| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D466936 |
Medical training device for a cardiac septal occluder |
December 10, 2002 |
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| D445188 |
Implantable surgical membrane |
July 17, 2001 |
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| D444878 |
Implantable surgical membrane |
July 10, 2001 |
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| D430939 |
Lyophilization container |
September 12, 2000 |
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| D425205 |
Lyophilization container |
May 16, 2000 |
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| D412043 |
Dental floss holder |
July 13, 1999 |
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| 7462675 |
Thermoplastic copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoromethyl vinyl ether and medical devic |
December 9, 2008 |
| An improved elastomeric material is described comprising an essentially noncross-linkable amorphous copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and perfluoromethyl vinyl ether (PMVE) which is both a thermoplastic and exhibits exceptional mechanical properties. This material is particularly |
| 7451530 |
Device for creating a seal between fabrics or other materials |
November 18, 2008 |
| A device for forming a seal includes upper and lower seal members, and a slider, wherein mating surfaces of the seal members interlock. In at least one embodiment, a lifting rib and closure bar on the slider cooperate with a lifting wing and closure bar groove on the upper and lower |
| 7445843 |
Expanded PTFE articles and method of making same |
November 4, 2008 |
| Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique st |
| 7442352 |
Flue gas purification process using a sorbent polymer composite material |
October 28, 2008 |
| Process for removing sulfur oxides, mercury vapor, and fine particulate matters from industrial flue gases that contain such pollutants. Pollutants are removed by modules, which contain microporous adsorbent (i.e., sorbent) material held within a polymer matrix. The composite materia |
| 7419732 |
Method for reducing degradation in a fuel cell |
September 2, 2008 |
| The invention is a method of reducing catalyst dissolution in the cathode of a membrane electrode assembly fuel cell, the method comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a membrane electrode assembly comprising an anode, a cathode and a polymer electrolyte membrane interposed between t |
| 7409815 |
Wire rope incorporating fluoropolymer fiber |
August 12, 2008 |
| A wire rope including at least one metal wire and at least one fluoropolymer fiber. Preferably, the fluoropolymer fiber is present in an amount less than about 25 weight %, and in alternative embodiments less than 20 weight %, 15 weight %, 10 weight %, and 5 weight %. The fluoropolym |
| 7405015 |
Ionomer for use in fuel cells and method of making same |
July 29, 2008 |
| The reaction product of a monomer comprising phthalazinone and a phenol group, and at least one sulfonated aromatic compound. The monomer comprising phthalazinone and a phenol group is used in a reaction with the sulfonated aromatic compound to produce ionomers with surprising and hi |
| 7377929 |
Soft tissue defect repair device |
May 27, 2008 |
| An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted |
| 7361398 |
Low stress to seal ePTFE gasket material |
April 22, 2008 |
| A low stress-to-seal gasket material is described. Gaskets made according to the present invention comprise at least two tapes of porous PTFE and a substantially air impermeable layer at the interface of the two tape layers. The tape layers each have a non-porous region extending the tap |
| 7356946 |
Liquidproof seam for protective footwear |
April 15, 2008 |
| Liquidproof seams are formed between laminates, most preferably those having a complex textile structure on the sealing side of the laminate, where at least a portion of the complex textile in the sealing region is removed, such as by skiving, to reduce the thickness in the seam, or |
| 7349215 |
Aerogel/PTFE composite insulating material |
March 25, 2008 |
| A material comprising aerogel particles and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) binder is formed having a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 25 mW/m K at atmospheric conditions. The material is moldable or formable, having little or no shedding of filler particles, and may be |
| 7342793 |
Aerogel/PTFE composite insulating material |
March 11, 2008 |
| A material comprising aerogel particles and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) binder is formed having a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 25 mW/m K at atmospheric conditions. The material is moldable or formable, having little or no shedding of filler particles, and may be |
| 7323986 |
Reusable tamper respondent enclosure |
January 29, 2008 |
| The present invention relates to a tamper respondent enclosure which may be opened and closed as many times as necessary. In particular, the present invention relates to a re-usable tamper respondent enclosure comprising a first sensing means and a second sensing means wherein the fi |
| 7306729 |
Porous PTFE materials and articles produced therefrom |
December 11, 2007 |
| Novel porous PTFE membranes are described possessing a unique combination of high strength, low flow resistance, and small pore size. Additionally, unique constructions with superior filtration and venting properties incorporating porous PTFE membranes are described. |
| 7303834 |
Catalytic coatings and fuel cell electrodes and membrane electrode assemblies made therefrom |
December 4, 2007 |
| Fuel cell electrodes comprising a minimal load of catalyst having maximum catalytic activity and a method of forming such fuel cell electrodes. The preferred method comprises vaporizing a catalyst, preferably platinum, in a vacuum to form a catalyst vapor. A catalytically effective amoun |
| 7297429 |
Ionomer for use in fuel cells and method of making same |
November 20, 2007 |
| The reaction product of a monomer comprising phthalazinone and a phenol group, and at least one sulfonated aromatic compound. The monomer comprising phthalazinone and a phenol group is used in a reaction with the sulfonated aromatic compound to produce ionomers with surprising and hi |
| 7296394 |
Fluoropolymer fiber composite bundle |
November 20, 2007 |
| A rope comprising a plurality of bundle groups, each of said bundle groups having a periphery and comprising a plurality of high strength fibers, at least one low coefficient of friction fiber disposed around at least a portion of the periphery of at least one of the bundle groups. |
| 7291208 |
Grooved active and passive adsorbent filters |
November 6, 2007 |
| The invention relates to a device for filtering contaminants, such as particulates and vapor phase contaminants, from a confined environment such as electronic or optical devices susceptible to contamination (e.g. computer disk drives) by improving performance and possibly incorporating |
| 7291204 |
Separation membrane module with hollow fiber and a method of making the same |
November 6, 2007 |
| A separation membrane module having hollow fibers, wherein a plurality of hollow fibers are heated and melted to bond and thermally fuse the external surfaces of the hollow fibers with each other; and a method of manufacturing a separation membrane module having hollow fibers whereby |
| 7279208 |
Thin-wall polytetrafluoroethylene tube |
October 9, 2007 |
| A thin-wall PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) tube in the form of a tube of porous expanded PTFE film wherein the porous PTFE film has a microstructure containing a multiplicity of fibrils. The thin-wall tube is used in a non-porous embodiment as the balloon portion of a balloon cathete |
| 7250387 |
Filter system |
July 31, 2007 |
| The present invention is an improved filtration system, filtering method and unique chemical composition for capturing mercury and other pollutants in flue gases generated by process gas streams. The improved filtration system may take various forms depending on the type of filter sy |
| 7249513 |
Ultrasound probe |
July 31, 2007 |
| An improved ultrasound probe includes a support member, a signal cable having a plurality of electrically conductive members and an ultrasound transducer array. Distal end portions of each of the conductive members may be separately embodied within and extend through the support member |
| 7238311 |
Aerogel/PTFE composite insulating material |
July 3, 2007 |
| A material comprising aerogel particles and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) binder is formed having a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 25 mW/m K at atmospheric conditions. The material is moldable or formable, having little or no shedding of filler particles, and may be |
| 7226969 |
Aerogel/PTFE composite insulating material |
June 5, 2007 |
| A material comprising aerogel particles and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) binder is formed having a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 25 mW/m K at atmospheric conditions. The material is moldable or formable, having little or no shedding of filler particles, and may be |
| 7223253 |
Blood aspiration system and methods of use |
May 29, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to a blood aspiration system that is configured to enable various types of aspiration through a working lumen of a catheter. The blood aspiration system facilitates natural aspiration by providing a circuit between a patient's arterial and venous vas |
| 7217876 |
Strings for musical instruments |
May 15, 2007 |
| Novel musical instrument strings and methods for making the same. Polymer cover combined with a low temperature resin is provided to the strings. Also disclosed are novel plastic materials comprising a film of porous fluoropolymer having UV-cured resin applied to at least a portion of th |
| 7217314 |
Venting system for minimizing condensation in a lighting assembly |
May 15, 2007 |
| In one aspect, the invention is a lighting assembly comprising a housing defining an internal space within the housing, and an ambient space surrounding the housing, a light source within the internal space; a high capacity desiccant within the internal space, the high capacity desiccant |
| 7198636 |
Deployment system for an endoluminal device |
April 3, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to a deployment system for an endoluminal device. The deployment system includes a confining sheath placed around a compacted endoluminal device. A deployment line is provided in the system that is an integral extension of the sheath. As the deployme |
| 7179525 |
Low stress to seal expanded PTFE gasket tape |
February 20, 2007 |
| A low stress to seal, unitary gasket tape is provided that is particularly suited for use in form-in-place gaskets. The gasket tape preferably comprises at least two joined porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) tapes aligned along tape side surfaces and a substantially air |
| 7163601 |
Method of making architectural fabric |
January 16, 2007 |
| An article having (a) a layer of fabric having a first surface and a second surface made of polytetrafluoroethylene fibers; and (b) a first composite comprising (i) a porous PTFE film having interconnected passages and pathways and (ii) a fluoropolymer adhesive, wherein said fluoropo |
| 7147378 |
Low friction, abrasion-resistant bearing materials |
December 12, 2006 |
| A friction-reducing abrasion resistant bearing material is described. The material comprises a monolithic, porous polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) having dispersed therein a wear-resistant thermosetting or thermoplastic resin material. |
| 7138057 |
Filter media |
November 21, 2006 |
| In one aspect, the invention provides an article consisting essentially of a paper layer including about 10 Wt % to about 40 Wt % of a thermoplastic polymer and an ePTFE membrane laminated to the paper layer. Preferably, the paper layer includes about 10 Wt % to about 30 Wt % of a th |
| 7129421 |
Soft surface mount technology compatible EMI gasket |
October 31, 2006 |
| An Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) gasket formed of a hollow, conductive material which is mechanically fastened to a metal support layer. The assembly can be installed using standard high speed SMT pick and place equipment. |
| 7127833 |
Shoe upper and footwear constructed therewith and process for its production |
October 31, 2006 |
| A shoe upper, having an upper outer material (13) with a lower outer material end region (19) located in a lower upper end region, an upper lining material, which is arranged on the inner side of the upper outer material (13), incorporates a waterproof functional layer and has a lower |
| 7118801 |
Aerogel/PTFE composite insulating material |
October 10, 2006 |
| A material comprising aerogel particles and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) binder is formed having a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 25 mW/m K at atmospheric conditions. The material is moldable or formable, having little or no shedding of filler particles, and may be |
| 7117545 |
Liquidproof seam for protective apparel |
October 10, 2006 |
| Liquidproof seams are formed between laminates, most preferably those having a complex textile structure on the sealing side of the laminate, where at least a portion of the complex textile in the sealing region is removed, such as by skiving, to reduce the thickness in the seam, or |
| 7112078 |
Gimbling electronic connector |
September 26, 2006 |
| A connector comprising first and second mating portions in electrical communication, each of the first and second mating portions having inner and outer conductors, wherein the first and second mating portions are independently radially displaceable while maintaining the electrical c |
| 7094851 |
Low equivalent weight ionomer |
August 22, 2006 |
| An ionomer and a process for forming the ionomer such that the ionomer has (1) low equivalent weight (below 950, preferably between 625 and 850, and most preferably between 675 and 800) and (2) high conductivity (greater than 0.13 S/cm). In another embodiment, the invention is an ionomer |
| 7084225 |
Process for preparation of a tetrafluoroethylene copolymer |
August 1, 2006 |
| A polymerization process for producing a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and (perfluorobutyl)ethylene, prepared by an aqueous dispersion polymerization technique, and the resin produced thereby, are provided. This copolymer contains a relatively small amount, between about 0.02 weig |
| 7063714 |
Apparatus and methods for treating stroke and controlling cerebral flow characteristics |
June 20, 2006 |
| Apparatus and methods for treatment of stroke are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention disposes at least one catheter having a distal occlusive member in either the common carotid artery (CCA) or both the vertebral artery (VA) and the CCA on the hemisphere of the ce |
| 7060354 |
Dental floss having low density and method of making same |
June 13, 2006 |
| A dental floss comprising a porous PTFE fiber having a density of less than about 0.7 g/cc. The inventive floss is abrasion resistant, grippable and has a soft feel to the hands and a rough feel in the mouth. The floss is made by an extrusion process with non-contact heating during s |
| 7056336 |
Covered endoprosthesis and delivery system |
June 6, 2006 |
| The present invention is an improved endovascular device particularly useful for use in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedures. The device employs a two-part stent-graft construction that provides a low permeability membrane to line the shunt and an uncovered |
| 7049380 |
Thermoplastic copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoromethyl vinyl ether and medical devic |
May 23, 2006 |
| An improved elastomeric material is described comprising an essentially noncross-linkable amorphous copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and perfluoromethyl vinyl ether (PMVE) which is both a thermoplastic and exhibits exceptional mechanical properties. This material is particularly |
| 7041409 |
Low equivalent weight ionomer |
May 9, 2006 |
| An ionomer and a process for forming the ionomer such that the ionomer has (1) low equivalent weight; below 950, preferably between 625 and 850, and most preferably between about 700 and about 800; and (2) high conductivity, (greater than 0.15 S/cm). In an alternative embodiment, the |
