07th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120041424 | Connector for Connecting Parts of a Medical Device - The present invention relates to a connector of the luer lock type having a first and a second part attached in a liquid sealing arrangement. Each part is provided with a central bore in which liquid transporting tubings are attached for establishing liquid connection in a liquid sealing arrangement between two medical devices. The tubing attached to the first part protrudes into the central bore of the second part. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041425 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR STRUCTURE - A medical connector structure configured in such a manner that a first member body which constitutes a connector base and a second member body which consists of a different material from the first member body are formed by two-color injection molding. The first member body is a tube body which has a connector-side section having a structure connected to a mating section, and also has a tube-side section having on the surface thereof projections and recesses. The second member body is a tube body which allows a raw material to be filled into the portion in which the projections and recesses are provided and into which a raw material is filled so as to allow a tube body to be inserted. The tube-side section and the tube body are adhered together. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041426 | Collet Lock - A locking apparatus for connecting a catheter to a stem. The locking apparatus comprises a collet sleeve, which includes an annular wall defining a center channel and a plurality of resilient prongs protruding inwardly into a portion of the center channel. The locking apparatus also comprises a lockable insert, which includes an annular wall defining a center channel. The center channel of the lockable insert is coaxial with the center channel of the collet sleeve. The lockable insert is configured to be placed at a first locking position in which the annular wall of the lockable insert asserts no or minimal radial compression against the plurality of the resilient prongs of the collet sleeve, and the lockable insert is further configured to be moved to a second locking position in which the annular wall of the lockable insert radially compresses the plurality of the resilient prongs of the collet sleeve. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041427 | ELECTROLYTICALLY DRIVEN DRUG PUMP DEVICES - Electrolytically driven drug pump devices may be configured so as to ensure sustained contact of the electrolysis electrodes with the electrolyte, thereby improving the reliability and/or pump capacity of the devices. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041428 | LASER SELECTIVE CUTTING BY IMPULSIVE HEAT DEPOSITION IN THE IR WAVELENGTH RANGE FOR DIRECT-DRIVE ABLATION - A method of laser processing of materials and specifically laser induced ablation processes for laser removal of material by impulsive heat deposition (IHD) by direct and specific excitation of short lived vibrations or phonons of the material in such a way as to not generate highly reactive and damaging ions through multiphoton absorption. The heat deposition and ensuing ablation is achieved faster than heat transfer to surrounding tissue by either acoustic or thermal expansion or thermal diffusion. The deposited laser energy is channeled into the ablation process to drive the most efficient ablation process possible with minimal damage to surrounding areas by either ionizing radiation or heat effects. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041429 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING ONLINE ABERROMETRY IN REFRACTIVE EYE CORRECTION - A device for correcting visual defects of an eye comprises a coherent light source, a beam modification device for shaping and deflecting a beam of the coherent light source, and a wavefront analyzer device for analyzing a wavefront of an optical path in the eye. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041430 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TISSUE GRAFTING - Exemplary embodiments of apparatus and method for harvesting small portions of tissue (“micrografts”) to form grafts can be provided. For example, a hollow tube can be inserted into tissue at a donor site, where a distal end of the hollow tube can have two or more points or extensions to facilitate separation of the micrografts from the surrounding tissue. The exemplary apparatus can be provided that includes a plurality of such tubes for simultaneous harvesting of a plurality of micrografts. The harvested micrografts can have a small dimension, e.g., less than about 1 mm, or less than about 0.3 mm, which can promote healing of the donor site and/or viability of the harvested tissue. The micrografts can be approximately cylindrical or strip-shaped, and can be placed in a biocompatible matrix to form a graft or directly into tissue at the recipient site. Such exemplary micrografts can be obtained from skin or other types of tissue, e.g., various internal organs. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041431 | ELECTRICAL SKIN REJUVENATION - A method is provided for reducing a wrinkle on a skin surface ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120041432 | Method and Apparatus for Treating Subcutaneous Histological Features - A system and method for treating subcutaneous histological features without affecting adjacent tissues adversely employs microwave energy of selected power, frequency and duration to penetrate subcutaneous tissue and heat target areas with optimum doses to permanently affect the undesirable features. The frequency chosen preferentially interacts with the target as opposed to adjacent tissue, and the microwave energy is delivered as a short pulse causing minimal discomfort and side effects. By distributing microwave energy at the skin over an area and adjusting power and frequency, different conditions, such as hirsuitism and telangiectasia, can be effectively treated. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041433 | Microwave Antenna Assembly and Method of Using the Same - A microwave antenna assembly comprising an elongate shaft having proximal and distal ends and a lumen defined therebetween, a conductive member at least partially disposed within the inner lumen of elongate shaft, conductive member being selectively deployable relative to a distal end of elongate shaft from a first condition wherein a distal end of conductive member at least partially abuts the distal end of elongate shaft to a second condition wherein the distal end of conductive member is spaced relative to the distal end of elongate shaft and a first dielectric material disposed between elongate shaft and conductive member, wherein a portion of conductive member is distal to the distal end of elongate shaft and adapted to penetrate tissue. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041434 | TISSUE ABLATION METHODS - Tissue is treated using a radiofrequency power supply connected to an applicator having a chamber filled with an electrically non-conductive gas surrounded by a thin dielectric wall. A radiofrequency voltage is applied at a level sufficient to ionize the gas into a plasma and to capacitively couple the ionized plasma with the tissue to deliver radiofrequency current to ablate or otherwise treat the tissue. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041435 | HIGH FREQUENCY SURGICAL GENERATOR COMPRISING AN ADDITIONAL TRANSFORMER - An HF surgical appliance comprising an HF generator having an output circuit, which contains an output transformer and has an output impedance. Output terminals, to which an HF surgical instrument can be connected, are provided, said instrument supplying a high-frequency current with a specific frequency into tissue to treat the same. An additional output circuit containing an additional transformer, which is connected between the output circuit and the output terminals to reduce the output impedance is also provided. In this way, the HF surgical appliance can be operated with a high power output even on loads having low impedance. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041436 | Electrosurgical Tool Having Tactile Feedback - A surgical tool system including a laparoscopic surgical tool for heating, ablating, sealing, and/or dissecting tissue, a control system for monitoring impedance of the tissue during treatment thereof, and a tactile feedback system integrated onto a handle of the tool that generates relevant feedback from the control system in at least the form of haptic effects to the user. The tactile feedback alerts the tool user of changes in tissue properties, i.e., when the impedance of the tissue indicates that the treatment procedure is complete. In addition, the tactile feedback provided may supply information relating to the operating status of the control system to the user. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041437 | TISSUE ABLATION SYSTEMS - Tissue is treated using a radiofrequency power supply connected to an applicator having a chamber filled with an electrically non-conductive gas surrounded by a thin dielectric wall. A radiofrequency voltage is applied at a level sufficient to ionize the gas into a plasma and to capacitively couple the ionized plasma with the tissue to deliver radiofrequency current to ablate or otherwise treat the tissue. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041438 | Surgical Forceps Including Shape Memory Cutter - A forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto. The shaft has an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end thereof. The end effector assembly includes a pair of jaw members disposed in opposing relation relative to one another. At least one of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. At least one shape memory cutting member is coupled to one of the jaw members. The shape memory cutting member(s) is transitionable between a retracted state and an extended state. In the extended state, the cutting member(s) extends between the jaw members to cut tissue disposed therebetween when the jaw members are in the approximated position. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041439 | EXTERNAL FIXATOR SYSTEM - An external fixator system comprising at least two fixation plates which are arranged at a distance to each another, at least one adjustable length having a first end region and a second end region which are in connection with the fixation plates and at least one actuation unit to adjust the length of the strut in order to adjust the distance and/or orientation between the fixation plates. The actuation unit is in a fixed connection with at least one of the fixation plates as well as with at least one of the end regions of the respective strut in order to connect the strut with the fixation plate. The actuation unit comprises a feedback unit which provides the user with a feedback concerning the degree of the actuation. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041440 | INTRA-ORAL STABILISATION DEVICE - An intra-oral stabilisation device has an upper tray ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120041441 | CABLE TIE SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING BONE - A cable tie system, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for stabilizing bone. The system may provide a tie device comprising a strap including a leading region and a trailing region, a needle connected to the leading region of the strap, and a buckle connected to the trailing region of the strap. The buckle may be configured to receive the leading region of the strap such that the buckle and the strap collectively form a loop and a ratchet mechanism. The tie device also may comprise a handle connected to the buckle, to allow a person to tension the loop around bone by pulling the strap and the handle in opposite directions. The handle may be detached from the tie device after use. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041442 | TUNNEL NOTCHER AND GUIDEWIRE DELIVERY DEVICE - A tunnel notcher and guidewire delivery device is provided for creating a notch and positioning a guidewire within a bone tunnel. In general, the device includes an elongate member having proximal and distal ends with an inner lumen extending therebetween that is adapted to receive a guidewire. The device also includes a cutting element disposed on a distal portion of the elongate member that is adapted to remove bone within an opening of a bone tunnel. In use, the device | 2012-02-16 |
20120041443 | SAW BLADE - There is provided a surgical saw blade for use in orthopaedic surgery. The saw blade comprising: a mounting cavity having a first substantially triangular-shaped opening and a second substantially triangular-shaped opening in communication with, and inverted relative to, the first opening, the first and second opening collectively define two mounting slots that form an angle relative to one another. In some embodiments, the planar portion further comprises an offset planar shelf. The offset shelf may be oriented along the length of the planar portion to allow for longitudinal reciprocation or may be oriented across the width of the planar portion to allow for lateral reciprocation. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041444 | ORTHOPEDIC SURGERIES - The present invention relates to the use of composite materials that can be prepared and delivered to an implant area. The composite materials may be a biocomposite remodeling bone cement (BRBC) material. In one embodiment of the invention the material is introduced in an interface between a first bone and a first joint implant component. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041445 | CUSTOMIZED PATIENT-SPECIFIC ACETABULAR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF USE AND FABRICATION - A customized patient-specific acetabular orthopaedic surgical instrument is disclosed. A method for fabricating and using the orthopaedic surgical instrument us also disclosed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041446 | Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools Incorporating Anatomical Relief - 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. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041447 | Resetting Tool - The invention relates to a resetting tool ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120041448 | SCREWDRIVER FOR BONE SCREWS - A screwdriver for bone screws is provided, having a handle and rotationally fixedly held thereon a shaft, a free end of which has a non-circular cross section and is insertable in a positively locked manner in a non-circular receiving opening in a head of a bone screw. At least one expander element is mounted to be displaceable in a longitudinal direction in the shaft and to slide, when displaced, along a slide surface in an area of the free end of the shaft such that the at least one expander element projects laterally over a contour of the shaft. The non-circular cross sections of the receiving opening and the free end of the shaft are configured such that the shaft is pressed by the at least one expander element in two areas of the receiving opening that are separate from one another against an inside wall of the receiving opening. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041449 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLOT ENGAGEMENT AND CAPTURE - A clot removal device and method for removing a clot from a blood vessel may include an expandable clot engagement element, an expandable clot capture element, and a sheath surrounding and compressing the capture element and the engagement element. The sheath may be removable to thereby enable the capture element to expand in a blood vessel in which the sheath is deployed, and to enable the engagement element to expand within the capture element. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041450 | MINIMAL ACCESS TOOL - A minimal access tool includes a frame arranged to be attached to an arm of a user, a tool shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, where the tool shaft proximal end is connected to the frame. The tool further includes an input joint having a first end connected to the frame and a second end arranged to receive user input, the input joint including a virtual center-of-rotation (VC) mechanism which provides a center of rotation that generally coincides with a wrist joint of the user. An output joint is connected to the tool shaft distal end, where the output joint is coupled to the input joint via a mechanical transmission connected therebetween to correlate motion of the input joint to motion of the output joint. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041451 | Systems and Methods for Harvesting Follicular Units - Systems and methods are provided for harvesting hair grafts from a body surface utilizing a removal tool comprising first and second elongated bodies. The described systems and methods serve to eliminate and/or at least minimize unnecessary compression of adjacent tissue during the removal process, thereby minimizing damage to the follicular unit being removed, reducing the opportunities for the follicular unit to intersect the path of the harvesting tool, and/or improving the quality of the removed specimen, preferably preserving its integrity. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041452 | Hybrid Epilator Device - The present invention discloses a hybrid epilator device that comprises a razor blade having a sharp edge for cutting hairs, an epilation cylinder comprising at least a pair of clamping elements that during operation are actuated by an actuation system between an open position and a closed position so that hairs can feed into the gap between the pair of clamping elements in the open position and are gripped and plucked out from the skin surface when the pair of clamping elements is in the closed position, and a manually operable adjustment mechanism that has a least a first adjustment and a second adjustment such that in the first adjustment and the second adjustment the skin surface can be simultaneously contacted by the sharp edge of the razor blade and an circumferential area of the epilation cylinder. This allows switching between two different epilation efficiencies of the epilation cylinder. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041453 | Fastening Device for a Mitral Valve and Method - A fastening device connecting two flaps of a mitral valve of a human heart is provided. The fastening device has a pair of fixing arms each with a connection side. The fixing arms are connected to each other at a first end by a joint and each have a second free end. The fixing arms are able to be moved from an opened position, in which the connecting sides enclose an angle of at least 5° to each other, into the closed position in which the connecting sides rest essentially in parallel on one another. The fastening device has grip elements, which together with the fixing arms, at least partly connect the two flaps of the mitral valve in the closed position of the fixing arms. The fastening device has a position detection system which measures the spatial position and the orientation of the fastening device. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041454 | TISSUE ANCHOR INSERTION SYSTEM - A tissue anchor insertion system for inserting a tissue anchor into a body tissue such as bone, comprising a cutting device having a sharp leading end to create an aperture in the bone for insertion of the tissue anchor therein. The cutting device is deployed through a sleeve which is a close fit with the cutting device. The distal end of the sleeve is typically configured to penetrate the tissue in which the tissue anchor is to be inserted. A tissue anchor is also deployed through the sleeve, after the sleeve is in position, on a delivery device configured to support the tissue anchor during its insertion into the tissue. Typically the leading end of the sleeve is embedded within the tissue when the tissue anchor emerges from the distal end during the insertion process, so the tissue anchor is not damaged by insertion through the tissue. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041455 | CLIP DEVICES AND METHODS OF DELIVERY AND DEPLOYMENT - The present embodiments provide systems and methods for deploying at least one clip device. In a first embodiment, the system comprises a first clip device having first and second arms. The first clip device and an associated sliding ring are configured to be selectively advanced through a lumen of an inner catheter. Selective positioning of an outer catheter over a distal region of the inner catheter causes a distal region of the inner catheter to bow radially inward to form a constriction that securely engages the sliding ring of the first clip device, thereby allowing for partial closure and repositioning of the first clip device. In an alternative embodiment, a delivery system includes a single catheter having a tapered distal region, such that upon ejection of the sliding ring from the distal end of the catheter, the sliding ring is dimensioned to abut the distal end of the catheter. In any of the embodiments, multiple clips may be sequentially loaded and deployed using the delivery systems. Various clip designs and a loading cylinder are also disclosed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041456 | SUTURE SYSTEM - Sutures can be placed in difficult to access areas of the human body with devices, and related methods, utilizing a needle carrier. The devices and methods can be used in conjunction with both endosurgical and traditional open surgery procedures. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041457 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - The invention relates to a surgical instrument, e.g. forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be moved towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a bullet that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the bullet is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041458 | GASTRIC RING WITH FACETS - An implantable surgical ring is configured to be placed around a biological organ forming a bag in order to modify the flow area thereof. The ring includes a flexible strip capable of winding around an axis to form a loop around the organ and which has one ventral surface. The flexible strip is preformed such that the ventral surface is curved around the axis and divided into a plurality of contiguous and intersecting facets. The facets are connected to one another by transition areas forming predefined hinging creases with angle coverage with respect to the axis of no more than 5 degrees, each facet covering an angle sector substantially between 15 degrees and 35 degrees. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041459 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING BLOOD FLOW THROUGH AN OBSTRUCTED BLOOD VESSEL - A method of increasing blood flow through an obstructed blood vessel includes providing an expandable member substantially made of a mesh having a plurality of interstices. The expandable member is inserted into the blood vessel, positioned within the blood vessel with the proximal member end upstream of the distal member end and the member body located radially adjacent at least a portion of an obstruction, and expanded to bring at least a portion of the member body into contact with the obstruction. An outward radial force is exerted on the obstruction to dislodge at least one fragment from the obstruction and to enhance blood flow through the blood vessel past the obstruction. The at least one fragment is passed through at least one interstice of the member body in the radial direction, and is selectively retained within the expandable member. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041460 | THROMBUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and devices for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke that provide immediate blood flow restoration to a vessel occluded by a clot and, after reestablishing blood flow, address the clot itself. Immediate blood flow restoration advantageously can facilitate natural lysis of the clot and also can reduce or obviate the concern for distal embolization due to fragmentation of the clot. Several embodiments of the invention provide for progressive, or modular, treatment based upon the nature of the clot. For example, the progressive treatment can include immediate restoration of blood flow, in-situ clot management, and/or clot removal depending on the particular circumstances of the treatment. The in-situ clot management can include, for example, lysis, maceration, and/or removal. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041461 | Dual-mode illumination for surgical instrument - An illuminated surgical instrument is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention comprises an illuminated vitrectomy probe. The vitrectomy probe has a cutting port disposed at a distal end of a cannula. An array of optical fibers terminates near the cutting port. The array of optical fibers is located adjacent to the cannula and encircling the cannula. The array of optical fibers can comprise two sets of fibers, one for providing illumination in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the vitrectomy probe and another for providing illumination in a direction at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the vitrectomy probe. The light source providing light to each set of fibers can be independently controlled so as to provide illumination cooperatively or singly. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041462 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING HOLE IN SPONGELIKE BONE - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for forming a hole in a spongelike bone. The apparatus includes a catheter tube, an expansible structure coupled to a front end of the catheter tube, a hub having a fitting coupled to a rear end of the catheter tube, and a probe. The catheter tube includes the probe and one lumen surrounding the probe, both of which are disposed inside the catheter tube. The probe is fixed to the hub or a rear cap of the hub at a rear end thereof and comes into contact with an inner front end of the expansible structure at a front end thereof. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041463 | OBESITY TREATMENT - A volume filling device for treatment of obesity is placed outside the stomach wall of the patient to reduce the inner volume of the stomach, thereby affecting the patient's appetite. By providing the volume filling device outside the stomach wall, contact with stomach acids is avoided, thereby increasing the life of the device. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041464 | Three-Dimensional Complex Coil - A complex coil and a fixture for forming same configured such that loops are formed having various configurations relative to each other. The configurations provide improved thrombus formation and reduced rotation or tumbling once implanted. The complex coil is formed of a material that may deformed for purposes of placing the complex coil into a catheter and returns to a complex shape that includes said loops once deployed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041465 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL AND METABOLIC DISORDERS - A device for treating gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders is described. The device includes a device body which is present in the GI tract tissue of a subject and functions in treating gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes and reflux disease. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041466 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL SHEATH AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a removable tubular restraint or by structural elements built into the wall of the expandable portion of the sheath. In one application, the sheath is utilized to introduce a formed in place orthopedic fixation rod such as for use in spinal fixation procedures, preparation of a spinal segment, or placement of a vertebral body spacer. The sheath can further comprise structural elements to permit re-collapse of the sheath under fluid pressure following completion of the procedure and prior to removal from the patient. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041467 | METHOD TO MAKE TUBE-IN-TUBE BALLOON - A tube-in-tube assembled parison for preparation of an elongated medical device. The parison if formed by assembling in tube-in-tube fashion a first tube of orientable polymer material and a second tube formed of orientable polymer material disposed around the first tube, with an adhesive tie layer disposed between the first and second tubes. The tubes are brought into contact to form a unitary parison. The adhesive may allow movement between the polymer layers during balloon blowing. The first tube, or the second tube, or both, may have been longitudinally pre-stretched after formation thereof but before assembly of the parison. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041468 | MEDICAL DILATOR SYSTEM - A medical dilating system includes a dilator device configured to penetrate and provide an opening in tissue of a patient, and a plurality of sleeves cooperatively configured to widen the opening in the tissue. The dilator device has an elongated shape with an exterior surface, first and second ends, and an interior wall defining an open interior volume extending from an opening of the second end to one or more openings in a tapered tip at the first end. Each of the plurality of sleeves has an elongated shape with an exterior surface and an interior wall defining an open interior volume extending from an opening of a first end of the sleeve to a second end of the sleeve. The plurality of sleeves include a first sleeve positioned around the exterior surface of the dilator device, and a second sleeve positioned around the exterior surface of the first sleeve. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041469 | REVASCULARIZATION DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED DISTAL EMBOLI PROTECTION - A percutaneous system to open a stenosed vessel has a catheter for insertion into a vessel. An expandable filter mechanism is within a deployable sheath for expansion against a vessel wall when the sheath is displaced by a first displacement distance. A stenosis opening mechanism is within the deployable sheath and is radially expandable near the expandable filter mechanism with the stenosis opening mechanism being expandable against the stenosis when the stenosis opening mechanism is located within the vessel in longitudinal alignment with the stenosis following displacement of the sheath by a second displacement distance. Radiopaque markers align the stenosis opening mechanism with the stenosis. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041470 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY POSITIONING INTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTS - Intravascular implant delivery systems and methods are described. One such system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041471 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION OF STROKE - The disclosure of the present application provides devices, systems, and methods for the prevention of stroke. In at least one embodiment of a device of the present application, the device comprises an extension portion sized and shaped to fit within an artery extending from an aortic arch, and a flange portion sized and shaped to prevent the device from advancing into the artery extending from the aortic arch in which the device may be positioned. In at least one embodiment of a system for preventing stroke of the present application, the system comprises a hypotube, a folder coupled to a distal end of the hypotube, a sleeve positioned circumferentially around the hypotube proximal to the folder, and a stent, wherein a first part of the stent may be positioned within the folder, and wherein a second part of the stent may be positioned within the sleeve. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041472 | DELIVERY ASSEMBLY FOR OCCLUSION DEVICE USING MECHANICAL INTERLOCKING COUPLING MECHANISM - A pusher-occlusive coil delivery assembly | 2012-02-16 |
20120041473 | EXTRACTION KIT FOR A FILTER FOR THE VENA CAVA - The invention relates to a withdrawal member for a filter for the vena cava, essentially consisting of a head and shape memory or wrought strands forming a tail, said strands being attached to the head and being located on the same side of the head, said withdrawal member including a rod ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120041474 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLOT ENGAGEMENT - A clot removal device may include a tubular clot capture element having a first internal diameter and a clot engaging element having a second external diameter. The first diameter and the second diameter may be selected to permit the clot engaging element to be rotated within the tubular clot capture element. A method of removing a clot from a blood vessel may including delivering the tubular clot capture element and clot engaging element to a clot site such that the clot engaging element may rotate within the tubular clot engaging element. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041475 | THROMBUS MANAGEMENT DEVICE - Systems, methods, and devices for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke that provide immediate blood flow restoration to a vessel occluded by a clot and, after reestablishing blood flow, address the clot itself. Immediate blood flow restoration advantageously can facilitate natural lysis of the clot and also can reduce or obviate the concern for distal embolization due to fragmentation of the clot. Several embodiments of the invention provide for progressive, or modular, treatment based upon the nature of the clot. For example, the progressive treatment can include immediate restoration of blood flow, in-situ clot management, and/or clot removal depending on the particular circumstances of the treatment. The in-situ clot management can include, for example, lysis, maceration, and/or removal. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041476 | CUFF - The present invention discloses a cuff which includes a wrap band. A surface of the wrap band is provided respectively with a first Velcro strip and a second Velcro strip made of a different material than the first Velcro strip that the first Velcro strip and the second Velcro strip can be fastened and fixed together. An interior of the wrap band is provided with a bladder which is connected with more than one joint pipe. The joint pipes are connected with a pressure regulation device by which a pressure of the bladder is increased and decreased repeatedly to result in a volume change that wounded tissues and surrounding unwounded tissues are depressurized and pressurized, thereby achieving an effect of reducing a risk of necrosis to the wounded tissues and the surrounding unwounded tissues. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041477 | Device for Enhancing the Appearance of a Person - This invention relates to a device for tightening skin of a human subject to provide a more youthful appearance. The device ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120041478 | Instrument for Minimally Invasive Surgery - An instrument for minimally invasive surgery suitable for use with a manipulator comprising a tube provided at its first end with a mouthpiece wherein control means for the mouthpiece pass through the tube, and wherein at a second end of the tube opposite to the first end comprising the mouthpiece control organs are provided that are coupled with the control means for the mouthpiece that are passing through the tube. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041479 | Tissue Sealant Compositions, Vascular Closure Devices, and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides tissue sealant compositions and vasculature closure devices useful for the optical detection of tissue seal and/or clot formation. Compositions and devices of the present invention comprise optical dyes which undergo an observable change as the compositions and/or devices are incorporated into a tissue seal and/or clot, for example a change in fluorescence quantum yield and/or a change in visual color including a change in emission and/or absorption wavelength. Tissue sealants and vasculature closure devices of the present invention are useful for visualizing seal and/or clot formation, for example, during or after surgical procedures, after catheter removal, etc. The present invention further provides methods for formation and optical detection of tissue seals or vasculature puncture closures as well as medical kits useful for the formation and optical detection of tissue seals or vasculature puncture closures. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041480 | Systems and Methods for Treating Septal Defects - A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041481 | COMPOSITIONS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING CROSSLINKED BIOMATERIALS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - Kits comprising dry power compositions are provided that readily crosslink in situ to provide crosslinked biomaterials. The dry powder composition contains at least two biocompatible, non-immunogenic components having reactive groups thereon, with the functional groups selected so as to enable inter-reaction between the components, i.e., crosslinking. Exemplary uses for the crosslinked biomaterials include tissue augmentation, biologically active agent delivery, bioadhesion, and prevention of adhesions following surgery or injury. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041482 | Needle Apparatus for Closing Septal Defects and Methods for Using Such Apparatus - Apparatus and methods for closing a septal defect including a flap of tissue partially detached from a septum of a heart. A needle is advanced through a patient's vasculature within a delivery apparatus until the needle is disposed within a first chamber adjacent the septum. The needle is directed through the flap of tissue until the needle is disposed within a second chamber opposite the septum. A filament attached to an intermediate region of the needle is pulled, thereby causing the needle to pivot about the intermediate region such that the ends of the needle straddle the septal opening. A locking element is secured to the filament to secure the flap of tissue against the septum, and the filament is cut. Alternatively, the filament is biased to coil to engage the flap of tissue and secure the needle against the septum to close the opening. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041483 | Suture having antimicrobial properties - A tissue engageable suture having antimicrobial properties is provided. The suture includes a plurality of thread members. The thread members include a plurality of structural thread members having a structural portion and an antimicrobial portion. The thread members also include a plurality of adhesive thread members. The plurality of structural thread members and the plurality of adhesive thread members are woven together to form a multiple thread-containing cabled suture wherein the adhesive thread members bond the structural thread members within the cabled structure. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041484 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHING TISSUE TO BONE - The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for attaching tissue to bone. Particularly, the invention relates to bone anchors for receiving (or being pre-loaded with) sutures for connecting to soft tissue that is to be attached to bone, including tools for implanting the bone anchors and facilitating the attachment of soft tissue to bone via the bone anchors and procedures for using the same. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041485 | Method and Apparatus for Coupling Soft Tissue to a Bone - A method for coupling soft tissue to bone including: positioning a first anchor in a first bone bore, the first anchor having a first self-locking adjustable suture construct including a first adjustable loop, a second adjustable loop, and a pair of first ends; positioning a second anchor in a second bone bore, the second anchor having a second self-locking adjustable suture construct including a third adjustable loop, a fourth adjustable loop, and a second end; positioning the first adjustable loop relative to the soft tissue; positioning the second adjustable loop about the third adjustable loop; and tensioning the pair of first ends and the second end to pull the first adjustable loop against the soft tissue, couple the second adjustable loop to the third adjustable loop, pull the second adjustable loop against the soft tissue, and pull the third adjustable loop against the soft tissue. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041486 | Method and Apparatus for Fracture Fixation - A method for supporting a first bone portion relative to a second bone portion can include: (a) aligning the first bone portion relative to the second bone portion, (b) forming a bore extending through the first bone portion and the second bone portion through a void defined by opposing surfaces of the first and second bone portions after the aligning of the first bone portion with the second bone portion, (c) disposing a pin in the bore to span the void, wherein the pin includes a coupler, (d) drawing a self-locking, adjustable suture construct coupled to the coupler through the bore by withdrawing the pin from the bore, and (e) compressing the first bone portion and the second bone portion between a first anchor and a second anchor coupled to the suture construct by tensioning the suture construct. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041487 | Tethering Strap and Combined First and Second Body Harnesses for the Attachment of a Pacifier - A pacifier accessory which includes a tethering strap and combined first and second body harnesses for the attachment of a pacifier, wherein the first and second body harnesses each include a horizontal strap. Each horizontal strap includes a fastening mechanism. The tether strap is connected at one end to the combined first and second body harnesses perpendicularly. The other end of the tether strap is connected to a ring. The ring is attached to an article via a clip. Alternatively, the ring is connected to a pacifier. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041488 | BODY-POSITIONING AID FOR BODY ALIGNMENT - A body positioning aid may include one or more cushions optionally comprising one or more fasteners for securing said one or more cushions to at least one of an inner surface of a leg covering, an outside surface of a leg covering and a leg. The one or more cushions may extend a distance at least sufficient to extend from a user's medial knee and extend to said user's medial malleolus and may be configured to maintain contact with said user's medial knee and user's medial malleolus. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041489 | REVISABLE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATING SYSTEM - An improved anterior cervical plating system and methods of cervical fusion using such a system are provided. The cervical plating system includes an interlocking mechanism that integrated into each of the plates such that any two plates may cooperatively engage through the interlocking mechanism such that a new cervical plate can be interconnected with a pre-existing plate during revision surgery without removal of the pre-existing plate. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041490 | VARIABLE OFFSET SPINE FIXATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A minimally invasive system and method for coupling a spinal rod to a plurality of bone anchors implanted into a plurality of vertebral bodies. A plurality of bottom-loading polyaxial anchor seat assemblies having different vertical heights are chosen to pop over the heads of the implanted bone anchors and a spinal rod is more easily introduced and secured to the bone anchors. The variety of different heights that characterize the plurality of polyaxial anchor seat assemblies allows a surgeon to intraoperatively choose the appropriate offset for a particular spinal level during spinal corrections. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041491 | Variable Angle Connection Assembly - In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a variable angle connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a connection assembly that will not inadvertently lock the components of the connection assembly preventing the relative movement of the components. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041492 | Offset Variable Angle Connection Assembly - In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an offset connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a variable angle connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a connection assembly that will not inadvertently lock the components of the connection assembly preventing the relative movement of the components. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041493 | STABILIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosure relates generally to embodiments of systems and methods of spinal stabilization. Embodiments include methods that use a dilator to displace tissue proximate to a sleeve. An embodiment of a surgical system can comprise a dilator that may define a working channel from a first opening to a second opening. The dilator can be positioned to displace tissue proximate to the sleeve. The dilator may be shaped to allow a first end of an elongated member to enter the working channel through the first opening and exit the dilator through the second opening to be percutaneously moved to another assembly. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041494 | VERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant and method for attaching to vertebral members with the implant including a plate and a cage. The plate is configured to be positioned against and anchored to the bodies of the vertebral members. The plate may also extend into the intervertebral space between the vertebral members. The cage extends outward from the plate and is positioned within the intervertebral space. The implant provides a low profile that is positionable between the bodies of the vertebral members and the lamina/pars/facet joint. The implant may be implanted utilizing a lateral access to the spine. The implant and method may further include just the plate without the cage. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041495 | Bone Screw - A bone screw having a screw member possessing a threaded section and a head and a receiving part at the head end for receiving a rod to be connected to the bone screw is provided. The receiving part has on open first bore and a substantially U-shaped cross-section having two free legs provided with a thread. Furthermore, the receiving part has a second bore on the end opposite to the first bore whose diameter is greater than that of the threaded section and smaller than that of the head. On the bottom of the first bore a seat for the head is provided. In order that the screw member can be pivoted to at least one side by an enlarged angle, the edge bounding the free end of the second bore viewed relative to the axis of the first bore is of asymmetric construction. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041496 | Swivel Screw Ligament Fixation Device - A surgical screw fastener device and method for pulling a graft through a first tunnel defined in a first bone. The surgical screw fastener including a body having a proximal end and a distal end, and an exterior screw thread located around the body for threadedly engaging a wall of the first tunnel. The device can have a first coupling element at the proximal end of the body, wherein the first coupling element adapted to couple a driver tool. The device can further have a second coupling element for rotatable coupling of a first end of the graft with respect to the device. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041497 | LEAD CONNECTOR FOR AN IMPLANTABLE ELECTRIC STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - A lead-connection system includes a lead and a connector. The lead includes a distal end, a proximal end, a plurality of electrodes disposed at the distal end, a plurality of terminals disposed at the proximal end, and a plurality of conductor wires electrically coupling each of the plurality of electrodes to a different one of the plurality of terminals. The connector defines a port for receiving the proximal end of the lead and a plurality of connector contacts. The number of connector contacts is greater than the number of terminals disposed on the proximal end of the lead. When the connector receives the proximal end of the lead, each of the terminals disposed on the proximal end of the lead makes electrical contact with at least one of the connector contacts of the connector and no two terminals make electrical contact with a same one of the connector contacts. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041498 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING OR AFFECTING NEURAL STIMULATION EFFICIENCY AND/OR EFFICACY - Systems and methods for enhancing or affecting neural stimulation efficiency and/or efficacy are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system and/or method may apply electromagnetic stimulation to a patient's nervous system over a first time domain according to a first set of stimulation parameters, and over a second time domain according to a second set of stimulation parameters. The first and second time domains may be sequential, simultaneous, or nested. Stimulation parameters may vary in accordance with one or more types of duty cycle, amplitude, pulse repetition frequency, pulse width, spatiotemporal, and/or polarity variations. Stimulation may be applied at subthreshold, threshold, and/or suprathreshold levels in one or more periodic, aperiodic (e.g., chaotic), and/or pseudo-random manners. In some embodiments stimulation may comprise a burst pattern having an interburst frequency corresponding to an intrinsic brainwave frequency, and regular and/or varying intraburst stimulation parameters. Stimulation signals providing reduced power consumption with at least adequate symptomatic relief may be applied prior to moderate or significant power source depletion. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041499 | Neurostimulator - Methods and devices for stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry, an acoustic transducer and a pair of electrodes. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041500 | ENDOCARDIAL PACING DEVICES AND METHODS USEFUL FOR RESYNCHRONIZATION AND DEFIBRILLATION - According to one aspect, various methods and apparatus are used for treating a condition of a patient's heart, and for monitoring cardiac operation. In one approach consistent therewith, an electrode arrangement is placed in a right ventricle of the heart. The electrode arrangement is used to capture the myocardium for re-synchronization of the left and right ventricles by providing first and second signal components having opposite polarity on respective electrodes. The electrode arrangement is connected to an implantable CRM device that has the capability of pacing/sensing atrium, pacing/sensing ventricles, and deliver defibrillation therapy from the right side of the heart. The CRM device captures ventricular contractions to treat conduction abnormalities in one or more of the ventricles. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041501 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH ADAPTIVE OPERATION - An implantable medical device operates with an algorithm that promotes intrinsic conduction and reduces ventricular pacing. The IMD monitors the occurrence of necessary ventricular pacing and takes certain actions based upon whether this occurrence has been relatively high or relatively low. When noise is detected, asynchronous pacing is provided when the occurrence is relatively high and is not provided when relatively low. When atrial threshold testing is performed, the incidence will determine which methodology is utilized. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041502 | Cardiac Stimulation Apparatus And Method For The Control Of Hypertension - A method that electrically stimulates a heart muscle to alter the ejection profile of the heart, to control the mechanical function of the heart and reduce the observed blood pressure of the patient. The therapy may be invoked by an implantable blood pressure sensor associated with a pacemaker like device. In some cases, where a measured pretreatment blood pressure exceeds a treatment threshold, a patient's heart may be stimulated with an electrical stimulus timed relative to the patient's cardiac ejection cycle. This is done to cause dyssynchrony between at least two cardiac chambers or within a cardiac chamber, which alters the patient's cardiac ejection profile from a pretreatment cardiac ejection profile. This has the effect of reducing the patient's blood pressure from the measured pretreatment blood pressure. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041503 | CIRCUIT-BASED DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PULSE CONTROL OF ENDOCARDIAL PACING IN CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT - Tools and methods are particularly suited for certain cardiac conditions involving use of a catheter for pacing of the right and left ventricles from a lead in the right ventricle, e.g., to facilitate mechanically and/or electrically synchronous contractions for resynchronization. Certain aspects involve pacing and/or mapping by generating pulses for delivery to a cardiac site useful for improving heart function as measured, e.g., by QRS width, fractionation, late LV activation timing, mechanical synchronicity of free wall and septal wall, effective throughput/pressure, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, an implantable pulse generator includes circuitry for generating pacing profiles, with signals of opposite polarities, specifically selected for delivery on electrodes at a site near the septal wall of a right ventricle of the heart. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041504 | APPARATUS FOR REVERSAL OF MYOCARDIAL REMODELING WITH PRE-EXCITATION - An apparatus for reversing ventricular remodeling with electro-stimulatory therapy. A ventricle is paced by delivering one or more stimulatory pulses in a manner such that a stressed region of the myocardium is pre-excited relative to other regions in order to subject the stressed region to a lessened preload and afterload during systole. The unloading of the stressed myocardium over time effects reversal of undesirable ventricular remodeling. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041505 | PRE-EXCITATION PACING FOR TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION - Described herein are methods and apparatus for treating hypertension with electrical pre-excitation pacing therapy. Electrical pre-excitation of a hypertrophic region advances the timing of the regional contraction and reduces its contribution to the overall contraction. Such pre-excitation pacing therapy may be beneficial to hypertensive patients with an abnormal distribution of ventricular wall stress/strain. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041506 | METHOD FOR TREATING MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - A method for treating patients after a myocardial infarction which includes pacing therapy is disclosed. A cardiac rhythm management device is configured to deliver pre-excitation pacing to one or more sites in proximity to an infarcted region of the ventricular myocardium. Such pacing acts to minimize the remodeling process to which the heart is especially vulnerable immediately after a myocardial infarction. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041507 | ELECTRODE INCLUDING A 3D FRAMEWORK FORMED OF FLUORINATED CARBON - One example includes a battery case sealed to retain electrolyte, an electrode disposed in the battery case, the electrode comprising a framework defining open areas disposed along three axes (“3D framework”) formed of fluorinated carbon including elements that each include a conductive core at least partially surrounded by an electrochemically active portion, wherein a plurality conductive cores form an electrically conductive network, a conductor electrically coupled to the electrode in electrical communication with the conductive network and sealingly extending through the battery case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the battery case, a further electrode disposed in the battery case, a separator disposed between the electrode and the further electrode and a further terminal disposed on the exterior of the battery case and in electrical communication with the further electrode, with the terminal and the further terminal electrically isolated from one another. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041508 | IMPLANTABLE LEAD CONNECTOR - An implantable lead connector configured for long term implantation and to electrically interconnect multiple medical devices and to channel electrical signals between said interconnected devices and a target organ, comprising: a first port adapted to receive a first signal suitable to stimulate a target tissue, a second port adapted to receive a second signal suitable to stimulate a target tissue, and a third port configured to connect to a target organ, wherein at least one of said first and second ports is configured to connect to a signal generator not integrated with said connector. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041509 | CONTROLLED VAGAL BLOCKAGE THERAPY - A method for treating at least one of a plurality of disorders characterized at least in part by vagal activity includes positioning an electrode around a body organ innervated by the vagus. An electrical signal is applied to the electrode to modulate vagal activity. The electrical signal is applied at a frequency selected for the signal to create a neural conduction block to the vagus with the neural conduction block selected to at least partially block nerve impulses on the vagus. The application of the electrical signal is discontinued. The application of the signal and the discontinuing of the signal are repeated with durations of the discontinuing and the application selected to treat the disorder. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041511 | METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY PERFORMING LOCAL AND RADIAL PERIPHERAL STIMULATION - A control system for use with a neurostimulator comprises a user interface for receiving an input from a user and a controller. The user interface has a first control and a second control. The controller is configured for, in response to actuating the first control, operating the neurostimulation control system in a PNFS programming mode, and for, in response to actuating the second control, operating the neurostimulation control system in a PNS programming mode. A method of providing therapy to a patient comprises initially conveying pulsed electrical current at a pulse width into a peripheral tissue region of the patient to create a side effect via stimulation of one of a nerve ending and neural axon, and subsequently conveying pulsed electrical current at an adjusted pulse width into the peripheral tissue region to create a therapeutic effect via stimulation of the other one of the nerve ending and neural axon. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041512 | Peripheral Nerve Stimulation - An apparatus for treating pain by electrical stimulation is disclosed. A lead is placed subcutaneously in the region of pain. The subcutaneous tissue is electrically stimulated to cause paresthesia. The method encompasses subcutaneous placement of an electrical lead near the region of pain and subsequent electrical stimulation of the tissue to cause paresthesia. In particular, an apparatus for treating intractable lower back pain using percutaneous electrostimulation techniques is disclosed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041513 | Device - The present invention provides a method and device for reduction of or treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the method comprising causing isometric stimulation of the leg muscles to promote blood flow. Other embodiments provide treatment for other circulatory disorders of the lower limbs and/or the systemic circulation. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041514 | RETINAL PROSTHESIS - An external device ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120041516 | DACS ACTUATOR - A compensation system for an implantable actuator is disclosed where the implantable actuator includes a sealed housing containing a driving arrangement for the actuator. The compensation system includes an external pressure sensor for measuring an external pressure outside of the sealed housing and a compensation module for determining a compensation factor for the implantable actuator based on the external pressure. In one embodiment, the compensation is directed to a direct acoustic cochlear stimulation (DACS) implantable actuator. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041517 | SPEECH PROCESSOR CASES - Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041518 | NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH GRAPHICALLY MANIPULATABLE STIMULATION TARGET - An external control device for use with a neurostimulation device having a plurality of electrodes carried by at least one neurostimulation lead. The external control device comprises a display screen configured for displaying at least one object relative to a graphical representation of the neurostimulation lead(s). The object(s) represents an abstraction of a stimulation target. The external control device further comprises detection circuitry configured for detecting an actuation event that includes placing at least one pointing element in proximity to the object(s). The external control device further comprises processing circuitry configured for manipulating the object(s) on the display screen in response to the detection of the actuation event, thereby modifying the stimulation target abstraction, and for generating a set of stimulation parameters that emulates the modified stimulation target abstraction. The external control device further comprises output circuitry configured for transmitting the set of stimulation parameters to the neurostimulation device. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041519 | SAFETY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTABLE NEURAL STIMULATOR - A neural stimulation system includes a safety control system that prevents delivery of neural stimulation pulses from causing potentially harmful effects. The neural stimulation pulses are delivered to one or more nerves to control the physiological functions regulated by the one or more nerves. Examples of such harmful effects include unintended effects in physiological functions associated with autonomic neural stimulation and nerve injuries caused by excessive delivery of the neural stimulation pulses. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041520 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO THE EYEBALL OF A SUBJECT - Light therapy is provided to a subject using a system and/or method. The light therapy includes the administration of electromagnetic radiation to the eyeball of the subject underneath the eyelid of the subject while the eyelid of the subject is closed (e.g., as the subject sleeps). The light therapy algorithm may be designed to impact melatonin and/or serotonin levels within the body of the subject in a therapeutically beneficial manner. For example, the light therapy algorithm may be designed to impact melatonin and/or serotonin levels to treat one or more of a sleep and/or mood disorder (e.g., seasonal affective disorder, non-seasonal depression, Circadian rhythm disruption), or other disorders treatable with control over melatonin and/or serotonin levels in the body. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041521 | LOW-LEVEL ENERGY LASER THERAPY - Methods and systems ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120041522 | METHODS FOR TREATING SKIN CONDITIONS USING LASER - Methods of treating a portion of skin are disclosed. A carbon lotion is applied to a portion of skin comprising one or more enlarged pores or one or more indicators of aging. The carbon lotion is allowed to remain on the portion of skin for a period of time, and, upon expiration of the period of time, excess carbon lotion is removed from the portion of skin. The portion of skin is irradiated with one or more first laser pulses and one or more second laser pulses. A laser producing the first and second laser pulses has an oscillation wavelength of 1064 nm. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041523 | SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE UTILIZING LIGHT AND TEMPERATURE - A hand held device for treatment of a skin treatment area, constituted of: a housing exhibiting an opening therein; a temperature adjusting element secured to an end of the housing, one end of the temperature adjusting element arranged to contact the skin treatment area, the temperature adjusting element exhibiting at least one aperture; a light source secured to the housing; and a light path arranged to pass light energy from the light source to at least a portion of the skin treatment area via the at least one aperture. A pulsed light energy is provided to the portion of the skin treatment area from the light source proceeding through the aperture and the temperature adjusting element is powered so as to adjust the temperature of the skin treatment area. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041524 | Compositions for Providing Vitamin D Year Round and Uses Thereof - Methods for enhancing the ability of an individual, exposed to sunlight, to produce vitamin D via the skin. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising provitamin D and at least one of lumisterol and tachysterol and analogs and derivatives thereof are also disclosed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120041525 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT - Disclosed are methods for dermatological treatment that in some embodiments include contacting a plurality of cooling probes with an area of skin and maintaining the plurality of cooling probes in contact with the area of skin for a period of time while the distal ends of the plurality of cooling probes substantially cool a volume of tissue, thereby causing a beneficial effect as a result of the substantial cooling of the volume of tissue, as well as devices useful for implementing the method. | 2012-02-16 |