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Alan Bell, New South Wales AU
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| 20110251154 | SULFATED POLYSACCHARIDE COMPOUND AND THE PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a sulfated polysaccharide compound and the preparation and use thereof, and in particular to a narrow distribution low molecular weight, highly sulfated pentosan (in this instance a xylan) referred to as glucuronoxylan sulfate (GXS). The invention has been developed primarily for use in the treatment of various clinical conditions. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not restricted this particular field of use. | 10-13-2011 |
Alan Richard Bell, Woollahra AU
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| 20090036384 | INCREASING PREGNANCY RATES - The invention relates to a stable formulation for controlling oestrus in a subject. The formulation comprises Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone or an acceptable salt or analogue thereof, progesterone or an analogue thereof, and an acceptable carrier. | 02-05-2009 |
Alexander Bell, Hanover, NH US
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| 20110259001 | FORMING LIQUID SPRAYS IN COMPRESSED-GAS ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR EFFECTIVE HEAT EXCHANGE - In various embodiments, efficiency of energy storage and recovery systems compressing and expanding gas is improved via heat exchange between the gas and a heat-transfer fluid. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110314803 | FORMING LIQUID SPRAYS IN COMPRESSED-GAS ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR EFFECTIVE HEAT EXCHANGE - In various embodiments, efficiency of energy storage and recovery systems compressing and expanding gas is improved via heat exchange between the gas and a heat-transfer fluid. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315255 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING DEAD VOLUME IN COMPRESSED-GAS ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS - In various embodiments, dead space and associated coupling losses are reduced in energy storage and recovery systems employing compressed air. | 12-29-2011 |
Alexander Bell, New South Wales AU
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| 20090089015 | Survey Device - A survey device, including: an antenna to receive at least one wireless signal; an interface to receive environmental data; one or more processors to determine spatial data using the at least one wireless signal, and to produce collocated data by combining the spatial data and the environmental data; and, an output device to output the collocated data. | 04-02-2009 |
Benjamin Bell, Auckland NZ
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| 20110281345 | Continuous Flow Worm Farm - An apparatus for the treatment of organic matter with worms, includes a receptacle with a side wall at least a portion of which is downwardly tapering to facilitate compression of organic matter as organic matter is processed, an upper entry aperture for loading the receptacle with the organic matter and worms, a lower discharge aperture for discharging compressed material including castings and organic matter, and a base lid adapted to releasably close the discharge aperture and to permit removal of the compressed material from the receptacle. | 11-17-2011 |
Brian Mallory Bell, Nicholasville, KY US
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| 20120046143 | Vision exercise device - An embodiment of the disclosure consists of a rectangular lightweight rigid handled frame, four adjustable telescoping foldout locking legs with protective feet, a rear-facing mirror, a pair of forward-facing mirrors, an eleven-light light source, and a control panel. The rear-facing mirror is connected to the frame and is adjustable about a horizontal axis to form a vertical angle in order to facilitate the reflections from the light source back and forth between the rear-facing mirror and the pair of forward-facing mirrors. The pair of forward-facing mirrors are connected to the frame, are spaced apart to form the porthole, and are adjustable on both a vertical and horizontal axis in order to form the vertical angle and the rotational angle needed to facilitate the reflections from the light source back and forth between the rear-facing mirror and at least one of the pair of forward-facing mirrors. | 02-23-2012 |
Charles Bell, Jackson, MI US
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| 20120124982 | INLET FOR EXHAUST TREATMENT DEVICE - An exhaust gas treatment device includes an inlet housing having an inlet opening for receipt of an exhaust flow from an engine aligned along a first axis. A main housing includes a cylindrical body portion defining a treatment zone and an exhaust outlet aligned along a second axis extending parallel to the first axis. The inlet housing is in fluid communication with and fixed to an outer surface of the main housing. The inlet housing includes a contoured wall including an end portion positioned opposite the inlet opening, an aperture extending through the wall transverse to the first axis, divergent side wall portions on opposite sides of the inlet opening, and a necked portion having a reduced cross-section positioned downstream of the inlet opening and upstream of the aperture. A component is coupled to the main housing for treating exhaust flowing through the treatment zone. | 05-24-2012 |
Craig Andrew Bell, Brisbane AU
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| 20120059173 | DENDRITIC MOLECULES - The invention relates to novel dendritic molecules and methods of making them. The dendritic molecules comprise arms, each of which arms is a polymer. The dendritic molecules can be synthesised by way of a reasonably small number of versatile and reliable step-wise reactions, especially click chemistry reactions. Chemical and structural heterogeneity is possible in the dendritic molecule. The invention also provides for surface and interior functionalisation of the molecule. | 03-08-2012 |
Cynthia Bell, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20120067134 | DISPLAY BENDER AND METHOD OF TESTING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY - Some embodiments include an apparatus for testing flexible displays. The apparatus can include: (a) a first clamp configured to receive a first end of the flexible display; (b) a second clamp configured to receive a second end of the flexible display, wherein the second end of the flexible display is opposite the first end of the flexible display; and (c) a test column. Other embodiments and methods are disclosed herein. | 03-22-2012 |
Eamonn Bell, Wollongong AU
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| 20110288900 | Scheduling Management System, Method and Device - The present invention relates generally to the field of task management methods and systems and specifically task management methods and systems for creating and optimising future schedules utilising the computer. | 11-24-2011 |
Franciscus Wilhelmus Bell, Best NL
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| 20100214543 | LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS, A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE APPARATUS AND A DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method of operating a lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The method includes moving a substrate table supporting a substrate relative to a projection system and adjusting the scanning speed between the substrate table and the projection system during imaging of a target within a predefined area at or near an edge of the substrate, or adjusting the stepping speed between adjacent target positions in a predefined area at or near the edge of the substrate, or both. The adjusting the scanning and/or stepping speed may comprise lowering the speed. The projection system is configured to project a patterned beam of radiation on to a target portion of the substrate. | 08-26-2010 |
Gareth P. Bell, Auckland NZ
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| 20110007089 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROCESSING IMAGES FOR IMPROVED DISPLAY - Image processing may be performed to generate a color image for display on a color display screen and a monochrome image for display on a monochrome display screen, where an overlap of the images may produce a resultant color image at one or more depths. The one or more depths may be determined by an amount of blur applied to one image and an amount of sharpness applied to other. The one or more depths may be determined by a gamma value of the monochrome image. Since the monochrome display screen may have fewer or no color filters and/or a lower resolution, the monochrome display screen may pass more light than conventional color display screens. As such, less light can be used to illuminate color images displayed at different depths using a color display screen and a monochrome display screen, thereby reducing energy consumption of the display device. | 01-13-2011 |
Gareth Paul Bell, Hamilton NZ
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| 20100045601 | INTERACTION WITH A MULTI-COMPONENT DISPLAY - A system and method for interacting with at least one display screen of a multi-component display is disclosed. A system includes a first display screen operable to display a first image, wherein the first display screen includes a first plurality of pixels. A second display screen is operable to display a second image, wherein the second display screen includes a second plurality of pixels, wherein the second display screen overlaps the first display screen, wherein the second display screen is further operable to display the second image simultaneously with the display of the first image, and wherein a portion of the first image is viewable through the second display screen. A user interface is operable to enable interaction with at least one display screen selected from a group consisting of the first display screen and the second display screen. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100201921 | OPTICAL RETARDER - A display including a first-order optical retarder and a method for assembling the same is disclosed. A display includes a first display screen operable to display a first image using a first plurality of pixels. A second display screen is operable to display a second image using a second plurality of pixels, wherein the first and second display screens overlap. The display also includes a first-order optical retarder disposed between the first and second display screens. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110188134 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING POINT SPREAD OF AN OBJECT - A method of controlling a point spread of an object is disclosed. The method includes determining a first value of a characteristic of an optical component of a display, wherein the display includes a first display screen and a second display screen, and wherein the first and second display screens overlap. The method also includes determining a position for the optical component based upon the first value of the characteristic by determining a distance from an origin of the object to the position based upon the first value of the characteristic. | 08-04-2011 |
Gareth Paul Bell, Auckland NZ
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| 20080284792 | Method and system for improving display quality of a multi-component display - A method, computer-usable medium, and system for processing graphical data for display on a multi-component display is disclosed. Embodiments improve the display quality of multi-component displays by modifying graphical data to preemptively compensate for distortion caused by interstitial layers and/or display screens of the multi-component display, thereby enabling display of graphical objects from multi-component displays with improved optical characteristics. For example, where components of a multi-component display blur displayed images, graphical data used to display graphical objects may be modified to sharpen the graphical objects before display. The pre-sharpening amplifies the high frequency components of the displayed graphical objects to compensate for the dampening caused by passing the graphical objects through the components of the multi-component display. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090046219 | Optical diffuser - An improved optical diffuser for use in a multi-component display (MCD), and also to a method of manufacturing the same, is disclosed. Embodiments provide an optical diffuser film which may be manufactured with fewer manual operations, at a lower cost, and in larger volume than conventional optical diffusers. The optical diffuser film may include a flexible polymer substrate coupled to an optical diffuser material with a plurality of features for diffusing light. The optical diffuser film may be stored, transported, or otherwise handled more easily and with less damage than conventional optical diffusers. Additionally, the optical diffuser film may be coupled to a rigid substrate to reduce distortion of the optical diffuser, thereby providing improved optical performance. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20100156922 | RENDERING OF AN IMAGE USING A MULTI-COMPONENT DISPLAY - A method of rendering an image using a multi-component display includes displaying a first image on a first display screen of the multi-component display, wherein the displaying the first image further includes displaying the first image with a first luminance. A second image is displayed on a second display screen of the multi-component display, wherein the first display screen and the second display screen overlap, and wherein the displaying the second image further includes displaying the second image with a second luminance. The displaying of the first image and the displaying of the second image further include displaying the first and second images in an overlapping manner to render the image, and wherein a perceived depth of the image is related to the first luminance and the second luminance. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100248577 | OPTICAL DIFFUSER - An improved optical diffuser for use in a multi-component display (MCD), and also to a method of manufacturing the same, is disclosed. Embodiments provide an optical diffuser film which may be manufactured with fewer manual operations, at a lower cost, and in larger volume than conventional optical diffusers. The optical diffuser film may include a flexible polymer substrate coupled to an optical diffuser material with a plurality of features for diffusing light. The optical diffuser film may be stored, transported, or otherwise handled more easily and with less damage than conventional optical diffusers. Additionally, the optical diffuser film may be coupled to a rigid substrate to reduce distortion of the optical diffuser, thereby providing improved optical performance. | 09-30-2010 |
Graham Bell, New South Wales AU
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| 20100010956 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE PROBABILITY THAT DATA IS ASSOCIATED WITH A SOURCE OF A PLURALITY OF SOURCES - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for determining the probability that sampled data, associated with a source and obtained from a plurality of data input sources, are from a known source, given prior observed data obtained by the plurality of data input sources for one or more known sources. In one embodiment the data input sources are sensors for detecting molecules conveyed though the air and the method comprises identifying a source of the molecules. The present invention also provides a method of determining information about the position of at least one sensor relative to a previously known type of source. | 01-14-2010 |
James Bell, Prescott, MI US
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| 20120131851 | PLANTER SLIP-COVER - The present invention discloses a planter slip-cover to provide a decorative covering around a planter or pot while offering structural support to the planter base and top edge. The planter slip-cover comprises a sleeve extending vertically around an outer surface of a planter, a bottom plate located at a lower portion of the sleeve, where the bottom plate rests beneath a base of the planter, a lip located at an upper portion of the sleeve, where the lip fits around a top edge of the planter, and a set of perforated flanges affixed within the lip wherein the set of perforated flanges are removed individually to create a customized fit around the top edge of the planter. | 05-31-2012 |
Jamie Bell, Auckland NZ
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| 20110218670 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING OBJECT LOAD ENGAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION AND DISENGAGEMENT BY AUTOMATED VEHICLES - A method and apparatus for sensing object load engagement, transportation and disengagement by automated vehicles is described. In one embodiment, the method includes processing data that is transmitted from a sensor array comprising at least one device for analyzing a plurality of objects that are placed throughout a physical environment, executing an object recognition process on the sensor array data using model information to identify at least one object, determining orientation information associated with the at least one object, wherein the orientation information is relative to the lift carriage and positioning at least one lifting element based on the orientation information. | 09-08-2011 |
Jeffrey Bell, Fountain Inn, SC US
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| 20110292567 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT TERMINATION AND ASSEMBLY BY MEANS OF TRANSIENT LIQUID PHASE SINTERING AND POLYMER SOLDER PASTES - A capacitor has first planer internal electrodes in electrical contact with a first external termination. Second planer internal electrodes are interleaved with the first planer internal electrodes wherein the second planer internal electrodes are in electrical contact with a second external termination. A dielectric is between the first planer internal electrodes and the second planer internal electrodes and at least one of the external terminations comprises a material selected from a polymer solder and a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive. | 12-01-2011 |
Judith A. Bell, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20120000870 | CLOTHING DISPLAY FIXTURE - A clothing display fixture includes a sleeve having an inner surface, an outer surface, a pair of opposing edges defining a top and a bottom, a joint, a first cross member and a second cross member. The first and second cross members have first lengthwise edges and opposing second lengthwise edges and first widthwise edges and opposing second widthwise edges. The first and second opposing widthwise edges are located adjacent to the inner surface of the sleeve such that the first widthwise edges span across the joint and wherein the first and second support members extend through a center of the sleeve. | 01-05-2012 |
Kenneth Ian Bell, Two Wells AU
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| 20100038154 | Lifting and Transportation Device - An improved lifting and transportation device including an attachment means adapted to engage a wheeled device to be transported; and one or more driving wheels adapted to engage the ground to propel said lifting and a transportation device, whereby, said lifting and transportation device is steerable by the independent engagement of said driving wheels; and a controller adapted to control the motion of said driving wheels and control the operation of said attachment means. The attachment means may be an attachment assembly with laterally opposed attachment brackets adapted to engage said wheeled device, whereby, a vertical actuator is used to adjust the vertical height of said attachment assembly and a horizontal actuator is used to adjust the horizontal separation of said laterally opposed attachment brackets | 02-18-2010 |
Leonid Bell, Haifa IL
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| 20080266450 | Generalized VBI waveform generator - Herein described are at least a method and a system for processing vertical blanking interval (VBI) data such that the VBI data is suitable for transmission to a receiver. The method comprises generating one or more digital symbols at a first frequency, shaping the one or more digital symbols into one or more VBI data samples, first determining a first value that specifies a number of possible points that may be interpolated between two consecutive data samples of the one or more VBI data samples, and second determining a second value that is equal to one plus the number of points skipped before a point of the possible points is selected, and outputting the selected point based on an output frequency. The system may be described as a generalized VBI waveform generator comprising a symbol generator, a shaping filter, and a variable linear interpolator. | 10-30-2008 |
Naomi Bell, Prescott, MI US
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| 20120131851 | PLANTER SLIP-COVER - The present invention discloses a planter slip-cover to provide a decorative covering around a planter or pot while offering structural support to the planter base and top edge. The planter slip-cover comprises a sleeve extending vertically around an outer surface of a planter, a bottom plate located at a lower portion of the sleeve, where the bottom plate rests beneath a base of the planter, a lip located at an upper portion of the sleeve, where the lip fits around a top edge of the planter, and a set of perforated flanges affixed within the lip wherein the set of perforated flanges are removed individually to create a customized fit around the top edge of the planter. | 05-31-2012 |
Peter Simpson Bell, Fayetteville, AR US
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| 20120040427 | Process for the production of ethanol and butanol - The present invention relates to a process for the production of ethanol and butanol from biomass, and in particular to a process for the production of ethanol and butanol using two separate fermentation steps, said process comprising: a) passing a biomass feedstock to a first fermentation step, b) in said first fermentation step subjecting the biomass feedstock to anaerobic fermentation at a pH below 6.0 and at a temperature in the range 20 to 700° C. and so as to convert the biomass to a product predominantly comprising acetic acid and butyric acid with at least a 2:1 ratio by weight of acetic acid to butyric acid, c) treating the product stream of step (b) to separate a solution comprising the acetic acid and butyric acid by: (i) separating a solution comprising the acetic acid and butyric acid from any residual solids and (ii) separating bacteria and/or pasteurising or sterilising the solution from the first fermentation step, and d) in a second fermentation step fermenting the solution comprising the acetic acid and butyric acid from step (c) to form ethanol and butanol. | 02-16-2012 |
Philip John Livingstone Bell, New South Wales AU
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| 20100068790 | NON-RECOMBINANT SACCHAROMYCES STRAINS THAT GROW ON XYLOSE - The present invention relates to methods for producing | 03-18-2010 |
| 20110183394 | METHOD OF PRODUCING YEAST BIOMASS - The invention relates to use of a substrate comprising C5 compound-containing material, in the growth of | 07-28-2011 |
Richard Anthony Bell, Queensland AU
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| 20090282727 | Cardboard Rodent Trap With Sliding Striker - A rodent trap comprising a body having a viewing aperture; a depressible trip located below the viewing aperture; a retainer operatively connected to the trip; a striker including a carriage; a pair of rails in which the carriage is able to slide, the rails located adjacent the viewing aperture; a biasing member connected to the striker to move the carriage; wherein the carriage is held in a set position by the retainer, the retainer releasing the carriage from the set position when the trip is depressed to allow the biasing member to move the carriage along the rails and across the viewing aperture. | 11-19-2009 |
Ridley Bell, Lindendale AU
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| 20110185460 | Blueberry plant named 'Ridley 1104' - A new and distinct cultivar of | 07-28-2011 |
Robert Stephen Bell, Carrum Downs AU
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| 20100127561 | REMOTE TRAILER BRAKE ACTIVATOR - A device for use with the air braking system of a vehicle of the type in which spring operated brakes are countered by air, has valves which charge and discharge the air storage tank of a trailer and an electronic receiver which switches the valves in response to phone and GPS signals. Discharge can proceed at two different rates in order to slow the trailer initially if the signal to brake is received while the trailer is travelling. The electronic receiver is also operable by a handheld signal generation in order to release the brakes and resume trailer travel. | 05-27-2010 |
Rodney Bell, Monivea IE
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| 20110066226 | Implantable Venous Valve for Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction - A venous valve is disclosed for implantation in and selectively restricting the outflow of blood from a penile vein to aid a user in achieving and/or maintaining an erection. The venous valve includes a self-expanding stent framework defining a blood flow lumen there through. The self-expanding stent framework is constructed to recoil from a radially compressed configuration in which the blood flow lumen is narrowed to restrict blood flow through the venous valve to a radially expanded configuration in which the blood flow lumen is fully open to permit unrestricted blood flow through the venous valve. A recoil delay component is attached to the self-expanding stent framework for slowing the recoil of the self-expanding stent framework to thereby provide an extended time period during which the blood flow lumen is narrowed and blood flow through the venous valve is restricted. | 03-17-2011 |
Ron Bell, New South Wales AU
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| 20080277245 | Liner Plate Replacement - A skirt for a material transport system, eg conveyor belt ( | 11-13-2008 |
Stephen G. Bell, Rome IT
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| 20080312652 | Reverse Sealing And Dissection Instrument - The invention relates to a device and related method for sealing and/or dissecting body tissue using a reverse action instrument. The devices and methods described permit laparoscopic or natural body orifice access to an anatomical space and facilitate sealing portions of tissue together, dissecting tissue or combinations thereof. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090216075 | Methods and Apparatus for Treating Pelvic Floor Prolapse - This invention relates to a surgical implant system for repairing pelvic prolapse in a patient. In particular, the present invention relates to an implant, a delivery device and a method for implanting and securing the implant to tissue structures in the pelvic region of the body. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090216253 | Methods and Apparatus for Treating Ventral Wall Hernia - This invention relates to a surgical implant system for repairing abdominal hernias and is particularly useful for repairing ventral hernias. In particular, the present invention relates to an implant, a delivery device and a method for implanting the implant. The implant is implanted in a substantially slackened condition relative to the ventral wall. | 08-27-2009 |
Stephen G. Bell, Eur Roma IT
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| 20100286481 | TISSUE RETRACTOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A tissue retractor is disclosed. The tissue retractor includes: a base support unit having an underside that is adapted to be conformable and to be removably attachable to a surface proximate to an incision; and a retractable member substantially inelastic in its central longitudinal axis and flexible in at least one axis deviating from said central longitudinal axis, wherein the retractable member is adapted to receive the mounting portion of an at least one tissue hook, the at least one tissue hook having a tissue engagement portion and a mounting portion, wherein the tissue engagement portion is capable of engaging tissue to be retracted, wherein said retractable member is retractable away from the incision, such that the tissue engagement portion of the tissue hook retracts tissue to which it is engaged, wherein said retractable member has a first end and a second end, wherein said retractable member is integrally formed with the base support unit via the first end, and wherein the second end of the retractable member has a securing mechanism for removably attaching the second end to a corresponding securing mechanism on the first end and/or the base support unit. | 11-11-2010 |
Stephen Graham Bell, Rome IT
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| 20090048585 | BRUSH DEVICE FOR GRASPING AND MANIPULATING TISSUE - A brush-like element can be housed within a vacuum sleeve for advancement through a natural orifice to tissue, such as an appendix or gall bladder or diverticulum, to be inverted pursuant to resolution of a malady associated with the tissue. The brush is advanced out of the sleeve into the tissue and if desired rotated, and vacuum may also be drawn through the sleeve to further grip the tissue. The brush is then retracted into the sleeve to clamp or trap the tissue for inversion or other manipulation. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090088678 | TRANSLUMENAL PERITONEAL ACCESS AND CATHETER THEREFOR - A working cannula is advanced through the urethra into the bladder. Gas is infused through the cannula into the bladder, pressurizing the bladder. A fenestrating shunt catheter is then advanced through the urethra into the bladder and against the wall of the bladder, fenestrating it. A distal segment of the shunt catheter is then advanced through the wall into the peritoneal space, while a more proximal segment of the shunt catheter remains in the bladder. Shunt holes are formed in both the distal segment and more proximal segment so that gas from the pressurized bladder flows through the shunt holes into the peritoneal space, insufflating the peritoneal space. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090138093 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER REPAIR - An arcuate nitinol splint with a rounded cross-section has two ends facing each other and spaced from each other. The splint is advanced through the mouth into the esophagus by an introducer device. By means of the device the splint is implanted completely into the wall of the esophageal sphincter to strengthen the sphincter. Materials other than Nitinol may be used. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20120010633 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SECURING TISSUE - A compression ring to grip and compress body structure such as diverticulum, hemorrhoids, and tissue adjacent a hole. A resilient ring-shaped body defines a compression channel, and one or more axially rigid elongated spikes extend from the body into the channel. The body defines a first axial segment surrounding the compression channel and a second axial segment surrounding the compression channel, with the spike being engaged only with the second axial segment. The first axial segment more tightly compresses the body structure than the second axial segment. | 01-12-2012 |
Thomas W. Bell, Reno, NV US
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| 20120074336 | LIGHT-DRIVEN ROTARY MOLECULAR MOTORS - Compounds of Formula ( | 03-29-2012 |