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  • Inductively rechargeable external energy source, charger, system and method for a transcutaneous inductive charger for an implantable medical device
    Patent number: 8005547
    Abstract: A mechanism for transferring energy from an external power source to an implantable medical device is disclosed. An antenna is positioned in proximity of the implantable medical device. The position of a core of the antenna is adjusted relative to the implantable medical device while the antenna is maintained substantially stationary. A frequency of transmission of a power source is adjusted, and the antenna is driven at the adjusted frequency to transfer energy transcutaneously to the implantable medical device. In one embodiment, the frequency of transmission is selected based on an amplitude of a signal in the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Forsberg, William C. Phillips, Andrew L. Schmeling, David P. Olson
  • Solvating system and sealant for medical use in the sinuses and nasal passages
    Patent number: 7993675
    Abstract: Chronic rhinosinusitis and other bacterial sinus conditions may be treated by applying a solvating system containing a surfactant to a bacterial biofilm in a nasal or sinus cavity, disrupting the biofilm, and applying a protective layer of a polymeric film-forming medical sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana A. Oliver, Cecil O. Lewis, Edze Jan Tijsma, Maria Nieves Gonzalez Lopez, Matthew F. Myntti, James Britton Hissong
  • Magazine loading of solid products and method of dispensing same
    Patent number: 7993579
    Abstract: A method of dispensing a first solid product and a second solid product with a solid product dispenser includes placing the first solid product in a product housing of the dispenser and placing the second solid product in the product housing on top of the first solid product, the first and second solid products being different products. A portion of the first solid product is dispensed during each cycle of the dispenser until the first solid product has been partially depleted to a size small enough to allow the second solid product to also be dispensed, then a portion of the first solid product and a portion of the second solid product are dispensed during each cycle of the dispenser until the first solid product has been completely depleted, and then a portion of the second solid product is dispensed during each cycle of the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kristine J. Williams, Thomas P. Berg, Karen O. Rigley
  • Solid product dispenser
    Patent number: 7988929
    Abstract: A solid product dispenser includes a housing and a product holder. The housing includes a concentrated solution outlet, a diluent outlet, and an outlet tube in which concentrated solution from the concentrated solution outlet and diluent from the diluent outlet are mixed to form a use solution. Proximate the housing and the product holder is an overflow outlet from which a vacuum breaker is at least 3.50 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R Limback, Thomas P. Berg, Kristine J. Williams, Brian P Carlson
  • Versatile pest station with interchangeable inserts
    Patent number: 7980023
    Abstract: A versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts includes a housing, a lock mechanism, a first insert, and a second insert. The housing includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and the lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a bottom surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The lock mechanism interlocks the base and the lid. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an entrance mechanism. The second insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insert includes a snap trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, James J. Tarara
  • Extracellular polysaccharide solvating system for treatment of bacterial ear conditions
    Patent number: 7976873
    Abstract: Chronic otitis media and other bacterial ear conditions may be treated by applying a solvating system containing a metal ion sequestering agent and surfactant to a bacterial biofilm in the middle or inner ear. The solvating system disrupts the biofilm and aids in its removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew F. Myntti, Dana A. Oliver, Cecil O. Lewis
  • Airplane trailer
    Patent number: 7976029
    Abstract: A trailer having a frame movable between a raised position, suitable for towing of the airplane on a roadway, and a lowered position, allowing the airplane wheels to be in contact with a common surface with the trailer wheels when the trailer is under the airplane. A hitch assembly, suitable for towing the trailer in a closed position with the frame in the raised position, is coupled to the front of the frame. The open position allows the airplane to be loaded/unloaded on land from the front of the frame when the frame is in the lowered position. The airplane may be loaded/unloaded from the rear of the frame when the airplane trailer is placed in water. Also, a method of loading the airplane onto the trailer from the rear in water and unloading the airplane from the front on land.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Richard T. Plummer
  • Biofilm extracellular polysaccharide solvating system
    Patent number: 7976875
    Abstract: The invention provides a solvating system for the removal of biofilms which solvates the extracellular polysaccharide matrix holding it to a surface. The aqueous solvating system comprises water, a metal ion sequestering agent, and a solvating agent for an extracellular polysaccharide matrix, which is gentle enough to be used directly on human tissues, but which may also be used on hard or soft non-tissue surfaces to breakdown, and/or remove biofilms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew F. Myntti
  • Remote device access system
    Patent number: 7971844
    Abstract: A remote device access system is provided. The system includes a receiving member, an engaging head and a containment cage. The receiving member is configured to be coupled to a device (such as a smoke detector and the like) that is to be positioned in an out of arms reach location. The engaging head is configured to be coupled to an elongated member. The engagement head is further configured to selectively engage the receiving member coupled to the device. The containment cage is configured to be coupled to a surface at the out of arms reach location. The containment cage forms a containing chamber that is configured to selectively hold the device. The elongated member is configured to place and remove the device from the containing chamber of the containment cage via the engaging head and receiving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: New Ports Helpers LLC
    Inventor: Dwight Newport
  • Method of delivering a fluid medication to a patient in flex mode
    Patent number: 7967806
    Abstract: A method of delivering a fluid medication to a patient under direction of a medical professional continually at a basal rate and at an interval rate in each of a plurality of time slots over a specified period of time. The total dose of the fluid medication to be delivered to the patient over the period of time based on the basal rate and the interval rate for each of the plurality of time slots is determined, compared the total dose against a maximum dose. The basal rate is adjusted, if necessary, so that the total dose does not exceed the maximum dose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E. Jasperson, Thomas J. Valine, Frederic J. R. Wahlquist
  • Drug infusion system programmable in flex mode
    Patent number: 7967812
    Abstract: A drug infusion system capable of delivering a fluid medication to a patient under direction of a medical professional continually at a basal rate and at an interval rate in each of a plurality of time slots over a specified period of time. The total dose of the fluid medication to be delivered to the patient over the period of time based on the basal rate and the interval rate for each of the plurality of time slots is determined, compared the total dose against a maximum dose. The basal rate is adjusted, if necessary, so that the total dose does not exceed the maximum dose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E. Jasperson, Thomas J. Valine, Frederic J. R. Wahlquist
  • Water-dispersible polyurethane-vinyl polymer compositions
    Patent number: 7968641
    Abstract: A polyurethane dispersion is prepared by reacting a hydroxy-functional sulfonated unsaturated alkyd with an isocyanate in the presence of one or more vinyl monomers to form a blend containing the vinyl monomers and a sulfonated polyurethane polymer containing ethylenic groups. The blend is dispersed in water and the vinyl monomers are reacted by free radical polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventor: T. Howard Killilea
  • Antenna for an external power source for an implantable medical device, system and method
    Patent number: 7962211
    Abstract: System, method and antenna for an external power source for an implantable medical device having therapeutic componentry and a secondary coil operatively coupled to the therapeutic componentry. A housing has a first surface adapted to be placed closest to the secondary coil of the implantable medical device. A primary coil is operatively coupled to the external power and is capable of inductively energizing the secondary coil, the primary coil being wound forming generally concentric loops having an axis. The housing has a protrusion extending from the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan A. Torgerson, John E. Kast, Kevin J. Kelly, Todd P. Goblish
  • Mobile foam producing unit
    Patent number: 7959091
    Abstract: A mobile foam producing unit (10) includes a first hose and hose assembly (110) and a second hose assembly (120). Water is provided to the mobile foam producing unit (10) by a supply hose (100). A foam gun (140) provides for the dispensing of a foam. A sanitizer gun (160) provides for a sanitizing solution being dispensed with water as well as, in another mode, a rinse mode wherein only water is dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joe D. Slone, Nicolas A. Granucci, David E. Sugg
  • Solvating system and sealant for medical use in the middle or inner ear
    Patent number: 7959943
    Abstract: Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion (COME), Recurrent Acute Otitis Media (RAOM), cholesteatoma, and other bacterial ear conditions may be treated by applying a solvating system containing greater than 0.2 wt. % surfactant to a bacterial biofilm in the middle or inner ear, disrupting the biofilm, and applying a protective layer of a polymeric film-forming medical sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronics Xomed, Inc.
    Inventors: James Britton Hissong, Dana A. Oliver, Cecil O. Lewis, Matthew F. Myntti
  • Method of overmolding a substrate
    Patent number: 7955543
    Abstract: A method of overmolding a substrate having a first side and a second side and a product made by that process. A plurality of support feet are placed on the first side of the substrate. The substrate is placed in an injection mold. The mold is filled with a molding material with the molding material enveloping both the first side and the second side of the substrate. The substrate is removed having been overmolded from the injection mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve T. Deininger, John E. Kast, Charles E. Peters
  • Modular vehicle power system
    Patent number: 7952225
    Abstract: A modular vehicle power system for a vehicle, the modular vehicle power system obtaining DC power the vehicle and producing AC power and method therefore. A plurality of power modules, each of the plurality of power modules receiving the DC power from the vehicle and producing the AC power, wherein each of the plurality of power modules are independent and interchangeable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Diversified Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff A. Reichard, Larry Monroe Ables, David Bryant Moak, Jr.
  • Digital method for matching stains
    Patent number: 7953274
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing a stain to match a target color of a selected substrate (e.g., wood species). The apparatus may include a computer and hardware and/or software to store a database of stain records, create or load spectral data (e.g., a digital image) of a target sample, and display images and/or process spectral data. The apparatus may facilitate stain selection, and may also dispense colorant agents and/or vehicles to create stains. The apparatus may be used in a “manual” mode (whereby a human compares database and target images and makes a selection); an “automatic” mode (whereby the computer suggests a match based on the selected substrate); or a “combination” mode (whereby the computer suggests a match and the user can then compare the suggested match with various images to achieve a final selection).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Sara, Robert W Springate, Sanford Lee Hertz, Andrew Ubel
  • Detectable hand switch and surgical handpiece
    Patent number: 7951162
    Abstract: A handpiece and system having a surgical handpiece adapted to perform an operation on a patient, the surgical handpiece having a primary circuit being driven by an applied signal. A controller is operatively coupled to supply operating power to the surgical handpiece. A hand switch is operatively coupled in conjunction with the surgical handpiece to at least partially control an operation of the surgical handpiece. The switch has a secondary resonant circuit receiving the applied signal from the primary circuit and couples a response signal back to the primary circuit. Detection circuitry, operatively coupled to primary circuit, is responsive to a characteristic parameter of the response signal indicative of the presence of the hand switch in proximity of the surgical handpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: John Murdock Murphy, Christian Fleury, Laurent Cardoletti, Thierry Bieler
  • Hip pad for a safety harness
    Patent number: D640008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Johnson, Paul M. Goudreau, Nathan Michael Bohmbach