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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for use in an orthopedic surgery, and more particularly to an apparatus for locating the interlocking intramedullary nails.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The U.S. Pat. No. 5,474,561 of the same applicant has disclosed an all ... | An apparatus for locating interlocking intramedullary nails comprises a slide device which is disposed at the near end of the nails and is capable of adjustment in various directions. The slide device is provided with a locking structure, a locating rod, or drilling guide sleeve. The relative positions of the near end ... | 2,050 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates to an unsubstituted quaternary ammonium salt that is an effective biocide in combination with a germicidal/bactericidal ingredient, alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride (Benzalkronium Chloride or BAC) and Carbamide peroxide (CH 6 N 2 O 3 ).
[00... | A water based, alcohol-free, skin sanitizing solution with a natural skin softener, where the nature of the biocidal enhancer used in the process of making the solution significantly increases efficacy while simultaneously enabling much more economical manufacturing, processing and transportation of the product. Becaus... | 2,728 |
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/673,686 filed Apr. 21, 2006.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0002] Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] ... | An implantable pacemaker that uses impedance cardiography to measure intrathoracic impedance and then transmit impedance data to an external PC based analyzer for accurate calculation of cardiac output, and a method for optimizing cardiac resynchronization therapy using the pacemaker are disclosed. | 2,547 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a handle for an angular brush having an holding tenon for the glue, to the relative brush and to the method for its construction.
[0002] Brushes consist of an elongated handle to which bristles are fixed. The bristles are firstly... | Handle for angular brush characterized in that said handle comprises, at one end of said handle, a tenon having a profile inclined to the central axis of said handle, said profile comprising at least one circular recess, said profile further comprising at least one lateral chamfer along a major side thereof. | 1,308 |
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] Exemplary embodiments of this invention relate to care, strengthening and repair of keratin substrates and in particular of keratin fibers. Exemplary embodiments of the invention relate to compositions comprising at least one natural peptide synthesized from naturally derived amino-... | A hair treatment composition containing at least one peptide identical to human hair, where preferably the peptide is synthesized from naturally-derived amino acids and can serve as a natural alternative to the commonly used human or animal derived (wool) keratin peptides. | 2,046 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a topically applied oral bandage that can be adhered to and is protective of oral mucosa and to a storage stable gel composition providing such bandage.
2. The Prior Art
Aphthous ulcers or oral canker sores are the m... | A method of administering an oral bandage to lesions in the oral mucosa is disclosed wherein there is prepared a storage stable topical gel formulation adapted to form an oral bandage adherent to the oral mucosa when applied thereto, the gel containing at least one anesthetic compound, a keratolytic compound, an astrin... | 1,763 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/GB01/01775, filed Apr. 19, 2001, which was published in the English language on Oct. 25, 2001 as International Publication No. WO 01/78794 A3 and the disclosure of which is incorporated h... | A colored anhydrous gel element for perfuming or deodorizing air or enclosed spaces is provided. The element is formed by cross-linking a functionalized liquid polymer selected from maleinized polybutadiene, maleinized polyisoprene or a copolymer of ethylene and maleic anhydride with a cross-linking agent which contain... | 2,803 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to the fields of medicine and organic chemical engineering. More particularly, the invention relates to the manufacture of healing promoting wound dressings. By way of further characterization, the invention pertains to a moisture c... | A wound dressing for burn patients comprises a two layer compress made of ly-ε-caprolactone material. One layer is configured for optimum wound contact while the other is configured for moisture control. | 1,364 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application contains subject matter of my provisional application Serial No. 60/286,750 filed Apr. 26, 2001, entitled Attachable Surgical Accessory Instrument.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of Invention ... | A surgical assisting instrument and device having an elongated rectangular u-shaped body with fasteners extending outward therefrom. These fasteners can be of any number and mounted on the top or sides of the body. The body is affixed vertically on the long handle of a tenaculum or other similar elongated handles of su... | 1,961 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/813,363 filed Mar. 7, 1997, entitled “Fishing Surveillance Device”, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/013,125, filed Mar. 11, 1996.
... | An underwater surveillance apparatus includes a watertight housing having a transparent part and a video tube received in the watertight housing. The video tube has a light receiving end positioned to view through the transparent part of the watertight housing. A video cable extends from the video tube to a video monit... | 2,669 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
(1) Field of the Invention
This invention relates to agricultural irrigation and more particularly to applying water to the land from a pipe which moves, as it waters, laterally of its length.
(2) Description of the Prior Art
In commercial practice today agricultural ... | A furrowed irrigated field is diked and water is applied to the furrows. The water is prevented from running down the furrows by the dikes and therefore stays in the approximate location where applied. The water is applied to the furrows from an elevated pipe at right angles to the furrows. The pipe moves along the fur... | 1,864 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION AND BACKGROUND
[0001] This invention relates in general to respiratory care and therapy, and, in particular, to the controlled delivery of heated and/or humidified respiratory gases to a user being so cared for or treated. More particularly, this invention relates to controlling the te... | A low flow heated/humidified respiratory gas delivery system, especially useful for low flow rates as preferred in the treatment of neonate and other such patients, wherein the respiratory gas is heated and humidified as desired for delivery to the patient and the temperature is monitored at the point of delivery to th... | 2,107 |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0001] For a more complete understanding of the present invention, including its features and advantages, reference is now made to the detailed description of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing in which:
[0002] FIG. 1 is a di... | A method is described herein for improving the overall health of a patient by providing subcutaneous pellets containing pregnenolone to at least one part of the body of the patient. In another embodiment, pregnenolone is mixed with DHEA into a cream and the resulting pregnenolone/DHEA cream is applied to at least one p... | 1,126 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to a device used to clean barbeque grills.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Barbeque grills routinely accumulate charred debris from cooked foods that adhere stubbornly to the grill bars and the intervening grooves. And these are difficult to dislodge and remove. Also... | A grill cleaning device has a handle, a scraper and a rotatable bristled cleaning wheel assembly. The handle has a handle end portion and a cleaning end portion. The scraper projects from the cleaning end portion. The rotatable bristled cleaning wheel assembly has a rotatable axle held in the cleaning end portion. The ... | 2,851 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Technical Field
[0002] The present invention generally relates to an airflow diverter. More specifically, the present invention relates to an aquarium airflow diverter.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Air sto... | A method of altering airflow of an aquarium air supply by placing a bottle over the air supply thus, altering the airflow. The method can be accomplished using a decorative attachment assembly that covers an air stone in an aquarium. The assembly includes a bottle having at least a first hole and a second hole, wherein... | 2,656 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/700,128, filed Jul. 18, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates in general to athletic... | A thin athletic band which is economical to manufacture yet provides considerable impact protection coupled with effective perspiration removal. | 890 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to tree stands.
More particularly, the invention relates climbing tree stands.
PRIOR ART
Two part tree stands are known in the prior art.
The prior art shows tree stands having seats with various degrees of adjustability utilizing pins mou... | An improved tree stand incorporating two part design having improved carrying capability, adjustable shooting rest bar designed for quiet adjustment, retractable climbing and mounting studs, improved foot straps and improved adjusting means for climbing tree wrapping arm comprising wingnuts with pivoted attachments to ... | 2,524 |
RELATED APPLICATION
The present application claims priority to, and the benefits of, U.S. Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 60/765,144, filed Feb. 4, 2006, and 60/842,074, filed on Sep. 1, 2006, the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention rel... | A mounting buckle for a safety helmet includes at least one mating member configured for attachment to a V-shaped strap having an apex, the apex of the strap being substantially flush with the abutment surface. This configuration channels the tension in the straps along continuous lines, rather than allowing the tensio... | 2,166 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to cabinets and similar structures and particularly to the intersecting portions thereof.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Perhaps one of the familiar structures in modern dwellings is that generally referred to as cabinets or the like. For example, i... | A corner element for use in combination with cabinet corner structures such as those found in kitchen cabinets or the like includes a pair of side portions having an angular relationship therebetween which corresponds to the angle of cabinet intersection. An obliquely angled facet extends between the side portions. A g... | 2,586 |
Latin name: Malus domestica.
Varietal denomination: ‘CN 121’.
BACKGROUND OF THE NEW VARIETY
The present invention relates to a new, novel, and distinct variety of apple tree, ‘ Malus domestica ,’ and which has been denominated varietally as ‘CN 121’.
ORIGIN
The present variety of apple... | A new and distinct variety of apple tree ‘ Malus domestica ’ which is denominated varietally as ‘CN 121’ and which produces an attractively colored apple which his mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 19 under the ecological conditions prevailing near Ephrata, Wash., in the central portion of Wash... | 2,723 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/138,668, filed on Dec. 18, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND
[0002] This invention relates to a portable ... | A portable stand includes a shelf having a back plate with a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the back plate includes at least two attachment locations and at least one securing locations, a bottom flange forming an angle with the back plate, extending toward the front surface at a first angle from the plate, ... | 2,277 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
[0001] This application is a non-provisional patent application that claims priority to Provisional Patent Application No. 60/588,678 filed on Jul. 16, 2004, entitled, “Bed Side Rail Method and Apparatus,” which is incorporated herein by reference thereto.
... | A bedside support device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the bedside support device is attachable to a bed assembly and comprises a mounting member attachable to the bed assembly, and a support bar attached to the mounting member. The support bar having a base portion rotatably mounted to the mounting member and is fr... | 1,873 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to baby chairs which are suspendable from a table edge, and which can be removed and folded when not in use.
2. Prior Art
Portable baby chairs which can be attached to the edge of an ordinary table are well known. A var... | A portable baby chair 10 suspendable from the edge of an ordinary table 100 and which has spring biased pivoted locking bars 54, 56 on the chair's under table supports 20, 22 to engage the underside 99 of the table top and prevent the chair from slipping. | 1,697 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0008138, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Jan. 28, 2010, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND
[00... | The present invention relates to a scintillation detector, which is largely divided into a scintillator and a photomultiplier, as a constituent element of a medical diagnostic imaging equipment, a scintillator, and a medical diagnostic imaging equipment using the same, and more specifically, to a plastic scintillator, ... | 2,024 |
RELATED APPLICATION
Variable Support Shoe, Ser. No. 310,836,filed Feb. 14, 1989.Related copending application Ser. No. 310,836 filed Feb. 14, 1989,shows the use of an air pump and air bladder arrangements, integral with an athletic shoe, to provide increased support to the foot and ankle in an athletic shoe durin... | An ankle brace having two relatively rigid side supports with inflatable bladders attached to them. The side supports are connected at their bottom by a flexible strap upon which is mounted an air pump. The air pump is activated by walking and running and inflates the air bladders mounted on the side supports. The side... | 2,595 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] (a) Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a synchronous system for a three-stage ball bearing slide, and more particularly, to a mobile track when pulled to extend drives a carrier track to slide synchronously and is temporarily pos... | A synchronous system for a three-stage ball bearing slide includes a carrier track being inserted into a fixed track to carry a mobile track. Both of the mobile and the carrier tracks engage in reciprocal movement along the same axis direction in relation to the fixed track. A dancer is pivoted to the rear end of the c... | 2,990 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The present application is related to and claims priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 61/708,420 filed Oct. 1, 2012 which application is incorporated herein by reference.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
[0002] A portion of the disclos... | Cold and ready to eat cereal cakes, with a variety of ingredient combinations suitable for healthy consumption. Serving size can be a single serving, or a six pack of servings for convenience such that the inherent nutritional aspects of cereals are able to be included in consumer's diets. | 2,579 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to remote control toy devices, and in particular, a novel steering mechanism for a radio controlled device.
Previously, steering of a radio controlled device was controlled in response to fluctuations in the frequency of a signal received by the devi... | A steering mechanism for a radio controlled device that employs a solenoid coil and is insensitive to frequency flucuations in a control signal. The steering mechanism includes opposing poles of a permanent magnet and a solenoid coil positioned equidistant between the poles so as to be pivotable to positions opposing e... | 1,600 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a method, product and kit for accessorizing open sandals, and more particularly, to method of tying a scarf to a sandal, for example, a flip-flop, and a specialized scarf kit having directions for accessorizing the flip-flop or other suitabl... | A scarf of specialized dimension is helically wrapped about a Y-shaped structural portion of a sandal, and then tied around the ankle or calf of a wearer and knotted. The scarf is provided as part of at least one scarf pair for accessorizing a pair of sandals. | 1,473 |
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to heart valve repair, in particular mitral valve repair.
STATE OF THE ART
[0002] Mitral valve regurgitation (MR) is an abnormal, backwards flow of blood in the heart through the mitral valve. The mitral valve is one of 4 valves in th... | Medical device for transcatheter heart valve repair comprising a grasping tweezer ( 1 ) and a plicating tweezer ( 2 ), said grasping tweezer ( 1 ) being adapted to grasp a leaflet rim ( 3 ) and said plicating tweezer ( 2 ) comprising two rotatable flaps ( 4,5 ) and a central shaft ( 6 ) around which said flaps ( 4,5 ) ... | 2,369 |
REFERENCE TO EARLIER APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation-in-part of two earlier applications of mine:
1. Ser. No. 577,324 Filed May 14, 1975 for MIXING DISPENSER APPARATUS now abandoned.
2. Ser. No. 577,322, Filed May 14, 1975 for DISPENSING DEVICE.
The disclosures of these two appli... | A method and apparatus for the administration of medical injections. After insertion of an injection needle into a patient, a negative pressure differential is applied to the exposed end of the injection needle so that if the injection needle has been inserted into any artery or a vein, blood will be drawn up into the ... | 1,826 |
This is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/366,832, filed Dec. 30, 1994, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,486,127.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to an improvement on a snap connector, namely a single point axial connector with a formed configuration or key like portion to preve... | A system for coupling components of toy assemblages, educational models, hobby constructions, component attachments, or the like together using a compact single point snap together axial connector, which is configured or formed with a key like portion included as part of the male connector part, and a corresponding fem... | 2,844 |
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention pertains to preservation treatment processes for fresh edible plant products, more specifically fruits and vegetables, in a gaseous treatment atmosphere. "Fresh plant products" are defined as edible food products of vegetable origin that are freshly-picked and untr... | Fresh fruit and vegetables are preserved under refrigerated temperatures generally between 0° C. and 20° C. by placing the fruits and vegetables in a gaseous atmosphere initially containing an effective amount of nitrogen monoxide or argon in the range of 10-100%, with optionally up to 50% oxygen, any remainder being c... | 1,898 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to cooking apparatus for grilling food and in particular to an apparatus with dual grills which simultaneously cook food from the top and bottom. Each of the grills comprise an array of gas fired tubes forming level cooki... | An apparatus for simultaneously grilling food from above and below is provided having upper and lower grilling surfaces of gas fired tubes. The upper grill is hinged to lift up and provide access to the food and is vertically adjustable to accommodate variations in thickness of the item being cooked. The upper and lowe... | 1,801 |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the measuring of muscle strength.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There has long been a need for devices to accurately measure muscle strength and to provide data regarding changes in muscle strength of subjects on w... | Apparatus for use in testing muscle strength comprising a transducer including strain gauges mounted to provide deflection readings that will be accurate for even different directions of force application and read out apparatus receiving strain gauge data and for displaying output data indicative of muscle strength. | 2,398 |
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to Bicyclic triterpenoid Iripallidal as a novel anti-glioma and anti-neoplastic therapy in vitro.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] Glioblastoma multiformes (GBM) represents one of the most malignant and prevalent brain tumor that still remains... | This invention relates to a Bicyclic triterpenoid Iripallidal as a novel anti-glioma and anti neoplastic agent, having the composition [(−)(6R,10S,11S,18R,22S)-26 Hydroxy-22-α methylcyloirid-16-enal NSC 631939], wherein it binds to Ras GRP3, a phorbol ester receptor that links DAG/phorbolester signaling with Ras activa... | 2,107 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/214,141, filed Aug. 19, 2011, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/518,431, filed Sep. 11, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,025,655, which claims the benefit of U... | Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion, inserting th... | 2,339 |
REFERENCE TO RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/562,404 filed Apr. 15, 2004.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates to a sports device, and, more particularly, to a ball pitching... | A ball speed measuring device comprises a ball pitching target having an electronic compression sensor in the ball target area, and having a digital readout display unit connected to the compression sensor through a solid state unit which converts the compression force, measured when a ball strikes the target area, to ... | 2,717 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to the field of sports equipment, and more particularly to hockey equipment of the sort worn by a player to provide comfort and protection during the rough and tumble play of the game of hockey.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Ice hockey is one of th... | A hockey shirt with a lower trunk opening, a neck opening and collar, including sleeves and cuff assembly. The shirt has special protective cover stitched, surged or fused on the lower sleeves, underarm parts and armpits to prevent against gashes, cuts and other injuries caused by skate blades. | 2,159 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a dishwasher, and more particularly, to a dishwasher and a door hinge that allow easy coupling of a door cover and a door liner that form a door.
[0003] 2. Description of the R... | A dishwasher and a door hinge thereof are provided. The dishwasher and the door hinge include a door cover support plate that aligns a position of a door cover during assembly of the door cover and a door liner. | 2,708 |
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniature rose class which was originated by my crossing two unnamed, unpatented seedlings of my creation. The varietal denomination of the new variety is "Ruifaro".
Among the novel characterist... | A new variety of miniature rose having medium pink flowers produced on a good pot forcing plant also suitable for growing outdoor in gardens. | 991 |
PRIORITY CLAIM/INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/589,559 entitled “Golf Tee” that was filed on Jan. 23, 2012 and names Lon Klein as inventor. The entirety of that application is hereby expressly incorporated by reference into this ... | An elevation tube comprising a substantially cylindrical body having a first end configured to hold a golf ball and a second end configured to insert into the ground. The second end includes a tapered portion, a bullet-like shaped portion, a spike-like shaped portion, a serrated edge, a regularly curved edge or an irre... | 2,422 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Bird feeders are often equipped with a variety of different components to accommodate different needs, uses, and desires. For instance, feeders routinely have perches on which birds stand during feeding, but sometimes additional perches for larger birds are required or want... | A modular bird feeder system has a plurality of different modular bird feeder components which can be interchangeably connected based on user preference. All components are slideably mounted on a vertically standing pole. The slideable components include a feed filling funnel, an upper feed tray, a lower feed tray, a s... | 2,787 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention is directed generally to stiffeners for epaulets worn on clothing, and more particularly to removable wire stiffeners for uniform epaulets.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Shoulder epaulets have been used for many years, particularly to carry insignia on uniforms. It ... | A removable and economical stiffener comprises a spring wire frame having a base member which resiliently biases two depending side members so as to maintain an epaulet in a relatively taut, planar condition. | 994 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a Continuation-in-Part application of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/385,152, filed Feb. 6, 2012.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates generally to the field of decorative wristban... | An elastic wristband with an elongate strip of injection molded resilient thermoplastic material and one or more graphic panels. The elongate strip includes a center portion, a left side portion and a right side portion joined by left and right living hinges. The central portion includes recessed areas for receiving th... | 2,898 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
At the present time, it is the current practice in the undertaking field in preparing the remains of deceased persons for funeral services and burial, to clothe only such portions of the remains as will be exposed to view during any viewing of the remains by the family and friends of t... | A unitary burial undergarment including a torso section, leg sections and feet sections joined together into an integral assembly, the torso section at its shoulder and having at a central opening to accommodate the neck of the wearer, the back of the garment having a slit opening extending continuously from the neck o... | 1,657 |
BACKGROUND
[0001] For chemical sensors in the brain, immune response and biofouling by blood during initial surgery presents a significant obstacle to in vivo sensing. If sensors could be delivered directly to healthy brain tissue surrounded by only cerebral spinal fluid, much less sensor biofouling would oc... | Provided herein is a coated biosensor and a method of preserving a coated biosensor to protect it during implantation into the brain or other tissues by coating the biosensor with a protective coating. | 2,030 |
The present application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 11/049,619, filed Feb. 2, 2005 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,700,839 which claims the benefit pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119 (a)-(d) of Australian Application No. 2004900498, filed Feb. 4, 2004, the disclosures of which are herein incorporated by reference.
B... | The present invention relates to improved cultivars, varieties, lines or plants of annual medics ( Medicago genus) wherein the majority of seed pods, upon reaching maturity, remain attached to their respective pedicels. In particular, the present invention relates to improved cultivars, varieties, lines or plants of a... | 2,769 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is related to a topical composition which may be applied to skin for the purpose of killing fungus and/or bacteria or for the purpose of promoting hair growth.
Many fungicidal compositions are known in the art. But commonly their effectiveness in addressing ... | Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition intended for the topical application to human skin, comprising
(A) as an effective ingredient, a mixture comprising
(1) an antibiotic medication;
(2) an antihistamine; and
(B) a physiologically acceptable carrier.
Also disclosed is a method for tre... | 1,737 |
This application is a continuation-in-part of my application Ser. No. 920,752 filed on Oct. 20, 1986, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,722,335.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to expandable endotracheal tubes and more generally to devices adapted to be inserted into a body opening for carryi... | An expandable endotracheal tube and the like comprising extended, spaced segments. Actuating members fill the spaces between adjacent segments. The actuating members and the segments have curved edges so that sliding movement of the actuating members will cause the circumference of the tube to expand. A syringe type of... | 2,630 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Key holders in many configurations are known in the prior art. While most of the prior art key holders are useful in varying degrees, there is a recognized need for a better and more convenient pocket key holder which will enable the orderly carrying of a fairly large number of keys in... | A pocket key holder constructed essentially from three layers of thin flexible material eliminates bulkiness, expensive hardware and noise caused by continual contact of unrestrained loose keys. Ready identification of multiple keys in separated pockets of the holder by sight or by touch is enabled. Convenience of use ... | 1,519 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to an odor control device and particularly to an odor filtering device comprising a substrate soaked with an essential oil malodor counteractant composition.
Methods and devices for odor control, such as, deodorizing and masking, are well known in... | An odor filtering device for space dispensing a volatile oil by soaking a porous substrate with a malodor counteractant composition. The exposed surface of the substrate permits evaporation of malodor counteractant creating an internal vapor pressure differential which drives the counteractant from the interior of the ... | 2,424 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority from provisional application Ser. No. 60/388,606 filed Jun. 13, 2002.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates to a composition and method of using compositions of alkyl esters ... | An environmental surface disinfectant and its method of use are disclosed. The inventive environmental surface disinfectant comprises an effective concentration of an alkyl ester of lactic acid. Ethyl lactate is a preferred alkyl ester of lactic acid. Disinfection of an environmental surface is achieved by applying the... | 1,719 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to an antibacterial calcium tertiary phosphate. More particularly, the invention relates to calcium tertiary phosphate made to carry silver and zinc and/or ions thereof, wherein calcium tertiary phosphate is safe, exhibits a high degr... | A calcium tertiary phosphate is used as a carrier, and the carrier is caused to carry silver and zinc. The result is an antibacterial ceramic exhibiting an ultra high degree of whiteness and suppressed discoloration. This material may be heat fired at a temperature above 960° C. to obtain a further improvement. | 2,293 |
[0001] The present invention relates to an implant that can be used for replacing a spinal disk or a joint between two bones. The implant allows cushioned, dynamic motion of the adjoining vertebrae or bones.
[0002] Disc implants 1 are used to replace damaged spinal disks and provide the function of... | Provided is an implant comprising: a platform; a deformable pad affixed to the platform and adapted to seat two or more bearings; and the two or more bearings. The deformable pad can have a number of neutral positions matching the number of bearings, with the deformability of the pad adapted to apply force on the beari... | 2,068 |
BOTANICAL/COMMERCIAL CLASSIFICATION
[0001] Persea americana Mill./Avocado Tree
VARIETAL DENOMINATION
[0002] ‘MERENSKY 1’
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of an avocado tree that is named ‘Merensky 1’.
... | A new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree having strong resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi and tolerance to salinity, and used as a rootstock. | 1,706 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the cross benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/115,154, which is incorporated by reference herein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The field of the invention is a tool for endoscopic procedures. These include colonoscopy... | A method and apparatus for removing loops formed during endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy. The device inserted through the biopsy channel of an endoscope reversibly engages the distal portion of the biopsy channel of the endoscope. When pressure is applied to the device handle exte... | 1,857 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a liquid and gas impenetrable switch, especially for electrical surgical instruments. The switch has two pairs of fixed and movable contacts with the movable contacts being between the fixed contacts and a diaphragm supported by a rocker.
BACKGROUND OF... | A liquid and gas impenetrable switch, especially for electrical surgical instruments, has two pairs of contacts spaced from one another. The movable contact element of each pair is arranged between the associated fixed contact element and a diaphragm. With elastic deformation, the diaphragm and movable contacts can be ... | 2,503 |
[0001] The present invention relates to disposable medical devices. More specifically, the invention is directed to a medical device for facilitating hernia repair. The device of the present invention comprises two components—one is an implantable mesh-like member that is used to repair hernia damage and another is ... | The invention relates to implantable medical devices, in particular to implantable medical devices used in surgical procedures for hernia repairs. | 2,175 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is directed to the delivery of a combination drug therapy for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] A combination of a long-acting corticosteroid and a long-acting beta-agonist has been ... | A method of delivery of a combination therapy to the pulmonary system that includes providing a nebulizer and a fluid comprising a long-acting corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, and a long-acting anticholinergic in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, and administering the solution to the patient using the n... | 2,312 |
This is a continuation of copending application Ser. No. 07/919,800, filed on Jul. 27, 1992 now abandoned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
I. Field of the Invention
This invention is directed generally to intravascular catheters, and more particularly to the design of a dilatation catheter havin... | This disclosure is directed to the design of a dilatation catheter having two or more associated fluidcarrying tubes, the operative or distal end of one of which supplies fluid to inflate an expansible balloon and the operable or distal end of the other of which supplies an injectable dye or contrast enhancing fluid ad... | 2,484 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
This disclosure relates to delivery systems for field application of chemical particulates, such as fertilizer. It is specifically directed to a novel conveying and mixing system for delivering two or more particulate chemicals, whether dry or wetted, to a particulate distribution system.
BA... | A distribution system for agricultural chemicals includes a primary auger conveyor that delivers particulates from a common hopper structure. The hopper is provided with primary and secondary particulate compartments. Primary particulate compartment discharges into a first auger conveyor. When a mixture of two particul... | 1,858 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims priority based on U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/203,770, filed May 12, 2000, which is hereby incorporated by reference in full.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present Invention relates to the field of foods and beverages... | A novel peanut powder composition comprising 50-70% by weight peanut powder, 15-25% fructose by weight, 6-10% by weight sugar and 2-6% by weight dextrose is provided wherein the peanut powder can be used in making flavorful foods and beverages. | 1,802 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The product is a formulation of pure sustained release oral dosage micropellets in a capsule which contains dichroa febrifuga alkone derivative (DFAD) when taken by a patient and are comprised of inner seeds coated with DFAD. The oral dosage formulation is administered b... | Now is provided a new sustained release drug preparation comprising such an inclusion complex of a medical compound with dichroa febrifuga alkone derivative (DFAD), which sustains or retards the dissolution and release of the DFAD at a controlled rate from the inclusion complex and hence from the drug preparation con... | 1,606 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention is directed to the field of devices that aid in obtaining and maintaining an erection of the male genital organ.
2. Description of the Prior Art:
Male impotence is a problem faced by many men giving rise to sociological and psyc... | A device for inducing and maintaining an erection of the male genital organ comprising a tubular member that is open at one end and receptive of the organ. A pump is affixed to the tube and, upon activation, withdraws air from the tube causing blood to flow into the inserted organ thereby enlarging and rigidizing it. W... | 2,698 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to aquariums, and other bodies of water containing aquatic life. More particularly, the invention relates to a backup system for providing oxygen and when possible maintaining the necessary bacteria within the aquariums and ... | The aquarium backup system operates upon failure of the pump that provides aeration and/or water circulation to aquariums. The backup system includes a sensor for determining when the flow of water to the aquarium is interrupted due to a power outage or pump failure. The sensor then closes a switch in electrical circui... | 2,302 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/905,640, filed Mar. 8, 2007, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention is directed to user interfaces for medic... | User interfaces for medical perfusion systems that provide oxygenation, filtering, and recirculation of blood in connection with various medical procedures are provided. In particular, user interfaces for use with blood pumps that assist in managing alarms commonly encountered during cardiopulmonary bypass surgeries ar... | 2,957 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The game of baseball is learned early by youngsters in school, "little leagues" and general playground activities. Here, the youngsters practice catching the ball, swinging the bat, and playing a position on an organized team. Of course, there is a need for frequent practice to... | A practice baseball and softball simulates fly balls to teach youngsters to catch fly balls. The ball has an elongated rope and a throughbore into which is placed a plastic sleeve with one end of the rope being clamped internally in the ball, and the other end of the rope extending outwardly from one end of the sleeve ... | 1,891 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Modern farming methods employ such devices as bale rollers which roll a swath or windrow of hay or other long fiber forage crops into hugh rolls which are left in the field, or straw bunchers which take the straw from a combine and drop it in large bunches about a field. The prior art ... | A wheeled carrier for hay or the like has a low bed that may be tilted from a horizontal transport position rearwardly for rear loading or forwardly for front loading, and has a draft tongue secured by a transverse pivot adjacent a front corner of the bed and swingable laterally about an upright pivot so that the carri... | 2,606 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to an extended release composition of paliperidone for maintaining desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged period of time within gastrointestinal track in an extended release manner and thereby reducing the side effects resulting due to excess dru... | The present invention relates to an extended release composition of paliperidone for oral administration comprising paliperidone and at least one matrixing agent. The said extended release composition maintains desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged period of time and thereby reduces the side effects resultin... | 2,943 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This patent application is a divisional of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/629,486, filed Dec. 2, 2009, which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Buffer brushes are used in a variety of applications. For exampl... | In one embodiment, the present invention provides a buffer brush. When rotating, the buffer brush acts as a centrifugal pump. The buffer brush contains a core having a first side and a second side and the brush extends racially from the surface of the core. The first and second sides have at least one opening configure... | 2,504 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to fishing, and more particularly, to an improved fishing line holder.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] Several designs for fishing line holders have been de... | The disclosed device is an improved fishing line organizer that, among other features, provides a frame to wrap multiple and varying fishing lines and terminal tackle around for storage reducing tangling, preventing line kinks and maintaining each fishing line available for use. An embodiment of the device provides for... | 1,703 |
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a new and distinct Lantana camara cultivar which is outstanding because of its very compact growth habit, strong tendency to self branching, dramatic multi-colored, continuous bloom display, dense forest green leaves, and tendency to set seed infrequently; and wa... | A new cultivar of Lantana is provided. The very compact growth habit with short internode spacing and strong tendency to self branching, with a continuous multi-colored bloom display, a reduced tendency to set seed, and dense rich forest green leaves providing a cultivar well suite for mass plantings, low borders, hang... | 1,255 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 13/445,729, filed on Apr. 12, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,107,501 issued Aug. 18, 2015, and claims priority to Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 61/474,715, filed on Apr. 12, 2011, 61/483,577, filed on May 6... | An earthquake-activated shelf security system has two guide rails attached to both sides of a shelf or pallet rack. At least one retainer is moveably constrained to move along the guide rails by a rotating loop located on each end of the retainer. The guide rail has a retainer rest portion and allows the retainer to re... | 2,924 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates generally to sterilization devices and more particularly to a hand-held ultraviolet radiation sterilization device and a method of using the same.
2. Background
UV radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that co... | A hand-held sterilization device that emits ultraviolet radiation in a range sufficient to eradicate germs, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens and microorganisms is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing an ultraviolet light source, a power source, and an electronic safety mechanism, wherein the electr... | 2,395 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a building system and in particular to a kit or a set of building components which can be arranged in a variety of ways in order to create structures of various forms or configurations.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
In particular the invention is concern... | A building system has interlocking frame members which interengage to form a rectilinear frame. To prevent the interengaged frame members from disengaging, a lock element is associated with a joint between frame members. This lock element is a rotary lock with a trilobal locking surface. Additional locking capability c... | 2,817 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a Section 371 conversion of PCT Application No. PCT/US2013/71092, filed on Nov. 20, 2013, which in turn is a conversion of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/728,756, filed Nov. 20, 2012. The present application claims the benefit of priority of each of... | A perineal protection device for use during childbirth comprises one or more pads configured to be placed on the perineum and having a varying level of resistance to stretch along the anterior-posterior axis between the vaginal opening and the anus. The device further includes attachment means in the form of adhesives,... | 2,416 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a multipurpose roaster, and more particularly, to a roaster driven by a motor to spin the grid to a various food.
2. Prior Art
The conventional roaster, as shown in FIG. 13, has a square skewer 94 and two fixtures 95... | A multipurpose roaster is mainly composed of a frame, fixtures and a skewer, wherein two side board have a slanting sliding guide from up gradually decent with a recess and a seat at the bottom end of the sliding guide, the fixture has a hole and a bolt for a skewer to insert there through and secured by bolt thereat, ... | 1,889 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the food processing apparatus or, more particularly, to an automatic continuous food frying device for commercial use, such as for use by the food processing industry, or the like.
An automatic continuous food frying device according to the prior ... | An automatic continuous food frying device comprising an oil tank adapted to be filled with a frying oil, a heating means for heating said frying oil, and a means for conveying food in a submerged state in the frying oil, wherein there is provided a pump in the oil tank so that the frying oil may be continuously circul... | 2,382 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a process for improving the filling capacity of tobacco, in particular cut tobacco leaf, in which raw tobacco is moistened, stripped and cut, and, after impregnation with a vaporizable expanding agent, is subjected to either a reduction in pressure, an increase in t... | The impairment of the taste of smoke, observed in processes for improving the filling capacity of tobacco by expansion of the tobacco with a vaporizable expanding agent, can be avoided if an anti-oxidant, in particular ascorbic acid, is added to the tobacco before the expansion. In addition, anti-oxidant synergists can... | 1,745 |
DESCRIPTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Carpinus caroliniana, blue beech, which has been given the varietal name `CCSQU`.
I discovered my new tree as a chance seedling growing in 1992 in a cultivated area at Shady Grove Nursery in Orangeburg, S.C., and purchased the tree i... | A blue beech tree named `CCSQU` having an upright compact growth habit with a dense foliage canopy, with branches extending upwardly at steep angles and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings or by budding. | 1,495 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to exercise equipment and particularly to a training apparatus for use by participants in boxing, martial arts and other combat/fighting sports. More specifically the invention relates to a double end training ball or bag that is suspended on a cord or band tha... | A height adjustable double end training ball apparatus for use in boxing, martial arts and other combat/fighting sports training. The double end training ball having an aperture that extends through the center of the ball and having openings at each end of the aperture on the surface of the ball; a cord having a length... | 2,472 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention pertains to the use of dimercapto-substituted dinitrile compounds as antimicrobials agents.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,533,233 discloses the preparation of compounds of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R in an alkyl or aralkyl group. These compounds are disclosed as being useful... | Dimercapto-substituted dinitriles are prepared which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents: ##STR2## These compounds have been found to exhibit antimicrobial activity in industrial and commercial applications and compositions containing these compounds are so employed. | 2,456 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to an hand held seed planting device for use by individuals. Specifically, the invention relates to a hand held device that allows for the measured insertion, application of a limited number o... | The present invention is a hand held, seed planting device for use by individuals. It is comprised of a soil probe for insertion into the earth, a seed feed conduit, and a movable clearing rod that slides through the soil probe. The clearing rod is used to clean the probe and embed the seeds in the earth. An adjustable... | 1,995 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an artificial airway device of the type capable of facilitating ventilation in unconscious patients, and more specifically to such a device designed for placing in the oropharynx of the patient in order to prevent airway obstruction and to permit ventilation... | An artificial airway device to facilitate lung ventilation in an unconscious patient comprises a rigid airway tube (10), which is curved to follow the airway of the patient, opening into the interior space or lumen of a mask portion (12) whose periphery (14) is adapted to seal around the inlet (36) to the larynx (38), ... | 2,003 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to the field of tissue storage and distribution.
It has been a priority in the medical community to develop a skin wound dressing which will encourage new growth while preventing fluid loss and infection following skin wounds from burns, ulceration, or surg... | Disclosed is a container for the storage and distribution of a cultured epithelial, generally planar, living, skin wound dressing that allows the dressing to be gently removed by lifting perpendicular to a support surface in the container. The design minimizes handling of the graft dressing thereby promoting cell viabi... | 1,809 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a holder for holding an object which melts or drips or leaves imprints on one's fingers comprising a handle and a protrusion section.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] U.S. Pat. No. 6,182,854 relates to an ice cream cone a... | A holder for holding an object which melts or drips or leaves imprints on one's fingers comprising a handle and a protrusion section. The device can further comprise a slip prevention disk with is located between said handle and said protrusion section. | 2,612 |
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention pertains to devices for filling ensilage curing means and more particularly to a device adapted to fill an impervious bag with ensilage so that such a bag may be used as a silo for the storage of silage.
The use of vertical silos for the curing of ensil... | A device for filling a bag suitable for curing silage including a shroud ring adapted to hold a pleated bag, an auger device for forcing material from the hopper in which the auger lies into the bag. The entire device is mobile so that the bag can be placed on a surface and the auger, hopper and shroud ring assembly be... | 1,873 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] Not Applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable.
REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX
[0003] Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] 1. Field o... | A cover up torso top outer garment provides increased coverage and support for women wearing bikini bras formed of right and left side front stretchable portions of an outer fabric and an inner fabric with an open-ended front zipper releasably securing the portions, and elastic material along the bottom edge of each po... | 2,643 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention pertains generally to dairy equipment and more particularly to milking apparatus for milking cows and conveying the milk to a storage tank. Apparatus of this general character is shown in several United States patents where the milk lines, receivers, and control equipmen... | A mobile, complete milking unit for milking cows and transferring the milk to a storage tank, the unit having all the milk handling components mounted thereon as an integral, portable unit. The unit can be moved about in the milking area whether it is in the barn, in the barn yard, or in the field. | 2,270 |
RELATED APPLICATION DATA
[0001] This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/738,546 filed on Nov. 21, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention relates to medical markers and, more p... | A medical marker trackable by a medical navigation system includes a marker body and a luminescence agent within the marker body. The luminescence agent is operative to emit light without an electrical power supply coupled to the luminescence agent. | 2,734 |
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Field of Invention
[0002] The present invention relates generally to an applicator. More specifically, the present invention relates to a one-piece brush applicator formed by rolling a sheet of material.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] B... | A one-piece brush applicator formed by rolling a sheet of material is disclosed. The brush handle and the brush tip are formed from a single sheet of material that is rolled to form the brush with the handle. Only one material is required and no assembly is necessary. The brush handle and the brush tip are formed at th... | 1,870 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to hand-wear for wearers of helmets having face-enclosing visors and for wearers of goggles. The invention has particular, although not exclusive, application to motorcyclists and snow skiers.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] An inhere... | This invention relates to gloves ( 10 ) and wipers fitted to gloves that enable wearers of the gloves to wipe debris from eye shields, such as goggles and face-coverings, visors ( 5 ) in helmets. More specifically, the invention relates to a glove ( 10 ) that comprises a covering for the hand and fingers of a wearer an... | 2,913 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a rosary card which may be used in both teaching the recital of the rosary and for actual prayer.
By way of background, rosary devices utilized in the past were either relatively expensive, complicated, or cumbersome. Furthermore, insofar as known... | A rosary card fabricated from a sheet of planar sheet material having protrusions on its outer edges designating the various parts of the rosary and also having cutouts in the card designating other portions of the rosary and also having pictures of beads thereon resembling a rosary and also having various parts design... | 1,406 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/319,643, filed Oct. 22, 2002.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to cleaning and dusting apparatus and, ... | An operator driven, ridable carpet cleaning machine is provided with a pressurized cleaning solution spray applicator located forward of a counter-rotating pair of cylindrical brushes and a pair of articulating vacuum shoes. The pressurized spray enables the delivery of sufficient cleaning solution, with agitation of t... | 2,551 |
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention regards an apparatus for performing an animal related operation, comprising drive means for moving an animal related device between an active position for operation within an animal stall and an inactive position substantially removed from the animal stall, and compr... | The invention regards an apparatus for performing an animal related operation like milking or grooming, where the animal ( 9 ) is confined in a stall ( 8 ). In order to protect animals and equipment, it is so arranged that any breaking of the functions activates an activable state, which retracts devices ( 21; 10 ) fro... | 2,787 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention concerns a device for x-ray brachytherapy as well as a method for positioning of a probe inserted into the inside of a body for x-ray brachytherapy.
[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art
... | In a method and a device for x-ray brachytherapy, a probe is inserted into the interior of the body of a subject, the probe carrying at its distal end an x-ray source that radiates x-rays into an exposure area in the body of the subject outside of the probe. The probe also contains an x-ray array that generates an ultr... | 2,372 |
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/990,741, filed 9 May 2014.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not applicable.
MICROFICHE APPENDIX
Not applicable.
DESCRIPTION
1. Fiel... | An orthopedic intramedullary fixation apparatus and system for use in hip and femur fracture surgery comprises an intramedullary nail, a dynamic lag screw structure comprising a longitudinal sheath and a lag screw, and securing means to fix the intramedullary nail relative to a femur. A dynamic channel created by the l... | 2,598 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The invention relates to the use of paracetamol and ibuprofen for the treatment of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Tablets having a combination of paracetamol (about 475 mg to about 500 mg) and ibuprofen (about 125 mg to about 150 mg) are kn... | The use of paracetamol and ibuprofen in the preparation of a medicament for treating osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, wherein the medicament comprises a combination composition having approximately 125 mg to approximately 150 mg ibuprofen and approximately 475 mg to approximately 500 mg paracetamol. | 2,367 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
Not Applicable
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention was disclosed in the Disclosure Documents Program of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on May 4, 1998, Disclos... | An apparatus and method for safely cannulating a retinal blood vessel is described. The apparatus consists of a micropipette,micromanipulator and positioner mounted to a base which is attached to a wrist rest commonly used in eye surgery. The micropipette is connected to tubing such that a medication may be injected th... | 2,808 |
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