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20090092933 | Methods of Lithographically Patterning a Substrate - A method of lithographically patterning a substrate that has photoresist having removal areas and non-removal areas includes first exposing at least the non-removal areas to radiation effective to increase outer surface roughness of the photoresist in the non-removal areas at least post-develop but ineffective to change photoresist solubility in a developer for the photoresist to be cleared from the non-removal areas upon develop with the developer. Second exposing of radiation to the removal areas is conducted to be effective to change photoresist solubility in the developer for the photoresist to be cleared from the removal areas upon develop with the developer. The photoresist is developed with the developer effective to clear photoresist from the removal areas and to leave photoresist in the non-removal areas that has outer surface roughness in the non-removal areas which is greater than that before the first exposing. Other implementations and embodiments are contemplated. | 04-09-2009 |
20110117719 | METHODS OF PROCESSING SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES IN FORMING SCRIBE LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS - A method of processing a semiconductor substrate in forming scribe line alignment marks includes forming pitch multiplied non-circuitry features within scribe line area of a semiconductor substrate. Individual of the features, in cross-section, have a maximum width which is less than a minimum photolithographic feature dimension used in lithographically patterning the substrate. Photoresist is deposited over the features. Such is patterned to form photoresist blocks that are individually received between a respective pair of the features in the cross-section. Individual of the features of the respective pairs have a laterally innermost sidewall in the cross-section. Individual of the photoresist blocks have an opposing pair of first pattern edges in the cross-section that are spaced laterally inward of the laterally innermost sidewalls of the respective pair of the features. Individual of the photoresist blocks have an opposing pair of second pattern edges in the cross-section that self-align laterally outward of the first pattern edges to the laterally innermost sidewalls of the features during the patterning. | 05-19-2011 |
20110287630 | Methods of Processing Semiconductor Substrates In Forming Scribe Line Alignment Marks - A method of processing a semiconductor substrate in forming scribe line alignment marks includes forming pitch multiplied non-circuitry features within scribe line area of a semiconductor substrate. Individual of the features, in cross-section, have a maximum width which is less than a minimum photolithographic feature dimension used in lithographically patterning the substrate. Photoresist is deposited over the features. Such is patterned to form photoresist blocks that are individually received between a respective pair of the features in the cross-section. Individual of the features of the respective pairs have a laterally innermost sidewall in the cross-section. Individual of the photoresist blocks have an opposing pair of first pattern edges in the cross-section that are spaced laterally inward of the laterally innermost sidewalls of the respective pair of the features. Individual of the photoresist blocks have an opposing pair of second pattern edges in the cross-section that self-align laterally outward of the first pattern edges to the laterally innermost sidewalls of the features during the patterning. | 11-24-2011 |
20130059255 | Methods of Lithographically Patterning a Substrate - A method of lithographically patterning a substrate that has photoresist having removal areas and non-removal areas includes first exposing at least the non-removal areas to radiation effective to increase outer surface roughness of the photoresist in the non-removal areas at least post-develop but ineffective to change photoresist solubility in a developer for the photoresist to be cleared from the non-removal areas upon develop with the developer. Second exposing of radiation to the removal areas is conducted to be effective to change photoresist solubility in the developer for the photoresist to be cleared from the removal areas upon develop with the developer. The photoresist is developed with the developer effective to clear photoresist from the removal areas and to leave photoresist in the non-removal areas that has outer surface roughness in the non-removal areas which is greater than that before the first exposing. Other implementations and embodiments are contemplated. | 03-07-2013 |
20140154886 | Methods of Processing Semiconductor Substrates In Forming Scribe Line Alignment Marks - A method of processing a semiconductor substrate in forming scribe line alignment marks includes forming pitch multiplied non-circuitry features within scribe line area of a semiconductor substrate. Individual of the features, in cross-section, have a maximum width which is less than a minimum photolithographic feature dimension used in lithographically patterning the substrate. Photoresist is deposited over the features. Such is patterned to form photoresist blocks that are individually received between a respective pair of the features in the cross-section. Individual of the features of the respective pairs have a laterally innermost sidewall in the cross-section. Individual of the photoresist blocks have an opposing pair of first pattern edges in the cross-section that are spaced laterally inward of the laterally innermost sidewalls of the respective pair of the features. Individual of the photoresist blocks have an opposing pair of second pattern edges in the cross-section that self-align laterally outward of the first pattern edges to the laterally innermost sidewalls of the features during the patterning. | 06-05-2014 |
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20090054807 | Targeted biopsy delivery system - This invention relates generally to the targeting and biopsy of tissue for medical purposes, and more particularly to a targeted biopsy system which allows planning of tissue to be sampled, targeting of specific areas of tissue in reference to the plan, capturing the tissue sample and recording the source location of the tissue sample, particularly for use in collecting tissue samples from the prostate gland. A further purpose of this invention is to provide a targeted treatment system which allows planning of tissue to be treated, targeting of specific areas of tissue in reference to the plan, and delivering the treatment to the targeted tissue. | 02-26-2009 |
20110144492 | Targeted Treatment Delivery System - This invention relates generally to the targeting and biopsy of tissue for medical purposes, and more particularly to a targeted biopsy system which allows planning of tissue to be sampled, targeting of specific areas of tissue in reference to the plan, capturing the tissue sample and recording the source location of the tissue sample, particularly for use in collecting tissue samples from the prostate gland. A further purpose of this invention is to provide a targeted treatment system which allows planning of tissue to be treated, targeting of specific areas of tissue in reference to the plan, and delivering the treatment to the targeted tissue. | 06-16-2011 |
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20110262807 | Carbon Nanotube Augmented Sulfur Cathode for an Elemental Sulfur Battery - An electrode for a battery is augmented with vertically aligned carbon nanotubes, allowing both improved storage density of lithium ions and the increase electrical and thermal conductivity. Carbon nanotubes are extremely good electrical and thermal conductors, and can be grown directly on the electrode (e.g., anode or cathode) current collector metals, allowing direct electrical contact. Additionally carbon nanotubes have an ideal aspect ratio, having lengths potentially thousands of times as long as their widths, 10 to 1,000 nanometers. In an embodiment, the carbon nanotube electrode (e.g., a cathode) comprises embedded elemental sulfur, allowing both the improved retention of elemental sulfur and increase electrical conductivity. The surface of carbon nanotubes are nearly chemically identical to carbon, binding the sulfur atoms to the carbon nanotubes, preventing the “loss” of sulfur with the formation of LiS intermediate products. | 10-27-2011 |
20110281156 | Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube Augmented lithium Ion Anode for Batteries - An electrode for a battery is augmented with vertically aligned carbon nanotubes, allowing both improved storage density of lithium ions and the increase electrical and thermal conductivity. Carbon nanotubes are extremely good electrical and thermal conductors, and can be grown directly on the electrode (e.g., anode or cathode) current collector metals, allowing direct electrical contact. Additionally carbon nanotubes have an ideal aspect ratio, having lengths potentially thousands of times as long as their widths, 10 to 1,000 nanometers. In an embodiment, the carbon nanotube electrode (e.g., an anode) comprises a silicon matrix, allowing withstanding volumetric changes exhibited during cycling of the electrochemical cell. In an embodiment, the carbon nanotube electrode (e.g., a cathode) comprises embedded sulfur, allowing both the improved retention of elemental sulfur and increase electrical conductivity. | 11-17-2011 |
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20110313633 | DEVICE FOR NAVIGATING A MOTOR VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF NAVIGATING THE SAME - A method and system for navigation of a motor vehicle with reference to current traffic conditions in an area are presented. The navigation of the motor vehicle includes transmitting signals by a signal transceiver to a navigation unit in the motor vehicle, the signals include at least (a) current velocity information of sampling vehicles in the area or (b) current positional information of the sampling vehicles in the area; computing by the navigation unit at least one of the current velocity information and the current positional information to provide a reference value; and issuing by the navigation unit a warning of a traffic incident in the area if the reference value is smaller than a predetermined value. | 12-22-2011 |
20110313654 | GPS NAVIGATOR - Disclosed is a method and system for identifying a location of interest between a user and an identified endpoint and computing at least one reference vector based on current positional information, current velocity information, and an identified endpoint. A sampling bandwidth is designated based on at least one of current velocity information, current positional information, and current distance to the identified endpoint. One or more locations of interest between the user and the indentified endpoint are identified within the sampling bandwidth. A sampling vector is calculated for at least one of the one or more locations of interest within the sampling bandwidth, and the user is alerted to the sampling vector for the at least one location of interest within the sampling bandwidth. | 12-22-2011 |
20120095680 | GPS NAVIGATOR - Disclosed is a method and system for identifying a location of interest between a user and an identified endpoint and creating a user preference profile containing at least one location of interest to the user. A sampling bandwidth is designated based on current distance to the identified endpoint, wherein the navigation unit dynamically expands the sampling bandwidth as the user approaches within a predetermined distance of the endpoint. At least one user preference profile location of interest is selected that is within the sampling bandwidth that is between the user and the indentified endpoint. A sampling vector is computed for the at least one location of interest within the sampling bandwidth, and the user is alerted to the sampling vector for the at least one location of interest within the sampling bandwidth. | 04-19-2012 |
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20100274282 | Colored Suture Construction - A colored suture includes an elongate woven braid of filaments including one or more ends made of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The suture also includes second and third ends which can be colorable or dyeable before or after incorporation into the elongate woven braid. This invention provides surgeons with improved recognition of suture ends in surgery by construction of a bi-colored co-braid with at least two ends of different color schemes or patterns braided into a UHMWPE construction. One of the colored ends runs continuously from one end of the suture to the other end. The other colored end can be colored only on one half of the end. This provides a suture with two distinguishable ends, while still maintaining a continuous line of color along the length of the suture. | 10-28-2010 |
20120029561 | Coated Colored Medical Devices - The present invention provides, in some embodiments, a medical securement device such as sutures, yarns, meshes, filaments, tapes, knits, and composite braids made from fiber materials like UHMWPE which are coated in whole or in part with a colored coating solution. This invention provides surgeons with improved recognition of suture ends in surgery by construction of sutures with ends having different colors. Additionally, the invention provides surgeons with a means for color coding or marking of medical devices for proper recognition of various devices used in surgery for particular tasks and surgical procedures. | 02-02-2012 |
20140025106 | COLORED SUTURE CONSTRUCTION - A colored suture includes an elongate woven braid of filaments including one or more ends made of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The suture also includes second and third ends which can be colorable or dyeable before or after incorporation into the elongate woven braid. This invention provides surgeons with improved recognition of suture ends in surgery by construction of a hi-colored co-braid with at least two ends of different color schemes or patterns braided into a UHMWPE construction. One of the colored ends runs continuously from one end of the suture to the other end. The other colored end can be colored only on one half of the end. This provides a suture with two distinguishable ends, while still maintaining a continuous line of color along the length of the suture. | 01-23-2014 |
20150066080 | High-Strength Multi-Component Suture - A method for making an expanded, and optionally multi-component and/or colored PTFE monofilament is disclosed. The method includes forming a first paste by mixing a PTFE powder with a hydrocarbon solvent; forming an extrusion preform by pressing the first paste into a form; curing the extrusion preform by exposing the extrusion preform to a first temperature for a first time duration; forming a green monofilament by extruding the first paste through a die; expanding the green monofilament by exposing the green monofilament to a second temperature for a second time duration, the second time duration occurring after the first time duration; stretching the green monofilament substantially along a longitudinal axis of the green monofilament, the stretching the green monofilament occurring after the expanding the green monofilament; and sintering the green monofilament after the stretching the green monofilament. The method may include doing all or some of the expanding, stretching and sintering steps simultaneously. | 03-05-2015 |
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20090188379 | METHODS OF PREVENTING INITIATION OF EXPLOSIVE DEVICES, DEACTIVATED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES, AND A METHOD OF DISRUPTING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A DETONATION DEVICE AND AN EXPLOSIVE DEVICE - A method of preventing initiation of an explosive device. The method comprises substantially encasing an explosive device with a conductive foam. The explosive device is configured to be initiated by an electromagnetic radiation signal, such as that emitted by a transmitter of a wireless door bell device. Deactivated explosive devices are also disclosed. | 07-30-2009 |
20110023744 | PROJECTILES FOR MARKING TARGETS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF UTILIZING THE SAME - Projectiles containing a fluorophore composition comprising a fluorophore compound and an activator composition comprising an activator compound for marking targets are disclosed. Some embodiments include a nose structure with a cavity radially segmented into a plurality of radially isolated compartments by at least one laterally and radially extending internal wall. Additional embodiments include a fore compartment and an aft compartment sealed by a septum. Yet additional embodiments include at least one pressurized cavity and may further include a plunger positioned and configured to pierce each pressurized cavity. Methods of manufacturing target marking projectiles and methods of marking targets are also disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
20120006220 | PROJECTILES FOR MARKING TARGETS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF UTILIZING THE SAME - Projectiles containing a fluorophore composition comprising a fluorophore compound and an activator composition comprising an activator compound for marking targets are disclosed. Some embodiments include a nose structure with a cavity radially segmented into a plurality of radially isolated compartments by at least one laterally and radially extending internal wall. Additional embodiments include a fore compartment and an aft compartment sealed by a septum. Yet additional embodiments include at least one pressurized cavity and may further include a plunger positioned and configured to pierce each pressurized cavity. Methods of manufacturing target marking projectiles and methods of marking targets are also disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
20120185109 | INFRARED SIGNATURE MATCHING SYSTEM, CONTROL CIRCUIT, AND RELATED METHOD - An infrared (IR) signature matching system comprises a heating and cooling device, a plurality of sensors configured to detect information related to the IR signature of the heating and cooling device and a background environment, a controller operably coupled with the heating and cooling device and the plurality of sensors. The controller is configured to receive the information from the plurality of sensors and adjust the temperature of the heating and cooling device until the IR signature of the heating and cooling device and the IR signature of the background environment are at least substantially matched in a selectable sub-region of the IR spectrum. Other systems, control circuits and related methods for matching IR signatures and cloaking objects in the IR spectrum are disclosed herein. | 07-19-2012 |
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20100265086 | VERBAL WARNING SYSTEMS AND OTHER AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF DEVICES, CONTAINERS, PRODUCTS AND OTHER THINGS - Verbal warning labels and other audible warning systems for use with different devices, containers, products and other things in various environments are disclosed herein. An audible warning system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a device having a standardized textual warning associated therewith, and a sound playback system operably coupled to the device. The sound playback device can be configured to audibly output a verbal warning corresponding to the textual warning. The verbal warning can be provided by at least one of a manufacturer, supplier, distributor or retail vendor of the device, and the verbal warning can supplement or replace the standardized textual warning. | 10-21-2010 |
20130058620 | VIDEO WARNING SYSTEMS FOR DEVICES, PRODUCTS, CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS - Systems and methods for providing video warnings are disclosed herein. A system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a processor operably coupled to a video screen. A data storage medium containing a video warning can be operably coupled to the processor and an electrical circuit can provide a signal to the processor to initiate display of the video warning on the video screen. In some embodiments, the electrical circuit can include a sensor that produces the signal to initiate the display of the video warning. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058621 | VIDEO WARNING SYSTEMS FOR DEVICES, PRODUCTS, CONTAINERS, AND OTHER ITEMS - Systems and methods for providing video warnings are disclosed herein. A system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a processor operably coupled to a video screen. A data storage medium containing a video warning can be operably coupled to the processor and an electrical circuit can provide a signal to the processor to initiate display of the video warning on the video screen. In some embodiments, the electrical circuit can include a sensor that produces the signal to initiate the display of the video warning. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058622 | VIDEO WARNING SYSTEMS FOR DEVICES, PRODUCTS, CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS - Systems and methods for providing video warnings are disclosed herein. A system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a processor operably coupled to a video screen. A data storage medium containing a video warning can be operably coupled to the processor and an electrical circuit can provide a signal to the processor to initiate display of the video warning on the video screen. In some embodiments, the electrical circuit can include a sensor that produces the signal to initiate the display of the video warning. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058623 | VIDEO WARNING SYSTEMS FOR DEVICES, PRODUCTS, CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS - Systems and methods for providing video warnings are disclosed herein. A system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a processor operably coupled to a video screen. A data storage medium containing a video warning can be operably coupled to the processor and an electrical circuit can provide a signal to the processor to initiate display of the video warning on the video screen. In some embodiments, the electrical circuit can include a sensor that produces the signal to initiate the display of the video warning. | 03-07-2013 |
20130073290 | VERBAL WARNING SYSTEMS AND OTHER AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF DEVICES, CONTAINERS, PRODUCTS AND OTHER THINGS - Verbal warning labels and other audible warning systems for use with different devices, containers, products and other things in various environments are disclosed herein. An audible warning system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a device having a standardized textual warning associated therewith, and a sound playback system operably coupled to the device. The sound playback device can be configured to audibly output a verbal warning corresponding to the textual warning. The verbal warning can be provided by at least one of a manufacturer, supplier, distributor or retail vendor of the device, and the verbal warning can supplement or replace the standardized textual warning. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073291 | VERBAL WARNING SYSTEMS AND OTHER AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF DEVICES, CONTAINERS, PRODUCTS AND OTHER THINGS - Verbal warning labels and other audible warning systems for use with different devices, containers, products and other things in various environments are disclosed herein. An audible warning system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a device having a standardized textual warning associated therewith, and a sound playback system operably coupled to the device. The sound playback device can be configured to audibly output a verbal warning corresponding to the textual warning. The verbal warning can be provided by at least one of a manufacturer, supplier, distributor or retail vendor of the device, and the verbal warning can supplement or replace the standardized textual warning. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073292 | VERBAL WARNING SYSTEMS AND OTHER AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF DEVICES, CONTAINERS, PRODUCTS AND OTHER THINGS - Verbal warning labels and other audible warning systems for use with different devices, containers, products and other things in various environments are disclosed herein. An audible warning system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a device having a standardized textual warning associated therewith, and a sound playback system operably coupled to the device. The sound playback device can be configured to audibly output a verbal warning corresponding to the textual warning. The verbal warning can be provided by at least one of a manufacturer, supplier, distributor or retail vendor of the device, and the verbal warning can supplement or replace the standardized textual warning. | 03-21-2013 |
20130246070 | VERBAL WARNING SYSTEMS AND OTHER AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF DEVICES, CONTAINERS, PRODUCTS AND OTHER THINGS - Verbal warning labels and other audible warning systems for use with different devices, containers, products and other things in various environments are disclosed herein. An audible warning system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a device having a standardized textual warning associated therewith, and a sound playback system operably coupled to the device. The sound playback device can be configured to audibly output a verbal warning corresponding to the textual warning. The verbal warning can be provided by at least one of a manufacturer, supplier, distributor or retail vendor of the device, and the verbal warning can supplement or replace the standardized textual warning. | 09-19-2013 |
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20090062086 | STRENGTH SYSTEM WITH PIVOTING COMPONENTS - The present invention relates to a strength training exercise device that can be packaged in a substantially pre-assembled manner and that can be reoriented between a packaged position and a use position without the use of tools. The strength training device includes a frame, a resistance assembly, at least one exercise station, and a cable and pulley system linking the resistance assembly to the at least one exercise station. The frame includes a base portion having a stability member that can be moved between a packaged position and a use position. Similarly, an exercise station can be moved between a packaged position and a use position to facilitate packaging and shipping of the strength training device in a substantially pre-assembled manner. The cable and pulley system can link the resistance assembly to the at least one exercise station when the strength training device is in the packaged position. | 03-05-2009 |
20110045956 | WEIGHTLIFTING DEVICE WITH MECHANISM FOR DISENGAGING WEIGHT PLATES - Exercise weight bars are disclosed that provide an easy and efficient way for a user to quickly remove, add, and secure weight plates to the exercise weight bars. The exercise weight bars provide weight locks that may remain attached to the exercise weight bar during the interchange of weight plates. The exercise weight bars can accept one or more weight plates on the ends thereof. The weight locks includes extension members that engage the weight plates when the weight locks are rotated to a locked position, thereby securing the weight plates to the exercise weight bar. When the weight locks are rotated to an unlocked position, the extension members are retracted to disengage the weight plates, thereby allowing the weight plates to be removed from the exercise weight bar. | 02-24-2011 |
20110177921 | DOOR MOUNTED EXERCISE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - Systems, assemblies, and devices for mounting an exercise apparatus to a door. More particularly, an exercise system is mounted to opposing corners of a door and directed diagonally across a door. A bracket engages the door corner and is oriented to directed tension members of the exercise system at a diagonal across a front surface of the door. The bracket includes a door mount for coupling the bracket to four surfaces of the door. The bracket includes an exercise device mount adapted to couple to tension members, pulleys, or other exercise devices. The exercise device mount defines a mounting axis that is non-parallel and non-perpendicular relative to a top edge surface of the door. | 07-21-2011 |
20120115689 | EXERCISE WEIGHT BAR WITH ROTATING HANDLE AND CAM SELECTION DEVICE - An exercise weight system includes an exercise weight bar, a plurality of weights selectively connectable to the exercise weight bar, and a cradle for holding the exercise weight bar and weights. The exercise weight bar has a rod having a longitudinal axis and a selector positioned on the rod such that the selector is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the rod. The exercise weight bar includes an engagement system that permits a user to selectively secure one or more weights to the rod. The engagement system includes one or more weight engagement members and a binary cam system that selectively moves the one or more weights engagement members between a first position and a second position to selectively engage or disengage various combinations of the one or more weights when the selector is rotated about the longitudinal axis of the rod. | 05-10-2012 |
20120115695 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXERCISING - An abdominal exercise device includes a support structure, a track movable relative to the support structure, and a body support member movable relative to the support structure and track. A locking mechanism attaches to the track, and selectively secures the track at a fixed orientation relative to the support structure. In a first state, the locking mechanism restricts the track from rotating relative to the support structure. In a second state, the locking mechanism allows the track to rotate relative to the support structure. In using the exercise device, the user may obtain any of three motions. A first motion is provided by sliding the body support member along the track. A second motion is provided by rotating the track relative to the support structure. A third motion is a combined motion in which the body support slides along the track and the track rotates relative to the support structure. | 05-10-2012 |
20130023389 | ADJUSTABLE RESISTANCE BASED EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a frame, a resistance lever pivotably attached to the frame, a resistance engagement member moveably attached to the resistance lever, the resistance engagement member being positionable at a plurality of attachment points on the resistance lever, and a resistance element disposed adjacent to the resistance engagement member. The resistance element includes a deflection member having a first end and a second end, a first anchor attached to and positionally fixing the first end of the deflection member, and a second anchor attached to and positionally fixing the second end of the deflection member. When a force is input to the resistance lever, the resistance lever pivots about the pivot point and the resistance engagement member transversely engages the deflection member. The apparent resistance provided by the resistance element is adjusted by positionally adjusting the resistance engagement member along the attachment points relative to the anchors. | 01-24-2013 |
20130123073 | Exercise Device With Rack and Pinion Incline Adjusting Mechanism - Incline mechanisms are provided for adjusting an incline of an inclinable portion of an exercise device. The incline mechanism may include one or more racks disposed on a frame, such as a generally upright support structure of a treadmill. One or more pinions may be movably connected to the inclinable portion of the exercise device, such as a treadbase of a treadmill, and may engage the one or more racks. An incline motor may rotate the pinions, which causes the pinions to ride up or down the racks. As the pinions rides up or down the racks or linear gear bars, the incline of the inclinable portion of the exercise device is increased or decreased. The pinions may rotate between various positions on the racks which correspond to various inclines and declines, including fully inclined, fully declined, and neutral positions. | 05-16-2013 |
20140274579 | TREADMILLS WITH ADJUSTABLE DECKS AND RELATED METHODS - A treadmill may comprise a base and a deck comprising a treadbelt. A front of the deck may be rotatably coupled to the base, and the deck may be rotatable between an operating position and a storage position. A front deck height adjustment mechanism may be located at a front portion of the deck, and a rear deck height adjustment mechanism may be located at a rear portion of the deck. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274600 | STRENGTH TRAINING APPARATUS WITH FLYWHEEL AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of a strength training apparatus and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, the strength training apparatus includes a base member and a tower structure coupled with the base member. At least one arm is pivotally coupled with the tower structure. A flywheel and a cable and pulley system are associated with the at least one arm, wherein displacement of at least one cable of the cable and pulley system effects rotation of the flywheel. The strength training apparatus may include a selectively adjustable magnetic braking mechanism associated with a flywheel that is configured to apply a selected resistance to the rotation of the flywheel. A torque sensor may be associated with the flywheel and the measured torque during operation of the apparatus may be used to calculate the work expended in rotating the flywheel. In one embodiment, the calculated work may be expressed in units of watts. | 09-18-2014 |
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20090117171 | Compositions and methods for treatment of macular degeneration and related conditions - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing age related macular degeneration and other conditions involving macular degeneration, ocular neovascularization, or ocular inflammation. The methods comprise administering a composition comprising a compound that is an antagonist of a G protein coupled receptor, e.g., the C5a receptor, to a subject in need of treatment or prevention of age-related macular degeneration or another condition involving macular degeneration or ocular neovascularization. The invention provides compositions comprising a compound that is an antagonist of a G protein coupled receptor linked either directly or indirectly to a moiety that binds to a component present on or at the surface of cell or noncellular molecular entity, e.g., a component present in the eye of a subject at risk of or suffering from age related macular degeneration or a related condition or choroidal neovascularization. | 05-07-2009 |
20090220572 | Injectable Combination Therapy for Eye Disorders - The present invention provides composition, methods, and articles of manufacture for treating an eye disorder, e.g., a disorder characterized by macular degeneration, choroidal neovascularization, or retinal neovascularization. One method of the invention comprises the step of: administering first and second therapeutic agents to the subject's eye in a single procedure, wherein the first therapeutic agent provides rapid improvement in the condition of the subject's eye and the second therapeutic agent is administered as a sustained release formulation of the second therapeutic agent. For example, the first and second therapeutic agents are administered by intravitreal injection. The first therapeutic agent may be dissolved in a liquid medium located in the syringe and the sustained formulation of the second therapeutic agent may comprise an ocular implant or plurality of particles located in the needle. The therapeutic agents may be selected from the group consisting of angiogenesis inhibitors and complement inhibitors. | 09-03-2009 |
20100166862 | Local Complement Inhibition for Treatment of Complement-Mediated Disorders - The present invention features the local administration of complement inhibitors for treatment of complement-mediated disorders. In certain embodiments the invention features inhibiting activation of one or more locally produced complement proteins. The invention provides sustained release formulations and devices comprising a complement inhibitor and methods of use thereof. | 07-01-2010 |
20110092446 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF TRAUMA - The present invention features the use of a complement inhibitor, e.g., a compstatin analog for treating an individual who has suffered a severe injury. In some embodiments, the complement inhibitor may be administered within 24 hours following the injury and optionally also at later time points. The complement inhibitor may, for example, be administered prior to transporting the patient to a health care facility, during transport of the patient to a health care facility, or in the emergency department. Further provided are methods of selecting individuals for such therapy. Further provided are methods of identifying individuals at increased risk of poor outcome following trauma. In certain embodiments the methods comprise determining whether the genotype of the patient includes an allele of a polymorphism in or near a complement-related gene, wherein said allele is associated with risk of poor outcome following trauma. | 04-21-2011 |
20110182877 | SUSTAINED DELIVERY OF COMPSTATIN ANALOGS FROM GELS - The present invention features the sustained delivery of compstatin analog and, optionally, an additional active agent, by release from a macroscopic, gel-like deposit formed by administering a liquid solution containing the compstatin analog to an extravascular location in the body of a mammalian subject such as the vitreous chamber. | 07-28-2011 |
20110190221 | MODULATION AND REPLETION/ENHANCEMENT OF THE COMPLEMENT SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF TRAUMA - The present invention features the use of selected complement activation inhibitor(s) for treating an individual who has suffered a severe injury. The complement activation inhibitor acts at or above the level of C3 activation and does not significantly deplete or irreversibly inhibit complement activation. Also provided are compositions and methods for repleting and/or enhancing complement activation capacity in a subject who has suffered a traumatic injury. | 08-04-2011 |
20120135430 | COMPLEMENT ASSAYS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides methods for assessing complement activation and methods for assessing the ability of an agent or condition of interest to modulate complement activation. The present invention provides methods for assessing whether a subject has or is at increased risk of developing a complement-mediated disorder, e.g., age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Also provided are kits containing materials useful for performing the methods. | 05-31-2012 |
20120225114 | Modifying Macrophage Phenotype for Treatment of Disease - The present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating one or more phenotypes of a macrophage-related cell, e.g., a macrophage. The invention further provides methods of treating disease by modulating macrophage phenotype. Representative phenotypes include pro-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, immunogenic, tolerogenic, tissue-destructive, tissue restorative, cytotoxic, migratory, bone-resorbing, pro-angiogenic, anti-angiogenic, suppressor, antigen presentation, or phagocytic. Representative diseases include atherosclerosis, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. | 09-06-2012 |
20130072442 | Viral Complement Control Proteins for Eye Disorders - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing age related macular degeneration and other conditions involving macular degeneration or choroidal neovascularization, ocular inflammation, or any combination of these. Certain of the compositions comprise a poxvirus complement control protein or a complement binding fragment or variant thereof. Other compositions comprise a poxvirus complement control protein linked to a moiety that binds to a component present on or at the surface of cell or noncellular molecular entity, e.g., a component present in the eye of a subject at risk of or suffering from age related macular degeneration or a related condition or choroidal neovascularization, ocular inflammation, or any combination of these. Certain of the methods comprise administering a poxvirus complement control protein or complement binding fragment or variant thereof to a subject. | 03-21-2013 |
20130296254 | COMPSTATIN AND ANALOGS THEREOF FOR EYE DISORDERS - The present invention features the use of compstatin and complement inhibiting analogs thereof for treating and/or preventing age related macular degeneration and other conditions involving macular degeneration, choroidal neovascularization, and/or retinal neovascularization. The invention also provides compositions comprising compstatin or a complement inhibiting analog thereof and a second therapeutic agent. The invention also provides compositions comprising compstatin or a complement inhibiting analog thereof and a gel-forming material, e.g., soluble collagen, and methods of administering the compositions. | 11-07-2013 |
20140050739 | LOCAL COMPLEMENT INHIBITION FOR TREATMENT OF COMPLEMENT-MEDIATED DISORDERS - The present invention features the local administration of complement inhibitors for treatment of complement-mediated disorders. In certain embodiments the invention features inhibiting activation of one or more locally produced complement proteins. The invention provides sustained release formulations and devices comprising a complement inhibitor and methods of use thereof. | 02-20-2014 |
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20110125082 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SECOND INSTRUMENT FOR CATARACT REMOVAL - Apparatus for the removal of lens tissue includes a first instrument for inserting into a lens capsule and removing a cataract therein, the first instrument including a lumen for aspiration of cataract tissue and irrigation fluid from the lens capsule and manipulate the cataract until cataract is removed. The second instrument includes an irrigation port for introducing the irrigation fluid into the lens capsule. | 05-26-2011 |
20120109294 | VISION CORRECTION SYSTEM - A vision correction system comprising an intraocular lens having a lens body and one or more haptics is provided. The lens body may be configured to be positioned posteriorly to an iris of an eye and may have a convex anterior surface, a concave posterior surface, and a circumferential edge having a rounded anterior portion and a rounded posterior portion. Haptics may extend at an anterior angle from the lens body and be configured to contact the ciliary sulcus of an eye. The haptics may secure the intraocular lens in the eye in a relatively fixed position and prevent rotation of the lens over time. | 05-03-2012 |
20120136337 | HYPODERMIC NEEDLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE TO REDUCE INFECTION - A hypodermic needle system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection to humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a needle with an insert disposed within its hollow channel to substantially prevent bacteria, fungi and/or other organisms/contaminants, which may be present on the exterior surface to be penetrated, from adhering to the inner surfaces of the needle's channel or become trapped in the needle bore. The hypodermic needle system may include a film that covers at least one surface of the needle or insert, and/or have a bent or curved tip to reduce the ability of infectious agents to adhere to said surface/space within the needle. Additionally, the hypodermic needle system may include an anti-infection agent, such as an antibiotic or antiseptic to further reduce the incidence of infections, and may include an attachment member which reduces the risk of infection. | 05-31-2012 |
20130204364 | VISION CORRECTION SYSTEM - A vision correction system comprising an intraocular lens having a lens body and one or more haptics is provided. The lens body may be configured to be positioned posteriorly to an iris of an eye and may have a convex anterior surface, a concave posterior surface, and a circumferential edge having a rounded anterior portion and a rounded posterior portion. Haptics may extend at an anterior angle from the lens body and be configured to contact the ciliary sulcus of an eye. The haptics and/or hydrophobic forces between this lens body and a second intraocular lens may secure the lens body in the eye in a relatively fixed position and prevent rotation of the lens over time. | 08-08-2013 |
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20090325237 | Method of Analyzing a BRCA2 Gene in a Human Subject - Five novel DNA and protein sequences have been determined for the BRCA2 gene, as have been ten polymorphic sites and their rates of occurrence in the normal alleles of BRCA2. The sequences BRCA2 | 12-31-2009 |
20090325238 | Method of Analyzing a BRCA2 Gene in a Human Subject - Five novel DNA and protein sequences have been determined for the BRCA2 gene, as have been ten polymorphic sites and their rates of occurrence in the normal alleles of BRCA2. The sequences BRCA2 | 12-31-2009 |
20130280703 | METHOD OF ANALYZING A BRCA2 GENE IN A HUMAN SUBJECT - Five novel DNA and protein sequences have been determined for the BRCA2 gene, as have been ten polymorphic sites and their rates of occurrence in the normal alleles of BRCA2. The sequences BRCA2 | 10-24-2013 |
20140302494 | METHOD OF ANALYZING A BRCA2 GENE IN A HUMAN SUBJECT - Five novel DNA and protein sequences have been determined for the BRCA2 gene, as have been ten polymorphic sites and their rates of occurrence in the normal alleles of BRCA2. The sequences BRCA2 | 10-09-2014 |
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20100084429 | SEALANT APPLYING APPARATUS FOR PRINT HEAD - A sealant applying apparatus for dispensing sealant onto a nozzle plate of a print head is provided. The nozzle plate includes a plurality of arrays of nozzles. Each array of nozzles of the plurality of arrays of nozzles has a predefined perimetric profile of a nozzle orifice. The sealant applying apparatus includes a barrel and a sealant tip. The barrel is configured to enclose the sealant therein. The sealant tip extends from an end of the barrel and comprises a plurality of sealant outlets. Each sealant outlet is configured to dispense sealant onto an array of nozzles. Further, each sealant outlet is configured such that at least one of a height of each sealant outlet and a perimeter of an exit of each sealant outlet depends upon a predefined perimetric profile of a nozzle orifice of the array of nozzles. | 04-08-2010 |
20110102502 | TOUCH-FREE NOZZLE SEALANT REMOVAL - A method for automatic removal of a sealant member from a nozzle plate that includes applying a sealant member to a surface of the nozzle plate, attaching the sealant member with a pull tab, one end of the pull tab being attached to a maintenance sled of a maintenance mechanism at a first position, the maintenance sled moves from a first position to a second position thereby removing the sealant member at a 180 degree angle and with a speed of about 10 mm/sec. | 05-05-2011 |
20120224004 | TOUCH-FREE NOZZLE SEALANT REMOVAL - A method for automatic removal of a sealant member from a nozzle plate that includes applying a sealant member to a surface of the nozzle plate, attaching the sealant member with a pull tab, one end of the pull tab being attached to a maintenance sled of a maintenance mechanism at a first position, the maintenance sled moves from a first position to a second position thereby removing the sealant member at a 180 degree angle and with a speed of about 10 mm/sec. | 09-06-2012 |
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20100321012 | DRIVE COIL, MEASUREMENT PROBE COMPRISING THE DRIVE COIL AND METHODS UTILIZING THE MEASUREMENT PROBE - The invention provides a drive coil and measurement probe comprising the drive coil. The measurement probes can be used, for example, in in-situ, non-destructive testing methods, also provided herein. | 12-23-2010 |
20110140060 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A MAINTENANCE DEVICE APPROXIMATE AN AREA OF INTEREST OF A WIND TURBINE - A system and method are disclosed for locating a maintenance device approximate an area of interest of a wind turbine. The system generally includes a carriage configured to support the maintenance device and a cable having first and second ends attached to the carriage. Additionally, the system includes first and second anchor points, with the first anchor point being disposed adjacent to a component of the wind turbine. The second anchor point is spaced apart from the first anchor point such that the area of interest is generally disposed between the first and second anchor points. The cable may be coupled along its length between the first and second anchor points such that, as the cable is displaced, the carriage is moved to a position at which the area of interest is accessible to the maintenance device. | 06-16-2011 |
20110140724 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A CONTINUITY TEST ON A LIGHTNING CONDUCTION SYSTEM OF A WIND TURBINE - A system and method for performing a continuity test on a lightning conduction system of a wind turbine are disclosed. The system generally includes a testing device having a blade ring configured to be positioned around at least a portion of an outer perimeter of a rotor blade of the wind turbine. A carriage may be attached to the testing device and a cable may be attached to the carriage. The cable may generally extend between a first anchor point and a second anchor point, wherein the anchor points are spaced apart from one another such that a lightning receptor of the lightning conduction system is disposed between the anchor points. Additionally, the cable may be coupled between the anchor points such that, as the cable is displaced, the testing device is moved to a position at which an electrically conductive member of the testing device contacts the lightning receptor. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142643 | LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR WIND TURBINES - A rotor blade for a wind turbine is provided. The rotor blade includes a rotor blade body, at least one receptor adapted to be a location for lightning impact, and at least one down conductor connected to the receptor and located within the rotor blade body. The down conductor includes a first conductor connected to the receptor and a ground connection of the wind turbine, and a second insulated conductor connected to the receptor and a non-grounded location of the wind turbine. A path is formed from the ground connection of the first conductor to the non-grounded location of the second insulated conductor. This path facilitates a continuity test used to evaluate a condition of the lightning protection system. | 06-16-2011 |
20140065372 | MODIFIED PLY DROPS FOR COMPOSITE LAMINATE MATERIALS - Composite laminate materials include a plurality of fiber-reinforced internal plies stacked one on top of the other, at least one of the internal plies being configured as a terminated ply, a fiber-reinforced cover ply positioned over the stack of internal plies so as to define an outer covering of the composite laminate material, and, a ply drop defined by the terminated ply, wherein the ply drop includes a single non-perpendicular asymmetrical protrusion extending across a width of the terminated ply. | 03-06-2014 |
20140119937 | WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE WITH FABRIC SKIN AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY - A rotor blade for a wind turbine includes an internal support structure extending span-wise from a blade root to a blade tip. A plurality of ribs are fixed to and spaced along the internal support structure, with each rib extending in a generally chord-wise direction and having a generally aerodynamic blade contour. A plurality of chord-wise oriented fabric strips are affixed to the ribs in a tensioned state, wherein the fabric strips define an aerodynamic outer skin of the rotor blade. | 05-01-2014 |
20140260849 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR SCARFING A ROTOR BLADE SEGMENT - Tools and methods are provided for scarfing rotor blade segments. A rotor blade segment includes a pressure side and a suction side. A tool includes a first guide configured for mounting on one of the pressure side or the suction side, the first guide including a first curved rail and a second curved rail spaced from the first curved rail. The tool further includes a second guide movably coupled to the first guide at a scarf angle, the second guide including a guide rail extending between and movable along the first curved rail and the second curved rail. The tool further includes a cutting device movably coupled to the second guide, the cutting device movable along the guide rail and operable to remove material from the one of the pressure side or the suction side. | 09-18-2014 |
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20120028372 | RAPID DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF ENERGETIC MATERIALS WITH SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROMETRY (SERS) - In one embodiment, a system includes a plurality of metal nanoparticles functionalized with a plurality of organic molecules tethered thereto, wherein the plurality of organic molecules preferentially interact with one or more analytes when placed in proximity therewith. According to another embodiment, a method for detecting analytes includes contacting a fluid having one or more analytes of interest therein with a plurality of metal nanoparticles, each metal nanoparticle having a plurality of organic molecules tethered thereto, and detecting Raman scattering from an analyte of interest from the fluid, the analyte interacting with one or more of the plurality of organic molecules. In another embodiment, a method includes chemically modifying a plurality of cyclodextrin molecules at a primary hydroxyl moiety to create a chemical handle, and tethering the plurality of cyclodextrin molecules to a metal nanoparticle using the chemical handle. Other systems and methods for detecting analytes are also described. | 02-02-2012 |
20130004761 | METHODS OF ELECTROPHORETIC DEPOSITION FOR FUNCTIONALLY GRADED POROUS NANOSTRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - In one embodiment, an aerogel includes a layer of shaped particles having a particle packing density gradient in a thickness direction of the layer, wherein the shaped particles are characterized by being formed in an electrophoretic deposition (EPD) process using an impurity. In another embodiment, a method for forming a functionally graded porous nanostructure includes adding particles of an impurity and a solution to an EPD chamber, applying a voltage difference across the two electrodes of the EPD chamber to create an electric field in the EPD chamber, and depositing the material onto surfaces of the particles of the impurity to form shaped particles of the material. Other functionally graded materials and methods are described according to more embodiments. | 01-03-2013 |
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20110040212 | Ultrasonic Surgical Apparatus and Methods for Use Thereof - Ultrasound surgical apparatus are disclosed, including: medical ultrasound handpieces with proximally mounted ultrasound radiators configured to create a distally-focused beam of ultrasound energy, in combination with distal guide members for control of focal point depth; medical ultrasound handpieces with proximally mounted ultrasound radiators configured to create a distally-focused beam of ultrasound energy, in combination with distal rolling members for manipulability and control of focal point depth; medical ultrasound handpiece assemblies with coupled end effectors providing a probe with a probe dilation region configured to have an average outside diameter that is equal to or greater than the average outside diameter of a probe tip and neck; as well as junctions to an ultrasonically inactive probe sheath; medical ultrasound handpiece assemblies with coupled end effectors having positionable, ultrasonically inactive probe sheath ends slidably operable to both cover and expose at least a probe tip; and ultrasound transducer cores including a transducing structure affixed to a longitudinally elongated, generally planar, single crystal or polycrystalline material waveguide. | 02-17-2011 |
20110040213 | Ultrasonic Surgical Apparatus with Silicon Waveguide - Ultrasound surgical apparatus are disclosed, including: medical ultrasound handpieces with proximally mounted ultrasound radiators configured to create a distally-focused beam of ultrasound energy, in combination with distal guide members for control of focal point depth; medical ultrasound handpieces with proximally mounted ultrasound radiators configured to create a distally-focused beam of ultrasound energy, in combination with distal rolling members for manipulability and control of focal point depth; medical ultrasound handpiece assemblies with coupled end effectors providing a probe with a probe dilation region configured to have an average outside diameter that is equal to or greater than the average outside diameter of a probe tip and neck; as well as junctions to an ultrasonically inactive probe sheath; medical ultrasound handpiece assemblies with coupled end effectors having positionable, ultrasonically inactive probe sheath ends slidably operable to both cover and expose at least a probe tip; and ultrasound transducer cores including a transducing structure affixed to a longitudinally elongated, generally planar, single crystal or polycrystalline material waveguide. | 02-17-2011 |
20130289592 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR CUTTING AND COAGULATING - A surgical apparatus comprises a body, an ultrasonic transducer, a shaft, and an end effector. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The shaft couples the end effector and the body together. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic blade includes a recess region having a plurality of recesses. The recess region is tapered such that the cross-sectional area of the recess region decreases along the length of the recess region. The ultrasonic blade is also curved such that a central longitudinal axis of the ultrasonic blade extends along a curved path. A reference circuit is used to account for voltage drops of unknown values during operation of the surgical apparatus. | 10-31-2013 |
20140005701 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH ARTICULATING SHAFTS | 01-02-2014 |
20140114334 | FLEXIBLE HARMONIC WAVEGUIDES/BLADES FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - In one embodiment, a surgical instrument comprises an articulable harmonic waveguide. The articulable harmonic waveguide comprises a first drive section comprising a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the first drive section may be configured to connect to an ultrasonic transducer. The articulable harmonic waveguide further comprises a first flexible waveguide coupled to the distal end of the first drive section. An end effector extends distally from the first flexible waveguide. The surgical instrument further comprises an articulation actuator to flex the first flexible waveguide. | 04-24-2014 |