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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110046554 | FLOATING SPINAL CANNULA AND METHOD OF USE A spinal cannula for delivering a therapeutic agent to a spinal cord target includes proximal and distal end portions, a middle portion, and a deployable cannula member having distal and proximal end portions and a first lumen extending between the end portions. The spi... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110045928 | SYNCHRONIZED SEGMENTALLY INTERCHANGING PULLEY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM A segmented pulley transmission is provided. A pulley assembly is rotationally mounted on an axle. The pulley assembly includes a core pulley having a first set of mating features on a peripheral surface thereof. A pulley segment set comprises a number of pulley segment... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110045606 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A TARGET MOLECULE IN A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE A method is provided for detecting a target molecule in a biological sample. One step of the method includes immobilizing the biological sample on a membrane. Next, the membrane-bound biological sample is contacted with at least one detection moiety. The membrane-bound ... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110044855 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF ANALYTES Systems and methods are provided for collecting and analyzing analytes. One embodiment of the invention includes a system for collecting analyte. The system comprises a sampling section disposed on a collection platform and an air source that provides an analyte to be s... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110042214 | ELECTROREGENERATION APPARATUS AND WATER TREATMENT METHOD A water treatment apparatus that includes a cation exchange chamber containing a cation exchange resin and an anion exchange chamber containing an anion exchange resin. A bipolar interface is located between the resin chambers and defines a zone of water disassociation.... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110041930 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE An apparatus (10 or 10a) for use in venting a compartment of a vehicle includes valve elements (14 and 16 or 14a and 16a). A biasing spring (130 or 130a) is effective to urge one of the ... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110040572 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING PATIENT CARE A patient management system includes a patient unit that obtains results data from a patient device and provides for two-way communication between the patient unit and a remote database. The patient unit can communicate with the remote database to obtain encounter instr... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110040303 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF AN ELONGATE PIN INTO A SURFACE A trajectory structure is configured for contact with a surface to dictate an insertion trajectory of a pin relative to the surface. A location structure is configured to allow longitudinal passage of at least a portion of the pin therethrough to dictate an insertion lo... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110039006 | MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR A FOOD PRODUCT A process for drying a particulate plant material for use in a food product is provided which includes the step of subjecting the particulate plant material suspended in a fluid stream to an elevated temperature to dry the particulate plant material. The invention also ... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110031723 | DUAL VOLUME AIR BAG An air bag module (30) includes an air bag (14) having a deflated condition and an inflated condition and a structure (34) for supporting the air bag. A first tether (106) has a first end connected to the structure via an actuatable fastener ... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110029072 | Heart valve prosthesis and method of implantation thereof A heart valve prosthesis can include a supported valve including a biological valve portion mounted within a support structure. The supported valve is configured to provide for substantially unidirectional flow of blood through the supported valve. The supported valve h... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110029037 | METHODS OF TREATING MEDICAL CONDITIONS BY TRANSVASCULAR NEUROMODULATION OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM The present invention is directed to a method for treating a gastrointestinal condition by transvascular neuromodulation of a target site of the autonomic nervous system and preferably a target site in communication with a sympathetic nerve chain. A method for treating ... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110027905 | Systems and Methods for Collection and Analysis of Analytes Systems and methods are provided for collecting and analyzing analytes. One embodiment of the invention includes a system for collecting analyte. The system comprises a sampling section disposed on a collection platform and an air source that provides an analyte to be s... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110026793 | AUTOMATED CENTERLINE EXTRACTION METHOD AND GENERATION OF CORRESPONDING ANALYTICAL EXPRESSION AND USE THEREOF A computer implemented method (350) for determining a centerline of a three-dimensional tubular structure is described. The method includes providing an edge-detected data set of voxels that characterize a boundary of the tubular structure according to a three-di... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110025425 | Atomic Frequency Clock Systems and Methods One embodiment of the invention includes an atomic clock system including an alkali beam cell and an interrogation system configured to generate an optical pump beam and at least one optical probe beam that illuminate a detection chamber of the beam cell to pump evapora... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110025330 | NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE GYROSCOPE MECHANIZATION One embodiment of the invention includes a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) gyroscope system. The system includes a gyro cell that is sealed to enclose an alkali metal vapor, a first gyromagnetic isotope, a second gyromagnetic isotope, and a third gyromagnetic isotope. ... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110024019 | DECORATIVE TRANSFER METHOD AND APPARATUS A method and apparatus (50, 300) are provided for applying decorative material (52) to a component (C) comprising a first roller (70) having a heating element (72) substantially located centrally within the first roller (70). The appar... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110020293 | Use of Stem Cells to Reduce Leukocyte Extravasation The invention is generally directed to reducing inflammation by means of cells that secrete factors that reduce leukocyte extravasation. Specifically, the invention is directed to methods using cells that secrete factors that downregulate the expression of cellular adhe... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110020292 | Use of Stem Cells to Reduce Leukocyte Extravasation The invention is generally directed to reducing inflammation by means of cells that secrete factors that reduce leukocyte extravasation. Specifically, the invention is directed to methods using cells that secrete factors that downregulate the expression of cellular adhe... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110018756 | Synthesized Aperture Three-Dimensional Radar Imaging A synthesized aperture radar imaging system is disclosed. The system includes an antenna reflector and a radar signal transceiver configured to generate a plurality of radar transmission signals and to receive a respective plurality of reflected radar signals. The syste... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110018438 | LIGHTING SYSTEM A lighting system for an emergency exit from an occupied space: an array of lighting elements located around the emergency exit to illuminate the exit and facilitate egress for an occupant of the space; a control unit; and sensors to detect one or more trigger condition... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110017744 | LAUNDRY CART WITH LID AND MOTION DAMPER A laundry cart with a lid and motion damper is disclosed. The laundry cart has a frame for supporting a bag in use such that the bag defines an open receptacle, a lid attached to the frame for pivotal movement to and from a closed position, and a motion damper attached ... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110014153 | REINFORCED TISSUE GRAFT A biocompatible tissue graft is provided. The tissue graft includes an extracellular matrix patch and a means for reinforcing the patch.... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110012418 | BELT TENSIONER A belt tensioner of a vehicle occupant restraint system, especially a belt buckle tensioner, comprises a coupling member (12) to the vehicle seat belt, a drive unit (18), a flexible tension transmitting means (14) and a deflector (26). The fl... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110008340 | ANTI-PROPERDIN ANTIBODIES A method of inhibiting alternative complement pathway activation in a mammal includes administering an amount of an antibody and/or fragment thereof that specifically binds to an epitope of the N terminus end of properdin effective to the inhibit alternative complement ... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110006714 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Information Relating to a Motor This invention relates to an apparatus and method for deriving speed and position information for an electric motor. Apparatus for and a method of controlling a motor 100 are also disclosed. The apparatus for providing information relating to the operation of an ... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110005777 | TOOL STORAGE ASSEMBLY A tool storage assembly (12) comprises a housing (28) defining a chamber adapted to be in fluid communication with a wellbore through a tool passage (30) formed in the housing (28). A tool storage member (32) is mounted within the cham... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110005766 | Deployment System A downhole deployment system comprises a spoolable tubular member (76) adapted to be coupled to a subsea assembly and to extend to surface level. The deployment system also comprises a spoolable support member (96) adapted to extend through the spoolable t... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110004299 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPLACING A DISEASED CARDIAC VALVE An apparatus for replacing a diseased cardiac valve is movable from a radially collapsed configuration to a radially expanded configuration. The apparatus comprises an expandable support member and a prosthetic valve secured therein. The main body portion extends betwee... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20110002024 | LASER CONFOCAL SCANNING MICROSCOPE AND METHODS OF IMPROVING IMAGE QUALITY IN SUCH MICROSCOPE According to a first embodiment the invention provides for increasing the throughput and reducing the striping due to imperfections in the microlens and/or confocal aperture arrays of a Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope by increasing the number of repeat patterns in th... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100331989 | MULTI-PIECE PROSTHETIC JOINT COMPONENT An elongate, longitudinally oriented outer sleeve includes an outer sleeve surface defining a radially oriented proximal sleeve border, a radially oriented proximal sleeve rim intersecting the outer sleeve surface at the proximal sleeve border, an outer sleeve body encl... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100331984 | PROSTHETIC JOINT COMPONENT WITH ROTATION-REGULATING STRUCTURE An elongate, longitudinally oriented outer sleeve includes an outer sleeve surface and has a sleeve body. A stem-receiving cavity extends from a distal sleeve end into the sleeve body. The distal sleeve end includes a sleeve interference protrusion extending from the di... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100331930 | PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE A phototherapy device includes a light source for emitting light of a suitable wavelength and a programmable controller connectable to the light source for controlling the power supplied to the light source. A programming key is associated with the programmable controll... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100331761 | Apparatus and Method for Dermatological Wound Healing A method is provided for treating a dermatological wound. A first step of the method includes providing an iontophoretic apparatus. The iontophoretic apparatus includes at least one surface for contacting a surface of the dermatological wound, a current source electrica... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100329536 | IMAGE ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL OBJECTS Systems and methods are described for performing image analysis. A computer-implemented method for analyzing images may include quantitatively analyzing image data to identify image objects relative to a background portion of the image according to predefined object cri... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100328657 | Enhanced Spectroscopic Techniques Using Spatial Beam Shaping A Raman spectrometer comprising means for illuminating a sample with a shaped laser beam and a detector that is operable to detect light that is reflected from or transmitted through a sample. Preferably, the shaped laser beam has a dark spot at its centre.... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100327563 | CO-EXTRUDED INFLATABLE CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT RAMP An apparatus (10) helps to protect an occupant (13) of a vehicle (12) that has a roof (18), a side structure (16), and a trim piece (310) overlying the side structure (16). The apparatus (10) includes an inflatable... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100326917 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM A water treatment system including a reverse osmosis module and a control valve controlling communication between a water source and the module. A feedwater biased storage tank stores permeate and its pressurization by feedwater is controlled by a feedwater control valv... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100325550 | RFID SYSTEMS This invention relates to methods, computer program code and apparatus for improved RFID tagging systems. We describe a module for configuring an RFID system comprising a plurality of RFID readers, said RFID system operating in an environment comprising a plurality of R... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100324419 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF IMAGING USING THE SAME A method of registering the position of an object moving in a target volume in an ultrasound imaging system includes capturing a first ultrasound image of a target volume. A second ultrasound image of the target volume is then captured after the capturing of the first u... | 12/23/2010 |
