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Anthony N. Lee, Stacy, MN US
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| 20110232891 | Linear reset providing adaptive response and control action reversal of PID loops - An HVAC system for controlling the temperature and humidity of air supplied to a comfort zone includes a heater and a cooler operating concurrently. In response to a supply air temperature sensor, a PID control loop with substantially constant gain controls the cooler to maintain the zone air at a certain comfortable temperature. The heater, also under PID control, is controlled in response to a humidistat. To prevent the heater from overloading the cooler during periods of high cooling demand, a variable gain multiplier decreases the heater's gain when the cooler's output exceeds a predetermined limit; otherwise, the heater's gain remains substantially constant. When the cooler is operating above the predetermined limit, the multiplier varies linearly between positive-one and negative-one and does so inverse-proportionally with the cooling load to smoothly change the heater's PID control from direct acting to reverse acting as the cooler approaches its maximum capacity. | 09-29-2011 |
Boyd M. Lee, Savage, MN US
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| 20100031492 | Punch-Down Tool Blade with Extended Reach - Disclosed is a punch-down tool blade suited for seating, and seating and cutting data transmission and telephony wires into crowded patch panels. Also disclosed are embodiments of an elongated punch-down tool blade having a slidable locking collar which may be used in reversibly locking a punch-down tool blade with either the seating tip being used as the working tip or the seating and cutting tip used as the working tip without compromising both the ability of the tool tip to gain access to terminating clips or the tradesman's visibility of terminating clips so that patch panels may be efficiently and accurately wired while providing enhanced safety and decreased worker fatigue. | 02-11-2010 |
Brian B. Lee, Golden Valley, MN US
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| 20110004265 | MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGING SYSTEM - A system, comprising a sterilizable package; an implantable medical device placed inside the sterilizable package; and an electrical interface electrically coupled to the implantable medical device and extending from inside the sterilizable package to outside the sterilizable package. In various embodiments, the interface may include package contacts electrically coupled to electrode terminals on the implantable medical device, patient terminals and conductors extending between the package contacts and the patient terminals. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110166464 | TELEMETRY-SYNCHRONIZED PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING AND THERAPY DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A physiological monitoring or therapy delivery system includes autonomous, wirelessly linked, implantable devices located at different areas to sense physiologic signals and deliver therapy. At least one of the implantable devices can trigger synchronized action (e.g. data capture or therapy delivery) by other implantable devices via a telemetry link. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20120108915 | POSTURE-INDUCED CHANGES TO PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS - Methods and devices for analyzing posture-induced changes to physiological parameters of a patient (e.g., ejection time, heart rate, etc.) to provide an assessment of one or more conditions of the patient. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108993 | ELECTRODE SHAPES AND POSITIONS FOR REDUCING LOSS OF CONTACT IN AN IMPLANTABLE ECG RECORDER - An improved design for subcutaneous monitors that addresses the problem caused by bubbles of air may remain in the pocket in which the device is implanted. As implantable monitors and their associated electrodes are reduced in size, these bubbles may in some cases cover one or both electrodes, interfering with sensing of the ECG signal. The invention addresses this problem by configuring the electrodes to increase the pressure of the electrodes against the tissue above the electrodes relative to the pressures exerted by the adjacent outer facing surfaces of the device. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120197150 | EXTERNAL CARDIAC MONITOR - An external physiological monitor continuously senses and monitors cardiac function of a patient to allow detection of cardiac events and the recording of data and signals pre- and post-event. The monitor is connected to and suspended on the patient's body solely by the electrode assembly. Stored diagnostic data may be uplinked and evaluated by the patient's physician utilizing a programmer via a two-way telemetry link. An external patient activator may optionally allow the patient, or other care provider to manually activate the recording of diagnostic data. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120283705 | PERCUTANEOUS DELIVERY TOOL - A percutaneous delivery tool may be used to implant a medical device, for example, within a subcutaneous space. The percutaneous delivery tool may include a handle, first and second attachment members, and first and second connecting members connecting the attachment members to the handle. In some examples, the first and second attachment members are configured to receive the medical device such that the medical device is positioned between the attachment members. In some additional examples, the first and second connecting members are angled with respect to the handle, the first connecting member is angled with respect to the first attachment member, and the second connecting member is angled with respect to the second attachment member. | 11-08-2012 |
Brian Bruce Lee, Golden Valley, MN US
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| 20100022902 | Virtual Physician Acute Myocardial Infarction Detection System and Method - A system and method for virtually detecting a medical condition, such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI), in a patient using holistic diagnostic procedures implemented in medical devices. Physiological parameters in a patient are monitored in an implantable medical device (IMD) to detect deviations from desired characteristics. When severe physiological parameter deviations exist indicating with a desired certainty that the patient is experiencing a medical condition (e.g., AMI), an alert is generated. If only minor deviations from the desired characteristics exist, additional holistic diagnostic procedures are performed virtually for diagnosing whether the patient is likely to be experiencing the medical condition, such as querying the patient through an external device regarding symptoms the patient is experiencing and analyzing the patient's responses to the questions to determine whether the patient is experiencing the medical condition. When diagnosis is still unclear, additional holistic diagnostic procedures can be performed virtually until diagnosis is certain. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100023081 | Comprehensive System for Detection of Coronary Syndrome, Cardiac Ischemia and Myocardial Infarction - Heart-monitoring systems, apparatus, and methods adapted to detect CS, CI and/or MI. In one embodiment, a system comprising at least two first-tier sensors capable of measuring and converting into signals at least two aspects related to cardiac function, at least one second-tier sensor that is also a first-tier sensor, at least one signal processor capable of transmitting a first-tier and second-tier trigger signal when coronary syndrome, cardiac ischemia or myocardial infarction has been detected, at least one communication device capable of communicating, at least one control element adapted to produce a first-tier and second-tier trigger signal when at least one first-tier sensor exceeds its threshold signal level, to exclude the signal from the first-tier sensor that exceeded its threshold and lower at least one threshold of the at least one first-tier sensor is provided. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100030034 | Apparatus and Method for Detecting Cardiac Events - A method and system which includes a minimally invasive, implantable device with a sensor configured for collecting electrical data associated with cardiac performance, a sensor configured for collecting mechanical data associated with cardiac performance, a sensor for collecting optical data associated with cardiac performance, a sensor for collecting biochemical data associated with cardiac performance, and a processor for deriving cardiac conditions and actuating an alarm upon identifying a cardiac event. | 02-04-2010 |
Brian Seungwhan Lee, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20100195380 | Non-Volatile Memory Cell with Precessional Switching - A method and apparatus for writing data to a non-volatile memory cell, such as a spin-torque transfer random access memory (STRAM) memory cell. In some embodiments, a selected resistive state is written to a magnetic tunneling structure by applying a succession of indeterminate write pulses thereto until the selected resistive state is verified. | 08-05-2010 |
Brian W. Lee, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20090142260 | IN VIVO DETECTION OF APOPTOSIS - The invention provides methods and products, such as kits, useful for determining the apoptotic state of cells in an organism, comprising detecting the presence or abundance of at least one caspase affinity labeling agent in the cells of an animal into which at least one caspase affinity labeling agent has been introduced, wherein the presence or abundance of the caspase affinity labeling agent correlates with the apoptotic state of the cells. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20120328515 | IN VIVO DETECTION OF APOPTOSIS - The invention provides methods and products, such as kits, useful for determining the apoptotic state of cells in an organism. | 12-27-2012 |
Candace Y.w. Lee, Rochester, MN US
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| 20090054337 | NATRIURETIC POLYPEPTIDES - This document provides natriuretic polypeptides. For example, this document provides polypeptides having a natriuretic activity. In some cases, a polypeptide provided herein can have natriuretic activities, while lacking the ability to lower blood pressure. This document also provides methods and materials for inducing natriuretic activities within a mammal. | 02-26-2009 |
Christopher J. Lee, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20120000135 | COATED ABRASIVE ARTICLES - Provided are abrasive articles in which the make layer, abrasive particle layer, and size layer are coated onto a backing according to a pre-determined coating pattern. All three components are generally in registration with each other, thereby providing a pervasive uncoated area extending across the backing Advantageously, this configuration provides a coated abrasive that displays superior curl-resistance compared with previously disclosed abrasive articles. Moreover, this configuration resists loading, resists de-lamination, has enhanced flexibility, and decreases the quantity of raw materials required to achieve the same level of performance as conventional abrasive articles. | 01-05-2012 |
David W. Lee, Oakdale, MN US
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| 20090026163 | MODULAR FURNITURE SYSTEM - A modular furniture system is provided. The system includes surface members, junctions, and connectors. Each connector has two engagement portions. The surface members and junctions each include one or more channels for receiving a connector, the channels are shaped to slidingly attach with an engagement portion of a connector. The channels are positioned so that the connectors being used to interconnect a surface member to a junction or a surface member to another surface member to assemble the modular furniture system. | 01-29-2009 |
David W. Lee, Apple Valley, MN US
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| 20110245886 | Medical Cable Connector for a Medical Lead Providing an Electrical Receptacle That is Movable Relative to an Outer Body - A medical cable connector of a medical cable receives a medical lead while an electrical receptacle within the medical cable connector is placed into a distal position relative to an outer body of the medical cable connector. The electrical receptacle is retracted to a proximal position once insertion of the medical lead into the medical cable connector is completed. The electrical receptacle may be mounted to an inner body which moves relative to the outer body. A biasing member may be present to bias the inner body to a particular position. A slider may be present to provide a clinician with a surface to touch when applying force to position the electrical receptacle in the distal position for insertion of the medical lead. Various other features may be present to facilitate insertion of the medical lead and/or to maintain the position of the electrical receptacle relative to the outer body. | 10-06-2011 |
David Y. Lee, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20120160870 | EXPANDED COLOR SPACE ARCHITECTURAL PAINT AND STAIN TINTING SYSTEM - White-pigmented and unpigmented base paints and stains are custom-tinted using an automated colorant dispenser having a minimum fluid dispensing quantity less than 0.01 fluid ounce (<0.3 cm | 06-28-2012 |
Dennis Lee, Coon Rapids, MN US
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| 20100169216 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING PAYMENTS WITH PAYMENT REVIEW FEATURES - Methods and systems of processing a plurality of payments. One method can include receiving the plurality of payments from a plurality of customers, the plurality of payments payable to at least one receiver, determining a first set of payments included in the plurality of payments to automatically accept based on validation parameters, determining a second set of payments included in the plurality of payments to reject based on the validation parameters, determining a third set of payments included in the plurality of payments to conditionally accept based on the validation parameters, and electronically prompting at least one user to accept or reject payments included in the third set of payments. | 07-01-2010 |
Donald G. Lee, Eagan, MN US
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| 20110219149 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING I/O THROUGHPUT FOR LARGE SCALE COMPUTING SYSTEMS - System and methods for managing I/O throughput for large scale computing systems are provided. In one embodiment, an operating system for a computer system having a processor, a memory and at least one data storage device is provided. The operating system comprises: an operating system kernel; at least one filesystem controlling access to the at least one data storage device; and a toolkit module installed within the operating system kernel. The toolkit module monitors input/output (I/O) calls communicated via a datapath between at least one software application being executed on the processor and the filesystem. The toolkit module inserts one or more tools into the datapath, the one or more tools each executing a predefined function based on observation of a first set of the I/O calls being communicated in the datapath. | 09-08-2011 |
Gordon J. Lee, Moorhead, MN US
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| 20100045078 | PORTABLE SEATING DEVICE - A portable seating device ( | 02-25-2010 |
| 20110025107 | SPILLGUARD - A system operable to detachably secure a bib to a restraint device (e.g. a strap in a vehicle). The system may include a clip having a strap section and a bib section that are rotatably interconnected. As such, the strap and bib sections may be rotated relative to each other in order to for a bib (engaged by the bib section) to hang in a desired position. The strap and bib section may be adapted to respectively detachably mount a strap and a bib. In one embodiment, a retention force between the strap section and a strap may be selected from the mechanical devices, magnetic devices, and combinations of mechanical and magnetic devices. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110296578 | BIB ASSEMBLY - A bib and corresponding mounting clip are disclosed. A bib body may include one or more of an upper reinforcement member, a plurality of body reinforcement members, and a plurality of pocket reinforcement members. The upper reinforcement facilitates having the bib body be suspended from the mounting clip at a single location or region. The plurality of body reinforcement members allows the bib body to be shaped to “funnel” food particles and the like, for instance into a pocket incorporated by the bib body. The plurality of pocket reinforcement members may be used to retain such a pocket in an open configuration. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120042431 | BIB ASSEMBLY - A bib and corresponding mounting clip are disclosed. A bib body may include one or more of an upper reinforcement member, a plurality of body reinforcement members, and a plurality of pocket reinforcement members. The upper reinforcement facilitates having the bib body be suspended from the mounting clip at a single location or region. The plurality of body reinforcement members allows the bib body to be shaped to “funnel” food particles and the like, for instance into a pocket incorporated by the bib body. The plurality of pocket reinforcement members may be used to retain such a pocket in an open configuration. | 02-23-2012 |
Hae-Seung Lee, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20120082847 | RADIATION CURABLE POLY(ISOBUTYLENE) ADHESIVE COPOLYMERS - The disclose provides pressure-sensitive adhesives and adhesive sealants prepared from modified, crosslinked isobutylene copolymers, and tape articles prepared therefrom. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120122359 | IONICALLY CROSSLINKABLE POLY(ISOBUTYLENE) ADHESIVE POLYMERS - Adhesive (co)polymers of this disclosure comprise: a) an isobutylene copolymer having pendent succinate groups and optionally a tackifier. The pendent succinic acid groups ionically crosslinks the isobutylene copolymer by hydrogen boding with adjacent pendent succinic acid groups. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120123011 | UV CURABLE ANHYDRIDE-MODIFIED POLY(ISOUTYLENE) - An adhesive (co)polymers comprising: a) an isobutylene copolymer having pendent anhydride groups, b) a polyamine photobase generator and c) optionally a tackifier is described. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120141787 | MOISTURE CURABLE ISOBUTYLENE ADHESIVE COPOLYMERS - The disclose provides pressure-sensitive adhesives and adhesive sealants prepared from alkoxysilane modified, crosslinked isobutylene copolymers, and tape articles prepared therefrom. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120208013 | ISOBUTYLENE COPOLYMER WITH GRAFTED POLYMER GROUPS - Disclosed are copolymers which comprise: a) an isobutylene copolymer having grafted polymer groups, b) optionally a tackifier, and c) optionally a non-functionalized poly(isobutylene) polymer. The compositions are useful in adhesives and coatings. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120322910 | RADIATION CURABLE POLY(ISOBUTYLENE) ADHESIVE COPOLYMERS HAVING PENDENT AMINE GROUPS - The disclosure provides pressure-sensitive adhesives and adhesive sealants prepared from amine-modified, crosslinked isobutylene copolymers, and tape articles prepared therefrom. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130041084 | CURABLE CYCLIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER/SILICONE COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a curable silicone composition for preparing release layers and pressure sensitive adhesives, and to substrates bearing a layer of the cured composition. More specifically, this invention relates to a silicone composition, curable in the absence of both catalysts and actinic radiation comprising a cyclic anhydride copolymer and an amine-terminated polysiloxane. | 02-14-2013 |
Hyung-Kew Lee, Edina, MN US
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| 20100124106 | MAGNETIC MEMORY WITH MAGNETIC TUNNEL JUNCTION CELL SETS - A memory apparatus having at least one memory cell set comprising a first spin torque memory cell electrically connected in series to a second spin torque memory cell, with each spin torque memory cell configured to switch between a high resistance state and a low resistance state. The memory cell set itself is configured to switch between a high resistance state and a low resistance state. The memory apparatus also has at least one reference cell set comprising a third spin torque memory cell electrically connected in anti-series to a fourth spin torque memory cell, with each spin torque memory cell configured to switch between a high resistance state and a low resistance state. The reference cell set itself has a reference resistance that is a midpoint of the high resistance state and the low resistance state of the memory cell set. | 05-20-2010 |
Hyung-Kyu Lee, Edina, MN US
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| 20100091549 | Non-Volatile Memory Cell with Complementary Resistive Memory Elements - A non-volatile memory cell and method of writing data thereto. In accordance with some embodiments, the memory cell includes first and second resistive memory elements (RMEs) configured to concurrently store complementary programmed resistive states. The first RME is programmed to a first resistive state and the second RME is concurrently programmed to a second resistive state by application of a common write current in a selected direction through the memory cell. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100141094 | PIEZOELECTRIC ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEM - A mechanical energy harvester, such as for an electronic system such as a sensor system. The energy harvester has a spring with one end connected to a support structure, and a piezoelectric material on the spring. An electronics package is supported on the spring, the electronics package comprising at least one component selected from the group consisting of rectifier(s), storage component(s), and integrated circuit(s). | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110006377 | Patterning Embedded Control Lines for Vertically Stacked Semiconductor Elements - Various embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to an apparatus with embedded (bottom side) control lines for vertically stacked semiconductor elements, and a method for forming the same. In accordance with various embodiments, a first semiconductor wafer is provided with a first facing surface on which a first conductive layer is formed. The first semiconductor wafer is attached to a second semiconductor wafer to form a multi-wafer structure, the second semiconductor wafer having a second facing surface on which a second conductive wafer is formed. The first conductive layer is contactingly bonded to the second conductive layer to form an embedded combined conductive layer within said structure. Portions of the combined conductive layer are removed to form a plurality of spaced apart control lines that extend in a selected length or width dimension through said structure. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110007547 | Vertical Non-Volatile Switch with Punchthrough Access and Method of Fabrication Therefor - A semiconductor device for accessing non-volatile memory cell is provided. In some embodiments, the semiconductor device has a vertical stack of semiconductor layers including a source, a drain, and a well. An application of a drain-source bias voltage to the semiconductor device generates a punchthrough mechanism across the well to initiate a flow of current between the source and the drain. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110007597 | Semiconductor Control Line Address Decoding Circuit - Apparatus and method for decoding addresses of control lines in a semiconductor device, such as a solid state memory (SSM). In accordance with some embodiments, a switching circuit includes an array of switching devices coupled to 2 | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110170335 | Vertical Non-Volatile Switch with Punchthrough Access and Method of Fabrication Therefor - A semiconductor device for accessing non-volatile memory cell is provided. In some embodiments, the semiconductor device has a vertical stack of semiconductor layers including a source, a drain, and a well. An application of a drain-source bias voltage to the semiconductor device generates a punchthrough mechanism across the well to initiate a flow of current between the source and the drain. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110205830 | Semiconductor Control Line Address Decoding Circuit - Apparatus and method for decoding addresses of control lines in a semiconductor device, such as a solid state memory (SSM). In accordance with some embodiments, a switching circuit includes an array of switching devices coupled to 2 | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120074466 | 3D MEMORY ARRAY WITH VERTICAL TRANSISTOR - A memory array includes a base circuitry layer and a plurality of memory array layers stacked sequentially to form the memory array. Each memory array layer is electrically coupled to the base circuitry layer. Each memory array layer includes a plurality of memory units. Each memory unit includes a vertical pillar transistor electrically coupled to a memory cell. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120074488 | VERTICAL TRANSISTOR WITH HARDENING IMPLATATION - A method includes providing a semiconductor wafer having a plurality of pillar structures extending orthogonally from the semiconductor wafer. Each pillar structure forms a vertical pillar transistor having a top surface and a side surface orthogonal to the top surface. Then a hardening species is implanted into the vertical pillar transistor top surface. Then the vertical pillar transistor side surface is oxidized to form a side surface oxide layer. The side surface oxide layer is removed to form vertical pillar transistor having rounded side surfaces. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120080725 | VERTICAL TRANSISTOR MEMORY ARRAY - A method includes providing a semiconductor wafer having a plurality of pillar structures extending orthogonally from the semiconductor wafer. An electrically conducting interconnect element is deposited onto at least selected vertical pillar transistors and a non-volatile variable resistive memory cell is deposited onto the electrically conducting interconnect layer to form a vertical transistor memory array. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120199915 | Patterning Embedded Control Lines for Vertically Stacked Semiconductor Elements - The present invention is generally directed to an apparatus with embedded (bottom side) control lines for vertically stacked semiconductor elements. In accordance with various embodiments, a first semiconductor wafer is provided with a first facing surface on which a first conductive layer is formed. The first semiconductor wafer is attached to a second semiconductor wafer to form a multi-wafer structure, the second semiconductor wafer having a second facing surface on which a second conductive wafer is formed. The first conductive layer is contactingly bonded to the second conductive layer to form an embedded combined conductive layer within said structure. Portions of the combined conductive layer are removed to form a plurality of spaced apart control lines that extend in a selected length or width dimension through said structure. | 08-09-2012 |
J. Alex Lee, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20080213883 | SILICA NANOPARTICLES IN BASIC AMINO ACID-SILICA SOLS - In general, in one aspect, the invention features a method that includes preparing a mixture comprising water, a basic amino acid, and a metal oxide precursor under conditions which result in the formation of metal oxide nanoparticles from the metal oxide precursor. | 09-04-2008 |
James Hurn-Joung Lee, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20110319811 | COMBINATION THERAPY WITH CRYOSURGERY AND LOW DOSAGE STRENGTH IMIQUIMOD TO TREAT ACTINIC KERATOSIS - The present invention is directed to the use of complementary or combination lesion-directed therapy, such as cryosurgery, and field-directed therapy, such as low dose imiquimod topical therapy with short durations, in combination to treat actinic keratosis (“AK”). In carrying out the present invention, the lesion-directed and field-directed therapies may be applied sequentially or concomitantly, in accordance with the present invention. The novel complementary or combination AK therapy contemplated by the present invention: (1) significantly improves clearance of cryosurgery-treated Aks; (2) treats subclinical AK lesions; (3) treats those visible AK lesions in excess of that cryosurgery can actually treat in a single treatment due to, e.g., patient tolerance, provider treatment limits and/or cryosurgery cost to the patient; and (4) enhances sustained clearance overall, as compared to mono AK lesion-directed therapy. | 12-29-2011 |
Jason S. Lee, Rochester, MN US
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| 20110305495 | Multi-Dimensional Print Cutting Head - An apparatus and article for cutting print media associated with a printing process. A media cutting logic-controlled head is incorporated into printing hardware. The cutting head is provided with a plurality of cutting devices that may be implemented in the form of cutting pins. Control logic is provided to individually control an extension or actuation of each of the cutting devices. Multiple cutting devices may be simultaneously extended and retracted or activated and deactivated, to cut the media at multiple locations. The cutting head can be integrated with any of existing printers transforming a printer into a media cutting device capable of cutting two-dimensional complex shapes at the full line speed without requiring change in speed or reversal of the media at any point. | 12-15-2011 |
Jason Scott Lee, Oronoco, MN US
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| 20100125354 | Hybrid Part Installation Process Combining Mass Part Installation Techniques With Discrete Part Number Assembly Activities - A hybrid data collection and component installation scheme for optimizing equipment cost, throughput, and quality practices in a multi-stage manufacturing environment. A kit comprising a plurality of parts corresponding to an order for a product is received from one of the stages in the multi-stage manufacturing environment. The parts in the kit were validated in the stage using data collected about the plurality of parts in the stage. At a subsequent stage in the manufacturing environment, a determination is made if the product qualifies for mass installation. If the product qualifies for mass installation, a set of parts in the kit is selected for mass installation. The set of parts are re-verified using the data collected in the previous stage in the environment to determine if the set of parts selected for mass installation is valid. If valid, the set of parts are installed en masse. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100162835 | Inertial Stabilizer System - The illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for stabilizing an electronic rack structure. In one embodiment the apparatus comprises an enclosure with a user interface panel. The apparatus also comprises a gyroscope, sensor system and controller attached within an enclosure. A sensor system associated with the gyroscope is capable of detecting a tilt of an electronic rack structure. A controller is also located within the enclosure and is capable of detecting the tilt of the electronic rack structure and controlling an orientation of the gyroscope to counter the tilt of the electronic rack structure in response to detecting the tilt. In another illustrative embodiment, a method for stabilizing an electronic rack structure is provided. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110153513 | Automated Product Shipment with Carrier Quality Feedback - The present invention provides a method for shipping products that include (a) sending requests for quotations by electronic transmission to a plurality of selected carriers based upon customer order specifications, available delivery options and a carrier quality database; (b) selecting a carrier quotation based upon quotations received by electronic transmission and the carrier quality database and updating the carrier quality database with the selected carrier and quotation; (c) preparing the product shipment including using an optical scanner to measure shipment dimensions and a weight scale to measure shipment weight of the product shipment; and (d) if the measured dimensions and weight do not conform to the selected quotation, repeating steps (b) and (c) with measured shipment dimensions and weight or, if the measured dimensions and weight do conform to the selected quotation, notifying carrier to ship the product. | 06-23-2011 |
Jeffrey A. Lee, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20080319522 | ANEURYSM FILLER DETACHER - An aneurysm filler detacher mechanism comprising a proximal push support comprising a copper or silver core wire, an insulation layer positioned around the core wire, and an annular flexible layer positioned around the insulation layer. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080319527 | SHAPED MULTI-DUROMETER FILLER - Embodiments of the invention include an aneurysm filler, comprising a main body having a transport shape and three-dimensional shape which is manifest when the main body is deployed in an aneurysm. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090299448 | ANEURYSM TREATMENT SYSTEM - An aneurysm treatment system includes a sleeve with a breach or a breachable facet disposed therein. The facet allows a guide structure to breach the sleeve and to deliver a portion of the sleeve continuously to an aneurysm. | 12-03-2009 |
Jennifer L. Lee, Eagan, MN US
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| 20080287563 | WEATHER RESISTANT, INK JETTABLE, RADIATION CURABLE, FLUID COMPOSITIONS PARTICULARLY SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS - Low viscosity, radiation curable fluid formulations that can be used advantageously as radiation curable, inks. The formulations are easily prepared for use in ink jet systems. The viscosity of the compositions is low enough so that conventional solvent is not required in order to satisfy the requisite low ink jet viscosity specifications. After curing, the compositions form durable, weatherable, abrasion resistant, printed images on a wide variety of porous and nonporous substrates. The formulations are very suitable for outdoor printing applications, especially for printing outdoor graphics onto a variety of surfaces, including vinyl or other polymer films commonly used for signage, retroreflective signage or other retroreflective items. | 11-20-2008 |
Jong Y. Lee, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20120064079 | Compositions and Methods for Preventing Erythropoietin-Associated Hypertension - The inventors have discovered that both soluble erythropoietin-binding protein and antibodies against the erythropoietin-binding protein, when they are administered to a mammal along with erythropoietin (Epo), prevent or reduce the blood pressure increase normally caused by erythropoietin, while not affecting the hematocrit increase that is the purpose of Epo treatment. The invention provides a method of treating anemia in a mammal involving: administering erythropoietin (Epo) to the mammal; and administering to the mammal an agent selected from a soluble Epo-binding protein (Epo-bp), a recognition protein that binds Epo receptor on an extracellular soluble portion of the Epo receptor, and a combination thereof. The invention also provides a method of reducing hypertension in a mammal receiving Epo, and pharmaceutical compositions containing a soluble Epo-bp and/or a recognition protein that binds Epo receptor on an extracellular soluble portion of the Epo receptor. | 03-15-2012 |
Ju-Hoon Lee, Roseville, MN US
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| 20090068121 | LANTIBIOTICS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides isolated lantibiotics that inhibit Gram negative and Gram positive microbes. The lantibiotic includes an amino acid sequence, wherein the amino acid sequence of the compound and the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:21 or SEQ ID NO:22 have at least 80% identity. The lantibiotics have the characteristic of inhibiting growth of a Gram negative microbe in conditions that do not damage the outer membrane of the Gram negative microbe. The present invention also provides methods for making and using the lantibiotics. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20110305763 | LANTIBIOTICS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides isolated lantibiotics that inhibit. Gram negative and Gram positive microbes. The antibiotic includes an amino acid sequence, wherein the amino acid sequence of the compound and the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:21 or SEQ ID NO:22 have at least 80% identity. The lantibiotics have the characteristic of inhibiting growth of a Gram negative microbe in conditions that do not damage the outer membrane of the Gram negative microbe. The present invention also provides methods for making and using the lantibiotics. | 12-15-2011 |
Kendall H. Lee, Rochester, MN US
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| 20120165634 | DETECTING NEUROCHEMICAL OR ELECTRICAL SIGNALS WITHIN BRAIN TISSUE - This document relates to methods and materials involved in detecting neurochemical signals, electrophysiological signals, ions, or combinations thereof with brain tissue. For example, methods and materials for using probes to detect neurochemical signals (e.g., neurotransmitter concentrations), electrical signals, or combinations thereof during deep brain stimulation are provided. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20130023745 | DIFFERENTIATING ANALYTES DETECTED USING FAST SCAN CYCLIC VOLTAMMETRY - This document provides methods and materials involved in differentiating analytes detected using a FSCV method. For example, methods and materials for using paired pulse voltammetry to discriminate analytes based on their adsorption characteristics to an electrode (e.g., a carbon fiber electrode) are provided. | 01-24-2013 |
Kent Lee, Fridley, MN US
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| 20080221468 | Prediction of disordered breathing - An approach for predicting disordered breathing involves detecting one or more conditions associated with disordered breathing. The detected conditions are compared to disordered breathing prediction criteria. A prediction of disordered breathing is performed based on the comparison of the detected conditions to the prediction criteria. At least one of comparing the detected conditions to the prediction criteria and predicting disordered breathing is performed at least in part implantably. | 09-11-2008 |
Kimyung Lee, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20110063757 | SLIDER PAD FOR CONTACT MITIGATION - An apparatus and associated method for a slider pad that allows for contact to be mitigated without plastic deformation. Various embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a slider that presents a transducer and has at least one air bearing surface (ABS) feature. The ABS feature comprises a pair of sidewalls spaced a distance X apart. A pad is deposited on the ABS feature so that the pad comprises a hemispherical cross-section and has a circumferential diameter greater than X. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20120127613 | SLIDER PAD FOR CONTACT MITIGATION - An apparatus and associated method for a slider pad that allows for contact to be mitigated without plastic deformation. Various embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a slider that presents a transducer and has at least one air bearing surface (ABS) feature. The ABS feature comprises a pair of sidewalls spaced a distance X apart. A pad is deposited on the ABS feature so that the pad comprises a hemispherical cross-section and has a circumferential diameter greater than X. | 05-24-2012 |
Ki Myung Lee, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20100321830 | SLIDER BODY WITH SELECTIVE HARD COMPONENT REMOVAL - A slider is formed of a two-phase material having a first component and a second component that is harder than the first component. A media-facing surface is formed on two-phase material, with a leading edge extending transversely from the media-facing surface. The second component is selectively removed from the two-phase material in a contact region located along at least one of the leading edge and the media-facing surface, such that a hardness of the slider is reduced in the contact region. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110195275 | MATERIAL DEPOSITION ON TRANSDUCING HEAD - An apparatus includes a slider body having a leading edge and an opposite trailing edge, as well as a top face and a bottom face each extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge. The slider body further includes a plurality of protrusions extending from the bottom face, a first recess defined on one of the protrusions, and a sacrificial layer deposited on the slider body in the recess. A bottom surface of the sacrificial layer extends at least as far from the bottom face as bottom surfaces of the plurality of protrusions. In another aspect, a first blocking feature is located at a first uptrack edge on an air bearing surface of a slider, with the first blocking feature being substantially continuous along the first uptrack edge and protruding outwardly from the air bearing surface to reduce particle interaction with the air bearing surface. | 08-11-2011 |
Koua Lee, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20110089710 | Drag-it-easy - An animal dragging method for the purpose of dragging or carrying game animal carcasses from one point to another. The method consists of one strap weaved through two holes on each end of a cylinder pipe. This pipe serves as a handle opposite the knotted strap convenient for holstering game animals. The pendulum-looking device allows for simple maneuvering when hooked onto the ankle(s) or neck(s) of a game animal(s). The knotted strap weaved through the cylinder pipe also allows for adjustment; depending on the size of the game animal it can hold up to several game animals. | 04-21-2011 |
Laurence Lee, Owatonna, MN US
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| 20100028495 | BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE - A beverage cartridge and method for forming a beverage is provided. The cartridge may include a container having an internal volume with a substantially soluble beverage precursor disposed within the container. The beverage precursor may be formed of a plurality of particulates where at least 60% of the plurality of particulates has a largest dimension that is greater than about 200 microns and less than about 700 microns. The cartridge may be water tight, and may be filterless. A liquid can be introduced into the container at a volumetric flow rate of at least 0.03 ounces/second to dissolve the beverage precursor to form a beverage. | 02-04-2010 |
Lien Lee, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20130064051 | Plasmonic Transducer Having Two Metal Elements with a Gap Disposed Therebetween - An apparatus includes a waveguide configured to deliver light to a transducer region. The apparatus also includes a plasmonic transducer that has two metal elements configured as side-by-side plates on a substrate-parallel plane with a gap therebetween. The gap is disposed along the substrate-parallel plane and has an input end disposed proximate the transducer region and an output end. The transducer is configured to provide a surface plasmon-enhanced near-field radiation pattern proximate the output end in response to the light received by the waveguide. | 03-14-2013 |
Lien Lee, Saint Paul, MN US
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| 20100123965 | Near-Field Transducers For Focusing Light - An apparatus includes a waveguide shaped to direct light to a focal point, and a near-field transducer positioned adjacent to the focal point, wherein the near-field transducer includes a dielectric component and a metallic component positioned adjacent to at least a portion of the dielectric component. An apparatus includes a waveguide shaped to direct light to a focal point, and a near-field transducer positioned adjacent to the focal point, wherein the near-field transducer includes a first metallic component, a first dielectric layer positioned adjacent to at least a portion of the first metallic component, and a second metallic component positioned adjacent to at least a portion of the first dielectric component. | 05-20-2010 |
Lien Lee, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20120314549 | Near-Field Transducers for Focusing Light - An apparatus includes a waveguide shaped to direct light to a focal point, and a near-field transducer positioned adjacent to the focal point, wherein the near-field transducer includes a dielectric component and a metallic component positioned adjacent to at least a portion of the dielectric component. An apparatus includes a waveguide shaped to direct light to a focal point, and a near-field transducer positioned adjacent to the focal point, wherein the near-field transducer includes a first metallic component, a first dielectric layer positioned adjacent to at least a portion of the first metallic component, and a second metallic component positioned adjacent to at least a portion of the first dielectric component. | 12-13-2012 |
Li-Fang Lee, Rochester, MN US
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| 20100010855 | Scheduling a Meeting of Users of Networked Computers - During scheduling a meeting between users of networked computers, participants are assigned to groups of different priority based on importance of participant's presence at the meeting. Proposed schedule of the meeting is confirmed with the participants in an order of priority of their groups. The meeting is scheduled on a time interval during which availability of the participants is compliant with pre-selected group attendance requirements. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110107151 | Method and System of Deadlock Detection in a Parallel Program - A method and system of deadlock detection in a parallel program, the method comprising: recording lock events during the operation of the parallel program and a first order relation among the lock events; converting information relevant to the operation of the parallel program into gate lock events and recording the gate lock events; establishing a second order relation among the gate lock events and lock events associated with the gate lock events and adding the second order relation to the first order relation; constructing a lock graph corresponding to the operation procedure of the parallel program based on the added first order relation; and performing deadlock detection on the constructed lock graph. The deadlock detection method of the invention can improve the accuracy of deadlock detection without depending on the deadlock detection algorithm per se, and can be applied with facility to various development environments and reduce development costs. | 05-05-2011 |
Michael Shi-Young Lee, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20120220533 | MODULATING NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION DENSITY CHANGES IN BOTULINUM-TOXIN TREATED TISSUE - A method may include administering botulinum toxin to a tissue of a patient and administering a neuropeptide of the CRF family to the tissue of the patient. In some examples, the botulinum toxin is periodically administered to the tissue of the patient and/or the neuropeptide of the CRF family is periodically administered to the tissue of the patient. The periods with which the botulinum toxin and the neuropeptide of the CRF family are administered may be the same or may be different. In some examples, the botulinum toxin and the neuropeptide of the CRF family are administered to the tissue at substantially the same time, while in other embodiments, the botulinum toxin and the neuropeptide of the CRF family are administered to the tissue at different times. | 08-30-2012 |
Michael T. Lee, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20090112289 | MANAGEMENT OF NEUROSTIMULATION THERAPY USING PARAMETER SETS - An implantable medical device delivers neurostimulation therapy to a patient according to a parameter set, which may consist of a number of programs that are delivered substantially simultaneously. When programming the implantable medical device for the patient, a clinician programmer may maintain a session log that includes a listing of programs delivered to the patient and rating information provided by a clinician and the patient for programs of the list. The listing may be ordered according to the rating information in order to facilitate the selection of programs for a parameter set. A program library that may include particularly effective programs may be stored in a memory. One or both of the implantable medical device and a patient programmer may store usage information that provides an objective and accurate record of therapy use by the patient, and allows a clinician to later improve the therapy based on the usage information. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090276008 | NEUROSTIMULATION THERAPY USAGE DIAGNOSTICS - An implantable medical device delivers neurostimulation therapy to a patient according to a parameter set. A parameter set may consist of a number of programs that are delivered substantially simultaneously. When programming the implantable medical device for the patient, a clinician programmer may maintain a session log for the patient that includes a listing of programs delivered to the patient and rating information provided by a clinician and the patient for programs of the list. The listing may be ordered according to the rating information in order to facilitate the selection of programs for a parameter set. A program library that may include particularly effective programs organized according to a directory structure may be stored in a memory. One or both of the implantable medical device and a patient programmer may store usage information that provides an objective assessment of therapy use by the patient, and allows a clinician to later improve the therapy based on the usage information. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100030286 | DISTRIBUTED LEAD FUNCTIONALITY TESTING - Techniques for performing lead functionality tests, e.g., lead impedance tests, for implantable electrical leads are described. In some of the described embodiments, an implantable medical device determines whether a patient is in a target activity state, e.g., an activity state in which lead impedance testing will be unobtrusive, such as when a patient is asleep, or capture information of particular interest, such as when the patient is active, in a particular posture, or changing postures. The implantable medical device performs the lead functionality test based on this determination. Additionally, in some embodiments, the implantable medical device may group a plurality of measurements for a single lead functionality test into a plurality of sessions, and perform the measurement sessions interleaved with delivery of therapeutic stimulation. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110230940 | SHIFTING BETWEEN ELECTRODE COMBINATIONS IN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE - The disclosure is directed to techniques for shifting between two electrode combinations. An amplitude of a first electrode combination is incrementally decreased while an amplitude of a second, or subsequent, electrode combination is concurrently incrementally increased. Alternatively, an amplitude of the first electrode combination is maintained at a target amplitude level while the amplitude of the second electrode combination is incrementally increased. The stimulation pulses of the electrode combinations are delivered to the patient interleaved in time. In this manner, the invention provides for a smooth, gradual shift from a first electrode combination to a second electrode combination, allowing the patient to maintain a continual perception of stimulation. The shifting techniques described herein may be used during programming to shift between different electrode combinations to find an efficacious electrode combination. Additionally, the techniques may be used for shifting between different electrode combinations associated with different stimulation programs or program sets. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120022614 | SHIFTING BETWEEN ELECTRODE COMBINATIONS IN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE - The disclosure is directed to techniques for shifting between two electrode combinations. An amplitude of a first electrode combination is incrementally decreased while an amplitude of a second, or subsequent, electrode combination is concurrently incrementally increased. Alternatively, an amplitude of the first electrode combination is maintained at a target amplitude level while the amplitude of the second electrode combination is incrementally increased. The stimulation pulses of the electrode combinations are delivered to the patient interleaved in time. In this manner, the invention provides for a smooth, gradual shift from a first electrode combination to a second electrode combination, allowing the patient to maintain a continual perception of stimulation. The shifting techniques described herein may be used during programming to shift between different electrode combinations to find an efficacious electrode combination. Additionally, the techniques may be used for shifting between different electrode combinations associated with different stimulation programs or program sets. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022615 | SHIFTING BETWEEN ELECTRODE COMBINATIONS IN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE - The disclosure is directed to techniques for shifting between two electrode combinations. An amplitude of a first electrode combination is incrementally decreased while an amplitude of a second, or subsequent, electrode combination is concurrently incrementally increased. Alternatively, an amplitude of the first electrode combination is maintained at a target amplitude level while the amplitude of the second electrode combination is incrementally increased. The stimulation pulses of the electrode combinations are delivered to the patient interleaved in time. In this manner, the invention provides for a smooth, gradual shift from a first electrode combination to a second electrode combination, allowing the patient to maintain a continual perception of stimulation. The shifting techniques described herein may be used during programming to shift between different electrode combinations to find an efficacious electrode combination. Additionally, the techniques may be used for shifting between different electrode combinations associated with different stimulation programs or program sets. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120078325 | IDENTIFYING COMBINATIONS OF ELECTRODES FOR NEUROSTIMULATION THERAPY - A programmer allows a clinician to identify combinations of electrodes from within an electrode set implanted in a patient that enable delivery of desirable neurostimulation therapy by an implantable medical device. The programmer executes an electrode combination search algorithm to select combinations of electrodes to test in a non-random order. According to algorithms consistent with the invention, the programmer may first identify a position of a first cathode for subsequent combinations, and then select electrodes from the set to test with the first cathode as anodes or additional cathodes based on the proximity of the electrodes to the first cathode. The programmer may store information for each combination tested, and the information may facilitate the identification of desirable electrode combinations by the clinician. The clinician may create neurostimulation therapy programs that include identified desirable program combinations. | 03-29-2012 |
Nao Lee, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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| 20110165284 | CATHETER BALLOON MOLD FORM AND MOLDING PROCESS - An immersion mold for a medical device balloon. The mold has a cavity adapted to receive a hollow parison expandable therein to form the balloon. The cavity has a length, a first end, a second end, and a cavity wall with inner and outer surfaces. The mold form cavity wall is provided with one or a plurality of through-holes along the length thereof to facilitate entrance and egress of a heated fluid. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20120041467 | METHOD TO MAKE TUBE-IN-TUBE BALLOON - A tube-in-tube assembled parison for preparation of an elongated medical device. The parison if formed by assembling in tube-in-tube fashion a first tube of orientable polymer material and a second tube formed of orientable polymer material disposed around the first tube, with an adhesive tie layer disposed between the first and second tubes. The tubes are brought into contact to form a unitary parison. The adhesive may allow movement between the polymer layers during balloon blowing. The first tube, or the second tube, or both, may have been longitudinally pre-stretched after formation thereof but before assembly of the parison. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120215165 | NEW METHOD TO MAKE TUBE-IN-TUBE BALLOON - A tube-in-tube assembled parison for preparation of an elongated medical device. The parison if formed by assembling in tube-in-tube fashion a first tube of orientable polymer material and a second tube formed of orientable polymer material disposed around the first tube, with an adhesive tie layer disposed between the first and second tubes. The tubes are brought into contact to form a unitary parison. The adhesive may allow movement between the polymer layers during balloon blowing. The first tube, or the second tube, or both, may have been longitudinally pre-stretched after formation thereof but before assembly of the parison. | 08-23-2012 |
Nao Pao Lee, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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| 20100320169 | Balloon Cones and Waists Thinning Methodology - Medical balloons and balloon preforms are made by methods which include the step of selectively removing material from the proximal and/or distal ends of a segment. In the case of a thermoplastic material characterized by one or more glass transition temperatures, the segment may optionally be maintained at a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the segment during the material removal step. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20120323301 | Medical Device Balloons with Improved Strength Properties and Processes for Producing the Same - A tubular parison for forming a medical device balloon. The parison is formed of a polymeric material, for instance a thermoplastic elastomer. The parison has an elongation at break which is not more than 80% of the elongation of the bulk polymeric material. The elongation of the parison is controlled by altering extrusion conditions. Balloons prepared from the parisons provide higher wall strength and/or higher inflation durability than balloons prepared from conventional parisons of the same material. | 12-20-2012 |
Nathan T. Lee, Golden Valley, MN US
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| 20080281404 | Stent with Offset Cell Geometry - A stent defining a longitudinal axis is disclosed. A plurality of circumferential support structures are spaced-apart along the longitudinal axis. At least some of the circumferential support structures are interconnected by connection members that extend generally in a circumferential direction. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080303728 | Connector for an implantable medical device - A connector assembly for an implantable medical device with hardware components placed in established physical locations within the polymer of the connector, and a method of making the assembly. One embodiment includes a method that involves forming a first shot, coupling at least one hardware component to the first shot to form a subassembly, placing the subassembly between a set of opposing areas of a mold, moving at least one of the areas of the set of opposed areas of the mold to constrain the subassembly within the mold, and introducing a second shot over at least a portion of the subassembly to form the connector. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090069879 | IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH MARKER INTERLOCK - An implant delivery system is disclosed. The delivery system includes an elongated member having an implant mounting location. A self-expandable implant is mounted at the implant mounting location. The implant is held in a compressed orientation by a retractable sheath. An interlock structure prevents the implant from deploying prematurely as the sheath is retracted. The interlock structure includes radio-opaque markers that identify the position of the implant. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20120172891 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FIXATION TESTING - In one example, this disclosure includes a kit for implanting an implantable medical device within a patient. The kit comprises a delivery catheter including an inner member and an outer member. The kit further comprises the implantable medical device. The implantable medical device is adjacent the inner member and constrained by the outer member. The kit further comprises a force sensor in mechanical communication with the implantable medical device via the inner member. The force sensor collects force feedback data representing force applied by the inner member on the implantable medical device. The kit further comprises a user communication module configured to deliver force feedback information corresponding to the force feedback data collected by the force sensor to a user. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120172971 | STENT WITH OFFSET CELL GEOMETRY - A stent defining a longitudinal axis is disclosed. A plurality of circumferential support structures are spaced-apart along the longitudinal axis. At least some of the circumferential support structures are interconnected by connection members that extend generally in a circumferential direction. | 07-05-2012 |
Nathan Tyler Lee, Golden Valley, MN US
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| 20100030063 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AN INSTRUMENT - A system for tracking an instrument relative to an anatomical structure is provided. The system can include at least one tracking device, which can be coupled to the instrument. The system can also include a shape sensor coupled to the instrument that can determine a shape of the instrument. The system can include a tracking system that can track a position of the at least one tracking device relative to the anatomical structure. The system can further include a navigation system that can determine a position and shape of the instrument relative to the anatomical structure based on the position of the at least one tracking device determined by the tracking system and the shape of the instrument as sensed by the shape sensor. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110204093 | Wine Dispensing Device - A wine dispensing device for dispensing multiple portions of wine over a period of time while also providing preservation of the wine bouquet and taste character. The device couples to a wine bottle to allow wine to be dispensed through displacement with an inert gas. The device provides preservation of wine over multiple dispenses and over an extended period of time. In some embodiments the device dispenses wine without necessitating removal of the cork and can include an inert gas purge procedure to reduce wine exposure to atmospheric air thereby improving the quality and length of wine preservation that is possible. | 08-25-2011 |
Nicholas A. Lee, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20090251917 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE - The present invention is generally directed to illumination devices, and particularly directed to illumination devices which utilize thin light sources or edge-lit sources in combination with a light turning plate. The illumination devices may be used in a broad range of applications, and are particularly suited for the interior lighting of vehicles. | 10-08-2009 |
Nicholas K. Lee, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20080302938 | MOUNTING AND POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR INCREASED USER INDEPENDENCE - Positioning apparatuses mountable to a wheelchair or other such device are disclosed. An illustrative positioning apparatus can include a base unit, a number of armatures each defining an extension of the apparatus, a number of rotatable joints adapted to permit movement of the armatures, and a platform adapted to support one or more objects. A number of actuation levers connected to the rotatable joints can be used to simultaneously unlock each of the joints in a single step, allowing the apparatus to be easily repositioned. A locking mechanism within each joint may permit one or more user-defined locking positions to be set on the joint. A temporary lock-out mechanism within each joint results in the unlocking of each joint until the armatures are rotated away from the locked position, allowing operation of the device with one hand. | 12-11-2008 |
Olaf L. Lee, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20090081091 | ROTARY BEARING SUPPORT - An apparatus and method, for processing solid waste to produce a solid fuel product and a recycling stream, involves an elongated, generally cylindrical shape rotating pressure vessel that can use the effects of heat, humidity and pressure to convert the solid waste into a burnable fuel and can produce a glass, a metal or a plastic recycle stream. The pressure vessel is adapted to be rotated along its axis or rotation in order to ensure close contact between the solid waste and internal humidity at elevated temperatures and pressures to result in the conversion of the solid waste into a useful fuel and recycle stream. The driving mechanism and support structure for the vessel requires substantial strength and resistance to wear. The pressure vessel of the invention, while requiring rotation around its axis of rotation, also requires the pressure vessel to be movable in the vertical plane. Accordingly, the pressure vessel rotates on its axis of rotation and moves through an are in the vertical plane for charging, processing and discharge. The support structure for the vessel must both support the weight of the vessel and cause the vessel to rotate along its axis of rotation. The support system maintains the pressure vessel in a useful position throughout its axis of rotation and through its angle of orientation. The invention involves a support structure and drive mechanism that can actuate the rotational and arcuate movement. | 03-26-2009 |
Olaf N. Lee, Centerville, MN US
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| 20080257888 | Pressure Vessel Door Seal Mechanism - The invention relates to a pressure apparatus that can be used to process solid waste materials into useful, fuel and recyclable streams. The pressure vessel utilizes, conditions of heat and pressure to process the solid waste into the fuel and recyclable streams reducing hazardous materials and offensive odors. The vessel comprises an elongated container having enclosed volume and at least one open end. The open end is sealed using a closure having a closing apparatus. The closing apparatus is a rapidly actuated easily used mechanism that maintains the door in a sealed closed position maintaining useful pressure but can be readily opened with little effort for either removing processed waste or for introducing unprocessed solid waste. | 10-23-2008 |
Olaf Nathan Lee, Centerville, MN US
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| 20110008865 | INTEGRATED WASTE/HEAT RECYCLE SYSTEM - An integrated system and process for the treatment of organic fractions of municipal solid waste is described herein. The system and the process transform solid waste into fuel and energy. The integrated system and process comprise various different processes for pretreatment, sorting/separating, anaerobic digestion and conversion of biomass and gas to various gasseous, liquid and solid fuels and electricity. | 01-13-2011 |
Peter O. Lee, Rogers, MN US
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| 20100104287 | RETURN PATH FOR USPSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS ORIGINATING FROM OPTICAL NODE - This disclosure describes techniques for providing a communication path for upstream communications originating from a node of an optical network. In particular, methods and devices are described for combining upstream communications originating from the node of the optical network with upstream communications originating from subscriber devices coupled to the node. The upstream communication originating from the node may, for example, include status information about the node. The upstream communication, which may include status information about the node, essentially piggy-backs onto upstream communication originating from the subscriber devices coupled to the node. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100183298 | PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORK PROTECTION SWITCHING - This disclosure relates to detection of optical fiber failure and implementation of protection switching in a passive optical network (PON). A protection switch determines whether there is an optical fiber failure in a fiber link between an OLT and a group of ONTs. In the case of an optical fiber failure, an optical fiber may be physically cut or damaged, causing the optical fiber link to be disabled. A protection switch may detect an optical fiber failure by determining a peak optical power of at least a portion of an upstream optical signal transmitted from one or more ONTs via the optical fiber link. If the peak optical power is less than a threshold value, the protection switch may detect a fiber failure. In response to a detected fiber failure, the protection switch may switch upstream and downstream PON transmissions from a primary optical fiber to a secondary optical fiber. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110033189 | RETURN PATH COMPLIANCE IN NETWORKS - This disclosure is directed to techniques for facilitating return path compliance in networks. A device, such as an optical network terminal (ONT), may, for example, buffer a digital representation of an upstream analog signal to facilitate return path compliance specified by a Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 3.0 standard. The ONT may comprise a first conversion module that converts an upstream analog signal into a corresponding digital signal and a signal detection module that determines whether the upstream analog signal represents a valid upstream communication. The device may further comprise a buffer that buffers the corresponding digital signal while the signal detection module makes the determination, a second conversion module that converts the buffered digital signal into a reconverted upstream analog signal upon the determination that the upstream analog signal is valid and a laser that transmits the reconverted upstream analog signal via a fiber optical cable. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110069956 | OPTICAL NETWORK DEVICE WITH MULTI-TRANSPORT SUPPORT - In general, this disclosure relates to optical network devices with support for multiple physical layer transport standards. An optical network device may include an optical receiver that can be adaptively configured to support different physical layer transport standards. For example, the optical receiver may include a photodiode and a control unit to adjust a characteristic of the photodiode to support different optical physical layer transport standards on an adaptive basis. For example, the control unit may adjust the photodiode characteristic to prevent an overload condition when an optical signal is received according to the physical layer access standard. | 03-24-2011 |
Pyung Cheon Lee, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20090176287 | PRODUCING CAROTENOIDS - This document provides methods and materials related to the production of carotenoids. For example, microorganisms containing one or more exogenous nucleic acids and producing detectable amounts of carotenoids are provided. | 07-09-2009 |
Rebecca C. Lee, Eagan, MN US
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| 20110041432 | SLEEVE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING - Herein is disclosed a sleeve system and methods of using the system. The system uses an elongated open-ended sleeve, and mounting plate parts which mate with each other to form a mounting plate and which are securable to each other and to a wall. The mounting plate thus formed comprises a collar which, when the mounting plates parts are secured together, presses against portions of the outer surface of the sleeve to hold the sleeve in place. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20120036801 | SLEEVE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING - Herein is disclosed a sleeve system and methods of using the system. The system uses an elongated open-ended sleeve, and mounting plate parts which mate with each other to form a mounting plate and which are securable to each other and to a wall. The mounting plate thus formed comprises a collar which, when the mounting plates parts are secured together, presses against portions of the outer surface of the sleeve to hold the sleeve in place. | 02-16-2012 |
Robert E. Lee, St. Louis Park, MN US
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| 20090087386 | EFFERVESCENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING AN EFFERVESCENT COMPOSITION INCLUDING A VISCOUS COMPONENT - Disclosed is an effervescent composition and a method of making an effervescent composition that includes a viscous component and is a free flowing granulation. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20100285158 | EFFERVESCENT COMPOSITION INCLUDING CRANBERRY EXTRACT - Disclosed is an effervescent composition that includes an effervescent agent and cranberry extract, preferably in an amount sufficient to decrease the measurable amount of bacteria present in the urine of an individual having a urinary tract infection. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20120009312 | PROVIDING HOMESTYLE EGG PRODUCT PORTIONS - An apparatus for providing homestyle egg product portions on a commercial scale is described. The apparatus includes a plurality of moving heated pockets, and a plurality of mixers. Each heated pocket is capable of holding an egg product portion, and each mixer is capable of stirring an egg product portion held in a heated pocket to yield a stirred egg product portion. The apparatus can further include a plurality of groupers. Each grouper is capable of gathering stirred egg product portions held in a moving heated pocket. Methods for producing homestyle egg product portions on a commercial scale are also described. | 01-12-2012 |
Robert E. Lee, St. Paul, MN US
Robert Sung Lee, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20090008332 | NANOFILTRATION WATER-SOFTENING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and methods for softening water is disclosed. In particular, an apparatus and method for softening water without the addition of ions the wastewater stream is disclosed. The apparatus generally includes at least one nanofiltration filter element configured and arranged to receive an input flow of hard water, discharge an output flow of permeate water comprising a portion of the input flow, and discharge an output flow of non-permeate water comprising a portion of the input flow. The nanofiltration filter element typically has an average pore size that permits the passage of water and monovalent ions but substantially prevents the passage of divalent ions. | 01-08-2009 |
Sangkyung Lee, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20080206526 | PROTECTIVE MATERIAL HAVING GUARD PLATES ON CLEARLY VISIBLE SUBSTRATE - A supple, globally flexible, composite protective material having guard plates on a substrate with a clearly visible pattern. The substrate is flexible and has a surface with a colored pattern including two or more colors. The guard plates are small, non-overlapping, printed resin material members having major and minor dimensions and are arranged in a predetermined pattern over a substantial portion of the surface of the substrate. In one embodiment of the invention the guard plates are transparent or translucent to visible light so that the colored pattern on the surface of the substrate is visible. In another embodiment the colors of the guard plates blend in with the colored pattern of the substrate. | 08-28-2008 |
Sangwoo Lee, Minneapolis, MN US
Tyler Lee, Hokah, MN US
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| 20090304447 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BROADCAST SEDIMENT CAPPING - Sub-aquatic sediment is covered with capping material by a capping system comprising a template barge and a spreader barge. While the spreader barge is distributing capping material, the template barge guides the spreader barge as it systematically moves over a pre-defined sediment capping region. The spreader barge comprises a spreader pool in which a broadcast spreader accurately and evenly distributes capping material within the pool, which then sinks to the sediment. The capping material is distributed with minimal disturbance to the sediment. | 12-10-2009 |
Tzu-Chen Lee, Woodburg, MN US
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| 20110243500 | LIGHT GUIDES HAVING ENHANCED LIGHT EXTRACTION - Lightguides, devices incorporating lightguides, processes for making lightguides, and tools used to make lightguides are described. A lightguide includes light extractors arranged in a plurality of regions on a surface of the lightguide. The orientation of light extractors in each region is arranged to enhance uniformity and brightness across a surface of the lightguide and to provide enhanced defect hiding. The efficiency of the light extractors is controlled by the angle of a given light extractor face with respect to a light source illuminating the light guide. | 10-06-2011 |
Tzu-Chen Lee, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20100140600 | THIN FILM TRANSISTORS INCORPORATING INTERFACIAL CONDUCTIVE CLUSTERS - A field effect transistor includes a thin layer of discontinuous conductive clusters between the gate dielectric and the active layer. The active layer can include an organic semiconductor or a blend of organic semiconductor and polymer. Metals, metal oxides, predominantly non-carbon metallic materials, and/or carbon nanotubes may be used to form the layer of conductive clusters. The conductive clusters improve transistor performance and also facilitate transistor fabrication. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20120082804 | OPTICAL ARTICLE HAVING AN ANTISTATIC LAYER - Disclosed herein is an optical article having a first optical layer; a second optical layer; and an antistatic layer disposed between the first and second optical layers, the antistatic layer having conducting particles having an aspect ratio greater than about 10. The conducting particles may comprise vanadium oxide particles or carbon nanotubes. The optical article may be a brightness enhancement film, a retro-reflecting film, or a reflective polarizer, and be used in a display device, for example, a liquid crystal display device. | 04-05-2012 |