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Aidaris Jimenez, Hamilton, OH US
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| 20110236256 | Cold Sterilization of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds with Compressed Carbon Dioxide - Methods for sterilizing a biocompatible hydrogel polymer are provided via treating the biocompatible hydrogel polymer with a supercritical CO | 09-29-2011 |
Alfredo Jimenez, Wooster, OH US
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| 20110088992 | PISTON PLATE CONNECTION WITH BLIND RIVETING - A clutch assembly for a torque converter, including: a cover; a piston plate including a hole; and a rivet in the hole. The rivet includes a rivet head. Prior to applying pressure to the rivet to fix the rivet to the piston plate, the rivet head is clamped between the piston plate and the cover. A clutch assembly for a torque converter, including: a cover; a piston plate with a hole; a leaf spring with a first end fixedly attached to the cover and a second end; and a rivet connecting the second end of the leaf spring to the piston plate. The rivet includes: a head disposed between the leaf spring second end and the cover; and a shaft in the piston plate hole. The piston plate or the cover is deflectable to clamp the rivet head between the cover and the piston plate before the shaft is expanded. | 04-21-2011 |
Andres Jimenez, Zionsville, IN US
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| 20110189638 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT - A system for learning assessment comprising, in one example embodiment, comprises a simulator interface to provide to a learner information concerning a continuing education activity and to present a case scenario related to the continuing education activity, a communication module to receive actions performed by the learner at the simulator interface, the actions intended to manage the case scenario, a tracking module to track and record the actions performed by the learner, and an evaluation module to evaluate the actions in view of a predetermined expected action outcome and, based on the evaluation, to produce a score indicative of an ability of the learner to apply the information concerning the continuing education activity. In one example embodiment, the continuing education activity is related to an electronic health record (EHR), the simulator interface is a skin of the EHR, and the learner is a medical provider. | 08-04-2011 |
Andrew Jimenez, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100259360 | Computer Room Security - This invention relates to a fastener system, in particular a system for improving computer room security, that reduces energy consumption. This invention provides a fastener system comprising at least one fastener for fastening a first element to a second element, the at least one fastener having a sensor to determine status of that fastener; a trigger box having an LED panel; a junction box capable of receiving and relaying authorization access; and an IP-connected control appliance with relay input/output for access control applications. This invention is particularly useful within server racks. | 10-14-2010 |
Filiberto R. Jimenez, Sandy, UT US
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| 20110083747 | Non-Rising Electric Actuated Valve Operator - The present invention features a coke drum de-heading system. The de-header valve is equipped with a valve body, a gate, a transmission system and an actuator. Actuation of the valve closure functions to open and close the de-header valve. | 04-14-2011 |
Graciela Jimenez, Mason, OH US
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| 20100173138 | DURABLE PAPER - The present invention relates to a durable paper or paperboard substrate containing an effective amount of synthetic fibers and having enhanced strength in the machine direction and the cross direction, as well enhanced strength through the cross section of the sheet. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using the substrate. | 07-08-2010 |
Greg Jimenez, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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| 20100252586 | POWDER DISPENSING CONTAINER - An improved dispensing closure for a powder container includes a first portion having first engagement means and at least a first dispensing outlet in said first bottom surface; a second portion having second engagement means wherein the first and second engagement cooperate to rotationally engage the first and second portions, and at least a second dispensing outlet which is at least as large as the first dispensing outlet; and a tamper evident tab removably attached to the second portion and positioned adjacent the second dispensing outlet. | 10-07-2010 |
Jaydine M. Jimenez, Island Park, NY US
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| 20090126111 | COMFORTER COVER AND COMFORTER - Disclosed is a comforter cover having a sleeve and one or more end caps. The sleeve can have one or two open ends and the comforter can be received into the sleeve through one of the open ends. The end cap or end caps can be fittable over the sleeve and comforter to close the open end or ends of the sleeve. A fastening system can fasten the end cap or end caps to the sleeve. The fastening system can be provided by buttons attached to the comforter which button through buttonholes in the sleeve and end caps, or by closable fasteners passing through openings in the sleeve, the end caps and also in the comforter, or other suitable fastening devices. The comforter cover can protect the comforter against wear and tear, promotes cleanliness, can seal in an esthetic manner and lends itself to a variety of ornamentation and visual effects. | 05-21-2009 |
Jesus Martinez Jimenez, Laveen, AZ US
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| 20090120616 | ENERGY RE-CLAIMER - An energy re-claimer is provided for preheating water prior to the water entering a conventional residential, commercial or industrial gas water heater. The energy re-claimer is mounted on top of the water heater between the draft diverter and the hot air flue. The energy re-claimer is preferably a double wall construction that is larger in diameter than the draft diverter and hot air flue in order to allow normal passage of hot air through the system; however, a single wall construction may also be used. Tap water enters a pipe inside the double wall construction and is heated prior to being directed through the water heater. The pipe may be constructed of a number of straight lengths connected by returns or may be in the form of a single straight section connected to a coil made of connected curving sections that surround the axis of the energy re-claimer. A condensation collector may be provided between the draft diverter and the energy re-claimer to collect any condensation that may form as a result of cooling gases and prevent the condensate from falling into the water heater where it could extinguish the flame. | 05-14-2009 |
Joaquin Jimenez, Miami, FL US
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| 20110059917 | VITAMIN D3 AND ANALOGS THEREOF FOR TREATING ALOPECIA - The invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for preventing or treating alopecia, such as chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA). The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprises an effective amount of a vitamin D compound in a formulation that topically delivers the vitamin D compound to the epidermis layer but substantially avoids the dermis layer. In chemotherapy patients, the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention can be administered either before or concurrent with the chemotherapy medication. | 03-10-2011 |
Joaquin J. Jimenez, Miami, FL US
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| 20100196308 | VITAMIN D3 AND ANALOGS THEREOF FOR ALLEVIATING SIDE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH CHEMOTHERAPY - The present disclosure relates to the use of vitamin D compounds, such as vitamin D3, or analogs and/or metabolites thereof, to modulate bone marrow progenitors and stromal cells prior to the administration of antineoplastic agents. The methods of the present disclosure may ameliorate myelosuppression by increasing the availability of pluripotent stem cell progenitors, and can be used in combination with standard therapy (e.g. granulocyte stimulating factor) to increase proliferation of myeloid cells and/or improve their mobilization from the bone marrow, thereby diminishing the dose and administration of colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) as well as the recuperation time following chemotherapy. | 08-05-2010 |
Jorge Jimenez, Downers Grove, IL US
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| 20100044528 | MOUNTING CLIPS AND SENSOR INSTALLATIONS FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLE DOORS - A clip for securing one object relative to another, such as securing an object to a vehicle door or frame is provided. The clip is useful for installing a strip of safety sensors around the circumference of a vehicle door retrofitted with a motorized assist system. 22 | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100045065 | SENSOR INSTALLATIONS FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLE DOORS - A system and method of installing sensors around a perimeter of a motorized armored vehicle door to detect obstructions between a closing door and a door frame are provided. A safety switch including a plurality of sensors formed of a sensing element molded in a casing is provided. Adjacent sensors are separated from one another by electrical connectors. A clip is used to retrofit the safety switch to the door. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20110162279 | SENSOR INSTALLATIONS FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLE DOORS - An obstruction detection system using a safety switch with a plurality of sensors is provided. The sensors include a sensing element molded in a casing and separated from an adjacent sensor by one of a plurality of connectors. A clip has a strip portion and a first attachment arm extending at an angle from the strip portion. A second attachment arm extends from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion. The barb leg has a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end with the barb leg connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm and the second leg end is disposed toward and spaced apart from the strip portion. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110163209 | MOUNTING CLIPS AND SENSOR INSTALLATIONS FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLE DOORS - Clips for attaching sensors, cables, or other items to doors, such as retrofitted armored vehicle doors, are provided. In one example embodiment, a clip includes a strip portion, a first attachment arm extending from the strip portion, and a second attachment arm extending from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion and includes a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end. The barb leg is connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm, and the second leg end is disposed towards and spaced apart from the strip portion. A cable clamp extends from an end of the second attachment arm opposite the strip portion or an end of the strip portion opposite the first attachment arm. | 07-07-2011 |
Jorge Hernan Jimenez, Atlandta, GA US
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| 20100023117 | PAPILLARY MUSCLE POSITION CONTROL DEVICES, SYSTEMS, & METHODS - Papillary muscle position control devices ( | 01-28-2010 |
Jorge Hernan Jimenez, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20080269662 | CONDUIT DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING A CONDUIT DEVICE IN A TISSUE WALL - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit device including an attaching device configured for defining a helical pathway through a tissue wall and complementary ring in cooperation for securing the device within an aperture defined in the tissue wall. Some embodiments of the present invention further provide a system for implanting a conduit device in a tissue wall. More specifically, some embodiments provide a system including a coring device for defining an aperture in a tissue by removing and retaining a tissue core and securely implanting a conduit device therein so as to provide fluid communication between a first and second surface of the tissue wall via the conduit device. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090157174 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT - The present invention describes a cardiac prosthetic system ( | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090292353 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONTROL THE DIMENSION OF A HEART VALVE - The cinching apparatus ( | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110028985 | CONDUIT DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING A CONDUIT DEVICE IN A TISSUE WALL - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit device including an attaching device configured for defining a helical pathway through a tissue wall and complementary ring in cooperation for securing the device within an aperture defined in the tissue wall. Some embodiments of the present invention further provide a system for implanting a conduit device in a tissue wall. More specifically, some embodiments provide a system including a coring device for defining an aperture in a tissue by removing and retaining a tissue core and securely implanting a conduit device therein so as to provide fluid communication between a first and second surface of the tissue wall via the conduit device. | 02-03-2011 |
Jose Jimenez, Aumsville, OR US
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| 20110309043 | UNIVERSAL PRODUCT DISPLAY AND SHELF THEREFOR - A shelf for displaying products is disclosed, the shelf comprising opposing left and right side wall members and opposing front and rear divider support members supported by the side wall members. Each of the front and rear divider support members comprise a plurality of vertically oriented slots spaced horizontally from one other along a width of the shelf. The shelf includes at least one elongated divider having a front end portion configured to be received within a selected slot in the front divider support member and a rear end portion configured to be received within a corresponding slot in the rear divider support member. The divider is adjustable to a plurality of discrete horizontal slot positions along a width of the shelf and is entirely supported by the front and rear divider support members and spaced above a removable tray. | 12-22-2011 |
Jose' W. Jimenez, Apple Valley, MN US
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| 20080207989 | System For Positioning Support Mesh in a Patient - A surgical system for positioning organs in a patient. The surgical system includes a mesh retrieval device and a mesh support structure. The mesh support structure is suitable for implanting in the patient to position the organ at a desired location in the patient. The mesh retrieval device is engageable with the mesh support structure. The system includes specialized needles and cannulas for delivery of the mesh retrieval device to the mesh support structure and the subsequent positioning of the mesh support structure, which results in the positioning of the organ. Methods of positioning organs in a patient using such devices are also disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090221867 | Integral Sling Connection System and Method - The present invention includes implantable sling systems for treating urinary incontinence and methods of forming such sling systems. In one embodiment, the sling includes connectors which are integrally molded over each end of the sling. The connectors are releasably attachable to a surgical needle during implantation in a tissue pathway to treat incontinence. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090240104 | Surgical Articles and Methods for Treating Pelvic Conditions - An implant, insertion tool, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. A threading guide is provided to assist in threading the guide through the aperture. An anchor also provided to with a retaining member to retain the anchor in tissue. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20120016182 | Fold-Resistant Pelvic Implant System and Method - A pelvic non-folding hammock implant is provided. Such an implant can be constructed of a polymer material to provide an implant portion, e.g., support portion, having one or more extending and independent teeth-like features defining a fold control portion in a generally comb-like construct. The individual teeth resist folding by providing independently reacting extensions along the fold control portion. | 01-19-2012 |
José W. Jimenez, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20100076254 | ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION TO TREAT FECAL INCONTINENCE AND/OR PELVIC PROLAPSE - Surgical procedures, kits and implants for alleviating human urinary and fecal incontinence are disclosed. Electrical stimulation is provided at one or more locations or positions in relation to or within an anal sphincter muscle comprising an internal anal sphincter surrounding the anus, an external anal sphincter surrounding the internal anal sphincter, a levator ani coupled to the external anal sphincter and perineal floor muscles around the anal orifice to treat or control fecal incontinence. Stimulation electrodes are mounted to one of a mesh patch, a fecal sling or the cuff of an artificial anal sphincter. Tissue anchors may be provided to engage tissue to stabilize mesh patch(es) or the fecal sling. Rectal pressure is detected and employed in controlling delivery of electrical stimulation. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110034759 | SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are devices, implants, insertion tools, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110124954 | Adjustable tension incontinence sling assemblies - Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling ( | 05-26-2011 |
José W. Jimenez, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20100076254 | ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION TO TREAT FECAL INCONTINENCE AND/OR PELVIC PROLAPSE - Surgical procedures, kits and implants for alleviating human urinary and fecal incontinence are disclosed. Electrical stimulation is provided at one or more locations or positions in relation to or within an anal sphincter muscle comprising an internal anal sphincter surrounding the anus, an external anal sphincter surrounding the internal anal sphincter, a levator ani coupled to the external anal sphincter and perineal floor muscles around the anal orifice to treat or control fecal incontinence. Stimulation electrodes are mounted to one of a mesh patch, a fecal sling or the cuff of an artificial anal sphincter. Tissue anchors may be provided to engage tissue to stabilize mesh patch(es) or the fecal sling. Rectal pressure is detected and employed in controlling delivery of electrical stimulation. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110034759 | SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are devices, implants, insertion tools, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110130776 | OCCLUSION DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR OCCLUDING A REPRODUCTIVE BODY LUMEN - A system and method of occluding a reproductive body lumen ( | 06-02-2011 |
Juan Jimenez, Bronx, NY US
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| 20110271489 | REMOVABLE SAFETY HANDLE FOR MOTORCYCLE PASSENGERS - A handle is disclosed for passenger use on a motorcycle. The handle is easily detachable from the motorcycle, by the use of a suction cup. The handle is firmly securable to the body of the motorcycle, while also offering enhanced gripping comfort for a passenger. The handle includes a proximal end attached to and protruding from a base that is fixed to the top of the suction cup, and a gripping portion oriented so as to be grippable by a user when the removable handle is attached to a motorcycle body, the gripping portion including a free distal end. In this manner, the handle is positioned such that when it is secured to the motorcycle body, the handlebar portion of the handle can be gripped by the passenger in a way that is comfortable for the passenger, even when the passenger leans their weight on the handles. | 11-10-2011 |
Juan Jimenez, Liberty, SC US
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| 20110180277 | LODGMENT PREVENTION ARRANGEMENTS FOR FIRE SPRINKLERS - A fire protection sprinkler is provided. The sprinkler includes a body having an output orifice and a flange; a seal cap to seal a flow of fluid from the output orifice; and a thermally-responsive element positioned to releasably retain the seal cap and constructed to separate into a plurality of portions upon exposure to a predetermined temperature. The sprinkler also includes at least one deflector support member, a deflector connected to the deflector support member, and at least one arm extending from each of the deflector support members. Each of the arms has a free end positioned in spaced relation to the thermally-responsive element to contact the portions of the thermally-responsive element upon separation thereof. In another embodiment, the sprinkler includes at least one arm extending from the flange, and the arms may be formed as a bracket. | 07-28-2011 |
Juan M. Jimenez, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20110276123 | VASCULAR STENT DESIGN - This invention is directed to the design of radially expandable vascular stents to optimize hemodynamic flow characteristics that are favorable for the inhibition of stent-associated thrombosis, inflammation, and restenosis (neointimal formation) and that will reduce the risk of adverse events post-deployment. | 11-10-2011 |
Luis Jimenez, Blacksburg, VA US
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| 20110162667 | TOBACCO SMOKE FILTER FOR SMOKING DEVICE WITH POROUS MASS OF ACTIVE PARTICULATE - A tobacco smoking device comprises a porous mass of active particles adapted to enhance a tobacco smoke flowing over said active particles and binder particles. The active particles comprises about 1-99% weight of the porous mass, and the binder particles comprises about 1-99% weight of said porous mass. The active particles and said binder particles are bound together at randomly distributed points throughout the porous mass. The active particles have a greater particle size than the binder particles. | 07-07-2011 |
Luis A. Jimenez, Wilton, CT US
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| 20100153291 | MAIL KIOSK HAVING ADDRESS VERIFICATION FUNCTIONALITY - A mail kiosk is provided that includes an address verification feature. The mailer is requested to input information that is known to the mailer concerning the location of the mailing address. The kiosk can then display one or more maps that allow the mailer to navigate to the desired location and select a specific location on the map where the mailer desires to send a mail piece. The kiosk can then display an aerial image of the location selected by the mailer, such that mailer can visually see the what the building at that location looks like. The mailer can then determine if the building at that location is the desired location to which the mail piece is to be sent based on the image. Upon confirmation by the mailer, the kiosk can provide the mailer with correct mailing address for the location selected by the mailer. | 06-17-2010 |
Luis Alejandro Jimenez, Moultonborough, NH US
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| 20080290771 | Interlocking structural element for cabinets and enclosures - An interlocking structural element is disclosed for the construction of cabinets and enclosures, including modular cabinets and enclosures. Four equal lengths of the interlocking structural element can be used in conjunction with simple flat rectangular panels to fabricate a single enclosure. Additional lengths may be used to fabricate an enclosure with multiple compartments. The interlocking structural element may be fabricated by extruding metal or other material such as plastic. The element incorporates slots for easy mounting of shelves, printed circuit boards or other objects within the enclosure. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20110163648 | Interlocking Structural Element for Cabinets and Enclosures - An interlocking structural element is disclosed for the construction of cabinets and enclosures, including modular cabinets and enclosures. Four equal lengths of the interlocking structural element can be used in conjunction with simple flat rectangular panels to fabricate a single enclosure. Additional lengths may be used to fabricate an enclosure with multiple compartments. The interlocking structural element may be fabricated by extruding metal or other material such as plastic. The element incorporates slots for easy mounting of shelves, printed circuit boards or other objects within the enclosure. | 07-07-2011 |
Manuel Jimenez, Raleigh, NC US
Marcos Jimenez, Charles Town, WV US
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| 20110061542 | COFFEE MAKERS - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved water fill capabilities, improved coffee baskets, and improved steam diverting and management features for coffee makers used on board passenger transport vehicles. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110067575 | Automatically Adjusting Coffee Makers - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved temperature gauges and adjustability for coffee makers used on board aircraft or used in other instances of varying altitudes. | 03-24-2011 |
Mario Jimenez, Orlando, FL US
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| 20090030828 | Enhanced quote and order integration system and method - An enhanced system and method for executing options trades are disclosed. The order book and quote book are maintained separately to make quote and order processing more efficient, but the order book and quote book are integrated, as needed, to determine the marketability of incoming quotes and, where necessary, so that incoming quotes can execute against resting quotes or orders. | 01-29-2009 |
Omar F. Jimenez, Gering, NE US
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| 20100185291 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VERTEBRAL BODY DISTRACTION AND FUSION EMPLOYING FLEXURE MEMBERS - Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ flexure members. Flexure members connect a plurality of structural members to end plates on one end and blocks on another end. Upon insertion into the disc space, a drive screw or similar mechanism can be actuated to drive expansion blocks closer together, which causes flexure members to deflect, resulting in expansion of the structural members and distraction of the end plates. The distracted device can then remain in the body and be used for vertebral body fusion. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100209184 | FLEXIBLE JOINT ARRANGEMENT INCORPORATING FLEXURE MEMBERS - Improved flexible joint arrangements employ at least one flexure member that interfaces with wrapping surfaces defined on the bases to which the ends of the flexure member are connected. The flexure members are configured to define a traveling instantaneous axis of rotation that moves along a path defined by the interface of the flexure and the wrapping surfaces as the bases move relative to each other. The flexure members and the bases can be constructed of a monolithic material. The wrapping surfaces of the bases can be asymmetric in cross-sectional shape. The radius of curvature of the traveling instantaneous axis of rotation can be configured to change only in discrete quantum steps without reversals. In other embodiments, the flexible joint arrangement can be configured as one or more three bar linkages in which the middle bar is rigid and the outer bars are flexure members in accordance with the various embodiments. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110138948 | COAXIAL SCREW GEAR SLEEVE MECHANISM - An improved mechanism for expanding or lifting a device in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention is a coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanism. In various embodiments, coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms includes a post with a threaded exterior surface and a corresponding sleeve configured to surround the post, the corresponding sleeve having a threaded interior surface configured to interface with the threaded exterior surface of the post and a geared exterior surface. A drive mechanism can be configured to interface with the geared exterior surface of the sleeve, causing a device utilizing such a mechanism to expand or lift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110160861 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR VERTEBRAL BODY DISTRACTION AND FUSION EMPLOYING A COAXIAL SCREW GEAR SLEEVE MECHANISM - Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ one or more coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms. In various embodiments, coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms include a post with a threaded exterior surface and a corresponding sleeve configured to surround the post, the corresponding sleeve having a threaded interior surface configured to interface with the threaded exterior surface of the post and a geared exterior surface. A drive mechanism can be configured to interface with the geared exterior surface of the sleeve, causing the device to distract. | 06-30-2011 |
Oscar Jimenez, Coral Gables, FL US
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| 20110087262 | Method For Making A Reinforced Balloon With Composite Materials - The method for making a reinforced balloon for a balloon catheter involves blending a polymer with a nano composite to form a composite matrix, extruding a parison from the composite matrix, blow molding the parison into a balloon and orienting the nano composite generally axially with respect to the balloon. The balloon formed has a high strength for resisting bursting. The nano composite may be carbon nanotubes, nano-ceramic fibers or a nano clay. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110160702 | DOUBLE HELIX REINFORCED CATHETER - The intravascular catheter has two segments; a proximal segment with high stiffness and a distal segment with lower stiffness. The catheter can also have an intermediate segment of lower stiffness than the proximal segment and higher stiffness than the distal segment. The catheter comprises a polymeric inner tube, a reinforcing inner jacket which is spirally wound over the inner tube and which becomes progressively softer from a proximal end to a distal end, and a polymeric outer sheath extruded over the inner jacket according to the teachings of U.S. Pat. No. 5,445,624. The reinforcing jacket comprises helical coiled wires or fibers of various materials and layers wound over the inner tube in order to provide improved multi-axial mechanical properties, such as torque, compression, tension and anti-kinking characteristics. Stainless steel, carbon, glass, platinum, platinum/tungsten or palladium wire in either oval, round or flat geometry are used together with single or dual layers to achieve a graduated stiffness with the reinforcing jacket being stiffer at a proximal end and softer at a distal end. Methods for making the catheter and for annealing ends of the wound wire are also disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
Pedro A. Jimenez, Guaynabo, PR US
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| 20090004390 | Black pigment compositions, thick film black pigment compositions, conductive single layer thick film compositions, and black and conductive electrodes formed therefrom - The present invention is directed to pigment compositions, thick film black pigment compositions, conductive single layer thick film compositions, black electrodes made from such black conductive compositions and methods of forming such electrodes, and to the uses of such compositions, electrodes, and methods in flat panel display applications, including alternating-current plasma display panel devices (AC PDP). | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090208658 | Black Pigment Compositions, Thick Film Black Pigment Compositions, Conductive Single Layer Thick Film Compositions, and Black and Conductive Electrodes Formed Therefrom - The present invention is directed to pigment compositions, thick film black pigment compositions, conductive single layer thick film compositions, black electrodes made from such black conductive compositions and methods of forming such electrodes, and to the uses of such compositions, electrodes, and methods in flat panel display applications, including alternating-current plasma display panel devices (AC PDP). | 08-20-2009 |
Pedro A. Jimenez US
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| 20100230646 | BLACK PIGMENT COMPOSITIONS, THICK FILM BLACK PIGMENT COMPOSITIONS, CONDUCTIVE SINGLE LAYER THICK FILM COMPOSITIONS, AND BLACK AND CONDUCTIVE ELECTRODES FORMED THEREFROM - The present invention is directed to pigment compositions with the formula Bi | 09-16-2010 |
Roberto Sulaica Jimenez, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20110011949 | Jimenez plant cube - A wiring diagram that specifies basic electrical controls required to build a water dispensing system that controls the amount of water dispensed using a float control to determine the proper amount of water to be delivered to an installed irrigation system[s], and allows adjustment for water pressure requirements based on the size and capacity of the installed system[s] as well as the individual requirements of all water controls within the installed irrigation systems that have minimum water pressure requirements to activate, for the purpose of controlling the dispensing of water to various plants, or other yard features that require regular or daily watering. | 01-20-2011 |
Sarah M. Jimenez, Boise, ID US
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| 20100012613 | WATER CONTAINER CAP FOR HOLDING ADDITIVES TO WATER - Provided is a container cap assembly for a water container with the container cap assembly having a compartment for holding a tablet of a substance to be added to the water. As water exits the water container, the tablet is gradually dissolved, and the user receives water that was in the container as well as the additive that was in the tablet. This can include vitamins, minerals, other supplements, coloring, flavoring, antibiotics, or other water additives. | 01-21-2010 |
Sergio A. Jimenez, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20120015368 | BIOMARKERS FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF SYSTEMIC TISSUE FIBROSIS - Embodiments of the invention provides methods, devices and kits for determining the likelihood of an individual having an active fibrotic condition and/or early diagnosis, and subsequently prognosis evaluation of an individual having an active fibrotic condition such as systemic sclerosis (SSc) and/or nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) by measuring the levels of several biomarkers: α-enolase (ENO1), reticulocalbin 3 (RCN-3), alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), reticulocalbin 1 (RCN-1) and pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) in the individual. | 01-19-2012 |
Shane Jimenez, Boise, ID US
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| 20100012193 | WATER CONTAINER CAP FOR HOLDING ADDITIVES TO WATER - A supplement dispensing closure couplable to an outlet of a container, such as a water container. When the closure is coupled to the container, liquid exiting the container through the outlet flows through a supplement retention area that retains a dissolvable supplement body inside the closure as the liquid flows therethrough and dissolves the dissolvable supplement body. A user may select one or more dissolvable supplement bodies and insert them inside the supplement retention area for dissolution in the liquid as it flows through the supplement retention area. The closure may include a selectively openable and closable cap portion. Optionally, the closure includes a filter configured to filter one or more components from the liquid before or after it flows through the supplement retention area. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100084290 | HANDS FREE HYDRATION SYSTEM - A hydration system configured to receive liquid from a wearable fluid storage and delivery device and selectively add supplements thereto. The system includes a removable cap, an interior housing, and an outside housing. The interior housing has a supplement chamber for housing a dissolvable supplement body with an open end portion closable by the cap. The interior housing also has a bypass channel separated from the supplement chamber. The outside housing has an interior channel configured to slidably receive the interior housing and allow it to slide between a supplement adding position and a bypass position relative to the outside housing. In the supplement adding position, liquid received from the wearable device flows into the supplement chamber whereat at least a portion of the dissolvable supplement body dissolves into the liquid. In the bypass position, liquid received from the wearable device flows into the bypass channel bypassing the supplement chamber. | 04-08-2010 |
Shane F. Jimenez, Boise, ID US
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| 20100012613 | WATER CONTAINER CAP FOR HOLDING ADDITIVES TO WATER - Provided is a container cap assembly for a water container with the container cap assembly having a compartment for holding a tablet of a substance to be added to the water. As water exits the water container, the tablet is gradually dissolved, and the user receives water that was in the container as well as the additive that was in the tablet. This can include vitamins, minerals, other supplements, coloring, flavoring, antibiotics, or other water additives. | 01-21-2010 |
Timothy Jimenez, Liberty, MO US
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| 20100179820 | AUTOMATED ANALYSIS OF DATA COLLECTED BY IN-VIVO DEVICES - Systems and methods for operably coupling medical device(s) together with an evaluation device such that closed-loop processing may occur are provided. To achieve closed-loop processing, the evaluation device is configured to receive diagnostic information related to physiological attributes of a patient and operational-status information of the medical device(s). Upon receipt of this information, the evaluation device may automatically analyze the data and automatically compose instructions based on the analysis. Analyzing includes comparing the data against content within an electronic medical record (EMR) or applying rules to the data. The rules are built on evidence-based medical procedures consistent with current medical practice. The instructions, when distributed and implemented, invoke actions at the medical device(s), such as dispensing a medication and reprogramming configuration settings, as well as actions at a notification component configured to request a healthcare professional to intervene in a patient's treatment and to provide feedback of medical events. | 07-15-2010 |