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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182312 | CMP system with wireless endpoint detection system A CMP polishing pad with an optical sensor assembly embedded in the pad, connected to a transceiver and/or power supply mounted at the center of the pad or at the outer edge of the pad which communicates wirelessly with a control system. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8161684 | Window securing means and methods An assembly for securing a hinged building window (11) in closed position relative to an aperature defined by a main frame (12). The assembly includes a compressible gasket disposed between the hinged building window (11) and the main frame (12) defining the aperatu... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147434 | Resuscitation device and method A resuscitation device for automatic compression of victim's chest using a compression belt which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly which repeatedly tightens the belt and relax... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147433 | CPR chest compression monitor and method of use A chest compressions monitor for measuring the depth of chest compressions achieved during CPR. A displacement detector produces a displacement indicative signal indicative of the displacement of the CPR recipient's chest toward the recipient's spine. A signaling me... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146607 | Ventilated device for delivery of agents to and through the human scalp A method and device for administering minoxidil and other topical solutions to the scalp. The method entails administering a minoxidil preparation through a manifold that fits over the scalp of a patient, and placing a moisture barrier over the scalp for a period of... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8144827 | Method for determining a residual frequency offset, communication system, method for transmitting a message, transmitter, method for processing a message and receiver A method of determining a residual frequency offset between a transmitter and a receiver in a transmission of data via a communication channel, is described, wherein the message is transmitted from the transmitter to the receiver via the communication channel and th... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8114035 | Methods and devices for attaching a belt cartridge to a chest compression device Devices and methods for attaching a belt cartridge to a belt drive platform. A clip attached to the belt is inserted into a slot in the drive spool of the belt drive platform. The cover plate of the belt cartridge fits into a channel beam in the housing of the belt ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8096962 | Method of determining depth of chest compressions during CPR A method of processing a raw acceleration signal, measured by an accelerometer-based compression monitor, to produce an accurate and precise estimated actual depth of chest compressions. The raw acceleration signal is filtered during integration and then a moving av... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092448 | Cryosurgical system with low pressure cryogenic fluid supply A liquid cryogen fluid system for providing cryogenic liquid to a cryoprobe in a cryosurgical system for treating fibroadenomas and other lesions in the body. The system includes a cryoprobe to cryoablate a fibroademona with a treatment regimen that takes less time ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8062239 | Method of performing CPR with a modular CPR assist device using a brake to momentarily hold a belt at a threshold of tightness A system for performing chest compression for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. The system includes a motor, drive spool and associated couplings which allow for controlling and limiting the movement of the compressing mechanism and includes a control system for contro... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8038875 | Treatment apparatus for ship ballast water A practical treatment apparatus for ship ballast water, which can kill aquatic organisms contained in the ballast water, is provided by being easily incorporated in an existing ballast-water system piping in a ship. In a branch pipe 131 branched from the exis... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8027740 | Drug delivery catheters that attach to tissue and methods for their use A drug delivery catheter suited for cardiac procedures. The catheter includes a distal helical coil or other fixation and penetrating element which can be operated from the proximal end of the catheter to engage and penetrate the myocardium. Once delivered to the in... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8014718 | Wireless communication system and lift system having the same A wireless communication system for providing a radio frequency (RF) link between an enclosed environment that is at least substantially shielded from RF signals, and the outside of the enclosed environment is disclosed. The wireless communication system includes at... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8009349 | Electrically controlled optical elements and method The effective focal length of an optical system can be electronically controlled using switchable wave plates in conjunction with polarized light. ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8006908 | Data support with identifications written thereon by means of a laser beam and method for production thereof The invention relates to a data carrier into which, by a laser beam, identifiers (20, 22) are introduced in the form of patterns, letters, numbers and/or images that are visible due to local changes in the optical properties of the data carrier, effected by t... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8003030 | Process for production of gaskets The process for producing gaskets includes the steps of: forming a metal core material (2) using a stainless steel plate; treating the resulting metal core material (2) with an alkali treating solution; preparing an unvulcanized rubber molded product (... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7998105 | Method of treating coronary arteries with perivascular delivery of therapeutic agents A method of treating the intraluminal disease in a coronary artery by injecting therapeutic agents perivascularly into the myocardium near the site of disease. ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7996081 | Resuscitation device with expert system A resuscitation device for automatic compression of victim's chest using a compression belt which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly which repeatedly tightens the belt and relax... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7986743 | Method for transmitting a digital data stream, transmitter, method for receiving a digital data stream and receiver A method for transmitting a digital signal is described, wherein the digital signal is to be transmitted by a plurality of antennas and a 2-domain pre-transformation is carried out, i.e., in course of a pre-transformation modulation symbols assigned to subcarriers h... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7981287 | Self contained dissolved air flotation system A dissolved air flotation system and method for purifying fresh water. The system is self-contained within a standard shipping container, with all components disposed in-line within the shipping container. Float is removed from the flotation tank with a skimmer that... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7979036 | Fully integrated ultra wideband transmitter circuits and systems Disclosed is a novel design of a fully integrated UWB transmitter. The transmitter includes a pulse generator, a pulse modulator, and an ultra-wideband drive amplifier. A new low voltage low power pulse generator circuit is disclosed which can be fully integrated in... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7977433 | Fluororubber composition and production method of cross-linked fluororubber product A fluororubber composition including a polyol-crosslinkable fluororubber; a cross-linking accelerator comprising a quaternary ammonium salt; and a polyol crosslinking agent; wherein the weight ratio X (quaternary ammonium salt/polyol crosslinking agent) between the ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7976538 | Fast fibroadenoma treatment system and method A method of treating fibroadenomas with optimized freezing periods at a single freezing temperature and minimal thawing time between freezing periods, and a system for accomplishing the method. ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7970064 | Transmitter, method for generating a plurality of long preambles and communication device A transmitter that has a determination unit for determining a plurality of symbols (301) such that each symbol (301) has a tail component (302) and the plurality is determined in such a way that the tail components (302) are substantially... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967009 | Solar collector A glazed solar collector with a frame surrounding an absorber (3a), an insulating layer (2) disposed beneath the absorber (3a) and a cover pane (4) spaced above the absorber (3a). Absorber tubing (3b | 06/28/2011 |
| 7959496 | Flexible membrane assembly for a CMP system and method of using A flexible membrane assembly for a wafer carrier in a CMP system. The flexible membrane assemble has a flat, flexible membrane joined to a rigid cylindrical sidewall. ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7955283 | Safety mechanisms for belt cartridge used with chest compression devices with breakable link Safety mechanisms for compression belt cartridges used in chest compression devices. The safety mechanisms include a breakable link, liner socks, belt guards and a rapid-release connector. The breakable link ensures that unsafe belt tension will not occur. The liner... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7935102 | Method and apparatus for prevention of catheter air intake A system for preventing air from entering a first catheter of a multi-catheter system. Air is prevented from entering the proximal end of the first catheter by an axially elongate chamber having an impeller, the chamber being affixed to the proximal end of the first... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7920077 | Method and system for decompressing at least two two-valued symbol sequences into a three-valued communication sequence A method for decompressing at least two two-valued symbol sequences into a three-valued communication sequence is described comprising converting a first two-valued symbol sequence into an intermediate symbol sequence and symbol-wise multiplying the intermediate sym... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7901445 | Intracranial stent and method of use A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7901353 | Illuminated cannula The illumination system described below comprises an arthroscope, endoscope or other suitable surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal e... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7846112 | Compression belt system for use with chest compression devices A compression belt cartridge for use with chest compression devices. The compression belt cartridge has a double-oar shaped belt and a cover plate through which the belt is threaded. The cover plate is provided with hooks and snap latches that fit into a belt drive ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7876384 | Rear projection imaging system with image warping distortion correction system and associated method A rear projection imaging system with an image warping distortion correction system using a camera and processing unit to generate a warping map that corrects for image distortion. The warping map is generated in an iterative process by displaying a known pattern on... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7855754 | Television display cover A television display cover for covering the screen of a plasma or LCD screen when the television is not in use. The cover can be converted from existing frames, framed art, or mirrors already contained in a users' home or wall or panel for attachment of the display ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7850836 | Method of electro-depositing a conductive material in at least one through-hole via of a semiconductor substrate An initial pulse current cycle is supplied to at least one through-hole via. The pulse current cycle includes a forward pulse current. The magnitude of the forward pulse current is lower than the magnitude of the reverse pulse current. A corresponding forward and re... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7841518 | Code based access systems A system including at least two parts or stations wherein a transaction or connection between any two or more of the parts or stations is conducted or established by an access code, the access code being available to an accessed part or station and requiring an iden... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7840261 | Catheter systems and methods for placing bi-ventricular pacing leads A catheter system suitable for implanting pacemaker leads. A guide catheter is provided with steering capability, and the necessary steering components are modified to permit the catheter to be sliced during withdrawal, so that the proximal forced applied to the pac... | 11/23/2010 |
| D627877 | Syringe | 11/23/2010 |
| 7824356 | Method and apparatus for removal of gas bubbles from blood A system is disclosed for removing gas bubbles from blood during circulatory assist procedures. Such bubbles are generated, along with particulate matter, in an extracorporeal circulatory bypass system by the pump, oxygenator and other components. Filters are used i... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7818049 | ECG signal processor and method An ECG signal processing system which removes the CPR-induced artifact from measured ECG signals obtained during the administration of CPR. ... | 10/19/2010 |
