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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183998 | System for seamless and secure networking of implantable medical devices, electronic patch devices and wearable devices A system level scheme for networking of implantable devices, electronic patch devices/sensors coupled to the body, and wearable sensors/devices with cellular telephone/mobile devices, peripheral devices and remote servers is described. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177705 | Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations via an electronic and/or transducer assembly through a dental implant are disclosed herein. The assembly may be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon the implant to form a hearing assembly. The electr... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8172747 | Balloon visualization for traversing a tissue wall Systems and methods for controllably traversing a tissue wall. In one embodiment, a distal end of a catheter is positioned and/or repositioned utilizing direct visualization out the distal end of the catheter, as facilitated by an imaging element disposed within the... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8170242 | Actuator systems for oral-based appliances Actuator systems for oral-based appliances utilizing transducers which are attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a dental or oral appliance to form a hearing aid assembly. Such oral appliances may be a custom-made device which receives incoming sound... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8160711 | Multimode device and method for controlling breathing A device and method is provided for therapeutic stimulating, augmenting, manipulating and/or controlling breathing, in combination with stimulation of auxiliary respiratory nerves or muscles including the upper airway tract, chest wall muscles or abdominal muscles. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8160690 | System and method for determining electrode-tissue contact based on amplitude modulation of sensed signal Methods and systems for monitoring contact between a medical probe and tissue are provided. A medical probe is introduced into a patient adjacent the tissue. An electrical parameter, e.g., electrical admittance, is measured between a first electrode located on the m... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8160279 | Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations via an electronic and/or transducer assembly through a dental patch are disclosed herein. The patch assembly may be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded intra-orally on a tooth or oral tissue. The electronic and ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157851 | Apparatus and methods for deployment of multiple custom-length prostheses Apparatus for delivering stents to body lumens include one or more tubular prostheses carried at the distal end of a catheter shaft, a sheath slidably disposed over the prostheses, and a guidewire tube extending from within the sheath to the exterior of the sheath t... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157032 | Robotic system and method of use A robotic system that can have a body and four flippers is described. Any or all of the flippers can be rotated. The flippers can have self-cleaning tracks. The tracks can be driven or passive. The robotic system can be controlled by, and send audio and/or video to ... | 04/17/2012 |
| D657829 | Wheel face | 04/17/2012 |
| 8150075 | Dental bone conduction hearing appliance An intra-oral hearing appliance includes an actuator to provide bone conduction sound transmission; a transceiver coupled to the actuator to cause the actuator to generate sound; and a first chamber containing the actuator and the transceiver, said first chamber ada... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147536 | Balloon catheter for multiple adjustable stent deployment A catheter configured to carry one or more stents and having an inflatable balloon for expanding a stent surrounding the balloon. The catheter is characterized in having a positioner for moving the one or more stents relative to the balloon from a first position in ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142487 | Balloon catheter for multiple adjustable stent deployment A catheter configured to carry one or more stents and having an inflatable balloon for expanding a stent surrounding the balloon. The catheter is characterized in having a positioner for moving the one or more stents relative to the balloon torn a first position in ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142426 | Methods and devices for treating tissue The invention provides a system and method for achieving the cosmetically beneficial effects of shrinking collagen tissue in the dermis or other areas of tissue in an effective, non-invasive manner using an array of electrodes. Systems described herein allow for imp... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8140164 | Therapeutic diaphragm stimulation device and method A device and method for treating a variety of conditions, disorders or diseases with diaphragm/phrenic nerve stimulation is provided. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137333 | Delivery of biological compounds to ischemic and/or infarcted tissue The delivery of biological compounds to ischemic and/or infarcted tissue are described herein where such a system may include a deployment catheter and an attached imaging hood deployable into an expanded configuration. In use, the imaging hood is placed against or ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8136667 | Cup retaining apparatus and methods Cup retaining apparatus and methods are described herein. Retaining a cup or glass within or along a plate assembly allows for the user to hold both the plate and cup or glass with a single hand. Generally, a cup or glass retaining plate assembly may comprise a plat... | 03/20/2012 |
| D655988 | Food container | 03/20/2012 |
| 8133216 | Methods and devices for treating tissue The invention provides a system and method for achieving the cosmetically beneficial effects of shrinking collagen tissue in the dermis or other areas of tissue in an effective, non-invasive manner using an array of electrodes. Systems described herein allow for imp... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8131350 | Stabilization of visualization catheters Systems for the stabilization of visualization catheters are described herein which facilitate the deployment and retraction of an imaging hood from a catheter. Such systems may include a deployment catheter and an imaging hood having one or more structural elements... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128680 | Apparatus and method for deploying an implantable device within the body The present invention provides systems and methods for deploying implantable devices within the body. The delivery and deployment systems include at least one catheter or an assembly of catheters for selectively positioning the lumens of the implant to within target... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8118767 | Gastrointestinal implant and methods for use Methods and devices for modifying the location at which bodily fluids interact with nutrients in a gastrointestinal tract having a conduit having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to divert bodily fluids from an entrance within a gastrointestina... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8116872 | Device and method for biasing and stimulating respiration A device and method is provided for biasing lung volume by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve at a low level. ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109919 | Device and method for rapid aspiration and collection of body tissue from within an enclosed body space Device and method for rapid extraction of body tissue from an enclosed body cavity. Hollow entry cannula with optional core element provides entry into body tissue space such as bone marrow. Aspiration cannula is inserted through cannula into body tissue and is mani... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109764 | Dental retention systems Dental retention systems which facilitate the adjustment or removal of an oral appliance, e.g., a crown or bridge, from a reconfigurable abutment assembly are described. The adjustable abutment assembly may be secured to an anchoring implant bored into the bones wit... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8100205 | Robotic system and method of use A robotic system that can have a body and four flippers is described. Any or all of the flippers can be rotated. The flippers can have self-cleaning tracks. The tracks can be driven or passive. The robotic system can be controlled by, and send audio and/or video to ... | 01/24/2012 |
| D652600 | Trash receptacle | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092489 | Tissue grasping apparatus A tissue grasping apparatus includes a control member, an elongated shaft, and a tissue grasping member attached to the distal end of the elongated shaft. An activation mechanism provides an user-operable connection between the control member and the tissue grasping... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8090473 | Pharmaceutical dispensing system for securely dispensing single doses The invention describes improved methods and mechanisms for providing secure access to pharmaceutical and supply items in a clinical setting. In one version of the invention, a dispensing unit has an interior housing one or more drawers. Each drawer has one or more ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8090356 | Dynamically configurable IP based wireless device and wireless networks A wireless communication and control system including a wireless device. There is a central server for storing communication protocols and control protocols and communicating the communication protocols and selectively communicating the control protocols between the... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088171 | Device and method for establishing an artificial arterio-venous fistula A shunt rivet for implementation in the aorta and inferior vena cava to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088122 | Optical ear infection treatment device and method Optical ear infection treatment device and methods are described where an LED and optical light pipe are used to deliver the light from the LED to the middle ear of a patient to reduce bacterial growth and/or eliminate bacteria. Typically, the device is placed in th... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088119 | Methods and devices for treating tissue Device and method are provided for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries to the spine by injecting drugs into the diseased or injured area. The device and method of the subject invention provide improvements to patient and operator safety, along with ease-of... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087413 | Attenuation of environmental parameters on a gastric lumen The attenuation or isolation of environmental parameters on a gastric lumen is described herein. Once tissue plications are formed into a gastric lumen or sleeve within a stomach, the newly formed lumen is subjected to a multitude of fluctuating stresses or pressure... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8079629 | Rain guard A rain guard assembly for providing shelter to an occupant entering or exiting a vehicle is described. Generally, the retractable rain guard assembly may comprise a housing integrally mounted within a roof of an automobile, a covering retractably held within the hou... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8078507 | Method for mobile electronic commerce A method and a system for real time mobile electronic commerce transactions, utilizing smart wireless RF tags, a mobile communication device, and a central server. The method describes utilization of a ubiquitous mobile communication device such as cell phone, PDA, ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8078506 | Method for mobile electronic commerce A method for having a mobile price transaction system including comparisons. The system obtains information about prices and transactions involving products and services in real time over a wireless link. The actions include making a price comparison inquiry to a ce... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8078266 | Flow reduction hood systems Flow reduction hood systems are described which facilitate the visualization of tissue regions through a clear fluid. Such a system may include an imaging hood having one or more layers covering the distal opening and defines one or more apertures which control the ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8075547 | Autoflush syringe method A two-chambered, sequentially injectable syringe is disclosed. The syringe has two concentric barrels, substantially cylindrical in shape. The outer barrel has an open end adapted for receiving an inner barrel/first piston. The inner barrel/first piston contains a f... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8075533 | Autoflush syringe A two-chambered, sequentially injectable syringe is disclosed. The syringe has two concentric barrels, substantially cylindrical in shape. The outer barrel has an open end adapted for receiving an inner barrel/first piston. The inner barrel/first piston contains a f... | 12/13/2011 |
