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Andrew Byrd, Bethesda, MD US
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| 20080311125 | Scytovirin Domain 1 Related Polypeptides - A scytovirin domain 1 (SD1) polypeptide, a nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide, and related fusion proteins, conjugates, isolated cells, vectors, and antibodies, as well as a method of inhibiting a viral infection using the same. | 12-18-2008 |
Brian C. Byrd, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20110269367 | Expandable Packaging Assembly - A packaging assembly for a reconfigurable toy includes a base component and a side component movably connected to the base component. The toy includes a main body and an extendable member movably connected to the main body. The toy is reconfigurable between a first configuration in which the extendable member is retracted relative to the main body and a second configuration in which the extendable member is extended relative to the main body. The main body of the toy is coupled to the base component and the extendable member of the toy is coupled to the side component, so that the toy is reconfigurable between its first configuration and its second configuration while remaining coupled to the packaging assembly. | 11-03-2011 |
Brian D. Byrd, North Webster, IN US
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| 20100010635 | TIBIAL TRIALING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF TRIALING A TIBIAL IMPLANT - A trialing assembly for use during knee replacement procedures to determine size and position of a tibial plate implant as well as the size and thickness of the articular surface prior to implantation of the implant. The trialing assembly includes a broaching plate having a tibia engaging bottom surface adapted for placement atop a tibia and an opposite top surface, the bottom and top surfaces extending between an anterior edge and a posterior edge of the broaching plate. The broaching plate includes an anterior rail and a posterior rail protruding superiorly from the top surface and extending along the anterior and posterior edges, respectively. A trialing plate is configured to removably fit atop the broaching plate between the anterior and posterior rails. The trialing plate includes an engagement member extending from a superior surface of the trialing plate and adapted to engage with an articular surface provisional. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20120035735 | TIBIAL PROSTHESIS - A tibial prosthesis, and, particularly, a fixed bearing tibial prosthesis has a two-pronged securement mechanism. The securement mechanism may or may not be angled. Advantageously, the securement mechanism, working alone or in cooperation with other securement features, minimizes micromotion between the tibial tray and tibial bearing component. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035737 | TIBIAL PROSTHESIS - A tibial prosthesis has a bearing component configured for an anterior-medial insertion, which advantageously avoids the extensor mechanism of the knee. A tibial tray may include a banana-shaped boss that corresponds to a notch formed in the bearing component. After the bearing component is inserted along the anterior-medial path, the boss is received within the notch by rotating the bearing component with respect to the tibial tray. This rotation seat the bearing component upon the tibial tray in the manner of a fixed-bearing prosthesis. Alternatively, the boss and notch may define angled central axes which allow straight anterior-medial insertion of the bearing component and locking engagement to the tibial tray. | 02-09-2012 |
Carol Byrd, Birmingham, AL US
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| 20110111930 | Byrdband arm training apparatus - The present invention is related to sports training devices and, more particularly, to an arm training device for use in running related sports. The purpose of the invention is to hold the arm as close as possible at a 90 degree angle while running. The device comprises of a pair of poly-elastic webbing that is attached to both arms. The device is connected by a central segment. The central segment is attached to the lower wrist and upper bicep crease by buckles that the webbing is inserted through and then attached by velcro to create a loop. The loop can be adjusted to fit most arm and wrist sizes. The poly-elastic webbing holds the arm at almost a 90 degree angle while running. As result of the elasticity of the material, the arm will move forward and backwards faster while improving speed and technique. | 05-12-2011 |
Charles Bryan Byrd, Oakdale, MN US
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| 20120022355 | Integrated electrophysiology and ultrasound imaging system - An integrated electrophysiology and ultrasound imaging system includes a workstation, electrophysiology processing circuits, a compact ultrasound imaging system having a combination of an isolation circuit, an ultrasound signal generator, and a beam former within a single unit. The integrated workstation provides a single control interface and data display for the electrophysiology and ultrasound imaging subsystems. Integrating the control of electrophysiology and ultrasound imaging equipment within a single workstation reduces clinician workload. | 01-26-2012 |
Charles Bryan Byrd, Medford, NJ US
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| 20090264759 | Ultrasound Imaging Catheter With Pivoting Head - An ultrasound imaging catheter system includes a pivot head assembly coupled between a ultrasound transducer array and the distal end of the catheter. The pivot head assembly includes a pivot joint enabling the transducer array to pivot through a large angle about the catheter centerline in response pivot cables controlled by a wheel within a handle assembly. Pivoting the ultrasound transducer array approximately 90° once the catheter is positioned by rotating the catheter shaft and bending the distal section of the catheter, clinicians may obtain orthogonal 2-D ultrasound images of anatomical structures of interest in 3-D space. Combining bending of the catheter by steering controls with pivoting of the transducer head enables a greater range of viewing perspectives. The pivot head assembly enables the transducer array to pan through a large angle to image of a larger volume than possible with conventional ultrasound imaging catheter systems. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100106011 | Method and apparatus for localizing an ultrasound catheter - An imaging system is provided with an ultrasound catheter and a controller coupled to the ultrasound catheter. The catheter includes a localizer sensor configured to generate positional information for the ultrasound catheter, and an imaging ultrasound sensor having a restricted field of view. The controller co-registers images from the imaging ultrasound sensor with positional information from the localizer sensor. | 04-29-2010 |
Charles Max Byrd, White Plains, NY US
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| 20080310981 | POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT FLOW SEPARATOR - A positive displacement flow separator contains a rotor portion positioned inside a casing portion to act as a least area rotor which captures a volume and moves the volume along the length of the separator. The rotor portion contains a plurality of lobes which interact with grooves in the casing portion, such that the interaction of the lobes and grooves create barriers which capture the volume The creation of the volume creates a flow barrier between a downstream end of the separator and an upstream end of the separator. The flow separator is coupled to a combustion portion to provide a flow of material to the combustion portion. | 12-18-2008 |
Chelsea M. Byrd, Corvallis, OR US
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| 20100189685 | Antiviral Drugs for Treatment or Prevention of Dengue Infection - Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by flavivirus is disclosed, i.e., including but not limited to, Dengue virus, West Nile virus, yellow fever virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, and tick-borne encephalitis virus. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110158940 | SAMLL MOLECULE INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF DENGUE VIRUS INFECTION - Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by flavivirus is disclosed, i.e., including but not limited to, Dengue virus, West Nile virus, yellow fever virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, and tick-borne encephalitis virus. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120022046 | Thienopyridine Derivatives for the Treatment and Prevention of Dengue Virus Infections - Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain thienopyridine derivative compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by flavivirus is disclosed, i.e., including but not limited to, Dengue virus, West Nile virus, yellow fever virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, and tick-borne encephalitis virus. | 01-26-2012 |
Christopher Byrd, New Milford, CT US
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| 20100153261 | System and method for providing transaction classification - A method and system provide transaction classification. The method and system provide an extensible markup language (XML) representation of real transaction instance data collected from a data collection agent, provide an XML based rule engine that enables a user to define a classification rule for classifying the real transaction instance data, and provide a user interface to enable the user to navigate among the real transaction instance data to define the classification rule. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20120096004 | TRANSACTION CLASSIFICATION RULE GENERATION - A method, executed by a processor, for generating a transaction classification rule that can be applied to unclassified transactions. The method includes receiving an identification of an existing unclassified transaction upon which the classification rule will be based; generating identification rules to identify subsequent unclassified transactions as similar to the existing unclassified transaction; generating the classification rule using the identified transaction; and storing the classification rule for application to the subsequent unclassified transactions. Application of the generated classification rule to the subsequent unclassified transactions produces transactions classified according to the classification rule. | 04-19-2012 |
Christopher M. Byrd, Elkhart, IN US
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| 20100191341 | LATERAL CONDYLE POSTERIOR INFLECTION FOR TOTAL KNEE IMPLANT - A prosthetic knee includes a femoral component and a tibial component that cooperate to promote joint stability in deep flexion of the knee. An articulating surface of the femoral component transitions from a convex curvature to a concave curvature at a femoral inflection point. An articulating surface of the tibial component transitions from a concave curvature to a convex curvature at a tibial inflection point. The femoral and tibial inflection points cooperate during flexion of the knee so that the concave curvature of the femoral component mates with the convex curvature of the tibial component. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100191342 | TOTAL KNEE IMPLANT - A knee prosthesis is provided for use in knee arthroplasty. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a tibial prosthesis having a tibial baseplate with a fixed medial bearing component and a mobile lateral bearing component. In one exemplary embodiment, the lateral bearing component is secured to the lateral portion of the tibial baseplate utilizing at least one prosthetic ligament. Additionally, in one exemplary embodiment, a stop is provided to limit anterior or posterior movement of the lateral bearing component relative to the tibial baseplate. For example, the stop may be defined by cooperating shoulders formed on the lateral bearing and the tibial baseplate. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110218541 | FEMORAL CUT GUIDE - The present disclosure provides a femoral cut guide for preparing a distal femur to receive a prosthetic femoral component of a knee implant. The prosthetic femoral component includes a central box. The femoral cut guide replicates the size and shape of the prosthetic femoral component, such that the femoral cut guide may serve as a trial or provisional component used to reduce and test the prepared knee joint before implanting the final prosthetic femoral component. The femoral cut guide includes a detachable box cut guide for preparing the distal femur to receive the central box of the prosthetic femoral component. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120095563 | ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT SUBSTITUTING KNEE IMPLANTS - The present disclosure provides knee prostheses that replicate at least a portion of the function of an individual patient's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). An exemplary knee prosthesis includes a femoral component configured to be implanted on the distal end of the patient's femur and a tibial component configured to be implanted on the proximal end of the patient's tibia. In extension, the femoral component and the tibial component may cooperate to limit anterior movement of the tibial component relative to the femoral component. In flexion, the femoral component may be free to rotate relative to the tibial component. | 04-19-2012 |
Christopher Thomas Byrd, Clarkston, MI US
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| 20090272508 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF PAPER STOCK - A sheet formation section of a paper machine includes a sensor that measures a first characteristic of a sheet of paper being formed. The sensor may measure a characteristic such as streaking, rises, depressions, or smoothness. The sheet formation section also includes an apparatus that applies a magnetic field to the sheet of paper being formed. The machine also includes a controller that causes the apparatus to apply the magnetic field in response to a signal from the sensor representative of the first characteristic. The magnetic field transforms a second characteristic of the sheet of paper. The apparatus may transform a characteristic such as water content or fiber orientation. | 11-05-2009 |
Crystal Dawn Hege Byrd, Lexington, NC US
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| 20120125354 | Fire-Cured Tobacco Extract and Tobacco Products Made Therefrom - The invention provides a tobacco product including a flavorful tobacco composition in the form of an extract of a fire-cured tobacco material. Exemplary tobacco products include smoking articles, smokeless tobacco compositions, and aerosol-generating devices that do not burn tobacco. The invention also provides a process for preparing a smokeless tobacco composition, the method including: mixing a fire-cured tobacco material having a first benzo[a]pyrene concentration with water to produce an aqueous slurry; maintaining the slurry for a time and at a temperature sufficient to form a fire-cured tobacco extract, the aqueous fire-cured tobacco extract exhibiting a second benzo[a]pyrene concentration lower than the first benzo[a]pyrene concentration; separating the aqueous fire-cured tobacco extract from a residual pulp material, and mixing the aqueous fire-cured tobacco extract with a tobacco or non-tobacco plant material to form a smokeless tobacco composition. | 05-24-2012 |
Dannie D. Byrd, Willmore, KY US
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| 20090272836 | Hands-free paper towel dispenser - A hands-free towel dispenser is provided which utilizes an active sensing system, preferably an infra-red system, for detecting when a dispense of toweling should occur. The control for the dispenser is designed for low power use, thereby allowing the dispenser to be battery powered. The dispenser can also be powered by a solar panel, either in addition to or in place of, the batteries. Thus, the dispenser can be used in all lighting conditions. In addition, the dispenser is microprocessor controlled, thereby reducing costs and adding flexibility and functionality. | 11-05-2009 |
David Byrd, Louisville, KY US
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| 20110004287 | Bifurcated Stent and Delivery System - Systems for delivering a bifurcated stent to a bifurcation site comprise catheters and/or bifurcated stents delivered therefrom. | 01-06-2011 |
David A. Byrd, Puyallup, WA US
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| 20090213678 | High yielding, voltage, temperature, and process insensitive lateral poly fuse memory - The present invention, generally speaking, provides for a non volatile memory cell requiring no extra process steps. In one embodiment, the non volatile memory cell is a lateral polysilicon programmable read only memory cell, in particular a lateral poly fuse memory cell. Technique are provided to achieve a high yielding, voltage, temperature, and process insensitive lateral poly fuse memory. In one embodiment, a fusible link memory circuit includes a fusible link memory element and a programming circuit. The programming circuit includes a replica of the fusible link memory element and a programming current source for producing a known current density in the fusible link memory element in spite of variations including at least process variations. | 08-27-2009 |
Derek Byrd, Rochester Hills, MI US
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| 20120091058 | MODULAR BIOREACTOR SYSTEM - A modular, vertical bioreactor system includes a plurality of vertical bioreactor chambers each of which encloses an interior volume and has a height dimension which is greater than its width dimension; a drain manifold which maintains the bioreactor chambers in a spaced apart relationship and defines a fluid channel which is in fluid communication with each of the vertical bioreactor chambers; and, a fluid delivery assembly which delivers a fluid to each of the bioreactors. The system may be reconfigured so as to accommodate varying applications. The system may be integrated with an aquaculture system. | 04-19-2012 |
Devan Byrd, Birminham, AL US
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| 20110111930 | Byrdband arm training apparatus - The present invention is related to sports training devices and, more particularly, to an arm training device for use in running related sports. The purpose of the invention is to hold the arm as close as possible at a 90 degree angle while running. The device comprises of a pair of poly-elastic webbing that is attached to both arms. The device is connected by a central segment. The central segment is attached to the lower wrist and upper bicep crease by buckles that the webbing is inserted through and then attached by velcro to create a loop. The loop can be adjusted to fit most arm and wrist sizes. The poly-elastic webbing holds the arm at almost a 90 degree angle while running. As result of the elasticity of the material, the arm will move forward and backwards faster while improving speed and technique. | 05-12-2011 |
Devon R.n. Byrd, Frederick, VA US
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| 20080241889 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SYNTHESIS OF NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES USING MULTIPLE RECOGNITION SITES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for recombinational cloning. The compositions include vectors having multiple recombination sites and/or multiple topoisomerase recognition sites. The methods permit the simultaneous cloning of two or more different nucleic acid molecules. In some embodiments the molecules are fused together while in other embodiments the molecules are inserted into distinct sites in a vector. The invention also generally provides for linking or joining through recombination a number of molecules and/or compounds (e.g., chemical compounds, drugs, proteins or peptides, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, etc.) which may be the same or different. The invention also provides host cells comprising nucleic acid molecules of the invention or prepared according to the methods of the invention, and also provides kits comprising the compositions, host cells and nucleic acid molecules of the invention, which may be used to synthesize nucleic acid molecules according to the methods of the invention. | 10-02-2008 |
Devon R.n. Byrd, Fredericksburg, MD US
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| 20110275541 | USE OF MULTIPLE RECOMBINATION SITES WITH UNIQUE SPECIFICITY IN COMBINATIONAL CLONING - The present invention provides compositions and methods for recombinational cloning. The compositions include vectors having multiple recombination sites with unique specificity. The methods permit the simultaneous cloning of two or more different nucleic acid molecules. In some embodiments the molecules are fused together while in other embodiments the molecules are inserted into distinct sites in a vector. The invention also generally provides for linking or joining through recombination a number of molecules and/or compounds (e.g., chemical compounds, drugs, proteins or peptides, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, etc.) which may be the same or different. Such molecules and/or compounds or combinations of such molecules and/or compounds can also be bound through recombination to various structures or supports according to the invention. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110281767 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - The present invention provides materials and methods for the utilization of the specific interaction of replication termination sequences with their binding proteins in molecular biology applications. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110306098 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE IN ISOLATION OF NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES - The present invention relates generally to recombinant genetic technology. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for use in selection and isolation of nucleic acid molecules. The invention further relates to methods for the preparation of individual nucleic acid molecules and populations of nucleic acid molecules, as well as nucleic acid molecules produced by these methods. The invention also relates to screening and/or selection methods for identifying and/or isolating nucleic acid molecules which have one or more common features (e.g., characteristics, activities, etc) and populations of nucleic acid molecules which share one or more features. | 12-15-2011 |
Devon R. N. Byrd, Fredericksburg, VA US
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| 20100267128 | Compositions and method for use in isolation of nucleic acid molecules - The present invention relates generally to recombinant genetic technology. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for use in selection and isolation of nucleic acid molecules. The invention further relates to methods for the preparation of individual nucleic acid molecules and populations of nucleic acid molecules, as well as nucleic acid molecules produced by these methods. The invention also relates to screening and/or selection methods for identifying and/or isolating nucleic acid molecules which have one or more common features (e.g., characteristics, activities, etc) and populations of nucleic acid molecules which share one or more features. | 10-21-2010 |
Eric Troy Byrd, Willow Spring, NC US
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| 20090060428 | Methods for Accessing a Fiber Within a Fiber Optic Cable to Splice Thereto and Tools for Use with the Same - Apparatus for accessing a length of a selected one or more of a plurality of optical fibers within an outer protective jacket of a cable including the plurality of optical fibers and at least one strength member extending longitudinally therein include a cable positioning fixture. The cable positioning fixture is configured to receive a portion of the cable therein and to establish a desired orientation of the portion of the cable in the fixture relative to the at least one strength member therein while a cutting member removes a scalloped segment from the outer protective jacket. | 03-05-2009 |
Eugene Byrd, Birmingham, AL US
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| 20110111930 | Byrdband arm training apparatus - The present invention is related to sports training devices and, more particularly, to an arm training device for use in running related sports. The purpose of the invention is to hold the arm as close as possible at a 90 degree angle while running. The device comprises of a pair of poly-elastic webbing that is attached to both arms. The device is connected by a central segment. The central segment is attached to the lower wrist and upper bicep crease by buckles that the webbing is inserted through and then attached by velcro to create a loop. The loop can be adjusted to fit most arm and wrist sizes. The poly-elastic webbing holds the arm at almost a 90 degree angle while running. As result of the elasticity of the material, the arm will move forward and backwards faster while improving speed and technique. | 05-12-2011 |
Gregory T. Byrd, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20090063289 | TRUSTED STATEMENT VERIFICATION FOR DATA PRIVACY - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to privacy data management and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for trusted statement verification for data privacy. In one embodiment of the invention, a method for trusted statement verification for data privacy can be provided. The method can include deducing a claim from an attribute for personal data for an end user, receiving a request from a personal data consumer to vouch for an assertion based upon the attribute, comparing the assertion to the claim, and providing a voucher for the assertion to the personal data consumer on behalf of the end user if the claim supports the assertion without revealing the attribute to the personal data consumer. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090171989 | Identity Data Model Broker - A method, system and computer program product for handling identity data from heterogeneous sources utilizes an Identity Data Model Broker (IDMB). The IDMB maps fields between heterogeneous data sources, served by disparate Identity Attribute Service (IdAS) context providers, to establish a normalized data format. Within an IdAS, an abstract data model, which is brokered the IDMB, is created to present a normalized view of the data from the IDMB. When a request for data is received at the IdAS, the requested data is retrieved from appropriate data sources, through respective IdAS context providers, normalized to the abstract data model, and provided to the requester by the IdAS, such that the heterogeneous data sources are shielded from the requester. | 07-02-2009 |
Isaac Wyatt Byrd, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20120093870 | ATTENUATED ENTEROHEMORRHAGIC E.COLI-BASED VACCINE VECTOR AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - An attenuated enterohemorrhagic | 04-19-2012 |
Israel Byrd, Richfield, MN US
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| 20100286530 | Photodynamic-based tissue sensing device and method - A system and method for diagnosis or treatment of tissue is provided. One or more optic fibers are disposed within a deformable, tubular body. An electronic control unit activates an electromagnetic radiation source to direct a first set of electromagnetic radiation through a first optic fiber to the tissue. The unit also receives a signal generated by an electromagnetic radiation sensor in response to a second set of electromagnetic radiation received through the first optic or a second fiber. The second set of electromagnetic radiation originates from the tissue in response to the first set of electromagnetic radiation and may be reflected or emitted by a substance contained in the tissue that alters radiation characteristics of the tissue. Finally, the unit is configured to determine a characteristic of the tissue (e.g. the distance from the tissue to the tubular body) responsive to the signal. | 11-11-2010 |
Israel A. Byrd, Richfield, MN US
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| 20090171337 | Photodynamic-Based Cardiac Ablation Device and Method Via the Esophagus - A method and system for ablation of cardiac tissue in a living being via the esophagus is provided. The method includes the step of introducing a photodynamic substance to the cardiac tissue. A deformable, elongated body defining a proximal end and a distal end is inserted into an esophagus of the living being. The distal end of the elongated body is located proximate the cardiac tissue. A first set of electromagnetic radiation is then directed from the distal end of the elongated body towards the cardiac tissue. Reflective and opaque surfaces at the distal end of the elongated body may be used to direct the electromagnetic radiation and an expandable membrane at the distal end may be used to urge the distal end of the elongated body to a predetermined position within the esophagus. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171349 | ADJUSTABLE LENGTH FLEXIBLE POLYMER ELECTRODE CATHETER AND METHOD FOR ABLATION - An ablation catheter includes a flexible elongated shaft having a flexible electrode at its distal end. The flexible electrode includes an inner, flexible, electrically-conductive element and an outer, flexible, electrically-conductive polymer layer in electrical contact with the inner, flexible, electrically-conductive element. The catheter further includes an electrically insulative sheath surrounding at least a portion of the flexible electrode and a linear displacement mechanism capable of adjusting at least one of the electrically insulative sheath and the flexible electrode to vary a length of the flexible electrode exposed at the distal end of the shaft. Also disclosed is an adjustable length ablation electrode and methods of ablating tissue. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100168550 | MULTIPLE SHELL CONSTRUCTION TO EMULATE CHAMBER CONTRACTION WITH A MAPPING SYSTEM - A system for constructing multiple shells (electronic models) indicative of the geometry and/or volume of a bodily lumen, such as a heart chamber, is configured to collect a plurality of location data points as the electrode is swept within the chamber. Each of the collected data points has an associated measured cardiac phase at which such point was acquired. The system is configured to segregate the collected electrode locations into sets based on the phase. Each set is characterized by a particular, associated phase of its constituent electrode locations. The system is configured to generate, for each set, a respective shell that will represent the chamber at the associated phase. The shells, once constructed, may be used for or in connection with a variety of diagnostic, mapping, and/or therapeutic procedures. The system is also configured to verify that the electrode is in contact with the heart tissue before using the collected data point in the shell construction (e.g., using a phase angle parameter to verify contact). | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110028837 | Photodynamic-based myocardial mapping device and method - A photodynamic mapping device includes a shaft with a proximal end and a distal end, at least one optical electrode at the distal end of the shaft, and at least one optical fiber positioned inside the shaft. In embodiments, the at least one optical fiber extends from the distal end of the shaft and is coupled to the at least one optical electrode provided at or about an outer surface of the device. In an embodiment, at least one optical fiber is coupled, at or about the proximal end of the shaft, to a light source coupled and an optical sensor. An analyzer can be coupled to the optical sensor. Embodiments of such devices can be configured to deliver substances, such as photodynamic therapeutic substances. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110118727 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE FORMATION OF A LESION IN TISSUE - A method and system for assessing lesion formation in tissue is provided. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to acquire magnitudes for a component of a complex impedance between an electrode and tissue, and the power applied to the tissue during lesion formation. The ECU is configured to calculate a value responsive to the complex impedance component and the power. The value is indicative of a predicted lesion depth, a likelihood the lesion has reached a predetermined depth, or a predicted tissue temperature. The method includes acquiring magnitudes for a component of a complex impedance between an electrode and tissue and the power applied during lesion formation. The method includes calculating a value responsive to the complex impedance component and the power, the value being indicative of a predicted lesion depth, a likelihood the lesion has reached a predetermined depth, and/or a predicted tissue temperature. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110144524 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR REAL-TIME RF LESION DEPTH DISPLAY - A system for displaying characteristics of target tissue during an ablation procedure is provided that includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to receive data regarding electrical properties of the target tissue for a time period. The ECU is also configured to determine a value responsive to the data and indicative of at least one of a predicted depth of a lesion in the target tissue, a predicted temperature of the target tissue, and a likelihood of steam pop of the target tissue for the time period. The system further includes a display device operatively connected to the ECU. The display device is configured to receive the value and display a visual representation indicative of at least one of a predicted depth of a lesion in the target tissue, a predicted temperature of the target tissue, and a likelihood of steam pop of the target tissue for the time period. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110144657 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE LIKELIHOOD OF ENDOCARDIAL BAROTRAUMA IN TISSUE DURING ABLATION - A method and system for determining a likelihood of barotrauma occurring in tissue during the formation of a lesion therein is provided. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU is configured to acquire at least one value of at least one component of a complex impedance between an electrode and the tissue. The ECU is further configured to calculate an index responsive to the at least one value of the at least one complex impedance component. The index is indicative of a likelihood of barotrauma occurring in the tissue. The method comprises acquiring at least one value of at least one component of a complex impedance between an electrode and the tissue. The method further comprises calculating an index responsive to the at least one value of the at least one complex impedance component. The calculating index is indicative of a likelihood of barotrauma occurring in the tissue. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120059255 | CATHETER SYSTEMS - Catheter systems include direction-sensitive, multi-polar tip electrode assemblies for electroporation-mediated therapy, electroporation-induced primary necrosis therapy and electric field-induced apoptosis therapy, including configurations for producing narrow, linear lesions as well as distributed, wide area lesions. A monitoring system for electroporation therapy includes a mechanism for delivering electrochromic dyes to a tissue site as well as a fiber optic arrangement to optically monitor the progress of the therapy as well as to confirm success post-therapy. A fiber optic temperature sensing electrode catheter includes a tip electrode having a cavity whose inner surface is impregnated or coated with thermochromic/thermotropic material that changes color with changes in temperature. An optic fiber/detector arrangement monitors the thermochromic or thermotropic materials, acquiring a light signal and generating an output signal indicative of the spectrum of the light signal. An analyzer determines an electrode temperature based on the detector output and predetermined spectrum versus temperature calibration data. | 03-08-2012 |
Isreal A. Byrd, Richfield, MN US
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| 20090171331 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PHOTODYNAMIC-BASED CARDIAC ABLATION VIA THE ESOPHAGUS - Systems and methods for photodynamic ablation of cardiac tissue via an esophagus are disclosed. An exemplary system includes an ablation catheter having an expandable distal end for securing the ablation catheter in the esophagus. The distal end of the ablation catheter contains at least one light source operable to activate a photodynamic substance delivered to the target area of the cardiac tissue to be ablated and form a lesion. The system also includes at least one feedback device contained in the distal end of the ablation catheter. The at least one feedback device provides feedback for at least one of: positioning a distal end of an ablation catheter in a desired position in the esophagus adjacent a target area of the cardiac tissue to be ablated, forming an adequate lesion, and assessing lesion formation. | 07-02-2009 |
Jerome Byrd, Westminster, MD US
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| 20110049839 | GARBAGE CAN CART - A garbage can cart having a rectangular platform base and back, front and side walls in which one or more garbage cans may be placed for storage and transport for disposal. The platform base is supported by a pair of wheels at the rear and a U-bar below the front of the base. A handle bar protrudes upward from the rear wall and curves rearward past the wheels for manually moving the cart. A tow adapter comprising a pair of straps is connected to the rear wall below the handle, the straps extending to distal tow block(s) that may be placed in the trunk of a vehicle and secured therein by closing the trunk. Pulling the tow straps tilts the cart backward about its wheels and lifts the U-bar support from the ground until the handle abuts the tow straps, thereby allowing towing of the cart behind the vehicle. | 03-03-2011 |
John Byrd, Columbus, OH US
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| 20110251240 | Dosing Regimen of Flavopiridol for Treating Cancer - A dosing regimen comprising a therapeutically effective amount of flavopiridol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof optionally in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suitable for bolus infusion and subsequently for infusion is disclosed and claimed. Also disclosed and claimed is a method of treating a variety of cancers in a patient comprising administering to said patient the dosing regimen of the invention. | 10-13-2011 |
John C. Byrd, Columbus, OH US
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| 20100272636 | Anti-CD74 Immunoconjugates and Methods of Use - Disclosed are compositions that include anti-CD74 immunoconjugates and optionally a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent. In preferred embodiments, the immunoconjugates comprise one or more anti-CD74 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, conjugated to a liposome or micelle. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the immunoconjugates and using the immunoconjugates in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In certain preferred embodiments, the therapeutic methods comprise administering to a subject with a CD74-expressing disease an anti-CD74 immunoconjugate and thereby inducing apoptosis of CD74-expressing cells. In more preferred embodiments, the CD74 immunoconjugate is capable of inducing cell death in the absence of any other therapeutic agent, although such agents may be optionally administered prior to, together with or subsequent to administration of the anti-CD74 immunoconjugate. The compositions may be part of a kit for administering the anti-CD74 immunoconjugates or compositions. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110027798 | Hybridization Quantitation Method for Modified Micro-RNA and -DNA Based Oligonucleotides - Described herein is a method for the qualitative and/or quantitative determination of an analyte in a test sample which includes base pairing at least one oligonucleotide to a capture template having an overhang; and, hybridizing with a detection probe. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110280913 | Methods and Compositions for Delivering Therapeutic Agents in the Treatment of B-Cell Related Disorders - Methods and compositions for treating and/or diagnosing a B-cell malignancy are described. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120100068 | Anti-CD74 Immunoconjugates and Methods of Use - Disclosed are compositions that include anti-CD74 immunoconjugates and optionally a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent. In preferred embodiments, the immunoconjugates comprise one or more anti-CD74 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, conjugated to a liposome or micelle. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the immunoconjugates and using the immunoconjugates in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In certain preferred embodiments, the therapeutic methods comprise administering to a subject with a CD74-expressing disease an anti-CD74 immunoconjugate and thereby inducing apoptosis of CD74-expressing cells. In more preferred embodiments, the CD74 immunoconjugate is capable of inducing cell death in the absence of any other therapeutic agent, although such agents may be optionally administered prior to, together with or subsequent to administration of the anti-CD74 immunoconjugate. The compositions may be part of a kit for administering the anti-CD74 immunoconjugates or compositions. | 04-26-2012 |
John C. Byrd, Arlington, OH US
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| 20100022655 | Therapeutic Agents For The Treatment Of Lymphoid Malignancies - Methods—for treatment and prevention of lymphoid malignancies, including, but not limited to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), B-cell lymphoma, Acute Myeloid leukemia (AML), and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The methods include administration of a therapeutically effective amount of FTY720 (2-Amino-2-[2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl]propane 1,3-diol hydrochloride) or a derivative, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof to a subject. | 01-28-2010 |
John Wesley Byrd, New York, NY US
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| 20090253347 | BIRDMAN - This action figure is different from other dolls. This doll has Moveable wings instead of arms. The wings will be attached to the Shoulder (upper chest area) one wing on the left hand-side, and the Other on the right hand-side. Just like arms on a human being, the Wings will able to swing upward need his head, and downward to the Knee area. And out to the side of his body. | 10-08-2009 |
Julianna S. Byrd, Centreville, VA US
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| 20090222367 | System and Method for the Activation and Use of a Temporary Financial Card - Systems and methods for the activation and use of a temporary financial card are provided. A customer may cause a temporary financial card to be activated and associated with a value, and may give the card to a recipient who may use the temporary financial card to conduct financial transactions. | 09-03-2009 |
Keith E. Byrd, Milford, MI US
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| 20110215139 | PREPAID CARD LOAN MECHANISM AND METHODS OF COMPLETING TRANSACTIONS AND TRANSFORMING GOODS - Loan mechanisms for completing transactions made with prepaid cards where an insufficient balance exists on the prepaid card to complete the transaction, methods of completing transactions for an amount that exceeds an available balance on a prepaid card, and methods of transforming goods from a state of being retail inventory to a state of being owned by and in the possession of an end user. Loan mechanisms may include a website, a database, a connection to at least one prepaid card authorization machine, programmed technology to evaluate whether to make a loan, an apparatus to add funds to the card sufficient to cover the transaction, and a collection feature for collecting the loaned funds plus compensation. Methods may include acts of collecting information, perceiving a transaction attempt for an amount that exceeds an available balance, evaluating consent, evaluating credit risk, loaning money, and later collecting from the card holder. | 09-08-2011 |
Kenneth R. Byrd, Cedar Grove, NC US
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| 20090160363 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Lighting devices comprising first, second and third strings of solid state lighting devices. One aspect further comprises means for supplying first fixed current through the first string, means for supplying second fixed current through the second string, and means for supplying current through the third string. In a second aspect, the first and second strings emit light within a specific area on a 1931 CIE Chromaticity Diagram, and the third string emits light of dominant wavelength 600-640 nm. A third aspect further comprises a power line and a power supply configured to supply a first and second fixed currents through the first and second strings, respectively, and supply a current to the third string. A method of making a lighting device, comprising measuring color output, adjusting current to first, second and/or third strings, and permanently setting currents to the first and second strings. | 06-25-2009 |
Kevin Byrd, Lake Oswego, OR US
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| 20090310320 | Low profile solder grid array technology for printed circuit board surface mount components - A standoff contact array is disposed between a mounting substrate of a flip-chip package and a board. The standoff contact array is formable by mating a low-profile solder bump on the mounting substrate with a low-profile solder paste on the board. Thereafter, the standoff contact array is formed by reflowing the low-profile solder paste on the board against the low-profile solder bump on the mounting substrate. | 12-17-2009 |
Kevin Byrd, Hillsboro, OR US
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| 20090051004 | Surface Mount Components Joined Between a Package Substrate and a Printed Circuit Board - A microelectronic package and a method of forming the package. The package includes a first level package mounted to a carrier. The first level package includes a package substrate having a die side and a carrier side; and a microelectronic die mounted on the package substrate at the die side thereof. The carrier has a substrate side, and the first level package is mounted on the carrier at the substrate side thereof. A rigid body is attached to the carrier side of the substrate at an attachment location of the substrate and to the substrate side of the carrier at an attachment location of the carrier, the attachment location of the carrier being electrically unconnected, the rigid body being configured and disposed to provide structural support between the substrate and the carrier. | 02-26-2009 |
Kevin Durand Byrd, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20090292443 | APPROACH FOR REDUCING OVERHEATING OF DIRECT INJECTION FUEL INJECTORS - A method of controlling fuel supplied to an engine is provided. The engine includes at least one cylinder having a port injection fuel injector being supplied with fuel from at least one of a first fuel storage tank and a second fuel storage tank and a direct injection fuel injector being selectively supplied with fuel from one of the first fuel storage tank and the second fuel storage tank. The method includes at a first condition, supplying at least some of a second type of fuel from the second fuel storage tank to the direct injection fuel injector and supplying at least some of a first type of fuel from the first fuel storage tank to the port injection fuel injector, and at a second condition, supplying at least some of the first type of fuel from the first fuel storage tank to the direct injection fuel injector. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110106403 | APPROACH FOR REDUCING OVERHEATING OF DIRECT INJECTION FUEL INJECTORS - A method of controlling fuel supplied to an engine is provided. In one example, a cylinder includes port and direct fuel injection. The method includes supplying a second fuel type from a second tank to the direct injector and supplying a first fuel type from a first tank to the port injector; and responsive to mis-fueling, supplying the first fuel type from the first tank to the direct injector. In response to receiving an indication of a mis-fuel, the direct fuel injector may be supplied with the second type of fuel from the second fuel storage tank. By supplying at least some fuel to the direct injector from a different source, fuel may be supplied to the DI fuel injector at various conditions to cool the DI fuel injector. In this way, overheating of the DI fuel injector may be reduced. | 05-05-2011 |
Robert E. Byrd, Columbia, MO US
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| 20090011515 | Control of N-(Phosphonomethyl)Iminodiacetic Acid Conversion in Manufacture of Glyphosate - This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20110097810 | CONTROL OF N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL)IMINODIACETIC ACID CONVERSION IN MANUFACTURE OF GLYPHOSATE - This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content. | 04-28-2011 |
Ronald A. Byrd, Gibraltar, MI US
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| 20090085370 | MASS TRANSIT VEHICLE - A mass transit vehicle includes one or a combination of the following: floor portions that are angled for creating an incline of a floor of the buss; a door or entranceway that is angle relative to a fore-aft axis of the vehicle; and/or an entranceway that opens a relatively low height relative to the ground. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110068566 | MASS TRANSIT VEHICLE - A mass transit vehicle includes one or a combination of the following: floor portions that are angled for creating an incline of a floor of the buss; a door or entranceway that is angle relative to a fore-aft axis of the vehicle; and/or an entranceway that opens a relatively low height relative to the ground. | 03-24-2011 |
Roy Byrd, Ossining, NY US
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| 20080243488 | AUTOMATED GLOSSARY CREATION - A method and device for creating a glossary includes a processor operable for executing computer instructions for identifying, in at least one information source, at least one glossary item identifying a part or a component, determining at least one glossary item form as a canonical form, defining, by using the canonical form, at least one syntactic structure, that includes one of the at least one identified glossary items, for each of at least one semantic classes, and searching a second information source for the at least one syntactic structure of the semantic class. | 10-02-2008 |
Roy J. Byrd, Ossining, NY US
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| 20090276378 | System and Method for Identifying Document Structure and Associated Metainformation and Facilitating Appropriate Processing - A system and method for processing documents by utilizing the textual content and layout of the documents, including visual indicators, to more efficiently and reliably process the documents across various document types. The system and method identifies visually distinguishable elements within the document, such as section and sub-section boundary indicators, to mark, divide and label the boundaries and content type such that the sections are more clearly identifiable and easily processed. The system and method uses known elements, including section heading types, keywords, section type classifiers, sub-section heading constructs, stop words, and the like to adaptively identify and process a broad range of document types. The system and method continually refines and updates these known elements and allows users to discover and define new elements for further refinement and updating. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100104087 | System and Method for Automatically Generating Adaptive Interaction Logs from Customer Interaction Text - A system and method for providing an adaptive Interaction Logging functionality to help agents reduce the time spent documenting contact center interactions. In a preferred embodiment the system uses a pipeline comprising audio capture of a telephone conversation, automatic speech transcription, text normalization, transcript generation and candidate call log generation based on Real-time and Global Models. The contact center agent edits the candidate call log to create the final call log. The models are updated based on analysis of user feedback in the form of the editing of the candidate call log done by the contact center agents or supervisors. The pipeline yields a candidate call log which the agents can edit in less time than it would take them to generate a call log manually. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100274618 | System and Method for Real Time Support for Agents in Contact Center Environments - A real-time method and system are described for automatically extracting text from the customer-agent interaction at a contact center, analyzing the extracted text to automatically identify one or more customer issues, and performing processing by contact-center agent buddies (CABs) to generate at least one response to the customer issues. | 10-28-2010 |
Sydney Byrd, Birminham, AL US
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| 20110111930 | Byrdband arm training apparatus - The present invention is related to sports training devices and, more particularly, to an arm training device for use in running related sports. The purpose of the invention is to hold the arm as close as possible at a 90 degree angle while running. The device comprises of a pair of poly-elastic webbing that is attached to both arms. The device is connected by a central segment. The central segment is attached to the lower wrist and upper bicep crease by buckles that the webbing is inserted through and then attached by velcro to create a loop. The loop can be adjusted to fit most arm and wrist sizes. The poly-elastic webbing holds the arm at almost a 90 degree angle while running. As result of the elasticity of the material, the arm will move forward and backwards faster while improving speed and technique. | 05-12-2011 |
Tim Byrd, Goffstown, NH US
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| 20100321874 | COMPUTER SERVER CHASSIS - An expandable server housing having one or more server chassis stacked upon each other and one intake plenum and one exhaust plenum disposed on opposite sides of the stacked server chassis is disclosed. Each server chassis may have two or more fans predominately controlling airflow rate through a zone of the server chassis. Also, a method and system determining fan failure regardless of blockage of air path. | 12-23-2010 |
Tim Byrd, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20100114767 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CARD DISPENSING - Apparatus and methods for providing a card that has a stored value. The apparatus and methods may involve offering the card to a customer, applying branding information to the card, charging a customer account for the value, and dispensing the card. The stored value card may be provided by a machine to a customer. The machine may be a financial institution automated teller machine (ATM). The ATM may transmit instructions to transfer funds from the customer's to one or more of the financial institution's retail partners. The ATM may apply visual information to the card. The visual information may include branding information, a message or any other suitable information. | 05-06-2010 |
William A. Byrd, Owasso, OK US
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| 20110108353 | DUAL MODE HYDROSTATIC STEERING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a hydrostatic steering system. There is a need for such a system which can easily be switched between non-load reactive and load reactive modes. A steering system is provided which has a steering cylinder for coupling to steerable wheels, a gerotor pump, a steering valve and an actuator controlled mode select valve. The steering valve is mechanically and hydraulically coupled to the gerotor pump, and controls fluid communication between the gerotor pump and the steering cylinder. The steering valve has a center position wherein communication between the gerotor pump and the steering cylinder is closed. The actuator controlled mode select valve controls fluid communication between the gerotor pump and the steering cylinder independently of the steering valve. | 05-12-2011 |
William J. Byrd, Arnold, MO US
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| 20100082011 | FLUID DETECTION IN AN ENTERAL FEEDING SET - Detection of fluid conditions in an administration set. A light source is positioned to transmit an infrared light through administration set tubing and any fluid therein. A light sensor senses the infrared light transmitted through the tubing and generates an output signal. A frequency of the output signal is a function of an intensity of the light transmitted through the tubing. A processor receives and determines the frequency of the output signal, and compares the determined frequency to threshold frequency values to determine whether fluid is in the tubing. The processor also monitors the generated output signal to determine if the frequency of the output signal changes over time, and determines whether fluid is flowing in the tubing as a function of the determined change in frequency. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20120065469 | CATHETER WITH IMAGING ASSEMBLY - A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal. | 03-15-2012 |