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  • Diagnostic test unit with a container for test carriers
    Patent number: 8187537
    Abstract: The invention concerns a diagnostic test unit for analysing a body fluid comprising a test carrier (test tape 10; test strips 12) provided with test fields (38) for applying the body fluid and a container (14) containing the test carrier, wherein an opening (18) of the container (14) is at least in some areas bordered by a seal (16). According to the invention it is proposed that the opening (18) is screened by a closing foil (22) from the surroundings of the container (14) and that the test tape (10) or a test strip (12) to be dispensed is passed through a passage gap (20) between the closing foil (22) and the seal (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Klaus-Dieter Sacherer, Wolfgang Ditscher, Ralf Steinbrück, Werner Ruhl, Klaus Schöttle
  • Enhanced compositions containing cells and extracellular matrix materials
    Patent number: 8187619
    Abstract: Described are medical graft materials and devices having improved properties relating to their component profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Cook Biotech Incorporated
    Inventor: Chad E. Johnson
  • Induction driven ignition system
    Patent number: 8181618
    Abstract: An induction driven ignition system with an electrode projecting into the combustion chamber of a reciprocating internal combustion engine. The electrode is adjacent to but electrically insulated from an electrical conductor which receives current at frequencies between 100 kHz to 500 kHz. Thermal insulation is also provided between the electrode and adjacent structure of the head. The induction driven ignition system causes the electrodes to rapidly and accurately heat up to very high temperatures. The electrodes may be formed in elongated edges throughout the combustion chamber to provide combustion initiation over a wide area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Contour Hardening, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Storm
  • System and method for coding information on a biosensor test strip
    Patent number: 8182764
    Abstract: The present invention provides a test strip for measuring a concentration of an analyte of interest in a biological fluid, wherein the test strip may be encoded with information that can be read by a test meter into which the test strip is inserted. In one embodiment, a first test strip comprises: a first measurement electrode connectable to a test meter; a first trace loop with a first associated resistance, where the first trace loop is connectable to the test meter; and a second trace loop with a second associated resistance, where the second trace loop is connectable to the test meter. The test meter is adapted to: receive the first test strip; connect to the first measurement electrode, the first trace loop, and the second trace loop; and obtain a first resistance ratio by comparing the first and second associated resistances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry A. Beaty, David W. Burke, Michael J. Celentano
  • Sensor with increased biocompatibility
    Patent number: 8180423
    Abstract: Sensors and methods for producing them are disclosed. A cavity is created and filled with a reagent that includes a conductive matrix, enzyme, catalyst, and binding agent, in a preferred embodiment. The cavity is substantially enclosed, leaving enough of an opening to allow the sample to enter. A portion of the material surrounding the cavity is preferably permeable to a substance useful for measuring reaction, but not to the reagent or the sample. Cavities that have the shape of a cone, conical frustum, pyramidal frustum, and right circular cylinder are given as examples. Other systems include a membrane that contains the sensor's active area and defines an internal volume of fluid, where the membrane or internal volume has a particular geometric relationship to the active area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Mang, Harvey B. Buck, Jr., Michael D. Garrison, Walter Jernigan
  • Mattress retainer buckle
    Patent number: 8176582
    Abstract: A mattress buckle for securing the position of a mattress (22) on the base (16) of an adjustable bed (10). The mattress comprises one of a pair of male and female elements of the buckle (12) secured to an upper surface of the bed base (16) and the other of the pair of male and female elements of the buckle (12) secured to the underside of the mattress (22). When these elements of the buckle are interlocked in snap-fit engagement, the mattress is constrained against movement on the base as the adjustable panels of the bed base are articulated relative to one another through various positions of adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: A.H. Beard Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Allyn Beard, Paul Longman
  • Percutaneously deployed vascular valves
    Patent number: 8177837
    Abstract: Described are percutaneous vascular valves free of attached support structures and deployment systems and methods for providing attachment of the valves within a vascular vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Brian C. Case, Charles W. Agnew, Jacob A. Flagle
  • Playset system components
    Patent number: 8172693
    Abstract: Many playsets include one or more tower sections with one or more platform sections supported above the ground or a similar support surface with a support structure or framing. In certain embodiments, a curved wall portion defines one or more panel openings. Subpanels may optionally be mounted into the openings. A balcony floor protrudes outwards with a curved outer edge or face with an interior flat floor edge adjoining an edge of a polygonal platform section floor to enlarge the square footage of the floor area of the platform section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Guerzini, Daniel Webb, Gene Hunter, Tom Ellingson, Charles Louis Lasky
  • Coated medical device
    Patent number: 8172793
    Abstract: A coated medical device (10) including a structure (12) adapted for introduction into a passage or vessel of a patient. The structure is formed of preferably a non-porous base material (14) having a bioactive material layer (18) disposed thereon. The medical device is preferably an implantable stent or balloon (26) of which the bioactive material layer is deposited thereon. The stent can be positioned around the balloon and another layer of the bioactive material posited over the entire structure and extending beyond the ends of the positioned stent. The ends of the balloon extend beyond the ends of the stent and include the bioactive material thereon for delivering the bioactive material to the cells of a vessel wall coming in contact therewith. The balloon further includes a layer of hydrophilic material (58) positioned between the base and bioactive material layers of the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, MED Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Bates, Anthony O. Ragheb, Joseph M. Stewart, IV, William J. Bourdeau, Brian D. Choules, James D. Purdy, Neal E. Fearnot
  • Medical aid
    Patent number: 8172866
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medical aid which comprises a lancet. The lancet is at least partially enclosed by a packaging that comprises a flexible film section. The lancet is arranged displaceably between upper and lower protective sections of the packaging. The flexible film section is detachably connected, along at least one segment of its first and second lateral edges, to an additional flexible film section or one of the protective sections. The flexible film section is connected to an additional flexible film section or one of the protective sections near the lancet tip via a detachable connection to enclose the lancet tip in the packaging. The proximal ends of the lower and upper protective sections can be bent apart to create an opening in the packaging at the detachable connection through which part of the lancet is pushed out from the packaging in the proximal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans List
  • Body fluid sampling device
    Patent number: 8162854
    Abstract: Body fluid sampling device comprising a skin-piercing element (10) having a fluid pathway (11) for receiving body fluid, at least a portion of the fluid pathway is open to the environment and further comprising a fluid receiving element (40) being spaced from the fluid pathway so that fluid in the pathway will not contact the fluid receiving element initially. The fluid receiving element may have a test zone (45) for performing an analytical reaction. Fluid from the channel is contacted with the fluid receiving element either by bringing the fluid receiving element and the fluid into mechanical contact or by electrically transporting fluid from the channel onto the fluid receiving element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Irio G. Calasso, Patrick Griss, Rainer Jaeggi, Emad Sarofim
  • System and method for optimized flight planning
    Patent number: 8165809
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and optimization of flight plans is disclosed. Information regarding a plurality of previous flight plans is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database preferably includes aviation fuel price information, aircraft performance information, and aviation weather information as well. Upon receiving a request, a server generates at least an optimized portion of a flight plan. In one form, historical flight plan data of others is automatically used to aid in the determination of the optimized route offered to the user for review, with the resulting final flight plan being electronically filed with the FAA upon approval. In a further form, the user may arrange fuel transactions at intermediate destinations with the service provider receiving a fee in exchange for facilitating the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: FlightAware, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer, David Cameron McNett, Mark L. Duell, Jr.
  • Integrated analytical test element
    Patent number: 8157750
    Abstract: A lancet integrated test element (LIT) includes an incision forming member that has a cutting end configured to form an incision in tissue. A test element is attached to the incision forming member to test fluid from the incision. The test element has a sampling end with a sample opening through which the fluid is collected. The test element is bendable from a first state where the cutting end of the incision forming member is retracted from the sampling end of the test element to a second state where at least a portion of the cutting extends past the sampling end of the test element to form the incision in the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles C. Raney, Steven N. Roe
  • Sophia vase
    Patent number: D658539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Syndicate Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Trent A. Harshman
  • Ridged vase
    Patent number: D658541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Syndicate Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Trent A. Harshman
  • Stabilized liquid protein formulations in pharmaceutical containers
    Patent number: RE43331
    Abstract: A container comprising a closure means coated by an inert fluorinated material and containing a liquid pharmaceutical composition. In particular, the container comprises a closure means coated by TEFLON (polytetrafluoruethylene (PTFE)) and contains a HSA-free Interferon-? formulation having the following composition: 30 to 100 ?g/ml of interferon-?, an isotonicity agent, 0.1 to 2 mg/ml of Poloxamer 188, at least 0.12 mg/ml of L-Methionine and a buffer solution capable of maintaining the pH of the liquid formulation at a value between 3.0 and 4.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Ares Trading S.A.
    Inventors: Fabrizio Samaritani, Alessandra Del Rio
  • Vase with layers
    Patent number: D659049
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Syndicate Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Trent A. Harshman
  • Plug having a tool insert opening with a non-circular constant diameter cross-section
    Patent number: D659941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Carpathian Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Lichstein
  • Bella vase
    Patent number: D660195
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Syndicate Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Trent A. Harshman
  • Therapy instrument
    Patent number: D660449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Performance Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Sevier, Sue A. Stover