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Behavior Modification Wristwatch
A wristwatch including a watch band and a watch body having an octagon shaped perimeter and being red in color and having the word STOP thereon to resemble a stop sign.
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| 8103860 | Optional function multi-function instruction A method, system and program product for executing a multi-function instruction in a computer system by specifying, via the multi-function instruction, either a capability query or execution of a selected function of one or more optional functions, wherein the selec... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8095773 | Dynamic address translation with translation exception qualifier What is provided is an enhanced dynamic address translation facility. In one embodiment, a virtual address to be translated and an initial origin address of a translation table of the hierarchy of translation tables are obtained. Dynamic address translation of the v... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8082405 | Dynamic address translation with fetch protection In an enhanced dynamic address translation facility a virtual address to be translated and an initial origin address of a translation table of the hierarchy of translation tables are used to access a segment table entry containing a format control field and an acces... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8070335 | Fixture for a headlight unit, method for the production thereof, and front unit The invention relates to a fixture for a headlight unit, comprising fastening means (105) for attaching the fixture to a support part (102) of a front unit of a motor vehicle, a reception zone (106) for the headlight unit, and first and second s... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7962451 | Data gather scatter—redistribution machine A method, system, and computer program product to transfer data between two application data structures by copying a data gather scatter program (DGSP) from an exporting process address space where a first data structure is located, to a location in shared memory vi... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7882321 | Validity of address ranges used in semi-synchronous memory copy operations A system, method, and a computer readable for protecting content of a memory page are disclosed. The method includes determining a start of a semi-synchronous memory copy operation. A range of addresses is determined where the semi-synchronous memory copy operation ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7708740 | Method for total knee arthroplasty and resecting bone in situ A method is provided for performing a total knee arthroplasty. The method includes making a primary incision near a knee joint of a patient and resecting medial and lateral condyles of the femur of the leg to create at least one femoral cut surface. The resecting st... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7692554 | Sound generating device A sound generating device for invalid apparatus as herein defined comprises a monitoring circuit and an audible output device for outputting an audible indication corresponding to the status and/or relative proximity of the in use apparatus monitored by the monitori... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7677946 | Apparatus for child activity and occupational therapy The present invention provides interchangeable activity centers having a variety of themes, complexity, or content. Parents, teachers, therapists, or others can select, combine, and arrange two or more activity centers according to a user's interests and capabilitie... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7624032 | Method of managing the business of a medical scheme The present invention relates to a method of managing the business of a medical scheme wherein the provider of such medical scheme undertakes liability in return for a premium or contribution, and provides to members who pay such premiums or make such contributions,... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7621097 | System and method for casting column bases for a post frame structure A system and method for building foundational bases for a post frame building. The system includes a plurality of foundational base molds which are positionable in individually dug holes, defining the foot print of the building, where the molds are positioned spaced... | 11/24/2009 |
| D592948 | Moisture absorbing container | 05/26/2009 |
| D589733 | Toilet roll dispenser | 04/07/2009 |
| 7497864 | Tissue fastener and methods for using same In one embodiment, a hook fastener has a plurality of hooks and a loop fastener has a plurality of loops to secure tissues sections to one another. At least one of these fasteners has a porous surface to allow tissue ingrowth to secure the fastener to the tissue. In... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7481825 | Apparatus and method for treating a fracture of a bone An apparatus and method for treating a fracture of a bone is provided. A bone suture assembly includes a first bone plate positioned proximate to the bone. A suture is positioned through the first bone plate and across the fracture of the bone to thereby stabilize t... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7481831 | Method of securing tissue A retainer member formed of bone secures tissue relative to a bone. The retainer member forms an opening in a compact outer layer of the bone. The retainer member is enclosed in a tubular member or sleeve to prevent breaking of the retainer member during formation o... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7462200 | Method for tissue grafting The present invention provides a method for tissue grafting. The method includes obtaining tissue harvested from an individual, obtaining allograft material, placing the allograft material in a chamber, adding the tissue to the allograft material in the chamber with... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7452342 | Range of motion device The present invention provides an orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension mem... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7448920 | Wire lead guide and method for terminating a communications cable A method for terminating a telecommunications cable where the cable comprises a plurality of twisted pairs of wires. The method comprises the steps providing an interconnection module comprising a pair of contacts for each of the twisted pairs, aligning the end port... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7429266 | Method of using ultrasonic vibration to secure body tissue A suture and a suture retainer are positioned relative to body tissue. Ultrasonic vibratory energy is utilized to heat the suture retainer and effect a bonding of portions of the suture retainer to each other and/or to the suture. Portions of the body tissue may be ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7404804 | Finger orthosis The same orthosis can be used to sequentially move joints of different fingers of a hand. A hand cuff of the orthosis is mounted on the hand. Mechanisms operable to move the joints are connected to the hand cuff at locations aligned with the fingers. The mechanisms ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 6955683 | Tissue fixation device A suture anchor is formed of a material which absorbs body liquid when exposed to body liquid. The anchor may be at least partially formed of a material having a strong affinity for body liquids. This enables the anchor to absorb body liquid and expand upon being in... | 10/18/2005 |
