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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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17-07-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle seat comprising a seat depth adjusting device

Номер: CN103209859A
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The invention relates to a vehicle seat, comprising a seat pan for carrying a seat cushion of the vehicle seat, a support element, which can be adjusted along an adjustment direction relative to the seat pan, for carrying an additional cushion that can be adjusted relative to the seat cushion of the seat pan, and a seat depth adjusting device, which is arranged on the seat pan, for adjusting the support element relative to the seat pan. The seat depth adjusting device comprises a guide assembly carrying the support element and an actuating assembly for actuating the seat depth adjusting device. The guide assembly is movably guided on the seat pan along the adjustment direction by means of guide means. The guide means comprise at least one guide device (61, 62, 63), which is integrally molded into the seat pan (6). A vehicle seat comprising a seat depth adjusting device is thus created, which has a simple design of the seat depth adjusting device and allows the weight to be optimized for ...

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09-01-2018 дата публикации

Tampon for days between menstruation

Номер: US0009861535B2
Принадлежит: Ruggli Projects AG, RUGGLI PROJECTS AG

A tampon with an absorbent body of which at least a part of its volume is made from an absorbent material and having a middle part, a distal end and a proximal end, and which is connected to an extraction device. The volume of absorbent material in such a tampon is designed to absorb between 0.5 g and 4 g, preferably 3.5 g, of liquid.

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24-07-2013 дата публикации

Method for operating a stirrer and device for carrying out the method

Номер: CN103212322A
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The method involves predetermining a value for a speed of rotation of a stirring mechanism (3), where the predetermined value is determined for operation of the stirring mechanism with a low level of energy consumption. The predetermined value is stored in a memory, and the rotation speed of the stirring mechanism is set based on the stored predetermined value by an actuation and evaluation device (9), where the value is predetermined based on a characteristic curve representing characteristic values for energy consumption as a function of the rotation speed. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a computer program for operating a stirring mechanism for a reaction container filled with a medium (2) a computer program product for operating a stirring mechanism for a reaction container filled with a medium (3) a device for operating a stirring mechanism for a reaction container filled with a medium.

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18-12-2013 дата публикации

Locking device and vehicle seat

Номер: CN103459736A
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The invention relates to a locking device for a vehicle seat, in particular a motor-vehicle seat, having a catch (9) which is mounted such that it can be pivoted about a second axis (3') and is intended for locking a mating element, and having a clamping eccentric (6) which is mounted such that it can be pivoted about a first axis (2'), parallel to the second axis (3'), between a locking position and an unlocking position and secures a locked state of the catch (9) by interaction with a first functional surface (34) of the catch (9), wherein, in the locked state of the catch (9), the clamping eccentric (6), which is spring-loaded into the locking position, acts on the first functional surface (34) via a clamping surface (23), wherein an unlocking element (8) is mounted such that it can be pivoted about the second axis (3') by an actuating device, counter to a spring force, out of a locking position into an unlocking position, it being possible for the clamping eccentric (6) to be pivoted ...

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25-10-2016 дата публикации

Locking device and vehicle seat

Номер: US0009475406B2

A locking device for a vehicle seat has a catch which is mounted such that it can be pivoted about a second axis and is intended for locking a mating element, and has a clamping eccentric which is mounted such that it can be pivoted about a first axis, between a locking position and an unlocking position and secures a locked state of the catch by interaction with a first functional surface of the catch. In the locked state, the clamping eccentric acts on the first functional surface via a clamping surface. An unlocking element is mounted such that it can be pivoted about the second axis by an actuating device, counter to a spring force, out of a locking position into an unlocking position. The unlocking element and the clamping eccentric have arranged between them a bias spring element.

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27-06-2017 дата публикации

Removing error patterns in binary data

Номер: US0009692457B2

A method and a device for removing pathologic error patterns in binary data are proposed. The method comprises the operations of identifying a pathologic error pattern in the binary data, and inverting all bits of the identified pathologic error pattern.

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03-01-2017 дата публикации

Locking device and vehicle seat

Номер: US0009533606B2

A locking device for a vehicle seat has a latch which is mounted pivotably about a second axis and is intended for locking a counter element, with a clamping eccentric which is mounted pivotably about a first axis parallel to the second axis and, by interaction with a first functional surface of the latch, secures a locked state of the latch. In the locked state, the clamping eccentric acts in a spring-loaded manner on the first functional surface via a clamping surface. The clamping eccentric is moveable from the locking position thereof into the unlocking position thereof. A pretensioned compression spring is provided, which is supported at one end thereof on an arm of the clamping eccentric in a manner spring-loading the latter into the locking position thereof and, at the other end thereof, acting upon the latch in the unlocking direction.

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08-01-2014 дата публикации

Locking device

Номер: CN103502046A
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The invention relates to a locking device for a vehicle seat, especially a motor vehicle seat, comprising a pawl (9) for locking a mating element, which pawl is pivotally supported about a first axis (2'), and a tensioning eccentric (6) that is pivotally supported about a second axis (3'), which is parallel to the first axis (2'), between a locking position and an unlocking position and ensures a locked state of the pawl (9) owing to the interaction with a first functional surface (27) of the pawl (9), the tensioning eccentric (6) acting upon the first functional surface (27) by means of a tensioning surface (19) when spring-loaded and locked, an unlocking element (5) being pivotable about the first axis (2') counter to a spring force from a locking position to an unlocking position by means of an actuation device and the tensioning eccentric (6); being pivotally engaged by the unlocking element (5) from its locking position towards its unlocking position.

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09-10-2013 дата публикации

Installation and process for removing contaminants from aquatic fluid

Номер: CN103347819A
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The present invention relates to a system (100) for at least partially removing a contaminant in a contaminated fluid (103). The system comprises a reaction vessel (101) with a fluid inlet (108) and a fluid outlet(109). The fluid inlet (108) and the fluid outlet (109) are arranged in such a way that the contaminated fluid (103) is conductable from the fluid inlet (108) to the fluid outlet (109) in a fluid flow direction which has at least a component orientated antiparallel to the force of gravity. The system (100) further comprises a fluid supply unit (104) connected to the fluid inlet (108) for supplying the contaminated fluid (103) through the fluid inlet (108) inside the reaction vessel (101). The reaction vessel (101) is filled with reactive particles (102). The fluid supply unit (104) is adapted for controlling a flow velocity of the contaminated fluid (103) between the fluid inlet (108) and the fluid outlet (109) so that the flow of contaminated fluid (103) through the reactive particles ...

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19-09-2012 дата публикации

Indicator apparatus

Номер: CN102686446A
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The invention relates to an indicator apparatus for signalling that a foldable backrest of a seat, in particular a rear seat in a motor vehicle, is not locked, having a handle (9) which can be pivoted between a locked position and an unlocked position about a pivot axis (12) and by means of which a catch (4) of a locking apparatus can be carried along between a blocked position and an unblocked position and, via a transmission element, an indicator element (18) which is guided in a guide (19) between a non-indication position, in which it is recessed in the guide, and an indication position, in which it projects outward partially out of the guide (19), can be driven in a displaceable manner. In this case, the indicator element (18) can be moved against a spring force into its non-indication position by the application of force to its outer end region, which projects out of the guide (19), when the handle (9) is in the unlocked position. The transmission element is a spring element which ...

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11-12-2013 дата публикации

Locking device and vehicle seat

Номер: CN103442937A
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The invention relates to a locking device for a vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle seat, with a latch (9) which is mounted pivotably about a second axis (3') and is intended for locking a counter element, with a clamping eccentric (6) which is mounted pivotably about a first axis (2') parallel to the second axis (3') and, by interaction with a first functional surface (34) of the latch (9), secures a locked state of the latch (9), wherein, in the locked state, the clamping eccentric (6) acts in a spring-loaded manner on the first functional surface (34) via a clamping surface (23), wherein the clamping eccentric (6) is moveable from the locking position thereof into the unlocking position thereof, and wherein a pretensioned compression spring (36) is provided, said compression spring being supported at one end thereof on an arm of the clamping eccentric (6); in a manner spring-loading the latter into the locking position thereof and, at the other end thereof, acting upon the latch ...

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07-09-2017 дата публикации

Method of Fermenting Mycelium Composite Material

Номер: US20170253852A1
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A method of fermenting mycelium composite materials wherein layers of fermentable material are stacked in alteration with ventilation layers with air being passed through the ventilation layers to remove heat and gas generated in the layers of fermentable material during fermentation thereof. The obtained composite materials may be formed into cohesive flat boards, such as are used in the manufacture of insulation or furniture.

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25-04-2017 дата публикации

Storage device with 2D configuration of phase change memory integrated circuits

Номер: US0009633721B2

A storage device, apparatus, and method to write and/or read data from such storage device. The storage device, comprises a channel controller and phase change memory integrated circuits (PCM ICs) arranged in sub-channels, wherein each of the sub-channels comprises several PCM ICs connected by at least one data bus line, which at least one data bus line connects to the channel controller. The channel controller is configured to write data to and/or read data from the PCM ICs according to a matrix configuration of PCM ICs, wherein: a number of columns of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to a number of the sub-channels, the sub-channels forming a channel, and a number of rows of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to a number of sub-banks, the sub-banks forming a bank, wherein each of the sub-banks comprises PCM ICs that belong, each, to distinct sub-channels of the sub-channels.

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27-04-2017 дата публикации

STORAGE DEVICE WITH 2D CONFIGURATION OF PHASE CHANGE MEMORY INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Номер: US20170117040A1
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A storage device, apparatus, and method to write and/or read data from such storage device. The storage device, comprises a channel controller and phase change memory integrated circuits (PCM ICs) arranged in sub-channels, wherein each of the sub-channels comprises several PCM ICs connected by at least one data bus line, which at least one data bus line connects to the channel controller. The channel controller is configured to write data to and/or read data from the PCM ICs according to a matrix configuration of PCM ICs, wherein: a number of columns of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to a number of the sub-channels, the sub-channels forming a channel, and a number of rows of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to a number of sub-banks, the sub-banks forming a bank, wherein each of the sub-banks comprises PCM ICs that belong, each, to distinct sub-channels of the sub-channels. 1. A method for optimizing a storage device , comprising:connecting, by at least one data bus line, phase change memory integrated circuits (PCM ICs) to a channel controller, wherein the PCM ICs are arranged in sub-channels and each of the sub-channels comprises several PCM ICs corresponding to a respective finite state machine within the channel controller; andoptimizing a plurality of the sub-channels in a matrix configuration, based on characteristics of the PCM ICs;wherein the channel controller is configured to write data to and/or read data from the PCM ICs according to the matrix configuration of PCM ICs, wherein a plurality of columns of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to the plurality of the sub-channels, the plurality of the sub-channels forming a channel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein optimizing is furthermore carried out based on characteristics of a bus that comprises said at least one data bus line.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising optimizing a plurality of sub-banks in the matrix configuration claim 1 , based on ...

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20-09-2016 дата публикации

Elevated implant for the reconstruction of meniscus defects or partial meniscus defects

Номер: US0009445908B2

An implant for reconstructing meniscus defects or partial meniscus defects includes an elevated molding with a femoral condylar contact area, a tibial condylar contact area and an articular capsule contact area, in the manner of an artificial meniscus or artificial partial meniscus with a contour of an outer area that is substantially the same as a natural meniscus or partial meniscus, wherein at least one additional elevation is formed on the outer area of the elevated molding.

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19-06-2013 дата публикации

Lock for a vehicle seat, and vehicle seat

Номер: CN103167968A
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The invention relates to a lock (5) for a vehicle seat, having a catch (12) which is pivotable about a catch axis (13) between a release position and a locking position in order to co-operate with a locking bolt (7) or a locking clip of a vehicle structure (6), and having an ejector (25), wherein the ejector (25) has a spring element (21) disposed in a housing (8) of the lock (5). The ejector (25) can be brought into abutment against the vehicle structure (6) or the locking bolt (7) or locking clip by a biased spring element (21). The invention further relates to a vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle, having a lock (5) according to the invention.

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26-09-2017 дата публикации

Storage device with 2D configuration of phase change memory integrated circuits

Номер: US0009773549B2

A storage device, apparatus, and method to write and/or read data from such storage device. The storage device, comprises a channel controller and phase change memory integrated circuits (PCM ICs) arranged in sub-channels, wherein each of the sub-channels comprises several PCM ICs connected by at least one data bus line, which at least one data bus line connects to the channel controller. The channel controller is configured to write data to and/or read data from the PCM ICs according to a matrix configuration of PCM ICs, wherein: a number of columns of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to a number of the sub-channels, the sub-channels forming a channel, and a number of rows of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to a number of sub-banks, the sub-banks forming a bank, wherein each of the sub-banks comprises PCM ICs that belong, each, to distinct sub-channels of the sub-channels.

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08-09-2016 дата публикации

STORAGE DEVICE WITH 2D CONFIGURATION OF PHASE CHANGE MEMORY INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Номер: US20160260478A1
Принадлежит:

A storage device, apparatus, and method to write and/or read data from such storage device. The storage device, comprises a channel controller and phase change memory integrated circuits (PCM ICs) arranged in sub-channels, wherein each of the sub-channels comprises several PCM ICs connected by at least one data bus line, which at least one data bus line connects to the channel controller. The channel controller is configured to write data to and/or read data from the PCM ICs according to a matrix configuration of PCM ICs, wherein: a number of columns of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to a number of the sub-channels, the sub-channels forming a channel, and a number of rows of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to a number of sub-banks, the sub-banks forming a bank, wherein each of the sub-banks comprises PCM ICs that belong, each, to distinct sub-channels of the sub-channels.

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14-03-2017 дата публикации

Storage device with 2D configuration of phase change memory integrated circuits

Номер: US0009595322B2

A storage device, apparatus, and method to write and/or read data from such storage device. The storage device, comprises a channel controller and phase change memory integrated circuits (PCM ICs) arranged in sub-channels, wherein each of the sub-channels comprises several PCM ICs connected by at least one data bus line, which at least one data bus line connects to the channel controller. The channel controller is configured to write data to and/or read data from the PCM ICs according to a matrix configuration of PCM ICs, wherein: a number of columns of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to a number of the sub-channels, the sub-channels forming a channel, and a number of rows of the matrix configuration respectively corresponds to a number of sub-banks, the sub-banks forming a bank, wherein each of the sub-banks comprises PCM ICs that belong, each, to distinct sub-channels of the sub-channels.

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18-09-2013 дата публикации

Fine RF transceiver dc offset calibration method

Номер: CN103312647A
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The present invention discloses a fine RF transceiver dc offset calibration method and relates to a method for compensating DC offset in a signal path comprising a plurality of stages, each stage having an individual gain and a total gain that is the product of the gains of all preceding stages and the gain of said stage, wherein for each stage a raw DC compensation is performed by introducing a raw DC compensation signal into the signal path of said stage by means of an compensation digital to analog converter that is electrically coupled to said stage; wherein said raw DC compensation signal for said stage is determined by performing raw calibration iterations, wherein a raw calibration iteration comprises the steps: measuring a DC offset residual at the output of said signal path, setting the raw DC compensation signal to a value that is the difference between the raw DC compensation signal of the preceding raw calibration iteration and the DC offset residual divided by the total gain ...

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Temperature Sensor

Номер: US20120020386A1
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The invention relates to a temperature sensor comprising a measuring resistor which is connected via a connection wire to an interconnecting wire, and a protective sleeve that contains filler material in which the measuring resistor is embedded, wherein the connection wire is shaped into a curve. According to the invention, the curve extends along an end section of the interconnecting wire. 1. A temperature sensor , comprising:a measuring resistor;a protective sleeve containing a filler material embedding said measuring resistor;an interconnecting wire; anda connector wire connecting said measuring resistor and said interconnecting wire, said connecting wire being shaped into a curve extending along an end section of said interconnecting wire.2. The temperature sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the connection wire is attached to the interconnecting wire at an end of the curve with a joint between the interconnecting wire and the connection wire situated at a distance from the end of the interconnecting wire facing the measuring resistor.3. The temperature sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the interconnecting wire comprises a step claim 1 , and wherein the connection wire section is attached to the interconnecting wire in front of the step claim 1 , as viewed from the measuring resistor.4. The temperature sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the measuring resistor comprises a carrier.5. The temperature sensor according to claim 4 , wherein the interconnecting wire points toward the carrier.6. The temperature sensor according to claim 5 , wherein the interconnecting wire abuts the carrier.7. The temperature sensor according to claim 4 , wherein the carrier is situated at a distance from the end of the interconnecting wire facing it claim 4 , that distance being less than the thickness of the interconnecting wire.8. The temperature sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the connection wire section is attached to the interconnecting wire by welding.9. The ...

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23-02-2012 дата публикации

Surgical Instrument Configured for Use with Interchangeable Hand Grips

Номер: US20120046659A1
Автор: Mueller Peter Michael
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A surgical instrument is provided and includes a housing having a shaft that extends therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough, and supports an end effector having opposing jaw members at a distal end thereof. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly that includes a movable handle and a fixed handle. The fixed handle is adapted to couple to one or more selectively removable grips and the movable handle is configured to impart movement of one or more movable jaw members operably associated with the end effector. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:a housing having a shaft that extends therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough, and supports an end effector having opposing jaw members at a distal end thereof;a handle assembly including a movable handle configured to impart movement of at least one of the jaw members operably associated with the end effector and a fixed handle including an internal frame assembly adapted to couple to at least one selectively removable hand grip.2. A surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the surgical instrument is an electrosurgical instrument.3. A surgical instrument according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one selectively removable hand grip is configured to operably couple to a source of electrosurgical energy that supplies electrosurgical energy to the electrosurgical instrument.4. A surgical instrument according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one selectively removable hand grip includes at least one data chip operatively associated therewith.5. A surgical instrument according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one data chip includes information pertaining to at least one of: a specific user's settings; data logging of one of the at least one selectively removable hand grip and electrosurgical instrument; security codes allowing one of certain functions and surgical procedures to be performed when the at least one selectively removable hand grip is coupled to the ...

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Collet Based Locking Mechanism

Номер: US20120059408A1
Автор: Mueller Peter Michael
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A surgical instrument includes a housing supporting first and second actuators, an elongated shaft extending distally from the housing, and an end effector supported by a distal portion of the elongated shaft. A tensile member extending through the elongated shaft is coupled to the first actuator and the end effector such that first actuator may be manipulated to induce motion of the end effector. A locking mechanism associated with the tensile member selectively impedes motion of the end effector. The locking mechanism includes a collet disposed about the tensile member and a collet clamp for receiving the collet. Receipt of the collet into the collet clamp induces radial compression of the collet to impede the motion of the tensile member therethrough. An actuation member extending through the elongated shaft induces insertion and withdrawal of the collet from the collet clamp. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:a housing supporting first and second actuators thereon, the first and second actuators adapted for manipulation by a user to control the instrument;an elongated shaft extending distally from the housing to define a longitudinal axis;an end effector supported by a distal portion of the elongated shaft, the end effector adapted for surgically treating tissue;at least one tensile member extending longitudinally through the elongated shaft, the at least one tensile member operatively coupled to the first actuator and to the end effector such that manipulation of the first actuator induces an attendant motion of the at least one tensile member, and motion of the at least one tensile member induces an attendant motion of the end effector; and a collet disposed radially about the at least one tensile member;', 'a collet clamp including a void defined therein, wherein receipt of the collet into the void induces radial compression of the collet to engage the at least one tensile member and to impede the motion of the tensile member through the collet, and ...

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Releasable Hanging System

Номер: US20120074275A1
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A releasable hanging system having a loop fastener component and a hook fastener component. The loop fastener component includes a flexible patch carrying a field of engageable fibers exposed on a front side of the patch and an adhesive on a back side of the patch. The hook fastener component includes a resin base carrying an array of male touch fastener elements. A significant majority of the male touch fastener elements each extend from the base to a distal tip to overhang the base in a single, common direction. The fastening system can be used to hang an object on a vertical surface such that the male touch fastener elements of the significant majority bear the weight of the object in a downward direction, and such that the significant majority of the male touch fastener elements are oriented so as not to inhibit lifting of the object in an upward direction. 1. A method of hanging an object on a vertical surface with a first field of touch fastener elements , the method comprising:selecting a desired orientation of the object with respect to the vertical surface;securing a second field of touch fastener elements to a back side of the object, one of the first and second touch fastener element fields comprising an array of male touch fastener elements each extending from a common base, the other of the first and second touch fastener element fields comprising a multiplicity of fibers distributed over an area and engageable by the male touch fastener elements; andhanging the object on the vertical surface with the fibers releasably engaged by the male touch fastener elements,wherein a significant majority of the male touch fastener elements are oriented to overhang the base in a single, common direction, each male touch fastener element of the significant majority extending from the base to a distal tip, and wherein the orientation of the significant majority of the male touch fastener elements is such that, with the object hanging on the vertical surface, the ...

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

SAFE TENDER LIFT

Номер: US20120141233A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention comprises of a tenderlift () for watercraft with a high safety standard, such as the safe picking up of the tender () by means of guide sticks (), curved elements (), deadrise elements (), tender locking () as well as for an easier positioning of the tender on the platform () with an integrated revolving plate () which) can be accordingly turned by coercion adjustment or by means of an operating cylinder (). In addition the swivel arms (, b) are concealed, so that no gap () can occur and no bruising of limbs or other means can occur. When the tenderlift () goes down, the integrated ladder (), lying under the platform (), automatically extends with the stroke (H), which has release elements () on the pivot bearing () 1. Tenderlift for watercrafts characterized in that the tenderlift has a platform , which positions and holds a tender in position by means of deadrise elements , guide sticks , curved element , tender locking or/and has a revolving plate or/and interlocking swivel arms with at least a U profile or/and a connecting ladder.2. Tenderlift according to characterized in that the guide sticks claim 1 , deadrise elements and tender locking are fixed on the revolving plate.3. Tenderlift according to characterized in that the two guide sticks stand nearer to each other than the two guide sticks.4. Tenderlift according to characterized in that the tender locking is carried out by means of latch lock or manually or power operated.5. Tenderlift according characterized in that hinges on the guide sticks claim 1 , the deadrise elements and the tender locking allow these parts to plunge under the hatch means so that on the platform with the integrated revolving plate a smooth as possible surface is created.6. Tenderlift according to characterized in that hinged rod is fixed to one of the swivel arms and cam claim 1 , resulting in a coercion rotation of the revolving plate whilst the lift stroke of the tenderlift is in operation.7. Tenderlift according to ...

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Ferrofluidic Lock

Номер: US20120179151A1
Автор: Mueller Peter Michael
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A surgical instrument includes a housing and an elongated shaft extending distally therefrom. The elongated shaft includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a flexible portion supported therebetween. The flexible portion permits pivotal movement of the distal portion of the elongated shaft and an end effector supported thereon. A locking mechanism is operatively associated with the flexible portion of the elongated shaft to selectively impede pivotal motion of the distal portion. The locking mechanism includes a fluid chamber defined within the flexible portion in which a variable viscosity fluid disposed. The variable viscosity fluid is responsive to the application of an electromagnetic field to exhibit increased rigidity in the presence of the electromagnetic field and reduced rigidity in the absence of the electromagnetic field. An electrical coil is arranged such that the electromagnetic field may be selectively induced by the delivery of electrical energy from a power source. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:a housing;an elongated shaft extending distally from the housing, the elongated shaft including a proximal portion defining a longitudinal axis, a distal portion, and at least one flexible portion supported between the proximal and distal portions to permit pivotal movement of the distal portion of the elongated shaft with respect to the longitudinal axis;an end effector supported by the distal portion of the elongated shaft, the end effector adapted for surgically treating tissue; and a fluid chamber defined within the flexible portion of the elongated shaft;', 'a variable viscosity fluid disposed within the fluid chamber, the variable viscosity fluid responsive to the application of an electromagnetic field such that the variable viscosity fluid exhibits an increased rigidity in the presence of the electromagnetic field and a reduced rigidity in the absence of the electromagnetic field; and', 'an electrical coil coupled to a power source and ...

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Particle Spraying

Номер: US20120181345A1
Автор: Mueller Peter J.
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A particle sprayer includes a source of discrete particles, a spray outlet coupled to the particle source, and a conduit extending from a pressurized fluid inlet to the spray outlet and configured to constrain a flow of carrier fluid to flow along the conduit toward the spray outlet to propel particles from the particle source away from the spray outlet. The particles including discrete fastening bits having one or more projections, with each projection having an overhanging head for snagging fibers. The particle sprayer may be used to spray fastening bits onto a surface, to turn the surface into a touch fastener. 1. A particle sprayer , comprising:a reservoir containing a multiplicity of particles;a valve in hydraulic communication with the reservoir for dispensing particles from the reservoir; anda spray outlet coupled to the reservoir for spraying particles dispensed by the valve;wherein the particles comprise discrete fastening bits, each bit having one or more projections, and each projection having an overhanging head for snagging fibers.2. (canceled)3. The particle sprayer of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir also contains a quantity of carrier fluid in which the particles are sprayed from the sprayer.4. The particle sprayer of claim 3 , wherein the carrier fluid is pressurized within the reservoir.5. (canceled)6. The particle sprayer of claim 3 , wherein the carrier fluid is motivated by a propellant also contained within the reservoir.7. (canceled)8. The particle sprayer of claim 3 , wherein the carrier fluid comprises an adhesive formulated to bond the sprayed particles onto a surface onto which they are sprayed.9. The particle sprayer of claim 3 , wherein the particles are suspended within the carrier fluid within the reservoir.10. The particle sprayer of claim 3 , wherein the carrier fluid is in liquid form within the reservoir.11. (canceled)12. The particle sprayer of claim 1 , wherein the bits are larger claim 1 , in an unstressed state claim 1 , than ...

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

TOUCH FASTENING

Номер: US20120267033A1
Автор: Mueller Peter J.
Принадлежит: VELCRO INDUSTRIES B.V.

Touch fastener products () are made by distributing a multiplicity of discrete fastening bits () over a support surface () and fixing the distributed bits () to the support surface (), such as by an adhesive (). Each bit () has opposite side surfaces () forming boundaries of surfaces defining projections () extending in different directions from the fastening bits (), at least one of the opposite side surfaces () being non-planar, and each projection () has an overhanging head (). As fixed, each bit () is oriented with at least one of its projection heads () raised from the support surface () to releasably engage fibers (). Bits () are made by pelletizing shaped rails (). Applications include securing floor coverings (). 1. A method of making a touch fastener product , the method comprisingdistributing a multiplicity of discrete fastening bits over a support surface, each bit having opposite side surfaces forming boundaries of surfaces defining projections extending in different directions from the fastening bits, at least one of the opposite side surfaces being non-planar, and each projection having an overhanging head; andfixing the distributed bits to the support surface, with each bit oriented with at least one of its projection heads raised from the support surface to releasably engage fibers.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein distributing the bits causes them to orient with at least one projection head raised from the support surface.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein distributing the bits comprises distributing a liquid onto the support surface claim 1 , the liquid containing the bits in suspension.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein distributing the bits comprises distributing the bits in a foam carrier that collapses on the support surface.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the support surface comprises both adhesive regions and non-adhesive regions claim 1 , and wherein distributing the bits comprises:distributing the bits over both the adhesive and non- ...

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22-11-2012 дата публикации

REDUCING ACCESS CONTENTION IN FLASH-BASED MEMORY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20120297128A1

Exemplary embodiments include a method for reducing access contention in a flash-based memory system, the method including selecting a chip stripe in a free state, from a memory device having a plurality of channels and a plurality of memory blocks, wherein the chip stripe includes a plurality of pages, setting the ship stripe to a write state, setting a write queue head in each of the plurality of channels, for each of the plurality of channels in the flash stripe, setting a write queue head to a first free page in a chip belonging to the channel from the chip stripe, allocating write requests according to a write allocation scheduler among the channels, generating a page write and in response to the page write, incrementing the write queue head, and setting the chip stripe into an on-line state when it is full. 1. A method for reducing access contention in a memory chip having a channel and a memory blocks , the method comprising:setting a write state and a write queue head within the channel;setting the write queue head to a first free page in the channel;allocating write requests according to a write allocation scheduler for the channel;generating a page write;in response to the page write, incrementing the write queue head;andsetting an on-line state in the channel.2. The method as claimed in further comprising triggering garbage collection.3. The method as claimed in wherein garbage collection is triggered in response to a change to the write state in the channel.4. The method as claimed in wherein garbage collection is triggered in response to reaching a predetermined threshold in the channel.5. The method as claimed in wherein garbage collection is triggered in response to a memory block becoming full.6. The method as claimed in wherein garbage collection comprises:setting a cleaning state in the channel;reading page meta-data and LBA-to-PBA mapping information;in response to a page being valid:reading full page data;obtaining a target location for the page; ...

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Releasable Hanging System

Номер: US20130008013A1
Принадлежит:

A releasable hanging system having a loop fastener component and a hook fastener component. The loop fastener component includes a flexible patch carrying a field of engageable fibers exposed on a front side of the patch and an adhesive on a back side of the patch. The hook fastener component includes a resin base carrying an array of male touch fastener elements. A significant majority of the male touch fastener elements each extend from the base to a distal tip to overhang the base in a single, common direction. The fastening system can be used to hang an object on a vertical surface such that the male touch fastener elements of the significant majority bear the weight of the object in a downward direction, and such that the significant majority of the male touch fastener elements are oriented so as not to inhibit lifting of the object in an upward direction. 1. A method of hanging an object on a vertical surface with a first field of touch fastener elements , the method comprising:selecting a desired orientation of the object with respect to the vertical surface;securing a second field of touch fastener elements to a back side of the object, one of the first and second touch fastener element fields comprising an array of male touch fastener elements each extending from a common base, the other of the first and second touch fastener element fields comprising a multiplicity of fibers distributed over an area and engageable by the male touch fastener elements; andhanging the object on the vertical surface with the fibers releasably engaged by the male touch fastener elements,wherein a significant majority of the male touch fastener elements are oriented to overhang the base in a single, common direction, each male touch fastener element of the significant majority extending from the base to a distal tip, and wherein the orientation of the significant majority of the male touch fastener elements is such that, with the object hanging on the vertical surface, the ...

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Articulating Surgical Apparatus

Номер: US20130023872A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

An endoscopic instrument includes a housing having shaft extending therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough. The shaft includes an articulating section disposed thereon. The articulating section has a central annulus extending therealong and first and second pluralities of bores. The first plurality of bores configured to receive corresponding tendons therethrough and the second plurality of bores configured to receive corresponding conductive leads therethrough. An end effector assembly operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft including a pair of first and second jaw members. The corresponding conductive leads transition from a first state for enabling articulation of the shaft about the articulating section, to a second state for disabling articulation of the shaft about the articulating section. 1. An endoscopic instrument , comprising:a housing having shaft extending therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough, the shaft including an articulating section disposed thereon, the articulating section having a central annulus extending therealong and first and second pluralities of bores, the first plurality of bores configured to receive corresponding tendons therethrough and the second plurality of bores configured to receive a corresponding conductive leads therethrough; andan end effector assembly operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft configured for treating tissue includes a pair of first and second jaw members,wherein the corresponding conductive leads transition from a first state for enabling articulation of the shaft about the articulating section, to a second state for disabling articulation of the shaft about the articulating section.2. An endoscopic instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the articulating section is further defined by a plurality of links aligned along a length of the articulating section.3. An endoscopic instrument according to claim 2 , wherein each link of the plurality of links ...

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Articulating Surgical Apparatus

Номер: US20130023915A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

An endoscopic instrument includes a housing having shaft. The shaft includes an articulating section disposed thereon. The articulating section includes a plurality of annular stationary and rotatable links arranged in an alternating configuration therealong. Each link of the plurality of rotatable links seated within a corresponding stationary link of the plurality of stationary links to collectively define a central annulus therethrough. An end effector assembly operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft includes a pair of first and second jaw members. An articulation catheter operably disposed through the central annulus is configured to rotate the rotatable links with respect to the stationary links to articulate the shaft about the articulating section. 1. An endoscopic instrument , comprising:a housing having a shaft extending therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough, the shaft including an articulating section, the articulating section having a plurality of stationary and rotatable links arranged in an alternating configuration along the articulating section, each rotatable link of the plurality of rotatable links rotatably seated within a corresponding stationary link of the plurality of stationary links to collectively define a central annulus therethrough;an end effector assembly operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft including a pair of first and second jaw members; andan articulation catheter operably disposed through the central annulus and configured to rotate the rotatable links with respect to the stationary links to articulate the shaft about the articulating section.2. An endoscopic instrument according to claim 1 , wherein each stationary link of the plurality stationary links includes a first plurality of bores configured to receive a corresponding plurality of tendons therethrough claim 1 , the plurality of tendons configured to maintain the plurality of stationary links and rotatable links in a relatively ...

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Coaxial Coil Lock

Номер: US20130023923A1
Автор: Peter M. Mueller
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A surgical instrument includes a housing and an elongated shaft extending distally therefrom. The elongated shaft includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a flexible portion supported therebetween. The flexible portion permits pivotal movement of the distal portion of the elongated shaft and an end effector supported thereon. A locking mechanism is operatively associated with the flexible portion of the elongated shaft to selectively impede pivotal motion of the distal portion. The locking mechanism includes a locking coil disposed about an axis defined by the flexible portion of the elongated shaft. A distal end of the locking coil is coupled to the distal portion of the elongated shaft, and a proximal end of the locking coil is rotatable about the longitudinal axis to laterally approximate the locking coil to flexible portion, and thus frictionally engage the flexible portion of the elongated shaft to selectively impede articulating motion thereof.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Articulating Surgical Apparatus

Номер: US20130023924A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

An endoscopic instrument includes a housing having shaft. The shaft includes an articulating section disposed thereon. An end effector assembly operatively connects to a distal end of the shaft and is configured to treat tissue. A plurality of tendons operably couples to the articulating section and is translatable along a longitudinal axis to effect articulation of the shaft about the articulating section. Each of the tendons includes a respective locking ferrule disposed thereon. A locking catheter is disposed within the shaft and between the plurality of tendons to selectively engage each respective locking ferrule. The locking catheter is rotatable within the shaft from a first position to allow articulation of the shaft about the articulating section, to a second position to prevent articulation of the shaft. 1. An endoscopic instrument , comprising:a housing having a shaft extending therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough, the shaft including an articulating section disposed thereon;an end effector assembly operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft and configured to treat tissue;a plurality of tendons operably coupled to the articulating section, each tendon of the plurality of tendons translatable along the longitudinal axis to effect articulation of the shaft about the articulating section thereof, each tendon of the plurality of tendons including a respective locking ferrule disposed thereon; anda generally elongated locking catheter disposed within the shaft and between the plurality of tendons configured to selectively engage the locking ferrules, the locking catheter rotatable within the shaft from a first position, wherein the locking catheter is disengaged from the locking ferrules to allow axial movement of the plurality of tendons including along the longitudinal axis to articulate the shaft, to a second position, wherein the locking catheter is engaged with the locking ferrules to prevent axial movement of the plurality of ...

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Articulating Surgical Apparatus

Номер: US20130023925A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

An endoscopic instrument includes a housing having shaft extending therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough. The shaft includes an articulating portion disposed thereon. An end effector assembly operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft configured to treat tissue includes a pair of first and second jaw members. A locking tube is coaxially disposed on the shaft is movable along the longitudinal axis. The locking tube is movable along an outer surface of the shaft from a retracted position such that the shaft may be articulated transversely across the longitudinal axis, to an extended position such that the shaft is locked in a fixed position along the longitudinal axis. 1. An endoscopic instrument , comprising:a housing having shaft extending therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough, the shaft including an articulating portion disposed thereon;an end effector assembly operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft configured for treating tissue includes a pair of first and second jaw members; anda locking tube coaxially disposed on the shaft and axially movable along the longitudinal axis, the locking tube movable along an outer surface of the shaft from a retracted position for articulating the shaft transversely across the longitudinal axis, to an extended position for locking the shaft in a fixed position along the longitudinal axis.2. An endoscopic instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the articulating portion of the shaft is defined by a plurality of articulating links that are operably coupled to a pair of articulation dials of the endoscopic instrument via a plurality of tendons claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of the plurality of links is cocylindrical with the shaft.3. An endoscopic instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of articulating links collectively define a central passageway and a plurality of radially located passageways claim 1 , the central passageway configured to receive a drive ...

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

NOVEL NIDDM REGIMEN

Номер: US20130030053A1
Принадлежит: Novo Nordisk A/S

The present invention relates to the use of a short-acting oral hypoglycemic agent and to a novel regimen in the treatment of type 2 diabetes in which the endogenous secretion of insulin is stimulated in connection with meals by administering in connection with the meals a short-acting oral hypoglycaemic agent. Also, the present invention relates to a method of achieving significantly improvement in the glycaemic control by a combined use of repaglinide and metformin in NIDDM patients poorly controlled on metformin alone. 1. A method for treating non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), said method comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment N-[(trans-4-isopropylcyclohexyl)-carbonyl]-D-phenylalanine in combination with metformin. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/447,837, filed Apr. 16, 2012, which is a continuation of 13/155,016, filed Jun. 7, 2011, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/892,207, filed Sep. 28, 2010, now abandoned, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/350,616, filed Jan. 8, 2009, now abandoned, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/843,296, filed Aug. 22, 2007, now abandoned, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/137,864, filed May 26, 2005, now abandoned, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/376,357, filed Feb. 27, 2003, now abandoned, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/459,526, filed Dec. 13, 1999, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,677,358, which is a continuation of International Patent Application PCT/DK98/00248, filed Jun. 12, 1998, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119 of Danish Application No. PA1997 0694, filed Jun. 13, 1997 and of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/063,368, filed Oct. 29, 1997, the contents of which are fully incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to the use of a short-acting oral hypoglycemic agent and to a novel ...

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

NON-NEWTONIAN STRESS THICKENING FLUID VIBRATION DAMPER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20130038112A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vibration damper for a vehicle seat back is disclosed. The vibration damper includes an enclosure provided inside the upper end of a vehicle seat back. The enclosure includes a plurality of projections, preferably in the form of spaced apart, vertically extending pins, extending from one or more interior walls of the enclosure. A non-newtonian stress thickening fluid is provided within the enclosure. When the seat back is at rest the stress thickening fluid is free flowing within the enclosure. When the seat back is moved the stress thickening fluid is acted upon by the walls of the enclosure, the internally mounted pins, or both. As the walls and pins push on the fluid it comes under shear stress which causes the fluid to harden. As the pin passes through the hardened fluid they absorb energy and dampen the motion. 1. A vibration damper for a seat back for a vehicle comprising:an enclosure having an interior wall and a projection extending from said interior wall; anda stress thickening fluid contained within said enclosure.2. The vibration damper for a seat back of wherein said enclosure is die cast.3. The vibration damper for a seat back of wherein said enclosure is injection molded.4. The vibration damper for a seat back of wherein said enclosure is composed of a polymerized material.5. The vibration damper for a seat back of wherein said projection is a pin.6. The vibration damper for a seat back of wherein said enclosure includes a second wall and wherein said projection is a plurality of projections claim 1 , said projections extending from said walls of said housing.7. The vibration damper for a seat back of wherein said projection is at least one pin.8. The vibration damper for a seat back of wherein said at least one pin includes a plurality of pins.9. The vibration damper for a seat back of wherein said enclosure includes a vertical direction and a horizontal direction and wherein said plurality of pins are vertically mounted.10. The vibration damper ...

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Using Augmented Reality Vision System in Surgical Procedures

Номер: US20130038707A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A system and method for improving a surgeon's vision by overlaying augmented reality information onto a video image of the surgical site. A high definition video camera sends a video image in real time. Prior to the surgery, a pre-operative image is created from MRI, x-ray, ultrasound, or other method of diagnosis using imaging technology. The pre-operative image is stored within the computer. The computer processes the pre-operative image to decipher organs, anatomical geometries, vessels, tissue planes, orientation, and other structures. As the surgeon performs the surgery, the AR controller augments the real time video image with the processed pre-operative image and displays the augmented image on an interface to provide further guidance to the surgeon during the surgical procedure.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Using a Remote Control System in Surgical Procedures

Номер: US20130041368A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A system and method for using a remote control to control an electrosurgical instrument, where the remote control includes at least one momentum sensor. As the surgeon rotates their hand mimicking movements of a handheld electrosurgical instrument, the movements are translated and sent to the remote controlled (RC) electrosurgical instrument. The surgeon uses an augmented reality (AR) vision system to assist the surgeon in viewing the surgical site. Additionally, the surgeon can teach other doctors how to perform the surgery by sending haptic feedback to slave controllers. Also, the surgeon can transfer control back and forth between the master and slave controller to allow a learning surgeon to perform the surgery, but still allow the surgeon to gain control of the surgery whenever needed. Also, the surgeon could be located at a remote location and perform the surgery with the assistance of the AR vision system. 1. A method for performing an electrosurgical procedure , the method comprising:generating a pre-operative image of an anatomical section of a patient;analyzing the pre-operative image to generate data about the anatomical section of the patient to assist a user during surgery;receiving a real time video signal of a surgical site within the patient;displaying on a user interface the analyzed data with the video signal;inserting a remote controlled electrosurgical instrument within the patient, wherein the remote controlled electrosurgical instrument is configured to communicate with a remote;moving, rotating, or selecting a button on the remote in a similar manner to a hand-held electrosurgical instrument while the user uses the user interface to view the surgical site; andmoving, rotating, or performing other action by the remote controlled surgical instrument based on movements or actions of the remote.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprisingselecting a second remote controlled electrosurgical instrument using a user interface on the remote ...

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

Surgical Forceps

Номер: US20130046303A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. One (or both) of the first and second jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes a longitudinally-extending blade channel defined therein. An electrical cutting insert is releasably engageable within the blade channel of the jaw member such that the jaw member is transitionable between a mechanical cutting mode, wherein the electrical cutting insert is disengaged from the jaw member to permit reciprocation of a knife blade through the blade channel for mechanically cutting tissue grasped between the jaw members, and an electrical cutting mode, wherein the electrical cutting insert is engaged within the blade channel of the jaw member for electrically cutting tissue grasped between the jaw members. 1. A forceps , comprising:an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members, at least one of the first and second jaw members moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween, at least one of the jaw members including a longitudinally-extending blade channel defined therein; andan electrical cutting insert releasably engageable within the blade channel of the at least one jaw member;wherein, the at least one jaw member is transitionable between a mechanical cutting mode, wherein the electrical cutting insert is disengaged from the at least one jaw member to permit reciprocation of a knife blade through the blade channel for mechanically cutting tissue grasped between the jaw members, and an electrical cutting mode, wherein the electrical cutting insert is engaged within the blade channel of the at least one jaw member for electrically cutting tissue grasped between the jaw members.2. The forceps according to claim 1 , further comprising an electrical connection member ...

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

Surgical Forceps

Номер: US20130046306A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A forceps includes an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members. One or both of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One or both of the jaw members includes a jaw frame including an engagement recess defined on each lateral side thereof and a replaceable component configured for slidable positioning about the jaw frame. The replaceable component includes an outer jaw housing having an engagement tang disposed on each lateral side thereof. The engagement tangs are configured to engage the engagement recesses of the jaw frame upon slidable positioning of the replaceable component about the jaw frame to secure the replaceable component to the jaw frame. The replaceable component includes an electrically conductive tissue sealing plate engaged to the outer jaw housing to define a tissue sealing surface. 1. A forceps , comprising:an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members, at least one of the first and second jaw members moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween, at least one of the jaw members including:a jaw frame including an engagement recess defined on each lateral side thereof; anda replaceable component configured for slidable positioning about the jaw frame, the replaceable component including an outer jaw housing having an engagement tang disposed on each lateral side thereof, the engagement tangs configured to engage the engagement recesses of the jaw frame upon slidable positioning of the replaceable component about the jaw frame to secure the replaceable component to the jaw frame, the replaceable component including an electrically conductive tissue sealing plate engaged to the outer jaw housing to define a tissue sealing surface.2. The forceps according to claim 1 , wherein the tissue sealing plate and the outer jaw housing each ...

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

Surgical Forceps

Номер: US20130046337A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. One or both of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One or both of the jaw members includes a jaw frame and a replaceable component engageable with the jaw frame. The replaceable component includes one or more engagement members configured to engage a corresponding engagement member(s) disposed on the jaw frame to secure the replaceable component to the jaw frame. The engagement member(s) is transitionable from a new state to a used state, wherein, in the used state, the engagement member(s) is incapable of reengaging the corresponding engagement member(s). 1. A forceps , comprising:an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members, at least one of the first and second jaw members moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween, at least one of the jaw members including a jaw frame and a replaceable component engageable with the jaw frame, the replaceable component including at least one engagement member configured to engage a corresponding engagement member disposed on the jaw frame to secure the replaceable component to the jaw frame, the at least one engagement member transitionable from a new state to a used state, wherein, in the used state, the at least one engagement member is incapable of reengaging the corresponding engagement member.2. The forceps according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the new state claim 1 , the at least one engagement member and the corresponding engagement member define complementary configurations and claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the used state claim 1 , the at least one engagement member and the corresponding engagement member define incompatible configurations.3. The forceps according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one engagement member is ...

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

LIGHT-WEIGHT PLATFORM HAVING STAIRS

Номер: US20130047909A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
Принадлежит:

The invention comprises a segmented platform () for watercraft which, which serves as a stair lift, swimplatform or gangway and can be lowered by an active or passive cylinder () and a parallelogram (). The platform () consists of plates () and optional lateral lifting bodies (), as well as of a locker () whereby the whole unit can be tilted up by the bearing () attached to the side plates () and in addition a down stroke (HHH) is created by a second parallelogram () or pivot mean (), therefor the watercraft takes up less space when not in use. The plates () can have a cover () in the form of a strap () and when lifting the plates () a higher safety for people is made possible. 1. Platform for watercraft characterized in that the platform has a pivot plate on which , by means of a bearing in combination with a side plate can be tilted upwards and downwards or/and when the platform is in a vertical position a down stroke and a stroke is activated by mean or/and on the platform lifting bodies are fixed or/and on plates a cover is fixed.2. Platform according to characterized in that the platform has a pivot plate claim 1 , on both sides of which a parallelogram is fixed on which plates are mounted by means of step bearing and the platform has at least a cylinder and so that the plates travel downwards or are height adjustable and that the platform has a locker or and a lifting latch or and a gangway latch or and a railing or a railing in combination with a lifting body.3. Platform according to characterized in that the platform has a blind with guide pulleys on the plates and a strap and thereby a cover is formed when lowering the plates.4. Platform according to characterized in that the blind is spring loaded or force-controlled or and a spring stretches the strap.5. Platform according to characterized in that with the platform in the locked position by means of the locker the plates remain in an angle-constant position by the movement of the parallelogram with a ...

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

STERN SEGMENTS THAT CAN BE LOWERED FOR A WATER VEHICLE

Номер: US20130047910A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a folding frame () which is foldable and or adjustable in height and or displaceable in the longitudinal direction and has adjustable step means () and these remain positionally stable when the folding frame () is unfolded and if necessary a gas spring () coupled with a pressureless switch () or quick release means () can raise the folding frame () at any time. The folding frame () optionally has a cover () and the step means () have rail elements (), wherein the corresponding folding and displacement of a tender on the folding frame () takes place by means of sensors and a controller (). The folding frame () has a rotating folding frame () that can be offset and optionally a telescoping gangway (). 1112106965163012106965162630. A folding frame () characterized in that the folding frame () has a swiveling means () with a locking means () mechanically engaging thereon or a stop valve () and/or a gas spring () and adjustable step means () and is attached to a platform () or that the folding frame () has a swiveling means () with a locking means () mechanically engaging thereon or a stop valve () and/or a gas spring () and adjustable step means () and a lockable lifting means () and is fastened to a platform ().211. The folding frame () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the folding frame () is a circumferential claim 1 , torsionally stiff claim 1 , U-shaped formation and represents a railing and this can be tubular round or oval or angular.3162646865. The folding frame () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the hydraulic cylinder () has a pressureless switch () or a quick release means () claim 1 , the gas spring () is permanently pressure-acting or tension-acting or lockable is.4123102273023102625252234262730. The folding frame () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the swiveling means () has a rotation active means () with a locking means () and that the swiveling means () is attached to the stern () or to the ...

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Surgical Instrument Configured for Use with Interchangeable Hand Grips

Номер: US20130053843A1
Автор: Mueller Peter Michael
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical instrument is provided and includes a housing having a shaft that extends therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough, and supports an end effector having opposing jaw members at a distal end thereof. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly that includes a movable handle and a fixed handle. The fixed handle is adapted to couple to one or more selectively removable grips and the movable handle is configured to impart movement of one or more movable jaw members operably associated with the end effector. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgical instrument , comprising:a housing having a shaft that extends therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough, and supports an end effector having opposing jaw members at a distal end thereof;a handle assembly including a movable handle configured to impart movement of at least one of the jaw members operably associated with the end effector and a fixed handle including an internal frame assembly adapted to couple to at least one selectively removable hand grip,wherein the at least one selectively removable hand grip includes at least one data chip in communication with a USB port disposed on the hand grip.22. The surgical instrument according to claim 21 , wherein the at least one selectively removable hand grip further includes at least one cavity defined therein configured to removably receive a load that is weighted to balance one of the at least one selectively removable hand grip and surgical instrument23. The surgical instrument according to claim 21 , wherein the at least one selectively removable hand grip is configured to operably couple to a source of electrosurgical energy that supplies electrosurgical energy to the electrosurgical instrument.24. The surgical instrument according to claim 21 , wherein the at least one data chip includes information pertaining to at least one of: a specific user's settings; data logging of one of the at least one selectively removable hand grip and ...

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Tender mount

Номер: US20130055945A1
Автор: Peter A. Mueller
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention comprises a tender pick up ( 1 ) having the appropriately formed retainer ( 4 ) hinged on a chock ( 2 ). The retainer ( 4 ) is manually or by means of cylinder ( 5 ) and spring ( 6 ) preloaded and slip-free, and clamps a tender ( 22 ) with docking mean ( 29 ). If necessary, the use of sensors ( 30 ) register the exact position, before the appropriate functions are activated by the controller ( 19 ). Is a drop down stair ( 8 ) or a platform ( 80 ) or a deck ( 51 ) fixed onto the transom ( 20 ) of the watercraft, then by using the swiveling arms ( 7 ) the tender ( 22 ) is tilted out when lowering or extended by a sledge ( 81 ). The weight of the platform ( 80 ) or stair ( 8 ) and the tender pick up ( 1 ) can be compensated by means of the static lifting force of the lifting body ( 14 ). To bring up the platform ( 80 ) or stair ( 8 ) safely, a gas spring ( 37 ) can be used as a supportive measure.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Electrosurgical Instrument

Номер: US20130072927A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

An electrosurgical forceps is provided with a shaft that extends from a housing of the electrosurgical forceps. An end effector assembly includes a pair of first and second jaw members pivotably coupled to one another via a pivot pin. One or both of the first and second jaw members may be movable from an open position for positioning tissue therebetween to a clamping position for grasping tissue. A detent is operably disposed proximal the pivot pin and extends radially outward from a proximal flange of one of the jaw members. The detent is configured to releasably engage a corresponding slot disposed on a proximal flange of the other jaw member. The detent and slot are configured to control a gap distance between the first and second jaw members when the first and second jaw members are in the clamping position. 1. An electrosurgical forceps , comprising:an end effector assembly including a pair of first and second jaw members pivotably coupled to one another via a pivot pin, at least one of the first and second jaw members movable from an open position for positioning tissue therebetween to a clamping position for grasping tissue; anda detent operably disposed proximal the pivot pin and extending radially outward from a proximal flange of one of the jaw members, the detent configured to releasably engage a corresponding slot disposed on a proximal flange of the other jaw member, the detent and slot configured to control a gap distance between the first and second jaw members when the first and second jaw members are in the clamping position.2. An electrosurgical forceps according to claim 1 , wherein the slot includes a generally arcuate configuration that is configured to accommodate pivotable movement of the movable jaw member.3. An electrosurgical forceps according to claim 1 , wherein the slot includes an opening configured to receive the detent and is defined by two sidewalls joined by a distal wall.4. An electrosurgical forceps according to claim 3 , wherein ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Surgical Tissue Occluding Device

Номер: US20130079760A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. In the approximated position, the jaw members cooperate to define a cavity that is configured to house tissue grasped between the jaw members. An injectable material configured for injection into the cavity defined by the jaw members is also provided. The injectable material is configured to substantially surround tissue housed within the cavity. The injectable material is transitionable from a first state, facilitating injection of the injectable material into the cavity, to a second state, wherein the injectable material forms about tissue housed within the cavity to occlude tissue. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween, wherein, in the approximated position, the jaw members cooperate to define a cavity that is configured to house tissue grasped between the jaw members; andan injectable material configured for injection into the cavity defined by the jaw members to substantially surround tissue housed therein, the injectable material transitionable from a first state, facilitating injection of the injectable material into the cavity, to a second state, wherein the injectable material forms about tissue housed within the cavity to occlude tissue.2. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , further comprising a replaceable material reservoir cartridge configured to retain the injectable material therein.3. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the injectable material is transitionable from a fluid state claim 1 , facilitating injection of the injectable material into the cavity claim 1 , to a solid state claim 1 , wherein the injectable ...

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Surgical Instrument Shafts and Methods of Manufacturing Shafts for Surgical Instruments

Номер: US20130082035A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A method of manufacturing a shaft of a surgical instrument including forming a proximal segment of the shaft to include one or more features for operably engaging the shaft to a first component of the surgical instrument, forming a distal segment of the shaft to include one or more features for operably engaging the shaft to a second component of the surgical instrument and forming an intermediate segment of the shaft. The proximal segment is welded to a proximal end of the intermediate segment; and the distal segment is welded to a distal end of the intermediate segment. The proximal and distal segments are welded to the intermediate segment such that the one or more features thereof are aligned in a pre-determined orientation relative to one another. 1. A method of manufacturing a shaft of a surgical instrument , comprising:forming a proximal segment of the shaft to include at least one feature for operably engaging the shaft to a first component of the surgical instrument;forming a distal segment of the shaft to include at least one feature for operably engaging the shaft to a second component of the surgical instrument;forming an intermediate segment of the shaft;welding the proximal segment of the shaft to a proximal end of the intermediate segment; andwelding the distal segment of the shaft to a distal end of the intermediate segment, wherein the welding of at least one of the proximal segment and the distal segment to the intermediate segment is configured such that the at least one feature of the proximal and distal segments are aligned in a pre-determined orientation relative to one another.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the proximal segment and the distal segment is welded to the intermediate segment via laser welding.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the proximal segment and the distal segment is welded to the intermediate segment via spin-welding.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

External Cooling Devices And Systems For Surgical Instruments

Номер: US20130085490A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A surgical system includes a portable surgical instrument and a sleeve. The portable surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly and a housing operably coupled to the end effector assembly. The housing includes a generator and a battery assembly coupled thereto and configured to supply energy to the end effector assembly for treating tissue. The sleeve is shaped complementarily to the housing and is removably positionable about the housing. The sleeve is configured to cool the housing and/or remove heat from the housing to inhibit overheating of the generator and/or the battery assembly.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

SECURING THE PLATFORM ON A WATERCRAFT

Номер: US20130112132A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
Принадлежит:

A securing device for a lowerable platform on a watercraft, wherein a lowering of the platform by way of a technical device that is mounted on the tail of the watercraft is only activated after the height and steering positions of the technical device have been adjusted and secured by sensors. 1. A securing means for a lowerable platform on a watercraft , wherein a lowering of the platform by way of technical means that are mounted on the tail of the watercraft is only activated after the height and steering positions of the technical means have been adjusted and secured by means of sensors.2. The securing means according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment of the height position of the technical means is achieved by means of an operative means claim 1 , the adjustment of the steering position is achieved manually by means of a steering wheel or by means of an auxiliary drive on the steering system.3. The securing means according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment of the height position or the adjustment of the steering position of the technical means is achieved automatically by means of a controller by pressing the switch.4. The securing means according to claim 1 , wherein the correct adjustment of the height position or/and of the steering position is mediated via an optical or/and acoustic control on the dashboard.5. The securing means according to claim 4 , wherein the optical control is a control light in a flash mode for as long as the operation of the platform cannot be implemented and that changes to a continuous light mode as soon as the platform is ready for upward or downward motion.6. The securing means according to claim 1 , wherein any lowering of the platform is dependent on the engine speed control or/and gear lever position claim 1 , and in that any raising of the platform is not dependent on the same.7. The securing means according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , before lowering the platform claim 1 , the locking element is relieved and/or opened ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

HYBRID CYLINDER

Номер: US20130133512A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to a hybrid working cylinder () which may be a hydraulic or pneumatic or electric working cylinder or rotary drive and a gas spring () assists the stroke (H) of a piston rod () in a power direction and, if required, a position of the stroke (H) can be blocked by means of a stroke locking mechanism () or a blocking valve () in the event of failure of the hybrid working cylinder () or of the working means, the gas spring () can move the entire system () into a predetermined stroke position, and the gas spring () is attached, in the hybrid working cylinder () or outside the latter, to the axles () or between a platform () and the parallelogram (). Furthermore, the gas spring cylinder () of the gas spring () may serve as a piston rod (). 1. A hybrid working cylinder , whereinthe hybrid working cylinder includes a hollow spindle and a hollow-bore piston rod with an integrated gas spring therein that is supported on the inner part of the piston rod and the floor bearing, or that the gas spring cylinder serves as piston rod and acts upon the cylinder floor.21. The hybrid working cylinder () according to claim 1 , whereinan axial bearing is located on the gas spring, and the gas spring rotates together with the hollow spindle or is inactive together with the same.3. The hybrid working cylinder according to claim 1 , whereina piston with piston seal is mounted on the gas spring cylinder.4. The hybrid working cylinder according to claim 1 , whereinthe stroke locking mechanism is made up of a lifting magnet and a blocking disc, and the blocking disc includes a toothing or a perforated mask, as well as an emergency actuation or/and a remote cable.51. The hybrid working cylinder () according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': '1', 'the gas spring includes a blocking valve and can be actuated by means of a lifting magnet on the hybrid working cylinder () directly or via remote cable, and includes an emergency actuation.'}6. The hybrid working cylinder according to ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

COUPLEABLE DRIVE

Номер: US20130134009A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to a basic drive (), which, by means of few manual actions, can be coupled securely and with an exact fit to desired modules () one or more times by means of a quick-acting closure (), and which has different technical functions, ranging from the lifting functions by means of a spindle lift module (), gas spring (), electromagnetic locking mechanism (), turning module (), controller () and sensor module (), through to the basic drive (), to which a solar cell enclosure () may be attached. 1. A basic drive with coupleable module , whereinthe basic drive comprises a motor, a transmission, a receiving profile and a cable insertion site, and the output shaft is sealed by means of seal to be water- and particle-proof and the contacted cable insertion site is sealed by means of seal to be water- and particle-proof, and the basic drive is coupleable with the module by means of the quick-acting closure, in a manner that is flush, centered, torsion-proof, and in that between the basic drive and quick-acting closure there is located a seal, or/and in that at least one filter with a channel is mounted on basic drive, or/and in that a contact location is present, or/and in that a seal, a filter, a channel and a coupling nut are mounted on the spindle lift module on the piston rod.2. The basic drive with coupleable module according to claim 1 ,whereina distance sensor with a distance measurement sensor and a contact stop are located between the basic drive and the module.3. The basic drive with coupleable module according to claim 1 ,whereina torsion-proofing pin is located on the basic drive, and in that the coupling nut includes a security screw.4. The basic drive with coupleable module according to claim 1 ,whereinat least two flattened parts are located at the receiving profile, and in that the partial threads are located on the coupling nut, or in that a bayonet guide is mounted on the receiving profile, and in that a bayonet cam is mounted on the ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Coupling Mechanisms for Surgical Instruments

Номер: US20130138129A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A surgical instrument includes a shaft defining a longitudinal axis therethrough and having an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end thereof. The shaft includes first and second shaft components that are releasably engageable with one another. A drive sleeve is disposed within the shaft and is longitudinally translatable relative to the shaft to transition the end effector assembly between a first state and a second state. The drive sleeve includes first and second drive sleeve components that are releasably engageable with one another. A coupling mechanism includes one or more shaft cantilever springs configured to releasably engage the first and second shaft components to one another and one or more drive sleeve cantilever springs configured to releasably engage the first and second drive sleeve components to one another. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:a shaft defining a longitudinal axis therethrough and having an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end thereof, the shaft including first and second shaft components that are releasably engageable with one another;a drive sleeve disposed within the shaft and longitudinally translatable relative to the shaft to transition the end effector assembly between a first state and a second state, the drive sleeve including first and second drive sleeve components that are releasably engageable with one another; anda coupling mechanism including:at least one shaft cantilever spring, the shaft cantilever spring configured to engage the first shaft component at a first end thereof and configured to engage the second shaft component at a second end thereof to releasably engage the first and second shaft components to one another; andat least one drive sleeve cantilever spring coupled to the at least one shaft cantilever spring, the drive sleeve cantilever spring configured to engage the first drive sleeve component at a first end thereof and configured to engage the second drive sleeve component at a ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Surgical Instrument With Resilient Driving Member and Related Methods of Use

Номер: US20130190753A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A forceps is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly operatively connects to a distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of first and second jaw members. One or both of the first and second jaw members is movable relative to the other jaw member from a clamping position to an open position. A resilient member operably couples to at least one of the first and second jaw members. The resilient member is configured to bias the first and second jaw members in the clamping position and provide a closure force on tissue disposed therebetween. 1. An endoscopic forceps , comprising:an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end;an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of the shaft, the end effector assembly including a pair of first and second jaw members, at least one of the first and second jaw members movable relative to the other from a clamping position wherein the first and second jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween to an open position wherein the first and second jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another;a cam member configured to translate along a longitudinal axis defined through the shaft;a drive rod configured to translate along the longitudinal axis of the shaft;a resilient member disposed proximate to at least one of the jaw members and configured to operably couple a distal end of the of the drive rod to a proximal end of the cam member, wherein at least one of the first and second jaw members includes at least one cam slot defined therein is configured to receive the cam member such that upon movement thereof rotates the first and second jaw members from the clamping position to the open position.2. An endoscopic forceps according to claim 1 , wherein the type of resilient member is selected from the group consisting of a compression spring and a leaf spring.3. An endoscopic forceps according to claim 1 , further comprising a housing having a handle that extends ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

ISOTOPIC ABUNDANCE IN ATOM TRAP TRACE ANALYSIS

Номер: US20130214143A1
Принадлежит:

A method and system for detecting ratios and amounts of isotopes of noble gases. The method and system is constructed to be able to measure noble gas isotopes in water and ice, which helps reveal the geological age of the samples and understand their movements. The method and system uses a combination of a cooled discharge source, a beam collimator, a beam slower and magneto-optic trap with a laser to apply resonance frequency energy to the noble gas to be quenched and detected.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

STERN HATCH MEANS

Номер: US20130220207A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to a foldout stern-lowering means () which constitutes an integral part of the watercraft () and has at least three sectors (A, B, C) which can be walked on and optionally three further sectors (D, E, F) which can be walked on, with three different foldout modes: gangway, stairs and tender, with a safety means on the lifting means () in order always to return the stern-lowering means () into the starting position, and a safety means by means of an emergency lifting means () for people, and also to compensate for the additional weight of a stern-lowering means () by means of buoyancy means (a) and to increase the comfort while underway and before anchoring, assisted by slosh plates (). 1. A stern hatch means ,whereinthe stern hatch means includes at least three sectors which can be walked on and of which at least one sector represents a staircase, and sector is located on the underside of the sectors, or in that the stern hatch means includes five sectors which can be walked on and of which two which two sectors which can be walked on are located adjacently relative to each other and represent a staircase or a gangway staircase, or in that a stern hatch means includes six sectors which can be walked on and of which the extension can be extended or/and buoyancy means are mounted on the stern.2. The stem hatch means according to claim 1 ,whereinthe stern hatch means includes a water run-off, or/and a hatch element or a foldout element, or/and a foldout hand rail, or/and a runner element set, or/and in that the hatch element is folded at a time delay when the stern hatch means is folded out.3. The stern hatch means according to .whereinthe stern hatch means is held by a lever element, and the same is mounted on a lift motor, and in that a block acts on the lift motor, and in that the lift motor can be decoupled from the shaft by means of the slotted toothing on the connecting wheels, compression spring and mounting screw, and a gas spring acts on ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

CUBE CONNECTION

Номер: US20130220958A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to a cube () that connects straight pipes () or bent pipes () with a minimum number of threaded holes () to a node () by means of connecting means () and/or a joint (), and the bent pipes () are connected to the corresponding nodes () by means of threaded holes () that are bored at an angle and a flexible bend-clamping device () or bend-expanding means () or a joint (). 14. A cube () ,characterized{'b': 4', '2', '2', '3', '5', '1', '1', '1', '10', '11', '14, 'i': 'a', 'in that the cube () includes straight pipes () or/and curved pipes () that are mounted on nodes () with the minimum possible number of visible threaded holes (), and constituting by way of connecting means () or/and joint () an area-shaped or cuboid-shaped or round-shaped piece of furniture, and in that the connecting means () can be a bend-clamping device () or a clamping device () or a bend-expanding device (),'}24. The cube () according to claim 1 ,characterized{'b': 3', '5', '5', '13', '3', '5, 'in that the node () has a threaded hole () that is drilled at an angle relative to the right-angle threaded hole () that extends relative to the center (Z) and includes a single or a plurality of maintenance holes (), or in that node () with a threaded hole () that is externally centered.'}34. The cube () according to claim 1 ,characterized{'b': 3', '10', '14', '17', '16', '18', '2', '2', '10, 'i': a', 'a, 'in that the node () is connected to a bend-clamping device () made of an expansion body () having a slot () with an abeam-running thread () that guides a setscrew (), and a pipe (, ) is guided via the bend-clamping device () and clamped by a positive or frictional closure.'}44. The cube () according to claim 1 ,characterized{'b': 3', '1', '20', '12', '1, 'i': 'a', 'in that the node () includes a connecting means () or a guide stump () and is held by means of a screw () or rivet or joint ().'}54. The cube () according to claim 1 ,characterized{'b': 2', '2', '1', '20', '12', '18', '1 ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Surgical Tissue Sealer

Номер: US20130232753A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A method for manufacturing an end effector assembly is provided. The method includes grasping a gap-setting gauge between first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another about a pivot between a first, spaced-apart position and a second position proximate tissue and setting the first and second jaw members such that in the approximated position the jaw members cooperate to define a gap distance between the jaw members equivalent to the thickness of the gap-setting gauge such that when positioning tissue between the jaw members full approximation of the jaws is limited to the gap distance. 1. A method for manufacturing an end effector assembly , the method comprising:grasping a gap-setting gauge between first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another about a pivot between a first, spaced-apart position and a second position proximate tissue; andsetting the first and second jaw members such that in the approximated position the jaw members cooperate to define a gap distance between the jaw members equivalent to the thickness of the gap-setting gauge such that when positioning tissue between the jaw members, full approximation of the jaws is limited to the gap distance.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second jaw members includes a jaw housing.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the setting step includes:depositing a non-solid material into the jaw housings; andsolidifying the non-solid material to secure a first sealing surface and second sealing surface within the first and second jaw members, respectively.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second jaw members includes a cavity and the other of the first and second jaw members includes a stop member configured to be inserted into the cavity to set the gap distance.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the setting step includes:depositing a non-solid material into the cavity; andsolidifying the non-solid material, ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

JAW ROLL JOINT

Номер: US20130237986A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical instrument includes a handle, and an elongated shaft extending from the handle. An end effector extending from the elongated shaft is in communication with a source of electrosurgical energy and defines an end effector axis. A roll joint couples the end effector to the elongated shaft and includes a first tubular structure extending distally from the elongated shaft and a second tubular structure rotatably coupled to the first tubular structure. The second tubular structure supports the end effector such that the end effector is rotatable about the end effector axis. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:a handle having an elongated shaft extending distally therefrom, the elongated shaft including a proximal portion coupled to the handle and a distal portion pivotally coupled to the proximal portion, the proximal portion defining a longitudinal axis;an end effector defining an end effector axis, the end effector in communication with a source of electrosurgical energy by an electrosurgical conductor extending through the elongated shaft; anda roll joint disposed between the distal portion of the elongated shaft and the end effector, the roll joint including a first tubular structure coupled to the distal portion of the elongated shaft and a second tubular structure coupled to the end effector, the second tubular structure rotatably coupled to the first tubular structure such that the end effector is rotatable about the end effector axis, wherein the electrosurgical conductor is coupled to a conductive slip ring disposed within the first tubular structure, and wherein an electrically conductive receptor is coupled to the second tubular structure such that the receptor maintains electrical contact with the slip ring regardless of the rotational position of the second tubular structure with respect to the first tubular structure.2. The instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the second tubular structure includes a flange claim 1 , wherein the flange ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

COMPACT JAW INCLUDING SPLIT PIVOT PIN

Номер: US20130296854A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
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An end effector assembly for use with a forceps includes a pair of jaw members, a knife assembly, and one or more cam assemblies. One or more of the jaw members are moveable relative to the other about a pivot between open and closed positions. One or more of the jaw members include a knife channel. The pivot includes first and second sections defining a passage therebetween. The knife assembly includes a knife blade and an actuation shaft. The knife blade is disposed distally relative to the pivot. The actuation shaft is configured for slidable translation through the passage to allow selective advancement of the knife blade through the knife channel. The one or more cam assemblies are operably coupled to the one or more moveable jaw members and are actuatable to move the one or more jaw members between the open and closed positions for grasping tissue therebetween. 1. An end effector assembly comprising:a pair of jaw members, at least one of the pair of jaw members moveable about a pivot between an open position and a closed position relative to the other jaw member for grasping tissue, the pivot including first and second sections and defining a passage between the first and second sections;a knife blade supported between the pair of jaw members distal to the pivot and coupled to an actuation shaft that slidably translates through the passage of the pivot to advance the knife blade;a cam pin coupled to at least one of the pair of jaw members to move the at least one jaw member upon selective longitudinal translation of the cam pin through a cam slot defined in at least one of the pair of jaw members; anda knife tube mounted to the pivot, the cam pin slidably engaged with the knife tube, the first and second sections of the pivot being engageable with a recess defined by the knife tube.2. The end effector assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a trigger assembly configured to enable slidable translation of the actuation shaft upon actuation of the ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Modular Surgical Instrument with Contained Electrical or Mechanical Systems

Номер: US20130304059A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A surgical instrument includes an elongated shaft module and a handle module selectively separable from one another. The elongated shaft module includes an elongated shaft member and a pair of jaw members supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft member, at least one of the jaw members moveable relative to the other jaw member between open and closed positions. The handle module includes a housing including an opening extending longitudinally therethrough. The opening is dimensioned to permit passage of the pair of jaw members in the closed position. The handle module also includes a movable handle movable relative to the housing to move the pair of jaw members between open and closed positions, and a lock to secure the elongated shaft module in place within the housing. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising: an elongated shaft member; and', 'an end effector including a pair of jaw members supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft member, at least one of the jaw members moveable relative to the other jaw member between open and closed positions; and, 'an elongated shaft module including a housing including an opening extending longitudinally therethrough, the opening dimensioned to permit passage of the pair of jaw members in the closed position; and', 'a movable handle movable relative to the housing, the movable handle operatively coupled to the pair of jaw members such that at least one of the jaw members is induced to move relative to the other jaw member between open and closed positions in response to movement of the movable handle with respect to the housing; and', 'a lock movable between a first position wherein the lock engages the elongated shaft module to secure the elongated shaft module in place within the housing, and a second position wherein the lock is disengaged from the elongated shaft module to permit the elongated shaft module to be separated from the handle module., 'a handle module including2. The surgical instrument according to ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR CLEANING

Номер: US20130345701A1
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A surgical instrument configured to facilitate access to interior components thereof for cleaning and refurbishment purposes. The instrument includes a housing assembly, an elongated shaft assembly and an end effector. The housing assembly includes an actuator, and the elongated shaft assembly includes an interior control member operatively coupled to the actuator. The elongated shaft assembly also includes outer cover including first and second cover members and a hinge coupling the first and second cover members to one another such that the outer cover may be selectively moved between a closed configuration wherein the interior control member is enclosed within the outer cover and an open configuration wherein the interior control member is exposed. The end effector is supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft assembly, and is operatively associated with the interior control member. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:a housing assembly including an actuator;an elongated shaft assembly defining a longitudinal axis and extending from the housing assembly, the elongated shaft assembly including an interior control member operatively coupled to the actuator, and an outer cover including first and second cover members and a hinge coupling the first and second cover members to one another such that the outer cover may be selectively moved between a closed configuration wherein the interior control member is enclosed within the outer cover and an open configuration wherein the interior control member is exposed; andan end effector supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft assembly, the end effector operatively associated with the interior control member.2. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge extends along a longitudinal seam defined between the first and second cover members.3. The surgical instrument according to claim 2 , wherein the end effector is releasably supported at the distal end of the elongated shaft assembly such ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

ONE-PIECE HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130345735A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A one-piece handle assembly and a method of assembling the one-piece handle assembly. The one-piece handle assembly includes an outer tube connected to a fixed jaw and an inner tube connected to a moveable jaw. The inner tube is installed within the outer tube. The surgical instrument assembly further includes a handle body overmolded onto the outer tube and a handle grip connected to the handle body. The handle grip controls movement of the moveable jaw along an axis about defiend through the outer tube. The one-piece handle assembly further includes a knife plunger for controlling activation of a knife rod assembly. The one-piece handle assembly is void of any welds, adhesives, or fasteners to complete the final assembly of the one-piece handle assembly. 1. A method for assembling a surgical instrument , comprising:attaching a fixed jaw to an outer tube;overmolding a handle body to the outer tube;inserting a grip pivot pin to connect a handle grip to the handle body, wherein the grip pivot pin includes a cam surface; andconnecting a moving jaw to the fixed jaw while engaging an inner tube to control the moving jaw.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the fixed jaw is connected to the moving jaw using an end effector pivot pin at pivot point between the fixed jaw and the moving jaw.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:overmolding a bushing to the inner tube;sliding a jaw spring over the inner tube, wherein a proximal end of the jaw spring contacts the bushing;sliding the inner tube through a spring cartridge bore in a spring cartridge; andsliding the inner tube into the outer tube.4. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising:sliding a knife plunger through a handle body bore in the handle body;aligning a cross bore on the knife plunger with an assembly bore in the handle body;aligning a relief slot on the handle grip with the assembly bore;inserting an assembly pin into the assembly bore to engage the knife plunger and the ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Variable hull lengths for watercraft

Номер: US20140000504A1
Автор: Peter A. Mueller
Принадлежит: Individual

Watercraft having a hull and a stern and including at least two additional floaters stretching out at the stern of a watercraft, wherein the additional floaters form a U at the stern of the watercraft, wherein the additional floaters and the hull each include bottoms and the bottoms of the additional floaters are positioned above the hull bottom, and wherein the bottoms of the additional floaters are stepped by one or more steps.

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

SURGICAL FORCEPS

Номер: US20140005663A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members configured to grasp tissue therebetween and conduct energy through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue. An insulative tubular member is movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position, wherein the insulative tubular member is positioned proximally of the end effector assembly, and an extended position, wherein the insulative tubular member is disposed about the end effector assembly. A monopolar member is selectively deployable relative to the end effector assembly from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the second position, a portion of the monopolar member extends distally from the end effector assembly and the insulative tubular member for applying energy to tissue to treat tissue. 1. A forceps , comprising:an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members configured to grasp tissue therebetween and conduct energy through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue;an insulative tubular member movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position, wherein the insulative tubular member is positioned proximally of the end effector assembly, and an extended position, wherein the insulative tubular member is disposed about the end effector assembly; anda monopolar member selectively deployable relative to the end effector assembly from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the second position, a portion of the monopolar member extends distally from the end effector assembly and the insulative tubular member for applying energy to tissue to treat tissue.2. The forceps according to claim 1 , wherein the monopolar member includes an elongated rod member having an electrically-conductive distal tip claim 1 , the electrically-conductive distal tip configured to extend distally from the end effector assembly and the insulative tubular member when disposed in the second position.3. The forceps ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

SURGICAL FORCEPS

Номер: US20140005666A1
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A forceps includes an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members. One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One or both of the jaw members is configured to conduct energy between the jaw members and through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue. An insulative tubular member is movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position, wherein the insulative tubular member is positioned proximally of the end effector assembly, and an extended position, wherein the insulative tubular member is disposed about the end effector assembly. A monopolar member is configured to apply energy to tissue to treat tissue when the insulative tubular member is disposed in the extended position. 1. A forceps , comprising:an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members, at least one of the jaw members movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween, at least one of the jaw members configured to conduct energy between the jaw members and through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue;an insulative tubular member movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position, wherein the insulative tubular member is positioned proximally of the end effector assembly, and an extended position, wherein the insulative tubular member is disposed about the end effector assembly; anda monopolar member configured to apply energy to tissue to treat tissue when the insulative tubular member is disposed in the extended position.2. The forceps according to claim 1 , wherein the monopolar member includes an inner tubular member disposed within and engaged to the insulative tubular member claim 1 , a portion of the inner tubular member extending distally from the insulative tubular member such that claim 1 , in the extended position of ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

STEPPED TRIM TAB

Номер: US20140026800A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a trim tab for watercraft, the inclinable tab of which has gradations having breaking edges, and in front of the sections having a breaking edge on the bracket. The active cylinder is assisted by a gas spring which may also be blockable, and which is released by means of the active cylinder. Underwater lamps that are affixed on the outflow side have a spread angle, and the underwater lamps have a metal housing which is connected to the tab for dissipating waste heat. 1. Trim tab , wherein ,the trim tab has a movable tab on which one or more gradations having breaking edges are mounted, and/or has side walls, and/orthe trim tab has a gas spring, and/oran edge strip having a breaking edge which is situated in front of the trim tab is mounted on the stern, and/orthe trim tab has at least two underwater lamps which have a spread angle with respect to one another.2. Trim tab according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the side walls are mounted on both sides of the tab.3. Trim tab according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the tab has an active cylinder and a gas spring, and the gas spring represents a gas traction spring, and the active cylinder must thus exert a force against the gas spring during lowering of the trim tab, or the gas spring represents a gas pressure spring, and assists the active cylinder during lowering of the trim tab, and/or the gas spring represents a blockable gas spring, and has a check valve which is affixed to the release head by means of a release cable so that the gas spring may enable or block the lift.4. Trim tab according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the blockable gas spring is unblocked by means of the release head together with the activation of the active cylinder and the blockable gas spring is once again blocked when the active cylinder is stopped.5. Trim tab according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the active cylinder is a fluid cylinder or an electric active cylinder having a spindle drive, and the spindle drive is ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

LIFTING PLATFORM

Номер: US20140026805A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to a three-armed pivot system, the two upper pivot arms having a V shape and representing part of a parallelogram, and the lower arm being a single, centrally situated pivot arm which represents the second part of the parallelogram. The active cylinder is assisted by a gas spring, and a personal protection safety net covers the gap between the vehicle and the platform, which may optionally be horizontally displaced. The active cylinder has a lift sensor which is connected to the controller, and the offset positioning of the active cylinder with respect to the bracket and of the fastening point to the pivot arm or support produces an improved lifting force. 1. Pivot system ,whereinthe pivot system has gas springs, two upper pivot arms and a lower pivot arm, and a personal protection safety net between the vehicle and the platform.2. Pivot system according to claim 1 ,whereinthe upper pivot arms together with the lower pivot arm form a parallelogram, and the upper pivot arms represent a V-shaped spread.3. Pivot system according to claim 1 ,whereinthe active cylinder in the mode of lowering the platform acts against the elastic force of the gas spring or of a metal or plastic spring, and during lifting, the gas spring or the metal or plastic spring assists the active cylinder in the action of force.4. Pivot system according to claim 1 ,whereinthe personal protection safety net has integrated stairs, and assists the active cylinder with the lifting action by means of an integrated roll-up spring or tension spring, and the personal protection safety net is wound up or is longitudinally displaceable beneath the platform.5. Pivot system according to claim 1 ,whereinthe platform undergoes a curved lift by means of the pivot arms, and undergoes a horizontal lift by means of the push rod, activated by the active cylinder and/or the gas spring.6. Pivot system according to claim 1 ,whereinthe platform generates a lifting force on the pivot system by means ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

SURGICAL DEVICE AND HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR USE THEREWITH

Номер: US20140039470A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical instrument is disclosed. A rotation mechanism is disposed in mechanical cooperation with a handle assembly and effects rotation of an end effector. The rotation mechanism includes a first member including at least one magnet, and a second member including at least one magnet. The first member and the second member define a space therebetween. The articulation mechanism is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the handle assembly and effects articulation of the end effector. The articulation mechanism includes a plurality of tendons. Each tendon extends longitudinally through the space between the first member and the second member of the rotation mechanism. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising;a handle assembly;an elongated shaft extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a first longitudinal axis;an end effector disposed in mechanical cooperation with a distal portion of the elongated shaft, the end effector defining a second longitudinal axis;a rotation mechanism disposed in mechanical cooperation with the handle assembly for effecting rotation of the end effector about the second longitudinal axis, the rotation mechanism including a first member including at least one magnet disposed in mechanical cooperation therewith, and a second member including at least one magnet disposed in mechanical cooperation therewith, the first member and the second member defining a space therebetween; andan articulation mechanism disposed in mechanical cooperation with the handle assembly for effecting movement of the end effector from a first position where the first longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with the second longitudinal axis to a second position where the second longitudinal axis is displaced from the first longitudinal axis, the articulation mechanism including a plurality of tendons, each tendon extending longitudinally through the space between the first member and the second member of the rotation mechanism.2. The surgical ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

COMPOSITE BELT, BAND SEALER AND BAND SEALING METHOD

Номер: US20220040955A1
Принадлежит:

A composite belt assembly for a band sealer is provided. The composite belt assembly comprises a belt comprising a main belt; a first layer; and a second layer; wherein the first layer is arranged in contact with the main belt, preferably between the second layer and the main belt; and the first layer includes an attachment portion, configured to contact the main belt and the second layer. There is also provided a band sealer comprising a composite belt assembly and a packaging line comprising the band sealer. There is further provided a method for heat sealing a package, comprising providing a composite belt assembly, gripping a bag neck of the package using the composite belt assembly, guiding the bag neck of the package along a movement plane using the composite belt assembly providing a sealing element configured for heat sealing a plastic material of the bag neck, and applying heat to at least part of the bag neck through the first layer of the composite belt assembly using the sealing element. 1100160160160160. A composite belt assembly for a band sealer () , comprising a belt ( , ′) , the belt ( , ′) comprising:{'b': 162', '162, 'a main belt (, ′);'}{'b': 166', '166, 'a first layer (, ′); and'}{'b': 168', '168, 'a second layer (, ′); wherein'}{'b': 166', '166', '162', '162', '168', '168, 'the first layer (, ′) is arranged in contact with at least one of the main belt (, ′) and the second layer (, ′); and'}{'b': 166', '166', '166', '166', '162', '162', '168', '168, 'i': a', 'a, 'the first layer (, ′) includes an attachment portion (, ′) connected to at least one of the main belt (, ′) and the second layer (, ′).'}2166166166166162162168168162162ee. The composite belt assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first layer ( claim 1 , ′) further includes an extended portion ( claim 1 , ′) claim 1 , configured to laterally extend beyond the main belt ( claim 1 , ′) and the second layer ( claim 1 , ′) with respect to a longitudinal extension of the main belt ( claim 1 , ′). ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

COLLAPSIBLE HOUSING FOR SWIMMING POOL

Номер: US20170028289A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to a foldable housing with which a sports equipment can be folded out easily and safely below the water line and such that a training can be performed or the sports equipment can be released from the wall bracket and placed freely within the swimming pool. After the training, the sports equipment can be folded together and, within the foldable housing, folded up to the wall of the swimming pool or the wall bracket and secured with little exertion of force and visually be barely perceivable from the outside, the content representing no risk of injury to swimmers. 1. A foldable housing , whereinthe foldable housing is attached in a swimming pool and consists of sidewalls, a covering plate and a cover and is able to be folded downwards by means of a revolute joint or displaced by means of a support wheel and the foldable housing is fixedly anchored on the wall or on the floor or on the wall bracket or the foldable housing is releasable and mobile by means of a tilt locking and a safety bolt and a sports equipment, shelves or other repository means are placed on the inner side of the foldable housing.2. The foldable housing according to claim 1 , whereinthe sidewalls and the covering plate and the cover form one unit and can be folded or that the sidewalls and the covering plate form a fixed unit and the cover can be folded.3. The foldable housing according to claim 1 , whereinthe sports equipment having the covering plate which at the same time also serves as an underlayment or is firmly connected to the wall bracket or the sports equipment can be released from the covering plate or wall bracket and can thereby be displaced within the swimming pool.4. The foldable housing according to claim 1 , whereinthe sports equipment can be an ergometer, a treadmill, a rowing machine, a weights station and similar, and that it is foldable when required.5. The foldable housing according to claim 1 , whereina float or a gas spring or a rope is positioned on the ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

Consumer vending system and method

Номер: US20140114736A1
Принадлежит: VendMark LLC

A coupon dispensing module for use in conjunction with a vending machine includes a selection mechanism adapted to interrogate a database to determine whether a desired coupon corresponds to the desired product, a printing mechanism adapted to print the desired coupon, a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the desired coupon upon the receipt of an actuating signal, and a control circuit coupled to the vending machine, the control circuit operating to interrogate the database to determine whether the desired coupon is available, operate the printing mechanism based on requirements of the desired coupon, and provide the actuating signal to the dispensing mechanism.

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

LOCKABLE LOCKING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, AND VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20150033809A1
Принадлежит:

A lockable locking device () for a vehicle seat () includes an unlocking handle () for unlocking the locking device () and a locking cylinder () for locking the locking device (). The locking cylinder () is fastened to the unlocking handle (). The unlocking handle () is substantially arranged within an unlocking housing () and is pivotable relative to the unlocking housing () about an unlocking axis (). The locking cylinder () is configured approximately in the shape of a cylinder, wherein the cylinder axis () thereof runs in a plane perpendicularly to the unlocking axis (). A vehicle seat () is provided with at least one such locking device (). 1. A lockable locking device for a vehicle seat , the locking device comprisingan unlocking handle for unlocking the locking device; anda locking cylinder for locking the locking device, wherein the locking cylinder is fastened to the unlocking handle, wherein the unlocking handle is substantially arranged within an unlocking housing and is pivotable relative to the unlocking housing about an unlocking axis, and the locking cylinder is configured to be approximately cylindrical, wherein a cylinder axis of the locking cylinder runs in a plane perpendicular to the unlocking axis.2. The locking device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one end of the locking cylinder protrudes into the inside of the unlocking housing.3. The locking device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the locking cylinder is pivotable about the unlocking axis relative to the unlocking housing.4. The locking device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein when the unlocking handle pivots about the unlocking axis claim 3 , the locking cylinder accordingly pivots therewith.5. The locking device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the locking cylinder has a cam which is pivotable about the cylinder axis relative to the unlocking handle.6. The locking device as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the cam protrudes radially from the cylinder axis.7. The locking device as claimed in claim ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

QUANTUM PROCESSING SYSTEM INCLUDING A MODULATED RF GENERATOR WITH SYNCHRONIZED COMPONENTS

Номер: US20200034736A1
Автор: Morf Thomas, Mueller Peter
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A quantum processing system may include one or more superconducting qubits and a qubit controller for controlling the one or more qubits. The qubit controller includes a radio frequency generation unit comprising electronic components, which are altogether configured to generate modulated RF signals. The controller also includes a phase locked loop unit maintaining a reference clock for two or more of the components of the RF generation unit, and a timing controller including an absolute timing register, the latter accessed by the reference clock, in operation. The qubit controller comprises a sequencer coupled to the timing controller to synchronize said two or more of said components by maintaining a coherent signal for said two or more of said components, the coherent signal phase matched to the one or more qubits, to drive and/or read out the one or more qubits via modulated signals generated by the synchronized components, in operation.

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

Locking device and vehicle seat

Номер: US20150041611A1
Принадлежит: Keiper GmbH and Co

A locking device for a vehicle seat has a catch which is mounted such that it can be pivoted about a second axis and is intended for locking a mating element, and has a clamping eccentric which is mounted such that it can be pivoted about a first axis, between a locking position and an unlocking position and secures a locked state of the catch by interaction with a first functional surface of the catch. In the locked state, the clamping eccentric acts on the first functional surface via a clamping surface. An unlocking element is mounted such that it can be pivoted about the second axis by an actuating device, counter to a spring force, out of a locking position into an unlocking position. The unlocking element and the clamping eccentric have arranged between them a bias spring element.

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR CLEANING

Номер: US20170049506A1
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A surgical instrument configured to facilitate access to interior components thereof for cleaning and refurbishment purposes includes a housing assembly, an elongated shaft assembly and an end effector. The housing assembly includes an actuator, and the elongated shaft assembly includes an interior control member operatively coupled to the actuator. The elongated shaft assembly also includes outer cover including first and second cover members and a hinge coupling the first and second cover members to one another such that the outer cover may be selectively moved between a closed configuration wherein the interior control member is enclosed within the outer cover and an open configuration wherein the interior control member is exposed. The end effector is supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft assembly, and is operatively associated with the interior control member. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:a housing assembly including an actuator;an elongated shaft assembly defining a longitudinal axis and extending from the housing assembly, the elongated shaft assembly including an interior control member operatively coupled to the actuator, and an outer cover including first and second cover members and a hinge coupling the first and second cover members to one another such that the outer cover may be selectively moved between a closed configuration wherein the interior control member is enclosed within the outer cover and an open configuration wherein the interior control member is exposed; andan end effector supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft assembly, the end effector operatively associated with the interior control member.2. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge extends along a longitudinal seam defined between the first and second cover members.3. The surgical instrument according to claim 2 , wherein the end effector is releasably supported at the distal end of the elongated shaft assembly such that the end ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

LOCKING UNIT FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, AND VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20180050611A1
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A locking unit (), for a vehicle seat (), includes a locking pawl () which is mounted so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position and which has a retention contour () for securing a locking bolt () in the closed position. At least one claw (), offset in the axial direction with respect to the locking pawl (), is mounted so as to be pivotable about the same pivot axis. The claw () has a closure contour (). The locking pawl () can be pivoted from the open position to the closed position by the closure contour () being acted upon by the locking bolt (). 1. A locking unit for a vehicle seat , the locking unit comprising:a locking pawl which is mounted so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position and which has a retention contour for securing a locking bolt in the closed position; andat least one claw which is mounted so as to be pivotable about the same pivot axis, wherein the claw has a closure contour, wherein the locking pawl pivots from the open position to the closed position by the closure contour being acted upon by the locking bolt and the retention contour and/or a surface of a covering of the locking pawl facing the locking bolt has a path which in an axial direction has an apex which is offset relative to a center of a width of the surface in the axial direction.2. The locking unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the locking pawl and the at least one claw are configured in one piece.3. The locking unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the covering covers the locking pawl and the claw.4. The locking unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one claw which is offset relative to the locking pawl in the axial direction is pivotably mounted about the same pivot axis.5. The locking unit as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a stop element arranged such that claim 1 , when the locking unit is locked claim 1 , the locking bolt bears in a first point of contact against ...

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08-05-2014 дата публикации

CONTROL FOR TRIMMING ELEMENTS

Номер: US20140129062A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to command input means () for balance assemblies () having a cover housing () to be intuitively turned and a rocker () as well as a quick button (), which respectively trigger different lowering functions on the balance assemblies () in the bottom or the top rotary speed ranges, respectively, a neutral button () which neutralises all functions and causes the balance assemblies () to move fully upwards, and enables further functions by means of the controller (), such as triggering of the adjustment of the balance assemblies () as a function of the rotary speed or by means of turning the steering wheel () in an automatic manner, and the signals can also be used at the same time for controlling the trim of a stern drive (). 11. Command input means () ,characterised in that{'b': 2', '15', '4', '6', '7, 'they activate one or both balance assemblies () as a result of turning the cover housing () or actuating the rocker () or a button (, ).'}21. The command input means () as claimed in claim 1 ,characterised in that{'b': 6', '7', '6', '22', '7', '22, 'the button (, ) is a quick button () and both balance assemblies () automatically move into the fully extended position, or this is a neutral button () and both balance assemblies () automatically move into the fully-up position.'}31. The command input means () as claimed in claim 2 ,characterised in that{'b': 22', '9, 'the automatic implementation of a fully extending or upward moving balance assembly () is carried out by means of a time relay or by means of the controller ().'}41. The command input means () as claimed in claim 1 ,characterised in that{'b': 15', '15, 'a left-hand turning of the cover housing () results in a left-hand orientation and a right-hand turning of the cover housing () results in a right-hand orientation in the longitudinal direction of the water vehicle.'}51. The command input means () as claimed in claim 1 ,characterised in that{'b': 6', '19', '22, 'the quick button () is ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

ADAPTER ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE SEAT AND VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20180056825A1
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An adapter arrangement () for a vehicle seat () connects a locking unit () to a structural component () of the vehicle seat (). The locking unit () includes a housing () and the adapter arrangement () supports the housing () in two opposite directions. The vehicle seat () has a structural component () and a locking unit () for locking the structural component () with a further component (). The locking unit () is connected to the structural component () by the adapter arrangement (). 1. An adapter arrangement for a vehicle seat for connecting a locking unit to a structural component of the vehicle seat , wherein the locking unit has a housing and the adapter arrangement braces the housing in two opposite directions , the adapter arrangement comprising:a first adapter part; anda second adapter part, wherein:the housing is arranged in the transverse direction between the first adapter part and the second adapter part; andthe adapter arrangement braces the housing in a transverse direction and against motion in a transverse direction.23-. (canceled)4. The adapter arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the adapter arrangement comprises precisely two adapter parts.5. The adapter arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one adapter part of the adapter arrangement is a bent metal sheet.6. The adapter arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the adapter arrangement can be screwed together with the locking unit.7. The adapter arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the two adapter parts are screwed to a clasp.8. The adapter arrangement as claimed in claim 7 , wherein in a first region of the second adapter part at least one through hole is provided for a screw and in a first section of the first adapter part at least one thread is provided opposite the through hole in the transverse direction for screwing in the screw.9. The adapter arrangement as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the at least one screw can be led through a bearing bolt of the locking unit ...

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

DEPLOYMENT MECHANISMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

Номер: US20140135758A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical instrument includes a first drive assembly, a second drive assembly, and a deployment mechanism. The first drive assembly is coupled to a first component and is configured to translate a first longitudinal distance X1 to deploy the first component. The second drive assembly is coupled to a second component and is configured to translate a second longitudinal distance X2 to deploy the second component. The deployment mechanism is operably coupled to both the first and second drive assemblies and is configured to move from a first position to a second position to translate the first and second drive assemblies the respective first and second longitudinal distances X1 and X2 to deploy the first and second components. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:a first drive assembly coupled to a first component, the first drive assembly configured to translate a first longitudinal distance X1 to deploy the first component;a second drive assembly coupled to a second component, the second drive assembly configured to translate a second longitudinal distance X2 to deploy the second component, wherein the first longitudinal distance X1 is greater than the second longitudinal distance X2; anda deployment mechanism operably coupled to both the first and second drive assemblies, the deployment mechanism configured to move from a first position to a second position to translate the first and second drive assemblies the respective first and second longitudinal distances X1 and X2 to deploy the first and second components.2. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the deployment mechanism is pivotable about a pivot from the first position to the second position.3. The surgical instrument according to claim 2 , wherein the first drive assembly is coupled to the deployment mechanism at a first radial distance D1 from the pivot claim 2 , wherein the second drive assembly is coupled to the deployment mechanism at a second radial distance D2 from the pivot claim 2 ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE HAVING A CARRIER STRUCTURE FOR COUPLING WITH A SENSOR HEAD

Номер: US20180058833A1
Автор: Mueller Peter, RUCK Otto
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A method for automatically receiving a sensor head of a coordinate measuring machine. The sensor head comprises a first changing interface for coupling the sensor head with a carrier structure of the coordinate measuring machine, and a second changing interface for coupling a cable element with the carrier structure. The second changing interface of the sensor head is arranged on an end of the cable element distal to the sensor head, and is spatially separated from the first changing interface. The sensor head is initially provided in a magazine location of the coordinate measuring machine. The sensor head is received with the first changing interface in a first receiver of the magazine location, and the second changing interface is received in a second receiver of the magazine location. 1. A coordinate measuring machine , comprising:a carrier structure element having a first changing interface for coupling the carrier structure element with a first changing interface of a sensor head, and further comprising a second changing interface for coupling the carrier structure element with a second changing interface on a cable element of the sensor head, wherein the second changing interface of the carrier structure element is spatially separated from the first changing interface of the carrier structure element;a sensor head having a first changing interface for coupling the sensor head with a carrier structure of the coordinate measuring machine, and wherein the sensor head further comprises a cable element and a second changing interface for coupling the cable element with the carrier structure, wherein the second changing interface is arranged on an end of the cable element distal to the sensor head, and wherein the second changing interface is spatially separated from the first changing interface; anda magazine location having a first receiver for receiving a first changing interface of a sensor head, wherein the magazine location further comprises a second receiver ...

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12-03-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO REDUCE BRAKING FOR STOP LIGHTS

Номер: US20150070195A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle includes a powertrain, a brake, and a controller configured to anticipate an impending stoplight change, predict a status of a stoplight that will occur when the vehicle arrives at the stoplight, and display the prediction. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a powertrain having an accelerator;a brake; and anticipate an impending stoplight change;', 'predict a status of a stoplight that will occur when the vehicle arrives at the stoplight; and', 'display the prediction., 'a controller configured to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to anticipate the impending stoplight change by accessing a stop light control circuit.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to anticipate the impending stoplight change by collecting visual data of the stoplight via a camera.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:determine a current speed of the vehicle; and the anticipated stoplight change;', 'the current speed of the vehicle;', 'a terrain on which the vehicle is travelling; and', 'weather conditions., 'predict the status based on at least one of5. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a visual display that displays the predicted status claim 1 , wherein the visual display includes an indicator that corresponds to the predicted status of the light if a speed of the vehicle does not change.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the controller predicts the status based on a current but changing speed of the vehicle claim 1 , and the controller predicts the status in realtime as the speed of the vehicle changes.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to instruct the driver how to operate one of the accelerator and the brake based on the impending stoplight change.8. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle comprises a motorized vehicle.9. A method claim 1 , comprising:anticipating an impending stoplight change of a stoplight;predicting in ...

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH RESILIENT DRIVING MEMBER AND RELATED METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20170065332A1
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A forceps is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly operatively connects to a distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of first and second jaw members. One or both of the first and second jaw members is movable relative to the other jaw member from a clamping position to an open position. A resilient member operably couples to at least one of the first and second jaw members. The resilient member is configured to bias the first and second jaw members in the clamping position and provide a closure force on tissue disposed therebetween. 1. An endoscopic forceps , comprising:an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end;an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of the shaft, the end effector assembly including a pair of first and second jaw members, at least one of the first and second jaw members movable relative to the other from a clamping position wherein the first and second jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween to an open position wherein the first and second jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another;a cam member configured to translate along a longitudinal axis defined through the shaft;a drive rod configured to translate along the longitudinal axis of the shaft;a resilient member disposed proximate to at least one of the jaw members and configured to operably couple a distal end of the of the drive rod to a proximal end of the cam member, wherein at least one of the first and second jaw members includes at least one cam slot defined therein is configured to receive the cam member such that upon movement thereof rotates the first and second jaw members from the clamping position to the open position.2. An endoscopic forceps according to claim 1 , wherein the type of resilient member is selected from the group consisting of a compression spring and a leaf spring.3. An endoscopic forceps according to claim 1 , further comprising a housing having a handle that extends ...

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29-05-2014 дата публикации

Installation and Process For Removing Contaminants From Aquatic Fluids

Номер: US20140144847A1
Принадлежит: MONTANUNIVERSITAET LEOBEN

A system for at least partially removing a contaminant in a contaminated fluid includes a reaction vessel with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The contaminated fluid is conductable in a fluid flow direction which has at least a component oriented antiparallel to the force of gravity. A fluid supply unit supplies a contaminated fluid through the fluid inlet inside the reaction vessel. The reaction vessel is filled with reactive particles. The fluid supply unit controls a flow velocity of the contaminated fluid between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet so that the flow of contaminated fluid through the reactive particles generates a fluidized bed of the reactive particles, thereby removing, at least partially, the contaminant in the contaminated fluid by a reaction of the contaminant and the reactive particles. At least 80% of the reactive particles have a size of more than 2 mm. 1. System for at least partially removing a contaminant in a contaminated fluid , the system comprising:a reaction vessel with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet,wherein the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet are arranged in such a way that the contaminated fluid is conductable from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet in a fluid flow direction which has at least a component orientated antiparallel to the force of gravity,a fluid supply unit connected to the fluid inlet for supplying the contaminated fluid through the fluid inlet inside the reaction vessel, andreactive particles,wherein the reaction vessel is filled with the reactive particles,wherein the fluid supply unit is adapted for controlling a flow velocity of the contaminated fluid between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet so that the flow of contaminated fluid through the reactive particles generates a fluidized bed of the reactive particles, thereby removing at least partially the contaminant in the contaminated fluid by a reaction of the contaminant and the reactive particles,wherein at least 80% of the reactive particles have ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

CLOSED PANEL BUILDING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210071421A1
Автор: Mueller Peter
Принадлежит:

Approaches describe a panel system (e.g., a closed-, open-, and/or solid-panel system) that can be assembled quickly and easily in the field without field modifications to the panel. The panels can be precision engineered, and include a building connection system for structural and/or utility connection between building elements. An interpanel connector can include a structural connector, a utility connector, or a combination connector that is both a structural and utility connector. A control component or another appropriate component can be used to automatically facilitate coupling of one or more building elements, and provide feedback on the assembly process. 1. A building panel , comprising:a building panel frame configured to contain at least one interpanel connection component; andan interpanel connection component contained within the building panel frame, the interpanel connection component including one of a structural connector or a utility connector, the structural connector configured to support a portion of a load associated with a structure, the utility connector configured to transfer a utility through at least a portion of the building panel frame.2. The building panel of claim 1 , further including:a sensor configured to determine state information associated with the interpanel connection component.3. The building panel of claim 2 , wherein the state information includes at least one of position information claim 2 , environmental information claim 2 , force information claim 2 , resistance information claim 2 , capacitance information claim 2 , pressure information claim 2 , stress information claim 2 , torque information claim 2 , or alignment information.4. The building panel of claim 1 , further including:a first alignment element associated with an alignment mechanism, wherein the first alignment element is configured to engage a second alignment element associated with the alignment mechanism to facilitate coupling the building panel with a ...

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12-03-2015 дата публикации

LOGIC DEVICE

Номер: US20150074343A1
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A logic device for communicating with a memory package with a first protocol, communicating with a memory controller with a second protocol, and for performing a protocol conversion between the first and the second protocol. 1. A system coupled to memory packages and a memory controller , comprising: communicate with a first set of the memory packages with a first protocol over a first interface;', 'communicate with the memory controller with a second protocol;', 'perform a first protocol conversion between the first and the second protocol to transmit commands, addresses and data between the memory controller and the first set of memory packages;', 'storing commands and data in the first buffer from the memory controller while the first interface is busy transferring data from a previous read or write command; and', 'in response to the first interface becoming available, fetching commands and data from the first buffer to process; and, 'a first logic device connected to the memory controller via first lines extending from the first logic device to the memory controller, wherein the first logic device includes a first buffer, and configured to communicate with a second set of the memory packages with the first protocol over a second interface;', 'communicate with the memory controller with the second protocol;', 'perform a second protocol conversion between the first and the second protocol to transmit commands, addresses and data between the memory controller and the second set of memory packages;', 'storing commands and data received from the memory controller before passing to the second set of memory packages over the second interface; and', 'storing commands and data received from one of the second set of memory packages before passing to the memory controller., 'a second logic device connected to the memory controller via second lines extending from the first logic device to the memory controller, wherein the second logic device includes a second buffer, and ...

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29-05-2014 дата публикации

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

Номер: US20140148799A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical instrument includes a housing having a shaft extending therefrom. An end effector is operably supported at the distal end of the shaft includes a pair of jaw members. A generator operably coupled to the housing is in operable communication with a battery assembly of the surgical instrument to convert electrical energy into at least one of RF and ultrasonic energy to energize the at least one activatable jaw member. A thermally-activatable device in operable communication with either the generator or the battery assembly is configured to promote air-flow around the generator and battery assembly. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:a housing including an elongated shaft extending distally therefrom;an end effector assembly operably supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft;a generator operably coupled to the housing and in operable communication with a battery assembly of the surgical instrument, the generator configured to convert electrical energy into at least one of RF, ultrasonic, laser and microwave energy to energize the end effector assembly; anda thermally-activatable device in operable communication with at least one of the generator and the battery assembly, the thermally-activatable configured to expand and contract due to changes in temperature thereof to promote air-flow around at least one of the generator and battery assembly.2. A surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the thermally-activatable device is a bi-metal pump.3. A surgical instrument according to claim 2 , wherein the bi-metal pump is made from at least two strips of metal that have been joined via one of riveting claim 2 , brazing and welding.4. A surgical instrument according to claim 3 , wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of steel claim 3 , copper and brass.5. A surgical instrument according to claim 3 , wherein the at least two strips of metal are formed into a generally cylindrical drum configuration having sidewalls coupled to top ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

ARTICULATING SURGICAL APPARATUS

Номер: US20170071656A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
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An endoscopic instrument includes a housing having shaft extending therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough. The shaft includes an articulating section disposed thereon. The articulating section has a central annulus extending therealong and first and second pluralities of bores. The first plurality of bores configured to receive corresponding tendons therethrough and the second plurality of bores configured to receive corresponding conductive leads therethrough. An end effector assembly operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft including a pair of first and second jaw members. The corresponding conductive leads transition from a first state for enabling articulation of the shaft about the articulating section, to a second state for disabling articulation of the shaft about the articulating section. 120-. (canceled)21. An articulating mechanism configured to articulate a surgical end effector assembly , the articulating mechanism comprising:a plurality of links aligned along a length having a first end and a second end, the plurality of links defining a first bore extending through each of the plurality of links and a second bore extending through each of the plurality of links, the plurality of links configured to operably couple to a surgical end effector assembly at one of the first end or the second end of the length of the plurality of links;a tendon extending through the first bore; anda conductive lead extending through the second bore,wherein, in response to application to energy to the conductive lead, the conductive lead is configured to transition from a first state, enabling articulation of the plurality of links relative to one another, to a second state, disabling articulation of the plurality of links relative to one another.22. The articulation mechanism according to claim 21 , wherein a plurality of first bores and a plurality of second bores are defined through the plurality of links claim 21 , each first bore including a ...

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17-03-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVING A SENSOR HEAD AND COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE

Номер: US20160076867A1
Автор: Mueller Peter, RUCK Otto
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A method for automatically receiving a sensor head of a coordinate measuring machine. The sensor head comprises a first changing interface for coupling the sensor head with a carrier structure of the coordinate measuring machine, and a second changing interface for coupling a cable element with the carrier structure. The second changing interface of the sensor head is arranged on an end of the cable element distal to the sensor head, and is spatially separated from the first changing interface. The sensor head is initially provided in a magazine location of the coordinate measuring machine. The sensor head is received with the first changing interface in a first receiver of the magazine location, and the second changing interface is received in a second receiver of the magazine location. 1. A method for automatically receiving a sensor head of a coordinate measuring machine , wherein the sensor head comprises a first changing interface for coupling the sensor head with a carrier structure of the coordinate measuring machine , and wherein the sensor head further comprises a second changing interface for coupling a cable element with the carrier structure , wherein the second changing interface of the sensor head is arranged on an end of the cable element distal to the sensor head , wherein the second changing interface of the sensor head is spatially separated from the first changing interface of the sensor head , and wherein the sensor head is initially provided in a magazine location of the coordinate measuring machine , wherein the sensor head is received with the first changing interface in a first receiver of the magazine location , wherein the second changing interface is received in a second receiver of the magazine location; the method comprising the steps of:a) approaching the first receiver of the magazine location in which the first changing interface of the sensor head is received, coupling the carrier structure with the first changing interface of the ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

LUXURY LED GLASS WALL

Номер: US20200071936A1
Автор: Mueller Peter
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Luxury gemstone-style glass wall including a LED background light module installed within a framing module and covered with a glass module. The wall frame module is installed into a construction frame wall. The LED module includes strips of programmable LED lights mounted on an aluminum rear panel with high-shine aluminum facing in a frame that attaches, in the wall frame module. The glass module includes a plethora of glass pebbles held together and attached to another clear sheet with a non-yellowing resin. The LED lights shine through the glass pebbles to create a variety of lighting effects that can be used to create visual interest, set the mood, or provide light therapy. 1. A LED backlight and decorative wallboard paneling comprising: (i) a clear plastic plate;', '(ii) a plethora of pebbles comprising a material selected from the group consisting of glass stones, acrylic stones, marble stones, and gem stones; and', '(iii) a resin, wherein the resin is transparent, low-yellowing, and solvent-free,, '(a) a glass module having'}wherein the resin is mixed with the plethora of pebbles and applied to the clear plastic plate to form the glass module; (i) a frame;', '(ii) a rear panel;', '(iii) a clear front panel;', '(iv) one or more flexible LED strips comprising light-emitting diode bulbs, wherein the one or more flexible LED strips are mounted on a rear panel;', '(v) one or more DC power and signal supply connectors; and', '(vi) one or more performance rubber grommets operably connected to the rear panel to protect cables and wires from sharp corners and edges;, '(b) one or more LED modules having'} (i) a power supply or driver;', '(ii) a connector operably connected to the power supply or driver and the one or more flexible LED light strips;', '(iii) a signal output amplifier operably connected to the one or more flexible LED light strips; and', '(iv) a Wi-Fi controller operably connected to control the flexible LED light strips via a portable electronic device, ...

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19-03-2015 дата публикации

FERROFLUIDIC LOCK

Номер: US20150080888A1
Автор: Mueller Peter Michael
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A surgical instrument includes a housing and an elongated shaft extending distally therefrom. The elongated shaft includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a flexible portion supported therebetween. The flexible portion permits pivotal movement of the distal portion of the elongated shaft and an end effector supported thereon. A locking mechanism is operatively associated with the flexible portion of the elongated shaft to selectively impede pivotal motion of the distal portion. The locking mechanism includes a fluid chamber defined within the flexible portion in which a variable viscosity fluid disposed. The variable viscosity fluid is responsive to the application of an electromagnetic field to exhibit increased rigidity in the presence of the electromagnetic field and reduced rigidity in the absence of the electromagnetic field. An electrical coil is arranged such that the electromagnetic field may be selectively induced by the delivery of electrical energy from a power source. 118-. (canceled)19. A surgical instrument , comprising:a shaft including at least one flexible portion;an end effector supported at a distal end of the shaft; and at least one fluid chamber defined within the flexible portion of the shaft; and', 'a variable viscosity fluid disposed within the at least one fluid chamber, the variable viscosity fluid configured to respond to an electromagnetic field such that the variable viscosity fluid exhibits an increased rigidity in the presence of the electromagnetic field and a reduced rigidity in the absence of the electromagnetic field., 'a locking mechanism operatively associated with the at least one flexible portion, the locking mechanism including20. The surgical instrument according to claim 19 , wherein the locking mechanism includes at least one electrical coil arranged such that the electromagnetic field may be selectively induced about the at least one fluid chamber upon energizing the at least one electrical coil.21. The surgical ...

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05-06-2014 дата публикации

Coaxial coil lock

Номер: US20140155886A1
Автор: Peter M. Mueller
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical instrument includes a housing and an elongated shaft extending distally therefrom. The elongated shaft includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a flexible portion supported therebetween. The flexible portion permits pivotal movement of the distal portion of the elongated shaft and an end effector supported thereon. A locking mechanism is operatively associated with the flexible portion of the elongated shaft to selectively impede pivotal motion of the distal portion. The locking mechanism includes a locking coil disposed about an axis defined by the flexible portion of the elongated shaft. A distal end of the locking coil is coupled to the distal portion of the elongated shaft, and a proximal end of the locking coil is rotatable about the longitudinal axis to laterally approximate the locking coil to flexible portion, and thus frictionally engage the flexible portion of the elongated shaft to selectively impede articulating motion thereof.

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

MYCELIUM BIOPOLYMERS FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20220142907A1
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Topical applicators containing mycological biopolymers are suitable for applying health or cosmetic products to the skin or lips of a subject. The applicators are made from biodegradable mycological biopolymers that are grown from fungi in the presence of a growth medium under a predetermined environment of relative humidity, temperature, carbon dioxide, oxygen and air flow. The topical applicators containing the mycological biopolymers may further contain beneficial agents or products that that may be transferred to the skin or lips, thereby enhancing the health or beauty of a subject. 1. A topical applicator comprising a structural matrix , wherein the structural matrix comprises a mycological biopolymer.2. The topical applicator of claim 1 , wherein the topical applicator is suitable for use in applying a health or beauty product to an application region of a subject.3. The topical applicator of for use in applying a health or beauty product to an application region of a subject.4. The topical applicator of or claim 1 , wherein the application region is the subject's skin or lips.5. The topical applicator of any one of to claim 1 , wherein the mycological biopolymer is produced by a method comprising:providing a growth medium comprising a fungal inoculum and a substrate, said substrate optionally further comprising a supplemental source of nutrition, and said fungal inoculum comprising a fungus; and{'sub': 2', '2, 'incubating the growth medium as a solid-state culture for a period of time in a growth environment, wherein the growth environment has a relative humidity, a temperature, carbon dioxide (CO) and oxygen (O) sufficient to support growth of the mycological biopolymer without the formation of a visible fruiting body;'}thereby providing the mycological biopolymer.6. The topical applicator of claim 5 , wherein the growth environment carbon dioxide level is within a range of about 3% (v/v) to about 7% (v/v).7. The topical applicator of claim 6 , wherein the ...

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14-04-2016 дата публикации

SURGICAL TISSUE SEALER

Номер: US20160100881A1
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A method for manufacturing an end effector assembly includes providing first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another about a pivot between a first, spaced-apart position and a second, approximated position. One of the first and second jaw members includes a cavity defined therein and the other of the first and second jaw members includes a stop member configured to be inserted into the cavity. A gap-setting gauge is grasped between the first and second jaw members to define a gap-distance between the jaw members equivalent to a thickness of the gap-setting gauge. The first and second jaw members are set such that the jaw members are prevented from approximation beyond the gap-distance. 113-. (canceled)14. A method of manufacturing an end effector assembly , the method comprising:grasping a gap-setting gauge between first and second jaw members to define a gap-distance between the first and second jaw members equivalent to a thickness of the gap-setting gauge; andmoving a stop member a distance within an aperture defined in the first jaw member into engagement with the second jaw member when the first and second jaw members are in a fully grasped position such that the first and second jaw members are prevented from approximating beyond the gap-distance.15. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the stop member has a threaded shaft configured to threadably interface with the aperture.16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein moving the stop member includes rotating the stop member within the aperture to translate the stop member relative to the first jaw member.17. The method according to claim 14 , further comprising fixing the stop member relative to the first jaw member after the stop member is moved the distance within the aperture into engagement with the second jaw member. The present application is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/297,316, filed on Jun. 5, 2014, which is a division of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/412, ...

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02-04-2020 дата публикации

Bioreactor Paradigm for the Production of Secondary extra-Particle Hyphal Matrices

Номер: US20200102530A1
Принадлежит: Ecovative Design LLC

The invention describes a methodology for production of a secondary extra-particle fungal matrix for application as a mycological material, manufactured via a Type II actively aerated static packed-bed bioreactor. A pre-conditioned air stream is passed through a substrate of discrete elements inoculated with a filamentous fungus to form an isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix between the discrete elements. Continued feeding of the air through the substrate of discrete elements and isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrixes develops an extra-particle hyphal matrix that extends from an isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix in the direction of airflow into a void space within the vessel. 1. A method of producing a mycological material comprising the steps ofproviding a vessel having a chamber;loading a substrate of discrete elements inoculated with a filamentous fungus into said chamber;feeding a pre-conditioned air stream through said vessel for diffusion between said discrete elements in said chamber and for a time sufficient for said filamentous fungus to expand a contiguous network of hyphae between and around said discrete elements to form an isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix; andcontinuing to feed said pre-conditioned air stream through said vessel for diffusion between said discrete elements and said isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix for a time sufficient to develop a polarized condition within said vessel wherein air exits said isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix as a laminar flow into at least one void space within said vessel and to form an extra-particle hyphal matrix extending from said isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix in the direction of airflow within said at least void space.2. A method as set forth in wherein said vessel has a permeable partition within said vessel separating said chamber from said void space and said air stream is fed through said vessel passing downwardly through said chamber into said void space.3. A method as set ...

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29-04-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR CONNECTION AND SEALING OF UTILITY CONNECTIONS

Номер: US20210123548A1
Автор: Mueller Peter Baruch
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Pipe connector for coupling a first-end pipe and a second-end pipe that includes intermediary attachment connectors for each of the first-end and second-end pipes. The attachment connectors include O-ring slots machined into an external perimeter surface and a movable sleeve that engages with the intermediary attachment connectors to form a seal between the O-ring slots and an internal perimeter surface of the sleeve. 1. A pipe connector system , comprising: a sleeve including an outer perimeter surface and an inner perimeter surface, the sleeve defining an axial movement axis coincident with a centerline of the sleeve;', 'a first attachment cylinder including a first connector end, the first connector end configured to engage the inner perimeter surface of the sleeve;', 'an axial movement gear rack disposed along the outer perimeter surface of the sleeve and substantially oriented along the axial movement axis;', 'a housing to contain the sleeve, the housing configured to allow the sleeve to move axially outward from the housing; and', 'a gear component contained in the housing and engaged with the axial movement gear rack., 'a first-end pipe connector operable to couple to a first pipe, wherein the first-end pipe connector includes2. The pipe connector system of claim 1 , wherein the gear component includes a rotational actuation feature.3. The pipe connector system of claim 1 , wherein the housing substantially retrains the gear component from moving along the axial movement axis.4. The pipe connector system of claim 1 , wherein the first connector end is disposed in the sleeve and includes an O-ring slot machined into the outer perimeter surface of the first attachment cylinder.5. The pipe connector system of claim 1 , further comprising:a detent-stop disposed to substantially restrain movement of the sleeve when the sleeve is in a position engaging the first connector end of the first attachment cylinder.6. The pipe connector system of claim 1 , further ...

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10-07-2014 дата публикации

SURGICAL FORCEPS

Номер: US20140194875A1
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A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members movable between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw member includes an electrically-conductive tissue-contacting surface adapted to connect to a source of energy to treat tissue grasped between the jaw members. The first jaw member includes a cutting electrode adapted to connect to the source of energy to cut tissue grasped between the jaw members, while the second jaw member including a first insulative member positioned to oppose the cutting electrode. The first insulative member is configured to guide the cutting electrode into alignment with the first insulative member upon approximation of the jaw members to thereby align the jaw members relative to one another upon approximation of the jaw members. 1. A forceps , comprising:an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members, at least one of the jaw members movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween, each jaw member including an electrically-conductive tissue-contacting surface adapted to connect to a source of energy to treat tissue grasped between the jaw members, the first jaw member including a cutting electrode adapted to connect to the source of energy to cut tissue grasped between the jaw members, the second jaw member including a first insulative member positioned to oppose the cutting electrode, the first insulative member configured to guide the cutting electrode into alignment with the first insulative member upon approximation of the jaw members to thereby align the jaw members relative to one another upon approximation of the jaw members.2. The forceps according to claim 1 , wherein the first insulative member defines a cut-out formed from at least one angled surface claim 1 , the at least one angled surface configured to guide the cutting electrode into alignment ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

LIFT

Номер: US20160120722A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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A lift with guide rails and guide device and by using a cable winch reduction, an electric drive or a hydraulic cylinder enables a lift platform or a double platform to move vertically over a lifting and the swimming pool lift includes a flotation body, which can receive the drive, the hydraulic system and the swimming pool cleaning system. 1. A lift ,whereinthe lift platform can be moved via the lifting on vertical or inclined guide rails and the platform lifter rolls and unrolls the cable or the power-supplying cable or the flat belt and with the inclusion of a double platform together with the pivoting arms and a housing, an additional small lifting occurs and the lifting is secured by means of a security disposition, the platform lifter has a cable reduction and a drive or hydraulic cylinder and, for the power-supplying cable, room exists in the housing or in the lift platform for a consumption distributor, as well as a swimming pool cleaning system, flotation body, fold-out diving board.2. The lift according to claim 1 ,whereinspace is present in the inner diameter of the large cable winch for the small cable winch with the flat belt or a second cable, the deflection roller, the hydraulic cylinder, the hydraulic system, the accumulator and, if present, the controller.3. The lift according to claim 1 ,whereinthe cable reduction either consists of the large cable winch and the small cable winch and forms the cable winch reduction, or a pulley consists of two or more deflection rollers or both combine to form a potency pulley.4. The lift according to claim 1 ,whereinthe swimming pool cleaning system comprises at least the following elements, which are a skimmer, skimmer tube, circulation pump, filter, metering device, disinfecting means, disinfecting device, waterproof lid.5. The lift according to claim 1 ,whereinthe hydraulic system consists of at least of the hydraulic cylinder, pump motor, valve and tank.6. The lift according to claim 1 ,wherein:the current ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

Removing error patterns in binary data

Номер: US20160126980A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method and a device for removing pathologic error patterns in binary data are proposed. The method comprises the operations of identifying a pathologic error pattern in the binary data, and inverting all bits of the identified pathologic error pattern.

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14-05-2015 дата публикации

SURGICAL FORCEPS

Номер: US20150133929A1
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A forceps includes an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members. One or both of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One or both of the jaw members includes a jaw frame including an engagement recess defined on each lateral side thereof and a replaceable component configured for slidable positioning about the jaw frame. The replaceable component includes an outer jaw housing having an engagement tang disposed on each lateral side thereof. The engagement tangs are configured to engage the engagement recesses of the jaw frame upon slidable positioning of the replaceable component about the jaw frame to secure the replaceable component to the jaw frame. The replaceable component includes an electrically conductive tissue sealing plate engaged to the outer jaw housing to define a tissue sealing surface. 120-. (canceled)21. A forceps , comprising:an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members, at least one of the first and second jaw members moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween, at least one of the first and second jaw members including:a jaw frame;a flex circuit adapted to connect to a source of energy, the flex circuit extending along at least a portion of the jaw frame, the flex circuit including an insulative covering disposed thereabout and a first exposed electrical contact;an outer jaw housing engaged about the jaw frame; andan electrically conductive plate engaged to the outer jaw housing, the electrically conductive plate including a first finger extending through the outer jaw housing into contact with the first exposed electrical contact to electrically couple the electrically conductive plate with the source of energy.22. The forceps according to claim 21 , wherein the at least one of the first and second jaw members further ...

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18-05-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING A REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM IN SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Номер: US20170135775A1
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A system and method for using a remote control to control an electrosurgical instrument, where the remote control includes at least one momentum sensor. As the surgeon rotates their hand mimicking movements of a handheld electrosurgical instrument, the movements are translated and sent to the remote controlled (RC) electrosurgical instrument. The surgeon uses an augmented reality (AR) vision system to assist the surgeon in viewing the surgical site. Additionally, the surgeon can teach other doctors how to perform the surgery by sending haptic feedback to slave controllers. Also, the surgeon can transfer control back and forth between the master and slave controller to allow a learning surgeon to perform the surgery, but still allow the surgeon to gain control of the surgery whenever needed. Also, the surgeon could be located at a remote location and perform the surgery with the assistance of the AR vision system.m. 1. (canceled)2. A method for performing a surgical procedure , the method comprising:mechanically connecting a wireless remote with a remote controlled surgical instrument such that the wireless remote directly contacts the remote controlled surgical instrument; andusing the remote controlled surgical instrument as a handheld instrument to perform a surgical task while the remote controlled surgical instrument is mechanically connected with the wireless remote.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising moving at least a portion of the remote controlled surgical instrument with respect to a patient.4. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising selecting a second remote controlled surgical instrument using a user interface on the wireless remote.5. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising transferring control of the remote controlled surgical instrument from the wireless remote to a slave remote.6. The method according to claim 5 , further comprising utilizing the wireless remote to transfer control of the remote ...

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28-05-2015 дата публикации

EXTERNAL COOLING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

Номер: US20150144302A1
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A surgical system includes a portable surgical instrument and a sleeve. The portable surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly and a housing operably coupled to the end effector assembly. The housing includes a generator and a battery assembly coupled thereto and configured to supply energy to the end effector assembly for treating tissue. The sleeve is shaped complementarily to the housing and is removably positionable about the housing. The sleeve is configured to cool the housing and/or remove heat from the housing to inhibit overheating of the generator and/or the battery assembly. 1. (canceled)2. A cooling device for use with a surgical instrument , the cooling device comprising:a cooling member removably positionable about a portion of a housing of a surgical instrument, the cooling member shaped complementary to the portion of the housing and configured to at least one of cool the surgical instrument or remove heat from the surgical instrument to inhibit overheating.3. The cooling device according to claim 2 , wherein the cooling member includes a sleeve having first and second flaps configured to surround the housing of the surgical instrument.4. The cooling device according to claim 3 , wherein the first and second flaps are connected at first ends thereof and are releasably engagable with one another at second ends thereof to secure the sleeve about the housing of the surgical instrument.5. The cooling device according to claim 3 , wherein the sleeve includes at least one opening defined therethrough to facilitate operation of the surgical instrument with the sleeve disposed thereabout.6. The cooling device according to claim 3 , wherein the sleeve includes at least one internal pocket defined therein claim 3 , the at least one internal pocket configured to retain a coolant member therein.7. The cooling device according to claim 3 , wherein the sleeve is configured to circulate coolant therethrough.8. The cooling device according to claim 2 , ...

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18-05-2017 дата публикации

PROBE HEAD FOR A COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE

Номер: US20170138718A1
Автор: Mueller Peter, RUCK Otto
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A probe head for a coordinate measuring machine has a first probe head part with an interface, for coupling the probe head to the coordinate measuring machine. A second probe head part is coupled to the first probe head part and is rotatable relative to the first probe head part about a first axis. A third probe head part is coupled to the second probe head part and is pivotable relative to the second probe head part about a second axis. The first and second axes lie askew in relation to each other. A first actuator pivots the third probe head part about the second axis via a push rod coupled to the third probe head part at a lateral distance from the second axis. The first actuator moves the push rod in a longitudinal direction to pivot the third probe head part relative to the second probe head part. 1. A probe head for a coordinate measuring machine for determining measurement point coordinates on a workpiece , the probe head comprising:a first probe head part having a first change-over interface which is designed to couple the probe head to the coordinate measuring machine,a second probe head part coupled to the first probe head part and rotatable relative to the first probe head part about a first axis,a third probe head part coupled to the second probe head part and pivotable relative to the second probe head part about a second axis, wherein the first axis and the second axis lie askew in relation to each other,a first actuator designed to pivot the third probe head part about the second axis, anda push rod coupled to the third probe head part at a lateral distance from the second axis,wherein the first actuator moves the push rod in a longitudinal direction in order to pivot the third probe head part in relation to the second probe head part.2. The probe head of claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal direction extends parallel to the first axis.3. The probe head of claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal direction extends along the first axis.4. The probe head of ...

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07-08-2014 дата публикации

ELECTROSURGICAL FORCEPS

Номер: US20140221999A1
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

An electrosurgical forceps is provided. The electrosurgical forceps includes a housing having a shaft extending distally therefrom. The shaft defines a longitudinal axis therethrough and a knife blade shaft is operably disposed within the shaft. An end effector is operably disposed at a distal end of the shaft. The end effector includes a pair of spaced-apart first and second jaw members that are movable from an open configuration to a clamping configuration. An electrode assembly includes first and second electrode housings and a knife blade. The first and second electrode housings are operably coupled to one another and are configured to selectively couple to respective first and second jaw members to electrosurgically treat tissue clamped between the first and second jaw members. The knife blade is configured to selectively couple to the knife blade shaft. 1. An electrosurgical forceps , comprising:a housing having a shaft extending distally therefrom, the shaft defining a longitudinal axis therethrough;a knife blade shaft operably positioned within the shaft;an end effector operably disposed at a distal end of the shaft, the end effector including a pair of spaced-apart first and second jaw members movable from an open configuration to a clamping configuration; andan electrode assembly including first and second electrode housings and a knife blade, the first and second electrode housings operably coupled to one another and configured to selectively couple to respective first and second jaw members to electro surgically treat tissue clamped between the first and second jaw members, the knife blade configured to selectively couple to the knife blade shaft.2. An electrosurgical forceps according to claim 1 , wherein the electrosurgical forceps includes a trigger assembly that operably couples to the knife blade shaft for moving the knife blade shaft and knife blade along the longitudinal axis.3. An electrosurgical forceps according to claim 1 , wherein a distal ...

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10-06-2021 дата публикации

QUANTUM PROCESSING APPARATUS WITH DOWNSAMPLING ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER

Номер: US20210175892A1
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Systems and methods directed to a quantum processing apparatus are provided. The apparatus comprises M solid-state qubits, where M>1, and control electronics, which are connected to the solid-state qubits. The control electronics comprise one or more qubit readout circuits, where each of the qubit readout circuits is connected to at least one of the solid-state qubits and comprises a downsampling analog-to-digital converter (hereafter DSADC). Each DSADC is configured to downsample analog signals obtained from the at least one of the solid-state qubits. Such a DSADC operates in the nNyquist zone of the spectrum of the analog signals obtained, so as to down-convert such analog signals from the nNyquist zone to the mNyquist zone of the spectrum, where n>m≥1, prior to sampling the analog signals to convert them into digital signals, in operation. One or more embodiments of the invention are further directed to a related method of operating such a quantum processing apparatus. 1. A quantum processing apparatus comprising:M solid-state qubits, M>1; andcontrol electronics, which are connected to the M solid-state qubits,wherein the control electronics comprise one or more qubit readout circuits, each of the one or more qubit readout circuits connected to at least one of the M solid-state qubits and comprising a downsampling analog-to-digital converter (DSADC), and{'sup': th', 'th', 'th, 'wherein the DSADC downsamples analog signals obtained from the at least one of the M solid-state qubits, whereby the DSADC operates in an nNyquist zone of a spectrum of the analog signals, so as to down-convert such analog signals from the nNyquist zone to an mNyquist zone of the spectrum, n>m≥1, prior to sampling the analog signals to convert them into digital signals, in operation.'}2. The quantum processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the M solid-state qubits and the DSADC are configured so as for the analog signals to be included in the nNyquist zone and down-converted analog ...

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21-08-2014 дата публикации

SWIVEL LIFT

Номер: US20140231175A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to a swivel lift () with swivel arms () with a parallelogram function on which a bridge plate () or a walkable and drivable swivel arm floor () or positionally stable steps () is mounted on the lower swivel arm (), and the swivel arms () hold the lifting plate () horizontally positionally stable by means of bearing(s) (), can be moved as needed longitudinally electronically or by forced control, and a ramp () and/or a gate () is mounted on the lifting platform () in front of or behind the lifting plate (), and the lifting movement is accomplished by means of an operating cylinder () with the support of a gas spring (). 11. Swivel lift () ,{'b': 16', '17', '17', '2', '6', '2', '2', '2', '6', '7', '18', '3', '4', '2', '21', '2', '20', '20', '22', '3', '4', '23', '22', '3', '4', '17', '16, 'i': a', 'a, 'characterized in that a console () is attached to the floor () and/or to the wall () on which the swivel arms () are mounted in a pivoted and overlapping manner as a parallelogram, and a swivel arm floor () is mounted under a swivel arm (), and the swivel arms () or a swivel arm (), together with the swivel arm floor (), hold the lifting plate () horizontally positionally stable by means of bearing(s) (), and an operating cylinder () and/or a gas spring () is articulated diagonally or transversely between the swivel arms (), or a track () is mounted on a swivel arm () in which a carriage () engages, and the carriage () is fixed to a lever () and/or to an operating cylinder () and/or a gas spring () and/or synchronous rod (), and the lever () and the operating cylinder () and/or the gas spring () are supported on the wall () or console () and/or'}{'b': 30', '6, 'the bridge plate is arranged instead of the swivel arm floor (), and/or'}{'b': 7', '33', '34', '35', '17', '37', '36', '38', '39, 'i': 'a', 'that the lifting plate () can be moved horizontally by means of a counter-console (), track guide (), console carriage () and can slide vertically ...

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11-06-2015 дата публикации

COLLET BASED LOCKING MECHANISM

Номер: US20150157348A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
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A surgical instrument includes a housing supporting first and second actuators, an elongated shaft extending distally from the housing, and an end effector supported by a distal portion of the elongated shaft. A tensile member extending through the elongated shaft is coupled to the first actuator and the end effector such that first actuator may be manipulated to induce motion of the end effector. A locking mechanism associated with the tensile member selectively impedes motion of the end effector. The locking mechanism includes a collet disposed about the tensile member and a collet clamp for receiving the collet. Receipt of the collet into the collet clamp induces radial compression of the collet to impede the motion of the tensile member therethrough. An actuation member extending through the elongated shaft induces insertion and withdrawal of the collet from the collet clamp. 118-. (canceled)19. A surgical instrument , comprising:an elongated shaft including a proximal portion defining a longitudinal axis and a distal portion including at least one articulation joint configured to allow articulation of the distal portion relative to the proximal portion;at least one tensile member extending longitudinally through the elongated shaft and operably coupled to the distal portion of the elongated shaft such that movement of the at least one tensile member articulates the distal portion of the elongated shaft relative to the proximal portion of the elongated shaft; anda locking mechanism positioned proximally of and directly adjacent the at least one articulation joint, the locking mechanism operatively associated with the at least one tensile member to selectively impede movement thereof, which, in turn, impedes articulation of the distal portion of the elongated shaft relative to the proximal portion of the elongated shaft, the locking mechanism including:a collet disposed radially about the at least one tensile member; anda collet clamp including a void defined ...

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11-06-2015 дата публикации

FLOATING PLATFORM WITH A TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Номер: US20150158559A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to a tender furniture () unit which is hollow and contains a fold-out V-support () which thus serves as a parking means for a tender (), and additional technical means () and general storage means can be stowed therein and, with no tender () is present, the tender furniture unit () serves, by means of the backrest (), as seating, an enlarged platform area or lying area. 14. Tender platform () ,{'b': 1', '1', '4', '6', '12', '12', '12', '12', '27', '26', '38', '13', '16', '54', '41', '38, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'c', 'a, 'characterized in that the tender furniture unit () or the folding furniture unit () is mounted on the tender platform () or integrated therein, and at least one of the following technical means, namely fold-out V-support (), gangway (, ), climbing means (, ), tender crane, tender lift (), arbors (), operating cylinder (), icebox (), box (), emergency ladder (), slide (), operating cylinder () is embedded, or'}{'b': 21', '4', '54', '4, 'moveable, height-adjustable, fold-out stairs () are attached to the tender platform () or the emergency ladder () is mounted on the tender platform ().'}24. Tender platform () as set forth in claim 1 ,{'b': 1', '2', '3', '3', '6', '9', '6', '3, 'characterized in that the tender furniture () unit, consisting of a seating element () and the backrest () with a lowered backrest () and folded-out V-support (), serves as a parking area for a tender () and, with the V-support () folded in, serves as a lying surface for people and, with folded-up backrest (), serves as comfortable seating.'}34. Tender platform () as set forth in claim 1 ,{'b': 1', '39', '4', '3', '3', '38', '2', '36', '37', '21', '4, 'i': a', 'a', 'b', 'a, 'characterized in that the folding furniture () unit has a hinge () on the tender platform () with which the backrest () can be folded up and locked, and the backrest () serves as a support when folded down, and an operating cylinder () is mounted under the seating element () on a lifting ...

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11-06-2015 дата публикации

CYLINDER BULKHEAD HOLDER

Номер: US20150159753A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to an operating cylinder which includes a cylinder liner having one or more annular grooves incorporated into it, corresponding retainer rings or retainer ring segments fitting into said grooves and resting against the bulkheads or being forced against the cylinder liner or against the retainer rings or the retainer ring segments by means of the shaft nut owing to the beveled or fluted section. Means prevent any additional axial displacement of the bulkheads. 1. An operating cylinderwhereinthe operating cylinder comprises a cylinder liner in which are disposed one or a plurality of interior or exterior annular grooves or beads that accommodate retainer rings or retainer ring segments, which rest against the bulkheads that include a beveling or fluting, or{'b': '6', 'i': 'a', 'in that the bulkheads are forced against the retainer rings or the retaining ring segments by means of the shaft nut, and in that the shaft nut presses against the retainer rings, or in that the shoulder presses against the shoulder edge of the cylinder liner, or'}in that the retainer rings are disposed against the inner diameter of the bulkheads spreading themselves apart, due to the nut being screwed onto the thread, and being forced into the annular groove,and in that by means of the shaft nut or cap or axial snap ring any axial displacement of the bulkheads toward the inside of the operating cylinder is prevented, or in that a snap retaining ring on the bulkhead prevents any outward axial displacement of the bulkhead.2. The operating cylinder according to claim 1 ,whereinthe bulkheads comprise further technical means, which are a radial seal and a fluid inlet piping connection and piston rod bore and sealing groove and/or longitudinal groove and/or bead and/or fluid bores and/or thread and/or air filter means or bellows and/or measurement means and/or lift lock and/or final layer dampening.3. The operating cylinder according to claim 2 ,whereinthe fluting approximately ...

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

TAMPON FOR DAYS BETWEEN MENSTRUATION

Номер: US20150164702A1
Автор: Mueller Peter
Принадлежит: Ruggli Projects AG

A tampon with an absorbent body of which at least a part of its volume is made from an absorbent material and having a middle part, a distal end and a proximal end, and which is connected to an extraction device. The volume of absorbent material in such a tampon is designed to absorb between 0.5 g and 4 g, preferably 3.5 g, of liquid. 1116324511613616. Tampon () for days between menstruation , comprising at least an absorbent body () , of which at least a part of its volume is made from an absorbent material , and having a middle part () , a proximal end () and a distal end () , and an extraction means () connected to the tampon () , the absorbent body () being made from an absorbent material throughout its entire volume , wherein the tampon () is designed for the days between menstruation times having a volume of absorbent material () to absorb a liquid quantity of between 0.5 g and 4 g , preferably 3.5 g , and the absorbent body () has a length of less than 40 mm , preferably a length of between 40 and 10 mm or between 38 and 30 mm.21. Tampon () according to claim 1 ,{'b': '36', 'wherein the absorbent material () is made from fibrous material.'}3136. Tampon () according to claim 1 , wherein the absorbent material () is made from a compressed claim 1 , fibrous material.413616. Tampon () according to claim 1 , wherein the volume of the absorbent material () of the absorbent body () is designed to absorb a liquid quantity of between 0.5 g and less than 4 g claim 1 , preferably less than 3.5 g.5161616. Tampon () according to claim 1 , wherein a diameter () of the absorbent body () or a bounding volume surrounding the absorbent body () is at most 10 mm claim 1 , preferably having a value of between 2 and 10 mm.61316. Tampon () according to claim 1 , wherein at least the middle part () of the absorbent body () or bounding volume surrounding it is cylindrical in shape.71316. Tampon () according to claim 1 , wherein at least the middle part () of the absorbent body () or ...

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16-06-2016 дата публикации

COAXIAL COIL LOCK

Номер: US20160166271A1
Автор: Mueller Peter M.
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A surgical instrument includes a housing and an elongated shaft extending distally therefrom. The elongated shaft includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a flexible portion supported therebetween. The flexible portion permits pivotal movement of the distal portion of the elongated shaft and an end effector supported thereon. A locking mechanism is operatively associated with the flexible portion of the elongated shaft to selectively impede pivotal motion of the distal portion. The locking mechanism includes a locking coil disposed about an axis defined by the flexible portion of the elongated shaft. A distal end of the locking coil is coupled to the distal portion of the elongated shaft, and a proximal end of the locking coil is rotatable about the longitudinal axis to laterally approximate the locking coil to flexible portion, and thus frictionally engage the flexible portion of the elongated shaft to selectively impede articulating motion thereof. 118-. (canceled)19. A surgical instrument , comprising:a housing;an elongated shaft extending distally from the housing and defining a longitudinal axis, the elongated shaft including a distal portion supporting an end effector;a flexible portion configured to support the distal portion of the elongated shaft such that bending of the flexible portion induces pivotal movement of the distal portion of the elongated shaft with respect to the longitudinal axis, the flexible portion including a central lumen defined therein; and a distal end coupled to the flexible portion; and', 'a proximal end rotatable about the longitudinal axis in a first direction to laterally approximate the first locking coil relative to the central lumen of the flexible portion and rotatable in a second opposite direction to laterally separate the first locking coil from the central lumen of the flexible portion., 'a locking mechanism configured to selectively impede pivotal motion of the distal portion of the elongated shaft, the locking ...

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25-06-2015 дата публикации

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH RESILIENT DRIVING MEMBER AND RELATED METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20150173823A1
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A forceps is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly operatively connects to a distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of first and second jaw members. One or both of the first and second jaw members is movable relative to the other jaw member from a clamping position to an open position. A resilient member operably couples to at least one of the first and second jaw members. The resilient member is configured to bias the first and second jaw members in the clamping position and provide a closure force on tissue disposed therebetween. 120-. (canceled)21. An endoscopic forceps , comprising:a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis;an end effector assembly disposed at the distal end of the shaft and including a first jaw member and a second jaw member, at least one of the first and second jaw members movable relative to the other between a clamping position wherein the first and second jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween and an open position wherein the first and second jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another;a first cam follower disposed on a proximal end of the first jaw member and a second cam follower disposed on a proximal end of the second jaw member;a cam assembly disposed within the shaft and configured to translate along the longitudinal axis, the cam assembly defining a first cam slot and a second cam slot, the first cam follower configured to slide along the first cam slot and the second cam follower configured to slide along the second cam slot;a drive rod configured to translate along the longitudinal axis defined by the shaft; anda resilient member coupling the drive rod to the cam assembly.22. The endoscopic forceps of claim 21 , wherein longitudinal movement of the resilient member along the longitudinal axis of the shaft moves the first and second jaw members between the clamping position and the open position.22. The endoscopic ...

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

Methods of Generating Mycelial Scaffolds and Applications Thereof

Номер: US20200157506A1
Принадлежит: Ecovative Design LLC

Several methods are described for generating mycelial scaffolds for use several technologies. In one embodiment, a mycelial scaffold is generated using a perfusion bioreactor system for cell-based meat technologies. In another embodiment, a mycelial scaffold is prepared for biomedical applications. The mycelial scaffolds may be generated from a liquid medium or from a solid substrate. 1. A method of generating a mycelial scaffold comprising the steps ofplacing a substrate of a nutritive substrate and a fungus in a defined environment with a temperature of from 85° F. to 95° F. and a carbon dioxide content of from 3% to 7% of the environment; said fungus characterized in being a. biocompatible species;incubating said substrate in said environment to induce mycological biopolymer growth from said substrate without producing a stipe, cap or spore therein; andremoving the growth of mycological biopolymer from said substrate as a one piece self-contained billet.2. A method as set forth in wherein said fungus is a filamentous organism and which further comprises the step of introducing a non-filamentous organism into said substrate for incubation and co-cultivation of said filamentous organism and said non-filamentous organism into said billet.3. A method as set forth in wherein said non-filamentous organism is a chordate myocyte of one of a bovine claim 2 , avian and fish cell line.4Laetiporus. A method as set forth in wherein said filamentous organism is of the genus spp claim 2 , and said non-filamentous organism is a chordate myocyte of a bovine.5Rhizopus.. A method as set forth in wherein said filamentous organism is a saprophytic fungus of the genus and said non-filamentous organism is a myoblast of the phylum Mollusca.6. A method of generating a mycelial scaffold comprising the steps ofinoculating a filamentous organism into a liquid medium in a bioreactor vessel containing nutrition for cultivation and growth of said organism,incubating said inoculated medium for ...

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

MODULAR MACHINE FOR PROCESSING AND/OR TESTING ROD-SHAPED ARTICLES, AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20140261477A1
Принадлежит: HAUNI MASCHINENBAU AG

A processing machine for rod-shaped articles includes a base frame including a back plate extending upward from the base frame; and a plurality of function modules each adapted to perform a manufacturing function on a rod-shaped article. Each function module includes a mounting plate adapted to removably attach the function module to the back plate as a unit, and a dedicated drive motor supported on the mounting plate and adapted to move at least a portion of the function module. The plurality of function modules includes at least one of a rod infeed module, a hopper module, a drum module, a knife module, and a gluing module. A method of configuring a modular processing machine for rod-shaped articles is also described. 1. A processing machine for rod-shaped articles , comprising:a base frame including a back plate extending upward from the base frame; anda plurality of function modules each adapted to perform a manufacturing function on a rod-shaped article, each function module including a mounting plate adapted to removably attach the function module to the back plate as a unit, and a dedicated drive motor supported on the mounting plate and adapted to move at least a portion of the function module;wherein the plurality of function modules includes at least one of a rod infeed module, a hopper module, a drum module, a knife module, and a gluing module.2. The processing machine of claim 1 , further comprising:an inspection module including a mounting plate adapted to attach the inspection module to the back plate as a unit, the inspection module adapted to inspect the rod-shaped article for at least one of leakage, pressure loss, paper location, and presence of loose strands.3. The processing machine of claim 2 , wherein the inspection module further includes a dedicated drive motor adapted to rotate at least one drum of the inspection module.4. The processing machine of claim 2 , further comprising an auto bobbin changeover module including a mounting plate ...

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28-05-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STERILIZING CLOSURE ELEMENTS FOR PACKAGING CONTAINERS, AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20200165021A1
Автор: Mueller Peter
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A method for sterilizing closure elements () for packaging containers (), wherein the closure elements () are collected individually by a holding mechanism () in the region of a sterile chamber () and are placed onto an opening () of a filled packaging container () and connected to the latter, and wherein the closure elements (), while being conveyed inside the sterile chamber (), are treated by means of at least one sterilizing medium () during a sterilizing process. 131. A method for sterilizing closure elements () for packaging containers () ,{'b': 3', '25', '12', '4', '1, 'wherein the closure elements () are collected individually by a holding mechanism () in the region of a sterile chamber () and are placed onto an opening () of a filled packaging container () and connected to the packaging container,'}{'b': 3', '12', '6', '7', '52, 'wherein the closure elements (), while being conveyed inside the sterile chamber (), are treated by at least one sterilizing medium (, , ) during a sterilizing process, and'}{'b': 25', '3', '3', '3', '6', '7', '52, 'wherein the holding mechanism () holds the closure element () successively at different locations of the closure element () in such a way that, during the sterilizing process, all surfaces (A, B) of the closure element () come temporarily into operative connection with at least one sterilizing medium (, , ).'}2365237336752. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sterilization of the closure elements () comprises a first phase in which hot air acts as the at least one sterilizing medium ( claim 1 , ) on the closure elements () claim 1 , a second phase in which vaporous sterilizing agent acts as the at least one sterilizing medium () claim 1 , and a third phase in which the closure elements () are dried with hot air claim 1 , wherein at least during the first and second phases the closure elements () claim 1 , in the region of the all surfaces (A claim 1 , B) claim 1 , come into operative connection ...

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04-06-2020 дата публикации

QUANTUM COMPUTER HARDWARE WITH REFLECTIONLESS FILTERS FOR THERMALIZING RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS

Номер: US20200175412A1
Автор: Morf Thomas, Mueller Peter
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A quantum computer hardware apparatus may include a first stage, which is connected to one or more signal generators, and a second stage adapted to be cooled down at a lower temperature than the first stage. Superconducting qubits are arranged in the second stage. The signal generators are configured, each, to generate radio frequency (RF) signals to drive the qubits, in operation. The apparatus may further include an intermediate stage between the first stage and the second stage, wherein the intermediate stage comprises one or more coolable filters, the latter configured for thermalizing RF signals from the signal generators. Related methods for thermalizing radio frequency signals in a quantum computer hardware apparatus are also disclosed. 1. A quantum computer hardware apparatus , comprising:a first stage connected to a signal generator;a second stage with superconducting qubits arranged therein, the second stage adapted to be cooled down at a lower temperature than the first stage, wherein the signal generator is configured to generate radio frequency signals to drive the qubits; andan intermediate stage between the first stage and the second stage, wherein the intermediate stage comprises at least a coolable filter, the coolable filter configured for thermalizing radio frequency signals from the signal generator,wherein said intermediate stage comprises CMOS-fabricated components, the CMOS-fabricated components including said coolable filter.2. The quantum computer hardware apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe first stage is adapted to be cooled at a temperature between 2 and 6 Kelvin, in operation of the apparatus.3. The quantum computer hardware apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe coolable filter is configured as a reflectionless bandpass filter, allowing a signal inside a passband thereof while absorbing signal in a stopband thereof.4. The quantum computer hardware apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe coolable filter is configured so ...

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05-07-2018 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180189547A1
Принадлежит: Intel Corporation

Technology for a biometric identification system is described. The biometric identification system can include an infrared (IR) illumination device, a thermal imager, and a controller. The controller can determine, using a defined thermal profile, when a thermal image captured by the thermal imager includes a face of a user. The controller can determine, based on the thermal image, when the face of the user is located within a selected range of distances from the thermal imager. The controller can instruct the IR illumination device to illuminate for a selected period of time when the face of the user is located within the selected range of distances from the thermal imager. 1. A biometric identification system comprising:an infrared (IR) illumination device;a thermal imager; and determine, using a defined thermal profile, when a thermal image captured by the thermal imager includes a face of a user;', 'determine, based on the thermal image, when the face of the user is located within a selected range of distances from the thermal imager; and', 'instruct the IR illumination device to illuminate for a selected period of time when the face of the user is located within the selected range of distances from the thermal imager., 'a controller comprising circuitry configured to2. The biometric identification system of claim 1 , wherein the IR illumination device illuminates for the selected period of time to allow biometric identification to be performed for the user.3. The biometric identification system of claim 1 , wherein the IR illumination device includes an IR light emitting diode (LED) or an IR laser.4. The biometric identification system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises circuitry configured to:determine, based on the thermal image, that the face of the user is not located within the selected range of distances from the thermal imager; anddetermine to not instruct the IR illumination device to illuminate for the selected period of time.5. The ...

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23-07-2015 дата публикации

PLATFORM STAIRS

Номер: US20150203177A1
Автор: MUELLER Peter A.
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The invention relates to stairs that are attached under the platform and can be swung out and are distinguished in that the steps remain positionally stable horizontally when the stairs are swung out, and the bottom steps form a cover and optionally a flow body, and once the stairs are swung out, they form means for climbing in and out of the water, a seat element, function as a trim tab and damping means and, when the swinging arms are swung out further, constitute an additional platform, and the swinging ladder consists of ladder elements and can be folded by means of a cam and a bracket, and the stairs and swinging ladder as a stairway can have a handrail which can be swung out manually or automatically. 1. A stairwaywhereinthe stairway has a chassis which is attached under the platform, andthe stairs have swinging arms which can be swung out by means of an operating cylinder with a positionally constant horizontal step and at least one positionally constant horizontal step on which a pivot bearing is attached,the swinging ladder has ladder elements that can be swung out by means of an operating cylinder connected to hinge, and a cam is attached to the ladder element and positively controls the ladder element upon contacting the bracket in order to swing it up to the ladder element,a pin attached to the swinging arm or the ladder element and the handrail is mounted thereupon by being pivoted, and a spring acts between the handrail and swinging arm or ladder element, and a rope is attached directly or indirectly by means of the pulley on the handrail, and the other rope end is attached to the chassis, andwhen the stairway is in a closed state, the swinging arms relative to the steps and the platform, or the ladder element relative to the ladder element and to the platform, are more-or-less parallel to each other and are accessible when swung out.2. The stairway according to claim 1 ,whereina foldable ladder is attached to the pivot bearing of the stair and can be ...

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