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Allan Christie, Fremont, CA US
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| 20110110236 | Multiple Logical Channels for Use in Network Devices - A method for establishing a virtual channel between network devices is disclosed. In the case of a local network device establishing a virtual channel with a remote network device, a virtual channel request message is sent from the local network device to the remote network device. A virtual channel acknowledgement message and a remote capability list are received and a virtual channel resume message and a local capability list are sent. The virtual channel is then enabled. In the case of a remote network device establishing a virtual channel with a local network device, a virtual channel request message is received from a local network device by a remote network device. A virtual channel acknowledgement message and a remote capability list are sent and a virtual channel resume message and a local capability list are received. The virtual channel is then enabled. | 05-12-2011 |
Andrew W. Christie, Fulton, NY US
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| 20110236623 | PLASTIC CO-EXTRUSION APPARATUS WITH SELECTABLE POLYMER FLOW CONTROL AND PRODUCT PRODUCED USING THE APPARATUS - Co-extrusion apparatus for manufacturing a laminated plastic film or sheet comprises a plug-type layer sequencer including a plurality of channels for conducting a plurality of polymer flows; a transitional aspect ratio block for inducing the plurality of polymer flows to converge; and a flow velocity profiler cartridge for combining the plurality of polymer flows to form the film. In accordance with one embodiment, the layer sequencer includes a tapered selector pin which minimizes mechanical damage when the selector pin is removed. In accordance with another embodiment, the flow velocity profiler cartridge includes inserts fitting within cavities for controlling the polymer flows which form the layers of the film or sheet manufactured by the apparatus. At least one such insert defines lanes within an associated cavity so as to promote the formation of lanes of differing polymer composition within at least one layer of the laminated sheet or film. | 09-29-2011 |
Brett Delainey Christie, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100024156 | Head for a cleaning implement having a removable dirt bin - A cleaning implement having a dirt bin for collecting debris from a floor. The dirt bin has at least one of a cleaning sheet and/or air filter attached thereto, as presented to the user. This arrangement allows for more efficient disposal of debris from the dirt bin and soiled components. The dirt bin may be emptied and reused or may be discarded after a single use. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100024157 | Head for a cleaning implement - A cleaning implement having a dirt bin for collecting debris from a floor, a cleaning sheet and optionally an air filter. The implement has a head with opposed top and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface may receive a cleaning sheet for cleaning a floor. The cleaning sheet is attached at a separate surface recessed relative to the bottom surface of the cleaning implement. | 02-04-2010 |
Bruce A. Christie, Claremont, CA US
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| 20090306773 | OPAQUE CORNEAL INSERT FOR REFRACTIVE CORRECTION - Implants configured for corneal implantation are disclosed that have a light transmitting portion and a light-blocking portion disposed about the periphery of the implant. The implant can be an elongate member, such as a split or continuous ring, that can be implanted in the cornea to alter the refractive properties of the cornea by altering the curvature of the anterior surface of the cornea, thereby providing corrective refraction. The light-blocking portion can reduce edge effects, which may be visible or distracting to the patient. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20110040376 | MASKED INTRAOCULAR IMPLANTS AND LENSES - Intraocular implants and methods of making intraocular implants are provided. The intraocular implants can improve the vision of a patient, such as by increasing the depth of focus of an eye of a patient. In particular, the intraocular implants can include a mask having an annular portion with a relatively low visible light transmission surrounding a relatively high transmission central portion such as a clear lens or aperture. This construct is adapted to provide an annular mask with a small aperture for light to pass through to the retina to increase depth of focus. The intraocular implant may have an optical power for refractive correction. The intraocular implant may be implanted in any location along the optical pathway in the eye, e.g., as an implant in the anterior or posterior chamber. | 02-17-2011 |
Cameron Christie, Palto Alto, CA US
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| 20110137519 | Systems and Methods for Presenting Information to an Automobile Driver - An apparatus for displaying ambient information in a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a dial including a first dial hand, an ambient light source with a variable light intensity and a variable light color, a first data source and a second data source, a mode selector for selecting between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, and a controller coupled to the mode selector, the ambient light source, and the first dial hand. The controller is configured to, in the first mode of operation, control the position of the first dial hand according to the first data source; and, in the second mode of operation, control at least one of the variable light intensity or the variable light color of the ambient light source according to the second data source. | 06-09-2011 |
Cameron Christie, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20110144856 | Three-Dimensional Corporeal Figure for Communication with a Passenger in a Motor Vehicle - For a three-dimensional corporal figure for communicating with a passenger in a motor vehicle, wherein the three-dimensional corporal figure may be locked in place in the motor vehicle, it is in particular provided that a communication from a passenger and a driver of the motor vehicle, respectively, to the three-dimensional corporal figure is carried out acoustically and/or haptic, and that a communication from the three-dimensional corporal figure to a driver or a passenger of the motor vehicle is carried out optically and/or acoustically. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110145331 | Method and System for Communication with Vehicles - In a method and a system for communicating between motor vehicles, the method provides for a repeated sending of an initialization message by a first transceiver arranged in a first motor vehicle, wherein the initialization message includes an identification code of the first transceiver and its geographic position. | 06-16-2011 |
Carolyn Christie, Queens, NY US
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| 20090107641 | ADJUSTABLE BUNTING - An ornamental bunting comprising a length of fabric having a front side and a rear side and further having a plurality of length-wise extending regions forming a symbolic color scheme, and a header portion formed along a first length-wise edge of the length of fabric for adjustably and reversibly forming a plurality of pleats in the length of fabric. | 04-30-2009 |
Charles D. Christie, Winona Lake, IN US
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| 20090088806 | Plate holder assembly having bone plate seating confirmation arrangement - An assembly includes a plate holder having a body. The assembly further includes a stop structure movable in relation to the body between a first location and a second location. In addition, the assembly includes a bone plate assembly including (i) a bone plate having a plurality of fastener openings defined therein, the bone plate being attached to the body, and (ii) a fastener guide. One of the bone plate and the fastener guide includes a channel, and the other of the bone plate and the fastener guide includes a projection configured to be received in the channel. | 04-02-2009 |
Charles D. Christie, Warsaw, IN US
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| 20090318926 | ADJUSTABLE ANGLE TARGETING DEVICE FOR AN INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL AND METHOD OF USE - An adjustable angle targeting device in one embodiment includes a holding member with a spherical upper surface and a lower surface, a first rotational alignment member for rotationally aligning an intramedullary nail with the holding member, a bore extending through the holding member and including a circular lower portion opening to the lower surface and a slot shaped upper portion opening to the upper surface, the slot having a length greater than the diameter of the circular lower portion, and a holding bolt for insertion through the bore and including (i) a shaft portion having a length greater than the length of the bore and a diameter less than the diameter of the circular lower portion, (ii) a coupling portion for coupling with the intramedullary nail and axially aligning the intramedullary nail, and (iii) a head with a bottom surface shaped complementary to the upper surface of the holding member. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090326534 | Fracture Fixation Apparatus - An apparatus for treating a bone fracture comprises an intramedullary rod extending through a first bone segment of a fractured bone. A lag screw assembly extends through a first transverse aperture in the rod, while a control member extends through a second transverse aperture longitudinally offset from the first aperture. The lag screw assembly includes a lag screw engaged to the second bone segment and a locking sleeve mounted over a proximal portion of the lag screw. The locking sleeve defines a groove aligned with the second aperture. The control member includes a distal portion penetrating the bone segments, an intermediate portion configured to engage the second aperture and an enlarged head configured to slidably engage the groove. The groove includes a terminus that contacts the head of the control member after a predetermined amount of lateral migration of the lag screw as the fracture collapses. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326541 | Targeting Apparatus for Use in a Medical Procedure - A universal targeting apparatus includes a generally U-shaped body having one end configured to be coupled to the proximal end of the intramedullary implant and a mounting portion at an opposite end of said body. An arm is rotatably mounted to the mounting portion of the U-shaped body and includes bores defined at its opposite ends. Each bore is arranged at a different angle to correspond to the angle of a transverse aperture in the intramedullary implant. The arm can be rotated so an appropriate one of the angled bores is aligned with the transverse aperture to serve as a guide for creating targeting holes in the bone. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100249781 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL WITH LOCKING KEY - An intramedullary nail comprises longitudinal channel, a first transverse passage and a second transverse passage. A lag screw extends through the first transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. An anti-rotation shaft extends through the second transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. A cannulated lag screw lock is positioned in the intramedullary shaft and engages the lag screw. The anti-rotation shaft extends through a cross channel in the lag screw lock. A second shaft lock is positioned in the intramedullary nail with the second shaft lock engaging the anti-rotation shaft. In at least one embodiment, the lag screw lock includes a substantially cylindrical body portion rotatably connected to a threaded head portion. In at least one embodiment, the second shaft lock is provided as an end cap including a threaded upper portion and a lower post portion that extends into the lag screw lock. | 09-30-2010 |
Dale A. Christie, Proctor, VT US
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| 20090303088 | Modular debouncing device - A modular debouncing device is adapted to be connected between an input device, such as a switch or sensor element, and a controlled element and analyzes an input signal from the input device according to a stored debouncing algorithm in order to determine whether a change of state of the input signal should be responded to by controlling an output control signal to change its state. | 12-10-2009 |
David J. Christie, Fort Collins, CO US
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| 20090127101 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SPUTTERING DEPOSITION USING DIRECT CURRENT - An apparatus and methods for plasma-based sputtering deposition using a direct current power supply is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plasma is generated by connecting a plurality of electrodes to a supply of current, and a polarity of voltage applied to each of a plurality of electrodes in the processing chamber is periodically reversed so that at least one of the electrodes sputters material on to the substrate. And an amount of power that is applied to at least one of the plurality of electrodes is modulated so as to deposit the material on the stationary substrate with a desired characteristic. In some embodiments, the substrate is statically disposed in the chamber during processing. And many embodiments utilize feedback indicative of the state of the deposition to modulate the amount of power applied to one or more electrodes. | 05-21-2009 |
David M. Christie, Freeville, NY US
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| 20090173292 | Steam boiler - A steam boiler ( | 07-09-2009 |
Dean Christie, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20100225110 | SEALING WASHER WITH MULTIPLE SEALING RINGS - A sealing washer, comprising a rigid body having opposite, disc-shaped surfaces defining parallel planes, and a central opening defined through the rigid body along a central axis thereof; and multiple, concentric, polymeric sealing rings projecting away from the plane defined by each of the disc-shaped surfaces of the rigid body, the sealing rings being generally coaxial with the central axis, and each sealing ring being deformable in response to compression forces applied to the plane defined by each disc-shaped surface. | 09-09-2010 |
Gervase M. Christie, Williamsville, NY US
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| 20100116133 | OXYGEN SEPARATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The present invention provides an electrically driven oxygen separation assembly and method of applying an electrical potential thereto in which one or more tubular membrane elements are provided having an anode layer, a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer and two current collector layers adjacent to and in contact with the anode layer and the cathode layer and situated on the inside and outside of the at least one tubular membrane element. The potential is applied to one of the two current collector layers at two central spaced locations of the at least one tubular membrane element and to the other of the two current collector layers at least at opposite end locations thereof. As a result the electric current flow through the tubular membrane element is divided into two parts flowing between the two central spaced locations and the opposite end locations. | 05-13-2010 |
Gervase Maxwell Christie, Buffalo, NY US
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| 20090029040 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND CURRENT COLLECTOR - A method of forming a current collector layer on electrode layers of an electrochemical air separation element and a current collector. A slurry is prepared that contains electrically conductive particles having surface deposits of a metallic oxide on a metal or metal alloy conductor. The metallic oxide surface deposit constitutes a lower weight percentage of the electrically conductive particles than the metal or metal alloy. The slurry is applied to a structure that contains an electrolyte and electrode layers. The slurry can be applied by dip coating techniques. The resultant coated form is then fired to partly sinter the electrically conductive particles and thereby to obtain porous current collector layers affixed to the electrode layers. The current collector of the present invention is between about 5 microns and about 100 microns thick and preferably has a porosity of between about 10 percent and about 70 percent with pores having a pore size of between about 0.1 microns and about 20 microns. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20110061361 | ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for generating electrical power in which a synthesis gas stream generated in a gasifier is partially oxidized, expanded and thereafter, is combusted in an oxygen transport membrane system of a boiler. The combustion generates heat to raise steam to in turn generate electricity by a generator coupled to a steam turbine. The resultant flue gas can be purified to produce a carbon dioxide product. | 03-17-2011 |
Gervase Maxwell Christie, Williamsville, NY US
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| 20100116680 | OXYGEN SEPARATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An electrically driven oxygen separation assembly and method for applying an electrical potential in which the assembly has one or more tubular membrane elements. The potential is applied at two central spaced locations of a tubular membrane element and at least at opposite end locations thereof. As a result the electric current flow through the tubular membrane element is divided into two parts flowing between the two central spaced locations and the opposite end locations. Additionally, the present invention also provides an end seal to be used in connection with tubular membrane elements. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20110180399 | CATALYST CONTAINING OXYGEN TRANSPORT MEMBRANE - A composite oxygen transport membrane having a dense layer, a porous support layer and an intermediate porous layer located between the dense layer and the porous support layer. Both the dense layer and the intermediate porous layer are formed from an ionic conductive material to conduct oxygen ions and an electrically conductive material to conduct electrons. The porous support layer has a high permeability, high porosity, and a high average pore diameter and the intermediate porous layer has a lower permeability and lower pore diameter than the porous support layer. Catalyst particles selected to promote oxidation of a combustible substance are located in the intermediate porous layer and in the porous support adjacent to the intermediate porous layer. The catalyst particles can be formed by wicking a solution of catalyst precursors through the porous support toward the intermediate porous layer. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110253551 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CARBON MONOXIDE PRODUCTION - A method and apparatus for producing a carbon monoxide containing product in which cathode and anode sides of an electrically driven oxygen separation device are contacted with carbon dioxide and a reducing agent, respectively. The carbon dioxide is reduced to carbon monoxide through ionization of oxygen and the reducing agent lowers the partial pressure of oxygen at the anode side to partially drive oxygen ion transport within the device through the consumption of the oxygen and to supply heat. The lowering of oxygen partial pressure reduces voltage and therefore, electrical power required to be applied to the device and the heat is supplied to heat the device to an operational temperature and to the reduction of the carbon dioxide occurring at the cathode side. The device can be used as part of an integrated apparatus in which the carbon dioxide is supplied from a waste stream of a process plant. | 10-20-2011 |
Greg Christie, Cupertino, CA US
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| 20110239155 | Gestures for Controlling, Manipulating, and Editing of Media Files Using Touch Sensitive Devices - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, and software for implementing gestures with touch sensitive devices (such as a touch sensitive display) for managing and editing media files on a computing device or system. Specifically, gestural inputs of a human hand over a touch/proximity sensitive device can be used to control, edit, and manipulate files, such as media files including without limitation graphical files, photo files and video files. | 09-29-2011 |
Gregory Christie, San Jose, CA US
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| 20080307350 | Method and Apparatus for Improved Desktop Arrangement - A method and apparatus for organizing and viewing information in a data processing system is described. According to one embodiment of the invention, a group is created according to a predefined set of rules where the group contains a plurality of icons. The group is displayed on a desktop of the data processing system in a visually distinguishing manner. The group is expanded to display the plurality of icons within the group while a position of a cursor is in proximity to the group. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090003620 | DYNAMIC ROUTING OF AUDIO AMONG MULTIPLE AUDIO DEVICES - A routing screen is presented on an electronic device by a user interface application in response to receiving a notification that an external audio device is connected to the electronic device. The routing screen displays representations of an internal audio device and the external audio device. In one aspect, the representations are buttons. In another aspect, the representations are entries in a list. If a user selects one of representations, the user interface application causes the audio signals to be routed to the audio device represented by the selection. An application control screen having a set of objects that represent functions for an audio application may also be displayed. One of the objects on the application control screen is modified in response status changes in the external audio device. A user may select this object to access the routing screen when the external audio device is connected. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090019023 | Methods And Systems For Managing Data - Systems and methods for managing data, such as metadata. In one exemplary method, metadata from files created by several different software applications are captured, and the captured metadata is searched. The type of information in metadata for one type of file differs from the type of information in metadata for another type of file. Other methods are described and data processing systems and machine readable media are also described. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090183108 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING DATA - Systems and methods for managing data, such as metadata. In one exemplary method, metadata from files created by several different software applications are captured, and the captured metadata is searched. The type of information in metadata for one type of file differs from the type of information in metadata for another type of file. Other methods are described and data processing systems and machine readable media are also described. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100306187 | Methods And Systems For Managing Data - Methods and systems for processing data, including metadata and an index database. In one exemplary method, a first folder, representing a first search query, is stored, and a second folder, representing a second search query wherein the second folder has a predetermined hierarchical relationship to the first folder, is stored, and the search queries are used to search one or both of an index database and a metadata database. In the metadata database, the type of metadata for one file type differs from the type of metadata for another file type. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110294552 | USER PROGRAMMABLE SWITCH - The various methods and devices described herein relate to devices which, in at least certain embodiments, may include at least one mechanical switch for user to select a user profile interface setting and at least one processor for causing the device to respond to the mechanical switch. The mechanical switch may be dedicated for the purpose of switching profiles and may allow for a selection of a plurality of profiles. Further, in conjunction with an optional shift key, the user may select preferences programmed within a profile. | 12-01-2011 |
Ian Christie, Morgantown, WV US
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| 20100222692 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF AN AEROSOL - An apparatus for measuring lung ventilation, comprising: a pressure device to measure volume of air flow; an aerosol-generating device that provides aerosol particles to be released at a determined point in a breathing cycle; a mouthpiece with a detector that measures the concentration of aerosol particles for a given volume during the breathing cycle; and a computing device configured to provide lung ventilation data as a function of time constants. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110247611 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF AN AEROSOL - An apparatus for measuring lung ventilation, comprising: a pressure device to measure volume of air flow; an aerosol-generating device that provides aerosol particles to be released at a determined point in a breathing cycle; a mouthpiece with a detector that measures the concentration of aerosol particles for a given volume during the breathing cycle; and a computing device configured to provide lung ventilation data as a function of time constants. | 10-13-2011 |
James L. Christie, Lafayette, LA US
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| 20090301788 | COMPOSITE METAL, CEMENTED CARBIDE BIT CONSTRUCTION - A manufacturing method and drill bit having either a preformed steel powder blank or machined steel core and abrasion and erosion resistant material components attached thereon. | 12-10-2009 |
Jeffrey Christie, Mayvilk, NY US
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| 20100248603 | Retrofit Fume Hood Drive Assembly - A fume hood having a retrofit drive assembly includes an elongated lifting piece, such as a toothed rack, which attaches to a fume hood sash at connection point that minimizes stress on the sash. The retrofit drive assembly also includes a drive motor driven rotary engagement member, such as pinion, for opening and closing the sash. This arrangement allows for easy field retrofit, and requires limited intrusion from behind the upper regions of the existing fume hood. | 09-30-2010 |
Jill B. Christie, St. Charles, MN US
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| 20090060443 | OPTICAL POLISHING FIXTURE - An optical polishing fixture for securing one or more optical connectors can include a fixture base having a connector slot for receiving an optical connector and a clamping assembly mounted to the fixture base proximate the connector slot. The connector slot can be defined by at least one side wall defining a side wall plane and the clamping assembly can include a clamp pad moveable relative to the fixture base between a clamping position and a loading position. The clamp pad may move relative to the fixture base at an angle of less than 45 degrees relative to one of (i) a top surface of the fixture base, (ii) a plane perpendicular the side wall plane, or (iii) a plane defined by a portion of the fixture base top surface proximate to the connector slot. | 03-05-2009 |
John D. Christie, Batesville, IN US
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| 20100000017 | Lift System with Kinematically Dissimilar Lift Mechanisms - A lift system for a bed frame 18 includes multiple lift mechanisms (e.g. M | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110247137 | Siderail Accessory Module - An apparatus comprises a housing and a communication system. The housing includes a front portion and a rear portion. The rear portion has an engagement surface and a coupler configured to cooperate with a portion of a person-support apparatus to removably couple the housing to the person-support apparatus. The communication system includes at least one communication device coupled to the housing. The communication device is configured to at least one of transmit and receive at least one of a data signal and a power signal to/from the person-support apparatus and an external device. | 10-13-2011 |
Mark J. Christie, Northville, MI US
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| 20080228372 | OPTIMIZED FLEX FUEL POWERTRAIN - A fuel system and powertrain for a flexible fuel system vehicle utilizes a controller system to control variables in an engine and the final drive optimize operating efficiency of the vehicle while using an alcohol-gasoline blend. The controller system regulates engine operating variables such as fuel pressure, fuel flow, air-fuel flow, air-fuel temperature, and valve timing. The controller system regulates engine operating variables such as transmission gear selection and gear changing as well as differential ratio changes. | 09-18-2008 |
Melanie Ann Christie, Butler, PA US
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| 20090194987 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND MEDICATION STORAGE DEVICE FOR EFFICIENTLY GENERATING MEDICATION LABELS - A method, apparatus and medication storage device are provided for automatically generating labels for medication receptacles. The labels generated may include information about the medication contained in the receptacle that was both received from a healthcare worker at the time of dispensing the medication (e.g., the name (brand and/or generic) of the medication, the amount dispensed, etc.) and retrieved from a central database or server storing information about a plurality of medications (e.g., medication strength, form, etc.). | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090210089 | LOCK STATUS NOTIFICATION & NEXT CASE MEDICATION METHOD, APPARATUS AND CORRESPONDING MEDICATION STORAGE DEVICE - A lock status notification method, apparatus and corresponding medication storage device (e.g., mobile medication dispensing cart, medication cabinet, nurse server, etc.) are provided. In order to generate the notification, a computing device operating on the medication storage device may monitor the status of a manual lock associated with one or more drawers of the medication storage device (e.g., through the use of a sensor associated with the lock). A notification may be generated if it is determined that the medication storage device is unlocked at a certain point in time (e.g., when a user is attempting to log off of an application executing on the computing device). At least one of the drawers of the medication storage device may include a next case medication pocket having an automatic lock and in which medications prepared for the next case or procedure in which the user is participating can be securely stored. | 08-20-2009 |
Melissa Gene Tanner Christie, Andover, MN US
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| 20080208166 | PRE-FORMED DELIVERY CATHETERS - A delivery catheter includes a pre-formed and resilient heart-wrapping segment. The segment may have a relaxed span that allows the segment to wrap around a left side of a heart from an anterior epicardial surface to a posterior epicardial surface, when the catheter is advanced along the epicardial surface, having been inserted from a sub-xiphoid access site. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100010469 | PRE-FORMED DELIVERY CATHETERS - A delivery catheter includes a pre-formed and resilient heart-wrapping segment. The segment may have a relaxed span that allows the segment to wrap around a left side of a heart from an anterior epicardial surface to a posterior epicardial surface, when the catheter is advanced along the epicardial surface, having been inserted from a sub-xiphoid access site. | 01-14-2010 |
Melissa G. Tanner Christie, Andover, MN US
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| 20120035584 | Method and Apparatus for Delivering a Lead to a Heart - A method and apparatus for creating and accessing an anatomic space between a heart and a pericardial sac. The apparatus includes a catheter having a cryoadhesion member situated on the distal tip of the catheter. The cryoadhesion member is utilized to adhere to the pericardial sac and to retract the sac to create a tent like structure. The catheter allows introduction of an instrument to access the pericardial sac by puncture. The access to the pericardial sac allows delivery of a device, a drug, a biologic or other substance to the heart or the space around the heart. | 02-09-2012 |
Michael Christie, Phoenixville, PA US
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| 20100121055 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING (R)-2-METHYLPYRROLIDINE AND (S)-2-METHYLPYRROLIDINE AND TARTRATE SALTS THEREOF - The present invention provides a short, safe, inexpensive, commercially scalable process for preparing (R)- or (S)-2-methylpyrrolidine from 2-methylpyrroline, which does not require the isolation of synthetic intermediates. | 05-13-2010 |
Michael J. Christie, Nashville, TN US
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| 20100286696 | Minimally Invasive Bone Miller Apparatus - A milling system is disclosed for creating a cavity in a bone. The cavity has a cross section which has a generally triangular profile having a first side generally parallel with an axis of the bone and a second side forming an acute angle with the first side. The cavity is contiguous with a pre-existing conical cavity in the bone. The system comprises a drive shaft, a frame for carrying a cutter and a cutter for cutting the cavity. The drive shaft has a proximal end configured for coupling to a drive means and a distal end configured to form a portion of a drive joint for coupling the drive shaft to a cutter. The frame includes a shaft and a cutter mount for mounting a cutter at a first angle approximating the acute angle with respect to the shaft. The mount includes a bracket extending laterally from the shaft to a bearing configured to receive a portion of a cutter and maintain the received cutter oriented at the first angle during rotation. The cutter has a head configured to form a portion of a drive joint for coupling the cutter to a drive shaft. The drive shaft is coupled to the cutter to form the drive joint. The cutter is received in the mount at the first angle and the drive shaft forms a second angle with the longitudinal axis less than the first angle. | 11-11-2010 |
Nathan Andrew Christie, Acworth, GA US
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| 20120031222 | ANTI-BACKLASH DEVICE - The present disclosure relates generally to an anti-backlash component. In one embodiment, the anti-backlash component includes a housing, the housing comprising a first threaded opening and a second opening, a bolt coupled to the housing through the first threaded opening and the second opening, the bolt comprising a spherical end, a nut coupled to the bolt and an exterior side of the second opening of the housing and a socket coupled to the spherical end of the bolt. | 02-09-2012 |
Oral A. Christie, Roswell, GA US
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| 20100297987 | Integrated Wireless/Wireline Registration - A system and method are disclosed for routing telephone calls directed to a wireless unit located in the wireless network to a landline device located in the landline network. The system utilizes a location register in the form of a service control point (SCP) located in the landline network to store certain information pertaining to landline numbers and respective routing numbers associated with landline devices. The SCP is functionally coupled to a Visitors' Location Register (VLR) as well as to a landline network element that facilitates the routing of communications to both landline devices and over to the MTSO and its associated Home Location Register (HLR) in the wireless network. The system provides for the registering of the wireless unit with the landline network by the dialing of an administrative number from a landline device and causes the VLR in the landline network to directly communicate with the HLR in the wireless network to keep both the landline and the wireless networks up to date as to the registration status and specific routing for the various subscribers. The system is thereby able to route calls efficiently and to alleviate the tromboning effect that often occurs when calls are redirected from a wireless unit to a landline device. | 11-25-2010 |
Robert Christie, South Glastonbury, CT US
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| 20110221110 | CLAMP - A clamp includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a first connection, a second connection, and an actuator. The first jaw and the second jaw include a first clamp surface and a second clamp surface, respectively. The first connection operatively connects the first jaw to the second jaw in a manner that permits relative movement between the first jaw and the second jaw. The second connection is operatively connected between the first jaw and the second jaw. The actuator is configured to shorten a length of the second connection to thereby reduce a relative distance between the first clamp surface and the second clamp surface. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120011732 | MODULAR SAW - A modular saw arrangement includes a main saw frame structure and a detachable handle structure. A second end portion of the detachable handle structure includes a first blade connector and a second blade connector. A blade tensioner arrangement of the main saw frame structure and the first blade connector are configured to be connected with opposite ends of a blade when a first end portion of the detachable handle structure is connected with an upper frame portion of the main saw frame structure so as to form a hacksaw configuration. The second blade connector that enables attachment of the blade in a grip configuration to enable the detachable handle structure to be configured as a stand-alone detachable handle saw when the first end portion is disconnected with the upper frame portion. | 01-19-2012 |
Thomas Robert Christie, Batavia, OH US
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| 20090274920 | Thermoformed Article Made From Bio-Based Biodegradable Polymer Composition - The present invention provides a biodegradable polymer composition useful for manufacturing biodegradable in which, the process comprising: (1) providing a renewable polymer and/or natural fiber having: (a) a T | 11-05-2009 |
Thomas Robert Christie, Milford, OH US
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| 20110136978 | THERMOFORMED ARTICLE MADE FROM POLYBUTYLENE SUCCINATE (PBS) AND MODIFIED POLYBUTYLENE SUCCINATE (MPBS) - The present invention relates to articles made of a thermoformable resin comprising a biodegradable polymer having polybutylene succinate (PBS) via extrusion using an extruder which comprise: a biodegradable polymer having: (a) a T | 06-09-2011 |
William Christie, Fairfield, CT US
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| 20110196731 | SECURE COUPON DISTRIBUTION - Systems and method are provided for ensuring secure and validated coupon generation and distribution, and the prevention of fraudulent coupon printing. A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is provided to a consumer, where the URL points to a dynamic coupon webpage presentable to the consumer, and where the URL includes a link identifier indicative of a coupon contained on the dynamic coupon webpage to be printed. The URL may include a member identifier (MID) that uniquely identifies the consumer and provides security regarding the printing of the coupon by limiting the number of prints that the consumer can make of the coupon. Furthermore, a token may be utilized in conjunction with the MID for additional security regarding the printing of the coupon by preventing the printing of the coupon if the token is invalid or expired. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20120029998 | PROMOTIONAL CONTENT AND COUPON DELIVERY - Systems and methods provide interactive functionality and the ability for integrating coupon delivery with the use and features of a variety of portable, electronic devices. Coupons, advertisements, and/or other types of promotional content may be directed to a user's device from one or more of a plurality of sources. The presentation, use, and/or rendering of such promotional content is configurable according to, e.g., a consumer's preferences, an advertiser or coupon provider's preferences, and/or in an electronic FSI format, from which coupons may be printed, utilized in e-commerce, and/or linked to one or more loyalty cards/frequent shopper cards or accounts, for subsequent redemption. Shopping lists may be created with information regarding products based on such promotional content, and or the retrieval of product identifying information. Implementation of the systems and methods includes embedding promotional content into various types of media content, and/or via a standalone application. | 02-02-2012 |