24th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210177615 | SUBTALAR JOINT REPLACEMENT DEVICE AND ARTHROPLASTY METHOD - A subtalar joint replacement is provided. The subtalar joint replacement device includes a talar component, a calcaneal component, and an insert that is movable relative to the calcaneal component. The insert can be joined to or integrally formed with the calcaneal component. A basic surgical technique for implanting the subtalar joint arthoplasty/replacement is also described. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177616 | MIDFOOT BONE REPLACEMENT IMPLANT - An implant for a human includes a body having a superior surface, an inferior surface, a distal surface, and a proximal surface. The proximal surface is configured to engage the talus and the calcaneus of an adult human, and the distal surface configured to engage at least the first and fourth metatarsals of the adult human. The distal surface has a largest distal height and a largest distal width that is greater than the largest distal height, and the proximal surface has a largest proximal height and a largest proximal width that is greater than the largest proximal height. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177617 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for treating a spine includes the steps of: creating a surgical pathway in a body along a first surgical approach to a surgical site including vertebral tissue; creating a surgical pathway in the body along a second surgical approach to the surgical site including the vertebral tissue; disposing a fulcrum with an intervertebral disc space of the vertebral tissue via the first surgical approach; and manipulating the vertebral tissue via the second surgical approach. Spinal implants, surgical instruments and systems are disclosed. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177618 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM WITH A BIASED TIP AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An expandable spinal implant includes a distal projection extending from only one side of the implant, ending in an anterior tip, the anterior portion and anterior tip defining an elongated distal end hook, which is wider than the proximal end. The distal end hook rotates around the spinal cord, aligning the implant with a desired pathway, then inserts into place in the disc space between the vertebrae. The elongated widened distal end hook provides a TLIF approach, distributes loads, provides anterior rim engagement, and creates lordosis. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177619 | Enhanced Cage Insertion Assembly - A method of delivering a fusion cage to an intervertebral disc space bounded by adjacent vertebral endplates, comprising the step of delivering the fusion cage into the disc space without contacting its teeth to the vertebral endplates during delivery, wherein a sheath is interposed between a cage surface and the endplates to prevent contact therebetween during delivery. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177620 | POROUS COMPOSITE BIOMATERIALS AND RELATED METHODS - A composite material for use, for example, as an orthopedic implant, that includes a porous reinforced composite scaffold that includes a polymer, reinforcement particles distributed throughout the polymer, and a substantially continuously interconnected plurality of pores that are distributed throughout the polymer, each of the pores in the plurality of pores defined by voids interconnected by struts, each pore void having a size within a range from about 10 to 500 μm. The porous reinforced composite scaffold has a scaffold volume that includes a material volume defined by the polymer and the reinforcement particles, and a pore volume defined by the plurality of pores. The reinforcement particles are both embedded within the polymer and exposed on the struts within the pore voids. The polymer may be a polyaryletherketone polymer and the reinforcement particles may be anisometric calcium phosphate particles. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177621 | REGISTRATION TOOLS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A registration system including a bone pin guide and a bone pin clamp. The bone pin guide may include a guide body, a first guide including a first guide through-hole having a first longitudinal axis, and a second guide including a second guide through-hole having a second longitudinal axis. The bone pin guide may guide first and second bone pins into a bone via the first and second guides. The bone pin clamp may include a clamp body, first, second, and third clamp through-holes extending through the clamp body, a plurality of registration indents defined on the clamp body, and a clamping mechanism including at least one adjustable fastener. The bone pin clamp may receive the first and second bone pins in the first and third clamp through-holes and guide a third bone pin into the bone via the second clamp through-hole. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177622 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method for treating a spine comprises the steps of: inserting a surgical instrument into a tissue cavity, the surgical instrument including an image guide oriented relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the surgical instrument relative to the tissue cavity; displaying a selected configuration with a distal end of the surgical instrument in the tissue cavity; tracking movement of the selected configuration in the tissue cavity with a tracking device that communicates with a processor to generate data for display of the movement; and determining a volume of the tissue cavity based on the data. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177623 | In-Situ Additive Implants - Methods for growing spinal implants in situ using a surgical additive-manufacturing system. In one aspect, the method includes positioning a dispenser at least partially within an interbody space, between a first patient vertebra and a second patient vertebra. The method includes maneuvering the dispensing component within the space to deposit printing material forming an interbody implant part, positioning the dispensing component adjacent the vertebrae, and maneuvering the dispenser adjacent the vertebrae to deposit printing material on an exterior surface of each vertebrae and in contact with the interbody implant part forming an extrabody implant part connected to the interbody implant part and vertebrae, yielding the spinal implant grown in situ connecting the first vertebra to the second vertebra. The extrabody part can be printed around anchors affixed to the vertebrae, and the anchors may be printed in the process. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177624 | IN-SITU ADDITIVE EXPANDABLE IMPLANTS - Embodiments of the present disclosure include in-situ formed or in-situ-manufactured expandable cages, expandable implants, and additive-manufacturing systems for printing spinal implants in-situ, and methods for printing the same. Some embodiments may include a robotic subsystem including scanning and imaging equipment configured to scan a patient's anatomy. Some embodiments may further include an armature having a dispensing component configured to dispense at least one printing material and a controller. The controller may be configured to control the scanning and imaging equipment to determine a target alignment of a patient's spine, and develop in-situ-forming instructions including an in-situ relocation plan. In some embodiments, the in-situ-forming instructions may be based on the target alignment of the patient's spine and an interbody access space which may only partially provide access to a disc space between adjacent vertebra of the patients spine. The controller may execute the in-situ-forming instructions to form an interbody cage. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177625 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF ARTHROSIS OR OSTEOARTHRITIS IN A JOINT OF A MAMMAL OR HUMAN PATIENT - A proposed treatment of arthrosis/osteoarthritis in a joint of a mammal or human patient involves deposing a liquid material on at least one damaged surface of the joint. To accomplish this, a reservoir ( | 2021-06-17 |
20210177626 | COMPACT WRIST ROTATOR AND FLEXOR - The present disclosure is directed to a compact wrist rotator and flexor mechanism for use with a prosthetic hand. The wrist rotator and flexor uses a set of motors to provide a driven mechanism having two degrees of freedom, a wrist rotation and a wrist flexion. The rotator uses a motor with an inverted shaft gearbox combined with a worm gear and a face gear transmission to generate continuous and non-backdrivable rotation. The rotator is integrated into a flexor that uses a lead screw acting as a linear actuator to provide strong non-backdrivable flexion and extension. Due to the arrangement of the drives, the resulting wrist rotator and flexor mechanism has a low and compact profile. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177627 | Prosthetic Partial Fingers - Various embodiments of the present invention generally relate to prosthetic partial finger designs that can mimic the last two joints of the finger. Some embodiments include a proximal phalange, a distal phalange coupled to the proximal phalange, and a knuckle track (e.g., formed in an arc). The knuckle track can be moveably coupled to the proximal phalange an may include multiple teeth formed on which the proximal phalange slides along. A ratcheting mechanism can contact the multiple teeth to allow sliding in only a first direction while the ratcheting mechanism is engaged. Some embodiments include a release mechanism (e.g., a button) configured to disengage the ratcheting mechanism from the multiple teeth to allow the distal phalange to slide in a second direction. In some embodiments, the device may include a spring-back capability that automatically extends the finger after reaching full finger flexion, enabling one-handed use. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177628 | Prosthetic Foot Cover System Using Pressure Chambers - A prosthetic foot cover device with a pressure chamber is described. The prosthetic foot cover may include a lattice framework formed to replace a human foot. An open cavity may be formed in the lattice framework, which is sized and shaped to contain a prosthetic foot. A pressure chamber may be disposed in the lattice framework. A first one-way check valve is provided for the pressure chamber to allow air to be expelled from the pressure chamber and to generate a negative pressure within the pressure chamber as an amputee uses the prosthetic foot and the lattice framework. A remnant limb socket may be connected to the pressure chamber. A negative pressure may be developed in the remnant limb socket as air is pulled from the remnant limb socket into the pressure chamber. A method for additive manufacture of a prosthetic foot cover device is also described. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177629 | ADJUSTABLE SOCKET SYSTEM - An adjustable socket system includes first and second shell components and first and second longitudinal supports connected to a base. The socket system is movable between an open configuration to loosen the fit of the socket system, and a closed configuration to secure the fit of the socket system on residual limb received therein. A tightening system includes a tensioning unit having a handle defining a moment arm rotatable about a rotation axis, and a tensioning element operatively coupled to the handle via a movable connection point located and protected between the first shell component and the first support and to the shell components via a control point. Rotation of the handle displaces the movable connection point and the tensioning element relative to the control point to move the socket system to the closed configuration. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177630 | METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING A STRUCTURAL HYDROGEL POLYMER DEVICE - The present invention relates generally a manufacturing process which results in a completely hydrogel polymer device that maintains lumen patency which allows for numerous applications. One or more physical post-implantation dimensions of the device can be controlled by placing it in a solution that has a predetermined osmolarity and/or pH. In addition, the device can deliver an absorbed therapeutic agent to a target anatomical site. Alternatively, the device can function as a selective membrane to selectively absorb one or more target molecules from a body fluid. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177631 | STENT DELIVERY DEVICE, STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND METHOD - For the purpose of placing a stent at a position where the digestive tract wall and the bile duct wall are more reliably brought into close contact, provided is a stent delivery device including an inner shaft having a longitudinal axis and a tubular outer sheath through which the inner shaft is inserted so as to be movable along the longitudinal axis, wherein the inner shaft includes a fixing mechanism that fixes a distal-end section of a stent extended in accordance with relative movement of the inner shaft and the outer sheath, to the inner shaft in a releasable manner. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177632 | METHOD OF IMPLANTING AN INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON - A method includes providing an inflatable implant formed of a flexible polymer material, suitable for residence in the body. The implant includes a slit valve provided in its wall. The slit valve includes an elastomeric valve body with an open internal chamber being in fluid communication with a proximal opening of the valve, a concave section at its distal end, and a normally closed slit in a solid portion of the valve body connecting the concave section and the distal. end of the valve body. An inflation tube having an injection tip with a distal end and an insertion stop is provided. The injection tip is inserted into the internal chamber of the slit valve until the insertion stop positively engages the proximal opening. Then, the implant with the inflation tube is delivered to a body cavity. Once delivered, fluid is introduced through the inflation tube and into the implant. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177633 | CLAMP INSTALLATION TOOL - A clamp installation tool is provided. The tool may include a longitudinal main body, a selectable retention mechanism, and a tip manipulation member. The longitudinal main body may have an elongate member with a longitudinal support platform to support a clamp. The selectable retention mechanism may have a plurality of bosses to be received into corresponding apertures of the clamp, and the tip manipulation member may be coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal main body and arcuately articulable relative to the longitudinal main body. The tool may be operable to install a clamp inside a body cavity. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177634 | Fastening strip for knee bandage - A fastening strip for knee bandage includes a holding part at a first end; an insertion part at a second end; and a flexible tape section having a first end formed with the holding part and a second end formed with the insertion part. The flexible tape section has two symmetric, wavy sides. The holding part is cross-shaped. The insertion part is flat and shaped as a triangle. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177635 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING THE SAME - An orthopedic device has various frame elements concealed by a sleeve defining pockets into which such frame elements are located. The orthopedic device includes a strap tightening assembly adapted to secure a plurality of straps simultaneously. The frame may include flexible edge features located along a periphery thereof. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177636 | Adjustable-Footplate, Equinus Brace With Toe Wedge - Devices and processes used to treat ankle conditions. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a brace and the corresponding method of use to treat ankle conditions by stretching the Gastrocnemius muscle, soleus muscle, and plantaris muscle. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177637 | POSTURE CORRECTION BRACE - One aspect of the invention provides a back brace including: a first shoulder strap and a second shoulder strap, wherein each shoulder strap comprises at least a dorsal end; a waist belt configured to extend circumferentially around an object; and a pulley system. The pulley system includes: a set of thoracic pulley wheels coupled to the dorsal ends of the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap; a set of lumbar pulley wheels coupled to a center portion of the waist belt; and at least one cord looped around the set of lumbar pulley wheels and the set of thoracic pulley wheels. The thoracic pulley wheels travel proximally towards the set of lumbar pulley wheels when a free end of the cord is pulled. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177638 | BACK SUPPORT BELT - The invention relates to a back support belt system, in particular a back orthosis or reclination orthosis for the treatment and prevention of back problems. The system comprises a pelvis strap and two independent left and right shoulder straps extending therefrom, those shoulder straps crossing each other in the back and ribcage region and being connected to the pelvis strap via tension straps, for simultaneously tensioning the pelvis strap and the shoulder straps. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177639 | A SPLINT-ARMORED BANDAGE AND A METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - A bandage for fixation of a limb is disclosed, the bandage comprising at least one flexible, thermoplastic polymer splint which is shaped and in plasticized condition attached to the surface of a longitudinal strip of fabric which is elastic in its length direction, the fabric and splint having a length sufficient for wrapping in layers about a limb. The splint is formed to the shape of a wave wherein adjacent splint ribs are interconnected at a wave crest or a wave trough respectively, wherein at least one of the wave crests and the wave troughs is located near, i.e. in the region of, a longitudinal edge of the strip of fabric. A method for manufacture of the splint-armored bandage is likewise disclosed. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177640 | Anatomical Ring Device With Differentially Stretchable Sections - An anatomical ring device for attachment to a penis includes a closed ring body defining an interior opening that is shaped and sized to receive a penis. The ring body may include two or more high-stretch sections separating two or more low-stretch sections of the ring body. The low-stretch sections may include a material that is substantially less stretchable than a material that comprises the high-stretch sections. In an embodiment, the low-stretch sections may include two or more stiffeners disposed in the ring body. In an embodiment, the high-stretch sections may include areas of the ring body that are situated between the stiffeners. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177641 | An Adhesive Wafer with a Neutralizer Matrix - An adhesive wafer for an ostomy device, the wafer comprising a skin-facing adhesive layer, a backing layer on the non-skin-facing side of the adhesive layer, and a hole for accommodating a stoma. On the central portion of the backing layer is located a release layer being configured to release a neutralizer. The neutralizer is capable of neutralizing or at least minimizing the level of skin or adhesive aggressiveness of the output. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177642 | ACCESSORY DEVICE OF MEDICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS FOR ISSUE IDENTIFICATION - An accessory device ( | 2021-06-17 |
20210177643 | External-Catheter Kits With Step-By Step Instructions, And Methods Thereof - External catheters, external catheter-related components, external-catheter kits with step-by-step instructions, and methods thereof providing a standardized system for application and management of such catheters. In one embodiment, an external-catheter kit can include one or more external catheters, a cleansing kit, and step-by-step instructions for using the external-catheter kit. The cleansing kit can include one or more individually wrapped towelettes for at least anatomical cleansing before application of any external catheter of the one or more external catheters. The step-by-step instructions for using the external-catheter kit can include step-by-step instructions for the anatomical cleansing, external-catheter application, and external-catheter management subsequent to the external-catheter application. The one or more external catheters can be selected from male external catheters and female external catheters. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177644 | FEMALE URINE DEVICE - A female urine device includes a shell portion and a spout portion. The shell portion includes a bottom wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a rear wall integrally connected to define a trough shaped inner chamber. A forward opening is defined by forward ends of the walls. An upper rim is defined by upper ends of the walls. The spout portion extends forward from the forward opening of the shell portion. A portion of the female urine device is phosphorescent. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177645 | Hannah Cervical Cup - A cervical cup includes a body having a flange and a vacuum port so that application of a vacuum to the port will secure the cervical cup to a cervix disposed inside of the body of the cup. Example of the disclosed methodology to treat preterm birth includes inserting of a cervix into a cervical cup and applying a vacuum to a vacuum port of the cervical cup so as to secure the cervical cup to the cervix. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177646 | INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE - A method for promoting contraception by placing a contraceptive device within a uterus without blocking fallopian tubes may involve advancing a distal end of a delivery device through a cervix, advancing the contraceptive device comprising an elongate shape memory member out of the distal end of the delivery device and into the uterus, and limiting inferior migration of the contraceptive device within the uterus. Inferior migration may be limited by allowing the contraceptive device to assume a shape, when subjected to pressure that tends to cause a downward migration of the device within the uterus, in which an expandable middle portion of the device is expanded to contact the inner wall of the uterus and thus limit the downward migration of the device. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177647 | 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. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177648 | CONTROLLER FOR DRY EYE TREATMENT SYSTEMS - Controllers for 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 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. A controller is in communication with the one or more strips and is programmable to monitor a temperature of the one or more strips to provide a treatment therapy above a threshold temperature of, e.g., 39° C., and below a maximum temperature of, e.g., 48° C., over a treatment period of 12 minutes. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177649 | Three-Dimensional Image Guided Scanning Irradiation Device for Targeted Ablation, Stimulation, Manipulation, Molecular Delivery and Physiological Monitoring - The present invention generally relates to an image-guided laser irradiation device for targeted ablation, stimulation, molecular delivery and therapy. Specifically, the invention relates to application of the device in therapies needing precise and targeted removal of a sample, or delivery of impermeable molecules for therapeutic outcome. More specifically, the invention relates to the application of the device in the therapy of visual disorders. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177650 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR DELIVERING FLUIDS TO THE EYE AND METHODS OF USE - A device for delivering a volume of fluid to an eye including a base having a drive mechanism and a disposable fluid cartridge configured to releasably couple to the base to form the device. Related systems, devices, compositions, and methods of use are provided. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177651 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CORNEAL CROSS-LINKING - The disclosure provides a system that may: receive data associated with multiple locations associated with a cornea of an eye; adjust at least one lens, based at least on diameter information of the data associated with at least one of the multiple locations, to set a diameter of a laser beam; and for each location of the multiple locations: determine if the eye has changed from a first position to a second position; if the eye has not changed from the first position to the second position, adjust, based at least on the location, at least one mirror; if the eye has changed from the first position to the second position, adjust, based at least on the location and based at least on the second position, the at least one mirror; produce the laser beam; and direct the laser beam to the location for a period of time. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177652 | ADJUSTABLE STIFFENER FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - The present disclosure generally relates to microsurgical instruments having variable stiffness such as microsurgical instruments having variable stiffness for ophthalmic surgical procedures. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument includes a probe and a stiffener assembly. The stiffener assembly further includes a stiffener formed of a hollow tubular member substantially surrounding at least a portion of a length of the probe. Actuation of the stiffener along the length of the probe adjusts the stiffness of the probe, thus providing a user better control of the surgical instrument. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177653 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT SLEEVE FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - The present disclosure generally relates to surgical instruments having adjustable stiffness, and more particularly, surgical instruments having adjustable stiffness for ophthalmic surgical procedures. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument includes a probe, a slidable support sleeve, and a rotatable knob. A stiffness level of the probe may be adjusted by rotating the knob, thereby causing linear displacement of the support sleeve along a length of the probe. The knob may further include a dial depicting a series of settings representing different eye sizes and corresponding to preset positions of the support sleeve relative to the probe. Thus, a user may select an optimal stiffness of the probe for a particular eye size by rotating the knob to the corresponding setting. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177654 | IRRIGATION/ASPIRATION PUMP HEAD AND BLADDER DESIGN AND METHODS - A system for a surgical system is disclosed, comprising a system for distributing fluid in a surgical cassette, comprising a first pump head operable by a first drive shaft and a second pump head operable by a second drive shaft, wherein the second drive shaft is at least partially enclosed by the first drive shaft. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177655 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ULTRASONIC POWER DELIVERY IN A SURGICAL SYSTEM - The disclosed apparatus, system and method may include at least a phacoemulsification surgical console having a customizable non-linear custom phacoemulsification mode. The apparatus, system and method may include an ultrasonic delivery tip; a foot pedal; and non-transitory computing code resident on a computing memory associated with a computing processor which, when executed by the processor, causes to be executed the steps of: receiving a percentage actuation of the foot pedal; calculating, including from a non-linear algorithm, a percentage actuation for the ultrasonic delivery tip corresponded to the received percentage foot pedal actuation; and dictating the calculated percentage actuation for the ultrasonic delivery tip actuation to the ultrasonic delivery tip. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177656 | OCULAR TISSUE PERFORATION DEVICE - An instrument to perforate ocular tissue can include a handle configured to be grasped by a user, the handle including a proximal handle end and a distal handle end and a dissection cannula configured for at least partial insertion into a patient eye, wherein the dissection cannula can include a proximal cannula end configured to interface with the handle, a distal cannula or trephine end including an opening into a cannula bore, and an indicator spaced from the distal cannula end at a spacing to indicate or control insertion depth of the distal cannula end into the eye. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177657 | OCULAR DEVICE FOR TREATING GLAUCOMA AND RELATED MINIMALLY INVASIVE GLAUCOMA SURGERY METHOD - A bypass device can be implanted into a body tissue to provide fluid channels through the body tissue. The bypass device includes an open tubular base, and a plurality of pronged features attached to the open tubular base, the pronged features being reconfigurable from a first position to a second position. In the first position the pronged features extend longitudinally along a plane of the open tubular base, and the pronged features are reconfigurable to the second position by flexing the pronged features relative to the tubular base, such that in the second position the pronged features are configured for insertion through the body tissue. The pronged features may be configured as opposing arrow-shaped tangs that are flexed to form tent structures that are insertable through the body tissue. The bypass device may be used in a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) for treating glaucoma to define fluid flow channels that permit aqueous humor to pass through the trabecular meshwork and into Schlemm's canal. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177658 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING INCISION DEPTHS IN EYES - The disclosure provides a system that may: determine first multiple focal point distances associated with respective multiple positions of a plane orthogonal to a laser beam; determine second multiple focal point distances associated with the respective multiple positions via for each position of the multiple positions: determine multiple intensity values associated with respective multiple interim focal point distances, each interim focal point distance greater than each focal point distance of the first multiple focal point distances associated with the position; determine an interim focal point distance respectively associated with a maximum intensity value; and determine a focal point distance as the interim focal point distance; and determine a depth of at least one incision in an eye based at least on differences between each of the second multiple focal point distances and each respective one of the first multiple focal point distances. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177659 | EYEWEAR FRAME WITH INTEGRAL ROLL-OFF SYSTEM - A goggle includes a frame, a lens, and a roll-off system. The frame has a first lateral end and an opposing second lateral end. The frame defines a lens cavity. The lens is disposed within the lens cavity of the frame. The roll-off system includes a first canister, a second canister, and an actuator mechanism. The first canister is at least partially integrally formed with the first lateral end of the frame. The first canister defines a first interior cavity configured to store a roll of film. The second canister is at least partially integrally formed with the opposing second lateral end of the frame. The second canister defines a second interior cavity configured to receive a strip of film from the roll of film. The actuator mechanism is configured to facilitate selectively dispensing the strip of film from the first canister across the lens to the second canister. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177660 | Negative Pressure Therapy Systems and Sponges - Negative pressure wound therapy sponges that are custom-fabricated to fit a given wound to be treated, corresponding methods of creating said sponges in situ or external to a wound, and related systems for performing negative pressure wound therapy using said sponges. Exemplary sponge embodiments may have pressure-sensing capabilities. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177661 | MULTI-MODULE DRESSING AND THERAPY METHODS - In one example, a system may include a first manifold module. The first manifold module may include a first manifold layer, a first silicone adhesive layer, a first perforated substrate, and a first acrylic adhesive layer. The first silicone adhesive layer may be disposed on a second surface of the first perforated substrate. The system may also include a second manifold module configured to be releasably secured to the first manifold module by the first silicone adhesive layer. The second manifold module may comprise a second manifold layer, a second silicone adhesive layer, a second perforated substrate, and a second acrylic adhesive layer. The second silicone adhesive layer may be disposed on a second surface of the second perforated substrate. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177662 | WOUND DRESSING WITH WELDED ELASTIC STRUCTURE - A wound dressing includes an inelastic absorbent layer, an elastic film, and a plurality of welds. The inelastic absorbent layer is configured to absorb wound fluid and has a first side and a second, wound-facing side. The elastic film is configured to elastically stretch when a stretching force is applied to the wound dressing and elastically recover when the stretching force is removed. The plurality of welds fix the elastic film to the first side of the inelastic absorbent layer such that the elastic film and the inelastic absorbent layer elastically stretch and elastically recover as a unit. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177663 | REDUCED-PRESSURE DRESSINGS EMPLOYING TISSUE-FIXATION ELEMENTS - A reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a distribution manifold that adheres to a tissue site to allow retention without external support. The distribution manifold includes a porous member and a tissue-fixation element. The tissue-fixation element maintains the porous member substantially adjacent to the tissue site while a sealing member is applied. In one instance, the tissue-fixation element is a soluble adhesive that partially covers either the tissue-facing side of the porous member or a tissue-facing side of a fluid-permeable substrate layer that is on the tissue-facing side of the porous member. Other systems, distributions manifolds, and methods are presented. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177664 | Method and Apparatus for a Perforable Absorbent Portion Bandage (PAP-B) for Avoidance of Constant Adhesive Removal - An apparatus for removing a dressing without removing an adhesive portion comprising: an absorbent central portion; an adhesive frame; the absorbent portion coupled to the adhesive frame by a perforated border; and the perforated border with a tab, whereby a user holds the tab and pulls in any one of a direction to loosen free the absorbent portion from the adhesive frame via the perforated border, thereby freeing the absorbent portion from an applied skin surface without a need for removing the adhesive frame from the applied skin surface for mitigating against a risk of MARSI, tube dislodgement, or any risk associated with constant adhesive tape removal from a skin surface during long-term wound or tube insertion dressing. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177665 | Disposable Absorbent Pants With Advantageous Stretch And Manufacturability Features, And Methods For Manufacturing The Same - A method for manufacturing a disposable absorbent pant includes forming an elasticized multilayer web and joining a third nonwoven web to it and optionally sandwiching leg and waist elastic members between one or more layers of the elasticized multilayer web and/or the third nonwoven web to form disposable absorbent pants. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177666 | RING-LIKE ELASTIC BELT WITH IMPROVED SIDE SEAMS - Disclosed is a ring-like elastic belt having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction comprising: a pair of side seams which join the lateral edges of the front belt and the back belt such that the front fold over and the back fold over cooperatively define a distal edge of the ring-like elastic belt, the side seam made by a hot air bond which at least partially melts material of the elastic laminate, the side seam having continuity of the melted material along the substantial entirety of its longitudinal dimension; wherein the side seam has a Belt Minimum Peel Strength of at least about 6N/25 mm, a Belt Maximum Peel Strength of no more than 18N/25 mm, and a Top Bottom Difference of no more than 15%, according to the measurements herein. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177667 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED FECAL MATTER CONTAINMENT FLAPS - An absorbent article can include a chassis including an absorbent body. The chassis can include a body facing surface. The absorbent article can also include a pair of body exudate containment flaps attached to the body facing surface of the chassis. The containment flaps can include a first portion located in the front portion of the absorbent article and chassis, and a second portion located in the rear portion of the absorbent article and chassis. The second portion of the containment flaps can have one or more properties that are different than one or more properties of the first portion of the containment flaps to reduce the lateral flow of body exudates out the sides of the absorbent article. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177668 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes: a topsheet including a projecting-and-depressed region; a backsheet; and an absorbent member arranged between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent article has a longitudinal direction that corresponds to a front-rear direction of a wearer and a width direction that is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. A plurality of slanting projections ( | 2021-06-17 |
20210177669 | FLEXIBLE AND COMPLIANT MECHANICALLY-DEFORMED NONWOVENS FOR USE IN ABSORBENT ARTICLES - A mechanically deformed nonwoven comprising a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from a first surface of the nonwoven and having openings c corresponding to the protrusions in a second surface of the nonwoven. The nonwoven has a Horizontal Bending Drop at 100 mm of at least 75 mm and a Z-Compliance Index of at least 50 mm | 2021-06-17 |
20210177670 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH HIGH ABSORBENT MATERIAL CONTENT - An absorbent article includes a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the article, a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet. The absorbent core includes a combination of superabsorbent polymer and cellulose fibers. The article further includes an acquisition-distribution layer; and at least one channel positioned within a layer located between the topsheet and the backsheet, the at least one channel being substantially free of fibers and superabsorbent polymer. An indentation occurs in at least one of the topsheet and the backsheet that correspond to the at least one channels when the article is loaded with fluid. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177671 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article comprises an absorbent core sandwiched between a liquid-permeable topsheet and a liquid-impermeable backsheet, wherein the absorbent core includes an absorbent component enclosed by a core cover including an upper side and a lower side, each side having a body facing surface and a garment facing surface, and a sealing arrangement for joining the upper and lower sides and including two channel sealings in the crotch portion defining a first channel sealing width and a second channel sealing width. The channel sealings are formed by an ultrasonic welding pattern including a plurality of welding spots and the garment facing surface of the upper core cover side and the body facing surface of the lower core cover side are coated with adhesive, provided that the areas of the channel sealings are free from adhesive. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177672 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A LOWER ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - An absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and a layer of absorbent material interposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the layer of absorbent material ( | 2021-06-17 |
20210177673 | METHOD OF MANAGING DIFFERENT STAGES IN A WOMEN'S LIFE - A method for managing different stages in a women's life, the stages related to the reproduction cycle of women. The method includes the steps of recognizing a plurality of stages in a women's life and preparing a kit for each stage. Each kit includes printed publications and healthcare products for use in the management of the stage. The printed publication includes information about the stage and instruction of using healthcare products. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177674 | DIAPER INCLUDING REMOVABLE WAISTBAND - The present disclosure relates to a diaper with removable waistbands, including a first diaper body disposed in an abdominal area, which is in front on a basis of a waist; removable waistbands, which are connected to both sides of the first diaper body, formed of a stretchable material and configured to be removable by perforated lines formed between the first diaper body and the removable waistbands; waistband Velcro portions provided at ends of the removable waistbands; a second diaper body which is connected to the first diaper body and disposed in a buttocks area, which is in rear on the basis of the waist; combination wings connected to both sides of the second diaper body; combination wing Velcro portions provided at ends of the combination wings; and wrinkle connection portions which connect the first diaper body and the second diaper body in a wrinkle manner. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177675 | FOUR-DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD - A system for measuring fluid absorption and retention properties of various samples having one or more materials, layers and/or articles. The system includes an optically or radiographically transparent fixture. The system enables measuring voxels having a grayscale value that demonstrate a difference in fluid densities and thereby enable the study of fluid flow and movement within and/or amongst various materials and articles in real time. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177676 | ABSORBENT PAD FOR A GARMENT - The present disclosure generally relates to an absorbent pad for use in a garment. The absorbent pad includes: a liquid impermeable barrier layer; a functional layer attached to the barrier layer, the functional layer comprising a liquid absorbent component; a liquid impermeable peripheral sealing element bonded to peripheries of the functional layer and barrier layer; and a peripheral attaching element having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion bonded to the peripheral sealing element. The second portion of the peripheral attaching element is detached from the peripheral sealing element and is arranged to be attached to a fabric body of the garment, thereby attaching the absorbent pad to the garment. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177677 | RAPID EVACUATION SLED FOR PATIENTS AND VICTIMS - Described is a bariatric version of foldup evacuation sled that includes a bottom sheet, a mattress disposed above the bottom sheet, and a support sheet disposed above the mattress. A margin stack including the bottom sheet and the support sheet forms a sandwiched margin left side and a sandwiched margin right side. The sled may further include a plurality of spinal boards disposed between the bottom sheet and the mattress. Wheel assemblies are mounted on each spinal board. The sled further includes a leg/torso cover coupled to the bottom sheet and dimensioned to substantially enclose legs and lower torso of the person when the leg/torso cover is folded upward over the person lying on the support sheet. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177678 | Cover Assembly - A cover assembly for a patient support including a top portion with the top portion defining a patient support surface and a sealing surface opposite the patient support surface. The cover assembly further includes a bottom portion defining a plurality of open face chambers with each open face chamber including a floor and a plurality of walls extending from the floor towards the top portion. Each open face chamber is connected to, and integral with, at least one additional open face chamber by a hinge. The sealing surface of the top portion covers the open face chambers and is coupled to the bottom portion at each hinge. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177679 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH LIFT ASSEMBLY - A patient support apparatus includes a frame supported relative to a floor, the frame configured to support a deck for supporting a patient thereon, and a lift assembly for raising or lowering the frame relative to the floor. The lift assembly includes lifting legs coupled to the frame and an actuator with a body and an extendible member. The actuator is mounted to one of the legs, rather than the frame, and mounted for linear movement with respect to the one leg, with the linear movement translated into rotational movement of the other leg by a link and crank arm arrangement. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177680 | SELECTIVE AIR SEGMENT CONTROL FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT MATTRESS - A patient support mattress generally comprises one or more air segments/air cells/air sections/air bladders in a head portion of the patient support mattress and a selective air control mechanism connected to one or more adjacent individual air segments supporting a head portion of a body of a patient. The one or more adjacent individual air segments are located at the head portion of the patient support mattress. The selective air control mechanism selectively deflates and/or inflates the one or more adjacent individual air segments of the plurality of air segments. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177681 | Cushion for Use After a Breast Operation - The invention relates to a cushion for use when lying in a prone position after breast surgery, the cushion ( | 2021-06-17 |
20210177682 | NON-RESTRAINING COLLAR - A non-restraining collar can include a unitary pillow having extending from a collar body first and second collar straps that extend opposite one another and terminate in respective distal ends separated by a space having a first distance in a relaxed state. The non-restraining collar can also include an elastically deformable spring member embedded in the unitary pillow, the elastically deformable spring member having portions extending into both of the first and second collar straps. The elastically deformable spring member can be deformed such that the first distance is increased to a second distance. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177683 | BASE MODULE, MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF THE MEDICAL SYSTEM - A base module is for a mobile medical system, designed to cover distances autonomously or semi-autonomously. The base module includes a chassis having a plurality of rolling bodies. The rolling bodies are mounted to rotate about axes of rotation and, via adjusting devices, are adjustable in the vertical direction such that each respective rolling body is movable between a first position, in which the respective rolling body is in contact with a floor area, and a second position, in which the respective rolling body is spaced apart from the floor area. A medical system includes a base module of an embodiment. A method for operation of the medical system is also disclosed. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177684 | BENCH ASSEMBLY FOR STRETCHING THE QUADRICEPS FEMORIS AND/OR HIP FLEXORS MUSCLES - A bench assembly that stretches and develops the quadriceps femoris and/or hip flexors muscle groups of a client with the help of a therapist or trainer. The bench assembly has a basal subassembly with a front member that faces the therapist. Extending rearwardly from the front member is a first side member. A rear member extends laterally from the first side member. Each of the front and rear members have an upwardly oriented column that extends from a bottom rail of the associated member. The columns underlie a client support pad on which the client may lie recumbent and face upwardly with his/her legs positioned towards the front member before a trainer applies a stretching regimen to the legs and/or hips. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177685 | ENDOSCOPY BAND WITH VISUAL INDICATOR TO ASSIST PLACEMENT - An endoscopy support apparatus that includes a primary wrap sized for placement around a subject's lower abdomen. At least one elastic strap extends from the primary wrap and is configured to extend across at least a portion of the primary wrap and to fasten to a third portion of the primary wrap to adjust the amount of pressure applied by the endoscopy support apparatus. The endoscopy support apparatus includes at least one visual indicator provided on the primary wrap or the at least one elastic strap that indicates placement of the endoscopy support apparatus relative to the subject or adjustment of the at least one elastic strap. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177686 | POWERED DEVICE TO BENEFIT A WEARER DURING SKIING - An exoskeleton system having an actuator unit configured to be coupled to a leg of a user. The actuator unit includes an upper arm and a lower arm that are rotatably coupled via a joint, the joint positioned at a knee of the user with the upper arm coupled about an upper leg portion of the user above the knee and with the lower arm coupled about a lower leg portion of the user below the knee; a fluidic actuator that extends between the upper arm and lower arm; and one or more fluid lines coupled to the fluidic actuator to introduce fluid to the fluidic actuator that causes force to be applied to the upper arm and lower arm. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177687 | SKIING EXOSKELETON CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of operating an exoskeleton system that includes obtaining a first set of sensor data from one or more sensors associated with one or more leg actuator units of an exoskeleton system during a user activity, the first set of sensor data indicating a first configuration state of the one or more actuator units; determining, based at least in part on the first set of obtained sensor data, to change configuration of the one or more leg actuator units to a second configuration state to support a user during the user activity; and introducing fluid to one or more fluidic actuators of the one or more leg actuator units to generate the second configuration state by causing the one or more fluidic actuators to apply force at the one or more actuator units. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177688 | VISUAL FIELD OBSERVATION TRAINING LENS - A visual field observation training lens is disclosed, along with corresponding training eyewear. An associated method for training visual observation toward a designated field of view is provided. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177689 | Eye exercising & monitoring method - A method for an eye exercise is to exercise various eye muscles to keep them active and in better shape. The method comprises of showing two visuals to a user wherein one of the two visuals is at closer proximity than other. Allowing the user to focus on the two visuals and monitoring the user's response to assure participation in the exercise. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177690 | Neonatal Chest Splint for Applying Negative Distending Pressure - The present invention relates to devices and methods for assisting breathing in a subject. In one embodiment, the device of the present invention is a splint that can be used to apply negative distending pressure, i.e., outward pull, to one or both of the chest walls and/or the abdomen of a subject. In certain embodiments, the splint comprises an air bladder that can be attached to the skin of the subject's chest and/or abdomen. When the air bladder is inflated, negative distending pressure is applied to the subject's chest and/or abdomen, thereby assisting or promoting respiration. In another embodiment, the splint comprises a piezoelectric material that when activated can provide negative distending pressure to the subject's chest and/or abdomen. In another embodiment, the subject is a neonate. In another embodiment, the inflated air bladder can apply a compressive force on the chest to facilitate expiration, and the removal of secretions in the airways. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177692 | PERCUSSIVE MASSAGE DEVICE WITH FORCE METER - A percussive massage device with a force meter that includes a housing, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, and a controller configured to obtain a voltage of the motor, generate a lookup table correlating voltage to force applied by the percussive massage device, and display a force magnitude corresponding to the obtained voltage using the lookup table. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177693 | Apparatus System and Method for Vibroacoustic Therapy of the Spinal Column - The apparatus comprises a controller; a spinal cradle rod; at least one vertebral module, the at least one vertebral module comprising at least one tension arm and at least one sensory pad, the at least one sensory pad comprising at least one emitter. The at least one vertebral module is in mechanical communication with and affixed to the spinal cradle rod; the at least one emitter is in electrical communication with the controller; and the controller provides input signals to the at least one emitter. The spinal cradle rod is the structural base of the therapeutic system and can be set to the proper curvature of the spine, and is adjustable according to the height and weight of the user. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177694 | SAUNA APPARATUS - This invention relates to a sauna with reduced dimensions such that the size, assembly time, material costs, and operating costs (e.g., power, heat, etc.) are reduced while still offering the end-user an enjoyable sauna experience. More particularly, various embodiments of the present invention relate to a sauna having a bottom surface, a top surface parallel to the bottom surface, and a front surface connecting the bottom surface to the top surface, wherein the front surface and bottom surface typically form an angle less than about 90°. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177695 | CABIN FOR STEAM-BATHING INDIVIDUALS - The invention relates to a cabin for steam-bathing individuals, into which fresh air is admitted and waste air is discharged during the operation, and steam is thereby admitted at least temporarily and foam is admitted simultaneously or alternately, so that the individuals located in said cabin are bathed simultaneously in steam and in foam. The simultaneous bathing of individuals in steam and in foam provides physical relaxation and cleanses the skin. A method for operating the cabin is also claimed. The foam is thereby admitted into the lower part of the cabin, and the steam is admitted into the upper part of the cabin. In a preferred embodiment of the method, the foam is admitted into the cabin at such a level that the individuals sitting on the seating area of the cabin sit in a carpet of foam. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177696 | EMERGENCY WASH SYSTEM - Apparatus and method for providing tempered water to an emergency wash system. Various embodiments include simple, reliable, low-cost flow regulators to reliably provide adequate emergency wash flows. Yet other embodiments include one or more features that consider the special needs of a person temporarily blinded, and include those persons having disabilities. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177697 | SLIDING TYPE MASSAGE APPARATUS - Disclosed is a sliding type massage apparatus. In more detail, the sliding type massage apparatus is configured so that an auxiliary portion supporting a lower body of a user slidably moves from a body portion supporting an upper body of the user and thus the auxiliary portion maintains horizontality while moving. To this end, there is provided a sliding type massage apparatus including a body portion configured to support an upper body of a user and an auxiliary portion connected to the body portion to be slidable in a longitudinal direction to support a lower body of the user. Here, the body portion includes first support members which are rotatable to support a bottom surface of the auxiliary portion when the auxiliary portion slides. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177698 | PILL CONTAINER - A pill container has at least one pair of compartment units. Each pair of compartment units has two compartment units and a connection portion being hollow and mounted between the compartment units to connect the two compartment units with each other. Each compartment unit has a compartment, a locking button, a lid, and a resilient pushing bar. The compartment is hollow and has a front wall and a rear wall connected with the connection portion. The locking button is formed on the front wall of the compartment. The lid is pivotally connected with the rear wall of the compartment to selectively close the compartment, is engaged detachably with the locking button, and has an inner surface facing the compartment. The resilient pushing bar is mounted in the connection portion, extends over the rear wall of the compartment, and abuts against the inner surface of the lid. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177699 | Injection Port For Connecting With A Medical Fluid Container And Methods For The Production Of Same - The present invention relates to an injection port for connecting with a container, such as a medical fluid container. The injection port includes a barrel, a septum, and a cap, which are sequentially formed via a three-shot injection molding process. The present invention further relates to an assembly that includes the injection port connected to a container. Further, the present invention relates to a method of making the injection port utilizing a three-shot injection molding process. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177700 | FILLING MACHINE - A filling machine for filling capsules a product comprises a plurality of operative stations for carrying out operations on the capsules, a movement device provided with seats for housing and moving the capsules through the operative stations; and a weighing station to weigh of the capsules and comprising a weighing unit and a transfer system to transfer the capsules from the movement device to the weighing unit and vice versa. The weighing unit comprises a gripping element coupled with a weighing cell and provided with a housing for receiving and holding the capsule to be weighed. The transfer system include a first transfer element to remove the capsule from the seat of the movement device and insert it in the housing to measure its weight, and a second transfer element to remove the body from the housing and insert it in the seat of the movement device, after the measurement. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177701 | CHILD RESISTANT AND AIRTIGHT CONTAINER - Disclosed herein are modular container systems having child-resistant containers, tray inserts and tray frames. Also disclosed are methods using the modular container systems and methods of storing substances in containers. The containers have a container base and a container cap and provide for child-resistant containers. A user can releasably remove the container cap from container base with a squeeze and lift sequence. For example, the user squeezes opposite sides of the container base, which releases a locking mechanism and allows for removal of the cap by lifting or pulling the container cap off from the container base. The components of the modular container system are modular and stackable. The modular system allow for organized, efficient, accessible and storage of the child-resistant containers. The modular container system also allows for easy counting, sorting and processing of the containers. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177702 | MEDICATION INTELLIGENT DEVICE - A medical intelligent device is for use with a medical jar. The medical jar defines an accommodating space for containing at least one medicine. The medication intelligent device includes a cover and an auxiliary medicine deliver. The cover is detachably mounted on the medical jar. The auxiliary medicine deliver is disposed on the cover and includes a main control chip and a medicine delivery gate electrically connected to the main control chip. The main control chip is used to move the gate between a closed position and an opened position relative to the cover. In the closed position, the medicine delivery gate closes the accommodating space. In the opened position, the medicine delivery gate opens the accommodating space. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177703 | Portable, Reusable Dispensing Assembly Having Multiple Operating Modes - A portable, reusable dispensing assembly having multiple operating modes is provided. The assembly includes a housing having a compartment which is refillable with an elongated medication strip having a plurality of dosage form packages spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the strip. A bi-directional, electromechanical actuator advances a first end of the strip from the compartment to a dose-ready area in the housing in a dispensing mode of the assembly and loads the strip into the compartment in a loading mode of the assembly. An actuator controller is configured to receive power and direction command signals to controllably supply DC power of a desired polarity to the actuator to control the operating mode of the assembly. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177704 | GASTROSTOMY CATHETER, INSERTION JIG SET, INSERTION JIG AND GASTROSTOMY CATHETER SET - The gastrostomy catheter includes a shaft in which a lumen is provided, a flexible bumper which is provided at a tip of the shaft, and a wire which has elasticity and can bias the bumper in a diameter-increasing direction and restricts deformation of the bumper in a diameter-decreasing direction. At least a portion on a tip side of the wire biases the bumper in the diameter-increasing direction or restricts the deformation of the bumper in the diameter-decreasing direction by the elasticity of the wire in a state in which the wire is disposed in the bumper. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177705 | PACIFIER FOR COOLING OF ORAL TISSUE - A pacifier for cooling of oral tissue including: a nipple having an outer shell forming an outer chamber which is configured to retain a first cooling medium having a freezing temperature below 0 degrees Celsius, an inner shell forming an inner chamber positioned inside the outer chamber and which is configured to retain a second cooling medium having a freezing temperature above the freezing point temperature of the first cooling medium to assist in chilling the first cooling medium; a handle coupled to a proximate end of the nipple; and a shield positioned between the handle and the proximate end of the nipple. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177706 | CHEW TOYS FOR CHILDREN - A toy with a ring-shaped body having multiple sections each forming a portion of the ring-shaped body and each having a tubular base portion. At least a first tab projects radially outward from the tubular base portion of a first section of the multiple sections. Surface features protrude from at least one of the first tab and the tubular base portion of at least one of the multiple sections. At least a first pressure sensor is embedded in the first tab and operates to activate a first electrical device in response to pressure applied to the first tab exceeding a pressure threshold. Activation of the first electrical device produces light, or sound, or vibrates. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177707 | FIBER CONTAINING HAIR STYLING COMPOSITION - The present disclosure concerns a hair styling composition comprising | 2021-06-17 |
20210177708 | SOLID MASK AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention provides a solid mask and a preparation method thereof. The solid mask includes a hydrophobic substrate layer and a nanofiber layer, the nanofiber layer has a three-dimensional structure and is electro-spun onto the hydrophobic substrate layer through uniaxial electrostatic spinning technology, and the nanofiber layer is prepared by the following food-grade raw materials in parts by mass: 10 to 30 parts of gelatin, 1 to 30 parts of soya bean lecithin and 0.1 to 10 parts of a functional substance. The present invention provides a solid mask, using gelatin and soya bean lecithin as the framework. The nanofiber layer is a three-dimensional laminate made of fibers having a diameter of a few hundred nanometers. The nanofiber layer has a membrane structure similar to the extracellular matrix. The raw materials of the solid mask are all food-grade raw materials or natural extracts. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177709 | OIL-IN-WATER EMULSION COMPOSITION AND COSMETIC PREPARATION - An oil-in-water emulsion composition which contains components (A), (B) and (C). (A) 30-70% by mass of a silicone resin composition which is a mixture that is obtained by mixing component (A-1) and component (A-2) at a specific mass ratio, and which has a viscosity of from 100 mm | 2021-06-17 |
20210177710 | ORAL RINSE COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING PATHOGENS UNDERLYING AND FOR TREATING PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND ORAL MALODOR IN THE CANINE - Formulations for preventing, retarding the advance of, or treating periodontal disease or malodor in a canine, methods for the preparation of these formulations, as well as related methods for their use. In one embodiment, the inventive formulation is an aqueous solution or dispersion comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of, a hypobromite salt, a chlorite salt, hyaluronan, water, and a pH adjusting agent, as well as one more optional components and/or ingredients, wherein the formulation has a pH of from about 6 to about 9. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177711 | COMPOSITON FOR AIR POLISHING - A composition for air polishing the surface of hard dental tissue includes an abrasive first powder suitable for polishing hard dental tissue; a second powder of a gelling agent; and a third powder of a dental treatment agent. | 2021-06-17 |
20210177712 | Thickening Silica as Fluoride Carrier for Tailored Delivery and Slow Release - Disclosed are oral care compositions comprising a thickening silica and a fluoride ion source, wherein fluoride is absorbed on the thickening silica and wherein the pH of the composition is below 5.5, as well as to methods of using these compositions. The thickening silica may have a particle size distribution (D95) less than or equal to 7 μm and a BET surface area of greater than or equal to 150 m | 2021-06-17 |
20210177713 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE FORMULATIONS IN BARRIER LAYER FILMS WITH A METALLIZED LAYER - The present disclosure concerns a cosmetic product for modifying the natural color of keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, comprising at least one packaging (VP) and a cosmetic composition (KM) contained in this packaging (VP). The packaging is made of a multi-layer film (F) comprising at least two polymer layers (P | 2021-06-17 |
20210177714 | METHOD FOR APPLYING FALSE EYELASHES AND MAKEUP METHOD - The present invention relates to a method for applying false eyelashes, comprising:
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20210177715 | Antiperspirant / Deodorant Compositions Including Biodegradable Amino Carboxylates and Methods for the Same - Antiperspirant and/or deodorant compositions and methods for the same are provided. The compositions may include an antiperspirant active or a deodorant active, water, and a preservative system. The antiperspirant active may include aluminum, and the preservative system may include a biodegradable amino carboxylate. The methods may include substituting or replacing a conventional chelant, such as EDTA, with a biodegradable chelant, such as HIDS. The methods may also include applying one of the compositions to an axillary area of a person. | 2021-06-17 |