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20100036314 | BALLOON CATHETER AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - In at least one embodiment of the present invention a balloon catheter is provided. The balloon catheter comprises a shaft having a lumen formed therethrough. Connected to the shaft is an inflatable balloon. The inflatable balloon has a balloon wall defining a balloon interior surface and a balloon exterior surface that is opposite the interior surface. In fluid communication with the balloon wall is the lumen for inflating the balloon to define an inflated state and for collapsing the balloon to define a deflated state. The balloon wall is textured in the deflated state such that the balloon interior surface is spatially registered with the balloon exterior surface. The balloon in the inflated state is tensioned to have a surface roughness substantially less than a surface roughness of the balloon in the deflated state. | 02-11-2010 |
20100042198 | SINGLE PIECE DOUBLE WALL DILATION BALLOON CATHETER - The present invention relates to medical devices for dilating or enlarging strictures or narrowed regions of body vessels. Specifically, the present invention relates to a high pressure dilation balloon catheter that includes an elongate shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being adapted for attachment to a source of inflation fluid, and a lumen extending through the shaft adapted for the passage of the inflation fluid; and a balloon disposed on the distal end of the shaft and having a balloon body extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the balloon. The balloon body includes a first layer, a second layer disposed about at least a portion of the first layer, a plurality of longitudinally extending rib members disposed between the first and the second layers and configured to form a plurality of sealed cavities between the first and the second layers; and a balloon chamber within the first layer, the balloon chamber being in a communication with the lumen of the shaft for inflating and deflating the balloon. | 02-18-2010 |
20100042199 | DILATION BALLOON CATHETER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to medical devices for dilating or enlarging strictures or narrowed regions of body vessels. Specifically, the present invention relates to a high pressure dilation balloon catheter that includes an elongate shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being adapted for attachment to a source of inflation fluid, and a first lumen extending through the shaft adapted for the passage of the inflation fluid; and a balloon disposed on the distal end of the shaft and having a balloon body extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the balloon. The balloon body includes an inner balloon layer, an outer balloon layer, a middle layer disposed between the inner balloon layer and the outer balloon layer and configured to be substantially free from adhesion to at least one of the inner balloon layer and the outer balloon layer, and a balloon chamber within the first layer, the balloon chamber being in a communication with the lumen of the shaft for inflating and deflating the balloon. | 02-18-2010 |
20100234874 | PREFORM AND BALLOON HAVING A NON-UNIFORM THICKNESS - The present invention provides a balloon having a non-uniform thickness that is adapted to facilitate folding of the balloon. The balloon comprises at least one relatively thin section formed between inner and outer surfaces of the balloon, and at least one relatively thick section formed between the inner and outer surfaces. The balloon may be formed from a balloon preform that similarly comprises at least one relatively thin section and at least one relatively thick section. The shape of the balloon preform may be formed, for example, by extrusion. The balloon preform may be placed in a balloon mold having a substantially cylindrical interior surface, and blow-molded to form the finished balloon configuration. The balloon comprises a non-uniform thickness, while comprising a substantially cylindrical outer diameter both after removal from the balloon mold and in an inflated state. | 09-16-2010 |
20110015725 | COATED MEDICAL DEVICE - A coated medical device ( | 01-20-2011 |
20110125088 | Apparatus for an improved high pressure medicinal dispenser - An apparatus for an improved high pressure medicinal dispenser is disclosed. The high pressure dispenser may include a handle ( | 05-26-2011 |
20110288479 | Balloon With Integral Retention of A Dilation Element - A balloon catheter is provided with integral channels for securing dilation elements to the outside of the balloon. The dilation elements have an anchor portion and an intermediate portion that are disposed within first and second longitudinal cavities in the channels. The balloon may be manufactured by extruding a parison and blow molding the parison with the dilation elements installed within the channels. | 11-24-2011 |
20120083821 | BALLOON WITH INTEGRALLY RETAINED DILATION ELEMENT - A balloon catheter is provided with integral tubular extensions for securing dilation elements to the outside of the balloon. The dilation elements are disposed within the tubular extensions along the working diameter of the balloon. The balloon may be manufactured by extruding a parison and blow molding the parison with the dilation elements installed within the tubular extensions. | 04-05-2012 |
20120158035 | PUSHABLE COAXIAL BALLOON CATHETER - Coaxial balloon catheters are described herein. The balloon catheter can include outer and inner tubes in a coaxial relationship, with a balloon attached to an end thereof. A support sleeve can be disposed around the inner tubular member proximate the proximal end of the balloon. The support sleeve can have a channel formed therein to communicate with an inflation lumen and a balloon interior. The channel may be formed by separation of two longitudinal edges extending through the support sleeve. The support sleeve can include an outward extending portion that is sized to engage the distal end of the outer tube in order to limit relative movement between the inner and outer tubes. The support sleeve can be configured to orient the inner tube eccentrically or concentrically relative to the outer tube. The support sleeve can have an elongate body that can be extended in proximal or distal direction. | 06-21-2012 |
20120215251 | CUTTING BALLOON WITH CONNECTOR AND DILATION ELEMENT - A balloon catheter is provided that may be used to dilate hardened regions of a stenosis. The balloon catheter is provided with one or more dilation elements that extend along a surface of a balloon. Each dilation element is connected to an outer surface of the balloon by a connector. The connector is sufficiently sized and designed to undergo stress-induced plastic deformation incurred during blow molding so that a significant portion of each of the dilation elements does not become absorbed into the wall of the final blow molded balloon, thereby maintaining the structural integrity of each of the dilation elements. | 08-23-2012 |
20120253281 | BALLOON WITH INTEGRAL RETENTION OF A DILATION ELEMENT - A balloon catheter is provided with integral channels for securing dilation elements to the outside of the balloon. The dilation elements have an anchor portion and an intermediate portion that are disposed within first and second longitudinal cavities in the channels. The balloon may be manufactured by extruding a parison and blow molding the parison with the dilation elements installed within the channels. | 10-04-2012 |
20130060127 | ULTRASONICALLY VISIBLE SCORING BALLOON - An angioplasty balloon ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130282097 | SINGLE PIECE DOUBLE WALL DILATION BALLOON CATHETER - The present invention relates to medical devices for dilating or enlarging strictures or narrowed regions of body vessels. Specifically, the present invention relates to a high pressure dilation balloon catheter that includes an elongate shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being adapted for attachment to a source of inflation fluid, and a lumen extending through the shaft adapted for the passage of the inflation fluid; and a balloon disposed on the distal end of the shaft and having a balloon body extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the balloon. The balloon body includes a first layer, a second layer disposed about at least a portion of the first layer, a plurality of longitudinally extending rib members disposed between the first and the second layers and configured to form a plurality of sealed cavities between the first and the second layers; and a balloon chamber within the first layer, the balloon chamber being in a communication with the lumen of the shaft for inflating and deflating the balloon. | 10-24-2013 |
20140088624 | CUTTING OR SCORING BALLOON AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A cutting or scoring balloon ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140100592 | SCORING BALLOON AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A scoring balloon ( | 04-10-2014 |
20150250990 | BALLOON CATHETER AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - In at least one embodiment of the present invention a balloon catheter is provided. The balloon catheter comprises a shaft having a lumen formed therethrough. Connected to the shaft is an inflatable balloon. The inflatable balloon has a balloon wall defining a balloon interior surface and a balloon exterior surface that is opposite the interior surface. In fluid communication with the balloon wall is the lumen for inflating the balloon to define an inflated state and for collapsing the balloon to define a deflated state. The balloon wall is textured in the deflated state such that the balloon interior surface is spatially registered with the balloon exterior surface. The balloon in the inflated state is tensioned to have a surface roughness substantially less than a surface roughness of the balloon in the deflated state. | 09-10-2015 |
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20130006895 | Business Method Patent for determining the Financial Viability of Constructing a Recreation Center and a Flexible Commercial Center known as the ROCC - A Business Method Patent for determining the Financial Viability of Constructing a Recreation Center and a Flexible Commercial Center known as the ROCC. The complex device is a one of a kind world class facility that will have a positive impact on wellness, fitness, and the economy of the entire community. Included with this complex is a COMMUNITY CENTER that is a private business. The primary goal of the-ROCC is to create a positive impact on the community. The-ROCC will help promote youth, adult, and family wellness; provide one centralized location for community events and will help spur additional, residential and commercial growth. | 01-03-2013 |
20130183090 | Special portable bollard device known as the Bold Bollard - A device related as a security bollard to be used as a protective measure and to be mounted to a base. The portable device known as the Bold Bollard may be filled with various materials and have several specific features. available to tailor the bollard to specific needs and uses. Taught are the ways a portable and reusable bollard may be provided for easy use in the field. The preferred embodiment is comprised of a base with features; a means to fill the base with a ballast; an essentially vertical post; a means to removably secure the post to base; an alternative cap with features and a means to removably connect cap to post wherein an essentially vertical barrier comprised of durable materials is presented with a stable base and barrier is portable for deployment and use. | 07-18-2013 |
20140307318 | Cable Barrier Reflector Wrap Device - An apparatus for providing a reflector wrap on a highway cable barrier. The device solves a limitation currently found with the cable system—visibility. The cable barrier reflector wrap is comprised of a support structure to support a reflective object, the structure having an open end and a slit or aperture longitudinal to the structure; a reflective surface structure; and a manner to secure the reflective surface structure to the support structure whereby the cable barrier reflective device is connected to items including a cable barrier system, sign posts, fences and other barrier structures to improve and enhance the reflectivity and improve the visibility of the items. | 10-16-2014 |
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20120159674 | Combined Use of Vip3Ab and Cry1Ab for Management of Resistant Insects - The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising a Vip3Ab insecticidal protein in combination with a Cry1Ab protein to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insect(s)—particularly corn earworm. | 06-21-2012 |
20120311745 | COMBINED USE OF CRY1CA AND CRY1AB PROTEINS FOR INSECT RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT - The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising Cry1Ca insecticidal protein and a Cry1Ab insecticidal protein in combination to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insects. | 12-06-2012 |
20120311746 | INSECT RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT WITH COMBINATIONS OF CRY1BE AND CRY1F PROTEINS - The subject invention relates in part to stacking Cry1Be toxins along with Cry1Fa toxins to prevent insects from developing resistance towards either toxin by itself. As discussed in more detail herein, the subject pair of proteins is a particularly advantageous combination, as no other pair of proteins is known to provide high levels of control and non-cross-resistant activity against both | 12-06-2012 |
20120317681 | COMBINED USE OF CRY1Ca AND CRY1Fa PROTEINS FOR INSECT RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT - The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising a Cry1Fa insecticidal protein and a Cry1Ca insecticidal protein, in combination, to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insect(s). | 12-13-2012 |
20120317682 | COMBINED USE OF VIP3AB AND CRY1FA FOR MANAGEMENT OF RESISTANT INSECTS - The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising a Vip3Ab insecticidal protein in combination with a Cry 1Fa insecticidal protein to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insect(s). | 12-13-2012 |
20120324605 | INSECTCIDAL PROTEIN COMBINATIONS FOR CONTROLLING FALL ARMYWORM AND EUROPEAN CORN BORER, AND METHODS FOR INSECT RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT - The subject invention relates in part to stacking certain Cry genes along with Cry 1Fa to result in products that are more durable and less prone towards insects developing resistance towards the activity of any of the toxins (such as Cry 1Fa) by itself. Embodiments of the Cry 1F stacking partners include Cry2Aa, Cry 1I, and Cry 1E. These stacks can be used to control FAW and/or ECB as described herein. | 12-20-2012 |
20120331589 | COMBINED USE OF CRY1Da AND CRY1Fa PROTEINS FOR INSECT RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT - The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising Cry1Fa and Cry1Da core toxin containing proteins in combination to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insect(s). | 12-27-2012 |
20120331590 | USE OF CRY1DA IN COMBINATION WITH CRY1BE FOR MANAGEMENT OF RESISTANT INSECTS - The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling fall army worm insects, said plants comprising a Cry1Da insecticidal protein and a Cry1Be insecticidal protein, and various combinations of other proteins comprising this pair of proteins, to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insects. | 12-27-2012 |
20130007923 | USE OF Cry1Da IN COMBINATION WITH Cry1Ca FOR MANAGEMENT OF RESISTANT INSECTS - The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling fall armyworm lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising a Cry1Da insecticidal protein and a Cry1Ca insecticidal protein, and various combinations of other proteins comprising this pair of proteins, to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insects. | 01-03-2013 |
20130007924 | INSECTCIDAL PROTEIN COMBINATIONS COMPRISING Cry1AB AND CRY2AA FOR CONTROLLING EUROPEAN CORN BORER, AND METHODS FOR INSECT RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT - The subject invention relates in part to stacking a Cry IAb protein and a Cry2Aa protein to make plants (particularly corn or maize) more durable and less prone to allowing insects to develop that are resistant to the activity of either of these two toxins. These stacks can be used to specifically target European cornborer. | 01-03-2013 |
20130025006 | MODIFIED Cry1Ca INSECTICIAL Cry PROTEINS - The present invention includes modified, insecticidal B.t. Cry1Ca proteins, including the proteins designated herein as DIG-109 and DIG-152, as well as variants of DIG-109 and DIG-152, nucleic acids encoding these proteins, methods of controlling pests using the proteins, methods of producing the proteins in transgenic host cells, and transgenic plants that produce the proteins. The DIG-109 and DIG-152 proteins comprise chimeric peptides composed of a core toxin segment of B.t. Cry1Ca and a Cry1Ab protoxin segment. Insecticidally active variants of the DIG-109 and DIG-152 proteins are also described. | 01-24-2013 |
20130036520 | USE OF DIG3 INSECTICIDAL CRYSTAL PROTEIN IN COMBINATION WITH Cry1Ab FOR MANAGEMENT OF RESISTANCE IN EUROPEAN CORNBORER - The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling European corn borer, said plants comprising a Cry1Ab insecticidal protein and a DIG-3 insecticidal protein to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insect. | 02-07-2013 |
20130042374 | COMBINED USE OF Cry1Fa AND Cry1Ab PROTEINS FOR CONTROL OF 1Ab-RESISTANT SUGARCANE BORER AND FOR INSECT RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT IN SUGARCANE - The subject invention includes methods and sugarcane plants for controlling sugarcane borer (SCB) insects, said sugarcane plants comprising Cry1Fa and Cry1Ab core toxin containing proteins in combination to delay or prevent development of resistance by the SCB. | 02-14-2013 |
20130203657 | USE OF VIPAB IN COMBINATION WITH CRY1CA FOR MANAGEMENT OF RESISTANT INSECTS - The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling fall army worm lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising a V1p3Ab insecticidal protein and a Cry1Ca insecticidal protein, and various combinations of other proteins comprising this pair of proteins, to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insects. | 08-08-2013 |
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20100141101 | SENSOR INCLUDING AN ANTI-ROTATION MECHANISM - A sensor assembly includes a main body having an outer wall member, an inner wall member, and an intermediate portion. The main body including a central opening defined by the inner wall member. The sensor assembly further includes at least one anti-rotation mechanism formed on the inner wall member. The at least one anti-rotation mechanism is adapted to deflect radially toward the outer wall member upon engagement with a component to be sensed. Upon deflection, the at least one anti-rotation mechanism fixedly secures the sensor assembly to the component to be sensed. | 06-10-2010 |
20130147306 | Spacer For Supporting Conductors In An Electric Machine - A spacer for supporting conductors in a stator assembly of an electric machine includes a plurality of positioning elements cooperating with various conductors in the specials region of the winding arrangement. The spacer illustratively includes an insulating body formed of an electrically non-conductive material and including surfaces facing axially inwardly for contacting short conductors and crossover pockets for receiving crossover conductors which electrically connect an inner winding set and an outer winding set. The spacer further illustratively includes phase lead pockets facing axially outwardly for receiving a terminal phase lead conductor. | 06-13-2013 |
20140033514 | ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH SINGLE OR DUAL-SHAPE WINDING CONFIGURATION AND METHOD - A method of making a first stator winding and a second stator winding comprises forming an open winding arrangement on a first stator core, the open winding arrangement including conductor segments positioned in stator slots with at least four layers of conductor segments in each slot, the open winding arrangement further comprising a plurality of leads to a plurality of the conductor segments. The method further comprises forming the open winding arrangement on a second stator core. In addition, the method comprises closing the open winding arrangement on the first stator core by connecting the plurality of leads with first additional conductors to form a three phase winding in a single-shape configuration. Furthermore, the method comprises closing the open winding arrangement on the second stator core by connecting the plurality of leads with second additional conductors to form a three phase winding in a multi-shape configuration. | 02-06-2014 |
20140354089 | ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH LIQUID COOLED HOUSING - An electric machine having a stator, a rotor and a housing assembly with two end caps and inner and outer axially extending members. The outer housing member is disposed about the inner member. Ribs extend from one housing member and engage the other housing member in an interstitial space. The other housing member may be a tubular sleeve. The ribs define axially extending fluid path segments within the interstitial space and the end caps close the opposite axial ends of the interstitial space and define an inlet and an outlet for a liquid coolant. The liquid coolant path may be serpentine. The housing member with ribs may include a sleeve portion with at least some ribs having a width greater than the radial thickness of the sleeve portion. Threaded fasteners can attach the end caps to the enlarged width ribs. The inner and outer housings are advantageously extrudable. | 12-04-2014 |
20150055317 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COVERING ACCESS PORTS - An access port cover system, including a housing for an item, the housing defining interior and exterior regions and including an access port through which access to the item from the exterior region is provided, a cover inhibiting access through the access port from the exterior region to the interior region, and a fastener connectable to the housing and the cover. The fastener has an actuation portion for disconnecting the housing and the cover to permit access through the access port from the exterior region to the interior region, the actuation portion being inaccessible from the exterior region when the fastener is connected to the housing and the cover. | 02-26-2015 |
20150369194 | MOTOR VEHICLE SOLENOID FOR A STARTER MOTOR - A motor vehicle solenoid including a solenoid housing, at least one coil arranged in the housing, and at least one diode holder arranged in the housing adjacent the at least one coil. The at least one diode holder includes a body having an outer circumferential edge and at least one diode pocket. The at least one diode pocket houses a diode electrically connected to the at least one coil. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369196 | MOTOR VEHICLE SOLENOID FOR A STARTER MOTOR - A motor vehicle solenoid includes a solenoid housing having an inner surface, at least one coil arranged in the housing, an actuator associated with the at least one coil, and a stop member arranged in the housing adjacent the at least one coil. The stop member includes an outer circumferential edge abutting the inner surface of the solenoid housing. The outer circumferential edge includes at least one clearance zone that is spaced from the inner surface of the housing. The at least one clearance zone defines a grounded electrical attachment surface. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369200 | STARTER MOTOR - A starter motor of a vehicle is provided and includes a housing having a central longitudinal axis and at least first and second coils disposed within the housing. One of the at least first and second coils is configured to control driveshaft and ring gear engagement and the other one of the at least first and second coils is offset from the central longitudinal axis and configured to control an application of current to a motor disposed to drive rotation of a driveshaft of the vehicle. | 12-24-2015 |