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20100114016 | Device and Method for Washing Nasal Passages of Children - A method of using a nasal wash system includes providing a nasal washing device including a container including a saline solution, a cap for the container, a delivery tube carried by the cap for withdrawing saline solution from the container, an atomizing nozzle for spraying the saline solution, a conduit carrying the atomizing nozzle, the conduit including a malleable portion, and a pump mechanism coupled to the malleable conduit and including a movable pump member; adjusting the malleable portion of the conduit to a desired configuration to control a point of impact of a discharge mist from the atomizing nozzle; and moving the movable pump member of the pump mechanism so that saline solution is withdrawn from the container through the delivery tube, through the pump mechanism, through the conduit, and sprayed out of the atomizing nozzle as a discharge mist, while the atomizing nozzle remains stationary. | 05-06-2010 |
20110111935 | PROPRIOCEPTION TRAINING AND EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support. | 05-12-2011 |
20120323221 | Adapter Cap and Nasal Washing System Using the Cap - An adapter cap is configured to convert a plastic water or drinking bottle into a nasal washing device. The cap has a connector portion or mechanism configured for engagement with the neck of a plastic water bottle in place of a conventional bottle cap, and a tapered applicator or spout portion having a tip with an opening which is configured for placing into a nostril of a user during a nasal washing procedure. | 12-20-2012 |
20130260971 | PROPRIOCEPTION TRAINING AND EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support. | 10-03-2013 |
20140302974 | PROPRIOCEPTION TRAINING AND EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support. | 10-09-2014 |
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20080210616 | Flash chromatography cartridge - A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge is provided having a tubular polymer container adapted to receive a chromatographic packing material. The container has an outlet port located at a downstream end of the container and container threads formed on an upstream end of the container. A polymer cap having cap threads located on the cap threadingly engage the container threads. An inlet port is located on an upstream end of the cap. A resilient fluid tight seal is interposed between the polymer cap and container suitable for use in low pressure liquid chromatography. A locking tab on a skirt of the cap engages a recess on the container when the seal engages the cap and container to lock the cap in position relative to the container. | 09-04-2008 |
20080217250 | Flash chromatography cartridge - A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge is provided having a tubular polymer container adapted to receive a chromatographic packing material. The container has an outlet port located at a downstream end of the container and container threads formed on an upstream end of the container. A polymer cap having cap threads located on the cap threadingly engage the container threads. An inlet port is located on an upstream end of the cap. A flange depends from the cap and mates with the lip of the container to form a fluid tight seal between the polymer cap and container suitable for use in low pressure liquid chromatography. A locking tab on a skirt of the cap engages a recess on the container when the seal engages the cap and container to lock the cap in position relative to the container. Alternatively, continuous screw threads on the cap and container may hold the parts together. | 09-11-2008 |
20120187033 | FLASH CHROMATOGRAPHY CARTRIDGE - A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge has a tubular polymer container that receives a chromatographic packing material. The container has an outlet port located at its downstream end and container threads formed on its upstream end. A polymer cap, with an inlet port on an upstream end, screws onto the container threads. A flange depending from the cap mates with the lip of the container to form a fluid tight seal between the polymer cap and container suitable for use in low pressure liquid chromatography. | 07-26-2012 |
20120193277 | FLASH CHROMATOGRAPHY CARTRIDGE - A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge is provided having a tubular polymer container adapted to receive a chromatographic packing material. The container has an outlet port located at a downstream end of the container and container threads formed on an upstream end of the container. A polymer cap having cap threads located on the cap threadingly engage the container threads. An inlet port is located on an upstream end of the cap. A resilient fluid tight seal is interposed between the polymer cap and container suitable for use in low pressure liquid chromatography. A locking tab on a skirt of the cap engages a recess on the container when the seal engages the cap and container to lock the cap in position relative to the container. | 08-02-2012 |
20130134096 | Flash chromatography cartridge - A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge is provided having a tubular polymer container adapted to receive a chromatographic packing material. The container has an outlet port located at a downstream end of the container and container threads formed on an upstream end of the container. A polymer cap having cap threads located on the cap threadingly engage the container threads. An inlet port is located on an upstream end of the cap. A resilient fluid tight seal is interposed between the polymer cap and container suitable for use in low pressure liquid chromatography. A locking tab on a skirt of the cap engages a recess on the container when the seal engages the cap and container to lock the cap in position relative to the container. | 05-30-2013 |
20130228502 | FLASH CHROMATOGRAPHY CARTRIDGE - A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge has a tubular polymer container that receives a chromatographic packing material. The container has an outlet port located at its downstream end and container threads formed on its upstream end. A polymer cap, with an inlet port on an upstream end, screws onto the container threads. A flange depending from the cap mates with the lip of the container to form a fluid tight seal between the polymer cap and container suitable for use in low pressure liquid chromatography. | 09-05-2013 |
20140144825 | FLASH CHROMATOGRAPHY CARTRIDGE - A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge has a tubular polymer container that receives a chromatographic packing material. The container has an outlet port located at its downstream end and container threads formed on its upstream end. A polymer cap, with an inlet port on an upstream end, screws onto the container threads. A flange depending from the cap mates with the lip of the container to form a fluid tight seal between the polymer cap and container suitable for use in low pressure liquid chromatography. | 05-29-2014 |
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20090214515 | METHODS OF PREPARATION OF RECOMBINANT FORMS OF HUMAN BETA-AMYLOID PROTEIN AND USES OF THESE PROTEINS - The subject invention relates to the cloning, expression and isolation of recombinant forms of beta-amyloid protein containing a N-terminal methionine (or one or more amino acids) as well as to methods of using this recombinant protein in the production of therapeutic antibodies, in the identification of therapeutic small molecules, and in the performance of diagnostic assays. | 08-27-2009 |
20100028359 | ANTIBODIES TO RECEPTOR OF ADVANCED GLYCATION END PRODUCTS (RAGE) AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, in particular CDR-grafted, humanized antibodies which bind to RAGE protein. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of RAGE to its various ligands. The antibodies or portions thereof of described in the present application are useful for treating a disease or disorder characterized by or induced by pathophysiological ligands of RAGE, for example misfolded proteins like amyloid B and advanced glycation-end-products. | 02-04-2010 |
20110092445 | Amyloid peptide analogues, oligomers thereof, processes for preparing and composi-tions comprising said analogues or oligomers, and their uses - The present invention relates to an amyloid β peptide analogues comprising an amino acid sequence or a peptidomimetic thereof, wherein the sequence (i) forms a loop, (ii) has at least 66% identity to the amino acid sequence of native Aβ peptide or a portion thereof, (iii) comprises at least 6 contiguous amino acid residues and (iv) has at least 2 non-contiguous amino acid residues which are covalently linked with each other, oligomers comprising a plurality of said amyloid β peptide analogues, processes for preparing the amyloid β peptide analogues or oligomers, compositions comprising the amyloid β peptide analogues or oligomers, and uses of the amyloid β peptide analogues or oligomers such as their use for treating or preventing an amyloidosis (e.g. by active immunization), for diagnosing an amyloidosis, and for providing agents that are capable of binding to the amyloid β peptide analogues or oligomers. The subject invention also describes agents that are capable of binding to the amyloid β peptide analogues or oligomers, e.g. antibodies, compositions comprising the agents, and uses of the agents such as their use for treating or preventing an amyloidosis (e.g. by passive immunization) and for diagnosing an amyloidosis. | 04-21-2011 |
20130149313 | ANTIBODIES TO RECEPTOR OF ADVANCED GLYCATION END PRODUCTS (RAGE) AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, in particular CDR-grafted, humanized antibodies which bind to RAGE protein. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of RAGE to its various ligands. The antibodies or portions thereof of described in the present application are useful for treating a disease or disorder characterized by or induced by pathophysiological ligands of RAGE, for example missfolded proteins like amyloid β and advanced glycation-end-products. | 06-13-2013 |
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20100297094 | THERAPY OR PREVENTION OF DISEASES WITH CELLS OR CELL SUPERNATANT - Methods and compositions for the treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders including media conditioned by mesenchymal stem cells and BCL2A1 are provided. Methods for the production of therapeutic or preventative compositions contacted with BCL2A1 are also provided. | 11-25-2010 |
20110021433 | METHODS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING HEART FAILURE - The invention provides methods for inhibiting cell death or inflammation in a mammal brought about by diseases or conditions such as heart failure, wherein the method comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof a Bcl protein in an amount sufficient to inhibit cell death and inflammation in the mammal. | 01-27-2011 |
20110082072 | Methods of Inhibiting Cell Death or Inflammation in a Mammal - In one aspect the present invention provides methods for inhibiting cell death or inflammation in a mammal, wherein the methods each include the step of administering to a mammal a Bcl protein in an amount sufficient to inhibit cell death or inflammation in the mammal. The invention also provides methods for identifying a Bcl protein that inhibits cell death or inflammation when administered to a mammal. | 04-07-2011 |
20110263510 | Methods of Inhibiting Cell Death or Inflammation in a Mammal - Methods are provided for inhibiting cell death or inflammation in a mammal concurrent with or after the onset of a condition expected to lead to cell death or inflammation. The methods each include the step of administering to a mammal a Bcl protein in an amount sufficient to inhibit cell death or inflammation in the mammal. Methods are also provided for identifying a Bcl protein that inhibits cell death or inflammation when administered to a mammal concurrent with or after the onset of a condition expected to lead to cell death or inflammation. | 10-27-2011 |
20110312901 | METHODS OF INHIBITING CELL DEATH OR INFLAMMATION IN A MAMMAL BY ADMINISTERING A BCL PROTEIN - In one aspect the present invention provides methods for inhibiting cell death or inflammation in a mammal, wherein the methods each include the step of administering to a mammal a Bcl protein in an amount sufficient to inhibit cell death or inflammation in the mammal. The invention also provides methods for identifying a Bcl protein that inhibits cell death or inflammation when administered to a mammal. | 12-22-2011 |
20130053329 | METHODS OF INHIBITING APOPTOSIS OR INFLAMMATION IN A MAMMAL BY ADMINISTERING AN ISOLATED BCL PROTEIN - In one aspect the present invention provides methods for inhibiting cell death or inflammation in a mammal, wherein the methods each include the step of administering to a mammal a Bcl protein in an amount sufficient to inhibit cell death or inflammation in the mammal. The invention also provides methods for identifying a Bcl protein that inhibits cell death or inflammation when administered to a mammal. | 02-28-2013 |
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20150301597 | CALCULATION OF AN ANALYTICAL TRAIL IN BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH - Exemplary embodiments provide methods, mediums, and systems for behavioral research. In some embodiments, a simulated environment may be created and displayed. A user may interact with the simulated environment by directing the user's gaze towards different objects in the simulated environment. One or more gaze fields may be calculated to determine which objects the user is viewing. A score may be calculated for the objects in the simulated environment, and the score may be used to display an analytical trail. The score may be dependent on both a first look at an object, in which the user first directs their gaze toward the object, and one or more second looks at the object, in which the user looks away from the object and then returns their gaze to the object. In determining the score, the second looks may be given more weight than the first look. | 10-22-2015 |
20150302422 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-USER BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH - Exemplary embodiments provide methods, mediums, and systems for behavioral research. In some embodiments, an environment supporting three types of users may be provided. A first type of user may represent a participant whose behavior is being monitored. The first type of user may freely interact with the environment. A second type of user may represent a moderator directing the experience of the participant. The moderator may be provided with an ability to manipulate the environment or the participants' interactions with the environment. A third type of user may represent a client interested in the participants' behavior, and the third type of user may be provided with an ability to view the environment from the perspective of the participant. Different interfaces may be provided for allowing the different types of users to interact with the environment according to their roles. | 10-22-2015 |
20150302426 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT CONSTRUCTION FOR BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH - Exemplary embodiments provide methods, mediums, and systems for behavioral research. In some embodiments, a simulated environment may be created. The simulated environment may be displayed to a user on a proprietary display device which utilizes a proprietary data format for storing the simulated environment. Multiple different types of proprietary devices may be supported by providing a hardware agnostic canvas and translation logic. The hardware agnostic canvas may be stored in a neutral format that is not specific to a proprietary display device. The translation logic may translate the hardware agnostic canvas into a format that is interpretably by a proprietary display device, and may translate data gathered from the proprietary display device into a hardware neutral format for further analysis. | 10-22-2015 |
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20080268702 | STACKED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A stacked connector for flexible printed circuits (FPCs) includes a housing ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080305656 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH FLOATABLY ARRANGED WAFER - Provided is an electrical connector assembly comprises a supporting frame defining different sections arranged adjacent to each other. Each has generally a rectangular configuration with supporting surfaces along inner peripheral. A plurality of wafers each is supportively received in the section along its bottom edges by the supporting surfaces. Each wafer includes a plurality of contact terminals each arranged in the wafer. Each contact terminal has a tail portion extending beyond the bottom surface. A pick-up cap is properly attached to the supporting frame to position the wafer. | 12-11-2008 |
20090130913 | Electrical connector with ESD protection - An electrical connector ( | 05-21-2009 |
20090263989 | Connector assembly having connecting device - A connector assembly ( | 10-22-2009 |
20090263990 | Connector assembly having connecting device - A connector assembly includes a mother board ( | 10-22-2009 |
20100167564 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING CONTACT RETENTION DEVICE - The present invention provides an electrical connector comprising an insulative housing having a plurality of passageways, and a plurality of contacts received in the passageways, respectively. The passageways each defines two inner walls opposite to each other, the two inner walls each having at least one first retention device. The contacts each include a base, an upper arm extending from one side of the base and a lower arm extending from another side. The upper arm further defines two protrusions on opposite sides thereof and the lower arm defines two protrusions on opposite sides thereof. In assembly, protrusions on upper arm are located above the first retention device of the passageways, and protrusions on the lower arm are located below the first retention device of the passageways such that movement of the contact in the passageway along length axis of the passageway is limited in a predetermined distance. | 07-01-2010 |
20110103752 | Optical connector with protecting mechanism to prevent damage to fiber optic lens - An optical connector ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110158590 | CABLE ASSEMBLY HAVING FLOATABLE OPTICAL MODULE - A cable assembly ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110158591 | CABLE ASSEMBLY HAVING FLOATABLE OPTICAL MODULE - A cable assembly ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110176778 | OPTOELECTRONIC CABLE ASSEMBLY HAVING MOVEABLE OPTICAL MODULE - An optoelectronic cable assembly ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110194822 | CABLE ASSEMBLY HAVING FLOATABLE OPTICAL MODULE - A cable assembly ( | 08-11-2011 |
20110237103 | WATERPROOF AUDIO JACK AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An audio jack includes an insulative housing and a number of contacts retained therein. The insulative housing defines a receiving space for receiving a corresponding plug and a number of mounting holes extending inwardly from a mounting wall thereof. Each contact has a tail portion for connecting with a circuit board. A plenty of elastomeric material is filled into the mounting holes around the contacts to make the insulative housing being sealed except the receiving space. | 09-29-2011 |
20110317962 | CABLE ASSEMBLY HAVING FLOATABLE OPTICAL MODULE - A cable assembly ( | 12-29-2011 |
20130023162 | LOW PROFILE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING IMPROVED TERMINALS - An electrical connector includes an insulative housing defining a receiving cavity extending along a longitudinal direction and a plurality of stamped terminals arranged in the insulative housing along the longitudinal direction with each terminal disposed in a transverse plane perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction. Each terminal defines a retaining portion retained in the insulative housing, a contacting portion projecting into the receiving cavity, and a connecting arm connecting the retaining portion with the contacting portion, the contacting portion defines opposite first and second contacting arms upwardly extending toward each other from the connecting arm. The first contacting arm abuts against the second contacting arm when the terminal mating with a counterpart terminal so as to provide a low profile electrical connector. | 01-24-2013 |
20140235093 | Shelf Lighting Connector Assembly - A shelf lighting connector assembly provides an electrical connection between a power strip on a wall and a light mounted on the underside of a shelf mounted on the wall. | 08-21-2014 |
20150155643 | Shelf Lighting Connector Assembly - A shelf lighting connector assembly provides an electrical connection between a power strip on a wall and a light mounted on the underside of a shelf mounted on the wall. | 06-04-2015 |