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20090326664 | POSTERIOR CRUCTIATE-RETAINING ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature may be increased during mid-flexion. | 12-31-2009 |
20090326665 | POSTERIOR STABILIZED ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a posterior cam configured to contact a spine of the tibial bearing and a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the condyle surface may be increased during mid-flexion. | 12-31-2009 |
20120239158 | Posterior Cructiate-Retaining Orthopaedic Knee Prosthesis Having Controlled Condylar Curvature - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature may be increased during mid-flexion. | 09-20-2012 |
20120296437 | Posterior Stabilized Orthopaedic Knee Prothesis Having Controlled Condylar Curvature - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a posterior cam configured to contact a spine of the tibial bearing and a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the condyle surface may be increased during mid-flexion. | 11-22-2012 |
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20100036383 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION FOR PERFORMING A PATELLOFEMORAL ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE - A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis. | 02-11-2010 |
20100036444 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL METHOD FOR PERFORMING A PATELLOFEMORAL ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE - A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis. | 02-11-2010 |
20100036500 | ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing. | 02-11-2010 |
20140243987 | ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature may be increased during mid-flexion. | 08-28-2014 |
20140303740 | ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing. | 10-09-2014 |
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20090088753 | Customized Patient-Specific Instrumentation for Use in Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures - A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088754 | Customized Patient-Specific Multi-Cutting Blocks - A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed. | 04-02-2009 |
20090093816 | System and Method for Fabricating a Customized Patient-Specific Surgical Instrument - A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed. | 04-09-2009 |
20120271428 | ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing. | 10-25-2012 |
20150051605 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION FOR PERFORMING A PATELLOFEMORAL ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE - A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis. | 02-19-2015 |
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20110182494 | Method Of Identification Of Cancerous And Normal Cells - A method is described for distinguishing between cancerous and normal human cells. The method includes collecting cells; preparing cells for scanning; scanning of the prepared cells by means of atomic force microscopy; processing of the obtained images through specific algorithms; wherein the algorithms allowing one to identify whether the cell is cancerous or normal. | 07-28-2011 |
20110277666 | Use of self-assembled nanoporous glass colloids for prolongation of plasticity of polymeric materials - This invention describes the encapsulation of and self-assembly of meso (nano) porous silica particles from inorganic an inexpensive silica precursor, sodium silicate. The particles have a well defined shape, high surface area, and high uniformity of the pore size, the properties that are typically found for high quality mesoporous material synthesized from organic silica precursors. The disclosure illustrates a synthesis of hard spheres, discoids, and a mixture comprising discoids, gyroids and fibers, termed as origami. | 11-17-2011 |
20120187340 | Syntheses of ultra-bright fluorescent silica particles - The object of the invention is to producing ultras bright fluorescent silica particles by synthesizing large nanopore silica particles with self sealed channels/pores and then stopping the synthesizing before large nanopore silica particles have been formed, wherein said sintering solution has produced nanoparticles. The large nanopore silica particles are micron size. The synthesizing is stopped by diluting said synthesizing solution with a neutralizing medium such as an aqueous solution of definite acidity of pH7 and higher an exemplary value of pH11 (sodium hydroxide). The time range for stopping the synthesizing ranges from tens of seconds to ten of minutes. | 07-26-2012 |
20130018623 | High Resolution, High Speed Multi-Frequency Dynamic Study of Visco-Elastic Properites - The present invention provides an apparatus and method including hardware and software, which allows collecting and analyzing of data to obtain information about mechanical properties of soft materials. This allows surface mapping of viscoelastic properties in a high-resolution and fast manner. It also allows finding the degree of nonlinearity of the material response of the sample during the measurements. The apparatus can be used as a stand-alone device, or an add-on to either the existing atomic force microscope or nanoindenter device. | 01-17-2013 |
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20150278494 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VALIDATING LOGIN ATTEMPTS BASED ON USER LOCATION - A computer-implemented method for validating login attempts based on user location may include (1) detecting a login attempt by a user to log into a user account, where the login attempt originates from an atypical location, (2) determining that the atypical location is inconsistent with a pattern of past login locations for the user, (3) retrieving location information that indicates a current location of the user from at least one third-party Internet resource, (4) determining, based on the location information, that the atypical location of the login attempt matches the current location of the user, and (5) trusting that the login attempt legitimately originates from the user based at least in part on the atypical location matching the current location of the user. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. | 10-01-2015 |
20160085962 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING POSSESSION FACTOR CREDENTIALS - The disclosed computer-implemented method for updating possession factor credentials may include (1) detecting a request from a user of a service to designate a new object to be used by the service as a possession factor credential in place of a previously designated object, (2) prior to allowing the user to designate the new object, authenticating the user by proofing the identity of the user to verify that an alleged identity of the user is the actual identity of the user and verifying that the proofed identity of the user had possession of the previously designated object, and (3) in response to verifying that the proofed identity of the user had possession of the previously designated object, designating the new object as the possession factor credential. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
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20090068108 | BIOSPECIFIC CONTRAST AGENTS - Methods and apparatuses for detecting a condition of a sample (including cervical cancers and pre-cancers) through reflectance and/or fluorescence imaging. A sample is obtained. One or more metallic nanoparticles and/or one or more quantum dots are obtained. The one or more metallic nanoparticles and/or one or more quantum dots are coupled to one or more biomarkers of the sample that are associated with the condition. A reflectance and/or fluorescence image of the sample is then taken. The image(s) exhibit characteristic optical scattering from the one or more metallic nanoparticles and/or characteristic fluorescence excitation from the one or more quantum dots to signal the presence of the one or more biomarkers. In this way, the condition can be readily screened or diagnosed. | 03-12-2009 |
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20120065495 | NEEDLE BIOBSY IMAGING SYSTEM - Imaging techniques. Radiation is directed from a source onto a sample using an endoscope having cellular or subcellular resolution. The endoscope includes one or more fibers. The fibers have a proximate end and a distal end, and the distal end is lensless. A focal plane of the endoscope is substantially at a tip of the distal end. Radiation from the sample is directed onto a detector to diagnose or monitor the sample. | 03-15-2012 |
20120065521 | NEEDLE BIOBSY IMAGING METHOD - Imaging techniques. Radiation is directed from a source onto a sample using an endoscope having cellular or subcellular resolution. The endoscope includes one or more fibers. The fibers have a proximate end and a distal end, and the distal end is lensless. A focal plane of the endoscope is substantially at a tip of the distal end. Radiation from the sample is directed onto a detector to diagnose or monitor the sample. | 03-15-2012 |
20120075619 | FIBER-OPTIC PROBES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Fiber-optic probes are provided comprising an illumination fiber and a plurality of collection beveled fibers. In some embodiments, the fiber-optic probes may further comprise a collection flat-tip fiber. A system comprising a fiber-optic probe operably connected to a spectrometer, wherein the fiber-optic probe comprises an illumination fiber and a plurality of collection beveled fibers is provided. Associated methods are also provided. | 03-29-2012 |
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20120207447 | TECHNIQUE FOR PROCESSING DATA IN A NETWORK - A technique for processing data in a network is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for processing data in a network having a plurality of network stations. The method comprises receiving a first representation of data at a first of the plurality of network stations, processing the first representation so as to generate a second representation of the data, and transmitting the second representation from the first network station to a second of the plurality of network stations for storage therein, wherein the second representation is stored at an address within the second network station. The method also comprises receiving the address at the first network station, and transmitting the address from the first network station to a third of the plurality of network stations for storage therein. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209843 | TECHNIQUE FOR PROCESSING DATA IN A NETWORK - A technique for processing data in a network is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for processing data in a network having a plurality of network stations. The method comprises receiving a first representation of data at a first of the plurality of network stations, processing the first representation so as to generate a second representation of the data, and transmitting the second representation from the first network station to a second of the plurality of network stations for storage therein, wherein the second representation is stored at an address within the second network station. The method also comprises receiving the address at the first network station, and transmitting the address from the first network station to a third of the plurality of network stations for storage therein. | 08-16-2012 |
20140019479 | TECHNIQUE FOR PROCESSING DATA IN A NETWORK - A technique for processing data in a network is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for processing data in a network having a plurality of network stations. The method comprises receiving a first representation of data at a first of the plurality of network stations, processing the first representation so as to generate a second representation of the data, and transmitting the second representation from the first network station to a second of the plurality of network stations for storage therein, wherein the second representation is stored at an address within the second network station. The method also comprises receiving the address at the first network station, and transmitting the address from the first network station to a third of the plurality of network stations for storage therein. | 01-16-2014 |
20150317308 | TECHNIQUE FOR PROCESSING DATA IN A NETWORK - A technique for processing data in a network is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for processing data in a network having a plurality of network stations. The method comprises receiving a first representation of data at a first of the plurality of network stations, processing the first representation so as to generate a second representation of the data, and transmitting the second representation from the first network station to a second of the plurality of network stations for storage therein, wherein the second representation is stored at an address within the second network station. The method also comprises receiving the address at the first network station, and transmitting the address from the first network station to a third of the plurality of network stations for storage therein. | 11-05-2015 |
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20090129882 | Methods, Systems, and Devices for Monitoring Tools in a Dental Milling Machine - Methods, systems, and devices for monitoring tool breakage and wear in a dental milling machine are provided. In one embodiment, a dental milling system includes a milling tool for milling a dental prosthetic and a spindle operable to receive, fixedly engage, and rotate the milling tool. A first accelerometer is positioned adjacent to the spindle and is operable to detect vibrations associated with rotation of the milling tool. A processor is in communication with the first accelerometer to receive data sets representative of the vibrations detected by the first accelerometer. The processor processes the data sets to identify changes in one or more harmonics of the detected vibrations indicative of a break of the milling tool. | 05-21-2009 |
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20150297324 | Intra-oral scanning device with illumination frames interspersed with image frames - An intra-oral scanning device includes a light source and an optical system, and communicates with a display system. The device captures images of an object of interest, e.g., patient teeth or associated anatomy, by projecting the light source as a first series of frames, and a second series of frames. The first series of frames projects first pattern data, and the second series of frames projects second data. The second series of frames are interleaved between frames in the first series of frames. The frames in the first series are partially-illuminated and are used to capture data for a 3D model. The frames in the second series are preferably fully-illuminated and are used to generate a live preview of the object. By displaying the live preview frames in juxtaposition to the 3D model, the operator is provided with visual feedback of the object. | 10-22-2015 |
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20100192005 | Method and system for managing computer systems - A management system for a computer system is disclosed. The computer system operates or includes various products (e.g., software products) that can be managed in a management system or collectively by a group of management systems. Typically, the management system operates on a computer separate from the computer system being managed. The management system can make use of a knowledge base of causing symptoms for previously observed problems at other sites or computer systems. In other words, the knowledge base can built from and shared by different users across different products to leverage knowledge that is otherwise disparate. The knowledge base typically grows over time. The management system can use its ability to request information from the computer system being managed together with the knowledge base to infer a problem root cause in the computer system being managed. The computer system being managed can also request the management system to process its knowledge base for possible problem cause analysis. The management system can also continually identify persisting problem causing symptoms. | 07-29-2010 |
20130054507 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING COMPUTER SYSTEMS - A management system for a computer system is disclosed. The computer system operates or includes various products (e.g., software products) that can be managed in a management system or collectively by a group of management systems. Typically, the management system operates on a computer separate from the computer system being managed. The management system can make use of a knowledge base of causing symptoms for previously observed problems at other sites or computer systems. In other words, the knowledge base can built from and shared by different users across different products to leverage knowledge that is otherwise disparate. The knowledge base typically grows over time. The management system can use its ability to request information from the computer system being managed together with the knowledge base to infer a problem root cause in the computer system being managed. The computer system being managed can also request the management system to process its knowledge base for possible problem cause analysis. The management system can also continually identify persisting problem causing symptoms. | 02-28-2013 |
20150278698 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING COMPUTER SYSTEMS - A management system for a computer system is disclosed. The computer system operates or includes various products (e.g., software products) that can be managed in a management system or collectively by a group of management systems. Typically, the management system operates on a computer separate from the computer system being managed. The management system can make use of a knowledge base of causing symptoms for previously observed problems at other sites or computer systems. In other words, the knowledge base can built from and shared by different users across different products to leverage knowledge that is otherwise disparate. The knowledge base typically grows over time. The management system can use its ability to request information from the computer system being managed together with the knowledge base to infer a problem root cause in the computer system being managed. The computer system being managed can also request the management system to process its knowledge base for possible problem cause analysis. The management system can also continually identify persisting problem causing symptoms. | 10-01-2015 |
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20090179259 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH (110)-ORIENTED SILICON - A method of forming a semiconductor device on a heavily doped P-type (110) semiconductor layer over a metal substrate includes providing a first support substrate and forming a P-type heavily doped (110) silicon layer overlying the first support substrate. At least a top layer of the first support substrate is removable by a selective etching process with respect to the P-type heavily doped (110) silicon layer. A vertical semiconductor device structure is formed in and over the (110) silicon layer. The vertical device structure includes a top metal layer and is characterized by a current conduction in a <110> direction. The method includes bonding a second support substrate to the top metal layer and removing the first support substrate using a mechanical grinding and a selective etching process to expose a surface of the P-type heavily doped (110) silicon layer and to allow a metal layer to be formed on the surface | 07-16-2009 |
20090250793 | BPSG FILM DEPOSITION WITH UNDOPED CAPPING - Semiconductor devices containing a CVD BPSG layer and an undoped CVD oxide cap layer are described. The cap layer can be any silicon oxide material with a thickness between about 50 Å and about 350 Å. The cap layer may be formed using a low temperature CVD process that is controlled for density by adjusting the amount of silicon precursor in the gas-phase. In some embodiments, the cap layer is deposited on the BPSG layer followed immediately by the BPSG film deposition prior to any annealing of the BPSG layer. The cap layer may prevent dopant out-diffusion and/or out-gassing during storage and high-temperature annealing, and moisture penetration into the BPSG layer, as well as suppress defect nucleation on the as-deposited BPSG surface and defect formation during high temperature annealing, while still allowing flow ability of the BPSG layer. Other embodiments are also described. | 10-08-2009 |
20110062560 | BPSG FILM DEPOSITION WITH UNDOPED CAPPING - Semiconductor devices containing a CVD BPSG layer and an undoped CVD oxide cap layer are described. The cap layer can be any silicon oxide material with a thickness between about 50 Å and about 350 Å. The cap layer may be formed using a low temperature CVD process that is controlled for density by adjusting the amount of silicon precursor in the gas-phase. In some embodiments, the cap layer is deposited on the BPSG layer followed immediately by the BPSG film deposition prior to any annealing of the BPSG layer. The cap layer may prevent dopant out-diffusion and/or out-gassing during storage and high-temperature annealing, and moisture penetration into the BPSG layer, as well as suppress defect nucleation on the as-deposited BPSG surface and defect formation during high temperature annealing, while still allowing flow ability of the BPSG layer. Other embodiments are also described. | 03-17-2011 |
20120086051 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH (110)-ORIENTED SILICON - A vertical semiconductor device includes a bottom metal layer and a first P-type semiconductor layer overlying the bottom metal layer. The first P-type semiconductor layer is characterized by a surface crystal orientation of (110) and a first conductivity. The first P-type semiconductor layer is heavily doped. The vertical semiconductor device also includes a second P-type semiconductor layer overlying the first P-type semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer has a surface crystal orientation of (110) and is characterized by a lower conductivity than the first conductivity. The vertical semiconductor device also has a top metal layer overlying the second P-type semiconductor layer. A current conduction from the top metal layer to the bottom metal layer and through the second p-type semiconductor layer is characterized by a hole mobility along a <110> crystalline orientation and on (110) crystalline plane. | 04-12-2012 |