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Disposable active pulse sensor,Cord blood and placenta collection kit,Methods and apparatus for dispensing liquids as an atomized spray,Scalable nonvolatile memory,Porous, non-degradable implant made by powder molding

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Disposable active pulse sensor

ActiveUS8764671B2Sufficient volumeDiagnostics using vibrationsCatheterOptical radiationUltrasound attenuation

A disposable active pulse sensor has an emitter that generates optical radiation having a plurality of wavelengths, a detector that is responsive to the optical radiation and an unbalanced electrical motor that vibrates when energized. A tape assembly removably attaches the emitter, the detector and the unbalanced electrical motor to a tissue site. The tape assembly also physically mounts the emitter, the detector and the unbalanced electrical motor in a spatial arrangement so that vibration from the unbalanced electrical motor induces pulsatile blood flow within the tissue site, the emitter transmits the optical radiation into the tissue site and the detector generates a sensor signal responsive to the intensity of the optical radiation after attenuation by the pulsatile blood flow within the tissue site.

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Owner:JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Cord blood and placenta collection kit

ActiveUS20060060494A1Solve insufficient capacitySufficient volumeBioreactor/fermenter combinationsBiological substance pretreatmentsCord blood stem cellObstetrics

The present invention provides an improved kit for the collection of umbilical cord blood and placental blood, and collection of the placenta from which such blood is obtained. The kit improves upon existing kits in that it provides for improved user convenience, provides for the collection of the placenta itself, and better maintains the internal temperature of the container in which the collected blood and placenta are shipped to a blood bank or registry. The invention further provides a method of collecting umbilical cord and placental blood, and the placenta from which such blood is obtained, comprising using the kit described herein.

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Owner:CELULARITY INC

Methods and apparatus for dispensing liquids as an atomized spray

InactiveUS6540153B1Sufficient volumeHigh trafficRespiratorsRecording apparatusEngineeringMechanical engineering

The invention provides exemplary methods and apparatus for dispensing liquids as an atomized spray. In one particularly preferably method, a liquid is dispensed as an atomized spray from a vibratable member having a front surface and a rear surface, with the member having at least one tapered hole between the surfaces for dispensing the liquid. The tapered hole has a larger cross-sectional area at the rear surface than at the front surface. The liquid is delivered from a supply container to the rear surface of the vibratable member in an amount sufficient to cover the hole with liquid. The vibratable member is then vibrated to dispense at least a portion of the liquid through the hole and from the front surface. Additional liquid is delivered from the supply container and to the rear surface in volumes that are substantially equal to the volumes dispensed.

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Owner:NOVARTIS FARMA

Scalable nonvolatile memory

ActiveUS20080285331A1Sufficient volumeWave amplification devicesDigital storageNon-volatile memoryComputer architecture

Various magnetoresistive memory cells and architectures are described which enable nonvolatile memories having high information density.

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Owner:INTEGRATED MAGNETOELECTRONICS

Porous, non-degradable implant made by powder molding

InactiveUS20080213611A1Sufficient pore volumeSufficient volumeLayered productsPharmaceutical delivery mechanismDecompositionShell molding

The exemplary embodiment of the present invention are provided which relate to porous implants and methods for manufacture thereof which use powder molding techniques. For example, a suspension can be provided comprising a plurality of first particles of at least one organic polymer, a plurality of second particles of at least one metal-based material, and at least one solvent. The first and second particles can be substantially insoluble in the solvent. The suspension can be molded to form a green body comprising the first particles embedded in a matrix of compressed second particles. The first particles may be removed from the green body by thermally induced decomposition and/or evaporation. The green body can be sintered to form the implant. The removals of the first particles can be performed during sintering.

Porous, non-degradable implant made by powder molding

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Owner:CINVENTION AG

Rapidly convertible hybrid aircraft and manufacturing method

InactiveUS20110036939A1Easy to convertAvoid many safety and emissionInfluencers by generating vorticesConvertible aircraftsCruise speedControl system

A hybrid fixed wing aircraft converts into a roadworthy vehicle in a matter of seconds therefore operating efficiently in both air and ground transportation systems. The single piece wing is mounted on a skewed pivot that is on the lower portion of the fuselage and is operated by a pushbutton operating system. The aircraft includes telescopic twin boom tail design that when extended allows good pitch stability and damping. The aircraft's wing area may be increased with additional telescopic wing tip segments. This allows an increase in aspect ratio, hence improving efficiency at high loads. This feature will also creates a reduction in induced drag at cruise speed by simply retracting the tips in flight. The vehicle has a unique synchronized control system that switches from flight to ground mode without input from the operator, thereby providing a natural interface for the operator.

Rapidly convertible hybrid aircraft and manufacturing method

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Owner:EASTER WILLIAM CRAIG

Apparatus for producing water onboard of a craft driven by a power plant

InactiveUS20040040312A1Improve overall utilizationFlexibility in distributionFuel cells groupingFuel cell auxillariesCombustion chamberEngineering

Water is generated onboard of a craft such as an aircraft or in a self-contained stationary system by partially or completely integrating a water generating unit into a power plant of the craft or system. The water generating unit includes one or more high temperature fuel cells which partially or completely replace the combustion chamber or chambers of the power plant. A reformer process is integrated into the high temperature fuel cell which is arranged between, on the one hand, a fan (30) and power plant compressor stages (31, 32) and, on the other hand, power plant turbine stages (33, 34). These power plant stages may be provided in such redundant numbers that safety and redundancy requirements are satisfied.

Apparatus for producing water onboard of a craft driven by a power plant

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Owner:AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH

Coated microporous inkjet receptive media and method for controlling dot diameter

InactiveUS6114022AMaximize appearanceMaximize useDuplicating/marking methodsTypewritersPrecipitated silicaMaterials science

An inkjet receptor medium wherein the medium is microporous and has on one major surface an imaging layer comprising a coating of a mixture of amorphous precipitated and fumed silicas and binder. Dot diameter of pigmented inkjet inks can be controlled using the receptor medium, which is advantageous for inks delivered in small picoliter volumes. Methods of making and using the medium are also disclosed.

Owner:3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO +1

Surface mount type semiconductor device and lead frame structure thereof

ActiveUS7282785B2Increase heatRelieve pressureSemiconductor/solid-state device detailsSolid-state devicesLead bondingSurface mounting

A surface mount type semiconductor device can be configured to include a pair of lead frames that are butted to each other with a spacing such that ends of the lead frames are opposite to each other. A bare chip can be mounted on a chip mount portion on one end side of one of the lead frames, and wire-bonded to a connection portion on an end side of the other lead frame. A housing can be insert-molded to an end side of both of the lead frames, and the lead frames can be shaped such that they extend along the side and bottom surfaces of the housing and form surface mounting terminal portions. The lead frames are preferably formed to be thin at least at the regions that are to be bent, and other regions thereof are preferably formed to be thick to improve heat radiating effect.

Surface mount type semiconductor device and lead frame structure thereof

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Owner:STANLEY ELECTRIC CO LTD

Porous ceramic filters with catalyst coatings

ActiveUS20050037147A1Easy to disassembleHigh porosityDead plant preservationArtificial flowers and garlandsNanoparticleBiological activation

Porous ceramic catalyst supports or filters to be provided with catalyst coatings via oxide washcoating processes are pre-coated with polymer barrier layers to prevent washcoat nanoparticle intrusion into the microcracked and / or microporous surfaces of the ceramics, the barrier coatings being formed of hydrocarbon polymers that are soluble or dispersible in polar media, capable of forming neutral or hydrophilic surfaces on porous ceramic supports, and completely vaporizable at moderate washcoat stabilization or catalyst activation temperatures.

Porous ceramic filters with catalyst coatings

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Owner:CORNING INC

Automatic ball throwing device, directing device therefor and method of making an automatic ball throwing device

InactiveUS6880542B1More practicalEasy to handleFriction-wheel launchersAmmunition loadingEngineeringActuator

The present inventions provides a directing device for controlling the orientation of a ball launching device, comprising a first member, a second member pivotally attached to the first member, and a third member disposed substantially parallel to the second member, rotatably connected to the second member and operably configured to receive the ball launching device. The device further includes a first actuator connected to the first and second members and, a second actuator connected to the first and third members. When the first actuator is actuated the second member pivots relative to the first member, and when the second actuator is actuated the third member rotates relative to the second member. This invention also provides an automatic ball throwing device having the directing device of this invention and a method of converting a pitching machine into the same. This invention further provides a hopper for use with the directing device.

Automatic ball throwing device, directing device therefor and method of making an automatic ball throwing device

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Owner:JOHNDREAU STEVEN S +1

Bone conduction device

InactiveUS20060098829A1Sufficient sound volumeClearly catchBone conduction transducer hearing devicesEarpiece/earphone attachmentsBone conduction hearingBiomedical engineering

A bone conduction device which, when particularly employed in the receiver of a bone conduction telephone, is capable of obtaining a sufficient amount of sound as to not only a bone conduction sound but also an aerial vibration sound to ensure clear reception of the sound. The bone conduction device comprises a bone conduction device unit and a case receiving the device unit therein to serve as a vibration section and is characterized in that a compliance increasing means, such as a corrugation, is disposed along the peripheral edge of the vibrating surface of the case having the bone conduction device unit fixed thereto.

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Owner:TEMCO JAPAN

Administering osmotic colonic evacuant containing a picosulfate

InactiveUS6103268AMinimize osmotic diarrhoeaIncrease awarenessBiocidePowder deliveryMedicineSulfate

Colonic evacuation, treatment of small bowel bacterial overgrowth or irritable bowel syndrome or treating acute or chronic bacterial bowel infection comprises administering an osmotic colonic evacuant in solid form, preferably a mixture of sodium dihydrogen phosphate and disodium hydrogen phosphate or a sulfate based laxative comprising a picosulfate, together with a diluent.

Owner:REDHILL BIOPHARMA +1

Porous, degradable implant made by powder molding

InactiveUS20080175885A1Sufficient pore volumeSufficient volumeDental implantsTransportation and packagingDecompositionEvaporation

The exemplary embodiment of the present invention are provided which relate to at least partially degradable implants and methods for the manufacture thereof which can use powder molding techniques. For example, a suspension can be provided comprising a plurality of first particles of at least one organic polymer, a plurality of second particles of at least one metal-based material which is at least partially biodegradable in-vivo, and at least one solvent. The first and second particles can be substantially insoluble in the solvent. The suspension can be molded to form a green body comprising the first particles embedded in a matrix of compressed second particles. The first particles may be removed from the green body by thermally induced decomposition and / or evaporation. Further, the green body can be sintered to form the implant. The first particles may be removed during the sintering procedure.

Porous, degradable implant made by powder molding

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Owner:CINVENTION AG

Novel wound irrigation device and method

InactiveUS20050148958A1Convenient and effective manual wound irrigationSufficient volumeCannulasEnemata/irrigatorsEngineeringWound irrigation

A method for irrigation of a wound, said method comprising a reservoir housing containing a wound irrigation solution and a discharge means attachable thereto, said discharge means having at least one port therethrough wherein said port, or ports forms a nozzle for directing a pressurized dispersed stream of said solution.

Novel wound irrigation device and method

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Owner:INNOVATION TECH INC

Method and apparatus for dispensing liquids as an atomized spray

InactiveUS20040000598A1Sufficient volumeHigh trafficRespiratorsRecording apparatusEngineeringMechanical engineering

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Owner:STAMFORD DEVICES LTD +1

Weir design providing optimal purge gas flow, melt control, and temperature stabilization for improved single crystal growth in a continuous Czochralski process

ActiveUS8262797B1Increase path lengthExtended transit timePolycrystalline material growthBy pulling from meltSingle crystalEngineering

A weir is extended vertically to define an optimal annular gap between the top of the weir and the underside of a super-adjacent heat shield. The annular gap provides a high velocity stream of argon gas to be directed from the growth region to the melt region to substantially eliminate the transport of airborne particles from the melt region to the growth region. The tall weir may be configured as a modular, reusable weir extension supportably engaged with an outer (and / or inner) weir.

Weir design providing optimal purge gas flow, melt control, and temperature stabilization for improved single crystal growth in a continuous Czochralski process

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Owner:CORNER STAR LTD

Electronic kitchen dispensing faucet

InactiveUS20070152074A1Avoid damageSufficient volumeTemperature control without auxillary powerDomestic plumbingFlow transducerEngineering

An electronic kitchen faucet dispensing apparatus capable of dispensing measured operator-selectable quantities of hot or cold liquid into a container with a flow rate suitable to prevent splashing and loss of the ensuing mixture while maintaining a rapid flow rate to quickly fill larger containers. The dispensing faucet can be used for measuring liquids required for preparing recipes, making instant beverages, or in the preparation of pre-packaged foods, and may be retrofitted to an existing faucet. The apparatus may utilize various controls to automatically control liquid flow, including 1) flow sensors and control valving; 2) positive-displacement pumps; and 3) flow-restrictors with shut-off valves. Also, it can be connected to a garbage disposal to prevent damage to the disposal.

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Owner:EDGEWATER FAUCET

Administering osmotic colonic evacuant containing a picosulfate

InactiveUS6132767AMinimize osmotic diarrhoeaIncrease awarenessPowder deliveryBiocideMedicineSulfate

Owner:REDHILL BIOPHARMA +1

Actively ventilated shoe

InactiveUS20090113762A1Less climate customizationAvoid the needSolesInsolesEngineeringActive ventilation

The invention relates to an article of footwear, in particular a sports shoe, wherein the article of footwear comprises a ventilation system with at least one active ventilation element arranged in a midfoot area of the article of footwear. Furthermore, the article of footwear comprises at least one air channel with an inlet and an outlet which are arranged in the sole area in the interior of the article of footwear. The active ventilation element is arranged such that air is sucked from the interior of the article of footwear through the inlet and is blown into the interior of article of footwear shoe through the outlet.

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Owner:ADIDAS

Sound reproducing system and sound reproducing method

InactiveUS20080187156A1Improve localizationSound propagated to adjacent houses is reducedLoudspeaker transducer fixingGain controlSound sourcesSound image

A sound reproducing system includes a first speaker that is supplied with audio signals of a first channel and that is placed so that a reproduced sound image generated by the audio signals of the first channel is localized in a position in a front direction of a listener; a pair of second speakers that are supplied with audio signals on which a virtual sound source process is performed; a virtual sound source processing unit to perform the virtual sound source process on the audio signals of a plurality of channels; a volume detecting unit to detect the volumes of the first channel and the other channels; a volume comparing unit to compare the volume of the first channel with each of the volumes of the other channels; and a control unit to control the gains of the audio signals of the first channel and the other channels.

Sound reproducing system and sound reproducing method

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Owner:SONY CORP

System and method for automated benchmarking for the recognition of best medical practices and products and for establishing standards for medical procedures

InactiveUS7996381B2Reduce gapLow costDigital data processing detailsDrug and medicationsTechnical standardUser interface

A system for collecting, managing and disseminating information relating to medical procedures includes a central computer and a plurality of medical devices each in communication with an injector, a scanner, a hospital system and / or at least one other device. Each medical device receives (I) before a procedure is performed, patient identification information from a user interface, the scanner and / or the hospital system and (II) during and / or after the procedure, injection information from the injector and imaging study information from the scanner. Each medical device has an associated database for storing as a record therein the patient identification information, the injection information and the imaging study information for each procedure performed on each patient. The central computer remotely links to each medical device for accessing, collecting and storing in a related database the records transmitted therefrom and for analyzing the records and creating therefrom at least one related entry based thereon.

System and method for automated benchmarking for the recognition of best medical practices and products and for establishing standards for medical procedures

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Owner:BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC

Fuel tank disposition structure of vehicle

ActiveUS20050211496A1Function increaseSufficient tank volumeTank vehiclesUnderstructuresFuel tankEngineering

There is provided the fuel tank disposition structure of the vehicle, in which a plurality of passenger seats are disposed longitudinally in the cabin, comprising the tunnel portion provided so as to project upward toward the inside of the cabin at the central portion of the floor panel forming the lower face of the cabin, the tunnel portion including the wide portion and the narrow portions, the fuel tank disposed in the tunnel portion below the floor panel, the fuel tank including the wide portion and the narrow portion so as to correspond to the tunnel portion, wherein the front seat is disposed above the wide portion of the tunnel portion, and the rear seat is disposed above the narrow portions.

Fuel tank disposition structure of vehicle

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Owner:MAZDA MOTOR CORP

Heat spreader for emissive display device

InactiveUS7150914B2Increase temperature differenceTemperature differenceTube/lamp screens manufactureMaterial nanotechnologyDisplay deviceGraphite

A heat spreader for an emissive display device, such as a plasma display panel or a light emitting diode, comprising at least one sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite having a surface area greater than the surface area of that part of a discharge cell facing the back surface of the device.

Heat spreader for emissive display device

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Owner:NEOGRAF SOLUTIONS LLC

Apparatus and process for extracting sulfur compounds from a hydrocarbon stream

InactiveUS7326333B2Sufficient volumeGas treatmentDispersed particle separationThiolHydrocarbon

Described is an apparatus and process for extracting sulfur compounds from a hydrocarbon stream. A prewash section for converting hydrogen sulfide to sodium sulfide by reaction with an alkali such as caustic communicates with an extractor section disposed directly above the prewash section for converting mercaptans to mercaptides by reaction with alkali. Hydrocarbon product exits the extractor section through a coalescer that prevents alkali from exiting with the hydrocarbon product stream.

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Owner:UOP LLC

Rapidly convertible hybrid aircraft and manufacturing method

InactiveUS8371520B2Easy to convertAvoid many safety and emissionInfluencers by generating vorticesConvertible aircraftsOperational systemSynchronous control

A hybrid fixed wing aircraft converts into a roadworthy vehicle in a matter of seconds therefore operating efficiently in both air and ground transportation systems. The single piece wing is mounted on a skewed pivot that is on the lower portion of the fuselage and is operated by a pushbutton operating system. The aircraft includes telescopic twin boom tail design that when extended allows good pitch stability and damping. The aircraft's wing area may be increased with additional telescopic wing tip segments. This allows an increase in aspect ratio, hence improving efficiency at high loads. This feature also creates a reduction in induced drag at cruise speed by simply retracting the tips in flight. The vehicle has a unique synchronized control system that switches from flight to ground mode without input from the operator, thereby providing a natural interface for the operator.

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Owner:EASTER WILLIAM CRAIG

Cavitated insulating support base for hot water tank

InactiveUS6267261B1Sufficient volumeLarge containersWater heatersHot liquidsPlastic film

A hot water tank is comprised of a cylindrical disc-shaped support base on which is supported a cylindrical inner tank concentrically therewith. A circumferential ridge projects upwardly adjacent an outer peripheral edge of the support base and spaced from a lower edge portion of a circumferential side wall of the inner tank to form a circumferential containment channel between the ridge and the lower edge portion. The channel has a volume sufficient to receive a lower portion of a plastic film pouch wrapper disposed at least about a lower section of the inner casing as well as a pre-determined quantity of hot expandable liquid urethane placed therein in sufficient quantity to fill a space between the inner casing and an outer shell secured spaced about the inner casing when the urethane is expanded. The channel prevents the liquid urethane from flowing out of the lower portion of the wrapper located therein due to deterioration of the wrapper when exposed to the hot liquid urethane.

Cavitated insulating support base for hot water tank

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Owner:MICLAU S R I

Disc shaped regulated drip irrigation emitter

ActiveUS8511586B2Constant flowLarge filter areaClimate change adaptationWatering devicesWater filterDrip irrigation

A drip irrigation emitter includes a disc shaped body having a pressure reducing labyrinth between a water inlet area and an outlet hole, and a pressure regulating diaphragm changing flow through the outlet hole in response to water pressure fluctuations in the water conduit where the emitter is mounted. The water filtering inlet of the emitter is located entirely at the sides of the disc shaped body.