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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 |
| 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 |
| 7931579 | Tissue positioner Apparatus and methods for stabilizing and/or positioning tissues or organs during surgical procedures. One feature of the positioners of the invention includes the use of one or more suction elements used to grip the organ or tissue. The main body of the suction ele... | 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 |
| 7721918 | 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... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7678098 | Venous cannula and cardiopulmonary bypass system This invention relates to a venous cannula for use in conjunction with cardiovascular examinations, treatments and surgery. The venous cannula is configured for two-stage drainage of oxygen-depleted venous blood from a central venous location via a peripheral venous... | 03/16/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7469881 | Hoist with detachable power and control unit A hoist is powered by a separate power unit. The hoist unit includes: a motor, a mounting connector, a spool, webbing, auto cut-off and a first portion of a mating electrical connector. The control unit includes a hollow pole, a hook, a second portion of the mating ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7399300 | Cardiac ablation devices and methods 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... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7395605 | 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... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7311397 | Prosthetic eye with polarized dilating pupil and cooperating polarized eyeglass lens A prosthetic eye has a white scleral portion with a simulated iris painted on the front and a horizontal polarized disc at the center of the iris. The center of the polarized disc is darkened with paint to simulate a pupil having a fairly small diameter. The back of... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7227322 | Hoist with detachable power and control unit A hoist is powered by a separate power unit. The hoist unit includes: a motor, a mounting connector, a spool, webbing, auto cut-off and a first portion of a mating electrical connector. The control unit includes a hollow pole, a hook, a second portion of the mating ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7207980 | 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... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7074180 | Visualization during closed-chest surgery An improvement in a method for closed-chest, video-assisted diagnostic or surgical treatment of a patient is provided. The improvement comprises draping a video monitor with a transparent sterile surgical drape and positioning the draped monitor within the surgical ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7036401 | Extendable spline-drive socket system A multi-piece socket system having a large internal cavity to allow a protrusion of a long rod or other workpiece to extend into the socket. The socket section has at least two pieces: a drive adaptor and a socket. Optionally, one or more extension collars may also ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7018328 | Tissue stabilizer A tissue stabilizer is disclosed that comprises a malleable planer foot integrated into a flexible membrane and is useful for stabilizing tissue such as the heart while performing surgery thereon. The malleable planar foot has an open central region and a rigid arm ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6935135 | Beaded fashion accessories for use on the body A beaded fashion accessory designed in a variety of lengths, such as 1″, 2″, 6″, 12″ and 18″. The beads may be strung on a thread or string in a straight line, or a combination of straight lines or woven into a pattern. They are then applied to the body in... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6902545 | Multichannel catheter A single, multichannel catheter is useful for extracorporeal circulation of blood to a patient undergoing cardiovascular treatments or surgery. The catheter has three independent channels and an expandable balloon at one end of the catheter. The first channel is lar... | 06/07/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6860668 | Method and apparatus for improved stiffness in the linkage assembly of a flexible arm The invention includes linkage assemblies comprising coupled links with metallic contact surfaces with improved stiffness. The inventors found significant mechanical problems with all previous descriptions of metallic contact links sufficient to preclude their comme... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6837864 | Multichannel catheter with obturator This invention is a multichannel catheter for extracorporeal circulation of blood to a patient undergoing cardiovascular treatments or surgery. The catheter has three independent channels, an obturator and an expandable balloon at one end of the catheter. The first ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6821265 | Multichannel catheter This invention is a single, multichannel catheter useful for extracorporeal circulation of blood to a patient undergoing cardiovascular treatments or surgery. The catheter has three independent channels and an expandable balloon at one end of the catheter. The first... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6766615 | Root saving plant saucer A plant saucer having a plurality of internal risers extending upward from the base of the saucer. The internal risers may be of any convenient height and shape to allow excess water to drain from one or more pots placed thereon. The risers may have a round footprin... | 07/27/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6669727 | Prosthetic eye with polarized dilating pupil and cooperating polarized eyeglass lens A prosthetic eye and a coordinating pair of glasses simulate dilation of the pupil of a normal eye. The prosthetic eye has a white scleral portion with a simulated iris is painted on the front. A polarized disc is located at the center of the iris. The po... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6653096 | Process challenge device and method A process challenge device tailored to mimic the resistance of a particular product-package combination to a particular biological inactivation, disinfection, or sterilization process. The device is used to challenge the process, thus providing a means to... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6652567 | Fenestrated endovascular graft A two-layered fenestrated vascular graft is provided for repair of diseased, damaged or aneurismal blood vessels. The fenestrated vascular graft is configured to be delivered transluminally and implanted within the lumen of a native blood vessel using cat... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6634919 | Pacifier toy Pacifier Toy with a pacifier having a rigid plastic plate and an integral resilient, centrally located nipple, and a holding ring, a child's toy having an animal shape where the face portion of the animal is framed so that it can receive the pacifier, the... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6626916 | Tissue fastening devices and methods for sustained holding strength A fastener (13) and fastener delivery device (73) for guiding, delivering and deploying the fastener (13) into tissue to provide sustained gripping forces and methods of use. The fastener (13) is curved with a spring-like or shape memory material (15) and... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6591432 | Anti-drift shower curtain having water-collecting pockets A shower curtain having one or more pockets formed near the lower edge and on the side facing the shower nozzle is disclosed. The pockets are designed to collect water while the shower is in use. The pockets have drain holes that allow the water to slowly... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6540384 | Snowboard light Snowboard Light with a centrally located hollow housing containing a light source, a reflector, a clear lens, a battery supply, an attachment means, an on off switch, and a battery door. A pair of semi rigid mirror image side members are hingably connecte... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6515590 | Book organizing device Book Organizing Device with A flat, horizontally disposed shelf like member, a fixed, vertical end panel attached to one end of the shelf member, a slidable vertical panel having a constant force spring centrally attached under the shelf member, the slida... | 02/04/2003 |
