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  • Cardiac stimulation apparatus and method for the control of hypertension
    Patent number: 8086315
    Abstract: A method that electrically stimulates a heart muscle to alter the ejection profile of the heart, to control the mechanical function of the heart and reduce the observed blood pressure of the patient. The therapy may be invoked by an implantable blood pressure sensor associated with a pacemaker like device. In some cases, where a measured pretreatment blood pressure exceeds a treatment threshold, a patient's heart may be stimulated with an electrical stimulus timed relative to the patient's cardiac ejection cycle. This is done to cause dyssynchrony between at least two cardiac chambers, which alters the patient's cardiac ejection profile from a pretreatment cardiac ejection profile. This has the effect of reducing the patient's blood pressure from the measured pretreatment blood pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: ASAP Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, Robert A. van Tassel
  • Dynamic stabilization device for spine
    Patent number: 8080038
    Abstract: A dynamic stabilization device is disclosed. The device includes a dual spring member comprising an outer spring and an inner spring that have approximately equal working lengths. The dynamic stabilization device is also configured so that the dual spring member does not undergo stresses greater than an effective fatigue limit that is related to a fatigue limit of the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: JMEA Corporation
    Inventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, James A. Sack, Jack Y. Yeh
  • System and method for exchanging institutional research and trade order execution services
    Patent number: 8078522
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for creating an electronic marketplace, utilizing an electronic non-currency unit of exchange, that provides for and facilitates the cost effective exchange of institutional research and trade order execution services between asset management firms and executing brokers in such manner as to substantially lower trading costs and improve investment performance on a recurring basis for the shareholders and beneficiaries investing in mutual funds and other investment portfolios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: UAT, Inc.
    Inventors: Allan T. Chiulli, Tom H. Warren
  • Disc annulus repair system
    Patent number: 8070818
    Abstract: A repair system including a closure prosthesis and deployment device, and associated methods for repairing any imperfection including a flaw, hole, tear, bulge, or, in some cases, a deliberate cut or incision in any tissue including an intervertebral disc. The prosthesis has first and second side portions with a connecting central portion, and is designed to span an imperfection with opposite ends positioned on opposite sides of the imperfection. The prosthesis may include anchoring features including barbs and/or members that extend transversely. The deployment device can include a cannula for positioning the prosthesis near the imperfection, and, in some cases, a mechanism that may cause the two sides of the prosthesis to be deployed in a specific order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: JMEA Corporation
    Inventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, Jack Y. Yeh, James A. Sack, Richard W. Woods
  • Timepiece with stabilizing bezel
    Patent number: 8064292
    Abstract: A wrist-worn timepiece may have a case, a timing element, and a wristband. The case includes a body, a crystal, and a bezel. The body may define a depression and a channel. The timing element is positioned within the depression, and the channel is located to extend at least partially around the depression. The crystal is located within the depression and adjacent to the timing element, and the bezel is at least partially located within the channel. The body may be formed from a polymer material and the bezel may be formed from a metal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Maximillian P. Burton
  • Article of footwear for increasing stability and lateral performance
    Patent number: 8061059
    Abstract: An article of footwear with multiple cross sectional profile shapes disposed on an outer peripheral edge of a sole is disclosed. The multiple cross sectional profile shapes on the outer peripheral edge of the sole can help increase the lateral performance and lateral stability of a wearer of the article of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Bruce, Aaron A. C. Cooper, Bo Lupo, Kurt J. Stockbridge
  • Charging system for an article of footwear
    Patent number: 8058837
    Abstract: An article of footwear and a footwear housing is disclosed. The footwear housing includes a charging station that can be used to charge a battery in the footwear housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Intake cover
    Patent number: 8056664
    Abstract: A system to prevent hot air from entering an intake cover is disclosed. The system includes overlapping extended portions disposed on the intake cover and a battery cover. The extended portions are configured to prevent hot air from entering the intake cover and allow water to drain from the intake cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brandy Kay Laakso
  • Article of footwear with lighting system
    Patent number: 8056269
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes three lighting devices disposed on the article of footwear. The lighting system is also associated with an automatic fastening system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
  • Sport item handle end cap
    Patent number: 8052547
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hollow knob for a sport item, for example, a bat, a golf club, or a racket, which has four flexible fingers. Each finger has an inclined peg formed on an exterior surface of each finger, such that when the knob is slid into an end of a sport item handle, each inclined peg becomes captive of a corresponding hole in the handle. When an insert is slid into a hollow area of the knob, where a ramp is formed near the top end of the interior of each finger, the knob becomes secured to the handle. An adhesive may then be applied to this assembly in order to prevent tampering of the handle by requiring destruction of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Nusbaum, John M. Joseph, Chris M. Block, Garett M. Gillen
  • Article of footwear with improved stability and balance
    Patent number: 8051583
    Abstract: The stability and balance offered by an article of footwear is improved by including a rigid layer in an outsole assembly of the article of footwear. The rigid layer may include a material of at least a predefined rigidity. For example, an outsole may be fitted with a carbon fiber plate that maintains the shape and a flatness of the outsole assembly. The rigid layer may be attached to one or more other layers that may be configured for impact force attenuation and comfort. In one or more arrangements, the rigid layer may be sandwiched between two other layers. Alternatively, the rigid layer may be insertable into a layer of the outsole. A channel may cut into a layer of the outsole to distribute weight to an outside portion of the outsole. This distribution of weight to the outside portion of the outsole may improve stability and balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Roether, Steven F. Smith, Sean M. McDowell
  • Article of footwear comprising a plurality of strips
    Patent number: 8051585
    Abstract: An article of footwear comprising a plurality of strips is disclosed. The connections between continuous portions of the article can be strengthened by weaving a plurality of strips through apertures disposed in one or more continuous portions. One continuous portion may include a tongue portion of an article. The attachment of the tongue portion to a front of an article may be strengthened by weaving a plurality of strips through apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Hope, Kennon J. T. S. Konopasek, Bryon W. Schroeder
  • Audio component front face
    Patent number: D649147
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Siegel, Jorge Silva, Brian Pickowitz, Greg Trim, Joseph Fischer
  • Vehicle seat
    Patent number: D650187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Daisuke Nakaminami, Daijyu Nakagawa
  • Vehicle seat
    Patent number: D650188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Daisuke Nakaminami, Fernando Antonio Montijo
  • Vehicle seat
    Patent number: D650189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Daisuke Nakaminami, Fernando Antonio Montijo
  • Vehicle meter face
    Patent number: D650300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Devon Jay Fujioka, Hiroki Shigehara
  • Audio and docking station for handheld electronic device
    Patent number: D650362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventor: Kurt Solland
  • Audio and docking station for a handheld electronic device
    Patent number: D650363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventor: Kurt Solland
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D651391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Converse Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Mokos