Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090005818 | DYNAMIC FACET REPLACEMENT SYSTEM - A system for a dynamic facet replacement includes first and second inferior facets, first and second pars and first and second superior facets. The first and second inferior facets are configured to replace left and right natural inferior facets and each facet comprises an articulating surface. The first and second superior facets are configured to replace left and right natural superior facets and each facet comprises an articulating surface. Each of the first and second pars includes first and second articulating surfaces and is configured to articulately connect the first and second articulating surfaces with the first articulating surfaces of the inferior and superior facets, respectively. | 01-01-2009 |
20110061249 | Cutting Implement with Interchangeable/Replaceable Blades - A cutting implement with blades that can be replaced or interchanged without using tools. The cutting implement has shock absorbing handles and may also have at least one bumper to reduce the forces transmitted to the user's hands and arms. The cutting implement may be a saw, pruners, lopper, grass shears, hedge shears, or garden shears. | 03-17-2011 |
20130037624 | GARDEN WATERING DEVICE - A garden watering device is configured for use in handheld and ground-based operation. The garden watering device includes a device body having a water inlet and a handle. The garden watering device also includes at least one water distribution member adapted to spray in multiple patterns. In one example, the at least one water distribution member includes an elongate tube with a series of discharge outlets and a multi-pattern head with at least one flow outlet. The garden watering device also includes a flow route selector that routes water to either the elongate tube or the multi-pattern head. | 02-14-2013 |
20130296640 | ATRAUMATIC MEDICAL DEVICE ANCHORING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED ANCHORING - Systems and methods are delineated for treating urinary incontinence (UI). And more generally, systems and methods are delineated for providing medical treatment, wherein such systems and methods include means for attaching a structure to a patient and removing the structure without damage to the structure or the patient. An exemplary system for providing medical treatment comprises a structure having a first end and a second end for attachment to a patient. A first fastener is coupled to the first end and includes at least one retractable barb for attachment to the patient. The retractable barb may include a member forming an internal aperture through which tissue growth may occur, thereby improving holding strength for the system. A second fastener is coupled to the second end and includes at least one retractable barb for attachment to the patient. Removable fasteners including retractable barbs or equivalents thereof permit removal of the structure from the patient without damage to the structure as well as limiting trauma to the patient. | 11-07-2013 |
20130303840 | ATRAUMATIC MEDICAL DEVICE ANCHORING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED ANCHORING - Systems and methods are delineated for treating urinary incontinence (UI). And more generally, systems and methods are delineated for providing medical treatment, wherein such systems and methods include means for attaching a structure to a patient and removing the structure without damage to the structure or the patient. An exemplary system for providing medical treatment comprises a structure for attachment to a patient, the structure having a generally rectangular shape and having extending therefrom a plurality of arms. The exemplary system also may include a plurality of fasteners, each including at least one retractable barb. | 11-14-2013 |
20140155687 | ATRAUMATIC MEDICAL DEVICE ANCHORING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED ANCHORING - Systems are delineated for treating urinary incontinence (UI). More generally, systems are delineated for providing medical treatment, wherein such systems include means for attaching a structure to a patient and removing the structure without damage to the structure or the patient. An exemplary system for providing medical treatment comprises a structure for attachment to a patient utilizing at least one retractable barb. | 06-05-2014 |
20140166521 | ERGONOMIC SURGICAL GLOVE - Disclosed is a surgical glove that alleviates the biasing force associated with bending or abducting the hand and fingers when wearing a surgical glove. | 06-19-2014 |
20140208480 | SURGICAL GLOVE WITH ERGONOMIC FEATURES - Disclosed is a surgical glove that alleviates the biasing force associated with bending or abducting the hand and fingers when wearing a surgical glove. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208481 | ERGONOMIC GLOVE FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES - Disclosed is a surgical glove that alleviates the biasing force associated with bending or abducting the hand and fingers when wearing a surgical glove. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208596 | Sliding Blade Knife - A sliding blade knife has an elongated frame-like handle. A blade is longitudinally positionable relative to the handle and is transformable between a stable extended and a stable retracted position relative to the handle. An exteriorly accessible button is depressible to allow the blade to be transformed between the retracted positions and the stable extended position. In the extended position, the blade projects outwardly of the handle for usage. | 07-31-2014 |