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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| 20090216200 | System for Introducing an Agent Into a Blood Vessel The present invention relates to a system for introduction of an agent into a blood vessel (G), wherein the system (1) comprises a wire (10) having a proximal end (114, 121) and a distal end (112) as well as lumen (115) extending betwe... | 08/27/2009 |
| 20080177217 | Taurolidine Formulations and Delivery: Therapeutic Treatments and Antimicrobial Protection Against Bacterial Biofilm Formation Treating of localized bacterial infection, comprising locally applying Taurolidine to the infection. A device for insertion into the body, the device comprising Taurolidine to render the device infection resistant. A medication for treating bacterial infections, compris... | 07/24/2008 |
| 20070282270 | Guidewire formed with composite construction and method for making the same A composite guidewire comprising a proximal wire segment having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the distal end being formed with a first flat planar bonding face which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis, the proximal w... | 12/06/2007 |
| 20060278649 | Fluid container with integrated straw A portable fluid container with an integrated straw. The container includes a vessel for containing a beverage; a straw having a lumen through which the beverage may flow; an orifice in the vessel configured to accept the straw such that an interior portion of the straw... | 12/14/2006 |
| 20060247641 | Method and apparatus for the repair of a rotator cuff (RTC) tendon or ligament Apparatus for securing soft tissue to bone, comprising: a suture anchor comprising: a body; an elongated tip section connected to the body and extending distally of the body, the elongated tip section terminating in a distal point; a bone-engaging geometry formed on the... | 11/02/2006 |
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| 20060100540 | Methods for the assessment of neuromuscular function by F-wave latency Methods are provided for the assessment of neuromuscular function by F-wave latency. Stimuli are applied to a nerve that traverses a wrist or an ankle joint of an individual. Stimulation of the nerve causes a muscle innervated by that nerve to respond, thereby generatin... | 05/11/2006 |
| 20060027027 | Modular implant assembly tool This invention provides for a tool that produces, and directly and accurately measures, an axial force used to assemble two members of a modular implant, specifically, a modular hip implant. ... | 02/09/2006 |
| 20060027119 | Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display. ... | 02/09/2006 |
| 20060015107 | Graft ligament anchor and method for attaching a graft ligament to a bone A graft ligament anchor includes a tubular body having a bore therethrough and proximal and distal ends. A flange is attached to the tubular body at the proximal end thereof and extends radially outwardly beyond the tubular body. A deformable wall is disposed in the tub... | 01/19/2006 |
| 20050267574 | Method and apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, by applying a force to the wall of the coronary sinus so as to force the posterior leaflet anteriorly and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation. ... | 12/01/2005 |
| 20050261765 | Fixation band for affixing a prosthetic heart valve to tissue A fixation band has a tubular frame and a tube, wherein the tubular frame comprises longitudinally-extending members having a hook on its distal end and fixation means on its proximal end. The tubular frame preferably comprises a laterally-extending member for stabiliza... | 11/24/2005 |
| 20050261766 | Method for reconstructing a ligament A method for reconstructing a ligament. In one form of the invention, there is disclosed a method for securing a graft ligament in a bone tunnel, the method comprising the steps of: (1) forming a first bone tunnel in a bone, and forming a second bone tunnel in the same ... | 11/24/2005 |
| 20050251108 | Rotate-to-advance catheterization system A system of rotate-to-advance medical devices including catheters, dilators, occluders, stents, suprapubic catheters and camera introducers configured with external screw threads and depending substantially on rotation for means of advancement and emplacement in mammali... | 11/10/2005 |
| 20050244300 | Mobile isolation glove box with disposable enclosure for investigations A mobile, disposable isolation glove box comprising: an enclosure comprising a base and a plurality of inclined walls converging to an apex, at least one of the walls being at least in part transparent; at least one glove formed in at least one of the inclined walls, th... | 11/03/2005 |
| 20050234469 | Method and apparatus for fixing a graft in a bone tunnel A method and apparatus for fixing a ligament in a bone tunnel by cross-pinning the ligament in the bone tunnel. ... | 10/20/2005 |
| 20050181331 | Dental implant system and method for effecting a dental restoration using the same A dental implant system and method for effecting a dental restoration using the same. ... | 08/18/2005 |
| 20050165418 | Surgical repair kit and its method of use A suture passer comprises a longitudinally extending hollow cannula having a central passage slidingly receivable of a surgical suture; a manually graspable handle connected to the hollow cannula for manipulation thereof, the handle having an upper surface; first guide ... | 07/28/2005 |
| 20050149007 | Selective delivery of cryogenic energy to intervertebral disc tissue and related methods of intradiscal hypothermia therapy The present invention relates to devices and methods for altering the tissue in and around an intervertebral disc through localized hypothermia therapy to restore function of the disc and reduce pain. Hypothermia therapy is defined as the reduction of tissue temperature... | 07/07/2005 |
| 20050139351 | Personal cooling or warming system using closed loop fluid flow A garment for a personal cooling or warming system, the garment comprising a carrier formed in the shape of the garment, and a bladder comprising at least two channel segments, wherein the channel segments have a substantially flat configuration so as to improve thermal... | 06/30/2005 |
| 20050114078 | Method and apparatus for managing process transitions Operators and plant computer programs used to operate a complex process facility are aided in managing the process during transitions by a computer-based apparatus. The apparatus incorporates a knowledge base and methods for identifying modes and transitions during plan... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050089365 | Modular connection for orthopedic component An orthopedic component comprising a first element and a second element, with the first element and the second element being secured to one another with a modular connection, wherein the modular connection comprises a taper junction and an engaged-fit junction. ... | 04/28/2005 |
| 20050071000 | Apparatus and method for reducing mitral regurgitation Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, including a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration a... | 03/31/2005 |
| 20050065527 | Apparatus and method for reconstructing a ligament Apparatus and method is disclosed for securing a graft ligament in a bone tunnel. [In one form of the invention, the] A method is disclosed [comprises) comprising the steps of [(1)] forming a first bone tunnel [in a bone, the first bone tunnel having a first opening at ... | 03/24/2005 |
| 20050058327 | Anatomical visualization system The present invention provides an anatomical visualization system comprising a first database that comprises a plurality of 2-D slice images generated by scanning a structure. The 2-D slice images are stored in a first data format. A second database is also provided tha... | 03/17/2005 |
| 20050055088 | Method and apparatus for performing a procedure on a cardiac valve The present invention comprises a method for deploying an aortic valve prosthesis. This valve prosthesis may include any of the known aortic valves including, but not limited to, stented and unstented bioprosthetic valves, stented mechanical valves, and expandable or se... | 03/10/2005 |
| 20050049679 | Method and apparatus for improving mitral valve function A method and apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation. The apparatus is inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the apparatus being adapted to straighten the natural curvature of at least a portion o... | 03/03/2005 |
| 20050043747 | Surgical suturing instrument and method of use A device is disclosed for joining a first layer of material to a second layer of material, the device comprising a handle, a first jaw and a second jaw mounted on the handle, at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw being moveable relative to the other; the firs... | 02/24/2005 |
| 20050042573 | Dental implant and tool and method for effecting a dental restoration using the same A novel dental implant comprising an implant fixture assembly for attachment to a jaw bone at a first end thereof, the fixture assembly having a longitudinal axis; an abutment for mounting on a second end of the fixture assembly, the abutment having a longitudinal axis;... | 02/24/2005 |
| 20050038449 | Apparatus and method for placing suture wires into tissue for the approximation and tensioning of tissue A suture placer for placing a length of suture wire through tissue such that the suture wire is directed into the tissue and then back out again. ... | 02/17/2005 |
| 20050038426 | Apparatus and method for ligament fixation A jamming retainer for fixing a ligament in a bone tunnel without excessive sideways pressure on the ligament that may result in tissue necrosis the jamming retainer including a substantially rigid body with a bore or loop for receiving a ligament or tendon and a bore o... | 02/17/2005 |
| 20050033318 | Vascular bypass grafting instrument and method An instrument for attaching a graft to an aorta includes a first needle assembly for breaching the aorta to provide a hole in a wall thereof, and a carrier portion for insertion of an end of a tubular graft through the hole and into the aorta. Arms are pivotally mounted... | 02/10/2005 |
| 20050027186 | Video-based surgical targeting system A video-based surgical targeting system for targeting anatomical structures within a patient. ... | 02/03/2005 |
| 20050018892 | Anatomical visualization and measurement system An anatomical visualization and measurement system including a first database of 2-D slice images and a second database including a 3-D computer model defining a first software object. Apparatus is provided for selecting a 2-D slice image from the first database. Appara... | 01/27/2005 |
| 20050010246 | Intravascular filter with debris entrapment mechanism Apparatus for filtering and entrapping debris in the vascular system of a patient, the apparatus including a filter to allow blood to flow therethrough and to restrict passage of debris, wherein the filter captures debris carried in a first direction of blood flow. The ... | 01/13/2005 |
| 20050007253 | Oil tank sight glass monitor An oil tank sight glass monitor comprising a housing having an opening therein sized to receive the sight glass of an oil tank; an emitter for emitting a beam of light, the emitter being mounted to the housing on one side of the opening so that the beam of light is dire... | 01/13/2005 |
| 20050010285 | Cardiac valve procedure methods and devices The present invention discloses devices and methods for performing intravascular procedures with out: cardiac bypass. The devices include various embodiments of temporary filter devices, temporary valves, and prosthetic valves. The temporary filter devices have one or m... | 01/13/2005 |
| 20050010289 | Method and apparatus for fixing a graft in a bone tunnel A method for fixing a portion of a piece of tissue in a bone tunnel comprising the steps of placing the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel, advancing spaced-apart first and second metal wires though the bone, transversely of the bone tunnel, so as to inters... | 01/13/2005 |
