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Hamman, US
Baron L. Hamman, Dallas, TX US
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| 20090018555 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A VEIN, AN ARTERY, OR A TUBE IN A VASCULAR ENVIRONMENT - A device for assisting in a vascular procedure is provided that includes a handle and one or more legs that are operable to move in response to a force being applied to the handle. The legs are operable to extend and to contract in order to manipulate a conduit. In a more particular embodiment, the device can be used in conjunction with a stand operable to receive the conduit such that the conduit can be removed from the stand by the device. The stand may include one or more graduations that indicate the size of the conduit once it is positioned on the stand. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090054841 | System and Method for Providing an Obturator for Enhanced Directional Capabilities in a Vascular Environment - An apparatus for assisting in a vascular procedure includes an obturator operable to be mounted on a medical device to guide the medical device into a targeted region, whereby the obturator is substantially blunt such that it exhibits a snag-resistant property. In alternative embodiments, the apparatus includes an interface element operable to be used in conjunction with the obturator and to engage an interface of the targeted region such that pressure is maintained within the targeted region. The interface element includes a convex portion that operates to seat the interface element at a selected location. The interface element is substantially transparent and includes a magnification element that magnifies materials underlying the interface element. In other embodiments, the apparatus includes a tray operable to provide a mold for forming the obturator, which may comprise a gas, water, sugar, clotted blood, a gelatinous material, a protein, a saline solution, or dry-ice. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090076454 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN OBTURATOR FOR ENHANCED DIRECTIONAL CAPABILITIES IN A VASCULAR ENVIRONMENT - An apparatus for assisting in a vascular procedure includes an obturator that interfaces with a surface of tissue, the obturator including a shaft and a groove that can guide one or more tips of a medical device into a targeted region. In more specific embodiments, the targeted region is an aortic hole. The obturator can include a knob that stabilizes the medical device laterally on a surface of the targeted region. The obturator can also include a flange element that extends beyond the knob onto an outside surface of the targeted region. The knob can include a chamfer feature that can provide room for the tips of the medical device to enter the targeted region at an angle without bumping into the knob. In still other embodiments, the tips are sharp needle tips of the medical device and the groove is a V-shaped groove. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090104009 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVING LARGE OBJECTS - A system for moving a large object is provided that includes one or more wheels in contact with a ground surface and two pedals coupled to at least one wheel such that a downward force on at least one of the pedals by an operator seated on the system causes the wheels to move in a forward direction. The system further includes a gearing element that includes a gearbox that translates the downward force to the wheels. The system also includes a loading element that receives at least a portion of the large object such that it can be transported when the wheels move in the forward direction, where the large object weighs at least 300 pounds. In more specific embodiments, the system includes a steering component that includes one of the wheels, where the steering component allows a direction of the system to be guided by the operator. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100063363 | SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESS IN A CARDIOVASCULAR ENVIRONMENT - A device to be used in a cardiovascular environment, comprising an expandable element that is coupled to a rod and that includes a compressed state and an expanded state. The expandable element is operable to be positioned within a wall of an organ while the expandable element is in the compressed state. The expandable element is further operable to be deployed once it is within the organ such that it is in the expanded state. The device further includes a cutter element operable to make a circular incision at the wall of the organ. The expandable element creates a resistive force when it is pulled against the wall while in the expanded state such that an interface is created for making the incision. The device includes a stop-grip mechanism that maintains the resistive force at the interface. One embodiment features the expandable element being umbrella shaped. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20110130624 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A VESSEL IN A VASCULAR ENVIRONMENT - An apparatus is provided in one example embodiment and includes a body section having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an inner edge circumferentially arranged around at least a portion of an open area. The apparatus also includes a tool extending from the body section into the open area for holding a graft vessel. The lower surface of the body section opposes a receiving vessel when the tool is positioned to transfer the graft vessel to the receiving vessel, such that the graft vessel is axially accessible through the open area to be attached to the receiving vessel. In more specific embodiments, the body section has first and second opposing ends defining a gap sized to permit the vessel to pass through. | 06-02-2011 |
Carl R. Hamman, Mt Sterling, OH US
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| 20090194575 | Anchoring Pin Insertion Unit and Method - A hand-operable device of mounting an anchoring pin and inserting the pin into the ground includes a hand-graspable elongate handle having an upper under and a lower end and a magnetic puck assembly fixed to the handle lower end for picking up an anchoring pin and maintaining in an insertion position until the pin is inserted into the ground. | 08-06-2009 |
Gregory Joseph Hamman, Sugar Land, TX US
Henry L. Hamman, Miami, FL US
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| 20100180030 | Apparatus and method for uniform network access - According to some embodiments, a registry is displayed. The registry may, for example, indicate resources available from a plurality of remote network access devices via a communications network. Moreover, a personal network address may be associated with each available resource, the personal network address including an destination address portion and an application program identifier portion. A direct communications link may then be established between a first network access device hosting an available resource and a second network address device using the personal network address associated with the resource. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100211683 | Method for uniform network access - According to some embodiments, a registry is displayed. The registry may, for example, indicate resources available from a plurality of remote network access devices via a communications network. Moreover, a personal network address may be associated with each available resource, the personal network address including an destination address portion and an application program identifier portion. A direct communications link may then be established between a first network access device hosting an available resource and a second network address device using the personal network address associated with the resource. | 08-19-2010 |
John P. Hamman, Baltimore, MD US
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| 20100119692 | Modifying undesirable tastes - Masking compositions are provided comprising at least one unpleasant tasting amino acid other than arginine, protein hydrolysate and/or protein component wherein the taste Of the unpleasant tasting component is masked with the addition of sucralose to provide organoleptically acceptable compositions. Masking compositions in accordance with the invention may then be incorporated in beverages, foods, bars, or candies to provide nutrient products. | 05-13-2010 |
Ned M. Hamman, Leesburg, IN US
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| 20080221594 | Resorbable truss - A method and apparatus for repairing a bone defect in a cranium includes a frame defining a plurality of openings. The frame may be adapted to generally span the bone defect in an implanted position. Bone-growth promoting material may generally overlap the openings and secured to the frame to cover at least some of the respective plurality of openings. At least one stabilizing member may be attached to the frame for stabilizing the apparatus relative to the cranium. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20100003155 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING POROUS METAL IMPLANTS - A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110123382 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING POROUS METAL IMPLANTS - A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided. | 05-26-2011 |
Robert Hamman, Dallas, TX US
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| 20090018942 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONLINE AUCTION - A computer-implemented method of conducting an online auction includes the steps of receiving listing information from a seller for creating a listing for a product offered for sale by the seller, enabling the seller to select a chance-based incentive to encourage bidders to bid on the product, storing the listing information in a computer searchable database, the listing information identifying those listings having associated chance-based incentives, receiving one or more search requests including search criteria from one or more bidders, searching a database for products matching the search criteria, transmitting information for those products matching the search criteria such that a list of those products matching the criteria can be displayed to one or more bidders and identifying those products having a chance-based incentive, receiving one or more bids for the product from one or more bidders and identifying a successful bid for the product and the successful bidder placing the successful bid and determining whether the successful bidder is the winner of the chance-based incentive. | 01-15-2009 |
Robert D. Hamman, Dallas, TX US
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| 20110130190 | Authentication of Game Results - A gaming system includes a game server and a client server. The client server requests random numeric outcomes from the game server and supplies various state and game information. The game server generates one or more random numeric outcomes. The game server communicates the random numeric outcomes to the client server to be used in making a win determination. For purposes of future authentication, the game server stores a digitally-signed file that includes the random numeric outcomes and the state and game information. | 06-02-2011 |
William J. Hamman, Winona Lake, IN US
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| 20090254093 | Patient-Specific Alignment Guide - An orthopedic apparatus includes an alignment guide attachable to one of a femoral joint surface of a femur of a patient. The alignment guide has a patient-specific three-dimensional engagement surface, and at least one guiding portion defining a guiding passage. The engagement surface anatomically matches a corresponding portion of the femoral joint surface. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100241236 | Modular Radial Head Prosthesis - A prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius can include an articulation component having a first connection portion. A first head component can have a second connection portion that connects to the first connection portion. A second head component can have a third connection portion that connects to the first connection portion. The second head component can have a distinct dimension from the first head component. A stem component can include a fourth connection portion that connects with either of the first or second head components. The stem component can have a stem anchoring portion that connects to the radius. | 09-23-2010 |