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20100329904 | Integrated Endshield and Pump Volute For An Electric Pump And Method of Forming An Electric Pump - An electric pump comprises a stator, a rotor, and an endshield. The interface plate is fixed to the stator and is configured to couple the electric motor to a pump. The pump volute is formed as an integral portion of the endshield, thereby minimizing the axial length of the electric pump. A drainage passageway is provided on the endshield to harmlessly drain away any fluid that seeps past the pump's seals. In one embodiment of the invention, the drainage passageway is a groove that faces the stator and is configured to facilitate the evaporation of and leak fluid by channeling the fluid near the stator, which warms the fluid and thereby increases the fluid's evaporation rate. | 12-30-2010 |
20110140567 | Low Noise Rotor or Stator of an Electric Motor or Generator and Method of Assembling the Same - A stator or rotor of an electric motor or generator comprises a core formed of ferromagnetic material having a plurality of teeth arranged circumferentially about an axis. In one aspect of the invention, at least one retaining member connects the end portions of at least two of the teeth to each other in a manner inhibiting relative movement between said tooth end portions. By inhibiting relative movement between said tooth end portions, vibration is reduced. Vibration can also be reduced by welding interior surfaces of a core to each other. Reducing the vibration reduces the noise emissions of the rotor or stator during operation. | 06-16-2011 |
20140010642 | LOW NOISE STATOR OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR OR GENERATOR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A stator of an electric motor or generator comprises a core formed of ferromagnetic material having a plurality of teeth arranged circumferentially about an axis. In one aspect of the invention, at least one retaining member connects the end portions of at least two of the teeth to each other in a manner inhibiting relative movement between said tooth end portions. By inhibiting relative movement between said tooth end portions, vibration is reduced. Vibration can also be reduced by welding interior surfaces of a core to each other. Reducing the vibration reduces the noise emissions of the stator during operation. | 01-09-2014 |
20140072464 | INTEGRATED ENDSHIELD AND PUMP VOLUTE FOR AN ELECTRIC PUMP AND METHOD OF FORMING AN ELECTRIC PUMP - An electric pump comprises a stator, a rotor, and an endshield. The interface plate is fixed to the stator and is configured to couple the electric motor to a pump. The pump volute is formed as an integral portion of the endshield, thereby minimizing the axial length of the electric pump. A drainage passageway is provided on the endshield to harmlessly drain away any fluid that seeps past the pump's seals. In one embodiment of the invention, the drainage passageway is a groove that faces the stator and is configured to facilitate the evaporation of and leak fluid by channeling the fluid near the stator, which warms the fluid and thereby increases the fluid's evaporation rate. | 03-13-2014 |
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20100106130 | METHOD FOR TREATING OBESITY BY EXTRACTING FOOD - The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating obesity. An artificial obstruction is introduced into the patient's gastrointestinal tract, and a tube is positioned that passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After the patient has ingested food, the food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The present invention is less invasive than current surgical procedures for reducing weight and allows patients to live a normal and active lifestyle without experiencing adverse side effects. | 04-29-2010 |
20100106131 | METHOD FOR TREATING OBESITY BY EXTRACTING FOOD - The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating obesity. A tube is positioned that passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After the patient has ingested food, the food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The present invention is less invasive than current surgical procedures for reducing weight and allows patients to live a normal and active lifestyle without experiencing adverse side effects. | 04-29-2010 |
20100241090 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING OBESITY BY EXTRACTING FOOD - The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating obesity. A tube is positioned that passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After the patient has ingested food, the food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The present invention is less invasive than current surgical procedures for reducing weight and allows patients to live a normal and active lifestyle without experiencing adverse side effects. | 09-23-2010 |
20110082442 | EXTERNALLY REINFORCED PERCUTANEOUS GASTROSTOMY TUBE WITH CUSTOMIZABLE SMOOTH TUBE LENGTH - The length of a reinforced tube that is made of a fluid-tight tube with an external helical support structure and an elastomeric material disposed at least in the trough between successive turns of the helical support can be adjusted by peeling a strip of the elastomeric material away from the trough. This renders a portion of the helical support structure usable as an external thread, after which an internally threaded structure can be screwed down onto the helical support structure. | 04-07-2011 |
20110178480 | Shunt Apparatus For Treating Obesity By Extracting Food - To treat obesity, a tube is positioned so that it passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After ingestion, food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The embodiments described herein take advantage of some properties of ePTFE to provide a number of significant advantages. | 07-21-2011 |
20110190719 | Systems And Methods For Removing Ingested Material From A Stomach - When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred. | 08-04-2011 |
20130006166 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING OBESITY BY EXTRACTING FOOD - The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating obesity. A tube is positioned that passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After the patient has ingested food, the food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The present invention is less invasive than current surgical procedures for reducing weight and allows patients to live a normal and active lifestyle without experiencing adverse side effects. | 01-03-2013 |
20130289474 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING INGESTED MATERIAL FROM A STOMACH - When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred. | 10-31-2013 |
20140323955 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING INGESTED MATERIAL FROM A STOMACH - When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred. | 10-30-2014 |
20150216696 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING OBESITY BY EXTRACTING FOOD - The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating obesity. A tube is positioned that passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After the patient has ingested food, the food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The present invention is less invasive than current surgical procedures for reducing weight and allows patients to live a normal and active lifestyle without experiencing adverse side effects. | 08-06-2015 |
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20090050498 | REAR LOADING MEDIA STORAGE DEVICE - A sheet secures at least one media or marketing material, such as a CD, onto the sheet for placement as a display or for sale. The sheet warns shoppers that a CD has been removed. The sheet has at least one flap extending through the center of the CD leaving the upper half visible. The flaps are formed with cut lines as a radial line, a band, a business card, or an artistic flap. Generally opposite the flap, one tab grips the CD. A baseline, also a cut line, extends about 1.5 times the thickness of the CD to each end of the cut line. A CD is inserted into the rear of the sheet below the tab and the flaps to secure it upon the panel. The cut line, flaps, and tab can be used singly or in multiples. The CD remains secured until a consumer breaks the flaps after purchase. | 02-26-2009 |
20110140407 | REAR LOADING MEDIA STORAGE DEVICE - A sheet secures at least one media or marketing material, such as a CD, onto the sheet for placement as a display or for sale. The sheet warns shoppers that a CD has been removed. The sheet has at least one flap extending through the center of the CD leaving the upper half visible. The flaps are formed with cut lines as a radial line, a band, a business card, or an artistic flap. Generally opposite the flap, one tab grips the CD. A baseline, also a cut line, extends about 1.5 times the thickness of the CD to each end of the cut line. A CD is inserted into the rear of the sheet below the tab and the flaps to secure it upon the panel. The cut line, flaps, and tab can be used singly or in multiples. The CD remains secured until a consumer breaks the flaps after purchase. | 06-16-2011 |