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20160092864 | AUTOMATED SESSION CLOSING UPON LOCATION-SENSED DEPARTURE - Various embodiments herein each include at least one of systems, devices, methods, and software for automated session closing upon location-sensed departure. Some such embodiments may be implemented at retail outlets (e.g., restaurants, salons, stores, etc.) to automatically charge a customer account for ordered items upon an automated detection of a customer retail outlet departure. One embodiment, in the form of a method performed on a server-based system, includes receiving, via a network from a mobile device associated with a customer account, first data indicating the mobile device has departed a retail outlet. The method then generates, from stored retail session data, a final bill including an amount payable and then charges an amount payable from the final bill to a payment account associated with the customer account. | 03-31-2016 |
20160092954 | MOBILE DEVICE LOCATION-ENABLED SERVICE PROVISIONING - Various embodiments each include at least one of systems, devices, methods, and software for mobile device location-enabled service provisioning. One embodiment, in the form of a method, includes receiving, via a network from a mobile device, data including a customer account identifier and an identifier of at least one beacon device. The method then determines, based on the received data, a location of a customer of the customer account identifier relative to each beacon device for which a beacon device identifier is included in the received data. The method then identifies any activities to be initiated with regard to the customer based on a stored customer profile associated with the customer account identifier, the determined location, and at least one activity rule. The method may then execute instructions associated with each identified activity. | 03-31-2016 |
20160093127 | ENTRY POINT VALIDATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various embodiments herein each include at least one of systems, devices, methods, and software for entry point validation. Such embodiments may be implemented at entry points to controlled access areas, such as ticketed events, venues, buildings, rooms, elevators, and the like. One embodiment includes receiving a beacon identifier on a mobile device from a beacon device associated with an entry point. This embodiment further includes transmitting, via a network from the mobile device, the beacon identifier and at least one identifier to a backend system with an entry request to electronically cause a credential to be provided to a computing device associated with an entry point. | 03-31-2016 |
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20080300607 | Apparatus and Method for Introducing Implants - In one embodiment, an introducer includes a handle, a needle extending from the handle, the needle having a distal end and defining an inner lumen, the needle further having an opening that provides access to the inner lumen, a snare having an implant coupling element, the snare being positioned within the inner lumen of the needle, the snare being extendable from the needle opening to an extended position in which the implant coupling element is positioned outside of the inner lumen and retractable to a retracted position in which at least a portion of the implant coupling element is positioned within the inner lumen, and a snare extension mechanism provided on the handle, the extension mechanism being configured to alternately extend and retract the snare. | 12-04-2008 |
20090137862 | ADJUSTABLE TISSUE SUPPORT MEMBER - The present disclosure relates to implants having two arms and a support portion configured to support a body tissue, such as a urethra. The implants are anchored in soft tissue with tissue anchors having a plurality of barbs. The tissue anchors contain an aperture through which a portion of arm is maintained. A locking member is disposed within at least one of the arms to facilitate fixation of the arm to at least one of the anchors. | 05-28-2009 |
20100010501 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTRODUCING IMPLANTS - In one embodiment, an introducer includes a handle, a needle extending from the handle, the needle having a distal end and defining an inner lumen, the needle further having an opening that provides access to the inner lumen, a snare having an implant coupling element, the snare being positioned within the inner lumen of the needle, the snare being extendable from the needle opening to an extended position in which the implant coupling element is positioned outside of the inner lumen and retractable to a retracted position in which at least a portion of the implant coupling element is positioned within the inner lumen, and a snare extension mechanism provided on the handle, the extension mechanism being configured to alternately extend and retract the snare. | 01-14-2010 |
20100217069 | IMPLANTABLE INTRODUCER - In one embodiment, an introducer includes a needle having an inner lumen and an opening that provides access to the inner lumen, an extendible snare positioned within the inner lumen of the needle, the snare having an implant coupling element, and a sheath provided on the needle, the sheath being positionable in a first position in which the sheath substantially surrounds the needle and a second position in which the sheath extends beyond a tip of the needle. | 08-26-2010 |
20100234679 | PELVIC IMPLANT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for implanting pelvic implants ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100241105 | SYSTEM FOR INTRODUCING IMPLANTS - In one embodiment, an introducer system includes an introducer needle having a proximal end and a distal end and defining an inner lumen, the introducer needle further having an opening that provides access to the inner lumen, and a snare having an implant coupling element, the snare being configured to be positioned within the inner lumen of the introducer needle, wherein the snare is extendable from the introducer needle opening to an extended position in which the implant coupling element is positioned outside of the inner lumen and retractable to a retracted position in which the implant coupling element is positioned within the inner lumen. | 09-23-2010 |
20120108890 | Sling Anchor System - The present disclosure is generally directed to surgical articles useful for implanting support members in patients. The articles disclosed herein include a support member, such as a sling for urinary incontinence, tissue anchors, filamentary elements for associating the support member with the anchors, and introducer needles for placing the anchors in a patient. The support members can also be configured for use in pelvic floor repair, such as for treating cystoceles, rectoceles, and enteroceles. | 05-03-2012 |
20120108894 | IMPLANT FOR PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE REPAIR - A medical article | 05-03-2012 |
20120215063 | PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEM - Described herein are devices and methods comprising a system for tissue reinforcement, such as stabilization of fascial structures of the pelvic floor in vaginal wall prolapse. The surgical treatment can provide a mechanical support or bridging material for a fascial defect. An implant with four arms, for example two proximal arms and two distal arms, can provide post-surgical adjustability of the graft position, enabling tension free placement of the implant. In addition, a four-point fixation of the implant with apical support can ensure a suitable anatomical repair. Furthermore, instrumentation is disclosed herein, including an introducer device capable of fixing a wide variety of materials, such as mesh arms and suture, to tissue. | 08-23-2012 |
20120253110 | Adjustable Tissue Support Member - A tissue support system including an implantable tissue support member is described. The tissue support member includes a tissue support portion, a first arm having a first end joined to a first end of the tissue support portion, a second arm having a first end joined to a second end of the tissue support portion, the second arm defining a lumen, a first tissue anchor fixed to a second end of the first arm, a second tissue anchor slidably positioned over the second arm, and a locking member disposed in the lumen of the second arm between the second tissue anchor and a second end of the second arm. | 10-04-2012 |
20140058193 | Adjustable Tissue Support Member - An adjustable single-incision sling system, includes a tissue support portion, a first tissue anchor, and a second tissue anchor. The first tissue anchor connects to the tissue support portion via a first arm, which spaces the first tissue anchor from the tissue support portion a fixed first distance. The second tissue anchor connects to the tissue support portion via a second arm, which has a free end passing through the second tissue anchor spacing the second tissue anchor from the tissue support portion a variable second distance, such that movement of the free end with respect to the second tissue anchor decreases the second distance. | 02-27-2014 |
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20080281148 | TRANSOBTURATOR INTRODUCER SYSTEM FOR SLING SUSPENSION SYSTEM - An introducer device comprising: an introducer needle having a proximal end and a distal end and a handle having a needle receiving end. The handle can be adapted to receive said distal end of said introducer needle such that said introducer needle is selectably detachably coupled to said handle. A connector for attachment to an implant strip can have an arm having a hole therethrough and an introducer needle including a connection portion having a barb. It can comprise a central portion; a first arm pivotally mounted to the central portion and having a first projection and a second projection extending therefrom. A second arm can be pivotally mounted to the central portion and having a first hole and a second hole defined therein. The first and second holes can be positioned so that when the first arm pivots toward the second arm, the first and second projections are received in the first and second holes. A tube portion can extend from said central portion and define a tube aperture therein. The tube aperture can be adapted to receive the barb such that the connector can be selectably detachably coupled or permanently affixed to the introducer needle. | 11-13-2008 |
20090221868 | SLING ANCHOR SYSTEM - The present disclosure is generally directed to surgical articles useful for implanting support members in patients. The articles disclosed herein include a support member, such as a sling for urinary incontinence, tissue anchors, filamentary elements for associating the support member with the anchors, and introducer needles for placing the anchors in a patient. The support members can also be configured for use in pelvic floor repair, such as for treating cystoceles, rectoceles, and enteroceles. | 09-03-2009 |
20090318752 | IMPLANTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS - An implant for repairing pelvic floor disorders, such as urinary incontinence or prolapse, by lifting the prolapsed tissue or organ into a more anatomically correct position is provided. The prosthesis is shaped with a central support section and one or more lateral anchoring sections or arms extending outwardly from the central section. The support section lifts the prolapsed organ to a more anatomically correct position, whereas the anchoring secton(s) are positioned through soft tissue away from the organ being supported to hold the implant in place by allowing tissue ingrowth into the anchoring sections. The implant may be formed of both synthetic and more natural materials. | 12-24-2009 |
20120116154 | SELF-ANCHORING SLING AND INTRODUCER SYSTEM - A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra. The implant can have slits that open under applied tensile force. | 05-10-2012 |
20140303429 | SELF-ANCHORING SLING AND INTRODUCER SYSTEM - A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra. The implant can have slits that open under applied tensile force. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303430 | SELF-ANCHORING SLING AND INTRODUCER SYSTEM - A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra. | 10-09-2014 |
20150250573 | SELF-ANCHORING SLING AND INTRODUCER SYSTEM - A surgical system for treating urinary incontinence includes an introducer needle and a handle. The introducer needle has a first section that is straight and is provided with a first flat, a second flat opposite the first flat, and a latch receptacle formed into the first section. The introducer needle has a second section extending from the first section, with the second section being curved. The handle includes a housing with a needle opening configured to receive the first section of the introducer needle and a latching mechanism that includes a latch member. The latching mechanism is configured to engage the latch receptacle of the introducer needle. | 09-10-2015 |
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20110067649 | Non-Tangle dual animal extending leash device - A no-tangle, retractable leash device for more than one tethered entity, the leash device. The device includes a handle and a housing rotatably carried by the handle. The housing having an interior and at least a first and second aperture communicating the interior with the ambient environment. The device also includes at least a first and second leash reel carried within the housing. The first and second leash reels each carrying a respective leash and being independently rotatable enabling a respective leash to extend through a respective aperture of the housing. A brake inhibits the rotational movement of at least one reel. | 03-24-2011 |
20120192468 | Road Sign Apparatus - A road sign mounting apparatus for displaying a road sign attached to a mounting bracket. The road sign mounting apparatus is adapted for being carried by a circular base having an open interior and a rim, and an upper profile and lower profile. The road sign mounting apparatus comprises a body and a plurality of legs carried by and extending outward from the body. Each of the plurality of legs is intended for being carried by the circular base. A road sign support is pivotally carried by the body and has a first position wherein the road sign support is carried beneath the upper profile of the circular base when carried by the circular base and a second position wherein the road sign support extends in a general vertical direction intersecting the plane defined by the upper profile of the circular base. The road sign support includes a locking mechanism for locking the road sign support in the second position. The road sign mounting apparatus may be carried by a tire having reflective surface. | 08-02-2012 |
20130194768 | Zonal Utility Control System - A controller for controlling the utilization of resources within a zone having a housing having an interior carrying a barrier for utilization in defining a line voltage compartment delineated from a low voltage compartment within said housing interior. A power control board is carried within the line voltage compartment for receiving line voltage. A low voltage board is carried within the low voltage compartment for communicating with low voltage components. A controller board is carried by the housing for receiving data associated with the low voltage components and receiving line voltage from the line power control board. A first cover encloses a first portion of the interior of the housing for defining the line voltage compartment. A second cover encloses a second portion of the interior of the housing for defining the low voltage compartment. | 08-01-2013 |
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20110170675 | Transcoding Voice To/From Text Based on Location of a Communication Device - A device, method, and system for routing communications to an output of a communications device, such as a mobile telephone, based on the format of an incoming communication and an output mode of the communications device is disclosed. An incoming speech communication can be delivered to a speaker output or forwarded to a format converter to create a text communication that can be delivered to a display output. An incoming text communication can be delivered to a display output or forwarded to a format converter to create a speech communication for delivery to a speaker output. The output mode of the communication device can be set according to device settings, application settings, or location of the device, or a combination thereof. The invention provides new delivery options for communications which can be inure appropriate for a location or current use of the communication device than those previously available. | 07-14-2011 |
20130238331 | Transcoding Voice to/from Text Based on Location of a Communication Device - A device, method, and system for routing communications to an output of a communications device, such as a mobile telephone, based on the format of an incoming communication and an output mode of the communications device is disclosed. An incoming speech communication can be delivered to a speaker output or forwarded to a format converter to create a text communication that can be delivered to a display output. An incoming text communication can be delivered to a display output or forwarded to a format converter to create a speech communication for delivery to a speaker output. The output mode of the communication device can be set according to device settings, application settings, or location of the device, or a combination thereof. The invention provides new delivery options for communications which can be inure appropriate for a location or current use of the communication device than those previously available. | 09-12-2013 |
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20080275822 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SPONSORSHIPS - A system and method for managing sponsorships by a sponsor, in which the party requesting the sponsorship requests to use content owned and protected by the sponsor, such as trademarks, logos, and copyrighted material. An embodiment of the method involves receiving, at a computer network site, a request for sponsorship from a requester and responding to the request by sending either an approval or a rejection. If an approval is sent, the method further involves providing the requestor with access to content of the sponsor through the site. As part of providing this access, the method can involve requiring the requestor to accept an agreement posted on the site. The method can also include monitoring the requestor's actual use of the content. | 11-06-2008 |
20090083109 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AND PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for intellectual property asset selection and protection. In an embodiment, an intellectual property selection system receives from an innovator an innovation submission describing an innovation. An intellectual property protection system receives at least a portion of the innovation submission and manages obtaining an intellectual property legal right related to the innovation. An intellectual property asset management system receives and stores at least one of an innovation description is based at least in part on the at least a portion of the innovation submission and the intellectual property legal right description is based at least in part on the intellectual property legal right. | 03-26-2009 |
20100088243 | System and Method for Selecting and Protecting Intellectual Property Assets - The present invention relates to systems and methods for intellectual property asset selection and protection. In an embodiment, an intellectual property selection system receives from an innovator an innovation submission describing an innovation. An intellectual property protection system receives at least a portion of the innovation submission and manages obtaining an intellectual property legal right related to the innovation. An intellectual property asset management system receives and stores at least one of an innovation description and an intellectual property legal right description, where the innovation description is based at least in part on the at least a portion of the innovation submission and the intellectual property legal right description is based at least in part on the intellectual property legal right. | 04-08-2010 |
20100094763 | System and Method for Selecting and Protecting Intellectual Property Assets - The present invention relates to systems and methods for intellectual property asset selection and protection. In an embodiment, an intellectual property selection system receives from an innovator an innovation submission describing an innovation. An intellectual property protection system receives at least a portion of the innovation submission and manages obtaining an intellectual property legal right related to the innovation. An intellectual property asset management system receives and stores at least one of an innovation description and an intellectual property legal right description, where the innovation description is based at least in part on the at least a portion of the innovation submission and the intellectual property legal right description is based at least in part on the intellectual property legal right. | 04-15-2010 |
20120323801 | System and Method for Managing Sponsorships - A system and method for managing sponsorships by a sponsor, in which the party requesting the sponsorship requests to use content owned and protected by the sponsor, such as trademarks, logos, and copyrighted material. An embodiment of the method involves receiving, at a computer network site, a request for sponsorship from a requestor and responding to the request by sending either an approval or a rejection. If an approval is sent, the method further involves providing the requestor with access to content of the sponsor through the site. As part of providing this access, the method can involve requiring the requestor to accept an agreement posted on the site. The method can also include monitoring the requestor's actual use of the content. | 12-20-2012 |