40th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 71 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140296940 | INDEPENDENTLY-CONTROLLED BIDIRECTIONAL NERVE STIMULATION - Apparatus is configured to drive first action potentials orthodromically in a first direction along a nerve of a subject, and second action potentials orthodromically along the nerve in an opposite direction to the first direction. The apparatus includes: (1) first and second excitation units configured to be placed in a proximity of the nerve of the subject; (2) a blocking unit disposed between the excitation units and placeable in a proximity of the nerve of the subject; and (3) a control unit, configured: (i) to drive the first and second excitation units to apply, respectively, first and second excitatory currents to the nerve of the subject, and (ii) to drive the blocking unit to apply a blocking current to the nerve of the subject that blocks action potentials that propagate from the first and second excitatory units toward the blocking unit. Other embodiments are also described. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296941 | NEURAL STIMULATION SYSTEM PROVIDING AUTO ADJUSTMENT OF STIMULUS OUTPUT AS A FUNCTION OF SENSED IMPEDANCE - A neural stimulation system automatically corrects or adjusts the stimulus magnitude (stimulation energy) in order to maintain a comfortable and effective stimulation therapy. Because the changes in impedance associated with the electrode-tissue interface can indicate obstruction of current flow and positional lead displacement, lead impedance can indicate the quantity of electrical stimulation energy that should be delivered to the target neural tissue to provide corrective adjustment. Hence, a change in impedance or morphology of an impedance curve may be used in a feedback loop to indicate that the stimulation energy needs to be adjusted and the system can effectively auto correct the magnitude of stimulation energy to maintain a desired therapeutic effect. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296942 | SHORT DURATION PRE-PULSING TO REDUCE STIMULATION-EVOKED SIDE-EFFECTS - A method and neurostimulation system of providing therapy to a patient is provided. At least one electrode is place in contact with tissue of a patient. A sub-threshold, hyperpolarizing, conditioning pre-pulse (e.g., an anodic pulse) is conveyed from the electrode(s) to render a first region of the tissue (e.g., dorsal root fibers) less excitable to stimulation, and a depolarizing stimulation pulse (e.g., a cathodic pulse) is conveyed from the electrode(s) to stimulate a second different region of the tissue (e.g., dorsal column fibers). The conditioning pre-pulse has a relatively short duration (e.g., less than 200 μs). | 2014-10-02 |
20140296943 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS AND DIGESTION CYCLES - A method of affecting a physiological rhythm is provided. The method may include the steps of receiving an indication of a physiological condition of a patient, determining if the physiological condition is outside an expected status, receiving an indication of a physiological rhythm status of the patient, determining a physiological rhythm phase of the patient responsive to the indicated physiological rhythm status, determining a treatment light configured to affect at least one of an advance and delay physiological rhythm response in the patient, and causing the treatment light to be emitted onto the patient. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296944 | PHOTOTHERAPY APPARATUS WITH INTERACTIVE USER INTERFACE - A phototherapy apparatus with interactive user interface for treating biological tissue of an animal or human target. The user interface comprises intuitive graphic menus which allow the clinicians or practitioners to define the properties of the biological tissue through easily observable physical characteristics such as weight, skin color, and hair color of the patient. The central control unit of the phototherapy apparatus then automatically optimizes the parameters of the light source according to the properties of the biological tissue and generates an appropriate treatment protocol to produce the optimum phototherapy result. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296945 | LIGHT IRRADIATION DEVICE FOR IMPROVING COGNITIVE SYMPTOM AND DEPRESSION SYMPTOM, ROOM HAVING THE LIGHT IRRADIATION DEVICE, AND LIGHTING DEVICE FOR IMPROVING COGNITIVE SYMPTOM AND DEPRESSION SYMPTOM - In a light irradiation device | 2014-10-02 |
20140296946 | LASING HEADGEAR FOR MEDIATING HAIR GROWTH - A headgear lasing system, including: a power supply; a laser device coupled in power receiving relationship to the power supply, and configured for generating laser radiation effective to promote growth of head hair; a multiplicity of optical fibers coupled with the laser device to receive the laser radiation for transmission thereof through the optical fibers to respective end portions thereof; and a support that is configured to overlie a head region, and to which the end portions of the optical fibers are secured so that the laser radiation transmitted through the optical fibers is directed therefrom to the head region. The support may be a separate structural component that is secured to an existing headgear article, or the support may be a constituent part of a headgear article, such as a crown portion of a cap or hat article. The headgear lasing system is usefully employed to impinge lasing radiation on a scalp region of a wearer, to mediate hair growth on such scalp region. Also disclosed are headgear lasing systems that additionally comprise scalp massaging capability, for contemporaneous treatment of the scalp region with lasing radiation and massage. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296947 | WARMING MATTRESS THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING MATTRESS TEMPERATURE CORRECTION - A warming therapy device including a system for controlling the temperature within an enclosure is provided. The method comprises measuring the temperature of air at a predetermined location inside the enclosure. The method further comprises measuring the humidity inside the enclosure. In addition, the method comprises determining a correction factor to apply to the measured temperature based on the measured humidity. Also, the method includes applying a correction factor to the measured temperature to determine an corrected temperature. The method further includes adjusting the temperature of the air inside the enclosure based on the correction factor. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296948 | NEW THERAPY OF CANCER WITH PULSED RADIO FREQUENCY - The invention relates to a method for medical treatment of a mammal, preferably a human, suffering from cancer by applying pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) stimulation before chemotherapy or hormonal therapy. The PRF treatment may be given intravascularly or transcutaneously. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296949 | WARMING MOXIBUSTION DEVICE - A warming moxibustion device is adapted for at least one moxa strip inserted therein for burning moxa to treat a patient. The warming moxibustion device includes a housing that has a first open end provided with an abutment surface to abut against a patient's body and a second open end opposite to the first open end. An insertion net is disposed in the housing and has two opposite sides respectively facing the first and second open ends. The insertion net has at least one insertion hole in size that is sufficient for insertion of the moxa strip therethrough. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296950 | THERMOREGULATION DEVICE, THERMOREGULATION SYSTEM, AND PACKAGE - A thermoregulation device which is adapted to be used for covering part of a living body, includes: a first sheet which is higher in thermal conductivity than cotton cloth; a second sheet which is higher in heat insulating and retaining properties than cotton cloth; and a gas passage which is formed between the first sheet and the second sheet. A first opening which communicates with the gas passage is formed in one of the first sheet and the second sheet. A second opening which communicates with the gas passage is formed in one of the first sheet and the second sheet. A gas which is introduced through the first opening is discharged from the second opening via the gas passage. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296951 | Neural Interface System - The neural interface system of the preferred embodiments includes an electrode array having a plurality of electrode sites and a carrier that supports the electrode array. The electrode array is coupled to the carrier such that the electrode sites are arranged both circumferentially around the carrier and axially along the carrier. A group of the electrode sites may be simultaneously activated to create an activation pattern. The system of the preferred embodiment is preferably designed for deep brain stimulation, and, more specifically, for deep brain stimulation with fine electrode site positioning, selectivity, tunability, and precise activation patterning. The system of the preferred embodiments, however, may be alternatively used in any suitable environment (such as the spinal cord, peripheral nerve, muscle, or any other suitable anatomical location) and for any suitable reason. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296952 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELD FOR A PASSIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN AN ACTIVE MEDICAL DEVICE IMPLANTABLE LEAD - A shielded component or network for an active medical device (AMD) implantable lead includes an implantable lead having a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end, all external of an AMD housing, a passive component or network disposed somewhere along the length of the implantable lead, the passive component or network including at least one inductive component having a first inductive value, and an electromagnetic shield substantially surrounding the inductive component or the passive network. The first inductive value of the inductive component is adjusted to account for a shift in its inductance to a second inductive value when shielded. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296953 | LEADS WITH TIP ELECTRODE FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - An implantable electrical stimulation lead includes a tip electrode disposed on a distal tip of the lead body. One tip electrode has a base and a separate plug attached to the base. The base defines an interior lumen closed at one end by the plug. Another tip electrode has an electrode body, a stem extending from the electrode body, and shaped retention features extending from the stem. Yet another tip electrode has an electrode body, a stem extending from the electrode body, and a flange disposed on the stem opposite the electrode body. A further tip electrode has an electrode body defining an interior lumen and a plurality of protrusions extending into the interior lumen. Another tip electrode has an electrode body and arms extending from the electrode body. The electrode body defines an interior lumen and the arms extend over an opening to the interior lumen. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296954 | Medical Electrical Stimulation Lead Including Expandable Coiled Fixation Element - A medical lead includes a coiled conductor portion that defines at least part of an outer surface of the lead and an expandable coiled fixation element that defines at least a part of the outer surface of the lead. The expandable coiled fixation element is configured to expand from a first dimension in a first state to a second dimension in a second state in a direction away from the coiled conductor portion. In some examples, the expandable coiled fixation element comprises a shape memory material. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296955 | Active Cardiac Electrical Lead - An active bipolar cardiac electrical lead includes a helical anchor electrode, a tip electrode pin, an intermediate connection mount, a ring electrode, and a tip housing. The tip electrode pin engages an inner conductor coil at a proximal end and engages a proximal end of the helical anchor electrode at a distal end. The intermediate connection mount defines an axial lumen therethrough, a proximal fitting, a cylindrical flange, and a distal fitting. The ring electrode has an exposed section that sleeves over and connects with the proximal fitting of the intermediate connection mount and has a proximal sleeve that engages with an outer conductor coil and an outer sheath of the lead. The tip housing defines an axial bore that houses the helical anchor electrode and a distal portion of the tip electrode pin. A proximal portion of the tip electrode pin is housed within the axial lumen of the intermediate connection mount. A proximal end of the tip housing sleeves over and directly engages the distal fitting of the intermediate connection mount. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296956 | GRADUALLY SELF-EXPANDING STENT - A gradually self-expanding stent is provided with a first region of stent cells. A restraining material is attached to the first region and restrains the first region from expanding to the expanded configuration. Over time the restraining material releases the first region to allow the first region to expand to the expanded diameter. The first region is located longitudinally between two second regions. The second regions expand at a faster rate than the first region. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296957 | GRADUALLY SELF-EXPANDING STENT - A gradually self-expanding stent is provided with a plurality of stent cells. A restraining material is attached to the stent structure and restrains the stent structure from expanding to the expanded configuration. Over time the restraining material releases the stent structure to allow the stent structure to expand to the expanded diameter. An anti-thrombotic drug is incorporated into the restraining material. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296958 | Intravascular Device with Netting System - An intravascular device for keeping open a previously constricted site within a vessel and for minimizing tissue debris at such a site from closing off the vessel is provided. The device includes an expandable substantially tubular body defined by a framework having a plurality of openings. The device also includes a flexible netting system having a structural design for extending across each of the openings. Such a design allows the netting system to expand along with each opening in the framework to minimize release of tissues debris at the site from closing the lumen of the vessel. The netting system can include a plurality of pores to permit communication between fluid flow within the vessel and the vessel wall, and at least one pharmacotherapeutic agent for the treatment or prevention of certain conditions. A method for placing the device at a site of interest is also provided. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296959 | Apparatus and method for loading and delivering a stent using a suture retaining mechanism - An assembly for delivering an intraluminary member into a body lumen including a delivery catheter including an elongated tubular member, an elongated rod disposed within and slidingly engaged with the tubular member, a handle fixed to a proximal end of the rod, and at least one securing mechanism located on the handle, and a thread-like member removably secured to one end of the intraluminary member, the thread-like member extending between the intraluminary member and the handle, the at least one securing mechanism adapted to secure the thread-like member. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296960 | Medical Device Delivery System And Method Of Flushing Same - A medical device delivery system includes a catheter defining an inner space, and an outer retractable portion positioned over the catheter and defining an annular space between the catheter and the outer retractable portion. At least one bypass opening through a sidewall of the catheter fluidly connects the inner space and the annular space. A tubular sealing member is positioned in the annular space proximal to the bypass opening. The tubular sealing member is movable between a compressed state in which proximal fluid flow through the annular space is inhibited by the tubular sealing member, and a non-compressed state in which proximal fluid flow through the annular space at the tubular sealing member is permitted. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296961 | MEDICAL IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A medical implant has a compressed and expanded state with an open-worked, preferably hollow-cylindrical main structure composed of a plurality of crosspieces, of which at least two are interconnected in each case at node elements. In the compressed state, even with complicated movements of the implant, for example when inserted into a vessel, at least one first barrier element is provided at each of a plurality of first node elements and at least one second barrier element is provided at each of a plurality of second node elements in each case adjacent to a respective first node element, such that a first barrier element and a respective adjacent second barrier element in each case lock together as the implant transitions from the expanded state into the compressed state, preferably during crimping, and thus inhibit the transition back in to the expanded state, so the barrier opposes a force in the circumferential direction and opposes a force in the radial direction. A system formed of an implant of this type and a catheter with a balloon and also a method for making such an implant and a system of this type are also described. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296962 | Actively Controllable Stent, Stent Graft, Heart Valve and Method of Controlling Same - A method for implanting a stent includes contracting a self-expanding/forcibly-expanding stent of a shape-memory material set to a given shape to a reduced implantation size with a delivery system having drive wires. The stent has a selectively adjustable assembly with adjustable elements operatively connected to the drive wires such that, when the adjustable elements are adjusted by the drive wires, a configuration change in at least a portion of the self-expanding stent occurs. The contracted stent is inserted into a native annulus in which the stent is to be implanted. The drive wires are rotated with the delivery system to forcibly expand the stent into the native annulus. While rotating the drive wires, a torque applied to the drive wires is determined with the delivery system. Rotation of the drive wires is stopped based upon a value of the determined torque. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296963 | MODULAR STENT GRAFTING METHODS AND APPARATUS - The present disclosure provides a modular stent assembly for deployment within a lumen. The assembly may include primary and secondary stent portions. Each stent portion includes a sheet having an incomplete annular profile. The sheet includes a graft material disposed on a wire matrix. Each stent portion further includes an aperture positioned in the sheet, and first and second side walls. The first side wall extends between the aperture and a first longitudinal edge of the sheet. The second side wall extends between the aperture and a second longitudinal edge of the sheet, which is spaced apart from the first edge. The stent portions mate to define an interior space in which is positioned an expandable securement stent. An outer wall of the securement stent is sized to compress the side walls of the stent portions between the body of the securement stent and a wall defining the lumen. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296964 | PROSTHESIS HAVING PIVOTING FENESTRATION - The present disclosure relates to an endoluminal prosthesis, such as a stent graft that includes one or more fenestrations to accommodate endovascular disease, such as an aneurysm in cases where one or more side branches is involved. In one aspect, the prosthesis includes fenestrations that are pivotable to accommodate the dynamic geometry of the aortic branches. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296965 | MONOLITHIC MEDICAL DEVICES, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The monolithic device comprises a plurality of scaffolding members and a mesh patterned members webbed between the scaffolding members; the mesh patterned member webbed between the scaffolding members surround a lumen and generally expands from a contracted state to an expanded state; and mesh patterned members including a plurality of openings traversing the thickness of the mesh patterned member, and the mesh patterned members including a surface on which a pattern of openings is formed. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296966 | STENT FEATURES FOR COLLAPSIBLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES - A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent having an expanded condition and a collapsed condition. The stent includes a plurality of distal cells, a plurality of proximal cells, a plurality of support struts coupling the proximal cells to the distal cells, and at least one support post connected to a plurality of proximal cells. The proximal cells are longitudinally spaced apart from the distal cells. Various strut configurations and connections of the struts to the proximal cells and of the proximal cells to the support post improve stent flexibility and reduce stress in the valve leaflets. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296967 | DRUG ELUTING STENT WITH A BIODEGRADABLE RELEASE LAYER ATTACHED WITH AN ELECTRO-GRAFTED PRIMER COATING - The present invention provides a drug eluting stent including a metallic stent framework, an electro-grafted primer coating disposed on the stent framework; and a biodegradable polymer coating hosting a drug disposed on the electro-grafted primer coating and a method of manufacturing said biodegradable drug eluting stent. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296968 | IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR STENT - A stent for implantation in a vessel is described that is radially expandable, and when expanded in a vessel, lies against the inner wall thereof. The stent is provided with a coating applied to its surface and composed of a bioresorbable oligomeric binding agent and of an active substance (FIG. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296969 | Anterior Leaflet Clip Device for Prosthetic Mitral Valve - This invention relates to a pre-configured compressible transcatheter prosthetic cardiovascular valve having an improved anterior leaflet clip device. The invention also relates to methods for deploying such a valve for treatment of a patient in need thereof. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296970 | Positioning Tool for Transcatheter Valve Delivery - This invention relates to a positioning device for delivery of a transcatheter prosthetic heart valve that comprises a ratchet rod with reference scale for accurate positioning a valve during deployment, and methods of use thereof. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296971 | Alignment Device for Asymmetric Transcatheter Valve - This invention relates to relates to a alignment device for providing the correct valve alignment during deployment of an asymmetrical transcatheter valve while it is being deployed in a patient in need thereof, and methods of use thereof. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296972 | Deployment Compensator for Transcatheter Valve Delivery - This invention relates to a deployment compensator for reducing the expelling force of a compressed transcatheter valve while it is being deployed in a patient in need thereof, and methods of use thereof. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296973 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CARDIAC VALVE DELIVERY - The present invention provides systems and methods for the repair, removal, and/or replacement of heart valves. The methods comprise introducing a delivery system into the heart, wherein a prosthesis is disposed on the delivery member attached to the delivery system, advancing the prosthesis to the target site, and disengaging the prosthesis from the delivery member at the target site for implantation. The present invention also provides implant systems for delivering a prosthesis to a target site in or near the heart. In one embodiment of the present invention, the implant system comprises a delivery system, an access system, and a prosthesis. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296974 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING THE POSITIONING OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - The present invention relates to a device, system and method for assisting the positioning of medical instruments. The system comprises a hollow tubular member such as a sheath or sleeve comprising a rotational indicator element. The system further comprises an elongated rod having a blade on its distal end and comprising a rotational indicator element (aligned with the blade orientation) and a stopper close to its proximal end. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296975 | Inflatable Annular Sealing Device for Prosthetic Mitral Valve - This invention relates to a pre-configured compressible transcatheter prosthetic cardiovascular valve having an improved anterior leaflet sealing component comprising an inflatable annular sealing device made of a shell of elastomeric material, stabilized tissue or synthetic material, attached to the stent, and wherein during deployment of the valve the shell is filled to form a subvalvular seal. The invention also relates to methods for deploying such a valve for treatment of a patient in need thereof. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296976 | INTRAVITREOUS SELF ADAPTIVE STENT - A intravitreous stent includes a multi-loop single wire having a proximal end; a distal end; at least a first loop defined by the proximal end and a first portion of the single wire; at least a second loop defined by the distal end and a second portion of the single wire; wherein the first portion is joined to the second portion via a reversing loop portion. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296977 | Method for Creating Incision to Improve Intraocular Lens Placement - A system and method for insetting an intraocular lens in a patient's eye includes a light source for generating a light beam, a scanner for deflecting the light beam to form an enclosed treatment pattern that includes a registration feature, and a delivery system for delivering the enclosed treatment pattern to target tissue in the patient's eye to form an enclosed incision therein having the registration feature. An intraocular lens is placed within the enclosed incision, wherein the intraocular lens has a registration feature that engages with the registration feature of the enclosed incision. Alternately, the scanner can make a separate registration incision for a post that is connected to the intraocular lens via a strut member. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296978 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH REGIONALIZED ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of projections extending from an external surface of the shell, the projections forming a plurality of compartments adjacent to the external surface of the shell; at least one fluid-permeable cover attached to the projections, the cover completely enveloping the shell and the plurality of projections; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid within one of the plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296979 | Implantable System With Elastic Components | 2014-10-02 |
20140296980 | METHOD AND IMPLANT FOR REPLACING DAMAGED MENISCAL TISSUE - A method and apparatus for replacing damaged meniscal tissue includes a meniscus implant including a porous body having a plurality of interconnected open micro-pores and one or more open cavities for receiving meniscal tissue. The interconnected micro-pores are arranged to allow fluid to flow into the porous body and are in fluid communication with the one or more open cavities. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296981 | Tensioned Meniscus Prosthetic Devices and Associated Methods - A prosthetic device for use as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device restores shock absorption, stability, and function to the knee joint after removal of the damaged natural meniscus. In some embodiments, the prosthetic device is pre-tensioned to improve the fit of the prosthetic device within the knee joint and, thereby, maximize the contact area of the load-bearing surfaces to distribute loading through the prosthetic device in a manner substantially similar to that of a healthy natural meniscus. In some embodiments, the pre-tensioned prosthetic device is smaller, or scaled-down, relative to the size of a healthy natural meniscus. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296982 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE METHOD AND SURGICAL TOOLS FOR TRANS-PSOAS APPROACH - Methods, surgical tools and a surgical system for performing spinal fixation using a lateral trans-psoas approach through a vertebral body into the disc space between that vertebral body and an adjacent vertebral body are provided. The approach, tools and system are adapted for use in fixing the L-5 and S-1 vertebral bodies. It should be understood that the methods and tools described can also be used for disc fusion where insertion proceeds from an inferior vertebral body to a superior vertebral body, and also cases where the fusion occurs across multiple disc spaces fusing more than two vertebrae. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296983 | Fusion Cage - A system comprising a fusion cage and at least one engagement member is provided. The fusion cage includes a first member and a second member. The engagement member is configured to retain the first and second members in an expanded state while simultaneously fixing the fusion case to adjacent vertebrae. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296984 | CAGE SYSTEM - A system for intervetebral fusion that includes a base member with a fist support and a second support, and an end member configured to be assembled with the base member to define a space for reception of graft material, each support member including a first sidewall, a second sidewall spaced from the first sidewall and an end wall connecting the two sidewalls. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296985 | Prosthetic Spinal Disc Replacement and Methods Thereof - The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine and methods for inserting said discs. The intervertebral prosthetic discs are provided with connections for facilitating implantation and removal and features which enhance primary and secondary stability over time. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296986 | Prosthetic Having A Modular Soft Tissue Fixation Mechanism - A method and apparatus for coupling soft tissue to a prosthetic is disclosed. Soft tissue attachment pads having porous metal attachment regions and suture accepting holes are selectively positioned onto an implantable prosthetic to provide coupling locations. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296987 | SHOULDER IMPLANT FOR SIMULATING A BURSA - A shoulder implant for simulating a naturally occurring bursa proximal to or in lieu of a subacromial bursa, the shoulder implant comprising: an expandable member expandable to a size and/or a shape sufficient to fill a space beneath an acromion and/or a coracoid process of the shoulder, the space defines a filled volume less than a maximal volume occupied by the expandable member if fully expanded; and an amount of filler for filling the expandable member to the filled volume, such that, when implanted, the expandable member is configured to cushion and facilitate motion between a tendon and/or ligament of a rotator cuff, and a bone part in the shoulder. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296988 | Modular Humeral Head Resurfacing System - A two piece humeral component for use in joint arthroplasty which is adapted to be implanted into a joint and engaged by a socket component of the joint. The joint component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to be engaged by the socket and the second medial surface is adapted to be secured to mounting portion. The mounting portion has a first surface and a second medial surface. The first surface is adapted to be fixably engaged to the second mounting portion of the humeral component. The second medial surface is adapted to be secured to the humerus. A peg which has a first end adapted to engage a cavity found in the humerus is disposed on the mounting portion's second medial surface. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296989 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A MODULAR FEMORAL COMPONENT - Systems and methods for providing deeper knee flexion capabilities. In some instances, such systems and methods include a modular component, wherein the modular component is configured to attach to a femoral component, and wherein the femoral component is configured to attach to a distal portion of a femur. In some cases, the modular component includes an articular surface that is configured to increase a surface area of an articulation surface of a proximal portion of a posterior condyle of the femoral component. Other implementations are also discussed. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296990 | KNEE ARTHROPLASTY TIBIA COMPONENT AND KNEE ARTHROPLASTY - A tibia component of a knee arthroplasty to be connected to a tibia includes a first tibia connecting structure and a second tibia connecting structure. The first tibia connecting structure can be inserted into a radial groove on the tibia along a radial direction of the tibia to limit the motion of the tibia component in the axial direction of the tibia. The second tibia connecting structure can be inserted into an axial groove on the tibia along the axial direction of the tibia to limit the motion of the tibia component in the radial direction of the tibia. The first and the second connecting structures provide the radial and axial bonding force to the tibia and the knee arthroplasty, so that the amount of bone cement used can be reduced and may beneficial to revision knee arthroplasty operation. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296991 | HIP & KNEE JOINT ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATING DEBRIS COLLECTION ARCHITECTURE BETWEEN THE BALL AND SEAT INTERFACE - A joint implant assembly including a spherical shaped component adapted to securing to an end of a first joint defining bone and a recess shaped component adapted to securing to an end of a second joint defining bone. Each of the components establishes an opposing wear surface, at which microscopic sized particles build up over time resulting from prolonged use of the joint. At least one of the spherical and recess shaped components exhibits a plurality of interior entrapment chambers, each of which including a narrow-most entranceway location communicating with the wear surface. The entrapment chambers further exhibit outwardly widening capture profiles extending within the associated component for securing volumes of the microscopic particles away from a zone defined between the wear surfaces. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296992 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN ASYMMETRICAL TIBIAL COMPONENT - Systems and methods for providing deeper knee flexion capabilities. In some instances, such systems and methods include a tibial component that has an asymmetrical articular plateau that includes a medial tibial condylar surface and a lateral tibial condylar surface. In some cases, at least one of the medial condylar surface and the lateral condylar surface includes a concave articulation surface having a lowest point that disposed from a posterior edge of the tibial component by between about 18% and less than about 35% of a total anteroposterior dimension of the tibial component. Other implementations are also discussed. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296993 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FEMORAL COMPONENT WITH A MODIFIED POSTERIOR CONDYLE - Systems and methods for providing deeper knee flexion capabilities. In some instances, such systems and methods include a knee prosthesis that includes a femoral component for replacing at least a portion of a distal end of a femur. In some cases, the femoral component has a posterior condyle that is configured to articulate against a tibial articular surface. In such cases, an articular surface at a proximal portion of the posterior condyle is sized and shaped to extend at least half of an antero-posterior distance between a most posterior portion of the posterior condyle and a plane that is a continuation of a distal one fourth to one third of a posterior cortex of a femoral shaft of the femur. Other implementations are also discussed. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296994 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN ASYMMETRICAL FEMORAL COMPONENT - Systems and methods for providing deeper knee flexion capabilities. In some instances, such systems and methods include an asymmetrical femoral component that includes a femoral prosthesis that is configured to attach to a distal portion of a femur. In some such instances, the prosthesis includes a medial condyle and a lateral condyle, wherein a medial-lateral width of an articulation surface of the lateral condyle is approximately 75% or less of a medial-lateral width of an articulation surface of the medial condyle. Other implementations are also discussed. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296995 | ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM - A prosthesis suited for orthopedic implantation possesses a multi-piece stem component that supports an artificial joint surface that can articulate with another artificial joint surface in various ways. The prosthesis can be assembled in a snap fit and/or interlocking fashion that provides positive locking means without the use of screws or other fasteners. The prosthesis can accommodate fitment of a plastic joint surface made, e.g., from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The prosthesis is well suited for use in an ankle replacement system that can be installed using minimally invasive intramedullary guidance established with respect to the major axis of the tibia by minimally invasive access through the calcaneus, through an incision in the bottom of the foot. The prosthesis makes possible the installation of a total ankle system using minimally invasive anterior access to the ankle joint for making bony cuts and to install prosthesis components. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296996 | MEMBRANE-TYPE ARTIFICIAL SCAFFOLD AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - Provided herein are a membrane-type artificial scaffold for guided bone regeneration (GBR) and a method for fabricating the same. The membrane-type artificial scaffold according to the present invention comprises: a first layer made of at least one fiber layer arranged in parallel with each other with a first spacing therebetween such that the fiber layer contacts a bone tissue in vivo; and a second layer stacked on the first layer and made of at least one fiber layer arranged parallel to each other with a second spacing therebetween such that the fiber layer contacts a soft tissue in vivo. The first spacing is larger than the second spacing. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296997 | BIOMIMETIC TRANSFEMORAL PROSTHESIS - In an artificial limb system having an actuator coupled to a joint for applying a torque characteristic thereto, a control bandwidth of a motor controller for a motor included in the actuator can be increased by augmenting a current feedback loop in the motor controller with a feed forward of estimated back electromotive force (emf) voltage associated with, the motor. Alternatively, the current loop is eliminated and replaced with a voltage loop related to joint torque. The voltage loop may also be augmented with the feed forward of estimated back emf, to improve the robustness of the motor controller. | 2014-10-02 |
20140296998 | DEVICE AND PROSTHESIS SYSTEM - The invention relates to a device for connecting a pump, having a through-hole ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140296999 | SENSOR NODE AND RELIABLE METHOD FOR TRACKING BOUNDARY OF CONTINUOUS OBJECTS USING ASSISTANCE NODE IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK - A method for tracking a boundary of continuous objects, capable of ensuring reliability by additionally selecting an assistance node, the method including a boundary information reception operation dividing sensor nodes, according to a plurality of predetermined areas to select representative nodes each representing sensor nodes, and receiving boundary information including event sensing information from the representative nodes that collect the boundary information from the sensor nodes, a representative node information reception operation selecting one or more assistance nodes configured to collect representative node information from the selected representative nodes, and receiving the representative node information from the assistance nodes that receive the representative node information, as well as a continuous object boundary implementing operation implementing a boundary of continuous objects by combining the boundary information or the representative node information that is received from the respective representative nodes and the respective assistance nodes. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297000 | CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE, CONNECTING LINE, AND DRIVE DEVICE - A control system includes: a control device that controls operations of a drive device; and a connecting line that connects the control device and the drive device. The control device includes: a ready-on unit configured to output a ready-on signal that permits the drive device to operate; a safety device configured to control output of the ready-on signal based on the ready-on signal input from the ready-on unit and a connection state of the connecting line; and a control unit configured to supply power to the drive device and to control operations of the drive device based on a ready-on signal input from the safety device. The connecting line includes an attachment/detachment determination line that outputs a signal input from the safety device to the safety device in return. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297001 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE AUTOMATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION - Systems, methods, and devices to provide simple adaptive automated resource management of a resource system (such as but not limited to electricity, natural gas, water, data, bandwidth allocation, access to information, etc.) on a local basis, based on automatically detecting, measuring and combining time-varying resource provider preferences, resource market conditions, resource supply source conditions, environmental conditions and resource system impact on the environment, together with resource user locations, user priorities and preferences, and information about other conditions that may be relevant to the operation of the resource management system in order to optimize performance of the resource system to better meet or approach defined goals, and to measure and display the results achieved by the resource management system compared against those goals. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297002 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL IN PLC - A Model Predictive Control (MPC) framework is implemented as part of the run-time system function features of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system. Optimal control calculations are performed in the run-time MPC function block of the PLC. The optimal control function is determined by an MPC block in an engineering tool of the PLC, using a system dynamic matrix containing measurements from a unit step response test performed by the PLC. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297003 | Input Device, Input Method, and Electronic Apparatus That Suppresses Information Leakage - An input device includes a touch panel and a control unit. The touch panel is configured to be switched between a normal operation mode and a special operation mode. The control unit is configured to control the touch panel. In the special operation mode, the control unit is configured to: generate a special-operation-mode-based input portion based on a continuous contact with the touch panel; and accept a release of the continuous contact with the touch panel as an input to the special-operation-mode-based input portion. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297004 | METHOD FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL TRAFFIC ON CONTROL SYSTEM PROTOCOL - A method for detecting an abnormal traffic on a control system protocol, includes: checking whether session information exists in a management table; adding a new entry to the management table; checking whether a transaction ID in a table entry is the same as that of the received MODBUS request message; and checking whether data and length thereof of the received MODBUS request message are the same as those in the table entry. Further, the method includes detecting an abnormal traffic; and updating the table entry with packet information of the MODBUS request message. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297005 | INSTRUMENT CONTROLLING SYSTEM - A setup information controlling device connectable to an instrument, which is subject to control, and an instrument monitoring terminal that is provided with the instrument and stores setup information that includes a protocol for communicating with another instrument. The setup information controlling device includes an acquiring portion that acquires the setup information from the instrument monitoring terminal, a storing portion that stores the setup information that has been acquired by the acquiring portion, and a transmitting portion that transmits the setup information, corresponding to an address, to the instrument that is connected to that address, which corresponds to the setup information stored in the storing portion. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297006 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PHYSIOLOGICAL FEEDBACK AND REWARDS FOR ENGAGING USER AND RETENTION OF CUSTOMER - A system and method for providing physiological feedback and rewards for engaging a user and retaining a customer. The system includes one or more sensors for collecting physiological data from the user and transmitting through a user wearable portable communication unit over a voice or data communication network, a web based server unit in communication with one or more user wearable portable communication units through the data communication network for receiving the physiological data transmitted by the one or more sensors and to further: generate a credit for the physiological data collected from the one or more users based on predefined parameters and transmitting health based feedback to the one or more user wearable portable communication units, whereby the generated credit updated in the registered user account and receive a current geographical location of the one or more user wearable portable communication units for transmitting location based rewards to the one or more user wearable portable communication units and update the transmitted rewards in the registered user account. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297007 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING GOLF SWING WITH A BALL IMPACT - The invention relates to a method, system, detection apparatus and computer program for recognizing a collision of a golf club with a golf ball. In the invention the recognition procedure is configured to be executed partly in a motion sensor ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140297008 | ATHLETE SPEED PREDICTION METHOD USING DATA FROM ATTACHED INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT - An apparatus and method for calculating athlete speed non-invasively, on the field/court of play using data from a torso-mounted inertial measurement unit. The method complements existing, GPS-based methods for calculating athlete speed by enabling use in environments where GPS signal is unavailable (i.e. indoors). | 2014-10-02 |
20140297009 | System For Speed-Based Power Calculation - A system for determining power expended by a bicyclist while riding a bicycle based on speed measurements or sensed-speed values. The system includes a sensing device arranged for detecting a speed-related value of the bicycle and a processor that communicates with the sensing device. The processor is configured to determine a change in the speed-related value and to determine a power value based on the change in the speed-related value. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297010 | Athletic Event Timing And Display Systems - Presenting comparative timing data to the audience of a sports or other competition multiple within an event, where timing or scoring data is stored during each heat, compared between heats, and displayed. Timing data includes lap times, split times, or other timing information. Timing data from each heat can also be compared with historical timing records such as Olympic, NCAA, or other records. A computing device coupled to timing equipment, storage, and a display operate to gather and store timing data from each heat, compare the timing data to generate comparative timing data, and present the comparative timing data to attendees. A software application running on the computing device allows a user to select particular timing data to compare with the current event timing data. Video and biographical information about a given competitor in the event can also be presented to the user. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297011 | AUDIO BROADCASTING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An audio broadcasting method and an electronic device using the same are provided. The audio broadcasting method includes the following steps. Under a power saving mode or a power off mode, a power is provided to an audio codec. Under the power saving mode or the power off mode, an audio signal is received and processed by the audio codec. Under the power saving mode or the power off mode, the processed audio signal is outputted by a speaker. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297012 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An information processing apparatus is provided which includes a metadata extraction unit for analyzing an audio signal in which a plurality of instrument sounds are present in a mixed manner and for extracting, as a feature quantity of the audio metadata changing along with passing of a playing time, and a player parameter determination unit for determining, based on the metadata extracted by the metadata extraction unit, a player parameter for controlling a movement of a player object corresponding to each instrument sound. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297013 | METHOD AND AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION EXTRACTABLE FROM AN ENGINEERING DRAWING FILE USING INFORMATION MODELING AND CORRELATIONS TO GENERATE OUTPUT DATA - A method and an automation system for processing information extractable from an engineering drawing file. The automation system includes a controller which models in the engineering drawing file ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140297014 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT FABRICATION USING AN IMPLICIT SURFACE REPRESENTATION - The subject disclosure is directed towards three-dimensional object fabrication using an implicit surface representation as a model for surface geometries. A voxelized space for the implicit surface representation, of which each machine addressable unit includes indirect surface data, may be used to control components of an apparatus when that apparatus fabricates a three-dimensional object. Instructions generated using this representation may cause these components to move to surface positions and deposit source material. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297015 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MASS CUSTOM MANUFACTURING OF DENTAL CROWNS AND CROWN COMPONENTS - A Mass Custom Manufacturing System and methods are provided. A single master file is created for a restoration (or multiple restorations for a single patient) from a scan. Copings/cores, abutments and other companion pieces are designed using the master file through a deconstruction method allowing for simultaneous CAM of those pieces. A centralized system controls design and manufacturing, allowing the system to “learn” from feedback from the CAM operations of prior pieces and incorporate such feedback into the design phase. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297016 | EYEGLASS LENS PROCESSING APPARATUS - An eyeglass lens processing apparatus includes a lens chuck unit that holds an eyeglass lens; a processing unit that has a processing tool to process the eyeglass lens held by the lens chuck unit; and an adjustment unit that adjusts a relative distance between the eyeglass lens and the processing tool. The eyeglass lens processing apparatus operates the processing unit and processes the eyeglass lens by operating the adjustment unit based on processing data. The eyeglass lens processing apparatus includes a check unit that checks whether or not the eyeglass lens is properly processed in a state where the eyeglass lens is held by the lens chuck unit. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297017 | PRODUCTION PROCESSING SYSTEM, PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT DEVICE AND PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT METHOD - There is provided a production processing system including: a production efficiency improvement device configured to select a processing apparatus that processes workpieces in consideration of a position of each of a plurality of processing apparatuses arranged along a transfer path; and a transfer control device configured to move a transfer apparatus that transfers workpieces from a predetermined position on the transfer path to the selected processing apparatus. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297018 | COMPONENT OF A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to an assembly line to assemble a medical device and comprising at least one communication member adapted to communicate with a corresponding communication member of an initial component of the device, wherein the assembly line comprises at least one assembly stage adapted to conduct at least one step of assembly being at least influenced by device-related data obtained from the component. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297019 | STAGE APPARATUS, LITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A stage apparatus includes: a coarse moving stage; a fine moving stage located at an interval from the coarse moving stage in a first direction; an electromagnetic actuator including a first core located on one of the coarse moving stage and the fine moving stage and a second core located on the other of the coarse moving stage and the fine moving stage and configured to accelerate or decelerate the fine moving stage in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a controller configured to correct a command value of a thrust of the electromagnetic actuator in the second direction in accordance with a relative position of the fine moving stage with respect to the coarse moving stage in the first direction. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297020 | PATTERN CREATING APPARATUS AND PATTERN CREATING METHOD - Settings of color parameters relating to a plurality of colors and length parameters relating to lengths of line segments of the respective colors are accepted via a setting image. A Line having the plurality of colors is created by an image processing unit connecting the line segments of the respective colors to each other that respectively have the colors according to the color parameters and the lengths according to the length parameters, and a pattern with multiple lines is created by the image processing unit arranging the created line in a repeated manner in a predetermined area. Effects: Various types of cyclic patterns are automatically created. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297021 | HIGH SPEED POCKET MILLING OPTIMISATION - The invention relates to a method of toolpath generation and cutting parameters optimization for high speed milling of a convex pocket, wherein said method comprises a first sub-method of generating a toolpath and a second sub-method of generating optimized chatfree cutting parameters using a genetic algorithm wherein the first sub-method generates milling toolpaths that minimize the radial depth of cut variations as well as the curvature change variations while avoiding leftover material at the corners, wherein said toolpaths automatically avoid self-intersecting features encountered during the offsetting of pocket boundary such that the said toolpaths result in reduction in milling time for a given maximum acceptable radial depth of cut and wherein said second sub-method allows the free choice of cutting parameters and optimizes the milling time and wherein the optimization method incorporates relevant milling constraints as milling stability constraint, cutting forces, machine-tool and cutting tool capabilities. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297022 | NUMERICALLY-CONTROLLED MACHINE TOOL AND SPINDLE ERROR COMPENSATING METHOD THEREOF - A spindle error measurement jig is attached to a spindle of a numerically-controlled machine tool. A probe capable of measurement in a moving axis direction of each axis of the machine tool is installed on a table. By means of driving-control of a linear shaft driving the table and a linear shaft elevating a spindle head, spindle error measurement is made by measuring a spindle center position measurement hole and a spindle angular deviation measurement end-face so as to make spindle error calculation. On the basis of the calculation result, an angular deviation and a spindle error compensation amount are acquired, and they are used as parameters for compensating relative movement amounts of the table and the spindle so as to correct the spindle error. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297023 | CONTAINER UNLOADING SYSTEM WITH AUTO-UNLOAD CAPABILITY - A container unloading system that is adapted to automatically unload containers from carts while the containers and carts reside in an unloading station. The containers may be off-loaded onto a conveyor. The system includes a frame that is movable along the path of ingress/egress of the carts, and a vertically and horizontally movable lifting device that is supported on the frame and adapted to engage and lift the containers. A number of sensors may be present to gather information about the carts and/or containers and to send corresponding signals to a controller that is programmed to automatically operate the system. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297024 | FINISHER OUTPUT DESTINATIONS - A finisher is to receive output. The finisher includes a plurality of destinations in which to store the output. A controller is to identify an operational history of the plurality of destinations, and direct the output to the plurality of destinations based on the operational history. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297025 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FEEDING PRODUCTS TO A PROCESSING STATION - A device for launching products into a feeding path, including a launcher; a detection sensor to detect the passage of products launched by the launcher; a launcher central control unit; conveyors to move forward the products in the feeding path, associated with a drive member; and at least one movement sensor to detect the position of the products moved by the conveyors. The central control unit is programmed to control the start position taken by each group of products, downstream of the detection sensor, and to impose on each group of products a forward movement according to the length of the group of products and to an adjustment factor determined by the error, if any, between the detected start position and a desired start position. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297026 | Systems and Methods for Facilitating Consumer-Dispenser Interactions - Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for facilitating consumer-dispenser interactions. In one embodiment, a product dispenser is provided. The product dispenser can include a reader configured to read machine readable item. In addition, the product dispenser can include a controller in communication with the reader, and operable to execute a set of instructions to receive information from the machine readable item associated with a consumer via the reader. Moreover, the controller can be further operable to execute a set of instructions to configure at least one characteristic based at least part on the information from the machine readable item, and dispense a product. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297027 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED ACCESS TO INTRAVENOUS BAGS - A system, method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided for controlling access to intravenous bags. A system may include a cabinet including a vertically oriented drawer configured to be movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the cabinet, where the contents of the vertically oriented drawer are configured to be accessible from two opposing sides of the vertically oriented drawer when the drawer is in the open position. Systems of example embodiments may include a plurality of overpacks configured to be received within the vertically oriented drawer of the cabinet, where each of the plurality of overpacks is configured to receive therein a single intravenous bag, where each of the plurality of overpacks may include a retention feature, and where the retention feature of each overpack may be configured to be received by a complementary retention feature in the vertically oriented drawer. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297028 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MEDICATION USED FOR OFFICE-BASED OPIATE DEPENDENCE TREATMENT - A battery-powered, rechargeable, handheld device dispenses medication film strips in a controlled way. The device is password protected, restricts doses, communicates wireless with a server host so that a doctor and pharmacist can monitor the device and can destroy the medication remotely if the device is lost, stolen or tampered with. The device may be trackable by GPS location. Software can track the device as well as a doctor's caseload to assure compliance with regulations. The device is an automated device that uses sophisticated electronics to remove the human element and force the patient to adhere to a programmed regimen. The device also simplifies the process of monitoring and tracking for the doctor. The problem of accidental child exposure is eliminated. The problem of abuse and diversion of the drug is effectively controlled and limited. Nothing is left to human interpretation or variability in practice. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297029 | PARALLEL ADDRESSING METHOD - A parallel addressing method includes selectively addressing, according to a wrap-around addressing scheme, a first sub-set of a plurality of dispensers for parallel addressing of the first sub-set adjacent to a first area of a row; and then selectively address, according to the wrap-around addressing scheme, a second sub-set of the plurality of dispensers that is different from the first sub-set for parallel addressing of the second sub-set adjacent to a second area of the same row that is different than the first area. A computer program product and a multi-channel dispenser system are also disclosed herein. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297030 | METHOD OF GENERATING PATH OF MULTIAXIAL ROBOT AND CONTROL APPARATUS FOR THE MULTIAXIAL ROBOT - In a multiaxial robot, a path along which the end effector of the robot moves in the shortest time duration is generated. The robot includes a first link and a second link positioned closer to an end effector than the first link. Start and end points are specified, and velocity patterns are generated for joints driving the first and second links based on the specified start end points. The velocity patterns enable a movement of the second link to cause i) a reaction for increasing an acceleration force generated by the first joint when the end effector is started to be moved from the start point toward the end point, and ii) a reaction for increasing a deceleration force generated by the first joint when the end effector is stopping to the end point. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297031 | METHOD OF GENERATING PATH OF MULTIAXIAL ROBOT AND CONTROL APPARATUS FOR THE MULTIAXIAL ROBOT - A path is generated for an end effector arranged at a top of links of a multiaxial robot, where the end effector is moved along the path from a start point thereof to an end point thereof. In generating the path, the start and end points are positionally specified in the real space, and initial pass points are also generated between the start and end points. Coordinate positions of both specified start and end points and generated initial pass points are converted to angles of the respective axes of the joints. Based on the start and end points and initial pass points, which have been converted to the joint angle space, the path is generated which enables the end effector to be moved in the shortest time from its start point to its end point, during the initial pass points are changed repeatedly for generating the path. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297032 | MULTI-JOINT ROBOT HAVING GAS SPRING, AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING INNER PRESSURE OF THE GAS SPRING - A multi-joint robot having a function for estimating an amount of decrease in inner pressure of a gas spring, by means of a simple and low-cost structure, and a method for estimating the amount of decrease in inner pressure of the gas spring. The gas pressure within a cylinder of the gas spring decreases in connection with the motion of a lower arm associated with the gas spring. In the present invention, in view of a finding that the amount of decrease in inner pressure has a high correlation with a total movement distance obtained by integrating an amount of back-and-forth motion of a piston rod relative to a cylinder, an amount of decrease in inner pressure within the gas spring is estimated by calculating the total movement distance. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297033 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF ROBOTIC LASER BRAZE/WELD OPERATION - A method for adaptive control of a robotic operation of a robot includes providing a software program to generate process signals executable during the robotic operation, including one or more execution commands. A first Signal Value channel is provided to control at least one control process parameter of the robot, where the first Signal Value channel is subject to a first time latency. The execution timing of the first Signal Value channel is synchronized with the one or more execution commands by accounting for the first time latency in relation to the one or more execution commands. The software program is run to generate the process signals and the robot is operated in response to the synchronized execution timing of the execution commands. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297034 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING TEACHING COMMAND TO CONTROL ROBOT - In order for a control system that interlocks with a teaching data input unit and a robot to control the robot, when teaching data including layer selection information that is input through the teaching data input unit is received, the control system generates a joint space path of a layer of any one of teaching data of a first layer and teaching data of a second layer according to the layer selection information of the teaching data. The control system controls the robot based on the generated joint space path. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297035 | EDUCATIONAL ROBOTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to education robotics systems and methods. In particular, the present invention provides robotic systems comprising tangible and graphic programming interfaces suitable for use by young children. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297036 | GAP AND HEIGHT DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME - A gap/height difference measurement system for a vehicle may include a reflection light sensing unit on a the transportation conveyor line and sensing reflection light reflected from the vehicle body transported depending on illuminance of an illumination, a measurement robot measuring the gap and the height difference between the vehicle body and each panel that move while being installed at both sides of the transportation conveyor line in a width direction of the vehicle body at one side spaced from the reflection light sensing unit in a movement direction of the vehicle body, and a controller receiving a signal sensed by the reflection light sensing unit and comparing the received signal with a predetermined value to control the illuminance of the illumination and outputting a specification depending on a vehicle type of the vehicle body transported to the measurement robot to control the measurement robot. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297037 | MULTI-JOINT ROBOT HAVING GAS SPRING, AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING INNER PRESSURE OF THE GAS SPRING - A multi-joint robot having a function for estimating an amount of decrease in inner pressure of a gas spring, by means of a simple and low-cost structure, and a method for estimating the amount of decrease in inner pressure of the gas spring. The gas pressure within a cylinder of the gas spring decreases in connection with the motion of a lower arm associated with the gas spring. In the present invention, an amount of decrease in inner pressure within the gas spring is estimated by using a current value of a servomotor, in view of the finding that the amount of decrease in inner pressure is generally proportional to an amount of decrease in torque, and the torque generated by the servomotor can be calculated based on the current value of the servomotor. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297038 | NETWORK, CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE NETWORK, NETWORK APPARATUS FOR THE NETWORK, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE NETWORK - A control system for controlling a network including a plurality of network apparatuses, includes a network site controller for controlling a cooling system in the network and extracting network resource and ambient information from the plurality of network apparatuses into topological information, and a network controller for controlling the plurality of network apparatuses based on the topological information. | 2014-10-02 |
20140297039 | ORDERED EXECUTION OF EVENTS IN A DATA-DRIVEN ARCHITECTURE - An event execution system comprises an ordering component that receives multiple events and dynamically organizes the multiple events based at least in part upon a predefined organization of devices affected by the multiple events. The system can additionally include an execution component that executes the multiple events with respect to the devices according to the organization of the multiple events. | 2014-10-02 |