Kramer, MN
Andrew P. Kramer, Stillwater, MN US
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20080200959 | System and method to deliver therapy in presence of another therapy - Various aspects relate to a method. In various embodiments, a therapy of a first therapy type is delivered, and it is identified whether a therapy of a second therapy type is present to affect the therapy of the first therapy type. Delivery of the therapy is controlled based on the presence of the therapy of the second therapy type. Some embodiments deliver the therapy of the first type using one set of parameters in the presence of a therapy of a second type, and deliver the therapy of the first type using another set of parameters when the therapy of the second type is not present. In various embodiments, one of the therapy types includes a cardiac rhythm management therapy, and the other includes a neural stimulation therapy. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 08-21-2008 |
Anthony L. Kramer, Woodbury, MN US
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20110031275 | WIPE AND SEAL PRODUCT PUMP - A product dispensing system is provided. The product dispensing system includes a dispensing device and a sealing assembly. The dispensing device is configured and arranged to pass product out of a dispensing orifice in the product dispensing system. The sealing assembly is configured and arranged to wipe and seal the dispensing orifice to prevent exposure of unused product with ambient air when the product dispensing system is not dispensing product. | 02-10-2011 |
Anthony Lee Kramer, Woodbury, MN US
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20130062364 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING PRODUCT - A method and system for identifying product is disclosed. A product identifier having product identifying information for one of a plurality of consumable products is provided. The product identifier is selected for a consumable product. The product identifier is displayed at or near a location on a dispensing system, or where access to the consumable product is provided. The system uses a product identifier having product and/or brand information for one or more consumable products. A window is provided in a body of a dispenser or dispensing system for viewing the product identifier associated with the consumable product therein. | 03-14-2013 |
20130291947 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STANDARDIZING HAND CARE - An apparatus, method and system for providing and dispensing various hand care alternatives from a common point of dispension, such as a faucet, for standardizing the hand care, washing, sanitizing, and drying process is disclosed. Included is a liquid flow path having an inlet in fluid communication with a liquid source and an outlet in fluid communication with a user reception point. A secondary flow path has an inlet in communication with one or more hand care alternatives and an outlet in communication with the user reception point. A user-perceivable output provides notification of the hand care operation being provided at the user reception point. | 11-07-2013 |
20150298851 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING PRODUCT - A method and system for identifying product is disclosed. A product identifier having product identifying information for one of a plurality of consumable products is provided. The product identifier is selected for a consumable product. The product identifier is displayed at or near a location on a dispensing system, or where access to the consumable product is provided. The system uses a product identifier having product and/or brand information for one or more consumable products. A window is provided in a body of a dispenser or other member of a dispensing system for viewing the product identifier associated with the consumable product therein. | 10-22-2015 |
Bruce W. Kramer, Stillwater, MN US
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20110027533 | GRANULES - The present application is directed to a structure comprising a substrate and a structural layer on the substrate. The structural layer comprises a surface opposite the substrate. The structural layer comprises a binder and granules. Generally, the granules are bonded to the substrate with the binder. The granules have a diameter less than 420 micrometers and an average diameter of between 250 and 300 micrometers. Generally, the granule is exposed above the surface of the structural layer. | 02-03-2011 |
Christian Peter Kramer, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20090039088 | Package Having Phase Change Materials and Method of Use in Transport of Temperature Sensitive Payload - The present invention is directed to a transport package which efficiently maintains payload temperature within a predetermined temperature range during delivery through regions having ambient temperatures outside the desired range. The transport package is used for transporting temperature sensitive materials and thermally protecting the materials from cold and hot ambient temperatures in a manner that does not require a power source or other mechanical devices. Aspects of the invention relate to a temperature maintaining packaging system having an outer container, thermal insulation materials and two or more different phase change materials. | 02-12-2009 |
20110168727 | Package Having Phase Change Materials and Method of Use in Transport of Temperature Sensitive Payload - The present invention is directed to a transport package which efficiently maintains payload temperature within a predetermined temperature range during delivery through regions having ambient temperatures outside the desired range. The transport package is used for transporting temperature sensitive materials and thermally protecting the materials from cold and hot ambient temperatures in a manner that does not require a power source or other mechanical devices. Aspects of the invention relate to a temperature maintaining packaging system having an outer container, thermal insulation materials and two or more different phase change materials. | 07-14-2011 |
Christian Peter Kramer, Saint Louis Park, MN US
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20090230138 | Temperature Maintaining Shipping Package - A package and method of use for packaging temperature sensitive payloads during transport through environments having extreme temperatures. The package includes a segmented, flexible panel containing a plurality of phase change material segments. A pair of such panels may be used, with each panel being separately thermally preconditioned as a function of anticipated ambient temperature during transport. The panels may be formed by retaining phase change material segments between a pair of flexible sheets. | 09-17-2009 |
Eric Kramer, Pillager, MN US
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20150244501 | DATA AND EVENT GAP RECONCILIATION ACROSS NETWORKS USING DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES - Systems and methods automatically detect missing data and attempt to collect the missing data. The missing data may be related to a data reading or may be related to an event. The missing data is detected by comparing a communication received from an endpoint with previously received communications from the endpoint. The communication technology used by the endpoint may be considered in determining how to detect missing data and how to request the missing data from the endpoint. A single headend system may communicate with endpoints that use different communication technologies by adjusting the speed, batch size and the retry process used. | 08-27-2015 |
Eric J. Kramer, Shoreview, MN US
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20100011644 | MEMORABILIA DISPLAY SYSTEM - A system for displaying memorabilia includes a display platform, at least one sheet of mounting material, and a cover. The mounting material is arranged and configured to be assembled into a first display piece, wherein when the first display piece is assembled, the first display piece includes at least two facing layers of mounting material fastened together and at least a first magnet fastened to one of the at least two facing layers of mounting material. The first magnet is arranged and configured to secure the display piece to the display platform. A first combined thickness of the at least two facing layers of mounting material and the first magnet define a first height. The cover encloses the display platform and has a transparent surface that permits viewing the at least one display piece when the cover is closed and when the display piece is secured to the display platform. | 01-21-2010 |
Jo An Lambert Kramer, Saint Charles, MN US
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20140096790 | Beauty Band - The transparent elastic band is not a new product. The patent is being applied for the idea of using the band for the particular purpose for which the claim defines its use. | 04-10-2014 |
Karen M. Kramer, Marine On St. Croix, MN US
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20090296602 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING MULTIPLE ACCESS WITHIN A NETWORK - Methods and systems for media access control allow master and slave nodes of a network to communicate using the same carrier while avoiding collisions of transmissions. At least one slave node is an implantable device. Master nodes initiate all data exchange sequences, and slave nodes are responsive to the data exchange sequences. The exchange sequences begin by master nodes contending for use of the carrier through a countdown procedure. A set order of communications occurs between a master node who won the contention and a slave node being communicated with by the master node to transfer a data frame. Contention is then repeated to determine the next master node that is allowed to transfer a data frame. New master nodes entering the network employ a discovery process to poll for existing devices in the network. | 12-03-2009 |
20130136035 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING MULTIPLE ACCESS WITHIN A NETWORK - Methods and systems for media access control allow master and slave nodes of a network to communicate using the same carrier while avoiding collisions of transmissions. At least one slave node is an implantable device. Master nodes initiate all data exchange sequences, and slave nodes are responsive to the data exchange sequences. The exchange sequences begin by master nodes contending for use of the carrier through a countdown procedure. A set order of communications occurs between a master node who won the contention and a slave node being communicated with by the master node to transfer a data frame. Contention is then repeated to determine the next master node that is allowed to transfer a data frame. New master nodes entering the network employ a discovery process to poll for existing devices in the network. | 05-30-2013 |
20140012341 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE TELEMETRY POWER MANAGEMENT - A method comprises connecting at least one portion of a far-field radio-frequency (RF) first telemetry circuit in an implantable medical device to an energy source through a power connection module, detecting information included in a first predetermined wireless signal, changing a conductivity state of the power connection module when the information in the first predetermined wireless signal is detected to couple power to the at least one portion of the first telemetry circuit, detecting a second predetermined wireless signal, and changing a conductivity state of the power connection module to decouple power to the at least one portion of the first telemetry circuit when the second predetermined wireless signal is detected and the first telemetry circuit enters an idle state. | 01-09-2014 |
Karen M. Kramer, Stillwater, MN US
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20100114233 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE TELEMETRY POWER MANAGEMENT - A method comprises connecting at least one portion of a far-field radio-frequency (RF) first telemetry circuit in an implantable medical device to an energy source through a power connection module, detecting information included in a first predetermined wireless signal, changing a conductivity state of the power connection module when the information in the first predetermined wireless signal is detected to couple power to the at least one portion of the first telemetry circuit, detecting a second predetermined wireless signal, and changing a conductivity state of the power connection module to decouple power to the at least one portion of the first telemetry circuit when the second predetermined wireless signal is detected and the first telemetry circuit enters an idle state. | 05-06-2010 |
20130090705 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RF WAKE-UP OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A telemetry system is presented for enabling wireless communications between an implantable medical device and an external device in a manner which reduces the power requirements of the implantable device by duty cycling its wireless communication circuitry. A wakeup scheme for the implantable device is provided in which the external device transmits a data segment containing a repeating sequence of special wakeup characters in order to establish a communications session with the implantable device. The wakeup scheme may be designed to operate in the context of a handshaking protocol for collision avoidance. | 04-11-2013 |
Marcus A. Kramer, Circle Pines, MN US
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20140155718 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AN ANALYTE UNDER THE NAIL - An apparatus includes a source and a detector. The source is operable to transmit light. The detector is operable to receive at least a portion of the light transmitted by the source. The source and the detector can be positioned on a nail of a digit such that the light enters the nail through an entrance region. The light further exits the nail through an exit region. The entrance region is defined by a lateral portion of the nail. The light is directed to interact with at least one analyte. | 06-05-2014 |
Nicolaas Johannes Kramer, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150325328 | GROUP IV NANOCRYSTALS HAVING A SURFACE SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF OXYGEN - Group IV nanocrystals having a surface substantially free of oxygen, and methods of making such Group IV nanocrystals, are disclosed herein. Group IV nanocrystals having a surface substantially free of oxygen can advantageously be used to prepare nanocrystal inks and films. | 11-12-2015 |
Scott Kramer, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140276974 | LARGE BORE CLOSURE SECONDARY HEMOSTASIS BIOADHESIVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A vascular closure assembly includes a suture placement device and a sealant delivery device. The suture placement device is operable to position at least one suture across the puncture to form a primary seal of the puncture. The sealant delivery device includes a sealant delivery tube having a first lumen sized to receive the at least one suture, and a second lumen configured to deliver a volume of sealant to the puncture after forming the primary seal to create a secondary seal of the puncture. The sealant delivery device is slidable along the at least one suture to the puncture. | 09-18-2014 |
Scott A. Kramer, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120165854 | MONORAIL SYSTEM FOR VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHODS - A tissue puncture closure assembly including a wire assembly and first and second devices. The wire assembly includes a first wire member and a second wire member that each include a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. At least portions of the second wire member are arranged side-by-side with the first wire member. The distal end portion of the first wire member is connected to the distal end portion of the second wire member, and a proximal end portion of the first wire member is disconnected from the proximal end portion of the second wire member. The first device is operable to advance over the first wire member. The second device is operable to advance over the second wire member. | 06-28-2012 |
20120245624 | SNAP-ON VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHODS - A tissue puncture closure assembly including a wire assembly and a sealing pad delivery device. The wire assembly includes a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a temporary expandable anchor positioned at the distal end portion. The sealing pad delivery device includes a carrier tube, a sealing pad positioned in the carrier tube, and a lateral wire slot. The lateral wire slot is defined in an outer surface of the sealing pad delivery device and extends along at least a portion of a length of the sealing pad delivery device. The lateral wire slot is configured to permit mounting of the sealing pad delivery device to the wire assembly in a lateral direction. | 09-27-2012 |
20120283770 | COMPRESSIBLE ARTERIOTOMY LOCATOR FOR VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS - A tissue puncture locator device includes a temporary anchor configured for placement through a vascular puncture into a vessel. The temporary anchor includes a column member that defines a lumen. The temporary anchor is movable between an uncompressed position and a compressed position, wherein in the compressed position a portion of the column member protrudes radially outward. The column member may include a reduced thickness portion, wherein the column member protrudes radially outward at the reduced thickness portion. The column member, when expanded radially outward within the vessel, is sized to limit retraction of the temporary anchor through the vascular puncture. | 11-08-2012 |
20140088641 | FILLED BALLOON ARTERIOTOMY LOCATOR FOR VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS - A tissue puncture locator device includes an anchor assembly and a sealing member. The anchor assembly includes an anchor portion, a tube portion, and a filling member. The anchor portion is positioned at a distal end of the tube portion and configured for placement through a vascular incision into a vessel. The anchor member has an unexpanded configuration that permits passage through the vascular incision and an expanded configuration that limits passage through the vascular incision. The filling member is retained in the tube portion and adapted for insertion from the tube portion into the anchor member to provide the expanded configuration, and adapted for retraction from the anchor member into the tube portion to provide the unexpanded configuration. The sealing member is configured for placement adjacent the vascular incision outside the vessel. | 03-27-2014 |
Thomas E. Kramer, Coon Rapids, MN US
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20080217355 | Small item dispenser - A dispenser for dispensing small items such as pieces of candy is disclosed herein. The dispenser includes a base and a cover rotatably coupled to the base, the base and the cover defining a main cavity thereinbetween. The dispenser includes a pocket within the base that can be separated from the main cavity by rotatable movement of the cover. The cover includes a divider for at least substantially blocking off the pocket from the main cavity when the cover moves from a closed position to an open position such that small items cannot enter the pocket. When the cover is in the closed position, a small item can enter the pocket but cannot be accessed from outside the small item dispenser, and, when the cover is in the open position, the pocket can be accessed from outside the small item dispenser without small items being able to enter the pocket from the main cavity. | 09-11-2008 |
20080223872 | Small item dispenser - A dispenser for dispensing small items such as pieces of candy is disclosed herein. The dispenser includes an outer housing and an inner housing slidably coupled to the outer housing, the outer housing and the inner housing defining a main cavity thereinbetween. The dispenser includes a pocket within the inner housing that can be separated from the main cavity by slidable movement of the inner housing with respect to the outer housing. The outer housing includes a divider for at least substantially blocking off the pocket from the main cavity when the inner housing moves from a closed position to an open position such that small items cannot enter the pocket. When the inner housing is in the closed position, a small item can enter the pocket but cannot be accessed from outside the small item dispenser, and, when the inner housing is in the open position, the pocket can be accessed from outside the small item dispenser without small items being able to enter the pocket from the main cavity. | 09-18-2008 |
20090292240 | TWO-STAGE RECONSTITUTING INJECTOR - An injector for injecting a medicament into a patient. The injector includes a container defining a first chamber, which contains a fluid therein, and a second chamber. The injector also includes an injection conduit configured for directing the fluid fired from the container into the patient. A transfer mechanism is operable by a user to transfer the fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber in a first stage of operation, and a firing mechanism is operable by the user for firing the fluid from the second chamber through the injection conduit in a second stage of operation. An energy source is in powering association with the firing mechanism to drive firing mechanism in the first and second stages. | 11-26-2009 |
20090299278 | INJECTOR WITH ADJUSTABLE DOSING - An injector for injecting medicament in a patient. The injector includes a container comprising a fluid chamber containing a first volume of a medicament, and an injection conduit associated with the fluid chamber for defining a fluid pathway therefrom to inject the medicament from the fluid chamber through the injection conduit to an injection location. The injector also includes a firing mechanism associated with the fluid chamber for expelling the medicament from the fluid chamber through the injection conduit, and a volume-control mechanism operable to control a fraction of the first volume of medicament that is injected when the firing mechanism is actuated to inject the medicament. | 12-03-2009 |
20100036320 | MULTIPLE DOSAGE INJECTOR - A medicament dispensing mechanism is disclosed that is configured to eject successive doses of the medicament from a medicament chamber. An embodiment of the dispensing mechanism includes a housing and a plunger rod configured for ejecting the doses of medicament from the chamber. The dispensing mechanism further includes an actuation mechanism that comprises a trigger associated with the housing and having a ready and a fired position with respect thereto. The trigger is configured for manipulation by a user for successive movement in a generally axial dosing motion from the ready position to the fired position in which the trigger is associated with the plunger rod to cause the plunger rod to eject one of the doses of a predetermined volume and a resetting motion from the fired position to the ready position that comprises axial rotation, wherein the trigger is uncoupled from the plunger rod during the resetting motion. | 02-11-2010 |
20130158508 | MULTIPLE DOSAGE INJECTOR - A medicament dispensing mechanism is disclosed that is configured to eject successive doses of the medicament from a medicament chamber. An embodiment of the dispensing mechanism includes a housing and a plunger rod configured for ejecting the doses of medicament from the chamber. The dispensing mechanism further includes an actuation mechanism that comprises a trigger associated with the housing and having a ready and a fired position with respect thereto. The trigger is configured for manipulation by a user for successive movement in a generally axial dosing motion from the ready position to the fired position in which the trigger is associated with the plunger rod to cause the plunger rod to eject one of the doses of a predetermined volume and a resetting motion from the fired position to the ready position that comprises axial rotation, wherein the trigger is uncoupled from the plunger rod during the resetting motion. | 06-20-2013 |
20130289491 | INJECTION DEVICE WITH CAMMED RAM ASSEMBLY - An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can provide an injector including a trigger mechanism, an energy source, and a user-operable firing-initiation member. The trigger member can include a trigger member having a retainer portion, and a ram assembly having a ram configured to pressurize a medicament container for expelling a medicament therefrom and a trigger engagement member configured to engage the retainer portion of the trigger member in a pre-firing condition. The energy source can be associated with the ram for powering the ram to expel the medicament, and the user-operable firing-initiation member can be operable for causing an axial rotation between the trigger engagement member and the retainer portion from the pre-firing condition to a firing condition in which the trigger engagement member is released from the retainer portion to allow the energy source to fire the ram. | 10-31-2013 |
20140221916 | TWO-STAGE RECONSTITUTING INJECTOR - An injector ( | 08-07-2014 |
Thomas E. Kramer, Minneapolis, MN US
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20130267803 | PULSE OXIMETER WITH INTERNAL STERILIZATION AND METHODS - A pulse oximeter is described herein. Specifically, The invention provides a non-invasive optical sensor comprising a hinged housing having a pair of opposed faces and an internal self-sterilizing source. | 10-10-2013 |
Thomas E. Kramer, Andover, MN US
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20130030338 | ADJUSTABLE LUMBO-SACRAL ORTHOSIS - A lumbo-sacral orthosis having a main body member sized to wrap substantially around a body of a wearer at the wearer's lumbar and sacral region. An outer holds the main body member at the wearer's lumbar and sacral region. An inner belt is cinched to compresses the wearer's body at the waist groove. A lumbar panel with an independently movable flexible element may be supported by the main body member. Side panels may also be supported by the main body member along with an abdominal panel which may include an independently movable lower element. | 01-31-2013 |
20140336589 | INJECTOR SAFETY DEVICE - A safety member for use with an injection device is disclosed. The safety member includes a blocking ring extending into a housing of the injection device in blocking association with a latch member associated with a trigger mechanism of the injector, in which the blocking ring blocks movement of a portion of the trigger mechanism into a firing position. The safety member further includes a manipulable portion disposed outside the housing and configured for hand-manipulation by a user to remove the safety member from the housing to unblock the firing mechanism to enable firing of the injector. | 11-13-2014 |
20150100027 | MULTIPLE DOSAGE INJECTOR - A medicament dispensing mechanism is disclosed that is configured to eject successive doses of the medicament from a medicament chamber. An embodiment of the dispensing mechanism includes a housing and a plunger rod configured for ejecting the doses of medicament from the chamber. The dispensing mechanism further includes an actuation mechanism that comprises a trigger associated with the housing and having a ready and a fired position with respect thereto. The trigger is configured for manipulation by a user for successive movement in a generally axial dosing motion from the ready position to the fired position in which the trigger is associated with the plunger rod to cause the plunger rod to eject one of the doses of a predetermined volume and a resetting motion from the fired position to the ready position that comprises axial rotation, wherein the trigger is uncoupled from the plunger rod during the resetting motion. | 04-09-2015 |
Thomas Edward Kramer, Andover, MN US
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20140099853 | REMOTE-CONTROL FLYING COPTER AND METHOD - A hovering remote-control flying craft having a molded frame assembly includes a plurality of arms extending from a center body with an electric motor and corresponding propeller on each arm. In various embodiments, the motor and propeller are mounted downward-facing at a distal portion of each arm with a motor cover over the motor. The center body can be formed of a two-piece molded structure that sandwiches a circuit board to provide structural support for the frame. The circuit board can include a plurality of tabs that facilitate mounting of wire connectors, and can also provide antennas and emitters for both IR and RF communications. In some embodiments, a removable safety ring protects the propellers from lateral contact. | 04-10-2014 |
20150273351 | REMOTE-CONTROL FLYING COPTER - A hovering remote-control flying craft having a molded frame assembly includes a plurality of arms extending from a center body with an electric motor and corresponding propeller on each arm. In various embodiments, the motor and propeller are mounted downward-facing at a distal portion of each arm with a motor cover over the motor. The center body can be formed of a two-piece molded structure that sandwiches a circuit board to provide structural support for the frame. The circuit board can include a plurality of tabs that facilitate mounting of wire connectors, and can also provide antennas and emitters for both IR and RF communications. In some embodiments, a removable safety ring protects the propellers from lateral contact. | 10-01-2015 |
Tom Kramer, Coon Rapids, MN US
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20110144594 | INJECTOR SAFETY DEVICE - A safety member for use with an injection device is disclosed. The safety member includes a blocking ring extending into a housing of the injection device in blocking association with a latch member associated with a trigger mechanism of the injector, in which the blocking ring blocks movement of a portion of the trigger mechanism into a firing position. The safety member further includes a manipulable portion disposed outside the housing and configured for hand-manipulation by a user to remove the safety member from the housing to unblock the firing mechanism to enable firing of the injector. | 06-16-2011 |
20120302989 | TWO-STAGE RECONSTITUTING INJECTOR - An injector ( | 11-29-2012 |
Whitney Erin Kramer, Rochester, MN US
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20100092970 | DETERMINING THE PHASE OF DUPLICATED CYP2D6 ALLELES - This document relates to methods and materials involved in detecting duplicated CYP2D6 alleles (e.g., CYP2D6/CYP2D7−CYP2D6 arrangements) in mammals (e.g., humans). | 04-15-2010 |