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20100078532 | PREFABRICATED MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A bracket assembly supports an electrical box between wall studs. The bracket assembly includes an elongate vertical bracket having a first end for attachment to a horizontal stud and an opposed upper end. An elongate horizontal bracket is affixed to the upper end of the vertical bracket. The horizontal bracket includes a pair of opposed ends for attachment to spaced apart vertical studs. The horizontal bracket defines a frame including a plurality of openings. The frame accommodates on side thereof an electrical box about each opening and accommodates on the other side thereof a mud ring about each opening. | 04-01-2010 |
20100147547 | PIVOTING WHILE-IN-USE ELECTRICAL BOX AND COVER - The present invention is directed to a “while-in-use” electrical box device including an electrical box housing and pivotable cover which function as an integral unit and rotate on a fixed frame. | 06-17-2010 |
20110179606 | PANEL CLAMP - A clamp includes a first member, a washer, a nut, a threaded bolt, a spring and a torsion spring. The first member may include side portions and have a first opening. The washer may include a second opening and at least one portion protruding in a downward direction from an upper surface of the washer. The nut may have an upper surface, a lower surface and a threaded opening. The threaded bolt may be disposed through the first opening, the second opening and the threaded opening. The spring may be located between a portion of the first member and the washer. The torsion spring may be located between the washer and the nut, where the torsion spring causes the nut to rotate when force is applied to an upper part of the first member. | 07-28-2011 |
20130277085 | Weatherproof While-in-Use Floor Cover - A weatherproof while-in-use floor cover is provided for allowing access to a while-in-use box which is mounted below an elevated floor. The while-in-use floor cover comprises a frame and a lid and is constructed such that a cut-out exists along an edge of the lid to provide a passage for an electrical cord in order that the electrical cord may be plugged in to the while-in-use box which is mounted below the elevated floor when the lid of the while-in-use floor cover is in the closed position. | 10-24-2013 |
20130295786 | Mechanical Grounding Connector - A mechanical grounding connector is provided for connecting at least two conductors. The connector is comprised of a first, second and third body section which have channels that allow for installation of conductors between each of the body sections. The channels of each body section lie at 90 degree angles such that conductors can be installed in a parallel or transverse arrangement. Bolts are used to hold together the first, second and third body sections of the connector and allow the body sections to be separated from one another by loosening the bolts to install conductors, without the need to completely remove the bolts from the connector. | 11-07-2013 |
20130298353 | CABLE TIE HEAD - A cable tie comprising a cable tie head that comprises a head portion. The cable tie also comprises a cable tie body. The cable tie body comprises a main body that includes a body passageway; and a strap, wherein the cable tie head is attachable to and detachable from the cable tie body, and wherein the body passageway is formed to receive the legs for coupling the cable tie head with the cable tie body. The cable tie head is made from a different material than the cable head body. | 11-14-2013 |
20130303035 | HOT LINE STIRRUP CONNECTOR - A stirrup connector includes a cable connecting device, a clamp, and a control section. The cable connecting device is configured to secure a tap line to the stirrup connector. The clamp secures the stirrup connector to a stirrup. The clamp includes a set of jaws forming an opening that is smaller than a diameter of the stirrup and is configured to snap onto the stirrup when the set of jaws is forced against the stirrup at the opening. The control section is configured to be releasably engaged with a hot stick and to translate a connecting force from the hotstick to the clamp to secure the clamp to the stirrup. The stirrup connector provides an electrical connection between the stirrup and the tap line when the clamp is secured to the stirrup. | 11-14-2013 |
20130333164 | ANTI-SLIP CABLE TIE - A cable tie includes a band having a first end and a second end a housing, affixed to the band near the second end, with a first opening to receive the first end of the band. The housing comprises a first mass near the first opening and one side of the housing, a stop mass near a second side of the housing, and a second mass between the first mass and the stop mass. When the first end is inserted into the housing, the second mass prevents the first mass from moving a first distance occupied by the second mass, toward the stop mass. When the first end in the housing is being pulled out of the housing, the first mass locks the first end in the housing and prevents the first end from slipping over a second distance. | 12-19-2013 |
20130344721 | PIVOTING FACE RECEPTACLE - A pivoting face receptacle may include a receptacle module. The receptacle module may include a hinge and a receptacle attached to the hinge. The receptacle is configured to pivot, about the hinge, from a retracted position in which a face of the receptacle is parallel to a front of the receptacle module, to an extended position in which the face of the receptacle is substantially perpendicular to the front the receptacle module and protrudes from the face of the receptacle module. The pivoting face receptacle may also include a receptacle housing. The receptacle housing, having a front affixed to a rear of the receptacle module, may include a plurality of contacts on exterior faces of the receptacle housing. The receptacle housing may be configured to receive the receptacle into a space enclosed by the receptacle housing when the receptacle is in the retracted position. | 12-26-2013 |
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20140059809 | CABLE TIES EMPLOYING A NYLON/GRAPHENE COMPOSITE - Cable ties employing a nylon/graphene composite. | 03-06-2014 |
20150266637 | CABLE TIE HEAD - A cable tie includes a cable tie head that comprises a head portion. The cable tie also includes a cable tie body. The cable tie body comprises a main body that includes a body passageway; and a strap, wherein the cable tie head is attachable to and detachable from the cable tie body, and wherein the body passageway is formed to receive the legs for coupling the cable tie head with the cable tie body. The cable tie head is made from a different material than the cable head body. | 09-24-2015 |
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20080303671 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INHIBITING DETECTION OF DEACTIVATED LABELS USING DETECTION FILTERS HAVING AN ADAPTIVE THRESHOLD - A method, system and computer program product for inhibiting detection of deactivated tags. The method, system and computer program product include receiving a signal that includes environment noise from at least one tag, extracting signal detection information that includes a signal detection energy value from the received signal, extracting signal deactivation information that includes a signal deactivation energy value from the received signal, and determining a failure to deactivate ratio that corresponds to the signal detection energy value divided by the signal deactivation energy value. Generation of an alarm event is inhibited upon the failure to deactivate ratio being less than the selectable threshold and generating a noise factor to adjust a selectable threshold. | 12-11-2008 |
20110025498 | INTERFERENCE DETECTOR RESULTING IN THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT - A method and system are provided for adjusting a threshold value of an alarm for a metal detecting system, based on a detected interference with other systems that operate at adjacent frequencies. The method and system include receiving a plurality of sample values and calculating a discrepancy value based on a difference between a maximum value and a minimum value of the plurality of sample values, wherein the discrepancy value corresponds to detected interference. The discrepancy value is compared to a predefined interference threshold value and an activation signal is generated. A fast threshold adjustor receives the activation signal when the discrepancy value is greater than or equal to the predefined interference threshold value and a slow threshold adjustor receives the activation signal when the discrepancy value is less than the predefined interference threshold value. The activation signal triggers an output from the fast threshold adjustor or the slow threshold adjustor that is applied to adjust the threshold value. | 02-03-2011 |
20110171910 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECEIVER NULLING USING COHERENT TRANSMIT SIGNALS - A method and system are provided for canceling interference signals from a received signal. A ratio module receives as input a ratio of a filtered receiver output signal level and a filtered transmitter output signal level. A product module receives as inputs an output of the ratio module and a transmitter output. The product module calculates a product of the output of the ratio module and the transmitter output. An adjusted receiver signal module receives a difference calculated from the received signal level and the output of the product module. The method and system are suitable for use in a metal detection subsystem with a larger security system. | 07-14-2011 |
20110215928 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING EFFECT OF INTERFERENCE IN INTEGRATED METAL DETECTION/ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS - An integrated electronic article surveillance (“EAS”)/metal detection system. The system includes a transmitter operable to transmit an EAS interrogation signal, where the EAS interrogation signal establishes an interrogation zone and is used to detect EAS markers and metal objects within the interrogation zone. The EAS interrogation signal is transmitted at a first frequency during an EAS detection cycle and at a second frequency during a metal detection cycle. The system includes a receiver operable to detect a signal received from an EAS marker, and a metal detector module operable to detect a metal object in proximity to the integrated EAS/metal detection system, where the metal detector module includes a filter tuned to substantially filter out the first transmission frequency. | 09-08-2011 |
20110273301 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SLIDING DOOR PATTERN CANCELLATION IN METAL DETECTION - A method and system for reducing the signal interference effects of metal doors in a metal detection system. The system includes a transmitter operable to transmit an interrogation signal that is used to detect transitory metal objects within the detection region, a receiver operable to receive instantaneous signals that represent electromagnetic field disturbances during operation of the metal detection system and include electromagnetic field disturbances attributed to the movement of metal doors. The system also includes a metal detection module that determines a resulting waveform representing the difference between the instantaneous signals received during operation of the metal detection system and a recorded pattern of signals representing electromagnetic field disturbances caused by a pattern of movement of the metal doors in the detection region when a transitory metallic object is not present. The record pattern is canceled from the resulting waveform leaving only signals from transitory metal objects. | 11-10-2011 |
20120112918 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE SLIDING DOOR PATTERN CANCELLATION IN METAL DETECTION - A metal detection device, system and method are provided. The device includes a receiver that receives a signal pattern representing electromagnetic field disturbances over time caused by movement of metal doors in a detection region. The device further includes a memory in communication with the receiver. The memory stores a recorded signal pattern of a previously received signal pattern and at least one quality criterion. The device further includes a processor in communication with the memory. The processor determines pattern vitals indicating a quality of the received signal pattern. The processor further determines whether the at least one quality criterion is met based at least in part on the pattern vitals. The processor further updates the recorded signal pattern based at least in part on determining whether the at least one quality criterion is met. | 05-10-2012 |
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20100015540 | BINDERLESS OVERCOAT LAYER - Embodiments pertain to a novel imaging member, namely, an imaging member or photoreceptor comprising a binderless overcoat layer which exhibits substantially improved electrical performance, such as low residual potential and good electrical cyclic stability. The overcoat layer of the present embodiments is formed from a formulation comprising a small transport molecule, a crosslinking agent, an acid catalyst and a solvent. | 01-21-2010 |
20100086321 | DYNAMIC PHOTO RECEPTOR WEAR RATE ADJUSTMENT BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR FEEDBACK - A xerographic marking engine adjusts a charging actuator value, such as an AC peak-to-peak voltage or an AC peak-to-peak current, based on a determined knee value, V | 04-08-2010 |
20100151366 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTORECEPTOR, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - According to an aspect of the invention, an electrophotographic photoreceptor including a conductive substrate and a photosensitive layer provided on a surface of the conductive substrate is provided. In the electrophotographic photoreceptor, an outermost layer of the photosensitive layer containing a crosslinked product formed from at least one charge transporting material having at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of —OH, —OCH | 06-17-2010 |
20100330476 | POLYFLUORINATED CORE SHELL PHOTOCONDUCTORS - A photoconductor that includes a photogenerating layer and a charge transport layer containing a charge transport component, a fluorinated polymer, and a core shell component, and wherein the core is comprised of a metal oxide and the shell is comprised of silica. | 12-30-2010 |
20100330477 | CORE SHELL PHOTOCONDUCTORS - A photoconductor that includes a photogenerating layer, and a charge transport layer containing a charge transport component, and a core shell component, and wherein the core is comprised of a metal oxide and the shell is comprised of silica. | 12-30-2010 |
20110053066 | POSS MELAMINE OVERCOATED PHOTOCONDUCTORS - A photoconductor containing an optional supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, a charge transport layer or layers, and an overcoating layer containing a crosslinked mixture of a POSS component, a melamine polymer, and a charge transport like a hole transport compound. | 03-03-2011 |
20110183241 | PROTECTIVE PHOTORECEPTOR OUTER LAYER - Embodiments pertain to a novel imaging member, namely, an imaging member or photoreceptor comprising a protective outer layer which comprises light-absorbing composition that substantially prevents any light absorption by the overcoat layer. The composition comprises a low strength thermal plastic resin and a high optical density yellow dye. Thus, the light-blocking protective layer reduces the intrinsic light shock suffered by conventional overcoat layers without negatively impacting electrical properties of the overcoat layer and while improving print quality. | 07-28-2011 |
20110294054 | POLYALKYLENE GLYCOL BENZOATE POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE CONTAINING PHOTOCONDUCTORS - A photoconductor that includes a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer, and where the charge transport layer contains a polyalkylene glycol benzoate and a fluorinated polymer. | 12-01-2011 |
20120189949 | PHOTOCONDUCTOR OVERCOAT LAYER - A photoconductor containing a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer, and an overcoat layer in contact with, and contiguous to the charge transport layer. The overcoat layer is comprised polyethylene-block-polyethylene glycol copolymer and a charge transport component. | 07-26-2012 |
20130017479 | PHENOLIC PHOSPHITE CONTAINING PHOTOCONDUCTORSAANM WU; JinAACI PittsfordAAST NYAACO USAAGP WU; Jin Pittsford NY USAANM DINH; Kenny-Tuan T.AACI WebsterAAST NYAACO USAAGP DINH; Kenny-Tuan T. Webster NY USAANM STREET; Terry L.AACI FairportAAST NYAACO USAAGP STREET; Terry L. Fairport NY USAANM HEDRICK; Robert W.AACI SpencerportAAST NYAACO USAAGP HEDRICK; Robert W. Spencerport NY USAANM FERRARESE; Linda L.AACI RochesterAAST NYAACO USAAGP FERRARESE; Linda L. Rochester NY USAANM GILMARTIN; Brian P.AACI WilliamsvilleAAST NYAACO USAAGP GILMARTIN; Brian P. Williamsville NY US - A photoconductor containing an optional supporting substrate layer, a photogenerating layer, a charge transport layer, and a top overcoat layer of a phenolic compound, a phosphite compound, an optional charge transport compound, an optional melamine resin, an optional acrylated polyol, and an optional catalyst. | 01-17-2013 |
20130330665 | TETRAARYL POLYCARBONATE CONTAINING PHOTOCONDUCTORS - A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a photogenerating layer, and a charge transport layer, and where the charge transport layer contains a mixture of a charge transport component and a tetraaryl polycarbonate. | 12-12-2013 |
20140023959 | IMAGING MEMBER LAYERS - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital printing, apparatuses. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising an overcoat layer which prevents image quality issues such as deletion. The overcoat layer comprises a phenolic triarylamine charge transport molecule, an aminoplast and a triamino triphenyl compound. | 01-23-2014 |
20140065533 | IMAGING MEMBER LAYERS - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital printing, apparatuses. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising a charge transport layer comprising a novel combination of a tetraaryl polycarbonate copolymer binder and perfluorinated fillers. The present charge transport layer provides reduced wear rate and long service life. | 03-06-2014 |
20140087298 | IMAGING MEMBER WITH FLUOROSULFONAMIDE-CONTAINING OVERCOAT LAYER - An imaging member includes a supporting substrate, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, an imaging layer, and an overcoat layer, wherein the overcoat layer comprises a fluorosulfonamide. The overcoat layer can further include a charge transport compound and a melamine resin. | 03-27-2014 |
20150079511 | POLYARYLATECARBONATE FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING PHOTOCONDUCTORS - A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, an optional anticurl layer, a photogenerating layer, and a charge transport layer comprised of a first charge transport compound, a second dissimilar charge transport compound, a fluoropolymer and a polyarylatecarbonate. | 03-19-2015 |
20150111137 | CROSS-LINKED OVERCOAT LAYER - Embodiments pertain to a novel imaging member, namely, an imaging member or photoreceptor comprising an overcoat layer which comprises a soluble filler that improves low surface energy and wear. The soluble filler is a silicone poly(ethylene glycol) ester which improves low surface energy and wear without negatively impacting electrical properties of the overcoat layer. | 04-23-2015 |
20150132689 | CHARGE TRANSPORT LAYER COMPRISING SILICONE ESTER COMPOUNDS - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed generally to an electrostatographic imaging member having low surface energy and is wear resistant. The imaging members include a charge transport layer that comprises a silicone ester additive that provides these beneficial properties. | 05-14-2015 |
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20090126387 | Duct mounted dehumidifier using parallel air flow - In one aspect, a dehumidifier is provided for installation in an air duct of an HVAC system. The air duct has air flowing therethrough controlled by a blower of the HVAC system. The dehumidifier includes an enclosure, which includes a compressor connected to an evaporator and a condenser. The evaporator has a first air flow rate for the air flowing therethrough. The condenser has a second air flow rate for the air flowing therethrough, wherein the second air flow rate is higher than the first air flow rate. In another aspect, the evaporator has a first air impingement surface area for the air flowing therethrough. The condenser has a second air impingement surface area for the air flowing therethrough, wherein the air impingement surface area is larger than the first air impingement surface area. Another aspect is drawn to a system wherein a dehumidifier is installed in an air duct. | 05-21-2009 |
20090126905 | High reliability cooling system for LED lamps using dual mode heat transfer loops - In one aspect, a cooling device for an LED chip mounted on a heat sink includes an enclosed tube in contact with the heat sink. The tube includes a vacuum section surrounded by a plurality of cooling fins and a liquid-filled section surrounded by a plurality of cooling fins. The liquid-filled section is in contact with the heat sink. In another aspect, an apparatus includes a heat sink, an LED chip mounted on the heat sink, and an enclosed tube in contact with the heat sink. The tube includes a vacuum section surrounded by a plurality of cooling fins and a liquid-filled section surrounded by a plurality of cooling fins. The liquid-filled section is in contact with the heat sink. | 05-21-2009 |
20130067939 | DEHUMIDIFIER DRYER USING AMBIENT HEAT ENHANCEMENT - An apparatus is configured to receive an incoming air stream from within an enclosure and to exhaust an outgoing air stream into the enclosure, the incoming and outgoing air streams flowing in a flow direction. The apparatus comprises an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has a heat extraction portion and a heat depositing portion, wherein the heat extraction portion is disposed in an air stream outside of the enclosure and wherein the heat depositing portion is disposed downstream of the evaporator with respect to the flow direction. A method includes receiving an incoming air stream from within an enclosure in a dryer apparatus, the apparatus including an evaporator, a compressor, and a condenser. A heat exchanger is operably connected to the dryer apparatus to transfer sensible heat from an air stream outside of the enclosure to a location downstream of the evaporator. | 03-21-2013 |
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20140105979 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF METHYLPHENIDATE - Compositions for the transdermal delivery of methylphenidate in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes methylphenidate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and at least one acrylic polymer that is non-reactive with methylphenidate. Methods using the compositions to achieve transdermal delivery of methylphenidate or for treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and/or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or narcolepsy also are described. | 04-17-2014 |
20140276478 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF TERTIARY AMINE DRUGS - Described are transdermal drug delivery systems for the transdermal administration of tertiary amine drugs, such as rivastigmine, fentanyl or rotigotine, comprising a polymer matrix comprising a free base form of the drug and at least one carboxyl group-containing compound. In some embodiments, the systems include a rate-controlling membrane and a skin-contacting face adhesive apart from the polymer matrix. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276479 | TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH OVERLAY - Transdermal drug delivery systems comprising a drug-containing layer, a backing layer, and an occlusive overlay layer extending beyond the perimeter of the backing layer by 3 to 6 mm in all directions are described. The systems achieve increased drug delivery over an extended time period. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276483 | TRANSDERMAL METHYLPHENIDATE COMPOSITIONS WITH ACRYLIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS - Described herein are transdermal compositions comprising methylphenidate in a polymer matrix comprising a non-reactive random acrylic polymer and an acrylic block copolymer. Method of making such compositions, and therapeutic methods using them also are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20160030362 | SILICONE-CONTAINING ACRYLIC POLYMERS FOR TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY COMPOSITIONS - Described herein are silicone-containing acrylic polymers useful, for example, in transdermal drug delivery compositions, to methods of making and using them, to transdermal drug delivery compositions comprising them, and to methods of making and using such transdermal drug delivery compositions. The polymers are particular suitable for formulating amine drugs, such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, rivastigmine, paroxetine and clonidine. | 02-04-2016 |
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20090043295 | Fibroid Treatment Methods and Devices - A system for ligating a uterine artery in a patient generally includes a suture transfer tool, suture transfer darts, and one or more sutures. Others systems and implants are described herein for treating and/or eliminating fibroids or fibrous masses in males and females. | 02-12-2009 |
20090105811 | Intravascular Devices for Cell-Based Therapies - Disclosed herein are vascular cell encapsulation devices that can deliver cell type(s) for the treatment of a disease or disorder. | 04-23-2009 |
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20100196438 | METHODS INCLUDING MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING A SURFACE INCLUDING A BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE AGENT THEREIN - The present invention provides a medical device, and methods of preparing and using a medical device. The medical device has a surface including a biologically active agent therein. The methods are particularly useful for preparing, for example, coated stents having a biologically active agent within the coating. | 08-05-2010 |
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20120041418 | BIOLOGIC TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A delivery system is provided that is adapted to treat various urological pelvic disorders, such as prolapse, incontinence, and the like. The delivery system can include at least one biologic loaded or otherwise provided with a bioactive agent. The biologic can comprise any drugs, hormones or steroids, stem cells, growth factors, proteins, and/or other bioactive agents to promote cell or tissue growth for the treatment and strengthening of organ walls or tissue. The biologic is generally adapted to controllably release the agent to the surrounding tissue or organ to provide a local and targeted delivery. | 02-16-2012 |
20120203059 | Coated Pelvic Implant Device and Method - Implant systems and methods are provided to include a treatment material with a pelvic implant device. The pelvic implant device, such as an incontinence sling, can include the treatment coating combination of a material, such as Phosphorylcholine (PC), and an infection prevention material, such as InhibiZone® (IZ) technology. The treatment material can be coated onto, or impregnation or integrated with, polypropylene mesh in order to prevent infection and promote healing. | 08-09-2012 |
20120271230 | Fibroid Treatment System and Method - Various embodiments of a fibroid treatment system and method are provided. Embodiments are adapted to treat fibroids utilizing by blocking or impeding blood flow through the uterine artery to prevent growth of the fibroid. Additionally, drugs or therapeutic agents can be included to further shrink or starve off the fibroid to provide a secondary mode of action. | 10-25-2012 |
20130197300 | IMPLANTS WITH ABSORBALBE AND NON-ABSORBABLE FEATURES FOR THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are methods, devices, and systems related to implants for the treatment of a female pelvic condition. The implants include absorbable and non-absorbable materials and can be introduced into the pelvic area transvaginally. Meshes of the invention provide benefits relating to improved tissue integration into the mesh, reduced infection likelihood, improved patient comfort following implantation, or combinations of thereof. | 08-01-2013 |
20140088347 | PELVIC IMPLANT AND THERAPEUTIC AGENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Various embodiments of a mesh or implant system are provided for treating pelvic conditions such as incontinence, vaginal prolapsed, and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness. Embodiments of the implants can include a material, substrate, configuration or coating adapted to provide immediate or timed release of various therapeutic agents or drugs to treat the surrounding tissue. | 03-27-2014 |
20150174293 | BIOLOGIC TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A delivery system is provided that is adapted to treat various urological pelvic disorders, such as prolapse, incontinence, and the like. The delivery system can include at least one biologic loaded or otherwise provided with a bioactive agent, The biologic can comprise any drugs, hormones or steroids, stem cells, growth factors, proteins, and/or other bioactive agents to promote cell or tissue growth for the treatment and strengthening of organ walls or tissue. The biologic is generally adapted to controllably release the agent to the surrounding tissue or organ to provide a local and targeted delivery. | 06-25-2015 |
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20110091649 | Method and apparatus for counting particles in a gas - The present disclosure describes a method and apparatus for detecting particles in a gas by saturating the gas with vapor and causing the gas to flow through a chamber with walls that are at a temperature different than the temperature of the entering gas creating a gas turbulence within the chamber resulting in the gas becoming super-saturated with vapor and causing said super-saturated vapor to condense on said particles and form droplets, which are then detected and counted by an optical light-scattering detector. | 04-21-2011 |
20110192909 | Fine droplet atomizer for liquid precursor vaporization - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for forming a droplet aerosol for vaporization and subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. The apparatus includes a mechanism to control the rate of liquid flow through the apparatus, the mechanism including a piezoelectric actuator to adjust the rate of liquid flow and an atomizing mechanism drawing gas from a compressed gas source such that when the gas source conjoins with the liquid, the liquid is atomized to form droplets suspended in the gas thereby forming a droplet aerosol suitable for subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. The method includes drawing a gas from a compressed gas source and drawing a liquid from a liquid source. The liquid and gas are conjoined in either a coaxial flow relationship or a radial flow relationship or an angular relationship between radial and coaxial flow wherein the gas engages the liquid to faun droplets suitable for vaporization and subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. | 08-11-2011 |
20130036973 | Method and apparatus for counting particles in a gas - The present disclosure describes a method and apparatus for detecting particles in a gas by saturating the gas with vapor and causing the gas to flow through a chamber with walls that are at a temperature different than the temperature of the entering gas creating a gas turbulence within the chamber resulting in the gas becoming super-saturated with vapor and causing said super-saturated vapor to condense on said particles and form droplets, which are then detected and counted by an optical light-scattering detector. | 02-14-2013 |
20130203264 | Method and apparatus for vapor and gas filtration - A gas filtration apparatus and method comprises a housing with an inlet for gas to enter and an outlet for the gas to exit. The housing contains a filter comprised of sintered metal fibers having an active filtration area through which the gas flows to remove suspended particles from the gas. The filter is substantially uniform in thickness and porosity through the active filtration area. The filter media being sealed to a metal structure in the housing with the metal structure having an opening to permit gas to flow through. A method of making a vapor/gas mixture includes the steps of producing a vapor in a gas to form the vapor/gas mixture passing the vapor/gas mixture through an opening in a housing containing a filter comprised of sintered metal fibers through which the vapor/gas mixture flows. | 08-08-2013 |
20130233395 | Liquid flow control for film deposition - An apparatus for controlling liquid flow wherein the apparatus comprises an orifice and an adjacent flexible diaphragm separated from each other by a gap through which a liquid flows. The diaphragm is sufficiently flexible to vary the gap thereby controlling the rate of liquid flowing through the orifice or to provide a positive liquid shutoff of liquid flowing through the orifice. A method for controlling liquid flow through the apparatus comprises flexing said diaphragm to vary a size of the gap to control the rate of liquid flowing through the orifice or to provide a positive liquid shutoff of liquid from flowing through the orifice. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239888 | Apparatus for counting particles in a gas - The present disclosure describes an apparatus for detecting particles in a gas by saturating the gas with vapor and causing the gas to flow through a chamber with walls that are at a temperature different than the temperature of the entering gas creating a gas turbulence within the chamber resulting in the gas becoming super-saturated with vapor and causing said super-saturated vapor to condense on said particles and form droplets, which are then detected and counted by an optical light-scattering detector. | 09-19-2013 |
20130292485 | Fine droplet atomizer for liquid precursor vaporization - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for forming a droplet aerosol for vaporization and subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. The apparatus includes a mechanism to control the rate of liquid flow through the apparatus, the mechanism including a piezoelectric actuator to adjust the rate of liquid flow and an atomizing mechanism drawing gas from a compressed gas source such that when the gas source conjoins with the liquid, the liquid is atomized to form droplets suspended in the gas thereby forming a droplet aerosol suitable for subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. The method includes drawing a gas from a compressed gas source and drawing a liquid from a liquid source. The liquid and gas are conjoined in either a coaxial flow relationship or a radial flow relationship or an angular relationship between radial and coaxial flow wherein the gas engages the liquid to form droplets suitable for vaporization and subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. | 11-07-2013 |
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