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  • Battery recharge management for an implantable medical device
    Patent number: 7167756
    Abstract: An implantable medical device having an implantable power source such as a rechargeable lithium ion battery. The implantable medical device includes a recharge module that regulates the recharging process of the implantable power source using closed-loop feedback control. The recharge module includes a recharge regulator, a recharge measurement device monitoring at least one recharge parameter, and a recharge regulation control unit for regulating the recharge energy delivered to the power source in response to the recharge measurement device. The recharge module adjusts the energy provided to the power source to ensure that the power source is being recharged under safe levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan A. Torgerson, James E. Riekels
  • Method and apparatus for making a sand core with an improved production rate
    Patent number: 7163045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to A method and apparatus for making a sand core (112) utilizing purge air through a core box (100 and 100?) to harden the binder in the sand core (112) proximate the ejection pins (106 and 106?). The sand core (112) may be removed from the core box (100 and 100?) prior to drying the binder completely thereby resulting in an improved production rate of the sand core (112).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Hormel Foods, LLC
    Inventors: Richard M. Herreid, Yuliy M. Yunovich, Jeremy D. Eastman
  • Radio frequency (RF) circuit board topology
    Patent number: 7154356
    Abstract: An interconnection structure for interconnecting circuitry on a first conductive layer to circuitry on a second conductive layer is provided. The interconnection structure of the present invention comprises a signal conductor via surrounded by a plurality of ground vias. The plurality of ground vias shield the signal conductor via, thus providing electrical isolation for the conductor via from the rest of the circuitry. One feature of the present invention is that the plurality of ground vias can be modified, adjusting their diameters and their placement relative to the signal conductor via, in order to affect the overall characteristic impedance of the interconnection structure. This feature is useful when propagating high frequency signals between signal traces on different conductive layers of a printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: BelAir Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Gilbert P. Brunette, Eric Johnson, Stephen G. Rayment, Colin Soul
  • Method of vacuum tumbling for processing meat
    Patent number: 7135202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of processing meat such as, but not limited to, turkey breast meat. The meat is vacuum tumbled prior to coagulation of blood within the meat, and the blood is withdrawn from the meat. The meat is then injected with a brine solution, tumbled, and further processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Hormel Foods, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Benson, Steven D. Leitch, Daniel L. Franklin
  • Method for creating a ready-to-use product from a concentrated form
    Patent number: 7131468
    Abstract: A method for creating a ready-to-use product from a concentrated form comprises providing a source of locally supplied diluent to a dispenser having a fill station, providing a container of first concentrate at a remote site, providing a first product container, identifying the container by the dispenser, placing indicia with the fill date on the first product container and filling the container with the diluent and the concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Allan L. Schuman, Tina O. Outlaw, Keith E. Olson, James E. Skavnak
  • Implantable infusion device with optimized peristaltic pump motor drive
    Patent number: 7122026
    Abstract: A medical device known as an implantable therapeutic substance delivery device is configured for implanting in humans to deliver a therapeutic substance such as pharmaceutical compositions, genetic materials, and biologics to treat a variety of medical conditions such as pain, spasticity, cancer, and many other conditions. The infusion device incorporates a stepper motor that controls the infusion flow rate during the service life of the device. The stepper motor is controlled by continuously varying electrical pulse parameters based on the continuously decreasing power source voltage during the service life of the substance delivery device. In particular the stepper motor electrical pulse parameters, especially duty cycle, are selected to efficiently compensate for decreasing battery voltage thereby optimizing the motor performance while maximizing the power source service life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Rogers, George P. Seifert
  • Drop and slide engagement for implantable medical device
    Patent number: 7123966
    Abstract: An implantable medical device having a case with therapeutic componentry contained with the case. A module has a rail around at least a portion of a perimeter of the module and is adapted to be mechanically secured to the case. The case has a rigid fastening channel adapted to receive the rail of the module. The rigid fastening channel has an opening allowing the rail of the module to drop into the rigid fastening channel through the opening and then slide along the rigid fastening channel to be mechanically secured to the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve T. Deininger, John E. Kast, Eric H. Zacharias, Charles E. Peters
  • Connector
    Patent number: 7114225
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment connector includes a catch, a housing, and a locking member. The catch has an end with an engaging member, and the housing has a cavity and a supporting member. The locking member is positioned within the cavity and has a first position and a second position. The cavity and the locking member have a first configuration when the locking member is in the first position, and the cavity and the locking member have a second configuration when the locking member is in the second position. The first configuration is configured and arranged to receive the end of the catch. The second configuration is configured and arranged to engage the end of the catch between the supporting member and the locking member thereby locking the catch, and the supporting member of the housing provides a surface upon which the engaging member exerts force should a fall occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Casebolt, Bradley A. Rohlf
  • Personal safety methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 7108099
    Abstract: A safety anchor (20) for securing a user to a substantially vertical safety structure, e.g., elevator cable (21). Safety anchor (20) includes a back plate (26) to which are pivotally mounted a roller (28), inner cam assembly (30) and outer cam assembly (32). Each cam assembly (30,32) includes a lever arm (50,36) to which is mounted a cam (52,42). A user (25) is secured by means of carabiners and a short tether cable, for example, to the free ends of lever arms (50,36). Cable (21) threads between cams (52,42) which are pivoted to compress the cable in response to downward force exerted against the lever arms (50, 36).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Capital Safety Group EMEA
    Inventor: Bernard R. Ador
  • Alarm device for use with fall protection equipment
    Patent number: 7106205
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment alarm device for use with fall protection equipment includes an elongating member, an alarm, an activation member, and a connecting member. The elongating member has a first end and a second end and extends in length as the first end and the second end are pulled in different directions. The alarm is operatively connected to the first end of the elongating member, and the activation member is releasably connected to the alarm. The activation member activates the alarm when disconnected from the alarm. The connecting member interconnects the activation member and the second end of the elongating member, and the activation member becomes disconnected from the alarm when the elongating member is extended in length as the first end and the second end are pulled in different directions thereby activating the alarm when the elongating member is extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Graef, Emmett G. McGregor
  • Tablet dispenser with isolated delivery sensor
    Patent number: 7097068
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment proof of delivery system for use with a solid product dispenser includes an outlet conduit and a sensor mechanism. The outlet conduit is light transmissive and includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is exposed to humid conditions. The sensor mechanism is proximate the exterior surface of the outlet conduit, and the sensor mechanism senses delivery of a solid product through the outlet conduit. The outlet conduit provides a barrier to the humid conditions thereby protecting the sensor mechanism from exposure to the humid conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Louis M. Holzman
  • Product dispenser and carrier
    Patent number: 7093771
    Abstract: A product dispenser and carrier (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) for attachment to a surface such as a dryer fin includes a plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) and a product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521). The plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) attaches to the surface and the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521) releasably attaches to the plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511). Product (31, 131, 431, 531) is operatively connected to the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory G. Griese, John E. Thomas, Brian A. Chute, Stephan M. Hubig, Terry J. Klos, Jamie W. Lerbs, Trevor J. Wihelmson, Scott T. Russell
  • Product dispenser and carrier
    Patent number: 7093772
    Abstract: A product dispenser and carrier (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) for attachment to a surface such as a dryer fin includes a plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) and a product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521). The plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) attaches to the surface and the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521) releasably attaches to the plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511). Product (31, 131, 431, 531) is operatively connected to the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory G. Griese, Brian A. Chute
  • Dorsal pad assembly for use with a safety harness
    Patent number: 7073627
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment safety harness includes two straps operatively connected to a D-ring, which is operatively connected to a biasing mechanism urging the D-ring to an upright position. The safety harness may also include an impact indicator for providing indication when the D-ring has been subjected to a force and a wear pad for reducing wear on the straps of the safety harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Casebolt, J. Thomas Wolner
  • Method of drying a sand mold using a vacuum
    Patent number: 7073557
    Abstract: A method of drying a sand mold mixture containing moisture includes restraining the sand mold mixture and exposing the sand mold mixture to a vacuum. The vacuum flashes off the moisture within the sand mold mixture thereby drying the sand mold mixture to create a solidified sand mold. The restraining member prevents voids from forming in the sand mold during exposure to the vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Hormel Foods, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel L. Franklin, Richard M. Herreid
  • Foam soap dispenser for push operation
    Patent number: 7066356
    Abstract: The present invention is a foam soap dispenser (10) for push operation. The dispenser (10) houses a product bottle (18 and 18?), and the dispenser (10) includes lock-out members (12a and 12b) while the product bottle (18 and 18?) includes mating lock-out members (19a, 19b, and 19?) to ensure that the correct product is used with the dispenser (10). The dispenser (10) includes a push handle (13) that pivots on a pivot point (16) to dispense product when the push handle (13) is compressed. Pushing the push handle (13) moves the handle lever assembly (25 and 25?) components, which in turn activates a product outlet (23) to dispense the product. As the handle (13) is being compressed and released, a gap (22) is created and an anti-pinch member (14) helps prevent pinching of the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Allan L. Schuman, Tina O. Outlaw, Darren M. Jahnke, Louis M. Holzman, Randall S. Williams, Paul A. Pilosi, Timothy W. Kidder
  • Lubricant coated beverage container or conveyor therefor
    Patent number: 7067182
    Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricating coating that is thermally cured at less than 200° C. or radiation-cured. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts and with relatively low or no water content, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping, renewable lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide dry lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Minyu Li, Robert D. P. Hei, Keith D. Lokkesmoe, Keith Edward Olson
  • Method of dispensing cyanuric acid
    Patent number: 7065803
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment method for dispensing a product (121) such as cyanuric acid into an existing swimming pool circulation system includes providing a product (121) placed within a permeable bag (120). The permeable bag (120) containing the product (121) is placed into a cavity (104) of a flood feeder (100) having an inlet (105) and an outlet (108). The inlet (105) and the outlet (108) are in fluid communication with the cavity (104) of the feeder (100). A diluent is supplied to the inlet (105) and the diluent is allowed to flood the cavity (104) thereby contacting the permeable bag (120) and dissolving a portion of the product (121) to create a use solution within the cavity (104). The use solution is allowed to exit the cavity (104) through the outlet (108) and to flow into the swimming pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: James Richard Mock, Sr., Roy Siqueiros
  • Method for vacuum treatment of meat containing sodium bicarbonate to reduce the appearance of holes in subsequently cooked meat
    Patent number: 7060309
    Abstract: A method for processing and treating meat to reduce an appearance of holes after the meat has been cooked includes infusing the meat with sodium bicarbonate, placing the infused meat in a vessel, and applying a vacuum within the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Hormel Foods, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce C. Paterson, Daniel L. Franklin, Karen M. Schiefelbein
  • Product dispenser and carrier
    Patent number: 7055761
    Abstract: A product dispenser and carrier (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610) includes a product (31, 131, 431, 531) operatively connected to a product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521). The product dispenser and carrier (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610) releasably attaches to a surface such as an inner surface of a dryer to releasabty operatively connect the product (31, 131, 431, 531) thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory G. Griese, Steven E. Lentsch, Jamie W. Lerbs