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reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the invention . wherever possible , same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts or steps . the drawings are in simplified form and are not to precise scale . the word ‘ couple ’ and similar term... | the invention provides a method and system for cleaning pet paws providing a bounded container containing a plurality of soft scrub brushes defining a paw cleaning region within an outer container wall wherein cleaning solution can flow freely within the container between a paw - for - cleaning , the container wall , a... |
steel cut oats are well known in the industry as oat particulates produced by cutting whole groats from clean , sound oats without rolling . a preferred form of steel cut oat is commercially known as a &# 34 ; table steel cut oat groat &# 34 ;. a desirable granulation size is about 8 % by weight maximum over a u . s . ... | the invention comprises a process for preparing oatmeal , which process comprises soaking steel cut oats and oat bran for a period of time sufficient to hydrate the oats , mixing rolled oats into the hydrated oat fraction , cooking the resultant mixture for a period of time sufficient to produce a flavorful food produc... |
the trunk rotation conditioning device of this invention provides the following . the user is in a weight bearing position that simulates a stance in many sports ( e . g ., golf , baseball or hockey ). the angle of the inclination ( posture ) is adjustable about a pivot to accommodate individual variation in the standi... | this trunk rotation device uses dynamic movement of one &# 39 ; s body such as , shoulder , hip , knee , back , thigh , and abdominal musculature . the device provides a method for exercising the spinal column and the muscles of the torso , including those in the abdominal lumbar and thoracic regions involving rotation... |
the present invention provides an electrolyte gel based on a crosslinked natural gum as the thickening agent . the preferred gums are guar gum and locust bean gum . structurally , the useful natural gums are high polymeric saccharides comprised of hexose , pentose or uronic acid groups linked together . one feature of ... | a cohesive nonsticky electrically conductive gel is disclosed , for facilitating low resistance contact between a metal electrode and a biological body . the gel comprises an aqueous solution of up to saturated concentrations of ionized salts as the conducting agent , a natural gum capable of crosslinking , and a cross... |
with reference now to the drawings and in particular to fig1 a log rolling apparatus incorporating the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be discussed in detail . specifically , fig1 shows the log rolling apparatus 10 as including a body member 12 ... | a log rolling apparatus includes a body having a depression or well positioned therein and a large sheet of canvas or similar flexible material positioned over the body and the well . the canvas is fixedly attached to respective ends of the body and a dual link pivotal member is provided to which is attached a roller m... |
the terms , “ muzzle ”, “ headgear ” and “ helmet ” may all be used interchangeably to describe this invention . the term “ clamshell ” halves or portions , refers to a pair of complementary shapes , each generally defining a concavity and having a periphery that is complementary to the other “ clamshell ” half or port... | a pet headgear comprises two halves operable in “ clamshell ” fashion to surround the head , nose and mouth of a pet , to facilitate handling of the pet in familiar or especially unfamiliar environments , such as veterinary offices , groomers , kennels or during transporting . the clamshell hinges at one end , preferab... |
the active components of the present pharmaceutical composition are present in the toothpaste vehicle in the following ranges of quantities : in the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention , the bicarbonate , fluoride , and zinc salts that can be used to provide the bicarbonate , fluoride and zinc ions are the pha... | pharmaceutical composition of skin respiratory factor , sodium chloride , bicarbonate , fluoride and zinc chloride in a suitable toothpaste vehicle provides effective therapy for gingivitis when brushed on the teeth and gingivae . pharmaceutical composition of srf in a viscous composition suitable for application to th... |
the weight loss composition of this invention comprises a formulation of extracts of bauhinia — saponins , kempferitrin , flavanoids , astragalin , alkaloids , micro - glycosides , bauhinosides , betasitosterol , flavonols , guanidine , organic acids , quercimocides , rhamnose , and saponins . set forth below is a list... | disclosed is a composition and method for facilitating weight loss in individuals . the composition is a physiologically effective amount of the herbal substance bauhinia in a suitable carrier . the carrier can be water , alcohol , mixtures thereof , capsules , powders , tinctures , liposomes , chewing gum , lozenges ,... |
in the embodiment of fig1 a cornea marker 10 is shown with a marker blade assembly 30 having a blade support frame 30a in the form of an annular cap . as seen in fig2 the frame or cap 30a carries on its underside a pattern or array of edge - mounted radially disposed knife blade pairs 32a and 32b . the frame has a cent... | cornea marker apparatus and a method of corneal marking are provided for purposes of corrective surgery . the apparatus features a blade assembly having readily visible blade ends as well as a blade assembly concept with a radial guide allowing rotation of the blades to selected meridian alignments for precise marking ... |
jm216 is a platinum antitumor complex having poor water - solubility . this low solubility may be associated with bioavailability problems seen in a recent phase i clinical study where the compound was orally administered in the form of hard gelatin capsules with excipients ( microcrystalline cellulose , sodium starch ... | novel suppository pharmaceutical formulations of the platinum antitumor agent , jm216 , are provided . such dosage forms provide an alternative to the oral form currently available and offer improved bioavailability of this promising drug . |
in the following descriptions , the present invention will be explained with reference to various example embodiments ; nevertheless , these example embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention to any specific example , embodiment , environment , application , or particular implementation described herei... | disclosed are knee pad assemblies , methods and systems comprising a knee pad base and an outer cover that forms the contacting surface of the knee pad . a removable cover may be secured to a knee pad base . replacement cover configurations may be provided that are adapted to various surfaces , including roofing , tile... |
the following detailed description should be read with reference to the drawings in which like elements in different drawing are numbered identically . the drawings , which are not necessarily to scale , depict selected embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention . examples of constructions , m... | a high performance coil over - core guide wire . the guide wire incorporates a nickel - titanium core with a stainless steel coil to provide a wire with improved kink resistance and good pushability . |
a maltogenic alpha - amylase ( ec 3 . 2 . 1 . 133 ) having more than 70 % identity ( particularly more than 80 % or 90 %, such as at least 95 % or 96 % or 97 % or 98 % or 99 %) with the novamyl sequence shown as seq id no : 1 may be used as the parent enzyme for designing sucrose tolerant variants . amino acid identity... | dough with a high sucrose content tends to inhibit the activity of an anti - staling amylase such as novamyl , making it less effective to prevent the staling of dough - based products with high sucrose content such as cakes . a good anti - staling effect in cakes can be achieved by using a carefully selected anti - st... |
as discussed in the furneaux et al . references cited above , aluminum can be anodized in acid to produce a uniform array of cells or openings having cylindrical pores which preferably branch from larger pore - size openings in one face of the film to smaller pore - size openings in the other face of the film . such fi... | a method of sizing liposomes by passing a suspension of liposomes through an aluminum oxide porous film by entering the film via the smaller pores and extruded via the larger pores , under pressure , is disclosed . in a preferred embodiment , the porous film is a branched - pore type anodic aluminum oxide porous film .... |
embodiments of the present invention are described below . it is , however , expressly noted that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments , but rather the intention is that modifications that are apparent to the person skilled in the art are also included . in particular , the present invention is not... | disclosed are articles of footwear and soles therefor , in particular sports shoe soles that include openings for ventilation and vapor exchange . the soles include an insole layer with a plurality of first openings , a support layer with a plurality of second openings that partially overlap the plurality of first open... |
referring more specifically to the drawings , for illustrative purposes the present invention is embodied in the apparatus generally shown in fig1 through fig1 , wherein like reference numerals denote like parts . it will be appreciated that the apparatus may vary as to configuration and as to details of the parts with... | a dental floss apparatus generally comprising a thimble , a pair of tines extending from the top surface of the thimble and a section of dental floss suspended between the tips of the tines . to floss , a forefinger or thumb is typically inserted into the thimble , which remains relatively fixed onto the forefinger or ... |
essentially , the invention relates to a hangover cure for persons who have ingested alcohol . the alcohol functions as a vasodilator , which means that when it is added to the bloodstream , it causes a dilation effect on the blood vessels . when added to the alcohol rich blood system , ephedra counteracts the effects ... | a cure for a hangover containing the active ingredient ephedrine in powdered form enclosed in a capsule . in a second embodiment this cure contains ephedrine and charcoal , while in a third embodiment , this cure contains ephedra , charcoal and vitamin b6 . the use of any one of the three embodiments reduces the sympto... |
the present invention provides a “ brushcard ”, which is planar until needed , lightweight , and completely portable . through its planar design this toothbrush is received by the consumer in a form similar in size and shape to a common credit card . yet it transforms easily to form a disposable toothbrush with handle ... | brushcards are provided . the brushcards include a planar member having a plurality of sections , each separated by lines of weakness , each section having a handle region and a bristle region . the planar member includes at least one recess , and the member is configured to fold into a toothbrush . |
the aforementioned alkyloxypolyethyleneoxyethanols are biodegradable nonionic surfactants consisting of a mixture of ethoxylates of secondary alcohols having from 9 to 15 carbon atoms in the aliphatic hydrophobic chain , and which have an average of 3 to 5 , 7 , 9 , 12 , 15 , 20 , 30 or 40 moles of ethylene oxide , res... | this invention relates to the discovery that a very particular kind of nonionic surfactant , namely an alkyloxypolyethyleneoxyethanol can be used as the sole active ingredient to control fungus , mites , worms , termites , nematodes and other insects . it is believed that these alkyloxypolyethyleneoxyethanols can be re... |
fig1 shows an adjustable rack of the present invention . in fig1 a bottom frame is defined by a front member , 1 , a pair of side members , 2 , and a rear member , 3 . pivotally attached to the front member of the frame is a bin suitable for holding merchandise . the bin is defined by a front wall , 4 , a pair of side ... | an adjustable display rack is detailed which provides several advantages including ease of operation and stability . the adjustable display rack comprises a bottom frame , a bin pivotally mounted to the bottom frame , an adjustable support member connecting the rearward portion of the bottom frame and bin , optional le... |
in the apparatus shown in fig1 a rotating frame 2 is mounted on a frame member 1 for rotating about an axis 4 which substantially coincides with the longitudinal axis of a subject 3 to be examined . an x - ray tube 5 and a radiation measuring arrangement 6 are mounted on the rotating frame 2 . the x - ray tube 5 is fix... | in an illustrated embodiment linear scanning of a narrow x - ray beam is produced by linear movement of an apertured diaphragm interposed between the x - ray source and the patient receiving space , a measuring arrangement being linearly moved in step with the diaphragm aperture so as to provide a desired number of sam... |
in the inventive method , apparatus and workflow a degree of correspondence between a virtual angiography from a cfd simulation and a real angiography scene is determined and this degree of correspondence is used to purposefully and iteratively optimize the cfd simulation . this degree of correspondence is based on the... | a method for simulating a blood flow in a vascular segment of a patient is proposed . a 3d image dataset of an examination region is recorded by a radiographic diagnostic device for generating a 3d vascular model . contrast agent propagation in the examination region is captured by a dynamic 2d angiography method for g... |
in order that the invention may be more fully understood , adjustable heimlich maneuver device 12 will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings . fig1 - 6 illustrate adjustable heimlich maneuver device 12 . it is comprised of body 14 and strap 16 . body 14 has front surface 18 that... | this invention relates generally to a device to assist a smaller person in applying the heimlich maneuver to a larger person that is sitting , standing or lying prone on his back or in performing the maneuver on himself . |
while the present invention may be embodied in many different forms , designs or configurations , for the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention , reference will be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same . it will nev... | an electronic skin treatment device with an integrated specimen dispenser is disclosed , with which specimen dispense can be concurrently applied to target skin area while ultrasonic vibrations , mechanical massaging motions , galvanic stimulations , or light illuminations are used and as such a customizable , easier a... |
the instant invention is a novel method for posterior pelvic stabilization . the method uses internal hardware placed in a minimally invasive fashion . stabilization of pelvic ring injuries is most often indicated when the volume of the pelvis is increased and / or an unstable pattern of injury is present . this stabil... | the instant invention is a novel method for stabilization of the posterior pelvis when treating an unstable pelvic ring fracture . cannulated screws are inserted through the posterior of the ilium through the sacroiliac joint and into the sacrum . the screws are used to affix the iliosacral joint while it heals . the s... |
it has been discovered that certain flavonoids will inhibit the production and secretion of il - 6 from human mast cells and macrophages , and that this effect provides a potential treatment of those inflammatory conditions that are mediated by or involve elevated levels of that messenger cytokine ( see background sect... | the invention is a method of treating il - 6 - mediated inflammatory diseases with flavonoid inhibitors of the production and secretion of il - 6 from human or animal mast or macrophage cells . the most effective flavonoid compounds include quercetin , kaempferol , myricetin and genistein , and these can be administere... |
hereinafter , embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail . a cooking method according to the present invention includes two aging processes performed under different conditions and two roasting processes . in particular , a raw meat is cut into pieces , each having an average diameter of 4 ˜ 10 cm... | provided are a method of cooking a raw meat and a plate of chicken prepared using the method . the plate of chicken is a healthy food and has a crispy coating and tender and moist inner flesh , like common fried chicken . the method of cooking a raw meat using oil contained therein includes : cutting the raw meat into ... |
referring now to fig1 where the preferred embodiment for the present invention is generally referred to with numeral 10 , it can be observed that it basically includes root form implant fixture 20 and abutment member 100 . root form implant fixture 20 includes anchorage section 30 and engagement section ( neck ) 40 . a... | a dental implant device for mounting a prosthesis and minimizing the lodging of extraneous substances in interstitial spaces . a root form implant fixture is permanently implanted in a user &# 39 ; s jaw bone . the fixture includes anchorage and engagement sections . the engagement section includes a cylindrical portio... |
the container 12 of the invention is shown assembled in fig1 - 5 and is shown disassembled in fig6 and 7 . as stated earlier , the container 12 has a two - piece construction . one piece forms the exterior of the container 12 and the other piece is a flexible sheet that seals the contents of the container . the basic t... | a container for a substance , such as an ant trap container for ant bait is comprised of a minimum number of component parts that are each formed in a cost effective manner to produce an inexpensive container . the component parts of the container include a flexible sheet that seals the substance inside the container .... |
an orthopedic device 10 in accordance with the present invention is shown in fig1 as it is positioned on a human body to support the lumbosacral region consisting of the five lumbar vertebrae and the sacrum . specifically , device 10 in the embodiment shown is a belt or brace or support which is comprised of a trapezoi... | a lumbosacral support belt , a series of lumbosacral support belts , and a method of fitting lumbosacral support belts which are manufactured with specific relationships of certain dimensions so that a minimum inventory of belts fits a large percentage of the wearer population . in particular the hip to waist different... |
the physiological / microbial activity occurring in the tampon during menstrual wear indicates a possibility that if the toxin producing strain of s . aureus is present it may produce toxin within or near the surface of the tampon . moreover , the toxin initiates disease by coming into contact with and penetrating the ... | an absorbent article has an absorbent material and an outer surface including an inhibitor which is partially bound to the absorbent material and substantially inhibits the colonization of bacteria within the absorbent article . an absorbent article has an absorbent material . the absorbent material has an outer surfac... |
55 grams of carmiosine red pigment and 20 grams of ponceau r4 124 red pigment , 90 g sucrose is added to 180 mls of water and boiled until the carmiosine red and sucrose are dissolved . 260 mls of glycerol and 395 mls of ethanol is then added to form the following 1 litre of ink composition 26 % glycerol 39 . 5 % ethan... | the invention provides a method of marking bakery products including the steps of : mixing a bakery dough to make a bakery product ; applying an ink to the bakery dough and baking the bakery dough to make the bakery product . the ink has a sufficiently low surface tension to prevent beading when applied to said bakery ... |
fig1 shows an example non - limiting illustrative implementation of a system 100 providing a motion - coupled visual environment . in the fig1 example shown , system 100 includes three main components : a sensing arrangement 200 that detects the physically indicated motion , a coupling arrangement and associated algori... | a motion - coupled visual environment prevents , reduces and / or treats motion sickness by sensing inertial motion and providing a corresponding evocative image for a subject to view , inertial sensors may include accelerometers , gyroscopes or a variety of other different sensor types . a cross - coupling algorithm m... |
according to one aspect of the present , there is provided a novel process for the preparation of 4 -[[ 6 - chloro - 2 -[( 4 - cyanophenyl ) amino ]- 4 - pyrimidinyl ] oxy ]- 3 , 5 - dimethylbenzonitrile of formula i : in the presence of a base to obtain a compound of formula i . preferably the base used in the process... | 4 - amino ]- 4 - pyrimidinyl ] oxy ]- 3 , 5 - dimethyl - benzonitrile is a key intermediate for the preparation of etravirine . the present invention provides a process for preparation of 4 - amino ]- 4 - pyrimidinyl ] oxy ]- 3 , 5 - dimethylbenzonitrile . the present invention also provides a novel process for the pre... |
any feature or combination of features described herein are included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context , this description , and the knowledge of one skilled in the art . in addition , a... | a prosthesis for repairing a hernia includes an adhesion - resistant biodegradable region and an opposing tissue - ingrowth biodegradable region . when the prosthesis is implanted into the patient , the adhesion - resistant biodegradable region covers a fascial defect of the hernia , and the tissue - ingrowth biodegrad... |
referring now in more detail to the exemplary drawings for purposes of illustrating embodiments of the invention , wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding or like elements among the several views , referring first to fig2 and 4 , the personal water filtration cup apparatus of the present invention inclu... | inner and outer containers , telescoped together so the outer container can receive unfiltered liquid to be forced through a filter in the inner container , the inner container including an isolation flapper to permit flow from the filter but block flow back to the filter . |
in reference to the drawings , referring to fig1 : this view shows the golf grip and swing repeater training aid on the left hand and wrist from the palm view . the arrow indicating the prevention of wrist ulnar deviation . this view is in relation to a right handed golfer . the golf grip and swing repeater training ai... | this invention relates to a training aid to assist the golfer in performing the proper golf swing technique for the effective golf swing . this training aid will be placed on the leading wrist of the golfer to develop the proper swing technique and to create muscle memory and to allow for repeated practice for game imp... |
previous work by the present inventors has been published as u . s . patent application no . 2008 / 0081692 a1 , which is herein incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety . the present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter , in which preferred embodiments of the invention are discussed . this i... | disclosed are methods and apparatuses provided for modifying the effect of an operator controlled input device on an interactive device to encourage the self - regulation of at least one physiological activity by a person different than the operator . the interactive device comprises a display area which depicts images... |
the preferred embodiments of the instant invention are now described referring to fig1 , 2 a , 2 b and 3 . identical elements in the various figures are identified with the same reference numerals . reference will now be made in detail to embodiment of the present invention . such embodiments are provided by way of exp... | this disclosure provides a stand alone electronic device to predict a likely time of ovulation based on crystal formation in a mucous body fluid sample . optionally body temperature data may also be measured and saved on the device memory . the device allows user to save the data , download images , and compare results... |
the following is a detailed description of the new prune tree cultivar that was obtained from the observation of eight year - old asexually propagated trees during the 1999 growing season ( except where otherwise indicated ). the trees were propagated on prunus cerasifera ‘ myrobalan 29c ’ plum rootstock . the trees we... | a new and distinct cultivar of prune tree is provided that resulted from a controlled breeding program . the new cultivar exhibits extreme precocity and a vigorous growth habit . flowers are formed in abundance . very large early - maturing fruit also is formed in abundance on a regular basis that is dark purple under ... |
the following examples set forth preferred materials and procedures in accordance with the present invention , it is to be understood , however , that these examples are provided by way of illustration only , and nothing therein should be deemed a limitation upon the overall , scope of the invention . this example comp... | an improved method for recovering the protein expressed by open reading frame 2 from porcine circovirus type 2 is provided . also provided is recombinant pcv2 orf2 protein , and immunogenic compositions comprising pcv2 orf2 protein . moreover , multivalent combination vaccines are provided which include an immunologica... |
the present art is normally intended for use with human patients , as well as various veterinary applications . for simplicity , this combined human or animal use will be referred to as use in mammals , although of course such devices could also be used in appropriate non - mammal animals such as birds , reptiles , and... | the present invention is an atherectomy catheter with a rotary cutting knife that is driven from the distal or side direction . the catheter collects plaque shavings in a hollow collection chamber mounted in between the rotary cutting knife and the main catheter tubing . in contrast to prior art designs , which utilize... |
the embodiments of the invention and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non - limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description . it should be noted that the features illustrated in the drawi... | a method of detecting oxygen and / or chemical content in a subject , comprising generating at least one spectral image of the subject ; generating at least one spectral image of a reference object ; comparing spectrum from the subject image to the reference image to thereby reveal the relative oxygen content of the su... |
generally , as shown in fig1 the decorative garment is designated by the numeral 12 and is seen to be composed of a sheet of fabric 14 which is rectangular in shape and which has a cutout 16 in the central zone of it . the cutout is bounded by a pocket defining structure 18 , see also fig4 . within this pocket defining... | a decorative garment comprising a sheet of fabric having a central opening therein sized for passage of the head , shoulders , or waist of a wearer . there is pocket structure about the cutout to accommodate a drawstring so that the size of the cutout may be varied . the garment is adapted to be draped over the body in... |
the invention resides in a methods and apparatus for providing nutrients to an intervertebral disc situated between the endplates of upper and lower vertebra . according to the method , a passageway is formed into the disc space . the process further includes the steps of placing a cannulated element in the passageway ... | an intervertebral disc is treated by providing supplemental nutrition to increase viability and longevity . in the preferred embodiment , the invention uses one or more porous stents that function to irrigate the disc space . the stents provide channels for diffusion of fluids and nutrients from the vertebral endplates... |
other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description and accompanying drawings . fig1 aa illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention and shows the components that this embodiment comprise of . it include a device 1000 that can be operatively coupled t... | the present invention relates to the fields of energy - tissue interaction and medical treatment . the invention also relates to a device for enhancing the surgical operations . the device also improves treatment , efficacy , and safety of procedures involving the application of energy to various organs , tissue , in a... |
fig1 through 3 illustrate a first preferred embodiment of the present invention characterized by a condom 10 that is similar to various condoms that are sold in the market today , and who &# 39 ; s description and composition are well known in the art . the condom 10 is shown in the “ rolled - up ” condition looking do... | a condom that includes a lubrication packet affixed thereto , the lubrication packet occupying a space that coincides with a fluid receptacle . the packet is filled with lubricant and the integrity of the packet is breached prior to intercourse , releasing the lubricant inside the body lumen over a period of time . onc... |
fig1 - 4 show a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention designated generally by the numeral 10 . grilling rack 10 is in the form of a two part frame 11 which can be metallic ( e . g ., aluminum or stainless steel ). frame 11 has a lower section 12 and an upper section 13 . upper section 13 is a r... | a food grilling rack provides a frame defined by a plurality of connected side walls forming a closed geometric shape . the frame includes a lower corrugated sheet that provides multiple troughs , each trough having a lowest portion . the lower sheet is attached to at least some of the side walls . an upper sheet is su... |
fig1 a depicts an anterior / posterior radiograph of an arthritic hip joint and fig1 b depicts a lateral x - ray of an arthritic hip joint . the pelvic bone ( 1 ) represents the superior portion of the hip joint , the femur ( 10 ) represents the inferior portion of the hip joint , and the femoral head ( 20 ) rotates in... | disclosed are systems , methods , devices and surgical techniques for joint arthroplasty , including implant components that facilitate the position and implantation of a hip replacement using cutting guides and various femoral implant arrangements . |
the present invention is particularly adapted to employment with a conventional syringe 11 as shown in fig1 . the syringe 11 includes a barrel 12 within which there is disposed a longitudinally movable plunger or piston 13 that may be manually operated by withdrawal to draw a fluid into the barrel at a front opening an... | a simple device which attaches to an injection syringe for preventing possible contaminants in a fluid drawn into the syringe from being expelled therefrom into an intravenous solution , for example . the device hereof is simply comprised as a needle holder adapted for removable attachment to a syringe barrel for accep... |
in order to identify selectively purified tanshinone compound containing extracts from the root of a salvia spp , a number of alternative methodologies were examined . initially , a super critical fluid extraction ( scfe ) and an ethyl acetate extraction ( eae ) were conducted : put the pulverized dry raw material of s... | the present invention relates to a selectively purified tanshinone compounds containing extract from the root of a salvia spp comprising cryptotanshinone , dihydrotanshinone , tanshinone i , and tanshinone iia . it comprises at least 15 %, by weight of the said identified tanshinone compounds and at least 4 % by weight... |
in the following detailed description , reference is made to the accompanying drawings . the drawings forms a part of this invention disclosure and show , by way of illustration , specific embodiments in which the invention , as claimed , may be practiced . the invention may , however , be embodied in many different fo... | the invention relates to devices and methods for adapting a standard protective mask test apparatus to perform leak testing of a mask air hose assembly as an independent equipment component , i . e ., independent of the mask - hose system . |
the present invention consists of a solid fulvestrant composition showing improved solubility characteristics with respect to the solubility of the solid active principle . the problem of solubility of fulvestrant , as described in u . s . pat . no . 6 , 774 , 122 , in a solution of castor oil and at least one alcohol ... | the invention relates to a solid pharmaceutical composition comprising solid amorphous fulvestrant , said composition being formulated in combination with a solubilizing composition . the invention also relates to a method for preparing said composition and a kit including the composition . |
identical element or elements of identical function are shown with the same reference characters in all the figures . the diagrams in the figures are schematic and not necessarily to scale . without restricting its generality , the computed tomography device 11 is only examined below to the extent that this is deemed n... | in a computed tomography apparatus and operating method , a radiation source and radiation detector are rotated around a system axis , and a patient support plate and diaphragm elements of a diaphragm associated with the x - ray source are also movable in the direction of the system axis . movement of the patient suppo... |
an embodiment of the present invention will be explained by referring to the drawings in detail below . fig1 shows an embodiment of a pachinko machine for which an electronic display device and a game board according to the present invention are used , in a front view thereof . in fig1 a reference numeral 1 denotes the... | a game machine is provided in which the effective area for the game is not restricted even if the display area of the variable display unit is increased . the game machine comprises a variable display unit having an electronic display device , and a transparent area arranged with nails , decorations such as pinwheels ,... |
although it is well established that mutations in the nod2 gene increase susceptibility to crohn &# 39 ; s disease , the role of nod2 in the pathogenesis of crohn &# 39 ; s disease heretofore was elusive . variants in nod2 result in deficient intestinal intestinal expression of α - defensins and excessive secretion of ... | human α - defensins are inhibitors of interleukin - 1β post transitional processing and release . interleukin - 1β is a key cytokine involved in the initiation and amplification of the inflammatory process , including the inflammation of diseases such as crohn &# 39 ; s disease and ulcerative colitis . particularly , h... |
the formulation of this invention can be prepared by the following manner . amosulalol hydrochloride is mixed well with an excipient which may be selected from those usually used and after adding thereto a solution or a suspension of an entero - soluble material in water or an organic solvent , the resultant mixture is... | long acting formulations of amosulalol hydrochloride are provided , wherein the frequency of administering the hypotensive agent is minimized and wherein such formulations are prepared by compounding amosulalol hydrochloride with an enterosoluble material and optionally the inclusion of an organic acid . |
fig1 is a perspective view of a feed support , generally indicated at 10 , according to one embodiment of the invention , and fig2 and 3 are top plan and side elevational views , respectively , of the feed support 10 . the feed support 10 includes a generally vertical support member 12 , mounted at the top center of wh... | a feed support for use with a bale ring , a system for feeding animals , and systems and methods for moving bale rings are disclosed . the feed support has a generally vertical support member , an attachment plate , and a plurality of telescoping arm assemblies that are mounted on the attachment plate for rotation . as... |
the present invention provides both devices and methods of employing said devices for regulating ph . this is accomplished by preparing a mixture of an alkaline , acidic or buffering substance with a biodegradable polymer , and preparing an implantable device with the mixture . the mixture may also include a pharmacolo... | the invention discloses ph - controlling devices that comprise a biodegradable polymer and a ph - controlling substance , particularly an alkaline , acidic or buffering agent . by way of example , such alkaline agents include calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate . methods of preparing such devices are also describe... |
in the discussion hereinbelow of the preferred embodiments , the following abbreviations and symbols are used : also , as used herein , the term qt or qt signal , embraces both the qrs ( depolarization ) portion and t wave ( repolarization ) portion of the ventricular signal , either spontaneous or evoked by pacing . t... | there is provided a pacemaker system which includes intervention for overdriving the patient &# 39 ; s natural heart rate in the event of a sensed incipient ventricular arrhythmia condition , and particularly torsades de pointes . the pacemaker continually acquires qt signals and analyzes them for respective properties... |
with reference now to the drawings , the overall grill assembly is shown in fig1 and referenced generally by numeral 10 . the grill assembly comprises a food support 12 to which is fixed the post engagement means shown as handle holder 16 . a handle 14 is hingedly attached to the handle holder and a slider post 18 exte... | an outdoor portable grill is provided having a cooking assembly comprising a food support , a handle for the food support and a handle holder interconnecting the food support with the handle . a support assembly is also provided comprising a upstanding slider post extending from an attachment bracket . the attachment b... |
referring now to the drawings and particularly to fig1 a chimney fire extinguishing apparatus according to the present invention is seen generally at 10 to be mounted on the upper exposed end of a chimney liner 12 which forms a portion of a conventional masonry chimney 14 . while the liner 12 in fig1 is represented as ... | apparatus capable of fitting over the upper exposed end of a chimney liner and operable in the event of a chimney fire to extinguish the fire , the invention can be fitted to existing chimney structures without alteration of the chimney or liner structure . the present apparatus includes an air flow restriction plate w... |
embodiments of the invention provide techniques for conditioning and or exercising the lower leg extremity , with a dorsiflexion motion apparatus . the apparatus utilizes an engineered resistive tension band with angular displacement movement for health , fitness and or rehabilitation . the dorsiflexion apparatus provi... | an apparatus comprising a base , support and resistive band to provide consumers a method for conditioning , preventing or rehabilitating injuries from running , sports and fitness activities . |
referring specifically to fig1 - 4 which illustrate the overall arrangement of a preferred embodiment which has been successfully operated , a cabinet defines an outer oven cavity 10 as well as a housing for motors , controls , and the like . the cabinet is rectangular in cross - section , of greater height than width ... | a self - cleaning continuous cooking oven is provided which is capable of rapidly cooking different foodstuffs with a recirculated hot air . the oven has a cabinet defining said oven cavity , an inlet chute for food portions to be cooked , and an outlet chute for cooked food portions . these chutes may be sealed during... |
the present invention may be further understood with reference to the following description and to the appended drawings , wherein like elements are referred to with the same reference numerals . the present invention relates to devices and methods for treating obesity specifically , by partially filling a gastric spac... | an obesity treatment device comprises a filament filler material movable between a substantially straight insertion / removal configuration and an operative configuration in which the filament extends along a predetermined curve to occupy a selected volume within the stomach and a retrieval device connected to a proxim... |
in the drawings , like numerals indicate like elements throughout . certain terminology is used herein for convenience only and is not to be taken as a limitation on the present invention . the embodiments illustrated below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed . thes... | a fluid - containing conduit including at least one luminescent marker whereby the fluid - containing conduit is visible in a low light condition . the marker may be in the form of one or more elongate ribs containing luminescent material along interior wall surface , or may be elongate luminescent bands adjacent the e... |
the following examples describe preparation of comparative reaction products ( crp ) for ( a ) germall ® 115 ( 1 : 1 . 5 ); at low caustic levels ; and ( b ) at high caustic levels ; and ( c ) germall ® ii ( 1 : 4 ), low caustic and ( d ) high caustic ; and invention reaction products ( irp ) germall ® iii ( 1 : 3 ), (... | this invention relates to a reaction product of allantoin and formaldehyde made in a molar ratio of about 1 : 2 . 75 - 1 : 3 . 25 , preferably 1 : 3 , respectively , preferably under controlled ph and temperature conditions , which product contains free formaldehyde , and methylene diol of about 580 - 1385 ppm , prefer... |
during an infectious event , the hcv genome is first translated into a precursor polyprotein of about 3000 amino acids . this polyprotein then undergoes post - translational cleavages to give various precursors and mature viral proteins . the structural proteins of hcv are located in the n - terminal region of the poly... | the invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing c hepatitis , induced infections , which in a preferred embodiment , comprises a main active principle , a fusion polypeptide , including the hcv capsid polypeptide and polypeptide coat and in which at least one cleavage site 173 / 174 and 1... |
fig1 and 2 illustrate a drug delivery system 100 according to an exemplary embodiment . drug delivery system 100 includes a drug delivery device 102 , a remote controller 104 and an optional processing station 106 . drug delivery device 102 is configured to transmit and receive data to and from remote controller 104 by... | disclosed is a medical infusion device , such as an externally worn insulin pump , capable of being in remote communication with a controller or data acquisition unit such as a blood glucose meter . the disclosed medical infusion device includes a dual frequency antenna to facilitate communication with the remote devic... |
referring to fig1 , the underside of drawer 102 is shown . undermount drawer slide clip mounting apparatus 100 is mounted on the underside of the drawer adjacent drawer face 104 . the front mounted location allows for easy adjustment by hand without disengaging the drawer from the drawer slide assembly . the drawer sli... | an undermount drawer slide mounting clip releasably attaches a drawer to a drawer rail assembly mounted in a cabinet carcass . the apparatus is capable of effecting positional adjustments of the drawer in three directions without removing the drawer from the cabinet carcass . the apparatus is comprised of a body slidin... |
the following description focuses on how the invention , in its various embodiments , may be used with an apple . its use , however , is not limited only to an apple , and persons of ordinary skill and manual dexterity should have no trouble in applying the tool and the method of using it to any other suitable fruit or... | a tool for forming a smoker &# 39 ; s pipe from a firm fruit or vegetable such as an apple or a potato has cooperating elements with which a user readily creates a bowl for retaining ignited smoking material , without the need for a screen , and a passage communicating with the bowl to allow drawing of cooled , flavore... |
the mode of operation of the preparations according to the invention thus consists in the hydrophilic active substance being gradually released from the wall of the capsule as the capsule or sweet is being consumed , and coating the teeth and gums . after the outer shell of the preparation according to the invention ha... | disclosed is a dental hygiene preparation in the form of a filled capsule or a filled sweet comprising an outer shell containing a hydrophilic dental and / or oral hygiene substance and an inner core of a lipophilic substance . |
the advantage of using double capacitors will be set forth herein in relation to an advantageous embodiment of the invention . here the advantages of the teaching according to the invention can be particularly clearly verified . if the efficiency is identified as the ratio of the delivered to the stored energy , it wil... | a defibrillator for atrium and / or ventricle having at least two capacitors which in the production of defibrillation pulses are discharged in at least two phases in succession in different configurations , wherein there are provided switching means which control the discharge in the at least two discharge phases in s... |
the present embodiment will be described in case the concept of chaos of the present invention is applied to a ` pachinko ` machine . fig1 is a schematic diagram showing the pachinko machine of the present embodiment . reference numeral 1 designates a ball shooting grip , and numeral 2 designates a playing board face ,... | a game machine enabled to make various responses by adding the psychosomatic state and emotion of the player as one of conditions for determining the responding manner . the psychosomatic state of the player is grasped to change the responses in accordance with the psychological state of the player by making use of bot... |
the entire disclosure of u . s . patent application ser . no . 08 / 466 , 934 filed jun . 6 , 1995 is expressly incorporated by reference herein . turning now to fig3 the endovascular measuring apparatus 100 of the invention broadly includes a hollow plunger 102 , a wire stent 104 , a hollow sheath 106 , and a hollow i... | an apparatus and method are disclosed for measuring the desired length of a prosthetic device which is to be implanted in a body cavity of a patient . the apparatus generally includes a helically coiled stent formed of a resiliently - deformable material , a plunger which is connected to the proximal end of the stent ,... |
for the purposes of understanding the invention , reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings . it will be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended . any alterations and further modifications in the described embodiments , and any further applications... | this invention relates to a protective mouthguard for use by athletes that incorporates a color customizable feature , allowing users to customize the visible color of the mouthguard . the invented protective mouthguard has a u - shaped base that will fit inside of a user &# 39 ; s mouth . the front surface of the mout... |
a venturi tube , or venturi , usable in a deheading system embodying features of the invention is shown in fig2 . the venturi 16 is a restricted portion of a conduit 18 enclosing a fluid channel 19 conveying a shrimp - laden fluid along a fluid path 20 . the conduit has an open entrance end 22 and an opposite open exit... | apparatus and methods for deheading shrimp using the venturi effect . a shrimp - laden fluid is pumped through a conduit system and lined with one or more venturi tubes . the acceleration of the fluid through the venturis detaches the heads from the shrimp . the cross - sectional areas of the venturis each have a major... |
the present invention provides recombinantly produced pfs230 and fragments derived from the protein that are useful for inducing an immune response when injected into a human or other host animal . pfs230 and homologs in other plasmodium species can be used to block transmission of a number of parasites associated with... | compositions comprising biologically pure pfs230 and nucleic acids which encode them are provided . the proteins can be used induce transmission blocking immune responses in susceptible hosts . |
fig1 and 2 depict a stain removal kit 10 made in accordance with the present invention . fig1 shows the kit 10 assembled , as it would be carried in a pocket or purse , and fig2 shows the kit disassembled for use . as illustrated in fig2 , the kit 10 includes an elongated , cylindrical container 12 , an applicator tool... | a portable stain removal kit for removing stains from fabrics , such as clothing or furniture , for use immediately after the mishap has occurred . the kit is intended to be small enough to be carried in a pocket or purse and includes a spatula , a stain removing material , a brush , and an absorbent material . |
the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to fig1 to 4 . fig1 is a diagram of a medical treatment device ( medical treatment system ) 1 according to the present embodiment . as illustrated in fig1 , the medical treatment device 1 includes a medical treatment tool ( hand - piece ) 2 ... | a control device having : one or more processors configured to : receive a first signal indicating one of a plurality of inputs of a first type received by a first input device ; receive a second signal indicating one of a plurality of inputs of a second type received by a second input device ; select a selected mode f... |
[ 0045 ] fig1 shows a system for analyzing biological tissues or organs in accordance with one embodiment of the invention . a transducer 100 contains a wave generator 105 for generating waves . the generated waves may be sonic waves or electromagnetic waves . the transducer also comprises an array of detectors 110 tha... | a method and system for assessing a spatial regularity of reflecting members in a tissue . the method comprises irradiating the tissue and detecting waves reflected by the tissue . one or more parameters are then calculated , based upon the reflected waves , indicative of a degree of spatial disorder of reflecting memb... |
an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for processing a “ raw ” or filtered intracardiac signal , which may be unipolar or bipolar . typically the processing comprises fitting the intracardiac signal to a predetermined waveform , and deriving an annotation time of the signal from the fitted signal , r... | a method for analyzing signals , including : sensing a time - varying intracardiac potential signal and finding a fit of the time - varying intracardiac potential signal to a predefined oscillating waveform . the method further includes estimating an annotation time of the signal responsive to the fit . |
as shown in fig1 and 2 , a pet grooming comb 10 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a grip 20 , two decorative boards 30 and 32 , and a comb head 40 . the grip 20 has a housing 50 and a shaft 60 . the housing 50 has a head portion 52 , a body portion 54 , a first concavity 522 a... | a pet grooming comb includes a grip having a plurality of first coupling portions circularly arranged around a longitudinal axis thereof and a comb head having a plurality of teeth and a second coupling portion selectively coupled to one of the first coupling portions . thus , a user can adjust a setting angle of the c... |
the principles of the present invention are particularly useful when incorporated in a lithotripter , generally indicated at 1 in fig1 . the lithotripter 1 is composed of a first sub - housing 3 and a second sub - housing 5 , which are essentially rotationally symmetrical . the sub - housing 3 has an upper domed part 3... | a lithotripter for treating calculi has a housing formed by a first sub - housing with an opening with a membrane for contacting the patient , a second sub - housing composed of two parts with the first of the two parts forming a cylindrical bearing with the first sub - housing to allow rotation around an axis , a seco... |
reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention , one or more drawings of which are set forth herein . each drawing is provided by way of explanation of the present invention and is not a limitation . in fact , it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and v... | a mechanical arm includes a frame with a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end . at least one gear may be rotatably connected to the frame . the gear may include a series of projections along its circumference . a pair of opposing jaw members may extend beyond the distal end of the frame . at least one ... |
with reference next to the drawing , there is shown a figurine 10 . the figurine 10 has a porous fabric , outer covering 11 preferably made of a knitted nylon , contoured and decorated in a conventional manner to resemble a human face . a mass or body of plant life nutrient material 13 , preferably sawdust , and a bed ... | an animalian figurine has an outer covering which contains a body of plant life nutrient material and a bed of plant seeds . the plant seeds are positioned adjacent a scalp portion of the covering so that the grass stalks sprouting therefrom grow through a scalp portion to simulate hair . |
as stated above this invention is directed to an apparatus for collecting the waste materials of animals and in particular , the waste materials of animals such as dogs . the apparatus is specifically designed to permit collection of the waste material subsequent to the evacuation of the material from the animal and pr... | apparatus for collecting the waste material of animals and in particular dogs is disclosed to include a tray having a collection compartment and a deodorant compartment , cover means displaceable between tray covering and tray uncovering positions , a handle for providing portability to the apparatus and means connecti... |
referring first to fig1 and 2 , a first therapy patch ( generally 20 ) is disclosed . this patch is designed to deliver a treatment chemical as well as massaging vibration to human skin . pad 22 has an adhesive layer 24 impregnated with a treatment chemical 26 . the adhesive layer 24 is , until use , protected by a pee... | therapy patches provide portable massaging devices that can also deliver topical treatment chemicals . these patches can be adhered to the skin via an adhesive layer that is also impregnated with the treatment chemical . kits are also provided to create a string of linked patches that can be used together or separately... |
referring now to the drawings , in which like numerals refer to like components or steps , there are disclosed broad aspects of various exemplary embodiments . fig1 illustrates a method for producing microbeams using a collimator . the collimator 105 may include a plurality of parallel slits 115 in a vertical direction... | various embodiments relate to a method of performing microbeam radiation therapy on a subject , including : producing a high - energy radiation beam in a first direction ; producing planar microbeams using the high - energy radiation beam in the first direction , wherein the microbeams have a width , wherein the planar... |
the present invention is a fishing hook and a method for attaching a snell a line to the fishing hook . referring first to fig1 , features of the fishing hook may be appreciated . the fishing hook 20 is preferably formed from a relatively strong metal wire . the fishing hook 20 includes a shank 22 . the lower end of th... | the fishing hook has a shank , a pointed hook portion formed at the lower end of the shank , and an eyelet formed at the upper end of the shank . the eyelet is formed by a generally d - shaped open loop that defines a cleft at the apex of the eyelet . the method of attaching a snell to a fishing hook includes the steps... |
as best seen in fig1 , footswitch 10 of the present invention generally includes base 12 , treadle 14 having heel cup 16 and side or wing switches 18 , all of which can be made from any suitable material , such as stainless steel , titanium or plastic . base 12 may contain protective bumper 20 made from a relatively so... | a footswitch having an adjustable treadle and switch placements , thereby helping to make the footswitch ergonomically more correct for a variety of users . |
this application discloses methods and apparatuses for removing material from a patient . in the exemplary embodiment disclosed herein , the methods and apparatuses are used for removing ingested material from a patient &# 39 ; s stomach in patients that have been fitted with a gastrostomy tube . examples of suitable g... | when a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach , ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump - based or siphon - based system to achieve weight loss . the process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the st... |
for ease of understanding the present invention , the dynamics of snoring are explained with reference to fig1 – 4 . the hard palate hp overlies the tongue t and forms the roof of the mouth m . the hard palate hp includes a bone support b and does not materially deform during breathing . the soft palate sp is soft and ... | a method and apparatus for treating snoring of a patient includes providing an implant for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate of the patient to airflow past the soft palate . the implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic response . for example , the implant has a mass , stiffness or dampenin... |
the present invention is described by the following specific embodiments . those with ordinary skills in the arts can readily understand the other advantages and functions of the present invention after reading the disclosure of this specification . the present invention can also be implemented with different embodimen... | an image processing unit for optical tomography is applicable in miniaturized diffusion optical tomography devices . it includes an image reconstructor and an image post - processor . the image reconstructor receives a plurality of optical signals generated from an reaction of an object under test with irradiating ligh... |
referring to the drawings , a folding table system comprises a table top 2 and a collapsible structure 4 . the collapsible structure 4 comprises four legs 6 . two connecting members 8 connect one end of each of the two pairs of legs 6 to form two support frames 10 . the support frames 10 are connected by two folding fr... | a collapsible support structure for a removable table is disclosed . the collapsible structure comprises four legs and connecting members extending between the legs . hinged connections between the legs and some of the connecting members provided by a pin extending from the connecting members and a hole in the top of t... |
referring to fig1 , the over - the - wire interlock attachment / detachment mechanism of the present invention indicated generally at 10 is adapted for movement along a conventional guidewire 12 such as a 0 . 014 ″ guidewire . the over - the - wire interlock attachment / detachment mechanism includes a male locking sec... | the over - the - wire interlock attachment / detachment mechanism includes a cylindrical lock receiving section of a small diameter attached to an implantable medical device such as a blood clot filter , a stent , or a septal occluder . this cylindrical lock receiving section has a plurality of spaced , curved cutouts ... |
an objective lens adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below referring to fig1 to 5 . as shown in fig2 , an objective lens adapter 1 according to this embodiment , which is an objective lens adapter 1 that is attachably / detachably attached to an objective lens 3 for in vivo ob... | high - precision observation is made possible while allowing contact between a distal end of an objective lens and an optical element without damaging the distal end of the objective lens and the optical element even when attaching to and detaching from the distal end of the objective lens . provided is an objective le... |
the present invention relates to a system and method for treating cardiac arrhythmia and , in particular , a system and method for treating atrial fibrillation ( af ). representative of the present invention , fig1 illustrates an example configuration of a system 10 for combining av node vagal stimulation ( avn - vs ) ... | a system for achieving a desired cardiac rate and cardiac rhythm in response to atrial fibrillation in a heart includes an atrial fibrillation detector for detecting af . the system also includes an atrioventricular node vagal stimulator for stimulating vagal nerves associated with an atrioventricular node of the heart... |
the following description of the preferred embodiment ( s ) is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention , its application , or uses . the present invention is a device comprising a solid or hollow cylindrical member that is capable , upon rotation of the cylindrical member , of snaggi... | the present invention provides an improved device for the removal of hair from hairbrushes . in a particular embodiment , the device of the invention itself is both cheap , transportable and disposable . |
in accordance with the present invention , there is provided therapeutic compositions comprising krill extract and conjugated linoleic acid for the prevention and / or treatment and / or therapy of diseases . a variety of treatments and compositions are possible pursuant to the present invention . the compositions can ... | methods and compositions for the prevention , therapy and / or treatment of several disease states . the methods comprise the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition including krill extract and conjugated linoleic acid . in addition , the present invention provides new and improved therape... |
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