| 31st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
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| 20110190763 | Needle Design for Recording Monophasic Action Potential and Delivery of Therapy - A system and associated method measure monophasic action potential signals for identifying a targeted tissue location and delivering a therapy to the targeted tissue location. The system includes a hollow needle having a sharpened distal tip, a first electrode at the distal tip and a fluid delivery lumen extending through the needle from a proximal needle end to an opening in the sharpened distal tip. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190764 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING AN ELECTRODE - A surgical instrument configured to deliver electrical energy to the tissue of a patient, comprising a first electrode comprising a distal portion configured to contact the tissue and a second electrode comprising a distal portion configured to be inserted into the tissue, wherein the distal portion of the second electrode at least partially encompasses the distal portion of the first electrode. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190765 | Dielectric Jaw Insert For Electrosurgical End Effector - The present disclosure relates to an end effector assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument and methods of manufacturing the same. The end effector assembly includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members and a jaw insert. Each of the opposing jaw members has a tissue contacting surface and one or more of the jaw members are monolithic. Additionally, at least one of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other from a first, open position to a second, closed position for grasping tissue. The monolithic jaw member also has a cavity defined therein. The jaw insert is selectively positionable within the cavity of the monolithic jaw member. The jaw insert includes a tissue contacting surface and a portion of the jaw insert includes a dielectric material configured to reduce the thermal mass of the monolithic jaw member. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190766 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An electrosurgical instrument is manufactured by presenting an electrode ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190767 | Cavity Ablation Apparatus and Method - Ablation devices and associated methods are provided for use in ablating the margin of a cavity such as a surgical or body cavity. The ablation apparatus includes an integral or connected elongate probe and an elongate sleeve. Suction can be applied with a vacuum source operably connected to the proximal end region of the sleeve, whereby tissue of the surgical cavity is drawn against the surface of the sleeve. The probe includes one or more electrodes disposed at the probe's distal end region, for ablating tissue when the electrode(s) are activated to create an ablated margin of tissue at least partially surrounding the surgical cavity. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190768 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE WITH VACUUM PORT - An electrosurgical device comprising: an electrode having a first portion whose exterior is electrically uninsulated, a second portion whose exterior is electrically insulated, and a third portion; an elongated hollow body having an internal cavity, a front end, a rear end, an external surface, and an electrical wire arranged within the body. The hollow body is configured to reversibly receive the third portion of the electrode at the front end of the body such that electrical contact is made between the electrode and the electrical wire and the second portion of the electrode is not surrounded by the hollow body. A first button is provided for controlling a current flow at a first level to the electrode and is arranged on the external surface. A vacuum tube is slidably engaged by the body and has an inlet generally facing the front end and adjacent the electrode. A vacuum outlet port is arranged near the rear end of the body, and the outlet port, internal cavity, and vacuum inlet are in fluid communication with each other. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190769 | IMPLANT, IN PARTICULAR INTRAMEDULLARY PIN FOR TREATING A PROXIMAL FRACTURE OF THE HUMERUS - The invention relates to an implant, in particular an intramedullary pin for treating a proximal fracture of the humerus, said pin having at least one distal ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190770 | Orthopedic Plating Assembly For Bone Fixation and Subsidence - In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an orthopedic plating assembly for bone fixation that includes an orthopedic plate and orthopedic anchors that can accommodate subsidence in the vertebral bodies as well as prevent the anchors from “backing out” of their installed position. The assembly, in one embodiment, includes an orthopedic plate and at least one orthopedic anchor, the orthopedic anchor capable of rotating and translating with respect to the plate. The assembly further includes a first blocking member and a second blocking member, the blocking members cooperate to prevent the at least one orthopedic anchor from uninstalling from an installed position. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190771 | Two Members Cerclage Tool - A method for placing a fixation member around a bone for internal fixation of the bone includes (a) inserting a first member of a cerclage tool through an incision and into a vicinity of the bone, the first member extending from a first proximal end comprising a first handle portion and along a first central portion to a first distal end comprising a first bent tube portion; (b) inserting a second member of the cerclage tool through the incision and into the vicinity of the bone, the second member extending from a second proximal end comprising a second handle portion and along a second central portion to a second distal end comprising a second bent tube portion; (c) joining the first and second members together to form a continuous tube with the first bent tube portion and the second bent tube portion that encircles the bone, wherein the first bent tube portion and the second bent tube portion cross over one another to form a non-zero angle at a location that is proximal of the bone when viewed from a direction extending perpendicularly into a plane comprising the first and second members, wherein the continuous tube is configured and dimensioned to receive the fixation member; (d) disassembling the joined first and second members; and (e) removing the disassembled first and second members from the vicinity of the bone and from the incision. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190772 | POWERED TISSUE MODIFICATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A device for modifying tissue in a spine may include: a shah having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the distal portion having dimensions which allow h to be passed into an epidural space of the spine and between target and non-target tissues at least one distal force application member extending from the distal portion of the shall and configured to facilitate application of at least one of anchoring force and tensioning force to the shaft; at least one movable tissue modifying member coupled with the shaft at or near its distal portion; at least one drive member coupled with the at least one tissue modifying member to activate the at least one tissue modifying member; and at least one power transmission member coupled with the at least one drive member to deliver power to the at least one drive member. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190773 | SURGICAL RONGEUR - An improved rongeur for cutting bone or cartilage comprising two shaft members capable of reciprocating motion relative to each other wherein one shaft member terminates in a foot plate and the other shaft member comprises a combined cutting element and storage member is disclosed. The combined cutting element and storage member has a cutting edge at its distal end and a storage chamber proximate the cutting edge for collecting and storing cut pieces of bone or cartilage in an amount greater than the maximum bone or cartilage capable of being cut in a single full cut. The combined cutting element and storage member is truly disposable, rather than merely replaceable and requires the use of no tools or special assembly. The rongeur may be manually activated or activated by a solenoid and powered by a battery. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190774 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURE USING SURGICAL NAVIGATION - The method for performing an arthroscopic procedure on a joint using surgical navigation. A 3-D virtual model of the anatomy is created from a scan of the anatomy. The 3-D virtual model is then used to reproduce motion of the joint and plan the arthroscopic procedure. The 3-D virtual model is placed into registration with the real-world anatomy, so that a virtual image generated by the 3-D virtual model may be placed into registration with an arthroscopic image of the real-world anatomy. Preferably, arthroscopic registration markers, positioned prior to scanning, are used to place the 3-D virtual model in registration with the real-world anatomy. The arthroscopic registration markers may be placed either percutaneously or arthroscopically. At the conclusion of the procedure, the registration markers may be left in place, removed arthroscopically or allowed to biodegrade. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190775 | Device and method for achieving accurate positioning of acetabular cup during total hip replacement - A method and device are provided in order to achieve desired orientation of an acetabular cup for total hip replacement or hip resurfacing. The method and device utilize preoperative CT, MRI or other scans, 3D computer modeling and a patient specific alignment jig created from CT, MRI or other data and computer 3D modeling. The device allows accurate placement of a drill hole to establish an acetabular axis and placement of an acetabular cup perpendicular to the axis. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190776 | INTEROSTEAL AND INTRAMEDULLARY IMPLANTS AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING SAME - The present invention relates to an expandable metal balloon that may be used for the treatment of diseased or injured bone tissues, and a method of using the same. The metal balloon is inserted into the interior space of a cancellous bone tissue, and is filled with a suitable material to provide internal structural support to the bone. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190777 | CASSETTE FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS AND PRELOADED LENS INJECTION SYSTEM - A cassette ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190778 | Multiple Port Introducer for Thrombolysis - The present invention provides a multiple port infusion introducer including an introducer sheath having a tubular introducer wall defining an introducer lumen formed therethrough. The introducer wall includes a proximal portion extending to a distal portion along a longitudinal axis. A plurality of ports is positioned proximate the proximal end of the introducer sheath. Each port has a tubular port wall defining a port lumen formed therethrough. Each port lumen is in fluid communication with the introducer lumen. Each port wall has a proximal end extending to a distal end along a central axis. A delivery member is disposed through the proximal end of one of the ports and extends through the port lumen and into the introducer lumen proximate the proximal end of the introducer sheath. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190779 | SURGICAL RETRIEVAL APPARATUS - A surgical retrieval apparatus having an elongate member and a support member extending from the elongate member movable between a collapsed insertion position and an expanded position. A retrieval bag extends from the support member and has a first end and a closed second end, the first end movable to an open configuration when the support member moves to the expanded position. A net is positioned within the retrieval bag and detachably connected thereto. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190780 | SURGICAL RETRIEVAL APPARATUS - A method of retrieving a tissue specimen comprising inserting a surgical retrieval apparatus through an opening in a patient's skin, the surgical retrieval apparatus including a support member and a retrieval bag extending from the support member and having an opening to receive the tissue specimen. A net is introduced into the retrieval bag and placed over the tissue specimen. The net and retrieval bag are removed from the patient's body to remove the tissue specimen. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190781 | SURGICAL RETRIEVAL APPARATUS - A surgical retrieval apparatus includes an elongate flexible tubular member having a distal opening and a lumen and a support member having a chamber formed therein in fluid communication with the tubular member and movable from a first position to a second expanded position in response to introduction of fluid into the chamber. A retrieval bag extends from the support member and has a first end and a closed second end. The first end of the retrieval bag is movable to an open configuration when the expandable member transitions from the first position to the second expanded position. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190782 | SURGICAL RETRIEVAL APPARATUS - A surgical retrieval apparatus includes an elongate tubular member having a drive rod slidably disposed therein. A support member is operably coupled to a distal end of the drive rod. A pouch is attached to the support member and has a closed end and an open end. The pouch is securely coupled to the support member. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190783 | HYSTERECTOMY RING - A device including a ring for placing at an interface between a vagina and a uterus, the ring comprising an annular tube with a hollow annular track with an aperture formed in the ring that communicates with the annular track, and fixation elements for maintaining the ring in place in the vagina. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190784 | CATHETER WITH REMOVABLE SHAPING SKELETON AND METHODS OF USING AND MAKING SAME - A delivery tool for the delivery of an implantable medical lead includes a longitudinally extending tubular body and a longitudinally extending skeleton. The longitudinally extending tubular body includes a distal end, a proximal end, a tubular body segment proximal the distal end, a first lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends, and a second lumen. The first lumen is configured to receive therein the implantable medical lead. The longitudinally extending skeleton is received in the second lumen and includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a portion near the distal end that biases into a non-linear shape. The portion of the skeleton causes the tubular body segment to generally assume the non-linear shape. The skeleton is withdrawable from the second lumen. The proximal ends of the skeleton and the tubular body may have a mechanical engagement arrangement that mechanically engages the proximal ends together in a manner that may be released to allow the proximal ends to be separated from each other. Upon withdrawal of the skeleton from the second lumen, the tubular body segment is free to assume a shape different from the non-linear shape. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190785 | INTRODUCTION OF MEDICAL LEAD INTO PATIENT - Leads having distal electrodes may be used in application of test stimulation for purposes of implanting a lead having a fixation element distal to an electrode array. The fixation element is proximal the distal electrode. Accordingly, the distal electrode may be advanced beyond a distal end of an introducer while the fixation element may be retained in a retracted configuration by the introducer. If the test signals applied by the distal electrode indicate that the distal electrode is in the desired location of the patient, a series of markings on the lead may be used to facilitate placement of the electrode array at the location previously occupied by the distal electrode; i.e. the desired location of the patient. The electrodes of the electrode array may then be used to provide therapy to the patient. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190786 | INTRODUCTION OF MEDICAL LEAD INTO PATIENT - Introducers for implanting a lead having a fixation element distal to an electrode include a window, electrode, or conductive member alignable with the electrode of the lead white maintaining the fixation element in a retracted configuration. The window, electrode or conductive member of the introducer provide a mechanism for applying test stimulation signals to determine whether the lead is properly positioned in a patient without deploying the fixation element. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190787 | IMAGE GUIDED WHOLE BODY STEREOTACTIC NEEDLE PLACEMENT DEVICE WITH FALLING ARC. - The present invention provides an Image guided whole body stereotactic needle placement device with falling arc ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190788 | ROBOTIC SURGICAL DEVICE IMPLANT SYSTEM - A robotic surgical device positioning system that allows a surgeon to accurately and remotely position a surgical instrument relative to a patient and to provide fluoroscopic images of the instrument without exposing the surgeon to radiation. The system includes a vertical post that is slidebly coupled to an operating table, a clamp mounted to the vertical post and spaced from the table, and a translational arm mounted to the clamp. The system further includes an instrument positioning assembly mounted to the translational arm opposite to the clamp that includes a plurality of sliding elements that are slidebly mounted to the assembly to provide rotational, anterior-posterior and medial-lateral positioning of the surgical instrument. A control unit is mechanically coupled to the instrument positioning assembly at a remote location by flexible cables for controlling the position of the sliding elements. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190789 | ADJUSTABLE STEREOTACTIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FRAMELESS NEUROSURGICAL STEREOTAXY - The system comprises at least three anchors ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190790 | Method For Operating A Medical Robot, Medical Robot, And Medical Work Place - The invention relates to a method for operating a telemanipulated medical robot (R) guided by hand or by means of an input device, to a telemanipulated medical robot (R) guided by hand or by means of an input device, and to a medical work place. The medical robot (R) comprises a robot arm (M) with a plurality of moveable axes ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190791 | SURGICAL CLAMP AND SURGICAL CLAMP INSTALLATION TOOL - A surgical clamp in certain embodiments may be configured to operate with a surgical installation tool. The clamp may have two elongated members with a bight portion that joins the two elongated members at a proximal end of the clamp and that may bias the two elongated members in an open position at a distal end. The bight portion may have one or more engagement features, such as a slotted aperture or other engagement or coupling feature. A clasp mechanism at the distal end of the clamp may have a male or first component disposed on or adjacent one of the two elongated members and a female or second component disposed on or adjacent the other of the two elongated members at the distal end of the clamp. The installation tool may include an elongated member with a proximal end and a distal end that has an engagement feature to engage the clamp, such as at the bight portion. A handle in one embodiment may be provided at the proximal end of the installation tool, while a head at the distal end may be configured to receive and/or engage the proximal end of the clamp and may also be operable to articulate in at least one plane. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190792 | TENSION ADAPTER FOR MEDICAL DEVICE - Devices and methods are described herein directed to an adaptor for use with a medical device used to suture tissue within a patient's body and/or for delivering and/or securing another medical device within a patient's body. In one embodiment, an apparatus to aid in the placement of a suture at a location within a body of a patient using a medical device includes a body and a coupler configured to couple the body to the medical device. The apparatus further includes a suture mounting portion disposed on the body that defines a suture slit configured to laterally receive therethrough a portion of a suture coupled to the medical device and to apply a frictional force to the suture to resist movement of the suture longitudinally therethrough. A magnitude of the frictional force being less than a longitudinal force applied to the suture by actuation of the medical device. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190793 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SUTURING OF CARDIAC OPENINGS - A suturing apparatus configured to suture an opening extending through an outer wall of the heart, such as a transapical opening, can comprise an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, a tapered or rounded tip, one or more arms, and one or more needles. A handle at the proximal end of the elongate body can be configured to be manipulated from outside of the heart. The elongate body can have a substantially constant outer diameter between the handle and the distal end. The arms can hold portions of suture a distance away from the outer diameter of the elongate body. The arms can be extendable from said body from a retracted position to an extended position. The arms in the extended position can point distally and form an acute angle with a longitudinal axis of the elongate body. The plurality of needles can be movable to pass through heart tissue into engagement with the suture portions held by the arms and back through the heart tissue to draw the suture portions through the heart tissue. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190794 | MEDICAL NEEDLE HOLDER - A medical needle holder is provided having a handle arranged at the proximal end and a needle receiver arranged at the distal end. The needle receiver has a first and a second clamping surface, which clamping surfaces face toward each other and extend in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the holder. The clamping surfaces are movable relative to each other via the handle, in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the holder. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190795 | SURGICAL MESHES - An implant includes a central portion composed of at least one yarn interconnected to form openings therein and a peripheral portion extending around the central portion. The peripheral portion includes at least one high strength yarn. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190796 | TRANSORAL ENDOSCOPIC GASTROESOPHAGEAL FLAP VALVE RESTORATION DEVICE, ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a device, assembly, and method for transoral endoscopic restoration of a gastroesophageal flap valve. The invention also provides a self-steering and self-closing tissue fixation device for tissue fixation, and an invaginator device for gripping and maneuvering tissue. The restoration device includes a longitudinal member arranged for transoral placement into a stomach, a tissue shaper carried on the longitudinal member that causes stomach tissue to assume a shape related to a gastroesophageal flap, and a tissue fixation device that maintains the shaped stomach tissue in a shape approximating a gastroesophageal flap. The tissue shaper may include a mold. The device may include the invaginator device for gripping and maneuvering esophageal tissue to aid restoration of the gastroesophageal flap, and may include the tissue fixation device. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190797 | METHOD OF RESTORING BLOOD FLOW THROUGH AN OBSTRUCTED BLOOD VESSEL OF THE BRAIN - An acute stroke recanalization system and processes include catheter-based improved reconstrainable or tethered neurological devices which are deliverable through highly constricted and tortuous vessels, crossing the zone associated with subject thrombi/emboli, where deployment impacts, addresses or bridges the embolus, compacting the same into luminal walls which enables perfusion and lysis of the embolus, while the improved neurological medical device itself remains contiguous with the delivery system acting as a filter, basket or stand alone stenting mechanism, depending on the status of the embolus and other therapeutic aspects of the treatment being offered for consideration. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190798 | System and Method for Treating Connective Tissue - A method and system of treating connective tissue to increase flexibility of the connective tissue or decrease tension in the connective tissue includes forming perforations in the connective tissue to at least 90% of the depth or thickness of the connective tissue and maintaining the perforations in the connective tissue. The method alters the tissue to enhance the . fundamental mechanisms involved the immunology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics of the metabolism of the connective tissue. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190799 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER SYSTEM - A transducer stack ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190800 | Method of Maintaining Constant Movement of a Cutting Blade of an Ultrasonic Waveguide - A method of maintaining constant movement of a cutting blade of an ultrasonic waveguide includes the steps of providing an ultrasonic transducer operable to convert a received motional voltage into a movement of a cutting blade of an ultrasonic waveguide, a motional feedback circuit connected in a parallel configuration with the ultrasonic transducer, and a variable power source operable to apply a first voltage between a set of connection points to the parallel configuration. A feedback voltage measured from the motional feedback circuit is determined and an output of the power source is varied based upon the measured feedback voltage to result in a substantially constant feedback voltage and, thereby, maintain a substantially constant rate of movement of the cutting blade across a variety of cutting loads. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190801 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE - A tissue removal device is disclosed. In one arrangement, the tissue removal device comprises a cutting member operatively connected to an actuator assembly and a fixed member. The cutting member is configured to slide with respect to the fixed member in a reciprocating manner. A vacuum source is operatively connected to the tissue removal device such that vacuum is supplied to the cutting member to deliver vacuum through the cutting member. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190802 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE WITH TISSUE GRIP - A tissue removal device is disclosed. In one arrangement, the tissue removal device comprises a cutting member operatively connected to an actuator assembly and a fixed member. The cutting member is configured to slide with respect to the fixed member in a reciprocating manner. The fixed member includes an upwardly extending foot plate that defines a contact surface that is configured with an uneven texture that serves as a grip to operatively retain material to be cut when the cutting member is moved toward the foot plate. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190803 | BLADE DEBRIDER - Systems and methods for treating disc herniation or degeneration, disc degeneration, and vertebral body fracture include surgical and endoscopic access and removal of disc tissue. The tissue removal devices that may be used include rotatable blade devices having flow control surfaces that may be inserted into a vertebral disc and rotated to pulverize the disc material and facilitate its removal. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190804 | FLUID INJECTION DEVICE - A fluid injection device that injects a fluid to a biological tissue from an injection opening to excise the biological tissue, includes: a fluid injection means that injects the fluid from the injection opening; and a suction means that sucks at least one of the injected fluid and the excised biological tissue by periodically varying a negative suction pressure. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190805 | Intraurethral Retainer and Keeper For Facilitating Penile Fixation and/or Occlusion - An intraurethral retainer and a keeper that cooperatively function to achieve retention within the confines of the fossa navicularis of the human penis for the secure and reliable fixation of various engaging devices to the penis and/or for occlusion of the urethra, or to alone without an engaging device accomplish fixation and/or occlusion of the penis, without distending or exerting uncomfortable pressure or friction on the constriction of the urethral orifice during their insertion or removal and without of their own accord, or by their mere presence, exerting uncomfortable pressure or friction on the urethral wall while in place, in the absence of any other force that may be exerted thereon. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190806 | THROMBECTOMY CATHETER AND A DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - The invention relates to a thrombectomy catheter ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190807 | REMOTE ISCHEMIC CONDITIONING FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF RESTENOSIS - The invention provides methods for reducing the incidence and/or severity of restenosis through the use of remote ischemic conditioning. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190808 | Massage Assisting Tool - A massage tool has a shank with a body support at one end and a massage applicator at the distal end. In use, the massage therapist applies a pressure with his/her shoulder or upper arm onto the body support while the massage applicator is contacted with the massage recipient's body and guided to perform a massage therapy. The tool is intended to reduce or prevent the stress on therapist's hands, wrists, arms, elbows and shoulders. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190809 | DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPLIANT TISSUE FASTENERS - Devices, systems, and methods for closing the base of a left atrial appendage or other tissue structure comprise a device applicator having jaws, a shaft, and a handle. First and second triggers on a handle are configured to close the jaws and a closure device in a step-wise manner where tissue penetrating fasteners within the closure device are engaged by studs on the jaws, where the studs must be released prior to the opening of the jaws. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190810 | MEDICAL GRIPPER INSTRUMENT - A medical gripper instrument with two jaw parts which include distal gripping sections lying opposite one another. At least one of the jaw parts includes a proximal holding section which is elastically deformable in a manner such that the distal gripping sections of both jaw parts are capable of being moved to one another and away from one another by way of elastic deformation of the at least one holding section. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190811 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESS AND CLOSURE TO TISSUE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports or defects, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an elongate prosthesis in a helical configuration across the tissue structure site to be crossed, and confirmation that such helical suture configuration is positioned appropriately, before further interventional steps. A plug member may be included to assist with closure of the ports of defects. The elongate prosthesis and plug member may comprise bioresorbable materials. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190812 | FIBRINOGEN-BASED TISSUE ADHESIVE CONTAINING AN ELASTASE INHIBITOR - The present invention provides a fibrinogen-based tissue adhesive which contains an elastase inhibitor. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190813 | PHOTOACTIVATED CROSSLINKING OF A PROTEIN OR PEPTIDE - A method of crosslinking a protein or peptide for use as a biomaterial, the method comprising the step of irradiating a photoactivatable metal-ligand complex and an electron acceptor in the presence of the protein or peptide, thereby initiating a crosslinking reaction to form a 3-dimensional matrix of the biomaterial. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190814 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SURGERY - A method and system for conducting surgical procedures is disclosed. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190815 | KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHORS - Described herein are knotless suture anchors, and systems and methods for using knotless suture anchors. In general, a knotless suture anchor includes an anchor body configured to be anchored or embedded into bone, and a loop that extends from the anchor body as well as a loop-puller string that also extends from the anchor body. The loop can be contracted by pulling on the loop-puller string extending from the anchor. The anchor device is configured so that the loop can only be retracted into the anchor body, but not protracted or expanded. A suture (which may also be attached to the suture anchor) may be passed through the loop before it is contracted. The loop may be contracted so that it is drawn into the anchor body. Thereafter, the suture may be cut or trimmed. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190816 | INTERSPINOUS SPACER WITH DEPLOYABLE MEMBERS AND RELATED METHOD - The present teachings provide one or more surgical implements for repairing damaged tissue, such as in the case of spinal stenosis. An implant for insertion between adjacent spinous processes is provided. The implant can include a body having a first end, a second end and defining a bore. The implant can include a first cap coupled to the first end of the body, a second cap coupled to the second end of the body, with each of the caps defining a space. The implant can include a connector coupled to the first cap and the second cap through the bore. The implant can include at least one deployable member coupled to the first end of the body and the first cap. The at least one deployable member can be retained within the first space in a first position, and can extend from the first space in a second position. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190817 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE INTERSPINOUS PROCESS SPACER IMPLANTS AND METHODS - An interspinous process spacer for implantation in an interspinous space between a superior spinous process and an inferior spinous process includes a balloon-like body, a first deployable protrusion and a second deployable protrusion. The body has a distal end, a proximal end and a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal and distal ends. The spacer is arrangeable in an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The first deployable protrusion is mounted proximate the proximal end and the second deployable protrusion is mounted proximate the distal end. The first and second deployable protrusions are oriented generally parallel to the longitudinal axis in the unexpanded configuration and generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis in the expanded configuration. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190818 | INTERVERTEBRAL DEVICE - An intervertebral device intended to be placed between two spinous processes (SP | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190819 | INTERLAMINAR-INTERSPINOUS VERTEBRAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM - An implantable interlaminar-interspinous stabilization system is provided. The system may comprise a U-shaped implantable device having an inferior section, a superior section, a midsection extending therebetween, and pair of lateral walls for engaging a spinous process of a vertebra, each of the lateral walls including an aperture with a countersink for receiving a bone fastener. The system may also include a bone fastener comprising a threaded bolt and a threaded nut for securing the implantable device to the spinous processes. Insertion tools may be provided for aligning the threaded bolt and nut through the apertures of the implantable device. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190820 | Displacement Device, Use and System Therefore | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190821 | SPINAL SCREW ASSEMBLY - A spinal screw assembly includes a bone-anchoring member, a washer, and a seat. The bone-anchoring member includes a main shaft, a washer head, and a spherical head. The spherical head extends upward from the top end of the main shaft and the washer head extends laterally from a location of the main shaft between the main shaft's top end and bottom end. The washer is polyaxially rotatable and positionable around the washer head and is configured to be placed at a first angle relative to the main shaft. The seat is polyaxially rotatable and positionable around the spherical head independent from the washer and is configured to be placed at a second angle relative to the main shaft, wherein the second angle is independent from the first angle. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190822 | Internal Structure Stabilization System for Spanning Three or More Structures - A method and system are described for immobilizing three or more vertebrae. The system includes a first bone anchor assembly, a second bone anchor assembly including a connector having a predefined arc, and at least a third bone anchor assembly. The first and second bone anchor assemblies are inserted into the pedicles of vertebrae spanning at least a third vertebra. The third bone anchor assembly is positioned into the third vertebra between the first and second bone anchor assemblies using an arc defining instrument which is used to locate the proper position for the third bone anchor assembly based on the predefined arc of the connector. Once the third bone anchor assembly is in place the connector is rotated into position and captured by the first and third bone anchor assemblies. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190823 | STABILIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosure relates to systems and methods of spinal stabilization. Embodiments include minimally invasive methods of delivering a rod having a non-circular cross-sectional profile using a wire having an accommodating non-circular cross-sectional profile to inhibit movement of the rod relative to the wire. A rod or a segment of the rod having a non-circular cross-sectional profile may be aligned with the wire and advanced and coupled to bone fastener assemblies which are anchored in vertebrae. The rod is then securely seated in collars of the bone fastener assemblies to stabilize the spine. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190824 | Occipital Plate for Spinal Fusion - Plate devices are provided for mounting to bone and receiving one or more spinal rods. The devices may include coupling members or rod receiving members coupled to the plate member and configured to have multiple degrees of adjustability in order to accommodate elongate connecting members of various orientations. The plate devices may also include quick locking features or locking devices that secure multiple points of articulation simultaneously. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190825 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING A POSTERIOR FUSION OVER MOTION SEGMENTS - A system and method for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies that have been fused is provided. The system and method involves transversely securing the bony segments of fused vertebral bodies together. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, translaminar screws may be employed to transfix the facet joints of one or more motion segments. The motion segment may further include the presence of a spinal fusion implant or other internal fixation device. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190826 | Devices and Methods for Correcting Spinal Deformities - The present application discloses methods for treating a spinal deformity. In one embodiment, an elongated member is attached to vertebral members with fasteners. A separate fastener may attach the elongated member to each of the vertebral members. The elongated member may apply a force to limit growth on one side of the vertebral members, such as a convex side of a scoliotic spine. Each fastener may be constructed to limit a direction of growth of the vertebral member thereby applying a specific, corrective force to the vertebral member. The fasteners may allow relative motion between adjacent vertebral members without losing the attachment between the vertebral members and the fasteners. The net result may be controlled modulation of growth to reduce and/or eliminate the spinal deformity through redirection of growth potential. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190827 | HYBRID SPINAL PLATES - Various spinal plating systems for use in treating spinal pathologies are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the spinal plating systems can be configured to allow a surgeon to select a bone screw construct having a particular range of motion for attaching a spinal plate to bone as needed based on the intended use. In one exemplary embodiment, the spinal plating system includes a first bone screw that is polyaxially movable relative to the spinal plate, and a second bone screw that has a range of motion that is substantially limited to a single plane. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190828 | ORTHOPEDIC REVISION CONNECTOR - A connector apparatus for use in orthopedic procedures includes a base portion and an extending leg portion that forms a channel. Part of the base portion can be placed atop or adjacent implanted fixation members (e.g. bone screws), and a locking member can be inserted through the base and into the fixation member to anchor the connector to the fixation member. A rod can be inserted into the channel and fixed to the connector by a set screw. The apparatus is useful in connecting a rod to a fixation member, particularly in situations in which a rod is already connected to the fixation member, as by a previous implantation procedure, for example. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190829 | Joint Arthrodesis and Arthroplasty - An implantable fixation system for fusing a joint between a first bone and a second bone. The system may include an anchor, standoff, bolt, and cortical washer. The system may be implanted across the joint along a single trajectory, the length of the system adjustable to provide compressive force between the anchor and the cortical washer. The system may be implanted across a tibiotalar joint with the anchor positioned in the sinus tarsi. A spacing member may be inserted between the two bones and the fixation system implanted to extend through an opening in the spacing member. The spacing member may be anatomically shaped and/or provide deformity correction. An ankle arthroplasty system may include a tibial plate, a talar plate, and a bearing insert. The plates may be anchored to the tibia and talus along a single trajectory. The ankle arthroplasty system may be revisable to a fusion system. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190830 | BONE SCREW - A bone screw is provided including a tubular body and a head as separate parts. The tubular body has a first end, a second end, a tubular wall defining a cavity and a plurality of openings extending through the tubular wall into the cavity. The tubular body also includes a continuous exterior bone thread on an exterior tubular surface of the tubular wall. The continuous exterior bone thread extends for at least one full revolution about the tubular surface. The head defines an inner bore and includes an engagement structure to engage with a driver to advance the bone screw in the bone when a rotating force from the driver is applied to the engagement structure in a first direction, and a connection structure to connect to the tubular body at the first end. The head is connected to the tubular body by the connection structure in such a way that the head is locked against disconnection from the tubular body when a rotating force from a driver is applied to the engagement structure in a second direction opposite to the first direction. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190831 | STEERABLE BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter can include an actively steerable element for adjusting the configuration of the balloon after placement at a target location. By coupling the actively steerable element to the balloon, any articulation of the actively steerable element will also re-configure the position of the balloon, thereby enabling greater control over procedures that make use of such a balloon catheter. The active steering capability can also enhance the material manipulation capabilities of the balloon catheter, and enable operations and actions that are not possible with a non-steerable balloon catheter. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190832 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR BONE ACCESS AND CAVITY PREPARATION - Apparatus and methods for preparing the interior of a bone for therapy. The therapy may include therapy for a bone fracture. The apparatus and methods may involve orienting a surgical instrument for proper deployment in the interior of the bone. An instrument guide may be positioned and retained against translation along, and rotation about one or more of three substantially orthogonal axes. Apparatus placed exterior to the bone may register the guide to a region inside the bone that is designated for preparation or treatment. One or more broaching members may be used to prepare the region for treatment. A broaching member may be expandable inside the bone. A broaching member may be flexible such that it broaches bone having a relatively lower density and it leaves bone having a relatively higher density substantially intact. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190833 | HEADER ASSEMBLY FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - This disclosure includes an implantable medical device comprising: a housing; at least one module enclosed within the housing and configured to at least one of generate an electrical stimulation therapy for delivery to a patient or monitor a physiological parameter of the patient; one or more feedthroughs extending through the housing; a header assembly including one or more electrical connectors electrically coupled to the module via the feedthroughs; and a preformed gasket compressed between the housing and the header assembly forming a seal to electrically isolate the feedthroughs from an external environment. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190834 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SUPPRESSION OF SYMPATHOEXCITATION - The present invention relates to devices and methods for suppression of sympathoexcitation and/or sudden cardiac death. In particular the present invention provides devices and methods which prevent sympathoexcitation and/or sudden cardiac death through an elevated heart rate stimulus. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190835 | CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A medical device is disclosed for implantation on an epicardial surface of the heart. The device has a transmural member providing optimal electrode locations for various therapies. The hemodynamically optimal therapy is guided by sensed left ventricular pressure and electrical activity. The device may be used alone or with a companion implanted cardiac rhythm management device. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190836 | DEFIBRILLATOR WITH OVERRIDABLE CPR-FIRST PROTOCOL - Methods and apparatus are provided for determining a defibrillation treatment protocol in an external defibrillator whereby a user may override a CPR-first default protocol. The method includes following steps configured in a defibrillator controller of issuing an inquiry; waiting for a response to the inquiry for a set time; ordering a CPR treatment protocol if no response is received within the set time; analyzing a response; ordering a CPR treatment protocol upon receiving a non-affirmative response to the inquiry; and ordering a shock treatment protocol upon receiving an affirmative response to the inquiry. Upon selecting a shock treatment protocol, the defibrillator performs a shock analysis under the shock treatment protocol, and either orders a CPR treatment protocol if shock treatment is not indicated by the shock analysis or provides a defibrillation shock if shock treatment is indicated by the shock analysis. Queries may be presented to a user in visual, audible, or both visual and audible format. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190837 | Automatic External Defibrillator with Active Status Indicator - An AED includes defibrillation circuitry housed within an enclosure, a first processor programmed to periodically test the operability of the defibrillation circuitry and a second processor in communication with the first processor. The AED further includes a visual indicator, such as a red/green LED, positioned at the exterior of the enclosure that is operatively connected to the second processor. The second processor is programmed to control the visual indicator in response to the periodic test results provided to it by the first processor. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190838 | Automatic External Defibrillator with Active Status Indicator - An AED includes defibrillation circuitry housed within an enclosure, a first processor programmed to periodically test the operability of the defibrillation circuitry and a second processor in communication with the first processor. The AED further includes a visual indicator, such as a red/green LED, positioned at the exterior of the enclosure that is operatively connected to the second processor. The second processor is programmed to control the visual indicator in response to the periodic test results provided to it by the first processor. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190839 | Automatic External Defibrillator with Active Status Indicator - An AED includes defibrillation circuitry housed within an enclosure, a first processor programmed to periodically test the operability of the defibrillation circuitry and a second processor in communication with the first processor. The AED further includes a visual indicator, such as a red/green LED, positioned at the exterior of the enclosure that is operatively connected to the second processor. The second processor is programmed to control the visual indicator in response to the periodic test results provided to it by the first processor. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190840 | SYMPATHETIC STIMULATION FOR IMPROVED MYOCARDIAL RELAXATION - Described are methods and devices for improving diastolic function with electrostimulation in heart failure patients who exhibit relatively normal systolic function. Such patients are characterized by impaired myocardial relaxation during diastole that prevents adequate filling of the ventricles during diastole to thereby reduce cardiac output. An implantable device is described for effecting strategic and periodic stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system to elicit myocardial adrenergic activation for improved myocardial relaxation. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190841 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OPTIMIZING ATRIOVENTRICULAR PACING DELAY INTERVALS - Provided herewith are methods and apparatus for optimizing an atrioventricular (AV) pacing delay interval based upon ECG-based optimization is calculated as a linear function of P-wave duration, sensed PR (intrinsic) interval, sensed or paced QRS duration and heart rate. Since the relationship among these parameters is linear, once the coefficients are solved (which can be any value, including null) with reference to a known optimized AV interval (AVopt) such as from an echocardiographic study, an AVopt value can be dynamically adjusted in an ambulatory subject. The various combinations of values can be loaded into a look up table or calculated automatically. And, since some of the parameters do not typically change much over time they can be determined acutely and fed into the equation while the other values can be measured frequently. The parameter values can be measured by an implantable medical device such as a dual- or triple-chamber pacemaker. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190842 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE BATTERY - A battery comprises a tubular housing. An external surface of the tubular housing comprises a biocompatible material. The battery further comprises a battery header secured to an open end of the tubular housing, and the tubular housing and the battery header combine to form a substantially sealed enclosure. The battery also comprises one or more voltaic cells within the substantially sealed enclosure, and a feedthrough electrically connected to the voltaic cells and extending through the battery header to form a battery terminal. The battery header includes a radial groove opposite the tubular housing, and the radial groove is configured to receive a mating snap-fit electronic component subassembly of an implantable medical device. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190843 | APPENDICULAR AND RECTAL STIMULATOR DEVICE FOR DIGESTIVE AND EATING DISORDERS - A method of treating a gastrointestinal disorder is disclosed. The method includes the step of applying a medium to an appendicular wall of a user to stimulate the enteric nervous system and thereby treat the gastrointestinal disorder. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190844 | TRANSMEMBRANE SENSING DEVICE FOR SENSING BLADDER CONDITION - The disclosure describes a sensing device that is implantable to sense bladder conditions, as well as a neurostimulation system and method that make use of such a sensor for alleviation of urinary incontinence. The sensing device is implantable outside the bladder, but includes a lead that penetrates the bladder wall to deploy a sensor within the bladder. Using the sensor on the lead, the sensing device outside the bladder is able to detect a condition within the interior of the bladder. In this sense, the sensing device provides transmembrane sensing of internal bladder conditions. The condition may be indicative of bladder filling or bladder contraction, and may be used to control electrical stimulation applied to the patient to alleviate urinary incontinence. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190845 | PORTABLE NEGATIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION DEVICE AND METHODS AND SOFTWARE RELATED THERETO - Featured is an apparatus an apparatus including a monitoring and sensing means, an electrode patch and a control device operably coupled to each of the sensing means and the electrodes and outputs signals to the electrodes for purposes of stimulating the phrenic nerve to thereby cause breathing by natural contraction of the diaphragm. The control device is configured and arranged to initially localize the phrenic nerve with respect to a given set of electrodes that is effective, when appropriately energized, for stimulating the phrenic nerve to establish negative pressure induced respiration in the body, based on the output signal(s) from the monitoring and sensing means. After such initially localizing; the control device thereafter repetitively outputs stimulation signals via the given set of electrodes so as to thereby continuously stimulate negative pressure induced respiration. Also featured are methods related thereto. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190846 | MULTI-SITE CRANIAL STIMULATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The method includes applying individual stimuli to different regions of a brain the application of specific stimulus signals to corresponding stimulation elements arranged adjacent to the regions of the brain. The method includes constructing one or more simplified models of the brain, or of one or more sectors of the brain, considering the brain or the sector thereof, as appropriate, as a non-linear coupled oscillating system, and includes determining the stimulus signals so that the latter are suitable for exciting one or more natural vibration modes of the non-linear coupled oscillating system. The system includes stimulation elements (E | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190847 | NEURAL STIMULATION SYSTEM PROVIDING AUTO ADJUSTMENT OF STIMULUS OUTPUT AS A FUNCTION OF SENSED IMPEDANCE - A neural stimulation system automatically corrects or adjusts the stimulus magnitude (stimulation energy) in order to maintain a comfortable and effective stimulation therapy. Because the changes in impedance associated with the electrode-tissue interface can indicate obstruction of current flow and positional lead displacement, lead impedance can indicate the quantity of electrical stimulation energy that should be delivered to the target neural tissue to provide corrective adjustment. Hence, a change in impedance or morphology of an impedance curve may be used in a feedback loop to indicate that the stimulation energy needs to be adjusted and the system can effectively auto correct the magnitude of stimulation energy to maintain a desired therapeutic effect. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190848 | Method and Apparatus for Laryngeal Elevator Musculature Rehabilitation - The method of treating decreased laryngeal elevation uses a neuro-orthotic device in combination with electrical stimulation of the submandibular muscles to treat the laryngeal elevator musculature. Muscle re-education and rehabilitation is provided using a neuro-orthotic device in combination with electrical stimulation of the submandibular muscles to treat laryngeal elevator musculature. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190849 | NEURAL STIMULATION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATION - A system for treating chronic inflammation may include an implantable microstimulator, a wearable charger, and optionally an external controller. The implantable microstimulator may be implemented as a leadless neurostimulator implantable in communication with a cervical region of a vagus nerve. The microstimulator can address several types of stimulation including regular dose delivery. The wearable charger may be worn around the subject's neck to rapidly (<10 minutes per week) charge an implanted microstimulator. The external controller may be configured as a prescription pad that controls the dosing and activity of the microstimulator. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190850 | CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM - This disclosure is directed to the synchronization of clocks of a secondary implantable medical device (IMD) to a clock of a primary IMD. The secondary IMD includes a communications clock. The communications clock may be synchronized based on at least one received communications pulse. The secondary IMD further includes a general purpose clock different than the communications clock. The general purpose clock may be synchronized based on at least one received power pulse. The communications clock may also be synchronized based on the at least one received power pulse. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190851 | STIMULATION MODE SWITCHING BASED ON TISSUE IMPEDANCE STABILITY - Implantable medical devices switch from a constant current mode of operation to a constant voltage mode of operation. The switching may be based on the device determining that tissue impedance stability has occurred. The determination may be a measurement of output voltage stability of the constant current source or based on other factors such as an amount of time that has elapsed. The switching may be as the result of an externally generated request such as by a clinician via an external device. The implantable medical device may begin constant voltage mode by utilizing stimulation parameters based on those initially programmed for constant current mode and based upon a measurement of voltage amplitude being output by the constant current source prior to the switch. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190852 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS HAVING DUAL FREQUENCY INDUCTIVE TELEMETRY AND RECHARGE - Implantable devices and related systems utilize coils or coil portions of a coil for inductive telemetry at one frequency and recharge at another frequency. The coils or coil portions are included in one or more tank circuits that share at least one node between the coils or coil portions. The recharge application may be provided with variations for aspects including power management and rectification. The telemetry application may be provided with variations for aspects including receiver connectivity for the downlink and coil driving for the uplink. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190853 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS HAVING POWER MANAGEMENT FOR RECHARGE SESSIONS - Implantable devices and related systems utilize power management features in conjunction with a recharge circuit that includes a coil and capacitance. The reactance such as the capacitance and/or inductance may be variable such that in the event of an overcharge condition, the reactance may be varied to change the resonant frequency of the circuit of the coil from the recharge frequency to another frequency to reduce the power being received. Other power management features may additionally or alternatively be employed. For instance, the device may send an uplink telemetry signal to an external device to request that recharge power be decreased. The device may switch additional resistance into the circuit of the coil to reduce the Q of the circuit. As another example, the device may clamp the circuit of the coil to ground. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190854 | BIOSTIMULATIVE ILLUMINATION APPARATUS - A biostimulative illumination apparatus for treating patient tissues includes at least one light emitting diode which can generate at least one narrow-pulse focused wave band suitable to be used as low-power and non-parallel focused light beams for biostimulative illumination. The wave length of the focused light beam is from 600 nm to 850 nm, the energy density of the focused light beams is from 2 Joule/cm | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190855 | Cooling Assembly - A cooling assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a substrate and one or more cooling devices. The cooling device includes water and a reactant (such as ammonium nitrate), which when mixed, result in an endothermic reaction. One type of cooling device has an impermeable bag and a selectively breakable bag inside. Another type of cooling device has an impermeable bag and a selectively breakable barrier, which divides the bag into two packages. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190856 | Garment and Method for Treating Fatty Deposits on a Human Body - A garment for treating white and brown fat areas on a human body employs a wearable garment with pockets for holding cooling inserts in positions to cool fat of a wearer. The pockets are configured at predetermined locations on a wearable garment adjacent to areas of the body having white adipose tissue (fatty deposits) to be treated by cooling. The pockets receive cooling inserts that stimulate brown adipose tissue to consume the fatty deposits. Preferably, the wearable garment is a high-waisted pair of shorts made with elastic material. The pockets are preferably located on the thighs, buttocks, stomach, hips, waist and lower back of a wearer, where fat is often a problem. A method involves positioning cooling means on a garment at one or more locations corresponding to one or more fatty deposits to be treated, positioning the cooling means adjacent the fatty deposits based upon the user wearing the garment, and cooling the fatty deposits with the cooling means to a temperature sufficient to stimulate brown fat to burn calories and compromise white fat cells by crystallization of cytoplasmic lipid deposits within the white fat cells. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190857 | ANCHOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN OCCIPITAL NERVE STIMULATION - A system that includes an anchor assembly, the anchor assembly including: at least one anchoring structure configured to be anchored in a head of a patient; and at least one lead anchoring structure; and b. at least one lead, the at least one lead including a lead body extending from a distal end to a proximal end; at least one electrode located on or in the distal end of the lead body; and at least one lead anchor located on or in the lead body proximal to the electrode, wherein the at least one lead anchor of the lead and the lead anchoring structure are configured to cooperate to secure the at least one lead to the anchor assembly. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190858 | LEAD HAVING EXPANDABLE DISTAL PORTION - Leads may include expandable and collapsible distal end portions that provide anchoring in tissue when expanded and allow for insertion through an introducer when collapsed. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190859 | POLYMER LINEAR ACTUATOR FOR MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEM AND MICRO MANIPULATOR FOR MEASUREMENT DEVICE OF CRANIAL NERVE SIGNAL USING THE SAME - A polymer linear actuator for a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) and a micro manipulator for a measurement device of cranial nerve signal using the same are provided. The polymer linear actuator has first and second bodies positioned spaced apart to a distance from each other, and one or more pairs of V-type moving units connecting the first and second bodies together, wherein the moving units in pair are opposed to each other to convert a rotation motion of the respective moving units into a linear motion, thereby causing the first and second bodies to move linearly. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190860 | PROBE FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - The invention relates to a probe ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190861 | LUMINAL PROSTHESIS - A luminal prosthesis comprises a plurality of axially arranged radially expandable stent segments | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110190862 | STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A stent delivery system comprises a stent having a first connector disposed on a stent proximal end, and a pusher wire having a second connector disposed on a pusher wire distal end, wherein the first and second connectors are configured to releasably attach to each other. | 2011-08-04 |
