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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172830 | Composite ophthalmic microcannula Microcannulae are constructed with multiple components in a composite design, allowing the microcannulae to have varying mechanical and delivery properties that will enable ophthalmic treatments by minimally invasive means. The microcannula includes at least one fle... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8123729 | Treatment of ocular disease The invention relates to a novel apparatus for the treatment of ocular disease, particularly glaucoma. The apparatus consists of a locating device to locate Schlemm's Canal within the anterior portion of the eye and a surgical tool to access the canal for treatment.... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8096990 | Ablative treatment of the heart to improve patient outcomes following surgery Devices and methods are described for ablation of cardiac tissue for treating cardiac arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation. Devices may include a tissue contacting member for contacting epicardial tissue and securing the ablation device to the epicardial tissue ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7957820 | Conduction block verification probe and method of use Devices and methods provide for ablation of cardiac tissue for treating cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. Although the devices and methods are often be used to ablate epicardial tissue in the vicinity of at least one pulmonary vein, various embodiment... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7931596 | Ultrasound interfacing device for tissue imaging A device (10) used with high frequency ultrasound provides a replaceable barrier between the ultrasound transducer and the tissues being imaged. The device (10) provides an acoustic pathway of minimal effect on the ultrasound signals, and furthermore p... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7909761 | Atraumatic tissue retraction device Methods and apparatus for a surgical retractor include a ring, a plurality of flexible straps connected to the ring, a patch of hook or loop material connected to each strap, a coordinating patch of hook or loop material connectable to the patient's skin or the surg... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7879003 | Multichannel catheter with obturator A multichannel catheter for extracorporeal circulation of blood to a patient undergoing cardiovascular treatments or surgery has three independent channels, an obturator and an expandable balloon. The first channel is the largest and is of a size that allows for del... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7713296 | Catheter system for stenting bifurcated vessels A stenting system includes a stent delivery catheter having a catheter shaft with a step balloon mounted thereon. The step balloon has a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the proximal portion is inflatable to a larger expanded diameter than the distal p... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7695508 | Catheter system for stenting bifurcated vessels A catheter system and method are described for stenting a vessel at a bifurcation or sidebranch of the vessel. The catheter system includes a first balloon catheter, a second balloon catheter and a releasable linking device for holding the first and second balloon c... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7645296 | Catheter system for protected angioplasty and stenting at a carotid bifurcation A catheter system is described for performing protected angioplasty and stenting of a patient's carotid bifurcation. A self-expanding stent is deployed across a stenosis in the patient's carotid artery. A catheter system that includes a rapid exchange angioplasty ca... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7641684 | Catheter system for stenting bifurcated vessels A catheter system and method are described for stenting a vessel at a bifurcation or sidebranch of the vessel. The catheter system includes a first balloon catheter, a second balloon catheter and a releasable linking device for holding the first and second balloon c... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7542807 | Conduction block verification probe and method of use Devices and methods provide for ablation of cardiac tissue for treating cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. Although the devices and methods are often to be used to ablate epicardial tissue in the vicinity of at least one pulmonary vein, various embodim... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7468029 | Progressive biventricular diastolic support device A device is proposed to progressively reduce the hemodynamic cardiac symptoms of congestive heart failure as well as those induced by dilated cardiomyopathies. This device affords progressive diastolic ventricular control by offering a method for percutaneous access... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7335182 | Valved connector with closure operated by axial movement of the valve A valved connector apparatus is described having an integral opening and closing system operated by axial movement of the valve. The body of the valved connector apparatus is in a Y-shaped configuration with a main channel and a lateral channel branching off of the ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7294103 | Retractor with inflatable blades A surgical retractor is configured to provide surgical access in thoracic surgery, for example through an intercostal incision. The surgical retractor includes at least one inflated or inflatable member to cushion the ribs and surrounding tissue from injury or traum... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7254622 | Video-on-demand system A video-on-demand system provides efficient commercial distribution for renting and/or selling movies, video programs, video games and electronic data. Data input stations upload original video data from videotapes, videocassettes, videodisks or film, or from electr... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7172621 | Method of performing protected angioplasty and stenting at a carotid bifurcation A method is described for performing protected angioplasty and stenting of a patient's carotid bifurcation. A self-expanding stent is deployed across a stenosis in the patient's carotid artery. A catheter system that includes a rapid exchange balloon angioplasty cat... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7121012 | Apparatus and method for measuring and controlling pendulum motion A magnetically damped inclinometer has a shaft with attached pendulum that rotates. The rotation causes an index member to rotate past one or a set of magnets or electromagnets that are connected to the load. The magnet or electromagnet may be mounted directly the l... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7107549 | Method and system for creating and distributing collaborative multi-user three-dimensional websites for a computer system (3D Net Architecture) The present invention is a new 3D graphical user interface (3D GUI) technology that seamlessly integrates personal computer (PC) desktop, web portal, and data visualization functions in an intuitive 3D environment. This new paradigm in human computer interfaces prov... | 09/12/2006 |
| D510114 | Golf putter | 09/27/2005 |
| 6938800 | Automatic dispensing cap for squeezable bottle The non-vented automatic dispensing cap is generally formed of a body and a retainer cap. The body is threadably secured to a squeezable tube or container. The retainer cap is attached to the body. A pressure chamber is formed between the body and retainer cap. A pi... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6879067 | Orbital vibrator An orbital vibrator apparatus has a base mounted on vibration isolation mounts. An armature plate is resiliently mounted to the base by three flexural spring elements. An armature of magnetically attracted material is mounted to the armature plate. A first electroma... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6718590 | Method and apparatus for cleaning and polishing fruits and vegetables A method and apparatus for cleaning and polishing products, including fruits and vegetables, in which the product is placed in a specially constructed cleaning bag and oscillated. The rolling motion of the product cleans and polishes the surfaces of the product. The... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6464672 | Multilayer composite material and method for evaporative cooling A multilayer composite material and method for evaporative cooling of a person employs an evaporative cooling liquid that changes phase from a liquid to a gaseous state to absorb thermal energy. The evaporative cooling liquid is absorbed into a superabsor... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6428557 | Catheter system for release of embolization coils by hydraulic pressure Apparatus and methods are described for treating cardiovascular diseases with an embolization coil placement system utilizing an embolization coil and a pusher device. The embolization coil includes a releasable attachment assembly with a deformable ring-... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6294719 | Musical instrument string winder A string winding device for winding and unwinding the string on a peg of a stringed instrument has a generally cylindrical body with a slot extending inward from one end thereof. The slot has a plurality of sections, which are configured to engage differe... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6240673 | Fish hook remover A fish hook remover for humanely removing a hook from a fish is particularly useful for catch-and-release fishing. The fish hook remover has a handle for a user to manipulate, a hook engagement member, and two rods which connect the handle and the hook en... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6183855 | Flexible composite material with phase change thermal storage A highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The composite material can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental c... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6070271 | Protective helmet An improved protective helmet is made of a dual density, closed-cell, polymeric foam laminate. The inner layer is a lower density (3.8 to 5 pcf), closed-cell, polymeric foam for comfort, absorbing minor impacts and distributing impact stress over a larger... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6059808 | Implantable device and delivery system to reestablish or maintain a bodily canal The subject of the present invention is an implantable device intended to reestablish or maintain the normal passage cross section of a bodily canal, of the type comprising an elongate framework which can expand radially between a first, contracted state ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6004662 | Flexible composite material with phase change thermal storage A highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The composite material can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental c... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5873366 | Method for transmyocardial revascularization A method for performing transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) uses a cardioplegic agent to briefly stop the heartbeat long enough to create 10 to 40 carefully placed transmyocardial blood flow channels using a laser. The cardioplegic agent used may be a... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5791351 | Motion measurement apparatus This invention is an apparatus for measuring and visually displaying a user's body movement while performing a motion. Sensing means (22) such as potentiometers, are coupled to the joints of a user in order to quantitatively detect movement of the user's ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5722482 | Phase change thermal control materials, method and apparatus An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. Th... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5687652 | Oriented fiber reinforced monolithic plastic foam pallet A new and improved unitary plastic foam four-way entry pallet (10) comprising: a top deck (11), with perforated apertures (12), buttressed by a plurality of elongated support runners (13) which are profiled to receive material handling equipment; the runn... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5686897 | Self-testing electronic grounding device A self-testing electronic personnel grounding device (wrist strap) for the purpose of dissipating static electricity from an individual. It uses a built-in electronic circuitry to detect a break in the electrical continuity in the wrist strap and alerts t... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5686681 | String clamping plate extractor for Floyd Rose tremolo An extractor (30) for removing string clamping plates (26) from Floyd Rose tremolos (20) has a tongue (36) with a pin (38) which can engage hole (27) in plate (26) so that threaded element (42) when rotated will engage saddle surface (23) and apply upward... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5674237 | Safety trocar A safety trocar device is described which has an internal safety shield within the obturator of the trocar. The internal safety shield is spring loaded to extend in the distal direction to cover the cutting tip of the trocar obturator. In one embodiment, ... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5673367 | Method for neural network control of motion using real-time environmental feedback A method of motion control for robotics and other automatically controlled machinery using a neural network controller with real-time environmental feedback. The method is illustrated with a two-finger robotic hand having proximity sensors and force senso... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5618277 | Condom catheter with improved valve and retaining means A one-piece male incontinence device comprises a condom (30) having a first sheath section (32) and a second urine collecting compartment (42) divided by a skin shield (36) which incorporates a soft thread-reinforced non-return, non-invertible valve (38).... | 04/08/1997 |
