公开(公告)号：US20110254250A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US13028103

申请日：2011-02-15

Applicant: Steven FORD

Inventor： Steven FORD

IPC: B60D1/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/01 ,  B60D1/24 ,  B60D2001/546

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention comprise apparatus, assemblies and methods for towing a vehicle using a swivel head assembly. The swivel head assembly can permit a grid head of a towing system to roll as well as yaw with respect to a tow arm. Spring members are also provided that can help dampen roll motions.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例包括用于使用旋转头组件牵引车辆的装置，组件和方法。 旋转头组件可以允许拖曳系统的网格头相对于拖曳臂而滚动以及偏转。 还提供了可以帮助减轻滚动运动的弹簧构件。

公开(公告)号：US20100038881A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12540167

申请日：2009-08-12

Applicant: Steven Ford ,  Aaron Roe

Inventor： Steven Ford ,  Aaron Roe

IPC: B60D1/07

CPC classification number: B60D1/488 ,  B60D1/015 ,  B60D1/07 ,  B60D1/52

Abstract: Described are embodiments directed to an apparatus that is adapted to be mounted on a vehicle with a fifth wheel. The apparatus allows a towing hitch to be attached to the vehicle which allows the vehicle to tow other vehicles. The apparatus includes an elongated beam with a forward portion, middle portion, and rearward portion and a kingpin connected to the middle portion of the beam and adapted to engage a fifth wheel. A mounting pin with a first end and a second end is connected to the rearward portion of the beam and is substantially perpendicular to the elongated beam. The apparatus further includes strut braces connected to either end of the mounting pin and that extend at an angle away from the mounting pin. The strut braces are also connected to leveling assemblies which are adapted to connect to a frame of the vehicle and are adapted to change the vertical position of the rearward portion of the beam.

Abstract translation: 描述了适于被安装在具有第五轮的车辆上的装置的实施例。 该装置允许牵引挂钩附接到车辆，这允许车辆拖动其他车辆。 该装置包括具有前部，中间部分和后部的细长梁和连接到梁的中间部分并适于接合第五轮的主销。 具有第一端和第二端的安装销连接到梁的后部并且基本上垂直于细长梁。 该装置还包括连接到安装销的任一端并且以与安装销成一定角度延伸的支柱支架。 撑杆支架还连接到适合于连接到车辆的框架并且适于改变梁的后部的垂直位置的调平组件。

公开(公告)号：US20070027136A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US10570500

申请日：2004-09-16

Applicant: Gavin Halbert ,  Steven Ford ,  Moira Elliott

Inventor： Gavin Halbert ,  Steven Ford ,  Moira Elliott

IPC: A61K31/55 ,  A61K31/445 ,  A61K31/40 ,  A61K31/135

CPC classification number: A61K47/02

Abstract: A stable, sterile aqueous solution of a compound of formula (I): in which A is a C alkylene group with a chain length between NH and N(O)R′R″ of at least 2 carbon atoms and R′ and R″ are each separately selected from C1-4 alkyl groups and C2-4 hydroxyalkyl and C2-4 dihydroxyalkyl groups, or R′ and R″ together are a C2-6 alkylene group, is formulated in a unit dosage form in a sealed container, said solution having a concentration of the compound of formula (I) up to 150 mg/ml and a pH in the range of 5 to 9. The solution may be prepared without a freeze drying step.

Abstract translation: 式（I）化合物的稳定的无菌水溶液：其中A是具有至少2个碳原子的NH和N（O）R'R“之间的链长的C亚烷基，R'和R “各自独立地选自C 1-4烷基和C 2-4 2-4羟基烷基和C 2-4 2-4羟基烷基，或R '和R'一起是C 2-6亚烷基，以密封容器中的单位剂型配制，所述溶液具有式（I）化合物浓度至多150 mg / ml，pH在5至9的范围内。该溶液可以在没有冷冻干燥步骤的情况下制备。

公开(公告)号：US20060205820A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11433545

申请日：2006-05-15

Applicant: William Denny ,  Laurence Patterson ,  Gavin Halbert ,  Steven Ford

Inventor： William Denny ,  Laurence Patterson ,  Gavin Halbert ,  Steven Ford

IPC: C07C239/16 ,  A61K31/135

CPC classification number: C07C225/36 ,  A61K9/0019 ,  A61K47/02 ,  A61K47/12 ,  C07C291/04 ,  C07C2603/24

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): in which A is a C alkylene group with a chain length between NH and N(O)R′R″ of at least 2 carbon atoms and R′ and R″ are each separately selected from C1-4 alkyl groups and C2-4 hydroxyalkyl and C2-4 dihydroxyalkyl groups, or R′ and R″ together are a C2-6 alkylene group, is formulated so that upon dissolution in aqueous solution the pH of the solution is in the range of 5 to 9. The compound may be in the form of salt with a physiologically acceptable acid having a pKa in the range of −3.0 (minus 3.0) to 9.0.

Abstract translation: 式（I）化合物：其中A是具有NH和至少2个碳原子的N（O）R'R“之间的链长的C亚烷基，R'和R”分别选自 C 1-4烷基和C 2-4 2-4羟基烷基和C 2-4 2-4羟基烷基，或者R'和R“一起是 配制C 2-6亚烷基，使得当溶解在水溶液中时，溶液的pH在5至9的范围内。该化合物可以是与生理学上的盐的形式 具有-3.0（减3.0）至9.0范围内的pK 的可接受的酸。

公开(公告)号：US20050256188A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-17

申请号：US10507483

申请日：2003-03-17

Applicant: William Denny ,  Laurence Patterson ,  Gavin Halbert ,  Steven Ford

Inventor： William Denny ,  Laurence Patterson ,  Gavin Halbert ,  Steven Ford

IPC: A61K9/00 ,  A61K31/21 ,  A61K47/02 ,  A61K47/12 ,  C07C225/34 ,  C07C225/36 ,  C07C291/04

CPC classification number: C07C225/36 ,  A61K9/0019 ,  A61K47/02 ,  A61K47/12 ,  C07C291/04 ,  C07C2603/24

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): in which A is a C alkylene group with a chain length between NH and N(O)R′R″ of at least 2 carbon atoms and R′ and R″ are each separately selected from C1-4 alkyl groups and C2-4 hydroxyalkyl and C2-4 dihydroxyalkyl groups, or R′ and R″ together are a C2-6 alkylene group, is formulated so that upon dissolution in aqueous solution the pH of the solution is in the range of 5 to 9. The compound may be in the form of salt with a physiologically acceptable acid having a pKa in the range of −3.0 (minus 3.0) to 9.0.

Abstract translation: 式（I）化合物：其中A是具有NH和至少2个碳原子的N（O）R'R“之间的链长的C亚烷基，R'和R”分别选自 C 1-4烷基和C 2-4 2-4羟基烷基和C 2-4 2-4羟基烷基，或者R'和R“一起是 配制C 2-6亚烷基，使得当溶解在水溶液中时，溶液的pH在5至9的范围内。该化合物可以是与生理学上的盐的形式 具有-3.0（减3.0）至9.0范围内的pK 的可接受的酸。

公开(公告)号：US5381510A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-10

申请号：US95272

申请日：1993-07-21

Applicant: Dixon Ford ,  Steven Ford

Inventor： Dixon Ford ,  Steven Ford

IPC: H05B1/02 ,  A61M1/36 ,  A61M5/44 ,  F24H1/12 ,  G05D23/19 ,  H05B3/36 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1919 ,  A61M5/44 ,  F24H1/121 ,  H05B3/36 ,  A61M2205/127 ,  A61M2205/3653 ,  H05B2203/003 ,  H05B2203/005 ,  H05B2203/014 ,  H05B2203/017 ,  H05B2203/037

Abstract: A disposable, in-line heating cassette and apparatus for raising the temperature of fluids. The cassette comprises a spacer defining a sinuous or serpentine flow pathway interposed between flexible foils and mounted on a frame. The frame comprises inlet and outlet tubes and related input and output ports which communicate with the serpentine path. Juxtaposed heating plates in direct contact with the cassette substantially contact the entire heating surface of the foils, providing a highly efficient thermal path from the heating plate to the foil, and then to the fluid. The heating blocks have several electrically conductive strips thereon for generating a gradation of heat energy such that more heat energy is available for transfer at the inlet end than the outlet end of the serpentine flow path. The strips are arranged on the heating plates immediately over and under the serpentine flow path and are divided into contiguous perpendicular sections, each section having a corresponding closest parallel section with a conductor separation distance therebetween.

Abstract translation: 一次性的在线加热盒和用于提高流体温度的装置。 盒子包括限定了插入在柔性箔之间并安装在框架上的弯曲或蛇形流动路径的间隔件。 框架包括入口管和出口管以及与蛇形路径连通的相关输入和输出端口。 与盒直接接触的并置加热板基本上接触箔的整个加热表面，提供从加热板到箔片然后到流体的高效热路径。 加热块在其上具有几个导电条，用于产生热能的等级，使得更多的热能可用于在入口端处比蛇形流动路径的出口端传输。 这些条状物在紧挨着蛇形流路的上方和下方设置在加热板上，并且被分成连续的垂直部分，每个部分具有相应最近的平行部分，其间具有导体间隔距离。

公开(公告)号：US20120071970A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13221700

申请日：2011-08-30

Applicant: Alain F. Carpentier ,  William C. Brunnett ,  Louis A. Campbell ,  Da-Yu Chang ,  Steven Ford ,  John F. Migliazza ,  Anand Rao

Inventor： Alain F. Carpentier ,  William C. Brunnett ,  Louis A. Campbell ,  Da-Yu Chang ,  Steven Ford ,  John F. Migliazza ,  Anand Rao

IPC: A61F2/24

CPC classification number: A61F2/2445 ,  A61F2/2466 ,  A61F2230/0039 ,  A61F2230/0052

Abstract: A prosthetic tricuspid remodeling annuloplasty ring for use in tricuspid valve repairs to provide annular support after reconstructive valve surgery. The ring maintains an optimal annular dimension to prevent excessive dilatation of the natural valve annulus while adapting to the dynamic motion of the tricuspid annulus during the cardiac cycle. An exemplary ring features a waveform contour and may be constructed of a titanium core having a varying cross-section for selective flexibility for good Z-axis or out-of plane movement. The “waveform” contour and selective flexibility of the different segments of this ring are designed to adapt to the complex motion of the annulus. This reduces the stress on the anatomical structures and therefore minimizes the risk of arrhythmia and ring dehiscence.

Abstract translation: 用于三尖瓣修复的假体三尖瓣重塑瓣环成形术环，以在重建瓣膜手术后提供环形支撑。 环保持最佳的环形尺寸，以防止自然瓣膜环的过度膨胀，同时适应心动周期期间三尖瓣环的动态运动。 示例性环具有波形轮廓，并且可以由具有变化横截面的钛芯构成，用于选择性的灵活性以获得良好的Z轴或平面外的运动。 该环的不同段的“波形”轮廓和选择性灵活性被设计成适应环的复杂运动。 这减少了对解剖结构的压力，从而使心律失常和环开裂的风险最小化。

公开(公告)号：US08075013B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12540167

申请日：2009-08-12

Applicant: Steven Ford ,  Aaron Roe

Inventor： Steven Ford ,  Aaron Roe

IPC: B60F5/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/488 ,  B60D1/015 ,  B60D1/07 ,  B60D1/52

Abstract: Described are embodiments directed to an apparatus that is adapted to be mounted on a vehicle with a fifth wheel. The apparatus allows a towing hitch to be attached to the vehicle which allows the vehicle to tow other vehicles. The apparatus includes an elongated beam with a forward portion, middle portion, and rearward portion and a kingpin connected to the middle portion of the beam and adapted to engage a fifth wheel. A mounting pin with a first end and a second end is connected to the rearward portion of the beam and is substantially perpendicular to the elongated beam. The apparatus further includes strut braces connected to either end of the mounting pin and that extend at an angle away from the mounting pin. The strut braces are also connected to leveling assemblies which are adapted to connect to a frame of the vehicle and are adapted to change the vertical position of the rearward portion of the beam.

Abstract translation: 描述了适于被安装在具有第五轮的车辆上的装置的实施例。 该装置允许牵引挂钩附接到车辆，这允许车辆拖动其他车辆。 该装置包括具有前部，中间部分和后部的细长梁和连接到梁的中间部分并适于接合第五轮的主销。 具有第一端和第二端的安装销连接到梁的后部并且基本上垂直于细长梁。 该装置还包括连接到安装销的任一端并且以与安装销成一定角度延伸的支柱支架。 撑杆支架还连接到适合于连接到车辆的框架并且适于改变梁的后部的垂直位置的调平组件。

公开(公告)号：US5779674A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US642955

申请日：1996-05-06

Applicant: Steven Ford

Inventor： Steven Ford

IPC: A61M5/14 ,  A61M5/165 ,  A61M5/38

CPC classification number: A61M5/38

Abstract: A fluid gas removal drip chamber for use for parenteral administration of fluids is disclosed. The drip chamber has a hydrophobic barrier which extends into the interior of the drip chamber. The hydrophobic barrier preferably comprises at least a portion of a three-dimensional surface. In one embodiment, an inlet port allows fluid to enter the drip chamber from the top so that the fluid falls through an air space formed in the top of the drip chamber. By shaping the inlet port so that droplets of fluid are formed, a health care professional can monitor the fluid drip rate. In another embodiment, the hydrophobic barrier is configured so that little or no air space exists at the top of the drip chamber. The drip chamber includes means for venting air that is separated from the fluid within the chamber and, at the same time, preventing air from entering the chamber through the venting means. For certain applications, the drip chamber is provided with a hydrophilic filter for filtering the fluid prior to exiting the drip chamber.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于肠胃外给予流体的流体气体去除滴注室。 滴水室具有延伸到滴水室内部的疏水屏障。 疏水屏障优选地包括三维表面的至少一部分。 在一个实施例中，入口允许流体从顶部进入滴注室，使得流体通过形成在滴水室顶部的空气空间落下。 通过使入口端口成形以形成液滴，保健专业人员可以监测流体滴落率。 在另一个实施方案中，疏水屏障被配置为使得在滴液室顶部存在很少或没有空气空间。 滴水室包括用于排出空气的装置，其与室内的流体分离，并且同时防止空气通过排气装置进入室。 对于某些应用，滴水室设有亲水过滤器，用于在离开滴水室之前过滤流体。

公开(公告)号：US08995260B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US13571083

申请日：2012-08-09

Applicant: Silviu Florian Simen ,  Barry Steven Ford ,  Jason William Tackaberry ,  Samuel David Glazer ,  Areg Poghosyan ,  James Robert Millar ,  Yusof Ganji ,  Emil Mihaileanu

Inventor： Silviu Florian Simen ,  Barry Steven Ford ,  Jason William Tackaberry ,  Samuel David Glazer ,  Areg Poghosyan ,  James Robert Millar ,  Yusof Ganji ,  Emil Mihaileanu

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  H04L12/825 ,  H04L12/835 ,  H04L12/893 ,  H04L12/911 ,  H04L12/801

CPC classification number: H04L47/25 ,  H04L47/29 ,  H04L47/30 ,  H04L47/40 ,  H04L47/741 ,  H04L47/824

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing load in a communication network are provided. At a processor of a relay device, a number of messages is determined that are one or more of currently queued for relay via a communication interface of the relay device and previously relayed within a given time period, the communication interface and the processor of the relay device for relaying the messages, via the communication interface, between a plurality of devices and a network infrastructure. At the processor, a rate at which the plurality of devices establishes communications with the network infrastructure is controlled, wherein there is an inverse relationship between the rate and the number of messages.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于管理通信网络中的负载的方法和装置。 在中继装置的处理器中，确定了当前排队等待中继的一个或多个消息的消息，该消息经由中继装置的通信接口并且在给定时间段内预先中继，中继站的通信接口和处理器 用于经由通信接口在多个设备和网络基础设施之间中继消息的设备。 在处理器处，控制多个设备建立与网络基础设施通信的速率，其中速率和消息数量之间存在反比关系。