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18,100 | 18,100 | 11,318,075 | 3,792 | A method and an apparatus for treating a patient suffering from, or at risk for, a condition mediated by the inflammatory cytokine cascade, by electrically stimulating vagus nerve activity in an amount sufficient to inhibit the inflammatory cytokine cascade. | 1. A method for treating a subject suffering from, or at risk for, an inflammatory disorder, comprising stimulating the vagus nerve in a subject with an electrical signal, wherein the signal voltage is from 0.01 Volt to 1 Volt, provided that the condition is not ileus, asthma or cystic fibrosis. 2. The method of claim ... | A method and an apparatus for treating a patient suffering from, or at risk for, a condition mediated by the inflammatory cytokine cascade, by electrically stimulating vagus nerve activity in an amount sufficient to inhibit the inflammatory cytokine cascade.1. A method for treating a subject suffering from, or at risk ... | 3,700 |
18,101 | 18,101 | 15,712,505 | 3,715 | A set of polyhedral game pieces is suited for reinforcing certain mathematical operations. Each of the polyhedral game pieces includes a plurality of sides, each of which contains a number. The polyhedral game pieces are configured to reduce or eliminate occurrences of simpler math fact families when rolled. The game p... | 1. A set of polyhedral game pieces suited for reinforcing certain mathematical operations, the polyhedral game pieces each comprising a plurality of sides, each of which contains a number, wherein the polyhedral game pieces are configured to eliminate occurrences of level one fact families when rolled. 2. A set of poly... | A set of polyhedral game pieces is suited for reinforcing certain mathematical operations. Each of the polyhedral game pieces includes a plurality of sides, each of which contains a number. The polyhedral game pieces are configured to reduce or eliminate occurrences of simpler math fact families when rolled. The game p... | 3,700 |
18,102 | 18,102 | 16,681,460 | 3,734 | A bullet-resistant user's wearable article convertible from a bullet-resistant backpack configuration and a bullet-resistant vest configuration and vice versa has two parts each provided with a bullet-proof shield and moveable relative to one another between a first position in which they are located at one side of a u... | 1.-8. (canceled) 9. A bullet-resistant user's wearable article convertible from a bullet-resistant backpack configuration to a bullet-resistant vest configuration and vice versa, comprising
two parts each provided with a bullet-proof shield and moveable relative to one another between a first position in which said two... | A bullet-resistant user's wearable article convertible from a bullet-resistant backpack configuration and a bullet-resistant vest configuration and vice versa has two parts each provided with a bullet-proof shield and moveable relative to one another between a first position in which they are located at one side of a u... | 3,700 |
18,103 | 18,103 | 14,693,867 | 3,799 | An exemplary compounding system and method can include two pump heads for simultaneously drawing two different fluids from at least two separate input containers such that the at least two different fluids are mixed and distributed to an output container. The system can include a manifold that maintains separation of c... | 1. A compounding device for transferring materials from at least two distinct material sources to a final container, comprising:
a housing, the housing defining a valve surface and a pump surface; at least one micro valve actuation device adjacent the valve surface; at least one macro valve actuation device adjacent th... | An exemplary compounding system and method can include two pump heads for simultaneously drawing two different fluids from at least two separate input containers such that the at least two different fluids are mixed and distributed to an output container. The system can include a manifold that maintains separation of c... | 3,700 |
18,104 | 18,104 | 15,297,731 | 3,793 | An echogenic needle may have at least one V-shaped spiral groove formed at its distal portion adjacent to its patient end. The walls of the groove are orthogonal to each other. The groove is titled at a given angle from a neutral position toward the proximal end of the needle so that when the needle is inserted into th... | 1. A needle for viewing under ultrasound imaging whereby an ultrasound wave is directed to the needle from an ultrasound transducer so that a reflection image of the needle may be received by the transducer, comprising:
a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end including a sharp... | An echogenic needle may have at least one V-shaped spiral groove formed at its distal portion adjacent to its patient end. The walls of the groove are orthogonal to each other. The groove is titled at a given angle from a neutral position toward the proximal end of the needle so that when the needle is inserted into th... | 3,700 |
18,105 | 18,105 | 15,343,849 | 3,745 | An airfoil assembly for a gas turbine engine including a blade, platform, and dovetail. The airfoil assembly further includes a cooling circuit including an interior chamber of the dovetail having fluid communication with the exterior of the airfoil assembly or with an interior chamber of the blade and at least one coo... | 1. An airfoil assembly for a turbine engine comprising:
a. a platform having first and second opposing surfaces; b. an airfoil extending from the first surface and having an outer wall bounding an interior and defining a pressure side and a suction side extending axially between a leading edge to a trailing edge to def... | An airfoil assembly for a gas turbine engine including a blade, platform, and dovetail. The airfoil assembly further includes a cooling circuit including an interior chamber of the dovetail having fluid communication with the exterior of the airfoil assembly or with an interior chamber of the blade and at least one coo... | 3,700 |
18,106 | 18,106 | 15,271,283 | 3,793 | The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating, reducing and preventing adverse skin/scalp conditions and enhancing the topical application of a benefit agent. The devices are ultrasonic with transducers positioned at an angle other than 90° relative to the surface at which the ultrasound is to be ap... | 1. An ultrasound device, comprising:
a.) a housing having bottom portion comprising an application surface, b.) a power source positioned in the housing; c.) an acoustic transducer positioned in the housing in electrical communication with the power source for producing ultrasound waves and oriented such that the ultra... | The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating, reducing and preventing adverse skin/scalp conditions and enhancing the topical application of a benefit agent. The devices are ultrasonic with transducers positioned at an angle other than 90° relative to the surface at which the ultrasound is to be ap... | 3,700 |
18,107 | 18,107 | 15,960,187 | 3,731 | A flexible structure inflation and sealing assembly that can comprise a driver configured for engaging the flexible structure to drive the structure in a downstream direction longitudinally along a material path and a nozzle configured for reception in an inflation channel that extends through the flexible structure. A... | 1. A flexible structure inflation and sealing assembly, comprising:
a driver configured for engaging the flexible structure to drive the structure in a downstream direction longitudinally along a material path; and a nozzle including:
an elongated portion having a longitudinal axis aimed generally longitudinally and co... | A flexible structure inflation and sealing assembly that can comprise a driver configured for engaging the flexible structure to drive the structure in a downstream direction longitudinally along a material path and a nozzle configured for reception in an inflation channel that extends through the flexible structure. A... | 3,700 |
18,108 | 18,108 | 15,091,908 | 3,746 | A system and method is provided for efficiently managing the compression of gas depending on the operating conditions and operating mode of the compression system, wherein the system includes a booster compressor, a booster compressor bypass, a conduit connected to the booster compressor and the booster compressor bypa... | 1. A gas compression system comprising:
a booster compressor; a booster compressor bypass; a conduit connected to the booster compressor and the booster compressor bypass, wherein a stream of gas is selectively directed through the booster compressor based on a measurement of an environmental condition present in the g... | A system and method is provided for efficiently managing the compression of gas depending on the operating conditions and operating mode of the compression system, wherein the system includes a booster compressor, a booster compressor bypass, a conduit connected to the booster compressor and the booster compressor bypa... | 3,700 |
18,109 | 18,109 | 15,351,957 | 3,771 | Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include an inner member. A deployment sheath may be disposed about the inner member. A stent may be disposed between the inner member and the deployment sheath. The deployment sheath may include a transl... | 1. A stent delivery system, comprising:
an inner member; a deployment sheath disposed about the inner member; a stent disposed between the inner member and the deployment sheath; and wherein the deployment sheath includes a translucent reinforcing member that allows for visualization of the stent during stent deploymen... | Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include an inner member. A deployment sheath may be disposed about the inner member. A stent may be disposed between the inner member and the deployment sheath. The deployment sheath may include a transl... | 3,700 |
18,110 | 18,110 | 15,875,167 | 3,745 | A compressor bleed port apparatus includes: a compressor shroud which defines a boundary between a primary flowpath and a plenum; a bleed port including one or more apertures passing through the compressor shroud, each of the one or more apertures having an inlet communicating with the primary flowpath and an outlet co... | 1. A compressor bleed port apparatus, comprising:
a compressor shroud which defines a boundary between a primary flowpath and a plenum; a bleed port including one or more apertures passing through the compressor shroud, each of the one or more apertures having an inlet communicating with the primary flowpath and an out... | A compressor bleed port apparatus includes: a compressor shroud which defines a boundary between a primary flowpath and a plenum; a bleed port including one or more apertures passing through the compressor shroud, each of the one or more apertures having an inlet communicating with the primary flowpath and an outlet co... | 3,700 |
18,111 | 18,111 | 15,368,271 | 3,761 | A method for creating a carbon nanotube heater assembly includes creating a carbon nanotube heater with varying resistances and attaching the carbon nanotube heater to both carrier and encapsulating materials. Creating the carbon nanotube heater with varying resistances is accomplished by applying a carbon nanotube mix... | 1. A method for creating a carbon nanotube heater assembly comprising:
creating a carbon nanotube heater having a varying resistance along a length of the carbon nanotube heater, the step of creating the carbon nanotube heater comprising:
applying a carbon nanotube mixture to a substrate;
adjusting at least one of thic... | A method for creating a carbon nanotube heater assembly includes creating a carbon nanotube heater with varying resistances and attaching the carbon nanotube heater to both carrier and encapsulating materials. Creating the carbon nanotube heater with varying resistances is accomplished by applying a carbon nanotube mix... | 3,700 |
18,112 | 18,112 | 13,750,763 | 3,786 | A device and method for preventing and correcting abnormal shaping of an infant's cranium by applying external forces over time with the growth of an infant to achieve normal shaping of the infant's head. The device is a cranial orthosis having a depression with a contact surface in the shape of at least a portion of a... | 1. An orthotic headrest for promoting normal shaping of the cranium of an infant, the headrest comprising:
a bottom surface for contact with a resting surface; a top surface; a generally hemi-ellipsoidal depression in said top surface, said depression having a nadir; a contact surface in said depression having the shap... | A device and method for preventing and correcting abnormal shaping of an infant's cranium by applying external forces over time with the growth of an infant to achieve normal shaping of the infant's head. The device is a cranial orthosis having a depression with a contact surface in the shape of at least a portion of a... | 3,700 |
18,113 | 18,113 | 15,706,392 | 3,763 | A plurality of scroll compressors with different fixed volume indexes are connected in fluid parallel circuit and configured to selectively operate to maximize isentropic efficiency at different condensing temperatures. Different quantities of scroll compressors of different volume indexes may be selected based upon ty... | 1. A compressor arrangement, comprising:
a plurality of refrigerant compressors connected in parallel circuit, each refrigerant compressor having a volume index, the plurality of refrigerant compressors including at least a first compressor and a second compressor, wherein each of the first compressor and the second co... | A plurality of scroll compressors with different fixed volume indexes are connected in fluid parallel circuit and configured to selectively operate to maximize isentropic efficiency at different condensing temperatures. Different quantities of scroll compressors of different volume indexes may be selected based upon ty... | 3,700 |
18,114 | 18,114 | 15,085,463 | 3,783 | Invasive medical devices including a substantially non-eluting antimicrobial treatment are disclosed. One or more external and/or internal surfaces of the medical device include a substantially non-eluting copper-coated surface that assists in preventing microbial colonization of the coated surface. This in turn reduce... | 1. An medical device, comprising:
a body defining at least a portion of a fluid path, the fluid path including a surface; a substantially non-eluting copper coating disposed on at least a portion of the surface, the coating having been applied via an electroless deposition process; and a water-shed layer disposed on th... | Invasive medical devices including a substantially non-eluting antimicrobial treatment are disclosed. One or more external and/or internal surfaces of the medical device include a substantially non-eluting copper-coated surface that assists in preventing microbial colonization of the coated surface. This in turn reduce... | 3,700 |
18,115 | 18,115 | 15,271,299 | 3,781 | The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating, reducing and preventing follicular related adverse skin/scalp conditions. The devices are ultrasonic with transducers positioned at an angle other than 90° relative to the surface at which the ultrasound is to be applied. | 1. A method for growing or regrowing hair on the skin and/or scalp, comprising the steps of:
a. providing a topical composition for propagation of ultrasound waves from an ultrasound device; b. applying the topical composition to an area of the skin or scalp in need of treatment; c. providing a device having power sour... | The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating, reducing and preventing follicular related adverse skin/scalp conditions. The devices are ultrasonic with transducers positioned at an angle other than 90° relative to the surface at which the ultrasound is to be applied.1. A method for growing or regro... | 3,700 |
18,116 | 18,116 | 14,917,124 | 3,745 | A vane for use in a gas turbine engine has an airfoil extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge, a radially outer platform and a radially inner platform. A rib is on one of the radially inner and radially outer platforms, and is adjacent the trailing edge of the airfoil. A mid-turbine frame is also disclosed... | 1. A vane for use in a gas turbine engine comprising:
an airfoil extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge; a radially outer platform and a radially inner platform; and a rib on one of said radially inner and radially outer platforms, and said rib being adjacent said trailing edge of said airfoil. 2. The van... | A vane for use in a gas turbine engine has an airfoil extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge, a radially outer platform and a radially inner platform. A rib is on one of the radially inner and radially outer platforms, and is adjacent the trailing edge of the airfoil. A mid-turbine frame is also disclosed... | 3,700 |
18,117 | 18,117 | 15,307,420 | 3,793 | An ultrasound probe ( 104 ) includes a probe head ( 134 ). The probe head includes a transducer array ( 136 ) with a transducing surface ( 137 ), an instrument guide ( 142 ), and a light source ( 140 ). A method includes emitting a light beam, from a light source disposed on and adjacent to a transducer array of an ult... | 1. An ultrasound probe, comprising:
a probe head, including:
a transducer array with a transducing surface;
an instrument guide; and
a light source. 2. The ultrasound probe of claim 1, further comprising:
an elongate shaft having a long axis, the elongate shaft, including:
the probe head; and
a body with first and seco... | An ultrasound probe ( 104 ) includes a probe head ( 134 ). The probe head includes a transducer array ( 136 ) with a transducing surface ( 137 ), an instrument guide ( 142 ), and a light source ( 140 ). A method includes emitting a light beam, from a light source disposed on and adjacent to a transducer array of an ult... | 3,700 |
18,118 | 18,118 | 15,873,444 | 3,753 | A valve ( 1 ) is introduced for a heat pump system in a motor vehicle, with at least one inlet ( 3 ), at least two outlets ( 2, 4 ) and a valve element ( 7 ) which comprises at least one throughlet ( 8 ) and at least one expansion recess ( 9 ) that can be brought into fluidic connection with at least one outlet ( 2, 4 ... | 1. A valve for a heat pump system in a motor vehicle, with at least one inlet, at least two outlets and one valve element comprising at least one throughlet and at least one expansion recess that can be brought into fluidic connection with at least one outlet. 2. A valve according to claim 1, further comprising a shuto... | A valve ( 1 ) is introduced for a heat pump system in a motor vehicle, with at least one inlet ( 3 ), at least two outlets ( 2, 4 ) and a valve element ( 7 ) which comprises at least one throughlet ( 8 ) and at least one expansion recess ( 9 ) that can be brought into fluidic connection with at least one outlet ( 2, 4 ... | 3,700 |
18,119 | 18,119 | 15,337,453 | 3,781 | An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article is provided and comprises a core wrap enclosing an absorbent material, the absorbent material comprising superabsorbent polymer particles. The core wrap comprises a top side and a bottom side. The absorbent core comprises one or more area(s) substantially free of absorb... | 1. An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article comprising:
a core wrap enclosing an absorbent material, the absorbent material comprising superabsorbent polymer particles; wherein the core wrap comprises a top side and a bottom side; wherein the absorbent core comprises one or more area(s) substantially free of a... | An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article is provided and comprises a core wrap enclosing an absorbent material, the absorbent material comprising superabsorbent polymer particles. The core wrap comprises a top side and a bottom side. The absorbent core comprises one or more area(s) substantially free of absorb... | 3,700 |
18,120 | 18,120 | 14,914,748 | 3,771 | An interventional tool stepper ( 30 ) employing a frame ( 31 ), a carriage ( 33 ), an optional gear assembly ( 32 ), and an optional grid template( 34 ). The frame ( 31 ) is structurally configured to be positioned relative to an anatomical region for holding an interventional tool ( 40 ) relative to the anatomical reg... | 1. A interventional tool stepper, comprising:
a frame structurally configured to be positioned relative to an anatomical region for holding an interventional tool relativeto the anatomical region; a carriage coupled to the frame, the carriage being structurally configured to hold the interventional tool relative to the... | An interventional tool stepper ( 30 ) employing a frame ( 31 ), a carriage ( 33 ), an optional gear assembly ( 32 ), and an optional grid template( 34 ). The frame ( 31 ) is structurally configured to be positioned relative to an anatomical region for holding an interventional tool ( 40 ) relative to the anatomical reg... | 3,700 |
18,121 | 18,121 | 14,394,611 | 3,793 | Systems and methods for guided endoscope navigation include a registration module ( 118 ) configured to, using a processor, register a first set of images ( 112 ) with a second set of images ( 114 ) of an endoscope ( 102 ). A selection module ( 120 ) is configured to receive selected areas of interest on the first set ... | 1. A guidance system for endoscope navigation, comprising:
a registration module configured to, using a processor, register a first set of images with a second set of images of an endoscope; a selection module configured to receive selected areas of interest on the first set of images and transform the selected areas o... | Systems and methods for guided endoscope navigation include a registration module ( 118 ) configured to, using a processor, register a first set of images ( 112 ) with a second set of images ( 114 ) of an endoscope ( 102 ). A selection module ( 120 ) is configured to receive selected areas of interest on the first set ... | 3,700 |
18,122 | 18,122 | 15,482,713 | 3,715 | A method, system, and apparatus for food management is provided. A first amount of a first ingredient and a second amount of a second ingredient are identified from at least one user selection within a graphical user interface. An ingredient database specifying ingredients and a set of characteristics defining each ing... | 1. A method, comprising:
identifying a first amount of a first ingredient and a second amount of a second ingredient from at least one user selection within a graphical user interface; accessing an ingredient database specifying ingredients and a set of characteristics defining each ingredient, wherein at least a porti... | A method, system, and apparatus for food management is provided. A first amount of a first ingredient and a second amount of a second ingredient are identified from at least one user selection within a graphical user interface. An ingredient database specifying ingredients and a set of characteristics defining each ing... | 3,700 |
18,123 | 18,123 | 16,229,160 | 3,792 | The exemplary systems, methods, and interfaces may obtain and analyze electrode signals from a plurality of external electrodes. The electrode signals may include at least an anterior set of electrode signals and a posterior set of electrode signals. The anterior and posterior sets of electrode signals may be used to g... | 1. A system for use in cardiac evaluation comprising:
electrode apparatus comprising a plurality of external electrodes to be located proximate a patient's skin; and computing apparatus comprising processing circuitry, the computing apparatus coupled to the electrode apparatus and configured to:
monitor electrical acti... | The exemplary systems, methods, and interfaces may obtain and analyze electrode signals from a plurality of external electrodes. The electrode signals may include at least an anterior set of electrode signals and a posterior set of electrode signals. The anterior and posterior sets of electrode signals may be used to g... | 3,700 |
18,124 | 18,124 | 15,689,460 | 3,741 | A method for operating a gas turbine engine includes receiving data indicative of an operational vibration within a section of the gas turbine engine; and providing electrical power to a shaker mechanically coupled to one or more components of the section of the gas turbine engine to generate a canceling vibration to r... | 1. A method for operating a gas turbine engine comprising:
receiving data indicative of an operational vibration within a section of the gas turbine engine; and providing electrical power to a shaker mechanically coupled to one or more components of the section of the gas turbine engine to generate a canceling vibratio... | A method for operating a gas turbine engine includes receiving data indicative of an operational vibration within a section of the gas turbine engine; and providing electrical power to a shaker mechanically coupled to one or more components of the section of the gas turbine engine to generate a canceling vibration to r... | 3,700 |
18,125 | 18,125 | 15,546,310 | 3,793 | A contact-free method of determining biometric parameters and physiological parameters of a subject of interest ( 20 ) to be examined by a medical imaging modality ( 10 ), comprising steps of taking ( 72 ) a picture by a first digital camera ( 52 ) including a total view of an examination table ( 44 ); applying ( 74 ) ... | 1. A contact-free method of determining biometric parameters and physiological parameters of a subject of interest to be examined by a medical imaging modality, a medical imaging device comprising an examination space for arranging the subject of interest within for examination purposes, and an examination table having... | A contact-free method of determining biometric parameters and physiological parameters of a subject of interest ( 20 ) to be examined by a medical imaging modality ( 10 ), comprising steps of taking ( 72 ) a picture by a first digital camera ( 52 ) including a total view of an examination table ( 44 ); applying ( 74 ) ... | 3,700 |
18,126 | 18,126 | 14,711,840 | 3,752 | A product distribution device shown as an agricultural air seeder in which product distribution can be selective stopped and started in sections of the machine width. The functioning of the section control system is monitored by sensors that directly detect the control member position as opposed to sensing the commande... | 1. A product distribution device comprising:
a container for holding a product to be distributed; a meter assembly for controlling discharge of product from the container; a product flow passage through which product flows downstream of the meter; a flow control system having a control member movable between an open po... | A product distribution device shown as an agricultural air seeder in which product distribution can be selective stopped and started in sections of the machine width. The functioning of the section control system is monitored by sensors that directly detect the control member position as opposed to sensing the commande... | 3,700 |
18,127 | 18,127 | 14,485,879 | 3,775 | A method of forming a channel in a bone, the method comprising: providing a first bore in the bone; and forming, a second bore in the bone at a predefined angle from said first bore, using said first bore as a reference point for defining the location of the second bore in the bone, wherein the first and second bores i... | 1. A medical implement, comprising:
a hook for inserting in a first bore in a bone; and a passageway for placement at an entrance to a second bore in the bone, wherein said hook comprises a grasper extending therefrom, said grasper being adapted to grasp an end of a suture inserted through the passageway and through th... | A method of forming a channel in a bone, the method comprising: providing a first bore in the bone; and forming, a second bore in the bone at a predefined angle from said first bore, using said first bore as a reference point for defining the location of the second bore in the bone, wherein the first and second bores i... | 3,700 |
18,128 | 18,128 | 14,017,159 | 3,715 | In one embodiment, a system and method for facilitating intra-casino mobile gaming, the method includes forming an intra-casino mobile gaming zone internal to a casino establishment; pairing a player ID tag with a PGD; determining whether one of the player ID tag or the PGD is within the intra-casino mobile gaming zone... | 1. A method for facilitating intra-casino mobile gaming, the method comprising:
forming an intra-casino mobile gaming zone internal to a casino establishment; pairing a player ID tag with a portable gaming device (PGD); determining whether one of the player ID tag or the PGD is within the intra-casino mobile gaming zon... | In one embodiment, a system and method for facilitating intra-casino mobile gaming, the method includes forming an intra-casino mobile gaming zone internal to a casino establishment; pairing a player ID tag with a PGD; determining whether one of the player ID tag or the PGD is within the intra-casino mobile gaming zone... | 3,700 |
18,129 | 18,129 | 15,665,747 | 3,785 | A tub is configured to contain a supply of water and be inserted into a chamber of a humidifier. The tub includes a tub base configured to contain a supply of water and a tub lid connected to the tub base. The tub lid includes an inlet configured to receive a flow of breathable gas to be humidified and an outlet for th... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A tub configured to contain a supply of water and to be coupled to a humidifier for a respiratory apparatus, the tub comprising:
a tub base configured to contain the supply of water; a tub lid connected to the tub base, the tub lid including a filling inlet configured to receive the supply of water... | A tub is configured to contain a supply of water and be inserted into a chamber of a humidifier. The tub includes a tub base configured to contain a supply of water and a tub lid connected to the tub base. The tub lid includes an inlet configured to receive a flow of breathable gas to be humidified and an outlet for th... | 3,700 |
18,130 | 18,130 | 14,897,998 | 3,786 | The present invention relates to a face mask comprising (a) a mask body portion configured to surround the mouth and at least part of the nose of a wearer; (b) a sealed compressible cushion formed on the inner face of said mask body portion wherein the middle of said cushion is placed in close proximity to the middle o... | 1. A face mask comprising:
(a) a mask body portion configured to surround the mouth and at least part of the nose of a wearer; (b) a sealed compressible cushion formed on the inner face of said mask body portion wherein the middle of said cushion is placed in close proximity to the middle of the superior perimeter of s... | The present invention relates to a face mask comprising (a) a mask body portion configured to surround the mouth and at least part of the nose of a wearer; (b) a sealed compressible cushion formed on the inner face of said mask body portion wherein the middle of said cushion is placed in close proximity to the middle o... | 3,700 |
18,131 | 18,131 | 16,603,114 | 3,746 | A powder jet pump that is effective for creating a smoothly flowing gas stream with well dispersed particles. | 1. A powder jet pump, comprising:
a main body having a particle inlet at a first end and an outlet connector at a second end, the particle inlet being in fluid communication with an inlet chamber; a nozzle defining a passage in fluid communication with the chamber and outlet connector, wherein the nozzle includes a noz... | A powder jet pump that is effective for creating a smoothly flowing gas stream with well dispersed particles.1. A powder jet pump, comprising:
a main body having a particle inlet at a first end and an outlet connector at a second end, the particle inlet being in fluid communication with an inlet chamber; a nozzle defin... | 3,700 |
18,132 | 18,132 | 13,580,314 | 3,791 | A system for detecting skin contact comprises a signal generator ( 9 ) for generating an electric trigger signal; a reference circuit ( 10 ) comprising a capacitance (C REF ) and a resistance (RP REF ) for generating a reference signal in dependence on the trigger signal; a probe ( 11 ) touchable by a skin for measurin... | 1. A skin contact detector, comprising
a signal generator configured to generate an electric trigger signal; a reference circuit comprising a capacitance (CREF) and a resistance (RPREF) configured to generate a reference signal in dependence on the trigger signal; a probe touchable by a skin, wherein the probe is confi... | A system for detecting skin contact comprises a signal generator ( 9 ) for generating an electric trigger signal; a reference circuit ( 10 ) comprising a capacitance (C REF ) and a resistance (RP REF ) for generating a reference signal in dependence on the trigger signal; a probe ( 11 ) touchable by a skin for measurin... | 3,700 |
18,133 | 18,133 | 15,515,150 | 3,786 | The present invention provides a treatment tool capable of surely treating wound of ingrown nail also near a root of a nail in addition to near a tip of the nail and immediately relieving pain of the wound of the ingrown nail. An adhesive plaster structure 1 attached to a finger/toe along a lateral nail edge, the adh... | 1. An adhesive plaster structure attached to a finger/toe along a lateral nail edge for treating wound caused by ingrown nail, the adhesive plaster structure comprising:
(i) a wound adhesion area having a flexible wound adhesion surface to be adhered to the wound caused by the ingrown nail; and (ii) a guide area having... | The present invention provides a treatment tool capable of surely treating wound of ingrown nail also near a root of a nail in addition to near a tip of the nail and immediately relieving pain of the wound of the ingrown nail. An adhesive plaster structure 1 attached to a finger/toe along a lateral nail edge, the adh... | 3,700 |
18,134 | 18,134 | 15,952,001 | 3,771 | A stent delivery system includes a core member and a coupling assembly rotatably coupled to the core member distal segment. The coupling assembly includes first and second plates and first and second spacers. The first plate is rotatably coupled to the core member and includes an outer surface having three or more proj... | 1. A stent delivery system comprising:
a core member configured for advancement within a corporeal lumen; a coupling assembly positioned about the core member, the coupling assembly comprising:
a first plate rotatably positioned about the core member, the first plate including an outer surface having three or more proj... | A stent delivery system includes a core member and a coupling assembly rotatably coupled to the core member distal segment. The coupling assembly includes first and second plates and first and second spacers. The first plate is rotatably coupled to the core member and includes an outer surface having three or more proj... | 3,700 |
18,135 | 18,135 | 15,745,761 | 3,795 | An endoscopic imaging system ( 10 ) employing an endoscope ( 20 ) and an endoscope guidance controller ( 30 ). In operation, endoscope ( 20 ) generates an endoscopic video ( 23 ) of an anatomical structure within an anatomical region. Endoscopic guidance controller ( 30 ), responsive to a registration between the endos... | 1. An endoscopic imaging system, comprising:
an endoscope for generating an endoscopic video of an anatomical structure within an anatomical region; and an endoscope guidance controller operably connected to the endoscope,
wherein the endoscopic guidance controller is structurally configured, responsive to a registrati... | An endoscopic imaging system ( 10 ) employing an endoscope ( 20 ) and an endoscope guidance controller ( 30 ). In operation, endoscope ( 20 ) generates an endoscopic video ( 23 ) of an anatomical structure within an anatomical region. Endoscopic guidance controller ( 30 ), responsive to a registration between the endos... | 3,700 |
18,136 | 18,136 | 14,352,025 | 3,735 | A contact lens package includes a multi-layer laminate substrate and a cover sheet. The multi-layer laminate substrate includes a first polymer layer, a first metal layer and at least one pre-formed lens receiving portion that is sized to hold at least a portion of a contact lens. The cover sheet is removably secured t... | 1. A contact lens package, comprising:
a multi-layer laminate substrate having a first polymer layer, a first metal layer and at least one pre-formed lens receiving portion sized to hold at least a portion of a contact lens; and a cover sheet removably secured to the substrate and configured to seal a contact lens with... | A contact lens package includes a multi-layer laminate substrate and a cover sheet. The multi-layer laminate substrate includes a first polymer layer, a first metal layer and at least one pre-formed lens receiving portion that is sized to hold at least a portion of a contact lens. The cover sheet is removably secured t... | 3,700 |
18,137 | 18,137 | 15,877,260 | 3,734 | The present disclosure relates to an improved Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system that employs hard-shells and a method of making thereof. The disclosed hard-shell MOLLE system not only provides better durability for the MOLLE system, but also allows the MOLLE system to apply on hard objects such... | 1. A method of employing MOLLE system on a surface of a hard object, the method comprises:
creating a plurality of depressed channels on a surface of a hard object in parallel to create a plurality of vertical canals, wherein distance between each vertical canal and its adjacent vertical canal is same; placing a plural... | The present disclosure relates to an improved Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system that employs hard-shells and a method of making thereof. The disclosed hard-shell MOLLE system not only provides better durability for the MOLLE system, but also allows the MOLLE system to apply on hard objects such... | 3,700 |
18,138 | 18,138 | 14,063,669 | 3,792 | Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wi... | 1. An apparatus, adapted to be worn near an ear of a person, comprising:
at least one optical emitter configured to direct optical energy to a region of the ear; at least one optical detector configured to sense secondary optical energy emanating from the ear region; at least one footstep sensor configured to measure s... | Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wi... | 3,700 |
18,139 | 18,139 | 16,573,182 | 3,792 | A method and system for stimulating the neurophysiology of sleep. The method and system are particularly adapted for stimulating the orbitofrontal cortex and at least one of the person's temporal lobes using transcranial electrical stimulation. | 1. A system for stimulating slow wave sleep in a person, comprising:
at least one pair of first electrodes; a headband structure adapted for first placing the electrodes of each pair of first electrodes on the person's head in positions that allow for primarily stimulating the person's orbitofrontal cortex and at least... | A method and system for stimulating the neurophysiology of sleep. The method and system are particularly adapted for stimulating the orbitofrontal cortex and at least one of the person's temporal lobes using transcranial electrical stimulation.1. A system for stimulating slow wave sleep in a person, comprising:
at leas... | 3,700 |
18,140 | 18,140 | 15,746,874 | 3,763 | A method of operating a refrigeration system is provided. The method includes activating an evaporator heater (306), monitoring a pressure differential within the refrigeration system (308), when the pressure differential reaches a predetermined value (310), deactivating the evaporator heater (312), and activating one ... | 1. A method of operating a refrigeration system comprising:
activating an evaporator heater; monitoring a pressure differential within the refrigeration system; when the pressure differential reaches a predetermined value, deactivating the evaporator heater; and activating one or more evaporator fans, after deactivatin... | A method of operating a refrigeration system is provided. The method includes activating an evaporator heater (306), monitoring a pressure differential within the refrigeration system (308), when the pressure differential reaches a predetermined value (310), deactivating the evaporator heater (312), and activating one ... | 3,700 |
18,141 | 18,141 | 15,411,413 | 3,731 | This invention provides a film wrapped pack of containers that allows a container to be removed while maintaining the remaining containers together. This can be accomplished by providing a sleeve wrapped pack of containers with two perforated lines registered on the top of the film before film wrapping. By peeling off ... | 1. An apparatus for forming a film wrapped sleeve pack of containers comprising
means for orienting a predetermined number of containers on a moving conveyor so that the containers can be pushed together to form a pack, means for forming perforations in the film that rests on the top of the pack so that a part of the f... | This invention provides a film wrapped pack of containers that allows a container to be removed while maintaining the remaining containers together. This can be accomplished by providing a sleeve wrapped pack of containers with two perforated lines registered on the top of the film before film wrapping. By peeling off ... | 3,700 |
18,142 | 18,142 | 15,953,975 | 3,736 | A system for providing a protective covering for a human on non-human animal comprising a supply of dispensable plastic stretch film having a predetermined thickness and width and a dispenser-applicator for dispensing a predetermined length of film from the supply thereof and applying the predetermined length of the fi... | 1. A system for providing a protective covering for at least a portion of a human or non-human animal consisting of a supply of dispensable plastic stretch film having a predetermined thickness and width pre-wound onto a spool and a dispenser-applicator for dispensing a predetermined length of film from said supply the... | A system for providing a protective covering for a human on non-human animal comprising a supply of dispensable plastic stretch film having a predetermined thickness and width and a dispenser-applicator for dispensing a predetermined length of film from the supply thereof and applying the predetermined length of the fi... | 3,700 |
18,143 | 18,143 | 15,756,650 | 3,761 | An item of equipment includes at least one worktop formed of at least one substrate made of monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m 2 . The substrate exhibits a luminosity L* of greater than 10, a light transmission T L of less than 50%, and an opacity indicator of greater than 90. The item... | 1. An item of equipment, comprising:
at least one worktop formed of at least one substrate made of monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m2, said substrate exhibiting a luminosity L* of greater than 10, a light transmission TL of less than 50%, and an opacity indicator of greater than 90, at... | An item of equipment includes at least one worktop formed of at least one substrate made of monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m 2 . The substrate exhibits a luminosity L* of greater than 10, a light transmission T L of less than 50%, and an opacity indicator of greater than 90. The item... | 3,700 |
18,144 | 18,144 | 14,673,313 | 3,731 | A piece of buttress material and an end-effector of a surgical instrument including features which can aid a surgeon in properly and quickly attaching the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In various embodiments, a piece of buttress material can include retention features which can be engaged with portion... | 1-16. (canceled) 17. An end effector for stapling the tissue of a patient, comprising:
a staple cartridge body, comprising:
a proximal end;
a distal end;
a deck configured to support the tissue;
staple cavities defined in said deck; and
staples removably stored in said staple cavities;
an anvil configured to deform sa... | A piece of buttress material and an end-effector of a surgical instrument including features which can aid a surgeon in properly and quickly attaching the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In various embodiments, a piece of buttress material can include retention features which can be engaged with portion... | 3,700 |
18,145 | 18,145 | 16,069,851 | 3,752 | Spray gun reservoir components are disclosed. The spray gun reservoir component includes a liquid outlet and an outer face, and defines a centerline plane and an attachment plane. The liquid outlet surrounds a longitudinal axis. The outer face extends away from the liquid outlet. The centerline plane passes through the... | 1. A spray gun reservoir component comprising:
a liquid outlet surrounding a longitudinal axis; an outer face extending away from the liquid outlet; a centerline plane passing through the longitudinal axis; and an attachment plane defined orthogonally to the longitudinal axis and the centerline plane; wherein the outer... | Spray gun reservoir components are disclosed. The spray gun reservoir component includes a liquid outlet and an outer face, and defines a centerline plane and an attachment plane. The liquid outlet surrounds a longitudinal axis. The outer face extends away from the liquid outlet. The centerline plane passes through the... | 3,700 |
18,146 | 18,146 | 14,912,626 | 3,793 | An ultrasound imaging apparatus ( 100 ) includes a transducer array ( 102 ) configured to acquire a 3D plane of US data parallel to the transducer array. The transducer array includes a 2D array of transducer elements ( 104 ). The ultrasound imaging apparatus further includes a 3D US data processor ( 116 ) that visuall... | 1. An ultrasound imaging apparatus, comprising:
a transducer array configured to acquire a 3D plane of US data parallel to the transducer array, wherein the transducer array includes a 2D array of transducer elements; a 3D US data processor that visually enhances the structure of tissue of interest and extracts voxels ... | An ultrasound imaging apparatus ( 100 ) includes a transducer array ( 102 ) configured to acquire a 3D plane of US data parallel to the transducer array. The transducer array includes a 2D array of transducer elements ( 104 ). The ultrasound imaging apparatus further includes a 3D US data processor ( 116 ) that visuall... | 3,700 |
18,147 | 18,147 | 16,293,967 | 3,711 | A garment for sports throw training includes a compression sleeve having an inlet into which a user inserts their arm. The compression sleeve extends to a terminal end such that generally constant contact is formed with the user's arm along a length of the compression sleeve. The compression sleeve may extend to above ... | 1. A garment for sports throw training, the garment comprising:
a compression sleeve having an inlet into which a user inserts their arm, wherein the compression sleeve extends to a terminal end such that constant contact is formed with the user's arm along an entire length of the compression sleeve in order to adhere ... | A garment for sports throw training includes a compression sleeve having an inlet into which a user inserts their arm. The compression sleeve extends to a terminal end such that generally constant contact is formed with the user's arm along a length of the compression sleeve. The compression sleeve may extend to above ... | 3,700 |
18,148 | 18,148 | 16,389,293 | 3,735 | A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The ... | 1. A carton for containing at least one article, the carton comprising:
at least one panel at least partially forming an interior of the carton; and at least one article protection flap for protecting the at least one article, the at least one article protection flap comprising a central portion, a first outer portion ... | A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The ... | 3,700 |
18,149 | 18,149 | 14,902,028 | 3,791 | The present invention relates to an improved non-invasive sphygmomanometer which is able to calculate the quality of a blood pressure reading and display quality information to the user. More specifically the invention relates to a sphygmomanometer and the use of oscillometric readings to calculate the quality of the r... | 1. A sphygmomanometer quality indicator operable to evaluate oscillometric pressure data obtained from a sphygmomanometer and to determine the quality of said data by
obtaining oscillometric pressure data determining the amplitude of each pulse to provide an envelope of oscillometric pressure data identifying the top o... | The present invention relates to an improved non-invasive sphygmomanometer which is able to calculate the quality of a blood pressure reading and display quality information to the user. More specifically the invention relates to a sphygmomanometer and the use of oscillometric readings to calculate the quality of the r... | 3,700 |
18,150 | 18,150 | 16,083,481 | 3,772 | A dental flattening drill is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a dental flattening drill comprises: a drill lance having a drill blade for forming an implant groove by drilling, down till a predetermine depth, an implant location of an alveolar bone in which a fixture is to be implanted; ... | 1. A dental flattening drill comprising:
a drill lance comprising a drill blade that forms a placement hole by drilling an alveolar bone at a placement position where a fixture is to be placed by a preset depth; and a drill housing, to which the drill lance is detachably coupled, comprising a processing blade that flat... | A dental flattening drill is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a dental flattening drill comprises: a drill lance having a drill blade for forming an implant groove by drilling, down till a predetermine depth, an implant location of an alveolar bone in which a fixture is to be implanted; ... | 3,700 |
18,151 | 18,151 | 15,545,839 | 3,761 | A welding system includes a welding torch that welds a workpiece by using a wire, a suction device that sucks shielding gas, and a sucked shielding gas supply path for allowing the sucked shielding gas to flow, wherein the welding torch includes a contact chip that guides the wire, a shielding gas supply nozzle that su... | 1. A welding method for performing welding while supplying shielding gas to a weld zone, the welding method comprising:
sucking gas containing hydrogen source discharged from a welding wire, from an arc column and a periphery of the arc column, by using a suction nozzle, the arc column being generated at a periphery of... | A welding system includes a welding torch that welds a workpiece by using a wire, a suction device that sucks shielding gas, and a sucked shielding gas supply path for allowing the sucked shielding gas to flow, wherein the welding torch includes a contact chip that guides the wire, a shielding gas supply nozzle that su... | 3,700 |
18,152 | 18,152 | 14,902,373 | 3,745 | An example method of cooling a compressor section of a gas turbine engine includes diverting a flow from a compressor through a heat exchanger, the flow moving from the compressor in a first direction, and moving the flow from the heat exchanger back to the compressor in a second direction. An example spacer for a comp... | 1. A method of cooling a compressor section of a gas turbine engine, comprising:
diverting a flow from a compressor through a heat exchanger, the flow moving from the compressor in a first direction; and moving the flow from the heat exchanger back to the compressor in a second direction. 2. The method of claim 1, furt... | An example method of cooling a compressor section of a gas turbine engine includes diverting a flow from a compressor through a heat exchanger, the flow moving from the compressor in a first direction, and moving the flow from the heat exchanger back to the compressor in a second direction. An example spacer for a comp... | 3,700 |
18,153 | 18,153 | 16,504,175 | 3,791 | Systems and methods described provide dynamic and intelligent ways to change the required level of user interaction during use of a monitoring device. The systems and methods generally relate to real time switching between a first or initial mode of user interaction and a second or new mode of user interaction. In some... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A method of glucose monitoring in which a glucose monitor is in signal communication with a glucose sensor through sensor electronics, the method comprising:
a. receiving measurement data indicative of a subject glucose concentration measured by the glucose sensor; b. determining data indicative of... | Systems and methods described provide dynamic and intelligent ways to change the required level of user interaction during use of a monitoring device. The systems and methods generally relate to real time switching between a first or initial mode of user interaction and a second or new mode of user interaction. In some... | 3,700 |
18,154 | 18,154 | 16,825,892 | 3,741 | A gas turbine facility 10 of an embodiment has a combustor 20 combusting fuel and oxidant, a turbine 28 rotated by combustion gas exhausted from the combustor 20, a heat exchanger 25 cooling the combustion gas from the turbine 28, a pipe 46 guiding a part of the combustion gas to the combustor 20 via the heat exchanger... | 1.-11. (canceled) 12. A process for operation of a power generation plant, the process comprising:
providing a fuel stream to a combustor through a fuel supply pipe including a fuel flow rate detecting unit configured to output a fuel flow rate signal to a controller and including a fuel flow regulating valve; providin... | A gas turbine facility 10 of an embodiment has a combustor 20 combusting fuel and oxidant, a turbine 28 rotated by combustion gas exhausted from the combustor 20, a heat exchanger 25 cooling the combustion gas from the turbine 28, a pipe 46 guiding a part of the combustion gas to the combustor 20 via the heat exchanger... | 3,700 |
18,155 | 18,155 | 15,989,341 | 3,745 | A method for controlling a hydrostatic drive, which has a driving engine, a hydraulic pump coupled to the driving engine and a hydraulic motor coupled to the hydraulic pump by way of a pressurized hydraulic work line, includes calculating a manipulated variable vector comprising at least one manipulated variable for th... | 1. A method for controlling a hydrostatic drive, which has a driving engine, a hydraulic pump coupled to the driving engine, and a hydraulic motor coupled to the hydraulic pump by way of a pressurized hydraulic work line, the method comprising:
calculating a manipulated variable vector comprising at least one manipulat... | A method for controlling a hydrostatic drive, which has a driving engine, a hydraulic pump coupled to the driving engine and a hydraulic motor coupled to the hydraulic pump by way of a pressurized hydraulic work line, includes calculating a manipulated variable vector comprising at least one manipulated variable for th... | 3,700 |
18,156 | 18,156 | 14,571,737 | 3,745 | A turbine engine includes at least a compressor section and a turbine section, each having at least a first and second portion. A ratio of turbine section second portion stages to compressor section second portion stages is less than or equal to 1. | 1. A turbine engine comprising:
a fan; a compressor section having at least a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion is at a high pressure relative to said second portion; a combustor in fluid communication with the compressor section; a turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor,... | A turbine engine includes at least a compressor section and a turbine section, each having at least a first and second portion. A ratio of turbine section second portion stages to compressor section second portion stages is less than or equal to 1.1. A turbine engine comprising:
a fan; a compressor section having at le... | 3,700 |
18,157 | 18,157 | 16,125,875 | 3,741 | A bearing assembly includes a bearing housing having a first bearing housing surface and a second bearing housing surface. The bearing housing surfaces are substantially axially parallel. A the first bearing housing surface has a first and second piston ring groove with a corresponding piston ring in each groove. A dam... | 1. A bearing assembly comprising:
a bearing housing comprising a first bearing housing surface and a second bearing housing surface where the first and second bearing housing surfaces are substantially axially parallel relative to a rotor centerline; a first piston ring groove in the first bearing housing surface, a se... | A bearing assembly includes a bearing housing having a first bearing housing surface and a second bearing housing surface. The bearing housing surfaces are substantially axially parallel. A the first bearing housing surface has a first and second piston ring groove with a corresponding piston ring in each groove. A dam... | 3,700 |
18,158 | 18,158 | 15,748,386 | 3,745 | A compression device includes a centrifugal compressor and a silencer. The centrifugal compressor includes a compressor assembly bolt fastening an inlet side of an inlet guide to a scroll casing. The silencer includes: a first side wall extending in a direction intersecting with a rotational axis of an impeller; an ann... | 1-7. (canceled) 8. A compression device comprising a centrifugal compressor and a silencer,
the centrifugal compressor comprising:
an impeller for compressing a fluid;
an inlet guide, housing the impeller, for guiding the fluid;
a scroll casing forming a scroll chamber for guiding the fluid which has passed through the... | A compression device includes a centrifugal compressor and a silencer. The centrifugal compressor includes a compressor assembly bolt fastening an inlet side of an inlet guide to a scroll casing. The silencer includes: a first side wall extending in a direction intersecting with a rotational axis of an impeller; an ann... | 3,700 |
18,159 | 18,159 | 15,312,199 | 3,733 | The present application relates to a mouthpiece ( 20 ) for an infant feeding vessel ( 10 ). The vessel ( 10 ) has a mounting collar ( 60 ) configured to be received between a receptacle ( 30 ) for holding fluid and a connector ( 40 ) for mounting the mouthpiece ( 20 ) to the receptacle ( 30 ) when assembled. The vessel... | 1. A mouthpiece for an infant feeding vessel comprising
a mounting collar configured to be received between a receptacle for holding fluid and a connector for mounting the mouthpiece to the receptacle when assembled, and an air valve in the mounting collar to allow the flow of air into the receptacle when the mouthpiec... | The present application relates to a mouthpiece ( 20 ) for an infant feeding vessel ( 10 ). The vessel ( 10 ) has a mounting collar ( 60 ) configured to be received between a receptacle ( 30 ) for holding fluid and a connector ( 40 ) for mounting the mouthpiece ( 20 ) to the receptacle ( 30 ) when assembled. The vessel... | 3,700 |
18,160 | 18,160 | 16,401,745 | 3,735 | A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and... | 1. A carton for holding an article, the carton comprising:
a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel disposed opposite to the first panel; and an insert comprising a central panel, an inner ... | A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and... | 3,700 |
18,161 | 18,161 | 15,164,251 | 3,783 | An infusion pump system and method with multiple drug library editor source capability including: an infusion pump system having a first drug library editor operable to generate a first drug library; a second drug library editor operable to generate a second drug library; and an infusion pump operable to connect to eit... | 1. An infusion pump system comprising:
a first drug library editor operable to generate a first drug library; a second drug library editor operable to generate a second drug library; and an infusion pump operable to connect to either one of the first drug library editor and the second drug library editor, the infusion ... | An infusion pump system and method with multiple drug library editor source capability including: an infusion pump system having a first drug library editor operable to generate a first drug library; a second drug library editor operable to generate a second drug library; and an infusion pump operable to connect to eit... | 3,700 |
18,162 | 18,162 | 15,109,330 | 3,793 | A tool navigation system employing an ultrasound imager ( 21 ), a tool tracker ( 41 ), a tissue classifier ( 50 ) and an image navigator ( 60 ). In operation, ultrasound imager ( 21 ) generates an ultrasound image of an anatomical region from a scan of the anatomical region by an ultrasound probe ( 20 ). As an interven... | 1. A tool navigation system, comprising:
an ultrasound probe operable to scan an anatomical region; an ultrasound imager operably connected to the ultrasound probe to generate an ultrasound image of the anatomical region responsive to a scan of the anatomical region by the ultrasound probe; an interventional tool opera... | A tool navigation system employing an ultrasound imager ( 21 ), a tool tracker ( 41 ), a tissue classifier ( 50 ) and an image navigator ( 60 ). In operation, ultrasound imager ( 21 ) generates an ultrasound image of an anatomical region from a scan of the anatomical region by an ultrasound probe ( 20 ). As an interven... | 3,700 |
18,163 | 18,163 | 16,002,935 | 3,771 | A device is described that has an instrument portion secured to a sleeve/cuff portion, where the sleeve/cuff portion is configured to receive a portion of user's finger therein and to radially compress onto the user's finger to hold the instrument portion thereon. The present invention is particularly well suited for u... | 1. A surgical device for attaching to a digit of a user, comprising:
a finger attachment sleeve formed in a tube with a closed distal end and an open proximal end, the sleeve sized to slidingly receive a user's digit through the open end and comprising a biaxial helically wound braided tubular structure configured to r... | A device is described that has an instrument portion secured to a sleeve/cuff portion, where the sleeve/cuff portion is configured to receive a portion of user's finger therein and to radially compress onto the user's finger to hold the instrument portion thereon. The present invention is particularly well suited for u... | 3,700 |
18,164 | 18,164 | 14,891,699 | 3,774 | The present application relates to an endoprosthesis including a first member which is connected to a patient's bone; a second member which is adjustably coupled to the first member by a coupling device; wherein the coupling device configured to generate a movement of the second member relative to the first member. The... | 1. An adjustable endoprosthesis, comprising:
a first member which is connectable to a patient's bone; a second member which is adjustably coupled to the first member by means of a coupling device; wherein the coupling device is configured to generate a movement of the second member relative to the first member, wherein... | The present application relates to an endoprosthesis including a first member which is connected to a patient's bone; a second member which is adjustably coupled to the first member by a coupling device; wherein the coupling device configured to generate a movement of the second member relative to the first member. The... | 3,700 |
18,165 | 18,165 | 15,665,542 | 3,731 | A circular stapling device includes a handle assembly, an elongate body portion that extends distally from the handle assembly, a shell assembly supported on a distal end of the elongate body portion, an anvil retainer assembly extending through the shell assembly, and an anvil assembly supported on the anvil retainer ... | 1. A surgical stapling device comprising:
a handle assembly; an elongate body portion extending distally from the handle assembly; a shell assembly supported on a distal end of the elongate body portion; an anvil retainer assembly extending through the shell assembly, the anvil retainer assembly including a retainer me... | A circular stapling device includes a handle assembly, an elongate body portion that extends distally from the handle assembly, a shell assembly supported on a distal end of the elongate body portion, an anvil retainer assembly extending through the shell assembly, and an anvil assembly supported on the anvil retainer ... | 3,700 |
18,166 | 18,166 | 16,074,749 | 3,735 | Provided is a child-resistant smoking article package (100) comprising a case (110) with an opening (112), a child-resistant closure (120) for closing the opening (112) of the case (110), and a smoking article holder (130) provided inside the case (110). The smoking article holder (130) is coupled to the closure (120),... | 1. A child-resistant smoking article package comprising:
a case with an opening, a child-resistant closure for closing the opening of the case, a smoking article holder provided inside the case, wherein the smoking article holder is coupled to the closure, and wherein the smoking article holder comprises at least one s... | Provided is a child-resistant smoking article package (100) comprising a case (110) with an opening (112), a child-resistant closure (120) for closing the opening (112) of the case (110), and a smoking article holder (130) provided inside the case (110). The smoking article holder (130) is coupled to the closure (120),... | 3,700 |
18,167 | 18,167 | 14,364,503 | 3,735 | The present invention relates to a panel including a peripheral edge to be connected to a container body of a container, and a tab connected to the panel, which tab includes a front tab part and a rear tab part for gripping and forming an opening in the panel, wherein the panel is provided with means preventing an exte... | 1. A panel comprising a peripheral edge to be connected to a container body of a container, and a tab connected to the panel, which tab comprises a front tab part and a rear tab part for gripping and forming an opening in the panel, wherein the panel is provided with means preventing an external can structure to engage... | The present invention relates to a panel including a peripheral edge to be connected to a container body of a container, and a tab connected to the panel, which tab includes a front tab part and a rear tab part for gripping and forming an opening in the panel, wherein the panel is provided with means preventing an exte... | 3,700 |
18,168 | 18,168 | 15,342,799 | 3,715 | Method and apparatus are described which are used to provide enhanced functionality on gaming devices associated with the play of wager-based games. A secondary processor, separate from a game controller on the gaming device, can be used to provide the enhanced functionality. In one embodiment, the secondary processor ... | 1. A gaming machine physical item acceptor assembly comprising:
a physical item acceptor; a processor; a first communication port configured to enable the processor to communicate first data to a game controller of a gaming machine, said first data associated with a receipt, via the physical item acceptor, of a physica... | Method and apparatus are described which are used to provide enhanced functionality on gaming devices associated with the play of wager-based games. A secondary processor, separate from a game controller on the gaming device, can be used to provide the enhanced functionality. In one embodiment, the secondary processor ... | 3,700 |
18,169 | 18,169 | 15,894,179 | 3,763 | In a method for producing a thermal component ( 1, 1′ ) a pipe ( 2, 2′,2″ ) having a fluid channel ( 3, 3′, 3″ ) with an inner profile ( 4, 4′ ) is provided, and a swirler ( 6, 6′ ) having an outer profile ( 5, 5′ ) corresponding to the inner profile ( 4, 4′ ) is inserted into the fluid channel ( 3, 3′, 3″ ). A thermal... | 1. A method for producing a thermal component (1, 1′), the method comprising the following steps:
providing a pipe (2, 2′,2″) having a fluid channel (3, 3′, 3″) with an inner profile (4, 4′); and
inserting a swirler (6, 6′) having an outer profile (5, 5′) corresponding to the inner profile (4, 4′) into the fluid channe... | In a method for producing a thermal component ( 1, 1′ ) a pipe ( 2, 2′,2″ ) having a fluid channel ( 3, 3′, 3″ ) with an inner profile ( 4, 4′ ) is provided, and a swirler ( 6, 6′ ) having an outer profile ( 5, 5′ ) corresponding to the inner profile ( 4, 4′ ) is inserted into the fluid channel ( 3, 3′, 3″ ). A thermal... | 3,700 |
18,170 | 18,170 | 15,490,230 | 3,791 | System and methods for monitoring and/or controlling nerve activity in a subject are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes electrodes configured to be placed proximate to a subject's skin, and a signal detector configured to detect electrical signals using the electrodes. The system also includes a signal proc... | 1. A system for monitoring nerve activity in a subject, the system comprising:
a plurality of electrodes configured for placement at in locations proximate to a subject's skin; a signal detector configured to detect electrical signals from the subject using the plurality of electrodes; and a signal processor configured... | System and methods for monitoring and/or controlling nerve activity in a subject are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes electrodes configured to be placed proximate to a subject's skin, and a signal detector configured to detect electrical signals using the electrodes. The system also includes a signal proc... | 3,700 |
18,171 | 18,171 | 13,566,659 | 3,731 | A chainable dunnage supply material, such as a roll of paper, for creating an extended or continuous supply of material, by chaining multiple units together. The dunnage supply arrangement comprises a first supply unit of an elongated web of material in a high-density arrangement, where the material may be converted in... | 1. A dunnage supply arrangement, comprising:
a first supply unit of an elongated web of material in a high-density arrangement, the material being convertible to a low-density dunnage in a dunnage mechanism, the elongated web of material having first and second longitudinal ends; a connecting member disposed adjacent t... | A chainable dunnage supply material, such as a roll of paper, for creating an extended or continuous supply of material, by chaining multiple units together. The dunnage supply arrangement comprises a first supply unit of an elongated web of material in a high-density arrangement, where the material may be converted in... | 3,700 |
18,172 | 18,172 | 14,966,053 | 3,791 | An apparatus for obtaining bio information includes: a first electrode portion including a current electrode and a voltage electrode arranged to contact a first body portion of a subject; a second electrode portion including a current electrode and a voltage electrode arranged to contact a second body portion of the su... | 1. An apparatus for obtaining bio information, the apparatus comprising:
a first electrode portion comprising a current electrode and a voltage electrode which are arranged to contact a first body portion of a subject; a second electrode portion comprising a current electrode and a voltage electrode which are arranged ... | An apparatus for obtaining bio information includes: a first electrode portion including a current electrode and a voltage electrode arranged to contact a first body portion of a subject; a second electrode portion including a current electrode and a voltage electrode arranged to contact a second body portion of the su... | 3,700 |
18,173 | 18,173 | 16,152,747 | 3,715 | A gaming machine is described herein. The gaming machine includes a game control unit programmed to display a game screen including a primary game area a plurality of primary game reels and a bonus feature event area including a plurality of bonus prize cells. Each bonus prize cell is configured to display a randomly s... | 1. A gaming machine, comprising:
an operation unit; a display unit; a memory device storing a game execution program including computer instructions for generating a game using computer-generated images; and a game control unit including a processor programmed to execute the game execution program to: display a game sc... | A gaming machine is described herein. The gaming machine includes a game control unit programmed to display a game screen including a primary game area a plurality of primary game reels and a bonus feature event area including a plurality of bonus prize cells. Each bonus prize cell is configured to display a randomly s... | 3,700 |
18,174 | 18,174 | 15,579,108 | 3,763 | The present disclosure relates to stacked, grid storage systems such as densely packed storage systems, and methods of adjusting, regulating, controlling and maintaining the temperature of storage systems. | 1. A storage system, comprising:
two substantially perpendicular sets of rails forming a grid above a workspace, the workspace having a plurality of stacked containers; a plurality of robotic load handling devices operating on the grid above the workspace, the load handling devices having a body mounted on wheels, a fi... | The present disclosure relates to stacked, grid storage systems such as densely packed storage systems, and methods of adjusting, regulating, controlling and maintaining the temperature of storage systems.1. A storage system, comprising:
two substantially perpendicular sets of rails forming a grid above a workspace, th... | 3,700 |
18,175 | 18,175 | 15,421,170 | 3,786 | A protective cover for an affected area of a patient, particularly associated with an insertion site of a catheter or other puncture or opening in a patient's skin, comprising a body portion including an aperture, and a window portion, wherein the body portion and window portion each optionally comprises an antimicrobi... | 1. A protective cover for an affected area of a subject, comprising:
a body portion comprising an aperture, the body portion comprising a cotton or equivalent material; and a window portion wherein the body portion and window portion each optionally comprises an antimicrobial composition. 2. The protective cover of cla... | A protective cover for an affected area of a patient, particularly associated with an insertion site of a catheter or other puncture or opening in a patient's skin, comprising a body portion including an aperture, and a window portion, wherein the body portion and window portion each optionally comprises an antimicrobi... | 3,700 |
18,176 | 18,176 | 15,850,024 | 3,792 | Techniques for using multiple physiological parameters to provide an early warning for worsening heart failure are described. A system is provided that monitors a multiple diagnostic parameters indicative of worsening heart failure. The parameters preferably include are least one parameter acquired from an implanted de... | 1. A method comprising:
monitoring primary and secondary diagnostic parameters associated with heart failure, said primary parameters including intrathoracic impedance, including receiving at least one of said primary parameters from an implanted medical device, said secondary parameters including clinical data not rec... | Techniques for using multiple physiological parameters to provide an early warning for worsening heart failure are described. A system is provided that monitors a multiple diagnostic parameters indicative of worsening heart failure. The parameters preferably include are least one parameter acquired from an implanted de... | 3,700 |
18,177 | 18,177 | 15,910,711 | 3,792 | An earpiece module includes a physiological sensor, an external energy sensor, a transceiver, a communication module, a data storage component, and a power source. The communication module includes a microphone, a speaker, and a signal processor. The signal processor processes audio information received from a remote s... | 1. An earpiece module configured to be worn at an ear of a subject, the earpiece module comprising:
at least one physiological sensor configured to monitor subject pulse rate; at least one external energy sensor configured to monitor temperature, sound, or light in an environment external to the ear of the subject; a t... | An earpiece module includes a physiological sensor, an external energy sensor, a transceiver, a communication module, a data storage component, and a power source. The communication module includes a microphone, a speaker, and a signal processor. The signal processor processes audio information received from a remote s... | 3,700 |
18,178 | 18,178 | 15,915,388 | 3,792 | A system and method designed to encourage entrainment of brain waves with a therapeutic wave of a predetermined frequency. The system uses antennae to emit a modulated high frequency carrier signal that carries the therapeutic signal. The system can be utilized in modification of brainwave frequencies in a local or glo... | 1. A method for entrainment of brain waves comprising:
generating a carrier wave, the carrier wave; modulating the carrier wave by an entrainment wave; emitting the modulated carrier wave from an antenna located about 10 cm or less from a surface of a subject's head such that the emitted modulated carrier wave is direc... | A system and method designed to encourage entrainment of brain waves with a therapeutic wave of a predetermined frequency. The system uses antennae to emit a modulated high frequency carrier signal that carries the therapeutic signal. The system can be utilized in modification of brainwave frequencies in a local or glo... | 3,700 |
18,179 | 18,179 | 15,507,540 | 3,715 | A driver assessment system includes at least one vehicle sensor on a vehicle gathering vehicle dynamics information. At least one occupant sensor gathers driver information. The at least one occupant sensor may be a wearable device or subdermal device on the driver. At least one computer receives the vehicle dynamics i... | 1. A driver assessment system comprising:
at least one vehicle sensor on a vehicle gathering vehicle dynamics information; at least one occupant sensor gathering driver information, wherein the at least one occupant sensor is a wearable device or subdermal device on the driver; and at least one computer receiving the v... | A driver assessment system includes at least one vehicle sensor on a vehicle gathering vehicle dynamics information. At least one occupant sensor gathers driver information. The at least one occupant sensor may be a wearable device or subdermal device on the driver. At least one computer receives the vehicle dynamics i... | 3,700 |
18,180 | 18,180 | 16,733,198 | 3,711 | Provided herein are grip devices and handle grips for the handle of a golf club. The devices and grips generally are a hollow member with a substantially cylindrical body or a tubular sleeve adapted to receive the handle of the golf club therein. The devices and grips may have a length sufficient for one-handed grippin... | 1. A grip device for a golf club, comprising:
a hollow member with a substantially cylindrical body comprising an outer surface, a bore that defines an inner surface therein and a length extending between a proximal open end and a distal open end, and a slit therethrough to the bore along the length of the hollow membe... | Provided herein are grip devices and handle grips for the handle of a golf club. The devices and grips generally are a hollow member with a substantially cylindrical body or a tubular sleeve adapted to receive the handle of the golf club therein. The devices and grips may have a length sufficient for one-handed grippin... | 3,700 |
18,181 | 18,181 | 15,207,640 | 3,741 | A method of mitigating soak-back in a gas turbine engine including an engine core compartment and an active engine core compartment cooling system are provided. The active engine core compartment cooling system includes an aperture extending through a core engine cowl forming a radially outer wall of the engine core co... | 1. An active engine core compartment cooling system comprising:
an aperture extending through a core engine cowl that forms a radially outer wall of the engine core compartment; a cooling fan mounted within the engine core compartment and comprising a cooling fan inlet and a cooling fan outlet, the cooling fan inlet co... | A method of mitigating soak-back in a gas turbine engine including an engine core compartment and an active engine core compartment cooling system are provided. The active engine core compartment cooling system includes an aperture extending through a core engine cowl forming a radially outer wall of the engine core co... | 3,700 |
18,182 | 18,182 | 14,412,552 | 3,745 | An exhaust-gas turbocharger ( 1 ) with a bearing housing ( 2 ), a shaft ( 5 ) mounted in the bearing housing ( 2 ), a turbine wheel ( 6 ) which is arranged on the shaft ( 5 ), a compressor wheel ( 7 ) which is arranged on the shaft ( 5 ), and a wheel side space ( 10 ) between a rear wall ( 8 ) of the turbine wheel ( 6 ... | 1. An exhaust-gas turbocharger (1) comprising:
a bearing housing (2), a shaft (5) mounted in the bearing housing (2), a turbine wheel (6) which is arranged on the shaft (5), a compressor wheel (7) which is arranged on the shaft (5), and a wheel side space (10) between a rear wall (8) of the turbine wheel (6) or compres... | An exhaust-gas turbocharger ( 1 ) with a bearing housing ( 2 ), a shaft ( 5 ) mounted in the bearing housing ( 2 ), a turbine wheel ( 6 ) which is arranged on the shaft ( 5 ), a compressor wheel ( 7 ) which is arranged on the shaft ( 5 ), and a wheel side space ( 10 ) between a rear wall ( 8 ) of the turbine wheel ( 6 ... | 3,700 |
18,183 | 18,183 | 16,048,916 | 3,746 | A convective power generation device is described based on thermal convection and thermal input energy. The energy generation device operates by heating wax and oil by heat from a solar concentrator or geothermal energy; as the weight of the wax becomes liquid that is lighter than the oil, the liquid wax moves up throu... | 1. A convective power generation system, comprising:
a tank containing: a continuous belt with collecting cups, wherein the continuous belt is held taut by at least one pair of rotating devices, including a top rotating device near a top of the tank and a bottom rotating device near a bottom of the tank; and a metal pl... | A convective power generation device is described based on thermal convection and thermal input energy. The energy generation device operates by heating wax and oil by heat from a solar concentrator or geothermal energy; as the weight of the wax becomes liquid that is lighter than the oil, the liquid wax moves up throu... | 3,700 |
18,184 | 18,184 | 15,111,651 | 3,732 | A garment hanger comprising a rail engaging portion and garment supporting means in the form of a deformable elongate member. The end of the elongate member distal from the rail engaging portion comprises a first part of a connection mechanism such that the elongate member can be deformed back upon itself and connected... | 1. A garment hanger comprising a rail engaging portion and garment supporting means in the form of a deformable elongate member, the end of the elongate member distal from the rail engaging portion comprising a first part of a connection mechanism such that the elongate member can be deformed back upon itself and conne... | A garment hanger comprising a rail engaging portion and garment supporting means in the form of a deformable elongate member. The end of the elongate member distal from the rail engaging portion comprises a first part of a connection mechanism such that the elongate member can be deformed back upon itself and connected... | 3,700 |
18,185 | 18,185 | 13,755,783 | 3,715 | A multi-modal interaction modeling system can model a number of different aspects of a human interaction across one or more temporal interaction sequences. Some versions of the system can generate assessments of the nature or quality of the interaction or portions thereof, which can be used to, among other things, prov... | 1. A method for predicting a behavioral event to occur in an interaction involving at least two participants, at least one of the participants being a person, the method comprising, with a computing system:
detecting, from multi-modal data captured by one or more sensing devices, a plurality of different behavioral cue... | A multi-modal interaction modeling system can model a number of different aspects of a human interaction across one or more temporal interaction sequences. Some versions of the system can generate assessments of the nature or quality of the interaction or portions thereof, which can be used to, among other things, prov... | 3,700 |
18,186 | 18,186 | 16,017,705 | 3,762 | A grille assembly having a housing including a corridor between a first end and a second end of the housing. The housing may be fluidly couple with a duct. The grille assembly also includes a core disposed within the corridor and having a plurality of blades that may guide fluid flow through the housing and a first por... | 1. A grille assembly, comprising:
a housing including a corridor between a first end and a second end of the housing, wherein the housing is configured to fluidly couple with a duct; a core disposed within the corridor and comprising a plurality of blades configured to guide fluid flow through the housing; a first port... | A grille assembly having a housing including a corridor between a first end and a second end of the housing. The housing may be fluidly couple with a duct. The grille assembly also includes a core disposed within the corridor and having a plurality of blades that may guide fluid flow through the housing and a first por... | 3,700 |
18,187 | 18,187 | 15,239,086 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine for an aircraft includes a core engine assembly including a compressor section communicating air to a combustor section where the air is mixed with fuel and ignited to generate a high-energy gas flow that is expanded through a turbine section. The turbine section is coupled to drive the compressor ... | 1. A gas turbine engine for an aircraft comprising:
a core engine assembly including a compressor section communicating air to a combustor section where the air is mixed with fuel and ignited to generate a high-energy gas flow that is expanded through a turbine section, wherein the turbine section is coupled to drive t... | A gas turbine engine for an aircraft includes a core engine assembly including a compressor section communicating air to a combustor section where the air is mixed with fuel and ignited to generate a high-energy gas flow that is expanded through a turbine section. The turbine section is coupled to drive the compressor ... | 3,700 |
18,188 | 18,188 | 15,937,492 | 3,752 | Sprayer apparatus for use with an elongate boom may be configured to spray a liquid onto foliage on a ground surface. The sprayer apparatus may include a spray boom, a spray hood coupled to the spray boom, an extension member coupled to the spray boom, and a mounting apparatus coupled to the extension member. The mount... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A method of retrofitting an elongate boom coupled to a tractor with a sprayer apparatus for spraying a liquid onto foliage on a ground surface, the method comprising:
attaching at least one mounting member of a mounting apparatus to the elongate boom, wherein the mounting apparatus further comprise... | Sprayer apparatus for use with an elongate boom may be configured to spray a liquid onto foliage on a ground surface. The sprayer apparatus may include a spray boom, a spray hood coupled to the spray boom, an extension member coupled to the spray boom, and a mounting apparatus coupled to the extension member. The mount... | 3,700 |
18,189 | 18,189 | 15,579,999 | 3,793 | An anatomical structure is detected ( 110 ) in a volume of ultrasound data by identifying ( 150 ) the anatomical structure in another volume of ultrasound data and generating ( 155 ) an image of the anatomical structure and an anatomical landmark. A group of images are generated ( 130 ) of the original volume and compa... | 1. A method of detecting an anatomical structure in a first volume of ultrasound data, the method comprising:
detecting the anatomical structure in a second volume of ultrasound data, the second volume and the first volume representing different but overlapping regions of a patient; generating, by a processor, a second... | An anatomical structure is detected ( 110 ) in a volume of ultrasound data by identifying ( 150 ) the anatomical structure in another volume of ultrasound data and generating ( 155 ) an image of the anatomical structure and an anatomical landmark. A group of images are generated ( 130 ) of the original volume and compa... | 3,700 |
18,190 | 18,190 | 15,444,252 | 3,731 | A product allows gaseous manufacturing by-products to be vented from the inside a sealed package tray. An exemplary method for packaging a device includes sealing the device inside a package tray with a gas-permeable sealing material, resulting in a sealed package tray. The sealing material allows volatile substances t... | 1. A method for packaging a device, the method comprising:
sealing the device inside a package tray with a gas-permeable sealing material, resulting in a sealed package tray, wherein the sealing material allows volatile substances to vent from inside the sealed package tray to outside the sealed package tray. 2. The me... | A product allows gaseous manufacturing by-products to be vented from the inside a sealed package tray. An exemplary method for packaging a device includes sealing the device inside a package tray with a gas-permeable sealing material, resulting in a sealed package tray. The sealing material allows volatile substances t... | 3,700 |
18,191 | 18,191 | 15,196,201 | 3,734 | A belt adaptor for mounting accessories to a tactical belt with an elongated body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side wall and a second side wall defining a belt-receiving area, said area having a height approximately the width of the belt on which it is worn and a width slightly greater than the thi... | 1. A belt adaptor comprising:
a. an elongated body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side wall, and a second side wall integrally formed as a unitary piece and defining a belt-receiving area; b. at least one mounting plate extending laterally from at least one side wall with a plurality of mounting aper... | A belt adaptor for mounting accessories to a tactical belt with an elongated body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side wall and a second side wall defining a belt-receiving area, said area having a height approximately the width of the belt on which it is worn and a width slightly greater than the thi... | 3,700 |
18,192 | 18,192 | 16,230,368 | 3,774 | Prosthetic annuloplasty ring(s) configured to attach to and remodel a valve annulus. Each ring can comprise a generally oval shaped inner body made of a semi-rigid material. The inner body can be surrounded by an outer suture-permeable sheath that permits the ring body to be attached to the valve annulus. The inner bod... | 1. A set of prosthetic annuloplasty rings configured to attach to and remodel a mitral valve annulus, each ring comprising:
a generally oval shaped inner body made of a semi-rigid material that will retain its shape in opposition to stresses imparted by muscles of the heart throughout each beating cycle, the inner body... | Prosthetic annuloplasty ring(s) configured to attach to and remodel a valve annulus. Each ring can comprise a generally oval shaped inner body made of a semi-rigid material. The inner body can be surrounded by an outer suture-permeable sheath that permits the ring body to be attached to the valve annulus. The inner bod... | 3,700 |
18,193 | 18,193 | 15,964,355 | 3,792 | A medical device is configured to deliver a series of electrical stimulation pulses including opposing polarity pulses. The medical device delivers a charge balancing pulse by modifying every nth pulse of the electrical stimulation pulses to reduce a net charge delivered over the series of electrical stimulation pulses... | 1. A medical device comprising:
a therapy delivery circuit comprising a pulse generator configured to generate and deliver electrical stimulation pulses via electrodes coupleable to the therapy delivery circuit; and a control circuit coupled to the therapy delivery circuit and configured to control the therapy delivery... | A medical device is configured to deliver a series of electrical stimulation pulses including opposing polarity pulses. The medical device delivers a charge balancing pulse by modifying every nth pulse of the electrical stimulation pulses to reduce a net charge delivered over the series of electrical stimulation pulses... | 3,700 |
18,194 | 18,194 | 15,896,063 | 3,792 | Systems and methods are disclosed for physical assistance by: during a training phase, capturing muscle signals associated with a predetermined task and training a learning machine to associate the muscle signals with the task; during use, identifying a desired task to the learning machine to retrieve the muscle signal... | 1. A method for assisting a user, the method comprising:
during a training phase, electrically capturing muscle signals associated with a predetermined task from one or more people and training a learning machine including a neural network, a statistical recognizer, or a hidden markov model to associate the electricall... | Systems and methods are disclosed for physical assistance by: during a training phase, capturing muscle signals associated with a predetermined task and training a learning machine to associate the muscle signals with the task; during use, identifying a desired task to the learning machine to retrieve the muscle signal... | 3,700 |
18,195 | 18,195 | 16,122,373 | 3,745 | A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section and a turbine section. The turbine section has at least one turbine rotor that has a radially extending turbine blade and is rotatable about an axis of rotation and at least one turbine vane. A blade outer air seal is positioned radially outwardly of a radially outer t... | 1. A gas turbine engine, comprising:
a compressor section and a turbine section; said turbine section having at least one turbine rotor having a radially extending turbine blade and being rotatable about an axis of rotation, and at least one turbine vane; a blade outer air seal positioned radially outwardly of a radial... | A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section and a turbine section. The turbine section has at least one turbine rotor that has a radially extending turbine blade and is rotatable about an axis of rotation and at least one turbine vane. A blade outer air seal is positioned radially outwardly of a radially outer t... | 3,700 |
18,196 | 18,196 | 15,050,287 | 3,791 | A vaginal dilation device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the vaginal dilation device is that it is configured to dilate vaginal tissue during labor to prevent tissue damage. Another feature of the vaginal dilation device is that it can be manually controlled to dilate vaginal t... | 1. A method of dilating a vagina of a patient during labor, comprising:
inserting a dilation device into the vagina of the patient; dilating the vagina with the dilation device; measuring a diameter of the dilation device with a diameter sensor; and stopping dilating the vagina when the dilation device reaches a target... | A vaginal dilation device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the vaginal dilation device is that it is configured to dilate vaginal tissue during labor to prevent tissue damage. Another feature of the vaginal dilation device is that it can be manually controlled to dilate vaginal t... | 3,700 |
18,197 | 18,197 | 16,037,056 | 3,745 | The invention relates to a flow arrangement for placing in the hot gas duct of a turbomachine, having a first surrounding-flow structure and a second surrounding-flow structure, the surrounding-flow structures each having, in reference to the surrounding flow in the hot gas duct, a leading edge and, downstream thereof,... | 1. A flow arrangement for placing in the hot gas duct of a turbomachine, comprising:
a first surrounding-flow structure; a second surrounding-flow structure; the first surrounding-flow structure and the second surrounding-flow structure each having, in reference to the surrounding flow in the hot gas duct, a leading ed... | The invention relates to a flow arrangement for placing in the hot gas duct of a turbomachine, having a first surrounding-flow structure and a second surrounding-flow structure, the surrounding-flow structures each having, in reference to the surrounding flow in the hot gas duct, a leading edge and, downstream thereof,... | 3,700 |
18,198 | 18,198 | 14,443,608 | 3,747 | A replaceable fluid container for an engine comprising: a reservoir for holding a fluid; a fluid coupling adapted to provide fluidic communication between the reservoir and a fluid circulation system of an engine; and a data provider arranged such that positioning the container to permit fluidic communication between t... | 1. A replaceable fluid container for an engine comprising:
a reservoir for holding a fluid; a fluid coupling adapted to provide fluidic communication between the reservoir and a fluid circulation system of an engine; and a data provider arranged such that positioning the container to permit fluidic communication betwee... | A replaceable fluid container for an engine comprising: a reservoir for holding a fluid; a fluid coupling adapted to provide fluidic communication between the reservoir and a fluid circulation system of an engine; and a data provider arranged such that positioning the container to permit fluidic communication between t... | 3,700 |
18,199 | 18,199 | 14,809,058 | 3,793 | A target peripheral nerve is treated by providing a real-time fluorescent image of a tissue region where the target peripheral nerve has an enhanced appearance in the fluorescent image. A treatment element is advanced from an adjacent body lumen or cavity through the tissue region or externally aimed toward the periphe... | 1. A method for targeted treatment of a peripheral nerve in a patient, the method comprising:
providing a real-time fluorescent image of a tissue region, wherein a target peripheral nerve has an enhanced appearance in the fluorescent image; advancing a treatment element from an adjacent body lumen or cavity through the... | A target peripheral nerve is treated by providing a real-time fluorescent image of a tissue region where the target peripheral nerve has an enhanced appearance in the fluorescent image. A treatment element is advanced from an adjacent body lumen or cavity through the tissue region or externally aimed toward the periphe... | 3,700 |
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