35th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150238289 | SURGICAL TEMPLATE - An embodiment of the invention provides a method of producing a surgical template comprising the steps of: obtaining a set of 3D surface data, the 3D surface data representing a surface of a patient's oral situation, obtaining a support structure model describing a surgical template configured to fit to a portion of the surface of the patient's oral situation, obtaining planned bore position data, the planned implant position data describing the longitudinal axes of a set of one or more planned implant bore holes relative to the 3D surface data, automatically modifying the support structure model to provide support material for guide holes in the support structure model corresponding to the one or more planned implant bore holes, producing the dental splint in dependence on the modified support structure model. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238290 | VIRTUAL SPLINT - In embodiment of the invention provides a method of producing a dental splint comprising the steps of: obtaining a set of 3D surface data, the 3D surface data representing a surface of a patient's oral situation, obtaining a support structure model describing a dental splint configured to fit to a portion of the surface of the patient's oral situation, modifying an apical edge of the support structure model in dependence on the 3D surface data, producing the dental splint in dependence on the modified support structure model. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238291 | DENTAL BLANK COMPRISING A PRE-SINTERED POROUS ZIRCONIA MATERIAL, PROCESS OF ITS PRODUCTION AND DENTAL ARTICLE FORMED FROM SAID DENTAL BLANK - The invention relates to a dental mill blank comprising a pre-sintered porous zirconia material, the porous pre-sintered zirconia material showing a N2 adsorption of isotherm type IV according to IUPAC classification, the porous pre-sintered zirconia material having a Vickers hardness from about 25 to about 150, the dental mill blank comprising means for reversible attaching it to a machining device. The invention also relates to a process of producing a zirconia dental article comprising the steps of providing a dental mill blank comprising a porous pre-sintered zirconia material, placing the dental mill blank in a machining device, machining the porous zirconia material and to a dental article obtained by such a process. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238292 | DENTAL PROSTHETIC DEVICE WITH REMOLDABLE BASE AND MEDICANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A dental prosthetic device having a base constructed of an inexpensive remoldable material to allow for inexpensive and quick fitting and refitting to accommodate changes in dental structure. Harder tooth-like structures are associated with a mounting surface of the base, such as by overmolding the base onto ends of the structures, so that when the device is placed over a dental arch within a user's mouth, the tooth-like structures facilitate biting and chewing in the manner of teeth. A carrier is integrated in or affixed to one or more of the tooth-like structures and carries a treating agent. The treating agent is configured for controlled release over time through reaction with or dissolution by saliva in the mouth or by mechanical abrasion of the agent. The treating agent may be absorbable by mucous membranes in the mouth and may provide medicants, flavorings, aromatics, or the like. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238293 | DENTAL PLASTER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are a dental plaster and a method for manufacturing the same. The dental plaster includes a gypsum body. The gypsum body has a horseshoe shaped upper body which matches with a predetermined teeth shape. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238294 | DENTAL DEVICE - A dental device comprising: a handle and; a stem. The stem having a tip with an end. The tip has a first groove winding therearound extending from a first distal point proximate the end towards the handle at least one complete turn around the tip to a first-groove termination point. The stem has a first flange projecting outward therefrom and winding therearound. The first flange extends away from the handle from a first proximal point towards the end of the tip to a first-flange termination point. At least a portion of the stem having the first groove and at least a portion of the first flange is suitable for insertion into an area between two teeth, whereby the area between the teeth may be cleaned by the at least a portion of the stem inserted between the teeth. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238295 | GAUZE PAD HOLDER FOR POST-SURGICAL INTRAORAL USE - A holder for safely securing a gauze pad for use in a post-surgical area in the intraoral cavity of a patient in order to allow a blood clot to form in safe, hygienic and sanitary conditions. The holder provides a holding cavity wherein the gauze pad is secured and held. It also requires a handle section that allows the external control of the gauze pad by the patient. Embodiments having holding sections with different ergonomic shapes according to the particular position of the intraoral surgical area requiring placement of the gauze pad are described. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238296 | INJECTION OF AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT AND APPLICATION OF FLAVOR - A device that supplies an active ingredient (e.g., for parenteral absorption) and enables a flavor to be orally dispensed (e.g., for enteral absorption) is provided. The device includes a flavor applicator and a carpule. The flavor applicator includes a chamber housing a flavored liquid, a plunger, and an oral dispenser. Depressing the plunger causes the flavored liquid to be orally dispensed through the oral dispenser. The carpule houses an active ingredient and the carpule is affixed to the chamber. The flavor applicator may be either permanently or removably attached to either the active ingredient carpule or an injection device that injects the active ingredient carpule. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238298 | INSERTION DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF A MESH CARRIER - An insertion device includes an elongate member and a stylet. The elongate member has a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and defines a lumen therethrough. The stylet has a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and is slidably coupled to the elongate member. The stylet is configured to move from a first position to a second position with respect to the elongate member. The distal end portion of the stylet is configured to removably couple a mesh carrier thereto. A portion of the distal end portion of the stylet is disposed outside of the lumen of the elongate member when the stylet is in its first position and is disposed within the lumen when the stylet is in its second position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238299 | PROSTHESIS COMPRISING A MESH AND A STRENGTHENING MEANS - Prosthesis ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238300 | CONDUCTIVE AND DEGRADABLE IMPLANT FOR PELVIC TISSUE TREATMENT - Described is a pelvic implant comprising a biodegradable conductive mesh. The mesh can include biodegradable and electrically conductive polymer, and can be stimulated with a current to generate an electric field to promote an improved tissue response following placement of the implant. The invention also describes methods and systems including the pelvic implant comprising a biodegradable conductive mesh for the treatment of pelvic floor conditions. Implants of the invention provide benefits relating to improved tissue integration into the mesh, resulting in pelvic tissue reconstruction. Tissue reconstruction and elimination of the mesh materials can lead to a better clinical outcome for the patient. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238301 | HEMOSTASIS AND CLOSURE METHODS UTILIZING MESH - A device for causing hemostasis includes a sheet of mesh stretchable between an expanded and a retracted configuration, a size of the sheet in the retracted configuration being selected to cover a target tissue site; a spring mechanism coupled to the mesh, the spring mechanism moving between an expanded configuration and a retracted configuration when the mesh is moved between the expanded and retracted configurations; and a plurality of hooks coupled to the mesh and oriented to extend into tissue to lock the mesh in position when the mesh is placed in a desired position over the target tissue site in the expanded configuration. The hooks are lockingly engaging the target tissue so that, after the hooks have lockingly engaged the tissue, the spring mechanism reverts to the retracted configuration drawing the engaged portions of tissue radially inward. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238302 | Tubular Filter - A method of preparing a filter for delivery into a body vessel. The filter includes a hub disposed along a longitudinal axis and a plurality of anchor members extending from the hub. Each anchor member includes either a cranial extension or a caudal extension at a distal end thereof. At least one anchor member distal end may be spaced from the hub at each of a first, second, and third distance along the longitudinal axis. The filter also includes a plurality of locator members extending from the hub, the locator members alternatingly interposed between the anchor members. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238303 | VARIABLE THICKNESS VASCULAR TREATMENT DEVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A distal embolic protection device for dedicated use in cerebral arterial blood vessels is described. The distal embolic protection device comprises a variable-thickness micro-guidewire and a collapsible filtering device mounted on the microguidewire over two mobile attachment points so that in its collapsed configuration, the thickness of the microguidewire and the filtering device at this region is less than or equal to 0.017 inch (0.432 mm) in thickness to be able to pass through existing conventional microcatheters. The mobile attachment points allow for rotatory and longitudinal mobility of the microguidewire while the filtering device is stable thereby decreasing the risk of trauma to the fragile cerebral arterial blood vessels. Preferably, the filtering device comprises an expansion assembly, e.g., a plurality of struts attached to a filter membrane that are in a folded position which self expand to the desired dimensions within the cerebral blood vessels. Also described are methods of using the distal embolic protection devices of this invention. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238304 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE ON THE BASIS OF COMMANDS ISSUED BY A USER - The invention relates to a system for controlling a device ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238305 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANCHORING WITHIN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT - The present invention relates to an anchor configured for minimally-invasive implantation and sized to remain securely positioned within at least a portion of the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. The anchor includes a radial spring formed from an elongated resilient member shaped into an annular wave pattern about a central axis. The anchor defines a central lumen and provides an outward radial force, while allowing for substantial flexure about its perimeter. The anchor is generally removable, but can include fasteners, such as barbs, to further secure it to the surrounding anatomy. In some embodiments, the anchor includes a connector coupling a fixed portion to a removable portion. Further, the anchor can be used to secure a medical device within the body, such as a flexible sleeve within the intestine. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238306 | VASCULAR GRAFTS AND METHOD FOR PRESERVING PATENCY OF THE SAME - This disclosure provides vascular grafts having a textured microporous surface capable of reducing perigraft fibrotic capsular formation, and a method of maintaining the patency of the vascular grafts. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238307 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENDOTHELIAL KERATOPLASTY - A tool for endothelial implantation comprising a base frame on a stem and a covering frame such that the base frame is insertable between a stroma and a Descemet's membrane and the covering frame is positionable over the base frame to lockingly engage the base frame trapping a section of Descemet's membrane between the base frame and the cover frame for surgical separation of the section by cutting therearound. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238308 | HIGH PERFORMANCE SELECTIVE LIGHT WAVELENGTH FILTERING - A system may be provided that comprises a substrate and a selective light wavelength filter that selectively blocks between 5 and 50% of light having a wavelength at or near 400-460 nm. The system may comprise any one of, or some combination of: a window, automotive glass, a light bulb, a flash bulb, fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, instrumentation, a display system, a visual system, a television, or a computer monitor. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238309 | INTRAOCULAR LENS, IN PARTICULAR CAPSULAR SAC INTRAOCULAR LENS - The present invention relates to an intraocular lens, in particular capsular intraocular lens, with at least an anterior, a posterior optic element, a haptic element connecting both optic elements, wherein a cavity is formed by the optic element, and haptic elements, which are opened by circumferentially arranged openings. The object of the present invention is to provide an intraocular lens that allows a symmetrical deformation of one or more optic elements of the intraocular lens as well as a relative displacement of these optic elements relative to each other on their optic elemental axis, so that a sufficient change in refractive power is obtained. This object is met by an intraocular lens, wherein it is provided that the area of the cavity between the optic elements comprises a filling that is at least partially enclosed by a membrane that
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20150238310 | INTRAOCULAR LENS DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - Intraocular lens delivery devices and methods of use. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238311 | IMPLANTABLE VALVE PROSTHESIS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A VALVE - The invention relates to an implantable valve prosthesis, optionally comprising a support structure and at least one valve leaflet. The valve prosthesis comprises a material structure of unidirectional reinforcing elements of drawn ultra high molecular weight polyolefin, extending in at least two directions, wherein the modulus of elasticity of the polyolefin reinforcing elements is at least 60 GPa. The invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing such an implantable valve. The valve is easily manufactured and has an improved durability. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238312 | MITRAL VALVE INVERSION PROSTHESES - The present disclosure includes a method comprising inserting an implant proximate a mitral valve, the implant comprising a tubular body and a plurality of piercing members, the tubular body comprising an upper diameter and a lower diameter. The method also includes engaging tissue proximate the mitral valve by the plurality of piercing members and transitioning the tubular body from a first structural configuration to a second structural configuration by application of an expansive force to the tubular body proximate the upper diameter, the first structural configuration having the upper diameter smaller than the lower diameter and the second structural configuration having the upper diameter larger than the lower diameter. The present disclosure also includes associated systems and implants. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238313 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A PROSTHETIC MITRAL VALVE AND ANCHORING DEVICE - Prosthetic mitral heart valves and anchors for use with such valves are provided that allow for an improved implantation procedure. In various embodiments, a helical anchoring device is formed as a coiled or twisted anchor that includes one or more turns that twist or curve around a central axis. Curved arms attached to the frame of the valve guide the helical anchoring device into position beneath the valve leaflets and around the mitral valve annulus as it exits the delivery catheter, and the expandable prosthetic mitral valve is held within the coil of the anchoring device. The anchoring device and the valve can be delivered together, simplifying the valve replacement procedure. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238314 | TREATMENT CATHETER SYSTEM - A treatment catheter system for treatment of a heart valve includes a circumferential valve tissue structure and an elongate catheter member, and and has an inner lumen, proximal and distal end portions. The system includes a catching component which can be positioned at the distal end portion of the catheter member to be non-separable from the catheter member. An outer member extends circumferentially around the catheter member. The circumferential valve tissue structure is correspondingly arranged between the catheter member and the outer member. A catching mechanism reduces a radial distance between the catheter member and the outer member to catch the valve tissue between the outer member and the catheter member via a catching opening to immobilize and treat the caught valve tissue on the distal end portion of the catheter member. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238315 | PROSTHESIS, DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - Devices, systems and methods are described herein a prosthesis for implantation within a lumen or body cavity and delivery devices for delivering the prosthesis to a location for implantation. A delivery system can include a plurality of components which are moveable relative to each other. The delivery system can include a nose cone which can cover at least a first end of the prosthesis, an outer elongate member which can cover at least a second end of the prosthesis, and a tether which can at least partially restrain the prosthesis from deployment. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238316 | STACK-UP ASSEMBLY FOR TIBIAL INSERT TRIAL - A stack-up assembly for tibial insert trial is provided. The stack-up assembly for tibial insert trial is inserted between a femoral component and a tibial component of an artificial knee joint. The stack-up assembly for tibial insert trial includes an insert trial body and a plurality of first augments. The insert body is operatively connected with the femoral component. The first augments are stacked between the tibial component and the insert trial body. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238317 | JOINT SPACER - To change a spatial relationship between two or more bones in a patient's body, a wedge member is moved into a joint between the bones. The wedge member may have a cam-shaped configuration and be rotated through less than a revolution to apply force against the bones. The wedge member may have a porous construction which enables bone to grow through the wedge member and immobilize the joint. The wedge member may be coated with and/or contain bone growth promoting material. The wedge member may be connected to only one of the bones or may be connected to two adjacent bones. If the wedge member is connected to only one bone, the joint may be capable of being flexed after the wedge member is inserted into the joint. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238318 | Implantable Devices for Musculoskeletal Repair and Regeneration - This application describes an implantable device for tissue repair comprising at least two fabrics with interconnecting spacer elements transversing, connecting, and separating the fabrics, forming the device. Some embodiments have fixation points which can be an extension of at least one of the fabrics. The implantable device allows modification of the two fabrics having varying constructions, chemistries, and physical properties. The spacer elements create a space between the two fabrics, which can be used for the loading of biological materials (peptides, proteins, cells, tissues), offer compression resistance (i.e. stiffness), and compression recovery (i.e., return to original dimensions) following deformation and removal of deforming load. The inclusive fixation points of the fabrics are designed to allow for fine adjustment of the sizing and tension of the device to promote integration with the surrounding tissues as well as maximize the compressive resistance. The fixation points can include either the first fabric, the second fabric, or the combination of both fabrics. This device is suitable for soft and hard tissue regeneration or replacement with a preference for musculoskeletal tissues including but not limited to cartilage (including hyaline (referred to as articular, e.g. cartilage on the ends of long bones), fibrous (e.g. meniscus or intervertebral discs), elastic (e.g. ear, epiglottis)), bone, muscle, tendon, ligament, and fat. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238319 | Implant Fixation Device - Disclosed is an orthopedic implant that includes an anchor, a bore, and a compressible and expandable mesh. The anchor is configured to secure the implant at an implantation site and defines a longitudinal axis. The bore is defined by the anchor and extends along the longitudinal axis. The compressible and expandable mesh is aligned along the longitudinal axis and defines a plurality of openings. The mesh is configured to compress along the longitudinal axis and expand from the longitudinal axis to engage surrounding bone or tissue at the implantation site to secure the implant at the implantation site. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238320 | ANKLE PROSTHESIS FOR THE ARTHRODESIS OF THE CALCANEUM - A prosthetic ankle assembly including an astragalar component with an upper articular surface that forms part of an ankle joint prosthesis and a lower surface with a shape adapted to engage an upper face of an astragalus. An astragalocalcanean rod is positioned in an astragalocalcanean channel extending from the lower face of the calcaneus to the upper surface of the astragalus. A first end of the astragalocalcanean rod is engage with the lower surface of the astragalar component and a second end of the astragalocalcanean rod is engaged with a lower region of the calcaneus. A distance between the second end of the astragalocalcanean rod is adjustable relative to the lower surface of the astragalar component to adjustably compress the calcaneus against the astragalus. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238321 | Sac for Use in Spinal Surgery - A method for fusing spinal bone is provided. The method comprises placing a sac between two or more adjacent sections of the spine to be fused, inserting a cage into the sac, and filling the sac with bone tissue. The surfaces of the sac abutting the sections of the spine comprise porous material for allowing bone to grow between the spine and the sac. Surfaces of the sac not abutting the sections of the spine are nonporous to bodily fluids and thereby prevent premature deterioration of the bone tissue inside the sac. The cage maintains the sac in an expanded state upon filling. A kit comprising the sac and cage is also provided. In other embodiments of the invention, the method comprises placing an inner sac inside the inventive sac and filling the sacs with bone tissue for fusion of spinal bone. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238322 | EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SPACER - The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized portions of the spine, including intervertebral discs, to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. In one or more embodiments, the present invention relates to an expandable interbody spacer. The expandable interbody spacer may comprise a first jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The expandable interbody spacer further may comprise a second jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a proximal end of the expandable interbody spacer. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a distal end of the expandable interbody spacer. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may each be configured to fold inward in opposite directions to place the expandable interbody spacer in an expanded position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238323 | POLYAXIAL ADJUSTMENT OF FACET JOINT PROSTHESES - Prostheses, systems, and methods are provided for replacement of natural facet joints between adjacent vertebrae using polyaxial attachment mechanisms for securing the prostheses to the vertebrae. A cephalad prosthesis attached to a superior adjacent vertebra replaces the inferior half of a natural facet joint. A caudal prosthesis attached to an inferior adjacent vertebra replaces the superior half of a natural facet joint. Both the cephalad and caudal prostheses are configured with artificial facet joint structures that include articulating surfaces that cooperate and form an artificial articular configuration. The polyaxial attachment mechanism permits adjustment of the position of the artificial facet joint structure along more than one axis at or after the time the cephalad or caudal prosthesis is attached to a vertebra. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238324 | ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT WITH POROUS STRUCTURAL MEMBER - An orthopaedic implant includes an implant body having a first surface with a first peak, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a cavity formed therein that extends through the first surface and second surface. The implant body is substantially non-porous. A load bearing member comprising a substantially porous material is held within the cavity. The load bearing member has a first contact surface that extends out of the cavity past the first peak of the first surface. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238325 | Devices and Methods for Tissue Engineering - A resorbable tissue scaffold fabricated from bioactive glass fiber forms a rigid three-dimensional porous matrix having a bioactive composition. Porosity in the form of interconnected pore space is provided by the space between the bioactive glass fiber in the porous matrix. Strength of the bioresorbable matrix is provided by bioactive glass that fuses and bonds the bioactive glass fiber into the rigid three-dimensional matrix. The resorbable tissue scaffold supports tissue in-growth to provide osteoconductivity as a resorbable tissue scaffold, used for the repair of damaged and/or diseased bone tissue. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238326 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF POSITIONING AN ACETABULAR PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument and method for positioning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically-prepared acetabulum is disclosed. The orthopaedic surgical instrument has a base configured to engage the patient's pelvis, a first linkage pivotally coupled to the base, a locking mechanism operable to lock the first linkage in position relative to the base, and a second linkage removably coupled to the first linkage. The second linkage has an alignment axis corresponding to a desired abduction angle and a desired anteversion angle of the acetabular axis of the acetabular prosthetic component. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238327 | Spinal Implants and Insertion Instruments - An instrument for insertion and positioning of a spinal implant includes an outer member, an inner member, and a first thread. The outer member includes a distal attachment feature configured to engage with the spinal implant, a tubular member, and a proximal housing. The inner member is rotatably disposed within a lumen of the outer member and includes a distal coupling feature for coupling with a proximal end of the spinal implant, an elongated shaft within the tubular member, and a proximal end operably coupled with a handle that rotates relative to the proximal housing. The first thread is disposed on the distal coupling feature and includes a first lead and a first thread pitch greater than a thickness of the proximal end of the spinal implant. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238328 | INTERVERTEBRAL DISC IMPLANTS AND TOOLING - A kit for preparing an intervertebral disc space for receiving an implant ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238329 | SUSPENSION LINER HAVING MULTIPLE COMPONENT SYSTEM - A suspension liner for a residual limb has a liner body with a plurality of anterior and posterior projections formed from a thickness of the liner body. Medial and lateral tendons are located between and correspond to profiles of the plurality of the anterior and posterior projections such that the medial and lateral tendons are located on opposed sides of the liner body relative to one another. The medial and lateral tendons flare circumferentially toward proximal and distal sections of the liner body. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238330 | PROSTHETIC SOCKET SYSTEM - A prosthetic socket system includes a socket having an inner surface defining a socket cavity. A liner is adapted to receive a residual limb and be removably positioned within the socket cavity. A substantially sealed volume is defined between at least a portion of an outer surface of the liner and a corresponding portion of the inner surface of the socket. A wicking material is positionable in the substantially sealed volume and at least one cooling fluid can be carried by the wicking material. The at least one cooling fluid is adapted to selectively boil within the substantially sealed volume such that heat from the residual limb is converted into latent heat of vaporization by the at least one cooling fluid for a cooling effect. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238331 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING VACUUM ATTACHMENT - A prosthetic system includes a pump mechanism operatively connectable to a prosthetic foot. The pump mechanism has a housing defining first and second ports, a membrane having an outer edge portion secured to the housing, and a fluid chamber with a volume defined between the housing and a first side of the membrane. The fluid chamber is in fluid communication with the first and second ports. A connector is attached to a second side of the membrane opposite the first side. The connector operatively connects the membrane to the prosthetic foot such that when no weight is placed on the prosthetic foot the volume of the fluid chamber is zero or near-zero and when weight of a user is placed on the prosthetic foot the membrane deforms to expand the volume of the fluid chamber. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238332 | REDUCING CRIMPING DAMAGE TO A POLYMER SCAFFOLD - A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the catheter by a multi-step process for increasing scaffold-catheter yield following a crimping sequence. Damage reduction during a crimping sequence includes modifying blades of a crimper, adopting a multi-step crimping sequence, and inflating a supporting balloon to support the scaffold during crimping. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238333 | VASCULAR STENTING FOR ANEURYSMS - Described herein are flexible implantable occluding devices that can, for example, navigate the tortuous vessels of the neurovasculature. The occluding devices can also conform to the shape of the tortuous vessels of the vasculature. In some embodiments, the occluding devices can direct blood flow within a vessel away from an aneurysm or limit blood flow to the aneurysm. Some embodiments describe methods and apparatus for adjusting, along a length of the device, the porosity of the occluding device. In some embodiments, the occluding devices allows adequate blood flow to be provided to adjacent structures such that those structures, whether they are branch vessels or oxygen-demanding tissues, are not deprived of the necessary blood flow. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238334 | Implant for Treating Aneurysms - Implants and methods used for the treatment of aneurysms are disclosed. More particularly, embodiments of an implant having a circumferentially discontinuous aneurysm section for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms are disclosed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238335 | POLYMERIC STENT AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Methods of manufacturing polymeric stents by forming a pattern on a polylactic acid tube using a second harmonic generator laser and polylactic acid polymeric stents having a pattern formed using a second harmonic generator laser. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238336 | DELIVERY OF MEDICAL DEVICES - A stent delivery system can include an elongate core member sized for insertion into a blood vessel. The core member can be configured to advance a stent toward a treatment location in the blood vessel. The core member can include a longitudinally extending tube having a helical cut extending along the tube. The helical cut can have an axial length of at least 50 cm and be continuous along the axial length. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238337 | STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH PUSHER ASSEMBLY - A pusher assembly for a stent delivery device includes a distal end of an elongate member and a stent-engaging member having proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of the stent-engaging member is mechanically coupled to the distal end of the inner member by a connector, or the proximal end of the stent-engaging member is at least partially inside the distal end of the elongate inner member. The stent-engaging member includes a portion that radially outwardly extends towards the distal end of the stent-engaging member, or the stent-engaging member includes a portion that radially outwardly extends towards the distal end of the stent-engaging member. The stent-engaging member is configured to move a stent when distally advanced and configured to not move a stent when proximally retracted. A stent delivery device includes an elongate outer member, an elongate inner member coaxially positioned within the outer member, and the pusher assembly. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238338 | Preventing Embolization of Drug Eluting Stents - A balloon disposed near a distal end of the catheter tubing and moving between deflated and inflated states, and proximal and distal stent retention bands concentrically arranged around respective proximal and distal end portions of the balloon. The proximal stent retention band has a distal end located within 2 mm of the proximal end of a stent coaxially received by the balloon and the distal stent retention band has a largest diameter within 2 mm of the distal end of the stent received by the balloon. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238339 | RELEASE DEVICE FOR RELEASING A MEDICAL IMPLANT FROM A CATHETER, AND CATHETER - A release device for releasing a medical implant from an insertion device, in which the implant can be released by a relative movement between a first and a second insertion element, wherein the insertion device has a proximal end, which faces the user during use, and a distal end, which is distanced from the user during use. Between the proximal and the distal end, a shortening region is provided, in which, when generating a targeted relative movement between the first and the second insertion element of the insertion device, a length of at least one of the insertion elements between the proximal end and the distal end can be shortened. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238340 | METHODS OF REPLACING A GASTROINTESTINAL BYPASS SLEEVE FOR THERAPY ADJUSTMENT - Methods are disclosed for replaceable attachment of an endoluminal gastrointestinal device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal bypass sleeve device or an attachment cuff, within a patient's digestive tract for treatment of obesity. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238341 | NATURAL ORIFICE BARIATRIC PROCEDURE AND APPARATUS FOR USE THEREWITH - A method of performing a bariatric procedure through a natural body orifice is disclosed. The method comprises the step of providing a surgical instrument, comprising a handle portion, an elongated portion extending distally from the handle portion, and an end effector disposed adjacent a distal end of the elongated portion. The method also comprises the steps of inserting the surgical instrument through a natural body orifice of a patient such that the end effector is adjacent a portion of the patient's stomach, and using the surgical instrument to perform a surgical task. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238342 | GASTRIC SPACE FILLER DELIVERY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - According to features of the present disclosure, a gastric space filler device and methods effective for reducing stomach volume are disclosed. A gastric space filler comprising at least one inflatable space filler and a sleeve to prevent leakage out of the gastric space filler device is disclosed. The gastric space filler device may be inflated with an insufflation fluid and with mineral oil, which further has the effect of reducing leakage. Delivery systems and methods for inserting a gastric space filler device into a patient are also disclosed. Sheaths and methods for covering a gastric space filler device during delivery into a patient are also disclosed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238343 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR CUSTOM FITTED PRODUCTS - A composite material | 2015-08-27 |
20150238344 | LIGAMENT SUPPORT FOR HOOVES - Ligament support ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238345 | CUSTOM REDUCTION SPLINT FOR EDENTULOUS PATIENTS - A custom oral splint that is operatively secured to the maxilla and mandible of a subject/patient to assist in reduction and provide maintenance of reduction of maxillary and mandibular fractures in the edentulous or partially edentulous subject/patient. In this difficult patient population, there are very limited options for maxillomandibular fixation, and none provide stable reduction of fractures. The novel device minimizes operative time and equipment, as well as offers the ability to transition the patient from rigid fixation to elastics postoperatively. The novel device is custom-designed for each patient's degree of bone atrophy, ensuring a high quality, and effective product. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238346 | Device & Method for Deterring Back-Lying Snoring Posture - Domed articles are disclosed with reinforcements and adaptations for adhesively-applying them to a person's back while sleeping, to deter against the person sleeping supinely on their back, a posture that is commonly associated with louder and more dangerous snoring. The dome-like articles (1) are typically shaped like a campaign hat in that they have a central dome (or crown region) surrounded by a concentric, relatively-flat annular perimeter (or brim region), (2) have a hypoallergenic adhesive on a flat side of the brim—the side facing the person's back—for removably securing the domed article to the person's back, (3) are typically formed from a unitary plastic sheet with complex shapes and surface features that reinforce the strength of the dome to resist collapse when the person rolls onto it, such shapes and features including stress distributors and structural reinforcements such as intersecting arcuate ridges and/or troughs, and (4) have holes or other surface features to allow for ventilation of the space enclosed between the dome and the person's back. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238347 | DENTAL SLEEP APPLIANCE - A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and to open the airway for a sleeping patient. Retention for the appliance is provided by an occlusal coverge, or wire clasps, on the upper or lower teeth. A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip (biting edge) of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior ramps, separate the upper and lower teeth to open the airway. A transpalatal bar or translingual bar, which extends from the inside (lingual) of the right molars to the inside of the left molars, inhibits the upward and backward movement of the tongue. A posterior tongue restrainer has two parts, the first part being embedded in the transpalatal bar and the second part removably attachable to the first part, in order to further inhibit the upward and backward movement of the tongue. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238348 | Apparatus for plantar foot pain treatment - A device for applying cold therapy to the plantar surface the foot is disclosed. The device comprises base that provides reasonable stability for the device when applied to a supporting surface, such as the floor, and a removable, freezable roller. The roller is of sufficient width to encompass the entire plantar surface through a rolling motion. The user rolls the sole of his foot against the cold roller surface resulting in relief of common plantar ailments including plantar fasciitis. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238349 | THERAPEUTIC COLLAR - A therapeutic collar comprising an elongate body made from a flexible material for extending around at least a portion of the neck of a patient. The body has a length approximating the circumference of the neck, two thermoelectric devices for overlying two carotid arteries in the neck and two thermoelectric devices for overlying of two vertebral arteries in the neck when the elongate body is secured around the neck of the patient. At least one cooling tube is carried by the elongate body and extends in the vicinity of each of the thermoelectric devices for removing heat from the thermoelectric devices. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238350 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING BODY TEMPERATURE - The invention relates to a method for avoiding that brown adipose tissue is stimulated due to low body temperatures. By avoiding such stimulation of the brown adipose tissue, unintended uptake of a radioactive glucose tracer in the brown adipose tissue may be minimized which may be important in PET imaging to avoid generation of false positive images. An embodiment of the invention suggests an apparatus ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238351 | BABY COMPRESS - A baby compress including: a strip sized to be wrapped around the abdomen of a baby; a pocket on said strip adapted to hold a liquid-soaked wipe, wherein the pocket has: an inner wall facing the baby and comprising mesh adapted to allow the liquid to permeate there through; and a back wall lined with impervious retention layer, adapted to reduce evaporation and leakage of the liquid through the back wall of the pocket; and a fastener for fastening said strip while it is wrapped around the abdomen of a baby. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238352 | Method and System For Making an Apparatus For Individualized Area-Specific Skin Treatments For a Subject - A temperature controlled cosmetic treatment facial mask with area-specific treatments of the present invention includes a substantially planar mask body which is formed with cut-outs for a person's eyes, nose, and mouth. The mask may include a number of large and small area treatment zones in combination with asymmetrical treatment zones suitable for treatment of specific and localized skin conditions. The treatments zones are coated with skin treatments, such as compounds, lotions, gels, and the like as are known in the facial treatment, cosmetics, spa and medical industry. The mask may include a self-heating or cooling substrate to provide temperature control to the face mask and each mask may include heating areas, cooling areas, or both. A system is also provided that includes an imaging device that feeds its output to a central computer system having an image analyzer, CPU, memory and Look Up Table, and face map for determining specific treatment requirements for the particular patient. An output from the central computer system is provided to a treatment deposition device which deposits various treatments onto an intermediate membrane layer to generate a custom temperature controlled facial mask with area-specific treatments for that particular patient. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238353 | Thermal Therapy Apparel - The present invention is a two-layer garment adapted to receive one or more body parts to provide a user with compression and thermal therapy. The two layers comprise of an inner base layer having a compression fit and an outer mesh layer. The layers are attached to one another such that an intermediate space exists between the two layers. The intermediate space is accessible through one or more openings to the intermediate space. The opening and intermediate space are adapted to receive a thermal transferring element. A thermal pouch having a plurality of projections on an outward facing surface may receive the thermal transferring element prior to insertion into the intermediate space or the projections may be located on the thermal transferring element itself. The outer mesh layer receives the projections securing the thermal transferring element at any location, resulting in unmatched customizable thermal and compression therapy. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238354 | LOCALIZED THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD - Therapeutic application of mild to moderate hypothermia in a medical procedure has been found to provide benefits to patients. For example, application of mild hypothermia in the auditory pathway can prevent functional hearing loss post cochlear implant surgery. Devices have been conceived and reduced to practice that apply localized cooling to a small area such as the basal or middle turn of the cochlea. The devices include a cooling tip with at least one thermo-conductive surface. A heat-transporting fluid is circulated through the cooling tip. After absorbing heat, the heat-transporting fluid may be controllably cooled with a thermoelectric cooling device | 2015-08-27 |
20150238355 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH ADHESION OPTIMIZED EDGE CONDITION - A surgical instrument such as for use in vitreoretinal surgeries is described. The surgical instrument may include a pair of pincers resiliently biased toward an opened configuration and being movable toward each other into a closed configuration to engage a membrane. Each pincer may include a rounded grasping edge. The grasping edges may include a textured surface operable to induce a capillary effect between a membrane and the forceps to promote adhesion therebetween. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238356 | EYE INJECTION DEVICE - An injection device for injecting a product into an eye, said device comprising an injection needle and a support on which the injection needle is fixed, said device being characterized in that it comprises a locating mark disposed in such a way that the latter can be placed in contact with a defined bearing region of the surface of the eye, before any contact of the injection needle with said surface, and can then be kept in contact with said bearing region during a stage of penetration of said injection needle through said surface of the eye. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238357 | MAGNETIC EYE SHIELDS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS USING THE SAME - In certain aspects, the invention is directed to magnetic eye shields that comprise a magnet. When worn by a patient, the magnetic eye shields are configured to generate an intraocular magnetic field of sufficient magnitude and direction to move a magnetic therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent positioned inside the eye to target tissue within the eye. Other aspects of the invention pertain to kits which comprise such magnetic eye shields as well as one or more additional components, for example, one or more containers of a magnetic diagnostic and/or or therapeutic agent. Further aspects of the invention pertain to methods of treatment, which comprise intraocularly introducing a magnetic therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent into an eye of a patient and fitting a magnetic eye shield to the head of the patient, wherein the magnetic therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent may be introduced to the patient before or after fitting the magnetic eye shield to the head of the patient. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238358 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPRESENTING AND CONTROLLING SURGICAL PARAMETERS - Graphical user interface system and method for displaying and controlling a surgical device, such as a device used in phacoemulsification procedures, are disclosed. A graphical user interface is displayed on a display screen and includes one or more representations of operating parameters, such as aspiration rate, vacuum, and power that are used to control the surgical device. A parameter is adjusted by moving a portion of a representation from a first location on the display screen to a second location on the display screen to change the operating parameter and control the surgical device. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238359 | APPARATUS AND DIAMOND BLADE MECHANISM TO MAKE AN ANNULAR INCISION IN SOFT TISSUE - The present invention relates to a device and method for cutting an annular piece out of the soft tissue of a selected mammal. The device can be utilized in surgical situations such as capsularhexis. The device comprises one or more blades which when rotated, cut an annular path. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238360 | Glaucoma Treatment Device - Methods and devices are adapted for implanting into the eye. An incision is formed in the cornea of the eye and a shunt is inserted through the incision into the anterior chamber of the eye. The shunt includes a fluid passageway. The shunt is passed along a pathway from the anterior chamber through the scleral spur of the eye into the suprachoroidal space and positioned in a first position such that a first portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the anterior chamber and a second portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the suprachoroidal space to provide a fluid passageway between the suprachoroidal space and the anterior chamber. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238361 | GOGGLE WITH EASILY INTERCHANGEABLE LENS THAT IS ADAPTABLE FOR HEATING TO PREVENT FOGGING - Anti-fog, interchangeable-lens goggle adapted for use with a battery comprising: a body with a flexible posterior portion for engaging a user's face and an anterior portion; a lens having a resistive anti-fog element thereon, the lens adapted for engaging the anterior portion of the body; an engagement mechanism for releasably interconnecting the lens and the body; an interconnection mechanism depending from the body adapted for detachably interconnecting the heating element of the lens and the battery, the interconnection means operable or integral with the engagement mechanism such that interconnecting the heating element of the lens with the battery also reinforces interconnecting of the lens with the semi-rigid anterior portion of the body; and a strap adapted for holding the goggle on a user's head with, or without, a helmet. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238362 | VISUAL AID PROJECTOR - An apparatus, system or method for aiding the vision of visually impaired individuals having a retina with reduced functionality, which overcomes the drawbacks of the background art by overcoming such reduced and/or uneven retinal function. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238363 | DEVICE FOR INSERTING AN IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - In various embodiments, a device for inserting an implant on a human or animal body may be provided. The device may include an operable portion configured to make an incision on the human or animal body and configured to hold the implant for insertion on the human or animal body. The device may further include an actuator mechanism coupled to the operable portion, the actuator mechanism configured to move the operable portion along a first axis and configured to vibrate the operable portion along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238364 | EARRING ATTACHABLE EARPLUG - A hearing protection device is disclosed. The hearing protection device is comprised of an assembly consisting of an earplug attached to a first end of a flexible leash and an earring attachment barrel attached at a second or distal end of the same flexible leash. In use, the attachment barrel may be easily inserted onto a post or hook of any standard earring wherein the earplug may be allowed to dangle from the earring when worn. When the wearer requires sound suppression, he/she simply inserts the earplug into their ear canal without removing the earplug assembly from their earring. The earplug assembly is easily removed from the ear canal by the wearer simply tugging on the flexible leash. The earplug assembly may be removed from the earrings, and may be washed and reused over and over again or used with another pair of earrings. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238365 | NOVEL ELASTIC BANDAGE HAVING IMPROVED COMPRESSION PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to a novel compression bandage, formed by the assembling of a self-adhesive nonwoven based on short conjugate fibers which have been crimped and of an elastic material, the effectiveness of which increases over time. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238366 | Hemostatic Bioabsorbable Device with Polyethylene Glycol Binder - A hemostatic pad comprising a bioabsorbable scaffolding material; a lyophilized thrombin powder, a lyophilized fibrinogen powder, and a meltable binder powder, with all powders disposed on the bioabsorbable scaffolding material. A meltable binder such as PEG bonds the lyophilized thrombin powder and the lyophilized fibrinogen powder to the bioabsorbable scaffolding material for improved friability, wettability and performance in a use, such as for hemostatic treatment or sealing at a wound site. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238367 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - A disposable diaper ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238368 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A disposable diaper having: an absorbent main body having an absorber; and an exterior body including an exterior body sheet which is disposed in an outward direction than the absorbent main body. On a face of an outer direction's side of the disposable diaper, an opening unit into which a finger can be inserted is formed. The exterior body has an overlap region which overlaps with an absorber, and the opening unit is provided in the overlap region. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238369 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH FLUID CONTROL FEATURES - Absorbent cores for use in absorbent articles are presented. The absorbent cores include a low-density zone that is surrounded by zones having a higher density than that of the low-density zone. The low-density zone aids in fluid absorption, distribution and storage. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238370 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - The present invention addresses the problem of, in an absorbent article, maintaining at a certain level or lower the difference between the dry flexural rigidity and wet flexural rigidity [(dry flexural rigidity)−(wet flexural rigidity)] at a bonding part. To solve this problem, provided is a sanitary napkin which comprises a top sheet, a back sheet, an absorbent body that is interposed between the top sheet and the back sheet and a compressed part that unites the top sheet and the absorbent body in the thickness direction, wherein: the absorbent body contains a cellulose-based water absorbing fiber and a thermoplastic resin fiber, said thermoplastic resin fiber containing as a monomer component an unsaturated carboxylic acid, an unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride or a mixture thereof; and the difference between the dry Gurley stiffness and wet Gurley stiffness of the compressed part is maintained at 2.5 mN/12.5 mm or lower. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238371 | RECOVERING PACKAGE FOR BULKY ARTICLES - A new package for storing bulky articles formed from a bag and a housing portion. The bag sealed is together at a pair of side edges and has a base portion and a top portion. The bag has a depth and a first width at the base portion forming a cavity in the base portion. The housing portion is stored within the cavity formed by the base portion of the bag, the housing portion having a base panel, a front panel, a back panel, a first side and a second side. Both the first side and second side are formed from a first side portion and a second side portion. The first side portion overlaps the second side portion and is adapted to move relative to the second side portion to enable a change in a depth of the housing portion. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238372 | CONVENIENT RECLOSEABLE PROTECTIVE DIAPER PACKAGE - A package formed of polymer film and containing disposable diapers is disclosed. The package may include mating zip-lock components at a top opening that enable the package to be recloseable, and top portions that extend upwardly beyond the mating zip-lock components, the top portions each having a handle cut therethrough. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238373 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH HOOK AND LOOP FASTENING SYSTEM - A hook for use on a male fastening material in a fastening system, wherein the hook is configured for use with a fibrous material as a female fastening material in the fastening system. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238374 | LOOP FASTENER MATERIAL FOR DIAPER AND RELATED METHOD - A composite loop face fabric which incorporates a multi-bar stitch-bonded construction and related fastening system. A yarn system forms an arrangement of surface loops extending in stitched relation through a composite nonwoven substrate incorporating one or more layers of melt blown nonwoven fibrous material in sandwiched relation to one or more layers of spunbond nonwoven fibrous material. Multiple layers of melt blown nonwoven material and/or spunbond nonwoven material may be used if desired. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238375 | NONWOVEN AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a nonwoven for a top sheet of an absorbent article that is unlikely to stick after having absorbed menstrual blood, that is smooth and dry, and in which the absorbed menstrual blood is unlikely to diffuse on the nonwoven. This nonwoven has the following configuration. A nonwoven for a top sheet of an absorbent article, having a lengthwise direction and a crosswise direction, wherein the nonwoven has a plurality of ridge parts and a plurality of groove parts extending in the lengthwise direction and disposed in alternating fashion in the crosswise direction, the nonwoven being characterized in that the ridge parts and the groove parts have a plurality of through-holes, and the ridge parts have a region containing a blood lubricity-imparting agent that contains a predetermined blood lubricity-imparting agent. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238376 | ADHESIVE BANDAGE DISPENSING DEVICE - An adhesive bandage dispensing device comprising a housing, where the housing includes an edging, a removable front face and a back face; a strip of adhesive bandages composed of a backing and multiple adhesive bandages; a first spool attached to the back face within the housing, where the strip of adhesive bandages wraps around the first spool; a first slot on the edging of the housing, where the first slot enables the strip of adhesive bandages to exit the housing; a second slot positioned to receives the backing after the adhesive bandage is removed; a second spool to recoil the backing after passing through the second slot; an actuator to initiate the strip out of the housing; and a motor coupled to the actuator and the second spool, and where the motor drives the second spool to advance the strip of adhesive bandages through the first slot. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238377 | Patient Bedside System Support Device - Provided is a bedside support for a patient bed that is configured to support various systems extending across the threshold of the patient bed. The device comprises a lower portion having a bed rail clamp assembly that secures the device in an upright condition from a patient bed rail adjacent to the patient. Extending above the lower portion is an upper portion that includes at least one system clip, whereby the system clips are configured to support lines, wires, and tubes extending from various bedside systems and to the patient. The upper portion may be pivotable relative to the lower portion, and along the backside surface of the lower portion is at least one clip for supporting a suction yankauer therefrom. The assembly organizes various systems extending over the threshold of a patient bed in a hospital or similar treatment environment. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238378 | MULTI-LAYERED CUSHIONING SUPPORT - Multi-layer cushion supports are described which may generally comprise a first support having a first contact surface for contacting a portion of a body and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first support defining a central chamber and a peripheral chamber surrounding the central chamber, wherein the first support is filled with a first gas or liquid and a second support attached to the first support along the first contact surface. The second support may be filled with a second gas or liquid which is relatively more viscous than the first gas or liquid. In particular, the first support may be filled with a volume of air and the second support may be filled with oil which is less than the volume of air. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238379 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY FOR TREATING CONCUSSIVE SYMPTOMS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES AND FOR PRE-TREATMENT TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM INJURIES - A system and method are provided for performing hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment to stop a cascading effect of an inflammatory response to an injury. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is performed during the inflammation to suppress the release of cytokines, most preferably, within 72 hours of sustaining the injury. Subject to evaluation of the patient, at least a second hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment is performed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238380 | Telescoping and Elevating Femoral Support - A system for manipulating the position and orientation of a patient's leg includes an extension rail configured to be coupled to an operating table or bed. In addition, the system includes an elongate support rail coupled to the extension rail and having a longitudinal axis. Further, the system includes a deck coupled to the support rail. The deck is configured to be moved axially relative to the support rail. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238381 | WALKER WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP - A walker for assisting persons with varying degrees of physical ability is provided with an adjustable strap. A user opens a portion of the walker and enters the walker, and then the user closes the portion of the walker to enclose himself or herself in the walker. The user is positioned over an adjustable strap, and the adjustable strap is in an extended position. The adjustable strap may then be retracted such that a seat disposed on the adjustable strap rises and contacts the user to bear at least a portion of the user's weight. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238382 | ROBOT FOR WALKING REHABILITATION THERAPY OF STROKE PATIENT - A robot for rehabilitation therapy includes a robot body and a walker. The robot body includes a fixing band for supporting a waist of a patient, pelvic joint shafts rotatably connected to the fixing band, first arms extending downward from the pelvic joint shafts, first connecting joint shafts connected to the first arm, second arms extending downward from the first connecting joint shafts, second connecting joint shafts rotatably connected to the second arms, extension pieces extending downward from the second connecting joint shafts, and footboards rotatably connected to the extension pieces by ankle joint shafts. The walker includes an upper frame, a connection frame, and a wheeled lower frame. The angles of the first arms and the second arms are adjusted according to the length of the lower half of the body of the patient. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238383 | Smart Guide for Use by Visually Impaired Persons - A guiding device for use by visually impaired persons comprising: a compact, handheld GPS navigation system having a Braille keyboard, voice controlled operation, and a verbal response mode for indicating routes, directions, and alerts regarding obstacles in a user's path. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238384 | Internet Based Spa Networking System Having Wireless Spa Nodes - A spa node comprising a spa controller, a power sense adapter configured to compute power being drawn by selected spa components; a spa network adapter, and a home network adapter, each of the three adapters including a wireless transceiver wherein the spa network adapter is configured to receive power data transmitted over a wireless link by the power sense adapter and to further receive status/performance data from the spa controller. The home network adapter is configured to receive power and status data transmitted by the spa network adapter over a wireless link and to convert that data to a form suitable for transmission to an Internet access point. The home network adapter is further linkable over the Internet to a central server, a dealer computer and a spa owner or user computer. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238385 | HITCHINS POST - The Hitchins Post is a self-manipulated pressure point tool. The tool is designed such that it can be mounted in several different ways to any flat surface. The primary function for this tool is to utilize the solid structure to which it is mounted against to allow the operator to self-apply force to the hard to reach areas such as the upper/middle back, providing deep pressure point massage therapy. The tool is made to be portable and versatile such that it can be used at any time or place to relieve stress and strain such as on an airplane or at work using the chair or nearby wall as your mounting surface. The tool was designed to relieve the pain associated with Fybromyalgia, Myofascial, as well as other back and muscle related pains. The pressure point massage is accomplished using two strategically placed and sized balls which are separated by specific distances to accommodate different users. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238386 | Wallet Medication Card - A personal wallet medication card apparatus which is at most the dimensions of a credit card and having at least one sealed cavity which conveniently and safely retains medication for use in an emergency. One embodiment of the present invention facilitates telecommunication with medical persons or entities in an urgent medical event by using a scannable code encoding a prompt on a mobile telecommunication device for medical communications or other information. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238387 | CAP ASSEMBLY HAVING HYPODERMIC SYRINGE COUPLING CONNECTION AND OVERCAP FOR USE IN SEALING OF BOTTLES FILLED WITH PHARMACEUTICAL AND INJECTABLE MEDICINE PRODUCTS - “CAP ASSEMBLY HAVING HYPODERMIC SYRINGE COUPLING CONNECTION AND OVERCAP FOR USE IN SEALING OF BOTTLES FILLED WITH PHARMACEUTICAL AND INJECTABLE MEDICINE PRODUCTS”, which includes one cap itself that is indicated by the numeric reference ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238388 | APPARATUS AND METHOD USED WITH GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR FEEDING AND SUCTIONING - In one example embodiment, the tube assembly is configured to be used in conjunction with a tube assembly guidance system. The tube assembly includes a first connector, a feeding tube connected to the first connector, a second connector connected to the feeding tube, and a suctioning tube connected to the second connector. The suctioning tube is configured to receive the feeding tube. The feeding tube is configured to allow enteral feeding while the suctioning tube is configured to allow suctioning or decompression of a patient's stomach. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238389 | DENTAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ETHYLENICALLY UNSATURATED ADDITION-FRAGMENTATION AGENT - Dental compositions are described comprising an addition-fragmentation agent of the formula: | 2015-08-27 |