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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8012095 | Immersion bag system for use with an ultrasound probe An immersion bag system for use with an ultrasound probe to overcome near field artifact includes a flexible thin wall thickness immersion bag with an attached flexible collar having an integral internal seal. The immersion bag contains a gel or other ultrasound tra... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012094 | Immersion bag system for use with an ultrasound probe An immersion bag system for use with an ultrasound probe to overcome near field artifact includes a flexible thin wall thickness immersion bag with an attached flexible collar having an integral internal seal. The immersion bag contains a gel or other ultrasound tra... | 09/06/2011 |
| D640095 | Drink cup | 06/21/2011 |
| 7820639 | Ophthalmic compositions including lubricant, deturgescent agent, and glycosaminoglycan and methods of using the same Ophthalmic compositions are provided that include a lubricant, a deturgescent agent, a glycosaminoglycan, and water. Methods of using the ophthalmic compositions are also provided. ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7502950 | Dual power supply switching system operating in parallel for providing power to a plurality of LED display modules A dual power supply switching system for use in an electronic sign where independent suitably sized power supplies each capable of independently powering an entire plurality of LED display modules supply power on an alternating distributed basis to the plurality of ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7496999 | Valve nut removal and replacement system A valve nut removal and replacement system including a plurality of associated tools and methods used for above ground access to, replacement of, and maintenance of worn, misshaped, abused or otherwise faulty valve nuts located at a subsurface location. A system is ... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7484715 | Modular lift assembly having telescoping member A modular lift assembly configured for attachment between two substantially parallel support beams includes a chassis, at least one lift component attached to the chassis, a telescoping stiffener, and at least one attachment assembly. The chassis has a plurality of ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7403135 | Capacitive relay takeoff swimming platform sensor system A capacitive relay takeoff swimming platform sensor system including multiple stations, timing devices and capacitive sensor devices where the presence or departure of a second swimmer on a relay takeoff swimming platform is sensed by the change in capacitance of a ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7372428 | Dish antenna with multiple contact connector assembly A dish antenna having a multiple contact connector assembly for utilization with one or more viewing systems or other systems such as two-way data exchange systems including satellite receivers and/or television receivers. The single positionable dish can be positio... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7343852 | Loose media compacting apparatus including a charging chamber with retractable walls A loose media compacting apparatus including a charging chamber with retractable walls where variable geometry components including pivotable opposed front and rear retractable charging chamber walls of a closed and compact charging chamber are retractably and expan... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7334681 | Packaging system with oxygen sensor for gas inflation/evacuation system and sealing system A storable gas inflation/evacuation system and sealing system. The systems are removably connectible to a proximal portion of a guidewire assembly which has an occlusive balloon at a distal portion. The invention includes provision for indicating the presence of oxy... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7293762 | Modular lift assembly A lift assembly having a drum rotatably mounted to a frame and linearly translatable with respect to the frame. A plurality of head blocks are connected to the frame along a helical mounting path, wherein linear translation of the drum during takeoff or take-up main... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285096 | Ultrasound probe positioning immersion shell An ophthalmologic appliance being an ultrasound probe positioning immersion shell for use in ultrasonic measurement of axial length of the eye ophthalmology and other procedures. Support members in an upper chamber and a lower chamber each provides accommodating sup... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7258325 | Modular lift assembly A lift assembly having a drum rotatably mounted to a frame and linearly translatable with respect to the frame. A plurality of head blocks are connected to the frame along a helical mounting path, wherein linear translation of the drum during takeoff or take-up main... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7226433 | Thrombectomy catheter device having a self-sealing hemostasis valve A thrombectomy catheter device having an improved hemostasis valve which is self-sealing and which functions as a one-way valve. The self-sealing hemostasis valve can be factory preset to automatically seal with or without the inclusion of a guidewire at a certain d... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220243 | Gas inflation/evacuation system and sealing system incorporating a compression sealing mechanism for guidewire assembly having occlusive device A gas inflation/evacuation system and sealing system for use with occlusive devices in vascular procedures. The gas inflation/evacuation system is removably connectable via the sealing system to a proximal portion of a guidewire assembly having a guidewire that defi... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220269 | Thrombectomy catheter system with occluder and method of using same A thrombectomy catheter system with occluder and method of using same for removal of tissue, such as thrombus and the like, from a vessel in the body. Multiple catheters and an occluder-bearing guidewire tube at a thrombus site provide for expandable deployment of a... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219799 | Packaging system with oxygen sensor A packaging system or storage arrangement that includes provision to indicate the presence of oxygen. An oxygen-sensitive material is placed inside a sealable container. Air is evacuated from the sealable container and the sealable container is sealed to isolate the... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7218216 | Referee's wireless horn indicator system Referee's wireless horn indicator system for aiding a referee in accurately officiating in a sports event. The system includes a controller and a sensory receiver. The controller includes the official time clock for the sports event, a control circuit coupled to the... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7169161 | Guidewire having occlusive device and repeatably crimpable proximal end A tubular guidewire assembly having a distal occlusive device and an extended crimpable section proximate a proximal end that is adapted to connect to a gas inflation/evacuation system. The extended crimpable section can be selectively sealed at one of a plurality o... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7161558 | Calibration system for an electronic sign Electronically programmed signs consist of any array of picture elements (pixels) that can be controlled independently to create an image. Varying the intensity of each pixel and adding multiple colors per pixel will enhance the image quality. It is currently common... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159361 | Pet door panel insert A pet door panel insert which has a vertically expandable panel assembly in the upper region thereof installs in a sliding glass patio door or other entity arrangement simply without complicated tools. A positionable structure in the expandable panel assembly is con... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137528 | Automated Meds dispenser system An automated Meds dispenser system including a staging station for systematic loading of Meds into vials and an automated Meds dispenser for receiving and for subsequent distribution of Meds containing vials at multiple times over a period of multiple days. User fri... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7118007 | Automated Meds dispenser system An automated Meds dispenser system including a staging station for systematic loading of Meds into vials and an automated Meds dispenser for receiving and for subsequent distribution of Meds containing vials at multiple times over a period of multiple days. User fri... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7119799 | Method and apparatus for monitoring wet contact touchpads Method and apparatus for monitoring wet contact touchpads where the opening of the contacts and the closing of the contacts of a wet contact touchpad are monitored and sensed by a timer/controller. The wet contact touchpad forms a capacitor which is charged to maint... | 10/10/2006 |
| D516495 | Deck boat | 03/07/2006 |
| 6980113 | Wireless scoreboard display system A wireless scoreboard display system, including at least two scoreboard displays, two controllers, a spread spectrum radio receiver in each scoreboard display, and a spread spectrum radio transmitter in each controller. Software controls the selection of a transmitt... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6972689 | Portable sign system A portable sign system being self-contained and having a digital display panel which can be hydraulically raised to a suitable height and subsequently be rotated by a worm gear which is manually driven or electrically driven by a motor. A broad based upper assembly ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6942678 | Gas inflation/evacuation system and sealing system for guidewire assembly having occlusive device A gas inflation/evacuation system and sealing system for use with occlusive devices such as occlusive balloons in vascular procedures. The gas inflation/evacuation system is removably connectible to a proximal portion of a guidewire assembly and includes an evacuati... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935520 | Rug hooking workstation A workstation (10 or 10a) facilitates hooking of rugs and provides storage of rug hooking supplies, tools, and equipment. The workstation (10 or 10a) is made up of a framework (12) with a rolling support (50) t... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926726 | Thrombectomy and tissue removal method A method for removing thrombus or other material from a natural or synthetic body vessel or cavity without the need for direct surgical access. The method includes providing a device supplying high pressure fluid to at least one distal orifice, causing high pressure... | 08/09/2005 |
| D505908 | Pontoon boat with gazebo | 06/07/2005 |
