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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162834 | Hemoglobin contrast in ultrasound and optical coherence tomography for diagnosing diseased tissue, cancers, and the like A novel contrast mechanism for diagnosing diseased tissue using Ultrasound, Doppler Ultrasonography, Optical Coherence Tomography, or optical Doppler tomography coupled with an externally applied temporally oscillating high-strength magnetic field. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147859 | Implantable material having patterned surface of raised elements and photochemically altered elements and method of making same Implantable materials having defined patterns of affinity regions for binding endothelial cells and providing for directed endothelial cell migration across the surface of the material. The affinity regions include photochemically altered regions of a material surfa... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8133717 | Stereoinversion of amino acids in a single reactor A process is described to prepare a single enantiomer of an amino acid from its opposite enantiomer or from a racemic mixture, using an oxidase biocatalyst and a supported metal catalyst in separate, sequential reactions in water. The process can be operated in batc... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128690 | Endoluminal device for in vivo delivery of bioactive agents The present invention consists of an implantable structural element for in vivo delivery of bioactive active agents to a situs in a body. The implantable structural element may be configured as an implantable prosthesis, such as an endoluminal stent, cardiac valve, ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8125648 | Polarization-sensitive spectral interferometry A polarization sensitive spectral interferometer apparatus and method for analyzing a sample. The polarization sensitive spectral interferometer apparatus and method determines polarization properties of the sample. ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8108030 | Method and apparatus to identify vulnerable plaques with thermal wave imaging of heated nanoparticles Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for the thermal imaging of cells with nanoparticles. ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8101087 | Element removal process A process and apparatus for removing elements is described herein. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8083908 | High strength vacuum deposited nitinol alloy films and method of making same A vacuum deposition method for fabricating high-strength nitinol films by sputter depositing nickel and titanium from a heated sputtering target, and controlling the sputter deposition process parameters in order to create high-strength nitinol films that exhibit sh... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8037733 | Methods and apparatus for manufacturing an intravascular stent The invention relates to methods and apparatus for manufacturing intravascular stents wherein the intravascular stent has its inner surface treated to promote the migration of endothelial cells onto the inner surface of the intravascular stent. In particular, the in... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8036732 | Hemoglobin contrast in magneto-motive optical doppler tomography, optical coherence tomography, and ultrasound imaging methods and apparatus A novel contrast mechanism for imaging blood flow using magneto-motive optical Doppler tomography (MM-ODT), Optical Coherence Tomography, and Ultrasound. MM-ODT, OCT, and ultrasound combined with an externally applied temporally oscillating high-strength magnetic fi... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8025800 | Element removal apparatus A process and apparatus for removing elements is described herein. ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7983737 | Optical coherence tomographic detection of cells and compositions Provided herein are systems and methods for the detection of cells and/or compositions using optical coherence tomography. The systems and methods comprise a plurality of magnets for applying a plurality of distinct magnetic field strengths to the cells and/or compo... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7983736 | Methods and compositions to reduce scattering of light during therapeutic and diagnostic imaging procedures Disclosed are improved methods and compositions for use in light-based in vivo imaging and treatment. The techniques described involve the use of low-scattering, oxygen-carrying blood substitutes in imaging and treatment methods, including OCT imaging. The invention... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7980289 | Endoluminal stent having mid-strut interconnecting members An endoluminal stent composed of a plurality of circumferential expansion elements arrayed to form the circumference of the stent and extending along the longitudinal axis of the stent, and a plurality of interconnecting members that interconnect adjacent pairs of c... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7929148 | Optical coherence tomography implementation apparatus and method of use Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for optical coherence tomography implementations. The OCT implementation generally applies to both spectrometer-based and swept source-based implementations of PS-FD-OCT, and also to both fiber based and bulk-op... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7865970 | Sports lifting aid A grippable sports device in the form of a band is configured for use as a lifting aid and comprises a main body for placing in a position on the limb of a sports player for use during a sports game, the main body comprising fixing means for fixing the main body in ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7853316 | Rotating optical catheter tip for optical coherence tomography The present invention relates to a rotating catheter tip for optical coherence tomography based on the use of an optical fiber that does not rotate, that is enclosed in a catheter, which has a tip rotates under the influence of a fluid drive system to redirect light... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7844321 | Rotating catheter probe using a light-drive apparatus The invention is a rotating tip catheter-imaging probe where electromagnetic energy is delivered to the distal end of a catheter and converted to mechanical energy using a light drive apparatus. The mechanical energy is then used to rotate a mirror that redirects li... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7820100 | System and method for photocatalytic oxidation air filtration using a substrate with photocatalyst particles powder coated thereon The present invention relates to an air filtration system and a method for making a photocatalytic oxidation substrate by powder coating a photocatalyst onto a metal substrate. ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815991 | Concrete cure blanket having reflective bubble layer A lightweight multilayer heat reflective concrete cure blanket having a moisture-impervious top outer layer, a moisture-impervious bottom outer layer, and the top and bottom layers sealingly connected to each other at the boundaries of the layers to form a moisture-... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7801590 | Optical coherence tomographic detection of cells and killing of the same Provided herein are systems, methods and compositions for the use of optical coherence tomography for detection of cells and for killing detected cells. A detected cell can be killed or injured by contacting a composition comprised by the cell with energy. Energy ca... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7799069 | Endoluminal cardiac and venous valve prostheses and methods of manufacture and delivery thereof This invention relates to prosthetic cardiac and venous valves and a single catheter device and minimally invasive techniques for percutaneous and transluminal valvuloplasty and prosthetic valve implantation. ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7783337 | OCT using spectrally resolved bandwidth An apparatus is disclosed for studying an object based on at least one of polarization, space, position or angle of light that has reflected from the object. An optical tomographic instrumentation of the apparatus includes a light source coupled to a source path, a ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7780873 | Bioactive complexes compositions and methods of use thereof A bioactive complex composition having enhanced oxidative stability, emulsion stability, mineral rich transparent beverages and a wide range of functional health benefits. The composition may include as a base composition individual ingredients or a synergistic blen... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7747315 | Methods and compositions to reduce scattering of light during therapeutic and diagnostic imaging procedures Disclosed are improved methods and compositions for use in light-based in vivo imaging and treatment. The techniques described involve the use of low-scattering, oxygen-carrying blood substitutes in imaging and treatment methods, including OCT imaging. The invention... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7736687 | Methods of making medical devices Scaffold-supported metal or pseudometallic film covers suitable for use as medical devices are disclosed together with methods of fabricating the devices. Methods for making the medical devices consist of either providing or forming a scaffold, then depositing a met... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7726710 | Cover and method of use Embodiments described herein provide a cover, and a method for using the cover with a surface. One embodiment of the cover comprises a flexible, substantially planar member. A plurality of reinforcing members is attached to the flexible, substantially planar member.... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7711416 | Measurement of neural functionality using phase sensitive optical reflectometry Optical methods, devices, and systems for non-invasively detecting transient surface displacements in a neuron are disclosed. Methods, devices, and systems provided may employ a phase-sensitive optical low coherence reflectometer. In addition, surface displacements ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7711413 | Catheter imaging probe and method A catheter imaging probe for a patient. The probe includes a conduit through which energy is transmitted. The probe includes a first portion through which the conduit extends. The probe includes a second portion which rotates relative to the conduit to redirect the ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7704274 | Implantable graft and methods of making same The present invention relates to an implantable endoluminal graft comprised of a microporous thin-film covering having a plurality of openings and a structural support element underlying and physically attached to the microporous thin-film covering, the microporous ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7686974 | High energy density piezoelectric ceramic materials The present invention includes methods, devices, and compositions having improved piezoelectric characteristics with high energy density. Compositions of the present invention are ceramic materials of the formula: Pb[(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7684375 | Dynamic communication and method of use A communication system and method for enhancing the effectiveness of wireless and wired systems. The communication system is comprised of a communication management system and at least one wireless communication device to initiate the communication of marketing mess... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7670690 | High strength vacuum deposited nitinol alloy films and method of making same A vacuum deposition method for fabricating high-strength nitinol films by sputter depositing nickel and titanium from a heated sputtering target, and controlling the sputter deposition process parameters in order to create high-strength nitinol films that exhibit sh... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7649305 | Piezoelectric energy harvester A mechanism for capturing mechanical energy and converting it to electrical energy for use continually charging or providing emergency power to mobile, battery-powered devices comprises a plurality of elongated piezoelectric elements mounted at one or support points... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7641682 | Compliant implantable medical devices and methods of making same Implantable medical grafts fabricated of metallic or pseudometallic films of biocompatible materials having a plurality of microperforations passing through the film in a pattern that imparts fabric-like qualities to the graft or permits the geometric deformation of... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7641680 | Endoluminal implantable stent-grafts An implantable endoluminal device that is fabricated from materials that present a blood or body fluid and tissue contact surface that has controlled heterogeneities in material constitution. An endoluminal stent-graft and web-stent that is made of an monolithic mat... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7625594 | Endoluminal device exhibiting improved endothelialization and method of manufacture thereof An implantable endoluminal device which is fabricated from materials which present a blood or body fluid and tissue contact surface which has controlled heterogeneities in material constitution. An endoluminal stent which is made of a material having controlled hete... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7608158 | Method of maintaining particle size The present invention includes particle compositions and methods of fabrication that prevent agglomeration, thereby maintaining particle size and/or shape. Particles of the present invention were prepared after embedding chemically disordered metal-containing partic... | 10/27/2009 |
