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20090043341 | DYNAMIC EXTENSION PLATE FOR ANTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - An osteosynthetic plate assembly and a method of installing the osteosynthetic plate assembly is disclosed. The osteosynthetic plate assembly comprises a dynamic extension plate having a first end portion for connection to a first vertebrae, a second end portion for connection to a second vertebrae, and a dynamic flexible portion extending between the first and second end portions. The dynamic extension plate is configured for coupling with a cervical fusion plate. A method of installing the dynamic extension plate to adjacent vertebrae comprises the steps of engaging a connector of the dynamic extension plate with a coupling of a cervical fusion plate, and mounting the dynamic extension plate to the adjacent vertebrae. | 02-12-2009 |
20090192613 | STANDALONE DYNAMIC INTERBODY - An intervertebral implant includes a first plate and a second plate that is configured to be moveably engaged with the first plate along an axis of translation. Each plate defines at least one hole or recess for receiving a fastener that is configured to be fastened to a respective vertebrae. In one embodiment, a toothed surface is defined on both the first plate and the second plate. The toothed surface of the first plate is configured for engaging the toothed surface of the second plate such that translation of the second plate with respect to the first plate is limited in a single direction along the axis of translation. | 07-30-2009 |
20090192615 | HYDROSTATIC INTERBODY - An intervertebral implant includes an upper surface configured for engagement with a first vertebral body, and a lower surface configured for engagement with a second vertebral body. A wall extends between the upper surface and the lower surface, and forms a chamber for containing osteogenic material. At least a portion of the wall is collapsible from a first position associated with a first volume of the chamber to a second position associated with a second volume of the chamber. The second volume is less than the first volume. | 07-30-2009 |
20100081885 | TISSUE RETRACTOR SYSTEM - A tissue retractor system includes first and second arms extending from a support assembly, and third and fourth arms extending from a support mechanism. Each arm includes a proximal span, a distal span, and a blade support between the proximal span and distal span. The retractor system features retractor units that can be used independently or in a nested arrangement. The system also includes instruments for inserting a spinal rod. A method for implanting a spinal rod through an incision includes the steps of inserting the spinal rod through a dividable tube, turning the rod subcutaneously toward a rod receiving anchor and advancing the rod subcutaneously toward the rod receiving anchor. | 04-01-2010 |
20110313528 | STANDALONE INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE WITH LOCKING AND RELEASE MECHANISM - An implantable assembly includes an anchor member and a spacer. The anchor member has a hub portion and a shank portion. The spacer includes a central opening to receive bone fusion material and at least one passage for receiving the anchor member. In one embodiment, the passage includes first and second means for locking the anchor member in the passage against backout. The second means for locking the anchor member in the passage against backout includes means for centering the anchor member in the passage and means for stabilizing the anchor member in the passage. In addition, the second means for locking the anchor member in the passage against backout provides a mechanical advantage to assist in driving the screw into bone and mechanical advantage to assist in reversing the screw out of the spacer. | 12-22-2011 |
20120130436 | HEAD TO HEAD CONNECTOR FOR BONE FIXATION ASSEMBLIES - An apparatus and method for reinforcing a bone fixation assembly includes a first connector element for coupling to a first bone screw assembly, a second connector element for coupling to a second bone screw assembly, and an elongated connecting element that interconnects the first connector element and second connector element. An end of the first connector element is adapted to engage an elongated fixation element in a first bone screw assembly, and an end of the second connector element is adapted to engage an elongated fixation element in a second bone screw assembly. | 05-24-2012 |
20120265303 | VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE TO MAINTAIN A SPACE BETWEEN TWO VERTEBRAL BODIES WITHIN A SPINE - A vertebral body replacement device includes a body member and a central rod member having two threaded portions and configured to be operatively associated with the body member. The device also includes a first end member and a second end member with the end members configured to threadingly engage the threaded portions of the central rod member. The body member and the two end members are further constructed to inhibit rotational movement of the two end members when the device is positioned within a space within a spine as the two end members will engage the adjacent respective vertebral bodies following rotational actuation of the central rod member causing the end members to move in an axial direction relative to the body member, thereby allowing the two end members to apply a force to the two vertebral bodies. A surgical instrument and method for using the device are also disclosed. | 10-18-2012 |
20130282120 | VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE TO MAINTAIN A SPACE BETWEEN TWO VERTEBRAL BODIES WITHIN A SPINE - A vertebral body replacement device includes a body member and a central rod member having two threaded portions and configured to be operatively associated with the body member. The device also includes a first end member and a second end member with the end members configured to threadingly engage the threaded portions of the central rod member. The body member and the two end members are further constructed to inhibit rotational movement of the two end members when the device is positioned within a space within a spine as the two end members will engage the adjacent respective vertebral bodies following rotational actuation of the central rod member causing the end members to move in an axial direction relative to the body member, thereby allowing the two end members to apply a force to the two vertebral bodies. A surgical instrument and method for using the device are also disclosed. | 10-24-2013 |
20140222151 | VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE TO MAINTAIN A SPACE BETWEEN TWO VERTEBRAL BODIES WITHIN A SPINE - A vertebral body replacement device includes a body member and a central rod member having two threaded portions and configured to be operatively associated with the body member. The device also includes a first end member and a second end member with the end members configured to threadingly engage the threaded portions of the central rod member. The body member and the two end members are further constructed to inhibit rotational movement of the two end members when the device is positioned within a space within a spine as the two end members will engage the adjacent respective vertebral bodies following rotational actuation of the central rod member causing the end members to move in an axial direction relative to the body member, thereby allowing the two end members to apply a force to the two vertebral bodies. A surgical instrument and method for using the device are also disclosed. | 08-07-2014 |
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20090007386 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A handle assembly for mounting to a door of an appliance includes a main body member having first and second end portions separated by an intermediate portion. Each of the first and second end portions includes a cavity adapted to receive an end insert formed of soft material. Each of the end inserts includes an attachment member. The handle is mounted to a front face of the door through interengagment of the attachment members and base members provided on the door without scratching the surface of the door. | 01-08-2009 |
20090195136 | UPRIGHT REAR WALL EXTENSION FOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES - An extending vertical wall is provided that secures to the rear edge of a shelf assembly inside a refrigerator compartment. The vertical wall comprises a vertical panel with two downwardly protruding legs. The legs removably reside within sockets included in the rear edge of the refrigerator shelf assembly. When the vertical wall is attached to the refrigerator shelf assembly, the vertical wall prevents items placed on the shelf from toppling off the back edge of the shelf assembly. At the user's discretion, the vertical wall may be quickly and easily removed from the shelf assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the wall is a formed retainer having an inserted U-shape such that the legs are received in the shelf sockets. | 08-06-2009 |
20090241323 | REFRIGERATOR HANDLE MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - A refrigerator includes a universal handle that may be selectively mounted to a front face portion or a side edge of a refrigerator door. The universal handle includes first and second handle ends separated by an intermediate portion, wherein each of the handle ends includes a recessed section. Each of the recessed sections includes a mounting arrangement formed therein, which is adapted to receive either a bracket for mounting the handle to the side edge of the door or a clip for mounting the handle to the front face portion of the door. | 10-01-2009 |
20110050068 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A handle assembly for mounting to a door of an appliance includes a main body member having first and second end portions separated by an intermediate portion. Each of the first and second end portions includes a cavity adapted to receive an end insert formed of soft material. Each of the end inserts includes an attachment member. The handle is mounted to a front face of the door through interengagment of the attachment members and base members provided on the door without scratching the surface of the door. | 03-03-2011 |
20120102716 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A HANDLE TO A SELECTIVE ONE OF A FRONT FACE AND A SIDE EDGE OF A REFRIGERATOR DOOR - A method of assembling allows a refrigerator handle to be selectively mounted to a front face portion or a side edge of a refrigerator door. The handle includes first and second ends separated by an intermediate portion, wherein each of the handle ends includes a recessed section. Each of the recessed sections includes a mounting arrangement formed therein, which is adapted to receive either a bracket for mounting the handle to the side edge of the door or a clip for mounting the handle to the front face portion of the door. The method includes selectively attaching the handle to the front face of the door through the clip, or to the side edge with the mounting bracket. | 05-03-2012 |
20130221819 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A handle assembly for mounting to a door of an appliance includes a main body member having first and second end portions separated by an intermediate portion. Each of the first and second end portions includes a cavity adapted to receive an end insert formed of soft material. Each of the end inserts includes an attachment member. The handle is mounted to a front face of the door through interengagment of the attachment members and base members provided on the door without scratching the surface of the door. | 08-29-2013 |
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20110072970 | LIQUID DEGAS SYSTEM - A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient. | 03-31-2011 |
20110077555 | TRANSDUCER CARTRIDGE FOR AN ULTRASOUND THERAPY HEAD - A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient. | 03-31-2011 |
20110077556 | CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH AN ULTRASOUND THERAPY HEAD - A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient. | 03-31-2011 |
20110077557 | MEDICAL ULTRASOUND DEVICE WITH LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE COUPLED TO A THERAPY HEAD - A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient. | 03-31-2011 |
20120067750 | MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING FOR ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER CARTRIDGE - A modified atmosphere package for extending the shelf life of a replaceable transducer cartridge having a sealed volume and containing a fluid. The fluid may be fluid or a gas. If a fluid, such as water, then the modified atmosphere package may be configured to prevent the loss of fluid or the entry of gas into the transducer cartridge. | 03-22-2012 |
20130190661 | TRANSDUCER CARTRIDGE FOR AN ULTRASOUND THERAPY HEAD - Medical ultrasound systems. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient. | 07-25-2013 |
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20110168738 | INTEGRATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - An integrated beverage blending system comprising an ice portion control module, an ingredient module; an ice dispensing conduit in communication with the ice portion control module, and an ingredient dispensing valve removably connected to the ice dispensing conduit and in communication with the ingredient module. Ice is dispensed into a beverage container via the ice dispensing conduit and the ingredient is dispensed into the beverage container via the ingredient dispensing valve. | 07-14-2011 |
20130087582 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSING ASSEMBLY - An ice portion control module is provided that includes an ice bin for storing ice having a base in the ice bin having one or more portion control compartments and one or more magnets associated with the one or more portion control compartments, the one or more portion control compartments having an interior volume to hold a predetermined portion of the ice, an actuator which moves the one or more portion control compartments between a fill position wherein the one or more portion control compartments holds the ice, and a dispense position wherein the predetermined portion of the ice is dispensed out of the one or more portion control compartments, and a sensor outside of the ice bin that detects the one or more magnets. | 04-11-2013 |
20130160859 | METHOD AND PRODUCT DELIVERY MECHANISM WITH A PUMP - A product delivery mechanism for a beverage dispensing system that dispenses flavor/ingredients and ice into a serving cup for mixing and/or blending. The product delivery system includes a gas operated pump for moving the flavor/ingredients from a product source to a dispensing nozzle above the serving cup. A gas restrictor is connected to an exhaust port of the pump to regulate gas flow rate and product flow rate so as to prevent splashing at the cup while operating the pump well within its rated pressure limits. | 06-27-2013 |
20140326003 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING HEAT IN A FOOD STORAGE PAN - The food storage device of the present disclosure includes a cover that can be connected to a food pan, and which at least partially separates refrigerant coils from surrounding insulating foam. This helps to prevent corrosion of the coils caused by condensation reacting with insulating foam, and also helps to prevent the coils from separating from the pan. | 11-06-2014 |
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20150179181 | ADAPTING AUDIO BASED UPON DETECTED ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUSTICS - Technologies pertaining to improving an auditory experience of a listener are described. Audio is modified based upon noise generated by noise sources in an environment. A microphone generates a signal that is representative of noise in the environment, and the signal is processed to identify peak frequencies therein. When a key frequency of the audio is proximate to a peak frequency in the noise, the audio is modified to improve the listener's perception of the audio. | 06-25-2015 |
20150195644 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR SOUND FIELD ESTIMATION AND PRODUCTION - A structural or aesthetic construction element, such as a wall section, is described herein, wherein the construction element has embedded therein an array of microphones, an array of speakers, and processing electronics that drives the array of microphones and the array of speakers. Audio captured by the microphones can be used to estimate a sound field corresponding to the construction element. Speakers in the array of speakers are configured to directionally output audio, such that a desired sound field is produced or reproduced. | 07-09-2015 |
20150208166 | ENHANCED SPATIAL IMPRESSION FOR HOME AUDIO - Technologies pertaining to provision of customized audio to each listener in a plurality of listeners are described herein. A sensor outputs data that is indicative of locations of multiple listeners in an environment. The data is processed to determine locations and orientations of the respective heads of the multiple listener in the environment. Based on the locations and orientations of heads of the listeners in the environment, for each listener, respective customized audio signals are generated. The customized audio signals are transmitted to respective beamforming transducers. The beamforming transducers directionally output customized beams for the first listener and the second listener based upon the customized audio signals and locations of the heads of the listeners. | 07-23-2015 |
20150208184 | DYNAMIC CALIBRATION OF AN AUDIO SYSTEM - Technologies pertaining to calibration of filters of an audio system are described herein. A mobile computing device is configured to compute values for respective filters, such as equalizer filters, and transmit the values to a receiver device in the audio system. The receiver device causes audio to be emitted from a speaker based upon the values for the filters. | 07-23-2015 |
20150208233 | PRIVACY PRESERVING SENSOR APPARATUS - A privacy preserving sensor apparatus is described herein. The privacy preserving sensor apparatus includes a microphone that is configured to output a signal that is indicative of audio in an environment. The privacy preserving sensor apparatus further includes feature extraction circuitry integrated in the apparatus with the microphone, the feature extraction circuitry configured to extract features from the signal output by the microphone that are usable to detect occurrence of an event in the environment, wherein the signal output by the microphone is unable to be reconstructed based solely upon the features. | 07-23-2015 |
20150222757 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTING A USER OF A HANDS-FREE INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A hands-free intercom may include a user-tracking sensor, a directional microphone, a directional sound emitter, and a communication interface. The user-tracking sensor may determine a location of a user so the directional microphone can measure vocal emissions by the user and the directional sound emitter can deliver audio to the user. The directional sound emitter may emit ultrasonic waves configured to frequency convert to produce the audio. The communication interface may be configured to identify an entity of interest with which the user wishes to interact based on gestures and/or vocal emissions by the user and may automatically communicatively couple the user to the entity of interest. The hands-free intercom may determine whether remote entities requesting to communicatively couple with the user should be allowed to couple. The hands-free intercom may detect eavesdroppers and warn the user of the detected eavesdroppers. | 08-06-2015 |
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20090237746 | ROS Deskew Mechanism - In a color marking assembly, a series of ROS units are aligned above a photoconductive surface. These units have inboard and outboard mounts connecting them to this assembly. The inboard mounts are attached to a first side of the ROS, and the outboard mounts are attached to a second side of the ROS unit. | 09-24-2009 |
20100247167 | TRANSFER BELT LATERAL POSITION CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - According to aspects described herein, there is disclosed an apparatus and method for controlling a position of a belt in a printing system. The apparatus including a roller assembly for engaging at least a portion of a belt, a pair of laterally spaced support arms and an actuating assembly for pivotally moving at least one support arm. The belt being generally moveable in a process flow direction within the printing system, wherein a lateral direction extends substantially along the belt and substantially perpendicular to the process flow direction. The roller assembly extending laterally across the belt. The pair of laterally spaced support arms each rotatably supporting opposed ends of the roller assembly. Each support arm being pivotally coupled to the printing system for movement about a pivot axis extending substantially in the lateral direction. The pivotal movement pivoting one support arm relative to the other. | 09-30-2010 |
20110076054 | DRAWER LATCH FLEXURE MECHANISM - A latch apparatus has a latch base, a latch frame, and at least one flexible bracket connecting the latch frame to the latch base. Connectors are used to connect the flexible bracket to the latch frame and connect the flexible bracket to the latch base. The connectors prevent the outer surface of the flexible bracket from moving along the surface of the latch frame or the surface of the latch base. A biasing member is connected to the latch base and the latch frame. The flexible bracket maintains a gap between the latch base and the latch frame and prevents the latch base from contacting or sliding along the latch frame. | 03-31-2011 |
20120219310 | TRANSFER BELT LATERAL POSITION CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - According to aspects described herein, there is disclosed an apparatus and method for controlling a position of a belt in a printing system. The apparatus including a roller assembly for engaging at least a portion of the belt. The roller assembly extending laterally across the belt. The apparatus including a pair of laterally spaced support arms each rotatably supporting opposed ends of the roller assembly. Each support arm being pivotally coupled to the printing system for movement about a pivot axis extending substantially in the lateral direction. The apparatus also including a pair of actuating assemblies each configured to pivot a different one of the support arms about the pivot axis. The pivotal movement of each of the pair of support arms by the respective actuating assemblies being independent of the other. | 08-30-2012 |
20130249979 | PRINTHEAD POSITIONING FOR WEB GAP ADJUSTMENT - An inkjet printer includes a printhead module having a plurality of printheads which eject ink for printing images on the surface of a recording media supported by a backing member. A gap distance between the printheads and the surface of the recording media is adjusted by a positioner coupled to the printhead module where a sensor determines the gap distance between the printhead module and the backing member. | 09-26-2013 |