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20090187191 | Systems, Devices and Apparatuses for Bony Fixation and Disk Repair and Replacement and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed is an apparatus for forming an arcuate channel in one or more segments of a bone, bony structure or adjacent vertebrae of a spine. The apparatus includes, inter alia, a base member which is positioned proximate to the surgical site, a support arm extending proximally from the base member, an arcuate guide member and a drill assembly. The arcuate guide member is slidably mounted to the support arm. The drill assembly is operatively coupled to the support arm and includes a drill bit attached to the distal end of a flexible drive cable. The flexible drive cable extends axially along the support arm and is axially and rotationally movable with respect thereto. The drill bit is operatively coupled to an end of the arcuate guide member such that when the drill assembly is moved distally, the arcuate guide member slides with respect to the support arm and forces the drill bit to traverse an arcuate path. | 07-23-2009 |
20120116411 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND APPARATUSES FOR BONY FIXATION AND DISK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize a new apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member, which also preferably is arcuate, and avoids the associated problems with prior cage or straight rod and screw systems. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for repairing, replacing or augmenting the nucleus and/or annulus of a disc. | 05-10-2012 |
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20100268237 | Systems, Devices and Apparatuses For Bony Fixation and Disk Repair and Replacement Methods Related Thereto - The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize an apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for removably suspending a spacer in the intervertebral space while forming such a channel as well as systems, apparatuses and methods for use of dynamized implant members. | 10-21-2010 |
20100305612 | Polyaxial Cross Connector and Methods of Use Thereof - A connector device for a spinal stabilization apparatus comprises a first elongated member having first and second ends, and is adapted to engage a first spinal stabilizer rod proximal to the first end of the elongated member and is further adapted to engage a spinal cross connector rod proximal to a second end of the first elongated member. The first end of the first elongated member comprises a hook shape and a ferrule and may engage the first spinal stabilizer rod within about 20 degrees of perpendicular to the spinal stabilizer rod in any direction. The ferrule is adapted to be seated within the hook shape and is further adapted to engage the first spinal stabilizer rod. A second elongated member substantially similar to the first may additionally be used in a spinal stabilization apparatus. The connector device may be used in a method of treating a patient. | 12-02-2010 |
20110245872 | POLYAXIAL SPINAL STABILIZER CONNECTOR AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A connector device for a spinal stabilization apparatus comprises a first elongated portion adapted to engage a first spinal stabilizer rod proximal to the first end of the elongated member. The first end of the first elongated portion comprises a hook shape and a ferrule and may engage the first spinal stabilizer rod within about 20 degrees of perpendicular to the spinal stabilizer rod in any direction. The ferrule is adapted to be seated within the hook shape and is further adapted to engage the first spinal stabilizer rod. The connector device may also include a second elongated portion similar to the first adapted to engage a second spinal stabilizer. The first elongated portion and the second elongated portion may be directly attached. The connector device may be used in a method of treating a patient. | 10-06-2011 |
20120029635 | IMPLANT ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ANGLED HEAD - An implant assembly includes an implant having an upper element and a lower element coaxially aligned with one another. The upper and lower elements are configured to be displaced relative to one another along a longitudinal axis of the implant. The implant assembly also includes a setting tool having a cassette and a tool body. The cassette has a housing, a gear held by the housing, and a drive shaft driving the gear. The cassette holds the implant such that the gear engages the implant to displace the upper and lower elements relative to one another. The tool body has an inner portion and an outer portion being angled relative to one another. The cassette is mounted to the inner portion. The tool body has an outer shaft and an inner shaft rotatable received in the outer shaft. The inner shaft includes a flexible joint at the intersection of the inner and outer portions. The inner shaft drives the drive shaft of the cassette. | 02-02-2012 |
20120259428 | Soft Tissue Implant and Method of Using Same - A soft tissue implant for correction of temporalis depressions or hollowing. The implant has a symmetric shape or external configuration, so that the device may be used as either a right or left temporalis implant. The implant may lie under or on top of the remaining temporalis muscle, or in the location formerly occupied by the temporalis muscle, to correct post-craniectomy temporal hollowing. The implant is manufactured from a medical grade, long term implantable silicone polymer material. The implant has a shell which forms the base of the device, with the base having an exterior surface and an interior surface with spaced projecting support structures. The implant is fully flexible or bendable. | 10-11-2012 |
20140012379 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND APPARATUSES FOR BONY FIXATION AND DISK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize an apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for removably suspending a spacer in the intervertebral space while forming such a channel as well as systems, apparatuses and methods for use of dynamized implant members. | 01-09-2014 |
20140039504 | Systems, Devices and Apparatuses for Bony Fixation and Disk Repair and Replacement and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed is an apparatus for forming an arcuate channel in one or more segments of a bone, bony structure or adjacent vertebrae of a spine. The apparatus includes, inter alia, a base member which is positioned proximate to the surgical site, a support arm extending proximally from the base member, an arcuate guide member and a drill assembly. The arcuate guide member is slidably mounted to the support arm. The drill assembly is operatively coupled to the support arm and includes a drill bit attached to the distal end of a flexible drive cable. The flexible drive cable extends axially along the support arm and is axially and rotationally movable with respect thereto. The drill bit is operatively coupled to an end of the arcuate guide member such that when the drill assembly is moved distally, the arcuate guide member slides with respect to the support arm and forces the drill bit to traverse an arcuate path. | 02-06-2014 |
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20090295642 | HIGH GAIN MULTIPLE POLARIZATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY - An antenna assembly is provided for receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals in a range around a characteristic wavelength. A first radiative element, has a first end and a second end and is made from an electrically conductive material. The first end of the first radiative element is electrically connected to an antenna feed at an apex point and at least a portion of the first radiative element is disposed outwardly away from the apex point at an acute angle relative to, and on a first side of, an imaginary plane intersecting the apex point. A second radiative element has a first end and a second end and is comprised of an electrically conductive material. The first end of the first radiative element is electrically connected to the antenna feed and the first radiative element at the apex point. At least a portion of the second radiative element extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the imaginary plane. The antenna assembly further includes an electrically conductive ground reference. | 12-03-2009 |
20090295668 | ENHANCED BAND MULTIPLE POLARIZATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY - An antenna assembly is provided for receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals over an enhanced frequency band. A first radiative element has a first end, a second end, and an associated length, and is comprised of an electrically conductive material. The first end of the first radiative element is electrically connected to an antenna feed at an apex and at least a portion of the first radiative element is disposed outwardly away from the apex at an acute angle relative to, and on a first side of, an imaginary plane intersecting the apex. A second radiative element has a first end and a second end and is comprised of an electrically conductive material. The first end of the second radiative element is electrically connected to the antenna feed and the first radiative element at the apex. The second end of the second radiative element has an associated height above the imaginary plane that is less than the product of the length of the first element and the sine of the acute angle at which the first element is disposed outwardly from the apex. The assembly further comprises an electrically conductive ground reference. | 12-03-2009 |
20110227804 | ENHANCED BAND MULTIPLE POLARIZATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY - Antenna assemblies are provided for receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals over an enhanced frequency band. An assembly includes an electrically conductive ground reference and a radiative element formed from an electrically conductive material and comprising an apex. The radiative element is electrically connected to an antenna feed at the apex and configured such that the radiative element lacks two-fold rotational symmetry around a first axis coinciding with the antenna feed. The radiative element extends such that a distance between the radiative element and the electrically conductive ground reference increases as a radial distance from the first axis along the radiative element increases. | 09-22-2011 |
20120026051 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY HAVING REDUCED PACKAGING SIZE - An antenna assembly is provided, including a first radiative element. The first radiative element is oriented such that a first end of the radiative element is operatively connected to an antenna feed and at least a portion of the radiative element includes a first conical, helical coil. The first conical, helical coil reaches a maximum diameter at a point farthest from the antenna feed. A counterpoise structure includes one of an electrically conductive ground structure operatively connected to a ground associated with the antenna feed and a second radiative element operatively connected to the antenna feed and the first radiative element at the antenna feed. | 02-02-2012 |
20120068910 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY PROVIDING A GLOBAL MULTI-DIRECTIONAL RADIATION PATTERN - An antenna assembly having a characteristic frequency band includes an antenna feed, operatively connected to one of a radio frequency (RF) transmitter, an RF receiver, and an RF transceiver system, and a ground component. A first set of conductive elements, including either or both of linear, bent linear, and curvilinear elements, is operatively connected to the antenna feed. A second set of conductive elements, including either or both of linear, bent linear, and curvilinear elements, is operatively connected to the ground component. Each of the first set of linear conductive elements and the second set of linear conductive elements are configured as to provide substantially equal sensitivity within the characteristic frequency band across all elevation and azimuth angles. | 03-22-2012 |
20120075163 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY PROVIDING MULTIDIRECTIONAL ELLIPTICAL POLARIZATION - An antenna assembly having a characteristic wavelength is provided including a continuous conductive assembly formed from a plurality of conductive segments. Each of the plurality of conductive segments is either linear or curvilinear, and the continuous conductive assembly is configured to be substantially responsive to elliptically polarized, radio frequency signals of the characteristic wavelength within each of three mutually orthogonal planes. | 03-29-2012 |
20130182869 | ORTHOGONAL ERGONOMIC SPEAKER - A system and method for an audio system with two or more speakers, drivers, sources and the like is presented. An audio system includes a first speaker that reproduces sounds in a first frequency range and a second speaker that reproduces sounds in second frequency range. A crossover frequency is formed between the first frequency range and the second frequency range. The first speaker and the second speaker are physically separated by more than one wavelength of the crossover frequency and the first speaker is arranged horizontal with respect to the second speaker. | 07-18-2013 |
20140022144 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to an antenna assembly for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves. More particularly, this invention relates to a wideband and multiband omnidirectional antenna assembly for sending and receiving radio waves. Specifically, this invention relates to a radiative antenna element formed by way of a single-fed spiraled sheet of conductive material. The conductive material is interlaced with a dielectric material to form the radiative element. The radiative element includes a height of substantially less than ΒΌ of the characteristic wavelength of the lowest operating frequency. | 01-23-2014 |
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20100106195 | LOW PROFILE SPINAL TETHERING METHODS - Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body. | 04-29-2010 |
20150039036 | LOW PROFILE SPINAL TETHERING DEVICES - Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body. | 02-05-2015 |
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20100112145 | ACCORDION SUSCEPTOR FOR MICROWAVE PREPARATION OF COOKIES - The present invention provides an innovative packaging for microwave preparation of expandable food, such as cookies, an innovative food product prepared from the packaging and the method of preparation thereof. The innovative packaging includes first and second susceptor sheet portions each having an accordion-like shape; one or more members for spacing the susceptor sheet portions at a predetermined distance; and an expandable uncooked food placed between the two susceptor sheets, wherein the food is in intimate contact with sheet portions and becomes efficiently browned and crisped during microwave cooking. The food is preferably a cookie dough. | 05-06-2010 |
20100297307 | MICROWAVABLE COOKIE DOUGH AND PACKAGING THEREFOR - A ready-to-use, microwavable cookie dough formulation that includes a flour mixture of (a) a gluten-containing flour and (b) a low-gluten flour or a starch component in a weight ratio of (a)/(b) of greater than 2:1, sugar, water and a spread-controlling agent. The spread controlling agent includes a cellulose component, a pregelatinized starch, a humectant, and optionally dietary fiber, together in a combined amount effective to impart water retention to the dough formulation but less than about 10% by weight. The agent controls spreading of the dough formulation during microwave baking. The dough formulation is one that is used to make cookies. | 11-25-2010 |
20120251663 | DOUGH TARGETING FOR ENHANCED MICROWAVE REHEATING - The invention relates to a method of improving the organoleptic properties of a baked dough product which is to be reheated with microwaves, by targeting and positioning first and second dough portions in the dough product that respond differently to microwave reheating after baking to achieve optimal consumer experience and quality benefits. The baked dough product obtainable by the method is another embodiment of the invention. | 10-04-2012 |