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20090326664 | POSTERIOR CRUCTIATE-RETAINING ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature may be increased during mid-flexion. | 12-31-2009 |
20090326665 | POSTERIOR STABILIZED ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a posterior cam configured to contact a spine of the tibial bearing and a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the condyle surface may be increased during mid-flexion. | 12-31-2009 |
20100036500 | ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing. | 02-11-2010 |
20110178605 | KNEE PROSTHESIS SYSTEM - A knee prosthesis system for total knee replacement procedures includes a plurality of distinctly-sized femoral components, a plurality of distinctly-sized fixed tibial components, a plurality of distinctly-sized mobile tibial components, a plurality of fixed inserts, and a plurality of mobile inserts. Each of the mobile inserts is sized and shaped such that each may be optimally matched to one of the femoral components and may be used with any one of the mobile tibial components. Each of the fixed inserts is sized and shaped such that each may be optimally matched to one of the femoral components and may be used with any one of the fixed tibial components. | 07-21-2011 |
20120083894 | FEMORAL COMPONENT OF A KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING AN ANGLED CEMENT POCKET - An implantable orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component that is configured to be coupled to a surgically-prepared distal femur. The femoral component has an articular side that includes a posterior femoral condyle surface. A fixation side is opposite the articular side, and it includes a posterior fixation surface that extends generally in the superior/inferior direction. The posterior fixation surface has an angled posterior cement pocket formed therein. | 04-05-2012 |
20120109325 | TIBIAL COMPONENT OF A KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING AN ANGLED CEMENT POCKET - An implantable orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a component that is configured to be coupled to a surgically-prepared bone. A fixation side of the component includes a fixation surface that has an angled cement pocket formed therein. | 05-03-2012 |
20120239158 | Posterior Cructiate-Retaining Orthopaedic Knee Prosthesis Having Controlled Condylar Curvature - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature may be increased during mid-flexion. | 09-20-2012 |
20120271428 | ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing. | 10-25-2012 |
20120296437 | Posterior Stabilized Orthopaedic Knee Prothesis Having Controlled Condylar Curvature - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a posterior cam configured to contact a spine of the tibial bearing and a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the condyle surface may be increased during mid-flexion. | 11-22-2012 |
20130006373 | POSTERIOR STABILIZED ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a posterior cam configured to contact a spine of the tibial bearing and a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the posterior cam of the femoral component may include a concave cam surface and a convex cam surface. | 01-03-2013 |
20130066434 | FEMORAL COMPONENT OF A KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING AN ANGLED CEMENT POCKET - An implantable orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a component that is configured to be coupled to a surgically-prepared bone. A fixation side of the component includes a fixation surface that has an angled cement pocket formed therein. | 03-14-2013 |
20140094821 | Impactor for Securing an Implant to a Bone Surface - An impactor for use in securing an orthopaedic implant within a bone surface includes a shaft having a first end adapted to be impacted by a tool. The impactor further includes a head having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the head is connected to the second end of the shaft and a second end of the head includes an impaction surface. The head further includes an anti-rotation projection extending from the impaction surface and adapted for insertion within a groove formed by the implant to prevent rotation of the head and shaft when the head is in contact with the implant. | 04-03-2014 |
20140142713 | KNEE PROSTHESIS ASSEMBLY HAVING PROPORTIONAL TROCHLEAR GROOVE GEOMETRY - An implantable orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component including an articular surface configured to engage a tibial bearing and a laterally-angled trochlear groove defined in the articular surface. The trochlear groove of the femoral component is configured to receive a patella component in a first location at a first degree of flexion and a second location at a second degree of flexion. The second degree of flexion is greater than the first degree of flexion. An arced imaginary line defines a central section of the trochlear groove. When the femoral component is viewed in a first coronal plane extending through the first location, the arced imaginary line has a first radius of curvature. When the femoral component is viewed in a second coronal plane extending through the second location, the arced imaginary line has a second radius of curvature that is less than the first radius of curvature. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142714 | KNEE PROSTHESIS ASSEMBLY HAVING PROPORTIONAL CORONAL GEOMETRY - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis assembly includes a plurality of femoral components. Each component includes a medial condyle and a lateral condyle. When each component is viewed in a coronal plane extending through a distal-most point of the medial condyle and a distal-most point of the lateral condyle, the medial condyle has a medial curved distal-most surface that includes the distal-most point, and a width is defined between the distal-most points of the medial condyle and the lateral condyle. The coronal radius of the distal-most surface of a first component is proportionally greater than the coronal radius of a second component. The coronal radius of the second component is proportionally greater than the coronal radius of a third component. The first component width is proportionally greater than the second component width, and the second component is proportionally greater than the width of the third component. | 05-22-2014 |
20140243987 | ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature may be increased during mid-flexion. | 08-28-2014 |
20140303740 | ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing. | 10-09-2014 |
20140379091 | FEMORAL COMPONENT OF A KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING AN ANGLED CEMENT POCKET - An implantable orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a component that is configured to be coupled to a surgically-prepared bone. A fixation side of the component includes a fixation surface that has an angled cement pocket formed therein. | 12-25-2014 |
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20150250658 | MULTI-COMPONENT TOPSHEETS - A multi-component topsheet for an absorbent article includes a first discrete substrate forming about 80% or more of an outer perimeter of the topsheet and a second discrete substrate wherein about 80% or more of an outer perimeter of the second discrete substrate is joined to the first discrete substrate, wherein the topsheet has a single layer of substrate in about 75% or more of the total area of the topsheet and a dual layer of substrate in about 25% or less of the total area of the topsheet, wherein the dual layer of substrate is formed from an overlap between the first discrete substrate and the second discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate, according to the Overall Substrate Height Test for Substrates with First and Second Projections, has an overall z-directional height of between about 1400 μm and about 2250 μm. | 09-10-2015 |
20150250659 | MULTI-COMPONENT TOPSHEETS - A multi-component topsheet for an absorbent article includes a first discrete substrate, a second discrete substrate, and a third discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate is disposed at least partially intermediate the first discrete substrate and the third discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate is joined to the first discrete substrate and the third discrete substrate, wherein the topsheet has a single layer of substrate in about 80% or more of the total area of the topsheet and a dual layer of substrate in about 20% or less of the total area of the topsheet. | 09-10-2015 |
20150250663 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL SUBSTRATES - A three-dimensional, liquid permeable substrate for an absorbent article is disclosed. The liquid permeable substrate comprises a first layer and a second layer joined to the first layer to form a composite. The composite comprises a plurality of apertures defined therein, a plurality of bridge portions, a plurality of first projections extending outwardly relative to the bridge portions and a plurality of second projections extending outwardly relative to the bridge portions and the first projections. A majority of the plurality of the second projections have a first z-directional height and a majority of the first projections have a second z-directional height. A majority of the plurality of the bridge portions have a third z-directional height. The first z-directional height may be greater than the second and third z-directional heights. The substrate has an overall z-directional height in the range of about 1300 μm to about 2500 μm. | 09-10-2015 |
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20090025320 | Apparatus and method for adjustable door frame assembly - An adjustable door frame system includes at least one vertical frame member having a movable vertical subjamb assembly capable of outward movement relative the vertical frame member. The adjustable door frame system also contains a horizontal frame member having a movable horizontal subjamb assembly capable of outward movement relative the horizontal frame member. The door frame system also contains a plurality of adjusting mechanisms coupling the vertical subjamb assembly and horizontal subjamb assembly to the frame members. Each adjusting mechanism includes a hex nut connected to its subjamb assembly with a hex nut clip, and a hollow set screw and guide tube. Rotation of the hollow set screw causes the hex nut to move axially along the guide tube thereby causing the hex nut clip and its connected subjamb assembly to be adjusted outwardly with respect to the door frame system, thereby filling a gap between its frame member and the wall section. After each adjustment mechanism is adjusted as desired, a threaded masonry anchor is inserted through the guide tube, the hollow set screw and the hex nut and into the wall section to fasten the door frame system to the wall section. | 01-29-2009 |
20140028473 | CORNER SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A corner sensor assembly includes a housing having at least on magnet attached thereto, wherein the magnets allow the corner sensor assembly to be readily attached and relocated to corner structures within a building. The assembly includes at least one motion sensor for detecting motion within two opposing fields of monitoring. At least one visual indicator is activated when the motion sensors detect motion within both fields of monitoring and are deactivated when no motion is sensed in at least one of the fields of monitoring. The assembly includes an integrated power supply located within the housing. | 01-30-2014 |
20140184427 | CORNER SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A corner sensor assembly includes a housing having at least one magnet attached thereto, wherein the magnets allow the corner sensor assembly to be readily attached and relocated to corner structures within a building. The assembly includes at least one motion sensor for detecting motion within two opposing fields of monitoring. At least one visual indicator is activated when the motion sensors detect motion within both fields of monitoring and are deactivated when no motion is sensed in at least one of the fields of monitoring. The assembly includes an integrated power supply located within the housing. | 07-03-2014 |
20140361883 | COLLISION SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR A STATIONARY STRUCTURE - A collision sensor assembly is attachable to a stationary structure such as a pallet rack, a door frame, the corner of a wall, or the like. The collision sensor is configured to sense when a collision occurs with the stationary structure such as when a piece of movable machinery contacts the stationary structure. The collision sensor assembly includes a sensor operatively connected to a processor which determines when a collision occurs, and produces a signal to an output signal generator to provide an external indication of the collision. | 12-11-2014 |
20150294569 | CORNER SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A corner sensor assembly includes a housing having at least one magnet attached thereto, wherein the magnets allow the corner sensor assembly to be readily attached and relocated to corner structures within a building. The assembly includes at least one motion sensor for detecting motion within two opposing fields of monitoring. At least one visual indicator is activated when the motion sensors detect motion within both fields of monitoring and are deactivated when no motion is sensed in at least one of the fields of monitoring. The assembly includes an integrated power supply located within the housing. | 10-15-2015 |
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20080210897 | Core Push-In Seal - A solenoid valve may include a housing, a solenoid coil, and a plunger. The solenoid coil may be disposed about an external portion of the housing and the plunger may be slidably disposed within the housing. The plunger may include a recess in a first end thereof having a seal assembly located and retained therein through a mechanical engagement therewith. | 09-04-2008 |
20080231002 | Tight Package Sensor Seal - A tight package sensor seal includes a first seal portion engaging an outer surface of a sensor body and including a stop surface floatingly engaging a peripheral face surrounding a bore in a cover member. The first seal portion includes a reinforcing insert disposed therein. A second seal portion is axially spaced from the first seal portion and a flexible membrane extends axially between the first and second seal portions. The second seal portion engages an inner diameter of a bore in a cover member and includes a reinforcing insert therein. The sensor seal takes up a small radial space yet allows for radial offset of the sensor body relative to the bore of the cover member. | 09-25-2008 |
20090102141 | Low Load Annular Gasket - A cap for a fuel tank filler neck includes a stem portion adapted for threaded engagement with the fuel tank filler neck, and an annular gasket. The stem portion includes an upper rim and a lower rim forming an annular groove adapted to receive the annular gasket. The annular gasket includes an upper flange having an upper lip, a lower flange, and a body portion interconnecting the upper flange and the lower flange to form a substantially horseshoe-shaped cross section. The lower flange may resiliently deflect inward in response to a compression load between the upper rim and a seal surface disposed on the filler neck. The compression load causes the lower flange and the upper lip to seal against the seal surface. | 04-23-2009 |
20100314840 | Tight Package Sensor Seal - A tight package sensor seal includes a first seal portion engaging an outer surface of a sensor body and including a stop surface floatingly engaging a peripheral face surrounding a bore in a cover member. The first seal portion includes a reinforcing insert disposed therein. A second seal portion is axially spaced from the first seal portion and a flexible membrane extends axially between the first and second seal portions. The second seal portion engages an inner diameter of a bore in a cover member and includes a reinforcing insert therein. The sensor seal takes up a small radial space yet allows for radial offset of the sensor body relative to the bore of the cover member. | 12-16-2010 |
20110049815 | Low Load Offset Seal - A seal is provided for insertion in a bore in an outer member and engaging an inner member received in the bore. The seal includes an outer annular insert having a first diameter and an inner annular insert having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. An elastomeric body includes an outer portion over-molded on the outer annular insert and an inner seal over-molded on the inner annular insert and including an intermediate web extending between the outer portion and the inner portion. The web extends both axially and radially relative to a center axis of the outer annular insert. The inner seal includes an inboard sealing surface and the outer portion including an outboard sealing surface. | 03-03-2011 |
20130307228 | Low Load Seal With Outer Diameter Flap - A seal for insertion in a bore in an outer member and engaging an inner member received in the bore. The seal includes an annular insert having an elastomeric body over-molded on the annular insert and an inner seal extending radially inward from the annular insert. The inner seal including an inboard sealing surface and the elastomeric body over-molded on the annular insert defining an outer portion including an outboard sealing surface including an annular flap on an exterior side of the annular insert that, in an installed position, is adapted to be compressed between the outer annular insert and the outer member. | 11-21-2013 |
20150192206 | Low Load Dual Flap Seal Assembly - A seal for sealing between a first member and a second member, including a first annular insert and a second annular insert axially spaced from the first annular insert. An elastomeric body includes a first portion over-molded on the first annular insert and a second portion over-molded on the second annular insert and an intermediate web extending between the first and second portions. The first and second portions including an annular flap extending from the first and second annular inserts that in an un-installed condition, extend radially relative to the first and second annular inserts and in an installed position are adapted to be compressed between the annular inserts and a surface of the first and second members. | 07-09-2015 |
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20090004204 | Assays and methods using biomarkers - Methods and assays examining expression of one or more biomarkers in a mammalian tissue or cell sample are provided. According to the disclosed methods and assays, detection of the expression of GalNac-T related molecules, such as GalNac-T14 or GalNac-T3, is predictive or indicative that the tissue or cell sample will be sensitive to apoptosis-inducing agents such as Apo2L/TRAIL and anti-DR | 01-01-2009 |
20100158856 | Assays and methods using biomarkers - Methods and assays examining expression of one or more biomarkers in a mammalian tissue or cell sample are provided. According to the disclosed methods and assays, detection of the expression of one or more such biomarkers is predictive or indicative that the tissue or cell sample will be sensitive to apoptosis-inducing agents such as Apo2L/TRAIL and anti-DR5 agonist antibodies. Certain biomarkers which may be examined include fucosyltransferases, in particular fucosyltransferase 3 (FUT3) and/or fucosyltransferase 6 (FUT6), as well as sialyl Lewis A and/or X antigens. Kits and articles of manufacture are also provided. | 06-24-2010 |
20120328603 | ASSAYS AND METHODS USING BIOMARKERS - Methods and assays examining expression of one or more biomarkers in a mammalian tissue or cell sample are provided. According to the disclosed methods and assays, detection of the expression of one or more such biomarkers is predictive or indicative that the tissue or cell sample will be sensitive to apoptosis-inducing agents such as Apo2L/TRAIL and anti-DR5 agonist antibodies. Certain biomarkers which may be examined include fucosyltransferases, in particular fucosyltransferase 3 (FUT3) and/or fucosyltransferase 6 (FUT6), as well as sialyl Lewis A and/or X antigens. Kits and articles of manufacture are also provided. | 12-27-2012 |
20130072429 | ASSAYS AND METHODS USING BIOMARKERS - Methods and assays examining expression of one or more biomarkers in a mammalian tissue or cell sample are provided. According to the disclosed methods and assays, detection of the expression of GalNac-T related molecules, such as GalNac-T14 or GalNac-T3, is predictive or indicative that the tissue or cell sample will be sensitive to apoptosis-inducing agents such as Apo2L/TRAIL and anti-DR5 agonist antibodies. Kits and articles of manufacture are also provided. | 03-21-2013 |
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20090132591 | Method and system for displaying and accessing music data files - A media system and method of accessing music data files are provided. The media system includes a memory storage device, wherein a plurality of music data files are accessed based upon classifications that correspond to a plurality of categories that have a successive relationship to one another. A processor performs the steps including selecting a first category, selecting at least a portion of the music data files based upon the first category, and displaying at least one classification that corresponds to the first category. The processor further performs the steps of receiving a command to select one of the displayed classifications, selecting at least a portion of the music data files based upon the selected classification and a second category, and displaying at least one classification associated with the selected music data files, wherein the displayed classification is based upon the first category, the second category, and the selected classification. | 05-21-2009 |
20110215917 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING A SIGNAL TO EMIT A VISUAL DISPLAY AT DIFFERENT FRAME RATES - A receiver system integrated with a vehicle, transmitter system, and methods thereof are provided. The receiver system includes an antenna configured to receive the signal, and a receiver device in communication with the antenna, the receiver device is configured to process the received signal, wherein the receiver device is further configured to determine if the vehicle is in one of a first state and a second state. The receiver system further includes a display in communication with the receiver device, wherein the display is configured to emit a visual display as a function of the received signal, and the display emits the visual display at a first frame rate when the receiver device determines that the vehicle is in the first state, and the display emits the visual display at a second frame rate when the receiver device determines that the vehicle is in the second state. | 09-08-2011 |
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20100160757 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL - A blood glucose and lifestyle tracking apparatus is disclosed. The blood glucose and lifestyle tracking apparatus provides a method for recording both blood glucose values for fasting, postprandial, and preprandial time periods and lifestyle factors. | 06-24-2010 |
20100331627 | ADHERENCE INDICATION TOOL FOR CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND METHOD THEREOF - An adherence indication tool for chronic disease self-management and method thereof for measuring adherence or compliance to following or achieving prescribed therapy steps to achieve stated target goals for improved chronic disease self-management are disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
20110208027 | Methods And Systems For Providing Therapeutic Guidelines To A Person Having Diabetes - A method is disclosed for providing therapeutic guidelines to a person having diabetes. The method comprises measuring a blood glucose (bG) level of the person for two or more days, wherein at least one bG measurement is taken per day, and the at least one daily bG measurement corresponds to one or more daily events for the person; recording the measured bG levels in a computing device; determining, by the computing device, whether the recorded bG levels are below, within, or above one or more predetermined bG ranges; an automatically providing, by the computing device, therapeutic guidelines to the person, based on whether the recorded bG levels are below, within, or above the one or more predetermined bG ranges. | 08-25-2011 |
20110237918 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC GUIDELINES TO A PERSON HAVING DIABETES - A method is disclosed for providing therapeutic guidelines to a person having diabetes. The method comprises measuring a blood glucose (bG) level of the person for two or more days, wherein at least one bG measurement is taken per day, and the at least one daily bG measurement corresponds to one or more daily events for the person; recording the measured bG levels in a computing device; determining, by the computing device, whether the recorded bG levels are below, within, or above one or more predetermined bG ranges; an automatically providing, by the computing device, therapeutic guidelines to the person, based on whether the recorded bG levels are below, within, or above the one or more predetermined bG ranges. | 09-29-2011 |
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20140278124 | System and Methods for Analyzing Blood Glucose Data and Quantifying the Success or Failure of Insulin Therapy - A system and technique are enclosed for determining the effectiveness of a blood glucose therapy treatment. Examples of this technique include analyzing sufficiency of blood glucose data collected from a patient with a computing device, analyzing hypoglycemic risk based on the blood glucose data with the computing device, analyzing glycemic control for the blood glucose data with the computing device, analyzing glycemic variability of the blood glucose data with the computing device, and outputting results from said analyzing the sufficiency, said analyzing the hypoglycemic risk, said analyzing the glycemic control, and said analyzing the glycemic variability with the computing device. | 09-18-2014 |
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20130041342 | INSULIN PUMP AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE INSULIN PUMP - A device and method for delivering insulin to a patient is disclosed. The method includes receiving an amount of insulin to deliver to a patient and beginning delivery of the insulin to the patient. The method further includes monitoring the delivery of the insulin to determine whether the insulin pump is able to deliver the entire amount of insulin and maintaining a timer until the insulin pump recommences the delivery of the insulin. The method includes comparing an amount of time indicated by the timer to a threshold. The method further includes generating a first insulin delivery record indicating that a first amount of insulin was delivered when the amount of time indicated by the timer is less than the threshold and a second insulin record indicating that a second amount of insulin was delivered when the amount of time indicated by the timer is greater than the threshold. | 02-14-2013 |
20140019396 | INSULIN DOSAGE ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM - A computer-implemented method is presented for recommending insulin dosage adjustments for a patient having diabetes. The method includes: identifying a plurality of bolus events from patient data; grouping bolus events having a recommended bolus dosage substantially equivalent to the amount of administered insulin into a first subset of bolus events; determining a bolus outcome for each of the bolus events in the first subset of bolus events, where the bolus outcome is expressed in relation to a target range of blood glucose values and is selected from a group including above the target range, in the target range and below the target range; determining whether one of the bolus outcomes is predominant amongst the bolus events in the first subset of bolus events; and generating a recommendation pertaining to insulin dosage for the patient in response to a determination that one of the bolus outcomes is predominant. | 01-16-2014 |
20140058237 | HANDHELD DIABETES MANAGEMENT DEVICE WITH BOLUS CALCULATOR - According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a device and method for determining an allowable amount of blood glucose (bG) of a patient is disclosed. The method further includes receiving a current bG measurement, determining a target bG value, and determining a correction delta bG value based on one or more advice history records. The method includes determining a correction meal rise value and determining a maximum allowed bG value based on the target bG value, the correction delta bG value, and the correction meal rise value. The method includes setting the allowable amount of bG value equal to the maximum allowed bG value when the current bG measurement is greater than the target bG value and determining the allowable amount of bG value using the target bG value and the correction delta bG value when the current bG measurement is less than the target bG value. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058749 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR A HANDHELD DIABETES MANAGEMENT DEVICE WITH BOLUS CALCULATOR - According to some aspects of the present disclosure a method for presenting a GUI for modifying medical data on a handheld medical device is disclosed. The method includes determining a correction bolus amount and a meal bolus amount for the patient. The method also includes presenting the GUI on a display of the medical device and presenting the correction bolus amount, the meal bolus amount and a total bolus amount in the GUI. The method also includes presenting a correction bolus amount modification field and a meal bolus amount field in the GUI. The correction bolus amount modification field and the meal bolus amount modification field allow the patient to provide input to modify the correction bolus amount and meal bolus amount, respectively. The method further includes receiving the input and generating an advice history record based on the input. | 02-27-2014 |
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20110153024 | MODULAR ELBOW PROSTHESIS - A modular elbow prosthesis including an ulnar component and a humeral component. The ulnar component includes an ulnar head and an ulnar stem. The humeral component includes a humeral head and a humeral stem. The humeral component also includes a locking system for securing the humeral head onto the humeral stem. | 06-23-2011 |
20130340236 | ASSEMBLY TOOL FOR A PROSTHESIS - An assembly tool for assembling components of an implant can include a finger assembly, a handle assembly, and a crossbar assembly. The finger assembly can include first and second fingers oriented parallel to each other, and sized and shaped to releasably engage first and second components of the implant during assembly. The handle assembly can include first and second handles pivotally connected to each other and configured to control movement of the first and second fingers. The crossbar assembly can be configured to maintain the first and second fingers substantially parallel to each other during movement of the first and second fingers. The assembly tool can be used for assembling a bearing assembly to an ulnar component of an elbow prosthesis. | 12-26-2013 |
20130345818 | ELBOW PROSTHESIS - An elbow prosthesis can include a humeral component having a yoke, an ulnar component having a head, a humeral bearing positionable in a base of the humeral component, an ulnar bearing assembly configured to engage with the head, and a pin extendable through the bearing assembly and the head. The pin can be extendable into first and second ears of the yoke to enable pivotable movement of the ulnar component relative to the humeral component. The elbow prosthesis can include a first fastener insertable through the first ear of the yoke and configured to engage with the pin, and a second fastener insertable through the second ear of the yoke and configured to engage with the pin. | 12-26-2013 |
20150088263 | ELBOW PROSTHESIS - An elbow prosthesis can include a humeral component having a yoke, an ulnar component having a head, a humeral bearing positionable in a base of the humeral component, an ulnar bearing assembly configured to engage with the head, and a pin extendable through the bearing assembly and the head. The pin can be extendable into first and second ears of the yoke to enable pivotable movement of the ulnar component relative to the humeral component. The elbow prosthesis can include a first fastener insertable through the first ear of the yoke and configured to engage with the pin, and a second fastener insertable through the second ear of the yoke and configured to engage with the pin. | 03-26-2015 |
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20120046693 | Method and Apparatus for Forming a Self-Locking Adjustable Loop - An apparatus can include a first flexible member having first and second ends and a first body extending therebetween, where the first body defines a first passage portion. A second flexible member can have first and second ends and a second body extending therebetween, where the second body defines second and third passage portions. The first end of the first flexible member passes into and through the second passage portion such that the first end extends outside of the second passage portion, and the second end of the first flexible member passes into and through the third passage portion such that the second end extends outside of the third passage portion. The first and second ends of the second flexible member pass into and through the first passage portion to form a self-locking adjustable flexible member construct. | 02-23-2012 |
20130079780 | Method and Apparatus for Forming a Hole in Bone During a Surgical Procedure - A method and tool for forming a hole in a bone. The method includes bringing a bone cutting tool extending along a longitudinal axis into engagement with a cortical portion of the bone. A distal portion of the bone cutting tool is passed into the cortical portion of the bone up to a first predetermined depth to form a first bore. The bone cutting tool is then driven in the axial direction to a second predetermined depth to form a keyway portion in the first bore with a cutting tooth of the bone cutting tool. The bone cutting tool is then rotated about the longitudinal axis to form a second bore in a cancellous portion of the bone. The first bore and the second bore have a shoulder extending therebetween. The bone cutting tool is removed from the hole formed by the first and second bores in the bone. | 03-28-2013 |
20130231634 | DILATION CAP FOR ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE - A dilation cap may include a distal tip, an intermediate body, and a proximal coupling member. The distal tip may at least partially surround a longitudinal axis of the dilation cap and may include a cavity to receive a distal end of a cannula of a medical device. The intermediate body may extend proximally from the distal tip and include a dilator portion. The dilator portion may include a projection extending laterally in a direction away from the longitudinal axis of the dilation cap. The proximal coupling member may extend proximally from the intermediate body and at least partially surround the longitudinal axis of the dilation cap. The proximal coupling member may be configured to engage an intermediate portion of the cannula of the medical device. The intermediate body may be asymmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis of the dilation cap. | 09-05-2013 |
20130338787 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEPLOYING A PORTION OF A STENT USING AT LEAST ONE COILED MEMBER - The present embodiments provide systems and methods for deploying at least a portion of a stent. In one embodiment, the system comprises a cannula having an outer surface, and at least one coiled member having proximal and distal ends and a plurality of turns disposed therebetween. One of the proximal and distal ends of the coiled member is secured to the outer surface of the cannula, and the other of the proximal and distal ends of the coiled member is unsecured relative to the outer surface of the cannula. A portion of a stent is looped around the unsecured end of the coiled member and disposed within spacing between adjacent turns of the coiled member. Rotation of the cannula subsequently causes the portion of the stent to disengage from the coiled member. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338788 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEPLOYING A PORTION OF A STENT USING AT LEAST ONE COILED MEMBER - The present embodiments provide systems and methods for deploying at least a portion of a stent. In one embodiment, the system comprises a cannula having an outer surface, and a coiled member having proximal and distal ends and a plurality of turns disposed therebetween. At least a portion of the coiled member is secured to the outer surface of the cannula. A stent is releasably secured to a portion of the coiled member. A protective cage may encircle the coiled member. | 12-19-2013 |
20140088655 | Method And Apparatus For Sternal Closure - A method and apparatus for securing a fractured or sectioned sternum in a patient's body is disclosed. The apparatus can include an attachment member and an adjustable flexible member construct. The attachment member can have a flexible member holder. The adjustable flexible member construct can have first and second ends and a body defining at least one passage portion. The first and second ends can be passed into and through the at least one passage portion via first and second openings associated with the at least one passage portion of the adjustable flexible member construct to form a pair of loops. The attachment member can be configured to be coupled to at least one of the formed pair of loops. The adjustable flexible member construct can be positioned about the sternum and can be reduced to compress the fractured or sectioned sternum. | 03-27-2014 |
20140135898 | IMPERMEABLE GRAFT FABRIC COATING AND METHODS - Composite grafts and implantable medical devices include a polymeric layer and a non-porous silicone coating that includes a two-part dispersion of silicone material in an organic solvent. The polymeric layer has a first surface and a second surface, where the first surface and the second surface are positioned on opposite sides of the polymeric layer, and where the first surface is the blood-contacting surface and the second surface is the tissue-contacting surface. The non-porous silicone coating includes a two-part dispersion of silicone material in an organic solvent. The silicone coating is disposed on at least the first surface of the polymeric layer such that the at least first surface or a portion thereof has a substantially reduced permeability or is entirely impermeable. The coating does not substantially increase the thickness of the medical device and reduces the surface friction of the medical device while making the graft layer impermeable to fluids. Methods of making the implantable medical device and methods of repairing or treating a defective vessel in an individual, including treating AAA and thoracic aneurysm, are also provided. | 05-15-2014 |