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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7310883 | Sizing scheme to improve clothing size accuracy Methods to implement a sizing scheme to better quantify and more accurately represent clothing sizes. One embodiment is a method of providing an article of clothing after receiving the size alphanumeric characters determined from a sizing chart. A second embodiment ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7289845 | Curvature based method for selecting features from an electrophysiologic signal for purpose of complex identification and classification A method for curvature based complex identification and classification comprises sensing a cardiac signal and computing curvatures at sample points on the sensed cardiac signal. Then to extract features from the computed curvatures, and compare the extracted feature... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7191530 | Compass assembly A compass assembly includes a tape measure apparatus that includes a housing and a tape measure removably extendable outwardly of the housing. A disc has a top side, a bottom side and a peripheral edge. The disc has a centrally located opening extending therethrough... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7152337 | Robotic carriage for data collection A robotic carriage for measuring the camber of a large-span structural beam is provided. The carriage includes a frame having a platform supported by a plurality of legs having wheels rotatably mounted at the ends of the legs. The legs elevate the platform above ver... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7113824 | Apparatus and method for treating ventricular tachyarrhythmias A system and method for selectively treating a ventricular tachycardia based on sensed atrial and ventricular intervals from the patient's heart. A detection window of the ten most recent atrial and ventricular intervals are analyzed for the occurrence of either tac... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7062859 | Measuring and layout device A measuring and layout device having a stationary member having a flat surface adapted to be marked on and an angle and distance device rotatably coupled to the stationary member. The angle and distance device includes a longitudinally and laterally rigid extendable... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7031764 | Cardiac rhythm management systems and methods using multiple morphology templates for discriminating between rhythms Multiple morphology templates for discliminating between rhythms have been used, such as supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (SVTs) and ventricular tachyarrhythmias (VTs), for delivering a countershock in response to a VT episode, but withholding delivery of such a co... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6978549 | Patterning system for a selected body type and methods of measuring for a selected body type The present invention provides a patterning system and method thereof for a specific Black human selected body physique type and gender when combining and correlatively assembling a body part location(s), height measurement, a weight and an a Black ethnicity solutio... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6973737 | Brushfire rate of spread tool A tool is triangular in shape and made of a clear plexi-glass. The tool contains two types of rate of spread scales, historical and real time. The historical rate of spread scale is based upon previous large-scale brushfires, while the real time scale utilizes GPS t... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6935039 | Quilt swag decoration template set and method Quilt swag decoration template set (10) includes adjustable tracing pattern template (15) for creating a shape of predetermined length for marking and cutting out swag pieces (120) and adjustable placement template (45) for marking the lo... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6694636 | Electrocardiogram compass The specification discloses a compass for obtaining measurements from an electrocardiogram tracing, the comprising a compass body, a display screen, compass legs pivotally connected to the body, and a computer operatively coupled to the display screen. Th... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6334258 | Inspection device for examining a piece of aperture graphite of an extraction electrode An inspection device for examining a piece of aperture graphite of an extraction electrode, and the aperture graphite includes a to-be-examined curve and a to-be-examined engagement portion. The inspection device includes a sidewall surface having a stand... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6178376 | Method and arrangement for recording and using geographic data A method of recording, into a data base of a navigation and positioning system, of geographic data of geographic places selected in a predetermined geographic zone, by selecting two points on a geographic map of said zone, defining these points by their g... | 01/23/2001 |
| 5178544 | Graphic method for reporting risk to a patient A graph comprising a distribution curve for displaying a distribution of test results for given population and a density gradient superimposed over the distribution curve for displaying and probability of an event or condition occurring for each such test... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5174040 | Multi-leg caliper with heart scale A multi-leg caliper with heart scale allowing analysis over a variable plurality of heart beats for arrhythmia is taught. Briefly stated, a plurality of parallel members are pivotally connected to a second set of parallel members thereby forming a lattice... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5137025 | Nomogram for electrocardiographic interpretation and method of use Nomograms for interpreting electrocardiograms. A Q line appears on the nomograms and may contain a series a calibrations relating to various cardiac rates. A P curve is oriented relative to the Q line for representing normal PR intervals for a particular ... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5037305 | Graphic method for reporting risk to a patient A graph comprising a distribution curve for displaying a distribution of test results for given population and a density gradient superimposed over the distribution curve for displaying the probability of an event or condition occurring for each such test... | 08/06/1991 |
| 4936022 | Multi-leg caliper with heart scale A multi-leg caliper with heart scale allowing analysis over a variable plurality of heart beats for arrhythmia is taught. Briefly stated, a plurality of parallel members are pivotally connected to a second set of parallel members thereby forming a lattice... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4884345 | Adjustable template for pacemaker ECG analysis and method of use An adjustable template device for pacemaker ECG analysis is similar to a slide rule with a transparent window portion which can be laid over an ECG trace to aid in its analysis. A frame for the template has a back member and a cover member connected toget... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4835870 | Device for measuring the distances and directions of destinations on road maps A device for measuring the distance and direction of destinations on road maps from a starting point is suggested which serves for the data input of intermediate destinations in navigation devices. The device comprises an angle measuring plate (10) with a... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4720921 | Navigational instrument A navigational instrument for measuring bearings and distances on maps comprising a first leg and a second leg. Each leg is transparent in part for convenient use while reading a map. Each leg, additionally, is tapered toward a lower end, defining a tip a... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4715127 | Ruler for measuring angles between an oriented axis and a vector A device for measuring angles between an oriented axis and a vector is provided in the form of a flat plate of transparent material having at least two straight parallel edges and an arrow situated on the plate and parallel with said the edges; the plate ... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4617740 | Measuring device for a figure A measuring device for measuring characteristics of a drawing in which a carriage is supported by a pair of wheels for reciprocal motion on a line. A carriage pulse generator produces pulses proportional to the angle of rotation of the wheels rotatably su... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4555852 | Hand device for determining vehicle position A hand-held device for the determination of the momentary position of a vehicle, especially an airplane, moving at least approximately in a straight line and at about constant speed, has two compass legs each having a compass point and a lock movement hav... | 12/03/1985 |
| 4552156 | Exercise S-T segment evaluator An overlay device for use with an electrocardiogram and the method of use thereof, for evaluating the normalcy of the S-T segment in an exercise test program.... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4550502 | Device for analysis of recorded electrocardiogram A gauge which facilitates the analysis of a recorded electrocardiogram which comprises a flat sheet of transparent material having a plurality or fan of straight diverging lines disposed on said sheet; a plurality of straight, parallel lines disposed on t... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4528754 | Self-propelled drawing device or tracing device A self-propelled drawing device is driven by two independent wheels whose axes are fixed, and has a writing tip which marks the drawing medium at a point which is not on the imaginary line joining the points of contact of the wheels with the drawing mediu... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4503615 | Guide structure A guide structure designed to locate blank spaces on a displayed form of a word processor through the utilization of a line scale and a character scale movably attached to and selectively positionable over the face of a conventional paper or like material... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4468860 | Measuring device A measuring device having a pair of pivotally moveable styli connected together by means of a potentiometer, for varying electrical resistance in accordance with the angular disposition between the styli. The measuring device further comprises a source of... | 09/04/1984 |
| 4457312 | Method and apparatus for providing records of events during a cardiac arrest To provide accurate reconstructable records of the events and therapy administered during a cardiac arrest, flow sheets are attached to the top of a timing clipboard. Each row of the flow sheet matrix indicates a different event and the columns indicate t... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4446624 | Single handed set-up apparatus A template, for use in conjunction with a radar presentation to train an intercept controller in coordinating aircraft movements, defines spatial relationships between aircraft symbols presented on the radar through range and separation scales and posit... | 05/08/1984 |
| 4441716 | Golf ball including alignment markings and golf ball marking device A golf alignment marker system is disclosed wherein a calibrated grid is provided on a golf ball and a golf club face is provided with a marking surface whereby when the club strikes the ball, a mark is imparted to the ball surface at a specific location ... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4432551 | Golfer's training aid A golf alignment marker system is disclosed wherein a calibrated grid is provided on a strip of paper which provides a mark on impact, and the paper is mounted adjacent the golf ball. A golf club strikes the paper and the ball, and a mark is imparted to t... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4426789 | Navigation position plotter A navigation position plotter for determining the navigation coordinates of a point on a navigation chart and plotting the position of a point on the navigation chart. A plate bearing navigation scales divided into increments between two spaced grid lines... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4388759 | Electrocardiogram caliper A caliper calibrated for the direct reading of electrocardiogram tracings. Each arm of the caliper is calibrated and is read by indexing the calibration against a curved index line on the opposite arm which is varied by the spacing between the caliper poi... | 06/21/1983 |
| 4369359 | Apparatus and method for calculating break-even point of enterprise The break-even point of any enterprise is quickly calculated on a Cartesian coordinate system for plotting receipts versus costs by entering in the coordinate system the fixed costs, and pivoting a cursor to extend from the origin of the coordinate on rec... | 01/18/1983 |
| 4282655 | Cardiac axis calculator A device for determining the mean cardiac axis for aiding in the interpretation of an electrocardiograph includes a disc shaped member having a pair of radially extending arms pivotally attached to the center of the disc. The disc also carries a plurality... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4271596 | Instrument and method for determining map coordinates An instrument and method is provided for accurately determining the geographic coordinates of a specific location on a map. The instrument comprises a flat transparent plastic sheet having a variable length scale printed thereon which is defined by a plur... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4270273 | Measuring instrument A measuring instrument, preferably for determining the mean arterial blood pressure from a graph containing values of systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. The instrument comprises a compass having a pair of outer legs and a single intermediate leg di... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4236409 | Device for indicating optimum sail position An indicator for indicating the optimum angular position of a sail which is adapted to be rotated in various positions relative to a wind, and wherein the position of the sail may be represented by a polar curve comprising a laminar zone, a drop-off zone,... | 12/02/1980 |