08th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160051338 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REDUCING ANGULATION ERROR DURING DENTAL PROCEDURES - A device for reducing angulation error during the placement of dental implants or other dental procedures. Two or more sensors are used to monitor realtime orientation of a dental handpiece. One or more signal emitters are used in order to notify the user that a first orientation of the dental handpiece has been identified and recorded. One or more signal emitters are used to notify the user that the dental handpiece has been repositioned into a second orientation having a predetermined spatial relationship to the first orientation. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051339 | ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENT FOR DRILLING THE ROOT CANALS OF A TOOTH - A method of forming a dental tool or instrument having a memorized shape. The method comprises selecting a nitinol wire having an initial transition temperature below room temperature; grinding the nitinol wire to form the dental tool or instrument so as to have a shank, located adjacent a first end, and a working area, with at least one cutting edge, located adjacent an opposite second leading end; molding the working area into a molded shape having at least one protrusion formed therein; heating the dental tool or instrument to both: a) alter the initial transition temperature of the dental tool or instrument to a final transition temperature, and b) memorize the Molded shape including the at least one protrusion so that the dental tool or instrument will automatically return to the molded shape having the at least one protrusion when at a temperature at or above the final transition temperature. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051340 | TEMPORARY RESIN-BASED CROWN - The present invention relates to a temporary resin-based crown that is used in dental prosthetic surgery to protect a prepared tooth before a final prosthesis is mounted on the prepared tooth, to a method for manufacturing the temporary resin-based crown, to a set of temporary resin-based crowns, and to a method for utilizing the set of temporary resin-based crowns. The temporary resin-based crown includes a body made of a thermoplastic resin softened at a temperature of 50 to 90° C. and having a hollow portion formed at the interior thereof, the body being standardized by the occlusal surface of a tooth, the outer shape of a tooth, a crown length, a mesiodistal crown diameter, a mesiodistal cervical area diameter, and labia-lingual and buccolingual crown diameters, and one temporary resin-based crown or two or more temporary resin-based crowns connected to each other is (are) provided. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051341 | ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - A series of appliances including a first shell and a second shell can be designed to incrementally implement a treatment plan. The first and second shells can have cavities designed to receive teeth of a jaw. The first shell can be designed to interface with a first surface of a plurality of surfaces of an attachment structure to provide a first engagement force specific to a first stage of the treatment plan. The second shell can be designed to interface with a second surface of the plurality of surfaces of the attachment structure attached to the at least one tooth of the first jaw to provide a second engagement force specific to a second stage of the treatment plan. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051342 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING A DENTAL TEMPLATE - A dental template to position an object on a patient's tooth includes digitizing the patient's tooth; adding virtual objects to predetermined locations on the digitized tooth; and fabricating the dental template to locate the object on the patient's tooth. The template can be used for etching or for positioning brackets on teeth. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051343 | Kit of self-ligating brackets - A plurality of self-ligating orthodontic brackets for use in orthodontic treatment wherein varying progressive forces against an archwire occur. In one variant, the varying forces are a result of the angle of the locking shutter. In another variant, the varying forces are a result of the curvature of the locking shutter. In a third variant, the varying forces are a result of a combination of the two. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051344 | Soft-Tissue Preservation Arrangement And Method - According to one aspect of the present invention, a soft tissue preservation arrangement includes a hollow shell defining an interior volume extending from a proximal opening to a distal opening. The proximal opening is defined by a first perimeter that is smaller than a second perimeter defining the distal opening such that the shell tapers outwardly from the first perimeter to the second perimeter. The second perimeter is asymmetrically scalloped. The hollow shell either (1) is transparent or semi-transparent or (2) has a color configured to correspond to a color of a gingival tissue or a tooth. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051345 | VIEWFINDER WITH REAL-TIME TRACKING FOR INTRAORAL SCANNING - Methods and systems for scanning an intraoral cavity of a patient provide capturing one or more viewfinder images of the intraoral cavity and scanning the intraoral cavity with an intraoral scanner to generate one or more topography scans of the intraoral cavity. The one or more topography scans may correspond to the one or more viewfinder images. The methods and systems further provide capturing a viewfinder image of a portion of the intraoral cavity, the viewfinder image overlapping with the one or more viewfinder images. An area of overlap of the viewfinder image with the one or more viewfinder images can be determined. One or more indicators of the area of overlap can be displayed on one or more locations of a display in order to provide guidance for positioning a field of view of the intraoral scanner. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051346 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED INTRA-ORAL PROTOCOL AND CALIBRATION - A method of providing an accurate three-dimensional scan of a dental arch area is disclosed. The arch area has two segments and a connecting area between the two segments. The connecting area has homogeneous features. A connecting-geometry tool with at least one definable feature is affixed to the arch area. The definable feature overlays at least part of the connecting area. The arch area is scanned to produce a scanned dataset of the arch area. The definable feature of the connecting-geometry tool on the connection area is determined based on the scanned dataset. The dimensions of the arch area are determined based on the data relating to the definable features from the scanned dataset. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051347 | ESTIMATING A SURFACE TEXTURE OF A TOOTH - Embodiments for estimating a surface texture of a tooth are described herein. One method embodiment includes collecting a sequence of images utilizing multiple light conditions using an intra-oral imaging device and estimating the surface texture of the tooth based on the sequence of images. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051348 | DIGITAL DENTISTRY - The systems and methods disclosed herein employ a scanning system for capturing highly detailed digital dental models. These models may be used within a dentist's office for a wide array of dental functions including quality control, restoration design, and fitting. These models may also, or instead, be transmitted to dental laboratories that may, alone or in collaboration with the originating dentist or other dental professionals, transform the digital model into a physical realization of a dental hardware item. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051349 | LITHIUM SILICATE GLASS CERAMIC AND GLASS WITH RUBIDIUM OXIDE CONTENT - The invention relates to the use of lithium silicate glass ceramics and glasses with rubidium oxide content for coating an oxide ceramic, a metal or an alloy. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051350 | ARRANGEMENT HAVING AT LEAST ONE WORKPIECE FOR SINTERING - An arrangement ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051351 | FLOSS DISPENSERS - Floss dispensers are described. In one embodiment, a floss dispenser includes a housing and a feeder coupled to the housing. The feeder may be configured to feed a length of floss from a spool of floss. The floss dispenser also includes a spout formed in the housing. The spout may have a cutter entry and a cutter exit. The floss dispenser also includes a cutter coupled to the housing. The cutter may be coupled to the housing between the cutter entry and the cutter exit. The spout may be configured to guide the length of floss to the cutter. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051352 | Apparatus for Injecting a Liquid Into Live Animals - An apparatus for injecting a liquid into live animals, comprising a cradle plate ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051353 | High-Throughput Organ-Targeted Microinjection System - Automatic system for efficient delivery of biologics into target organs of zebrafish larvae for high-throughput in vivo screening. The system includes a reservoir containing zebrafish larvae immersed in a hydrogel in its liquid state. A microfluidic component removes a droplet of the hydrogel having a single zebrafish larva contained therein and deposits the droplet on a surface for receiving an array of hydrogel droplets. Structure or substances is provided for inducing the larva to assume a dorsal or lateral orientation within the droplet. A cooler cools the surface to solidify the hydrogel droplets thereby to immobilize the larvae for observation by an optical arrangement that identifies target organs in each larva using an image template-matching algorithm. A pressure driven microinjection needle injects biologics into the target organ of the zebrafish larva for screening studies. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051355 | TRANSOBTURATOR METHODS FOR INSTALLING SLING TO TREAT INCONTINENCE, AND RELATED DEVICES - Described are methods of treating urinary incontinence using a urinary sling and a tissue path that passes through the obturator foramen, along with related surgical implants, devices, systems, and kits. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051356 | IMPLANTS, TOOLS, AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to supportive tissue and adjusting the implant. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051357 | TEXTILE-BASED PROTHESIS FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY - The invention relates to a prosthesis ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051358 | ATRIAL APPENDAGE BLOOD FILTRATION SYSTEMS - Instrumentation for percutaneous delivery of blood filtration devices to atrial appendages includes a curved access sheath and a delivery tube. The curved access sheath is coursed through the patient's vasculature to gain transseptal access to a left atrial appendage. A compressed filter device attached to a tether wire is loaded in the delivery tube. The loaded delivery tube is advanced through the pre-positioned access sheath to place the device in a deployment position. The access sheath and the delivery tube can be mechanically locked and moved together to place the device in a suitable deployment position. The device is deployed by expelling it from the delivery tube either by retracting the delivery tube over the tether wire, or by moving the tether wire forward through the delivery tube. The expelled device, which is not constrained by the delivery tube walls, self expands to its useful size in the subject atrial appendage. A filter membrane in the deployed extends across the appendage ostium to filter blood flow through the ostium. The filter membrane is configured to present a flat surface to atrial blood flow past the ostium. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051359 | CORNEAL IMPLANT STORAGE, PACKAGING, AND DELIVERY DEVICES - Devices and methods for packaging, storing, and/or positioning ophthalmic lenses. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051360 | REAL-TIME SURGICAL REFERENCE INDICIUM APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS IMPLANTATION - A system, method, and apparatus for performing intraocular lens implantation using real-time surgical reference indicium are disclosed. An example method includes recording a patient specific pre-operative still image of an eye prior to cyclorotation of the eye when a patient lies down for surgery and generating at least one real-time multidimensional visualization of at least a portion of the eye for display. The method further includes using the patient specific pre-operative still image to at least produce at least one virtual surgical reference indicium including an ocular natural vertical axis of the eye and align the at least one virtual surgical reference indicium to the eye in conjunction with the real-time multidimensional visualization of at least a portion of the eye. The patient specific pre-operative still image is captured under a dilation condition selected from the group consisting of natural dilation, chemical dilation, and no dilation. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051361 | Accommodating Intraocular Lens - An intraocular lens (IOL) includes a first optic, a first set of haptics extending from the first optic, a second optic, a second set of haptics extending from the second optic, and a hinge joining the first and second sets of haptics. The IOL is subject to a pre-bias that biases the first and second optics away from one another along an anterior-posterior (A-P) axis. The IOL is also provided with a restraining element that restrains the optics relative to each other in a stressed, planar, non-accommodating configuration during implantation and a post-operative period. The restraining element extends across a portion of at least one of the first and second optics, but is not reliant on use of the haptics for support thereof. Upon release of the restraining element, the optics can move relative to each other along the A-P axis in accommodation. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051362 | DUAL-FLANGE PROSTHETIC VALVE FRAME - Embodiments of prosthetic valve frames for implantation within a native mitral valve can include a main body portion, and first and second radially extending flanges coupled to the main body portion. The flanges can be coupled to the main body such that the flanges are spaced father apart from one another when the main body portion is in a crimped configuration than when the main body portion is in an expanded configuration. Associated delivery systems and methods of delivery are provided. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051363 | Intravascular Cuff - An intravascular cuff acts as a lining between a native vessel and an intravascular prosthetic device. During deployment, the ends of the cuff curl back upon themselves and are capable of trapping native tissue, such as valve leaflet tissue, between the ends. The cuff creates a seal between the vessel and the prosthetic, thereby preventing leakage around the prosthetic. The cuff also traps any embolic material dislodged from the vessel during expansion of the prosthetic. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051364 | RAPID EXCHANGE TRANSCATHETER VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A delivery device for implanting a prosthetic heart valve. The device includes an inner shaft assembly, an outer sheath and a connector assembly. The inner shaft assembly defines a guide wire lumen. The outer sheath is slidably received over the inner shaft assembly, and forms an exit port proximate a distal end thereof. The connector assembly establishes a guide wire passageway between the guide wire lumen and the exit port. The connector assembly is configured to permit sliding movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner shaft assembly when deploying the prosthetic heart valve. The connector assembly can include first and second tubes that are slidable relative to one another in facilitating movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner shaft assembly. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051365 | RADIAL HEAD TRIALS - A radial head trial device for replacement of a proximal radial head includes a stem component having a center longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a head component axially and removably attachable to the stem component, wherein the head component is interchangeable with a selection of other head components each axially and removably attachable to the stem component, an anti-rotation feature, and a recess, wherein the anti-rotation feature is structured to be received in the recess to prohibit rotation of the head component relative to the stem component. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051366 | KNEE PROSTHESIS INCLUDING ROTATABLE SPINE - A knee joint prosthesis is disclosed. The knee joint prosthesis can include a tibial baseplate, a tibial insert, and a spine. The tibial baseplate can include a tibial plateau, having a proximal surface and an opposing distal surface, and a tibial stem extending from the distal surface of the tibial plateau. The tibial insert can be located on the proximal surface of the tibial plateau and can include an aperture. The spine can extend through the aperture of the tibial insert and into a cavity of the tibial stem, from the proximal surface of the tibial plateau. The spine can be rotatable with respect to the tibial baseplate and the tibial insert. The knee joint prosthesis can further include a femoral component including a posteriorly-located femoral cam. The posteriorly-located femoral cam can engage the spine during movement of the knee joint prosthesis. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051367 | HUMERAL IMPLANT FOR A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - The invention discloses a support element for humeral implant comprising a central body extending along an axis and at least three arms extending outwardly from the central body, the arms being transversal to said axis and bearing a ring element at their ends opposite to said central body, wherein at least a first and a second pair of arms form different angles. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051368 | SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY SYSTEM - An implant system for total shoulder arthroplasties, hemi shoulder arthroplasties, and “reverse” total shoulder arthroplasties including a humeral stem having an enlarged head portion with interfaces adapted to removably receive various modular interchangeable components, such as articulating liners, spacers, and adapter inserts. The humeral stem functions as a universal platform that may be used in either conventional or “reverse” total shoulder arthroplasties, as well as hemi shoulder arthroplasties, and may remain implanted in place during a revision in which the implant system is converted between the foregoing configurations, for example. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051369 | REVISION IMPLANT AUGMENTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A revision implant component comprising a body having a plurality of screw holes and a tapered head configured to engage a talar dome component of a multi-component ankle prosthesis. A surgical method is disclosed which includes creating an incision in a patient, exposing a multi-component ankle prosthesis implanted in a patient, disassembling at least one component of the multi-component ankle prosthesis, affixing a revision implant component to non-damaged bone using screws, and coupling the revision implant component to a talar dome of the multi-component ankle prosthesis. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051370 | Expandable Vertebral Prosthesis - The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member is axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member threadedly engages a threaded portion of the inner member to translate inner member along the axis. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051371 | SPINAL IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A spinal implant is provided that includes a body extending in direction at least substantially along a body axis, between a first end portion and a second end portion. The spinal implant also includes a first bearing surface disposed relative to the first end portion, and defining a first relief pattern that is configured to inhibit movement of the spinal implant relative to one or more vertebrae in at least substantially all directions. A method for manufacturing the spinal implant involves use of selective laser sintering. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051372 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SPINAL FUSION - A system and method for spinal fusion comprising a spinal fusion implant of non-bone construction releasably coupled to an insertion instrument dimensioned to introduce the spinal fusion implant into any of a variety of spinal target sites, in particular into the thoracic region of the spine. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051373 | Vertebral Implants and Related Methods of Use - A vertebral insert may include a first linkage, a second linkage, and a third linkage. The first, second, and third linkages may at least partially defining a cavity. The insert may be movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and the movement of the first and second linkages with respect to one another may be configured to reciprocally move the insert between the collapsed and expanded configurations. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051374 | Vertebral Implants and Related Methods of Use - A vertebral insert may include a first linkage, a second linkage, and a third linkage. The first, second, and third linkages may at least partially defining a cavity. The insert may be movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and the movement of the first and second linkages with respect to one another may be configured to reciprocally move the insert between the collapsed and expanded configurations. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051375 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINAL FUSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein are minimally invasive systems and method for stabilizing the spine, while preserving a degree of spinal flexion and extension of the spine at the level of the stabilized vertebrae postoperatively. The systems and methods can include an expandable anchor and rod that span an intervertebral disc. The anchor can have interstices, and ends in two adjacent vertebral bodies. The system can also include a volume of bone cement media. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051376 | IN-SITU FORMED INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051377 | ARTICULATING EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - A spacer for separating bones of a joint includes a frame and a carriage. The carriage has ramped surfaces, and is slideably moveable in relation to the frame. A screw support is moveably connected to the frame to form a changeable angular orientation with respect to the frame. An actuating screw is supported by the screw support, and is connected to the carriage to cause the carriage to slideably move in relation to the frame when the actuating screw is rotated. Opposing endplates are configured to engage opposing bone of the joint, and each has ramped surfaces mateable with the ramped surfaces of the carriage. When the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuating screw, the ramped surfaces of the carriage and the endplates slide against each other, causing the endplates to move relatively apart, to increase the height of the spacer. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051378 | Femoral Implant Revision Tool - An osteotome suitable for cutting through cancellous bone that is holding an orthopaedic implant requiring revision within a cavity of a bone, comprises a cylindrical waveguide connectable to a source of ultrasonic vibrations at its proximal end and a blade having a hollow part-cylindrical cross-section and a cutting edge at its distal tip. The respective longitudinal axes of the waveguide and the blade cross at an angle of about 30°, and the waveguide and blade taper and curve smoothly together where they meet. The osteotome is dimensioned such that a first antinode of the ultrasoncic vibrations is located at a proximal end of the waveguide, a second antinode is located at the distal tip of the blade and a node is located where the waveguide and blade meet. The osteotome cuts readily through cancellous bone when ultrasonically energized. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051379 | INSERTION TOOL ASSEMBLY - Insertion tool assemblies for positioning an implant at a target location in a patient. Insertion tool assemblies that comprise first and second jaw portions configured to engage an implant; a sleeve assembly coupled to the first and second jaw portions; and a handle coupled to the sleeve assembly. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051380 | Instruments and methods for removing fixation devices from intervertebral implants - Anchor removal instruments and methods for using the instruments are provided. In some embodiments, an intervertebral implant anchor extractor tool comprises a support, a support retainer configured to hold the support fixed with respect to the implant, an extractor having an anchor retainer, and an extractor guide. An embodiment of a method of using this implant anchor extractor tool comprises the steps of obtaining access to an anchor, grasping the anchor, and applying a withdrawal force on the anchor while applying a countervailing force against the implant or a vertebral structure. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051381 | DORSI-PLANTAR PROSTHETIC ANKLE MODULE - An ankle module for a prosthetic foot can have an adapter portion pivotally coupled to a base portion. The base portion can be coupled to the prosthetic foot. The adapter portion can have a coupling member that removably couples the prosthetic foot to a prosthetic pylon or socket. The adapter portion can also have cylinders housing pistons slidably displaceable within the cylinders. An actuator is selectively actuatable to place the cylinders in fluid communication, allowing a fluid to flow between the cylinders as an angular position of the adapter portion is adjusted relative to the base portion, thereby adjusting the dorsi-plantar position between the adapter portion and the base portion of the ankle module. The actuator can be selectively actuatable to fluidly isolate the cylinders from each other so that the angular position of the adapter portion relative to the base portion remains substantially fixed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051382 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A GRASPING DEVICE - A method for operating a grasping device and grasping devices therefrom are provided. The grasping device is configured to use a plurality of parallel, bi-directional state flow maps each defining a sequence of poses for a plurality of joints in the grasping device. The method include receiving at least one control signal, determining a current pose of the grasping device within the one of the plurality of state flow maps currently selected for the grasping device, and selectively actuating the plurality of joints to traverse the sequence of poses, where a direction for traversing the sequence of poses is based on the at least one control signal. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051383 | COORDINATED CONTROL FOR AN ARM PROSTHESIS - A control method for an arm prosthesis having at least one powered joint and at least one inertial measurement sensor (IMS) includes determining a motion and an orientation of the arm prosthesis relative to the inertial reference frame based at least on an output of the IMS and generating control signals for the at least one powered joint based on the motion and the orientation of the prosthetic arm. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051384 | Improved Metal Alloys For Medical Devices - A method and process for at least partially forming a medical device which improves the physical properties of the medical device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051385 | Porous Bidirectional Bellowed Tracheal Reconstruction Device - Implantable splinting devices for supporting a passageway defect in a patient that is formed from one or more support structures including a polymer or a polymer and acellularized tissue matrix that define a structural component that substantially conforms to a defective passageway of the patient. The structural component also has a plurality of pores. The implantable splinting device is capable of being placed around a trachea, a bronchi, an esophagus and a blood vessel of a patient. The implantable splinting device may also be configured for placement between the trachea, and the esophagus of a patient. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051386 | Balloon Catheter Having Hydraulic Actuator - Catheter including an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member movable relative to the inner tubular member, and an expandable member coupled to the distal end portion of the inner tubular member. The expandable member having an inner chamber and transitionable between a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration. A pressure chamber is defined by the proximal seal, the distal seal, the exterior surface of the inner tubular member and interior surface of the outer tubular member, with the pressure chamber in fluid communication with a fluid flow port, wherein fluid introduced through the fluid flow port and into the pressure chamber applies a force on the proximal seal to urge the outer tubular member in a proximal direction. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051387 | PUSHER-ASSEMBLY FOR AN INSERTION SYSTEM FOR A SELF-EXPANDABLE VASCULAR IMPLANT - The invention relates to a pusher assembly for an insertion system for a vascular implant. The pusher assembly has a catheter tube. The catheter tube has a tubular cavity for accommodating a guide wire and has a proximal catheter tube segment and a distal catheter tube segment adjoining the proximal catheter tube segment. The distal catheter tube segment is provided at least partially for movably accommodating a vascular implant on the distal catheter tube segment. The catheter tube also has a pusher unit for releasing the vascular implant, said pusher unit being proximally adjacent to a vascular implant loaded onto catheter tube. The pusher assembly is characterized in that the pusher unit is formed by individual, segment-like elements, which are arranged on behind the other and adjacent to each other and are arranged on the catheter tube in order to proximally adjoin the vascular implant. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051388 | UPPER EXTREMITY ASSISTANCE DEVICE - An orthotic device includes an upper arm section for receiving an upper portion of an arm of a subject, a forearm section for receiving a forearm section of the arm, and at least one elbow joint rotatably coupling the upper arm section and the forearm section. In the orthotic device, the forearm section includes a release control operatively coupled to the at least one elbow joint, where the release control is configured to transition the at least one elbow joint from a restricted motion state to a free motion state when the release control is activated. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051389 | LOW PROFILE KNEE BRACE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A low profile, lightweight hinged knee brace is provided for use in providing support to individuals having injuries to their ligaments. The brace includes an upper component that can be formed to fit the thigh of a wearer. The brace further includes a lower component that can likewise be formed to custom fit the calf of the wearer. Both the upper and lower components are encapsulated in a continuous liner. Between the upper and lower components are inflexible rigid members constructed of a lightweight yet durable material to provide strength and rigidity to the brace. The brace is constructed from a two dimensional structure which allows for malleability coupled to a formed three dimensional structure which provides stiffness and enhanced protection of the knee. Methods of treating injuries to a ligament of the knee are similarly provided. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051390 | Ankle-Foot Orthosis - An inventive ankle-foot orthosis which transfers a portion of a wearer's weight normally applied to a wearer's foot and ankle to a wearer's calf thereby removing weight bearing stress from the wearer's foot and ankle. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051391 | CERVICAL SPLINTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A cervical splint assembly is provided for a person to alleviate headaches or cervical conditions. The cervical splint includes a splint assembly having a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. The body has a front and a back and is formed of compressible material and sized to fit between a chin and a top of a chest of the person. A strap has a first end and a second end selectively and adjustably connected together. The strap wraps around the front of the body such that when the splint assembly is secured to a neck of the person using the cervical splint, the splint assembly provides support for a chin of the person, restricts flexion of a neck of the person, and the first and second ends are aligned approximately below earlobes of the person. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051392 | LOWER BACK PAIN TREATMENT AND SPINAL PROTECTION DEVICE - A medical device is provided. Here, the medical device has a back panel, having a top surface and a bottom surface; a plurality of inflatable pads attached to this top surface, where the plurality of inflatable pads features an outer wall having an inner and outer surface, a rigid subwall proximate to said inner surface, a diaphragm, having a volume, with at least one tube fluidly connected thereto; a connection valve, fluidly connected to the tube. The medical device the incidental contact of a given object with a user's spine, and prevents the compression of this user's spine. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051393 | KINESIOLOGY TAPE - One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include kinesiology tape that may include a first layer of fabric with an adhesive on a first side of the first layer of fabric. The kinesiology tape may also include a second layer of fabric that may be coupled to the first layer of fabric. The first layer of fabric and the second layer of fabric may form a receiving portion. The kinesiology tape may also include a support disposed in the receiving portion. The present disclosure may also relate to associated methods. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051394 | A DEVICE FOR DIRECTING OUTPUT FROM A STOMA - A device for directing output from a stoma, the device comprising at least one elastic element, said elastic element comprising a first portion for receiving and contacting the stoma and second portion for attaching the elastic element to the device; an attachment element for attaching the device to the human being, the 5 attachment element comprising a first surface and a stretching element for stretching at least a portion of the elastic element. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051395 | CATHETER COLLECTION AND DRAINAGE DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A urine collection and drainage device and system adapted to facilitate drainage for patients to that prefer to stay standing during drainage and avoid removal of clothing near the collection bag. A collection vessel is designed to be secured to a user's waist and leg and allows for quick drainage with low initial compression. Drainage can also be accomplished for handicapped patients that have challenges getting out of bed or a wheelchair. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051396 | SLEEP APNEA DEVICE TO POSITIVELY BLOCK EXHALING AND METHOD OF USE - Nasal cannula devices for insertion in a sleep apnea patient's nasal passages, the device is formed with through air-flow passages and having circular membranes operative upon inhaling by the patient to open for free flow of air into the nasal passages and, further, operative upon exhalation by the patient to block expiration by the patient. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051397 | SLEEP APNEA DEVICE TO POSITIVELY BLOCK EXHALING AND METHOD OF USE - Nasal cannula devices formed with through air-flow passages and circular membranes anchored centrally to retainers and operative upon inhaling by the patient to raise off the peripheral edges of respective seats for free flow of air into the nasal passages and, further, operative upon exhalation by the patient to seat on the seats. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051398 | ORAL APPLIANCE - According to one embodiment, an apparatus may include a first arched frame and a second arched frame. The first arched frame may include an adjustment mechanism and may be configured to be positioned proximate to the occlusal surface of a user's mandibular arch such that the first arched frame extends beyond the lower cuspids of the user's mandibular arch when the first arched frame is positioned in the user's mouth. The second arched frame may include a receiving mechanism and may be configured to be positioned proximate to the occlusal surface of a user's maxillary arch such that the second arched frame extends beyond the upper cuspids of the user's maxillary arch when the second arched frame is positioned in the user's mouth. The receiving mechanism may be configured to engage the adjustment mechanism to adjust the position of the mandibular arch relative to the maxillary arch. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051400 | Portable Ice Spa - An ice boot spa system that is lightweight and portable to allow leg and ankle cooling in a mineral bath and optionally means to secure a foot to the spa and to provide proper foot support. It enables a portable means for cryotherapy that is self-contained and that can be used, in some embodiments, without an external power source or refrigeration means. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051401 | TREATMENT SYSTEMS, SMALL VOLUME APPLICATORS, AND METHODS FOR TREATING SUBMENTAL TISSUE - Systems for treating a subject's tissue can include a thermally conductive cup, a tissue-receiving cavity, and a vacuum port. The vacuum port is in fluid communication with the tissue-receiving cavity to provide a vacuum for drawing the submental tissue, or other targeted tissue, into the tissue-receiving cavity. A thermal device can cool and/or heat the conductive cup such that the conductive cup non-invasively controls the temperature of subcutaneous lipid-rich cells in the tissue. A restraint apparatus can hold a the conductive cup in thermal contact with the target region. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051402 | POST-SURGICAL ARTICLES FOR REDUCTION OF SWELLING, EDEMA, AND BRUISING - Disclosed herein are garments having any combination of low thermal conductivity, high durability and resiliency, and with the optional ability to evenly distribute compressive forces. When compared to currently used compression garments, these compression garments advantageously result in better patient comfort and overall improved healing processes. In certain aspects, the disclosed compression garments include post-surgical treatment masks. For example, the post-surgical treatment mask may include a thermoformable assembly having a thermoformable resin arranged between inner and outer knitted fabric layers, the thermoformable assembly configured to be heated to a glass transition temperature of the thermoformable resin such that the thermoformable assembly can be shaped to conform to contours of a user's face, and a styrene-based polymeric gel layer arranged on the inner knitted fabric layer. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051403 | LIFE CRADLE DEVICE FOR INDUCING NEONATAL HYPOTHERMIA - The present invention relates to a life cradle device for the purpose of inducing therapeutic hypothermia in neonates suffering from birth asphyxia. The device essentially consists of a rigid outer skeleton which could be fitted with removable mattresses containing form stable organic phase change materials effecting instant and sustained cooling. Multiple compartments of different phase change material composition functional at different temperatures are arranged in layers to replicate cooling performances as in conventional cascading systems. The device is also designed to have thermo-chromic indicators with an option of probes for automation control techniques. The device may also be fitted with thermostat controlled infant radiant warmer to automatically switch on when the infant is cooled down below requirement as a safety consideration. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051404 | Cold Compress for Therapeutic Cooling - A cold compress for therapeutic cooling that has a permanently sealed flexible elastic bag comprised of a water and water vapor impermeable film. The bag contains free-flowing spheres, each having a shell and containing a material having a freezing point appropriate to a cold compress temperature. The sealed bag is free of any fluid that causes bridging between the spheres to prevent free-flowing of the spheres. When cooled, the cold compress remains flexible and elastic; and the spheres remain free-flowing such that the cold compress can conform to a simply curved or compound curved surface of the human body to thereby present a heat transfer contact surface area. The absorbed body heat provides latent heat of liquefaction to frozen material inside the spheres such that a temperature of the cold compress is substantially maintained for a longer time. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051405 | OPHTHALMOLOGICAL LASER TREATMENT SYSTEM - An ophthalmological laser treatment system comprising a laser source ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051406 | OCULAR IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING OCULAR IMPLANTS INTO THE EYE - An ocular implant is provided. In some embodiments, the ocular implant includes a body that is curved about a longitudinal central axis and a distal body portion that defines a longitudinal channel including a channel opening. The implant is sized and configured such that the ocular implant assumes an orientation in which the channel opening is adjacent a major side of Schlemm's canal when the ocular implant is disposed in Schlemm's canal. Methods for delivering ocular implants into Schlemm's canal are also provided. Some methods include covering openings in the ocular implant, advancing the implant into Schlemm's canal while at least some of the openings are covered, and uncovering the openings while the distal portion of the implant is disposed in Schlemm's canal. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051407 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OCULAR SURGERY - Ocular surgery may be performed by a variety of systems, processes, and techniques. In certain implementations, systems and processes for ocular surgery may include the ability to emulsify a lens in an eye using a modular hand-held system including a phacoemulsification unit detachably coupled to a pump unit and remove lens portions from the eye using suction provided by the pump unit. The system and the process may also include the ability to decouple the phacoemulsification unit from the pump unit, couple an irrigation-aspiration unit to the pump unit to form a second hand-held system, and remove material from the eye using suction provided by the pump unit. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051408 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE GLAUCOMA SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051409 | PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR AND OPTICAL-FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVABLY MOUNTABLE THERETO - Protective headgear and an optical filter cartridge that is removably mountable thereto, and methods of removably inserting such a cartridge and removing such a cartridge. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051410 | WATERPROOF GOGGLE - A waterproof goggle is provided which includes a frame, a lens and a supporting structure. The frame has an inner ring surface, an outer ring surface which is opposite to the inner ring surface and a plurality of convex engaging teeth which are disposed on the inner ring surface. The lens is surrounded by the inner ring surface and has a non-porous rim portion which is clamped by the convex engaging teeth to affix the lens into the frame. The supporting structure has a covering portion and a supporting portion which extends backwards from the covering portion. The covering portion encapsulates the inner ring surface, the convex engaging teeth and the non-porous rim portion to render a gap between the inner ring surface and the non-porous rim portion waterproof | 2016-02-25 |
20160051411 | GOOGLE WITH EASILY INTERCHANGEABLE LENS THAT IS ADAPTABLE FOR HEATING TO PREVENT FOGGING - Anti-fog, interchangeable-lens goggle adapted for use with a battery comprising: a body with a flexible posterior portion for engaging a user's face and an anterior portion; a lens having a resistive anti-fog element thereon, the lens adapted for engaging the anterior portion of the body; an engagement mechanism for releasably interconnecting the lens and the body; an interconnection mechanism depending from the body adapted for detachably interconnecting the heating element of the lens and the battery, the interconnection means operable or integral with the engagement mechanism such that interconnecting the heating element of the lens with the battery also reinforces interconnecting of the lens with the semi-rigid anterior portion of the body; and a strap adapted for holding the goggle on one of a user's head and helmet. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051412 | WOUND CARE MASK - A wound care mask, including a fabric knitted from a first yarn; at least one stress release dart knitted within the knitted fabric; and at least one flap having a fastener disposed thereon, wherein the at least one fastener is adapted to engage the knitted fabric to releasably tighten or loosen a fit to a head, is disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051413 | WOUND CARE FOOT WRAP - Anti-microbial wound care foot wraps, which are wrapped around the foot and/or lower leg of a patient, and outer dressings are disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051414 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING ABSORBENT SANITARY ARTICLES - A machine for making absorbent sanitary articles including an absorbent pad with at least one discrete layer of superabsorbent polymer material includes a unit for forming and applying a succession of absorbent pads, which includes a drum for forming the pad, a duct for feeding a charge of superabsorbent polymer material to the drum and intermittent valve mounted along a stretch of the duct and driven by an actuator. A device detects the superabsorbent polymer material and sends a signal to a control and drive unit connected to the device indicating that the superabsorbent polymer material has been detected. The control and drive unit is configured to drive the actuator to bring the valve into phase with the rotation of the drum when the deviation of the signal from a reference signal exceeds a defined threshold value. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051415 | DNA COLLECTION KIT AND DNA COLLECTING METHOD USING THE SAME - A DNA collection kit comprises a foldable collection rod, a collection bottle, and a buffer comprising ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) at a concentration from 20 mM to 60 mM. A method for using a DNA kit comprises the following steps: collecting DNA from a collection portion of the foldable collection rod of the DNA collection kit; breaking the foldable collection rod from the groove of the rod body to obtain a DNA-comprising collection portion; and putting the DNA-comprising collection portion into the collection bottle comprising the buffer to prolong the preservation time of the DNA, wherein the buffer comprises ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) at a concentration from 20 mM to 60 mM. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051416 | METHOD OF SECURING CONDUCTIVE THREAD IN AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method of securing a conductive thread in an absorbent article is disclosed. The method includes: passing a thread through a first surface of the absorbent article; and anchoring a first length of the thread on the first surface by applying adhesive at a position on the first length of the thread between a point at which the thread passes through the surface and a first end of the thread to cover at least a portion of the thread and a portion of the surface. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051417 | Urine Detection Inductor Suitable For Large-scale Production - A detector for wet diaper is suitable for large-scale production. The detector comprises a nonwoven fabric ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051418 | Surgical Objects For Monitoring In A Surgical Field - Apparatus and methods for identifying and counting objects having identifiers entering and exiting a surgical field are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus has an entry scanner, a hand held scanner and an exit scanner for generating a detection field and for receiving data which identifies said objects. In another embodiment, the apparatus has a plurality of lower antennas and an upper antenna for generating a detection field and for receiving data which identifies said objects. Various surgical devices with identifiers and methods for preventing electromagnetic coupling between and protecting objects and identifier are also provided. The invention further provides apparatus and methods comprising a handheld scanner and a mat adapted to underlie a patient during a surgical procedure. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051419 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH GRAPHICS - The present application relates to absorbent articles, including catamenial devices, such as tampons and sanitary napkins, for the absorption of menses. More particularly, the present invention relates to catamenial devices comprising one or more graphical elements wherein the graphical elements highlight the functional area of the absorbent article. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051420 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH PULPLESS RIFFLED CORE - Disposable absorbent articles comprising absorbent cores are presented. In one embodiment, an absorbent core may comprise a riffled substrate comprising a plurality of peaks and a plurality of troughs, a flat substrate coupled to the riffled substrate, and superabsorbent polymer disposed between the riffled substrate and the flat substrate, wherein the footprint of the riffled substrate is substantially the same as the footprint of the flat substrate, and wherein the surface area of the riffled substrate is greater than the surface area of the flat substrate. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051421 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING FLUID HANDLING ZONES - An absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent article comprises a first fluid handling zone having a first Transverse Fluid Travel Distance and a second fluid handling zone having a second Transverse Fluid Travel Distance. The first Transverse Fluid Travel Distance is at least about 50% greater than said second Transverse Fluid Travel Distance, which results in an absorbent article that is better able to handle bodily fluids and reduce the risk of accidental leakage of bodily fluids onto a consumer's undergarments. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051422 | Absorbent Articles Having Both Distinct And Identical Graphics And Apparatus And Method For Printing Such Absorbent Articles - The present disclosure provides embodiments of processes and apparatuses for printing series of different graphics on substrates used in the manufacture of absorbent articles. Such printed substrates can be used, for example, in the manufacture of printed diaper components, such as backsheets, topsheets, landing zones, fasteners, ears, absorbent cores, and acquisition layers. Embodiments of the apparatuses and methods disclosed herein utilize flexographic printing to provide for a sequential manufacture of a series of n absorbent articles having different graphics printed thereon, wherein n can be a number of 2 or greater. In addition, an absorbent product may be produced by placing one or more, or a portion, of the series of n absorbent articles in a package. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051423 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - Absorbent article suppressing occurrence of malodor after use while preventing a rash on a wearer's skin. The absorbent article includes an absorbent body, and a fumaric acid-supported sheet disposed on a skin surface side of the absorbent body. The fumaric acid-supported sheet is a sheet which supports fumaric acid particles having an average particle diameter of 30 μm or less, and/or a sheet in which at least a part of constituent fibers is coated with fumaric acid. When being in contact with the body fluid or the like, fumaric acid is not immediately but slowly dissolved so that alkalization at the area around fumaric acid can be prevented over a long period of time. In addition, fumaric acid has an action of inhibiting proliferation of putrefactive bacteria and, therefore, can prevent occurrence of malodor from the absorbent article having absorbed the body fluid or the like. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051424 | PATIENT TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present application discloses a transfer device for an infant patient. The transfer device comprises a center section positionable beneath the patient, a first side section connected to the center section, and a second side section connected to the center section. The first side section and the second side section are movable toward each other such that the first and second side sections substantially surround the patient and form an abdominal access area. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051425 | FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR - A front suspension system for an electric wheelchair includes front pivot shaft, a front wheel retainer, an elasticity resistance member, and a front shock absorber. The front shock absorber is disposed on a horizontal first section of the front wheel retainer so as to improve climbing capability of the wheelchair. The elasticity resistance member is disposed between the frame and the front wheel retainer and has two ends connected to the front wheel retainer and the abutting member of the frame, respectively. When the front wheels encounters bumpy road and makes the front wheel retainer pivot, the elasticity resistance member will be compressed to produce a reaction force toward the front wheel retainer and the abutting member of the frame, respectively, so that the front wheel retainer is pressed down to keep pressing against the flat bearing surface, and the frame is also pressed downward to prevent tipping backward. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051426 | Apparatus for Lifting a Chair - An apparatus for raising and lowering a payload, particularly a chair and its user to provide assistance with the sit-to-stand task. The apparatus comprises a base, a platform, linkages attached between base and platform to allow only vertical motion therebetween, an inflatable bag also situated between base and platform, and a source of pressurized fluid such as compressed air, whereby the bag is inflated and deflated to raise and lower the platform. The user may use an existing, favorite chair, including a reclining chair, which is placed upon the platform without modification. In a low position, the platform is quite close to the floor, providing comfort during sitting. In a high position, the platform is greatly elevated, to provide a full measure of sit-to-stand assistance. The apparatus is compact, doesn't interfere with reclining or rocking while sitting, and is easily deployable, movable, and storable. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051427 | FOUR BAR APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LIFTING, LOWERING, EXERCISE AND SELF-PROPELLED TRANSIT - Disclosed is a four bar apparatus and method for lifting, lowering, providing exercise and facilitating self-propelled transit. The apparatus includes an actuator and interconnected four-bar lifting mechanism, which includes a crank, a coupler, a rocker, and a frame. Each of the crank, coupler, rocker and frame are rotatably interconnected, and operation of the actuator moves a lift point of the coupler, with the lift point connectable to a vest-type garment or belt worn by a user of the apparatus, with the lift point following a J shape path or an S shape path to lift the user from a shoulder or hip area, respectively. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051428 | BED APPARATUS AND BED APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD - In the present invention, in accordance with a tilt and back-raising command (Step S | 2016-02-25 |
20160051429 | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TABLE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - A medical equipment table having a placement surface on which a subject is placed. The medical equipment table is equipped with door structures provided at side faces extending along a longitudinal direction of the medical equipment table. Each of the door structures has a door section, a horizontal axis rotation lock mechanism enabling horizontal axis rotation with one end in a vertical direction of the door section being taken as a support axis, and locks at a plurality of horizontal axis rotating positions, and a vertical axis rotation lock mechanism enabling vertical axis rotation with one end in a horizontal direction of the door section being taken as a support axis, and locks at a plurality of vertical axis rotating positions. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051430 | Modular, Deformable, Cushioned, Resistive Infant Positioning System And Method - A modular, deformable, repositionable, cushioned gentle cushioned, resistive infant positioning system and method for use with infants is provided that includes first and second tubular pillows each having two longitudinally-elongated chambers adjoined at a first and second pillow lateral flexure-enabling element, respectively, and a third compact pillow. The second tubular pillow is preferably wider than the first tubular pillow and includes two straps. Methods of using the three pillows of the cushioned, resistive infant positioning system are presented that provide positioning, calming, and/or the prevention and/or the correction of head shape deformations. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051431 | Device and methods for positioning the head of a reclining person - A method for alleviating the dizziness symptoms of a person suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo comprising the steps of: positioning the head of the person on a head-rest device that is formed of a first pillow structure; a second pillow structure with at least one slanted surface; and a non-permanent fastener on at least one surface of the first pillow structure and one surface of the second pillow structure so that the first and the second pillow can be placed in a user-selected configuration one on top of the other and the relative positions of the first pillow structure to the second pillow structure is fixed by the non-permanent fastener. The second pillow structure overhangs the first pillow structure so as to define an overhang region. The method includes the step of adjusting the second pillow structure so as to position a sleeping surface of the second pillow structure at an angle between about 20 degrees and 60 degrees relative to a horizontal reference surface. The overhang region is configured to receive a head and neck region of the person. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051432 | RELEASE HANDLE MECHANISMS FOR A SPAR OF A LIMB HOLDER - A patient support apparatus includes a surgical table and a limb support unit coupled to the surgical table. The limb support unit includes a support platform coupled to the surgical table in a fixed position, a first limb holder coupled to the support platform in a fixed position relative to the support platform, and a second limb holder coupled to the support platform and spaced apart from the first limb holder. The first limb holder includes a multi-axis joint coupled to the support platform in a fixed position and a spar coupled to the multi-axis joint to move relative to the support platform while supporting a patient's limb that has been coupled to the spar. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051433 | A SERIES ELASTIC HOLONOMIC MOBILE PLATFORM FOR UPPER EXTREMITY REHABILITATION - It is proposed a design and control of series elastic holonomic mobile platform, aimed to administer therapeutic table-top exercises to patients who have suffered injuries that affect the function of their upper extremities. The proposed mobile platform is a low-cost, portable, easy-to-use rehabilitation device for home use. It consists of four actuated Mecanum wheels and a compliant, low-cost, multi degree-of freedom Series Elastic Element as its force sensing unit. Thanks to its series elastic actuation, it is highly backdriveable and can provide assistance/resistance to patients, while performing omni-directional movements on plane. The device helps improving accuracy and effectiveness of repetitive movement therapies completed at home, while also providing quantitative measures of patient progress. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051434 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASSISTED PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION ROBOT USED FOR TREATMENT OF DAMAGED AND WEAKENED MUSCLES AND REHABILITATION OF THE PATIENT - A physical therapy and rehabilitation robot with an artificial intelligence for treating congenital or acquired joint, muscle, musculoskeletal system disorders and diseases affecting the locomotor system, minimizing the problems, handicaps or disabilities of the locomotor system, facilitating the daily life and minimizing dependence of a person on others for living, wherein it includes the following: a control panel, a head fastening element, a back fastening element, a leg-hip connection element, an arm exercise mechanism, an arm-shoulder connection mechanism and a leg exercise mechanism. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051435 | WALKING ASSIST DEVICE - A main body frame | 2016-02-25 |
20160051436 | SKIN TREATMENT APPARATUS AND PARTS THEREOF - A skin treatment apparatus. The skin treatment apparatus may comprise: an applicator tool, a vacuum source, fluid reservoir, and first tube. The applicator tool may comprise: a tip, a head, and a body. The head is removeably connected to a distal end of the body. The tip is preferably positioned substantially within the head and may comprise one or more contact members. The contact members may comprise a contact surface. The contact surface are generally nonabrasive and are configured to contact a skin surface. The vacuum source may provide a vacuum to the applicator tool to create a suction. The tip may comprise at least one opening that is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir via the first tube. The fluid reservoir may store a fluid, which may pass through the first tube, through the opening of the tip, and drawn outside the tip via the vacuum. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051438 | STIMULATION DEVICE - Disclosed is a stimulation device comprising a first arm ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051440 | Sauna Heating Apparatus and Methods - In one embodiment, the present invention includes an infrared apparatus to heat a body. The infrared apparatus includes layers. The first layer has a first conductive path coupled to pass a first current. The second layer has a second conductive path running coincident to the first conductive path. The second layer terminates an electric field produced within said first layer. The first conductive path includes a resistive element that produces heat from the current. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051441 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AND USING A COLLAPSIBLE SAUNA - While such systems and methods can include any suitable component, in some cases, they include a first and a second piece of sauna housing and a sauna heater. In some such cases, the second piece of sauna housing slidingly couples with the first piece to define an interior sauna chamber. Additionally, in some cases, a first portion of the second piece of sauna housing is configured to slidably fit within the first piece such that a volume of the sauna chamber is configured to increase and decrease, respectively, when the second piece is moved into an extended position or when the second piece is moved from the extended position into a collapsed position in which the second piece nests within the first piece. In some cases, the first and second pieces include a ceiling that is configured to extend over a user within the sauna chamber. Other implementations are described. | 2016-02-25 |