| 40th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20150272679 | SURGICAL LASER TOOL - A surgical laser tool for performing a laser procedure at a treatment site is provided. The surgical laser tool includes a laser source, a fiber catheter, and an analytical device. The laser source is configured to generate laser energy. The fiber catheter is configured to (i) acquire optical feedback from the treatment site and (ii) deliver the laser energy to the treatment site. The analytical device is configured to analyze reflected light from the treatment site in order to allow a physician to perform a diagnosis on the treatment site. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272680 | ENDOSCOPE TRANSPORTATION INSTRUMENT - An endoscope transportation instrument includes: a holding portion that holds the endoscope and includes a through hole for discharging liquid dripping from the endoscope when the endoscope is arranged at an upper position; and a liquid receiving portion including a liquid-tight recessed portion that opens upward and receives the liquid dripping from the endoscope when the endoscope held by the holding portion is arranged at the upper position, the liquid receiving portion being connected to the holding portion at a position where the liquid receiving portion does not block the through hole. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272681 | MULTI-SITE SURGICAL DRAPE AND METHOD - A patient support for use with a foundation frame is disclosed. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The patient support includes a base beam, a leg support, and a guide. The base beam is coupleable to the foundation frame to be supported by the first column and the second column. The leg support has a first end pivotably coupled to the base beam and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The, guide is coupled to the base beam and to the second end of the leg support. The guide is configured to guide the second end of the leg support along an arcuate path when the leg support pivots relative to the base beam | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272682 | BREAST SUPPORT AND IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE FOR RADIOTHERAPY - A comfortable, light weight device to properly position and elongate breast tissue for extended periods of time during radiotherapy and other medical procedures. In one embodiment, the breast fixation device is a generally cylindrical inflatable enclosure that wraps around the breast tissue. In another embodiment, the breast fixation device is composed of multiple rings that are placed around the breast tissue and inflated. In a further embodiment, the breast fixation device consists of multiple inflatable fingers which drape around the breast tissue and then squeeze the breast tissue into an elongated position as they are inflated. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272683 | DEVICE - A system comprising a platform assembly comprising a master platform and a slave platform, both the master platform and the slave platform being moveable, the platform assembly further comprising a force feedback control arrangement for applying a force to the master platform in response to a force exerted on a slave device mounted on the platform. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272684 | APPARATUS FOR FLEXIBLE ELONGATE MEMBER, METHOD FOR FLEXIBLE ELONGATE MEMBER, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An insertion method for a flexible elongate member is used to insert the flexible elongate member into a tube while causing first and second holding units to perform an opening-and-closing operation for holding and releasing the flexible elongate member. The method includes acquiring information of a distance by which the second holding unit moves with respect to the first holding unit and information of an operation type used to distinguish between insertion of the flexible elongate member into the tube, stoppage of the flexible elongate member, and extraction of the flexible elongate member from the tube; generating operation information regarding an opened/closed state of the first holding portion and an opened/closed state of the second holding portion on the basis of the distance and the operation type; and controlling the insertion, stoppage, or extraction of the flexible elongate member on the basis of the operation information. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272685 | ROBOT SYSTEM - A robot system comprising a transport device and a robot, wherein the transport device has a receiving means for receiving a robot and a movement device connected with the receiving device. The robot comprises a robot base, wherein at least one manipulator element is connected with the robot base. Further, a fastening device is connected with the robot base for fastening the robot to a holding device. Moreover, a transport device receiving means is connected with the robot base for fastening the robot to the transport device. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272686 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROBOTIC SURGERY - A robotic surgery method for cutting a bone of a patient includes characterizing the geometry and positioning of the bone and manually moving a handheld manipulator, the handheld manipulator operatively coupled to a bone cutting tool having an end effector portion, to cut a portion of the bone with the end effector portion. The handheld manipulator further comprises a manipulator housing and an actuator assembly movably coupled between the manipulator housing and the bone cutting tool. The method further includes causing the actuator assembly to automatically move relative to the manipulator housing to maintain the end effector portion of the tool within a desired bone cutting envelope in response to movement of the manipulator housing relative to the bone. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272687 | FACIAL PROTECTION AND THERMOREGULATION FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING SURGERY - A mask suitable for protecting the face of a patient during surgery comprises a transparent plastic shield which includes a transverse cutout that provides access to the nose and mouth, and a vertical gap which runs from the cutout to the shield's perimeter. Padding affixed to the perimeter of the shield's underside provides a cushion between the shield and face. The padding is preferably arranged such that the mask can be installed or removed without dislodging tubing inserted into the patient's nose or mouth via the transverse cutout. An attachment mechanism secures the shield to the face. A warming hood may be coupled to the protective mask. The hood preferably comprises outer and inner layers, with an access point at which air can be introduced between the layers; perforations on the inner layer permit warm air to be dispersed onto the patient. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272688 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND ARTICLE FOR DETECTION OF TRANSPONDER TAGGED OBJECTS, FOR EXAMPLE DURING SURGERY - The presence or absence of objects is determined by interrogating or exciting transponders coupled to the objects using pulsed wide band frequency signals. Interrogation is broken down into a number of subsample scan cycles each having interrogation cycles a start time forward in time by a fraction of a period of an expected transponder response signal. Ambient or background noise is evaluated and a threshold adjusted based on the level of noise. Adjustment may be based on multiple noise measurements or samples. Noise detection may be limited, with emphasis placed on interrogation to increase the signal to noise ratio. Matched filtering may be employed. Presence/absence determination may take into account frequency and/or Q value to limit false detections. Appropriate acts may be taken if detected noise is out of defined limits of operation, for example shutting down interrogation and/or providing an appropriate indication. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272689 | BLOOD TESTING APPARATUS AND BLOOD TESTING METHOD THEREOF - A blood testing apparatus includes a loader configured to receive a test medium, the test medium including a test object to be tested; a controller configured to perform control to operate the loader to receive the test medium in response to receiving an input of a trigger signal indicating a test start in an emergency mode; a display configured to display a user interface screen indicating the emergency mode; and an analyzer configured to automatically start analysis of the test object under the control of the controller when the test medium is received. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272690 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The disclosure discloses a surgical instrument which comprises an instrument body and an encapsulated electronic device, wherein the instrument body is partially or completely made of a metal material; the encapsulated electronic device comprises a radio frequency identification chip which is electrically connected with the instrument body; the instrument body, which serves as an antenna of the radio frequency identification chip, is configured to acquire the electromagnetic wave energy so as to activate the radio frequency identification chip. According to the surgical instrument, the instrument body, which serves as the antenna of the encapsulated electronic device, is configured to acquire the electromagnetic wave energy so as to activate the radio frequency identification chip, so that no antenna is needed to be configured in the encapsulated electronic device, and thus the encapsulated electronic device cannot affect operations of medical staff due to small size and can achieve excellent reading effect. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272691 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL PLASTIC SURGERY SNS SERVICE - A virtual plastic surgery SNS service apparatus for providing a virtual plastic surgery service, comprising: a three-dimensional (3D) face model generation unit configured to generate a 3D face model by using an image from a portable camera; a 3D face model database management unit configured to store and manage the 3D face model and a result of virtual plastic surgery such that the 3D face model and the result of virtual plastic surgery are shared by people on a SNS (Social Network Service); a virtual plastic surgery simulation unit configured to allow a user to directly perform a simulation of virtual plastic surgery by using a certain facial part of a shared face model of a friend or by using a certain facial part of a known entertainer; and a social network service unit configured to allow the user to share the simulation result with people on the SNS or to connect the user to an expert to be consulted. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272692 | APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR AIDING DETERMINATION OF ATROCAR PORT POSITION, AND MEDIUM HAVING A TROCAR PORTPOSITION DETERMINATION AIDING PROGRAM STORED THEREIN - A point within a three dimensional region represented by volume data is set as a target point. A three dimensional angular range having the target point as its apex is set, and a plurality of line of sight vectors directed toward the target point are set within the three dimensional angular range. A plurality of projected images are generated by projecting the three dimensional region onto projection planes perpendicular to the line of sight vectors for each of the line of sight vectors. The generated projected images are arranged and displayed on a screen. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272693 | INTRACAVITY ILLUMINATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to an intracavity system and method for illuminating a surgical site within a body cavity to be used with a stationary surgical device. The system comprises at least one light source comprising a light-emitting diode configured and operable to emit illumination light into the body cavity. The light-emitting diode is mounted on a coupling assembly for securing the light-emitting diode to an external surface of the stationary surgical device to permit selectively fastening the light source to any desired location along the stationary surgical device and repositioning thereof. Each of the at least one light source is connected via a wire to a handheld self-contained electrical power supply unit. The wire is configured to transmit power supply energy from the power supply unit to the light source. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272694 | SURGICAL VISUALIZATION SYSTEM - A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together to provide a composite image. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the composite image generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as transparent on the composite image. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272695 | ALIGNMENT PLATE APPARATUS AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A computer implemented system for adjusting the placement of an implant in a patient through the use of a dimensioned grid template placed relative to patient anatomy on a fluoroscopic machine and a method to digitally quantify alignment parameters is provided. This system can be used for determining: 1) leg length, offset, and cup position during arthroplasty replacement surgery; 2) fracture reduction/correction position during trauma procedures and 3) an apparatus to be used for defomity correction planning is provided; 4) placement and positioning of instruments and implants relative to bone and anatomical architecture; 5) bone anatomy boundary parameter identification relative to reaming and cutting landmarks of bone. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272696 | SURGICAL SYSTEM - The present invention relates to, inter alia, a surgical system for monitoring the orientation of a surgical device relative to a patient's anatomy, the system comprising: a. A patient sensor for sensing the orientation of the patient's anatomy; b. An orientation sensor for sensing the orientation of a surgical device; and c. A monitor for monitoring the orientation of the surgical device relative to the sensed patient's anatomy. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272697 | MICROSCOPIC SURGERY SYSTEM AND NAVIGATION METHOD GUIDED BY OPTICAL COHERENCE TEMOGRAPHY - Provided are a microscopic surgery system and a navigation method guided by optical coherence tomography. The microscopic surgery system may include: an object lens; a surgical microscope unit configured to perform two-dimensional imaging on an area to operate on via the object lens; an optical coherence tomography unit configured to perform two-dimensional tomography imaging on the area via the object lens, with an imaging field calibrated according to that of the surgical microscope unit; a processor configured to obtain navigation information based on the two-dimensional imaging by the surgical microscope unit and the two-dimensional tomography imaging by the optical coherence tomography unit, the navigation information comprising positional information of a body part to operate on and a surgical instrument for operating on the body part; and an output unit configured to output the navigation information to guide the surgical instrument to the body part. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272698 | NAVIGATION TOOLS USING SHAPE SENSING TECHNOLOGY - A navigation system for an airway of a lung includes a wire configured to be inserted into the airway of a patient. The wire may include at least one fiber optic cable with a bragg grating. The system may also include a processing system configured to display a map of at least a portion of the airway. The processing system may be operably coupled to the wire and may be configured to identify a location of the wire on the map. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272699 | TOOL FOR INSERTION AND EXTRACTION OF IMPLANTABLE MARKERS - Embodiments of a system and method for insertion and extraction of a sensor assembly are generally described herein. A system can include an insertion tool comprising: a grip portion including a locking slot, and an extension portion extending distally from the grip portion to a distal end of the insertion tool. The system can include a sensor assembly detachably coupled to the distal end of the extension portion, the sensor assembly including a head portion and an anchoring portion, the anchoring portion configured to attach to a bone and a cable running through the extension portion and attached to the sensor assembly, wherein the cable is secured to the grip portion of the insertion tool at the locking slot, wherein the grip portion and the extension portion are configured to be detached from the sensor assembly and the cable after the sensor assembly is attached to the bone. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272700 | MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - A medical image diagnosis apparatus includes a capturing part configured to photograph a target site of a subject to capture a medical image. The medical image diagnosis apparatus further includes a positional information acquisition unit, a guideline generator, and a display processor. The positional information acquisition unit acquires the positional information of a puncture needle inserted into of the subject. The guideline generator generates a guideline that indicates an insertion route for the puncture needle to reach the target site based on the positional information. The guideline includes scales graduated at predetermined intervals. The display processor displays the guideline with the medical image. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272701 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FLUORO-LESS OR NEAR FLUORO-LESS PERCUTANEOUS SURGERY ACCESS - A needle access assembly and method for obtaining percutaneous needle access with little or no fluoroscopy. The method can include selecting a target for percutaneous access, directing a laser guide at a desired needle-insertion angle and in line with the selected target, aligning the needle access assembly with the laser, and inserting the needle into the target. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272702 | RADIOPAQUE MARKING IMPLEMENT - This disclosure provides marking implements for making radiopaque markings, and methods of using the same. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272703 | IMAGING CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGING CONTROL SYSTEM, AND IMAGING CONTROL METHOD - If an X-ray imaging control apparatus receives a request to obtain a new examination order from an RIS | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272704 | DENTAL DEVICE COMPRISING SURGICAL TEMPLATE AND FALSE TEETH SET AND RELATED METHODS - A dental device is described. The dental device includes a surgical template having one or more sites for drilling osteotomies in the maxillary or mandibular jaw and a false teeth set. The surgical template and false teeth set are configured to fit together to form a denture prosthesis that can be implanted in a patient. Also described are a method for creating a surgical dental template, a method for implanting a dental prosthesis, and a method for reducing jaw bone in a patient. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272705 | DENTAL DEVICE COMPRISING SURGICAL TEMPLATE AND FALSE TEETH SET AND RELATED METHODS - A dental device is described. The dental device includes a surgical template having one or more sites for drilling osteotomies in the maxillary or mandibular jaw and a false teeth set. The surgical template and false teeth set are configured to fit together to form a denture prosthesis that can be implanted in a patient. Also described are a method for creating a surgical dental template, a method for implanting a dental prosthesis, and a method for reducing jaw bone in a patient. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272706 | ORTHODONTIC DEVICE - An orthodontic bracket for the re-positioning of a tooth, such that separate walls forming the archwire slot are designed to enable different extents of flexing and movement. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272707 | Implant for anchoring dental prosthesis - An implant, in particular for anchoring dental prostheses, has a zirconium nitride (ZrN) coating covering in particular in the sections that come into contact with the soft tissue. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272708 | DENTAL IMPLANT OR ABUTMENT COMPRISING A CERAMIC BODY COVERED WITH A MONOMOLECULAR PHOSPHATE LAYER - The present invention refers to a dental implant or abutment including a ceramic body having a surface, the ceramic body including zirconia as the main component. At least a first surface area of the ceramic body is covered with an at least essentially monomolecular phosphate layer having a thickness of less than 1.0 nm. The phosphate layer contains phosphates selected from the group consisting of ortho-phosphate, poly-phosphates, cyclo-phosphates, and mixtures thereof. Furthermore, a kit including a gas- and liquid-tight container, with the dental implant or abutment being stored inside the container, and a method for the preparation of the dental implant or abutment are disclosed. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272709 | FUNCTIONAL IMPLANT - A functional implant includes: a fixture; an abutment coupled to the upper portion of the fixture using a bolt; and a crown coupled to the abutment coupled to the fixture, the crown having a crown body concave on top thereof, an abutment insertion recess formed inside the crown body to be open on the underside of the crown body, and a coupling guide portion formed on an inner peripheral wall of the abutment insertion recess and having a scratch surface formed on the surface of the inner peripheral wall, a silica layer bonded to the scratch surface, a zirconia primer layer coated onto the silica layer, and a resin bonded to the zirconia primer layer. The crown is detachably coupled to the abutment through press-fitting, thereby allowing easy detachment and smooth repair and correction. The crown is made using milling, thus reducing errors to ensure good fitness and passivity. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272710 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL BODY - A method is described comprising the steps of providing a first and a second medical technology representation of a jaw, recording an anatomically stable right-hand direction point A, A′ ( | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272711 | DENTAL FLOSS APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING TEETH - A dental floss apparatus, a system and a method for cleaning teeth removes plaque and/or food and/or debris between the teeth and the gums. Elements may be attached to the dental floss that may have various sizes, configurations, structures, shapes, textures and the like to provide cleaning solutions. The user selects elements corresponding to and/or appropriate for the spaces between the teeth and/or the gums to be cleaned. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272712 | DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS CUP FOR MIXING AT LEAST TWO MEDIA PRIOR TO DISPENSING - Provided is prophylaxis cup for dentistry, comprising a first section storing a first medium, a second section storing a second medium, and one or more channels between the first section and the second section, wherein the first section, the second section and the one or more channels are adapted to allow the first medium and the second medium to be mixed, in response to a rotational movement of the prophylaxis cup. Provided also is a method for using prophylaxis cup in which the prophylaxis cup is positioned on a patient's tooth. A control is triggered to rotate the prophylaxis cup to cause a first medium stored in a first section of the prophylaxis cup to be mixed with a second medium stored in a second section of the prophylaxis cup. Provided further is a prophylaxis angle for dentistry, comprising a hand-piece, with the prophylaxis cup coupled to the hand-piece. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272713 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE FOR PET ANIMALS - An absorbent article having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction includes an absorbent panel having a ventral region, a dorsal region and an intermediate region between the ventral and dorsal regions in the longitudinal direction. The absorbent panel includes a liquid-permeable topsheet, a liquid-impermeable backsheet and a liquid absorbent core lying between the liquid-permeable topsheet and the liquid-impermeable backsheet. The absorbent core is arranged in a limited area extending from a zone of the intermediate region defined adjacent to a slit for formation of an opening into which the pet animal's tail is inserted into the ventral region and has a first end lying in the ventral region and a second end lying in the intermediate region. A dimension of the ventral region in the transverse direction gradually narrows from the side of the second end toward the first end. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272715 | BIOABSORBABLE MESH FOR SURGICAL IMPLANTS - Described are methods, devices, and systems related to pelvic implants, including implants that include absorbable and non-absorbable materials. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272716 | CLOSED TIP DYNAMIC MICROVALVE PROTECTION DEVICE - An endovascular microvalve device for use in a vessel during a therapy procedure includes an outer catheter, an inner catheter displaceable within the outer catheter, and a filter valve coupled to the distal ends of the inner and outer catheters. The valve is constructed of a braid of elongate first filaments coupled together at their proximal ends in a manner that the first filaments are movable relative to each other along their lengths. A filter is provided to the braid formed by electrostatically depositing or spinning polymeric second filaments onto the braided first filaments. The lumen of the inner catheter delivers a therapeutic agent beyond the valve. The device is used to provide a therapy in which a therapeutic agent is infused into an organ. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272717 | TISSUE MODIFICATION - A tissue modification apparatus includes a first and a second guide, a first and a second set of mounts, and a first and a second actuator. The first guide defines a first axis, and the second guide defines a second axis intersecting the first axis. The mounts of the first set of mounts are movable relative to one another along the first axis, and the mounts of the second set of mounts are movable relative to one another along the second axis. The first actuator and the second actuator are each settable to a stress load, with the first actuator and the second actuator movable, respectively, along the first axis and the second axis to transmit each respective stress load to a piece of tissue mechanically coupled to the first and second set of mounts. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272718 | DEVICES FOR FORMING COLLATERAL CHANNELS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A method for treating a lung may include forming a channel between a first airway and a second airway through a tissue of the lung to allow air trapped within the first airway to flow through the channel and the second airway, and inserting a support member into the channel. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272719 | ARTIFICIAL BLOOD VESSEL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ARTIFICIAL BLOOD VESSEL - In order to provide an artificial blood vessel that can prevent formation of a thrombus and a method for producing the artificial blood vessel, an artificial blood vessel is used (i) in which a peptide including a specific amino acid sequence has been added to an extracellular matrix obtained from a bio-derived vascular tissue and (ii) whose lumen has a cross sectional diameter of 4 mm or less. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272720 | Implant and Filament Management Device - A variety of configurations of implant management devices are provided. The configurations provide different combinations of features for maintaining a location of an implant with respect to the device and managing filaments of the implant. One exemplary embodiment of a device includes a generally rectangular-shaped body having an implantable body retainer, an opening disposed a distance apart from the retainer and configured to receive a ligament graft therein, and a fold extending across the body and intersecting the opening. Folding one end of the body towards a bottom surface of the body along the fold can form a filament loop engaging region to hold in tension a filament loop extending from the implant. Additional filament(s) associated with the implant can be managed by various filament retention features. Methods for preparing a ligament graft for implantation by relying upon indicia formed on a surface of the device body are also provided. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272721 | Implant and Filament Management Device - A variety of configurations of implant management devices are provided. The configurations provide different combinations of features for maintaining a location of an implant with respect to the device and managing filaments of the implant. One exemplary embodiment of a device includes a generally rectangular-shaped body having an implantable body retainer, an opening disposed a distance apart from the retainer and configured to receive a ligament graft therein, and a fold extending across the body and intersecting the opening. Folding one end of the body towards a bottom surface of the body along the fold can form a filament loop engaging region to hold in tension a filament loop extending from the implant. Additional filament(s) associated with the implant can be managed by various filament retention features. Methods for preparing a ligament graft for implantation by relying upon indicia formed on a surface of the device body are also provided. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272722 | DIRECTIONAL TISSUE EXPANDER - An expandable mammary implant including a shell having an anterior face and a posterior face. The anterior has an upper pole portion and a lower pole portion meeting at an apex, and an injection zone for receiving fluid therethrough to inflate the implant. A reinforcement material is coupled to the shell in a reinforcement zone. The reinforcement material is coupled to the shell so as to at least coincide with the upper pole portion and a peripheral rim portion that extends from the posterior face upwardly into said anterior face by a predetermined distance. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272723 | Directional Tissue Expander - An expandable mammary tissue implant including a shell having an anterior face and a posterior face, the anterior face having an upper pole portion and a lower pole portion meeting at an apex, and an injection zone for receiving fluid therethrough to inflate the implant. The implant further includes a vertical tether member having first and second ends and a central region therebetween having an aperture therethrough. The central region is coupled to the anterior face of the implant at a location such that the injection zone is positioned within the aperture in the central region. The first and second ends of the vertical tether member are coupled to the posterior face of the implant. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272724 | ENDOTINE BREAST RECONSTRUCTION DEVICE AND METHODS - Methods and devices are disclosed for breast reconstruction surgery. An implantable fixation device is attached to pectoralis muscle tissue and a tissue graft that forms a sling for supporting a tissue expander or permanent breast implant. The implantable fixation device provides flap stabilization of overlying skin and reduces breast reconstruction complications such as seroma formation. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272725 | INTRAOCULAR LENS - The present invention refers to a intraocular lens specifically developed to keep the lens position stable after implantation thereof, comprising at least a central body ( | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272726 | INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens comprising a lens optic coupled to at least one haptic and at least one deformable connecting bar positioned between the lens optic and the at least one haptic such that the connecting bar facilitates accommodation by deforming in response to a vitreous pressure change. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272727 | INTRAOCULAR LENS WITH COUPLING FEATURES - Mechanical and/or adhesive coupling features are added to an intraocular lens during fabrication or thereafter, and provide beneficial mechanical coupling to the lens capsule. The coupling features may pass through or otherwise engage complementary coupling apertures in the crystalline lens capsule. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272728 | Ossicular prosthesis having a longitudinally perforated bight - A passive ossicular prosthesis has a sound-conducting prosthesis body with a first coupling element for mechanical connection to the incus, malleus, or an actuator end piece of an active hearing aid at one end. The bight is made of a strip-shaped metallic material, partially open toward the outside via a gap-type opening and is intraoperatively crimped in the middle ear for permanent attachment. There is a second coupling element at the other end of the prosthesis body for connection to a further component of the ossicular chain or directly to the inner ear. The bight includes elongated perforations with longitudinal axes extending, in the implanted state, along a curved trajectory at a right angle or slant relative to an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis (a) of the enclosed object to reduce spring action and stiffness and markedly reduce the force to be applied for the crimping. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272729 | NOVEL NANOFIBER-BASED GRAFT FOR HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Nanofiber-based biomaterials containing fibroin for wound repair and tissue replacement and, more particularly, heart valve replacement. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272730 | MODULAR TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE AND IMPLANTATION METHOD - Disclosed herein are valves, such as an aortic valve replacement can be delivered via a transcatheter approach can be deployed by a single operator through a lower profile (e.g., 8-12 French, or even less) delivery system. Lower profile delivery systems can advantageously potentially expedite procedures and reduce complications, as they tend to be easier to navigate through the vascular anatomy. In some embodiments, the valve system can be deployed in a multiple stage approach as two separate components, rather than a single unified component; first a stent, followed by a discrete structure such as a valve support that includes the valve leaflets. The components can be positioned separately during delivery at different locations in and over the catheter. The stent can include a pair of rows of hooks directed in directions opposite to one another. The valve support can include struts having retaining structures that form a spherical configuration when retained together by a grasping member to keep the valve folded and conical during delivery thereof inside the catheter. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272731 | System and Method of Stepped Deployment of Prosthetic Heart Valve - A system for replacing a heart valve of a patient. The system includes a delivery device and a prosthetic heart valve. The system is configured to be transitionable between a loaded state, a partially deployed state and a deployed state. In the loaded state, the prosthetic heart valve engages a coupling structure and is compressively retained within a primary capsule, which constrains the prosthetic heart valve in a compressed arrangement. In the partially deployed state, the prosthetic heart valve engages the coupling structure and is compressively retained within a secondary capsule, which constrains the prosthetic heart valve to a partially deployed arrangement. The partially deployed arrangement is less compressed than the compressed arrangement and less expanded than a deployed arrangement. In the deployed state, the primary and secondary capsules are retracted from over the prosthetic heart valve, which expands to the deployed arrangement and is released from the coupling structure. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272732 | REINFORCED INFLATABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - An inflatable structure for use in biological lumens and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The structure can have an inflatable balloon formed into a plurality of cells encircled by a shell. A strap can extend between the cells. The shell can have proximal and distal tapered necks, longitudinally-oriented flutes, and apertures at the proximal and distal ends of the shell. The shell can include a reinforcement having tapered sections over the necks and strips extending between the tapered sections. A semi-compliant or compliant balloon can be placed around the outside of the inflatable structure. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272733 | LOW PROFILE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE - A heart valve delivery apparatus includes a valve carrying member. A prosthetic valve is crimped onto the valve carrying member at a location that is distal or proximal to the balloon member, thereby providing a smaller profile delivery apparatus. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272734 | CONTROLLED STEERING FUNCTIONALITY FOR IMPLANT-DELIVERY TOOL - A catheter ( | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272735 | CATHETER DEVICE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE IMPLANTATION - Catheter devices provide for rolling movement between the inner and outer catheter tubes with a roller assembly in a radial gap between the inner and outer catheter tubes. Devices of the invention are particularly useful in minimally invasive implantations, such as the implantation of a vascular implant. A particular application is interventional catheter-assisted aortic valve implantation. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272736 | AORTIC VALVE POSITIONING SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods for locating a geometric plane within a patient's vasculature, for example, an entry plane to a valve, are disclosed. In one example, a medical device can include a body member and an expandable element. The body member can extend along a longitudinal axis of the medical device and at least partially define a lumen. The body member can include at least one opening disposed in fluid communication with the lumen. The expandable element can include at least two radiographic markers and can be movable between at least a first configuration and a second configuration. The at least two radiographic markers can be disposed within the lumen when the expandable element is in the first configuration. The at least two radiographic members can be disposed outside of the lumen and can be radially offset from the longitudinal axis when the expandable element is in the second configuration. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272737 | TRANSCATHETER MITRAL VALVE STENT FRAMES - A prosthetic heart valve may include a stent having an inflow end, an outflow end, a collapsed condition, and an expanded condition. The prosthetic valve may also include a collapsible and expandable valve assembly disposed within the stent and having a plurality of leaflets. The prosthetic valve and/or stent may include features to anchor the prosthetic valve to a native valve annulus and to seal the prosthetic valve with respect to the native valve annulus, such as planar and/or nonplanar annular sealing members coupled to ends of the stent. The stent may include one or more circumferential rows of anchor members or hooks extending radially outwardly from the stent. These hooks may be configured to extend in a particular direction when the stent is in the collapsed condition to facilitate resheathing of the stent if, upon deployment, a user determines the prosthetic heart valve is not positioned optimally. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272738 | HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS - A heart valve prosthesis has an annular body ( | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272740 | ARTIFICIAL HIP JOINT - An artificial hip joint includes a stem having a neck portion which has a truncated conical outer circumferential surface decreased in diameter toward a tip thereof; a head provided with a concavity in which the neck portion is inserted, an inner surface of the concavity including a truncated conical inner circumferential surface decreased in diameter toward an insertion direction of inserting the neck portion; and a sleeve inserted between the outer circumferential surface of the neck portion and the inner circumferential surface of the head. The sleeve has an inner circumferential portion which makes contact with the outer circumferential surface of the neck portion, and an outer circumferential portion which makes contact with the inner circumferential surface of the head, a starting end of the outer circumferential portion being located at a position retracting from an opening portion of the concavity in the insertion direction. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272741 | PRESS-FIT GLENOID WITH PERIPHERAL COMPRESSION PEGS - A glenoid implant is provided and may include a body and a fixation member. The body may include an articular surface and a scapula-engaging surface opposite from the articular surface. The fixation member may extend from the scapula-engaging surface for fixing the glenoid implant to a scapula. The fixation member may include an annular fin having a peripheral surface that defines at least one dimple. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272742 | GLENOID IMPLANT - An apparatus can include a base plate. A glenosphere can be configured to be mountable to the base plate. The glenosphere can be adapted to operate with a complementary humeral component. The base plate can include a removable taper member on a side of the base plate facing the glenosphere. The taper member can be configured to mount the glenosphere to the base plate. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272743 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL CAGE - An expandable intervertebral cage device includes a first base plate and a second base plate, a proximal block with internal threading that mechanically couples the first base plate and the second base plate, and a distal block comprising an internal passage. The device has exactly two arm assemblies, one on each side. Each arm assembly includes a first arm mechanically coupled to the first base plate and the distal block, and a second arm is mechanically coupled to the second base plate and the distal block. A screw is arranged partially within the internal threading of the proximal block and passes through the internal passage of the distal block, such that rotation of the screw relative to the proximal block causes a change in distance between the proximal block and the distal block, and a corresponding change in the spacing and lordosis of the device. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272744 | INTERVERTEBRAL CAGE WITH ANTERIOR FIXATION AND STABILIZATION - A spinal implant. The spinal implant includes a spacer having an upper surface for contacting a superior vertebral body, a lower surface for contacting an inferior vertebral body, a first insertion end portion, and a second end portion opposite the first insertion end portion; a fixation frame coupled to the second end portion of the spacer and including a bridge portion oriented substantially coplanar with the spacer and at least one arm extending from the bridge portion; and at least one fixation element having a first insertion end for penetrating the superior or inferior vertebral bodies and a second end coupled to the at least one arm of the fixation frame. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272745 | Methods and Apparatus for Vertebral Body Distraction and Fusion Employing Flexure Members - Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ flexure members. Flexure members connect a plurality of structural members to end plates on one end and blocks on another end. Upon insertion into the disc space, a drive screw or similar mechanism can be actuated to drive expansion blocks closer together, which causes flexure members to deflect, resulting in expansion of the structural members and distraction of the end plates. The distracted device can then remain in the body and be used for vertebral body fusion. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272746 | Methods and Apparatus for Insertion of Vertebral Body Distraction and Fusion Devices - An inserter can be used to implant a distractible intervertebral body fusion device into a disc space and expand the device. The inserter includes a shaft frame and a drive shaft assembly for expanding the device and a support shaft assembly for stabilizing the device extending distally from the shaft frame. A drive housing can be operably connected to the shaft frame and extend outwardly from shaft frame distal of a proximal end of the shaft frame. Drive housing can have an internal passage that provides access into the shaft frame to a proximal end of the drive shaft assembly. An actuation tool can be disposed with the drive housing with a distal end extending through the access into the shaft frame to interface with the proximal end of the drive shaft assembly such that activation of the actuation tool rotates the drive shaft assembly to expand the device. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272747 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An intervertebral spacer for therapeutic treatment of a patient includes a link sized and dimensioned to fit within an intervertebral space in the patient, and is configured to maintain a separation of two adjacent vertebrae for a period of time. A rigid guiding object, which may be a tool or a successive link, is insertable into the patient, to guide the link into the patient using an MIS approach. A pivot is connected within the links configured to limit a relative range of angular orientation between the link and the guiding tool. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272748 | INSERTER FOR EXPANDING BODY TISSUE - An elongate inserter has a distal end releasably connected to an expandable device for expanding body tissue and a proximal end including a trigger actuator. The expandable device comprises a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are movable in an expansion direction relative to each other between opposing tissue surfaces of a body. The inserter includes a lifting platform comprising ramp surfaces that upon operation of the trigger actuator cooperatively engage complementary surfaces of expansion structure within the device to cause the superior and inferior endplates to move relatively away from each other. A driver is supported by the inserter for pushing an insert between the superior and inferior endplates after expansion of the device. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272749 | ROBOTIC APPARATUS, METHOD, AND APPLICATIONS - A dexterous robotic apparatus includes an asymmetrical hand mechanism including only two finger components: a first independent finger and a second independent finger, and a respective first finger motor and a respective second finger motor disposed in the hand mechanism, wherein the hand mechanism is characterized by only two continuous degrees of freedom. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272750 | Expandable Device - A medical device that is formed of a backbone portion and a plurality of ribs. The ends of one or more of the ribs are not connected together when the medical device is in the expanded position. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272751 | RADIOPAQUE MARKER FOR BIORESORBABLE STENTS - The present patent application relates to a method of applying a radiopaque marker to a tubular stent. A radiopaque marker for a tubular stent is constructed of a radiopaque material and configured with a roof portion and a pair of wall portions extending approximately perpendicular to the roof portion. The radiopaque marker is applied to a tubular stent by a method including the steps of forming the tubular stent with a pair of openings through a wall of the tubular stent; inserting the wall portions of the radiopaque marker into the openings in the wall of the tubular stent; and heat treating the tubular stent to retain the wall portions of the radiopaque marker within the openings in the wall of the tubular stent. The heat treating step also embeds the roof portion of the radiopaque marker onto the wall of the tubular stent. The method of the invention is particularly adapted for applying a radiopaque marker to a bioresorbable polymeric vascular stent. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272752 | MECHANISM FOR APPLYING HIGH RADIAL FORCE IN LESS-ELASTIC MEDICAL DEVICES - A biodegradable device capable of producing a high radial force is described. Such a force will be created in devices made of relatively inelastic materials that are to be deployed to the vasculature or a body cavity in a patient. As the halves of the devices move together subject to a longitudinal force, at the point where they are in contact and unable to move closer together in the longitudinal direction, a radial force is created. The devices may have a tension element that assists in bringing the device halves together and which may partially and optionally remain within the body of the device. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272753 | FULLY ABSORBABLE INTRALUMINAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A fully absorbable intraluminal device, comprising a magnesium alloy structure having a polymer surface coating, the magnesium alloy structure being substantially free of rare earth metals; and an expandable polymeric mesh sleeve at least partially bondable to the polymer surface coating to form a mechanical coupling with the magnesium alloy structure. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272754 | DEVICE FOR DEPLOYING A COATED STENT IN THE CAROTID ARTERY - The invention relates to medicine, in particular, to vascular and endovascular surgery. The objective of the invention is to provide accurate positioning of a coated stent in the carotid artery. The device is made in the form of a frame with an interior coating, the frame being made in the form of two rings interconnected by rods. A stopper limiting the introduction of the frame is fixed at one of the rings. The frame and the rings can have different shapes. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272755 | SYSTEM FOR DEPLOYING AN ENDOLUMINAL PROSTHESIS AT A SURGICAL SITE - A system for implanting a prosthesis includes a control lumen and a nose cone affixed at a distal end of the control lumen. At least one supporting wire is affixed at one end, is substantially parallel to a major axis of the control lumen and is free at an opposite end, wherein the free end of at least one of the supporting wires is arcuate. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272756 | Sealable Endovascular Implants and Methods for Their Use - A sealable vascular endograft system for placement in a vascular defect includes a delivery catheter shaped to be disposed within a blood vessel. The delivery catheter includes an implant delivery catheter sheath defining an implant delivery catheter lumen and an endovascular implant removably disposed within the implant delivery catheter lumen in a compressed or folded state for delivery thereof to the vascular defect. The endovascular implant includes a tubular implant body and a sealable circumferential collar including a variable sealing device and a control lead traversing from the variable sealing device to a user and controlling variability of the variable sealing device by the user. The sealing device and the control lead cooperate to reversibly expand and contract the sealable circumferential collar to circumferentially adjust during deployment thereof to achieve a repositionable fluid-tight seal between the sealable circumferential collar and the internal walls proximal to the vascular defect. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272757 | SHEATHLESS PREDILATATION ANGIOPLASTY AND STENT DEPLOYMENT CATHETER - A coronary predilatation and stent deployment catheter assembly includes a sheathless unitary catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end. A predilatation balloon is located at the distal end of the body. A stent inflation balloon is located along the body proximally of the predilatation balloon and an expandable stent is disposed over the stent inflation balloon. A predilatation balloon inflation connection is located proximally of the stent inflation balloon and in fluid communication with the predilatation balloon and a stent balloon inflation connection is located proximally of the stent inflation balloon and in fluid communication with the stent inflation balloon. A method of operating the catheter assembly is also disclosed. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272758 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE DELIVERY - A delivery device for a collapsible prosthetic heart valve includes an operating handle and a catheter assembly. The operating handle may include a housing defining a movement space therein, a carriage assembly moveable in a longitudinal direction within the movement space, a deployment actuator coupled to the housing and rotatable relative to the housing, and a coupling assembly rotationally fixed to the deployment actuator. The catheter assembly may include a first shaft around which a compartment is defined and a distal sheath operatively connected to the carriage assembly. Movement of the carriage assembly in the longitudinal direction in the movement space may move the distal sheath between the closed condition and the open condition. The coupling assembly may have an engaged position in which rotation of the deployment actuator moves the carriage assembly, and a disengaged position in which rotation of the deployment actuator does not move the carriage assembly. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272759 | Stent-Graft Delivery System Having Handle Mechanism for Two-Stage Tip Release - A delivery system for a stent-graft is disclosed having a tip capture device and a tip release handle mechanism configured to actuate the tip capture device. The tip release handle mechanism includes a rotatable grip component and a tip release actuation component. The grip component may be rotatable in a first direction to transition a proximal stent of the stent-graft from the delivery state to a partially deployed state and rotatable in an opposite, second direction to transition the proximal stent from the partially deployed state to a fully deployed state. The grip component is operably coupled to the tip release actuation component. The delivery system further includes a shaft component operably coupled to the tip release actuation component and the tip capture device. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272760 | Apparatuses For Manipulating Medical Devices And Related Methods For Use - Apparatuses for manipulating a collapsible medical device include a sheath, a first shaft including a first grasping member and a second grasping member. The second grasping member is separated from the first grasping member by a distance. The collapsible medical device may be manipulated by actuating the first grasping member and the second grasping member and by increasing the distance between the first grasping member and the second grasping member. Methods of using the apparatuses are provided. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272761 | Intragastric Balloon for Treating Obesity - A transorally implanted intragastric balloon or treating obesity and for weight control including a variable size balloon with one or interconnected regions acting to exert a pressure on the stomach, to provide a stomach volume occupying effect, and/or to anchor the balloon within the stomach. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272762 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ENDOLUMENAL TREATMENT OF OBESITY - Devices and methods for forming and securing tissue folds and elongated invaginations in stomach tissue are used as a treatment for obesity. In a first embodiment, a plurality of tissue folds is formed in the fundus region of the stomach. In methods for surgically altering stomach tissue to change gastric emptying, plications are formed in the stomach to speed up or slow down gastric emptying, depending on the number and locations of plications used. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272763 | RESTRICTIVE AND/OR OBSTRUCTIVE IMPLANT FOR INDUCING WEIGHT LOSS - Described herein is a system for inducing weight loss in a patient, which comprises an extragastric space occupier positionable in contact with an exterior surface of a stomach wall to form an inward protrusion of wall into the stomach, and a retention device positionable in contact with the wall to retain the inward protrusion and to thereby capture the extragastric space occupier within the protrusion. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272764 | LINK ASSEMBLY, FRAME, AND WALKING ASSISTANCE ROBOT - A frame configured of a plurality of links pivotally connected to one another is flexibly bent, and pins that connect the plurality of links that constitute the frame are inserted into and slide in a curve-shaped slot and a slot in a vertical direction so that, even though the frame is bent, the entire length of the frame is increased and ends of the frame can be moved along a straight line that is horizontal with respect to the ground. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272765 | HIGH TORQUE ACTIVE MECHANISM FOR ORTHOTIC AND/OR PROSTHETIC DEVICES - A high torque active mechanism for an orthotic and/or prosthetic joint using a primary brake which can be provide by magnetorheological (MR) rotational damper incorporating and an additional friction brake mechanism driven by the braking force generated by the MR damper. This combination of MR damper and friction brake mechanism allows an increase in torque density while keeping the same level of motion control offered by the MR damper alone. The increased torque density achieved by this high torque active mechanism allows to minimize the size of the actuating system, i.e. its diameter and/or breath, while maximizing its braking torque capability. In this regard, the friction brake mechanism is advantageously positioned around the MR damper, such that the dimension of the package is minimized. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272766 | KNEE BRACE AND STRAP FOR USE THEREWITH - A knee brace including a pair of longitudinal supports, a plurality of primary straps, and a plurality of secondary straps overlaying the primary straps. The plurality of primary straps each include an inner layer and an outer layer. Optionally, the primary strap may be used as a musculoskeletal support. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272767 | ATHLETIC BRACE WITH INNER GRIPPING LAYER - An athletic brace is provided. The athletic brace has a fabric layer and a gripping layer. The fabric layer includes an inner surface and an outer surface and is shaped to secure to a portion of the user's body so that the inner surface of the fabric layer is facing the skin. The gripping layer is attached to the inner surface, and thereby is in direct contact with the skin. The gripping layer provides additional support to an injured area and promotes blood flow. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272768 | KNEE TRACTION APPARATUS - A knee traction apparatus may include an upper frame provided to be worn on a thigh region and including an upper fraction member disposed in an end of the upper frame, and a lower frame provided to be worn on a lower leg region and including a lower traction member that is disposed in an end of the lower frame and is to rotate in mesh with the upper traction member. The upper traction member and the lower traction member may be in contact with each other in front of a knee joint. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272769 | UPPER TORSO HARNESS WITH DETACHABLE NECK, CHIN AND HEAD COVERING OR SCARF - A garment and device generally designated as an upper torso compression and support harness with a detachable neck, chin and head covering or scarf. The scarf fabric is of similar construction to common turtle necks, but is connected to the harness via multiple connection methods, including, but not limited to buttons, VELCRO, or sewing attachment. Specifically, the present invention consisting of lightweight compression and elastic fabric bands of a certain width, configured in a comfortable and efficient pattern to enable compression assistance to the participant and a secure attachment point for a scarf of head covering. The present invention also envisions design elements to provide locations to affix team insignias, sponsor marks and logos, and additional means of customization. The harness straps cross the upper torso in an X-shaped pattern with lateral support straps running down the length of the torso. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272770 | Spring-Biased Nasal Molding Device - A spring-biased nasal molding device for presurgical molding of cleft lip deformities, the device having a V-shaped spring member joined to a pair of intra-nasal shaping members for insertion in a nostril, and having an extra-nasal shaping member to be positioned external to the nostril connected to each intra-nasal shaping member, wherein the intra-nasal and extra-nasal shaping members are brought together by the spring member to mold the nasal anatomy into the desired shape. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272771 | Perinatal Care Device with Disposable Cover - A customized disposable surgical coversheet for a perinatal care device comprising a shield that is configured to be placed over a patient's lower thorax to provide a cost effective and efficient method of providing skin to skin contact between the mother and baby during and following cesarean section birth. The coversheet will provide high barrier strength and protection with comfort and softness for use with the perinatal care device. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272772 | Medical Securing Unit and Medical Imaging Apparatus with the Medical Securing Unit - A medical securing unit is configured to secure the position of a patient and/or a medical accessory unit. The medical securing unit has at least one securing belt element and a belt stowing unit. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272773 | INTRAORAL APPARATUS FOR MANAGING SNORING AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - A removable, adjustable intraoral apparatus having an upper plate and a lower plate, which, upon insertion into a user's mouth, cause advancement of the lower jaw relative to the upper jaw. One of either the lower plate or the upper plate can include length-adjustable blocks on the occlusal (biting) side thereof for causing further advancement of the lower jaw. Each length-adjustable block includes an advancement screw which is embedded in and extends from one of a pair of stationary raised block portions, and each of the plates without the embedded advancement screws also has a pair of raised block portions extending therefrom. The pairs of upper and lower blocks include contact surfaces which cooperate with each other to exert opposing forces upon the upper and lower dental arches and cause mandibular advancement. The length-adjustable portions allow for further mandibular advancement. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272774 | MASSAGE TOOL - A massage tool includes a main body; and an active member coupled to the main body. The active member includes an active material capable of being heated for transferring heat to the main body so as to activate or reactivate the massage tool. If necessary, more than one active material may be included in the active member. Heat can be transferred from the active material to the main body by way of conduction of the active material or convection of an active vapor released from the active material. The active vapor, for example, can be steam for providing heat and/or vaporized essential oil for aromatic treatment. The active material, for example, can be heated by an external heating source or an internal heating source. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272775 | MULTI-PHASE MIXED MATERIAL THERAPY PACK - Thermal packs adapted for use in a muscle stimulation system, comprising an external housing with a first material therein and at least one phase change element therein. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272776 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA UTILIZING CRYOLYSIS OF ADIPOSE TISSUES - Methods, devices, and systems employ cryolysis of oropharyngeal adipose tissues to selectively remove fat cells from the tissues causing obstructive sleep apnea. In various embodiments, a chilled liquid—e.g., a liquid or air—is applied to the target tissue at a temperature and for a duration sufficient to cause cryolysis. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272777 | Devices and Methods for Controlling a Subject's Body Temperature - Devices and methods for controlling the operation of endovascular heat exchange devices and/or body surface heat exchange devices such as blankets. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272778 | APPARATUS FOR INTRAOCULAR INJECTION - Described is an apparatus for intraocular injection comprising a body adapted to accommodate a syringe having a needle, a needle cover adapted to cover the needle, and two or more resilient arms extending distally from the body. The body has a longitudinal axis. The arms are adapted to selectively engage the needle cover. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272779 | Intraocular Lens Injector - An intraocular lens injector includes a lens holder holding an intraocular lens which has an optic and a haptic extending in a curved shape from the optic, a plunger which comes into contact with the intraocular lens and pushes out the intraocular lens, and a device body in which the plunger is inserted projectably/retractably and in which the lens holder can be attached in an intersecting direction relative to an axis of the plunger. The lens holder includes a position regulating portion for regulating a disposing position of the haptic in such a manner that a distal end of the plunger at an initial position before the plunger is pushed in and the optic may be laid on a common plane with a portion of the haptic lying on top of the plunger. | 2015-10-01 |
| 20150272780 | MEDICAL HOLLOW NEEDLE - A medical hollow needle for use with at least a suction device includes at least one suction tube or suction line with a lumen and having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end is formed as a suction aperture, and a needle tip formed at said distal end of the suction tube or suction line, wherein said needle tip is formed spoon-like and protrudes beyond an edge of said suction aperture or said distal end of said suction tube or suction line. | 2015-10-01 |
