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20120219658 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Food Products - Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing slices of sausages that appear to have been cut from a conventional round sausage log at an angle. An illustrative embodiment provides a manufacturing process for making portions to be finished into angled pet treats comprising: (a) providing a ground mix of proteinaceous material, flavor enhancers and preservatives to a forming chamber comprising: a fixed base surface, a fixed top surface, and a movable intermediate section insertable between said base and top surfaces, said intermediate section having a plurality of die cavities that each have a central axis oblique to the surface of said intermediate plate, said top surface having a plurality of feeder holes that overlap at least partially with said die cavities, (b) filling said plurality of die cavities via said feeder holes with said foodstuff, thereby forming a plurality of portions in shapes and dimensions that generally correspond to the shapes and dimensions of said die cavities, (b) moving said intermediate section containing said plurality of portions out of said chamber, (c) forcibly ejecting said portions with a plurality of longitudinal elements that reciprocate in and out of said die cavities along said central axis, thereby forming angled pet treats. | 08-30-2012 |
20140199428 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Food Products - Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing slices of sausages that appear to have been cut from a conventional round sausage log at an angle. An illustrative embodiment provides a manufacturing process for making portions to be finished into angled pet treats comprising: (a) providing a ground mix of proteinaceous material, flavor enhancers and preservatives to a forming chamber comprising: a fixed base surface, a fixed top surface, and a movable intermediate section insertable between said base and top surfaces, said intermediate section having a plurality of die cavities that each have a central axis oblique to the surface of said intermediate plate, said top surface having a plurality of feeder holes that overlap at least partially with said die cavities, (b) filling said plurality of die cavities via said feeder holes with said foodstuff, thereby forming a plurality of portions in shapes and dimensions that generally correspond to the shapes and dimensions of said die cavities, (b) moving said intermediate section containing said plurality of portions out of said chamber, (c) forcibly ejecting said portions with a plurality of longitudinal elements that reciprocate in and out of said die cavities along said central axis, thereby forming angled pet treats. | 07-17-2014 |
20140199456 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Food Products - Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing slices of sausages that appear to have been cut from a conventional round sausage log at an angle. An illustrative embodiment provides a manufacturing process for making portions to be finished into angled pet treats comprising: (a) providing a ground mix of proteinaceous material, flavor enhancers and preservatives to a forming chamber comprising: a fixed base surface, a fixed top surface, and a movable intermediate section insertable between said base and top surfaces, said intermediate section having a plurality of die cavities that each have a central axis oblique to the surface of said intermediate plate, said top surface having a plurality of feeder holes that overlap at least partially with said die cavities, (b) filling said plurality of die cavities via said feeder holes with said foodstuff, thereby forming a plurality of portions in shapes and dimensions that generally correspond to the shapes and dimensions of said die cavities, (b) moving said intermediate section containing said plurality of portions out of said chamber, (c) forcibly ejecting said portions with a plurality of longitudinal elements that reciprocate in and out of said die cavities along said central axis, thereby forming angled pet treats. | 07-17-2014 |
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20090309266 | REACTION INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEM AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING POLYURETHANE ARTICLES - An externally heated reaction injection molding (“RIM”) system and processes for producing polyurethane articles. The system comprises a mixing chamber for combining a prepolymer and a chain extender and one or more heating systems for heating at least one of the prepolymer and the chain extender upstream of the mixing chamber. In one embodiment, the process comprises injecting a heated prepolymer and/or a heated chain extender into a mixing chamber and initiating a curing of the prepolymer in a mixing chamber. By employing heat to decrease the viscosity of the prepolymer and/or the chain extender, prepolymers and/or chain extenders that have high room temperature viscosities or are in the solid state at room temperature, may be utilized in the RIM system. | 12-17-2009 |
20110118431 | Accelerated Cure of Isocyanate Terminated Prepolymers - A prepolymer mixture for preparing a polyurethane elastomer, the mixture comprising an isocyanate terminated prepolymer and a nitrogen-containing organic salt. The nitrogen-containing organic salt may be selected from the group consisting of an ammonium salt, an imidazolium salt, a pyridinium salt, a pyrrolidinium salt, a piperidinium salt, and a morpholinium salt. | 05-19-2011 |
20140194588 | Accelerated Cure of Isocyanate Terminated Prepolymers - A method for preparing a polyurethane elastomer, the method comprising mixing an isocyanate terminated prepolymer and a nitrogen-containing organic salt to form a prepolymer mixture and reacting the prepolymer in the prepolymer mixture with a methylenedianiline metal salt coordination complex chain extender to form the polyurethane elastome. The nitrogen-containing organic salt is selected from the group consisting of an ammonium salt, an imidazolium salt, a pyridinium salt, a pyrrolidinium salt, a piperidinium salt, and a morpholinium salt. | 07-10-2014 |
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20100137873 | Aiming Arm for Bone Plates - An aiming guide aligns a surgical tool with a hole in a bone plate. The aiming guide includes an arm portion having a longitudinal axis, top and bottom surfaces, and first and second ends. The aiming guide further includes a handle portion having upper and lower ends. The handle portion is, at its lower end, connected to the bone plate. The handle portion is, at its upper end, connected to the arm portion. Bores extend from the top surface to the lower surface of the arm portion. Each bore is configured and dimensioned to receive a tool guide in at least two different preset positions which locates the channel in at least two different hole positions. The bore includes two diametrically opposed slots extending along at least a portion of a length of the bore, the slots configured and dimensioned to mate with diametrically opposed knobs extending radially outward from a tool guide. The tool guide has a head and a sleeve portion, which has a centered channel. The sleeve portion and channel are eccentric with respect to the head portion. The tool guide is inserted in a first preset position in order to align a surgical tool with one portion of a two-portion bone plate hole, or in a second preset position rotated 180° from the first preset position, in order to align a surgical tool with the second portion of a two-portion bone plate hole. | 06-03-2010 |
20100274247 | Bone Plate - A bone plate has an upper surface, a lower surface, and at least one first hole extending through the upper and lower surfaces. The first hole has two or three vertically separate regions, each region communicating with or abutting the adjacent region. The first hole has a first upper region, which is unthreaded and which, from the plate's upper surface to the plate's lower surface, has a curved inward taper. The first hole has a second middle region, which is threaded and which, from the plate's upper surface to the plate's lower surface, has a conical inward taper. The first hole has a third lower region, which is unthreaded and which, from the plate's upper surface to the plate's lower surface, has a conical outward taper. The bone plate is straight, curved, or both straight and curved. The bone plate may have at least one second hole, different from the first hole. The second hole is an elongated hole, which has a compression ramp or which has a threaded portion through part of its perimeter and a non-threaded portion through the other part of its perimeter. | 10-28-2010 |
20110202093 | Bone Plate - A bone plate includes (a) a body having a first surface which, in an operative configuration, faces away from a bone on which the plate is to be mounted and a second surface, which in the operative configuration, faces the bone, the body including a first section extending along a first longitudinal axis and a second section extending along a second longitudinal axis angled with respect to the first longitudinal axis; (b) a first hole extending through the body from the first surface to the second surface and defining a first hole axis, the first hole being structured to lockingly engage a head of a first bone anchor inserted therein such that a shaft of the first bone anchor extends along the first hole axis; and (c) a second hole extending through the body and spaced apart from the first hole. The second hole defines a second hole axis and is structured to lockingly engage a head of a second bone anchor inserted therein such that a shaft of the second bone anchor extends along the second hole axis. The first and second hole axes defines a single plane and intersecting at a point on a side of the bone plate facing the second surface. | 08-18-2011 |
20130296943 | BONE PLATE - A bone plate includes (a) a body having a first surface which, in an operative configuration, faces away from a bone on which the plate is to be mounted and a second surface, which in the operative configuration, faces the bone, the body including a first section extending along a first longitudinal axis and a second section extending along a second longitudinal axis angled with respect to the first longitudinal axis; (b) a first hole extending through the body from the first surface to the second surface and defining a first hole axis, the first hole being structured to lockingly engage a head of a first bone anchor inserted therein such that a shaft of the first bone anchor extends along the first hole axis; and (c) a second hole extending through the body and spaced apart from the first hole. The second hole defines a second hole axis and is structured to lockingly engage a head of a second bone anchor inserted therein such that a shaft of the second bone anchor extends along the second hole axis. The first and second hole axes defines a single plane and intersecting at a point on a side of the bone plate facing the second surface. | 11-07-2013 |
20150018829 | BONE FIXATION SYSTEM - A modular bone fixation linkage includes a plurality of interconnected links that can angulate with respect to an adjacent one of the links about at least one axis, such as three axes. The links can further include fixation holes that are configured to receive bone anchors that secure the links to an underlying anatomical structure. | 01-15-2015 |
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20100259806 | Fatigue Resistant MEMS Apparatus and System - A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) includes a conductor with improved reliability. The conductor flexes with a moving member in the MEMS device, and the improved reliability is achieved through material selections that provides increased fatigue resistance, reduced crack propagation, and/or mechanisms for improved live at a given strain level. The conductor may include a single material, or may include layers of different materials. | 10-14-2010 |
20110026549 | Electromagnetic Scanner Having Variable Coil Width - Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a scanner for a scanned beam display may comprise a scanning platform having a mirror disposed thereon to reflect a beam of light impinging on the mirror, a drive coil disposed on the scanning platform to scan the reflected beam of light in response to a drive current applied to the drive coil. The drive coil has coil winding segments having a narrower width in one or more regions of the drive coil, and has coil winding segments having a greater width in one or more other regions of the drive coil to provide a the drive coil with a reduced electrical resistance. | 02-03-2011 |
20120001834 | Scanned Beam Display Having a Redirected Exit Cone - Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a scanned beam display, comprises a light source to generate a beam to be scanned and a scanning platform to scan the beam into an exit cone. The scanning platform receives the beam at a selected feed angle, and the scanning platform has a surface structure to redirect the exit cone at an exit angle that is less than the feed angle. | 01-05-2012 |
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20110287528 | Devices, Systems, and Methods Related to Analyte Monitoring and Management - Analyte monitoring devices, systems, and methods are provided that relate to: enabling different application features on a data processing device for analyte monitoring devices with different analyte monitoring features; programming analyte monitoring devices in advance; personalizing an analyte monitoring device; graphically representing a remaining insulin level in a user body; and graphically representing analyte measurement related data for on-demand readings; protecting access to feature of an analyte monitoring device. | 11-24-2011 |
20120232520 | Multi-Function Analyte Monitor Device and Methods of Use - Methods, systems and devices for detecting an analyte sample, determining an analyte concentration associated with the detected analyte sample, storing the determined analyte concentration and a time associated with the determined analyte concentration, retrieving two or more stored analyte concentrations, and determining an adjusted dose level based at least in part on a current dose level and data associated with the two or more retrieved analyte concentrations are provided. For example, adjustments to dosage levels of long-acting insulin may be provided to assist in the management of diabetes and related conditions. | 09-13-2012 |
20140039382 | Analyte Meter Module for Medication Delivery Device - Presented herein is a modular analyte measurement system. The analyte measurement system includes an analyte meter and at least one modular attachment. In one embodiment, a modular attachment is provided to communicate with, and transmit/receive data from, one or more medication delivery device. Embodiments of the present invention relate to modular components of the analyte measurement system. | 02-06-2014 |
20140051958 | Analyte Meter Communication Module - Presented herein is a modular analyte measurement system. The analyte measurement system includes an analyte meter and at least one modular attachment. In one embodiment, a modular attachment is provided to communicate with, and transmit/receive data to, one or more external devices. Embodiments of the present invention relate to modular components of the analyte measurement system. | 02-20-2014 |
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20100144989 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING POLYMER PROPERTIES - The invention generally provides for methods for controlling polymer properties. In particular, invention provides for methods for controlling the comonomer composition distribution of polyolefins such as ethylene alpha-olefin copolymers by altering at least one or more of the following parameters: the molar ratio of hydrogen to ethylene, the molar ratio of comonomer to ethylene, the partial pressure of ethylene, and the reactor temperature without substantially changing the density and/or the melt index of the copolymer. | 06-10-2010 |
20110086990 | Ethylene-Alpha Olefin Copolymers and Polymerization Processes for Making the Same - A process for the production of an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer is disclosed. The process includes polymerizing ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin by contacting the ethylene and the at least one alpha-olefin with a metallocene catalyst in at least one gas phase reactor at a reactor pressure of from 0.7 to 70 bar and a reactor temperature of from 20° C. to 150° C. to form an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer. The resulting ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer may have a density of 0.927 g/cc or greater and environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) of 500 hr or more when measured according to ASTM 1693/B in 10% Igepal. | 04-14-2011 |
20120041164 | Methods of Controlling Polymer Properties - The invention generally provides for methods for controlling polymer properties. In particular, invention provides for methods for controlling the comonomer composition distribution of polyolefins such as ethylene alpha-olefin copolymers by altering at least one or more of the following parameters: the molar ratio of hydrogen to ethylene, the molar ratio of comonomer to ethylene, the partial pressure of ethylene, and the reactor temperature without substantially changing the density and/or the melt index of the copolymer. | 02-16-2012 |
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20090030944 | CONTRACT-CENTRIC CONTENT SYSTEM - A method and system to manage content is provided to generate an abstraction layer between a user application and content, based on a formal definition of content (referred to as a content contract). An example content system comprises a content bundle module, a user application, and a content access interface module. The content bundle module may be configured to store content items. A content item may include text items and placeholders. The user application, which does not have to be coded with specific knowledge regarding the content bundle, may be configured to receive a request to provide to a to a client system a presentation package (e.g., a web page) that has the content item, and to obtain the content item and any associated metadata from the content access interface module. Content item metadata may include, for example, information regarding a value to populate a placeholder in the content item. | 01-29-2009 |
20090031211 | PROGRAMMING EXTENSION FOR AUTHORING STYLE RULES - A programming extension for authoring style rules is provided. An example programming extension for authoring style rules comprises a style rules editor and a style definition class module. An example style rules editor may be configured to receive a request to generate a collection of style rules and to receive input associated with one or more style rules. The requested collection of style rules is to be suitable for use with a document-based web page. The style definition class module may be configured to generate a Java™ representation of the collection of style rules based on the input associated with the one or more style rules. | 01-29-2009 |
20090031287 | CONTAINER-LESS JSP TEMPLATE - A container-less JSP system is provided. An example container-less JSP system comprises a detector, a trigger module, and an invoker. The detector may be configured to detect a request initiated by a client application to invoke a JSP template. The request is a protocol-neutral Java™ interface. The trigger module may be configured to trigger the protocol-neutral Java™ interface to invoke the JSP template. The invoker may be configured to invoke the JSP template. | 01-29-2009 |
20090049423 | JAVASCRIPTTM PROGRAMMING EXTENSION - A JavaScript™ programming extension is provided. An example JavaScript™ programming extension comprises a code generator and a JavaScript™ reference converter. The code generator may be configured to access an existing JavaScript™ file, validate JavaScript™ definitions in the existing JavaScript™ file, and generate a Java™ representation of the existing JavaScript™ file. The JavaScript™ reference converter may be configured to generate a validated JavaScript™ file corresponding to the existing JavaScript™ file. | 02-19-2009 |
20110015917 | BROWSER EMULATOR SYSTEM - A browser emulator is provided. An example browser emulator system includes a communications module to receive requests for web pages from a browser application, a document object model (DOM) interceptor to intercept an initial document object model (DOM) provided by the web application, an activator to activate a browser emulator, and a DOM manipulator to generate a modified DOM. A marked-up document that corresponds to the modified DOM includes an event interceptor that replaces JavaScript code associated with the original DOM provided by the web application. | 01-20-2011 |
20110016449 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATING JAVA AND JAVASCRIPT TECHNOLOGIES - A method and system for integrating Java and JavaScript technologies is provided. An example system includes a JavaScript proxy generator and a runtime module. The JavaScript proxy generator may be configured to automatically generate a JavaScript proxy in a form of a Java application programming interface. The runtime module may be configured to call the JavaScript proxy from the Java module, pass control of execution to the JavaScript module, execute the JavaScript module to generate an output method or object, and pass control of execution to the Java module to continue execution of the Java module. | 01-20-2011 |
20120089899 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDISPLAYING A WEB PAGE - A method and system for redisplaying a web page is provided. An example method comprises accessing a web page received at a computer system, analyzing the structured text of the web page, and identifying a plurality of content sections. A rendering module renders a web page view comprising the plurality of sections. | 04-12-2012 |
20150095763 | BROWSER EMULATOR SYSTEM - A browser emulator is provided. An example browser emulator system includes a communications module to receive requests for web pages from a browser application, a document object model (DOM) interceptor to intercept an initial document object model (DOM) provided by the web application, an activator to activate a browser emulator, and a DOM manipulator to generate a modified DOM. A marked-up document that corresponds to the modified DOM includes an event interceptor that replaces JavaScript code associated with the original DOM provided by the web application. | 04-02-2015 |
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20120202806 | Novel Pyrimidine- And Triazine-Hepcidine Antagonists - The present invention relates to new hepcidin antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and the use thereof as a drug, in particular for the treatment of iron metabolism disorders such as, in particular, iron deficiency diseases and anaemia, in particular anaemia associated with chronic inflammatory disease (ACD: anaemia of chronic disease and AI: anaemia of inflammation). | 08-09-2012 |
20120214798 | Novel Ethanediamone Hepcidine Antagonists - The present invention relates to novel hepcidin antagonists of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for treatment of disorders in iron metabolism, such as, in particular, iron deficiency diseases and anaemias, in particular anaemias in connection with chronic inflammatory diseases (ACD: anaemia of chronic disease and AI: anaemia of inflammation). | 08-23-2012 |
20120214803 | Novel Sulfonaminoquinoline Hepcidin Antagonists - The present invention relates to novel hepcidin antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments for the use in the treatment of iron metabolism disorders, such as, in particular, iron deficiency diseases and anemias, in particular anemias in connection with chronic inflammatory diseases. | 08-23-2012 |
20140364424 | Novel Sulfonaminoquinoline Hepcidin Antagonists - The present invention relates to novel hepcidin antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments for the use in the treatment of iron metabolism disorders, such as, in particular, iron deficiency diseases and anemias, in particular anemias in connection with chronic inflammatory diseases. | 12-11-2014 |
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20080299353 | Methods and compositions for forming patterns with isolated or discrete features using block copolymer materials - Methods of directing the self assembly of block copolymers on chemically patterned surfaces to pattern discrete or isolated features needed for applications including patterning integrated circuit layouts are described. According to various embodiments, these features include lines, t-junctions, bends, spots and jogs. In certain embodiments a uniform field surrounds the discrete feature or features. In certain embodiments, a layer contains two or more distinct regions, the regions differing in one or more of type of feature, size, and/or pitch. An example is an isolated spot at one area of the substrate, and a t-junction at another area of the substrate. These features or regions of features may be separated by unpatterned or uniform fields, or may be adjacent to one another. Applications include masks for nanoscale pattern transfer as well as the fabrication of integrated circuit device structures. | 12-04-2008 |
20120164392 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR FORMING PATTERNS WITH ISOLATED OR DISCRETE FEATURES USING BLOCK COPOLYMER MATERIALS - Methods of directing the self assembly of block copolymers on chemically patterned surfaces to pattern discrete or isolated features needed for applications including patterning integrated circuit layouts are described. According to various embodiments, these features include lines, t-junctions, bends, spots and jogs. In certain embodiments a uniform field surrounds the discrete feature or features. In certain embodiments, a layer contains two or more distinct regions, the regions differing in one or more of type of feature, size, and/or pitch. An example is an isolated spot at one area of the substrate, and a t-junction at another area of the substrate. These features or regions of features may be separated by unpatterned or uniform fields, or may be adjacent to one another. Applications include masks for nanoscale pattern transfer as well as the fabrication of integrated circuit device structures. | 06-28-2012 |
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20110187605 | RF antenna end panel - The present invention is an endplate formed as part of a device used for transmitting or receiving a signal. The endplate has an inner plate, an outer plate operable for being connected to the inner plate, and an antenna mounted to the inner plate. The antenna is operable for connection with a device, such as a protocol adapter, which transmits and receives a signal. The endplate is operable for providing a ground plane relationship between the endplate and the antenna. The ground plane relationship between the endplate and the antenna is accomplished through the use of one of either the inner plate our outer plate being made of metal. | 08-04-2011 |
20120045988 | DMM wireless adapter - The present invention is an adapter for providing wireless communication between a digital multimeter (DMM) and a computer. The adapter has a processor as well as a transmitter operable for transmitting signals to the (DMM) from the processor. The adapter also includes a receiver operable for receiving signals from the DMM, the processor is able to receive the signals from the receiver. The adapter of the present invention also includes at least one radio transmitter operable for providing wireless communication between the processor and the computer. The data measurements obtained through communication with the DMM via the receiver and transmitter are transferred wirelessly to the adapter. The data measurements obtained by the adapter are then transferred wirelessly from the adapter to the computer through the radio transmitter. The radio transmitter is operable to communicate wirelessly with the computer in one or more communication protocols, such as Zigbee and WiFi. | 02-23-2012 |
20120077435 | TK wireless adapter - An adapter for providing wireless communication between a transducer and a computer. The adapter of the present invention includes a processor and a first connector operable for connecting the adapter to the transducer. The connector is in electrical communication with the processor such that the processor receives at least one measured parameter from the transducer. The present invention also includes at least one radio transmitter in electrical communication with the processor, the processor operable to transfer the measured parameter to the at least one radio transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the measured parameter to the computer. The radio transmitter is able to broadcast in one or more wireless communication protocols. The adapter of the present invention is suitable for operation with any type of transducer that functions as a sensor/detector, an actuator, or the like, and is able to transfer the measured parameter detected by the transducer wirelessly to a computer. | 03-29-2012 |
20130148701 | WIRELESS DIAGNOSTIC SENSOR LINK - A wireless diagnostic sensor link for providing wireless communication between a signal source and a monitoring device. The wireless diagnostic sensor link includes a signal input device operable for receiving a signal from the signal source in a first communication protocol in the form of an analog signal, converting the analog signal to a digital signal, and transmitting the digital signal in the form of a wireless communication protocol. The wireless diagnostic sensor link also includes a signal output device, which receives the digital signal. The signal output device is in electrical communication with the monitoring device, and is also operable for communicating with the signal input device. The signal output device converts the digital signal back to an analog signal, and sends the signal to the monitoring device in the form of a second communications protocol. | 06-13-2013 |
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20100270442 | Neutral Field Tray and Surgical Method - A neutral field tray includes an attachment portion for removably attaching the tray to a mayo stand, a base coupled to the attachment portion, two sidewalls extending upward from opposite sides of the base, a distal endwall extending upward from a distal end of the base, a cover extending between the sidewalls above the base adjacent the distal endwall, and support for positioning at most a single instrument above the base with a distal end of the instrument underneath the cover and a proximal end of the instrument elevated relative to the distal end of the instrument. A method is also provided for using the neutral field tray. | 10-28-2010 |
20110017621 | Neutral Field Tray System - A neutral field tray includes an attachment portion for removably attaching the tray to a mayo stand, a base coupled to the attachment portion, two sidewalls extending upward from opposite sides of the base, a distal endwall extending upward from a distal end of the base, a cover extending between the sidewalls above the base adjacent the distal endwall, and support for positioning a single instrument above the base with a distal end of the instrument underneath the cover and a proximal end of the instrument elevated relative to the distal end of the instrument. A method is also provided for using the neutral field tray. | 01-27-2011 |
20110034941 | Surgical Instrument for Hernia Repair and Method - A surgical instrument for storing, deploying, manipulating, and securing a surgical mesh at a surgical site is provided. The surgical instrument includes an elongate member, a drive member extending through an interior channel defined by the elongate member, and proximal and distal fixation members for securing the surgical mesh at a surgical site. The surgical instrument in initially provided in a loaded configuration in which the mesh and the proximal and distal fixation members are disposed inside a distal interior chamber at the distal end of the elongate member and detachably coupled to the drive member. The surgical instrument is configurable to multiple deployment configurations to deploy the surgical mesh at the surgical site and to attach the proximal and distal fixation members to the mesh and to tissue at the surgical site for securing the mesh at the surgical site. | 02-10-2011 |
20110203957 | Neutral Field Tray System - A neutral field tray includes a base with a width that tapers from a proximal end to a distal end, and an instrument trough at least partially recessed relative to the base and sized and configured to support at most a single surgical instrument. The trough is obliquely oriented relative to the base so as to present the proximal end of the instrument substantially above the base and to shield a sharp of the instrument within the trough. The tray also includes supporting structure for supporting the tray relative to a supporting surface. | 08-25-2011 |
20130282032 | Prosthetic Mesh for Laparoscopic Repair of Inguinal Hernia - An implantable prosthetic mesh for repair of an inguinal hernia. The prosthetic mesh includes a conforming soft mesh portion and two displaced portions each having a three dimensional shape and constructed of a stiffer mesh material. The soft mesh portion can be draped over the tissue and spermatic cords, and the two three-dimensional portions formed from the stiffer mesh material are adapted to enter into and be received deep within the respective space defined in the anatomy at each of direct and indirect spaces surrounding the inferior epigastric vessels. | 10-24-2013 |
20130282035 | Prosthetic Mesh for Laparoscopic Repair of Inguinal Hernia - An implantable prosthetic mesh for repair of an inguinal hernia. The prosthetic mesh includes a conforming soft mesh portion and two displaced portions each having a three dimensional shape and constructed of a stiffer mesh material. The soft mesh portion can be draped over the tissue and spermatic cords, and the two three-dimensional portions formed from the stiffer mesh material are adapted to enter into and be received deep within the respective space defined in the anatomy at each of direct and indirect spaces surrounding the inferior epigastric vessels. | 10-24-2013 |