Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Michelle Evans
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Patent number: 6766532Abstract: The present invention contains a back support belt brace system comprised of a back panel, two side panels, two side wings, and a belt. The side wings are attached anywhere along the back panel and side panels using a hook and loop fastener providing adjustability. The belt is connected to the back panel, side panels, and two side wings with a hook and loop fastener. The belt contains an end with a belt buckle and an end with a plurality of holes, which are interlocked to secure the brace. An adjustable suspension system is attached to the support brace using clips. The suspension system contains adjustable suspenders, shoulder padding, and upper back padding. The back support belt brace system is worn around the waist and the lumbar region of a wearer. The suspension system is worn around the chest and upper back of a wearer, similar to a vest.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Rooster Products International, Inc.Inventor: Daniel F. Cabana
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Patent number: 6723067Abstract: An apparatus for delivering aerosolized fibrin endoscopically to a wound is disclosed. The apparatus has a pair of syringes for holding fibrin precursors, a mixing chamber for mixing the fibrin precursors separately with pressurized gas to form individual aerosol solutions, and a delivery tube for delivery of the aerosol solutions to a remote surgical site for formation of an aerosolized fibrin seal.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Inventor: David H. Nielson
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Patent number: 6695823Abstract: A wound closure apparatus having a housing that contains a vacuum pump and a chamber for holding a disposable wound fluid collection canister. The canister resides within the chamber and connects at an outlet with the vacuum pump at an inlet with a porous wound pad. The pad is placed over or within a wound and adhesively secured thereto. When the vacuum pump activates, it evacuates air from the canister resulting in wound fluids flowing from the wound into the canister. Due to the negative effect that a vacuum can impose on tissue when granulation tissue is pulled into the pad, the pad contains multiple pore sizes to prevent granulation tissue from migrating into the pad. The pad has an outer surface adjacent the wound with pore sizes of a diameter of approximately 100 microns or less to prevent tissue from growing into the pad and is treated for biocompatibility.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Cesar Z. Lina, Keith Heaton, Royce Johnson
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Patent number: 6690166Abstract: Magnetic resonance technology can be used to non-invasively measure bone porosity, pore size distribution, and other bone properties, including aging, in situ. Spin-lattice (T1) as well as spin-spin (T2) relaxation time data and spectra are used to determine porosity and pore size distribution in human bones, including compact bones.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Qingwen Ni, Xiaodu Wang, James D. King
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Patent number: 6679973Abstract: A high performance purified natural zeolite pigment composition for use in papermaking and paper coating is disclosed. Use of the pigment facilitates manufacture of coated ink jet and digital printing papers with improved quality and economics. The novel zeolite pigment composition can also be used as a supplementary pigment to improve the properties of coated paper and paperboard for flexographic and water-based gravure printing. When used as filler, the novel zeolite pigment composition is readily retained and eliminates print-through in uncoated papers. The novel zeolite pigment is low in abrasion and provides improved coefficient of friction. The novel zeolite pigment is also useful as a microparticulate retention aid in papermaking and as an additive to improve the performance of deinking processes.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2003Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Zo Resources, LLCInventors: Charles P. Klass, Margaret K. Joyce
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Patent number: 6659937Abstract: A bladder access device is disclosed that incorporates a load port and a valve connected to each other by way of a series of tubes. The valve is a four piece elliptical ring closed by a locking mechanism. The inner major axis portion of the elliptical ring has two inflatable cuffs. When fluid is injected into a self sealing and leakproof load port, the fluid flows through the series of tubes into the inflatable cuffs of the valve thus expanding them. This allows the elliptical ring to be placed around a patient's bladder and upon inflation of the inflatable cuffs, the valve closes onto the bladder allowing for continence. During this state of inflation, access can be made to the bladder by compressing the valve with two fingers. The valve closes automatically when released. The present device can be used as a closure control valve for other internal organs as well.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventors: M. Sheldon Polsky, Charles A. Mencio
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Patent number: 6641106Abstract: A hanger having a front plate attached through a plate junction to a back plate. At the rear of back plate are lower pins that extend outward from back plate. Back plate has slots that hold lower pins. A hinge pin is provided that traverses the upper portion of plate junction and fits into a slot that traverses the top of back plate horizontally. Hinge pin is bent backward and downward at right angles to ensure vertical portions of hinge pin do not create a binding condition between the fabric-covered wall or furniture and the back plate. Vertical portions of hinge pin are used to initially pin the hanger into the applicable fabric-covered wall or furniture. Once the tips of hinge pin are inserted into the fabric of the fabric-covered wall or furniture, the rest of the hanger will rotate freely on the horizontal axis of hinge pin allowing the lower pins to penetrate the fabric exterior surface and the inner core material at an angle slightly less than 90 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Inventors: Alan Keith Beaty, Wallace Andrew Pennington
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Patent number: 6635739Abstract: Specially designed non-mammalian GnRH analog decapeptides resistant to degradation by the placental enzyme, C-ase-1, or a post-proline peptidase, are disclosed. The GnRH analogs are further defined as analogs of chicken II GnRH or salmon GnRH. These non-mammalian analogs incorporate D-arginine, D-leucine, D-tBu-Serine, D-Trp or other active D amino acids at position 6 and ethylamide, aza-Gly-amide or other Gly amide at position 10. The D-Arg (6)-chicken II GnRH-ethylamide, D-Arg (6)-chicken II GnRH-aza-Gly(10)-amide, the D-Arg (6)-salmon GnRH ethylamide, and D-Arg (6)-salmon GnRH-aza-Gly(10)-amide analogs are also provided, and demonstrate preferential binding to chorionic GnRH, ovarian, endometrial, tubal, uterine, prostate and testicular receptors. Biopotency is greater at the ovary and endometrium than at the pituitary. These non-mammalian GnRH analogs may be used in pharmaceutical preparation, and specifically in various treatment methods as a contraceptive or post-coital contraceptive agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Inventor: Theresa Siler-Khodr
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Patent number: 6616748Abstract: A high performance purified natural zeolite pigment composition for use in papermaking and paper coating is disclosed. Use of the pigment facilitates manufacture of coated ink jet and digital printing papers with improved quality and economics. The novel zeolite pigment composition can also be used as a supplementary pigment to improve the properties of coated paper and paperboard for flexographic and water-based gravure printing. When used as filler, the novel zeolite pigment composition is readily retained and eliminates print-through in uncoated papers. The novel zeolite pigment is low in abrasion and provides improved coefficient of friction. The novel zeolite pigment is also useful as a microparticulate retention aid in papermaking and as an additive to improve the performance of deinking processes.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: ZO Resources, LLCInventors: Charles P. Klass, Margaret K. Joyce
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Patent number: 6612839Abstract: A gingival retractor for placement at or into the gingival crevice surrounding a tooth used to deflect gingival tissues away from the tooth to aid in dental procedures. The retractor includes a flexible brace. This brace supports prongs or legs that extend toward the root of the tooth. One or more retractors can be placed into the gingival crevice as needed given the particular tooth and procedure involved.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Inventor: Murgesh J. Loynes
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Patent number: 6607151Abstract: An ultra fine mineral compound and method of processing native Dead Sea minerals into this ultra fine mineral compound that can be used to manufacture all natural Dead Sea mineral compositions particularly compositions for use in bath and body products is disclosed. Even with the extreme ionic character of the Dead Sea minerals, the Dead Sea mineral compositions prepared remain in suspension creating a viable cosmetic preparation that can maintain adequate shelf life and provide a more pleasant feel for the consumer.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Inventors: Morris Samelson, Johnathan M. Scharff
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Patent number: 6585205Abstract: A hanger having a fixed pin assembly and a hinged pin assembly. Left and right vertical portions of fixed pin assembly are used to pin the hanger into the inner core of the applicable fabric-covered wall or furniture. Once the left and right vertical portions are inserted, the hinged pin assembly will rotate freely allowing the left and right lower angled portion to penetrate the fabric exterior surface and the inner core. At the central portion of the hinged pin assembly is a prong.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Inventors: Alan Keith Beaty, Wallace Andrew Pennington
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Patent number: 6586745Abstract: An ultraviolet target designator and methodology that utilizes ultraviolet radiation from a laser designator to remotely designate targets for various applications. In one embodiment, the ultraviolet laser designator is used to remotely designate a target for insects to fly to so as to collect environmental information. In another embodiment, the ultraviolet laser operates in the solar blind region to remotely designate a target. When used in conjunction with a solar blind camera, the targeting can be performed without detection by infrared or visible detection devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Ralph H. Hill, Jr., James R. Keys, Jr.
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Patent number: 6581216Abstract: A commode shutoff device having a diverter housing, diverter valve within diverter housing, diverter arm, a means for actuating the diverter arm, support bracket, and an alternate water line is disclosed. Water is redirected from the overflow water line to the alternate water line by actuating the diverter arm through manually pulling up on the flush handle. Once the water is redirected, it can no longer flow into the bowl, thus preventing an overflow.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Inventor: Richard Halsell
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Patent number: 6575304Abstract: A vibrating screen apparatus for sizing materials is shown that has a minimum of moving parts therein. A vibrating motor is mounted below longitudinal vibrating bars. The vibrating bars are set on air mounts, which air mounts are between the vibrating bars and cross braces connected to the frame. The vibrating bars press against the underside of a vibrating screen to form a crown therein when the air mounts are inflated. The vibrating screen is stretched between the sides of the frame by tensioning rails. A shroud over the top of the frame is secured in place. Multiple size materials can be produced by stacking multiple vibrating screen apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Inventor: George F. Cudahy
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Patent number: 6571611Abstract: Tortuous passageways are provided in a substrate component that is retained within a holding chamber. Fuels and fuel mixtures to be comparatively tested are introduced into the holding chamber and into the tortuous passageways of the substrate component. The substrate component is controllably maintained at an elevated temperature during a specified number of defined test cycles. The substrate component is then removed and its after-test weight compared with an initial weight before the test. The tortuous passageways of the substrate component provide increased surface area subject to deposit formation and extended residence time for fuel to remain in contact with the substrate surface, thereby greatly enhancing the measured difference between tested fuels and fuel mixtures.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Paul Lacey, Jose De La Cruz, Eliazar H. Saucedo, Jack R. Compton
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Patent number: 6572877Abstract: A food composition for feeding to worms to enhance their desirability to predators and process therefor is disclosed. The composition contains a xanthene dye which is applied to the surface of or admixed with a nutritionally acceptable carrier in an amount sufficient to enhance the worm's detection by the visual color receptors of a fish.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Legend Laboratories CorporationInventors: Lane F. Gergely, Anthony J. Gergely
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Patent number: D506831Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Inventors: Rachel Miller, Veronica Ruiz
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Patent number: D477330Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Alamo Group Inc.Inventors: John Klein, Bill Steele
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Patent number: D496787Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Rooster Products International Inc.Inventors: Juan Pablo Cabrera, Daniel F. Cabana