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Brenton L. Smith, Alexandria, MN US
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20100326016 | AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - An automated method for forming a packaged good article includes establishing a continuous path of travel for a mandrel. The mandrel defines an open interior between a package side and a loading side. With the mandrel at a first angle, a packaging material is wrapped about the mandrel at a first station along the path of travel to define a partial package. Product is dispensed into the partial package at a second station. With the mandrel at the second angle, the partial package and the mandrel are separated from one another at a third station. The first angle of the mandrel (at the first station) differs from the second angle of the mandrel (at the third station). The partial package is closed to form a packaged good article. In some embodiments, the mandrel is horizontal at the first station and is vertical at the third station. | 12-30-2010 |
20130333332 | AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - An automated method for forming a packaged good article includes establishing a continuous path of travel for a mandrel. The mandrel defines an open interior between a package side and a loading side. With the mandrel at a first angle, a packaging material is wrapped about the mandrel at a first station along the path of travel to define a partial package. Product is dispensed into the partial package at a second station. With the mandrel at the second angle, the partial package and the mandrel are separated from one another at a third station. The first angle of the mandrel (at the first station) differs from the second angle of the mandrel (at the third station). The partial package is closed to form a packaged good article. In some embodiments, the mandrel is horizontal at the first station and is vertical at the third station. | 12-19-2013 |
Bryan L. Smith, Farmington, MN US
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20110186081 | SUPPORT CLEANING SYSTEM - An automated support cleaning system comprising a tank disposed within a housing and configured to circulate an aqueous cleaning solution to remove a support structure from a three-dimensional model. | 08-04-2011 |
Chad S. Smith, Parkers Prairie, MN US
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20100241219 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY ARTICLE, ACCESSORY & SYSTEM - An adjunctive accessory article ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100241240 | SELF-ADJUSTING ENDOURETHRAL DEVICE & METHODS OF USE - A self adjusting and/or positioning indwelling urethral device is provided. The device generally includes a prostatic urethral stent body and a urethral anchoring element. The prostatic urethral stent body includes a preconfigured end portion for anchored receipt within a bladder with the urethral anchoring element extending from the prostatic urethral stent body via a linkage. Engagement of the proximal anchor, delimited by the preconfigured end portion of the stent body, with the bladder is no or minimal impact upon the trigone region. | 09-23-2010 |
Charles U. Smith, Minnetonka, MN US
Christopher W. Smith, Maple Grove, MN US
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20100145361 | Methods and Devices for Occlusion of an Atrial Appendage - A novel occluder application and clip device for treatment of embolic stroke caused by atrial fibrillation uses multiple sutures in a non directional handle to affix the occlusion device to the applicator and manipulate the occluder from an open and receiving position to a closed and occluding position. The occluder is retained in place by a clamping means related to locks retainers, resilient material or otherwise. An actuator mechanism is used to manipulate the occluder to a locked or occluding position. The applicator with the occluder attached has a low profile and remote manipulations to allow the occluder to be delivered to the clamping location within a patient through a small incision or delivery port such as a trocar cannula or the like. | 06-10-2010 |
Daniel J. Smith, Lakeville, MN US
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20090057592 | FLOW CONTROL AND CLOSURE VALVE WITH AXIAL FLOW IN THE VALVE ELEMENT - A metering valve for controlling the flow rate of a fluid has a substantially rigid housing having an internal cylindrical wall defining a cavity. The cavity has a first opening at one end and a spaced second opening in the cylindrical wall. A substantially rigid valve element that fits closely within the cavity has an internal bore extending axially from a first end toward a second end. A metering aperture penetrates the valve element wall between the outer surface of the valve element and the valve element bore. Moving the valve element within the housing cavity to a first position places a portion of the second opening within the cavity's second opening at a first position to allow a first rate of fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber. Moving the valve element to a second position places the metering aperture at a second position different from the first position to allow a second rate of fluid flow between the first and second chambers. The flow has an axial flow vector within the valve element bore and a radial flow vector through the metering aperture. | 03-05-2009 |
20110140903 | HUMAN WASTE BAG OVERFLOW ALARM - An alarm unit for signaling impending overflow of a urine or ostomy (waste) bag includes an external magnet held at the end of an arm. An internal ferrous armature attracts the magnet which provides flux holding a switch element open when the magnet provides at least a predetermined flux to the switch. A clamp allows the user to fasten the unit to an edge of the waste bag with the bag walls between the magnet and the armature. When the bag contents reach the magnet, fluid force of the bag contents separates the magnet and the armature, causing the switch element to close and conduct power from a power supply to a signal element. The arm may be flexible. The switch element preferably comprises a reed switch controlling an electronic power switch. | 06-16-2011 |
Dave B. Smith, St. Paul, MN US
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20080197202 | STORED-VALUE CARD WITH AUDIO CAPABILITIES - A stored-value card includes a housing, an audio circuit storing an audio file, and a speaker coupled to the audio circuit. The housing includes a first panel, a second panel spaced from and positioned opposite the first panel, and a side wall extending between the first panel and the second panel. The side wall extends substantially perpendicular to each of the first panel and the second panel such that an open cavity is formed between the first panel and the second panel. The housing further includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The audio circuit and the speaker are substantially enclosed within the open cavity of the housing. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed. | 08-21-2008 |
20090090771 | STORED-VALUE CARD WITH MULTIPLE MEMBER HOUSING - A stored-value card includes a housing, an auxiliary member and an account identifier. The housing includes a base and a cover coupled to the base. The cover and the base each include a primary panel and a side wall extending therefrom. An edge is defined by the side wall of the cover and is positioned to abut an edge defined by the side wall of the base to define a chamber between the base and the cover. The auxiliary member is formed separately from the housing, is at least partially positioned within the chamber, is accessible from a position external to the housing, and is configured to move relative to the housing upon user interaction with the stored-value card. The account identifier is coupled to the housing and signifies a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. Other cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed. | 04-09-2009 |
20100288836 | STORED-VALUE CARD WITH MULTIPLE MEMBER HOUSING - A financial transaction card includes a first member, a second member, a side wall, at least one substantially rigid connection member, and an account identifier. The first member defines a first panel, and the second member defines a second panel. Each of the first panel and the second panel are substantially planar. The side wall extends between the first panel and the second panel such that the first panel is spaced from the second panel to define a void between the first panel and the second panel. The at least one substantially rigid connection member extends through the first member and interfaces with the second member to at least partially couple the first member to the second member. The account identifier associates the financial transaction card with an account or record having a value associated therewith. Other cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
20120145800 | STORED-VALUE CARD WITH AUDIO CAPABILITIES - A stored-value card includes a housing, an audio circuit storing an audio file, and a speaker coupled to the audio circuit. The housing includes a first panel, a second panel spaced from and positioned opposite the first panel, and a side wall extending between the first panel and the second panel. The side wall extends substantially perpendicular to each of the first panel and the second panel such that an open cavity is formed between the first panel and the second panel. The housing further includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The audio circuit and the speaker are substantially enclosed within the open cavity of the housing. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
20120187196 | STORED-VALUE CARD WITH LIGHT - A stored-value card includes a housing, a light circuit and an account identifier. The housing includes a cover and a base. The cover and the base each define a respective primary panel and a plurality of side walls extending from the respective primary panel. The plurality of side walls defined by the base abut the plurality of side walls defined by the cover. The light circuit includes a light and a switch. The light circuit is substantially enclosed between the base and the cover, and the light is configured to emit illumination upon user interaction with the switch. The account identifier links the stored-value card to an account or record such that value from the account or record can be used as payment toward a purchase of one or more of goods and services. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed. | 07-26-2012 |
20130248595 | STORED-VALUE CARD WITH MULTIPLE MEMBER HOUSING - A financial transaction card includes a first member, a second member, a side wall, at least one substantially rigid connection member, and an account identifier. The first member defines a first panel, and the second member defines a second panel. Each of the first panel and the second panel are substantially planar. The side wall extends between the first panel and the second panel such that the first panel is spaced from the second panel to define a void between the first panel and the second panel. The at least one substantially rigid connection member extends through the first member and interfaces with the second member to at least partially couple the first member to the second member. The account identifier associates the financial transaction card with an account or record having a value associated therewith. Other cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
20140291408 | FINANCIAL TRANSACTION PRODUCT WITH ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY AND FACE PANEL - A financial transaction product includes a housing, an electrical assembly, a button, a face panel, and an account identifier. The housing includes a panel having an outside surface. The electrical assembly is maintained within the housing and includes an activation switch and at least one of a light and a speaker. Movement of the activation switch causes activation of the electrical assembly including at least one of illumination of the light and audio emission via the speaker. The button is separate from the housing and the electrical assembly and positioned over the activation switch. The face panel is formed separately from the housing and secured to the outside surface extending over the button such that user interaction with the activation switch is performed at least partially via the face panel and the button. The account identifier is coupled with the housing and associates the product with an account or record. | 10-02-2014 |
David I. Smith, Rochester, MN US
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20100324119 | REDUCING IRF4, DUSP22, OR FLJ43663 POLYPEPTIDE EXPRESSION - This document relates to the activity of interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4) in T-cell lymphomas. For example, methods and materials involved in reducing the expression of an IRF4 polypeptide in T-cell lymphoma cells and identifying agents having the ability to reduce expression of an IRF4 polypeptide in T-cell lymphoma cells are provided. This document also relates to reducing DUSP22 or FLJ43663 polypeptide activity in T-cell lymphomas. For example, methods and materials involved in reducing the expression of DUSP22 polypeptides and/or FLJ43663 polypeptides in T-cell lymphoma cells and identifying agents having the ability to reduce expression of DUSP22 polypeptides and/or FLJ43663 polypeptides in T-cell lymphoma cells are provided. | 12-23-2010 |
20110183328 | DETECTING NEOPLASM - This document relates to methods and materials for detecting premalignant and malignant neoplasms. For example, methods and materials for determining whether or not a stool sample from a mammal contains nucleic acid markers or polypeptide markers of a neoplasm are provided. | 07-28-2011 |
20110306517 | REDUCING IRF4, DUSP22, OR FLJ43663 POLYPEPTIDE EXPRESSION - This document relates to the activity of interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4) in T-cell lymphomas. For example, methods and materials involved in reducing the expression of an IRF4 polypeptide in T-cell lymphoma cells and identifying agents having the ability to reduce expression of an IRF4 polypeptide in T-cell lymphoma cells are provided. This document also relates to reducing DUSP22 or FLJ43663 polypeptide activity in T-cell lymphomas. For example, methods and materials involved in reducing the expression of DUSP22 polypeptides and/or FLJ43663 polypeptides in T-cell lymphoma cells and identifying agents having the ability to reduce expression of DUSP22 polypeptides and/or FLJ43663 polypeptides in T-cell lymphoma cells are provided. | 12-15-2011 |
20140221252 | DETECTING NEOPLASM - This document relates to methods and materials for detecting premalignant and malignant neoplasms. For example, methods and materials for determining whether or not a stool sample from a mammal contains nucleic acid markers or polypeptide markers of a neoplasm are provided. | 08-07-2014 |
David L. Smith, Jordan, MN US
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20110203629 | HUNTING BLIND AND FRAME SYSTEM - The invention includes a hunting blind and frame tall enough to allow an adult male to stand upright within the frame. Horizontal frame members are connected to vertical frame members to increase the strength of the frame. The horizontal frame members also serve as weapon rests. The blind may include several selectively openable and closable openings having a lower edge positioned vertically proximate to the horizontal frame members. The blind can include magnetic and/or ferromagnetic elements disposed proximate the opening. The elements are useful for magnetically detachably attaching a window to the blind to cover the opening. | 08-25-2011 |
20120181819 | Selectively Configurable Chair System - A stowable chair system having a base assembly and a back pivotably connected to the base assembly. A first leg retention assembly operatively coupled to the base assembly to selectively retain and position legs in a seating configuration. A second leg retention assembly separate from the first leg retention assembly to selectively retain and position the legs in a stowing configuration. | 07-19-2012 |
Delmer L. Smith, Edina, MN US
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20100033255 | PHYSICS PACKAGE DESIGN FOR A COLD ATOM PRIMARY FREQUENCY STANDARD - A physic package for an atomic clock comprising: a block made of optical glass, a glass ceramic material or another suitable material that includes a plurality of faces on its exterior and a plurality of angled borings that serve as a vacuum chamber cavity, light paths and measurement bores; mirrors fixedly attached using a vacuum tight seal to the exterior of the block at certain locations where two light paths intersect; optically clear windows fixedly attached using a vacuum tight seal to the block's exterior over openings of the measurement bores and at one location where two light paths intersect; and fill tubes fixedly attached using a vacuum tight seal to the exterior of the block over the ends of the vacuum chamber cavity. This physics package design makes possible atomic clocks having reduced size and power consumption and capable of maintaining an ultra-high vacuum without active pumping. | 02-11-2010 |
20120145765 | MECHANICAL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BILATERAL TISSUE FASTENING - A mechanical system for bilaterally securing skin tissue utilizes a tissue manipulator apparatus to approximate a portion of an interior surface of each of two pieces of living dermis tissue along a vertical interface below an exterior surface without overlapping either interior surface across the vertical interface. An applicator apparatus includes a driving head portion positioned in the vertical interface and at least partially below the exterior surface and a handle portion positioned at least partially above the exterior surface. The applicator apparatus bilaterally drives at least one portion of the fastener through each piece of the living dermis tissue behind the interior surface of that piece of tissue such that the fastener is positioned below the exterior surface and a portion of the fastener is positioned generally transverse to the vertical interface. Preferably, the manipulator apparatus and the applicator apparatus are arranged together as part of a hand-held instrument. | 06-14-2012 |
20130061655 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GETTERING AN ATOMIC SENSOR - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved systems and methods for providing an atomic sensor device. In one embodiment, the device comprises a sensor body, the sensor body enclosing an atomic sensor, wherein the sensor body contains a gas evacuation site located on the sensor body, the gas evacuation site configured to connect to a gas evacuation device. The device also comprises a getter container coupled to an opening in the sensor body, an opening in the getter container coupled to an opening in the sensor body, such that gas within the sensor body can freely enter the getter container. The device further comprises an evaporable getter enclosed within the getter container, the evaporable getter facing away from the sensor body. | 03-14-2013 |
20130194046 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTERNAL FRIT MOUNTED COMPONENTS - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved systems and methods for external frit mounted components on a sensor device. In one embodiment, a method for fabricating a sensor device comprises securing at least one component stack on a sensor body over at least one opening in the sensor body, wherein the at least one component stack comprises a plurality of components and applying a frit to the plurality of components in the at least one component stack and the sensor body. The method further comprises heating the frit, the at least one component stack, and the sensor body such that the frit melts and cooling the frit, the at least one component stack, and the sensor body such that the at least one component stack is secured to the sensor body. | 08-01-2013 |
20130267997 | MECHANICAL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BILATERAL TISSUE FASTENING - A mechanical system for bilaterally securing skin tissue preferably utilizes a tissue manipulator apparatus to approximate a portion of an interior surface of each of two pieces of living dermis tissue along a vertical interface below an exterior surface without overlapping either interior surface across the vertical interface. An applicator apparatus includes a driving head portion positioned in the vertical interface and at least partially below the exterior surface and a handle portion positioned at least partially above the exterior surface. The applicator apparatus bilaterally drives at least one portion of the fastener through each piece of the living dermis tissue behind the interior surface of that piece of tissue such that the fastener is positioned below the exterior surface and a portion of the fastener is positioned generally transverse to the vertical interface. | 10-10-2013 |
20140076602 | HERMETIC SEALING OF ATOMIC SENSOR USING SOL-GEL TECHNIQUE - A method of forming a physics package for an atomic sensor comprises providing a plurality of panels, with each of the panels having multiple edges, and assembling the panels in a three-dimensional multi-faced geometric configuration such that the edges of adjacent panels are aligned with each other. A sol-gel material is applied to the edges of the panels, and the sol-gel material is cured to hermetically seal adjacent panels together. | 03-20-2014 |
20140085014 | HERMETICALLY SEALED ATOMIC SENSOR PACKAGE MANUFACTURED WITH EXPENDABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A method of forming a physics package for an atomic sensor comprises providing an expendable support structure having a three-dimensional configuration, providing a plurality of optical panels, and assembling the optical panels on the expendable support structure such that edges of adjacent panels are aligned with each other. The edges of adjacent panels are sealed together to form a physics block having a multifaced geometric configuration. The expendable support structure is then removed while leaving the physics block intact. | 03-27-2014 |
20140096607 | ATOMIC SENSOR PHYSICS PACKAGE WITH METAL FRAME - One embodiment is directed towards a physics package of an atomic sensor. The physics package includes a frame composed of metal and including a plurality of slender support members extending between one another in a three dimensional structure. The support members define boundaries between adjacent apertures defined in the frame. The plurality of support members include a plurality of mounting surfaces adjacent to the apertures. The physics package also includes a plurality of panes attached to the mounting surfaces of the frame. The plurality of panes cover the apertures such that the frame and the plurality of panes define a vacuum chamber and provide three light paths that cross within the vacuum chamber at 90 degree angles with respect to one another. The physics package also includes a chamber evacuation structure for evacuating the vacuum chamber. | 04-10-2014 |
Dennis Roy Smith, Minnetonka, MN US
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20090038968 | DUAL ACTIVATION PACKAGE FOR READABLE CARD - A package is configured to hold an information carrying card. The package includes a first panel connected to a second panel via a first fold line. The first panel includes a first opening. A third panel is connected to the second panel via a second fold line, the third panel includes a second opening. In a state where the first panel has been folded to overlap the second panel via the first fold line and the second panel has been folded to overlap the third panel via the second fold line, the first opening at least partially overlaps the second opening. The package may include a card on which data is stored. The data is exposed through the first and second opening to an environment outside the package. | 02-12-2009 |
20130008810 | Dual Activation Package for Readable Card - A package is configured to hold an information carrying card. The package includes a first panel connected to a second panel via a first fold line. The first panel includes a first opening. A third panel is connected to the second panel via a second fold line, the third panel includes a second opening. In a state where the first panel has been folded to overlap the second panel via the first fold line and the second panel has been folded to overlap the third panel via the second fold line, the first opening at least partially overlaps the second opening. The package may include a card on which data is stored. The data is exposed through the first and second opening to an environment outside the package. | 01-10-2013 |
Donald G. Smith, New Brighton, MN US
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20080281969 | Controlling access to versions of application software by a server, based on site ID - A plurality of versions of software application programs can be handled by a single server serving multiple user-clients who each need access to specific ones of the plurality of versions. Thus such different versions can run simultaneously without requiring upgrading of early versions and no interference between versions. A particular version is given a SiteID that a user request calls, and a table in the server is consulted to keep track of which SiteID corresponds to which version and to assign each request to the appropriate version. A directory or registry must be set up to accommodate the table which must be consulted for each request. No significant change need be made in any version of the software application program since the table is created at installation time on the server and the SiteID's are assigned to the users when they get rights to the particular version of interest by an administrator. In a preferred embodiment, a SiteID identifies (and the “site” embodies) a collection of databases that the user may need access to. One and only one application software version is associated with a SiteID. Accessing a table that maps the SiteID to a particular version can be monitored and additional programs run responsive to information about such access. | 11-13-2008 |
Douglas M. Smith, Mound, MN US
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20100180004 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK ANALYSIS - Embodiments of methods, systems and apparatus for analysis and capture of network data items are described herein. Some embodiments include a receiving module which may receive a network data item from a network and which may then duplicate the network data item into two network data items. A capture module may receive one of the network data items for storage in storage device. A statistics or analysis module may in parallel receive the other network data item and may then perform network analysis on that network data item. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-15-2010 |
Drew Smith, Eagan, MN US
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20080278960 | ILLUMINATING STRUCTURE - The present invention relates generally to illuminated ornamental and/or decorative sculptures and/or structures. More particularly, the present invention relates to an illuminated structure having a plurality of individual optical elements disposed thereon. | 11-13-2008 |
Emily Smith, St. Paul, MN US
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20090016168 | Timepiece Device - A timepiece apparatus is described that includes a display area that is able to present different colors, a timing mechanism that is able to track the passage of time, a display mechanism that is able to change the color of the display area, wherein the color corresponds to a time period, and an interface for associating the color displayed with the time period, wherein the association is customizable by a user. | 01-15-2009 |
Erika B. Smith, Champlin, MN US
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20090186129 | LOW-COST, SHELF-STABLE CHEESE SAUCE - A cheese sauce and meal kit including at least one pouch containing the cheese sauce. The cheese sauce exhibits desirable texture and mouth-feel, as well as desirable flavor and visual appearance. Further, the cheese sauce has a shelf-life of up to twelve months or more. The cheese sauce generally includes cheese solids present in an amount from about 10 weight percent or less, at least one non-cheese dairy, water, a natural preservative such as nisin, at least one phosphate, salt, oil, and a savory flavor profile. The cheese sauce can be processed using a pasteurization process, and packaged using a hot fill process. The cheese sauce can be packaged into pouches and the like for use with meal kits and side dishes. | 07-23-2009 |
20110045145 | LOW-COST, SHELF-STABLE CHEESE SAUCE - A cheese sauce and meal kit including at least one pouch containing the cheese sauce. The cheese sauce exhibits desirable texture and mouth-feel, as well as desirable flavor and visual appearance. Further, the cheese sauce has a shelf-life of up to twelve months or more. The cheese sauce generally includes cheese solids present in an amount from about 10 weight percent or less, at least one non-cheese dairy, water, a natural preservative such as nisin, at least one phosphate, salt, oil, and a savory flavor profile. The cheese sauce can be processed using a pasteurization process, and packaged using a hot fill process. The cheese sauce can be packaged into pouches and the like for use with meal kits and side dishes. | 02-24-2011 |
20110256296 | AERATED CHEESE AND METHOD - Aerated cheeses and methods of making aerated cheeses. Aerated cheese is formed of a solidified aerated molten cheese mixture. The cheese is prepared by aerating a molten cheese mixture with a gas in a high shear, aeration device to form an aerated molten cheese mixture and then cooling the mixture to form the aerated cheese. | 10-20-2011 |
Jack William Smith, Minnetonka, MN US
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20100286729 | DECOMPRESSION TRACTION DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method is disclosed for removing or otherwise ameliorating tension from the human body. The device having a body ( | 11-11-2010 |
James P. Smith, Watertown, MN US
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20100204574 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIPLE INJECTION PROCEDURES ON HEART VESSELS - An angiographic injector system and a method of controllably delivering medical fluid to a patient from an angiographic injector system are disclosed. A multiple processor control system is used to actively control the injection process and to monitor sensed functions of the system. The multiple processors provide dual redundancy safety circuits for critical control functions such as syringe motor drive speed and current. A motor/servo-amplifier nested control function is also disclosed. A unique method and apparatus are disclosed for establishing injection parameter default values just prior to an injection procedure that are based on physiological values of the patient to be treated. The injector system uses an interactive display panel that presents sequenced set-up screens to the user and which enables the user to select injection procedures, parameters and other modes of operation directly through the interactive panel. | 08-12-2010 |
20130066201 | ANGIOGRAPHIC INJECTOR SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE PROCESSOR REDUNDANCY - An angiographic injector system and a method of controllably delivering medical fluid to a patient from an angiographic injector system are disclosed. A multiple processor control system is used to actively control the injection process and to monitor sensed functions of the system. The multiple processors provide dual redundancy safety circuits for critical control functions such as syringe motor drive speed and current. A motor/servo-amplifier nested control function is also disclosed. A unique method and apparatus are disclosed for establishing injection parameter default values just prior to an injection procedure that are based on physiological values of the patient to be treated. The injector system uses an interactive display panel that presents sequenced set-up screens to the user and which enables the user to select injection procedures, parameters and other modes of operation directly through the interactive panel. | 03-14-2013 |
Jason P. Smith, Saint Paul, MN US
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20090265127 | PREFERENTIAL DEFECT MARKING ON A WEB - A system for preferentially marking defects on a web is described. The system includes a web of material to be converted into individual sheets of a plurality of different grade levels, a database storing anomaly data of anomalies on the web, wherein an anomaly is a potential defect in at least one of the plurality of different grade levels, a marker that associates a unique mark with at least one of the grade levels, and a controller to retrieve the anomaly data from the database and to signal the marker as to where to make a mark, wherein the marker applies the mark associated with at least one of the grade levels for which the anomaly may cause a defect. The system may provide advantages, such as that a converter of various products from a single web roll may determine which regions of the web satisfy each grade level. | 10-22-2009 |
Jay Smith, Byron, MN US
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20110118601 | Ultrasound Guided Systems and Methods - Coblation probes, systems and methods are described herein, along with tissue dilation apparatus, and kits including both. The articles may be ultrasonically echogenic to assist with guidance. | 05-19-2011 |
Jay Smith, Rochester, MN US
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20110160620 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE TISSUE TREATMENT - Delivering ultrasonic energy to a target musculoskeletal tissue site includes connecting a delivery device to a vacuum source, a fluid source, and a power signal source. The delivery device has a housing portion maintaining an ultrasound transducer and a tip portion having a sleeve and a cannula. The cannula is coupled to the ultrasound transducer and received in the sleeve to define a covered portion and an exposed portion. Ultrasonic energy is generated by sending a power signal from the power signal source to the ultrasound transducer. The ultrasonic energy is transmitted from the ultrasound transducer to the cannula, such that the exposed portion of the cannula delivers ultrasonic energy at a frequency that is pre-selected to debride musculoskeletal tissue upon percutaneous insertion of the tip portion. | 06-30-2011 |
20150039005 | System and Method for Minimally Invasive Tissue Treatment - Delivering ultrasonic energy to a target musculoskeletal tissue site includes connecting a delivery device to a vacuum source, a fluid source, and a power signal source. The delivery device has a housing portion maintaining an ultrasound transducer and a tip portion having a sleeve and a cannula. The cannula is coupled to the ultrasound transducer and received in the sleeve to define a covered portion and an exposed portion. Ultrasonic energy is generated by sending a power signal from the power signal source to the ultrasound transducer. The ultrasonic energy is transmitted from the ultrasound transducer to the cannula, such that the exposed portion of the cannula delivers ultrasonic energy at a frequency that is pre-selected to debride musculoskeletal tissue upon percutaneous insertion of the tip portion. | 02-05-2015 |
Jeffrey Earl Smith, Farmington, MN US
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20110054784 | SHALLOW WATER HIGHLIGHT METHOD AND DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A digital mapping display and related system for fishing, and other applications. | 03-03-2011 |
20110054785 | DEPTH HIGHLIGHT, DEPTH HIGHLIGHT RANGE, AND WATER LEVEL OFFSET HIGHLIGHT DISPLAY AND SYSTEMS - A digital mapping display and related system for fishing, and other applications. | 03-03-2011 |
20120232719 | System and Method for Automatically Navigating a Depth Contour - A system for controlling a marine vessel that includes a sonar depth finder configured to display a chart for a body of water. The chart has depth information for the body of water, and is programmed to allow a user to select from a plurality of depths indicated on the sonar depth finder display. The sonar depth finder further is configured to generate a route for the marine vessel. The route includes a path through the body of water where each point along the path is at the desired depth. The system includes a vessel control device in communication with the sonar depth finder. The vessel control device is configured to receive transmissions from the sonar depth finder. The transmissions include the route generated by the sonar depth finder. The vessel control device is further configured to automatically direct the marine vessel along the route. | 09-13-2012 |
20130268190 | Shallow Water Highlight Method and Display Systems - A digital mapping display and related system for fishing, and other applications. | 10-10-2013 |
20130328885 | DEPTH HIGHLIGHT, DEPTH HIGHLIGHT RANGE, AND WATER LEVEL OFFSET HIGHLIGHT DISPLAY AND SYSTEMS - A digital mapping display and related system for fishing, and other applications | 12-12-2013 |
Jeffrey Mark Smith, New Market, MN US
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20090008481 | COMBINED PRIME VALVE AND ELECTRICAL PRESSURE CONTROL FOR PAINT SPRAY PUMPS - A combined prime valve and electrical pressure control apparatus including a prime valve actuator, an electrical pressure control actuator, and a control housing containing the actuators, with each coupled to a single shaft having a cam assembly for selectively actuating the control apparatus to one of a prime mode and a spray mode and the electrical pressure control is operable within a range of pressure settings by movement of the shaft while the control apparatus remains in the spray mode. The actuators are oriented diametrically opposite and offset along an axis of the single shaft with respect to each other, and contact the cam assembly and respectively contact a lever for a prime valve and a pressure switch carrier. A setscrew in the carrier provides adjustment of the pressure at which the switch is actuated. | 01-08-2009 |
20090008589 | DISCONNECT VALVE FOR GRAVITY FED PAINT HOPPERS - A disconnect apparatus for a gravity fed hopper for a paint spray pump including a valve automatically opening when the hopper outlet is attached to an inlet of the pump and closing when the hopper outlet is detached from the pump inlet. Means for wiping the interior of the outlet may be provided to remove material from the outlet as the hopper is separated from the pump. | 01-08-2009 |
20130111686 | PAINT ROLER EDGE GUARD - A paint roller apparatus is provided. In one example, the paint roller apparatus is configured to apply paint to a surface and includes a roller arm and a paint roller rotatably mounted on the roller arm about a roller axis. The paint roller has an end and a paint applicator surface. The paint roller apparatus includes a roller guard having at least one painting feature for applying paint to the surface. The roller guard is selectively movable between first and second positions. The first position comprises the painting feature disposed adjacent the end of the roller on a first side of the roller axis and the second position comprises the painting feature disposed adjacent the end of the roller on a second side of the roller axis. | 05-09-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Smith, Elko, MN US
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20080290042 | Pollutant Control for Inlet Protection - A pollutant control apparatus for mounting in a grate frame used for protecting a water inlet comprising a basin frame and a flexible basin. The basin frame is adapted for disposition upon the grate frame. The flexible basin affixed to the basin frame is made of an open mesh material. In a curb and gutter water inlet, the pollutant control apparatus can optionally further comprise a fabric filter and an inset. The fabric filter is disposed substantially within the flexible basin frame for collecting sediment. The inset is disposed adjacent to the basin frame for securing the fabric filter against the basin frame. The present invention can also be used in a manhole water inlet. In another embodiment of the invention where the water inlet further comprises a shaft disposed under the grate frame, the basin frame further comprises an extension member affixed to the basin frame. The extension member is adapted for attachment to the water inlet shaft. | 11-27-2008 |
Jeremy C. Smith, Chisago City, MN US
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20100084212 | ATV HAVING ARRANGEMENT FOR A PASSENGER - An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel. | 04-08-2010 |
20120242120 | ATV HAVING ARRANGEMENT FOR A PASSENGER - An ATV includes a vehicle frame, a straddle type seat mounted to the frame for a driver, and a passenger support assembly positioned rearward of the driver. The passenger support assembly is comprised of a seat frame assembly and a seat assembly. The seat assembly is removably mounted to the seat frame assembly, and the seat frame assembly is pivotally movable relative to the vehicle frame. | 09-27-2012 |
20140060954 | SIDE-BY-SIDE DIESEL UTILITY VEHICLE - A utility vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame includes a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The utility vehicle further comprises an attachment supported at the front frame portion. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area supported by the frame and including an operator seat and an adjacent passenger seat spaced apart from the operator seat. The operator seat and the passenger seat are in a side-by-side arrangement. The utility vehicle also comprises an auxiliary power assembly having an attachment shaft configured to be operably coupled to the attachment. The attachment shaft extends in a generally longitudinal direction of the utility vehicle and projects outwardly from the front frame portion. | 03-06-2014 |
20140065936 | SIDE-BY-SIDE DIESEL UTILITY VEHICLE - A utility vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame includes a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The utility vehicle further comprises an attachment supported at the front frame portion. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area supported by the frame and including an operator seat and an adjacent passenger seat spaced apart from the operator seat. The operator seat and the passenger seat are in a side-by-side arrangement. The utility vehicle also comprises an auxiliary power assembly having an attachment shaft configured to be operably coupled to the attachment. The attachment shaft extends in a generally longitudinal direction of the utility vehicle and projects outwardly from the front frame portion. | 03-06-2014 |
Jesse D. Smith, Rochester, MN US
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20090122626 | Method and Apparatus for Selectable Guaranteed Write Through - A device maintains a state of a precharged dot line that is periodically precharged by a global precharge signal. The device includes a data input signal that can have a selected one of a first value and a second value. The first value is a value that would be reflected by the dot line being in a charged state. A precharge circuit is responsive to a global precharge signal and is configured to precharge the dot line. A guaranteed write through logic device is responsive to the data input signal. The guaranteed write through logic device ensures that charge is applied to the dot line whenever the data. A guaranteed write through inhibitor that is responsive to a write through gate signal is configured to inhibit selectively the guaranteed write through logic device from applying charge to the dot line when the write through gate signal is in a guarantee inhibit state. | 05-14-2009 |
20090259977 | Assessing Resources Required to Complete a VLSI Design - A system, method and program product are described in which schematics in a library that a user has tagged are read as ready for layout. The difficulty of each layout is assessed based on statistics indicative of the complexity of the schematic. The statistics may regard the number of connections, pins, devices, and other schematic information. The information is used to calculate the total amount of effort required to complete the design and generate a report. | 10-15-2009 |
20100030804 | Synchronization of Locations in Real and Virtual Worlds - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for synchronizing virtual locations to real locations. In one embodiment, data sources are monitored to detect events that affect real locations. A filter specified by an owner of the virtual location may be used to detect keywords indicating events affecting a particular location. In the event that such events are detected, the owner may be notified to modify the virtual location to match the real location. Optionally, the virtual location may be automatically modified to match the real location. | 02-04-2010 |
20120195107 | Method for Selectable Guaranteed Write-Through With Early Read Suppression - A static random access memory with write-through capability includes a memory cell configured to store a bit of data. A write enable signal is configured to enable writing a write value from a write line input into the static random access memory cell and to enable reading a read value from the memory cell onto a DOT line. A local evaluation circuit is configured to place the write value from the write line onto the DOT line during a single clock cycle in which the value is being written into the memory cell. An early read suppression circuit is configured to electrically isolate the DOT line from a data out line thereby preventing a leakage current loss from the local evaluation circuit and is also configured to make the value placed on the DOT line to be read from the data out line during the single clock cycle. | 08-02-2012 |
20140149817 | DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR A DOUBLE-PUMPED MEMORY ARRAY - A semiconductor chip and method for diagnostic testing of combinational logic in a logic and array system including Logic Built in Self Test (LBIST) diagnostics are provided. The semiconductor chip includes a logic and array system, an LBIST system, a clocking module, and an addressing module. The method for diagnostic testing includes providing an initialization pattern to an array in the logic and array system, applying a diagnostic control setup, and running the diagnostic test. The diagnostic control setup includes firing a clock every diagnostic test clock cycle and selecting an address from a subset of an address space. | 05-29-2014 |
20140149818 | DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR A DOUBLE-PUMPED MEMORY ARRAY - A semiconductor chip and method for diagnostic testing of combinational logic in a logic and array system including Logic Built in Self Test (LBIST) diagnostics are provided. The semiconductor chip includes a logic and array system, an LBIST system, a clocking module, and an addressing module. The method for diagnostic testing includes providing an initialization pattern to an array in the logic and array system, applying a diagnostic control setup, and running the diagnostic test. The diagnostic control setup includes firing a clock every diagnostic test clock cycle and selecting an address from a subset of an address space. | 05-29-2014 |
Jesse Daniel Smith, Rochester, MN US
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20090183044 | Method and circuit for implementing enhanced LBIST testing of paths including arrays - A method and circuit implement testing of a circuit path including a memory array and logic including Logic Built in Self Test (LBIST) diagnostics, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. Testing of the circuit path includes initializing the memory array in the circuit path with an initialization pattern, switching to Logic Built in Self Test (LBIST) mode and providing a read only mode for the memory array, and running Logic Built in Self Test (LBIST) testing of the circuit path. | 07-16-2009 |
20100019824 | Low Power Level Shifting Latch Circuits With Gated Feedback for High Speed Integrated Circuits - Low power level shifter latch circuits with gated feedback for high speed integrated circuits, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. A latch input stage operating in a domain of a first voltage supply receives a data input responsive to being enabled by predefined clock signals. A latch storage element coupled to the latch input stage includes a latch output stage operating in a domain of a second voltage supply provides a data output having a voltage level corresponding to the second voltage supply. The latch storage element includes a level shifting device providing level shifting from the first supply level to the second voltage supply level. The latch storage element includes feedback gate devices receiving the predefined clock signals to gate feedback to the latch input stage when data is being written to the latch input stage. | 01-28-2010 |
20100046277 | Implementing Local Evaluation of Domino Read SRAM With Enhanced SRAM Cell Stability - A method and circuit for implementing domino static random access memory (SRAM) local evaluation with enhanced SRAM cell stability, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. A SRAM local evaluation circuit enabling a read and write operations of an associated SRAM cell group includes true and complement bitlines, a single write data propagation input, a precharge signal, and a precharge write signal. A passgate device is connected between the complement bitline and the write data propagation input. A transistor stack is connected in series with the precharge device between the true bitline and ground. The precharge write signal disables the passgate device connected between the complement bitline and the write data propagation input during a read operation. During write operations, the precharge write signal enables the passgate device connected between the complement bitline and the write data propagation input and activates the transistor stack. | 02-25-2010 |
20100188886 | Implementing Enhanced SRAM Stability and Enhanced Chip Yield With Configurable Wordline Voltage Levels - An array built in self test (ABIST) method and circuit for implementing enhanced static random access memory (SRAM) stability and enhanced chip yield using configurable wordline voltage levels, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. A wordline is connected to a SRAM memory cell. A plurality of wordline voltage pulldown devices is connected to the wordline. A respective wordline voltage control input signal is applied to each of the plurality of wordline voltage pulldown devices to selectively adjust the voltage level of the wordline. | 07-29-2010 |
20100218055 | Implementing Enhanced Array Access Time Tracking With Logic Built in Self Test of Dynamic Memory and Random Logic - A method and circuit for implementing substantially perfect array access time tracking with Logic Built In Self Test (LBIST) diagnostics of dynamic memory array and random logic, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. The dynamic memory array is initialized to a state for the longest read time for each bit and the dynamic memory array is forced into a read only mode. During LBIST diagnostics with the array in the read only mode, the array outputs are combined with the data inputs to provide random switching data on the array outputs to the random logic. | 08-26-2010 |
Joseph Smith, North Oaks, MN US
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20080243201 | PACER WITH COMBINED DEFIBRILLATOR TAILORED FOR BRADYCARDIA PATIENTS - A combination pacer/defibrillator is tailored for bradycardia patients. In one example, its shock-delivery specificity exceeds its sensitivity to shockable ventricular tachyarrhythmias. In another example, its specificity exceeds 95%, or 99%, or even 99.5%. Sensitivity is programmed to a high desired sensitivity value, but only if it can be done without decreasing the specificity below the desired specificity threshold value. This can be conceptualized as “avoiding at all costs” delivering false shocks, even at the expense of failing to deliver a shock to a treatable ventricular tachyarrhythmia. Specificity enhancements include, among other things, inhibiting shock delivery when the patient is breathing or not supine, using multiple channels or a high rate VT/VF detection threshold. The present pacer/defibrillator device could potentially save the lives of bradyarrhythmia patients who are not presently clinically indicated for a defibrillator/pacer, but who have an increased risk of sudden cardiac death due to one or more risk factors. | 10-02-2008 |
Joseph E. Smith, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100280899 | FEDERAL AMMUNITION AUTHORITY KIOSK - An interactive system for assisting a user in the selection of ammunition based upon user entered parameters. A stand-alone kiosk includes a computer having a microprocessor and a memory, an input device in operative communication with the computer for permitting a user to enter parameters, and an output device in operative communication with the computer for providing information from the system to the user. A program is stored in the computer for execution by the microprocessor, the program interactively displaying a series of prompts on the output device, each prompt eliciting a response from the user concerning hunting parameters. The program stores the user inputted parameters in memory, applies predefined rules and/or recommendations against the user inputted parameters to thereby suggest advantageous ammunition, and displays the selected ammunition to the user on the output device. | 11-04-2010 |
Joseph M. Smith, North Oaks, MN US
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20100087884 | CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH DEFIBRILLATION THRESHOLD PREDICTION - A cardiac rhythm management device predicts defibrillation thresholds without any need to apply defibrillation shocks or subjecting the patient to fibrillation. Intravascular defibrillation electrodes are implanted in a heart. By applying a small test energy, an electric field near one of the defibrillation electrodes is determined by measuring a voltage at a sensing electrode offset from the defibrillation electrode by a known distance. A desired minimum value of electric field at the heart periphery is established. A distance between a defibrillation electrodes and the heart periphery is measured, either fluoroscopically or by measuring a voltage at an electrode at or near the heart periphery. Using the measured electric field and the measured distance to the periphery of the heart, the defibrillation energy needed to obtain the desired electric field at the heart periphery is estimated. In an example, the device also includes a defibrillation shock circuit and a stimulation circuit. | 04-08-2010 |
20130053908 | MODULAR ANTITACHYARRHYTHMIA THERAPY SYSTEM - This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as a defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module. | 02-28-2013 |
20140142648 | MODULAR ANTITACHYARRHYTHMIA THERAPY SYSTEM - This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as a defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module. | 05-22-2014 |
20150039041 | MODULAR ANTITACHYARRHYTHMIA THERAPY SYSTEM - This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module. | 02-05-2015 |
Joshua M. Smith, Lake City, MN US
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20080199299 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HANDS-FREE DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTE PRODUCTS - A portable medical waste disposal assembly that offers convenience and safety during use, disposal and maintenance of the disposal assembly. The portable and sanitizable medical waste disposal assembly includes a waste receptacle mounted within a unitary frame providing increased strength and stability to the disposal assembly so as to facilitate transport and sanitization. A positive closure system mounts to the unitary frame and operably interconnects to a slidable lid on the waste receptacle such that the waste receptacle is maintained in a closed disposition unless specifically opened by a user. The positive closure system can be adapted so as to adjustably retain the waste receptacle within the unitary frame while allowing for quick release of the waste receptacle at a time of disposal of the receptacle's contents. | 08-21-2008 |
Julie Marie Smith, Rochester, MN US
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20090037425 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURING A MULTIPLATFORM COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - A system and associated method for dynamically configuring a multiplatform computing environment are disclosed. At least one service may form a workflow to be executed as an ordered group. A database contains configuration data, workflow control data, and workflow status data. A service configuration utility provides user interface to dynamically receive configuration data, to update the database, and to display contents of the database. A workflow entry process creates a workflow. A service monitor controls runtime behaviors of the system according to contents of the database. A service listener routes a workflow to associated services according to the configuration data in the database. A service executes a desired function, and then reports a result to the system monitor. The system monitor updates contents of the database to reflect the reported result. | 02-05-2009 |
Kim Smith, Cambridge, MN US
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20090169340 | BALE FEEDER AND TRANSPORT DEVICE - A round bale sled that is a combination round bale feeder and transport device. In one embodiment, the bale sled includes a bale holding portion and a base. The bale holding portion is configured to hold a round bale. The base is coupled to the bale holding portion. The base is configured to allow the bale sled to be pulled in a select direction. Moreover, the base is further configured to allow for a pivot loading of the round bale in the bale holding portion. | 07-02-2009 |
Mark G. Smith, Edina, MN US
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20080221922 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATIVE EVENT DOCUMENTATION AND RELATED DATA MANAGEMENT - In one embodiment, method and apparatus are disclosed which provide that a plurality of physicians each enter operative event data into an operative event database, wherein the operative event data documents planned or completed operative events and the physicians enter the operative event data use a wide area network through a user interface assisting the physicians in coding operative events in a consistent manner. The physicians access the operative event database to obtain information concerning upcoming or previously performed operative events, with a service provider maintaining an on-line system including one or more servers to support the entering of operative event data into the database through the Internet and the user interface. Further, the physicians subscribe to the on-line system wherein the physicians are allowed access and use the on-line system, and wherein the physicians retain control over the use and disposition of the operative event data entered by the physician. | 09-11-2008 |
20120290314 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATIVE EVENT DOCUMENTATION AND RELATED DATA MANAGEMENT - In one embodiment, method and apparatus are disclosed which provide that a plurality of physicians each enter operative event data into an operative event database, wherein the operative event data documents planned or completed operative events and the physicians enter the operative event data use a wide area network through a user interface assisting the physicians in coding operative events in a consistent manner. The physicians access the operative event database to obtain information concerning upcoming or previously performed operative events, with a service provider maintaining an on-line system including one or more servers to support the entering of operative event data into the database through the Internet and the user interface. Further, the physicians subscribe to the on-line system wherein the physicians are allowed access and use the on-line system, and wherein the physicians retain control over the use and disposition of the operative event data entered by the physician. | 11-15-2012 |
Mark Steven Smith, Rochester, MN US
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20090077010 | Optimization of Database Queries Including Grouped Aggregation Functions - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for generating predicted cardinality statistics for grouped aggregation functions included in database queries. In general, characteristics of a database query are determined, and are then supplied to a probability function configured to generate a predicted cardinality statistic. The generated statistic represents a prediction of the probable cardinality of the results of a grouped aggregation function in the event that the query is executed. The predicted cardinality statistic may be used by a query optimizer to determine an efficient query plan for executing the database query. | 03-19-2009 |
20090077054 | Cardinality Statistic for Optimizing Database Queries with Aggregation Functions - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for generating predicted cardinality statistics for grouped aggregation functions included in database queries. In general, characteristics of a database query are determined, and are then supplied to a probability function configured to generate a predicted cardinality statistic. The generated statistic represents a prediction of the probable cardinality of the results of a grouped aggregation function in the event that the query is executed. The predicted cardinality statistic may be used by a query optimizer to determine an efficient query plan for executing the database query. | 03-19-2009 |
Mark Steven Smith, Coon Rapids, MN US
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20110117266 | Medical Device Coating System - A system for coating a medical device comprises a transfer web, a metering web. The webs are each advanced in a downstream direction toward a gap defined by the advancing webs. A coating solution applicator is configured to apply a coating solution at a staging area at a position upstream of the gap. A medical device retaining mechanism is positioned at a coating application area of the transfer web, at a position downstream from the gap. | 05-19-2011 |
20130050830 | Stent Inspection Mandrel - A covered mandrel that includes a mandrel and a covering. The mandrel has an outer surface and comprises a first material. The covering is engaged to the outer surface of the mandrel and comprises a second material different than the first material. At least a portion of the covered mandrel is configured to scatter light. | 02-28-2013 |
Michael C. Smith, Lino Lakes, MN US
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20090326077 | POLYISOBUTYLENE URETHANE, UREA AND URETHANE/UREA COPOLYMERS AND MEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention pertains to polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers, to methods of making such copolymers and to medical devices that contain such polymers. According to certain aspects of the invention, polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers are provided, which comprise a polyisobutylene segment, an additional polymeric segment that is not a polyisobutylene segment, and a segment comprising a residue of a diisocyanate. According to other aspects of the invention, polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers are provided, which comprise a polyisobutylene segment and end groups that comprise alkyl-, alkenyl- or alkynyl-chain-containing end groups. | 12-31-2009 |
20100023104 | POLYISOBUTYLENE URETHANE, UREA AND URETHANE/UREA COPOLYMERS AND MEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention pertains to polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers, to methods of making such copolymers and to medical devices that contain such polymers. According to certain aspects of the invention, polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers are provided, which comprise a polyisobutylene segment, an additional polymeric segment that is not a polyisobutylene segment, and a segment comprising a residue of a diisocyanate. According to other aspects of the invention, polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers are provided, which comprise a polyisobutylene segment and end groups that comprise alkyl-, alkenyl- or alkynyl-chain-containing end groups. | 01-28-2010 |
20100076538 | STYRENE-ISOBUTYLENE COPOLYMERS AND MEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING THE SAME - In accordance with various aspects of the invention, copolymers comprising styrene and isobutylene monomers are used in the construction of implantable and insertable medical devices for electrical stimulation, including, for example, electronic signal generating components and electrical leads for such devices. | 03-25-2010 |
20130013040 | POLYISOBUTYLENE URETHANE, UREA AND URETHANE/UREA COPOLYMERS AND MEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention pertains to polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers, to methods of making such copolymers and to medical devices that contain such polymers. According to certain aspects of the invention, polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers are provided, which comprise a polyisobutylene segment, an additional polymeric segment that is not a polyisobutylene segment, and a segment comprising a residue of a diisocyanate. According to other aspects of the invention, polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers are provided, which comprise a polyisobutylene segment and end groups that comprise alkyl-, alkenyl- or alkynyl-chain-containing end groups. | 01-10-2013 |
Nicole Smith, Roseville, MN US
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20090007313 | CUT, ABRASION AND/OR PUNCTURE RESISTANT KNITTED GLOVES - An improved protective knitted glove assembly includes a knitted glove and two or more non-coplanar arrays of printed guard plates. The guard plates are small, regularly-spaced, generally uniform thickness, non-overlapping, hard polymer material members arranged in a predetermined pattern having an area parallel to a surface of the glove with major and minor dimensions. The major dimension to minor dimension aspect ratio of the guard plates is between about 3 and 1. The overall abrasion resistance of the glove assembly is substantially greater than an abrasion resistance of the knitted glove without the guard plates. | 01-08-2009 |
Patrick G. Smith, Shakopee, MN US
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20090242398 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL GAS SENSOR - An electrochemical gas sensor testing device that includes a test signal generator that generates a multiplexed signal that includes a first test signal that includes alternating current (AC) and is free from a direct current (DC) component and a second signal that includes a DC bias voltage, an electrochemical cell that includes a counter electrode, a sensing electrode, and an electrolyte, the counter electrode and the sensing electrode being in electrical communication with the electrolyte and each other, the counter electrode being in electrical communication with the signal generator to receive the multiplexed signal generated by the signal generator, and a processor that receives an AC signal from the sensing electrode and that analyzes the AC signal. | 10-01-2009 |
20120086502 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL GAS SENSOR - An electrochemical gas sensor testing device that includes a test signal generator that generates a multiplexed signal that includes a first test signal that includes alternating current (AC) and is free from a direct current (DC) component and a second signal that includes a DC bias voltage, an electrochemical cell that includes a counter electrode, a sensing electrode, and an electrolyte, the counter electrode and the sensing electrode being in electrical communication with the electrolyte and each other, the counter electrode being in electrical communication with the signal generator to receive the multiplexed signal generated by the signal generator, and a processor that receives an AC signal from the sensing electrode and that analyzes the AC signal. | 04-12-2012 |
Philip Smith, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090275921 | Indexing Cell Delivery Catheter - An insertion device with an insertion axis includes an axial actuator with a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is moveable along the insertion axis relative to the second portion. The insertion device further includes a first tube coupled to the first portion of the axial actuator, and the first tube is movable along the insertion axis in response to movement of the first portion relative to the second portion. The device further includes a second tube having a radially biased distal end. The distal end is substantially contained within the first tube in a first state, and the second tube is rotatable with respect to the first tube. Also, the second tube is axially movable to a second state, and a portion of a distal end of the second tube is exposed from a distal end of the first tube in the second state. | 11-05-2009 |
Ralph Kevin Smith, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20090086374 | High density electrical interconnect assembly - An electrical connection assembly includes a body, an electrically insulative layer supported by the body, a first bond pad defined on the electrically insulative layer, a first electrical contact pad defined on the electrically insulative layer and electrically isolated from the first bond pad, a circuit located adjacent to the electrically insulative layer defining a second bond pad and a second electrical contact pad that are electrically isolated from each other, and an electrically conductive bonding material that electrically and mechanically links the first and second bond pads. After setting, the electrically conductive bonding material biases the first and second electrical contact pads against each other in order to create an electrical connection therebetween. | 04-02-2009 |
20140210110 | ATTACHMENT OF MICROELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - Sub-micron precision alignment between two microelectronic components can be achieved by applying energy to incite an exothermic reaction in alternating thin film reactive layers between the two microelectronic components. Such a reaction rapidly distributes localized heat to melt a solder layer and form a joint without significant shifting of components. | 07-31-2014 |
20150049595 | SLIDER FOR MAGNETIC RECORDING APPARATUS WITH PROJECTION COMPRISING OPTICAL TURNING ELEMENT AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF - An apparatus includes a slider, a light source disposed upon an outer surface of the slider and a projection extending above the outer surface of the slider. The light source comprises a resonant cavity aligned with the outer surface of the slider. The projection comprises an optical turning element that is optically coupled to the light source. Also included are methods of fabrication thereof. | 02-19-2015 |
Richard M. Smith, Oronoco, MN US
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20090319635 | CENTRALLY MANAGED INVENTORY AND ENTITLEMENT DATA - A method, apparatus and program product manages application entitlement data by storing entitlement data received from a plurality of application providers. Inventory data associated with a networked computing device or an application executable on the networked computing device is monitored. Delivery of the entitlement data to the networked computing device is enabled according to the inventory data. | 12-24-2009 |
20120123898 | GENERATING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS FOR A COMPUTING SYSTEM - A computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a configuration server, requirements data identifying computing requirements of a customer. The computer-implemented method includes receiving, at the configuration server, inventory information descriptive of a computing inventory of the customer. The computer-implemented method also includes accessing compatibility rules that specify hardware and software to enable particular computing requirements. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a plurality of configuration options to implement the computing requirements of the customer based on at least one of the requirements data, the computing inventory, and the compatibility rules. The plurality of configuration options include at least one customer premises equipment (CPE)-based configuration, at least one cloud computing-based configuration, and at least one hybrid CPE-cloud computing-based configuration. The computer-implemented method includes comparing the plurality of configuration options based on customer preferences. The computer-implemented method also includes providing at least one configuration recommendation based on comparing the plurality of configuration options. | 05-17-2012 |
Ronald Jacob Smith, Belle Plaine, MN US
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20080256787 | Fixturing a head spindle assembly with a contracting collet - An apparatus and associated method is provided for precisely positioning a datum surface of a component. The apparatus has a housing defining a tooling datum surface. A collet is supported by the housing, and is thereby selectively operable between an expanded mode and a retracted mode. In the expanded mode, a clearing disengagement is defined with the component. In the retracted mode, a contacting engagement is defined with the component as well as a simultaneous longitudinal force that is transferred by the contacting engagement to the component capable of pressingly engaging the datum surfaces together. The apparatus further has a bias member urging the collet to the retracted mode. | 10-23-2008 |
20080256791 | Fixturing a head spindle assembly with an expanding collet - An apparatus and associated method is provided for precisely positioning a datum surface of a component. The apparatus has a housing defining a tooling datum surface. A collet is supported by the housing that is selectively operable between a retracted mode and an expanded mode. In the retracted mode a clearing disengagement is defined with the component. In the expanded mode a contacting engagement with the component is defined. The contacting engagement and a simultaneous longitudinal force transferred by the contacting engagement to the component pressingly engage the datum surfaces together. The apparatus further has a bias member exerting the longitudinal force and urging the collet to the retracted mode. | 10-23-2008 |
Scott R. Smith, Chaska, MN US
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20080208043 | APPARATUS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE - An intravascular device includes alternating conductive and dielectric layers and an electrically conductive coil in a configuration that effects an impedance-matching circuit. Another embodiment of an intravascular device has cylindrical inner and outer walls formed of an expandable, electrically conductive material, the inner and outer walls being separated by a compressible dielectric material. Varying the pressure in the lumen defined by the inner wall changes the spacing between the inner and outer walls, thereby changing the capacitance between the inner and outer wall. Another embodiment of an intravascular device includes one or more coaxial chokes for limiting heating caused by currents induced by RF signals. A conductive shield of the choke is formed of a conductive polymer to further reduce heating effects. | 08-28-2008 |
20080294042 | Intravascular Antenna - The present invention relates to an elongate intravascular device adapted to be advanced through a vessel of a subject. The present invention further includes an antenna which is disposed on an inflatable member such that the antenna can be increased or decreased in size to more accurately tune the system in which it is employed. | 11-27-2008 |
20090102479 | MRI Phase Visualization of Interventional Devices - Imaging a device in a magnetic resonance imaging system includes inserting a device having a conductive coil assembly thereon into a subject, obtaining a magnetic resonance image of the subject that includes signal phase variations, determining a position of the device based on discontinuities in the signal phase variations, and displaying an image representation of the device superimposed on a reference image based upon the determined position. | 04-23-2009 |
20090240324 | Drug Eluting Stent and Method of Making the Same - A drug eluting stent comprising a multilayer tubular structure which includes at least one intermediate layer having reservoirs therein for deposition of a drug, the intermediate layer eluting drug in a lateral direction, and methods of making the same. | 09-24-2009 |
20100286566 | MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING SEGMENTED CONSTRUCTION - A medical device having a segmented construction. In at least some embodiments, a medical device including a plurality of conductive elongated members that are of such a length and are connected together in such a manner to impart a degree of MRI compatibility to the device. In some embodiments, the elongated members can include a series of solid elongate members and tubular elongate members, which construction provides one way to control at least some properties of the device, for example, stiffness, torque transmission, flexibility, shape retention, and the like. In yet some additional embodiments, at least one of the elongated members has a recess into which a protrusion of another elongated member may fit. | 11-11-2010 |
20110166646 | Drug Eluting Stent and Method of Making the Same - A drug eluting stent comprising a multilayer tubular structure which includes at least one intermediate layer having reservoirs therein for deposition of a drug, the intermediate layer eluting drug in a lateral direction, and methods of making the same. | 07-07-2011 |
20120022585 | VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICE WITH BIODEGRADABLE ANCHOR - This disclosure pertains to controllably bioabsorbable devices, particularly anchors for vascular closure plugs and to methods of use thereof. | 01-26-2012 |
20120296160 | Positioning Cage - A positioning device and method of using are provided herein. The positioning device includes an expandable cage through which blood can flow. The expandable cage is insertable into a bodily organ, for example a heart, and expanded to temporarily secure the positioning device within the organ. Then, the cage can be used to steady the implantation of an annuloplasty device, for example. Alternatively, the expanded cage can be used to locate a desired area or feature of the body organ in which it is inserted by way of fluoroscopy. | 11-22-2012 |
20120296349 | Percutaneous Mitral Annulus Mini-Plication - A plication clip comprises a first end portion; a second end portion; and a central portion connecting the first end portion to the second end portion. The first end portion is curved toward the second end portion, and the second end portion is curved toward the first end portion. The central portion has a curvilinear profile such that when the clip is deployed, a shorter length between the first end portion and the second end portion is formed. A delivery catheter and methods for deploying the plication clip are also provided. | 11-22-2012 |
20130090578 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR RENAL NERVE MODULATION - Systems for nerve modulation are disclosed. An example system may include a first elongate element having a distal end and a proximal end and having at least one transducer disposed adjacent the distal end. The transducer may be an ultrasound transducer. Activation of the transducer may radiate acoustic energy from in two directions simultaneously. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090647 | ABLATION CATHETER WITH INSULATED TIP - An ablation catheter configured to be navigated through a vessel to ablate tissue, the ablation catheter comprising an elongate catheter shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An electrode is positioned near the distal end of the elongate shaft, and is configured to transmit radio-frequency energy into a vessel wall. An electrically insulative tip at the distal end of the catheter keeps the electrode away from the blood vessel wall. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090649 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR RENAL NERVE MODULATION - Systems for nerve modulation are disclosed. An example system may include a first elongate element having a distal end and a proximal end and having at least one inflatable balloon and one nerve modulation element disposed adjacent the distal end. Expansion of the inflatable balloon may partially occlude a vessel and positions the nerve modulation element within the vessel. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090650 | RENAL NERVE ABLATION COOLING DEVICE AND TECHNIQUE - A catheter is disclosed including an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, where the catheter includes a thermal element at the distal end thereof. The thermal element may be used in an ablation procedure or other procedure to heat a tissue adjacent a vessel. The configuration of the distal end of the elongated shaft at or near the distal tip may encourage the cooling of or transferring of heat from the vessel wall. The configurations may include protrusions extending from and indentations extending into the shaft, which may manipulate the flow of fluid through a vessel in which the catheter has been inserted. Alternatively or additionally, a cap or thin insulative layer may be placed at or near the distal tip of the catheter shaft to cool the wall of the vessel. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090651 | OFF-WALL ELECTRODE DEVICE AND METHODS FOR NERVE MODULATION - Systems for nerve modulation through the wall of a blood vessel are disclosed. An example system for nerve modulation may include an elongate member extending along a central elongate axis and having a proximal end and a distal end. The elongate member may have a radially expandable member disposed proximate the distal end. A tubular sheath may be cooperatively engaged with the expandable member such that the expandable member is collapsed when in the sheath and can expand when moved distally relative to and past a distal end of the sheath. The expandable member may include a plurality of electrodes and a plurality of spacer struts. Each spacer strut may be configured such that when the self-expanding member is in an expanded state the spacer strut extends out radially further than the electrodes from the central elongate axis. | 04-11-2013 |
20130096554 | SLOTTED TUBE MULTIPLE ELECTRODE FRAME AND OFF-WALL SPACER CAGE - A method of making a spacer cage is disclosed. The method may include providing a tube having an outer diameter, a first second, a second section and a middle section having a first end connected to the first section and a second end connected to the second section, cutting the middle section to form strut elements of the spacer cage and cutting a plurality of longitudinal slits in the first and second sections to allow radial expansion of the first and second sections, expanding the tube using a mandrel, heat setting the tube while on the mandrel, and subsequent the heat setting, removing the first and second sections from the tube. | 04-18-2013 |
20130123625 | INTEGRATED ULTRASOUND ABLATION AND IMAGING DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - Intravascular nerve modulation systems and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example system may include an elongate shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region and a central longitudinal axis. An ablation transducer may be disposed at the distal end region. The system may also include a rotational drive configured to rotate the ablation transducer about the central longitudinal axis. A control and power system may be operably connected to the ablation transducer and the rotational drive. In some instances, the ablation transducer may be a combined ablation and imaging transducer. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123670 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR RENAL NERVE MODULATION - Systems for nerve modulation are disclosed. An example system may include a first elongate element having a distal end and a proximal end and having at least one nerve modulation element disposed adjacent the distal end. The nerve modulation element may be an ultrasound transducer. Activation of the nerve modulation element may ablate multiple regions of a target area. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123770 | ABLATION CATHETER WITH CRYOTHERMAL BALLOON - A catheter for thermal modulation of renal nerves via thermal ablation, the catheter including a catheter shaft including a distal end, a proximal end, and two lumens—a first lumen and a second lumen—extending therethrough. A thermal heating element is located proximate the distal end of the catheter shaft. In addition, a phase-change cooling mechanism is configured to extract heat away from the thermal heating element. The phase-change cooling mechanism involves vaporization of a liquid refrigerant circulated to the distal end of the catheter shaft through the first lumen into a gas and exhausting the gas to the proximal end of the catheter shaft through the second lumen. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123778 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR RENAL NERVE MODULATION MONITORING - Systems and methods for monitoring and performing tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include an elongate shaft having a distal end region and a proximal end and having at least one modulation element and one sensing electrode disposed adjacent to the distal end region. The sensing electrode may be used to determine and monitor changes in tissue adjacent to the modulation element. | 05-16-2013 |
20130172878 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR RENAL NERVE MODULATION MONITORING - Systems and methods for monitoring and performing tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include an elongate shaft having a distal end region and a proximal end and having at least two nerve modulation elements disposed adjacent to the distal end region. The nerve modulation elements may be used to determine and monitor changes in tissue adjacent to the modulation element and to effect tissue changes. | 07-04-2013 |
20130237864 | STEERABLE GUIDE WIRE WITH PRESSURE SENSOR AND METHODS OF USE - A high performance guide wire with a pressure sensor for measuring blood pressure, may utilize a single electrical lead connected to the guide wire. An integrated circuit, powered by the single electrical connection on the guide wire, may interface with the pressure sensor, and may convert pressure information to an encoded signal. The encoded signal may be detectable in the electrical circuit, and can be used to display a pressure waveform as detected by the pressure sensor. For example, when utilized for percutaneous coronary interventions, such a guide wire can provide high quality blood pressure measurements (e.g., for fractional flow reserve), while also possessing excellent steerability and handling characteristics for navigating tortuous anatomy. | 09-12-2013 |
20130253628 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR RENAL NERVE MODULATION - Medical devices as well as methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a system for nerve modulation. The system may include an elongate shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region. A helical inflatable balloon may be coupled to the shaft. The balloon may have a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface. The balloon may be disposed adjacent to the distal end region of the elongate shaft. A first nerve modulation element may be attached to the balloon. | 09-26-2013 |
20140012344 | LEADLESS CARDIAC STIMULATION SYSTEMS - Various configurations of systems that employ leadless electrodes to provide pacing therapy are provided. In one example, a system that provides multiple sites for pacing of myocardium of a heart includes wireless pacing electrodes that are implantable at sites proximate the myocardium using a percutaneous, transluminal, catheter delivery system. Each of the electrodes contains a source of electrical energy for pacing the myocardium and is adapted to receive electromagnetic energy from a source outside the myocardium. The system also includes a source adapted for placement outside the myocardium and that uses locally measured electrocardiograms to synchronize pacing of the heart by sending electromagnetic commands to the electrodes to pace the myocardium surrounding the electrodes. Also disclosed is various configurations of such systems, wireless electrode assemblies, and delivery catheters for delivering and implanting the electrode assemblies. | 01-09-2014 |
20140039591 | CARDIAC STIMULATION SYSTEM - Some embodiments of pacing systems employ wireless electrode assemblies to provide pacing therapy. The wireless electrode assemblies may wirelessly receive energy via an inductive coupling so as to provide electrical stimulation to the surrounding heart tissue. In certain embodiments, the wireless electrode assembly may include one or more biased tines that shift from a first position to a second position to secure the wireless electrode assembly into the inner wall of the heart chamber. | 02-06-2014 |
20140155950 | LEADLESS CARDIAC STIMULATION SYSTEMS - Various configurations of systems that employ leadless electrodes to provide pacing therapy are provided. In one example, a system that provides multiple sites for pacing of myocardium of a heart includes wireless pacing electrodes that are implantable at sites proximate the myocardium using a percutaneous, transluminal, catheter delivery system. Each of the electrodes contains a source of electrical energy for pacing the myocardium and is adapted to receive electromagnetic energy from a source outside the myocardium. The system also includes a source adapted for placement outside the myocardium and that uses locally measured electrocardiograms to synchronize pacing of the heart by sending electromagnetic commands to the electrodes to pace the myocardium surrounding the electrodes. Also disclosed is various configurations of such systems, wireless electrode assemblies, and delivery catheters for delivering and implanting the electrode assemblies. | 06-05-2014 |
20140276050 | ULTRASOUND RENAL NERVE ABLATION AND IMAGING CATHETER WITH DUAL-FUNCTION TRANSDUCERS - Systems for nerve and tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include an intravascular nerve modulation system including an elongated shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region. The system may further include one or more dual-function ultrasound transducers for performing imaging and tissue modulation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140330069 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING PERCUTANEOUSLY- DELIVERED PUMPING SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING HEMODYNAMIC SUPPORT - A percutaneous pumping system for providing hemodynamic support to a patient includes a pumping sleeve that defines a lumen extending along the length of the pumping sleeve. The pumping sleeve is configured and arranged for insertion into patient vasculature. At least one rotatable magnet is disposed in the pumping sleeve. The at least one first magnet is configured and arranged to be driven to rotate by a magnetic field generated external to the pumping sleeve. At least one impeller is coupled to the at least one magnet. Rotation of the at least one magnet causes a corresponding rotation of the at least one impeller. An anchoring arrangement is coupled to the pumping sleeve. The anchoring arrangement is configured and arranged to anchor the pumping sleeve at a target pumping location when the pumping sleeve is inserted into patient vasculature. | 11-06-2014 |
Scott R. Smith, Chask, MN US
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20100331955 | ROLLING MEMBRANE STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A medical device delivery system, having a rolling retractable sheath covering a medical device mounting region on the system is disclosed. The rolling retractable sheath comprises an inner wall and an outer wall and may be formed of one or more materials, optionally porous. Optionally, a lubricant maybe applied selectively to the interior and exterior walls of the stent. | 12-30-2010 |
Scott Raymond Smith, Chaska, MN US
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20110152999 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING PERCUTANEOUSLY-DELIVERED PUMPING SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING HEMODYNAMIC SUPPORT - A percutaneous pumping system for providing hemodynamic support to a patient includes a pumping sleeve that defines a lumen extending along the length of the pumping sleeve. The pumping sleeve is configured and arranged for insertion into patient vasculature. At least one rotatable magnet is disposed in the pumping sleeve. The at least one first magnet is configured and arranged to be driven to rotate by a magnetic field generated external to the pumping sleeve. At least one impeller is coupled to the at least one magnet. Rotation of the at least one magnet causes a corresponding rotation of the at least one impeller. An anchoring arrangement is coupled to the pumping sleeve. The anchoring arrangement is configured and arranged to anchor the pumping sleeve at a target pumping location when the pumping sleeve is inserted into patient vasculature. | 06-23-2011 |
Sean Acie Smith, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090092716 | Gluten-free baked products and methods of preparation of same - The present invention provides an ingredient delivery system and methods of producing a gluten-free bakery product using an oven to produce quality gluten-free bakery products made by this method. | 04-09-2009 |
Sean D. Smith, Woodbury, MN US
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20100295935 | ON-HEAD COMPONENT ALIGNMENT USING MULTIPLE AREA ARRAY IMAGE DETECTORS - A sensor for sensing component offset and orientation when held on a nozzle of a pick and place machine is provided. The sensor includes a plurality of two-dimensional cameras, a backlight illuminator and a controller. Each camera has a field of view that includes a nozzle of the pick and place machine. The backlight illuminator is configured to direct illumination toward the plurality of two-dimensional cameras. The backlight illuminator is positioned on an opposite side of a nozzle from the plurality of two-dimensional cameras. The controller is coupled to the plurality of two-dimensional cameras and the backlight illuminator. The controller is configured to determine offset and orientation information of the component(s) based upon a plurality of backlit shadow images detected by the plurality of two-dimensional cameras. The controller provides the offset and orientation information to a controller of the pick and place machine. | 11-25-2010 |
Shauna B. Smith, Rochester, MN US
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20100014646 | TTY Translation for VoIP - A device for transmitting TTY communications includes an input for receiving analog tones from a TTY device, a first output for connecting to a public telephone switch network (PSTN) and a second output for connecting to digital communications network. The device is configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode the device receives the analog tones at the input and transmits the analog tones over the PSTN through the first output. In the second mode, the device receives the analog tones at the input, converts the analog tones into transmission control protocol (TCP) packets and transmits the TCP packets over a digital communications network through the second output. | 01-21-2010 |
Steven George Smith, St. Michael, MN US
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20100218752 | BRICK CUTTING APPARATUSES AND METHODS - This document discusses, among other things, apparatuses and methods for cutting a brick including a base configured to selectively support the brick. An actuating assembly is movable along a cutting line. The actuating assembly is movable by a cutting distance at least equal to a height of the brick. A shear blade is removably attached to the actuating assembly. The shear blade is movable with the actuating assembly along the cutting line. The shear blade is configured to shear the brick along the cutting line when moved toward the base through the brick. | 09-02-2010 |
20100223869 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONSTRUCTING A WALL WITH BRICK FACADE - A method for forming a brick façade positioning assembly includes positioning a plurality of bricks in a specified wall pattern. A film is placed over the bricks, and the film is molded over the bricks to form a custom brick film tray. The custom brick film tray includes brick shaped tray recesses in the specified wall pattern. The plurality of bricks are positioned within the brick shaped tray recesses. Optionally, a liquid setting material is poured on the custom brick film tray and the plurality of bricks to form a brick façade wall. The brick façade wall includes the bricks in the specified wall pattern provided by the custom brick film tray. | 09-09-2010 |
20100223880 | STRUCTURAL PAVER DECKING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR SAME - A method for forming a structural paver deck assembly includes fastening structural decking panels across a bare frame structure. One or more of the decking panels includes an upper panel surface having a non-planar contoured decking panel surface. A paver decking surface is seated over the plurality of structural decking panels to form a paver decking surface. Seating includes positioning a plurality of paver pieces on the structural decking panels including interfittingly engaging the paver pieces to the non-planar contoured decking panel surface. Seating further includes aligning the plurality of paver pieces in at least one specified direction, wherein the paver pieces includes paver contour surfaces along a lower surface having a corresponding shape to the non-planar contoured decking panel surface. Interfitting engagement of the paver contour surfaces with the non-planar contoured panel surface orients the one or more paver pieces in the at least one specified direction. | 09-09-2010 |
20110052318 | METHOD OF INSTALLING A PAVING SYSTEM - A method for installing a paver system includes positioning a first grid substrate adjacent to a second grid substrate. The first grid substrate and the second grid substrate are flexibly bridged with a first paver piece. A first portion of the first paver piece is movably coupled with the first grid substrate at a first joint, and a second portion of the first paver piece is movably coupled with the second grid substrate at a second joint, the first and second grid substrates and the first paver piece forming an articulated paver linkage. A second paver piece is coupled with the second grid substrate. A third paver piece is coupled with the first grid substrate. The articulated paver linkage is fit within the specified area by movement of at least one of the first, second and third paver pieces and the first and second grid substrates. The movement is transmitted along the articulated paver linkage to maintain a specified alignment and spacing of the first, second and third paver pieces. | 03-03-2011 |
20120034030 | METHODS FOR INSTALLING A BOUNDED PAVING SYSTEM - A method for installing a paver system includes positioning a first grid substrate adjacent to a second grid substrate, the first and second grid substrates form a paver support surface. At least the first grid substrate includes an integrated boundary ridge extending along the first paver support surface. The first grid substrate is interlocked with the second grid substrate with a first paver piece bridging the first and second grid substrates to form a paver linkage. Movement of at least the first paver piece is arrested beyond the integrated boundary ridge by directly or indirectly engaging at least the first paver piece against the integrated boundary ridge. In another example, movement of the first paver piece is arrested by anchoring at least the first paver piece on the first and second paver support surfaces through distribution of forces incident on at least the first paver piece through the paver linkage. | 02-09-2012 |
20140161527 | METHOD OF INSTALLING A PAVING SYSTEM - A method for installing a paver system includes positioning a first grid substrate adjacent to a second grid substrate. The first grid substrate and the second grid substrate are flexibly bridged with a first paver piece. A first portion of the first paver piece is movably coupled with the first grid substrate at a first joint, and a second portion of the first paver piece is movably coupled with the second grid substrate at a second joint, the first and second grid substrates and the first paver piece forming an articulated paver linkage. A second paver piece is coupled with the second grid substrate. A third paver piece is coupled with the first grid substrate. The articulated paver linkage is fit within the specified area by movement of at least one of the first, second and third paver pieces and the first and second grid substrates. The movement is transmitted along the articulated paver linkage to maintain a specified alignment and spacing of the first, second and third paver pieces. | 06-12-2014 |
20140186114 | METHODS FOR INSTALLING A BOUNDED PAVING SYSTEM - A method for installing a paver system includes positioning a first grid substrate adjacent to a second grid substrate, the first and second grid substrates form a paver support surface. At least the first grid substrate includes an integrated boundary ridge extending along the first paver support surface. The first grid substrate is interlocked with the second grid substrate with a first paver piece bridging the first and second grid substrates to form a paver linkage. Movement of at least the first paver piece is arrested beyond the integrated boundary ridge by directly or indirectly engaging at least the first paver piece against the integrated boundary ridge. In another example, movement of the first paver piece is arrested by anchoring at least the first paver piece on the first and second paver support surfaces through distribution of forces incident on at least the first paver piece through the paver linkage. | 07-03-2014 |
Thomas F. Smith, Rochester, MN US
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20080261203 | Detection of Epstein-Barr Virus - The invention provides methods to detect EBV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of EBV are provided by the invention. | 10-23-2008 |
20090203021 | Detection of Clostridium difficile - The invention provides methods to detect | 08-13-2009 |
20100184018 | Detection of Herpes Simplex Virus - The invention provides methods to detect herpes simplex virus (HSV) in biological samples and further to distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. Primers and probes for the differential detection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting HSV are further provided by the invention. | 07-22-2010 |
20110045458 | Detection of Enterovirus - This document describes methods and materials relating to viral diagnostics, and more particularly to the detection of enterovirus. For example, primers and probes for the detection of enterovirus are provided. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting enterovirus are further provided. | 02-24-2011 |
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Todd V. Smith, Shoreview, MN US
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20090018617 | PARAMETER-DIRECTED SHIFTING OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ELECTRODE COMBINATIONS - The disclosure provides techniques for parameter-directed shifting of electrical stimulation electrode combinations having substantially similar electrode patterns. An external programmer permits a user to shift electrode combinations along the length of a lead or leads. The external programmer accepts parameter-directed shift input and causes an electrical stimulator to shift electrode combinations as indicated. The external programmer may present an electrode combination as a parameter that can be adjusted or selected to shift the electrode combination along the length of a lead. An electrode combination may be presented as a value that can be incremented, decremented, or otherwise adjusted to indicate a shift in a desired direction. An external programmer that permits a patient or other user to shift electrode combinations in a manner similar to adjustments of other parameters may enable the patient to maintain or improve therapeutic efficacy. | 01-15-2009 |
20090018619 | SHIFTING OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ELECTRODE COMBINATIONS AMONG DIFFERENTLY SIZED ELECTRODE ARRAYS - The disclosure provides techniques for parameter-directed shifting of electrical stimulation electrode combinations. An external programmer permits a user to shift electrode combinations, e.g., along the length of a lead or leads. The external programmer accepts shift input and causes an electrical stimulator to shift electrode combinations as indicated by the input. Different sets of electrodes may have different electrode counts. For example, an array of electrodes carried by one lead may have a greater number of electrodes than an array of electrodes carried on another lead. The disclosure provides techniques for shifting electrode combinations among leads with different electrode counts. For example, an external programmer may execute shifts in a series of shift operations, where the number of shift operations along the length of a lead having a greater electrode count is greater than the number of shift steps along the length of a lead having a lesser electrode count. | 01-15-2009 |
20090276007 | MULTI-STAGE TESTING OF ELECTRODES OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - Method, controller and system for an implantable medical device capable of delivering therapeutic stimulation through a plurality of electrodes. A control module is operable to conduct a plurality of measurements of impedance values creating a plurality of measured impedance values for a plurality of selected sets of individual ones of the plurality of electrodes based on a plurality of active parameters. The control module conducts the plurality of measurements of impedance values in a plurality of stages in which at least one of said plurality of active parameters is varied between individual ones of the plurality of stages. | 11-05-2009 |
20090276010 | FLAGGING OF ELECTRODES OF AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE, CONTROLLER, SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFORE - Method, controller and system for an implantable medical device having a plurality of electrodes, the implantable medical device capable of delivering therapeutic stimulation to a patient, comprising a control module, a user interface operatively coupled to the control module, the user interface providing control of the control module by a medical professional or other user, and an electrode interface operatively coupled between the plurality of electrodes and the control module. The control module uses the electrode interface to obtain a plurality of measurements of impedance values for a plurality of selected pairs of individual ones of the plurality of electrodes. The control module flags electrodes using the plurality of measurements of impedance values of the selected pairs of individual ones of the plurality of electrodes comparative to a range, and the delivery of therapy on flagged electrodes is inhibited. | 11-05-2009 |
20110118591 | LOCATING AN IMPLANTED OBJECT BASED ON EXTERNAL ANTENNA LOADING - In general, the invention is directed to techniques for locating an implanted object using an external antenna. The implanted object may be, for example, an internal antenna that facilitates recharging of and/or communication with an implantable medical device. An external device coupled to the external antenna drives the antenna with a plurality of waveforms. Asymmetry in the loading profile of the external antenna when it is driven by the plurality of waveforms allows the external device or another device to determine the location of the implanted object relative to the external antenna. The external device or other device may provide information to a user based on the determined location of the implanted object relative to the external antenna, such as information to help a user position the external antenna with respect to an internal antenna in embodiments in which the implanted object is an internal antenna. | 05-19-2011 |
20120035951 | VERIFICATION THAT A PATIENT WITH AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL SYSTEM CAN UNDERGO A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SCAN - Verification that an implantable medical system within a patient is MRI safe is provided. Several verifications may be performed such as verifying that the device and leads are of an MRI safe type, that the leads have adequate electrical integrity, that the device has entered an MRI safe mode, that the lead routing and device placement are MRI safe, and that the MRI settings of the MRI machine are safe for the implantable medical system. The result of these verifications may lead to a conclusion that the implantable medical system of interest is or is not MRI safe for a given MRI scan. An indication of this result may be output such as via a display so that an MRI technician can have some assurance as to whether to conduct the MRI scan. | 02-09-2012 |
20130193914 | ADAPTIVE RATE RECHARGING SYSTEM - Devices, systems, and techniques for selecting a period for charging an implantable rechargeable power source are disclosed. Implantable medical devices may include a rechargeable power source that can be transcutaneously charged. A system may control a charging module to begin charging the rechargeable power source of the implantable medical device with a high power level. The system may then determine an estimated heat loss based on power initially delivered to the rechargeable power source when beginning the charging. Based on this estimated heat loss during the initial period of recharging, the system may select a boost period that includes a duration of time that the rechargeable power source is charged with the high power level. | 08-01-2013 |
20130278226 | SENSING TEMPERATURE WITHIN MEDICAL DEVICES - Devices, systems, and techniques for monitoring the temperature of a device used to charge a rechargeable power source are disclosed. Implantable medical devices may include a rechargeable power source that can be transcutaneously charged. The temperature of an external charging device and/or an implantable medical device may be monitored to control the temperature exposure to patient tissue. In one example, a temperature sensor may sense a temperature of a portion of a device, wherein the portion is non-thermally coupled to the temperature sensor. A processor may then control charging of the rechargeable power source based on the sensed temperature. | 10-24-2013 |
20140163579 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - A medical device system for delivering a neuromodulation therapy includes a delivery tool for deploying an implantable medical device at a neuromodulation therapy site. The implantable medical device includes a housing, an electronic circuit within the housing, and an electrical lead comprising a lead body extending between a proximal end coupled to the housing and a distal end extending away from the housing and at least one electrode carried by the lead body. The delivery tool includes a first cavity for receiving the housing and a second cavity for receiving the lead. The first cavity and the second cavity are in direct communication for receiving and deploying the housing and the lead coupled to the housing concomitantly as a single unit. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163580 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163644 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - An external medical device generates a drive signal inductively coupled to an implantable coil from an external coil. A regulator module coupled to the implantable coil generates an output signal in response to the inductively coupled signal and a feedback signal correlated to an amplitude of the inductively coupled signal. A signal generator receives the output signal for generating a therapeutic electrical stimulation signal. The control module adjusts the drive signal in response to the feedback signal to control the electrical stimulation signal. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163645 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - Various embodiments of a minimally invasive implantable medical device (IMD) system are described. In one embodiment, the implantable medical device system includes an external device for transmitting a communication signal and an implantable device for receiving the communication signal by inductive coupling. The implantable device is configured to harvest power from the inductively coupled communication signal and power a signal generator from the harvested power to generate a therapeutic electrical stimulation signal. | 06-12-2014 |
Todd W. Smith, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20100206881 | APPARATUS FOR MIXED BEVERAGES - The present invention combines two containers into a single container with two compartments or chambers, for the purpose of providing alcohol-based “shooters” that are not mixed until consumed. In some variations, containers can be pre-filled with an alcohol-containing liquid and another liquid, joined with a container top assembly, and distributed to a bar, night club, or restaurant for sale and consumption. In some embodiments, all-glass dual-chamber containers are provided. | 08-19-2010 |
20100209557 | RECOVERY BLENDS FOR LIQUID BEVERAGES - The invention disclosed herein provides improved beverages, such as energy drinks and enhanced water, which can help the human body function better and recover faster from exercise or stress while maintaining a pleasant taste. Some embodiments of the invention describe recovery blends that include one or more ingredients selected from D-glucuronolactone, milk thistle extract, prickly pear extract, acai extract, and zeolites. Preferred beverage formulations do not include taurine. Some embodiments are designed specifically to be mixed with alcohol. | 08-19-2010 |
Travis L. Smith, Golden Valley, MN US
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20090018914 | REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM - A remote monitoring system, for use in applications such as a vending machine, is disclosed. The remote monitoring system provides a user with a first code. The user transmits the first code to the entity that services the vending machine (or other installation). The first code not only provides the user with the opportunity to win a prize but also provides information about the status of the vending machine. The user then receives a second code that the user may enter into the machine to determine whether the user has won a prize but also to change the operation of the vending machine. | 01-15-2009 |
Trevor Smith, Eden Priarie, MN US
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20090016688 | Fiber optic module and sytem including rear connectors - A telecommunications assembly including a housing and a plurality of modules mounted within the housing. The modules includes a rear face in which is mounted at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the housing are positioned at least one fiber optic adapters. Inserting the module through a front opening of the housing at a mounting location positions the connector of the module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the housing. The adapters within the interior of the housing are mounted to a removable holder. A method of mounting a telecommunications module within a chassis. | 01-15-2009 |
Trevor D. Smith, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20080267573 | Cable Management panel with sliding drawer and methods - An optical fiber cable management panel includes drawer assemblies, each including a drawer slidable within a chassis. The drawer assemblies are secured together by a bracket that includes an interlock arrangement with the chassis. Such an interlock arrangement includes a non-threaded stud engaging a hole. Radius limiters may be part of the drawer assembly and include a cable entry aperture have a closed perimeter and a flared cable guide surface around most of, and preferably all of, the closed perimeter to allow for the entry of cables from all directions. A control mechanism controls movement of the radius limiter relative to the drawer assembly. The control mechanism includes a rotating member that has an axis of rotation transverse to the slidable motion of the radius limiter and normal to the radius limiter. | 10-30-2008 |
20090136196 | Cable management panel with sliding drawer - An optical fiber cable management panel is provided with slideable drawers and structure within the drawers for cable management and/or connection to other devices. Tray inserts drop into the drawers to provide the appropriate management and connection devices. A movable take-up mechanism manages the cable entering and exiting the drawers at side openings. Stackable pivoting storage trays on the tray insert include a detent arrangement for holding each tray in a pivoted access position. The tray inserts further include a front key, and a back tab mounting arrangement for mounting the tray inserts to the drawers, and side radius limiters including notches for extending over raised portions of the drawer. The take-up mechanism includes a U-shaped trough section and cable retention tabs. A control mechanism is provided for controlling movement of the take-up mechanism relative to the drawer. | 05-28-2009 |
20100195968 | Cable management panel with sliding drawer - An optical fiber cable management panel is provided with slideable drawers and structure within the drawers for cable management and/or connection to other devices. Tray inserts drop into the drawers to provide the appropriate management and connection devices. A movable take-up mechanism manages the cable entering and exiting the drawers at side openings. Stackable pivoting storage trays on the tray insert include a detent arrangement for holding each tray in a pivoted access position. The tray inserts further include a front key, and a back tab mounting arrangement for mounting the tray inserts to the drawers, and side radius limiters including notches for extending over raised portions of the drawer. The take-up mechanism includes a U-shaped trough section and cable retention tabs. A control mechanism is provided for controlling movement of the take-up mechanism relative to the drawer. | 08-05-2010 |
20100202744 | Cable management panel with sliding drawer and methods - An optical fiber cable management panel includes drawer assemblies, each including a drawer slidable within a chassis. The drawer assemblies are secured together by a bracket that includes an interlock arrangement with the chassis. Such an interlock arrangement includes a non-threaded stud engaging a hole. Radius limiters may be part of the drawer assembly and include a cable entry aperture have a closed perimeter and a flared cable guide surface around most of, and preferably all of, the closed perimeter to allow for the entry of cables from all directions. A control mechanism controls movement of the radius limiter relative to the drawer assembly. The control mechanism includes a rotating member that has an axis of rotation transverse to the slidable motion of the radius limiter and normal to the radius limiter. | 08-12-2010 |
20100314340 | Cable management assembly, system and method - A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a riser panel having an interface portion and a plurality of cable management devices. The interface portion having a plurality of shaped apertures. The cable management devices having attachments that correspond to the shaped apertures to secure the cable management devices to the panel at selected vertical and horizontal locations. The cable management assembly being configured to extend between two adjacent telecommunications racks or to couple to the end of a telecommunications rack. | 12-16-2010 |
20120093475 | CABLE MANAGEMENT PANEL WITH SLIDING DRAWER - An optical fiber cable management panel is provided with slideable drawers and structure within the drawers for cable management and/or connection to other devices. Tray inserts drop into the drawers to provide the appropriate management and connection devices. A movable take-up mechanism manages the cable entering and exiting the drawers at side openings. Stackable pivoting storage trays on the tray insert include a detent arrangement for holding each tray in a pivoted access position. The tray inserts further include a front key, and a back tab mounting arrangement for mounting the tray inserts to the drawers, and side radius limiters including notches for extending over raised portions of the drawer. The take-up mechanism includes a U-shaped trough section and cable retention tabs. A control mechanism is provided for controlling movement of the take-up mechanism relative to the drawer. | 04-19-2012 |
Wayne R. Smith, Ham Lake, MN US
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20080208794 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR INTEGRATING DATA BETWEEN DISPARATE AND HOST SYSTEMS - A method, system, and computer program product are provided for integrating one or more disparate systems with a host system. For example, a computer program product including at least one computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code portions stored therein includes a first executable portion for receiving data associated with at least one order for at least one product or service at a disparate system. The computer program product also includes a second executable portion for defining a first format for one or more files associated with at least a portion of the data at the disparate system. In addition, the computer program product includes a third executable portion for providing the one or more data files defined in the first format to a host system to be configured into a second format that is different than the first format and compatible with the host system. The computer program product further comprises a fourth executable portion for accessing a plurality of different predefined translation routines and translating the one or more files defined in the first format into the second format. | 08-28-2008 |