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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8184284 | Laser-processed substrate for molecular diagnostics Apparatus for use in performing a diagnostic assay of an analyte, the apparatus comprising a base that has been structured using laser processing so as to provide at least one patterned surface by melting and resolidification of the base, wherein the patterned surfa... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177810 | Methods of annulus and ligament reconstruction using flexible devices Methods for providing a flexible spinal stabilization system operative to prevent lateral bending, extension, and rotation across two or more adjacent vertebrae are described. Broadly, the invention utilizes a pair of connectors on each vertebrae, and flexible elong... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8167954 | Implant with composite coating Systems and methods are described for implants with composite coatings to promote tissue in-growth and/or on-growth. An implant includes: a substrate; a structured surface formed on at least a portion of the substrate; and a biocompatible coating deposited on at lea... | 05/01/2012 |
| D658778 | Sterilizing rack | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162993 | Methods of anterior fixation and stabilization of a spinal segment Methods for spinal stabilization operative to prevent lateral bending, extension, and rotation across two or more adjacent vertebrae are described. Broadly, the method includes placing two or more anchors at each vertebral level, passing one or more sutures through ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8152899 | Method and apparatus for purging unwanted substances from air An air filter for purging unwanted substances from air, the air filter comprising: an acid-purging stage, wherein the acid-purging stage comprises an air-permeable skeleton which has an acid-neutralizing substance mounted thereto, ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8143536 | Switch A switch (1) for converting mechanically generated movements into electrical switching signals, consisting of a cover (2) and a carrier plate (3) at a distance from one another and fixedly connected together, a switching element (4) that ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142412 | Method and apparatus for delivering oxygen and/or other gases to tissue A system comprising: a hollow tube having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending between the distal end and the proximal end; at least a portion of the tube comprising a porous membrane; and a gas-rich perfluorocarbon solution incorporated in the porous... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8123500 | Diaphragm pump In a diaphragm pump with two diaphragms disposed in a pump housing and actuated by an adjusting piston which can be acted on alternately and which is arranged in between the diaphragms, the diaphragms are fixed with curvatures facing one another, or a curvature faci... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8122664 | Insulating and waterproofing membrane An insulating and waterproofing membrane for over-lying attachment to a foam insulation layer of material fixed to a roof or other structure, the membrane including a first layer of a flexible foam material for over-lying attachment to the foam insulation layer, a s... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8118022 | Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with safety quick disconnect for permitting safe and ready access to a replacement breathing component A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) comprising: a mouthpiece; a breathing component; and a safety quick disconnect comprising: a valve body; a valve spool comprising an L-shaped channel formed such that when the valve spool is appropriately rotated, the L-sh... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8105183 | Celluloid-free table-tennis ball The invention relates on one hand to a celluloid-free table-tennis ball, preferably having a diameter of 38.5 to 48 mm, a weight between 2.0 and 4.5 grams, and a shell thickness (approximately) between 0.20 mm and 1.30 mm, where the shell is composed of plastic, who... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104543 | Gauge wheel for use with a conventional row planter assembly A row planter assembly comprising: a frame; an opening disk rotatably mounted to the frame; and a gauge wheel rotatably mounted to the frame and disposed alongside, but spaced from, the opening dis... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104245 | Method for waterproofing a structural surface A roof/wall structure includes a substantially rigid substrate and a waterproof membrane adhesively joined to an outer surface of the substrate. The membrane includes a layer of thermoplastic or elastomeric waterproof material, a layer of cushion material bound to a... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8100603 | Roller drum assembly for packing a surface A roller drum assembly includes a roller drum for rotationally engaging a surface, a frame connected to the roller drum for manually controlling movement of the assembly, a tank mounted on the frame for retaining a liquid, and conduits mounted on the frame for direc... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8100474 | Device for attaching a child car seat to an anchor member or anchor bracket of the body of a vehicle A device for releasably attaching a child seat to an anchor member connected to a body of a vehicle. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| D652923 | Endoscope | 01/24/2012 |
| 8079307 | Electric match assembly with isolated lift and burst function for a pyrotechnic device Electric match assembly for initiating a pyrotechnic device in response to a signal, the assembly comprising a first element for connection to a leader carrying the signal; a first electric match component for connection to the lift charge of the pyrotechnic device,... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8078273 | Detection and classification of neuromuscular late wave activity for the assessment of neuromuscular function A method for the assessment of neuromuscular function by the detection and classification of late wave activity, comprising: (i) pre-processing an ensemble of traces so as to attenuate noise, PFI and baseline disturbances; (ii) identifying time segments of late wave... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8074348 | Apparatus and method for fastening together structural components An apparatus and method for fastening a wood panel to a high structural strength steel frame member using self-drilling, self-tapping screws. An electrically powered rotary driver with an attached screw driver bit is carried by a pneumatically-powered telescoping dr... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066001 | Therapeutic device In a therapeutic device (1) for assisting respiration, clearing of mucus and expectoration by a patient by means of which an oscillating air resistance can be generated in the air flow during exhalation and inhalation, with a mouthpiece (2) having an i... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8061098 | Roof/wall structure A roof/wall structure includes a substantially rigid substrate and a waterproof membrane adhesively joined to an outer surface of the substrate. The membrane includes a layer of thermoplastic or elastomeric waterproof material, a layer of cushion material bound to a... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057631 | Apparatus and method for applying strips of thermoplastic material to thermoplastic membranes A method for applying thermoplastic strips to thermoplastic membranes, the method comprising applying a first strip to a membrane, providing apparatus comprising a housing having drive wheels thereon, a guide assembly fixed to the housing and comprising a first pair... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057097 | Transportable anatomical imaging system with radiation-protective curtains An anatomical imaging system including a scanner having an opening for receiving a patient, a transport mechanism mounted to the base of the scanner, wherein the transport mechanism comprises a movement mechanism for moving the scanner, relative to the patient, and ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052857 | Process for anodizing a robotic device A robotic device has a base and at least one finger having at least two links that are connected in series on rotary joints with at least two degrees of freedom. A brushless motor and an associated controller are located at each joint to produce a rotational movemen... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8047058 | Method and device for determining the gas pressure in evacuated bodies The invention is directed to a method and a system for using a thermal measurement method to determine the gas pressure in a vacuum element or in an evacuated body having an envelope and comprising on its exterior a flap delimited by two film faces that are joined t... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8029313 | Disposable needle electrode with identification, and alterable, connector interface An interconnect for connecting a needle electrode to a neurological testing device, the interconnect comprising: a needle-side connector and a device-side connector, wherein the needle-side connector and the device-side connector have complementary aspects so as to ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8023266 | AC photovoltaic module and inverter assembly An AC photovoltaic module includes a DC photovoltaic module for converting solar energy to DC electrical power, and an inverter for converting DC electrical power to AC electrical power, the inverter being adapted for connection to a frame portion of the module and ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8021390 | Apparatus and method for anchoring sutures A suture anchor having a conical surface and a bore in which an end of an insertion tool is inserted. The insertion end of the insertion tool is made of material having elastic properties. The bore and base of the suture anchor are angled with respect to the central... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8003909 | Emergency off switching device An emergency off switching device for disconnecting an electrically operated machine from a circuit including a plurality of operated machines, includes a housing attached to the machine against which an externally accessible actuator cap is held in an axially movab... | 08/23/2011 |
| D642547 | Cover plate for electrical devices | 08/02/2011 |
| D642541 | Cover plate for electrical devices | 08/02/2011 |
| 7980565 | Diaphragm chuck A diaphragm chuck (1) with clamping jaws (3) inserted in its chuck body (2) in a driven connection with a diaphragm (4) that can be deformed by an axially adjustable actuator (5) and is provided with clamping jaws (3) with c... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7969570 | Applications of laser-processed substrate for molecular diagnostics A method for performing a diagnostic assay of an analyte, wherein the method comprises providing a base that has been structured using laser processing so as to provide a substrate with at least one patterned surface, wherein the laser processing comprises the selec... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967851 | Method and apparatus for securing an object to bone A surgical system comprising: an object to be secured to bone, the object comprising an opening extending therethrough; and a sleeve/expander construction for securing the object to bone, the sleeve/expander constr... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963696 | Mobile computerized tomography (CT) imaging system with off-center X-ray beam A mobile CT imaging system comprising a housing having a center opening; and a CT imaging unit mounted to the housing, wherein the CT imaging unit is adapted to scan anatomical objects located within the center opening and generate images of the same, wherein the CT... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7946964 | Adjustable lateral instability feature for rowing simulator One embodiment of a lateral roll simulating assembly is provided which is adapted to attach to existing rowing exercise machines. It permits the user to experience various levels of physiological disequilibrium when a lack of proper balance control induces a sideway... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7935517 | Nanospearing for molecular transportation into cells A nanostructured molecular delivery vehicle comprising magnetic materials and configured to receive passenger biomolecules. The application of a an appropriate magnetic field having a gradient orients and drives the vehicle into a biological target, which may compri... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7917201 | Method and apparatus for determining optimal neuromuscular detection sites, novel diagnostic biosensor array formed in accordance with the same, and novel method for testing a patient using the novel diagnostic biosensor array This invention relates to the detection of bioelectric signals indicative of neuromuscular function. A mapping biosensor array is first used to identify, relative to reliable anatomical landmarks, the optimal myoelectrical detection site for the majority of the popu... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7912536 | Disposable, multi-purpose cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy testing device A disposable, multi-purpose cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy testing device which comprises a tubular body having a distal end, a proximal end and a passageway extending therebetween; at least one ECG electrode disposed on the exterior surface of the tubular body... | 03/22/2011 |
