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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8075478 | System, apparatus, and method for viewing a visually obscured portion of a cavity A system, apparatus, and method for viewing a visually obscured portion of a body cavity. The system includes an endoscopic-type instrument, an imaging apparatus, and a human interface apparatus. The endoscopic-type instrument includes a face tip assembly connected ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7992405 | Drain pan and method for fabricating a drain pan A drain pan and a method for fabricating a drain pan for use with an air conditioner, the drain pan having a plastic drain having plastic threads, with an insert disposed within the plastic drain to prevent the fracturing of the plastic threads when a steel pipe is ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7926848 | Light weight beam and truck frame utilizing a light-weight beam A light weight beam, a truck frame utilizing a light weight beam, and a method of assembling a truck frame, each include a composite box beam. ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7882737 | Foldable measuring container Embodiments of the present invention provide for a foldable container adapted to measure a volume of liquid. The container comprises a box and a bag. The bag is preferably a substantially transparent plastic bag that lines an interior of the box. The box is converti... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7770506 | Armored cab for vehicles An armored cab for a vehicle is provided, the cab including multiple layers of armoring material, and having a shape to assist in the deflection of radar and the various types of ordinance which may be fired or exploded against the armored cab. ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7393510 | Decontamination of process streams A method for removing contaminants from a process stream that includes the use of reticulated material to filter the process stream in a vessel located upstream of a process unit. The reticulated material can be used with other conventional filter media within the v... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7390410 | Method and apparatus for the anaerobic treatment of waste A method and apparatus for the anaerobic treatment of waste water is described which includes a plug flow bioreactor containing a single bed of inert microbial attachment media and anaerobic microorganisms, and having at least one baffle member which forms a first z... | 06/24/2008 |
| 5683453 | Apparatus for bilateral intra-aortic bypass A bilateral intra-aortic bypass graft and method and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm includes two tubular grafts which are intraluminally delivered to the aorta and secured to the aorta by the expansion and deformation of two expandab... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5656036 | Apparatus for occluding vessels A vessel occluder for providing permanent occlusion of a vessel in a person utilizes a flexible closure member attached to at least one metallic radially expandable, generally tubular shaped stent, the flexible closure member having a generally tubular sh... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5643208 | Balloon device for use in repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm An aortic graft for intraluminal delivery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm is provided with at least one wire which is woven into the distal, or lower, end of the graft, which wire permits the distal end of the graft to conform to, and sealingly eng... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5622187 | Method and apparatus for patient positioning for radiation therapy A method and apparatus for positioning a patient upon a treatment table of a linear accelerator includes a camera secured to the gantry of the linear accelerator and a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted with respect to the patient which are viewed... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5596619 | Method and apparatus for conformal radiation therapy A method and apparatus for conformal radiation therapy, with a radiation beam having a pre-determined, constant beam intensity, treats the entire tumor volume of a patient's tumor, and the beam intensity of the radiation beam is spatially modulated across... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5591229 | Aortic graft for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm An aortic graft for intraluminal delivery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm is provided with at least one wire which is woven into the distal, or lower, end of the graft, which wire permits the distal end of the graft to conform to, and sealingly eng... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5578071 | Aortic graft An aortic graft for intraluminal delivery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm is provided with at least one wire which is woven into the distal, or lower, end of the graft, which wire permits the distal end of the graft to conform to, and sealingly eng... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5578072 | Aortic graft and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm An aortic graft, and method and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm includes a tubular graft which is intraluminally delivered through the aorta and secured to the aorta by the expansion and deformation of a thin-walled tubular member.... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5571171 | Method for repairing an artery in a body An aortic graft, and method and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm includes a tubular graft which is intraluminally delivered through the aorta and secured to the aorta by the expansion and deformation of a thin-walled tubular member.... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5571170 | Method and apparatus for bilateral intra-aortic bypass A bilateral intra-aortic bypass graft and method and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm includes two tubular grafts which are intraluminally delivered to the aorta and secured to the aorta by the expansion and deformation of two expandab... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5571173 | Graft to repair a body passageway An aortic graft for intraluminal delivery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm is provided with at least one wire which is woven into the distal, or lower, end of the graft, which wire permits the distal end of the graft to conform to, and sealingly eng... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5558746 | Apparatus for quenching a gas stream in the production of vinyl chloride monomer A method and apparatus for quenching a gas stream in the production of vinyl chloride monomer includes the use of a knock back condenser and a plurality of column fractional distillation trays disposed within the quench column, and a liquid stream of 1,2-... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5553553 | Furnace and method for securing a thermostat to a furnace A warm air furnace and method for securing a thermostat to a wall of a warm air furnace utilizes a thermostat mounting flange which has its ends forced inwardly into openings formed in a wall of the furnace, and the thermostat may be secured to the wall o... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5535501 | Furnace and method for securing a thermostat to a furnace A warm air furnace and method for securing a thermostat to a wall of a warm air furnace utilizes a thermostat mounting flange which has its ends forced inwardly into openings formed in a wall of the furnace, and the thermostat may be secured to the wall o... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5528926 | Method for pressure testing valves A method and apparatus for pressure testing valves utilizes a seal plate having a mounting plate disposed on one of its ends and a sealing surface on its other end, and a mounting plate cradle is provided for releaseably securing the mounting plate to a c... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5522880 | Method for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm An aortic graft, and method and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm includes a tubular graft which is intraluminally delivered through the aorta and secured to the aorta by the expansion and deformation of a thin-walled tubular member.... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5507921 | Method for quenching a gas stream in the production of vinyl chloride monomer A method and apparatus for quenching a gas stream in the production of vinyl chloride monomer includes the use of a knock back condenser and a plurality of column fractional distillation trays disposed within the quench column, and a liquid stream of 1,2-... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5494096 | Investment casting process An investment casting process utilizes a temporary mold which is formed by pouring a liquid over a positive pattern, and cooling the liquid until it solidifies. The positive pattern is removed, and a temporary pattern is formed by pouring another liquid i... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5447544 | Air filtering apparatus An air filtering apparatus and filter mounting device for sealing a filter within an air filtering apparatus, utilizes at least one cam surface to force a filter to compress a gasket to provide an effective seal between the air filter and its associated a... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5443466 | Method and apparatus for treating fractures of a bone A nailing system, condylar anchor, and method for treating fractures of a bone include an intramedullary nail, whose lower end passes through a condylar anchor in a sliding and mating relationship, whereby the patient may exert weight upon the bone and re... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5437263 | High efficiency furnace method and apparatus An upflow/downflow high efficiency furnace includes a means for mounting a secondary heat exchanger by use of a hinge member, which permits the furnace to be installed in either an upflow or downflow mode of operation, without any modification to the furn... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5411095 | Apparatus for cementing a casing string A method and apparatus for cementing a casing string utilizes a port collar which may be hydraulically opened and mechanically closed, and permits the passage of downhole tools through the port collar, without opening the port collar.... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5411026 | Method and apparatus for lesion position verification A method and apparatus for verifying the position of a lesion in a patient's body compares the location of the lesion in CT slices with the position of the lesion in ultrasound images taken while the patient lays on the treatment table of a linear acceler... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5404590 | Football helmet motion restrictor A football helmet motion restrictor is provided which can be adjusted to vary its size, and does not reduce the size of the neck opening of the shoulder pads to which the motion restrictor is mounted.... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5382261 | Method and apparatus for occluding vessels A vessel occluder for providing permanent occlusion of a vessel in a person utilizes a flexible closure member attached to at least one metallic radially expandable, generally tubular shaped stent, the flexible closure member having a generally tubular sh... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5382142 | Wall pump having backwash valve actuator A backwash valve for use in a sucker-rod actuated fluid pump, may be selectively actuated to permit both the standing and traveling ball valves to be unseated at the same time permit the pump to be backwashed and/or the production tubing string drained.... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5368543 | Tissue compensation apparatus A tissue compensation system and method for making a tissue compensator utilizes a plurality of elongate rods, one end of which contact the treatment surface on the patient, and the other end of which contact and deform a flexible membrane containing a qu... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5360443 | Aortic graft for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm An aortic graft, and method and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm includes a tubular graft which is intraluminally delivered through the aorta and secured to the aorta by the expansion and deformation of a thin-walled tubular member.... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5347981 | Pilot pressure switch and method for controlling the operation of a furnace A pilot pressure switch for a furnace detects the fluid pressure within the pilot line for a pilot flame, and upon the fluid pressure in the pilot line exceeding a predetermined value, an electrical signal from a thermostat may be passed to a furnace blow... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5340240 | Offshore support structure An offshore support structure utilizes a central support structure having four substantially parallel tubular legs, and three outrigger support structures associated with the base of the central support structure.... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5325925 | Sealing method and apparatus for wellheads A metal-to-metal sealing method and apparatus for use on oil and/or gas wells, utilizes an upper seal member and a lower seal member, wherein the energizing of the seal members is staged to cause the lower seal member to become sealingly engaged. before t... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5316023 | Method for bilateral intra-aortic bypass A bilateral intra-aortic bypass graft and method and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm includes two tubular grafts which are intraluminally delivered to the aorta and secured to the aorta by the expansion and deformation of two expandab... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5308194 | Offshore support structure apparatus Apparatus for supporting a vertical member in an offshore environment, utilize support members which are secured to the vertical member by a doubler plate which is guided into an abutting relationship with the vertical member.... | 05/03/1994 |
