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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110035478 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATION OF REVERSE VIRTUAL INTERNET PROTOCOL ADDRESSES A method, apparatus, and system are described for a central station to allocate virtual IP addresses. A device service manager server (DSM) has a network access module conFigured to cooperate with two or more device service controllers (DSCs). The DSM serves as a centra... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110035470 | Various Methods and Apparatuses for Tunneling of UDP Broadcasts A method, apparatus, and system are described for a central station to allocate virtual IP addresses. A device service manager server (DSM) has a network access module configured to cooperate with two or more device service controllers (DSCs). The DSM serves as a centra... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110035356 | TRANSACTIONAL ARCHIVING OF AN ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT Various methods and apparatus are described for archiving of an electronic document between multiple interconnected archive units of a distributed server network in geographically-dispersed locations in order to store identical copies of the electronic document at the s... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110035219 | AUTOMATIC SPOKEN LANGUAGE IDENTIFICATION BASED ON PHONEME SEQUENCE PATTERNS A language identification system that includes a universal phoneme decoder (UPD) is described. The UPD contains a universal phoneme set representing both 1) all phonemes occurring in the set of two or more spoken languages, and 2) captures phoneme correspondences across... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110030726 | INSERT FOR A MICROBIAL SCRUBBING DEVICE The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition unt... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110028896 | FEEDING DEVICE INCLUDING BALLOON TIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE A feeding tube device for delivering a substance into a stomach of a patient. The feeding tube may include an overlapping segment integrally formed with and extending from the distal end of the feeding tube, and an inflation lumen defined within the feeding tube. The ov... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110026531 | METHOD TO TUNNEL UDP-BASED DEVICE DISCOVERY A method, apparatus, and system are described for a central station to allocate virtual IP addresses. A device service manager server (DSM) has a network access module conFigured to cooperate with two or more device service controllers (DSCs). The DSM serves as a centra... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110015533 | STYLETS FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR INTRAVASCULAR PLACEMENT OF A CATHETER An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultra... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110009849 | CATHETER CONNECTION SYSTEMS A catheter connection system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a catheter connection system may include at least two components and a deformable sealing element positioned between the at least two components configured to allow, upon deformation, fluid flow through the a... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110009828 | EXTENSIBLE INTERNAL BOLSTER FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE An internal bolster for use securing a medical device, such as a feeding tube, within a body of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, a feeding tube includes an internal bolster, comprising one or more bolster arms that each include a first end hingedly connected t... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110005109 | INTERCHANGEABLE CONFECTIONARY DISPLAY SYSTEM An apparatus and system for providing a personalized promotional item to an intended recipient is provided. The contemplated embodiments of the apparatus and system utilizes a confectionary to be sent, distributed or received by an individual whereby the confectionary m... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110000096 | COORDINATE MEASURING APPARATUS An improved coordinate measuring apparatus is provided. The coordinate measuring apparatus has a device that holds a CMM adapter plate in a way that simulates the locating points on the electromagnetic device in the CMM. Once in place, the threaded cube on the adapter p... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100331823 | PROXIMALLY TRIMMABLE CATHETER INCLUDING PRE-ATTACHED BIFURCATION AND RELATED METHODS A proximally trimmable catheter is disclosed. In one embodiment, the catheter includes a multi-lumen catheter tube, one or more extension tubes, and a hub for fluidly connecting the two. In a first unlocked state, the hub is axially slidable along the catheter tube. The... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100331712 | METHOD OF LOCATING THE TIP OF A CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER A method of locating a tip of a central venous catheter (“CVC”) having a distal and proximal pair of electrodes disposed within the superior vena cava, right atrium, and/or right ventricle. The method includes obtaining a distal and proximal electrical signal from t... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100324901 | SPEECH RECOGNITION SYSTEM Various methods and apparatus are described for a speech recognition system. In an embodiment, the statistical language model (SLM) provides probability estimates of how linguistically likely a sequence of linguistic items are to occur in that sequence based on an amoun... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100319544 | HOOD AIR SCOOP An apparatus and a system is provided that may be utilized to provide stability to air flow through a hood scoop. The present invention may also be utilized to straighten and smooth out air flow through a hood scoop and accompanying air filter media. The present inventi... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100318946 | VARIOUS METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR ESTIMATING CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DESIGN Methods and apparatuses are described for an Intellectual Property (IP) Generator for estimating timing, area, and power characteristics of an electronic system design. The IP Generator receives a user-supplied file having data describing a configuration of an IP design... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100312183 | HUBER NEEDLE SAFETY ENCLOSURE A safety enclosure for a Huber needle includes a needle housing and a panel unit. The panel unit includes a series of planar panels assembled in an enclosing arrangement defining an enclosed area and is movable between an installation position where the sharp outer end ... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100303692 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN INDIRECT RADIATION DRIVEN GASIFIER REACTOR & RECEIVER CONFIGURATION A method, apparatus, and system for a solar-driven chemical plant are disclosed. Some embodiments may include a solar thermal receiver to absorb concentrated solar energy from an array of heliostats and a solar-driven chemical reactor. This chemical reactor may have mul... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100302744 | VARIOUS METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR AN INTEGRATED POWER DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM A method, apparatus, and system are described for a pre-wired and pre-engineered integrated platform for power supply and distribution that is pre-assembled, scalable, and modular. The skeletal framework of the integrated platform acts as an equipment support structure ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100286656 | SAFETY NEEDLE WITH POSITIVE FLUSH A safety needle device and method of supplying fluid to a vascular access port is described. The device may include a base member, a handle member, and a compressible member positioned between the handle member and a compression plate. The compressible member is coupled... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100284745 | DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS A flow limiting inlet structure is designed to collect water or other fluids in a pool above grade, and to provide improved capture of sediments and surface pollutants such as oils and greases in the pool, while regulating the flow of water or other fluids during discha... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100280805 | METHOD FOR MEASURING RECIRCULATION IN CATHETERS A system and method for measuring recirculation of blood in a catheter designed for implantation in a human is described. In one variation, the system comprises an artificial circulatory system and an ultrasonic detection device for measuring and comparing the density o... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100280489 | WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste management system may include a securement device for maintaining the position of the waste transport device following insertion. The waste transport device may include ... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100279004 | RELEASE AGENT FORMULAS AND METHODS A release agent and method for using the same is provided. The release agent may have a high viscosity and gravity measurement and allowing for incorporation of a plurality of alternative oils and greases to be used as coating agent. Additionally, the release agent is a... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100274225 | NG TUBE WITH GASTRIC VOLUME DETECTION An enteral tube includes a built-in Gastric Residual Volume (GRV) detection sensor at the distal end and a GRV indicating device at the proximal end for indicating the current GRV without requiring the aspiration of any stomach contents. The enteral tube with integrated... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100268165 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADIOGRAPHICALLY IDENTIFYING AN ACCESS PORT An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature stru... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100268015 | BRACHYTHERAPY ELEMENT TRANSFER SYSTEM Disclosed herein is a system for transferring brachytherapy elements to a needle, such as seeds, connectors, spacers, and strands. The system comprises a transfer device and, optionally, a stylet and a rack configured to hold one or more transfer devices.... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100265102 | COMBINATION CAR ALARM AND PERSONAL LOCATOR SYSTEM A combination vehicle alarm and locator device. The device includes a housing, a vehicle alarm activator positioned within the housing including a transmitter for activating an alarm system on a vehicle and an infrared transmitting device located in the housing for comm... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100255445 | ASSISTED DENTAL IMPLANT TREATMENT Embodiments of systems and methods for planning and/or delivering an oral or facial endosseous implantation in a patient are described. In certain embodiments, systems according to the invention include a processing module; a surface imaging scan and a CT scan which uti... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100247387 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOMASS GASIFIER REACTOR AND RECEIVER CONFIGURATION A method, apparatus, and system for solar-driven chemical plant may include a solar thermal receiver to absorb concentrated solar energy from an array of heliostats. Additionally, some embodiments may include a solar driven chemical reactor that has multiple reactor tub... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100243961 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR QUENCHING, GAS CLEAN UP, AND ASH REMOVAL A method, apparatus, and system for a solar-driven chemical plant are disclosed. An embodiment may include a solar thermal receiver aligned to absorb concentrated solar energy from one or more solar energy concentrating fields. A solar driven chemical reactor may includ... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100242354 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REACTOR CHEMISTRY AND CONTROL A method, apparatus, and system for a solar-driven chemical plant that manages variations in solar energy are disclosed. Some embodiments include a solar thermal receiver to absorb concentrated solar energy, a solar driven chemical reactor contained within the solar the... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100242353 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOMASS GRINDING AND FEEDING A method, apparatus, and system for a solar-driven bio-refinery that may include a entrained-flow biomass feed system that is feedstock flexible via particle size control of the biomass. Some embodiments include a chemical reactor that receives concentrated solar therma... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100242352 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REACTOR AND RECEIVER CONTROL OF FLUX PROFILE A method, apparatus, and system for a solar-driven chemical reactor are disclosed, including a solar thermal receiver aligned to absorb concentrated solar energy. Some embodiments include a solar driven chemical reactor that has multiple reactor tubes. Some embodiments ... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100241762 | VARIOUS METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR A CENTRAL STATION TO ALLOCATE VIRTUAL IP ADDRESSES A method, apparatus, and system are described for a central station to allocate virtual IP addresses. A device service manager server (DSM) has a network access module configured to cooperate with two or more device service controllers (DSCs). The DSM serves as a centra... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100241105 | SYSTEM FOR INTRODUCING IMPLANTS In one embodiment, an introducer system includes an introducer needle having a proximal end and a distal end and defining an inner lumen, the introducer needle further having an opening that provides access to the inner lumen, and a snare having an implant coupling elem... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100237291 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOLAR-THERMAL GASIFICATION OF BIOMASS A method, apparatus, and system for a solar-driven chemical plant that may include a solar thermal receiver having a cavity with an inner wall, where the solar thermal receiver is aligned to absorb concentrated solar energy from one or more of 1) an array of heliostats,... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100235481 | VARIOUS METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR ACCESSING NETWORKED DEVICES WITHOUT ACCESSIBLE ADDRESSES VIA VIRTUAL IP ADDRESSES A method, apparatus, and system are described for accessing networked devices without accessible network addresses via Virtual IP (VIP) addresses. The system consists of a first Device Services Controller (DSC), featuring a Host Controller component that can make availa... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100234681 | URETHRAL SUPPORT SYSTEM A urethral support system is described, including an introducer device and tissue implant. The introducer device may include a needle with multiple curves, some of the curves having multiple radii. A sheath assembly may be utilized to assist the passing of the tissue im... | 09/16/2010 |
