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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8149052 | Method and apparatus to linearize transconductors by predistortion A transconductor for providing an output current that is linear in the input voltage (Vin) comprises a main output transconductor (Ms, Mc) and a model transconductor (Msr1, Msr2, Mcr1, Mcr2) that are controlled by the same signal (Vc, Vc... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8069722 | Tank gage hatch assembly A tank gage assembly is provided including a tank gage antenna operatively couplable to a tank gage; a cover coupled to the tank gage antenna; a gage hatch flange including an opening and being coupled to the cover and structured to be coupled to a tank; and a hinge... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8053398 | Lubricant compositions, condom products and methods of making same Warming personal lubricant compositions, condom products including such compositions and methods of making such condom products are disclosed. The present warming lubricant compositions include at least about 50% by weight of a polyalkylene glycol component, prefera... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8030260 | Pre-shave compositions and methods of using same Preshave compositions and methods of using such compositions are disclosed. The present preshave compositions include at least about 50% by weight of a polyalkylene glycol component, preferably including at least two portions of different molecular weights, and an a... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7993071 | Assemblies for coupling two elements and coupled assemblies Assemblies for coupling together two elements are provided and include a first coupling member and a second coupling member. The second coupling member has a body sized and adapted to be fitted into a hollow space defined by the first coupling member. The coupling m... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7938277 | Controlled release of microbiocides A container for releasing a microbiocide component into a liquid composition susceptible to unwanted microbial growth (LCMG) includes a LCMG-impermeable casing separate and apart from an internal combustion engine housing, and having a hollow interior and at least o... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7897071 | Systems and methods for producing silicone hydrogel contact lenses Systems and methods for producing silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described. Certain of the present systems include a contact lens mold forming station, a station for filling a contact lens mold section with a lens precursor composition and for placing a second... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7883638 | Controlled release cooling additive compositions A controlled release additive composition for use in aqueous coolant systems is disclosed and comprises a core containing at least one additive component and a polymeric coating including one or more defined polymers substantially surrounding the core. The controlle... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7842007 | Apparatus and methods for isolating human body areas for localized cooling Apparatus (8) and methods are provided for facilitating medical procedures, such as providing injections to human or animal patients. The apparatus and methods mitigate against discomfort and/or pain often experienced by a patient receiving an injection for a... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7828431 | Junctionless ophthalmic lenses and methods for making same Methods for producing a junctionless ophthalmic lens are provided. Additionally, ophthalmic lenses having junctionless, three dimensional surfaces, for example, asymmetrical anterior and/or posterior surfaces, as well as molding tools used in the production of such ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7799249 | Systems and methods for producing silicone hydrogel contact lenses Systems and methods for producing silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described. Certain of the present systems include a contact lens mold forming station, a station for filling a contact lens mold section with a lens precursor composition and for placing a second... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7785092 | Systems and methods for producing contact lenses from a polymerizable composition Systems and methods of manufacturing ophthalmic lenses, for example, soft, extended wear silicone hydrogel contact lenses, are provided. The systems generally include a housing having an illuminated chamber, a carrier, for example a tray, movable in the illuminated ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7784225 | Isolation platform The present invention provides a platform for supporting various equipment and/or structure which assists in isolating such structure from vibrations (“noise”) external to the platform. Generally, the platform comprises upper and lower plates, having conical dep... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7780881 | Contact lens molds and systems and methods for producing same Contact lens molds and systems and methods for producing contact lens molds are described. The contact lens mold sections include two optical quality surfaces, a flange circumscribing at least a portion of the two optical quality surfaces, and an elongate member ext... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7758489 | Spinal disc therapy system Spinal disc therapy systems in accordance with the present invention generally include an implant element structured to have a therapeutic effect on a human or animal body when implanted into an intervertebral disc annulus or intervertebral disc nucleus. The implant... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7755514 | Precision approach path indicator systems and light assemblies useful in same Precision approach path indicator systems (PAPIs) effective in providing approach slope guidance for aircraft approaching an airport runway are provided. Such PAPIs include a plurality of light assemblies positioned on or in proximity to an airport runway and struct... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7750079 | Compositions and methods for producing silicone hydrogel contact lenses Compositions, such as lens precursor compositions, and methods for producing lens precursor compositions have been invented. The present methods include forming a premix composition, which can include one or more monomeric components, forming a macromer composition,... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7725273 | Apparatus for monitoring height of liquid in storage tank An apparatus for monitoring a height of liquid in a liquid storage tank is provided, the apparatus includes a first rotatable element rotatable in response to a change of a liquid level in a liquid storage tank and including a first magnetic component having a first... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7629436 | Contact lens extraction/hydration systems and methods of reprocessing fluids used therein The present contact lens treating systems and methods effectively remove extractable materials from contact lenses, for example, newly formed contact lenses, so that the lenses can be safely and conveniently worn, for example, for extended periods of time. Such trea... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7628485 | Contact lens having a uniform horizontal thickness profile A contact lens having a rotational stabilization mechanism thereon, such as prism ballast, and a thickness profile that reduces the torque imparted on the lens by the action of the eyelids, especially for stabilizing toric lenses. The prism ballast is provided on on... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7625427 | Apparatus and process for carbon dioxide absorption Carbon dioxide is separated from a gas stream using a supported carrier liquid membrane having a selected concentration of carrier species, the method being especially suitable for use in anaesthesia under conditions of periodic flow. ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7625084 | Contact lens A contact lens having a rotational stabilization mechanism thereon, such as a prism ballast, and a thickness profile that reduces the torque imparted on the lens by the action of the eyelids, especially for stabilizing toric lenses. The prism ballast is provided on ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7618142 | Contact lenses A contact lens having a rotational stabilization mechanism thereon, such as prism ballast, and a thickness profile that reduces the torque imparted on the lens by the action of the eyelids, especially for stabilizing toric lenses. The prism ballast is provided on on... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7592181 | Occult blood testing device A self-contained system for testing for the presence of occult blood in a specimen has been provided. The system includes a housing holding a test element and a container for releasing a developing medium onto the test element. The housing includes a base portion en... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7591790 | Micro-invasive device An apparatus for removing tissue and/or other material from a patient, particularly a breast of a patient, is provided. The apparatus generally includes a handpiece and a tissue removal mechanism connected thereto. The tissue removal mechanism includes a cannula hav... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7581943 | Contact lens molds and systems and methods for producing same Contact lens molds and systems and methods for producing contact lens molds are described. The contact lens mold sections include two optical quality surfaces, a flange circumscribing at least a portion of the two optical quality surfaces, and an elongate member ext... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7550171 | Process and equipment for making simulated olive products by coextrusion, and obtainable product Our invention is concerned with a process and equipment and the resulting product. The process and equipment produce simulated cylindrical olive products with a central core. An aqueous alginate or low-methoxy pectate sol containing dispersed olive flesh is co-extru... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7550168 | Spherical gelled simulated fruit with dimples, and extrusion process The invention provides fruit-like products based on alginate or low-methoxy pectate gel which are spherical with two dimples spaced at opposite extremes of the sphere. These are prepared by extruding a sol through a cylindrical nozzle and at the same time extruding ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7544380 | Process and apparatus The invention relates to process and apparatus for creating shaped objects from incipiently gelling alginate or low-methoxy pectate sol in which the incipiently gelling sol is guided into cavities of a movable belt. V-shaped wiper blades can be used as guides. The s... | 06/09/2009 |
| RE40534 | Clear conditioning detersive compositions containing polysiloxanes with at least one cyclic side chain This invention relates to a clear shampoo comprising a polysiloxane component and methods for making the same. In one embodiment, the polysiloxane component comprises a side chain component having a hindered amine group. ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7426993 | Contact lens package A blister package housing a contact lens is described. The package generally includes a base member including a cavity having a bottom surface, for containing a contact lens immersed in a liquid medium. The base member can include a grip region including a curved to... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7424847 | Diaphragm assembly for a pump A diaphragm assembly is provided which includes one or more pistons and a frame circumscribing the piston or pistons. The diaphragm assembly is useful with a wobble plate pump. The piston or pistons and frame are made of different materials. For example, the piston ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7421830 | Layered composites Useful composites and methods of using such composites are provided. The composites include an outer layer containing a first polymeric material, an intermediate layer circumscribed by the outer layer and containing a second polymeric material, and an inner layer ci... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7405186 | Lubricant compositions, condom products and methods of making same Warming personal lubricant compositions, condom products including such compositions and methods of making such condom products are disclosed. The present warming lubricant compositions include at least about 50% by weight of a polyalkylene glycol component, prefera... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7398634 | Wattle manufacturing system A wattle manufacturing system generally includes a hopper having an inlet for receiving a supply of straw, a loosening mechanism for loosening the straw when the straw is placed in or near the hopper inlet, a compaction chamber positioned to receive the loosened str... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7378462 | Extrudable compositions and processes for producing same Materials which have substantial weatherability and impact resistance include a substantially uniform blend of an acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylic (ASA) polymeric material, a wood component in an amount effective as a filler, and a vinyl chloride polymeric material. Me... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7375653 | Precision approach path indicator systems and light assemblies useful in same Precision approach path indicator systems (PAPIs) effective in providing approach slope guidance for aircraft approaching an airport runway are provided. Such PAPIs include a plurality of light assemblies positioned on or in proximity to an airport runway and struct... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371350 | Oxygen generator An oxygen generator comprising an oxygen generating unit including: (a) a chlorate oxygen generating candle for generating oxygen when ignited; and (b) an ignition device for igniting the candle to initiate oxygen generation from the candle. The candle is arranged d... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368426 | Methods for the therapeutic use of cyclosporine components Methods of treating humans or animals having rheumatoid arthritis are disclosed which include topically administering a therapeutically effective amount of a cyclosporine component to the human or animal, thereby treating the rheumatoid arthritis. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7360890 | Contact lenses and methods for reducing conjunctival pressure in contact lens wearers Contact lenses, such as silicone hydrogel contact lenses, which are effective in reducing conjunctival pressure, and conjunctival epithelial flap formation or occurrence of a lens wearer's eye, and methods of reducing conjunctival pressure by a contact lens and/or f... | 04/22/2008 |
