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Nathaniel Ayewah, Hyattsville, ND US
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| 20110113357 | MANIPULATING RESULTS OF A MEDIA ARCHIVE SEARCH - Systems and method for manipulating results of a media archive search. Exemplary embodiments include a method for manipulating the results of a media archive search, the method including sending search terms related to one or more archive items in the media archive, receiving search results from the media archive, displaying the search results on a display, sending manipulation commands, performing manipulation operations based on the manipulation commands, displaying modified search results on the screen based on the manipulation operations and identifying attributes for each of the one or more archive items. | 05-12-2011 |
Nathaniel Brazy, Madison, WI US
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| 20130032147 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VISUALIZING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INFORMATION - A medical system having a ventilator is provided. The medical system includes a memory storing data related to patient and ventilator parameters. A processor is programmed to organize, in time, the data related to the patient and ventilator parameters. A viewer displays the patient and ventilator parameters for an overall monitoring time period on a timeline. A reference marker is displayed on the timeline to select a segment of the patient and ventilator parameters corresponding to a past monitoring time, wherein the segment selected represents a time segment within the overall monitoring time period. The patient and ventilator parameters corresponding to the time segment are displayed. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130032149 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VISUALIZING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INFORMATION - A medical system having a ventilator is provided. The medical system includes a memory for storing one or more patient and ventilation parameters. A processor is programmed to organize the one or more patient parameters into at least one of past patient and ventilation parameters, present patient and ventilation parameters, or future patient and ventilation parameters. A viewer displays at least one of the past patient or ventilation parameters, the present patient or ventilation parameters, or the future patient or ventilation parameters. The past patient and ventilation parameters, the present patient and ventilation parameters, and the future patient and ventilation parameters are selectable on the viewer. | 02-07-2013 |
Nathaniel Chongslriwatana, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20100028719 | Surface-Immobilized Antimicrobial Peptoids - Immobilizable antimicrobial compounds incorporating antimicrobial and/or antifouling components, as can be adhered to various device structures and components. | 02-04-2010 |
Nathaniel Cohen, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20090171400 | APPARATUS FOR DISCRETE TISSUE ANCHORING FOR SOFT TISSUE REPAIR AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for securing soft tissue to a rigid structure such as bone. Various directional anchors that allow for increasing the stability the attachment of soft tissue to bone are described. Also described is a delivery system for use with the directional anchors that allows for open surgical or arthroscopic application of one embodiment of the device. A method for repairing rotator cuff tears is also described. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100063542 | KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR FOR SOFT TISSUE REPAIR AND METHOD OF USE - A knotless suture anchor provides a method for securing soft tissue to a rigid structure such as bone. The anchor has an inner member that receives suture thread and rotates within an outer tubular member. As the inner member rotates, the suture thread is wrapped onto the inner member thereby increasing contact with the outer tubular member which applies pressure to the wrapped suture thread to retain it in position on the inner member while simultaneously and adjustably tensioning the suture thread. A ratchet prevents undesirable counter-rotation, although the ratchet can be released to permit loosening of the suture thread. Also described is a suture bridge and suture platform for providing further stabilization of a tendon. A method for repairing rotator cuff tears is also described. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100121348 | INSERTION TOOL FOR KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR FOR SOFT TISSUE REPAIR AND METHOD OF USE - An insertion tool is used to implant a knotless suture anchor to secure soft tissue to a rigid structure such as bone. The anchor has an inner member that receives suture thread and rotates within an outer tubular member. An inner shaft on the insertion tool engages the inner tubular member and is used to rotate the inner tubular member so that the suture thread is wrapped onto the inner tubular member thereby increasing contact with the outer tubular member of the anchor which applies pressure to the wrapped suture thread to retain it in position on the inner tubular member while simultaneously and adjustably tensioning the suture thread. The insertion tool has an outer shaft that engages the outer tubular member of the anchor and prevents the outer tubular member from rotating as the inner shaft on the insertion tool rotates the inner tubular member on the anchor. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20110155148 | SHOULDER IMMOBILIZER AND FRACTURE STABILIZATION DEVICE - A shoulder immobilizer ( | 06-30-2011 |
Nathaniel Coser, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20120287663 | Display Device for a Vehicle, and Vehicle - A display device for a vehicle includes a display unit, a display layer, and a light guide. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120287664 | Display Unit for Vehicle - A display unit for a vehicle includes an electronic display and a light guide coupled to a portion of the display. | 11-15-2012 |
Nathaniel Daughtry, Jr., Upper Marlboro, MD US
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| 20100025000 | Office recycle machine - The office recycle machine is used to recycle paper in the office or the home. It will recycle standard and legal size paper. It will be the size of a normal fax machine or a 3 in 1 copier machine. You will load used paper into the office recycle machine and it will come out clean, recycled, and reusable. | 02-04-2010 |
Nathaniel Davies, Buckinghamshire GB
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| 20100204704 | Device for Inserting an Intraocular Lens into an Eye - The present invention provides accurate, low cost devices that have application in the field of intraocular lens delivery. Specifically, the present invention provides a device for inserting an intraocular lens into an eye, comprising a body having a lumen which is capable of accommodating an intraocular lens and a rod which is capable of pushing said intraocular lens out of the lumen and into the eye, wherein the rod has an intraocular lens-contacting tip which has a first configuration having a larger radial cross-sectional profile than a second configuration thereof. The invention further provides a device for inserting an intraocular lens into an eye, comprising a body having a lumen which is capable of accommodating an intraocular lens and a rod which is capable of pushing said intraocular lens out of the lumen and into the eye, wherein body lumen has a guide which is adapted to engage with a projection on the rod, such that the tip of the rod is capable of being maintained at a predetermined distance from the wall of the body lumen as it is moved along at least a portion thereof. | 08-12-2010 |
Nathaniel Demmons, Mason, NH US
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| 20090113872 | Electrospray source - An electrospray source useful for a variety of applications and including an emitter with a porous media flow distributor having a surface forming multiple Taylor cones. A casing about the porous media flow distributor controls the direction of a working fluid through the porous media. An extractor is at a potential different than the emitter for forming the Taylor cones. A guard electrode is disposed between the emitter and the extractor and is at or above the potential of the emitter for shaping the electric field formed between the emitter and the extractor. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100025575 | Electrospray device - An electrospray device includes an electrospray emitter adapted to receive electrospray fluid; an extractor plate spaced from the electrospray emitter and having at least one aperature; and a power supply for applying a first voltage between the extractor plate and emitter for generating at least one Taylor cone emission through the aperature to create an electrospray plume from the electrospray fluid, the extractor plate as well as accelerator and shaping plates may include a porous, conductive medium for transporting and storing excess, accumulated electrospray fluid away from the aperature. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20130093350 | AUTONOMOUS METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MINIMIZING THE MAGNITUDE OF PLASMA DISCHARGE CURRENT OSCILLATIONS IN A HALL EFFECT PLASMA DEVICE - An autonomous method for minimizing the magnitude of plasma discharge current oscillations in a Hall effect plasma device includes iteratively measuring plasma discharge current oscillations of the plasma device and iteratively adjusting the magnet current delivered to the plasma device in response to measured plasma discharge current oscillations to reduce the magnitude of the plasma discharge current oscillations. | 04-18-2013 |
Nathaniel Giraitis, New York, NY US
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| 20120000937 | SHROUD AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR A HANDHELD CONTAINER - A dispensing system includes a shroud having a gripping portion. An actuation area of the shroud is between about 15% to about 95% of a surface area of the gripping portion. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000938 | SHROUD AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR A HANDHELD COUNTAINER - A dispensing system includes a shroud for holding a container. An opening is within the shroud. An actuation portion is within a sidewall of the shroud. Between about 0% to about 25% of a length of a sidewall of the container is visible below a bottom edge of the shroud. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000940 | SHROUD AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR A HANDHELD COUNTAINER - A dispensing system includes a manifold adapted to be fluidly coupled to a valve stem of a container. A shroud has a gripping portion and is adapted to fit within a user's hand. The gripping portion includes first and second cutout portions and at least one actuation member. A force applied to the gripping portion causes the at least one actuation member to contact the manifold to force the manifold downwardly. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120031928 | Shroud and Dispensing System for a Handheld Container - A dispensing system includes a shroud for holding a container that is adapted to fit within a user's hand. The shroud includes a first diameter proximate a bottom edge of the shroud, a second diameter between the bottom edge and a top edge of the shroud, and a third diameter proximate the top edge of the shroud. An actuation member forms a portion of a sidewall of the shroud and the second diameter is less than the first diameter. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120118918 | Shroud and Dispensing System for a Handheld Container - A dispensing system has a central longitudinal axis and includes a shroud adapted to receive a container. The shroud includes a gripping portion adapted to be gripped by a hand of a user. The dispensing system also includes an actuation member adapted to rotate about a rotation point on a rotation axis toward an interior of the shroud in response to a force applied to the actuation member by the user. The actuation member is configured such that a rotation distance is at least about 6 centimeters. The rotation distance is measured in a direction parallel to the central longitudinal axis between a location where the user can apply the force to the actuation member and the rotation point of the actuation member. | 05-17-2012 |
Nathaniel Granor, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20130067338 | DYNAMIC NAVIGATION REGION BASED ON SITE USAGE - A request for a page in a site can be received. The page can include a dynamic navigation region. The dynamic navigation region can be automatically updated based on usage of the site by multiple user profiles. The updating can include querying multiple sources of navigation item data and compiling a record of dynamic navigation items to be displayed in the dynamic navigation region. The page can be generated with the dynamic navigation region, and the page can be returned in response to the page request. Also, a request to pin a navigation item from the dynamic navigation region to the static navigation region can be received. In response to the request to pin, the pinned navigation item can be added to the static navigation region, and the page can be returned with the pinned navigation item added to the static navigation region. | 03-14-2013 |
Nathaniel Guilar, San Carlos, CA US
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| 20110181370 | APPARATUS ENABLING PARALLEL TRANSMISSIONS OVER TRANSMISSION LINES HAVING DIFFERENT LENGTHS - A signal bus includes multiple interconnects for transporting electronic signals. The interconnects have different physical path lengths and different structures to equalize the different the physical path lengths, so that the electronic signals traverse the corresponding interconnects in same period of time. | 07-28-2011 |
Nathaniel Koonce, Jr., Coral Springs, FL US
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| 20110170284 | ILLUMINATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING - An illuminated display assembly is provided with an article having an inner surface and an outer surface defining a body, said body constructed and arranged to have at least a portion thereof clear, transparent, translucent, or combinations thereof defining an interior, and a light patch placed on said article such that light illuminates said article and produces an illuminated article effect. | 07-14-2011 |
Nathaniel Kranendonk, Springville, UT US
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| 20110030044 | TECHNIQUES FOR ENVIRONMENT SINGLE SIGN ON - Techniques for environment single sign on are provided. Multiple identifiers for devices are associated as a single environment. A principal can be authenticated via any of the devices once to access protected resources and once authenticated the principal can access the protected resources from the other devices without re-authenticating. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20130014244 | TECHNIQUES FOR ENVIRONMENT SINGLE SIGN ON - Techniques for environment single sign on are provided. Multiple identifiers for devices are associated as a single environment. A principal can be authenticated via any of the devices once to access protected resources and once authenticated the principal can access the protected resources from the other devices without re-authenticating. | 01-10-2013 |
Nathaniel Kushman, Boston, MA US
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| 20110246881 | TRANSLATING TEXT TO, MERGING, AND OPTIMIZING GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE TASKS - A system and method that enables a plurality of lay users to collaborate on automating computer tasks is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system automatically performs these tasks, rather than just documenting how to perform them. The system allows a database of solutions to be built for every important computer task. A key characteristic of this system is that users contribute to this database by simply performing the task. The system records the graphical user interface (GUI) actions as the user performs the task. It aggregates GUI traces from multiple users into a canonical sequence of GUI actions parameterized by user-environment that will successfully accomplish the task on a variety of different configurations. A classifier is used to predict which steps are likely to be misinterpreted and requests human intervention to properly perform them. This process can be done iteratively until the translation is believed to be correct. | 10-06-2011 |
Nathaniel Lacsamana, Bridgewater, NJ US
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| 20080309491 | Comprehensive Theft Security System - An antitheft security system and method using networked pedestals for monitoring, and reporting data relating to, merchandise, having security tags coupled to or embedded therein, leaving or entering a business establishment and alerting business establishment personnel when a theft may be occurring. The system and method collect and communicate security tag data and associated peripheral device data to a remote server for analysis. | 12-18-2008 |
Nathaniel Lau, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100006384 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CARRIER - In some embodiments, a portable computing device carrier can include: (a) a first section, the first section having: (1) a top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the top portion, the bottom portion, the front portion, the back portion, the interior side, and the exterior side defining a computing device carrier cavity, the computing device carrier cavity sized to removably receive and accommodate the portable computing device; and (b) a second section, the second section having: (1) a top portion mechanically coupled to the top portion of the first section to form a carrier top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the second section sized to accommodate one or more personal items. The interior side of the first section is removably attached to the interior side of the second section. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 01-14-2010 |
Nathaniel Leibowitz, Tel-Aviv IL
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| 20120030290 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACCELERATING RECEIPT OF DATA IN A CLIENT TO CLIENT NETWORK - A method and system for accelerating receipt of data in a client to client network. The method includes the steps of intercepting queries and responses, storing the intercepted queries and responses in an acceleration server and transmitting the intercepted responses to clients submitting intercepted queries. The system includes at least one acceleration server designed and configured to perform the steps included in the method. | 02-02-2012 |
Nathaniel Lenfert, Graham, NC US
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| 20080274632 | Spark Plug Terminal Connection Apparatuses and Methods - Apparatuses and methods are provided for conductively connecting a voltage source ignition cable to a spark plug terminal. A spark plug boot assembly is provided and can include a body member, a coiled terminal, and a voltage source ignition cable. The coiled terminal can have a first end, a second end, and a middle portion and can include one or more coils that can extend to form an inner area with the coils having a varying inside diameter. The first end can be configured to receive a spark plug terminal. Also, the voltage source ignition cable can be configured to provide an additional electrical contact to the coiled terminal. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20110005024 | AUTOMATIC IDLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present subject matter relates to arrangements and uses for engine speed governors. In particular, an automatic idle system for a small engine can include an engine speed governor for connection to a small engine with a governor shaft rotatable in response to a speed of the engine. A governor linkage can include a first portion for connection to the governor shaft and a second portion for connection to a throttle control of the engine, the first portion being movably connected with or to the second portion. An actuator can be connected to the second portion of the governor linkage, the actuator being movable in response to a load on the engine to move the second portion relative to the first portion. In this configuration, when the engine is in a low-load state, the second portion can be moved relative to the first portion toward a throttle-closed position. | 01-13-2011 |
Nathaniel Lim, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20100172836 | SYNTHESIS OF 18F-RADIOLABELED STYRYLPYRIDINES FROM TOSYLATE PRECURSORS AND STABLE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing | 07-08-2010 |
Nathaniel Liu, Fremont, CA US
Nathaniel Longstreet, Boise, ID US
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| 20090131229 | System and method for carrying out protocol-based isometric exercise regimen - A system, and method for isometric exercise that safely reduces resting blood pressure and increases overall cardiovascular health. An apparatus includes a handle or grip configured to provide natural resistance to force and maximize user comfort and the system includes squeezing the handle or grip of the apparatus with a force that is less than the maximum squeeze force of the user, thereby reducing blood flow through contracting arm muscles and safely increasing blood pressure during exercise. Resting blood pressure is reduced through regular use of the system. The method includes measuring and recording the maximum squeeze force of a user, calculating a fractional force using the duration of exercise or a desired fractional force percentage, and alternately inducing the user to apply the fractional force for a calculated time and inducing the user to apply a lesser fractional force or no force for a calculated time. | 05-21-2009 |
Nathaniel Nienhuis, Oak Harbor, WA US
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| 20120014848 | Connection Assembly for Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography - A fitting assembly having a nut, a ferrule, and a ferrule tip that may be assembled by an operator. The fitting assembly includes a nut with first and second ends, with the second end adapted to receive the first end of a ferrule, and a ferrule tip with a first end having an externally tapered portion adapted to abut the second end of the ferrule and a second end adapted to be received in a component or fitting of a liquid chromatography system. The nut, ferrule and ferrule tip of the fitting assembly have passageways therethrough for receiving and removably holding tubing. | 01-19-2012 |
Nathaniel Polish, New York, NY US
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| 20100182127 | ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED SENSITIVITY - The electronic identification system provides two-way communications between reader and tags using alternating magnetic fields established by the reader and tag. Communication is accomplished by utilizing either a one-step or a two-step modulation process in which the information to be communicated either modulates an alternating magnetic field directly or modulates a periodic signal which modulates an alternating magnetic field. The coil in the reader that is used to establish an alternating magnetic field is transformer-coupled through capacitors to a push-pull driving circuit consisting of four field-effect transistors connected in a bridge arrangement. The coil, capacitors, and coupling circuitry are maintained in a tuned condition by continually adjusting either the driving frequency, the coil inductance, or the capacitor capacitance during communications. A tag utilizes a coil to couple with the reader's alternating magnetic field and a capacitor to resonate the coil, thereby extracting power from the field more efficiently. Transformer coupling of the coil and capacitor is utilized for improved impedance matching. The coil, capacitor, and coupling circuitry can be maintained in a tuned condition by continually adjusting either the coil inductance, or the capacitor capacitance during communications. Certain configurations of the system may require that tuning maintenance be discontinued during the transmission of data. | 07-22-2010 |
Nathaniel Quitorlando, Pacifica, CA US
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| 20090267049 | Plasmon Enhanced Nanowire Light Emitting Diode - A nanowire light emitting diode (LED) and method of emitting light employ a plasmonic mode. The nanowire LED includes a nanowire having a semiconductor junction, a shell layer coaxially surrounding the nanowire, and an insulating layer, which is plasmonically thin, isolating the shell layer from the nanowire. The shell layer supports a surface plasmon that couples to the semiconductor junction by an evanescent field. Light is generated in a vicinity of the semiconductor junction and the surface plasmon is coupled to the semiconductor junction during light generation. The coupling enhances one or both of an efficiency of light emission and a light emission rate of the LED. A method of making the nanowire LED includes forming the nanowire, providing the insulating layer on the surface of the nanowire, and forming the shell layer on the insulating layer in the vicinity of the semiconductor junction. | 10-29-2009 |
Nathaniel Robinson, Linkoping SE
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| 20080223717 | Wettability Switch - The present invention relates to a wettability switch that comprises an electrochemically active element having a wetting surface with switchable wetting properties. The electrochemically active element comprises an electrochemically active polymer, and surface active molecules each having a lyophobic portion and a lyophilic portion. In the wettability switch, each of said surface active molecules exposes one of said lyophobic portion and said lyophilic portion towards said wetting surface, and the identity of said portion depends on an electrochemical state of said polymer. | 09-18-2008 |
Nathaniel Schiesher, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20100139646 | Torque Arm Assembly and Method - A torque arm assembly, used with a solar collector mounted to a drive shaft, comprises a torque arm with first and second ends and a torque arm coupling assembly including a drive shaft enclosure defining an open-ended channel sized to house the drive shaft. The channel has a circumferentially extending substantially continuous drive surface between the ends that lies adjacent to the drive shaft so the drive shaft and the drive shaft enclosure rotate together. In some examples contiguous abutment structure, such as weld lines, shims and/or adhesive, connects each side of the drive shaft to the drive shaft enclosure. The invention may also be carried out as a connection improvement method. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110155120 | Torque Arm Assembly and Method - A torque arm assembly, used with a solar collector mounted to a drive shaft, comprises a torque arm with first and second ends and a torque arm coupling assembly including a drive shaft enclosure defining an open-ended channel sized to house the drive shaft. The channel has a circumferentially extending substantially continuous drive surface between the ends that lies adjacent to the drive shaft so the drive shaft and the drive shaft enclosure rotate together. In some examples, contiguous abutment structure, such as weld lines, shims and/or adhesive, connects each side of the drive shaft to the drive shaft enclosure. The invention may also be carried out as a connection improvement method. | 06-30-2011 |
Nathaniel Smoter, Cypress, TX US
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| 20100077653 | HIGH FLASH POINT ADDITIVES FOR TREATING CARBON-BASED FUELS - A simple method is disclosed to produce oil soluble nano particle size additives with significantly higher flash points to improve the safety aspects of these products especially when used in, around, and near high temperature combustion equipment. | 04-01-2010 |
Nathaniel Vint, Oldsmar, FL US
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| 20120010705 | Light-Weight External Breast Prosthesis - An external lightweight breast prosthesis comprising an elastomeric polyurethane skin filled with copolymer gel filler comprising a mixture of mineral oil, thermoplastic copolymer and glass microspheres and initially configured to approximate the shape of a natural breast wherein the breast prosthesis can be reconfigured to be customized to the individual wearer by subjecting the prosthesis to heating, reshaping, and followed by cooling until the prosthesis retains its new shape. | 01-12-2012 |
Nathaniel Wallock, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20120301382 | METAL AMIDOBORANE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - The present invention provides compositions comprising a metal amidoborane and an amine, and processes for preparing the metal amidoborane compositions. In particular, the process comprises contacting ammonia borane with a metal amide in the presence of an amine solvent to form the metal amidoborane composition. The invention also provides methods for generating hydrogen, wherein the method comprises heating the metal amidoborane composition such that hydrogen is released. | 11-29-2012 |
Nathaniel Wellikoff, Collierville, TN US
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| 20120209741 | METHOD OF RECLAIMING PRODUCTS FROM A RETAIL STORE - A method of reclaiming products from a retail store includes passing a plurality of products through an object identification system, capturing images of the plurality of products with object sensors as the products pass through the object identification system, processing the images to identify an indicium for each product, transmitting the indicium for each product through a wireless communication network to a logic engine, sorting the plurality of products based on the indicia to produce a bundled lot of products, producing a unique identifier for the bundled lot, the unique identifier having a machine readable code, and communicating the unique identifier of the bundled lot and the indicia of the products in the bundled lot to an auctioneer for initiation of a direct-to-consumer auction for auctioning of the bundled lot directly to a group of bidders. | 08-16-2012 |
Nathaniel Wellikoff, Mason, OH US
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| 20100198701 | Method of Direct-to-Consumer Reverse Logistics - A method of reverse logistics using an auction to sell products directly to consumers from a store instead of using a third party reclamation company. One or more methods of auctioning one or more typically unsalable items directly to purchasers from a retail store including the steps of providing a communications multi-network having at least one logic engine, at least one star communication network through which non-location data is transferred to said logic engine, and at least one mesh communication network through which location data is transferred to said logic engine. The method further includes the steps of locating products for purchase that are eligible to be auctioned, the scanning of product codes of each auctionable product, tracking the scanning device in the store, transmitting auctionable product data through the star communication network, sorting auctionable products into at least one bundled lot for sale, producing a unique identifier for each bundled lot, initiating a direct-to-consumer auction for the sale of each bundled lot, and auctioning each bundled lot to a best bidder in the auction. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110145088 | Method of Direct-to-Consumer Reverse Logistics - A method of reverse logistics using an auction to sell products directly to consumers from a store instead of using a third party reclamation company. One or more methods of auctioning one or more typically unsalable items directly to purchasers from a retail store including the steps of providing a communications multi-network having at least one logic engine, at least one star communication network through which non-location data is transferred to said logic engine, and at least one mesh communication network through which location data is transferred to said logic engine. The method further includes the steps of locating products for purchase that are eligible to be auctioned, the scanning of product codes of each auctionable product, tracking the scanning device in the store, transmitting auctionable product data through the star communication network, sorting auctionable products into at least one bundled lot for sale, producing a unique identifier for each bundled lot, initiating a direct-to-consumer auction for the sale of each bundled lot, and auctioning each bundled lot to a best bidder in the auction. | 06-16-2011 |
Nathaniel Zenz-Olson, Blaine, MN US
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| 20090132040 | Ocular Implant Delivery System and Method - A method of inserting an ocular implant into a patient's eye, the ocular implant being mounted on a carrier, the method comprising: inserting a cannula into an anterior chamber of the eye; moving a distal exit port of the cannula into communication with Schlemm's canal; and advancing the ocular implant and carrier through an exit port of the cannula into Schlemm's canal. The invention also provides an ocular implant and delivery system comprising: a cannula comprising a distal exit port adapted to be inserted into a Schlemm's canal portion of an eye; an ocular implant; a carrier disposed within the implant and movable with the implant within the cannula; and a proximal control adapted to be operated from exterior to an eye to move at least one of the carrier and the implant when the distal exit port of the cannula is within the eye. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100241227 | MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A tendon repair implant delivery system and methods incorporating a guide member having a temporary fixation member on or adjacent to the distal end. The point of fixation defines a target site for placement of the tendon repair implant which is subsequently affixed to the tendon. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100312250 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING STAPLES TO A TARGET TISSUE - A device for attaching a sheet-like implant to a target tissue includes a pilot member and a staple push rod. In some embodiments, the pilot member has a distal end and at least a pair of prongs extending from the distal end. The prongs are configured to form pilot holes when the distal end of the pilot member is pressed against the target tissue. The staple push rod is disposed within at least a portion of the pilot member and slidable relative thereto. The staple push rod includes at least a pair of stakes. Each stake is dimensioned to engage a surface of a staple to apply pushing forces thereto. Each stake is positioned relative to a prong along an inner surface of the pilot member so that the stakes advance into the pilot holes when the stakes are moved in a distal direction. Methods for attaching a sheet-like implant to a target tissue are also disclosed | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100312275 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FIXING SHEET-LIKE MATERIALS TO A TARGET TISSUE - A staple for attaching a sheet-like implant to tissue or bone may, include first and second arms, and first and second flukes. In some embodiments, the first arm has a proximal end and a distal end, and the second arm has a proximal end and a distal end. A bridge extends from the proximal end of the first arm to the proximal end of the second arm. The first fluke has a proximal end abutting the distal end of the first arm, and the first fluke extends distally from the first arm. The first fluke has a lateral extent larger than a lateral extent of the first arm and is mounted eccentrically thereto. The first fluke includes a proximal surface projecting at an outward angle in a proximal direction away from the distal end of the first arm to engage the tissue or bone when inserted therein. The second fluke has similar features. This arrangement causes the first and second flukes to rotate in response to a pullout force on the bridge. Methods for attaching a sheet-like implant to a target tissue are also disclosed. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110000950 | METHODS AND APPARATUS HAVING BOWSTRING-LIKE STAPLE DELIVERY TO A TARGET TISSUE - Devices for attaching a sheet-like implant to a target tissue include a sheath and a staple push rod. The sheath has a distal end configured to be pressed against the target tissue. The staple push rod is disposed within at least a portion of the sheath and is slidable relative thereto. The staple push rod includes a pair of stakes. Each stake is dimensioned to abut a surface of a staple to apply pushing forces thereto. The stakes are biased to assume a bow-like shape such that an intermediate portion of a staple extends tautly between the first stake and the second stake when the stakes are extending beyond the distal end of the tubular member. Methods for attaching a sheet-like implant to a target tissue are also disclosed. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110004221 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DEPLOYING SHEET-LIKE MATERIALS - Implant delivery systems for delivering sheet-like implants include a delivery shaft, an implant expander, a sheath, and a sheet-like implant. In some embodiments, the delivery shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The implant expander is mounted to the distal end of the delivery shaft. The implant expander includes a central portion and a plurality of leg portions radiating from the central portion. The implant expander is evertable between an unstressed configuration in which a distal surface of the implant expander defines a concave surface, and a first compact configuration in which the distal surface of the implant expander defines a convex surface. The implant expander has a first lateral extent when the implant expander is free to assume the unstressed configuration. The sheath defines a lumen having a lumen diameter. At least a portion of the delivery shaft is slidably disposed in the lumen. The lumen diameter is smaller than the first lateral extent of the implant expander so that the sheath holds the implant expander in the first compact configuration when slidably disposed therein. The sheet-like implant overlays at least a portion of the distal surface of the implant expander with portions of the sheet-like implant extending between the leg portions of the implant expander and the sheath. Methods of treating a rotator cuff of a shoulder are also disclosed. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110224702 | TENDON REPAIR IMPLANT AND METHOD OF ARTHROSCOPIC IMPLANTATION - A tendon repair implant for treatment of a partial thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon of the shoulder is provided. The implant may incorporate features of rapid deployment and fixation by arthroscopic means that compliment current procedures; tensile properties that result in desired sharing of anatomical load between the implant and native tendon during rehabilitation; selected porosity and longitudinal pathways for tissue in-growth; sufficient cyclic straining of the implant in the longitudinal direction to promote remodeling of new tissue to tendon-like tissue; and, may include a bioresorbable construction to provide transfer of additional load to new tendon-like tissue and native tendon over time. | 09-15-2011 |