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20080215077 | Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel - Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction. | 09-04-2008 |
20080221582 | PULMONARY STENT REMOVAL DEVICE - A removal tool for an implanted device, including pulmonary stents, occlusive devices, valved devices, and flow-restrictive devices, is provided. The removal tool includes an elongate tube having a central passage, a slideable inner member within the passage, and a coupling member disposed on the distal end of the inner member. The coupling member of the removal tool includes a distal tip configured to pierce a membrane of the implanted device. The coupling member also includes a coil or a hook configured to engage a support element of the implanted device. A method of removing implanted devices is also provided. A removal tool is placed adjacent to the device, the distal end of the tool is moved to pierce its membrane, a portion of the tool engages the support member, and the distal end of the tool is retracted along with the implanted device. | 09-11-2008 |
20080221703 | LOADING A DEVICE FOR A PULMONARY IMPLANT - Devices for loading a collapsible implant onto a delivery catheter. In one aspect, a loading device comprises an outer tubular structure and an inner tubular structure. The outer tubular structure comprises a narrowing passage configured to receive a catheter at one end and a collapsible implant at another end. The inner tubular structure is configured to move slidably and co-axially within the outer tubular structure. The inner tubular structure comprises a carrier pin configured to move within the narrowing passage as the inner tubular structure slides into the outer tubular structure. The sliding of the inner tubular structure into the outer tubular structure causes an implant mounted on the carrier pin to collapse as the implant moves through the narrowing passage and into the distal end of a catheter. In an optional aspect, the outer tubular structure further comprises a grasper to stabilize the catheter for receipt of the collapsible implant, and the internal diameter of the inner tubular structure varies to cause the grasper to first contract and stabilize the catheter, and then expand and release the catheter, as the grasper moves into the inner tubular structure. | 09-11-2008 |
20080234706 | Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel - Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction. | 09-25-2008 |
20100036361 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING MULTIPLE IMPLANTS INTO LUNG PASSAGEWAYS - A system for delivering multiple implants into lung passageways is disclosed. The system comprises a catheter configured to receive and store a plurality of expandable implants, and an actuatable delivery tool coupled to the proximal end of the catheter. The system expels an implant of the plurality of implants with each actuation of the delivery tool. The delivery tool comprises a plunger element which extends through the catheter from the proximal to the distal end and allows the delivery tool to mechanically communicate with the implants. In one embodiment, the system comprises a spring-loaded slidable element, and a user compresses the slidable element to actuate the delivery tool. In another embodiment, the system comprises a rotation rod, and the user moves the rotation rod in a distal direction to actuate the delivery tool. | 02-11-2010 |
20110082491 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS - The invention is also directed to a device for treating an aneurysm which has a cover covering the neck of the aneurysm and a lateral portion extending into the aneurysm. The invention is also directed to a cover which is used to cover the neck of the aneurysm thereby isolating the aneurysm from the parental vessel. | 04-07-2011 |
20110137332 | Devices and methods for treating vascular malformations - A device for treating vascular malformations includes a primary coil and secondary windings. The primary coil provides resilience and structural integrity while the secondary windings fill interstitial spaces in the primary coil to isolate the vascular malformation. The device may have increased density along a central portion to isolate the malformation. In another aspect, the device may have a central opening through which embolic materials may be delivered. | 06-09-2011 |
20110166586 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM A BLOOD VESSEL - A system for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel includes an obstruction engaging element and an expandable capture element. The capture element preferably has a flexible cover and an expandable support structure. The engaging element engages the obstruction and moves the obstruction into the capture element. The capture element protects the obstruction when the obstruction is moved into the catheter. | 07-07-2011 |
20110224776 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS - A device for treating vascular malformations includes a primary coil and secondary windings. The primary coil provides resilience and structural integrity while the secondary windings fill interstitial spaces in the primary coil to isolate the vascular malformation. The device may have increased density along a central portion to isolate the malformation. In another aspect, the device may have a central opening through which embolic materials may be delivered. | 09-15-2011 |
20110251509 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING SECRETION FLOW INTO A FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT CATHETER - Devices systems and methods are disclosed for preventing or inhibiting secretions from entering the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs, or removing collected secretions. The catheter comprises an expandable element, a cover, or an internal component configured to prevent or inhibit secretion flow into the lumen. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises a distal end configured to facilitate air flow, absorb secretions or repel secretions away from the catheter tip. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises an internal element such as a coilable wire, or an obturator configured to prevent secretions from being drawn into the lumen, or to actively remove the secretions. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises an element to dry, aerate or aspirate the lung passageways. | 10-13-2011 |
20120143230 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM A BLOOD VESSEL - Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction. | 06-07-2012 |
20120283760 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM A BLOOD VESSEL - Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction. | 11-08-2012 |
20120310251 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM A BLOOD VESSEL - Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction. | 12-06-2012 |
20130338524 | FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT CATHETERS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN THE LUNG - Lung conditions are diagnosed and optionally treated using a functional assessment catheter or a functional lung assessment and treatment catheter. A flow restrictive component is initially placed in a bronchus or lung passageway upstream from a diseased lung region. The isolated lung region is then functionally assessed through the catheter, while the flow restrictive component remains in place. If the patient is a good candidate for treatment by occlusive or restrictive treatment techniques, the flow resistive component may be left in place. If the patient is not suitable for such treatment, the flow resistive component may be removed. | 12-19-2013 |
20140128894 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM A BLOOD VESSEL - Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction. | 05-08-2014 |
20140135814 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM A BLOOD VESSEL - Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction. | 05-15-2014 |
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20080298972 | ROTOR DISK FOR TURBOMACHINE FAN - A rotor disk ( | 12-04-2008 |
20090000273 | TWIN FAN TURBOMACHINE - A twin fan turbomachine with two contrarotating fans, one upstream and one downstream, driven by two contrarotating coaxial shafts each of which connects one fan impeller to at least one low-pressure turbine impeller located downstream, the downstream fan impeller being connected by its downstream part to its drive shaft. | 01-01-2009 |
20090074586 | DAMPING DEVICE FOR COMPOSITE BLADE - The present invention relates to a blade made of composite, comprising a vane formed of woven filaments impregnated with a thermosetting resin with a protective element in the region of the leading edge of the vane comprising a part in the form of a rigid strip, said strip being secured to the vane. The blade is characterized in that at least one layer of a viscoelastic material is at least partially interposed between said rigid strip and the vane so as to form, with the protective element, a means of damping the vibrations of the vane. | 03-19-2009 |
20100232974 | BLADE MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPRISING A DAMPING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a blade made of composite material ( | 09-16-2010 |
20120195766 | CMC TURBINE ENGINE BLADES AND A ROTOR WHEEL FOR A TURBINE ENGINE AND A TURBINE ENGINE INTEGRATING THEM - A rotor wheel of a turbine engine includes a plurality of CMC blades each having a first portion constituting a blade airfoil and root and made as a single piece with a second portion forming an outer platform. The blades are held under twisting prestress by mutual engagement via contact zones between the outer platforms of adjacent blades, and the contact zones that are situated on opposite sides of the outer platform of a blade are defined by at least one insert that is integrated in the outer platform and that is, for example, made of a carbon-based material. | 08-02-2012 |
20130028746 | TURBINE ENGINE TURBINE BLADE MADE OF A CERAMIC-MATRIX COMPOSITE WITH RECESSES MADE BY MACHINING - A turbine engine turbine blade of ceramic matrix composite. The root of the blade includes a single densified fiber preform including at least one recess made by machining, each point of the root of the blade being situated at a distance from a free surface of the root that is no greater than twice the maximum penetration distance into the preform of densification gas for densifying the preform, and the distal portion of the root of the blade includes a distal wall that is continuous and in a single piece. | 01-31-2013 |
20130343894 | Turbine wheel in a turbine engine - The invention relates to a turbine wheel in a turbine engine, the wheel comprising a disk having a plurality of blades with roots that are axially engaged and radially retained in longitudinal slots in the outer periphery of the disk, the blades having platforms that extend circumferentially end to end and that are radially facing longitudinal teeth of the disk that define the slots. Protection members for protecting the flanks of the slots and made out of sheet metal are mounted on the teeth of the disk and held thereon by co-operating shapes, the protection members including means for bearing radially against the platforms of the blades in order to oppose circumferential tilting of the blades, and they also include means for at least partially closing the radial gaps between the teeth and the platforms of the blades. | 12-26-2013 |
20150247412 | TURBINE ENGINE BLADE MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL WITH A BULB-SHAPED ROOT - A turbine engine blade made of composite material including fiber reinforcement obtained by three dimensionally weaving yarns and densified with a matrix, the blade including an airfoil and a blade root forming a single part. The blade root includes two opposite lateral flanks that are substantially plane and that are clamped between two independent pads made of composite material, which pads are fastened against the lateral flanks of the blade root to form a blade root that is bulb-shaped. | 09-03-2015 |
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20080219241 | Subscriber access authorization - A method for registering a session initiation protocol (SIP) client to an internet protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS), in which a SIP client having a given IP address, public identity and private identity sends a registration request to a session border controller (SBC) for registering the public identity to the IMS, the SBC responsively causes an authorization request to be sent to another network entity in the IMS, the authorization request indicating the IP address of the SIP client and a private identity, the another network entity obtaining from an LDAP/AAA server a reference address based on the private identity and deciding whether to allow the authorization of the public identity to the IMS based on the correspondence between the reference address and the IP address of the SIP client. | 09-11-2008 |
20100167735 | RECOVERY TECHNIQUES IN MOBILE NETWORKS - A technique for protecting location information of a subscriber in a mobile network is disclosed which forwards a registration request from the subscriber to an S-CSCF including the subscriber's TA and then forwarding a location update from the S-CSCF to an HSS including the subscriber's TA. Upon the S-CSCF losing data, lost data may be restored to the S-CSCF from the data stored in the HSS. The HSS may store data in a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk drive. The technique may also include forwarding a registration request from the subscriber to an S-CSCF including the subscriber's TA and then forwarding a location update from the S-CSCF to an HSS and storing data in a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk drive in the S-CSCF so as to be protected against loss. Upon the S-CSCF losing data, lost data including the subscriber's TA may be restored to the S-CSCF from the data stored in the S-CSCF. | 07-01-2010 |
20110199978 | RECOVERY TECHNIQUES IN MOBILE NETWORKS - A technique for protecting location information of a subscriber in a mobile network is disclosed. A User Mobility Server (UMS) receives a first query from a first call state control function (CSCF). The UMS transmits a call setup and a subscriber identity to a servicing-call state control function (S-CSCF). The S-CSCF may have no record of the subscriber identity due to a restart are some other event. The UMS receives a second query from the S-CSCF based in part of the subscriber identity. The UMS transmits a home address of a mobile station to the S-CSCF. The UMS may also transmit a profile download to the S-CSCF. | 08-18-2011 |
20120238277 | RECOVERY TECHNIQUES IN MOBILE NETWORKS - A technique for protecting location information of a subscriber in a mobile network is disclosed. A User Mobility Server (UMS) receives a first query from a first call state control function (CSCF). The UMS transmits a call setup and a subscriber identity to a servicing-call state control function (S-CSCF). The S-CSCF may have no record of the subscriber identity due to a restart are some other event. The UMS receives a second query from the S-CSCF based in part of the subscriber identity. The UMS transmits a home address of a mobile station to the S-CSCF. The UMS may also transmit a profile download to the S-CSCF. | 09-20-2012 |
20130165109 | RECOVERY TECHNIQUES IN MOBILE NETWORKS - A technique for protecting location information of a subscriber in a mobile network is disclosed. A User Mobility Server (UMS) receives a first query from a first call state control function (CSCF). The UMS transmits a call setup and a subscriber identity to a servicing-call state control function (S-CSCF). The S-CSCF may have no record of the subscriber identity due to a restart are some other event. The UMS receives a second query from the S-CSCF based in part of the subscriber identity. The UMS transmits a home address of a mobile station to the S-CSCF. The UMS may also transmit a profile download to the S-CSCF. | 06-27-2013 |
20140045490 | RECOVERY TECHNIQUES IN MOBILE NETWORKS - A technique for protecting location information of a subscriber in a mobile network is disclosed. A User Mobility Server (UMS) receives a first query from a first call state control function (CSCF). The UMS transmits a call setup and a subscriber identity to a servicing-call state control function (S-CSCF). The S-CSCF may have no record of the subscriber identity due to a restart are some other event. The UMS receives a second query from the S-CSCF based in part of the subscriber identity. The UMS transmits a home address of a mobile station to the S-CSCF. The UMS may also transmit a profile download to the S-CSCF. | 02-13-2014 |
20150079973 | RECOVERY TECHNIQUES IN MOBILE NETWORKS - A technique for protecting location information of a subscriber in a mobile network is disclosed. A User Mobility Server (UMS) receives a first query from a first call state control function (CSCF). The UMS transmits a call setup and a subscriber identity to a servicing-call state control function (S-CSCF). The S-CSCF may have no record of the subscriber identity due to a restart are some other event. The UMS receives a second query from the S-CSCF based in part of the subscriber identity. The UMS transmits a home address of a mobile station to the S-CSCF. The UMS may also transmit a profile download to the S-CSCF. | 03-19-2015 |