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Last date: December 29, 2009

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7638120	High transgene expression of a pseudotyped adeno-associated virus type The present invention related to methods and compositions comprising recombinant vectors comprising chimeric capsids and recombinant pseudotyped vectors with non-native capsid protein(s). The recombinant vectors of the invention confer an altered tropism that permit...	12/29/2009
7455683	Methods and devices for repairing triangular fibrocartilage complex tears Methods and devices for repairing the TFCC of a patient's wrist are provided. In general, the device includes first and second anchor bodies that are connected to one another by a suture. The first anchor body is configured to be passed through a portion of the TFCC...	11/25/2008
7435219	Surgical retractor positioning device A surgical retractor positioning device is provided to create a surgical working field in a minimally invasive and flexible manner. In one embodiment, the device can include a frame and an arm connected to the frame. The arm can include a proximal end, a distal end ...	10/14/2008
7376175	Wireless communications systems and methods for cache enabled multiple processor based multiple user detection The invention provides methods and apparatus for multiple user detection (MUD) processing. One aspect of the invention provides a multiprocessor, multiuser detection system for detecting user transmitted symbols in CDMA short-code spectrum waveforms. A first process...	05/20/2008
7343760	Body jewelry Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second ter...	03/18/2008
7341591	Anterior buttress staple An anterior buttress staple and screw system is provided that can be used to hold an implant such as a disc prosthesis in place and thereby prevent its migration out of the spinal column. The buttress staple comprises a screw locking plate having a screw locking des...	03/11/2008
7337256	Distributed control system with multiple control levels and/or downloading A field controller for use in a distributed control system including an area controller and at least one field controller. The field controller manages at least one controlled device in an industrial process operation. The field controller comprises a processor modu...	02/26/2008
7331940	Percutaneous access device A percutaneous access device is provided including a sleeve having an inner lumen extending therethrough that is adapted to slidably receive a catheter, and at least one flange disposed around the sleeve and adapted to be positioned adjacent a tissue surface. In a p...	02/19/2008
7329789	Method for extraction and concentration of carotenoids using supercritical fluids Carotenoids are extracted and/or enriched from a mixture containing such compounds. The extraction/enrichment process involves the use of liquefied or supercritical solvents to extract lipids and carotenoids from carotenoid-containing substrates. The extraction proc...	02/12/2008
7309355	Flexible tibial sheath A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, an...	12/18/2007
7302462	Framework and methods for dynamic execution of digital data processor resources The invention provides, in one aspect, an improved digital data processing system of the type having a plurality of execution resources, including a central processing unit (CPU) and one or more further execution resources (or “components”). The improvement is c...	11/27/2007
7300439	Porous resorbable graft fixation pin A bioimplantable tissue fixation device is provided for use in repairing and replacing torn or damaged connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons. The device includes an elongate body formed of a bioresorbable material including an outer surface, a proximal end...	11/27/2007
7297149	Surgical clip applier methods A surgical clip applier and methods for applying surgical clips to a vessel, duct, shunt, etc., during a surgical procedure are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a surgical clip applier is provided having a housing with a trigger movably coupled thereto and an ...	11/20/2007
7272815	Methods and apparatus for control configuration with versioning, security, composite blocks, edit selection, object swapping, formulaic values and other aspects Methods and apparatus for configuring process, environmental, industrial and other control systems generate and/or utilize models representing configurations of control systems and/or the systems controlled by them. Records of changes to the models or the configurat...	09/18/2007
7264620	Variable laminoplasty implant A vertebral implant comprising a first base configured for securing to a first cut portion of a vertebra, and second base configured for securing to a second cut portion of the vertebra. A connecting member is configured to associate the first and second bases at a ...	09/04/2007
7261738	C-shaped disc prosthesis Exemplary implants and methods are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae. In one embodiment, an implant is provided having a shape that allows the implant to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae using a posterior approach while avoiding contact with the sp...	08/28/2007
7257816	Digital data processing apparatus and methods with dynamically configurable application execution on accelerated resources The invention provides, in one aspect, an improved digital data processing system of the type having a plurality of execution resources, including a central processing unit (CPU) and one or more further execution resources (or “components”). The improvement is c...	08/14/2007
7235082	Device for insertion of implants A device and method, which can be used for insertion of surgical implants, are provided in which the device includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one moveable element. In a particular embodiment, the moveable element is disposed withi...	06/26/2007
7235060	Hydrocephalus shunt system with endoscopic placement features A shunt system for controlling the flow of fluid from one region of a patient to a different region of the patient's body. The shunt system includes endoscopic placement features so that the system can be placed endoscopically in a minimally invasive surgery. Also p...	06/26/2007
7232455	Wedge shaped suture anchor and method of implantation A suture anchor is described which in one form may be easily fabricated from extruded material by angular cuts and bore holes which provide an offset pulling force to the suture. In an alternate and preferred embodiment the suture anchor is injection molded having a...	06/19/2007
7226441	Catheter with block-overriding system A catheter is provided having a plurality of fluid entry ports formed therein and in communication with an inner lumen of the catheter. One or more of the fluid entry ports includes a fluid-permeable barrier extending there across. In a preferred embodiment, a set o...	06/05/2007
7223281	Multi-directional oral phototherapy applicator Oral phototherapy applicators are disclosed that are sized and shaped so as to fit at least partially in a user's mouth and have at least one radiation emitting element coupled to an apparatus body to irradiate a portion of the oral cavity with phototherapeutic radi...	05/29/2007
7220272	Composite staple and method for using same An anastomosis staple comprising of a plurality of vessel engaging members and a binding structure holding the vessel engaging members together is described. The binding structure has at least one bioabsorbable element. The binding structure is rigid enough to allow...	05/22/2007
7203221	Load balancing computational methods in a short-code spread-spectrum communications system The invention provides methods and apparatus for multiple user detection (MUD) processing that have application, for example, in improving the capacity CDMA and other wireless base stations. One aspect of the invention provides a multiprocessor, multiuser detection ...	04/10/2007
7192413	Needle guard having inherent probe directing features A needle or puncture guard that has inherent probe directing features for use in an in-line configured shunt valve is provided. The guard comprises a base member configured for mounting within the domed reservoir of the shunt valve, and a guide wall seated on the ba...	03/20/2007
7175418	Melt control system for injection molding A method and apparatus for proportioning flow and controlling pressure to a gate of an injection mold. The invention decouples the control surface from the gate closure to reduce the required actuation force. Methods for estimating the pressure and flow rate enterin...	02/13/2007
7175624	Bone plate and screw system allowing bi-directional assembly Bone screws and bone plates are provided that offer the surgeon the ability to either assemble the screws to the plate, or the plate to the screws, depending on the surgeon's preference and the patient's circumstances. The bone screws and bone plates of the present ...	02/13/2007
7163551	Surgical stapling device A surgical stapling device is provided having a shaft, a surgical staple slidable longitudinally within the shaft, and a staple-firing mechanism for driving the staple towards the forward end of the housing, bending the staple to bring the free ends of the legs towa...	01/16/2007
7156803	Devices for controlling fluid flow through a medium A fluid flow system for preparing an implantable substrate is provided having a fluid permeable container that is capable of retaining a biocompatible, implantable substrate, and a driver mechanism for subjecting fluid to a constant force to induce a selected, contr...	01/02/2007
7153905	Hyperbranched dendron and methods of synthesis and use thereof Hyperbranched dendron (HD) polymers are synthesized using low molecular weight polyethyleneimine (BPEI-L) as a core and used for gene delivery. The obtained polymers display low toxicity and efficient gene delivery at low nitrogen-to-phosphate (N/P) ratios. Using su...	12/26/2006
RE39451	Double-lumen catheter A catheter is described. In one embodiment, the catheter includes: a shaft segment including a shaft segment uptake lumen and a shaft segment return lumen; and a distal end segment coupled to the shaft segment, the distal end segment including a distal end segment u...	12/26/2006
7141074	Variable depth drill with self-centering sleeve A surgical drill assembly is provided that includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end adapted to mate to a driver mechanism, and a distal end having a bone preparation element formed thereon. An elongate, hollow sleeve is coupled to, but slidably disposed arou...	11/28/2006
7125426	Locking cap assembly for spinal fixation instrumentation A spinal anchor assembly for securing a fixation element includes an anchor element and a twist-in cap. The anchor element is configured for attachment to a bone, typically by comprising a mono- or polyaxial screw or hook, and includes a proximal portion having an o...	10/24/2006
7115100	Tissue biopsy and processing device A tissue biopsy and processing device for capturing and processing a tissue sample is provided. In general, the device includes a biopsy member adapted to remove a tissue sample from a patient's body, and a processing apparatus adapted to receive the tissue sample f...	10/03/2006
7111768	Surgical stapling device A surgical stapler comprises an elongate housing 10 and a surgical staple 14 slidable longitudinally within the housing towards the free forward end thereof. The back 18 of the staple has a rearward extension 22. An actuator 16 is ...	09/26/2006
7112222	Anterior lumbar interbody fusion cage with locking plate A spinal fixation assembly is provided including a fusion cage with posterior, anterior, superior, and inferior faces, and a plate having at least one aperture for receiving a bone screw and having a mating element adapted to slidably engage and mate to the anterior...	09/26/2006
7108709	Surgical staple A generally U-shaped surgical staple comprises a base 10 and a pair of generally “L”-shaped legs 12 extending substantially perpendicularly from opposite ends of the base respectively. The legs 12 in use of the staple are bent through approx...	09/19/2006
7108680	Closed-loop drug delivery system A delivery system for a drug or bioactive agent includes an implantable pump and a delivery conduit that may be implanted in an organ or other tissue (e.g., the central or the peripheral nervous system) of a subject. A sensor is also implanted, and a controller unit...	09/19/2006
7097939	Gel-forming battery separator Gel-forming battery separators and methods for constructing them. Particles are embedded into pores of a porous support to form a composite. The chemical make-up of surfaces of the particles includes a silanol group. The composite, when contacted with an effective a...	08/29/2006
7097195	Recreational binding with adjustable suspension interface A binding system is provided that is effective for use on recreational device, such as a snowboard, and that is adapted to mate to, or that includes, a boot or other footwear worn by the user. In general, the binding system includes a base plate for support a rider'...	08/29/2006

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