23rd week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180153688 | HEART VALVE REMODELING DEVICE - A heart valve remodeling device may include a delivery device including an inner shaft slidably disposed over a guidewire and an outer shaft slidably disposed over the inner shaft, and a braided stent fixedly attached to the inner shaft and the outer shaft. The braided stent may be translatable between an elongated configuration and a deployed configuration by movement of the inner shaft relative to the outer shaft. The braided stent may include a valve having two or more leaflets disposed within the braided stent. Adjacent leaflets of the two or more leaflets may form longitudinally-oriented commissures proximate a perimeter of the valve, the commissures being fixedly secured to the braided stent along their length. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153689 | MECHANICALLY EXPANDING HEART VALVE AND DELIVERY APPARATUS THEREFOR - An assembly can comprise a radially expandable and compressible annular frame, at least one linear actuator assembly coupled to the frame and at least one locking mechanism coupled to the frame. The linear actuator can be configured to apply a distally directed force and/or a proximally directed force to the frame to radially expand or compress the frame. The locking mechanism can comprise a first sleeve member connected to the frame at a first location, a second sleeve member having internal threads and being connected to the frame at a second location, and a first screw configured to engage the internal threads of the second sleeve member to retain the frame in a radially expanded state. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153690 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE PLACEMENT AND PREVENT HEART BLOCK WITH PERCUTANEOUS AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT - Devices, systems and methods to position a prosthetic heart valve such that the prosthetic valve does not compress conduction tissue and thereby produce heart block. Guide devices promote positioning the prosthetic valve within a native aortic valve to avoid the conduction tissue and, optionally, to center the prosthetic valve within the native heart valve. Prosthetic valves include one or more cut-outs, openings or recesses configured to align with the conduction tissue so that the conduction tissue is not contacted in a way that would lead to higher incidents of complete heart block. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153691 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED EXPANSION - A system for repairing a defective heart valve. The system includes a delivery device, a balloon and a prosthetic heart valve. The delivery device includes an inner shaft assembly and a delivery sheath assembly. The delivery sheath assembly provides a capsule terminating at a distal end. The prosthesis includes a stent carrying a prosthetic valve. In a delivery state, the capsule maintains the prosthesis in a collapsed condition over the inner shaft assembly, and the balloon is in a deflated arrangement radially between the prosthetic heart valve and the capsule. In a deployment state, at least a portion of the balloon and at least a portion of the prosthetic heart valve are distal the capsule. Further, the balloon is inflated and surrounds an exterior of at least a portion of the prosthetic heart valve. The balloon controls self-expansion of the prosthetic heart valve. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153692 | A NON-OCCLUSIVE DILATION AND DEPLOYMENT CATHETER DEVICE - The invention provides a non-occlusive dilation and deployment catheter device which includes a catheter having a distal end configured for entering a patient and a proximal end for manipulating the device. A distender is provided at or near the distal end which is movable between a collapsed configuration which enables introduction and removal thereof to and from an operative site in a vessel or other hollow organ of a patient, and an expanded configuration in which the distender assumes a radially expanded condition and defines a flow path therethrough. The distender includes a substantially tubular, radially expandable frame having a plurality of spaced apertures and at least one inflatable tube threaded through the apertures and shaped to extend in a spiral when inflated. The distender is movable to the expanded configuration by inflating the tube, and movable to the collapsed configuration from the expanded configuration by deflating the tube. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153693 | TRANSCATHETER DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH TRANSVERSE WHEEL ACTUATION - A delivery device for a collapsible prosthetic heart valve, the delivery device including an inner shaft, a distal sheath disposed about a portion of the inner shaft and forming a compartment with the inner shaft, the compartment adapted to receive the valve, the inner shaft and the distal sheath being movable relative to one another, and a handle including a frame having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end, the handle including a deployment actuator and a hub, the deployment actuator and the hub being independently capable of opening and closing the compartment, a resheathing lock configured to alert a user of a position of the distal sheath and to impede movement of the distal sheath, and an indicator disposed on the frame and capable of showing an extent of deployment of the valve. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153694 | TRANSCATHETER DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH TWO MODES OF ACTUATION - A delivery device for a collapsible prosthetic heart valve, the delivery device comprising an inner shaft, a distal sheath disposed about a portion of the inner shaft and forming a compartment with the inner shaft, the compartment adapted to receive the valve, the inner shaft and the distal sheath being slidable relative to one another, and a handle including a frame, a deployment actuator, a lever, and a hub, each of the deployment actuator, the lever, and the hub being independently capable of opening and closing the compartment, a resheathing lock configured to alert a user of a position of the distal sheath relative to the inner shaft and to impede movement of the distal sheath relative to the frame, and an indicator disposed on the frame and capable of showing an extent of deployment of the valve. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153695 | RAPID EXCHANGE TRANSCATHETER VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A delivery device for implanting a prosthetic heart valve. The device includes an inner shaft assembly, an outer sheath and a connector assembly. The inner shaft assembly defines a guide wire lumen. The outer sheath is slidably received over the inner shaft assembly, and forms an exit port proximate a distal end thereof. The connector assembly establishes a guide wire passageway between the guide wire lumen and the exit port. The connector assembly is configured to permit sliding movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner shaft assembly when deploying the prosthetic heart valve. The connector assembly can include first and second tubes that are slidable relative to one another in facilitating movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner shaft assembly. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153696 | MINIMALLY-INVASIVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS | 2018-06-07 |
20180153697 | JOINT SURFACE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an articular joint replacement system. The system has first and second components. Each component has a tapered head piece for covering the end of a bone and for acting as an articular surface, an integrally formed screw stem having a length sufficient to extend into the medullary canal, and inwardly angled bone grips affixed to the underside of the head piece to allow solid fixation to the bone by compression press fit. The head piece of the first component is provided with a shaped exterior surface which complements the shaped exterior surface of the head piece of the second component and which allows motion in three planes. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153698 | JOINT FUSION INSTRUMENTATION AND METHODS - Systems and methods for joint preparation and fusion are disclosed. The system includes a cutting device having a handle, and rigid blade member. The blade member may include cutting edges on first and second sides, and may be curved in one or more planes. The blade member may be deployed to project outside of an outer tube, and the cutting device may be rotated to create a circular cavity. In a method of use, a cannula provides access to a procedure site such as a joint. A pathway to the joint is created, and the cutting device is inserted and deployed to undercut a cavity in the joint. A fusion device may be implanted across the joint to provide compression and fuse the joint. The system may also include instrumentation for creating access to a joint, bone graft insertion and implant insertion. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153699 | Prosthetic Hip System - An implantable prosthetic hip system generally includes acetabular components, femoral components, and tooling for implanting the components. The acetabular components include an acetabular socket and a bushing received within the acetabular socket. The acetabular socket defines a reamer with cutters for preparing the acetabulum. The femoral components generally include a cutter cap, a head cover, and a screw. Tooling includes a cutting bit that is used to cut a flat on the femoral head. The cutter cap is advanced in a cutting action onto the femoral head to remove the sides of the head and the cutter cap is also implanted on the femoral head. The head cover is positioned on the cutter cap, and retained with a coupling screw. The acetabular socket and the head cover are assembled with a bushing therebetween. Methods of implantation are also provided. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153700 | TIBIAL INSERT - Systems and apparatuses including a tibial insert for replacement of a knee joint of a patient are disclosed. The insert can comprise a proximal surface configured to interface with a bearing, a post and a distal surface. The post can extend from the proximal surface and can be configured to be received in a recess in the bearing. The bearing can be configured to pivot about the post to move relative to the proximal surface. The distal surface can be spaced from the proximal surface and can be configured to interface with a tibial baseplate. The distal surface can be configured with a connection mechanism to connect with the tibial baseplate. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153701 | Glenohumeral component for a shoulder prosthesis, and shoulder prosthesis comprising such a glenohumeral component - The glenohumeral component of the invention comprises a first side and a second side, which are opposite each other and which, in an implanted state in which the glenohumeral component is free-floating with respect to a humerus and a glenoid of a human shoulder, are in contact respectively with an end portion of the humerus and with a glenoid component intended to be secured to the glenoid. The first side of the glenohumeral component includes a convex articular surface that is designed to articulate with a concave bone surface prepared within the end portion of the humerus. The second side of the glenohumeral component includes a concave articular surface that is designed to articulate with a convex articular surface of the glenoid component. The corresponding shoulder prosthesis is thus reversed. Moreover, the articular interface between the glenoid component, which is secured to the glenoid, and the rest of the prosthesis has double mobility, which provides a greater range of motion between the glenoid and the humerus. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153702 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ARTHROPLASTY PLATE - An orthopaedic assembly. The orthopaedic assembly includes a first member adapted to be coupled to a bone and an adjustable connector assembly including an adjuster having a threaded end and a tapered end. The assembly also includes an articulation component including a bearing surface and adapted to be coupled to the tapered end of the adjustable connector assembly. The threaded end is adapted to engage the fixation plate. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153703 | MODULAR, CUSTOMIZABLE SPINE STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A modular, customizable system that provides components for assembling an implantable device is provided. The system allows the user to assemble an implantable spine stabilization device that is flexible and allows dynamic stabilization. The same system also provides components for assembling a rigid or non-flexible fusion-enabling spine stabilization device. The components of the system are easily interchangeable, allowing the user the ability to customize the assembled device for a true fit with the patient, as well as allow an easy conversion of the dynamic device into a fusion-enabling device. Associated insertion instruments and methods of use are also disclosed. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153704 | Intervertebral Implant - An intervertebral implant for being implanted between adjacent vertebrae is provided. The implant includes a generally elongate implant body having a length extending between opposite longitudinal ends thereof, a superior face and an inferior face. The superior face and inferior face include cortical teeth adjacent to the implant body longitudinal ends. Additionally, the superior and inferior faces include longitudinally central teeth intermediate the cortical teeth and have bone engaging ends. The central teeth have a sharper configuration than that of the cortical teeth bone engaging ends for biting into the softer central bone material of the vertebrae. The cortical teeth are arranged in a first density per unit area and the central teeth are arranged in a second density per unit area that is less than the first density. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153705 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH KEEL - An intervertebral implant component of an intervertebral implant includes an outer surface for engaging an adjacent vertebra and an inner surface. A keel extends from the outer surface and is designed to be disposed in a slot provided in the adjacent vertebra. This keel extends in a plane which is non-perpendicular to the outer surface; and preferably there are two of the keels extending from the outer surface which are preferably offset laterally from one another. In another embodiment, an anterior shelf is provided at an anterior end of the outer surface, and this anterior shelf extends vertically away from the inner surface in order to help prevent bone growth from the adjacent vertebra towards the inner surface. Further in accordance with disclosed embodiments, various materials, shapes and forms of construction of the component and/or keel provide various benefits. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153706 | SPINAL IMPLANT DEVICE WITH BONE SCREWS - A spinal fusion device that is expandable. The device features a top and bottom surface for engaging adjacent vertebrae, a hollow center for stacking of bone or bone growth material, and a slidable mechanism with grooves for expanding or unexpanding compacting the device. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153707 | UNIVERSALLY EXPANDING CAGE - An expandable medical implant is provided with an implantable cage body. Methods for stabilizing and correcting the alignment of a spine with an expandable medical implant are provided. The proximal and distal ends of the cage body may each be provided with a tapered or cam portion. The implant may further include a proximal flexure, a distal flexure, a proximal plug member having a tapered portion configured to mate with the tapered portion of the proximal end of the cage body, and a distal plug member having a tapered portion configured to mate with the tapered portion of the distal end of the cage body. The proximal plug member may be configured to move longitudinally such that the distal flexure moves and the circumference of the proximal end of the cage body resiliently expands. The distal plug member may be configured to move longitudinally such that the proximal flexure moves and the circumference of the distal end of the cage body resiliently expands. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153708 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one opening oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. The implant body defining a cavity such that a surgical instrument is connectable with the implant body adjacent the cavity and movable relative to the implant body. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153709 | Method And Apparatus For Post-Operative Tuning Of A Spinal Implant - A tunable implant, system, and method enables a tunable implant to be adjusted within a patient. The tunable implant includes a securing mechanism to secure the implant in the patient, a actuation portion that enables the implant to move and an adjustment portion that permits adjustment of the implant after the implant has been positioned within the patient. The method of adjusting the tunable implant includes analyzing the operation of the implant, determining if any adjustments are necessary and adjusting the implant to improve implant performance. The implant system includes both the tunable implant and a telemetric system that is operable to telemetrically receive data from the tunable implant where the data is used to determine if adjustment of the tunable implant is necessary. The system also includes an instrument assembly that is used for performing spinal surgery where the instrument assembly includes a mounting platform and a jig. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153710 | COSMETIC PROSTHESIS COVER - A cosmetic cover for lining a prosthesis, with a distal section, and with a joint section which, when the cosmetic cover for the prosthesis is fitted in place, covers a joint mechanism arranged between a proximal prosthesis component and a distal prosthesis component, wherein the joint section is made from a 3D spacer knit having an upper textile and a lower textile, which are spaced apart and attached to each other by support threads. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153711 | MOVABLE JOINT FOR USE IN A PROSTHETIC OR ORTHOPEDIC SYSTEM - A movable joint for use in a prosthetic or orthopedic system includes first and second joint sections arranged to rotate relative to one another. At least one shaft member is attached to and arranged to rotate relative to the first or second joint sections. A translating member is attached to the at least one shaft member. Translation of the translating member along a length of the at least one shaft member drives rotation of at least the first joint section and the second joint section. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153712 | PROSTHETIC FEET HAVING HEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTABILITY - Prosthetic feet that allow for heel height adjustment and/or provide metatarsal joint functionality to more closely mimic natural human feet are provided. A prosthetic foot can include an ankle module having a locking mechanism configured to lock the heel at a particular height. The prosthetic foot can also include a toe region that adapts to varying heel heights. The ankle module and/or locking mechanism can be adjusted, controlled, and/or locked via a hydraulic mechanism. The toe region can curve upward relative to a portion of the foot proximal of the toe region. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153713 | BIOMIMETIC JOINT ACTUATORS - In a powered actuator for supplying torque, joint equilibrium, and/or impedance to a joint, a motor is directly coupled to a low-reduction ratio transmission, e.g., a transmission having a gear ratio less than about 80 to 1. The motor has a low dissipation constant, e.g., less than about 50 W/(Nm) | 2018-06-07 |
20180153714 | MODULAR PROSTHETIC ABUTMENT SYSTEM - An abutment system for operatively coupling an implant stem to an exo-prosthesis. The abutment system includes a plurality of interlocking sleeve elements that are operatively coupled to an implant stem positioned within a prepared site of a selected bone. The interlocking sleeve elements of the abutment system are selectively removable and replaceable. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153715 | VACUUM ASSISTED SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A vacuum assisted suspension system includes a prosthetic foot and a pump mechanism connected to the foot and fluidly couplable to a prosthetic socket. The pump mechanism includes an elongate pivoting member rotatable relative to the prosthetic foot about a joint and including a distal recess. A piston is connected to the foot and is movably received in the recess. A fluid chamber is defined between the piston and the interior of the recess. When no weight is placed on the foot a volume of the fluid chamber is zero or near-zero and when weight of a user is placed on the prosthetic foot the pivoting member rotates away from the piston and expands the volume of the fluid chamber to draw fluid into the fluid chamber from the prosthetic socket. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153716 | METHOD OF FITTING A PROSTHETIC INTERFACE SYSTEM USING COMPLIANT MEMBERS - A prosthetic or orthotic device using at least one of measurements of residual limb length or circumference to define a prosthetic socket assembly configuration, comprising modular socket components fitted to the individual user's residual limb having a mounting point for an attachment, at least one compliant member attached to at least one stabilizing unit, and at least one second compliant member attached to at least one stabilizing unit wherein the first compliant member and the second compliant member work in cooperation with the stabilizing unit(s) to control bone position and support the limb within the interface. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153717 | Implant - The disclosure lies in the field of regenerative medicine and relates to an implant having a matrix material, and a method for manufacturing an implant having matrix material. The disclosure further relates to a crimped implant. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153718 | STENT - The invention relates to a medical device and a method of using it. The device is a stent which can be percutaneously deliverable with (or on) an endovascular catheter or via other surgical or other techniques and then expanded. The stent is configured to have a central portion defined by “open” cells and at least two end portions, defined by “closed” cells, spaced apart and directly connected to the distal and proximal ends of the central portion of the stent. The stent may also optionally have a covering or a lattice with openings. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153719 | DEPLOYMENT HANDLE FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - An introducer assembly includes a first actuating mechanism for actuating a constraining sheath between a first state releasably constraining a vascular implant and a second state allowing deployment of the vascular implant; a second actuating mechanism for actuating a blocking mechanism between a blocked state for blocking other functions of the handle and an unblocked state for allowing operation of the other functions of the handle; and an operating knob operatively coupled to both of the first and second actuating mechanisms for concurrent operation of both of the first and second actuating mechanisms in response to actuation of the operating knob. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153720 | STENT DELIVERY ASSEMBLY - A stent delivery assembly includes a delivery balloon having a balloon surface with microbristles extending therefrom, wherein at least a portion of the microbristles has a length within a range of 0.8 through 1.2 mm. Another stent delivery assembly includes a delivery balloon having a balloon surface with microbristles extending therefrom and a stent disposed around the delivery balloon, wherein the stent has interconnected struts with a strut thickness and the delivery balloon has a balloon surface with microbristles extending therefrom, wherein at least a portion of the microbristles has a length that is greater than the strut thickness. The balloon surface may form a monolithic structure with the microbristles. The microbristles may be made of a stiffer material than the balloon surface. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153721 | SUTURE ESOPHAGEAL STENT INTRODUCER PARALLEL HANDLE - A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A sheath is positioned longitudinally around the inner elongate shaft, the inner elongate shaft extending coaxially at least partially within the lumen of the outer sheath, the outer sheath moveably positionable relative to the outer elongate shaft. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. A handle assembly is connected to the proximal constraining arrangement, the distal constraining arrangement, and the outer sheath. A brake assembly is positioned within the handle assembly. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153722 | PATCH SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH ASSISTIVE EXOSUIT - Exosuit systems and methods according to various embodiments are described herein. The exosuit system can be a suit that is worn by a wearer on the outside of his or her body. It may be worn under the wearer's normal clothing, over their clothing, between layers of clothing, or may be the wearer's primary clothing itself. The exosuit may be assistive, as it physically assists the wearer in performing particular activities, or can provide other functionality such as communication to the wearer through physical expressions to the body, engagement of the environment, or capturing of information from the wearer. One or more patch assemblies may be removably coupled to the exosuit. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153723 | Shoulder and Arm Orthosis - A shoulder and arm orthosis assembly for supporting at least one of a shoulder, arm, wrist and hand of a user. The orthosis assembly provides a sling with a shoulder strap, a wrist/hand orthosis, and a pillow support to hold the arm of the user away from the body. The sling has attached inner and outer portions that are configured to be detached and reattached with one another. The wrist/hand orthosis may be supported by the sling when the sling is closed and may be permitted to exit the sling when the sling is opened. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153724 | HINGED ANKLE BRACE - A hinged ankle brace including a foot pad member and an ankle cuff which are hingedly secured together by flexible joint members. The flexible joint members yieldably resist hinged movement between the foot pad member and the ankle cuff. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153725 | Removable Pediatric Hip Orthotic - A removable and replaceable hip orthotic that includes a back panel formed from a rigid material that supports a patient's lumbar area; a front panel formed from the rigid material that supports the patient's abdomen area and is hinged to the back panel to allow application and removal of the orthotic to the patient; a leg support that extends from the back support that includes a space that allows a patient's leg to pass through into the leg support; and straps to secure the back panel to the front panel and the leg into the leg support. The back panel includes a pair of windows with a trochanter pad movably disposed within the windows. An adjustment mechanism selectively moves the trochanter pads relative to the greater trochanter regions of the hips of the patient to apply pressure to the hip joint to prevent dislocation of the femoral head. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153726 | Gird Compression Garment With Cervical Collar - A gird compression garment designed to provide compressive support extending throughout the cervical and thoracic portions of the wearer's spine so as to help relieve pain and to help promote healing from muscular/skeletal ailments and injuries. This gird compression garment is constructed of a resiliently flexible and stretchable material and includes a cervical collar that extends to the base of the skull of a wearer and a fastening device adapted to vary the amount of compressive force exerted by the garment. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153727 | Posture improving apparatus - Posture Improving Apparatus is a device for helping realign and improve the posture of the user. It is a device that targets specific areas of the body, lifts up those areas, applies pressure to those areas, and then causes other specific areas of the body, with the help of gravity, to be weighted down, thus facilitating the loosening and releasing of targeted fascia tissue, connective tissue, muscles, and the realignment of the shoulders and skeletal bones, resulting in improving posture. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153728 | A NASAL SPLINT - A transparent nasal splint to be worn externally after a trauma, nasal surgery or nasal injection. The nasal splint has two nasal wall panels bridged together at a spine having an inverted-u shape cross section. The nasal wall panels are inwardly biased to apply compression and to grip onto the nose. The splint is made of semi-rigid material having suitable resiliency to allow moving of the nasal wall panels in an outward direction and to provide for the inward bias of the nasal panels when the splint is in use. The splint may have a nasal spine made of springs(s) or hinge(s) having suitable resiliency to allow moving of the nasal wall panels in an outward direction and to provide for the inward bias of the nasal panels when in use. The splint is also made of suitable material and design which render it being inconspicuous or not visually obvious. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153729 | CUSHIONED SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR HEEL ULCER PREVENTION - A cushioned support device includes a pad for supporting a portion of a patient's leg, a securing system coupled to the pad and configured to secure the portion of the patient's leg to the pad, and a connecting member coupled to the pad and configured to couple the cushioned support device to a second cushioned support device. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153730 | SECONDARY BAG FOR URINE - The present invention relates to a bag apt to be connected to the primary bags in turn connected to a catheter so as to perform safely the emptying of the bag, by eliminating all risks connected to the accidental spilling of liquids. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153732 | Tissue Adjustment Implant - Tissue adjustment implants useful for adjusting a position of tissue in a patient are described. In an embodiment, a tissue adjustment implant includes a main body having a series of outwardly-extending projections. The tissue adjustment implants can be used in a variety of treatments, such as in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and snoring. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153733 | DENTAL APPLIANCE FEATURES FOR SPEECH ENHANCEMENT - Provided herein are orthodontic devices and methods for patients whose orthodontic devices are causing a lisp. The device can comprise an aligner configured to fit over a patient's dental arch and comprising an occlusal surface section positioned over an occlusal surface of the patient's teeth. The aligner can comprise a barrier portion extending laterally and adjacent to a region of the dental arch, the barrier portion allowing the patient's tongue to form a seal against the barrier portion when the patient is speaking while wearing the device. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153734 | IMPLANT AND IMPLANTATION TOOL ADAPTED FOR OCCLUDING FALLOPIAN TUBES OF PLACENTAL MAMMALS - An implantable radially-porous, polymeric, scaffold device configured for insertion into and obstruct a Fallopian tube formed of a polymer such as collagen, nanocellulose, xanthan gum, konjac glucomannan, alginate, agar, agarose, chitin, chitosan, chitosan-alginate polylactic acid (PLA), polygultamic acid (PGA), polycaprolactone, or polydioxanone. The device is compressed and placed within a first end of an insertion tube adapted for insertion through the cervix into the Fallopian tube; the insertion tube having a plunger to expel the device from the tube. The method includes using the insertion tube containing the radially freeze-cast and freeze-dried implant. Under hysteroscopic guidance the tube is positioned in the Fallopian tube and the implant is expelled into the Fallopian tube. Epithelium of the Fallopian tube is disrupted; and ingrowth of cells into the implant is permitted. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153735 | COLD AND WARM FOMENTATION DEVICE USING THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT - There is provided a cold and warm fomentation device including a cylindrical case, an upper portion and a lower portion of which are opened, a far-infrared ray ceramic plate formed of a material emitting a far-infrared ray and coupled to the case, a thermoelectric element such as a Peltier element, configured to apply heat to the far-infrared ray ceramic plate, a cover coupled to an upper portion of the case to fix the far-infrared ray ceramic plate, and a temperature adjusting circuit unit configured to adjust a direction and an intensity of a current supplied to the thermoelectric element. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153736 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A HEATING OR COOLING EFFECT - A device configured to treat a human or animal body part or limb by providing a heating and/or cooling effect in addition to a compressive force. A metallic conductive material is positioned in thermal contact with at least one Peltier cell whereby the heating and cooling effect generated at an active face of the Peltier cell is conducted and distributed over the surface area of the conductive material. The conductive material comprises a significantly greater surface area than the active face of the Peltier cell. A compressive force may be applied to the human or animal body part or limb by the control of a fluid into an expandable sack secured with the conductive material to the body part | 2018-06-07 |
20180153737 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR NON-INVASIVE ANATOMICAL AND SYSTEMIC COOLING AND NEUROPROTECTION - The present invention provides a method and device for non-invasive anatomical and systemic cooling, fluid removal and/or energy removal. The method and device provide for removal of fluid and cooling of various bodily fluid-containing spaces or surfaces, such as mucus-containing spaces or surfaces via delivery of a dry fluid not including a coolant into or upon the mucus-containing space or surface. Exposure of such mucus to the dry fluid results in evaporation of body fluid, removal of energy, cooling of the anatomical feature, and systemic cooling. In this fashion, therapeutic hypothermia may be achieved to provide for neuroprotection of various organs after ischemic insult, such the brain after cardiac arrest. Similarly, excess fluid removal may be achieved for treatment of cardiogenic shock or other conditions that cause significant fluid build-up, especially in cases of compromised renal function. Additionally, the invention may be used to reduce fever, and other conditions where removal of heat, energy and/or water are beneficial. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153738 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BLANKET - A temperature controlled blanket for providing dual warming and cooling zones. The temperature controlled blanket comprises a first layer of material, a second layer of material, and a seam, wherein the seam is disposed along a longitudinal axis of each layer of material, such that the seam defines a first portion and a second portion of the blanket. The first portion and the second portion each contain a panel comprising heating and cooling elements disposed between the first layer of material and second layer of material. The blanket further comprises at least one thermostat operably connected to each panel of the first portion and the second portion and a power source, wherein the at least one thermostat individually controls the heating and cooling elements of each panel. In an alternative embodiment, the first portion and the second portion of the second layer of material are made of two differing fabrics. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153739 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENDOTRACHEAL DELIVERY OF FROZEN PARTICLES - A treatment system delivers a breathing gas and frozen ice or other particles (FSP) to a bronchus of a lung of a patient in order to induce hypothermia. The breathing gas and the FSP are usually delivered through separate lumens. Clogging of an FSP lumen can be inhibited by heating and/or cooling of the lumen. The temperature of exhaled gases or a body temperature may be measured, and a controller can adjust the duration or rate at which the ice particles are delivered in order to control the patient's core temperature based on the measured temperature. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153740 | Ophthalmological Patient Interface Apparatus - An ophthalmological patient interface apparatus ( | 2018-06-07 |
20180153741 | SPHERICAL ABERRATION REDUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for determining a vision treatment for an eye of a patient is provided which comprises a memory configured to store programmed instructions and data. The system also comprises a processor in communication with the memory. The processor is configured to receive an original target profile for the eye of the patient. The processor is also configured to obtain a cut-off spatial domain kernel filter and convolve the original target profile with the cut-off spatial domain kernel filter to provide a convolved target profile. The processor is further configured to determine the vision treatment based on the convolved target profile. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153742 | POSTERIOR CAPSULOTOMY USING LASER TECHNIQUES - A system and method are provided for removing a natural lens and inserting an Intraocular Lens (IOL) into the lens capsule of an eye. Specifically, this is accomplished by inserting the IOL through an opening on the posterior capsule that is created using a focused laser beam. The system includes a laser unit, a detector for creating images of the interior of the eye, and a computer that controls the cooperative functions of the detector and the laser unit. Based on images of the posterior capsule provided by the detector, the computer is used to control movements of the focal point through tissue of the posterior capsule to perform Laser Induced Optical Breakdown (LIOB) on posterior capsule tissue. The result is a laser capsulotomy that creates an opening through the posterior capsule allowing the natural lens to be removed and the IOL to be implanted. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153743 | Wireless Earplug with Improved Sensitivity and Form Factor - An improved wireless communications earplug for use with a magnetic field transmitter. The wireless earplug has a receiver made of a coil of wire on a magnetic bobbin, mounted in close proximity or in contact with a magnetic case of a speaker. The magnetic case of the speaker serves to increase the magnetic flux through the receiver and improves the efficiency of the earplug. The speaker is acoustically coupled to an eartip, and the earplug may be molded into a custom earplug body. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153744 | INJECTION SITE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL BADAGE - The injection site multi-functional bandage includes a thin, flexible strip of support material with opposing upper and lower surfaces. The support material can be elongated with adhesive portions at opposing ends thereof. The adhesive portions can be covered by a removable cover. A non-adhesive absorbent can be provided between the adhesive portions on the lower surface of the support material. A reservoir including sterilization liquid can be disposed above or below the absorbent. The reservoir can be positioned along a center portion of the support material. An opening can extend through a portion of the absorbent. The opening can be selectively sealable by a releasable flap. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153745 | ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A support for application to a body area. The support has a network of flexible non-porous tubing interlaced at a plurality of junctions to form a lattice structure. The lattice structure includes apertures to allow for the flow of air and water to the body area. At least one liquid is contained within the network of flexible non-porous tubing and is configured to transform into a solid when acted on by an external stimulus. A padding layer is secured to an internal surface defined on the lattice structure. The padding layer further includes apertures corresponding to the lattice structure apertures such that the flow of air and water to the body area is not impeded by the padding layer. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153746 | BIODEGRADABLE SANITARY ARTICLES WITH HIGHER BIOBASED CONTENT - The present invention is directed to sanitary articles such as disposable diapers, adult incontinent pads, feminine hygiene products, and sanitary napkins comprised of biodegradable polymers with higher biobased content. The sanitary articles include a topsheet, an absorbent core, and a backsheet. The topsheet is comprised of biodegradable polyester polyol polymer foam which may be configured to wick liquid away from a wearer's body and may be impregnated with superabsorbent polymer. The absorbent core may be comprised of superabsorbent polymer including a cross-linked and/or partially neutralized polyacrylic acid polymer, cross-linked polyacrylic acids or cross-linked starch-acrylic acid graft polymers. The backsheet may be comprised of poly-lactone polymers having generally hydrophobic characteristics. In preferred embodiments, the polymeric materials comprising the topsheet, absorbent core, and backsheet are formed from raw materials with high biobased content. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153747 | TRANSPORT DEVICE AND DISPOSABLE WEARABLE ARTICLE PRODUCTION METHOD USING SAME - A holding region includes opposite skirt portions in a revolution direction of a holding pad each of which has at least opposite ends in a specific direction that extend along a first curve when the holding pad is at a first revolution position. The holding region includes a second area bearing on at least part of one side portion and at least part of the other side portion in a revolution direction of the holding pad when the holding pad is at a second revolution position that extends along a second curve. A delivery side holding region includes opposite side portions in the specific direction each of which has at least opposite ends in a rotational direction, each end being formed with a first recess. The first recess having a bottom surface that extends along an arc of the first curve. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153748 | CRASHWORTHY WHEELCHAIR ASSEMBLIES - A seat base assembly for a wheelchair includes a dock configured to be mounted to a vehicle frame. An attenuating mechanism is operatively connected to the dock to absorb impact between the vehicle frame and a wheelchair. An interface assembly is operatively connected to the attenuating mechanism to connect a wheelchair to the attenuating mechanism. A crashworthy wheelchair includes a seat having arm rests and a seat back extending therefrom. Front wheels and back wheels are operatively connected to the seat. Each arm rest includes a downward opening slot configured to accommodate a respective one of the back wheels during a negative G event. The wheelchair can include a hook extending down ward from the seat to engage with a respective mating portion of the seat base assembly. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153749 | DOCKING SYSTEMS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES AND RELATED DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention relate to docking systems for poles or other devices that can hold medical and/or accessory equipment, typically in a clinical or hospital environment, and can include associated docking systems for various devices such as beds, wheelchairs, walkers, wagons, and the like. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153750 | Armrest Extension Device - An armrest extension device for a wheeled chair includes a tube that has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are open. The tube has a first side that is open from the second end to proximate to the first end. A handle is coupled to and extends linearly from the first end the tube. A first cutout is positioned in a bottom of the tube proximate to the first end. The first cutout is substantially complementary to a diameter of a frame member that supports an armrest of a wheeled chair. The tube is configured to laterally insert the armrest into the first side, coincident with insertion of the frame member into the first cutout, to couple the tube to the armrest. The handle is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153751 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE MOUNT FOR RELEASABLY ATTACHING TO EQUIPMENT IN A HOSPITAL ROOM - A device for attaching a digital device to a hospital bed side rail. The device includes a connector for attaching to the side rail, an arm connected to the connector, and an electronic device holder at an opposite end of the arm. The electronic device holder is configured to receive a digital device, such as a tablet, laptop computer, phone, or other electronic device. The arm is, in embodiments, articulating, flexible, rotatable, and/or otherwise configurable to allow positioning of the electronic device holder in a desired position relative to the patient. Thus, after the connector is attached to the side rail, the arm can be moved to position and support the electronic device holder relative to a patient. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153752 | Haptic Systems And Methods For A User Interface Of A Patient Support Apparatus - A patient support apparatus comprises a patient support surface for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a user input device, a controller, and an ultrasonic generator system. The controller is configured to control the ultrasonic generator system to provide haptic sensations to the user. The haptic sensations, in some cases, provides tactile stimuli to a user associated with a virtual button. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153753 | PERSON SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH LOAD CELLS - A person support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, chair, or the like, includes a frame, a support surface supported by the frame, a plurality of load cells that detect weight supported on the support surface, at least one A/D converter, and a controller. The load cells output analog signals that are converted to digital by the A/D converters. The controller switches a sampling rate of the A/D converters between at least first and second rates. The outputs from the load cells are forwarded to a plurality of signal acquisition nodes that include the A/D converters. The nodes are positioned at locations that minimize the length of travel of the analog signals, thereby reducing noise interference. Shivering, occupant absence/presence, vital signs, occupant movement, and/or other parameters are detected by the load cells. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153754 | GATES FOR OVERHEAD LIFTING RAILS - The present disclosure relates to a gate system for an overhead lifting rail system, comprising: a first gate comprising: a rail portion for supporting a lifting carriage; and a bridging element pivotally coupled adjacent a proximal end to the rail portion; and a second gate comprising: a rail portion for suspending a lifting carriage; and a bridging element support portion. Upon the first gate engaging with the second gate, a distal end of the bridging element of the first gate engages with the bridging element support portion of the second gate to form a bridge between the first gate and the second gate; and the distal end of the bridging element and the bridging element support portion are configured such that the ends of the bridging element are substantially aligned with the respective ends of the rail portions of the first and second gates. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153755 | MOTORIZED BEARING SURFACE TRANSPORTER FOR AN OPERATING TABLE SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a bearing surface transporter comprising an upper part for receiving an object to be transported, such as a patient bearing surface of an operating table, and a lower part. The lower part may comprise: at least three castors for manually moving the bearing surface transporter in any horizontal direction, at least one motorized drive wheel/roller, and a lowering mechanism for selectively lowering and raising the at least one drive wheel/roller relative to the castors, wherein the drive wheel(s)/roller(s) assume(s) an upper position for moving the bearing surface transporter manually and a lower position for moving the bearing surface transporter in a motorized manner. The lowering mechanism may have a pedal which can be actuated in an actuation direction, and the lowering mechanism may be designed such that a first actuation of the pedal in the actuation direction lowers the drive wheel(s)/roller(s) from the upper position into the lower position and that a second actuation of the pedal in the actuation direction raises the drive wheel(s)/roller(s) from the lower position into the upper position. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153756 | Support Platform For Body Treatment - A support platform for body treatment is provided and includes a supporting frame, a resilient pad, a guide passageway, a cushion and a control assembly. The resilient pad is secured to the supporting frame and includes an upper surface positioned opposite the supporting frame. The guide passageway extends from the upper surface and through the resilient pad toward the supporting frame. The cushion includes a lower surface side and is connected to control assembly so that it vertically positions the lower surface side along the guide passageway. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153757 | ACTUATORS FOR PATIENT MOBILITY DEVICES, PATIENT HEALTHCARE DEVICES AND HUMAN PROSTHETICS - An orthotic device is provided which includes a first structural element; a second structural element which is rotatably attached to the first structural element across a joint; a first rotary actuator which imparts rotational motion to the first structural element relative to the second structural element about a first axis; and a second rotary actuator which imparts rotational motion to the first structural element relative to the second structural element about a second axis. Each of the first and second rotary actuators is selected from the group consisting of parallel eccentric actuators and rotary actuators. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153758 | Stretching Device - A stretching device that enables a user to employ the mechanical advantage of a multi-pulley system while performing various, prolonged muscle stretches; the stretching device including a first anchor assembly, a second anchor assembly, and a motion transfer line. The first motion transfer line has a first anchor body and a first motion transfer pulley; the first anchor body being attached to the user and the first motion transfer pulley being coupled to the first anchor body. Similarly, the second motion transfer line has a second anchor body and a second motion transfer pulley; the second anchor body being attached to a stationary object and the second motion transfer pulley being coupled to the second anchor body. The motion transfer line is terminally attached to the first anchor body and is trained around both the first motion transfer pulley and the second motion transfer pulley. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153759 | CRUTCH WITH ENERGY STORAGE AND ENERGY RETURN - Various features for improving the performance of crutches are provided. A crutch can flex at one or more locations or include composite material to provide energy storage and return to the user during ambulation. In some aspects, a crutch is provided that can propel the user forward during ambulation. The crutch can be hollow at one or more locations to allow for increased flexibility and narrower at one or more locations to enhance springiness of the crutch. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153760 | TREATMENT APPARATUS FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM SUBCUTANEOUS LIPID-RICH CELLS AND MASSAGING TISSUE - A treatment device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having an actuator that provides mechanical energy to the tissue. The mechanical energy provided may include a vibratory component that can range between low and ultra-high frequencies, and such energy may include various combinations of two or more frequencies tailored to produce the desired effect on the subcutaneous tissue. Disruption of adipose tissue cooled by an external treatment device may be enhanced by applying mechanical energy to cooled tissue. Furthermore, such mechanical energy may impart a vibratory effect, a massage effect, a pulsatile effect, or combinations thereof on the tissue. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153761 | NON-SURGICAL TORSO DEFORMITY CORRECTION DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Aspects of the invention include devices and methods for correcting a torso deformity of a patient. The devices include a suction chamber for placement around the torso deformity and to provide negative pressure to the torso deformity; and a measurement component coupled to the suction chamber. The measurement component is adapted to indicate a relative distance between the torso deformity and a distal surface of the suction chamber. The methods include positioning a torso deformity correcting device around a torso deformity on a torso of a patient. The methods further include withdrawing air from the suction chamber to apply negative pressure within the suction chamber to displace the torso deformity, and setting a negative pressure level by measuring the relative distance of the torso deformity and the distal surface of the suction chamber that is indicated by the measurement component. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153762 | DEVICE FOR PERIODONTAL CLEANING AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A DEVICE PERIODONTAL CLEANING - A periodontal cleaning device, including a cleaning head having a fluid outlet for releasing a cleaning fluid and a suction member for suction of a waste fluid, a cleaning fluid source, connected to the fluid outlet, a controllable suction device connected to the suction member, fluid feeding device for controlling a flow of the cleaning fluid from the cleaning fluid source to the fluid outlet. The periodontal cleaning device further has a control unit, the control unit being arranged for controlling the controllable suction device in generating a vacuum pulse in the suction member, controlling controllable fluid feeding device in generating a fluid flow pulse in the fluid outlet in response to the vacuum pulse, and controlling the controllable suction means in generating a subsequent vacuum pulse in the suction member, and the control unit being arranged for introducing a time period between the cleaning fluid flow pulse and the subsequent vacuum pulse in the suction member. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153763 | Personal Arousing Apparatus - A personal arousing apparatus comprises a plurality of arousing units each provided with a rotating unit or fan in the arousing unit, and a controller for controlling each rotating unit or fan for driving each rotating unit or fan for rotatably massaging the user and for blowing air onto the user's body portion for caressing, arousing, relaxing or pleasing her or him comfortably. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153764 | Stimulation Device Having an Appendage - A stimulation device is provided in accordance with one embodiment. The stimulation device includes a chamber which has a flexible wall portion. A drive unit of the stimulation device is in physical communication with the flexible wall portion so as to cause deflections of the flexible wall portion in opposing directions, thereby resulting in a changing volume of the chamber. The changing volume of the chamber results in modulated positive and negative pressures with respect to a reference pressure. An opening of the stimulation device is for applying the modulated positive and negative pressures to a body part. An appendage of the stimulation device may be used as a handle to allow a user to position the stimulation device over the body part. The stimulation device includes a control device for controlling the drive unit. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153765 | System for Assisting Rescuers in Performing Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on a Patient - A system for assisting a rescuer in performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a patient includes: a proximity sensor configured to be positioned at a location corresponding to a location of a rescuer's hand when delivering compressions to a patient's chest, the proximity sensor configured to produce a signal indicative of the rescuer's hands being released from the patient's chest; a medical device operatively coupled with the proximity sensor and configured to provide resuscitative treatment to the patient; and a controller communicatively coupled with the medical device and the proximity sensor. The controller is configured to: determine, based upon the signal from the proximity sensor, if the rescuer's hands have been released from the patient's chest, and trigger an action by the medical device in response to a determination that the rescuer's hands have been released from the patient's chest. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153766 | Mattress System - The present invention provides a mattress system ( | 2018-06-07 |
20180153767 | WARM BATH DEVICE, WARM BATH METHOD, AND PLATE BODY - Provided is a technique which can be used to provide a service with a higher health promoting effect than conventional ceramic plate baths. In a warm bath system | 2018-06-07 |
20180153768 | MEDICAL BATHING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a medical bathing equipment for the manufacture and use of a bathing solution containing an active substance and in particular a bathing solution containing NO. The invention also relates to a bathing equipment based on a multi-stage method for generating NO and the bathing equipment in its use for the treatment of diseases, in particular of diabetically caused circulatory disorders and wounds of the lower extremities. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153769 | CHILD RESISTANT BLISTER CARD PACKAGE - The invention relates to novel child-resistant blister card packages for medicaments. The blister card package comprises a rigid container sheet with cavities for containing a medicament and a cover sheet sealed to the container sheet and covering the cavities. The blister card package is detachable into individual sections or units, along lines of perforations. Each individual blister packing unit comprises a tear tab, a fold tab and at least one crease tab. The user operates three-step opening process, namely, tear-fold-tear, to open and access the medicament from the individual blister unit. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153770 | CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR CONDUCTING A MEDICAL LIQUID - A connection assembly for conducting a medical liquid, comprising a connection piece, an attachment part attached to the connection piece; an opening into which the connection piece engages; and a seal element for sealing a passage between the connection piece and the attachment part. The seal element is held between the attachment part and the connection piece and has a sealing head, which closes the opening of the attachment part against the passage of liquid when the attachment part is attached to the connection piece, and a body, which adjoins the sealing head and which can be arranged in the opening at a radial distance to the attachment part. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153771 | SYSTEMS FOR INTERFACING BETWEEN A SYRINGE, A DRUG VIAL AND A NEEDLE - Systems and devices for interfacing between a medicinal vial, a hypodermic needle, and an injection device such as a syringe, comprising a valve, functionally associated with said vial adaptor, said injection device port, and said needle, said valve having a first orientation wherein said injection device port is in fluid flow communication with said vial adaptor and a second orientation wherein said injection device port is in fluid flow communication with said hypodermic needle, wherein rotation of said injection device port between a first position and a second position thereof, drives transition of said valve from said first orientation to said second orientation. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153772 | TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR CONTAINERS - A transfer system for containers comprises at least a first ( | 2018-06-07 |
20180153773 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR EASY-TO-TAKE SOLID PREPARATION (NUCLEATED TABLET), AND EASY-TO-TAKE SOLID PREPARATION - The purpose of present invention to provide a method for the production of an easy-to-take solid preparation, which is mainly characterized in that an outer layer-forming processing to provide an easy-to-take property is simply performed in a dry process without going through a wet condition so as to make the formed outer layer thicker; the easy-to-take solid preparation and the like. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153774 | SAFE TABLET CUTTING DEVICE - A safe tablet cutting device includes a container having one side open and the other side closed to form an accommodation space in which a positioning portion is formed to fix a tablet. A cover is pivoted to the container to selectively open or close the accommodation space of the container. A cutter is provided inside the cover. A suspension body is pivoted inside the cover and is rotatable between a first position where the cutter is located in a mouth formed in the suspension body and a second position where the cutter protrudes out of the mouth of the suspension body. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153775 | RESIN REINFORCED ZINC POLYCARBOXYLATE TEMPORARY CEMENT COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED KITS - Dental cement compositions (including two-part compositions), kits, and related methods are used for bonding a dental prosthetic appliance to a tooth. A first part includes an amine activator component and a zinc oxide reactive filler, while a second part includes a polymerization initiator (e.g., benzoyl peroxide) and a polymerizable component having a structure including at least one acrylate or methacrylate group at one end and a carboxylic acid group at another end. A temporary cement composition advantageously exhibits reduced compressive and/or bonding strength relative to permanent cement compositions, which provides sufficient strength to facilitate normal use of the teeth while the provisional appliance is in use, while also facilitating easy removal of the provisional appliance for replacement with a permanent appliance at a later time. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153776 | APPLICATION AND USES OF PRG4 AND THERAPEUTIC MODULATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to the uses of the protein PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof. In particular, the present invention relates compositions and methods utilizing PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof, including, use as a surgical lubricant, use in a treatment for prevention or reduction of post-surgical adhesions, use in a treatment for oral ulcerations, use as an athletic lubricating patch, use as a dermal filler, use in a treatment for dry mouth, use in a drug delivery method or composition, and use in nursing lubrication. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153777 | POWDER COSMETIC COMPOSITION, USES AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - A powder cosmetic composition may include the following components (percentages-by-weight refer to a total weight of the components (a), (b), and (c)): (a) greater than or equal to 60%-by-weight and less than or equal to 95%-by-weight of an effervescent system including at least one carbonate or bicarbonate salt of alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal capable of reacting with at least one acid component, when exposed to water, to develop gas; (b) greater than or equal to 1%-by-weight and less than or equal to 35%-by-weight of at least one solid surfactant; and/or (c) greater than or equal to 0.05%-by-weight and less than or equal to 5%-by-weight of at least one composite powder including particles of a crosslinked organosiloxane polymer supporting silica particles on a surface of the crosslinked organosiloxane polymer. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153778 | Calcium-Based Dentifrices for Enhanced Uptake of Active Ingredients - Disclosed is an oral care composition including (i) a calcium-based abrasive; (ii) a polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight ranging from about 1500 to about 6000 daltons; (iii) an anti-bacterial agent; and (iv) an orally acceptable vehicle. Methods of preparing the oral care composition and using the oral care composition to promote oral health are also disclosed. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153779 | Dental Hygiene Systems - In various implementations, a dental hygiene system may include a dental powder. The dental powder may be basic. The dental powder may include one or more compounds comprising calcium and/or magnesium. The dental powder may include one or more probiotics, bismuth subsalicylate, and/or other compounds, in some implementations. The dental hygiene system may include an applicator and the dental powder may be applied to the applicator. A user may use the dental hygiene system to improve a user's dental hygiene and/or general health. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153780 | Composition For Providing High Lift And Color Deposit - A system and method for dyeing and/or lightening keratin-containing fibers, as well as a lightening composition for use in such a system and method are described, which are able to provide a high levels of lift while avoiding irritation and/or soothing the scalp. The system and method include a first composition, which may be a lightening composition. That composition includes (i) at least two alkali components for lightening keratin-containing fibers, wherein one of the at least two alkali components comprises sodium metasilicate and/or a metasilicate salt, and the composition comprises about 0.1 to about 10 weight percent of the at least two alkali components; and (ii) an arginine compound, wherein the arginine compound is present in an amount that would be effective to reduce irritation to a surface of a mammal having keratin-containing fibers. The system and method also include an oxidizing agent composition comprising an oxidizing agent, wherein the system has a pH of at least about 9 to about 12. The lightening composition may be used independently in different hair coloring systems or as part of the system and method noted above and/or incorporated in a kit for lightening and/or coloring keratin fibers. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153781 | Oral Care Compositions and Methods of Use - Disclosed herein are non-aqueous dentifrice compositions comprising (i) a whitening complex comprising crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide; (ii) an off-gas reducing agent selected from sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, citric acid and clay; and (iii) an orally acceptable carrier. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153782 | DRY SHAMPOO COMPOSITION - The present disclosure provides dry shampoo compositions effective for cleaning hair and also moisturizing hair. The dry shampoo compositions can comprise a starch component, a conditioning agent, and optional further ingredients, such as propellants and fragrances. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153783 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS - Suggested is a cosmetic composition comprising an anti-pollution agent selected from the group consisting of E/Z-2-benzylindene-5,6-dimethoxy-3,3-dimethylindan-1-one, sclareolide, purple coneflower pressed juice, ginger root CO2 extract or mixtures thereof, in a working amount sufficient for (a) reducing or preventing air pollution induced gene expression, and/or (b) reducing or preventing a gene expression induced or inducible by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and/or (c) reducing or preventing air pollution-induced or air pollution-inducible skin damage. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153784 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING A JASMONIC ACID COMPOUND - The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium, a jasmonic acid compound and a non-ionic associative polyurethane/polyether polymer. Use for caring for and making up keratin materials. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153785 | POLYHYDROXYLATED (1-PHENYL-2-PHENYL) ETHYLENE DERIVATIVES AS AN ANTI-AGEING AND PHOTOPROTECTIVE AGENT - The present invention is directed towards the cosmetic use of at least one compound of formula (I) and/or solvates thereof and/or stereoisomers thereof: | 2018-06-07 |
20180153786 | Foaming Topical Antimicrobial Cleaning Compositions - Provided are largely aqueous topical antimicrobial cleaning composition which provides an antimicrobial benefit, as well as methods for their production and methods for their use. The compositions comprise at least two different cationic surfactants which provide a primary antimicrobial benefit, and as a predominant further surfactant an amine oxide surfactant. The composition are at an acidic pH and are highly effective in providing an antimicrobial benefit to topical surfaces, e.g, epidermis and hair. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153787 | METHODS AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and articles of manufacture to treat skin to improve and/or increase hydration, pliability, and thickness for improved texture, feel and appearance. Embodiments feature applying an effective amount of an acetylation agent to natural dermal collagen under reaction conditions to react the natural dermal collagen with the acetylation agent to form a modified collagen. The modified collagen has a higher net charge and higher net charge density than natural dermal collagen. The modified collagen improves or increases one or more skin characteristics consisting of hydration, pliability and thickness. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153788 | METHOD OF COLORING HAIR WITH DIRECT DYE COMPOUNDS - Described herein is a method of dyeing the hair. The method includes applying to the hair a hair color composition including one or more direct dye compounds and rinsing the hair with water. The one or more direct dye compounds each include a chromophore, one or two permanent cations, and one to four incipient cations. The one to four incipient cations are pendant to the core structure and are neutral. The one or more direct dye compounds enter the hair shaft after the hair color composition is applied to the hair. The hair color composition has a pH of from about 7 to about 11. The pH of the hair after rinsing is from about 3.5 to about 6. The rinsing of the hair causes one or more of the one to four incipient cations to change from neutral to positively charged inside of the hair shaft. | 2018-06-07 |