Unnamed: 0 int64 0 350k | level_0 int64 0 351k | ApplicationNumber int64 9.75M 96.1M | ArtUnit int64 1.6k 3.99k | Abstract stringlengths 1 8.37k | Claims stringlengths 3 292k | abstract-claims stringlengths 68 293k | TechCenter int64 1.6k 3.9k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17,600 | 17,600 | 15,160,492 | 3,785 | An elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation includes a base and an upper support operably coupled to the base. The upper support is configured to elevate an individual's upper back, shoulders and head. The elevation device also includes a chest compression ... | 1. An elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation, comprising:
a base; an upper support operably coupled to the base, wherein the upper support is configured to elevate an individual's upper back, shoulders and head; and a chest compression device coupled with... | An elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation includes a base and an upper support operably coupled to the base. The upper support is configured to elevate an individual's upper back, shoulders and head. The elevation device also includes a chest compression ... | 3,700 |
17,601 | 17,601 | 13,796,607 | 3,700 | Devices and methods for reconnecting or supporting torn, damaged or weak tissue are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments can be used on long slender tissue such as ligaments, tendons, nerves, vessels, intestines, muscles, bones, appendages and any other elongate tissue within the body, of both humans and other animals.... | 1. A tissue repair device comprising:
a coil comprising a plurality of interconnected turns in series, the coil formed of an elongate coil member of biocompatible material, the coil member having a first end and a second end and configured in a spiral pattern to form the series of interconnected turns of the coil and d... | Devices and methods for reconnecting or supporting torn, damaged or weak tissue are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments can be used on long slender tissue such as ligaments, tendons, nerves, vessels, intestines, muscles, bones, appendages and any other elongate tissue within the body, of both humans and other animals.... | 3,700 |
17,602 | 17,602 | 15,130,161 | 3,711 | A launching and/or catching toy kit has a football and at least one associated slingshot. The football includes a generally elongated spheroidal body, a support non-movably attached to the body, a tail, and a first and a second elastic band hook oppositely disposed. The slingshot is configured to launch the football fr... | 1. A launching and/or catching toy kit, comprising:
a football comprising:
a) a generally elongated spheroidal body defined as comprising a longitudinal axis, where a length of the body along the longitudinal axis between a front end of the body to a back end of the body is longer than an equatorial diameter;
b) a supp... | A launching and/or catching toy kit has a football and at least one associated slingshot. The football includes a generally elongated spheroidal body, a support non-movably attached to the body, a tail, and a first and a second elastic band hook oppositely disposed. The slingshot is configured to launch the football fr... | 3,700 |
17,603 | 17,603 | 16,004,618 | 3,711 | A golf ball 2 has a large number of dimples 10 on a surface thereof. A dimple pattern of each hemisphere of the golf ball 2 includes three units (T1, T2, and T3) that are rotationally symmetrical to each other. A dimple pattern of each unit includes two small units (T1a, T1b) that are mirror-symmetrical to each other. ... | 1. A golf ball having a plurality of dimples on a surface thereof, wherein
a standard deviation Su of areas of all the dimples is not greater than 1.7 mm2, and a standard deviation Pd of distances L between dimples of all neighboring dimple pairs is less than 0.500 mm. 2. The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein the... | A golf ball 2 has a large number of dimples 10 on a surface thereof. A dimple pattern of each hemisphere of the golf ball 2 includes three units (T1, T2, and T3) that are rotationally symmetrical to each other. A dimple pattern of each unit includes two small units (T1a, T1b) that are mirror-symmetrical to each other. ... | 3,700 |
17,604 | 17,604 | 13,710,997 | 3,711 | A method of conducting a horse jumping competition comprising enrolling a number of participants in the competition, determining whether a number of the participants is a predetermined positive integer exponentiation base, dividing competitors into competitor groups based on the predetermined positive integer exponenti... | 1. A method of conducting a horse jumping competition, the method comprising:
enrolling a number of participants in the competition; determining whether a number of the participants is a predetermined positive integer exponentiation base; dividing competitors into competitor groups based on the predetermined positive i... | A method of conducting a horse jumping competition comprising enrolling a number of participants in the competition, determining whether a number of the participants is a predetermined positive integer exponentiation base, dividing competitors into competitor groups based on the predetermined positive integer exponenti... | 3,700 |
17,605 | 17,605 | 14,422,713 | 3,734 | A Trash Cans Liner that cannot be seen on the outside of the Trash Can. It is reusable allowing liquids and not soiling the inside of the Can. The sticky glue at the top portion of the Can holds the liner in place until it is ready to be discarded if necessary. These liners would come in a variety of sizes and colors t... | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. (canceled) 8. A trash can liner that is in the shape and size of the individual trash can; a trash can that you would see in your bedroom, bathroom, or home office that are normally not taller than 15 inches; having: four sides and a... | A Trash Cans Liner that cannot be seen on the outside of the Trash Can. It is reusable allowing liquids and not soiling the inside of the Can. The sticky glue at the top portion of the Can holds the liner in place until it is ready to be discarded if necessary. These liners would come in a variety of sizes and colors t... | 3,700 |
17,606 | 17,606 | 14,134,539 | 3,793 | The present invention generally relates to methods, devices and systems for determining the rotational orientation of a device. The invention can involve providing a device comprising a plurality of markers, wherein each marker within the plurality of markers differs from an adjacent marker by size, shape, and/or posit... | 1. An intraluminal device comprising a plurality of detectable markers, wherein each marker within the plurality of markers differs from an adjacent marker by size, shape, and/or position on the device. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the position of at least one of said markers is rotationally offset with respect to... | The present invention generally relates to methods, devices and systems for determining the rotational orientation of a device. The invention can involve providing a device comprising a plurality of markers, wherein each marker within the plurality of markers differs from an adjacent marker by size, shape, and/or posit... | 3,700 |
17,607 | 17,607 | 13,916,687 | 3,745 | A computer readable storage medium stores instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to establish communication with at least one of a plurality of handheld computing devices connected to a vehicle computing system. The processor may receive input identifying a connected device as a driver han... | 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium, storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, configure the processor to:
establish communication with a handheld device within a vehicle, the device having an offline vehicle configuration application; recognize that the device is associated with a drive... | A computer readable storage medium stores instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to establish communication with at least one of a plurality of handheld computing devices connected to a vehicle computing system. The processor may receive input identifying a connected device as a driver han... | 3,700 |
17,608 | 17,608 | 14,600,782 | 3,793 | A system and method for controlling acoustic energy deposition in various media or objects are disclosed. The system and method can generate an acousto-mechanical or acousto-elastic effect in the various media or objects. The acousto-mechanical or acousto-elastic effect can induce a fragmentation of the media or object... | 1. A method of inducing an acousto-mechanical or acousto-elastic effect in a target zone of a medium, the method comprising:
a) coupling an ultrasound energy source to the target zone of the medium, the ultrasound energy source configured to produce a pulsed first ultrasound energy having a frequency of between 100 kHz... | A system and method for controlling acoustic energy deposition in various media or objects are disclosed. The system and method can generate an acousto-mechanical or acousto-elastic effect in the various media or objects. The acousto-mechanical or acousto-elastic effect can induce a fragmentation of the media or object... | 3,700 |
17,609 | 17,609 | 13,717,847 | 3,781 | An absorbent article selected from a sanitary napkin, an incontinence pad end a panty liner, comprises a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, optionally one or more intermediate layers enclosed between the topsheet and the backstreet a fastening adhesive applied on said backsheet garment lacing surface and a liquid fragr... | 1. An absorbent article selected from a sanitary napkin, an incontinence pad and a pantyliner, having a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface, said absorbent article comprising:
a topsheet layer: a backsheet layer; optionally one or more intermediate layers enclosed between said topsheet and said backsheet a... | An absorbent article selected from a sanitary napkin, an incontinence pad end a panty liner, comprises a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, optionally one or more intermediate layers enclosed between the topsheet and the backstreet a fastening adhesive applied on said backsheet garment lacing surface and a liquid fragr... | 3,700 |
17,610 | 17,610 | 14,439,796 | 3,724 | A chainsaw ( 100 ) includes a power unit, a bar ( 120 ), a chain ( 122 ) operably coupled to the bar ( 120 ) to rotate around the bar ( 120 ) responsive to drive power from the power unit, an oil pump operably coupled to the power unit to deliver oil to the chain ( 122 ), and an oil reservoir ( 400 ) configured to hold... | 1. A chainsaw comprising:
a power unit; a bar; a chain operably coupled to the bar to rotate around the bar responsive to drive power from the power unit; and an oil reservoir configured to hold oil for delivery to the chain, wherein an oil pump is operably coupled to the power unit to deliver oil to the chain when the... | A chainsaw ( 100 ) includes a power unit, a bar ( 120 ), a chain ( 122 ) operably coupled to the bar ( 120 ) to rotate around the bar ( 120 ) responsive to drive power from the power unit, an oil pump operably coupled to the power unit to deliver oil to the chain ( 122 ), and an oil reservoir ( 400 ) configured to hold... | 3,700 |
17,611 | 17,611 | 14,208,429 | 3,734 | A connection mechanism including a plurality of microstructure features. The connection mechanism includes a first strip, with a plurality of protrusions extending from the first strip, and a second strip, with a plurality of protrusions extending from the second strip. The protrusions define grooves between adjacent p... | 1. A connecting mechanism comprising:
a first strip; a plurality of protrusions extending less than about 500 μm from the first strip, the plurality of protrusions defining a plurality of grooves between adjacent protrusions; a pressure sensitive adhesive provided in at least some of the grooves that are defined by the... | A connection mechanism including a plurality of microstructure features. The connection mechanism includes a first strip, with a plurality of protrusions extending from the first strip, and a second strip, with a plurality of protrusions extending from the second strip. The protrusions define grooves between adjacent p... | 3,700 |
17,612 | 17,612 | 13,666,013 | 3,763 | An apparatus for guiding a cryostat for the compensation of thermal contraction, particularly of a cryostat, which contains along its inner volume a cable core with a superconductor, which particularly preferred is secured stationary to the ends of the cryostat, wherein the cryostat has in a section an arc-shape config... | 1. Apparatus for guiding a cryostat with a support for receiving the cryostat, wherein the support is arranged in a section of the cryostat having an arc-shaped configuration, and wherein the support is guided so as to be movable perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cryostat. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1,... | An apparatus for guiding a cryostat for the compensation of thermal contraction, particularly of a cryostat, which contains along its inner volume a cable core with a superconductor, which particularly preferred is secured stationary to the ends of the cryostat, wherein the cryostat has in a section an arc-shape config... | 3,700 |
17,613 | 17,613 | 14,593,625 | 3,771 | A collapsible medical device and associated methods of occluding an abnormal opening in, for example, a body organ, wherein the medical device is shaped from plural layers of a heat-treatable metal fabric. Each of the fabric layers is formed from a plurality of metal strands and the assembly is heat-treated within a mo... | 1-103. (canceled) 104. A medical device for occluding a target site, the medical device comprising:
a tubular fabric structure having proximal and distal ends and a preset, expanded configuration, wherein the tubular fabric structure comprises at least one layer of braided fabric comprising a plurality of braided stran... | A collapsible medical device and associated methods of occluding an abnormal opening in, for example, a body organ, wherein the medical device is shaped from plural layers of a heat-treatable metal fabric. Each of the fabric layers is formed from a plurality of metal strands and the assembly is heat-treated within a mo... | 3,700 |
17,614 | 17,614 | 13,981,818 | 3,791 | A pneumatic tocodynamometer (“pTOCO”) ( 10 ) having a guard-ring ( 13 ) with a thin elastic membrane ( 18 ) stretched across a shallow spherical depression ( 12 ) trapping a small volume of air in the center of the guard-ring ( 13 ). A pressure transducer ( 17 ) may be molded into the body 11 of the pTOCO ( 10 ). In ... | 1. A pneumatic tocodynamometer, comprising:
a sensor body having a planar lower surface; said planar lower surface comprising a rigid guard-ring and an elastic membrane covering a depression centered in said rigid guard-ring; a closed interior air volume defined by said depression and said elastic membrane; and a press... | A pneumatic tocodynamometer (“pTOCO”) ( 10 ) having a guard-ring ( 13 ) with a thin elastic membrane ( 18 ) stretched across a shallow spherical depression ( 12 ) trapping a small volume of air in the center of the guard-ring ( 13 ). A pressure transducer ( 17 ) may be molded into the body 11 of the pTOCO ( 10 ). In ... | 3,700 |
17,615 | 17,615 | 14,396,186 | 3,785 | A fluid dispenser device including a main body ( 10 ), said device including at least one individual reservoir containing a single dose of fluid, such as powder, opening means ( 80 ) being provided for opening an individual reservoir each time the device is actuated, an upper body ( 101 ) being mounted in stationary ma... | 1-11. (canceled) 12. A fluid dispenser device including a main body, said device including at least one individual reservoir containing a single dose of fluid, such as powder, opening means being provided for opening an individual reservoir each time the device is actuated, an upper body being mounted in stationary man... | A fluid dispenser device including a main body ( 10 ), said device including at least one individual reservoir containing a single dose of fluid, such as powder, opening means ( 80 ) being provided for opening an individual reservoir each time the device is actuated, an upper body ( 101 ) being mounted in stationary ma... | 3,700 |
17,616 | 17,616 | 13,403,920 | 3,794 | A catheter and catheter system for eccentric remodeling and/or removal of atherosclerotic material of a blood vessel of a patient include an elongate flexible catheter body with a radially expandable structure. A plurality of electrodes or other electrosurgical energy delivery surfaces can radially engage atherosclerot... | 1. A system for remodeling of tissue about a blood vessel of a patient, the system comprising:
an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end with an axis therebetween for delivery into the blood vessel; a radially expandable structure near the distal end of the catheter body; a plurality of electrode... | A catheter and catheter system for eccentric remodeling and/or removal of atherosclerotic material of a blood vessel of a patient include an elongate flexible catheter body with a radially expandable structure. A plurality of electrodes or other electrosurgical energy delivery surfaces can radially engage atherosclerot... | 3,700 |
17,617 | 17,617 | 11,708,742 | 3,772 | A method for forming or shaping an eyebrow. The method consists of selecting a concealer having a color that matches the color of the skin surrounding the eyebrow and then applying the concealer, preferably by the use of a pencil containing the concealer, to the skin surrounding the eyebrow, and if necessary to portion... | 1. A method of forming or shaping an eyebrow comprising:
selecting a concealer having a first predetermined color matched to the color of skin surrounding the eyebrow; applying the selected concealer to the skin surrounding the eyebrow to form an outline of a desired eyebrow, the concealer creating an adhesive surface;... | A method for forming or shaping an eyebrow. The method consists of selecting a concealer having a color that matches the color of the skin surrounding the eyebrow and then applying the concealer, preferably by the use of a pencil containing the concealer, to the skin surrounding the eyebrow, and if necessary to portion... | 3,700 |
17,618 | 17,618 | 15,400,036 | 3,732 | A device for storing items on clothing has a holder forming a pocket and attached to the clothing. A scented insert is placed within the pocket. | 1. A device for storing items on clothing comprising:
a holder forming a pocket and attached to the clothing; and a scented insert placed within the pocket. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the holder comprises a first panel, wherein the first panel is folded in half forming the pocket. 3. The device of claim 2, where... | A device for storing items on clothing has a holder forming a pocket and attached to the clothing. A scented insert is placed within the pocket.1. A device for storing items on clothing comprising:
a holder forming a pocket and attached to the clothing; and a scented insert placed within the pocket. 2. The device of cl... | 3,700 |
17,619 | 17,619 | 15,641,960 | 3,772 | An oral care system that includes an oral care implement and a dispenser, an oral care method, and a method of applying an oral care agent to an oral surface. In one embodiment, the invention may be an oral care system including a toothbrush having a handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a dist... | 1. An oral care system comprising:
a toothbrush comprising:
a handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a distal end, and a cantilevered top portion; and
a head connected to the distal end of the handle; and
a dispenser comprising:
a longitudinally elongated housing having a distal end with an app... | An oral care system that includes an oral care implement and a dispenser, an oral care method, and a method of applying an oral care agent to an oral surface. In one embodiment, the invention may be an oral care system including a toothbrush having a handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a dist... | 3,700 |
17,620 | 17,620 | 15,479,936 | 3,753 | A top entry ball valve includes a housing with a central cavity communicating with two bores co-axial along a first axis. A ball valve element is rotatably mounted within the cavity for rotation about a second axis. The valve element includes a through bore; first and second seat assemblies, mounted within the co-axial... | 1. A top entry ball valve comprising:
a housing with a central cavity communicating with two bores which are co-axial along a first axis; a ball valve element rotatably mounted within the central cavity for rotation about a second axis, the valve element comprising a through bore; first and second seat assemblies, one ... | A top entry ball valve includes a housing with a central cavity communicating with two bores co-axial along a first axis. A ball valve element is rotatably mounted within the cavity for rotation about a second axis. The valve element includes a through bore; first and second seat assemblies, mounted within the co-axial... | 3,700 |
17,621 | 17,621 | 16,019,122 | 3,715 | Various embodiments of a game involving the elimination of game elements are described. Various methods and apparatus of described. Other embodiments are described. | 1. An apparatus comprising: a tangible computer readable medium having stored thereon a set of instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to perform a method comprising:
presenting an interface through which a player may establish a wager by choosing a first subset of numbers from a set of numbe... | Various embodiments of a game involving the elimination of game elements are described. Various methods and apparatus of described. Other embodiments are described.1. An apparatus comprising: a tangible computer readable medium having stored thereon a set of instructions that when executed by a processor cause the proc... | 3,700 |
17,622 | 17,622 | 15,702,483 | 3,715 | Using a camera or other tracking hardware, the attention of a player of a computer game (based on gaze direction, for instance) is tracked at key/predetermined points during game play. For example, when the player enters a new area in the game such as a simulated room, town, etc., it is determined what the player's gaz... | 1. A device comprising:
at least one computer memory that is not a transitory signal and that comprises instructions executable by at least one processor to: receive from a camera at least one image of a player of a computer game; based at least in part on the image, determine a direction of gaze of the player; correla... | Using a camera or other tracking hardware, the attention of a player of a computer game (based on gaze direction, for instance) is tracked at key/predetermined points during game play. For example, when the player enters a new area in the game such as a simulated room, town, etc., it is determined what the player's gaz... | 3,700 |
17,623 | 17,623 | 15,181,587 | 3,732 | A footwear for carrying a firearm includes an upper and a holster. The upper defines a cavity adapted to receive a foot. The holster is integrally formed with the upper. The holster is adapted to receive the firearm. The holster has a configuration specific to stabilizing the firearm within the holster and to the upper... | 1. A footwear for carrying a firearm comprising:
an upper defining a cavity adapted to receive a foot; and a holster integrally formed with the upper, the holster configured to receive the firearm and to stabilize the firearm within the holster and to the upper. 2. The footwear of claim 1, wherein the footwear is one o... | A footwear for carrying a firearm includes an upper and a holster. The upper defines a cavity adapted to receive a foot. The holster is integrally formed with the upper. The holster is adapted to receive the firearm. The holster has a configuration specific to stabilizing the firearm within the holster and to the upper... | 3,700 |
17,624 | 17,624 | 14,663,779 | 3,715 | This disclosure relates generally to nutritional analysis and recommendations, including systems and methods that provide personalized approaches for analyzing nutrient intake levels and for generating recommendations that are responsive to a user's current nutritional intake and the user's nutrition-related goals. The... | 1. (canceled) 2. A system for aligning a person's diet with specific dietary goals, the system comprising:
an input port configured to receive (1) data representative of a dietary program and (2) data representative of one or more foods consumed by the person, wherein the dietary program includes a nutrition-related go... | This disclosure relates generally to nutritional analysis and recommendations, including systems and methods that provide personalized approaches for analyzing nutrient intake levels and for generating recommendations that are responsive to a user's current nutritional intake and the user's nutrition-related goals. The... | 3,700 |
17,625 | 17,625 | 16,062,638 | 3,793 | An anti-scatter device (ASG) filled with a filler material. The filler material ( 202 ) has an acoustic impedance that corresponds to that of human or animal tissue. Furthermore a hybrid X-ray/ultrasound imager (IM) including such an anti-scatter GA device (ASG). | 1. An anti-scatter assembly for X-ray imaging including a grid filled with a filler material, said filler material having an acoustic impedance that corresponds to that of human or animal tissue. 2. Assembly of claim 1, wherein the acoustic impedance is in the range of 1.4 MRayls to 1.8 MRayls. 3. Assembly of claim 1, ... | An anti-scatter device (ASG) filled with a filler material. The filler material ( 202 ) has an acoustic impedance that corresponds to that of human or animal tissue. Furthermore a hybrid X-ray/ultrasound imager (IM) including such an anti-scatter GA device (ASG).1. An anti-scatter assembly for X-ray imaging including a... | 3,700 |
17,626 | 17,626 | 16,255,511 | 3,794 | Wearable device is disclosed to quickly deliver thermal treatment. port. A separate material or component is later added through a port at point of injury or a medical event. Wearable thermal device comprises: at least one containment pack of selected shape; containment pack(s) contains a selected amount of first mater... | 1. A wearable thermal device comprising:
a containment pack of selected shape; said containment pack contains a selected amount of first material; at least one port is attached to said containment pack configured to accept a second material; and said second material is configured to be added through said at least one p... | Wearable device is disclosed to quickly deliver thermal treatment. port. A separate material or component is later added through a port at point of injury or a medical event. Wearable thermal device comprises: at least one containment pack of selected shape; containment pack(s) contains a selected amount of first mater... | 3,700 |
17,627 | 17,627 | 16,062,180 | 3,792 | The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to determine sleep stages in a subject based on cardiac artifact information and brain activity information in EEG signals. Cardiac artifacts present in EEG signals can cause erroneous sleep stage determinations which may result in inopportune sensory stimulation d... | 1. A system configured to determine sleep stages of a subject during a sleep session, the system comprising:
one or more sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to brain activity of the subject, the output signals including cardiac artifact information related to cardiac activity of ... | The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to determine sleep stages in a subject based on cardiac artifact information and brain activity information in EEG signals. Cardiac artifacts present in EEG signals can cause erroneous sleep stage determinations which may result in inopportune sensory stimulation d... | 3,700 |
17,628 | 17,628 | 16,171,964 | 3,711 | The head of a golf iron having an improved profile that enables a golfer to accurately align the club head with a golf ball so that the club head will strike the ball at the sweet spot located on the club face. The club head has a top edge which runs above the club face and includes first and second portions that exten... | 1. A golf club head attached to a hosel and comprising a face at which a golf ball is to be struck, a sweet spot located on the face at which to apply an impact force to the golf ball when the golf club head is swung towards the golf ball, an inside end at which the hosel is attached, an outside end located opposite th... | The head of a golf iron having an improved profile that enables a golfer to accurately align the club head with a golf ball so that the club head will strike the ball at the sweet spot located on the club face. The club head has a top edge which runs above the club face and includes first and second portions that exten... | 3,700 |
17,629 | 17,629 | 14,761,649 | 3,791 | The present invention refers to a method of approximating a patient's pulse wave based on non-invasive blood pressure measurement, comprising the following steps: (a) non-invasively measuring a sequence n−1 . . . N of pulse signals pulse n — measured (t) of a patient, thereby applying a clamp pressure clamp n (... | 1. Method of approximating a patient's pulse wave based on non-invasive blood pressure measurement, comprising the following steps:
(a) non-invasively measuring a sequence n=1 . . . N of pulse signals pulsen — measured(t) of a patient, thereby applying a clamp pressure clampn(t); (b) weighting the measured pulse sign... | The present invention refers to a method of approximating a patient's pulse wave based on non-invasive blood pressure measurement, comprising the following steps: (a) non-invasively measuring a sequence n−1 . . . N of pulse signals pulse n — measured (t) of a patient, thereby applying a clamp pressure clamp n (... | 3,700 |
17,630 | 17,630 | 12,212,999 | 3,772 | A dental implant system employs an improved abutment screw with acceptable biocompatibility, corrosion, strength, and preload characteristics. In particular, embodiments provide a dental implant system having an artificial implant and an abutment which are fastened with a screw formed from stainless steel, such as surg... | 1. A dental implant system comprising a first component and a second component, the first and second dental components being fastened together by a screw having a stainless steel body and a coating on the stainless steel body. 2. The dental implant system of claim 1, wherein the first component is an artificial implant... | A dental implant system employs an improved abutment screw with acceptable biocompatibility, corrosion, strength, and preload characteristics. In particular, embodiments provide a dental implant system having an artificial implant and an abutment which are fastened with a screw formed from stainless steel, such as surg... | 3,700 |
17,631 | 17,631 | 15,641,694 | 3,735 | A flexible memory device including a flexible substrate, a plurality of contact pads, a plurality of lines and a first partially weakened portion of the flexible substrate. The plurality of contact pads are disposed on the flexible substrate. At least one contact pad of the plurality of contact pads forms at least one ... | 1. A flexible memory device comprising:
a flexible substrate; a plurality of contact pads disposed on the flexible substrate, at least one contact pad of the plurality of contact pads forms at least one first tamper evident contact pad; a plurality of lines disposed on the flexible substrate, each line of the plurality... | A flexible memory device including a flexible substrate, a plurality of contact pads, a plurality of lines and a first partially weakened portion of the flexible substrate. The plurality of contact pads are disposed on the flexible substrate. At least one contact pad of the plurality of contact pads forms at least one ... | 3,700 |
17,632 | 17,632 | 14,601,462 | 3,763 | A compressor device that periodically supplies compressed working gas to a cooling device loses less gas by not using a rotary valve. The compressor device includes a compressor chamber, a working gas connection, a working liquid connection, a pump, a compensation container and a membrane that is airtight and liquid-ti... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A device comprising:
a compressor chamber; a membrane that divides the compressor chamber into a first volume and a second volume, wherein the first volume contains a working gas and the second volume contains a working liquid, and wherein the membrane is elastic, gas-tight and liquid-tight; a firs... | A compressor device that periodically supplies compressed working gas to a cooling device loses less gas by not using a rotary valve. The compressor device includes a compressor chamber, a working gas connection, a working liquid connection, a pump, a compensation container and a membrane that is airtight and liquid-ti... | 3,700 |
17,633 | 17,633 | 14,612,855 | 3,771 | An implantable medical device includes an improved tether catch formed by a relatively rigid structure that has a hook surface extending between first and second ends thereof. The second end of the structure is spaced apart from another portion of the device by a gap of a size no greater than a thickness of a tether, f... | 1. An implantable medical device comprising an electronic controller, a hermetically sealed housing containing the controller, an electrode electrically coupled to the controller and mounted in proximity to a distal end of the housing, a fixation member mounted to the distal end of the housing, and a tether catch for e... | An implantable medical device includes an improved tether catch formed by a relatively rigid structure that has a hook surface extending between first and second ends thereof. The second end of the structure is spaced apart from another portion of the device by a gap of a size no greater than a thickness of a tether, f... | 3,700 |
17,634 | 17,634 | 15,416,270 | 3,775 | A stand-alone expandable interbody spinal fusion device including a superior component, an inferior component, an expansion mechanism arranged to displace the superior component in a first direction relative to the inferior component, and a self-piercing screw mechanism arranged within the superior component or inferio... | 1. A stand-alone expandable interbody spinal fusion device, comprising:
a superior component; an inferior component; an expansion mechanism operatively arranged to displace the superior component in a first direction relative to the inferior component; and, a first screw mechanism arranged within the superior component... | A stand-alone expandable interbody spinal fusion device including a superior component, an inferior component, an expansion mechanism arranged to displace the superior component in a first direction relative to the inferior component, and a self-piercing screw mechanism arranged within the superior component or inferio... | 3,700 |
17,635 | 17,635 | 14,908,561 | 3,741 | A lubrication system for use in a gas turbine engine is comprised of a first pump driven by a first shaft at a first speed and a second pump driven by a second shaft at a second speed that is faster than the first speed. The first and second pumps provide lubricant to an engine operating system. The pumps are optimized... | 1. A lubrication system for use in a gas turbine engine comprising:
a first engine shaft configured to rotate at a first speed; a second engine shaft configured to rotate at a second speed that is faster than the first speed; a first pump configured to be driven by the first shaft; a second pump configured to be driven... | A lubrication system for use in a gas turbine engine is comprised of a first pump driven by a first shaft at a first speed and a second pump driven by a second shaft at a second speed that is faster than the first speed. The first and second pumps provide lubricant to an engine operating system. The pumps are optimized... | 3,700 |
17,636 | 17,636 | 15,363,178 | 3,792 | A medical device lead connector includes electrically conducting contact rings spaced apart by an electrically insulating ring and in axial alignment. The electrically conducting contact ring and the insulating ring having an interface bond on an atomic level. | 1. A method of forming a medical device lead connector comprising:
diffusion bonding an electrically insulating ring between a first electrically conducting contact ring and a second electrically conducting contact ring to form an aligned joined element; and joining a plurality of aligned joined elements in axial align... | A medical device lead connector includes electrically conducting contact rings spaced apart by an electrically insulating ring and in axial alignment. The electrically conducting contact ring and the insulating ring having an interface bond on an atomic level.1. A method of forming a medical device lead connector compr... | 3,700 |
17,637 | 17,637 | 14,695,082 | 3,741 | A turbine pump assembly has a turbine, a centrifugal pump, a passive electrical speed control system, and a pneumatic circuit breaker. The pneumatic circuit breaker has a plurality of elements that are configured to move to a position blocking an outlet duct of the turbine when a flow velocity exceeds a predetermined t... | 1. A turbine pump assembly, comprising:
a turbine; a centrifugal pump; a passive electrical speed control system; and a pneumatic circuit breaker having a plurality of elements that are configured to move to a position blocking an outlet duct of the turbine when a flow velocity exceeds a predetermined threshold. 2. The... | A turbine pump assembly has a turbine, a centrifugal pump, a passive electrical speed control system, and a pneumatic circuit breaker. The pneumatic circuit breaker has a plurality of elements that are configured to move to a position blocking an outlet duct of the turbine when a flow velocity exceeds a predetermined t... | 3,700 |
17,638 | 17,638 | 15,205,349 | 3,746 | A high-pressure fuel pump includes a pump housing which defines a pumping chamber, a fuel inlet which allows low-pressure fuel into the pumping chamber, a fuel outlet which allows high-pressure fuel out of the pumping chamber, and a plunger bore which extends along an axis and opens into the pumping chamber. The high-p... | 1. A high-pressure fuel pump comprising:
a pump housing which defines a pumping chamber, a fuel inlet which allows low-pressure fuel into said pumping chamber, a fuel outlet which allows high-pressure fuel out of said pumping chamber, and a plunger bore which extends along an axis and opens into said pumping chamber; a... | A high-pressure fuel pump includes a pump housing which defines a pumping chamber, a fuel inlet which allows low-pressure fuel into the pumping chamber, a fuel outlet which allows high-pressure fuel out of the pumping chamber, and a plunger bore which extends along an axis and opens into the pumping chamber. The high-p... | 3,700 |
17,639 | 17,639 | 15,356,411 | 3,763 | The cryogenic gas equipment unit designed for arrangement and operation of the gas treatment system for locomotives. The unit includes a sheet-lined housing with a power rack. An upper portion of the unit housing has a shape geometrically following the shape of the inner surface of the locomotive body roof. A flooring ... | 1. A cryogenic gas equipment unit, comprising:
a sheet-lined housing with a power rack, the dimensions of the rack enabling to fit it into the dimensions of a locomotive, wherein an upper portion of the unit housing has a shape geometrically following the shape of the inner surface of the locomotive body roof, a floori... | The cryogenic gas equipment unit designed for arrangement and operation of the gas treatment system for locomotives. The unit includes a sheet-lined housing with a power rack. An upper portion of the unit housing has a shape geometrically following the shape of the inner surface of the locomotive body roof. A flooring ... | 3,700 |
17,640 | 17,640 | 15,988,477 | 3,711 | A variable moment of inertia (MOI) bat fitting device that is used to measure a hitter's output at various weight distributions. | 1. A moment of inertia ball bat structure fitting device, said device comprising:
a ball bat structure that has been modified in the following manner: said ball bat structure having a near end and a distal end, said ball bat structure having a handle region near said near end and a barrel region near said distal end, s... | A variable moment of inertia (MOI) bat fitting device that is used to measure a hitter's output at various weight distributions.1. A moment of inertia ball bat structure fitting device, said device comprising:
a ball bat structure that has been modified in the following manner: said ball bat structure having a near end... | 3,700 |
17,641 | 17,641 | 13,904,416 | 3,799 | A gas turbine engine includes a core housing that has an inlet case and an intermediate case that respectively provide an inlet case flow path and an intermediate case flow path. The shaft supports a compressor section that is arranged axially between the inlet case flow path and the intermediate case flow path. A gear... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a core housing including an inlet case and an intermediate case that respectively provide an inlet case flow path and an intermediate case flow path; a shaft supporting a compressor section that is arranged axially between the inlet case flow path and the intermediate case flow path,... | A gas turbine engine includes a core housing that has an inlet case and an intermediate case that respectively provide an inlet case flow path and an intermediate case flow path. The shaft supports a compressor section that is arranged axially between the inlet case flow path and the intermediate case flow path. A gear... | 3,700 |
17,642 | 17,642 | 16,265,461 | 3,762 | A system for providing thermal comfort for a person within a space comprising a plurality of interconnected zones, such as a single room in a residence, commercial establishment, or industrial location. At least one fan is positioned in each zone, which may be an overhead fan mounted to a ceiling common to two or more ... | 1. A system for providing thermal comfort in a space, comprising:
a fan located in the space for circulating air in the space; an HVAC system for delivering conditioned air to the space; a controller for adapted for controlling the fan and the HVAC system; a first sensor for sensing an environmental condition within th... | A system for providing thermal comfort for a person within a space comprising a plurality of interconnected zones, such as a single room in a residence, commercial establishment, or industrial location. At least one fan is positioned in each zone, which may be an overhead fan mounted to a ceiling common to two or more ... | 3,700 |
17,643 | 17,643 | 14,756,008 | 3,732 | A bowtie whose frontal construction is a photorealistic representation of an actual specific species of open-winged moth in a manner that looks precise to the naked eye which a person can wear on one's neck or collar in the manner that one normally wears a bowtie. | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. (canceled) 8. (canceled) 9. (canceled) 10. (canceled) 11. (canceled) 12. (canceled) 13. (canceled) 14. (canceled) 15. (canceled) 16. (canceled) 17. (canceled) 18. (canceled) 19. (canceled) 20. (canceled) 21. (canceled) 22. (canceled)... | A bowtie whose frontal construction is a photorealistic representation of an actual specific species of open-winged moth in a manner that looks precise to the naked eye which a person can wear on one's neck or collar in the manner that one normally wears a bowtie.1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) ... | 3,700 |
17,644 | 17,644 | 15,269,466 | 3,745 | Vibration damping devices and methods utilizing the same for damping vibrations in a fan. A vibration damping device for a fan, the fan having an inlet side of a frame and an exhaust side of the frame and the frame retains a fan mechanism. The vibration damping device includes a mass m T which may include either: a bl... | 1. A vibration damping device for a fan, the fan including an inlet side of a frame and an exhaust side of the frame, the frame retaining a fan mechanism; the vibration damping device comprising:
a mass mT comprising zero or more weight elements; and at least one resilient attachment member having a first spring charac... | Vibration damping devices and methods utilizing the same for damping vibrations in a fan. A vibration damping device for a fan, the fan having an inlet side of a frame and an exhaust side of the frame and the frame retains a fan mechanism. The vibration damping device includes a mass m T which may include either: a bl... | 3,700 |
17,645 | 17,645 | 14,671,098 | 3,745 | The present disclosure relates generally to a hydrostatic advanced low leakage seal having a plurality of shoes, each supported by at least one spring element. The mass and/or circumferential length of some of the shoes and/or the spring rate of some of the beams may be changed in order to provide different vibratory r... | 1. A seal assembly disposed between a stator and a rotor, the seal assembly comprising:
a hydrostatic advanced low leakage seal including:
a base;
a plurality of shoes of substantially equal circumferential length, wherein a first mass of a first portion of the plurality of shoes is different than a second mass of a se... | The present disclosure relates generally to a hydrostatic advanced low leakage seal having a plurality of shoes, each supported by at least one spring element. The mass and/or circumferential length of some of the shoes and/or the spring rate of some of the beams may be changed in order to provide different vibratory r... | 3,700 |
17,646 | 17,646 | 14,771,740 | 3,763 | A heat transfer system is disclosed that includes a heat transfer fluid circulation loop, and also a heat exchanger that includes an aluminum alloy exterior surface having thereon a top surface coat derived from a composition comprising a trivalent chromium salt and an alkali metal hexafluorozirconate. | 1. A heat transfer system comprising a heat transfer fluid circulation loop, comprising a heat exchanger disposed in said heat transfer fluid circulation loop, the heat exchanger comprising an aluminum alloy exterior surface having thereon a top surface coat on at least a portion of the heat exchanger derived from a co... | A heat transfer system is disclosed that includes a heat transfer fluid circulation loop, and also a heat exchanger that includes an aluminum alloy exterior surface having thereon a top surface coat derived from a composition comprising a trivalent chromium salt and an alkali metal hexafluorozirconate.1. A heat transfe... | 3,700 |
17,647 | 17,647 | 15,159,335 | 3,791 | A device including a hearing prosthesis configured to provide mechanical stimulation to two separate portions of a barrier between the middle ear and the inner ear in an alternating manner to evoke a hearing percept. In some embodiments, the device is configured to apply mechanical stimulation to a round window of the ... | 1. A device comprising:
a hearing prosthesis configured to provide mechanical stimulation to two separate portions of a barrier between the middle ear and the inner ear in an alternating manner to evoke a hearing percept. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein:
the device is configured to apply mechanical stimulation to a r... | A device including a hearing prosthesis configured to provide mechanical stimulation to two separate portions of a barrier between the middle ear and the inner ear in an alternating manner to evoke a hearing percept. In some embodiments, the device is configured to apply mechanical stimulation to a round window of the ... | 3,700 |
17,648 | 17,648 | 14,407,539 | 3,793 | A reference device ( 166 ) for surgery includes a substrate ( 156 ) forming a matrix of windows ( 154 ) configured to be attached to an external portion of a body. The windows provide access location choices from which access to a target area may be determined. A radiopaque marker ( 150 ) is integrated with the substra... | 1. A reference device for surgery, comprising:
a substrate forming a matrix of windows configured to be attached to an external portion of a body, the windows providing access location choices from which access to a target area may be determined, wherein the substrate forms a net and openings in the net form the window... | A reference device ( 166 ) for surgery includes a substrate ( 156 ) forming a matrix of windows ( 154 ) configured to be attached to an external portion of a body. The windows provide access location choices from which access to a target area may be determined. A radiopaque marker ( 150 ) is integrated with the substra... | 3,700 |
17,649 | 17,649 | 15,590,664 | 3,732 | A system and method for a crystal mount. The system includes a coupler which has a mount and a base. The mount couples to a decorative item, and the base couples to an object. The system allows decorative items, such as a crystal, to be mounted onto a hook. This allows a crystal, for example, to be mounted within skate... | 1. A system for coupling a decorative item to a shoe, said system comprising:
a coupler comprising a mount and a base, wherein said mount couples to a decorative item, and wherein said base couples to said object. 2. The system of claim 1 wherein said coupler comprises at least one open side. | A system and method for a crystal mount. The system includes a coupler which has a mount and a base. The mount couples to a decorative item, and the base couples to an object. The system allows decorative items, such as a crystal, to be mounted onto a hook. This allows a crystal, for example, to be mounted within skate... | 3,700 |
17,650 | 17,650 | 14,735,457 | 3,753 | A method and an apparatus for a fan grill, and a fan utilizing the fan grill, that produces a multi-directional air current. The fan grill includes a frame, and a first subset of one or more louvers with major surfaces that are angled to be about perpendicular to a horizontal plane of the fan grill frame. The fan grill... | 1. A fan grill, comprising:
a grill frame existing in a horizontal plane; and a plurality of louvers affixed within the grill frame, each of the louvers being substantially flat and having a longitudinal length, the plurality of louvers being about parallel to each other, the plurality of louvers including at least a f... | A method and an apparatus for a fan grill, and a fan utilizing the fan grill, that produces a multi-directional air current. The fan grill includes a frame, and a first subset of one or more louvers with major surfaces that are angled to be about perpendicular to a horizontal plane of the fan grill frame. The fan grill... | 3,700 |
17,651 | 17,651 | 15,342,905 | 3,786 | A therapeutic garment assembly includes a garment that may be worn on an animal. The garment is infused with a copper material to ease joint pain. The garment is comprised of a resiliently stretchable material to facilitate compression therapy. A pair of straps is provided and each of the straps is coupled to the garme... | 1. A therapeutic garment assembly being configured to be worn on an animal thereby facilitating said assembly to ease joint pain, said assembly comprising:
a garment being configured to be worn on an animal, said garment being infused with a copper material wherein said garment is configured to ease joint pain, said ga... | A therapeutic garment assembly includes a garment that may be worn on an animal. The garment is infused with a copper material to ease joint pain. The garment is comprised of a resiliently stretchable material to facilitate compression therapy. A pair of straps is provided and each of the straps is coupled to the garme... | 3,700 |
17,652 | 17,652 | 13,333,700 | 3,734 | The collapsible bag closed by drawstring and zipper is capable of assuming the configuration of items carried therein. The bag includes a reinforced hem and multiple handles. Generally circular in configuration when laid out, the bag is designed with a missing sector. A drawstring and a zipper are provided to secure th... | 1. A collapsible bag, comprising:
a body member having substantially circular, flexible walls defining a bag, a central area, and a circular periphery, the body member having a triangular cutout sector defining an opening into the bag, the opening having opposed diverging, radially extending edges; a rigid base plate p... | The collapsible bag closed by drawstring and zipper is capable of assuming the configuration of items carried therein. The bag includes a reinforced hem and multiple handles. Generally circular in configuration when laid out, the bag is designed with a missing sector. A drawstring and a zipper are provided to secure th... | 3,700 |
17,653 | 17,653 | 13,850,027 | 3,786 | An oral appliance system for a human mouth comprises at least one maxillary appliance and at least one mandibular appliance that can be removably anchored to teeth of a maxilla and mandible, respectively. Respective biasing members are carried by the at least one maxillary appliance and the at least one mandibular appl... | 1. An oral appliance system for a human mouth, comprising:
at least one maxillary appliance, comprising:
two maxillary anchor portions for removably anchoring the at least one maxillary appliance to a human maxilla at least at opposed posterior segments thereof;
each maxillary anchor portion including mounting receptac... | An oral appliance system for a human mouth comprises at least one maxillary appliance and at least one mandibular appliance that can be removably anchored to teeth of a maxilla and mandible, respectively. Respective biasing members are carried by the at least one maxillary appliance and the at least one mandibular appl... | 3,700 |
17,654 | 17,654 | 14,012,469 | 3,771 | A stent having an inner surface and an outer surface, at least a portion of the outer surface of the stent comprising a tacky biocompatible coating comprising a tacky polymer material and to methods of delivering and deploying a stent using a tacky biocompatible coating comprising a tacky polymer material. | 1. A stent, the stent having an inner surface and an outer surface, at least a portion of the outer surface of the stent comprising:
a tacky biocompatible coating comprising a tacky silicone. 2. The stent of claim 1 wherein said tacky silicone has a tackiness that is not compromised by the presence of moisture. 3. The ... | A stent having an inner surface and an outer surface, at least a portion of the outer surface of the stent comprising a tacky biocompatible coating comprising a tacky polymer material and to methods of delivering and deploying a stent using a tacky biocompatible coating comprising a tacky polymer material.1. A stent, t... | 3,700 |
17,655 | 17,655 | 15,262,255 | 3,771 | A vitrectomy probe includes a hand-graspable body and an outer tube extending from the hand-graspable body. The outer tube includes a closed distal end and a first port sized to receive tissue. The vitrectomy probe also includes an inner tube within the outer tube. In various embodiments, the outer tube and/or the inne... | 1. A vitrectomy probe, comprising:
a hand-graspable body; an outer tube extending from the hand-graspable body and sized to penetrate an eye of a patient during an ocular surgery, the outer tube having a closed distal end and a first port sized to receive vitreous of an eye, wherein the outer tube has a proximal portio... | A vitrectomy probe includes a hand-graspable body and an outer tube extending from the hand-graspable body. The outer tube includes a closed distal end and a first port sized to receive tissue. The vitrectomy probe also includes an inner tube within the outer tube. In various embodiments, the outer tube and/or the inne... | 3,700 |
17,656 | 17,656 | 15,023,713 | 3,723 | A bonded abrasive article having a matrix formed from matrix abrasive particles and a matrix binder; and a grinding layer having erectly-oriented abrasive particles and a grinding layer binder. The grinding layer is disposed on an exterior surface of the bonded abrasive article or is disposed at least partly within the... | 1. A bonded abrasive article comprising:
a matrix comprising matrix abrasive particles and a matrix binder; a grinding layer comprising erectly-oriented abrasive particles and a grinding layer binder; wherein the grinding layer is disposed on an exterior surface of the bonded abrasive article or is disposed at least pa... | A bonded abrasive article having a matrix formed from matrix abrasive particles and a matrix binder; and a grinding layer having erectly-oriented abrasive particles and a grinding layer binder. The grinding layer is disposed on an exterior surface of the bonded abrasive article or is disposed at least partly within the... | 3,700 |
17,657 | 17,657 | 15,454,534 | 3,785 | A CPAP device for delivering pressurized, humidified breathable gas for a patient includes a flow generator configured to pressurize a flow of breathable gas. The flow generator includes an air outlet and a removable water container configured to humidify the pressurized breathable gas received from the flow generator.... | 1. A flow generator unit for delivering breathable gas to a patient, including:
a flow generator case; a powered gas flow generator within the case; a power supply unit adapted for drop-in assembly in said case, said power supply unit including a printed circuit board, a power input connector rigidly attached to said p... | A CPAP device for delivering pressurized, humidified breathable gas for a patient includes a flow generator configured to pressurize a flow of breathable gas. The flow generator includes an air outlet and a removable water container configured to humidify the pressurized breathable gas received from the flow generator.... | 3,700 |
17,658 | 17,658 | 14,129,761 | 3,791 | The present application relates to devices for sexual stimulation. In particular, the present application provides a sexual stimulation device that is dimensioned to be worn by a female while engaging in sexual intercourse. The device comprises an inner arm for placement in the vagina of the female, an outer arm for pl... | 1. A sexual stimulation device comprising:
(a) an inside arm configured to be placed within the vagina of a female; (b) an outside arm configured to be placed against the clitoral area of said female; and (c) a middle portion connecting said inside arm and said outside arm; wherein the device is dimensioned to be worn ... | The present application relates to devices for sexual stimulation. In particular, the present application provides a sexual stimulation device that is dimensioned to be worn by a female while engaging in sexual intercourse. The device comprises an inner arm for placement in the vagina of the female, an outer arm for pl... | 3,700 |
17,659 | 17,659 | 15,596,050 | 3,794 | An end effector assembly for a surgical instrument includes first and second jaw members each including a jaw housing, an electrically-conductive tissue-treatment plate, and a longitudinally-extending channel. The first and/or second jaw member is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an app... | 1. An end effector assembly for a surgical instrument, comprising:
first and second jaw members each including a jaw housing, an electrically-conductive tissue-treatment plate, and a longitudinally-extending channel, at least one of the first or second jaw members movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart po... | An end effector assembly for a surgical instrument includes first and second jaw members each including a jaw housing, an electrically-conductive tissue-treatment plate, and a longitudinally-extending channel. The first and/or second jaw member is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an app... | 3,700 |
17,660 | 17,660 | 16,031,202 | 3,741 | A nacelle for a gas turbine engine includes a ring shaped body defining a center axis and having a radially outward surface and a radially inward surface. An aft portion of the radially inward surface includes an axially extending convergent-divergent exit nozzle. An axially extending secondary duct passes through the ... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
an engine core and a fan driven by the engine core; a nacelle radially surrounding the engine core and the fan; a bypass passage including a convergent-divergent exit nozzle, the bypass passage being defined by the nacelle at an outer diameter of the bypass passage and by an outer di... | A nacelle for a gas turbine engine includes a ring shaped body defining a center axis and having a radially outward surface and a radially inward surface. An aft portion of the radially inward surface includes an axially extending convergent-divergent exit nozzle. An axially extending secondary duct passes through the ... | 3,700 |
17,661 | 17,661 | 15,211,730 | 3,741 | A variable-cycle compressor includes: an axial-flow compressor, a flowpath downstream of the compressor, and at least one variable-cycle device operable to vary a choked flow capacity of the downstream flowpath. The compressor includes: a rotor having at least one rotor stage including a rotatable disk defining a rotor... | 1. A variable-cycle compressor apparatus, comprising:
an axial-flow compressor that discharges into a downstream flowpath; at least one variable-cycle device operable to vary a choked flow capacity of the downstream flowpath; wherein the compressor includes:
a rotor comprising at least one rotor stage including a rotat... | A variable-cycle compressor includes: an axial-flow compressor, a flowpath downstream of the compressor, and at least one variable-cycle device operable to vary a choked flow capacity of the downstream flowpath. The compressor includes: a rotor having at least one rotor stage including a rotatable disk defining a rotor... | 3,700 |
17,662 | 17,662 | 15,787,455 | 3,763 | Some embodiments of the invention include a thermal ground plane with a variable thickness vapor core. For example, a thermal ground plan may include a first casing and a second casing where the second casing and the first casing configured to enclose a working fluid. The thermal ground plane may also include an evapor... | 1. A thermal ground plane comprising:
a first casing; a second casing, the second casing and the first casing configured to enclose a working fluid; an evaporator region disposed at least partially on at least one of the first casing and the second casing; a condenser region disposed at least partially on at least one ... | Some embodiments of the invention include a thermal ground plane with a variable thickness vapor core. For example, a thermal ground plan may include a first casing and a second casing where the second casing and the first casing configured to enclose a working fluid. The thermal ground plane may also include an evapor... | 3,700 |
17,663 | 17,663 | 16,207,918 | 3,745 | A method of forming a blade outer air seal includes applying a cavity layer that has a plurality of cavities to a radially inner side of a seal body. The cavity layer is coated with an abradable coating. | 1. A method of forming a blade outer air seal, comprising:
applying a cavity layer having a plurality of cavities to a radially inner side of a seal body; and coating the cavity layer with an abradable coating. 2. The method of claim 1, comprising densifying the seal body and cavity layer before coating the cavity laye... | A method of forming a blade outer air seal includes applying a cavity layer that has a plurality of cavities to a radially inner side of a seal body. The cavity layer is coated with an abradable coating.1. A method of forming a blade outer air seal, comprising:
applying a cavity layer having a plurality of cavities to ... | 3,700 |
17,664 | 17,664 | 15,297,486 | 3,763 | A heat exchanger includes a plurality of heat transfer tubes ( 3 ) and a centrally arranged bypass tube ( 4 ), which are held each between a tube plate ( 5 ) of a gas inlet chamber ( 7 ) and a tube plate ( 6 ) of a gas outlet chamber ( 8 ) that are connected to a cylindrical jacket. A coolant ( 11 ) is introduced into ... | 1. A heat exchanger comprising:
a cylindrical jacket; a plurality of heat transfer tubes; a centrally arranged bypass tube; a gas inlet chamber tube plate cooperating with the cylindrical jacket to form a gas inlet chamber; a gas outlet chamber tube plate cooperating with the cylindrical jacket to form a gas outlet cha... | A heat exchanger includes a plurality of heat transfer tubes ( 3 ) and a centrally arranged bypass tube ( 4 ), which are held each between a tube plate ( 5 ) of a gas inlet chamber ( 7 ) and a tube plate ( 6 ) of a gas outlet chamber ( 8 ) that are connected to a cylindrical jacket. A coolant ( 11 ) is introduced into ... | 3,700 |
17,665 | 17,665 | 15,920,683 | 3,763 | A cryogenic gas manifold for use in a cryogenic gas system includes first and second interchangeable tubular headers. Each of the tubular headers has a nipple for receiving cryogenic gas from a source or for providing such cryogenic gas to a user. Each of the tubular headers has opposed branch nipples for threadedly re... | 1. A cryogenic gas manifold, comprising:
first and second tubular headers; said first tubular header having an input nipple extending therefrom; said second tubular header having an output nipple extending therefrom; and said first and second tubular headers each having a plurality of branch nipples extending from side... | A cryogenic gas manifold for use in a cryogenic gas system includes first and second interchangeable tubular headers. Each of the tubular headers has a nipple for receiving cryogenic gas from a source or for providing such cryogenic gas to a user. Each of the tubular headers has opposed branch nipples for threadedly re... | 3,700 |
17,666 | 17,666 | 15,633,509 | 3,753 | A pressure sensitive bypass valve for protecting the components of a fluid distribution system. The bypass valve includes a poppet designed to prevent fluid bypass in the event of spring failure, rather than from over-pressurization. | 1. A bypass valve, comprising:
a housing defining a chamber, the housing including an inlet and an outlet in a sidewall of the housing, both in communication with the chamber, the chamber including a distal end opposite the inlet, a shoulder proximate the distal end, a length extending from the distal end to the inlet,... | A pressure sensitive bypass valve for protecting the components of a fluid distribution system. The bypass valve includes a poppet designed to prevent fluid bypass in the event of spring failure, rather than from over-pressurization.1. A bypass valve, comprising:
a housing defining a chamber, the housing including an i... | 3,700 |
17,667 | 17,667 | 15,034,246 | 3,791 | Systems and methods for identifying physiological states of a patient are provided. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a time-series of physiological data, and generating a multinomial regression model that includes regression parameters representing signatures of multiple neural states. The method also include... | 1. A method for identifying a physiological state of a patient, the method comprising:
receiving a time-series of physiological data; generating a multinomial regression model that includes regression parameters representing signatures of multiple neural states; estimating probabilities for each of the neural states by... | Systems and methods for identifying physiological states of a patient are provided. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a time-series of physiological data, and generating a multinomial regression model that includes regression parameters representing signatures of multiple neural states. The method also include... | 3,700 |
17,668 | 17,668 | 15,441,433 | 3,735 | The disclosure describes a pressure vessel having a first end with a first boss and a cylindrical portion. The vessel includes a liner, a composite shell disposed over the liner, and a first longitudinal vent disposed between the liner and the composite shell. The first longitudinal vent includes an elongated vent defi... | 1. A pressure vessel having a first end with a first boss and the vessel having a cylindrical portion, the vessel comprising:
a liner; a composite shell disposed over the liner; and a first longitudinal vent disposed between the liner and the composite shell, the first longitudinal vent comprising an elongated vent def... | The disclosure describes a pressure vessel having a first end with a first boss and a cylindrical portion. The vessel includes a liner, a composite shell disposed over the liner, and a first longitudinal vent disposed between the liner and the composite shell. The first longitudinal vent includes an elongated vent defi... | 3,700 |
17,669 | 17,669 | 15,261,374 | 3,747 | The invention relates to a method for operating a work apparatus having a combustion engine. An ignition device is provided for triggering an ignition spark at a spark plug for igniting a fuel/air mixture in a combustion chamber of the combustion engine. The combustion chamber is bounded by a piston which drives a cran... | 1. A method for operating a work apparatus having a combustion engine including a combustion chamber, a piston delimiting the combustion chamber, a spark plug, an ignition device configured to trigger an ignition spark at the spark plug so as to ignite a fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber, the ignition device b... | The invention relates to a method for operating a work apparatus having a combustion engine. An ignition device is provided for triggering an ignition spark at a spark plug for igniting a fuel/air mixture in a combustion chamber of the combustion engine. The combustion chamber is bounded by a piston which drives a cran... | 3,700 |
17,670 | 17,670 | 15,535,443 | 3,793 | The present invention is directed to a perfusion imaging device and method, wherein perfusion data of at least a tissue of interest is obtained from medical imaging and blood pulsation parameters are determined on or near the tissue of interest without physical contact to a patient. Perfusion phase parameters are deter... | 1. Perfusion imaging device comprising:
a medical imager comprising an imaging region for imaging a tissue of interest of a patient configured to generate perfusion data of at least the tissue of interest; a contactless blood pulsation parameter determiner configured to determine blood pulsation parameters on or near t... | The present invention is directed to a perfusion imaging device and method, wherein perfusion data of at least a tissue of interest is obtained from medical imaging and blood pulsation parameters are determined on or near the tissue of interest without physical contact to a patient. Perfusion phase parameters are deter... | 3,700 |
17,671 | 17,671 | 15,827,132 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine assembly according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a turbine section having first and second turbines mounted for rotation about a common rotational axis within an engine static structure, first and second turbine shafts coaxial with one another and to which th... | 1. A gas turbine engine assembly comprising:
a turbine section having first and second turbines mounted for rotation about a common rotational axis within an engine static structure; first and second turbine shafts coaxial with one another and to which the first and second turbines are respectively operatively mounted;... | A gas turbine engine assembly according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a turbine section having first and second turbines mounted for rotation about a common rotational axis within an engine static structure, first and second turbine shafts coaxial with one another and to which th... | 3,700 |
17,672 | 17,672 | 15,977,736 | 3,722 | A pocket hole jig that includes a stop collar alignment cavity for properly axially aligning a stop collar along a drill bit is provided. The pocket hole jig may be part of a kit that also includes the drill bit and a stop collar. Methods of using the pocket hole jig and pocket hole jig kit are provided. | 1. A pocket hole jig for use with a drill bit and a stop collar adjustably mountable along a longitudinal axis of the drill bit, the pocket hole jig comprising:
a workpiece support surface; a drill guide extending between first and second ends through the body, the drill guide intersecting the workpiece support surface... | A pocket hole jig that includes a stop collar alignment cavity for properly axially aligning a stop collar along a drill bit is provided. The pocket hole jig may be part of a kit that also includes the drill bit and a stop collar. Methods of using the pocket hole jig and pocket hole jig kit are provided.1. A pocket hol... | 3,700 |
17,673 | 17,673 | 14,596,785 | 3,793 | The invention relates to restricting flow through a vascular access site such as an arteriovenous (AV) fistula or a graft using intravascular measurements to guide the procedure. The invention provides systems and methods for using intravascular detection to guide the restriction of flow through an AV fistula or graft.... | 1. A method for improving a hemodialysis vascular access site, the method comprising:
inserting an intravascular instrument into a vessel proximal to the vascular access site; making a measurement with the intravascular instrument; and restricting flow through the vascular access site until the measurement obtains a pr... | The invention relates to restricting flow through a vascular access site such as an arteriovenous (AV) fistula or a graft using intravascular measurements to guide the procedure. The invention provides systems and methods for using intravascular detection to guide the restriction of flow through an AV fistula or graft.... | 3,700 |
17,674 | 17,674 | 15,793,814 | 3,753 | A system having a material sensor system coupled to a material tank is provided. The material tank is configured to receive a quantity of the material and output a flow of the material. The material sensor system includes a float system coupled to an inner surface of the material tank. The float system includes a float... | 1. A system, comprising:
a material sensor system coupled to a material tank, wherein the material tank is configured to receive a quantity of the material and output a flow of the material, and wherein the material sensor system comprises:
a float system coupled to an inner surface of the material tank, wherein the fl... | A system having a material sensor system coupled to a material tank is provided. The material tank is configured to receive a quantity of the material and output a flow of the material. The material sensor system includes a float system coupled to an inner surface of the material tank. The float system includes a float... | 3,700 |
17,675 | 17,675 | 15,950,517 | 3,783 | Intravascular membrane oxygenator catheter systems and methods are disclosed, along with methods of making and using the same. A catheter system includes a catheter shaft having a wall that extends from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis to define a lumen, a plurality of hollow fiber membrane loop... | 1. A catheter system comprising:
a catheter shaft having a wall that extends from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis to define a lumen; a plurality of hollow fiber membrane loops each having a proximal portion positioned within the lumen of the catheter shaft and a distal portion extending beyond ... | Intravascular membrane oxygenator catheter systems and methods are disclosed, along with methods of making and using the same. A catheter system includes a catheter shaft having a wall that extends from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis to define a lumen, a plurality of hollow fiber membrane loop... | 3,700 |
17,676 | 17,676 | 14,311,140 | 3,723 | Methods and apparatus for making and using tools, for example concrete cutting blades, may use laminations. They may also include inserts, such as structural inserts, damping inserts and fluid flow elements. Fluid flow elements may include a tube, a transition element including an inlet fitting, a fluid pressure contai... | 1.-280. (canceled) 281. A tool comprising a lamination of at least two layers and at least two adhesive layers, the tool comprising first and second layers; a first adhesive layer configured to be cured on the first layer; a second adhesive layer configured to cured on the second layer; the first adhesive layer and the... | Methods and apparatus for making and using tools, for example concrete cutting blades, may use laminations. They may also include inserts, such as structural inserts, damping inserts and fluid flow elements. Fluid flow elements may include a tube, a transition element including an inlet fitting, a fluid pressure contai... | 3,700 |
17,677 | 17,677 | 14,883,004 | 3,793 | A system is disclosed for determining a position and a change in the position of an anatomical structure. The system utilizes a surgical navigation system and a substrate that is capable of being removably mounted to an outer surface of a patient's body. The substrate includes a sensor that is tracked by the surgical n... | 1. A system for determining a position and a change in the position of an anatomical structure, comprising:
a surgical navigation system; a substrate comprising means for removably and non-invasively attaching the substrate to an outer surface of a body, wherein the body includes an anatomical structure; a sensor attac... | A system is disclosed for determining a position and a change in the position of an anatomical structure. The system utilizes a surgical navigation system and a substrate that is capable of being removably mounted to an outer surface of a patient's body. The substrate includes a sensor that is tracked by the surgical n... | 3,700 |
17,678 | 17,678 | 14,955,359 | 3,763 | A subcooling controller includes a sensor and a processor. The sensor measures one or more of a temperature external to a first heat exchanger that removes heat from carbon dioxide refrigerant, a temperature of the carbon dioxide refrigerant, and a pressure of the carbon dioxide refrigerant. The processor determines th... | 1. A subcooling controller comprising:
a sensor configured to measure one or more of:
a temperature external to a first heat exchanger configured to remove heat from carbon dioxide refrigerant, the first heat exchanger further configured to send the carbon dioxide refrigerant to a flash tank;
a temperature of the carbo... | A subcooling controller includes a sensor and a processor. The sensor measures one or more of a temperature external to a first heat exchanger that removes heat from carbon dioxide refrigerant, a temperature of the carbon dioxide refrigerant, and a pressure of the carbon dioxide refrigerant. The processor determines th... | 3,700 |
17,679 | 17,679 | 15,522,406 | 3,774 | A drug-eluting stent whose main body is made of a metal or a polymeric material, the surface of which is coated with a mixture including cilostazol and a bioabsorbable polymer, wherein the molecular weight of the bioabsorbable polymer is 40,000 to 600,000. | 1-12. (canceled) 13. A drug-eluting stent having a net-like main body which is made of a metal or a polymeric material and has flection sections, the surface of which is coated with a mixture comprising cilostazol and a bioabsorbable polymer, wherein the bioabsorbable polymer comprises
(a) a polymer comprising DL lacti... | A drug-eluting stent whose main body is made of a metal or a polymeric material, the surface of which is coated with a mixture including cilostazol and a bioabsorbable polymer, wherein the molecular weight of the bioabsorbable polymer is 40,000 to 600,000.1-12. (canceled) 13. A drug-eluting stent having a net-like main... | 3,700 |
17,680 | 17,680 | 14,733,481 | 3,746 | A pump includes a liquid housing having a liquid chamber with a piston/diaphragm assembly arranged therein that responds to a suction stroke and draws liquid into the liquid chamber, and responds to a pressure stroke and provides liquid from the liquid chamber; and a gas housing having a slide valve assembly separating... | 1. A pump comprising:
a liquid housing configured with a liquid chamber having a single piston/diaphragm assembly arranged therein to respond to a suction stroke and draw liquid into the liquid chamber, and configured to respond to a pressure stroke and provide the liquid from the liquid chamber; and a gas housing havi... | A pump includes a liquid housing having a liquid chamber with a piston/diaphragm assembly arranged therein that responds to a suction stroke and draws liquid into the liquid chamber, and responds to a pressure stroke and provides liquid from the liquid chamber; and a gas housing having a slide valve assembly separating... | 3,700 |
17,681 | 17,681 | 15,648,809 | 3,722 | A machining center, comprising:
a number N of workpiece tables equal to or greater than three, a number N of first guides, which extend parallel to a first direction; along said first guides being movable respective to workpiece tables, one for each first guide, a number N−1 of second guides, which extend ... | 1) A machining center, comprising:
a number N of workpiece tables equal to or greater than three, a number N of first guides, which extend parallel to a first direction; each table being movable along a respective of said first guides, a number N−1 of second guides, which extend parallel to a second direction transvers... | A machining center, comprising:
a number N of workpiece tables equal to or greater than three, a number N of first guides, which extend parallel to a first direction; along said first guides being movable respective to workpiece tables, one for each first guide, a number N−1 of second guides, which extend ... | 3,700 |
17,682 | 17,682 | 14,852,268 | 3,783 | Systems, devices, and methods for detaching an implantable device from a delivery system are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward an elongated shaft having an inner surface that defines a lumen that extends distally from the proximal portion to an opening at a distal t... | 1. A catheter, comprising:
an elongated shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein an inner surface of the elongated shaft defines a lumen that extends distally from the proximal portion to an opening at a distal terminus of the distal portion; wherein the distal portion includes—
an inner polymer st... | Systems, devices, and methods for detaching an implantable device from a delivery system are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward an elongated shaft having an inner surface that defines a lumen that extends distally from the proximal portion to an opening at a distal t... | 3,700 |
17,683 | 17,683 | 15,287,046 | 3,732 | An item of footwear comprises an upper adapted to receive a foot of the wearer and having a front-end portion. An outsole forms a bottom surface of the item of footwear, the outsole being single-piece monolithic and having a concave outsole shell receiving in its outsole concavity at least part of the front-end portion... | 1. An item of footwear comprising:
an upper adapted to receive a foot of the wearer and having a front-end portion; an outsole forming a bottom surface of the item of footwear, the outsole being single-piece monolithic and having a concave outsole shell receiving in its outsole concavity at least part of the front-end ... | An item of footwear comprises an upper adapted to receive a foot of the wearer and having a front-end portion. An outsole forms a bottom surface of the item of footwear, the outsole being single-piece monolithic and having a concave outsole shell receiving in its outsole concavity at least part of the front-end portion... | 3,700 |
17,684 | 17,684 | 15,538,533 | 3,762 | The present invention relates to a continuous process for preparing permselective hollow fiber membranes being suitable e.g. for hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration and hemofiltration of blood which comprises a two-stage drying and tempering treatment of the hollow fiber membranes. According to a further aspect, the invent... | 1. A continuous process for preparing permselective hollow fiber membranes comprising subjecting the hollow fiber membranes to a two-stage drying and tempering treatment, wherein the two-stage drying and tempering treatment comprises drying the hollow fiber membranes by applying a temperature in the range of from 210 t... | The present invention relates to a continuous process for preparing permselective hollow fiber membranes being suitable e.g. for hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration and hemofiltration of blood which comprises a two-stage drying and tempering treatment of the hollow fiber membranes. According to a further aspect, the invent... | 3,700 |
17,685 | 17,685 | 15,684,404 | 3,724 | There is disclosed an ergonomic scissors tool and associated methods for performing precise cutting operations in a variety of applications including hair cutting, pet grooming, medical applications, and/or clothing manufacturing, repair, and/or tailoring. One embodiment provides a scissors tool including an upper cutt... | 1. A scissors tool for precise cutting operations, comprising:
an upper cutting member extending from an upper handle portion at a proximal end to an upper blade portion at a distal end, the upper handle portion comprising an upper digit-receiving eyelet; a lower cutting member extending from a lower handle portion at ... | There is disclosed an ergonomic scissors tool and associated methods for performing precise cutting operations in a variety of applications including hair cutting, pet grooming, medical applications, and/or clothing manufacturing, repair, and/or tailoring. One embodiment provides a scissors tool including an upper cutt... | 3,700 |
17,686 | 17,686 | 14,857,886 | 3,741 | A split case assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer diameter case defining a partial case structure for a gas turbine engine and multiple fixed-variable vanes attached to an inner diameter surface of the outer diameter case. Each of the fixed-variable vanes protrudes radially inward from the outer diameter... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a compressor section; a combustor section fluidly connected to the compressor section by a flow path; a turbine section fluidly connected to the combustor section by the flow path; a fixed-variable vane system disposed within said flow path, wherein the fixed-variable vane system inc... | A split case assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer diameter case defining a partial case structure for a gas turbine engine and multiple fixed-variable vanes attached to an inner diameter surface of the outer diameter case. Each of the fixed-variable vanes protrudes radially inward from the outer diameter... | 3,700 |
17,687 | 17,687 | 15,450,087 | 3,745 | A component for a gas turbine engine includes, among other things, an airfoil that extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge and a cooling circuit disposed inside of the airfoil. The cooling circuit includes at least one core cavity that extends inside of the airfoil, a baffle received within the at least one ... | 1. A gas turbine engine, comprising:
a compressor section; a combustor section in fluid communication with said compressor section; a turbine section in fluid communication with said combustor section; and at least one of said compressor section and said turbine section including a component having an airfoil that exte... | A component for a gas turbine engine includes, among other things, an airfoil that extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge and a cooling circuit disposed inside of the airfoil. The cooling circuit includes at least one core cavity that extends inside of the airfoil, a baffle received within the at least one ... | 3,700 |
17,688 | 17,688 | 14,590,667 | 3,794 | A medical device for sympathetic nerve ablation may include a catheter shaft, an expandable member disposed on or coupled to the catheter shaft, and a plurality of elongate electrode assemblies each constructed as a flexible circuit having a plurality of layers. The expandable member may be configured to shift between ... | 1. A medical device for sympathetic nerve ablation, comprising:
a catheter shaft having a longitudinal axis; an expandable balloon disposed on the catheter shaft, the balloon being capable of shifting between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration; and an elongate electrode assembly constructed as a ... | A medical device for sympathetic nerve ablation may include a catheter shaft, an expandable member disposed on or coupled to the catheter shaft, and a plurality of elongate electrode assemblies each constructed as a flexible circuit having a plurality of layers. The expandable member may be configured to shift between ... | 3,700 |
17,689 | 17,689 | 14,918,899 | 3,726 | A nut plate ( 10 ) and a gang channel ( 78 ) are constructed of ceramic material. In one version, the nut plate ( 10 ) and gang channel ( 78 ) are constructed of aluminum oxide ceramic material reinforced with silicon-carbide crystal whiskers. In another version, the nut plate ( 10 ) and gang channel ( 78 ) are constru... | 1. A nut plate (10) comprising:
the nut plate (10) late being constructed of a ceramic material; and, a plurality of screw threaded interior surfaces (20) in the nut plate. 2. The nut plate (10) of claim 1, further comprising:
the ceramic material being a mixture of an aluminum oxide powder (24) reinforced with crystal... | A nut plate ( 10 ) and a gang channel ( 78 ) are constructed of ceramic material. In one version, the nut plate ( 10 ) and gang channel ( 78 ) are constructed of aluminum oxide ceramic material reinforced with silicon-carbide crystal whiskers. In another version, the nut plate ( 10 ) and gang channel ( 78 ) are constru... | 3,700 |
17,690 | 17,690 | 16,154,016 | 3,774 | Stemless components and fracture stems for joint arthroplasty, such as shoulder arthroplasty, are disclosed. Also, methods and devices are disclosed for the optimization of shoulder arthroplasty component design through the use of medical imaging data, such as computed tomography scan data. | 1. A prosthesis comprising:
a central body having a longitudinal axis normal to a reference plane that extends through the central body; and a plurality of fins extending laterally from an outer surface of the central body, the plurality of fins being spaced apart around the outer surface of the central body, wherein s... | Stemless components and fracture stems for joint arthroplasty, such as shoulder arthroplasty, are disclosed. Also, methods and devices are disclosed for the optimization of shoulder arthroplasty component design through the use of medical imaging data, such as computed tomography scan data.1. A prosthesis comprising:
a... | 3,700 |
17,691 | 17,691 | 15,403,544 | 3,775 | An endoscopically implantable inflatable interbody fusion device, including an inflatable body having a first inner wall and an outer wall, a first cavity defined by the first inner wall, at least one hollow space between the first inner wall and the outer wall, a first delivery tube extending from outside the outer wa... | 1. An endoscopically implantable inflatable interbody fusion device, comprising:
an inflatable body having an inner wall and an outer wall; a first cavity defined by the inner wall; at least one hollow space between the inner wall and the outer wall; a first delivery tube extending from outside the outer wall into the ... | An endoscopically implantable inflatable interbody fusion device, including an inflatable body having a first inner wall and an outer wall, a first cavity defined by the first inner wall, at least one hollow space between the first inner wall and the outer wall, a first delivery tube extending from outside the outer wa... | 3,700 |
17,692 | 17,692 | 14,044,971 | 3,741 | An example gas turbine engine includes, among other things, a geared architecture rotatably coupled to the fan drive shaft, and a high pressure compressor. The gas turbine engine is configured so that a core temperature at an exit of the high-pressure compressor is approximately in a range of about 1150 to about 1350 d... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a fan having a drive shaft, the fan being configured to direct air into a bypass duct and into an engine core; a geared architecture rotatably coupled to the fan drive shaft; and a first compressor section, wherein the gas turbine engine is configured to have a core temperature at an... | An example gas turbine engine includes, among other things, a geared architecture rotatably coupled to the fan drive shaft, and a high pressure compressor. The gas turbine engine is configured so that a core temperature at an exit of the high-pressure compressor is approximately in a range of about 1150 to about 1350 d... | 3,700 |
17,693 | 17,693 | 16,066,209 | 3,736 | A rigid housing comprising a bottom part and at least one wall part, said bottom part and said at least one wall part together defining an internal volume when the bottom part is provided below the at least one wall part in a processing position, said rigid housing being arranged for holding a flexible bag within the i... | 1. A rigid housing comprising a bottom part and at least one wall part, said bottom part and said at least one wall part together defining an internal volume when the bottom part is provided below the at least one wall part in a processing position, said rigid housing being arranged for holding a flexible bag within th... | A rigid housing comprising a bottom part and at least one wall part, said bottom part and said at least one wall part together defining an internal volume when the bottom part is provided below the at least one wall part in a processing position, said rigid housing being arranged for holding a flexible bag within the i... | 3,700 |
17,694 | 17,694 | 14,812,792 | 3,793 | Solid-state ultrasound imaging devices, systems, and methods are provided. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are particularly directed to compact and efficient ultrasound transducer scanner formed from a substantially cylindrical semiconductor substrate. In some embodiments, an intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) ... | 1. An ultrasound imaging device, comprising:
a flexible elongate member; and an ultrasound scanner assembly disposed at a distal portion of the flexible elongate member, the ultrasound scanner assembly including a semiconductor substrate having a plurality of transistors formed thereupon, wherein the semiconductor subs... | Solid-state ultrasound imaging devices, systems, and methods are provided. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are particularly directed to compact and efficient ultrasound transducer scanner formed from a substantially cylindrical semiconductor substrate. In some embodiments, an intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) ... | 3,700 |
17,695 | 17,695 | 15,793,338 | 3,747 | A damper assembly according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first housing adjacent to a second housing that supports a rotatable gas turbine engine component. The first housing defines first and second fluid passages. The first fluid passage is coupled to a first valve. One of th... | 1. A damper assembly comprising:
a first housing adjacent to a second housing that supports a rotatable gas turbine engine component, wherein one of the first and second housings is mechanically attached to a static structure, and another one of the first and second housings supports a bearing assembly; wherein the fir... | A damper assembly according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first housing adjacent to a second housing that supports a rotatable gas turbine engine component. The first housing defines first and second fluid passages. The first fluid passage is coupled to a first valve. One of th... | 3,700 |
17,696 | 17,696 | 15,643,172 | 3,793 | Systems, methods, and interfaces are described herein for noninvasively determining an optimal coronary sinus branch to cannulate for a medical electrical lead. One exemplary method involves applying an electrode apparatus having a plurality of electrodes to a torso of a patient. One of a right ventricular (RV) lead is... | 1. A method comprising:
delivering noninvasively ultrasonic energy to cardiac tissue; in response to delivering ultrasonic energy to the cardiac tissue, receiving, with a processing unit, a torso-surface potential signal from each of a plurality of electrodes distributed on a torso of a patient; for at least a subset o... | Systems, methods, and interfaces are described herein for noninvasively determining an optimal coronary sinus branch to cannulate for a medical electrical lead. One exemplary method involves applying an electrode apparatus having a plurality of electrodes to a torso of a patient. One of a right ventricular (RV) lead is... | 3,700 |
17,697 | 17,697 | 15,022,039 | 3,741 | An airfoil assembly includes an airfoil that has an exterior wall that defines an interior cavity. The exterior wall extends between a leading end and a trailing end and an open inboard end and an open outboard end. The exterior wall is formed of a high temperature-resistant material selected from refractory metal-base... | 1. An airfoil assembly comprising:
an airfoil including an exterior wall defining an interior cavity, the exterior wall extending between a leading end and a trailing end and an open inboard end and an open outboard end, the exterior wall being formed of a high temperature-resistant material selected from the group con... | An airfoil assembly includes an airfoil that has an exterior wall that defines an interior cavity. The exterior wall extends between a leading end and a trailing end and an open inboard end and an open outboard end. The exterior wall is formed of a high temperature-resistant material selected from refractory metal-base... | 3,700 |
17,698 | 17,698 | 15,558,543 | 3,774 | The present invention relates to an improved glenoid anchor for a shoulder joint prosthesis, in particular a convertible prosthesis, of the type intended to be fixed to the glenoid cavity of the shoulder blade and comprising:—a pin ( 2 ) with an internally hollow and essentially thimble-like conical sleeve ( 12 ), whic... | 1. Improved glenoid anchor for a shoulder joint prosthesis, in particular a convertible prosthesis, of the type intended to be fixed to a glenoid cavity of a shoulder blade and comprising a structurally independent pin, with an internally hollow and essentially thimble-like conical sleeve, which has a tapered distal en... | The present invention relates to an improved glenoid anchor for a shoulder joint prosthesis, in particular a convertible prosthesis, of the type intended to be fixed to the glenoid cavity of the shoulder blade and comprising:—a pin ( 2 ) with an internally hollow and essentially thimble-like conical sleeve ( 12 ), whic... | 3,700 |
17,699 | 17,699 | 14,598,218 | 3,715 | A system and method for customizing a game entity that is played in a video game are disclosed. The video game may take place in a virtual space. Users may access the virtual space via computing platforms. Users may participate in the video game by controlling game entities in the virtual space. Individual ones of the ... | 1. A system for customizing game entities played in a video game, the system comprising:
one or more physical processors configured by computer-readable instructions to:
receive information stored by a physical object from a reader operatively coupled to or included at a point of purchase computing platform located at ... | A system and method for customizing a game entity that is played in a video game are disclosed. The video game may take place in a virtual space. Users may access the virtual space via computing platforms. Users may participate in the video game by controlling game entities in the virtual space. Individual ones of the ... | 3,700 |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.