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Glossopexy tension system and method,Facet joint replacement,Inflatable interspinous spacer,Intervertebral disc access assembly,Expandable interspinous process spacer with lateral support and method for implantation

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Glossopexy tension system and method

InactiveUS20080058584A1Prevent over-boostingAvoid elevationSuture equipmentsSurgical needlesHyoid bonePosterior Tongue

Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and / or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the posterior tongue in an anterior or lateral direction, or to alter the tissue tension or compliance of the tongue. Methods and devices for tensioning a glossopexy system are also disclosed. A tether can include a tether protection element configured to prevent overextension of the tether.

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Owner:KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

Facet joint replacement

InactiveUS20060271046A1Facilitate controlled movementPrevent rotationInternal osteosythesisJoint implantsSpinal columnLigament structure

Various methods and devices for replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and / or other features of a patient's spinal column, are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the methods and devices are effective to mimic the natural function of the spine by allowing flexion, extension, and lateral bending of the spine, while substantially restricting posterior-anterior shear and rotation of the spine.

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Owner:DEPUY SPINE INC (US)

Inflatable interspinous spacer

ActiveUS20110082504A1Less rigidLimit its extensionInternal osteosythesisJoint implantsMedicineInjectable filler

The present invention is directed to an inflated interspinous spacer. The interspinous spacer is inserted into the interspinous space between adjacent spinous process in a deflated or unexpanded state, and is inflated or expanded with an injectable filler material. Upon inflation, the spacer preferably distracts the spinous processes and assumes a shape that retains the spacer in position and preferably mechanically locks with the spinous processes. The spacer includes two separate balloons configured to have different compressive modulus so that one balloon is softer and more deformable than the other balloon.

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Owner:DEPUY SYNTHES PROD INC

Intervertebral disc access assembly

InactiveUS20100114110A1Reduce the possibilityImproved and accurate trajectoryAmpoule syringesEar treatmentIntervertebral discSurgical department

A surgical access system for managing the minimally invasive access of treatment electrodes to an intervertebral disc, when treating spine abnormalities such as disc herniations. The system includes an access port and a cannula assembly. The access port provides atraumatic access to the target area for the cannula system and a subsequent treatment electrode. The access port also manages the insertion travel and penetration depth of the cannula assembly, so as to minimize unintended damage to local tissue during use. The cannula system includes an adjustable and removable stop to mate with the access port that limits the extension of the cannula beyond the distal tip of the access port and into the target tissue.

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Owner:ARTHROCARE

Expandable interspinous process spacer with lateral support and method for implantation

ActiveUS20090216274A1Relieve pressureRelief the painInternal osteosythesisJoint implantsSpinous process

An interspinous process spacer and method of implanting same is provided for maintaining separation between adjacent spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. The spacer has two lateral portions and a medial portion therebetween, the medial portion adapted to reside between the adjacent superior and inferior spinous processes in the deployed configuration to maintain separation therebetween. The lateral portions each comprise a superior lateral portion and an inferior lateral portion adapted to reside on the lateral side of the respective superior and inferior spinous process in the deployed configuration to maintain positioning of the interspinous process spacer between the two adjacent vertebrae. The lateral portions each comprise an expandable lateral member that is expandable from an insertion configuration to the deployed configuration, and at least one of the lateral portions includes within it a lateral support member configured to be deformable for the insertion configuration and expanded in the deployed configuration. The method includes introducing the spacer through a tubular delivery device to the region between the spinous processes and positioning therein, followed by retraction of the delivery device and expansion of the expandable lateral members and lateral support members.

Expandable interspinous process spacer with lateral support and method for implantation

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Owner:ZIMMER GMBH

Textile-Based Plate Implant and Related Methods

ActiveUS20090138082A1Enhance promotionPorosity and biocompatibilityInternal osteosythesisBone implantSurgical departmentLumbar

A textile-based plate implant (and related methods) that supports tissue ingrowth within the implanted implant structure and is suitable for use in a variety of surgical applications, including but not limited to anterior, posterior and lateral surgical approaches directed towards the lumbar, thoracic and cervical regions of the spine.

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Owner:NUVASIVE

Elastic brace assembly and methods of use

ActiveUS20110275970A1Limit its extensionProvide progressive resistanceNon-surgical orthopedic devicesKnee JointEngineering

Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.

Elastic brace assembly and methods of use

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Owner:KNEE X BRACE LLC

Adjustable utility knife

ActiveUS8250764B2Weaken energyReduce laborThrusting weaponsWeapon componentsRest positionFixed length

A knife includes a handle enclosing one or more of a blade, a blade shuttle, a transmission, and a trigger, where the handle includes a blade aperture. The blade shuttle is longitudinally moveable relative to the handle from a rest position to a first extended position and the blade shuttle is moveable longitudinally from the first extended position to a cutting position when the blade is engaged in a workpiece. The blade shuttle is automatically retracted from the cutting position to the rest position when the blade is disengaged from the workpiece. The blade is detachably secured within the blade shuttle and protrudes a first distance through the blade aperture at the first extended position. The blade is extended from the first distance a substantially fixed length when engaged in the workpiece. The blade is adapted to automatically retract within the handle when disengaged from the workpiece.

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Owner:ADCO IND TECH

Compressor airfoils with movable tips

ActiveUS6966755B2Prevent over-boostingImprove efficiencyPropellersRotary propellersEngineeringOperating limit

Aspects of the invention relate to a compressor system for a turbine engine that not only allows for larger compressor blade tip clearances as the engine passes through non-standard operating conditions, but also minimizes clearances during normal engine operation, thereby increasing efficiency of the compressor. The blade assembly can include an airfoil having a movable tip insert recessed within a pocket in the radially distal end of the airfoil. The tip insert can move radially outward from a predetermined recessed position to a predetermined extended position. An abutment surface can be provided within the pocket for engaging the tip insert and / or other associated components so as to limit the extension of the tip insert to the predetermined extended position such that the tip insert does not impinge on the stationary compressor structure and such that a spring operatively associated with the tip insert does not overextend its operational limits.

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Owner:SIEMENS ENERGY INC

Actuating member and method for producing the same

InactiveUS20070269585A1Small thicknessHigh frequencyTransducer detailsPiezoelectric/electrostriction/magnetostriction machinesElastomerEngineering

The invention relates to an actuating member comprising an elastomer body that is provided with one electrode each on opposite peripheries. The aim of the invention is to improve the dynamism of such an actuating member. To this end, at least one periphery is provided with at least one waved section that comprises elevations and depressions as the extremes disposed in parallel to the cross direction. Said section is covered by an electrode that completely covers at least a part of the extremes and that extends across the waved section.

Actuating member and method for producing the same

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Owner:DANFOSS AS

Adjustable utility knife

ActiveUS20080250651A1Safer cutting mechanismWeaken energyThrusting weaponsWeapon componentsRest positionEngineering

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Owner:ADCO IND TECH

Electromechanical tactile cell assembly

ActiveUS7410359B1Improve manufacturabilityEasy maintenanceTeaching apparatusElectricityDisplay device

The present invention discloses an electromechanical tactile cell assembly comprising a plurality of piezoelectric element reeds, each one of the piezoelectric element reeds being bendable at an elongated end portion when a voltage is applied to the reed, a plurality of conductive fulcrum pins secured to a printed circuit board, and a plurality of multiple element conductive supports secured to a printed circuit board, each multiple element conductive support, in combination with the plurality of conductive fulcrum pins, adapted to secure a plurality of piezoelectric reeds, corresponding to the plurality of conductive fulcrum pins, to the printed circuit board. The electromechanical tactile cell is adaptable for use with a Braille display.

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Owner:FREEDOM SCI

Controllable illumination device

InactiveUS8339695B2Convenient multi-user operationSharp contrastHolographic light sources/light beam propertiesHolographic optical componentsLight beamDisplay device

The invention relates to a controllable illumination device for an autostereoscopic or holographic display, which illumination device contains an illumination matrix of primary light sources having at least one luminous element per light source and a controllable light modulator (SLM) and a reproduction matrix. A computer-generated hologram (CGH) illuminated by the primary light sources (11, . . . , 1n) is coded on the controllable light modulator (SLM) and generates, in at least one plane downstream of the SLM, a matrix—reconstructed from the computer-generated hologram (CGH)—of secondary light sources (2) having a secondary light distribution for the purpose of illuminating the reproduction matrix (4) and for the purpose of focussing in light bundles onto each eye of the viewer via an imaging matrix. The CGH is calculated and reconstructed on the basis of the number of and the positions of the viewers and the system parameters. Owing to the reconstruction of the secondary light sources in a plurality of planes, it is possible for the image information of the display to be tracked for the viewers not only in the case of lateral movements but also in the axial direction.

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Owner:SEEREAL TECHNOLOGIES

Dog running apparatus

InactiveUS20150208613A1Limit its extensionInhibit transferAnimal housingTaming and training devicesEngineering

An apparatus for running, exercising, leading or walking a dog comprising an arc bar having two ends, each end comprising an extendable cord extending from inside the arc bar and terminating in an attachment means, the extendable cord biased in a retracted position inside the arc bar and a retention member attached to the extendable cord distal from the attachment means which acts to limit extension of the extendable cord outside the arc bar and prevents transfer of force to the extendable cord on the other end of the arc bar. The present apparatus enables a dog to run within a defined range of a person or bicycle while limiting transfer of force from one side of the apparatus to the other during use.

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Owner:KRASILCZUK CHRISTOPHER

Slide rack

InactiveUS20060185661A1Easy to moveEasy to operate manuallyDomestic stoves or rangesStoves/ranges shelves or racksBall bearingEngineering

An oven rack system has a two piece oven rack (100) with a cooking rack (102) and a base rack (104). The base rack (104) is adapted to remain stationary and may be positioned on ledges or other protrusions associated with inner liners of oven cavities. In one embodiment, a pair of angled pieces (118) extend between outer lateral braces (114) and a rear brace (106). The cooking rack (102) is adapted to slide on and be extendable relative to the base rack (104). The cooking rack (102) includes angled pieces (140) extending between the lateral braces (132) and the rear brace (130). A user can exert manual forces on the cooking rack (102) so as to move the cooking rack (102) in an extended or retracted position relative to the base rack (104). The movement occurs in the absence of the requirement of any type of ball bearings, rollers, or any other rotatable or rolling elements.

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Owner:SSW HLDG

Apparatus and method for using a tablet computer

InactiveUS20130240704A1Easy accessEasy to usePicture framesOffice tablesTablet computerEngineering

A stand for a tablet computer is disclosed. The stand comprises a base that can be supported upon a support surface, a support connected by a pivot to the base that can be folded between a compact position in which it closely overlies the base, and at least one raised position in which a part of the support remote from the pivot is retained above the base. The stand further includes a rest that can be placed in an operative position spaced from the support; whereby an edge portion of a tablet computer can be placed between an edge portion of the rest and the support for use. The rest is connected to the support by an intermediate component that allows it to be displaced to the operative position for use. The rest is substantially parallel to the support or is closer to the support in the region of the stops than it is at the edge portion.

Apparatus and method for using a tablet computer

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Owner:ANDREWS JOHN GEORGE

Disposable Two-Part Orthotic Foot Support Strap System And Method

ActiveUS20140107554A1Limit its extensionLower Level RequirementsNon-surgical orthopedic devicesPlantar fasciaArch supports

A method for treating plantar fasciitis and foot pain utilizes a pre-cut sole support strap and an arch support strap formed of flexible woven material having an adhesive layer on an underside surface that are adhered to a foot individually or in combination. The sole strap is adhered to the skin surface along the sole from the ball of the foot to the heel and the back and lateral sides of the heel, and provides stability and support to the foot and, when subjected to forces induced during walking, absorbs tensile loads and stresses to prevent damage to the plantar fascia by reducing tensile stress carried by the plantar fascia. The arch support strap is adhered transversely over the sole support strap and arch of the foot to maintain the sole support strap in engagement with the sole of the foot and provide additional support and stability.

Disposable Two-Part Orthotic Foot Support Strap System And Method

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Owner:APPLIED BIOKINETICS

Low-profile impeller bolt

InactiveUS20070036660A1Limit distanceEliminate separationPump componentsReaction enginesImpellerDrive shaft

An impeller for a self-primer pump is structured for attachment to the terminal end of a drive shaft by means of a bolt that is configured to provide a low profile such that the eye of the impeller is rendered capable of processing larger solids that are entrained in fluid.

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Owner:ENVIROTECH PUMPSYSTEMS INC

Floating bearing and clamp system for patient procedures chair mounting and positioning posts

ActiveUS7770977B2Limit inner movementFacilitate manually pullingOperating chairsDental chairsEngineeringMechanical engineering

The headrest and side rails of a patient procedures chair are mounted on posts which are slidably received in elongated, self-aligning or floating plastic bearings. With this construction, any misalignment of the posts due to manufacturing tolerances will be accounted for as the bearings readjust themselves. Clamping devices engage the bearings and cause deformation to increase the frictional engagement of the bearings with the posts to the point where the posts are locked into place. In this regard, actuation of the clamps is accomplished by large knobs that protrude from the back of the chair for ready accessibility.

Floating bearing and clamp system for patient procedures chair mounting and positioning posts

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Owner:MIDMARK

Method and Apparatus for Coating Plastic Optical Fiber with Resin

InactiveUS20070259107A1Reduce tensionAvoid deformationCladded optical fibreOptical articlesLow-density polyethylenePlastic optical fiber

In a coating apparatus, low density polyethylene (122) is flowed in the resin passage (123, 124) between a die (120) and a nipple (121) to form an optical fiber strand having a protective layer (129) on the POF (14). The die (120) and the nipple (121) satisfy the following conditions: D≦TA≦1.3×D TA≦L≦4×TA 0.7×TA≦TB1≦1.3×TA (D1+10) μm≦TB2≦(D1+300 ) μm TA≦d≦2×TA in which TA (μm) indicates the diameter of the die (120), TB1 (μm) indicates the diameter of the nipple (121), TB2 (μm) is the inner diameter of the nipple (121), D1 (μm) is the diameter of the POF (14), D (μm) is the diameter of the optical fiber strand, and d (μm) is the clearance between the die (120) and the nipple (121).

Method and Apparatus for Coating Plastic Optical Fiber with Resin

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Owner:FUJIFILM CORP

Semiconductor device and its manufacturing method

InactiveUS6849952B2Suppression of increase in mounting areaSmall mounting heightTransistorSemiconductor/solid-state device detailsDevice materialAdhesive

A non-lead type, stacked-type semiconductor device includes a sealing body of insulative resin, a tab, leads, each having one surface exposed on a mounting surface of the sealing body, a first semiconductor chip located in the sealing body having a first circuit-forming surface and a second surface supported on the tab through adhesive, electrode pads formed in the periphery of the first surface, conductive wires for electrically connecting the electrode pads and the leads, a second semiconductor chip having a first circuit-forming surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and stacked and mounted on the first surface of the first semiconductor chip toward the second surface thereof, electrode pads formed on the first surface of the second semiconductor chip, and conductive wires for electrically connecting the electrode pads of the second semiconductor chip and the leads.

Semiconductor device and its manufacturing method

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Owner:RENESAS ELECTRONICS CORP

Semiconductor structure for a radiation detector and a radiation detector

InactiveUS8823124B2High quantum yieldReduction in so-called “afterpulsing”Solid-state devicesRadiation controlled devicesHigh resistanceSemiconductor materials

A semiconductor structure for a radiation detector, comprising a substrate composed of a semiconductor material of a first conductivity type, a semiconductor substrate, wherein the semiconductor substrate is provided with a semiconductor layer provided on the substrate and having a higher resistance in comparison to the substrate, of the first conductivity type, and electrically doped with a doping concentration, a plurality of doped regions, wherein the plurality of doped regions are provided in the semiconductor substrate and separated from each other, of a second conductivity type that is opposite from the first conductivity type, and electrically doped with a doping concentration that is higher than the doping concentration in the semiconductor substrate, at least one further doping region, and a cover layer is provided.

Semiconductor structure for a radiation detector and a radiation detector

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Owner:PIERSCHEL MICHAEL

Window shade cutting apparatus

InactiveUS20070169601A1Less forceReduce complexityStock shearing machinesMetal working apparatusEngineeringKnife blades

A cutting machine for window shades comprising a head rail, a bottom rail, and a plurality of light blocking sections. The cutting machine comprises a body with a platform for supporting the window shade, a clamp mechanism for securing the window shade, a blade rotationally connected to the body for cutting the window shade, and an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism is operatively connected to the blade, causing the blade to move in a rotational movement for cutting the secured window shade.

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Owner:TEH YOR CO LTD

Semiconductor structure for a radiation detector and a radiation detector

InactiveUS20130207216A1High quantum yieldAvoid disadvantagesSolid-state devicesSemiconductor devicesHigh resistanceSemiconductor materials

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Owner:PIERSCHEL MICHAEL

System and method for bodily support

ActiveUS20200206558A1Prevent movementLimit its extensionWalking aidsSpace saving gamesPhysical medicine and rehabilitationEngineering

An exercise support system configured to support at least a portion of a user's weight is disclosed. The exercise support system may include a base assembly including a plurality of frame members defining an interior region of the system. The system may also include a lift assembly comprising a drive assembly and an arm assembly. A body support (e.g., a seat) may be configured with the arm assembly. In general, the base assembly provides support to the lift assembly, and the lift assembly provides the mechanism(s) and forces to raise and lower the arm assembly (and the body support) thereby supporting at least a portion of the user's weight.

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Owner:LEFKOTEK LLC

Self-centering counterbalanced walking cart

InactiveUS10080937B1Effective weightLimit its extensionUmbrellasSupporting partsGolf BallGolf club

A self-centering counterbalanced walking cart includes a mobile carriage and a holder body supported upright and centered thereon. The holder body has an endless sidewall defining an interior storage cavity, golf club clips and recessed decks on the endless sidewall, and handle and stand pivotally coupled at a lower portion and extending upright along opposite sides of the endless sidewall. The clips are spaced from one another and affixed about the exterior of an upper annular portion of the endless sidewall for retaining golf clubs about and in upright orientations along the exterior of the holder body. The recessed decks are defined in and spaced apart from one another about the exterior of the lower annular portion of the endless sidewall for receiving heads of the golf clubs retained upright by the golf club clips. The mobile carriage may be a two-wheel or four-wheel version.

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Owner:NICHOL JOHN PHILIP BRETT +1

Elastic brace assembly and methods of use

ActiveUS8808211B2Limit its extensionProvide progressive resistanceNon-surgical orthopedic devicesEngineering

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Owner:KNEE X BRACE LLC

Supportive exercise machine

InactiveUS20170252602A1Avoid componentsPrevent movementWalking aidsSpace saving gamesEngineeringWeight-bearing

An exercise support machine configured to support at least a portion of a user's weight is provided. The exercise support machine can include a frame portion having a plurality of frame members defining an interior region of the machine. The machine can further include two vertical support members extending upward from the frame portion and a lever arm pivotally connected to the upper ends of the vertical support members. The lever arm can include a seat connected to a first end of the lever arm and positioned within the interior region of the machine. The machine can further include a lifting mechanism connected to the frame portion and the second end of the lever arm. The lifting mechanism can control the vertical movement of the seat to provide weight bearing support for the user of the machine.