| 32nd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
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| 20150216599 | IMAGE-GUIDED THERAPY OF A TISSUE - Image-guided therapy of a tissue can utilize magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or another medical imaging device to guide an instrument within the tissue. A workstation can actuate movement of the instrument, and can actuate energy emission and/or cooling of the instrument to effect treatment to the tissue. The workstation and/or an operator of the workstation can be located outside a vicinity of an MRI device or other medical imaging device, and drive means for positioning the instrument can be located within the vicinity of the MRI device or the other medical imaging device. The instrument can be an MRI compatible laser probe that provides thermal therapy to, e.g., a tissue in a brain of a patient. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216600 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGE GUIDED CELL ABLATION WITH MICROSCOPIC RESOLUTION - The invention provides systems and method for the removal of diseased cells during surgery. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216601 | PROTECTIVE SHEATH POSITIONING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD, AND MINIATURE FIBER LOCK CONNECTOR FOR USE THEREWITH - A protective sheath of the type used to protect a scope during insertion of a fiber into the scope includes marks on an outer diameter that enable positioning of the sheath relative to a scope with the need for a locking connector. The sheath can be held in the correct position by a physician's choice of leakage prevention device. A simplified miniature connector may be used to hold the fiber in position relative to the sheath. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216602 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SURGICAL STAND - A surgical stand has a support post in a substantially vertical orientation. A frame extends from the support post in a substantially horizontal orientation. A disposable tray has a first deck that rests on and is supported by the frame. A second deck is connected to and transversely spaced apart from the first deck, such that at least lateral access to both the first and second support surfaces is provided. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216603 | NONWOVEN FABRIC AND POLYURETHANE COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The disclosure provides a composite material of nonwoven fabric and polyurethane produced without use of an adhesive and a method for producing the same. The composite material comprises a nonwoven fabric and a nonporous or porous polyurethane film, wherein the polyurethane film is laminated on the nonwoven fabric. The disclosure provides a method for producing the composite material as described above, comprising the steps of: firstly casting a polyurethane solution on a substrate so as to form a film, then laminating the film and a nonwoven fabric by flexibly adjusting the lamination process so as to form a composite material comprising the nonporous or porous polyurethane film and the nonwoven fabric. The composite material comprising a nonporous polyurethane film and a nonwoven fabric can be used for medical articles such as surgical gowns and drapes and the like, and the composite material comprising a porous polyurethane film and a nonwoven fabric can be used for medical articles such as absorbent pads, adhesive bandages, wound dressings and the like. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216604 | DEVICE FOR GRASPING AN ELONGATED BODY, SUCH AS A NEEDLE, AND ROBOTIZED DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - A device for selectively grasping a part of a separate elongated body extending through the device, includes at least three partially mobile jaw members defining between them a through hole of variable diameter depending on their mutual relative positioning, supporting and driving elements to which the jaw members are mounted and which are adapted to provide a coordinated motion to the members around the elongated body situated in the variable through hole, resulting in a closing or opening of the through hole. The jaw members have an elongated shape with two opposed ends and the supporting and driving elements include a circular or annular support body to which a first end of each jaw member is connected and a mobile annular driving body to which a second opposed end of each jaw member is connected. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216605 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING ABDOMINAL SURGERY - A surgical instrument and methods of use. The surgical instrument can include a control portion having a plurality of tubular shaft portions and a plurality of control rods. Each of the plurality of tubular shaft portions can have a diameter of less than or equal to about 2.5 mm. At least one of the plurality of control rods can extend through each of the plurality of shaft portions. The surgical instrument can also include a tool portion having a plurality of tool rods and a plurality of tool cables. Each of the plurality of tool cables can be connected to one of the plurality of control rods. Further, each of the tool rods can be removably connected to one of the plurality of control rods. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216606 | SECURE EQUIPMENT TRANSFER SYSTEM - Disclosed is a transfer system for a patient care apparatus, the transfer system including: a transfer device including a first docking cup and a second docking cup, each of the first docking cup and the second docking cup sized to accept a receiver; and a security mechanism enclosed within the transfer device and including a first security lever and a second security lever, the first security lever positioned to disengage a first receiver in the first docking cup when a second receiver is received within the second docking cup, and the second security lever positioned to disengage the second receiver in the second docking cup when the first receiver is received within the first docking cup. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216607 | ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE AND SYSTEM - An endoscopic system may include a catheter or tubing and at least one optical sensor disposed along the catheter or tubing and configured to capture image information from a body lumen when disposed within the body lumen and activated. The system may further include an untethered module operatively arranged with the at least one optical sensor and configured to store or transmit image information captured by the at least one optical sensor. The catheter or tubing, at least one optical sensor and module may be portable during use. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216608 | ADAPTER IDENTIFICATION OF A REPROCESSING DEVICE FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - An adapter device for use in a reprocessing device for reprocessing surgical instruments. The adapter device including: at least one first fluid attachment, on an inlet side for connection to a coupling device of the reprocessing device; at least one second fluid attachment, on an outlet side for connection to the surgical instrument, the at least one second fluid attachment being adapted geometrically to an attachment of the surgical instrument; and an adapter identification feature that is detectable by the reprocessing device. Also provided is a reprocessing system having a reprocessing device for reprocessing surgical instruments and having the adapter device. The reprocessing device including: the coupling device for connecting to the adapter device; and a detection device which detects, with the adapter device connected to the reprocessing device, the adapter identification feature of the adapter device. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216609 | URETHRAL STRICTURE TREATMENT METHOD - A urethral stricture treatment method is disclosed for inhibiting recurrence of urethral stricture by imparting an epithelial function to a treatment portion formed by treating scar tissue. The urethral stricture treatment method can include an insertion step of transurethrally inserting a predetermined protective tool into urethra and disposing the protective tool in a treatment portion formed by treating scar tissue, and a maintenance step of maintaining a state in which at least a portion of the protective tool comes into contact with the treatment portion and imparting an epithelial function to the treatment portion. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216610 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COUNTING AND DETECTING SURGICAL SPONGES - System, methods and apparatus related to surgical sponges and surgical sponge counting and detection systems. The system, methods and apparatus may include features such as a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) scanner adapted to detect entry and exit of a surgical sponge RFID identifier associated with each of a plurality of surgical sponges. In addition, an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) scanner may be included that is adapted to detect the presence of a surgical sponge having an EAS identifier associated with each of the plurality of surgical sponges. A control circuit may be configured to determine and provide an indication that all the sponges have been removed from the patient, or that one or more sponges still remain in the patient. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216611 | ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT TEMPLATE AND METHOD OF MAKING - A template for orthopaedic bone implants formed from bio-compatible steel using photo chemical machining and etching. The template is processed on both faces to form right and left guides for implant fasteners and length indicators. Indicia are etched on opposite faces so that it does not overlie one another and presents sufficient contrast to be observed in an x-ray. The manufacturing cost is sufficiently low that the template may be provided in a single use form. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216612 | Medical apparatus system having optical fiber sensing capability - An apparatus and method for diagnosis or treatment of a vessel or organ. The apparatus includes a deformable body such as a catheter having a tissue ablation end effector and an irrigation channel in fluid communication therewith. At least two sensors are disposed within a distal extremity of the deformable body, the sensors being responsive to a wave in a specified range of frequency to detect deformations resulting from a contact force applied to the distal extremity. A microprocessor can be operatively coupled with the sensors to receive outputs therefrom, the microprocessor being configured to resolve a multi-dimensional force vector corresponding to the contact force. In one embodiment, the sensors are fiber Bragg grating sensors, and the wave is injected into the fiber Bragg grating strain sensors from a laser diode. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216613 | SKIN LANDMARK AND ANOMALY MEASUREMENT TOOL - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a device for recording the location, size, and shape of anomalies and skin landmarks, such as scars, mass clusters, and the like. The device may include a substantially sector-shaped semitransparent marking base having a plurality of transparent regions and a removable backing. The marking base may include a plurality of semitransparent marking scales that define the transparent regions, wherein the entire device is configured to allow a user to trace anomalies and skin landmarks thereon, creating a permanent, accurate, and actual-size mapping of the subject's skin. In some embodiments, the marking base may be made of a vinyl material. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216614 | ENTRY PORTAL NAVIGATION - A method and a corresponding device is proposed, for determining a location on a bone surface and for performing a simulation of an insertion of an implant based on the determined location. The simulation may comprise the steps of identifying an implantation axis of the bone in the first image, and aligning a visualization of the implant with the implantation axis, with respect to the determined location. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216615 | Methods for Determining Meniscal Size and Shape and for Devising Treatment - The present invention relates to methods for determining meniscal size and shape for use in designing therapies for the treatment of various joint diseases. The invention uses an image of a joint that is processed for analysis. Analysis can include, for example, generating a thickness map, a cartilage curve, or a point cloud. This information is used to determine the extent of the cartilage defect or damage and to design an appropriate therapy, including, for example, an implant. Adjustments to the designed therapy are made to account for the materials used. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216616 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL TIMING FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INSERTION IN IMAGE-GUIDED SURGICAL PROCEDURES - The present teaching relates to surgical procedure assistance. In one example, a first set of positions of a plurality of sensors are obtained in an image captured prior to a surgical procedure. The plurality of sensors are coupled with a patient's body. One or more second sets of positions of the plurality of sensors are obtained based on information from a tracking device associated with the plurality of sensors. The one or more second sets of positions change in accordance with movement of the patient's body. One or more similarity measures are calculated between the first set of positions and each of the one or more second sets of positions of the plurality of sensors. A timing at which the surgical procedure initiates is determined based on the one or more similarity measures. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216617 | Method and Apparatus for Assisted Trajectory Planning - A procedure can be assisted by a processor system, such as a computer system. A trajectory can be used to identify a selected trajectory or path of an instrument to reach a tumor within a brain of a subject, reach a selected portion of the anatomy (e.g. sub-thalamic nucleus (STN) or spinal cord), or other appropriate target. The planning algorithm can include both inputted data and learned rankings or ratings related to selected trajectories. The planning algorithm can used the learned ratings to rate and later determined trajectories. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216618 | Surgical Pencil - Described herein generally are surgical pencils which define a channel to enable suctioning of materials and methods of operating the surgical pencils. In one example embodiment, the surgical pencils perform cutting and coagulation. In one example embodiment, the surgical pencils include a lighting device. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216619 | INTERVENTIONAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED TRACKING SETUP - A system with integrated tracking includes a procedure-specific hardware component ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216620 | Radiofrequency Perforation Apparatus - Medical devices are disclosed having improved visualization of a portion of the medical device insertable into a patient's body while minimizing obstruction of fluid flow through a lumen of the device and while minimizing an increase in the outer diameter of the device attributable to the feature providing improved visualization. The device can include, for example, an imaging marker distal to lumen openings (exit ports), or, where the device comprises a tube, such as a metallic tube, an imaging marker embedded into a wall of the tube. Another embodiment includes attaching a marker to the surface on the inside of a lumen of a medical device without embedding the marker. Various alternative embodiments, methods and applications of using such devices are disclosed as well. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216621 | IMAGE REGISTRATION OF MULTIPLE MEDICAL IMAGING MODALITIES USING A MULTIPLE DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM-ENCODED FIDUCIAL DEVICE - Disclosed is a system and method for registering images from two medical imaging modalities in a six-degree-of-freedom coordinate space, for the purpose of providing real time registered imagery for optimization of medical procedures. The system and method uses fiducial that is visible to the first imager and in a fixed position and orientation relative to the second imager. The first imager may be an X-ray device such as a C-arm fluoroscope, and the second imager may be a Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) device. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216622 | ERGONOMICALLY OPTIMIZED, IN-LINE WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A DENTAL HANDPIECE - An ergonomically optimized, in-line water valve assembly for use with a dental handpiece comprises a body having a plurality of channels to accommodate the flow of water and/or air to drive and cool the dental handpiece. A portion of one such channel, the channel that supports the flow of coolant water to the dental handpiece, comprises a resilient collapsible tube. The water valve assembly further comprises an actuation screw that, when rotated in a first direction, drives down upon and collapses the resilient collapsible tube, thereby enabling an operator of the water valve assembly to disable or decrease the flow rate of coolant water to the dental handpiece. Rotating the actuation screw in the opposite direction enables the operator to enable or increase the flow rate of coolant water to the dental handpiece. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216623 | ENDODONTIC TOOL AND METHOD - A reciprocating endodontic hand tool in which the torque applied to an instrument such as a debriding file can be set at or below an endurance limit of the file below which failure of the instrument will not occur. In preferred embodiments the tool can switch between settings in which the torque applied to the instrument is between the endurance limit of the file and an elastic limit of the file, by setting forward and reverse angles of rotation within specified limits. This reduces or eliminates opportunities for plastic distortion, fatigue and breakage of the file during the canal debriding/cleaning/shaping process in a root canal treatment or retreatment. In some embodiments the torque may be set to at or below a durability limit of the file below which failure of the instrument will not occur through repetitive strain over the course of a particular root canal treatment or retreatment. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216624 | ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENTS - A rotatable endodontic file for cleaning/shaping a tooth root canal, comprising: an elongated shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end and a tapered working portion having a rotational axis, the working portion extending from said proximal portion to said distal end; the external surface of said shaft working portion having a plurality of at least two spirals, a parallelogram-shaped cross section that has an axis of rotation that is centered such that the cross section center of mass (centroid) is located at the axis of rotation where the acute angle of the parallelogram is different along the length of the file. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216625 | DENTAL MATRIX BAND RETAINER - The present invention pertains to a device for retaining a matrix band about at least a portion of a periphery of a tooth to be treated, the device comprising: a first lug to fit on one side of a proximal contact between two teeth; a second lug to fit on the other side of said proximal contact, and a resilient body member connecting between the first lug and said second lug. The body member applies a restorative or clamping force biasing the lugs together against opposed sides of the proximal contact and holds the lugs such that they must be separated to fit over the proximal contact. The first and second lugs are pivotally coupled to the resilient body member to allow the resilient body member to rotate relative to the lugs while providing the clamping force biasing the lugs together. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216626 | Method For Placement Of Dental Attachments For Use With Dental Aligners - Dental attachments used with a series of transparent dental aligners are secured to the teeth in their desired locations before the transparent aligners are made. The attachments are pre-made and applied to the teeth as one of the first steps in the process of realigning the teeth. A computer model of the teeth, including the attachments secured to the teeth, is then made. The movements of the teeth are designated in the computer model. The series of individual transparent aligners are then designed and made for eventual application to the teeth in sequence to realign the teeth. The attachments may be made at any time in advance of their use and may contain removable handles for fast and easy placement on the teeth. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216627 | ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES WITH ELASTICS - Improved orthodontic appliances, along with related systems and methods, are provided. In one aspect, an appliance includes a shell having a plurality of cavities shaped to receive teeth, and a discontinuity formed in the shell. The appliance also includes an elastic member having a first portion directly coupled to the shell at a first attachment point and a second portion directly coupled to the shell at a second attachment point. The elastic member can be positioned to interact with the discontinuity. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216628 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT - An apparatus and method for orthodontic treatment is disclosed. The orthodontic apparatus comprises a bracket configured for attachment to a tooth in a set of brackets configured for attachment to a set of teeth and configured to be engaged by an archwire installed in the set of brackets to facilitate orthodontic treatment. A bracket comprises a base for attachment to the tooth and at least one slot for the archwire with a ridge and a depression and a chamfer. The ridge of the slot is configured to engage in contact with the archwire so that force from the archwire is applied by contact at the ridge to the bracket. The method of providing orthodontic treatment uses a set of brackets for a set of teeth connected by an archwire. The method comprises configuring each bracket in the set of brackets with a ridge-depression arrangement providing a ridge in a slot, attaching each bracket to a tooth and connecting the set of brackets with an archwire inserted in the slot. Treatment is facilitated by selectively located application of force from the archwire to the tooth at the ridge when the bracket is attached to the tooth and the archwire is installed in the set of brackets | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216629 | Orthodontic Bracket with Angled, Curved Shutter - An orthodontic bracket that having a clip angulated toward the lingual direction in a diagonal orientation for active seating of archwires. The bracket having a lingual vertical slot, a pair of gingival tie wings and a pair of occlusal tie wings. An archwire slot extending mesiodistally across the body. A locking shutter with a pair of resilient arms connected by a guide bar and moveable between an open position allowing placement of the archwire and a closed position inhibiting removal of the archwire. A pair of tracks on each of the outer lateral surfaces of the body, extending from the occlusal tie wings and into the gingival tie wings. The tracks dimensioned to receive the resilient arms therein. The tracks extend in a substantially occlusal-gingival direction, angled lingually by an angle Θ with respect to a plane parallel to a vertical that is perpendicular to the occlusal plane. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216630 | TITANIUM NANO-SCALE ETCHING ON AN IMPLANT SURFACE - A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of immersing the microscale roughened surface into a solution containing hydrogen peroxide and a basic solution to produce a nanoscale roughened surface consisting of nanopitting superimposed on the microscale roughened surface. The nanoscale roughened surface has a property that promotes osseointegration. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216631 | PALATAL IMPLANT FOR OVERDENTURE - Disclosed is a palatal implant for an overdenture. The palatal implant for an overdenture according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: an implant insertion body which is inserted in a predetermined insertion position of the palatal by means of operation of a screw portion formed on the outer surface of an overdenture; and a head which has a cuff connected to the upper portion of the implant insertion body, and which is externally exposed from the insertion position. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216632 | PACKAGE FOR DENTAL IMPLANT - A package ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216633 | REUSABLE DUAL-ARCH ANTERIOR DENTAL IMPRESSION TRAY - The present invention provides a dual arch anterior dental impression tray including a generally opened C-shaped mouthpiece ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216634 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A DENTAL MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216635 | BLANK AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A DENTAL RESTORATION BY SUBTRACTIVE MACHINING - A blank is provided for producing a dental prosthesis (tooth crown) comprising a mechanically processable material block and a holder connected thereto for clamping in an automatic processing tool. Said block is provided with a subgingival anatomic implant connecting part which is protrusively arranged thereon and in which an implant fixture for fixing it to the implant head is formed. The holder is arranged on the surface of the block arrangement side and the implant fixture to a surface on the implant side, thereby making it possible to work the blank by means of a computer-controlled conventional tool. A threaded channel which is embodied in the centre of the block in a parallel direction with respect to the surface on the fixation side, the angular orientation of the mastication surface of the tooth crown with respect to the occlusion vertical and the subgingival anatomic implant connecting part make it possible to fix the prosthetic element (tooth crown) directly to the implant without an abutment and with correct orientation in the row of teeth. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216636 | BLANK MATERIAL TO BE CUT FOR DENTISTRY, METAL POWDER FOR POWDER METALLURGY, METAL FRAME FOR PORCELAIN FUSING FOR DENTISTRY, AND DENTAL PROSTHESIS - A blank material to be cut for dentistry includes: Co as a main component; Cr at a ratio equal to or higher than 26 mass % and equal to or less than 35 mass %; Mo at a ratio equal to or higher than 5 mass % and equal to or less than 12 mass %; Si at a ratio equal to or higher than 0.3 mass % and equal to or less than 2.0 mass %; and N at a ratio equal to or higher than 0.09 mass % and equal to or less than 0.5 mass %. The blank material is formed of a sintered body of a metal powder. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216637 | DENTAL COMPONENT, METAL POWDER FOR POWDER METALLURGY, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DENTAL COMPONENT - A dental component is formed from a sintered body of a metal powder having particles containing Co, Cr, Mo, and Si as constituent components. In the particles, Co is contained as a main component, the content of Cr is 26% by mass or more and 35% by mass or less, the content of Mo is 5% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less, and the content of Si is 0.3% by mass or more and 2.0% by mass or less. The dental component has excellent proof stress and corrosion resistance. It is preferred that a part of Si in the sintered body is contained as silicon oxide, and the ratio of the content of Si contained as the silicon oxide to the content of Si in the sintered body is 20% or more and 80% or less. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216638 | Denture and Method of Producing a Denture - The invention relates to a denture, made of teeth, in particular prefabricated teeth, and of a denture base made of a gingival material, comprising cavities for teeth in which cavities for the teeth are mounted, in particular attached by bonding, characterized in that the denture base ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216639 | ELECTRIC INTERDENTAL CLEANING APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS USEFUL FOR CLEANING TEETH AND INTERDENTAL SPACES - A powered dental and interdental cleaning tool includes a body, an interdental cleaning member, and a drive member. The drive member extends from the body at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the body. The drive member is connected to the interdental cleaning member. A neck extends from the body and defines a drive member shaft for containing and supporting the drive member. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216640 | MULTI-FUNCTION ELECTRIC BRUSH APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS USEFUL FOR CLEANING TEETH AND INTERDENTAL SPACES - A powered dental and interdental cleaning tool may include a body, an interdental cleaning member, and a drive member. The drive member may extend from the body at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the body. The drive member may be connected to the interdental cleaning member. A neck may extend from the body and define a drive member shaft for containing and supporting the drive member. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216641 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL ORTODONTIC BRACKET COVER - A new method to measure and study in situ the chemical and mechanical stress of the orthodontic fixtures and to protect them by creating a feedback system for the patient that provides a warning on each exposure to an associated hazard. The device is an individual orthodontic protection cover applied over the arch wire and fixed on the orthodontic fixture by an elastic clamp and set over the tooth with a solid filler material to seal all the inner exposed surface of the tooth. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216642 | TOOTH WHITENING APPARATUS AND TOOTH WHITENING METHOD - A tooth whitening apparatus is an apparatus that whitens a tooth surface with light. The tooth whitening apparatus includes a sheet member attachable to the tooth surface, a color tone sensor disposed on the sheet member and detecting a color tone of a portion of the tooth surface adjacent to the color tone sensor, and a light-emitting device disposed at a position on the sheet member corresponding to a position at which the color tone sensor is disposed, the light-emitting device irradiating the portion of the tooth surface adjacent to the color tone sensor with the light in accordance with a detection result of the color tone sensor. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216643 | Animal Anesthetization Device and Method - An animal anesthetization device facilitates anesthetization of an animal, or simultaneous anesthetization of a litter of animals, prior to a procedure such as tail docking, castration, or the like. The device includes a box having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall defining an interior space. A lid is coupled to the box wherein the interior space is selectively enclosed. A valve is coupled to the box. A canister has a dispensing nozzle which is selectively engageable to the valve wherein contents of the canister are dispensed into the interior space of the box. An anesthetizing agent is positioned in the canister and dispensed into the box to anesthetize one or more animals in the box. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216644 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE - Method and system for treating a patient using a compressible, pressure-attenuating device. According to one embodiment, the system is used to treat urinary tract disorders and can include one or more of an access device, a delivery device, a pressure-attenuating device, and a removal device. The access device may be used to create a passageway to an anatomical structure, such as the patient's bladder. The delivery device may be inserted through the passageway created by the access device and may be used to deliver the pressure-attenuating device to the anatomical structure. The removal device may be inserted through the passageway created by the access device and may be used to view the bladder and/or to capture, to deflate and to remove the pressure-attenuating device. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216646 | METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, DEVICES AND KITS FOR ATTACHING SURGICAL SLINGS TO TISSUE - The present disclosure is directed to methods, compositions, devices and kits which pertain to the attachment of surgical slings to tissue by application of an energy source to the slings and tissue in the presence of a bonding material. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216647 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A MEDICAL IMPLANT TO AN ANATOMICAL LOCATION IN A PATIENT - Medical implant delivery devices and systems are disclosed. In general, an exemplary delivery device comprises a shaft and a handle. An exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in trans-obturator approaches are disclosed. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216648 | SURGICAL MESH WITH DIMENSIONALLY STABILIZED PORE - A system, method and fabric having a dimensionally stabilized pore. The system has a mesh fabric having a pore, such pore having a first pore perimeter. The system has a support having a support outer perimeter. The support is received into the pore so that the pore perimeter is in contact with the outer support perimeter. When the fabric is thermoset, the pore permanently assumes the shape of the outer support perimeter. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216649 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING AN IMPLANT - The present disclosure provides systems, methods, devices, and kits for delivering an implant to an anatomical site in a patient. In some instances, a delivery device for delivering an implant includes a receiver with a through-lumen and a transfer pin for associating with the implant and the lumen. In some embodiments, a method for delivering an implant to an anatomical site in a patient comprises transferring the implant or a portion thereof from one section of a delivery device to another. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216650 | THROMBECTOMY CATHETER SYSTEM WITH REFERENCE MEMBER - A surgical apparatus includes an elongate outer sheath dimensioned for positioning within a body lumen of a patient, a reference member and a removal device. The reference member is adapted for longitudinal movement relative to the elongate outer sheath between a first position at least partially disposed within a longitudinal lumen of the outer sheath and a second position at least partially exposed from the longitudinal lumen. The reference member is adapted to expand when in the second position to generally conform to an internal dimension of the body lumen. The reference member includes a radiopaque material for visualizing the reference member to assist in determining physical characteristics of the body lumen when in the second position. The removal device is adapted for longitudinal movement relative to the reference member, and is configured for disrupting at least a portion of the occlusion within the body lumen. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216651 | NOVEL KERATOPROSTHESIS, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CORNEAL REPAIR USING SAME - A keratoprosthesis and system and method of using same for corneal repair. The keratoprosthesis comprises a biocompatible support and an optic member disposed through a channel within the support. The support includes metal, preferably titanium, and treated, such as by sandblasting and/or acid etching, to create textured surfaces that promote soft tissue adhesion. A locking member interconnects the optic member and support. An outer surface of the locking member a collar extending from the support and disposed around the optic member is also metal, preferably titanium, and is similarly treated to promote soft tissue adhesion. A locking member interconnects the optic member and support. The system includes the keratoprosthesis positioned within an isolated soft tissue segment of a non-ocular tissue, such as buccal mucosa, placed on the anterior cornea. The method includes removing corneal epithelium, isolating and transplanting a segment of soft tissue to the de-epithelialized cornea, creating a receiving area in the soft tissue, positioning a keratoprosthesis relative to the receiving area anterior to the cornea, and securing the keratoprosthesis. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216652 | INTRAOCULAR LENS, IN PARTICULAR CILIARY INTRAOCULAR LENS - The present invention relates to an intraocular lens, in particular a ciliary intraocular lens having at least one optic and one haptic element. In order to create an intraocular lens that enables a symmetrical deformation of one or several optic elements of the intraocular lens as well as a relative displacement of these optic elements on their optical axis to each other, so that a sufficient change in refractive power is achieved, it is proposed that the haptic element is composed of several haptic elements, preferably connected to the optic element in equiangular manner, wherein
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| 20150216653 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE FOR USE IN THE HUMAN AND/OR ANIMAL BODY TO REPLACE AN ORGAN VALVE - The invention relates to an implantable device for use in the human and/or animal body to replace an organ valve, comprising a main body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second each have an opening to provide a fluid connection through the main body between the first end and the second end; a first membrane element arranged inside or at one end of the main body, wherein the membrane element is formed in such a manner that it allows the fluid connection through the main body in a first flow direction and blocks the same in a second flow direction opposite the first flow direction; wherein the main body has a large ratio of length to transverse expansion along the longitudinal axis of the main body in a first operating state (primary form) and a smaller ratio of length to transverse expansion along the longitudinal axis of the main body in a second operating state (secondary form); and wherein the main body can be reversibly transferred from the secondary form to the primary form counter to elastic material forces by the application of a force; and wherein the main body is formed from a single wire-like element or from a plurality of wire-like elements connected to each other by means interlocking winding and/or twisting and/or weaving in the manner of a woven and/or layered fabric and/or net. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216654 | COLLAPSIBLE AND RE-EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE CUFF DESIGNS AND COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - A prosthetic heart valve is provided with a cuff having features which promote sealing with the native tissues even where the native tissues are irregular. The cuff may include a portion adapted to bear on the LVOT when the valve is implanted in a native aortic valve. The valve may include elements for biasing the cuff outwardly with respect to the stent body when the stent body is in an expanded condition. The cuff may have portions of different thickness distributed around the circumference of the valve in a pattern matching the shape of the opening defined by the native tissue. All or part of the cuff may be movable relative to the stent during implantation. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216655 | TRANSCATHETER MITRAL VALVE PROSTHESIS - A prosthetic cardiac valve comprises an anchor having an atrial skirt, an annular region, and a ventricular skirt. The prosthetic valve also has a plurality of prosthetic valve leaflets each having a first end and a free end. The first end is coupled with the anchor and the free end is opposite the first end. The prosthetic cardiac valve has an open configuration in which the free ends of the prosthetic valve leaflets are disposed away from one another to allow antegrade blood flow therepast, and a closed configuration in which the free ends of the prosthetic valve leaflets engage one another and substantially prevent retrograde blood flow therepast. The anchor has a collapsed configuration for delivery to the heart and an expanded configuration for anchoring the prosthetic cardiac valve to a patient's heart. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216656 | SYSTEMS FOR QUICKLY DELIVERING A PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE - A heart valve prosthesis that can be quickly and easily implanted during a surgical procedure is provided. The prosthetic valve has a base stent that is deployed at a treatment site, and a valve component configured to quickly connect to the base stent. The base stent may take the form of a self- or balloon-expandable stent that expands outward against the native valve with or without leaflet excision. The valve component has a non-expandable prosthetic valve and a self- or balloon-expandable coupling stent for attachment to the base stent, thereby fixing the position of the valve component relative to the base stent. The prosthetic valve may be a commercially available to valve with a sewing ring and the coupling stent attaches to the sewing ring. The system is particularly suited for rapid deployment of heart valves in a conventional open-heart surgical environment. A catheter-based system and method for deployment is provided. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216657 | COLLAPSIBLE-EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES WITH STRUCTURES FOR CLAMPING NATIVE TISSUE - A prosthetic heart valve is designed to be circumferentially collapsible for less invasive delivery into the patient. At the implant site the valve re-expands to a larger circumferential size, i.e., the size that it has for operation as a replacement for one of the patient's native heart valves. The valve includes structures that, at the implant site, extend radially outwardly to engage tissue structures above and below the native heart valve annulus. These radially outwardly extending structures clamp the native tissue between them and thereby help to anchor the prosthetic valve at the desired location in the patient. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216658 | COLLAPSIBLE-EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES WITH STRUCTURES FOR CLAMPING NATIVE TISSUE - A prosthetic heart valve is designed to be circumferentially collapsible for less invasive delivery into the patient. At the implant site the valve re-expands to a larger circumferential size, i.e., the size that it has for operation as a replacement for one of the patient's native heart valves. The valve includes structures that, at the implant site, extend radially outwardly to engage tissue structures above and below the native heart valve annulus. These radially outwardly extending structures clamp the native tissue between them and thereby help to anchor the prosthetic valve at the desired location in the patient. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216659 | REPOSITIONING OF PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE AND DEPLOYMENT - A collapsible prosthetic heart valve includes a stent and a valve assembly. The stent has an annulus section with a relatively small cross-section, and an aortic section with a relatively large cross-section. The valve assembly, including a cuff and a plurality of leaflets, is secured to the stent in the annulus section such that the valve assembly can be entirely deployed in the native valve annulus and function as intended while at least a portion of the aortic section is held by the delivery device in a manner that allows for resheathing. The configuration of the prosthetic valve is such that the valve leaflets can fully coapt and the valve can function properly even when the stent and/or valve assembly become distorted upon deployment or use. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216660 | RAPID DEPLOYMENT METHODS FOR PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES - A quick-connect heart valve prosthesis that can be quickly and easily implanted is provided. The heart valve includes a substantially non-expandable, non-compressible prosthetic valve and a plastically-expandable coupling stent, thereby enabling attachment to the annulus without sutures. A small number of guide sutures may be provided for aortic valve orientation. The prosthetic valve may be a commercially available valve with a sewing ring with the coupling stent attached thereto. The coupling stent may expand from a conical deployment shape to a conical expanded shape, and may include web-like struts connected between axially-extending posts. A system and method for deployment includes a hollow two-piece handle through which a balloon catheter passes. A valve holder is stored with the heart valve and the handle easily attaches thereto to improve valve preparation steps. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216661 | TECHNIQUES FOR PERCUTANEOUS MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SEALING - Apparatus and methods are described including a prosthetic valve support ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216662 | Biological Chord Repair System and Methods - An embodiment includes a chordal replacement system comprising: a pledget coupled to a first suture length and at least one of a first needle and a first ferrule; a second suture length coupled to the pledget and at least a second needle; and a third suture length coupled to the pledget and at least a third needle; wherein the second and third suture lengths are not monolithic with each other and do not constitute a single suture. Other embodiments are described herein. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216663 | COLLAPSIBLE AND RE-EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE CUFF DESIGNS AND COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - A prosthetic heart valve is provided with a cuff having features which promote sealing with the native tissues even where the native tissues are irregular. The cuff may include a portion adapted to bear on the LVOT when the valve is implanted in a native aortic valve. The valve may include elements for biasing the cuff outwardly with respect to the stent body when the stent body is in an expanded condition. The cuff may have portions of different thickness distributed around the circumference of the valve in a pattern matching the shape of the opening defined by the native tissue. All or part of the cuff may be movable relative to the stent during implantation. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216664 | COMPOSITE BONE IMPLANTS - The invention provides natural multi-composite bone implants such as bone-connective tissue-bone and osteochondral implants for the replacement and/or repair of, for example and in particular a damaged or defective bone-meniscus-bone joint or a bone-patella tendon-bone joint or osteochondral lesions, methods of preparing the composites and uses thereof. The invention also provides natural or native composite bone-connective tissue-bone and osteochondral matrices or scaffolds that are substantially decellularised for subsequent transplantation/implantation. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216665 | THIN BENDABLE BONE PLATE FOR BONE DEFICIT REPAIR AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - A flexible, bendable organic decalcified or partially decalcified bone, cortical or cancellous, adapted for use in augmentation or repair of animal skeletal structures comprising a continuous plate or sheet of natural bone, as well as dermis is described. The thickness, flexibility and tensile strength of the construct is such as to allow it to be shaped and contoured without damage to it. The composition is ultimately remodeled by the body, thus obviating the need for additional surgical intervention. The clinical indications for the use of the invented construct are many, but are particularly prominent in dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery and implantology. It is particularly useful in the maxillary sinus augmentation. A unique new method, different from previously described methods for the preparation of the disclosed constructs, is described. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216666 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Elongating Bone - The present invention comprises devices, systems, and methods for elongating bone using an extension implant having a first end and a second end. The first end of the extension implant is inserted into an opening in the live bone and the second end of the extension implant is combined with an enlarged implant. A plurality of channels extend through the components to serve as conduits for delivering fluids and physiological signals which induce bone formation. Some embodiments include a subcutaneous cage assembly for helping to support the implant as the bone heals around it. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216667 | TAPERED ADAPTER - A prosthesis including an adapter and associated methods are provided herein. The prosthesis includes a stem including a stem outer surface, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An adapter includes an adapter outer surface and a bore including an adapter inner surface, wherein the stem outer surface is substantially congruent with the adapter inner surface such that the proximal portion of the stem is configured to be at least partially received by the bore. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216668 | Stiffening Structure in a Prosthetic Member - A prosthetic member is formed to include a selected thickness to allow for bone retention. The prosthetic member can include a formed support member that can include a rigidifying structure. The rigidifying structure can be formed substantially simultaneously with a formation of at least one portion of the prosthetic member. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216669 | SPECTRUM KNEE - A knee replacement system including a first tibial baseplate, a second tibial baseplate, and an intercondylar bridge member. Each one of the first and second tibial baseplates includes a bone engaging surface and a bearing engaging surface opposite to the bone engaging surface. Each one of the first and second tibial baseplates also includes a first baseplate coupling portion and a second baseplate coupling portion. The first baseplate coupling portion is configured to couple with the intercondylar bridge member for coupling the second tibial baseplate to the first tibial baseplate. The second baseplate coupling portion is configured to couple an insert to the first and second tibial baseplates. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216670 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216671 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216672 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216673 | IN-SITU FORMED INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216674 | SPINAL INTERBODY IMPLANT WITH BONE SCREW RETENTION - A spinal interbody implant has a bone screw retention mechanism that prohibits bone screws from backing out after the bone screws are installed. A bone screw retention plate is received in a plate retention area of the implant to provide a barrier that keeps the installed bone screws from backing out of their bone screw pocket. The bone screw retention mechanism consists of a retention plate and a configured plate retention area in a face of the implant body. Retention plate fasteners may be used to retain the configured plate. In one form, the bone screw retention mechanism consists of a retention plate, a configured plate retention area in a face of the implant body, and a retention plate bolt. In another form, the bone screw retention mechanism consists of a retention plate, a configured plate retention area in a face of the implant body, and a retention plate bolt. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216675 | Zero-Profile Interbody Spacer and Coupled Plate Assembly - An implant for insertion into a disc space between vertebrae, wherein the implant includes a spacer portion, a plate portion coupled to the spacer portion, two bone fixation elements for engaging the vertebrae and a retention mechanism for preventing the bone fixation elements from postoperatively backing-out of the plate portion. The retention mechanism may be in the form of a spring biased snapper element that is biased into communication with the bone fixation elements so that once the bone fixation element advances past the snapper element, the snapper element is biased back to its initial position in which the snapper element interfaces with the bone fixation elements. Alternatively, the retention mechanism may be in the form of a propeller rotatable between a first position in which the bone fixation elements are insertable to a second position where the bone fixation elements are prevented from backing-out. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216676 | SELECTIVELY EXPANDING SPINE CAGE WITH ENHANCED BONE GRAFT INFUSION - A selectively expanding spine cage has a minimized cross section in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the diameter of the neuroforamen through which it passes in the distracted spine. The cage conformably engages between the endplates of the adjacent vertebrae to effectively distract the anterior disc space, stabilize the motion segments and eliminate pathologic spine motion. Expanding selectively (anteriorly, along the vertical axis of the spine) rather than uniformly, the cage height increases and holds the vertebrae with fixation forces greater than adjacent bone and soft tissue failure forces in natural lordosis. Stability is thus achieved immediately, enabling patient function by eliminating painful motion. The cage shape intends to rest proximate to the anterior column cortices securing the desired spread and fixation, allowing for bone graft in, around, and through the implant for arthrodesis whereas for arthroplasty it fixes to endpoints but cushions the spine naturally. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216677 | SPINAL SURGERY IMPLANTS AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A spinal surgery tool system including an elongated conduit and an implant is disclosed. The implant assumes a straight configuration within the elongated conduit and is deployable from the elongated conduit into a closed or nearly-closed loop configuration for deployment interposed between two tissue surfaces to define an enclosed volume. The conduit and the implant are configured such that, when the implant is deployed in the loop configuration, an opening formed in a proximal portion of the implant forms a contiguous channel with a passageway along the conduit so as to provide a continuous access channel along the elongated conduit into the enclosed volume. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216678 | Method and System for Identification of a Center of a Vertebral Disc Space and Corresponding Center Axis of a Spinal Column - An apparatus for locating a central axis of a spinal column and method of using the same is disclosed. The apparatus and method includes one or more members capable of spanning a center line which may then be identified by at least one additional member positioned therebetween. Furthermore, the device may contain or be capable of accommodating various additional tools for marking the location of the central axis of a spinal column. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216679 | MODULAR AND LIGHTWEIGHT MYOELECTRIC PROSTHESIS COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS - Prosthetic devices and, more particularly, modular myoelectric prosthesis components and related methods, are described. In one embodiment, a hand for a prosthetic limb may comprise a rotor-motor; a transmission, comprising a differential roller screw; a linkage coupled to the transmission; and at least one finger coupled to the linkage. In one embodiment, a component part of a wrist of a prosthetic limb may comprise an exterior-rotor motor, a planetary gear transmission, a clutch, and a cycloid transmission. In one embodiment, an elbow for a prosthetic limb may comprise an exterior-rotor motor, and a transmission comprising a planetary gear transmission, a non-backdrivable clutch, and a screw. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216680 | MODULAR AND LIGHTWEIGHT MYOELECTRIC PROSTHESIS COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS - Prosthetic devices and, more particularly, modular myoelectric prosthesis components and related methods, are described. In one embodiment, a hand for a prosthetic limb may comprise a rotor-motor; a transmission, comprising a differential roller screw; a linkage coupled to the transmission; and at least one finger coupled to the linkage. In one embodiment, a component part of a wrist of a prosthetic limb may comprise an exterior-rotor motor, a planetary gear transmission, a clutch, and a cycloid transmission. In one embodiment, an elbow for a prosthetic limb may comprise an exterior-rotor motor, and a transmission comprising a planetary gear transmission, a non-backdrivable clutch, and a screw. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216681 | MODULAR AND LIGHTWEIGHT MYOELECTRIC PROSTHESIS COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS - Prosthetic devices and, more particularly, modular myoelectric prosthesis components and related methods, are described. In one embodiment, a hand for a prosthetic limb may comprise a rotor-motor; a transmission, comprising a differential roller screw; a linkage coupled to the transmission; and at least one finger coupled to the linkage. In one embodiment, a component part of a wrist of a prosthetic limb may comprise an exterior-rotor motor, a planetary gear transmission, a clutch, and a cycloid transmission. In one embodiment, an elbow for a prosthetic limb may comprise an exterior-rotor motor, and a transmission comprising a planetary gear transmission, a non-backdrivable clutch, and a screw. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216682 | Array of Microelectrodes for Interfacing to Neurons within Fascicles - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for interfacing with nerve fibers, such as axons. Embodiments provide multiple micro-channels, into which individual fascicles of a nerve may be placed, one fascicle per micro-channel. Each micro-channel has an associated set of micro-wire electrodes that penetrate the fascicle in the micro-channel. The micro-wire electrodes are thinner than prior art photolithographed micro-electrode arrays. Consequently, more micro-wire electrodes may interface with a single fascicle, and each micro-wire electrode interfaces with fewer axons, than in the prior art. Multiple rows of micro-channels may be stacked to construct two-dimensional arrays of micro-channels. These embodiments thereby facilitate finer motor control in prosthetic devices, and more granular sensory feedback from prosthetic devices to central nervous systems, than is achievable in the prior art. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216683 | Prosthetic Distal Force Measurement Device - An insert interface adapted to fit within a prosthesis between a convex-shaped distal end of a prosthetic liner and an interior distal end of a prosthetic socket for collecting data measurement of the fit of a residual limb of an amputee within the prosthesis comprising an insert comprising a resilient pad of elastomeric material having an upper surface and a lower surface with a concave shaped upper surface adapted to provide a contiguous surface with an interior surface of a prosthetic socket when inserted therein and provide a cushion for a distal end of a residual limb when worn by an amputee, and a lower surface having a shape complementally configured to a distal interior surface of a prosthetic socket when inserted therein, and at least one force sensor mounted centrally within said pad in proximity to the upper surface of the pad for sensing forces against the pad created by a downward movement of a residual limb of an amputee when wearing the socket and for electronically wirelessly transmitting data indicative of said sensed forces via a receiver/transmitter to a remote data processing computer collected by a user, rehabilitation doctor, and/or a CPO (Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist) for determining adjustments to the prosthesis. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216684 | DUAL ROTATIONAL STENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENDOVASCULAR TREATMENT OF ANEURYSMS - A coaxial stent system is described in which an inner treatment stent is configured to be coaxially positioned inside an outer anchoring stent. The outer anchoring stent is adapted for insertion into a blood vessel and anchoring to the blood vessel at a position where the outer anchoring stent spans a neck of an aneurysm. A method for endovascular treatment of aneurysms is also described. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216685 | GRAFT ANCHOR DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present disclosure provides medical devices, systems and methods and in particular to devices and methods useful for anchoring graft materials to bodily structures. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216686 | TREATMENT KIT, TREATMENT DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF PRODUCTION - The kit includes: a first implant ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216687 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING OR OCCLUDING A PHYSIOLOGICAL OPENING OR CAVITY - Implantable devices for placement at a cavity or opening such as an aneurysm are disclosed. The implantable devices, in a deployed condition, have a generally inverted U-shaped profile with a curved or angled framework support structure sized and configured for placement in proximity to tissue surrounding the opening and anchoring legs extending proximally from the framework structure sized and configured to contact the wall of a neighboring lumen at opposed locations. Occlusive and semi-occlusive membranes may be associated with the framework support structure and deployed over the opening to provide exclusion of the opening and flow diversion. Proximal anchoring segments providing additional lumen wall surface area contact for the implantable device following deployment may be incorporated. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216688 | Intravascular Medical Device Release System - The present invention provides a braided coil catheter to delivery of a vascular implant through a catheter including a braided coil adapted to at least partially retain a vascular implant comprising a braided coil distal tip, a braided coil proximal end connected by a braided coil body having a lumen with a lumen diameter; a friction plug comprising a proximal friction plug end, a distal friction plug end connected by a friction plug body with a friction plug diameter greater than the lumen diameter to frictionally fit into the lumen of the braided coil distal tip; a vascular implant having an implant mating end, an implant non-mating end connected by an implant body wherein the implant mating end is connected to the distal friction plug end; and a pusher catheter inserted into the lumen and to contact the proximal friction plug end and force the friction plug from the lumen. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216689 | EMERGENCY VESSEL REPAIR PROSTHESIS DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A deployment device to deploy a prosthesis for interconnecting vessel portions of a body vessel is described herein. The device includes a support frame and an actuation member coupled to the support frame. The actuation member is movable between a first and a second position. A retaining member is movable between a closed and a open position. In the closed position, the retaining member forms a chamber to retain a length of a prosthesis in a compressed configuration. In the open position, the retaining member is positioned to allow the prosthesis to move to an expanded configuration. Movement of the actuation member to the second position causes movement of the retaining member to the open position. One or more retractable cuffs can be positioned over the ends of the prosthesis for selectively retaining the corresponding prosthesis ends in the compressed configuration. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216690 | System and Methods for Treating a Bifurcation - A system for treating a bifurcation includes first and second delivery catheters, each having an expandable member and a stent. The stent on the second delivery catheter has a side hole. A portion of the first delivery catheter is disposed under a portion of the stent on second delivery catheter. The first delivery catheter is slidable relative to the second delivery catheter, and the first delivery catheter passes through the side hole. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216691 | BALLOON CATHETERS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING STENTS USING SUCH CATHETERS - Apparatus and methods are provided for treating lesions within a blood vessel include a two-layer angioplasty balloon designed for the simultaneous deployment of multiple balloon-expanded stents. The high-compliance (elastic) outer balloon secures stent position. The low-compliance (inelastic) inner balloon drives angioplasty and stent expansion. Stent deployment starts with the injection of a small quantity of fluid into the outer balloon, which bulges slightly at both ends and into the spaces between the stents and, once the stent has expanded a little, between the struts of the stents. The injection port to the outer balloon is then closed, and fluid is injected only into the inner balloon, which expands, opening the stents. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216692 | Catheter Systems and Methods for Manufacture - A method for manufacturing a catheter, includes forming a mandrel by arranging at least first and second elongate members in an at least partial longitudinal juxtaposed relation with respect to a longitudinal axis defined by the mandrel, mounting an inner liner having an internal surface about the mandrel, treating the inner liner whereby the first and second elongate members of the mandrel cause irregularities within the internal surface of the inner liner, positioning an outer member about the inner liner and removing at least the inner liner from the mandrel, thereby forming a catheter having the inner liner with irregularities. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216693 | PIVOTING RING SEAL - The instant invention provides for a pivoting ring that can be used as a seal for an inflatable member. The pivoting ring seal offers a mechanical action which acts to tighten with increasing inflation and/or expansion of an inflatable member. As the inflatable member increases in pressure and/or size, one side of the ring is lifted and pivots around a fulcrum in the middle of the ring seal causing the opposite side of the ring seal to decrease in diameter. The pivot ring causes the opposite part of the seal to tighten about an inner member allowing for a higher-pressure seal. In addition to a higher pressure seal, the working length of the inflatable member can be adjusted by moving the ring along the length of the inflatable member. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216694 | ENDOGRAFT INTRODUCER AND A CAPSULE ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENDOGRAFT INTRODUCER - A capsule assembly for an endograft introducer is disclosed. The assembly comprises: a capsule retriever having a plug portion and a tail portion, the plug portion having a lead-in surface, the tail portion having an elongate body extending proximally from the plug portion to an end stop feature receiver; a capsule tube having an end stop feature at a proximal end thereof and terminating in a distal end, the end stop feature and the end stop receiver arranged such that proximal movement of the capsule tube relative to the plug portion is limited; and a capsule cavity inside the capsule tube, a proximal end of a prosthesis being receivable in the cavity. The capsule tube is slidably movable with respect to the capsule retriever to a position in which the distal end of the capsule tube is adjacent to the lead-in surface of the plug portion. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216695 | CATHETER HAVING A SHEATH INCLUDING A WIRE LAYER - The invention relates to a catheter ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216696 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING OBESITY BY EXTRACTING FOOD - The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating obesity. A tube is positioned that passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After the patient has ingested food, the food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The present invention is less invasive than current surgical procedures for reducing weight and allows patients to live a normal and active lifestyle without experiencing adverse side effects. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216697 | INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON - An intragastric balloon ( | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216698 | GASTRIC CALIBRATION TUBE - A gastric calibration tube includes a flexible elongate member, a pushing member, and a balloon member. The flexible elongate member has a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and an outer surface that extends between the proximal and distal end portions. The outer surface defines a side opening. The flexible elongate member defines a lumen that is in communication with the side opening. The pushing member has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is advanceable through the lumen of the flexible elongate member and out of the side opening of the flexible elongate member. The balloon member is secured to one or both of the flexible elongate member and the pushing member. The balloon member is inflatable to fix the gastric calibration tube within a patient's stomach. | 2015-08-06 |
| 20150216699 | HEMORRHOIDAL DEVICE - A device for the treatment of hemorrhoids. The device has a body with an external surface, and comprises an elastic and pliable material, allowing said body to be bent and inserted between the buttocks of a patient, so that the external surface can support any hemorrhoids in contact with the external surface, while the tension of said body allows the device to be held in place by the buttocks, while said body remains in a bent state. The device can be used for the treatment of hemorrhoids, fecal incontinence, flatulence or rectal prolapse. | 2015-08-06 |
