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20110004273 | SOUND COMMAND TO STIMULATION CONVERTER - A method and system for stimulating a tissue-stimulating prosthesis is disclosed. The method and system comprise receiving a sound command, such a MIDI command, and converting the sound to a stimulation signal. The stimulation signal is then used to provide stimulation to a recipient so that the recipient may perceive sound in accordance with the received sound command. | 01-06-2011 |
20120143284 | IMPLANT STIMULATION DEVICE - An implantable stimulation device is disclosed which provides for reduced power consumption when compared with bipolar stimulation and better stimulation performance when compared with monopolar stimulation. Implantable stimulator devices use less power in monopolar stimulation mode than that of bipolar stimulation but stimulation performance is greater when using bipolar stimulation. The device comprises circuitry capable of simultaneous stimulation between a reference electrode and an electrode of a stimulation array and between electrodes of the stimulation array, the ratio of current to the reference electrode and array electrodes being selectable. | 06-07-2012 |
20120300953 | INTEGRITY EVALUATION SYSTEM IN AN IMPLANTABLE HEARING PROSTHESIS - An implantable hearing prosthesis, comprising an integrated integrity system. The integrity system is configured to measure one or more electrical characteristics of at least one component of the prosthesis, to evaluate the integrity of the prosthesis based on the measurements, and to perform at least one diagnostic operation based on the evaluation. | 11-29-2012 |
20120316454 | ELECTRODE IMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY - Aspects of the present invention are generally directed to impedance spectroscopy in an active implantable medical device (AIMD) comprising a component with one or more electrodes. In an embodiment, the AIMD applies a signal at a plurality of frequencies using one or more of the electrodes. Measurements are then obtained for the applied signal to determine impedance(s) at the applied frequencies of the tissue in which the electrodes are located. | 12-13-2012 |
20140058314 | PHARMACEUTICAL AGENT DELIVERY IN A STIMULATING MEDICAL DEVICE - A stimulating medical device comprising a stimulating assembly implantable proximate to nerve cells of a recipient having at least one agent delivery port and a plurality of electrical contacts; an electrical stimulation controller configured to generate electrical stimulation signals for application to a first population of the nerve cells via one or more of the plurality of electrical contacts; a pharmaceutical agent source configured to provide a pharmaceutical agent to the at least one delivery port for application to a second population of the nerve cells; and a pharmaceutical agent controller configured to control one or more of the pharmaceutical agent source and the at least one delivery port to cause selective application of the pharmaceutical agent to the second population of nerve cells. | 02-27-2014 |
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20090136526 | CD19 Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - This invention, inter alia, relates to CD19 binding agents and methods of using such CD19 binding agents for treating disease. | 05-28-2009 |
20090148942 | HUMANIZED ANTI-CD70 BINDING AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are CD70 binding agents, such as humanized anti-CD70 antibodies and fragments and derivatives, that exert a cytotoxic, cytostatic or immunomodulatory on CD70 expressing cells, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the antibody, fragment or derivative. Also disclosed are methods for the treatment of CD70-expressing cancers and immunological disorders, comprising administering to a subject the CD70 binding agents or pharmaceutical compositions. | 06-11-2009 |
20100158909 | Variant Target Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides variant target binding agents and methods relating to the use of such binding agents for the prophylaxis or treatment of cancers and immunological disorders. The variant target binding agent is conjugated to a therapeutic agent that exerts a cytotoxic, cytostatic, or immunomodulatory effect on target cells. | 06-24-2010 |
20100239571 | CD30 Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to CD30 binding agents and methods of using such binding agents for treating disease characterized by expression of CD30 antigen. | 09-23-2010 |
20110312088 | CD19 BINDING AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention, inter alia, relates to CD19 binding agents and methods of using such CD19 binding agents for treating disease. | 12-22-2011 |
20120045436 | Humanized Anti-CD70 Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - Disclosed are CD70 binding agents, such as humanized anti-CD70 antibodies and fragments and derivatives, that exert a cytotoxic, cytostatic or immunomodulatory on CD70 expressing cells, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the antibody, fragment or derivative. Also disclosed are methods for the treatment of CD70-expressing cancers and immunological disorders, comprising administering to a subject the CD70 binding agents or pharmaceutical compositions. | 02-23-2012 |
20120294853 | CD19 Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - This invention, inter alia, relates to CD19 binding agents and methods of using such CD19 binding agents for treating disease. | 11-22-2012 |
20140178936 | Humanized Anti-CD70 Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - Disclosed are CD70 binding agents, such as humanized anti-CD70 antibodies and fragments and derivatives, that exert a cytotoxic, cytostatic or immunomodulatory on CD70 expressing cells, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the antibody, fragment or derivative. Also disclosed are methods for the treatment of CD70-expressing cancers and immunological disorders, comprising administering to a subject the CD70 binding agents or pharmaceutical compositions. | 06-26-2014 |
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20100088799 | Load Bearing Tactical Vest - A load-bearing vest comprising a yoke, a core, attached to the yoke and comprising a telescoping assembly, and a waist belt, attached to the core. | 04-15-2010 |
20100107291 | Leg Guards - A ballistic leg guard is provided and includes a pliable outer shell or housing that encompasses a inner ballistic cores which are housed or contained within an inner shell or housing. Secured to exterior portions of the ballistic leg guard are a series of attaching straps and buckles that facilitate the securement of the ballistic leg guard to the wearer lower limb. Secured to and incorporated into an upper portion of the ballistic leg guard is a tourniquet. In one design, the interior ballistic cores comprise high performance fibers such as an aramid fiber, high molecular weight polyethylene, a combination of these, or other high performance fiber types. | 05-06-2010 |
20100107861 | Ballistic Seat Cover - A ballistic seat-back cover is provided and includes a pliable outer shell or housing that encompasses a inner ballistic cores which are housed or contained within an inner shell or housing. Secured to and included with exterior portions of the ballistic seat-back cover are a series of grommets that facilitate securing the ballistic seat-back cover and attaching external devices and items to a portion of the seat-back cover. Secured and incorporated into the outer cover on one surface is a plurality of webbing or strapping materials configured and spaced for efficient utilization in attaching MOLLE style items. In some embodiments, the interior ballistic cores comprise high performance fibers such as an aramid fiber, high molecular weight polyethylene, a combination of these, or other high performance fiber types. | 05-06-2010 |
20100126337 | Vehicle Gunner's Protection Cuppola - An anti-ballistic guard is provided and includes a rigid frame that includes an outer portion of rigid ballistic material and an inner portion that includes a pliable outer shell or housing that encompasses an inner thermally resistant core which is housed or contained within an inner shell or housing and a inner ballistic core which is housed or contained within an inner shell or housing. Secured to exterior portions of the inner portion housing are pluralities of attachment points that facilitate the securement of the inner portion to the rigid frame. In one design, the inner portion outer cover comprises flame retardant, high performance fibers such as arimid, O-PAN, or a combination of these, and other high performance fibers. | 05-27-2010 |
20100212485 | Arm Guards - A ballistic arm guard is provided and includes a pliable outer shell or housing that encompasses inner ballistic cores which are housed or contained within an inner shell or housing. Secured to exterior portions of the ballistic arm guard are a series of attaching straps and buckles that facilitates the securing of the ballistic arm guard to the wearer's upper limb. Secured to and incorporated into an upper portion of the ballistic arm guard is a tourniquet. In one design, the interior ballistic cores comprise high performance fibers such as an aramid fiber, high molecular weight polyethylene, a combination of these, or other high performance fibers types. | 08-26-2010 |
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20110126387 | Release Mechanism - Arrangement with one or more buckles, wherein each buckle has at least two buckle parts that are detachably connectable with each other, at least one release mechanism, actuatable by means of pressure for detaching the buckle parts from each other, and at least one pressure accumulator connected via at least one pressure line with the buckle(s) for actuating the release mechanism of the buckle, and with at least one release valve for opening a pressure connection guided via the pressure line between the pressure accumulator and the buckle or the buckles, and with at least one trigger for actuating the release valve, wherein the arrangement has a pump for the build-up of pressure in the pressure accumulator. | 06-02-2011 |
20110127307 | PERSONAL LOAD CARRYING RELEASE - Release of attachment assemblies. Attachment assemblies including releasing means, a trigger; and cables in mechanical communication with the releasing means and with the trigger for operation of each releasing means having such mechanical communication. | 06-02-2011 |
20110239419 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUICK RELEASE - The system and method for quick release can include a remote release enclosure having a connection side and a trigger side, at least one cable assembly traversing through the release enclosure from the connection side to the trigger side, a trigger assembly coupled the at least one cable assembly, and a plurality of attachment assemblies coupled the other end of the at least one cable assembly. The trigger assembly can be operatively coupled to each of the plurality of attachment assemblies via the cable assemblies. The attachment assemblies can have a male portion having an inner guide post between at least two outer guide posts and a female portion. The cable assemblies can couple the male portions of the attachment assemblies to the trigger assembly such that movement of the trigger assembly can release or disengage the male portion of the attachment assembly from the female portion. | 10-06-2011 |
20130261521 | LOAD CARRIER FRAME AND SYSTEM - Upper assembly including slot, hole array. Lower assembly conforming to hips. Lower assembly anchoring holes shaped/spaced as array. Lower assembly fastener hole for each slot; fastener hole having same position relative to anchoring holes as slot to array; having horizontal dimension equal to horizontal dimension of corresponding slot. Adjuster plate including anchoring points spaced as array holes. Each anchoring point dimensioned less than corresponding hole so as to fit snugly therein, and projecting a distance equal to thickness of corresponding upper and lower assembly anchoring hole. Forming an adjuster plate fastener hole for each lower assembly fastener hole. Each adjuster plate fastener hole having same position relative to anchoring points as slot to array. Releasable fastener for each lower assembly fastener hole. As assembled, fastener secures adjuster plate to upper and lower assembly such that anchoring points of adjuster plate are positioned through upper assembly and lower assembly anchoring holes. | 10-03-2013 |
20140230200 | System and Method for Quick Release - The system and method for quick release can include a remote release enclosure having a connection side and a trigger side. at least one cable assembly traversing through the release enclosure from the connection side to the trigger side, a trigger assembly coupled the at least one cable assembly, and a plurality of attachment, assemblies coupled the other end of the at least, one cable assembly. The trigger assembly can be operatively coupled to each of the plurality of attachment assemblies via the cable assemblies. The attachment assemblies can have a male portion having an inner guide post between at least two outer guide posts and a female portion. The cable assemblies can couple the male portions of the attachment assemblies to the trigger assembly such that movement of the trigger assembly can release or disengage the male portion of the attachment assembly from the female portion. | 08-21-2014 |
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20110112462 | PHARMACEUTICAL AGENT DELIVERY IN A STIMULATING MEDICAL DEVICE - A stimulating medical device comprising a stimulating assembly implantable proximate to nerve cells of a recipient having at least one agent delivery port and a plurality of electrical contacts; an electrical stimulation controller configured to generate electrical stimulation signals for application to a first population of the nerve cells via one or more of the plurality of electrical contacts; a pharmaceutical agent source configured to provide a pharmaceutical agent to the at least one delivery port for application to a second population of the nerve cells; and a pharmaceutical agent controller configured to control one or more of the pharmaceutical agent source and the at least one delivery port to cause selective application of the pharmaceutical agent to the second population of nerve cells. | 05-12-2011 |
20110166627 | VARIABLE IMPEDANCE BYPASS PATHWAY FOR A TISSUE STIMULATING PROSTHESIS - A method and apparatus for neural stimulation are disclosed. The principle is that a conventional current path is used to deliver the stimulus to neural structures, but an alternative current path is provided to bypass the neural structures during the opposite polarity part of the current flow. As a consequence, charge balance can be provided at the tissue/electrode interface, whilst delivering stimuli which are not charge balanced to the neural structures. | 07-07-2011 |
20110178579 | ACTIVE ELECTRODE STATE CONTROL SYSTEM - A body stimulating device operatively adapted to provide electrical stimuli within a body, the device including stimulating electrodes, stimulus generator, and electrode voltage sensors, said electrode voltage sensors operatively measuring the DC/LF voltage of the electrodes, wherein if the sensors determine that the electrode voltage for an electrode is outside a predetermined range, then a compensating current is applied to that electrode, so as to reduce the voltage. | 07-21-2011 |