Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130084460 | Expandable Functional TFE Copolymer Fine Powder, Expanded Products and Reacted Products Therefrom - A functional TFE copolymer fine powder is described, wherein the TFE copolymer is a polymer of TFE and at least one functional comonomer, and wherein the TFE copolymer has functional groups that are pendant to the polymer chain. The functional TFE copolymer fine powder resin is paste extrudable and expandable. Methods for making the functional TFE copolymer are also described. The expanded functional TFE copolymer material may be post-reacted after expansion. | 04-04-2013 |
20130096663 | ATRAUMATIC LEAD REMOVAL SHEATH - The present invention provides for a safer and less traumatic chronically implanted device and methods for removing same from a patient. One embodiment of the invention provides for a medical device comprising an implantable diagnostic or therapeutic lead having a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis and an outer surface, and a tubular cover attached to the diagnostic or therapeutic lead, preferably near the distal end, and positioned to cover a substantial portion of the outer surface of the diagnostic or therapeutic lead. The tubular cover is configured to evert upon application of a longitudinal force to extract the diagnostic or therapeutic lead. | 04-18-2013 |
20130139413 | Ventilating Footwear Devices - Ventilating insole boards, self-ventilating footwear devices and self-bailing footwear articles and devices are provided. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139691 | HEAT STABILIZED COMPOSITE FILTER MEDIA AND METHOD OF MAKING THE FILTER MEDIA - Composite filter media which are highly resistant to thermal degradation and retain filter efficiency and extended lifetime in high temperature environments are disclosed. Methods of making the filter media are also disclosed. A composite filter media for removal of particles from a gas stream includes a layer of a porous polymeric membrane, the layer having an upstream side and a downstream side relative to the direction of the gas stream; and at least one layer of an electrostatic microfiber web containing an antioxidant in an amount ranging from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight; the at least one layer of microfiber web disposed on the upstream side of the porous polymeric membrane layer. | 06-06-2013 |
20130153119 | Stitchless Seam System For Joining Laminates - A stitchless seam between a first panel having a functional layer and a second panel having a functional layer is provided. The seam system is formed via a discontinuous fused stitchless seam which connects a first panel to a second panel. A reinforcement may be used to strengthen the discontinuous fused stitchless seam connecting the first panel to the second panel, allowing formation of a liquid-impervious stitchless seam system. A method for forming the system is also provided. | 06-20-2013 |
20130165967 | HEART OCCLUSION DEVICES - This disclosure is directed to an aperture occlusion device and a method for occluding an aperture, including a perimembranous ventricular septal defect. The aperture occlusion device includes a wire frame element. The wire frame forms geometric shapes that include an occluder region and a securing region. The occluder region and the securing region are separated by an attachment region including a waist. The occluder region and securing region can include membranous coverings. The device can be attached to a delivery hub. The wires forming the occluder region and securing region can have a shape-memory capability such that they can be collapsed and distorted in a sheath during delivery, but resume and maintain their intended shape after delivery. | 06-27-2013 |
20130178888 | ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE RETRIEVAL DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Retrieval devices and related systems and methods are provided. A retrieval device comprises an elongate element having a collapsible retriever at its distal end, wherein the collapsible retriever can be axially delivered over or through an introducer to the site of an object to be retrieved, e.g., a failed endoluminal device. When the retrieval device reaches the failed endoluminal device, the endoluminal device and the retrieval device are withdrawn together through the introducer. The introducer is configured to force the retrieval device down over the endoluminal device reducing the french size of the spent endoluminal device upon extraction. The collapsible retriever can be configured to side-mount a delivery element, or it can be integrated into a delivery system. | 07-11-2013 |
20130191978 | Lightweight, Durable Apparel and Laminates for Making the Same - Laminates are described having a durable outer film surface for use in making lightweight liquidproof articles, including articles of apparel, such as outerwear garments. A method of making the laminate and a lightweight outerwear garment having an abrasion resistant exterior film surface is described. | 08-01-2013 |
20130198927 | Lightweight, Durable Apparel and Laminates for Making the Same - Laminates are described having a durable outer film surface for use in making lightweight liquidproof articles of apparel, such as outerwear garments. A method of making the laminate and a lightweight outerwear garment having an abrasion resistant exterior film surface is described. | 08-08-2013 |
20130203875 | Expandable Functional TFE Copolymer Fine Powder, the Expandable Functional Products Obtained Therefrom and Reaction of the Expanded Products - A functional TFE copolymer fine powder is described, wherein the TFE copolymer is a polymer of TFE and at least one functional comonomer, and wherein the TFE copolymer has functional groups that are pendant to the polymer chain. The functional TFE copolymer fine powder resin is paste extrudable and expandable. Methods for making the functional TFE copolymer are also described. The expanded functional TFE copolymer material may be post-reacted after expansion. | 08-08-2013 |