50th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 44 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110306991 | ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The present invention provides an anastomosis device which includes an elongate center pin having proximal and distal ends. The proximal end is configured to be graspable using a grasping tool. A grip mechanism is located at the distal end for crimping a suture. The device includes an outer sleeve having a passageway therethrough to receive therein the elongate center pin. A suture having a suture needle is attached to a first end of the center pin and a second end of the suture is formed into a pre-formed knot mounted on the sleeve. The device includes a suture release mechanism having a passageway extending therethrough to receive the outer sleeve therein. The suture release mechanism slides along the sleeve between a first position in which the suture release mechanism is spaced from the distal end and a second position such that movement of the suture release mechanism from the first position to the second position dislodges the pre-formed knot off the sleeve. A free end of the suture, which was attached to a suture needle but cut lose after the suture has been passed through the tissue being sutured, is crimped by the crimp mechanism. The pre-formed knot is dislodged such that the crimped end of the suture is located within the pre-formed knot and pulling the suture through the knot tightens the pre-formed knot on the suture. | 2011-12-15 |
20110306992 | INSTRUMENTS FOR DELIVERING TRANSFASCIAL SUTURES, TRANSFASCIAL SUTURE ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF TRANSFASCIAL SUTURING - An instrument for delivering a suture transfascially may include a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and a pair of needles that are moveable to an extended position beyond the end of the shaft. One or more sutures are carried by the instrument and may be delivered transfascially. A transfascial suture assembly includes a suture having a first segment, a second segment, and an intermediate segment therebetween. A force distributing member is locatable at the intermediate segment. Suture retainers may be provided at the end of each suture segment, and may have a connection that is moveable relative to the portion of the suture segment connected therewith. A method of delivering transfascial sutures includes inserting a twin-needle instrument loaded with one or more sutures into an abdominal cavity and deploying, from within the abdominal cavity, the suture carrying needles through a soft tissue repair patch and then through at least part of the abdominal wall. | 2011-12-15 |
20110306993 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING ARTERIOVENOUS (AV) FISTULAS - A system for creating an arteriovenous (AV) fistula comprises a vessel access sheath having a hollow interior and an exit port, a side access needle catheter configured to fit within the hollow interior of the sheath, a needle configured to be inserted into a blood vessel through the side access needle catheter, a toggle delivery catheter configured to fit within the hollow interior of the sheath, and a toggle apparatus configured to be delivered into a vessel through the toggle delivery catheter. The toggle apparatus comprises a shaft and a toggle member pivotably attached to a distal end of the shaft. A source of RF energy or resistive heat energy may be provided for application to the toggle member and/or to a heater insert in the toggle delivery catheter, for the purpose of creating the fistula. | 2011-12-15 |
20110306994 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING END-TO-END ANASTOMOSIS - Herein is provided an anastomosis device which includes a cylindrical support housing having a tapered section being formed of a plurality of compliant fingers integrally formed around the circumference of an end of the cylindrical section which can flex at their connection point to the cylindrical section. Each compliant finger holds a suture needle. The device includes a push rod having a cam head at one end of the rod section. The cam head is located adjacent to the tapered portion. In operation the anastomosis device is aligned with the anatomical tubular structure undergoing an anastomosis process. When a back end of the push rod is pushed towards the tapered section of the support housing, the cam head section bears against an inner surface causing each compliant finger to flex radially outwards forcing the suture needles to simultaneously pierce the wall of the anatomical tubular structure. | 2011-12-15 |
20110306995 | MATERIAL REMOVAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A catheter having a tubular body and a rotatable shaft disposed within a lumen of the tubular body. A cutting element is coupled to the rotatable shaft, the cutting element having a cutting edge, the cutting element and rotatable shaft being longitudinally moveable within the tubular body between a stored position in which the cutting element is positioned distal of a side opening and a cutting position in which the cutting element is contained within the lumen of the tubular body and longitudinally aligned with the side opening. The cutting element is configured to extend through the side opening and to cut material from the wall of a vessel at a treatment site as the catheter is pulled proximally through the treatment site. The catheter may optionally have a rotating distal tip with an abrasive surface. The catheter includes a collection chamber positioned proximally of the cutting window. | 2011-12-15 |
20110306996 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF COMPRESSED NERVES - Disclosed herein is a system for releasing a ligament. In one embodiment, the system includes a proximal handle, a tubular body, and a flexible body. The tubular body includes a proximal end and a distal end. The handle is coupled to the proximal end. The flexible body extends through the tubular body and includes a tissue cutting portion. The flexible body or tubular body is longitudinally displaceable to move the tissue cutting portion between a non-deployed state and a deployed state. | 2011-12-15 |
20110306997 | DEVICES FOR CREATING PASSAGES AND SENSING FOR BLOOD VESSELS - Devices and methods are disclosed for creating passages in tissue and detecting blood vessels in and around the passages. The devices may be used to create channels for altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of an individual, particularly individuals having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In addition, the devices may be used to sample tissue during biopsy or other medical procedures where perforating a blood vessel could result in injury to a patient. | 2011-12-15 |
20110306998 | TROCAR SYSTEM - A trocar system is described. The trocar system allows for penetration into the patient's laparoscopic cavity while also allowing visualization once an imaging device (e.g., a laparoscope) is inserted into the hollow shaft of the trocar. Attached to a distal end of the trocar shaft is a tip portion, which may be comprised of a transparent material, and which allows for general visualization upon penetration into the patient's laparoscopic cavity. The tip may include a conical shape with at least one blade (e.g., preferably at least two blades) protruding longitudinally along a peripheral surface thereof. The blades may be comprised of a metallic material, e.g., preferably similar to the trocar shaft material, and may be securely attached (e.g., preferably welded) to the trocar shaft. The transparent tip may be caged by the blades and the trocar's shaft and may also be glued to the blades and trocar shaft as well. The metallic blades provide numerous advantages, such as but not limited to, assisting in the penetration through the patient's abdominal wall, while at the same time securing the conical transparent tip portion to the trocar's shaft and thus reducing the risk of breakage and/or unintended detachment therefrom. | 2011-12-15 |
20110306999 | STIMULATION OF SPECIFIC ACUPUNCTURE POINTS FOR VISION IMPROVEMENT - This invention relates to the stimulation of a specific combination of 5 acupuncture points including EX-HN5 (taiyang), BL59 (fuyang), BL2 (cuanzhu), GV20 (baihui), and LI4 (hegu) and its effectiveness in improving vision in the treatment of anisometropic amblyopia. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307000 | PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER DIRECTED INTRAVASCULAR OCCLUSION DEVICES - The present invention provides an improved vascular occlusion device having improved flexibility and retention of the type fabricated from braided tubular metal fabric having an expanded preset configuration and an elongated collapsed reduced diameter configuration for delivery through a catheter to a treatment site and shaped to create an occlusion of an abnormal opening in a body organ or vessel, the woven metal fabric having a memory property whereby the medical device tends to return to said expanded preset configuration when unconstrained. The device further including at least one disk portion adjacent a body cylindrical portion formed from the fabric and having a transition diameter between the disk and cylindrical portion, significantly smaller than the diameter of the disk and the diameter of the cylindrical portion. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307001 | OSCILLATING TISSUE DISSECTOR - Provided is a tissue dissector that includes: a tube having a proximal end and a distal end; a rod disposed within the tube, ribs attached to the rod and extending outside of the tube; a housing disposed at the proximal end of the tube; an actuator disposed in the housing, to rotationally oscillate the rod with respect to the tube; and a first seal disposed around the rod, to prevent fluid from entering the tube. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307002 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION SYSTEM - An embolic protection system having a guidewire for advancing through a vasculature; an embolic protection filter having a filter body with a distal end and a proximal end, the filter body providing for a collapsed configuration and an expanded deployed configuration. The embolic protection filter body has a guidewire path for slidably receiving the guidewire to permit movement of the filter relative to the guidewire when the filter | 2011-12-15 |
20110307003 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING FORMATION OF BLOOD CLOTS IN THE LEFT ATRIUM - An implantable liner device for preventing formation of blood clots in a left atrium of a patient's heart. The liner device includes a liner body configured, in some embodiments, to cover a portion of an interior surface of the left atrium, the liner body forming a first opening sized for placement about pulmonary vein ostiums of the left atrium and a second opening for fluid alignment with a mitral valve of the left atrium. The liner body can self-expandable from a collapsed state appropriate for percutaneous delivery to the atrium to an expanded state, with the expanded state having a shape appropriate for covering the portion of the interior surface of the left atrium. The liner body can have a cap-like shape, and can be formed of mesh, fabric, braided material, and biological material such as tissue. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307004 | Tourniquet - The present invention relates generally to first aid articles and more specifically tourniquets suitable for one handed application. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a tourniquet having a base defining first and second ends. A constricting band is attached to and extends from the first end of the base. A handle is engaged with the constricting band. The constricting band engages a self cinching buckle which includes polygonal frame member and a self cinching member engaged with the polygonal frame member. A hook member is attached to the first end of the base and is configured to engage the polygonal frame member. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307005 | Selectable Handle Biasing - Devices and related methods are disclosed that generally relate to surgical devices provided for use in various surgical procedures. In some embodiments, the surgical devices can include a handle housing and an elongate shaft having opposed jaws disposed at a distal end thereof. The handle housing can have a handle portion and a trigger configured to pivot relative to the handle portion to open and close the opposed jaws. A biasing switch can generally be disposed in and/or on the handle housing and can be selectively movable between a first configuration in which the opposed jaws are biased to an open position, and a second configuration in which the opposed jaws are biased to a closed position. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307006 | VASCULAR ACCESS CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices and related methods are disclosed that generally involve closing of an arteriotomy using a vascular access closure device that is deployed within the artery and closes the arteriotomy or arterial wound from the inside. The device can be biodegradable and/or self-expandable, and can optionally be formed of a shape memory polymer or a shape memory skeleton having a blood impermeable skin disposed therearound. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307007 | Compound Barb Medical Device and Method - A compound barb medical device is provided which includes an elongated body having at least one barb formed along the length of the body, the barb defining an inner surface with a first portion disposed at a first orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body, and a second portion disposed at a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. Optionally, the barb defines a third portion disposed at a third orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. A method for forming a compound barb on a medical device is also provided. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307008 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REINFORCING NON-USE OF A PACIFIER - A system of pacifiers adapted for reinforcing weaning of a child from pacifier use and comprising a plurality of pacifiers, each pacifier having successively appropriately smaller sized baglet portions, each pacifier having substantially identical appearing and feeling handle portions and substantially identical appearing and feeling mouth guard portions for reinforcing comfort of the child during weaning, each pacifier alternatively further comprising associated indicia for corresponding with the stages or chapters of a predetermined story, illusion or other method of weaning a child from pacifier use wherein the person employing a method of the patent either secretly, or as part of an overall calming context, introduces substitute smaller baglet pacifiers as previous larger baglet pacifiers, successively in order largest to smallest, along with the predetermined emotionally reassuring story as to disposition of previous pacifiers as necessary to calm the child. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307009 | EAR INSERT FOR RELIEF OF TMJ DISCOMFORT - A prosthesis for insertion in an ear to reduce pain resulting from TMJ disorders. The ear insert has a predefined shape conforming to the shape of the ear canal when the jaw is in an open position. The ear insert supports the TMJ and associated secondary musculature to reduce strain in the TMJ area, including the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and the temporo-mandibular joint itself. The insert is hollow in the inside to permit hearing and is made of a rigid material which retains the shape of the ear canal. A scalloped indenture extends across a surface of the ear insert positioned behind the tragus. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307010 | INTERSPINOUS DEVICE AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING - In an interspinous device made of an allograft, the device is machined to define a substantially rectangular structure with flat major surfaces and rounded upper and lower notches for engaging the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae and provide consistent structures that abut multiple surfaces of the spine. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307011 | SPINOUS PROCESS STAPLE WITH INTERDIGITATING-INTERLOCKING HEMI-SPACERS FOR ADJACENT SPINOUS PROCESS SEPARATION AND DISTRACTION - A Spinous Process (SP) staple including a top claw, a bottom claw, a staple pin pivotally connecting the top claw and the bottom claw, a ratchet mechanism that limits an opening force of the top claw with respect to the bottom claw, a first hemi-spacer positioned on the top claw and a second hemi-spacer positioned on the bottom claw. Upon the stapling of two adjacent spinous processes, the SP staple claws approximate, and the first and second hemi-spacers interdigitate, interlock, and unite to become a single interspinous process spacer which can be wedged between two adjacent spinous processes. Adjacent spinous process separation and/or distraction leading to spinal canal decompression and alleviation of the symptoms of spinal stenosis are accomplished. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307012 | Spinous Process Cross-Link - A prosthetic spinous process cross-link implant for the replacement of a posterior vertebral element. The implant includes a cross link body member with a pair of adjustable link arms connected to the cross link body to size the implant to specific anatomical configurations. The implant includes a rod clamp that is spring loaded to a forward position such that capturing a spinal rod on to the adjustable link arms to achieve a snap on effect thereby increasing the ease of installation. A plurality of spinous process cross-link implants can be assembled as a kit wherein the set includes a group of spinous process type yokes and bridge type yokes each group including both fixed and variable sized implants. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307013 | ADAPTIVE SPINAL ROD AND METHODS FOR STABILIZATION OF THE SPINE - An adaptive spinal rod is provided for connecting levels of an adaptive stabilization system to support the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion. Embodiments of the adaptive stabilization rod include a ball having an anchor system, a deflection system, a vertical rod system and a connection system. The deflection system provides adaptive stabilization and load-sharing. The adaptive spinal rod connects different levels of the construct in a multilevel construct. The adaptive spinal rod cooperates with the deflection system to further reduce stress exerted upon the bone anchors and spinal anatomy. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307014 | SPINAL FIXATION ROD MADE OF TITANIUM ALLOY - A spinal fixation titanium alloy rod fixes a plurality of spinal-fixing screws embedded and fixed in vertebrae of a human body. The rod is cylindrically shaped, has a sufficient length for coupling with the spinal-fixing screws, and has a diameter adjusted to 4 to 7 mm. In the titanium alloy constituting the rod, Nb content is 25 to 35 percent by weight, Ta content is such that the Nb content+0.8×Ta content ranges from 36 to 45 percent by weight, Zr content is 3 to 6 percent by weight, and the remainder is Ti and unavoidable impurities, excluding vanadium. The titanium alloy is manufactured by swaging processing at a cross-sectional reduction rate of at least 90%, and aging the swaged titanium alloy by heating at a temperature of 600 to 800K, preferably 700 to 800K, for 43.2 ks to 604.8 ks. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307015 | ADAPTIVE SPINAL ROD AND METHODS FOR STABILIZATION OF THE SPINE - An adaptive spinal rod is provided for connecting levels of an adaptive stabilization system to support the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion. Embodiments of the adaptive stabilization rod include a ball having an anchor system, a deflection system, a vertical rod system and a connection system. The deflection system provides adaptive stabilization and load-sharing. The adaptive spinal rod connects different levels of the construct in a multilevel construct. The adaptive spinal rod cooperates with the deflection system to further reduce stress exerted upon the bone anchors and spinal anatomy. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307016 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STABILIZATION OF BONE STRUCTURES - A dynamic bone stabilization system is provided. The system may be placed through small incisions and tubes. The system provides systems and methods of treating the spine, which eliminate pain and enable spinal motion, which effectively mimics that of a normally functioning spine. Methods are also provided for stabilizing the spine and for implanting the subject systems. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307017 | DYNAMIC SPINAL STABILIZATION ASSEMBLY WITH SLIDING COLLARS - A dynamic spinal stabilization assembly includes a rod having a plurality of slidable collars thereon. The rod is mounted to at least one of the relevant bone anchoring element(s) via the collars. The collars are spaced from one another such that the bone anchoring element engages at least two collars. The collars may be arranged on the rod so that adjacent collars are longitudinally spaced from one another by a distance not more than one-half the length of the rod-receiving channel in the relevant bone anchoring element. There may be elastic elements slidably disposed on the rod between adjacent collars. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307018 | ADAPTIVE SPINAL ROD AND METHODS FOR STABILIZATION OF THE SPINE - An adaptive spinal rod is provided for connecting levels of an adaptive stabilization system to support the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion. Embodiments of the adaptive stabilization rod include a ball having an anchor system, a deflection system, a vertical rod system and a connection system. The deflection system provides adaptive stabilization and load-sharing. The adaptive spinal rod connects different levels of the construct in a multilevel construct. The adaptive spinal rod cooperates with the deflection system to further reduce stress exerted upon the bone anchors and spinal anatomy. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307019 | System for Treating Bone Fractures - According to one example embodiment, a radius fixation plate includes a body portion configured to conform to a radius bone between a first extensor compartment and a second extensor compartment and dimensioned such that the body portion does not violate the first extensor compartment or the second extensor compartment. A first fixation device is configured to traverse through a first opening of the body portion and engage at least part of a radial styloid of the radius bone. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307020 | MAGNETIC TARGETING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The present invention describes a magnetic targeting system suitable for guiding a biocompatible device to a target area within the body (in vivo) and method of using the same. The system includes a targeting member having a steering material and is attached to the biocompatible device. The system also includes at least one anchoring member constructed and arranged for the inclusion of a magnetic material effective for influencing the traversal of the steering material, in vivo. The magnetically influenced anchoring member interacts with the targeting member such that the biocompatible device is positionable relative to the target area. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307021 | BONE CAVITY SUPPORT STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY - An assembly for deploying a stranded support structure implant within a bone cavity to support the bone which defines the cavity comprises a support structure implant and an insertion tool. The support structure implant is formed from interlaced wires which extend from a first end of the structure towards an opposite second end. The structure flares outwardly from the first end to a maximum transverse dimension at a wide point between the first and second ends, and tapers inwardly between the wide point and the second end to a constant cross-section throat portion at the second end. The structure includes (i) a clip for controlling the spacing between the wires at the first end of the structure, in which the clip carries one of a spigot and a socket, and (ii) a ring clamp at the second end to retain the wires at the second end, in which the ring clamp has at least one clamp engagement formation. The insertion tool includes a probe end which carries the other of a spigot and a socket, so that the probe end and the clip can engage one another by means of the cooperating spigot and socket. An actuator moves the probe end relative to the tool engagement portion to cause the length of the implant to increase and its width to decrease. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307022 | BLOOD OXIDATION INHIBITING APPARATUS - [Problem to be Solved] A compact and light weight, and inexpensive blood oxidation inhibiting apparatus which uses fluid activating bodies, being capable of inhibiting oxidative stress on the blood of a human body is provided. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307023 | NEURAL MODULATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A system for designing a therapy or for treating a gastrointestinal disorder or a condition associated with excess weight in a subject comprising at least one electrode configured to be implanted within a body of the patient and placed at a vagus nerve, the electrode also configured to apply therapy to the vagus nerve upon application of a therapy cycle to the electrode; an implantable neuroregulator for placement in the body of the patient beneath the skin layer, the implantable neuroregulator being configured to generate a therapy cycle, wherein the therapy cycle comprises an on time during which an electrical signal is delivered, the electrical signal comprising: a) a set of pulses applied at a first selected frequency of about 150-10,000 Hz, wherein each pulse of the set of pulses has a pulse width of at least 0.01 milliseconds and less than the period of the first selected frequency. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307024 | Signal Analysis in Implantable Cardiac Treatment Devices - Methods and devices for cardiac signal analysis in implantable cardiac therapy systems. Several signal processing and/or conditioning methods are shown including R-wave detection embodiments including the use of thresholds related to previous peak amplitudes. Also, some embodiments include sample thresholding to remove extraneous data from sampled signals. Some embodiments include weighting certain samples more heavily than other samples within a sampled cardiac signal for analysis. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307025 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AVOIDING NEURAL STIMULATION HABITUATION - An embodiment relates to a method for delivering a vagal stimulation therapy to a vagus nerve, including delivering a neural stimulation signal to non-selectively stimulate both afferent axons and efferent axons in the vagus nerve according to a predetermined schedule for the vagal stimulation therapy, and selecting a value for at least one parameter for the predetermined schedule for the vagal stimulation therapy to control the neural stimulation therapy to avoid physiological habituation to the vagal stimulation therapy. The parameter(s) include at least one parameter selected from the group of parameters consisting of a predetermined therapy duration parameter for a predetermined therapy period, and a predetermined intermittent neural stimulation parameter associated with on/off timing for the intermittent neural stimulation parameter. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307026 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MONITORING EFFICIENCY OF PACING - Various systems, methods, devices and arrangements are implemented for use in pacing of the heart. One implementation is directed to methods and systems for determining a pacing location in the right ventricle of a heart and near the His bundle. A pacing signal is delivered to the location in the right ventricle. The pacing signal produces a capture of a left ventricle. Properties of the capture are monitored. Results of the monitored capture are used to assess the effectiveness of the delivered pacing signal as a function of heart function. The heart function can be, for example, at least one of a QRS width, fractionation and a timing of electrical stimulation of a late activation site of a left ventricle relative to the QRS. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307027 | DEVICE AND IMPLANTATION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS - The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of GERD. Individuals with GERD may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient's lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient's lower esophageal sphincter, in accordance with certain predefined protocols. The presently disclosed devices have a simplified design because they do not require sensing systems capable of sensing when a person is engaged in a wet swallow and have improved energy storage requirements. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307028 | DEVICE AND IMPLANTATION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS - The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (tLESRs). Individuals with tLESRs may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient's lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient's lower esophageal sphincter, in accordance with certain predefined protocols. The presently disclosed devices have a simplified design because they do not require sensing systems capable of sensing when a person is engaged in a wet swallow and have improved energy storage requirements. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307029 | Brain stimulation methods for treating central sensitivity - Methods are disclosed for stimulating targeted regions of a brain to alleviate symptoms, treat conditions and/or modify brain activities associated with central sensitivity in a subject. The methods may include selecting a subject suffering from central sensitivity, identifying regions of the brain involved in central sensitivity, and stimulating one or more of these regions of the brain. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307030 | Methods for Evaluating and Selecting Electrode Sites of a Brain Network to Treat Brain Disorders - The present invention involves methods and systems for treatment of brain disorders using neuromodulation of brain networks. Implantation occurs by selecting sites which modulate the network in selected manners, or are modulated by a stimulus in a particular manner that is relevant to treatment of the network. The candidate locations within a brain region are evaluated in relation to how these are indirectly modulated by stimulation at a different brain region. Treatment of one or more brain networks associated with a brain disorder is realized with a consideration of network dynamics and coupling effects such as indirect stimulation of non-target regions. A brain modulation system (BMS) increases, decreases, or otherwise modulates network regional activity in a differential manner. Therapy and electrode locations are adjusted using sensed data and target implantation criteria related to the brain network model. Linking rules be derived during the implantation procedure and used in the subsequent adjusting of the therapy of regions of a brain network. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307031 | LEAD EXTENSION WITH INPUT CAPABILITIES - A lead extension useful in deep brain stimulation treatment includes a body portion having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the proximal end receives a stimulation signal from a generator. A lead interface is disposed at the distal end to send the stimulation signal to a brain stimulation lead. The lead extension also includes a sensor interface disposed at the distal end to receive an input signal from a sensor that is detached from the stimulation lead and send the input signal to the generator. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307032 | PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES FOR CONTROLLING RATE OF CHANGE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - Techniques are described, for medical devices that deliver electrical stimulation therapy, for controlling a transition from an initial stimulation location or initial stimulation shape to a user-specified target stimulation location or target stimulation shape in order to limit the rate of change of stimulation. One example method includes receiving, via a programmer for an electrical stimulator, user input indicating a target stimulation zone, and controlling the electrical stimulator to transition electrical stimulation from an initial stimulation zone to the target stimulation zone via one or more intermediate stimulation zones. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307033 | CHARGE LEVEL MEASUREMENT - This disclosure describes techniques for estimating an amount of charge on a power source. A processor may determine an uncertainty value associated with a first charge level of a power source and an uncertainty value associated with a second charge level of the power source. Based on the uncertainties, the processor may adjust the first charge level to generate an adjusted charge level. The processor may further adjust the adjusted charge level based on the behavior of the power source. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307034 | Renal Denervation and Stimulation Employing Wireless Vascular Energy Transfer Arrangement - Devices, systems, and methods provide for intravascular or extravascular delivery of renal denervation therapy and/or renal control stimulation therapy. Wireless vascular thermal transfer apparatuses and methods provide for one or both of production of current densities sufficient to ablate renal nerves and terminate renal sympathetic nerve activity, and production of current densities sufficient to induce endothelium dependent vasodilation of the renal artery bed. A common apparatus may be used for both renal ablation and control of renal function locally after renal denervation. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307035 | Phototherapy device - A phototherapy device is disclosed, which is driven by a power supply and includes: an LED module, driven by the power supply to emit therapeutic light; and a polarizer, disposed in a direction toward which the therapeutic light is emitted by the LED module. Accordingly, the phototherapy device according to the present invention can use light of low intensity to achieve therapeutic effect and thereby can be designed in a portable form. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307036 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING COLLAGEN GROWTH - The present invention provides methods for enhancing collagen growth in a subject's skin. In one aspect, for example, such method can include disposing a composition including a plurality of nanodiamond particles dispersed in a cosmetically acceptable carrier onto a subject's skin, applying energy to the plurality of nanodiamond particles such that at least a portion of the energy is absorbed by the nanodiamond particles, and emitting the energy from the nanodiamond particles as IR radiation, and delivering the IR radiation to the skin in order to heat the skin and enhance collagen growth. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307037 | THERMAL THERAPY FOR PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND OTHER AILMENTS - There is provided a method for treating an ailment in a patient comprising: raising a temperature of at least one portion of the patient's body by an unendangering pre-determined amount; holding an increased temperature for the at least one portion for an unendangering pre-determined time period; and repeating the raising and holding steps until a desired results is achieved. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307038 | BARRIERS FOR CONTROLLED USE OF THERAPY SYSTEMS - A therapy system barrier. In various embodiments, the barrier is a liner sized to cover a surface of a housing having a control interface and at least one other face of the housing. In various embodiments, the therapy system barrier hinders proper operation of a related therapy system until the barrier is removed or modified. The barrier may interact with one or more therapy system components to hinder use of the involved therapy system component until a user performs a desired operation. When the barrier is in place, electrical and/or mechanical components of the device may be rendered at least partially inoperative. Also disclosed are methods of using the barrier. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307039 | Device, method and system for treatment of sinusitis - A device, method and system for facilitating treatment of a sinusitis condition, including a heat source configured to deliver an output of heated air to the nasal passages of an individual, and a delivery component having a space through which the heated air output of the heat source may pass, the delivery component being configured for placement in the individual's nostrils. The system provides a heated air output source and one or more delivery components configured and sized to fit within the nostril of an individual, which may be used to deliver one or more courses of heated air to a user's sinuses through a nostril. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307040 | THERAPEUTIC HEAT-TRANSFER PACK - A manufacture for placement against a target site includes a bag containing a bag filling. The bag has an inner surface and an outer surface. The bag filling is in contact with the inner surface. A hydrogel layer adheres to a first portion of the outer surface of the bag. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307041 | COOLING EYE MASK - An eye pack for evaporative cooling of the face proximate to one or more eyes is provided. In one aspect, an eye pack is disclosed comprising a gelatinous foam impregnated with an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol embedded therein, and a barrier affixed to at least one side of the foam, wherein the barrier allows transfer of heat and restricts the transfer of the solution. In another aspect, a cooling eye pack, includes a gelatinous material including glycerin, a hydrophillic polymer, water, at least one paraben, and any one or more of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt; and a head securement adapted to secure the eye pack to a face proximate to one or more eyes of a human. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307042 | ELECTRODE ARRAYS BASED ON POLYETHERKETONEKETONE - Laminated assemblies containing electrode-bearing layers comprised of polyetherketoneketone are useful in the fabrication of implantable medical devices. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307043 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING AN AUTONOMOUS INTRACARDIAC CAPSULE - A system of an autonomous intracardiac capsule and its implantation accessory. The autonomous capsule ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110307044 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OSTIAL STENTING OF A BIFURCATION - A system for treating a bifurcation includes first and second delivery catheters, each having an expandable member. A stent having a side hole is disposed on the second delivery catheter. A portion of the first delivery catheter is disposed under a portion of the stent. The first delivery catheter is slidable relative to the second delivery catheter, and the first delivery catheter passes through the side hole. Expansion of the first expandable member expands a proximal portion of the stent in a main branch vessel, and expansion of the second expandable member expands a distal portion of the stent in a side branch vessel. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307045 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING A BIFURCATION WITH PROVISIONAL SIDE BRANCH STENTING - A system for treating a bifurcation includes first and second delivery catheters, each having an expandable member. A stent having a side hole is disposed on the second delivery catheter. A portion of the first delivery catheter is disposed under a portion of the stent. The first delivery catheter is slidable relative to the second delivery catheter, and the first delivery catheter passes through the side hole. Expansion of the first expandable member expands a portion of the stent and expansion of the second expandable member expands the rest of the stent. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307046 | SELECTIVE STENT CRIMPING - Methods for crimping a stent on an expandable member of a delivery catheter, and devices and methods for treating a bifurcation are disclosed. A method for crimping includes positioning a stent having a first portion and a second portion over the expandable member, and non-uniformly crimping the stent to the expandable member. The method can include routing an elongate shaft under the second portion of the stent and through the side hole so as to be routed external to the first portion. The stent second portion can be crimped so that the elongate shaft can be slidably disposed relative to the stent second portion prior to deployment of the stent. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307047 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TREATING A BIFURCATION - A system for treating a bifurcation includes first and second delivery catheters, each having an expandable member and a stent. The stent on the second delivery catheter has a side hole. A portion of the first delivery catheter is disposed under a portion of the stent on second delivery catheter. The first delivery catheter is slidable relative to the second delivery catheter, and the first delivery catheter passes through the side hole. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307048 | PRE-LOADED MULTIPORT DELIVERY DEVICE - A pre-loaded stent graft delivery device and stent graft, the stent graft delivery device. The stent graft has at least one fenestration or side arm and the fenestration is preloaded with an indwelling guide wire. Indwelling access sheaths are provided within auxiliary lumens of a pusher catheter and dilators are preloaded into the access sheaths along with the indwelling guide wire. A handle assembly at a distal end of the guide wire catheter. The handle includes a multiport manifold with access ports to the auxiliary lumens in the pusher catheter. Upon deployment of the stent graft into the vasculature of a patient, the indwelling guide wire can be used to facilitate cathertisation of a side branch or target vessel through the fenestration or be used to stabilise the access sheath during catheterisation, advancement of the access sheath into the target vessel and deployment of a covered or uncovered stent therein through the access sheath. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307049 | BI-DIRECTIONAL STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A bi-directional stent delivery system includes an inner elongate shaft, a radially expandable prosthesis disposed over the inner elongate shaft, an outer elongate shaft, and a shuttle sheath disposed over the radially expandable prosthesis. The distal portion of the inner shaft is releasably coupled to the distal portion of the shuttle sheath, and the distal portion of the outer shaft is releasably coupled the proximal portion of the shuttle sheath. Distal advancement of the inner shaft advances the shuttle sheath distally when the outer shaft is uncoupled from the shuttle sheath, thereby allowing the prosthesis to radially expand from a proximal end to a distal end. Proximal retraction of the outer shaft retracts the shuttle sheath proximally when the inner shaft is uncoupled from the shuttle sheath, thereby allowing the prosthesis to radially expand from a distal end to a proximal end thereof. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307050 | Laser System And Processing Conditions For Manufacturing Bioabsorbable Stents - The present invention involves laser machining polymer substrates to form a stent with laser parameters that minimize damage to the substrate in a surface region adjacent to the machined edge surface. The wavelength and pulse width are selected for this unique application and they can be controlled to minimize the surface modifications (such as voids, cracks which are induced by the laser-material interaction) which contribute to the variation in mechanical properties with distance from the edge surface, bulk mechanical properties, or a combination thereof. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307051 | Bioerodible Endoprostheses Including Electrochemical Cell - A bioerodible endoprosthesis includes a bioerodible body and a bioerodible electrochemical cell. The bioerodible body includes a bioerodible metal. The bioerodible electrochemical cell includes a cathode, an anode, and an electrolyte between the cathode and the anode. The cathode is adapted to be in electrical contact with at least a first portion of the bioerodible body when the electrochemical cell is activated to accelerate the bioerosion of the first portion of the bioerodible body when the endoprosthesis is implanted within a physiological environment. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307052 | STENT ALIGNMENT DURING TREATMENT OF A BIFURCATION - A system for treating a bifurcation includes a first radially expandable stent and a second radially expandable stent. The first stent has a side hole and a plurality of lateral elements extending from the side hole. The second stent has a plurality of axial elements extending away from the proximal end of the second stent. The axial elements of the second stent interdigitate with the lateral elements of the first stent when both stents have been expanded. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307053 | POLYMER METAL AND COMPOSITE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A device and a method of manufacturing an implantable medical device, such as a stent, are described herein. The device includes a metallic region composed of a bioerodable metal and a polymer region composed of a biodegradable polymer contacting the metallic region. The metallic region may erode at a different rate when exposed to bodily fluids than the polymer region when exposed to bodily fluids. In certain embodiments, the polymer region is an outer layer and the metallic region is an inner layer of the device. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307054 | IMPLANT COATING WITH NUCLEIC ACIDS - One example embodiment of the present invention relates to an implant with a coating or a cavity filling containing a nucleic acid, which i) can inhibit the expression of at least one representative of the Ras gene family by means of RNA interference; or ii) encodes for a nucleic acid that can inhibit the expression of at least one representative of the Ras gene family by means of RNA interference. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307055 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CAPTURING AND FIXING LEAFLETS IN VALVE REPAIR - The present invention provides methods and devices for grasping, and optional repositioning and fixation of the valve leaflets to treat cardiac valve regurgitation, particularly mitral valve regurgitation. Such grasping will typically be atraumatic providing a number of benefits. For example, atraumatic grasping may allow repositioning of the devices relative to the leaflets and repositioning of the leaflets themselves without damage to the leaflets. However, in some cases it may be necessary or desired to include grasping which pierces or otherwise permanently affects the leaflets. In some of these cases, the grasping step includes fixation. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307056 | MEDICAL VALVE IMPLANT FOR IMPLANTATION IN AN ANIMAL BODY AND/OR HUMAN BODY - The invention relates to a medical valve implant for implantation in the animal body and/or human body, comprising a support frame that includes a first end and a second end, which are disposed on opposite ends of the support frame in a main extension direction of support frame. According to the invention, one or more auxiliary devices that are required for implantation and/or that serve a functional purpose for a limited time and are intended to remain in the body after implantation are formed, at least in sections, of a material that can decompose in the body. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307057 | Polymer Adhesive for an Intraocular Lens that Minimizes Posterior Capsule Opacification - Various polymers are provided that can be polymerized in the lens capsule with the ability to covalently bond an intraocular lens implant to the posterior capsule of the eye such that there is no space available between the intraocular lens implant and the lens capsule for lens epithelial cells to proliferate and thereby significantly reducing posterior capsule opacification. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307058 | ACCOMMODATIVE INTRAOCULAR LENS AND METHOD OF IMPROVING ACCOMMODATION - The present invention provides an accommodative intraocular lens (AIOL) system and method for improving accommodation with an intraocular lens. The method involves insertion into the capsular bag of a flexible optic holder comprising a plurality of haptics configured to allow the capsular bag to be sectioned at regular intervals following fusion of the capsular bag. The haptics of the optic holder are designed to allow maximum fusion of the anterior and posterior leaves of the capsular bag following placement of the optic holder in the capsular bag. Following introduction of the optic holder into the capsular bag, the natural or assisted process of fibrosis/fusion of the capsular bag occurs, thereby sealing and securely capturing the haptics within the capsular bag. Subsequently, several cuts are made in the fibrotic capsular bag at intervals between haptics, allowing the haptics to move independently, thereby effectively restoring some of the flexibility that the capsule possessed prior to fibrosis and restoring some of the zonular force on the capsule. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307059 | METHOD OF TENDON REPAIR WITH AMNION AND CHORION CONSTRUCTS - It is described a construct for use in surgical repair of tendon. The construct contains at least one layer of human amnion and chorion tissues and is generally cylindrical with a C-shaped cross-section to allow for ease of implantation over the tendon. Methods for preparing the construct is described. In addition, an improved method for surgical repair of a damaged or diseased tendon using the construct is also described. The improved method reduces adhesions, scar formation, inflammation and risk of post-operative infection. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307060 | IMPLANT SENSORS - Exemplary orthopedic implants are disclosed. The orthopedic implants may include one or more sensors. Exemplary sensors include sensors to monitor bone growth, changes to the implant over time, and proper placement of the implant. The orthopedic implants may include a woven material. Sensor arrangements to detect a state of an item are disclosed. Exemplary states include folded, unfolded, and inflated. Exemplary items include an orthopedic implant and a parachute. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307061 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACET JOINT TREATMENT - A system for treating a facet joint of a patient. The facet joint includes a superior articular face and an inferior articular face. The system includes a resurfacing device, an implant insertion tool and a guide cannula. The resurfacing device is positionable between a superior articular face of a facet joint and an inferior articular face of a facet joint. The implant insertion tool is adapted to engage the resurfacing device. The guide cannula has a passage extending therethrough. The guide cannula passage is adapted to receive at least a portion of the resurfacing device and the implant insertion tool. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307062 | PRE-PACKED CORPECTOMY DEVICE TO IMPROVE FUSION - Corpectomy device comprising outer component, inner component and riser. The outer component includes a first endplate and first structure. The first structure includes a window and seat in communication with the window. The seat defines an opening to be pre-packed substantially with first grafting material. The inner component includes a second endplate and second structure at least partially disposed in the first structure in a first configuration. The second structure is to be pre-packed substantially with second grafting material. The riser has a third tubular structure to be received through the window into the seat to engage at least a portion of the second structure that extends the second structure into a second configuration with respect to the first structure. The third structure is to be pre-packed substantially with third grafting material such that first, second and third grafting material remain pre-packed substantially and in communication in the second configuration. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307063 | Spinal Tissue Distraction Devices - Spinal tissue distraction devices that include at least one guide member for guiding a distraction device to a location between layers of spinal tissue. The guide member has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion is adapted for insertion between the tissue layers and defines a shape of a desired support structure. The distraction device is slidably mounted on the guide member for advancing the distraction device distally along the guide member for insertion of the distraction device between the tissue layers. The distraction device substantially conforms to the shape defined by the distal end portion of the guide member to form a support structure that separates, supports or both separates and supports the tissue layers. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307064 | Methods Of Distracting Tissue Layers Of The Human Spine - Methods of separating and/or supporting layers of tissue in the human spine. Such methods generally comprise inserting at least a distal end portion of a guide member between layers of tissue in the human spine wherein the distal end portion defines a predetermined shape. A distraction device is advanced over at least the distal end portion of the guide member so that the distraction device substantially assumes the predetermined shape of the distal end portion of the guide member to form a support structure between the tissue layers that separates and/or supports the tissue layers. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307065 | ADJUSTABLE VERTEBRAL SPACER FOR VERTEBRAL RECONSTRUCTION - An adjustable vertebral spacer includes a spacer body, a movable member coupled to the spacer body, an adjustment ring mounted on the spacer body and rotatable to move the movable member and to further adjust the combined height of the spacer body and the movable member, a lock ring mounted on the spacer body for locking the movable member to the adjustment ring, and a top endplate coupled to the movable member at the top and tiltable to fit the angle of the adjacent upper vertebral body during surgery operation. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307066 | Spacer with Height and Angle Adjustments for Spacing Vertebral Members - A device to space vertebral members that may include a deploying device with a first member with an elongated first shaft and a first body at an end of the first shaft, a second member with an elongated second shaft that extends around the first shaft and a second body at an end of the second shaft, and a third member with an elongated third shaft that extends around the second shaft and a third body at an end of the second shaft. The device may include a first plate positioned on a first side of the deploying device, and a second plate positioned on a second side of the deploying device. First, second, and third jointed linkages may be spaced apart along the deploying device and each having a pair of links and each having a first end attached to the first plate, a second end attached to the second plate, and an intermediate joint connecting the pair of links together and being attached to the deploying device. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307067 | TRIAL FEMORAL PROSTHESIS AND ITS USE - Embodiments of the present application relate generally to provisional orthopedic components, and specifically, to a trial system including a cam module ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110307068 | Coating for a CoCrMo Substrate - A coating for a CoCrMo substrate including a first layer located directly on the substrate and including Ta(CoCrMo) | 2011-12-15 |
20110307069 | Rotate-to-advance catheterization system - Apparatus for accessing a bodily passageway, the apparatus comprising:
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20110307070 | STENT FOR REPAIR OF ANASTOMASIS SURGERY LEAKS - A stent for repairing post-anastomasis (e.g., bariatric) surgery leaks is formed by an elongated tube having a proximal flare-shaped flange, an enlarged middle section, and a distal flare-shaped flange, where an exterior surface of the elongated tube is substantially covered with a polymer. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307071 | Joint Prosthesis with Positionable Head - A prosthesis assembly in one embodiment includes a stem configured to be implanted in a bone and including a first coupling portion, a head having a bearing surface configured to mate with at least one of a natural opposing joint component and a prosthetic opposing joint component, the head further having a second coupling portion, a coupler including a third coupling portion and a fourth coupling portion, the third coupling portion configured to couple with the second coupling portion, and an insert including (i) a fifth coupling portion configured to couple with the fourth coupling portion in any of a plurality of rotational orientations in combination with any of a plurality of roll angles and any of a plurality of pitch angles, and (ii) a sixth coupling portion configured to couple with the first coupling portion only when the insert assumes a predetermined rotational orientation with respect to the stem. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307072 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE IMPLANT FOR A BONE CAVITY - A support structure implant for location within a bone cavity to support the bone which defines the cavity is formed from interlaced wires which extend from a first end of the structure towards an opposite second end. The structure flares outwardly from the first end to a maximum transverse dimension at a wide point between the first and second ends and tapers inwardly between the wide point and the second end to a constant cross-section throat portion at the second end. The structure includes a ring clamp at the second end to retain the wires in the throat portion which includes an internal support ring. The ratio of (a) the distance between the internal support ring and the interface between the tapering portion and the throat portion to (b) the diameter of the throat portion is not more than about 1.0. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307073 | Resorbable Scaffolds For Bone Repair And Long Bone Tissue Engineering - Bioresorbable scaffolds for bone engineering, such as repair of bone defects, particularly long bone defects, or augmentation of bone length are described. Scaffolds are porous and comprise multiple side channels. In one embodiment, scaffolds are made from layers of micro-filament meshes comprising polycaprolactone (PCL) or a PCL-composite sequentially laid in incremental 60 degrees of rotation to produce a 0/60/120 degree layering pattern, providing for the formation of interconnected pores. The scaffold can comprise a central channel filled, packed or infused with suitable agents such as bioactive agents. Furthermore, the scaffolds are stiff but yet fracture resistant and with sufficient bending, compressive and torsional strength suitable for bone engineering. The slow degradation of the scaffold is sufficient for the 3D matrix to maintain structure integrity and mechanical properties during the remodelling process. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307074 | BIOMATERIALS FOR USE IN METHODS OF BONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY - This invention relates to biomaterials, said biomaterials for use in methods to control and/or induce bone growth. Particularly, the invention relates to macroporous calcium phosphate biomaterials pre-loaded with certain amounts of osteoclastic activity inhibitors for use in methods to control and/or induce bone growth in primates. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307075 | Intragastric Device for Treating Obesity - The present invention is directed toward an intragastric device used to treat obesity that includes a wire mesh structure capable of changing from a compressed pre-deployment shape to an expanded post-deployment shape with a greatly increased volume. The post-deployment shape contains a light weight at the top and a heavier weight at the bottom to ensure proper positioning within the stomach. In the post-deployment shape, the device contains larger spaces in the upper portion and smaller spaces in the lower portion to sequester food and delay gastric emptying. Alternatively, the device can be enveloped by a membrane containing larger holes at the top and smaller holes at the bottom to sequester food and delay gastric emptying. The device has a dynamic weight where the weight of the device in the pre-feeding stage is less than the weight of the device in feeding or post-feeding stage. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307076 | IN VIVO AND EX VIVO GENE TRANSFER INTO RENAL TISSUE USING GUTLESS ADENOVIRUS VECTORS - A method for treating a renal disease in a subject is disclosed. The method includes administering into a kidney of the subject with an effective amount of a gutless adenoviral vector containing a polynucleotide encoding a therapeutic agent. The gutless adenoviral vector contains the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:13 or SEQ ID NO:15 and expresses the therapeutic agent in a kidney tissue of the subject. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307077 | COMPOSITE ANISOTROPIC TISSUE REINFORCING IMPLANTS HAVING ALIGNMENT MARKERS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A composite implant includes an anisotropic surgical mesh having more stretchability along a first axis and less stretchability along a second axis that traverses the first axis, and an alignment marker overlying a first major surface of the anisotropic mesh and extending along the first axis. The implant includes a first absorbable, anti-adhesion film overlying the alignment marker and the first major surface of the anisotropic mesh, and a second absorbable, anti-adhesion film overlying the second major surface of the biocompatible mesh. The alignment marker is disposed between the first and second absorbable films and the first and second absorbable films are laminated to the anisotropic mesh. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307078 | HYDRAULIC PROSTHETIC JOINT - The present invention relates to artificial limbs generally and to joints for the same. In particular, the present invention provides hydraulic functional units ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110307079 | MULTISCALE INTRA-CORTICAL NEURAL INTERFACE SYSTEM - Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to collect neuro data from an organ, such as a brain. Spikes may be detected using raw neuro data collected from the organ. The spikes may be sorted. Underlying neuronal firing rates may be estimated using the sorted spikes. The neuronal firing rates may be transmitted outside the organ for real time decoding. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307080 | DISTAL LOCK FOR A PROSTHETIC HARD SOCKET - A lock connects the distal end of a liner to the distal end of the hard socket of a prosthetic leg, and limits or prevents air flow into the hard socket through the distal lock mechanism, even when vacuum is established inside the socket. The distal lock normally is latched, but can be conveniently unlatched by swinging a cammed latch handle. The liner pin may be inserted and locked into the distal lock, without the distal lock being unlatched and without losing the internal air seal preventing air flow through passages of the lock. A slidable, biased lock blade, and interaction between slanted surfaces of the blade and the liner pin, allow the pin to slide down, but not up, past the blade. The latch handle does protrude radially outward a significant distance, when the lock is unlatched, but, as soon as the lock is latched, the handle resides against and/or near the outer surface of the lock housing. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307081 | LOCALIZED REINFORCEMENT FOR LAMINATED PANEL E.G., FOR A PROSTHESIS - A laminated panel is formable into a prosthesis. An outer layer of the panel has upper and lower surfaces, and is made of a thermoformable material. An inner layer of the panel has upper and lower surfaces, and is positioned relative to the outer layer such that the lower surface of the inner layer faces the upper surface of the outer layer. At least one reinforcement member has an area representing at most part of the upper surface of the outer layer. The reinforcement member is encapsulated between the inner and outer layers at a selected position relative to the outer layer, locally reinforcing the laminated panel. A prosthesis for a foot of a user made from a laminated panel, and a method of forming a prosthesis for a foot of a user with an outer layer of thermoformable material and an inner layer, are also described. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307082 | Method for Axis Correction in a Processing Machine and Processing Machine - A method for axis correction in a processing machine, in particular a shaftless printing machine, has at least one axis for processing and/or transporting a material, at least one detection device for detecting a processing parameter and at least one controller device for calculating a controller output variable for axis correction of the at least one axis using the detected processing parameter. The method is implemented iteratively, with the result that feedforward control output values for the feedforward control of the axis correction are determined during an (n+1)-th change in rotation speed of the at least one axis using observation of the controller output variable and/or the processing parameter during an n-th change in rotation speed of the at least one axis. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307083 | System and Method for Physics-Oriented System Configuration - A system, method, and computer readable medium. A method includes maintaining a domain-specific library that includes machine objects for a specific usage domain, and receiving a machine engine model that uses a plurality of machine objects from the domain-specific library. The method includes determining a plurality of object parameters from the machine engine model and generating control code using the plurality of object parameters. The method includes displaying the machine engine model, including the executing the control code. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307084 | DETECTING IF AN AUDIO STREAM IS MONOPHONIC OR POLYPHONIC - The disclosed technology provides for determining whether an audio stream is monophonic or polyphonic. An exemplary method includes analyzing and detecting frequency peaks in a portion of the audio stream. The method includes determining whether the portion of the audio stream is monophonic, by determining if all detected peaks are integer intervals of a lowest detected frequency peak. The method then includes determining that the audio stream portion is monophonic if a greatest common devisor frequency exists between a threshold frequency and the lowest detected frequency peak, wherein each detected peak is an integer multiple of the greatest common devisor frequency. The method includes determining that the portion of the audio stream is polyphonic if any one of the detected peaks is not substantially an integer multiple of the lowest detected frequency and if no greatest common devisor frequency exists between the threshold frequency and the lowest detected frequency peak. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307085 | System and Method for Media Recognition - Automatic recognition of sample media content is provided. A spectrogram is generated for successive time slices of audio signal. One or more sample hash vectors are generated for a time slice by calculating ratios of magnitudes of respective frequency bins from a column for the time slice. In a primary evaluation stage an exact match of bits of the sample hash vector is performed to entries in a look-up table to identify a group of one or more reference hash vectors. In a secondary evaluation stage a degree of similarity between the sample hash vector and each of the group of reference hash vectors is performed to identify any reference hash vectors that are candidates for matching the sample media content, each reference hash vector representing a time slice of reference media content. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307086 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR PLAYING SOUND SOURCE - Disclosed is a method, an apparatus and a recording medium for playing back a sound source. The method, the apparatus and the recording medium for playing back a sound source, selectively play back various sound sources according to a user's operations, and then provide various effects produced by using the selectively played-back sound sources, in an application such as a game or the like. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307087 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF RESCHEDULING MANUFACTURING RELEASES - Techniques are presented for rescheduling manufacturing releases. A plurality of release information elements are identified based on a first run of a first advanced planning system. The release information elements comprise dates of planned manufacturing release and quantity. The plurality of release information elements are sorted based on associated demand-likelihood factors and a plurality of sorting criteria. Swapping candidates are selected and swaps are performed based on the demand-likelihood factors and at least one swapping constraint. The plurality of release information elements are then fixed and output as results. A second run of an advanced planning system is optionally performed before output and may include stability features. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307088 | Auto Device Skew Manufacturing - A system and method for manufacturing semiconductor devices is disclosed. An embodiment comprises using desired device parameters to choose an initial manufacturing recipe. Once chosen, the initial manufacturing recipe may be modified by determining and applying an offset adjustment based on previous manufacturing to tune the recipes for the particular equipment to be utilized in the manufacturing process. | 2011-12-15 |
20110307089 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING A CHEMICAL OXIDE REMOVAL PROCESS - A processing system and method for chemical oxide removal (COR) is presented, wherein the processing system comprises a first treatment chamber and a second treatment chamber, wherein the first and second treatment chambers are coupled to one another. The first treatment chamber comprises a chemical treatment chamber that provides a temperature controlled chamber, and an independently temperature controlled substrate holder for supporting a substrate for chemical treatment. The substrate is exposed to a gaseous chemistry, such as HF/NH | 2011-12-15 |
20110307090 | Tolerance analyzing apparatus, designing apparatus, viewer apparatus, and assembly order converting method - A tolerance analyzing apparatus for performing a tolerance analysis based on design data includes an assembly definition unit that allows a user to make an assembly definition and define a degree of freedom for a constituent component, and a determination unit determining a datum type corresponding to a count value based on a datum determination reference table. The determination unit obtains the count value by counting a number of normals having the same direction at an assembly location of the constituent component, a constrained degree of translational freedom in the normal direction, and a constrained degree of rotational freedom about an axis perpendicular to the normal based on the assembly definition and the degree of freedom of the constituent component. The apparatus also includes an output unit that outputs the datum type determined by the determination unit. | 2011-12-15 |