13th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160089186 | Orthopedic Implant Kit - An orthopedic implant kit comprising a lockable poly-axial screw, a tissue dilatation sleeve, a screw driver, a screw extender, a rod, rod-reduction device, a set screw driver, a torque limiting device and a screw releasing device. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089187 | SPINAL CONNECTORS AND RELATED METHODS - In some embodiments, a connector can be configured to couple a first fixation element (e.g., a first rod) to a second fixation element (e.g., a second rod). One or both of the first and second fixation elements can be included with the connector, or one or both can be separately provided. In some instances, at least one of the fixation elements is previously implanted in a patient. The connector can provide one or more degrees of freedom between the first and second fixation elements. The connector can also include a locking element configured to (1) lock one or more of the fixation elements to the connector, and (2) lock one or more of the degrees of freedom between the fixation elements. The connector can be configured to snap onto or otherwise engage a fixation element in a manner that provides tactile and/or audible feedback to the surgeon. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089188 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method comprises the steps of: providing a first surgical instrument comprising a surface having a mating element; connecting the first surgical instrument with a fastener, connecting the fastener with tissue; engaging the mating element with a mating element of at least one of a plurality of alternate second surgical instruments interchangeable with the first surgical instrument; and treating the spine with the first surgical instrument and the at least one second surgical instrument. Instruments and implants are disclosed. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089189 | INTRAMEDULLARY FRACTURE FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS - An intramedullary bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and an actuator to deploy at least one gripper to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of the fixation device on one side of the fracture, providing rigidity across the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations allow a segmented device body to lock in the intramedullary space before and/or after fixation of the bone. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089190 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A COMPRESSING PLATE - An orthopedic bone plate constructed from shape memory material provides the ability to move from an open shape to a compressed shape and create compression on two bones or bone fragments to encourage healing. The plate may be any umber of shapes, with two or more screws anchoring the plate to bone. The plate is affixed to bone in a sequence of steps that involve first placing the plate on an insertion tool, attaching drill guide tubes, placing the plate over bone, drilling holes in bone, and then attaching the plate to the bone via screws. The insertion tool can then be removed at the surgeon's convenience allowing compression on the two bones. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089191 | BONE PLATE LOCKING MECHANISM - A bone plate locking mechanism and methods for utilizing same are disclosed. A bone plate in accordance with the present invention includes a bone screw hole having a plurality of first lips and a plurality of second lips. The first lips are closer to the upper surface than the second lips and the first and second lips are offset around the bone screw hole. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089192 | HEAD FOR HOLDING A NAIL DESTINED FOR BONE IMPLANTOLOGY AND KIT THEREOF | 2016-03-31 |
20160089193 | Expansion Screw Bone Tamp - A method of compacting and stabilizing bone in the spine using an expandable screw and bone filler. The method comprises placing an expanding screw through a pedicle and into a fractured vertebral body using established techniques; and expanding the screw within the body to create a cavity by tamping bone around the expanded aspect of the screw. The screw can be expanded and rotated about its rotational-axis to tamp bone adjacent to the expanded screw. After compaction, the screw is removed and the cavity is filled with bone filler. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089194 | TRANSOSSEOUS RIBBON WIRE DEVICES AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE DEVICES - Devices for use in performing external fixation orthopedic surgery are provided. More particularly, a specialized transosseous wire having a rectangular cross-section is provided. The specialized wire is installed using a reciprocating motion. Thereafter, the specialized transosseous wires are affixed to a frame. Methods of using the transosseous wire are also disclosed. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089195 | ARTICULATING ROD BENDER AND CUTTER - An articulating surgical rod bender assembly includes first and second support members pivotably connected at an interface, a first drive wheel rotatably attached to the first support member, a second drive wheel rotatably attached to the first support member and coupled with the first drive wheel, and means for rotating the first drive wheel so that rotation of the first drive wheel causes rotation of the second drive wheel to advance a surgical rod through the assembly. The assembly also includes a guide element selectively positionable so that a surgical rod positioned with a first side contacting the first drive wheel, an opposing second side contacting the second drive wheel, and one of the first and second sides contacting the guide element is bent to a desired curvature or radius of curvature by the guide element and the first and/or second drive wheels as is passes through the assembly. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089196 | CRYOSURGERY SYSTEM - A cryosurgery system for application of medical-grade liquid nitrogen to a treatment area via a small, low pressure, open tipped catheter. The system includes a console, including a touch panel computer, a cryogen module, a suction module and an electronics module, and a disposable spray kit. Features include optional low cryogen flow setting to reduce the cryogen flow rate by 50%, improved cryogen flow consistency reducing pressure pulses and peaks, an integrated suction pump for improved consistency and self-checks, specified vent tube areas and corresponding maximum expected pressures during cryospray procedure; optional pressure sensing capability to monitor pressure during a treatment, and novel catheter designs of multilayer and flexible construction providing a variety of spray patterns. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089197 | INTEGRATED CEMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR BONE AUGMENTATION PROCEDURES AND METHODS - A method for preparing a bone including percutaneously forming a path to the cancellous bone using a multi-lumen cannula, providing a first passage to the cancellous bone in a central lumen and a second passage in a concentric outer lumen, introducing a rinsing fluid in one of the passages to rinse bone marrow and other soft tissue from the cancellous bone, and removing the rinsed bone marrow from the other passage. Also, a method for percutaneously treating a tissue affected by a lesion, including introducing a rinsing fluid in one of the passages to rinse the lesion and removing the rinsed lesion from the other of the passages. Also, a method of treating tissue with a lesion including introducing a thick flowable material through one lumen of the cannula and applying suction through the other lumen of the cannula. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089198 | SURGICAL DEVICE WITH AN END-EFFECTOR ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OF TISSUE DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE - A medical instrument is provided and includes a housing and a shaft coupled to the housing. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. An end-effector assembly is disposed at the distal end of the shaft. The end-effector assembly includes first and second jaw members. At least one of the first and second jaw members is movable from a first position wherein the first and second jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to at least a second position closer to one another wherein the first and second jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. The medical instrument also includes one or more light-emitting elements and one or more light-detecting elements configured to generate one or more signals indicative of tissue florescence. The one or more light-emitting elements are adapted to deliver light energy to tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089199 | SINGLE-HANDED OPERABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INCLUDING LOOP ELECTRODE WITH INTEGRATED PAD ELECTRODE - A bipolar electrosurgical instrument includes a handle portion, a shaft extending from the handle portion, a pad electrode coupled to the distal end of the shaft, and a loop electrode configured to be selectively transitioned from a deployed configuration, wherein the loop electrode extends outwardly from a distal end of the shaft in a manner capable of receiving tissue, to a non-deployed configuration, wherein the loop electrode is disposed proximate to the distal end of the shaft, to treat tissue. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089200 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO TREAT NASAL AIRWAYS - Methods and devices for treating nasal airways are provided. Such devices and methods may improve airflow through an internal and/or external nasal valve, and comprise the use of mechanical re-shaping, energy application and other treatments to modify the shape, structure, and/or air flow characteristics of an internal nasal valve, an external nasal valve or other nasal airways. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089201 | Electrical Means to Normalize Ablational Energy Transmission to a Luminal Tissue Surface of varying Size - Methods and devices for measuring the size of a body lumen and a method for ablating tissue that uses the measurement to normalize delivery of ablational energy from an expandable operative element to a luminal target of varying circumference are provided. The method includes inserting into the lumen an expandable operative element having circuitry with resistivity or inductance that varies according to the circumference of the operative element, varying the expansion of the operative element with an expansion medium, measuring the resistivity of the circuitry, and relating the resistivity or inductance to a value for the circumference of the operative element. In some embodiments the sizing circuit includes a conductive elastomer wrapped around the operative element. Other embodiments of the method apply to operative elements that include an overlapping energy delivery element support in which the overlap varies inversely with respect to the state of expansion, and which is configured with sizing electrodes that sense the amount of the overlap. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089202 | Reduction Of Pain Through Lower Fluence Rates And Longer Treatment - A method of treating a subcutaneous fat region is provided. The method includes generating electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of about 1,200 nm to about 1,230 nm and delivering an average power density of less than or equal to about 2.3 W/cm | 2016-03-31 |
20160089203 | IRRADIATION DEVICE - There is provided an irradiation device which irradiates light on an inner side face of a biological lumen. The irradiation device includes an optical fiber through which light passes, and a plurality of optical members each having a spherical shape. The plurality of optical members are arrayed in a line along a direction in which light emitted from a distal end of the optical fiber is radiated so that the light is radiated toward the inner surface of the biological lumen. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089204 | MEDICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT UNIT - The present invention relates to medical device management units and methods of their use. The medical device management units comprise two main pieces, a base piece, and a slide piece, as well as at least one medical device pathway defined by a surface means and a plurality of trenches. The invention may be used to keep two or more medical devices organized or it may be used to maintain control over the capture and release of a single medical device. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089205 | Tray for Handling Syringe Barrels - A handling system for use in the manufacture of syringe barrels includes a tray having an array of apertures with a tubular upstand around each aperture, each upstand at the upper end thereof defining a support surface for a syringe barrel. Each syringe barrel comprises a cylindrical part and an enlargement at or adjacent the rear end of the barrel and carries at its forward end a safe needle device or a needle shield of a greater diameter than the syringe barrel. At least one of the enlargement of the syringe barrel or the support surface has a profile tapering or rounded inwardly in the downward direction so that when the tray is supported generally horizontally and a syringe barrel is lowered into an upstand, the syringe barrel is centred by co-operation between the enlargement and the support surface. The enlargement may be a flange at the rear end of the syringe barrel or could be a further component fitted to the barrel. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089206 | UV LED INTEGRATED FLEAM - Provided is a UV LED-integrated fleam which can be used while sterilizing a needle. The fleam may include: a hollow housing; a button member installed in the housing; a needle member momentarily protruding to the outside of the housing from a standby position when the button member is pressed, and then returning to the standby position in the housing; and a UV LED installed in the housing and irradiating UV light onto the needle member at the standby position. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089207 | SURGICAL TRAY SYSTEM - A surgical tray system is disclosed. The system includes a tray for use in an operating room environment. In various embodiments, the tray includes an indentation having a bowl shape. A vacuum sealed bag is fitted over the tray and form fitted to the tray when the air is removed from within the bag. The tray optionally includes an light source for illuminating an area under the tray, a magnification element, and pouches for storing items used during a surgical procedure. The tray is optionally substantially transparent to allow light to pass through the tray. The tray is ideally positioned over a patient bed. It may be mounted via an arm to a bed frame member, a monitor station, or a ceiling fixture. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089208 | EXCISIONAL DEVICE DISTAL WORKING END ACTUATION MECHANISM AND METHOD - An excisional device may comprise a sheath; a tubular element configured for rotation with the sheath; and an inner element configured for rotation and disposed at least partially within the tubular element. The inner element may comprise an articulable distal assembly configured to core through tissue in an open configuration and part-off cored tissue in a closed configuration. Differential rotation of the inner element with respect to the tubular element causes the articulable distal assembly to selectively assume the open and closed configurations. For example, lagging the rotation of the inner element relative to the rotation of the tubular element may control the articulable distal assembly to assume the open configuration whereas leading the rotation of the inner element relative to the rotation of the tubular element may control the articulable distal assembly to assume the closed configuration. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089209 | ROBOTICALLY CONTROLLED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical tool is disclosed. The surgical tool has a tool mounting portion having a tool mounting housing, a tool mounting plate, and a coupler to couple a shaft assembly having an articulation section to the tool mounting portion. An articulation mechanism is located within the tool mounting portion and is configured to receive a proximal end of the shaft assembly to articulate the articulation section of the shaft assembly. The articulation mechanism has a cam mechanism operative to articulate the articulation section of the shaft assembly. An interface mechanically and electrically couples the tool mounting portion to a manipulator. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089211 | System and Method for Controlling a Manipulator in Response to Backdrive Forces - A system and method for controlling a manipulator are provided. A manipulator controller measures an actual torque and calculates an expected torque for at least one joint motor of the manipulator. The manipulator controller computes a backdrive force for the at least one joint motor based on the actual torque and expected torque. A surgical tool of the manipulator is modeled as a virtual rigid body. The manipulator controller computes a total force or torque to apply to the virtual rigid body based on the backdrive force. The manipulator controller determines a target position of the surgical instrument based on the total force or torque and commands positioning of the joint motors to advance the surgical instrument to the target position. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089212 | SURGICAL SYSTEM USER INTERFACE USING COOPERATIVELY-CONTROLLED ROBOT - According to some embodiments of the present invention, a cooperatively controlled robot includes a robotic actuator assembly comprising a tool holder and a force sensor, a control system adapted to communicate with the robotic actuator assembly and the force sensor, and an output system in communication with the control system. The tool holder is configured to receive a tool to be manipulated by a user. The control system is configured to receive an instruction from a user to switch from a robot control mode into a user interface control mode. The force sensor is configured to measure at least one of a force and a torque applied to the tool, and the control system is configured to receive an indication of the at least one of a force and a torque applied to the tool and manipulate the output system based on the indication. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089213 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH FLEXIBLE SHAFT AND ACTUATION ELEMENT GUIDE - A surgical instrument includes a shaft, a force transmission mechanism disposed at a first end of the shaft, an end effector disposed at a second end of the shaft, an actuation element that extends along the shaft from the force transmission mechanism to the end effector, and an actuation element guide extending along the shaft. The actuation element guide defines a lumen in which the actuation element guide is received. The actuation element guide is compressed into a pre-compressed state along at least a portion of an axial length of the shaft. The actuation element guide can be compressed between first and second blocks of the instrument. The instrument can include a flush tube configured to receive a cleaning fluid, with the actuation element guide being in flow communication with the flush tube to receive the cleaning fluid in the lumen of the actuation element guide. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089214 | SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD FOR MONITORING CLEANING AND SANITIZATION EFFORTS OF CARE GIVERS USING STETHOSCOPES - A system for monitoring cleaning and sanitization efforts of care givers using stethoscopes including one or more sanitizing and cleaning stations capable of cleaning and sanitizing a head portion of a stethoscope presented thereto. The system includes an identification apparatus operably associated with each of a plurality of stethoscopes. The identification apparatus serves to identify a particular stethoscope and, thus, a particular care provider. An apparatus for detecting each time a particular stethoscope is presented to a sanitizing and cleaning station for effecting a cleaning and sanitization event forms part of the system. An analysis unit is operably connected to each identification apparatus and detecting apparatus and is configured for calculating the cleanliness and sanitization level of each stethoscope as a function of the number of cleaning and sanitization events detected by the detecting apparatus. A method for monitoring cleaning and sanitization efforts of care providers is also disclosed. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089215 | HANDS-FREE LIGHTING SYSTEM - A hands-free lighting system comprising: a master control unit, a light unit, and a remote control unit. The master control unit is configured for controlling the operation of a remote light unit based on a signal received from a remote control unit. The light unit comprising at least one light source. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089216 | Syringe - The invention has a syringe, in particular for viscous or liquid dental materials. Said syringe is provided with a syringe housing | 2016-03-31 |
20160089217 | NON-CYLINDRICAL DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM - A dental implant includes an upper connector portion and lower implantation portion, the connector portion receiving a dental crown or similar prosthesis, the implantation portion having rectangular cross section and linear vertical profile with machine taper. An outer surface of the implantation portion provides frictional fit with a correspondingly shaped surrounding bone surface. A bone removal tool includes a hand-held actuator generating high-frequency, small-amplitude vibration, and an attached metal tool tip having elongated head portion and curved neck portion. The head portion has rectangular cross section and linear taper, and an outer surface of the head portion has a saw-toothed grinding pattern for removing bone. The neck portion is dimensioned and configured to establish mechanical resonance of the tool tip including axial reciprocating action of the head portion in response to the actuator vibration. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089218 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING AN IMPULSIVE FORCE AND NAIL GUN THEREOF | 2016-03-31 |
20160089219 | ARTIFICIAL TEETH ARTICULATOR - An artificial teeth articulator according to the present invention has a structure comprising: a height control means installed between a holder and a table, for controlling the height of the table installed on a base plate and a top plate by using the holder; a width control means installed on the table, for controlling individually from five directions the width of a tray seated on the table so that the periphery of the tray is held by means of pressing force; and a jaw gap control means installed so that the horizontal tilt of the table can be individually controlled from three different directions through graduations formed on a support rod, when supporting the table by vertically sliding along the outer circumference of the support rod. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089220 | Process and Device for Manufacturing a Dental Restoration - Methods for manufacturing a dental restoration for a patient and dental ceramics production devices are disclosed. A dental restoration may be designed based on a scan of the patient's mouth, using a CAD software module. The software module may produce conveyor channels for a positive model based on the dimensions of a muffle in relation to the size and shape of the positive model. The conveyor channels may extend at an angle of between 0° and 130° away from an axis of the pressing channel, the axis being located essentially along an isotherm inside the muffle. A docking site may be selected based on a position with the greatest wall thickness of the positive model. The present disclosure allows the creation of a high-quality dental restoration in a very efficient fashion, in particular when lithium disilicate is used as the dental ceramics material. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089221 | DENTAL PROSTHESES - A blank for producing dental prostheses by particularly material-removing processing comprises a tooth element and a jaw element. These elements are preferably differently colored layers of a blank produced from the same material. In order to cover a dividing line between the differently colored regions, a gum element is arranged especially in a recess of the finished dental prosthesis. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089222 | IMPLANT ANALOGS HAVING TRANSVERSE COMPONENT - Various implant analogs, model, and base designs are disclosed herein. In one example, an implant analog can include a main body and a second component. The main body can have an axis of symmetry and a passage therein. The second component can be received in the passage so as to extend substantially transverse to the axis of symmetry. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089223 | PLANAR ORAL CARE PATCH, ORAL CARE PATCH TAPE, METHOD OF USING THE SAME AND METHODS OF TREATING ORAL DISEASE BY USING THE SAME - A planar oral care patch is provided. The planar oral care patch comprises a first split stretching along a first direction in a central region of the planar oral care patch so that the planar oral care patch can be folded as a three-dimensional shape. An oral care patch tape having a plurality of the planar oral care patch is provided. A method of using the planar oral care patch, a method of treating an oral disease and a method of prophylactically treating an oral disease by using the planar oral care patch are also provided. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089225 | Textile-based prosthesis for treatment of inguinal hernia - The invention relates to a prosthesis ( | 2016-03-31 |
20160089226 | Whale Concept - Folding Mesh for TIPP procedure for Inguinal Hernia - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2016-03-31 |
20160089227 | CLOT AND FOREIGN BODY RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE - A retrieval system for thrombus and foreign body removal. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089228 | TEMPORARY EMBOLIC PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - A percutaneous transluminal temporary embolic protection device includes an embolic filter mounted to a guidewire shaft at a location proximate the distal end of the guidewire. The filter can be positioned down-stream from a thrombectomy treatment site at a target location and can be properly positioned to capture embolic particles that may be set loose into the blood stream as the thrombectomy procedure is performed. The embolic filter is normally undeployed against the guidewire shaft to facilitate introduction and withdrawal of the device to and from the target location | 2016-03-31 |
20160089229 | URETERAL STENTS WITH WAVEFORM INTERLAYERS AND INTERSTITCHING - Ureteral stents include a tubular body defining a lumen and have a distal kidney section, a proximal bladder section, and a ureter section between the distal and proximal sections. The tubular body has a first material layer and a stiffening member that extends through at least a portion of a length of the tubular body. The stiffening member has a stiffness characteristic that varies along its length. This enables different portions of the stent to have different stiffness characteristics that preferably are optimized for the location of those portions within the human body. The stiffening member may be at least a second material layer having a second stiffness that is different from a first stiffness of the first material layer, and/or at least one strand of material that is embedded within the first material layer. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089230 | SIDE BRANCH STENT GRAFT - A joining arrangement between a main tube ( | 2016-03-31 |
20160089231 | Method of Performing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Biodegradable Interference Screw - A method of replacing an ACL with a graft. The method provides for the drilling bone tunnels in a femur and a tibia. A replacement graft is provided having first and second ends. A biodegradable composite screw is provided. The screw is made from a biodegradable polymer and a bioceramic or a bioglass. At least one end of the graft is secured in a bone tunnel using the biodegradable composite screw. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089232 | SYSTEMS, INTRAOCULAR LENSES, AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF POSTERIOR CAPSULE OPACIFICATION - In various embodiments, ocular treatment systems, intraocular lenses, and treatment methods are utilized for the treatment or prevention of posterior capsule opacification of the eye by, for example, targeting portions of the posterior lens capsule for ablation while minimizing damage to implanted intraocular lenses. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089233 | CARDIAC VALVE FIXING DEVICE - A cardiac valve fixing device of the present invention comprises: a first structure, which continuously comes into contact with the lower surface of at least one cardiac valve; a second structure, which is connected to the first structure and continuously comes into contact with the upper surface of the cardiac valve; and a fixing barb, which is equipped in at least one of the first structure and the second structure and protrusively formed to the direction of the cardiac valve so as to be inserted into the cardiac valve. Accordingly, the cardiac valve fixing device of the present invention stably fixes the cardiac valve. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089234 | IMPLANTABLE HEART VALVE DEVICES, MITRAL VALVE REPAIR DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, devices and methods for repairing a native heart valve. In one embodiment, a repair device ( | 2016-03-31 |
20160089235 | TRANSCATHETER PROSTHETIC VALVE FOR MITRAL OR TRICUSPID VALVE REPLACEMENT - A prosthesis secures a replacement valve in a heart. The prosthesis includes a radially expandable inflow section and outflow section, and migration blocker rods. The inflow section has a tapered shape and is implanted within an atrium of a heart adjacent a native valve annulus. The outflow section couples to the inflow section, and is configured to be implanted through the native valve annulus and at least partially within a ventricle of the heart. The migration blocker rods extend circumferentially around at least a portion of the outflow section and hold native leaflets of the heart valve. In a contracted configuration, the prosthesis may be implanted through a catheter into the heart. In an expanded configuration, the tapered shape of the inflow section in the atrium cooperates with the migration blockers in the ventricle to hold the prosthesis against the native valve annulus. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089236 | Valve Prosthesis and Method for Delivery - In some embodiments, a valve prosthesis includes an inlet portion that is substantially s-shaped and configured to engage the floor of the outflow tract of the native heart atrium. In some embodiments, a valve prosthesis includes a chordae guiding element configured to reduce bending of the chordae to reduce stress on the chordae during the cardiac cycle. In some embodiments, a valve prosthesis includes a central portion having an hourglass shape configured to pinch a native annulus in order to provide axial fixation of the valve prosthesis within a valve site. In some embodiments, a valve prosthesis includes a frame having an outflow end that is flared to provide a gap between an outflow end of the frame and an outflow end of prosthetic leaflets when the prosthetic leaflets are fully opened. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089237 | TRANS-APICAL IMPLANT SYSTEMS, IMPLANTS AND METHODS - A trans-apical implant includes a spacer defining spacer cavity configured to be expanded from a retracted position, a shaft extending from the spacer, the shaft defining an inflation lumen fluidly coupled to the spacer cavity and configured to be fluidly coupled to an expansion medium source, and a spacer valve assembly disposed within at least one of the spacer or shaft, the spacer valve assembly configured to allow selectively allow an expansion medium to flow into the spacer cavity to be selectively expand the spacer from a retracted position to an expanded position. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089238 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE FOR TREATING MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION - An implantable device for treating mitral valve regurgitation, the device being configured to expand from a compressed state into an expanded state. The device comprises a stent element consisting of (i) an atrial anchoring stent-portion, and (ii) a valve-carrying stent-portion being fixedly connected with one another, and a valve-element. The atrial anchoring stent-portion has a balloon-like shape and the valve-carrying stent-portion has a cylindrical shape, such, that the valve-carrying stent-portion is positioned intra-annular without contacting the annulus of a native mitral valve. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089239 | METHOD FOR TREATING A MITRAL VALVE - A method of using a device to improve the function of a heart valve is disclosed. In one preferred embodiment, the method includes positioning a prosthetic insert member between leaflets of mitral valve. The insert member has an elongated cross-sectional profile for conforming to gap between leaflets of a mitral valve. The device also includes an anchoring member for attachment to heart tissue for maintaining the insert member in the mitral valve. The insert member is used to plug the gap between the leaflets of the mitral valve and thereby reduce undesirable regurgitation while allowing the leaflets to function in a substantially normal manner. An anchoring member secures the prosthetic insert member to a heart wall. The anchoring member preferably includes a plurality of tissue penetrating hooks or prongs. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089242 | REVISION HIP IMPLANTS AND PROSTHESIS SYSTEMS - Revision hip implants and prosthesis systems include femoral heads, cups, screws, bridges, and segmental prostheses for revision surgeries. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089243 | INJECTION MOULDABLE POLYMERIC COMPOSITE BASED PASSIVE POLYCENTRIC KNEE JOINT - The present invention mainly relates to knee joint and more particularly to the polymeric composite or nanocomposites based polycentric knee joint. In one embodiment the knee joint comprising: a top part having a top face and a bottom face, wherein the top face having an adapter coupled firmly with the top part to transfer the load from the stump of amputee via socket, a bottom part having a top face and a bottom face, at least one middle linkage pivotably coupling a middle posterior region of the top part with a middle posterior region of the bottom part, at least two side identical linkage pivotably coupling a sides of the top part with a sides of the bottom part, a compression spring along with cylindrical rod positioned in the interior of the bottom part which provides the engaging and disengaging of the top and bottom part, at least two extension spring couples the top and bottom part through two tiny holes and through simple supported beam in the top and bottom part for the flexion and extension of the knee joint and a bumper positioned in the base of the bottom part which contacts with the pylon to absorb the vibration and the terminal impact during the hip hike. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089244 | MOMENT INDUCED TOTAL ARTHROPLASTY PROSTHETIC - A prosthetic total knee replacement system comprises a distal femoral implant component, a tibial tray implant component and a fixed bearing tibial tray insert. The fixed bearing tibial tray insert is fixed to the tibial tray and articulates with the distal femoral implant component. The fixed bearing tibial tray insert component has a medial-lateral centerline and a stabilizing post. The stabilizing post has a medial-lateral centerline offset laterally from the medial-lateral centerline of the fixed bearing tibial tray insert. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089245 | IMPLANTS FOR FIXATION OF THE DISTAL TIBIA - An ankle implant for implantation at a distal tibia can include a first sleeve augment, a second sleeve augment, an intramedullary (IM) implant and a connecting peg. The first sleeve augment can have a first cannulated sleeve body comprising a first inner solid metal body portion and a first outer porous metal body portion. The IM implant can have an outer augment mounting structure. The second sleeve augment can have a second cannulated sleeve body comprising a second inner solid metal body portion and a second outer porous metal body portion. The second inner solid metal body portion can include a second sleeve first mating structure. The first and second sleeve augments can be assembled onto the IM implant in a stacked orientation with the connecting peg received by both the first sleeve first mating structure and the second sleeve first mating structure in a keyed relationship. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089246 | LOW PROFILE PLATE - The present application generally relates to orthopedic systems, and in particular, to systems including independent plates and spacers. A plating system can include a spacer and a plate that is independent from the spacer. A number of locking mechanisms can be provided to secure the plate to the spacer. In some cases, the spacer includes a pair of notches that extend on an outer surface of the spacer. The plate can include a pair of lateral extensions that can engage the notches to secure the plate to the spacer. In other cases, the spacer includes an opening including a pair of inlets. The plate can include an enclosed posterior extension that can be received in the pair of inlets to secure the plate to the spacer. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089247 | ADJUSTABLE INTERBODY FUSION DEVICES - Interbody fusion devices, insertion tools, methods for assembling an interbody fusion device, and methods for inserting a medical device between two vertebral bodies are disclosed. The interbody fusion device includes a base member, a top member, and at least one movement mechanism. The base member includes at least one of a pivot cylinder and a hinge channel. The top member includes at least one of a pivot cylinder and a hinge channel. The at least one pivot cylinder of the base member engages the at least one hinge channel of the top member and the at least one pivot cylinder of the top member engages the at least one hinge channel of the base member. The at least one movement mechanism engages the top member and the base member. Also disclosed are a vertebral spacer device and an interbody spacer system including an insertion tool and an interbody fusion device. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089248 | EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE - An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089249 | Intervertebral Implants, Systems, and Methods of Use - An intervertebral implant frame that is configured to be attached to a spacer body can include a pair of arms that extend longitudinally from a support member such that the arms extend substantially around the spacer body. The arms may be configured to expand, crimp, or otherwise engage the spacer body to thereby hold the spacer body to the frame. The spacer body may be made from bone graft. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089250 | HYBRID INTERVERTEBRAL DISC SPACER DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A hybrid spinal implant device, and method of making the same are disclosed. The spinal implant device comprises two facing endplates, each having at least one anchoring wall or pin element, and a plastic spacer anchored to and located between the two endplates. The endplates may be manufactured from titanium. The plastic spacer may be manufactured from a radiolucent, and bio-compatible polymer-based material including polyetheretherketone (“PEEK”), polyetherketone, polyetherketoneketone, and/or fiber reinforced plastic. The endplates made of titanium allow for enhanced bone growth, while the plastic/PEEK spacer element allows for improved load absorption and distribution. The spinal implant device, using titanium endplates and a PEEK spacer, provides excellent radiolucency thereby eliminating the need for X-ray markers either intra- or post-operation. The manufacturing method for the hybrid spinal implant device uses injection molding to insert or back injection mold the spacer between the two endplates. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089251 | ARTIFICIAL FINGER - An artificial finger for prosthetics and gripping technology, with a base, a first finger member mounted on the base in articulated manner, at least one secondary member mounted on the first finger member in articulated manner, and a drive for adjusting the secondary member relative to the first finger member and the first finger member relative to the base. At least one reset element is provided for resetting the first finger member and the secondary member, and the first finger member is acted upon with a resetting force which differs from the secondary member. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089252 | EXTRAVASCULAR PROTECTIVE STENT - An extravascular protective stent includes a booster, a hollow protective tube and a hollow separator all sequentially arranged, wherein the side wall of the protective tube is provided with a protective notch parallel to the central axis of the protective tube and extending through two ends of the protective tube. During use of the separator and the protective tube when an internal carotid artery is exposed after a common carotid artery bifurcation is separated via a submandibular incision, the separator and the protective tube wrap the internal carotid artery in sequence, allowing the separating notch and the protective notch to face outward, and the closed wall thereof to face inward and directly face the surgery direction, such that a surgeon can thoroughly excise diseased tissue in surgery and avoid hemorrhage caused by accidentally injuring the internal carotid artery during the surgery, and improve the surgical efficacy. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089253 | BIOABSORBABLE POLYMERIC MEDICAL DEVICE - In embodiments there is described a cardiovascular tube-shaped lockable and expandable bioabsorbable scaffold having a low immunogenicity manufactured from a crystallizable bioabsorbable polymer composition or blend. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089254 | COATED BALLOONS AND COATED BALLOON ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Medical devices and medical assemblies that have a lubricant disposed on an inner surface (e.g., balloons to be inflated within a cavity of a patient) are disclosed, along with related methods of use and manufacture. Such devices or assemblies may be passed through an elongate channel (e.g., a catheter channel or the working channel of an endoscope) and deployed distal of the elongate channel to adopt an expanded configuration. The devices or assemblies may then be compacted as they are withdrawn into the elongate channel after deployment. Some medical devices and assemblies comprising a lubricant on an inner surface of a balloon body may be more readily withdrawn into the elongate channel than embodiments that lack such a lubricant. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089255 | REMOVABLE VASCULAR OCCLUSION DEVICE - Disclosed herein are embodiments of an occlusion device that can be delivered into the vascular system of a patient for inducing weight loss. The device can be formed from a body that can expand from a collapsed to an expanded position, where the body can be configured to at least partially occlude a blood vessel. Further, the device can comprise a first and second end joined by a center section. One of the ends can contain a retrieval element for easily removing the device from the patient. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089256 | DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GASTROINTESTINAL IMPLANTS - Several gastrointestinal surgery procedures are effective as treatments for metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Minimally invasive procedures including intra-luminal gastrointestinal implants have been proposed to mimic the anatomical, physiological and metabolic changes achieved by these procedures. Many of these designs include long sleeve like elements that prevent contact of food with the walls of the small intestine. It is desirable to have simple delivery systems that can place these implants under endoscopic guidance. However, in order to anchor these sleeve elements safely and reliably, the inventors have previously disclosed anchoring means that anchor the sleeves at the junctions of the stomach and the intestine or the stomach and esophagus. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089257 | INTESTINAL SLEEVE - A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the duodenum and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for attaching the device to the duodenum and an unsupported flexible sleeve. The anchor can include a stent and/or a wave anchor and is collapsible for catheter-based delivery and removal. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089258 | ADJUSTABLE LIMB PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY - An adjustable limb protective assembly has a main body, a first covering frame and a second covering frame. The main body has a first extending arm, a second extending arm, two holding bases, two operating elements and a jointing connector. Each extending arm has a connecting board. The holding bases are respectively connected to the extending arms adjacent the connecting boards. The operating elements are respectively and securely mounted on the connecting boards, and each one of the operating elements has an operating mount and an operating stem. The jointing connector is connected to the extending arms. The first covering frame is connected to the first extending arm and has a first supporting arm and a first covering base. The second covering frame is connected to the second extending arm and has a second supporting arm and a second covering base. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089259 | Ankle Support - An ankle support is disclosed and described. The ankle support can include a sleeve that can have a non-stretchable bottom portion to extend under a bottom of a foot. In addition, the sleeve can have side portions extending from the bottom portion to at least an ankle joint. The ankle support can also include non-stretchable support straps connected to the bottom portion, and free ends extending therefrom. In addition, the ankle support can have removable coupling features for the free ends of the support straps located on the side portions. The support straps can cross on a top side of the foot. Along with the bottom portion, the support straps can form a non-stretchable support structure for minimizing movement of the subtalar joint of the ankle. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089260 | Method and Apparatus for Collecting Fluids that Drain From a Gastrostomy Tube - A method and apparatus including attachment of a fluid evacuation bag to the feeding port of the G-tube using an adapter fitting disposed between and interconnecting the G-tube and the evacuation bag. The adapter fitting has a proximal end that is sized to fit in and frictionally engage the feeding port of the G-tube, and a distal end that is sized to receive and frictionally engage tube end fitting extending from the evacuation bag. The adapter fitting allows open fluid communication from the G-tube to the evacuation bag so that fluids draining from the G-tube may be safely and conveniently collected and disposed of. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089261 | Respiratory Treatment Devices for Airway Obstruction Therapy and the Like - Unique cervical collars and patient interfaces for sleep apnea therapy. One cervical collar features a chin-supporting member whose topside is movable relative to a chest-abutting member. The top side is biased upwardly against the underside of the wearer's chin to maintain an erect head position and closed lower jaw position when the user is asleep, while allowing intentional opening of the mouth during consciousness. The chest-abutting member features a support by which a patient interface is carried thereon to avoid or reduce the need for a separate head-worn securing means. A patient interface employs a venturi-like airway configuration to create a vacuum for securing the patient interface to facial or nasal tissue without head straps or the like. Electrical contacts on the cervical collar detect a positional status of the wearer's lower jaw, and are used to control an operational state of a pressurized air source coupled to the interface. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089262 | Method and Apparatus for Uniform Total Body Cryotherapy - In accordance with one embodiment, a uniform total body cryotherapy method and apparatus operative to allow an individual in a cryotherapy chamber to be subjected to the same cold temperatures on their entire body at the same time. In use, the apparatus allows active dissemination of cold air in a confined space without the undesired consequence of wind shear commonly caused by forced movement of cold air. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089263 | EYE DROPPER POSITIONING AND GUIDING APPARATUS - The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus includes a resilient guiding device having a selectively compressible member having a first opening adapted to receive an eye drop applicator and a second opening adapted to position an eye within an area of the second opening to receive a fluid from the eye drop applicator. The selectively compressible member is adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to the eye positioned within the area of the second opening. The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus can also include a support base and a resilient guiding device including a selectively expandable member having a plurality of concentric loops having an outermost loop and an innermost loop, adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement, or a support base and a resilient guiding device including a plurality of concentric, interconnected rings adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to an eye. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089264 | EYE DROPPER POSITIONING AND GUIDING APPARATUS - The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus includes a resilient guiding device having a selectively compressible member having a first opening adapted to receive an eye drop applicator and a second opening adapted to position an eye within an area of the second opening to receive a fluid from the eye drop applicator. The selectively compressible member is adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to the eye positioned within the area of the second opening. The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus can also include a support base and a resilient guiding device including a selectively expandable member having a plurality of concentric loops having an outermost loop and an innermost loop, adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement, or a support base and a resilient guiding device including a plurality of concentric, interconnected rings adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to an eye. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089265 | EYE DROPPER POSITIONING AND GUIDING APPARATUS - The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus includes a resilient guiding device having a selectively compressible member having a first opening adapted to receive an eye drop applicator and a second opening adapted to position an eye within an area of the second opening to receive a fluid from the eye drop applicator. The selectively compressible member is adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to the eye positioned within the area of the second opening. The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus can also include a support base and a resilient guiding device including a selectively expandable member having a plurality of concentric loops having an outermost loop and an innermost loop, adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement, or a support base and a resilient guiding device including a plurality of concentric, interconnected rings adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to an eye. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089266 | EYE DROPPER POSITIONING AND GUIDING APPARATUS - The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus includes a resilient guiding device having a selectively compressible member having a first opening adapted to receive an eye drop applicator and a second opening adapted to position an eye within an area of the second opening to receive a fluid from the eye drop applicator. The selectively compressible member is adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to the eye positioned within the area of the second opening. The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus can also include a support base and a resilient guiding device including a selectively expandable member having a plurality of concentric loops having an outermost loop and an innermost loop, adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement, or a support base and a resilient guiding device including a plurality of concentric, interconnected rings adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to an eye. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089267 | EYE DROPPER POSITIONING AND GUIDING APPARATUS - The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus includes a resilient guiding device having a selectively compressible member having a first opening adapted to receive an eye drop applicator and a second opening adapted to position an eye within an area of the second opening to receive a fluid from the eye drop applicator. The selectively compressible member is adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to the eye positioned within the area of the second opening. The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus can also include a support base and a resilient guiding device including a selectively expandable member having a plurality of concentric loops having an outermost loop and an innermost loop, adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement, or a support base and a resilient guiding device including a plurality of concentric, interconnected rings adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to an eye. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089268 | PHACOEMULSIFICATION HAND PIECE WITH INTEGRATED VENTURI ASPIRATION PUMP - An ophthalmic surgical hand piece comprises a driver coupled to a horn, a venturi pump with an inlet aspiration port and an outlet aspiration port, and a hand piece shell at least partially enclosing the driver, the horn, and the venturi pump. A needle is coupled to an end of the horn. A rigid, non-compliant aspiration path extends between the hollow needle and the outlet aspiration port. An aspiration pressure sensor measures a pressure in the aspiration path. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089269 | LASER SYSTEM FOR EYE SURGERY - The here described invention generally relates to systems for laser eye surgery. It certain embodiments it discloses systems to perform femtosecond eye surgery without docking between the laser delivery system and the patient's eye as well as certain laser delivery system configurations that allow integration of laser delivery systems into a surgical microscope in specific ways, as well as integration into a slit lamp system. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089270 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LENTICULAR LASER INCISION - Embodiments of this invention generally relate to ophthalmic laser procedures and, more particularly, to systems and methods for lenticular laser incision. In an embodiment, an ophthalmic surgical laser system comprises a laser delivery system for delivering a pulsed laser beam to a target in a subject's eye, an XY-scan device to deflect the pulsed laser beam, a Z-scan device to modify a depth of a focus of the pulsed laser beam, and a controller configured to form a top lenticular incision and a bottom lenticular incision of a lens in the subject's eye. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089271 | Method for Alignment of Intraocular Lens - A method for precise intraocular delivery of an astigmatic intraocular lens in a patient's eye includes recording traceable eye landmarks, recording the corneal astigmatism, registering the recorded astigmatism axis to the recorded traceable eye landmarks, providing a light source for generating a light beam, providing a scanner for deflecting the light beam to form an enclosed treatment pattern that includes a visible registration feature, providing a delivery system that delivers the enclosed treatment pattern to target tissue in the patient's eye to form an enclosed incision therein including the visible registration feature linkable to the recorded traceable eye landmarks registered to the corneal astigmatism axis. Inserting an intraocular lens within the enclosed incision, wherein the intraocular lens has an astigmatism axis registration feature visible to the surgeon to align with the patient's eye visible astigmatism axis registration feature of the enclosed incision. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089272 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PARTIAL OBSTRUCTION OF VISION FOR TREATING FORWARD HEAD POSTURE AND RELATED CONDITIONS - The invention provides an eyeglass-like apparatus and methods that may be used similarly to treat existing postural issues especially FHP and to prevent them in unaffected people. The apparatus may comprise a means for creating an obstruction in a zone within the field of vision of a person which size and position can be adjusted. The obstruction can be mounted in or on a lens, or a pair of lenses, or to a wearable frame without any lenses, or with non-vision-corrective translucent or transparent panes instead of lenses, or may be a small nose-mounted fixture, or may comprise a solid material, an electronic panel, or may be integrated as a component aspect of the shape and manufacture of a lens itself, or may be permanently fixed element in the lens, such as an etching, or it may be removable. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089273 | Waistband for an Absorbent Article - A waistband for an absorbent article having a waistband with differential extensibility and/or contraction along the circumference of the waist opening. The waistband may provide a uniform appearance along the circumference of the waist opening. The waistband may have a central zone and at least two outboard zones. The outboard zones of the waistband may be less contracted than the central zone, when the absorbent article is in a relaxed state. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089274 | LAPAROTOMY SPONGES DETECTABLE IN A MAGNETIC FIELD - Laparotomy sponges comprising one or more closed metal wire loops incorporated into the fabric of the sponge are disclosed. The wire is of a gauge that is detectable by a metal detector. At least 50% of the area of the sponge is circumscribed by the one or more closed metal wire loops. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089275 | MALE INCONTINENCE ARTICLE HAVING AN ABSORBENT CUP - A male incontinence article includes a liquid permeable liner, a liquid impermeable outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed between the liner and the outer cover. The article is configurable from a laid flat configuration to a use configuration. The article has, in the use configuration, an absorbent cup and an upstanding wall that extends upward from the cup. The cup has a closed bottom, a sidewall extending upward from the closed bottom, and an open top. The closed bottom and the sidewall cooperatively define an interior chamber adapted to receive at least a portion of the user's penis. Suitable packaging and methods of manufacturing such an article are also disclosed. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089276 | ABSORBENT GARMENT - An undergarment includes a body portion having an upper edge defining a waistband, two leg openings and a crotch region between the leg openings; an absorbent pad on the inside of the body portion within at least the crotch region, the absorbent pad having an inner region and a peripheral region, wherein the thickness of the absorbent pad in the peripheral region is less than the thickness of the absorbent pad in the inner region; and elastic bonding film lining each of the two leg openings while overlying respective portions of the peripheral region of the absorbent pad thereby to bond the absorbent pad and the body portion. A method of manufacturing an undergarment is provided. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089277 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE DEMONSTRATING CONTROLLED DEFORMATION AND LONGITUDINAL FLUID DISTRIBUTION - The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to a absorbent articles demonstrating controlled deformation and enhanced fluid wicking in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent articles | 2016-03-31 |
20160089278 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE DEMONSTRATING CONTROLLED DEFORMATION AND LONGITUDINAL FLUID DISTRIBUTION - The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to a absorbent articles demonstrating controlled deformation and enhanced fluid wicking in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent articles | 2016-03-31 |
20160089279 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE DEMONSTRATING CONTROLLED DEFORMATION AND LONGITUDINAL FLUID DISTRIBUTION - The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to a absorbent articles demonstrating controlled deformation and enhanced fluid wicking in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent articles | 2016-03-31 |
20160089280 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE DEMONSTRATING CONTROLLED DEFORMATION AND LONGITUDINAL FLUID DISTRIBUTION - The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to a absorbent articles demonstrating controlled deformation and enhanced fluid wicking in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent articles | 2016-03-31 |
20160089281 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE DEMONSTRATING CONTROLLED DEFORMATION AND LONGITUDINAL FLUID DISTRIBUTION - The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to a absorbent articles demonstrating controlled deformation and enhanced fluid wicking in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent articles | 2016-03-31 |
20160089282 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE DEMONSTRATING CONTROLLED DEFORMATION AND LONGITUDINAL FLUID DISTRIBUTION - The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to a absorbent articles demonstrating controlled deformation and enhanced fluid wicking in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent articles | 2016-03-31 |
20160089283 | Patient Support Apparatus - Patient support apparatuses—such as beds, cots, stretchers, or the like—include a plurality of user controls that allow a caregiver to control the steering and/or driving of one or more wheels from multiple different locations around the patient support apparatus (e.g. head end, foot end, and/or the sides). The control is carried out by force sensors that detect both an orientation of the applied forces and a magnitude of the applied forces. Translational and/or rotational movement is effectuated, depending upon the magnitude and direction of the forces, as well as the physical location of the applied force relative to a reference point on the support apparatus, such as the center. One or more object sensors may also be included in the support apparatus to assist in steering and/or navigating. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089284 | POWERED COTS - According to one embodiment, a roll-in cot may include a support frame, a pair of front legs, a pair of back legs, and a cot actuation system. The pair of front legs may be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each front leg includes at least one front wheel. The pair of back legs may be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each back leg includes at least one back wheel. The cot actuation system includes a front actuator that moves the front legs and a back actuator that moves the back legs. The front actuator and the back actuator raises or lowers the support frame in tandem. The front actuator raises or lowers the front end of the support frame independently of the back actuator. The back actuator raises or lowers the back end of the support frame independently of the front actuator. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089285 | FOLDING DEVICE FOR POWER SCOOTERS - A folding device of a power scooter includes a base which includes a front portion and a rear portion. Two folding units are located on two sides of the base and pivotably connected between the front portion and the rear portion. The rear wheel unit is driven by a motor and moves toward the front wheel unit of the scooter to fold the front and rear portions. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089286 | PODIATRY ASSIST - A podiatry assist device for use with a patient in a wheelchair. While the patient remains in the wheelchair, the device supports at least one of the patient's lower extremities as the patient is examined and/or treated. The device includes a pad, a height adjustment mechanism, and a base. At least one of the patient's lower extremities is placed upon and supported by the pad. The height adjustment mechanism is coupled to the pad and operable to raise and lower the pad with respect to the floor. The base is coupled to the height adjustment mechanism and operable to support both the height adjustment mechanism and the pad. Optionally, the device may include a tray. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089287 | OPERATING TABLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN OPERATING TABLE - An operating table and a method for an operating table are disclosed. The operating table has an adjustable component, a drive device that adjusts the adjustable component, and a first sensor that detects a position of the adjustable component. The operating table also has a second sensor that detects the position of the adjustable component and a controller that controls the drive device. The controller operates in a first operating mode and a second operating mode. In the first operating mode of the controller, the first sensor is activated and the drive device is energized. in the second operating mode of the controller, the second sensor is activated and the drive device is de-energized The controller changes from the second operating mode to the first operating mode when the second sensor detects a change of the position of the adjustable component. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089288 | PATIENT TRANSFER ASSEMBLY - A method of transferring a patient from a first resting surface to a second resting surface includes inserting a corrugated sheet into a channel formed between the patient and the first resting surface, extending a portion of the sheet between the patient and the first resting surface to under the patient's feet, extending a portion of the sheet between the patient and the first resting surface to under the patient's head, and pulling laterally on the sheet to slide the sheet from the first resting surface to the second resting surface thereby transferring the patient. | 2016-03-31 |
20160089289 | PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICE - A patient transfer device for transferring a patient resting on a sheet from a first resting device to a second resting device. | 2016-03-31 |