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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7175588 | Method and system for detecting ventricular collapse A pump system includes an implantable pump including a motor having a rotor and a stator. The stator includes a plurality of stator windings, and a motor controller is coupled to the motor to energize the windings so as cause the rotor to turn. A time-based system p... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168165 | Fabrication of electrical medical leads employing multi-filar wire conductors During fabrication of an electrical medical lead, a cut end of a stranded wire conductor is subjected to electrical current sufficient to heat and weld the strands together upon discharge of a high voltage between the cut end and a ground metal plate formed of a mat... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169109 | Methods and apparatus for controlling heart assist devices An apparatus for a heart assist device, comprising a processing unit for computing the blood flow rate from the arterial pressure curve and for predicting at every heartbeat the closing time of the heart valve from the curve of the blood flow rate. The processing un... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7167752 | Electronic electrical and electro-magnetic health enhancement and stimulation device An electronic acupressure aide and stimulating device implemented using a hand-held or palm-held electronic computing device or another computing device which may be a designated unit. The electronic acupressure aide and stimulating device allows a practitioner to a... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7156873 | Methods for detecting an abnormal condition of a blood pump system The present invention provides methods for detecting an abnormal condition of a blood pump system based on the power consumption of the pump actuator. By plotting differentiated power consumption of the pump actuator over time against the power consumption, a plot p... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7155281 | Complimentary activity sensor network for disease monitoring and therapy modulation in an implantable device Energy efficient methods and systems for using multi-dimensional activity sensors with implantable cardiac devices are provided. In certain embodiments the output of a passive activity sensor (used for rate responsive pacing) is used to trigger temporary use of a re... | 12/26/2006 |
| 6782560 | Protective suit A method and apparatus for providing a protective enclosure is provided. The protective enclosure is used to form a fabric barrier surrounding a patient to prevent contamination from the patient from spreading. The protective suit provides access panels so that a li... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6678898 | Apparel belt fastening tabs Two elongated, flat, belt end-tabs (20) and (32) made of a material suitable for permanent attachment to opposite ends of a torso-encircling strap (38). The first said belt end-tab (20) having Velcro hook (28) material attached lengthwise to it's undersid... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6604248 | Personal protective system A personal protective system for providing additional protection from hostile environments resulting from natural disasters. The personal protective system includes a main garment member adapted for covering and substantially conforming to the legs, torso... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6588019 | Impact structure for the absorption of impact forces to the body The present invention provides an impact structure for the absorption of impact forces to the body. The impact structure is worn about a joint and/or muscle group of the body to protect that particular area from forceful blows in such common activities as... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6584616 | Knee pad construction A knee pad is designed to accommodate either the left or right hand knee of an individual by providing a doughnut shaped insert within the concave hard shell of the knee pad and wherein the insert is displaced toward the outside edge of the right hand or ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6574799 | Anti-osteoarthritis and anti-hypothermia garment A garment made from three layers of flexible material dimensioned to surround respective joints, body parts or the complete body, except for the entire face, of a wearer. The garment alleviates or reduces pain from certain forms of arthritis, especially o... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6571397 | Protective garments Protective garments, such as gloves and socks and the method of making the same that are comfortable to wear and at the same time provide a high degree of protection to the user against exposure to various chemical vapors, and hazardous agents including n... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6572628 | Method and apparatus for placing a medical agent into a vessel of the body A method and apparatus for placing a medical agent, such as an embolic coil into a vessel, or aneurysm, by utilizing a stabilizing catheter to retain or support a medical agent deployment device.... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6564393 | Protective ankle wear for bicyclers Apparatus, particularly adapted to covering and protecting the ankles of off-road bicycle riders from injury, has an ankle-length sock made of elastic knitted fabric covering each of the rider's feet and a pair of bicycling shoes having low-cut uppers. A ... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6564387 | Vest or jacket equipped with inflatable convertible seat cushion and lower back cushion The inflatable clothing of the present invention includes a garment having a manually inflatable air capsule. The air capsule may be pivotally mounted to the back panel of the garment so that the air capsule may be pivoted between a raised position, where... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6560779 | Personal pet dryer attachment A personal pet blow dryer attachment which enables the delivery of heated air to dry the wet coat of a pet without manual intervention of a handler during the drying process. The personal pet blow dryer attachment is comprised of a body wrap and a mountin... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6560781 | Baseball catcher's foot and toe guard A baseball catcher's leg guard comprises a wrap-around foot guard configured to extend down the sides of a catcher's foot to protect the foot and limit lateral movement of the foot guard.... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6557181 | Ornamental accessory for indicating martial arts rank An ornamental accessory is designed for wearing by a person on a portion of the person's body. The accessory represents a selected martial arts skill level. The accessory includes a flexible band having generally flat inside and outside surfaces for encir... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6557176 | Weight vest The present invention is a weight vest including a shell constructed of a plurality of panels defining a front and a back. The front of the vest has a first side and a second side which are selectively connectable, such as with a zipper, a flap and/or one... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6553573 | Volleyball protector pad The present invention provides a protector pad particularly adapted for use by volleyball players and the like comprising an outer section, a substantially flat inner section comprising a synthetic polymer, and a unitary attachment strap which, in one emb... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6553569 | Protective mouth shield A mouth protector assembly comprising a grid mouth protector, defined by a top bar contoured to engage the area above the upper lip and below the nose of a user, a series of spaced bars depending from the upper bar and a pad which underlies the chin of a ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6553579 | Protective shoulder pad This invention concerns a removable protective shoulder pad for protecting against impact to the top, anterior, posterior or lateral regions of the shoulder and upper arm, or portions thereof, during sporting activities comprising one or more sections tha... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6553578 | Protective garment In a protective garment, a facing and backing layer are positioned adjacent one another with a layer of insulating material interposed therebetween. The layers are sewn together in a quilted pattern defined by lines of stitching, portions of which include... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6553572 | Removable insert for athletic leg guards A protective leg guard having a removable insert for orienting the leg guard on a leg. The protective leg guard includes a protective knee portion having an inner surface generally contoured to substantially overlay the knee. A removable insert is adapted... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6546563 | Sweat-absorbing headgear A sweat-absorbing headgear includes a headgear body having a ring portion adapted to extend around the head of a wearer. The ring portion includes a woven elastic band section and is changeable in size due to stretchable and contractible characteristics o... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6543060 | Method and apparatus for securing an article of clothing to an animal An animal hat and a method for securing an animal hat to an animal are disclosed. The animal hat includes the hat, a shell and a securing means or a harness joined directly to the shell of the hat. The securing means or harness includes two straps, each h... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6543054 | Bodily-injury protective clothing and accessories for outdoors and in a vehicle Injury protective clothing for children and the elderly would help protect them from injury of the neck, breast area, upper and lower back, knees and ankles. The clothing consists of inflated and energy-absorption annular, moisture-proof, non-inflammable ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6536044 | Combination headnet and jacket for insect control The combination of a headnet and a jacket consisting of open mesh material to protect a wearer from insects. The headnet has a head receiving compartment with an open bottom. The headnet has a lower skirt portion normally extending downwardly from the hea... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6532600 | Martial arts belt A martial arts belt having a pre-tied knot which is secured with hook and loop fastening material. The martial arts belt includes a belt portion and a knot portion which are fixedly attached to one another. The belt portion has a length sufficient to enci... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6532599 | Athletic shorts with removable contoured pads A pair of athletic shorts with removable contoured pads is presented. The elastic shorts have thigh, hip and tailbone pockets permanently affixed to the main shell of the shorts. Each of the pockets has upper flaps, which are fastened to the lower portion... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6519782 | Baseball catcher's chest protector A chest protector that includes a pouch assembly having an interior in communication with an opening, the pouch assembly having a hole in fluid communication with the interior and ambient air and a pad inserted into the interior, wherein the pad includes ... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6519780 | Air-holding protective foam pad construction An air-holding protective foam pad construction where open cell foam is enveloped in an air-holding cavity formed by top and bottom air-holding sheets. The foam is not attached to the top and bottom air-holding sheets and the sheets are totally and contin... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6519781 | Energy absorbing protective device that protects areas of articulation An energy absorbing, articulated, protective pad with improved articulation for protection of areas of articulation, such as joints of a human body. A pad of energy absorbing material has score lines along a first axis and a second axis. The score lines a... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6510559 | Protective torso garment A protective torso garment for providing support and pressure against an injured rib cage. The protective torso garment includes a panel. The panel has a outer surface, a inner surface, a first side edge, a second side edge, a top edge and a bottom edge. ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6507955 | Athletic protective pad A garment in the form of a knee pad or elbow pad protects a wearer during athletic activities. A toughening patch is applied to the outer surface of a nylon shell with the application of heat and pressure. A mixture of Teflon powder and plastisol ink is a... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6505349 | Therapeutic glove system A therapeutic glove system for treating an injured hand and wrist of a user. The therapeutic glove system includes a glove for positioning on a hand of a user. At least one pocket is mounted on the glove. The pocket includes an opening extending into an i... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6499145 | Glow hat apparatus and method A hat for enhancing visual acquisition of a wearer, comprising a bowl portion for fitting the head of the wearer; a brim portion attached to the bowl portion and extending from the bowl portion; and a first rechargeable glowing portion affixed to at least... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6499142 | Women's elastic free size winter shirts A woman's shirts having an omasum-inner-wall like textile structure, defined as a bulbous unit above a planar base, to render desired elasticity to a shirt. The shirt of this invention is excellent in resilient elasticity, original shape retainability and... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6493880 | Adjustable headwear The present invention relates generally to adjustable headwear in the form of caps or visors which are adjustable to fit wearers with a range of head sizes. In particular, the cap or visor is constructed of a uni-axially stretchable material with a sweatb... | 12/17/2002 |
