Endoscopic instrument

ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT Abstract An endoscopic instrument (2) is provided and includes a housing (6) including an elongated shaft assembly (4) extending distally therefrom. The elongated shaft assembly (4) includes inner and outer shaft members (26, 28). The inner and outer shaft members (26, 28) are removably coupled to the housing (6) and the outer shaft member (28) is movable with respect to the inner shaft member (26). An end effector (16) is operably supported at the distal end of the outer shaft member (28) and includes a pair of jaw members (18, 20) configured for treating tissue. A bushing (36) operably couples to the inner and outer shaft members (26, 28) of the shaft assembly (4) and selectively and releasably couples to the housing (6). The bushing (36) includes one or more mechanical interfaces (34) configured to engage one or more slots (30) defined through the inner shaft member (26) and one or more slots (32) defined through the outer shaft member (28) to release the inner ...

Process and apparatus for converting oil shale or tar sands to oil

The invention relates to a continuous process for producing synthetic crude oil from oil bearing material, e.g., oil shale or tar sand, through continuous process for producing synthetic crude oil from bituminous tar sand or shale. The process includes treating the tar sand or shale to produce a fluidizable feed, feeding the fluidizable feed to a fluidized bed reactor, and fluidizing and reacting the fluidizable feed in the fluidized bed reactor with substantially only hydrogen.

System and method for evaluating the performance of a computer application

A system for evaluating the performance of a computer-implemented application, wherein the performance is measured in terms of availability. The system includes a metrics data module comprising actual service level data, wherein the actual service level data can be used to determine an actual service level; a defined data module comprising defined service level data, wherein the defined service level data can be used to determine a defined service level; and a service level analysis module in communication with the metrics data module and the defined data module for calculating the actual service level and the defined service level and for comparing the actual service level to the defined service level using a grading scale defined as a function of the defined service level.

Watt-hour meter adapters with TVSS indicators

The present invention relates to an apparatus comprising a watt-hour meter adapter housing having a substantially cylindrical outline with a translucent window into its interior, and having visible therewithin one or more lights connected between respective input power phases and ground. The invention also relates to a transient voltage surge suppression (TVSS) apparatus containing a TVSS means including varistors in a housing fitting in a plug-and-jack manner between a watt-hour meter and its customary socket in a utility box or panel, improved on-line TVSS status indication means comprising a translucent window in the housing, and an indicator light connected to show the status and visible through the window to an outside observer. The invention also includes an on-line TVSS status indication method for TVSS meter adapters fitting in a plug-and-jack manner between a watt-hour meter and its customary utility socket, comprising the steps of unplugging the watt-hour meter from its customary ...

Electrically active medical implant

An electrically active medical implant has a circuit (5), at least one first battery (1) to supply low current, and a second battery (2) to supply high current into the circuit (5), and a control device (4) designed to disconnect the at least one first battery (1) from circuit (5), and to connect second battery (2) to circuit (5), where a capacitor (3) connected in a parallel arrangement with battery (1), where the capacitor can be charged by the first battery both during a first circuit status, during which the first battery is connected to circuit (5), and during a second circuit status, during which circuit (5) is connected only to second battery (2), where control device (4) again disconnects second battery (2) from circuit (5) at the end of the second circuit status, and connects the parallel arrangement consisting of first battery (1) and capacitor (3) to circuit (5) for further energy supply.

Apparatus and process for laser preweakening an automotive trim cover for an air bag deployment opening

A process for preweakening the inside of an automotive trim piece cover layer of various constructions by use of a laser beam so as to enable formation of an air bag deployment opening in the trim piece formed at the time the air bag deploys. The laser beam impinges the inside surface of the cover to form a groove scoring or spaced perforations to form a preweakening pattern. A robot arm may be used to move a laser generator so as to form the preweakening pattern. The laser beam can be controlled in accordance with sensed conditions to achieve accurate preweakening, and may also be used to trim substrate panels and to perform other cutting operations.

Thermoplastic elastomer air spring

An air actuator has a rigid piston at one end and a rigid housing and end cap at the other end with an intervening elastomeric flexible sleeve extending therebetween which forms a fluid pressure chamber. The rigid piston, elastomeric flexible sleeve, and rigid housing are all injection or blow molded as one integral piece of preferably a thermoplastic elastomer, while the end cap is injection or blow molded as a second integral piece of preferably a thermoplastic elastomer that is thereafter welded to the rigid housing to define an internal chamber that is pressurizable. The first piece consisting of the piston, flexible membrane and housing, is configured such that the walls of the housing and piston are thick and rigid while the walls of the flexible membrane are thin and thus flexible, thereby allowing the membrane to roll and bend such that the piston may axially move in relation to the housing.

Implantable measuring device, particularly a pressure measuring device for determining the intracardial or intraluminal blood pressure

An implantable measuring device includes a catheter-like main body that can be positioned in a body cavity. The main body has a pressure-sensitive sensor thereon and a signal line is coupled to the sensor. The signal line transmits measuring signals generated by the sensor and corresponding to the detected pressure to a signal evaluation unit. A cleaning element is coupled to the sensor. The cleaning element is in the form of a piezoelectric actuator that can be set to vibrate by electrical excitation. The vibrations of the cleaning unit are transferable to the sensor for the removal of deposits.

Carrier for resistors

A combination of a carrier and cylindrical resistors, the carrier having a base that has a plurality of holding regions, two parallel rails for supporting a resistor in each holding region, each parallel rail having a non-ramped bottom surface, a ramped side surface and an arced surface between the non-ramped bottom surface and the ramped side surface, the two parallel rails being inward of two flexible tangs in each holding region, each of the two flexible tangs having an arm positioned for pushing on each of two wire conductors of each cylindrical resistor, to cause a body of each cylindrical resistor to be pushed against the arched surfaces of the parallel rails.

Flexible Reinforcement for Flexible Container

A package includes a polymeric flexible bag with an opening to an interior space configured to contain liquid, and a flexible reinforcing article having a cavity at least partially containing the flexible bag. The reinforcing article protects the flexible bag from impacts. The reinforcing article includes at least one piece of flexible polymeric material extending at least partially around the cavity. The reinforcing article circumferentially engages, and circumferentially provides inwardly oriented force against, an exterior of the flexible bag. Opposite ends of the reinforcing article are spaced apart by a distance that is less than a distance between opposite ends of the flexible bag. An opening of the reinforcing article is proximate one of the opposite ends of the reinforcing article and configured to have a portion of the flexible bag extend through the opening. The reinforcing article can be a sleeve or bag.

Machine direction oriented high molecular weight, high density polyethylene films with enhanced water vapor transmission properties

The present invention is directed to oriented high molecular weight, high density polyethylene (HMW HDPE) films having enhanced water vapor transmission properties, as well as, superior toughness properties, and articles made therefrom. The present invention is also directed to a method of making machine direction oriented HMW HDPE films having enhanced water vapor transmission properties and superior toughness properties, and articles made therefrom. The present invention is further directed to articles, particularly bags, made from machine direction oriented HMW HDPE films having enhanced water vapor transmission properties and superior toughness properties.

A FLUOR CONTENT COPOLYMER AND A PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE SAME

Un copolímero de injerto con contenido de fluor elaborado a partir de la estructura principal de un material de polímero de olefina al cual por injerto (a) al menos un monomero fluorado gaseoso tal como fluoruro de vinilideno (b) al menos un ácido acrílico o éster fluorado, (c) una mezcla de (a) y (b), o (d) una mezcla de (a) y/o (b) y un monomero no fluorado tal como metilmetacrilato. Se usa un peroxido orgánico o un peroxido polimérico como iniciador para el procedimiento de polimerizacion por injerto. Los copolímeros de injerto tienen mejores propiedades de superficie y propiedades de barrera de oxígeno, y una mejor estabilidad térmica. También se divulga el procedimiento para la preparacion del copolímero de injerto con contenido de fluor. A fluoride-containing graft copolymer made from the main structure of an olefin polymer material to which by grafting (a) at least one gaseous fluorinated monomer such as vinylidene fluoride (b) at least one acrylic acid or ester fluorinated, (c) a mixture of (a) and (b), or (d) a mixture of (a) and / or (b) and a non-fluorinated monomer such as methyl methacrylate. An organic peroxide or a polymeric peroxide is used as the initiator for the graft polymerization process. Graft copolymers have better surface properties and oxygen barrier properties, and better thermal stability. The process for the preparation of the graft copolymer containing fluorine is also disclosed.

Multiple geometry and multiple material insulated components

The present disclosure provides insulated components that include corrugated regions, which corrugated regions may reside on inner tubes, outer tubes, or both. The present disclosure also provides insulated components that may achieve straight, curved, or other variable geometries.

Silver fluoride formulations, methods and devices for caries management

An oral care formulation includes an aqueous mixture of a water-soluble silver salt, a fluoride reagent, and a water-soluble polymer, the aqueous mixture having a viscosity ranging from about 1000 cPs to about 35,000 cPs. A method of using a fluoride and silver containing formulation, such as silver diamine fluoride, in dental applications includes providing a substrate having the formulation in a solid or semi-solid state on a portion of the substrate, positioning the substrate adjacent to dental areas, and allowing the portion of the substrate with the formulation to contact the dental areas. A disposable applicator for applying the formulation is also disclosed.

Disposable pre-sterilized feeding package

TITLE DISPOSABLE PRE-STERILIZED FEEDING PACKAGE ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A disposable container suitable for use as an insert in a dispensing bottle comprises a progressively collapsible body portion and a rigid annular flange at the top of the body portion extending radially outward therefrom, said body portion having a wall comprising at least one structural layer and preferably at least one barrier layer comprising an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer.

Selectively bonded packaging materials

A flexible packaging material includes first and second polymeric films, selectively bonded areas between and joining the first and second polymeric films to one another, and selectively unbonded areas between the first and second polymeric films. At least portions of the first and second polymeric films are in opposing face-to-face contact with one another in at least some of the unbonded areas. At least some of the bonds are respectively positioned between at least some of the unbonded areas.

Hydroxy (or thio) -2-alkylidene-1-indanones

Digital computer controlled test system

A clip and bracket assembly

Door operating mechanism

Polymerizing formaldehyde

Polymerizing formaldehyde

Wet-dry water cooling tower

Injector cooling tower

Injector cooling tower

Novel hydroxypropyl methycellulose ethers and method of preparation

Foamed-polystyrene laminated structures and process of preparation

Foamed-polystyrene laminated structures and process of preparation

Silver fluoride formulations, methods and devices for caries management

An oral care formulation includes an aqueous mixture of a water-soluble silver salt, a fluoride reagent, and a water-soluble polymer, the aqueous mixture having a viscosity ranging from about 1000 cPs to about 35,000 cPs. A method of using a fluoride and silver containing formulation, such as silver diamine fluoride, in dental applications includes providing a substrate having the formulation in a solid or semi-solid state on a portion of the substrate, positioning the substrate adjacent to dental areas, and allowing the portion of the substrate with the formulation to contact the dental areas. A disposable applicator for applying the formulation is also disclosed.

Chemical process

N-substituted anilides and acid addition salts thereof

Poliomyelitis vaccine products and method for preparing thesame

Poliomyelitis vaccine products and method for preparing thesame

Continuous encapsulation process

Control system fora torque transmission

Silver fluoride formulations, methods and devices for caries management

An oral care formulation includes an aqueous mixture of a water-soluble silver salt, a fluoride reagent, and a water-soluble polymer, the aqueous mixture having a viscosity ranging from about 1000 cPs to about 35,000 cPs. A method of using a fluoride and silver containing formulation, such as silver diamine fluoride, in dental applications includes providing a substrate having the formulation in a solid or semi-solid state on a portion of the substrate, positioning the substrate adjacent to dental areas, and allowing the portion of the substrate with the formulation to contact the dental areas. A disposable applicator for applying the formulation is also disclosed.

Silicon controlled rectifier with a gate electrode for electrostatic discharge protection

A silicon controlled rectifier is provided. The silicon controlled rectifier comprises a substrate and a first n-well in the substrate. A p+ anode region may be arranged in the first n-well in the substrate. A first p-well may be arranged in the first n-well in the substrate. An n+ cathode region may be arranged in the first p-well in the substrate. A field oxide layer may be arranged over a first portion of the first p-well. A first gate electrode layer may extend over a second portion of the first p-well and over a portion of the field oxide layer.

Epoxide compositions

Eingangs/Ausgangs-System für Vergnügungsfahrgeschäft.

Catalytic dewaxing

Improvements relating tothe manufacture of sulfonamides

Data memory

Digital computer controlled test system

Polyepoxide compositions

Method for preparing fine retardant molding compositions

Method for preparing fine retardant molding compositions

Line scanner

A clip and bracket assembly

Improved esterification process

Improved esterification process

Thread severing mechanism for sewing machine

Steroid compounds, preparation thereof and compositions thereof

Injector cooling tower

Injector cooling tower

Polymerization of olefins and new catalysts therefor

Thermoplastic polyurethane

Copy sheet and method

Nonwoven fabric and method of manufacturing thesame

Biuret polyisocyanates

Polymerizable diepoxide compositions and polymerized compositions produced therefrom

Polymerizable diepoxide compositions and polymerised compositions produced therefrom

Polymerizable diepoxide compositions and polymerized compositions produced therefrom

Polymerizable diepoxide compositions and polymerised compositions produced therefrom

Hand tool connection and trim collar therefor

Method and apparatus for electrophoretic coating

Polymerization of olefins and new catalysts therefor

Rotary cylinder-type dryers

Pharmaceutically active peptide and method of use thereof

Control system fora torque transmission

An improved process forthe dehydration of cooked mashed potato

An improved process forthe dehydration of cooked mashed potato

Composition comprising stabilized hydrocracked lube andan antioxidant

Composition comprising stabilized hydrocracked lube andan antioxidant

Polyepoxide compositions

Dual spectra well logging system and method

Hinge mounting structure

Silicon controlled rectifier with a gate electrode for electrostatic discharge protection

A silicon controlled rectifier is provided. The silicon controlled rectifier comprises a substrate and a first n-well in the substrate. A p+ anode region may be arranged in the first n-well in the substrate. A first p-well may be arranged in the first n-well in the substrate. An n+ cathode region may be arranged in the first p-well in the substrate. A field oxide layer may be arranged over a first portion of the first p-well. A first gate electrode layer may extend over a second portion of the first p-well and over a portion of the field oxide layer.

Epoxide compositions

Redox treatment of alunite ore

Copy sheet and method

Catalytic dewaxing

Improvements relating tothe manufacture of sulfonamides

Selective impurity diffusioin

Textured foam product and process of producing same

Filamentary product

Polyhydric polymers

Protecting photoconductor surfaces

Indanyloxy (and thio) alkanoic acid derivatives

Hydroxy (or thio) -2-alkylidene-1-indanones

Apparatus for ejecting a mixture plurality of liquids

Hand tool connection and trim collar therefor

Filamentary product

Indane derivatives, their preparation and use

Indane derivatives, their preparation and use

Improvements in or relating to the automatic feeding of workpieces of limp sheet material

Improvements in or relating to transferring workpieces of limp material

Improvements in or relating to transferring workpieces of limp material

Process and apparatus for contacting aliquid anda gas and subsequently separating thetwo phases

Injector cooling tower

Rotary cylinder-type dryers

Polyhydric polymers

Method and apparatus for electrophoretic coating

Textured foam product and process of producing same

Color display of geophysical andother data

A novel heat and light stable halogen-containing organic polymer composition

An improved process forthe dehydration of cooked mashed potato

An improved process forthe dehydration of cooked mashed potato

Hair fixatives based onpolystyrene sulfonates

Hair fixatives based onpolystyrene sulfonates