Dayton, US
Amanda Dayton, Portland, OR US
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20080287907 | Systems and methods for introducing and applying a bandage structure within a body lumen or hollow body organ - Systems and methods provide intraluminal delivery of a bandage structure within a body lumen or hollow body organ. | 11-20-2008 |
20100188649 | Distance measurement device and method of use thereof - Systems and methods of utilizing a frequency modulation technique to determine an unknown distance between at least one source and at least one detector in an light scattering medium without knowing the optical properties of the medium are described. Modulated light is emitted from a light source to an optical scattering and absorbing medium and at least a portion of the modulated light is detected with a detector. A calibration factor is determined and then an unknown distance between at least one source and at least one detector can be determined, thereby providing a distance measurement. | 07-29-2010 |
Anastasia B. Dayton, Laramie, WY US
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20150290605 | AGITATION ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a container-insertable agitation device comprised of a tether having a first end coupled to a container and a second end coupled to an agitator device, wherein the agitator device is suspended within the interior of the container via the tether. | 10-15-2015 |
Andrew I. Dayton, Knoxville, MD US
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20100233210 | SUBGENOMIC REPLICONS OF THE FLAVIVIRUS DENGUE - The present invention discloses the construction of dengue virus subgenomic replicons containing large deletions in the structural region (C-preM-E) of the genome, which replicons are useful as vaccines to protect against dengue virus infection. | 09-16-2010 |
20120107358 | SUBGENOMIC REPLICONS OF THE FLAVIVIRUS DENGUE - The present invention discloses the construction of dengue virus subgenomic replicons containing large deletions in the structural region (C-preM-E) of the genome, which replicons are useful as vaccines to protect against dengue virus infection. | 05-03-2012 |
Christopher L.g. Dayton, Mt. Kisco, NY US
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20140371476 | OIL DEGUMMING METHODS - In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins. The methods provided herein can be practiced on either crude or water-degummed oils. | 12-18-2014 |
Christopher L.g. Dayton, Mount Kisco, NY US
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20130011887 | OIL DEGUMMING METHODS - In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins. The methods provided herein can be practiced on either crude or water-degummed oils. | 01-10-2013 |
20130011889 | GENERATION OF TRIACYLGLYCEROLS - A method is disclosed for the generation of triacylglycerols from gums that have been separated from an oil product. The gums are treated with an enzyme having PLC activity, which results in the formation of diacylglycerols and phosphates, and treated with an enzyme having PLA activity, which results in the formation of lyso-phospholipids and free fatty acids. The diacylglycerols and the free fatty acids from these two separate reactions then combine in the presence of the enzymes to generate new triacylglycerol molecules. | 01-10-2013 |
Christopher L.g. Dayton, Bourbonnais, IL US
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20090069587 | Enzymatic Degumming Utilizing a Mixture of PLA and PLC Phospholipases with Reduced Reaction Time - A method for degumming an oil composition comprises the steps of (a) providing an oil composition containing a quantity of phospholipids, (b) contacting said oil composition simultaneously with one or more phospholipase A enzymes and one or more phospholipase C enzymes, under conditions sufficient for the enzymes to react with the phospholipids to create phospholipid reaction products, and (c) separating the phospholipids reaction products from the oil composition, the remaining oil composition after the separation being a degummed oil composition, whereby during step (b) the reaction of said one or more phospholipase A enzymes proceeds at a faster rate than it would in the absence of said one or more phospholipase C enzymes, and wherein the reaction of step (b) continues for a duration of less than about one hour. | 03-12-2009 |
20090173689 | Generation of Triacylglycerols from Gums - A method is disclosed for the generation of triacylglycerols from gums that have been separated from an oil product. The gums are treated with an enzyme having PLC activity, which results in the formation of diacylglycerols and phosphates, and treated with an enzyme having PLA activity, which results in the formation of lyso-phospholipids and free fatty acids. The diacylglycerols and the free fatty acids from these two separate reactions then combine in the presence of the enzymes to generate new triacylglycerol molecules. | 07-09-2009 |
20090317902 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR ENZYMATIC TREATMENT OF LIPIDS - A method and system for the enzymatic treatment of a lipid containing feedstock comprises contacting the feedstock with a processing aid, then causing the feedstock to pass at a substantially constant flow rate through a treatment system comprising a plurality of enzyme-containing fixed bed reactors connected to one another in series. The fixed bed reactors can be individually serviceable, the flow rate of the feedstock remaining substantially constant through the system when one of the fixed bed reactors is taken offline for servicing. In the most preferred embodiment, the processing aid is a substantially moisture-free silica. The processing aid can be placed in one or more of the fixed bed reactors, disposed above the enzyme in the reactor, or it can be in a pre-treatment system which can comprise one or more reactors. | 12-24-2009 |
20100055234 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 03-04-2010 |
20100129882 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 05-27-2010 |
20110277046 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 11-10-2011 |
20110281312 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM FOR BIOCATALYTIC SYNTHESIS OF A STRUCTURED LIPID - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 11-17-2011 |
20110287136 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS TO PRODUCE TRIGLYCERIDES - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287495 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS TO PRODUCE TRIGLYCERIDES - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287496 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR BIOCATALYTIC SYNTHESIS OF STRUCTURED LIPIDS - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 11-24-2011 |
20120258505 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 10-11-2012 |
20120276618 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR BIOCATALYTIC SYNTHESIS OF STRUCTURED LIPIDS - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 11-01-2012 |
20160108383 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 04-21-2016 |
Christopher L. G. Dayton, White Plains, NY US
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20130337515 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF LOW SATURATE OILS - Provided here is an enzymatic process for production of low saturate oil, in one embodiment, low palmitic oils from triacylglycerol sources. The enzymes used in the processes herein are saturase enzymes, including palmitase enzymes. The oils produced by the processes herein are used in food products. | 12-19-2013 |
Christopher L. G. Dayton, Bourbonnais, IL US
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20100055085 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 03-04-2010 |
20120227120 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 09-06-2012 |
Connie M. Dayton, Ft. Worth, TX US
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20110008572 | Device for Enhancing a Corner Structure - In an embodiment, an interchangeable corner hanger to ornament framing protruding corner structures is provided. The interchangeable corner hanger includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The horizontal portion is designed to rest on an exposed edge of a corner structure, and the vertical portion is designed to hang over the corner of the corner structure and rest against a wall upon which the trim is attached. The vertical portion has a length sufficient to stabilize the corner hanger without the use of other adhesives or attachments. | 01-13-2011 |
20140190101 | Device for Enhancing a Corner Structure - In an embodiment, an interchangeable corner hanger to ornament framing protruding comer structures is provided. The interchangeable comer hanger includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The horizontal portion is designed to rest on an exposed edge of a comer structure, and the vertical portion is designed to hang over the comer of the comer structure and rest against a wall upon which the trim is attached. The vertical portion has a length sufficient to stabilize the comer hanger without the use of other adhesives or attachments. In an embodiment, the vertical portion is configured to allow one or more interlocking elements to be suspended from the vertical portion. For example, the vertical portion may include an interlocking pattern configured to accept a complimentary interlocking pattern on an interlocking element. Further interlocking elements may be attached to the interlocking element. | 07-10-2014 |
20150240549 | Device for Enhancing a Corner Structure - In an embodiment, an interchangeable corner hanger to ornament framing protruding corner structures is provided. The interchangeable corner hanger includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The horizontal portion is designed to rest on an exposed edge of a corner structure, and the vertical portion is designed to hang over the corner of the corner structure and rest against a wall upon which the trim is attached. The vertical portion has a length sufficient to stabilize the corner hanger without the use of other adhesives or attachments. In an embodiment, the vertical portion is configured to allow one or more interlocking elements to be suspended from the vertical portion. For example, the vertical portion may include an interlocking pattern configured to accept a complimentary interlocking pattern on an interlocking element. Further interlocking elements may be attached to the interlocking element. | 08-27-2015 |
Corey Dayton, Newburgh, NY US
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20120008285 | Rear Cover and Input/Output Panels - An input/output panel for use with a server chassis may comprise a cover, an input/output interface circuit board, a plurality of interfaces, and a ground clip. The cover of non-conductive plastic may be configured to mount to a rear cover of the server chassis. The input/output interface circuit board may be disposed on a first side of the cover. The plurality of interfaces may be disposed on the input/output interface circuit board and extend at least partially through the cover to the second side of the cover. The ground clip may include a conductive component partially disposed within the plastic cover. A first end of the ground clip may extend from the first side of the cover and be configured to mate with the input/output interface circuit board. A second end of the ground clip may extend from the first side of cover and be configured to mate with a ground circuit associated with the rear cover of the server chassis. | 01-12-2012 |
David C. Dayton, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20150051428 | CATALYTIC BIOMASS PYROLYSIS PROCESS - Described herein are processes for converting a biomass starting material (such as lignocellulosic materials) into a low oxygen containing, stable liquid intermediate that can be refined to make liquid hydrocarbon fuels. More specifically, the process can be a catalytic biomass pyrolysis process wherein an oxygen removing catalyst is employed in the reactor while the biomass is subjected to pyrolysis conditions. The stream exiting the pyrolysis reactor comprises bio-oil having a low oxygen content, and such stream may be subjected to further steps, such as separation and/or condensation to isolate the bio-oil. | 02-19-2015 |
Dayna L. Dayton, Shelton, WA US
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20110236866 | Anesthetic Injection Training and Testing System - An anesthetic injection training and testing system that allows a practitioner to simulate local anesthetic injections. The anesthetic injection training and testing system may operate in a testing mode or practicing mode. A model of a dental patient has locators dispersed within the model to represent deposition sites for anesthetic. A test tool operated by a practitioner is used to simulate an injection. The test tool operates in cooperation with the locators in order to determine the status of the simulated injection. The test tool and locators may use metal detection to determine the status. | 09-29-2011 |
Dean Dayton, Puyallup, WA US
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20150283930 | TEMPORARY MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT COVER - A temporary, motor vehicle seat cover includes a rectangular central panel made of flexible, machine washable material with a front leaf, two opposite side leaves and a headrest pocket on the central panel opposite the front leaf. The central panel includes a back region and a seat region. Attached or integrally formed with the front edge of the seat region is a transversely aligned front leaf configured to cover the seat's front edge and partially over the seat's front panel. The two side leaves are configured to cover the seat's top side edges and partially extend over the seat's side panels. Attached or integrally formed with the rear edge of the seat region is a transversely aligned headrest pocket. The headrest pocket is oriented and configured to extend around the top end and around the seat's headrest when the cover's back region and seat region are longitudinally aligned over the top surface of the seat. When not used, the seat cover may be folded into a compact configuration. | 10-08-2015 |
Douglas Dayton, Harvard, MA US
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20110074255 | STORAGE BIN AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM - A storage assembly includes a bin having side panels, a bottom, a rim, a first reception slot and a second reception slot. The side panels and the bottom define a cavity therebetween. The rim extends from the side panels around a perimeter of an opening to the cavity and in a direction substantially parallel to the bottom. The first reception slot extends from the rim into a first one of the side panels, and the second reception slot extends from the rim into a second one of the side panels. The first one of the side panels is positioned opposite the second one of the side panels. Each of the first and second reception slots is configured to selectively receive a different portion of a divider, which divides the cavity into two or more compartments. Related storage and organization systems, accessories and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages. | 03-31-2011 |
20130221814 | STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A storage system includes a shell having a plurality of walls and a plurality of rails. The plurality of walls are coupled to one another to form a storage chamber therebetween and to define a plurality of intersection edges. Each of the plurality of intersection edges is formed at a corresponding boundary of two adjacent ones of the plurality of walls. The plurality of rails each extend outwardly from a corresponding one of the plurality of intersection edges with an angled orientation relative to each of the two adjacent ones of the plurality of walls. A cross-sectional thickness of each of the plurality of rails increases as each of the plurality of rails extends away from one of the plurality of intersection edges. | 08-29-2013 |
Douglas Cameron Dayton, Harvard, MA US
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20120290120 | Three Axis Desktop Machining Center with a Simplified Mechanism for Low Cost Implementation - A CNC three-axis desktop machining center and a method of use are provided by an embodiment that includes a means for mechanical control for these three axes by employing two pivoting structural arms that carry a machining head and a work stock fixturing table that in their respective arc motions intersect one another to create an X-Y swept area of interaction equal or greater than the total surface area of the preformed work stock to be machined. The third axis of control, at right angles to the plane described by the intersecting arcs of the two pivoting structural arms, may be comprised of a movable structural table to which one of the two pivoting arms is affixed. | 11-15-2012 |
James Dayton, Nashville, TN US
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20080269995 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FOR MOWER - An electronic control module to monitor and control various functions and conditions of a mower, and to display information about such functions and conditions to the operator of the mower. Information is accepted from a variety of switches and sensors on the various components of the mower, and information about certain mower functions can be displayed by LEDs or a LCD on a display module, which may be integrated with the central control module. | 10-30-2008 |
James A. Dayton, Cleveland, OH US
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20080272698 | HIGH FREQUENCY HELICAL AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR - Disclosed herein is a class of mm and sub mm wavelength amplifiers and oscillators operating with miniature helical slow wave circuits manufactured using micro fabrication technology. The helices are supported by diamond dielectric support rods. Diamond is the best possible thermal conductor, and it can be bonded to the helix. The electron beam is transmitted, not through the center of the helix, but around the outside. In some configurations the RF power produced may be radiated directly from the slow wave circuit. The method of fabrication, which is applicable above 60 GHz, is compatible with mass production. | 11-06-2008 |
James W. Dayton, Hendersonville, TN US
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20080217276 | MODULAR AND CUSTOMIZABLE RETURNABLE RACK SYSTEM AND METHOD - A customizable returnable rack system for shipping products is provided. The system includes a plurality of racks ( | 09-11-2008 |
Kenwood Dayton, Milwaukee, WI US
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20120106710 | X-RAY TUBE THERMAL TRANSFER METHOD AND SYSTEM - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the thermal regulation of components within an X-ray tube, and more specifically to heat transfer between the anode and the rotary mechanism to which the anode is attached. For example, in one embodiment, an X-ray tube is provided. The X-ray tube generally includes a fixed shaft, a rotating bearing sleeve disposed about the fixed shaft and configured to rotate with respect to the fixed shaft via a rotary bearing, an electron beam target disposed about the bearing sleeve and configured to rotate with the bearing sleeve, and a thermally conductive, deformable metallic gasket disposed between the target and the bearing sleeve and configured to conduct heat between the target and the bearing sleeve in operation. | 05-03-2012 |
20120106711 | X-RAY TUBE WITH BONDED TARGET AND BEARING SLEEVE - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the thermal regulation of components within an X-ray tube by transferring heat between the anode and the rotary mechanism to which the anode is attached. For example, in one embodiment, an X-ray tube is provided. The X-ray tube generally includes a fixed shaft, a rotating bearing sleeve disposed about the fixed shaft and configured to rotate with respect to the fixed shaft via a rotary bearing, and an electron beam target disposed about the bearing sleeve and configured to rotate with the bearing sleeve. The electron beam target is permanently bonded to the bearing sleeve. | 05-03-2012 |
20120106712 | ENHANCED BARRIER FOR LIQUID METAL BEARINGS - The present disclosure is directed towards the prevention of high voltage instabilities within X-ray tubes. For example, in one embodiment, an X-ray tube is provided. The X-ray tube generally includes a stationary member, and a rotary member configured to rotate with respect to the stationary member during operation of the X-ray tube. The X-ray tube also includes a liquid metal bearing material disposed in a space between the shaft and the sleeve, a seal disposed adjacent to the space to seal the liquid metal bearing material in the space, and an enhanced surface area material disposed on a side of the seal axially opposite the space and configured to trap within the enhanced surface area material liquid metal bearing material that escapes the seal. | 05-03-2012 |
20140369475 | ENHANCED BARRIER FOR LIQUID METAL BEARINGS - The present disclosure is directed towards the prevention of high voltage instabilities within X-ray tubes. For example, in one embodiment, an X-ray tube is provided. The X-ray tube generally includes a stationary member, and a rotary member configured to rotate with respect to the stationary member during operation of the X-ray tube. The X-ray tube also includes a liquid metal bearing material disposed in a space between the shaft and the sleeve, a seal disposed adjacent to the space to seal the liquid metal bearing material in the space, and an enhanced surface area material disposed on a side of the seal axially opposite the space and configured to trap within the enhanced surface area material liquid metal bearing material that escapes the seal. | 12-18-2014 |
Kenwood Dayton, Mequon, WI US
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20100246773 | INTERFACE FOR LIQUID METAL BEARING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An x-ray tube includes a cathode and a target assembly positioned to receive electrons emitted from the cathode. The target assembly includes a target and a spiral groove bearing (SGB) configured to support the target. The SGB includes a rotatable component having a first surface and a first material attached to the first surface, a stationary component having a second surface and a second material attached to the second surface, the stationary component positioned such that a gap is formed between the first material and the second material, and a liquid metal positioned in the gap. At least one of the first and second materials has a thickness greater than 0.1 mm. | 09-30-2010 |
20110176659 | APPARATUS FOR WIDE COVERAGE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING SAME - A tube for generating x-rays includes a cathode adapted to emit electrons, a target positioned to receive the electrons from the cathode on a surface thereof, an anode adapted with an aperture and positioned between the cathode and the target and configured to accelerate the electrons toward the target, and a rotating system adapted to rotate the target about an axis, the rotating system located in a position facing the surface of the target. | 07-21-2011 |
Kenwood P. Dayton, Mequon, WI US
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20140362969 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING X-RAY TUBE ON A CT GANTRY FOR HIGH G-LOAD APPLICATIONS - A mounting structure for mounting an x-ray tube on a CT rotatable gantry is disclosed. The mounting structure includes base plates that are boltable to the CT rotatable gantry and have bearing strut connections formed thereon. Spherical bearing struts are provided in the mounting structure to mechanically couple the x-ray tube to the base plates, with the spherical bearing struts each having a first end secured in a respective bearing strut connection of the x-ray tube casing and a second end secured in a respective bearing strut connection of the base plates. The spherical bearing struts constrain a gantry-load direction displacement of the x-ray tube and enable rotation and displacement of the x-ray tube around at least one axis of rotation or in one direction other than a gantry load direction, so as to accommodate thermal displacements in the x-ray tube created during operation thereof. | 12-11-2014 |
20160047415 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR TEXTURING LIQUID BEARING SURFACES IN X-RAY TUBES - Various methods and systems are provided for providing coatings and textures to surfaces of a bearing assembly in an x-ray system to control the wettability of the surfaces when components of the bearing assembly rotate during operation of the x-ray system. A lubricant is disposed in a gap formed between a shaft and a sleeve of the bearing assembly such that textured and coated surfaces of the shaft and sleeve alter wetting properties between the lubricant and surfaces. The coatings and textures can be wetting or anti-wetting to further enhance control over the behavior of the lubricant. | 02-18-2016 |
Laura Dayton, Placentia, CA US
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20100106119 | WASTE RECEPTACLE AND ATTACHMENT MEANS THEREFOR - A waste system for use in conjunction with a patient's bed is described. The system comprises an elongate arm with first and second ends configured to permit the first end to be inserted between a mattress and a bed box of the bed. A receptacle for receiving human vomit is connected to the second end of the arm. A clamp is connected to the arm, configured to clamp onto a portion of the bed to prevent movement of the system in relation to the bed. | 04-29-2010 |
Lionel Dayton, Decorah, IA US
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20140003883 | SELF-CLINCHING FASTENER | 01-02-2014 |
Lionel E. Dayton, Decorah, IA US
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20130192159 | WELDLESS BUILDING STRUCTURES - A building structure including a first building member and a second building member may be connected by fasteners, each fastener having a head, a tapered lead portion having an angle from 30 to 60° of at least HRC 50 hardness adapted to start into a pilot hole, a thread-forming portion of at least HRC 50 hardness adapted to thread the fastener into at least the second steel building member, and a threaded portion having a through hardness from about HRB 70 to HRC 40, such that the fastener is capable of providing a ratio of failure torque to thread-forming torque of at least 3.0 and a ratio of failure torque to drive torque greater than 10 when the second steel building member has a thickness of about 0.25 inch and the pilot hole has at least one diameter within nominal diameter from 80 to 98% of major diameter. | 08-01-2013 |
20130340382 | WELDLESS BUILDING STRUCTURES - A building structure including a first building member and a second building member may be connected by a plurality of fasteners, each fastener having a head, a threaded portion having a through hardness of between HRB 70 and HRC 40, a thread-forming portion of at least HRC 50 hardness enabling the fastener to form threads in at least the second steel building member, and a fluted lead portion of at least HRC 50 hardness with a nominal diameter between 70 and 95% of major diameter, such that the fastener is capable of providing a ratio of strip torque to thread-forming torque of at least 3.0 and a ratio of strip torque to drive torque greater than 6.0 when the second steel building member having a thickness of 0.25 inch and the fluted lead portion having at least one diameter within nominal diameter between 80 and 98% of major diameter. | 12-26-2013 |
20140075875 | WELDLESS BUILDING STRUCTURES - A building structure including a first building member and a second building member may be connected by a plurality of fasteners, each fastener having a head, a threaded portion having a through hardness of between HRB 70 and HRC 40, a thread-forming portion of at least HRC 50 hardness enabling the fastener to form threads in at least the second steel building member, and a fluted lead portion of at least HRC 50 hardness with a nominal diameter between 70 and 95% of major diameter, such that the fastener is capable of providing a ratio of strip torque to thread-forming torque of at least 2.7 and a ratio of strip torque to drive torque greater than 6.0 when the second steel building member having a thickness of 0.25 inch and the fluted lead portion having at least one diameter within nominal diameter between 80 and 98% of major diameter. | 03-20-2014 |
Lionel E. Dayton, Norfolk, NE US
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20100005736 | METHOD OF CONCRETE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND ADJUSTABLE BRACE SYSTEM THEREFOR - A method of constructing a concrete structure and an adjustable brace system therefor includes a plurality of adjustable brace assemblies capable of providing structural support for construction of a floor structure above and for an uncured concrete wall in the concrete forms. The adjustable brace system comprises an elongated first support, an elongated second support, and a cap. The first and second supports have dimensions to allow the first support to slidably engage at least a portion the second support. A plurality of apertures are positioned in the first and second supports to enable the apertures in the first support to align with the apertures in the second support, and fasteners are secured through aligned apertures to provide for adjustability of the adjustable brace system. The cap is capable of supporting a steel truss in position for a floor structure above. | 01-14-2010 |
20110203217 | Weldless Building Structures - A building structure including a first building member and a second building member may be connected by a plurality of fasteners, each fastener having a head, a threaded portion having a through hardness of between HRB 70 and HRC 40, a thread-forming portion of at least HRC 50 hardness enabling the fastener to form threads in at least the second steel building member, and a fluted lead portion of at least HRC 50 hardness with a nominal diameter between 70 and 95% of major diameter, such that the fastener is capable of providing a ratio of strip torque to thread-forming torque of at least 3.0 and a ratio of strip torque to drive torque greater than 6.0 when the second steel building member having a thickness of 0.25 inch and the fluted lead portion having at least one diameter within nominal diameter between 80 and 98% of major diameter. | 08-25-2011 |
20120159883 | CONSTRUCTION INSULATING PANEL - A construction insulating panel includes a main body formed of a first polymer, and a mounting structure formed of a second polymer. The mounting structure is at least partially disposed within the main body and has cross members adapted to fasten mounting structure and thereby the insulating panel to a building structure under compressive loading to reduce formation of cold bridges through the insulation panel when an exterior finish material is fastened to the insulating panel. | 06-28-2012 |
Paul Dayton, Carrboro, NC US
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20150141833 | CATHETER DEVICE IMPLEMENTING HIGH FREQUENCY, CONTRAST IMAGING ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An imaging catheter system is provided, including a hollow lumen having a distal portion, and a plurality of first transducer elements arranged in a first array configured to be received within the distal portion of the hollow lumen. Each of the first transducer elements include a micromachined piezocomposite, and the plurality of first transducer elements is configured to operate at an effective operational frequency of greater than about 30 MHz. A plurality of second transducer elements configured to operate at an effective operational frequency of less than about 15 MHz may be arranged in a second array, each of the second transducer elements including a micromachined piezocomposite, and engaged with the first array. The low frequency array may be operated in a transmit mode and the high frequency array may be operated in a receive mode to facilitate contrast imaging. | 05-21-2015 |
Paul A. Dayton, Carrboro, NC US
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20090098168 | MULTIPLE-LAYER MICROBUBBLE LIPOSPHERE DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLE AND SYSTEM - A multiple layer microbubble drug delivery system, multiple layer microbubble drug delivery vehicle, method thereof and fabrication method is disclosed. The microfluidic drug delivery system for producing multiple layer microbubbles includes a first inlet which receives a gas and directs the gas into a central stream, a second inlet which receives a first liquid containing a drug substance and flow focuses the first liquid around the gas and a third inlet which receives a second liquid and flow focuses the second liquid around the first liquid. The multiple layer microbubble drug delivery vehicle includes a gas core, a first liquid layer containing a drug and surrounding the gas core and a second liquid layer surrounding the first liquid layer to stabilize the first liquid layer. | 04-16-2009 |
20120220869 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR HIGH FREQUENCY CONTRAST IMAGING AND IMAGE-GUIDED THERAPEUTICS - Systems, methods, and computer readable media for high-frequency contrast imaging and image-guided therapeutics are disclosed. According to one aspect a method for high frequency contrast imaging and image-guided therapeutics includes: providing ultrasound of a first frequency bandwidth, directed toward the volume to be imaged, the volume containing a carrier having non-linear acoustical properties, wherein the ultrasound of the first frequency bandwidth causes the carrier to generate ultrasound of a second frequency bandwidth that is different from the first frequency bandwidth; receiving, from the volume to be imaged, ultrasound of the second frequency bandwidth; and using the received ultrasound of the second frequency bandwidth to generate an image of the volume to be imaged, wherein the components of the second frequency bandwidth that are detected are of a frequency greater than 20 MHz. According to another aspect, ultrasound at a first frequency bandwidth enables imaging of a target, and ultrasound at a second frequency bandwidth mediates drug or gene delivery to a portion of the target, as guided by the image provided by the first frequency. | 08-30-2012 |
20130336891 | FORMULATION OF ACOUSTICALLY ACTIVATABLE PARTICLES HAVING LOW VAPORIZATION ENERGY AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Formulation of acoustically activatable particles having low vaporization energy and methods for using same are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method of producing particles of materials includes, with a first substance that includes at least one component that is a gas at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, performing one of: causing the first substance to condense to a liquid phase, and extruding or emulsifying the first substance into or in the presence of a second substance to create a droplet or emulsion in which the first substance is encapsulated by the second substance; or extruding or emulsifying the first substance into or in the presence of a second substance to create a bubble in which the first substance is encapsulated by the second substance and wherein at least some of the first substance is in a gaseous phase, and causing the first substance to condense to a liquid phase, which causes the bubble to transform into a droplet or emulsion. The droplet or emulsion so created is an activatable phase change agent that is stable at room temperature and pressure. | 12-19-2013 |
Paul Alexander Dayton, Carrboro, NC US
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20150252355 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING ENCAPSULATED MICROBUBBLES TO PROCESS BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Methods and systems for using encapsulated microbubbles to process biological samples are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for using encapsulated microbubbles to process a biological sample includes creating a mixture comprising encapsulated microbubbles mixed with a biological sample and adding activation energy to the mixture to cause at least some of the microbubbles to oscillate or burst and thereby process the sample, including effecting cell lysis, shearing DNA, and/or performing tissue dispersion. | 09-10-2015 |
Paul C. Dayton, Wayne, IL US
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20150373456 | Torsion Diaphragm Apparatus - A diaphragm assembly disposed in a receiver and includes a support structure. The support structure is generally rectangular and has a length that extends along a longitudinal axis. The support structure has a width that is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The length is greater than the width. The assembly includes a paddle and a membrane, and the membrane extends over and being supported by the support structure and paddle. A gap is disposed between the paddle and the support structure. A plurality of tabs extend across the gap and connecting the paddle and support structure. The tabs are located along the length of the support structure and extend outward from the longitudinal axis across the gap. The tabs move in a twisting motion and not bending motion as the paddle moves. | 12-24-2015 |
Peter Dayton, Charlestown, MA US
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20100222802 | IMPLANT WITH HIGH VAPOR PRESSURE MEDIUM - An implant for use in a human or animal body can include a flexible housing with an outer wall and having a chamber therein. The implant can have at least one high vapor pressure medium within the chamber. The at one high vapor pressure medium can have a combined vapor pressure equal to or greater than about the average value of the hydrostatic pressure of the implantation site plus the skin tension of the housing minus the gas tension of the dissolved gasses present at the implantation site. | 09-02-2010 |
20130289529 | IMPLANT WITH HIGH VAPOR PRESSURE MEDIUM - An implant delivery system can be configured to deliver an inflatable implant into a bladder via a urethra. The delivery system can comprise an elongate tubular body, an inflation tube and an implant decoupler. The tubular body can comprise a central lumen configured to hold an inflatable implant in an initial un-inflated state for delivery of the implant into the bladder. A method of use can include passing a distal tip of the elongate tubular body into the bladder. The implant can be inflated and released into the bladder. | 10-31-2013 |
Peter Dayton, Brookline, MA US
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20130197491 | MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A MODULAR CONTROLLER - This invention is directed to a surgical instrument having an elongate shaft with a proximal and a distal end, and including a controller coupled to a proximal region of the elongate shaft. In a first configuration, the controller can control an end-effector coupled to the distal end of the elongate shaft via a control element moveably coupled to the controller. In a second configuration, the controller can move the distal end of the elongate shaft. The surgical instrument can also have an aperture configured to receive the control element in the first configuration and receive an insert element fixedly coupled to the controller and configured to cover the aperture in the second configuration. | 08-01-2013 |
20130226170 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of the disclosure include devices and systems for using an end effector. In an embodiment, a medical device may include an articulation section. The articulation section may be operatively associated with an elongate articulation member configured to move the articulation section, wherein the articulation section can be configured to receive part of a conductive member. The medical device may also include an end effector. The end effector may include an electrode and a non-conductive section encasing a junction between the electrode and the conductive member, wherein the non-conductive section can be moveably coupled to the articulation section and can be fixedly coupled to the elongate articulation member. | 08-29-2013 |
20140046123 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE - Method and system for treating a patient using a compressible, pressure-attenuating device. According to one embodiment, the system is used to treat urinary tract disorders and comprises an access device, a delivery device, a pressure-attenuating device, and a removal device. The access device may be used to create a passageway to an anatomical structure, such as the patient's bladder. The delivery device may be inserted through the passageway created by the access device and may be used to deliver the pressure-attenuating device to the anatomical structure. The removal device may be inserted through the passageway created by the access device and may be used to view the bladder and/or to capture, to deflate and to remove the pressure-attenuating device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140046125 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE - Method and system for treating a patient using a compressible, pressure-attenuating device. According to one embodiment, the system is used to treat urinary tract disorders and can include one or more of an access device, a delivery device, a pressure-attenuating device, and a removal device. The access device may be used to create a passageway to an anatomical structure, such as the patient's bladder. The delivery device may be inserted through the passageway created by the access device and may be used to deliver the pressure-attenuating device to the anatomical structure. The removal device may be inserted through the passageway created by the access device and may be used to view the bladder and/or to capture, to deflate and to remove the pressure-attenuating device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140081076 | IMPLANT WITH HIGH VAPOR PRESSURE MEDIUM - An implant delivery system can be configured to deliver an inflatable implant into a bladder via a urethra. The delivery system can comprise an elongate tubular body, an inflation tube and an implant decoupler. The tubular body can comprise a central lumen configured to hold an inflatable implant in an initial un-inflated state for delivery of the implant into the bladder. A method of use can include passing a distal tip of the elongate tubular body into the bladder. The implant can be inflated and released into the bladder. | 03-20-2014 |
20140221732 | Method of removing an inflated implant - An inflated implant within an anatomical structure, such as the bladder, may require removal. A method of removing an inflated implant from an anatomical structure can include any of a number of different steps. A removal device can be placed within the anatomical structure. The implant is located within the anatomical structure. After it is located, the implant can be engaged by arms of the removal device. A portion of a surface of the implant can be compromised such that an inflation substance within the implant can escape. The inflation substance can be removed out of the implant through a deflation tube in at least one of the arms used to engage the implant. The implant can then be removed from the anatomical structure. | 08-07-2014 |
20140236208 | Removal device - Method and system for treating a patient using an inflatable device. A removal device may be used to remove the inflatable device from the body. The removal device can have at least one manually-actuatable member and at least two opposing jaws at a distal end. At least one of the at least two jaws can be movable by actuation of the at least one manually-actuatable member. At least one of the at least two jaws can have a puncturing member. | 08-21-2014 |
20150238254 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of the disclosure include devices and systems for using an end effector. In an embodiment, a medical device may include an articulation section. The articulation section may be operatively associated with an elongate articulation member configured to move the articulation section, wherein the articulation section can be configured to receive part of a conductive member. The medical device may also include an end effector. The end effector may include an electrode and a non-conductive section encasing a junction between the electrode and the conductive member, wherein the non-conductive section can be moveably coupled to the articulation section and can be fixedly coupled to the elongate articulation member. | 08-27-2015 |
Peter L. Dayton, Brookline, MA US
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20090312606 | FLEXIBLE DEVICE SHAFT WITH ANGLED SPIRAL WRAP - Spiral-wound materials, spirals, and shafts made therefrom that have wraps with edges that may nest within one another are described. Such edges allow the spiral to achieve a smaller bending radius, meaning tighter turns and more flexibility due to the ability of adjacent wraps to nest within each other when the shaft is bent. Spirals having wraps with edges capable of nesting can be used in the medical field for devices that track anatomy, such as endoscopes, colonoscopes, catheters, and the like. | 12-17-2009 |
20110105847 | ENDOSCOPE INCLUDING A VARIABLE STATE OPTICAL MEMBER - In one embodiment, an apparatus may include an elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. A variable state optical member may be coupled within the distal end portion of the elongate member. The variable state optical member may include a first configuration and a second configuration different from the first configuration. An imager may be disposed within the distal end portion of the elongate member. The imager may be configured to produce an imaging signal associated with a tissue distal to the elongate member when the variable state optical member is in the first configuration. The imager may be also configured to produce an imaging signal associated with a tissue lateral to the elongate member when the variable state optical member is in the second configuration. | 05-05-2011 |
20120121665 | IMPLANTABLE OR INSERTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE RESISTANT TO MICROBIAL GROWTH AND BIOFILM FORMATION - Disclosed are implantable or insertable medical devices that provide resistance to microbial growth on and in the environment of the device and resistance to microbial adhesion and biofilm formation on the device. In particular, the invention discloses implantable or insertable medical devices that comprise at least one biocompatible matrix polymer region, an antimicrobial agent for providing resistance to microbial growth and a microbial adhesion/biofilm synthesis inhibitor for inhibiting the attachment of microbes and the synthesis and accumulation of biofilm on the surface of the medical device. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing such devices under conditions that substantially prevent preferential partitioning of any of said bioactive agents to a surface of the biocompatible matrix polymer and substantially prevent chemical modification of said bioactive agents | 05-17-2012 |
20120128793 | IMPLANTABLE OR INSERTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE RESISTANT TO MICROBIAL GROWTH AND BIOFILM FORMATION - Disclosed are implantable or insertable medical devices that provide resistance to microbial growth on and in the environment of the device and resistance to microbial adhesion and biofilm formation on the device. In particular, the invention discloses implantable or insertable medical devices that comprise at least one biocompatible matrix polymer region, an antimicrobial agent for providing resistance to microbial growth and a microbial adhesion/biofilm synthesis inhibitor for inhibiting the attachment of microbes and the synthesis and accumulation of biofilm on the surface of the medical device. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing such devices under conditions that substantially prevent preferential partitioning of any of said bioactive agents to a surface of the biocompatible matrix polymer and substantially prevent chemical modification of said bioactive agents | 05-24-2012 |
20130023858 | FLEXIBLE DEVICE SHAFT WITH ANGLED SPIRAL WRAP - Spiral-wound materials, spirals, and shafts made therefrom that have wraps with edges that may nest within one another are described. Such edges allow the spiral to achieve a smaller bending radius, meaning tighter turns and more flexibility due to the ability of adjacent wraps to nest within each other when the shaft is bent. Spirals having wraps with edges capable of nesting can be used in the medical field for devices that track anatomy, such as endoscopes, colonoscopes, catheters, and the like. | 01-24-2013 |
20130197484 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ATTACHING MEDICAL DEVICE SECTIONS - Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and systems for attaching an articulation section. In an embodiment, a medical instrument includes a first tubular member including a first end. The medical instrument also includes a second tubular member including a first end. The second tubular member includes a plurality of layers including an inner layer and a first layer including a fluorinated material. The inner layer includes a first section disposed under the first layer and a second section extending out from under the first layer. A portion of the first tubular member overlaps and is bonded to at least a portion of the second section of the inner layer of the second tubular member. | 08-01-2013 |
20150265278 | CLOSURE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TREATING BODY TISSUE - A tissue closure device includes a first mesh, a second mesh, and a locking element. The first mesh is sized and shaped to be adhered to a first portion of tissue along a first edge of a tissue opening. The second mesh element is sized and shaped to be adhered to a second portion of tissue along a second edge of the tissue opening substantially opposing the first edge so that the drawing the first and second elements toward one another closes the tissue opening. The locking element is configured to draw the first and second mesh elements toward one another to a sealing position sealing the tissue opening and to lock the first and second mesh elements in the sealing position. | 09-24-2015 |
Robert Dayton, Shreveport, LA US
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20110203007 | ASSAYS OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS, INCLUDING FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA AND AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS - The invention relates to novel assays for the in vivo analysis of neurodegenerative diseases and the use of such assays to discover therapies capable of modulating such diseases. | 08-18-2011 |
20120291146 | Assays of Neurodegenerative Disorders, including Frontotemporal Dementia and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - The invention relates to novel assays for the in vivo analysis of neurodegenerative diseases and the use of such assays to discover therapies capable of modulating such diseases. | 11-15-2012 |
Robert Dayton, Attica, MI US
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20150048270 | FLUX COLLECTOR WITH INTERCONNECTED PORTIONS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY HAVING SAME - An apparatus such as for a solenoid valve assembly includes a substantially annular flux collector ( | 02-19-2015 |
Robert A. Dayton, Attica, MI US
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20100018482 | VALVETRAIN OIL CONTROL SYSTEM AND OIL CONTROL VALVE - A hydraulic control system includes an oil control valve to control oil flow within a valvetrain. The control valve varies the flow rate to actuate an engine component from a first position to a second position based upon fluid pressure from the control valve. Varying the flow rate through the control valve includes increasing the flow rate through the control valve to increase the pressure to a first level to actuate the engine component to the first position. After the engine component is actuated, the flow rate through the control valve is maintained at a level sufficient to maintain the engine component in the first position. To actuate the engine component to the second position the flow rate through the control valve is then decreased. The fluid flow rate through the control valve is then maintained at a level sufficient to maintain the engine component in the second position. | 01-28-2010 |
20100084590 | VALVE FOR DISTRIBUTING FLUIDS - A valve for distributing fluids includes a housing, a bobbin disposed within the housing having a bore, a coil disposed on the bobbin wall, and an armature disposed within the bore of the bobbin. The armature includes a point region and a main body that is integral to the point region. The armature moves between a first position and a second position. The solenoid valve further includes a pole piece having a cylindrical bore and a valve body disposed within the cylindrical bore of the pole piece. The solenoid valve also includes a spool disposed within the valve body bore, and a spring member operatively disposed within the spool bore. | 04-08-2010 |
20130068182 | VALVETRAIN OIL CONTROL SYSTEM AND OIL CONTROL VALVE - A hydraulic control system includes an oil control valve to control oil flow within a valvetrain. The control valve varies the flow rate to actuate an engine component from a first position to a second position based upon fluid pressure from the control valve. Varying the flow rate through the control valve includes increasing the flow rate through the control valve to increase the pressure to a first level to actuate the engine component to the first position. After the engine component is actuated, the flow rate through the control valve is maintained at a level sufficient to maintain the engine component in the first position. To actuate the engine component to the second position the flow rate through the control valve is then decreased. The fluid flow rate through the control valve is then maintained at a level sufficient to maintain the engine component in the second position. | 03-21-2013 |
20140283768 | VALVETRAIN OIL CONTROL SYSTEM AND OIL CONTROL VALVE - A hydraulic control system includes an oil control valve to control oil flow within a valve train. The control valve varies the flow rate to actuate an engine component from a first position to a second position based upon fluid pressure from the control valve. Varying the flow rate through the control valve includes increasing the flow rate through the control valve to increase the pressure to a first level to actuate the engine component to the first position. After the engine component is actuated, the flow rate through the control valve is maintained at a level sufficient to maintain the engine component in the first position. To actuate the engine component to the second position the flow rate through the control valve is then decreased. The fluid flow rate through the control valve is then maintained at a level sufficient to maintain the engine component in the second position. | 09-25-2014 |
20150061799 | SOLENOID ASSEMBLY WITH ANTI-HYSTERESIS FEATURE - A solenoid assembly is provided in which electrical energy is supplied to a coil through a post that extends through an armature. The solenoid assembly includes a coil assembly having a coil, with a pole piece and an armature at least partially surrounding the coil. The armature is configured to translate relative to the pole piece when the coil is energized. The coil assembly has a bobbin at least partially surrounding the coil and a first post that extends from the bobbin. Electrical current is supplied to the coil through the first post. The armature is configured so that the first post extends through the armature. A feature is configured to prevent the armature from contacting the first post when the armature translates. | 03-05-2015 |
20150330528 | SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH PILOT PRESSURE CONTROL - A valve assembly includes a valve body with an interior cavity and a primary supply port, a secondary supply port, a control port, and an exhaust port each extending to the interior cavity. An armature assembly is configured to move within the interior cavity from a first position to a second position when the coil is energized. A regulator body is operatively connected to the valve body and has an exhaust passage positioned at the exhaust port. A regulator valve in the regulator body is configured to prevent flow out of the exhaust passage when fluid pressure on the regulator valve is at or below a pilot pressure and permit flow out of the exhaust passage when fluid pressure on the regulator valve is greater than the pilot pressure. The valve body is configured to provide fluid from the secondary supply port to the control port. | 11-19-2015 |
Robert Andrew Dayton, Attica, MI US
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20090189105 | SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY - A solenoid valve assembly includes a bobbin supporting a coil and having at least one protrusion on an inner surface, an adjustment member disposed within the bobbin and in contact with the at least one protrusion, a pole piece disposed within the adjustment member, a valve body having a seat, wherein the bobbin is disposed in contact with the seat, a spool slideably disposed within the valve body, and a resilient member disposed in contact with the adjustment member and the spool. | 07-30-2009 |
20110284782 | PRESSURIZED O-RING POLE PIECE SEAL FOR A MANIFOLD - An assembly comprises a manifold and a valve. The manifold has a portion defining a bore having a first end and a second end. The valve is at least partially disposed within the manifold and includes a coil configured to generate a magnetic field; a bobbin configured to house the coil; a pole piece located near the bobbin; and a housing. The pole piece includes a first end configured for insertion into the bore of the manifold; a circumferentially extending groove located near the first end of the pole piece; an o-ring disposed in the circumferentially extending groove; and a radially outwardly extending flange located near the circumferentially extending groove that is configured to engage both the portion of the manifold defining the first end of the bore and the bobbin. The housing includes a tab configured to fasten the valve to the manifold. | 11-24-2011 |
20150096636 | ENGINE VALVETRAIN OIL CONTROL VALVE - An oil control valve assembly includes a valve body and a controller coupled to an exterior end of the valve body. The controller includes a solenoid housing attached to the exterior end of the valve body, and defines an interior region. An encapsulated coil assembly is disposed within the interior region of the solenoid housing. A housing seal is disposed within the interior region of the solenoid housing, in sealing engagement with the solenoid housing, the valve body, and the encapsulated coil assembly. The housing seal is operable to seal the interior region of the solenoid housing to prevent fluid communication between the solenoid housing and the valve body. An adapter assembly is coupled to the valve body to reposition a discharge location of a supply port, a control port, and an exhaust port of the valve body along a longitudinal axis of the valve body. | 04-09-2015 |
Roderick Dayton, Strongsville, OH US
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20080303309 | Vehicle Air Dam System - An air dam is made of flexible cells installed adjacent to one another so that the air dam is capable of installation in many deflecting configurations on a vehicle and can also deflect under impact. The air dam system may be capable of being deployed at higher speeds while being stowed under the frame of the truck when the truck is operating on rough road surfaces to reduce the potential for air dam damage. The air dam system can be actuated pneumatically and when deployed tends to reduce aerodynamic drag by altering the path of airflow under and/or immediately around a vehicle. Other methods of actuation such as hydraulic or mechanical components may also be used with the air dam system. Alternatively, the air dam cells may be stationary and include an inflated bladder and/or flexible sleeve mounted adjacent to one another on an air dam frame. | 12-11-2008 |
Roderick M. Dayton, Strongville, OH US
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20100117396 | SYSTEM FOR REDUCING AERODYNAMIC DRAG ON VEHICLES - An apparatus is provided for reducing aerodynamic drag experienced by an over-the-road vehicle while underway. A frame assembly including a fastening fixture couples the apparatus to the vehicle, and a first airfoil including a first outward air deflecting surface deflects a portion of the airflow directed toward a first tire laterally outward toward an externally exposed side of the first tire. A second airfoil including a second outward air deflecting surface deflects a portion of the airflow directed toward a second tire laterally outward toward an externally exposed side of the second tire. The first and second airfoils are spaced laterally apart from each other when coupled to the vehicle by the frame assembly to define an aperture between the first and second airfoils through which at least a portion of the airflow directed toward the axle assembly is to pass while the vehicle is underway. | 05-13-2010 |
Roderick M. Dayton, Strongsville, OH US
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20110042999 | SYSTEM REDUCING AERODYNAMIC DRAG ON VEHICLES - An apparatus for reducing aerodynamic resistance in an over the road vehicle is provided. The apparatus can include a frame assembly and first and second airfoils to be coupled to the vehicle by the frame assembly ahead of first and second tires of an axle assembly provided to the vehicle. The first and second airfoils each include an air deflecting surface with a convex outward portion that extends away from a leading edge that is to be directed into the airflow to transition the portions of the airflow directed toward the first and second tires outward beyond the externally exposed sides of the first and second tires. The first and second airfoils are also spaced laterally apart from each other when coupled to the vehicle by the frame assembly to define an aperture between the first and second airfoils through which at least a portion of the airflow directed toward the axle assembly is to pass while the vehicle is underway. | 02-24-2011 |
20120235441 | AERODYNAMIC COMPONENT MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR TRACTOR TRAILER - A mounting assembly is provided for coupling an air drag reduction system to a trailer to be transported by an over-the-road tractor. The mounting assembly includes a frame to be suspended adjacent to an underside of the trailer, and a receiver supported adjacent to a first end of the frame. The receiver is adapted to cooperate with a portion of a structural member of the trailer when installed. An adjustable fastening mechanism is separated a suitable distance from the receiver along the frame to be positioned adjacent to a second portion of the structural member opposite the portion that cooperates with the receiver. The adjustable fastening mechanism includes a cam that is adjustable to make contact with the second portion of the structural member of the trailer, thereby interfering with separation of the receiver from the portion of the structural member of the trailer with which the receiver cooperates. | 09-20-2012 |
20130119701 | AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCTION SYSTEM - Provided is an aerodynamic drag reduction apparatus for reducing aerodynamic drag on an over-the-road vehicle while underway. The aerodynamic drag reduction system includes a frame assembly that is adapted to cooperate with a cargo-carrying portion of the over-the-road vehicle to couple the drag reduction apparatus to the over-the-road vehicle. First and second skirts are adapted to be supported beneath opposite lateral sides of the cargo-carrying portion of the over-the-road vehicle by arcuate rails. The first and second skirts are coupled to the frame assembly in a manner that allows thermal expansion and contraction of the first and second skirts relative to the frame assembly without warping of material forming an air-deflecting surface of the first and second skirts to an extent that would otherwise occur if the first and second skirts were fixedly connected to the frame assembly. | 05-16-2013 |
20130277574 | DECONTAMINATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided is an apparatus for disinfecting an object by at least partially removing a biologically-active contaminant there from. A housing encloses a disinfection chamber in which a portion of the object is to be received to be disinfected, and includes an inlet aperture through which the object is introduced to the apparatus. An ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light to be imparted on the portion of the object introduced to the disinfection chamber for deactivating at least a portion of the biologically-active contaminant present on the object. A controller controls operation of at least one of a feeder and the ultraviolet light to achieve a level of disinfection of the object, rendering the object suitable for use in a substantially-sterile application. | 10-24-2013 |
20140079587 | DECONTAMINATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided is an apparatus for disinfecting an object by at least partially removing a biologically-active contaminant there from. A housing encloses a disinfection chamber in which a portion of the object is to be received to be disinfected, and includes an inlet aperture through which the object is introduced to the apparatus. An ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light to be imparted on the portion of the object introduced to the disinfection chamber for deactivating at least a portion of the biologically-active contaminant present on the object. A controller controls operation of at least one of a feeder and the ultraviolet light to achieve a level of disinfection of the object, rendering the object suitable for use in a substantially-sterile application. | 03-20-2014 |
20150048257 | DECONTAMINATION APPARTUS AND METHOD - Provided is an apparatus for disinfecting an object by at least partially removing a biologically-active contaminant there from. A housing encloses a disinfection chamber in which a portion of the object is to be received to be disinfected, and includes an inlet aperture through which the object is introduced to the apparatus. An ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light to be imparted on the portion of the object introduced to the disinfection chamber for deactivating at least a portion of the biologically-active contaminant present on the object. A controller controls operation of at least one of a feeder and the ultraviolet light to achieve a level of disinfection of the object, rendering the object suitable for use in a substantially-sterile application. | 02-19-2015 |
20150060696 | DECONTAMINATION APPARTUS AND METHOD - Provided is an apparatus for disinfecting an object by at least partially removing a biologically-active contaminant there from. A housing encloses a disinfection chamber in which a portion of the object is to be received to be disinfected, and includes an inlet aperture through which the object is introduced to the apparatus. An ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light to be imparted on the portion of the object introduced to the disinfection chamber for deactivating at least a portion of the biologically-active contaminant present on the object. A controller controls operation of at least one of a feeder and the ultraviolet light to achieve a level of disinfection of the object, rendering the object suitable for use in a substantially-sterile application. | 03-05-2015 |
20150375810 | AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCTION SYSTEM - Provided is an aerodynamic drag reduction apparatus for reducing aerodynamic drag on an over-the-road vehicle while underway. The aerodynamic drag reduction system includes a frame assembly that is adapted to cooperate with a cargo-carrying portion of the over-the-road vehicle to couple the drag reduction apparatus to the over-the-road vehicle. First and second skirts are adapted to be supported beneath opposite lateral sides of the cargo-carrying portion of the over-the-road vehicle by arcuate rails. The first and second skirts are coupled to the frame assembly in a manner that allows thermal expansion and contraction of the first and second skirts relative to the frame assembly without warping of material forming an air-deflecting surface of the first and second skirts to an extent that would otherwise occur if the first and second skirts were fixedly connected to the frame assembly. | 12-31-2015 |
Scott Dayton, San Jose, CA US
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20150286038 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN APERTURE ON AN OPTICAL ELEMENT OF AN INFRARED OPTICAL SYSTEM - A system and method for producing an optical aperture for an optical element of an infrared optical system includes placing the optical element in a printer and applying ink in an image of the optical aperture to a curved surface of the optical element. | 10-08-2015 |
20160040313 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN OPTICAL ELEMENT - A process for producing an optical element, which may be suitable for use in an infrared camera with sharp surface features and low emissivity surfaces, including the steps of casting the element in the desired shape in a zinc alloy, deburring the zinc alloy element with a thermal deburring operation, and coating the deburred zinc alloy element with an electrocoating operation. | 02-11-2016 |
20160044224 | SHUTTER FOR AN INFRARED CAMERA - A shutter for an optical system, such as a small infrared camera, for alternately blocking and exposing an optical sensor to light includes an electrically conductive coil, having a center long axis, a magnet element rotatably mounted within the coil with an axis of rotation perpendicular to the center long axis of the coil, a shutter flag element connected to the magnet element, and a shutter base element supporting the shutter flag, magnet, and coil. Energizing the coil in a first manner causes the rotatable magnet to rotate from a first position to a second position and energizing the coil in a second manner returns the magnet to the first position, causing the flag to alternately block and expose the optical sensor. | 02-11-2016 |
20160065802 | MECHANICALLY ISOLATED EXTERNAL CONNECTOR - An imaging system includes a housing, circuitry within the housing, and a connector coupled to the circuitry and extending from the housing for electrical and mechanical connection with a personal electronic device. The connector can be secured to the housing using a connector support that is resilient and flexible. The connector can be electrically coupled to a main printed circuit board assembly using a flexible circuit. The resilient connector support can be configured to allow movement of the connector relative to the housing. The flexible circuit is configured to maintain electrical connection to the main printed circuit board assembly when the connector moves relative to the housing. The imaging system can be a thermal imaging system and may include an infrared camera core. | 03-03-2016 |
Sky Dayton, Santa Monica, CA US
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20090089177 | Apparatus, methods and systems for discounted referral and recommendation of electronic content - Apparatus, methods and systems for sharing and distributing electronic content using a mobile device are presented. In more specific terms, a viral marketing-based, discounted referral and recommendation model by which users may forward electronic content to other users in disclosed. In one aspect, a method of distributing electronic media content over a network includes displaying a discounted offer on a first device that has been transmitted from another device for which the electronic media content has been purchased. A notification is then received, and upon receiving an acceptance from the first device, the electronic media content is transmitted to the device. | 04-02-2009 |
Steve Dayton, Harrisburg, PA US
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20090314594 | TSA Computer Travel Bag - A travel bag for a laptop computer for easing scanning at a security checkpoint including a first compartment for storing a laptop computer and a second compartment for storing other typical travel items. The compartment for storing a laptop computer is free of metal and pockets or organizers capable of holding items that may interfere with the scanning of the laptop computer. The two compartments are adapted to be opened so that they lie adjacent to one another with aligned edge surfaces interconnected by a hinge structure provided to align the edge surfaces. A carry handle is provided to be above the hinge and the aligned edge surfaces. | 12-24-2009 |
20100084291 | CARRYING CASE FOR TABLET COMPUTER - A carrying case for a tablet computer, said case including a support surface for supporting a tablet computer; a first and second holder for securing the tablet computer to a top-oriented face of said support surface, and a handle for carrying said case arranged with a bottom-oriented face of said support surface. Said first holder is attached to a first edge portion of the support face and said second holder is attached to a second edge portion of the support face such that said first holder and second holder are oriented respectively to engage adjacent sides of the tablet computer secured therein, and at least one of said holders is slidably attached to an edge portion of the support surface such that said holder can be extended outwards from the edge portion to allow the support surface to be adapted to support varying tablet computer sizes. | 04-08-2010 |
Terry Andrew Dayton, Battle Creek, MI US
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20100298082 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL HAVING LOGIC-CONTROL WIRE HARNESS - An electronically controlled locking differential includes an electromagnetic coil and a wire harness adapted to logically control operation of the differential and having a circuit. The circuit has a latching switch that is electrically connected to a first source of power and adapted to provide latching power of the differential. A double-pole, double-throw control relay is electrically connected to the latching switch and includes a first switch, a second switch, and a coil. The second switch is adapted to “jump” the latching switch. The circuit is disabled when power to the harness is turned off and in “standby” mode when power to the harness is turned on. Upon the latching switch being activated, current flows from a starting point of the circuit through the circuit to activate the relay, the first switch closes to energize the differential, the second switch closes such that the current “jumps” the latching switch, and the differential is actuated. | 11-25-2010 |
20100298083 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL HAVING UNDER-DASH CONTROL SYSTEM - An electronically controlled locking differential includes an electromagnetic coil and a control system adapted to control operation of the differential. The control system has a module adapted to be mounted under a dashboard of a vehicle and a circuit electrically interfacing with the module. The circuit has a latching switch that is electrically connected to first and/or second sources of power and adapted to provide latching power of the differential. A latching component is electrically connected to the latching switch and adapted to provide latching power of the differential. The circuit is disabled when power to the control system is turned off and in “standby” mode when power to the control system is turned on. Upon the latching switch being activated, current flows through the circuit to activate the latching component, and the differential is actuated. | 11-25-2010 |
Troy Dayton, Syracuse, UT US
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20160022894 | IMPROVED DIALYZER HOLDER AND IMPROVED AIRLESS BLOODLINE PRIMING METHOD - The present invention relates to a dialyzer holder to attach a dialyzer to a dialysis machine. During priming of a bloodline prior to a dialysis treatment, the dialyzer holder grips a dialyzer in approximately the center of the dialyzer, but allows movements of the dialyzer in an arc motion using two axes of rotation. The holder enables the dialyzer to move to a position where air can be primed from the dialyzer and, because the dialyzer can move toward the dialysis machine, this motion eliminates stress on the tubing connected to the bottom and top of the dialyzer and reduces the length of bloodline tubing necessary to accommodate dialyzer movement. The dialyzer holder incorporates an attachment point for a venous chamber for use during the priming procedure, enabling the venous chamber to move with the dialyzer, further reducing the tubing between the dialyzer and the venous chamber. | 01-28-2016 |
Troy C. Dayton, Syracuse, UT US
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20090216204 | AUTO-REPLENISHING, WOUND-DRESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus and methods to treat skin defects include a pump with reservoirs for a pressurization gas and a fluid, the fluid loaded at a factory and sealed or filled at point of use through a valve, septum, or the like. Upon activation, the pump generates a gas introduced into the gas reservoir, a movable wall of which displaces a movable wall of a fluid source, thus dispensing the fluid into the dressing to spread throughout irrespective of orientation of the dressing, maintaining a transport fluid (e.g. carrier) in the dressing and in contact with a skin defect being treated. Delivery may be periodic, constant, programmatically controlled, or manual. A dressing may maintain intimate contact, a transport fluid, and a controllable concentration of active ingredient against a skin defect. | 08-27-2009 |
20100100063 | Device and method for wound therapy - A wound therapy device is disclosed. The wound therapy device may include a housing for covering at least a portion of a wound and for sealing to a body surface of a patient. The housing may also include a liquid collector for retaining liquid therein and a vacuum connection for coupling to a vacuum source. The vacuum connection may be in gaseous communication with the liquid collector. The vacuum connection may be separated from the liquid collector by a liquid barrier. | 04-22-2010 |
20140018753 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WOUND THERAPY - A wound therapy device is disclosed. The wound therapy device may include a housing for covering at least a portion of a wound and for sealing to a body surface of a patient. The housing may also include a liquid collector for retaining liquid therein and a vacuum connection for coupling to a vacuum source. The vacuum connection may be in gaseous communication with the liquid collector. The vacuum connection may be separated from the liquid collector by a liquid barrier. | 01-16-2014 |
20140296774 | AUTO-REPLENISHING, WOUND-DRESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus and methods to treat skin defects include a pump with reservoirs for a pressurization gas and a fluid. Upon activation, the pump generates a gas introduced into the gas reservoir, a movable wall of which displaces a movable wall of a fluid source, thus dispensing the fluid into the dressing to spread throughout irrespective of orientation of the dressing, maintaining a transport fluid (e.g. carrier) in the dressing and in contact with a skin defect being treated. The dressing may have a distribution network, and multiple members, dispensing the fluid into the dressing and in contact with a skin defect being treated. | 10-02-2014 |
20160051737 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WOUND THERAPY - A wound therapy device is disclosed. The wound therapy device may include a housing for covering at least a portion of a wound and for sealing to a body surface of a patient. The housing may also include a liquid collector for retaining liquid therein and a vacuum connection for coupling to a vacuum source. The vacuum connection may be in gaseous communication with the liquid collector. The vacuum connection may be separated from the liquid collector by a liquid barrier. | 02-25-2016 |
Troy Calvin Dayton, Syracuse, UT US
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20160089484 | Pressure Output Device For Extracorporeal Hemodialysis Machine - A pressure output device (POD) assembly for sensing fluid pressure in a fluid processing system, is provided. This POD assembly includes a shell defining a shell interior, and a movable diaphragm disposed in the shell interior and separating the shell interior into a flow-through chamber and a pressure sensing side. A sensor port is in fluid communication with the pressure sensing side. An inlet port and an outlet port are in fluid communication with the flow-through chamber. The inlet port and the outlet port define an inlet and an outlet, respectively, of a flow-through channel that passes through the flow-through chamber. A boss protrudes from the interior wall of the shell and extends into the flow-through channel to prevent occlusion of flow under different pressure conditions within the flow-through chamber. | 03-31-2016 |
William Morgan Dayton, San Francisco, CA US
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20150235477 | Automatic Wireless Transportation Monitoring and Transactions for Mobile Devices - A method for automated fare processes includes a mobile device detecting transmissions from a beacon located on a vehicle. Based on the detected transmissions, the mobile device determines that it has entered the vehicle. Entry data including an entry time is stored by the mobile device. When the mobile device exits the vehicle, an exit data including an exit time is stored by the mobile device. A beacon identifier is also included in the entry data, the exit data, or both. Computation of a fare is initiated, where the fare is based on the entry data and the exit data. | 08-20-2015 |