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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20090132996 | Apparatus for control systems with objects that are associated with live data Methods and apparatus for configuring process, environmental, industrial and other control systems generate and/or utilize models representing configurations of control systems and/or the systems controlled by them. Records of changes to the models or the configurations... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090132011 | Multi-Wavelength Oral Phototherapy Applicator Oral phototherapy applicators are disclosed that are sized and shaped so as to fit at least partially in a user's mouth and have at least one radiation emitter coupled to an apparatus body to irradiate a portion of the oral cavity with phototherapeutic radiation in at l... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090126436 | TUBULAR EXPANSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION The invention comprises a device for expanding tubular members to a controlled diameter and its method of fabrication. The device includes an expandable bladder held in a convoluted form. After the device is inserted into a cylindrical tube to be evenly expanded, the bl... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090063658 | FAST FILE SERVER METHODS AND SYSTEMS The invention provides, in one aspect, an improved system for data access comprising a file server that is coupled to a client device or application executing thereon via one or more networks. The server comprises static storage that is organized in one or more director... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090062245 | Modulation of Neurodegenerative Diseases Through The Progesterone Receptor Methods for modulating hormonal pathways involving the progesterone receptor in a subject with a neurodegenerative disorder, are provided. Progesterone receptor activity is modulated by administering an effective amount of an progesterone receptor modulating pharmacolog... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090060982 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE SUSTAINED RELEASE OF MULTIPLE DRUGS The invention relates to an drug delivery device and a method for delivering multiple drugs over a prolonged period of time. The drug delivery device has two or more unitary segments comprising a drug-permeable polymeric substance, wherein at least one of the segments f... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090054934 | EXPANDABLE FILLERS FOR BONE CEMENT Methods, systems, and mixtures deliver a bone cement to a void in a bone, and provide an expandable filler for expanding the volume of the bone cement. The void in the bone is accessed and a bone cement material is introduced into the void in the bone. An expandable fil... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090054933 | INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR TENSIONING A SPINAL TETHER Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes an elongate shaft adapted to be positioned adjacent to a bone anchor implanted in bone, and a tensioning mechanism pivotally associat... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090054902 | TETHER TENSIONING INSTRUMENT Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes a tensioning mechanism adapted to couple to a tether extending along a path between at least two bone anchors implanted in adjacent v... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090049865 | BODY JEWELRY Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second termina... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090047272 | Compositions with Modified Nucleases Targeted to Viral Nucleic Acids and Methods of Use for Prevention and Treatment of Viral Diseases Antiviral compositions comprising a modified nuclease, or a plurality of such modified nucleases having at least one non-natural amino acid residue substituted for a naturally occurring amino acid in a parent nuclease are provided, as are methods of use and kits providi... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20080304738 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE COMPRESSION AND DECOMPRESSION USING GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT (GPU) The invention provides, in some aspects, methods for image compression that utilize the central processing unit (CPU) of a digital data processor and its associated graphics processing unit (GPU), together, in order to compress an image. In related aspects of the invent... | 12/11/2008 |
| 20080306471 | Methods and devices for fractional ablation of tissue Methods and devices for ablating portions of a tissue volume with electromagnetic radiation (EMR) to produce lattices of EMR-treated ablation islets in the tissue are disclosed, including lattices of micro-holes, micro-grooves, and other structures. Also, methods and de... | 12/11/2008 |
| 20080299173 | CHONDROCYTE CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USE Devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic agent produced via a genetically-altered chondrocyte are provided. More specifically, the device includes a housing which defines a cell chamber configured to retain a large volume of chondrocytes while selectively releas... | 12/04/2008 |
| 20080300638 | BREAK-OFF SCREW EXTENSIONS The present invention provides minimally invasive devices and methods for delivering a spinal connector to one or more spinal anchor sites in a patient's spinal column. In one embodiment, a spinal implant and access device is provided that includes a U-shaped receiver m... | 12/04/2008 |
| 20080294150 | Photoselective Islets In Skin And Other Tissues Methods of treatment of tissue with electromagnetic radiation (“EMR”) to produce lattices of photoselective islets and other energy selective islets in tissue are disclosed. Also disclosed are devices and systems for producing lattices of EMR-treated islets in tissu... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080292117 | LOUDSPEAKER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCORPORATING SAME The invention provides, in some aspects, electronic devices with improved radiators (or “passive drivers”) comprising an elastomerically mounted mass in order to improve sound reproduction fidelity. The mass comprises a component of the device not normally used for ... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080294153 | Cooling System For A Photocosmetic Device Photocosmetic device for use in medical or non-medical environments (e.g., a home, barbershop, or spa), which can be used for a variety of tissue treatments. Radiation is delivered to the tissue via optical systems designed to pattern the radiation and project the radia... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080294152 | Cooling System For A Photocosmetic Device Photocosmetic device for use in medical or non-medical environments (e.g., a home, barbershop, or spa), which can be used for a variety of tissue treatments. Radiation is delivered to the tissue via optical systems designed to pattern the radiation and project the radia... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080286322 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE SUSTAINED RELEASE OF MULTIPLE DRUGS The invention relates to an drug delivery device and a method for delivering multiple drugs over a prolonged period of time. The drug delivery device has two or more unitary segments comprising a drug-permeable polymeric substance, wherein at least one of the segments f... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080287957 | INSERTION BLADE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE A spinal implant insertion device is hereby provided. The device includes an insertion blade assembly having a set of opposed insertion blades wherein the assembly is adapted to slide from a retracted position to an extended position relative to an elongate shaft. In th... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080288073 | Self-Distracting Cage Various spinal implants and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a spinal implant is provided having an expandable container with an interior volume that is selectively expandable between a compressed condition and an expanded con... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080288067 | ARTIFICIAL RETINAL IMPLANT Improved photosensing devices and methods are disclosed. Such devices and methods have application, among other things, as retinal implants and in imaging devices. In one embodiment, an exemplary retinal implant can include an array of photoreceptors adapted for positio... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080286339 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE SUSTAINED RELEASE OF MULTIPLE DRUGS The invention relates to an drug delivery device and a method for delivering multiple drugs over a prolonged period of time. The drug delivery device has two or more unitary segments comprising a drug-permeable polymeric substance, wherein at least one of the segments f... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080281042 | GREASE RESISTANT FORMULATIONS Disclosed herein are grease-resistant compositions that can include a cellulose-based polymer and a complementary material. Such compositions can be applied to substrates, such as paper-based materials, to impart enhanced grease/oil resistance. The complementary materia... | 11/13/2008 |
| 20080276987 | Nanostructured Solar Cells Improved photovoltaic devices and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exemplary photovoltaic device includes a semiconductor layer and a light-responsive layer (which can be made, for example, of a semiconductor material) which form a junction, such as a p-n ju... | 11/13/2008 |
| 20080280463 | Rugged Chip Packaging Improved printed circuit boards (PCBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and methods thereof contemplate PCBs with recesses incorporated into planar surfaces thereof adapted to receive respective elongate leads of circuit components. The recesses are sized so as... | 11/13/2008 |
| 20080281581 | METHOD OF IDENTIFYING DOCUMENTS WITH SIMILAR PROPERTIES UTILIZING PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS The present invention generally provides methods and systems for characterizing texts, for example, for identifying textual documents by language, topic, author, or other attributes. In some embodiments, a method of the invention can include creating an n-gram frequency... | 11/13/2008 |
| 20080274456 | Methods and Compositions for Modifying Gene Regulation and Dna Damage in Ageing The invention relates to gene regulation in ageing, and age-related cognitive decline. The invention, in particular relates to methods for screening a subject for a propensity to develop diseases associated with oxidative stress, and for age-related conditions, by exami... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271865 | PIGMENTS FOR COLORED PAPER Compositions and methods of producing colored paper products and agents for making such products are disclosed. Surface-modified pigments can be manufactured to provide selected coloring in a paper product. The pigment can include filler particles that are bound to one ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080274326 | FABRIC BASED LAMINAR COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF Fiber based z-directional reinforced composites having enhanced inter-laminar strength, impact toughness, transmission properties (electrical and thermal conduction) and coefficient of thermal expansion are provided. The composites include at least two substrates separa... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080269852 | Methods and Apparatus for Thermal Regulation of a Body A thermal regulation system includes a thermal exchange collar for application to a neck of a patient, a thermal regulation pad for application to a body region, such as an axilla region of the patient, and a thermal regulation cap for application to a head of the patie... | 10/30/2008 |
| 20080269608 | Non-Invasive Treatment of Fascia Various methods and devices for minimally invasive treatment and prevention of conditions of the fascia are provided. In one aspect, a method includes providing an acoustic wave source effective to deliver a focused acoustic wave to a target site within a patient's body... | 10/30/2008 |
| 20080269884 | GRADUATED BLUE FILTERING INTRAOCULAR LENS Devices and methods utilizing novel intraocular lens (IOL) designs are discussed herein. One aspect relates to IOLs having an optic with non-uniform light transmissivity. For example, the optic of the IOL can include a central region having a reduced light transmissivit... | 10/30/2008 |
| 20080258902 | ELECTRONIC LOCATING SYSTEMS Methods and apparatus are disclosed for location of objects to facilitate retrieval, filing, security, inventory stock-keeping and the like. The methods and apparatus employ a tag element associated with each object-to-be-located, and interrogation system for searching ... | 10/23/2008 |
| 20080258604 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIGHT ABSORPTION AND FIELD EMISSION USING MICROSTRUCTURED SILICON Methods and systems for absorbing infrared light, and for emitting current are described. A sample, such as a sample containing mainly silicon, is microstructured by at least one laser pulse to produce cone-like structures on the exposed surface. Such microstructuring e... | 10/23/2008 |
| 20080255460 | NANOPARTICLE TISSUE BASED IDENTIFICATION AND ILLUMINATION Various compositions, methods, and devices are provided that use fluorescent nanoparticles to function as markers, indicators, and/or light sources. In an exemplary embodiment, the fluorescent nanoparticles are biocompatible, and more preferably they can be formed from ... | 10/16/2008 |
| 20080255666 | FACET FIXATION AND FUSION WEDGE AND METHOD OF USE A spinal implant including an at least one screw disposed within a wedge body is herein provided. The implant can be configured for placement with a facet joint in an intra-facet delivery. Furthermore, the implant can include a fusion-promoting bioactive material thereb... | 10/16/2008 |
| 20080255425 | NANOPARTICLE TREATED MEDICAL DEVICES Various compositions, methods, and devices are provided that use fluorescent nanoparticles, which can function as markers, indicators, and light sources. The fluorescent nanoparticles can be formed from a fluorophore core surrounded by a biocompatible shell, such as a s... | 10/16/2008 |
| 20080255622 | FACET FIXATION AND FUSION SCREW AND WASHER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE A spinal implant including a stabilization member coupled to an elongate member is herein provided. The implant can be configured for placement within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet configuration. Also, the implant can include a fusion-promoting bioactiv... | 10/16/2008 |
