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August Heim, Tampa, FL US
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| 20110217460 | SELF-ASSEMBLING, COLLAGEN-BASED MATERIAL FOR CORNEAL REPLACEMENT - A material derived from sea cucumber collagen fibrils is suitable for use in corneal replacements or as an implantable contact lens. To produce material, the collagen fibrils are centrifuged into orthogonal stacks of lamellae comprised of aligned fibrils. The resulting structure is a transparent film of arbitrary thickness very similar in structure to mammalian corneal tissue. | 09-08-2011 |
Carl Joseph Heim, Amherst, NY US
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| 20100101410 | HELIUM RECOVERY PROCESS - Helium is recovered from gas streams containing high concentrations of hydrogen gas and low concentrations of helium gas, such as from the recycle stream from the production of ammonia. The inventive process provides for an integrated process for the recovery of both an enriched helium gas stream product and a high purity hydrogen gas stream product. | 04-29-2010 |
Chad C. Heim, Farmington, MN US
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| 20100114611 | METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MEASURING AND UTILIZING EFFICIENCY OF MEDICAL RESOURCE AND SERVICES PROVIDERS - A method and computer program product is provided that, in various embodiments, may provide a measure of efficiency of resources used in medical treatment plan options. A normalized Relative Resource Value (RRV) may be obtained that measures the level of resources required to satisfy a “normal” case for a particular aspect of medical care. Applying this value against actual costs allows ranking and/or comparison of health care providers relative to one another on the basis of the price or resources applied or utilized. Moreover, applying the RRV against the quality of outcome allows comparison and ranking of providers on overall value. The invention may be applied to the components of medical care comprising, inter alia, acute inpatient, non-acute inpatient, outpatient, professional office-based care including scheduled outpatient, and pharmacy/prescriptions. The normalized RRV obtained under various embodiments of the invention may measure resource use for medical treatment plan options/resources independent of price. The RRV may be relative across, as well as within, each of the components of medical care. Thus, provider profiling generally as well as profiling across treatment plan options based on efficiency generally is within the scope of various embodiments of the invention. Moreover, providers may be compared based on efficiency for specific conditions, as well as across conditions, across treatment plan options and across components of care using various embodiments of the invention. | 05-06-2010 |
D.craig Heim, Westmont, NJ US
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| 20090131518 | Insecticidal and Miticidal Mixtures of Bifenthrin and Cyano-Pyrethroids - The present invention is directed to novel insecticidal and/or miticidal compositions comprising bifenthrin and a cyano-pyrethroid. The compositions exhibit an unexpected increase in insecticidal activity as compared to the insecticidal activity of the individual components. | 05-21-2009 |
D. Craig Heim, Westmont, NJ US
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| 20090124500 | Composition and Method for Controlling Rice Water Weevils - The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition comprising i) a pyrethroid selected from the group consisting of bifenthrin, cypermethrin, zeta cypermethrin, lambdacyhalothrin, betacyhalothrin, alphacypermethrin, tralomethrin, deltamethrin, cyfluthrin, beta-cyfluthrin, esfenvalerate, fluvalinate, etofenprox, permethrin, metofluthrin, resmethrin, bioresmethrin, allethrin, bioallethrin, s-bioallethrin and tetramethrin and ii) a granular fertilizer, and a method for controlling rice water weevil comprising applying an effective amount of the composition to a locus where rice water weevil control is needed or expected to be needed. | 05-14-2009 |
Douglas C. Heim, North Tonawanda, NY US
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| 20100096346 | Display shelf for bowling ball - A display shelf having a) a shelf portion having a supporting plate defined by a front edge, back edge and side edges, and b) a display holder for holding product information for product held by the shelf. The display holder is secured to the shelf by at least two hinges having the same pivot axis located behind the front edge such that the shelf is rotatable through at least 90 degrees from a position primarily below the supporting plate in a plane perpendicular to a position parallel to the supporting plate of the shelf. | 04-22-2010 |
Douglas S. Heim, Plattsmouth, NE US
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| 20120096045 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAFFIC SURGE CONTROL - System and method for traffic surge control. A control message may be received for registering or managing a device in a network. A measure of a number of current control messages already being processed in the network may be retrieved. A condition may be retrieved, from among a plurality of conditions, that corresponds to the retrieved measure of current control messages, each condition defining different rules for discarding a control message of the same type and corresponding to one of a plurality of measures of current control messages. Based on whether or not the retrieved condition is met, the control message may be processed to register or manage the device or discarded. | 04-19-2012 |
Frank Heim, Platteville, WI US
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| 20090221226 | LONGITUDINALLY SPLIT FABRIC AIR DUCT - An air duct assembly includes upper and lower pliable sheets that can be assembled in a sequence that makes the assembly easier to install and later easier to remove for periodic cleaning. To install the assembly, the upper sheet can be installed first by inserting the edges of the upper sheet within a pair of tracks and then fastening the upper sheet to a vertical supply air duct. An optional airflow modifier (e.g., filter, airflow turning vane, or noise attenuator) can be install where the supply air duct connects to the upper sheet. Once the upper sheet is suspended from the tracks and fastened to the main supply air duct, the lower sheet can be installed separately. Pliable end panels and pliable fasteners (e.g., zipper or VELCRO fastener) can make most of the air duct assembly machine washable. The upper and lower sheets can have different degrees of air permeability. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20110269390 | CONFIGURABLE PLIABLE AIR DUCTS - In some example pliable air duct systems, inflatable ducts of various diameters and lengths are created by selectively assembling pre-existing stock pieces in different combinations. In some examples, the stock pieces include disconnectable longitudinal joints and disconnectable circumferential joints, wherein the longitudinal joints enable interconnecting multiple stock pieces to achieve a desired tube diameter, and the circumferential joints allow connecting multiple tube segments end-to-end to produce an air duct assembly of a desired length. To control the volume and/or the direction of air discharged from the duct, the duct assembly, in some examples, includes an adjustable register comprising a movable pliable sheet that overlies a discharge opening in a pliable sidewall of the duct. In some examples, the inflatable duct includes one or more cutout patterns on the duct's sidewall to provide guidance in creating a sidewall discharge opening of a proper size and location. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120006442 | CONFIGURABLE PLIABLE AIR DUCTS - In some example pliable air duct systems, inflatable ducts of various diameters and lengths are created by selectively assembling pre-existing stock pieces in different combinations. In some examples, the stock pieces include disconnectable longitudinal joints and disconnectable circumferential joints, wherein the longitudinal joints enable interconnecting multiple stock pieces to achieve a desired tube diameter, and the circumferential joints allow connecting multiple tube segments end-to-end to produce an air duct assembly of a desired length. To control the volume and/or the direction of air discharged from the duct, the duct assembly, in some examples, includes an adjustable register comprising a movable pliable sheet that overlies a discharge opening in a pliable sidewall of the duct. In some examples, the inflatable duct includes one or more cutout patterns on the duct's sidewall to provide guidance in creating a sidewall discharge opening of a proper size and location. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120010752 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE AIR DUCT SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS - Example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to determine pliable air duct configurations are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves determining a first quantity of adjustable air outlet duct sections to configure an air delivery duct system when an operating mode identifier is received. The operating mode identifier is associated with an amount of air delivered by the air delivery duct system into targeted areas. The first quantity of adjustable air outlet duct sections is based on an airflow rate value and the operating mode identifier. The airflow rate value is indicative of airflow through an air delivery duct system. Each adjustable air outlet duct section includes at least one adjustable air outlet having at least one size-adjustable orifice. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120028562 | FLEXIBLE AIR DUCTS WITH GRADUAL INFLATION - Example air duct systems for supplying conditioned air to comfort zones include various example inflatable tubes with various example dampers. The dampers move noticeably slowly and/or its opening is delayed to reduce the rate at which the tube is inflated by a supply air blower. Depending on the particular example, the damper can be either at the inlet end of the tube or at the tube's opposite end. In some examples, the damper is controlled by an actuator that is powered by air or driven by an electric motor. | 02-02-2012 |
George Heim, Gettysburg, PA US
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| 20090055964 | MPO1 GENE AND PROTEIN AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides genes, proteins, and cells comprising recombinant methylputrescine oxidase (MPO) from | 02-26-2009 |
James R. Heim, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20110280664 | Methods and apparatus for installing conduit underground - Apparatus and methods for forming an underground passageway and simultaneously laying therein a conduit or other elongate components comprises a rotary drill member coupled to a rotary and axially movable drill stem. The coupling is one which virtually automatically enables the drill stem to be coupled to and uncoupled from the drill member and comprises as one embodiment interlocking driving lugs carried by the drill stem and the drill member. The driving lugs are sandwiched between telescoped portions of the drill member and the drill stem and thereby are reinforced by such portions of the drill stem and the drill member in such manner as to preclude movement of the driving lugs in both radially inward and radially outward directions. Other couplings can be used. | 11-17-2011 |
James Richard Heim, Kakamazoo, MI US
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| 20110037584 | Securing electrically-operated devices in a moving vehicle - A shut off safety device and method for reducing accidental activation of electrically controlled devices in a vehicle such as awnings, electrically controlled jacks, electrically controlled brakes in a towed RV is described and claimed. Instead of the electrically controlled device being deactivated based on the memory of a human to do a safety shut off device comprising a controller that is automatically activated in response to an act occurring within that or a second vehicle associated with said first vehicle, to provide a shutdown signal, a RF receiver responsive to the activation of the controller to provide a second signal, and an electrical means associated with said electrically activated and operated device said electrical means being responsive to said second signal to shut down and de-energize said device until reactivated by an operator of said vehicle. | 02-17-2011 |
James Richard Heim, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20110305571 | Ceiling fan protective cover - A ceiling fan cover that can be easily placed onto and removed from a ceiling fan to provide the fan from dust, wind, water, moisture, paint and other potentially harmful element. The cover can be constructed of a flexible or non-flexible material that contains opening and closing means that permit the cover to be placed onto and closed around said fan and then opened to remove the cover from the fan. The cover preferably is made of a material to permit its reuse. | 12-15-2011 |
Jason Heim, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20100183477 | Methods and apparatus for analyzing an analysis fluid - A meter and test wand system is capable of cooperatively processing an analysis fluid and communicating results to a user. The system includes a meter case including a case front, a case front, a case front, a case bottom, a first case side member, and a second case side member. The first and second case side members connect the case front to case front. The first case side member has a longitudinal dimension between said case front and said case bottom and a latitudinal dimension between said case front and said case front. The first case side member includes a first case ridge; A test wand is capable of receiving an analysis fluid, and includes a cartridge including a cartridge ridge. The cartridge ridge is sized and shaped to matingly engage with said first case ridge to connect said test wand to said meter case. | 07-22-2010 |
Jason M. Heim, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20090083545 | SEARCH REPORTING APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of reporting search results of a collection of data is disclosed. The method includes obtaining a hash function and a pattern of data for which to search within the collection of data and searching the collection of data for one or more strings of data that match the pattern. In response to finding one or more strings of data that match the pattern, the method further includes hashing each string that matches the pattern of data with the hash function and creating one or more rows of a results table. Each row of the results table corresponds to one string of data that matches the pattern of data and includes the corresponding hashed string of data. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20110083172 | INCREASE ENTROPY OF USER-CHOSEN PASSWORDS VIA DATA MANAGEMENT - A method, computer readable medium and apparatus for providing data security for a computing environment having a plurality of nodes are provided. The apparatus comprises of a password mechanism residing in a storage location in the computing environment; and a user specific dictionary including entries generated by the password mechanism about each user by retrieving available data from one or more databases. The password mechanism rejects a proposed password for the user by comparing it with entries in the user specific dictionary when the proposed password matches at least part of any entry in the user specific dictionary. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110125901 | DYNAMIC PROPERTY VOLATILITY ASSIGNMENT AND ASSESSMENT FOR DISTRIBUTED MANAGEABLE RESOURCES - A method, system, and computer program product for dynamic property volatility assessment for distributed manageable resources are provided. The method includes determining whether a property value of a remote resource has an associated volatility measurement. In response to determining that the property value of the remote resource has the associated volatility measurement, a network transaction is invoked to retrieve the property value at an interval that is less than or equal to the associated volatility measurement. In response to determining that the property value of the remote resource does not include the associated volatility measurement, a frequency-based assessment is performed comparing a frequency of change and a frequency of access for the property value. Caching the property value is performed in response to comparing the frequency-based assessment to a threshold value. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120005683 | Data Processing Workload Control - Data processing workload control in a data center is provided, where the data center includes computers whose operations consume power and a workload controller composed of automated computing machinery that controls the overall data processing workload in the data center. The data processing workload is composed of a plurality of specific data processing jobs, including scheduling, by the workload controller in dependence upon power performance information, the data processing jobs for execution upon the computers in the data center, the power performance information including power consumption at a plurality of power-conserving states for each computer in the data center that executes data processing jobs and dispatching by the workload controller the data processing jobs as scheduled for execution on computers in the data center. | 01-05-2012 |
Jeffrey R. Heim, St. Petersburg, FL US
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| 20110162564 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING VALUABLES - An application for a safe or strong box attaches to a larger, heavy object and provides improved security to its contents from unwanted removal. The safe or strong box has a revolving door that, when a proper code/combination/biometric is provided, rotatably opens to expose the contents. In one embodiment, the safe/strong box interfaces to, for example, a bedding system using a barbed plate that readily inserts between a box spring and a mattress, but due to the barbs, is difficult to remove without lifting the mattress from the box spring making it at least difficult to remove by, for example, children in the home. In some embodiments, sound dampening devices are provided to provide a quiet retraction of the revolving door, so as to not alert an intruder when the occupant is retrieving a weapon such as a pistol. | 07-07-2011 |
Jon W. Heim, Durham, NC US
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| 20090151894 | COMPUTER WITH IMPROVED COOLING FEATURES - A personal computer has a central air plenum straddled by opposed drive bays, and memory modules in the plenum are covered by a shroud that increases the air flow over the memory modules. The plenum establishes a first pathway for air flow and parallel to the plenum is a second pathway for air flow past cards such as graphics and network cards. | 06-18-2009 |
Kevin Richard Heim, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20110267715 | MAGNETIC DEVICE CONTAINING A HEATER - An apparatus that includes a writer that includes a write pole, at least one return pole, a writer coil and a write pole tip, wherein the write coil wraps around the write pole such that the flow of electrical current through the write coil generates a magnetic flux at the write pole tip, and wherein the write coil has a writer coil shape; and a heater that includes a resistive material, wherein the heater has a heater shape that substantially matches the writer coil shape. | 11-03-2011 |
Michael G. Heim, Brownstown, MI US
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| 20100282220 | INTEGRATED CANISTER STRAINER - A carbon canister adapted for use in an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The system has a carbon canister housing defining a cavity adapted for holding carbon pellets with the housing including: a port and a strainer disposed between the port and the cavity with a portion of a surface of the strainer being convex with respect to the cavity wherein the strainer has a plurality of orifices. The integral strainer obviates the need for a foam filter to prevent the carbon pellets from escaping from the carbon canister housing through the port. In some applications, the carbon canister system has three ports: one to the engine, one to atmosphere, and one to a vent of the fuel tank, each having a strainer disposed in the port. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100307461 | Hydrocarbon Storage Canister Purge System and Method - A hydrocarbon canister purge system includes a hydrocarbon storage canister, a fuel tank disposed in fluid communication with the hydrocarbon storage canister, an engine disposed in fluid communication with the hydrocarbon storage canister, a hydrocarbon sensor provided in the hydrocarbon storage canister and a controller disposed in signal-receiving communication with the hydrocarbon sensor and in signal-transmitting communication with the engine. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110265768 | Method and System for Fuel Vapor Control - Methods and systems are provided for operating a fuel vapor recovery system having a fuel tank isolation valve coupled between a fuel tank and a canister. Fuel vapors are purged from the fuel tank to a canister buffer over a plurality of purge pulses. The pulses are adjusted based on the buffer capacity, a purge flow rate, and a fuel tank pressure to improve control of canister loading and reduce air-to-fuel ratio disturbances. | 11-03-2011 |
Peter J.s. Heim, Washington, DC US
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| 20090046354 | Semiconductor Optical Amplifier Having a Non-Uniform Injection Current Density - A semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) with efficient current injection is described. Injection current density is controlled to be higher in some areas and lower in others to provide, e.g., improved saturation power and/or noise figure. Controlled injection current can be accomplished by varying the resistivity of the current injection electrode. This, in turn, can be accomplished by patterning openings in the dielectric layer above the current injection metallization in a manner which varies the series resistance along the length of the device. | 02-19-2009 |
Ralf Heim, Saarbrucken, DE US
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| 20110118241 | 6-Pyridin-3-YL-3,4-Dihydro-1H-Quinolin-2-One Derivatives and Related Compounds as Inhibitors of the Human Aldosterone Synthase CYP11B2 - The invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) which are inhibitors of the human aldosterone synthase, and also pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and the use of these compounds and other heteroaryl substituted quinolinone derivatives for the treatment of hyperaldosteronism and/or disorders or diseases that are mediated by 11 β-hydroxylase (CYP11 B1). | 05-19-2011 |
Richard William Heim, Shawnee, KS US
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| 20110011403 | Crew Mask Regulator Mechanical Curve Matching Dilution Valve - A demand regulator with air dilution regulates the pressure and flow of a respiratory gas with an outlet leading to a respiratory mask. A dilution valve controlled by a Bourdon tube varies the ratio of atmospheric air to oxygen in a crew mask based on ambient pressure. The Bourdon tube in the dilution valve assembly flexes in response to changes in atmospheric pressure causing the dilution valve to gradually open or close. As altitude increases the dilution valve gradually closes causing more oxygen to be provided to the facemask. The amount of added oxygen for a given atmospheric pressure can be accurately controlled at all altitudes due to the greater adjustment available in the device for calibration and operation compared to the current art. This greater operational capability eliminates the excess use of oxygen at low to intermediate altitudes as is common problem with the current art. | 01-20-2011 |
Robert R. Heim, Brighton, CO US
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| 20110235768 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISMANTLING A NUCLEAR REACTOR - Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor are described. In one aspect the system includes a remotely controlled heavy manipulator (“manipulator”) operatively coupled to a support structure, and a control station in a non-contaminated portion of a workspace. The support structure provides the manipulator with top down access into a bioshield of a nuclear reactor. At least one computing device in the control station provides remote control to perform operations including: (a) dismantling, using the manipulator, a graphite moderator, concrete walls, and a ceiling of the bioshield, the manipulator being provided with automated access to all internal portions of the bioshield; (b) loading, using the manipulator, contaminated graphite blocks from the graphite core and other components from the bioshield into one or more waste containers; and (c) dispersing, using the manipulator, dust suppression and contamination fixing spray to contaminated matter. | 09-29-2011 |
Ronald A. Heim, West Lawn, PA US
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| 20100146799 | Guarded Surgical Knife - A blade protection device that includes an instrument body, a blade connected to the instrument body, and a guard slidably mounted on, and completely surrounding the instrument body. The guard may be slid between a guard-retracted position in which the blade is exposed for use, and a guard-extended position for covering the sharp cutting edge of the blade. In the guard-retracted position, instrument body may be exposed at both the distal and proximal ends to allow improved control and blade orientation. The retracted guard may allow the user to firmly grip both the proximal and distal portions of the instrument body. The instrument body may be molded as a single piece with the blade holder to prevent unwanted blade or handle movement. The slideably mountable guard may be locked, or latched, in both the guard- extended position and in the guard-retracted position. | 06-17-2010 |
Ruth Heim, Shrewsbury, MA US
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| 20110230365 | Mutations Associated With Cystic Fibrosis - The present invention provides novel mutations identified in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene that can be used for a more accurate diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) and CF related disorders. Methods for testing a sample obtained from a subject to determine the presence of one or more mutations in the CFTR gene are provided wherein the presence of one or more mutations indicates that the subject has CF or a CF related disorder, or is a carrier of a CFTR mutation. | 09-22-2011 |
Stephan Jerome Heim, Louisville, CO US
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| 20090267776 | HYGIENE COMPLIANCE - A system and method of monitoring compliance with a hygiene protocol is disclosed. The movement of person within or otherwise associated with a facility may be tracked and hygiene requirements may be imposed based on the movement. In monitoring hygiene compliance, a number of hygiene levels may be defined that are associated with difference hygiene requirements. A hygiene level may be associated with an individual and that level may be raised or lowered based on hygiene related activity associated with the individual. An individual's hygiene level and/or his compliance with multi-level hygiene requirements may be tracked through the use of monitored hygiene stations and/or location tracking stations. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100097224 | SANITIZER DISPENSERS WITH COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION - A system is provided for providing compliance verification of sanitizer use from a sanitizer dispenser. The system provides for identifying individual users of one or more sanitizer dispensers through technologies such as RFID. Individual's use of sanitizer dispensers is monitored to determine compliance with sanitizer use requirements. A compliance report may be generated based on data associated with one or more individuals' use of the sanitizer dispenser(s). Additionally, the sanitizer dispenser may identify containers having authorized sanitizer. | 04-22-2010 |
Stephen Heim, Warrenville, IL US
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| 20110060366 | Facet Joint Implant and Related Methods - Implants and methods aimed at safely repairing and/or reconstructing the facet joint so as to provide the required flexibility and elasticity to support continued motion after the implant has been implanted in a facet joint. | 03-10-2011 |
Warren P. Heim, Boulder, CO US
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| 20090149765 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING DIMENSION RELATED INFORMATION FOR A FLOW CHANNEL - A method and system for determination of dimension related information such as volumetric flow rate(s) of a fluid flowing through a channel. In one implementation, the method and system analyzes temporal changes in a moving fluid's velocity profile to calculate the fluid channel dimensions. In turn, the fluid channel dimensions and the fluid velocity profile data may be combined to calculate the volumetric flow rate of the fluid flowing through the channel. In this regard, the geometry of the channel can be characterized using dimensionless variables that relate dimensions, such as the radius across a circular cross-section, to the largest extent of a dimension. For example, in the case where the channel is a cylindrical tube and a pressure gradient is applied long enough for the fluid to have reached a steady state, the dimensionless radius will be the radius at any point divided by the overall radius of the tube. One or more dimensionless variables can be used to characterize geometries: for instance, one dimensionless radius characterizes a circular tube and two dimensionless terms characterize an elliptical tube (one for the major axis and one for the minor axis). The time required for velocity profiles to change from one shape to another may be characterized by dimensionless time. Dimensionless time, in turn, uses the fluid's viscosity and density along with time and overall channel dimensions and may be used in combination with at least one velocity profile to calculate the volumetric flow rate of the fluid flowing through the channel. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100222773 | COATING SUITABLE FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A coating and devices using the coating are provided. The coating is applied in liquid form and dried or otherwise cured to form a durable adherent coating resistant to high temperatures and having optional hydrophobic properties. The coating formulation contains an aqueous formulation of silica, one or more fillers, and sufficient base, (e.g., potassium hydroxide), to have a pH exceeding about 10.5 during at least part of the formulation process. The formulation may contain a compound(s) that affects surface free energy, energy to make the cured coating hydrophobic. Such compounds include silanes containing halogens (e.g., fluorine or chlorine) and in particular silanes containing one or more hydrolyzable groups attached to at least one silicon atom and a group containing one or more halogens (e.g., chlorine or fluorine). A medical instrument (e.g., electrosurgical instrument) may be at least partially covered by a coating using the formulation. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110224663 | CONTROL CIRCUITRY FOR A TISSUE ABLATION SYSTEM - A system for providing power suitable for electrosurgery from a self-contained direct current (DC) energy source according to embodiments of the present invention includes a voltage-affecting circuit having an input and an output, wherein the voltage-affecting circuit is configured to receive energy from the DC energy source at the input and provide boosted DC energy at the output, the boosted DC energy having a voltage greater than a voltage of the DC energy source, and an inverter operable to invert the boosted DC energy to alternating current (AC) energy. The inverter may include a bridge circuit including an arrangement of switches and having an input and an output, wherein the boosted DC energy is received at the bridge circuit input, and a bridge controller operable to control the arrangement of switches to selectively connect the bridge circuit input to the bridge circuit output. | 09-15-2011 |
William G. Heim, Gettysburg, PA US
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| 20090055964 | MPO1 GENE AND PROTEIN AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides genes, proteins, and cells comprising recombinant methylputrescine oxidase (MPO) from | 02-26-2009 |