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20080223993 | HOMEOSTATIC FLYING HOVERCRAFT - A homeostatic flying hovercraft preferably utilizes at least two pairs of counter-rotating ducted fans to generate lift like a hovercraft and utilizes a homeostatic hover control system to create a flying craft that is easily controlled. The homeostatic hover control system provides true homeostasis of the craft with a true fly-by-wire flight control and control-by-wire system control. | 09-18-2008 |
20080234779 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE INTRAOPERATIVE MODULATION OF PATIENT PARAMETERS USING BAROREFLEX ACTIVATION - A baroreflex therapy system for providing intraoperative patient treatment. The system comprises an internal activation device adapted to be inserted into the throat area of a patient, an external activation device adapted to be located on the outside of a body of a patient such that an anatomical structure within the patient capable of creating a baroreflex response is located between the internal activation device and the external activation device, and an external controller, including a pulse generator operably connected to the internal activation device and the external activation device to deliver baroreflex therapy between the internal activation device and the external activation device. | 09-25-2008 |
20110204187 | Homeostatic Flying Hovercraft - A homeostatic flying hovercraft preferably utilizes at least two pairs of counter-rotating ducted fans to generate lift like a hovercraft and utilizes a homeostatic hover control system to create a flying craft that is easily controlled. The homeostatic hover control system provides true homeostasis of the craft with a true fly-by-wire flight control and control-by-wire system control. | 08-25-2011 |
20120090627 | Dislodgement detector for intravascular implantable medical device - Systems, methods, and devices providing for improved safety for an Intravascular Implantable Device (IID) are described herein. The IID includes a dislodgement detector that may include at least one accelerometer device and/or one or more microphones. In various embodiments, the accelerometer device is adapted to sense various forces or motions such that a dislodgement event may be detected. In one embodiment, the detector is adapted to sense movement of the IID through the vascular system as a result of dislodgement. In another embodiment, the detector is adapted to detect and compare accelerations caused by the force of gravity to determine a dislodgement event. In various embodiments, the detector includes a multi-axis accelerometer. In one such embodiment, the detector is adapted to detect an orientation of the IID in order to determine a dislodgement event. | 04-19-2012 |
20120284200 | SYSTEM FOR COMPUTERIZED MANAGEMENT OF PATENT-RELATED INFORMATION - Systems and methods for the computerized management of patent information. Various computer-implemented methods and apparatuses provide a more intuitive and meaningful visual representation of key aspects relating to the patent prosecution normally encountered with respect to the management of the prosecution of multiple patent cases. In an embodiment, the system provides a visual representation of each individual patent family within the viewed set or subset of families. In an embodiment, the system provides a visual representation of the relative timeline of the progress of a particular patent case. In an embodiment, the system provides a visual representation of the budget and cost information associated with at least some of the events on the timeline representation of a given case. In an embodiment, the system provides a visual representation of the relative status of any one application. | 11-08-2012 |
20130282735 | SYSTEM FOR COMPUTERIZED EVALUATION OF PATENT-RELATED INFORMATION - A computerized reference analysis tool utilizes a prior art reference collection process to create a relatively smaller set of relevant references, together with a computerized reference ranking engine that ranks the set of harvested references for relevance with respect to the entirety of a claim set for a patent or patent application. The results of the computerized reference analysis tool harvesting and ranking this smaller set of prior art references can be presented to a user as an aggregated relevance listing, together with a visually or graphically displayed representation of the relevance ranking of the prior art references relative to individual claims and/or to individual claim elements. | 10-24-2013 |
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20090061017 | SHELF STABLE, REDUCED CORROSION, READY TO USE PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to shelf stable and/or less corrosive peroxycarboxylic acid antimicrobial compositions, including ready-to-use compositions. Shelf stable compositions can include defined ratios of hydrogen peroxide to peroxycarboxylic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide to protonated carboxylic acid, but need not include strong acid. Reduced corrosion compositions can include carboxylic acid and corrosion inhibitor at acid pH. Compositions of the invention can have advantageous activity against spores. | 03-05-2009 |
20100298190 | STABLE ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SPORE, BACTERIA, FUNGI AND/OR ENZYME - The present invention relates to a stable antimicrobial and cleaning compositions including an amine antimicrobial agent; a borate salt; and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, fungi, or enzyme, and to methods of using the composition. The composition can also include a polyol. | 11-25-2010 |
20110207649 | STABLE ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SPORE, BACTERIA, FUNGI AND/OR ENZYME - The present invention relates to a stable antimicrobial and cleaning compositions including an amine antimicrobial agent; a borate salt; and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, fungi, or enzyme, and to methods of using the composition. The composition can also include a polyol. | 08-25-2011 |
20120070341 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CATIONIC ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND QUATERNARY SUGAR DERIVED SURFACTANTS - The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agent triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′hydroxy-diphenylether), have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time, provide stable copious foam and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071438 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CATIONIC ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND QUATERNARY SUGAR DERIVED SURFACTANTS - The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. These formulations have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time and provide stable copious foam. The formulations of the present invention also exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method. | 03-22-2012 |
20120289599 | COUPLERS FOR MEDIUM-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS AND DISINFECTING COMPOSITIONS - A disinfecting shower cleaner composition including a medium-chain fatty acid coupled with a nonionic surfactant providing temperature stable antimicrobial compositions. The invention specifically relates to antimicrobial compositions including fatty acid antimicrobial agents coupled with an ethoxylated amine and methods of using the antimicrobial compositions. | 11-15-2012 |
20140274973 | AROMATIC CARBOXYLIC ACIDS IN COMBINATION WITH AROMATIC HYDROXYAMIDES FOR INACTIVATING NON-ENVELOPED VIRUSES - The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alcohol and a synergistic combination of an aromatic carboxylic acid and an aromatic hydroxyamide. The composition may be used as a topical on human skin, as a hand sanitizer or as a hard surface cleaning composition. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275255 | ANTIVIRAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INACTIVATING NON-ENVELOPED VIRUSES USING ALKYL 2-HYDROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS - The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alkyl 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and an effective amount of a sulfonated surfactant. The composition may be used as a topical on human skin, as a hand sanitizer or as a hard surface cleaning composition. | 09-18-2014 |
20150087717 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CATIONIC ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND QUATERNARY SUGAR DERIVED SURFACTANTS - The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. These formulations have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time and provide stable copious foam. The formulations of the present invention also exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method. | 03-26-2015 |
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20120123352 | FLEXIBLE DEBULKING CATHETERS WITH IMAGING AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Catheters and methods for removing material from (or “debulking”) a body lumen while imaging the region comprised of the material are provided. The catheters can be used in body lumens, including but not limited to intravascular lumens such as coronary or peripheral arteries. The catheters include housings or other structures to mount or protect an imaging transducer. Generally, debulking catheters include a proximal portion, a distal portion having an opening, a cutting element which may be exposed through the opening to contact material in a body lumen and an imaging transducer with associated circuitry and display. The catheter debulks a body lumen when it is moved while the cutting element is in contact with the material in the lumen and the region comprised of the material is imaged before, after, or during catheter movement. | 05-17-2012 |
20150080700 | Flexible Debulking Catheters with Imaging and Methods of Use and Manufacture - Catheters and methods for removing material from (or “debulking”) a body lumen while imaging the region comprised of the material are provided. The catheters can be used in body lumens, including but not limited to intravascular lumens such as coronary or peripheral arteries. The catheters include housings or other structures to mount or protect an imaging transducer. Generally, debulking catheters include a proximal portion, a distal portion having an opening, a cutting element which may be exposed through the opening to contact material in a body lumen and an imaging transducer with associated circuitry and display. The catheter debulks a body lumen when it is moved while the cutting element is in contact with the material in the lumen and the region comprised of the material is imaged before, after, or during catheter movement. | 03-19-2015 |
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20100228277 | Valvuloplasty Catheter - The present invention provides an aortic valvuloplasty catheter which, in one preferred embodiment, has a tapered distal balloon segment that anchors within the left ventricle outflow track of the patient's heart and a rounded proximal segment which conforms to the aortic sinuses forcing the valve leaflets open. In addition, this embodiment of the valvuloplasty catheter includes a fiber-based balloon membrane, a distal pigtail end hole catheter tip, and a catheter sheath. | 09-09-2010 |
20120083809 | Positionable Valvuloplasty Catheter - In one embodiment, a balloon catheter is provided for use during annuloplasty. Preferably, the balloon includes a distal, noncompliant portion and a proximal semi-compliant portion which allows for sequential inflation, reliable positioning, and compliance measurement. | 04-05-2012 |
20130289607 | Valvuloplasty Catheter - The present invention provides an aortic valvuloplasty catheter which, in one preferred embodiment, has a tapered distal balloon segment that anchors within the left ventricle outflow track of the patient's heart and a rounded proximal segment which conforms to the aortic sinuses forcing the valve leaflets open. In addition, this embodiment of the valvuloplasty catheter includes a fiber-based balloon membrane, a distal pigtail end hole catheter tip, and a catheter sheath. | 10-31-2013 |
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20140248459 | BROADHEAD COLLARS - Collars are provided to facilitate retaining the blades of a broadhead in their in-flight position during flight. Collars can be used in situations where the preexisting use of an O-ring is used to help facilitate maintaining the blades of a broadhead in their in-flight position during flight. Collars can also be used in situations where the preexisting use of an O-ring is not used to help facilitate maintaining the blades of a broadhead in their in-flight position during flight. | 09-04-2014 |
20150020359 | ARROW QUIVER ASSEMBLY AND FRAME - A frame is provided, and a quiver assembly is attached to the frame. The frame, preferably made from aluminum, is manufactured by using an axis of extrusion that is perpendicular to the primary axis of the quiver assembly. A top portion of the quiver assembly provides blade covers with foam inserts to store, for example, expandable broadheads. The blade covers are non-circular in shape, so that broadheads can be rotated approximately ninety degrees to a secure position. The quiver also utilizes a set screw that allows a the hunter to adjust the camming force required for loading and unloading the quiver from the bow. The quiver assembly utilizes rubber posts that allow for a quiet operation, as well as a secure means of locking the quiver assembly to a bow. | 01-22-2015 |
20150051028 | SELF CENTERING NOCK - A self-centering nock is provided for use in a well-balanced nock-arrow or nock-bolt assembly. The self-centering nock includes compliant projecting protrusions or compliant arms that are substantially rotationally symmetric about a cross section normal to a main axis of the self-centering nock. The compliant projecting protrusions or compliant arms may be received in bolts that have bores of differing internal dimensions. | 02-19-2015 |
20150087451 | SELF CENTERING NOCK - A self-centering nock is provided for use in a well-balanced nock-arrow or nock-bolt assembly. The self-centering nock includes compliant projecting protrusions or compliant arms that are substantially rotationally symmetric about a cross section normal to a main axis of the self-centering nock. The compliant projecting protrusions or compliant arms may be received in bolts that have bores of differing internal dimensions. | 03-26-2015 |
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20120220400 | EXPANDABLE BROADHEAD WITH REAR DEPLOYING BLADES - An improved expandable broadhead with rear deploying blades. The rear deploying blades deploy reliably upon impact of the blades with a target. The expandable broadhead resists deflection by the target regardless of the angle of entry. Consequently, the present expandable broadhead maximizes kinetic energy on impact and increases the probability of substantial penetration into the target. | 08-30-2012 |
20130174824 | ARROW QUIVER ASSEMBLY AND FRAME - A frame is provided, and a quiver assembly is attached to the frame. The frame, preferably made from aluminum, is manufactured by using an axis of extrusion that is perpendicular to the primary axis of the quiver assembly. A top portion of the quiver assembly provides blade covers with foam inserts to store, for example, expandable broadheads. The blade covers arc non-circular in shape, so that broadheads can he rotated approximately ninety degrees to a secure position. The quiver also utilizes a set screw that allows a the hunter to adjust the camming force required for loading and unloading the quiver from the bow. The quiver assembly utilizes rubber posts that allow for a quiet operation, as well as a secure means of locking the quiver assembly to a bow. | 07-11-2013 |
20130190112 | BROADHEAD COLLARS - Collars are provided to facilitate retaining the blades of a broadhead in their in-flight position during flight. Collars can be used in situations where the preexisting use of an O-ring is used to help facilitate maintaining he blades of a broadhead in their in-flight position during flight. Collars can also be used in situations where the preexisting use of an O-ring is not used to help facilitate maintaining he blades of a broadhead in their in-flight position during flight. | 07-25-2013 |
20130267359 | SELF CENTERING NOCK - A self-centering nock is provided for use in a well-balanced nock-arrow or nock-bolt assembly. The self-centering nock includes compliant projecting protrusions or compliant arms that are substantially rotationally symmetric about a cross section normal to a main axis of the self-centering nock. The compliant projecting protrusions or compliant arms may be received in bolts that have bores of differing internal dimensions. | 10-10-2013 |
20140179467 | EXPANDABLE BROADHEAD WITH CHISEL TIP - Designs for expandable broadhead arrowheads with chisel tips for attachment to arrow shafts are provided. The chisel tips, when inserted into the ferrules of the expandable broadheads, provide greater durability, improved flight characteristics for the projectile to which the broadheads are attached, and more effective deployment of the cutting blades of the expandable broadheads. | 06-26-2014 |
20140187362 | Metal Or Reinforced Lighted Nocks - The crossbow bolt or arrow nock in certain embodiments of the current invention includes a structural support piece that substantially surrounds and structurally supports the distal end of the nock, which may be made of a clear polymeric material to allow the transmission of light. | 07-03-2014 |
20140194235 | EXPANDABLE BROADHEAD HAVING TIP FORMED AS AN INTEGRAL PORTION OF A STEEL OR STAINLESS STEEL FERRULE - One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a broadhead assembly that includes a ferrule having a shaft engaging end, an opposed tip end, and an axially extending elongate body. The tip end is formed as an integral part of the ferrule and includes a plurality of facets circumferentially arranged about the axially extending elongate body. The facets are tapered rearwardly and outwardly relative to the tip end and form a tip base that is positioned at a forward portion of the elongate body. | 07-10-2014 |
20150024880 | Mating arrow mounted slide and arrow rest cradle assembly for bowfishing and bowhunting - A mating arrow mounted slide and arrow rest cradle assembly for bowfishing and bowhunting utilizes an arrow shaft mounted slide that is releasably snapped into a cradle carried by the riser of a bow, in which the slide cradle combination provides a tight arrow rest as well as an anchoring mechanism for one end of a line when used for bowfishing. When the arrow is released the slide unsnaps from the cradle and moves in unison with the arrow as the arrow moves out of the bow. | 01-22-2015 |