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| 8148976 | Method and arrangement for the contactless inspection of moving electrically conductive substances The invention relates to a method and arrangement for the contactless determination of conductivity-influencing properties and their spatial distribution over the entire cross section of an electrically conductive substance moving in a primary magnetic field (B). Th... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8118751 | Devices and methods for accelerometer-based characterization of cardiac function and identification of LV target pacing zones Systems according to the invention employ an acceleration sensor to characterize displacement and vibrational LV motion, and uses this motion data to characterize the different phases of the LV cycle for analyzing LV function. Systems may identify a target pacing re... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8010657 | System and method for tracking the network viral spread of a digital media content item Systems and methods are provided to track viral marketing. The resulting user interfaces can include a map that tracks propagation via a node tree or a geographic map that shows where media was viewed. The information may also be displayed as a cumulative or absolut... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8007683 | Carbidonitridosilicate luminescent substance The invention relates to a luminescent substance consisting of a doped host lattice which absorbs at least one part of exciting radiation when it is excited by a high-energy radiation, thereby releasing an energy-poor emission radiation. The host lattice is embodied... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7676446 | System and method for making decisions Systems and methods are disclosed to assist in making decisions. The systems and methods consider situations where the user is determining which of several alternatives is the best choice. The criteria to evaluate the decisions are input into a grid, and the user ra... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7615547 | Granulates containing liposoluble substances and a process for the preparation thereof A process is described for the preparation of granulates that contain liposoluble and hydrophobic substances, preferably steroidal substances, and that exhibit rapid and excellent water-dispersibility. The process comprises: a) the... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7101386 | Patient temperature regulation method and apparatus A device and method for providing body cooling. The cooling device applies cooling to blood flowing in a vena cavae that is then distributed throughout the body. The cooling can be assisted by use of thermoregulatory drugs or warming devices to prevent shivering and... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7066947 | Method of manufacturing a heat transfer element for in vivo cooling An intravascular heat transfer device is provided with a mixing-inducing surface formed by an easily manufacturable process. The device can have a plurality of elongated, articulated segments, each having a mixing-inducing exterior surface. A flexible joint connects... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7052508 | Inflatable heat transfer apparatus An apparatus having an inflatable balloon near a distal end of a multi-lumen catheter, with a plurality of blood flow passageways formed through the interior of the balloon from a proximal face of the inflated balloon to a distal face of the inflated balloon. A heat... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6999023 | Method and apparatus for predictive altitude display Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for indicating aircraft height relative to an obstruction in a terrain awareness warning system. The method includes receiving data indicative of geographic features of an obstruction, lateral distance of t... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6991645 | Patient temperature regulation method and apparatus A device and method for providing body cooling. The cooling device applies cooling to blood flowing in a vena cavae that is then distributed throughout the body. The cooling can be assisted by use of thermoregulatory drugs or warming devices to prevent shivering and... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6976958 | Method and apparatus for health and disease management combining patient data monitoring with wireless internet connectivity Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for a wireless health monitoring system for interactively monitoring a disease or health condition of a patient by connecting an internet-enabled wireless web device (“WWD”) to a digital camera or other... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6918924 | Method and apparatus for regulating patient temperature by irrigating the bladder with a fluid A method and apparatus is provided for heating or cooling at least a selected portion of a patient's body. The method begins by inserting a catheter through the urethra and into the bladder of the patient. A heated or chilled fluid is conducted through a supply lume... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6905509 | Selective organ cooling catheter with guidewire apparatus and temperature-monitoring device A catheter and method are provided for modifying a temperature of a patient. The catheter includes a heat transfer element (“HTE”) having surface irregularities shaped to create turbulence in a surrounding fluid. The catheter also includes a supply catheter to d... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6895398 | Decision engine and method and applications thereof A method of creating a decision engine including a Bayesian network. The method includes retrieving data from a client database and forming a focus database; applying a set of initial rules to the focus database to form at least two nodes; applying a first learning ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6889124 | Method and apparatus for reducing false taws warnings and navigating landing approaches A system for reducing nuisance alerts and warnings in a terrain awareness and warning system for an aircraft, including determining if the aircraft is within a predetermined geometric volume surrounding an airport. If the aircraft is within the geometric volume, the... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6869440 | Method and apparatus for patient temperature control employing administration of anti-shivering agents Embodiments of the invention provide a system for temperature control of the human body. The system includes an indwelling catheter with a tip-mounted heat transfer element. The catheter is fluidically coupled to a console that provides a heated or cooled heat trans... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6868755 | Manufacturing method of diamond cutter A diamond cutter 7 constituted by a cutter base plate 5 having a curved surface 3 by drawing molding a steel sheet metal material is provided. The cutter base plate 5 is obtained by preparing an original plate having an axial hole 2 | 03/22/2005 |
| 6843800 | Patient temperature regulation method and apparatus A device and method for providing body cooling. The cooling device applies cooling to blood flowing in a vena cavae that is then distributed throughout the body. The cooling can be assisted by use of thermoregulatory drugs or warming devices to prevent shivering and... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6840559 | Combination truck bed liner A protective liner for a truck bed, and a method for making the same. The liner includes a coated liner adhesively coupled to a truck bed, the coated liner having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the first surface contacting the truck... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6830581 | Method and device for patient temperature control employing optimized rewarming Embodiments of the invention provide a system for temperature control of the human body. The system includes an indwelling catheter with a tip-mounted heat transfer element. The catheter is fluidically coupled to a console that provides a heated or cooled heat trans... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6818011 | Circulating fluid hypothermia method and apparatus A method and apparatus for performing hypothermia of a selected organ without significant effect on surrounding organs or other tissues. A flexible coaxial catheter is inserted through the vascular system of a patient to place the distal tip of the catheter in an ar... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6809347 | Light source comprising a light-emitting element The invention relates to a light source comprising a light-emitting element, which emits light in a first spectral region, and comprising a luminophore, which comes from the group of alkaline-earth orthosilicates and which absorbs a portion of the light emitted by t... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6750788 | Display system for airplane cockpit or other vehicle A display system for an airplane or other vehicle is disclosed. A rear projection LCD is used to allow for a maximum amount of screen area to be used in displaying operator pertinent data. ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6726708 | Therapeutic heating and cooling via temperature management of a colon-inserted balloon A method and apparatus is provided for heating or cooling at least a selected portion of a patient's body. The method begins by inserting a catheter having a balloon into the colon or stomach of the patient. A heated or chilled fluid is conducted through a supply lu... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6719779 | Circulation set for temperature-controlled catheter and method of using the same The invention provides a single-use, disposable circulation set for a heat transfer catheter. The circulation set includes a single-use, disposable fluid reservoir adapted to supply a heat transfer fluid to the catheter, a single-use, disposable pump adapted to pump... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6715563 | Method and apparatus for vibratory kinetic energy generation and applications thereof A device and method for performing a task employing vibration of a tool. The device includes a housing containing at least one off-center weight, and the off-center weight is coupled to a motor and configured to rotate or revolve to vibrate the housing. The housing ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6702841 | Method of manufacturing a heat transfer element for in vivo cooling An intravascular heat transfer device is provided with a mixing-inducing surface formed by an easily manufacturable process. The device can have a plurality of elongated, articulated segments, each having a mixing-inducing exterior surface. A flexible joi... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6695873 | Inflatable catheter for selective organ heating and cooling and method of using the same A catheter system and method are provided which change the temperature of a fluid, such as blood, by heat transfer. Selective cooling or heating of an organ may be performed by changing the temperature of the blood feeding the organ. The catheter system i... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6692488 | Apparatus for cell necrosis A heat transfer device has first and second elongated, articulated segments, each having a turbulence-inducing exterior surface. A flexible joint connects the first and second elongated, articulated segments. An inner coaxial lumen is disposed within the ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6685732 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING COOLING- OR CRYO-THERAPIES FOR, E.G., ANGIOPLASTY WITH REDUCED RESTENOSIS OR PULMONARY VEIN CELL NECROSIS TO INHIBIT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION EMPLOYING MICROPOROUS BALLOON An enhanced method and device are provided to inhibit or reduce restenosis following angioplasty or stent placement. A porous balloon-tipped catheter is disposed in the area treated or opened through balloon angioplasty immediately following angioplasty. ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6683556 | Method and apparatus for predictive altitude display Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for indicating aircraft height relative to an obstruction in a terrain awareness warning system. The method includes receiving data indicative of geographic features of an obstruction, lateral di... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6679907 | Method and device for applications of selective organ cooling The invention provides a method and device for heating or cooling a surrounding fluid in a feeding vessel. The device includes a catheter assembly capable of insertion to a selected feeding vessel in the vascular system of a patient. The assembly includes... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6676689 | Inflatable catheter for selective organ heating and cooling and method of using the same A catheter system and method are provided which change the temperature of a fluid, such as blood, by heat transfer. Selective cooling or heating of an organ may be performed by changing the temperature of the blood feeding the organ. The catheter system i... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6676688 | Method of making selective organ cooling catheter A heat transfer device has first and second elongated, articulated segments, each having a turbulence-inducing exterior surface. A flexible joint connects the first and second elongated, articulated segments. An inner coaxial lumen is disposed within the ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6670892 | Display system for airplane cockpit or other vehicle A display system for an airplane or other vehicle is disclosed. A rear projection LCD is used to allow for a maximum amount of screen area to be used in displaying operator pertinent data.... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6648908 | Inflatable catheter for selective organ heating and cooling and method of using the same A catheter system and method are provided which change the temperature of a fluid, such as blood, by heat transfer. Selective cooling or heating of an organ may be performed by changing the temperature of the blood feeding the organ. The catheter system i... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6609576 | Method and apparatus for vibratory kinetic energy generation and applications thereof A device and method for performing a task employing vibration of a tool. The device includes a housing containing at least one off-center weight, and the off-center weight is coupled to a motor and configured to rotate or revolve to vibrate the housing. T... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6602191 | Method and apparatus for health and disease management combining patient data monitoring with wireless internet connectivity A method and apparatus for a wireless health monitoring system for interactively monitoring a disease or health condition of a patient by connecting an internet-enabled wireless web device ("WWD") to a health monitoring device which may be a medical devic... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6597176 | Method and apparatus for making measurements of patterns of magnetic particles in lateral flow membranes and microfluidic systems An apparatus is provided for quantitatively determining amounts and identities of substances whithin patterns of magnetic particles, such as within lateral flow membranes, microfludic systems, and the like. Magnetic particles are complexed with substances... | 07/22/2003 |
