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Daniel M. Crawford, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100175546 | DUAL REDUNDANT ELECTRO EXPLOSIVE DEVICE LATCH MECHANISM - A latch including a first electrical explosive device disposed between first and second surfaces and a second electrical explosive device disposed between said first and second surfaces in series with said first electrical explosive device. In the illustrative embodiment, the vehicle is a missile or torpedo, the first surface is a drag door and the second surface is a vehicle body. In this embodiment, the first electrical explosive device is coupled to the vehicle body on a first end of the device and to a common series attachment on another end thereof and the second electrical explosive device is connected to the common series attachment on a first end and to the drag door on a second end thereof. An arrangement is included for activating the electrical explosive devices to effect a deployment of the drag door with a high degree of reliability. | 07-15-2010 |
Grant A. Crawford, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20120009738 | MISALIGNMENT CORRECTION FOR EMBEDDED MICROELECTRONIC DIE APPLICATIONS - The present disclosure relates to the field of integrated circuit packaging and, more particularly, to packages using embedded microelectronic die applications, such a bumpless build-up layer (BBUL) designs. Embodiments of the present description relate to the field of alignment correction of microelectronic dice within the bumpless build-up layer packages. This alignment correction may comprise characterizing the misalignment of each microelectronic die mounted on a carrier and forwarding this characterization, along with data regarding the orientation of the carrier, to processing equipment that can compensate for the misalignment of each microelectronic die. | 01-12-2012 |
Joshua James Crawford, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20120072640 | TRANSFERRING LEARNING METADATA BETWEEN STORAGE SERVERS HAVING CLUSTERS VIA COPY SERVICES OPERATIONS ON A SHARED VIRTUAL LOGICAL UNIT THAT STORES THE LEARNING METADATA - A virtual logical unit that stores learning metadata is allocated in a first storage server having a first plurality of clusters, wherein the learning metadata indicates a type of storage device in which selected data of the first plurality of clusters of the first storage server are stored. A copy services command is received to copy the selected data from the first storage server to a second storage server having a second plurality of clusters. The virtual logical unit that stores the learning metadata is copied, from the first storage server to the second storage server, via the copy services command. Selected logical units corresponding to the selected data are copied from the first storage server to the second storage server, and the learning metadata is used to place the selected data in the type of storage device indicated by the learning metadata. | 03-22-2012 |
Neil Crawford, Tempe, AZ US
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| 20080215181 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING INVASIVE MEDICAL PROCEDURES USING A SURGICAL ROBOT - A method and system for performing invasive procedures includes a surgical robot which is controlled by a guidance system that uses time of flight calculations from RF transmitters embedded in the robot, surgical instrument, and patient anatomy. Sensors around the room detect RF transmissions emitted by the RF transmitters and drive the robot according to a preprogrammed trajectory entered into the guidance system. | 09-04-2008 |
Neil R. Crawford, Tempe, AZ US
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| 20100106199 | VENTING/PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT TO AID IN DELIVERY OF MATERIAL INTO AN ANATOMIC REGION VIA A CANNULA - A cannulated and possibly fenestrated device for injection of material into bone can be dangerous because large, uncontrolled pressures are introduced during injection into a somewhat closed system, and material may extrude undesirably or emboli may be introduced. Methods and devices are described for providing venting of pressure upon injection of material through cannulated and possibly fenestrated screws. The first method involves a bone screw and/or anchor device that includes multiple channels to allow material to flow in through one channel and out through another channel. The second method involves a plunger that can force material into bone if advanced or lessen pressure if withdrawn. The third method involves usage of two separate screws. Material is alternately injected or withdrawn from each screw to cause material to flow from one screw to the other in a controlled way that creates a uniform or asymmetrical distribution of material as desired. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100217086 | INFLATABLE SURGICAL RETRACTOR - An expandable surgical retractor for minimally invasive surgical applications is disclosed. The expandable retractor, preferably in the form of an inflatable balloon retractor, is inserted in a surgical corridor and expanded to the desired size and shape. The retractor of the present invention is amenable to many shapes including cylindrical, conical with the base at the depth of the corridor, hourglass, and crescent and are dictated by the surgeon's needs. Cooling of the retractor allows the retractor to maintain the expanded characteristic. The expanded relatively rigid retractor provides an ideal corridor for surgical applications. In a preferred embodiment, a second retractor, of the invention, can be placed at a greater depth through the first placed retractor; the “telescoping” effect rapidly provides greater exposure with minimal manipulation. Following surgery, such retractor(s) can be removed in a manner that minimizes bleeding and tissue damage. One such method is reheating to soften and restore the retractor to its unexpanded size. Or, laterally placed perforations allow for fracturing of the retractor by bovie cautery, facilitating removal by “unzipping” the retractor. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100217154 | AUTOMATED BLOOD DRAW SYSTEM - An automated blood draw system operates in conjunction with an arterial or venous line. The aspiration mechanism allows the rate of aspiration, volume of aspirate, and the time interval of aspiration to be predetermined. Blood can be collected in sequential collection vials for subsequent analysis of a given laboratory parameter, or delivered directly to integrated analysis devices. While a predetermined volume of aspirate can be wasted, excessive aspiration is prevented by monitoring waste obtained in a collection receptacle. A flush system maintains the patency of the line without contamination of the specimen. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100217336 | Computerized Planning Tool For Spine Surgery and Method and Device for Creating a Customized Guide for Implantations - A system for planning a spine surgery, comprising a haptic interface capable of providing force feedback to the user and a computer adapted to simulate a surgical procedure by responding to inputs from the haptic interface and outputting haptic feedback to the haptic interface is provided. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110092775 | Inflatable surgical retractor - For minimally invasive surgical applications, an expandable surgical retractor is inserted in a surgical corridor and expanded to a desired size and shape. Cooling allows the retractor to maintain the expanded characteristic. Following surgery, the retractor can be removed in a manner that minimizes bleeding and tissue damage. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110144441 | INFLATABLE SURGICAL RETRACTOR - An expandable surgical retractor for minimally invasive surgical applications is disclosed. The expandable retractor, preferably in the form of an inflatable balloon retractor, is inserted in a surgical corridor and expanded to the desired size and shape. The retractor of the present invention is amenable to many shapes including cylindrical, conical with the base at the depth of the corridor, hourglass, and crescent and are dictated by the surgeon's needs. Cooling of the retractor allows the retractor to maintain the expanded characteristic. The expanded relatively rigid retractor provides an ideal corridor for surgical applications. In a preferred embodiment, a second retractor, of the invention, can be placed at a greater depth through the first placed retractor; the “telescoping” effect rapidly provides greater exposure with minimal manipulation. Following surgery, such retractor(s) can be removed in a manner that minimizes bleeding and tissue damage. One such method is reheating to soften and restore the retractor to its unexpanded size. Or, laterally placed perforations allow for fracturing of the retractor by bovie cautery, facilitating removal by “unzipping” the retractor. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110202135 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL INTERBODY CAGE AND METHODS - An implantable device assembly including a bone fusion cage assembly having first and second housing members and a biasing member. The first housing member defines a first contact surface. The second housing member defines a second contact surface that faces generally opposite the first contact surface. The biasing member is operable to bias the first and second housing members away from each other into an expanded position. Each of the first and second housing members may include at least one pivot portion that defines the contact surfaces. The implantable device assembly may also include a plate assembly that is mounted to the bone fusion cage assembly. | 08-18-2011 |
Scott Crawford, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20110160529 | PELVIC IMPLANT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - Described and depicted are pelvic sling implant and delivery systems. The sling implants can be used in treating stress incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders. The sling systems can include a mesh extension or support portion and one or more tip anchors. A delivery tool can include a handle ( | 06-30-2011 |
Thomas Crawford, Marana, AZ US
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| 20120001015 | ENHANCED MULTIPLE KILL VEHICLE (MKV) INTERCEPTOR FOR INTERCEPTING EXO AND ENDO-ATMOSPHERIC TARGETS - By sharing tasks between the CV and the KVs, the MKV interceptor provides a cost-effective missile defense system capable of intercepting and killing multiple targets. The placement of the acquisition and discrimination sensor and control sensor on the CV to provide target acquisition and discrimination and mid-course guidance for all the KVs avoids the weight and complexity issues associated with trying to “miniaturize” unitary interceptors. The placement of either a short-band imaging sensor and headlamp or a MWIR sensor on each KV overcomes the latency, resolution and bandwidth problems associated with command guidance systems and allows each KV to precisely select a desirable aimpoint and maintain track on that aimpoint to impact. An implicit divert and attitude control system (DACS) using tow or more divert thrusters performs KV divert and attitude maneuvers to respond to the command guidance pre-handover and to maintain track on the aimpoint to terminal intercept post-handover | 01-05-2012 |
Thomas M. Crawford, Marana, AZ US
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| 20090001214 | MULTIPLE KILL VEHICLE (MKV) INTERCEPTOR AND METHOD FOR INTERCEPTING EXO AND ENDO-ATMOSPHERIC TARGETS - By sharing tasks between the CV and the KVs, the MKV interceptor provides a cost-effective missile defense system capable of intercepting and killing multiple targets. The placement of the acquisition and discrimination sensor and control sensor on the CV to provide target acquisition and discrimination and mid-course guidance for all the KVs avoids the weight and complexity issues associated with trying to “miniaturize” unitary interceptors. The placement of a short-band imaging sensor on each KV overcomes the latency, resolution and bandwidth problems associated with command guidance systems and allows each KV to precisely select a desirable aimpoint and maintain track on that aimpoint to impact. | 01-01-2009 |
William C. Crawford, Oro Valley, AZ US
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| 20080235055 | Laboratory instrumentation information management and control network - Described are techniques for identifying samples processed in a laboratory using harmonized identifier. A case identifier identifying a patient from whom a specimen is collected is determined. A specimen identifier associated with the specimen is determined. An entry for the specimen is recorded in a data store where the entry being associated with the case identifier and the specimen identifier. A harmonized specimen identifier including the case identifier and the specimen identifier is formed. The specimen is labeled with the harmonized specimen identifier. | 09-25-2008 |