43rd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 55 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110264164 | METHOD OF TREATING SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING - A system and method for automatically implementing a therapy for treating sleep disordered breathing. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264165 | STIMULATION ELECTRODE SELECTION - One or more stimulation electrodes may be selected based on a bioelectrical signal sensed in a brain of a patient with a sense electrode combination that comprises at least one electrode and a physiological model that indicates one or more anatomical structures of the brain of the patient that are proximate the implanted at least one electrode. In some examples, the bioelectrical brain signal indicates which electrodes are located closest to a target tissue site. The physiological model can be generated based on a location of implanted at least one electrode within a patient and patient anatomy data, which can, for example, indicate one or more characteristics of patient tissue proximate to the implanted at least one electrode. In some example, the physiological model includes a therapy field model that represents a region of the tissue of the patient to which therapy is delivered via a selected set of electrodes. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264166 | MULTIPLE ELECTRODE LEAD AND A SYSTEM FOR DEEP ELECTRICAL NEUROSTIMULATION INCLUDING SUCH A LEAD - A lead for deep electrical neurostimulation, the lead comprising:
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20110264167 | MODULATION OF TRIGEMINAL REFLEX STRENGTH - A method includes evoking and recording the response of a trigeminal reflex in the presence and absence of occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) to determine whether, and to what extent, ONS modulates the trigeminal reflex. If the ONS modulates the trigeminal reflex, e.g. to a sufficient degree, the subject may be considered a candidate for ONS for treatment of headache. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264168 | COCHLEAR ELECTRODE ARRAY - An implantable tissue-stimulating prosthesis such as a cochlear implant system comprising an elongate carrier member having a distal end, a proximal end, and at least one electrode positioned thereon; at least one electrical conductor extending from one or more of the at least one electrode; a lead extending from the carrier member and enclosing the at least one electrical conductor; and a holding member constructed and arranged to radially extend outwardly from the surface of the carrier member to facilitate grasping of the holding member during implantation of the carrier member in a patient. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264169 | Equal Loudness Contour with Channel Specific Map Laws - A method is described for generating electrode stimulation signals for an implanted electrode array. An acoustic audio signal is processed to generate band pass signals each representing an associated band of audio frequencies. Stimulation information is extracted from the band pass signals to generate stimulation event signals defining electrode stimulation signals. The stimulation event signals are mapped according to independent channel-specific loudness functions to produce a set of electrode stimulation signals within channel-specific minimum and maximum threshold levels. The electrode stimulation signals are developed into a set of output electrode pulses to the electrodes in the implanted electrode array. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264170 | COCHLEAR IMPLANT COMPONENT HAVING A UNITARY FACEPLATE - A protective faceplate ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110264171 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATOR WITH VOLTAGE MODE EMULATION USING REGULATED CURRENT - Techniques are described for generating electrical stimulation current pulses for delivery of electrical stimulation therapy via a current-controlled system that emulates voltage pulses generated via a voltage-controlled system. In one example, a method includes receiving user input specifying a voltage level of electrical stimulation to be delivered by one or more of a plurality of electrodes implanted within the patient, selectively coupling the one or more electrodes to respective regulated current paths to deliver the electrical stimulation to the patient, selectively coupling at least another of the plurality of electrodes implanted within the patient to an unregulated current path to deliver the electrical stimulation to the patient, determining a regulated current for each respective regulated current path in order to produce the specified voltage level at the one or more electrodes selectively coupled to the respective regulated current paths, and delivering the determined regulated currents via the respective regulated current paths. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264172 | MRI-Safe Disc Magnet for Implants - A magnetic arrangement is described for an implantable system for a recipient patient. A planar coil housing contains a signal coil for transcutaneous communication of an implant communication signal. A first attachment magnet is located within the plane of the coil housing and rotatable therein, and has a magnetic dipole parallel to the plane of the coil housing for transcutaneous magnetic interaction with a corresponding second attachment magnet. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264173 | SKIN TREATMENT APPARATUS FOR PERSONAL USE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - An apparatus for personal skin treatment includes an RF generator and an applicator with at least a pair of electrodes mounted on the distal end of the applicator. The electrodes are configured for applying an RF voltage to a subject skin. The RF voltage generator supplies the electrodes with the RF voltage. The applicator includes a source of illumination illuminating the treated skin segment. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264174 | Light Emmitting Apparatus - There is herein described light emitting apparatus capable of adapting and/or conforming to a non-planar surface on a patient's body. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264175 | Infrared Wound Healing Unit - An infrared wound healing unit having a layer of an optically and radiographically transparent flexible heating element which, when powered, emits heat that serves to heal a wound according to monochromatic infrared energy (MIRE) treatment of the wound. This infrared wound healing unit is arranged so that:
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20110264176 | HOT TIP VEIN THERAPY DEVICE - Methods and apparatus for generating vapor within a catheter are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is generating vapor with an electrode array within a catheter. Another feature is sensing an impedance of the electrode array, and adjusting the power delivered to the electrode array to fully generate vapor within the catheter. Another feature is delivering the vapor to a vein of a patient for vein reduction therapy. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264177 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD - An implantable medical lead has at least one electric conductor running along a lead body and electrically interconnecting at least one electrode at the distal portion of the lead with at least one lead terminal at the proximal portion of the lead. The lead also has at least one closed channel running along at least a portion of the lead body. The closed channel contains an extracorporeally detectable detection substance. A rupture to the lead will cause the detection substance to leak out of the channel and outside of the lead body. Lead damage can be confirmed by the absence of or a reduced amount of said detection substance inside the lead. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264178 | Probe for Neural Stimulation - A neural probe for stimulating neural tissue is disclosed. The probe comprises a three-dimensional arrangement of individually addressable electrodes. As a result, embodiments of the present invention can steer stimulative electric current through a wide range of paths through neighboring neural tissue. This enables specific targeting of neural selected neural tissue. In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide increased tolerance to probe misplacement or movement after insertion. Further, embodiments of the present invention enable changes in the neural tissue being stimulated without requiring additional surgical procedures. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264179 | MEDICAL IMPLANTABLE LEAD AND A METHOD FOR ENSURING PROPER AND SAFE ATTACHMENT OF SUCH A LEAD TO AN ORGAN - A medical implantable lead of the kind being adapted to be implanted into a human or animal body for monitoring and/or controlling of an organ inside the body has a penetrating fixation element in a distal end, which is adapted to penetrate into the tissue of the organ to fixate the lead such that a distal end of the lead will be in contact with the organ. The lead also has an electrode member to receive and/or transmit electrical signals from and/or to the organ. The lead has in a distal portion a movable member, which is displaceable in an axial direction of the lead and is actuated by a resilient member to be, in an initial state, maximally protruded in a distal direction in relation to the lead and which comprises a radiopaque material for forming of a first indication marker. The lead also has a second indication marker of a radiopaque material in relation to which the movable member is displaceable, and the first and the second indication markers are arranged such that, when observing the lead in an implanted state by means of fluoroscopy, it will be recognizable from the relative positions of the first and second indication markers, whether the distal end of the lead is in close contact with the surface of the tissue or not. A comparable method ensures proper and safe attachment of a medical implantable lead to an organ. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264180 | SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR LEAD ANCHOR - The lead of a spinal cord stimulator implanted along the spinal cord of a recipient is secured by an anchor staple at a selected location. The anchor staple comprises a loop that receives and holds the lead at the selected location along the spine. A pair of spaced legs extend from the loop and present an initially open configuration for receiving an anchor point presented by bone, ligament, fascia or skin. The legs are closed to engage the anchor point and thereby positively secure the lead to prevent migration of the implanted lead. Several staples may be applied in a row to assure optimal positioning of the lead. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264181 | Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Anchor - The lead of a spinal cord stimulator implanted along the spinal cord of a recipient is secured by an anchor staple at a selected location. The anchor staple comprises a loop that receives and holds the lead at the selected location along the spine. A pair of spaced legs extend from the loop and present an initially open configuration for receiving an anchor point presented by bone, ligament, fascia or skin. The legs are closed to engage the anchor point and thereby positively secure the lead to prevent migration of the implanted lead. Several staples may be applied in a row to assure optimal positioning of the lead. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264182 | HELICAL ELECTRODE FOR NERVE STIMULATION - A helical electrode for nerve stimulation includes an insulative helical substrate, having an inner surface, configured to wrap around a nerve. An electrical conductor is disposed upon the inner surface of the substrate. The conductor defines a helix of about one revolution and produces an electric field in which an injected current in similar axons varies by no more than about 25%. The conductor may include tapered end sections, which may be counter-tapered. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264183 | PRE-CURVED COCHLEAR IMPLANT ELECTRODE ARRAY - An implantable electrode array ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110264184 | SLEEVE AND TUBING DEVICE FOR RESTRICTING AND CONSTRICTING ANEURYSMS AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SUCH A DEVICE - A sleeve device, system and method are provided for restricting and/or constricting aneurysms. More particularly, a sleeve and/or a double-walled sleeve is located in or on a vessel in the location of an aneurysm. When placed around the outside of a vessel, is used to constrict the aneurysm containing portion of the vessel. Optionally, a saddle portion can be disposed outside of the vessel to hold the sleeve in a desired location. When placed inside the vessel, the sleeve is provided to bypass blood flowing through the aneurysm. If desired, the sleeve may be constructed as a double-walled sleeve that can be inflated to apply pressure to and/or in the vessel. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264185 | BALLOON CATHETER AND BALLOON MOLD TO FACILITATE MARKER PLACEMENT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A catheter balloon is formed from a mold process with a circumferential demarcation is formed on the outer surface using a groove or ridge on the mold surface. The demarcation is located at the transition between the body portion of the catheter balloon and the neck or taper section. The presence of the demarcation serves to identify the transition between the two regions for placing and positioning a visual marker inside the balloon. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264186 | Biodegradable Stent Having Non-Biodegradable End Portions and Mechanisms for Increased Stent Hoop Strength - A hybrid stent prosthesis including a biodegradable tubular body, a first non-biodegradable self-expanding ring coupled to a proximal end of the biodegradable body, and a second non-biodegradable self-expanding ring coupled to a distal end of the biodegradable body. The hybrid stent includes a mechanism for longitudinally compressing the tubular body to increase the radial or hoop strength thereof. The longitudinally compressing mechanism may be protruding elements coupled to and extending radially outward from the hybrid stent or elastomeric compression bands or tethers extending between the non-biodegradable rings. The compression bands may be pre-connected to both non-biodegradable rings prior to stent delivery, or may be connected to one non-biodegradable ring prior to insertion and connected to the other non-biodegradable ring in situ. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264187 | Drug Eluting Folded Stent and Stent Delivery System - The drug eluting folded stent and a stent delivery system, which includes a stent having a plurality of struts interconnected to form a tubular body. At least one of the struts includes a U-shaped strut having in cross-section a first leg, a second leg, and a closed end connecting the first leg and the second leg, wherein the first leg, the second leg, and the closed end define a recess having a drug release opening opposite the closed end; and a drug coating disposed on the first leg, the second leg, and the closed end within the recess. The drug release opening is sized to release a drug from the drug coating at a predetermined drug elution rate. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264188 | RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF BLOOD FLOW IN BLOCKED HUMAN ARTERIES BY TRANSFERRING NANO-ENCAPSULATED DRUG THROUGH MEDICAL DEVICES, DESIGNED FOR THE SAME AND RELEASING THE NANO-ENCAPSULATED DRUG IN HUMAN ARTERY WITH BODY PH - A drug-delivering insertable medical device for treating a medical condition associated with a body lumen is disclosed. The drug-delivering insertable medical device includes an outer surface coated with two or more nano-carriers having two or more average diameters. A nano-carrier of the two or more nano-carriers has an average diameter suitable for penetrating one or more layers of two or more layers of the body lumen. The nano-carrier includes a drug surrounded by an encapsulating medium. The encapsulating medium includes one or more of a biological agent, a blood excipient, and a phospholipid. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264189 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A MEANS FOR POSITIONING IT AT THE PRECISE SITE OF A BRANCHING OF A BLOOD VESSEL SUCH AS A CORONARY ARTERY - The invention relates to an implantable medical device. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264190 | STENTS AND OTHER DEVICES HAVING EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX COATING - Provided herein are devices comprising a stent; and a coating on said stent comprising a polymer and an active agent, wherein the active agent comprises at least one of: extracellular matrix and an extracellular matrix component. Provided herein are methods of preparing a device comprising a stent and a coating on said stent; said method comprising: providing a stent; and forming a plurality of layers on said stent; wherein the coating comprises a polymer and at least one of said layers comprises one or more active agents; wherein at least a portion of the active agent comprises at least one of extracellular matrix and an extracellular matrix component. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264191 | Delivery Systems and Methods of Implantation for Prosthetic Heart Valves - A delivery system for delivery of an implantable stented device to a body lumen that includes an elongated member having a distal tip and a proximal end portion, a wire connection member positioned between the distal tip and proximal end portion of the elongated member, and a plurality of capturing wires extending from a distal end of the wire connection member. Each of the capturing wires includes a distal end having a lower portion that is moveable relative to an upper portion between an open position and a closed position, and a slot defined by the upper and lower portions when they are in the closed position. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264192 | CURVE FORMING STENT GRAFT - A curve forming stent graft for curved vessels such as the thoracic arch. The stent graft has a tubular body zig zag self expanding stents fastened to and supporting the tubular body. The zig zag self expanding stents comprising struts and points between adjacent struts thereby defining proximal end points and distal end points. A temporary diameter constriction arrangement associated with the least some of the plurality of zig zag self expanding stents comprises a pair of adjacent distal end points being releasably retained adjacent each other whereby at rest the tubular body of the stent graft is in a substantially sawtooth form and when released in a curved configuration a distal end point of a stent overlaps a proximal end point of a distally adjacent stent to facilitate curvature of the stent graft in a curved vessel. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264193 | OPTIMAL RATIO OF POLAR AND BENDING MOMENT OF INERTIA FOR STENT STRUT DESIGN - An intravascular stent is provided to be implanted in coronary arteries and other body lumens. The transverse cross-section of at least some of the stent struts have a ratio of polar and bending moments of inertia, which results in optimal resistance to stent twisting. This resistance to twisting ratio for the stent struts minimizes out of plane twisting of the struts or projecting edges of the struts when the stent is expanded from a compressed diameter to an expanded diameter in a coronary artery. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264194 | Endoluminal Implant With Locking and Centering Fixation System - An implant centering system includes a sensor connected to a hollow cylindrical anchor via at least two struts. The hollow cylindrical anchor is transformable between a radially compressed configuration for delivery and a radially expanded configuration for lodging against a vessel wall. The struts longitudinally relocate the sensor between a first position in which the sensor is longitudinally spaced apart from the radially compressed anchor, and a second position in which the sensor is at least partially within a lumen of the radially expanded anchor and radially centered within vessel. In one embodiment, the struts are heat-set into a curved configuration and an externally applied force longitudinally relocates the sensor until the struts lock over center into their heat-set configuration. In another embodiment, radial expansion of the anchor longitudinally relocates the sensor without an externally applied force. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264195 | Helical Stent with Opposing and/or Alternating Pitch Angles - Waveforms for forming helical stents with opposing and/or alternating pitch angles along their lengths are disclosed. A wire is bent to form a waveform having a series of sinusoidal segments between a first end and a second end thereof. Each sinusoidal segment is longitudinally offset from its adjacent segment(s). Each waveform includes at least one sinusoidal segment having a first portion in which the amplitude between consecutive turns of the wire gradually increases and a longitudinally offset second portion in which the amplitude between consecutive turns of the wire gradually decreases. The waveform is wrapped from one end to the other about a mandrel to form the stent and depending on the arrangement of sinusoidal segments along the waveform may have opposing and/or alternating pitch angles along a section or an entire length of the stent. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264196 | Stents for Prosthetic Heart Valves - A stented valve including a stent structure having a generally tubular body portion, an interior area, a longitudinal axis, an first end, an second end, and an outer surface; at least one outflow barb extending from the outer surface of the stent adjacent to the first end of the stent structure and toward the second end of the stent structure; at least one inflow barb extending from the outer surface of the stent adjacent to the second end of the stent structure and toward the first end of the stent structure; and a valve structure attached within the interior area of the stent structure. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264197 | COATED MEDICAL DEVICE - A coated medical device ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110264198 | Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery System and Method with Controlled Expansion of Prosthetic Heart Valve - A delivery system for use with a prosthetic heart valve having a stent frame to which a valve structure is attached includes a shaft assembly including a distal end, an intermediate portion, and a first coupling structure disposed near the distal end and configured to be coupled to a distal end of the prosthetic heart valve via a first tether. A sheath assembly defines a lumen sized to slidably receive the shaft assembly. The delivery system is configured to transition from a loaded state in which the sheath assembly encompasses the prosthetic heart valve to a deployed state in which the sheath assembly is withdrawn from the prosthetic heart valve. The first coupling structure is configured to be manipulated in a first direction to provide a controlled expansion or contraction of the distal end of the prosthetic heart valve. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264199 | Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery System with Flush Report - A delivery system for use with a prosthetic heart valve having a stent frame to which a valve structure is attached includes a shaft assembly including a distal portion and an intermediate portion, and an inner lumen extending through the shaft assembly. The delivery system includes a sheath assembly defining an outer lumen sized to slidably receive the shaft assembly. At least one flush port is formed in the intermediate portion. The at least one flush port is in fluid communication with the inner lumen and the outer lumen. The delivery system is configured to transition from a loaded state in which the sheath assembly encompasses the prosthetic heart valve to a deployed state in which the sheath assembly is withdrawn from the prosthetic heart valve. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264200 | Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery System with Spacing - A device for percutaneously deploying a stented prosthetic heart valve includes a distal portion, a spacing collar, and an outer collar. The distal portion provides a coupling structure configured to selectively engage the stented prosthetic heart valve. The spacing collar is located proximal to the distal portion. The spacing collar is transitionable from a loaded state to an activated state. The spacing collar in the loaded state has a radial dimension less than the spacing collar in the activated state. The outer collar is configured to be movable relative to the distal portion and the spacing collar. The outer collar is slidably disposed over the spacing collar to provide the loaded state and is slidably retracted from the spacing collar when in the activated state. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264201 | Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Post-Dilatation Remodeling Devices and Methods - A system and method for restoring (e.g., replacing) a defective heart valve of a patient. A delivery system is manipulated to percutaneously deliver and implant a stented prosthetic heart valve to a native heart valve. A post-dilatation balloon is percutaneously delivered to the implantation site, and a compliant segment thereof is arranged within a region of the implanted prosthesis. The balloon is inflated such that the compliant segment expands and contacts the prosthesis, expanding a remodeling region of the prosthesis to a remodeled state. With these and related techniques, remodeling of an implanted, stented prosthetic heart valve to better match the native valve shape is possible, providing many benefits such as reducing the risk of paravalvular leaks. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264202 | Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery Device with Biased Release Features - A delivery system for percutaneously delivering and deploying a stented prosthetic heart valve. The delivery device includes a delivery sheath slidably disposed over an inner shaft, and a capture assembly. The capture assembly includes a spindle and a biasing member. The spindle is attached to the inner shaft and defines slot. The biasing member is disposed within the slot and self-transitions from a deflected condition to a normal condition. In a delivery state, the delivery sheath retains the prosthesis over the inner shaft and coupled to the spindle via the capture slot, including a portion of the prosthetic valve being engaged within the slot and the biasing member forced to the deflected condition. In a deployment state, the delivery sheath is proximally withdrawn and the biasing member self-transitions toward the normal condition to eject the prosthetic valve from the capture slot. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264203 | Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery Device With Passive Trigger Release - A delivery device for percutaneously deploying a prosthetic valve includes a sheath, an inner shaft, and a release assembly. The release assembly is disposed between the sheath and the inner shaft, and includes a retraction member, a release member, and a retention member. The retraction member can self-retract in length from an extended condition to a retracted condition. The release member can self-expand from a compressed condition to an expanded condition. The retention member is distal the release member. In a delivery state, the sheath end is distal the retention member, the release member is in the compressed condition and the retraction member in the extended condition to retain the prosthesis. In a deployment state, the sheath end is positioned to permit the release member to self-transition to the expanded condition, allowing the retraction member to self-transition to the retracted condition and release the prosthesis. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264204 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING AN ENDOCARDIAL DEVICE - Apical reconstruction and support devices for use in a patient's ventricle include removable implants that may partition the ventricle. Such devices may be implanted using an applicator or system configured for inserting, repositioning and/or removing them. Described herein are applicators, systems, and methods of positioning, deploying and removing cardiac implants. The implants described herein may be inserted into a chamber of a patient's heart, particularly near the apex of the left ventricle, and may support the heart wall. Li some variations the implant is a ventricular partitioning device for partitioning the ventricle into productive and non-productive regions. The applicators may include an expandable member or members at the distal end of a guide to adjustably move the tip of the guide catheter within the ventricle before or during deployment of the implant from the distal end of the guide catheter. These applicators may displace trabeculations within the ventricle. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264205 | EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC VALVE CRIMPING DEVICE - A device for crimping an implantable device or a part thereof between a radially expanded condition and a radially contracted condition, includes first and second annular bodies arranged about a common axis, and a ring-like array of linear crimping elements having respective opposite ends linked to the first and second annular bodies, respectively. These annular bodies are relatively rotatable around the common axis between a first position, wherein the annular array of crimping elements define a wider orifice for receiving a device to be crimped, and a second position, wherein the annular array of crimping elements define a narrower orifice. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264206 | Prosthetic Valve with Sealing Members and Methods of Use Thereof - Embodiments of the present invention provide prosthetic valves having sealing members on the external surface thereof. The prosthetic heart valves of the present invention are preferably delivered by catheter directly through the apex of the heart or by other close range transcatheter delivery methods. Because these methods of implantation require a shorter length of catheter, a prosthetic valve can be more accurately oriented in the desired implantation location. Fluoroscopy can be used to further assist in orientation of the valve. The sealing members of the present invention can be positioned on the prosthetic valve such that, when the prosthetic valve is implanted in a native annulus, each provided sealing member is located adjacent to a commissural point of the native valve leaflets. Because the sealing members are precisely oriented on the prosthetic valve, a physician can ensure that the sealing members are aligned with the commissural points of the native valve leaflets. In embodiments of the present invention, the prosthetic valve can have a waisted middle section, and the sealing members can be located in the waisted middle section such that the crimped diameter of the prosthetic valve is not negatively impacted by the sealing members. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264207 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE SYSTEMS - A heart valve that can be expanded following its implantation in a patient, such as to accommodate the growth of a patient and the corresponding growth of the area where the valve is implanted, and to minimize paravalvular leakage. In one aspect, the invention may maximize the orifice size of the surgical valve. The invention includes expandable implantable conduits and expandable bioprosthetic stented valves. In one aspect of the invention, the valve may be adapted to accommodate growth of a patient to address limitation on bioprosthetic valve lifespans. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264208 | Prosthetic Heart Valve Devices and Methods of Valve Repair - A mechanism for adjusting the chordae connecting the leaflets of a mitral valve to the papillary muscles in order to restore normal functioning of the mitral valve. The devices or mechanisms can correct problems associated with both prolapsed leaflets and restricted leaflets to allow the leaflets to properly coapt, thereby preventing or minimizing regurgitation. In accordance with the invention, the mechanisms or devices used for adjusting the chordae can be delivered and implanted in a minimally invasive and/or percutaneous manner, such as via transapical methods, transfermoral methods, or trans-septal methods. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264209 | Ophthalmologic Implant - The invention relates to an ophthalmologic implant, in particular an intraocular lens, comprising at least one marker ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110264210 | Ocular implant iris diaphragm - An ocular implant alters iris color for medical and cosmetic purposes and is made of an inert, nontoxic, foldable and preferably permeable to fluid flow material. It is an annular non-planar structure that fits over the iris yet leaves the natural lens uncovered and extends approximately to the iridocorneal angle. Two different kinds of arc sections of a non-uniform thickness make up the structure: passage arc sections and support arc sections. The passage arc sections permit humor aqueous flow under the implant. The support arc sections make contact with the iris and provide the necessary support for the passage arc sections. Auricles extend from the support arc sections and are configured to hold the implant in place by engaging the eye at the iridocorneal angle. The implant may include an artificial lens, a limbal ring, and various means to anchor for the artificial lens. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264211 | MATERIALS FOR MAKING HYDROPHOBIC INTRAOCULAR LENS - The present invention provides copolymers made up of alkoxyalkyl methacrylate and/or alkoxyalkyl acrylate monomers in combination with one or more additional hydrophobic monomers. The copolymers may be used in the manufacture of intraocular lenses, including both the optic and haptic portions of the lenses. The present invention also provide methods for making intraocular lenses from the copolymers. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264212 | Ocular implant iris diaphragm - An ocular implant alters iris color for medical and cosmetic purposes and is made of an inert, nontoxic, foldable and preferably permeable to fluid flow material. It is an annular non-planar structure that fits over the iris yet leaves the natural lens uncovered and extends approximately to the iridocorneal angle. Two different kinds of arc sections of a non-uniform thickness make up the structure: passage arc sections and support arc sections. The passage arc sections permit humor aqueous flow under the implant. The support arc sections make contact with the iris and provide the necessary support for the passage arc sections. Auricles extend from the support arc sections and are configured to hold the implant in place by engaging the eye at the iridocorneal angle. The implant may include an artificial lens and preferably spurs on the support arc sections to anchor for the artificial lens. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264213 | SILICONE IMPLANT WITH EXPANDABLE COMPARTMENT - An implant for augmenting or reconstructing breasts, buttocks, thighs and calves, has independent expandable compartments filled during manufacture or during or after surgery, with an external silicone membrane ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110264214 | Voice Prosthesis Device - A voice prosthesis device includes a barrel defining a passageway, a tracheal flange adjacent a tracheal end of the barrel and an esophageal flange adjacent an esophageal end of the barrel. The passageway includes a first stop extending inwardly from a sidewall of the passageway between the tracheal and esophageal ends and a plurality of second stops extending inwardly from the sidewall of the passageway between the first stop and the esophageal end of the passageway. A valve mechanism is located between the first and second stops and permits flow through the passageway from the tracheal end and impedes flow through the passageway from the esophageal end. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264215 | LIP IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR INSERTION - A lip implant having first and second regions is described. The lip implant includes a first region formed of a liquid, solid, or a gas and a second region formed of a solid material. Also described is a lip implant having an elongated cross-section. A method for insertion of the implant is also described along with the instrumentation facilitating its insertion. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264216 | Unlinked Implantable Knee Unloading Device - A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system is an unlinked structure which facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264217 | Intraspinal Device Deployed Through Percutaneous Approach Into Subarachnoid or Intradural Space of Vertebral Canal to Protect Spinal Cord From External Compression - To shield the spinal cord from an external compression, a barrier device having a self-expanding frame and covered with a non-porous elastomeric sheet is routed through either the subarachnoid or intradural space to the site of the compression through the lumen of a delivery catheter that is percutaneously inserted using an introducer needle. When the distal end of the delivery catheter is proximate the site of the compression, the barrier device is pushed out the distal end of the catheter and allowed to self-expand so as to be interposed between the compression and the spinal cord to prevent impingement. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264218 | INTERVERTEBRAL BODY IMPLANT, INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - Interbody implant systems and methods of implant interbody implants are described. In one aspect, an implant includes a body have a distal end portion and a proximal end portion and a first articulation surface formed at a distal end of the distal end portion. An insertion instrument includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; and a second articulation surface formed at a distal end of the distal end portion. The second articulation surface is configured to interface with the first articulation surface. An attachment member is configured to connect the implant to the insertion instrument. The attachment member is actuatable to compress the first and second articulation surfaces together in a locked configuration with sufficient force to prevent relative rotation between the first and second articulation surfaces. The attachment member is actuatable to reduce an amount of compression force existing in the locked configuration to place the first and second articulation surfaces in an unlocked configuration such that the first articulation surface can rotate relative to the second articulation surface. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264219 | SPACER FOR SPINAL FUSION - A spacer for use in a spinal fusion procedure includes a hollow, elongated body including a central portion adapted to contact the medullary bone portion of the vertebrae and nubs projecting in the elongated direction from the central portion and adapted to contact the apophyseal rings of the vertebrae. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264220 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING RADIATION - Embodiments of the invention include a device for supplementing or replacing a spinal structure and therapeutically delivering radiation to tissue. Some embodiments include a plug with an integrated radiation source. The plug may be coupled to an interbody spinal implant or a vertebral body replacement implant. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264221 | Interspinous Fusion Device and Method - An interspinous fusion assembly includes a screw including a first end that includes at least one aperture, a second end inserted between the two spinous processes, a shank separating the first end from the second end. The shank includes an outer surface that includes cutting means and at least one hole bored through the surface. An inner chamber positioned in the shank and substantially along a longitudinal axis of the shank. The inner chamber includes the aperture of the first end and connects with the hole of the shank. A pair of complementary plates bilaterally positioned with respect to one another and accommodating the screw. A fastening mechanism positioned in one of the plates that retains a relative position of the pair of complementary plates constant with respect to one another. The pair of complementary plates includes a first plate and a second plate. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264222 | DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ANATOMICAL REFERENCE POINT OF AN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC - The disclosure relates to a device for establishing an anatomical reference point of an intervertebral disc for the attachment of at least one instrument intended for the implantation, through a posterior or posterolateral approach, of a disc prosthesis or osteosynthesis cage as a replacement for the intervertebral disc. The device includes at least two means for bone anchorage each intended to be attached to a vertebra adjacent to the disc, a coupling element for the instrument and elements for adjusting the position of the coupling element relative to the position of the disc. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264223 | SELF-ADJUSTING AND SELF-STABILIZING INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROTHESIS - The present invention relates to an intervertebral disc prosthesis ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110264224 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING DISC HERNIATION AND PREVENTING THE EXTRUSION OF INTERBODY BONE GRAFT - Methods and apparatus for treating disc herniation provide a conformable device which assumes a first shape associated with insertion and a second shape or expanded shape to occlude the defect which typically follows partial discectomy. The device may take different forms according to the invention, including patches size to cover the defect or plugs adapted to fill the defect. In a preferred embodiment, however, the device is a gel or other liquid or semi-liquid which solidifies to occlude the defect from within the body of the disc itself. In another preferred embodiment, a mesh screen is collapsed into an elongated form for the purposes of insertion, thereby minimizing the size of the requisite incision while avoiding delicate surrounding nerves. Such a configuration also permits the use of instrumentation to install the device, including, for example, a hollow tube or sheath adapted to hold the collapsed screen, and a push rod to expel the collapsed device out of the sheath for use in occluding the disc defect. A device according to the invention may further include one or more anchors to assist in permanently affixing the device with respect to the defect. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264225 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING AN IMPLANTATION SPACE IN A SPINE - An apparatus used in spinal surgery for creating a space of selected shape and dimensions across the disc space between adjacent vertebral bodies of the spine. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264226 | Intervertebral Disk Prosthesis Provided with Anchor Means - An intervertebral disk prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis comprises: a first plate for engaging a first vertebral body, said first plate comprising a first slot formed through the first plate; a second plate for engaging a second vertebral body, said second plate comprising a second slot formed through the second plate; a first anchor member, said first anchor member positioned and slidable through the first slot and having a sharp edge for penetrating into the first vertebral body; and a second anchor member, said second anchor member positioned and slidable through the second slot and having a sharp edge for penetrating into the second vertebral body. The first plate and the second plate engage with one another by way of complimentary concave and convex spherical cap portions to provide relative movement between the first plate and the second plate. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264227 | VERTEBRAL ANCHORING METHODS - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide pull-out resistance, stability and/or maximize contact with tissue involving a minimum amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264228 | Method of Providing Spinal Interbody Fusion - An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264229 | Sacroiliac joint fixation system - A sacroiliac joint fixation fusion system that provides a method of fixation and fusion of the sacroiliac joint and a sacroiliac joint implant which upon placement within the articular region of the sacroiliac joint facilitates stability and fusion of the sacroiliac joint. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264230 | Artificial Human Limbs and Joints Employing Actuators, Springs, and Variable-Damper Elements - Biomimetic Hybrid Actuators employed in biologically-inspired musculoskeletal architectures employ an electric motor for supplying positive energy to and storing negative energy from an artificial joint or limb, as well as elastic elements such as springs, and controllable variable damper components, for passively storing and releasing energy and providing adaptive stiffness to accommodate level ground walking as well as movement on stairs and surfaces having different slopes. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264231 | COTYLOID ELEMENT OF A HIP PROSTHESIS, AND TOTAL HIP PROSTHESIS COMPRISING SAME - The invention relates to a cotyloid component of a hip prosthesis, said cotyloid component being hollow and in the form of a cup whose outer part has a thread allowing it to be fixed in the iliac bone, said thread being a discontinuous self-cutting double thread ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110264232 | Acetabular Prosthesis System - An acetabular prosthesis system configured to be coupled to a surgically-prepared acetabulum includes an acetabular shell, an augment component, and a fastener configured to couple the acetabular shell and the augment component together. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264233 | Minimal Invasive Hip Arthroplasty Device - a minimal invasive hip arthroplasty device is provided. The system comprises a long nail portion, a lag screw portion, distal locking screws, and a resurfacing head. The long nail portion is inserted into a shaft body of a femur from a top portion of the femur and disposed in the femur. The lag screw portion engages and anchors at the long nail portion through a lag screw hole, and the lag screw portion is inserted into a neck of the femur. The distal locking screws queue through the shaft body of the femur perpendicularly and fix the long nail portion to the femur further. The resurfacing head comprises a cup portion configured to cover a head of the femur and a fixing pin portion configured to be inserted into the head and the neck of the femur and engaging the lag screw portion through a resurfacing head hole. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264234 | GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE REDUCTION DEVICE AND METHOD - A gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reduction device and method includes providing a wall that is generally configured to the anatomy at the gastroesophageal region of a normal person without reflux The device is positioned at the gastroesophageal region of the patient The anatomy of the patient at the gastro-esophageal region is formed to the anatomy of the person without reflux Additional applications include reduction of a hiatal hernia and reduction of stress through increasing the generation of at least one neuro-humoral transmitter. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264235 | ELECTROSTATIC-ASSISTED FIBER SPINNING METHOD AND PRODUCTION OF HIGHLY ALIGNED AND PACKED HOLLOW FIBER ASSEMBLY AND MEMBRANE - The invention provides a highly aligned and closely packed hollow fiber assembly, wherein the assemblies of fibrous membrane has a width-to-fiber diameter ratio (W/d) larger than 10 and the orientation of the fibers is no larger than +/−10°. Also provided is an electrospinning process for the preparation of the fiber assembly of the invention and its applications. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264236 | ENGINEERED CRANIOFACIAL CONSTRUCTS WITH COMPOSITE SCAFFOLD - The present invention provides for compositions and constructs for craniofacial reconstruction implants, and methods for making and using same. Specific embodiments provide for a biocompatible scaffold having an auricular shape and a permanent bendable framework within the scaffold, wherein the permanent bendable framework allows deformation and return to pre-deformation shape, and thus maintains the auricular shape of the scaffold. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264237 | COLLAGEN-BASED TENDON REPLACEMENT IMPLANT - The present invention relates to an implant intended to replace or reinforce defective orthopaedic tissue, such as a tendon or ligament, comprising: a bioresorbable porous matrix based on a collagen sponge; a porous three-dimensional knit having a longitudinal direction, characterized in that: said porous matrix fills said three-dimensional knit said three-dimensional knit having two opposite faces, a front face and a rear face, connected to one another by a spacer, at least one of said front and rear faces has at least one weave of pillar stitch type in the longitudinal direction of said knit. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264238 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL OF A PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A control system for control of a prosthetic device having a plurality of actuators receives an orientation signal indicative of a desired movement. The control system evaluates whether the prosthetic device may move as desired with a current angle of rotation and commands at least one actuator to move the prosthetic device as desired by maintaining the current angle of rotation or by adjusting the angle of rotation if the prosthetic device cannot move as desired with the current angle. The control system may alternate between commanding a first subset of actuators and a second subset of actuators each time the orientation signal is indicative of a neutral position. The control system may include a position sensor and a compliance sensor and may command at least one actuator based on a combination of positional control using the position sensor and force control using the compliance sensor. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264239 | SUSPENSION LINER SYSTEM WITH SEAL - A suspension liner sleeve adapted to provide an interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket, and having outer and inner surfaces. The liner sleeve includes an elongate, generally conical body portion formed from at least one material segment defining the liner outer surface. The at least one material segment being at least radially elastically extensible from a relaxed non-extended condition and including proximal and distal end areas. The liner sleeve includes a layer of polymeric material disposed on the at least one material segment and defining the liner sleeve inner surface, and a plurality of resilient seal elements protruding radially from the liner sleeve outer surface. The plurality of seal elements extend around at least one peripheral portion of the liner body portion. A pair of opposed annular recesses may be adjacently located above and below each of the at least one seal element. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264240 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING COMMUNICATION WITH A FIELDBUS DEVICE - Systems and methods for facilitating communication with a Fieldbus device are described. A first command formatted in accordance with a protocol other than a Fieldbus protocol may be received by a controller from an external computer, such as a human machine interface computer. The controller may determine that the received command is associated with the Fieldbus device. Based upon the determination and information included in the received first command, the controller may generate a second command formatted in accordance with the Fieldbus protocol. The second command may be output by the controller for communication to the Fieldbus device. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264241 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZATION OF AN EXTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM WITH FIELDBUS DEVICES - Systems and methods for synchronization of an external control system with Fieldbus devices are described. A message including timing information for at least one Fieldbus device in direct or indirect communication with a controller may be received by the controller. Based upon information included in the received message, the controller may determine a start time for a current operation cycle of the at least one Fieldbus device. The controller may then utilize the start time and a duration of the current operation cycle to determine a specific time at which the controller will execute control functionality for the at least one Fieldbus device such that a control message output by the controller will be received by the at least one Fieldbus device within the current operation cycle. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264242 | ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - An operation control apparatus includes a command generation portion that generates a command signal for commanding operation of a control surface, and first and second monitoring portions that monitor an abnormality of operation of first and second control portions, respectively, of the actuator control apparatus. The actuator control apparatus includes first and second control portions that generate a control signal for an actuator for driving the control surface and that are different in design, and a switching unit that switches the connection to the actuator from one of the first and second control portions to the other, when an abnormality is detected by the first and second monitoring portions. Accordingly, it is possible to monitor a generic failure, and realize redundancy enabling control of the overall operation of the actuator, from start to finish, when a generic failure has occurred, thus realizing further simplification and streamlining of the configuration. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264243 | Method of Control for a Process Control System, and Control System for Controlling an Industrial Process - A method of control for a process control system and an appropriate control system is provided. Model calculations are integrated into the process control system such that the setpoint values calculated using the model calculations are processed further like measured values in the process control system, and control commands are derived from the measured values and/or setpoint values. The model calculations are integrated into the process control system using an adaptation program. The adaptation program includes program code and associated data from the model calculations and, in comparison with the other program components of the process control systems, is designed like a program component of the process control system. Within the adaptation program, the interfaces of the adaptation program match those of the model calculations. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264244 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING FIELDBUS DEVICES IN A CONTROL SYSTEM - Systems and methods for identifying one or more Fieldbus devices in a control system are described. One or more messages from respective linking devices and including information associated with a plurality of segments for the linking devices may be received and analyzed to identify one or more segments to which at least one Fieldbus device is connected. A respective query message requesting information associated with connected Fieldbus devices may then be generated and communicated to each identified segment. One or more responses to the query messages may be received and utilized to prepare a listing of the Fieldbus devices that are included in or connected in the control system. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264245 | HOME APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A home appliance and a method of operating the same are provided. The home appliance has a communication device that can be easily detached, can selectively set a communication method according to a peripheral network environment, enables an easy connection to a smart server by changing a position of the communication device and can thus transmit and receive data by stably communicating with the smart server regardless of an obstacle and a position of the home appliance. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264246 | CELLULAR PHONE SOFTWARE APPLICATION TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND SELECTIVELY DETER UNSAFE PHONE USE - A method and apparatus for providing a user of a mobile device, such as a cell phone, with applicable legal or safety information, such as restrictions on the use of a cell phone, potential fines for cell phone use, potential dangers, personal protective equipment requirements, prohibitions, guidelines and the like, based on GPS position of the mobile device. A gaming aspect is incorporated as a method of incentivizing drivers to utilize the application by providing reward points uses the cell phone in a safe manner and consistent with applicable laws. Accrued points may be redeemed for gift cards or similar rewards. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264247 | STRATIFICATION-BASED AND CATEGORIZATION-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARNESSING COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE OF BETBOTS TO PREDICT SPORTS OUTCOMES - The present invention provides methods for predicting the outcomes of sporting events by crowd sourcing BetBots though a stratification-based and categorization-based system that improves the probability of prediction correct outcomes to sporting events. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264248 | AUDIO PLAYING CIRCUIT FOR A COMPUTER - An audio playing circuit for a computer is disclosed, which comprises: an audio source input to connect with an external audio apparatus; an audio decoder coupled to the audio source input, to decode an audio source signal from the same; an input/output controller, coupled to the audio source input; a selector, coupled to the audio source input, audio decoder and input/output controller, to select an audio signal according to an ON/OFF state of the computer; an audio amplifier coupled to the selector, to amplify the audio signal form the selector; and a speaker coupled to the audio amplifier, to voice the signal from the audio amplifier. According to the present invention, when the computer is in OFF state, the input/output controller activates the selector to select the audio signal directly from the audio source input to the audio amplifier, without been audio decoded. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264249 | METHOD OF, AND APPARATUS FOR, PLANAR AUDIO TRACKING - A planar audio tracking system comprises a square array of four microphones (M | 2011-10-27 |
20110264250 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM - A substrate processing system includes a controller that outputs a control signal for controlling a substrate processing apparatus; and a software interlock component that outputs an interlock signal if a predetermined interlock condition is satisfied. In the substrate processing apparatus, a multiple number of devices of the same kind are provided and each device is selected to be either an interlocked state or a non-interlocked state with other devices. The software interlock component outputs an interlock signal to any one of the multiple number of devices of the same kind if it is determined that the multiple number of devices satisfy the predetermined interlock condition. If any one of the multiple number of devices of the same kind receives the interlock signal, the multiple number of devices are interlocked according to an instruction of the interlock signal regardless of an interlocked state or a non-interlocked state of the devices. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264251 | ELECTRONIC WORK INSTRUCTION CONFIGURED FOR ISA-95 STANDARD - A method and a system provide, to production process personnel, an electronic work instruction for a production activity, compliant with an ISA-95 standard. The system contains at least one connection configured for exchanging at least one electronic work instruction between a production process based on the ISA-95 standard and an Electronic Work Instruction entity. The Electronic Work Instruction entity is configured for being compliant with the ISA-95 standard of the production process and capable of loading and storing at least one electronic work instruction. A device for accessing the electronic work instruction is also provided. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264252 | COMBINATORIAL PROCESSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A combinatorial processing management system is described, including determining an identification for a substrate, retrieving data from tools operating on the substrate, generating an analysis of the data in response to the retrieving, and storing the data and the analysis in a database indexed by the identification. The analysis may include comparisons between multiple processes performed on multiple regions of the substrate. The multiple processes may process at least one region of the substrate differently from at least one other region of the substrate. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264253 | Forming Vehicle Body Models and Other Objects - A computer-implemented method for rapidly forming a vehicle body model includes identifying a vehicle design using a computer. Sectioning data is determined by sectioning the vehicle design into multiple virtual sections using a design program implemented on the computer. The sectioning data is used by a machine to form multiple modeling sections that correspond to the multiple virtual sections. The multiple modeling sections are nested together to form the vehicle body model. The multiple modeling sections are fixed together once the vehicle body model is formed. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264254 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REEL BUILDING AND ROLL RUNNABILITY IN MOVING WEB MANUFACTURING - A method and apparatus are set forth for controlling an actuator in a moving web manufacturing process, comprising measuring a plurality of actuator profiles and in response generating nominal response models thereof; generating a multivariable profile prediction based on the nominal response models; generating a multivariate control target based at least one of the actuator profiles; and adjusting control of the actuator by minimizing error between the multivariate control target and said multivariate profile prediction. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264255 | Configuration Mapping Using A Multi-Dimensional Rule Space And Rule Consolidation - A configuration mapping system and method increase the effectiveness of mapping of information from an established product line to a new product offering. In at least one embodiment, the configuration mapping system herein uses configuration mapping rules to map individual product features and entire configurations from established products to a new product offering. The configuration mapping system also provides a way to appropriately map, for example, demand and sales information for the purpose of demand estimation and sales prediction. Conventionally, mapping can be ineffective because the configuration mapping rules usually focus on one part of the product at a time, and, if applied in isolation, the impact on other parts is missed. The systems and method herein provide a way to integrate configuration mapping rules across feature parts, time periods, and product lines into a unified, holistic view, allowing for new insights. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264256 | PROCESS CONTROL METHOD AND PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - A process control method is provided for controlling a tool which processes a deposition process on a plurality of wafers for a process time. The process control method comprises receiving a quantity of the wafers and calculating a deposition compensation time necessary for the deposition process performed on the wafers by the tool according to the quantity of the wafers and a deposition loading effect coefficient corresponding to the deposition process. The deposition loading effect coefficient is retrieved from a database according to a process program of the deposition process. According to the deposition compensation time, the process time is adjusted to be an adjusted process time. The deposition process is performed on the wafers for the adjusted process time by the tool. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264257 | CLOSED-LOOP CNC MACHINE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A closed-loop feedback system and method for performing a machining operation. A tool's operational properties are measured in real-time. The operating parameters of the machining process are adjusted in real-time based on the measured properties. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264258 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING DRY-BASED DENSITY OF WOOD CHIPS TO BE FED TO A CHIP REFINING PROCESS - A method and system for stabilizing dry-based density of wood chips from several sources feeding a chip processing stage upstream of a chip refining process, perform on-line estimation of a set of wood chip properties characterizing the wood chips, including light reflection-related property, moisture content and dry-based density, which are used by a reference model capable of comparing the estimated dry-based density with a predetermined target to produce error data, and selectively modifying discharge rate set points of one or more of the wood chip sources to minimize the error data within fluctuation limits around the target. The discharge rate of the wood chip sources is controlled in accordance with the set points to substantially stabilize the dry-based density of the wood chips. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264259 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRODUCT DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A control system for and methods of controlling a product delivery system are provided. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264260 | SUBSTRATE-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TRANSFERRING SUBSTRATE IN THE SAME - Provided is a substrate-processing apparatus including a transfer member loading and taking out a substrate to and from a storage member, and a control unit controlling the transfer member. The transfer member includes a plurality of transfer arms and an arm-driving part moving the respective transfer arms horizontally, and substrates are loaded on the respective transfer arms. The control unit controls a movement velocity and a position of the transfer member and compares movement velocity profiles of the transfer arms, so as to control movement velocities of the respective transfer arms. Accordingly, the simultaneously driven transfer arms simultaneously arrive at target points, and thus the substrate-processing apparatus reduces transfer time and improves productivity. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264261 | System and Method for Independent Verification of Circulating Bank Notes - A system and method for independently verifying a bank note processor's handling of circulating bank notes. Independent detectors are provided along the transport path of a bank note processing device. Also provided is at least one independent memory storage device for logging data from the independent detectors. As the note passes along the transport path, the independent detectors evaluate the note's fitness. The independent detector data is subsequently provided to the central bank or commercial organization for auditing of the bank note processor and for generating bank note statistics. Independent detectors may also be used on the transport path output bins to corroborate the other detectors and to verify the integrity of the sorting logic. Mirrored independent detectors allow for corroborating independent data. The invention is operable on any bank note processing device that performs at least a subset of a fitness determination on each note. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264262 | TRANSACTIONAL-BASED VENDING MACHINE SOLUTION FOR SCHOOLS - The vending solution will provide healthy food in schools and will help schools to increase their participation in the National School Lunch and School breakfast Program The schools do not need to invest in expensive technology or extend their traditional serving line. | 2011-10-27 |
20110264263 | ROBOT AND CONTROL SYSTEM - Provided is a control system and the like capable of deriving at high speed a solution to the optimization problem of combinations of continuous state variable and discrete state variables. According to the control system, by setting a search range (first search range) of internal action candidates a | 2011-10-27 |