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18,300 | 18,300 | 16,378,558 | 3,761 | A multi-mode beverage brewer includes a body, a brewing chamber in the body configured to receive beverage brewing material, a flow controller in the body, a selector, and a tray. The flow controller is configured to control a flow of water to the brewing chamber such that in a first mode a first quantity of water or i... | 1. A multi-mode beverage brewer, comprising:
a body; a brewing chamber in the body configured to receive beverage brewing material; a flow controller in the body configured to control a flow of water to the brewing chamber such that in a first mode a first quantity of water or in a second mode a second quantity of wate... | A multi-mode beverage brewer includes a body, a brewing chamber in the body configured to receive beverage brewing material, a flow controller in the body, a selector, and a tray. The flow controller is configured to control a flow of water to the brewing chamber such that in a first mode a first quantity of water or i... | 3,700 |
18,301 | 18,301 | 12,957,085 | 3,791 | Aspects of the present invention are generally directed to using a flexible conductor for transmitting energy to a recipient's cochlea. The flexible conductor may be used to transmit mechanical energy, such as sound vibrations, to the cochlea from an actuator implanted, for example, in a recess in the mastoid bone of t... | 1. A hearing prosthesis for delivering sound vibrations to a component of a recipient's ear, the hearing prosthesis comprising:
an implantable actuator configured to generate the sound vibrations; and a longitudinally-rigid and laterally-flexible elongate conductor adapted to be connected to the actuator and adapted to... | Aspects of the present invention are generally directed to using a flexible conductor for transmitting energy to a recipient's cochlea. The flexible conductor may be used to transmit mechanical energy, such as sound vibrations, to the cochlea from an actuator implanted, for example, in a recess in the mastoid bone of t... | 3,700 |
18,302 | 18,302 | 15,951,366 | 3,763 | A method of operating a vehicle climate system includes, by a controller, responsive to a same blower motor request, operating a blower motor at a first speed responsive to a heater core isolation valve (HCIV) directing coolant used to heat a cabin to an engine. The method further includes, by the controller, responsiv... | 1. A method of operating a vehicle climate system, comprising:
by a controller, responsive to a same blower motor request,
operating a blower motor at a first speed responsive to a heater core isolation valve (HCIV) directing coolant used to heat a cabin to an engine; and
operating the blower motor at a second speed le... | A method of operating a vehicle climate system includes, by a controller, responsive to a same blower motor request, operating a blower motor at a first speed responsive to a heater core isolation valve (HCIV) directing coolant used to heat a cabin to an engine. The method further includes, by the controller, responsiv... | 3,700 |
18,303 | 18,303 | 15,874,257 | 3,771 | Apparatus and methods are disclosed for occluding an anatomical structure including an occlusion apparatus having first and second beams and at least one connector for connecting the respective ends of the beams together. The occlusion apparatus may be adapted for use in a deployment device having a pair of jaws and op... | 1-26. (canceled) 27. An apparatus for occluding an anatomical structure comprising:
a first beam having first and second ends, where at least a portion of the beam is axially and longitudinally hollowed to receive a line; a second beam having first and second ends, where at least a portion of the beam is hollowed to re... | Apparatus and methods are disclosed for occluding an anatomical structure including an occlusion apparatus having first and second beams and at least one connector for connecting the respective ends of the beams together. The occlusion apparatus may be adapted for use in a deployment device having a pair of jaws and op... | 3,700 |
18,304 | 18,304 | 15,611,567 | 3,731 | A bag for enclosing a cushion is disclosed. The bag comprises a tubular sleeve having first and second end pieces coupled to first and second longitudinal ends thereof, a plurality of reinforcing straps encircling a circumference of the tubular sleeve, and at least one handle extending between the plurality of reinforc... | 1. A method of packaging and shipping a cushion, the method comprising:
supplying a cushion to a roll packing machine; compressing the cushion into a cylindrical shape using the roll packing machine; disposing the compressed cushion into a cylindrical bag, the cylindrical bag comprising:
a tubular sleeve;
a first end p... | A bag for enclosing a cushion is disclosed. The bag comprises a tubular sleeve having first and second end pieces coupled to first and second longitudinal ends thereof, a plurality of reinforcing straps encircling a circumference of the tubular sleeve, and at least one handle extending between the plurality of reinforc... | 3,700 |
18,305 | 18,305 | 15,652,541 | 3,731 | A bag includes an upper surface and a lower surface. When the bag is in use, a material being collected in the bag is placed on the upper surface, and the lower surface is in contact with a support surface. The bag further includes a channel and a drawstring located in the channel. The channel has an opening through wh... | 1. A bag comprising:
an upper surface, wherein a material being collected in the bag is placed on the upper surface when the bag is in use in a flat state; a lower surface, wherein the lower surface is in contact with a support surface when the bag is in use in the flat state; a channel; a drawstring located in the cha... | A bag includes an upper surface and a lower surface. When the bag is in use, a material being collected in the bag is placed on the upper surface, and the lower surface is in contact with a support surface. The bag further includes a channel and a drawstring located in the channel. The channel has an opening through wh... | 3,700 |
18,306 | 18,306 | 15,421,912 | 3,715 | A device for providing a tactile feedback includes an imaging device configured to capture an image of a face of a subject, a tactile feedback device, and a controller communicatively coupled to the imaging device and the tactile feedback device. The controller comprising at least one processor and at least one memory ... | 1. A device for providing a tactile feedback, the device comprising:
an imaging device configured to capture an image of a face of a subject; a tactile feedback device; and a controller communicatively coupled to the imaging device and the tactile feedback device, the controller comprising at least one processor and at... | A device for providing a tactile feedback includes an imaging device configured to capture an image of a face of a subject, a tactile feedback device, and a controller communicatively coupled to the imaging device and the tactile feedback device. The controller comprising at least one processor and at least one memory ... | 3,700 |
18,307 | 18,307 | 15,783,741 | 3,745 | A method of flowing cooling fluid through a stator vane in a gas turbine engine includes the step of providing an airfoil that has an exterior wall that provides a cooling cavity. The exterior surface has an interior surface that has multiple pin fins that extend therefrom. A baffle is arranged in the cooling cavity an... | 1. A method of flowing cooling fluid through a stator vane in a gas turbine engine, comprising the steps of:
providing an airfoil having an exterior wall providing a cooling cavity, the exterior surface has an interior surface having multiple pin fins extending therefrom; providing a baffle arranged in the cooling cavi... | A method of flowing cooling fluid through a stator vane in a gas turbine engine includes the step of providing an airfoil that has an exterior wall that provides a cooling cavity. The exterior surface has an interior surface that has multiple pin fins that extend therefrom. A baffle is arranged in the cooling cavity an... | 3,700 |
18,308 | 18,308 | 16,312,681 | 3,745 | A wind turbine blade and a method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The wind turbine blade comprises a profiled contour with leading and trailing edges and a chord extending there between, a blade shell with pressure and suction sides, a first main spar cap integrated in the pressure side, a second main spar cap int... | 1. A wind turbine blade (10) comprising
a profiled contour with a leading edge (56) and a trailing edge (58) and a chord (60) extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge, a blade shell (64) with a pressure side and a suction side, a first main spar cap (70) integrated in the pressure side of the blade shel... | A wind turbine blade and a method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The wind turbine blade comprises a profiled contour with leading and trailing edges and a chord extending there between, a blade shell with pressure and suction sides, a first main spar cap integrated in the pressure side, a second main spar cap int... | 3,700 |
18,309 | 18,309 | 15,787,761 | 3,726 | A mechanical adaptor to enable the motorization of an otherwise non-motorized strut compressor for use in assembling and disassembling a strut assembly of the type having a shock absorber axially disposed within a coil spring. The adaptor when used in combination with an electric pipe threader and an otherwise non-moto... | 1. A mechanical adaptor for compressing springs with a strut spring compressor using a portable electric pipe threader motor assembly, said mechanical adaptor comprising:
a. a metal unitary hub with a top portion and a bottom portion, each having a vertical centered axis; b. said top portion having an outside surface c... | A mechanical adaptor to enable the motorization of an otherwise non-motorized strut compressor for use in assembling and disassembling a strut assembly of the type having a shock absorber axially disposed within a coil spring. The adaptor when used in combination with an electric pipe threader and an otherwise non-moto... | 3,700 |
18,310 | 18,310 | 15,130,624 | 3,711 | Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a solvable puzzle game including a matrix having N 2 unfilled cells arranged in N rows, N columns, and N sub-matrices, whereby each sub-matrix can be formed from N continuous unfilled cells. Each unfilled cell can be fillable with one indicia selected from N discret... | 1. A solvable puzzle game comprising:
a matrix having N2 unfilled cells arranged in N rows, N columns, and N sub-matrices, each said sub-matrix formed from N continuous unfilled cells; each said unfilled cell fillable with one indicia selected from N discrete indicia to provide a filled cell; each said row, said column... | Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a solvable puzzle game including a matrix having N 2 unfilled cells arranged in N rows, N columns, and N sub-matrices, whereby each sub-matrix can be formed from N continuous unfilled cells. Each unfilled cell can be fillable with one indicia selected from N discret... | 3,700 |
18,311 | 18,311 | 15,949,423 | 3,761 | An apparatus is provided that includes a first distal end and a second distal end. The apparatus also includes a first connecting member located at the first distal end and a second connecting member located at the second distal end. The apparatus also includes at least one bracket secured within the apparatus at the f... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a first distal end and a second distal end; a first connecting member located at the first distal end; a second connecting member located at the second distal end; at least one bracket secured within the apparatus at the first and second connecting members, the at least one bracket comprisin... | An apparatus is provided that includes a first distal end and a second distal end. The apparatus also includes a first connecting member located at the first distal end and a second connecting member located at the second distal end. The apparatus also includes at least one bracket secured within the apparatus at the f... | 3,700 |
18,312 | 18,312 | 15,521,954 | 3,791 | Data, images and video characterizing mammalian skin damage conditions are collected and analyzed in part using a mobile device as a data collection engine at the point of care. The device establishes communications with a server where the information is stored in a database. The server has an image analysis component ... | 1. A method for assessing progress of changes over time to a skin condition that is visible on a mammalian subject, comprising:
obtaining and processing an electromagnetic image of the skin condition in successive iterations at successive times, to characterize the skin condition according to a set of parameter values ... | Data, images and video characterizing mammalian skin damage conditions are collected and analyzed in part using a mobile device as a data collection engine at the point of care. The device establishes communications with a server where the information is stored in a database. The server has an image analysis component ... | 3,700 |
18,313 | 18,313 | 14,905,770 | 3,772 | Systems and methods for mixing an oral care formulation base with one or more oral care additives in-situ. In one aspect, the invention can be a method of making an oral care formulation for consumer use, the method comprising: a) providing a first dose of an oral care formulation base to an oral cavity of a test subje... | 1. A method of making an oral care formulation for consumer use, the method comprising:
a) providing a first dose of an oral care formulation base to an oral cavity of a test subject; b) dispensing one or more oral care additives to the oral cavity in accordance with a first dispensing regimen during the performance of... | Systems and methods for mixing an oral care formulation base with one or more oral care additives in-situ. In one aspect, the invention can be a method of making an oral care formulation for consumer use, the method comprising: a) providing a first dose of an oral care formulation base to an oral cavity of a test subje... | 3,700 |
18,314 | 18,314 | 15,828,597 | 3,731 | A cutting and/or creasing rule is produced on a 3D printing machine which may be mounted on a board for use is a die for cutting and/or creasing a sheet of paperboard or other material into a blank for a carton. With the advent of additive manufacturing, i.e. 3D printing, it is now possible to eliminate traditional slo... | 1. A cutting/creasing rule for use on a die board for producing a carton blank in a sheet of blank material, the rule comprising:
a proximal portion; a distal portion projecting from the proximal portion; and a tip on the distal portion which acts upon the sheet of blank material to form at least one of a cut and a cre... | A cutting and/or creasing rule is produced on a 3D printing machine which may be mounted on a board for use is a die for cutting and/or creasing a sheet of paperboard or other material into a blank for a carton. With the advent of additive manufacturing, i.e. 3D printing, it is now possible to eliminate traditional slo... | 3,700 |
18,315 | 18,315 | 15,335,286 | 3,791 | A coil configuration and method for transcranial magnetic stimulation enabling stimulation of deep regions of the brain without excessively stimulating the cortex is provided. The coil configuration utilizes at least one coil to produce an off-plane magnetic field to enhance the magnetic field from a top TMS coil. In o... | 1. An apparatus for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of deep regions of a patient's brain, comprising:
a top coil configured to produce a magnetic field suitable for transcranial magnetic stimulation; at least one coil configured to produce at least one off... | A coil configuration and method for transcranial magnetic stimulation enabling stimulation of deep regions of the brain without excessively stimulating the cortex is provided. The coil configuration utilizes at least one coil to produce an off-plane magnetic field to enhance the magnetic field from a top TMS coil. In o... | 3,700 |
18,316 | 18,316 | 15,603,278 | 3,715 | Examples are disclosed that relate to detecting cheating at a game platform level using machine learning techniques. One example provides a computing system comprising a logic subsystem and a data-holding subsystem. The data-holding subsystem comprises instructions executable by the logic subsystem to receive notificat... | 1. A computing system comprising:
a logic subsystem including a logic device; and a storage subsystem comprising a storage device, the storage subsystem comprising instructions executable by the logic subsystem to implement an online game platform and,
for a game available in an online game platform, receive informatio... | Examples are disclosed that relate to detecting cheating at a game platform level using machine learning techniques. One example provides a computing system comprising a logic subsystem and a data-holding subsystem. The data-holding subsystem comprises instructions executable by the logic subsystem to receive notificat... | 3,700 |
18,317 | 18,317 | 16,285,622 | 3,792 | During an ablation procedure, such as ablation of the left ventricle of the heart, thermal damage to adjacent structures is avoided by this method. An ultrasound probe is placed within the esophagus near the left atrium, or placed at other locations sufficiently close to the ablation site to image tissues to be protect... | 1. A method for ablation of bodily structures while protecting adjacent tissues from damage, the method including the steps of:
placing an ablation tool adjacent to a target bodily structure to be ablated; locating an ultrasound probe within range of tissues to be protected; operating the ablation tool to ablate the ta... | During an ablation procedure, such as ablation of the left ventricle of the heart, thermal damage to adjacent structures is avoided by this method. An ultrasound probe is placed within the esophagus near the left atrium, or placed at other locations sufficiently close to the ablation site to image tissues to be protect... | 3,700 |
18,318 | 18,318 | 15,652,832 | 3,791 | Methods are disclosed for measuring the size of body parts treated by a compression therapy device. Either the volume or circumference of the body part may be measure. The methods my include evacuating an inflatable compression sleeve to a known pressure, inserting the body part into the compression sleeve, inflating t... | 1. A method of electronically measuring a volume of a body part using a compression therapy device, the method comprising;
providing the compression therapy device comprising
an inflatable compression sleeve comprising at least one compression cell, the inflatable compression sleeve adapted to deliver compressive force... | Methods are disclosed for measuring the size of body parts treated by a compression therapy device. Either the volume or circumference of the body part may be measure. The methods my include evacuating an inflatable compression sleeve to a known pressure, inserting the body part into the compression sleeve, inflating t... | 3,700 |
18,319 | 18,319 | 16,007,489 | 3,746 | An exhaust gas treatment system for an internal combustion engine with an exhaust gas pathway configured to receive exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine. The system includes a heater operable to heat the exhaust gas as it passes through the exhaust gas pathway, an injector configured to inject reductant into... | 1. An exhaust gas treatment system for an internal combustion engine, the system comprising:
an exhaust gas pathway configured to receive exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine; a heater operable to heat the exhaust gas as it passes through the exhaust gas pathway; an injector configured to inject reductant in... | An exhaust gas treatment system for an internal combustion engine with an exhaust gas pathway configured to receive exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine. The system includes a heater operable to heat the exhaust gas as it passes through the exhaust gas pathway, an injector configured to inject reductant into... | 3,700 |
18,320 | 18,320 | 15,313,788 | 3,785 | Devices and systems with methods for detecting a sealing condition between a patient interface and a patient, and adjusting the patient interface to maintain the patient interface in sealing contact with the patient. The patient interface may include a sealing structure to form a seal on the patient, and a positioning ... | 1. A patient interface for sealed delivery of a flow of breathable gas to a patient's airway, the patient interface comprising:
a sealing structure having a seal surface to contact skin on the patient's face; a positioning structure to secure the sealing structure to the patient's face; a sensor at the seal surface to ... | Devices and systems with methods for detecting a sealing condition between a patient interface and a patient, and adjusting the patient interface to maintain the patient interface in sealing contact with the patient. The patient interface may include a sealing structure to form a seal on the patient, and a positioning ... | 3,700 |
18,321 | 18,321 | 15,418,129 | 3,771 | Devices used to capture sutures are described. More particularly, suture capture devices described herein include an elongate cannulated tool having a first end with a sharpened point configured to pierce tissue, and an elongate hook member positioned within a hollowed center region of the elongate cannulated tool that... | 1. A suture capture device, comprising:
an elongate cannulated tool, a first end of the elongate: cannulated tool comprising a sharpened point configured to pierce tissue; an elongate hook member positioned within a hollowed center region of the elongate cannulated tool, the elongate hook member comprising a hook on a ... | Devices used to capture sutures are described. More particularly, suture capture devices described herein include an elongate cannulated tool having a first end with a sharpened point configured to pierce tissue, and an elongate hook member positioned within a hollowed center region of the elongate cannulated tool that... | 3,700 |
18,322 | 18,322 | 16,008,266 | 3,785 | The invention relates to a respiratory mask of modular construction. The main components are reduced to four parts and are provided by the mask body, the forehead support, the mask bead and the attachment piece. The design, according to the invention, of the outflow structure between mask body and forehead support make... | 1-21. (canceled) 22. A respiratory mask, wherein the mask comprises a mask bead, which seals off the mask in a direction of a patient, a mask body, and at least one wing for receiving a harness clip for fixing a head harness on the mask, the wing having a funnel-shaped cutout, and the harness clip locking in a region o... | The invention relates to a respiratory mask of modular construction. The main components are reduced to four parts and are provided by the mask body, the forehead support, the mask bead and the attachment piece. The design, according to the invention, of the outflow structure between mask body and forehead support make... | 3,700 |
18,323 | 18,323 | 15,510,879 | 3,794 | A heat exchanger is disclosed for causing cryolysis of adipose tissue of a human tongue. The heat exchanger includes a body having cooling channels for circulating fluids therein. The body forms a contact surface that contacts a portion of the dorsal surface of the tongue and a portion of the base of the tongue. The he... | 1. A heat exchanger for causing cryolysis of adipose tissue of a human tongue, the heat exchanger comprising:
a cooling inlet; a cooling outlet; a body having one or more channels for circulating a heat-transfer fluid therein, the one or more channels connecting the cooling inlet and cooling outlet, the body forming a ... | A heat exchanger is disclosed for causing cryolysis of adipose tissue of a human tongue. The heat exchanger includes a body having cooling channels for circulating fluids therein. The body forms a contact surface that contacts a portion of the dorsal surface of the tongue and a portion of the base of the tongue. The he... | 3,700 |
18,324 | 18,324 | 13,679,093 | 3,745 | A contoured stator shroud has a stator chord overhang having a surface which varies in elevation forming a plurality of surface contours, wherein the contours reduce clearance between adjacent vanes during off design performance positioning of the vanes. | 1. A contoured stator shroud vane assembly in a gas turbine engine having an inlet end, an outlet end and a plurality of propulsor components, comprising:
a stator shroud having a generally circular cross-section; said shroud having a forward end, an aft end and at least one surface extending between said first end and... | A contoured stator shroud has a stator chord overhang having a surface which varies in elevation forming a plurality of surface contours, wherein the contours reduce clearance between adjacent vanes during off design performance positioning of the vanes.1. A contoured stator shroud vane assembly in a gas turbine engine... | 3,700 |
18,325 | 18,325 | 13,472,166 | 3,715 | A system for managing critical student information is disclosed generally comprising storing information associated with individual students, such as important medical information or contact information for the student's parent or guardian, and providing different authorized users, such as school administrators, teache... | 1. A computer implemented method for managing student information, comprising the steps of:
storing student information for each one of a plurality of students; associating at least one of a plurality of group identifiers with the stored student information for each of the plurality of students, wherein each of the gro... | A system for managing critical student information is disclosed generally comprising storing information associated with individual students, such as important medical information or contact information for the student's parent or guardian, and providing different authorized users, such as school administrators, teache... | 3,700 |
18,326 | 18,326 | 14,768,950 | 3,735 | One aspect of the invention provides a cap comprising: a plane defining an opening and a slidable closure adapted and configured to seal the opening. The slidable closure includes: a projection extending above an external surface of the plane and a flexible seal coupled to the projection and located on an internal surf... | 1. A cap comprising:
a plane defining an opening; and a slidable closure adapted and configured to seal the opening, the slidable closure comprising:
a projection extending above an external surface of the plane; and
a flexible seal coupled to the projection and located on an internal surface of the plane opposite the ... | One aspect of the invention provides a cap comprising: a plane defining an opening and a slidable closure adapted and configured to seal the opening. The slidable closure includes: a projection extending above an external surface of the plane and a flexible seal coupled to the projection and located on an internal surf... | 3,700 |
18,327 | 18,327 | 16,583,323 | 3,724 | A saw device includes a motor having a motor output shaft and a drivetrain that includes a gear train and a chain drive. The gear train has a first gear fixedly connected to the motor output shaft and a second gear fixedly connected to an intermediate shaft, the first gear meshing with the second gear so as to transmit... | 1. A saw device comprising:
a motor having a motor output shaft; a drivetrain comprising:
a gear train having a first gear fixedly connected to the motor output shaft and a second gear fixedly connected to an intermediate shaft, the first gear meshing with the second gear so as to transmit rotation from the motor outpu... | A saw device includes a motor having a motor output shaft and a drivetrain that includes a gear train and a chain drive. The gear train has a first gear fixedly connected to the motor output shaft and a second gear fixedly connected to an intermediate shaft, the first gear meshing with the second gear so as to transmit... | 3,700 |
18,328 | 18,328 | 15,727,654 | 3,763 | An ice bucket for storing ice pieces having noise dampening characteristics is provided for use in a refrigerator. For example, a noise dampening lining material is disposed on at least a portion of at least one the bottom wall or the side wall in the interior space of the ice bucket. Alternatively, at least a portion ... | 1. A refrigerator comprising:
an ice compartment region disposed in at least one of a fresh food compartment or a freezer compartment; an ice maker disposed in the ice compartment region; and a removable ice bucket for storing ice, the removable ice bucket being removably disposed in the ice compartment region, wherein... | An ice bucket for storing ice pieces having noise dampening characteristics is provided for use in a refrigerator. For example, a noise dampening lining material is disposed on at least a portion of at least one the bottom wall or the side wall in the interior space of the ice bucket. Alternatively, at least a portion ... | 3,700 |
18,329 | 18,329 | 13,591,615 | 3,715 | Various methods and apparatus related to gaming are described. Some embodiments relate to managing risk. Risk may be managed across different jurisdictions and among a plurality of wagering venues. Other embodiments are described. | 1-20. (canceled) 21. An apparatus comprising:
a non-transitory machine readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of instructions that when executed by a computing device cause the computing device to: determine an amount of money wagered on each side of a two sided wager proposition through a first wagering ven... | Various methods and apparatus related to gaming are described. Some embodiments relate to managing risk. Risk may be managed across different jurisdictions and among a plurality of wagering venues. Other embodiments are described.1-20. (canceled) 21. An apparatus comprising:
a non-transitory machine readable medium hav... | 3,700 |
18,330 | 18,330 | 15,751,253 | 3,791 | A capnograph device includes a carbon dioxide measurement component ( 20 ) configured to measure respiratory carbon dioxide level, and an electronic processor ( 30 ) programmed to generate a capnogram signal ( 40 ) and compute an end-tidal carbon dioxide (etCO 2 ) signal ( 50 ) by performing a sliding window maximum op... | 1. A capnograph device comprising:
a carbon dioxide measurement component configured to measure respiratory carbon dioxide level; and an electronic processor programmed to:
generate a capnogram signal comprising respiratory carbon dioxide level measured by the carbon dioxide measurement component as a function of time;... | A capnograph device includes a carbon dioxide measurement component ( 20 ) configured to measure respiratory carbon dioxide level, and an electronic processor ( 30 ) programmed to generate a capnogram signal ( 40 ) and compute an end-tidal carbon dioxide (etCO 2 ) signal ( 50 ) by performing a sliding window maximum op... | 3,700 |
18,331 | 18,331 | 16,573,431 | 3,799 | A gaming system includes at least one input device adapted to receive a physical item associated with a monetary value that establishes a credit balance, an input indicative of a wager drawn on the credit balance for a wagering game, and a cashout input that initiates a payout from the credit balance. In response to a ... | 1. A gaming system comprising:
a gaming machine primarily dedicated to playing at least one casino wagering game, the gaming machine including an electronic display device and one or more electronic input devices; and game-logic circuitry configured to:
detect, via at least one of the one or more electronic input devic... | A gaming system includes at least one input device adapted to receive a physical item associated with a monetary value that establishes a credit balance, an input indicative of a wager drawn on the credit balance for a wagering game, and a cashout input that initiates a payout from the credit balance. In response to a ... | 3,700 |
18,332 | 18,332 | 15,430,785 | 3,736 | A folded bag comprising a front side, a rear side, and left and right sides connecting the front and rear sides, each side having a top edge and a bottom edge; a plurality of left simple gussets and a plurality of right simple gussets formed in each of the left and right bag sides, respectively, wherein each simple gus... | 1. A method for forming a folded bag having a front side, a rear side, and left and right sides connecting said front and rear sides, each of the sides having a top edge and a bottom edge opposite the top edge, the method comprising the steps of:
a) first forming a tube of material; b) second forming said tube of mater... | A folded bag comprising a front side, a rear side, and left and right sides connecting the front and rear sides, each side having a top edge and a bottom edge; a plurality of left simple gussets and a plurality of right simple gussets formed in each of the left and right bag sides, respectively, wherein each simple gus... | 3,700 |
18,333 | 18,333 | 14,353,794 | 3,772 | Dental implant systems, components and methods feature use of a mounting component onto which an abutment is to be cast or soldered. The mounting component is configured with an upper end that is contoured in a spherical or other suitable manner to present a surface over which the abutment can be slid into various posi... | 1. A dental implant abutment mounting system for supporting an abutment on a dental implant, the system comprising:
a transmucosal collar comprising a lower portion configured to engage an upper end of the dental implant, a cylindrical upper portion having external threading thereon, and an axial bore passing fully thr... | Dental implant systems, components and methods feature use of a mounting component onto which an abutment is to be cast or soldered. The mounting component is configured with an upper end that is contoured in a spherical or other suitable manner to present a surface over which the abutment can be slid into various posi... | 3,700 |
18,334 | 18,334 | 15,112,042 | 3,761 | A feedstock for an additive manufacturing process includes a pre-ceramic polymer intermixed with a base material. A method of additive manufacturing includes melting and pyrolizing a feedstock containing metal and a pre-ceramic polymer. An article of manufacture includes an additive manufacturing component including a ... | 1. A feedstock for an additive manufacturing process, comprising:
a pre-ceramic polymer intermixed with a base material. 2. The feedstock as recited in claim 1, wherein the pre-ceramic polymer coats the base material. 3. The feedstock as recited in claim 2, wherein the feedstock has a particle size in a range of 5 to 2... | A feedstock for an additive manufacturing process includes a pre-ceramic polymer intermixed with a base material. A method of additive manufacturing includes melting and pyrolizing a feedstock containing metal and a pre-ceramic polymer. An article of manufacture includes an additive manufacturing component including a ... | 3,700 |
18,335 | 18,335 | 14,884,021 | 3,792 | A method of treating a patient, comprising: sensing a biological parameter indicative of respiration; analyzing the biological parameter to identify a respiratory cycle; identifying an inspiratory phase of the respiratory cycle; and delivering stimulation to a hypoglossal nerve of the patient, wherein stimulation is de... | 1. A method of treating a patient, comprising:
sensing a biological parameter indicative of respiration; analyzing the biological parameter to identify a respiratory cycle; identifying an inspiratory phase of the respiratory cycle; and delivering stimulation to a hypoglossal nerve of the patient, wherein stimulation is... | A method of treating a patient, comprising: sensing a biological parameter indicative of respiration; analyzing the biological parameter to identify a respiratory cycle; identifying an inspiratory phase of the respiratory cycle; and delivering stimulation to a hypoglossal nerve of the patient, wherein stimulation is de... | 3,700 |
18,336 | 18,336 | 15,409,593 | 3,794 | An end effector assembly includes a first jaw member having a first tissue-contacting surface, a second jaw member coupled to the first jaw member and having a second tissue-contacting surface, and one or more clips supported by the first and second jaw members. The first and second tissue-contacting surfaces conduct e... | 1. An end effector assembly, comprising:
a first jaw member having a first tissue-contacting surface; a second jaw member coupled to the first jaw member and having a second tissue-contacting surface, the first and second tissue-contacting surfaces configured to conduct electrical energy to seal tissue disposed between... | An end effector assembly includes a first jaw member having a first tissue-contacting surface, a second jaw member coupled to the first jaw member and having a second tissue-contacting surface, and one or more clips supported by the first and second jaw members. The first and second tissue-contacting surfaces conduct e... | 3,700 |
18,337 | 18,337 | 16,664,261 | 3,754 | A non-aspirating dispenser containing a gel therein for delivery to a desired surface such as a medical article. More specifically, a gel that is dispensed in the form of droplets that are free of air or a gas therein and with reduced drift potential. The dispenser has a container having a flexible bag therein enclosin... | 1. An ergonomic friendly non-aspirating dispenser for ejecting a thixotropic gel, comprising:
a dispenser, said dispenser having walls forming a container and a flexible bag therein, a non-bag volume located between said dispenser walls and said flexible bag, said dispenser adapted to eject a thixotropic gel in the for... | A non-aspirating dispenser containing a gel therein for delivery to a desired surface such as a medical article. More specifically, a gel that is dispensed in the form of droplets that are free of air or a gas therein and with reduced drift potential. The dispenser has a container having a flexible bag therein enclosin... | 3,700 |
18,338 | 18,338 | 15,738,751 | 3,711 | In order to provide a composite object that can be produced at high quality and low cost using a 3D printer, a composite object includes: a first object obtained by assembling one or at least two assemblable toy blocks; and a second object constituted by one or at least two parts produced through 3D printing, and confi... | 1. A composite object comprising:
a first object; and a second object constituted by one or more parts produced through 3D printing, and configured to be attached to the first object so as to cover at least a portion except for part of a surface thereof, the second object being different from the first object. 2. The c... | In order to provide a composite object that can be produced at high quality and low cost using a 3D printer, a composite object includes: a first object obtained by assembling one or at least two assemblable toy blocks; and a second object constituted by one or at least two parts produced through 3D printing, and confi... | 3,700 |
18,339 | 18,339 | 14,318,996 | 3,731 | A fastener cartridge can include, one, a cartridge body comprising a deck and a plurality of fastener cavities and, two, a plurality of fasteners positioned in the fastener cavities. The cartridge body can further comprise extensions extending from the deck having different sizes and/or configurations. The extensions c... | 1. A fastener cartridge for use with a surgical instrument, wherein said fastener cartridge comprises:
a cartridge body, wherein a plurality of fastener cavities are defined into said cartridge body, and wherein said cartridge body comprises:
a deck, wherein each said fastener cavity comprises an opening in said deck;
... | A fastener cartridge can include, one, a cartridge body comprising a deck and a plurality of fastener cavities and, two, a plurality of fasteners positioned in the fastener cavities. The cartridge body can further comprise extensions extending from the deck having different sizes and/or configurations. The extensions c... | 3,700 |
18,340 | 18,340 | 15,592,646 | 3,731 | Provided is a dunnage apparatus, comprising a converting station and a static remover. The converting station converts a line of high-density stock material into low density dunnage and moves the dunnage along a material path in a downstream direction. The static remover is electrically grounded and contacts the dunnag... | 1. A dunnage apparatus, comprising:
a converting station that converts a line of high-density stock material into low density dunnage and moves the dunnage along a material path; and a static remover that is electrically grounded and that contacts the dunnage to thereby remove static buildup from the material. 2. The d... | Provided is a dunnage apparatus, comprising a converting station and a static remover. The converting station converts a line of high-density stock material into low density dunnage and moves the dunnage along a material path in a downstream direction. The static remover is electrically grounded and contacts the dunnag... | 3,700 |
18,341 | 18,341 | 15,872,280 | 3,791 | Sensor devices including dissolvable tissue-piercing tips are provided. Methods of using and fabricating sensor devices are also provided. | 1. A sensor device for measuring an analyte concentration in a host, the sensor device comprising:
a sensor unit comprising a sensor body, at least one electrode, and a membrane covering at least a portion of the at least one electrode; a tissue-piercing element comprising a dissolvable material that dissolves after in... | Sensor devices including dissolvable tissue-piercing tips are provided. Methods of using and fabricating sensor devices are also provided.1. A sensor device for measuring an analyte concentration in a host, the sensor device comprising:
a sensor unit comprising a sensor body, at least one electrode, and a membrane cove... | 3,700 |
18,342 | 18,342 | 14,751,137 | 3,792 | Disclosed herein are electrode assemblies configured for use with a medical device, such as an implantable medical device. In one aspect, the disclosed electrode assembly includes at least a first electrode and a second electrode, each of which is configured to deliver electrical stimuli to a body part of a recipient. ... | 1. An assembly comprising:
a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein each electrode is configured to deliver electrical stimuli to a body part of a recipient; a first wire attached at one end to the first electrode and comprising a first conductor that has a first diameter, wherein the first wire passes through... | Disclosed herein are electrode assemblies configured for use with a medical device, such as an implantable medical device. In one aspect, the disclosed electrode assembly includes at least a first electrode and a second electrode, each of which is configured to deliver electrical stimuli to a body part of a recipient. ... | 3,700 |
18,343 | 18,343 | 15,368,726 | 3,741 | A gas turbine engine comprises a compressor section having a downstream most end and a cooling air tap at a location spaced upstream from the downstream most end. The cooling air tap is passed through at least one boost compressor and at least one heat exchanger, and then passed to a turbine section to cool the turbine... | 1. A gas turbine engine comprising:
a compressor section having a downstream most end and a cooling air tap at a location spaced upstream from said downstream most end; and said cooling air tap being passed through at least one boost compressor and at least one heat exchanger, and then passed to a turbine section to co... | A gas turbine engine comprises a compressor section having a downstream most end and a cooling air tap at a location spaced upstream from the downstream most end. The cooling air tap is passed through at least one boost compressor and at least one heat exchanger, and then passed to a turbine section to cool the turbine... | 3,700 |
18,344 | 18,344 | 16,474,742 | 3,747 | Various arrangements of a turbine for a rotating coalescer element of a crankcase ventilation system for an internal combustion engine are described. In some arrangements, the turbine is an impulse turbine, which is also known as a pelton turbine or a turgo turbine. The turbine is used to convert hydraulic power from a... | 1. A turbine comprising:
a central body; and a plurality of buckets coupled to the central body, the plurality of buckets configured to convert hydraulic energy from a stream of fluid into mechanical energy to rotate the turbine, each bucket of the plurality of buckets includes a non-wetting surface with respect to the... | Various arrangements of a turbine for a rotating coalescer element of a crankcase ventilation system for an internal combustion engine are described. In some arrangements, the turbine is an impulse turbine, which is also known as a pelton turbine or a turgo turbine. The turbine is used to convert hydraulic power from a... | 3,700 |
18,345 | 18,345 | 14,027,409 | 3,731 | An apparatus and methods are described for protecting an operator from sudden, unexpected or dangerous movement of powered hand held tools and the like. A set of parameters for safe operation of the tool are provided, which parameters may be adjusted or selected based on the manner in which the tool is being operated. ... | 1. A method of limiting unwanted movement of a power tool comprising:
providing acceleration parameters within which a power tool may be safely operated and storing said acceleration parameters in a memory device; measuring acceleration of said power tool during operation with a 3-axis accelerometer attached to said po... | An apparatus and methods are described for protecting an operator from sudden, unexpected or dangerous movement of powered hand held tools and the like. A set of parameters for safe operation of the tool are provided, which parameters may be adjusted or selected based on the manner in which the tool is being operated. ... | 3,700 |
18,346 | 18,346 | 13,528,111 | 3,786 | The invention provides a condom made of latex with a skin tone appearance wherein said skin tone is selected from within a spectrum of skin tones. The invention also provides a condom array including plural skin toned condoms, said array suitable to allow a user to select a condom having a particular skin tone, said ar... | 1. A condom made of latex with a skin tone appearance wherein said skin tone is selected from the skin tones illustrated in FIG. 1 2. A condom made of latex with a skin toned appearance wherein said skin tone is selected from the skin tones illustrated in FIG. 2. 3. A condom made of latex with a skin toned appearance w... | The invention provides a condom made of latex with a skin tone appearance wherein said skin tone is selected from within a spectrum of skin tones. The invention also provides a condom array including plural skin toned condoms, said array suitable to allow a user to select a condom having a particular skin tone, said ar... | 3,700 |
18,347 | 18,347 | 15,945,173 | 3,753 | A multi-port valve is provided. The multi-port valve includes a housing which defines an internal cavity. The housing further includes a plurality of ports. Each of the plurality of ports is in communication with the internal cavity. A shell body is rotatably disposed within the internal cavity. A seal member is also p... | 1. A multi-port valve, comprising:
a housing defining an internal cavity, the housing further comprising a plurality of ports, wherein each of the plurality of ports is in communication with the internal cavity; a shell body rotatably disposed within the internal cavity; and a seal member having a plurality of openings... | A multi-port valve is provided. The multi-port valve includes a housing which defines an internal cavity. The housing further includes a plurality of ports. Each of the plurality of ports is in communication with the internal cavity. A shell body is rotatably disposed within the internal cavity. A seal member is also p... | 3,700 |
18,348 | 18,348 | 15,142,932 | 3,783 | A surgical needle assembly for attachment to an ultrasonic handpiece includes an elongated metal cannula having a distal end and a proximal end. A hub is insert molded onto the cannula generally towards the cannula proximal end and formed from a material having an ultimate strength at least twice a peak cyclical stress... | 1. A surgical needle assembly for attachment to an ultrasonic handpiece comprising:
an elongated metal cannula having a distal end and a proximal end; a hub insert molded onto the cannula generally towards the cannula proximal end and formed from a material having an ultimate strength at least twice a peak cyclical str... | A surgical needle assembly for attachment to an ultrasonic handpiece includes an elongated metal cannula having a distal end and a proximal end. A hub is insert molded onto the cannula generally towards the cannula proximal end and formed from a material having an ultimate strength at least twice a peak cyclical stress... | 3,700 |
18,349 | 18,349 | 15,619,654 | 3,785 | Disclosed is a connecting piece for artificial respiration. The connecting piece comprises an opening that faces a ventilation hose, an opening disposed toward a patient interface, and an opening to the atmosphere which can be at least partially closed from the inside by a diaphragm. The connecting piece further has a ... | 1. A connecting piece for artificial respiration, wherein the connecting piece comprises an opening for facing a ventilation hose, an opening for connection to a patient interface, and an opening to the atmosphere which can be at least partially closed from an inside by a diaphragm, the connecting piece further compris... | Disclosed is a connecting piece for artificial respiration. The connecting piece comprises an opening that faces a ventilation hose, an opening disposed toward a patient interface, and an opening to the atmosphere which can be at least partially closed from the inside by a diaphragm. The connecting piece further has a ... | 3,700 |
18,350 | 18,350 | 15,031,521 | 3,724 | The present application relates to a system for treating a part of a body to be treated. In particular, the present invention relates to a system ( 10 ) for cutting hair on a part of a body to be treated. The system ( 10 ) has a hand-held treating device ( 20 ) having a treating unit ( 24 ). The system also has an imag... | 1. A system for treating a part of a body to be treated comprising
a hand-held treating device having a treating unit, an imaging module configured to generate information indicative of the position of the treating device relative to the part of the body to be treated based on an image of a part of the body and the tre... | The present application relates to a system for treating a part of a body to be treated. In particular, the present invention relates to a system ( 10 ) for cutting hair on a part of a body to be treated. The system ( 10 ) has a hand-held treating device ( 20 ) having a treating unit ( 24 ). The system also has an imag... | 3,700 |
18,351 | 18,351 | 15,631,129 | 3,771 | The present disclosure relates to the field of delivery systems for precise navigation within and through body passages. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to delivery systems for accurate positioning and release of elements within tortuous, narrow and/or fragile passages. In particular, the present disclosur... | 1. A coil, comprising:
a wound wire comprising a plurality of adjacent windings, wherein the wound wire includes a first region, a second region, and an intermediate region between the first and second regions, wherein at least a portion of the windings of the intermediate region include a differential welding pattern ... | The present disclosure relates to the field of delivery systems for precise navigation within and through body passages. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to delivery systems for accurate positioning and release of elements within tortuous, narrow and/or fragile passages. In particular, the present disclosur... | 3,700 |
18,352 | 18,352 | 13,125,579 | 3,793 | The present invention refers to the field of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) and, more specifically, to image-guided radio frequency ablation and pacemaker placement procedures. For those procedures, it is proposed to display the overlaid 2D navigation motions of an interventional tool intraoperatively obtained from the... | 1. An image acquisition method for tracking navigation motions of an interventional instrument while being navigated through a patient's cardiovascular system and/or cardiac chambers anatomy by intraoperatively acquiring and recording (S5 a) a sequence of 2D live images from the same projection angle and object distanc... | The present invention refers to the field of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) and, more specifically, to image-guided radio frequency ablation and pacemaker placement procedures. For those procedures, it is proposed to display the overlaid 2D navigation motions of an interventional tool intraoperatively obtained from the... | 3,700 |
18,353 | 18,353 | 15,683,561 | 3,781 | An insertable device is designed to control uterine hemorrhaging after birth by facilitating contractile movement of the uterus. An insertable device comprises a tube having a connecting portion and a suction portion and a seal positioned along the length of the connecting portion proximal to the suction portion. Upon ... | 1. An insertable device comprising:
a connecting portion of a tube, the connecting portion coupled to a vacuum source that when actuated generates a change in pressure; a suction portion of the tube insertable into a uterus, the suction portion comprising: a first loop comprising an opening oriented away from an interi... | An insertable device is designed to control uterine hemorrhaging after birth by facilitating contractile movement of the uterus. An insertable device comprises a tube having a connecting portion and a suction portion and a seal positioned along the length of the connecting portion proximal to the suction portion. Upon ... | 3,700 |
18,354 | 18,354 | 15,312,715 | 3,731 | A method for controlling an electric motor of a power tool having a receptacle for a tool, at least a current of the electric motor and/or a rotation speed of the electric motor during an impact operating mode of the electric motor being detected as a parameter, a driving time of the electric motor for the impact opera... | 1-22. (canceled) 23. A method for controlling an electric motor of a power tool having a receptacle for a tool, the method comprising:
detecting, during an impact operating mode of the electric mode, at least one of a current of the electric motor and a rotation speed of the electric motor, as a parameter; and specifyi... | A method for controlling an electric motor of a power tool having a receptacle for a tool, at least a current of the electric motor and/or a rotation speed of the electric motor during an impact operating mode of the electric motor being detected as a parameter, a driving time of the electric motor for the impact opera... | 3,700 |
18,355 | 18,355 | 15,400,308 | 3,732 | A gown ( 100 ) includes a front body covering portion ( 101 ), a rear body covering portion ( 102 ), a first sleeve ( 103 ), and a second sleeve ( 104 ). The front body covering portion can be thermally bonded to the rear body covering portion at a first shoulder seam ( 207 ) and a second shoulder seam ( 208 ). The fir... | 1. A gown, comprising:
a front body covering portion; a rear body covering portion; a first sleeve; and a second sleeve; wherein:
the front body covering portion is thermally bonded to the rear body covering portion at a first shoulder seam and a second shoulder seam, separated by a neck opening;
the first sleeve is th... | A gown ( 100 ) includes a front body covering portion ( 101 ), a rear body covering portion ( 102 ), a first sleeve ( 103 ), and a second sleeve ( 104 ). The front body covering portion can be thermally bonded to the rear body covering portion at a first shoulder seam ( 207 ) and a second shoulder seam ( 208 ). The fir... | 3,700 |
18,356 | 18,356 | 15,187,454 | 3,732 | In at least some embodiments, an orthotic footbed assembly includes a three-dimensional footbed that closely approximates a size and configuration of a particular foot and at least one orthotic feature additively coupled to the three-dimensional footbed. In at least some other embodiments, a method of making the orthot... | 1. A method of making an orthotic footbed assembly, the method comprising:
scanning a customer's foot; based on the scan, selecting a three-dimensional footbed that most closely approximates a size and configuration of the customer's foot; based on the scan, determining at least one orthotic feature for the three-dimen... | In at least some embodiments, an orthotic footbed assembly includes a three-dimensional footbed that closely approximates a size and configuration of a particular foot and at least one orthotic feature additively coupled to the three-dimensional footbed. In at least some other embodiments, a method of making the orthot... | 3,700 |
18,357 | 18,357 | 15,861,584 | 3,735 | A system (400) includes a package (401). A heel protector (402) is disposed within the package. The heel protector includes a leg engaging section (101) defining a leg insertion aperture (104), a fastener coupled to a first side of the leg engaging section, and a complementary fastener coupled to a second side of the l... | 1. A system, comprising:
a package; a heel protector disposed within the package, the heel protector comprising:
a leg engaging section defining a leg insertion aperture;
a fastener coupled to a first side of the leg engaging section, the fastener having a predefined length; and
a complementary fastener coupled to a se... | A system (400) includes a package (401). A heel protector (402) is disposed within the package. The heel protector includes a leg engaging section (101) defining a leg insertion aperture (104), a fastener coupled to a first side of the leg engaging section, and a complementary fastener coupled to a second side of the l... | 3,700 |
18,358 | 18,358 | 15,665,518 | 3,786 | A shoulder compression harness includes a single elastic strap formed into a figure 8 configuration. The intersection of the elastic strap is affixed to itself, so that where the strap crosses itself, that intersection is fixed in position in any suitable manner, in order to provide two generally equal size shoulder lo... | 1. A shoulder compression harness comprising:
a single loop of elastic material, wherein said elastic material is formed into a figure 8 configuration so that a pair of equal sized shoulder loops is provided, and said elastic material crosses over itself in a central portion thereof, forming a hub; wherein said elastic... | A shoulder compression harness includes a single elastic strap formed into a figure 8 configuration. The intersection of the elastic strap is affixed to itself, so that where the strap crosses itself, that intersection is fixed in position in any suitable manner, in order to provide two generally equal size shoulder lo... | 3,700 |
18,359 | 18,359 | 16,819,893 | 3,732 | Systems and apparatus related to footwear including a modular lacing engine are discussed. In this example, the lace guide is deformable to assist in facilitating automated lace tightening. The lace guide can include a middle section, a first extension and a second extension. In this example, the lace guide can be conf... | 1. A footwear apparatus comprising:
a footwear upper including a lacing architecture routing a lace cable along a medial side or a lateral side of the footwear upper, the lacing architecture including a plurality of deformable lace guides, each deformable lace guide of the plurality of deformable lace guides includes a... | Systems and apparatus related to footwear including a modular lacing engine are discussed. In this example, the lace guide is deformable to assist in facilitating automated lace tightening. The lace guide can include a middle section, a first extension and a second extension. In this example, the lace guide can be conf... | 3,700 |
18,360 | 18,360 | 15,523,419 | 3,786 | A personal respiratory protection device comprising a main body having a headband attachment portion, a headband attached to the headband attachment portion by a headband bond module, wherein the module includes first and second non-woven tabs adhesively bonded to opposing sides of an end of the headband, the side of t... | 1. A personal respiratory protection device comprising:
a main body having a headband attachment portion, a headband attached to the headband attachment portion by a headband bond module, wherein the module includes first and second non-woven tabs adhesively bonded to opposing sides of an end of the headband, the side ... | A personal respiratory protection device comprising a main body having a headband attachment portion, a headband attached to the headband attachment portion by a headband bond module, wherein the module includes first and second non-woven tabs adhesively bonded to opposing sides of an end of the headband, the side of t... | 3,700 |
18,361 | 18,361 | 16,783,455 | 3,747 | A generator and off-board fuel delivery system is disclosed. The generator is configured to operate on one or more fuels, including on a gaseous fuel supplied from a pressurized fuel source through a gaseous fuel line. A fuel regulator system is located off board the generator and is configured to regulate the gaseous ... | 1. A generator and fuel delivery system comprising:
a generator free of any pressure regulator and configured to operate on a gaseous fuel supplied from a pressurized fuel source through a gaseous fuel line; a fuel regulator system located off-board the generator and comprising a first stage and a second stage, the fue... | A generator and off-board fuel delivery system is disclosed. The generator is configured to operate on one or more fuels, including on a gaseous fuel supplied from a pressurized fuel source through a gaseous fuel line. A fuel regulator system is located off board the generator and is configured to regulate the gaseous ... | 3,700 |
18,362 | 18,362 | 16,049,426 | 3,774 | Disclosed is a valve for short time replacement, for taking over the function of and/or for temporary support of a native valve in a heart, the valve being positioned through the native valve upon implantation, the valve comprising an at least partially collapsible and/or at least partially expandable tube and a flange... | 1. An artificial valve for taking over the function of a native valve in a heart, the artificial valve is configured for being positioned through the native valve upon implantation, the artificial valve comprising
an at least partly collapsible and/or at least partly expandable tube, a flange for preventing the artific... | Disclosed is a valve for short time replacement, for taking over the function of and/or for temporary support of a native valve in a heart, the valve being positioned through the native valve upon implantation, the valve comprising an at least partially collapsible and/or at least partially expandable tube and a flange... | 3,700 |
18,363 | 18,363 | 15,975,086 | 3,762 | A vehicle heater includes a heater housing (12′), through which heating air to be heated can flow, with a heating air inlet area and with a heating air outlet area. A burner unit is arranged in the heater housing. A combustion air blower (46′) is arranged in the heater housing for delivering combustion air to the burne... | 1. A vehicle heater comprising:
a heater housing through which heating air to be heated can flow and which heater housing extends in a direction of a housing longitudinal axis, the heater housing having a heating air inlet area and a heating air outlet area; a burner unit arranged in the heater housing; a combustion ai... | A vehicle heater includes a heater housing (12′), through which heating air to be heated can flow, with a heating air inlet area and with a heating air outlet area. A burner unit is arranged in the heater housing. A combustion air blower (46′) is arranged in the heater housing for delivering combustion air to the burne... | 3,700 |
18,364 | 18,364 | 14,356,180 | 3,793 | The invention relates to a detection apparatus ( 30 ) for determining a state of tissue. The detection apparatus ( 30 ) comprises a fluorescence spectrum providing unit ( 2, 3 ) for providing a fluorescence spectrum of the tissue, a differentiation unit ( 4 ) for generating a derivative of the fluorescence spectrum, an... | 1. A detection apparatus for determining a state of tissue, the detection apparatus (30) comprising:
a fluorescence spectrum providing unit (2, 3, 23, 28) for providing a fluorescence spectrum of the tissue (21), a differentiation unit (4) for generating a derivative of the fluorescence spectrum, a tissue state determi... | The invention relates to a detection apparatus ( 30 ) for determining a state of tissue. The detection apparatus ( 30 ) comprises a fluorescence spectrum providing unit ( 2, 3 ) for providing a fluorescence spectrum of the tissue, a differentiation unit ( 4 ) for generating a derivative of the fluorescence spectrum, an... | 3,700 |
18,365 | 18,365 | 16,416,485 | 3,799 | A system comprises a client operable to communicate a bet regarding a spin of a virtual roulette wheel. The system further comprises a controller communicably coupled to the client and operable to determine a result of the spin of the virtual roulette wheel, the result based at least in part upon one or more digits of ... | 1. (canceled) 2. A system, comprising:
at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor and having an application stored thereon that when executed by the at least one processor directs the at least one processor to: receive via a communication network from an input interface of an electronic ... | A system comprises a client operable to communicate a bet regarding a spin of a virtual roulette wheel. The system further comprises a controller communicably coupled to the client and operable to determine a result of the spin of the virtual roulette wheel, the result based at least in part upon one or more digits of ... | 3,700 |
18,366 | 18,366 | 15,146,615 | 3,741 | Some embodiments of the invention include a thruster system comprising a thruster and a pulsing power supply. The thruster may include a gas inlet port; a plasma jet outlet; and a first electrode. In some embodiments, the pulsing power supply may provide an electrical potential to the first electrode with a pulse repet... | 1. A thruster system comprising:
a thruster comprising:
a gas inlet port;
a plasma jet outlet; and
a first electrode; and
a pulsing power supply providing an electrical potential to the first electrode with a pulse repetition frequency greater than 10 kHz, a voltage greater than 5 kilovolts, and a downstream gas press... | Some embodiments of the invention include a thruster system comprising a thruster and a pulsing power supply. The thruster may include a gas inlet port; a plasma jet outlet; and a first electrode. In some embodiments, the pulsing power supply may provide an electrical potential to the first electrode with a pulse repet... | 3,700 |
18,367 | 18,367 | 15,639,279 | 3,781 | A feminine hygiene pad having adhesive side extensions with enhanced longitudinal flexure and structural integrity is disclosed. Each adhesive side extension may be provided with a supplementary structure that creates an outboard supplemented zone of greater basis weight and/or flexural rigidity, than an inboard, lower... | 1. An absorbent feminine hygiene article, comprising a topsheet comprising a liquid permeable topsheet web material, a backsheet comprising a substantially liquid impermeable backsheet web material, and an absorbent core structure disposed between the topsheet and backsheet, the absorbent core structure having opposite... | A feminine hygiene pad having adhesive side extensions with enhanced longitudinal flexure and structural integrity is disclosed. Each adhesive side extension may be provided with a supplementary structure that creates an outboard supplemented zone of greater basis weight and/or flexural rigidity, than an inboard, lower... | 3,700 |
18,368 | 18,368 | 15,769,780 | 3,731 | A control method for a power tool for rotary tools provides the following: A tool holder is rotated continuously in a forward direction about a working axis by a rotary drive when an operating switch is actuated. The continuous rotation in the forward direction is interrupted by a protective process when a protective d... | 1. A control method for a power tool for rotary tools, comprising:
continuously rotating a tool holder in a forward direction about a working axis by a rotary drive in response to an actuation of an operating switch; interrupting the continuous rotation in the forward direction by a protective process when a protective... | A control method for a power tool for rotary tools provides the following: A tool holder is rotated continuously in a forward direction about a working axis by a rotary drive when an operating switch is actuated. The continuous rotation in the forward direction is interrupted by a protective process when a protective d... | 3,700 |
18,369 | 18,369 | 16,107,413 | 3,753 | A mesh valve protection device includes at least one layer of mesh, wherein the mesh valve protection device is adapted to be positioned proximate an inlet of a valve assembly so that a fluid flow controlled by the valve assembly passes through the at least one layer of mesh of the mesh valve protection device before p... | 1. A mesh valve protection device comprising at least one layer of mesh, wherein said mesh valve protection device is adapted to be positioned proximate an inlet of a valve assembly so that a fluid flow controlled by said valve assembly passes through said at least one layer of mesh of said mesh valve protection device... | A mesh valve protection device includes at least one layer of mesh, wherein the mesh valve protection device is adapted to be positioned proximate an inlet of a valve assembly so that a fluid flow controlled by the valve assembly passes through the at least one layer of mesh of the mesh valve protection device before p... | 3,700 |
18,370 | 18,370 | 13,876,738 | 3,741 | A dual fuel propulsion system comprising a gas turbine engine configured to generate a propulsive thrust using a cryogenic liquid fuel. | 1. A dual fuel propulsion system comprising a gas turbine engine configured to generate a propulsive thrust using a cryogenic liquid fuel. 2. The propulsion system according to claim 1, wherein the gas turbine engine comprises:
a compressor driven by a high-pressure turbine; a combustor that generates hot gases that dr... | A dual fuel propulsion system comprising a gas turbine engine configured to generate a propulsive thrust using a cryogenic liquid fuel.1. A dual fuel propulsion system comprising a gas turbine engine configured to generate a propulsive thrust using a cryogenic liquid fuel. 2. The propulsion system according to claim 1,... | 3,700 |
18,371 | 18,371 | 15,929,157 | 3,736 | One example of a nestable-stackable wider-based disposable container is composed of a plastic-coated paper frustoconical tube having its wider end edge connected continuously to the mouth of a plastic bag whose capacity is larger than the tube size. For storage, let the wide end of one container to receive the narrow e... | 1-21. (canceled) 22. A disposable container comprising: a flared hollow rigid portion having a smaller top opening and a larger bottom opening thereof, a flexible bag having one opening thereof, said opening of said flexible bag being connected continuously to the edge of said larger bottom opening of said rigid portio... | One example of a nestable-stackable wider-based disposable container is composed of a plastic-coated paper frustoconical tube having its wider end edge connected continuously to the mouth of a plastic bag whose capacity is larger than the tube size. For storage, let the wide end of one container to receive the narrow e... | 3,700 |
18,372 | 18,372 | 16,005,941 | 3,775 | Methods and devices are provided for placing surgical guide pins, reamers, and ligament grafts into bone. In one exemplary embodiment, the method can include advancing a guide pin that includes a proximal rigid portion and a flexible distal portion. The rigid proximal portion can be advanced into a femoral tunnel such ... | 1. A surgical kit, comprising:
a guide pin having a rigid proximal portion and a flexible distal portion, the rigid proximal portion of the guide pin being configured to be advanced through a tissue opening adjacent to a femur, across an intra-articular space, and into a femoral tunnel such that the flexible distal por... | Methods and devices are provided for placing surgical guide pins, reamers, and ligament grafts into bone. In one exemplary embodiment, the method can include advancing a guide pin that includes a proximal rigid portion and a flexible distal portion. The rigid proximal portion can be advanced into a femoral tunnel such ... | 3,700 |
18,373 | 18,373 | 15,678,834 | 3,783 | An adapter for accessing material in a container may include an adapter body with a bore through its longitudinal axis. The adapter may include one or more sealing surfaces and a threaded connection nested in the adapter body. The threaded connection may be configured to mate with an CORPAK ENFIT connection or a luer l... | 1. An adapter, comprising:
an adapter body having a bore relative to a longitudinal axis thereof; one or more sealing surfaces connected to the adapter body and having a sealing surface diameter; and a threaded connection nested in the adapter body. 2. The adapter of claim 1, further comprising an upper surface having ... | An adapter for accessing material in a container may include an adapter body with a bore through its longitudinal axis. The adapter may include one or more sealing surfaces and a threaded connection nested in the adapter body. The threaded connection may be configured to mate with an CORPAK ENFIT connection or a luer l... | 3,700 |
18,374 | 18,374 | 15,301,141 | 3,783 | A catheter structure, such as a balloon catheter ( 30 ), guidewire, or the like, with markings ( 32 ) perceptible outside of the vasculature is for use in determining at a location external to the body the position of the catheter structure relative to a treatment area. Related kits are also disclosed. | 1. A kit for treating a treatment area in a vasculature of a patient, comprising:
a guidewire having a first distal portion adapted for positioning at or near the treatment area and a first proximal portion including a plurality of first markings perceptible by the clinician external to the vasculature without the use ... | A catheter structure, such as a balloon catheter ( 30 ), guidewire, or the like, with markings ( 32 ) perceptible outside of the vasculature is for use in determining at a location external to the body the position of the catheter structure relative to a treatment area. Related kits are also disclosed.1. A kit for trea... | 3,700 |
18,375 | 18,375 | 15,397,158 | 3,795 | A controller operates in different operating modes to control movement of a distal tip of a medical instrument when inserting and retracting the medical instrument through linked body passages. When inserting the medical instrument, the controller normally operates in an automatic navigation mode unless manually overri... | 1. A medical system comprising:
a steerable medical instrument; at least one actuator; and control means for commanding the at least one actuator to cause the medical instrument to be steered according to an insertion control mode after movement of the medical instrument is detected in an insertion direction and comman... | A controller operates in different operating modes to control movement of a distal tip of a medical instrument when inserting and retracting the medical instrument through linked body passages. When inserting the medical instrument, the controller normally operates in an automatic navigation mode unless manually overri... | 3,700 |
18,376 | 18,376 | 15,951,903 | 3,793 | Systems and methods for assisting the placement of a catheter within the body of a patient through the use of an ultrasound imaging system are disclosed. In particular, the systems and methods described herein enable a clinician to determine, prior to insertion of the medical device, how much of the device will be disp... | 1. An ultrasound imaging system, comprising:
an ultrasound probe designed to produce an ultrasound image of a target location of a blood vessel below a skin surface of a patient; and a portable console operably coupled to the ultrasound probe, the portable console including:
a processor;
a memory including instructions... | Systems and methods for assisting the placement of a catheter within the body of a patient through the use of an ultrasound imaging system are disclosed. In particular, the systems and methods described herein enable a clinician to determine, prior to insertion of the medical device, how much of the device will be disp... | 3,700 |
18,377 | 18,377 | 16,172,542 | 3,771 | A debris removal system includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a shaft lumen, the shaft being configured to be inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site, a vibration motor coupled to the elongated shaft via a vibration collar, the vibration motor includin... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A debris removal system, comprising:
an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a shaft lumen, the shaft being configured to be inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site; a vibration motor coupled to the elongated shaft via a vibration collar, the... | A debris removal system includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a shaft lumen, the shaft being configured to be inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site, a vibration motor coupled to the elongated shaft via a vibration collar, the vibration motor includin... | 3,700 |
18,378 | 18,378 | 15,775,659 | 3,772 | A medical instrument grip device consisting of an open tubular element of elastic material for an elongated medical instrument comprises an elongated element having a gripping area and a head element being attached to one of the ends of the elongated element. The tubular element is open in both longitudinal ends and is... | 1. A medical instrument grip device consisting of an open tubular element of elastic material for an elongated medical instrument, said instrument comprising an elongated element having a gripping area and a head element being attached to one of the ends of the elongated element,
wherein the tubular element is open in ... | A medical instrument grip device consisting of an open tubular element of elastic material for an elongated medical instrument comprises an elongated element having a gripping area and a head element being attached to one of the ends of the elongated element. The tubular element is open in both longitudinal ends and is... | 3,700 |
18,379 | 18,379 | 16,216,146 | 3,763 | An exhaust gas cooler comprises at least one such tube. | 1.-9. (canceled) 10. A tube for an exhaust gas cooler comprising:
at least two projections on an inside thereof, wherein one of the projections is implemented closer to a gas inlet in the direction toward the gas inlet, is developed lower in the direction of a tube axis than at least one implemented closer to a gas out... | An exhaust gas cooler comprises at least one such tube.1.-9. (canceled) 10. A tube for an exhaust gas cooler comprising:
at least two projections on an inside thereof, wherein one of the projections is implemented closer to a gas inlet in the direction toward the gas inlet, is developed lower in the direction of a tube... | 3,700 |
18,380 | 18,380 | 15,310,092 | 3,724 | Provided are a tire-trimming device and method. The method includes: detecting a profile of a tire outer surface and a position thereof by using a profile sensor while rotating the tire; inputting data detected by the profile sensor into a control unit; when removing the unnecessary rubber components, selecting, from a... | 1. A tire-trimming device provided with a rotation mechanism to rotate a tire and a trimming tool positioned on a tire outer surface of the tire, for removing, using the trimming tool while the tire is being rotated by the rotation mechanism, unnecessary rubber components formed on the tire outer surface when vulcanizi... | Provided are a tire-trimming device and method. The method includes: detecting a profile of a tire outer surface and a position thereof by using a profile sensor while rotating the tire; inputting data detected by the profile sensor into a control unit; when removing the unnecessary rubber components, selecting, from a... | 3,700 |
18,381 | 18,381 | 16,012,486 | 3,715 | A computerized method of incentivizing users to engage in educational experiences is provided. The method uses both negative reinforcement by preventing the users form accessing preselected restricted content as well as positive reinforcement by allowing the children to engage in an unlimited amount of educational expe... | 1. A computerized method for remotely incentivizing a first user to engage in educational experiences on an internet-enabled electronic device in an unrestricted state by restricting access to a list of manually preselected restricted content, comprising:
a. obtaining the list of manually preselected restricted content... | A computerized method of incentivizing users to engage in educational experiences is provided. The method uses both negative reinforcement by preventing the users form accessing preselected restricted content as well as positive reinforcement by allowing the children to engage in an unlimited amount of educational expe... | 3,700 |
18,382 | 18,382 | 15,969,369 | 3,792 | In some examples, determining a heart failure status includes using an implantable medical device configured for subcutaneous implantation and comprising a plurality of electrodes and an optical sensor. Processing circuitry of a system comprising the device may determine, for a patient, a current tissue oxygen saturati... | 1. A method for determining a heart failure status of a patient using an implantable medical device configured for subcutaneous implantation outside of a thorax of the patient, the implantable medical device comprising a plurality of electrodes and at least one optical sensor, the method comprising, by processing circu... | In some examples, determining a heart failure status includes using an implantable medical device configured for subcutaneous implantation and comprising a plurality of electrodes and an optical sensor. Processing circuitry of a system comprising the device may determine, for a patient, a current tissue oxygen saturati... | 3,700 |
18,383 | 18,383 | 15,557,435 | 3,732 | A trouser leg comprising a slit that incorporates a stiffening element, the slit being positioned such that, in use, the slit sits either side of a wearer's shoe, which stabilises the stiffening element and causes it to resist lateral movement of the trouser leg above the shoe. | 1. A trouser leg comprising a slit that incorporates a stiffening element, the slit being positioned such that, in use, the slit sits either side of a wearer's shoe, which stabilises the stiffening element and causes it to resist lateral movement of the trouser leg above the shoe. 2. A trouser leg as claimed in claim 1... | A trouser leg comprising a slit that incorporates a stiffening element, the slit being positioned such that, in use, the slit sits either side of a wearer's shoe, which stabilises the stiffening element and causes it to resist lateral movement of the trouser leg above the shoe.1. A trouser leg comprising a slit that in... | 3,700 |
18,384 | 18,384 | 14,250,957 | 3,793 | Methods and apparatus for treating a patient. The method includes acquiring a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals with an ultrasound transducer, each RF signal representing one or more return echoes from a scan line of a pulse-mode echo ultrasound scan. A position of the ultrasound transducer corresponding to eac... | 1. A method of treating a patient comprising:
acquiring a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals with an ultrasound transducer, each RF signal representing a return signal from a scan line of an pulse-echo ultrasound; determining a position of the ultrasound transducer corresponding to each of the acquired RF signal... | Methods and apparatus for treating a patient. The method includes acquiring a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals with an ultrasound transducer, each RF signal representing one or more return echoes from a scan line of a pulse-mode echo ultrasound scan. A position of the ultrasound transducer corresponding to eac... | 3,700 |
18,385 | 18,385 | 13,683,156 | 3,763 | A heat exchanger unit and a method for aseptically connecting such units. The heat exchanger unit comprises at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet. At least one of the inlet or outlet is sealed by at least one film and the contact surface between the film and the separation or reaction unit is aseptic. ... | 1. A heat exchanger unit (170; 162) comprising at least one fluid inlet (173 a,b, 175 a,b) and at least one fluid outlet (173 a,b, 175 a,b), wherein
at least one of said at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet is sealed by at least one film (157, 159) and the contact surface between the film and the he... | A heat exchanger unit and a method for aseptically connecting such units. The heat exchanger unit comprises at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet. At least one of the inlet or outlet is sealed by at least one film and the contact surface between the film and the separation or reaction unit is aseptic. ... | 3,700 |
18,386 | 18,386 | 16,163,175 | 3,792 | A laser system for changing the index of refraction of cornea tissue in a living eye. The laser system comprises a laser that provides laser pulses with a wavelength from 400 nm to 900 nm and a pulse energy from 0.01 nJ to 10 nJ, and a control device for setting the operating parameters of the laser below an optical br... | 1. A laser system for changing the index of refraction of cornea tissue in a living eye comprising:
a laser that provides laser pulses with a wavelength from 400 nm to 900 nm and a pulse energy from 0.01 nJ to 10 nJ; and a control device for setting the operating parameters of the laser below an optical breakdown thres... | A laser system for changing the index of refraction of cornea tissue in a living eye. The laser system comprises a laser that provides laser pulses with a wavelength from 400 nm to 900 nm and a pulse energy from 0.01 nJ to 10 nJ, and a control device for setting the operating parameters of the laser below an optical br... | 3,700 |
18,387 | 18,387 | 16,148,873 | 3,783 | A catheter apparatus includes an elongated body having a distal portion including a distal end, a plurality of flexible segments, and at least one intermediate segment that is less flexible than the flexible segments. Adjacent flexible segments are spaced from each other longitudinally by the at least one intermediate ... | 1.-38. (canceled) 39. A catheter apparatus comprising:
an elongated body having a distal portion including a sidewall, a distal end, a plurality of flexible segments, and at least one intermediate segment that is less flexible than said flexible segments, wherein adjacent said flexible segments are spaced from each oth... | A catheter apparatus includes an elongated body having a distal portion including a distal end, a plurality of flexible segments, and at least one intermediate segment that is less flexible than the flexible segments. Adjacent flexible segments are spaced from each other longitudinally by the at least one intermediate ... | 3,700 |
18,388 | 18,388 | 15,648,678 | 3,715 | Disclosed herein is a gaming table with detectors for tracking a game. | 1. A gaming table comprising:
a surface; a gaming chip detector; a card detector; a display screen; a memory to store gaming rules; at least one processor to:
store gaming rules in the memory;
detect a respective value of each gaming chip placed on the surface of the table using the gaming chip detector;
detect a respe... | Disclosed herein is a gaming table with detectors for tracking a game.1. A gaming table comprising:
a surface; a gaming chip detector; a card detector; a display screen; a memory to store gaming rules; at least one processor to:
store gaming rules in the memory;
detect a respective value of each gaming chip placed on t... | 3,700 |
18,389 | 18,389 | 15,772,445 | 3,792 | An example system, for analyzing biometric data, is disclosed. The system includes a sensor unit to measure biometric data of a user. The system also includes a controller unit coupled to the sensor to perform an analysis of the biometric data based on at least one predetermined criteria and determine at least one sett... | 1. A system for analyzing biometric data, comprising:
a sensor unit to measure biometric data of a user; a controller unit coupled to the sensor to perform an analysis of the biometric data based on at least one predetermined criteria and determine at least one setting adjustment for a device based on the analysis; and... | An example system, for analyzing biometric data, is disclosed. The system includes a sensor unit to measure biometric data of a user. The system also includes a controller unit coupled to the sensor to perform an analysis of the biometric data based on at least one predetermined criteria and determine at least one sett... | 3,700 |
18,390 | 18,390 | 15,536,837 | 3,761 | A glazing includes at least one glass sheet provided on one of the faces with an electrical network having resistance strips and collector strips, in which at least one portion of one face includes at least one strip obtained from an electrically conductive composition including a silver paste, the strip being in conta... | 1. A glazing comprising at least one glass sheet provided on a face thereof with an electrical network consisting of resistance strips and collector strips, wherein at least one portion of the face comprises at least one silver strip obtained from an electrically conductive composition comprising a silver paste, said s... | A glazing includes at least one glass sheet provided on one of the faces with an electrical network having resistance strips and collector strips, in which at least one portion of one face includes at least one strip obtained from an electrically conductive composition including a silver paste, the strip being in conta... | 3,700 |
18,391 | 18,391 | 15,631,344 | 3,732 | In one aspect, a textile component including bulking yarn is disclosed. In embodiments, the textile component is a knitted component. In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a knitted component arch support configured to reduce the rate of pronation. A support structure may include a fusible yarn adjacent to... | 1. An article of footwear comprising a textile component arch support, the arch support comprising:
a) a first section formed from a fusible yarn and disposed adjacent to the external surface of the article of footwear; b) a second section formed from a bulking yarn and disposed adjacent to the first section; and c) a ... | In one aspect, a textile component including bulking yarn is disclosed. In embodiments, the textile component is a knitted component. In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a knitted component arch support configured to reduce the rate of pronation. A support structure may include a fusible yarn adjacent to... | 3,700 |
18,392 | 18,392 | 15,572,629 | 3,741 | Provided is a method for enabling high-density air to be efficiently manufactured without unnecessarily increasing the pressure and temperature. A method for manufacturing high-density air according to the present invention includes: mixing raw air A with fine water particles W to generate water-containing air A 1 hav... | 1. A method for manufacturing high-density air, the method comprising:
mixing raw air with fine water particles to generate water-containing air having a lower pressure than the raw air; supplementing the water-containing air with a differential pressure between a pressure of the raw air and a pressure of the water-con... | Provided is a method for enabling high-density air to be efficiently manufactured without unnecessarily increasing the pressure and temperature. A method for manufacturing high-density air according to the present invention includes: mixing raw air A with fine water particles W to generate water-containing air A 1 hav... | 3,700 |
18,393 | 18,393 | 14,903,988 | 3,745 | Plated polymeric gas turbine engine parts and methods for fabricating lightweight plated polymeric gas turbine engine parts are disclosed. The parts include a polymeric substrate plated with one or more metal layers. The polymeric material of the polymeric substrate may be structurally reinforced with materials that ma... | 1. A nacelle component for a gas turbine engine, the component comprising:
at least one polymeric substrate forming the nacelle component and having at least one exposed surface; and at least one metallic plating layer deposited on the at least one exposed surface of the at least one polymeric substrate. 2. The compone... | Plated polymeric gas turbine engine parts and methods for fabricating lightweight plated polymeric gas turbine engine parts are disclosed. The parts include a polymeric substrate plated with one or more metal layers. The polymeric material of the polymeric substrate may be structurally reinforced with materials that ma... | 3,700 |
18,394 | 18,394 | 13,252,056 | 3,799 | A virtual game environment may be provided to users. In views of the virtual game environment, avatars representing users may remain static (or relatively static) as a game is being played by the users in the virtual game environment. Nevertheless, communications between the users may be presented in the views within c... | 1. A system configured to provide a virtual game environment to users, the system comprising:
one or more processors configured to execute computer program modules comprising:
an environment module configured to determine view information for transmissions to client computing platforms associated with users that facili... | A virtual game environment may be provided to users. In views of the virtual game environment, avatars representing users may remain static (or relatively static) as a game is being played by the users in the virtual game environment. Nevertheless, communications between the users may be presented in the views within c... | 3,700 |
18,395 | 18,395 | 14,940,126 | 3,772 | Periodontal disorders such as disorders associated with a dental implant are treated. An average power for a laser is selected via a user interface on a tablet, along with a set of permissible laser parameters provided in response to the selected average power. A gingival trough or flap is created around the implant wi... | 1.-125. (canceled) 126. A laser-assisted periodontal device comprising:
a laser head; and a controller; wherein the controller performs the steps of: accepting from a set of permissible laser parameters via a user interface on a display device, wherein in a case that there is a selection to override an already-fixed pa... | Periodontal disorders such as disorders associated with a dental implant are treated. An average power for a laser is selected via a user interface on a tablet, along with a set of permissible laser parameters provided in response to the selected average power. A gingival trough or flap is created around the implant wi... | 3,700 |
18,396 | 18,396 | 15,846,551 | 3,752 | A shower jet outlet device and a shower head equipped therewith have a jet disk with at least one jet disk opening and a jet outlet element disposed in the jet disk opening. The jet outlet element is pot-shaped with an outlet-side bottom, a side wall and a hollow chamber delimited by the bottom and the side wall. The b... | 1. A shower jet outlet device comprising:
a jet disk including at least one jet disk opening and a jet outlet element disposed in the jet disk opening, wherein the jet outlet element is pot-shaped with an outlet-sided bottom, a side wall and a hollow chamber delimited by the bottom and the side wall, the bottom is arra... | A shower jet outlet device and a shower head equipped therewith have a jet disk with at least one jet disk opening and a jet outlet element disposed in the jet disk opening. The jet outlet element is pot-shaped with an outlet-side bottom, a side wall and a hollow chamber delimited by the bottom and the side wall. The b... | 3,700 |
18,397 | 18,397 | 15,804,049 | 3,774 | Support frames and medical devices are described. An example medical device comprises an expandable support frame with first and second leaflets attached to the support frame. Each of the first and second leaflets defines a domed radius that is equal to or less than the radius of the expandable support frame when the e... | 1. A medical device for regulating fluid flow through a body vessel of a patient, comprising:
an expandable support frame having a longitudinal axis, an outer circumference, an unexpanded configuration, the support frame comprising:
a first connector segment comprising substantially parallel first and second struts and... | Support frames and medical devices are described. An example medical device comprises an expandable support frame with first and second leaflets attached to the support frame. Each of the first and second leaflets defines a domed radius that is equal to or less than the radius of the expandable support frame when the e... | 3,700 |
18,398 | 18,398 | 15,570,589 | 3,783 | Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can include for example, an apparatus, which can include a manipulating arrangement configured to cause a medical device to move, where a portion of the manipulating arrangement can be partly composed of a non-magnetic material, and a computer arrangement in a communicati... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a manipulating arrangement configured to cause a medical device to move, wherein at least one portion of the manipulating arrangement is at least partly composed of a non-magnetic material; and a computer arrangement in a communication with the manipulating arrangement, and configured to rem... | Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can include for example, an apparatus, which can include a manipulating arrangement configured to cause a medical device to move, where a portion of the manipulating arrangement can be partly composed of a non-magnetic material, and a computer arrangement in a communicati... | 3,700 |
18,399 | 18,399 | 15,666,332 | 3,733 | A method and device for making ice cream, the device comprising an outer shell with a closeable opening, a closeable inner shell. The outer shell and inner shell may be rigid or flexible. The outer shell may be made from TPU. The inner shall may be made from a foodsafe material such as polyethylene. A method for making... | 1. A device for making ice cream, comprising:
an outer shell comprising a closeable opening; and an inner shell. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the outer shell is rigid. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the outer shell is at least partially flexible. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the outer shell is made, at lea... | A method and device for making ice cream, the device comprising an outer shell with a closeable opening, a closeable inner shell. The outer shell and inner shell may be rigid or flexible. The outer shell may be made from TPU. The inner shall may be made from a foodsafe material such as polyethylene. A method for making... | 3,700 |
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