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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7940376 | Real time synthetic aperture radar processing system and method A real time SAR processing system for processing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) return signals and a method for real time processing of SAR return signals. The real time SAR processing system for processing synthetic aperture radar return signals comprises a light s... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7938786 | Vacuum timing algorithm for biopsy device A biopsy system has a cutter defining a cutter lumen along an axis. One conduit in the system is configured to provide fluid communication along the cutter lumen axis; while another conduit in the system is configured to provide fluid communication lateral to the cu... | 05/10/2011 |
| D637483 | Container | 05/10/2011 |
| D637482 | Container | 05/10/2011 |
| 7936748 | Method and apparatus for connecting a network device to a daisy chain network A network device configured to allows the connection of the network device to a network in a daisy chain configuration using a single cable. The network device is connected to a cable with two conductors by a socket that is adapted to receive a plug connected to the... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934907 | Cuffed fan blade modifications A winglet includes a vertical member and a mounting member. The mounting member is configured to facilitate the mounting of the winglet to the tip of a fan blade. The vertical member is configured to extend perpendicularly relative the tip of a fan blade. A cuff ext... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934664 | Hydronic space and water heater A compact hydronic space and water heating apparatus and system is disclosed for use in a recreational vehicle. A liquid heating medium, stored within a low pressure tank, is recirculated through a gas fired heater thereby maintaining a desired set point temperature... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7927270 | External mechanical pressure sensor for gastric band pressure measurements A merely exemplary external pressure sensing system comprises a connecting member and a pressure sensor. The connecting member is operable to connect to a syringe barrel and a needle. The connecting member comprises a conduit permitting communication of fluid from t... | 04/19/2011 |
| D636258 | Container | 04/19/2011 |
| 7918804 | Biopsy device with vacuum assisted bleeding control A biopsy device and method are provided for obtaining a tissue sample, such as a breast tissue biopsy sample. The biopsy device includes a disposable probe assembly with an outer cannula having a distal piercing tip, a cutter lumen, and a cutter tube that rotates an... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918803 | Methods and devices for automated biopsy and collection of soft tissue A biopsy device and related method are disclosed. The biopsy device disclosed includes a needle having a lateral opening for receiving tissue. The needle may be rotatable with respect to a portion of the biopsy device, such as a housing of the biopsy device, and the... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7914552 | Method of performing an end-to-end anastomosis using a stent and an adhesive A method and instruments used to performing an end-to-end anastomosis between two portions of intestinal tissue is disclosed. The method involves drawing a first portion of intestinal tissue over a portion of a bioabsorbable stent. The end of the first portion of in... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914511 | Use of biosurgical adhesive as bulking agent An exemplary method of reducing the volume of a stomach comprises providing an adhesive applier and a biocompatible adhesive. The exemplary method further comprises introducing at least a portion of the adhesive applier into the stomach and dispensing the adhesive t... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914464 | Surgical biopsy system with control unit for selecting an operational mode A surgical biopsy system is provided for removing at least one tissue sample from a surgical patient. The surgical biopsy system comprises an elongated, hollow piercer and a cutter rotatably and axially positionable relative to the piercer. The piercer has a lateral... | 03/29/2011 |
| D635237 | Fan with ground support | 03/29/2011 |
| 7896817 | Biopsy device with manually rotated sample barrel A biopsy device and method may be used to obtain a tissue sample, such as a breast tissue biopsy sample. The biopsy device includes an outer cannula having a distal piercing tip, a cutter lumen, and a cutter tube that is rotated by an integral motor and manually tra... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7895725 | Method of manufacturing a needle assembly for use with a biopsy device An improved process for manufacturing a biopsy needle assembly is provided. The process may comprise the steps of forming an aperture for receiving tissue to be sampled in an exterior surface of an elongated tube for receiving a cutter, wherein the elongated tube co... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7895088 | System permitting the display of video or still image content on selected displays of an electronic display network according to customer dictates Commercial advertisers, such as consumer product companies and the advertising agents that represent them, directly access a network of thousands of large, high resolution electronic displays located in high traffic areas and directly send their own advertisements e... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892250 | Use of biosurgical adhesive on inflatable device for gastric restriction An apparatus for forming a gastric restriction comprises an applier, an expandable member, and an adhesive. The applier comprises an elongate shaft, and is dimensioned to fit in an esophagus. The applier has a conduit configured to communicate a fluid medium. The ex... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892036 | Electrical wall tap assembly An electrical wall tap assembly comprises a central portion, a male input connector, at least one female output connector, and an electrical subassembly. In this embodiment, the electrical subassembly comprises a top cover, an upper cover, a lower cover, a bottom co... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7891578 | Liquid formations for electrohydrodymanic spraying containing polymer and suspended particles A method of providing a droplet spray, includes supplying a liquid polymer formulation within which substantially inert particulate material is suspended to an outlet and subjecting liquid issuing from the outlet to an electric field that causes the liquid to break ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7891038 | Sewer cleaning machine Disclosed herein is an improved rotary drain cleaning machine having an improved support structure that prevents walking of the machine when in use. The machine is supported upon two rear mounted wheels and a forward pedestal. ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887645 | High permeability grain oriented electrical steel The present invention provides a method of producing a high permeability grain oriented electrical steel having excellent mechanical and magnetic properties. A hot band having a thickness of about 1.5 to about 4.0 mm has a chemistry comprising about 2.5 to about 4.5... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7885820 | Expert system supported interactive product selection and recommendation Expert system supported interactive product selection and recommendation. The invention assists an agent to interact with a customer and to provide selection and recommendation of available products and/or services that offer a workable solution for the customer. Th... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7883032 | Devices and formulations Methods are described of delivering biological material, which methods include the steps of providing a liquid formulation containing the biological material, supplying the liquid formulation to an outlet and subjecting liquid issuing from the outlet to an electrica... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7881982 | Method, medium, and system for renter pre-qualification, rental facilitation, and regulatory compliance Consumers who are interested in various rental properties can create a list of those properties, and notifications of that interest can be sent to the property managers associated with those properties. A system could be implemented to send multiple notifications (e... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7881285 | Extensible interactive voice response The present invention discloses a system and method for providing interactive voice response (IVR) applications executable on individual communication devices. Unlike current IVR applications that run from centralized voice servers, the present invention describes a... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7846372 | Method of making a vegetable oil-based candle The present invention provides a method of making a candle from a vegetable oil-based candle wax that provides a smooth, solid vegetable oil-based candle having fully integrated color and fragrance. ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7846109 | Biopsy device with sliding cutter cover A biopsy device comprises a targeting set, a probe assembly, and a holster assembly, which are detachable from one another. The targeting set comprises a needle assembly having a tissue piercing tip and tissue receiving aperture. The probe assembly comprises a tissu... | 12/07/2010 |
| D628479 | Food container | 12/07/2010 |
| D628478 | Food container | 12/07/2010 |
| D628475 | Container | 12/07/2010 |
| D628474 | Container | 12/07/2010 |
| 7879068 | Feedback sensing for a mechanical restrictive device An apparatus comprises an implantable mechanically adjustable band configured to form a restriction in a patient. The band defines an inner diameter. The mechanical adjustability of the band is configured to permit the inner diameter defined by the band to be select... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7871384 | Biopsy device with variable speed cutter advance A biopsy device having a translating and rotating cutter is disclosed. The translational speed of the cutter is varied using a variable pitch member. The variable pitch member can include a shaft having a relatively coarse threaded portion for rapid cutter advance a... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7867173 | Biopsy device with replaceable probe and incorporating vibration insertion assist and static vacuum source sample stacking retrieval A biopsy device and method are provided for obtaining a tissue sample, such as a breast tissue biopsy sample. The biopsy device includes a disposable probe assembly with an outer cannula having a distal piercing tip, a cutter lumen, and a cutter tube that rotates an... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7866206 | Method and system for determination of a wheel position of wheels on a vehicle Method and system for determination of wheel position of wheels on vehicles with which Coriolis forces (Chl, Chr, Cvl, Cvr) active for the wheels (Rhl, Rhr, Rvl, Rvr) of a vehicle are determined, the Coriolis forces (Chl, Chr, Cvl, Cvr) determined for the wheels (Rh... | 01/11/2011 |
| D630681 | Book with spheres in transparent domes | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862546 | Subcutaneous self attaching injection port with integral moveable retention members A self attaching injection port has integral moveable fasteners which are moveable from a undeployed state to a deployed state engaging tissue. The fasteners may be disposed radially or tangentially, and rotated to pierce the fascia. The fasteners may be rigid or el... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7862518 | Biopsy device with telescoping cutter cover A biopsy device comprises a targeting set, a probe assembly, and a holster assembly, which are detachable from one another. The targeting set comprises a needle assembly having a tissue piercing tip, a tissue receiving aperture, and fluid sealing mechanisms. The pro... | 01/04/2011 |
