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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4871369 | Long stem hip implant A femoral hip implant for use in patients requiring a long distal section of the femoral component is provided. For example, it can be used in patients undergoing revision surgery or requiring an implant with a long stem because of a fracture in the femur... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4865030 | Apparatus for removal of objects from body passages An apparatus for insertion into the urethra for attachment to and removal of an in-dwelling urinary continence device comprises generally a tubular body having a longitudinal bore with a slidable shaft therein. Slidable jaws are connected to a first end o... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4863948 | Isoindolinone sulfonamide anti-arrhythmic agents A series of novel alkanesulphonamidophenyl-N-alkyl-N-(heterocyclic-alkyl)alkylamine derivatives have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the heterocyclic moiety is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyc... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4860422 | Rebuilding of the stack, bosh and hearth of a blast furnace using a remote controlled refractory gunning device The disclosed process uses a vertical remote controlled refractory gunning apparatus to repair damages to the stack, bosh, or hearth of a blast furnace. In the disclosed method, a reusable opening is created in the side of the blast furnace and a gantry, ... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4858602 | Bone nail for the treatment of upper arm fractures A bone nail for the treatment of upper arm fractures comprises a hollow shank adapted to be introduced into the medullary canal and slotted at the distal end, and an expansion screw adapted to be advanced into the shank through rotation of the screw so as... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4857269 | High strength, low modulus, ductile, biopcompatible titanium alloy A high strength, low modulus, ductile, biocompatible titanium base alloy containing one or more isomorphous beta stabilizers, eutectoid beta stabilizers and optional alpha stabilizers, characterized by a modulus of elasticity not exceeding 100 GPa; a meth... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4855500 | Process for preparing a ketimine An improved condensation process for preparing N-[4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenylidene]methanamine from 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone and methylamine is disclosed. The process involves the use of a hydratable... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4851195 | Carbon dioxide sensor A sensor for determining the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in a liquid, which comprises a carbon dioxide - permeable, liquid and ion-impermeable membrane enveloping an aqueous medium containing an absorber, a fluorescer and a source of bicarbonate io... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4851388 | Heptanoyl-glu-asp-ala-amino acid immunostimulants Peptides useful as antiinfective agents, immunomodulators for stimulation of host defenses in patients with an increased risk of bacterial infections, intermediates and process therefor.... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4850344 | Aiming apparatus An aiming apparatus for making transverse bores in a patient's bone in register with the holes or bores of an osteosynthesis aid in the bone, especially an interlocking nail, comprises an elongated holder for the accommodation of an aiming member adapted ... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4843044 | Refractory composition A refractory composition is disclosed which contains from about 0.5 to about 0.5% of an alkali metal phosphate, for example, monosodium phosphate, from about 1.7 to about 5% of an alkali metal polyphosphate, from about 0.1 to about 0.35% of a lime aggrega... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4841079 | Process for the production of asymmetric hydantoins An improved process for preparing (4S)-6-fluorospiro-[chroman-4,4'-imidazolidine]-2',5'-dione (sorbinil) or its (2R)-methyl derivative (2-methylsorbinil) is disclosed herein, starting from p-fluorophenol in each instance. The final products obtained ... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4839104 | Process for preparing sertraline intermediates A novel three-step process for preparing 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-phenylbutanoic acid is disclosed, which involves (1) reducing 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-ketobutanoic acid to 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-hydroxybutanoic acid; (2) then converting the inter... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4837334 | Precursors to quinolone inotropic agents A series of novel heterocyclic-substituted 2-(1H)-quinolone compounds have been prepared, including the 3,4-dihydro derivatives thereof, wherein the heterocyclic ring moiety is a pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl or tetrazolyl group attached by a... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4837279 | Bone cement There is disclosed a bone cement composition comprising (a) a liquid component comprising a monomer of an acrylic ester and (b) a powdered component comprising, based on the weight of the powdered component, (i) from 0 to about 20 percent of a methyl methacryl... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4834756 | Bone prosthesis with porous coating An improved metallic bone prosthesis having a porous coating for bone ingrowth or interlocking with bone cement is disclosed. The porous coating comprises two layers of generally ball-shaped metallic particles bonded together at their points of contact, e... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4835192 | Pharmacologically active 4-[2-hydroxy-4-(substituted)phenyl]naphthalen-2(1H)-ones and 2-ols, derivatives thereof and intermediates therefor Compounds having the formula ##STR1## R1 is hydrogen, benzyl or alkanoyl, X is C2-4 alkylene; and Z-W is alkyl, phenylalkyl or pyridylalkyl which can have an oxygen atom as part of the alkyl chain and their use as CNS agents, antidia... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4834755 | Triaxially-braided fabric prosthesis A novel prosthesis for use in repairing or replacing soft tissue is disclosed, which comprises a triaxially-braided fabric element having interwoven first, second and third sets of fibers, with the fibers of the second and third sets being oriented at sub... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4835165 | Antiarrhythmic 4-phenylpiperidines A cardiac antiarrhythmic agent of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R is R3 SO2 NH--, R3 CONH-- or R1 R2 NSO2 --; R1 and R2 ... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4833091 | Sensor system A method of measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in a medium by determining the water content in a pH-independent sensor system comprising an optical fiber having attached thereto a fluorescence indicator embedded in a carrier matrix containing a... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4831059 | Producing analgesia with pharmacologically active 2-hydroxy-4-(substituted) phenyl cycloalkanes derivatives Compounds having the formula ##STR1## R1 is hydrogen, benzyl or an ester moiety; Y is --CH(R2 ")CH(R2)-- or --CH(R3)CH hd 2--; R2 " is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is OH or X-substituted (C1... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4831031 | Aryl piperazinyl-(C2 or C4) alkylene heterocyclic compounds having neuroleptic activity Arylpiperazinyl-ethyl(or butyl)-heterocyclic compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are neuroleptic agents. They are useful in the treatment of psychotic disorders.... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4830860 | Stressed polymeric device for controlled release of a substance to an ambient environment A matrix device for controlled release of at least one active agent to an ambient environment, said matrix comprising an active agent--or agents--containing polymer which has been subjected to tensile stress. Included is a laminate device comprising at le... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4830989 | Alkali-resistant glass fiber A continuous, monofilamentous, alkali-resistant glass fiber especially useful in cementitious products is conveniently prepared from a glass-forming composition comprising a magnesium silicate such as talc and a calcium carbonate such as limestone. Either... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4829062 | Benzothiazine dioxide derivatives A series of novel oxyalkyl ether derivatives of various enolic oxicam compounds have been prepared, including certain novel enol oxyalkyl ethers of 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide (piroxicam). These partic... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4828562 | Anterior cruciate ligament prosthesis An adjustable housing suitable to be used with another housing and with a synthetic ligament so as to provide (for example) an anterior cruciate ligament prosthesis system for a knee joint is provided. The adjustable housing features an interior having a ... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4827919 | Femoral spacer A femoral spacer for positioning a femoral prosthesis is disclosed comprising a hollow body portion having an outside surface and an inside surface. The outside surface is adapted to contact the intramedullary canal wall, and the inside surface is adapted... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4829071 | Quinolyl substituted indane sulfonamides and their use as anti-arrhythmic agents Novel 5-alkanesulphonamido-2-[N-(alkanesulphonamidoheterocyclicmethyl-N-methylam ino]indane compounds have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and various key novel intermediates therefor. The heterocyclic moiety present i... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4822127 | Multi-channel optical transmission system A multi-channel electromagnetic radiation transmission system comprising a plurality of first cladded optical fibers coupled to at least one second cladded optical fiber through a series of radiation-transmissible junctions each of which is encased in an ... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4821802 | Aqueous sulfomethylated melamine gel-forming compositions and methods of use Aqueous gel-forming compositions are prepared by reacting for 1-10 hours at 50°-95° C., melamine, formaldehyde and a sulfurous acid salt with the optional addition of a gel-modifying agent and/or a gelling agent which is added to the composition immedia... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4822793 | Benzazepine antiarrhythmic agents Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein "Het" is a group of the formula: ##STR2## in which R1 is attached to position "a" or "b" of the benzene ring and R and R1, which are the same, are --NHSO2 | 04/18/1989 |
| 4806536 | Piperazinyl-substituted pyridine and imidazole anti-arrhythmic agents A series of novel 4-substituted piperazinyl-pyridine and 4-substituted piperazinyl-imidazole compounds have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the 4-substituent is a lower phenylalkyl group or a derivative thereof fu... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4805876 | Surgical staple remover A surgical staple remover comprises first and second handle elements pivotally connected to each other. The front portion of the first handle element terminates in a pair of outwardly extending anvil sections having outside surfaces that diverge away from... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4806542 | Isohexide pyrimidines triazines, triazoles and imidazoles useful as cytostatic Isohexide nucleosides of the formula I ##STR1## in which R and B have the meaning given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments, in particular as cytostatics, virustatics and immunostimulants.... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4801096 | Automatic gunning apparatus with detachably mounted gunning pipe An automatic gunning apparatus for repairing metallurgical furnaces includes a device for supplying refractory material to effect the repair; a detachably mounted gunning pipe fitted to the supply device; a pair of pinch rollers for moving the gunning pip... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4797403 | Quinazolinediones and pyridopyrimidinediones 1-Phenylquinazoline-1H,3H-2,4-diones and 1-phenylpyrido-[2,3d]-pyrimidine-1H,3H-2,4-diones, their esters and acid addition salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds have antidepressant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity.... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4797401 | 4-Substituted-1-(4-alkylsulphonamidophenyl)piperazines as antiarrhythmic agents Antiarrhythmic agents of the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R and R1, which are the same or different, are C1 -C4 alkyl, C3 -C7 cycloalkyl, --CH2 | 01/10/1989 |
| 4797490 | Process for the preparation of 3-(2'-fluorophenyl)pyridine 6-Fluoro-7-pyridylquinolone carboxylic esters and acids having antibacterial activity are prepared by coupling of a 2-fluorophenyl-metallic compound with a pyridyl bromide or iodide in the presence of a transition metal catalyst, nitrating and hydrogenati... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4793325 | Method and device for treating living tissues and/or cells by means of pulsating electromagnetic fields A method for treating living tissues and/or cells consisting essentially of electromagnetically inducing in the tissues and/or cells alternating pulsating electrical signals having a wave form which comprises a positive portion with a duration of between ... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4790854 | Bone prosthesis assembly A bone prosthesis comprising at least one joint component replacing a natural joint half, which is provided with a shank adapted to be connected to the bone, wherein a set of joint components is provided, and the shank is designed as a bone replacement me... | 12/13/1988 |
