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Asa Black, El Paso, TX US
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| 20090104158 | Non-Embryonic Totipotent Blastomere-Like Stem Cells And Methods Therefor - Non-embryonic blastomere-like totipotent stem cells are disclosed. Most preferably, such cells are obtained from various tissues of postnatal mammals (e.g., using tissue biopsied from the mammal), are smaller than 1 μm, have normal karyotype, and do not spontaneously differentiate in serum-free medium without differentiation inhibitors. These non-embryonic blastomere-like totipotent stem cells typically express CD66e, CEA-CAM-1 and telomerase, but do not typically express CD10, SSEA-1, SSEA-3, and SSEA-4. Such blastomere-like totipotent cells can be differentiated into ectodermal, mesodermal, or endodermal tissues, including placental tissues and germ cells. Moreover, when implanted into a mammal, such cells will not be teratogenic. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090186334 | Non-Embryonic Totipotent Blastomere-Like Stem Cells And Methods Therefor - Human non-embryonic adult totipotent and pluripotent stem cells are isolated in a simplified serum-free and feeder cell-free process. Most remarkably, certain stem cells, and especially BLSCs, are extremely small, fail to exclude trypan blue, but are nevertheless able to proliferate from even high dilutions. Therefore, so obtained stem cells can be used to prepare true monoclonal stem cell populations, which are useful in numerous uses, including therapeutic, prophylactic, diagnostic, and research uses. | 07-23-2009 |
Bryan Black, Austin, TX US
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| 20080244224 | Scheduling a direct dependent instruction - In one embodiment, the present invention includes an apparatus having an instruction selector to select an instruction, where the selector is to store a dependent indicator to indicate a direct dependent consumer instruction of a producer instruction, a decode logic coupled to the instruction selector to receive the dependent indicator when the producer instruction is selected and to generate a wakeup signal for the direct dependent consumer instruction, and wakeup logic to receive the wakeup signal and to indicate that the producer instruction has been selected. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090001601 | MEMORY ARRAY ON MORE THAN ONE DIE - For one disclosed embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a first die including a first plurality of memory cells for a memory array and a second die including a second plurality of memory cells for the memory array. The second die may include a shared line for the memory array to conduct digital signals for memory cells of both the first and second plurality of memory cells. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20100149849 | MEMORY ARRAY ON MORE THAN ONE DIE - For one disclosed embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a first die including a first plurality of memory cells for a memory array and a second die including a second plurality of memory cells for the memory array. The second die may include a shared line for the memory array to conduct digital signals for memory cells of both the first and second plurality of memory cells. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 06-17-2010 |
Bryan Black, Spicewood, TX US
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| 20100237496 | Thermal Interface Material with Support Structure - Various semiconductor chip thermal interface material methods and apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of establishing thermal contact between a first semiconductor chip and a heat spreader is provided. The method includes placing a thermal interface material layer containing a support structure on the first semiconductor chip. The heat spreader is positioned proximate the thermal interface material layer. The thermal interface material layer is reflowed to establish thermal contact with both the first semiconductor chip and the heat spreader. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110057677 | DIE STACKING, TESTING AND PACKAGING FOR YIELD - A method to test and package dies so as to increase overall yield is provided. The method includes performing a wafer test on a first die and mounting the first die on a package substrate to form a partial package, if the wafer test of the first die is successful. The method further includes performing a system test on the partial package including the first die and stacking a second die on the first die if the system test on the partial package and the first die is successful. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110304051 | THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURE - Various semiconductor chip thermal interface material methods and apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of establishing thermal contact between a first semiconductor chip and a heat spreader is provided. The method includes placing a thermal interface material layer containing a support structure on the first semiconductor chip. The heat spreader is positioned proximate the thermal interface material layer. The thermal interface material layer is reflowed to establish thermal contact with both the first semiconductor chip and the heat spreader. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120038061 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP WITH OFFSET PADS - A semiconductor chip device includes a first semiconductor chip adapted to be stacked with a second semiconductor chip wherein the second semiconductor chip includes a side and first and second conductor structures projecting from the side. The first semiconductor chip includes a first edge, a first conductor pad, a first conductor pillar positioned on but laterally offset from the first conductor pad toward the first edge and that has a first lateral dimension and is adapted to couple to one of the first and second conductor structures, a second conductor pad positioned nearer the first edge than the first conductor pad, and a second conductor pillar positioned on but laterally offset from the second conductor pad and that has a second lateral dimension larger than the first lateral dimension and is adapted to couple to the other of the first and second conductor structures. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120043539 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP WITH THERMAL INTERFACE TAPE - A method of manufacturing is provided that includes applying a thermal interface tape to a side of a semiconductor wafer that includes at least one semiconductor chip. The thermal interface material tape is positioned on the at least one semiconductor chip. The at least one semiconductor chip is singulated from the semiconductor wafer with at least a portion of the thermal interface tape still attached to the semiconductor chip. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120043668 | STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A method of assembling a semiconductor chip device is provided that includes placing an interposer on a first semiconductor chip. The interposer includes a first surface seated on the first semiconductor chip and a second surface adapted to thermally contact a heat spreader. The second surface includes a first aperture. A second semiconductor chip is placed in the first aperture. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120043669 | STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP DEVICE WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT BOARD - A method of assembling a semiconductor chip device is provided that includes providing a circuit board including a surface with an aperture. A portion of a first heat spreader is positioned in the aperture. A stack is positioned on the first heat spreader. The stack includes a first semiconductor chip positioned on the first heat spreader and a substrate that has a first side coupled to the first semiconductor chip. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120061821 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP WITH REDUNDANT THRU-SILICON-VIAS - A semiconductor chip with conductive vias and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The method includes forming a first plurality of conductive vias in a layer of a first semiconductor chip. The first plurality of conductive vias includes first ends and second ends. A first conductor pad is formed in ohmic contact with the first ends of the first plurality of conductive vias. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120061852 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP DEVICE WITH POLYMERIC FILLER TRENCH - A method of manufacturing is provided that includes providing a semiconductor chip with an insulating layer. The insulating layer includes a trench. A second semiconductor chip is stacked on the first semiconductor chip to leave a gap. A polymeric filler is placed in the gap wherein a portion of the polymeric filler is drawn into the trench. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120061853 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP DEVICE WITH UNDERFILL - A method of manufacturing is provided that includes placing a removable cover on a surface of a substrate. The substrate includes a first semiconductor chip positioned on the surface. The first semiconductor chip includes a first sidewall. The removable cover includes a second sidewall positioned opposite the first sidewall. A first underfill is placed between the first semiconductor chip and the surface wherein the second sidewall provides a barrier to flow of the first underfill. Various apparatus are also disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120074579 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP WITH REINFORCING THROUGH-SILICON-VIAS - A method of manufacturing includes connecting a first end of a first through-silicon-via to a first die seal proximate a first side of a first semiconductor chip. A second end of the first thu-silicon-via is connected to a second die seal proximate a second side of the first semiconductor chip opposite the first side. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120075807 | STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP DEVICE WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A method of manufacturing is provided that includes placing a thermal management device in thermal contact with a first semiconductor chip of a semiconductor chip device. The semiconductor chip device includes a first substrate coupled to the first semiconductor chip. The first substrate has a first aperture. At least one of the first semiconductor chip and the thermal management device is at least partially positioned in the first aperture. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120098119 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP DEVICE WITH LIQUID THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL - A method of manufacturing is provided that includes providing a semiconductor chip device that has a circuit board and a first semiconductor chip coupled thereto. A lid is placed on the circuit board. The lid includes an opening and an internal cavity. A liquid thermal interface material is placed in the internal cavity for thermal contact with the first semiconductor chip and the circuit board. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120205791 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP WITH REINFORCING THROUGH-SILICON-VIAS - A method of manufacturing includes connecting a first end of a first through-silicon-via to a first die seal proximate a first side of a first semiconductor chip. A second end of the first thu-silicon-via is connected to a second die seal proximate a second side of the first semiconductor chip opposite the first side. | 08-16-2012 |
Bryan P. Black, Austin, TX US
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| 20090138688 | Multi-Die Processor - Disclosed are a multi-die processor apparatus and system. Processor logic to execute one or more instructions is allocated among two or more face-to-faces stacked dice. The processor includes a conductive interface between the stacked dice to facilitate die-to-die communication. | 05-28-2009 |
Damon Ray Black, Dallas, TX US
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| 20100077606 | METHOD OF FORMING A LEAD - An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead. | 04-01-2010 |
Daniel J. Black, Frisco, TX US
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| 20110125219 | IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR FOR NEUROSTIMULATION THAT COMPRISES THIN-OXIDE TRANSISTORS AND METHOD OF OPERATING A NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a method, of operating an IPG, comprises: generating a variable anode voltage by first circuitry to drive current during pulse generation, the first circuitry being programmable to generate the anode voltage from a plurality of voltages in response to a control signal; providing the anode voltage to a first circuit node; operating a transistor to control current flow between the first circuit node and an output of the IPG, wherein the transistor possesses a gate-to-source breakdown voltage; generating a first supply signal that is maintained at a voltage level equal to the anode voltage plus or minus a predetermined amount; and selectively applying the first supply signal and a second supply signal to a gate of the transistor to connect or disconnect the first circuit node in a circuit path with the output of the IPG. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125220 | IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR FOR NEUROSTIMULATION THAT COMPRISES VOLTAGE CONVERSION CIRCUITRY AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - In one embodiment, an implantable pulse generator (IPG) for generating electrical pulses for stimulation of tissue of a patient, comprises: a controller for controlling operations of the IPG; pulse generating circuitry for generating electrical pulses; and conversion circuitry for converting a received logic signal generated by a first voltage domain for provision to a second voltage domain, the conversion circuitry comprising a first stage and a second stage, wherein (i) the first stage receives first signals at first and second logic levels; (ii) the second stage receives second signals at third and fourth logic levels, (iii) the second stage comprising two sets of cross-coupled transistors for generating a rail-to-rail output at the third and fourth logic levels according to whether the received logic signal is at the first or second logic level. | 05-26-2011 |
Derek D. Black, Austin, TX US
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| 20090249750 | AUTOMATED COLLECTOR DEVICE AND METHODS - A collector device includes a collector connected to a positioner, such as a robot arm. The positioner can automatically move the collector in multiple dimensions to collect objects into the collector according to a specified collection pattern. By moving the collector in multiple dimensions, the positioner provides for objects to be arranged in the collector according to a specified pattern. The positioner can also move the collector so that the collected objects are transferred to a second collector for shipping, storage, and the like. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20110056176 | AUTOMATED COLLECTOR DEVICE AND METHODS - A collector device includes a collector connected to a positioner, such as a robot arm. The positioner can automatically move the collector in multiple dimensions to collect objects into the collector according to a specified collection pattern. By moving the collector in multiple dimensions, the positioner provides for objects to be arranged in the collector according to a specified pattern. The positioner can also move the collector so that the collected objects are transferred to a second collector for shipping, storage, and the like. | 03-10-2011 |
Francois Black, Pearland, TX US
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| 20100269676 | WELLBORE PERFORATING DEVICES - Wellbore perforating devices are disclosed. In one example, a wellbore perforating device includes a plurality of shaped charges and a holder that holds the plurality of shaped charges so that upon detonation the charges intersect a common plane extending transversely to the holder. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20120247771 | PERFORATING GUN AND ARMING METHOD - The perforating gun and methods of arming a perforating gun facilitates electrically connecting an arming device carrying the detonator to the loading tube carrying the explosive charges prior to ballistically connecting the arming device to the loading tube. Subsequent to establishing electrical continuity across the loading tube and arming device, the arming device can be ballistically connected to the loading tube thereby arming the perforating gun. | 10-04-2012 |
James T. Black, Austin, TX US
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| 20090086661 | Mobile computer with unattended online content processing - A system, method and program code are disclosed for the unattended monitoring, retrieval and storage of online content by a mobile information processing system operating in a low power mode. An intelligent wireless modem is activated when a mobile information processing system is operating in a low power state. The intelligent wireless modem detects the availability of a predetermined wireless network and establishes a connection. Predetermined online sites and services are then monitored by an unattended online content processor for the identification, retrieval, and subsequent storage of predetermined content. The stored content is subsequently retrieved and presented to the user for review and other operations when the mobile information processing system enters an initialization state. | 04-02-2009 |
James Timothy Black, Austin, TX US
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| 20090115788 | Mobile computer with auxiliary display on a secondary device - A system and method is disclosed for wirelessly communicating displayable information for display on an auxiliary display device. A primary display device comprising a first display and a first wireless modem generates displayable information. The availability of one or more auxiliary display devices and information is collected to determine which of the auxiliary display devices are supported by the primary display device. The power state of the primary display device is monitored. If it is operating in a full power state, a full auxiliary display output mode is maintained allowing all, or a subset, of the displayable information generated by the first display device to be displayed on supported auxiliary display devices. If it is operating in a low or off power state, a subset auxiliary display output mode is activated and a predetermined subset of the displayable information is displayed on the supported auxiliary display devices. | 05-07-2009 |
Jason Black, Austin, TX US
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| 20090043670 | System and method for network-based purchasing - Systems and methods for organizational purchasing are disclosed herein. More specifically, in certain embodiments a campaign corresponding to a product may be created and potential buyers informed of the campaign. These potential buyers may then themselves purchase the product in association with the campaign. In this manner not only are potential buyers informed that a product is being offered to one or more other buyers but the purchases of the individual buyers in association with the campaign may be aggregated to, for example, achieve a lower purchasing cost for each buyer relative to what the buyer would have paid if he had purchased only the quantity of product he desired. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090043671 | System and method for network-based purchasing - Systems and methods for organizational purchasing are disclosed herein. More specifically, in certain embodiments a campaign corresponding to a product may be created and potential buyers informed of the campaign. These potential buyers may then themselves purchase the product in association with the campaign. In this manner not only are potential buyers informed that a product is being offered to one or more other buyers but the purchases of the individual buyers in association with the campaign may be aggregated to, for example, achieve a lower purchasing cost for each buyer relative to what the buyer would have paid if he had purchased only the quantity of product he desired. | 02-12-2009 |
Jesse Raymond Black, Katy, TX US
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| 20120029239 | RECOVERY OF ACETOPHENONE DURING THE PRODUCTION OF PHENOL - A method for producing acetophenone comprising: treating one or more alkylbenzenes comprising s-butylbenzene to produce a feed comprising phenol and acetophenone; separating a crude phenol stream from the feed under crude phenol separation conditions effective to produce a crude phenol heavies; and, separating an acetophenone stream directly from the crude phenol heavies under azeotropic distillation conditions. | 02-02-2012 |
Joseph D. Black, Houston, TX US
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| 20120042132 | STORAGE SYSTEM WITH MIDDLE-WAY LOGICAL VOLUME - A storage system is disclosed including storage devices configured to store data, and a logical storage volume coupled to the storage devices and configured to store a subset of the data as segments. The storage system also includes a controller including a cache and memory. The memory is configured to include records such that each record corresponds with a segment in the logical storage volume and each record includes information regarding data stored in the corresponding segment. The controller is configured to access the records in response to a cache miss of the cache to determine if requested data from the cache miss is stored and ready for access in the logical storage volume. The controller is also configured to update the subset of data stored in the segments as a function of cache misses. | 02-16-2012 |
Joseph David Black, Houston, TX US
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| 20130086320 | MULTICAST WRITE COMMANDS - Techniques for implementing a multicast write command are described. A data block may be destined for multiple targets. The targets may be included in a list. A multicast write command may include the list. Write commands may be sent to each target in the list. | 04-04-2013 |
Michael L. Black, Austin, TX US
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| 20090057010 | COVER FOR TERMINATED CABLES - A cover includes a flexible polymeric body defining a longitudinally extending space and having an outer surface, a first end defining an opening providing access to the space, a second end opposite to the first end, and an attachment segment positioned near the second end. The opening and the space are configured to receive an end portion of a terminated cable. The attachment segment is configured to receive a pulling member. The cover may be positioned over an end portion of a terminated cable and attached to a pulling member to draw the terminated cable through a passageway. | 03-05-2009 |
Oliver M. Black, Galveston, TX US
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| 20110166465 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DELIVERING MEDICAL SERVICES FROM A REMOTE LOCATION - A system, program product, and methods related to enhanced medical services delivery to geographically distributed patient populations by remotely located physicians are provided. An embodiment of the system includes a remote medical services server, a plurality of patient electronic medical records stored in the memory of the remote medical services server, and a remote medical services program product stored in the memory of the remote medical services server adapted to access the plurality of patient electronic medical records to thereby allow display of and data entry in a selected patient electronic medical record. A patient medical service delivery station captures patient video images and displays remote physician video images. A remote physician medical service delivery suite in communication with the patient medical service delivery station through the communications network captures remote physician video images and displays patient video images and patient electronic medical records, to allow the remote physician to perform remote patient medical service delivery. | 07-07-2011 |
Richard Black, Houston, TX US
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| 20120285896 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MEASURE HYDROCARBONS PRODUCED FROM A WELL - A method and system for metering liquid production at a well comprises an actuated back pressure control valve, a liquid pump, a liquid flow meter and a pressure sensor, both intermediate the liquid pump and the back pressure control valve, and a separator having a liquid discharge conduit, a pressure sensor and a liquid/gas interface sensor disposed to monitor a section of the separator. The liquid pump receives a stream of liquid removed from the monitored section of the separator and moves the liquid stream through the flow meter and the back pressure control valve. A controller receives signals from the pressure sensors and the interface sensor, and operates the liquid pump at a speed to maintain an interface in the monitored section within a predetermined range while positioning the back pressure control valve to maintain the pressure at the flow meter above a pressure at which bubbles may form. | 11-15-2012 |
Robert B. Black, Austin, TX US
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| 20090161574 | Method and System for Establishing a Communications Connection - According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for establishing a communications connection is provided. The method includes transmitting, by a digital subscriber line access multiplexer to a communications device, a plurality of parameters each representing a different indication of a same feature of the digital subscriber line access multiplexer. Each parameter is correlated with one or more communications settings. The method also includes establishing a plurality of digital subscriber line connections with the communications device. Each connection corresponds with a particular one of the parameters. The method also includes selecting one of the connections as meeting a predetermined criteria. The method also includes identifying one of the parameters that corresponds to the selected connection. The method also includes establishing a digital subscriber line connection with the communications device using at least one communications setting correlated with the identified parameter. | 06-25-2009 |
Stephanie Black, Grapevine, TX US
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| 20120215578 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING WORKFLOWS AND MANAGNG STAFF AND ENGAGEMENTS - The present invention relates to software and a method of use for implementing workflows and managing engagements and staff. More particularly, the present invention relates to a software module tracking data of staff, engagements and workflows and a method of using such data in the management of staff and assignment of tasks. Information concerning employees is input into a database by the manager and the employees, and is tracked therein. The information concerning an employee includes an employee's availability, ability and experience. Workflow/Task information is input into the database when either a client makes a request for service of the business, or a workflow/task internal to the business is needed to be performed. Task information includes the nature of the work and deadlines. Task information is compared to the employee information. A list is automatically generated naming the employees best suited to the mandate of the task. The manager then chooses a name from the top of the list and assigns the task to that employee. | 08-23-2012 |
Stephanie J. Black, Grapevine, TX US
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| 20110055100 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION RELATED SERVICES - Systems and techniques are disclosed that provide a comprehensive and integrated professional education and training platform, especially in the areas of tax, financial auditing and reporting, and planning and risk assessment. The systems and techniques allow an administrator to identify a subset of learning courses from a set of available learning courses for association with an educational product, and to assign individuals to each of the subset of learning courses. | 03-03-2011 |
Stephanie Jeanne Black, Grapevine, TX US
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| 20110055035 | Method and system for integrated professional continuing education related services - The present invention provides a computer-implemented integrated professional services research, resource, and education delivery and management system. The invention integrates the professional services delivery aspect with the professional education, training and requirements aspect associated with professional services firms and concerns. The invention provides electronic filing and reporting of requirements related documents to maintain state certifications. By providing a more efficient learning environment that is more fully integrated in the practice of a given profession, the present invention promotes an environment that more quickly advances and cultivates the skills of professionals, especially those with little experience, and more closely relates such development with the particular areas in which the individual is engaged in the practice and delivery of professional services, thereby enhancing value delivered to the client. | 03-03-2011 |
Suzan Gail Black, Dayton, TX US
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| 20110226258 | Uterus Implant - A uterine implant device suitable for treatment of vaginal vault prolapsed which occurs in a women after a partial or total hysterectomy. The implant device is formed in the shape of a normal uterus and filled with a suitable fluid. The uterine implant device is placed within the pelvic vault and can be held in place by sutured attached ligaments or scar tissue. The implant device can be inserted utilizing surgery or a specialized insertion tool. | 09-22-2011 |