's flow channels and the arrangements of such flow channels to be optimized for improved hea... | 1. A compact heat exchanger comprising:
a plurality of layers affixed to one another and together forming a core and a header apparatus; the core having formed therein a plurality of channels, the plurality of channels comprising a number of first channels and a number of second channels, at least a portion of the numb... | A compact heat exchanger is formed from a plurality of very thin layers that are affixed to one another and that are formed via additive manufacturing. Such additive manufacturing enables the configurations of the heat exchanger's flow channels and the arrangements of such flow channels to be optimized for improved hea... | 3,700 |
17,396 | 17,396 | 14,839,093 | 3,792 | A sensor module configured to be worn by a subject includes a plurality of sensors configured to measure physiological information from the subject and/or environmental exposure information in a vicinity of the subject, a power source coupled to the plurality of sensors, and at least one processor configured to obtain ... | 1. A sensor module configured to be worn by a subject, the sensor module comprising:
a plurality of sensors configured to measure physiological information from the subject and/or environmental exposure information in a vicinity of the subject; a power source coupled to the plurality of sensors; and at least one proces... | A sensor module configured to be worn by a subject includes a plurality of sensors configured to measure physiological information from the subject and/or environmental exposure information in a vicinity of the subject, a power source coupled to the plurality of sensors, and at least one processor configured to obtain ... | 3,700 |
17,397 | 17,397 | 14,738,454 | 3,761 | A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed. The system includes a power supply, a wire feeder, and a controller. The wire feed speed is reduced when the input current exceeds a value to prevent tripping circuit breakers on the power line the welder is connected to. The speed reduction is based... | 1. A welding-type system comprising:
a power supply, receiving an input current and having a power supply control input and further having a welding-type power output for providing welding-type power to an arc; a wire feeder, connected to provide wire to the arc, and having a wire feed speed control input; and a contro... | A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed. The system includes a power supply, a wire feeder, and a controller. The wire feed speed is reduced when the input current exceeds a value to prevent tripping circuit breakers on the power line the welder is connected to. The speed reduction is based... | 3,700 |
17,398 | 17,398 | 15,003,075 | 3,761 | An assembly and method of forming the assembly are disclosed. The assembly may include first and second components, the first component including a non-mating region and a mating region. The mating region may have an offset in a direction towards the second component and have a welding surface contacting the second com... | 1. An assembly comprising:
first and second components; the first component includes a non-mating region and a mating region having an offset in a direction towards the second component and having a welding surface contacting the second component; and a weld joining the first and second components and located within th... | An assembly and method of forming the assembly are disclosed. The assembly may include first and second components, the first component including a non-mating region and a mating region. The mating region may have an offset in a direction towards the second component and have a welding surface contacting the second com... | 3,700 |
17,399 | 17,399 | 15,423,780 | 3,774 | An exoskeleton wheelchair system includes a base, one or more wheels coupled to the base, a body support connected to the base. The body support includes a back support, and one or more leg supports pivotally coupled to the back support. The exoskeleton wheelchair system also includes an actuator linked with the one or... | 1. An exoskeleton wheelchair system, comprising:
a base; one or more wheels coupled to the base; a body support connected to the base, the body support comprising:
a back support; and
one or more leg supports pivotally coupled to the back support;
an actuator linked with the one or more leg supports via one or more li... | An exoskeleton wheelchair system includes a base, one or more wheels coupled to the base, a body support connected to the base. The body support includes a back support, and one or more leg supports pivotally coupled to the back support. The exoskeleton wheelchair system also includes an actuator linked with the one or... | 3,700 |
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