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Thomas F. Ameye, Grimbergen BE
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20090131595 | Polymer composition - A composition suitable for use in pressure pipes and pipe fittings is disclosed comprising polymer of ethylene and from 0.5 to 5 wt % of a C | 05-21-2009 |
20090306234 | Polyolefin Powder - An uncompounded polyolefin powder is disclosed, having a particle size distribution such that D95 is less than 355 μm and (D90−D10)/D50 is less than 1.2, where D95, D90, D50 and D10 are defined such that 95 vol %, 90 vol %, 50 vol % or 10 vol % of the polymer particles have a diameter of less than D95, D90, D50 and D10 respectively. A process for making the powder is also disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
20120104643 | Polyolefin powder - An uncompounded polyolefin powder is disclosed, having a particle size distribution such that D95 is less than 355 μm and (D90−D10)/D50 is less than 1,2, where D95, D90, D50 and D10 are defined such that 95 vol %, 90 vol %, 50 vol % or 10 vol % of the polymer particles have a diameter of less than D95, D90, D50 and D10 respectively, A process for making the powder is also disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
Thomas F. Anderson, Ii, Seneca, SC US
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20090031600 | Bicycle mobile advertising system and method - A bicycle-mounted sign holder with interchangeable sign capability for the purpose of advertising goods and services as displayed on the sign. The sign holder includes a pole and a sign frame secured to an upper end of the pole. The lower end of the pole is mounted on the bicycle and has a length sufficient to elevate the sign frame to a height that is above the rider's head when the bicycle is being ridden. The frame is coupled to the pole with a pivoting device so that the frame can swivel around the pole as moved by the wind. A sign displaying advertising material is secured to the frame and is then broadcast over a given geographical area as the bicycle is ridden through the area. | 02-05-2009 |
Thomas F. Aramayo, Draper, UT US
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20100030212 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING ELECTROSURGICAL PROCEDURES - An electrosurgical system including a sharpened electrosurgical electrode, which can have a coated surface, and an automatically adjusting electrosurgical wave generator is disclosed. The automatically adjusting wave generator and the sharpened electrode tip provide or enhance the properties, attributes and/or characteristics of the electrosurgical system and prevent tissue damage and reduce incidences of post-operative complications, thereby quickening the healing process. The wave generator detects various circuit parameters and automatically adjusts the output settings, such as the output power level, based on the various circuit parameters, such as tissue impedance, to prevent undesirable tissue damage. | 02-04-2010 |
20100217260 | SELF-LIMITING ELECTROSURGICAL RETURN ELECTRODE WITH PRESSURE SORE REDUCTION AND HEATING CAPABILITIES - A self-limiting electrosurgical electrode for use with electrosurgery and various other surgical procedures is disclosed. The electrode includes a heating element for generating heat to warm a patient resting upon the electrode. The electrode can also include one or more pads to prevent the creation of pressure sores or decubitus ulcers on a patient resting upon the electrode. The electrode has an effective bulk impedance equal to or greater than about 4,000 Ω·cm, which arises from resistive components, capacitive components, inductive components, or combinations thereof. Through the selection of the impedance characteristics for the electrode materials, and through tailoring of electrode geometries, the electrode of the present invention is self-regulating and self-limiting as to current density and temperature rise so as to prevent patient trauma. | 08-26-2010 |
Thomas F. Arciuolo, Milford, CT US
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20100207541 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE FOR END USER CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING CHARACTERISTICS - This disclosure is an electronic machine, used in standard electrical lamps and lighting fixtures that operate on AC voltage. Installed between the lamp fixture and the standard incandescent/halogen light bulbs that are normally installed into it, the device performs its function of providing user control of the light generation process. By selecting the similarity/dissimilarity of the wattage of each plural light bulbs that are installed into the device, the user has the ability to modify the operational characteristics of the light bulbs, between either improved energy efficiency/light quality and whiteness, or extended light bulb life/lighting coloration. Also, the device extends the amount of time it takes to turn-on the light bulbs' filaments, providing additional extension of the light bulbs' life expectancy. | 08-19-2010 |
Thomas F. Begina, Windsor, CT US
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20120214109 | FLUIDIZING NOZZLE WELD COLLAR - A unique nozzle [20] for a fluidized bed reactor is described that may be replaced efficiently. This employs a collar [30, 130, 230] attached to a vertical section [15] of a feed pipe [11] that provides fluidizing gases. The vertical section [15] has a plurality of nozzle openings [17] at its upper end. A nozzle cap [19] fits over the upper end of the vertical section [15] and the nozzle openings [17]. The collar [30, 130, 230] extends radially outward from the vertical section [15] at a location just below the nozzle cap [19] supporting it in its operational position. During replacement of the vertical section [15] and the nozzle cap [19], the collar acts as a guide to direct cutting equipment to the proper location and facilitate proper cuts. The collar [30, 130, 230] also acts as a support to hold the vertical section [15] and the nozzle cap [19] in proper position to facilitate welding. | 08-23-2012 |
Thomas F. Bergstraesser, Kirkland, WA US
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20080215450 | REMOTE PROVISIONING OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Remote provisioning of an IT network and/or associated services is provided. Hardware, software, service and/or expertise can be moved from on-premise to a remote location (e.g., central, distributed . . . ). Accordingly, at least a large degree computation can be moved to the center to exploit economies of scale, among other things. In such an architecture, computational resources (e.g., data storage, computation power, cache . . . ) can be pooled, and entities can subscribe to a particular level of resources related to a private entity IT network. | 09-04-2008 |
20100299336 | DISAMBIGUATING A SEARCH QUERY - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for disambiguating a search query are provided. A query may be ambiguous when the domain-confidence factors indicate a high likelihood that the search query may belong to two or more domains. A domain is a subject matter category such as shopping, sports, entertainment, music, or politics. A domain-confidence factor indicates the likelihood that a search query is related to a particular domain. Upon determining that a search query is ambiguous, embodiments of the present invention may present an interface that allows the user to place the search query into one or more domains. Updated search results, or other objects, may be returned based on the selection of a domain by the user. | 11-25-2010 |
Thomas F. Bulatewicz, Jr., Manhattan, KS US
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20080296364 | METHOD FOR TRACKING TIME ATTENDANCE OF EITHER A DEDICATED USER OR MULTIPLE NON-DEDICATED USERS, INTERCHANGEABLY, USING A SINGLE MULTI-FUNCTION ELECTRONIC HAND-HELD DEVICE - A method for tracking time attendance for either a single dedicated user, and typically owner, of a single multi-function electronic hand-held device without the need of entering password information, or selectively interchangeable to multiple non-dedicated users which must enter passwords to access their time tracking screens is provided. The time tracking software on the hand-held device can be placed into solo mode for a single dedicated user, which can be selectively deactivated so as to enable multiple non-dedicated users to enter their passwords to log in and clock-in or clock-out. The solo mode may be selectively reactivated so as to automatically log in the dedicated user and display his or her time tracking screen. An authorized administrator's password may be necessary to activate or deactivate solo mode. | 12-04-2008 |
Thomas F. Cardin, Jr., Huntington Beach, CA US
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20120083329 | GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD HAVING A PERCEIVED SKILL COMPONENT - Disclosed are a gaming machine and method including a perceived skill component comprising a skill-based award and a supplemental award that, when summed, are equal in value to a predetermined award. | 04-05-2012 |
20120322531 | GAMING MACHINE SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING A PERCEIVED SKILL COMPONENT - Disclosed are a gaming machine system and method including a perceived skill component comprising a skill-based award and a supplemental award that, when summed, are equal in value to a predetermined award. | 12-20-2012 |
20130252683 | Portable Gaming Device - Disclosed are a game and method for a game including a perceived skill component comprising a skill-based award and a supplemental award that, when summed, are equal in value to a predetermined award. | 09-26-2013 |
Thomas F. Craft, Jr., Murphy, TX US
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20090246566 | FUEL CELL CABINET HEAT MANAGEMENT AND THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM - A fuel cell cabinet is provided. The fuel cell cabinet includes a housing, a fuel cell contained in an interior of the housing, and a heat management system that manages and controls an internal air temperature of the housing to be one of at a predetermined temperature and within a predetermined temperature range. | 10-01-2009 |
20090246577 | FUEL CELL CABINET WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A waste water management system for a fuel cell cabinet is provided. The waste water management system includes a sealed device that collects and manages the flow of the water from a fuel cell. The sealed device manages a flow of the water from the fuel cell to one of a container and an exterior of the fuel cell cabinet. | 10-01-2009 |
20090246582 | AIR FEED SYSTEM FOR FUEL CELL CABINETS - An air feed system for a fuel cell cabinet is provided. The air feed system supplies temperature controlled air to a fuel cell. The air feed system includes a controller that controls the air feed system for maintaining a predetermined temperature range of the temperature controlled air entering the fuel cell. | 10-01-2009 |
20090269636 | FUEL CELL CABINET LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM - A fuel cell cabinet liquid cooling system is provided. The fuel cell cabinet liquid cooling system includes a fuel cell, a liquid cooling system for dissipating heat generated by the fuel cell, and a controller that controls the liquid cooling system for maintaining a predetermined temperature range of a first cooling liquid of the fuel cell. | 10-29-2009 |
20090286119 | FUEL CELL CABINET AIR FEED AND EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR HYRDROGEN DECLASSIFICATION - A fuel cell cabinet air feed and exhaust system is provided. The air feed and exhaust system includes a sealed air feed system that feeds air from outside a fuel cell cabinet to a fuel cell disposed inside the fuel cell cabinet, and a sealed air exhaust system that exhausts air from the fuel cell to the outside of the fuel cell cabinet. Each of the sealed air system and the sealed air exhaust system is sealed with respect to the fuel cell such that the sealed air system, the sealed air exhaust system, and the fuel cell form a sealed system. | 11-19-2009 |
Thomas F. Desormeaux, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20130133272 | ALUMINUM ACCOMMODATIONS MODULE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING SAME - A modular building and a method of constructing a United States Coast Guard certified modular building for utilization on USCG approved vessels, out of aluminum and special Firemaster Marine Blanketing material. Under the method of the present invention, the walls are constructed as to not be connected, allow the fire insulation blanketing to be a prime barrier to potential fire hazards. Due to several reasons aluminum can be a better material than steel to utilize for the purpose of marine accommoda tions. Aluminum is considerably lighter, due to the crane capacities on offshore floating platforms and boats, the lighter the building the safer it is to lift. | 05-30-2013 |
Thomas F. D'Muhala, Raleigh, NC US
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20100163789 | CALCIUM CARBONATE SCALE INHIBITOR AND REMOVER FOR FRESHWATER AND SEAWATER FLUSHED SANITARY WASTE SYSTEMS - A powder formulation containing biodegradable organic compounds which will not bioaccumulate or pollute, allow for the safe and effective room temperature elimination of scale from freshwater and seawater flushed toilets and sanitary waste systems. The formulation mixes readily with water and removes only scales and deposits, not the underlying materials of construction. The formulation is non-toxic, non-caustic, non-flammable, and contains no mineral acids. | 07-01-2010 |
Thomas F. Ducey, Florence, SC US
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20110000851 | High Performance Nitrifying Sludge For High Ammonium Concentration and Low Temperature Wastewater Treatment - Compositions of bacteria which are effective for the nitrification of wastewater, particularly at low temperatures, are described. The compositions are comprised of 35 strains or populations of at least partially characterized isolated bacteria. These compositions may be used to treat wastewater contaminated with animal fecal waste and/or ammonia. In use, wastewater is contacted with the bacterial composition of the invention under aerobic conditions and for a period of time effective to oxidize ammonia therein. | 01-06-2011 |
20130228512 | High Performance Nitrifying Sludge for High Ammonium Concentration and Low Temperature Wastewater Treatment - Compositions of bacteria which are effective for the nitrification of wastewater, particularly at low temperatures, are described. The compositions are comprised of 35 strains or populations of at least partially characterized isolated bacteria. These compositions may be used to treat wastewater contaminated with animal fecal waste and/or ammonia. In use, wastewater is contacted with the bacterial composition of the invention under aerobic conditions and for a period of time effective to oxidize ammonia therein. | 09-05-2013 |
Thomas F. Durand-Reville, Cambridge, MA US
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20090036650 | Compounds and methods for peptide synthesis - A backbone nitrogen modifying group can prevent aggregation of peptides during peptide synthesis. The modifying group can promote aqueous solubility of the peptides, and be compatible with solid phase peptide synthesis. Methods for making peptides are also described. | 02-05-2009 |
Thomas F. El-Maraghi, Hawkestone CA
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20100253768 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND DISPLAYING A STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE ON A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - An apparatus and method for generating and displaying a stereoscopic image on a mobile computing device. The apparatus includes an autostereoscopic overlay which is secured over at least a portion of the screen of the mobile computing device, such as by using a case. Computer-readable instructions are executed on the mobile computing device to align two captured images, if necessary, and interlace them into an interlaced image for subsequent display to the screen of the mobile computing device. When the displayed image is viewed by the user of the mobile computing device through the autostereoscopic overlay, the image appears as a stereoscopic (or three-dimensional) image. | 10-07-2010 |
20110080466 | AUTOMATED PROCESSING OF ALIGNED AND NON-ALIGNED IMAGES FOR CREATING TWO-VIEW AND MULTI-VIEW STEREOSCOPIC 3D IMAGES - A system for creation of stereoscopic 3D images, including a disparity map initializer, for deriving one or more initial disparity maps represented as vector fields of translations between aligned left and right images of a scene, a disparity map generator, coupled with the disparity map initializer, for deriving disparity maps for the aligned left and right images, from the initial disparity maps, and a view renderer, coupled with the disparity map generator, for rendering stereoscopic 3D images, from the aligned left and right images, and from the disparity maps. A method for creating stereoscopic 3D images is also described and claimed. | 04-07-2011 |
20120062712 | DELIVERY OF DEVICE-SPECIFIC STEREO 3D CONTENT - Apparatus for delivery of stereo 3D content, including a library manager for retrieving, from a digital library of stereo 3D content, a version of a requested item of stereo 3D content stored in the library, on demand, a receiver, coupled with the library manager, for receiving, from a target device, a request for a desired item of stereo 3D content stored in the library, and an identification of display properties and stereo 3D characteristics of the target device, an adaptation engine, coupled with the receiver and with the library manager, for adapting the version of the item of stereo 3D content retrieved by the library manager, to an adapted version, optimized for viewing on the target device, based on the display properties and stereo 3D characteristics of the target device, and a transmitter, coupled with the adaptation engine, for transmitting the adapted version of the item of stereo 3D content to the target device, for download or for streaming. A system and a method are also described and claimed. | 03-15-2012 |
Thomas F. El-Maraghi, Ontario CA
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20110229024 | Devices and Methods for Processing Images Using Scale Space - Certain embodiments relate to processing images by creating scale space images from an image and using them to identify boundaries of objects in the image. The scale space images can have varying levels of detail. They are used to determine a potential map, which represents a likelihood for pixels to be within or outside a boundary of an object. A label estimating an object boundary can be generated and used to identify pixels that potentially may be within the boundary. An image with object boundaries identified can be further processed before exhibition. For example, the images may be two-dimensional images of a motion picture. Object boundaries can be identified and the two-dimensional (2D) images can be processed using the identified object boundaries and converted to three-dimensional (3D) images for exhibition. | 09-22-2011 |
Thomas F. Fangrow, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20080249498 | VIAL ADAPTORS AND VIALS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 10-09-2008 |
20080287920 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR WITH CLOSEABLE MALE LUER - A luer connector including a rigid housing having a first end and a second end. The housing further including a rigid tubular male portion at the first end, a rigid tubular female portion at the second end, and a longitudinal opening therethrough. The male portion is configured to be engageable with a female connector. The female portion is configured to be engageable with a male connector and to prevent the disengagement of the male connector from the female portion. In some embodiments, the female portion is configured to maintain a fixed rotational position when the male connector is being threaded therewith, but to rotate with the male connector once the male connector has become fully engaged with the female portion so as to prevent the male connector from becoming unthreaded from the female portion. | 11-20-2008 |
20100049157 | ANTI-REFLUX VIAL ADAPTORS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor comprises a housing member, a connector configured to couple the adaptor with a vial, and an extractor channel formed in the housing member. The extractor channel is configured to facilitate withdrawal of fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial. In some embodiments, an anti-reflux valve is positioned within the extractor channel. The anti-reflux valve can be configured to impede or obstruct fluid returning to a fluid source after withdrawal of the fluid from the fluid source. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049159 | VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 02-25-2010 |
20110046572 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A soft grip medical connector comprises a housing with an upstream end, a downstream end and a lumen extending through a central portion thereof. A flexible member comprises a valve portion integrally formed with a sleeve portion. The valve portion is positioned within a section of the housing and is configured to control a flow of fluid through the housing lumen. The sleeve is inverted to envelope at least a portion of the outer surface of the housing. In some embodiments the gripping portion is integrally formed with the valve portion. In some embodiments, the connector is also generally configured to create a positive pressure in a catheter lumen upon removal of a syringe or other medical device from the upstream end of the connector. Methods of making a medical fluid connector generally comprise forming a valve member with a sleeve extending there from, and assembling the valve, sleeve and housing. | 02-24-2011 |
20110073249 | VIAL ADAPTORS AND VIALS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 03-31-2011 |
20110190723 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIALS AND CONTAINERS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 08-04-2011 |
20110257621 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DILUTING MEDICINAL SUBSTANCES - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 10-20-2011 |
20110295235 | COVERING FOR USE WITH A MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A soft grip medical connector comprises a housing with an upstream end, a downstream end and a lumen extending through a central portion thereof. A flexible member comprises a valve portion integrally formed with a sleeve portion. The valve portion is positioned within a section of the housing and is configured to control a flow of fluid through the housing lumen. The sleeve is inverted to envelope at least a portion of the outer surface of the housing. In some embodiments the gripping portion is integrally formed with the valve portion. In some embodiments, the connector is also generally configured to create a positive pressure in a catheter lumen upon removal of a syringe or other medical device from the upstream end of the connector. Methods of making a medical fluid connector generally comprise forming a valve member with a sleeve extending there from, and assembling the valve, sleeve and housing. | 12-01-2011 |
20120035580 | VIAL ADAPTORS AND VIALS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 02-09-2012 |
20120041391 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - Some embodiments comprise a connector including a rigid housing having a first end and a second end. A second member can be positioned at a second end portion of the housing and be engageable with a second device. The second member can have a body portion having a first body portion, a second body portion, and a flow lumen extending axially through the body portion, an annular covering portion extending in a radial direction away from the body portion, a receiving portion extending away from the covering portion in an axial direction, and at least one protrusion extending radially away from an outside surface of the body portion. In some embodiments, the second member can be supported by the housing such that, in an assembled state, the first body portion is positioned within the housing and such that the annular covering portion and the second body portion are positioned outside the housing. | 02-16-2012 |
20120046637 | VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 02-23-2012 |
20120065609 | VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 03-15-2012 |
20120065610 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 03-15-2012 |
20120157960 | LOCKING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 06-21-2012 |
20120165779 | AIR-FILTERING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a housing and a bag. In some embodiments, an initial volume of a regulating fluid can be contained within the bag. In some embodiments, the regulating fluid flows into the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts. | 06-28-2012 |
20120296306 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 11-22-2012 |
20120330269 | VIAL ADAPTORS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 12-27-2012 |
20130226099 | MEDICAL CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a medical connector having a backflow resistance module configured to prevent fluid from being drawn into the connector when a backflow inducing event occurs. In some embodiments, the backflow resistance module can include a variable-volume chamber configured to change in volume in response to a backflow-inducing event and a check valve configured to resist backflow. In some embodiments, the medical connector can include a fluid diverter configured to direct fluid flowing through the medical connector into the variable volume chamber to prevent fluid stagnation therein. In some embodiments, the medical connector includes a body member, a base member, a seal member, a support member, and a valve member. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226128 | ANTI-REFLUX VIAL ADAPTORS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor comprises a housing member, a connector configured to couple the adaptor with a vial, and an extractor channel formed in the housing member. The extractor channel is configured to facilitate withdrawal of fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial. In some embodiments, an anti-reflux valve is positioned within the extractor channel. The anti-reflux valve can be configured to impede or obstruct fluid returning to a fluid source after withdrawal of the fluid from the fluid source. | 08-29-2013 |
20130231616 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector providing connection between medical devices comprising a female end connectable with a male end of a first medical device, a generally circular covering portion attached to the female end that is substantially wider than the transverse cross-section of the female end, a second end configured to connect with a second medical device, a housing extending between the female end and the second end comprising a region adjacent the covering portion that is wider than an outer diameter of the covering portion. In a first stage, the female end is configured to remain stationary with respect to the housing while the male end of the first medical device is rotated onto the female end. In a second stage, the female end is configured to rotate with respect to the housing to inhibit disconnection of the male end of the first medical device. | 09-05-2013 |
20130304037 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - Some embodiments comprise a connector including a rigid housing having a first end and a second end. A second member can be positioned at a second end portion of the housing and be engageable with a second device. The second member can have a body portion having a first body portion, a second body portion, and a flow lumen extending axially through the body portion, an annular covering portion extending in a radial direction away from the body portion, a receiving portion extending away from the covering portion in an axial direction, and at least one protrusion extending radially away from an outside surface of the body portion. In some embodiments, the second member can be supported by the housing such that, in an assembled state, the first body portion is positioned within the housing and such that the annular covering portion and the second body portion are positioned outside the housing. | 11-14-2013 |
20140107588 | MEDICAL CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a medical connector having a backflow resistance module configured to prevent fluid from being drawn into the connector when a backflow inducing event occurs. In some embodiments, the backflow resistance module can include a variable-volume chamber configured to change in volume in response to a backflow-inducing event and a check valve configured to resist backflow. In some embodiments, the medical connector can include a fluid diverter configured to direct fluid flowing through the medical connector into the variable volume chamber to prevent fluid stagnation therein. In some embodiments, the medical connector includes a body member, a base member, a seal member, a support member, and a valve member. | 04-17-2014 |
20140124528 | ADAPTORS FOR REMOVING MEDICINAL FLUIDS FROM A CONTAINER - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 05-08-2014 |
20140174596 | FLUID TRANSFER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein related to a device for transferring precise amounts of fluid from at least one source container to a at least one target container. In some embodiments, the fluid is first transferred from the source container (e.g., a vial) through a connector to an intermediate measuring container (e.g., a syringe). In some embodiments air can pass through an air inlet and enter the vial to compensate for the volume of fluid withdrawn from the vial. An air check valve or a bag or a filter can prevent the fluid from escaping through the air inlet. The precisely measured amount of fluid can then be transferred from the intermediate measuring container to the target container (e.g., an IV bag). In some embodiments the connector can include a source check valve and a target check valve to direct fluid first from the source container to the intermediate measuring container and then from the intermediate measuring container to the target container. Some embodiments of the device can include a motor and a controller for automatically actuating a plunger of the syringe to transfer the desired amount of fluid. | 06-26-2014 |
20140230932 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor comprises a housing configured to couple the adaptor with a vial, an access channel, a regulator channel, and a regulator assembly. The access channel is configured to facilitate withdrawal of fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial. The regulator channel is configured to facilitate a flow of a regulating fluid from the regulator assembly to compensate for changes in volume of a medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the regulator assembly includes a flexible member configured to expand and contract in accordance with changes in the volume of the medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the flexible member is substantially free to expand and contract. In some embodiments, the flexible member is not partly or completely located in a rigid enclosure. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238532 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor comprises a housing configured to couple the adaptor with a vial, an access channel, a regulator channel, and a regulator assembly. The access channel is configured to facilitate withdrawal of fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial. The regulator channel is configured to facilitate a flow of a regulating fluid from the regulator assembly to compensate for changes in volume of a medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the regulator assembly includes a flexible member configured to expand and contract in accordance with changes in the volume of the medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the flexible member is substantially free to expand and contract. In some embodiments, the flexible member is not partly or completely located in a rigid enclosure. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246616 | MEDICAL CONNECTORS WITH FLUID-RESISTANT MATING INTERFACES - A connector system for medical fluid includes a male connector and a female connector that have a closed configuration when detached from one another. The first end of the male connector is configured to mate with a first end of the female connector. When the male connector is coupled with the female connector, complementary structures engage to move seals away from ports in the male connector and the female connector, opening a fluid pathway through the connectors. The mating ends of the connectors are not exposed to the medical fluid when the connectors are coupled so that when the connectors are disconnected, the mating ends are substantially free of residual medical fluid. | 09-04-2014 |
20140276215 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway. A valve member with sealing rings helps preclude undesired accumulation of fluid within the connector. A branched connector includes a fluid diverter extending away from a port of the branched connector. The fluid diverter is configured to divert fluid flowing through the branched connector and into a medical connector attached thereto, flushing a distal portion of the medical connector. | 09-18-2014 |
20140299221 | FLUID TRANSFER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Fluid transfer systems are disclosed that can be configured to transfer precise amounts of fluid from a source container to a target container. The fluid transfer system can have multiple fluid transfer stations for transferring fluids into multiple target containers or for combining different types of fluids into a single target container to form a mixture. The fluid transfer system can include a pump and a destination sensor, such as a weight sensor. The fluid transfer system can be configured to flush remaining fluid out of a connector to reduce waste, using air or a flushing fluid. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303601 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR WITH CLOSEABLE LUER CONNECTOR - Some embodiments relate to a luer connector comprising a housing having a hollow bore therethrough, a first end, and a second end, a male luer tip supported by the housing configured to rotate with respect to the housing, the luer tip having a first open end and a passageway through the luer tip in fluid communication with the first open end, and a substantially rigid internal member extending into the passageway of the luer tip toward the first open end of the luer tip. In some embodiments, at least one of the luer tip and the internal member can be axially moveable between a first closed position and a second open position relative to the other of the luer tip and the internal member. Further, the luer tip and the internal member can cooperate such that rotation of the luer tip in a first direction relative to the housing increases an axial displacement between the first open end of the luer tip and an end portion of the internal member. | 10-09-2014 |
20150013809 | MEDICAL CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway includes a substantially transparent housing having a proximal end with a proximal opening and a distal end with a distal opening, and a cavity extending therebetween. The connector provides a substantially visible fluid flow path extending through a substantial portion of the connector. | 01-15-2015 |
20150065987 | LOCKING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 03-05-2015 |
Thomas F. Florkiewicz, Chagrin Falls, OH US
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20080257722 | Porous Non-Asbestos Separator and Method of Making Same - The present invention relates to an inert, non-asbestos separator and method of making same, the separator comprising an inorganic/polymer fibrid and agglomeration composite material containing from about 5 weight percent to about 70 weight percent of organic halocarbon polymer fibers together with from about 30 wt percent to about 95 weight percent of a finely divided non-organic particulate, which non-organic particulate is firmly bound in said composite fibrids and agglomerates; a natural gum thickening agent in an amount to provide a viscosity of about 6270 to about 590 cP at 0.22 sec | 10-23-2008 |
Thomas F. Gaasch, Encinitas, CA US
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20110054668 | PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF STORING AND RETRIEVING PHARMACEUTICALS - A pharmaceutical storage and retrieval system and a method of storing and retrieving pharmaceutical containers from the system. The system includes a pharmaceutical storage and retrieval and a controller operatively coupled to the device to control storage and retrieval functions of the device. The device includes a gantry assembly, a shelving assembly, a user access assembly, and a user authorization system that function in a coordinated manner to carry out the storage and retrieval functions of the device. | 03-03-2011 |
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20120226379 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING PRODUCTS - Products are dispensed from a dispensing apparatus in which products marked with transaction information are received in a two-dimensional array of moveable bins. In response to control information synthesized from transaction information on the products in the bins and a dispense request, the array is operated to place a bin at a dispensing station on the dispensing apparatus. At the dispensing station, a mechanism is operated in response to the control information to provide access to the bin. A product in the bin may then be retrieved. | 09-06-2012 |
20130245812 | PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF STORING AND RETRIEVING PHARMACEUTICALS - A pharmaceutical storage and retrieval system and a method of storing and retrieving pharmaceutical containers from the system. The system includes a pharmaceutical storage and retrieval and a controller operatively coupled to the device to control storage and retrieval functions of the device. The device includes a gantry assembly, a shelving assembly, a user access assembly, and a user authorization system that function in a coordinated manner to carry out the storage and retrieval functions of the device. | 09-19-2013 |
20140039668 | PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF STORING AND RETRIEVING PHARMACEUTICALS - A pharmaceutical storage and retrieval system and a method of storing and retrieving pharmaceutical containers from the system. The system includes a pharmaceutical storage and retrieval and a controller operatively coupled to the device to control storage and retrieval functions of the device. The device includes a gantry assembly, a shelving assembly, a user access assembly, and a user authorization system that function in a coordinated manner to carry out the storage and retrieval functions of the device. | 02-06-2014 |
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Thomas F. Gillespie, Iii, Towson, MD US
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20110153370 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PRODUCT FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TITLE PROTECTION - The system, method and product of the present invention provides protection against an unknown defect in the title of an intellectual property asset (IPA) having various intellectual property rights (IPRs) associated therewith. Through due diligence, a variety of defects or title encumbrances are identified and investigated, and, if possible, cured. | 06-23-2011 |
Thomas F. Guarr, Holland, MI US
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20130182308 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOW AND ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT WINDOW SYSTEM - A variable transmission electrochromic window including: first and second substantially transparent substrates having electrically conductive materials associated therewith; an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic electroactive material, at least one cathodic electroactive material, and wherein at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic; and wherein the electrochromic window exhibits an E | 07-18-2013 |
20130258440 | CONTROLLER CONFIGURED FOR AN ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A controller system configured to control an electrochromic device and method thereof are provided, wherein the controller system includes an electrochromic device having a first substantially transparent substrate, a second substantially transparent substrate approximately parallel to the first substantially transparent substrate such that a chamber is defined by the first and second substantially transparent substrates, and an electrochromic medium between the first and second substantially transparent substrates, and a controller in communication with the electrochromic device, wherein the controller is configured to monitor electrical power supplied to the electrochromic device and adjust the electrical power supplied to the electrochromic device to maintain the electrochromic device in an approximately minimum transmission state. | 10-03-2013 |
20140139902 | ELECTRO-OPTIC SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO REDUCE A PERCEIVED COLOR CHANGE - An electro-optic system is provided that includes a front element having first and second surfaces, a rear element including third and fourth surfaces, wherein the front and rear elements are sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber, and an electro-optic medium contained in the chamber, and the electro-optic medium is adapted to be in at least a high transmittance state and a low transmittance state. The electro-optic system further includes a display device in optical communication with the electro-optic element, the display device including at least one light source and is configured to emit at least a first primary and a second primary, the first and second primaries each having a first hue (h | 05-22-2014 |
20140268289 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOW AND ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT WINDOW SYSTEM - A variable transmission electrochromic window including: first and second substantially transparent substrates having electrically conductive materials associated therewith; an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic electroactive material, at least one cathodic electroactive material, and wherein at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic; and wherein the electrochromic window exhibits an E | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas F. Guevin, Nashua, NH US
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20120233657 | Method And Apparatus For Network Access Control - A method and apparatus for network access control includes an apparatus for granting a computing device access to a network, the apparatus having a plurality of substantially similar access devices, wherein each access device comprises a status-determination module to determine an access status based at least in part on whether the computing device is compliant with an access policy, an access-grant module configured for receiving an access status corresponding to the computing device from one or more of the access devices, and granting the computing device access to the network according to at least one of the access status determined by the status-determination module or the received access status. | 09-13-2012 |
Thomas F. Hursen, Allison Park, PA US
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20080290193 | AIR GUN SAFETY NOZZLE - A nozzle that produces an outlet velocity air, or other fluid jet, is provided with safety passages which achieve the safety requirement of automatically reducing the local exit pressure “dead end” limit to 30 psig or less when the nozzle outlet is partially or completely obstructed. The safety passages do not reduce the effectiveness of the normal function of the air, or other fluid, jet through the provision of a check valve to block undesirable reverse flow in the safety passage(s) thus avoiding ambient fluid flow to the nozzle exit that degrades the nozzle's normal operating air, or other fluid, jet. This is especially useful for supersonic air gun nozzles which have been adapted to digging in the ground, and other purposes, but it is also useful for sonic and subsonic nozzles that are used for other purposes such as cleaning, and other applications. | 11-27-2008 |
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Thomas F. Jenecek, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20100137796 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - An apparatus and method for ejecting fluid from a fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system has a pneumatic assembly that when triggered injects gas into a hydraulic assembly, which in turn ejects fluid through an external interface. An electronic interface displays various measurements, for example, how much fluid has been ejected and if the hydraulic system is closed the pressure of the system. The pneumatic assembly can also be depressurized such that fluid can reenter the hydraulic assembly through the external interface. | 06-03-2010 |
Thomas F. Johnson, Schaumburg, IL US
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20090218990 | Thermal Runaway Protection System for a Battery Charger - A protection system and method for a battery charger is disclosed for detecting a thermal runaway condition in a battery during charging in order to protect the battery when such a thermal runaway condition has been detected. The protection system in accordance with the present invention does not require external temperature sensors nor does it rely on actions by the technician or user. Briefly, the protection system includes one or more electrical sensors normally provided with conventional battery chargers for sensing one or more electrical parameters during charging and providing an indication of a possible thermal runaway condition based upon the trend of the electrical charging parameters. In general, the protection system monitors the charging characteristics of a battery for a complete or partial charging cycle. If the charging characteristics deviate from a normal or otherwise indicate an anomaly, as determined by software, the system assumes there may be a thermal runaway condition and executes a protection measure, such as terminating charging of the battery. Even though the anomaly may not be the result of a thermal runaway condition, the protection system in accordance with the present invention treats the anomaly as an indication of a thermal runaway condition even though some other problem is the reason for the anomaly. For example, when the anomaly is the result of a bad cell, battery charging is terminated to prevent a thermal runaway condition and not because a thermal runaway condition is detected. | 09-03-2009 |
Thomas F. Junecek, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20120215248 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - An apparatus and method for ejecting fluid from a fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system has a pneumatic assembly that when triggered injects gas into a hydraulic assembly, which in turn ejects fluid through an external interface. An electronic interface displays various measurements, for example, how much fluid has been ejected and if the hydraulic system is closed the pressure of the system. The pneumatic assembly can also be depressurized such that fluid can reenter the hydraulic assembly through the external interface. | 08-23-2012 |
Thomas F. Kari, Jr., Lindenhurst, NY US
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20130072168 | Private Labeled Mobile Applications - Currently technology encourages use of mobile applications, which executes programs on mobile devices that formerly only operated on personal computers. These mobile applications, “mobile apps” typically run on smart phone style devices such as iPhone, Android based and Blackberry based phones. Many mobile applications are service oriented and are sold or provided to the end user by the Dealer of these products and services. These applications are typically branded in the name of the manufacturer or provider of these products or services, using the manufacturer's graphic theme and logos. In many cases, the Dealer of the products or services would prefer that the mobile application they provide to their customer base be branded with their company's name, color themes and logos. Unfortunately, it is very expensive and cumbersome to generate custom mobile applications that are branded in the image and name of the Dealer. | 03-21-2013 |
Thomas F. Klein, Iii, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20090179791 | MULTI-BEAM PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA FOR LIMITED SCAN APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved phased array antenna system. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a phased array antenna system includes a plurality of horn/filter assemblies. A plurality of modules are adapted to provide RF signals to the horn/filter assemblies. Each of the horn/filter assemblies is mounted on a top surface of a corresponding one of the modules. A thermal system is adapted to cool the modules. The modules are mounted on a first surface of the thermal system. A plurality of distribution boards associated with the modules are mounted on a second surface of the thermal system. A plurality of interconnects associated with the modules are adapted to connect the modules with the distribution boards through the thermal system. | 07-16-2009 |
20090184881 | STRUCTURAL FEED APERTURE FOR SPACE BASED PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS - A structural phased array antenna and method for manufacturing are disclosed. An integrated structural antenna aperture can be used to reduce net weight, cost, and volume where an array of antenna elements are incorporated into a structural member, e.g. in a spacecraft. A structural material layer, such as a structural foam, may be used with the array of individual antenna element cavities machined into the layer. The antenna element cavities are lined with a conductive material, such as plated aluminum. Facesheets may be bonded to the front and/or backside of the structural material layer in order to increase strength and/or stiffness using an RF transparent material. The array of antenna elements may be coupled to filters at the back side of structural material layer. | 07-23-2009 |
Thomas F. Knight, Jr., Belmont, MA US
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20100185855 | Data Repository and Method for Promoting Network Storage of Data - In general, the invention features methods by which more than one client program connected to a network stores the same data item on a storage device of a data repository connected to the network. In one aspect, the method comprises encrypting the data item using a key derived from the content of the data item, determining a digital fingerprint of the data item, and storing the data item on the storage device at a location or locations associated with the digital fingerprint. In a second aspect, the method comprises determining a digital fingerprint of the data item, testing for whether the data item is already stored in the repository by comparing the digital fingerprint of the data item to the digital fingerprints of data items already in storage in the repository, and challenging a client that is attempting to deposit a data item already stored in the repository, to ascertain that the client has the full data item. | 07-22-2010 |
20130029879 | Methods and Systems for Cell State Quantification - Systems, methods, libraries, kits, and computer software tools are provided for designing and producing engineered cells. Such engineered cells can be used for cell state quantification, such as genome, transcriptome and/or proteome quantification. In one aspect, an engineered cell having a plurality of artificially designed oligonucleotides introduced into the genome of the cell is provided. The oligonucleotides are each located in proximity of a gene of interest encoding a protein of interest, and are different from one another. The oligonucleotides can each encode a unique peptide tag for each protein of interest, wherein each peptide tag has a unique quantitatively measurable value such as mass-to-charge ratio which can be quantified by a mass spectrometer. The engineered cell is capable of expressing a plurality of proteins of interest each fused to its corresponding unique peptide tag, wherein each peptide tag is capable of being released therefrom. | 01-31-2013 |
Thomas F. Kordis, San Diego, CA US
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20120271135 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR INSERTION INTO BODY LUMEN OR ORGAN - A device for insertion into a body lumen, includes: an electrode assembly strip with exposed electrodes including: a polymeric substrate having an upper surface and an opposed lower surface; one or more electrodes disposed over a portion of the upper surface of the polymeric substrate; one or more electrical traces disposed over a portion of the lower surface of the polymeric substrate in electrical communication with the one or more electrodes by way of metal plated holes through the substrate; and a flexible polymeric substrate having a substrate surface and a substrate wall; wherein the electrode assembly strip is compressingly and thermally bonded to the substrate surface of the flexible polymeric substrate to define a flexible electrode assembly strip; and wherein the electrode assembly strip has a thickness from about 0.0005 inches to about 0.008 inches. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271136 | METHODS FOR DETECTION OF CARDIAC RHYTHM DISORDERS USING BASKET STYLE CARDIAC MAPPING CATHETER - A method for sensing multiple local electric voltages from endocardial surface of a heart, includes: providing a system for sensing multiple local electric voltages from endocardial surface of a heart, including: a first elongate tubular member having a lumen, a proximal end and a distal end; a basket assembly including: a plurality of flexible splines for guiding a plurality of exposed electrodes, the splines having proximal portions, distal portions and medial portions therein between, wherein the electrodes are substantially flat electrodes and are substantially unidirectionally oriented towards a direction outside of the basket. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271138 | BASKET STYLE CARDIAC MAPPING CATHETER HAVING A FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTION OF CARDIAC RHYTHM DISORDERS - A system for sensing multiple local electric voltages from endocardial surface of a heart, includes: an elongate tubular member; a plurality of flexible splines having proximal portions, distal portions and medial portions therein between; an anchor for securably affixing the proximal portions of the splines; a tip for securably affixing the distal portions of the splines; and a polymeric member including opposed a first open end and a second open end defining an open lumen therein between and an inner member surface and an outer member surface, wherein at least one of the plurality of flexible splines is at least partially disposed within the lumen of the polymeric member; a flexible electrode assembly strip with one or more exposed electrodes disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the polymeric member. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271139 | BASKET STYLE CARDIAC MAPPING CATHETER HAVING SPLINE BENDS FOR DETECTION OF CARDIAC RHYTHM DISORDERS - A system a system for sensing multiple local electric voltages from endocardial surface of a heart, includes: a first elongate tubular member; a basket assembly including: a plurality of flexible splines for guiding a plurality of exposed electrodes, the splines having proximal portions, distal portions and medial portions therein between; a proximal anchor for securably affixing the proximal portions of the splines; the proximal anchor being secured at the distal end of the first elongate tubular member; a distal tip for securably affixing the distal portions of the splines wherein at least some of the splines in the radially expanded non-spherical shape contain a distal excurvate outward bend disposed at the distal portion of the spline at a location near to the distal tip of the basket assembly to bend the splines back towards the proximal anchor. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271140 | BASKET STYLE CARDIAC MAPPING CATHETER HAVING AN ATRAUMATIC BASKET TIP FOR DETECTION OF CARDIAC RHYTHM DISORDERS - A system for sensing multiple local electric voltages from endocardial surface of a heart, includes: a first elongate tubular member having a lumen, a proximal end and a distal end; and a basket assembly including: a plurality of flexible splines for guiding a plurality of exposed electrodes, the splines having proximal portions and distal portions; an anchor for securably affixing the proximal portions of the splines; the anchor being secured at the distal end of the first elongate tubular member; an encapsulated and filament-wrapped distal tip including an encapsulant and a filament for securably affixing the distal portions of the splines in a predetermined angular relationship at the distal tip; wherein the splines comprise a superelastic material; and wherein the basket assembly has a radially expanded non-cylindrical shape. | 10-25-2012 |
20130102869 | BASKET STYLE CARDIAC MAPPING CATHETER HAVING A FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND AN ATRAUMATIC TIP FOR DETECTION OF CARDIAC RHYTHM DISORDERS - A system for sensing multiple local electric voltages from endocardial surface of a heart, includes: an elongate tubular member; a plurality of flexible splines having proximal portions, distal portions and medial portions therein between; an anchor for securably affixing the proximal portions of the splines; an atraumatic tip for securably affixing the distal portions of the splines; and a polymeric member including opposed a first open end and a second open end defining an open lumen therein between and an inner member surface and an outer member surface, wherein at least one of the plurality of flexible splines is at least partially disposed within the lumen of the polymeric member; a flexible electrode assembly strip with one or more exposed electrodes disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the polymeric member. | 04-25-2013 |
20130331677 | BASKET STYLE CARDIAC MAPPING CATHETER HAVING A FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR SENSING MONOPHASIC ACTION POTENTIALS - A system for sensing monophasic action potentials from endocardial tissue of a heart, includes: a plurality of flexible splines; an anchor for securably affixing the proximal portions of the splines; a tip for securably affixing the distal portions of the splines; and a polymeric member including opposed a first open end and a second open end defining an open lumen therein between, where at least one of the plurality of flexible splines is at least partially disposed within the lumen of the polymeric member; a flexible electrode assembly strip with two or more exposed electrodes oppositely disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the polymeric member. | 12-12-2013 |
20140128709 | METHODS FOR DETECTION OF CARDIAC RHYTHM DISORDERS USING BASKET STYLE CARDIAC MAPPING CATHETER - A method for sensing multiple local electric voltages from endocardial surface of a heart, includes: providing a system for sensing multiple local electric voltages from endocardial surface of a heart, including: a first elongate tubular member having a lumen, a proximal end and a distal end; a basket assembly including: a plurality of flexible splines for guiding a plurality of exposed electrodes, the splines having proximal portions, distal portions and medial portions therein between, wherein the electrodes are substantially flat electrodes and are substantially unidirectionally oriented towards a direction outside of the basket. | 05-08-2014 |
20140303469 | METHODS FOR DETECTION OF CARDIAC RHYTHM DISORDERS USING BASKET STYLE CARDIAC MAPPING CATHETER - A method for sensing multiple local electric voltages from endocardial surface of a heart, includes: providing a system for sensing multiple local electric voltages from endocardial surface of a heart, including: a first elongate tubular member having a lumen, a proximal end and a distal end; a basket assembly including: a plurality of flexible splines for guiding a plurality of exposed electrodes, the splines having proximal portions, distal portions and medial portions therein between, wherein the electrodes are substantially flat electrodes and are substantially unidirectionally oriented towards a direction outside of the basket. | 10-09-2014 |
Thomas F. Kordis, Evergreen, CO US
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20100226210 | Vigilante acoustic detection, location and response system - A system and method for detecting the exact location of an acoustic event, the system comprising a plurality of variably spaced sensors, wherein each sensor comprises an omnidirectional microphone for detecting the acoustic event; a global positioning system (GPS); and a transmitter receiver for transmitting (i) the time that the acoustic event arrived at a particular sensor and (ii) the location of the particular sensor at the time the acoustic event arrived at the particular sensor; and a central processor radio-linked to the plurality of variably spaced sensors comprising a software program comprising at least one algorithm for determining the location of the acoustic event. | 09-09-2010 |
Thomas F. Lilley, Jr., New Milford, CT US
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20100016804 | NEEDLE TIP SPRING PROTECTOR - A needle tip spring protector for a needle having a proximal end, a distal end, and a shaft extending therebetween. The needle tip spring protector includes a spring that circumferentially surrounds a portion of the needle shaft and is restrained in a state wherein its inner diameter is large enough to allow the shaft to move freely within the spring. When the needle is moved to a position in which its distal end is at least partly within the spring, at least one of the ends of the spring releases from restraint such that the spring automatically returns to a state in which its inner diameter is sized so as to grippingly engage the shaft of the needle. Thus, after activation, the spring securely surrounds the distal end of the needle to protect healthcare workers and others from accidental contact with the needle's distal end. When used in conjunction with a catheter assembly, the needle tip spring protector may passively release from the catheter hub after the spring is automatically activated. | 01-21-2010 |
Thomas F. Lukareski, New Lenox, IL US
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20130046884 | INTEGRATED ASSET TRACKING, TASK MANAGER, AND VIRTUAL CONTAINER FOR DATA CENTER MANAGEMENT - The present invention provides for the integration of a an infrastructure management software (IMS) asset tracking system, an IMS task manager (ITM) and an IMS virtual container or virtual container feature to alleviate issues such as personnel scheduling issues, lost asset issues and service outages within a data center. | 02-21-2013 |
Thomas F. Marinis, Haverhill, MA US
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20080217773 | Removal of integrated circuits from packages - Packaging is substantially entirely removed from an integrated circuit die. The method allows the batch processing of several integrated circuit dies, such that packaging is removed from each die approximately simultaneously. | 09-11-2008 |
20110047776 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A CRYSTAL - In various embodiments, a crystal is inserted within a flexible membrane through an opening formed by manipulation of the membrane. | 03-03-2011 |
20130025369 | Inertial Measurement Systems, and Methods of Use and Manufacture Thereof - A micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement system facilitates accurate location and/or attitude measurements via passive thermal management of MEMS inertial sensors. Accuracy of the system is also improved by subjecting the inertial sensors to programmed single-axis gimbal motion, and by performing coarse and fine adjustments to the attitude estimates obtained by the system based on the programmed motion and on the passive thermal management of the sensors. | 01-31-2013 |
Thomas F. Marinis, Jr., Haverhill, MA US
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20110097623 | SMALL-SCALE BATTERIES AND ELECTRODES FOR USE THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to batteries or other electrochemical devices. In some embodiments, the present invention relates to small-scale batteries or microbatteries. For example, in one aspect of the invention, a battery may have a volume of no more than about 5 mm3, while having an energy density of at least about 400 Wh/l. Other aspect of the invention is directed to techniques of packaging such batteries. | 04-28-2011 |
Thomas F. Meyer, Tubingen DE
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20080200665 | Nucleic acid molecules encoding proteins which impart the adhesion of Neisseria cells to human cells - Described are nucleic acid molecules encoding proteins mediating the adhesion of bacteria of the genus | 08-21-2008 |
Thomas F. Meyer, Berlin DE
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20120282674 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN INFLUENZA VIRUS - The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention or/and treatment of an influenza virus infection. | 11-08-2012 |
20130004502 | INFLUENZA TARGETS - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an inhibitor of influenza virus replication. Yet another aspect is a screening method for identification of new targets for the prevention, alleviation or/and treatment of influenza. | 01-03-2013 |
20130116302 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHLAMYDIAL INFECTION - Subject of the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one inhibitor of a microorganism selected from the family Chlamydiaceae. | 05-09-2013 |
Thomas F. Meyer, Falkensee DE
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20110150897 | INFLUENZA TARGETS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising modulators of kinases, kinase binding polypeptides or/and an inhibitor for influenza virus replication for the prevention or/and treatment of influenza. | 06-23-2011 |
20110245150 | TARGETS FOR TREATMENT OF CHLAMYDIAL INFECTIONS - The present invention relates to a screening method for identification of a compound suitable for the prevention, treatment or/and diagnosis of an infection with Chlamydiaceae. | 10-06-2011 |
Thomas F. Misson, Jr., New York, NY US
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20100030670 | METHOD OF MONITORING DIFFERENT DEBIT CARD TRANSACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A SINGLE FUNDING SOURCE - The invention herein relates to a method of monitoring different debit card transactions associated with a single funding source. In particular, the method includes associating first and second debit cards with a single funding source, the first and second debit cards having different identification codes, different levels of transaction data and having different characteristics associated therewith. Further, the method includes reviewing debit card transactions settled from the funding source. Debit card transactions associated with the first and second debit cards are identified. Separate records are maintained for the debit card transactions identified with the first debit card and for debit card transactions identified with the second debit card. Advantageously, the method of the subject invention permits personal and business expenses settled from a single funding source to be identified and for records to be maintained thereof. | 02-04-2010 |
Thomas F. Neils, Minneapolis, MN US
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20080230530 | HEATING BLANKET - An electric heating blanket including a flexible sheet-like heating element and a shell. The shell covers the heating blanket an includes two sheets of flexible material welded together. | 09-25-2008 |
20090099631 | MULTI-ZONE ELECTRIC WARMING BLANKET - A multi-zone electric heating blanket. The blanket may be shaped to cover the outstretched arms or other body parts of a patient. The blanket includes first and second body part portions and a connecting bridge. The interconnection via the bridge leaves an open gap between the first and second body part portions for unblocked access to the patient. A power controller may supply power to heating elements in both body part portions based on a temperature sensor in one of the body part portions. | 04-16-2009 |
20100161016 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EFFECTIVELY WARMING A PATIENT - A patient warming blanket includes a pouch and a flexible heating assembly. The flexible heating assembly is enclosed within the pouch and includes, at least in part, a flexible sheet-like heater and a temperature sensor assembly attached to the heater in proximity to a surface thereof; a visible marker is located on an exterior of the pouch to identify a location of the temperature sensor. A method for covering a patient with the patient warming blanket, in order to effectively warm the patient, includes viewing the marker so as to position an area of the blanket, which corresponds to the sensor location, for direct contact with the patient, when the blanket is placed over the patient. | 06-24-2010 |
20120279953 | HEATED UNDER-BODY WARMING SYSTEMS - A heated underbody supports including heated mattresses, heated mattress overlays and heated pads, and methods of using heated underbody supports, for therapeutic warming. The heated underbody supports include a heater assembly and a layer of compressible support material. The heater assembly includes a flexible heating element , first and second bus bars, and a temperature sensor. The flexible heating element is a conductive fabric which can be adapted to stretch into a 3-dimensional compound curve without wrinkling or folding while maintain electrical conductivity, and wherein the heating element is adapted to return to the planar shape when pressure is removed. The flexible heating element may include a fabric which is coated with a conductive or semi-conductive polymer. The heated underbody support may also include a water resistant shell which may encase the heater assembly and the compressible support material. | 11-08-2012 |
20120312797 | HEATING BLANKET - An electric heating blanket including a flexible sheet-like heating element and a shell. The shell covers the heating blanket and includes two sheets of flexible material welded together. | 12-13-2012 |
20140263265 | HEATING BLANKET - An electric blanket including a flexible sheet-like heating element, a shell comprising two flexible sheets covering the heating element, one or more welds coupling the sheet of the shell about the edges to hermetically seal the heating element there between; and a flexible insulating layer extending over the heating element and covered by the shell providing at least one of thermal insulation and electrical insulation, wherein the heating element is held in position between the two sheets of the shell without using connectors that pierce the two sheets. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas F. Papale, Sterling, MA US
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20080290164 | Handheld automatic target acquisition system - A target acquisition system. The novel system includes a housing, a first mechanism for obtaining position coordinates of the housing, a second mechanism for measuring a pointing angle from the housing toward a target, and a third mechanism for calculating coordinates of the target using the pointing angle and housing coordinates. The system may also include a fourth mechanism for determining a distance between the housing and the target, and a control circuit for receiving a user signal and in response thereto acquiring the housing coordinates, pointing angle, and distance data. The target coordinates may be calculated from the housing coordinates, pointing angle, and distance data, or from two or more sets of position coordinates and corresponding pointing angle data. The system may also include a transmitter for automatically transmitting the target coordinates to a remote weapons system or network. | 11-27-2008 |
Thomas F. Parkerton, Cypress, TX US
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20130142717 | OFFSHORE GAS SEPARATION PROCESS - A process for the selective absorption of normally gaseous acid components from hydrocarbon gas mixtures containing both the acidic components and gaseous non-acidic components which is carried out in a gas separation unit located at an offshore marine production installation. The sorbent used in the process comprises a severely sterically hindered amino ether. The process is capable of selectively removing H | 06-06-2013 |
Thomas F. Polonus, Evanston, IL US
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20110004620 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPARING AND UTILIZING ACTIVITY INFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A method of aggregating and using medical device data from a plurality of remote institutions. The system and method electronically receives at a central computer system a plurality of established medical device data, each of the plurality of established medical device data being received from a respective medication delivery system, each of the respective medication delivery systems having a respective plurality of medical devices within the respective remote institution, such as medication delivery pumps, associated therewith and utilized therein. The system and method electronically combines and stores the plurality of established medical device data from each of the plurality of remote institutions within a memory, and electronically provides a remote client computer access to at least one of a central reporting application adapted for providing summary information to the remote client computer about the medical device data, and/or other applications. | 01-06-2011 |
20110022625 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPARING AND UTILIZING ACTIVITY INFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A method of aggregating and using medical device data from a plurality of remote institutions. The system and method electronically receives at a central computer system a plurality of established medical device data, each of the plurality of established medical device data being received from a respective medication delivery system, each of the respective medication delivery systems having a respective plurality of medical devices within the respective remote institution, such as medication delivery pumps, associated therewith and utilized therein. The system and method electronically combines and stores the plurality of established medical device data from each of the plurality of remote institutions within a memory, and electronically provides a remote client computer access to at least one of a central reporting application adapted for providing summary information to the remote client computer about the medical device data, and/or other applications. | 01-27-2011 |
20110093504 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPARING AND UTILIZING ACTIVITY INFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A method of aggregating and using medical device data from a plurality of remote institutions. The system and method electronically receives at a central computer system a plurality of established medical device data, each of the plurality of established medical device data being received from a respective medication delivery system, each of the respective medication delivery systems having a respective plurality of medical devices within the respective remote institution, such as medication delivery pumps, associated therewith and utilized therein. The system and method electronically combines and stores the plurality of established medical device data from each of the plurality of remote institutions within a memory, and electronically provides a remote client computer access to at least one of a central reporting application adapted for providing summary information to the remote client computer about the medical device data, and/or other applications. | 04-21-2011 |
20150058044 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPARING AND UTILIZING ACTIVITY INFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A method of aggregating and using medical device data from a plurality of remote institutions. The system and method electronically receives at a central computer system a plurality of established medical device data, each of the plurality of established medical device data being received from a respective medication delivery system, each of the respective medication delivery systems having a respective plurality of medical devices within the respective remote institution, such as medication delivery pumps, associated therewith and utilized therein. The system and method electronically combines and stores the plurality of established medical device data from each of the plurality of remote institutions within a memory, and electronically provides a remote client computer access to at least one of a central reporting application adapted for providing summary information to the remote client computer about the medical device data, and/or other applications. | 02-26-2015 |
Thomas F. Porlick, Brighton, MI US
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20120011925 | ENGINE HEATER USE DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A diagnostic system includes a temperature derivative module and a heater use module. The temperature derivative module determines a derivative of a temperature of one of a fluid of an engine of a vehicle and a component of the engine measured by a temperature sensor after a vehicle startup event. The heater use module selectively indicates that an engine heater was used before the vehicle startup event based on the derivative. | 01-19-2012 |
Thomas F. Powdrill, College Station, TX US
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20090011949 | Methods and devices based upon a novel form of nucleic acid duplex on a surface - Provided herein are biomolecular hybridization devices comprising a substrate with a permanently and covalently attached surface of functional groups and an adsorbed monolayer of unmodified, single-stranded oligonucleotides all of which are 10 to about 24 bases in length as a saturated film of constrained oligonucleotides on the surface via direct non-covalent phosphate-surface adsorptive contact of substantially all phosphate groups of each oligonucleotide. The constrained oligonucleotides are effective to dissociably hybridize to a complementary single-stranded nucleic acid with asymmetric, non-helical base pairing and without oligonucleotide dissociation from the surface of the device. Also, provided are methods for hybridizing solution-state target nucleic acids to probe nucleic acids and for identifying a nucleotide sequence to which a nucleotide-binding protein binds using the biomolecular hybridization devices. | 01-08-2009 |
Thomas F. Ruggirello, Fort Pierce, FL US
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20100108917 | Ultraviolet light sanitizing method and apparatus - A unit, system, and method for disinfecting or sterilizing the entire surface area of an item. The system includes at least one ultraviolet light source producing ultraviolet light for disinfecting an item. In addition, the system including a cavity housing the ultraviolet light source, the cavity having a reflective interior for redirecting light produced by the at least one ultraviolet light source. Furthermore, the system including a shelf positioned above a bottom portion of the cavity to support the item, the shelf capable of passing light produced by the at least one ultraviolet light source therethrough to disinfect an entire surface area of the item. | 05-06-2010 |
20120056102 | Ultraviolet Light Sanitizing Method and Apparatus - A unit, system, and method for disinfecting or sterilizing the entire surface area of an item. The system includes at least one ultraviolet light source producing ultraviolet light for disinfecting the item. In addition, the system including a cavity housing the ultraviolet light source, the cavity having a reflective interior for redirecting light produced by the at least one ultraviolet light source. Furthermore, the system including a shelf positioned above a bottom portion of the cavity to support the item, the shelf capable of passing light produced by the at least one ultraviolet light source there through to disinfect an entire surface area of the item. | 03-08-2012 |
Thomas F. Sacchetta, Media, PA US
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20090293695 | Cutting apparatus for rolled sheet goods - A cutting apparatus for top and front dispensing containers for rolled sheet goods is comprised generally of: 1) a pivotable track assembly capable of engaging and immobilizing a sheet for cutting as more fully described herein, 2) a pair of opposing hinge arms each fixedly attached at their distal end to the opposing ends of the track assembly, 3) mounting means attached to the proximal ends of the hinge arms for mounting of the track assembly to opposing side walls of the container in pivotable fashion, and 4) a cutting assembly slidably disposed on the track assembly. When mounted to the container, the track and cutting assemblies may be rotated from an open sheet loading position to a closed sheet trapping and cutting position against the cutting surface which in one embodiment may be backing strip mounted to the container. | 12-03-2009 |
Thomas F. Schulner, Tacoma, WA US
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20120076977 | REINFORCED WOOD PRODUCT AND REINFORCEMENT COMPONENT - The present disclosure relates to reinforced wood products and reinforcement components for use with wood products. In some embodiments, reinforced wood products according to the disclosure include a wood component and a reinforcement component. The reinforcement component may include one or more metal plates and one or more fixation mechanisms. The metal plates may be attached to at least one reinforced surface of the wood component so that the reinforcement component extends over less than about 35% of the length of the wood component. In some embodiments, reinforcement components according to the disclosure may also include one or more buckling resistance notches. | 03-29-2012 |
Thomas F. Smaidris, Mebourne, FL US
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20110205055 | VALVE MALFUNCTIONING DETECTION SYSTEM FOR A VACUUM SEWER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A valve malfunctioning detection system for use in a vacuum sewer system including a vacuum pit in fluid communication with a vacuum station is provided. The vacuum pit includes a vacuum sewer valve that is moveable between an opened position and a closed position. The valve malfunctioning detection system may include a radio unit adapted to be carried by the vacuum pit, a gateway radio in communication with the radio unit, a hub radio in communication with the gateway radio to receive a signal transmitted by the gateway radio, and a server in communication with the hub radio. The signal transmitted by the radio unit may include an indication of a status of the vacuum sewer valve. | 08-25-2011 |
Thomas F. Smaidris, Melbourne, FL US
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20110239579 | LIQUID-RESISTANT CONTROL SYSTEMS ENCLOSURE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A liquid-resistant control systems enclosure may include a shell, a shaft and at least one shell anchoring member. The shell may include a top, a shell wall connected to and extending downwardly from a perimeter of the top, and a sleeve. The shaft may extend upwardly through a surface pad and may be adapted to pass through the sleeve. The sleeve may include a sleeve wall extending downwardly from an inner perimeter of an opening in the top. The sleeve may matingly engage the shaft to move the shell between a raised position and a lowered position. The shell may be moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The shell may be adapted to be positioned in the latched position when the shell is in the lowered position. | 10-06-2011 |
20120103781 | BIOCHAR GENERATOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A biochar generator to be carried by a vehicle may comprise a pyrolysis chamber, an auger, a heater, and a vapor condenser each connected to the pyrolysis chamber. The biochar generator may also include a synthesis gas collection chamber to collect synthesis gas, and a bio oil collection chamber to collect bio oil, each in communication with the vapor condenser. A biochar collection chamber may be included to collect biochar dispensed from the pyrolysis chamber. | 05-03-2012 |
20120203478 | LIQUID LEVEL DETERMINATION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A liquid level determination system to determine the level of a liquid in a wet we is disclosed. The system may include pressure determination components and a pressure pipe with a pressure sensing pipe end located adjacent to the pressure determination components and a bubbler pipe end locatable at least partially in the wet well. A transducer is used to determine a pressure level within the pressure pipe maintained by a bubbler air compressor. A level detection processor may analyze the pressure level to determine a liquid level in the wet well. An interference dampener is included to mitigate interference originating from the bubbler air compressor. The interference dampener may be provided by transducer plug to restrict air flow. Alternatively, the interference dampener may be provided by a computer operated program to monitor and mitigate the interference. | 08-09-2012 |
20120222994 | FLUID FLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A system is provided to control fluid flow in a wastewater treatment system. The wastewater treatment system may include a wastewater treatment plant and a main that connects a plurality of pump stations to the wastewater treatment plant. Each of the plurality of pump stations may include a wet well and a pump carried by the wet well to pump the wastewater. The system may include a central server and a sensor in communication with the central server to sense a level of wastewater within the wet well. The pump may be moved to an on position when the level of the wastewater in the wet well is at or above a first level. The level of wastewater within the wet well may be systematically manipulated responsive to the central server to control the fluid flow in the wastewater treatment system. The system advantageously enhances fluid management in a wastewater treatment system, increases life span of the wastewater treatment plant, and saves energy associated with running pumps at the pump stations of the wastewater treatment system. | 09-06-2012 |
20130145841 | LIQUID LEVEL DETERMINATION SYSTEM - A liquid level determination system comprises pressure determination components that include an interference dampener to mitigate interference originating from a bubbler air compressor. The system may include a pressure pipe with a pressure sensing pipe end located adjacent to the pressure determination components and a bubbler pipe end locatable at least partially in a wet well. The wet well may include a pump that has a volute. The pressure pipe may further comprise layered pipe sections, and the position of the bubbler pipe end may be calculated so that it is not lower than a level substantially equivalent to a center line through the volute. The bubbler air compressor may provide air pressure to the pressure pipe. | 06-13-2013 |
20130299332 | BIOCHAR GENERATOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A biochar generator may include a pyrolysis chamber, a heater connected to the pyrolysis chamber and a biochar collection chamber in communication with the pyrolysis chamber. A biochar collection chamber sensor may sense a composition of the biochar collected in the biochar collection chamber to define a sensed composition of the biochar. A controller in electrical communication with the biochar collection chamber sensor may utilize the sensed composition of the biochar to dynamically alter conditions in the pyrolysis chamber to alter the composition of the biochar. | 11-14-2013 |
20140048156 | Fluid Flow Management Through a Wastewater Level Manipulation System and Associated Methods - A system is provided to control fluid flow in a wastewater treatment system through wastewater level manipulation. The wastewater treatment system may include a wastewater treatment plant connected to a plurality of pump stations by a main. Each of the plurality of pump stations may include a wet well with a pump therein. The system may include a central server in communication with a sensor to sense a level of wastewater within the wet well. The pump may be automatically moved to an on position when the level of the wastewater in the wet well is at or above a first level and may be automatically moved to an off position when the level of the wastewater in the respective wet well is at or below a pump cutoff level. The central server may systematically manipulate the first level to selectively set the level of wastewater within the wet well. | 02-20-2014 |
20140331571 | LIQUID-RESISTANT CONTROL SYSTEMS ENCLOSURE - A liquid-resistant control systems enclosure may include a shell, a shaft and at least one shell anchoring member. The shell may include a top, a shell wall connected to and extending downwardly from a perimeter of the top, and a sleeve. The shaft may extend upwardly through a surface pad and may be adapted to pass through the sleeve. The sleeve may include a sleeve wall extending downwardly from an inner perimeter of an opening in the top. The sleeve may matingly engage the shaft to move the shell between a raised position and a lowered position. The shell may be moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The shell may be adapted to be positioned in the latched position when the shell is in the lowered position. | 11-13-2014 |
Thomas F. Soldau, Bedford, NH US
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20110144574 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for An Infusion Pump Assembly - A system for delivery of a volume of infusible fluid. The system includes a controller configured to calculate a trajectory for delivering infusible fluid, the trajectory comprising at least one volume of fluid, and determine a schedule for delivering the at least one volume of fluid according to the trajectory, wherein the schedule comprising an interval and a volume of infusible fluid for delivery. The system also includes a volume sensor assembly for determining the at least one volume of fluid delivered, wherein the controller recalculates the trajectory based on the volume of fluid delivered. | 06-16-2011 |
20140054883 | Infusion Pump Assembly - A fluid connector assembly is disclosed. The fluid connector assembly includes a body portion, a plug portion located on the body portion, the plug portion comprising a fluid path, a tubing, a first end of the tubing fluidly connected to the plug fluid path, a catch feature located on a first end of the body portion and configured to interact with a reservoir, and a latching feature located on a second end of the body portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir. | 02-27-2014 |
20140107579 | Infusion Pump Assembly - A fluid connector assembly is disclosed. The fluid connector assembly includes a body portion, a plug portion located on the body portion, the plug portion comprising a fluid path, a tubing, a first end of the tubing fluidly connected to the plug fluid path, a catch feature located on a first end of the body portion and configured to interact with a reservoir, and a latching feature located on a second end of the body portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir. | 04-17-2014 |
Thomas F. Steinkraus, Glendora, CA US
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20110089390 | POST MOUNT FOR LIGHTED HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY - Provided is a post assembly configured for use with a lighted handrail, wherein the post assembly includes a post body sized to house a driver or other operational components associated with the lighting components disposed within the lighted handrail. In this regard, such components may be disposed in relatively close proximity to the lighted handrail, making the overall assembly safer, more energy efficient. Furthermore, by disposing the components within the post body, such components may be more easily accessed for routine maintenance and repair. | 04-21-2011 |
20110090680 | LED REFLECTOR FIXTURE - Provided is a light fixture having a first elongate body defining a mounting surface. A light module is disposed adjacent the mounting surface and includes a module body and a plurality of light emitting devices disposed on the mounting body. The light emitting device defines an emitting axis about which light is emitted. The fixture further includes a first reflector member and a second reflector member disposed on opposed sides of the emitting axis for reflecting light emanated by the light emitting devices. The first reflector member and the second reflector member are pivotable to vary the angle at which light is emitted from the light fixture. | 04-21-2011 |
Thomas F. Theiner, Sammamish, WA US
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20080301574 | Modeling, Monitoring, and Analysis of Computer Services - Computer services and other computer entities may be monitored and evaluated by using a model that defines the services and relationships between the services. The model may be used during discovery for finding entities and creating instances of the entities and instances of the relationships between entities. After discovery, data may be collected and stored in a database by monitoring or instrumenting the entity. Analysis of the data may include tracking performance and monitoring the health of a service or other entity. The relationships may be used to graphically display various entities in many useful manners, including graphical representations of the health of various entities. | 12-04-2008 |
20090006954 | UNIFIED USER EXPERIENCE USING CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION, DATA ATTRIBUTES AND DATA MODELS - Various implementations are described herein for providing unified user experiences using data attributes and data models. By referencing structural information of data attributes included in data models, users are able to interact with and/or view related data stored in different databases. Contextual information for the different databases, data attributes, and data models provide a seamless unified user experience when running reports, scripts, web controls and so forth associated with the related data. | 01-01-2009 |
Thomas F. Thomspon, Highland Mills, NY US
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Thomas F. Tureaud, Fairfax, VA US
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20120145064 | Docking Apparatuses and Methods - An intercepting vehicle, which is being towed by a towing vehicle, may home in on and attach to a retrievable vehicle that catches up to the intercepting vehicle from behind. Then, the intercepting vehicle, with the retrievable vehicle docked thereto, may be brought to the towing vehicle by reeling in the intercepting vehicle with the retrievable vehicle docked thereto. | 06-14-2012 |
Thomas F. Votel, Sunfish Lake, MN US
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20130092283 | POLE WEIGHT AND METHOD FOR FILLING THE SAME - Disclosed are a pole weight device and method of filling a weighting enclosure, comprising an integrated funnel structure to assist in filling the enclosure. In one aspect, the device comprises a body defining a first chamber. The first chamber includes a closed bottom, closed sides and an upwardly facing open top. The funnel can extend outwardly from the open top in a deployed position and can fold inside of the chamber in the retracted position. A closure can be disposed at the interface of the funnel and open top. A single or a plurality of chambers can be defined in the body, each with its own integral funnel. The chambers can be of any desired shape and size. A closure can be provided to the opening in the chamber. | 04-18-2013 |
Thomas F. Waayers, Sint Michielsgestel NL
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20100188096 | TESTING OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH A PLURALITY OF CLOCK DOMAINS - An integrated circuit comprises a plurality of clock domains ( | 07-29-2010 |
Thomas F. Wenisch, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110264937 | COMPUTER ENERGY CONSERVATION WITH A SCALABLE PSU CONFIGURATION - A power management method for use by a blade server or other networked computer having a CPU, memory, network interface, and timer. The method includes monitoring processes in the computer, determining that the computer has become idle, and switching the CPU and memory from an active state to a low power state while maintaining the network interface and timer in an active state. Power management for multicore processors is also provided. A power supply system can be used for providing shared power to groups of the networked computers that each have a similar active power demand. Each PSU in the power supply system is capable of supplying the active power demand at an efficiency greater than a preselected desired minimum efficiency. Changes in power requirements resulting from a computer switching between low power and active states can be accommodated by switching a single PSU into or out of the system. | 10-27-2011 |
20140317389 | COMPUTATIONAL SPRINTING USING MULTIPLE CORES - A multi-core processing system that uses computational sprinting to generate high levels of computational output for short periods of time at power consumption levels that are not sustainable over longer periods of time due to thermal and/or other constraints. This is done using a number of processing cores that, when operated simultaneously, utilize available thermal capacity within the system to consume power and produce heat that is in excess of a thermal design power (TDP) of the system, but is tolerable because of the short period of operation. The system and/or method described herein may include thermal capacitors in the form of phase change materials (PCMs), may implement normal, sprint and/or cooling modes of operation, and may employ parallel sprinting, frequency sprinting, sprint pacing and/or sprint-and-rest techniques, to cite several possibilities. | 10-23-2014 |
Thomas F. West, Ramsey, MN US
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20090118778 | SET SCREW-LESS PACEMAKER HEADER WITH LEAD LOCK SYSTEM - A header for an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker which contains an advantageous molded design with encapsulated wires and conductive features. The header including a specifically formed lead lock member in which a plurality of collets residing in bores in the molded housing are used to retain and lock implantable leads in place without the use of set screws. | 05-07-2009 |
20120090161 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SET SCREW-LESS PACEMAKER HEADER WITH LEAD LOCK SYSTEM - A method for manufacturing a header for an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker which contains an advantageous molded design with encapsulated wires and conductive features. The header including a specifically formed lead lock member in which a plurality of collets residing in bores in the molded housing are used to retain and lock implantable leads in place without the use of set screws. | 04-19-2012 |
Thomas F. White, Louisville, KY US
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20100162747 | REFRIGERATOR WITH A CONVERTIBLE COMPARTMENT - A refrigerator includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a multi-functional compartment that is disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment and is adjustable between temperature modes selected from the group consisting of a fresh food temperature mode, a soft freeze mode, a freezer mode and a chiller temperature mode. | 07-01-2010 |
Thomas F. Woiwode, San Francisco, CA US
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20100016254 | GEMCITABINE PRODRUGS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides gemcitabine prodrugs, methods of making gemcitabine prodrugs, pharmaceutical compositions of gemcitabine prodrugs and methods of using gemcitabine prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions of using gemcitabine prodrugs to treat or prevent diseases or disorders such as cancer or viral infections. | 01-21-2010 |