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20100150423 | Multi-nucleated cell classification and micronuclei scoring - Methods and systems for counting nuclei for cells in a cell-containing sample are disclosed, such as carried out on a computer. The methods comprise: receiving a raw image of the cell-containing sample; transforming the raw image into a segmented image comprising one or more nuclei clusters. The methods further comprise: for each of the one or more nuclei clusters, obtaining a convex hull of the nuclei cluster; locating any indentations on the nuclei cluster by comparing the nuclei cluster to the convex hull of the nuclei cluster; calculating a first nuclei count based on a tally of the indentations; and assigning the nuclei cluster to a cell among the plurality of cells. The methods further comprise: calculating a second nuclei count for each cell by totaling the first nuclei counts of its constituent nuclei clusters; and presenting a result based on the second nuclei count for at least one of the plurality of cells. | 06-17-2010 |
20110141103 | Integrated Data Visualization for Multi-Dimensional Microscopy - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for implementing an integrated data visualization interface for multi-dimensional microscopy image and measurement data are disclosed. The integrated data visualization interface utilizes the known dimensional relational relationships between the images to automatically provide synchronized and coordinated visualization and manipulations across multiple related images and measurement data in multiple dataset viewer components (e.g., image grids, browsable image strips, tables, and graphs). Other features of the dataset viewer components are also disclosed. | 06-16-2011 |
20130329233 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A FOCAL POSITION OF AN OBJECTIVE IN A MICROSCOPY IMAGING SYSTEM - A system and method of determining a focal position for an objective positioned at a measurement location of a sample holder in a microscopy imaging system are provided. The objective is moved to a position relative to the sample holder that corresponds to a distance between the objective and the sample holder. The sample holder has a conditioned upper surface. A focusing light beam is projected onto the sample holder when the objective is located at the position, and the objective focuses the focusing light beam on the sample holder. A reflected light beam resulting from reflection of the focusing light beam off the conditioned upper surface is observed. The focal position for the objective is determined based on the reflected light beam such that the objective produces an in focus image of a microscopy sample when the objective is located at the focal position. | 12-12-2013 |
20150213301 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYSIS OF FIBERS AND BRANCHING STRUCTURES WITHIN AN IMAGE OF A SAMPLE - A computer-implemented method and system of fiber analysis and reconstruction of a fiber-containing biological sample perform efficient and accurate analysis of fiber morphology. The images of objects comprising fiber and/or branching structure are obtained by camera and/or other imaging devices. Variable modules are operable to obtain initial tracing seeds via adaptive threshold method for identifying tracing seeds candidates by local Principal Component Analysis (PCA) calculation and sorting out the seeds with low and high score. Each single fiber segment of interest is traced repeatedly utilizing PCA fitting calculation, and individual fiber segments are assembled by performing crossover matching calculation. | 07-30-2015 |
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20120089869 | Pessimistic Model-Based Testing - Model-based testing is performed by repeatedly constructing a test strategy in which each test stimulus will lead to increased test coverage regardless of the nondeterministic choices made by the system under test, and following said strategy until coverage is increased. As soon as no such strategy exists, testing stops. | 04-12-2012 |
20120137275 | Tracking Information Flow - This invention provides a technique for tracking information flow in a computer program or system, dynamically marking variables as high or low to indicate whether there has possibly been direct flow to that variable from the data initially marked high. Each conditional and loop test is classified as high or low, based only on low data. An assignment of an expression to a variable marks the variable high if the expression contains a variable marked high, or if the assignment occurs during execution of the body of a test that was classified as high; otherwise the assignment marks the variable low. Program execution aborts if the classifying expression for a test depends on the value of a high variable, or if the test is classified low, the test includes a high variable, and the test evaluates to false. | 05-31-2012 |
20140122830 | Operational Efficiency of Virtual TLBs - Various mechanisms are disclosed for improving the operational efficiency of a virtual translation look-aside buffer (TLB) in a virtual machine environment. For example, one mechanism fills in entries in a shadow page table (SPT) and additionally, speculatively fills in other entries in the SPT based on various heuristics. Another mechanism allows virtual TLBs (translation look-aside buffers) to cache partial walks in a guest page table tree. Still another mechanism allows for dynamic resizing of the virtual TLB to optimize for run-time characteristics of active workloads. Still another mechanism allows virtual machine monitors (VMMs) to support legacy and enlightened modes of virtual TLB operation. Finally, another mechanism allows the VMM to remove only the stale entries in SPTs when linking or switching address spaces. All these mechanisms, together or in part, increase the operational efficiency of the virtual TLB. | 05-01-2014 |
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20100310495 | PEPTIDES HAVING AFFINITY FOR POLY (BENZYL METHACRYLATE-CO-METHACRYLIC ACID) POTASSIUM SALT COPOLYMERS AND METHODS OF USE - Peptides are provided that have binding affinity for poly(benzyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) potassium salt copolymers (“BzMA-binding peptides”). The BzMA-binding peptides may be used to prepare peptide-based reagents suitable for use in a variety of applications. The peptide-base reagents may be used to couple benefit agents to a poly(benzyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) potassium salt copolymer surface or may be used to couple a benefit agent comprising a poly(benzyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) potassium salt copolymer surface to a target surface, such as a body surface. | 12-09-2010 |
20120029148 | POLYESTER NANOCOMPOSITES - Polyester nanocomposite compositions contain silica nanoparticles that have been subjected to surface treatment with novel trialkoxysilane compositions. The novel silane compositions are prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with 1,3-propanediol or certain polyether diols. The silica nanoparticles exhibit improved dispersion in the polyester. This leads to haze reduction and improvements in mechanical properties. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029221 | SILANE COMPOSITIONS FOR POLYESTER NANOCOMPOSITES - Novel silane compositions have been prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with an alcohol or diol having a divalent alkylene or alkylene-ether group. The alcohol or diol has a formula weight less than about 5000. The compositions can be used to modify the surfaces of inorganic oxygen-containing materials, including but not limited to silica, silicates, borosilicates, aluminosilicates, days, and metal oxides. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029222 | SURFACE-MODIFIED PARTICLES FOR POLYESTER NANOCOMPOSITES - Silica nanoparticles that have been subjected to surface treatment with novel silane compositions exhibit improved dispersion in polyester nanocomposites. The novel silane compositions are prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with an alcohol or diol having a divalent alkylene or alkylene-ether group, where the alcohol or diol has a formula weight less than about 5000. The surface treatment of the nanoparticles leads to improvements in mechanical properties and haze reduction in polyester nanocomposites containing them. | 02-02-2012 |
20130344338 | PROCESS FOR THE SURFACE TREATMENT OF COLLOIDAL SILICA AND PRODUCTS THEREOF - This invention relates to processes in which certain aminosilanes are used to surface-modify colloidal silica nanoparticles, while reducing or virtually eliminating the propensity of the silica nanoparticles to gel, agglomerate, or aggregate. The surface-modified colloidal silica nanoparticles can be readily dispersed in polymers to provide nanocomposites with one or more enhanced, desirable properties. | 12-26-2013 |
20130345461 | AMINE-ACCELERATED PROCESS FOR THE SURFACE TREATMENT OF COLLOIDAL SILICA AND PRODUCTS THEREOF - This invention relates to the use of certain amine promoters in processes for surface-treating colloidal silica nanoparticles with selected aromatic aminosilanes, aromatic aminoalkylsilanes, and secondary and tertiary aliphatic aminosilanes. This process provides surface-modified nanoparticle colloidal silica without causing the silica nanoparticles to gel, agglomerate, or aggregate. | 12-26-2013 |
20140005313 | ACRYLIC ACID POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES FROM AMINOSILANE-MODIFIED COLLOIDAL SILICA | 01-02-2014 |
20150251384 | GLASS LAMINATES WITH NANOFILLED IONOMER INTERLAYERS - Provided herein are glass laminates having at least one glass layer and a nanofilled ionomeric interlayers comprising a nanofiller in a blend of a first ionomer and a second ionomer that is different from the first ionomer. The second ionomer is a water dispersable ionomer that allows for excellent dispersion of the nanofiller in the ionomer matrix. The laminates retain favorable performance properties such as high transparency while exhibiting lower creep or heat deflection. | 09-10-2015 |
20150255653 | SOLAR CELL MODULE WITH A NANOFILLED ENCAPSULANT LAYER - A solar cell module comprising a solar cell layer and a sheet comprising at least one layer of a nanofilled ionomer composition, wherein the nanofilled ionomer composition comprises (1) an ionomer that is derived from a precursor α-olefin carboxylic acid copolymer wherein (a) the precursor α-olefin carboxylic acid copolymer comprises (i) copolymerized units of an α-olefin and (ii) about 20 to about 25 weight % of copolymerized units of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid; and (b) at least a portion of the total content of the carboxylic acid groups present in the precursor α-olefin carboxylic acid copolymer have been neutralized to form metal salts of the carboxylic acid groups; and (2) one or more nanofillers. | 09-10-2015 |
20150267033 | IONOMER COMPOSITE - An ionomer composite comprises a partially neutralized acid copolymer that comprises copolymerized units of an α-olefin having 2 to 10 carbons and units of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons and a nanoscale filler material that are mutually dispersible in an aqueous medium. The ionomer composite itself may be formed into an article of manufacture or let down in a host polymer to form a multipolymer composite. The resulting materials may exhibit a combination of one or more desirable characteristics, including low haze, absence of undesirable coloration, high toughness, high scratch resistance, low creep, reduced coefficient of thermal expansion, and higher modulus. | 09-24-2015 |
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20120057192 | Universal Facsimile Engine - A facsimile apparatus includes a user interface operative to facilitate communications between the apparatus and at least one user application in operative communication with the apparatus, and a network interface operative to facilitate communications between the apparatus and at least one of a plurality of communications networks coupled to the apparatus. The apparatus further includes a controller connected to the user interface and network interface. The controller is operative in a first mode to communicate with a first one of the communications networks using a first protocol and is operative in at least a second mode to communicate with a second one of the communications networks using a second protocol. | 03-08-2012 |
20120110403 | Error Correction Scheme for Facsimile Over a Packet Switched Network - A method for correcting at least one error in a facsimile transmission over a packet switched communications network includes the steps of: detecting, by a first gateway coupled to the communications network, at least one missing data packet in a sequence of data packets transmitted from a second gateway coupled to the communications network during the facsimile transmission; transmitting, from the first gateway, a request for retransmission of the missing data packet to the second gateway; determining whether the missing data packet is available for retransmission; and, when the missing data packet is available, retransmitting the missing data packet to the first gateway. | 05-03-2012 |
20120131420 | Method and Apparatus for Non-uniform Redundancy Packet Error Correction - A method for correcting at least one error in a data transmission over a packet-based communication network includes the steps of: generating a sequence of data packets for transmission over the packet-based communication network, the sequence of data packets being arranged into a plurality of packet frames, each of at least a subset of the packet frames including at least a primary data packet and a number of redundant data packets which is a function of a prescribed redundancy pattern, the subset of packet frames having a non-uniform distribution of redundant data packets therein; transmitting the sequence of data packets over the communication network; and recovering at least one missing data packet in the sequence of data packets using at least one corresponding redundant data packet in at least one subsequently received packet frame when the missing data packet is identified in a receiver of the sequence of data packets. | 05-24-2012 |
20130314741 | Voice Band Data Mode in a Universal Facsimile Engine - A facsimile apparatus includes a user interface operative to facilitate communications between the apparatus and at least one user application in operative communication with the apparatus, a network interface operative to facilitate communications between the apparatus and an analog communications network and an IP communications network. The apparatus further includes a controller connected to the user interface and network interface. The controller is operative in a first mode to communicate with the analog communications network using a first facsimile protocol and being operative in at least a second mode to communicate with the IP communications network using the first facsimile protocol and a voice band data protocol. | 11-28-2013 |
20130315052 | MODEM ADAPTATION CONTROL FOR FACSIMILE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL - Described embodiments provide an IP-aware modem, such as for use in an IP-aware facsimile machine, operable with an IP packet network. The IP-aware modem has voice-band data engine that receives packets from the packet network, converts data in the packets to PCM samples, stores the samples as PCM sample frames in a buffer for further processing by the modem, and determines for each PCM sample frame whether or not during the conversion one or more packets were missing. An equalizer or timing recovery element in the modem adapts using the PCM sample frames and suspends the adaptation for the time period of each PCM sample frame converted without the one or more missing packets. Similarly, searches of the PCM sample frames for certain modem synchronization signals are skipped when, during the search, the searched PCM sample frame was converted without the one or more missing packets. | 11-28-2013 |
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20090007777 | In-Line Gas Purity Monitoring and Control System - Method for supplying a high purity gas product comprising providing a first gas stream including a major component and at least one impurity component, determining the concentration of the at least one impurity component, and comparing the concentration so determined with a reference concentration for that component. When the value of the concentration so determined is less than or equal to the reference concentration, the first gas stream is utilized to provide the high purity gas product. When the value of the concentration so determined is greater than the reference concentration, a second gas stream comprising the major component is provided and the first and second gas streams are mixed to yield a mixed gas stream having a concentration of the at least one impurity component that is less than the reference concentration. The second gas stream is provided by dividing the first gas stream into a first substream and a second substream, removing at least a portion of the at least one impurity component in the first substream to provide a purified substream, and mixing the purified substream with the second substream to provide the high purity gas product. The mixed gas stream is utilized to provide the high purity gas product. | 01-08-2009 |
20090205745 | Compressor Fill Method And Apparatus - A method an apparatus for filling a vessel with compressed gas is disclosed. Gas is compressed into the vessel at a predetermined flow rate using a variable speed pump or compressor. The flow rate is adjusted to increase the gas pressure at a predetermined rate of change. The flow rate is adjusted based upon the instantaneous value of a measured parameter such as gas temperature or pressure or ambient temperature. The parameter is measured by a transducer and the value is fed back to a controller which adjusts the speed of the compressor or pump to produce the flow rate needed to achieve the predetermined pressure rate of change. | 08-20-2009 |
20090236006 | Temperature-Compensated Dispensing of Compressed Gases - Method for dispensing a gas comprising (a) providing a gas storage system containing pressurized gas and having at least first and second gas storage volumes, first and second flow control valves in flow communication with the first and second gas storage volumes, respectively, wherein each flow control valve is initially closed, and wherein the first gas storage volume has a smaller volumetric capacity than the second gas storage volume; (b) selecting a reference temperature; (c) measuring the ambient temperature; (d) providing a gas receiving vessel and placing it in flow communication with each flow control valve and with the gas storage system; and (e) initiating delivery of the gas by (i) opening the first flow control valve when the ambient temperature is equal to or greater than the reference temperature or (ii) opening the second flow control valve when the ambient temperature is less than the reference temperature. | 09-24-2009 |
20110284120 | Compressed Gas Dispensing Method - A method for dispensing a compressed gas for reducing the amount of residual gas in dispensing station storage vessels before refilling is required. The method comprises transferring compressed gas into receiving vessels in a first series of fill-ups where each of the receiving vessels receive compressed gas from a first mobile storage device and subsequently from a second mobile storage device, transporting the first mobile storage device to a refilling station after the first mobile storage device has been depleted to a selected depletion level, refilling the first mobile storage device at the refilling station, and transferring compressed gas into receiving vessels in a second series of fill-ups where each of the receiving vessels receive compressed gas from the second mobile storage device and one or more of the first mobile storage device after refilling and a third mobile storage device. | 11-24-2011 |
20120104036 | Temperature-Compensated Dispensing of Compressed Gases - Method for dispensing a gas comprising (a) providing a gas storage system containing pressurized gas and having at least first and second gas storage volumes, first and second flow control valves in flow communication with the first and second gas storage volumes, respectively, wherein each flow control valve is initially closed, and wherein the first gas storage volume has a smaller volumetric capacity than the second gas storage volume; (b) selecting a reference temperature; (c) measuring the ambient temperature; (d) providing a gas receiving vessel and placing it in flow communication with each flow control valve and with the gas storage system; and (e) initiating delivery of the gas by (i) opening the first flow control valve when the ambient temperature is equal to or greater than the reference temperature or (ii) opening the second flow control valve when the ambient temperature is less than the reference temperature. | 05-03-2012 |
20130008557 | Blending Compressed Gases - Compressed gas delivery system and process for use thereof wherein compressed gases are withdrawn from compressed gas storage vessels, passed through pressure regulated flow control valves and critical flow venturis to control the mass flow rates of the compressed gases forming the blend of the compressed gases prior to dispending the blend. | 01-10-2013 |
20140007975 | Method for Dispensing a Gas - A method for dispensing gas within a target temperature range wherein the gas exchanges heat with multiple thermal capacitors to cool the gas. | 01-09-2014 |
20140261863 | Method for Dispensing Compressed Gases - Method for dispensing a compressed gas using at least three dispensing protocols, the selected dispensing protocol depending on the time-averaged dispensing rate. Compressed gas is passed from a plurality of supply vessels, for example a tube trailer, to a plurality of storage vessels, and dispensed from the plurality of storage vessels to a plurality of receiving vessels. The supply vessel providing the compressed gas depends on the compressed gas pressure in the supply vessel and the anticipated time-averaged dispensing rate for the time period. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261864 | Method for Dispensing Compressed Gases - Method for dispensing a compressed gas to receiving vessels wherein a threshold pressure of compressed gas needed to supply the dispensing system is calculated, the threshold pressure depending on the anticipated time-averaged dispensing rate for a time period. Compressed gas is passed from a plurality of supply vessels, for example a tube trailer, to a plurality of storage vessels, and dispensed from the plurality of storage vessels to a plurality of receiving vessels. The supply vessel providing the compressed gas is required to have a compressed gas pressure greater than the calculated threshold pressure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140311622 | Method and System for Temperature-Controlled Gas Dispensing - A system and method for dispensing a compressed gas into a receiving vessel wherein a target temperature profile for the receiving vessel during dispensing is provided, and the flow rate of compressed gas into the receiving vessel is controlled to conform the temperature profile for the receiving vessel during dispensing to the target temperature profile. | 10-23-2014 |
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20080220274 | Acrylic/Thermoplastic Olefin Composite - The invention relates to a composite consisting of an impact-modified acrylic capstock or film on a thermoplastic olefin (TPO). A tie-layer containing a functionalized olefin-acrylic is used to improve the adhesion of the acrylic layer to the TPO and to improve the overall melt processing of the three-layer composite. | 09-11-2008 |
20080248294 | Low Moisture Absorbing Acrylic Sheet - The invention relates to a low moisture-absorbing multi-layer acrylic sheet, film, profile or other shaped multi-layer object having of an acrylic substrate, a tie layer, and at least one layer of a moisture-resistant material. Preferably, the acrylic sheet, film, profile or other shaped multi-layer object is transparent. | 10-09-2008 |
20090226669 | POLYMERIC ARTICLES HAVING A TEXTURED SURFACE AND FROSTED APPEARANCE - Disclosed is a polymeric article having a frosted and/or surface textured finish made from a polymeric resin comprised of a polymeric matrix and polymeric particles which are substantially spherical, highly crosslinked, have a mean particle size of between 15 and 70 micrometers and have a particle size distribution between 10-110 micrometers. | 09-10-2009 |
20100324218 | TRANSPARENT CHEMICAL RESISTANT IMPACT ACRYLIC ALLOY - The invention relates to acrylic alloy compositions that are transparent and have excellent chemical and impact resistance. The acrylic alloy is especially useful in bio-pharmaceutical and medical applications in which the composition needs a resistance to isopropyl alcohol, lipids and impact. The acrylic alloy containing is a melt blend of a high molecular weight acrylic copolymer, polyvinylidene fluoride, optional impact modifier and other additives. | 12-23-2010 |
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20100298208 | BIOFILM PREVENTION USING LACTOFERRIN - This invention relates to methods and compositions capable of inhibiting biofilm formation. Specifically, provided herein are methods and compositions using Lactoferrin for the inhibition of biofilm formation. | 11-25-2010 |
20110172704 | SOLDER FORMULATION AND USE IN TISSUE WELDING - Supersaturated gel formulations including a solution of chitosan, albumin, and a laser specific chromophore. Laser tissue welding methods using the gel formulations of the present invention are also described. In the methods, the gel formulation of the present invention is provided to a site for tissue repair and the laser specific chromophore within the gel is excited with a laser in order to fuse tissue by inducing protein denaturation. The gel formulations and laser tissue welding methods may be used, for example, to enable skull base repairs, aerodigestive endoscopic repairs, endoscopic endonasal surgical repairs, iatrogenic esophageal perforation repairs, laparoscopic abdominal surgical repairs, lung repairs, colon repairs, anastomosis of vessels, urologic/gynecologic endoscopic pelvic repairs, orofacial surgical repairs, dental replacement, skin closure, uterine closure and repairs after fibroidectomies and bladder surgery. | 07-14-2011 |
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20090221981 | RELEASABLE NONWOVEN WRAPPER FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article and wrapper, where the absorbent article has a topsheet, absorbent core and backsheet, and an adhesive layer is applied to the backsheet. The wrapper has an internal and external layer, where the internal layer is made from a nonwoven having low fluid permeability and is treated with a release agent. | 09-03-2009 |
20100004613 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH FLUORESCENT WETNESS INDICATOR - An absorbent article includes a body having a surface for receiving a liquid and a wetness indicator disposed on the body. The wetness indicator includes a first agent that produces a fluorescence when wetted and a second agent that produces a color change when wetted. | 01-07-2010 |
20100069870 | ABSORBENT PAD - An absorbent pad including: a main body having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, including: a liquid pervious topsheet; a liquid impervious backsheet; an absorbent layer disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a central adhesive element disposed on the backsheet and extending along a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent pad; and an elastic element disposed along each of the first and second longitudinal edges of the main body and attached to at least one of the topsheet and the backsheet; a first wing element extending from the backsheet and laterally beyond the first longitudinal edge of the main body; and a second wing element extending from the backsheet and laterally beyond the second longitudinal edge of the main body, the first and second wing elements being releasably attachable to an undergarment. | 03-18-2010 |
20100160885 | ABSORBENT PAD - An absorbent pad including a chassis having a first side edge and a second side edge. The chassis includes a liquid pervious topsheet and a liquid impervious backsheet. An absorbent system is disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. An elastic element is disposed along each of the first and second side edges of the chassis and attached to at least one of the topsheet and the backsheet, the elastic elements generating a cupping action so that the absorbent pad is biased towards a cup-like shape. A first side adhesive element is attached to the chassis inwardly from the first side edge of the chassis. A second side adhesive element is attached to the chassis inwardly from the second side edge of the chassis. A central adhesive element is attached to the chassis between the first and second side adhesive elements. The absorbent pad has a first configuration in which the central adhesive element is releasably attached to an inner surface of an undergarment so that the absorbent pad retains its cup-like shape and a second configuration in which the first and second side adhesive elements are releasably attached to an outer surface of the undergarment to overcome the cupping action of the elastic elements. | 06-24-2010 |
20110224638 | Absorbent Article With Fluorescent Wetness Indicator - An absorbent article includes a body having a surface for receiving a liquid and a wetness indicator disposed on the body. The wetness indicator includes a first agent that produces a fluorescence when wetted and a second agent that produces a color change when wetted. | 09-15-2011 |
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20110125156 | METHOD FOR TREATING JOINT PAIN AND ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS - The embodiments provide provides devices, instruments, and associated methods for treating joint pain. A joint is evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging to detect any defects in the subchondral bone. For example, using T2-weighted MRI images, bone marrow lesions or edemas can be identified, and using T1-weighted MRI images, associated regions of sclerotic bone adjacent to the bone marrow lesion can be identified. The treatment method may involve introducing a bone void filler material at the site to address the bone marrow lesion or edema, and/or drilling and inserting an implant to address the sclerotic bone, bone marrow lesion or edema, and insufficiency or stress fractures. An access path is mapped to a location in the subchondral region where the insufficiency fracture resides. The access path attempts to preserve an articular surface of the joint. A reinforcing member that stabilizes the insufficiency fracture is then implanted via the access path. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125157 | SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN - The embodiments provide devices and methods that both strengthen the bone and stimulate the bone. Bone fractures or non-unions are stabilized, integrated or healed, which results in reduction of a bone defect, such as a bone marrow lesion or edema. In addition, the distribution of forces in a joint are restored or altered to relieve pain. In general, a joint is evaluated by taking an image of the joint and one or more subchondral defects are detected. At least one of the subchondral defects may be diagnosed as the source of pain and an extent of treatment for the subchondral defect is determined. The disclosed devices and techniques are particularly suited for treating chronic defects or injuries, where the patient's natural healing response has not resolved the defect. The present disclosure also provides several exemplary treatment modalities for the different extents of treatment needed. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125265 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES FOR SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN - Devices and associated methods are disclosed for treating bone, and particularly bone tissue at the joints. Disclosed are implantable devices that can be used either alone or in combination with this augmentation or hardening material for the repair of bone defects and which are particularly suited for use at the joints, and even more particularly, suited for use at the subchondral bone level. | 05-26-2011 |
20140107781 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES FOR SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN - Devices and associated methods are disclosed for treating bone, and particularly bone tissue at the joints. Disclosed are implantable devices that can be used either alone or in combination with this augmentation or hardening material for the repair of bone defects and which are particularly suited for use at the joints, and even more particularly suited for use at the subchondral bone level. | 04-17-2014 |
20140350683 | METHOD FOR TREATING JOINT PAIN AND ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS - The embodiments provide provides devices, instruments, and associated methods for treating joint pain. A joint is evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging to detect any defects in the subchondral bone. For example, using T2-weighted MRI images, bone marrow lesions or edemas can be identified, and using T1-weighted MRI images, associated regions of sclerotic bone adjacent to the bone marrow lesion can be identified. The treatment method may involve introducing a bone void filler material at the site to address the bone marrow lesion or edema, and/or drilling and inserting an implant to address the sclerotic bone, bone marrow lesion or edema, and insufficiency or stress fractures. An access path is mapped to a location in the subchondral region where the insufficiency fracture resides. The access path attempts to preserve an articular surface of the joint. A reinforcing member that stabilizes the insufficiency fracture is then implanted via the access path. | 11-27-2014 |
20150150616 | SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN - The embodiments provide devices and methods that both strengthen the bone and stimulate the bone. Bone fractures or non-unions are stabilized, integrated or healed, which results in reduction of a bone defect, such as a bone marrow lesion or edema. In addition, the distribution of forces in a joint are restored or altered to relieve pain. In general, a joint is evaluated by taking an image of the joint and one or more subchondral defects are detected. At least one of the subchondral defects may be diagnosed as the source of pain and an extent of treatment for the subchondral defect is determined. The disclosed devices and techniques are particularly suited for treating chronic defects or injuries, where the patient's natural healing response has not resolved the defect. The present disclosure also provides several exemplary treatment modalities for the different extents of treatment needed. | 06-04-2015 |
20150257886 | METHOD FOR TREATING JOINT PAIN AND ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS - The embodiments provide provides devices, instruments, and associated methods for treating joint pain. A joint is evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging to detect any defects in the subchondral bone. For example, using T2-weighted MRI images, bone marrow lesions or edemas can be identified, and using T1-weighted MRI images, associated regions of sclerotic bone adjacent to the bone marrow lesion can be identified. The treatment method may involve introducing a bone void filler material at the site to address the bone marrow lesion or edema, and/or drilling and inserting an implant to address the sclerotic bone, bone marrow lesion or edema, and insufficiency or stress fractures. An access path is mapped to a location in the subchondral region where the insufficiency fracture resides. The access path attempts to preserve an articular surface of the joint. A reinforcing member that stabilizes the insufficiency fracture is then implanted via the access path. | 09-17-2015 |