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Brian David Batchelor, Atlanta, GA US
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20160096714 | Articulating Enclosed Lift Apparatus and a Method of Operating the Same - A multi-articulating enclosed lift assembly is described having an adjustable work platform, a guardrail system on the platform, and a flexible enclosure. The work platform generally includes a base, a lift, and an operator platform supporting the guardrail system. The flexible enclosure includes an extendible frame and a flexible containment material. The material may be disposed proximate to sides of the extendible frame and sealed to the base of the adjustable work platform and along a top of the extendible frame. The flexible enclosure and the base define a working space below a ceiling as the top of the extendible frame engages an opening in the ceiling. As such, the lift selectively moves the operator platform within the working space to place it in a desired vertical position within the flexible enclosure and allow a configuration of at least a portion of the guardrail system to extend through the opening. | 04-07-2016 |
Danielle Batchelor, Houston, TX US
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20100176626 | TRAY APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A tray apparatus includes a bib portion and a tray portion. The bib portion is sized and dimensioned to be positioned about an individual. The tray portion substantially surrounding the bib portion so as to provide a surface for providing a sanitary barrier. The tray apparatus further includes a loop member connected to the tray portion for keeping the tray portion taut or for collapsing the tray apparatus. | 07-15-2010 |
David Mayer Batchelor, Atlanta, GA US
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20160096714 | Articulating Enclosed Lift Apparatus and a Method of Operating the Same - A multi-articulating enclosed lift assembly is described having an adjustable work platform, a guardrail system on the platform, and a flexible enclosure. The work platform generally includes a base, a lift, and an operator platform supporting the guardrail system. The flexible enclosure includes an extendible frame and a flexible containment material. The material may be disposed proximate to sides of the extendible frame and sealed to the base of the adjustable work platform and along a top of the extendible frame. The flexible enclosure and the base define a working space below a ceiling as the top of the extendible frame engages an opening in the ceiling. As such, the lift selectively moves the operator platform within the working space to place it in a desired vertical position within the flexible enclosure and allow a configuration of at least a portion of the guardrail system to extend through the opening. | 04-07-2016 |
Dennis B. Batchelor, Longmont, CO US
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20080270493 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY REPLICATING A CUSTOMER'S PERSONALIZED COMPUTER SYSTEM IMAGE ON A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM - The Computer Image Replication System automatically replicates a customer's computer system image, including all of the customer's data, programs, device drivers, program preferences, personalizations, and file directory structures on a new computer system. The Computer Image Replication System is part of a Data Shadowing System which comprises a memory module that is connected to a monitored computer system via an existing communication medium, such as an input/output port, to store the shadowed data. The memory module includes a memory device for data storage, as well as software, including a control software component that is automatically installed on the monitored computer system when the memory module is first connected to the monitored computer system, as well as associated module software for maintaining a record of the data stored on the memory device and controlling the operation of the memory device. | 10-30-2008 |
20100057794 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY SHADOWING DATA AND FILE DIRECTORY STRUCTURES THAT ARE RECORDED ON A COMPUTER MEMORY - The Data Shadowing System comprises a memory module that is connected to the monitored computer system via an existing input/output port to store the shadowed data. The memory module includes a memory device for data storage as well as software, including a control software component that is automatically installed on the monitored computer system when the memory module is first connected to the monitored computer system, as well as associated module software for maintaining a record of the data stored on the memory device. The Data Shadowing System automatically stores the data on the memory module in a single format, while representing it in a data management database in two formats: disk sectors and files. The Data Shadowing System thereby efficiently tracks and stores the state of multiple file systems over time, while allowing for correct disk-level and file-level restoration to a point-in-time without storing redundant data. | 03-04-2010 |
20100174684 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY SHADOWING ENCRYPTED DATA AND FILE DIRECTORY STRUCTURES FOR A PLURALITY OF NETWORK-CONNECTED COMPUTERS USING A NETWORK-ATTACHED MEMORY WITH SINGLE INSTANCE STORAGE - The Secure Networked Data Shadowing System is connected to a plurality of monitored computer systems via an existing communication medium to store the shadowed data. The data is encrypted by the monitored computer system using a cryptokey, and the data file is processed using a hash function prior to encryption, so the contents of this file are uniquely identified. Thus, the encrypted file is stored in its encrypted form and the hash index is used to identify the encrypted file. A “data de-duplication” process avoids storing multiple copies of the same files by identifying instances of duplication via the hash index. Files that have the same hash index can be reduced to a single copy without any loss of data as long as the file structure information for each instance of the file is maintained. | 07-08-2010 |
Gary W. Batchelor, Tucson, AZ US
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20100180067 | SYSTEM FOR EMULATING AND EXPANDING A SPI CONFIGURATION ROM FOR IO ENCLOSURE - The present disclosure is directed to a method for providing serial peripheral interface (SPI) access in an IO enclosure. The method may comprise receiving a SPI access request at a bus interface unit; sending the SPI access request to a register bus, the register bus connecting an internal ROM, at least one status register, and at least one control register; fetching from the internal ROM when the SPI access request is a read request for configuration information; reading from the at least one status register when the SPI access request is a read request for at least one of an indicator, a sensor, or a controller within the IO enclosure; and writing to the at least one control register when the SPI access request is a write request for at least one of the indicator, the sensor, or the controller within the IO enclosure. | 07-15-2010 |
20120159069 | Concurrently Moving Storage Devices from One Adapter Pair to Another - A mechanism is provided for moving control of storage devices from one adapter pair to another. In a trunked disk array configuration, moving the storage devices from one disk array to another disk array begins by attaching the downstream ports of the two independent disk arrays together. The mechanism redefines one set of the ports as upstream ports and through switch zoning makes a set of devices available to the second disk array adapters. By controlling zoning access and performing discovery one device port at a time, the mechanism transfers access and ownership of the RAID group from one adapter pair to another. | 06-21-2012 |
Gary William Batchelor, Tucson, AZ US
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20090177812 | Synchronous Bus Controller System - A system for generating bus signals for a plurality of remote stations. Bus data packets are comprised of a plurality of data blocks. Each data block is directed to a remote station. The position of each data block in the data packet identifies the remote station to which the data block is directed. Each of the remote stations receives each data packet substantially synchronously. The remote stations decode the data packets to determine the type of data packet and identify the content of the data packet directed to it. Each remote station loads the corresponding content from the data packet. Each of the remote stations can then generate output signals based on the data packet content substantially synchronously with the other remote stations. | 07-09-2009 |
Glenn Batchelor, Fairport, NY US
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20130188984 | USE OF AN ACOUSTIC CAVITY TO REDUCE ACOUSTIC NOISE FROM A CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER - An acoustic cavity conditions the air flowing from a blower to reduce noise in the airflow. The air flowing directly out of the blower exhibits pulses produced by each impeller blade or fan blade. The airflow noise is thereby induced at certain frequencies. Printing operations inside a printer can also occur at specific frequencies. Introducing the airflow directly into certain areas of a printer can result in the noise frequencies and printing frequencies to combine and produce noticeable printing artifacts. An acoustic cavity tuned to dampen the airflow noise can condition the airflow and eradicate the printing artifacts. | 07-25-2013 |
Glenn D. Batchelor, Fairport, NY US
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20130155138 | System For Detecting Leakage of Phase Change Inks - A printing apparatus includes a printhead module having an ink leakage detector to detect a leaked phase change ink. The ink leakage detector includes a plurality of resistance temperature detectors or resistive thermal devices to detect the leaked phase change ink. A horizontally mounted overdriven thermistor can also be used to detect leaked ink. | 06-20-2013 |
Glenn David Batchelor, Fairport, NY US
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20130192169 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PRINTER SYSTEM FILTER PACKAGING - A printer filter packaging apparatus includes a base for supporting a filter having delicate filter media. Side wraps extend from two opposite sides of the base and cover two opposite sides of the filter. A rear wrap includes a handle, and covers a rear and a top of the filter. A front wrap defines a slit for receiving the handle; the front wrap covers the top and a front of the filter. The wrapped or covered filter may be lifted by the handle, the filter being supported by a combination of the base and front, rear, and side wraps. | 08-01-2013 |
20140022319 | INK DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR AN IMAGING DEVICE - An ink delivery system for transporting thermally treated ink from different ink reservoirs to multiple print he ads of an imaging device includes a rigid injector assembly, and multiple pliable tubes attached to the injector assembly. The injector assembly includes two T-shaped members made of a conducting material, positioned one a top the of her. Each of the two members has grooves provided within it. The grooves within one of the members align with the grooves within the other member, to create channels, which carry ink to the pliable tubes. The pliable tubes are made of a flexible material, such that the lower end of each pliable tube is freely movable with respect to the injector assembly. A heating mechanism surrounds the injector assembly and the pliable tube, and remains in thermal communication with the system, to keep the ink in molten state all through the transportation path within the ink delivery system. | 01-23-2014 |
James Eugene Batchelor, Palestine, TX US
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20150290559 | DESALTER CONTROL UNIT - A desalter system is configured to separate water from an oil/water mixture and maintain an oil/water interface within the system at acceptable levels. In one embodiment, the desalter system includes a pressure vessel, a plurality of electrodes disposed in the pressure vessel, and a control unit. The control unit is in communication with the plurality of electrodes, and may be configured to initiate electrical agitation and mechanical agitation to the oil/water mixture inside the pressure vessel in response to detecting an increased load in the plurality of electrodes due to the level of the oil/water interface within the pressure vessel. | 10-15-2015 |
20160060546 | DESALTER/DEHYDRATOR SYSTEM - A desalter/dehydrator system that comprises a pressure vessel, and first and second distribution headers disposed within the pressure vessel. The first distribution header is configured to inject an oil/water emulsion at a location within an electric field generated within the pressure vessel. The second distribution header is configured to inject the oil/water emulsion at a location below an electric field generated within the pressure vessel. | 03-03-2016 |
Jeffrey S. Batchelor, Austin, TX US
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20100008459 | Calibrating A Phase Detector And Analog-To-Digital Converter Offset And Gain - The present invention includes apparatus and methods to calibrate a phase detector and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) offset and gain. In one such embodiment, an apparatus includes a phase detector to generate an error pulse and a reference pulse, a combiner to combine the pulses, and an ADC to receive the combined pulses, where the ADC has a full scale set by an average of the reference pulse. Still further, a calibration loop may be coupled between the output of the ADC and the phase detector to generate and provide a phase adjust signal to reduce or eliminate phase offsets. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-14-2010 |
Kenneth William Batchelor, Durham, NC US
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20100261772 | Cycloalkylidene Compounds As Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) with a variety of therapeutic uses, more particularly the substituted cyclic alkylidene compounds are useful for selective estrogen receptor modulation. | 10-14-2010 |
Kester Batchelor, Mound, MN US
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20140378963 | TREATMENT OF UTERINE FIBROIDS BY ARTERIAL ABLATION - Methods and apparatus for ablating blood vessels in treatment of uterine fibroids. A monopolar electrode provided on a needle probe is positioned in an artery supplying blood to a uterine fibroid. Energy is supplied to the electrode to ablate the artery. In this way, the uterine fibroid and the surrounding tissues remain relatively undamaged, and the uterine fibroid, deprived of its blood source, is allowed to necrose and eventually shrink. | 12-25-2014 |
20150094719 | BIPOLAR COAGULATION PROBE AND SNARE - An electrosurgical device that can be used to remove pedunculated tissue structures such as polyps and certain uterine fibroids includes bipolar surface electrodes and a bipolar snare. The device includes a probe having a proximal end and a distal end, bipolar surface electrodes adjacent to the distal end of the probe, and a bipolar snare extending distally from the distal end of the probe and including first and second snare electrodes. The bipolar surface electrodes are separated from each other by a gap and extend over a portion of the distal end of the probe. Providing both a bipolar snare and bipolar surface electrodes advantageously reduces thermal spread from occurring (compared to the use of a monopolar snare) when using the snare to excise the tissue. The bipolar surface electrodes can be used to coagulate the point of excision. | 04-02-2015 |
20150105820 | LAPAROSCOPIC FORCEPS ASSEMBLY - A laparoscopic forceps comprising a handpiece including a distal end portion; a tubular member protruding from the distal end portion of the handpiece, the tubular member having a distal end with a distal opening, a pair of jaws having legs that are disposed within the tubular member and partially protruding from the distal opening, the jaws and the tubular member being movable relative to each other; wherein each of the jaws has an arcuate section; an operable mechanism for creating relative motion between the jaws and the tubular member along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, and one or more spacing members extending across the distal opening of the tubular member and between the jaws; wherein the jaws are closable by the relative movement of the tubular member and the jaws towards each other so that the tubular member advances over the arcuate section of the jaws, and the jaws are openable by the relative movement of the tubular member and the jaws away from each other so that the one or more spacing members extend between the jaws and the jaws are moved apart. | 04-16-2015 |
20150126998 | ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM HAVING GRASPER AND SNARE WITH SWITCHABLE ELECTRODE - An electrosurgical system includes a grasper and a snare that each includes electrodes. The grasper includes a first electrode that is attachable to a first output of an energy supply. The snare includes a second electrode that is attachable to a second output of the energy supply. When the first and second electrodes are coupled to the energy supply, the grasper and snare operate as a bipolar electrosurgical system. By grasping the tissue with the jaws of the grasper, the current path between the electrode on the snare and the electrode on the grasper is relatively short, and thus the system operates like a bipolar electrosurgical system. Accordingly, the applied energy can be focused to a small area, minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. In addition, energy suitable for coagulating the cut portion of the stalk of the removed tissue can be readily applied with the bipolar electrosurgical system. | 05-07-2015 |
Kester Batchelor, Minneapolis, MN US
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20080275439 | CARDIAC ABLATION AND ELECTRICAL INTERFACE SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT - A system for ablating tissue and electrically interfacing with a heart including an electrosurgical instrument, an energy source, and a controller. The instrument includes a shaft maintaining first and second electrodes at a distal section. The electrodes are electrically isolated from one another. The controller controls delivery of energy from the energy source, and monitors electrical signals at the electrodes. The controller is programmed to operate in a monopolar mode and a bipolar mode. In the monopolar mode, the first and second electrodes are electrically uncoupled, and energy from the energy source is delivered to the first electrode in performing an ablation procedure. In the bipolar mode, first and second electrodes are electrically coupled and serve as opposite polarity poles to apply energy to a tissue target site, detect electrical signals at a tissue target site, or both. | 11-06-2008 |
20090299364 | Suction Force Ablation Device - An ablation device for ablating tissue having an outer wall and an inner wall, approximately parallel and concentric with said outer wall, defining an inner fluid chamber and an outer low pressure chamber. Each of the outer wall and the inner wall have an edge defining an open face of the fluid chamber and the low pressure chamber. An ablative element is contained within the fluid chamber. A source of low pressure is coupled to the low pressure chamber. When the edge of the outer wall and the edge of the inner wall contact a surface, the ablation device is at least partially secured to the surface by low pressure created in the low pressure chamber by the source of low pressure. The fluid chamber is at least partially fluidly isolated from the low pressure chamber when the ablation device is at least partially secured to the surface. | 12-03-2009 |
Kester J. Batchelor, Mound, MN US
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20140257322 | UTERINE MANIPULATOR - A uterine manipulator for manipulation of a uterus of a patient is provided. The uterine manipulator has an articulation section having a proximal end and a distal end. The articulation section defines a channel therethrough. An elongate tensioning member extends through the channel of the articulation section. A tension release mechanism is connected to the tensioning member. The tension release mechanism is configured to selectively relax and tighten the tensioning member. A manipulator end is disposed at the distal end of the articulation section. The manipulator end is configured to be inserted into a vaginal canal and the uterus of the patient. | 09-11-2014 |
20140276772 | COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical system comprising: a handpiece including: a first power connector; a second power connector; and one or more moveable members having a first position and a second position; and an activation circuit having a first switch state and a second switch state, wherein the activation circuit in the first switch state does not allow either a first electrosurgical therapy signal or a second electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece; wherein when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the one or more moveable members are in the first position the activation circuit allows the first electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece so that a first therapy current extends between the first power connector and the second power connector, and wherein when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the one or more moveable members are in the second position the activation circuit allows the second electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece so that a second therapy current extends between the first power connector and the second power connector. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276785 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An electrosurgical instrument comprising a first arm carrying at least a first and optionally a second and third electrode, and a second arm opposing the first arm, the second arm carrying one of a nonconductor element or one or more conductive elements. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276786 | OFFSET FORCEPS - An electrosurgical device comprising: forceps including: (i) a first working arm having a contact surface and (ii) a second working arm having a contact surface; wherein the forceps has a first electrical configuration where the contact surface of the first working arm and the contact surface of the second working arm are substantially opposite each other so that the contact surfaces of the forceps can be used to grip an item between the working arms and so that the forceps is configured to deliver a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both; and wherein the forceps has second electrical configuration where the contact surface of the first working arm and the contact surface of the second working arm are askew relative to each other and an electrode edge is formed on at least one side of the forceps so that a second therapy current extends from the electrode edge. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276794 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An electrosurgical instrument comprising a first arm carrying at least a first and optionally a second and third electrode, and a second arm opposing the first arm, the second arm carrying one of a nonconductor element or one or more conductive elements. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276795 | COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: (i) a first working arm and (ii) a second working arm; (b) a blade electrode; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between a first electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both, and a second electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a second therapy current through the blade electrode: and wherein the first working arm and the second working arm of the forceps are immobilized in the second electrical configuration so that both the forceps and the first therapy current are disabled. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276796 | COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical system comprising: a handpiece including: (a) a first working arm, (b) a second working arm, and (c) a blade electrode; and an activation circuit having a first switch state and a second switch state, wherein a therapy current is conducted between the first working arm and the second working arm when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the handpiece is in a first position; wherein the therapy current is conducted between the blade electrode, the first working arm, the second working arm, or a combination thereof and an adjacent handpiece component when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the handpiece is in a second position; and wherein the therapy current is not conducted when the activation circuit is in the first switch state. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276797 | COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical system comprising: a handpiece including: (a) a first power connector; (b) a second power connector; and (c) one or more moveable members having a first position and a second position; and an activation circuit having a first switch state and a second switch state, wherein the activation circuit in the first switch state does not allow either a first electrosurgical therapy signal or a second electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece; wherein when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the one or more moveable members are in the first position the activation circuit allows the first electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece so that a first therapy current extends between the first power connector and the second power connector, and wherein when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the one or more moveable members are in the second position the activation circuit allows the second electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece so that a second therapy current extends between the first power connector and the second power connector. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276798 | HAND SWITCHED COMBINED ELECTROSURGICAL MONOPOLAR AND BIPOLAR DEVICE - An electrosurgical instrument connectivity system providing monopolar and bipolar plugs each having a plurality of conductors which allow for use of combination monopolar/bipolar electrosurgical devices with industry standard electrosurgical generator outlets. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276799 | COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device: forceps having: a first working arm, a second working arm, wherein the electrosurgical device has a first electrosurgical configuration where the first working arm and the second working arm are in an opposed position so that the forceps deliver a first therapy current that flows between the first working arm and the second working arm; and wherein the electrosurgical device has a second electrosurgical configuration when the first working arm, the second working arm, or both are repositionable relative to each other so that the first working arm is extended with respect to the second working arm or vice versa and a second therapy current is delivered from the first working arm to a remote electrode. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276800 | COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical system comprising: a handpiece including: a first working arm, a second working arm, and an activation circuit having a first switch state and a second switch state, wherein a therapy current is conducted between the first working arm and the second working arm when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the handpiece is in a first position; wherein the therapy current is conducted between the first working arm or the second working arm, and an adjacent handpiece component when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the handpiece is in a second position; and wherein the therapy current is not conducted when the activation circuit is in the first switch state. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276804 | OFFSET FORCEPS - An electrosurgical device comprising: forceps including: (i) a first working arm having a contact surface and (ii) a second working arm having a contact surface; wherein the forceps has a first electrical configuration where the contact surface of the first working arm and the contact surface of the second working arm are substantially opposite each other so that the contact surfaces of the forceps can be used to grip an item between the working arms and so that the forceps is configured to deliver a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both; and wherein the forceps has second electrical configuration where the contact surface of the first working arm and the contact surface of the second working arm are askew relative to each other and an electrode edge is formed on at least one side of the forceps so that a second therapy current extends from the electrode edge. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276812 | BIPOLAR COLPOTOMY DEVICE - A bipolar electrosurgical assembly is for use in female pelvic surgical procedures. A first shaft includes a uterine manipulator, a second shaft that fits over the first shaft includes a colpotomy cup and first and second electrodes, and a third shaft can be provided over the second shaft and carries a seal for maintaining pneumoperitoneum. The colpotomy cup uses the first and second electrodes for resecting uterine tissue. Incision and resection may be performed by positioning the colpotomy cup near the cervico-vaginal junction, activating the first electrode, and moving one or both of the electrodes. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276914 | VAGINAL CUFF CLOSURE TOOL AND METHOD - An apparatus includes a hollow sleeve member with an open interior section and a sleeve proximal and a sleeve distal end. Two or more probes are disposed within the open interior section and extending beyond the sleeve distal end when in a deployed position. Distal ends of the probes have a lateral space between each other. One or more tissue manipulators are disposed at the distal end of each of the at least two probes. The hollow sleeve member and the two or more probes move axially relative to each other to reduce the lateral space. A method of closing a vaginal cuff of a vaginal canal is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20150133911 | FIBROID ABLATION POSITIONING DEVICE AND METHODS - A method of treating a patient with a bioelectrical system is provided. The method may include inserting a probe into a first position in an anatomy of the patient, the system being provided with a plurality of electrodes; energizing a first electrode of the plurality of electrodes with a measurement level of power; determining a complex impedance in the patient's anatomy; determining whether the first position is a desired position of the probe for ablating a predetermined portion of tissue of the patient, based on the complex impedance determined; and energizing one of the plurality of electrodes with an ablation level of power, the ablation level of power being greater than the measurement level of power. An apparatus for performing BIA on a patient is also provided. | 05-14-2015 |
20150133923 | ELECTROSURGICAL COLPOTOMY DEVICE - A bipolar electrosurgical colpotomy device includes a colpotomy cup and a tissue containment bag. The colpotomy cup includes a first electrode located adjacent to a rim of the cup, the rim being configured to contact an internal surface of a patient's cervico-vaginal junction. The tissue containment bag includes an opening and a second electrode located adjacent to the opening. The tissue containment bag is configured to surround the patient's uterus and the opening is configured to fit over an external surface of the patient's cervico-vaginal junction. Applying a voltage potential between the first and second electrodes vaporizes tissue at the patient's cervico-vaginal junction by electrosurgical energy passing through the tissue disposed between the first and second electrodes. The tissue containment bag then can be used to remove the uterus from the patient, possibly after masticating the uterus within the bag. | 05-14-2015 |
20150133947 | VAGINAL CUFF CLOSURE TOOL AND METHOD - An apparatus includes a hollow sleeve member with an open interior section and a sleeve proximal and a sleeve distal end. Two or more probes are disposed within the open interior section and extending beyond the sleeve distal end when in a deployed position. Distal ends of the probes have a lateral space between each other. One or more tissue manipulators are disposed at the distal end of each of the at least two probes. The hollow sleeve member and the two or more probes move axially relative to each other to reduce the lateral space. A method of closing a vaginal cuff of a vaginal canal is also provided. | 05-14-2015 |
20150148798 | COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: (i) a first working arm and (ii) a second working arm; (b) a blade electrode; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between a first electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both, and a second electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a second therapy current through the blade electrode; and wherein the first working arm and the second working arm of the forceps are immobilized in the second electrical configuration so that both the forceps and the first therapy current are disabled. | 05-28-2015 |
20150196735 | INTERVENTIONAL SINUS ENDOSCOPE - An apparatus and method are presented for a therapy delivery device including a catheter, an endoscope and an endoscope shaft, one or more attachment features for attaching the catheter to the endoscope, wherein the catheter has an expandable lumen at a distal end and Wherein the expandable lumen expands upon injection of a therapy at the proximal end of the catheter. Attachment features may be a series of clips along the length of the catheter for attaching to an endoscope or a second lumen on the catheter wherein an endoscope may through one of said. lumens. Targeted therapy delivery may be a hydrogel or a chitosan hydrogel to provide a treatment within a sinus of a patient. | 07-16-2015 |
20150201964 | INTEGRATED UTERINE MANIPULATOR AND SENSOR AND METHOD - A uterine manipulator for manipulation of a uterus of a patient is provided. The uterine manipulator includes an elongate member having a distal end. The elongate member is configured to be inserted into a patient's anatomy, and the elongate member defines a center line through a center of the elongate member. An expandable membrane is coupled with the distal end of the elongate member. The expandable membrane has an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, wherein in the expanded configuration, the expandable membrane is configured to manipulate the patient's anatomy. A sensor is disposed adjacent to the elongate member and arranged non-coaxially with the center line of the elongate member. | 07-23-2015 |
20150230821 | HEAT PIPE COOLED BURR INCLUDING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS EMBODYING SAME - Featured is a surgical instrument including a rotating cutting implement and a heat transfer mechanism configured to absorb heat energy during the use of such a rotating cutting implement. The heat transfer mechanism is configured so the absorbed heat energy is communicated to an external heat sink. Such a heat transfer mechanism includes a heat pipe, e.g., a scintered or wick type heat pipe. The heat energy is absorbed at one end of the heat pipe to minimize the potential for damage to the tissue and the like at and/or about the surgical site. Also featured are a surgical apparatus embodying such a surgical instrument and surgical or medical methods or procedures for manipulating, rotatably cutting, grinding, abrading or debriding tissue, bone or other structures or components of a mammalian body using such surgical instruments or surgical apparatus. | 08-20-2015 |
20150282871 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING CHANGEABLE ELEMENTS - A device is provided that includes an elongate first member and an elongate second member disposed adjacent to the first member and at least movably coupled to the first member. A first electrode or forceps end is coupled to the first member, and a second electrode or forceps end is coupled to the second member. At least a portion of the electrodes or forceps ends are movable with respect to the members to which they are coupled. In one variation, an electrosurgical device kit is provided that includes removable electrode heads. | 10-08-2015 |
20150282873 | HEAT PIPE COOLING ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICES - An electrosurgical device comprising: forceps including: (i) a first working arm; (ii) a second working arm; (iii) a blade electrode; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between a first electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both, and a second electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a second therapy current through the blade electrode; and wherein the electrosurgical device includes a heat pipe in the first working arm, the second working arm, or both. | 10-08-2015 |
20150297255 | SURGICAL OPERATING APPARATUS WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A probe includes a probe distal end body, a vibration transmission body and a heat dissipation unit. The probe distal end body includes a first electrode. The vibration transmission body is arranged to a proximal end of the probe distal end body. The vibration transmission body transmits ultrasonic vibration generated by an ultrasonic transducer to the probe distal end body, and transmits current to the first electrode. An interior surface of the probe distal end body and an interior surface of the vibration transmission body define an interior space. The heat dissipation unit dissipates heat generated at the probe distal end body, wherein at least a portion of the heat dissipation unit is arranged in the interior space defined by the probe distal end body and the vibration transmission body. A treatment instrument includes the probe and an end effector including a second electrode. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305758 | STONE FRAGMENT SUCTION DEVICE - Methods and apparatus for a stone fragment suction device. An apparatus includes a steerable access sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, a tip at the distal end, and a suction conduit positioned within a central lumen of the steerable access sheath from the distal end to the proximal end, the steerable access sheath containing an outer lumen surrounding the central lumen with one or more channels therethrough, an outer circumference of the outer lumen and an outer circumference of the central lumen forming concentric circles, the steerable access sheath further including a radiopaque material at the distal end or along a length of the steerable access sheath to enable tracking with a remote fluoroscopic device. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305759 | STONE FRAGMENT SUCTION DEVICE - Apparatus and methods for a stone fragment suction device are provided with fluid flow paths at a distal tip to encourage creation of turbulence or a vortex to enhance stone dust or debris removal via directed flow using targeted fluid exit conduits. An apparatus includes a steerable access sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, a tip at the distal end, directed flow channels at the distal tip, and a suction conduit positioned within a central lumen of the steerable access sheath from the distal end to the proximal end, the steerable access sheath containing an outer lumen surrounding the central lumen with one or more channels therethrough, the steerable access sheath may further include a radiopaque material at the distal end or along a length of the steerable access sheath to enable tracking with a remote fluoroscopic device. | 10-29-2015 |
20150320485 | RESISTIVELY HEATED ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - A medical device is provided that includes a hand piece, a heating power supply, and a therapy power supply. The hand piece includes a first electrode including a heater. The heating power supply selectively provides heating power to the heater. The therapy power supply selectively provides therapeutic power to the first electrode. The medical device is changeable between operating a first electrosurgical configuration and a second electrosurgical configuration. In the first electrosurgical configuration, the heating power supply provides the heating power to the heater to heat the first electrode and the therapy power supply provides the therapeutic power to the first electrode. | 11-12-2015 |
20160051273 | SURGICAL FORCEPS AND LATCHING SYSTEM - A surgical forceps comprising: a first working arm and a second working arm configured to move towards and away from each other; and an electromagnetic latching system; wherein the electromagnetic latching system is configured to create a force that is in a direction aligned with closing of the forceps or opposite to the closing of the forceps when an electromagnetic activation button is depressed. | 02-25-2016 |
20160051275 | RECONFIGURABLE ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device comprising: forceps including: (i) a first working arm and (ii) a second working arm; a blade; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between: (A) a first mechanical configuration where the first working arm and second working arm are free to move in a direction towards each other to grasp tissue therebetween; (B) a second mechanical configuration where the first working arm and second working arm are secured together by an arm securing mechanism that prevents movement of the first working arm and the second working arm in a direction towards each other; and (C) a third mechanical configuration where the first working arm and second working arm are secured together so that the first working arm and the second working arm are prevented from moving in a direction towards each other, and the blade is substantially flush with or extend beyond a distal end of the first working arm and the second working arm; and wherein the electrosurgical device is configured to: deliver a bipolar current between the first working arm and the second working arm, and to prevent current from flowing from the blade when the electrosurgical device is in the first mechanical configuration and the second mechanical configuration; and deliver current through the blade when the electrosurgical device is in the third mechanical configuration. | 02-25-2016 |
20160051314 | MULTI-MODE COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: a first working arm, and a second working arm; (b) a blade; (c) one or more sliders that move along the forceps between at least a first position and a second position; (d) a first activation button; and (e) a second activation button; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between: (A) a first configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are free to move in a direction towards each other so as to grasp tissue therebetween, the blade is retracted within a distal end of the first working arm and a distal end of the second working arm, and the first activation button is configured to produce a first therapy signal; and (B) a second configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are secured together to prevent movement in a direction towards each other, and the blade is extended so that a distal end of the blade is substantially flush with the distal end of the first working arm and the distal end of the second working arm; wherein at least one of the one or more sliders disable the second activation button when the at least one slider is in a first position, and wherein the at least one slider in a second position: secures the first working arm and the second working arm so that movement of the first working arm and the second working arm are prevented in a direction towards each other, extends the blade, or enables the second activation button to produce a second therapy signal. | 02-25-2016 |
Kester J. Batchelor, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120203224 | SINGLE-USE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS HAVING A THERMAL SWITCH - An electronic apparatus includes a circuit portion that is configured to control an operation of the electronic apparatus and a heat-activated mechanical switch including, for example, a shape-memory material. The shape-memory material has a property such that the shape-memory material assumes a predetermined shape when the electronic apparatus is heated to a transition temperature. The shape-memory material disables the apparatus by acting on the circuit portion when the shape-memory material assumes the predetermined shape. | 08-09-2012 |
20130068247 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surgical instrument during a surgical procedure insert at least the portion of the surgical instrument that is to be cleaned into a vessel containing a liquid and applying ultrasonic vibrations to the liquid within the vessel to generate cavitation bubbles in the liquid. The bubbles formed by cavitation of the liquid are very effective at removing debris from the surgical instrument, particularly from crevices and difficult-to-reach areas of the surgical instrument. The liquid also can be heated by a heating element of the vessel or by activating a heat-generating transducer of the surgical instrument being cleaned, or both. | 03-21-2013 |
Louise Batchelor, Minneapolis, MN US
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20130324644 | BIO-DERIVED POLYESTER FOR USE IN COMPOSITE PANELS, COMPOSITE ARTICLES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SUCH ARTICLES - A synthetic article comprising at least one polyester resin adhesive and at least one lignin-based material and a method of preparing a synthetic article comprising mixing at least one polyester resin adhesive and at least one lignin-based material to obtain a blended material and forming a synthetic article from the blended material. | 12-05-2013 |
Michael A. Batchelor, Carmel, IN US
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20140081673 | TITLE DOCUMENT RULES ENGINE METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for tracking and guiding the transfer of a vehicle includes determining which documents and things are required in the title transfer process. Documents needed in the title transfer process are generated by the system. The guiding, tracking and documents are specific to each situation depending on state in which the vehicle is titled, state in which the vehicle is being sold, insurance company that insured the damaged vehicle, etc. | 03-20-2014 |
20160098803 | TITLE DOCUMENT RULES ENGINE METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for tracking and guiding the transfer of a vehicle includes determining which documents and things are required in the title transfer process. Documents needed in the title transfer process are generated by the system. The guiding, tracking and documents are specific to each situation depending on state in which the vehicle is titled, state in which the vehicle is being sold, insurance company that insured the damaged vehicle, etc. | 04-07-2016 |
Michael D. Batchelor, Tomball, TX US
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20080252419 | Wireless access control system and method - A wireless access control system comprises a docking station configured to wirelessly identify a computing device, the docking station configured to, based on the identification of the computing device, selectively control access to at least one resource available through the docking station by the computing device. | 10-16-2008 |
Robert Batchelor, Eugene, OR US
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20110086341 | FLUORINATED RESORUFIN COMPOUNDS AND THEIR APPLICATION - The invention provides novel fluorinated resorufin compounds that are of use in a variety of assay formats. Also provided are methods of using the compounds and kits that include a compound of the invention and instructions detailing the use of the compound in one or more assay formats. | 04-14-2011 |
20140220612 | FLUORINATED RESORUFIN COMPOUNDS AND THEIR APPLICATION - The invention provides novel fluorinated resorufin compounds that are of use in a variety of assay formats. Also provided are methods of using the compounds and kits that include a compound of the invention and instructions detailing the use of the compound in one or more assay formats. | 08-07-2014 |
Robert Harley Batchelor, Eugene, OR US
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20130102014 | FLUORINATED RESORUFIN COMPOUNDS AND THEIR APPLICATION - The invention provides novel fluorinated resorufin compounds that are of use in a variety of assay formats. Also provided are methods of using the compounds and kits that include a compound of the invention and instructions detailing the use of the compound in one or more assay formats. | 04-25-2013 |
Samuel Putnam Batchelor, Cambridge, MA US
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20140325925 | Modular Multipurpose Platform and Hardware - A multipurpose support platform system is disclosed including a variety of configurable components. In some aspects a frame is made from readily available standard materials such as construction lumber and sheet material connected by hardware support units that include metal plates securely joined in a configuration supporting the frame and sheet materials of the platform. Horizontal and vertical wall configurations are permitted, and the overall structure then allows for a secure and protective work surface for a variety of activities. | 11-06-2014 |
Stanton D. Batchelor, Cary, NC US
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20160038709 | OXYGEN FACE MASK AND COMPONENT SYSTEM - An oxygen face mask and component system is provided, the mask is designed to cover a user's nose and at least partially cover a user's mouth, the mask having lateral ports. Systems and assemblies including such a face mask and additional components are further provided, including a colorimetric CO | 02-11-2016 |
Stanton D. Batchelor, Holly Springs, NC US
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20100298871 | SELF-RETAINING WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE INCLUDING AN ANCHORING LOOP - A self-retaining suture includes a plurality of tissue retainers which allow deployment in a deployment direction, but prevent movement in the opposite direction. The self-retaining suture has a needle at the proximal end and a tissue anchor at the distal end. The tissue anchor includes a curved portion of the suture formed into a loop which anchors the suture in the tissue. Additionally, the suture can be passed through a tissue and then passed through the loop to secure the distal end of the suture to the tissue. | 11-25-2010 |
20130245684 | SUTURE METHODS AND DEVICES - A barbed suture including a body with barbs on the periphery, a pointed end, and an anchor at one end to resist movement of the suture in the direction of the pointed end is provided. One or more limbs on the anchor may be provided, which may be arcuate, of varying lengths, and of varying distribution about the periphery of the suture body. Other anchor designs are provided. Methods of placing single-directional and bi-directional barbed sutures to approximate the tissue on each side of a wound and to position and support tissue in the absence of a wound, as in cosmetic surgery, are provided, and may include terminal J-stitches or S-stitches. Methods of placement may be made with sharp, pointed ends, which may be needles, or insertion devices. Sinusoidal patterns of sutures that have amplitudes generally perpendicular to the resultant holding force of the suture are provided. | 09-19-2013 |
Thomas M. Batchelor, Oakton, VA US
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20120325808 | ELECTRICAL BOX, INTEGRATED FLANGE AND COVER MECHANISMS - A “no profile” electrical box, integrated flange/protective assembly and interchangeable cover that obscures standard electrical outlets such that a wall surface appears nearly continuous, uninterrupted by the outlet or cover when in use or not in use. The profile of the combined unit equals only the thickness of the material from which it is constructed; no hinges, screws or fasteners of any kind are visible and no part of the assembly requires detachment or storage when the outlet is in use, as the hinged cover is undetectably stored in the electrical box, or may be used to cover the electrical cords when engaged in the outlet. Exemplary embodiments of the cover obscure the electrical outlet. Together, the electrical box and flange assembly allow the electrical outlet to be flush mounted or recessed interchangeably, even after installation. | 12-27-2012 |
20150129298 | ELECTRICAL BOX, INTEGRATED FLANGE AND COVER MECHANISMS - A “no profile” electrical box, integrated flange/protective assembly and interchangeable cover that obscures standard electrical outlets such that a wall surface appears nearly continuous, uninterrupted by the outlet or cover when in use or not in use. The profile of the combined unit equals only the thickness of the material from which it is constructed; no hinges, screws or fasteners of any kind are visible and no part of the assembly requires detachment or storage when the outlet is in use, as the hinged cover is undetectably stored in the electrical box, or may be used to cover the electrical cords when engaged in the outlet. Exemplary embodiments of the cover obscure the electrical outlet. Together, the electrical box and flange assembly allow the electrical outlet to be flush mounted or recessed interchangeably, even after installation. | 05-14-2015 |
Tim Batchelor, Wilmington, NC US
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20160034834 | CAPTURING EVOLUTION OF A RESOURCE MEMORANDUM ACCORDING TO RESOURCE REQUESTS - The present disclosure teaches capturing a resource memorandum as triggers happen in a workflow. A workflow manager detects the triggers and instructs a chronicle processor to update the resource memorandum. The workflow manager instructs a version generator to capture the updated resource memorandum by storing a resource request identifier, a version identifier, a likeness of the resource memorandum, and/or data from the resource memorandum. The workflow manager also forwards a new version of the resource memorandum to institute agents for further review and/or processing according to the workflow. | 02-04-2016 |
William Batchelor, Auburn, AL US
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20160038923 | CATALYSTS FOR CONVERTING SYNGAS INTO LIQUID HYDROCARBONS AND METHODS THEREOF - The presently-disclosed subject matter includes methods for producing liquid hydrocarbons from syngas. In some embodiments the syngas is obtained from biomass and/or comprises a relatively high amount of nitrogen and/or carbon dioxide. In some embodiments the present methods can convert syngas into liquid hydrocarbons through a one-stage process. Also provided are catalysts for producing liquid hydrocarbons from syngas, wherein the catalysts include a base material, a transition metal, and a promoter. In some embodiments the base material includes a zeolite-iron material or a cobalt-molybdenum carbide material. In still further embodiments the promoter can include an alkali metal. | 02-11-2016 |
William E. Batchelor, Raleigh, NC US
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20110084392 | Electronic Structures Including Conductive Layers Comprising Copper and Having a Thickness of at Least 0.5 Micrometers - An electronic structure may include a conductive pad on a substrate, and an insulating layer on the substrate and on the conductive pad. The insulating layer may have a via therein so that a portion of the conductive pad opposite the substrate is free of the insulating layer. A conductive layer comprising copper may be on the portion of the conductive pad free of the insulating layer, on sidewalls of the via, and on surface portions of the insulating layer surrounding the via opposite the substrate and the conductive pad, and the conductive layer comprising copper may have a thickness of at least approximately 1.0 μm. A conductive barrier layer may be on the conductive layer comprising copper, and the conductive barrier layer may include at least one of nickel, platinum, palladium, and/or combinations thereof. A solder layer may be on the conductive barrier layer, the conductive layer comprising copper and the solder layer may comprise different materials, and the conductive barrier layer may be between the conductive layer comprising copper and the solder layer. | 04-14-2011 |