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20080307559 | SPORT GLOVE - A sport glove has a rolling mechanism disposed in the palm of the glove. The rolling mechanism includes one or more ball bearings, and the ball bearings can be positioned within the glove material or affixed to the glove material, such as in a housing or encasement. | 12-18-2008 |
20080308117 | Fluid delivery device - A fluid delivery device includes an accumulator, a deformable fluid reservoir, a user-actuated valve, a fluid delivery channel and an application element. The accumulator accumulates pressure and houses the fluid reservoir. The fluid delivery channel couples the fluid reservoir on a proximal end and extends to a distal end. A user-actuated valve controls a flow rate of fluid passing through the fluid delivery channel from the fluid reservoir to the distal end in response to pressure in the accumulator being above a predetermined threshold. The application element is coupled to the distal end of the fluid delivery channel to facilitate dispersal of fluid from the fluid delivery channel. | 12-18-2008 |
20090024090 | UNIVERSAL CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE - A universal securing device for holding catheters of various shapes and sizes and the like in place includes a base and cover. The cover may be connected to the base by a hinge which allows the cover to be lifted open or pushed down into a closed position, over a catheter fitting. The base may have locating elements configured and arranged to fit around catheter fittings of various sizes, and the locating elements prevent substantial movement of a catheter fitting and catheter in various dimensions. The cover may include capture elements which act to grip and compress the catheter fitting when the securing device is in a closed position, thus preventing substantial movement of a catheter fitting and catheter in various dimensions. The base may be attached to a patient with an adhesive pad attached to the bottom surface of the base. | 01-22-2009 |
20090168407 | LIGHTING MECHANISM - A lighting mechanism includes a housing having a horizontal array of lights, the horizontal array of lights being mounted to pivot vertically. The housing contains a power source for the horizontal array of lights. The housing is connected to a base to allow the housing and the horizontal array of lights to pivot horizontally. | 07-02-2009 |
20090290330 | ILLUMINATED WRENCH SYSTEM - A tool system includes a first tool having a work area and a light source position inside the tool. The light source is adapted to illuminate the work area. A base has a first port, wherein the first tool can be mounted in the first port. | 11-26-2009 |
20100089413 | HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND DRYING DEVICE - Described are hair styling devices and methods. A hair straightening and drying device includes a hair blow dryer integrated into a flat iron and operable to dry damp hair placed within the flat iron. A hair straightening and drying device can include a handle portion housing a motorized fan, opposing distal arms housing heatable surfaces coupled to heating elements and at least one distal portion housing an air duct configured to receive air from the motorized fan and to channel the air to the hair that is being styled, and a hinge that provides for rotation of the distal portions in relation to the handle portion and each other. The motorized fan creates a pressure gradient causing air to flow into an air duct enclosed in one of the distal portions and the air is dispersed through openings in the duct onto hair that is being styled and dried. Each distal portion houses a heatable surface that is heated by a heating element. The opposing heatable surfaces are closed around strands of hair to straighten the hair. In this manner, damp hair is straightened and blown dry at the same time creating time efficiencies and allowing for certain styling techniques. | 04-15-2010 |
20120000085 | UPRIGHT HAIR DRYER - An upright hair dryer device includes a base that is adapted to support the hair dryer in a predetermined orientation, such as in an upright orientation. The base is configured to serve as a stable platform for the hair dryer so as to reduce the likelihood of the hair dryer undesirably toppling over. | 01-05-2012 |
20120055502 | PORTABLE HAIR CARE PRODUCT WITH DIGITAL MUSIC CAPABILITIES - Disclosed is a portable hair care product that is configured to store, receive, and play music such as in an electronic format. A portable hair care device comprises a grasping region sized and shape to be grasped and held by the hand of a user such that the user can carry the hair care product. The device also includes an internal speaker, a digital storage element configured to store a digital music file, and a processor configured to process the digital music file and send a signal to the internal speaker for playing music from the digital music file. | 03-08-2012 |
20120097182 | FLAT IRON WITH CHANGEABLE HEAT PADS - A portable hair care device comprises a first elongate arm, a second elongate arm pivotably coupled to the second elongate arm and adapted to be moved toward and away from the first elongate arm, and a grasping region sized and shape to be grasped and held by the hand of a user such that the user can carry the hair care product. A heating element is on one of the first and second elongate arms, the heating element configured to contact a person's hair so as to transfer heat to the hair. An overlay pad is removably positioned on the heating element. | 04-26-2012 |
20120134141 | ILLUMINATED EYEGLASSES - An eyewear lighting mechanism includes a housing having a horizontal array of lights, the horizontal array of lights being mounted to pivot vertically. The housing contains a power source for the horizontal array of lights. The housing is connected to a base to allow the housing and the horizontal array of lights to pivot horizontally. | 05-31-2012 |
20120257378 | Illuminated Wrench System - A tool system includes a first tool having a work area and a light source position inside the tool. The light source is adapted to illuminate the work area. A base has a first port, wherein the first tool can be mounted in the first port. | 10-11-2012 |
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20090093769 | UNIVERSAL CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE - A universal securing device for holding catheters of various shapes and sizes and the like in place includes a base and cover. The cover may be connected to the base by a hinge which allows the cover to be lifted open or pushed down into a closed position, over a catheter fitting. The base may have locating elements configured and arranged to fit around catheter fittings of various sizes, and the locating elements prevent substantial movement of a catheter fitting and catheter in various dimensions. The cover may include capture elements which act to grip and compress the catheter fitting when the securing device is in a closed position, thus preventing substantial movement of a catheter fitting and catheter in various dimensions. The base may be attached to a patient with an adhesive pad attached to the bottom surface of the base. | 04-09-2009 |
20090204065 | SUCTION WAND - A suction wand assembly includes a suction wand connected to a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a pressable button or similar device for allowing a user to regulate suction force through the suction wand. The valve assembly optionally includes a locking mechanism for holding the valve in a closed position. The suction wand assembly may be stored in a holster, which optionally includes an instrument support for holding a tip of the suction wand above a base region of the holster. | 08-13-2009 |
20100114034 | SECUREMENT DEVICE FOR CATHETERS - A system for securing a medical device such as a catheter or other medical article having various shapes or sizes in place on a patient includes a securing device. The securing device may optionally include a retainer having one or more receiving areas and one or more retention arms adjacent to the receiving areas. The securing device may also include a retention strap having a latching element that is removably connectable to a retention arm to securely hold a catheter in place. The retainer may optionally be connected to a base which may optionally be connected to an adhesive pad for easy attachment of the securing device to a patient. | 05-06-2010 |
20100179482 | UNIVERSAL CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE - A universal device for securing a catheter on a patient includes a base which optionally has one or more locating elements for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes. The base optionally includes a recessed or flat receiving area defined by locating elements arranged in any configuration suitable to hold or receive a catheter or catheter fitting, e.g., in a tapering or V shaped formation. Additional locating elements may be positioned elsewhere on the base for receiving or holding a flange or wing of a catheter fitting and preventing its movement in various directions. The base optionally has an angled surface to maintain the desired angle for catheters or catheter fittings in a patient. A cover is removably or permanently connected to the base and may optionally have one or more top openings for receiving tabs or extensions of a catheter fitting. | 07-15-2010 |
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20110264050 | MEDICAL ARTICLE SECUREMENT SYSTEM - A medical article securement device holds a medical article such as a catheter in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer, a pair of hinged actuators, and a pair of engagement members coupled with the hinged actuators. Movement of the actuators causes the engagement members to grip at least a portion of a medical article placed within the retainer so as to inhibit longitudinal movement of the medical article with respect to the retainer. The shape of the retainer inhibits lateral and transverse movement of the medical article with respect to a patient's skin. | 10-27-2011 |
20110288487 | UNIVERSAL CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE - A universal securing device for holding catheters of various shapes and sizes and the like in place includes a base and cover. The cover may be connected to the base by a hinge which allows the cover to be lifted open or pushed down into a closed position, over a catheter fitting. The base may have locating elements configured and arranged to fit around catheter fittings of various sizes, and the locating elements prevent substantial movement of a catheter fitting and catheter in various dimensions. The cover may include capture elements which act to grip and compress the catheter fitting when the securing device is in a closed position, thus preventing substantial movement of a catheter fitting and catheter in various dimensions. The base may be attached to a patient with an adhesive pad attached to the bottom surface of the base. | 11-24-2011 |
20110295173 | PROTECTIVE DRESSING AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A protective device having a substantially rigid casing for placement on a patient's skin, wherein the casing has a hollow interior facing the patient's skin and a lip. The casing can be spanned across its hollow interior by a membrane. The casing can have a first adhesive seal attached to a bottom surface of the lip of the casing, and a second adhesive seal attached to the top surface of the lip of the casing. | 12-01-2011 |
20110295210 | MEDICAL TUBING SECUREMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE - A medical tubing securement assembly includes a base having a disc, and a retaining adapter removably and rotatably attached to the disc. The retaining adapter includes a longitudinal passage for receiving a locking adapter. The locking adapter includes a longitudinal passage for receiving a medical tube. Once the tube is inserted into the locking adapter, the locking adapter may be rotated within the retaining adapter, around the tube, to secure the tube within the securement assembly. | 12-01-2011 |
20120197202 | UNIVERSAL CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE - A universal device for securing a catheter on a patient includes a base which optionally has one or more locating elements for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes. The base optionally includes a recessed or flat receiving area defined by locating elements arranged to hold or receive a catheter or catheter fitting. Additional locating elements may be positioned elsewhere for receiving or holding a flange or wing of a catheter fitting. A cover is removably or permanently connected to the base and may optionally have one or more top openings for receiving tabs or extensions of a catheter fitting. The cover may optionally include one or more capture ridges for restraining a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes on the base or on the retention plate. The cover may also include one or more tabs or contact bars. | 08-02-2012 |
20120215173 | VENIPUNCTURE BASE PLATE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A venipuncture base plate assembly includes an adapter and a patient interface platform. The adapter has a substantially flat retention clip and a platform coupled to the retention clip with two or more posts mounted on it. The patient interface platform includes a base pad having a bottom surface coated with an adhesive substance and a base unit coupled to the base pad. The base unit includes a base plate and a retainer mounted on the base plate that supports the adapter at two or more variable angles relative to the base plate. | 08-23-2012 |
20120316505 | MEDICAL TUBING SECUREMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE - A medical tubing securement assembly includes a base having a disc, and a retaining adapter removably and rotatably attached to the disc. The retaining adapter includes a longitudinal passage for receiving a locking adapter. The locking adapter includes a longitudinal passage for receiving a medical tube. Once the tube is inserted into the locking adapter, the locking adapter may be rotated within the retaining adapter, around the tube, to secure the tube within the securement assembly. | 12-13-2012 |
20130018322 | PROTECTIVE DRESSING AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A protective device having a substantially rigid casing for placement on a patient's skin, wherein the casing has a hollow interior facing the patient's skin and a lip. The casing can be spanned across its hollow interior by a membrane. The casing can have a first adhesive seal attached to a bottom surface of the lip of the casing, and a second adhesive seal attached to the top surface of the lip of the casing. | 01-17-2013 |
20150035479 | BATTERY CHARGER - A portable battery charger for charging a portable battery. The battery charger has a body defined by an outer surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The outer and bottom surfaces are shaped and sized to be insertable into a receptacle. The charger also has a battery-charging slot extending into the body from the top surface for receiving and charging the battery, and a power input for transferring electrical power to the body. The charger also has an energy storage housed within the body and in electrical communication with the battery-charging slot and the power input, for storing and transferring the electrical power. | 02-05-2015 |
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20080277171 | Reducing sleep current in a capacitance sensing system - An apparatus and method for reducing power consumption of capacitance sensing device in a reduce power mode. In one embodiment, the method includes individually measuring a capacitance on each of a plurality of sensor elements of a device, coupling a group of sensor elements of the plurality of sensor elements together when a presence of a conductive object is not detected on the plurality of sensor elements while individually measuring the capacitance on each of the plurality of sensor elements, and collectively measuring a capacitance on the group of sensor elements. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a processing device, and a plurality of sensor elements that are individually coupled in a first mode and collectively coupled in a second mode. | 11-13-2008 |
20110169814 | DIGITAL DRIVING CIRCUITS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICES - A method may include controlling a display device in at least first mode by varying a correlation between display driver signals applied across display segments within the display device; wherein the display driver signals vary between substantially only two levels, and a display segment is activated when an average voltage magnitude across the segment over a time period exceeds a threshold value. | 07-14-2011 |
20120068964 | CAPACITIVE STYLUS FOR A TOUCH SCREEN - A system comprising a sensing device and a capacitive sense array configured to track the position of a stylus and synchronize the capacitive sense array to the stylus transmit signal. The system is configured to track the position of both a stylus and a passive touch object. The system is further configured to track the position of the stylus using self capacitance sensing and track the position of the passive touch object using mutual capacitance sensing. The system further configured to modulate the stylus transmit signal to include additional data to support additional stylus functions. | 03-22-2012 |
20120154324 | Predictive Touch Surface Scanning - A method for locating a conductive object at a touch-sensing surface may include detecting a first resolved location for the conductive object at the touch-sensing surface based on a first scan of the touch-sensing surface, predicting a location for the conductive object, and determining a second resolved location for the conductive object by performing a second scan of a subset of sensor elements of the touch-sensing surface, wherein the subset of sensor elements is selected based on the predicted location of the conductive object. | 06-21-2012 |
20130015798 | REDUCED ELETROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FOR PULSE-WIDTH MODULATION - A method and apparatus to drive a load using a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal and spread a spectrum of the PWM signal across a plurality of frequencies while maintaining a constant duty cycle for the load. | 01-17-2013 |
20130100071 | Predictive Touch Surface Scanning - A method for locating a conductive object at a touch-sensing surface may include detecting a first resolved location for the conductive object at the touch-sensing surface based on a first scan of the touch-sensing surface, predicting a location for the conductive object, and determining a second resolved location for the conductive object by performing a second scan of a subset of sensor electrodes of the touch-sensing surface, wherein the subset of sensor electrodes is selected based on the predicted location of the conductive object. | 04-25-2013 |
20130141416 | DIGITAL DRIVING CIRCUITS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICES - A method may include generating display driver signals that vary between only two levels and applying the display driver signals to opposing electrodes of a display segment within a display device. The method varies a correlation between the display driver signals to select or de-select the display segment based on an average voltage magnitude across the display segment over a time period. The display segment is activated when the average voltage magnitude exceeds a threshold value. | 06-06-2013 |
20130169294 | DEVICES AND METHODS HAVING CAPACITANCE SENSE STRUCTURE FORMED OVER HOUSING SURFACE - A capacitance sensing system can include at least a first conductive pattern formed on a first surface of a housing of an electronic device; and a capacitance sensing circuit electrically connected to the first conductive pattern. | 07-04-2013 |
20130225072 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA TRANSMISSION VIA CAPACITANCE SENSING DEVICE - Embodiments described herein provide methods, devices, and systems for a touch sensor, or capacitive sensing device, interact with external objects. One method utilizes a capacitive profile on the external object. Another method involves the use of a capacitive sensor array for wireless communication. | 08-29-2013 |
20130278307 | INTELLIGENT POWER SUPERVISOR - An intelligent power-on reset circuit in accordance with one embodiment of the invention can include a programmable voltage divider. The intelligent power-on reset circuit can also include a comparator that is coupled to the programmable voltage divider and that is coupled to receive a reference voltage. Furthermore, the intelligent power-on reset circuit can include a processing element that is coupled to the programmable voltage divider. The processing element can be coupled to receive programming for controlling a characteristic of the intelligent power-on reset circuit. The processing element can be for dynamically changing the programming during operation of the intelligent power-on reset circuit. | 10-24-2013 |
20140002112 | DEVICES AND METHODS HAVING CAPACITANCE SENSE STRUCTURE FORMED OVER HOUSING SURFACE | 01-02-2014 |
20140043251 | Dual Scanning with Automatic Gain Control - A method and apparatus perform a first scan of an input device and determine that a first signal profile received through the first scan is outside a range of a reference signal profile. The method and apparatus perform a second scan of the input device responsive to the first signal profile being outside the range of the reference signal profile and use a second signal profile received through the second scan to detect a presence of an input object at least proximate to the input device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140160030 | SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAPPING AND CREATING GESTURES - A computing system includes a sensor configured to detect user inputs. The system further includes a processor configured to receive a detected first user input from the sensor. The processor further receives a detected second user input from the sensor. In response, the processor assigns a command to the first user input based on the second user input. | 06-12-2014 |
20140192030 | STYLUS AND RELATED HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICES WITH DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL CIRCUITS - A device comprising a body comprising an elongated housing with at least a first conductive tip formed at a distal end and at least one sense electrode on the body; a capacitance sense circuit disposed within the housing and configured to sense a capacitance of the sense electrode to generate a proximity result in response to contact with a human body; and a signal generator circuit disposed within the housing and configured to activate a position signal in response to the proximity result, the position signal being driven at the tip of the device | 07-10-2014 |
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