| 03rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
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| 20130018405 | PUNCTURE NEEDLE AND PUNCTURE DEVICEAANM Onishi; SyuuichiAACI ShizuokaAACO JPAAGP Onishi; Syuuichi Shizuoka JPAANM Jokaji; MitsuruAACI YamanashiAACO JPAAGP Jokaji; Mitsuru Yamanashi JP - A puncture needle is constituted of a resin material. The puncture needle comprises: an elongated main body having a sharp needlepoint at a distal end thereof; and at least three cutting parts provided so as to project from the elongated main body to a direction perpendicular to a central axis of the elongated main body, extending along the central axis, and arranged around the central axis. Adjacent cutting parts in the three cutting parts are arranged so as to shift to each other in a direction of the central axis, so that the adjacent cutting parts make an incision on a biological surface in a time difference. Further, a height of a distal portion of each cutting part from the central axis is gradually decreased toward a distal direction. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018406 | EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICESAANM Campbell; Carey V.AACI FlagstaffAAST AZAACO USAAGP Campbell; Carey V. Flagstaff AZ USAANM Hartman; Cody L.AACI FlagstaffAAST AZAACO USAAGP Hartman; Cody L. Flagstaff AZ US - A medical device with an expandable element and expandable tubular sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the expandable element which influences the rate, shape and/or force required to expand the expandable element and methods for use in a body lumen are provided. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018407 | VASCULAR OCCLUSION DEVICE WITH ENHANCED FEEDBACK - A vascular occlusion device for occluding a body cavity includes an elongate member, a deflecting device and an indicator device. The elongate member includes a proximal end and a distal end. An embolization material is injected into the body cavity through the distal end. The deflecting device is disposed at the distal end of the elongate member and configured to be deflected by the embolization material. The indicator device is disposed at the proximal end of the elongate member. The indicator device indicates a status of occlusion of the body cavity based on deflection of the deflecting device by the embolization material. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018408 | Minimally Invasive Dilator and Retractor SystemAANM Farley; Daniel K.AACI Traverse CityAAST MIAACO USAAGP Farley; Daniel K. Traverse City MI US - A novel dilation system for providing access to a surgical site of interest is provided. The dilator includes a body, an arm, and a plurality of articulating dilation members pivotally connected to the body. The body includes a cavity, and the arm is configured to be accepted by the cavity of the body. The arm includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The plurality of articulating dilation members are operably connected to the distal portion of the arm, and are movable between a closed position and an open position. The dilator may define a distally tapering generally conical volume in the closed position, and a generally cylindrical volume in the open position. The articulating dilation members are moved from the closed position toward the open position by the arm when the arm is articulated distally, and moved from the open position to the closed position by the arm when the arm is articulated proximally. The arm and the plurality of articulating dilation members include cooperating surfaces that maintain the articulating dilation members in the closed position when the arm is held in place during insertion of the dilator. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018409 | Packing Coil - An occlusion device formed of a microcoil having a three-dimensional relaxed state employing open looped portions interposed between closed loop portions. Planes defined by sequentially formed open looped and closed loop portions are neither coincident nor parallel to one another. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018410 | THROMBUS REMOVAL DEVICE - A thrombus removal device includes a shaft with a distal end and a proximal end, a sheath with a distal end and a proximal end, and a helical coil attached at a proximal end to the distal end of the shaft and is disposed within the lumen of the sheath in a closed configuration. The helical coil includes a plurality of body portions with turns spaced apart longitudinally and laterally to facilitate screwing the helical coil into a thrombus and also providing an open area into which the thrombus can be captured. A distal tip of the helical coil is provided with a loop, an angle of which is about the same as the angle of at least one body portion. The helical coil assumes an open configuration when the sheath is retracted proximally from the distal tip. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018411 | Surgical ForcepsAANM Collings; ChaseAACI HaydenAAST IDAACO USAAGP Collings; Chase Hayden ID USAANM Sims; Grant T.AACI LittletonAAST COAACO USAAGP Sims; Grant T. Littleton CO USAANM Townsend; Jeffrey R.AACI LovelandAAST COAACO USAAGP Townsend; Jeffrey R. Loveland CO US - A forceps includes a pair of shafts each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. One (or both) of the shafts is moveable relative to the other about a pivot pin between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position to move the jaw members between an open position and a closed position. A knife assembly includes a knife blade mechanically keyed to the pivot pin and moveable between an initial position, wherein the knife blade is disposed within one of the jaw members, and an extended position, wherein the knife blade extends between the jaw members. An actuator arm(s) is mechanically keyed to the pivot pin and extends therefrom. The actuator arm(s) is moveable between an un-actuated position and an actuated position to rotate the pivot pin relative to the jaw members to move the knife blade between the initial position and the extended position. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018412 | SURGICAL IMPLANTATION INSTRUMENT - Surgical introducers aid surgeons in the implantation of medical devices. The introducer provides support and an even distribution of force for ease of insertion and prevention of damage to the medical device while protecting the tissue into which the device is implanted. A representative embodiment includes or consists of a locking device, a pair of forceps, a specially configured and/or angled head with a seat for the device to be implanted, and a gripping area. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018413 | Multimodality Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device - A left atrial appendage occlusion device is provided that acts in conjunction with a wireless transponder unit. The occlusion device provides a seal of the left atrial appendage opening, while the transponder is inserted into the left atrial appendage to sense one or more physiological conditions and relay the sensed information over wireless communication. Further, all or part of the left atrial appendage may be filled using a biocompatible inert filling material injected into the left atrial appendage as part of deployment of the transponder unit. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018414 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Closure of Cardiac Openings - The invention generally relates to devices, systems, and methods for percutaneous closure of cardiac openings and obliteration of the cardiac cul-de-sacs. In one embodiment, a closure device includes a patch with an adhesive and/or a removable frame. The patch may be placed across a cardiac opening, such as a patent foramen ovale, or across a cardiac cul-de-sac, such as a left atrial appendage. In another embodiment, a closure device includes a balloon together with adhesives and/or substances for stimulating tissue growth coated on, or contained within, the balloon. The balloon may be inserted into a cardiac opening, such as the patent foramen ovale, or into a cardiac cul-de-sac, such as a left atrial appendage. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018415 | SYNTHETIC COLLAGEN THREADS FOR COSMETIC USES INCLUDING SKIN WRINKLE TREATMENTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Cosmetic threads for reducing wrinkle size include at least one synthetic collagen fiber that wells after placement under the skin. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018416 | SOFT SUTURE ANCHOR MADE OF BRAIDED OR MONOFILAMENT SUTURE - A soft suture anchor is described that includes a first section of suture bent to define a first vertex separating a first standing end and a second standing end. The first standing end and the second standing end being legs of an acute angle. A second section of suture circumscribes the first standing end and the second standing end with at least one wrap. A first end of said second section is wrapped a plurality of times about the first standing end, and a second end of the second section is wrapped a plurality of times about the second standing end. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018417 | SPINAL ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHODAANM Goldberg; DavidAACI PiedmontAAST SCAACO USAAGP Goldberg; David Piedmont SC USAANM Belton; JasonAACI NortonAAST OHAACO USAAGP Belton; Jason Norton OH USAANM Rae; CraigAACI SalisburyAAST NCAACO USAAGP Rae; Craig Salisbury NC US - An adjustable head and neck support device with an adjustable head rest assembly and an adjustable neck rest assembly that attach to and move with respect to a base. The adjustable neck rest assembly is configured to move and non-fixedly lock on a z-axis and to rotate about non-fixedly lock on a y-axis. The head rest support assembly rotates about non-fixedly lock on an x-axis. The adjustable head rest assembly is configured to move and non-fixedly lock on the z-axis and to rotate about the x-axis. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018418 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SPINAL SURGERY - Instrumentation for fixing at least two spinal vertebrae by pedicle screw type bone anchoring implants and connecting elements via the posterior or posterolateral approach has at least one bone anchoring element designed to be fixed to a vertebra, pre-mounted with a disposable mounting tube and a sterile sealed packaging. A kit of instruments for inserting or removing a spinal implant, has at least two threaded bone anchoring elements, a rod-type or plate-type connecting element mechanically connecting the bone anchoring elements and locking elements for locking the connecting element in position in relation to the anchoring elements, in order to perform all of the surgical procedures relating to the insertion or removal of the implant, all of the required instruments are disposable and packed in a sterile manner in one or several sealed packagings. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018419 | SPINAL ROD SYSTEM AND METHODAANM Rezach; William AlanAACI AtokaAAST TNAACO USAAGP Rezach; William Alan Atoka TN USAANM May; JasonAACI CordovaAAST TNAACO USAAGP May; Jason Cordova TN US - A spinal rod system includes a first instrument extending between a proximal portion and a distal portion along a longitudinal axis thereof. The proximal portion defines an inner cavity extending along the longitudinal axis. The first instrument includes a first arm extending along the longitudinal axis. The first arm defines a portion of a vertebral construct cavity disposed in communication with the inner cavity and includes a distal end being configured to engage a bone fastener. Methods of use are disclosed. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018420 | Spine Fixation Device Containing Set Screw Having Double Spiral FormAANM Kim; Min-SeokAACI IncheonAACO KRAAGP Kim; Min-Seok Incheon KR - The present invention relates to a spine fixation device containing a set screw having a double spiral form. The spine fixation device is characterized by comprising: a pedicle fixation screw which has a head portion having a receiving groove of a certain depth formed thereinside and a plurality of female screws formed in one region of the inner circumference of the receiving groove, and a screw portion extended from one side of the head portion lengthwise and embedded into a pedicle, and is fixed to a damaged pedicle; a spine rod which is received in the receiving groove to connect the pedicle fixation screw, thereby realigning the angle and interval of the pedicle; and a set screw which forms a plurality of male screws with the same screw inner diameter, the same screw thread direction and different pitches, and is screw-coupled to the female screws of the pedicle fixation screw to prevent the movement of the rod received in the receiving groove. Therefore, the fastening force of the pedicle fixation screw and the set screw is increased, the movement of the spine rod is prevented in case of the realignment of the pedicle, and a spine can be realigned stably. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018421 | Coupling Devices and Methods of Using the SameAANM George; MilanAACI King of PrussiaAAST PAAACO USAAGP George; Milan King of Prussia PA USAANM Manninen; KatherineAACI LimerickAAST PAAACO USAAGP Manninen; Katherine Limerick PA USAANM Perkins; JohnAACI PottstownAAST PAAACO USAAGP Perkins; John Pottstown PA USAANM Harper; MichaelAACI PottstownAAST PAAACO USAAGP Harper; Michael Pottstown PA USAANM Shain; AdamAACI PhiladelphiaAAST PAAACO USAAGP Shain; Adam Philadelphia PA USAANM Salzberger; MarkAACI Sinking SpringAAST PAAACO USAAGP Salzberger; Mark Sinking Spring PA USAANM Juchno; BradAACI YardleyAAST PAAACO USAAGP Juchno; Brad Yardley PA USAANM Petersheim; SamuelAACI ElversonAAST PAAACO USAAGP Petersheim; Samuel Elverson PA US - In one embodiment, a medical device includes an elongate member, a first coupler, and a second coupler. The elongate member has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a side portion. The side portion of the elongate member has a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion. The first receiving portion is configured to receive a first support member. The second receiving portion is configured to receive a second support member. The first coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the first support member to help retain the first support member within the first receiving portion. The second coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the second support member to help retain the second support member within the second receiving portion. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018422 | Spinal Rod Connector Assembly - A spinal rod connector assembly for use with a vertebral bone screw has an articulating clamp for 1) fixing an orientation of the spinal rod connector assembly relative to and on the vertebral bone screw, and 2) attaching a separate spinal rod onto the spinal rod connector assembly in concert with one another. The articulating clamp resides in a body of the spinal rod connector assembly and transfers a received downward force laterally to a spinal rod component of the spinal rod connector assembly which is configured to abut the spinal rod and hold the spinal rod between itself and a spinal rod holder of the spinal rod connector assembly. The articulating clamp thus improves the force transfer efficacy of the system. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018423 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING A SPINAL FIXATION ELEMENT - Methods for delivering a spinal fixation element to a surgical site are provided herein. More specifically, the method includes delivering a plurality of percutaneous access devices to a corresponding number of spinal locations, inserting a spinal fixation element through tissue, and manipulating the element through opposed sidewall openings formed in each access device. In an exemplary embodiment, the method can be optimized for position of large-scale fixation elements (e.g., greater than about 95 mm in length). In addition, a manipulation instrument configured to position such spinal fixation elements is also provided herein. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018424 | OSTEOTOMY AND ARTHRODESIS TREATMENT SYSTEMAANM Subik; MichaelAACI Atlantic HighlandsAAST NJAACO USAAGP Subik; Michael Atlantic Highlands NJ US - Methods and systems for applying anteroposterior compression to tarsal or carpal bones are provided. One such method includes securing a first fixation plate and a second fixation plate medial and lateral to the bones, respectively, with an anchoring bolt, wherein the anchoring bolt secures the first and second fixation plates relative to each other and the bones. The method may further include inserting a first and second pin into the bones through compression slots disposed on each of the first and second fixation plates. The method may further include using a first clamp to apply a first anteroposterior compression to the first and second pins associated with the first fixation plate and using a second clamp to apply a second anteroposterior compression to the first and second pins associated with the second fixation plate. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018425 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IN VIVO ADJUSTABLE BONE PLATE - A bone plate and method in vivo deployment is designed to secure proximate portions of a bone together. The bone plate includes first and second anchoring regions extending in at least two direction to form a surface configured to extend coaxially with a bone and having formed therein a plurality of passages configured to receive fasteners to secure the first and second anchoring region to respective first and second portions of the bone. A deformation region extends to join the first and second anchoring regions along at least one plane extending substantially co-planar with the surface of the first anchoring region and the surface of the second anchoring region and having reduced structural integrity with respect to the first and second anchoring region to deform the deformation region and, thereby, adjust a relative orientation between the first and second anchoring regions in response to forces applied to the deformation region. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018426 | Bone Plate Module with Adjustable Fixing Direction and an Adjustment Ring ThereofAANM Tsai; Feng-TeAACI Kaohsiung CityAACO TWAAGP Tsai; Feng-Te Kaohsiung City TWAANM Hsiao; Chih-KunAACI Kaohsiung CityAACO TWAAGP Hsiao; Chih-Kun Kaohsiung City TWAANM Lin; Ting-ShengAACI Kaohsiung CityAACO TWAAGP Lin; Ting-Sheng Kaohsiung City TWAANM Tu; Yuan-KunAACI Kaohsiung CityAACO TWAAGP Tu; Yuan-Kun Kaohsiung City TWAANM Ma; Ching-HouAACI Kaohsiung CityAACO TWAAGP Ma; Ching-Hou Kaohsiung City TWAANM Wu; Chin-HsienAACI Kaohsiung CityAACO TWAAGP Wu; Chin-Hsien Kaohsiung City TW - A bone plate module with adjustable fixing direction includes a bone plate, an adjustment ring and a bone nail. The bone plate has a coupling hole. The adjustment ring is disposed in the coupling hole and has a thread portion. The adjustment ring further comprises a first adjustment member and a second adjustment member. The first adjustment member has a first end coupled with a first end of the second adjustment member. The bone nail has an adjustment portion coupled with the thread portion of the adjustment ring. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018427 | Screw Implants For Bone FusionAANM Pham; KhiemAACI ChalfontAAST PAAACO USAAGP Pham; Khiem Chalfont PA USAANM Barnum; MichaelAACI St AlbansAAST VTAACO USAAGP Barnum; Michael St Albans VT US - Systems, apparatuses and methods for bone fusion are disclosed. In particular, a fixation screw assembly is provided that comprises a bone engagement portion including a shaft and a head member. The assembly also includes a flexible washer member that can be operably attached and secured around the head member of the bone engagement portion. The washer member is polyaxial relative to the bone engagement portion, such that it can assume a variety of angles. The washer member can help prevent back out of the bone engagement portion when the bone engagement portion is implanted into a bone member. The design of the fixation screw assembly can be used in different fusion procedures, including fusion of the sacroiliac joint. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018428 | Orthopedic Fixation Devices and Methods of Installation ThereofAANM Harper; MichaelAACI PottstownAAST PAAACO USAAGP Harper; Michael Pottstown PA USAANM George; MilanAACI King of PrussiaAAST PAAACO USAAGP George; Milan King of Prussia PA USAANM Manninen; KatherineAACI LimerickAAST PAAACO USAAGP Manninen; Katherine Limerick PA USAANM Perkins; JohnAACI PottstownAAST PAAACO USAAGP Perkins; John Pottstown PA US - The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018429 | Coupling Devices and Methods of Using the Same - In one embodiment, a medical device includes an elongate member, a first coupler, and a second coupler. The elongate member has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a side portion. The side portion of the elongate member has a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion. The first receiving portion is configured to receive a first support member. The second receiving portion is configured to receive a second support member. The first coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the first support member to help retain the first support member within the first receiving portion. The second coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the second support member to help retain the second support member within the second receiving portion. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018430 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING ACETABULAR COMPONENT POSITIONING - An instrument for establishing orientation of a pelvic prosthesis comprises a tripod having an angularly adjustable guide rod on it. The tips of the legs define a plane, and the guide rod is set by the surgeon to a defined orientation with respect to this plane on the basis of preoperative studies. In use, two of the legs of the instrument are positioned by the surgeon at defined anatomical locations on the pelvis (e.g., a point in the region of the posterior/inferior acetabulum and a point on the anterior superior iliac spine). The third leg then lands on the pelvis at a point determined by the position of the first two points, as well as by the separations between the third leg and the other two legs. The position of the guide rod then defines with respect to the actual pelvis the direction for insertion of a prosthesis. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018431 | METHOD FOR DIRECTED INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION OF A COMPOSITION - Methods, kits, apparatus, and compositions for inhibiting a cerebral neurovascular disorder, a muscular headache, or cerebral inflammation in a human patient are provided. The methods comprise intranasally administering to the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a local anesthetic, and preferably a long-acting local anesthetic ingredient. A composition useful for practicing the methods of the invention is described which comprises at least one local anesthetic in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the composition is formulated for intranasal delivery. Cerebral neurovascular disorders include migraine and cluster headache. Muscular headaches include tension headaches and muscle contraction headaches. A kit comprising the composition and an intranasal applicator and a method of systemically delivering a pharmaceutically active agent to an animal are also included in the invention. Apparatus for directed intranasal administration of the compositions of the invention and for performing the methods of the invention are also described. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018432 | ENERGY DELIVERY APPARATUS AND METHOD - There is provided an energy delivery device comprising a storage device, a discharge circuit and a disarm circuit. The discharge circuit comprises a switch electrically connected to the storage device, and is selectively operable to deliver energy from the storage device to a load, e.g., a patient needing defibrillation, preferably in a multiphasic waveform. The disarm circuit comprises the switch. Preferably, the discharge circuit comprises an H-bridge circuit. There are also provided delivery devices: which comprise a shoot-through elimination circuit; which include housing elements which, when assembled, cause electrical connection between respective components; which include a housing having a small volume and an energy storage device having a large capacitance; which comprise a shunt circuit which, when activated, prevents switching of a switch. There are also provided methods of assembly and disassembly of an energy delivery unit and methods of delivering energy to a load. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018433 | MANAGEMENT OF FUSION BEAT DETECTION DURING CAPTURE THRESHOLD DETERMINATION - An improved technique is described for dealing with the detection of fusion beats when capture verification is performed by a cardiac pacing device such as during a capture threshold determination procedure. Schemes for classifying heart beats may misclassify beats as fusion beats due to feature/m orphology changes in the test electrogram waveform that may occur even when capture is achieved. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018434 | Void-Free Implantable Hermetically Sealed Structures - An implantable integrated circuit structure comprising a conformal thin-film sealing layer for hermetically sealing circuitry layers is provided. Also disclosed are electrode structures, leads that include the same, implantable pulse generators that include the leads, as well as systems and kits having components thereof, other implantable devices utilizing the structures, and methods of making and using the subject structures. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018435 | STIMULATION OF THE AMYGDALOHIPPOCAMPAL COMPLEX TO TREAT NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS - A system and/or method treating for a neurological disorder by brain region stimulation. The system and/or method comprises a probe and a device to provide stimulation. The probe has a stimulation portion implanted in communication with a predetermined brain region site. The stimulation portion of the probe may be implanted in contact with a predetermined brain region. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018436 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE SYMPATHETIC NERVE CHAIN - The present invention provides a method of affecting physiological disorders by stimulating a specific location along the sympathetic nerve chain. Preferably, the present invention provides a method of affecting a variety of physiological disorders or pathological conditions by placing an electrode adjacent to or in communication with at least one ganglion along the sympathetic nerve chain and stimulating the at least one ganglion until the physiological disorder or pathological condition has been affected. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018437 | STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING FRAGILE BONE DISORDERS - According to one aspect, a stimulation system is provided for electrically stimulating a predetermined site to treat a fragile bone disorder or condition. The system includes an electrical stimulation lead adapted for implantation into a subcutaneous area in communication with a predetermined site, wherein the site is neuronal tissue that is associated with C2/C3 dermatome area. The stimulation lead includes one or more stimulation electrodes adapted to be positioned in the predetermined site. The system also includes a stimulation source that generates the stimulation pulses for transmission to the one or more stimulation electrodes of the stimulation lead to deliver the stimulation pulses to the predetermined site to treat a fragile bone disorder or condition. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018438 | FAR FIELD RADIATIVE POWERING OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL THERAPY DELIVERY DEVICES - A particular implantable device may include an antenna configured to receive a far field radiative signal. The implantable device may also include a voltage rectifier configured to rectify the far field radiative signal received by the antenna to provide a rectified voltage signal. The implantable device may further include a charge storage element operative to receive the rectified voltage signal and to store charge responsive to the rectified voltage signal. The implantable device may also include a therapy delivery unit powered by the charge storage element. The therapy delivery unit is operative to deliver a therapy to a patient. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018439 | IMPLANTABLE NERVE WRAP FOR NERVE STIMULATION CONFIGURED FOR FAR FIELD RADIATIVE POWERING - A particular implantable device may include an antenna configured to receive a far field radiative signal. The implantable device may also include a voltage rectifier configured to rectify the far field radiative signal received by the antenna to provide a rectified voltage signal. The implantable device may further include a charge storage element operative to receive the rectified voltage signal and to store charge responsive to the rectified voltage signal. The implantable device may also include a stimulation module powered by the charge storage element. The stimulation module may be operative to generate an electrical stimulation signal to stimulate a target nerve of a patient. The implantable medical device may further include a nerve wrap configured to house the voltage rectifier, the charge storage element, and the stimulation module. The nerve wrap may include one or more electrodes operative to deliver the electrical stimulation signal to the target nerve. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018440 | POWERING OF AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL THERAPY DELIVERY DEVICE USING FAR FIELD RADIATIVE POWERING AT MULTIPLE FREQUENCIES - A particular implantable device may include one or more antennas configured to receive a first far field radiative signal and a second far field radiative signal. The one or more antennas may be configured to receive the first far field radiative signal in a first frequency band and to receive the second far field radiative signal in a second frequency band. The implantable device may include a voltage rectifier configured to rectify the received first far field radiative signal and the received second far field radiative signal to provide a rectified voltage signal. The implantable device may further include a charge storage element operative to receive the rectified voltage signal and to store charge responsive to the rectified voltage signal. The implantable device may also include a therapy delivery unit powered by the charge storage element. The therapy delivery unit may be operative to deliver a therapy to a patient. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018441 | ELECTRONIC STIMULATOR DEVICE PULSE GENERATOR CIRCUIT - An electronic stimulator device comprises a battery, first and second output ports, and an energy discharge circuit. The energy discharge circuit is coupled to the battery and configured to receive an electrical charge from the battery and deliver the electrical charge through an energy output port. A first switch is connected between the energy output and the first output port. A second switch is connected between the second output port and electrical ground. A third switch is connected between the second output port and the energy output. A fourth switch is connected between the first output port and electrical ground. A controller comprising a processor is configured to actuate the first, second, third and fourth switches between open and close states to deliver a biphasic current pulse between the first and second output ports. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018442 | DEVICE FOR UV PHOTO-THERAPY - Skin disorders such as, for example, atopic dermatitis, dyshidrosis, eczema, lichen planus, psoriasis, and vitiligo, are treated by applying high doses of ultraviolet light to diseased regions of a patient's skin. The dosage exceeds 1 MED as determined for the particular patient and may range from about 1 MED to about 20 MED or higher. The ultraviolet light has a wavelength within the range of about 295 nanometers to about 320 nanometers. High doses of ultraviolet light are preferably restricted to diseased tissue areas. A specialized handpiece provides a beam profile especially suitable for application of controlled doses. A specialized delivery device is useful for UV treatment of tissue within the mouth. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018443 | Moxibustion DeviceAANM Lee; Kin MingAACI Hong KongAACO CNAAGP Lee; Kin Ming Hong Kong CN - A moxibustion device includes a handle, a moxa stick clamping unit, a front fixing component, a front bearing, a front bearing cover, a traditional Chinese medicine (moxa stick), a back bearing cover, a back bearing, a back fixing component, a roller's inner screen and a rotary drum. The moxibustion device is of a more ergonomic design and allows for more accurate and more direct application of force and/or rolling on acupuncture points; it is applicable to the parts of body with a small bending scope such as joints of the limbs and cervical vertebra and large-area skin such as the waist and the back. It can be easily operated, and the acupuncture points and the main and collateral channels can be acutely located. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018444 | INTRAVASCULAR ELECTRODES FOR TRANSVASCULAR STIMULATIONAANM Glenn; Richard A.AACI Santa RosaAAST CAAACO USAAGP Glenn; Richard A. Santa Rosa CA USAANM Smith; Jeffrey A.AACI PetalumaAAST CAAACO USAAGP Smith; Jeffrey A. Petaluma CA USAANM Orth; Geoffrey A.AACI SebastopolAAST CAAACO USAAGP Orth; Geoffrey A. Sebastopol CA USAANM Williams; Michael S.AACI Santa RosaAAST CAAACO USAAGP Williams; Michael S. Santa Rosa CA USAANM Holbrook; KevinAACI Santa RosaAAST CAAACO USAAGP Holbrook; Kevin Santa Rosa CA US - An intravascular electrode device for use in neuromodulation includes an anchor expandable from a radially compressed position to a radially expanded position. A lead extends from the anchor and has at least one conductor extending through it. A flex circuit is coupled to the anchor and comprises a flexible insulative substrate, a plurality of electrodes carried by the substrate, and a plurality of conductive traces carried by the substrate, each trace electrically coupled to an electrode and a conductor. Expansion of the anchor within a blood vessel biases the electrodes into contact with the surrounding blood vessel wall. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018445 | NEUROSTIMULATION LEAD - Improved electrical stimulation leads are disclosed. Such leads may be provided with a distal electrode and electrode retention elements, such as tissue anchors. The electrode may be electrically coupled to an electrical connector that is disposed at a proximal end of the lead through one or more cables, which may conduct electricity through one or more conductive strands. The electrode may be formed from an extension of one of such cables coiled about a portion of the lead body. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018446 | ELECTRODE ARRAY WITH ELECTRODES HAVING CUTOUT PORTIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A lead for brain stimulation includes a lead body having a distal end. At least one cable extends within the lead body, each cable comprising at least one conductor. The lead further includes a plurality of electrodes coupled to the at least one cable. Each of the plurality of electrodes defines a cutout portion that receives and attaches to a one of the at least one cable. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018447 | Lead For Implantable Cardiac Prosthesis, Comprising Means For Protection Against The Thermal Effects Of MRI FieldsAANM OLLIVIER; Jean-FrancoisAACI Villiers-le-BacleAACO FRAAGP OLLIVIER; Jean-Francois Villiers-le-Bacle FRAANM d'Hiver; PhilippeAACI ChatillonAACO FRAAGP d'Hiver; Philippe Chatillon FR - A lead for an implantable cardiac prosthesis, with protection against the thermal effects of MRI fields by terminating the lead head ( | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018448 | DRUG ELUTION MEDICAL DEVICE - An endoprosthesis (e.g., a sleeve) can be used to deliver therapeutic agents to lesion sites. In some embodiments, one or more sleeves can be delivered to one or more body lumen sites in relatively few intervention procedures. The sleeve can be used to deliver therapeutic agents to a de novo site or the site of a previously deployed stent, or a stent may be co-administered along with one or more sleeves. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018449 | ENDOLUMINAL CARDIAC AND VENOUS VALVE PROSTHESES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND DELIVERY THEREOF - This invention relates to prosthetic cardiac and venous valves and a single catheter device and minimally invasive techniques for percutaneous and transluminal valvuloplasty and prosthetic valve implantation. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018450 | PROSTHESIS DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH RETENTION SLEEVEAANM Hunt; James B.AACI BloomingtonAAST INAACO USAAGP Hunt; James B. Bloomington IN US - A system for open surgical repair of a body vessel is described herein. A retention sleeve receives an expandable prosthesis. The sleeve has a delivery and a deployed configuration. In the delivery configuration, the sleeve has at least one overlapped region and the sleeve is sized to retain the prosthesis in a compressed configuration for insertion of ends of the prosthesis into the vessel. In the deployed configuration, the sleeve is moves to a larger cross-sectional area to allow for expansion of the ends of the prosthesis for engagement with the vessel. One or more releasable members are extendable through the overlapped region to retain the sleeve in the delivery configuration. The releasable member is removable from the overlapped region, preferably from the center of the prosthesis, to permit the sleeve to move to the deployed configuration and expansion of the outer ends prior to the center of the prosthesis. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018451 | Delivery System - Medical systems and devices are described. In one example, a system for delivering an implantable endoprosthesis into a body vessel is described. The system includes a handle assembly having a housing, a rotatable member, a first pulley engaged to the rotatable member, a second pulley rotatably engaged to the housing, and a belt extending between the first pulley and the second pulley, the belt engaged to the first pulley. The system further includes an inner member, an outer sheath secured to the belt and disposed about at least a portion of the inner member. The system excludes a rack. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018452 | Anti-Migration Stent with Quill Filaments - A stent that includes a plurality of quill filaments. Each quill filament includes filament material, a surface, and a plurality of quills. Each quill has a tip, a body, and a base where the body extends from the base to the tip. The quill filaments can be interwoven to form the stent or the quill filaments can be engaged to the framework of a stent. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018453 | ARTIFICIAL VALVE PROSTHESIS WITH IMPROVED FLOW DYNAMICS - An expandable venous valve having a support structure that is configured to enlarge the area adjacent to the valve structure such that the flow patterns of retrograde flow are modified in a way that facilitates the flushing of the pockets at the base of the valve area to prevent stagnation of bodily fluid, which in the venous system, can lead to thrombus formation. The enlarged pocket areas can be created by forming an artificial sinus adjacent the valve structure in an unsupported section of vessel wall between two support frame sections or the support frame can comprise an expanded-diameter intermediate or proximal section that forms an artificial sinus adjacent the valve structure. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018454 | Small Diameter Vascular Graft Produced by a Hybrid Method - The present invention relates to a hybrid graft and methods of generating the hybrid graft. The hybrid graft comprises an exterior surface and a luminal surface. The luminal surface comprises a micropattern of grooves to which cells adhere and orient along. The exterior surface comprises electrospun microfibers wherein the microfibers provide mechanical properties to the graft. The hybrid graft is capable supporting endothelial cell attachment, endothelial cell alignment, cell proliferation, and maintaining their in vivo function. The graft of the invention can recapitulate the in vivo morphology and function of natural vascular endothelium. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018455 | METHOD OF INHIBITING VASCULAR INTIMAL HYPERPLASIA USING STENT - A method of inhibiting vascular intimal hyperplasia including: placing a stent within a blood vessel, the stent having a stent body of a cylindrical configuration having outer and inner surfaces with a diamond-like thin film coated on the surfaces, a first coated layer coating at least the outer surface of the stent body, the first coated layer being prepared of a first composition comprising a biodegradable polymer and a vascular intimal hyperplasia inhibitor of a kind, comprising argatroban, which does not inhibit proliferation of endothelial cells, the weight composition ratio of the polymer to the vascular intimal hyperplasia inhibitor being within the range of 8:2 to 7:3, and a second coated layer; and causing argatroban to be released from the stent to thereby inhibit the vascular intimal hyperplasia without inhibiting proliferation of endothelial cells. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018456 | TECHNIQUES FOR ATTACHING FLEXIBLE LEAFLETS OF PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES TO SUPPORTING STRUCTURESAANM Li; XueMeiAACI ShoreviewAAST MNAACO USAAGP Li; XueMei Shoreview MN USAANM Woo; Yi-RenAACI WoodburyAAST MNAACO USAAGP Woo; Yi-Ren Woodbury MN US - A prosthetic heart valve has an annular valve-perimeter-shape-defining structure having a radially outer surface. A clip structure is provided on the outer surface. This clip structure is used to attach flexible valve leaflets to the shape-defining structure. One or more retainer members may be used to help hold the leaflets in the clip structure. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018457 | Coupling System for Medical Devices - Techniques are described for delivering a replacement valve to a target location in a patient. In one example, a medical device system includes an implantable medical device comprising an expandable anchor, a locking member engaged to a first end of the anchor, two posts configured to engage the locking member, each of the posts being engaged to a portion of the anchor, each post defining a hole at a distal end of the post, and a fastening element extending through each hole of a respective post and being engaged to a second end of the anchor, where, in a locked configuration, the posts are secured to the locking member. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018458 | PERIVALVULAR SEALING FOR TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE - The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of catheter-based prosthetic heart valves, and in particular, prosthetic heart valves having sealing devices configured to seal the interface between the prosthetic valve and the surrounding tissue of the native annulus in which the prosthetic valve is implanted. In one embodiment, a prosthetic heart valve includes an annular sealing member that can be placed in a delivery orientation extending axially away from one end of the valve when the valve is in a radially compressed state. When the valve is expanded, the expansion of the frame causes the sealing member to be pulled to an operative orientation covering a portion of the frame. The present disclosure also discloses new mechanisms and techniques for mounting valve leaflets to a frame of a prosthetic heart valve. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018459 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRICUSPID VALVE REPAIR USING TENSION - Apparatus is provided including a first tissue-engaging element, a first flexible longitudinal member coupled at a first end portion thereof to at least a portion of the first tissue-engaging element, and a first flexible-longitudinal-member-coupling element coupled to the first flexible longitudinal member at a second end portion of the first flexible longitudinal member. Apparatus includes a second tissue-engaging element, a second flexible longitudinal member coupled at a first end portion thereof to at least a portion of the second tissue-engaging element, and a second flexible-longitudinal-member-coupling element coupled to the second flexible longitudinal member at a second end portion of the second flexible longitudinal member, the first and second flexible-longitudinal-member-coupling elements being couplable to couple together the first and second flexible longitudinal elements. Other applications are also described. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018460 | PRE-LOADED IOL INSERTION SYSTEM - A system for easily transferring an intraocular lens (IOL) from an inserter into a patient's eye. The system includes an inserter handpiece with a holding station for receiving or storing an IOL. The IOL may be pre-loaded within the holding station during manufacture, and the inserter handpiece coupled to a delivery tube so that the entire system is ready for use by a surgeon to implant an IOL. The IOL may have an optic and leading and trailing haptics coupled to the optic, and the holding station may be capable of manipulating the haptics as desired to facilitate transfer of the IOL through the delivery tube into the eye. For instance, the holding station may fold one or both of the haptics over the optic. Preferably, the holding station maintains the haptics in their folded positions during transfer of the IOL into the delivery tube. The holding station desirably maintains the IOL in a relaxed configuration during storage. A small opening on one side may be provided to introduce a narrow tool for folding one of the haptics over the optic. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018461 | Foldable Accommodating Intraocular Lens - A foldable accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) for implantation in a human eye, the AIOL including a hollow flattened sphere shaped housing including a shape memory optical element and a tubular casing mounted on the housing for reciprocation relative thereto for selectively compressing the shape memory optical element between a non-compressed shape and a compressed shape whereby the AIOL has a continuously variable Diopter strength | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018462 | AIR-OPERATED SPEECH AIDAANM Huang; Tong-YuanAACI New Taipei CityAACO TWAAGP Huang; Tong-Yuan New Taipei City TW - An air-operated speech aid that includes a cover cup, a tube, a sound guide tube, a gasket, and an internal tube. The cover cup of the speech aid is provided with a breathing hole, and a side of the breathing hole is clasped into a soft air gate. One end of the sound guide tube is encased in a sleeve or a mask type cover member. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018463 | COLLAGEN FIBER CONSTRUCTS FOR REPLACING CRUCIATE LIGAMENTSAANM Haddad; Daniel RolandAACI WuerzburgAACO DEAAGP Haddad; Daniel Roland Wuerzburg DEAANM Haddad-Weber; MeikeAACI WuerzburgAACO DEAAGP Haddad-Weber; Meike Wuerzburg DEAANM Noeth; UlrichAACI WuerzburgAACO DEAAGP Noeth; Ulrich Wuerzburg DE - The present invention relates to a collagen fiber construct composed of single collagen fibers, which is sterilized with alcohol and via irradiation and not populated with cells, wherein the single collagen fibers are isolated from collagen-containing tissue from mammals. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a collagen fiber construct composed of single collagen fibers, which is sterilized with alcohol and via irradiation and is not populated with cells, wherein the single collagen fibers are isolated from collagen-containing tissue from rat tails. Finally, there is also described the use of the collagen fiber constructs as xenoimplants. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018464 | JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018465 | SPINAL FUSION DEVICES AND A METHOD OF PERFORMING SPINAL FUSION - A spinal fusion apparatus includes a cage body configured to be inserted between two vertebral bodies and which has internal sidewalls that define a cavity which extends vertically through the cage body, and an internal compression member which includes a movable sidewall which defines at least one side of the cavity, and which is movable in a lateral direction from a first position located in the cavity to a second position located in the cavity such that a space within the cavity is reduced when the movable sidewall is at the second position. The internal compression member includes a compression mechanism coupled to the moveable sidewall, and moves the movable sidewall from the first position to the second position. Fusion material is disposed in the cavity is compressed and compacted by the movable sidewall as the moveable sidewall moves from the first position to the second position. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018466 | VERTEBRAL INTERBODY SPACERAANM Yu; KidongAACI MemphisAAST TNAACO USAAGP Yu; Kidong Memphis TN USAANM Miller; Keith E.AACI GermantownAAST TNAACO USAAGP Miller; Keith E. Germantown TN USAANM Armstrong; William D.AACI MemphisAAST TNAACO USAAGP Armstrong; William D. Memphis TN USAANM Branch; CharlesAACI AdvanceAAST NCAACO USAAGP Branch; Charles Advance NC USAANM Foley; Kevin ThomasAACI GermantownAAST TNAACO USAAGP Foley; Kevin Thomas Germantown TN USAANM McCombe; Peter M.AACI BrisbaneAACO AUAAGP McCombe; Peter M. Brisbane AUAANM Melkent; Anthony J.AACI MemphisAAST TNAACO USAAGP Melkent; Anthony J. Memphis TN USAANM Sears; William R.AACI SydneyAACO AUAAGP Sears; William R. Sydney AU - An interbody spacer includes an elongated body with a maximum width between opposite side walls and a maximum height between upper and lower bearing surfaces. The interbody spacer also includes a leading end nose connecting the side walls to facilitate insertion of the interbody spacer into a disc space between vertebrae in an insertion orientation, from which the interbody device is then rotated to position the upper and lower bearing surfaces in contact with the endplates of the adjacent vertebrae. The leading end nose forms a blunt convex nose between the upper and lower bearing surfaces to maximize the bearing surface area available to contact the adjacent endplates. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018467 | Systems and Methods For Vertebral Body and Disc Height RestorationAANM Suh; SeanAACI BensalemAAST PAAACO USAAGP Suh; Sean Bensalem PA US - Systems and methods are provided for assisting in the height restoration of a collapsed vertebral member, such as a vertebral body or a disc. The systems can include one or more modular spacers that are capable of being positioned within the vertebral member on their anterior and/or posterior surfaces, or on their superior and/or inferior surfaces. The methods can include forming an incision through the vertebral body and inserting one or more modular spacers through the vertebral body in a stacked configuration. The one or more modular spacers can provide a structural framework within the vertebral member and can help restore the height of the collapsed vertebral member. A bone filler material, such as a bone cement, can be injected within and around the modular spacers. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018468 | BI-DIRECTIONAL FIXATING TRANSVERTEBRAL BODY SCREWS AND POSTERIOR CERVICAL AND LUMBAR INTERARTICULATING JOINT CALIBRATED STAPLING DEVICES FOR SPINAL FUSION - A self-drilling bone fusion screw apparatus is disclosed which includes at least first and second sliding boxes. A first screw member having a tapered end and a threaded body is disposed within the first sliding box, and a second screw member having a tapered end and a threaded body disposed within the second sliding box. An adjuster adjusts the height of the sliding boxes. The screw members are screwed into vertebral bodies in order to fuse the vertebral bodies together. A plurality of the self-drilling bone fusion screw apparatuses may be attached together and/or integrated via a plate or cage. Also disclosed is a cervical facet staple that includes a curved staple base and at least two prongs attached to the bottom surface of the curved staple base. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018469 | BI-DIRECTIONAL FIXATING TRANSVERTEBRAL BODY SCREWS AND POSTERIOR CERVICAL AND LUMBAR INTERARTICULATING JOINT CALIBRATED STAPLING DEVICES FOR SPINAL FUSION - A self-drilling bone fusion screw apparatus is disclosed which includes at least first and second sliding boxes. A first screw member having a tapered end and a threaded body is disposed within the first sliding box, and a second screw member having a tapered end and a threaded body disposed within the second sliding box. An adjuster adjusts the height of the sliding boxes. The screw members are screwed into vertebral bodies in order to fuse the vertebral bodies together. A plurality of the self-drilling bone fusion screw apparatuses may be attached together and/or integrated via a plate or cage. Also disclosed is a cervical facet staple that includes a curved staple base and at least two prongs attached to the bottom surface of the curved staple base. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018470 | BI-DIRECTIONAL FIXATING/LOCKING TRANSVERTEBRAL BODY SCREW/INTERVERTEBRAL CAGE STAND-ALONE CONSTRUCTS WITH VERTICAL HEMI-BRACKET SCREW LOCKING MECHANISM - A bi-directional fixating transvertebral (BDFT) screw/cage apparatus is provided. The BDFT apparatus includes an intervertebral cage including a plurality of internal angled screw guides, a plurality of screw members, and a cage indentation adjacent to the screw guides that independently or supplemented by other screw locking mechanisms prevents the screw members from pulling out of the internal angled screw guides. The internal angled screw guides orient a first screw member superiorly and a second screw member inferiorly. The intervertebral cage is adapted for posterior lumbar intervertebral placement, anterior lumbar intervertebral placement, anterio-lateral thoracic intervertebral placement, or anterior cervical intervertebral placement. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018471 | SPINAL IMPLANTS WITH STEM CELLS - A spinal implant device has a synthetic or metallic or a combination thereof of these materials in an implant body structure and stem cells in a coating, or a sheet, wrap or a membrane wrap applied to surfaces on the implant body structure or alternatively filled with a plug of stem cell laden material. The implant body structure preferably has an aperture or channel. The spinal implant device may include anchoring holes to secure the device to the spinal skeletal structure with fasteners or alternatively can simply be held in place by and between adjacent vertebrae. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018472 | SPINAL FUSION DEVICES AND A METHOD OF PERFORMING SPINAL FUSION - A spinal fusion apparatus includes a cage body configured to be inserted between two vertebral bodies and which has internal sidewalls that define a cavity which extends vertically through the cage body, and an internal compression member which includes a movable sidewall which defines at least one side of the cavity, and which is movable in a lateral direction from a first position located in the cavity to a second position located in the cavity such that a space within the cavity is reduced when the movable sidewall is at the second position. The internal compression member includes a compression mechanism coupled to the moveable sidewall, and moves the movable sidewall from the first position to the second position. Fusion material is disposed in the cavity is compressed and compacted by the movable sidewall as the moveable sidewall moves from the first position to the second position. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018473 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES IN THE SPINE - Methods for correcting a deformit in the spine by forming a trans-sacral axial instrumentation/fusion axial bore through vertebral bodies in general alignment with a visualized, anterior axial instrumentation/fusion line in a minimally invasive, low trauma, manner and providing a therapy to the spine employing the axial bore. Curved or relatively straight anterior axial bores are formed from the anterior starting positions. The therapies performed through the axial bores include discoscopy, full and partial discectomy, vertebroplasty, balloon-assisted vertebroplasty, drug delivery, electrical stimulation and various forms of spinal disc cavity augmentation, spinal disc replacement, fusion of spinal motion segments and implantation of radioactive seeds. Axial spinal implants and bone growth materials can be placed into single or multiple parallel or diverging TASIF axial bores to fuse two or more vertebrae, or distract or shock absorb two or more vertebrae. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018474 | VERTEBRAL JOINT IMPLANTS AND DELIVERY TOOLS - A spinal joint distraction system for treating a facet joint including articular surfaces having a contour is disclosed and may include a delivery device including a generally tubular structure adapted to engage a facet joint, an implant adapted to be delivered through the delivery device and into the facet joint, the implant comprising two members arranged in opposed position, and an implant distractor comprising a generally elongate member adapted to advance between the two members of the implant causing separation of the members and distraction of the facet joint, wherein the implant is adapted to conform to the shape of the implant distractor and/or the articular surfaces of the facet upon being delivered to the facet joint. Several embodiments of a system, several embodiments of an implant, and several methods are disclosed including a method for interbody fusion. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018475 | SHOULDER PROSTHESISAANM Vanasse; Thomas M.AACI WarsawAAST INAACO USAAGP Vanasse; Thomas M. Warsaw IN USAANM Winslow; Nathan A.AACI WarsawAAST INAACO USAAGP Winslow; Nathan A. Warsaw IN US - A prosthesis is provided and may include a central body having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of arms extending from the central body in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The plurality of arms may each include a first planar surface, a second planar surface, and a third planar surface that are each formed at an obtuse angle relative to one another to define an outer shape of the prosthesis. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018476 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A prosthesis is provided and may include a central body having a longitudinal axis and an opening that receives an installation tool. The prosthesis may further include a plurality of arms each having a first end proximate to the central body and a second end extending from the central body in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second end may include a greater width than the first end measured in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018477 | Methods and Devices for Knee Joint Replacement with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Substitution - Methods and devices are provided for knee joint replacement with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) substitution. Generally, the methods and devices can allow a knee joint to be partially or totally replaced in conjunction with substitution of the knee joint's ACL. In one embodiment, a knee replacement prosthesis can include a medial or lateral femoral implant, a femoral intercondylar notch structure, a medial or lateral tibial insert, and an ACL-substitution member. The ACL-substitution member can be configured to engage with the femoral intercondylar notch structure during a full range of knee motion and/or during only early knee flexion. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018478 | PROSTHETIC IMPLANT SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A prosthetic system that includes a prosthetic implant and a support structure secured to an inner surface of a cavity of a bone is disclosed. The support structure defines a channel that extends through the length of the support structure. The prosthetic implant is received in the channel, and a portion of the prosthetic implant is secured to an inner surface of the support structure by an adhesive. The support structure may comprise a pair of partially hemispherical components arranged in spaced apart relationship thereby defining the channel between the pair of components. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018479 | RESILIENT INTERPOSITIONAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY DEVICE - This disclosure is directed to a resilient interpositional arthroplasty implant for application into joints to pad cartilage defects, cushion joints, and replace or restore the articular surface, which may preserve joint integrity, reduce pain and improve function. The implant may endure variable joint compressive and shear forces and cyclic loads. The implant may repair, reconstruct, and regenerate joint anatomy, and thereby improve upon joint replacement alternatives. Rather than using periosteal harvesting for cell containment in joint resurfacing, the walls of this invention may capture, distribute and hold living cells until aggregation and hyaline cartilage regrowth occurs. The implant may be deployed into debrided joint spaces, molding and conforming to surrounding structures with sufficient stability to avoid extrusion or dislocation. Appendages of the implant may repair or reconstruct tendons or ligaments, and an interior of the implant that is inflatable may accommodate motions which mimic or approximate normal joint motion. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018480 | Implant, component set, method of producing an implant and/or a component set and device for producing an implant and/or a component setAANM KOPP; AlexanderAACI AachenAACO DEAAGP KOPP; Alexander Aachen DE - The invention relates to an implant with a basic body made of aluminum, a method of producing an implant and an device for producing an implant. The implant has a microstructure and a macrostructure. Through this the biochemical interaction between the implant and tissue is optimized with regard to degradation and ingrowth behavior. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018481 | COATED STENTS AND PROCESS FOR COATING WITH PROTEIN - A process for coating of implantable structures, such as stents, by using a composition which comprises at least one hydrophobin derivative (H), water and further components leads to long time usable implants. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018482 | IMPLANT SLEEVE FOR CEMENT HIP STEMSAANM Meridew; Jason D.AACI WarsawAAST INAACO USAAGP Meridew; Jason D. Warsaw IN USAANM White; John R.AACI Winona LakeAAST INAACO USAAGP White; John R. Winona Lake IN USAANM Bollinger; Mark A.AACI Fort WayneAAST INAACO USAAGP Bollinger; Mark A. Fort Wayne IN US - An implant sleeve operable to center an implant at an implantation site. The implant sleeve includes a proximal end, a distal end, an annular sidewall, a mesh portion of the annular sidewall, and an interior area. The annular sidewall is between the proximal end and the distal end. The mesh portion defines a plurality of openings in the annular sidewall. The interior area is defined by the annular sidewall and is configured to receive a stem of the implant. A longitudinal axis of the implant sleeve extends along an axial center of the interior area. In response to force applied to the implant sleeve, the implant sleeve compresses and the mesh portion expands outward from the longitudinal axis. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018483 | RAPID MANUFACTURING OF POROUS METAL PROSTHESES - An orthopaedic prosthesis and a method for rapidly manufacturing the same are provided. The orthopaedic prosthesis includes a solid bearing layer, a porous bone-ingrowth layer, and an interdigitating layer therebetween. A laser sintering technique is performed to manufacture the orthopaedic prosthesis. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018484 | Industrial Controller Using Shared Memory Multicore Architecture - A multicore processor for industrial control provides for the execution of separate operating systems on the cores under control of one of the cores to tailor the operating system to optimum execution of different applications of industrial control and communication. One core may provide for a reduced instruction set for execution of industrial control programs with the remaining cores providing a general-purpose instruction set. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018485 | UNIFORM SYNCHRONIZING ROBOT CONTROL AND DEADLOCK DETECTION IN UNIFORM SYNCHRONIZATIONAANM Stoddard; Kenneth A.AACI RochesterAAST MIAACO USAAGP Stoddard; Kenneth A. Rochester MI US - Control programs for robotic systems are synchronized through the use of synchronization objects which control access to shared resources and allow for sequencing of events in separate program threads. Where necessary, partner objects generate between control programs and synchronization objects to assure uniform interaction between control program threads and synchronization objects. As all synchronization objects contain searchable partner lists, actual simulated and runtime deadlocks including any type of synchronization object can be detected, and the full system can be analyzed to identify potential deadlocks. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018486 | CONTRLLER INTERFACE WITH MULTIPLE DAY PROGRAMMING - A controller equipped with a user interface having multiple-day programming capabilities, including methods of programming such devices, are disclosed. The user interface may include one or more menus or screens that can be used to program a schedule for one or more selected days during the week. An illustrative method of programming the controller may include the steps of entering a scheduling routine, selecting multiple days for schedule modification, changing the schedule parameters for one or more periods during the selected days, and then exiting the scheduling routine. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018487 | SCALING AND PARAMETERIZING A CONTROLLER - Controller scaling and parameterization are described. Techniques that can be improved by employing the scaling and parameterization include, but are not limited to, controller design, tuning and optimization. The scaling and parameterization methods described here apply to transfer function based controllers, including PID controllers. The parameterization methods also applies to state feedback and state observer based controllers, as well as linear active disturbance rejection controllers. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the application. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018488 | CONTROLLING DEVICE AND METHODAANM TANAKA; MasatoAACI TokyoAACO JPAAGP TANAKA; Masato Tokyo JP - A controlling device comprises: a temperature ramp-up time estimating portion for estimating a required temperature ramp-up time for the controlled quantity in each individual control loop to reach a set point when the operating quantity output upper limit value of each individual control loop has been sent to a specified output upper limit value; a required output estimating portion for estimating, for each individual control loop, a required operating quantity output for the controlled quantity to reach the set point within the temperature ramp-up time; an output upper limit value setting portion for setting, temporarily, the operating quantity output as the operating quantity output upper limit value of the individual control loop; and a controlling portion that is provided for each individual control loop. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018489 | COMBINED FORCE AND PROXIMITY SENSINGAANM GRUNTHANER; Martin PaulAACI Mountain ViewAAST CAAACO USAAGP GRUNTHANER; Martin Paul Mountain View CA USAANM ROTHKOPF; Fletcher R.AACI Los AltosAAST CAAACO USAAGP ROTHKOPF; Fletcher R. Los Altos CA USAANM MULLENS; Christopher TenzinAACI San FranciscoAAST CAAACO USAAGP MULLENS; Christopher Tenzin San Francisco CA USAANM HOTELLING; Steven PorterAACI Los GatosAAST CAAACO USAAGP HOTELLING; Steven Porter Los Gatos CA USAANM O'CONNOR; Sean ErikAACI Palo AltoAAST CAAACO USAAGP O'CONNOR; Sean Erik Palo Alto CA US - Combined force and proximity sensing is disclosed. One or more sensors can concurrently sense a force applied by an object on a device surface and a proximity of the object to the surface. In an example, a single sensor can sense both force and proximity via a resistance change and a capacitance change, respectively, at the sensor. In another example, multiple sensors can be used, where one sensor can sense force via either a resistance change or a capacitance change and another sensor can sense proximity via a capacitance change. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018490 | Web-Based Operator Control Interface to Generator Control SystemsAANM Caffrey; Paul OliverAACI RoanokeAAST VAAACO USAAGP Caffrey; Paul Oliver Roanoke VA USAANM Casteel; Jordan BrantleyAACI RoanokeAAST VAAACO USAAGP Casteel; Jordan Brantley Roanoke VA USAANM Damodar; Dhanashree SadanandAACI MumbaiAACO INAAGP Damodar; Dhanashree Sadanand Mumbai INAANM Fowley; Douglas GreggAACI RoanokeAAST VAAACO USAAGP Fowley; Douglas Gregg Roanoke VA USAANM Jackson; RoyAACI RoanokeAAST VAAACO USAAGP Jackson; Roy Roanoke VA USAANM Pearson; William RobertAACI RoanokeAAST VAAACO USAAGP Pearson; William Robert Roanoke VA US - A web-based operator control interface system can include an operator interface section including a web browser application, a generator exciter section or a static starter section coupled to the operator interface section, a generator coupled to the generator exciter section and a web server application configured to receive processing requests from the web browser application, and further configured to internally process real-time generator functions. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018491 | AUTONOMOUS DEVICE WITH BIOFOULING CONTROL AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT - A microprocessor preprogrammable autonomous device with biofouling control and method for monitoring aquatic environment by disposing environmental sensors in a sensor chamber which programmably opens for allowing direct communication between the sensors and the fluid of interest for sampling and which is closed after the sampling sequence is completed to create an anti-fouling environment in the sensor chamber by dissolving a biocide salt in the chamber and exposing the sensors to the anti-fouling environment for a predetermined period of time. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018492 | FANTASY SPORTS TRADE EVALUATOR SYSTEM AND METHODAANM Trdinich; JoeAACI San JoseAAST CAAACO USAAGP Trdinich; Joe San Jose CA USAANM Graben; MichaelAACI San JoseAAST CAAACO USAAGP Graben; Michael San Jose CA USAANM Belmarch; RonAACI Los AngelesAAST CAAACO USAAGP Belmarch; Ron Los Angeles CA USAANM Kao; ShaneAACI Santa ClaraAAST CAAACO USAAGP Kao; Shane Santa Clara CA USAANM Francis; JoeAACI Santa ClaraAAST CAAACO USAAGP Francis; Joe Santa Clara CA US - Disclosed is a trade evaluator for evaluating trades based on statistics of players to be traded, statistics of other players on each fantasy team, and settings of a fantasy league. A computer receives a request to analyze a trade of one or more players for one or more other players. The computer determines league settings and player statistics. For each player on the teams, the computer determines a position in a roster. The computer determines a highest value player for each position. If there is only one slot that can hold the highest ranked player still available to place, the computer fills the slot with that player. If there are multiple slots left, and each of those slots can also hold other player positions, the computer places the player in a slot with a lowest opportunity cost. The computer determines a point total for the teams with and without execution of the trade. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018493 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE DELIVERY OF GAME BALLS BASED ON PLAYER-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE DATA ANALYSISAANM Amini; Alexander AndreAACI Yorktown HeightsAAST NYAACO USAAGP Amini; Alexander Andre Yorktown Heights NY US - A game ball delivery apparatus that adjusts the delivery of game balls to the actual practice needs of the player returning the delivered game balls, based on a computer analysis of player performance data, including but not limited to data collected from inertial and physiological sensors. The parameters of delivery, such as trajectory, speed, and interval of successive balls, are modified in real-time, as the player is training. One or more highly miniaturized sensors for collecting performance data are worn by the player without affecting the player's motions. A computer capable of analyzing said sensor data, selects delivery parameters for subsequently delivered balls, and transmits said delivery parameters to the ball ejector controller. Further, the system may optionally include a means for generating a feedback signal to the player to indicate deviations of the measured motion of the player from reference performances of the motion. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018494 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOTION ANALYSIS AND FEEDBACK WITH ONGOING DYNAMIC TRAINING ORIENTATION DETERMINATIONAANM Amini; Alexander AndreAACO USAAGP Amini; Alexander Andre US - A physical skills training system in which motion sensor data is collected and analyzed under dynamic training conditions, for the purpose of automatically identifying the type of motion being attempted, assessing said motion, and providing real-time feedback to the user so the user may adjust their subsequent orientations and movements without interruption of normal game play. The system operates under ongoing, dynamic training sessions wherein the user may continuously move about a field of play and select from a variety of positions and motion types, in addition to stationary practice scenarios. The system provides a calibration mode, in which a user may create optimum, user-specific reference profiles, which are stored in the computer, and a measured play mode in which user movements and orientations are continuously assessed against the reference motions and feedback is provided in real-time. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018495 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING CONTENT TO AN EARPIECE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PRIVACY FILTER AND CONTENT SELECTION RULEAANM Oksanen; MarkkuAACI HelsinkiAACO FIAAGP Oksanen; Markku Helsinki FIAANM Kaaja; HaraldAACI JarvenpaaAACO FIAAGP Kaaja; Harald Jarvenpaa FIAANM Luoma; Juha-PekkaAACI TampereAACO FIAAGP Luoma; Juha-Pekka Tampere FIAANM Ruutu; JussiAACI EspooAACO FIAAGP Ruutu; Jussi Espoo FI - Methods, apparatus and computer program products provide an improved technique for downloading or otherwise providing content to an earpiece. In this regard, a method may be provided that includes determining a privacy filter and content selection rules associated with an earpiece. The method may also cause content to be provided to the earpiece in accordance with the privacy filter and the content selection rules for storage by the earpiece. The content may be caused to be provided in advance of playback by the earpiece so as to allow for storage of the content by the earpiece. The method may also include causing control signals to be subsequently provided to the earpiece during playback. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018496 | DYNAMIC AUDIO FILE GENERATION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A dynamic sound file generation system and method for using same is provided. The system is comprised of a controller, a plurality of databases, a rules engine, a control DSP module, and a combiner to alter and combine audio tracks into an output file. The sound file generation system may apply rules to dynamically generate audio files. The audio file generation system may advantageously and automatically create original, on-demand custom media file content by mixing and layering multiple media file sources from a source library to create a single composite file for delivery to a client device. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018497 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING AN IMPLANT - A computer implemented method for determining the 3-dimensional shape of an implant to be implanted into a subject includes obtaining a computer readable image including a defective portion and a non-defective portion of tissue in the subject, superimposing on the image a shape to span the defective portion, and determining the 3-dimensional shape of the implant based on the shape that spans the defective portion. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018498 | System for Designing a Customized Article of Footwear - A method of making an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes the steps of designing an article of footwear via a website, converting a footwear representation into a set of two-dimensional portions, printing the two dimensional portions onto a sheet material, cutting and assembling the two dimensional portions into a finalized article of footwear. The method further includes a step of shipping the article of footwear to a pre-designated shipping address. Systems for receiving an order for a customized article of footwear are also disclosed. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018499 | PRODUCIBILITY ANALYSIS DURING ENGINEERING DESIGN OF COMPOSITE PARTS - A method comprises using a computer to access an engineering definition of a composite part and apply a set of rules governing material laydown prior to performing the laydown. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018500 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SUBSTRATES USING MODEL-BASED CONTROLAANM PORTHOUSE; KEITH BRIANAACI SunnyvaleAAST CAAACO USAAGP PORTHOUSE; KEITH BRIAN Sunnyvale CA USAANM LANE; JOHN W.AACI San JoseAAST CAAACO USAAGP LANE; JOHN W. San Jose CA USAANM GREGOR; MARIUSCHAACI GilroyAAST CAAACO USAAGP GREGOR; MARIUSCH Gilroy CA USAANM MERRY; NIRAACI Mountain ViewAAST CAAACO USAAGP MERRY; NIR Mountain View CA USAANM RICE; MICHAEL R.AACI PleasantonAAST CAAACO USAAGP RICE; MICHAEL R. Pleasanton CA USAANM MINKOVICH; ALEXAACI CampbellAAST CAAACO USAAGP MINKOVICH; ALEX Campbell CA USAANM LI; HONGBINAACI Mountain ViewAAST CAAACO USAAGP LI; HONGBIN Mountain View CA USAANM DZILNO; DMITRY A.AACI SunnyvaleAAST CAAACO USAAGP DZILNO; DMITRY A. Sunnyvale CA US - Methods and apparatus are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, methods of controlling process chambers may include predetermining a relationship between pressure in a processing volume and a position of an exhaust valve as a function of a process parameter; setting the process chamber to a first state having a first pressure in the processing volume and a first value of the process parameter, wherein the exhaust valve is set to a first position based on the predetermined relationship to produce the first pressure at the first value; determining a pressure control profile to control the pressure as the process chamber is changed to a second state having a second pressure and a second process parameter value from the first state; and applying the pressure control profile to control the pressure by varying the position of the exhaust valve while changing the process chamber to the second state. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018501 | TEST TERMINAL AND SETUP SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME OF SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A setup system at least including a substrate processing apparatus and a test terminal is provided. The substrate processing apparatus includes a plurality of process chambers, a plurality of process chamber control units, a comprehensive control unit and an operation unit. The test terminal is connected to the plurality of process chamber control units while the comprehensive control unit and the operation unit are disconnected from the plurality of process chamber control units. The test terminal transmits a process chamber test operation command to the plurality of process chamber control units by executing a test terminal program. The setup system is capable of reducing time necessary for a setup process when starting to operate the substrate processing apparatus with the plurality of process chambers. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018502 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A COMPONENT OR MACHINE ELEMENT INHIBITED BY FRICTIONAANM Silberbauer; MartinAACI WienAACO AUAAGP Silberbauer; Martin Wien AUAANM Zimmermann; GeraldAACI WienAACO ATAAGP Zimmermann; Gerald Wien ATAANM Zimmermann; KlausAACI BangaloreAACO INAAGP Zimmermann; Klaus Bangalore INAANM Neuburger; RobertAACI WienAACO ATAAGP Neuburger; Robert Wien AT - A method for controlling the movement of a component or machine element inhibited by friction, an adaptive pilot control being carried out, in which a variable pilot control value is applied to the manipulated variable to compensate for a friction influence, the change of the pilot control value being determined as a function of an actual value. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018503 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FILLING OF PACKAGINGS WITH MEDICATIONS - Methods for filling packagings with at least one medication include producing filling instructions, operating a packaging station to fill packagings, and verifying that each of the packagings is filled correctly. The production of filling instructions includes an allocation of medications to separated compartments in the packagings. Each packaging receives a single medication pass for a specified time on a specified day, or a medicine pass for administration on an as needed basis. The packaging station may include a manual packaging station at which an operator follows prompts to move canisters of medications, pills from the canisters, and trays of packagings to fill the packagings. The manual packaging station includes a shutter assembly with shutters configured to selectively provide access to only one compartment in each packaging at a time, thereby reducing the likelihood of filling errors. Apparatus for filling packagings may include the same manual packaging station. | 2013-01-17 |
| 20130018504 | FUEL DISPENSER HAVING FM TRANSMISSION CAPABILITY FOR FUELING INFORMATIONAANM Oldham; Christopher AdamAACI High PointAAST NCAACO USAAGP Oldham; Christopher Adam High Point NC US - A fuel dispenser is configured to transmit fueling information to a receiver associated with a vehicle at a first fueling position adjacent the fuel dispenser. The fuel dispenser comprises a control system configured to generate first fueling information associated with a first transaction at the fuel dispenser. The fuel dispenser also comprises first transmitter electronics in electronic communication with the control system. The first transmitter electronics are configured to produce first RDS information based on the first fueling information. Also, the first transmitter electronics comprise modulator circuitry to modulate a radio frequency (RF) carrier signal carrying the first RDS information. The RF carrier signal has a predetermined frequency. The fuel dispenser further comprises an antenna in electrical communication with the first transmitter electronics to radiate the modulated RF carrier signal over the first fueling position for receipt at the vehicle receiver. | 2013-01-17 |
