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20090111068 | Irrigation and Aspiration Device - An irrigation and aspiration device comprises a probe and an aspiration sleeve that ensheathes the probe. The aspiration sleeve prevents the insertion of the probe beyond a desired distance, thereby preventing perforation of the apex of a root canal or wound, and also aspirates any excess irrigation solution and free debris. The device can be used for endodontic and periodontal procedures, penetrating or tract wound irrigation, open or superficial non-penetrating wound irrigation, and irrigation during specialty surgeries in endoscopic, opthalmology, gynecology, orthopedic surgery, and other specialty surgeries. | 04-30-2009 |
20100190133 | IRRIGATION AND ASPIRATION DEVICE - An irrigation and aspiration device comprises a probe and an aspiration sleeve that ensheathes the probe. The aspiration sleeve prevents the insertion of the probe beyond a desired distance, thereby preventing perforation of the apex of a root canal or wound, and also aspirates any excess irrigation solution and free debris. The device can be used for endodontic and periodontal procedures, penetrating or tract wound irrigation, open or superficial non-penetrating wound irrigation, and irrigation during specialty surgeries in endoscopic, ophthalmology, gynecology, orthopedic surgery, and other specialty surgeries. | 07-29-2010 |
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20090101684 | Flashlight Deployment System - A holder for a flashlight with a sheath that is variably positionable during use. A variably positionable sheath formed with a cavity and having an axial post. At least one u-shaped flexible removable grasping member is formed in the cavity. The u-shaped member has bent arms that apply pressure to the flashlight bell when it is inserted into the cavity. A disk with a plurality of pegs is rotatably mounted on the sheath, with o-rings that wrap both around pegs on the disk and around the pegs on the sheath or disk base, allowing the sheath to be rotated by the user and causing it to return automatically to its original position. A clip is engaged for securing the sheath to the user. A method for manufacturing a holder for a flashlight with a sheath that is variably positionable during use. | 04-23-2009 |
20090120979 | Tactical Spray Canister Deployment System - A holder for a tactical spray canister, comprising a sheath formed with a cavity, wherein the cavity comprises at least one c-shaped flexible member; a means for variably positioning the sheath during use; and a means for securing the sheath to a user. A variably positionable sheath for a tactical spray canister comprising a sheath, wherein the sheath is formed with an interior and exterior, having at least one c-shaped flexible member in the sheath interior and an axial post on the sheath exterior; a rotatable disk mountable on the sheath, having at least two pegs extending substantially perpendicularly from the disk, one peg recessed; a Leverage back; a disk base, having at least one peg extending substantially perpendicularly from the disk base; at least one o-ring demountably positionable on a recessed disk peg and on a peg on the disk base; and a means for detachably securing said sheath to a user. A method for manufacturing a sheath for a tactical spray canister comprising providing a sheath; including at least one c-shaped flexible member and an axial post; configuring a disk for rotatable mounting on the axial post; disposing on the sheath a means for returning the sheath to a zero position; and furnishing means for securing the sheath on a user. | 05-14-2009 |
20100070757 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AUTHENTICATE A USER UTILIZING A TIME-VARYING AUXILIARY CODE - A system and method to authenticate a user utilizing a time-varying auxiliary code. The code may be appended to a fixed password, but that is not required. The code is generated by a central electronic authentication system. The user retrieves it manually using a fungible communications device such as a telephone or a computer connected to the Internet. The user must learn the code because he inputs it manually, thereby authenticating himself. The present invention performs the same function as inventions with tokens, that is, it provides an extension to the PIN or password, but it eliminates the token and the synchronization required with such a token. | 03-18-2010 |
20100162775 | Disposable Double Loop Handcuffs with Pivot, Handles and Deployment System - Disposable double loop handcuffs formed from two flexible straps each strap having a first end and a second end, each strap having a terminal hinge member at the first end and a handle at the second end, the first end having an opening that is less distally-positioned and more medially-positioned than the terminal hinge member, the second end inserted through the opening in the first end to form the strap into a loop. The opening contains a unidirectional locking head comprising a ratchet with teeth and pawl, the pawl extending monolithically from the strap on the distal side of the opening, the teeth located on the second end of the strap medial to the handle. The tip of the first end of the first strap has two hinge knuckles for receiving a third hinge knuckle between them. The tip of the first end of the second strap has at least a third hinge knuckle for inserting between the two hinge knuckles of the first strap. In a preferred embodiment, the second strap is identical to the first strap, also having two hinge knuckles, one of which is inserted between the two hinge knuckles of the first strap. The two flexible straps thusly looped are pivotably connected to one another with a rivet through a rivet hole in the hinge knuckles of the terminal hinge members, both handles pointing in the same direction. A method for manufacturing disposable double loop handcuffs formed from two flexible straps. | 07-01-2010 |
20120145093 | Animal Medical Collar - An animal medical collar having the shape of a circular, assembled around the neck of the animal by joining face-to-face to make a truncated cone shell whose edge, which is defined by the small circle of the truncated cone, engages the neck of the animal, further comprising a drawstring passage, and an internal frame comprising a curvilinear C-shaped hub and a plurality of substantially rigid straight ribs monolithically radially extending from the curvilinear hub. | 06-14-2012 |
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20090212994 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION OF TARGET DATA DETECTED FROM A MOVING PLATFORM - Systems and methods for detecting a present location of a target from a moving platform are provided. One system includes a movement module for estimating the present location of the target, a prediction module for estimating future locations of the target, and a first processor. The first processor is configured to receive present location estimates, receive future location estimates, store the future location estimates to create a first future location estimate, and determine the present location of the target based on the present location estimate and/or the first future location estimate. One method includes receiving an estimate of the present location of the moving platform, receiving an estimate of a future location of the moving platform, and determining the present location of the target based on the estimate of the present location and/or the estimate of the future location. | 08-27-2009 |
20090276110 | System and Method for Detecting Reflection with a Mobile Sensor Platform - Systems and methods for planning and executing a search route by a mobile sensor platform for detecting reflection are disclosed. The search route of the mobile sensor platform is based on the angle of a radiation source relative to the ground in a search area. While executing the search route, a sensor on the mobile sensor platform is configured to detect the reflection of radiation from an object in the search area. | 11-05-2009 |
20120271546 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NAVIGATION IN A GPS-DENIED ENVIRONMENT - Systems and methods for updating a navigation system are provided. In one implementation, a system includes: a navigation system configured to provide a navigational solution; at least one memory device configured to store a terrain object database, the terrain object database storing information that describes a terrain; a user interface configured to display a terrain model and receive position adjustments from a user; and a processing unit configured to generate displayable information for displaying the terrain model using the information stored on the at least one memory device and the navigational solution, and calculate corrections to the navigational solution from the position adjustments and transmit the corrections to the navigation system. | 10-25-2012 |
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20090003599 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PUBLISHING SELECTIVELY ALTERED SENSOR DATA IN REAL TIME - Systems and methods are provided for publishing selectively altered sensor data. One system includes a plurality of sensors coupled to a processor. The sensors are configured to generate data, and the processor is configured to fuse and publish a portion of the data from each of the plurality of sensors in a fused version of the data. Another system includes a sensor coupled to a processor. The sensor is configured to generate data and the processor is configured to modify the data to create a plurality of modified versions of the data. A method includes receiving data from at least one sensor, altering the data to create an altered version of the data, and publishing the altered version of the data in real time. | 01-01-2009 |
20100012776 | Method for Vertical Takeoff from and Landing on Inclined Surfaces - Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces. | 01-21-2010 |
20100181424 | CATCH AND SNARE SYSTEM FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - The present invention provides a catch and snare system for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: (a) a detection system, (b) a deployment system in communication with the detection system, (c) a capture system placed at an interference position by the deployment system, wherein the capture system comprises a net, a plurality of foam deploying canisters attached to the net for deploying foam, and at least one canister for deploying a decelerating parachute attached to the net, wherein the foam prevents the release of chemical or biological agents from the captured unmanned aerial vehicle, and (d) a descent system to bring the capture system and a captured unmanned aerial vehicle back to earth. | 07-22-2010 |
20110017863 | GUIDED DELIVERY OF SMALL MUNITIONS FROM AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - The present invention provides apparatus and methods for accurate guidance of small munitions to a target. The guidance for the small munition is mainly provided by a device external to the small munition, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The UAV may provide external guidance commands by use of a command transmitter to the small munition. The small munition is equipped to receive the guidance commands and consequently use a maneuvering mechanism to react to the guidance commands. The UAV may determine a successful release point of the small munition and track a flight path from a release point toward the target of the small munition using a passive sensor mounted in a gimbaled mount, which is controlled by use of a closed-loop control system. The UAV may be controlled by a ground control device, such as an operator control unit (OCU), to release small munitions. | 01-27-2011 |
20110057075 | METHOD FOR VERTICAL TAKEOFF FROM AND LANDING ON INCLINED SURFACES - Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces. | 03-10-2011 |
20110180667 | TETHER ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM - A tether continuous energy supply system for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: a ground station, a ground station energy system, a spool coupled to the ground station energy system at a rotating joint, a tether that is wound about the spool, wherein a first end of the tether is coupled to the rotating joint, a tension control motor coupled to both the spool and the ground station energy system, an unmanned aerial vehicle coupled to a second end of the tether, a UAV energy system, a fluid that moves throughout the tether continuous energy supply system, a tension control system that receives and transmits signals from a plurality of sensors contained within the tether continuous energy supply system, and a distributed controls system that receives and transmits signals from the plurality of sensors contained within the tether continuous energy supply system. | 07-28-2011 |