| 28th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20150190223 | GRAFT INTRODUCER - An instrument for placing a graft into a bone tunnel comprises an elongated shaft having a forked distal end comprising a pair of tines. A suture spans a space defined between the tines whereby the graft may be positioned between the tines and against the suture so as to be manipulated into the bone tunnel. The tendon folds about the suture, the suture having a releasable tension such that the instrument can be removed from the bone, leaving the tendon behind without the tendon hanging up on the suture. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190224 | WIDE-ANGLE OPTICAL UNIT FOR OPHTHALMOLOGICAL IMPLANTS - A wide-angle optical unit for ophthalmological implants in the eye includes a lens system arranged in a rotationally symmetrical manner about an optical axis and further includes at least two lenses that rest one on top of the other in a planar manner and which are made of materials having different optical refractive indices, In addition, the wide-angle optical unit includes an optical decoupling structure and a trailing lens arranged proximally with respect to the interior of the eye. The trailing lens is mounted around the optical decoupling structure. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190225 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CRIMPING A PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE - A device for crimping a radially expandable and collapsible prosthetic valve comprises a coiled wire frame having a longitudinal opening extending from a proximal end to a distal end thereof The opening has a first state and a second state, the opening in the first state having a first diameter dimensioned to receive the prosthetic valve in an expanded or partially crimped configuration therein, and the opening in the second state having a second diameter dimensioned to receive the prosthetic valve in a crimped configuration. The coiled wire frame has a first end coupled to a first member and a second end coupled to a second member. The first member is movable relative to the second member to convert the coiled wire frame from the first state to the second state. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190226 | ECM STRIP TO PLUG PERCUTANEOUS HEART VALVE LEAKS - Described are devices and methods for medically sealing a perivalvular leak associated with implanted valves. For example, a bioresorbable tissue infiltratable sheet is provided for insertion through a perivalvular leak. A filament extending through the sheet is also provided which when pulled causes the sheet to gather around the filament on either side of the perivalvular leak. The gathered position of the sheet may be secured by a series of stops and/or use of a capping member. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190227 | ESIS HEART VALVE SUPPORT RING - This disclosure relates to prosthetic heart valve support cuffs that are comprised of a foamy material. Such support cuffs may be configured with support frames configured to maintain an improved implantation site for percutaneously delivered heart valves. The support cuff may either be implanted prior to implantation of a heart valve or concurrently with the heart valve. The foamy material is configured to compress and expand upon liquid contact to substantially seal the perimeter of an opening to a heart. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190228 | Compression Device for Artificial Valve Replacing Device - The present invention discloses a compression device for artificial valve replacing device that comprises at least two clamp unit blocks connecting with each other in sequence and enclosing a compressing channel. The compression device further comprises a guide structure for leading all clamp unit blocks to retract towards the center of the compressing channel. In this invention, when the artificial valve replacing device is placed in the compressing channel, the inner wall of the compressing channel props against the peripheral wall of the artificial valve replacing device. When the clamp unit blocks are retracting towards the center of the compressing channel under the action of outside force, the inner wall of the compressing channel applies the force directing to the center of the compressing channel. The device has the low manufacturing cost and is convenient to clean due to the simple structure, fully satisfying the requirements for operation sanitation in use. Therefore, the production and maintenance costs are reduced and the expense shifted to consumers is lowered. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190229 | PROSTHETIC LEAFLET ASSEMBLY FOR REPAIRING A DEFECTIVE CARDIAC VALVE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Methods and apparatus are provided for repairing or replacing a defective cardiac valve including a prosthetic leaflet assembly having an expandable frame with one or more anchors configured to engage a predetermined region of the defective cardiac valve in an expanded deployed state, and at least one prosthetic leaflet coupled to the expandable frame. The prosthetic leaflet assembly is configured such that the prosthetic leaflet is suspended within a flow path of the defective cardiac valve and coapts with, and improves functioning of, one or more native leaflets of the defective cardiac valve. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190230 | BASKET DELIVERY SYSTEM - A delivery device for a collapsible medical device may include a handle and a delivery assembly having a compartment for receiving the medical device. A catheter member may extend from the handle to the delivery assembly. The catheter member may have a first portion with a first compliance value and a second portion with a second compliance value different from the first compliance value. An internally threaded member may be fixedly connected to the delivery assembly. An externally threaded member may have a first portion operatively connected to the actuation member and a second portion threadedly coupled to the internally threaded member so that manipulation of the actuation member causes axial movement of the compartment relative to the catheter member. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190231 | Deformable Prosthesis - A deformable prosthetic member, including an acetabular shell, can be formed of appropriate materials to engage a liner. The deformable member can include one or more feature to deform and engage a second member, such as a liner, in a selected position. A plurality of deformable features allows for a plurality of possible positions for the second member. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190232 | ACETABULUM FOR A HIP PROSTHESIS - The invention concerns an acetabulum for a hip prosthesis made from a biocompatible polymer, said acetabulum being covered with a coating which comprises a first layer of titanium applied to said biocompatible polymer and which further comprises, on the first layer, a second layer of titanium or of calcium phosphate, characterized in that:
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| 20150190233 | PLUG-ON MODULE FOR A LONG SHAFT PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to a plug-on module ( | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190234 | MIDLAY COMPARTMENTAL TIBIAL COMPONENT - A Midlay component includes a plastic bearing part and a metal tray part. The upper surface of the bearing part is dished in frontal and sagittal planes, to provide a bearing surface, such that in function, the femoral contact point will remain in the central region of the bearing surface. Hence the load-bearing on the plastic bearing part will be above the thickest portion in the central region. The metal tray part features a tray-bottom that enables retention of strong cortical and cancellous portion of a tibia in the treatment of osteoarthritis of a knee joint, and supports the plastic bearing part, with the rim of the metal tray part maintaining the position of the plastic bearing part and minimizing micromotions. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190235 | KNEE PROSTHESIS - A knee prosthesis comprises a femoral component for securement to a femur, the femoral component defining medial and lateral condyles and an intercondylar groove; and a tibial component for securement to a tibia, the tibial component having respective bearing surfaces shaped to engage with said condyles both when the knee, in use, is extended and also over a range of flexion. At least one of the condyles is part-helical in shape and the respective bearing surface of the tibial component is correspondingly part-helical in at least a medio-lateral direction. In addition, the other bearing surface is incongruent with the other condyle in at least the antero-posterior direction so as to allow for antero-posterior movement of the femoral component relative to the bearing surfaces of the tibial component. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190236 | KNEE PROSTHESIS - A knee prosthesis comprises a femoral component for securement to a femur, the femoral component defining medial and lateral condyles and an intercondylar groove; and a tibial component for securement to a tibia, the tibial component having respective bearing surfaces shaped to engage with said condyles both when the knee, in use, is extended and also over a range of flexion. The femoral and tibial components together comprise interengaging means, for stabilising against antero-posterior relative movement of the femoral and tibial components. One of the condyles and the respective bearing surface of the tibial component are at least partially congruent, at least at angles of flexion below a predetermined angle. The other bearing surface is incongruent with the other condyle in at least the antero-posterior direction so as to allow for antero-posterior movement of the femoral component relative to the bearing surfaces of the tibial component. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190237 | ORTHOPEDIC PROSTHESIS WITH SUTURE ANCHOR FEATURES - An orthopedic prosthesis ( | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190238 | SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN OF THE SPINE - Methods for altering the natural history of degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis of the spine are proposed. The methods focus on the prevention, or delayed onset or progression of, subchondral defects such as bone marrow edema or bone marrow lesion, and subchondral treatment to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease in the spine and thereby treat pain. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190239 | BIOLOGIC VERTEBRAL RECONSTRUCTION - A device and method for biologic vertebral reconstruction utilizes a biologically active jacket inserted into a cavity formed in a vertebra to be reconstructed. An artificial bone material is inserted into the biologically active jacket and allowed to set. The structure and method described herein provide for effective biologic vertebral reconstruction. The use of a biological material and artificial bone enables the host bone to replace the artificial bone over a period of time. Additionally, the structure of the biologically active jacket minimizes any impact into the spinal canal and the paravertebral spaces. Moreover, because of its biomechanical characteristics, which approximate the host bone, there is relative protection of the neighboring vertebra against fracture. Still further, the materials of the biologically active jacket may be impregnated with various substances to achieve various advantageous tasks. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190240 | Intervertebral Disc Prosthesis - An intervertebral disc prosthesis is disclosed comprising at least two plates, namely first and second plates, articulated about each other by means of a curved surface, namely articulation, of at least one of the plates, each of the plates comprising a surface known as a contact surface, intended to be in contact with a vertebral plate of one of the vertebrae between which the prosthesis is intended to be inserted, this contact surface for each of the plates comprising a geometrical centre at equal distance from at least two diametrically opposite points located on the periphery of the plate, in which the geometric centres of the plates are not vertically aligned, this off-setting of the geometrical centres of the plates engendering an off-setting of the edges of the plates in at least one direction perpendicular to the vertical axis of the spinal column. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190241 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body further including an inner surface that defines at least a first cavity and a second cavity spaced from the first cavity. The first cavity is oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a bilateral axis of a subject body. The second cavity is oriented to implant a fastener in substantial alignment with the bilateral axis. Systems and methods of use are disclosed. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190242 | EXPANDABLE INTERBODY DEVICE - An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190243 | PROVISIONAL TIBIAL PROSTHESIS SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a provisional tibial prosthesis system for a set of prosthetic knee joints for implantation in a natural knee, the provisional tibial prosthesis system including a bearing component and a bearing support, the spacing of the bearing component from the bearing support is adjustable to allow for representation of a variety of different sized final tibial prostheses. In this system, only one provisional bearing component corresponding to each level of constraint is needed and shims are used to adjust the spacing of the bearing component from the bearing support. The shims are slidably insertable between the bearing component and the bearing support in an anterior/posterior direction to allow for adjustment of the spacing of the bearing, component from the bearing support. The number of provisional components needed during knee surgery is reduced and adjustment of the system only requires the knee joint to be distracted by a distance equal to the height of a particular shim. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190244 | Breast Prosthesis with Pocket - A breast prosthesis includes a first layer with two films that are sealed together peripherally that define a front chamber. A second layer includes two films that are sealed together peripherally that define a back chamber. The second layer is adjacent to the first layer and defines a pocket therebetween. A portion of a peripheral edge of the second layer is sealed to a portion of a peripheral edge of the first layer to define a first opening so that the pocket defined between the first layer and the second layer opens to the first opening. The first opening and the pocket allow the user to stuff a material into the pocket through the first opening. A first silicone rubber is disposed in the front chamber and is cured in an outer shape of a breast. A second silicone rubber is disposed in the back chamber. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190245 | PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS - A prosthesis or an orthosis such as a hand prosthesis ( | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190246 | MOTION CONTROL DEVICE BASED ON WINDING STRING - Provided is a motion control device. The device comprises one or more frames which supports an exoskeleton of a body; a string which connects the frames with each other; a pulley which is disposed between the frames and connected to one end of the string; and a motor which is connected to the other end of the string to control the string, wherein the pulley rotates the string according to control of the motor. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190247 | ARTIFICIAL FOOT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT THEREOF - An artificial foot having a longitudinal axis extending from a heel area to a toe area, a length, a width and a height is provided. The artificial foot includes a connection to a lower leg part, an upper supporting structure in the direction of height, an elastic sole structure extending from the heel area to the toe area, an elastic connecting element arranged between the upper supporting structure and the sole structure, and a coupling system. The upper supporting structure is connected to the sole structure approximately in a middle of the foot with respect to its length by means of the coupling system. The coupling system allows a relative tilting motion between the upper supporting structure and the sole structure while keeping a distance between the upper supporting structure and the sole structure in a middle of the coupling system constant, at least while a patient places weight on it when standing. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190248 | TECHNOLOGICAL AID FOR TRANSFEMORAL AMPUTEES - An aid device for the motor disabled, suitable for allowing walking of transfemoral amputees, having: a lower-limb prosthesis of an amputated limb; a lower-limb orthosis suitable to be worn at a sound contralateral lower-limb; an orthotic pelvis module connecting the prosthesis to the lower-limb orthosis; and a control unit for the operational coordination of movements of the prosthesis and the lower-limb orthosis. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190249 | Wearable Power Assist System - An object of the disclosed invention is to provide a wearable power assist system that is light weight and capable of assisting in various situations. The invention is used to select a joint to be assisted according to a desired action and transmitting a force generated by an actuator to assist the joint and to an assist the outer skeleton. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190250 | ORTHOSIS CONTROL - In order to control at least one adjustable actuator of a connection apparatus to an orthopaedic device with lower limbs, actual values of at least two movement parameters of the orthopaedic device are continuously acquired by at least two sensors. A functional relationship is established between the sequences of actual values of the at least two movement parameters. This functional relationship is continuously repeatedly compared to functional relationships in the case of defined movement patterns in order to select in each case the movement pattern which fits best to the acquired actual values. Then control signals for the actuator are generated using a sequence of intended values defined for the best-fitting movement pattern. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190251 | DYNAMIC SUPPORT APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A dynamic support system includes a control system for controlling inflation and deflation of at least one actuator having an inlet connectable to the a control unit of the dynamic support system. The control unit may be in communication with a sensor and may control inflation and deflation of the at least one actuator in response to information provided by the sensor. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190252 | MODULAR PROSTHETIC SOCKETS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - The invention relates to a prosthetic socket for a residual limb of the lower extremity or upper extremity of an individual person. The residual limb has particular dimensions and anatomical contours; the prosthetic socket has dimensions and contours that fit the dimensions and contours of the residual limb. The prosthetic socket may also fit in a manner that is biomechanically particularly appropriate for the individual. The prosthetic socket is an assembly of components from groups of components that include (a) struts arranged longitudinally with respect to the residual limb, (b) proximal brim members arranged proximally to the struts and connected thereto; and (c) distal socket members disposed at the distal base of the prosthetic socket. The socket components within these groups may be modular in that they can vary with respect to dimensions and/or contours, and yet have common connecting features that permit assembly of the components together to form the prosthetic socket. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190253 | COATED DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING COATED DEVICES THAT REDUCE SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL PROLIFERATION AND PLATELET ACTIVITY - The present invention relates generally to the maintenance of blow flood using drug eluting stents and/or other coated medical devices to increased length of time of blood flow. Further, the present invention relates to drug-releasing coated devices for reducing smooth muscle cell proliferation and platelet activity to further limit restenosis utilizing resveratrol and quercetin, polyphenols that are linked to the cardioprotection of red wine consumption. The present invention also provides products and methods for treating or preventing atherosclerosis, stenosis, restenosis, smooth muscle cell proliferation, platelet cell activation and other clotting mechanisms, occlusive disease, or other abnormal lumenal cellular proliferation condition in a location within the body of a patient. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190254 | RETROPERFUSION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - Devices, systems, and methods for providing retroperfusion to at least one ischemic tissue in a minimally invasive manner are disclosed. At least some of the embodiments disclosed herein enable an anastomosis to be formed between a vein and an artery without the use of sutures and through a non-invasive procedure. In addition, various disclosed embodiments provide a cannula device comprising a Y-configuration for bifurcating arterial flow between an anastomosis and the underlying artery. The devices, systems and methods herein can further provide simultaneous autoretroperfusion therapy to more than one area of an ischemic tissue. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190255 | MEDICAL DEVICES INCLUDING METALLIC FILMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - An endoprosthesis for deployment within a body passage includes a framework and a metallic film, which can circumferentially surround the framework or be surrounded by the framework. The framework and metallic film can be attached without using a third material, e.g., without sewing. The framework can define a circumferential recess along at least a portion of its length and circumference. The recess accommodates at least a portion of the metallic film therein. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190256 | STENT AND METHOD OF INSERTING A STENT INTO A DELIVERY CATHETER - Stents and method of inserting a stent into a delivery catheter are disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, a stent for redirecting blood flow away from an aneurysmal sac is provided. The stent comprises an elongate frame ( | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190257 | STENT GRAFT DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Stent graft delivery systems are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a stent graft delivery system can include a stent graft having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a proximal sheath and a distal sheath. The proximal sheath can be configured to cover the proximal portion of the stent graft, and the distal sheath can be configured to cover the distal portion of the stent graft. The proximal sheath and the distal sheath can be independently removable from respective ends of the stent graft such that the proximal and distal portions of the stent graft are independently deployable. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190258 | INTRAGASTRIC DEVICE - Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, monitoring, and retrieving the same are provided. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190259 | TRANSPYLORIC ANCHORING - A gastrointestinal implant device ( | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190260 | Gastric Filler Devices for Obesity Therapy - An obesity treatment device comprises a filament filler material movable between a substantially straight insertion/removal configuration and an operative configuration in which the filament extends along a predetermined curve to occupy a selected volume within the stomach and a retrieval device connected to a proximal end of the filler material facilitating grasping and withdrawal of the filler material. A method of treating obesity, comprises inserting to a desired position within the GI tract a filament filler in a substantially straight configuration and moving the filler into an operative configuration in which the filler curves along a predetermined path to define a desired volume in combination with, after a predetermined treatment period has elapsed, collapsing the filler into the substantially straight configuration for trans-oral removal. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190261 | SUPPORT DEVICE, OPERATION SUPPORT DEVICE, AND MUSCLE STRENGTH TRAINING SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device includes: a force measurement sensor structure which includes a shaft having first and second end sections, an intermediate element movably provided between the first and second end sections, first and second elastic members respectively provided between the first end section and the intermediate element and between the second end section and the intermediate element, a linear potentiometer detecting the one dimensional direction position of the intermediate element, and a gripping unit transmitting a force to the intermediate element in an interlocking manner with movement of upper or lower limb; a drive unit changing a load applied to the intermediate element; a control unit controlling the drive unit; and a wearable unit including a front frame provided on a front side of a user, a rear frame connected to the front frame, provided on a rear side of the user, and supporting the drive unit, and an arm suspending a wire which connects the force measurement sensor structure and the drive unit, wherein the first and second elastic members can apply a load to the intermediate element in one dimensional direction, and linear potentiometer detects a force applied to the intermediate element, and the control unit controls the drive unit depending on the force applied to the intermediate element. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190262 | STRAPS FOR DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - According to an embodiment, a strap includes a closure system and a strap system. The closure system includes a tension member, a tightening mechanism that tensions the tension member and maintains the tension member's tension, and a guide that routes the tension member between the guide and the tightening mechanism. Tensioning of the tension member causes the guide to move toward the tightening mechanism. The strap system includes a strap guide(s), a first end that is coupled to the tightening mechanism, a second end that is coupled with the guide, and a strap body. The strap body is positioned through the strap guide(s) so that at least a portion of the strap overlaps and so that the strap body forms a loop. Tensioning of the tension member reduces a diameter of the strap system's loop, which effects constriction of the strap system about an article disposed within the loop. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190263 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF STATIC ANKLE PLANTAR FLEXION - Device embodiments and methods for using same are disclosed for treatment of static ankle plantar flexion. The device includes a sock configured to contain a patient's foot, the sock having a loop at an upper portion and a mechanical link coupled to the loop. The device further includes an adjustable plate, and an adjustable strap that is configured to selectively attach to the mechanical link. A cavity is formed by the sock and the adjustable strap that is configured to hold the adjustable plate when the strap is engaged to the mechanical link. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190264 | ANKLE BRACE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An ankle brace includes a foot plate comprising a heel portion having means for tilting the ankle brace to adjust a hindfoot varus or valgus position; at least one upright support connected to the foot plate; and an arch support attachable to a top surface of the foot plate. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190265 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GUIDING AND APPLYING TRACTION TO A PATIENT'S LEG DURING SURGERY - A system for supporting and manipulating a leg of a patient including a base configured to be releasably secured to the ground, a first guide rail coupled to the base, wherein the first guide rail has a longitudinal axis, a boot coupled to the first guide rail, wherein the boot is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of a foot of the patient, and a drape hanger assembly coupled to the base, wherein the drape hanger assembly includes a pair of drape hangers oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first elongate guide rail. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190266 | INFLATABLE CERVICAL COLLAR - A cervical collar having a body with an anterior side, a posterior side, an upper portion and a lower portion is provided. The cervical collar may include a chin support that is formed at the upper portion of the anterior side of the body. The present invention may further include an inflatable pocket formed on the posterior and lateral sides of the body. The cervical collar may be wrapped around a neck of a user so that the chin support aligns and supports the chin of the user. The inflatable pocket may be inflated with a gas or a liquid to further support the neck of the user. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190267 | PATIENT TREATMENT SYSTEM - A patient treatment system for treating a patient includes a cervical collar having a first opening located over a trachea of the patient and a second opening located over a carotid artery of the patient. An aid is disposed in the second opening and includes a base having a curved surface; the base is disposed proximal to a neck of the patient over the carotid artery. The aid also includes a first reacting agent and a second reacting agent. The first reacting agent and the second reacting agent create a thermic reaction when mixed. The aid further includes a first container and a second container. The base is part of the first container including the base; the second container is disposed entirely within in the first container. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190268 | AMBULATORY NASAL DEVICE - This ambulatory nasal device for respiratory assistance comprises at least an intra-nasal structure of expansion ( | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190269 | Pressure Material - A method of spreading constant or repeated pressure away from one or more pressure points between a user and an item of wear wherein the item of wear comprises a pressure material being either: (i) a thermoplastic material having the composition comprising a mixture of; (a) component (A) an organic thermoplastic elastomer having a hardness below 80 shore A measured at 23° C. (ISO 868); and (b) component (B) which is a non cross-linked and substantially non reactive silicone polymer or a cross-linked silicone polymer, with the exclusion of borated silicone polymers exhibiting dilatant properties; or (ii) a flexible material having the composition comprising a mixture of; (c) an elastomeric material having a modulus at 100% elongation of 0.1-10 MPa; and (d) 5-80% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition of a non-reactive silicone fluid having a viscosity of 1,000-3,000,000 mPas at 25° C.; or (iii) both (i) and (ii). The use of such a pressure material in the item of wear has been found to provide an excellent method of spreading pressure away from pressure points on the item of wear. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190270 | Sling for Comfortably Supporting a Body Part - The apparatus described is for supporting a body part of a human body including a sleeve, a band, and an attachment mechanism. The sleeve supports the body part minimizing stress on the body part. The band secures the sleeve to stabilize the body part into a static position. The attachment mechanism secures the band to the body such that stress is not incurred by a neck of the body. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190271 | FILM FOR UROSTOMY POUCH BAFFLE AND POUCH USING SAME - A urostomy pouch includes a baffle member, which is formed using multilayer film sheets. The multilayer film includes an inner layer comprising polypropylene and styrenic block copolymer, and an outer layer comprising ethyl methyl acrylate copolymer (EMA). The multilayer film sheets are arranged such that the inner layers face each other and are ultrasonically sealed along their longitudinal edges to form a tubular-shaped baffle member. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190272 | LUBRICATED VALVE FOR OSTOMY POUCH - A valve for a pouch for collecting biological fluids includes a valve stem, at least a portion of which is formed from a polymeric material including oleamide. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190273 | Medical Device to Control Environmental Conditions for Surgical and Non-Surgical Wounds - A device for controlling the environmental area external to post-surgical and non-surgical wounds is disclosed. The device introduces air under pressure to dry and cool the area around the exterior of bandages that are overlaid with skin or are in areas between skin surfaces and that become moist from sweat and accumulate heat. The device can be used with wound coverings ranging from gauze to specialty coverings, and uses available medical air. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190274 | Hyperthermia, system, method, and components - An IV pole mountable, therapeutic infusate processing device is incorporated into a hypothermia system to receive therapeutic fluid(s), such as normal saline, peritioneal dialysis solution, or other crystalloid solution, to heat such therapeutic fluid(s) a few degrees centigrade above normal body temperature and to direct the resulting heated infusate to and through a selected anatomical portion of a patients body to raise the temperature of that body portion so as to affect any cancerous or other tumors that may be located therein. The processing device is provided with touch screen controls and visual indicators to facilitate its proper use; while the system further includes temperature and pressure sensors to monitor the hyperthermia processing to insure patient safety. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190275 | OPHTHALMOLOGIC DEVICE FOR BREAKING DOWN EYE TISSUE - An ophthalmological apparatus includes a base station having a light source generating light pulses, and an application head mountable on an eye having a light projector for focussed projection of the light pulses for punctiform breakdown of eye tissue. The application head has movement drivers moving the light projector in a feed direction and a first scanning direction. A scanner in the base station deflects the light pulses in a second scanning direction. The ophthalmological apparatus includes an optical transmission system transmitting deflected light pulses from the base station to the application head, and superimposing the light pulses deflected in the second scanning direction onto the movement of the light projector in the first scanning direction. Light sources with high light pulse rates, for example femtosecond lasers may be used, without impractical enlargement of the size of the application head. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190276 | OPHTHALMIC TREATMENT APPARATUS AND BEAM CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention relates to an ophthalmic treatment apparatus and to a beam control method therefor. The ophthalmic treatment apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a beam generating unit for generating beams having different pulse energies; a bubble sensing unit for sensing whether or not bubbles have been generated, as well as the amount of generated bubbles, on the basis of the pulse energy of the beam generated by the beam generating unit and radiated onto the treatment region of an eyeball; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the beam generating unit such that the pulse energy of the beam generated by the beam generating unit can be adjusted in accordance with the signal from the bubble sensing unit. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190277 | Patient Interface for Opthalmologic Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures - One embodiment is directed to a patient interface system for ophthalmic intervention on an eye of a patient, comprising: a housing; an optical lens coupled to the housing and having a focal axis; a eye surface engagement assembly coupled to the housing and comprising an inner seal having an inner seal diameter and being configured to circumferentially engage the eye, an outer seal having an outer seal diameter and being configured to circumferentially engage the eye, and a tissue migration bolster structure configured to be positioned circumferentially between the inner and outer circumferential seals and to prevent migration of tissue of the eye toward the eye surface engagement assembly when a vacuum load is applied within the assembly to cause vacuum engagement of the inner and outer seals against the eye. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190278 | Vacuum Loss Detection During Laser Eye Surgery - Apparatus to treat an eye with an ophthalmic laser system comprises a patient interface having an annular retention structure to couple to an anterior surface of the eye. The retention structure is coupled to a suction line to couple the retention structure to the eye with suction. Liquid is added above the eye to act as a transmissive medium. A coupling sensor is coupled to the suction line to determine coupling of the retention structure to the eye. A separate pressure monitoring circuit having a much smaller volume than the suction line is connected to the annular retention structure to measure suction pressure therein. A system processor coupled to the monitoring pressure sensor includes instructions to interrupt firing of a laser when the pressure measured with a monitoring pressure sensor rises above a threshold amount. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190279 | THERAPEUTICS DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A therapeutics delivery system, and methods of making and using same, are disclosed for environments that rapidly clear any injected therapeutics, such as a patient's eye. The therapeutics delivery system releases the drug in a therapeutically effective concentration for a desired duration of time with a predefined drug kinetics. In one embodiment, the embodiments of the present disclosure release a therapeutically effective concentration for a longer time period than other delivery systems, for instance from a day to a week. Certain embodiments comprise a therapeutics dispensing device comprising a biodissolvable hydrogel matrix for long term drug release that allows the device to be placed directly at the injured site, e.g., onto the surface at or near the injury, and retained there rather than through injection, whether locally or systematically. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190280 | Irradiation Method and Apparatus - An apparatus for irradiating a specimen: that includes an optical transmitter for transmitting light from a laser source; an optical probe configured to receive the light from the optical transmitter and to apply the light upon emission from an optical exit to the specimen; a position detector adapted to detect a position of the optical probe in a longitudinal direction and to output a signal indicative of the position or of a change in the position relative to a surface forward of the optical probe; a drive coupled to the optical probe and adapted to controllably adjust a position of the optical probe in the longitudinal direction; and a feedback controller adapted to receive the signal from the position detector and to control the drive to control the position to keep the optical probe at substantially a constant position relative to the surface forward of the optical probe. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190281 | Systems & Methods for Combined Femto-Phaco Cataract Surgery - Devices to perform femtolaser ablation and phacoemulsification are physically and/or operationally combined. In some embodiments the femtolaser ablation and phacoemulsification are housed together, and in other embodiments they are housed separately, but operated through a common display screen. At least some software can be shared by the femtolaser ablation and phacoemulsification functionalities. A non-transitory computer-readable memory can provide data that can be used to operate each of at least one femtolaser ablation functionality and at least one phacoemulsification functionality. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190282 | METHOD FOR SCANNING A PULSED LASER BEAM - Methods of photoaltering a region of a material using a pulsed laser beam. The method includes scanning the pulsed laser beam in a first portion of the region with a first pattern, scanning the pulsed laser beam in a second portion of the region with a second pattern, and separating a flap of the material at the region. The system includes a laser, a controller selecting at least first and second patterns, and a scanner operable in response to the controller. The first pattern has a first maximum acceleration associated with the second portion, and the second pattern has a second maximum acceleration associated with the second portion. The second maximum acceleration is less than the first maximum acceleration. The scanner scans the pulsed laser beam from the laser in the first portion with the first pattern and in the second portion with the second pattern. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190283 | METHOD FOR SCANNING A PULSED LASER BEAM - Systems and methods of photoaltering a region of a material using a pulsed laser beam. The method includes scanning the pulsed laser beam in a first portion of the region with a first pattern, scanning the pulsed laser beam in a second portion of the region with a second pattern, and separating a flap of the material at the region. The system includes a laser, a controller selecting at least first and second patterns, and a scanner operable in response to the controller. The first pattern has a first maximum acceleration associated with the second portion, and the second pattern has a second maximum acceleration associated with the second portion. The second maximum acceleration is less than the first maximum acceleration. The scanner scans the pulsed laser beam from the laser in the first portion with the first pattern and in the second portion with the second pattern. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190284 | EARPLUG FOR SELECTIVELY PROVIDING SOUND TO A USER - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth an earplug for selectively providing sound to a user. The earplug includes a microphone, a processing unit, and a speaker. The microphone is configured to acquire ambient sound. The processing unit is configured to determine that a first sound included in the ambient sound is associated with a first set of sound parameters and, in response, generate a first cancellation signal associated with the first sound. The processing unit is further configured to determine that a second sound included in the ambient sound is associated with a second set of sound parameters and, in response, generate a second signal to cause the second sound to be produced. The speaker is configured to produce one or more sound waves based on the first cancellation signal to cancel the first sound from the ambient sound and produce the second sound based on the second signal. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190285 | BIOMEDICAL PATCHES WITH SPATIALLY ARRANGED FIBERS - A system and methods for producing a structure including a plurality of fibers is provided. The system includes a polymer collector having a predefined pattern, wherein the collector is charged at a first polarity, and a spinneret configured to dispense a polymer, wherein the spinneret is charged at a second polarity substantially opposite the first polarity such that polymer dispensed from the spinneret forms a plurality of fibers on the predefined pattern of the fiber collector. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190286 | WOUND DRESSING AND METHOD OF TREATMENT - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to negative pressure treatment systems and wound dressing systems, apparatuses, and methods that may be used for the treatment of wounds. In particular, some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressings comprising an obscuring layer that may hide fluid contained therein. Some embodiments may further comprise one or more viewing windows disposed therethrough so as to enable monitoring or examination of fluids contained therein. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190287 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A DEBRIDING WOUND VACUUM - Thus, systems and methods for a debriding wound vacuum may include a sponge for application to a wound, a flexible sheet for covering and sealing the wound, and a bladder. The bladder may be in fluid communication with at least a portion of the sponge. The bladder preferably contains a debridement substance. A negative pressure device may form part of the system and may be used to apply negative pressure via a hollow tube to the sponge. The negative pressure device may be adapted to apply negative pressure to the sponge via the hollow tube in order form a seal between the flexible sheet and the wound. The systems may also include microelectronic mechanical valves for releasing the debridement substance from the bladder. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190288 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE - The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue grasping elements to apply a wound closing force to the tissue. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190289 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH NEW LEG GATHERS - An absorbent article includes: a sheet-type leakage-preventing body; absorbent body, at least one layer arranged on the leakage-preventing body top, which absorb fluids; pair of left and right floating leg gathers on the absorbent body top, extending in longitudinal direction from the main body front end of the absorbent article to the rear end, traversing a front body section, crotch part, and rear body section. Each floating leg gathers have a top and trailing parts adjoining the top part. Front and rear ends of the floating leg gathers are joined respectively to the vicinity of the front and rear end of the absorbent article main body. Trailing parts trail downwards from top parts towards the absorbent body. At least one part of the trailing parts of the left and right floating leg gathers is mutually connected in the lower end area forming a channel for bodily fluids inside trailing parts. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190290 | PAD COATED WITH COFFEE - Disclosed herein is a pad coated with coffee which includes: an outer cover which comes into direct contact with the vagina of a woman; a coating layer which is formed below the outer cover and smells of coffee; an absorber which is laid below the coating layer to absorb secretions; and a waterproof outer cover which is laid below the absorber to prevent the secretions absorbed into the absorber from leaking out, wherein coffee powder is coated on the coating layer. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190291 | Wheelchair Grip Ring and Method for Making Same - A wheelchair grip ring, its components, and a corresponding method for making a wheelchair grip ring are described herein. The grip ring can be mounted to, and removed from, one or more of the wheels of a wheelchair. The grip ring has a substantially rigid central ring, a polymer cover which is integral with the central ring and which covers some, or all, of the central ring. The grip ring can also have one or more mounting devices which connect either the polymer cover or the central ring to the wheel of the wheelchair. The method involves placing the central ring into a mold, and adding a polymer material into the mold. The mold can thus produce a central ring having a polymer cover which is integral with the central ring, and which covers some, or all, of the central ring. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190292 | Wheelchair - A conveyance to carry humans, such as a wheelchair, is described having levers on each side of the wheelchair that are manually moved forward and backward to propel the conveyance. The user is able to shift into forward, reverse or neutral, brake, and change mechanical advantage (gear ratio), all this without removing the user's hands from the drive levers. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190293 | MOBILITY DEVICE FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED PEOPLE - Mobility device for physically disabled people | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190294 | Body Positioning Mattress - A body positioning mattress and a method of positioning a patient or person 0 to 90 degrees or greater in an upright supine or prone position while maintaining neutral skeletal alignment (non-flexed position) wherein a vacuum process can be applied to the body positioning mattress to remove air thereby molding the mattress around the body of the patient or person to maintain position. Further, the mattress may he placed onto a manual or motorized bed frame to position and maintain a patient or person 0 to 90 degrees or greater in the supine or prone position. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190295 | BED WITH OVERTURN FUNCTION - A bed with overturn function includes a pulley set, a driving lever and a four-bar linkage structure. The pulley set has a first pulley and a second pulley. The first pulley is connected to the second pulley through a belt, and the second pulley rotates according to the first pulley. The driving lever passes through the first pulley. when the driving lever rotates in a first direction, the first pulley rotates in the first direction. The four-bar linkage structure has an input link connected to the driving lever through the pulley set, and rotates according to the driving lever. When the input link rotates to a first angle, the four-bar linkage structure rises from a first position to a second position. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190296 | DIRECT-DRIVE TILT MECHANISM FOR INFANT-CARE MEDICAL DEVICES - A system and method for tilting an infant-supporting device is operable by two actuators that are disposed outside of a thermo-regulated and/or sterile area of the infant-supporting device. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190297 | ARM SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR PRONE PATIENTS - Novel devices and apparatus are provided to support the arms of a person when lying in the prone position. In preferred embodiments, an arm supporting apparatus comprises an elongate center panel with a generally planar top surface, a first arm board connected to the center panel at one end, and a second arm board connected to the center panel at a second end. In some further embodiments, the first and second arm boards are adapted to swing or pivot from an extended position whereby the arm boards are generally level with the center panel to a lowered depressed position. In yet further embodiments, the arm boards may curve or slope upwards at their distal ends helping to secure a person's arms and prevent them from falling off of the boards. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190298 | SEPARABLE SYSTEM FOR APPLYING COMPRESSION AND THERMAL TREATMENT - The invention relates to a separable device for the application of compression and thermal therapy to a patient. A first section includes a reservoir, liquid pump and a thermal exchange system for the application of thermal therapy as well as a dock. The second section of the device includes an air compressor and at least one controller for the application of compression therapy and can be operated independently from the first section. Additionally, the second section may be engaged with a dock of the first section. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190299 | SKIN TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - A skin treatment apparatus ( | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190300 | FOOT MANIFOLDS, APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR APPLYING REDUCED PRESSURE TO A TISSUE SITE ON A FOOT - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site on a foot are provided. An apparatus may include an insole and a tissue contacting surface covering at least a portion of the insole. At least one portion of the tissue contacting surface is removable to form a void. The apparatus may also include a reduced-pressure interface for receiving reduced pressure from a reduced-pressure source, and at least one flow channel fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface and the void. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190301 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOTE ISCHEMIC CONDITIONING VIA PARTIAL LIMB OCCLUSION - Single- or dual-bladder devices for automated delivery of remote ischemic conditioning treatment via partial limb occlusion involve various methods of operating the cuff in which partial or full limb occlusion is achieved during the periods of cuff inflation. Achieving clinical benefits of remote ischemic conditioning without extended cessation of limb blood flow are advantageous due to lower required cuff pressure and reduced risk of clot formation in the limb vasculature. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190302 | CELLULITE APPEARANCE REDUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention includes devices and methods for reducing the appearance of cellulite in human skin. The device includes a belt having a tactile gripping portion for removably adhering to skin. When the belt is connected to a reciprocating vibratory massage device, the tactile belt grips the skin preventing substantial relative movement between the belt and the skin. On continued reciprocal movement of the belt through a stroke length and at a frequency, the outer layers of the skin are forcibly moved relative to the subcutaneous tissue layers thereby disrupting, stretching and/or tearing fat/collagen projections extending from the subcutaneous tissue into the outer skin layers thereby reducing the appearance of cellulite in the skin. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190303 | CELLULITE APPEARANCE REDUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention includes devices and methods for reducing the appearance of cellulite in human skin. The device includes a belt having a tactile gripping portion for removably adhering to skin. When the belt is connected to a reciprocating vibratory massage device, the tactile belt grips the skin preventing substantial relative movement between the belt and the skin. On continued reciprocal movement of the belt through a stroke length and at a frequency, the outer layers of the skin are forcibly moved relative to the subcutaneous tissue layers thereby disrupting, stretching and/or tearing fat/collagen projections extending from the subcutaneous tissue into the outer skin layers thereby reducing the appearance of cellulite in the skin. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190304 | PORTABLE MASSAGE ROLLER - A sturdy portable massage roller that collapses flat. The roller includes an outer contact skin formed of a plurality of longitudinal stiffeners connected by longitudinally-extending hinge points, the contact skin defining an inner cavity. A collapsible support structure within the contact skin inner cavity is sized to contact and radially support the longitudinal stiffeners in the expanded shape of the contact skin, and is adapted to collapse so that the massage roller converts between a generally cylindrical expanded shape and a collapsed, flattened shape. The support structure may include a series of rigid discs that either pivot or are folded in half to convert the massage roller between its expanded and flat configurations. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190306 | VIBRATORY SYSTEM FOR MASSAGE AND AUDIO GENERATION IN AN ARTICULATING BED - An articulating bed incorporating a frame employs a support member for a mattress secured to a frame for articulating motion. An upper body portion of the support member is rotatable through a range of motion from an aligned position with the frame to a fully elevated position angularly supporting the upper body portion in a raised position. A massage exciter is affixed to a bottom surface of the support member and is operative to sonically engage the flexible support. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190307 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING HYPERTENSION - Devices, systems and methods are described which control blood pressure and nervous system activity by stimulating baroreceptors. By selectively and controllably activating baroreceptors and/or nerves, the present invention reduces blood pressure and alters the sympathetic nervous system; thereby minimizing deleterious effects on the heart, vasculature and other organs and tissues. A baroreceptor activation device or other sensory activation device is positioned near a dermal bone to provide the treatment. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190308 | System and Method for Multifunctional Magnetic Coupling Jet - An apparatus including a motor assembly having a motor. A jet assembly coupled to the motor assembly having an inlet and outlet aperture. An impeller configured to rotate causing a first fluid to flow into the inlet aperture and out the outlet aperture. A fluid guider that includes at least one wall member defining a first channel configured to guide the first fluid from the inlet aperture into the cavity. Additionally, the fluid guider includes at least one post defining a second channel extending through the post. The second channel configured to guide the first fluid from the cavity towards the outlet aperture and output the first fluid at an oblique angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the post. A second fluid channel member configured to provide a second fluid out the outlet aperture. A light source configured to illuminate the first fluid. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190309 | BLOOD STORAGE CONTAINER CONTAINING AQUEOUS COMPOSITION FOR THE STORAGE OF RED BLOOD CELLS - A blood storage container along with an aqueous composition for the storage of packed red blood cells is described. In a preferred embodiment, the container is not made of DEHP plasticizer. In some embodiments, the container is made from a polymeric material and a non-DEHP plasticizer. In some embodiments, the aqueous composition is made of about 1 to about 3 mM adenine, about 20 to about 15 mM dextrose, about 15 to about 60 unmetabolizable membrane-protectant sugar, about 20 to about 30 mM sodium bicarbonate, and about 4 to about 20 mM disodium phosphate. In a most preferred embodiment, the DEHP-lacking container is made from a PVC polymeric material and a DINCH plasticizer and the aqueous composition is made of about 2 mM adenine, about 80 mM dextrose, 55 mM unmetabolizable membrane-protectant sugar, about 26 mM sodium bicarbonate, and about 12 mM disodium phosphate | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190310 | SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A medical device for collecting bodily samples, such as urine specimens from a human or animal, comprising a collection cup, and a detachable or separate handle. The handle proximal member may be telescopic with multiple sections for its extension, or one section. The handle distal member may comprise one prong that is detachable from the cup after its use; or, it may comprise a two prong fork that lies underneath a cup's ledge, and expandable to support different diameter cups. The distal member may also comprise a pivoting means to enable the handle to bend to maintain the cup horizontally. The collection cup may comprise various shapes and sizes, and the lid able to be fixed to the handle's distal member when the cup is in use. The cup may also inherently emit light, or a light source may be mounted on the handle to illuminate the cup. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190311 | LIQUID-TRANSFER ADAPTER BEVELED SPIKE - A liquid-transfer adapter operatively interposable between an injector and a vial is provided. The liquid-transfer has an injector engaging portion configured for fluidly coupling to an injector and a vial coupling. The vial coupling includes a spike that has a spike axis and a tip portion configured for piercing a septum of a vial. The tip portion includes a plurality of facets that meet each other at one or more edges and at least one of the one or more edges is sloped with respect to the spike axis. The spike defines a channel extending therethrough in fluid communication with the injector engaging portion. A channel opening is defined in at least one of the facets and disposed without interrupting the edges. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190312 | Medicine Dispensing Apparatus, Method Of Dispensing Medicines, Medicine Dispensing Program And Storage Medium - Provided is a medicine dispensing apparatus including a plurality of medicine cassettes for respectively dispensing desired types of medicines. The medicine dispensing apparatus allocates medicine information on a medicine to be dispensed to one of the medicine cassettes when the medicine information is given. Then, the medicine dispensing apparatus drives the medicine cassette according to a predetermined driving condition corresponding to the medicine information allocated to the medicine cassette to dispense the medicine from the medicine cassette. By using the medicine dispensing apparatus, it is possible to reduce a user work for dispensing the desired types of medicines. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190313 | DENTAL ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, DENTAL ADHESIVE PRIMER,DENTAL ADHESIVE BONDING MATERIAL, DENTAL ADHESIVECOMPOSITE RESIN, AND DENTAL ADHESIVE RESIN CEMENT - Provided are a dental adhesive composition, a dental adhesive primer, a dental adhesive bonding material, a dental adhesive composite resin, and a dental adhesive resin cement each having an excellent adhesive force and excellent adhesion durability. Specifically, provided are a dental adhesive composition, including (A) a polymerizable monomer containing an acidic group-containing polymerizable monomer, and (B) a dendritic polymer, and a dental adhesive primer, a dental adhesive bonding material, a dental adhesive composite resin, and a dental adhesive resin cement each using the dental adhesive composition. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190314 | Mascara System With Thickening Benefits - A mascara system comprising, in combination: (a) a mascara applicator comprising a substantially longitudinal stem having a major axis A and a plurality of protrusions extending therefrom, wherein at least two adjacent protrusions are spaced from one another at a distance R at the base of the stem; (b) a mascara composition comprising primary particles that are at least about 5 microns in equivalent diameter; and (c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The mascara applicator is a molded applicator, the distance R is from about 0.75 mm to about 3.0 mm, and at least one of the primary particles is a wax primary particle composed primarily of one or more waxes. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190315 | CHEMICALLY TREATED CLOTH AND CLOTHING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A piece of cloth or clothing treated with a chemical application or combination of chemicals or ingredients which help in cleaning the skin and reducing acne. Other benefits may also be provided by the chemical application. One embodiment features a disposable hat insert which is treated to prevent breakouts along the forehead of the wearer of the hat. Chemicals or ingredients which would be appropriate for this application include, but are not limited to: Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; C12-15 Alkyl Lactate; Witch Hazel (“Hammelis Virginiana”); Matricaria; Benzophenone; Aluminum Chloride; Salicylic Acid; Super Absorbent Polymers (e.g., Sodium Acrylate); Triclosan; Glycolic Acid; and Alpha Hydroxy Acid. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190316 | COSMETIC POWDER COMPOSITIONS HAVING LARGE PARTICLE SIZE COLOR TRAVEL EFFECT PIGMENTS - A cosmetic composition preferably in powder form comprising pigments having color travel effect, wherein said composition contains a sufficient amount of large particle size color travel pigments having a D50 particle size of at least 40 μm up to about 150 μm to retain the color travel effect upon application to skin. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190317 | TWO-PHASE COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN ALKYLPOLYGLUCOSIDE AND AN ESTER WITH A MELTING POINT OF LESS THAN 10.degree.C - The present invention relates to a composition for topical application, consisting of a hydrophilic phase and of a separate oily phase, —the hydrophilic phase comprising from 0.05% to 1.5% by weight of at least one non-ethoxylated alkylpolyglucoside relative to the total weight of the hydrophilic phase, and—the oily phase comprising at least 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the oily phase, of at least one ester with a melting point of less than 0° C. chosen from fatty acid esters with a chain length ranging from 8 to 18 carbon atoms and fatty alcohol esters with a chain length ranging from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and less than 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the oily phase, of volatile silicone oil(s). | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190318 | EMULSIFYING AGENT FOR USE IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS - An emulsifying agent comprising an amount of soy whey protein is disclosed herein, the soy whey protein having been isolated from processing streams. The emulsifying agent is especially suitable for producing a personal care product or industrial product. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190319 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION OF HYDROPHOBIC SILICA AEROGEL PARTICLES AND A POLYMER COMPRISING A SUGAR UNIT - The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising hydrophobic silica aerogel particles and at least one polymer bearing a sugar unit. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190320 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING COMPOSITE SUNSCREEN PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, at least: (i) at least one composite pigment comprising at least one small particle with a mean particle size of more than 100 nm and less than 1 μm, preferably less than 600 nm, and more preferably less than 400 nm, wherein the surface of the small particle is at least in part covered with at least one coating layer comprising at least one inorganic or organic particulate solid UV filter; (ii) at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer; and (iii) at least one oil absorbing agent with oil absorption capability of 1 ml/1 g or more in an amount of more than 1% by weight relative to the total weight of composition. | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190321 | Emollients and Cosmetic Compositions Based on Specific Branched Hydrocarbons - A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition is provided. The composition contains a mixture of oils prepared by Kolbe electrolysis of branched chain fatty acids and mixtures of branched chain fatty acids with straight chain fatty acids. The fatty acids containing from 3 to 26 carbon atoms. The oils are a mixture of oils with different spreading rates (spreading cascade). | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190322 | COMPOSITION, METHOD AND KIT FOR ENHANCING HAIR - Compositions for application and methods of application of a composition to modify hair. In one embodiment, a composition includes a compound (molecule) represented by: | 2015-07-09 |
| 20150190323 | SELECTIVE COMPOUNDS INHIBITING CYP26A1 USEFUL IN COSMETIC AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - Compounds or salts thereof are described that correspond to general formula (I) below: | 2015-07-09 |
