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Method for creating a double bundle ligament orientation in a single bone tunnel during knee ligament reconstruction

ActiveUS20050096743A1Maximizes graft stiffnessReduces tunnel wideningSuture equipmentsLigamentsBone tunnelKnee joint ligament
A method and construct for joint repair in which attachment of a double bundle graft ligament approximates anatomic orientation using interference fixation in a single bone tunnel. The double bundle graft features separable strands. A threaded screw is inserted between the separable strands and provides interference fixation of the graft against radially opposing walls defining the bone tunnel. Attachment of the graft using separated strands more closely approximate the configuration of the native ligament. The resulting reconstruction exhibits mechanical functionality that more accurately mimics that of the intact joint, with a minimum of associated tissue morbidity.
Owner:ARTHREX

Methods of making encapsulated heart valves

The present disclosure concerns embodiments of implantable prosthetic devices, and in particular, implantable prosthetic valves, and methods for making such devices. In one aspect, a prosthetic device includes encapsulating layers that extend over a fabric layer and secure the fabric layer to another component of the device. In particular embodiments, the prosthetic device comprises a prosthetic heart valve, and can be configured to be implanted in any of the native heart valves. In addition, the prosthetic heart valve can be, for example, a transcatheter heart valve, a surgical heart valve, or a minimally-invasive heart valve.
Owner:EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP

Methods and systems for environmental system control

Methods, systems, and apparatuses for environmental system controls are provided. A number of human subjects present within a space is determined, which may include counting the human subjects and / or determining a thermal mass of the human subjects. An impact upon an environmental factor by the present human subjects upon the space is determined. Environmental conditioning equipment is controlled based on the determination.
Owner:POWELL KEVIN J +1

Method for creating a double bundle ligament orientation in a single bone tunnel during knee ligament reconstruction

ActiveUS7326247B2Maximizes graft stiffnessReduces tunnel wideningSuture equipmentsLigamentsBone tunnelKnee joint ligament
A method and construct for joint repair in which attachment of a double bundle graft ligament approximates anatomic orientation using interference fixation in a single bone tunnel. The double bundle graft features separable strands. A threaded screw is inserted between the separable strands and provides interference fixation of the graft against radially opposing walls defining the bone tunnel. Attachment of the graft using separated strands more closely approximate the configuration of the native ligament. The resulting reconstruction exhibits mechanical functionality that more accurately mimics that of the intact joint, with a minimum of associated tissue morbidity.
Owner:ARTHREX

Interactive exercise mat

A smart mat system is provided for performing exercises herein. The smart mat system may include an exercise mat. The exercise mat may include sensors configured for sensing objects. The sensors may transmit sensor information to a mobile component. The mobile component may determine a user's balance, weight distribution, and correctness of a pose. The mobile component may store historic data associated with the user's exercises.
Owner:PERFORMANCE RES INC

Gesture Interface Robot

Gesture Interface Robot auto measure work zone to establish virtual puzzle cell locate in user gesture comfortable area where easy moving hands gesture to push out select virtual keys, prevent injury. Robot drawing virtual keyboard images graphic that display each puzzle cell command, and video vision sensing detect user's hand location that on its virtual keyboard in the workspace zone. Special unique gesture hand sings design for enhances hand control virtual key selections. Push hand z dimension distant divide into 3 select zones. Real-time display highlight selected key graphic image to visual indicate for user to see. Using UIRT cable sending IR signal remote control computer, machine. Instantly generate virtual puzzle cell keyboard or controller that user selected. Introduce new gesture interface method, a Touch Screen Mouse combine with Puzzle Cell virtual keys in sandwich layers gesture zones method for operate computer keys and mouse operations, robot.
Owner:CHIU HSIEN HSIANG

Wireless ultrasound transducer using ultrawideband

Ultrasound imaging systems and methods are described that include a cableless front end having a UltraWideBand transceiver and a beamformer that transmit ultrasound data to a back end physically separated from the front end, with the back end having a UltraWideBand transceiver for receiving ultrasound data from the front end UltraWideBand transceiver via a peer-to-peer communication protocol. The back end unit can also receive and transmit commands to and from the front end unit to select an image mode and has a signal processor and scan converter that can convert ultrasound data into image data for display. An input device in the front end allows the operator to selectively display ultrasound data or patient data on an auxiliary worn display or the nearest local display.
Owner:WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Bed roll

InactiveUS6588036B1Convenient carrying and storageEasy to useTravelling sacksSleeping rugEngineeringMechanical engineering
A bed roll combination, particularly for children, is shown to include a mattress, with a mattress cover sheet and a top sheet, if necessary, as well as a blanket. The blanket is also used as the carrying bag for the combination, with rings or the like, for attaching a carrying strap. Alternatively, the above combination, for carrying, is placed in a separate carrying bag, also with facility for attaching a carrying strap.
Owner:HORT ORA

Automatic discovery and mirroring of server-client remote user interface (RUI) session on a companion device and synchronously controlling both sessions using rui on companion device

A server sends to a video device such as a TV a remote user interface (RUI) that is presented on the TV and manipulable to send control commands back to the server. A companion device such as a tablet computer discovers the RUI session and is provided by the server with its own RUI, which mirrors that on the TV, modified as appropriate for the screen of the companion device. The server maintains the two RUIs synchronized such that the RUI on the companion mirrors the RUI on the TV.
Owner:SONY CORP

System and method for metallic object detection in a media transport system

ActiveUS20160185544A1Sufficient loudnessLessen chanceFunction indicatorsElectric/magnetic detectionVIT signalsTransmission system
A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and / or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and / or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.
Owner:KODAK ALARIS INC

Unlocking Mechanism for a Touch Screen Device

A method for unlocking a touchscreen device comprises no involvement of pressing a physical button of the touchscreen device. Rather, it employs a pre-defined touchscreen area as the unlocking spot. The location and size of this unlocking spot can be redefined by a user. When this spot is touched by a finger, a counter will start to count numbers. When it passes a pre-defined number threshold, the activation signal will be sent to a micro control unit (MCU) to activate the MCU. In this way, the touchscreen device is unlocked. In addition, a power saving circuit is provided to execute such unlocking function and reduce power consumption.
Owner:INPUTEK

Solid state thermoelectric power converter

High efficiency conversion of heat energy to electrical energy is achieved using a ring of metallic components and anodically sliced, reduced barriers, high purity n-type and p-type semiconductor wafers. Energy produced by heating one set of fins and cooling another set is extracted from a ring of bismuth telluride based n-type wafers and antimony telluride based p-type wafers using make-before-break control of MOSfet switch banks. Standard AC frequencies and DC output result from rectification of make-before-break high frequency switched very high currents in the ring and a DC to AC converter. Solar energy stored in porcelain fragments extends the time that solar energy can be used as the heat source for the thermoelectric generator device.
Owner:TE ENERGY LLC A FLORIDA LLC

System and method for metallic object detection in a media transport system

A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and / or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and / or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.
Owner:KODAK ALARIS INC

Cantilevered watercraft canopy

In a cantilevered watercraft canopy, a plurality of vertical supports provides support to a plurality of horizontal supports. First and second main struts are supported by the horizontal supports. First and second pluralities of arch members are affixed at a central attachment point to the first main strut and second main strut, respectively. The outer ends of the first and second pluralities of arch members support outer struts. In the first exemplary embodiment, the inner ends of the first and second pluralities of arch members are affixed to one another, and the main struts are affixed rigidly to the horizontal supports. In the second exemplary embodiment, first and second inner struts are affixed to the inner ends of the first and second pluralities of arch members, and the main struts are affixed rotatably to the horizontal supports. A canopy cover is affixed over the arch members and struts.
Owner:DESIGNER DIRECT INC

Expanded utility of red-cell derived microparticles (RMP) for treatment of bleeding

Red blood cell membrane derived microparticles (RMP) are safe, economical, effective hemostatic agents in the treatment of a wide range of bleeding conditions and can be considered as universal hemostatic agents. RMP are produced from red blood cells using a high-pressure extrusion membrane shear process and can be lyophilized after production and retain activity even when stored at room temperature. RMP can be administered to original donors (autologous treatment), thus avoiding transfusion complications, or can be administered to blood type compatible recipients. RMP produced from type O, Rh negative red cells can be given to any person regardless of blood type. RMP can be administered to reduce excessive bleeding resulting from trauma, surgeries, invasive procedures and various bleeding disorders such as platelet disorders, either congenital or acquired, and coagulation disorders, either congenital or acquired.
Owner:UNIV OF MIAMI

Plasma assisted gasification system

A controlled zone gasification reactor for a plasma assisted gasification reaction system is disclosed for converting fuel, such as, but not limited to, biomass, to syngas to replace petroleum based fuels used in power generation. The system may be a modular system housed within a frame facilitating relatively easy transportation. The system may include a reactor vessel with distinct reaction zones that facilitate greater control and a more efficient system. The system may include a syngas heater channeling syngas collected downstream of the carbon layer support and to the pyrolysis reaction zone. The system may also include a syngas separation chamber configured to produce clean syngas, thereby requiring less filtering. The system may further include an agitator drive assembly that prevents formation of burn channels with in the fuel.
Owner:ADAPTIVEARC

Portable Hydro-Thermal Therapy System for Use with a Vessel for Containing Water and Method for Use of Same

A portable hydro-thermal therapy system for use with a vessel for containing water and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the portable hydro-thermal therapy system includes a mobile trailer having a platform to achieve point-to-point haulage thereof. A cool water supply device having inlet and outlet port is mounted on the platform. The cool water supply device includes a water circulation path from the inlet port to the outlet port, a water pump coupled to the water circulation path, and a refrigeration cycle contained within the cool water supply device. A thermostat and water pump may cooperate in combination to provide water between about 50° F. and about 55° F. The water circulation path is thermally proximate to the evaporator coil in order to cool the water being pumped through the water circulation path to and from the vessel by way of inlet and outlet tubing.
Owner:HOWELL HOBSON A

Clamp and hoisting device

A clamp and hoisting device serves the dual purpose of preventing a sleeve over a tubular or column like structure from sliding in an axial direction and also provides a connection point for a hoisting device. The device includes first and second arms composed of a plurality of arcuate links. Each arm is connected to an upper connector block and a lower connector block. The two arms are positioned over the tubular and the two lower connector blocks are secured to each other thereby forming a clamp. The upper connector block includes a connection point for attachment to a hoisting mechanism so that the clamp also serves as an attachment point for a hoisting mechanism.
Owner:NUDAWN METAL FAB

Machine vise parallel with angled edges

A work orienting plate or angled vise parallel for use with a machine vise and which angled plate has first, second and third reference edges with the second and third reference edges being spaced apart side edges that are perpendicular to the first edge. Angled work piece support edges join the second and third reference edges, respectively. The angled work piece support edges are at different angles from one another so that a work piece can be supported on any one of the edges relative to a reference surface of a vise on which the work orienting plate is mounted to position the work piece at selected angles for machining angled surfaces.
Owner:KURT MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC

ALI system

InactiveUS20090091885A1Not bulkyQuickly and conveniently selectBatteries circuit arrangementsTypewritersLaptopEngineering
A laptop that fuses external components such as a printer, scanner, fax machine and miniature solar panels into an all-in-one laptop with prolonged battery life. Below the computer keyboard area is an additional compartment that holds the scanner with the bottom of the keyboard area acting like a scanner cover. The back of the laptop screen holds the small printer for printing word or design documents along with miniature solar panels.
Owner:BURFORD CECELIA

Audio detection of medium jam

A method of indicating a medium jam along a medium transport path; a plurality of microphones for detecting the sound of the medium being transported as it enters medium transport path and producing a signal representing the sound; a plurality of microphones for detecting the sound of the medium being transported in the medium transport path and producing a signal representing the sound in the medium transport; a plurality of microphones for detecting the sound of the medium being existing the medium transport path and producing a signal representing the sound of the medium existing the medium transport; a processor for producing sound values from the signal and computing the maximum sound responsive to the sound values per each microphone, and indicating the medium jam responsive to the sound values.
Owner:KODAK ALARIS INC

Plasma assisted gasification system with an indirect vacuum system

A plasma assisted gasification system with an indirect vacuum system for drawing syngas through a reactor vessel is disclosed. In particular, the plasma assisted gasification system is configured to draw syngas through the combustion reaction zone, the syngas collection chamber, the syngas heater and the syngas outlet in the reactor vessel. The plasma assisted gasification system may include a reactor vessel with distinct reaction zones that facilitate greater control and a more efficient system. The system may include a sealing system for a continuous feed system of a gasifier enabling an inlet opening of a feedstock system to remain open yet seal the reactor without a mechanical system. The system may include a syngas heater channeling syngas collected downstream of the carbon layer support and to the pyrolysis reaction zone. The system may further include an agitator drive assembly that prevents formation of burn channels with in the fuel.
Owner:ADAPTIVEARC

Sleeve valves, shifting tools and methods for wellbore completion operations therewith

A shift uphole-to-open sleeve assembly is provided for insertion along a tubular string for multi-stage, selectable wellbore treatment. The sleeve assemblies are very short in length, being too short for in-sleeve engagement, and instead have a downhole shoulder engageable for opening using dogs of a conventional shifting tool. Use of a common J-mechanism having four axial inappropriately places the sealing packer of a downhole tool above the sleeve ports. Multiple extra J-mechanism cycles are required to position the packer downhole thereof. Herein a modified downhole tool is disclosed including a biased repositioning sub to eliminate many of the extra tool cycles. In embodiments the short sleeve can replace casing collars.
Owner:KOBOLD CORP

Machine vise parallel with angled edges

InactiveUS20130087963A1Great amount of timeLow profile designPositioning apparatusVicesViseHypotenuse
A work orienting plate or angled vise parallel for use with a machine vise and which angled plate has first, second and third reference edges with the second and third reference edges being spaced apart side edges that are perpendicular to the first edge. Angled work piece support edges join the second and third reference edges, respectively. The angled work piece support edges are at different angles from one another so that a work piece can be supported on any one of the edges relative to a reference surface of a vise on which the work orienting plate is mounted to position the work piece at selected angles for machining angled surfaces.
Owner:KURT MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC

Power device

An energy efficient apparatus includes a switching device, a frequency dependent reactive device, and a control element is provided. The switching device is coupled to a source of electrical power and includes a pair of transistors and is adapted to receive a control signal and to produce an alternating current power signal. The frequency of the alternating current power signal is responsive to the control signal. The frequency dependent reactive device is electrically coupled to the pair of transistors for receiving the alternating current power signal and producing an output power signal. The frequency dependent reactive device is chosen to achieve a desired voltage of the output power signal relative to the frequency of the alternating current power signal. The control element senses an actual voltage of the direct current power signal and modifies the control signal delivered to achieve the desired voltage of the direct current power signal.
Owner:SMART PRONG TECH INC
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