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Jack A. Dant, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20080234744 | SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM WITH RIGID AND FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS - A spinal stabilization system generally comprises first and second anchor members configured to be secured to first and second vertebrae within a patient's body, a flexible element secured to the first anchor member, and a rigid element secured to the second anchor member. An end portion of the rigid element is coupled to an end portion of the flexible so that the system is able to provide both rigid and dynamic stabilization. The coupling is maintained even if the flexible element relaxes after a period of time within the patient's body. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090112265 | FLEXIBLE MEMBER FOR USE IN A SPINAL COLUMN AND METHOD FOR MAKING - The present invention relates to flexible members for stabilizing a spinal column and methods for making the flexible members. In one embodiment, a flexible member comprises an inner elastomeric member and an outer fabric layer situated securely around the inner elastomeric member. The inner elastomeric member has a first elasticity to provide the flexible member with a desired flexibility. In another embodiment, the flexible member includes an outer covering that defines an outer elastomeric member. The outer elastomeric member may be situated securely around the outer fabric layer with the inner elastomeric member, the outer fabric layer, and the outer elastomeric member having the common lengthwise axis and defining the body including the opposing first and second ends. The outer elastomeric member may have a second elasticity that is less than the first elasticity. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090248078 | SPINAL STABILIZATION DEVICE - A spinal stabilization device providing dynamic stabilization to a region of a spinal column. The spinal stabilization device is configured to be connected between a first vertebra and a second vertebra of a spinal segment. The spinal stabilization device includes a central region engaging the spinous process of the first vertebra, a first arcuate arm extending from the central region to a first piece of fixation hardware secured to the second vertebra along an arcuate path, and a second arcuate arm extending from the central region to a second piece of fixation hardware secured to the second vertebra along an arcuate path. In some embodiments, the first and second arms are pivotably connected to the first and second pieces of fixation hardware with pivot connections. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100137911 | Adjustable Assembly for Correcting Spinal Abnormalities - An assembly for post-operatively treating an abnormal curvature of vertebrae of a spinal column. The assembly includes an elongate member extending in a generally vertical direction along a posterior side of the spinal column and a transverse member fastened to a vertebra of the spinal column with a plurality of fasteners and extending in a generally horizontal direction. The transverse member has a threaded region. The assembly further includes a coupler coupling the elongate member to the transverse member. The coupler includes a rotating member threadedly engaged with the threaded region of the transverse member. Rotation of the rotating member provides lateral movement of the transverse member relative to the elongate member, thereby moving the vertebra in a horizontal direction and applying a corrective force to the vertebra. | 06-03-2010 |
Paul Dant, Linthicum, MD US
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| 20100095348 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT AND TRANSLATION OF TECHNICAL SECURITY POLICIES AND CONFIGURATIONS - A system and method translating information of a source policy configuration into a universal data type useable with a target policy configuration. The disclosed system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated translation of security policies and configurations into a normalized format, thereby enabling management and transformation of information across various types of technologies. Normalized data format is utilized to output data into different formats or data types. | 04-15-2010 |
Robert Dant, Nashville, TN US
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| 20090287716 | NETWORK-BASED DATABASE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - The present invention is a communication system. Further, the present invention relates to a database communication system that allows for communication between disparate databases. | 11-19-2009 |
Ron Dant, Duncan, OK US
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| 20080231466 | FACILITATING THE COMMUNICATION OF CONNECTIVELY DISSIMILAR WELL SERVICING INDUSTRY EQUIPMENT VIA A UNIVERSAL CONNECTION DEVICE - A wellbore servicing computing network, comprising a first component with a first interface coupled to a connection device, and a second component with a second interface coupled to the connection device; wherein the first component is capable of communication with the second component through the connection device, and wherein the first interface and the second interface are dissimilar; and wherein the first component is oilfield equipment and the second component is a computer. A network for conducting well treatment or well servicing operations, comprising a first node with a first communications interface coupled to a connection device, and a second node with a second communications interface coupled to the connection device, wherein the first node and second node are in communication with each other through the connection device, wherein the first communications interface and second communications interface are dissimilar, and wherein at least one node is coupled to well treating or well servicing equipment capable of assembling at a wellsite to perform a well treatment or well servicing operation. | 09-25-2008 |
Ronald Dant, Duncan, OK US
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| 20090053072 | Integrated "One Pump" Control of Pumping Equipment - Methods and systems for improving the efficiency of a pumping process by controlling the operation of the pumps involved based on certain parameters characterizing the pump. A pump unit is coupled to a pump controller which is in turn, coupled to a pump modulator. A master controller drives the pump modulator based on a desired output parameter for the system. The pump modulator then drives each pump unit through its corresponding pump controller in a manner for the system to achieve optimal performance. | 02-26-2009 |
Ronald E. Dant, Duncan, OK US
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| 20110011581 | System and Method for Servicing a Wellbore - A method of servicing a wellbore, comprising establishing a pumping profile having a performance plan, determining a remaining life estimate for a first wellbore servicing device, wherein the first wellbore servicing device is suitable for impacting conformance to the performance plan, and selecting a second wellbore servicing device in response to the remaining life value for the first wellbore servicing device, wherein the second wellbore servicing device is suitable for impacting conformance to the performance plan. A wellbore servicing system, comprising a first device suitable for impacting conformance to a performance plan, a first sensor configured to monitor an operational characteristic of the first device, and a controller in communication with the first sensor, the controller being configured to calculate at least one of a remaining life estimate of the first device and a probability of survival estimate of the first device. | 01-20-2011 |
Ryan T. Dant, Richmond, KY US
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| 20090089958 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH AGITATOR ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING A CLUTCH MECHANISM - An upright vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a handle assembly pivotally connected to a nozzle assembly. A suction generator and dirt collection vessel are carried on the housing. The suction generator includes a drive motor. A rotary agitator assembly and a suction inlet are carried on the nozzle assembly. The rotary agitator assembly includes an axle, a drive pulley mounted on the axle, an agitator body mounted on the axle and a clutch assembly. The clutch assembly includes a first clutch element, a second clutch element, a first biasing spring, a second biasing spring and an actuator that allows the operator to selectively engage and disengage the clutch assembly. | 04-09-2009 |