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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8154424 | Sequenced vehicular traffic guiding system A system of signal emitting modules is disclosed. The modules emit light or other signals to warn oncoming traffic that a road or other pathway has changed or is traversing a tortuous pathway. The modules are interconnected in a sequence so that they flash on and of... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8123381 | LED lighting systems and methods useable for replacement of underwater niche lights and other applications Light emitting diode lighting systems and methods useable to replace incandescent bulbs or other types of LED light sources in enclosed environments, such as in underwater lighting niches used in swimming pool, spa, fountain and other underwater lighting application... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8114062 | Devices and methods for delivering therapeutic substances for the treatment of sinusitis and other disorders Devices and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic or diagnostic substances to desired locations within the bodies of human or non-human animal subjects. An implantable delivery device comprising a reservoir is initially attached to a deliver catheter or... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8080523 | Analogs of ShK toxin and their uses in selective inhibition of Kv1.3 potassium channels Analogs of ShK toxin and methods for using such ShK analogs. The ShK analogs generally comprise ShK toxin attached to a chemical entity (e.g. an atom, molecule, group, residue, compound, moiety, etc.) that has an anionic charge. In some embodiments the chemical enti... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8067460 | 5-phenoxyalkoxypsoralens and methods for selective inhibition of the voltage gated Kv1.3 potassium channel Compositions of matter comprising 5-phenoxyalkoxypsoralen compounds and their method of synthesis and use. The compounds are useable to treat diseases or disorders in human or animal subjects, including autoimmune diseases. The compounds inhibit potassium channels, ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066681 | Intracranial pressure monitor and drainage catheter assembly A monitor-driven intracranial catheter assembly including dual lumen catheter for monitoring intracranial pressure via a pressure sensor located in one lumen while simultaneously draining cerebrospinal fluid through another lumen. A third lumen can also be provided ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8026263 | Methods for inhibiting neoproliferative changes in blood vessel walls Methods, compositions and devices for inhibiting neoproliferative changes in blood vessel walls or other anatomical structures. One or more compounds of Formula I or I-A set forth herein are administered systemically and/or locally to human or veterinary patients to... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8012115 | Optic nerve implants Methods and devices for delivering therapeutic substances into the eye. An implant containing the therapeutic substance is implanted at least partially within the optic nerve and the therapeutic substance then elutes from the implant. The implant may have a lumen or... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8007525 | Method for endovascular management of body temperature The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7991475 | High density micromachined electrode arrays useable for auditory nerve implants and related methods Devices, systems and methods that comprise or utilize implantable electrode arrays for neural stimulation and/or sensing. In some embodiments, the electrode array is implanted or inserted into the auditory nerve and is used to deliver electrical impulses to/receive ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7963991 | Spinal implants and methods of providing dynamic stability to the spine Spinal implants and methods to repair annular defects in intervertebral discs and provide dynamic stability to the spine in the vicinity of a repaired disc are described. Some implants include head and tail portions. In some embodiments, the head portion of an impla... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7959643 | Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation with concurrent hypothermia Devices, systems and methods for treating disorders characterized by low cardiac output. The devices, systems and methods use intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in combination with hypothermia of all or a portion of a human or veterinary patient's body to improve... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7959641 | Tubular cutter device and methods for cutting and removing strips of tissue from the body of a patient Methods and devices for cutting strips of tissue from masses of tissue inside or outside of the bodies of human or animal subjects. The device generally comprises a) an elongate cutting tube that has a distal end and a lumen that opens through an opening in the dist... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7946996 | Vascular introducer with temperature monitoring probe and systems for endovascular temperature control An introducer sheath/temperature probe assembly that is insertable into a blood vesel of a human or veterinary patent to measure the temperature of blood flowing through that blood vessel. The introducer sheath/temperature probe assembly may be used in conjunction w... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7946731 | Power LED channel letter lighting module Light Emitting Diode (LED) modules that generally comprise a) a frame or housing, b) a circuit board that comprises a solid state circuit and is mounted on the frame or in the housing, c) one or more LEDs connected to the solid state circuit and d) at least one of t... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7846193 | Inhibition of platelet activation, aggregation and/or adhesion by hypothermia A method for treating acute coronary syndromes (i.e., unstable angina or non-Q-wave MI) or transient ischemic attacks in a human or animal patient by placing a heat exchange apparatus in the patient's vasculature and using that heat exchange apparatus to cool the pa... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7842034 | Electrosurgical devices and methods for selective cutting of tissue Methods and devices for cutting or coagulating. A device comprises a) an elongate member having a distal end, b) at least one foot member extending from the distal end of the elongate member, said foot member having a upper surface and a lower surface, c) an electri... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7821212 | Networkable controllers for LED lighting LED controller devices (e.g., color changing modules) that may be connected to an LED fixture (e.g., an LED light strip or series of LED light strips) having multicolored LED lights or LED's which otherwise vary in intensity, color, brightness, etc. In some embodime... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7803150 | Devices, systems and methods useable for treating sinusitis Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7802903 | LED festoon lighting Light emitting diode (LED) modules useable in festoon-type lighting applications and lighting systems incorporating such modules. The LED module generally includes a circuit board having one or more LEDs mounted in a heat sink member. Contact members are attached to... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7793659 | Bymixer apparatus and method for fast-response, adjustable measurement of mixed gas fractions in ventilation circuits A bymixer device and method which provides fast-response, accurate measurements of mixed inspired and/or expired gas fractions in open or closed ventilation circuits and/or in circle circuits used in anesthesia and/or critical care. The bymixer device may include a ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7785315 | Methods for irrigation of ethmoid air cells and treatment of ethmoid disease Devices, systems and methods for stenting, spacing, draining, ventilating and/or delivering drugs and other therapeutic or diagnostic substances to desired locations within the bodies of human or non-human animal subjects, including methods and systems for treating ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7780653 | Methods and apparatus for vision correction Methods and apparatus/articles of manufacture for improving or correcting vision in an eye of a human or animal subject. A quantity of corneal tissue is removed from the subject's eye. Thereafter, a corneal cap is affixed to the anterior surface of the subject's eye... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7772408 | Substituted 5-alkoxypsoralens as inhibitors of potassium channel activity in lymphocytes and other cells Compositions of matter comprising 5-phenylalkoxypsoralen compounds and their method of synthesis and use. The compounds are useable to treat diseases or disorders in human or veterinary patients, including autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. The compound... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7771460 | Methods and apparatus for regional and whole body temperature modification Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7749726 | Methods for identifying and isolating stem cells Methods and systems for a) identifying and isolating stem cells, b) assessing mitochondrial distribution and structure in living cells and c) performing fluorescence microscopy on living cells while the cells remain within a condition-controlled cell culture chamber... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7654997 | Devices, systems and methods for diagnosing and treating sinusitus and other disorders of the ears, nose and/or throat Sinusitis, enlarged nasal turbinates, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, allergic conditions, facial fractures and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7648367 | Anatomical models and methods for training and demonstration of medical procedures Anatomical models representing one or more anatomical structures of a human or non-human animal and related methods for demonstrating, training, promotion and sale of medical, cosmetic and surgical products or procedures. A working device is inserted into the anatom... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7601768 | Antifogging coating composition and article coated therewith An antifogging paint composition for forming an antifogging coating film without generation of the running water trace. The antifogging paint composition contains a block or grafted copolymer comprising a hydrophilic polymer part formed from a vinyl monomer having a... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7592016 | Methods for preparing and using implantable substance delivery devices Method for preparing an implantable device for a sustained delivery of a substance within a body of a human or an animal subject, the method including; dissolving a biocompatible polymer in a suitable solvent solution to produce a polymer-solvent solution; adding th... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7566341 | Multiple lumen heat exchange catheters Catheter devices and methods for intravascular heating and/or cooling of human or veterinary patients. The catheter devices generally comprise catheters having inflow and outflow lumens and at least one curvilinear balloon connected to the inflow and outflow lumens ... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7557138 | 5-phenoxyalkoxypsoralens and methods for selective inhibition of the voltage gated 1.3 potassium channel Compositions of matter comprising 5-phenoxyalkoxypsoralen compounds and their method of synthesis and use. The compounds are useable to treat diseases or disorders in human or animal subjects, including autoimmune diseases. The compounds inhibit potassium channels, ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7544671 | Stabilized hyaluronan preparations and related methods Stabilized hyaluronan preparations wherein hyaluronan is combined with a polyglycol, such as polyethylene glycol. Stabilized hyaluronan preparations of this invention may maintain their viscosity and lubricity for extended time periods (e.g., 2 years) without requir... | 06/09/2009 |
| 6729348 | Coupling assembly for petroleum liquefied gas with quick fastening automatic disconnection and retention and relief valve It has a fastening system (FIG. 1 ) of manual operation by a simple effort, being this system designed in order to disconnect the system in case of an internal increase of pressure occur protecting this way the rest of the system and the gas supply from this ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 7531151 | Powdered metals extracted from acid mine drainage and their use in the manufacture of pressed metal articles Acid mine drainage is treated to form a wet meal-containing precipitate. Such wet metal containing precipitate is dried and processed to form a powder which contains one or more metals. The powder (alone or in combination with other metal powders or other additives)... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7510569 | Use of intravascular hypothermia during angioplasty procedures Methods and apparatus for preventing myocardial infarction, or lessening the size/severity of an evolving myocardial infarction, by cooling at least the affected area of the myocardium using an intravascular heat exchange catheter. The heat exchange catheter may be ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7510568 | Valved connector assembly and sterility barriers for heat exchange catheters and other closed looped catheters A connector assembly for catheters having closed loop flow circuits, such as some balloon catheters and heat exchange catheters. The connector assembly comprises first and second connector bodies that may be connected and disconnected from one another. When the conn... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7419497 | Methods for treating ethmoid disease Devices, systems and methods for stenting, spacing, draining, ventilating and/or delivering drugs and other therapeutic or diagnostic substances to desired locations within the bodies of human or non-human animal subjects, including methods and systems for treating ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7494504 | Methods and apparatus for regional and whole body temperature modification Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7494244 | Serially controllable LED lighting systems A surface-mounted lighting system and method wherein a lamp (e.g., an LED) is mounted within a surface (e.g., a wall, the wall of a pool or spa, a panel, etc.) such that it casts light to one side of the surface. A lighting system of the present invention comprises ... | 02/24/2009 |
