| 44th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20210338415 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CORNEAL TRANSPLANTS - Corneal transplant procedures may involve suturing an implant of healthy corneal tissue to a recipient cornea. The sutures may cause unwanted deformation of the corneal implant and the recipient cornea. A supporting structure may be embedded into the corneal implant to enhance the stability of the corneal implant and the recipient cornea and to reduce the likelihood of unwanted deformation when the corneal implant is sutured to the recipient cornea. According to one embodiment, a corneal implant includes donor corneal tissue extracted from a donor cornea. The donor corneal tissue includes an interior channel formed at a depth below an anterior surface. The corneal implant includes a supporting structure formed from non-tissue material and positioned in the channel. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338416 | DEVICES TO SUPPORT AND POSITION AN INTRAOCULAR LENS WITHIN THE EYE AND METHODS OF USE - An implantable device for supporting an intraocular lens in an eye including a lens support structure having a central aperture; and one or more fixation arms coupled to the lens support structure and configured to locate and stabilize the device within the eye. Related tools, systems, and methods are provided. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338417 | DEVICES TO SUPPORT AND POSITION AN INTRAOCULAR LENS WITHIN THE EYE AND METHODS OF USE - A device for supporting an intraocular lens in an eye. The device has a lens support structure having an inner perimeter surface defining, at least in part, a central opening. When implanted, light may pass through the central opening towards the retina. The device has at least three fixation arms, each having an origin portion coupled to the lens support structure and a terminal portion comprising an anchor for trans-scleral fixation of the device. Prior to implantation, at least one fixation arm is biased towards a folded configuration and has a bend between the origin portion and the terminal portion. The origin portion extends away from the lens support structure and the anchor of the terminal portion is positioned over or under at least one of a portion of the lens support structure and a portion of the central opening. Related tools, systems, and methods are provided. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338418 | TRANSCATHETER ARTIFICIAL CUSP FOR VALVE INSUFFICIENCY - The present invention relates to an obstructing device comprising a hollow tubular member comprising a. a proximal opening at its proximal end; b. a substantially tubular surface extending distally from said proximal opening; c. a distal end. The obstructing device further comprises a grasping arm extending distally from said opening at the proximal end; wherein the distal end is either closed or comprises a small orifice. The present invention relates to a method of delivery of said device. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338419 | MODULAR VALVE REPLACEMENT SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - The present technology relates to modular valve replacement systems for treating valve-related cardiac disorders. In select embodiments, the modular valve replacement system includes a fixation device and a permanent valve assembly. The fixation device and the permanent valve assembly are delivered separately, enabling use of smaller delivery systems and facilitating less-invasive implant techniques. The fixation device is implanted first and provides a mounting fixture for the subsequently delivered permanent valve assembly. In some embodiments, the permanent valve assembly is at least partially mechanically isolated from the fixation device after the permanent valve assembly is attached to the fixation device. In some embodiments, the fixation device includes a temporary valve assembly that prevents regurgitation until the permanent valve assembly is implanted. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338420 | BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A bioprosthetic valve and a preparation method thereof are provided. The bioprosthetic valve includes a stent and a functional biological tissue material attached to the stent. The functional biological tissue material is a biologicaltissue covalently bonded with an active group and a functional molecule or group. The method improves the anti-thrombosis and anti-calcification functions by covalently modifying the surface of a biological valve using an active group and a functional molecule or group with a substantial degree of grafting. The new bioprosthetic valve does not include aldehyde residues, exhibits excellent biocompatibility, optimal mechanical properties, high stability, and can meet the performance requirements of a biological valve delivered through a catheter. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338421 | AORTIC VALVE STENT GRAFT - An implantable endoluminal prosthesis for replacing a damaged aortic valve is provided. In one embodiment, the prosthesis includes a balloon-expandable stent, a tubular conduit that extends into the ascending aorta, and a self-expanding stent. The tubular conduit extends across the balloon-expandable stent. The tubular conduit includes an artificial valve. The self-expanding stent extends across the tubular conduit into the ascending aorta. The balloon-expandable stent, the tubular conduit, and the self-expanding stent are coupled to provide unidirectional flow of fluid into the aorta and further into the coronary arteries. Also provided is a method for implanting the endoluminal prosthesis. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338422 | PROSTHETIC VALVES WITH MECHANICALLY COUPLED LEAFLETS - Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having a leaflet frame and a mechanically coupled leaflet. The described leaflet frames have projections that are configured to couple with a leaflet attachment region of a leaflet. Some embodiments include a leaflet retention feature that engages the leaflet frame projections and operates to secure the leaflet to the leaflet frame. Methods of making and using such prosthetic valve devices are also described. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338423 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE HAVING AN INNER FRAME AND AN OUTER FRAME - Prosthetic heart valves are described. Prosthetic heart valves can include radially expandable and compressible inner and outer metal frames. The inner frame can be disposed within a lumen of the outer frame and can be coupled to the outer frame. An outflow end of the inner frame can be coupled to and/or located at an outflow end of the outer frame. An end portion of the inner frame can be spaced radially inwardly from an inner surface of the outer frame, such that a radial gap exists between the inner surface of the outer frame and an outer surface of the inner frame. Prosthetic heart valves can further include a plurality of leaflets disposed within and supported by the inner frame, such as by commissure posts of the inner frame. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338424 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTS USED IN STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES BY A MINIMALLY INVASIVE METHOD - A delivery system for implants used in structural heart diseases by a minimally invasive method comprises a catheter ( | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338425 | Catheter Lumen Lubricant - A catheter assembly for delivering a medical implant may include an inner shaft around which a compartment is defined, the compartment being adapted to receive the medical implant therein. The catheter assembly may include an outer shaft coaxially surrounding at least a portion of the inner shaft and movable in longitudinal directions relative to the inner shaft. The outer shaft may define a lumen therein, the inner shaft and the outer shaft together defining a space therebetween, the space providing liquid communication between a proximal end of the catheter assembly and the compartment. The catheter assembly may include a distal sheath fixedly connected to the outer shaft, the distal sheath being movable between a closed condition covering the compartment and an open condition uncovering the compartment for deployment of the medical implant. A lubricant containing albumin may be disposed within at least a portion of the space. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338426 | LEAFLET CLIP WITH COLLARS - An implant is configured to be coupled to first and second native leaflets of a native heart valve of a patient. The implant includes a proximal collar, a distal collar, and first and second clasps. Each of the first and second clasps has first and second tissue-engaging portions that are (1) disposed distal to the proximal collar and proximal to the distal collar, and (2) movable, with respect to each other, to clamp one of the leaflets between the first and second tissue-engaging portions of the clasp. The implant is configured such that, when the leaflets are clamped by the first and second clasps, the first and second clasps form the first and second native leaflets into a double orifice, each orifice configured to function as a respective check-valve. Other embodiments are also described. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338427 | AXISYMMETRIC ADJUSTABLE DEVICE FOR TREATING MITRAL REGURGITATION - A prosthetic device for treating a native valve of a heart includes a sealing element and an anchoring element. The sealing element comprises a braided mesh material. The sealing element is dimensioned to be deployed at the native valve. The sealing element is configured to both be radially expanded and radially reduced while at a position between the native valve leaflets. The anchoring element is coupled to the sealing element and is configured to support the sealing element between the native valve leaflets. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338428 | LONG ARM VALVE REPAIR CLIP - Fixation device for engaging tissue including a pair of fixation elements, each fixation element has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first ends are moveable between a closed position and an open position. The fixation device further includes a pair of gripping elements. Each gripping element is moveable with a respective fixation element and disposed in opposition to at least a portion of the respective fixation element to capture tissue therebetween. The fixation device further includes a central portion operatively connected to each gripping element at a respective central portion-gripping element interface. The central portion has at least one distal end and a width “W | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338429 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARDIAC PROCEDURES - Described herein are methods and apparatus for approximating targeted tissue using locking sutures. The locking sutures can be configured to receive suture ends that are interweaved through portions of the locking sutures. In a pre-deployment configuration, a locking suture can slide along suture tails and can be positioned at a target location within a target region. Once a desired position and/or tension is achieved, the locking suture can be transitioned to a post-deployment configuration where the locking suture constricts around the suture tails to inhibit relative movement between the suture tails and the locking suture. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338430 | BONE GRAFT CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to methods for bioresorbable and biodegradable casings having both micropores and macropores for providing shape, structure and containment to different bone grafting materials. Kits and methods of use are also described. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338431 | COMPRESSION RESISTANT IMPLANTS INCLUDING AN OXYSTEROL AND METHODS OF USE - Provided is a compression resistant implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the compression resistant implant comprising porous ceramic particles in a biodegradable polymer, and an oxysterol disposed in or on the compression resistant implant. Methods of making and use are further provided. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338432 | METHOD FOR DESIGNING A PATIENT-SPECIFIC IMPLANT AND PATIENT-SPECIFIC IMPLANT - A method for designing a patient-specific implant is provided. The method includes the steps of obtaining a 3D model of at least an articulation portion of a patient's bone, virtually cutting the articulation portion of the 3D model of the patient's bone for defining a resected bone surface having a resected surface area, selecting an implant from a library of standard implants based on the 3D model, virtually engaging the bone-contacting surface of the selected implant with the resected bone surface, designing an implant peripheral portion configured to extend from the selected implant and conform to the 3D model and virtually combining the selected implant and designed implant perimeter to create a 3D model of the patient-specific implant. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338433 | IMPLANTABLE INTERPOSITIONAL ORTHOPEDIC PAIN MANAGEMENT - Techniques for implantable orthopedic pain management devices are disclosed, including a body having a body configured to be disposed in a cavity between a first toroidal shape and a second toroidal shape, the body being substantially saddle-shaped and configured to have a first saddle surface aligned on a first axis and a second saddle surface aligned on a second axis, and a channel formed on the body comprising a portion of the first saddle surface and another portion of the second saddle surface. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338434 | IMPLANTABLE INTERPOSITIONAL ORTHOPEDIC PAIN MANAGEMENT - Techniques for implantable orthopedic pain management devices are disclosed, including a saddle configured to axially align a top contoured surface to a bone surface and to axially align a bottom contoured surface to another bone surface, and a peripheral protrusion disposed on a peripheral surface of the saddle, the peripheral protrusion being configured to maintain dynamic stability of the saddle between the bone surface and the another bone surface. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338435 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION ASSEMBLY, SET AND SURGICAL SHOULDER REPAIR METHOD - This surgical instrumentation assembly is for positioning a shoulder prosthesis, the shoulder prosthesis comprising a patient-specific shoulder implant adapted to fit onto a glenoid cavity of the scapula of a patient. The assembly comprises a patient-specific impacting device having an underside surface congruent with the glenoid cavity of the scapula of the patient, said underside surface being provided with protrusions adapted to perforate the cortical bone of the scapula upon impact of the impacting device against the scapula by a one-sided translation movement. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338436 | HIP JOINT DEVICE AND METHOD - Method of installing a medical device in a hip joint of a human patient, said medical device comprising a first piece comprising a convex contacting surface and a second piece comprising a concave contacting surface for creating a prosthetic joint, said medical device further comprising a releasing member configured to in a first state hold said first piece attached to said second piece, and in a second state release said first piece from said second piece said method comprising the steps of exposing the hip joint through a surgical or arthroscopic procedure, fixating said first piece of said medical device to a pelvic bone, fixating said second piece of said medical device to a femoral bone, placing said first piece in connection with said second piece, and holding said first piece to said second piece using said releasing member. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338437 | PARTIAL HIP PROSTHESIS - A partial hip prosthesis for reducing friction and wear in partial hip prosthesis by combining optimized geometry of the articulation and surface treatment of the prosthetic component. In the prosthesis, one of the articulating surfaces—either that of the reamed acetabulum, or that of the femoral head prosthesis is a-spherical so that a fluid-filled gap is formed at the area of major load transfer. The fluid-filled gap is sealed by an annular area of contact, over which the concave and the convex components are congruent. A prosthetic head is fixed to the femur by either a conventional stem, a perforated shell, or a femoral neck prosthesis screwed onto the femur so that it is partially covered by bone and partially exposed on the medial-inferior aspect, where it abuts the reamed cortex of the calcar region. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338438 | FEMORAL COMPONENT FOR AN IMPLANTABLE HIP PROSTHESIS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An orthopaedic prosthesis for use in a hip replacement surgery includes an implantable stem component. The implantable stem component includes a core and a shell extending over the core. The shell includes a polymeric material and is configured to receive a femoral head component. Metal foam may extend over a portion of the shell. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338439 | ELBOW JOINT PROSTHESES - A radial head assembly is provided that includes a stem, a collar, a locking ring, and an articular member. The stem has a convex articular head on one end thereof. The locking ring has a ring wall, which has a ring opening. The ring wall has an angular outer surface and a slot configured to permit the ring wall to radially expand. The angular outer surface engages an angular portion of an interior surface of the collar. The articular member and the locking ring define an articular space within the collar. The articular space is configured to receive the convex articular head. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338440 | ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE IMPLANT SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED STIFFNESS - A tibial implant includes one or more stiffness-modifying features to reduce the stiffness of one or more sections of the tibial implant. The stiffness-modifying features may include slots, recesses, or passageways defined in various locations of the tibial implant to selectively reduce the stiffness of a tibial insert and/or tibial base of the tibial implant. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338441 | Shoulder Implant For Simulating A Bursa - A shoulder implant for simulating a naturally occurring bursa proximal to or in lieu of a subacromial bursa, the shoulder implant comprising: an expandable member expandable to a size and/or a shape sufficient to fill a space beneath an acromion and/or a coracoid process of the shoulder, the space defines a filled volume less than a maximal volume occupied by the expandable member if fully expanded; and an amount of filler for filling the expandable member to the filled volume, such that, when implanted, the expandable member is configured to cushion and facilitate motion between a tendon and/or ligament of a rotator cuff, and a bone part in the shoulder. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338442 | Stemless Metaphyseal Humeral Implant - A stemless prosthetic shoulder joint may include a prosthetic humeral head and a stemless base. The stemless base may include a collar and an anchor extending from the collar intended to anchor the base into the proximal humerus. The anchor may include various features to enhance the fixation of the base, including hooks, threads, and/or expandable members that may be transitioned from a contracted insertion condition to an expanded implanted condition once the base is positioned in the bone. The anchor and/or collar may also include additional features to enhance fixation, such as geometries and surface features to enhance fixation to bone. The anchor may include a plurality of chisel slots to facilitate removal of bone during a revision surgery. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338443 | IMPLANT SYSTEMS FOR REPAIR OF A HUMERAL HEAD - A humeral implant system, for example, includes an implant and a cutting guide system. The implant is a spherical wedge having an elongated curved upper surface having a first edge and a spaced apart second edge, a first surface having a curved upper edge joined to the first edge of the elongated curved upper surface, and a second surface having a curved upper edge joined to the second edge of the elongated curved upper surface. A lower edge of the first surface is joined to a lower edge of the second surface. The first surface and the second surface are disposed at an angle. The cutting system has a body having a first guide and a second guide for resecting a cutout in a humeral head, in which the cutout has a first surface and a second surface corresponding to the first surface and the second surface of the implant. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338444 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR TRIALING A HUMERAL HEAD - A system for aligning components of a prosthetic includes a mounting plate, a fastener and an adapter coupling plate. The mounting plate comprises: a first major surface; a second major surface opposing the first major surface; an adapter accommodation hole extending through the mounting plate; and sizing indicia located on the second major surface. The fastener extends from the mounting plate. The adapter coupling plate comprises: a third major surface; a fourth major surface opposing the third major surface; an adapter coupling hole extending through the adapter coupling plate and surrounded by the adapter accommodation hole; and an indicator located on the fourth major surface to point to the sizing indicia on the mounting plate. The adapter coupling plate can be slidable along a slot surrounding the fastener or a tongue and groove system connecting the adapter coupling plate and the mounting plate and locked via the fastener. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338445 | IMPLANT SYSTEMS FOR REPAIR OF A GLENOID CAVITY - A glenoid implant system, for example, includes a glenoid implant and a glenoid cutting guide. The glenoid implant includes a body having a concave surface with a first curved edge portion and a second curved edge portion, and an attachment surface having a concave edge portion joined to the second curved edge portion of the concave surface. The concave surface and the attachment surface are disposed at an angle. The glenoid cutting guide includes a body having a convex surface engageable with a surface of a glenoid cavity and a cutting guide surface for resecting a cutout in a glenoid cavity, the cutout having a curved edge portion corresponding to the second curved edge portion of the glenoid implant. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338446 | TOTAL SHOULDER PROSTHESIS HAVING INSET GLENOID IMPLANT CONVERTIBLE FROM ANATOMIC TO REVERSE - Disclosed are prosthesis systems and methods that provide ways by which the articulating surfaces of the implant can be exchanged such that the anatomic surfaces can be converted to reverse surfaces, while not exchanging the fixation components. Also disclosed herein are methods by which the surgeon can implant an inset anatomic articulating glenoid implant whereby at a later date, can remove the anatomic articulating surface and replace it with a reverse articulating surface such that the primary means of fixation remains well fixed in the glenoid fossa at the moment of articular exchange. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338447 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NON-BINDING ALLOGRAFT SUBTALAR JOINT IMPLANT - Provided is a system and method for providing a non-binding allograft subtalar joint implant for surgical implant into a person's foot proximate to the ankle. This system for repair includes at least one sterile non-binding allograft subtablar joint implant provided as a pre-formed allograft rod plug “ARP” having a diameter about equal to an average width of a canal between a person's talus and calcaneus bones, the ARP being resiliently compressible and flexible. When snuggly disposed between the person's talus and calcaneus bones, the ARP compresses during normal use of the person's foot and maintains the canal in an anatomically correct alignment and reduces a tendency for abnormal motion between the person's talus and calcaneus bones. An associated method of use is also provided. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338448 | Talar Ankle Implant - Methods of implanting a talar component during ankle surgery are provided. A method includes cutting at least medial and lateral cuts in a talus bone. The method includes driving a first self-cutting distal edge of a lateral side wall of the talar component into the lateral cut and a second self-cutting distal edge of a medial side wall of the talar component into the medial cut. A thickness of the lateral sidewall tapers to form the first self-cutting distal edge and a thickness of the medial sidewall tapers to form the second self-cutting edge. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338449 | STABILIZED TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS - The present invention relates to a stabilized ankle prosthesis configured for use in patients with compromised soft tissue in the ankle. The prosthesis of the present invention is a two-component design comprising a stabilizing lip configured to constrain movement in the general direction of compromised soft tissue. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338450 | BONE REPOSITIONING GUIDE SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE - An improved surgical system and procedure for correcting a deformity between first and second bones using an alignment guide based on a correction factor. The correction factor can be based on a virtual model of the first and second bones in a deformed configuration and a corrected configuration. In the virtual corrected configuration, first and second virtual axes can be fixed in the respective first and second bones. When reverted to the virtual deformed configuration, the orientation of the first and second axes can be used to determine the correction factor. The alignment guide is used to insert one or more k-wires into each of the first and second bones in a deformed configuration. A correction guide is passed along the k-wires to rotate and/or translate the first bone relative to the second bone into the corrected configuration. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338451 | IMPLANTABLE INTERPOSITIONAL ORTHOPEDIC PAIN MANAGEMENT - Techniques for implantable orthopedic pain management devices are disclosed, including incising an opening in a synovial capsule substantially surrounding a joint, using a first tool to form an enlarged opening in the synovial capsule, determining whether to modify the joint, the joint being modified using a second tool if a bone structure coupled to one or more bones is found within the joint and the bone structure is configured to limit articulation of the one or more bones when an implantable device is inserted into the synovial capsule and the joint, and inserting the implantable device into the synovial capsule through the enlarged opening, the implantable device being inserted into the joint using a third tool. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338452 | INTEROSSEOUS CAGE - Disclosed are interosseous cages interposed between two bones. The cage includes at least one body with two bearing faces each bearing face being configured so as to come into contact with the two bones, the body being produced from a first material having a given strength, a through cavity produced in the body opening onto the two faces and an insert defined between two end faces and having a cross section which is at most equal to the cross section of the through cavity, in a manner such that the insert is slid into the cavity, this insert furthermore being configured in a manner such that its end faces are respectively a continuation of the two faces when the insert is in the cavity, the insert being produced from a second material which is stronger than the first material. Application primarily to the production of intervertebral cages. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338453 | Expandable Vertebral Implant - A joint spacer therapeutically maintains separation of bones of a joint. A carriage is slideably retained within the frame and has at least one ramped surface. An actuator screw is threadably engaged with the frame, and rotatably connected to the carriage, to cause the carriage to slideably move within the frame when the actuator screw is rotated. First and second endplates engage the bones of the joint, and each has at least one ramped surface that is mateable with the ramped surface of the carriage, whereby when the carriage is slideably moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates ramped surface slides against the carriage ramped surface to cause the endplates to move along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the frame, to increase the height of the spacer. Piercing elements are connected to the carriage to pierce bone of the joint when the carriage is moved. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338454 | 3D PRINTED OSTEOGENESIS SCAFFOLD - Osteogenesis scaffold such as for spinal fusion or an intermedullary nail includes a number of arcuate struts. The scaffold may have a functional modulus of elasticity that is a result of the modulus of the material of the struts together with the architecture of the struts, and may be within the range of 5 GPa and 75 GPa. An anisotropy of a physical property such as stiffness, compressive strength or elastic modulus corresponds to the same physical property of native bone in the vicinity of the intended implantation site. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338455 | Instruments For Expandable Interbody Implants - A system for implanting an expandable interbody implant into an intervertebral space includes an elongated tool, the distal end of which is removably securable to the implant. The proximal end of the tool has an attachment interface for detachable securement to a plurality of different modules, each of which is adapted to effectuate a different function of the delivery system. The different functions include: grasping the implant delivery tool, providing an impaction surface for driving the advancement of the implant, supplying a graft material into the implant, and actuating the expansion of the implant. One of the modules may include a fluid delivery system for supplying hydraulic fluid to expand the implant. A fluid reservoir of the fluid delivery system may be oriented transverse to the cannula that delivers the fluid to the implant. A grafting block can be used to help pre-pack the implant with graft material. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338456 | METAPHYSEAL REFERENCING TECHNIQUE AND INSTRUMENT - A system for sizing the resected surface to provide metaphyseal referencing and to properly guide a tool into a central portion of the canal in the diaphysis. The system can include a sizing feature to approximate the size of the metaphysis. The system can also include a base configured to contact the metaphysis and a guide feature configured to guide a tool along a central portion of the canal in the diaphysis. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338457 | ENVELOPING BODY AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A CONTOUR OF AN AMPUTATION STUMP - The invention relates to an enveloping body for at least partially recording a contour of a limb, wherein the enveloping body has a base body, and at least one sensor that is configured to record measurement data which can be used to determine a distance and/or relative position between two points in or on the base body. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338458 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR ASSISTIVE PROSTHESIS DEVICE - The present disclosure describes transmission systems for use in artificial joints of assistive devices, such as assistive prostheses, orthoses, and powered exoskeletons. A variable transmission is configured to automatically or manually adapt the torque profile to the demand of different locomotion tasks, such as a relatively high torque and low speed profile for a task such as standing up or ascending stairs, or a relatively low torque and high speed profile for a task such as walking. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338459 | ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A prosthetic device includes a socket, fasteners, and a pylon. The socket defines a cavity configured to receive a residual limb of a user. The socket includes a base defining multiple blind-holes. Each of the fasteners are configured to be received within a corresponding one of the blind-holes. The fasteners each include internal threads. The pylon includes through-holes that are aligned with a corresponding one of the blind-holes. The pylon is configured to be directly coupled with the base of the socket through externally threaded fasteners that extend through the through-holes and threadingly couple with the internal threads of the plurality of fasteners. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338460 | TEMPORARY AND RETRIEVABLE EXPANDABLE MEMBER - A temporary expandable tissue support device includes a plurality of helical filaments superimposed on top of one another to form a tubular body. A first end of the tubular body is coupled to an inner shaft, and a second end of the tubular body is coupled to an outer shaft slidably disposed over the inner shaft. Actuation of the inner and outer shafts in a first direction compresses the plurality of filaments thereby radially expanding the tubular body into an expanded configuration adapted to engage and support tissue at a treatment site without obstructing a fluid from flowing past the tubular body. Actuation of the shafts in a second direction opposite the first direction tensions the plurality of filaments thereby radially collapsing the tubular body into a collapsed configuration that is adapted to be delivered to or removed from the treatment site. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338461 | NITRIC OXIDE INFUSED SURGICAL TISSUE REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES - Surgical tissue repair technologies incorporating nitric oxide releasing materials which release nitric oxide into the surrounding tissue. The surgical tissue repair technologies include tissue repair devices, such as surgical meshes, vascular stents, surgical grafts, irrigation solutions, and other internal surgical tissue repair materials. The nitric oxide releasing compound may be a S-nitrosothiol compound, such as s-nitroso-n-acetyl penicillamine (SNAP), s-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO), and mixtures thereof. The tissue repair devices may further include a catalyst to facilitate release of nitric oxide. The devices may include a substrate coated with a coating incorporating the same or different nitric oxide releasing compound. The devices may include a substrate impregnated with the nitric oxide releasing compound and coated with a polymer-based coating incorporating the same or different nitric oxide releasing compound. The polymer-based coating may include diazeniumdiolate groups (NONOate groups). The polymer-based coating may include a polyethyleneimine cellulose NONOate polymer. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338462 | VASCULAR EXPANDABLE DEVICES - Vascular expandable devices and associated methods are disclosed herein. An expandable vascular device can be implantable across an aneurysm in a blood vessel of a patient. The device can include a generally tubular structure formed of a plurality of braided metallic elements. The device can have a compressed state with a compressed state diameter of 0.027 inches or less and an expanded state with an expanded state diameter of 1.75 mm or more. Each of the plurality of metallic strands can have an oxide layer having a thickness of about 400 angstroms or less. The tubular structure can be configured to self-expand from the compressed state to the expanded state. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338463 | PREVENTING STENT FAILURE USING ADAPTIVE SHEAR RESPONSIVE ENDOVASCULAR IMPLANT - A stent apparatus, system, and method that senses wall shear stress by measuring fluid flow at localized areas within the stent, that processes measured information through an integrated circuit, and selectively sends power to mechanically controllable stent surfaces which results in localized geometric changes. In various embodiments the stent apparatus, system, and method sends data to outside the body in real time. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338464 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING VENOUS COMPRESSION/OBSTRUCTION SYNDROMES - Apparatus and methods are provided for treating patients exhibiting symptoms of hypertension, isolated systolic hypertension, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, May-Thuner Syndrome or dyspnea by diagnosing and reducing narrowing of a patient's iliac vein caused by extrinsic localized compression using a stent having circumferential differential radial stiffness and delivery catheter for aligning and deploying such stents. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338465 | PULMONARY ARTERY IMPLANT APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to an implantable apparatus and methods of use thereof for treating congestive heart failure. An apparatus of this invention may be anchored by implantation of a section of the apparatus within in a branch pulmonary artery, for example the left pulmonary artery, which then positions and anchors another section, for example a device frame section of the apparatus within the main pulmonary artery. A medical device may be attached to the anchored device frame. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338466 | STENT GRAFT DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH OFFSET TAPERED TIP - A stent graft delivery system and method of assembling the same is disclosed. The stent graft delivery system includes a stent graft cover configured to maintain a stent graft in a constricted configuration, and is configured to slide relative to the stent graft to enable the stent graft to expand radially outwardly. The stent graft cover extends along a first central axis. A tapered tip defining an opening therethrough is configured to track along a guidewire. The opening extends along a second central axis that is offset from the first central axis. This provides a delivery system with an opening in a leading edge that is not center relative to the outer stent graft cover. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338467 | APPARATUSES FOR STENT DELIVERY AND POSITIONING TO COVER AN ACCES SITE - Methods, apparatuses and systems are described for stent delivery and positioning to cover an access site. A stent delivery system may include a tubular member configured to advance through an access site and a primary constrainment member configured to releasably couple the stent to the tubular member. The stent delivery system may further include a secondary constrainment member at least partially disposed around the primary constrainment member, the stent, and the tubular member. In some cases, the tubular member and the primary constrainment member may be configured to reposition the stent within the body lumen after removal of the secondary constrainment member such that at least a portion of the stent covers the access site after withdrawal of the tubular member, the primary constrainment member, and the secondary constrainment member from the body lumen through the access site. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338468 | ROTATABLE STENT DELIVERY APPARATUS TO COVER ACCESS SITE - Methods, apparatuses and systems are described for expandable stent delivery apparatus to cover an access site. The method may include delivering a stent delivery system through an access site, where the stent delivery system comprises a positioning member with a first portion that is rotatable with respect to a second portion, and where the stent is releasably coupled with the first portion of the positioning member. In some cases, the method may further include withdrawing an outer constrainment member front the stent to deploy a proximal portion of the stent within the body lumen and rotating the proximal portion of the stent away from the access site by withdrawing the positioning member proximally and back through the access site. The method may further include covering the access site with the proximal portion of the stent upon fully deploying the proximal portion from the outer constrainment member. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338469 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATED WITH SENSORS AND CONTROLLING DEVICES - An orthopedic support and/or treatment system including a brace, sleeve, and/or insert, comprising a power subsystem; a sensor subsystem; an adjustment mechanism; a software subsystem; a communication subsystem; and a telemedicine subsystem. The orthopedic treatment system includes and communicates over a network to a remote controlling device. The remote control device can be a computer, a mobile device, or any other controller. The sensor subsystem communicates to the remote control device, which in turn can be used to control the adjustment mechanism to adjust a tension or compression of the brace or sleeve. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338470 | TRACTION SYSTEM - The present system generally relates to a therapy device for applying traction to a patient's head and neck. A collar includes a fastener that secures the collar in a ring shape. It is provided with straps that extend from an exterior circumference of the ring. The collar may be positioned around a patients neck such that applying a traction force to the straps translates that force to the collar which in turn applies force to the underside of the patient's jaw and to the base of the patient's skull and thereby applies traction therapy to the patient's neck. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338471 | OSTOMY APPLIANCE HAVING CONDUCTIVE INK CIRCUIT FOR LEAKAGE DETECTION - An ostomy appliance includes a substrate and at least one Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) circuit disposed on the substrate. The RFID circuit includes a RFID transponder having an antenna and a conductive ink connected in series with the antenna and the RFID transponder. The conductive ink is configured to dissolve in response to exposure to moisture. The RFID circuit is in a closed condition when the conductive ink extends continuously between the RFID transponder and the antenna. The RFID circuit is in an open condition when at least a portion of the conductive ink is dissolved. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338472 | CONTAINER FOR COLLECTING LIQUID FOR TRANSPORT - A container for collecting liquid for transport, comprising: a web of flexible porous material defining at least a portion of a chamber in which liquid can be collected for transport. The chamber is configured to receive a tube in a position within the chamber that enables the tube to transport liquid from the chamber while the liquid collects within the chamber upon being drawn through the web when a partial vacuum is applied within the chamber via the tube. The porous material comprises a web of spun plastic fibers, such as spun polyester fibers. In one embodiment, the web of spun plastic fibers is configured to define an elongated portion of the chamber. In another embodiment, a backing of non-permeable material covers a portion of the web and is so combined with the web as to further define the chamber. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338473 | Body Support Wrap - A body support wrap adapted to encompass a body article of a user while elastically encompassing and supporting a fluid communication element, the body support wrap includes first and second flexible elastomeric surrounding sidewalls that are adjacent to one another and offset on an upper end forming a mouth opening and the first and second sidewalls are evenly displaced on a lower end forming a closed attachment, wherein an interior pocket is formed therebetween the first and second sidewalls that the fluid communication element is disposed through the mouth opening, wherein operationally via the first and second sidewalls elasticity the fluid communication element is held anyplace within the interior pocket in multiple positions adjacent to the user for the convenience and comfort of the user. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338474 | CATAMENIAL FLUID REMOVAL - The invention provides a device for aspirating uterine fluid of a woman in her period, enabling her, without using tampons, pads or synthetic hormones, to be free of menstrual flow for six or more hours and to be involved in even the most demanding activities entirely undisturbed. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338475 | Scalp Cooling Apparatus, System, and Method - The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system, and method for the cooling and transferring of a fluid to a patient. The apparatus can be contained in an enclosure having at least two sections, that house an energy storage device, a power connection that may be coupled to an energy storage device; and a heat transfer assembly that cools the fluid. The enclosure may have a fluid receiving point, and a fluid transfer point with a sensor for monitoring the temperature of a fluid before transfer to a cooling wrap through a fluid transfer hose. A fluid transfer hose may couple the fluid transfer point at one end to a cooling wrap or cap at a second end. The fluid can be returned or received from the cooling wrap at the fluid transfer point, and the temperature of the fluid monitored when received at the fluid transfer point. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338476 | FLUID CASSETTE WITH TENSIONED POLYMERIC MEMBRANES FOR PATIENT HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM - A working fluid cassette for an intravascular heat exchange catheter includes a frame holding two closely spaced, square polymeric membranes in tension. Working fluid from the catheter is directed between the membranes. The cassette is closely received between two refrigerant cold plates to exchange heat with the working fluid, which is circulated back to the catheter. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338477 | PREPARATION METHOD AND PREPARATION APPARATUS OF HEATING FLUID USED FOR BIOLOGICAL TARGETED HYPERTHERMIA AND HYPERTHERMIA APPARATUS - This application provides a preparation method of a heating fluid used for biological targeted hyperthermia, a heating fluid preparation device, a biological targeted hyperthermia apparatus, and a control method of the biological targeted hyperthermia, in which the biological targeted hyperthermia apparatus includes: a heating fluid injection device configured to inject a heating fluid into a body circulatory system of a therapy subject; a microwave radiation device configured to provide microwave radiation with a set wavelength and a set frequency; a microwave imaging temperature-measuring device configured to detect a temperature and a position of the heating fluid in the therapy subject, and output a thermal imaging signal; and a control device used for receiving the thermal imaging signal and controlling the microwave radiation device to output the microwave radiation with the set wavelength and the set frequency. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338478 | HANDHELD MEDICAL COOLING DEVICE FOR COOLING A TARGET AREA OF A SUBJECT PATIENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT AND METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a device and a method for cooling living tissues for a medical purpose and other purposes. The cooling device comprises: a container configured to accommodate a cooling medium and thermally coupled with the cooling medium by directly contacting the cooling medium; a cooling generator configured to be thermally coupled with the container by a direct contact and thereby to provide cooling energy to the cooling medium; and a heat sink dissipating heat from the cooling generator, the heat sing being configured to be spaced apart from the cooling generator and to be thermally coupled with the cooling generator without a direct contact with the cooling generator. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338479 | DEVICES FOR GASTROINTESTINAL STIMULATION AND USES THEREOF - A gastrointestinal stimulation devices including a random stimulation delivery mechanism(s), configured to provide stimuli to a bodily tissue in a vicinity of the stimulation capsule, the provided random stimuli being characterized by a stimulation parameter, and a control circuitry in communication with said physical stimulation delivery mechanism, and configured to set and alter the stimulation parameter non-systematically, thereby altering the characterization of the stimuli provided to the bodily tissue. The algorithm may be patient tailored, and may have a learning machinery which responds to data being received from the patient. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338480 | THERAPY SYSTEM FOR CANCER AND OTHER DISEASES | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338481 | Lacrimal gland implant for drug delivery and method - An implant placed into the lacrimal gland of a patient for delivery of a drug to the eye for treating conditions such as glaucoma, or merely the gland itself for treating dry eye syndrome. The implant can be placed in such a way that the drug-carrying surfaces of the implant are exposed to the glandular tissues allowing diffusion of the drug into those tissues. For glaucoma, tears generated by those tissues can contain an amount of the drug for delivery to the surface of the eye. The implant can be made from biodegradable/bioabsorbable or non-biodegradable/non-bioabsorbable materials. A tool and method of use facilitates proper emplacement of the implant in part of the lacrimal gland. The tool can include a hallow needle having an axial bore through which the implant passes. During emplacement, a ramrod connected to a physician-manipulable plunger on a syringe-like device pushes the implant from the tip of the needle. Physical structures on the implant can help properly release the drug carried by the implant and help maintain its position in the lacrimal gland. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338482 | FLUIDICS CASSETTE FOR OCULAR SURGICAL SYSTEM - Methods, devices, and systems for laser eye surgery generally make use of a console that interchangeably accepts multiple types of eye treatment cassettes. The cassettes enable one or both of displacement-based or vacuum-based aspiration. The console and the cassette may communicate to establish the functionality of the installed cassette by utilizing a component indigenous to the operation of the cassette. A dual-mode cassette may include a separable holding tank for enabling vacuum-based aspiration. A displacement-based pump may be provided to drain the holding tank while the vacuum system continues to aspirate fluids. A vacuum sensor for controlling the flow of aspirated fluids may have three ports for communicating with a handpiece, a displacement-based pump, a vacuum-based pump, or an irrigation source. The handpiece may be vented during vacuum-based aspiration by opening a vent valve interposed between the handpiece and the vacuum source. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338483 | DEPTH DETECTION APPARATUS IN PARTICULAR IN INTRACORNEAL DISSECTION - A depth detection apparatus, in particular in intracorneal dissection, provides a perforating tubular element suitable for being inserted into the cornea, a reciprocally moving air volume generator connected to the perforating tubular element, a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure along the connection between the volumetric generator and the perforating element in the reciprocal movement of the volumetric generator, a microcontroller connected to the pressure sensor to detect pressure variations with the depth advancement into the cornea of the perforating element, a signaller connected to the microcontroller to signal that a preset pressure variation has been reached. The apparatus enables a correct position to be determined for performing intracorneal dissection. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338484 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OCULAR LASER SURGERY AND THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS - Systems, devices and methods are provided to deliver microporation medical treatments to improve biomechanics, wherein the system includes a laser for generating a beam of laser radiation on a treatment-axis not aligned with a patient's visual-axis, operable for use in subsurface ablative medical treatments to create an array pattern of micropores that improves biomechanics. The array pattern of micropores is at least one of a radial pattern, a spiral pattern, a phyllotactic pattern, or an asymmetric pattern. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338485 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE, COMPRESSION DEVICE AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Measurement device ( | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338486 | TISSUE TREATMENT DEVICE - Disclosed embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for wound treatment with ultrasound. In certain embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound wound treatment apparatus includes a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound to provide a substantially fluid impermeable seal over the wound and a transducer to deliver therapeutic ultrasound to tissue. The therapeutic ultrasound wound treatment apparatus may further include a wound contact layer configured to be positioned in contact with the wound, a transmission layer positioned above the wound contact layer, an absorbent layer positioned above the transmission layer and configured to absorb wound fluid, and a backing layer positioned above the absorbent layer and including an orifice. Also disclosed are multiple parameters for the therapeutic ultrasound signal. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338487 | CONTROLLED RELEASE IODINE STRUCTURE FOR USE WITH WOUND CARE - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for generating and releasing iodine are described. Some embodiments may include a dressing member including a plurality of iodine-forming reagents and a water-swellable material. In some embodiments, the dressing member may include water-swellable fibers. The water-swellable fibers may each include a water-swellable material in which iodine-forming reagents are dispersed. As liquid comes into contact with and is absorbed by the water-swellable material, the iodine-forming reagents may come into contact with each other, causing an iodine-forming reaction to occur, producing iodine. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338488 | DRESSING WITH INCREASED APPOSITION FORCE - In some embodiments, a dressing assembly may include a dressing bolster, an interface seal, and a base layer. The dressing bolster may include a first side, a second side, and a periphery. The interface seal may be coupled at the periphery of the dressing bolster. The base layer may include a base layer flange configured to be coupled to the dressing and to extend beyond the periphery of the dressing bolster. The dressing assembly may be suitable for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure and for creating an apposition force between a first portion of the tissue site and a second portion of the tissue site. Other systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338489 | OPTICAL FIBERS FOR OPTICALLY SENSING THROUGH WOUND DRESSINGS - A wound treatment apparatus can include a wound dressing configured to be positioned proximate to a wound. Multiple optical fibers positioned at least partly in the wound dressing can include a first optical fiber and a second optical fiber. The wound treatment apparatus can include an emitter and a detector. The emitter can emit first electromagnetic radiation into the first optical fiber so that the first optical fiber passes the first electromagnetic radiation. The detector can generate a signal responsive to second electromagnetic radiation that exits the second optical fiber and contacts the detector. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338490 | Systems, Apparatuses, And Methods For Negative-Pressure Treatment With Reduced Tissue In-Growth - A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure may include a manifold including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a first layer adjacent to the first surface and a second layer adjacent to the second surface, the first layer and the second layer each comprising a polymer film, a plurality of fluid restrictions in the polymer film adjacent to at least the first surface, and at least one x-ray detectable marker extending in a linear pattern along the dressing. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338491 | 3D PRINTED NASAL PHARYNGEAL AND ORAL SWABS - The invention is generally a nasal pharyngeal and oral swab that may be mass-produced via three-dimensional (3D) printing. To achieve the right materials for 3D printing the swabs, exemplary embodiments employ a set of materials that result in a rigid structure that has bendable properties (at least in the neck or stem region of the swab), but more rigid and bridle properties at a breakpoint of the swab. In exemplary embodiments, this may be achieved by constructing the device of a first photosensitive material that is generally soft and bendable when cured, and a second photosensitive material that is generally rigid and brittle when cured, wherein the soft bendable material comprises of about 70% to 90% of the photosensitive composition used to 3D print the swab, and the rigid and brittle material comprises of about 30% to 10% of the photosensitive composition used to 3D print the swab. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338492 | REUSABLE DIAPER - A reusable diaper has an outer liquid resistant layer having a front waist portion, an elongated back waist portion and a crotch portion therebetween, an inner layer attached to the outer layer, and a plurality of first fasteners arranged along the front waist portion of the outer liquid resistant layer. The front waist portion is divided into a plurality of visually different sections each having at least one of the first fasteners thereon. Each section sandwiching a central section of the front waist portion can have a different color or surface pattern than that of the central section. Each section sandwiching that section and the central section therebetween has a still further different color or surface pattern. Each section corresponds to a predetermined diaper fitting size when one or more complementary second fasteners on ends of the elongated back waist portion engages a corresponding ones of the front waist portion first fasteners. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338493 | MULTI-LAYERED ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article for menstrual and/or incontinence purposes, having a unique two-layer acquisition and absorbent structure. The cover layer includes a nonwoven material. The absorbent core includes multiple strata including super absorbent, fiber material that is pulp and/or bicomponent fibers, and a binder material. The total thickness of the absorbent article is less than or equal to the thickness of absorbent articles of similar absorbent characteristics. The absorbent article includes various absorbent properties that are improved despite parity or reduction in overall thickness. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338494 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes a permeable top sheet, an impermeable back sheet, an absorbing part disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet, and a friction reducing layer disposed between the back sheet and the absorbing part. The friction between the friction reducing layer and the back sheet or the friction between the friction reducing layer and the absorbing part is less than the friction between the absorbing part and the back sheet. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338495 | Feminine Product Dispensing Assembly - A feminine product dispensing assembly includes a housing that has a central portion structured to resemble the palm of a human hand and a plurality of finger portions each structured to resemble fingers of a human hand. The central portion has an opening extending into an interior of the central portion for storing toilet paper and toilet covers and each of the finger portions has a tampon positioned therein for storage. A plurality of lids is each hingedly coupled to a respective one of the finger portions to retain the tampon in the respective finger portion. A magnet is coupled to the housing to magnetically engage a ferromagnetic support surface. A hook is coupled to and extends downwardly from the central portion for having an object suspended thereon for storage. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338496 | Systems and Methods for Maintaining a Supply of a Health-Related Item - System and methods for maintaining a supply of health-related items are provided herein. The system includes, but is not limited to, a carrier configured to contain the health-related item. The system further includes, but is not limited to, a container having a compartment configured to store the carrier. The system includes, but is not limited to, an item presence sensor coupled to the container. The system includes, but is not limited to, a sensor tag coupled to carrier and configured to be communicatively coupled with the item presence sensor. The system includes, but is not limited to, one or more data processors configured to be communicatively coupled with the item presence sensor and configured to determine whether the health-related item is present within the container based upon proximity of the sensor tag to the item presence sensor. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338497 | TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A first transport apparatus includes a deck for supporting a patient thereon and a lift mechanism supporting the deck. The deck is removable from the lift mechanism for use as a second transport apparatus or part of a second transport apparatus. The first transport apparatus further includes an electrically powered device at the first transport apparatus, and a user input device for wireless control of the electrically powered device, which is operable at or near the first transport apparatus and the second transport apparatus. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338498 | BODY SUPPORT BOARD FOR FLOOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The present invention is a body support board for floor and associated methods, and is configured to be placed on a floor surface or other planar surface and support a user or worker who has to perform certain tasks in confined spaces and/or underneath certain structures or to perform certain tasks lying on their back or stomach, thereon. The body support board provides a comfortable work surface for a user to lay on while working. In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, the body support board preferably includes an elongated board member, padded section(s), a head cushion, at least one light member, at least one removeable tool case, at least one light switch, and an adjustable support leg or stand. Preferably, the body support board also includes an S-shape profile or configuration. The S-shape profile or configuration allows a user or worker to more easily reach up to a work area. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338499 | POWER ASSIST WHEELCHAIR, POWER ASSIST UNIT FOR WHEELCHAIR, CONTROL DEVICE FOR POWER ASSIST WHEELCHAIR, CONTROL METHOD FOR POWER ASSIST WHEELCHAIR, AND PROGRAM - A power assist wheelchair includes a wheel, an electric motor that drives the wheel, an encoder that detects rotation of the electric motor, and a control device that controls the electric motor. The control device includes a total torque value calculator that calculates a total torque value based upon only a detection signal of the encoder, an assist torque value calculator that calculates an assist torque value based upon an output current of the electric motor, a manual torque value calculator that calculates a manual torque value based upon a difference obtained by subtracting the assist torque value from the total torque value, and a target current determiner that determines a target current of the electric motor based upon the manual torque value. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338500 | MOTION-BASED POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FOR WHEELCHAIRS - A motion-based push activation power assist system for manual wheelchairs. The system uses motion-based measurements to determine when the user applies a push to the wheelchair handrims and brakes with the handrims. The push recognition activates a drive system that provides an assistive driving force-pulse to the wheelchair to reduce the demand on the user during propulsion. The brake recognition deactivates the power assist. The provided power assist is proportional to the sensed push and can be modulated to different proportional settings. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338501 | DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE WIDTH WHEELCHAIR - An adjustable wheelchair and components thereof are provided. The wheelchair may include a first chassis connected to a first wheel on a first side of the wheelchair. The first chasses may include a first strut configured to laterally translate while supporting a seat. The wheelchair may further include a second chassis connected to a second wheel on a second side of the wheelchair. The second chasses may include a second strut configured to laterally translate while supporting the seat. A jack may be connected to the first chasses and second chasses. The jack may operatively cause the first and second chassis expand away from each other and contract toward each other to vary a width between the first side and second side of the wheelchair. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338502 | EXOSKELETON WHEELCHAIR SYSTEM - An exoskeleton wheelchair system includes a base, one or more wheels coupled to the base, a body support connected to the base comprising: a back support; and one or more leg supports pivotally coupled to the back support, and a gait wheel linked with the one or more leg supports via one or more gait linkages and configured to rotate the one or more leg supports. The one or more leg supports are configured to pivot about a first axis when the back support is in a standing position mode. The back support is maintained at a fixed position relative to a location of the base when the one or more leg supports pivot about the first axis while the back support is in the standing position mode. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338503 | BED SYSTEM - A bed system including an acquisition unit and a display, in which the acquisition unit acquires user interface device information from a plurality of user interface devices and the display displays a plurality of images corresponding respectively to the plurality of user interface devices on a single screen based on the user interface device information. One set of the plurality of user interface device information includes state information including at least one of bed state information relating to the state of one bed among a plurality of beds and user state information relating to the state of a user of the one bed among the plurality of beds. One image among the plurality of images includes a state display corresponding to the state information. When the state information is abnormal, the first display displays a warning display on the one image among the plurality of images. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338504 | Side Rail Assembly For A Patient Support Apparatus - A patient support apparatus includes a support structure having a patient support deck and a side rail coupled to the support structure. The side rail is movable relative to the support structure. A lock releasably locks the side rail in one or more side rail positions, such as in a raised position and an intermediate position. A manual release is coupled to the side rail and operable to unlock the side rail. A bypass lever is provided to allow a user to raise the side rail from a lowered position to the raised position without locking in the intermediate position. A damper is located inside the side rail to counterbalance the weight of the side rail and assist the user in raising the side rail, bi-directionally. The side rail is formed of first and second walls that are heat staked together to form a lightweight side rail of suitable strength. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338505 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH EXIT DETECTION SYSTEMS - A patient support apparatus, such as abed, cot, stretcher, or the like, includes a frame, support surface, exit detection system, and control. The exit detection system includes multiple sensors and a controller configured to issue an exit alert when the patient exits from the support surface. The control is configured to disarm the exit detection system, and the controller is further configured to use outputs from the exit detection sensors to detect when the patient on the support surface may be making an attempt to disarm the exit detection system, and to prevent the patient from disarming the exit detection system during the attempt. The sensors may comprise load cells. In some embodiments, the control is positioned at the foot end of the patient support apparatus, while in other embodiments, the control may be positioned along a siderail of the patient support apparatus. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338506 | SUPPORT SURFACE OVERLAY SYSTEM - A support surface overlay system includes a support surface overlay and a control system. The support surface overlay includes a support bladder having first and second alternatingly inflatable compartments, and an envelope defining and interior region surrounding the support bladder. The control system is configured to alternatingly inflate and deflate the first and second alternatingly inflatable compartments, and to concurrently evacuate air from the interior region of the envelope. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338507 | Patient Lifting Harness - A patient lifting harness is provided. The device includes a vest having a rear panel affixed to a front panel, wherein the front panel defines a first portion removably securable to a second portion via at least one fastener. The first portion and second portion are selectively movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The vest further includes an upper opening, a lower opening, and a pair of arm openings. A plurality of loop connectors is affixed to the rear panel, wherein the plurality of loop connectors includes an external loop having a plurality of cross members extending therebetween defining a plurality of loop openings. In some embodiments, a pair of thigh strap assemblies are affixed to the vest along the lower opening, wherein a loop connector of the plurality of loop connectors is affixed to each of the pair of thigh strap assemblies. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338508 | SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING PERSON LIFTING DEVICES USING LOAD TENSION PINS - A multi-link device includes a load tension pin including a sensor configured to measure tension applied to the load tension pin, network interface hardware, one or more processors, and one or more memory modules storing computer readable and executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the multi-link device to: determine whether the tension measured by the load tension pin exceeds a threshold value; and transmit, by the network interface hardware, load event data to a receiver in response to determination that the tension exceeds the threshold value. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338509 | PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR PREVENTION OF PATHOGEN TRANSMISSION - The invention discloses a system for protecting healthcare workers from exposure to pathogens while attending to a patient in respiratory distress that requires procedures such as intubation and subsequent placement of a patient on a ventilator. The system comprises a transparent and flexible drape, covering the facial area of the patient with openings situated cranially above the patient, fitted with sleeves/cuffs to which gloves are optionally sealed to the cuffs. The drape is supported above the patient with one or more supporting members, which are secured to the patient's bed. The perimeter of the drape is optionally fitted with a plurality of weights such that when the drape is placed over the supporting member it forms an impervious barrier against pathogens between the patient and the healthcare workers. The system is lightweight and can remain attached to the patient's bed should the patient require movement to a different location. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338510 | RELOCATION MODULE AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT - An anesthetic equipment storage and waste air management module configured to housing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment including a system to measure and record administration of one or more IV medications or fluids for IV administration. The module can include a housing having a lower section and a tower-like upper section, wherein the lower section is configured to house unrelated waste heat-producing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment. The module can also include a cowling that substantially confines waste heat generated by the unrelated waste heat-producing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment, and can include a system for measuring and recording the administration of the one or more IV medications and fluids. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338511 | RELOCATION MODULE AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT - Modules for housing electronic and electromechanical medical equipment including a system to measure and record administration of one or more IV medications or fluids for IV administration. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338512 | CASKET HARDWARE ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - Hardware for a casket comprises a clevis having a pair of side walls, a back wall adapted to be attached to the casket shell wall, a pair of tabs each of which extends laterally outwardly from a respective one of the side walls and each of which is spaced forwardly from the rear wall, an arm pivoted at an upper end to the clevis, and a decorative ear having a downwardly facing recess in a lower edge thereof and a pair of tapered resilient arms each of which is located on a respective side of the recess, each resilient arm having a laterally inwardly projecting tab on a lower free end thereof, each resilient arm becoming progressively thicker from the free end toward a base thereof as measured in a direction generally normal to the casket shell wall. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338513 | SPINE REGULARITY ROTATION MOTION DEVICE - A spine regularity rotation motion device includes a T-shaped hanger, a neck traction belt, an n-shaped base, and a horizontal rotary drive platform, wherein the T-shaped hanger is connected to the neck traction belt via a pulling belt at one end, and is connected to the n-shaped base through a main elevating post at another end. A user can rest his face on the neck traction belt, which is gently pulled upwards to increase the space between the cervical joints and align the spine to the center. The horizontal rotary drive platform is provided inside the n-shaped base with a correction seat on the top for the user to sit on. The seat allows the hip of the user to move in a regularity rotation manner that is opposite to the directions of the twisted and/or bent lumbar spine or skewed pelvis. An underarm support is also provided to raise the spine and reduce stacking to facilitate the rehabilitation process. | 2021-11-04 |
| 20210338514 | DEVICE FOR MASSAGING AND STRETCHING CERTAIN BODY PARTS - A device comprising at least two ferrules, which may have a first ferrule ( | 2021-11-04 |
