24th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170165050 | ARTIFICIAL EYES AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacturing an artificial eye for fitting as a whole or partial replacement of a patient's original eye. This is done by providing an image of an iris on a substrate ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170165051 | Flexible, hermetic electrical interconnect for electronic and optoelectronic devices for in vivo use - An electronic device can comprise a first electronic module; a second electronic module; and a hermetic electric interconnect to hermetically couple them. The hermetic electric interconnect can comprise a bottom metal layer; a bottom insulating layer, deposited on the bottom metal layer to insulate the bottom metal layer; an interconnect metal layer, deposited on the bottom insulating layer, and deposited to form a bottom sealing ring; and patterned to form electrical connections between contact pads, and to form a middle sealing ring; a patterned top insulating layer, deposited on the interconnect metal layer to insulate the interconnect metal layer; and patterned to form feedthrough holes; and a top metal layer, deposited on the top insulating layer to start forming contacts by filling the feedthrough holes; and patterned to complete forming contacts through the feedthrough holes, to form a separate barrier layer, and to complete forming the top sealing ring. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165052 | ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT ABSORBING MATERIALS FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS AND USES THEREOF - A method for reducing the transmittance of ultraviolet radiation through an intraocular lens to 10% or less at 370 nm by (a) polymerizing a mixture comprising: at least one first monomer and a second monomer comprising a trisaryl-1,3,5-triazine moiety, (b) forming an optic portion from the copolymer wherein the second monomer is present in about 0.10 to about 0.20 percent by weight of the overall polymer and wherein the optic portion of the intraocular lens displays essentially the same physical properties such as, for example, refractive index as the optic portion of the intraocular lens formed from the polymerized mixture of (a) without the second monomer, but otherwise identical conditions. Additionally, a method for preventing the transmittance of at least 90% of ultraviolet radiation at 370 nm through a foldable intraocular lens comprising: (a) incorporating a monomer comprising a 4-(4,6-diphenyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-3-hydroxyphenoxy moiety into at least one polymer and (b) forming the polymer into a material suitable for use as an intraocular lens, wherein the monomer comprising a 4-(4,6-diphenyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-3-hydroxyphenoxy moiety comprises 0.10 to 0.15 weight percent of the overall dry polymer. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165053 | Bowed Runners for Paravalvular Leak Protection - A prosthetic heart valve for replacing a native valve includes a collapsible and expandable stent having a proximal end and a distal end, the stent being formed of a plurality of struts forming cells. A valve assembly is disposed within the stent, the valve assembly including a plurality of leaflets and a cuff. At least one runner is coupled to a cell and configured to transition from a first configuration to a second configuration when the stent moves from the collapsed condition to the expanded condition. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165054 | MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT TOGGLE CELL SECUREMENT - A collapsible and expandable stent ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170165055 | MITRAL VALVE PROSTHESIS - A prosthetic device for treating a mitral valve includes a prosthetic insert member insertable between leaflets of mitral valve. The insert member has an elongated cross-sectional profile for conforming to gap between leaflets of a mitral valve. The device also includes an anchoring member for attachment to heart tissue for maintaining the insert member in the mitral valve. The insert member includes a valve that permits one-way blood flow therethrough. An anchoring member secures the prosthetic insert member to a heart wall. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165056 | SYSTEMS FOR REPLACING A NATIVE HEART VALVE AND AORTA WITH A PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE AND CONDUIT - A medical device includes an expandable conduit, a prosthetic heart valve and a delivery device, including a balloon catheter. The expandable conduit may include one or more inner or outer sleeves supported by a frame or stent. The sleeve(s) may be a bioprosthetic tissue wrapped, molded or sewn about the frame or stent. Coupled to an end of the expandable conduit is the prosthetic heart valve. The conduit and heart valve may be crimped on the balloon catheter for percutaneous deployment. The frame may be constructed of a balloon-expandable material for the conduit portion and a self-expandable material for the prosthetic heart valve portion. The prosthetic heart valve is anchored at the native heart valve and then the conduit to be expanded into place to protect the aorta. The self-expanding prosthetic heart valve avoids the need for balloon mounting. This provides for a smaller diameter and easier delivery. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165057 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE DEVICES, PROSTHETIC MITRAL VALVES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Prosthetic heart valve devices for percutaneous replacement of native heart valves and associated systems and method are disclosed herein. A prosthetic heart valve device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an anchoring member having an upstream portion configured to engage with tissue on or near the annulus of the native heart valve and to deform in a non-circular shape to conform to the tissue. The device can also include a mechanically isolated valve support coupled to the anchoring member and configured to support a prosthetic valve. The device can further include an atrial extension member extending radially outward from the upstream portion of the anchoring member and which is deformable without substantially deforming the anchoring member. In some embodiments, the upstream portion of the anchoring member and the extension member may be deformed while the valve support remains sufficiently stable. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165058 | TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT SYSTEMS, HEART VALVE PROSTHESES, AND METHODS FOR PERCUTANEOUS HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT - Prosthetic heart valve devices, heart valve replacement systems and associated methods for percutaneous heart valve replacement are disclosed herein. A transcatheter heart valve prosthesis configured in accordance herewith includes an expandable frame having a plurality of commissure posts extending therefrom, a radially expandable inflow member attached to the plurality of commissure posts, and a locking mechanism operably coupled to a wire. The wire is at least partially slideably disposed within a channel formed in a wall of the inflow member and the locking mechanism is configured to permit the wire to be advanced within the channel to thereby transition the inflow member into a deployed configuration that at least partially engages tissue at the native heart valve. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165059 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING THE FUNCTION OF A DISEASED VALVE - An apparatus for repairing the function of a diseased valve includes a tubular first support member which is expandable to a first average diameter and has oppositely disposed proximal and distal first support member ends. A tubular second support member is spaced axially apart from the first support member and is expandable to a second average diameter that is smaller than the first average diameter. The second support member has oppositely disposed proximal and distal second support member ends. A tubular graft section interconnects the first and second support members and has oppositely disposed proximal and distal graft section ends axially spaced apart by a graft section body. The proximal graft section end is connected directly to the distal first support member end and the distal graft section end is connected directly to the proximal second support member end. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165060 | CUTTING STENT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - A cutting stent device including a prosthetic component positioned within the central lumen of the stent. The stent device includes blades with cutting edges and beveled ends as disclosed and described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,876,882 issued Nov. 4, 2014, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, The prosthetic component may be a tissue valve comprising bovine or porcine pericardium tissue. The cutting stent device including prosthetic component reduces, if not eliminates, “para-valvular leaking” as caused by mal-apposition. The stent device according to invention provides full apposition between the prosthetic component and native valve leaflets and annulus. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165061 | HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS FOR PERCUTANEOUS REPLACEMENT OF A TRICUSPID VALVE, AND SYSTEM COMPRISING A HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS OF SAID TYPE - The invention relates to a heart valve prosthesis for percutaneous replacement of a tricuspid valve including a stent-type support structure and a biological heart valve; the stent-type support structure can autonomously expand from a radially compressed state into a radially expanded state and includes a fluid-tight cover which extends like a tube over at least some portions of the support structure; the heart valve is arranged in a lateral opening in the support structure. Embodiments further relate to a system including a heart valve prosthesis of said type. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165062 | DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING RETRACTABLE WIRES AS A COUPLING MECHANISM AND A DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM FOR A SELF-EXPANDING PROSTHESIS - A delivery system for transcatheter implantation of a heart valve prosthesis. The delivery system includes an outer sheath component defining a lumen therethrough, an elongate tube having at least two flat wires longitudinally extending from a distal end thereof, and self-expanding first and second frames disposed in series within a distal portion of the outer sheath component and held in a compressed delivery configuration therein. The elongate tube and the at least two flat wires are slidably disposed within the lumen of the outer sheath component. In the compressed delivery configuration the at least two flat wires longitudinally extend along exterior portions of the first and second frames and are woven through adjacent ends of the first and second frames to releasably couple them to each other. Proximal retraction of the at least two flat wires from the first and second frames releases at least the first frame from the delivery system. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165063 | VALVE DELIVERY DEVICE WITH A PIEZOCHROMATIC FEEDBACK INDICATOR AND METHODS OF USE - Heart valve delivery systems and methods for providing a clinician with feedback during a stented prosthetic heart valve delivery procedure. Feedback is provided using piezochromatic indicators incorporated into elements of the delivery device, such as the handle assembly, shaft assembly and capsule to indicate when detrimental forces, or forces nearing those that are detrimental, are being applied to the delivery device during the prosthetic heart valve loading, delivery or deployment procedure. Other embodiments incorporate a feedback indicator to indicate that a delivery device has previously been used and is not in a new condition. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165064 | TRANSSEPTAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A delivery system includes a delivery catheter with a capsule configured to carry a prosthesis and a steering catheter for steering the delivery catheter. The delivery catheter can be advanced through a patient's vasculature to a target treatment area. The capsule can be opened and the prosthesis can be deployed into the target treatment area. Additionally, a method for delivering a prosthesis to a target treatment area includes advancing a delivery catheter through a patient's vasculature to the target treatment area, steering the delivery catheter toward the target treatment area, opening a capsule on the delivery catheter, and deploying the prosthesis into the target treatment area. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165065 | DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING RETRACTABLE WIRES AS A COUPLING MECHANISM AND A DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM FOR A SELF-EXPANDING PROSTHESIS - A delivery system for transcatheter implantation of a heart valve prosthesis. The delivery system includes an outer sheath component defining a lumen therethrough, an elongate tube having at least two flat wires longitudinally extending from a distal end thereof, and self-expanding first and second frames disposed in series within a distal portion of the outer sheath component and held in a compressed delivery configuration therein. The elongate tube and the at least two flat wires are slidably disposed within the lumen of the outer sheath component. In the compressed delivery configuration the at least two flat wires longitudinally extend along exterior portions of the first and second frames and are woven through adjacent ends of the first and second frames to releasably couple them to each other. Proximal retraction of the at least two flat wires from the first and second frames releases at least the first frame from the delivery system. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165066 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TRANSCATHETER VALVE LOADING AND IMPLANTATION - The present disclosure relates to numerous delivery devices and methods for transcatheter prosthetic heart valve loading, deployment and delivery utilizing at least one suture. Disclosed delivery devices utilize improved suture routing methods and configurations that reduce suture tangling and also provide the ability to adjust the prosthetic heart valve expansion and contraction prior to the final release of the prosthetic heart valve from the delivery device. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165067 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TRANSCATHETER VALVE LOADING AND IMPLANTATION - The present disclosure relates to numerous devices and methods for transcatheter stented prosthetic heart valve loading and delivery. Such devices and methods reduce suture tangling and also provide the ability to adjust the stented prosthetic heart valve expansion and contraction prior to the final release of the stented prosthetic heart valve from the delivery device. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165068 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR RESHAPING A HEART VALVE ANNULUS - Anchors for securing an implant within a body organ and/or reshaping a body organ are provided herein. Anchors are configured for deployment in a body lumen or vasculature of the patient that are curved or conformable to accommodate anatomy of the patient. Such anchors can include deformable or collapsible structures upon tensioning of a bridging element in a lateral direction, or segmented tubes that can be adjusted by tightening of one or more tethers extending therethrough. Such anchors can be used as a posterior anchor in a blood vessel in implant systems having a tensioned bridging element extending between the posterior anchor and an anterior anchor deployed at another location within or along the body organ. Methods of deploying such anchors, and use of multiple anchors or multiple bridging elements to a single anchor are also provided. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165069 | PERCUTANEOUS VALVE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - Apparatus, systems, and methods for percutaneous valve replacement and/or augmentation are provided. The apparatus includes a valve having a valve frame, a valve leaflet coupled to the valve frame, and a leaflet transition member coupled to the valve leaflet. The valve leaflet and leaflet transition member can transition from a first position where the valve leaflet and leaflet frame are at least partially outside a lumen of the valve frame to a second position where the valve leaflet and the leaflet transition member are within the lumen of the valve frame. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165070 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PERCUTANEOUS LEFT VENTRICULAR RECONSTRUCTION - A method for reducing left ventricular volume, which comprises identifying infracted tissue during open chest surgery; reducing left ventricle volume while preserving the ventricular apex; and realigning the ventricular apex, such that the realigning step comprises closing the lower or apical portion of said ventricle to achieve appropriate functional contractile geometry of said ventricle in a dyskinetic ventricle of a heart. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165072 | BONE IMPLANT - A bone implant to be disposed between a first bone section and a second bone section is disclosed. The bone implant includes a body structure, a plurality of through-hole structures and an extended channel structure. The body structure has a first end surface to be connected to the first bone section and a second end surface to be connected to the second bone section. The plurality of through-hole structures are disposed in the body structure, pass through the first end surface and the second end surface and have a through-hole axis. The extended channel structure is disposed in the body structure, wherein the extended channel structure enables a new bone section to grow along a direction other than the through-hole axis between the first bone section and the second bone section. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165073 | INTERNAL JOINT STABILIZER DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A stabilization device is provided including an axle and a portion that can be affixed to a bone. The device is used to stabilize a joint while allowing motion of the joint along its natural trajectory and it is placed internally in order to prevent pin tract problems. Additionally, methods for using the device are provided that include, in various sequences, inserting the axle into a bone of a joint, adjusting the geometry of the device and attaching the fixable portion to another bone of the joint. The device can be provided as part of a system including an axis trajectory guide useful for locating the axis of rotation of the joint prior to insertion, adjustment and attachment of the device. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165074 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CREATING WEDGE-SHAPED RECESSES - According to some embodiments, a method of treating a joint of a patient comprises creating a recess in a bone located at or near a targeted joint, wherein the recess includes a generally wedge or truncated cone shape. In one embodiment, the recess in a bone comprises a surface opening along an outer surface of the bone and a bottom opening along the distal end of the recess, such that a diameter of the surface opening is generally smaller than a diameter of the bottom opening. The method additionally comprises providing a joint implant having a wedge or truncated cone shape, wherein a diameter of a top end of the joint implant is generally smaller than a diameter of a bottom end of the joint implant, inserting the joint implant within the recess. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165075 | PARTIAL JOINT RESURFACING IMPLANT, INSTRUMENTATION, AND METHOD - An implant for repairing an articular cartilage defect site including an implant fixation portion with an upper segment and at least one bone interfacing segment and a top articulating portion with an articulating surface and an engagement surface. The upper segment includes a supporting plate with a first locking mechanism segment. The engagement surface includes a second locking mechanism segment. The first locking mechanism segment with at least two channels is structured to couple to the second locking mechanism segment with at least two protrusions. The at least one bone interfacing segment structured for insertion into the articular cartilage defect site. An implant including an implant fixation portion, a top articulating portion, and a locking mechanism with a first locking segment coupled to the upper segment and a second locking segment coupled to the at least one engagement surface and structured to couple to the first locking segment. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165076 | Prosthetic device for human body and production method therefor - A prosthetic device, adapted to be implanted in the human body and adapted to prevent and/or treat an infection that can arise and/or which has arisen at a bone site or at an articular site, wherein the prosthetic device has a prosthetic body provided with at least one surface for coupling, during use, with the bone or articular site and with at least one cavity placed along the coupling surface, wherein the at least one cavity is adapted to include, contain or house at least one pharmaceutical or medical substance. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165077 | RETENTION DEVICES, LATTICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A woven retention device, lattice device and woven patch device that are configured to receive a fastener in a bone hole can be configured to impede biofilm formation. The devices can be made of woven filaments that outline apertures of varying sizes and shapes and can serve as an interface between a fastener and the bone material. The devices can be configured to allow for optimal bone growth while at the same time minimizing the likelihood that biofilm forms thereon. The devices can be made of materials that facilitate soft tissue fixation, and screw-activated expansion. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165078 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING IMPLANTABLE CARTILAGE STRUCTURES - Apparatus and method for constructing a cartilage structure preferably has a first plate, and a blade mounted over the first plate. The blade preferably has (i) a predetermined shape, and (ii) a cutting edge protruding from the first plate and configured to cut a cartilage into the predetermined shape. A second plate preferably has a guide imprint adjacent a surface thereof, the guide imprint having a shape complimentary to the predetermined shape of the blade. A press preferably has (i) a first surface configured to mount the first plate, and (ii) a second surface configured to mount the second plate. Actuation structure is preferably configured to press together the press first and second surfaces to thereby cause the blade to cut the cartilage in the predetermined shape. The method utilizes similar structure to prepare at least two cartilages, which are joined together to form a three-dimensional cartilage structure. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165079 | POSTERIOR-STABILIZED TOTAL KNEE PROSTHESIS - In an orthopaedic knee joint prosthesis, an intercondylar fossa of a femoral component cooperates with a spine formed in a tibial component to reproduce the screw home mechanism of a natural knee. When the femoral component and tibial component are positioned to correspond with slight flexion of the knee, the components are mutually rotationally locked against internal or external rotation. At higher degrees of flexion, such as greater than about 10-20 degrees of flexion, internal/external rotation of the tibia is permitted. The tibia is in an externally rotated position when locked, thereby reproducing the screw home mechanism and providing high stability. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165080 | OVAL HUMERAL HEADS - A shoulder replacement system including a humeral head having a curved exterior surface and a generally planar exterior surface. The humeral head can define a main body axis extending transversely from the generally planar exterior surface to the curved exterior surface. The humeral head can also include a polar axis extending parallel to the planar exterior surface from an outer edge of the humeral head intersecting the main body axis and an equatorial axis extending parallel to the planar exterior surface from the outer edge of the humeral head intersecting the main body axis and the polar axis. The shoulder replacement system can also include a humeral stem insertable into a humerus and a glenoid implant that can be engaged to bone defining a glenoid cavity and defining an articulating surface. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165081 | PROTHESIS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A POSTERIOR ELEMENT OF A VERTEBRA - Prosthetic replacement for a posterior element of a vertebra comprising portions that replace the natural lamina and the four natural facets. The prosthetic replacement may also include portions that replace one or more of the natural spinous process and the two natural transverse processes. If desired, the prosthesis replacement may also replace the natural pedicles. A method for replacing a posterior element of a vertebra is also provided. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165082 | STABILIZED EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL SPACER - A spacer for separating bones of a joint, the spacer includes a first endplate configured to engage a first bone of the joint; a second endplate configured to engage a second bone of the joint; tissue engaging projections, wherein the tissue engaging projections are moveable from a retracted position to a deployed position; and an actuation subassembly that extends between the first endplate and the second endplate, wherein the actuation subassembly comprise a drive nut, a drive screw coupled to the drive nut, and a cam frame coupled to the drive screw, wherein the cam frame is disposed between the first endplate and the second endplate to engage the tissue engaging projections. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165083 | FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD - An implantable orthopedic stability device is disclosed. The device can have a contracted and an expanded configuration. A method of using the device between adjacent vertebral body surfaces for support and/or fixation of either or both of the adjacent vertebrae is also disclosed. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165084 | SURGICAL PLATE SYSTEMS - Improved bone plate systems are described herein. In some instances, a bone plate system can include a base plate, at least one retainer plate, and at least one spacer. The at least one retainer plate is configured to reside on the base plate in a free floating manner and can receive at least one fastener to secure the retainer plate to the at least one spacer, thereby providing a plate system that attaches to a spacer. In other instances, a bone plate system can include a base plate having one or more push plates that can engage at least one spacer. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165085 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An expandable intervertebral implant ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170165086 | PROSTHETIC KNEE JOINT WITH BUFFERING AND BRAKING EFFECTS - A prosthetic knee joint with buffering and braking effects has an upper connecting base, a linking assembly, a braking assembly, and a lower connecting base. The upper connecting base has two extending lugs and an accommodating recess. The linking assembly has two linking arms respectively and pivotally connected to the upper connecting base. The braking assembly has a braking arm protruding into the accommodating recess of the upper connecting base and pivotally connected to the two extending lugs. The lower connecting base is connected to the linking assembly and the braking assembly. The upper connecting base, the linking assembly, the braking assembly and the lower connecting base form a four-bar linkage. A cushion between an abutter and a main body provides a buffering effect during walking. Thus, the prosthetic knee joint has simplified structure and reduced cost and is convenient in assembly and use. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165087 | JOINT ASSEMBLY AND MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A joint assembly including a plurality of frames, each including contactors provided in opposite directions to each other and a middle portion configured to connect the contactors, and a connecting member configured to maintain a state in which contactors of two neighboring frames among the plurality of frames are in contact with each other is disclosed. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165088 | A PROSTHESIS OR ORTHOSIS COMPRISING A HINGE JOINT SYSTEM FOR FUNCTIONALLY ASSISTING, ENHANCING AND/OR REPLACING A HINGE JOINT OF A HUMAN OR ANIMAL SUBJECT - A prosthesis or orthosis having a movement controlling mechanism (MCM) including a first MCM part, a second MCM part and one or more intermediate elements and biasing mechanism which, in a contacting mode of operation of the MCM, bias the intermediate elements against a MCM part. When a relative torque or force is applied in a blocking sense (U) transmission of torque is allowed and, on the other hand, when a torque or force is applied in the opposite sense (V) non-blocking relative movement is allowed | 2017-06-15 |
20170165089 | DEGRADABLE STENT - A degradable stent, including: a cylindrical magnesium alloy tube including an outer wall including barbs, and a magnesium alloy wire. In use, the cylindrical magnesium alloy tube is inserted in a broken or damaged lumen of human body, the barbs are inserted in the inner wall of the lumen, the magnesium alloy wire is wound around the magnesium alloy tube and the lumen, and the magnesium alloy tube is fixedly connected to the lumen of the human body. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165090 | Methods Of Implanting A Prosthesis - A method of implanting a prosthesis in a patient at a treatment site within a blood vessel includes advancing an outer catheter of a prosthesis delivery system in the patient distal to the treatment site, the outer catheter defining an inside diameter and advancing an inner sheath, having greater flexibility than the outer catheter and an outside diameter that is greater than the inside diameter of the outer catheter, and a guidewire lumen of the delivery system from the outer catheter to the treatment site along a guidewire while the outer catheter remains stationary relative to the patient, whereby advancing the inner sheath delivers the prosthesis to the treatment site. The inner sheath is retracted to deploy the prosthesis from within the inner sheath and at the treatment site after which the delivery system from the patient. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165091 | Methods Of Implanting A Prosthesis And Treating An Aneurysm - A method of implanting a prosthesis in a patient at a treatment site includes advancing an outer catheter of a prosthesis delivery system in the patient distal to the treatment site. An inner sheath and a curved guidewire lumen of the delivery system are advanced from the outer catheter to the treatment site along a guidewire while the outer catheter remains stationary relative to the patient. Advancing the inner sheath causes rotation of the prosthesis to thereby rotationally align the prosthesis at the treatment site. The inner sheath is retracted to deploy a prosthesis from within the inner sheath and at the treatment site. The delivery system is then retracted from the patient. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165092 | METHOD AND INSTRUMENT FOR TREATING OBESITY - A gastroscopic method of treating obesity of a patient using a device adapted to stretch a part of the stomach wall of said patient. The method comprising the steps of: inserting said device into the stomach of said patient through the esophagus, placing said device in contact with the stomach wall and fixating said device to the stomach wall such that said device can stretch a part of said stomach wall. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165093 | Leg Brace - The current invention is a leg brace with two adjustable lateral supports connected to the footpad with a plurality of support straps that are connected between the lateral supports | 2017-06-15 |
20170165094 | ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOSIS - The invention relates to an ankle-foot orthosis which comprises means that limit the plantar flexion of the foot and which is configured to provide support for a user's foot drop. The ankle-foot orthosis comprises a lower leg shell comprising a foot support ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170165095 | ORTHOTIC SYSTEM - An orthosis includes a footplate having a heel portion, a midfoot portion, and a longitudinal axis extending between the heel and midfoot portions. A first deflection zone is defined along a length of the footplate anterior of the heel portion and through which the footplate is arranged to flex during gait to accommodate dorsiflexion of a foot of a user positioned on the footplate. At least one strut is connected to the heel portion of the footplate and extends upwardly therefrom and a connecting portion connects the at least one strut to the heel portion. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165096 | ANKLE BRACE FOR ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTIC - A customizable ankle-foot orthotic. The orthotic including an ankle brace for installation around a wearer's ankle, the ankle brace including a first wing, a second wing, and a third wing anchored at a point between the first wing and the second wing, the second and third wings independently configurable to couple to a portion of the first wing to enable the wearer to customize the fit. a tension adjustment assembly including one or more strap loops; and an elastic strap operably linking the ankle brace to a wearer's shoe for applying an upward resistive force to the wearer's shoe to prevent inadvertent downward movement of a wearer's foot, the elastic strap threadable through the one or more strap loops such that the elastic strap wraps around the exterior face of the ankle brace and extends at a downward angle to engage the wearer's shoe. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165097 | Patient Restraint System And Methods For Assisting A Caregiver With Patient Restraint - A restraint apparatus operable by a user for restraining a limb of a person to a restraining point including a cuff having a first end and a second end. The cuff is operable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The cuff is secured around the limb of the person in the closed configuration and the first end and the second end are separated from each other in the open configuration. At least one tether is attached to the cuff. The tether comprises a coupler to couple the cuff to the restraining point when the cuff is in the closed configuration. The cuff is wearable by a least a portion of a hand of the user in the open configuration. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165101 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO ALLEVIATE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND/OR SNORING AND/OR INSOMNIA - A device and method to alleviate obstructive sleep apnea and/or snoring and/or insomnia through the use of vibration. The device may be worn in one of several configurations to stimulate the hypoglossal and/or glossopharyngeal nerves, the genioglossus muscle and other muscles of the neck and throat to prevent airway obstruction during sleep. The device may also be worn as a relaxation mechanism that will help alleviate insomnia and promote general relaxation. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165102 | INTRA-ORAL DEVICE - A mouthpiece of medical grade silicone that has two connecting portions, one a molded shallow trough that wraps around and contours the teeth, and another a flap or wing portion that attaches to the front of the shallow trough and that acts to sit between and keep separate the teeth and lips. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165103 | INTRAUTERINE DEVICE WITH CONTROLLED COPPER ION ELUTION - A method of manufacturing an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception that has a desired copper elution rate is described. The method may involve selecting an elongate shape memory member comprising a first metal having a first galvanic potential, selecting at least one attachment member comprising a second metal having a second galvanic potential that is different from the first galvanic potential, attaching the attachment member(s) to the shape memory member, and shaping the shape memory member to form a frame of the intrauterine contraceptive device. The first metal and the second metal are specifically selected as materials for the shape memory member and the attachment member(s), in order to achieve the desired copper elution rate. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165104 | OCCLUSION IMPLANT - Contraceptive and/or sterilization methods and devices are disclosed which may improve the speed of tubal occlusion and mechanisms for anchoring for a contraceptive device. In accordance with some embodiments, improvements may be made to the delivery catheter to induce trauma and create faster tubal occlusion, improvements may be made to the occlusion device to prevent migration and induce trauma, and improvements may be made to the occlusion device to reduce the total volume of in-growth required compared to conventional expansive occlusion devices. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165105 | METHODS, KITS, AND COOLING DEVICES FOR DISRUPTING FUNCTION OF ONE OR MORE SEBACEOUS GLANDS - One aspect of the invention provides a cooling device including a cooling unit and a control unit. The control unit is programmed to control operation of the cooling unit in order to cool one or more sebaceous glands within a local region for a period of time and to a temperature sufficient to disrupt function of the one or more sebaceous glands without permanently injuring epidermal tissue or cooling subcutaneous adipose tissue to 25° C. or below 25° C. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165106 | DRY EYE TREATMENT SYSTEMS - Dry eye treatment apparatus and methods are described herein which generally comprise a patch or strip affixed to the skin of the upper and or lower eyelids to deliver heat or other forms of energy, pressure, drugs, moisture, etc. (alone or in combination) to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The treatment strip or strips include one or more strips configured to adhere to an underlying region of skin in proximity to one or both eyes of a subject such that the one or more strips allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches. Moreover, the one or more strips may be configured to emit energy to the underlying region of skin and where the one or more strips are shaped to follow a location of one or more meibomiam glands contained within the underlying region of skin. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165107 | HYPOTHERMIC PAIN-PREVENTING OR PAIN ALLEVIATING DEVICE - A hypothermic pain-preventing device and methods for preparation of human body surface before treatment are provided. The device includes a container with a liquid, gel or solid material and a plunger to displace the material from the container to the surface of body. The device can also be used to alleviate existing pain by applying the material of the container to the surface of body. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165108 | OCULAR IMPLANT DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - An ocular implant system including an ocular implant sized and shaped to be inserted at least partially into an eye; a carrier member with a shell having a central channel extending at least partially through the shell from a proximal end towards a distal end of the shell. A guide sleeve removably attached within at least a first region of the central channel of the shell and defining a proximal port into the central channel that is accessible from the proximal end of the shell. An implant holder removably attached within at least a second region of the central channel of the shell adjacent to a distal end of the guide sleeve and having a pair of graspers adapted to releasably secure the implant at a distal end of the implant holder. Related devices, systems, and/or methods are described. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165109 | PATCH FOR SEALING RETINAL BREAKS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Systems, apparatuses, and methods of and for an ophthalmic surgical system are disclosed. In an exemplary implementation, an ophthalmic surgical system includes a patch sized and shaped to seal a retinal break of an eye by preventing fluid from infiltrating a sub-retinal space when adhered to the retina surrounding the retinal break; and a delivery device including a cannula configured to maintain the patch in a furled state for passage through an incision in the eye, the delivery device actuatable to deploy the patch within a vitreous chamber of the eye. In another exemplary implementation, an ophthalmic surgical method includes damaging tissue around a retinal break; delivering, into the vitreous chamber, a patch sized and shaped to seal the retinal break; positioning the patch on the retina surrounding the retinal break; and affixing the patch to the retina such that the patch prevents fluid from infiltrating a sub-retinal space. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165110 | OPHTHALMIC IMPLANT FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES - Described are implantable therapeutic devices, systems and methods to treat a patient. The device includes a hollow refillable housing for implantation within the posterior segment of an eye through a penetration in the sclera including a proximal retention structure protruding outward from a proximal end region of the housing, an access portion opening, and a penetrable barrier positioned at least in part within the access portion opening, the penetrable barrier configured to be repeatedly penetrated. A rigid porous structure is positioned within a region of the housing away from the access portion opening into a reservoir chamber extends along an axis between the penetrable barrier and the porous structure includes a volume sized to deliver therapeutic amounts of a therapeutic agent to the eye for an extended period of time. A cover is coupled to at least an upper surface of the proximal retention structure. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165111 | TRANS-SCLERA PORTAL FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - A portal through the sclera for delivery of an effective amount of therapeutic agent to the back of the eye. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165112 | TRANS-SCLERA PORTAL FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - A portal through the sclera for delivery of an effective amount of therapeutic agent to the back of the eye. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165113 | INTRAOCULAR DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - Injection devices for delivering pharmaceutical compositions into the eye are described. Some devices include a resistance component for controllably deploying an injection needle through the eye wall. The resistance component may be disposed on a removable injector attachment or on a portion of the injection device housing. Other devices may include a filter for the removal of air, infectious agents, and/or other particulate matter from the composition before the composition is injected into the eye. Related methods and systems comprising the devices are also described. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165114 | UNI-PORT HYBRID GAUGE SURGICAL APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Systems, apparatuses, and methods include a surgical apparatus with a handle for grasping by a user and a multi-function surgical portion extending therefrom. The multi-function surgical portion may include an illuminator portion arranged to provide illumination to a surgical region of a patient during a surgical procedure, and tissue-treating portion coaxially aligned with the illuminator portion. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165115 | STEERABLE LASER PROBE - A steerable laser probe may include a handle having a handle distal end and a handle proximal end, a housing sleeve disposed in an inner bore of the handle configured to project a distance from the handle distal end, an optic fiber disposed in the housing sleeve, a shape memory sleeve disposed over a distal end of the optic fiber, and a light source configured to connect to a proximal end of the optic fiber. The shape memory sleeve may be configured to curve the distal end of the optic fiber at an angle, e.g., 90 degrees, when the shape memory sleeve is not contained within the housing sleeve. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165116 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods of the present application can accelerate and reduce medical complications associated with healing of amputation wounds. The devices and methods utilize a compression structure and negative pressure to cause the amputation wound to preferentially close from the deepest portion of the wound to the shallowest portion. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165117 | COMPRESSIVE OXYGEN DIFFUSIVE WOUND DRESSINGS - Oxygen diffusive wound dressings and methods of manufacturing and use are described herein. The wound dressing may generally provide a ready supply of oxygen to a wound being treated via one or more oxygen conduits which are designed to pass oxygen from ambient air or other oxygen reservoirs into proximity to the wound, and may also provide for exudate removal through transecting channels in fluid communication with both the wound surface and a hydrophilic absorbent material. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165118 | Lip and/or Nose Bandage - The invention is directed to a bandage, particularly a lip and/or nose bandage for use on wounds (surgical or traumatic), scratches, sores, cold sores, blisters, fever blisters, ulcers, pimples, lesions, and burns. The lip and/or nose bandage comprises a base sheet layer (on one end associated with at least one skin adhesive); a dressing layer; and either or both of: (the same base sheet layer) on the other end associated with at least one mucosal adhesive; and/or a malleable layer positioned between the base sheet and dressing layers. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165119 | Apparatuses and Methods for Transferring and Bonding Substrates - A method and apparatus for mechanically deforming a substrate assembly. The substrate assembly may advance toward a bonder apparatus. The bonder apparatus may rotate about an axis of rotation. The bonder apparatus may include a plurality of manifolds positioned about the axis of rotation. The substrate assembly may be advanced onto the bonder apparatus such that the substrate assembly is disposed on the plurality of manifolds. Fluid may be passed to the manifolds onto which the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion of the substrate assembly are disposed. The manifolds may heat the fluid and the heated fluid may be released onto the trailing edge portion and the leading edge portion of the substrate assembly. The heated portion of the substrate assembly may then be bonded forming a seam. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165120 | Apparatuses and Methods for Transferring and Bonding Substrates - A substrate assembly is mechanically deformed to form various products. In part, the substrate assembly may advance toward a bonder apparatus. The bonder apparatus rotates about a longitudinal axis and includes a plurality of manifolds. The plurality of manifolds allow for substrate assemblies including different process product pitches to be processed on a single bonder apparatus. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165121 | Apparatuses and Methods for Transferring and Bonding Substrates - A method and apparatus for mechanically deforming a substrate assembly. The substrate assembly may advance toward a bonder apparatus. The bonder apparatus may rotate about an axis of rotation and is configured to radially traverse based on the process product pitch of the substrate assembly. The bonder apparatus may include a plurality of manifolds positioned about the axis of rotation. The substrate assembly may be advanced onto the bonder apparatus such that the substrate assembly is disposed on the plurality of manifolds. The manifolds may heat fluid and release the same onto the trailing edge portion and the leading edge portion of the substrate assembly. The heated portion of the substrate assembly may then be bonded forming a seam. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165122 | CLEANING LIQUID ABSORBING TOOL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A surgical fluid-absorbing instrument to enable absorption of an amount of fluid several times as large as by a conventional surgical sponge system and to substantially decreased the times of changing surgical sponges during surgery. A tip sponge part, a retaining sponge part for absorbing the fluid, provided on a position continued from the tip sponge part, and a tubular handle part in which the tip sponge part is loaded are provided. At least the retaining sponge part is water-absorbing. The water-absorbing sponge may be compressed in one direction and solidified, or the water-absorbing sponge may extended in one direction and swollen. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165123 | Absorbent item having indicators for the differential detection of urine and faeces - The invention relates to a disposable absorbent item comprising an absorbent core, lateral leg elastics, a front band, a back elastic, and adhesive tape at the ends of the back elastic, characterised in that a pair of tapes are provided on the external part of the absorbent core, wherein one tape presents an indicator for detecting urine with a pH between 3 and 5, and the other tape presents said indicator in an acid solution for detecting faeces, thereby permitting a differential identification of urine and faeces. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165124 | WEARABLE ARTICLE HAVING ELASTIC BELT - The present disclosure relates to wearable articles having an elastic belt having arrays of elastic bodies. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165125 | LEG GASKETING CUFF WITH TACKIFIER-FREE ADHESIVE - An article comprising a leg gasketing system comprising a tackifier-free adhesive. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165126 | WEARABLE ARTICLE HAVING ELASTIC BELT - Disclosed is a wearable article comprising a main body and a ring-like elastic belt comprising a front belt and a back belt. At least some of the elastic bodies may be arranged in an array, the array defined as meeting: a) one array is formed by 2-10 elastic bodies; b) each elastic body within one array is disposed in an inner-interval between each elastic body of 2-4 mm; and c) one specific array disposed in an extra-interval between at least one neighboring elastic bodies outside the specific array of greater than the inner-interval. Further, the front belt may comprise at least 5 arrays. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165127 | WEARABLE ARTICLE HAVING ELASTIC BELT - Disclosed is a wearable article comprising a main body and a ring-like elastic belt comprising a front belt and a back belt. At least some of the elastic bodies may be arranged in at least 2 sets of a concentrated array defined as meeting: a) one concentrated array is formed by 2-4 elastic bodies; b) each elastic body within one concentrated array is disposed in an inner-interval between each elastic body of 2-4 mm; and c) one specific concentrated array disposed in an extra-interval between at least one neighboring elastic body outside the specific concentrated array of less than 8 mm. The entirety of the length of the belt side edge of the front belt may be seamed with a certain length of the belt side edge of the back belt to define a seam length LS. The front and back belts may each divided into 4 zones wherein at least 2 concentrated arrays are disposed on each of the front waist zone, the back waist zone, and the front leg zone. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165128 | WEARABLE ARTICLE HAVING ELASTIC BELT - The present disclosure relates to wearable articles having an elastic belt having arrays of elastic bodies. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165129 | WEARABLE ARTICLE HAVING ELASTIC BELT - Disclosed is a wearable article comprising a main body and a ring-like elastic belt comprising a front belt and a back belt. At least some of the elastic bodies may be arranged in at least 2 sets of a concentrated array defined as meeting: a) one concentrated array is formed by 2-4 elastic bodies; b) each elastic body within one concentrated array is disposed in an inner-interval between each elastic body of 2-4 mm; and c) one specific concentrated array disposed in an extra-interval between at least one neighboring elastic body outside the specific concentrated array of less than 8 mm. The entirety of the length of the belt side edge of the front belt may be seamed with a certain length of the belt side edge of the back belt to define a seam length LS. The front and back belts may each divided into 4 zones wherein at least 2 concentrated arrays are disposed on the front proximal tummy zone or the back distal tummy zone. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165130 | BELTED STRUCTURE WITH TACKIFIER-FREE ADHESIVE - Pull-on disposable absorbent articles comprising an elastomeric belt and comprising substantially tackifier-free adhesives. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165131 | Elastic Core Composite or Assembly, and a System and Method for Making the Elastic Composite Assembly - Described herein is an elastic core assembly having a base nonwoven layer, a top nonwoven layer, and a plurality of spaced apart elastics sandwiched therebetween. The elastics are secured to one or both layers and form therewith, a plurality of elongated spaces wherein SAP material is deposited. Also described are s system and method of making the elastic core composite or assembly, and a disposable absorbent article incorporating the elastic core assembly. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165132 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH COLOR MATCHED SURFACES - A disposable absorbent article having a backsheet, a topsheet and an absorbent element. The topsheet, backsheet, and the absorbent element has an imparted color in which each of the imparted colors for the aforementioned elements are color matched. Color matching exists when the colors are contained within a specified CIELab color space volume, have a specified hue difference, or have a total color difference. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165133 | ABSORBENT CORE WITH TACKIFIER-FREE ADHESIVE - An article with an absorbent core comprising a fiberized net structure comprising a substantially tackifier-free adhesive. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165134 | ARTICLE COMPRISING ODOR CONTROL COMPOSITION - Absorbent articles comprising odor control compositions that are not visible from the outside of the article due to placement on or next to the absorbent core wrap. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165135 | Emergency Lift and Transport System - A mechanical lift features the low profile of a traditional wood and cloth cot stretcher allowing patients to be easily rolled or moved upon a flat surface. An integrated mechanical lift system then lifts a patient to a raised position without need for manual lifting. The lift allows patients to be moved and transported without back strain to health care workers or first responders. The lift may be raised by the mechanical movement or expansion of a piston. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165136 | Emergency Lift and Transport System - A lift system | 2017-06-15 |
20170165137 | Secure Transfer Ramp for Car to wheelchair - Transfer ramp for Car to wheelchair. This new design safely helps transfer someone from or to the car or wheelchair is disclosed. My design is self-supporting between the seat, car frame and floorboard ledge. It is only supported from the car side. The person can actually sit on the edge of the board before sliding over to the wheelchair. It is more of a platform then a transfer board. It is more fixed then a standard transfer board. This designs minimizes the 12″ gap that we had when using the standard wood transfer board. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165138 | LOWER LEG ELEVATION AND SUPPORT DEVICE - A lower leg elevation and support device for elevating and supporting a lower leg includes a lift and a plurality of wedges. The lift and each wedge having a thick end, a thin end, a bottom, a top, and a pair of opposing sides. The tops, the bottoms and the thick ends are substantially rectangular. The opposing sides are triangular, such that the lift and the wedges are cuneal. A slot extends from the thick end of the lift to proximate to the thin end of the lift, defining an upper section and a lower section of the lift. Each wedge is insertable into the slot, elevating the upper section of the lift relative to the lower section of the lift. A plurality of fasteners is configured to secure the lift to a leg of a user. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165139 | ASSISTIVE DEVICE, AND METHOD OF USE - An assistive device having: a chassis; a handle assembly pivotally attached to said chassis, said chassis comprising a handle chassis portion for receiving a handle assembly and a platform chassis portion extending from said handle chassis portion with a standing platform; a locking mechanism operable to place and lock said handle assembly into a plurality of positions; a lever mechanism coupled to said locking mechanism to actuate said locking mechanism; and wherein said plurality of positions correspond to one of a loading position, an upright position and a storage position. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165140 | DISPOSABLE BEDPAN - A disposable bedpan having a bedpan with a base and a sidewall. The sidewall has at least one lateral support. A cover has a cover base. The cover mounts upon the bedpan when assembled to support a user thereon. The bedpan collects human waste. The bedpan and the cover are for a single use, thus disposable. A plurality of the bedpan is stackable upon one another, and a plurality of the cover is stackable upon one another to be volumetrically efficient for carrying, transporting, and/or storage. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165141 | INCUBATOR WITH BUFFER | 2017-06-15 |
20170165142 | DEVICE FOR REPOSITIONING BONE FRACTURE FRAGMENTS - A device for repositioning bone fracture fragments is disclosed. The device has a carrier assembly and a first arm assembly attached to the carrier assembly, the first arm assembly configured to hold a first bone fracture fragment. The device also has a second arm assembly attached to the carrier assembly, the second arm assembly configured to hold a second bone fracture fragment. The device further has an actuator assembly configured to adjust the second arm assembly, and an operating assembly configured to control an adjustment of the second arm assembly via the actuator assembly. The operating assembly is a manually operatable operating assembly. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165143 | ADJUSTABLE POSITION LIMB SUPPORT FOR SURGICAL TABLES - A limb holder comprising: a mounting element comprising a spheroidal surface; a support rod mounted to the mounting element; a limb support element for receiving a limb of a patient, the limb support element being configured for mounting to the support rod; a mounting bracket for attachment to a surgical table; a clamping assembly for providing a clamping engagement about the spheroidal surface of the mounting element, the clamping assembly being configured for attachment to the mounting bracket, and the clamping assembly comprising an upper jaw and a lower jaw, wherein the upper jaw and the lower jaw are biased towards one another so as to provide the clamping engagement about the sphereoidal surface of the mounting element; and a release mechanism mounted to the support rod and connected to the clamping assembly for selectively releasing the clamping engagement of the clamping assembly about the sphereoidal surface of the mounting element, whereby to allow the mounting element to be repositioned relative to the clamping assembly and hence allow the limb support element to be repositioned relative to the surgical table. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165144 | MOUSE-TYPE REHABILITATION EXERCISE DEVICE - A mouse-type rehabilitation exercise device includes a mouse body on which a hand is mounted, a wheel moving the mouse body, a first motor aligning a position of the wheel such that the mouse body moves to a desired direction, a second motor rotating the wheel such that the wheel aligned by the first motor moves to a desired position, a clutch disposed between the second motor and the wheel to enable and disable a power transmitting to the wheel from the second motor, and a controller controlling a driving of the first motor, the second motor, and the clutch. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165145 | Apparatus for Gait Training - An apparatus ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170165146 | MEDICAL KNEE WALKER - A knee walker for use as a walking aid by disabled persons includes multiple wheels operably coupled to a frame and a steering assembly. A knee pad is supported by the frame intermediate front and rear wheels to support a user's bent knee and lower leg thereon. A suspension or shock absorbing assembly is disposed intermediate the knee rest pad and the frame. The knee walker is adjustable to accommodate users of varying sizes. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165147 | A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NAVIGATION INFORMATION - A system and method for providing navigation information including the steps of detecting a proximate object to a referenced location, transmitting the referenced location to the proximate object, wherein the referenced location is arranged to be processed to derive a location of the proximate object, and where guidance information is available for the referenced location, transmitting the guidance information to the proximate object. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165148 | Float the ball - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to targeting young people to enjoy a fun activity while improving their eye power. The principals of the game include eye exercises based on previous procedures. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165149 | Clitoral Stimulation Apparatus - A pillow-like bisected ellipsoid shape clitoral stimulation apparats is introduced for use during missionary style intercourse. This non-mechanical stimulation apparatus is unique over conventional art providing a user with a solid yet yielding device with physical characteristics conducive for use during intercourse while comfortably providing desired pressure to the clitoris. The device is designed for direct pressure to the clitoris while providing a soft sensation against the body when the woman is under the man. Unlike most clitoral stimulation devices made of hard solid materials, the present invention offers enough direct pressure without the rigid attributes that can cause discomfort when used during intercourse. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165151 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE REMOVAL OF DRUGS - A device detects the removal of drugs from a drug blister pack. The device contains a base for receiving the drug blister pack which has a base surface which is configured for contact with the electrically conducting, metal foil that closes the pockets. In the region of the pockets, the base has holes that are configured for the passage of the drugs present in the pocket. In the region of the holes one transmitting coil and at least two receiving coils are each arranged and extend around the respective hole. The receiving coils are associated with each other with respect to the transmitting coil and are arranged such that when the foil resting against the base in the region of the respective hole is undamaged the difference of the voltages induced in the receiving coils by an electric current in the transmitting coil lies below a predetermined threshold value. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165152 | DENTAL COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF - A dental composition comprising a polymerizable monomer (1), initiator, filler component(s) in an amount of more than about 20 wt.-%, wt.-% with respect to the whole weight of the composition, the polymerizable monomer (1) being characterized as follows: having exactly two (meth)acrylate reactive moieties, having an unsymmetrical backbone as linkage between the (meth)acrylate reactive moieties, the two (meth)acrylate reactive moieties being attached onto the unsymmetrical monomer backbone as alkyl esters, the unsymmetrical backbone comprising one aromatic moiety of the phenolic type, the polymerizable monomer (1) not containing an acidic moiety, other atoms than carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen, a bisphenol moiety. The invention is also directed to the use of the dental composition as or for producing a dental filling material, dental cement, crown and bridge material, inlay, onlay, veneer, orthodontic device or dental mill blank | 2017-06-15 |
20170165153 | COMPOSITION BASED ON A LIPOPHILIC ORGANIC SCREENING AGENT AND A FILLER - The present invention relates to a composition, in particular an anti-sun composition, which is preferably solid, in particular in the form of a loose or compact powder, comprising: a) at least one pulverulent phase present in a content greater than or en equal to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, b) at least one liquid fatty phase comprising at least one lipophilic organic screening agent, in which the pulverulent phase comprises at least one filler having an oil absorption capacity, measured at the wet point, of greater than or equal to 70 ml/100 g and a size expressed as volume-average diameter of greater than or equal to 15 microns; and c) optionally at least one additional filler having either an oil absorption capacity, measured at the wet point, strictly less than 70 ml/100 g, or a size expressed as volume-average diameter strictly less than 15 microns, or both. The present invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for coating, in particular for making up, keratin materials, comprising at least the application to the surface of the keratin material, in particular the skin, in particular of the face, of at least one composition as previously defined. | 2017-06-15 |
20170165154 | WATER-BASED DISPERSION OF FINE INORGANIC POWDER PARTICLE HAVING HYDROPHOBIC AND ORGANIC TREATED SURFACE AND COSMETIC CONTAINING THE SAME - It is one of the objects of the present disclosure to provide a water-based dispersion prepare a stable O/W product having an ultralight shielding effect, and to provide a cosmetic having a good feeling and a strong water repellency for sweat and water, by blending the water-based dispersion to a cosmetic. | 2017-06-15 |