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  • Lighting and viewing unit
    Patent number: 5230556
    Abstract: A unit for viewing and supplying light or radiant energy to the interior of a vessel that has a front fused glass window. The light and camera-viewing means see the interior of a vessel through this fused glass window which provides a substantially corrosion-proof seal across the entire distal portion of the unit. The light and camera-viewing means are pointed into the interior of the vessel in substantially the same direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: J. M. Canty Associates Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Canty, Jon M. Venturin, Gary K. Walck
  • DETECTING CRACKS ON OPERATIVELY COUPLED TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY USING PRESSURE SENSE
    Publication number: 20180292942
    Abstract: A method of identifying a crack in a touchscreen display system includes measuring a distance between a first layer of the touchscreen display system and a second layer of the touchscreen display system, detecting a change in the distance at a portion of the touchscreen display system, identifying a crack in the first layer at the portion of the touchscreen display system based on the change in the distance, and adjusting one or more parameters of the touchscreen display system based on the crack in the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Nicholas G. Danyluk, Eli M. Dow, Kavita Sehgal, Diane M. Stamboni, Sneha M. Varghese, John S. Werner, Sarah Wu
  • Preloaded single-use instant camera
    Patent number: 6006036
    Abstract: The principal embodiment of the present invention is a preloaded single-use instant camera. The single-use instant camera is provided with user-inaccessible film holding compartment in a sealed light-tight enclosure and a predetermined number of pressure-processable film units stacked in said compartment. The preloaded single-use instant camera is also provided with user operated manual means for sequentially withdrawing the preloaded pressure-processable film units, whereby withdrawal effect processing of said units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Polaroid Corporation
    Inventor: Lawrence M. Douglas
  • Leak detector
    Patent number: 4897551
    Abstract: A leak detector for monitoring, in an area being investigated, the presence of a liquid having a characteristic fluorescence spectrum. The leak detector includes a radiation source, with the radiation provided to the area being investigated. The detector also includes a collector for collecting radiation, in the fluorescence emission band of the liquid being monitored, emitted from the area being investigated. The presence of this liquid is sensed by detection of a threshold level of collected radiation. The size of a stain of the liquid relative to the size of the field of view of the collector is then determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1990
    Assignee: Spectral Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Gersh, Steven M. Adler-Golden, Neil M. Goldstein, Fritz Bien
  • Geodesic dome and method of constructing same
    Patent number: 6295785
    Abstract: A geodesic dome is created by the steps of: (a) generating a mathematical model of a geodesic dome, (b) fabricating components with which to form a geodesic dome according to the model; and (c) fastening the components to each other according to the model. In the model, M base triangles are generated in a closed three-dimensional shape. M is at, least four, with eight being preferred and the preferred closed three-dimensional shape being a regular octahedron. The closed three-dimensional shape has a center point from which each vertex of each of the base triangles is equidistant, this distance being a geodesic radius. Each leg of each base triangle is then subdivided into N segments of equal length, N being at least two, with eight being preferred, thus defining N+1 segment endpoints or intersections along each leg. A line is then generated between each intersection and two corresponding intersections, thus defining N2 smaller triangles per base triangle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Inventor: Robert M. Herrmann
  • Bis(benzylpyrrolidine) derivatives as dopamine agonists
    Patent number: 5100912
    Abstract: Compound of Formula I ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, --C(O)R.sub.3, or --C(O)NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, where R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently lower alkyl, phenyl, or phenyl lower alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; andX is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --where m is an integer of 1 to 10, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n Y(CH.sub.2).sub.n --where n is an integer of 1 to 3 and Y is oxygen or sulfur,their individual R,R--; R,S--; and S,S-stereoisomers, and racemic or non-racemic mixtures of stereoisomers, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are dopamine agonist compounds useful in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Fisher, Joseph M. Muchowski, Edvige Galeazzi, Roberto P. Rosenkranz, Deborah L. McClelland
  • Disubstituted octahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrroles as orexin receptor modulators
    Patent number: 8653263
    Abstract: Disubstituted octahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole compounds are described, which are useful as orexin receptor modulators. Such compounds may be useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of diseased states, disorders, and conditions mediated by orexin activity, such as insomnia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica
    Inventors: Wenying Chai, Michael A. Letavic, Kiev S. Ly, Daniel J. Pippel, Dale A. Rudolph, Kathleen C. Sappey, Brad M. Savall, Chandravadan R. Shah, Brock T. Shireman, Akinola Soyode-Johnson, Emily M. Stocking, Devin M. Swanson
  • Method of providing circulation via lung expansion and deflation
    Patent number: 5653685
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method for providing circulation, usually when it has substantially decreased or ceased, such as during cardiac arrest. The method includes the steps of intubating the airway of a patient, to provide access to the lungs. The air and other material in the lungs is then evacuated. A liquid breathing solution is then infused into the lungs, expanding the lungs such that the lungs compress the heart and great vessels, to generate cardiac outflow and ultimately circulation. A device that performs this method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: LRT, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Klatz, Robert M. Goldman
  • Devices and methods for modulating medium delivery
    Patent number: 11623036
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for controlling, regulating, altering, transforming or otherwise modulating the delivery of a substance to a delivery site. The devices, systems and methods optimize the delivery of the substance to an intended site, such as a vessel, vascular bed, organ and/or other corporeal structures, while reducing inadvertent introduction or reflux substance to other vessels, vascular beds, organs, and/or other structures, including systemic introduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Osprey Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew M. Burns, Tuan M. Doan, Rodney L. Houfburg, David M. Kaye, Daniel R. Mans, Todd J. Mortier
  • Terrain awareness system with false alert suppression
    Patent number: 7633430
    Abstract: A terrain awareness and warning system includes electronics for receiving radar returns and providing terrain and/or obstacle alerts or warnings in response to the radar returns. The electronics receives information from a database and the information is utilized to suppress false alerts or warnings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel M. Wichgers, Richard D. Jinkins, Patrick D. McCusker, Richard M. Rademaker, Daniel L. Woodell
  • Calibration method implementing segmented flash memeory and RAM overlay
    Publication number: 20030217222
    Abstract: A method for computer memory calibration includes flashing a calibration from a processor into two flash memory sections. Either the same or an alternate processor requests data stored in one of the flash memory sections. Subsequently, exception handler logic within an exception mechanism activates and generates an exception for the data stored in the aforementioned flash memory section. The calibration in the other flash memory section then transfers to the processor through the functioning of the exception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Dale W. Deutscher, Mary T. Hedges, Charles M. Grimm, Roy M. Fildes, Kevin M. Gertiser, W. James Allen, Ben F. McCormick, Larry D. Burkholder
  • Peritoneal dialysis systems, devices, and methods
    Patent number: 10898630
    Abstract: An automated peritoneal dialysis system provides both cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis treatment. The system includes a fluid preparation and treatment device with concentrate dilution components connected to a source of purified water and medicament concentrate. The treatment device has at least one mixing container connected via a pump and valves to the sources, the valves and the pump mixing and diluting the concentrate to form a medicament. Conductivity sensors are provided for fluid quality measurement, calibration, error trapping, and fluid characterization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Burbank, James M. Brugger, Dennis M. Treu, Mark T. Wyeth
  • Advanced drug delivery system and method of treating psychiatric, neurological and other disorders with carbamazepine
    Patent number: 5326570
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method of treating a patient by administering carbamazepine in a pharmaceutical dosage form capable of maintaining the patient's blood concentration at from about 4 .mu.g/ml to about 12 .mu.g/ml over at least a 12 hour period, where the blood concentration of carbamazepine does not vary by more than 60 percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Pharmavene, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, George W. Belendiuk
  • Identification card printer and ribbon cartridge
    Publication number: 20040109715
    Abstract: An identification card printer includes a card input, a card transport, a printhead, and a card output. The card transport is configured to feed a card from the card input along a print path. The printhead is positioned below the print path and is configured to print an image on a surface of the card. The card can then be discharged through the card output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: Fargo Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Meier, Chadwick M. Johnson, Gary P. Countryman, Stacy W. Lukaskawcez, Gary M. Klinefelter, Ryan G. Park, Matthew K. Dunham, Jeffrey D. Upin, Gary A. Lenz, Martin A. Pribula, Thomas C. Platner, Leon Gershenovich, Jon J. Ibs
  • Site guard for intravenous sites and other sensitive areas
    Patent number: 6526981
    Abstract: A multipurpose site guard for use at all peripheral and central venipuncture infusion sites, sensitive areas, and for pediatric and adult patients. The guard is a hollow plastic member with a base and a sidewall curved upwardly and inwardly to form a cover which is form fitted to the infusion site under finger pressure and which can be taped in place. Improvements to this invention include holding the guard in place with a fabric connector and cushioning the guard's base with a soft material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: I.V. House, Inc.
    Inventors: Betty M. Rozier, Lisa M. Vallino
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND DISPLAYING GRAPHIC CONTENTS ON DIGITAL MEDIA PAGE
    Publication number: 20170344204
    Abstract: A method for detecting content on a page of digital media that has a reading direction by reading image data beginning from a starting point in the reading direction of the digital media and identifying the content by analyzing differences in the image data as the image data is read. The method can include mapping a boundary of the content based on variations between content image data and surrounding background image data and generating a content map for the page using the boundary of the content, where the content map allows the page to be navigated between multiple pieces of content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Jaden M. GELLER, Allison M. STYER, Charles J. MIGOS, Casey M. DOUGHERTY
  • 1,3-Dihydro-1-[3-(1-piperidinyl)propyl]-2H-benzimidazol-2-ones and related compounds
    Patent number: 4110333
    Abstract: Chemical compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein B, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, m and n are as defined hereinbelow, which compounds are intermediates for the preparation of antiemetic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1978
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
    Inventors: Jan Vandenberk, Ludo E. J. Kennis, Marcel J. M. C. Van der Aa, Albert H. M. Th. Van Heertum
  • Reconfiguration of diesel-powered haul truck with hybrid hydrogen fuel cell and battery power supply
    Patent number: 11938805
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mining haul truck with the diesel-powered components removed, the resulting available volumes retrofitted with components of a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell/battery-based powerplant. In some embodiments, the tray and/or the canopy of the haul truck can be replaced or reconfigured to create an additional volume for receiving components of the hybrid hydrogen fuel cell/battery-based powerplant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: First Mode IPP Limited
    Inventors: Joshua M. Sweere, Spencer M. Anunsen, Larissa Y. Kunz, Harlan Thomas Kuo, Alexis R. Humann, David T. Gerhardt
  • Radio-frequency microelectromechanical systems and method of manufacturing such systems
    Patent number: 8367215
    Abstract: An RF MEMS device comprising one or more free-standing thin films configured for motion in response to actuation or stimulation, the one or more thin films comprising an alloy of aluminum and magnesium, and optionally one or more further materials. The resultant thin film has improved hardness and reduced creep relative to conventional thin films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Jacob M. J. Den Toonder, Auke R. Van Dijken, Theodoor G. S. M. Rijks, Jozef T. M. Van Beek
  • Housing module for an electronic device
    Patent number: D968412
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jody Akana, Molly Anderson, Bartley K. Andre, Shota Aoyagi, Anthony Michael Ashcroft, Kristina A. Babiarz, Marine C. Bataille, Jeremy Bataillou, Carlo Catalano, Markus Diebel, Ross M. Errett, Lee B. Hamstra, M. Evans Hankey, Julian Hoenig, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan P. Ive, Julian Jaede, Duncan Robert Kerr, Melody L. Kuna, Carli E. Oster, Florence Wong Ow, Peter Russell-Clarke, Benjamin Andrew Shaffer, Mikael Silvanto, Sung-Ho Tan, Clement Tissandier, Eugene Antony Whang, Devin M. Williams, Alex Chun Lap Yeung, Rico Zörkendörfer
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