12th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 53 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130072843 | DRESSING - A dressing, comprising an inner layer and an outer layer; wherein the inner layer and the outer layer are aligned with trimming at one side of edge. The inner layer comprises hydrogel and meltblown nonwoven, and the outer layer comprises polyurethane film and pressure sensitive adhesive film. The dressing increases watertight closure. It could be applied in circular wound covering. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072844 | USE OF ENTRAINED NEUTROPHILS TO TREAT METASTATIC AND MICROMETASTATIC DISEASE IN AT RISK PATIENTS - The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer patients with a poor prognosis, and to therapeutic modalities for improving prognosis by combating metastasis and abrogating chemoresistance in cancer cells. In particular, the invention relates to the role of white blood cells, i.e. neutrophils and neutrophil-like cells, in preventing the spread of cancer from a primary tumor to secondary locations in the body. The invention provides methods for reducing or delaying the spread of metastatic cancer cells in a patient at risk for metastatic tumor development, at risk for metastatic relapse, i.e. prophylactic methods, and treating patients suffering from metastatic tumors. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072845 | CARBON AND ITS USE IN BLOOD CLEANSING APPLICATIONS - Whole blood is treated extracorporeally to remove substances contrary to health using mesoporous/microporous or macroporopus/microporous carbon in the form of beads or a channel monolith. The carbon may be the result of carbonising a mesoporous or macroporous phenolic resin. Substances contrary to health include externally introduced toxins such as bacterially derived staphylococcus enterotoxins A, B, TSST-1 or autologous, biologically active molecules with harmful, systemic effects when their activity is excessive or unregulated. Examples include the removal of inappropriate amounts of pro- or anti-inflammatory molecules and toxic mediators of systemic inflammatory response syndrome related to sepsis, cardio-pulmonary by-pass surgery, ischaemic reperfusioninjury; the removal of larger molecular weight and protein bound uremic toxins related to kidney and hepatic toxins related to liver failure and the removal of toxins relevant to biological and chemical warfare. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072846 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMING THE PRESSURE OR VOLUMETRIC FLOW OF MEDICAL FLUIDS - A method for determining a pressure of a medical fluid in a fluid line by using at least one centrifugal pump includes detecting the pressure upstream of the centrifugal pump while considering an information about a pressure downstream of the centrifugal pump, or detecting the pressure downstream of the centrifugal pump while considering an information about a pressure upstream of the centrifugal pump. Thereby, at least one information about the volume flow in the fluid line and/or at least one information about a rotation speed of the centrifugal pump are considered, respectively. The invention also relates to a method for determining a volume flow, an arithmetic unit, a treatment apparatus, a digital storage means, a computer program product and a computer program. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072847 | IMPLANTED ACCESS PORT - Implantable access port for removal and/or return of fluids to a patient, comprising an internal conduit connectable at its proximal end to the access port and at its distal end to a vascular structure of the patient; an external conduit connectable at its proximal end to the access port and at its distal end to an extracorporeal device; and a transcutaneous coupling member destined to be anchored in a tissue of the patient and comprising a first valve system operable to be in an open or closed configuration; the coupling member further comprises a second valve system removably connectable to the first valve system and operable to be in an open or closed configuration, such as to establish fluid communication between the internal and external conduits when the first and second valve systems are connected and in open configuration. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072848 | Threaded lacrimal drainage tube method - A threaded lacrimal bypass drainage device uses a threaded cannula or tube for greater axial friction and adjustability. The tube has a keyed flange for engagement by a keyed screwdriver-type tool having a trocar coaxially engaging the tube and providing a distal cutting blade. A removable, coaxial, biocompatible washer discourages tissue overgrowth of the tube immediately after emplacement. One or more radial drainage holes formed near the distal end of the tube overcome axial blockages. Adjustments to the axial position of the tube can be readily made during successive office visits by the patient. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072849 | USE OF GREEN PORPHYRINS TO TREAT NEOVASCULATURE IN THE EYE - Photodynamic therapy of conditions of the eye characterized by unwanted neovasculature, such as age-related macular degeneration, is effective using green porphyrins as photoactive agents, preferably as liposomal compositions. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072850 | TISSUE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS HAVING A NON-TACTILE-STIMULUS-ACTIVATED, MACROSCOPICALLY-DEFORMING MATERIAL - A system for treating a tissue site of a patient includes a dressing filler adapted to be positioned at the tissue site. The dressing filler includes a base and a plurality of nodes extending from the base. The base further includes a plurality of openings disposed in the base. At least one of the plurality of nodes is comprised of a non-tactile-stimulus-activated, macroscopically-deforming (NTSAMD) material. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072851 | Therapeutic Micro-Current Delivery Devices And Methods Thereof - A therapeutic micro-current delivery device includes a first electrode in electrical contact with a user at a first user location, a second electrode in electrical contact with the user at a second user location, a power source operable to provide a first voltage potential at the first electrode and a second voltage potential at the second electrode, and a micro-current control circuit in electrical communication with the first electrode, second electrode and power source. Electrical contact of the first electrode at the first user location and electrical contact of the second electrode at the second user location completes an electrical circuit. The micro-current control circuit generates a micro-current I | 2013-03-21 |
20130072852 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PATHOGENIC INFECTION - An internal anatomic target that is infected by pathogenic microorganisms is treated using an applicator configured for delivering a therapeutic solution thereto and an UV light-emitting device transmits UV light thereon. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072853 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING VACUUM WITHIN PHACOEMULSIFICATION SYSTEMS - The invention relates to systems and methods for controlling vacuum within phacoemulsification systems. The phacoemulsification system may include a handpiece having a needle. The needle is coupled to a power source configured to cause the needle to be ultrasonically vibrated during operation and an aspiration source. The system further includes a footpedal that defines a first position and a second position. The system also includes a computer program product operatively coupled to the handpiece and the footpedal, the computer program product having a computer-usable medium having a sequence of instructions which, when executed by a processor, causes said processor to execute a process that controls power from the power source and vacuum from the aspiration source applied to the handpiece. The process includes the steps of providing a vacuum at a first level to the handpiece when the footpedal is at the first position; providing power to the handpiece when the footpedal is at the second position; and reducing the vacuum to a second level when the footpedal transitions from the first position to the second position. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072854 | MICROBUBBLE COMPLEXES AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to a microbubble complex comprising a microbubble having an outer shell comprising a mixture of native and denatured albumin encapsulating a perfluorocarbon gas, a therapeutic agent, a bifunctional linker having one end attached to the therapeutic agent and the other attached to a ligand and wherein the ligand is bound to the other shell of the microbubble through hydrophobic interactions. Also included are methods for delivering the aforementioned microbubble complex to a tissue target. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072855 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING AN ORGAN AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the disclosure may include a method of treatment. The method of treatment may include advancing a medical device to a wall of an organ having a plurality of layers of tissue. The medical device may include an elongate tube having a proximal end and a distal end, a lumen extending therebetween, and an injector disposed within the lumen. The injector may be configured to deliver a substance to a location between first and second layers of tissue of the plurality of layers of tissue within the organ wall. In addition, the method may further include delivering the substance to the location, wherein, when delivered, the substance is configured to spatially separate a portion of the first and second layers of the tissue. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072856 | MEDICAL TOOL FOR REDUCED PENETRATION FORCE WITH FEEDBACK MEANS - A medical device for reducing the force necessary to penetrate living being tissue using a variety of reciprocating motion actuators, including piezoelectric, voice coil, solenoids, pneumatics or fluidics. The reciprocating actuator drives a penetrating member, such as a needle, through the tissue at a reduced force while the device detects the passage of the penetrating member through the tissue. Upon passage of the penetrating member through the tissue, electrical power to the reciprocating actuator is automatically terminated. One exemplary method for detecting this passage is via a fluid-containing syringe that is coupled to a channel within the penetrating member. Once the penetrating member tip has passed through the living tissue, the fluid within the syringe no longer experiences any pressure and a plunger within the syringe displaces indicating passage of the penetrating member tip. This motion can provide direct tactile feedback to an operator of the medical device or can automatically open a switch providing electrical power to the medical device. Alternatively, a pressure transducer can also monitor the pressure within the penetrating member channel and automatically activate the switch to cut off the electrical power. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072857 | MEDICAL TOOL FOR REDUCED PENETRATION FORCE WITH FEEDBACK MEANS - A medical device for reducing the force necessary to penetrate living being tissue using a variety of reciprocating motion actuators, including piezoelectric, voice coil, solenoids, pneumatics or fluidics. The reciprocating actuator drives a penetrating member, such as a needle, through the tissue at a reduced force while the device detects the passage of the penetrating member through the tissue. Upon passage of the penetrating member through the tissue, electrical power to the reciprocating actuator is automatically terminated. One exemplary method for detecting this passage is via a fluid-containing syringe that is coupled to a channel within the penetrating member. Once the penetrating member tip has passed through the living tissue, the fluid within the syringe no longer experiences any pressure and a plunger within the syringe displaces indicating passage of the penetrating member tip. This motion can provide direct tactile feedback to an operator of the medical device or can automatically open a switch providing electrical power to the medical device. Alternatively, a pressure transducer can also monitor the pressure within the penetrating member channel and automatically activate the switch to cut off the electrical power. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072858 | Cold Plasma Treatment Devices and Associated Methods - A cold plasma mask application device for delivery of a cold plasma to the face of a patient. An appropriate gas is introduced into a gas containment area that is energized by one or more electrodes that receive energy from a pulsed source. The plasma can be prevented from contact with the patient's face, or can be allowed to make contact with the patient's face at the appropriate treatment area. A three-layer approach to the manufacture of the cold plasma mask application device is also described. Such a device and method can be used to treat acne as well as complex facial wounds such as those resulting from trauma, melanoma, and other cancers of the face, rosacea, and psoriasis. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072859 | Cold Plasma Treatment Devices and Associated Methods - A cold plasma helmet application device for delivery of cold plasma benefits to the head of a patient. An appropriate gas is introduced into a helmet receptacle within a containment dome of the helmet. The gas is energized by one or more dielectric barrier devices that receive energy from a pulsed source. The dielectric barrier devices can be configured to match the treatment area. Such a device and method can be used to treat large surface areas treatment sites associated with the head, head trauma, brain cancer, the control of brain swelling with closed head injury or infection, as well as treating male pattern baldness. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072860 | Cold Plasma Treatment Devices and Associated Methods - A compact cold plasma device for generating cold plasma having temperatures in the range 65 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compact cold plasma device has a magnet-free configuration and an induction-grid-free configuration. An additional configuration uses an induction grid in place of the input electrode to generate the cold plasma. A high voltage power supply is provided that includes a controllable switch to release energy from a capacitor bank to a dual resonance RF transformer. A controller adjusts the energy input to the capacitor bank, as well as the trigger to the controllable switch. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072861 | Cold Plasma Treatment Devices and Associated Methods - A cold plasma treatment device for delivery of a cold plasma to patient treatment area. Gas is fed to a gas compartment where it is energized by an electrode coupled to a pulse source to thereby generate a cold plasma. A dielectric barrier is sandwiched between the gas compartment and the electrode to form a dielectric barrier discharge device. The cold plasma exits the gas compartment via a bottom member having a plurality of holes. Gases that can be used include noble gases such as helium or combinations of noble gases. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072862 | APPARATUS USED FOR HUMIDIFICATION OF GASES IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES - This invention relates to apparatus used to alter the temperature and humidity of gases. The apparatus of the present invention comprises an insufflator, humidifier and transportation means connected to delivery means to deliver humidified and heated gases to a body cavity prior to and during a medical procedure. In one form of the present invention the insufflator and humidifier are contained in the one housing, while in another form the humidifier is located proximal and external to the insufflator. The transportation means that delivers the humidified gases to the body cavity comprises a flexible tubing having located within, throughout or around it heating means. The heating means may be a heat conductive wire, a ribbon of PTC material, or a conducting wire extruded into the walls of tubing, where the tubing may be made from a PTC material or flexible plastics. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072863 | CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH METHOD AND CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING, IMPROVING OR CURING MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - Carbon dioxide is contacted to a skin and mucous membrane of a living organism directly or through clothing, thereby to improve or promote circulation of the blood in a myocardial region, and furthermore to prevent, improve or cure myocardial infarction. The following steps (a) to (d) are continued at least once per day for four weeks, that is, a step (a) of producing a carbon dioxide gas mist by pulverizing and dissolving carbon dioxide gas into a liquid, and forming this liquid into a mist; a step (b) of spraying the carbon dioxide gas mist into a carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means for enclosing the living organism in an air tight state, a step (c) of expelling gas existing in the carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means into the outside, if necessary in parallel with the step (b), in order to maintain the pressure of gas within the carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means at or above a prescribed value being higher than the atmospheric pressure, and a step (d) of continuing such a step of supplying, for at least 20 minutes, the carbon dioxide mist into the carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072864 | Dual Gravity and Pressure Colon Irrigation Device and Method - The present invention provides a compact colon irrigation device and a method for performing human colon irrigation. The colon irrigation device of the present invention comprises at least a housing, a gravity tank to supply water by gravity, a means for filling the gravity tank with warm water, an extension tube extending vertically from the top of the gravity tank to create a required water head for providing substantially a constant gravity flow of water at a predetermined pressure, a speculum for insertion into rectum of colon for irrigation and extracting matter, a water supply line extending from the gravity tank connected with the said speculum, and a drain line connected with the said speculum. The gravity tank provides water at a pressure suitable for carrying out the colon irrigation safely. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072865 | CASING - A casing for an injection device of the type having a safety device which prevents operation of the device, incorporating an actuator means by which the safety means of the device can be actuated to allow operation of the device. Also a casing for a medicament container having an opening closed prior to use by a break-off tip, having relatively movable first and second casing parts, which on relative movement apply a breaking force to the break-off tip. A preferred embodiment includes both such features. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072866 | BREAST PUMP - When milk is expressed using a breast pump, milk residue is left on a surface of a breast pump funnel ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130072867 | Device for Preparing Dilute Disinfectant Solution - A portable device for mixing a dilute disinfectant solution comprising
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20130072868 | Articulating Handle for a Deflectable Catheter and Method Therefor - A catheter assembly includes a handle assembly, and a catheter body coupled with the handle assembly, where the catheter body extends to a deflectable distal end portion, and the deflectable distal end is controllable by a flexible element. A lever actuator member is operatively coupled with the flexible element, and movement of the actuator member provides for movement of the flexible element. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072869 | Intra-Gastric Timed-Release Drug Delivery System - A timed-release drug delivery assembly includes an expandable structure and drug microparticles. The expandable structure is defined by host material that causes expansion of the expandable structure. The expandable structure has a non-expanded state prior to exposure to a gastric environment during which a size of the expandable structure enables entry of the expandable structure into a stomach of a patient, and an expanded state after exposure to the gastric environment during which the size and shape of the expandable structure prevents exit of the expandable structure from the stomach. The drug microparticles are held at least in part by the host material to enable release of the drug microparticles into the gastric environment over a predefined period of time. The expandable structure may include, in the expanded state, a substantially hollow framework to avoid blocking a pyloric valve of the stomach. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072870 | TERMINAL CLAMP FOR A MOISTURE SENSOR FOR MONITORING A VASCULAR ACCESS - A terminal clamp for a moisture sensor to be placed on a patient's skin in order to monitor a vascular access to a patient includes first, lower and second, upper legs for clamped fixing of terminal tab of moisture sensor, rear end pieces of the legs being connected. The terminal clamp includes terminal contacts for contacting electrical contact points of terminal tab, and a guide piece having a slot-shaped cutout for receiving terminal tab. Slot-shaped cutout of guide piece is bounded laterally by two stop elements so that terminal tab is held in terminal clamp in a predetermined position, in which terminal contacts of terminal clamp contact the electrical contact points of terminal tab. Upper leg comprises a latching device, which is fixed in slot-shaped cutout in a snap-in manner when terminal clamp is closed to lock upper leg in position on lower leg. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072871 | Peristaltic pump with multiple independent channels - A multi-channel peristaltic pump in which each channel can be operated independently of the others. A peristaltic pump includes a plurality of motors, each of which drives a rotor shaft which is independently rotatable around an axis and which rotates a roller head having a plurality of rollers. The rotor shafts are disposed in a concentric manner. The peristaltic pump further can include a control system allowing an operator to selectively determine the speed and direction of rotation of each of the roller heads of the pump. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072872 | Manually Operable Portable Infusion Device - A portable therapeutic fluid delivery device and a method for delivering a therapeutic fluid into a body of a patient are provided. In one aspect the therapeutic fluid delivery device and the method can be implemented using at least one housing securable to the body of the patient, a reservoir coupled to the at least one housing, a therapeutic fluid dispensing mechanism, a memory component, a controller, at least one bolus delivery button configured to signal the controller to initiate the delivery of the therapeutic fluid into the body of the patient; and, an inadvertent initiation prevention mechanism adapted for preventing the patient from activating the at least one bolus delivery button. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072873 | NON-STICK MEDICAL TUBING - A non-stick medical tubing is provided. The non-stick tubing comprises a plastic resin mixture including a first plastic resin component and a second plastic resin component, the second plastic resin comprising a medical grade amide compound, the plastic resin mixture extruded by an extruding apparatus as a mono-layered tube such that the medical grade amide compound is present on an inner surface of the medical tube after extrusion to promote release of contacting surfaces of the inner surface of the medical tubing after contact. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072874 | DEVICE HAVING ARRAY PROVIDED WITH FINE PROTRUSIONS | 2013-03-21 |
20130072875 | SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING MEDICAL DEVICES - Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) and secures the catheter in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some embodiments, the anchor device can secure the catheter in an operative position relative to the skin without the use of sutures or skin tapes. In particular embodiments, the anchor device can be adjusted to a folded condition so that subcutaneous anchors are partially rotated prior to removal from the skin penetration point. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072876 | ARTICULATING CRANIAL BOLT - A catheter guiding device includes a bolt including a shaft configured to be inserted within a hole drilled in a bone and a passageway extending longitudinally therethrough along a bolt axis and a guide member received within the passageway of the bolt and extending longitudinally along a guide axis. The guide member includes a guide channel extending therethrough along the guide axis, wherein, in a first configuration, the guide member is arrangeable to a desired position relative to the bolt to align the guide axis with a target area and, in a second configuration, the guide member is fixed in the desired position relative to the bolt such that the guide axis is at a desired angle relative to the bolt axis within a permitted range of angulations. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072877 | SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING MEDICAL DEVICES - Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) and secures the catheter in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some embodiments, the anchor device can secure the catheter in an operative position relative to the skin without the use of sutures or skin tapes. In particular embodiments, the anchor device can be adjusted to a folded condition so that subcutaneous anchors are partially rotated prior to removal from the skin penetration point. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072878 | Coded Collapsible Drug Reservoir - A coded collapsible drug reservoir ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130072879 | SET OF MEMBERS FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE, DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND SET OF DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES - A set of members for a drug delivery device comprises at least two components for the device, wherein both components are provided with a marking, the markings being substantially equivalent or identical. Furthermore, a drug delivery device and a set of drug delivery devices are provided. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072880 | Fluid Delivery Device with Filtration - This disclosure relates to fluid delivery devices which include a body defining a fluid channel with filtration. In one embodiment, the body is molded to include a barrier which extends across the fluid channel and a series of apertures or openings are formed through the barrier. A laser device may be used to form the apertures through the barrier. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072881 | VACCINE FORMULATIONS - An immunogenic composition comprising a plurality of capsular polysaccharides from | 2013-03-21 |
20130072882 | PREFILLED SYRINGE - A prefilled syringe is configured so that, in order that a liquid medicine injected and administered into the upper layer part of skin is prevented from leaking out of the living body, a pressing section can be held in a position reached when it has been completely pressed in. A prefilled syringe | 2013-03-21 |
20130072883 | Implantable dialysis access port - An implantable access port in accordance with one embodiment of the invention comprises a hollow port casing having a first channel, a second channel and a third channel. A self-sealing insert may be disposed within the third channel. The implantable access port may further comprise a graft having a first branch, a second branch, and a third branch, the first branch extending from the first channel and adapted to be anastomosed to a vessel at a first location, the second branch extending from the second channel and adapted to be anastomosed to a vessel in a second location, the third branch extending at least partially into the third channel, wherein the third branch is disposed between the self-sealing insert and the hollow port casing. Methods for performing medical procedures associated with the implantable access port are also disclosed. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072884 | TRANSDERMAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN ACTIVE AGENT LAYER AND AN ACTIVE AGENT CONVERSION LAYER - Transdermal compositions are provided. Aspects of the transdermal compositions include: an active agent layer and a conversion layer, where the conversion layer includes a weak base and, optionally, a carboxylated component. Also provided are methods of using the transdermal compositions and kits containing the transdermal compositions. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072885 | Filter with an extension element - An ostomy bag with a filter construction is provided. The filter construction includes a deodorising element and an extension element. The extension element may function to provide buoyancy means so that a gas-inlet portion at the extension element is kept on top of the output or pushed away by the output. The extension element may also be attached to the ostomy bag at a distance from the deodorising element so as to provide a controlled flow path for the gas-flow. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072886 | ostomy bag with a filter construction - An ostomy appliance comprising a pouch and a filter construction is provided. The filter construction has a first and second foil layer to provide an enclosure for the elements in the filter construction. The filter construction is attached inside the pouch so that the filter construction is free-hanging inside the pouch. The two foil layers may be generally parallel with the walls of the ostomy bag. The foil layers are provided with numerous holes functioning as gas-inlets for the filter construction. The filter construction includes a pre-filter element and a deodorising filter. A method for collecting discharge as well as an ostomy appliance is provided. A method for reducing the number of balloonings and an ostomy appliance for reducing the number of balloonings is also provided. A method of increasing the time to ballooning as well as an ostomy appliance for increasing the time to ballooning is also provided. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072887 | CONVERTING LINES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING BOTH TAPED AND PANT DIAPERS COMPRISING SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL CHASSIS - In one embodiment, taped and pant articles of the present disclosure may comprise first and second chassis that are at least substantially identical. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072888 | DISPOSABLE MENSTRUAL PANTY AND METHOD THEREOF - A disposable menstrual panty and method thereof. The disposable menstrual panty comprises a front part, a back part, a crotch part positioned between the front part and the back part, a waist portion located at upper peripheral ends of the front part and the back part, a pair of leg openings to receive a person's legs, and an absorbent material attached to the disposable menstrual panty such that the absorbent material is longitudinally disposed on an interior surface of the crotch part and extends rearward in the back part. The disposable menstrual panty is made of a material that is stretchable laterally only in a direction perpendicular to a length of a person's body but not vertically in a direction parallel to the length of a person's body when the disposable menstrual panty is worn by the person. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072889 | RESILIENT ABSORBENT COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to an absorbent composite material and an absorbent article including such absorbent composite material. More particularly, the present invention relates to an absorbent composite material for use in sanitary absorbent products such as sanitary napkins, pantiliners, diapers, adult incontinence products, and the like. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072890 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING RESILIENT ABSORBENT COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to an absorbent composite material and a absorbent article including such absorbent composite material. More particularly, the present invention relates to an absorbent composite material for use in sanitary absorbent products such as sanitary napkins, pantiliners, diapers, adult incontinence products, and the like. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072891 | FIBROUS ABSORBENT MATERIAL - An absorbent material including a fibrous material having a plurality of individual fibers forming a fiber matrix, a plurality of absorbent fibers, wherein the plurality of absorbent fibers are impregnated within the fiber matrix by means of a needlepunch process. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072892 | PATTERNED TAMPON - A tampon including a compressed pledget of absorbent material. The tampon has a body portion and a longitudinal axis, wherein the tampon includes at least one patterned impression with one or more design elements oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein at least one design element is formed by contact with at least one corresponding pattern including at least one lead in portion. An apparatus for making the tampon is also disclosed. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072893 | CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A first connector includes a first connector main body configured from an outer tube of cylindrical shape, an inner tube of cylindrical shape, a hub disposed at a proximal end portion of the outer tube, and a clip disposed so as to be removable at the proximal end portion of the outer tube, a hollow needle supported on the hub, a first sealing member supported on the inner tube, a coil spring serving as puncturing portion biasing means for biasing the first sealing member toward the distal direction, and a clamping member disposed upon the outer tube. In a state in which the clip is mounted to the proximal end portion of the outer tube, a protrusion of the clip engages with a protrusion of the hub, and thereby rotation of the hub is prevented. If the clip is removed, the hub becomes rotatable with respect to the outer tube. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072894 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL IDENTIFIER - An identifier for a medicament reservoir is provided, wherein the identifier comprises a malleable sheet of material. The sheet of material comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may be used to apply the identifier to a surface of the medicament reservoir. A first three-dimensional feature is attached to the sheet of material. The three-dimensional feature may be representative of a medicament contained in the reservoir and may further comprise an alignment feature. In addition, the three-dimensional feature may be coded for a particular drug delivery device. Such drug delivery devices could comprise pen type drug delivery devices. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072895 | MULTILAYER FILM, USE OF A MULTILAYER FILM AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A MULTILAYER FILM - A multilayer film for medical purposes is proposed, with one or two external layers, wherein the external layers contain: a first polyalphaolefin; a first thermoplastic elastomer with a melt viscosity of a melt flow index according to ISO 1133 of from 0.001 to 6 g/10 min at 230° C., 2.16 kg; and a second thermoplastic elastomer with a high melt viscosity not measurable according to ISO 1133 which is higher than the melt viscosity of the first thermoplastic elastomer. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072896 | MODULAR SPACER DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS OF PROSTHESIS OF HUMAN LIMBS - A spacer device for the two-stage treatment of infections of the prosthesis of the human limbs, made of biologically compatible material adapted to be added and/or which can be added with pharmaceutical products, active and/or therapeutic ingredients, includes a first portion adapted to be fixed to a corresponding bone bed, and a second portion adapted to be inserted in a corresponding articular area of the patient, said first portion and said second portion being connected through adjustable joining means. The device includes mutual coupling surfaces respectively provided in said first portion and said second portion coated with said biologically compatible material. A method for locking the first portion to the second portion is also provided. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072897 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION RELATED TO A DRUG RESERVOIR - A method and system for detecting information related to a drug reservoir. The method includes transmitting energy at a coded material disposed on a drug reservoir, where the energy has at least one predefined characteristic. The coded material identifies information related to the drug reservoir. The coded material modifies the energy and emits the modified energy to a receiver. The method further includes receiving at the receiver the modified energy. The method further includes determining information related to the drug reservoir based on the modified energy as the drug reservoir is loaded into a drug delivery device. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072898 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINED-RELEASE OF SCLEROSING AGENT - Methods and systems for treating pleural disease comprising a providing a low dosage of a sclerosing agent over a period of time. Certain examples include catheter with a sclerosing agent that is inserted into the pleural space. The sclerosing agent is released in a sustained-release manner over a period of time to achieve diffuse pleurodesis of the pleural layers. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072899 | Pharmaceutical Formulations for Iontophoretic Delivery of Gallium - Pharmaceutical formulations suitable for iontophoresis thereof that provide enhanced iontophoretic delivery of gallium to at least one body surface are described and methods for administering gallium to a body surface via iontophoresis. In one embodiment, the body surface is human skin. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072900 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SAFELY INSERTING AN INTRODUCER NEEDLE INTO EPIDURAL SPACE - An epidural needle assembly is provided, permitting the accurate introduction of a large bore introducer sleeve needle into the epidural space in the spinal column of a patient using the loss of resistance technique. The large bore introducer needle has a beveled side opening at its tip and with a tissue piercing point at the distal extension of the needle. A syringe needle is received within the introducer needle with a distal head of the syringe needle filling the beveled side opening at the distal end of the introducer needle when the syringe hub is fully seated. The lumen of the syringe needle exits the syringe needle head at the side opening of the introducer needle immediately adjacent the tissue piercing point of the introducing needle. The needle assembly may be inserted and advanced, with precise tactile feedback, into a patient, thus accurately detecting the introduction of the introducer needle into epidural space. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072901 | Fixation and Protection of an Implanted Medical Device - Fixation and protective components for use with implantable medical devices, such as access ports and catheters, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve is employed about a catheter so as to distribute compressive loads and ensure patency of the catheter lumen, even in areas prone to pinch-off. A catheter assembly in one embodiment thus comprises an elongate catheter tube that defines at least one lumen. A protective mesh sleeve is disposed about an external portion of the catheter tube so as to cover at least a portion of the longitudinal length of the catheter tube. The protective sleeve is configured to distribute a compressive load on the catheter tube so as to ensure patency of the at least one lumen of the catheter tube. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072902 | MICRONEEDLE ASSEMBLY FORMULATION FOR SKIN TREATMENT - A problem to be solved of the present invention is to provide a drug formulation and a method of administering an active ingredient which allow the active ingredient to be delivered evenly into the site of action in the skin with high efficiency while ensuring stability of the active ingredient over a long time, and which are easily handled and are less stressful for patients. Mean for solving the problem is a microneedle assembly formulation for skin treatment comprising a platform and a plurality of conical or pyramidal microneedles formed on the platform containing a base composed of a bio-soluble and thread-forming polymer substance and an objective substance retained in the base, wherein the objective substance is a substance effective for prevention or treatment of skin senescence, or treatment of skin scar. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072903 | Adipose Tissue Graft for Wound Healing - An improved method for preparing an adipose tissue biocomposite graft to serve a wide range of medical applications is presented. In particular, the embodiments consider a performing lipoplasty to derive a plurality of adipose tissue fragments containing at least one viable stem cell from a donor, harvesting said plurality of adipose tissue fragments from said donor, placing said plurality of adipose tissue fragments in contact with appropriate concentrations of a thrombin source and a fibrinogen source to achieve an appropriate gelling reaction and applying the mixture of said adipose tissue fragments, said thrombin source and said fibrinogen source to a wound site of the donor so as to promote wound healing. The adipose biocomposite graft of the present invention can be easily processed, molded and customized to precise dimensions. The present invention employs a three dimensional mold cavity to prepare multiple castings of said adipose tissue biocomposite grafts for an individual donor. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072904 | MICROMACHINED MEDICAL DEVICES - Medical devices that include micromachined hypotubes or that have themselves been micromachined can provide advantages in flexibility, strength and other desirable properties. Examples of such medical devices may include catheters such as guide catheters and balloon catheters. Such devices may also include dual shaft medical devices in which an outer shaft is reversibly lockable onto an inner shaft. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072905 | CATHETER WITH COMPOSITE STIFFENER - A catheter comprising an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passageway defining a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The elongate tubular member comprises a relatively stiff proximal section and a relatively flexible distal section. The proximal section includes an inner tubular liner, a first stiffener comprising a metal alloy, and a second stiffener comprising a non-metal alloy. The first and second stiffeners are coaxially wound exterior to the proximal inner liner. The distal section includes a distal inner tubular liner and the second stiffener coaxially wound exterior to the distal inner liner. The first stiffener terminates before reaching the distal section. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072906 | CATHETER HAVING IMPROVED BONDING REGION - A method of making a catheter having a flexible outer tube and a lubricious inner tube bonded to the flexible outer tube. The catheter is formed of a distal outer tube formed of a first, flexible material, an inner tube having a lubricious inside wall surface formed of a second, lubricious material, and an outer tube wall surface compatible with heat bonding the inner tube outside wall surface to the outer tube wall surfaces. A preferred flexible material is polyether block amide (PEBA) and a preferred lubricious material is polyethylene. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072907 | ENHANCED ULTRASOUND VISUALIZATION OF INTRAVASCULAR DEVICES - Methods and devices for providing improved ultrasound visibility of medical devices intended for intravascular use are described. The inclusion of gas/solid boundary regions within a medical devices improves the resolution of the device under ultrasound visualization. Gas/solid boundary regions may be provided through the use of embedded gas-filled microlumens, microwells, or enclosed pockets within the medical device. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072908 | DISINFECTING CAPS FOR MEDICAL MALE LUER CONNECTORS - Disclosed herein are disinfecting caps that can be used to cover and disinfect a male luer post of a medical connector. The caps are configured to engage threads of the connector. The caps contain a disinfecting agent within an absorbent pad disposed in a chamber of the cap. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072909 | Disinfecting caps having an extendable feature - Some assemblies can include a male cap and a female cap, each of which can be used to cover separated medical connectors. In certain arrangements, a male cap can include a movable carriage that transitions from a retracted position when an assembly with which the male cap is associated is in a closed state to an extended position when the assembly is in an open state. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072910 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO ACCELERATE WOUND HEALING IN THORACIC ANASTOMOSIS APPLICATIONS - A minimally invasive lung reduction device which overcomes the disadvantages associated with treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by utilizing the phenomenon of collateral ventilation to increase the expiratory flow from a diseased lung. The device also provides a means for assisting in or facilitating pulmonary decompression to compress the diseased area or area of the lung or lungs to a smaller volume. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072911 | ANTI-CLOG SUCTION TIP APPARATUS AND METHOD - An anti-clog suction tip apparatus includes a suction tip having a suction opening and an interior defining a suction channel. An ejection wire channel extends to a wire exit opening into the suction channel that is located proximate the suction opening. An ejection wire including a ball tip at an end thereof occupies the ejection wire channel and is transitionable between a retracted configuration and an advanced configuration such that, in the retracted configuration, the ejection wire including the ball tip is retained within the ejection wire channel and does not obstruct suctioning of debris through the suction channel; and in the advanced configuration, the ball tip of the ejection wire does not extend more than three millimeters beyond the suction opening. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072912 | RASPING CANNULA - A rasping cannula uses a variety of cutting surfaces to augment fat and tissue extraction in cosmetic surgical procedures. In one aspect, a cannula may have a number of holes with curved cutting edges. In another aspect, the tip of a cannula may be curved. In this manner, lateral movement of the cannula excises tissue such as fat for faster, more effective removal. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072913 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR SURGERY - Disclosed herein is a medical device for surgery according to the present invention including: a frame which is led into a body and the frame's front end portion is fixed adjacent to an affected part, and having a route of travel inside; at least one treatment unit moving along the route of travel of the frame to be accessible to the affected part and treating the affected part; a driving unit generating a driving force to drive the at least one treatment unit; and a control unit controlling the driving unit generated from the control unit to control operation of the treatment unit. According to the present invention, accessibility to the affected part is improved as compared to that of the case according to the related art, and the treatment unit performs treatment on the affected part in the state in which the frame is fixed in the region adjacent to the affected part, thereby making it possible to improve accuracy of surgery. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072914 | Skin Resurfacing at 1930 NM - Non-ablative skin resurfacing can include generating electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of about 1920 nm to about 1950 nm and a fluence of about 3 J/cm | 2013-03-21 |
20130072915 | System and Method for Moving the Focal Point of a Laser Beam - A system and method are provided wherein an operational characteristic of a laser beam is identified. A predetermined ophthalmic reference datum is also identified. The identified laser beam characteristic is then used in its relationship with the reference datum for guidance and control of the laser beam's focal point. In operation, the laser beam's focal point is moved through eye tissue while minimizing any deviations of the operational characteristic of the laser beam from the reference datum. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072916 | OPHTHALMOLOGICAL LASER TREATMENT DEVICE - An evaluating unit which is adapted to determine a degree of an instantaneous overlap between an optical zone of the eye and the structure, or at least a part of the structure effecting refractive correction, based on a recorded image. By determining the degree of overlap between the instantaneous optical zone and the structure to be introduced, it is possible to control the superposition of the optical zone with the tissue volume which is specifically altered by means of the laser cutting and, accordingly, to enable a maximum coverage. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072917 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CATARACT SURGERY - Improvements in respect of performing cataract surgery, and the result thereof, by application of a laser system. A device for cataract surgery, includes a surgical microscope or stereo microscope and a laser source. A module, consisting of a laser-coupling/deflecting unit, a laser-scan unit, and a focusing unit, can be attached to the surgical microscope or stereo microscope, in which at least one of these units can selectively be introduced between the surgical microscope and eye, and in which the focusing unit can scan a depth-of-focus range of greater than 1 mm. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072918 | HANDPIECE INTENDED PARTICULARLY FOR MEDICAL LASER APPLICATIONS - A handpiece for a medical laser comprising an inner channel ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130072919 | Seal Plate With Insulation Displacement Connection - An end effector assembly having first and second jaw members is provided where one or both of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes an inwardly-facing surface having a slot defined therein and a wire having an insulative coating. A seal plate has at least one protrusion that is configured to be disposed in the slot. The at least one protrusion of the seal plate is configured to displace the insulative coating from the wire thereby forming an electrical connection therewith when the at least one protrusion is disposed in the slot. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072920 | Handheld Medical Devices Including Microwave Amplifier Unit At Device Handle - A medical device includes a handle assembly including a distal end, a probe extending distally from the distal end of the handle assembly, and a microwave amplifier unit disposed within the handle assembly. The microwave amplifier unit is adapted to amplify a high-frequency input signal to generate a high-frequency output signal to be transmitted to the probe. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072921 | Handheld Medical Devices Including Microwave Amplifier Unit At Device Handle - A medical device includes a handle assembly and a probe-and-amplifier assembly. The handle assembly includes a handle body defining a chamber therein. The probe-and-amplifier assembly includes a probe and a microwave amplifier unit. The probe extends distally from the distal end of the handle assembly. The microwave amplifier unit is disposed within the chamber. The microwave amplifier unit and the probe are mechanically coupled to one another to form a unitary body. The probe-and-amplifier assembly is selectively removable from the handle assembly. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072922 | Handheld Medical Devices Including Microwave Amplifier Unit At Device Handle - A system includes a microwave signal generator and a medical device. The medical device includes a handle assembly, a microwave-signal-amplifying module, and a probe. The microwave-signal-amplifying module includes a microwave amplifier unit. The microwave amplifier unit is adapted to amplify a high-frequency input signal to generate a high-frequency output signal. The microwave amplifier unit is disposed within the handle assembly. The probe extends distally from the distal end of the handle assembly and is operably coupled to an output of the microwave-signal-amplifying module. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072923 | Handheld Medical Devices Including Microwave Amplifier Unit At Device Handle - A method of directing energy to tissue includes the steps of providing a handheld device including an energy applicator and a handle assembly configured to support the energy applicator at a distal end thereof, and transmitting energy from an output of a microwave amplifier unit disposed within the handle assembly through the energy applicator to tissue. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072924 | ABLATION ANTENNA - A radio frequency ablation antenna is disclosed. The micro-strip ablation antenna has a dielectric member having a substantially tubular shape. A first conductor is disposed within the dielectric member, and a second conductor is disposed on an outer surface of the dielectric member. The first conductor is configured to be electrically connected to a radio frequency source or ground, and the second conductor is configured to be electrically connected to the other of the radio frequency source or the ground. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072925 | Applicator and Tissue Interface Module for Dermatological Device - An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072926 | Systems and Methods for Transmural Ablation - A method of applying ablation energy to achieve transmurality including applying ablation energy at a starting power to a tissue site and monitoring the impedance of the tissue site. A power applied to the tissue site can be reduced as a function of a rate of an increase in impedance according to some embodiments. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072927 | Electrosurgical Instrument - An electrosurgical forceps is provided with a shaft that extends from a housing of the electrosurgical forceps. An end effector assembly includes a pair of first and second jaw members pivotably coupled to one another via a pivot pin. One or both of the first and second jaw members may be movable from an open position for positioning tissue therebetween to a clamping position for grasping tissue. A detent is operably disposed proximal the pivot pin and extends radially outward from a proximal flange of one of the jaw members. The detent is configured to releasably engage a corresponding slot disposed on a proximal flange of the other jaw member. The detent and slot are configured to control a gap distance between the first and second jaw members when the first and second jaw members are in the clamping position. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072928 | METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING ULTRASOUND ENERGY TO TREAT BODY SPHINCTERS - Methods and apparatus for treating gastroesophageal reflex and other luminal conditions provide for delivering acoustic energy to a body lumen to remodel tissue surrounding the body lumen. In the case of treating GERD, a catheter carrying an ultrasonic or other vibrational transducer is introduced to the lower esophageal sphincter, and acoustic energy is delivered to the sphincter in order to tighten or bulk the sphincter such that reflex is reduced. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072929 | Irrigated ablation catheter assembly having a flow member to create parallel external flow - Irrigated ablation catheter assemblies and methods of facilitating parallel irrigation fluid flow along irrigated assemblies includes a catheter, an irrigated ablation electrode assembly, a flow member, and a catheter shaft having a fluid lumen. The electrode assembly includes at least one irrigation passageway and a distal portion. The proximal portion can include a proximal member and the distal portion can include a distal member which is connected to the proximal member. The proximal end of the flow member couples to the catheter shaft and the distal end of the flow member is disposed about the proximal portion of the assembly. Fluid flow is guided at least in part by the member and traverses the outer surface of the proximal portion along the outer surface of the distal portion substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the electrode assembly. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072930 | Applicator and Tissue Interface Module for Dermatological Device - An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072931 | METHOD FOR TIBIAL NAIL INSERTION - A method for implanting a longitudinal intramedullary nail into the tibia comprises inserting the tibia nail along a plane of symmetry through the tuberositas tibiae. Thereby, the tuberositas tibiae can be used during nail insertion to correctly align the nail and the target arm to the symmetry plane of the bone. This means, that the whole construct, the nail attached to the target arm, has to be inserted in external rotation. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072932 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL - Intramedullary nail for distraction of a long bone with an at least partially hollow shank extending in an axial direction of the intramedullary nail, locking element for locking the shank in a first bone fragment of the long bone, a first inner section which is arranged in axially movable manner within the shank and has a through hole orientated in the radial direction for accommodating a segment bolt for fixing a bone segment of the long bone, wherein the shank has an elongated hole in the area of the inner section for passing through of the segment bolt, an actuator for axially moving the first inner section, wherein a second inner section is arranged within the shank so as to be axially movable. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072933 | BONE SCREW AND BONE SCREW WITH HOLDING ELEMENT - A bone screw is provided, with a thread section ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130072934 | BONE CUTTER WITH VACUUM OR IMPULSIVE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a bone cutter that is designed for surgical purposes, that can be used with vacuum or impulsive system depending on the preference of the surgeon and that is manufactured in two different, disposable or reusable models, cutter edges with various diameter and size can be installed on the same leg mechanism. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072935 | ARTHROSCOPIC RESECTION DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to an arthroscopic resection device. The device includes an outer member including a hub, an inner member including a hub, the inner member housed within the outer member, a tube coupled to the outer member, and means for allowing longitudinal movement of the outer member relative to the inner member, the means coupled to the tube. A method of tissue repair and other arthroscopic resection devices are also disclosed. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072936 | ANGLED GRINDER - A tissue removal system comprises a rotatable burr element located within a distal housing and a burr opening. The burr opening is located about a distal surface and side surface of the distal housing. The distal housing is configured to bend or pivot with respect to a proximal housing. The proximal housing comprises an auger hole configured to draw fluid and particulate matter for transport proximally along the length of the tissue removal system. A linkage assembly attaches a drive shaft of the tissue removal assembly to the rotatable burr element to permit rotation of the rotatable burr element when the distal housing is bent or pivoted. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072937 | INSTRUMENTS FOR MINI-INVASIVE SPINAL COLUMN SURGERY AND USES THEREOF - A pedicle perforator ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130072938 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INTRODUCING PORTALS IN BONE - An apparatus and method for introducing portals into bone is described herein. An example apparatus for introducing portals into bone includes a handle, a base, and a driving member. The driving member can be made to project past the base by operating the handle. The base is detachable from the handle. The apparatus also includes a guide coupled at a first end to the handle and at a second end to the base. The base is detachably coupled to the guide. A base coupling detachably coupling the base to the guide includes an actuating member movable between a coupled configuration wherein the base is coupled to the guide and an uncoupled configuration wherein the base is released from the guide. The actuating member is arranged so that motion of the handle toward the base moves the actuating member from the coupled configuration to the uncoupled configuration. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072939 | Compessor Distractor Tool - A combined compressor and distractor tool is provided that includes a mechanism capable of switching the mode of operation of the tool from a compression tool to a distraction tool. The tool includes engagement tips and handles at opposed ends of the tool that are pivotally connected to a central shaft. A saddle is slidably mounted on the shaft between and pivotally connected to the handles. When the saddle is engaged with the shaft in a before center position, squeezing the handles results the movement of the shaft forwardly to operate the engagement tips as a distractor. However, when the saddle is engaged with the shaft in a past, or over center position, squeezing the handles results in the movement of the shaft rearwardly to operate the engagement tips as a compressor. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072940 | POSITION OF HIP JOINT PROSTHESES - Apparatus for guiding a shaping tool for shaping an acetabulum comprises locating means ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130072941 | Cement Injector and Cement Injector Connectors, and Bone Cement Injector Assembly - An assembly for injecting bone cement into a vertebral body, comprising a bone cement dispenser, an introducer needle, a cement injection needle attached to the cement dispenser and slidably received in the introducer needle, and a Touhy-Borst adapter that locks and unlocks the cement injection needle from the introducer needle. | 2013-03-21 |
20130072942 | FLEXIBLE DEPTH PROBE - An instrument includes a flexible shaft portion and a hook portion. The flexible shaft portion has a proximal end and a distal end and includes markings along an outer surface of the shaft portion. The hook portion is located at the distal end of the shaft portion. The shaft portion and the hook portion define a lumen that terminates in an opening at the hook portion. | 2013-03-21 |