20th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170135778 | NEUROSURGICAL APPARATUS - Neurosurgical apparatus has a guidance device having a guide tube and a neurosurgical instrument for insertion into the guide tube. The inner surface of the guide tube is arranged, for example profiled, to at least partially engage the outer surface of the neurosurgical instrument when inserted therein. The guide tube thus guides the neurosurgical instrument along a predefined path through the guide tube. At least one of the guidance device and the outer surface of the neurosurgical instrument are configured to provide a fluid return path for carrying any fluid displaced from within the guide tube during insertion of the neurosurgical instrument into the guide tube. A seal may also be provided for sealing the fluid return path. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135779 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MRI-GUIDED BREAST INTERVENTIONS - A method and apparatus for radially compressing bodily tissue and performing medical procedures from a selected one of a plurality of circumferential positions and angles, a selected one of a plurality of different elevations and elevational angles. Some embodiments include a tissue-compression fixture having members that are configured to be moved to radially compress bodily tissue such that each of a plurality of areas of biological tissue are exposed between the plurality of members, and wherein the fixture is compatible with use in an MRI machine in operation; an actuator having a receiver for a medical-procedure probe; and a computer system operatively coupled to the actuator to move the probe. The computer receives user commands, and based on the commands, moves the actuator to a selected one of a plurality of different positions around the tissue-compression fixture and then extends the probe into the patient. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135780 | BODY-SPACE DRAINAGE-TUBE DEBRIS REMOVAL - In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a debris removal system is provided for a body-space drainage system having one or more body tubes with a body tube lumen disposed therein. The debris-removal system comprises an elongated cleaning member and a cleaning head adapted to be advanced distally at least a portion of a length of the body tube lumen to dislodge debris therein. A collapsible sheath can be used to maintain a sterile field in the body tube lumen while the cleaning member is being used by enclosing at least a portion of the cleaning member that is not contained within the body tube lumen, and permitting external digital manipulation of the cleaning member through the sheath to advance and/or retract the cleaning member, and cleaning head, in the body tube lumen. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135781 | LASER-ASSISTED PERIODONTICS - Periodontal disorders such as disorders associated with a dental implant are treated. An average power for a laser is selected via a user interface on a tablet, along with a set of permissible laser parameters provided in response to the selected average power. A gingival trough or flap is created around the implant with the laser. Infected tissue is selectively ablated or denatured via photothermolysis, and a pocket is lased around the affected implant. Marginal tissues are compressed against the implant. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135782 | CLINICAL DISPENSER AND APPLICATOR - The present invention relates to a clinical dispenser and applicator and, more particularly, to a clinical dispenser and applicator that is structured to hold and dispense a micro amount (one to several drops) of liquids/solvents in a clinical setting. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135783 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ADHESIVE STRENGTH OF DENTAL RESTORATION - A method and apparatus for producing a dental restoration with enhanced adhesive or bonding strength are disclosed. The dental restoration comprises a zirconia based crown and a porcelain layer built-up on a top surface of the zirconia based crown. The zirconia based crown is to be bonded to a top of an abutment toothand has dimensions that are smaller than outer dimensions of the abutment tooth. A first surface of the zirconia based crown is configured to adhere to the abutment toothand a second surface of the zirconia based crown is configured to receive the porcelain layer built-up. The first surface and the second surface of the zirconia based crown are treated with a surface treatment solution which includes at least nitric acid (HNO | 2017-05-18 |
20170135784 | HIGH FATIGUE RESISTANT WIRE - A high fatigue resistant nickel-titanium alloy wire, the wire having a transition temperature A | 2017-05-18 |
20170135785 | Endodontic Rotary Instruments Made From Hollow Tubes and Methods of Manufacturing Thereof - A hollow endodontic instrument having: a file axis; a proximal end; a tip; and a shaft portion between the proximal end and the tip; wherein the shaft portion defines a hollow void at least partially bounded by a plurality of fingers and a plurality of longitudinal spacings, each finger extends from the proximal end and includes an outer surface and an inner surface extending between longitudinal opposing walls; and wherein a portion of at least one of the longitudinal opposing walls includes a cutting edge. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135786 | Endodontic Instrument With Narrow Radial Lands - An endodontic file includes a uniform tapered working length made of shape memory material with at least two helical shaped flutes and narrow spiraled lands in between, having a width no greater than 0.075 mm as measured in a plane perpendicular the central axis of rotation of instrument. The land width is preferably constant along the working length but may vary provided the width of the lands in a waist portion of the file are no greater than those above or below the waist portion. The instrument resists mid-root transportation and exhibits superior fatigue performance and cutting efficiency compared to prior art instruments. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135787 | SELF-LIGATING BRACKET WITH CANTILEVER LOCKING BEAM MECHANISM AND OTHER LOCKING ELEMENTS FOR LIGATING SLIDING MEMBERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF - A self-ligating bracket system comprising a body, an archwire slot receivable for an archwire, and a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism configured to allow a ligating sliding member to move between an open position, such that an archwire may be inserted into and/or removed from the archwire slot, and a closed position, such that an archwire is retained within the archwire slot. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135788 | DENTAL IMPLANT WITH INTERLOCKING AND CENTERING THREADS - A dental implant device for insertion into a bore defined in bone for use with a prosthetic tooth or dental appliance includes an abutment with a plurality of male keys disposed about the distal end of the abutment capable of being affixed to the prosthetic tooth or dental appliance, an implantable anchor having a proximal and distal end, a plurality of female keyways defined into the proximal end of the anchor, the keyways capable of coupling to the male keys of the abutment and thereby preventing relative rotation of the abutment and anchor, an interlocking thread helically defined around a longitudinal axis of the anchor, the thread being adapted to couple to the bore defined in the bone and means for coupling the abutment to the implant anchor. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135789 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING TOOTH REPLACEMENTS AND AUXILIARY PARTS - In a method for forming a dental part, a laser beam is guided over a powder layer of biocompatible material. The laser is guided by a computer controlled laser scanning system based on data representing the shape of the cross-section through the shaped body. The powder is substantially melted by the laser beam to form a layer in the shaped body, to build the shaped body entirely from layers of laser-melted material. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135790 | Method for Producing a Dental Prosthesis - The invention relates to a process for producing a dental prosthesis with the chronological steps: | 2017-05-18 |
20170135791 | DEVICE WITH CONTROLLABLE SWITCH TERMINAL VOLTAGE - A device with controllable switch terminal voltage, comprising: a switch signal unit for outputting a corresponding switch signal according to the state of a switch, wherein the switch is coupled between the switch signal unit and an output of a power supply; a biasing unit coupled to the switch signal unit for outputting a bias voltage to the switch signal unit; wherein when the switch is open and a conductive liquid and/or the stream of conductive liquid exists inside the switch, the biasing unit cooperates with the switch signal unit so as to control the terminal voltage of the switch and the current flowing through the switch. The disclosed switch design allows the switch terminal voltage to be less than 1V when the switch is opened, which greatly depresses the electrochemical reaction of the switch, thus prolonging the switch life, and avoiding the possibility of hydrogen explosion. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135792 | DENTAL ATTACHMENT FORMATION STRUCTURE - The present disclosure provides methods, computing device readable medium, devices, and systems having a dental attachment formation structure. One dental attachment formation apparatus includes a body having a first surface shaped to conform to the contours of an exterior surface of a tooth and including a portion of the first surface shaped to accommodate an attachment that is to be attached to the exterior surface of the tooth and a light source attachment structure for attachment of a light source to the body. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135793 | DENTAL ATTACHMENT FORMATION STRUCTURES - The present disclosure provides methods, computing device readable medium, devices, and systems having a dental attachment formation structures. One dental appliance includes a body having a first surface shaped to abut an exterior surface of a tooth and a well portion of the first surface shaped to form an attachment that is to be attached to the exterior surface of the tooth, a release layer formed over a surface of the well to allow the attachment to be removed from the well, and an attachment material that is used to form the attachment positioned within the well. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135794 | VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR KEIMARMEN SAMENGEWINNUNG VON EBERN - The present invention relates to a device and method for collecting semen from boars. The device is characterized in that it has a simple structure and is therefore inexpensive to produce and, during the method, it reduces contamination, in particular the microbe count. The device has a glove ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135795 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SLING DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT - The invention, in various embodiments, is directed to systems, devices, and methods relating to pre-pubic approaches to delivering a supportive sling to periurethral tissue of a patient. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135796 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF SCAFFOLDS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING - Aspects of the disclosure relate to synthetic tissue or organ scaffolds and methods and compositions for promoting or maintaining their structural integrity. Aspects of the disclosure are useful to prevent scaffold damage (e.g., delamination) during or after implantation into a host. Aspects of the disclosure are useful to stabilize tissue or organ scaffolds that include electrospun fibers. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135797 | Prosthesis Comprising a Three-Dimensional and Openworked Knit - The present invention relates to a prosthesis ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135798 | IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS FOR REPAIRING OR REINFORCING AN ANATOMICAL DEFECT - An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect is provided. The implantable prosthesis includes a first biocompatible structure having a tether attached thereto for maintaining stable deployment of the implantable prosthesis through an abdominal wall; a rigid reinforcement member positioned adjacent a bottom side of the first biocompatible structure, the rigid reinforcement member including an inner circumferential ring, a plurality of spoke elements, a plurality of openings, and a plurality of guide members molded thereon; a mesh structure positioned adjacent a bottom surface of the rigid reinforcement member, the mesh structure overlapping the inner circumferential ring of the rigid reinforcement member; a second biocompatible structure and an anti-adhesion barrier having a collagen coating positioned on a bottom surface of the second biocompatible structure. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135799 | SOFT TISSUE IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - The present invention features soft tissue implants and methods for making same. The implants can includes a biocompatible film that is rendered porous due to the inclusion of uniformly or non-uniformly patterned cells, and the film has a thickness of less than about 0.015 inches in the event the starting material is non-porous and less than about 0.035 inches in the event the starting material is a microporous film. Multi-film implants can also be made. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135800 | GROOVED DRUG-ELUTING MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The invention relates to methods and apparatus for manufacturing implantable medical devices, such as intravascular stents, wherein the medical device has a surface treated to promote the migration of endothelial cells onto the surface of the medical device. In particular, the surface of the medical device has at least one groove formed therein, the at least one groove may have a drug-eluting polymer disposed therein or a drug-eluting polymer coating may be provided on the surface of the medical device and grooves formed in the drug eluting polymer coating. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135801 | BIOABSORBABLE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE WITH ENDOTHELIALIZATION PROMOTING SURFACE - The disclosure pertains to percutaneously deliverable bioabsorbable closure devices for an ostium of a left atrial appendage which devices promote endothelialization across the ostium and then are bioabsorbed to leave little or no foreign residue, methods of manufacturing such bioabsorbable closure devices, and the use thereof. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135802 | 3D PRINTED PATIENT-SPECIFIC CONDUITS FOR TREATING COMPLEX PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURY - The present invention includes biomimetic nerve conduits that can be used as nerve regeneration pathways. The present invention further provides methods of preparing and using biomimetic nerve conduits. The disclosed compositions and methods have a broad range of potential applications, for example replacing a missing or damaged section of a nerve pathway of a mammal. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135803 | ANTIREFLUX STENT - Provided is a stent that is placed in the bile duct to facilitate bile secretion into the duodenum. The stent includes an elastically deformable body, a film part, and an anti-inversion part. The body has a predetermined diameter and length and is formed by interlacing wires in the form of a tube. The film part surrounds to cover at least a portion of the body, extends a predetermined length from one end of the body, and is made of a flexible material. The anti-inversion part is connected to the one end of the body from which the film part extends and prevents the film part from being inverted and folded inwardly toward the body. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135804 | COATED TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE AND STOMA STENT OR CANNULA - The present invention relates to devices used in the management of bodily airways including tracheostomy tubes, laryngectomy tubes, bronchial stents, bronchial Y-tubes, bronchial TY-tubes, and nasal stents. The devices may comprise a protective coating to prevent the accumulation of mucus, crusting and granulation on or around airway management devices, as well as prevent adhesion to tissues which can cause bleeding upon removal, and prevent build-up of blood, or blood clots, to the stent. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135805 | TISSUE-ENGINEERED CONSTRUCTS - The present invention provides constructs including a tubular biodegradable polyglycolic acid scaffold, wherein the scaffold may be coated with extracellular matrix proteins and substantially acellular. The constructs can be utilized as an arteriovenous graft, a coronary graft, a peripheral artery bypass conduit, or a urinary conduit. The present invention also provides methods of producing such constructs. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135806 | DEVICE FOR REPAIRING ANEURYSM WITHIN MULTI-BRANCH VESSEL - A stent graft system includes a plurality of stents that are configured to be assembled in situ to provide an aortal stent graft assembly. The system may include a tubular segment that is configured to engage healthy aortic tissue, a plurality of segments configured to sealingly engage the tubular segment and comprising one or a plurality of vents or side channels that are oriented proximally and are configured to receive and seal with smaller-diameter stent grafts. In some embodiments, the system further includes a tubular segment having a bifurcated distal end. For example, the system may be assembled to provide a flow channel and support structure for stent grafts that engage one or more of the right and left iliac arteries, the celiac artery, the superior mesenteric artery, and the renal arteries. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135807 | Method For Aortic Branched Vessel Repair - An aortic graft assembly includes a tubular component that defines a wall aperture having a proximal end that extends perpendicular to a major longitudinal axis of the tubular aortic component, and a tunnel graft connected to the wall of the tubular aortic component and extending from the wall aperture toward a proximal end of the tubular aortic component. The method for delivery of the aortic graft assembly includes delivering the aortic graft assembly through the wall aperture and into interferring relation with the tunnel graft. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135808 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN IMPLANTABLE RING FOR ALTERING A SHAPE OF THE CORNEA - An apparatus, system and method for constricting a cornea of a human eye are disclosed. A control device external to the subject eye, such as an induction generator, may be configured to create a stimulus, such as a magnetic field, for an implanted ring that, when stimulated, may change the curvature, and thus the dioptric power, of the eye, thereby approximating natural accommodation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135809 | INTRAOCULAR LENS SYSTEM WITH FOLDING FEATURES - An intraocular lens (IOL) system includes an active lens element to provide dynamic optical power for active accommodation. The active lens element has mechanical indentations disposed along a perimeter of the active lens element and the mechanical indentations form structurally weakened locations in the active lens element. A first pair of the mechanical indentations defines terminal ends of a first folding line extending between the first pair of the mechanical indentations, and the first pair of the mechanical indentations promotes folding of the active lens element along the first folding line. The IOL system also includes control circuitry coupled to the active lens element to control the active lens element during the active accommodation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135810 | HAPTIC FOR ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - A haptic is provided for use in an accommodating intraocular lens. The haptic has multiple filaments, each connected to the edge of the optic at one end. Each filament has a shape that conforms to an equatorial region of the capsular bag. The haptic couples the forces exerted by the capsular bag of the eye during accommodation radially to the edge of the optic, produce a diametric expansion or compression of the optic. This diametric motion distorts the optic, producing a change in any or all of the anterior radius, the posterior radius, and the thickness. These changes affect the power of the lens and/or location of the image. The haptic may optionally have a thin membrane joining the filaments at the optic end, and may optionally have a connecting ring that joins the filaments at the end opposite that of the optic. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135811 | INTRAOCULAR LENS INSERTION DEVICE - Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention provide an IOL insertion device that facilitates the injection of the IOL in a controlled manner The insertion device includes a front modular portion and an injector. The modular portion may be preloaded with an IOL and coupled with the injector. The injector includes a distal portion, a body, and a plunger. The distal portion includes a front seal which has a longitudinal bore at the center, through which a distal portion of the plunger passes. The plunger tip is tapered. The plunger also includes a sealing element situated between its distal portion and its proximal portion. The sealing element includes a small aperture through which a fluid, such as a viscoelastic or a balanced salt solution (“BSS”) and the like, may pass toward the proximal end of the body when the plunger advances distally. As the fluid passes through the small aperture on the sealing element on the plunger, a constant speed and force is maintained as the IOL is ejected into the eye. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135812 | COMPOSITE VALVED GRAFT COMPRISING DOUBLE SEWING CUFFS - Disclosed is an artificial valved conduit that is a composite valved graft comprising double sewing cuffs, which can be easily used in aortic root replacement. The composite valved graft comprises a valve and a conduit part connected to the valve. The conduit part comprises a sewing cuff positioned on the outer circumference thereof. The sewing cuff comprises a first sewing cuff and a second sewing cuff positioned below the first sewing cuff. Accordingly, a double suture is easily performed, so that it is possible to prevent the loss of blood after a surgery and to reduce surgical time at the same time. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135813 | LEAFLET-CUFF ATTACHMENTS FOR PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE - A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent having a collapsed condition and an expanded condition, the stent having a proximal end, a distal end and a plurality of commissure features. The heart valve further includes a valve assembly secured to the stent, the valve assembly including a cuff and a plurality of leaflets, each of the leaflets having a free edge having a first end and a second end, and a second edge secured to the cuff, the second edge having a first end, a second end, a first folded portion adjacent the first end, a second folded portion adjacent the second end, and an unfolded portion between the first and second folded portions. The first and second folded portions couple the leaflet to ones of the commissure features. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135814 | SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR EXPANSION OF PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES - Methods of quickly and easily implanting a quick-connect heart valve prosthesis during a surgical procedure are provided. The heart valve may include a substantially non-expandable, non-compressible prosthetic valve and a plastically-expandable frame, thereby enabling attachment to the annulus without sutures. A system and method for deployment includes an integrated handle shaft and balloon catheter. A safety member disposed between the balloon catheter and handle shaft prevents premature catheter advancement prior to heart valve placement at the annulus, and also may prevent premature balloon inflation prior to full catheter advancement. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135815 | MITRAL VALVE TREATMENT TECHNIQUES - A method for treating a heart valve of a patient includes inserting into a heart and in contact with a valve surface, an implant including an elongate element and a locking mechanism coupled to the elongate element. The locking mechanism has a resting position that provides a locked state preventing movement of the elongate element with respect to the locking mechanism. The heart valve is treated by facilitating movement of the elongate element with respect to the locking mechanism by maintaining application of a force to the locking mechanism using a tool, and thereby maintaining the locking mechanism in an unlocked state during the facilitating of the movement of the elongate element with respect to the locking mechanism. Subsequently, the locking mechanism is transitioned to the resting position by decoupling the tool from the locking mechanism. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135816 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR RESHAPING A HEART VALVE ANNULUS - Systems, devices and methods related to various heart valve implants and for delivery of those heart valve implants are described. The implants may be used to re-size a native valve annulus or to replace a native heart valve. The implants include a re-sizable frame having angled struts. Anchors secure the implant to tissue and collars are used to decrease the angle between the struts and contract the frame. The implant thus expands from a first size inside of a delivery catheter, to a second and larger deployed size inside the heart to engage and anchor with the tissue, and then to a third and contracted size to re-size the annulus and/or provide a secure fit for a replacement heart valve. Various delivery systems including imaging capabilities for precise delivery, positioning and anchoring of the various implants are further described. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135817 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR SETTING AN ANCHOR - An anchoring system and related methods are provided for treatment of dilated hearts and of functional valve regurgitation, the system comprising one or more self-expandable or manually expandable anchors and associated devices for fixating a valve splint within the heart. For example, a spade-shaped assembly may be configured to be deployed in a right ventricle of the heart and to stabilize a puncturing instrument to puncture the septum. Various puncturing instruments may also be part of the anchoring system, including one or more of a flexible needle having a multiplicity of slits disposed along the length of the needle, a trocar catheter with a retractable head, and a catheter needle having a blunt introducer to protect nearby tissue within the heart during advancing a guidewire. A cutter catheter and puncture location catheter may also be part of the system and be used during treatment. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135818 | ULTRASOUND PROBE FOR CARDIAC TREATMENT - Ultrasound probe systems and methods for using an ultrasound probe to assist during treatment of conditions of the human heart are provided. The method may comprise loading a medical instrument into a guide fastened to the ultrasound probe. The ultrasound probe may be inserted into a patient by way of an incision. The distal end of the ultrasound probe may be navigated to a location adjacent to an exterior surface of the heart. A treatment site may be identified on the exterior surface of the heart based on images obtained from an ultrasound transducer disposed within a distal end of the ultrasound probe. The medical instrument may be advanced within the guide to the treatment site and the medical instrument used for treatment. After treatment, the medical instrument may be withdrawn from the treatment site. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135819 | VOID FILLING JOINT PROSTHESIS AND ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS - A bone void filling prosthesis, which includes a body and a plurality of legs. The body includes an aperture extending therethrough. The plurality of legs are each connected to the body. Each of the plurality of legs includes at least one selectively removable portion for adjusting a length of each of the plurality of legs. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135820 | Femoral Heads, Mobile Inserts, Acetabular Components, and Modular Junctions for Orthopedic Implants and Methods of Using Femoral Heads, Mobile Insets, Acetabular Components, and Modular Junctions for Orthopedic Implants - Femoral heads, mobile inserts, acetabular components, and modular junctions for orthopedic implants, e.g., hip replacement implants, and methods of using femoral heads, mobile inserts, acetabular components, and modular junctions for orthopedic implants are provided. Prosthetic femoral heads, mobile inserts, and acetabular components are provided that can alleviate soft tissue impingement, reduce implant wear, and/or reduce frictional torque. Modular junctions are provided that can minimize the incidence of loosening and micromotion that can occur at modular junctions of orthopedic implants. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135821 | JOINT IMPLANTS AND METHODS - Implementations described herein provide for a bone implant having a cylindrical member and an articulating member. The cylindrical member extends along an implant axis from a first end to an opposed second end thereof. The cylindrical member has a void disposed therein extending from the first end towards the second end. The cylindrical member has an interconnected open-pore structure for promoting bone tissue in-growth. The articulating member has an articulating portion and a core portion extending away from the articulating portion. The articulating member is coupled to the cylindrical member such that the core portion extends into the void disposed in the cylindrical member and the articulating portion is positioned adjacent the first surface of the cylindrical member and extends radially outward from the implant axis to cover the first surface of the cylindrical member. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135822 | LIMITED PROFILE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH INCORPORATED FASTENING AND LOCKING MECHANISM - In some embodiments, an intervertebral implant may include a body including a superior and an inferior surface. The implant may include a first channel extending from an anterior end towards the posterior end of the body. The implant may include a first anchor channel. The implant may include a first guide member positionable in the first channel. The implant may include a first anchor. When the first guide member moves from a first position to a second position the first anchor may be conveyed through the first anchor channel and couple the body to an adjacent vertebra. In some embodiments, the implant may include a first locking mechanism which inhibits, during use, the first guide member from moving from the second position to the first position upon activation of the first locking mechanism. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135823 | EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF - The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135824 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT - An expandable spinal implant configured for positioning within the intervertebral space between adjacent vertebral bodies is disclosed. The spinal implant includes a first body, a second body, a ratchet, and a locking mechanism. The first and second bodies are pivotably affixed to each other on respective first ends thereof and are capable of movement relative to each other in a medial-lateral direction with respect to the adjacent vertebral bodies. The ratchet is pivotably supported within a slot defined in the first body and is capable of engaging the second body thereby permitting movement of the first and second body relative to each other in a first direction, but not in a second direction that is different than the first direction. A method of performing spinal surgery is also disclosed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135825 | Systems and Methods for Treating Spinal Deformities - Systems and methods of treating spinal deformity, including one or more intervertebral implants to be introduced laterally into respective intervertebral spaces, a plurality of bone screws introduced generally laterally into vertebral bodies adjacent to the intervertebral implants and/or the intervertebral implants themselves, and a cable dimensioned to be coupled to the bone screws and manipulated to adjust and/or correct the spinal deformity. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135826 | STERILE WATER DISPERSION SYSTEM FOR ALLOGRAFT PREPARATION AND PROCESSING - There is disclosed a system and method for dispersing sterile water from a circulating high-purity water system to a processing field containing allograft tissue. One embodiment includes a fluid inlet that is fluidly coupled with and configured to receive sterile water from the water system. The dispersion system also includes at least first and second fluid outlets that are selectively operable to deliver respective first and second fluid streams into different areas of the processing field. At least one of the first and second fluid outlets may be associated with a regulator valve configured to provide an adjustable flowrate to conserve water pulled from the circulating water system to meet the needs of the application taking place within the processing field. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135827 | Universal Trial for Lateral Cages - A method of trialing an intervertebral disc space, comprising the steps of : | 2017-05-18 |
20170135828 | PROSTHETIC FOOT - A prosthetic foot, comprising a core, on which a proximal fastening device for fastening the prosthetic foot to a lower-leg tube or to a lower-leg shaft is arranged and which is surrounded by a foot casing. The foot casing forms a cavity, in which the core is inserted. A slot-shaped recess is formed in a front foot region of the foot casing, into which slot-shaped recess a tongue arranged on the core is inserted. The front foot region has a stiffness that deviates in comparison with the rest of the foot casing. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135829 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF BLOOD PRESSURE - Apparatus and methods are described, including identifying a subject as suffering from hypertension. In response to the identifying (a) a radius of curvature of a first set of at least three regions of an arterial wall of the subject is increased at a given longitudinal location, while (b) allowing the first set of regions of the arterial wall to pulsate. A device is implanted inside the artery at the longitudinal location such that the device applies pressure to the arterial wall at a second set of at least three regions of the artery, but does not contact the first set of regions, the first set regions and the second set of regions alternating with each other. Other embodiments are also described. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135830 | IMPLANTABLE BIOCOMPATIBLE EXPANDER SUITABLE FOR TREATMENT OF CONSTRICTIONS OF BODY LUMEN - An implantable biocompatible expander suitable for implantation into a urinary duct, comprises an elongated sinusoidal ring comprising at least two proximal prongs and at least two distal prongs, wherein the expander is resiliently deformable from a relaxed radially expanded orientation to a radially contracted orientation suitable for transluminal delivery through the urinary duct. The expander is configured to exert an outward radial force against a wall of the urinary duct when in-situ within the urinary duct. In particular, the expander is suitable for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and configured for implantation into the prostatic urethra between, and substantially spanning the prostatic urethra between, the bladder neck and external sphincter. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135831 | Radiopaque Enhanced Cobalt Alloy for Stents - A stent is formed of at least a cobalt-based alloy. The cobalt-based alloy may include 10-35 weight % metal member selected from the group consisting of platinum (Pt), gold (Au), iridium (Ir), osmium (Os), rhenium (Re), tungsten (W), palladium (Pd), tantalum (Ta), and combinations thereof; 16-21 weight % chromium (Cr); 9-12 weight % molybdenum (Mo); 0-25 weight % nickel (Ni); and balance cobalt (Co). The cobalt-based alloy may be a thin outer shell of a hollow stent. The cobalt-based alloy may be used to form at least one of an inner core and an outer shell of a core-shell structure of a stent. The cobalt-based alloy may be used to form an end of a wire for forming a stent. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135832 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS TO PRECONDITION, ARTERIALIZE, AND/OR OCCLUDE A MAMMALIAN LUMINAL ORGAN - Devices, systems, and methods to precondition, arterialize, and/or occlude a mammalian luminal organ. In an exemplary embodiment of a device, the device comprises a frame comprising a plurality of struts and configured for expansion, and a covering surrounding at least an external perimeter of the frame, the covering comprising an impermeable material, wherein the device is configured for expansion without requiring the introduction of a gas and/or a liquid therein. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135833 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STABILIZATION OF PROCEDURAL CATHETER IN TORTUOUS VESSELS - For percutaneous minimally-invasive intervention in vessels originating from other tortuous vessels, such as the tortuous aortic arch, guide wires/catheters are used to enable procedural catheters to access the vessels where an interventional procedure is needed. Two new methods for fixing a stabilization wire/catheter and providing the needed tension and stabilization without a second percutaneous access are disclosed (1) using a micro-anchor and pin and (2) using a modified Fogarty Balloon. These methods are also usable for access to and treatment of peripheral embolisms in tortuous vessels as well as renal and other visceral interventions. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135834 | STENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITH A REINFORCED DEPLOYMENT SHEATH - Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include an inner member. A deployment sheath may be disposed about the inner member. A stent may be disposed between the inner member and the deployment sheath. The deployment sheath may include a translucent reinforcing member that allows for visualization of the stent during stent deployment. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135835 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical device according to the present invention is to be arranged in a lumen of a gastrointestinal tract. The medical device includes: at least one cylindrical part which is opened at least one end thereof; and at least one attachment part which is arranged on at least one portion of the cylindrical part and is configured such that the medical device is attachable to the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract. The cylindrical part is configured to be arrangeable along at least one portion of the gastrointestinal tract, and at least one portion of a side surface of the cylindrical part is configured to be followable to a shape of an inner wall of the gastrointestinal tract. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135836 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING ABSORPTION - A reduced absorption device may include a proximal anchor and a distal sleeve including a frame and a membrane. The membrane may include a plurality of porous regions, and each porous region may be configured to align with a corresponding region of an intestine configured to absorb nutrients. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135837 | PLANTAR FASCIITIS TREATMENT METHOD AND DEVICE - A device for treatment of plantar fasciitis is provided. The device includes a foot strap, a thigh strap and a resistance band. The foot strap includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the foot strap is sized to secure around a foot of a user in between the ankle and toes. The thigh strap also includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the thigh strap is sized to secure around a thigh of the user. The resistance band includes a first end attached to the foot strap and a second end attached to the thigh strap. To treat the plantar fascia, the user bends their foot downwards and curls the toes against the resistance of the resistance band. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135838 | ADJUSTABLE WALKING APPARATUS - A walking apparatus is provided that includes a sole having an adjustable length, the sole comprising a heel portion, a forefoot portion operatively coupled to the heel portion, the forefoot portion configured for adjustment from a first position to at least one other position relative to the heel portion, wherein a length of the sole is configured to adjust from a first length to a second length when the forefoot portion is adjusted from the first position to the at least one other position. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135839 | BRACE OR SUPPORT WITH ATFL SUPPORT - The invention comprises an elastomeric athletic or orthopedic brace, support for a joint complex and is an elastomeric sleeve having a distal portion and a proximal portion that surrounds and supports one or more joints and with fenestrations or cut-outs and optional supplemental supports or framework so as to provide an external anatomically configured network which augments the effects of the ligaments. The brace can be used prophylactically or therapeutically. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135840 | Ambidextrous, Combination Wrist and Thumb Brace - A wrist and thumb brace comprised of:
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20170135841 | ORTHOSIS FOR RANGE OF MOTION - An ankle stretch orthosis includes a foot assembly having a ball support assembly adjustably mounted on a foot plate. The foot assembly includes an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting a position of ball support assembly relative to the foot plate to align the ball support assembly with a ball portion of a foot that is one of supinated and pronated. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135842 | SUPPORTER - Provided is a supporter in which it is possible to prevent floating of the supporter from the back portion of a wearer of the supporter in an upper side and a lower side of a back-contact section having a wide width and reliably support the waist portion of the wearer. The supporter | 2017-05-18 |
20170135843 | AN EMERGENCY SPLINT FOR SUPPORTING INJURED LIMB - This invention relates to an emergency splint for supporting injured limb comprising of a large part and a small part wherein the large part comprising of a plurality of longitudinal strips and the small part comprising of a plurality of transverse strips joined together such as herein described. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135844 | METHOD OF SECURING A PATIENT ONTO AN OPERATING TABLE WHEN THE PATIENT IS IN THE TRENDELENBURG POSITION AND APPARATUS THEREFOR INCLUDING A KIT - A method of securing a patient onto an operating table when the patient is in the Trendelenburg position and apparatus therefor including a kit. A viscoelastic pad is used to support and hold a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure performed while the table, and thus the patient lying thereon, is in an inclined position, such as the Trendelenburg position. The viscoelastic pad has characteristics which promote a minimization of pressure forces on the patient's body, as well as promote a secure cushioning and holding of the patient in a desired position on the table, in order to minimize injury to the patient. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135845 | Elastic Pressure Device - A flexible, elastic, theraputic, pressure device for men. Two flexible bars are affixed to a flexible soft containment apparatus using superficial pressure meaning toward or at the body surface laterally, along two sides of the penile shaft longitudinally. The device does not reach as far as the glans corona at its distal edge. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135846 | COLOSTOMY BALLOON PLUG - The colostomy balloon plug has three parallel conduits with a combined charcoal and hydrophobic filter at one end of the largest central first conduit. The largest central first conduit is open at one end and has the combined charcoal and hydrophobic filter at its other end, for elimination of bowel gas. A shorter parallel second conduit terminates on one end in a first balloon and on a second end in a first one-way valve. A shortest parallel third conduit terminates on one end in a second balloon and on a second end in a second one-way valve. A syringe and extension conduit is selectively attached to the two one-way valves. Air, saline solution or sterilized water can be introduced from the syringe through the one-way valves of the extension conduit to inflate the two balloons about the largest central first conduit. The one-way valves prevent deflation of the balloons unless the shorter or shortest parallel conduits are cut to allow the fluid from the two balloons to exit and deflate the balloons. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135847 | POST SURGICAL PROCEDURE UNDERGARMENT - An undergarment including a main body having a back panel and a pair of front panels extending from opposite sides of the back panel with the front panels interconnectable to one another such that the main body defines a continuous structure. A pair of shoulder straps extend from an upper edge of the main body with each shoulder strap including a rear strap portion and a front strap portion which are interconnectable to one another such that the shoulder straps define an arm hole on each side of the undergarment. Each armhole has a lowermost point along the main body. An underbust band extends along a lower edge of the main body. Each strap front portion has a length from a free end thereof to the lowermost point which is approximately equal to a total height defined by a height of the main body at the lowermost point plus a height of the underbust band. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135848 | OSTOMY APPLIANCE - An ostomy appliance having a releasable receptacle for concealing an ostomy bag where the receptacle is asymmetrical and includes an enlarged cavity portion and expandable portion located below the stoma which provides additional area into which the bag may unroll as waste collects therein. In an alternate embodiment there is no bag and waste collects directly into the receptacle. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135849 | ADJUSTER FOR AIRWAY SECURING DEVICE AND AIRWAY SECURING DEVICE - In an adjuster for an airway securing device, a base member fixed to one of an upper jaw side attachment body and a lower jaw side attachment body is provided with a base member side half tube part and a slide member fixed to the other of the upper jaw side attachment body and the lower jaw side attachment body is provided with a slide member side half tube part. The base member side half tube part and the slide member side half tube part form a tube part in which an adjusting bolt is disposed on its inner peripheral side. A base member side flange part is formed at a base end of the base member side half tube part and a slide member side flange part shape is formed at a base end of the slide member side half tube part. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135850 | SLEEP APNEA ORAL APPLIANCE FOR USE DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT - A sleep apnea oral appliance in which a pair of appliance trays are worn over respective orthodontic trays. The appliance trays are adjustable in order to allow them to be used with a series of orthodontic trays. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135851 | METHOD OF OBTAINING MALE CONTRACEPTION - There is provided a method for controlling a flow of fluid in the vas deferens in order to obtain a controlled male contraception. The method comprises gently constricting (i.e., without substantially hampering the blood circulation in the tissue wall) at least one portion of the tissue wall to influence the flow vas deferens, and stimulating the constricted wall portion to cause contraction of the wall portion to further influence the flow in the vas deferens. The method can be used for restricting or stopping the flow in the vas deferens, or for actively moving the fluid in the vas deferens, with a low risk of injuring the organ. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135852 | OPHTHALMIC THERMAL THERAPEUTIC APPARATUS - This disclosure provides an ophthalmic thermal therapeutic apparatus including: a handheld housing; and a thermal therapeutic apparatus provided on the housing, the thermal therapeutic apparatus including: a therapeutic member to be brought into contact with an affected area; an electrothermal conversion circuit including an electrothermal conversion element configured to generate temperature change in the therapeutic member; a temperature control apparatus configured to hold a temperature of the therapeutic member to be a desired value; a power switch; and a power source, wherein a surface of an extremity portion of the therapeutic member to be brought into contact with the affected area is formed of a convex curve having a minimum radius of curvature from 2 mm to 8 mm, preferably from 4 mm to 6 mm. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135853 | Far Infrared Hot Air Type Therapeutic Apparatus with Multiple Functions - A therapeutic apparatus includes a housing ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135854 | System, Methods and Apparatus for Delivering Nerve Stimulation to a Patient with Physician Oversight - The present invention provides devices, systems and methods for delivering one or more thermal waveforms to the vestibular system and/or the nervous system of a patient. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a vestibular stimulation device configured both to generate a prescription for delivering one or more thermal waveforms and to deliver the prescribed thermal waveforms. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135855 | PATIENT WARMING SYSTEM - This disclosure relates to warming systems and methods of using such warming systems. The warming systems include a heating pad and a controller. The heating pad includes a pouch having a substrate contained therein and a heating element disposed on the substrate. The heating element may include conductive ink, it may be a polymeric sheet doped with one or more metals, or it may be a fabric impregnated with one or more metals. The heating pad may also include thermocouples, pressure sensors, and temperature change sensors. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135856 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING CUT SURFACES IN THE CORNEA OF AN EYE FOR CORRECTION OF AMETROPIA - A method for generating cut surfaces in the cornea of an eye in order to correct ametropia using an apparatus. The method includes providing the apparatus including a laser unit, which focuses pulsed laser radiation into the cornea and moves the focused radiation in the cornea to generate cut surfaces, and a control unit, which controls the laser unit for generating cut surfaces. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135857 | DRUG ELUTING OCULAR IMPLANT WITH INTERNAL PLUG - Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more drugs and may also include structures which allows for treatment of increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135858 | STEERABLE LASER PROBE - A steerable laser probe may include a handle, an actuation structure of the handle, a housing tube, an optic fiber, and an optic fiber sleeve. The housing tube may have a first housing tube portion having a first stiffness and a second housing tube portion having a second stiffness. The second stiffness may be greater that the first stiffness. The optic fiber may be disposed within an inner bore of the handle, the optic fiber sleeve, the actuation structure, and the housing tube. The optic fiber sleeve may enclose at least a portion of the optic fiber and the optic fiber sleeve may be disposed within the actuation structure and the housing tube. A compression of the actuation structure may be configured to curve the housing tube and the optic fiber. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135859 | LASER PROBE WITH REPLACEABLE OPTIC FIBERS - A laser probe with replaceable optic fibers may include a handle, an optic fiber fixture, and a replaceable optic fiber. The replaceable optic fiber may include an optic fiber having an optic fiber distal end and an optic fiber proximal end. The optic fiber may be disposed in a first transitory connector having a first transitory connector distal end and a first transitory connector proximal end wherein the optic fiber distal end extends a fixed distance from the transitory connector distal end. The optic fiber may be disposed in a second transitory connector having a second transitory connector distal end and a second transitory connector proximal end wherein the optic fiber proximal end extends a fixed distance from the second transitory connector distal end. The first transitory connector may be inserted in the handle and the second transitory connector may be inserted in the optic fiber fixture. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135860 | GOGGLE LENS - A goggle lens is revealed. The goggle lens includes a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a protective film connected to either the first surface or the second surface. The protective layer is a multi-layer structure formed by a silica composite film layer, a first zirconium dioxide film layer, a first silica film layer, an indium tin oxide (ITO) film layer, a second zirconium dioxide film layer and a second silica film layer in turn. Thereby harmful light such as blue light, infrared light, etc. is blocked by the protective film and ultraviolet light is also absorbed by the protective film for protecting user's eyes from damages. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135861 | MASK - An eye mask for a person includes a forward portion adapted to cover the person's eyes and having a malleable nose bridge, and two side straps each fixed with the forward portion and terminating at strap ends each having at least one part of a first two-part mechanical fastener. At least one of the side straps may include a first part of a second two-part mechanical fastener for attachment to a seat retention strap adapted to encircle a portion of a seat. Other adjustable attachment means that include a plurality of different straps for encircling the seat or headrest of a seat are included for retaining the person's head against the seat. Each side strap may include a pocket formed therein for holding an ear plug. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135862 | MEDICAL DRAPES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING TRAUMA ON REMOVAL - In some illustrative examples, a medical drape suitable for treating a tissue site may include an adherent surface including first adherent force profile oriented along a first axis and a second adherent force profile oriented along a second axis. The first adherent force profile may have an average force less than an average force of the second adherent force profile. Other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also provided. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135863 | Water Activated Cast Sock - A breathable orthopedic cast having a variable width along its length is provided. The cast is formed of a breathable netting impregnated with a moisture activated hardener. Along the length the cast has a reduced width portion to aid in conforming over a joint such as an ankle. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135864 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A pad-shaped absorbent article includes a liquid-permeable topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent body between the top- and backsheets. The topsheet, the backsheet and the absorbent body respectively have an extensibility in the longitudinal direction. The extensibility of at least one of the topsheet and the backsheet is an elastic extensibility. The sheets have first regions extending across the absorbent body in the transverse direction to express an elastic extensibility and second regions having an elastic extensibility in the longitudinal direction lower than that of the first regions. The absorbent body has a plurality of slits extending in the transverse direction and expresses an extensibility in the longitudinal direction, when the article is subjected to tensile forces opposite in the longitudinal direction so as to open the slits and the absorbent body is arranged so that at least one of the slits overlaps with the first regions | 2017-05-18 |
20170135865 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR RECYCLING HEATED GAS - The present disclosure relates to a recycling apparatus for recycling a heated gas, such as heated air, the apparatus comprising a Venturi nozzle. The present disclosure also relates to process for recycling a heated gas, the process comprising regulating the flow of gas by a Venturi nozzle. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135866 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - This absorbent article has sufficient pliability even when an absorbent body is bonded to a transport material, a wrap material, etc., and is pleasant to wear. In this absorbent article ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135867 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - A disposable diaper, having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, an absorbent main body having an absorbent body, a back waist part located on one end of the absorbent main body, and an abdominal waist part located on another end of the absorbent body, the absorbent body having side parts in the lateral direction provided with a pair of embossed lines formed by embossing from a skin side of the absorbent body, and the embossed lines each including a protrusion point, protruding inward in the lateral direction, located in a center of the disposable diaper in the longitudinal direction in a midsection of the disposable diaper or on a back waist part side with respect to the center, and a back line, linear or curved outward, extending outward in the lateral direction from the protrusion point, as a starting point, toward the back waist part in the longitudinal direction. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135868 | DISPOSABLE PULL-ON DIAPER - Disposable pull-on diapers of the present disclosure may have optimized waist circumferential length and leg opening length. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135869 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND WEARABLE ARTICLE INCLUDING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - Provided is an absorbent article in which the shape of projections formed in a predetermined region of a topsheet can be maintained. In this absorbent article: a nonwoven fabric that has a skin-side surface having projections formed thereon is used as a topsheet; and an absorbent body has formed therein a through hole that penetrates the absorbent body in the thickness direction. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135870 | ABSORBENT CORES HAVING MATERIAL FREE AREAS - An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article is provided and comprises a core wrap enclosing an absorbent material, the absorbent material comprising superabsorbent polymer particles. The core wrap comprises a top side and a bottom side. The absorbent core comprises one or more area(s) substantially free of absorbent material through which the top side of the core wrap is attached to the bottom side of the core wrap (i.e. core wrap bond(s)), so that when the absorbent material swells, the core wrap forms one or more channel(s) along the area(s) substantially free of absorbent material. The superabsorbent polymer particles have a value of Effective Capacity (EFFC) of at least 27 g/g. The Effective Capacity (EFFC) is calculated via the formula below: EFFC=(CRC+AAP)/2. The Centrifuge Retention Capacity (CRC) is measured according to the Centrifuge Retention Capacity (CRC) test method and the Absorption Against Pressure (AAP) is measured according to the Absorption Against Pressure (AAP) test method. The superabsorbent polymer particles have a bulk density of at least 0.5 g/ml according to the Bulk Density Test Method. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135871 | ABSORBENT CORES HAVING MATERIAL FREE AREAS - An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article is provided and comprises a core wrap enclosing an absorbent material, the absorbent material comprising superabsorbent polymer particles. The superabsorbent polymer particles represent less than 85% by weight based on the total weight of the absorbent material. The core wrap comprises a top side and a bottom side, the absorbent core comprises one or more area(s) substantially free of absorbent material through which the top side of the core wrap is attached to the bottom side of the core wrap, so that when the absorbent material swells the core wrap forms one or more channel(s) along the area(s) substantially free of absorbent material. The superabsorbent polymer particles have a value of Absorption Against Pressure (AAP) of at least 22 g/g according to the Absorption Against Pressure Test Method and a bulk density of at least 0.5 g/ml according to the Bulk Density Test Method. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135872 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND WEARABLE ARTICLE INCLUDING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - As absorbent article for absorbing urine includes a topsheet which is a nonwoven fabric that has a skin-side surface having projections formed thereon. The content by percentage of fibers oriented in the thickness direction in each projection of the nonwoven fabric is greater than the content by percentage of fibers oriented in the thickness direction in sections of the nonwoven fabric other than the projections. The thickness of the nonwoven fabric when wet is greater than or equal to 85% the thickness of the nonwoven fabric when dry. The nonwoven fabric includes a first fiber layer and a second fiber layer. The first fiber layer is constituted by durable hydrophilic fibers, and the second fiber layer is constituted by durable hydrophilic fibers and non-durable hydrophilic fibers. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135873 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - [PROBLEM] To prevent an overlapping portion formed by overlapping the side portions of an enveloping sheet for enveloping an absorber from opening, and to enable a fluid to smoothly diffuse in the absorber. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135874 | MULTILAYER WRAPPER FILM FOR HYGIENE PRODUCT - A multilayer wrapper film for a hygiene product has a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer between the first outer layer and the second outer layer and forming therewith respective adhesive bonds. The adhesive bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and the first outer layer is stronger than the adhesive bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and the second outer layer. An overall thickness of the first and second outer layers with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer arranged therebetween is between 20 μm and 80 μm. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135875 | MALE UNDERGARMENT FOR HOLDING ABSORBENT PAD - A male undergarment that holds an absorbent pad has a waistband and first and second pant portions and a centered hole. A trapezoidal flap is placed over a front panel where the first and second sides of the trapezoidal flap are sewn into the garment, such that the sewn portion of the trapezoidal flap covers the hole. The unattached first and second sides of the trapezoidal flap are releasably secured to the garment via complimentary snaps and snap holders, such that when the snaps are engaged to the snap holders a pouch is formed by the trapezoidal flap and the garment. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135876 | FOUR-DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD - A system for measuring fluid absorption and retention properties of various samples having one or more materials, layers and/or articles. The system includes an optically or radiographically transparent fixture. The system enables measuring voxels having a grayscale value that demonstrate a difference in fluid densities and thereby enable the study of fluid flow and movement within and/or amongst various materials and articles in real time. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135877 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article has a planar direction and a thickness direction. The absorbent article includes a volatile first functional component, a volatile second functional component, water-disintegrable microcapsules that contain the second functional component, and a solvent that keeps the second functional component contained inside the microcapsules. Between a liquid-permeable layer and an absorption layer, the absorbent article has functional composition coated regions that extend in the planar direction and that are coated with the functional composition, and has adhesive coated regions that extend in the planar direction and that are coated with an adhesive. The adhesive coated regions have an adhesive region that directly or indirectly joins the liquid-permeable payer and the absorption layer. | 2017-05-18 |