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17,500 | 17,500 | 15,624,922 | 3,711 | The present disclosure provides a basketball stopping apparatus arranged for attachment to a basketball goal assembly. In some embodiments, the basketball stopping apparatus is configurable between a first position and a second position, the first position being arranged for the deflection of errant basketball shots an... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A method of using an apparatus for stopping an errantly shot basketball, comprising:
attaching an upper edge of a flexible wall of a net material to a top end region of a post of a basketball goal, the flexible wall comprising left and right wall portions, said wall portions defining left and right... | The present disclosure provides a basketball stopping apparatus arranged for attachment to a basketball goal assembly. In some embodiments, the basketball stopping apparatus is configurable between a first position and a second position, the first position being arranged for the deflection of errant basketball shots an... | 3,700 |
17,501 | 17,501 | 13,749,237 | 3,793 | A system for use in managing a neuromodulation therapy includes an ultrasound transducer array controlled by a control unit to deliver ultrasound waveforms for causing modulation of neural tissue in a patient. The system acquires data indicating a response to the modulation, analyzes the acquired data to determine corr... | 1. A system for planning a neuromodulation therapy, comprising:
an ultrasound transducer array comprising at least one ultrasound transducer, the array adapted for external application to a portion of a patient's body; and a control unit comprising:
an ultrasound control unit coupled to the ultrasound transducer array ... | A system for use in managing a neuromodulation therapy includes an ultrasound transducer array controlled by a control unit to deliver ultrasound waveforms for causing modulation of neural tissue in a patient. The system acquires data indicating a response to the modulation, analyzes the acquired data to determine corr... | 3,700 |
17,502 | 17,502 | 14,658,101 | 3,792 | A method and apparatus for monitoring biosignals (e.g. bioelectrical signals) is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for anticipating a physiological abnormality (e.g. cardiac arrhythmia) is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method and apparatus moves into a high risk mode in anticipation of a physiologi... | 1. A mobile apparatus for anticipating a cardiac arrhythmia of a user, the apparatus comprising:
a microcontroller; and a memory communicatively coupled to the microcontroller wherein the memory is configured to store a non-physiological risk factor of the user and a contemporary non-physiological datum of the user, wh... | A method and apparatus for monitoring biosignals (e.g. bioelectrical signals) is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for anticipating a physiological abnormality (e.g. cardiac arrhythmia) is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method and apparatus moves into a high risk mode in anticipation of a physiologi... | 3,700 |
17,503 | 17,503 | 15,366,030 | 3,734 | A band having a silicone surface with reduced static electric charge and a cured layer of dried UV oil varnish including an ink image is created by: treating the surface to remove static electric charge; coating the treated surface with a layer of UV oil varnish; allowing the varnish layer to dry; forming the image on ... | 1. A method for printing an image on the silicone surface of a band comprising the steps of:
(a) treating the surface to reduce static electric charge; (b) coating the treated surface with a layer of UV oil varnish; (c) allowing the varnish layer to dry; (d) forming the image by depositing ink on the dried varnish laye... | A band having a silicone surface with reduced static electric charge and a cured layer of dried UV oil varnish including an ink image is created by: treating the surface to remove static electric charge; coating the treated surface with a layer of UV oil varnish; allowing the varnish layer to dry; forming the image on ... | 3,700 |
17,504 | 17,504 | 14,694,693 | 3,732 | In a shield member for covering a face of a wearer and a protective cap in which the shield member is provided, image distortion is made as small as possible even when he or she sees an object through its peripheral portions of the shield member. In a shield member 5 for covering a face of a wearer installed in a cap... | 1. A shield member provided in a cap body for protecting a head of a wearer, for covering a face of the wearer, characterized by:
being formed of a transparent body or a translucent body into a curved plate-like shape and being gradually thinner as going from a central portion to a peripheral portion. 2. The shield mem... | In a shield member for covering a face of a wearer and a protective cap in which the shield member is provided, image distortion is made as small as possible even when he or she sees an object through its peripheral portions of the shield member. In a shield member 5 for covering a face of a wearer installed in a cap... | 3,700 |
17,505 | 17,505 | 15,711,314 | 3,774 | A bioprosthetic valve for repairing a deep venous insufficiency in a subject includes a single leaflet from a xenogeneic heart valve attached at natural margins of attachment to a patch of valve wall tissue. The patch may extend axially above and below the leaflet and circumferentially on either side of the leaflet to ... | 1. A method of providing a valve function in a host vein of a subject, the method comprising:
providing a biological valve comprising a single leaflet xenogeneic heart valve tissue; attaching the single leaflet xenogeneic heart valve tissue at natural margins to a patch of contiguous tissue from the xenogeneic heart va... | A bioprosthetic valve for repairing a deep venous insufficiency in a subject includes a single leaflet from a xenogeneic heart valve attached at natural margins of attachment to a patch of valve wall tissue. The patch may extend axially above and below the leaflet and circumferentially on either side of the leaflet to ... | 3,700 |
17,506 | 17,506 | 13,538,835 | 3,761 | In certain embodiments, a system includes a welding-type system including circuitry configured to receive direct current (DC) power directly from a distributed DC bus, to generate a current using the received DC power, and to isolate the welding-type system from the distributed DC bus. | 1. A system, comprising:
a welding-type system comprising circuitry configured to receive direct current (DC) power directly from a distributed DC bus, to generate a current using the received DC power, and to isolate the welding-type system from the distributed DC bus. 2. The system of claim 1, comprising:
an engine g... | In certain embodiments, a system includes a welding-type system including circuitry configured to receive direct current (DC) power directly from a distributed DC bus, to generate a current using the received DC power, and to isolate the welding-type system from the distributed DC bus.1. A system, comprising:
a welding... | 3,700 |
17,507 | 17,507 | 15,530,445 | 3,753 | Valve seats include a flexible arm portion configured to seal against a portion of a valve body of a valve. A ball valve may include such valve seats. Methods of forming a seal in a ball valve include forcing a first metal valve scat into sealing contact with a first end cap and a ball valve member with a first metal f... | 1. A valve seat comprising:
an annular ring formed from a metal material, the annular ring comprising: a body portion configured to seal against a valve member of a valve; and a flexible arm portion configured to seal against a portion of the valve body of the valve, wherein the body portion and the flexible arm portio... | Valve seats include a flexible arm portion configured to seal against a portion of a valve body of a valve. A ball valve may include such valve seats. Methods of forming a seal in a ball valve include forcing a first metal valve scat into sealing contact with a first end cap and a ball valve member with a first metal f... | 3,700 |
17,508 | 17,508 | 15,819,728 | 3,761 | A method of pouring drink with milk includes pouring milk foam made by mixing heated steam, undiluted milk solution, and air into a drink container; and pouring liquid steam milk made by mixing heated steam and undiluted milk solution into the drink container after pouring the milk foam so as to provide drink with milk... | 1. A method of pouring drink with milk, the method comprising:
pouring milk foam made by mixing heated steam, undiluted milk solution, and air into a drink container; and pouring liquid steam milk made by mixing heated steam and undiluted milk solution into the drink container after pouring the milk foam so as to provi... | A method of pouring drink with milk includes pouring milk foam made by mixing heated steam, undiluted milk solution, and air into a drink container; and pouring liquid steam milk made by mixing heated steam and undiluted milk solution into the drink container after pouring the milk foam so as to provide drink with milk... | 3,700 |
17,509 | 17,509 | 14,711,668 | 3,734 | A resealable package assembly is described. The package assembly includes a selectively positionable flap that covers an aperture or enables access through the aperture into the package. The flap and package include provisions for releasably engaging the flap to the package to seal the interior of the package. Provisio... | 1. A resealable packaging laminate comprising:
an outer layer, the outer layer defining an outer face; a pressure sensitive adhesive layer adjacent to the outer layer; an inner sealing layer, the inner sealing layer defining an inner face; a filmic layer adjacent to the inner sealing layer; a release layer disposed bet... | A resealable package assembly is described. The package assembly includes a selectively positionable flap that covers an aperture or enables access through the aperture into the package. The flap and package include provisions for releasably engaging the flap to the package to seal the interior of the package. Provisio... | 3,700 |
17,510 | 17,510 | 15,864,845 | 3,774 | A stent/graft assembly includes a tubular graft connected in substantially end-to-end relationship with a generally tubular stent. | 1. An endovascular stent graft assembly for repairing a section of a blood vessel that has an aneurysm, the blood vessel having first and second relatively healthy sections adjacent and on opposite ends of the aneurysm, the assembly comprising:
a tubular stent configured to contact a first relatively healthy section of... | A stent/graft assembly includes a tubular graft connected in substantially end-to-end relationship with a generally tubular stent.1. An endovascular stent graft assembly for repairing a section of a blood vessel that has an aneurysm, the blood vessel having first and second relatively healthy sections adjacent and on o... | 3,700 |
17,511 | 17,511 | 15,705,733 | 3,723 | The present invention is directed to a toothbrush that incorporates tapered bristle filaments in combination with tuft holes of a reduced size, such as between 1.3 mm to 1.4 mm in diameter. In another aspect, the invention provides a toothbrush that balances the number of tuft holes and the number of tapered bristle fi... | 1. A toothbrush comprising:
a handle; a head having a first surface comprising a plurality of tuft holes having a diameter DTH, wherein DTH is in a range of 1.3 mm to 1.4 mm; and a bristle tuft mounted within and extending from each of the tuft holes, each of the bristle tufts formed by a plurality of tapered bristle f... | The present invention is directed to a toothbrush that incorporates tapered bristle filaments in combination with tuft holes of a reduced size, such as between 1.3 mm to 1.4 mm in diameter. In another aspect, the invention provides a toothbrush that balances the number of tuft holes and the number of tapered bristle fi... | 3,700 |
17,512 | 17,512 | 15,810,796 | 3,793 | An optoacoustic imaging system includes an ultrasound transducer array, first and second light sources and a switching power supply that generates power for the light sources. The switching power supply includes an input for impeding its switching operation. A data acquisition unit samples the ultrasound transducer arr... | 1. An optoacoustic imaging system comprising:
handheld probe having a distal end and a proximal end, the probe comprising:
ultrasound transducer array having an active end located at the distal end of the handheld probe, the array capable of receiving an optoacoustic return signal;
optical window located at the distal ... | An optoacoustic imaging system includes an ultrasound transducer array, first and second light sources and a switching power supply that generates power for the light sources. The switching power supply includes an input for impeding its switching operation. A data acquisition unit samples the ultrasound transducer arr... | 3,700 |
17,513 | 17,513 | 15,388,965 | 3,741 | An annular molded composite wear sleeve ( 40 ) is bonded with epoxy or other bonding agent in an annular V-groove ( 34 ) in a groove ring ( 64 ). Wear sleeve ( 40 ) may include forward and aft sleeve walls ( 46, 48 ) extending at forward and aft sleeve obtuse angles ( 50, 52 ) away from a sleeve bottom ( 44 ) and may i... | 1. A clamping assembly (22) comprising an annular molded composite wear sleeve (40) bonded with epoxy or other bonding agent in an annular V-groove (34) in a groove ring (64). 2. The assembly (22) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising the wear sleeve (40) including forward and aft sleeve walls (46, 48) extending at... | An annular molded composite wear sleeve ( 40 ) is bonded with epoxy or other bonding agent in an annular V-groove ( 34 ) in a groove ring ( 64 ). Wear sleeve ( 40 ) may include forward and aft sleeve walls ( 46, 48 ) extending at forward and aft sleeve obtuse angles ( 50, 52 ) away from a sleeve bottom ( 44 ) and may i... | 3,700 |
17,514 | 17,514 | 15,560,660 | 3,771 | An apparatus for performing a medical procedure in the vasculature comprises an inflatable perfusion balloon including a passage for transmitting fluid in an inflated condition of the balloon. A metal or wire mesh is positioned along or over at least a portion of the inflatable balloon. The mesh may allow fluid to flow... | 1. An apparatus for performing a medical procedure in the vasculature, comprising:
an inflatable perfusion balloon including a passage for transmitting fluid flowing through the vasculature in an inflated condition of the balloon; and a wire mesh positioned over at least a portion of the inflatable perfusion balloon. 2... | An apparatus for performing a medical procedure in the vasculature comprises an inflatable perfusion balloon including a passage for transmitting fluid in an inflated condition of the balloon. A metal or wire mesh is positioned along or over at least a portion of the inflatable balloon. The mesh may allow fluid to flow... | 3,700 |
17,515 | 17,515 | 14,595,326 | 3,785 | An emergency escape breathing system having a delivery container including a first portion and a second portion that are releasably secured to each other, the delivery container defining an interior compartment, and a smoke filtration mask disposed within the interior compartment of the delivery container, wherein the ... | 1. An emergency escape breathing system, comprising:
a delivery container including a first portion and a second portion that are releasably secured to each other, the delivery container defining an interior compartment; and a smoke filtration mask disposed within the interior compartment of the delivery container, whe... | An emergency escape breathing system having a delivery container including a first portion and a second portion that are releasably secured to each other, the delivery container defining an interior compartment, and a smoke filtration mask disposed within the interior compartment of the delivery container, wherein the ... | 3,700 |
17,516 | 17,516 | 15,368,907 | 3,745 | The invention relates to a turbine blade which comprises at least one cavity that is defined by a wall with one or more surface discontinuities preferably selected from elevations, depressions and undercuts. The blade may suitably be produced by a generative production method. | 1. A turbine blade which comprises at least one cavity, wherein that the at least one cavity is defined by a wall with one or more surface discontinuities. 2. The turbine blade of claim 1, where the one or more surface discontinuities are selected from elevations, depressions and undercuts. 3. The turbine blade of clai... | The invention relates to a turbine blade which comprises at least one cavity that is defined by a wall with one or more surface discontinuities preferably selected from elevations, depressions and undercuts. The blade may suitably be produced by a generative production method.1. A turbine blade which comprises at least... | 3,700 |
17,517 | 17,517 | 15,925,873 | 3,763 | The invention relates to a system, method and apparatus for removing heavies from natural gas. Natural gas and an external rich reflux gas feed are processed in a single column refluxed absorber. A bottoms stream is routed to a first heat exchanger and then to a stabilizer column where an overhead stream from the stabi... | 1. A method for natural gas processing comprising:
introducing a natural gas feed to a single column refluxed absorber; introducing an external rich reflux gas feed to the single column refluxed absorber; processing the natural gas feed and the external rich reflux gas feed in the single column refluxed absorber to pro... | The invention relates to a system, method and apparatus for removing heavies from natural gas. Natural gas and an external rich reflux gas feed are processed in a single column refluxed absorber. A bottoms stream is routed to a first heat exchanger and then to a stabilizer column where an overhead stream from the stabi... | 3,700 |
17,518 | 17,518 | 15,876,803 | 3,733 | An enclosure assembly having a housing and a cover attached to the housing, wherein the cover can either swing open and/or slide open partially or be removed completely from the enclosure housing for access to the space within the enclosure. | 1. An enclosure assembly apparatus, comprising:
an enclosure housing with an opening at a top side of the enclosure housing, wherein the enclosure housing at least partially encloses a volume of space and comprises:
a left wall at a left side of the enclosure housing;
a right wall at a right side of the enclosure housi... | An enclosure assembly having a housing and a cover attached to the housing, wherein the cover can either swing open and/or slide open partially or be removed completely from the enclosure housing for access to the space within the enclosure.1. An enclosure assembly apparatus, comprising:
an enclosure housing with an op... | 3,700 |
17,519 | 17,519 | 15,891,019 | 3,785 | A therapeutic device for treating one or more conditions associated with a user's nasal cavities, sinuses, and/or ear canals. The therapeutic device includes a vibration generator that includes an acoustic device configured to provide a sound. The therapeutic device further includes a seal that may be applied to a nasa... | 1. A therapeutic device for treating one or more conditions associated with a user's nasal cavities, sinuses, and/or ear canals, the therapeutic device comprising:
a vibration generator that includes an acoustic device configured to provide a sound; a seal that may be applied to a nasal interface of the user, the nasal... | A therapeutic device for treating one or more conditions associated with a user's nasal cavities, sinuses, and/or ear canals. The therapeutic device includes a vibration generator that includes an acoustic device configured to provide a sound. The therapeutic device further includes a seal that may be applied to a nasa... | 3,700 |
17,520 | 17,520 | 13,750,624 | 3,791 | In some examples, a processor is configured determine whether efficacy of therapy delivered by a medical device to the patient may have changed and generate a notification based on the determination. For example, a processor may be configured to determine whether a bioelectrical brain signal indicative of activity of a... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving, with one or more processors, information representative of a bioelectrical brain signal of a patient; determining, with the one or more processors, whether the bioelectrical brain signal includes a biomarker that indicates efficacy of therapy delivered by a medical device to the patie... | In some examples, a processor is configured determine whether efficacy of therapy delivered by a medical device to the patient may have changed and generate a notification based on the determination. For example, a processor may be configured to determine whether a bioelectrical brain signal indicative of activity of a... | 3,700 |
17,521 | 17,521 | 15,178,734 | 3,723 | A wrench includes a handle and a head having a first jaw and a second jaw movable with respect to the first jaw. The second jaw includes a rack gear having a plurality of teeth. The wrench further includes an adjustment mechanism operable to move the second jaw with respect to the first jaw, and the adjustment mechanis... | 1. A wrench comprising:
a handle; a head including a first jaw and a second jaw movable with respect to the first jaw, the second jaw including a rack gear having a plurality of teeth; and an adjustment mechanism operable to move the second jaw with respect to the first jaw, the adjustment mechanism including a worm ge... | A wrench includes a handle and a head having a first jaw and a second jaw movable with respect to the first jaw. The second jaw includes a rack gear having a plurality of teeth. The wrench further includes an adjustment mechanism operable to move the second jaw with respect to the first jaw, and the adjustment mechanis... | 3,700 |
17,522 | 17,522 | 14,947,328 | 3,763 | A recirculation heat exchanger for use in an environmental control system of an aircraft is provided including a rectangular core having a plurality of alternately stacked first fluid layers and second fluid layers. The rectangular core has a width of about 4.750 inches (12.065 cm), and a length of about 10.6 inches (2... | 1. A recirculation heat exchanger for use in an environmental control system of an aircraft, comprising:
a rectangular core having a plurality of alternately stacked first fluid layers and second fluid layers, wherein the rectangular core has a width W of about 4.750 inches (12.065 cm), and a length L of about 10.6 inc... | A recirculation heat exchanger for use in an environmental control system of an aircraft is provided including a rectangular core having a plurality of alternately stacked first fluid layers and second fluid layers. The rectangular core has a width of about 4.750 inches (12.065 cm), and a length of about 10.6 inches (2... | 3,700 |
17,523 | 17,523 | 15,969,837 | 3,784 | A gas conduit for respiratory apparatus includes a lumen for passage of a breathable gas to a patient and a flexible conduit wall surrounding the lumen. The flexible conduit wall has a humidification apparatus for delivering water vapour into the gas passing through the lumen. | 1. A gas conduit for respiratory apparatus, including a lumen for passage of a breathable gas to a patient and a flexible conduit wall surrounding the lumen, the flexible conduit wall having a humidification apparatus for delivering water vapour into the gas passing through the lumen. 2. A gas conduit according to clai... | A gas conduit for respiratory apparatus includes a lumen for passage of a breathable gas to a patient and a flexible conduit wall surrounding the lumen. The flexible conduit wall has a humidification apparatus for delivering water vapour into the gas passing through the lumen.1. A gas conduit for respiratory apparatus,... | 3,700 |
17,524 | 17,524 | 14,860,015 | 3,724 | Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the... | 1. A table saw comprising:
a table defining a work surface; a substantially planar, circular blade configured to extend at least partially above the work surface; a motor to spin the blade; and an elevation system configured to change the elevation of the blade relative to the work surface; where the elevation system i... | Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the... | 3,700 |
17,525 | 17,525 | 15,830,558 | 3,745 | A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine includes an inner frame case defining a sealed torque box cavity. Multiple spokes protrude radially outward from the inner frame case, and at least one service line is connected to the inner frame case. | 1. A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine comprising:
an inner frame case defining a sealed torque box cavity; a plurality of spokes protruding radially outward from the inner frame case, each of said spokes including a cooling passage extending from a radially outward end of the spoke toward the inner frame case... | A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine includes an inner frame case defining a sealed torque box cavity. Multiple spokes protrude radially outward from the inner frame case, and at least one service line is connected to the inner frame case.1. A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine comprising:
an inner fram... | 3,700 |
17,526 | 17,526 | 14,102,863 | 3,729 | A method of electrically conductively connecting a stranded conductor, which has a plurality of wires containing aluminum, to an electrical contact element, by means of which any oxide layers which may surround the wires are destroyed, and by means of which a component consisting of metal is fastened to the conductor b... | 1. Method of electrically conductively connecting a stranded conductor, where the conductor contains a plurality of wires containing aluminum, to an electrical contact element by means of which the upper layers of the oxide layers which may surround the wires are destroyed, and by means of which a structural component ... | A method of electrically conductively connecting a stranded conductor, which has a plurality of wires containing aluminum, to an electrical contact element, by means of which any oxide layers which may surround the wires are destroyed, and by means of which a component consisting of metal is fastened to the conductor b... | 3,700 |
17,527 | 17,527 | 15,673,635 | 3,745 | A fan blade for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an airfoil section that has a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall that meet together at both a leading edge and a trailing edge, and extends radially between a root portion and a tip portion. A tip ... | 1. A fan blade for a gas turbine engine comprising:
an airfoil section including a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall that meet together at both a leading edge and a trailing edge, and extending radially between a root portion and a tip portion; and a tip pocket defined by collapsible external walls of the tip po... | A fan blade for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an airfoil section that has a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall that meet together at both a leading edge and a trailing edge, and extends radially between a root portion and a tip portion. A tip ... | 3,700 |
17,528 | 17,528 | 15,782,445 | 3,700 | A system and method of combining a lottery game and a table game includes a plurality of table games each including a plurality of player positions. A plurality of interface assemblies is provided and each has one of the interface assemblies. Each of the interface assemblies is programmed to receive one or more betting... | 1. A lottery and table game combination system, said system comprising:
a plurality of table games, each of said table games including a plurality of player positions; a plurality of interface assemblies, each of said table games having one of said interface assemblies, each of said interface assemblies being programme... | A system and method of combining a lottery game and a table game includes a plurality of table games each including a plurality of player positions. A plurality of interface assemblies is provided and each has one of the interface assemblies. Each of the interface assemblies is programmed to receive one or more betting... | 3,700 |
17,529 | 17,529 | 15,872,226 | 3,726 | A roof rack system for a vehicle that has roll bars that are selectively covered with a removable or retractable roof. A first mounting bar attaches to a first roll bar of the vehicle. The second mounting bar attaches to the second roll bar. An optional third mounting bar may be used. Both the first mounting bar and th... | 1. In a vehicle having a first roll bar and a second roll bar, wherein bolt holes are formed in said first roll bar and said second roll bar, a method of connecting a roof rack to said first roll bar and said second roll bar, said method comprising the steps of:
providing a first mounting bar, wherein said first mounti... | A roof rack system for a vehicle that has roll bars that are selectively covered with a removable or retractable roof. A first mounting bar attaches to a first roll bar of the vehicle. The second mounting bar attaches to the second roll bar. An optional third mounting bar may be used. Both the first mounting bar and th... | 3,700 |
17,530 | 17,530 | 14,328,107 | 3,792 | Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wi... | 1. A network for monitoring and communicating physiological information, the network comprising:
a portable telecommunication device; an apparatus adapted to be worn by a subject, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of sensors configured to sense electrical, mechanical, electromagnetic, and/or acoustical information ... | Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wi... | 3,700 |
17,531 | 17,531 | 15,299,900 | 3,725 | A hot stamping system includes a controller programmed to alter a coolant flow rate, without altering cycle time, in an active cooling system of a die arrangement, configured to hot stamp metal into components, based on an amount of heat transferred from the components to the active cooling system such that a grain str... | 1. A hot stamping system comprising:
a controller programmed to alter a coolant flow rate, without altering cycle time, in an active cooling system of a die arrangement, configured to hot stamp metal into components, based on an amount of heat transferred from the components to the active cooling system such that a gra... | A hot stamping system includes a controller programmed to alter a coolant flow rate, without altering cycle time, in an active cooling system of a die arrangement, configured to hot stamp metal into components, based on an amount of heat transferred from the components to the active cooling system such that a grain str... | 3,700 |
17,532 | 17,532 | 14,738,190 | 3,752 | Disclosed herein are methods of applying agricultural compositions including a pesticide, a fertilizer, or a combination of two or more of these, and about 0.1% v/v to 1.0% v/v of an adjuvant composition. The methods provide for aerial application of the agricultural compositions at wind speeds of up to 170 mph without... | 1. A method of dispensing a solution from a nozzle, the nozzle rated for about 0.2 to 3.0 gallons per minute at 40 psi and situated at an angle of about 8° to 23° from the horizontal, the wind speed present at the nozzle opening being about 135 miles per hour to 170 miles per hour, the pressure proximal to the nozzle o... | Disclosed herein are methods of applying agricultural compositions including a pesticide, a fertilizer, or a combination of two or more of these, and about 0.1% v/v to 1.0% v/v of an adjuvant composition. The methods provide for aerial application of the agricultural compositions at wind speeds of up to 170 mph without... | 3,700 |
17,533 | 17,533 | 13,380,623 | 3,774 | The invention relates to a method for setting up a control, and to a control for a technical orthopedic device, and a technical orthopedic device as such. Actuations of the technical orthopedic device ( 1 ) are provided by means of an output device ( 2, 3 ), biomettric signals are received by sensors ( 12 ), and said s... | 1. A method for setting up a control of a technical orthopedic device, which is placed against a body part of a patient and connected to sensors recording biometric data of the patient, the method comprising the following steps:
outputting a representation of an actuation of a limb as an invitation to the patient to ca... | The invention relates to a method for setting up a control, and to a control for a technical orthopedic device, and a technical orthopedic device as such. Actuations of the technical orthopedic device ( 1 ) are provided by means of an output device ( 2, 3 ), biomettric signals are received by sensors ( 12 ), and said s... | 3,700 |
17,534 | 17,534 | 14,319,013 | 3,731 | A cover member for a surgical staple cartridge. The cover member is configured to retain a wedge sled within the staple cartridge in a starting position when the cover member is attached to the body of the staple cartridge. The cover member includes a top portion that covers all of the fastener openings in the deck of ... | 1. A fastener cartridge assembly for use with a surgical instrument, wherein the fastener cartridge assembly comprises:
a cartridge body including deck with a longitudinal slot and a plurality of fastener cavities formed therein; at least one fastener removably positioned in each said fastener cavity; a sled configured... | A cover member for a surgical staple cartridge. The cover member is configured to retain a wedge sled within the staple cartridge in a starting position when the cover member is attached to the body of the staple cartridge. The cover member includes a top portion that covers all of the fastener openings in the deck of ... | 3,700 |
17,535 | 17,535 | 15,245,991 | 3,732 | The present invention is an improvement to surgical gown with two distinctive features. 1) the back of the gown and the back of the gown sleeves are a contrasting or bright color and 2) these same two-toned gown areas, back of sleeves and gown back top to bottom could also have a resin painted on that would transfer to... | 1. An improved operating room surgical gown comprises:
a two-toned surgical gown which is similar to a standard gown currently commercially available with contrasting or bright colors added to back of the gown and back of the gown sleeves. 2. The improved operating room surgical gown of claim 1 may also have an iterati... | The present invention is an improvement to surgical gown with two distinctive features. 1) the back of the gown and the back of the gown sleeves are a contrasting or bright color and 2) these same two-toned gown areas, back of sleeves and gown back top to bottom could also have a resin painted on that would transfer to... | 3,700 |
17,536 | 17,536 | 15,110,421 | 3,793 | A system for providing a perspective for a virtual image includes an intraoperative imaging system ( 110 ) having a transducer ( 146 ) configured to generate an image data set for a region. A shape sensing enabled device ( 102 ) is configured to have at least a portion of the shape sensing enabled device positioned rel... | 1. A system for providing a perspective for a virtual image, comprising:
an intraoperative imaging system having a transducer configured to generate an image data set for a region; a shape sensing enabled device which includes at least one optical shape sensing fiber and is configured to have at least a portion of the ... | A system for providing a perspective for a virtual image includes an intraoperative imaging system ( 110 ) having a transducer ( 146 ) configured to generate an image data set for a region. A shape sensing enabled device ( 102 ) is configured to have at least a portion of the shape sensing enabled device positioned rel... | 3,700 |
17,537 | 17,537 | 16,224,287 | 3,783 | A method and system of providing therapy to a patient's uterus. The system has an access tool with a lumen, the access tool being adapted to be inserted through a human cervical canal to place an opening of the lumen within a uterus when the access tool is inserted through the cervical canal; a seal disposed at a dista... | 1. A method of providing heat therapy to a patient's uterus comprising:
inserting a uterine heat therapy system through a cervix and a cervical canal into the uterus; creating a seal between an exterior surface of the uterine heat therapy system and the cervical canal; delivering heat therapy through the uterine heat t... | A method and system of providing therapy to a patient's uterus. The system has an access tool with a lumen, the access tool being adapted to be inserted through a human cervical canal to place an opening of the lumen within a uterus when the access tool is inserted through the cervical canal; a seal disposed at a dista... | 3,700 |
17,538 | 17,538 | 13,797,062 | 3,763 | A membrane support assembly is configured to be used with an energy exchanger, and is configured to be positioned within a fluid channel between first and second membranes. The assembly may include at least one support member configured to span between the first and second membranes, wherein the support member(s) is co... | 1. A membrane support assembly configured to be used with an energy exchanger, wherein the membrane support system is configured to be positioned within a fluid channel between first and second membranes, the membrane support assembly comprising:
at least one support member configured to span between the first and seco... | A membrane support assembly is configured to be used with an energy exchanger, and is configured to be positioned within a fluid channel between first and second membranes. The assembly may include at least one support member configured to span between the first and second membranes, wherein the support member(s) is co... | 3,700 |
17,539 | 17,539 | 15,793,093 | 3,794 | Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to flexible high-density mapping catheters with a planar array of high-density mapping electrodes near a distal tip portion. These mapping catheters may be used to detect electrophysiological characteristics of tissue in contact with the electrodes, and may be used to diag... | 1. A planar array catheter comprising:
an elongated catheter shaft including a proximal end and a distal end, and defining a catheter longitudinal axis extending between the proximal and distal ends; and a flexible, planar array at the distal end of the catheter shaft, the planar array configured to conform to tissue, ... | Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to flexible high-density mapping catheters with a planar array of high-density mapping electrodes near a distal tip portion. These mapping catheters may be used to detect electrophysiological characteristics of tissue in contact with the electrodes, and may be used to diag... | 3,700 |
17,540 | 17,540 | 15,617,141 | 3,786 | A dynamic infant head support for preventing, or correcting, the abnormal shape of a head of an infant, and a method of using the support for treating deformational plagiocephaly. The support is an oval-shaped pillow, with a central opening to receive the head of the infant to be treated. Spaced barriers divide the int... | 1. A dynamic head support system comprising:
a) an oval or doughnut-shaped pillow with a central opening adapted to receive the head of a patient with the portions of the pillow surrounding the opening adapted to support the head of the patient, b) a plurality of barriers disposed at spaced intervals about the interior... | A dynamic infant head support for preventing, or correcting, the abnormal shape of a head of an infant, and a method of using the support for treating deformational plagiocephaly. The support is an oval-shaped pillow, with a central opening to receive the head of the infant to be treated. Spaced barriers divide the int... | 3,700 |
17,541 | 17,541 | 15,689,946 | 3,745 | A conical hub for a fan of a gas turbine engine is provided. The conical hub having: a plurality of attachment features located on an outer circumferential surface of the conical hub, wherein at least some of the plurality attachment features are axially aligned with each other and at least some of the plurality of att... | 1. A conical hub for a fan of a gas turbine engine, comprising:
a plurality of attachment features located on an outer circumferential surface of the conical hub, wherein at least some of the plurality attachment features are axially aligned with each other and at least some of the plurality of attachment features are ... | A conical hub for a fan of a gas turbine engine is provided. The conical hub having: a plurality of attachment features located on an outer circumferential surface of the conical hub, wherein at least some of the plurality attachment features are axially aligned with each other and at least some of the plurality of att... | 3,700 |
17,542 | 17,542 | 15,404,454 | 3,700 | Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved vascular occlusion device for occlusion of a passageway, cavity, or the like. According to one embodiment, a medical device for occluding a left atrial appendage is provided. The medical device includes a first portion having at least one plane of occlusion that ... | 1.-50. (canceled) 51. A medical device for occluding a left atrial appendage, the medical device comprising:
a first portion having a first diameter and comprising at least one plane of occlusion configured to be positioned outside of the left atrial appendage; a second portion having a second diameter smaller than the... | Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved vascular occlusion device for occlusion of a passageway, cavity, or the like. According to one embodiment, a medical device for occluding a left atrial appendage is provided. The medical device includes a first portion having at least one plane of occlusion that ... | 3,700 |
17,543 | 17,543 | 14,097,845 | 3,799 | A method and apparatus for cleaning surfaces of an object. A platform may be moved along a path relative to the object using a robotic device. A liquid may be applied onto the plurality of surfaces of the object using an applicator associated with the platform. The liquid may be worked into the plurality of surfaces us... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a platform; a robotic interface associated with the platform and configured for attachment to a robotic device in which the robotic device is configured to move the platform along a path relative to an aircraft structure; a first set of cleaning elements associated with the platform and conf... | A method and apparatus for cleaning surfaces of an object. A platform may be moved along a path relative to the object using a robotic device. A liquid may be applied onto the plurality of surfaces of the object using an applicator associated with the platform. The liquid may be worked into the plurality of surfaces us... | 3,700 |
17,544 | 17,544 | 14,941,127 | 3,774 | A stent scaffold combined with amniotic tissue provides for a biocompatible stent that has improved biocompatibility and hemocompatibility. The amnion tissue can be variously modified or unmodified form of amnion tissue such as non-cryo amnion tissue, solubilized amnion tissue, amnion tissue fabric, chemically modified... | 1. A biocompatible stent for placement in a vessel of a living subject comprising:
a stent scaffold, and a biocompatible material associated with the stent scaffold, wherein the biocompatible material comprises non-denuded amnion tissue that has not been cryo-preserved at a temperature of −60 to −100° C. and has not be... | A stent scaffold combined with amniotic tissue provides for a biocompatible stent that has improved biocompatibility and hemocompatibility. The amnion tissue can be variously modified or unmodified form of amnion tissue such as non-cryo amnion tissue, solubilized amnion tissue, amnion tissue fabric, chemically modified... | 3,700 |
17,545 | 17,545 | 16,390,176 | 3,786 | The string wear-supported skin guard includes a waist strap, first and second spaced thigh strings that depend from the waist strap, and one or more detachable absorbent components connected to at least one of the thigh strings. Opposing ends of each thigh string are connected to the waist strap, such that a generally ... | 1. A string wearer-supported skin guard, comprising:
a circular waist strap; first and second thigh strings connected to the circular waist strap at opposing ends thereof, wherein each of the first and second thigh strings are non-manually, self-length adjustable, unitary generally U-shaped strings; a pair of non-manua... | The string wear-supported skin guard includes a waist strap, first and second spaced thigh strings that depend from the waist strap, and one or more detachable absorbent components connected to at least one of the thigh strings. Opposing ends of each thigh string are connected to the waist strap, such that a generally ... | 3,700 |
17,546 | 17,546 | 14,783,816 | 3,731 | A process for packaging a product (P) arranged in a support ( 4 ) comprising unrolling a film ( 10 a ), transversely cutting the unrolled portion of film ( 10 a ) and preparing cut film sheets ( 18 ), moving the cut film sheets ( 18 ) to a packaging assembly ( 8 ) defining at its inside a packaging chamber ( 24 ), ... | 1. An apparatus for packaging a product arranged on a support, said support having a base wall and a side wall, said apparatus comprising:
a packaging assembly configured for tightly fixing one or more film sheets to said one or more supports, the packaging assembly including:
a lower tool comprising at least an inner ... | A process for packaging a product (P) arranged in a support ( 4 ) comprising unrolling a film ( 10 a ), transversely cutting the unrolled portion of film ( 10 a ) and preparing cut film sheets ( 18 ), moving the cut film sheets ( 18 ) to a packaging assembly ( 8 ) defining at its inside a packaging chamber ( 24 ), ... | 3,700 |
17,547 | 17,547 | 12,376,151 | 3,783 | A syringe and detachable needle assembly having reduced dead space features includes an elongate syringe barrel having open distal end including a collar and a distally facing annular surface projecting inwardly from the collar. A needle assembly includes a hub having a proximally facing annular surface and an outwardl... | 1. A syringe and detachable needle assembly having reduced dead space features comprising:
an elongate syringe barrel having a longitudinal axis, an inside surface defining a chamber for retaining fluid, an open proximal end, an open distal end including a collar and a distally facing annular surface projecting inwardl... | A syringe and detachable needle assembly having reduced dead space features includes an elongate syringe barrel having open distal end including a collar and a distally facing annular surface projecting inwardly from the collar. A needle assembly includes a hub having a proximally facing annular surface and an outwardl... | 3,700 |
17,548 | 17,548 | 15,654,513 | 3,711 | Representative embodiments of the present technology may include a ball bat with a handle, a barrel attached to or continuous with the handle along a longitudinal axis of the bat, and a reduced-durability region positioned in the barrel. The reduced-durability region may include two adjacent stacks of composite laminat... | 1. A ball bat comprising
a handle, a barrel attached to or continuous with the handle along a longitudinal axis of the bat, and a reduced-durability region positioned in the barrel, wherein the reduced-durability region includes: two adjacent stacks of composite laminate plies, wherein the stacks are spaced apart from ... | Representative embodiments of the present technology may include a ball bat with a handle, a barrel attached to or continuous with the handle along a longitudinal axis of the bat, and a reduced-durability region positioned in the barrel. The reduced-durability region may include two adjacent stacks of composite laminat... | 3,700 |
17,549 | 17,549 | 12,543,399 | 3,771 | An injector for intraocular lenses has a housing and a plunger movable within said housing. An elastomeric sleeve is sized and shaped to fit around a portion of the plunger, providing damping friction opposing the movement of the plunger. The sleeve is sterile and disposable, allowing a new sleeve to be used for each p... | 1. An injector, said injector of the type having a hollow injector housing having a distal end and a proximal end and a plunger sized and shaped to fit into said housing, said injector comprising:
a central passage formed through said housing, said passage having an inner wall, at least a barrel portion of said plunger... | An injector for intraocular lenses has a housing and a plunger movable within said housing. An elastomeric sleeve is sized and shaped to fit around a portion of the plunger, providing damping friction opposing the movement of the plunger. The sleeve is sterile and disposable, allowing a new sleeve to be used for each p... | 3,700 |
17,550 | 17,550 | 12,979,411 | 3,783 | An irrigation system for use with an irrigated electrophysiology catheter includes a peristaltic pump and an irrigation tube. The pump generally includes a pump clamp and a rotor, which are spaced apart to provide a tubing channel therebetween. The irrigation tube is inserted into the tubing channel. At least one of th... | 1. An irrigation system for use with an irrigated electrophysiology catheter, comprising:
a peristaltic pump including a pump clamp and a rotor, wherein the pump clamp and the rotor are spaced apart to provide a tubing channel therebetween; and an irrigation tube configured to be positioned between the pump clamp and t... | An irrigation system for use with an irrigated electrophysiology catheter includes a peristaltic pump and an irrigation tube. The pump generally includes a pump clamp and a rotor, which are spaced apart to provide a tubing channel therebetween. The irrigation tube is inserted into the tubing channel. At least one of th... | 3,700 |
17,551 | 17,551 | 14,028,270 | 3,783 | A swivel device includes an improved connection between an electro-surgical unit (ESU) pencil's smoke evacuation system and a vacuum tube. The swivel device includes a fixed member attached to a rotating member. The rotating member allows the stiff vacuum tube to twist and coil freely while preventing forced movement o... | 1. An electrosurgery pencil with integrated smoke evacuation and swivel capability comprising:
an electrosurgery handpiece having a first end, a second end, and a smoke evacuation channel contained therein; an electrode connected to the first end of the electrosurgery handpiece; a fixed member incorporated within, and ... | A swivel device includes an improved connection between an electro-surgical unit (ESU) pencil's smoke evacuation system and a vacuum tube. The swivel device includes a fixed member attached to a rotating member. The rotating member allows the stiff vacuum tube to twist and coil freely while preventing forced movement o... | 3,700 |
17,552 | 17,552 | 15,608,777 | 3,715 | A computing system includes an input driver and a virtual input controller. The input driver is configured to receive input data from a first controller of a recognized data protocol and to provide the input data to an API of an application to control actions of a first participant in the gaming application. The virtua... | 1. A system comprising:
a broadcasting agent stored in memory and executable by a processor to broadcast an application data stream generated by an application to a spectating device; an input driver stored in memory and executable by a processor to convey user inputs to an application programming interface (API) of th... | A computing system includes an input driver and a virtual input controller. The input driver is configured to receive input data from a first controller of a recognized data protocol and to provide the input data to an API of an application to control actions of a first participant in the gaming application. The virtua... | 3,700 |
17,553 | 17,553 | 15,811,492 | 3,792 | A catheter including an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, where the catheter includes a thermal element at the distal end thereof. The thermal element may be used in an ablation procedure or other procedure to heat a tissue adjacent a vessel. In some instances, the thermal element may be positione... | 1. An ablation assembly for inserting into a body of a patient to first and second positions adjacent to opposing sides of a target tissue, the ablation assembly comprising:
an elongated member configured to be disposed at the first position within the patient's body, the elongated member having a distal end and a prox... | A catheter including an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, where the catheter includes a thermal element at the distal end thereof. The thermal element may be used in an ablation procedure or other procedure to heat a tissue adjacent a vessel. In some instances, the thermal element may be positione... | 3,700 |
17,554 | 17,554 | 15,512,989 | 3,722 | A machine tool and a control apparatus thereof include an amplitude control unit to control the amplitude of reciprocal vibration by a vibration unit. The amplitude control unit is configured to reduce the amplitude of the reciprocal vibration by the vibration unit as a cutting tool is fed in a feeding direction when t... | 1. A machine tool comprising:
a workpiece holding unit to hold a workpiece; a tool rest to hold a cutting tool for cutting the workpiece; a feeding unit to feed the cutting tool toward the workpiece in a predetermined feeding direction via relative movement between the workpiece holding unit and the tool rest; a vibrat... | A machine tool and a control apparatus thereof include an amplitude control unit to control the amplitude of reciprocal vibration by a vibration unit. The amplitude control unit is configured to reduce the amplitude of the reciprocal vibration by the vibration unit as a cutting tool is fed in a feeding direction when t... | 3,700 |
17,555 | 17,555 | 15,493,736 | 3,771 | A left atrial appendage closure implant may include a support frame including a first bend extending from a proximal collar to a second bend, a first segment extending from the second bend to a third bend, a second segment extending from the third bend to a fourth bend, and a third segment extending from the fourth ben... | 1. (canceled) 2. A medical device for left atrial appendage closure, comprising:
a delivery catheter having a lumen extending therethrough; and a left atrial appendage closure implant comprising:
a proximal collar;
a distal collar,
the proximal collar and the distal collar together defining a longitudinal axis; and
a m... | A left atrial appendage closure implant may include a support frame including a first bend extending from a proximal collar to a second bend, a first segment extending from the second bend to a third bend, a second segment extending from the third bend to a fourth bend, and a third segment extending from the fourth ben... | 3,700 |
17,556 | 17,556 | 15,481,581 | 3,746 | A cooling fan or use with a hydraulic pump having an input shaft in a hydrostatic transmission includes a rotatable hub having a central body portion and an axially extending peripheral surface and a plurality of blades that extend radially outward from the peripheral surface. The cooling fan also includes an attachmen... | 1. A shaft guard for use with a hydraulic pump having an input shaft in a hydrostatic transmission, the shaft guard comprising:
a rotatable hub having a central body portion and an axially extending peripheral surface; an attachment aperture defined by the central body portion; and an integral flange that axially exten... | A cooling fan or use with a hydraulic pump having an input shaft in a hydrostatic transmission includes a rotatable hub having a central body portion and an axially extending peripheral surface and a plurality of blades that extend radially outward from the peripheral surface. The cooling fan also includes an attachmen... | 3,700 |
17,557 | 17,557 | 15,190,527 | 3,763 | A heat exchanger for a motor vehicle includes a seal and a core. The core includes a first groove formed in a first side and a second groove formed in an opposing second side. The first groove and the second groove are each configured to receive a portion of the seal to secure the seal to the core. The seal includes a ... | 1. A heat exchanger for a motor vehicle comprising:
a core having a first groove formed in a first side of the core; a seal having a rail, wherein the groove is configured to receive the rail of the seal therein. 2. The heat exchanger of claim 1, wherein the seal includes a cross member and a pair of uprights extending... | A heat exchanger for a motor vehicle includes a seal and a core. The core includes a first groove formed in a first side and a second groove formed in an opposing second side. The first groove and the second groove are each configured to receive a portion of the seal to secure the seal to the core. The seal includes a ... | 3,700 |
17,558 | 17,558 | 14,758,617 | 3,783 | An apparatus for treating a treatment area in the vasculature using a catheter having a balloon. The apparatus comprises a guidewire for guiding the balloon to the treatment area, said guidewire including one or more radiopaque markings arranged for corresponding to the treatment area. Related aspects and methods are a... | 1. An apparatus for treating a treatment area in the vasculature using a catheter having a balloon, comprising:
a guidewire for guiding the balloon to the treatment area, said guidewire including one or more radiopaque markings arranged for corresponding to the treatment area. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the o... | An apparatus for treating a treatment area in the vasculature using a catheter having a balloon. The apparatus comprises a guidewire for guiding the balloon to the treatment area, said guidewire including one or more radiopaque markings arranged for corresponding to the treatment area. Related aspects and methods are a... | 3,700 |
17,559 | 17,559 | 15,711,071 | 3,753 | Valve for pressurized fluid including a body housing a fluid circuit having an upstream end and a downstream end, the circuit including a member for controlling the flow rate in the circuit, the member for controlling the flow rate being commanded by an actuating member, the actuating member being mounted in a mobile m... | 1. A valve for pressurized fluid, comprising a body housing a fluid circuit having an upstream end configured to be connected to a pressurized fluid reserve and a downstream end configured to be connected to a receiving apparatus, the fluid circuit comprising a member for controlling the flow rate in the fluid circuit,... | Valve for pressurized fluid including a body housing a fluid circuit having an upstream end and a downstream end, the circuit including a member for controlling the flow rate in the circuit, the member for controlling the flow rate being commanded by an actuating member, the actuating member being mounted in a mobile m... | 3,700 |
17,560 | 17,560 | 15,327,442 | 3,741 | A gas turbine combustor and a gas turbine; wherein inclined surfaces are provided on inner surfaces of side walls neighboring in a circumferential direction at downstream end portions of transition pieces of combustors, the inclined surfaces being configured to increase a passage area of the transition pieces, a ratio ... | 1. A gas turbine, comprising:
a compressor configured to compress air; a plurality of combustors disposed in an annular configuration about a rotor, each of the combustors being configured to combust a mixture of compressed air compressed by the compressor and fuel; a turbine configured to obtain rotational power from ... | A gas turbine combustor and a gas turbine; wherein inclined surfaces are provided on inner surfaces of side walls neighboring in a circumferential direction at downstream end portions of transition pieces of combustors, the inclined surfaces being configured to increase a passage area of the transition pieces, a ratio ... | 3,700 |
17,561 | 17,561 | 15,355,892 | 3,794 | An end effector of an instrument is positioned in a patient. An ultrasonic blade of the end effector is positioned against tissue in the patient. The ultrasonic blade is activated to vibrate ultrasonically while the ultrasonic blade is positioned against tissue. At least one electrode of the end effector is positioned ... | 1. A method of using an instrument, the method comprising:
(a) positioning an instrument end effector within a patient, wherein the end effector comprises:
(i) an ultrasonic blade,
(ii) a clamp pad, and
(iii) at least one electrode;
(b) positioning the ultrasonic blade against tissue in the patient; (c) activating the... | An end effector of an instrument is positioned in a patient. An ultrasonic blade of the end effector is positioned against tissue in the patient. The ultrasonic blade is activated to vibrate ultrasonically while the ultrasonic blade is positioned against tissue. At least one electrode of the end effector is positioned ... | 3,700 |
17,562 | 17,562 | 12,931,101 | 3,791 | An assortment of algorithms, procedures and associated device-hardware to condition human mind on causality between a specific state of mind and an externally generated stimuli, including a procedure to collect ( 310 ) bio signals underlying specific mental moods, characterize ( 330 ) them, monitor ( 350,360 ) bio sign... | 1. A signal processing and controlling machine adapted for manually marking at least one targeted state of mind of a human subject comprising:
a. bio signal acquisition, processing and storage means to collect, tag, process and store said bio signal from said subject body b. user interface means for said human subject ... | An assortment of algorithms, procedures and associated device-hardware to condition human mind on causality between a specific state of mind and an externally generated stimuli, including a procedure to collect ( 310 ) bio signals underlying specific mental moods, characterize ( 330 ) them, monitor ( 350,360 ) bio sign... | 3,700 |
17,563 | 17,563 | 14,721,289 | 3,762 | A drainage system for draining water from an air intake and from an air distribution housing of an air conditioning system into the environment. The drainage system including a drainage opening or the drainage of water into the environment, wherein the drainage opening is formed on a lower shell of the air distribution... | 1. A drainage system for draining water from an air intake housing and from an air distribution housing of an air conditioning system into the environment, the drainage system comprising:
a drainage opening draining water into the environment, the drainage opening formed on a lower shell of the air distribution housing... | A drainage system for draining water from an air intake and from an air distribution housing of an air conditioning system into the environment. The drainage system including a drainage opening or the drainage of water into the environment, wherein the drainage opening is formed on a lower shell of the air distribution... | 3,700 |
17,564 | 17,564 | 14,454,558 | 3,763 | An LNG carrier for transporting LNG from one location to another that includes a vaporizer on board said LNG carrier for vaporizing the LNG to a gaseous state, one or more heat exchangers at least partially submerged in seawater, an intermediate fluid circulating between said vaporizer and said heat exchanger, and one ... | 1. A method for regasifying LNG while onboard an LNG carrier comprising:
mooring an LNG carrier at an offshore location, the LNG carrier comprising an onboard LNG vaporizer; selecting at least one heat source for use in regasification of LNG while onboard the LNG carrier, wherein the selecting comprises considering at ... | An LNG carrier for transporting LNG from one location to another that includes a vaporizer on board said LNG carrier for vaporizing the LNG to a gaseous state, one or more heat exchangers at least partially submerged in seawater, an intermediate fluid circulating between said vaporizer and said heat exchanger, and one ... | 3,700 |
17,565 | 17,565 | 14,382,810 | 3,746 | A pumping installation includes at least one first positive-displacement machine and one second positive-displacement machine, as well as a control module, in which installation a gas is evacuated from an enclosed volume by means of the first positive-displacement machine and/or the second positive-displacement machine... | 1. Pumping installation comprising at least one first positive-displacement machine and one second positive-displacement machine, as well as a control module, in which pumping installation a gas is evacuated from an enclosed volume by means of the first positive-displacement machine and/or the second positive-displacem... | A pumping installation includes at least one first positive-displacement machine and one second positive-displacement machine, as well as a control module, in which installation a gas is evacuated from an enclosed volume by means of the first positive-displacement machine and/or the second positive-displacement machine... | 3,700 |
17,566 | 17,566 | 15,616,670 | 3,753 | A suction valve stem, a suction valve, an endoscopic valve kit, and a method for molding a stem are provided. The suction valve stem includes: a button head, and a stem body connecting to the button head. The stem body includes: an air passage through the center bore, a recessed slot, disposed on the stem body below th... | 1. A suction valve stem, comprising:
a button head, and a stem body connecting to the button head, wherein the stem body comprises:
an air passage through the center bore of the stem body, wherein the air passage comprises a side opening disposed on side surface of the stem body and a bottom opening disposed at a botto... | A suction valve stem, a suction valve, an endoscopic valve kit, and a method for molding a stem are provided. The suction valve stem includes: a button head, and a stem body connecting to the button head. The stem body includes: an air passage through the center bore, a recessed slot, disposed on the stem body below th... | 3,700 |
17,567 | 17,567 | 14,342,467 | 3,723 | The present invention relates to a bonded abrasive article comprising specific shaped abrasive particles and a bonding medium comprising a vitreous bond. The present invention also relates to the use of an article according to the present invention in grinding applications, in particular in high performance grinding ap... | 1. A bonded abrasive article comprising shaped abrasive particles and a bonding medium comprising a vitreous bond, said shaped abrasive particles each comprising a first side and a second side separated by a thickness t, wherein said first side comprises a first face having a perimeter of a first geometric shape, where... | The present invention relates to a bonded abrasive article comprising specific shaped abrasive particles and a bonding medium comprising a vitreous bond. The present invention also relates to the use of an article according to the present invention in grinding applications, in particular in high performance grinding ap... | 3,700 |
17,568 | 17,568 | 13,884,644 | 3,735 | A package ( 10 ) for storing and dispensing a consumable product ( 24, 34 ) includes a first compartment ( 20 ) and a second compartment ( 30 ) that are hingedly and detachably attached by a first connection member ( 40 ) such as a perforated hinge, and a second connection member ( 52, 54, 56 ) that is removably attach... | 1. A package for storing and dispensing a consumable product comprising:
a first compartment sized to receive a first quantity of consumable product; a second compartment sized to receive a second quantity of consumable product, wherein the second compartment is hingedly and detachably attached to the first compartment... | A package ( 10 ) for storing and dispensing a consumable product ( 24, 34 ) includes a first compartment ( 20 ) and a second compartment ( 30 ) that are hingedly and detachably attached by a first connection member ( 40 ) such as a perforated hinge, and a second connection member ( 52, 54, 56 ) that is removably attach... | 3,700 |
17,569 | 17,569 | 15,133,432 | 3,729 | A ceramic electronic component includes a ceramic body and first and second outer electrodes. The first and second outer electrodes respectively include first and second resin-containing electrode layers and first and second Ni plating layers. The first and second Ni plating layers are respectively provided on the firs... | 1. A method for manufacturing a ceramic electronic component comprising the steps of:
providing a ceramic electronic component including:
a ceramic body including first and second principal surfaces that extend in a length direction and a width direction, first and second side surfaces that extend in the length directi... | A ceramic electronic component includes a ceramic body and first and second outer electrodes. The first and second outer electrodes respectively include first and second resin-containing electrode layers and first and second Ni plating layers. The first and second Ni plating layers are respectively provided on the firs... | 3,700 |
17,570 | 17,570 | 15,306,326 | 3,763 | A heat exchanger having a circulation guide, the heat exchanger comprising: a heat exchanger body; an inlet port, which is connected to a bottom end of the heat exchanger body; a discharge port which is connected to a top end of the heat exchanger body; a top body tube installed at a top end of an inside of the heat ex... | 1. A heat exchanger having a circulation guide, the heat exchanger comprising:
a heat exchanger body (210) having a water chamber (210 a) formed inside thereof; an inlet port (IN), which is connected to a bottom end of the heat exchanger body (210) and through which water is supplied to the water chamber (201 a); a dis... | A heat exchanger having a circulation guide, the heat exchanger comprising: a heat exchanger body; an inlet port, which is connected to a bottom end of the heat exchanger body; a discharge port which is connected to a top end of the heat exchanger body; a top body tube installed at a top end of an inside of the heat ex... | 3,700 |
17,571 | 17,571 | 15,074,339 | 3,786 | An external ankle brace is provided with a rigid heel enclosure for receiving the heel of the shoe, a lateral and medial sidewall for surrounding the sides of the shoe, a lateral and medial upright extension for housing the lower leg of the user, a lower fastening system for connecting the lateral and medial sidewalls ... | 1. An external ankle brace for restricting movement of an ankle in a first direction and permitting movement of the ankle in a second direction, wherein said external ankle brace is disposed on the exterior of a shoe and the shoe having a heel portion, a sole, and oppositely disposed sides, comprising:
a rigid heel enc... | An external ankle brace is provided with a rigid heel enclosure for receiving the heel of the shoe, a lateral and medial sidewall for surrounding the sides of the shoe, a lateral and medial upright extension for housing the lower leg of the user, a lower fastening system for connecting the lateral and medial sidewalls ... | 3,700 |
17,572 | 17,572 | 15,024,630 | 3,791 | A processing apparatus for processing a physiological signal is presented. The processing apparatus is configured to perform the steps of: obtaining the physiological signal ( 6 ) containing at least two wave cycles originating from a physiological process ( 6 b ), obtaining a feature signal ( 12 ) descriptive of occ... | 1. A processing apparatus for processing a physiological signal configured to perform the steps of:
obtaining the physiological signal containing at least two wave cycles originating from a physiological process, obtaining a feature signal descriptive of occurrences of a feature in the physiological signal, determining... | A processing apparatus for processing a physiological signal is presented. The processing apparatus is configured to perform the steps of: obtaining the physiological signal ( 6 ) containing at least two wave cycles originating from a physiological process ( 6 b ), obtaining a feature signal ( 12 ) descriptive of occ... | 3,700 |
17,573 | 17,573 | 15,350,621 | 3,731 | An anvil for a circular surgical stapler includes an anvil surface and an anvil shaft. The anvil surface defines an inner annular array of staple forming pockets and an outer annular array of staple forming pockets. The inner annular array of staple forming pockets includes a plurality of staple forming pocket pairs. T... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
(a) an anvil surface configured to compress tissue against a deck surface, wherein the anvil surface defines:
(i) an inner annular array of staple forming pockets, wherein the inner annular array of staple forming pockets comprises a plurality of staple forming pocket pairs, wherein each pai... | An anvil for a circular surgical stapler includes an anvil surface and an anvil shaft. The anvil surface defines an inner annular array of staple forming pockets and an outer annular array of staple forming pockets. The inner annular array of staple forming pockets includes a plurality of staple forming pocket pairs. T... | 3,700 |
17,574 | 17,574 | 15,985,790 | 3,734 | A box sealing assembly includes a cardboard box that has a set of top flaps, a set of bottom flaps and an outer wall. A set of top adhesive strips is each coupled to a respective one of the top flaps. Each of the top adhesive strips adhesively engages the cardboard box when each of the top flaps is closed thereby retai... | 1. A box sealing assembly for sealing a box closed and subsequently unsealing the box, the assembly comprising:
a cardboard box having a set of top flaps, a set of bottom flaps and an outer wall, each of the top flaps and the bottom flaps has an outer edge, each of the top flaps being foldable inwardly to close a top e... | A box sealing assembly includes a cardboard box that has a set of top flaps, a set of bottom flaps and an outer wall. A set of top adhesive strips is each coupled to a respective one of the top flaps. Each of the top adhesive strips adhesively engages the cardboard box when each of the top flaps is closed thereby retai... | 3,700 |
17,575 | 17,575 | 16,240,826 | 3,715 | In one embodiment, companion electronic devices for the display of a traceable image by a first electronic device and a tracing of the traceable image as a result of movement of a second electronic device for sports conditioning and therapeutic rehabilitation of a user interacting therewith, are disclosed herein. | 1. A method comprising:
at a mobile device with one or more processors and memory;
establishing a network connection with a first electronic device;
generating a traceable image on a display of the first electronic device;
determining an initial position of the mobile device;
generating a visual cue on the display of t... | In one embodiment, companion electronic devices for the display of a traceable image by a first electronic device and a tracing of the traceable image as a result of movement of a second electronic device for sports conditioning and therapeutic rehabilitation of a user interacting therewith, are disclosed herein.1. A m... | 3,700 |
17,576 | 17,576 | 15,256,411 | 3,745 | A method of health monitoring of a gas turbine engine includes mounting a detection system configured to detect an aeromechanical damping characteristic of a row of airfoils of a gas turbine. An actual aeromechanical damping characteristic of the row of airfoils is measured with the detection system. An output signal i... | 1. A method of health monitoring of a gas turbine engine comprising:
mounting a detection system configured to detect an aeromechanical damping characteristic of a row of airfoils of a gas turbine; measuring an actual aeromechanical damping characteristic of the row of airfoils with the detection system; generating an ... | A method of health monitoring of a gas turbine engine includes mounting a detection system configured to detect an aeromechanical damping characteristic of a row of airfoils of a gas turbine. An actual aeromechanical damping characteristic of the row of airfoils is measured with the detection system. An output signal i... | 3,700 |
17,577 | 17,577 | 15,045,377 | 3,731 | A hand-held power tool includes: a motor housing; an output spindle; at least one metal housing that includes a receiving area for fastening an additional handle and a connection area formed as one piece with the receiving area for a free-of-play, rotatably-fixed connection to the motor housing; and an insulation unit,... | 1. A hand-held power tool, comprising:
a motor housing; an output spindle; at least one metal housing, which includes a receiving area for fastening an additional handle and a connection area formed as one piece with the receiving area for a free-of-play, rotatably-fixed connection to the motor housing; and an insulati... | A hand-held power tool includes: a motor housing; an output spindle; at least one metal housing that includes a receiving area for fastening an additional handle and a connection area formed as one piece with the receiving area for a free-of-play, rotatably-fixed connection to the motor housing; and an insulation unit,... | 3,700 |
17,578 | 17,578 | 15,373,649 | 3,700 | A dilation system includes a balloon catheter and a puncturing assembly. The balloon catheter includes a shaft, a dilator coupled to a distal end of the shaft, and a lumen extending through the shaft and the dilator. The dilator is expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state. The puncturing assembly includes... | 1. A dilation system, wherein the dilation system comprises:
(a) a dilation catheter, wherein the dilation catheter comprises:
(i) a shaft,
(ii) a dilator coupled to a distal end of the shaft, wherein the dilator is configured dilate from a collapsed state to an expanded state, and
(iii) a lumen extending through the s... | A dilation system includes a balloon catheter and a puncturing assembly. The balloon catheter includes a shaft, a dilator coupled to a distal end of the shaft, and a lumen extending through the shaft and the dilator. The dilator is expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state. The puncturing assembly includes... | 3,700 |
17,579 | 17,579 | 16,163,901 | 3,711 | A head includes a face part, a sole part, and a hosel part. The face part includes a hitting surface and a face back surface. A plurality of score lines are formed on the hitting surface. One or two or more back grooves are formed on the face back surface. With reference to a face center, the face part is divided into ... | 1. A golf club head comprising:
a face part; a sole part; and a hosel part, wherein: the face part includes a hitting surface and a face back surface; a plurality of score lines are formed on the hitting surface; one or two or more back grooves are formed on the face back surface; with reference to a face center, the f... | A head includes a face part, a sole part, and a hosel part. The face part includes a hitting surface and a face back surface. A plurality of score lines are formed on the hitting surface. One or two or more back grooves are formed on the face back surface. With reference to a face center, the face part is divided into ... | 3,700 |
17,580 | 17,580 | 15,067,886 | 3,753 | Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valve... | 1-17. (canceled) 18. A method of operating a pool-water circulation system, comprising:
a. causing pool water to be received by an inlet of a manifold also comprising an outlet, a chamber, a gate positioned at least partially within the chamber, and first openings; b. activating or deactivating a heating device; and c.... | Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valve... | 3,700 |
17,581 | 17,581 | 15,146,758 | 3,753 | A hot gas exhaust recirculation valve includes a housing containing a duct for conducting gases, a drive chamber, and a valve stem which is mounted in the housing. The valve stem can be displaced in its longitudinal direction thereof and extends from the drive chamber into the duct. The end of said valve stem that is s... | 1. A hot gas exhaust recirculation valve comprising:
a housing containing a duct for conducting gases; a drive chamber, which does not conduct gases; a valve stem, which is mounted in the housing such that said valve stem can be displaced in a longitudinal direction thereof and which extends from the drive chamber into... | A hot gas exhaust recirculation valve includes a housing containing a duct for conducting gases, a drive chamber, and a valve stem which is mounted in the housing. The valve stem can be displaced in its longitudinal direction thereof and extends from the drive chamber into the duct. The end of said valve stem that is s... | 3,700 |
17,582 | 17,582 | 15,355,836 | 3,794 | An apparatus includes a body, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm assembly. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with an acoustic waveguide of the shaft assembly. The clamp arm assembly is pivotable toward and away from the ultrasonic blade. ... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
(a) a body; (b) a shaft assembly extending distally from the body, wherein the shaft assembly comprises an acoustic waveguide, wherein the acoustic waveguide is configured to communicate ultrasonic vibrations; and (c) an end effector, wherein the end effector comprises:
(i) an ultrasonic bla... | An apparatus includes a body, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm assembly. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with an acoustic waveguide of the shaft assembly. The clamp arm assembly is pivotable toward and away from the ultrasonic blade. ... | 3,700 |
17,583 | 17,583 | 12,509,834 | 3,791 | An implant includes a processor, RF communication circuitry, optical communication circuitry, a power source and a memory, all of which being hermetically sealed within a housing having a transparent window. Sensor readings are transmitted by RF using the RF communication circuitry to a remote reader after receiving in... | 1. A data-collecting implant having a sensor capable of generating output data in response to said implant receiving an interrogation signal, said implant comprising:
a housing used to contain said sensor, said housing including a transparent window; electrical components located within said housing and selectively cre... | An implant includes a processor, RF communication circuitry, optical communication circuitry, a power source and a memory, all of which being hermetically sealed within a housing having a transparent window. Sensor readings are transmitted by RF using the RF communication circuitry to a remote reader after receiving in... | 3,700 |
17,584 | 17,584 | 14,370,707 | 3,745 | A compressor moves a fluid from an inlet to an outlet and provides a pressure differential there between due to respective pistons moving in and out of a plurality of piston chambers via a piston rod. A rotating shaft extends through a grooved end plate, and the rotating shaft is connected to either the grooved end pla... | 1. A compressor for moving a gas from an inlet to an outlet and providing a pressure differential between the inlet and the outlet due to respective pistons moving in and out of a plurality of piston chambers, wherein a rotating shaft extends in a first direction through a grooved end plate extending across the compres... | A compressor moves a fluid from an inlet to an outlet and provides a pressure differential there between due to respective pistons moving in and out of a plurality of piston chambers via a piston rod. A rotating shaft extends through a grooved end plate, and the rotating shaft is connected to either the grooved end pla... | 3,700 |
17,585 | 17,585 | 15,629,255 | 3,726 | A method for making a flat sheet pan includes providing a piece of material having known dimensions; and forming a baking surface therein; forming an upwardly extending tension bow in the baking surface for providing structural reinforcement to the baking surface; forming a sidewall portion that surrounds the entire ba... | 1. A method for making a flat sheet pan, comprising:
(a) providing a piece of material having known dimensions; (b) forming a baking surface in the piece of material; (c) forming an upwardly extending tension bow in the baking surface, wherein the upwardly-extending tension bow is operative to provide structural reinfo... | A method for making a flat sheet pan includes providing a piece of material having known dimensions; and forming a baking surface therein; forming an upwardly extending tension bow in the baking surface for providing structural reinforcement to the baking surface; forming a sidewall portion that surrounds the entire ba... | 3,700 |
17,586 | 17,586 | 14,767,768 | 3,741 | An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes pressure and suction side walls joined to one another at leading and trailing edges. A stagnation line is located on the pressure side wall aft of the leading edge. A cooling passage is provided between the pressure and suction side walls. Forward-facing cooling holes are pr... | 1. An airfoil for a gas turbine engine, comprising:
pressure and suction side walls joined to one another at leading and trailing edges, a stagnation line located on the pressure side wall aft of the leading edge, a cooling passage provided between the pressure and suction side walls, and forward-facing cooling holes p... | An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes pressure and suction side walls joined to one another at leading and trailing edges. A stagnation line is located on the pressure side wall aft of the leading edge. A cooling passage is provided between the pressure and suction side walls. Forward-facing cooling holes are pr... | 3,700 |
17,587 | 17,587 | 15,816,710 | 3,711 | A method of playing a board game includes a game board arranged as a grid. The board is set up before play where certain playing squares include first or second indicia such that respective numbered tiles with matching indicia may be randomly placed on the certain playing squares. Players may then perform a series turn... | 1. A method of playing a board game having at least two players, the board game comprising a game board arranged as a grid of a plurality of playing squares, wherein the plurality of playing squares includes a first set of playing squares having a first indicia, a second set of playing squares having a second indicia, ... | A method of playing a board game includes a game board arranged as a grid. The board is set up before play where certain playing squares include first or second indicia such that respective numbered tiles with matching indicia may be randomly placed on the certain playing squares. Players may then perform a series turn... | 3,700 |
17,588 | 17,588 | 14,618,572 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine includes a core flowpath for flowing a core stream, a second flowpath located radially outward from the core flowpath for flowing a second stream, and an auxiliary flowpath located radially outward from the second flowpath for flowing an auxiliary stream. A heat exchanging device is constructed and... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a fan section constructed and arranged to receive and expel an airflow; a compressor section in fluid communication with the fan section and constructed and arranged to receive a core stream of the airflow discharged from the fan section; a combustor section in fluid communication wi... | A gas turbine engine includes a core flowpath for flowing a core stream, a second flowpath located radially outward from the core flowpath for flowing a second stream, and an auxiliary flowpath located radially outward from the second flowpath for flowing an auxiliary stream. A heat exchanging device is constructed and... | 3,700 |
17,589 | 17,589 | 14,004,618 | 3,731 | A fastening system that comprises a fastener and a single tool that provides both snugging torque and final tensioning to the fastener assembly, from a single side, with a single operator, with no torque feedback. The fastener comprises a nut and a bolt with a head and a shank extending axially from the head. The shank... | 1. A fastening system comprising:
a fastener comprising a bolt and a nut, the bolt having a head and a shank extending axially from the head, the shank having at least one threaded portion and at least one splined portion, the splined portion defining an end of the bolt, the threaded portion between the head and the sp... | A fastening system that comprises a fastener and a single tool that provides both snugging torque and final tensioning to the fastener assembly, from a single side, with a single operator, with no torque feedback. The fastener comprises a nut and a bolt with a head and a shank extending axially from the head. The shank... | 3,700 |
17,590 | 17,590 | 15,497,426 | 3,724 | A saw blade blank includes a body having an edge and an attachment portion formed on the body. The attachment portion is configured to connect to a power tool. A first portion of the edge is set in a first direction relative to the body. A second portion of the edge is set in a second direction opposite the first direc... | 1. A saw blade blank comprising:
a body having an edge; and an attachment portion formed on the body, the attachment portion configured to connect to a power tool; wherein a first portion of the edge is set in a first direction relative to the body, wherein a second portion of the edge is set in a second direction oppo... | A saw blade blank includes a body having an edge and an attachment portion formed on the body. The attachment portion is configured to connect to a power tool. A first portion of the edge is set in a first direction relative to the body. A second portion of the edge is set in a second direction opposite the first direc... | 3,700 |
17,591 | 17,591 | 14,558,856 | 3,715 | The present invention provides a system for adapting the delivery of information to a user, the system comprising: an information receiving mechanism arranged to receive patient information comprising a plurality of information units and at least one sequence for delivering the plurality of information units to the use... | 1. A system for adapting the delivery of information to a user, the system comprising:
an information receiving mechanism arranged to receive patient information comprising a plurality of information units and at least one sequence for delivering the plurality of information units to the user, wherein each information ... | The present invention provides a system for adapting the delivery of information to a user, the system comprising: an information receiving mechanism arranged to receive patient information comprising a plurality of information units and at least one sequence for delivering the plurality of information units to the use... | 3,700 |
17,592 | 17,592 | 13,815,837 | 3,715 | A gaming method includes the steps of: providing a gaming application to a player, the application enabling the player to engage in a game in which a winner is determined based on the winner's location; defining the physical coordinates of a game-winning space; determining the position of the player by determining the ... | 1. A gaming method comprising the steps of:
i) providing a gaming application to a player, the application enabling the player to engage in a game in which a winner is determined based on the winner's location, ii) defining physical coordinates of a game-winning space, iii) determining the position of the player by det... | A gaming method includes the steps of: providing a gaming application to a player, the application enabling the player to engage in a game in which a winner is determined based on the winner's location; defining the physical coordinates of a game-winning space; determining the position of the player by determining the ... | 3,700 |
17,593 | 17,593 | 16,131,265 | 3,754 | A bath container includes an outer ledge and a holding section coupled with the outer ledge. The holding section defines a volume for containing a fluid. The holding section is collapsible and is sized to fit within a toilet bowl opening. The outer ledge extends peripherally outward from the holding section and is size... | 1. A bath container comprising:
an outer ledge; and a holding section coupled with the outer ledge, the holding section defining a volume for containing a fluid, wherein the holding section is collapsible, wherein the holding section is sized to fit within a toilet bowl opening, and wherein the outer ledge extends peri... | A bath container includes an outer ledge and a holding section coupled with the outer ledge. The holding section defines a volume for containing a fluid. The holding section is collapsible and is sized to fit within a toilet bowl opening. The outer ledge extends peripherally outward from the holding section and is size... | 3,700 |
17,594 | 17,594 | 15,665,428 | 3,791 | Conventionally, a coil formed in an irregular shape is used on a distal end side of the coil of a guide wire or a distal joining section is used on the tip of the guide wire to shorten a length in a longitudinal direction of a rigid joint portion for improving the passing performance to the occluded lesion. However, it... | 1. A medical guide wire, comprising:
a core that has a portion gradually tapered in diameter from a proximal end side to a distal end side; and an outer coil into which the distal end side of a core distal end portion of the core is inserted, wherein a distal joining section is provided on a distal end portion of the o... | Conventionally, a coil formed in an irregular shape is used on a distal end side of the coil of a guide wire or a distal joining section is used on the tip of the guide wire to shorten a length in a longitudinal direction of a rigid joint portion for improving the passing performance to the occluded lesion. However, it... | 3,700 |
17,595 | 17,595 | 16,346,329 | 3,785 | A water reservoir for an apparatus for humidifying a flow of breathable gas includes a reservoir base including a cavity structured to hold a volume of liquid and a conductive portion provided to the base. The conductive portion is adapted to thermally engage with a heater plate to allow thermal transfer of heat from t... | 1. A water reservoir for an apparatus for humidifying a flow of breathable gas, comprising:
a reservoir base including a cavity structured to hold a volume of liquid; and a conductive portion provided to the base, the conductive portion adapted to thermally engage with a heater plate to allow thermal transfer of heat f... | A water reservoir for an apparatus for humidifying a flow of breathable gas includes a reservoir base including a cavity structured to hold a volume of liquid and a conductive portion provided to the base. The conductive portion is adapted to thermally engage with a heater plate to allow thermal transfer of heat from t... | 3,700 |
17,596 | 17,596 | 15,013,172 | 3,774 | A tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) system is configured to maintaining a tuberosity in an advanced position relative to a tibial body. The TTA system includes an implant, a spacer, and a spacer fixation member. | 1. A tibial tuberosity advancement system configured to maintain a tuberosity, that has been moved cranially from an initial position to an advanced position relative to a tibial body, in the advanced position, the tibial tuberosity advancement system comprising:
an implant including an implant body, the implant body d... | A tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) system is configured to maintaining a tuberosity in an advanced position relative to a tibial body. The TTA system includes an implant, a spacer, and a spacer fixation member.1. A tibial tuberosity advancement system configured to maintain a tuberosity, that has been moved craniall... | 3,700 |
17,597 | 17,597 | 15,542,089 | 3,726 | A method for fabricating a piston with a layering device via an additive manufacturing process is provided. The method may include forming a first layer of the piston on a substrate with a layering device, forming a second layer of the piston adjacent the first layer with the layering device, and binding the first laye... | 1. A method for fabricating a piston, comprising:
forming a first layer of the piston on a substrate, the first layer comprising a first material; forming a second layer of the piston adjacent the first layer, the second layer comprising the first material and a second material; and binding the first layer with the sec... | A method for fabricating a piston with a layering device via an additive manufacturing process is provided. The method may include forming a first layer of the piston on a substrate with a layering device, forming a second layer of the piston adjacent the first layer with the layering device, and binding the first laye... | 3,700 |
17,598 | 17,598 | 15,016,033 | 3,745 | A gas turbine component for a gas turbine is provided. The gas turbine component has a shell portion having an abradable portion ( 2 ) to allow rotor blade ends ( 1 ) of a rotor blade array of the gas turbine to rub into the same. The abradable portion adjoins a neighboring portion ( 3 ) of the shell portion axially at... | 1. A gas turbine component for a gas turbine, the gas turbine component comprising:
a shell portion, the shell portion having an abradable portion to allow rotor blade ends of a rotor blade array of the gas turbine to rub into the abradable portion, the abradable portion adjoining a neighboring portion of the shell por... | A gas turbine component for a gas turbine is provided. The gas turbine component has a shell portion having an abradable portion ( 2 ) to allow rotor blade ends ( 1 ) of a rotor blade array of the gas turbine to rub into the same. The abradable portion adjoins a neighboring portion ( 3 ) of the shell portion axially at... | 3,700 |
17,599 | 17,599 | 14,939,909 | 3,723 | A toothbrush device comprises a cleaner body that defines a cleaning cavity configured for receiving a set of teeth of a user. A powered driving mechanism is coupled to the cleaner body and is configured to impart driven movement to the cleaner body, thereby to effect cleaning of a set of teeth engaged with the cleanin... | 1. A toothbrush device comprising:
a cleaner body that defines a cleaning cavity shaped for receiving a plurality of teeth of a user; and a powered driving mechanism that is mechanically coupled to the cleaner body and that is configured for imparting driven movement to the cleaner body during reception of the pluralit... | A toothbrush device comprises a cleaner body that defines a cleaning cavity configured for receiving a set of teeth of a user. A powered driving mechanism is coupled to the cleaner body and is configured to impart driven movement to the cleaner body, thereby to effect cleaning of a set of teeth engaged with the cleanin... | 3,700 |
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