12th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160081755 | AUTOMATIC MACHINE SETTINGS FOR CUSTOMIZED REFRACTIVE SURGERY - An ophthalmic apparatus includes a resting member configured to provide rest for a human patient, and an ophthalmic device configured to perform one or more procedures with respect to an eye of the patient resting on the resting member, where the one or more procedures include at least one of an eye-surgical, therapeutic and diagnostic procedure. The apparatus also includes a user interface device configured to receive log-in data from a user, and a controller configured to access stored user profile data based on the log-in data and configure one or more configurable components of the apparatus in accordance with the accessed user profile data. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081756 | Method of cleaning and sanitizing medical instruments and accessories and apparatus therefor - A method of cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools or surgical instruments and accessories in general, and a device configured to implement the method. The method includes the use of a an abrasive cleaning material, which is emitted under pressure and at high speed to abrade and remove substances that adhere to the surfaces of the instruments and accessories, and the pressure of which can be regulated according to the type of surface to be cleaned. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081757 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMAGE GUIDED ACCURACY VERIFICATION - A method includes receiving during a first time interval associated with a path of motion of a dynamic body, image data associated with a plurality of images of the dynamic body. The plurality of images include an indication of a position of a first marker coupled to a garment at a first location, and a position of a second marker coupled to the garment at a second location. The garment is coupled to the dynamic body. During a second time interval, an image from the plurality of images is automatically identified that includes a position of the first marker that is substantially the same as a position of a first localization element relative to the dynamic body and a position of the second marker that is substantially the same as a position of the second localization element relative to the dynamic body. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081758 | METHOD FOR PLACING IMPLANT USING ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A method for placing an implant on a patient in a robotic surgical procedure using a robotic system. During the robotic surgical procedure, a navigation system tracks the patient. The navigation system also provides information to the robotic system to guide movement of a cutting tool to remove material from the patient such that a cut surface is created to receive the implant. The implant is then robotically placed on the cut surface. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081759 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STEREOSCOPIC DEPICTION OF IMAGE DATA - Three-dimensional depiction of image information is provided during minimally invasive surgery carried out by an endoscope by detecting an operation region of the using a sensor device in three dimensions. Stereoscopic image data is generated from the 3D-data acquired from the sensor and is visualized on a suitable display device. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081760 | ASSISTING APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING A USER DURING AN INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURE - The invention relates to an assisting apparatus ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081761 | SHAPE SENSOR AND TUBULAR INSERTION SYSTEM - A shape sensor comprises a shape sensor main body which comprises an optical fiber capable, a detection object section, and a light detecting section to detect the detection light and which is capable of measuring a shape of a measurement target object by utilizing a change in characteristics of the light detected through the detection object section in accordance with a change in curvature of the optical fiber when the optical fiber curves; and a curving direction regulating section which is provided on at least a part of the optical fiber along an optical axis thereof and regulates a curvable direction of the optical fiber to a desired direction; wherein the curving direction regulating section is a core member which is disposed in at least a part of the shape sensor main body along the light propagating direction of the optical fiber and whose main curving direction is regulated. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081762 | MUSCULAR-SKELETAL TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - At least one embodiment is directed to a tracking system for the muscular-skeletal system. The tracking system can identify position and orientation. The tracking system can be attached to a device or integrated into a device. In one embodiment, the tracking system couples to a handheld tool. The handheld tool with the tracking system and one or more sensors can be used to generate tracking data of the tool location and trajectory while measuring parameters of the muscular-skeletal system at an identified location. The tracking system can be used in conjunction with a second tool to guide the second tool to the identified location of the first tool. The tracking system can guide the second tool along the same trajectory as the first tool. For example, the second tool can be used to install a prosthetic component at a predetermined location and a predetermined orientation. The tracking system can track hand movements of a surgeon holding the handheld tool within 1 millimeter over a path less than 5 meters. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081763 | PATHOLOGY LOCALIZER AND THERAPEUTICAL PROCEDURE GUIDE SYSTEM - A pathology localizer and therapeutical procedure guide system comprising an elongate strip ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081764 | ULTRASONIC TIP FOR ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF DENTAL TREATMENT WITH SAID ULTRASONIC TIP - The invention provides an ultrasonic tip in titanium for ultrasonic instrument, and further provides a method of dental treatment of peri-implantitis using an ultrasonic tip operable to cooperate with an ultrasonic instrument to transmit ultrasonic vibrations to a surface of a dental implant to be treated, said implant and said ultrasonic tip being made of titanium. The present invention guarantees a safe and complete debridement of most implants for the dental treatment of peri-implantitis, and for the maintenance of the implant surface after such a treatment. Designed in pure titanium, like most dental implant in the market, the tip of the present invention advantageously avoids the transfer of material on the implant and the alteration of the surface, thereby preventing the risk of bacterial recontamination. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081765 | A PRECISION SURICAL GUIDANCE TOOL SYSTEM AND DELIVERY METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING DENTAL IMPLANTS - A system, apparatus, device, tools, kit and method is provided for the preparation of the jawbone and insertion of dental implants. The apparatus includes a universal and reusable clamping device and removable components for the clamp which allow for precision surgical preparation and implantation of dental implants into the jawbone. According to some embodiments, an apparatus is provided that includes a platform; one or more frames connected to the platform, wherein the frames include a clamp arm that extend to opposing sides of the bone; and one or more fixation cleats on each arm; wherein the apparatus includes one or more features for positioning the platform, for changing a position of the platform, for changing an angle of a component of the platform or any combination thereof, following the securing of the clamp arms to the bone and prior to the procedure. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081766 | Corded Dental Handpiece - An improved dental handpiece is described. The handpiece has a reverse radius grip and an angled bulkhead for attachment of a power cord. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081767 | Dental Retainer - An orthodontic device for retaining teeth in position, or for making minor adjustments to tooth position. The dental retainer includes a rigid lingual portion or arch, and a more flexible and comfortable labial portion or arch, arranged so as to allow the cutting surfaces of the upper and lower molar teeth to meet. Small protrusions of harder material may be located on the inner surface of the labial portion to fit between the teeth in order to prevent relapse of tooth position. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081768 | ARCH EXPANDING APPLIANCE - The present disclosure provides method, systems, and devices for expanding arch of teeth. A device for expanding an arch of teeth of a patient can include a removable shell formed of a first material having a number of cavities formed therein. The number of cavities are shaped to receive teeth of a patient. A device for expanding an arch of teeth of a patient can include an arch element extending from the removable shell in a lingual direction and across an arch width of the removable shell. The arch element can be formed of the first material and a second material that is a different material than the first material, can be designed to expand an arch of the teeth of the patient, and can have a width specific to a stage of a treatment plan. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081769 | ARCH ADJUSTMENT APPLIANCE - The present disclosure provides method, systems, and devices for adjusting an arch of teeth. An appliance includes a removable shell formed of a first material having a number of cavities formed therein, wherein the number of cavities are shaped to receive teeth of a patient, and an arch element extending from the removable shell in a lingual direction and across at least a portion of the arch width of the removable shell, wherein the arch element is designed to expand an arch of the teeth of the patient, wherein the arch element has a width specific to a stage of a treatment plan. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081770 | ABUTMENT HAVING A CORE | 2016-03-24 |
20160081771 | CONDENSING SKELETAL IMPLANT THAT FACILITATE INSERTIONS - A dental implant that facilitates insertion includes a body having a coronal end and an apical end opposite the coronal end. An implant-prosthetic interface region is provided adjacent the coronal end. A tapered region is adjacent the apical end. A variable profile helical thread extends along the tapered region. The thread becomes broader in the apical-coronal direction and higher in the coronal-apical direction. The threads include an apical side, a coronal side and a lateral edge connecting them. The variable profile thread includes an expanding length of the lateral edge while the distance of the lateral edge from the base is reduced in the direction of the coronal end. The implant also has a gradual compressing tapered core, a self drilling apical end with a spiral tap, and a coronal end with and inverse tapering. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081772 | DENTAL RESTORATION - The invention relates to a dental restoration, having a base which in particular comprises an implant ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081773 | DENTAL IMPLANT - A dental implant includes a fixture having a shaft hole in an upper portion thereof and implanted into a jawbone; and an abutment having a lower coupling shaft part and an upper mounting part, the lower coupling shaft part being inserted into the shaft hole of the fixture and being elastically coupled to the fixture, and the upper mounting part allowing a prosthesis to be mounted thereto, wherein the lower coupling shaft part of the abutment includes: a shock-absorbing part having at least two coupling legs with a cutout portion formed between the coupling legs; a coupling part formed on the outer surface of the shock-absorbing part; and a deformation control part projecting inwardly from the coupling legs and defining a width (d | 2016-03-24 |
20160081774 | INSTRUMENT FOR HANDLING A DENTAL PART - The instrument ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081775 | Bone Implant Drill - A bone implant drill includes a bearing received in a sleeve. A transmission shaft includes a rod extending through the bearing and a transmission member formed on an end of the rod and received in the sleeve. The other end of the rod extends beyond the sleeve. A cutting rod includes a cutter, a coupling member received in the sleeve, and a positioning member between the cutter and the coupling member. The cutter and the coupling member are provided on two ends of the cutting rod respectively. The coupling member includes second teeth releasably engageable with first teeth on a free end of the transmission member. An elastic element is mounted in the sleeve. The elastic element includes a first end mounted around the coupling member and abutting the positioning member. The elastic element further includes a second end mounted around the transmission member and abutting the bearing. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081776 | FEMALE PART FOR FORMING A RELEASABLE CONNECTION TO A MALE PART THAT IS CONFIGURED TO BE FASTENED IN THE MOUTH - The female part for forming a releasable connection to a male part ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081777 | ZIRCONIA SINTERED BODY, ZIRCONIA COMPOSITION, ZIRCONIA PRE-SINTERED BODY AND DENTAL PROSTHESIS - A zirconia sintered body is provided in which the strength between layers of powders is improved. A flexural strength of a test sample of the zirconia sintered body, measured pursuant to JISR1601, is not less than 1100 MPa. The test sample is formed by preparing a plurality of zirconia powders, each containing zirconia and a stabilizer that suppresses phase transition of zirconia, the zirconia powders differing in a composition, layering the zirconia powders to form a zirconia composition, and sintering the zirconia composition to form a zirconia sintered body. The flexural strength is measured such that a load point is positioned at a boundary of the zirconia powders, the boundary traversing the test sample of the sintered body along a direction of load application. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081778 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING AND/OR TRACKING A STATE OF AN ELECTRONIC TOOTHBRUSH OR AN OPERATION OF THE ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH - A method and apparatus for sensing and/or tracking the state of an electronic toothbrush or an operation of the electric toothbrush, the apparatus including a sensor configured to sense a vibration sound generated from the electric toothbrush; and a controller configured to compare a vibration frequency from the sensed vibration sound and a reference frequency and determine the load state and/or the operation of the electric toothbrush. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081779 | Solar powered dental hygiene device - A solar powered dental hygiene device is described and includes a hollow handle including a switch disposed an outer surface; a cleaning assembly including a head, a brush type cleaning unit rotatably disposed on the head, and a neck extending out of the head and configured to releasably secure to the handle; a solar module disposed on the outer surface of the handle and configured to generate electrical power in response to light; a rechargeable battery disposed in the handle and configured to store the electrical power wherein the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the switch; a drive source disposed in the handle and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery; and a rotation member disposed in the handle and electrically connected to the drive source. The cleaning unit is configured to rotate in response to an activation of the rotation member. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081780 | POROUS MATERIAL FOR INSERTION CLEANING OF INSTRUMENTS - A porous material for insertion cleaning of instruments is provided, such porous material including an at least partially open-cell foam body and a surface configured to enable an instrument having contaminants to be inserted into the body. The body may be configured to substantially grip the instrument to remove a substantial portion of the contaminants from the instrument. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081781 | Method to reduce or eliminate breath odors and aftertaste by inserting an apparatus into the mouth - A stainless steel apparatus with edges to enable the users teeth to hold in place. The metal is processed by an electropolishing passivation process to make it stronger and more effective. The edges are coated with a non toxic plastic coating which may or may not contain a stainless steel mixed plastic. Various sizes and shapes can be used to make the apparatus. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081782 | Dosage Projectile for Remotely Treating an Animal - The invention relates to a dosage projectile for administering an active agent to an animal, the projectile configured to contain an active agent and having a frangible shell adapted to fragment on impact with an animal to deliver the active agent to the animal and produce a plurality of shell fragments associated with the animal after impact to provide a visible mark on the animal. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081783 | COMPOSITE PROSTHETIC DEVICES - The present disclosure provides composite prosthetic devices comprising two or more layers of electrospun polymers and methods of preparation thereof. In some embodiments, the two or more layers can be porous and in other embodiments, one or more components is nonporous. The composite prosthetic devices can comprise various materials and the properties of the prosthetic devices can be tailored for use in a range of different applications. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081784 | IVC Filter with Translating Hooks - A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion. A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion of the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081785 | SPRING LOCK IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR DEVICE - An implantable medical device includes a plurality of legs and, preferably, a circumferential array of support elements. The legs have anchoring elements at their distal ends. The anchoring elements are formed from a turn of the wire forming the legs, while piercing elements are formed by the extremities of the wire. The loops formed in this manner hold the piercing elements in the desired position and orientation during use of the filter assembly and also provide resiliency to counter any effects of movement of the filter assembly caused by movement or changes in the vessel in which the filter assembly is deployed. The anchoring elements can also straighten during removal of the filter assembly, thereby facilitating the removal of the filter even after endothelialisation. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081786 | IMPLANTABLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING SPECIFIC IMPURITIES FROM FLUIDS SUCH AS BLOOD - Systems and methods utilize semipermeable nanotubes in conjunction with application of controlled electrical potentials across semipermeable nanotube walls allow selective transport of charged impurities (e.g., charged impurities, ions, etc.) from a fluid into these nanotubes. Impurities collected in these nanotubes can then be removed from the fluid, (e.g., blood) as a waste stream. A collection of semipermeable nanotubes each carrying a waste stream can be aggregated and merged into a ureter for excretion thereby providing an artificial kidney system. Sensors that detect/measure various impurities may be included in the system to feed information to a microprocessor to inform on concentrations of impurities, and thereby control electrical potentials applied to the system. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081787 | VASCULAR REPAIR DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - A vascular repair device assembly includes a main prostheses, first internal prostheses, an optional second internal prostheses, and at least two sub-prostheses. Methods for delivering vascular repair devices include delivering a vascular repair device through a blood vessel to the aneurysm site, aligning a proximal open end of a main prosthesis cranially to the site of the aneurysm patient and directing a distal end of at least one additional one vascular repair device through a proximal end of at least a first internal lumen, and aligning the proximal end of the additional vascular repair device into a distal end of the at least one sub-prosthesis. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081788 | VASCULAR GRAFTS WITH MULTIPLE CHANNELS AND METHODS FOR MAKING - A wall, for example the wall of a vascular graft, has multiple channels within it. The channels may be used to hold drugs or reinforcing fibers. The channels may have a predetermined roughness. The channels may be formed by coextrusion using a soluble material, for example, to define the channels and then dissolving them to open the channels in the extrudate. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081789 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING SOFT TISSUE TO A BONE - A method and apparatus for coupling a soft tissue implant into a locking cavity formed within a bone is disclosed. The apparatus includes a member to pull the soft tissue implant into a femoral tunnel. The member includes a suture having first and second ends which are passed through first and second openings associated with the longitudinal passage to form a pair of loops. A collapsible tube is positioned about the suture. Application of tension onto the suture construction causes retraction of the soft tissue implant into the femoral tunnel and the collapse of the tube to form an anchor. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081790 | REINFORCEMENT INSERT FOR TISSUE GRAFT - Devices and methods for reinforcing tissue grafts are described herein. In one embodiment, an implant is described that includes a proximal end portion having a through-hole formed therein, a distal end portion, and a reinforcing insert disposed in the through-hole. The insert includes a proximal face, a distal face opposed to the proximal face, a first upper surface extending between the proximal and distal faces and having a generally convex shape that abuts against at least a portion of a sidewall of the through-hole, and a second lower surface extending between the proximal and distal faces and having a generally concave shape. The second lower surface and portions of the sidewall of the through-hole not abutted by the first upper surface form a reinforced through-hole of the implant. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081791 | INTRAOCULAR PSEUDOPHAKIC CONTACT LENSES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various intraocular pseudophakic contact lenses are disclosed. For example, an intraocular pseudophakic contact lens can include a first optical lens and multiple anchors. The first optical lens is configured to at least partially correct a residual refractive error in an eye. The anchors are configured to be inserted through an anterior surface of an intraocular lens into lens material forming a second optical lens of the intraocular lens in order to secure the intraocular pseudophakic contact lens to the intraocular lens. The anchors can be configured to couple the intraocular pseudophakic contact lens to different types of intraocular lenses, including intraocular lenses not specifically designed to be coupled to or receive the intraocular pseudophakic contact lens. The intraocular pseudophakic contact lens could also include at least one drug-eluting device located on the first optical lens and configured to deliver at least one medication. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081792 | Intraocular Cell Migration Inhibition System - Generally, an intraocular implant and methods for treating an ocular condition. In particular, an intraocular implant which implanted between an intraocular lens and the surface of the posterior capsule of the eye inhibits migration of residual lens epithelial cells after cataract surgery by providing structural barriers to reduce posterior capsule opacification of the eye. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081793 | INDUCTIVE COIL SENSOR FOR VISION CORRECTIVE APPARATUS AND METHODS THEREFOR - An ocular adaptive lens prosthesis apparatus is provided. In some implementations the apparatus includes a tunable liquid crystal lens encapsulated in the ocular prosthesis with control electronics and a power source. The tunable liquid crystal lens is driven in response to a convergence signal to provide accommodation. In some embodiments the tunable liquid crystal device corrects other visual shortcomings of the natural eye. The ocular prosthesis has a remote programmable tunable liquid crystal lens controller configured to recalibrate the tunable liquid crystal lens to compensate for dynamic adaptation of the eye over time. A coil is employed to transmit a convergence signal between a pair of ocular prostheses in a dual eye vision correction system. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081794 | IN SITU ADJUSTABLE OPTICAL MASK - Implantable corneal and intraocular implants such as a mask are provided. The mask can improve the vision of a patient, such as by being configured to increase the depth of focus of an eye of a patient. The mask can include an aperture configured to transmit along an optical axis substantially all visible incident light. The mask can further include a transition portion that surrounds at least a portion of the aperture. This portion can be configured to switch from one level of opacity to another level of opacity through the use of a controllably variable absorbance feature such as a switchable photochromic chromophore within a polymer matrix. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081795 | INTRAOCULAR LENS INSERTION DEVICE - A cartridge for an intraocular lens insertion device is disclosed. An example cartridge may include an intraocular lens insertion cartridge body having a distal end and a proximal end and configured to receive an intraocular lens for insertion into a patient's eye through an incision; the intraocular lens insertion cartridge body having an inner surface comprising at least one polymeric material having a hardness greater than about 50D and an elongation at break greater than about 150%; the inner surface of the intraocular lens insertion cartridge body defining an at least partially tapering insertion pathway disposed within the intraocular lens insertion cartridge body and extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the intraocular lens insertion cartridge body. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081796 | REMOVABLE MIDDLE EAR IMPLANT SENSOR - A middle ear implant includes a first interface portion configured to interface with a first structure of a middle ear of a patient, a second interface portion configured to interface with a second structure of the middle ear of the patient, a shaft that connects the first and second interface portions, a carrier plate removably mounted in one of the first or second interface portions, and a removable sensor disposed at one end of the shaft, between the shaft and one of the first interface portion or the second interface portion. The removable sensor is configured to provide a DC signal output indicative of static pressure on the sensor based on placement of the sensor between the first and second structures, and provide an AC signal output indicative of a frequency response of the implant. The removable sensor is disposed at a portion of the carrier plate. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081797 | Progenitor endothelial cell capturing with a drug eluting implantable medical device - A medical device for implantation into vessels or luminal structures within the body is provided. The medical device, such as a stent and a synthetic graft, is coated with a pharmaceutical composition consisting of a controlled-release matrix and one or more pharmaceutical substances for direct delivery of drugs to surrounding tissues. The coating on the medical device further comprises a ligand such as an antibody or a small molecule for capturing progenitor endothelial cells in the blood contacting surface of the device for restoring an endothelium at the site of injury. In particular, the drug-coated stents are for use, for example, in balloon angioplasty procedures for preventing or inhibiting restenosis. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081798 | TENSIONING DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USE - A tensioning device is provided comprising a locking device. The locking device comprises a locking enclosure comprising a groove and a locking pin comprising teeth. The tensioning device further comprises a suture comprising first and second portions. The first and second portions of the suture and the locking pin are positioned within the groove of the locking enclosure and the locking pin is movable within the groove between a first, outer position in which the teeth are disengaged from the suture so that the locking device is movable along the first and second portions of the suture and a second, inner position in which the teeth are engaged with the suture so that the locking device is not movable along the suture. Methods for treating mitral valve regurgitation are also provided. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081799 | STENT MEMBER, ARTIFICIAL VALVE, AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING THE SAME - In various embodiments, a stent member is provided. The stent member may include a self-expanding stent frame defining in its expanded position a central annular opening along a longitudinal axis, the opening extending from a first end to a second end of the stent frame. The stent member may include at least one anchoring structure extending radially outwards from the second end of the stent frame. The stent member may further include a biocompatible coating on the stent frame. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081800 | MEDICAL DEVICE, KIT AND METHOD FOR CONSTRICTING TISSUE OR A BODILY ORIFICE, FOR EXAMPLE, A MITRAL VALVE - A device, kit and method may employ an implantable device (e.g., annuloplasty implant) and a tool to implant such. The implantable device is positionable in a cavity of a bodily organ (e.g., a heart) and operable to constrict a bodily orifice (e.g., a mitral valve). Tissue anchors are guided into precise position by an intravascularly deployed anchor guide frame and embedded in an annulus. Constriction of the orifice may be accomplished via a variety of structures, for example by cinching a flexible cable or anchored annuloplasty ring, the cable or ring attached to the tissue anchors. The annuloplasty ring may be delivered in a generally elongated configuration, and implanted in an anchored generally arch, arcuate or annular configuration. Such may move a posterior leaflet anteriorly and an anterior leaflet posteriorly, improving leaflet coaptation to eliminate mitral regurgitation. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081803 | BONE GRAFT MATERIALS AND METHODS OF USE - Osteoinductive and osteoconductive compositions for bone graft which utilize less allograft tissue, and methods for their production, are provided. The compositions and methods contain a combination of fibers of demineralized bone matrix from allograft bone and fibers of non-allograft bone material. The fibers of non-allograft bone material comprise non-fibrous demineralized bone matrix particles embedded within or disposed on the fibers of non-allograft bone material. The non-allograft fibers of the composition contain a bone void filler of collagen and one or more ceramics embedded with demineralized bone matrix particles. In some embodiments, the composition also contains a bioactive agent. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081804 | Aspirating Implants and Method of Bony Regeneration - Devices and methods for in situ drawing, filtering and seeding cells from the marrow of surrounding bone into a fusion cage without any of the challenges mentioned above. Various implants and devices with aspiration ports that enable in-situ harvesting and mixing of stem cells. These devices may include spinal fusion cages, long bone spacers, lateral grafts and joint replacement devices. Each device utilizes at least one aspiration port for harvesting of stem cell-containing marrow via aspiration from adjacent bony elements. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081805 | PATIENT-SPECIFIC CRANIOFACIAL IMPLANTS - Disclosed herein are patient-specific craniofacial implants structured for filling bone voids in the cranium as well as for simultaneously providing soft tissue reconstruction and/or augmentation for improved aesthetic symmetry and appearance. Pterional voids or defects generally result from a chromic skull deformity along with a compromised temporalis muscle or soft tissue distortion from previous surgery. When muscle atrophy occurs in the pterion, temporal hollowing generally results where there would be soft tissue but for the atrophy. The patient-specific temporal implants herein are configured to have an augmented region adjacent the temporal region of the cranium in order to account for and correct any such temporal hollowing. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081806 | PROSTHESIS - A temporo-mandibular joint prosthesis comprising: a first part for attaching to a temporal bone; a second part for attaching to a mandible bone; and a mechanism linking the first part and the second part. The mechanism defines a range of motion of the first part relative to the second part for when the first and second parts are attached to a temporal bone and a mandible bone, respectively. The mechanism includes a rotary joint providing a rotational range of motion of the first part relative to the second part; and a first slider joint providing a first translational range of motion of the first part relative to the second part. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081807 | ARTICULAR CARTILAGE REPAIR - A scaffold is provided which facilitates integration of both bone and cartilage at an osteochondral lesion, thereby acting as a tissue engineered interface or tissue engineered junction between the two different tissues. The method and systems for engineering this interface may be acellular or may be loaded with cells prior to use. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081808 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING SURGICAL PROCEDURES INVOLVING CUSTOM MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Systems and methods for planning surgical procedures involving custom medical implants that can involve the selection, design and/or creation of custom medical implants and/or the selection, modification, and/or design of custom surgical procedures related to those implants. Certain embodiments allow implants to be selected, designed, created, or otherwise customized and then placed in patients using non-standard surgical techniques. The invention provides greater flexibility in implant use by allowing a surgeon to revise, create, or otherwise select surgical techniques for custom implants and, ultimately, provide better treatment in a greater variety of medical circumstances. Certain embodiments of the invention involve computer assisted surgery to provide for implant-related surgery involving non-standard surgical steps and/or implants. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081809 | MATRIX IMPLANT - Implants for the fusion or fixation of two bone segments are described. For example, the implants can be used for the fusion or fixation of the sacroiliac joint. The implants can have a matrix structure, have a rectilinear cross-sectional area, and have a curvature. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081810 | IMPLANTS FOR BONE FIXATION OR FUSION - Implants for the fusion or fixation of two bone segments are described. For example, the implants can be used for the fusion or fixation of the sacroiliac joint. The implants can include fenestrations, have a rectilinear overall cross-sectional area, and have a curvature. Some implants can also be used to rescue failed implants. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081811 | INTERVERTEBRAL SPINAL IMPLANT AND METHOD - A spinal implant is provided. The spinal implant comprises a body configured for implantation between two adjacent vertebrae, and comprises a retaining member movable between a first position where the retaining member is in an unexpanded configuration and a second position where the retaining member is in an expanded configuration. The retaining member comprises a tissue contacting surface configured to engage a lamina of at least one of the adjacent vertebrae. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081812 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface and includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one cavity that is oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. At least one indicia is disposed with the implant body to facilitate orientation of the implant body with the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081813 | INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROSTHESIS AND METHOD - The present disclosure generally relates to an intervertebral disc prosthesis for partially or totally replacing an organic intervertebral disc. The disc prosthesis includes an interbody device, a face plate and a pair of locking mechanisms for achieving dual fixation in the cephalad and caudal direction. Methods according to the present disclosure achieve such dual fixation in a single fixation step. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081814 | SPINAL IMPLANT DEVICE - A spinal fusion device that is expandable. The device features a top and bottom surface for engaging adjacent vertebrae, a hollow center for stacking of bone or bone growth material, and a slidable mechanism with grooves for expanding or unexpanding the device. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081815 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - The present invention provides an intervertebral implant for implantation in a treated area of an intervertebral space between vertebral bodies of a spine. The implant includes a spacer portion having an inferior and superior surface, wherein the inferior and superior surfaces each have a contact area capable of engaging with anatomy in the treated area, and the inferior and superior surfaces define a through-hole extending through the spacer body. The present invention further provides holes extending from a side portion to the inferior and superior surfaces of the spacer portion and a plate portion rigidly coupled to the spacer portion, wherein the plate portion contains holes for receiving screws. A fastener back out prevention mechanism adapted on the plate to prevent the back out of the fasteners from the holes and to secure the spacer to the plate of the intervertebral implant. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081816 | DISTRACTIBLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - A distractible intervertebral implant configured to be inserted in an insertion direction into an intervertebral space that is defined between a first vertebral body and a second vertebral body is disclosed. The implant may include a first body and a second body. The first body may define an outer surface that is configured to engage the first vertebral body, and an opposing inner surface that defines a rail. The second body may define an outer surface that is configured to engage the second vertebral body, and an inner surface that defines a recess configured to receive the rail of the first body. The second body moves in a vertical direction toward the second vertebral body as the second body is slid over the first body and the rail is received in the recess. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081817 | INTERVERTEBRAL DISC AND INSERTION METHODS THEREFOR - A method of inserting an intervertebral disc implant into a disc space includes accessing a spinal segment having a first vertebral body, a second vertebral body and a disc space between the first and second vertebral bodies. The method includes securing a first pin to the first vertebral body and a second pin to the second vertebral body, using the first and second pins for distracting the disc space, and providing an inserter holding the intervertebral disc implant. The method also desirably includes engaging the inserter with the first and second pins, and advancing the inserter toward the disc space for inserting the intervertebral disc implant into the disc space, whereby the first and second pins align and guide the inserter toward the disc space. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081818 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUMBAR AND LUMBOSACRAL FUSION - A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least a first cavity and a second cavity. The cavities are oriented to implant fasteners in alignment with an oblique surgical pathway relative to a bilateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an anterior portion of an intervertebral space of the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081819 | ACETABULAR IMPLANT ALIGNMENT DEVICES AND METHODS - A trial medical instrument for aligning an acetabular component, comprising: a first portion configured to fit within a patient's acetabulum; and a second portion extending from the first portion; wherein the second portion extends from the first portion in a direction that mimics a shape formed by a femoral implant component coupled with an acetabular implant component when a femur to which the femoral implant component is coupled is in a position relative to an acetabulum to which the acetabular implant component is coupled that is near an extent of a typical range of motion of the femur. As used herein, the phrase “extent of a typical range of motion” describes typical angular displacements of a femur as usually limited by patient anatomy. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081820 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE INTERVERTEBRAL STAPLE DISTRACTION DEVICES - Multiple, small, staple-like supports are inserted through a small tube into the disc space then rotated into position on the edge of the vertebral bodies. The tooth-like geometry of the proximal and distal faces of these staples mates with the outer edge of the vertebral body, extending past the front of the endplate anteriorly. The staples have teeth that dig into the endplate on the inside of the rim as well. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081821 | VARIABLE STIFFNESS PROSTHETIC FOOT - Prosthetic feet that provide for variable and adjustable stiffness are provided. A foot element can include a tongue portion defined or formed by a slot in the foot element that at least partially separates the tongue portion from a remainder of the foot element. The tongue portion can be operably connected to the remainder of the foot member to increase the stiffness of the foot member or operably disconnected from the remainder of the foot member to increase the flexibility of the foot member. The prosthetic foot further includes a mechanism for adjusting whether the tongue portion is operably connected or disconnected from the remainder of the foot member. The mechanism can be selectively actuated to adjust the stiffness of the foot element in dorsiflexion and/or plantarflexion and/or to adjust the degree to which the tongue portion is allowed to flex relative to the remainder of the foot member. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081822 | LOW-POWER METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COOLING PROSTHETIC LIMB SOCKET BASED ON PHASE CHANGE - A prosthesis includes a socket for receiving a residual limb, the socket having a socket wall defining a limb-receiving surface; a heat pipe including a working fluid and a wicking structure, the heat pipe having a socket section and a heat sink section, the heat pipe extending along its length through the socket wall proximate to or exposed at the limb-receiving surface, wherein the working fluid has a boiling point of from about 0° C. to 90° C. such that the working fluid is adapted to evaporate to form vapor under the influence of the heat of a residual limb in the socket thus drawing heat from and cooling the residual limb. A heat sink section of the heat pipe passes through the heat sink, the heat sink reducing the temperature of the working fluid. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081823 | ENDOPROSTHESIS WITH PREDETERMINED CURVATURE FORMED BY TRI-TETHERS - Described are various embodiments of an improved endoprosthesis that includes a generally tubular graft, a plurality of independent stent hoops connected to the graft and at least one suture. The at least one suture connects one apex of one stent hoop to two apices of another stent hoop to reduce a predetermined distance between distinct stent hoops so that in a released configuration in a body vessel, the stent-graft is curved away from the longitudinal axis to conform to the body vessel and reduce formation of a gap between one end of the stent-graft with an inner surface of the body vessel. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081824 | CRIMPING POLYMER SCAFFOLDS - A polymer scaffold is crimped to a balloon while the polymer material is in a thermodynamically unstable state, or a transient state including crimping shortly after a tube or scaffold processing step that imparts memory to the material, or shortly after rejuvenation of the scaffold. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081825 | HEAT-TREATED BRAIDED INTRAVASCULAR DEVICES AND METHODS - A process for making a product including an expandable member is provided. The process can include braiding a plurality of wires to form a tubular structure that is capable of being manipulated such that a region of the tubular structure changes in diameter from a first dimension to a second dimension different from the first dimension. The process can also include initially heat-treating the tubular structure while the region is in the first dimension, changing the diameter of the tubular structure such that the region achieves the second dimension, and subsequently heat-treating the tubular structure while the region is in the second dimension. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081826 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER FILTER LAYER - Implantable medical devices and method for making and using implantable medical devices are disclosed. An example implantable medical device may include a tubular body having a plurality of openings formed therein. A filter layer may be disposed along an outer surface of the tubular body. The filter layer may include a shape memory material. The filter layer may be capable of allowing fluids to pass therethrough and may be resistant to tissue ingrowth. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081827 | THERMAL PROCESSING OF POLYMER SCAFFOLDS - Methods are disclosed including thermally processing a scaffold to increase the radial strength of the scaffold when the scaffold is deployed from a crimped state to a deployed state such as a nominal deployment diameter. The thermal processing may further maintain or increase the expansion capability of the scaffold when expanded beyond the nominal diameter. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081828 | VACUUM CHAMBER AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING MATERIAL INTO A STENT STRUT - An apparatus for loading material into a stent strut can comprise a chamber capable of maintaining an internal pressure below pressure external to the chamber. The chamber carries within it the stent and the material to be loaded into a lumen within the stent strut. Pressure within the chamber is decreased. The decreased pressure can draw the material into lumen. The decreased pressure can draw air out of the lumen so that, after a subsequent increase in pressure in the chamber, the material is drawn into the lumen. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081829 | AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY REPAIR DEVICE AND METHOD - The present application concerns embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatus for treating aortic insufficiency. Disclosed methods, systems and apparatus can also be used to treat aortic root dilation. Certain embodiments include a percutaneous or minimally invasively implantable prosthetic device, such as a stented graft, that is configured to be implanted in the sinus of Valsalva (the aortic sinuses) and anchored within one or both of the coronary arteries. An expandable prosthetic heart valve can then be implanted in the previously implanted prosthetic device. In patients suffering from root dilation, another percutaneous or minimally invasively implantable graft can be implanted within the ascending aorta. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081830 | POLYMERIC IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - Delivery systems for a polymeric tubular implant, kits that include such delivery systems, and methods of treating patients by implanting tubular implants using the delivery systems. The delivery systems include an inner shaft, an expandable member slidably disposed about the inner shaft and configured to receive the tubular implant, and a tubular outer shaft disposed about the inner shaft. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081831 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR GASTRIC VOLUME CONTROL - A gastric balloon includes a scaffold structure, one or more internal inflatable compartments within the scaffold structure, and one or more inflatable bladders formed over the space-filling compartment. The gastric balloon may be deployed transesophageally using a gastroscope and is inflated in situ, preferably using a combination of liquid and gas inflation media. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081832 | METHODS ALLOWING PYLORIC SPHINCTER TO NORMALLY FUNCTION FOR BARIATRIC STENTS - A prosthesis that when implanted in the gastrointestinal tract does not impede the normal function of the pyloric sphincter. In some instances, the prosthesis is implanted as part of, or after, a sleeve gastrectomy procedure. The prosthesis includes a stent with an outer surface and a polymeric cover fully covering the outer surface of the stent. The stent includes a proximal stent flange; a proximal stent segment extending distally from the proximal stent flange; and an enlarged stent segment extending distally from the proximal stent segment. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081833 | INSTRUMENT INTENDED TO BE USED TO MODIFY THE VOLUME OF THE STOMACH OF A PATIENT - The invention relates to an instrument ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081834 | Finger Orthosis - A finger orthosis for moving a joint of a finger is provided. The finger orthosis includes a first cuff configured to couple to a first finger portion, a second cuff configured to couple to a second finger portion, and an actuator member coupled to said first and second cuffs, said actuator member configured to provide relative rotation between said first and second cuffs when a force is applied to said actuator member. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081835 | PROPRIOCEPTIVE ORTHOSIS FOR SUPPORTING A JOINT - An extra-light orthosis includes a woven elastic fabric sleeve, shaped to exert compression forces on a member on either side of and on a joint, and a plate fixed onto an inner face of the sleeve to come into direct contact with the skin on the joint, the plate including an elastic fabric layer onto which a layer of polymer gel is adhered, an annular part shaped to surround the top of a joint protruding area, and a tab extending from an outer edge of the annular part, in an axial direction of the sleeve, the plate adhering to the skin such that, under the effect of the compression forces exerted by the sleeve, when the sleeve is longitudinally stretched, the plate remains stretched and applies tensile forces locally to the skin parallel to the surface of the skin, toward the center of the annular part and of the joint. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081836 | ORTHOTIC FOOT SUPPORT - A dynamic orthotic support ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081837 | FOOTWEAR - Provided is footwear whereby it is possible to desirably carry out correction and stretching of a transverse arch of a foot. A transverse arch pressure part which protrudes such that a cross-section in the width direction is an arc shape is formed between portions in a foot contact surface of an article of footwear directly below the ball of the large toe and the ball of the little toe , and a pair of runners which do not support the ball of the large toe or the ball of the little toe are formed in the foot contact surface directly below the ball of the large toe and the ball of the little toe. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081838 | ANKLE SUPPORT BRACE (ASB) AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a custom or pre-fabricated ankle support brace providing tri-planar control of the ankle foot structure and allows for free plantar dorsi flexion. The ankle support brace comprises a stirrup-shaped brace body composed of reinforcement strips and a closure mechanism. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081839 | Ankle-Foot Orthosis and Method of Manufacture - An ankle-foot orthosis for a lower leg, ankle, and foot of a patient, the ankle-foot orthosis including: a foot plate; a calf-cuff member; and a strut member extending between the foot plate and the calf-cuff member, the strut member coupling to a posterior side of the foot plate and the calf-cuff member, the strut member being formed from layers of carbon fiber and at least one layer of a thermoplastic material. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081840 | COMPRESSION FOOT GARMENT, AND THERAPEUTIC METHOD FOR REDUCING HEEL PAIN - A compression foot garment is integrally knit of a body yarn, and adapted for wear on a foot of a user. The foot garment incorporates first and second high compression zones, and a compression release zone between the high compression zones. The first high compression zone is adapted for applying substantially circumferential compression to the foot below the plantar fascia between the calcaneus and metatarso-phalangeal joints and generally around the midfoot. The second high compression zone is adapted for applying substantially circumferential compression to the foot above the calcaneus and generally around an ankle of the user. The first and second high compression zones may comprise elastic yarns integrated with the body yarn. The compression release zone is adapted for applying reduced compression to the foot in an area between the first and second high compression zones. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081841 | ADJUSTABLE LORDOSIS ORTHOPEDIC INSERT FOR A BACK BRACE - An adjustable lordosis orthopedic insert and method of adjusting the lordosis orthopedic insert for an anatomy of a patient has a first support member configured to support a lordosis of a user's spine and a second adjustable member permanently connected to the first support member. The second adjustable member also has a relatively movable other end with a plurality of lordotic position settings to match corresponding first support member lordotic attachment positions to enable the first support member to conform to a desired setting angle. Fasteners extend through the first support member and the second adjustable member to permanently fix one of the plurality of lordotic position settings to configure the first support member at the desired lordosis setting angle. When appropriately adjusted to a setting angle, the lordosis orthopedic insert can be mounted within the flexible padded covering member for fixation to an appropriate back. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081842 | DORSAL LUMBAR EXTENSION BRACE WITH TENSIONING SYSTEM - A spinal brace having a waist or abdominal portion, a dorsal lumbar insert, shoulder straps, and one or more cable tensioning systems that enables a user to tighten the waist or abdominal portion while at the same time tightening the shoulder straps to encourage extension. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081843 | Wrist-Hand-Finger Orthosis - A wrist-hand-finger orthosis ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081844 | Arm sling for an infant - A belt, a band affixed to the front of the belt, and a strap affixed to the side or rear of the belt comprises an arm sling for an infant. The belt wraps around the infant's abdomen and fastens together with a fastening element, such as a hook-and-loop fastener. The infant's arm is inserted into the band in front of the infant. The strap that is attached to the side or rear of the belt then wraps across the upper arm in a loop, and fastens to the belt in front to immobilize the arm against the infant's body. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081845 | ANTI-SNORE NASAL MODULATOR - Disclosed is a nasal modulator that reduces or eliminates snoring. The disclosed nasal modulator is placed in the nasal passages and modulates air in an approximate frequency range of snoring. This modulation of inhaled air disrupts the vibration of respiratory structures by being out of phase with the normal resonance of these structures. The resonant air pressure wave is also out of phase with the inhaled modulated air. This cancellation of pressure waves and vibration of structures inhibits the loud auditory result associated with snoring. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081846 | ARRANGEMENT FOR HEATING A PATIENT SUPPORT - An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a patient support cushion and a heating device that is integrated in the patient support cushion. The apparatus also has a temperature sensor that is integrated in the patient support cushion and a patient support cushion controller. The patient support cushion controller controls the heating device that is integrated in the patient support cushion based on an actual temperature value detected by the temperature sensor and a predetermined temperature value. The patient support cushion controller controls heating of the patient support cushion by the heating device based on a closed control loop that includes the heating device that is integrated in the patient support cushion and the temperature sensor that is integrated in the patient support cushion. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081847 | 3D-NONWOVEN - The invention relates to a three-dimensional nonwoven material which reduces the temperature at specific body parts to a small extent and, as a result, causes a fat-burning action and can therefore reduce fat directly as a result of the removal of energy at said body parts and/or indirectly as a result of specific mechanisms of lipometabolism. In addition, a skin-firming effect can also be caused by the temperature reduction. The invention is characterized in that the body points are defined and the lipolytic, fat-burning and/or skin-firming effect can be reinforced further in the form of the combination of the 3D nonwoven material with lipolytic, fat-burning and/or skin-firming active substances. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081848 | COOLING ELEMENTS WITH BANDS - A kit for cooling the blood in the carotid arteries includes a cervical immobilization collar and a cooling element. The cooling element may include a body-facing panel attached on a body-facing surface to a lining layer, an outward-facing panel, and cooling material disposed between the body-facing panel and the outward facing panel. The cooling material may comprise urea and Carbamakool™ in an amount sufficient to produce a temperature of 20° F. to 35° F. within a minute of activation when measured on the body-facing surface of the body-facing panel. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081849 | THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY DEVICE - A system for storing and delivering a predetermined amount of fluid includes a syringe including a barrel, a flange disposed at the proximal end of the barrel, and a plunger assembly configured to be received in the lumen of the barrel. The plunger assembly includes a piston and a plunger rod. The plunger rod is removably couplable to the piston at the distal end of the plunger rod and includes a thumb press flange at the proximal end of the plunger rod. The system further includes a stop feature that is removably couplable to the syringe or the plunger assembly. The stop feature is configured to arrest distal advancement of the plunger assembly relative to the syringe when the plunger assembly reaches a predetermined position relative to the syringe. The stop thus ensures that a predetermined amount of fluid remains in the barrel. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081850 | PRESSURE CONTROL IN PHACOEMULSIFICATION SYSTEM - A surgical system comprises a pressurized irrigation fluid source; an irrigation line fluidly coupled to the pressurized irrigation fluid source; a hand piece fluidly coupled to the irrigation line; an irrigation pressure sensor located at or along the pressurized irrigation fluid source or irrigation line; and a controller for controlling the pressurized irrigation fluid source. The controller controls the pressurized irrigation fluid source based on a reading from the irrigation pressure sensor and an estimated flow value modified by a compensation factor. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081851 | OPHTHALMOLOGICAL LASER METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a femtosecond laser ophthalmological apparatus and method that creates a flap on the cornea for LASIK refractive surgery or for other applications that require removal of corneal and lens tissue at specific locations, such as in corneal transplants, stromal tunnels, corneal lenticular extraction and cataract surgery. The femtosecond laser is transferred from the main cabinet to a hand piece module via a rotating mirror set module. In the hand piece, the femtosecond laser beam is scanned and guided to the patient's eye. The ablation pattern is based on dividing the area of the ablation area into a matrix grid made up of cells. Predetermined ablation pattern is completed in an individual cell before moving on to the next cell until ablation is complete in the entire matrix grid mapped on the ablation area. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081852 | METHOD OF ALTERING THE REFRACTIVE PROPERTIES OF AN EYE - The present invention relates to a method of altering the refractive properties of the eye, the method including applying a substance to a cornea of an eye, the substance configured to facilitate cross linking of the cornea, irradiating the cornea so as to activate cross linkers in the cornea, and altering the cornea so as to change the refractive properties of the eye. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081853 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TILT - A method of generating three dimensional shapes for a cornea and lens of an eye, the method including illuminating an eye with multiple sections of light and obtaining multiple sectional images of said eye based on said multiple sections of light. For each one of the obtained multiple sectional images, the following processes are performed:
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20160081854 | STEERABLE LASER PROBE - A steerable laser probe may include an actuation structure, a nosecone fixed to the actuation structure by one or more links and one or more link pins, a housing tube having a first housing tube portion with a first stiffness and a second housing tube portion with a second stiffness, and an optic fiber disposed in the housing tube and the actuation structure. A compression of the actuation structure may be configured to gradually curve the housing tube and the optic fiber. A decompression of the actuation structure may be configured to gradually straighten the housing tube and the optic fiber. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081855 | STEERABLE LASER PROBE - A steerable laser probe may include a handle having a handle distal end and a handle proximal end, a plurality of actuation controls of the handle, a housing tube having a housing tube distal end and a housing tube proximal end, and an optic fiber disposed within an inner bore of the handle and the housing tube. An actuation of an actuation control of the plurality of actuation controls may gradually curve the housing tube. A gradual curving of the housing tube may gradually curve the optic fiber. An actuation of an actuation control of the plurality of actuation controls may gradually straighten the housing tube. A gradual straightening of the housing tube may gradually straighten the optic fiber. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081856 | PROTECTION DEVICE FOR A WELDER - A welder protection device comprising a shell and a transparent front cover for protection of a wearer of the welder protection device, and an auto-darkening optical filter. The welder protection device further comprises a retracting mechanism arranged to move the optical filter optical filter from an active position to a retracted position and vice versa. In the active position the optical filter lies inside the welder protection device and in the wearer's field of view, and in the retracted position the optical filter lies inside the welder protection device and outside the wearer's field of view. | 2016-03-24 |