| 14th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
| Patent application number | Title | Published |
|---|
| 20190099224 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LANGUAGE SELECTION OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - Various systems and methods of selecting a display language for a surgical instrument are disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and a module, such as a shaft assembly, that is interchangeably connectable to the handle assembly. The handle assembly includes a first memory configured to store a language parameter and a control circuit that is operably coupled to the memory. The module includes a second memory configured to store a textual phrase in a plurality of languages. When the module and the handle assembly are connected together, the control circuit is configured to retrieve, from the second memory, the textual phrase in a language corresponding to the language parameter. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099225 | USER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR OVERLAYING SURGICAL VIDEO OUTPUT - A surgical user interface system and methods, involving: an interface having at least one overlay element of: at least one menu bar, at least one tab, at least one sidebar, at least one window, at least one icon; at least one graphical control element, at least one haptic control element, and at least one voice control element, the interface configured to: communicate with at least one surgical system, the at least one surgical system having at least one of an imaging system, a guidance system, a control system, a tracking system, a navigation system, a drive system, and a voice recognition system; display information corresponding to at least one surgical parameter of the at least one surgical system; overlay a real-time streaming image from the imaging system; receive input by way of the at least one overlay element; transmit the input to the at least one surgical system; and update, in real-time, the at least one overlay element in response to a change in the at least one surgical parameter. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099226 | SURGICAL SUITE INTEGRATION AND OPTIMIZATION - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for integrating and optimizing a surgical suite. An ophthalmic suite can include a surgical console, a heads-up display communicatively coupled with a surgical camera for capturing a three-dimensional image of an eye, and a surgical suite optimization engine. The surgical suite optimization engine can performs a wide variety of actions in response to action codes received from the other components in the surgical suite. The surgical suite optimization engine can be integrated within another component of the surgical suite, can be a stand-alone module, and can be a cloud-based tool. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099227 | ROBOTIC SURGICAL ASSEMBLIES - A surgical instrument for use with and for selective connection to an instrument drive unit includes an end effector, an instrument drive connector including a plurality of drive assemblies, and a plurality of drive members in mechanical cooperation with the instrument drive connector and the end effector. Each drive assembly of the plurality of drive assemblies includes a drive screw including an elongated threaded body and a drive nut threadedly engaged with the elongated threaded body of the drive screw such that rotation of the drive screw results in longitudinal movement of the drive nut. Each drive member of the plurality of drive members includes a proximal end portion secured to a respective drive nut of one of the plurality of drive assemblies such that longitudinal translation of the respective drive nut causes longitudinal translation of the drive member to drive a function of the end effector. S | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099228 | Medical Manipulator And Method For Controlling A Medical Manipulator - A medical manipulator includes a manipulator arm, an end effector secured to the manipulator arm and having at least one tool with a changing mass and/or mass distribution, and a manipulator controller for controlling the medical manipulator. In each control step, the manipulator controller uses a current load data matrix including the changing mass and/or mass distribution of the tool to prevent deviations from a target position or target path of the tool. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099229 | ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SELECTIVELY ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTOR - Devices and systems are provided for controlling movement of a working end of a surgical device by means of a robotic system. In one embodiment, systems and devices are provided for moving an end effector on a distal end of a surgical fastening device. Movement can include rotational movement of the end effector about an axis of the shaft, articulation of the end effector relative to the shaft, and actuation of an end effector, e.g., closing, firing, and/or cutting. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099230 | USER-INTERFACE CONTROL USING MASTER CONTROLLER - A system for controlling a user interface of a teleoperated surgical system, the system comprises a first master controller communicatively coupled to the teleoperated surgical system; and a display device communicatively coupled to the teleoperated surgical system and configured to display a graphical user interface; and wherein the first master controller is configured to transmit a first input signal to an interface controller, the first input signal caused by manual manipulation of the first master controller, the interface controller to use the first input signal to update a graphical user interface presented by the display device. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099231 | POWER AXLE WRIST FOR ROBOTIC SURGICAL TOOL - A surgical tool includes a drive housing and an elongate shaft extending from the drive housing. A wrist couples an end effector to the elongate shaft and includes a distal clevis having a first axle that rotatably mounts the end effector to the distal clevis, and a proximal clevis coupled to the elongate shaft and having a second axle that rotatably mounts the distal clevis to the proximal clevis. A plurality of drive cables extend between the drive housing and the end effector, and movement of the drive cables causes the end effector to articulate about a first pivot axis extending through the first axle. A power axle cable extending from the drive housing and mounted to the distal clevis such that movement of the power axle cable correspondingly pivots the end effector about a second pivot axis at the second axle. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099232 | Sterile Drape Assembly For Surgical Robot - A sterile drape assembly for a surgical robot having a robotic arm, a cart coupled to the robotic arm, and optical tracking elements coupled to the robotic arm. The sterile drape assembly includes a surgical drape having an arm drape portion adapted to be disposed over the robotic arm. The sterile drape assembly also includes a drape holder cooperating with the surgical drape to cover the optical tracking elements located on the robotic arm. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099233 | PROTECTIVE COVER SET FOR A MEDICAL PROBE - Methods of installing a protective cover set for a medical probe are described herein, which may include an elongate protective cover having two or more fastening elements, with at least one fastening element at a point along the length of the protective cover. Embodiments may be configured to fit within a removable outer wrapper. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099234 | PACKAGED ARTICLE - The packaged article includes first and second members that define a sealed interior cavity in which the article is housed. The packaged article further includes a continuous seal that loins a portion of the first member and the second member, the seal having spaced apart first and second ends. The first and second members can be separated by peeling one of the members from the other member in a direction along the length of the seal from the first end towards the second end. The force required to separate the members at each of first, third and fifth regions of the seal which are spaced apart along the length of the seal between the first and second ends of the seal is different from the force required to separate the members at each of second and fourth regions which are located between the first and third regions and third and fifth regions respectively. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099235 | SPINE-MOUNTED STEREOTACTIC SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A stereotactic system for positioning a device relative to a spine includes a first frame with an attached first pedicle screw, a second frame with an attached second pedicle screw, and a platform for mounting the device. The lower parts of the frames are horizontally spaced apart, and attachable to the spine by the pedicle screws. The platform is attached to the upper parts of the frames and supported by the frames above the spine. The platform is slidably attached to the upper parts of the frames to adjust a longitudinal position of the platform relative to the frames. The platform is pivotally attached to the upper parts of the frame to adjust a horizontal distance between the lower parts of the frames, while maintaining a constant orientation of the platform. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099236 | MAXILLARY TUBEROSITY HOLDING BITE BLOCK - A maxillary tuberosity holding bite block is disclosed. The maxillary tuberosity holding bite block includes a curved tail that embraces a patient's maxillary tuberosity, which allows the bite block to hold the patient's jaws in a stable position, regardless of whether or not the patient has edentulous jaws. Moreover, the maxillary tuberosity holding bite block may serve as a carrier for sensors and endoscopes so it may serve as an intra-oral sensor-based positioning and navigation device that sense and track the movement and position of sensor-equipped surgical instruments. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099237 | Intravascular Data Collection Probes and Related Assemblies - In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a probe that a cylindrical marker band defining an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end and a second end and having a band length, the inner surface defining a marker band bore, the cylindrical marker band includes a radiopaque material; a molded unitary lens defining an elongate optical fiber receiving section having a fiber section length and a beam directing surface, wherein the fiber section length and the band length overlap along an overlap distance; and an optical fiber, wherein a first section of the optical fiber is disposed in the optical fiber receiving section, wherein a portion of the first section of the optical fiber is disposed within the marker band bore. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099238 | JIG-HOLDING DEVICE AND MEDICAL OBSERVATION DEVICE - To provide a jig holding apparatus and medical observation apparatus, which enable linear motion of a jig without increasing the size of a holding mechanism configured to hold the jig. A jig holding apparatus ( | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099239 | Method of Disinfecting Ports in Central Venous Catheter Systems - The present disclosure generally relates to systems for disinfecting Central Venous Catheter (CVC) system ports that use highly-abrasive and highly-conforming foam material in place of wipes or other sponge products, and methods for using such systems. The foam material may be an open-cell microabrasive material such as melamine foam. The foam material may contain disinfecting solutions such as isopropyl alcohol, chlorhexidine gluconate, or povidone-iodine. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099240 | ROTARY ENDODONTIC FILE IN BASKET FORM - Present invention provides a rotary endodontic file for root canal treatment of tooth with particular arrangement of wires so as to form a basket shape. The file is flexible and has increased resistance to cyclic fatigue breakage. Said rotary endodontic file is flexible, easy in operation, simple in design and it reduces 5 torsional as well as cyclic failure. Also, said file can be operated by using available endo-motors. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099241 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DENTAL VIBRATION - A dental device includes a mouthpiece configured to sit against an orthodontic aligner on a patient's teeth and a motor connected to the mouthpiece. The motor is configured to vibrate the mouthpiece at a frequency between 60 Hz and 130 Hz such that the mouthpiece places an axial vibratory force on the orthodontic aligner. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099242 | SINGLE ARCH MANDIBULAR ADVANCER - Various embodiments of orthodontic appliances are disclosed to dispose a patient's lower dentition ( | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099243 | DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM - Dental implant system for bone regeneration of a bone defect site of a jawbone including an implant which is to be anchored in the jawbone, a film for covering over the bone defect site and the implant, a spacer element which in a fitted position of the dental implant system is to be arranged between the implant and the film, and an abutment, wherein the film in the fitted position is to be clamped between the spacer element and the abutment, wherein in the fitted position the spacer element and the abutment are connected by means of a form-locked connection. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099244 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A BLANK, BLANK AND A DENTAL RESTORATION - The invention relates to a method for the production of a blank of a ceramic material, wherein a first ceramic material and then a second ceramic material of different compositions are filled into a mold and wherein the materials are pressed and after pressing are sintered. Thereby, a layer of the first ceramic material is filled into the mold, a first open cavity is formed in the layer, the second ceramic material is filled into the first open cavity and the materials are pressed together and are then heat-treated. Both the first ceramic material and the second ceramic material contain, or consists of, lithium silicate glass ceramic. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099245 | CONTROLLING OF SINTERING KINETICS OF OXIDE CERAMICS - The invention relates to multi-layer oxide ceramic bodies and in particular to presintered multi-layer oxide ceramic blanks and oxide ceramic green bodies suitable for dental applications. These bodies can be thermally densified by further sintering without distortion and are thus particularly suitable for the manufacture of dental restorations. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of such multi-layer oxide ceramic bodies as well as to a process for the manufacture of dental restorations using the multi-layer oxide ceramic bodies. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099246 | DENTURE DEBURR TOOL - A deburr tool and processes to smooth spires on dentures after an adjustment by the dentist for a proper fit are presented. The deburr tool may have a deburr element comprised of soapstone or chalk, and the deburr element may have a variety of geometric shapes. For example, it may be spherically shaped, parabolic shaped, triangular shaped, cylindrical shaped with and an outer face between a one side and an other side, or rectangular shaped. Appling the one or more outer faces, surfaces, or edges of soapstone to the spires and using a rotary or reciprocating motion, the spires may be smoothed to provide a comfortable fit. The deburr element may have a holding element with a distal end and an other end connected to the deburr element and configured to use in an individuals hand or may be configured to insert in a rotary or reciprocating machine. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099247 | method and flask for cold pour processing of dental prosthesis - The present invention relates to an improved method of and dental flask, suitable for use with a dental reline jig for the purpose of cold pour acrylic processing of dentures, acrylic implant retained bridges and other dental prosthesis as well as any other manufactured products using conventional flask techniques and materials. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099248 | REMOVABLE DENTURE - A removable denture for an oral cavity of a human is disclosed. The removable denture includes a denture body and a supporting base. The supporting base is attached to mucosa on an edentulous alveolus and on palatine bones in the oral cavity. The denture body is joined to the supporting base. The denture body comprises a denture teeth for chewing. A central region of the supporting base is less flexible than a periphery region of the supporting base so as to maintain a high adhesion of the periphery region to the mucosa when the oral cavity is in chewing. The supporting base comprises an on-way venting device capable of improving the negative pressure effect between the supporting base and the mucosa so as to prevent the supporting base from falling off. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099249 | TOOTH CLEANING TOOL HAVING A FRONT END FOR ALTERNATIVELY AND RESPECTIVELY REPLACING A PLURALITY OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL AND DISPOSABLE TOOTH CLEANING HEADS - The present invention is to provide a tooth cleaning tool having a handle and at least one of a plurality of tooth cleaning heads, wherein the handle has two ends extending from a middle section thereof to form a first included angle ranging from 155° to 175° between the two ends, and a front end of the handle is protruded with a connector; and the tooth cleaning heads each has a cone shaped supporting rod and a cleaning component disposed at or adjacent to a tip end of the supporting rod and extending in a direction to form a second included angle ranging from 90° to 135° therebetween; and a connection receptacle is disposed at a base end of the supporting rod and configured to firmly join together with the connector such that the handle and tooth cleaning head can he coupled together for providing a specific tooth cleaning function. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099250 | TILTABLE CART - The invention generally encompasses an animal cart system for safely carrying, transporting and offloading an animal from an examination or surgery area to a recovery area, the cart system comprising a floor cart, the floor cart comprising an upper platform having rails, a lower platform, an actuator secured to the upper platform and the lower platform, and a pivoting connection coupled to the upper platform and the lower platform that tilts the upper platform in response to the actuator, and an examination cart slidably and releaseably coupled to the upper platform. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099251 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR THE HEAD AND EARS OF AN ANIMAL - A protective cover device for an animal's head includes a first portion for securement around the animal's neck, behind the occiput and at or near the smallest diameter of the neck, and a second portion for covering the animal's ears that is fastened forward of said first portion and at or near the throat or jaw of the animal. The device may be a flexible/generally-flexible panel with supplemental shaping, stiffening, and/or adjustment systems to cup/fit the ears, to prevent the ears from sliding out of the device, and/or to prevent foreign objects such as cheat-grass or fox-tail, ticks, or insects from reaching the ears. Stiffeners may be added along or beside the central axis, around the front edge, and/or near the animal's ears, to shape and hold the second portion in a configuration protective of the animal ears and not easily rolled-up or pushed off by a paw/foot. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099252 | SURGICAL MESH HAVING INGROWTH-PREVENTING COATING ON ONE SIDE THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A barrier surgical mesh, the barrier surgical mesh comprising: a matrix of fibers, the matrix comprising a first surface and a second surface; and a tissue ingrowth-preventing material applied to the second surface of the matrix; wherein the tissue ingrowth-preventing material penetrates a controllable amount part way through the matrix. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099253 | VASCULAR FILTRATION DEVICE - Vascular filtering devices and methods for their use are disclosed. In some embodiments, the vascular filtering devices include an elongate member having an unsupported membrane bag portion attached thereto. The membrane may be porous in some examples. Multiple elongate extensions may also extend from the membrane, and may extend along the elongate member, such as to a proximal region of the elongate member. The unsupported membrane bag portion may be configured to inflate or otherwise radially expand away from the elongate member as a result of blood flowing through the vessel within which the vascular filtering device is positioned. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099254 | SYNTHETIC LIGAMENT, METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME AND USE THEREOF - A synthetic ligament made of a plurality of polymer filaments comprising two intra-osseous portions ( | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099255 | HELICOIL INTERFERENCE FIXATION SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING A GRAFT LIGAMENT TO A BONE - A helicoil interference fixation system comprising:
| 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099256 | HELICOIL INTERFERENCE FIXATION SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING A GRAFT LIGAMENT TO A BONE - A helicoil interference fixation system comprising:
| 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099257 | HELICOIL INTERFERENCE FIXATION SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING A GRAFT LIGAMENT TO A BONE - A helicoil interference fixation system comprising:
| 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099258 | ADJUSTABLE FIXATION DEVICE - An adjustable fixation device includes a cleat portion and a suture portion, where the suture portion has a loop portion and a suture tail. Pulling on the suture tail places in tension a graft coupled to the loop portion. The suture is arranged to convey a mechanical advantage so that substantial force can be readily and controllably applied to the graft. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099259 | Method for Treatment and Prevention of Biofilm Formation During Breast Augmentation Procedures - The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for the treatment and prevention of infections and biofilm prevention during breast augmentation procedures. The present disclosure also provides methods and compositions for the prevention of anaplastic large-cell lymphoma following breast augmentation procedures. The present methods comprise providing a breast implant pocket at a surgical site in a patient and irrigating the pocket with a solution of hypochlorous acid. In some embodiments, the methods further comprise treating a breast implant with a solution of hypochlorous acid for a period of time prior to a breast augmentation procedure. Further provided are hypochlorous acid solutions useful in the aforementioned methods. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099260 | IMPLANT WITH A VISUAL INDICATOR OF A BARRIER LAYER - An implantable soft tissue prosthesis device comprising a silicone elastomer-shell filled with silicone gel or liquid, which among the layers that constitute its shell includes a barrier layer formed of a low permeability silicone, which impedes the bleeding or diffusion of the silicone gel from the inside of the implant to its surroundings through the shell. This barrier layer is given a coloration different to the other layers of the shell, making it visible in the finished product. The coloration of the barrier layer gives the fabricator of the implant as well as to medical personnel, the possibility to identify the presence of the barrier layer and its homogeneity, improving the safety of the device. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099261 | PROSTHETIC IMPLANT DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A prosthetic implant transfer device is provided that may be used to insert a prosthetic implant trough a surgical opening. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a flexible sheet of material that may be formed into an elongated hollow structure. The flexible skeet of material includes a plurality of fasteners that may be selected and engaged to define a desired size distal opening. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099262 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS SELECTION USING ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE - Aspects of the present invention may include systems and methods for intraocular lens selection using a formula and a deep learning machine to estimate the error of the formula. In an aspect, the disclosure provides a method for intraocular lens selection. The method may include obtaining at least two ocular measurement parameters and a lens selection parameter for an eye. The method may include determining an intraocular lens power based on a formula using the at least two ocular measurement parameters. The method may include determining an estimated error of the formula using a deep learning machine trained on verified post-operative results using intraocular lenses selected by the formula. The method may include adjusting the lens selection parameter based on the estimated. The method may include redetermining the intraocular lens power based on the formula and the adjusted lens selection parameter. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099263 | TWO-PART ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS DEVICE - A two-part accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) device for implantation in a capsular bag of a patient's eye. The IOL device includes a primary lens assembly and a power changing lens. The primary lens assembly includes a fixed lens and a peripherally disposed centration member. The centration member has a circumferential distal edge and a first coupling surface adjacent the circumferential distal edge. The power changing lens has an enclosed, fluid- or gel-filled lens cavity and haptic system disposed peripherally of the lens cavity. The haptic system has a peripheral engaging edge configured to contact the capsular bag and a second coupling surface. The first and second coupling surfaces are in sliding contact with one another to permit movement of the power changing lens relative to the primary lens assembly and also to maintain a spaced relationship between the fixed lens and the lens cavity during radial compression of the power changing lens. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099264 | Vascular Valved Prosthesis and Manufacturing Method - The present invention relates to an electrospun fully biodegradable vascular valved prosthesis, allowing tissue regeneration and growth potential optionally comprising a bifurcation, preferably T-shaped, a mandrel for electrospinning said vascular valved prosthesis, and a method for electrospinning said vascular valved prosthesis. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099265 | SUTURELESS PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE - A prosthetic heart valve for replacing a native valve includes a stent extending between an inflow end and an outflow end, and a valve assembly disposed within the stent. The prosthetic heart valve may include a supra-annular feature configured to anchor and seal the prosthetic valve above the native valve annulus and a sub-annular feature configured to anchor and seal the prosthetic valve below the native valve annulus. Each of the sub-annular feature and the supra-annular feature may be a sealing ring or a strut that extends radially outward from the stent. The prosthetic heart valve may be implanted in the patient via a sutureless approach and provide anchoring in a variety of patient populations, including those with resected native valve leaflets. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099266 | Expandable Stent and Methods of Crimping and Expanding Such Stent - An expandable stent comprises a cylindrical wall made up of lattice members connected to each other, at least one first arm and at least one second arm. The first arm comprises: a first non-linear member that is connected at each of its axial ends to a lattice member at respective first junctions; a second non-linear member connected at each axial end to a lattice member; and at least one bridge member extending between the first member and the second member. The second arm comprises: a first non-linear member that is connected at each of its axial ends to a lattice member; a second non-linear member connected at each axial end to a lattice member; and at least one bridge member extending between the first member and the second member. The second member of the first arm is generally U-shaped, extending from its axial ends towards: (i) a first axial end of the stent; and (ii) towards the bridge of the first arm. The second member of the second arm is generally U-shaped, extending from its axial ends towards: (i) a first axial end of the stent; and (ii) towards the bridge of the second arm. The first arm is disposed at a second axial end of the stent, and the second arm is: (i) axially spaced from the first arm towards the first axial end of the stent; and (ii) axially aligned with the first arm. Furthermore, the first member and the second member of each of the first and second arms are connected to lattice members at their axial ends only. Upon radial expansion of the stent from a radially crimped condition under the influence of an external force, tension in: (i) the bridge of the first arm; and (ii) the bridge member of the second arm, causes the second members of both the first and second arms to protrude radially outwards, respectively. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099267 | REPLACEMENT CARDIAC VALVE - The present invention is directed to a prosthetic atrioventricular valve ( | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099268 | LOW PROFILE TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE - A method of crimping an implantable prosthetic valve can include placing protective material over at least a portion of the implantable prosthetic valve. The protective material can be configured to occupy space between open cells of a frame of the implantable prosthetic valve to prevent damage to a leaflet structure of the implantable prosthetic valve. The method can also include crimping the implantable prosthetic valve with the protective material on the implantable prosthetic valve, and removing the protective material from between the frame and the leaflet structure of the implantable prosthetic valve. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099269 | LOW PROFILE TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE - A method of crimping an implantable prosthetic valve can include placing protective material over at least a portion of the implantable prosthetic valve. The protective material can be configured to occupy space between open cells of a frame of the implantable prosthetic valve to prevent damage to a leaflet structure of the implantable prosthetic valve. The method can also include crimping the implantable prosthetic valve with the protective material on the implantable prosthetic valve, and removing the protective material from between the frame and the leaflet structure of the implantable prosthetic valve. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099270 | CATHETER SHAFT CONSTRUCTION FOR TAVR DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A delivery device for a collapsible prosthetic heart valve may include an operating handle having a housing and a carriage movable relative to the housing, and a catheter assembly. The catheter assembly may have an inner shaft around which a compartment is defined, an outer shaft surrounding at least a portion of the inner shaft, a distal sheath fixedly connected to the outer shaft, and a spline tube surrounding at least a portion of the inner shaft. The spline tube may have thinner portions having a first maximum thickness in a radial direction of the inner shaft and thicker portions having a second maximum thickness in the radial direction that is greater than the first maximum thickness. The spline tube and the outer shaft may together define one or more channels that provide liquid communication between the operating handle and the compartment. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099271 | IMPLANTABLE VALVE AND METHOD - Implantable valve for treating venous insufficiency having a self-expanding frame encased in polymer having a distal section for blood in-flow, a bulbous center section and a proximal section for blood out-flow. Polymeric leaflets have proximal ends forming an S-shaped valve outlet, or a valve outlet which spirals toward the proximal section. The valve opens and closes in response to venous blood flow and has distal portions which are integral with the inner polymer surface of the distal end of said bulbous section. The leaflets define a predominantly biomimetic sinus region with the bulbous section. Opening of the valve induces flushing of blood from the sinus region for smooth non-traumatic blood flow through said valve. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099273 | Integrated Spring for Soft Tissue Attachment - In one embodiment of the disclosure, a prosthetic bone implant includes a prosthesis and a tissue attachment structure connected to the prosthesis. The tissue attachment structure includes a connective structure connected to the prosthesis and an interface structure connected to the connective structure. The interface structure is configured for attachment of tissue thereto. When the interface structure is subject to tension, the connective structure changes in shape. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099274 | BONE CAGE INCLUDING OFFSET SETS OF PROTRUSIONS WITHIN A BONE INGROWTH CAVITY AND RELATED METHODS - A bone cage may include first and second spaced apart frames defining a bone ingrowth cavity therebetween, a plurality of first protrusions each having a proximal end coupled to the first frame and a distal end extending into the cavity toward the second frame but not contacting the second frame, and a plurality of second protrusions each having a proximal end coupled to the second frame and a distal end extending into the cavity toward the first frame but not contacting the first frame. Furthermore, the distal ends of the first protrusions may be laterally offset from the distal ends of the second protrusions. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099275 | JOINT CONFIGURATION - A joint configuration is proposed for a joint endoprosthesis forming a hinge joint, comprising a joint receptacle, which has a joint receptacle surface and a receptacle locking structure, and a joint body, which is receivable in the joint receptacle and has a joint body surface and a body locking structure. The joint receptacle surface and the joint body surface are movable in relation to one another into a position in which the receptacle locking structure and the body locking structure assume a locked position, in which they can be engaged for a locked state between the joint receptacle and the joint body. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099276 | ARTIFICIAL DISK WITH SENSORS - A prosthetic disc can take the form of a sensing artificial disc that includes a resilient core and at least one sensor configured to sense one or more conditions within and/or experienced by the disc. The sensing artificial disc can serve as a replacement to a failed or injured disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The sensing artificial disc can include at least one element configured to change a condition or property of the resilient core in response to a condition sensed by the at least one sensor. A prosthetic disc can include therapeutic system configured to deliver medication to the body, which can include a reservoir of medication. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099277 | 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 | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099278 | UNIDIRECTIONAL DYNAMIC INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An interbody fusion device includes a top member, a base member, and an expansion member. The top member includes a first bone-engaging side and a threaded opening. The base member is received by the top member and includes a second bone-engaging side and an open cavity aligned with the threaded opening of the top member. The expansion member is disposed within the open cavity for rotation about an axis. The expansion member includes a threaded portion threadably engaged with the threaded opening. Rotation of the expansion member translates the first bone-engaging side away from the second bone-engaging side along the axis. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099279 | METHOD OF BIONIC CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DEVICES - Methods of bionic control of a device include passing an alternating current through a muscle to cause the muscle to contract, recording an electrophysiological signal from the contracting muscle, processing the electrophysiological signal to determine a measurement of electrical impedance, forwarding the measurement of electrical impedance to a controller, and controlling the device with a control action. A change of electrical impedance during muscle contraction is used as a basis for the control action. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099280 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE RETRIEVAL GALLBLADDER IMPLANTS - An implant retrieval system for retrieving a previously deployed implant in a patient's body lumen, comprising: an outer catheter with a lumen disposed therethrough along a central axis of the outer catheter and configured with a diameter smaller than a diameter of the deployed implant; and, a capture device configured to slide within the lumen of the outer catheter and including at least one capturing arm, outwardly expandable from the central axis, located at a distal end of the capture device, wherein the at least one capturing arm engages the previously deployed implant for withdrawing the implant into the outer catheter, while the diameter of the outer catheter, which is smaller than the deployed implant, causes the implant to collapse while being withdrawn by the capture device. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099281 | STENT DELIVERY BALLOON CATHETER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A stent delivery balloon catheter assembly includes a catheter that defines exactly one or two lumens, which includes an inflation lumen that extends from an inflation port at a proximal end to open through a distal end of the catheter. The catheter defines a wire guide channel that terminates at a wire guide exit located a distance from the distal end of the catheter. A balloon with a closed distal end is attached to the catheter distally of the wire guide exit, and extends distally beyond the distal end of the catheter. The balloon is in fluid communication with the inflation lumen. A column strength stiffener has a proximal end attached to the catheter distally of the wire guide exit, and has a balloon support segment extending distally away from the distal end of the catheter within the balloon. A distal end of the column strength stiffener is attached to the closed distal end of the balloon | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099282 | ANKLE BRACE DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An ankle brace including an ankle wrap assembly including a main body having an inner surface, an outer surface, a top, a bottom, a front defining a foot opening, a first side panel, a second side panel, a rear, and a bottom panel. The ankle brace includes first and second ankle pads attached to the main body; a first support attached to the main body first side panel, and a second attached to the main body second side panel, and a bottom support. The ankle brace is configured to be secured to a user's ankle when worn. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099283 | JOINT BRACE WITH IMPROVED RANGE OF MOTION STOP - An improved joint support for limiting the range of motion of an anatomical joint comprises intermeshing gears for allowing adjustment of the range of motion of the joint, and comprises plural mechanisms for securing the gears in engagement with one another, whereby adjustment can be made without tools and without disassembly of any components. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099284 | OSTOMY BARRIER - An ostomy barrier includes an adhesive layer having a body-facing side, a distal side opposite to the body-facing side, and an opening, a seal substantially aligned with the opening, the seal having an aperture configured to receive a stoma therein, and a flexible connector extending between the seal and the adhesive layer to connect the seal to the adhesive layer. The flexible connector formed from a flexible material to allow relative movement between the seal and the adhesive layer. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099285 | NECK COLLAR FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A collar for prevention of sleep apnea is disclosed. An illustrative collar includes upper and lower portions to provide a comfortable and generally air-sealed interface to the upper neck and jaw, and lower neck and chest, respectively, of the patient. In between, an intermediate section defines a chamber over the anterior neck to which negative pressure is applied, drawing tissue forward and away from the patient's airway, improving air flow for the patient and preventing sleep apnea. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099286 | Cooling System and Method For A Prosthetic Socket - A prosthetic socket cooling system and method includes a thermally conductive heat spreader including a curved shaped portion configured to maximize contact with a residual limb of a user. A heat extraction subsystem is coupled through a wall of the prosthetic socket and to the thermally conductive heat spreader and is configured to maintain a desired temperature inside the prosthetic socket. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099287 | HEAT EXCHANGE MODULE AND SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A heat exchange module alone or part of a system including a control console. The module includes a channel assembly and a heat exchange stack attached thereto, and can be used to directly cool and/or heat tissue or skin. The channel assembly includes a liquid channel. The stack can include a pair of spaced plates with thermoelectric coolers exchangers, heat reflective layers, and a core composite layer which keeps the plates spaced. To provide flexibility of the module to better fit on round body parts the stack can include a thermally-conductive plate construction between the plates which has rotational flexibility axes in the X and/or Y directions between plate portions. Optionally the channel can include windows to which the plate portions are sealed. The heat exchange stack separately or together with the channel assembly can be secured in the thickness direction with mechanical securements such as sewing or tacking to also provide for greater flexibility. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099288 | HEAT EXCHANGE MODULE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A heat exchange module alone or part of a system including a control console. The HEM can include a channel enclosure assembly, a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) assembly and a heat transfer (cover) assembly. The enclosure assembly includes a channel for a heat-transfer liquid. The module can be constructed to provide for flexibility to better conform and fit on rounded and/or angular body parts and to efficiently transfer heat between the adjacent body part and the heat-transfer liquid via the TECs of the TEC assembly. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099289 | Breastfeeding Therapeutic Hot/Cold Pack - The present invention is an improved therapeutic breast pack that helps enhance the breastfeeding experience. The invention provides the user with moist heat long enough to provide therapy to both breasts individually, before nursing and/or pumping. The present invention is filled with dried lavender buds in addition to the whole flaxseed. The flaxseed provides the moist heat (when warmed in microwave), and the dried lavender buds provides relaxation aromatherapy to the mother and baby. Relaxation can help the mother release milk easier, and can help the baby soothe and latch easier. The product is designed so the middle is open to protect the mother's nipple while providing therapy to her breast. Finally, the present invention has a microwavable, removable and machine washable cover. This allows for easy cleaning and usage. The cover does not need to be removed when warming the product in the microwave. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099290 | THERMAL DEVICES - A thermal device includes a first thermal unit, a second thermal unit, and device electronics. The first thermal unit includes a first plurality of semiconductor elements sandwiched between first and second thermal unit substrates. The first thermal unit substrate exchanges heat with a user. The second thermal unit includes a second plurality of semiconductor elements sandwiched between third and fourth thermal unit substrates. The third thermal unit substrate exchanges heat with the user. The device electronics are coupled to the first thermal unit and the second thermal unit. The device electronics operate the first thermal unit in a heating state in which the first thermal unit transfers heat to the user via the first thermal unit substrate. The device electronics operate the second thermal unit in a cooling state in which the second thermal unit removes heat from the user via the third thermal unit substrate. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099291 | EFFECTIVE OCULAR LENS POSITIONING METHODS AND APPARATUS - The methods and apparatus disclosed herein can be used to adjust the effective lens position (“ELP”) of the eye in order to correct refractive error of the eye. The methods and apparatus can be configured to apply energy to the sclera and other regions of the eye in order to adjust the effective lens position of the eye for far vision. The sclera can be treated in order to shrink or relax the sclera, and combinations thereof in order to adjust the position of the lens of the eye in order to correct vision related to refractive error of the eye. A target location of the lens can be determined to correct the refractive error of the eye, and the energy applied in order to move the lens toward the target location. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099292 | ELECTRONIC GUILLOTINE VITRECTOMY CUTTER - A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a disposable cutter that incorporates a linear voice coil motor to generate consistent and rapid guillotine action without the use of a rotary motor or traditional linear motor. The apparatus includes voice coil actuator to provide for a forward and backward reciprocating motion cutting blade. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099293 | WOUND FILLING APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Many embodiments of wound filling devices and methods of their use in systems for the application of negative pressure therapy are described herein. In one embodiment, a wound filling device comprises: an inflatable bag member having at least one fluid carrying conduit operably connected thereto to inflate/deflate said bag member; a separate textured covering sock member at least partially covering the inflatable bag member. Another embodiment comprises a three-dimensional wound packing member, and may optionally comprise a plurality of such members linked together. Certain embodiments of wound packing members may comprise a porous bag member adapted to be non-adherent to the wound. Yet other embodiments may comprise a non-porous bag member provided with means to connect a fluid supply to the interior. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099294 | Extensible Dressings - The present invention relates to dressings such as bandages improved extensibility. The present invention further relates to dressings comprising an absorbent body and backing layer having improved extensibility. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099295 | Extensible Dressings - The present invention relates to dressings such as bandages improved extensibility. The present invention further relates to dressings comprising an absorbent body and backing layer having improved extensibility. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099296 | Extensible Dressings - The present invention relates to dressings such as bandages improved extensibility. The present invention further relates to dressings comprising an absorbent body and backing layer having improved extensibility. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099297 | Extensible Dressings - The present invention relates to dressings such as bandages improved extensibility. The present invention further relates to dressings comprising an absorbent body and backing layer having improved extensibility. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099298 | Extensible Dressings - The present invention relates to dressings such as bandages or tapes improved extensibility. The present invention further relates to dressings such as bandages or tapes which are extensible so as to at least partially conform to a body contour at wound surface upon stretching of the dressing. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099299 | Extensible Dressings - The present invention relates to dressings such as bandages or tapes improved extensibility. The present invention further relates to dressings such as bandages or tapes which are extensible so as to at least partially conform to a body contour at wound surface upon stretching of the dressing. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099300 | ADHESIVE SKIN PATCH - To provide an adhesive skin patch being allowed that a carrier layer being in close contact with a backing film layer is easily released after applying to an application site, so as to improve a handleability of the adhesive skin patch. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099301 | LAYER FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A carded staple fiber nonwoven comprising three or more stratums. The carded staple fiber nonwoven has a basis weight of up to about 175 gsm and includes a blend of absorbing fibers, stiffening fibers and filler fibers. The carded staple fiber nonwoven is heat stiffened and the three or more stratums are integrated without adhesives. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099302 | ABSORBENT CORES AND METHODS FOR FORMING ABSORBENT CORES - Pulpless absorbent cores and methods of manufacture are disclosed. A first method for forming an absorbent core may comprise advancing a carrier sheet on a foraminous forming surface in a machine direction, the foraminous forming surface having a width extending in a cross-machine direction, creating a pressure differential across the forming surface, applying a first adhesive onto the carrier sheet, advancing the carrier sheet within a particulate material delivery chamber, and dispensing particulate material from a particulate material inlet within the particulate material delivery chamber to deposit the particulate material onto the first adhesive, wherein the particulate material inlet has a width that is between 25% and 75% of the foraminous forming surface width, and wherein the particulate material is delivered from the particulate material inlet at less than 900 meters per minute. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099303 | Disposable Absorbent Article - An absorbent article comprising an applicator and an absorbent tampon is disclosed herein. The applicator has an insertion portion and a plunger portion, the plunger portion being movable within the insertion portion. The absorbent tampon is disposed within the insertion portion, and the absorbent tampon has a primary absorbent member. At least one of the applicator or absorbent tampon is made up of, at least in part, bio-sourced material. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099304 | Personal Hygiene Device - A personal hygiene device for nighttime diapering of an adult male includes a shell that has a top, which is open. The shell is shaped substantially complementarily to a lower trunk of an adult male and is water-impermeable. A pair of openings is positioned in the shell to insert legs of a user to position the shell over the lower trunk of the user. A first pad is coupled to an interior surface of the shell. The first pad is configured to absorb urine that flows from a penis of the user. A panel is positioned over a bottom section of the first pad. The panel has a bottom edge and opposing side edges that are coupled to the shell to define a sleeve. The sleeve is configured to insert the penis of the user to position the penis adjacent to the first pad. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099305 | MULTI-COMPONENT TOPSHEETS - A multi-component topsheet for an absorbent article includes a first discrete substrate, a second discrete substrate, and a third discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate is disposed at least partially intermediate the first discrete substrate and the third discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate is joined to the first discrete substrate and the third discrete substrate, wherein the topsheet has a single layer of substrate in about 80% or more of the total area of the topsheet and a dual layer of substrate in about 20% or less of the total area of the topsheet. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099306 | PLATFORM LIFT FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE IN A WHEELCHAIR FIVE AXIS MACHINE TOOL - The invention relates to a platform lift for accessibility for people in a wheelchair, said lift comprising a device for lifting the platform, comprising two cross-members ( | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099307 | WHEELCHAIR WITH A TILTING MECHANISM - A wheelchair including: a frame including a backrest portion; and a drive wheel attached to the frame using an axle, wherein the axle is attached below the backrest portion and is configured to have the drive wheel rotate about the axle; a front caster connected to the frame and horizontally offset from the drive wheel; and a relative positioning mechanism connected to the frame and the front caster assembly, wherein the relative positioning mechanism is configured to locate the front caster assembly at two or more positions relative to the frame along a vertical direction. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099308 | Stand-Up Unit with Hip Flex for Wheelchairs and Other Devices - Disclosed herein is a stand-up unit having a parallelogram and a hinged lever that is coupled to the parallelogram and to the seat such that the seat is disposed at an angle in relation to the seat as the parallelogram moves toward the standing position. Disclosed also are wheelchairs, therapy chairs, and other devices or apparatuses that can incorporate the stand-in unit for purposes of assisting a user in moving from a sitting to a standing position. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099309 | THERAPEUTIC CUSHION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element that has a first end portion and a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface of the support element. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A riser element is configured to be coupled proximate to the second end portion of the support element. A body element is configured to be disposed on at least one of the support element or the riser element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected together by an arc portion. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099310 | Method and System for Assessing Compliance with a Patient Repositioning Protocol - A method for assessing compliance with a protocol requiring or advising the use of lift assist equipment for repositioning an occupant of an occupant support includes the steps of:
| 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099312 | MEDICAL PRESSURE THERAPY DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A pressure therapy device includes a pressure chamber, an inflatable padding, a seal, and a positioning mechanism. The pressure chamber has an opening arranged for admitting the inflatable padding and a limb of a user. The inflatable padding is inflatable to enclose and fix the limb in position. The seal covers the opening, including the inflatable padding and the limb to seal the pressure chamber from ambient atmospheric pressure. A pump unit is provided to generate a non-atmospheric pressure within the pressure chamber and includes a first valve system and a piston with safety release features for preventing unsafe pressure levels. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099313 | BODILY REMAINS DECOMPOSITION - An organic composition for decomposing bodily remains including a composite mixture of compost, peat, sulfur, and gypsum. The composite mixture is configured to combine with the bodily remains to decompose the bodily remains. The combined mixture has a reduced pH for reducing the detrimental effects of the bodily remains on the environment. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099314 | CONVEYOR MECHANISM WITH ILLUMINATED CHAMBER FOR CONCEALING COFFIN - The present invention relates to a conveyor mechanism with illuminated chamber for concealment of coffin consisting of a base or travel platform on which a plurality of rollers are arranged, through which it is possible to manually move a coffin from an open or full vision area to a transition zone that conceals said coffin, where the transition zone is defined from a concealment chamber that covers the rear half of the base or travel platform and in which a tunnel is configured through which the coffin is circulated to reach its final destination, a journey that is carried out accompanied by the light provided by at least two reflector lamps arranged at the bottom of the concealment chamber. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099315 | DIFFERENTIAL AIR PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING AND CALIBRATING SUCH SYSTEMS FOR MOBILITY IMPAIRED USERS - Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibration such systems for individuals with impaired mobility. The differential air pressure systems may include an access assist device configured to help a mobility impaired user to stand in a pressure chamber configured to apply a positive pressure on a portion of the user's body in the sealed pressure chamber. The system may also include load sensors configured to measure the user's weight exerted inside and outside the chamber. The system may be calibrated by determining a relationship between the actual weight of the user and the pressure in the chamber, where the actual weight of the user may be measured by more than one load sensor and at least one load sensor is not in the pressure chamber. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099316 | Neck Traction Device - A unique neck traction device is provided. The device presents a safe traction device that is easily operated by a single person without the risk of undue body strain. There is an adjustable locking mechanism that allows the person to relax while applying the necessary pressure for neck alignment and/or spinal adjustment. The device also utilizes force multipliers to safely and easily lift affected body parts. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099317 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES OPERATING COOPERATIVELY AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Electronic devices may determine tasks of interpreting information sensed by sensors, for example, recognition tasks, and operations to be performed by the electronic devices, for example, control tasks, based on types of connected electronic devices. Information sensed by one of the connected electronic devices may be shared with another electronic device, and the other electronic device may perform an operation based on the shared information. A task of interpreting information sensed by a sensor of one of the connected electronic devices may be performed based on a format suitable for being used by another electronic device. Furthermore, the electronic devices may select an electronic device to perform the determined recognition tasks and the determined control tasks based on resource states of the electronic devices. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099318 | WALKER DEVICE FOR GAIT TRAINING - A walker device is described herein including two side frames, each side frame including a front vertical support, a rear vertical support and at least one connecting member extending between the front and rear vertical supports. The walker device further includes a cross bar extending between the two side frames and pivotally connecting to the front vertical supports of the two side frames. The walker device also includes a tension device which applies a resistive force to the pivoting motion between the first cross bar and the two side frames. The walker device is therefore capable of a pivoting configuration which enables the user to learn or re-learn a more natural gait pattern including rotation of the upper and lower body. Some embodiments of the walker device include a second, auxiliary cross bar that is parallel to the first cross bar and horizontally offset from the first cross bar. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099319 | Stylized Adaptive Mobility Device - An adaptive mobility device enables disabled users to ambulate with more security. The device includes a frame including two rear forks for a pair of rear wheels, and a pivotable front fork and wheel, steerable with a steering mechanism that alters the front wheel angle in response to pivoting of the forearms support bar. The support bar may optionally contain forearm rests on which the user may support his or her weight while reaching the handgrips for steering the device. The steering mechanism may provide for adjustment of the steering ratio. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099320 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DIFFERENTIAL AIR PRESSURE DEVICES - Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and components for differential air pressure systems. The air pressure systems comprise a chamber for receiving at least a portion of a user's body. Pressure in the chamber can be changed to adjust force on the user's body. Described herein are various methods and related structures for sealing a user into a pressurizable chamber. Also described herein are various methods and related structures for changing the shape and/or height of the chamber. Described herein are various types and configurations of chambers and support structures for chambers. Also described herein are various methods and related systems for treating various conditions using the differential air pressure systems, including but not limited to obesity, cardiac disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or Down Syndrome. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099321 | MEDICAL PRESSURE THERAPY DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A pressure therapy device includes a pressure chamber, an inflatable padding, a seal, and a positioning mechanism. The pressure chamber has an opening arranged for admitting the inflatable padding and a limb of a user. The inflatable padding is inflatable to enclose and fix the limb in position. The seal covers the opening, including the inflatable padding and the limb to seal the pressure chamber from ambient atmospheric pressure. A pump unit is provided to generate a non-atmospheric pressure within the pressure chamber and includes a first valve system and a piston with safety release features for preventing unsafe pressure levels. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099322 | MEDICAL PRESSURE THERAPY DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A pressure therapy device includes a pressure chamber, an inflatable padding, a seal, and a positioning mechanism. The pressure chamber has an opening arranged for admitting the inflatable padding and a limb of a user. The inflatable padding is inflatable to enclose and fix the limb in position. The seal covers the opening, including the inflatable padding and the limb to seal the pressure chamber from ambient atmospheric pressure. A pump unit is provided to generate a non-atmospheric pressure within the pressure chamber and includes a first valve system and a piston with safety release features for preventing unsafe pressure levels. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099323 | Roller Massage System - A roller massage system provides a pair of roller massage assemblies in opposed adjustable spaced relation to allow engagement of each one of the pair of roller massage assemblies on a corresponding massageable portion of the body. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099324 | CPR CHEST COMPRESSION MONITOR WITH REFERENCE SENSOR - Methods and devices for chest compression depth measurement for CPR performed on infants. | 2019-04-04 |
| 20190099325 | Remote Spa Control System - A spa is provided including a frame, a shell mounted to the frame defining a basin for holding water, at least one sensor for monitoring a spa component or water condition, a communications interface including a cellular transceiver, and a battery for providing power to the at least one sensor and to the communications interface when the spa is not connected to a power source. The spa also includes a controller in electrical communication with the at least one sensor and the communications interface. The controller is configured to, while the spa is not connected to the power source, receive information from the at least one sensor, process the received information, and cause the communications interface to wirelessly transmit the processed information to a remote source or central server. | 2019-04-04 |
