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  • Delivery of item specific audible information via voice server
    Patent number: 7367502
    Abstract: A device for accurately and flexibly delivering item-specific information from a voice server to a user and the method of using same is disclosed. The user scans a unique identification code associated with an item using a scanner on the device. The device then connects to the voice server. The voice server searches for information related to the item and converts the information for the item into audible information for delivery to the user. The audible information is audibly played to the user by the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: En-Vision America, Inc.
    Inventor: David Raistrick
  • Apparatus for packaging material in netting including a netting knife cutter
    Patent number: 7356975
    Abstract: An apparatus for packaging material in netting is described. The apparatus in a first embodiment is a netter for enclosing material in netting and a scissors assembly for severing the netting. The scissors assembly comprises a pair of blade elements pivotally connected by a pin affixed to the netter and each of the pair of blade elements comprises a knife section extending in a first direction from the pin and a lever section extending in a second direction from the pin. The scissors assembly further comprises a pair of link arms each connecting one of the lever sections of the pair of blade elements to a piston, the piston extendable in a first direction to pivot the knife sections of the blade elements toward each other and extendable in a second direction to pivot the knife sections of the blade elements away from each other. In another embodiment, the piston comprises an air-actuated cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Ploy-Clip System Corp.
    Inventors: Edward D. Kirk, Robert Pinto, Eggo L. Haschke
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 7341059
    Abstract: A connector for resuscitating an infant or neonate is disclosed. The pressure is varied between Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP) and Peak End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) by the occlusion of the PEEP outlet. The PEEP outlet may either allow variable PEEP, by adjustment, or substantially flow independent fixed PEEP using a novel umbrella valve. A duck billed valve is included for suctioning of surfactant delivery during resuscitation. The connector is adapted to one handed use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Paul Moody, Bronwyn Nicola Cotter, Neil Prime, Glenn Whyte, Matthew Jon Payton
  • Filter methods to capture a desired amount of material from a sample suspension for monolayer deposition, analysis or other uses
    Patent number: 7341669
    Abstract: The present invention is a filter apparatus with methods to capture a desired amount of material suspended in a liquid or gas for monolayer deposition, analysis or other uses. Novel filter devices are employed to capture material which may be used for the purification or enrichment of various sample constituents or captured material may be observed or analyzed. Alternatively, particulate material may be used as a transport mechanism for proteins or chemicals which in turn may be assessed or used. The filter device employs sensors to sense pressure and adjust, halt or otherwise control sample flow. The pressure sensor essentially monitors the flow rate of sample suspension through a filter, typically responding at a predetermined pressure associated with capture of a desired amount of material on the filter. A separate valve or valve integrated with pressure sensing provides a means to adjust sample flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: G6 Science Corp.
    Inventor: Gary W. Ferguson
  • Device for stacking wires or cables
    Patent number: 7326855
    Abstract: A device for stacking wires or cables is provided. The device includes an attachment portion capable of attachment to a stud or other anchor, and a wire or cable receiving portion connected to the attachment portion. The wire or cable receiving portion has a plurality of segments which form a generally serpentine-shaped spine, thereby providing a plurality of wire or cable receiving slots. A pair of spaced apart tabs extend from each main portion. Each said tab has an end attached to the respective main portion and an opposite end which is free. Each tab curves outwardly and downwardly from the respective main portion and at least partially overlaps the respective wire or cable receiving slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Greenlee Textron Inc.
    Inventor: Wilbur Keith Moffatt
  • Tissue punch and method for creating an anastomosis for locating a bypass graft
    Patent number: 7322999
    Abstract: A tissue punch which is configured to operate by utilizing a spring force to compress tissue between a rotatable cutter blade and a tissue piercing element. The tissue punch is configured such that once the spring force is applied, the cutter blade can be selectively rotated by the user. The rotation of the blade, assisted by the compression from the spring force, causes the cutter blade to cut through the tissue. Three different methods for creating an anastomosis for locating a bypass graft are disclosed. In each method, bypass graft material is installed on a tissue punch and then sutured. Depending on the method, the tissue is punched either before or after the suturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Atrion Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rowland W. Kanner, Richard M. Davis
  • Cap for palletised loads
    Patent number: 7311484
    Abstract: A cap for use on a palletized load has a main moulding providing housings at a pair or two pairs of opposite sides for a cassette in which a strap passes through a slotted crossbar between a drum and a hook having two prongs for engaging the underside of the platform of a pallet (e.g. at each side of a middle spacer), the strap then being tensioned by a linkage between the slotted crossbar and a lever within a slot for swinging between an inoperative position and an operative position (e.g. up to 90° thereto) to rotate the crossbar to wind the strap thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Loadhog Limited
    Inventors: Hugh David Facey, Brian Edward Shawcross, Derek Boaler, John Makin, Lee Mark Giemza
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 7308895
    Abstract: A patient interface is described which is reduces the pressure of the mask on the users face. The patient interface has a sealing interface having an inner sealing member and an outer sealing member. The inner and outer sealing members are adapted to seal around the facial contours of a user providing a sealed fluid communication to the user's respiratory tract. The inner and outer sealing members are at least continuously in contact with each other around the portions where the sealing interface contacts the user's facial contours. The inner sealing member may be provided with cut outs to provide additional flexibility to particular areas, such as the nasal bridge, upper lip or cheek regions and may be provided with a contoured edge to better fit the facial contours of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: David Fraser Wixey, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Christopher Earl Nightingale, Lewis George Gradon, Ivan Milivojevic
  • Humidification system
    Patent number: 7306205
    Abstract: Breathing assistance apparatus including humidifier (4) and heated conduit (6) adapted to deliver humidified gases at desired and accurate level of humidity to patient. Humidifier includes controller (18) that delivers flow rate, temperature and humidity of gases and then determines required power input to deliver gases as required. Need for external sensors is dispensed with providing simple and less bulky apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Brett John Huddart, Scott Robert Mackie, Craig Karl White
  • Temporary assembly clip for snap-fit gear boxes
    Patent number: 7303321
    Abstract: A clip which is configured to keep a headlamp adjuster together during installation (and preferably also shipping), thereby allowing for one hand, easier installation. The clip can be left on the assembly after installation, or it can be removed, whichever is preferred. The clip is configured such that leaving it in place will not interfere with standard operation of the headlamp adjuster. A method of installing a headlamp adjuster with one hand is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC
    Inventors: Bradley C. Miller, Karl R. Schmitt
  • Method of forming a conduit using a wound sacrificial layer
    Patent number: 7291240
    Abstract: A thin ribbon spirally wound polymer conduit and method of forming, wherein a helical reinforcing bead is interposed adjacent overlapping layers of ribbon. Further, a method of continuously forming spirally wound conduit wherein a sacrificial layer, preferably having a different base polymer to that of the conduit, is first applied to the former before the conduit is formed overtop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Daniel John Smith, Nathan Lee Gray, Blair Victor Skelton
  • Storage box handle
    Patent number: 7287664
    Abstract: A handle assembly includes a mounting bracket and a handle. The mounting bracket supports the handle which can pivot relative to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes first and second mounting elements which prevent the handle from rotating more than approximately ninety degrees relative to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: John Hagan, Paul E. King, Don Shaner, George Boss, Jr.
  • Full face mask
    Patent number: D555785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, James Clifford Prier, Paul Fleming Buckley
  • Circuit tracer transmitter
    Patent number: D556067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Greenlee Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt J. Fugman, Roland M. Wolstenholme, Thomas W. Scott
  • Circuit tracer receiver
    Patent number: D556068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Greenlee Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt J. Fugman, Roland M. Wolstenholme, Thomas W. Scott
  • Medallion
    Patent number: D556625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph Martorano, Joe Riemer, Roger Minale
  • Watering disc for poultry
    Patent number: D560044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: CTB IP, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Richard Roes
  • Pan of a feeder assembly
    Patent number: D564712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: CTB IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore J. Cole, Lionel L. Kreger, Charles R. Bird
  • Mitre saw
    Patent number: D566142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Evolution Power Tools Limited
    Inventor: Matthew James Gavins
  • Appliance console
    Patent number: D568563
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Appliances Limited
    Inventor: Simone Adele Stephens