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18,400 | 18,400 | 16,264,803 | 3,783 | Guide extension catheters and related methods are disclosed. A guide extension catheter can comprise an elongate tube member, a push member, and a concave track. The elongate tube member can define a lumen and three distinct portions of different diameter. A distal portion can define a first diameter, a proximal portio... | 1. A guide extension catheter for use with a guide catheter, comprising:
an elongate tube member defining a lumen and three portions, each portion having a distinct diameter, wherein:
a distal portion has a first diameter,
a proximal portion has a second diameter which is larger than the first diameter but smaller than... | Guide extension catheters and related methods are disclosed. A guide extension catheter can comprise an elongate tube member, a push member, and a concave track. The elongate tube member can define a lumen and three distinct portions of different diameter. A distal portion can define a first diameter, a proximal portio... | 3,700 |
18,401 | 18,401 | 14,779,863 | 3,715 | Various systems and methods enable users to submit bets via a betting matrix comprising a plurality of rows and columns. Each row corresponds to a potential outcome in a first category such as a possible score of a first team, and each column corresponds to a potential outcome in a second category such as a possible sc... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving, by at least one processor of at least one computer, from a first user a request to submit a wager; responsive to the request to submit a wager, causing to be communicated to the first user, by the at least one processor, a first betting matrix comprising a plurality of selectable elem... | Various systems and methods enable users to submit bets via a betting matrix comprising a plurality of rows and columns. Each row corresponds to a potential outcome in a first category such as a possible score of a first team, and each column corresponds to a potential outcome in a second category such as a possible sc... | 3,700 |
18,402 | 18,402 | 16,109,842 | 3,741 | A gas turbine comprises a compressor module, with a lower pressure compressor section including a plurality of stages, with at least one of the plurality of stages being an integrally bladed rotor. A higher pressure compressor section includes a plurality of stages with at least one of the plurality of stages being an ... | 1. A gas turbine comprising:
a compressor module, including: a lower pressure compressor section including a plurality of stages; a higher pressure compressor section, including a plurality of stages with at least one of said plurality of stages being an integrally bladed rotor;
a fan drive turbine shaft driving a fan... | A gas turbine comprises a compressor module, with a lower pressure compressor section including a plurality of stages, with at least one of the plurality of stages being an integrally bladed rotor. A higher pressure compressor section includes a plurality of stages with at least one of the plurality of stages being an ... | 3,700 |
18,403 | 18,403 | 14,864,888 | 3,799 | Bioresorbable inflatable devices and tunnel incision tool and methods for treating and enlarging a tissue or an organ or a tube or a vessel or a cavity. The device is composed of a hollow expanding pouch made of a resorbable material or a perforated material that can be attached to a filling element. The pouch can be f... | 1. A method for bone regeneration in the jaws comprising:
(a) peeling the gums from a surface of a jaw bone facing the oral cavity; (b) placing a container adjacent said surface of said jaw bone, said container having a first region and a second region, said first region of said container having, before said placing ad... | Bioresorbable inflatable devices and tunnel incision tool and methods for treating and enlarging a tissue or an organ or a tube or a vessel or a cavity. The device is composed of a hollow expanding pouch made of a resorbable material or a perforated material that can be attached to a filling element. The pouch can be f... | 3,700 |
18,404 | 18,404 | 15,826,450 | 3,715 | The disclosure provides a test scheduler for generating testing schedules for standardized tests. In one embodiment, the test scheduler includes at least one interface for receiving a plurality of inputs from a user and at least one external source, and a processor configured to perform a test scheduling algorithm to g... | 1. A test scheduler for generating testing schedules for standardized tests, comprising:
at least one non-transitory interface for receiving a plurality of inputs from a user and at least one external source; and a processor stored on a non-transitory readable medium, the processor configured to perform a test scheduli... | The disclosure provides a test scheduler for generating testing schedules for standardized tests. In one embodiment, the test scheduler includes at least one interface for receiving a plurality of inputs from a user and at least one external source, and a processor configured to perform a test scheduling algorithm to g... | 3,700 |
18,405 | 18,405 | 15,453,965 | 3,781 | Absorbent articles comprising material webs are disclosed herein. The material webs described herein can provide a bevy of benefits when utilized in the context of absorbent articles, and such material webs can facilitate the manufacturing of absorbent article. | 1. A disposable absorbent article having a wearer-facing surface and a garment-facing surface, a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the disposable absorbent article further comprising:
a topsheet forming at least a portion of the wearer-facing surface; a backsheet forming at le... | Absorbent articles comprising material webs are disclosed herein. The material webs described herein can provide a bevy of benefits when utilized in the context of absorbent articles, and such material webs can facilitate the manufacturing of absorbent article.1. A disposable absorbent article having a wearer-facing su... | 3,700 |
18,406 | 18,406 | 15,680,292 | 3,793 | A probe navigation methods and devices for use in medical diagnoses and procedures are provided. A probe that is inserted in a walled area within a subject has a distal end on which at least first and second opposing transducers are mounted. The transducers track movement of the probe end with respect to the walls of t... | 1. A method of probe navigation within a subject comprising:
positioning a distal end of a probe in a walled area within the subject wherein the distal end includes a first and a second opposing transducers mounted thereon; sensing a first wall within the walled area by the first transducer and an opposing wall within ... | A probe navigation methods and devices for use in medical diagnoses and procedures are provided. A probe that is inserted in a walled area within a subject has a distal end on which at least first and second opposing transducers are mounted. The transducers track movement of the probe end with respect to the walls of t... | 3,700 |
18,407 | 18,407 | 16,897,823 | 3,715 | A smart safety kit includes one or more medical products, a container configured to receive the medical products therein, an interface coupled to the container, a processor, and a memory. The container and the medicals product are separate and distinct. The memory is coupled to the container and includes instructions s... | 1. A smart safety kit, comprising:
at least one medical product; a container configured to receive the at least one medical product therein, the container and the at least one medical product being separate and distinct; an interface coupled to the container; a processor; and a memory coupled to the container and inclu... | A smart safety kit includes one or more medical products, a container configured to receive the medical products therein, an interface coupled to the container, a processor, and a memory. The container and the medicals product are separate and distinct. The memory is coupled to the container and includes instructions s... | 3,700 |
18,408 | 18,408 | 14,580,948 | 3,745 | The invention relates to a control method for wind turbines provided with a blade pitch angle control system and which are determined to be positioned in a misaligned manner with respect to the direction of incident wind. The method described herein makes use of a series of data and measurements captured in the wind tu... | 1. Control method of a wind turbine which comprises a series of blades, and a blade pitch angle control system, the method comprising the following steps:
calculating a value indicative of the misalignment φ of the wind turbine on the basis of at least one signal indicative of wind direction, calculating adapting the v... | The invention relates to a control method for wind turbines provided with a blade pitch angle control system and which are determined to be positioned in a misaligned manner with respect to the direction of incident wind. The method described herein makes use of a series of data and measurements captured in the wind tu... | 3,700 |
18,409 | 18,409 | 14,388,273 | 3,733 | A teat ( 10 ) for an infant feeding bottle ( 1 ), including a resilient wall ( 12 ) defining a central nipple ( 14 a ) and an areola ( 14 b ) that extend around a central axis (L), said teat being elastically transformable between a distended state in which the nipple defines a global maximum ( 38 ) and at least on... | 1. A teat for an infant feeding bottle, including a resilient wall defining a central nipple and an areola that extend around a central axis, said teat being elastically transformable between a distended state in which the nipple defines a global maximum and at least one depressed state that is accessible from the dist... | A teat ( 10 ) for an infant feeding bottle ( 1 ), including a resilient wall ( 12 ) defining a central nipple ( 14 a ) and an areola ( 14 b ) that extend around a central axis (L), said teat being elastically transformable between a distended state in which the nipple defines a global maximum ( 38 ) and at least on... | 3,700 |
18,410 | 18,410 | 15,790,801 | 3,715 | Example embodiments may relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured for prompting a user to perform an exercise, monitoring form of the user while performing the exercise, and calculating an energy expenditure estimate for the user performing the exercise based on a type of the exercis... | 1. A method comprising:
receiving, by a computing device and from one or more sensors, first activity data for a user; determining, by the computing device and based on the first activity data, an initial postural assessment of the user; receiving, from the one or more sensors, second activity data for the user, wherei... | Example embodiments may relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured for prompting a user to perform an exercise, monitoring form of the user while performing the exercise, and calculating an energy expenditure estimate for the user performing the exercise based on a type of the exercis... | 3,700 |
18,411 | 18,411 | 16,245,900 | 3,763 | A transportation refrigeration system includes a compartment to be conditioned. A refrigeration circuit is associated with an enclosure including a compressor. A condenser and an expansion valve are upstream of a first evaporator and a second evaporator. The first evaporator is in parallel with the second evaporator. A... | 1. A transportation refrigeration system comprising:
a compartment to be conditioned; a refrigeration circuit associated with an enclosure including a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve upstream of a first evaporator and a second evaporator, wherein the first evaporator is in parallel with the second evaporato... | A transportation refrigeration system includes a compartment to be conditioned. A refrigeration circuit is associated with an enclosure including a compressor. A condenser and an expansion valve are upstream of a first evaporator and a second evaporator. The first evaporator is in parallel with the second evaporator. A... | 3,700 |
18,412 | 18,412 | 16,324,291 | 3,723 | Provided is a method of lapping a semiconductor wafer, which can suppress the formation of a ring-shaped pattern in a nanotopography map. The method of lapping a semiconductor wafer includes: a stopping step of stopping lapping of a semiconductor wafer; a reversing step of reversing surfaces of the semiconductor wafer ... | 1. A method of lapping a semiconductor wafer, in which while a solution containing abrasive grains is supplied to a gap between an upper plate and an lower plate placed to face each other, a carrier plate on which a semiconductor wafer is loaded is made to perform planetary motion, thereby lapping a front surface and a... | Provided is a method of lapping a semiconductor wafer, which can suppress the formation of a ring-shaped pattern in a nanotopography map. The method of lapping a semiconductor wafer includes: a stopping step of stopping lapping of a semiconductor wafer; a reversing step of reversing surfaces of the semiconductor wafer ... | 3,700 |
18,413 | 18,413 | 15,851,116 | 3,761 | Systems and methods for selecting a welding output waveform based on characterizing a welding circuit output path with respect to its electrical characteristics. At least one electrical characteristic (e.g., inductance, resistance) of a welding output circuit path connected to a welding power source is determined. A we... | 1-21. (canceled) 22. A welding system, comprising:
a welding power supply having a welding output; a welding output circuit path coupled to said welding output; and a welding output analyzer circuit coupled to said welding power supply, where said welding output analyzer circuit commands said welding power supply to ou... | Systems and methods for selecting a welding output waveform based on characterizing a welding circuit output path with respect to its electrical characteristics. At least one electrical characteristic (e.g., inductance, resistance) of a welding output circuit path connected to a welding power source is determined. A we... | 3,700 |
18,414 | 18,414 | 16,836,647 | 3,785 | A respiratory interface, such as a mouthpiece, having a vestibular shield overlapping a user's teeth and gums, a gases passageway extending through the vestibular shield allowing for the passage of the gases through mouthpiece and an extra oral seal associated with the gases passageway, wherein the passageway in use ca... | 1. A mouthpiece for an apparatus for delivery of pressurized gas to a user for treatment of sleep disorders, the mouthpiece comprising:
an outer flap having a wide open end disposed on a proximal portion of the mouthpiece; an extra-oral flap extending from the outer flap at the wide open end and around the wide open en... | A respiratory interface, such as a mouthpiece, having a vestibular shield overlapping a user's teeth and gums, a gases passageway extending through the vestibular shield allowing for the passage of the gases through mouthpiece and an extra oral seal associated with the gases passageway, wherein the passageway in use ca... | 3,700 |
18,415 | 18,415 | 15,169,962 | 3,731 | A method of sterilizing a prefilled syringe comprises assembling a syringe assembly and performing at least one ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization procedure cycle. The assembling step includes inserting a tip cap at a first end of a plunger, filling a non-glass barrel with sterilization sensitive material at a second e... | 1. A method of EtO sterilizing a prefilled syringe, comprising:
assembling a syringe assembly including:
inserting the plunger into the barrel at a second end to define a chamber therein;
filling a non-glass barrel with sterilization sensitive material at a first end of the barrel;
inserting a tip cap at a first end of... | A method of sterilizing a prefilled syringe comprises assembling a syringe assembly and performing at least one ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization procedure cycle. The assembling step includes inserting a tip cap at a first end of a plunger, filling a non-glass barrel with sterilization sensitive material at a second e... | 3,700 |
18,416 | 18,416 | 14,837,667 | 3,799 | A method includes concurrently activating a worksheet region and a controls region concurrently present on the touch sensitive user interface. The method further includes receiving a signal indicating the at least one control of the controls region is selected through a touch on a touch sensitive area of the controls r... | 1. A method, comprising:
concurrently activating a worksheet region and a controls region of a touch sensitive user interface, wherein the worksheet region visually displays a digital worksheet form with fields editable through touch sensitive areas of the worksheet region, wherein the controls region visually displays... | A method includes concurrently activating a worksheet region and a controls region concurrently present on the touch sensitive user interface. The method further includes receiving a signal indicating the at least one control of the controls region is selected through a touch on a touch sensitive area of the controls r... | 3,700 |
18,417 | 18,417 | 15,358,816 | 3,724 | A plastic wrap container is provided with a cutter assembly attached to the body of the container. The cutter assembly can be attached in a recessed area or within the body and can be moved to a second deployed position for use. | 1. A plastic wrap container, comprising:
a body including a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and first and second side walls forming an enclosure configured and dimensioned to receive therein a roll of plastic wrap; a perforated section on the body configured to be at least partially separated from t... | A plastic wrap container is provided with a cutter assembly attached to the body of the container. The cutter assembly can be attached in a recessed area or within the body and can be moved to a second deployed position for use.1. A plastic wrap container, comprising:
a body including a front wall, a rear wall, a top w... | 3,700 |
18,418 | 18,418 | 15,864,796 | 3,774 | Prostheses and methods for treating canine cruciate ligament disease are disclosed comprising placement of a specifically configured implant on the femur or tibia to displace targeted muscle or connective tissue associated with the stifle joint so as to reduce cranial tibial thrust. | 1. A device for treating canine cruciate ligament disease in a canine stifle joint, comprising an implant configured and dimensioned to be secured to a canine tibia and to extend under the canine patellar tendon, and to displace the canine patellar tendon sufficiently to produce a therapeutic effect selected from reduc... | Prostheses and methods for treating canine cruciate ligament disease are disclosed comprising placement of a specifically configured implant on the femur or tibia to displace targeted muscle or connective tissue associated with the stifle joint so as to reduce cranial tibial thrust.1. A device for treating canine cruci... | 3,700 |
18,419 | 18,419 | 15,584,906 | 3,793 | An elongated flexible medical device is inserted into a patient's body via a natural orifice, and advanced through the natural orifice to a location proximate innervated tissue that influences renal sympathetic nerve activity. The medical device can be advanced into a body organ and to a location within the organ proxi... | 1.-22. (canceled) 23. A method, comprising:
inserting an elongated flexible medical device into a patient's body via a natural orifice of the body and through a natural pathway of the body; advancing the medical device through the natural pathway to a location proximate innervated tissue that influences renal sympathet... | An elongated flexible medical device is inserted into a patient's body via a natural orifice, and advanced through the natural orifice to a location proximate innervated tissue that influences renal sympathetic nerve activity. The medical device can be advanced into a body organ and to a location within the organ proxi... | 3,700 |
18,420 | 18,420 | 15,842,215 | 3,774 | The present invention provides methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. The apparatus includes a replacement valve and an expandable anchor configured for endovascular delivery to a vicinity of the patient's heart valve. In some embodiments, the replacement valve is adapted to wrap ab... | 1. A prosthetic heart valve, comprising:
an expandable stent having an inflow end region and an outflow end region; wherein the expandable stent is designed to shift between a first configuration and a second configuration, the first configuration being suitable for delivery of the expandable stent with a delivery devi... | The present invention provides methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. The apparatus includes a replacement valve and an expandable anchor configured for endovascular delivery to a vicinity of the patient's heart valve. In some embodiments, the replacement valve is adapted to wrap ab... | 3,700 |
18,421 | 18,421 | 14,709,800 | 3,793 | The present disclosure is directed to an augmented surgical reality environment system and methods. The system includes an image capture device to capture an image of a surgical environment. At least one biometric sensor obtains biometric data from a patient. A controller includes a memory configured to store a plurali... | 1. An augmented surgical reality environment system comprising:
an image capture device configured to capture an image of a surgical environment; at least one biometric sensor configured to obtain biometric data from a patient; a controller including:
a memory configured to store a plurality of anatomical images;
a pro... | The present disclosure is directed to an augmented surgical reality environment system and methods. The system includes an image capture device to capture an image of a surgical environment. At least one biometric sensor obtains biometric data from a patient. A controller includes a memory configured to store a plurali... | 3,700 |
18,422 | 18,422 | 14,330,823 | 3,731 | A co-layer surface-adhesive rule (SAR) that has a pre-defined cross-section profile. The co-layer surface-adhesive rule (SAR) has two or more layers, wherein at least one layer is made from flexible material and wherein at least two layers differ one from the other. | 1-27. (canceled) 28. A rule die comprising:
a die body having a broad surface; and a plurality of elongate rules protruding above said broad surface of said die body in order that, when a cardboard workpiece is subjected to compression between the die and a counter die, said rules deform a surface of said workpiece fac... | A co-layer surface-adhesive rule (SAR) that has a pre-defined cross-section profile. The co-layer surface-adhesive rule (SAR) has two or more layers, wherein at least one layer is made from flexible material and wherein at least two layers differ one from the other.1-27. (canceled) 28. A rule die comprising:
a die body... | 3,700 |
18,423 | 18,423 | 15,844,349 | 3,791 | An ingestible device is disclosed which can produce spectral data of one or more analytes, as well as associated methods for characterizing the gastrointestinal tract of a subject which contains such analytes. Related kits and systems are also disclosed. | 1. A device, comprising:
a spectrometer configured to generate spectral data of a sample within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a subject in vivo, wherein the device is an ingestible device. 2-169. (canceled) 170. The device of claim 1, further comprising a communications unit configured to transmit data to and/or r... | An ingestible device is disclosed which can produce spectral data of one or more analytes, as well as associated methods for characterizing the gastrointestinal tract of a subject which contains such analytes. Related kits and systems are also disclosed.1. A device, comprising:
a spectrometer configured to generate spe... | 3,700 |
18,424 | 18,424 | 15,807,803 | 3,741 | The present disclosure relates to systems and methods useful for power production. In particular, a power production cycle utilizing CO 2 as a working fluid may be configured for simultaneous hydrogen production. Beneficially, substantially all carbon arising from combustion in power production and hydrogen production... | 1. A system for combined power production and hydrogen production, the system comprising:
a power production unit wherein pressurized carbon dioxide is expanded for power production; a hydrogen production unit wherein a hydrocarbon fuel is partially oxidized to produce a synthesis gas from which hydrogen is separated; ... | The present disclosure relates to systems and methods useful for power production. In particular, a power production cycle utilizing CO 2 as a working fluid may be configured for simultaneous hydrogen production. Beneficially, substantially all carbon arising from combustion in power production and hydrogen production... | 3,700 |
18,425 | 18,425 | 15,844,381 | 3,791 | An ingestible device is disclosed which can produce spectral data of one or more analytes, as well as associated methods for characterizing the gastrointestinal tract of a subject which contains such analytes. Related kits and systems are also disclosed. | 1. A device, comprising:
a spectrometer configured to generate spectral data of a sample within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a subject in vivo, wherein the device is an ingestible device, and the spectral data comprises information useful to determine analyte information about the presence or absence of an analyt... | An ingestible device is disclosed which can produce spectral data of one or more analytes, as well as associated methods for characterizing the gastrointestinal tract of a subject which contains such analytes. Related kits and systems are also disclosed.1. A device, comprising:
a spectrometer configured to generate spe... | 3,700 |
18,426 | 18,426 | 15,890,390 | 3,775 | A drilling jig for drilling a drill hole into a jaw of a patient for a medical tooth implant. The drilling jig includes a prosthesis adapted to at least one of teeth and the jaw of the patient and a drilling model. The prosthesis has a bipartite design and includes an individualized part adapted to the teeth, and a sta... | 1. A drilling jig for drilling a drill hole into a jaw of a patient for a medical tooth implant, the drilling jig comprising a prosthesis adapted to at least one of teeth and the jaw of the patient and a drilling model,
the prosthesis being of a bipartite design and comprising:
an individualized part adapted to the tee... | A drilling jig for drilling a drill hole into a jaw of a patient for a medical tooth implant. The drilling jig includes a prosthesis adapted to at least one of teeth and the jaw of the patient and a drilling model. The prosthesis has a bipartite design and includes an individualized part adapted to the teeth, and a sta... | 3,700 |
18,427 | 18,427 | 15,179,286 | 3,761 | A method and apparatus for providing short arc welding-type power is disclosed. The system includes a power supply, a wire feeder, and a controller. The output current is decreased at dive rate when the arc forms. The dive rate is maintained until the currents drops to a threshold, preferably a function of the peak sho... | 1. A method of short arc welding, wherein the weld is a cyclical output, with each cycle including a short state followed by an arc state, wherein each short state includes a peak commanded short current and an actual peak short current comprising:
monitoring at least one of the commanded peak short current and the act... | A method and apparatus for providing short arc welding-type power is disclosed. The system includes a power supply, a wire feeder, and a controller. The output current is decreased at dive rate when the arc forms. The dive rate is maintained until the currents drops to a threshold, preferably a function of the peak sho... | 3,700 |
18,428 | 18,428 | 16,437,473 | 3,762 | A grain dying system for a grain bin that includes a heating unit arranged in a proximity of the grain bin and ducting connected at one end to the heating unit and another end to a grain drying adaptor. The grain drying adaptor is connected at one end to the ducting and at another end to a fain unit of an aeration syst... | 1-17. (canceled) 18. A method of drying grain in a grain bin, comprising:
attaching a first end of a ducting to an outlet portion of a heating unit; attaching a second end of a ducting to a grain drying adaptor; attaching the grain drying adaptor to a fan unit of an aeration system of the grain bin; introducing ambient... | A grain dying system for a grain bin that includes a heating unit arranged in a proximity of the grain bin and ducting connected at one end to the heating unit and another end to a grain drying adaptor. The grain drying adaptor is connected at one end to the ducting and at another end to a fain unit of an aeration syst... | 3,700 |
18,429 | 18,429 | 15,009,280 | 3,753 | An orifice nozzle-type steam trap, a Venturi nozzle-type steam trap, and/or a tunnel-structured resistance tube-type steam trap are provided capable of coping with a change in the discharged amount of a drain due to, for example, a variation in the amount of steam used resulting from the operating condition of steam-ba... | 1. A nozzle-type steam trap provided with a drainage volume adjusting mechanism, including a Venturi nozzle-type steam trap, an orifice nozzle-type steam trap and a tunnel-structured resistance tube-type steam trap, characterized in that the nozzle-type steam trap has a piping structure in which a height difference bet... | An orifice nozzle-type steam trap, a Venturi nozzle-type steam trap, and/or a tunnel-structured resistance tube-type steam trap are provided capable of coping with a change in the discharged amount of a drain due to, for example, a variation in the amount of steam used resulting from the operating condition of steam-ba... | 3,700 |
18,430 | 18,430 | 16,047,619 | 3,792 | Systems and methods are described herein for selection of a cardiac cycle, or heartbeat, from a plurality of cardiac cycles monitored over time. The cardiac cycle may be selected using various metrics including a single-cycle metric and a cycle-series metric. Further, the selected cardiac cycle may be used for further ... | 1. A system for use in cardiac evaluation comprising:
electrode apparatus comprising a plurality of external electrodes to be located proximate tissue of a patient; and computing apparatus comprising one or more processors, the computing apparatus coupled to the electrode apparatus and configured to:
monitoring electri... | Systems and methods are described herein for selection of a cardiac cycle, or heartbeat, from a plurality of cardiac cycles monitored over time. The cardiac cycle may be selected using various metrics including a single-cycle metric and a cycle-series metric. Further, the selected cardiac cycle may be used for further ... | 3,700 |
18,431 | 18,431 | 15,597,631 | 3,774 | A system of prosthetic implants for a total knee replacement procedure is provided. The system includes a tibial component of a knee joint implant, a tibial insert configured to be positioned against the superior side of the platform of the tibial component, a first femoral component of a knee joint implant, and a seco... | 1-47. (canceled) 48. A system of prosthetic implants for a total knee replacement procedure, the system comprising:
a tibial component of a knee joint implant, the tibial component comprising a platform having opposite inferior and superior sides, the platform having a surface area, and a tibial fixation component, the... | A system of prosthetic implants for a total knee replacement procedure is provided. The system includes a tibial component of a knee joint implant, a tibial insert configured to be positioned against the superior side of the platform of the tibial component, a first femoral component of a knee joint implant, and a seco... | 3,700 |
18,432 | 18,432 | 16,495,933 | 3,791 | A surgical instrument includes an impedance sensing system for monitoring the position of the tip of the surgical instrument relative to the pericardial space. The surgical instrument consists of a guidewire or needle including a conductive core terminating at a distal tip of the guidewire or needle. The distal tip has... | 1. A sensing system for indicating a position of a tip of a surgical instrument, comprising:
a needle including a conductive core terminating at a distal tip of the needle, wherein the distal tip includes an exposed surface that is not covered by electrically insulating material, wherein the needle further includes a c... | A surgical instrument includes an impedance sensing system for monitoring the position of the tip of the surgical instrument relative to the pericardial space. The surgical instrument consists of a guidewire or needle including a conductive core terminating at a distal tip of the guidewire or needle. The distal tip has... | 3,700 |
18,433 | 18,433 | 15,886,757 | 3,774 | A bone graft containment device includes a plurality of cage segments connected to one another along a longitudinal axis, each of the cage segments connected to an adjacent one of the cage segments via a connection which permits movement of the cage segments relative to one another so that the bone graft containment de... | 1. A bone graft containment device, comprising a plurality of cage segments connected to one another along a longitudinal axis, each of the cage segments connected to an adjacent one of the cage segments via a connection which permits movement of the cage segments relative to one another so that the bone graft containm... | A bone graft containment device includes a plurality of cage segments connected to one another along a longitudinal axis, each of the cage segments connected to an adjacent one of the cage segments via a connection which permits movement of the cage segments relative to one another so that the bone graft containment de... | 3,700 |
18,434 | 18,434 | 15,665,024 | 3,747 | A centrifugal fan assembly including fan wheel, a primary inlet bell, a secondary inlet bell, and a flow grid. The primary inlet bell and secondary inlet bell direct air into an inlet of the fan wheel of the centrifugal fan. Also disclosed is a sound reduction assembly for reducing the sound produced by a centrifugal f... | 1. A centrifugal fan assembly, comprising:
a fan wheel including an axial inlet, the fan wheel radially discharging air; a primary inlet bell that directs the air into the axial inlet of the fan wheel; a secondary inlet bell that directs the air towards the primary inlet bell; a flow grid that guides the air flowing in... | A centrifugal fan assembly including fan wheel, a primary inlet bell, a secondary inlet bell, and a flow grid. The primary inlet bell and secondary inlet bell direct air into an inlet of the fan wheel of the centrifugal fan. Also disclosed is a sound reduction assembly for reducing the sound produced by a centrifugal f... | 3,700 |
18,435 | 18,435 | 15,569,054 | 3,774 | A method for controlling an artificial knee joint comprising an upper part and a lower part pivotally connected to each other, a resistance unit arranged between the upper part and the lower part and having an adjusting device to adjust the damping resistance, a control unit, the adjustment taking place on the basis of... | 1. A method for controlling an artificial knee joint, the method comprising:
providing an upper part and a lower part which are pivotally connected to each other about a pivot axis, a resistance unit which is arranged between the upper part and the lower part and which has an adjustment device to vary the damping resis... | A method for controlling an artificial knee joint comprising an upper part and a lower part pivotally connected to each other, a resistance unit arranged between the upper part and the lower part and having an adjusting device to adjust the damping resistance, a control unit, the adjustment taking place on the basis of... | 3,700 |
18,436 | 18,436 | 15,393,707 | 3,761 | In one embodiment, an apparatus, method, and system for acquiring at least one image inside a cooking device including a housing having a front surface, back surface, and an interior; at least one attachment element removably coupled to the back surface of the housing, the attachment element configured to secure the ho... | 1. An apparatus for acquiring at least one image inside a cooking device, comprising:
a housing having a front surface, back surface, and an interior; at least one attachment element removably coupled to the back surface of the housing, the attachment element configured to secure the housing to an external surface of t... | In one embodiment, an apparatus, method, and system for acquiring at least one image inside a cooking device including a housing having a front surface, back surface, and an interior; at least one attachment element removably coupled to the back surface of the housing, the attachment element configured to secure the ho... | 3,700 |
18,437 | 18,437 | 14,424,282 | 3,793 | A system with integrated tracking includes a procedure-specific hardware component ( 112 or 116 ) disposed at or near a region of interest. A field generator ( 114 ) is configured to generate a field with a field of view covering the region of interest. A mounting device ( 115 ) is connected to the field generator an... | 1. A system with integrated tracking, comprising:
a procedure-specific hardware component disposed at or near a region of interest; a field generator configured to generate a field with a field of view covering the region of interest; a mounting device connected to the field generator and separately coupled to a proced... | A system with integrated tracking includes a procedure-specific hardware component ( 112 or 116 ) disposed at or near a region of interest. A field generator ( 114 ) is configured to generate a field with a field of view covering the region of interest. A mounting device ( 115 ) is connected to the field generator an... | 3,700 |
18,438 | 18,438 | 13,925,617 | 3,732 | A disposable medical gown ( 100 ) includes a body covering portion ( 101 ) and optionally one or more sleeves ( 107,108 ). The body covering portion ( 101 ) defines a head insertion aperture ( 104 ) between a frontal body covering portion ( 103 ) configured to cover a frontal body portion of a wearer and a rear portion... | 1. A gown, comprising:
a non-woven fabric layer defining a neck opening between a front portion and a rear portion, wherein a front portion length is greater than a rear portion length and the rear portion defines an opening configured to assist a user in donning the gown; and one or more perforations extending across ... | A disposable medical gown ( 100 ) includes a body covering portion ( 101 ) and optionally one or more sleeves ( 107,108 ). The body covering portion ( 101 ) defines a head insertion aperture ( 104 ) between a frontal body covering portion ( 103 ) configured to cover a frontal body portion of a wearer and a rear portion... | 3,700 |
18,439 | 18,439 | 15,713,857 | 3,745 | A method for forming an article is disclosed, including laser welding a powder of an HTW alloy to a surface of a substrate along a weld path, forming a weld bead of the HTW alloy. The weld path is propagated along a weld direction, forming a cladding layer of the HTW alloy on the surface. The laser welding includes a l... | 1. A method for forming an article, comprising:
laser welding a powder of a metal alloy to a surface of a substrate along a weld path, forming a weld bead of the metal alloy having a weld bead width and a weld bead height; and propagating the weld path along a weld direction, forming a cladding layer of the metal alloy... | A method for forming an article is disclosed, including laser welding a powder of an HTW alloy to a surface of a substrate along a weld path, forming a weld bead of the HTW alloy. The weld path is propagated along a weld direction, forming a cladding layer of the HTW alloy on the surface. The laser welding includes a l... | 3,700 |
18,440 | 18,440 | 15,783,168 | 3,781 | The present invention relates to a unitary storage layer for an absorbent article, being formed by at least two sub-layers wherein a first outermost sub-layer forming said first surface and comprises cellulose pulp fibers and cross linked cellulose fibers and comprises less than 5% of SAP by weight of the sub-layer, an... | 1. A unitary storage layer for an absorbent article, said storage layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite to said first surface, and being formed by at least two sub-layers wherein:
a) a first outermost sub-layer forming said first surface and comprising cellulose pulp fibers and cross linked cellulo... | The present invention relates to a unitary storage layer for an absorbent article, being formed by at least two sub-layers wherein a first outermost sub-layer forming said first surface and comprises cellulose pulp fibers and cross linked cellulose fibers and comprises less than 5% of SAP by weight of the sub-layer, an... | 3,700 |
18,441 | 18,441 | 15,975,909 | 3,735 | At least one tactile element is provided on the exterior surface of the container, overlying at least one of the at least one graphic elements. This tactile element is formed of at least two distinct layers of an overvarnish applied over, and having a thickness that can be felt by a user touching the container. | 1. A beverage container has an image on its exterior surface that includes at least one graphic element.
At least one tactile element is provided on the exterior surface of the container, overlying at least one of the at least one graphic elements. This tactile element is formed of at least two distinct layers of an ov... | At least one tactile element is provided on the exterior surface of the container, overlying at least one of the at least one graphic elements. This tactile element is formed of at least two distinct layers of an overvarnish applied over, and having a thickness that can be felt by a user touching the container.1. A bev... | 3,700 |
18,442 | 18,442 | 15,622,194 | 3,785 | Disclosed is an autoCPAP respirator which comprises a control unit, a respiration blower and a pressure sensor. The control unit comprises a controller for generating a first control signal, which induces the speed of the blower to generate a pressurized breathing gas flow, a controller for generating a periodically va... | 1. An autoCPAP respirator, wherein the respirator comprises a control unit, a respiration blower, and a pressure sensor, the control unit comprising a first controller for generating a first control signal, which induces a speed of the blower to generate a pressurized breathing gas flow, a second controller for generat... | Disclosed is an autoCPAP respirator which comprises a control unit, a respiration blower and a pressure sensor. The control unit comprises a controller for generating a first control signal, which induces the speed of the blower to generate a pressurized breathing gas flow, a controller for generating a periodically va... | 3,700 |
18,443 | 18,443 | 16,060,855 | 3,783 | A frangible connector has a first side that forms a female luer when a second side is fractured at a predefined break line. The second side may be connected to a fluid circuit, for example, a source of medical treatment fluid such as dialysate. | 1. A connector device, comprising:
an inline fluid channel element having first and second end portions adapted for bonding to tubing segments; the inline fluid channel element having a middle portion defining a connector attached to the second end portion through a frangible portion that, when fractured, renders the c... | A frangible connector has a first side that forms a female luer when a second side is fractured at a predefined break line. The second side may be connected to a fluid circuit, for example, a source of medical treatment fluid such as dialysate.1. A connector device, comprising:
an inline fluid channel element having fi... | 3,700 |
18,444 | 18,444 | 14,421,592 | 3,771 | Exemplary methods and devices can be provided for harvesting a plurality of small tissue pieces, e.g., having widths less than about 1 mm or 0.5 mm, using one or more hollow needles. A fluid can be flowed through a conduit past the proximal ends of the needles to facilitate removal of the tissue pieces from the needle ... | 1. An apparatus for obtaining at least one portion of a biological tissue, comprising:
at least one hollow tube; a conduit configured to facilitate flow of a fluid therethrough, wherein a proximal end of the at least one hollow tube is in communication with the conduit; and a filter arrangement provided at least partia... | Exemplary methods and devices can be provided for harvesting a plurality of small tissue pieces, e.g., having widths less than about 1 mm or 0.5 mm, using one or more hollow needles. A fluid can be flowed through a conduit past the proximal ends of the needles to facilitate removal of the tissue pieces from the needle ... | 3,700 |
18,445 | 18,445 | 15,703,337 | 3,781 | A sterilizing and numbing kit for sterilizing and numbing a topical area including a swab. The swab includes a grip and a fluid absorbable material attached to the grip. The fluid absorbable material is saturated with a sterilizing agent and a topical anesthetic. A sealed cover is provided being positioned over and sea... | 1. A sterilizing and numbing kit comprising:
a swab including a grip and a fluid absorbable material attached to said grip, said fluid absorbable material being saturated with a sterilizing agent and a topical anesthetic; a sealed cover positioned over and sealing said fluid absorbable material. 2. The sterilizing and ... | A sterilizing and numbing kit for sterilizing and numbing a topical area including a swab. The swab includes a grip and a fluid absorbable material attached to the grip. The fluid absorbable material is saturated with a sterilizing agent and a topical anesthetic. A sealed cover is provided being positioned over and sea... | 3,700 |
18,446 | 18,446 | 16,328,701 | 3,792 | The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method for electrocardiogram analysis, the method comprising the steps of receiving at least one ECG signal; analyzing the ECG signal to provide features and/or identify at least one episode and/or event, wherein an episode is a segment of the ECG signal defined b... | 1. A computer-implemented method for electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis, the method comprising:
receiving at least one ECG signal; analyzing the ECG signal to provide features and/or identify at least one episode and/or event, wherein an episode is a segment of the ECG signal defined by a starting time, a duration and a ... | The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method for electrocardiogram analysis, the method comprising the steps of receiving at least one ECG signal; analyzing the ECG signal to provide features and/or identify at least one episode and/or event, wherein an episode is a segment of the ECG signal defined b... | 3,700 |
18,447 | 18,447 | 16,500,414 | 3,762 | A cooking appliance includes a housing having a cooking chamber, and a door configured to close the cooking chamber. The door is arranged on the housing in a pivotable manner and capable of being lowered into a storage space in the housing. A drive unit automatically implements a movement of the door along a movement p... | 1-13. (canceled) 14. A cooking appliance, comprising:
a housing having a cooking chamber; a door configured to close the cooking chamber, said door being arranged on the housing in a pivotable manner and capable of being lowered into a storage space in the housing; and a drive unit configured to automatically implement... | A cooking appliance includes a housing having a cooking chamber, and a door configured to close the cooking chamber. The door is arranged on the housing in a pivotable manner and capable of being lowered into a storage space in the housing. A drive unit automatically implements a movement of the door along a movement p... | 3,700 |
18,448 | 18,448 | 16,132,088 | 3,775 | An orthopedic distraction device is provided. The orthopedic distraction device includes a first upper paddle for engaging a first bone of a joint, a lower paddle for engaging a second bone of the joint and a displacement mechanism. The displacement mechanism includes a drive assembly operable to move the upper paddle ... | 1. A computer aided orthopedic surgery system for performing an arthroplasty procedure of a knee joint comprising:
a three dimensional position tracking system for tracking a position of a tibia and a femur of a knee joint; a robotic arm configured to apply forces to one of the tibia and femur, and measure the applied ... | An orthopedic distraction device is provided. The orthopedic distraction device includes a first upper paddle for engaging a first bone of a joint, a lower paddle for engaging a second bone of the joint and a displacement mechanism. The displacement mechanism includes a drive assembly operable to move the upper paddle ... | 3,700 |
18,449 | 18,449 | 15,840,420 | 3,731 | Apparatus for manufacturing mailpieces, comprising a supply module for supplying cold seal paper to form an envelope body, a feeding module for collating documents to form the content to be inserted in the mailpiece, and a pair of finishing rollers for folding the envelope body around the content and sealing the mailpi... | 1. A method for manufacturing mailpieces, the method comprising:
a) supplying a piece of cold seal paper to form an envelope body; b) collating documents to form content to be inserted in the mailpiece; c) folding the envelope body around the content and sealing the mailpiece in a single finishing step. 2. The method f... | Apparatus for manufacturing mailpieces, comprising a supply module for supplying cold seal paper to form an envelope body, a feeding module for collating documents to form the content to be inserted in the mailpiece, and a pair of finishing rollers for folding the envelope body around the content and sealing the mailpi... | 3,700 |
18,450 | 18,450 | 12,813,707 | 3,715 | Methods, systems and computer readable mediums are provided for drafting one or more players in a fantasy sport. In one method, a list of available players available for drafting to a user's fantasy team is retrieved from a data store. Each available player has an associated ranking. A first candidate player and a seco... | 1. A method for drafting one or more players in a fantasy sport, the method comprising:
retrieving, from a data store, a list of available players available for drafting to a fantasy team of the user at a drafting round, each available player having an associated ranking; identifying, at a server, a first candidate pla... | Methods, systems and computer readable mediums are provided for drafting one or more players in a fantasy sport. In one method, a list of available players available for drafting to a user's fantasy team is retrieved from a data store. Each available player has an associated ranking. A first candidate player and a seco... | 3,700 |
18,451 | 18,451 | 15,774,126 | 3,793 | The invention relates to a navigation assistance system for assisting in navigating an interventional instrument (10) within a subject during an interventional procedure. Based on a provided current position and shape of the interventional instrument, a provided target position defining the position of a target (45) to... | 1. A navigation assistance system for assisting in navigating an interventional instrument within a subject during an interventional procedure, the navigation assistance system comprising:
a position and shape providing unit for providing the current position and shape of the interventional instrument, a target positio... | The invention relates to a navigation assistance system for assisting in navigating an interventional instrument (10) within a subject during an interventional procedure. Based on a provided current position and shape of the interventional instrument, a provided target position defining the position of a target (45) to... | 3,700 |
18,452 | 18,452 | 14,768,387 | 3,741 | In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, a rotor for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The rotor may include a rotor disk and a blade extending radially outward from the rotor disk. The blade may have a leading edge and a sheath may extend along the leading edge of the blade. The sheath may be formed from a br... | 1. A rotor for a gas turbine engine, comprising:
a rotor disk; and a blade extending radially outward from the rotor disk, the blade having a leading edge; and a sheath extending along the leading edge of the blade, the sheath being formed from a brittle material. 2. The rotor of claim 1, wherein an adhesive joins the ... | In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, a rotor for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The rotor may include a rotor disk and a blade extending radially outward from the rotor disk. The blade may have a leading edge and a sheath may extend along the leading edge of the blade. The sheath may be formed from a br... | 3,700 |
18,453 | 18,453 | 16,264,780 | 3,735 | Produce boxes and bags for shipping produce, e.g., bananas, utilize ventilation structures that allow for ventilation therethrough. A method of assembling produce boxes provides for cutouts that serve as ventilation structures in the boxes. When the produce boxes are stacked such as on a shipping pallet, the ventilatio... | 1. A box for storing produce comprising:
a base comprising a front panel, a rear panel, and a pair of opposing side panels, wherein the front, rear, and opposing side panels define a top opening, wherein the base comprises at least one cutout extending inwardly from a top edge of a select one or more of the front, rear... | Produce boxes and bags for shipping produce, e.g., bananas, utilize ventilation structures that allow for ventilation therethrough. A method of assembling produce boxes provides for cutouts that serve as ventilation structures in the boxes. When the produce boxes are stacked such as on a shipping pallet, the ventilatio... | 3,700 |
18,454 | 18,454 | 16,860,375 | 3,711 | A set of I Ching sticks and method of using the same to convey information to a user based on various indicia and groupings of indicia disposed on the sides and ends of each of the I Ching sticks. | 1. A set, comprising:
six I Ching sticks, each I Ching stick defining an elongated body including:
first, second, third, and fourth rectangular side faces each including a first portion, a second portion, and an intermediate portion disposed between the first and second portions, wherein the first and second rectangula... | A set of I Ching sticks and method of using the same to convey information to a user based on various indicia and groupings of indicia disposed on the sides and ends of each of the I Ching sticks.1. A set, comprising:
six I Ching sticks, each I Ching stick defining an elongated body including:
first, second, third, and... | 3,700 |
18,455 | 18,455 | 15,284,127 | 3,745 | A fan system includes a motor, a rotatable hub, and a plurality of fan blades. The motor is coupled with the hub by a hollow drive shaft, such that the drive system of the fan system is gearless. The motor is controlled by a PFC-based control module, which is in communication with sensors that are configured to sense p... | 1.-106. (canceled) 107. A fan system, wherein the fan system comprises:
(a) a hub, wherein the hub is configured to rotate; (b) a plurality of fan blades mounted to the hub; (c) a motor, wherein the motor is in communication with the hub, wherein the motor is operable to rotate the hub; and (d) a control panel in commu... | A fan system includes a motor, a rotatable hub, and a plurality of fan blades. The motor is coupled with the hub by a hollow drive shaft, such that the drive system of the fan system is gearless. The motor is controlled by a PFC-based control module, which is in communication with sensors that are configured to sense p... | 3,700 |
18,456 | 18,456 | 15,892,171 | 3,791 | A device for taking a core biopsy sample comprising a flexible catheter assembly and a needle is provided. The flexible catheter assembly comprises a first flexible catheter and a second flexible catheter partially received within the first catheter, and the first flexible catheter and second flexible catheter are coup... | 1. A device for taking a core biopsy sample, the device comprising:
a flexible catheter assembly, the flexible catheter assembly comprising:
a first flexible catheter, the first flexible catheter having an interior surface and an exterior surface;
a second flexible catheter, the second flexible catheter having an inter... | A device for taking a core biopsy sample comprising a flexible catheter assembly and a needle is provided. The flexible catheter assembly comprises a first flexible catheter and a second flexible catheter partially received within the first catheter, and the first flexible catheter and second flexible catheter are coup... | 3,700 |
18,457 | 18,457 | 16,186,967 | 3,792 | An implantable device and associated method for delivering multi-site pacing therapy is disclosed. The device comprises a set of electrodes including a first ventricular electrode and a second ventricular electrode, spatially separated from one another and all coupled to an implantable pulse generator. The device compr... | 1.-58. (canceled) 59. A method for adjusting multisite pacing to effectively capture tissue by an implantable medical device, the method comprising:
selecting a first cathode and a first anode to form a first pacing vector; selecting a second cathode and a second anode to form a second pacing vector; simultaneously or ... | An implantable device and associated method for delivering multi-site pacing therapy is disclosed. The device comprises a set of electrodes including a first ventricular electrode and a second ventricular electrode, spatially separated from one another and all coupled to an implantable pulse generator. The device compr... | 3,700 |
18,458 | 18,458 | 15,015,736 | 3,771 | The present disclosure relates to valve replacement devices that are foldable for catheter-based deployment to the site of implantation, as well as systems for the delivery of valve prostheses, including prostheses having the special characteristics of the disclosed valve replacement devices. The devices include highly... | 1.-24. (canceled) 25. A mitral valve prosthesis comprising:
a stent having an expanded and an unexpanded state and that includes
a long axis;
a middle region having first and second ends and comprising a framework that defines inner and outer surfaces;
a lower flange portion at the first end of the middle region that c... | The present disclosure relates to valve replacement devices that are foldable for catheter-based deployment to the site of implantation, as well as systems for the delivery of valve prostheses, including prostheses having the special characteristics of the disclosed valve replacement devices. The devices include highly... | 3,700 |
18,459 | 18,459 | 15,288,725 | 3,793 | A method for assessing a cancer status of biological tissue includes the steps of: obtaining a Raman spectrum indicating a Raman spectroscopy response of the biological tissue, the Raman spectrum captured using a fiber-optic probe of a fiber-optic Raman spectroscopy system; inputting the Raman spectrum into a boosted t... | 1. A method for assessing a cancer status of biological tissue, the method comprising the steps of:
obtaining a Raman spectrum indicating a Raman spectroscopy response of the biological tissue, the Raman spectrum captured using a fiber-optic probe of a fiber-optic Raman spectroscopy system; inputting the Raman spectrum... | A method for assessing a cancer status of biological tissue includes the steps of: obtaining a Raman spectrum indicating a Raman spectroscopy response of the biological tissue, the Raman spectrum captured using a fiber-optic probe of a fiber-optic Raman spectroscopy system; inputting the Raman spectrum into a boosted t... | 3,700 |
18,460 | 18,460 | 15,960,579 | 3,732 | Each of a set of knitting needles have a length correlated to at least two factors (e.g., needle diameter, and yarn weight) to provide appropriate strength, stability, and suitable take-up for stitches created during the knitting process. The correlation is such that as needle diameters (D) grow, and/or the yarn weight... | 1. A number of double-ended knitting needles forming a set of knitting needles, each said needle of said set of needles comprising: a length (L) particularly correlated to needle diameter and vara weight (W) to provide appropriate strength, stability, and take-up for stitches created during the knitting process, said c... | Each of a set of knitting needles have a length correlated to at least two factors (e.g., needle diameter, and yarn weight) to provide appropriate strength, stability, and suitable take-up for stitches created during the knitting process. The correlation is such that as needle diameters (D) grow, and/or the yarn weight... | 3,700 |
18,461 | 18,461 | 15,294,414 | 3,724 | A personal food delivery apparatus and method includes a utensil with a handle end and a food end where the food end is a flat surface. A food retaining device is connected with the food end where the food retaining device retains food on the food retaining device. | 1. A utensil comprising:
a rounded handle end; and a food end comprising a non-concave surface, wherein the utensil is approximately four inches long, wherein an entirety of the food end is to enter into a person's mouth, and wherein the food end comprises an exterior edge and a surface with interior extending arms, wh... | A personal food delivery apparatus and method includes a utensil with a handle end and a food end where the food end is a flat surface. A food retaining device is connected with the food end where the food retaining device retains food on the food retaining device.1. A utensil comprising:
a rounded handle end; and a fo... | 3,700 |
18,462 | 18,462 | 15,702,050 | 3,793 | An imaging system includes transmit circuitry, a transducer array with an array of capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer elements, a beamformer, a decoder and a display. The transmit circuitry includes a signal generator and at least one excitation coding scheme. The transmit circuitry combines an excitation s... | 1. An imaging system, comprising:
transmit circuitry including:
a signal generator; and
at least one excitation coding scheme, wherein the transmit circuitry combines an excitation signal generated by the signal generator with an excitation coding scheme of the at least one excitation coding scheme to produce a coded e... | An imaging system includes transmit circuitry, a transducer array with an array of capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer elements, a beamformer, a decoder and a display. The transmit circuitry includes a signal generator and at least one excitation coding scheme. The transmit circuitry combines an excitation s... | 3,700 |
18,463 | 18,463 | 16,111,019 | 3,783 | Systems and methods for treating a medical condition such as worsening heart failure (WHF) are described. A medical system may sense one or more physiological signals, and generate from the sensed physiological signals a signal metric trend indicating a progression of heart failure. A detector may detect a physiologica... | 1. A system for adjusting a therapy dosage in a patient, comprising:
a receiver circuit configured to receive one or more physiological signals; a physiological event detector circuit configured to generate, from the sensed one or more physiological signals, a signal metric trend indicating a progression of a physiolog... | Systems and methods for treating a medical condition such as worsening heart failure (WHF) are described. A medical system may sense one or more physiological signals, and generate from the sensed physiological signals a signal metric trend indicating a progression of heart failure. A detector may detect a physiologica... | 3,700 |
18,464 | 18,464 | 14,988,742 | 3,761 | The concept of the present invention describes configurations to provide uniform heat distribution of resistive heaters. This configuration allows successful anti-icing and deicing with relatively low applied power. One aspect involves the use of a thin film heater applied just underneath the topcoat to efficiently dir... | 1. A lightweight and compact carbon-based heating device disposed on a substrate, comprising:
two electrodes, each of which is bonded to the substrate by an adhesive; wherein the edge of the electrode closest to the substrate is defined as the bottom of the electrode and the edge furthest from the substrate is defined ... | The concept of the present invention describes configurations to provide uniform heat distribution of resistive heaters. This configuration allows successful anti-icing and deicing with relatively low applied power. One aspect involves the use of a thin film heater applied just underneath the topcoat to efficiently dir... | 3,700 |
18,465 | 18,465 | 16,464,945 | 3,747 | A fuel supply system, having a low-pressure region, a high-pressure region, a pumping device, a low-pressure pump, and a high-pressure pump A pressure accumulator system is provided between the pumping device and injectors and has distributor units. Between the low-pressure pump and the high-pressure pump, a fuel distr... | 1.-6. (canceled) 7. A fuel supply system, configures as a common-rail fuel supply system for at least one a large diesel internal combustion engine and a diesel internal combustion engine of a ship, comprising:
a low-pressure region; a high-pressure region; a pumping device configured to convey fuel from the low-pressu... | A fuel supply system, having a low-pressure region, a high-pressure region, a pumping device, a low-pressure pump, and a high-pressure pump A pressure accumulator system is provided between the pumping device and injectors and has distributor units. Between the low-pressure pump and the high-pressure pump, a fuel distr... | 3,700 |
18,466 | 18,466 | 15,923,148 | 3,792 | Casings for retaining adapter connector modules and implantable electrical devices, and adapter assemblies for retaining implantable medical devices, include first and second opposing plates spaced apart by a gap configured to retain the devices such that sides of the devices are in confronting engagement with the firs... | 1. An implantable casing for securing an implantable adapter connector module and an implantable medical device together within a subcutaneous pocket of a patient, the casing comprising:
opposing first and second plates spaced apart from one another by a gap configured to receive the adapter connector module and the me... | Casings for retaining adapter connector modules and implantable electrical devices, and adapter assemblies for retaining implantable medical devices, include first and second opposing plates spaced apart by a gap configured to retain the devices such that sides of the devices are in confronting engagement with the firs... | 3,700 |
18,467 | 18,467 | 15,024,164 | 3,761 | Proposed is a resistance spot welding method to join parts to be welded which are a plurality of overlapping metal sheets, including: dividing a current pattern into two or more steps for welding; before actual welding, performing test welding; and subsequently, as actual welding, performing adaptive control welding, i... | 1. A resistance spot welding method to join parts to be welded by squeezing and pressing the parts between a pair of electrodes and passing current, the parts being a plurality of overlapping metal sheets, the method comprising:
dividing a current pattern into two or more steps for welding; before actual welding, perfo... | Proposed is a resistance spot welding method to join parts to be welded which are a plurality of overlapping metal sheets, including: dividing a current pattern into two or more steps for welding; before actual welding, performing test welding; and subsequently, as actual welding, performing adaptive control welding, i... | 3,700 |
18,468 | 18,468 | 15,664,798 | 3,792 | An implantable medical device (IMD) is described capable of determining whether a patient is susceptible to freezing of gait events during ambulatory movement without the patient demonstrating an episode of freezing of gait. In one example, the IMD senses, via one or more electrodes, a bioelectrical signal of a brain o... | 1. A method comprising:
sensing, by one or more processors and via one or more electrodes, a bioelectrical signal of a brain of a patient while the patient performs movement associated with freezing of gait; determining, by the one or more processors and based on the bioelectrical signal, that the patient is susceptibl... | An implantable medical device (IMD) is described capable of determining whether a patient is susceptible to freezing of gait events during ambulatory movement without the patient demonstrating an episode of freezing of gait. In one example, the IMD senses, via one or more electrodes, a bioelectrical signal of a brain o... | 3,700 |
18,469 | 18,469 | 15,262,705 | 3,794 | Described embodiments include apparatus that includes a catheter and a tip electrode, at a distal end of the catheter, shaped to define a plurality of microelectrode apertures. The apparatus further includes at least one printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within a lumen of the catheter, and a plurality of microelectr... | 1. Apparatus, comprising:
a catheter; a tip electrode, at a distal end of the catheter, shaped to define a plurality of microelectrode apertures; at least one printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within a lumen of the catheter; and a plurality of microelectrodes coupled to the PCB and at least partly situated within th... | Described embodiments include apparatus that includes a catheter and a tip electrode, at a distal end of the catheter, shaped to define a plurality of microelectrode apertures. The apparatus further includes at least one printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within a lumen of the catheter, and a plurality of microelectr... | 3,700 |
18,470 | 18,470 | 15,684,066 | 3,741 | Combustor systems are provided. For example, a combustor system comprises a combustor having forward and aft ends and including annular inner and outer liners that each extend generally along an axial direction and define a combustion chamber therebetween. The combustor system also comprises a fuel nozzle having an out... | 1. A combustor system, comprising:
a combustor having a forward end and an aft end, the combustor including an annular inner liner extending generally along an axial direction and an annular outer liner extending generally along the axial direction, the inner liner and the outer liner defining a combustion chamber ther... | Combustor systems are provided. For example, a combustor system comprises a combustor having forward and aft ends and including annular inner and outer liners that each extend generally along an axial direction and define a combustion chamber therebetween. The combustor system also comprises a fuel nozzle having an out... | 3,700 |
18,471 | 18,471 | 16,121,286 | 3,746 | An electric tool, a blower and a method of discharging electrostatic charge in an electric tool. The tool may include a housing, a motor supported by the housing and powered by a power source, the motor including a rotor, a fan supported by the housing and driven by the motor to cause an air flow, and a wire electrical... | 1. An electric tool comprising:
a housing; a motor supported by the housing and powered by a power source, the motor including a rotor; a fan supported by the housing and driven by the motor to cause an air flow; and a wire electrically connected between the rotor and a terminal of the power source and operable to diss... | An electric tool, a blower and a method of discharging electrostatic charge in an electric tool. The tool may include a housing, a motor supported by the housing and powered by a power source, the motor including a rotor, a fan supported by the housing and driven by the motor to cause an air flow, and a wire electrical... | 3,700 |
18,472 | 18,472 | 14,080,363 | 3,735 | Method of making a multilayer article including providing a first substrate and providing a second substrate. The method further includes disposing an expandable insulating material on an inner surface of at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the expandable insulating material is in a fi... | 1. A method of making a multilayer article, comprising:
providing a first substrate having an inner surface and an outer surface; providing a second substrate having an inner surface and an outer surface; disposing an expandable insulating material on the inner surface of at least one of the first substrate and the sec... | Method of making a multilayer article including providing a first substrate and providing a second substrate. The method further includes disposing an expandable insulating material on an inner surface of at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the expandable insulating material is in a fi... | 3,700 |
18,473 | 18,473 | 15,002,038 | 3,715 | A system and method for providing customized instances of a game within a virtual space. The system may be configured to obtain values associated with one or more users of the virtual space. The game, which is playable within the virtual space, may initially comprise predefined features and initially undefined features... | 1. A system configured to provide customized instances of a game within a virtual space, the system comprising:
one or more physical computer processors configured by machine-readable instructions to:
obtain values associated with one or more users of the virtual space, the values including a first value associated wit... | A system and method for providing customized instances of a game within a virtual space. The system may be configured to obtain values associated with one or more users of the virtual space. The game, which is playable within the virtual space, may initially comprise predefined features and initially undefined features... | 3,700 |
18,474 | 18,474 | 16,774,732 | 3,735 | A paper-based container lid comprises a top wall, a side wall connecting to the top wall, and a sealing channel formed on the side wall for sealingly engaging a rim of the container and securing the lid to the container, wherein the top wall and the side wall are preferably formed from separate blanks. | 1. A lid for a container, comprising:
a paperboard side wall formed from a first blank, wherein the side wall extends about a longitudinal axis and includes longitudinally opposed first and second ends; and a paperboard top wall formed from a second blank, wherein the first blank is different from the second blank; whe... | A paper-based container lid comprises a top wall, a side wall connecting to the top wall, and a sealing channel formed on the side wall for sealingly engaging a rim of the container and securing the lid to the container, wherein the top wall and the side wall are preferably formed from separate blanks.1. A lid for a co... | 3,700 |
18,475 | 18,475 | 15,047,972 | 3,771 | A ligation and specimen retrieval device is described for endoscopic use that includes a pouch defining a receptacle and having an open end and a closed end, a first suture member defining a first loop, a second suture member defining a second loop and a closure member positioned about the open end of the pouch. The de... | 1. A ligation and specimen retrieval device comprising:
a hollow outer shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; an inner shaft extending through the outer shaft, the inner shaft being movable in relation to the outer shaft from a retracted position to and advanced position; a pouch defining a receptacle, the pouch... | A ligation and specimen retrieval device is described for endoscopic use that includes a pouch defining a receptacle and having an open end and a closed end, a first suture member defining a first loop, a second suture member defining a second loop and a closure member positioned about the open end of the pouch. The de... | 3,700 |
18,476 | 18,476 | 15,477,408 | 3,781 | An absorbent article such as a diaper extending in a longitudinal direction parallel to a longitudinal axis ( 80 ′) and a transversal direction ( 90 ′) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and comprising a distribution layer ( 54 ) between a topsheet ( 24 ) and an absorbent core ( 28 ). The distribution layer co... | 1. An absorbent article extending in a longitudinal direction parallel to a longitudinal axis and a transversal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, wherein the absorbent article comprises:
a fluid permeable topsheet on the wearer-facing side; an absorbent core comprising an absorbent material; a flui... | An absorbent article such as a diaper extending in a longitudinal direction parallel to a longitudinal axis ( 80 ′) and a transversal direction ( 90 ′) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and comprising a distribution layer ( 54 ) between a topsheet ( 24 ) and an absorbent core ( 28 ). The distribution layer co... | 3,700 |
18,477 | 18,477 | 15,040,040 | 3,785 | A system adapted to regulate pressure of a flow of breathable gas generated by a motorized blower fan. The system may include a flow estimation analyzer adapted to receive a speed signal representative of a speed of the fan and estimate a parameter representative of the flow of breathable gas (e.g., a flow rate of the ... | 1. A positive airway pressure apparatus comprising:
a blower adapted to generate a flow of breathable gas, the blower comprising a motor and a fan rotatable by the motor; a sensor associated with the blower, the sensor adapted to detect a rotational speed of the fan and generate a speed signal representative of the rot... | A system adapted to regulate pressure of a flow of breathable gas generated by a motorized blower fan. The system may include a flow estimation analyzer adapted to receive a speed signal representative of a speed of the fan and estimate a parameter representative of the flow of breathable gas (e.g., a flow rate of the ... | 3,700 |
18,478 | 18,478 | 15,689,223 | 3,795 | An endoscope comprises a light splitting device for transmitting a first illuminating light and reflecting a second illuminating light emitted by a light source. The first illuminating light passes through a first color filter transmitting a first color. The second illuminating light passes through the second color fil... | 1. An endoscope comprising:
a light splitting device for transmitting a first illuminating light and reflecting a second illuminating light; a first color filter transmitting a first color, wherein the first illuminating light passes through the first color filter; a second color filter transmitting a second color, whe... | An endoscope comprises a light splitting device for transmitting a first illuminating light and reflecting a second illuminating light emitted by a light source. The first illuminating light passes through a first color filter transmitting a first color. The second illuminating light passes through the second color fil... | 3,700 |
18,479 | 18,479 | 15,604,105 | 3,773 | A laryngoscope blade which improves the transmission of light from the laryngoscope to enhance the amount of light reflected from an area of interest in a patient. The laryngoscope blade has a channel which extends at least partially though the blade and receives a light source. The channel has a substantially transpar... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A laryngoscope blade comprising:
a sheath forming a channel extending at least partially through the laryngoscope blade and configured to receive a light source and a camera, the channel having an opening disposed adjacent to a proximal end of the blade and terminating in an end face through which ... | A laryngoscope blade which improves the transmission of light from the laryngoscope to enhance the amount of light reflected from an area of interest in a patient. The laryngoscope blade has a channel which extends at least partially though the blade and receives a light source. The channel has a substantially transpar... | 3,700 |
18,480 | 18,480 | 15,805,508 | 3,781 | An absorbent tampon is disclosed herein. The absorbent tampon has a fiber integrated primary absorbent member having an insertion end and a withdrawal end disposed opposite the insertion end, a top portion and a bottom portion as determined by the Secondary Desorption Performance method, and a secondary absorbent membe... | 1. An absorbent tampon comprising:
a fiber integrated primary absorbent member having an insertion end and a withdrawal end disposed opposite the insertion end, a top adjacent the insertion end, a bottom adjacent the withdrawal end, and a middle disposed between the top and the bottom, a top portion and a bottom portio... | An absorbent tampon is disclosed herein. The absorbent tampon has a fiber integrated primary absorbent member having an insertion end and a withdrawal end disposed opposite the insertion end, a top portion and a bottom portion as determined by the Secondary Desorption Performance method, and a secondary absorbent membe... | 3,700 |
18,481 | 18,481 | 16,078,163 | 3,761 | A welding torch (100) for arc welding in a shielding gas atmosphere, includes: a contact tip (25) for feeding a welding wire (13); a suction nozzle (23) surrounding the welding wire, and sucking a gas from a space between the suction nozzle (23) and the welding wire; and a shielding gas supply nozzle (21) provided on t... | 1. A welding torch which performs arc welding in a shielding gas atmosphere, the welding torch comprising:
a contact tip that supports a welding wire which is supplied with a welding current while the welding wire can be fed toward a tip portion; a suction nozzle that surrounds a periphery of the welding wire protruded... | A welding torch (100) for arc welding in a shielding gas atmosphere, includes: a contact tip (25) for feeding a welding wire (13); a suction nozzle (23) surrounding the welding wire, and sucking a gas from a space between the suction nozzle (23) and the welding wire; and a shielding gas supply nozzle (21) provided on t... | 3,700 |
18,482 | 18,482 | 16,375,356 | 3,753 | Valves and valve assemblies are described herein employing architectures which can mitigate degradative wear mechanisms, thereby prolonging life of the assembly. In one aspect, a valve comprises a head including a circumferential surface and a valve seat mating surface comprising sintered cemented carbide. Leg members ... | 1. A valve comprising:
a head including a circumferential surface and a valve seat mating surface comprising sintered cemented carbide; and leg members extending from the head, wherein thickness of one or more of the leg members tapers in a direction away from the head to produce laminar fluid flow around the head. 2. ... | Valves and valve assemblies are described herein employing architectures which can mitigate degradative wear mechanisms, thereby prolonging life of the assembly. In one aspect, a valve comprises a head including a circumferential surface and a valve seat mating surface comprising sintered cemented carbide. Leg members ... | 3,700 |
18,483 | 18,483 | 15,509,073 | 3,761 | An induction cooking hob and a method for heating food as well as a computer program product are disclosed. Based on information of a micro-electromechanical system ( 1500 ) in combination with a temperature sensor associated to a heating zone, vibrations can be detected and a heating zone associated with the boiling s... | 1. An induction hob with boiling detection and induction power control, comprising:
two induction heating zones; a temperature sensor associated to a heating zone; a micro-electromechanical system as an acceleration detector; an induction generator; and a controller connected to the induction generator, the micro-elect... | An induction cooking hob and a method for heating food as well as a computer program product are disclosed. Based on information of a micro-electromechanical system ( 1500 ) in combination with a temperature sensor associated to a heating zone, vibrations can be detected and a heating zone associated with the boiling s... | 3,700 |
18,484 | 18,484 | 16,006,111 | 3,792 | A circulatory assist apparatus comprising: an inflatable pumping balloon having a proximal end joined to an elongated balloon catheter, the balloon catheter having a distal end joined to the pumping balloon and a proximal end, separated from the distal end by a length sufficient to extend from within a circulatory lume... | 1. A circulatory assist apparatus for use to improve pressure and create and augment flow in an aorta or other circulatory lumen, the apparatus comprising:
an inflatable pumping balloon having a proximal end joined to an elongated balloon catheter, the balloon catheter having a distal end joined to the pumping balloon ... | A circulatory assist apparatus comprising: an inflatable pumping balloon having a proximal end joined to an elongated balloon catheter, the balloon catheter having a distal end joined to the pumping balloon and a proximal end, separated from the distal end by a length sufficient to extend from within a circulatory lume... | 3,700 |
18,485 | 18,485 | 16,547,170 | 3,724 | Shaving razors and cartridges are featured which include one or more removably attachable shaving aid accessories. | 1.-22. (canceled) 23. A shaving razor comprising:
a handle, a shaving cartridge, having a plurality of blades, mounted on the handle, and a shaving accessory removably mounted on the handle by a magnetic attachment, the shaving accessory comprising a shaving aid element configured to contact a user's skin while shaving... | Shaving razors and cartridges are featured which include one or more removably attachable shaving aid accessories.1.-22. (canceled) 23. A shaving razor comprising:
a handle, a shaving cartridge, having a plurality of blades, mounted on the handle, and a shaving accessory removably mounted on the handle by a magnetic at... | 3,700 |
18,486 | 18,486 | 15,109,559 | 3,785 | Respiratory therapy apparatus includes an oscillating expiratory therapy device ( 100 ) and pressure and flow sensors ( 20 and 21 ) in the patient inlet ( 7 ) connected to supply signals to a processor ( 24 ). The processor ( 24 ) includes artificial intelligence software to correlate the output signals with prescrib... | 1-10. (canceled) 11. Respiratory therapy apparatus of the kind including a device having a mechanism arranged to produce an oscillating resistance to breathing through the device, the therapy device having a plurality of different operation settings, characterised in that the apparatus includes pressure and flow sensor... | Respiratory therapy apparatus includes an oscillating expiratory therapy device ( 100 ) and pressure and flow sensors ( 20 and 21 ) in the patient inlet ( 7 ) connected to supply signals to a processor ( 24 ). The processor ( 24 ) includes artificial intelligence software to correlate the output signals with prescrib... | 3,700 |
18,487 | 18,487 | 15,655,321 | 3,753 | An exemplary compounding system and method can include a transfer set that includes a manifold for assisting in transferring a plurality of ingredients from supply container(s) to a final container. The manifold can include a first channel in fluid communication with at least one primary ingredient, and a second channe... | 1. A transfer set for a compounding device, comprising:
a housing; at least one primary flexible input line connected to the housing via a primary valve configured to permit or refuse passage of at least one primary ingredient from the at least one primary flexible input line through the housing; a plurality of seconda... | An exemplary compounding system and method can include a transfer set that includes a manifold for assisting in transferring a plurality of ingredients from supply container(s) to a final container. The manifold can include a first channel in fluid communication with at least one primary ingredient, and a second channe... | 3,700 |
18,488 | 18,488 | 16,089,651 | 3,763 | A refrigeration cycle apparatus is provided with a branch distribution portion configured to divide refrigerant in a two-phase state of liquid refrigerant and gas refrigerant into refrigerants having different liquid ratios. The branch distribution portion includes a pipe including a bent pipe, a branch pipe, a pipe, a... | 1. A heat exchanger comprising a refrigerant branch distribution device,
the refrigerant branch distribution device comprising: a first flow path, a second flow path and a third flow path; a branch portion connected to the first flow path and connected to the second flow path and the third flow path, the branch portion... | A refrigeration cycle apparatus is provided with a branch distribution portion configured to divide refrigerant in a two-phase state of liquid refrigerant and gas refrigerant into refrigerants having different liquid ratios. The branch distribution portion includes a pipe including a bent pipe, a branch pipe, a pipe, a... | 3,700 |
18,489 | 18,489 | 16,537,853 | 3,735 | The cover is made with two parts that close on each other over a cap on a drug product bottle. Each cover part has a semi-cylindrical periphery, a semi-circular lid and a radially inwardly directed ledge along a bottom edge of the semi-cylindrical periphery to fit under the cap of a bottle in a closed position. The cov... | 1. A cover for mounting over a screw cap on a neck of a drug product bottle, said cover comprising
a pair of parts hingedly secured together to move between an open position and a closed position in facing relation to each other to form a cup shape in said closed position; each said part having a semi-cylindrical perip... | The cover is made with two parts that close on each other over a cap on a drug product bottle. Each cover part has a semi-cylindrical periphery, a semi-circular lid and a radially inwardly directed ledge along a bottom edge of the semi-cylindrical periphery to fit under the cap of a bottle in a closed position. The cov... | 3,700 |
18,490 | 18,490 | 15,842,628 | 3,774 | Apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve, including: a replacement valve adapted to be delivered endovascularly to a vicinity of the heart valve; an expandable anchor adapted to be delivered endovascularly to the vicinity of the heart valve; and a lock mechanism configured to maintain a minimum am... | 1. A prosthetic heart valve, comprising:
an expandable stent having an outer surface, the stent including a cobalt-chromium alloy; a plurality of leaflets coupled to the stent; and a sealing member disposed along the outer surface of the stent. 2. The prosthetic heart valve of claim 1, wherein the sealing member includ... | Apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve, including: a replacement valve adapted to be delivered endovascularly to a vicinity of the heart valve; an expandable anchor adapted to be delivered endovascularly to the vicinity of the heart valve; and a lock mechanism configured to maintain a minimum am... | 3,700 |
18,491 | 18,491 | 12,684,968 | 3,711 | An apparatus is described that is operable between a raised and lowered position for lifting an object without pivot or rotational joints. The apparatus may include an arrow rest for use with an archery bow, wherein the arrow rest has arrow support members operable to form a v-shaped arrow supporting notch, wherein the... | 1. An arrow rest assembly, comprising:
spaced apart first and second supports, said supports each in alignment to engage an underside of an arrow shaft prior to launching the arrow, said first and second supports having a distance separating a free end of each support from a central axis when in a lowered position and ... | An apparatus is described that is operable between a raised and lowered position for lifting an object without pivot or rotational joints. The apparatus may include an arrow rest for use with an archery bow, wherein the arrow rest has arrow support members operable to form a v-shaped arrow supporting notch, wherein the... | 3,700 |
18,492 | 18,492 | 16,220,770 | 3,722 | A bore cutting tool for cutting metal workpieces includes a tool substrate and a tool coating on a surface of the tool substrate. The bore cutting tool includes a plurality of pits in the surface of the tool substrate and wherein the tool coating extends over the pits such that the pit surface includes the tool coating... | 1. A bore cutting tool comprising:
a tool substrate, the tool substrate having an upper surface; a tool coating disposed on the tool substrate, the coating having an uppermost surface; and a plurality of pits formed in the surface of the tool substrate, wherein the tool coating extends over the plurality of pits such t... | A bore cutting tool for cutting metal workpieces includes a tool substrate and a tool coating on a surface of the tool substrate. The bore cutting tool includes a plurality of pits in the surface of the tool substrate and wherein the tool coating extends over the pits such that the pit surface includes the tool coating... | 3,700 |
18,493 | 18,493 | 14,919,332 | 3,731 | Discrete items are conveyed, preferably by a vacuum conveyor, in a machine direction toward a pair of rotating blades. A first intended target of folding, for instance a right portion of front and back panels of a diaper, travels up a ramp, raising the level of the intended target. A rotating blade passes under the int... | 1. An apparatus for folding a product, the apparatus comprising:
a conveying surface at a first elevation carrying at least a first portion of an article to be folded; a carrying surface for carrying at least a second portion of said article at a second elevation; a first blade at a third elevation between said first a... | Discrete items are conveyed, preferably by a vacuum conveyor, in a machine direction toward a pair of rotating blades. A first intended target of folding, for instance a right portion of front and back panels of a diaper, travels up a ramp, raising the level of the intended target. A rotating blade passes under the int... | 3,700 |
18,494 | 18,494 | 16,468,358 | 3,711 | Golf ball consisting of an inner part comprising at least an elastomeric polymer and a reinforcing agent comprising graphene nano-platelets in which at least 90% of the nano-platelets has a lateral size (x, y) from 50 to 50,000 nm and a thickness (z) from 0.34 to 45 nm, and a C/O ratio ≥100:1. | 1. A golf ball comprising:
an inner part comprising at least an elastomeric polymer and at least a reinforcing agent, and an outer part comprising at least a coating layer provided with dimples; said reinforcing agent of said inner part comprising graphene nano-platelets having the following features: i. at least 90% o... | Golf ball consisting of an inner part comprising at least an elastomeric polymer and a reinforcing agent comprising graphene nano-platelets in which at least 90% of the nano-platelets has a lateral size (x, y) from 50 to 50,000 nm and a thickness (z) from 0.34 to 45 nm, and a C/O ratio ≥100:1.1. A golf ball comprising:... | 3,700 |
18,495 | 18,495 | 15,318,208 | 3,772 | In one aspect the invention is arranged to provide a hair treatment apparatus adapted to reduce the temperature of hair. This apparatus includes at least one thermal energy storage core arranged to draw heat out of hair wherein said at least one thermal energy storage core is arranged to cool hair to a temperature belo... | 1.-47. (canceled) 48. A hair treatment apparatus adapted to reduce the temperature of hair, the apparatus including at least one thermal energy storage core formed from a material that only experiences a solidification or condensation phase change when cooled below 0° C. and being arranged to draw heat out of hair, and... | In one aspect the invention is arranged to provide a hair treatment apparatus adapted to reduce the temperature of hair. This apparatus includes at least one thermal energy storage core arranged to draw heat out of hair wherein said at least one thermal energy storage core is arranged to cool hair to a temperature belo... | 3,700 |
18,496 | 18,496 | 14,942,578 | 3,785 | A positive pressure device used with an air source which provides transmission of continuous positive pressure into the lungs using an inspiratory line and a one-way valve associated with the inspiratory line. This one-way valve will not allow exhaled air to return through the inspiratory line. The pressure in the devi... | 1. A positive pressure nasal device, comprising:
an inspiratory line adapted to accept inspiratory air from a positive pressure air source at a positive air pressure; a one-way valve connected to the inspiratory line to permit one-way flow of the inspiratory air through the inspiratory line; a patient nasal interface c... | A positive pressure device used with an air source which provides transmission of continuous positive pressure into the lungs using an inspiratory line and a one-way valve associated with the inspiratory line. This one-way valve will not allow exhaled air to return through the inspiratory line. The pressure in the devi... | 3,700 |
18,497 | 18,497 | 12,686,026 | 3,746 | A piston ring ( 10 ) for forming a seal between a piston ( 26 ) and piston housing ( 28 ). The piston ring ( 10 ) has first and second orthogonal axes ( 12, 14 ) and a body portion ( 18 ) which is resiliently deformable in the direction of the first axis ( 12 ) and is substantially rigid in the direction of the second ... | 1. A piston ring for forming a seal between a piston and a piston housing, said piston ring having first and second orthogonal axes and a body portion which is resiliently deformable in the direction of said first axis and is substantially rigid in the direction of the second axis. 2. The piston ring as claimed in clai... | A piston ring ( 10 ) for forming a seal between a piston ( 26 ) and piston housing ( 28 ). The piston ring ( 10 ) has first and second orthogonal axes ( 12, 14 ) and a body portion ( 18 ) which is resiliently deformable in the direction of the first axis ( 12 ) and is substantially rigid in the direction of the second ... | 3,700 |
18,498 | 18,498 | 15,702,463 | 3,795 | A handle for a medical device includes a proximal segment defining a proximal lumen extending therethrough and sized and shaped to receive an endoscopic medical device therein. A medial segment is received within a distal portion of the proximal segment and has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter thereof. ... | 1-22. (canceled) 23. A telescoping handle for a medical device, comprising:
a proximal segment defining a proximal lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, the proximal lumen being sized and shaped to receive an endoscopic medical device therein, the proximal segment including a coupler for coupling the endoscopic ... | A handle for a medical device includes a proximal segment defining a proximal lumen extending therethrough and sized and shaped to receive an endoscopic medical device therein. A medial segment is received within a distal portion of the proximal segment and has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter thereof. ... | 3,700 |
18,499 | 18,499 | 13,042,960 | 3,746 | An exhaust gas aftertreatment system for a diesel-engined vehicle, which system comprising a NO x Storage Catalyst (NSC) followed in a downstream direction by a Catalysed Soot Filter (CSF), wherein the CSF comprises an oxidative catalyst comprising a palladium-rich weight ratio of platinum and palladium. | 1. An exhaust gas aftertreatment system for a diesel-engined vehicle, which system comprising a NOx Storage Catalyst (NSC) followed in a downstream direction by a Catalysed Soot Filter (CSF), wherein the CSF comprises an oxidative catalyst comprising a palladium-rich weight ratio of platinum and palladium. 2. A system ... | An exhaust gas aftertreatment system for a diesel-engined vehicle, which system comprising a NO x Storage Catalyst (NSC) followed in a downstream direction by a Catalysed Soot Filter (CSF), wherein the CSF comprises an oxidative catalyst comprising a palladium-rich weight ratio of platinum and palladium.1. An exhaust ... | 3,700 |
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