Patents Issued in October 9, 2003
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Publication number: 20030188718Abstract: A plug for plugging a first port and blocking insertion of a second plug into a second port of a fluid system. The plug includes a threaded plug portion and a blocking stem portion extending from the threaded plug portion. The stem portion projects into the second port and blocks insertion or mounting of a second plug and thereby keeps the second port unplugged. In a disclosed embodiment, the plug is mounted into the return port of an oil pump unit of an oil burner to block bypassed flow from returning to the local reservoir of the oil pump unit. This prevents two plugs from being inadvertently mounted that could otherwise block all bypass flow in the pump unit and cause excess pressure build ups and blown seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Suntec Industries IncorporatedInventors: Dale L. Hunsberger, Jack A. Price
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Publication number: 20030188719Abstract: To provide a fuel pump control device allowing a fuel pump having a small capacity to feed a sufficient amount of fuel to an internal combustion engine. During running of a vehicle at a low speed (for example, less than 2.0 km/hr), pulsed drive voltages are intermittently supplied to a fuel pump in accordance with each opening/closing of a thyristor on the basis of ignition pulses of the engine. In this way, the fuel pump repeats discharge operation at a relatively long cycle in synchronization with the pulsed drive voltages. During running of the vehicle at a high speed, a drive voltage is continuously supplied (that is, a DC voltage is supplied) from a power supply line to the fuel pump, whereby the fuel pump repeats discharge operation at a cycle with a short self-excitation state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takao Yamamoto, Ryota Umetani, Yoshihiko Tsuchiya, Kenichi Nishizawa
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Publication number: 20030188720Abstract: A control system for controlling the flow of an actuating fluid to an accumulator, the accumulator serving the fuel injectors of an internal combustion engine, includes a controller being in communication with a plurality of engine related sensors. A variable output pump is in fluid communication with a source of actuating fluid and has at least two selectable output conditions, the pump being operably coupled to the controller, the controller acting to selectively port a portion of the actuating fluid to the accumulator in a first pump output condition and to vent the portion of the actuating fluid to a reservoir in a second pump output condition resulting in power saving. A fuel injection system and a method of control are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Sidi Ould Sadfa
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Publication number: 20030188721Abstract: A fuel filter assembly for a fuel delivery module for a fuel system of a vehicle includes a filter housing adapted to be disposed in a fuel reservoir of the fuel delivery module and having a closed end and an open end. The fuel filter assembly also includes a fuel filter disposed in the filter housing and an end cap connected to the filter housing to close the open end. The fuel filter has an integral spring cooperating with the filter housing to urge the fuel filter toward the end cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Sharon E. Beyer, Dale R. Jones, Matthew Catlin, Ulf Sawert
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Publication number: 20030188722Abstract: In order to provide a simply-structured fuel filter which permits soaking at least part of a filter unit all the time in fuel in a reservoir, a reservoir unit is configured of a resin-built cylindrical reservoir having a bottom arranged on the bottom of a fuel tank, a primary filter installed near the inner bottom of that reservoir and a fuel pump sucking fuel in the reservoir through the primary filter, wherein projections protruding upward from the inner bottom of the reservoir are integrally molded and engaging holes to engage with those projections are bored in the circumference of the primary filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Toshihide Oku, Nobuo Suzuki
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Publication number: 20030188723Abstract: In order to fit a reservoir unit to be installed in a fuel tank in such a manner that the air-tightness of the fuel tank be not lost even if a large acceleration or deceleration works on the fuel tank, the reservoir unit is configured of an upper subunit, a lower subunit and an elastic member. The upper subunit is provided with a plate-shaped portion to block an opening formed in the fuel tank and guide rails and extending from that plate-shaped portion to the bottom of the fuel tank, and the two elements are integrally molded of resin. The lower subunit is provided with a resin-built reservoir, and slots to slidably accept the guide rails are integrally molded with the reservoir. When a large force works on the reservoir unit and the fuel tank, the guide rails and are destroyed before the plate-shaped portion would be, so that the destruction of the plate-shaped portion can be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Yuichi Ichikawa, Nobuo Suzuki
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Publication number: 20030188724Abstract: In a reservoir unit installed in a fuel tank, in order to reduce noise generated from the engaging faces between guide rails extending from a plate-shaped portion of an upper subunit, fixed to the top face of the fuel tank, to a lower subunit, and slots provided in a reservoir in the lower subunit, a reservoir is configured of an upper subunit, a lower subunit and an elastic member, wherein the upper subunit is provided with a plate-shaped portion to block an opening formed in the fuel tank and guide rails extending from that plate-shaped portion to the bottom of the fuel tank; and slots and to slidably accept those guide rails are integrally formed with a reservoir. A metal plate intervenes between at least one position of the engaging face of the inner circumference of each slot and a guide rail, and the guide rails are formed in a flat plate shape, with slits extending upward from the lower part being formed at the tip of each.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Nobuo Suzuki
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Publication number: 20030188725Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out a method for transferring thermal energy in relation to a gas traveling through a gas intake to an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of: providing at least one thermoelectric device having at least two surfaces, concurrently dissipating thermal energy on a warmer surface and absorbing thermal energy on a cooler surface; and establishing a thermal gradient between the gas within the gas intake to the internal combustion engine and the cooler surface of the thermoelectric device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: John Van Winkle
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Publication number: 20030188726Abstract: A combustion stabilizing system including a fuel injection valve (13), and a first heater (50) and a second heater (38a, 38b) for heating a fuel sprayed from the fuel injection valve (13), the second heater using a heat source different from the heat source for the first heater (50). The first heater (50) is a PTC heater, and the second heater uses as the heat source a coolant for the internal combustion engine. The first heater vaporizes the fuel in starting the internal combustion engine, and the second heater vaporizes the fuel after warming up the internal combustion engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicants: HITACHI, LTD., HITACHI CAR ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Inventors: Kenji Watanabe, Hiroaki Saeki
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Publication number: 20030188727Abstract: A method and system for controlling EGR rate of an internal combustion engine. The engine has an intake throttle for controlling mass flow to an intake of the engine and an EGR valve for controlling flow from the exhaust of the engine back to the intake of the engine along with air passing through the intake throttle. The method includes measuring a mass air flow passing to the intake throttle and a desired mass air flow. An error signal is produced representative of a difference between the measure mass air flow and the desired mass air flow. A pair of control signals is produced in response to such produced error signal. One of the pair of control signals is used to adjust the intake throttle to control mass air flow through such intake throttle. The other one of the pair of control signals is used to adjust EGR flow through the EGR valve. The pair of control signals operate the intake throttle and the EGR valve to drive the error signal towards a null.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Michiel J. van Nieuwstadt
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Publication number: 20030188728Abstract: First heat exchangers (H4, H3, H2) are disposed within an exhaust port (18), within a pre-catalytic device (34), and on the downstream of a main catalytic device (35); the exhaust port (18), the pre-catalytic device (34), and the main catalytic device (35) being provided in each exhaust passage (33) of a multicylinder internal combustion engine. These first heat exchangers (H4, H3, H2) are independently provided for each of the exhaust passages (33), and a second heat exchanger (H1) is disposed in a section where these exhaust passages (33) are combined. Since the first heat exchangers (H4, H3, H2) are disposed on the upstream side of the exhaust passage (33), high heat exchange efficiency can be obtained by high temperature exhaust gas, and, moreover, the occurrence of exhaust interference can be avoided, thereby preventing any decrease in the output of the internal combustion engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Masashi Shinohara, Tsuneo Endoh, Tsutomu Takahashi, Hideharu Izumi
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Publication number: 20030188729Abstract: A magazine for an air gun of this invention can be freely attached to and detached from an air gun body using a magazine body, and has a plurality of pellet holders capable of being loaded with one pellet at a time. The plurality of pellet holders move orbitally about a pellet holder path and the pellets can be fed one at a time from the pellet holders towards a rotary sub chamber positioned below.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Maruzen Company LimitedInventors: Tetsuo Maeda, Yoshiyuki Maeda
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Publication number: 20030188730Abstract: A magazine for an air gun of this invention can be freely attached to and detached from an air gun body using a magazine body, and has a plurality of pellet holders capable of being loaded with one pellet at a time. The plurality of pellet holders move orbitally about a pellet holder path and the pellets can be fed one at a time from the pellet holders towards a rotary sub chamber positioned below.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Maruzen Company LimitedInventors: Tetsuo Maeda, Yoshiyuki Maeda
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Publication number: 20030188731Abstract: A paint ball gun is disclosed including a dispenser having a locking connector designed to lockingly engage a locking connector on a gun feed tube or one end of a hollow connecting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Stephen Ho
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Publication number: 20030188732Abstract: A gas grill burner apparatus is provided that fits within barbecue grill cooking chambers of varied configurations and sizes. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a gas grill burner apparatus includes a center manifold configured to form two hollow gas tubes, the gas tubes being substantially parallel. The gas grill burner apparatus also includes first and second C-shaped hollow gas tube end portions slideably engaged within opposing ends of the parallel hollow gas tubes. The apparatus further includes a center grease tent mounted atop the center manifold and first and second telescoping grease tent members mated with the center grease tent. The telescoping grease tent members are configured to move laterally with the first and second gas tube end portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Andrew W. Kahler, Chris Cantrell
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Publication number: 20030188733Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus and system for safely and efficiently evacuating a ventilation hood having at least one blower unit disposed within a hood. The present invention incorporates an upper plenum frame having an opening in the bottom thereof. A squirrel cage fan is disposed about the opening to draw air down through the upper plenum frame, through a lower plenum, and out an exhaust duct connected to the lower plenum. In certain embodiments, the squirrel cage fan is driven at a speed appropriate to liquefy grease suspended in the heated air.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: William Miles Woodall, Christopher K. Koontz
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Publication number: 20030188734Abstract: A built-in aspirating hood which can be applied in a suitable housing in a wall or in furniture, immediately behind a cooking surface and which consists of a parallelepiped body containing a suction fan and a seat for anti-fat filters, the parallelepiped body containing a suction fan and a seat for anti-fat filters. The parallelepiped body is equipped with two outlets, upper and rear, which can alternately be used to evacuate towards the outside the flow of fumes and vapours sucked by the inner fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Alvaro Galassi
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Publication number: 20030188735Abstract: A mobile outdoor patio gas fireplace is disclosed that can be moved to any desired location and is safe and easy to use. The mobile outdoor gas fireplace burns clean and does not require any cleaning after it is used. Furthermore, it may be immediately reignited for use after it is turned off. The preferred embodiment of the mobile outdoor gas fireplace comprises of a housing enclosing a propane tank with hoses that direct the fuel in the propane tank through a regulator with a small portion directed to a pilot light which is ignited by a ignitor and the majority of the fuel directed through an adjustable gas valve and through a mixing chamber to a burner within the housing, with the entire assembly set on movable wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Wei Yang
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Publication number: 20030188736Abstract: An air filtration and sterilization system for removing airborne contaminants from air circulated through an air plenum system of a fireplace. Air filtration systems may include particulate, chemical, and ion filtration systems to filter the air. Air sterilization may include ultraviolet, ozone, germicidal coating, and channeled system of ducts systems to sterilize the air. Systems may be used individually or in combination. In addition, optional components, including a warning sensor for indicating when to replace a filter, an automatic initiation sensor for activating and stopping filtration and sterilization, and an air enhancement system for introducing desirable materials into the air, may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Thomas J. Bachinski, Gary Lee Butler
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Publication number: 20030188737Abstract: A solar pool heater system for efficiently heating a pool with solar energy. The solar pool heater system includes a buoyant support member, a distribution unit attached to the support member, a manifold fluidly connected to the distribution unit, a pump unit fluidly connected to the manifold, and a solar unit electrically connected to the pump unit. The pump unit draws colder water from the pool and provides the same to the manifold which distributes the water through distribution channels within the distribution unit. The water is heated via solar energy while passing through the distribution unit. The heated water is then returned to the body of pool water through an exhaust conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Patrick C. Swanljung
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Publication number: 20030188738Abstract: A novel filler treatment comprising the preparation of swollen starch-latex compositions, prepared in the presence or absence of co-additives, and the addition of the said composition to a filler suspension, has been developed. Use of the treated filler during papermaking improves filler retention and produces filled papers where addition of the filler has only a minimal negative effect on strength properties. The swollen starch-latex compositions can be prepared in a batch or jet cooker, or by mixing with hot water under controlled conditions (i.e., temperature, pH, mixing, mixing time) in order to make the starch granules swell sufficiently to improve their properties as a filler additive but avoiding excess swelling leading to their rupture. The swollen starch-latex composition is then rapidly mixed with the filler slurry, preferably in a static mixer, and added to the papermaking furnish at a point prior to the headbox of the paper machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Makhlouf Laleg
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Publication number: 20030188739Abstract: A crystalline mixture solid containing maltitol having an oil absorptivity of 0.1 to 6.9 wt % and a bulk density of 0.60 to 0.75 g/cc when it is ground and classified to ensure that at least 70 wt % of the obtained particles should have a particle size of 16 to 50 mesh and a process for producing a crystalline mixture solid containing maltitol, comprising introducing air bubbles into a maltitol aqueous solution. According to this process, a crystalline mixture solid containing maltitol having high solubility and almost no moisture absorption is produced at a high work efficiency and a low cost in a short period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Ryuzo Ueno, Akihiko Tabata, Junya Honda, Yojiro Furukawa
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Publication number: 20030188740Abstract: A method for the production of enhanced traceable optp-physiological polished liquids, and gases or solids or combination for immunizing living beings, devices using the method, use, and preferred mode for utilization are disclosed. A multi processing platform is proposed according to the invention harnessing time domain optronics of light & sound, wherein the transient sound produced by light is measured, referenced or calibrated against the light produced by sound for the formation adequate energy levels or densities or fluence rates for the purpose of dissociation of noxious or innocuous species or combination constituents components while keeping their geometrical integrity above their predetermined resonance levels, thus intact for later traceable recognition and triggering of positive decisive action by immune systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Zamir Tribelsky, Michael Ende
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Publication number: 20030188741Abstract: An indicating device for indicating the number of metered doses of medicaments that have been dispensed from or remain in a container having a valve stem extending longitudinally therefrom and moveable between an open and closed position. The indicating device includes a base member adapted to be mounted to the container, a cap member moveably connected to the base member, one or more indicator members rotatably mounted to the cap member and an indicating mechanism adapted to rotate the indicator member an incremental amount upon a predetermined number of axial movements of the cap member relative to the base member. A preferred embodiment of the indicating device includes a ratchet wheel, a drive member selectively engaging the indicating member, a pawl selectively engaging the ratchet wheel, and a non-return member adapted to selectively engage the ratchet wheel so as to maintain a unidirectional rotation of the ratchet wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Peter Mycola Scarrott, Jerry R. Grychowski, James Nick Schmidt, Martin P. Foley
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Publication number: 20030188742Abstract: A positioning and bit-proof throat mask retainer is a flexibly and slightly hard tube capable of being adhered to an upper side of a throat mask respiratory siphon. A lower side of the retainer is matched with an arc shape of the respiratory siphon and has a hollow cambered structure and an upper side of the retainer is suitable for the upper side of the oral cavity. A front end of the retainer is bent upwards to be formed as a resisting portion for resisting against an upper jaw of the patient along the cambered shape of the upper jaw. By the supporting of the upper jaw, the retainer is fixed to the mouth of a patient, thereby, having a function of guiding and positioning the respiratory siphon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Ching-San Liu, Kung-Chi Wang
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Publication number: 20030188743Abstract: The device for creating a curtain of air across the face is a headset with a fan mounted thereon. The outlet of the fan has flexible tubing or cowling which allows for control of both direction and cross section of a curtain of air that crosses the face. The curtain of air prevents airborne particles and chemicals from making contact with the face.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Joseph Manne
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Publication number: 20030188744Abstract: Automatic control system for a rebreather, the automatic control system comprising sensors, a microcontroller and an indicator, the microcontroller being adapted to analyse readings of the sensors and, when abnormal readings are detected, actuate a bailout, generate a safety instruction to the diver and display this instruction on the indicator. The re-breathing apparatus has a bailout system automatically activated in an emergency, where the breathing circuit is shut off, and the diver starts inhaling directly from the breathable gas supply and exaling to the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Alexander Roger Deas, Marat Vadimovich Evtukhov
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Publication number: 20030188745Abstract: Self-contained underwater re-breathing apparatus having a breathing circuit, an injection system for adding fresh breathable gas to the breathing circuit, and an automatic control system including a microcomputer for monitoring physical parameters in the breathing circuit and controlling the feeding of breathable gas to the breathing circuit in accordance with said physical parameters. The re-breathing apparatus has a bailout system automatically activated in an emergency, where the breathing circuit is shut off, and the diver starts inhaling directly from the breathable gas supply and exaling to the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Alexander Roger Deas, Marat Vadimovich Evtukhov, Alexey Nikolaevich Bogatchev
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Publication number: 20030188746Abstract: An apparatus and method for humidification of inspired gases, wherein the present invention utilizes moisture from condensed expiratory gases deposited within the outer expiratory tube of a conventional unilimb breathing circuit to humidify oxygen gas (or any other inspiratory gas) for subsequent patient inhalation, and wherein the oxygen gas may be directed through the outer expiratory tube via a novel reverse flow adapter coupled to an oxygen gas source. The present invention preferably functions to effectively eliminate prior art methods of oxygen gas humidification that depend upon the wasteful utilization of bottles of sterile water, corrugated tubing, nebulizer adapters and excess consumption of oxygen gas; thus, effectuating a cost savings for the patient and contributing to overall environmental conservation efforts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Roger Daugherty
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Publication number: 20030188747Abstract: An inhalator including an inhalator body including a powder receiving chamber for receiving a powder, an air-powder mixture reservoir for temporarily storing an air-powder mixture flowing from the powder receiving chamber, and a diluent air passage for introducing a diluent air into the air-powder mixture reservoir. The air-powder mixture is formed within the powder receiving chamber when an air is introduced into the powder receiving chamber. The air-powder mixture within the air-powder mixture reservoir is admixed with a diluent air introduced thereinto through the diluent air passage. The diluted air-powder mixture is discharged from an air-powder mixture outlet into a user's oral or nasal cavity. A powder composition for inhalators includes at least two kinds of fine particles different in particle diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: UNISIA JECS CORPORATIONInventors: Hisatomo Ohki, Yoshiyuki Yazawa, Shigemi Nakamura, Mitsuru Yokobori, Kazunori Ishizeki
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Publication number: 20030188748Abstract: A closed loop system uses (a) the intensity of the diaphragm electromyogram (EMG) for a given inspiratory volume; (b) the inspiratory volume for a given EMG intensity; or (c) a combination of (a) and (b); in view of controlling the level of gas flow, gas volume or gas pressure delivered by a mechanical (lung) ventilator. The closed loop ventilator system enables for automatic or manual adjustment of the level of inspiratory support in proportion to changes in the neuro-ventilatory efficiency such that the neural drive remains stable at a desired target level. An alarm can also be used to detect changes in neuroventilatory efficiency in view of performing manual adjustments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Christer Sinderby, Jennifer Beck
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Publication number: 20030188749Abstract: Systems and methods for using a guidewire to intubate a standard endotracheal tube in a patient. An insertion mechanism is used to enable delivery of a guidewire to the tracheal cavity of a patient. The guidewire is then threaded up the tracheal cavity, through the glottic opening and up either the oropharyngeal airway, so as to extend out of the patient's mouth, or up the nasopharyngeal airway, so as to extend out of the patient's a nostril. A typical endotracheal tube, having a channel that extends from a proximal end to a distal end of the tube, is coupled to the guidewire and is positioned into the tracheal cavity of the patient by using the guidewire to withdraw the tube down the airway and into the trachea. The endotracheal tube is decoupled from the guidewire, and the guidewire is removed from the patient, leaving the endotracheal tube properly intubated in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Travis R. Nichols, David Hoffman, Ken Ferbrache
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Publication number: 20030188750Abstract: An endotracheal tube can be inserted into a patient's trachea during resuscitation by using a face mask and a curved guide. The guide is inserted through a flexible port in the face mask and has a curved distal portion that extends into the patient's mouth and hypopharynx. The patient is initially resuscitated by supplying a flow of air/oxygen through the mask. For example, a resuscitation bag can be connected to a rotatable ventilation port on the face mask. Alternatively, a resuscitation attachment with an air filter and one-way valve can be removably attached to the ventilation port of the face mask to enable a health care provider to directly resuscitate the patient. An endotracheal tube is inserted over the distal end of a fiber optic probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Kent L. Christopher
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Publication number: 20030188751Abstract: Inflatable support apparatus (4) comprising at least one inflatable support element (6, 8, 10) comprising a portion adapted to be fit under a groin area of a person, and a carrier (54) attached to said at least one inflatable support element (6, 8, 10) adapted to lift said person supported by said at least one inflatable support element (6, 8, 10), characterized in that said carrier (54) is connected to said at least one inflatable support element (6, 8, 10) by a plurality of straps (72, 80) attached at at least three attachment points to said at least one at least one inflatable support element (6, 8, 10) and at at least two attachment points to said carrier (54); and wherein said at least one inflatable support element (6, 8, 10) defines a plane for supporting said person in standing and walking positions, and an angle of said plane with respect to a horizontal plane is lowerable and raisable by adjusting said straps (72, 80) attached to said two attachment points to said carrier (54).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Joseph Rogozinski
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Publication number: 20030188752Abstract: A device and associated method maintain an airway of a person in an open condition. A first portion of the device is for fixed attachment at a location adjacent to a neck of the person. A second portion of the device is connected to the first portion. The second portion is for engagement with a chin of the person. The second portion is adjustable to move the chin, relative to the first portion while the first portion remains in fixed attachment at the location adjacent to the neck of the person. In one embodiment, the first portion is provided as a collar, and the second portion is provided to be inflatable. The location of the chin relative to the collar portion is changed with change in an inflation volume of the inflatable portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Christine M. Zirafi, Michael J. Cwalina
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Publication number: 20030188753Abstract: A surgical drape for covering a patient during a surgical procedure is disclosed. The surgical drape includes a base sheet, a first fenestration formed in the base sheet through which a surgical procedure may be performed, an incise layer extending across the first fenestration, and an absorbent reinforcement panel disposed about the first fenestration. The reinforcement panel is positioned on the upper surface of the base sheet and has a reinforcement fenestration that is aligned with the first fenestration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Jerry T. Jascomb
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Publication number: 20030188754Abstract: A wound therapy combination comprising a suction head and a surgical drape. The suction head comprises a planar flange portion and a tubular connector piece on a first face that communicates with an aperture extending to a second face. The second face is formed with projections that define flow channels for facilitating flow of liquids to the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Keith Patrick Heaton, Kenneth William Hunt
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Publication number: 20030188755Abstract: A system including an implantable polymer for increasing the dimensions of layers of tissue. In one embodiment, the implantable polymer is delivered transorally using a scope and injection needle. The system allows for visualization and injection of polymer into the lower esophageal sphincter. Methods of treating gastroesophageal reflux disease includes insertion of the distal portion of the injection needle into the esophageal tissue and injection of a polymer liquid to enlarge tissue dimensions. The polymer can be injected at several sites to distribute localized pressures and attain better distribution of the tissue bulking effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Michael T. Milbocker
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Publication number: 20030188756Abstract: A method of treating inflammatory bowel disease, particularly ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is disclosed. The method involves administering a vitamin D compound in an amount effective to treat the disease. The administration of a vitamin D compound also prevents the development of or delays the onset of inflammatory bowel disease in susceptible individuals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Margherita T Cantorna
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Publication number: 20030188757Abstract: An integrated respiratory monitor and imaging device apparatus (10) is provided. The apparatus is useful for establishing pre-operative and intra-operative breath hold congruency in patients and for other interventional work. The apparatus (10) includes a respiratory monitor system (12) and an imaging device (14). The respiratory monitor system is adapted to engage a patient and generate a respiratory signal representative of a breath hold level of the patient during a breath hold. The imaging device (14) is adapted to scan the patient during the breath hold and generate a volumetric image data set of the patient. The respiratory sensor and imaging device are operatively connected to associate the respiratory signal representative of the breath hold level of the patient together with the volumetric image data set of the patient. A data storage device (64) is provided for storing a set of respiratory signals in association with a corresponding set of volumetric image data sets in the subject apparatus (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Jeffrey H. Yanof, Peter C. Johnson
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Publication number: 20030188758Abstract: Cut filler compositions, cigarettes, methods for making cigarettes and methods for smoking cigarettes are provided, which involve the use of an oxyhydroxide compound that is capable of decomposing to form at least one product capable of acting as an oxidant for the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and/or as a catalyst for the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. The oxyhydroxide compound and/or the product formed from the decomposition of the oxyhydroxide can be in the form of nanoparticles. Cut filler compositions are described which comprise tobacco and at least one such oxyhydroxide compound. Cigarettes are provided, which comprise a tobacco rod, containing a cut filler having at least one such oxyhydroxide compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Mohammad Hajaligol, Ping Li
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Publication number: 20030188759Abstract: A novel form of a braider is provided which, in its preferred embodiment, consists of a body portion with two opposing cavities. The cavities are designed so as to enable both easy insertion into and removal from of sections of hair from the cavities. Several novel methods for using the braider are also provided. In one use, the wearer places each of two sections of her hair each within a cavity of the braider. She then repeatedly and alternately transfers sub-sections of hair from one cavity to the other thus creating a herringbone braid. A hooked rod may be used to separate out sub-sections of hair during braiding.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Priti Srivastava
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Publication number: 20030188760Abstract: An apparatus for wrapping hair strands with string or artificial hair is disclosed. The apparatus has a shell that defines an axle having an opening. The axle rotatably supports a drive wheel, a spool of string and a guide wheel. The drive wheel engages the guide wheel. The string passes from the spool past the guide wheel, which has circumferential notches to engage and play out the string. In practice, the user passes a hair strand through the opening in the axle, fastens the string to a hair strand, energizes the apparatus, and moves it along the length of the hair strand as the string is wrapped about the strand. The apparatus is preferably powered by a small DC motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: E. Olayinka Ogunro, Yiu Kwong Wan
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Publication number: 20030188761Abstract: The present invention is a combination toothbrush and dental floss dispenser. More particularly, the device is a toothbrush with an extended handle or shaft with traditional brush bristles at one end, and a dental floss dispensing means at the other end. Such may be either incorporated within the brush itself as a single piece, or, alternatively may be detachable in nature. The floss dispenser is preferably cylindrical in nature, and includes a floss cutter and hinged cover panel for the cutter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Edward Garcia, Annette Garcia
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Publication number: 20030188762Abstract: A floss comprising: a fiber substrate; and a uniform coating comprising a colorant, wherein the color of the coating is different than the color of the fiber substrate is disclosed. The floss is useful as an indicator floss.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Harold Ochs, John Chodzko
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Publication number: 20030188763Abstract: The present invention is directed towards the use of a reactive gas or vapor of a reactive liquid prior to or in combination with cryogenic cleaning to remove contaminants from the semiconductor surfaces or other substrate surfaces requiring precision cleaning. The reactive gas or vapor is selected according to the contaminants to be removed and the reactivity of the gas or vapor with the contaminants. Preferably, this reaction forms a gaseous byproduct which is removed from the substrate surface by the flow of nitrogen across the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Souvik Banerjee, Harlan Forrest Chung
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Publication number: 20030188764Abstract: A functional water containing a fluorine-containing component obtained by electrolyzing an aqueous solution containing fluoride ion using electrodes having conductive diamonds, a method of producing the same, and a method and an apparatus of rinsing electronic parts using the functional water as a rinsing water. The fluorine-containing component produced by electrolyzing the fluoride ion using the conductive diamond, has stronger rinsing effect than that of a fluorine-containing component obtained by electrolyzing the fluoride ion itself before electrolysis or the fluoride ion using other electrodes. Therefore, an amount of hydrofluoric acid used can greatly be decreased.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicants: PERMELEC ELECTRODE LTD., PURETRON LTD.Inventors: Teruo Haibara, Kenichi Uemura, Masaaki Kato, Kuniaki Yamada, Yoshinori Nishiki, Tsuneto Furuta
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Publication number: 20030188765Abstract: A method is provided for treating an object. In this method, a treating chemical is introduced to a bath under conditions effective to at least partially envelop the object to be treated in eddy currents of the bath liquid, followed by introducing non-treating liquid into the bath under conditions effective to at least partially envelop the object to be treated in eddy currents of the bath liquid. An apparatus for carrying out this method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Kurt Karl Christenson, Nam Pyo Lee, Gary William Michalko, Christina Ann Rathman
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Publication number: 20030188766Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of a high vapor pressure liquid prior to or simultaneous with cryogenic cleaning to remove contaminants from the surface of substrates requiring precision cleaning such as semiconductors, metal films, or dielectric films. A liquid suitable for use in the present invention preferably has a vapor pressure above 5 kPa and a freezing point below −50° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Souvik Banerjee, Harlan Forrest Chung
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Publication number: 20030188767Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a dishwasher having variable fill times. The dishwasher includes a fill volume sensor for sensing that the dishwasher has reached a known fill volume, a timer for timing a period of time between a beginning of fill and the known fill volume being reached, and an intelligent control electrically connected to the fill volume sensor and operatively connected to the timer and adapted for calculating a dishwasher fill rate. According to the present invention, once filling of the dishwasher begins, a sensor is triggered when a known water level and/or fill volume of the dishwasher is reached. The amount of time between initiating the fill and triggering the sensor is measured. A fill rate for the dishwasher is then calculated based on the known fill volume of the dishwasher and the amount of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Anthony L. Durfee