01st week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160000503 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND MEDICAL SYSTEM - A medical device includes an insertion portion, and a driving mechanism coupled to the insertion portion, wherein the insertion portion includes a treatment portion configured to perform a treatment on a target portion, a joint portion capable of supporting the treatment portion and changing a direction of the treatment portion, a storage portion provided in the joint portion and capable of internally accommodating the treatment portion, and a driving force transmission portion connected to the joint portion and configured to transmit a driving force for changing the direction of the treatment portion to the joint portion, wherein the driving mechanism includes a driving force generation portion configured to generate the driving force, and wherein the treatment portion enters and exits the storage portion by the driving force transmitted from the driving force generation portion to the joint portion through the driving force transmission portion. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000504 | METHOD FOR TRAINING IMMUNE CELLS USING MILLIMETER WAVE THERAPY - A method is provided that trains the immune system to resist cancer. A tumor of a biological organism is irradiated with millimeter waves having a prescribed frequency and power density. The biological organism thereafter exhibits an increased level of resistance to the growth of additional tumors, even at remote locations in the body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000505 | Radiation Applicator for Microwave Medical Treatment - A radiation applicator with a dielectric body ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000506 | LASER ABLATION SYSTEM FOR TISSUE ABLATION - A system for ablation of tissue has at least a guideplate having a front surface and a rear surface. The guideplate has multiple guideholes distributed over the front surface and passing from the front surface to the rear surface. The at least three longitudinally advancing laser emitters are on elongated supports. The at least three longitudinally advancing laser emitters on elongated supports have a diameters that allow their passage through the guideholes on the guideplate. Each of the three laser emitters has a projection area for emission of laser energy; and the projection areas for each of the three laser emitters overlapping only a portion of the projection areas for at least two others of the three laser emitters when the at least three laser emitters lie within a single geometric plane. Moving the laser emitters while active devascularizes changing volumes of tumor tissue. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000507 | ENCLOSED LASER MEDICAL DEVICE/SYSTEM - A fiber optic medical device/system is presented, comprising laser source, connectible to optical fibers and enclosed to ensure sterility and safe operation. It is a single use system enclosed and sterilized, including laser source and, optical fiber attached in a sterile tube. Another embodiment is hermetically sealed laser unit with simple connection system to a properly shaped fiber optic. Joined hand piece and fiber can be directly inserted to treat target tissue. Laser handle is aseptically packaged. In other embodiments, fiber is proximally terminated in solid funnel-shaped end to provide unique directional keyed junction with laser unit. In another embodiment, unit includes fiber joined to it, where a laser module can be added away from the fiber end and laser module need not be sterilized, but entire unit is safe for medical use in sterile fields. Enclosure also serves as handpiece for manipulating device. Another preferred embodiment has laser unit attached to a rigid delivery system for laparoscopic procedures. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000508 | BARRIER KiT FOR EMT MONITORING EQUIPMENT - A barrier kit for emergency medical technician sterile patient monitoring equipment provides an emergency medical technician (EMT) a variety of sanitary cover barriers to provide adherence to a cleaning regimen, while avoiding patient to patient cross contamination. The sterile kit is contained in a single envelope including a set of sanitary barriers or sheaths of the same material mounted on a cardboard substrate for a stethoscope, a pulse oximeter probe, a necktie protector and an arm wrap cover to prevent a blood pressure monitor cuff from contacting the patient skin with an attached cover for protection against splatter of bodily fluids from one patient to an EMT technician or from one patient to another patient. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000509 | CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLID PHARMACEUTICALS AND A USE OF A CONTAINER - Container for disposal of solid pharmaceuticals and the like, comprising a receiving section and a disposal chamber. The receiving section comprises—a first member being hollow, having one opening outside of the container, and the other opening inside the container, and—a second member being inside the container, the second member is performed as a flexible tube connected to the receiving section in one end, and having the other end freely suspended above the disposal chamber. The first member is guiding solids thrown into the opening outside the container to the second member which guides the solids into the disposal chamber. The invention also concerns a use of a container of the above type. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000510 | Powered Stereotactic Positioning Guide Apparatus - The present invention presents an apparatus and methods to stereotactically guide insertion of invasive tubular devices to a tissue target of a living body. The apparatus comprises a powered positioning guide control assembly and a positioning guide assembly that is coupled with and operated by the powered positioning guide control assembly, and rotationally adjustable and lockable. The powered positioning guide control assembly encloses an ultrasound transducer to visualize and aim at the tissue target, and adjusts an insertion angle of an invasive tubular device placed in the positioning guide assembly. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000511 | DYNAMICAL SYSTEM-BASED ROBOT VELOCITY CONTROL - A robotic system includes an end-effector and a control system. The control system includes a processor, a dynamical system module (DSM), and a velocity control module (VCM). Via execution of a method, the DSM processes inputs via a flow vector field and outputs a control velocity command. The inputs may include an actual position, desired goal position, and demonstrated reference path of the end-effector. The VCM receives an actual velocity of the end-effector and the control velocity command as inputs, and transmits a motor torque command to the end-effector as an output command. The control system employs a predetermined set of differential equations to generate a motion trajectory of the end-effector in real time that approximates the demonstrated reference path. The control system is also programmed to modify movement of the end-effector in real time via the VCM in response to perturbations of movement of the end-effector. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000512 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND A SHEATH AND METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR OPERATING A ROBOT WITH SUCH A HOLDING DEVICE - The invention relates to a device ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000513 | ROTARY DRIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A rotary drive arrangement for a surgical instrument that includes a surgical end effector. In one form, the rotary drive arrangement includes a drive shaft assembly that is selectively axially movable between a first position and a second position. A rotary transmission operably interfaces with the drive shaft assembly such that when the drive shaft assembly is in the first axial position, application of one of the rotary drive motions to the drive shaft assembly causes the rotary transmission to apply a first rotary control motion to the surgical end effector and when the drive shaft assembly is in the second axial position, application of the rotary drive motion to the drive shaft assembly causes the rotary transmission to apply a second rotary control motion to the surgical end effector. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000514 | SURGICAL VISION AND SENSOR SYSTEM - The present invention pertains to an enhanced surgical tool and display device for conducting surgical procedures which includes a wearable headgear including a frame for positioning an optical display into a field of view. A controller is attached to a portion of the frame and adapted to provide a computer generated image to an optical display. An optical display, including an active side for projecting a computer generated image, electrically communicates with the controller and is attached to the controller such that the active side is visible in a field of view. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000515 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC VALIDATION, CORRECTION OF REGISTRATION FOR SURGICAL NAVIGATION - Disclosed herein is a system and method for dynamic validation, correction of registration for surgical navigation during medical procedures on a patient which involves confirmation of registration between one or more previously registered virtual objects, such as surgical tools etc. in a common coordinate frame of a surgical navigation system and an operating room, and intra-operatively acquired imaging during the medical procedure in the common coordinate frame. The method includes displaying intra-operatively acquired imaging of the surgical field containing the one or more real objects corresponding to the one or more previously registered virtual objects, with the real objects being tracked by a tracking system. The method overlaying a virtual image containing the previously registered virtual objects onto the intra-operatively acquired imaging, from the point of view of the intra-operatively acquired imaging, and detecting for any misalignment between any one of the one or more previously registered virtual objects contained in the virtual image and its corresponding real object contained in the intra-operatively acquired imaging. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000516 | VIRTUAL RIGID BODY OPTICAL TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A virtual rigid body optical tracking system includes a virtual rigid body generator for projecting a virtual rigid body, wherein the virtual rigid body forms a pattern of light on a surface. The virtual rigid body optical tracking system includes an optical detection system for detecting the pattern of light, and a data processing system in communication with the optical detection system. The data processing system is configured to determine a position of the virtual rigid body generator based on the detected pattern of light. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000517 | INTELLIGENT DISPLAY - A medical image display apparatus for displaying medical images of a lung on a screen includes a network interface receiving positional information of a navigation instrument from a position sensor of the navigation instrument, a video stream from an optical sensor of the navigation instrument, and medical images from an imaging device, a memory storing a plurality of medical images and instructions, a processor executing the instructions, and a display dynamically displaying images on the screen. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the medical image display apparatus to determine whether status information indicates a pathway reviewing mode, a target management mode, or a navigation mode. The instructions, when executed by the processor, further cause the display to dynamically select and update images, which are displayed on the screen, among the plurality of medical images based on the positional information of the navigation instrument and status information. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000518 | TRACKING APPARATUS FOR TRACKING AN OBJECT WITH RESPECT TO A BODY - Method for tracking an object with respect to a body comprising the steps of: providing a three-dimensional model of said body; providing a three-dimensional model of said object; and tracking the position of said object in said three-dimensional model of said body on the basis of a sensor measuring repeatedly a three-dimensional surface of said body and said object. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000519 | INSTRUMENT LOCALIZATION IN GUIDED HIGH DOSE RATE BRACHYTHERAPY - A system for localizing one or more medical instruments includes a guidance grid ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000520 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING DISTANCE AND ORIENTATION FEEDBACK WHILE NAVIGATING IN 3D - A system for navigating to a target, the system comprising an extended working channel having a lumen extending therethrough for receiving a tool, a computing device including a memory and at least one processor, a plurality of images stored in the memory, a program stored in the memory that, when executed by the at least one processor, presents a user interface. The user interface including, at least one image of the plurality of images depicting the target and a progression of the extended working channel through the airway, a probability treatment zone defining a probability distribution of a trajectory of the tool once deployed beyond an opening of the extended working channel displayed in the at least one image. The user interface is displayed on a display device. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000521 | DENTAL PREPARATION INSTRUMENT WITH A PNEUMATIC TURBINE - A dental preparation instrument having a pneumatic turbine ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000522 | PARTIAL SURGICAL GUIDE - A method for forming a surgical guide for a dental patient rotates material about a rotation axis to a first angular position and drills a drill guiding hole using a drilling tool having a drilling tool axis. The drill guiding hole is centered about a guide axis that is orthogonal to the rotation axis. A first planar surface of the guide is formed from the material, wherein the first surface is. oblique to the guide axis. The material is repositioned to orient the first surface orthogonal to the drilling tool. A hole pattern is formed having two or more positioning holes in the first surface, with the pattern corresponding to a pin pattern in a tray that is positionally registered to a dental arch of the patient. A second planar surface of the surgical guide is formed, parallel to the first planar surface. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000523 | DENTAL HANDPIECE NOZZLE - A nozzle for a dental handpiece is composed of a connector portion to be connected to a handpiece body, and a nozzle body, which is provided near its end with a notch of a substantially rectangular section cut out from the front face into the lateral faces, the notch forming upstream and downstream faces. The nozzle has a channel and an injection port thereof for transferring the mixture and a channel and an injection port thereof for transferring water, separate from each other. The channel for the mixture extends through the nozzle body along the front face from the connector portion to near the end, with said injection port for the mixture opened in the upstream face. The downstream face is provided with a guide for receiving the mixture injected through the injection port for the mixture and guiding the injected mixture outside the notch. With this nozzle, the mixture is properly injected onto a treatment side in subgingival treatment, while the mixture injected subgingivally is efficiently discharged spragingivally, to improve work efficiency in dental treatment. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000524 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DENTAL RESTORATION - The invention is related to a process for producing a dental restoration, the process comprising the steps: —shape a dental restoration out of a shapeable material being placed on a dental situation to be restored in the mouth of a patient, —make an impression of the shaped dental restoration placed on the dental situation to be restored by using a dental impression material, —remove the dental impression material and the shaped dental restoration from the dental situation in the mouth of a patient, —place a curable dental composition in the negative mould of the dental impression material relating to the dental situation to be restored. The invention is also directed to a kit of parts comprising a shapeable material, a curable dental composition, optionally a dental cement, optionally a dental impression material, instruction for use. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000525 | OCCLUSION MAPPING USING ELASTIC FOAM MODELING - A method for generating a mapping of dental occlusion generates a three-dimensional model of the patient's teeth (la, according to acquired image data. The maxillary and mandibular arches are positioned in opposition in the generated model of the patient's teeth and a meal model ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000526 | AUTOMATED ORTHODONTIC BRACKET POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure illustrates an automated orthodontic bracket positioning system. This system includes a computer system for constructing the digital 3D dental model, a bite record device for acquiring the patient's intra-oral coordinate record, and an automatic bracket positioning device for bonding orthodontic brackets on the patient's tooth surfaces or surfaces of dental cast. The computer system estimates a predicted position of each orthodontic bracket on patient's tooth surface or a surface of the gypsum dental cast by using the digital 3D dental model. The computer system receives and utilizes the intra-oral coordinate record to calibrate the digital 3D dental model and ensure that the digital 3D dental model match with the patient's practical condition, so that the predicted position can accurately match to the patient's tooth surface. The computer system controls the automatic bracket positioning device to position the brackets on the patient's tooth surface or surfaces of the dental cast according to the predicted position. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000527 | APPARATUS FOR ORTHODONTIC ALIGNER TRAY RETENTION - An apparatus is disclosed to retain an orthodontic aligner tray to teeth of the patient includes the aligner tray, a retention feature securing the aligner tray to the teeth of the patient, and an adhering agent connecting the aligner tray and the retention feature. The retention feature includes a C-shaped clip securing the aligner tray to the teeth of the patient, wherein C-shaped clip includes a single contiguous retention feature aligned to a space between two adjacent teeth and spanning from a first terminal end of the C-shaped clip at a lingual gingival margin to a second terminal end of the C-shaped clip at a labial gingival margin and at least one elongated feature in one of the lingual gingival margin and the labial gingival margin extending perpendicularly from a body of the C-shaped clip along a gum line to increase gripping force upon the teeth. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000528 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ORTHODONTIC HARDWARE - An appliance for orthodontic hardware in the form of a cap sized to fit over a bracket and arch wire braces system. The cap includes a hollowed, mound shaped body with a bottom edge defining an opening on one side of the body. The cap also includes multiple tabs extending from the edge and partially over the opening. The bottom edge also defines two channels aligned opposite each other and extending from the bottom edge. With this arrangement, the cap can be positioned over a bracket with the tabs engaging the bracket and retaining the cap thereto while the channels defined in the body prevent the cap from engaging the arch wire. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000529 | RAPID PROTOTYPED TRANSFER TRAY FOR ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES - The present invention is directed to computer-implemented methods of making a transfer tray using rapid prototyping techniques, where the gingival edge of the tray is defined to intersect with at least one receptacle for receiving an orthodontic appliance. This tray configuration helps to minimize the travel distance of the tray when placing the tray over a patient's teeth, while also preserving a high degree of mechanical retention for retaining the appliance until such time that the appliance is bonded to the tooth. Other aspects of the tray and associated methods of bonding are directed to a frangible web that extends over the gingival portion of the receptacle and fractures to facilitate tray removal after bonding. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000530 | Base Configuration for Orthodontic Bracket - A base of an orthodontic bracket includes a matrix of bond pads that form channels to hold adhesive. These channels are oriented at acute angles to a long tooth axis to better resist shear forces impinging from random directions. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000531 | FORCE MODULE FOR CLASS II AND CLASS III CORRECTION AND RELEASABLE DISTAL CONNECTOR FOR FORCE MODULE - Orthodontic force modules and assemblies for use in correcting class II and/or class III malocclusions include an elongate hollow outer body extending between proximal and distal ends, a plunger, spring, and push rod. The plunger and push rod are slidably received within different ends of the hollow outer body. The spring is positioned within the hollow outer body and provides an expansion force during use as the force modules or assemblies is compressed (e.g., when closing the jaw). The expansion force provides a desired corrective force for corrective Class II and/or III malocclusions. The outer body, plunger, spring, and push rod can be configured in a telescoping relationship in order for the components to be telescopically compressed and expanded during use. The distal end can include a bendable pin or latch mechanism for attachment to a buccal tube. The push rod can include a hook, hole, or slot for attachment to an archwire. Various connectors for coupling an orthodontic force module to a buccal tube portion of a molar bracket are also disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000532 | SURGICAL TEMPLATE ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a surgical template arrangement ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000533 | METHOD FOR APPLYING AN ANTIBACTERIAL PROTECTION TO A DENTAL IMPLANT, AND DENTAL IMPLANT OBTAINED - A procedure applicable in a dental implant with at least one outer surface made of titanium or titanium alloy includes a prior preparation of the external surface of the implant, including at least one of the following operations: roughing, polishing, cleaning, decontamination and/or elimination of a layer of titanium oxide from said outer surface of the implant; and the deposit of particles of silver on an outer surface of the implant, made of titanium or titanium alloy, through a pulsed current electrochemical anodization process. The obtained dental implant with antibacterial protection is also disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000534 | INTEGRATED DENTAL IMPLANT COMPONENT AND TOOL FOR PLACEMENT OF A DENTAL IMPLANT COMPONENT - An integrated dental component, carrier and affixation tool provides a clinician with a large object to hold the dental component, and allows for single-handed orientation, placement and fastening with the integration of an affixation tool. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000535 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY OPTICALLY - An apparatus is described for determining surface topography of a three-dimensional structure. The apparatus can include a probe and an illumination unit configured to output a plurality of light beams. In many embodiments, the apparatus includes a light focusing assembly. The light focusing assembly can receive and focus each of a plurality of light beams to a respective external focal point. The light focusing assembly can be configured to overlap the plurality of light beams within a focus changing assembly in order to move the external focal points along a direction of propagation of the light beams. The apparatus can include a detector having an array of sensing elements configured to measure a characteristic of each of a plurality of light beams returning from the illuminated spots and a processor coupled to the detector and configured to generate data representative of topography of the structure based on the measured characteristic. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000536 | REMOVABLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DENTURES AND SURGICAL GUIDES - A removable system and method for helping position and stabilize implant supported dentures during the healing process after surgery is provided, wherein a removable system comprises a soft tissue supported provisional denture structure configured to help position and stabilize the provisional denture during the transfer of the implant positions to the provisional denture. In the surgical process of providing implant-supported dentures, immediately after the implants are surgically implanted, adhesive is applied to the underside of the provisional denture, and implant connectors are seated on the implants. The provisional denture is seated in the patient's mouth wherein the soft tissue supported provisional denture structure helps stabilize and position the denture. The implant connectors adhere to the adhesive and transfer the implant positions to the provisional denture. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000537 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A COMPUTER PROGRAM BY MEANS OF AN INTRAORAL SCANNER - The present invention relates to a computer program and to a method for controlling the computer program, wherein a control signal is sent to the computer program when an optical marker, in particular a two-dimensional barcode ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000538 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ZIRCONIA BLOCK FOR ARTIFICIAL TOOTH HAVING COLOR GRADIENT - There is provided a method of manufacturing a zirconia block for an artificial tooth having a color gradient. The method includes: preparing colored zirconia-based powder and white zirconia-based powder; preparing a plurality of raw materials in which the colored zirconia-based powder and the white zirconia-based powder are mixed in different weight ratios by mixing the colored zirconia-based powder and the white zirconia-based powder while changing a mixing ratio in order to express a desired color gradient; sequentially injecting the plurality of raw materials into a compression mold or a mold frame to mold in increasing or decreasing order of content of the colored zirconia-based powder of the raw material; and calcining a molding result. According to the present invention, it is possible to express aesthetics of a natural tooth by implementing a color gradient of the natural tooth in the zirconia block itself without using porcelain powder or a liquid color set. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000539 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PROTHESIS BASE - A method for producing a prosthesis base ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000540 | METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING TOOTH SURFACES OF A DENTAL PROSTHESIS AND FOR PRODUCING DENTAL RESTORATIONS - The invention relates to a method for constructing tooth surfaces of a dental prosthesis and for producing dental restorations, starting from a 3D data record of an upper mandible layout and a 3D data record of a lower mandible layout, each layout comprising a number of teeth arranged in each mandibular arch and the teeth of the upper mandible layout and the teeth of the lower mandible layout at intercuspation making contact with each other at multiple contact points. The contact surfaces are selected by approximation. Relevant surface pairs lying opposite one another are identified and are incorporated by an optimization algorithm into local minimum distances, taking into consideration surfaces that can slide past one another. This allows the desired contact points to be produced. Surfaces that have not been selected are not considered in the production of the points | 2016-01-07 |
20160000541 | METHOD OF USING A BRISTLED TOOTHPICK ASSEMBLY - A toothpick assembly including a toothpick and case within which the toothpick is detachably engaged. The toothpick includes a tapered tip which is generally triangular in cross-section having opposed sides connected by a generally flat bottom and an apex. A bristle array is provided on each side and the bottom and apex are free of bristles. The bristle array is configured as a sinuous or serpentine wave. Bristles in each array are smallest closest to an end of the tip and progressively increase in size as you move away therefrom. The toothpick is movable within the case's bore between a fully retracted, a partially extended and a fully extended position. A locking mechanism selectively locks the toothpick in any of these positions. When the toothpick is to be changed, the locking mechanism is disengaged and the toothpick is slid out of the bore and is replaced with a new toothpick. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000542 | Replacement Head for An Oral Care Implement, And Oral Care Implement And Method Of Utilizing The Same - A replacement head for an oral care implement, such as a powered toothbrush, wherein the replacement head utilizes a specially designed structure for coupling the replacement head to an oral care implement body. In one embodiment, the invention can be a replacement head comprising: a head having a plurality of tooth cleaning elements mounted thereto; a tubular sleeve comprising a cavity for receiving a stem of the body, a proximal edge defining an opening into the cavity, and a distal end to which the head is coupled, the tubular sleeve comprising a locking tab for engaging an undercut surface of a locking section of a boss. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000543 | ELECTRIC LINEAR ACTUATOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT VIBRATION-TYPE ELECTRIC DEVICE WITH SAID ELECTRIC LINEAR ACTUATOR - An electric linear actuator includes a fixed block, an output movable block, a counter movable block, a projecting side coupling member, a retracting side coupling member, a block coupling member, and an output functional member. The output movable block and the counter movable block are configured to be reciprocated in the movable direction in opposite phases by electromagnetic force acting between the fixed block and the output and counter movable blocks. The projecting side coupling member is coupled to the output movable block and the counter movable block. The retracting side coupling member is coupled to the output movable block and the counter movable block. The projecting side coupling member and the retracting side coupling member have different shapes. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000544 | NON-SURGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING RECEDING GUMS - A non-surgical treatment for receding gums utilizes the fact that tissue responds to continuous controlled mechanical forces with growth. The treatment system includes an impression of the upper and/or lower teeth, including the surrounding existing gums, so that a vacuum can be established within the impression around teeth and gums. Before use, selected portions of the impression are carved out a desired amount to create a location for the expansion and regrowth of the gums. Additionally, one or more channels may be included in the impression for delivery of the vacuum to all areas encompassed by the impression. The treatment system also includes a vacuum source operatively attached to the impression so as to be able to deliver a vacuum to the impression once the impression is place in the patient's mouth over the teeth and gums. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000545 | Intra-Vaginal Device For Fecal Incontinence - An intra-vaginal device for the control of stool passage, including a body mechanism for securing the device around the area of the pubic notch and in the area of the posterior fornix, the body mechanism including a force applying mechanism for reversibly applying a force to a posterior portion of the vagina to occlude the rectum. A method of controlling the passage of stool in a patient, by inserting an intra-vaginal device into the patient's vagina such that an anterior end rests around the pubic notch and a posterior end rests in the posterior fornix, exerting a force towards the posterior side of the vagina, moving an anterior wall of the patient's rectum towards the posterior wall of the rectum with the force applying portion, impeding the passage of stool, and removing the force, allowing stool to pass. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000546 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO EXPANDABLE IMPLANTS - Certain embodiments described herein relate to expandable, reversible implants. In an embodiment, the implants are controllable by way of at least one biochemical, chemical, or physical means. In an embodiment, the implants are programmable and/or pre-programmed for a particular level of expansion and/or contraction. In an embodiment, the implants are controlled remotely from a control source that is external to the subject's body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000547 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO EXPANDABLE IMPLANTS - Certain embodiments described herein relate to expandable, reversible implants. In an embodiment, the implants are controllable by way of at least one biochemical, chemical, or physical means. In an embodiment, the implants are programmable and/or pre-programmed for a particular level of expansion and/or contraction. In an embodiment, the implants are controlled remotely from a control source that is external to the subject's body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000548 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO EXPANDABLE IMPLANTS - Certain embodiments described herein relate to expandable, reversible implants. In an embodiment, the implants are controllable by way of at least one biochemical, chemical, or physical means. In an embodiment, the implants are programmable and/or pre-programmed for a particular level of expansion and/or contraction. In an embodiment, the implants are controlled remotely from a control source that is external to the subject's body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000549 | Migration-Resistant Gastrointestinal Barrier - A prosthesis and a method for securing a prosthesis at a treatment site are provided. The prosthesis includes a material portion. The material portion includes a liquid-impermeable material layer, a porous material layer having a pore size adapted for promoting tissue ingrowth, and an adhesive portion provided on the porous material layer adapted to secure the material portion to a site for at least 24 hours following implantation of the prosthesis at the site. In some embodiments, the prosthesis further includes a body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000550 | METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASES OF THE COLON - Methods for treating diseases of the rectum or colon are provided. The methods can comprise accessing the rectal mucosa through a trans-anal approach; performing a mucosectomy to remove mucosal tissue from at least a portion of the rectal or colonic wall; and securing a flexible scaffold material to a region of the rectal or colonic wall from which mucosa has been removed, wherein the scaffold material is selected to facilitate cellular ingrowth and formation of new mucosal tissue. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000551 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR TISSUE EXPANSION - A device for maintaining or achieving soft tissue expansion applicable to any body region already temporarily expanded including: an adhesive element deformable and capable of adapting to the shape of this body region, and which can then itself become mechanically rigid enough to resist tendency of the expanded tissue to recoil or to which a second material can be applied to form a stent adapted to the shape of the body area to provide the necessary structural rigidity to prevent recoil of the expansion and thereby induce its retention of its expanded shape after the stent is removed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000552 | ORTHOTOPIC ARTIFICIAL BLADDER ENDOPROSTHESIS - An orthotopic artificial bladder endoprosthesis includes a first portion connectable to a urethra of a patient and a second portion connected to the ureters of the patient; the first portion including a collapsible cover made of a multi-layered silicone membrane having an external surface and an internal surface both coated with pyrolytic turbostratic carbon; the second portion including a resorbable cap including a fabric of PGA fibres and a frame, coupled with the cap, made using PGA/PLA copolymer; the cover and the cap being connected together along their respective edges, to define an enclosure. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000553 | THIN FILM VASCULAR STENT FOR ARTERIAL DISEASE - A thin film nitinol stent cover is provided that includes a plurality of fenestrations. Each fenestration extends in both longitudinal and transverse dimension, wherein the longitudinal and transverse dimensions are both less than or equal to a critical dimension that inhibits muscle cell migration through the fenestrations. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000554 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REGENERATION OF LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS - A method for repairing a ligament or tendon, the method comprising: passing one or more sutures through and/or around each respective end of a completely or partially torn ligament or tendon; placing a generally cylindrical hollow body or ring over the respective ends of the completely or partially torn ligament or tendon; passing the one or more sutures through the generally cylindrical hollow body or ring; and tying the one or more sutures around or through the generally cylindrical hollow body or ring wherein the sutures are secured in place around or through the generally cylindrical hollow body or ring via one or more notches or holes defined by the generally cylindrical hollow body or ring. The method may further comprise tensioning the one or more sutures while tying them around or through the generally cylindrical hollow body or ring so that the respective ends of the completely or partially torn ligament or tendon are brought into and stay in contact with each other inside the generally cylindrical hollow body or ring after the tying is complete. The generally cylindrical hollow body or ring preferably is biodegradable and may be coated with an ECM. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000555 | FLIPPING-TYPE GRAFT FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD WITH LOW FLIPPING DISTANCE - A graft retention device has an elongated body with a first and second ends and a midpoint therebetween. A pair of elongated slots formed through the body defines a tang therebetween. A graft retention loop is disposed over the tang and is slidable therealong. A trailing line connects to the body adjacent the slots and extends therefrom through the graft retention loop toward the first end. Tension applied to the trailing line thus tends to urge the graft retention loop away from the first end and toward the midpoint. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000556 | DEVICE FOR SINGLE HANDLED INJECTION OF AN INTRAOCULAR LENS | 2016-01-07 |
20160000557 | LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICAL DEVICE WITH ADVANCED ELECTRIC FIELD CONTROL CAPABILITY - A liquid crystal optical device is provided, including a layered structure including at least two support substrates. An external hole patterned control electrode is provided on one of the substrates and has an aperture. An internal hole patterned control electrode is provided on one of the substrates within the aperture, the internal and outer control electrodes being separated by a gap, which forms part of the aperture. A weakly conductive material is provided on one of the substrates over the aperture. A planar transparent electrode is provided on another one of the substrates. An alignment surface is provided on the substrates over the electrodes. A layer of liquid crystal material is contained by the substrates and in contact with the alignment surface of the substrates. A floating transparent electrode is provided on a side of one of the substrates opposite the outer and the internal hole patterned electrode. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000558 | TENSIONING RINGS FOR ANTERIOR CAPSULES AND ACCOMMODATIVE INTRAOCULAR LENSES FOR USE THEREWITH - A tensioning device for attaching to the anterior capsule of an eye, and accommodative intraocular lens systems employing the device. The tensioning device includes a biocompatible, elastically reconfigurable ring for restoring at least a portion of the anterior capsule centripetal forces lost by capsulorhexis. The tensioning device also includes a plurality of penetrators configured for attaching the ring to the anterior capsule. The plurality of penetrators is biocompatible with the eye and partially embedded in a part of the ring configured for facing the anterior capsule. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000559 | HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS | 2016-01-07 |
20160000560 | NON-AXISYMMETRIC AORTIC VALVE DEVICES - The present disclosure provides aortic valve prosthetic devices that are constructed in a non-axisymmetric shape, or are expandable to a non-axisymmetric shape for improved results in the repair of defective aortic valves. The devices can be surgically implanted, or they can be implanted percutaneously through an insertion catheter. The expandable devices can be self-expanding or expanded by an inflatable balloon to a non-axisymmetric cross-section geometry. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000561 | TRANSAPICAL PASSIVE ARTICULATION DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGN - A delivery system ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000562 | CATHETER BASED APICAL APPROACH HEART PROSTHESES DELIVERY SYSTEM - A delivery system for rapid placement of heart implants is provided that includes a delivery platform. The delivery system includes a tubular catheter body, a piercing member, and a delivery platform. The tubular catheter body is sufficiently long and flexible to be advanced from a peripheral blood vessel access site to an atrium of the heart. The piercing member is configured to create a transapical channel from an internal apical portion of a ventricle to an outside heart wall. The delivery system includes an elongate tension member and an enlargeable member disposed on a distal portion of the elongate tension member. The enlargeable member is configured to be enlarged in a pericardial space of an intact chest wall to cover an area of the outside heart wall surrounding an opening of the transapical channel. When tensioned, the tension member provides a stable zone for positioning a heart implant within the heart. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000563 | TELESCOPING CATHETER DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR LEFT HEART ENDOCARDIAL DEVICE PLACEMENT - A transseptal catheter delivery system includes an elongate first tubular member and an elongate second tubular member receivable within the first tubular member. The first tubular member includes an adjustable portion adjacent a distal end. The second tubular member is adapted to receive an instrument to be placed in the left ventricle, and includes a curved portion adjacent its distal end in a relaxed state. The adjustable portion is deflectable toward the atrial septum to guide a puncturing tool and/or guide insertion of the second tubular member through a septal puncture into the left atrium. Within the left atrium, the curved portion is oriented toward the left ventricle to guide insertion of a guide wire, and subsequently the second tubular member, into the left ventricle. Methods of transvenously accessing a left ventricle are also provided. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000564 | DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR CARDIAC VALVE SUPPORT DEVICES - The present device provides a delivery device ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000565 | Annuloplasty Ring Holder - An annuloplasty ring holder including a head having an upper surface and an annuloplasty ring receiving surface facing opposite the upper surface. The annuloplasty ring holder also includes means for attaching an annuloplasty ring to the annuloplasty ring receiving surface. The means for attaching an annuloplasty ring to the annuloplasty ring receiving surface may include one or more suture guides operatively associated with the head and configured to position one or more sutures to removably associate an annuloplasty ring with the annuloplasty ring receiving surface. The head may include a central hub and more than one spoke radiating out from the central hub. If the head is thus configured, each spoke will include a portion of the annuloplasty ring receiving surface. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000566 | MRT-COMPATIBLE VALVE PROSTHESIS FOR USE IN THE HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY FOR REPLACEMENT OF AN ORGAN VALVE OR A VESSEL VALVE - The invention relates to a biological or artificial valve prosthesis ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000567 | MRT-COMPATIBLE VALVE PROSTHESIS FOR USE IN THE HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY FOR REPLACEMENT OF AN ORGAN VALVE OR A VESSEL VALVE - The invention relates to a biological or artificial valve prosthesis ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000568 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING BLOOD PERFUSION PRESSURE - Devices and methods for controlling blood perfusion pressure. In an exemplary device for controlling blood perfusion pressure within a vessel of the present disclosure, the device comprises an elongated body having a lumen, a proximal end configured for placement in a first area having a first blood pressure, and a distal end configured for placement in a second area having a second blood pressure, partial occluder positioned within the lumen of the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end, the partial occluder configured so not to fully occlude a blood vessel, wherein the partial occluder is configured to equalize the first blood pressure at the first area with the second blood pressure at the second area. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000569 | DUAL MODULUS HIP STEM AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An orthopaedic prosthesis for use in a hip replacement surgery. The orthopaedic prosthesis includes a metallic foam shell and a metallic core. The metallic core includes a neck configured to receive a femoral head component and a stem extending through the metallic foam shell. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000570 | POLYMER BASED JOINT IMPLANTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method and implant based on injection molding techniques. The method produces polymeric components suitable for implantation with a structure and mechanical properties close to those of natural bone tissue. In a variant, method for making an implant or component thereof includes forming a standard shape foamed blank, and over-molding a thin layer of non-foamed PEEK material onto the standard shaped foamed blank to obtain a final implant component geometry, whereby the blank is completely encapsulated by the over-molded layer. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000571 | ETHNIC-SPECIFIC ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS AND CUSTOM CUTTING JIGS - An orthopedic implant comprising: (a) a distal femoral component comprising a first condyle bearing surface having a first profile comprising at least three consecutive arcs of curvature; and (b) a proximal tibial component comprising a first condyle bearing surface having a second profile comprising at least three parallel arcs of curvature. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000572 | BONE PROSTHESIS FOR MAINTAINING JOINT OPERATION IN COMPLEX JOINTS - A prosthesis including a magnetic implant approximating the size of a bone to be replaced; a first magnetic bone implant securable to a first bone adjacent the bone to be replaced; and a second magnetic bone implant securable to a second bone adjacent the bone to be replaced. Each of the first and second magnetic bone implants have a magnetic relationship with the magnetic implant. A method of reconstructing a wrist includes removing a patient's scaphoid to create a void. The scaphoid has a plurality of adjacent bones, each of the adjacent bones comprising a surface generally facing the void. The surface of at least two of the adjacent bones is prepared by affixing a magnetic element thereto and a magnetic scaphoid implant is inserted into the void. A magnetic relationship exists between the magnetic elements and the magnetic scaphoid implant. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000573 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An intervertebral spacer and stabilization implant includes a plate having sockets configured for retaining a fastener passable through the socket and into an adjacent vertebral body. One or more connecting projections extend from a side of the plate, to mate with projections extending from a spacer body. A plurality of teeth project from at least one of the upper or lower surfaces of the spacer body, and a chamber is formed through the spacer body to enable bone fusion between the vertebrae. The combined plate and spacer may be inserted to lie completely within the intervertebral space, or a portion of the plate may overlie a vertebral body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000574 | SPINE SURGERY METHOD AND IMPLANT - An implant has a first contact surface to contact a first vertebral body endplate and a second contact surface to contact a second vertebral body endplate adjacent the first vertebral body. The implant is deployable, when positioned within an intradiscal space between the first and second vertebral bodies, from a first non-expanded condition where the first contact surface has a first effective footprint area A | 2016-01-07 |
20160000575 | SPINAL IMPLANT AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Disclosed herein is an invertebral disc prosthesis comprising a first cantilever arm; the first cantilever arm comprising a shaft that is affixed to a disc; a second cantilever arm that comprises a plurality of rods that contact the disc; the plurality of rods being equidistant from a central axis of the shaft; and a third cantilever arm that comprises a platform to which are attached a plurality of rings; the rings being concentrically disposed about the shaft; the rings being in operative communication with each other; where the plurality of rods contacts the platform; and where the second cantilever arm has more degrees of freedom than the first cantilever arm, while the third cantilever arm has a number of degrees of freedom that are greater than or equal to the number of degrees of the second cantilever arm. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000576 | INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE UTILIZING MULTIPLE MOBILE UNIAXIAL AND BIDIRECTIONAL SCREW INTERFACE PLATES - This invention relates to a spinal fusion system and method for use as a prosthetic implant. The system and method includes a housing dimensioned to be situated between adjacent spinal bones, such as adjacent vertebrae. The housing cooperates with the spinal bones to define at least one or a plurality of graft areas for receiving graft material, which may be pre-packed into the cage or inserted anteriorly into the housing during a surgical operation such as a vertebrectomy or discectomy. A housing may have various features such as migration preventers to prevent the housing from migrating posteriorly towards a spinal column and can be used with a cover that permits the housing to “float” relative thereto. Screws are provided in one embodiment and are dimensioned or configured to lock against each other to retain the screws and, consequently, the cover in place. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000577 | IN-SITU FORMED INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000578 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH INTEGRATED FIXATION - A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000579 | IMPACT ABSORBING PAD - Various embodiments of an impact absorbing pad are disclosed herein. Each pad is configured to protect a load bearing surface of an implant from damage when the implant is implanted. Each pad may have an attachment portion that allows the pad to be attached to the load bearing surface. An impactor tool may also be attached to the load bearing surface and utilized the drive a portion of the implant into a bone cavity. The pad may be removed by hand, removed with the tool, or implanted with the implant. Related systems and methods for using and making the pad are also disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000580 | TRIAL ACETABULAR CUP AND KIT - A trial acetabular cup having a signal generating device located thereon. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000581 | FEMORAL TRIAL COMPONENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument including a femoral trial component configured to be coupled to a surgically-prepared distal end of a patient's femur. The femoral trial component has a fixation side configured to engage a posterior aspect of the surgically-prepared distal femur. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000582 | PROSTHETIC FOOT WITH HYBRID LAYUP - A prosthetic foot has a plate-like foot member with a core section substantially defined by one or more layers comprising a first material fiber, an upper section disposed above the core section, the upper section substantially defined by one or more layers comprising a second material fiber, and a lower section disposed below the core section, the lower section substantially defined by one or more layers comprising a third material fiber, where the upper, lower and core sections together define a total thickness of the plate-like elongate foot member. An idealized ratio of the cross sectional area of each section can be determined such that under an applied load provided to the hybrid layup, the ratio of maximum stress of a given section over the flexural strength of that given section is approximately equal for all sections of the hybrid layup. The hybrid layup arrangement can be configured to have a greater strength, but generally the same stiffness, as a similar foot member made of carbon fiber. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000583 | ADAPTIVE COMPRESSION PROSTHETIC SOCKET SYSTEM AND METHOD - An incompressible fluid is used to adjust fit for a prosthetic device, the use of a closed loop control system and force, motion, and position measurement to aid with algorithms controlling the fit of the prosthetic device to a residual limb. Embodiments include automatic actuation, based on triggering of threshold values from sensors, a powered full release feature, use of hydraulic transducers to transfer fluid pressure to force on a limb, and customizable pressure distribution pads and embedded valves in transducers to prevent backflow and allow stabilization of the residual limb. A retrofit system may be used for existing prosthetic sockets. A triggering algorithm utilizes measured force exceeding a threshold or thresholds with a characteristic pulse signature and a triggering of release based on a combination of total motion and measured force below a threshold or thresholds. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000584 | PROSTHETIC ATTACHMENT LOCK - An attachment lock ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000585 | PUMP MECHANISM FOR VACUUM SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A vacuum suspension system includes a pump mechanism operatively connectable to a prosthetic socket. The pump mechanism has a first member and a second member. First and second fluid chambers are located between the first and second members. The second fluid chamber is fluidly separate from the first fluid chamber, and arranged for fluid communication with the socket. An increase in volume of the first fluid chamber mechanically expands the second fluid chamber, which, in turn, creates a vacuum pressure in the second fluid chamber. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000586 | MODULAR PROSTHETIC SOCKETS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - The invention relates to a prosthetic socket for a residual limb of the lower extremity or upper extremity of an individual person. The residual limb has particular dimensions and anatomical contours; the prosthetic socket has dimensions and contours that fit the dimensions and contours of the residual limb. The prosthetic socket may also fit in a manner that is biomechanically particularly appropriate for the individual. The prosthetic socket is an assembly of components from groups of components that include (a) struts arranged longitudinally with respect to the residual limb, (b) proximal brim members arranged proximally to the struts and connected thereto; and (c) distal socket members disposed at the distal base of the prosthetic socket. The socket components within these groups may be modular in that they can vary with respect to dimensions and/or contours, and yet have common connecting features that permit assembly of the components together to form the prosthetic socket. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000587 | MODULAR PROSTHETIC SOCKETS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - The invention relates to a prosthetic socket for a residual limb of the lower extremity or upper extremity of an individual person. The residual limb has particular dimensions and anatomical contours; the prosthetic socket has dimensions and contours that fit the dimensions and contours of the residual limb. The prosthetic socket may also fit in a manner that is biomechanically particularly appropriate for the individual. The prosthetic socket is an assembly of components from groups of components that include (a) struts arranged longitudinally with respect to the residual limb, (b) proximal brim members arranged proximally to the struts and connected thereto; and (c) distal socket members disposed at the distal base of the prosthetic socket. The socket components within these groups may be modular in that they can vary with respect to dimensions and/or contours, and yet have common connecting features that permit assembly of the components together to form the prosthetic socket. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000588 | SELF-EXPANDING BIFURCATED STENT - A self-expanding stent is disclosed, the self-expanding stent having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The self-expanding stent has three stent subunits, each including one or more longitudinally-oriented diamonds and one or more axially-oriented diamonds. The subunits are coupled together at a pivot joint. The longitudinally-oriented diamonds are configured to substantially hold their shape in both the expanded configuration of the stent and the collapsed configuration of the stent. The axially-oriented diamonds are configured to expand from the collapsed configuration to the expanded configuration. Expansion of the axially-oriented diamonds creates angulation between the stent subunits at the pivot joint. Thus, the stent can be inserted into a target location through a tubular catheter, once the stent is no longer constrained by the catheter, it will expand to an angled configuration. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000589 | Stent System With Abutable C-Shaped Body Sections For Use in a Bifurcated Body Vessel - A bifurcation stent system includes a pair of self-expanding stents. Each stent has a C-shaped body section having a generally semicircular cross-section along its length and an O-shaped body section having a circular cross-section along its length. The stents are deployed in vivo such that the edges of the C-shaped body sections abut each other to form a tubular scaffold in a Y-shaped formation that conforms to the bifurcation. In order to connect the stents in vivo, the C-shaped body sections are configured to include a ball and socket connection there between. The C-shaped body sections align and abut to form a tubular scaffold that extends in the main vessel of the bifurcation, while the O-shaped body sections are tubular scaffolds that extend into the respective branch legs of the bifurcation. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000590 | Intravascular Device - An electronic intravascular device is placed in tight contact with vessel walls and is used for electrical stimulation and/or electrical recording of the vessel wall and surrounding target tissue. The electrodes may operate via connectors interfacing them to external hardware or may incorporate electronics to allow wireless power, information transfer, and control. The device includes an internal skeleton, a flexible substrate attached to the exterior of the skeleton, at least one pair of electrodes located on the substrate, and power and control circuitry connected to the electrodes. The power and control circuitry may include connectors for direct powering of the electrodes or circuit elements for wireless powering of the device by RF-based, optical-based, ultrasound-based, piezoelectric, or vibrational energy harvesting methods. The power and control circuitry may include circuit elements for wireless communication, including between the device and the external environment, and may include on-board processing for control of the electrodes. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000591 | STENT AND SECURELY-INSTALLED ARTIFICIAL VALVE REPLACEMENT DEVICE HAVING SAME - A stent and a securely-installed artificial valve replacement device having the same, the stent being of a cylindrical structure; the top of the stent is provided with a fixed ear ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160000592 | FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE STENTS - Polymeric composite stents reinforced with fibers for implantation into a bodily lumen are disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000593 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR A LIVING BODY INDWELLING MEMBER - A delivery system for a living body indwelling member includes an elongated shaft portion, a stent disposed on a distal side of the shaft portion, and that is caused to indwell a living body, and contrast markers disposed on at least one side of a proximal side or a distal side of the stent, and that have a contrasting property. The contrast markers are arranged up to a position where the contrast markers do not overlap the stent in a separating direction away from the stent from a position where the contrast markers overlap the stent at an axial position of the shaft portion, or from a position where the contrast markers coincide with an edge portion of the stent. Bending rigidity of the contrast markers on the separating direction side is smaller than on a side where the contrast markers come close to the stent. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000594 | ERGONOMIC PROTECTIVE SHELL DEVICE OF THE PERINEAL ORTHOSIS TYPE - The ergonomic protective shell device of the orthosis type includes a structure provided with a front end and a rear end. The structure has a shape widening from the front end to the rear end and is symmetrical along a longitudinal vertical median plane. The structure includes at least one cavity extending from one to the other of the ends. The cavity follows the widening shape and includes a narrowing in the area of the widened rear end. There are rigid support zones formed in the area of the widened rear end on each side of the narrowing of the cavity. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000595 | Foot Pressure Application Method for Treatment of Identified Medical Conditions, Illnesses, and Diseases - A method for effecting neuromuscular mechanisms for treatment of specific non-restless leg syndrome, non-restless arms, and non-foot and leg cramps diseases, conditions, and/or illnesses utilizes a device for applying positive pressure to specific areas of the foot. Slight variations to the positioning and/or patient application of the device may be adopted to increase benefits for specific diseases, conditions, or illnesses. Such variations can include frequency or time intervals of use and variations in pressure and positioning of pressure. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000596 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL WALKER - An orthopedic device includes a posterior shell with ankle and foot receiving portions. The foot receiving portion defines a plantar shell portion and side shell portions extending along first and second sides of the plantar shell portion and forming an open-ended toe portion. A toe protector portion is removably attached to the posterior shell at the open-ended toe portion and arranged to protect the toes of the user. The toe protector portion extends between the side shell portions and longitudinally along a length of the side shell portions. At least one inflatable bladder is disposed in at least the ankle receiving portions and at least one pump assembly is in fluid communication with the at least one inflatable bladder. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000597 | UNIVERSALLY ADJUSTABLE CERVICAL COLLAR - An adjustable cervical collar is in the form of a u-shaped base with a front joined to a pair of rearwardly extending wings. Left and right chin supports are pivotally connected at their distal ends to the distal ends to of respective wings with a chin piece connected between the upper proximal ends of the chin supports. An adjustable latch is individually coupled between each wing and the lower proximal end of the associated chin supports. Preferably the latch is in the form of 1) an arcuate slot in each wing arranged around the respective pivot axis with a track formed on opposite sides of the slot and 2) a retractable locking pin carried by each chin support and movable within the respective slot, the locking pins adapted to engage the ribs in the respective track to releasably lock the chin support to the respective wing. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000598 | Method and Apparatus for Retention of Adipose Tissue - A tissue retention system to assist in maintaining adipose tissue on a patient in a displaced position during a medical procedure to provide access to a body region of the patient includes a flexible anchor pad having a pad length and a pad width. The anchor pad may include a pad body with an adhesive surface thereon, the adhesive being configured to selectively adhere to a patient's skin. The anchor pad also may include an opposing first attachment surface facing away from the adhesive surface. The tissue retention system also may include a flexible tension member having a second attachment surface. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000599 | SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MEDICAL PRODUCT, AS WELL AS METHOD FOR OPERATION OF SUCH A SYSTEM - A system for the production of a medical product, above all in the form of an ostomy bag, as well as a method for operation of such a system, uses a highly flexible modular system concept, in which individual feed lines for semi-finished products are provided. The feed lines can transfer semi-finished products to a main line in pre-assembled manner. In the main line, ultimate processing of the semi-finished products to produce the finished product or a further semi-finished product takes place, with the greatest possible work precision, in contrast to conventional systems that guide different film systems in different planes at a distance from one another, to allow pre-processing steps, before bringing the films together in one plane and welded to one another. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000600 | Eyeball Cooling Module, Eyeball Cooling Apparatus Comprising Same, Eyeball Cooling Eye Patch Comprising Same, Eyeball Cooling Glasses Comprising Same and Eyeball Cooling Goggle Comprising Same - An eyeball cooling module includes a cooling device and a heat dissipation unit. The cooling device generates a cooling stimulation to human eyeballs by absorbing heat from a first side in which the human eyeballs are disposed and dissipating heat to a second side opposed to the first side. The heat dissipation unit is disposed at the second side of the cooling device, and dissipates heat from the second side of the cooling device externally. Accordingly, cooling stimulation to eyeballs of a human may be generated to human eyeballs, fatigue of eyes and eyeballs may be relieved at home and eyeball fever may be reduced at hospitals. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000601 | Pain Management Using Cryogenic Remodeling - Medical devices, systems, and methods for pain management and other applications may apply cooling with at least one probe inserted through an exposed skin surface of skin. The cooling may remodel one or more target tissues so as to effect a desired change in composition of the target tissue and/or a change in its behavior, often to interfere with transmission of pain signals along sensory nerves. Alternative embodiments may interfere with the function of motor nerves, the function of contractile muscles, and/or some other tissue included in the contractile function chain so as to inhibit muscle contraction and thereby alleviate associated pain. In some embodiments, other sources of pain such as components of the spine (optionally including herniated disks) may be treated. | 2016-01-07 |
20160000602 | MEMS DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - Embodiments of an implantable device for delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient include a reservoir configured to contain a liquid comprising the therapeutic agent, and a cannula in fluid communication with the reservoir. When a predetermined cracking pressure is reached, a valve opens and allows the liquid to flow through the cannula. | 2016-01-07 |