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a method and a device for effecting the cordless retraction of the gingival sulcus tissue prior to the taking of an impression of a tooth for making a crown or bridge which is attained by controlling any bleeding in the gingival sulcus area , and utilizing a dental dam preferably formed of a sponge or foam like materia... | referring to the drawings , there is shown a tooth 20 which has been prepared for receiving a crown or bridge . however , before the impression can be taken for preparing the crown or bridge , it is imperative that the gingival sulcus tissue 21 be retracted in order for the dentist to make an accurate impression of the... | US-30769502-A |
a method of obtaining beneficial biological results associated with caloric restriction may be gained by administration of a composition containing at least one active agent which blocks metabolism of glucose as a source of energy in cells in glucose metabolism blocking effective amounts to an animal in need thereof . | it is the purpose of this invention to provide benefits associated with caloric restriction by controlled administration of antimetabolites of glucose . judicious use of compounds that block the normal metabolism of cellular glucose can result in changes in physiological function that are similar to those arising from ... | US-8271008-A |
a mallet style golf club with a novel head design consists of solid materials laminated or inlaid horizontally to yield a single surface alignment aid on the surface that strikes the golf ball . optional alignment markings on the top surface of the club , centered over the point on the face where there is minimal torqu... | fig1 illustrates a mallet style golf club having a shaft 10 with a gripping portion 12 attached to one end of the shaft using adhesive or other means known to those skilled in the art and are as such considered to be within the purview of the present invention . at the other end of the shaft is the mallet style golf he... | US-23669999-A |
a method and apparatus for selectively flexibly retaining a plurality of distinct containers for transport , the containers being of an non - predetermined size and shape , the method and apparatus allowing containers to be added or removed at the discretion of the user , and the containers being retained by engagement... | the present invention , shown in various figures , is a carrier 110 for transporting a plurality of containers 122 , 124 by placing the containers 122 , 124 on the base 116 and extending the handles 118 , 120 upwardly to deformably engage the periphery of the containers 122 , 124 and form a unitary handle for ease of t... | US-6173898-A |
an introducer sheath has multiple distal slots allowing for translation of a catheter within a cardiac cavity . a pair of longitudinal slots are provided on opposite sides of the sheath near the distal end . a portion of the catheter may deploy from one of the slots while the ablation tip deploys from the opposing slot... | several embodiments of an endocardial ablation system 2 , including an ablation catheter 4 with an armature - type suspension system , an introducer sheath 6 , and an ablation electrode 8 , according to the present invention is depicted in the figures . as described further below , the endocardial ablation system 2 of ... | US-19055905-A |
a suture display rack and procedure kit is provided which , upon folding , presents a plurality of stacked suture packages for seriatim review . the suture display rack is a substantially u - shaped structure with a floor portion and two opposing sidewall portions . a longitudinal fold line is provided in the floor por... | referring now to the figures and , in particular to fig1 there is shown a suture display rack 20 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention . the suture display rack 20 contains a plurality of suture packages 22 serially stacked for easy access and review . in the embodiment of fig1 suture packa... | US-62856790-A |
an intraoperative tissue oximetry device includes a tissue marker that includes one or more pens or one or more similar ink sources , such that the tissue marker can mark tissue according to oxygen saturation measurements made by the tissue oximetry device , thereby visually delineating regions of potentially viable ti... | the present invention relates generally to a tissue oximetry device for measuring oxygen saturation in a local tissue volume . more specifically , the present invention relates to a wireless , handheld , tissue oximetry device that has self - contained optics ( lights sources and detectors ), computer processing , a di... | US-201615214355-A |
an electric beverage maker includes a lower , water boiling vessel , a funnel extending into the lower vessel and having an upper compartment for receiving a beverage , and an upper vessel mounted over the funnel to receive water which has passed up the funnel through the compartment , and from which the beverage is di... | with reference to fig1 to 3 , a coffee making appliance 2 in accordance with the invention comprises three main components : a lower , water boiling , vessel 4 , an upper beverage receiving vessel 6 and an intermediate funnel 8 . the upper and lower vessels 6 , 4 are of a molded plastics construction , while the funnel... | US-7499002-A |
quick or instantaneous stopping of rapidly rotating members places severe stress loads on components . these loads are substantially reduced by providing a quick - stopping apparatus including a damped member having an attached element which is movable into engagement with a rotating member . in response to such engage... | in fig1 an exemplary harvesting machine 10 includes an attachment 12 for gathering crop material and feeding the material sequentially to an auger 14 , then between a first pair of feed rolls 16 , 18 , a second pair of feed rools 20 , 22 and then to a crop chopping or cutting device 24 . thereafter , the chopped crop m... | US-43216482-A |
a dilation tower providing a darkened space for performing a dilated fundus examination in bright environments is provided . in order to reach more patients in need of dfes , the dilation tower provided may be configured to be mobile . a method of administering a dfe on a patient comprising the steps of positioning sai... | the following detailed description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention . for purposes of explanation , specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention . however , it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific ... | US-201514631291-A |
the invention relates to a method for minimizing mean blood glucose levels in an insulin dependent patient by administering insulin to the patient in a sufficiently fast manner to provide a difference of 50 % or less between high and low blood glucose levels . advantageously , the insulin is administered to the patient... | as used herein , “ insulin - dependent ” means that the patient is receiving treatment for elevated blood glucose by oral or intramuscular administration of insulin or other hypoglycemic agents . “ well - managed patients ” are those who faithfully follow instructions from their doctors and pharmacists for the daily ad... | US-11731705-A |
a toy furniture device adapted to be converted from a couch arrangement to a fold - down bed arrangement . the device includes a main frame member within which a bed member is pivotably supported , the bed member being pivotably movable between a stored position within the main frame member and a folded - down position... | with reference to fig1 there is shown a toy furniture device according to a preferred embodiment of the invention . the device includes a box - shaped main frame member 1 having an upper side wall 1a , a left side wall 1b , a right side wall 1c , a lower side wall 1d and a back panel 1e which is joined to each of the s... | US-72688185-A |
a make up kit comprises a base material in which colorants may be mixed to achieve desired hues that may then be applied to a person . the kit may further comprise a mixing dish in which the make up may be mixed and an instructional aide that instructs users on how to mix the make up paints and apply the paints . | the present invention comprises a make up kit , illustrated generally at 10 in fig1 . the make up kit 10 is well adapted for retail sale , and may comprise a header card or other package 12 with aperture 14 designed to hang from a conventional retail stock hook . transparent blister cover 16 may cover header card 12 an... | US-4786902-A |
an exercise and rehabilitation apparatus is provided having resistance load units comprising a resistance drum rotabably coupled to a user crank handle mechanism , a friction strap surrounds the resistance drum wherein the level of friction resistance between the drum and the resistance load unit housing is user select... | although particular embodiments of the invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration , various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention . where examples are presented to illustrate aspects of the invention , these should not be taken as limiting the i... | US-201514727841-A |
a system for controlling anesthetic gases exhausting from anesthetic administering equipment is disclosed . the system is designed so as to regulate the anesthetic gases in a manner which isolates gases and prevents them from escaping into the operating room atmosphere . a manually controllable valve having a rubber di... | referring now to the drawings , fig1 shows a source of anesthetic gas 1 which is operatively connected to a face mask 3 via gas supply tube 5 . as an alternative to the face mask an endotracheal tube or other suitable device could be used . face mask 3 is connected to breathing bag 7 via a metal fitting 9 and a flexibl... | US-63322575-A |
a catheter having an outer profile which is formed such that a path length along an outer surface of the catheter is greater than the corresponding length of the catheter , and to a method for determining the shape of a catheter , and wherein the elasticity and / or conductivity of the tissue into which the catheter is... | fig1 a shows a conventional catheter 1 and more particularly a dispensing portion thereof that is inserted into a body or tissue and which is provided with an opening through which an agent can be administered to the body or tissue , such as the opening 2 at the end of the catheter . the catheter is of uniform cross - ... | US-95022310-A |
a measurement method of time varying events in a target body , including the steps of providing time dependent measurements signals of parameters of the time varying events in the target body , providing ecographic m - mode image data whose spatial direction is along scan - lines or along a line or curve on a 2d or 3d ... | for the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention , reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same . it will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended ... | US-44853206-A |
transgenic animals that do not express functional sr - bi and apoe develop severe atherosclerosis , by age four weeks in transgenic mice . moreover , these animals exhibit progressive heart block by age four weeks , and die by age nine weeks . pathology shows extensive fibrosis of the heart and occlusion of coronary ar... | the role of sr - bi has now been confirmed as the principle mediator of cholesteryl ester transport from peripheral tissues to the liver and other steroidogenic tissues , including the adrenal gland , testes and ovaries . the studies described herein demonstrate that animals which are deficient in both sr - bi and apoe... | US-60632400-A |
a method for representing position and function of the jaw and bite of an individual . information regarding at least one part of the jaw and bite of the individual is input into the memory of a computer . vertical sections derived from the input information are displayed on a display be initiating first controls of th... | in fig1 reference 1 indicates a personal computer with a computer screen 1a . the computer equipment comprises a terminal 1b , and memory elements utilized in the computer equipment are symbolized by 2 . the computer equipment is arranged to reproduce vertical sections or contours graphically on the screen , as a funct... | US-53278995-A |
a flying disc has an outer annular doughnut - shaped hollow ring surrounding a generally planar central portion . the annular ring is permanently inflated to a high pressure . the flying disc is formed of a thermoplastic plastomer or elastomer and is capable of bouncing 20 - 25 feet after landing , and rolling an addit... | as shown in the attached drawing , fig1 - 4 , the disc amusement device of the present invention comprises a flying disc 10 which , due to its method of manufacture and its physical properties , is capable , after its flight has ended , of bouncing to a substantial degree and then rolling on its edge 12 . features whic... | US-201313762142-A |
a method for treating myocardial or skeletal muscle anoxia which occurs in coronary or post - infarct disorders or during prolonged physical activity and muscle fatigue . this method comprises the administration of a combination composition comprising an alkanoyl l - carnitine selected from the group consisting of isov... | in this test the technique adopted was the one using papillary muscle of rabbit heart perfused and subjected to anoxia which , as is known , leads to an impoverishment of its atp energy reserves . with this test , the aim was to observe whether or not preventive treatment with isovaleryl l - carnitine , with propionyl ... | US-75336810-A |
a laser applicator includes an optical fiber with a core surrounded by a cladding . the cladding contains openings for coupling radiative energy outward . to accomplish an even distribution of energy , the size of the opening increases from the proximal end to the distal end . the openings are combined into groups , wi... | the laser applicator comprises a catheter 10 in the form of an elongate strand . the catheter has one or a plurality of lumens . it is preformed in the manner illustrated in fig1 and is composed of a proximal section 11 and a distal end section 12 . whereas the proximal section 11 extends substantially linearly , the d... | US-200913130889-A |
disclosed are devices and methods for loading an intrauterine device with a thread or suture engaged therewith into an insertion device . the devices and methods are suitable for use with an automated knot typing system . | fig1 a - d illustrates a t - frame intrauterine device ( iud ), having an eyelet ( aperture ) at one end through which a flexible member , such as a thread or suture , is secured . a conventional t - shaped iud 102 , is illustrated in fig1 a . iuds typically have a length of from about 31 . 5 mm to about 32 . 5 mm and ... | US-201615214164-A |
an apparatus is adapted for insertion in a body lumen having a surgical connection . the apparatus includes a first conduit insertable in the lumen and having a distal end portion spaced distally beyond the surgical connection . the first conduit directs fluid through the lumen and isolates the fluid from the surgical ... | the present invention is related to systems , methods , and apparatus for helping to reduce leakage through sutured connections in lumens in the body and drawing the connections together to promote quick and complete healing . the invention is described herein with respect to urinary catheters to facilitate healing of ... | US-29878805-A |
a substrate for mushroom cultivation comprises a polyene fungicide , in particular , natamycin . mushrooms cultivated in such substrates can be harvested earlier than mushrooms cultivated in substrates which do not include polyene fungicides . alternatively , mushrooms grown in a substrate comprising a polyene fungicid... | substrates and processes of the invention are applicable to the cultivation of any species of mushroom . preferred species include pleurotus ostreatus , shiitake mushrooms and agaricus bisporus and in particular varieties of the latter species , such as agaricus bitorqius . the growth substrate may be a compost , a cas... | US-60818600-A |
catechol derivatives which relate to the production of nerve growth factor in particular tissues of brain are disclosed . methods for the synthesis , data on the physiological activity , and data on the toxicity of these derivatives as well as examples of preparation for their administration are also disclosed . the di... | the present invention is a preventive and remedial preparation for regressive disorders in the central nervous system which comprises as an effective ingredient a catechol derivative having the formula ( a ): ## str1 ## wherein r is two hydrogen atoms , two acyl groups , a -- co -- group , -- co . co -- group , or -- c... | US-80186691-A |
methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring plasma parameters in plasma doping systems . a plasma doping system includes a plasma doping chamber , a platen located in the plasma doping chamber for supporting a workpiece , an anode spaced from the platen in the plasma doping chamber , a process gas source coupled ... | before beginning a detailed description of the subject invention , mention of the following is in order . when appropriate , like reference materials and characters are used to designate identical , corresponding , or similar components in differing figure drawings . the figure drawings associated with this disclosure ... | US-201113576035-A |
this invention generally relates to rescue , firefighting , or paying devices and , more particularly , to a fire hose dispensing device and method . the present invention includes a hose box , fire hose , and a hose box release mechanism . the device and method allow firefighters to release and pay hose without leavin... | fig1 and 2 show the preferred embodiment of the present invention . in general , the hose paying system of the present invention generally includes an ejection mount 10 and a hose box 12 releasably attached to the ejection mount 10 . a supply hose 14 may be positioned adjacent to and connectable with the hose box 12 . ... | US-37120099-A |
apparatus for applying a biocide liquid composition to billets formed from sugar cane stalks in one embodiment of the invention , the apparatus is comprised of a container for containing the liquid composition , a conduit in fluid communication with the container , and one or more nozzles in fluid communication with th... | as will now be appreciated , the present invention facilitates the application of microbiocide directly to chopped sugarcane only seconds after it is cut . one of the several advantages provided by this aspect of the present invention is the fact that cane mills and cane growers will immediately benefit from deterrence... | US-61905903-A |
a disposable diaper is provided on the inner surface of a crotch region with a pair of barrier cuffs opposed to each other about a longitudinal center line . each of the barrier cuffs includes inner and outer sheet strips in the form of sheet strips provided separately of each other . the first and second sheet strips ... | details of a disposable diaper according to the present invention will be more fully understood from the description given hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings . fig1 is a partially cutaway plan view showing a disposable diaper 1 and fig2 is a plan view showing a circled part ii of fig1 in an enlarged ... | US-54884006-A |
a spring core includes a plurality of helically wound springs . at least two of the springs include a bulging at least at one of two end regions of each of the at least two springs in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the at least two springs . | fig1 shows a helically wound spring 1 of a spring core , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure . spring 1 is shaped as or includes a bulging 2 , 3 , for example , at its two end regions 11 , while a center part situated in - between bulging 2 , 3 is a throat 4 having a reduced diameter . starting from a ... | US-59307806-A |
this invention is a necklace or bracelet with provisions to prevent the bunching of baubles , bangles and beads which are strung on the necklace or bracelet . bunching is prevented by keepers which are removably attached to bands fixed at intervals on the strands of the necklaces or bracelets . two types of keepers are... | in this patent application body adornments such as necklaces , bracelets , anklets , waist chains are termed “ necklaces ”. flexible chains , wire cables , bands , filaments , cords , strings , which are a component of the necklaces are termed “ strands ”. baubles , bangles , pendants , trinkets , and beads which are s... | US-62364103-A |
this invention is a huggable picture frame in the form of a person or doll , with an audio playback and recording unit . the shape of the invention is preferably a human shape in a soft sculpture , with a frame capable of holding a photograph . the audio playback and recording unit is activated by at least one remote b... | the invention preferably consists of a human shaped doll 10 , with an audio recording and playback device 40 , audio input means 42 , audio output means 41 , power supply 43 , activation buttons 30 and 31 , wiring 50 and 51 , and a picture frame 20 on the face of the human shaped doll 10 . the overall shape of the inve... | US-201213562286-A |
a system for dispersing a scent and marking a trail useful in hunting and other outdoor endeavors is provided , the system providing for easily positioning a self - fastening scent dispenser and marker to a preselected structure as well as the person and apparel of a user . the apparatus includes a camouflage cover so ... | the present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings which illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention . the invention , however , may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein . rather ,... | US-93337001-A |
a portable folding support structure for safely tethering an individual comprises a portable cart sized to fit through a residential doorway , having wheels and a motor that actuates at least one of the wheels . a hand - operated throttle and steering device control the cart . the cart comprises an extendable anchoring... | in the summary of the invention above and in the detailed description of the invention and in the accompanying drawings , reference is made to particular features ( including method steps ) of the invention . it is to be understood that the disclosure of the invention in this specification includes all possible combina... | US-201213617937-A |
a breast - bounce inhibitor has a bounce - prevention strap articulated for suspension laterally over tops of a woman &# 39 ; s breasts . it has bounce - resistant resilience in directions of back - strap attachments . the bounce - resistant resilience can be adjustable and the bounce - prevention strap can be joinable... | listed numerically below with reference to the drawings are terms used to describe features of this invention . these terms and numbers assigned to them designate the same features throughout this description . 1 . bounce - prevention strap 9 . zippered - length adjusters 2 . breasts 10 . fastener 3 . first back - stra... | US-88294401-A |
the present invention pertains to recombinant genes coding for oleosin proteins in cacao and to polypeptides encoded by said genes . in particular , the present invention relates to the use of such genes and gene products for the manufacture of emulsifiers , encapsulating agents , and flavor components useful in the fo... | during the extensive studies leading to the present invention the present inventors have found that contrary to the general belief ( leprince et al ., supra ) cacao does contain at least two different small molecular weight oleosin proteins . the oleosin proteins are synthesized in cacao seed and have a calculated mole... | US-12972002-A |
method and laser processing device to process tissue . in a general aspect , the method to process tissue may include applying a photosensitizer into an area surrounding a region of the tissue to be processed , and irradiating the region of the tissue to be processed with the pulsed processing laser beam , the laser be... | fig1 illustrates one embodiment of a laser processing device for processing biological tissue , but not to true scale . fig1 shows a dental laser processing device for processing , abrading or ablating dentin , particularly carious dentin . however , the laser processing device may be any other kind of medical laser pr... | US-201113097834-A |
a twist board exercising device is provided which permits the exercising person to be seated upon a stool within a framework of adjustable height . opposed arm rests and associated hand grips enable the person to limit the amount of twisting movement . a backrest portion , joined to the framework , is adjustably positi... | referring to fig1 - 4 , an embodiment of the exercise device of the present invention is shown comprised of framework 10 which embraces rotatable platform 11 and stool 12 mounted upon said platform . framework 10 is shown to be of generally tubular construction , having opposed upright side portions comprised of lower ... | US-40728889-A |
a system for maintaining a desired spinal curvature of a user suffering from improper alignment of the vertebrae of the spine . in it &# 39 ; s broad aspects , it comprises a sensor feedback system and electrodes . the sensor feedback system measures spinal curvature , determines whether selected conditions have been m... | referring now to the drawings and the characters of reference marked thereon , fig1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention , designated generally as 10 . the present system 10 includes a sensor feedback system , designated generally 12 , for measuring spinal curvature . the sensor feedback system 1... | US-54595895-A |
a board game simulating football play is set forth , wherein a rigid planar board supports a playing field demarcated in representative one hundred yard simulation defining a first and second end zone at opposed first and second ends of the playing field , with spaced first and second side line borders including slots ... | with reference now to the drawings , and in particular to fig1 to 17 thereof , a new and improved football board game embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described . fig1 is an isometric illustration of a prior art football - type b... | US-51980490-A |
a thermoplastic polyurethaneurea having free amino groups is the reaction product of a diisocyanate , a fluorinated polyol , a non - fluorinated polyol and a polyamine . the invention includes a shaped polymeric support structure having the thermoplastic polyurethaneurea coated thereon and a medical article comprising ... | while this invention is satisfied by embodiments in many different forms , there will herein be described in detail preferred embodiments of the invention , with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as exemplary of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention t... | US-36801389-A |
a large capacity elevator - type napkin dispenser comprising an elongated supporting structure or cage composed of a series of spaced rod - like vertical supports . a stack of folded napkins is supported on a pressure plate that is mounted on a carriage adapted to slide vertically within the cage . the pressure plate i... | the drawings show a free - standing or floor model type of napkin dispenser such as that used in fast food establishments or cafeterias . the dispenser includes a weighted base 1 which rests in the ground , and a sheet metal base plate 2 is secured to the base 1 by screws 3 . as shown in fig2 the base plate 2 is provid... | US-5678279-A |
the invention relates to the field of connectors for connecting a container with a fluid preparation device for preparing a fluid , in particular a container with a concentrate for the preparation of dialysis fluid . in order to simplify the handling during both the manufacturing process of such containers and the conn... | further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given hereinafter . however , it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples , while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention , are given by way of illustration only , since v... | US-38473203-A |
a method for mechanically assisting the pumping action of the heart . a catheter is provided comprising an elongate member having a proximal end , a distal region , an expandable member attached in the distal region , and an inflatable member in the distal region and attached distal the expandable member . the catheter... | an embodiment of the intraaortic balloon pump catheter having improved volume - displacement efficiency is shown in fig1 a and 1b . catheter 1 comprises elongate tubular member 10 having lumen 15 extending between distal end 11 and proximal end 12 . first balloon 21 is attached to catheter 1 at the distal region . seco... | US-87333207-A |
a method and system for detecting an ineffective effort of a patient being mechanically ventilated by a ventilator comprises monitoring a respiratory flow of air of the patient after said ventilator has cycled ; creating a signal indicative of said flow ; removing artefact from said signal ; monitoring said signal for ... | while the following embodiments may be explained in terms of a sequential process , it is understood that the process can be carried out using a non - linear , non - sequential , or non - staged process , or the order of the process may be changed . also while the following describes an entire process , aspects of the ... | US-201314073337-A |
this invention relates to a gel formulation for nasal administration of a controlled release formulation of hormones to the systemic circulation and / or to the brain . the special lipophilic or partly lipophilic system of the invention leads to higher bioavailability of the active ingredient caused by sustained serum ... | the formulation of the invention is chemically and physically stable and can be in the form of a suspension or a solution of the pharmacologically active substance . the formulation of the invention may be filled into a preservative - free device able to accurately deliver doses of the above formulation , even at highe... | US-201514965137-A |
a novel soybean cultivar designated j604217 with high yield potential , late group 1 maturity , and resistance to races 3 and 14 of soybean cyst nematode , further including the plants and seeds of the cultivar j604217 , and methods for producing a soybean plant by crossing the cultivar j604217 with itself or another s... | a soybean cultivar needs to be highly homogeneous , homozygous and reproducible to be useful as a commercial cultivar . there are many analytical methods available to determine the homozygotic and phenotypic stability of these cultivars . the oldest and most traditional method of analysis is the observation of phenotyp... | US-87463901-A |
a method of treating leukemia which includes administering an effective amount of composition comprising suramin and a biological response modifier , wherein the suramin and the biological response modifier show synergistic or additive anti - leukemic activity . a pharmaceutical composition is also disclosed . | retinoid compounds ( vitamin a derivatives ) when used in conjunction with pharmacologic antigrowth factor agents ( suramin and analogs ) can result in synergistic activities against myeloid leukemias . objectives of the invention include in vitro testing using human leukemic cell lines derived from patients with acute... | US-3103798-A |
a hockey sock is provided , constructed as a tube . the tube includes an outer textile layer and an inner lining including an ultra - high molecular weight polyethylene yarn that confers cut - resistance to the hockey sock . the inner lining may be configured as a knit half - cardigan fabric that is disposed generally ... | embodiments are described with reference to the drawings in which like elements are generally referred to by like numerals . the relationship and functioning of the various elements of the embodiments may better be understood by reference to the following detailed description . however , embodiments are not limited to ... | US-201113223822-A |
longitudinally extensible and shortenable pump poles designed for hand and arm action in dual - action exercise apparatus such as cross country ski exercises and dual - action climbers , treadmills and the like , such pump poles being fixedly attached to the apparatus base rearwardly thereof and manipulated concurrentl... | the dual - action ski exerciser shown in fig1 - 4 is of generally conventional construction and mode of operation except for its ski pole simulating poles . thus , foot engaged supports 20 , 22 are arranged in a known manner to reciprocate on tracks 24 , 26 which are supported by base members 28 , 30 , in a manner simi... | US-1034893-A |
an organizational treatment device and method for the treatment of obstructive pulmonary disease comprising both controller and rescue medications such that the need for rescue medication and consequent need for controller medication can be more certainly determined than at present . | the preferred embodiment ( s ) of the present invention are illustrated in fig1 - 4 . fig1 illustrates a support package 10 that houses first and second topical controller medications 20 , 22 in multi - dosage aerosol units and a topical rescue medication 26 also in multi - dosage aerosol units . identifying indicia 30... | US-46119803-A |
the pain relief device used to relieve pain and promote faster healing in the bodies of humans and animals safely . a positive electrode touches the skin at the site of an injury and a negative electrode completely shielded with insulation is place on the skin at a spaced distance form the positive electrode . a low vo... | reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention , examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings . referring now to the drawings , reference numeral 10 generally designates a pain relief device of the present invention . the device creates a type of electro - t... | US-6101808-A |
a control valve for the hydraulic system of a round bale wagon is disclosed wherein the valve spool is selectively positionable between a cross conveyor mode and a pusher mode and also provides a hydraulic interlock for the operation of the load bed to pivotally rotate for the unloading of bales therefrom . movement of... | referring now to the drawings and , particularly , to fig1 a plan view of a round bale wagon incorporating the principles of the instant invention can be seen . left and right references are used as a matter of convenience and are determined by standing at the rear of the machine facing the forward end , the direction ... | US-27657181-A |
the plant - mobile is a rotating plant hanger which includes a rotatable frame adapted to support a number of hanging plants . embodiments of the plant - mobile are adapted to be moutned either from a wall or a ceiling , and the plant - mobile includes an associated ceiling or wall mounting means . the rotatable frame ... | referring now to fig1 a perspective view of a wall - mounted plant - mobile 10 is shown . the plant - mobile 10 comprises a rotatable frame 12 , a top view of which is shown in fig2 . the rotatable frame 12 comprises a series of coaxial annular members 14 , 16 , 18 which are attached to one another by radial members 20... | US-89501578-A |
there is disclosed a pareve liquid coffee whitener characterized by having freeze - thaw stability , which comprises an aqueous emulsion of vegetable fat , vegetable protein , carbohydrates , and emulsifiers therefor , said emulsifiers consisting essentially of monoglycerides , partial fatty acid esters of hexitol , et... | as indicated earlier , the pareve coffee whitener of the present invention is made all of non - animal ingredients . the freeze - thaw stability and whiteness are believed to be attributed to the emulsifier components described in detail herein . these are ( a ) monoglyceride , ( b ) a partial fatty acid ester of hexit... | US-47968474-A |
the force resistance device of the present invention enables the muscle groups which rotate the humerus about its axis to be safely and adequately developed . a base provides a series of rollers in a radial configuration which enables the humerus to rotate about its own axis . the device protectingly surrounds the elbo... | the description and operation of the invention will be best described with reference to fig1 . fig1 is a perspective view of an exercise device 21 as it would be viewed by a human approaching the device 21 to exercise the right arm . the exercise device 21 has a fixed base 23 having an upper surface 25 , side surfaces ... | US-26470894-A |
a ham product and method for production thereof described herein separate bone - in hams into smaller pieces . accordingly , pieces of bone - in ham , even those spirally - sliced , will be available to consumers in smaller portions . unlike conventional methods , however , the ham product provides three or four pieces... | reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention , examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings . referring to fig1 a , a short - shank ham is shown according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention . a person of ordinary skill in the art recognize... | US-201113290540-A |
systems and methods to encourage a patient to use an incentive spirometer device according to the schedule prescribed by a clinician are described . the systems and methods for a clinician - programmable is device that can automatically monitor patient usage , and , in the event of non - compliance , effect an automati... | the following description is directed to systems and methods for increasing patient compliance in the use of prescribed is devices . patients are motivated to comply by the negative consequence of loss of entertainment ( e . g ., television viewing ) when the is device is not used according to physician orders . in the... | US-201715481258-A |
a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of infectious diseases caused by helicobacter pyloir , by administering a pharmacologically effective amount of a 1 - methoylcarbapenem coumpund of formula or a pharmacologically acceptable salt or ester thereof : r 1 represents a group of the following formula : r 2 is a hydro... | in the above formula ( i ), examples of the c 1 - c 6 alkyl group of r 2 or r 3 include methyl , ethyl , propyl , isopropyl , butyl , isobutyl , s - butyl t - butyl , pentyl and hexyl groups , preferably the c 1 - c 4 alkyl groups , more preferably the methyl or ethyl group and most preferably the methyl group . the ox... | US-18768098-A |
a device for organizing the administration of pills at predetermined time intervals , characterized in that it has a main body used as an individual tissue ring with an opening , through which tissues can be inserted , and that the main body includes at least one compartment , which can hold at least one pill , covered... | fig1 shows how the device 1 consists of a cylindrical main body 2 with an opening 3 into which a napkin may be inserted 9 . the main body 2 would ideally be equipped with an element of support 8 to ensure that the device 1 rests in a stable manner . it is not essential for purposes of this invention for the body 2 to b... | US-201013147136-A |
embodiments of the invention relate generally to protein extraction and , more generally , to bone protein extraction methods that do not require demineralization . in one embodiment , the invention provides a method comprising : mixing a bone sample and a quantity of an extraction buffer comprising : ammonium phosphat... | in hydroxyapatite chromatography , proteins are eluted from the hydroxyapatite column with increasing phosphate concentration . because bone is a composite of hydroxyapatite and protein , the use of higher concentration phosphate buffers similar to the final concentrations used in hydroxyapatite chromatography in bone ... | US-201515533652-A |
drug products in the form of modified release formulations comprising the drug substance -- 4 - hydroxy - 4m - tolylethynyl - octahydro - indole - 1 - carboxylic acid methyl ester , as well as processes for making such drug products are provided . the drug products are useful in treating patients with parkinson &# 39 ;... | the present invention provides drug products in the form of modified - release formulations of afq056 , which alter the pharmacokinetic profile of afq056 , resulting in effective and sustained drug concentration over a longer period of time , reducing the peak to trough ratio . the modified release formulations of the ... | US-201414897439-A |
the present invention is related to a 3d ventilation device for separating body skin from clothes including an elastic meshed fabric , an elastic framework and a fixing device , wherein the 3d elastic framework which supports and holds the elastic meshed fabric , is fixed by the fixing device to locate between the skin... | the present invention provides a 3d ventilation device for separating body skin from the cloth . as shown in fig1 , the 3d ventilation device 1 a includes an elastic meshed fabric 2 , an elastic framework 3 and a fixing device 4 , wherein : the elastic meshed fabric 2 is a spaced - knitted meshed fabric for providing p... | US-32967408-A |
the present invention relates to isolated porphyromonas gingivalis polypeptides and nucleotides . the polypeptides include an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of : seq . id . no . 110 ; seq . id . no . 111 ; seq . id . no . 112 ; seq . id . no . 113 ; seq id no : 120 ; seq . id . no . 123 ; seq . ... | a purified or isolated polypeptide or a substantially pure preparation of a polypeptide are used interchangeably herein and , as used herein , mean a polypeptide that has been separated from other proteins , lipids , and nucleic acids with which it naturally occurs . preferably , the polypeptide is also separated from ... | US-38284509-A |
antagonists of cation - independent mannose 6 - phosphate / insulin - like growth factor - ii receptor are provided for attenuation of ctgf signaling in a method of down - regulation of receptor signaling and downstream decreased signaling of connective tissue growth factor in ocular disorders involving inappropriate c... | mammalian cells possess two types of m6p receptors : the cation independent ( ci ) mannose 6 - phosphate receptor , also known as the insulin - like growth factor receptor ii ( igf - iir ) and the cation - dependent mannose 6 - phosphate receptor . embodiments of the present invention relate to antagonizing ctgf signal... | US-84752307-A |
a modular pneumatic type tobacco separator apparatus employs a separation chamber which receives a threshed tobacco mixture at a feed trough at an upper elevation , and receives an upwardly directed air stream at a lower elevation . the air stream separates the mixture into lamina material , which is blown upwardly and... | referring to fig1 - 5 , an embodiment of the separator apparatus of this invention is shown having a generally upright separation chamber 10 defined in part by opposed side panels 11 , opposed front and rear panels 12 and 13 , respectively , and upper and lower closure structure 14 and 15 , respectively . said panels a... | US-32659594-A |
a striking instrument and struck object monitoring system including at least two shutterable camera units which view a field of view each of which cameras receives light patterns from each and every one of a plurality of contrasting areas on the instrument and the object in rapid successive sequence . a computer receiv... | there are five ( 5 ) conditions of golf clubhead movement which determine the flight of the ball as impacted by the clubhead . they are : 1 . &# 34 ; clubhead speed &# 34 ; which affects ball speed and in turn distance ( approximately 21 / 2 yards of distance is gained for every mph of club speed ). 2 . &# 34 ; clubhea... | US-75144796-A |
a method is provided for the discrimination of cells from other particles , as well as of different types of cells in raw milk samples by impedance microflow cytometry . a method is provided of analysing the quality of raw milk in terms of its bacterial and somatic cell content without the need to pre - treat the milk ... | the analysis according to fig1 was performed with a chip with 40 × 40 μm sensing channel dimensions . bright bar represent healthy , dark bar infected samples . the histograms show the mean values and standard deviations of the absolute impedance amplitudes in kω , which depend on the channel dimensions . the figure sh... | US-201414580524-A |
in an island type refrigeration display cabinet , a top aperture containing two oppositely disposed louvers for discharging oppositely directed coplanar air curtain sections , to form a single air curtain of multiple section in the top aperture of the display cabinet . preferably , the cabinet also includes means for w... | an island - type refrigeration display cabinet generally denoted by reference numeral 10 is shown in fig1 . the cabinet 10 is preferably rectilinear in form , having a top wall 20 , four side walls 22 , and a bottom 24 . an access opening 30 is provided in the top wall . the access opening 30 is rectilinear , described... | US-24754388-A |
a disinfectant transfer system , which is essentially vapor tight , for transferring toxic and / or noxious fluid from a container to a reservoir without releasing fumes including : a transfer cap for securing onto a mouth of a container containing toxic and / or noxious fluid , the transfer cap having a first opening ... | referring now to the drawings , wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts , there are shown representations of reprocessing systems and methods suitable for using conventional reprocessing protocols to reprocess devices having internal passageways , such as medical instruments . an example of such a reprocess... | US-26766605-A |
an animal trap of the type which precipitates an animal into a disposal chamber through a disposal opening , characterized by having a pyramidal bait chamber , with an entrance and non - grip internal surfaces , around the disposal opening , and a pivoted shutter that normally closes the disposal opening , but is actua... | a trap according to my invention comprises a platform 10 supporting a bait chamber 11 and resting on a disposal chamber 12 : access to platform 10 by mice is provided by a ramp 13 . chamber 11 tapers upwardly and is constructed of first and second opposite tapering sides 21 and 22 , a third side 23 , a fourth side 24 o... | US-1631779-A |
a method of texturing a soft prosthetic implant shell , such as a silicone breast implant shell . a soft prosthetic implant with a textured external surface layer of silicone elastomer and having an open - cell structure is made by adhering and then dissolving round salt crystals . the resulting roughened surface has e... | the present invention provides a saline - or gel - filled soft implant for prostheses and tissue expanders . the implant generally comprises a shell , for example , a silicone elastomer shell , with a textured surface . the primary application for such soft implants is to reconstruct or augment the female breast . othe... | US-26193908-A |
an intraoral x - ray sensor with embedded standard computer interface . the sensor includes a data transfer cable . in one embodiment , the cable is quad - twisted usb cable and includes two data lines , a ground line , and fillers twisted within a metallic sheath . the cable is symmetrically organized about a centerli... | before any embodiments of the invention are explained in detail , it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings . the invention is capable of oth... | US-201213611572-A |
an infuser which is primarily intended for use in making coffee can be constructed utilizing a container having a bottom inlet . a filter element is located within the interior of the container in such a manner that the position of the filter element relative to the bottom of the container can be adjusted . the outlet ... | in the drawing there is shown a complete coffee maker 10 which is constructed so as to include as a part of this coffee maker an infuser 12 in accordance with this invention . if desired the infuser 12 can , in and of itself , be referred to as a coffee maker . this coffee maker 10 includes various parts which are not ... | US-90805378-A |
a fluid dispensing device , particularly suited to medicine but also having many other applications . the device selectively dispenses any of one or more fluids contained within the device . adapters on the dispensing end of the unit permit the device to be effectively used for intra - venous , intra - dermal or intra ... | referring now to the drawings , where the present invention is generally referred to with numeral 10 , it can be observed in fig1 that in this embodiment it basically includes a manual head assembly 100 , a case assembly 500 and an apical assembly 600 . referring to fig1 an embodiment of said manual head assembly 100 i... | US-61093006-A |
an insole for ventilating shoes or boots comprising an air intake passage , an inflatable elastic bladder , an air exhaust passage , a ventilating capillary , and valve means . the bladder is formed along the peripheral area of the heel portion of the insole . periodic application and release of pressure to the bladder... | referring now to the drawings , and particularly to fig1 , and 4 , there is illustrated one embodiment of a ventilating insole 20 . although the ventilating insole 20 is shown in fig1 inserted into a standard walking shoe 10 , the insole can be used with a variety of other walking devices , including athletic shoes and... | US-1696493-A |
methods comprise contacting apatite - forming - systems with partially alkylated xanthines . the methods include pharmaceutical applications of partially alkylated xanthines to mitigate the effects of hard tissue diseases . products comprise apatite formed from apatite - forming - systems contacted with partially alkyl... | in the following experiments , the present inventors have demonstrated the effects of partially alkylated xanthines on 4 apatite - forming - systems , one in vitro and three in vivo . the apatite - forming - systems and parameters examined include ( 1 ) crystallite size of apatite crystallized from dilute salt solution... | US-57912195-A |
cigarettes are manufactured on a machine that includes a filter tip attachment comprising a train of rollers with peripheral suction grooves , each proportioned to hold a single cigarette . the grooves are set parallel to the axis of rotation of the relative rollers and combine to establish a feed path along which the ... | with reference to fig1 of the accompanying drawings , 1 denotes a portion , in its entirety , of a machine known as a filter tip attachment , used in the manufacture of filter cigarettes . an infeed 2 of the attachment is coupled to the outfeed 3 of a beam 4 from which double length cigarette sticks 5 are directed in s... | US-44579703-A |
a device and method are set forth to assist in providing artificial respiration and at the same time avoid intimate contact . included is a conduit defining an airway with an outwardly projecting flange portion to be received in the person &# 39 ; s mouth and seal against the inside surface of the lips about the mouth ... | turning to fig1 one embodiment of device 10 according to the present invention is shown . device 10 includes a conduit 12 which may be circular in cross - section or any other suitable shape and any desired length and fashioned from any desired material . conduit 12 defines an airway 14 through which respiring air will... | US-15265188-A |
an electromechanical actuator for an implantable hearing aid device including a mechanical output structure that has a first portion and a second portion , wherein the first portion is a mechanical attachment structure to attach a stapes prosthesis , and wherein the second portion is a wire - like member coupling the m... | referring now to fig1 and 2 , there are shown perspective and composite views depicting the components of an implantable hearing aid device 100 incorporating an electromechanical actuator 50 according to a first embodiment of the present invention . hearing aid device 100 includes a housing 1 formed from titanium tubin... | US-201514711315-A |
a medical guidewire system for guiding thereon a medical implement includes an end effector , an actuation guidewire having a distal end permanently connected to the end effector , and a control assembly . the assembly has a handle , a shaft receiving the guidewire . the shaft has a proximal end permanently connected t... | aspects of the invention are disclosed in the following description and related drawings directed to specific embodiments of the invention . alternate embodiments may be devised without departing from the spirit or the scope of the invention . additionally , well - known elements of exemplary embodiments of the inventi... | US-63732906-A |
an apparatus that is particularly useful in a hospital environment when cleaning bedpans and other objects which contain potentially dangerous materials . the apparatus comprises a generally transparent member that is provided with one or more openings for a person &# 39 ; s arms , and means for mounting the member so ... | while this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms , there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail several preferred embodiments of the invention . it should be understood , however , that the present disclosure is to be considered as exemplifications of the principles of ... | US-20827088-A |
this is a surgical device that , in particular , is for forming a vasoocclusion or embolism . typically , it is a helically wound coil in which the helix is wound in such a way as to have multiple axially offset , longitudinal or focal axes . another important facet of the invention is the presence of small diameter se... | this invention deals with vasoocclusive coils which are wound in such a way as to have multiple axes or focal lines . the devices are fairly straightforward in that they are typically formed by wrapping or winding a fine filament or wire typically having a diameter between about 0 . 0025 inches and 0 . 005 inches , mos... | US-53855795-A |
a vehicle wheel assembly is provided which includes a vehicle frame having a first axle , a wheel assembly having a housing with an aperture engaging the first axle and enabling the wheel assembly to pivot in a first plane about a first axis formed by the first axle . a cylindrical member is carried by the housing of t... | shown generally in the figures is an improved utility cart 200 for use in association with an improved folding and stacking agricultural implement frame 300 . the utility cart is suitable for being pulled behind a tractor or other similar pulling vehicle . with respect to the figures , right and left designations refer... | US-201414287794-A |
a bandage for restricting movement of an arm of a person is disclosed . at least one body panel formed of an elastic breathable material , where the at least one body panel has a left end , a right end and a bottom end , where the left end has a first closure mechanism , where the right end has a second closure mechani... | the presently preferred embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the drawings , where like components are identified with the same numerals . the descriptions of the preferred embodiments are exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention . fig1 a is a perspective view of an arm ... | US-201314043956-A |
the present discussion generally describes a liquid fuel burning device such as an oil lamp having a reservoir for holding the liquid fuel and a flange substantially covering the liquid fuel holding area of the reservoir . the flange is sized and located to provide an opening between a perimeter of the flange and an in... | in the following description , certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments of the invention . however , one skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be practiced without these details . in other instances , well - known structures associate... | US-6006005-A |
respiratory gas is humidified by flowing it along a flowpath at least a portion of whose wall is formed of a barrier material which is pervious to water vapor and impervious to water while the side of said wall opposite the flowpath is subjected to one or both of water and water vapor . production of such a flowpath ca... | one major advantage of the invention is that it can be embodied in a wide variety of structural forms in which spacial orientation forms is not critical . one of those forms , a form now preferred , is shown in the figures of the drawing . it is shown in assembled condition , partly filled with water and is designated ... | US-7254387-A |
a cutting blade holder for a microsurgical cutting arrangement , in particular a cutting arrangement for refractive eye surgery , comprises a receptacle into which a cutting blade unit together with a cutting blade can be inserted . for the sideways guidance of the cutting blade unit in the receptacle the cutting blade... | the cutting blade holder shown in section in fig1 , and generally identified there by the reference numeral 10 , is movably guidedly held or can be held in a manner known per se on a suction ring unit of an ophthalmological microkeratome , which is not shown in more detail . after the suction ring unit has been placed ... | US-6359206-A |
photosensitive compounds for use in a method of treating a disease or condition are described . the photosensitive compounds have the formula r — y , wherein r is a ruthenium complex and y is at least one sulphur - containing photoreleasable group , and the compounds comprise at least one ruthenium - sulphur bond ; or ... | herein , we consider ligand photosubstitution reactions of [ ru ( terpy )( bpy )( y )] 2 + complexes at the water - bilayer interface of a liposome . by covalent linkage of a monodentate ligand y ( here a thioether ) to a membrane intercalator like 3β , 5α - cholestanol , and coordination of the sulfur ligand to ruthen... | US-201113880253-A |
a system and method for capturing and sharing console gaming data is described . embodiments capture gameplay data directly at the gaming console , without the need for external hardware . this allows users to easily capture rich console gaming experiences and share them across a variety of outlets . in one embodiment ... | a system and method for capturing and sharing console gaming data is described . in the following description , for purposes of explanation , numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments . it is apparent to one skilled in the art , however , that embo... | US-201715703395-A |
this invention concerns nutritive and restorative hair care compositions which are distinctive in that they contain probiotic bacteria and other ingredients found in yogurt . both water - based and anhydrous embodiments are described . the compositions are designed to moisturize , soften , condition , straighten , stre... | the components of this invention can also be mixed with other cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable excipients , as is understandable to a one skilled in the art . other aims , characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge in light of the explanatory description which will be made with reference to ... | US-84593104-A |
a mechanism for manually and automatically adjusting the front support drum of an endless conveyor within the feederhouse of an agricultural combine . the front drum is rotatably affixed to the remote end of a pivot arm that is pivotably affixed to the side sheet of the feederhouse . the relative position of the drum t... | referring to the drawings , it is possible to observe the major elements and general operation of the present invention . left and right references are used as a matter of convenience and are determined by standing at the rear of the combine and facing the forward end in the normal direction of travel . likewise , forw... | US-56187700-A |
a system for providing neural stimulation , including an activity monitor to sense activity and provide a signal indicative of the activity and a neural stimulator . the neural stimulator includes a pulse generator to provide a neural stimulation signal adapted to provide a neural stimulation therapy , and a modulator ... | the following detailed description should be read with reference to the drawings in which similar elements in different drawings are numbered the same . the drawings , which are not necessarily to scale , depict illustrative embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention . to better understand the... | US-93326807-A |
an exercise apparatus includes a base and an elongated upright pillar connected to the base . the pillar has a plurality of stop positions therealong . a surrounding member is slidably mounted on the pillar and is sufficiently oversized to permit relative lengthwise slidable movement therealong . an elongated horizonta... | shown in fig1 is a first embodiment of the mechanically aided exercise apparatus 9 . in general , this apparatus can be considered to include a pair of horizontally oriented handle members 80 and 82 . these handle members consist of elongated members 83 and 84 , which are parallel to one another projecting forward ; co... | US-15288398-A |
a golf accessory comprises a ball retrieval tool on one end and a ball mark repair tool on the opposite end which facilitates use of both tools without requiring a golfer to bend down . the golf accessory may further comprise telescoping members inside a shaft for extending the golf accessory to various lengths away fr... | referring now to the drawings , and particularly to fig1 thereof , there is shown a golf accessory 10 comprising a first embodiment of the present invention . the golf accessory 10 comprises shaft 12 having a ball mark repair tool 14 at one end and a ball retrieval tool 16 at the other end thereof . an optional spring ... | US-27857006-A |
a tree stand having improved comfort and utility features a unique seat design enabling the hunter to move the seat a confined distance while seated thereon and to swing the seat out of the way to the side of the stand if desired . | referring now to the accompanying drawings , fig1 comprises main stand platform 1 including base frame 2 of generally rectangular shape and adapted at one end for attachment of half moon gripper bar 3 on which gripper blades 4 and 5 are fixed and positioned for engagement with the tree . base frame platform 6 is joined... | US-40048389-A |
a traction system for use on conventional flexible footwear is provided that includes both toe and heel sections that are independently attached to a wearer &# 39 ; s footwear and are connected with a flexible linkage . the flexible linkage allows the traction system to move with the normal movement of the flexible foo... | the present invention comprises a traction system that is adapted for use with common footwear , such a street shoes , running shoes and lightweight hiking boots , that can provide one or more of numerous benefits , such as : being quickly attached and removed from footwear ; being readily adaptable for use with differ... | US-5304902-A |
a safety needle system has a sheath that is capable of reciprocally sliding over the exterior of a syringe to alternately cover and uncover the needle portion of the syringe . the sheath is locked over the needle by means of a locking slot and coiled spring . a dog on the needle hub engages the locking slot and is held... | a safety syringe 10 according to the present invention is shown in sectional view in fig1 . the system 10 shown in fig1 consists of sheath 12 and syringe 14 . the syringe includes a needle 16 and a hub 18 which mounts the needle and joins the syringe to the needle . an adaptor 20 is mounted on hub 18 and provides the m... | US-93017692-A |
a dispenser including a base unit with an actuation mechanism for dispensing liquid and a refill unit insertible into the base unit in an inverted configuration with its outlet lowermost for the supply of liquid to the base unit . the refill unit includes an annular wall projecting into the refill unit and defining an ... | to facilitate an understanding of the principles and features of the various embodiments of the invention , various illustrative embodiments are explained below . although exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in detail , it is to be understood that other embodiments are contemplated . accordingly , it i... | US-201314087433-A |
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