09th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 37 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130053895 | Bone Plating System and Method - The described apparatus and method include a bone plating system comprising a plate longitudinally extending between a first plate end and a second plate end, wherein the plate further comprises a first plate surface spaced apart from an opposing second plate surface. Further, the bone plating system further includes a first spacer segment longitudinally extending between a first spacer end and a second spacer end, wherein the first spacer segment is shaped to adapt the plate to conform to an adjacent bone segment surface. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053896 | ADAPTABLE SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR PERCUTANEOUSLY IMPLANTING A SPINAL SCREW - Systems, devices, and methods for percutaneously implanting a spinal screw provide reduced trauma to soft tissues, less blood loss and postoperative pain, less scarring, and faster mobilization compared to open spinal procedures. The devices and methods provide techniques for percutaneous insertion of pedicle screws or other screws without the use of a guide wire. Screw extenders are paired and include extending branches with elongated portions for extending from a proximal end outside a patient to a distal end. The screw extenders include interlocking tabs and other locking mechanisms at the distal ends that connect at the undersurface of a screw head and include a graduated bilateral locking mechanism to ensure a positive connection between the paired extender branches. The screw extenders are used through a working channel firmly held in place by a table-mounted flexible arm. The screw extenders can be used on available pedicle screw systems to convert their insertion to a percutaneous technique. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053897 | Method and Apparatus for the Stabilization of the Trapeziometacarpal Joint - A method and apparatus for the stabilization of the trapeziometacarpal joint following the removal or partial resection of the trapezium includes an assembly for securing a first metacarpal relative to a second metacarpal. The assembly includes a suture guide having a suture anchor plate that is frangibly connected to a guide stem. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053898 | Implant - An implant includes a section made of polymer, wherein at least a portion of the section has a layer of a polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material. A method for fixation of a bone plate having several plate holes using the implant includes removing a cover sheet protecting the layer of polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material, activating the layer of polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material with electromagnetic energy or with moisture, introducing the implant into one of the plate holes of the bone plate when the bone plate is positioned on a bone, pressing on an end of the implant in order to contact the activated layer of polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material with the bone underneath the bone plate, and allowing the activated and pressurized layer of polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material to polymerize and/or cross-link and to adhere to the bone. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053899 | BONE PLATE WITH HOOK PORTION - A bone plate for fixing bone fragments to bone is provided. The bone plate comprises an elongated body portion as well as a hook portion. The elongated body portion comprises an attachment opening configured to receive an attachment element for attaching the bone plate to bone. The hook portion extends from an end of the body portion and comprises one or more hooks configured to grasp a bone fragment. Additionally, at least one guiding opening is provided in the hook portion to receive an elongated guiding member for guiding the bone plate towards the bone fragment. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053900 | IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR USING SUCH IMPLANTS TO FILL HOLES IN BONE TISSUE - An implant includes an implant body and a wire or plate anchoring arrangement for filing a bore hole in a skull. The implant will not only provide filling of the bone defect, but also provide fixation of the bone flap. Methods for forming such implants and methods for using the implants for filing a bore hole in a skull are described. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053901 | BONE ANCHORS - A cannulated bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor, a receiver member for receiving a spinal fixation element to be coupled to the bone anchor, and a closure mechanism to fix the spinal fixation element with respect to the receiver member. The bone anchor includes a distal shaft having a first threaded section proximal a proximal head, a second threaded section proximal to and adjacent the first threaded section, and a third threaded section proximal to and adjacent the second threaded section. The first threaded section having a constant major and minor diameter. The second threaded section having a tapering major and minor diameter. The third threaded section having a tapering major diameter and a constant minor diameter. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053902 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMMOBILIZATION AND FUSION OF A SYNOVIAL JOINT - Methods and apparatus for immobilizing a synovial joint, such as a sacroiliac (SI) joint are disclosed. In one form, a multipiece fixation device, such as a dowel, includes multiple expandable fasteners that are configured to fix adjacent bones of a synovial joint with respect to one another. The expandable fasteners include expansion portions that are expanded radially via insertion of another expandable fastener or an expansion device to fix the expandable fasteners to the bone. The fixation device may be configured to provide for compression or distraction of the bones of the synovial joint while at the same time stabilizing the joint. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053903 | Antimicrobial electrostatic implantable medical device - A device and method for providing antimicrobial activity around a surgical implant. Antimicrobial activity is provided by the inclusion of a highly conductive material to a surgical implant and providing a low electrical charge to the implant. Electrical charge is provided by a static generator or battery attached to the implant or attached via electrical leads. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053904 | PRECISE FEMORAL COMPONENT POSITIONING FOR HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY - A method for accurately positioning the acetabular cup in a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA), comprising the steps of (a) placing the cup in roughly the correct position in the acetabulum using a acetabular component placement tool, (b) taking a first abduction reading and a first anteversion reading using a gyroscopic positioning unit aligned with the acetabular component placement tool, (c) taking an image of at least a portion of the cup using a radiography unit, (d) using the image to determine the actual orientation of the cup and required position of the cup to properly orient the acetabular component, (e) incrementally altering the position of the cup by using a striking tool, (f) taking new abduction and anteversion readings using the gyroscopic unit to determine the relative movement of the cup caused by the tapping, and (g) repeating any of the steps as necessary. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053905 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATING CELLULAR FUNCTION IN TISSUE - The invention generally relates to systems and methods for stimulating cellular function in biological tissue. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a method for stimulating cellular function within tissue that involves providing a first type of energy to a region of tissue, in which the first type is provided in an amount that inhibits cellular function within the region of tissue, and providing a second type of energy to the region of tissue, in which the second type is provided in an amount that facilitates cellular function within the region of tissue, wherein the combined effect stimulates cellular function within the tissue. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053906 | MORPHOLOGY-BASED PRECURSOR TO TEMPLATE MATCHING COMPARISION - One or more embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a method and/or system for classifying and/or treating heart rhythms. The present disclosure involves sensing electrical signals associated with depolarizations of a patient's heart. The sensed electrical signals are converted to digital values and storing the digital values. Normalizing solely a maximum and a minimum value of the stored digital values associated with a depolarization of the patient's heart without normalizing other stored digital values of the depolarization is another aspect of the present disclosure. The maximum and minimum values associated with the depolarization are compared to maximum and minimum values associated with a template derived from signals indicative of a heart depolarization of known type. A determination is made as to whether a match exists between the maximum and minimum values associated with the depolarization to the maximum and minimum values associated with a template. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053907 | COMPARISON OF RIGHT-VENTRICULAR AND LEFT-VENTRICULAR CONTRACTION USING AN ACCELEROMETER IN AN ARTERY CLOSE TO THE HEART - An implantable medical device includes a multi-axial acceleration sensor and an evaluation unit connected thereto. The evaluation unit is configured to (1) split the accelerometer output signal into at least two signal components, one of which is associated with a right-ventricular contraction and another of which is associated with a left-ventricular contraction; (2) detect events in the signal components, and/or determine signal features therein; and (3) determine at least one characteristic value K by evaluating the signal components, and/or the events and/or signal features therein. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053908 | MODULAR ANTITACHYARRHYTHMIA THERAPY SYSTEM - This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as a defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053909 | BATTERY MODULE - This document relates to batteries, e.g., batteries for medical devices such as defibrillators. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053910 | FAULT-TOLERANT HIGH VOLTAGE DELIVERY IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device includes an energy storage device, a plurality of electrodes, a memory, a switching circuit, and a processing module. The energy storage device stores electrical energy for delivery of defibrillation therapy to a heart. The memory stores N therapy configurations, each of the N therapy configurations defining which of the plurality of electrodes are used to deliver defibrillation therapy and further defining a waveform to be applied during delivery of defibrillation therapy. The switching circuit is configured to connect the plurality of electrodes to the energy storage device. The processing module is configured to control the switching circuit to deliver defibrillation therapy according to a first therapy configuration, detect a fault during delivery of the defibrillation therapy according to the first therapy configuration, and select a second therapy configuration based on when the fault was detected during delivery of the defibrillation therapy according to the first therapy configuration. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053911 | SHORT CIRCUIT FAULT-TOLERANCE IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A device includes an energy storage device, a plurality of electrodes, a memory, a switching circuit, and a processing module. The energy storage device stores electrical energy for delivery of defibrillation therapy to a heart. The memory stores N therapy configurations that define which of the plurality of electrodes are used to deliver defibrillation therapy and a waveform to be applied during delivery of defibrillation therapy. The switching circuit connects the plurality of electrodes to the energy storage device. The processing module controls the switching circuit to deliver defibrillation therapy according to a first therapy configuration of the N therapy configurations, detects a short circuit fault during delivery of the defibrillation therapy according to the first therapy configuration, and selects a second therapy configuration of the N therapy configurations based on when the short circuit fault was detected during delivery of the defibrillation therapy according to the first therapy configuration. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053912 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING HEART FAILURE AND CONTROLLING CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY USING HYBRID IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT CONFIGURATIONS - Techniques are provided for use with an implantable medical device for detecting and assessing heart failure and for controlling cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) based on impedance signals obtained using hybrid impedance configurations. The hybrid configurations exploit right atrial (RA)-based impedance measurement vectors and/or left ventricular (LV)-based impedance measurement vectors. In one example, current is injected between the device case and a ring electrode in the right ventricle (RV) or RA. RA-based impedance values are measured along vectors between the device case and an RA electrode. LV-based impedance values are measured along vectors between the device case and one or more electrodes of the LV. Heart failure and other cardiac conditions are detected and tracked using the measured impedance values. CRT delay parameters are also optimized based impedance. In this manner, multiple hybrid impedance measurement configurations are exploited whereby different vectors are used to inject current and measure impedance. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053913 | Method and System to Adjust Pacing Parameters Based on Systolic Interval Heart Sounds - A method is provided to determine pacing parameters for an implantable medical device (IMD) and collects heart sounds during the cardiac cycles. The method comprises changing a value for a pacing parameter between the cardiac cycles and analyzing a characteristic of interest from the heart sounds. The method comprises setting a desired value for the pacing parameter based on the characteristic of interest from the heart sounds. The system comprises inputs configured to be coupled to at least one lead having electrodes to sense intrinsic events and to deliver pacing pulses over cardiac cycles. The system has a sensor for collecting heart sounds during cardiac cycles and controller to control delivery of pacing pulses based on pacing parameters. The controller changes a value for at least one of the pacing parameters between the cardiac cycles and provides an analysis module to analyze a characteristic of interest from the heart sounds. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF NEUROSTIMULATION USING CARDIAC RESTITUTION - A neurostimulation system measures a cardiac parameter at various cardiac intervals and analyzes its restitution, including computing a restitution slope being a rate of change of the restitution parameter with respect to change in the cardiac interval. In various embodiments, the system uses the restitution slope to provide for adaptive control of neurostimulation. In various embodiments, one or more cardiac parameters such as action potential duration (APD), conduction velocity (CV), QT interval (QT), and/or T-wave morphology (TM) parameter are measured and analyzed for restitution of each parameter, which is then used to control the delivery of the neurostimulation. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053915 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING PACING SETTINGS - Systems and methods for optimizing the stimulation of a heart of a patient are disclosed herein. The method comprises delivering pacing therapy to the patient according to a pacing therapy setting schedule, using specific pacing intervals via specific electrode configurations. Further, sinus rate values are recorded over at least one cardiac cycle at each pacing therapy setting and it is determined whether a sinus rate value satisfies predetermined measurement conditions, wherein sinus rate values are used for trending the sinus rate over time if the measurement conditions are satisfied. The accepted sinus rate values, i.e. values that satisfy the measurement conditions, are trended over time, wherein each trended sinus rate value is created based on recordings from at least one cardiac cycle. A preferred pacing therapy setting is determined to be the pacing therapy setting that provides a lowest sinus rate. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053916 | LEFT-VENTRICULAR PACING SITE SELECTION GUIDED BY ELECTROGRAM MORPHOLOGY ANALYSIS - A medical device and associated method classify candidate pacing electrode sites for delivering pacing pulses to a patient's heart. A first morphology template is established and stored in memory of the device. A processor is configured to determine a cardiac signal morphology in response to delivering pacing pulses at a candidate pacing site in a first heart chamber. The processor compares the determined cardiac signal morphology to the first morphology template. The pacing site in the first heart chamber is classified in response to the comparing of the determined cardiac signal morphology and the first morphology template. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053917 | PHYSIOLOGICALLY ADAPTED CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY - An implantable medical device is connectable to an epicardial left ventricular lead having at least one epicardial electrode and a myocardium penetrating catheter with at least one endocardial electrode and present in a lumen of the lead. The device comprises a pulse generator controller that controls a ventricular pulse generator to generate pulses to be applied to the epicardial and endocardial electrodes. The controller uses an endocardial-to-epicardial time interval or epicardial-to-endocardial time interval to coordinate endocardial and epicardial activation of the left ventricle to thereby achieve cardiac pacing that closely mimics the natural electrical activation pattern of a healthy heart. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053918 | LEFT-VENTRICULAR PACING SITE SELECTION GUIDED BY ELECTROGRAM MORPHOLOGY ANALYSIS - A medical device system and associated method classify candidate pacing electrode sites for delivering pacing pulses to a patient's heart. A control unit is operatively coupled with a plurality of electrodes for controlling the delivery of the pacing pulses, and a sensing module senses a cardiac signal generated in response to the delivered pacing pulses. A processor is configured to deliver a first pacing pulse at a first timing interval to a first pacing site, determine the cardiac signal sensed in response to the delivered first pacing pulse and determine a first morphology corresponding to the determined sensed cardiac signal, compare the first morphology to a threshold morphology and adjust the first timing interval to a second timing interval different from the first timing interval in response to the comparing, and determine the optimal pacing site in response to the adjusting. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053919 | IMPLANTABLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING BNP LEVELS, HF AND MI - Methods for monitoring a patient's level of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), and implantable cardiac systems capable of performing such methods, are provided. A ventricle is paced for a period of time to provoke a ventricular evoked response, and a ventricular intracardiac electrogram (IEGM) indicative of the ventricular evoked response is obtained. Based on the ventricular IEGM, there is a determination of at least one ventricular evoked response metric (e.g., ventricular evoked response peak-to-peak amplitude, ventricular evoked response area and/or ventricular evoked response maximum slope), and the patient's level of BNP is monitored based on determined ventricular evoked response metric(s). Based on the monitored level's of BNP, the patients heart failure (HF) condition and/or risks and/or occurrences of certain events (e.g., an acute HF exacerbation and/or an acute myocardial infarction) can be monitored. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053920 | REMOTE PROGRAMMING OF MRI SETTINGS OF AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A system and method are described herein including an implantable medical device (IMD) configured to be programmed with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) settings for use during an MRI scan, wherein the IMD stores identity data that uniquely identifies the IMD or a patient having the IMD. The system includes an external storage media configured to receive MRI settings associated with the IMD and configured to store the MRI settings associated with the IMD. The system also includes a programmer configured to retrieve identity data from IMD, retrieve MRI settings associated with the IMD from the external storage media and program the IMD using the MRI settings. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053921 | HOLDING MEMBERS FOR IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC STIMULATION DEVICES - A holding member for an implantable cardiac device facilitates tether attachment and removal, at time of implant, and snaring, or otherwise capturing, for subsequent explant. Preferably located in proximity to a proximal end wall of a shell of the device, the holding member includes a strut portion, being spaced proximally apart from the proximal end wall, a waist portion, defining a recess, and an engagement section, extending between the strut portion and the waist portion and overhanging the recess. The waist portion may either extend between the strut portion and the proximal end wall, or be formed in the shell, distal to the proximal end wall. Alternately, the holding member includes a loop element and an engagement element coupled thereto, between first and second segments thereof. The segments are initially formed to give the loop element an opening, and have a flexibility to be compressed together. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053922 | DIPOLE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION EMPLOYING DIRECT CURRENT FOR RECOVERY FROM SPINAL CORD INJURY - A system and method to treat neuromuscular conditions, including spinal cord injury, by what is characterized as dipole (two point) cortico-muscular stimulation. Two-point stimulation, with oppositely charged electrodes, allows pulsed, direct current to pass through the cortico-muscular pathway. The electrodes are placed on nerves, muscles, or a combination of both, that are on opposite sides of the spinal column, forming a current that passes across the spinal column. Further, an active electrode can be placed on the spinal column and a reference electrode can be placed outside the central nervous system. These methods improve functional recovery of the motor pathway. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053923 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AVOIDING, REVERSING, AND MANAGING NEUROLOGICAL ACCOMMODATION TO ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A method of operating a neurostimulation device comprises outputting a pulsed electrical waveform from the neurostimulation device between a plurality of electrodes while at least one of the electrodes has a first polarity, thereby stimulating neural tissue adjacent the electrode(s), allowing the neural tissue to undergo neurological accommodation in response to the electrical energy output between the electrodes, switching the electrode(s) from the first polarity to a second polarity, outputting the pulsed electrical waveform from the neurostimulation device between the electrodes while the electrode(s) has the second polarity, thereby hyperpolarizing the neural tissue to reverse the neurological accommodation, switching the electrode(s) from the second polarity to the first polarity, and outputting the pulsed electrical waveform from the neurostimulation device between the electrodes while the electrode(s) has the first polarity, thereby stimulating the previously hyperpolarized neural tissue. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053924 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TESTING NEURAL STIMULATION SITES - Various system embodiments comprise a medical device, comprising a flexible tether, a neural stimulation circuit, and a controller. The flexible tether is adapted to be fed into a patient's throat. The flexible tether includes a plurality of electrodes. The neural stimulation circuit is adapted to deliver neural stimulation. The controller is adapted to control the neural stimulation circuit to provide a neural stimulation therapy using at least one electrode from the plurality of electrodes, and to implement a neural stimulation test routine. The neural stimulation test routine is adapted to assess neural stimulation efficacy for electrode subsets of the plurality of electrodes to identify a desired electrode subset for use in delivering the neural stimulation therapy to elicit a desired response. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053925 | External Charger Usable with an Implantable Medical Device Having a Programmable or Time-Varying Temperature Set Point - An improved external charger for charging the battery within or providing power to an implantable medical device is disclosed. The improved external charger includes circuitry for detecting the temperature of the external charger and for controlling charging to prevent exceeding a maximum temperature. The external charger in some embodiments includes a user interface for allowing a patient to set the external charger's maximum temperature. The user interface can be used to select either constant maximum temperatures, or can allow the user to choose from a number of stored charging programs, which programs can control the maximum temperature to vary over time. Alternatively, a charging program in the external charger can vary the maximum temperature set point automatically. By controlling the maximum temperature of the external charger during charging in these manners, the time needed to charge can be minimized while still ensuring a temperature that is comfortable for that patient. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053926 | SYSTEMS TO DETECT VAGUS CAPTURE - Some embodiments provide a system for delivering neurostimulation. Some system embodiments comprise a lead configured to be implanted in the body, a stimulation output circuit configured to deliver neurostimulation pulses to the vagus nerve through the lead, an EMG sensing circuit configured to use the lead to sense EMG signals from laryngeal muscle activity, and an evoked muscular response detection circuit configured to use the EMG signals sensed by the EMG sensing circuit to detect evoked laryngeal muscle activity evoked by the neurostimulation pulse. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053927 | LEAD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A lead identification system for tracking a plurality of neurostimulation leads during implantation in a patient, and a method of using the same. The lead identification system includes a plurality of lead indicators each adapted to attach to one of a plurality of epidural needles to identify the leads. At least one clip adapted to releasably attach to proximal ends of the leads is provided with corresponding lead indicators. The trial cable for conducting trial stimulation includes connectors with corresponding lead indicators. A plurality of lead indicator stylets are provided for insertion into lumens at the proximal ends of the leads. The pulse generator also has connectors with corresponding lead indicators. The various lead indicators permit a surgeon to track a particular lead to the corresponding connectors on the pulse generator. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053928 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IN VIVO LIGHT THERAPY - A swallowable in vivo therapeutic device, and a method for use of a device. The device may include a transparent case and one or more radiation sources, the radiation sources to treat the detected pathological lesions inside the gastrointestinal (GI) tract with light during the passage of the device through the GI tract. A method may include inserting into a patient a device, rotating external magnets in close proximity to the patient, thereby fully controlling the movement of the device inside the GI tract, stopping the device and activating the light radiation in areas of the pathological lesions for a predetermined period of time, and deactivating the light radiation and moving the device further through the GI tract. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053929 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LIGHT THERAPY TO A SUBJECT USING TWO OR MORE WAVELENGTH BANDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - Light therapy is provided to a subject through a sleep mask. The sleep mask is configured to deliver electromagnetic radiation to the closed eyelids of the subject within two separate wavelength bands. The first wavelength band is therapeutically impactful in adjusting the sleep cycle of the subject. The second wavelength band preconditions the subject for delivery of the electro-magnetic radiation in the first wavelength band, maintains the apparent brightness of the electromagnetic radiation throughout therapy, enables cooling within the sleep mask, enhances the power efficiency of the sleep mask, and/or provides other benefits. The first wavelength band and the second wavelength band are selected based on attenuation of electromagnetic radiation by the eyelid of the subject. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053930 | TANNING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A tanning device has one or more reflective surface areas. The reflective surface areas may be used for redirecting light rays toward one or more parts of a user's body. A pair of speakers are positioned in the tanning device. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053931 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TIGHTENING TISSUE USING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - Methods and devices for treatment of skin are disclosed. These methods and devices use electromagnetic radiation to create networks or patterns of treatment zones. The networks or patterns of treatment zones comprise at least four treatment zones, at least two of the treatment zones in the network or pattern are slanted at angles in the skin, and the treatment zones extend at least as deep as the dermal-epidermal junction of the skin. Producing intersecting treatment zones and/or overlapping treatment patterns can increase the effectiveness of the treatments. The devices comprise a hand piece operably coupled to a delivery element, wherein delivery of electromagnetic radiation through the device to a portion of skin produces a network or pattern of treatment zones. The use of these methods and devices results in tightening of the skin and/or improvement in the cosmetic appearance of wrinkles in the portion of skin treated. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053932 | MATERIAL FOR FACILITATING THERMAL TREATMENTS OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUES AND METHOD OF ENERGY TARGETING LEADING TO THERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUES - A method includes positioning an effective amount of a thermal target material at a treatment site of a patient. The treatment site, that is, the location of the thermal target material, comprises a location adjacent to biological tissue to be treated. The thermal target material includes carbon molecules preferably in a carrier fluid. Regardless of the particular structure of the carbon, the carbon molecules in the material heat very rapidly in response to incident microwave radiation and radiate heat energy. The heat energy radiated from an effective amount of the thermal target material when subjected to an effective quantity of microwave energy causes localized heating around the thermal target material. This localized heating may be applied for therapeutic purposes. However, the microwave radiation necessary to produce therapeutically effective heating is insufficient to cause cellular damage in the biological tissue by direct absorption in the tissue. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053933 | PAIN SENSORY NERVE STIMULATION APPARATUS - A pain sensory nerve stimulation apparatus includes: a stimulation electrode which is adapted to be attached to a living body, at least one of an exogenous algesic substance and pyrogen which is to be interposed between the living body and the stimulation electrode; and a stimulation power supplier which is configured to supply electric power to the stimulation electrode. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053934 | MICRO-REACTION CHAMBER MICROELECTRODES ESPECIALLY FOR NEURAL AND BIOINTERFACES - Biocompatible electrodes with smaller geometric area improve the selectivity of the neural recording and stimulation applications. A volume within the electrode back plane of a micro-reaction chamber (μRC) is used to confine and sequester an electrochemical reaction used for charge passage. The μRC electrode decreases impedance and improves charge storage capacity without altering the geometry of the active site. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053935 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING ELECTRODES FOR STIMULATION LEAD - In one embodiment, a method, of fabricating a stimulation lead for stimulating tissue of a patient, comprises: providing a lead body, the lead body comprising a plurality of conductors embedded within insulating material; providing a plurality of terminals; electrically coupling the plurality of terminals with the plurality of conductors; providing a plurality of electrodes, the plurality of electrodes comprising a plurality of substantially continuous longitudinal trenches on a surface of the electrodes, the electrodes comprising areas of reflow material forming microstructures substantially continuously along walls of the longitudinal trenches; and electrically coupling the plurality of electrodes with the plurality of conductors. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053936 | TECHNIQUES FOR NERVE STIMULATION - Apparatus is provided for applying current to a nerve, including a housing, adapted to be placed in a vicinity of the nerve, and at least one cathode and at least one anode, fixed to the housing. The apparatus further includes two or more passive electrodes, fixed to the housing, and a conducting element, which electrically couples the passive electrodes to one another. Other embodiments are also described. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053937 | Medical Pacing Wires - A medical pacing wire comprising a clamp that is adapted to be moved between an open position and a closed position and further adapted to allow a user to attach an electrode to a living tissue. In particular embodiments, the medical pacing wire may include a memory shape alloy having a memory state, which is adapted to cause the clamp to move from the closed position toward the open position when the memory shape alloy is caused to move from a non-memory state to the memory state. Also, in some embodiments, the clamp may comprise a superelastic material, and the medical pacing wire may be adapted to allow a user to remotely cause the clamp to substantially release the living tissue that has been closed within the clamp without substantially damaging the living tissue. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053938 | SURFACE PROTECTIVE AND RELEASE MATRICES - A molecular plasma deposition (MPD) method in combination with an atomic layer deposition (ALD) procedure is used to produce amorphous, nonconformal thin metal film coatings on a variety of substrates. The films are porous, mesh-like lattices with imperfections such as pinholes and pores, which are useful as scaffolds for cell attachment, controlled release of bioactive agents and protective coatings. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053939 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CYLINDRICAL NITINOL OBJECTS FROM SHEET - An article cut from a metallic sheet, has a first pattern of struts forming a plurality of inner apexes situated substantially within a plane that contains the plurality of the inner apexes. There is a second pattern of struts forming a plurality of outer apexes that are situated substantially within the plane containing the inner apexes. Each outer apex has at least one strut in common with an adjacent inner apex. There is also described a method of forming a non-planar three dimensional structure by patterning a planar sheet of material to form an article having a plurality of inner apexes, a plurality of outer apexes with a common curvilinear strut between an inner apex and an adjacent outer apex. Thereafter, everting the article into a non-planar three dimensional structure with the inner apexes at one end of the structure and the outer apexes at another end of the structure. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053940 | SIDE BRANCH ACCESSIBLE BALLOON FOR BIFURCATION STENTING - A balloon catheter for treating a condition of a vessel near a bifurcation comprises a shaft including a proximal and distal end, and a side surface, at least one guide wire lumen extending longitudinally, a distal port extending from the guide wire lumen through the distal end, a side port extending transversely from the guide wire lumen through the side surface, and a balloon mounted on the shaft. The balloon comprises a first end sealed to the shaft proximally of the side port, a second end sealed to the shaft distally of the side port and an aperture aligned with the side port. A portion of the balloon surrounding the aperture is sealed to the shaft around the side port. The balloon may be guided to the bifurcation on a first and a second guide wires pre-positioned in main and in side branch vessel, respectively. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053941 | RECONSTRAINABLE STENT SYSTEM - A system for the delivery and repositioning of a stent is provided that allows the stent to be reconstrained after full or partial expansion for deployment to and removal from a target region. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053942 | EMERGENCY VESSEL REPAIR PROSTHESIS DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A deployment device to deploy a prosthesis for interconnecting vessel portions of a body vessel is described herein. The device includes a support frame and an actuation member coupled to the support frame. The actuation member is movable between a first and a second position. A retaining member is movable between a closed and a open position. In the closed position, the retaining member forms a chamber to retain a length of a prosthesis in a compressed configuration. In the open position, the retaining member is positioned to allow the prosthesis to move to an expanded configuration. Movement of the actuation member to the second position causes movement of the retaining member to the open position. One or more retractable cuffs can be positioned over the ends of the prosthesis for selectively retaining the corresponding prosthesis ends in the compressed configuration. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053943 | Deformable Lumen Support Devices and Methods of Use - Lumen support devices and methods of their use are provided. A lumen support includes one or more plastically deformable cells having two stable configurations with no stable configurations between the two stable configurations. The lumen support device may be plastically deformed to other stable configurations. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053944 | ENDOLUMINAL PROSTHESIS ASSEMBLY - The endoluminal prosthesis assembly comprises a first stent graft having a first end and a second end and an interior lumen. The first stent graft has an expanded position and a compressed position and defines an access port disposed through a wall of the first stent graft between the first and second ends of the first stent graft. The endoluminal prosthesis assembly further comprises a second stent graft being disposed entirely within the interior lumen of the first stent graft. The second stent graft is disposed within the first stent graft and has an expanded position and a compressed position. In the compressed position, the second stent graft contacts only a portion of an interior wall of the first stent graft and the access port is in fluid communication with the interior lumen of the first stent graft. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053945 | RETENTION SYSTEM FOR AN ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE - A delivery system for an endoluminal device including an introducer, the introducer having a distal end intended to remain outside a patient in use and a proximal end. A stent graft having a first and second end is retained upon the introducer, the stent graft defining a fenestration disposed through a wall of the stent graft between the first and second end. A valve arrangement is disposed within an interior lumen of the stent graft about the fenestration. A retention system including a trigger wire engages and retains the valve arrangement away from the fenestration. The fenestration is in fluid communication with the interior lumen of the stent graft. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053946 | BIOABSORBABLE POLYMER STENT WITH METAL STIFFENERS - A composite stent comprises an expandable framework made from a bioabsorbable polymer and a plurality of metallic structures disposed on, adhered to or force fit into openings of the expandable framework. Each opening has a perimeter defined by a plurality of struts of the expandable framework. Each strut has a width and a thickness. At least one first metallic structure is disposed along at least a portion of the perimeter of at least one of the openings. Methods for manufacturing such a composite stent are provided herein. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053947 | Medical Device with Crystalline Drug Coating - A medical device having a polymer-free outer surface layer comprising a crystalline drug selected from the group consisting of everolimus, tacrolimus, sirolimus, zotarolimus, biolimus, and rapamycin. The device may be produced by a method comprising the steps of providing a medical device; applying a solution of the drug to said portion of the outer surface to form a coating of amorphous drug; and vapor annealing the drug with a solvent vapor to form crystalline drug; wherein a seed layer of a crystalline form of said drug having a maximum particle size of about 10 μm or less is applied to at least said portion of the outer surface of the device before or after applying the drug solution, but before vapor annealing the amorphous coating. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053948 | Prosthetic Device Including Electrostatically Spun Fibrous Layer & Method for Making the Same - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a process of forming a prosthetic device is provided. The process includes forming a dispersion of polymeric nanofibers, a fiberizing polymer, and a solvent, the dispersion having a viscosity of at least about 50,000 cPs. A tubular frame is positioned over a tubular polymeric structure. Nanofibers from the dispersion are electrospun onto the tubular frame to form a prosthetic device. The prosthetic device is heated. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053949 | QUICK-CONNECT PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE AND METHODS - A heart valve prosthesis that can be quickly and easily implanted during a surgical procedure is provided. The prosthetic valve has a base stent that is deployed at a treatment site, and a valve component configured to quickly connect to the base stent. The base stent may take the form of a self- or balloon-expandable stent that expands outward against the native valve with or without leaflet excision. The valve component has a non-expandable prosthetic valve and a self- or balloon-expandable coupling stent for attachment to the base stent, thereby fixing the position of the valve component relative to the base stent. The prosthetic valve may be a commercially available valve with a sewing ring and the coupling stent attaches to the sewing ring. The system is particularly suited for rapid deployment of heart valves in a conventional open-heart surgical environment. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053950 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REPLACING MITRAL VALVE - A prosthetic mitral valve assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a radially-expandable stent including a lower portion sized for deployment between leaflets of a native mitral valve and an upper portion having a flared end. The upper portion is sized for deployment within the annulus of the mitral valve and the flared end is configured to extend above the annulus. The stent is formed with a substantially D-shape cross-section for conforming to the native mitral valve. The D-shape cross-section includes a substantially straight portion for extending along an anterior side of the native mitral valve and a substantially curved portion for extending along a posterior side of the native mitral valve. The assembly further includes a valve portion formed of pericardial tissue and mounted within an interior portion of the stent for occluding blood flow in one direction. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053951 | PROSTHETIC BAND, IN PARTICULAR FOR REPAIRING A MITRAL VALVE - Prosthetic band ( | 2013-02-28 |
20130053952 | CORNEA RESHAPING - A corneal reshaping kit may include a mold defining a concavity that is sized and shaped for receiving an outer corneal surface, such that a corneal surface pressed against the concavity will adopt a convex shape complementary to the concavity, and a biocompatible, flowable material suitable for introduction into a space within a cornea. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053953 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICES HAVING A DEGRADATION RESISTANT POLYMER - Disclosed are ophthalmic devices configured to be implanted in an eye of a patient. In one embodiment, the ophthalmic device includes a mask configured to increase the depth of focus of the patient and comprising a highly fluorinated polymeric material in which the number of carbon-fluorine bonds equals or exceeds the number of carbon-hydrogen bonds in the highly fluorinated polymeric material. The highly fluorinated polymeric material can be resistant to degradation upon exposure to ultraviolet light. The mask further includes an aperture configured to transmit light and a portion configured to be substantially opaque to visible light and to surround at least a portion of the aperture. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053954 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS DEVICE - An accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) device adapted for implantation in the lens capsule of a subject's eye. The IOL device includes an anterior refractive optical element and a membrane coupled to the refractive optical element. The anterior refractive optical element and the membrane define an enclosed cavity configured to contain a fluid. At least a portion of the membrane is configured to contact a posterior area of the lens capsule adjoining the vitreous body of the subject's eye. The fluid contained in the enclosed cavity exerts a deforming or displacing force on the anterior refractive optical element in response to an anterior force exerted on the membrane by the vitreous body. The IOL device may further include a haptic system to position the anterior refractive optical element and also to engage the zonules and ciliary muscles to provide additional means for accommodation. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053955 | INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL) - An improved intraocular lens, for example, an accommodating intraocular lens including a lens optic or lens optic portion provided with a light window. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053956 | SOFT PROSTHESIS SHELL TEXTURING METHOD - A method of texturing a soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell. A soft prosthetic implant with a textured external surface layer of silicone elastomer and having an open-cell structure is made by adhering and then dissolving round salt crystals. The resulting roughened surface has enhanced physical properties relative to surfaces formed with angular salt crystals. An implant having such a textured external surface layer is expected to help prevent capsular contraction, to help prevent scar formation, and to help in anchoring the implant within the body. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053957 | MIDDLE EAR PROSTHESIS HAVING DISCRETE PROJECTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF OSSICULAR ATTACHMENT - A middle ear ossicle prosthesis in which the component for ossicular attachment comprises a surface bearing a plurality of discrete projections facing the ossicle to which it is attached which minimize total contact between the prosthesis and the ossicle. The prosthesis may comprise a loop forming a partial circle for encircling an ossicle, a piston for transmitting vibrations from the loop to the inner ear, and a rod solidly connecting the loop to the piston. The loop may have an upwardly turned end to facilitate placement of the loop over the ossicle. The projections may be provided in one row, two rows, or may be otherwise arrayed, and may be dissimilar from one another in configuration and dimensions. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053958 | ARTIFICIAL LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS COMPRISING MULTIFILAMENTS AND NANOFIBERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING - Prosthetic ligaments and tendons comprising ligament- or tendon-mimicking nanofibers and methods of making such nanofibers and prosthetic ligaments and tendons. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053959 | Cross Pinning Guide Devices and Methods - Methods and devices are provided for implanting a cross-pin through a bone tunnel, such as in an arthroscopic surgical procedure. In general, the methods and devices allow a cross-pin hole to be formed in a medial side of a knee bone such that it intersects a bone tunnel formed in the knee bone. In one embodiment, a cross-pinning guide device is provided that can be configured to angularly position the cross-pin hole relative to the bone tunnel to allow the cross-pin hole to intersect the bone tunnel without passing through another side, e.g., a lateral side, of the knee bone. The knee bone can be a femur or a tibia such that the cross-pin hole and the bone tunnel can each be entirely formed in the femur or in the tibia. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053960 | REINFORCED BIOLOGIC MATERIAL - The present disclosure provides an implantable medical device comprising a composite graft material including a first biologic component, such as an acellular tissue matrix, and a second non-biologic component. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053961 | REINFORCED TISSUE GRAFT - A biocompatible tissue graft is provided. The tissue graft includes an extracellular matrix patch that has a peripheral surface and at least one fiber stitched in a reinforcing pattern to mitigate tearing of the graft, improve the fixation retention of the graft, and/or limit cyclic stretching of the graft and substantially maintain these properties following partial enzymatic degradation of the graft while it remodels. The at least one fiber includes at least one free end that extends beyond the peripheral surface of the extracellular matrix for securing the patch to a host tissue. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053962 | 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. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053963 | LUMBAR FUSION DEVICE - A lumbar fusion implant device has a pair of first and second body structures. The first body structure has a pair of appendages with enlarged rounded ends, the appendages projecting from the opposite sides of the first body structure. Similarly, the second body structure has a pair of appendages with enlarged rounded ends with the appendages projecting from opposite sides of the second body structure. Each of the enlarged ends of the appendages fit into sockets on an opposite first or second body structure and when the first and second body structures are longitudinally connected by a threaded fastener, tightening of the fastener moves the first and second body structures closer together expanding radially outwardly each appendage. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053964 | INTERBODY FUSION IMPLANT AND SCREW GUIDE - An interbody fusion implant fits between adjacent vertebrae for fixation during fusion thereof. Upper bores extend into a cephalid surface of the implant and preferably include threads therein. A guide tool is removably attachable to the implant which supports guide bores along centerlines aligned with the upper bores in the implant. A drill can pass along these guide bores to form holes in a vertebra adjacent the cephalid surface of the implant which is precisely aligned with the upper bores. A hybrid screw then passes through these holes in the vertebra adjacent the cephalid surface and threads into the upper bores to secure the implant to the adjacent cephalid vertebra. Bone screws can also be used to secure the implant to caudal vertebra by passing through bores passing through the implant, such that the implant is securely mechanically fastened to both cephalid and caudal vertebrae adjacent the implant. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053965 | SPINAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHODS - Example spinal implants and related apparatus, tools and methods are disclosed. An example spinal implant includes an outer corpus and an inner corpus axially displaceably coupled to the outer corpus. The example implant includes a transport admission provided on at least one of the outer corpus or the inner corpus and a lever admission provided on the other of the inner corpus or the outer corpus. The lever admission and the transport admission are arranged to receive a tool, wherein the tool to distract the spinal implant. The example further includes a tool lock arranged in the transport admission to lock the tool and a lever rotator engagement device provided in the lever admission. The lever rotator engagement device is to engage a lever rotator of the tool. In addition, the example includes a first guide provided on the inner corpus and a second guide provided on the outer corpus. The first guide and the second guide allow an axial displacement of the inner corpus relative to the outer corpus and prevent a rotation of the inner corpus relative to the outer corpus. In addition, in the example, the first guide and the second guide include a tongue and groove. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053966 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF VERTEBRAL BODY DISTRACTION AND FUSION DEVICES - An inserter can be used to implant a distractible intervertebral body fusion device into a disc space and expand the device. The inserter includes a shaft frame and a drive shaft assembly for expanding the device and a support shaft assembly for stabilizing the device extending distally from the shaft frame. A drive housing can be operably connected to the shaft frame and extend outwardly from shaft frame distal of a proximal end of the shaft frame. Drive housing can have an internal passage that provides access into the shaft frame to a proximal end of the drive shaft assembly. An actuation tool can be disposed with the drive housing with a distal end extending through the access into the shaft frame to interface with the proximal end of the drive shaft assembly such that activation of the actuation tool rotates the drive shaft assembly to expand the device. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053967 | SYSTEM FOR RETAINING AN ANCHORING MEMBER ON AN IMPLANTABLE PART - This system includes a retaining housing formed by a hole intended to receive the anchoring member and a retaining portion arranged on the anchoring member; said retaining housing is arranged in a part having a degree of elastic flexibility and is delimited by a continuous wall of this part; the retaining housing, on the side of a first axial end, forms a first collar forming a continuous circular projection capable of being elastically deformed by the retaining portion arranged on the anchoring member; the wall of said part delimiting the retaining housing also forms, on a second axial end, a second collar not able to be elastically deformed by said retaining portion. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053968 | Patient Specific Joint Prosthesis - A patient-specific implant includes (a) a body having a convex exterior surface configured to attach to a bone and a concave interior surface configured to receive a head portion of another bone, the body including a plurality of holes extending therethrough, the holes sized and shaped to receive a bone fixation element; and (b) a gap filler formed on the exterior surface of the body and having dimensions and a position corresponding to a gap between the exterior surface of the body and the bone to which the implant is to be attached. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053969 | MULTI-COMPONENT IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL ARTICULATING AND/OR ROTATING SURFACES - An implant assembly for re-establishing a glenohumeral joint between a scapula and humerus. A first receiver is adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned glenoid cavity defined in the scapula, with a second receiver adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned humeral head associated with the humerus. A three dimensional and at least partially spherical shaped element is interposed between the first and second receivers for establishing at least one of articulating and rotating support at respective and spaced apart seating profiles. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053970 | MULTI-COMPONENT SHOULDER IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL ARTICULATING SURFACES - An implant assembly for re-establishing a glenohumeral joint between a scapular and humerus. A ball is adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned glenoid cavity defined in the scapula along with a receiver mounted to a reconditioned humeral head associated with the humerus. A substantially spherical shaped element is interposed between the ball and receiver and establishes first and second articulating surfaces. A concave recess is defined in an exposed face of the ball for seating in articulating fashion a portion of the spherical element. A concave recess is defined in the spherical shaped element for seating in articulating fashion an exposed portion of the scapula mounted ball. Each of the ball, spherical element and receiver is constructed of an alternating material including at least one of a polymer, polymer composite, metal, metal composite or polymer/metal admixture. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053971 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A humeral prosthesis includes a stem component and a head component joined by an inclination component. The inclination component is provided with an opening that is designed to accommodate a pair of expandable tabs extending from a side of a plate. The plate is also provided with a taper extending opposite to the pair of expandable tabs. Inclination angle, radial offset, and version are adjustable and are separately and independently set and fixed. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053972 | MULTI-COMPONENT KNEE IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIPLE ARTICULATING AND TRAVELING SURFACES - A multi-component joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper bone and an opposing lower bone. A first component is anchored into the upper reconditioned bone end surface and exhibits a first exposed support surface, a second component is anchored into the lower reconditioned bone end surface and exhibits a second exposed support surface. A spherical shaped and multi-directional supporting component is supported between the first and second anchored components. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053973 | MULTI-COMPONENT KNEE IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH COMBINED ARTICULATING AND BELT SUPPORT AND TRAVELING SURFACES - A joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper bone and an opposing lower bone. The assembly includes a first component anchored into a first of the reconditioned bone end surfaces and exhibiting a first exposed support surface and a second component anchored into a second of the reconditioned bone end surfaces and exhibiting a second exposed support surface further including a flexible and conveyable closed loop belt relatively displaceable upon contact with the first support surface. Entrapment pockets can be formed within the implantable components and for collecting wear particles and debris from the belt and in order to extend the life of the joint assembly. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053974 | WRIST IMPLANTS AND METHODS - Wrists implants and methods are disclosed. A wrist implant can advantageously allow motion with respect to a reconstructed wrist to more closely resemble natural motion. For example, in one aspect, motion can include movement in more than one direction to allow for flexion/extension, rotational, and translational movement. The wrist implant can include a radial implant component and/or a carpal implant component with a bearing component or member disposed therebetween. The radial implant can have a radial articulation surface having at least one variable radius of curvature and/or a tray having a variable width. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053975 | HAMMER TOE IMPLANT METHOD - An implant is disclosed including an elongate threaded portion and a blade portion extending from the elongate threaded portion. The blade portion has a taper terminating at a point. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053976 | Method for Producting an Implant and Implant Having at Least One Break Line - The invention relates to a method for producing an implant ( | 2013-02-28 |
20130053977 | FEMORAL IMPLANT - A femoral implant includes a main shaft with a proximal end and a smooth distal end. A porous circumferential collar is provided between the proximal end and distal end, and a porous distally-extending portion extends distally from the collar to provide for additional bone ingrowth. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053978 | KNEE IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH ROTARY BEARING SUPPORTED AND TRAVELING SURFACES - A joint assembly incorporated into a reconditioned end surface established between upper and opposing lower bones. At least one first component is anchored into a first of the reconditioned bone end surfaces and exhibits a rotatably supported wheel. A second component is anchored into a second opposing reconditioned bone end surfaces and exhibits a second exposed support surface in contact with the rotatably supported wheel. The first component includes a supporting well anchored into the reconditioned bone end surface for supporting the wheel in rotatable fashion. A laterally inserting pin displaces relative to a side of the wheel well and into an interior thereof and includes a central axial through hole which receives the pin for supporting the shaft. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053979 | PROSTHETIC SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are disclosed for sensing forces, moments, temperature, inclination, acceleration and other parameters associated with prosthetic limbs. The system is capable of measuring forces in three designated axes, and moments about the same designated axes, for a total of six possible degrees of freedom. The system can be readily fitted onto a conventional prosthetic limb with no, or relatively minor, modification thereto. A plurality of sensor arrays are disposed on a support member, each array including a plurality of strain gauge sensors, each sensor outputting an electrical signal responsive to loading imposed on the support member through the prosthetic limb. Electronic circuitry in communication with the gauges is operative to receive the electrical signals from the strain gauges and provide a signal useful in the form, fit or function of the prosthetic limb. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053980 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING ENERGY TO HYDRAULICALLY OR PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED ACTIVE IMPLANTS - A device for supplying energy to hydraulically or pneumatically actuated active implants. The device can take the form of pumping systems, metering systems, and/or occlusion systems. The device comprises a receiving coil for generating an electric voltage due to a changing magnetic flux that is generated by an extracorporeal transmitting coil. The receiving coil is designed such that said coil can be implanted into subcutaneous tissue. Furthermore, an electric line is provided for transmitting the electric current that is generated by the receiving coil from the receiving coil to the active implant. The device further comprises a compensation container for temporarily receiving a transmitter fluid, by means of which the active implant is activated. The compensating container is mounted on the receiving coil and/or on the electric line such that the compensating container together with the receiving coil and/or the electric line can be implanted into a common tissue or muscle pocket in the body of a patient. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053981 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BONE STABILIZATION - A compression stabilized prosthetic socket for a patient having an amputated limb and a remaining portion includes a first socket portion for contacting a patient's remaining portion of a limb, and a second socket portion for attachment of a prosthetic device. The first socket portion has compression portions having a radius for compressing portions of the patient's remaining portion of a limb, and relief portions receiving any portions of the patient's remaining limb which bulge upon the compression applied by the compression portions. The relief portions may be formed as openings or as enlarged radius portions. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053982 | SUSPENSION LINER WITH SEAL COMPONENT - A suspension liner is provided for use as an interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket. The liner has an elongate, generally conical liner body formed from at least one material segment that is at least radially elastically extensible from a relaxed non-extended condition and including proximal and distal end areas, and a seal component connected to the liner body and having an exterior surface defining at least one exterior seal protruding from the exterior surface and extending radially outwardly from the seal component relative to a longitudinal axis of the liner body. The at least one interior seal is located along an interior surface of the seal component and defines at least one blade extending obliquely toward the liner body. A portion of the seal component carrying the interior seal extends freely and is movable relative to the liner body. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053983 | Safe Artificial Joint - A joint for an artificial limb including a first support pivotally connected to a second support and a braking mechanism for limiting angular displacement between the first support and the second support actuatable when a time derivative of the angular displacement exceeds a predetermined value. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053984 | PROSTHETIC APPARATUS AND ARTIFICIAL JOINT - An artificial joint with two degrees of freedom has two rotary motors that move the joint in one degree of freedom when operated in respective senses of rotation and move the joint in the other degree of freedom when one of the motors is reversed. The movement depends on balancing the operation of the motors, which are controlled by a microprocessor. Sensors on the joint are connected to the microprocessor in a closed-loop feedback. A prosthetic device includes a tendon received in one end of a slot in a movable member, whereby movement of the tendon moves the movable member. A prosthesis has two parts moveable relative to one another, an actuator, and a user control. A transducer connected to the control and the actuator provides signals indicating movement effected by the actuator. A prosthesis cover includes a silicone laminate and a reinforcing liner. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053985 | Proxy Remote Control - A method includes receiving first control data at a proxy controller from a proxy remote control signal receiver device. The first control data is associated with execution of a first action at a first device. The method includes determining second control data at the proxy controller. The second control data is associated with execution of a second action at the first device. The second action is at least one of different from, or additional to, and based upon the first action. The method includes communicating the second control data to the proxy remote control signal receiver device. The proxy remote control signal receiver device is configured to communicate the second control data to the first device. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053986 | BYZANTINE FAULT-TOLERANT SCADA SYSTEM - A system for automatically monitoring and controlling an infrastructure or process includes a plurality of remote clients installed along various portions of an industrial infrastructure or an infrastructure performing a process. Each of the remote clients collects data. A plurality of server replicas is in communication with the plurality of remote clients. The server replicas receive the collected data from the remote clients and process the received data. The plurality of remote clients and the plurality of server replicas communicate across an electronic network. The plurality of server replicas includes a state machine replication system that is tolerant of a failure of one or more of the server replicas. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053987 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANAGING DEVICE PARAMETER VALUES WHEN IMPORTING DEVICE DEFINITION FILES - An industrial process control system includes a field device having a first plurality of device parameter values corresponding to a plurality of device parameters. The industrial process control system also includes a processor configured to determine a second plurality of device parameter values, corresponding to the plurality of device parameters, from a device definition (DD) file. The processor is also configured to present a reconciliation tool comprising a first portion of the plurality of device parameters, the corresponding first plurality of device parameter values, and the corresponding second plurality of device parameter values. The processor is also configured to set a second portion of the plurality of device parameters to the corresponding second plurality of device parameter values based on instructions received from the reconciliation tool. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053988 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A monitoring system includes a sensor unit, a controller unit, a user interface unit, and a server unit. The monitoring system, through connecting the sensor unit with the user interface unit, transmits a data message from the sensor unit to the user interface unit. The user interface unit computes and generates a controller command message corresponding to the data message and a user setting. The controller unit receives the controller command signal through the server unit, wherein the server unit does not need to know the internet protocol addresses of the sensor unit, the user interface unit, and the controller unit ahead of time to be able to successfully transmit the data message and the controller command message. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053989 | AUTOPILOT SIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer implemented method is described. A computer-implemented method provides determining if an extended absence flag has been triggered for a first participant. If the extended absence flag has been triggered, the computer-implemented method automatically performs one or more of a plurality of actions required to continue game play on behalf of the first participant as if the first participant was still actively involved in game play. By automatically conducting play of the first participant as if the first participant was still involved, the computer-implemented method maintains competitiveness as well as the game experience for other participants. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053990 | Classification System and Method - The invention relates to a system and method for analysing an activity session. Data from a monitoring device worn by a user of the system for example is received over a period of time or distance and a classification system of the invention is utilised in real time or post session to determine the activities performed by the user during the session. The data collected relates to multiple parameters monitored during the activity session. The classification system defines an activity using a set of threshold criteria for a combination of parameters and therefore identifies a particular activity performed during the activity session when a combination of monitored parameters satisfies the threshold criteria for a particular activity. Determining the activities performed in this way allows for more useful interpretation of the data which in turn leads to more effective coaching advice and feedback for the user. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053991 | PREDICTING OUTCOMES OF FUTURE SPORTS EVENTS BASED ON USER-SELECTED INPUTS - A system and method for event outcome prediction may include a processor configured to receive via a user interface a user-selection of a subset of a plurality of listed statistical categories, and rank participants of the event based selectively on analysis of the statistical information concerning the selected subset of categories. The system may output the ranked list as a predicted outcome, and may further output a user interface via which to place a bet on the predicted outcome. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053992 | DEVICE CONTROL APPARATUS, DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - There is provided an apparatus including a device control apparatus including one or two or more connection sections which are connected to an external device, and a control section which controls a sound output from a sound output section of sound data input from the one or two or more connection sections. The control section controls the sound output from the sound output section in accordance with a first sound output mode using a first logical address or a second sound output mode using a second logical address, the second sound output mode having functions which are more limited than functions of the first sound output mode. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053993 | RECORDING AND PLAYBACK DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND RECORDING AND PLAYBACK METHOD - A recording and playback device according to the present invention stores in a memory section sound data for an amount of time corresponding to a beat which is acquired from an external source, and creates loop sound data in bar units by connecting a plurality of stored sound data. Then, the recording and playback device performs an operation to overlap newly acquired sound data onto the loop sound data while the loop sound data is being repeatedly replayed, and store the overlapping sound data in the memory section. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053994 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL PROCESSING - System and method for monitoring a synthesis process in a synthesizer to provide reduced quality control efforts and facilitate quality by design. The system and method perform by detecting a synthesizer parameter value for one or more synthesizer parameters of a radiopharmaceutical synthesis process in a radiopharmaceutical synthesizer, and comparing the synthesizer parameter value of each of the synthesizer parameters to a corresponding reference synthesizer value range. The radiopharmaceutical synthesis process is either continued, aborted, or interrupted based on a comparison result. | 2013-02-28 |