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| 20090160191 | System for producing energy through the action of waves - A system and method for generating energy from the tuning masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The second mass can move relative to the first mass by various methods including rolling on a track or pendulum. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090274923 | Tools Having Compacted Powder Metal Work Surfaces, And Method - A method and apparatus for forming a net or near net shaped work surface includes providing a substrate and engaging a die with the substrate forming a die cavity enclosing a portion of the substrate. A powdered metal is introduced into the cavity, heated prior to and within the die cavity, and pressurized to consolidate the powdered metal. The die is then disengaged from the substrate. In one exemplary embodiment, the work surface forms the cutting teeth of a saw blade. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100084873 | SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING ENERGY THROUGH THE ACTION OF WIND - A system and method of generating energy by transforming energy from a low-density substance, such as air flow or wind, into kinetic energy by directing the flow through a wind guide system towards panels that rotate in generally the same direction as the air flow. Furthermore, the system uses the ground and/or water as a surface for guiding the air flow towards the windmill devices. The wind guide system also limits air flow from engaging all the panels at the same. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110123663 | Method, System, and Computer Program for Controlling a Hydraulic Press - A method, control system, computer program, and article of manufacture for controlling hydraulic press systems, and a new press system that utilizes a number of improvements over the assignee's original system. The control system is designed to control a hydraulic press having a die, at least two separate sets of workpiece forming punches, and at least two hydraulic pistons, each operatively associated with one set of workpiece-forming punches. The control system includes a means for controlling a magnitude of a pressing force applied by each set of workpiece-forming punches, and a means for controlling a position of each set of workpiece-forming punches relative to the die. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110185719 | System for Producing Energy Through the Action of Waves - A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110187101 | System for Producing Energy Through the Action of Waves - A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy. | 08-04-2011 |
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| 20080269947 | Automated Vending of Products Containing Controlled Substances - The present invention provides for devices and methods for vending regulated products, particularly controlled substances, including those containing pseudoephedrine. The present invention allows for the identification of consumers through reliable log-in-procedures, allows the consumer to select items, validates whether the purchase request complies with regulations, to facilitate the delivery of the requested product to a consumer. Other embodiments include a vending machine that is placed into a retail environment in which software enforces validation of the purchasers' identities, limits the amount of pseudoephedrine for each purchaser within the regulations of local, state and federal agencies. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100268377 | RANDOM ACCESS AND RANDOM LOAD DISPENSING UNIT - The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110046778 | METHOD OF CONDUCTING A SALES TRANSACTION USING A RANDOM ACCESS AND RANDOM LOAD DISPENSING UNIT - The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110047043 | AUTOMATED VENDING OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - The present invention provides for devices and methods for vending regulated products, particularly controlled substances, including those containing pseudoephedrine. The present invention allows for the identification of consumers through reliable log-in-procedures, allows the consumer to select items, validates whether the purchase request complies with regulations, to facilitate the delivery of the requested product to a consumer. Other embodiments include a vending machine that is placed into a retail environment in which software enforces validation of the purchasers' identities, limits the amount of pseudoephedrine for each purchaser within the regulations of local, state and federal agencies. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110137455 | Random Access and Random Load Dispensing Unit - The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins. | 06-09-2011 |
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| 20090082778 | APPLICATOR, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING AN INLET CONDUIT TO A HOLLOW ORGAN - The invention provides an applicator for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ and for connecting a hemostatic connection assembly to the hollow organ, wherein, when the hole is formed in the wall of the hollow organ, a first fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the wall of the hollow organ and a second fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the applicator, thereby minimizing fluid loss from the hollow organ. The invention further provides a hemostatic connection assembly for connecting an inlet conduit to a hollow organ, the hemostatic connection assembly comprising a organ wall connection portion, a cuff portion, an extension portion, and a seal ring portion, wherein, during the process of connecting the inlet conduit to the hollow organ, a first fluid seal exists between the organ wall connection portion and the wall of the hollow organ, and a second fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the inlet conduit, thereby minimizing fluid loss from the hollow organ. A method is also disclosed in which the applicator and hemostatic connection assemblies of the invention are used to connect an inlet conduit to a hollow organ. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090317448 | TYMPANIC MEMBRANE PATCH - The invention features methods of making living tissue constructs that can be used to repair perforations in tympanic membranes, the repair constructs themselves, and methods of repair. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100010500 | Apparatus and method for connecting a conduit to a hollow organ - An apparatus and method for connecting a first conduit to the heart without the need for cardiopulmonary bypass. The first conduit may then be attached to a second conduit that has a prosthetic device interposed. The second conduit may then be connected to the aorta. The prosthetic device may be a prosthetic valve or a pump, for example. The apparatus of the present invention includes an implantable connector with first conduit component, a retractor expansion component, a coring component, and a pushing component. The retractor expansion component is slide-ably coupled to the coring component. The retractor expansion component serves to seat against and separate the inside apical wall of the left ventricle so that the coring component may cut cleanly through the myocardium to form a tissue plug without leaving any hanging attachments to the inside walls. By remaining seated against the inside wall, the retractor expansion component follows the tissue plug into the coring component. The surgeon applies force and rotary motion to the pushing component sufficient to cut the tissue plug and implant the prosthetic component. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110071455 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUTURELESSLY CONNECTING A CONDUIT TO A HOLLOW ORGAN - An implantable connector for suturelessly connecting a conduit to a hollow organ, the implantable connector comprising: | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110118651 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING A PERCUTANEOUS AORTIC VALVE BYPASS - A method for performing a percutaneous valve bypass, the method comprising:
| 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118763 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING AN AORTIC VALVE BYPASS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION AND USE OF A T-STENT FOR EFFECTING A DISTAL ANASTOMOSIS FOR THE SAME - A connector for joining a first hollow structure to the side wall of a second hollow structure, the connector comprising:
| 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118764 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING A MINIMALLY INVASIVE DISTAL ANASTOMOSIS FOR AN AORTIC VALVE BYPASS - A connector for joining a first hollow structure to the side wall of a second hollow structure, the connector comprising:
| 05-19-2011 |
| 20110196408 | Apparatus and method for forming a hole in a hollow organ - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ. The applicator includes a hole forming element for forming a hole in the wall of the organ, a positioning means for positioning the hole forming element, and a retractor element. In addition, the applicator includes a sequencing means for coordinating the relative movement of the retractor element and the hole forming element in a sequential manner to thereby carry out a procedure for forming a hole in the wall of the hollow organ. The sequencing means may further include a safety latch element operatively coupled to the retracting means and the hole forming element. The safety latch of the invention keeps prevents damage to the internal surface of the organ during the formation of the hole. | 08-11-2011 |
