09th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180055649 | 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. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055650 | IMPLANTABLE FACET FUSION DEVICES - Implantable devices for the treatment of degenerative facet joint disease, and more specifically to implantable devices for the immobilization or fusion of degenerated facet joints, particularly of the cervical spine are provided. The devices may be easily inserted into the facet joint, promoting fusion and initiating a natural healing response. Also provided are methods of treating degeneration of a facet joint using these implantable devices. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055651 | BI-DIRECTIONAL FIXATING/LOCKING TRANSVERTEBRAL BODY SCREW/INTERVERTEBRAL CAGE STAND-ALONE CONSTRUCTS - A bi-directional fixating transvertebral (BDFT) screw/cage apparatus is provided. The BDFT apparatus includes an intervertebral cage including a plurality of internal angled screw guides, a plurality of screw members, and a novel screw locking mechanism which consists of leaf springs which mechanically interact with BDFT screws which have ratcheted screw heads. The small leaf springs allow the ratchet teeth of the screw heads to rotate only in the penetrating direction. Due to the geometric orientation of the ratchet teeth vis-a-vis the adjacent spring leaf, rotation of the screw head in the opposite direction is prevented by the insertion of the string leaf in the space between the ratchet teeth (trough) of its final rotation. The uni-rotational interaction between the screw head-ratchet teeth/troughs and adjacent leaf spring is the mechanical basis for this novel locking mechanism. The internal angled screw guides orient a first screw member superiorly and a second screw member inferiorly in some embodiments, and orient a second screw member and a third screw member superiorly, and a first screw member and fourth screw member inferiorly in other embodiments. The intervertebral cage is adapted for posterior lumbar intervertebral placement, anterior lumbar intervertebral placement, anterio-lateral thoracic intervertebral placement, or anterior cervical intervertebral placement. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055652 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055653 | Intervertebral Prosthesis or Disk Prosthesis - An intervertebral prosthesis or disk prosthesis comprising a front side, a rear side, an upper side which can be placed on the base plate of vertebral body, a lower side which can be placed on the base plate of a vertebral body, a right side, a left side, a cavity which can receive a fluid hydraulic osteocementum, an opening in the cavity and several outlets out from the cavity. The total of the transversal surfaces of the outlets S | 2018-03-01 |
20180055654 | CUSTOMIZED INTERVERTEBRAL PROSTHETIC DISC WITH SHOCK ABSORPTION - A prosthesis system comprises plates that can be positioned against vertebrae and a selected resilient core that can be positioned between the plates to allow the plates to articulate. The selected resilient core can be chosen from a plurality of cores in response to patient characteristics, such as age and/or intervertebral mobility, such that the prosthesis implanted in the patient is tailored to the needs of the patient. The plurality of cores may comprise cores with different resiliencies, and one of the cores can be selected such that the upper and lower plates articulate with the desired shock absorbing resiliency and/or maximum angle of inclination when the one selected core is positioned between the plates. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055655 | Kinematic Alignment and Novel Femoral and Tibial Prosthetics - A tibial component placement guide for use in a knee arthroplasty procedure involving a knee joint comprising a tibia, a patella, and a femur, the guide comprising an overlay configured to be overlaid a resected tibia, the overlay including at least one of an indicia and an opening indicative of at least one of an orientation and a position of at least one of a first axis of the femur, a second axis of the femur, and a first axis of the patella. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055656 | INSTRUMENTS FOR SETTING ACETABULAR CUP - A cup and a temporary insert are respectively configured to be tightly press fitted into each other along their periphery. The temporary insert includes a through hole communicating outside with a free space between the outer surface of the temporary insert and the inner surface of the cup. In the through hole can be engaged the threaded end of an impactor, for manipulating the cup when it is being set. A syringe can be engaged, enabling a liquid under pressure to be injected into the free space, thus separating the temporary insert from the cup without any risk of damaging the inner surface of the cup. Thus, the cup can be securely manipulated when it is being set without any risk of damaging the inner surface of the cup. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055657 | ARTIFICIAL LIMB STRUCTURE HAVING MAGNETIC LOCK DEVICE - Provided is an artificial limb structure having a magnetic lock device. The artificial limb structure includes: an artificial limb coupled to a magnetic lock device; and a socket liner unit detachably coupled to the magnetic lock device, wherein the socket liner unit includes an attachment and detachment member attachable and detachable to/from the magnetic lock device by a magnetic force, and the magnetic lock device includes: permanent magnets; a magnetic flux control unit provided on the permanent magnets and transmitting the magnetic force generated by the permanent magnets to the attachment and detachment member or interrupting a transmission of the magnetic force; a magnetic force interrupting unit provided at the magnetic flux control unit and interrupting magnetic forces between permanent magnets arranged at opposite sides of the magnetic force interrupting unit; and a switch unit adjusting an arrangement of the permanent magnets with respect to the magnetic force interrupting unit. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055658 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A lower limb prosthetic device ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180055659 | PUMP SYSTEM - A prosthetic system includes first and second parts rotatable relative to one another about a joint. The first and second parts are adapted to form at least part of a weight bearing connection between a prosthetic foot and a socket. A pump system includes a pump mechanism operatively connected to the first and second parts. Rotation of the first part and/or the second part about the joint moves the pump mechanism between an original configuration in which the volume of a fluid chamber defined by the pump mechanism is zero or near-zero, and an expanded configuration in which the volume of the fluid chamber is increased. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055660 | DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES FOR SPINAL DEFORMITIES - Wearable devices for spinal deformities, including a wearable brace configured to be worn about a patient's torso, at least one inflation bladder carried directly or indirectly by an inner surface of the brace, and positioned such that inflation of the bladder with a fluid applies a pressure to generate a force on the patient at a targeted location, at least one force sensor carried directly or indirectly by a surface of the brace, to measure the force independent of the bladder, and the force sensor adapted to output a signal indicative of a force applied on the sensor. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055661 | MULTI-CHAMBER VACUUM PUMP - A vacuum pump may be used to attach a prosthetic and/or orthotic device to a residual limb. The vacuum pump may be in line below a socket of a residual limb. The socket may be a portion of the prosthesis that accepts the residual limb. The vacuum pump may generate a vacuum condition between the prosthesis and the residual limb. Generally, a vacuum condition may be generated between a socket and the residual limb. The residual limb may be covered with a sock, elastomeric liner, or sheath covering the limb. The vacuum condition may positively attach the prosthesis to the residual limb without the need for straps, retaining pins, or suction type vacuum which do not use a vacuum pump. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055662 | PROSTHESIS CASTING DEVICE - A prosthesis socket casting device having a housing and a flexible membrane for receiving a residual limb, the housing and the membrane defining a cavity for containing a fluid. Within the housing are means that are a function of the patient's weight for altering the distribution of the reactive fluid pressure applied when the residual limb is received within the membrane. In a preferred embodiment, the altering means comprise a movable piston that is provided at a lower end of the housing. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055663 | STENT GRAFT WITH FIXING ELEMENTS AND INSERTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a stent graft and to an insertion system for the stent graft according to the invention. The stent graft comprises a stent graft portion with a self-expanding stent having successive rings of meandering supports and a first prosthesis material secured on the rings. On at least one of its rings, the stent graft portion has two loop-shaped fixing elements which are attached via a common fixing area and which are attached to the supports of the rings in such a way that, due to the fact that they are guided in opposite directions around the hollow cylindrical body, the latter is compressible. Furthermore, the insertion system according to the invention also has a pin element with which the loop-shaped fixing elements can be threaded on. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055664 | INTRALUMINAL VASCULAR PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to an intraluminal vascular prosthesis, preferably for implanting in the aortic arch. The prosthesis has a hollow cylindrical body with a first end and a second end; a first vascular prosthesis portion; a second vascular prosthesis portion; and a stent portion which is provided between the first and the second vascular prosthesis portion and which is rigidly connected to said vascular prosthesis portions, said stent portion being free of prosthesis material. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055665 | EXPANSION RING FOR A BRAIDED STENT - A braided stent system includes an expansion ring attached to internal and external surfaces of a lumen. A frame of the ring may impart an outwardly expanding radial force to the lumen, the frame including a plurality of elongate members joined at a coupling and at first and second intersections opposite the coupling. A clip can extend from the intersections and can be operable to slidably secure the frame to the inner and outer surfaces of the lumen. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055666 | Treatment Systems Processes and Devices Addressing Cerebral Vasospasm/Vasoconstriction - Endovascular treatment of, for example, delayed cerebral vasospasm involves the placing of a microcatheter in the affected vessels followed by the teachings of the instant disclosure, which is clinically improved with comparison to slow infusion of a vasodilating compound. Systems, processes and self-expanding designed stents and stent-like members are featured and highlighted. The stents and stent-like members being retrieved, nothing is left in the vessel. Drug-eluting stents, resorbable stents and angiographically imageable coatings, including tantalum brushes over part or all of subject system components are also disclosed. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055667 | COMPOSITE STENT GRAFT - A composite stent graft has a balloon expandable stent portion, a tubular graft material portion inside or outside of the balloon expandable stent portion and self expanding stents associated with the tubular graft material portion. Part of the balloon expandable stent portion can extend beyond the proximal end of the tubular graft material portion. The tubular graft material can be polytetrafluoroethylene, dacron, polyamide, sub intestinal mucosa or any other suitable biocompatible material. A method of deploying which includes flaring a part of the balloon expandable stent portion is also discussed. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055668 | CORRUGATED MICROPOROUS TISSUE INTERFACE FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND INFECTION RESISTANCE OF VASCULAR GRAFTS AND OTHER IMPLANTABLE DEVICES - Provided herein are implantable devices, such as vascular grafts and access port for hemodialysis, that include a microporous sheath layer having a corrugated outer surface, and use therefore for reducing the risk of infection or stenosis. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055669 | LUMINAL IMPLANT FOR THE CORRECTION OF OCCLUSIONS - Apparatus, systems, and methods for a medical implant with improved durability and strength. An implant structure having a mesh, wherein struts of the mesh vary in width as a function of length, where one or more segments are defined by one or more corresponding equations that define strut width. Connecting elements may be optionally included and may further optionally vary in width and shape. Strut tapering functions may be one or more segments of piecewise linear equations. Implant mesh structures may be symmetric, asymmetric, or may vary in segments along the length and/or circumference of the mesh. The mesh may be of a self-expanding or balloon expandable material suitable for medical use. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055670 | SLEEVES FOR EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - An endoprosthesis constraining sleeve includes a single sheet of material forming at least two folds, and a common bond line constraining the single sheet of material to maintain the at least two folds and to form at least two discrete lumens. A first lumen of the at least two lumens is configured to receive a constrained endoprosthesis therein. A second lumen of the at least two lumens is configured to receive a control feature therethrough. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055671 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR CUSTOM FITTED PRODUCTS - A composite material | 2018-03-01 |
20180055672 | ADJUSTABLE WRIST BRACE - Some aspects of the present disclosure describe an orthopedic brace for a portion of a user's upper extremity distal to the elbow. The orthopedic brace includes a body configured to surround said portion of the user's upper extremity. The body includes a first region configured to stabilize said portion of the user's upper extremity. The orthopedic brace includes a second region coupled to the first region. The second region has sufficient elasticity to enable the body to adjust circumferentially to fit said portion of the user's upper extremity. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055673 | ORTHOPEDIC KNEE BRACE - An apparatus that includes a composite fuselage and motion control system designed to protect the human leg from knee pain and muscular fatigue created by repetitive vertical movement or extended periods of squatting. Fuselage panels and frame encapsulate the leg and functionally integrate with hard shell boots to create a rigid exoskeleton structure that resists radial displacement of the knee or ankle. The fuselage ‘open clamshell’ leg harness utilizes wide composite body panels that disperse pressure across a large surface area, allowing the harness to provide body mass support and device securement without restriction of the body's circulatory system. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055674 | WEARABLE NOXIPOINTS STIMULATING DEVICES - Wearable devices for Noxipoints stimulation have a wearable member containing a grid of electrodes. The device is configured by a computer software to identify at least a pair of Noxipoints for applying one or more voltages to stimulate the Noxipoints. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055675 | NECK BRACE - A neck brace includes a brace assembly and a strap assembly. A brace assembly can include a continuous main body configured to wrap around a wearer's neck. The main body can have first and second main body ends, left and right side portions, a chin portion, and a rear portion. A strap assembly includes a continuous lateral strap configured to laterally wrap around the wearer's head, and a longitudinal strap having first and second strap ends, the longitudinal strap being attached to the lateral strap at respective first and second connection points. The first and second main body ends are configured to connect to each other to secure the main body around the wearer's neck, and the first and second strap ends are configured to respectively attach to the first and second side portions. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055676 | NOVEL CERVICAL VERTEBRA TRACTOR - The present utility model discloses a novel cervical vertebra tractor in which Velcro hook sides are attached respectively to left and right ends of a cervical collar support, Velcro loop sides are provided respectively at two ends of an inner side of a traction belt, and the Velcro loop sides and the Velcro hook sides are adhered to each other. A first cushion is provided at the middle portion of the inner side of the traction belt. Multiple vent holes are provided at the middle portion of the traction belt. A balloon is provided inside the traction belt. One end of an inflation tube is connected to the balloon, and the other end of the inflation tube is provided with a connector. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055677 | Thermoformable Splint Structure with Integrally Associated Oxygen Activated Heater and Method of Manufacturing Same - An integrated thermoformable splint and heater and method for manufacturing same includes a thermoplastic material and an oxygen activated heater operatively associated with the thermoplastic material. The integrated thermoformable splint and heater are sealed within an oxygen impermeable housing. Oxygen is allowed to activate the heater either by removing the assembly from the sealed housing, or, by displacement of a removable seal that will allow oxygen to penetrate a porous region in the housing, and, in turn, come into contact with the heater. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055679 | ADHESIVE SECURING MEMBER FOR AN OSTOMY PRODUCT - An adhesive flange extender for an ostomy flange comprises a flexible arcuate membrane having a radial inner edge, a radial outer edge, and an adhesive surface for securing the membrane simultaneously to the skin of an ostomate and to an ostomy flange. The membrane includes at least two independently movable tab portions at the radial outer edge of the membrane. The membrane further includes a central region and a border region that is thinner than the central region to provide increased flexibility at the periphery of the flange extender. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055680 | LIFE APPLICATION PATCH - A stoma dressing for use by ostomy patients comprising an underlying fluid impermeable layer having an adhesive edge; a highly absorbent core fixedly superimposed on the underlying fluid impermeable layer and totally encircled by the adhesive edge; a groove running the entire outer perimeter of the middle highly absorbent core; and a bead of skin healing/skin protecting cream or ointment filling the groove. In use, the stoma dressing is placed over the stoma in a manner that the top of the highly absorbent core and the adhesive edge of the impermeable layer face the skin and stoma of the patient. When lightly pressed against the skin such that the adhesive edge adheres to the patient's skin, the bead of cream or ointment in the groove spreads on the patient's skin around the outer perimeter of the middle absorbent core, to create a skin area that is protected from the stoma effluents without interfering with the adhesive properties of the adhesive edge of the dressing. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055681 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DISRUPTING AND PREVENTING SNORE - Apparatuses and methods for snore disrupting and prevention are disclosed. One apparatus includes: an inflatable bladder assembly configured to inflate and deflate to move a head of a user; a conduit connected to the bladder assembly and configured to extend at a distance from the bladder assembly; an air inflator connected to the conduit for inflating the bladder assembly through the conduit, the air inflator being at the distance from the bladder assembly when in use to minimize noise, radiation or discomfort for the user a controller in communication with the air inflator to actuate the air inflator to inflate the bladder assembly; and an audio processor in communication with the controller, the audio processor being configured to detect sound waves and transmit control commands to the controller to trigger cyclical actuation of the air inflator upon a trigger event. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055682 | FACIAL INTEGRITY ORAL APPLIANCE - A facial integrity oral appliance is provided. The appliance includes a lower member formed to fit over lower teeth and an upper member formed to fit over upper teeth. The lower member and the upper member each include a plurality of tooth impressions for receiving respective teeth of a dentition. The members may further include a facial surface on one side thereof and a lingual surface on the opposite side thereof. A connector connects the upper and lower members together. The connector has a rubber elasticity. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055683 | METHOD OF ADJUSTING SNORING MOUTHPIECE - A method of adjusting a snoring mouthpiece includes the steps of: reading a first medical image, establishing a first respiratory tract model, performing a first respiration simulation, reading a second medical image, establishing a second respiratory tract model, performing a second respiration simulation, calculating an adjustment distance, and adjusting the snoring mouthpiece. The method is so designed that tomographic images of a patient's respiratory tract are read at two separate times in order to establish models, perform respiration simulations, and thereby provide the correct distance by which to adjust the snoring mouthpiece. This allows the snoring mouthpiece to be adjusted rapidly and correctly and work effectively. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055684 | INTRAUTERINE DEVICE INSERTER - An inserter is provided which includes a handle having an upper cover and a bottom cover, the upper cover having a longitudinal opening, a proximal end and a distal end; a mounting member extending from an inner surface of the bottom cover of the handle, the mounting member having a through-hole; an inner tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the inner tube attached to the mounting member; an insertion tube movably coupled to the inner tube with a longitudinal axis essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the inner tube; a switch coupled to a proximal end of the insertion tube and arranged in the opening; and a string having a proximal end removably coupled near the proximal end of the opening, a distal end of the string coupled to a device to be inserted inside a human anatomy. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055685 | CRYOTHERAPY SYSTEM WITH INFLATABLE CHAMBER - A cryotherapy system can include an erectable apparatus that can be at least partially inflatable, and configured to extend at least partially around a treatment area adapted to contain at least both vaporized cryogen and at least a portion of a user's body to be cryogenically treated; and a cooling system configurable to provide vaporized cryogen to the treatment area. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055686 | APPARATUS FOR APPLYING COLD THERAPY TO A JOINT OF A PERSON OR AN ANIMAL - An assembly for cold therapy to a joint of a person or an animal has a panel formed of a foam material, and a plurality of ice packs positioned within the foam material of the panel in a location between an inner side and an outer side of the panel. The panel is adapted to wrap around at least a portion of the joint. The assembly further includes a wrap extending across the outer side of the panel. This wrap has a length suitable for wrapping around the joint. The plurality of ice packs are arranged in rows and columns within the panel. The foam material is a polyurethane open cell foam material. The wrap is formed of an elastomeric material. The wrap has a fastener thereon that is adapted to affix one end of the wrap to an outer surface of the wrap. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055687 | MULTIPLE LUMEN HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETERS - Catheter devices and methods for intravascular heating and/or cooling of human or veterinary patients. The catheter devices generally comprise catheters having inflow and outflow lumens and at least one curvilinear balloon connected to the inflow and outflow lumens such that heat exchange fluid may be circulated through the balloon(s). The catheter is inserted into the vasculature and heated or cooled fluid is circulated through the balloon(s) to heat or cool blood flowing in heat-exchange proximity to the balloon(s), thereby effecting heating or cooling of all or a portion of the patient's body. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055688 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE MEASUREMENT OF CASSETTE PRESSURE - A method and system provide a surgical system including a cassette, a console and an interferometric pressure sensing system coupled with the console. The cassette is for exchanging material with a patient and includes a wall and a reflector. The wall undergoes a deflection in response to a nonambient internal cassette pressure. The console is coupled with the cassette. The interferometric pressure sensing system is coupled with the console. The interferometric pressure sensing system includes a light source and a detector. The light source provides a first portion of light that is reflected off of the reflector and a second portion of light that bypasses the reflector. The first portion and the second portion of light are recombined to form an interference pattern. The deflection corresponds to a shift in the interference pattern detectable by the detector. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055689 | Ultraviolet Radiation Sensor Systems and Methods for Laser Pulse Energy Control in Eye Surgery - Systems are provided for delivering a calibrated ultraviolet radiation pulse at a treatment plane during a laser-ablation treatment of a patient's eye. Exemplary systems include an ultraviolet radiation source, and a fluorescent plate positioned to receive an initial ultraviolet radiation pulse produced by the ultraviolet radiation source. The fluorescent plate generates a visible light pulse in response to the initial ultraviolet radiation pulse. Exemplary systems further include a photon detector positioned to receive the visible light pulse for generating an electrical signal in response to the visible light pulse, and a processing module configured to determine an energy of the initial ultraviolet radiation pulse based on an amplitude and a decay time of the electrical signal, determine an energy calibration signal based on the determined energy of the initial ultraviolet radiation pulse, and provide the energy calibration signal to the ultraviolet radiation source for producing the calibrated ultraviolet radiation pulse. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055690 | LASER SURGERY APPARATUS FOR CONTACT LASER SURGERY - The present invention relates to a laser surgery apparatus for contact laser surgery and to a method of using the laser surgery apparatus. The laser surgery apparatus ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180055691 | EYE MASK - Eye masks and associated processes are disclosed herein. These masks and associated processes may involve positioning a mask over the eyes and nearby glands of a user and applying heat and/or moisture. This treatment may provide therapeutic benefits, including therapy of Meibomian gland disease and other sources of dry eye. Other physical benefits can also include mechanically gently holding eyelids closed and promoting relaxation and reduction of stress. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055692 | AIM ASSISTING SYSTEMS - An aim assisting system for assisting user's while aiming. The device includes a band and a retractable eye patch. The eye patch is designed to cover a non-dominant eye of the user thus improving accuracy and aim while shooting. A user may also use the device as an ear warmer. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055693 | TYMPANIC MEMBRANE PRESSURE EQUALIZATION TUBE DELIVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for automatically forming an incision in a tympanic membrane of an ear and placing a tympanic membrane pressure equalization tube into the incision. The systems include a housing with a shaft extending therefrom. A mechanism is disposed within the housing. A distal end of the shaft is placed against a tympanic membrane, and the mechanism is triggered to causes the tympanic membrane to be automatically incised and dilated and a tympanic membrane pressure equalization tube to be placed in the dilated incision. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055694 | GRADUATED PRESSURE APPLICATOR - The present invention relates to a device for applying graduated pressure to an underlying surface. An exemplary device is a graduated compression device or a graduated pressure bandage, that is able to apply graduated pressure to a limb, with higher pressure being applied at one end of the device, e.g. near the ankle in use, and gradually applying less pressure at the other end of the device, e.g. such that the lowest pressure is applied to the end of the stocking closest to the thigh in use. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055695 | THERMOPLASTIC CAST - A thermoplastic cast according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a structure having a mesh form and a thermoplastic property, an outer cover provided on an outer surface of the structure, a buffer pad provided on an outer surface of the outer cover and having elasticity, and a finishing material provided on an outer surface of the buffer pad and configured to come into contact with a user's body. Melting points of the outer cover, the buffer pad, and the finishing material are higher than that of the structure. The finishing material has a porosity different from that of the buffer pad. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055696 | Nursing Pad - This invention provides a novel solution for a nursing pad that is configured to provide direct access to an absorbent insert, resists slippage while worn inside a bra or a shirt, and effectively wick leaking breast fluid via an undergarment pad assembly comprising a receptacle with a pocket, at least one absorbent insert wherein the at least one absorbent insert is retained and semi-enveloped within the pocket of the receptacle, and may include at least one non-slip surface on a backside of the receptacle. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055697 | MOISTURE DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a system and apparatus for detecting moisture or fluid using a processing unit and a sensor pad comprising interdigitated conductive leads connected to a coupling unit. The processing unit and coupling unit may be connected wirelessly or via wires. The presence of moisture or fluid may be determined as a function of at least one aspect of the complex impedance as determined by a signal analysis unit. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055698 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH SELECTIVELY POSITIONED WAIST CONTAINMENT MEMBER - An absorbent article ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180055699 | DIAPER STRUCTURE WITH ENHANCED TACTILE SOFTNESS ATTRIBUTES - A diaper structure with enhanced softness attributes is disclosed. The diaper structure may include an innermost layer formed of a first nonwoven web, and an outermost layer formed of a second nonwoven web. The first and second nonwoven webs may have a combined basis weight of at least about 30 gsm. The ratio of the first web basis weight to the second web basis weight may range from 30/70 to 70/30. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055700 | Pull-On Wearable Article with Informational Image - A pull-on wearable article includes a main portion including an outer cover, the main portion defining a front waist region, a rear waist region, and a crotch region extending between and connecting the front and rear waist regions. First and second extendable side regions extend between and connect the main portion front waist region and the main portion rear waist region to form the article in a closed waist configuration, at least a portion of each side regions being extendable between a relaxed state and an extended state. An informational image is disposed in at least the first side region. The article may further include a texture feature formed in an outer surface of the article and positioned proximate to the informational image to form a composite image. Alternatively or additionally, the image includes a cognitively functional graphic. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055701 | ELEVATING BED AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF ELEVATING BED - The present invention provides an elevating bed capable of detecting braking performance. The elevating bed comprises an elevating assembly, a driving motor connected to the elevating assembly and driving the elevating assembly to move, a brake device connected to the driving motor and a control module connected to the driving motor and controlling the driving motor to rotate, and connected to the brake device and controlling the brake device to be enabled or disabled; when the control module disables the brake device, the control module controls the driving motor to drive the elevating assembly to move for a first movement distance and calculates a first torque value of the driving motor; when the control module enables the brake device, the control module controls the driving motor to drive the elevating assembly to move for a second movement distance and calculates a second torque value of the driving motor, the control module determining whether the brake device is normal or abnormal according to a relationship between the first torque value and the second torque value. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055702 | Elevated Height Wheelchair - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a wheelchair configured to reposition an occupant between a lowered and a raised position. The wheelchair can include a frame, a seat moveable relative to the frame, a drive wheel, and one or more pairs of arm assemblies. The arm assembly includes a wheel configured to move from a first spatial location when the wheel chair is operating on flat, level ground to a second spatial location that is different than the first spatial location. Arm limiters can selectively engage the arm assembly based on at least one of a seat position, position of the arm assembly and surface conditions of ground surface. The arm limiters can limit the range of motion of the arm assembly and sometimes other operational aspects of the chair. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055703 | ROCKER RECLINER CHAIR WITH LOCK-OUT MECHANISM FOR SAFE USE OF LIFT-ASSIST FEATURE - Embodiments are related to a chair with electromechanical reclining features, rocking features, and also lift-assist features to facilitate a person's removal from and entry into the chair. The present embodiments also relate to a rocking, reclining chair that includes a rocking motion lock-out feature to enable safe usage of a lift-assist feature included within the chair to move an occupant upwards towards a standing position. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055704 | Physical transfer electric assist device/board for people in therapy or in need of special care - A physical transfer device/board for people in therapy or in need of special care. It starts with a long plank that bridges between the start and finish point and then the plank has a movable, rotating disk with an optional back and leg rest. The disk slides from Point A start to Point B finish and is actuated by an electric motor powered with a battery or electricity from a plug-in receptacle. The whole device is portable with a foldable leg structure to securely and safely support the patient. The use and method of the device anticipates transfers such as a patient in a bed or wheel chair transfer to a tub, shower, toilet or other place for some personal or medical need. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055705 | Methods and Apparatus for Moving a Patient From a Reclining Position to an Upright Sitting Position - An apparatus for moving a patient from a reclining position to an upright sitting position, and methods of using same, are described. The apparatus includes an articulating patient support platform with first, second and third panels. The first panel includes opposite first and second ends and the second panel is movably attached to the first panel first end and is upwardly pivotable from a substantially co-planar relationship with the first panel to a substantially orthogonal relationship with the first panel. The third panel is secured to the second panel in spaced-apart, substantially co-planar relationship therewith. A patient is positioned on the patient support platform with the patient's upper body supported by the first and second panels and the patient's legs supported by the third panel. The second panel is caused to pivot upwardly, thereby moving the patient to a generally upright sitting position. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055706 | GROSSING WORKSTATION WITH ELECTRONIC SCALE - A grossing workstation comprising an electronic scale, screen, and camera holder is described. The camera holder may be mounted on a flexible or articulating arm in order to attach a digital camera for specimen imaging. A computing device in the scale may store digital copies of specimen images or measurements. The computing device may furthermore control movements of the balance pan and camera holder in order to automatically image a specimen at different view angles. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055707 | Table System for Medical Imaging - A table system for use with an imaging device includes a base portion that supports the table system over a support surface, a patient support including a platform for supporting a patient in a standing position and a bed for supporting the patient in a lying position, a linkage portion coupled between the base portion and the patient support that is pivotable with respect to both the base portion and the patient support, a first drive mechanism that drives the pivoting of the patient support with respect to the linkage portion, and a second drive mechanism that drives the pivoting of the linkage portion with respect to the base portion, the first and second drive mechanisms moving the patient support between a vertical position in which the platform is substantially parallel to the support surface and a horizontal position in which the bed is substantially parallel to the support surface. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055708 | Upper Extremity Positioner - An apparatus and technique for supporting and securing a human upper extremity suitable for diagnostic and surgical procedures with the apparatus comprising a base plate coupled to moveable proximal and distal platforms. The distal platform supports the hand and wrist while pivoting about a ball and socket (universal) joint. The proximal platform is attached to a moveable support that variably elevates the upper extremity between the shoulder and the wrist (ie the distal platform) whilst travelling longitudinally along the base plate. These upper platforms attach to a common lower platform (ie the base plate) and function independently yet complimentarily to variably elevate and position the entire upper extremity above the base plate thereby achieving reproducible medical (or “user”) access to any discrete site from the shoulder to the digits. The proximal and distal platforms may also function as a bridge for a third upper platform converting an apparatus with two relatively short supportive surfaces to an apparatus having one relatively long supportive surface. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055709 | Human Machine Interfaces for Lower Extremity Orthotics - A system and method by which movements desired by a user of a lower extremity orthotic is determined and a control system automatically regulates the sequential operation of powered lower extremity orthotic components to enable the user, having mobility disorders, to walk, as well as perform other common mobility tasks which involve leg movements, perhaps with the use of a gait aid. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055710 | Flexible Ankle-Based Inversion Device - This document presents a design for an ankle-based inversion device which can be constructed entirely from webbing. All individual design components are described in detail, and complete instructions for use and assembly are provided. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055711 | MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A motion assistance apparatus includes a proximal support configured to support a proximal part of a user, a distal support configured to support a distal part of the user, and a rotary frame connected to the distal support, and configured to simultaneously perform a translational motion and a rotational motion relative to the proximal support. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055712 | EXOSKELETON INCLUDING A MECHANICAL ANKLE LINK HAVING TWO PIVOT AXES - The invention relates to an exoskeleton including: a foot structure; a lower leg structure; a mechanical knee link having a pivot axis; and a mechanical ankle link connecting the foot structure to the lower leg structure and including a first pivot connection having a first pivot axis that is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the mechanical knee link, and a second pivot connection having a second pivot axis that is perpendicular to the first pivot axis and forms an angle of between 30° and 60° with the support plane when the exoskeleton is upright and at rest. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PORTABLE POWERED STRETCHING EXOSUIT - Portable powered stretching exosuit (PPSE) systems and methods according to various embodiments are described herein. The PPSE can be used to facilitate stretching routines for athletics, rehabilitation, or for therapeutic purposes such as maintaining mobility for DMD patients. The PPSE is comfortable, relatively easy to don and doff, and in a form factor such that the PPSE can be worn during the wearer's normal activities. The PPSE may be self-powered, and automatically perform or assist with specific stretching routines. PPSEs may be optimized for one or more specific stretches, whether for athletic performance, medical purposes or rehabilitation following surgery or injury. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055714 | Powered Handle Bar Apparatus for Staircase, Ramp or Level Walk Area Walking Assistance for Challenged Individuals - An indoor, electrically powered, and motorized handlebar structure that provides forward moving or stationary stability for mobility-challenged individuals includes a trolley support bar, a handle, a handle operating system, a control box, a drive assembly, an access control reader, at least one accessory, and a power source. The trolley support bar is mounted on to a solid surface area that can be a wall surface or a floor surface as the handle is operatively coupled to the trolley support bar by the drive assembly. The control box is terminally connected to the trolley support bar and house the access control reader, the at least one accessory, and the power source. The drive assembly, the access control reader, and the at least one accessory are electrically connected to the power source through the handle operating system so that handle can move between a forward direction and a backward direction. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055715 | APPARATUS FOR UNLOADING A USER'S BODY WEIGHT DURING A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF SAID USER, PARTICULARLY FOR GAIT TRAINING OF SAID USER - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180055716 | TWS Product With Photoluminescent Feature - The problems of the prior art are addressed by a novel tactile warning system that utilizes a separate component to add photoluminescence to the tile. In certain embodiments, the tactile warning system is a replaceable tile and a cap used to cover the fastener is made using a photoluminescent material. In other embodiments, the tactile warning system is a surface applied tile, a Cast-In-Place tile or a replaceable tile, and cavities are created on the upper surface of the tile. A photoluminescent insert is then disposed in these cavities. The photoluminescent insert may be made of plastic, aluminum or acrylic. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055717 | Method and Device for Improving Visual Performance - An apparatus for improving a visual function, the apparatus having a first display element for displaying at least one moving grid consisting of grid elements; at least one portable closure element for the occlusion of at least one eye; a portable eye tracking device for measuring at least one characteristic value of a non-occluded eye; a first control unit having a first communication interface to the eye tracking device and a second communication interface to the at least one closure element; and a second control unit connected to the display element, with a third communication interface to the first control unit. The second control unit is adapted to provide a display to a non-occluded eye of the moving grids on the first display element controlled on the basis of the characteristic values measured by the eye tracking device. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055718 | PROPRIOCEPTIVE FEEDBACK ASSIST DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A device for facilitating or enhancing proprioceptive feedback during breathing and related exercises includes a user attachment component attachable to a user about the thorax. Two elongate tensile members are connected at proximal ends to the user attachment component at points essentially just below the armpits of a user. These two elongate tensile members are connectable at their distal ends to the feet of the user. Another two tensile members are connected at their proximal ends to a back portion or strap of the harness and at their distal ends to or about the user's hands. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055719 | MASSAGE DEVICE - The present disclosure is concerned with a massage device having a massage pad being made from an elastic material and having a base with a convex base surface, and at least one massage projection extending from the base surface, which massage projection having a base and a tip having a tip center, and a hard carrier, the massage pad being connected with the hard carrier at its circumference and a clearance being provided between the massage pad and the hard carrier at least in a center region of the massage pad, wherein the clearance is being structured so that the massage pad can deform into a concave state at least in the center region. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055720 | Electrodynamic methood of massage and massage device - Electrodynamic massage device comprises of a constantly reversible motion mechanism, an electrical engine or electromagnet, and a moving shaft with a changeable influencing head executed or covered on its open end with material having electrostatic capabilities, and the motion mechanism is located in the housing of the massage device, and electrical engine or electromagnet are attached to housing. Electrodynamic massage device can perform the massage which creates an electrostatic current on the skin's surface and constant reverse movements of the skin and subcutaneous tissue with purpose of treatment. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055721 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SCALP THERMAL TREATMENT - In one example, the disclosure relates to a head wrap that includes a body. A first arm extends from the body. A second arm extends from the body oppositely from, and shares a common axis with, the first arm. A center section extends from the body generally perpendicular to the first arm and the second arm. A first panel and a second panel extend from the first arm. A third panel and a fourth panel extending from the second arm. A fluid bladder is defined by the body, the first arm, the second arm, the center section, the first panel, the second panel, the third panel, and the fourth panel. A compression bladder is disposed outwardly of the fluid bladder and coextensive with the fluid bladder. A first fluid port is fluidly coupled to the fluid bladder and a second fluid port is fluidly coupled to the fluid bladder. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055722 | ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to a massage device comprising: a support, and a plurality of massage elements, each projecting a distance outwardly from the support and having a rounded massaging surface, characterised in that at least some of the massage elements project outwardly from the support by a first distance, and at least others of the massage elements project outwardly from the support by a second distance, whereby the first and second distances are different. The present invention provides a massage device comprising a massage surface consisting of closely packed massage elements set at different heights. The massage elements are provided by hemispheres each having a rounded upward facing massage surface, that interface with the skin to trigger a powerful unwind and relaxation response from the strained area of contact and peripheral to it. The device is a passive massage device without moving parts. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055723 | MASSAGE BALL SYSTEMS - A massage ball system for self-massage is disclosed herein. The system includes assembly for self-massage that is usable by a single individual in order to relieve stress anywhere the user may need to without requiring the aid of another person. The massage ball system has at least two balls attached using a rope or the like, and all covered in a soft feeling material. The balls can be used on a variety of pressure points, emulating the same effect as a deep tissue massage. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055724 | MASSAGING DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a massage device configured to provide a squeezing pressure. The massage device may include an elastically extensible and bendable connector element and at least two rolling massage elements. A portion of the elastically extensible and bendable connector element and the at least two rolling massage elements form a massaging zone configured to receive one or more body parts. The body parts may include feet, forearms, and the like. Accordingly, the massage device may provide relief for specific conditions such as plantar fasciitis and carpel tunnel syndrome. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055725 | SYSTEM FOR SLEEP AID - A sleep aid system that includes: a curved neck pillow; speakers within the neck pillow; a vibrator embedded within the neck pillow; and a means to control functions related to the pillow. Preferably, the means to control includes a remote control, where said remote control includes a control panel and a display panel. The control panel includes audio controls to control audio output to these speakers. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055726 | PORTABLE ABDOMINAL CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATOR FOR ELECTROCARDIOGRAM MONITORING - The utility model discloses a portable abdominal cardiopulmonary resuscitator for electrocardiogram monitoring, comprising an abdominal pull-push cardiopulmonary resuscitator body provided with a display and a central processing unit, wherein the abdominal pull-push cardiopulmonary resuscitator body is also provided with an electrocardiographic electrode communication module which is connected with the central processing unit; the electrocardiographic electrode communication module is connected with electrocardiographic electrodes in a wireless or wired way; and the display is used for displaying abdominal pull-push information and electrocardiogram monitoring information. According to the utility mode, by adding the electrocardiogram monitoring function on the display and following the abdominal pull-push information, operators can observe the electrocardiographic changes of patients in real time during rescue without raising heads to adjust the pull and push situations of the abdominal cardiopulmonary resuscitator. The abdominal cardiopulmonary resuscitator is conveniently used, is not limited by the application sites, improves the success rate of rescue. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055727 | PATIENT ELECTRICAL TREATMENT SYSTEM - A kit for discharging electrons from a mammal such as human comprise at least two electrically conductive acupuncture needles. The needles are adapted for creating an electrical connection with subcutaneous tissue of the mammal. There is an electrically conductive pad with electrically conductive pad wires, one for each needle for connection to the respective needle to the pad. Electrically conductive grounding wire is provided for electrically grounding the pad. Helical wires for placement around the acupuncture needles can be used to enhance electrically conductivity. The kit is designed, when assembled and used to treat a mammal, for withdrawing excess electrons from the mammals for improved health. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055728 | MOXIBUSTION DEVICE - A moxibustion apparatus includes: a case; a heat storage unit arranged inside the case and including a heat storage material, a heat insulating member covering an outer surface of the heat storage material, an exposed portion exposed to the outside of the heat insulating member, a heating coil embedded in the heat storage material and electrically heated, and a charging terminal that has one side exposed to the outside of the case and is connected to an external power source to provide power to the heating coil; and a moxibustion unit configured to receive heat accumulated in the heat storage material through the exposed portion to locally heat acupuncture points of a user's abdomen, and including a protrusion portion that protrudes to have an end portion thereof formed into a spherical shape or a gently curved shape and is exposed to the outside of the case. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055729 | PARTIALLY INSULATED ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES FOR SENSING AND STIMULATION - A sensing and monitoring system can use acupuncture needle-based electrodes for sensing signals from a person and/or delivering stimulation to the person. In various embodiments, the electrodes can include partially insulated acupuncture needles. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055730 | ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES WITH ACCESSORIES FOR SENSING AND STIMULATION - A sensing and monitoring system can use acupuncture needle-based electrodes for sensing signals from a person and/or delivering stimulation to the person. In various embodiments, the electrodes can include partially insulated acupuncture needles. In various embodiments, the electrodes can include partially insulated or non-insulated acupuncture needles and one or more electrodes incorporated into a needle stopper configured as a guiding tube for an acupuncture needle or integrated into an acupuncture needle. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055731 | Halo ice bag for treating migraine - A halo ice bag comprises a plurality of selectably sealable compartments. The selectably sealable compartments are joined one to another by an elastic and define a first end and a second end of the halo ice bag. A selectable closure can join the first end to the second end to define a closed loop. The elastic allows the halo ice bag to conform to the head of a wearer. An insulating layer and comfort layer prevent excess heat loss from the wearer's head and render the halo ice bag dry to the touch. The comfort layer may include a superabsorbent polymer or hydrogel. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055732 | Pill-Safe - A substance-dispensing device that is programmed by a healthcare provider and whose bulk medication supply is inaccessible to a patient or user at one time. The user will only have access to the dose programmed by the healthcare provider at a specified time and not have access to the internal supply of the medication. The dispensing device denies medication requests to anyone except those authorized by the healthcare provider. The dispensing device keeps a record of the device access and functions performed in the database of the device. The dispensing device will only dispense medication when medication is requested and only if the medication is due. The dispensing device is re-usable and may only be setup by the prescribing authority and filled by the healthcare provider or pharmacist who is assigned to the device. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055733 | END CAP FOR CARTRIDGE-SHAPED RECEPTACLE - An end cap which is prepared for being fastened, especially attached, to an especially pipe socket-type connecting port of a cartridge-shaped receptacle and in a mounted state serves for sealing the connecting port, including a top surface portion, a shell surface portion being connected, especially perpendicularly and cylindrically, to the top surface portion, and a flange portion connected to the shell surface portion, the flange portion including and/or forming a sealing portion, by which the end cap can be fixed and sealed to the cartridge-shaped receptacle, and a predetermined breaking/tearing portion, at which the end cap tears and/or breaks in a predefined manner when the end cap is removed from the cartridge-shaped receptacle. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055734 | SEALING CAP FOR A CONTAINER FOR HOLDING A MEDICAL LIQUID - A sealing cap for a container for holding a medical liquid comprising a cap body, which bounds an interior and has at least one opening, and at least one connection device, which is arranged on the cap body and to which a conveying device for feeding a medical liquid into the container or for removing a medical liquid from the container can be connected. The connection device has a sealing element, arranged on the cap body. The connection device has a break-off piece, which, in an initial state, is firmly connected to the cap body and covers the outer face of the sealing element in the outward direction. The break-off piece is connected to the cap body by means of a pre-determined breaking point. In addition, the sealing element is convex on the outer face. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055735 | FLUID TRANSFER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein related to a device for transferring precise amounts of fluid from at least one source container to a at least one target container. In some embodiments, the fluid is first transferred from the source container (e.g., a vial) through a connector to an intermediate measuring container (e.g., a syringe). In some embodiments air can pass through an air inlet and enter the vial to compensate for the volume of fluid withdrawn from the vial. An air check valve or a bag or a filter can prevent the fluid from escaping through the air inlet. The precisely measured amount of fluid can then be transferred from the intermediate measuring container to the target container (e.g., an IV bag). In some embodiments the connector can include a source check valve and a target check valve to direct fluid first from the source container to the intermediate measuring container and then from the intermediate measuring container to the target container. Some embodiments of the device can include a motor and a controller for automatically actuating a plunger of the syringe to transfer the desired amount of fluid. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055736 | DISPENSING INSPECTION DEVICE, DISPENSING INSPECTION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - There are provided a dispensing inspection device, a dispensing inspection method, a program, and a recording medium capable of inspecting whether dispensing is appropriately performed with high reliability. By obtaining a first image captured by imaging a rear surface of a medicine sheet and a second image obtained by imaging a lateral side thereof, and a third image obtained by irradiating a front surface of a fractional medicine with light from an inclined lower side, detecting a medicine name using OCR and/or code recognition from the first image, detecting the number of medicine sheets from the second image, detecting the number of fractional medicines from the third image, detecting a total number of medicines from the number of the medicine sheets and the number of the fractional medicines, and determining whether a medicine name and the number of medicines in prescription information and the detected medicine name and the detected total number of medicines match each other. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055737 | Overdose Protecting Dispensing Device - An improved syringe is disclosed. One improved feature is the addition of a timing unit that can be programmed to give the user audio and visual alarm at the end of a preset time countdown. The timing unit can be reversibly attached to a syringe, in some embodiments. This allows the user to quickly and easily swap out the syringe attached to the timing unit. In other embodiments the timing unit is integrated directly onto the syringe. An internal memory unit stores the last time set, allowing for quick repeats of the same time interval. The memory and display also allow the user to enter or select the medicine being taken to prevent confusion. The advantage of this invention is in the increased safety and efficacy of taking liquid medicines. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055738 | DISPENSER SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MEDICATION COMPLIANCE - Systems and methods are provided for dispensing medication in a predetermined amount. An exemplary system and method may include operations and/or instructions comprising dispensing medicine from a first medicine container to a transfer device; dispensing medicine from the transfer device to a second medicine container, monitoring a medicine distribution relative to the first medicine container, the second medicine container, and the transfer device by way of at least one monitoring device, and automatically adjusting the medicine distribution among the first medicine container, the second medicine container, and the transfer device. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055739 | DOSING CONTROL COUPLING FOR ENTERAL FLUID TRANSFER AND ENTERAL COUPLINGS AND SYRINGES - An enteral dosing control coupling comprising a cylindrical collar defining a hollow internal chamber and a lumen extension tip projecting axially into the internal chamber, the lumen extension tip defining an internal lumen extending therethrough. In example forms, the lumen extension tip is integrally formed with the cylindrical collar. In other example forms, the lumen extension tip is a separate piece and is removably engageable within the cylindrical collar. In some example forms, the present invention relates to syringes, connectors, couplings, etc. having ISO 80369-3 formatted couplings. In other example forms, the present invention relates to connectors, couplings, etc. for adapting coupling formats other than the ISO 80369-3 coupling format to the ISO 80369-3 coupling format. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055740 | ENTERAL FEEDING TUBE - An enteral feeding tube capable of delivering nutrients and/or medications to a patient at multiple points in the gastrointestinal tract and/or aspirating the gastrointestinal tract, comprising two or more channels each with at least one opening, said channels running parallel to the other until one channel ends, each channel keeping the fluid separated from the other channel, said channels being open at the proximal end and closed or open at the distal end and each channel having one or more perforations of same or variable size. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055741 | TEETHING MITT - A teething mitt, including a glove portion and a teething cap portion. The glove portion is made of fabric, is flexible, and is adapted to fit over the hand of a child. The teething cap portion is made of silicone and extends over and is secured to the glove portion. A securing strap extends around the glove portion and is used to secure the glove portion near the wrist of the child. The teething cap has protuberances that may be safely chewed upon by the child while teething. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055742 | COMPOSITE POWDER HAVING SURFACE OF INORGANIC POWDER COVERED WITH PRESSUESENSITIVE ADHESIVE POLYMER, COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING SAME, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to composite powder having enhanced skin adhesiveness, since the surface of inorganic powder contained in a cosmetic material is evenly covered with a pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer, a cosmetic composition containing same, and a method for preparing same. A cosmetic material having the composite powder according to the present invention shows adhesiveness resulting from a pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer, thereby having excellent skin adhesiveness, enhanced coverage and lasting power due to same, excellent oil dispersibility and spreadability when applied on the skin, and bringing light and refreshing feeling when used. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055743 | SHAVING FORMULATION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed is a shaving formulation having sesame oil, olive oil, sandalwood oil, broccoli oil, or any combination thereof, which allows for a smooth, non-irritating shave. The disclosed composition is preferably either an aqueous solution or a lotion that does not build up on the skin and preferably has moisturizing, healing, and/or anti-inflammatory properties that prevent or reduce the occurrence of dry skin, irritated/inflamed skin, in-grown hairs, or any combination thereof The disclosed shaving formulations preferably further include anti-microbial properties, anti-septic properties, or any combination thereof. The disclosed shaving formulations have a low viscosity such that the formulations may be applied from spray bottle or a container equipped with an atomizing head in the form of a mist onto a desired bodypart. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055744 | DELIVERY OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FROM PLANT MATERIALS TO SKIN - Disclosed is an apparatus and methods for its use that is configured to be used to treat various skin conditions. The apparatus includes a water-permeable absorbent material and a plant material comprising a water-soluble skin-active ingredient. The plant material is enclosed within the water-permeable absorbent material, and the water-permeable absorbent material is configured to absorb water and allow the absorbed water to contact the plant material so as to release the active ingredient from the plant material. The active ingredient is then absorbed by the absorbent material, which is then topically applied to skin in need of skin treatment. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055745 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Cutaneous Fungal Infections - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of dermatophytic conditions such as tinea pedis. Such conditions can progress through multiple stages, such as fungal and bacterial stages, making effective treatment results difficult to achieve. The invention relates to a combined therapy effective for treatment of the condition that utilizes daily administration of a balanced combination of antifungals, antiperspirants and drying agents to achieve a beneficial therapeutic effect, irrespective of the stage of the disease upon commencement of the treatment. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055746 | UV-PROTECTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE - Disclosed are compositions comprising inorganic UV-absorbing agents and the use of such compositions, in particular for protecting a subject or the surface of an inanimate object against a harmful effect of ultraviolet radiation. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055747 | A Tanning Composition - A composition comprising 5 to 30% w/w skin tanning agent, 5 to 30% w/w oil, 1 to % w/w emulsifying and stabilizing agent, 7 to 15% w/w anionic surfactant, and water. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055748 | Composition Containing a Cellulose Derived Capsule With a Sunscreen - A sunscreen composition comprised of one or more sunscreen active agents encapsulated in a cellulose derived capsule wherein the composition can contain one or more additional agents. A sunscreen composition can be mixed with a bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, gel, soap, cream, hand sanitizer, spray or mousse and can be used by an individual during their normal hygiene processes, such as during a shower or bath or while applying a body product to their skin or hair. | 2018-03-01 |
20180055749 | NITRONE INHIBITION OF OXIDATION OF UNSATURATED FATS - Provided are methods for inhibiting oxidation of unsaturated fats comprising blending the unsaturated fats with an effective amount of an antioxidant compound of Formula I: | 2018-03-01 |