26th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150173891 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens includes an optic and four haptics. the optic includes an outer wall, a solid posterior optic, an anterior fluid chamber, an anterior membrane and a fluid reservoir within the outer wall surrounding the anterior fluid chamber and the solid posterior optics. The four haptics are attached to the outer wall at four attachment points. Each of the four haptics includes an arc member extending between successive attachment points and contacting the outer wall only at the attachment points. Each of the arc members is configured to compress laterally under accommodative forces. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173892 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens includes a haptic assembly and a flexible optic. The haptic assembly includes an anterior ring, a posterior ring, anterior spring arms, and posterior spring arms, wherein the anterior spring arms and the posterior spring arms bias the anterior ring and the posterior ring apart from one another. The flexible optic is suspended between the anterior ring and the posterior ring and connected to the haptic assembly by a plurality of support struts. The support struts are adapted to deform the flexible optic upon axial compression of the haptic assembly so that an optical power of the flexible optic is reduced relative to an uncompressed state of the haptic assembly. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173893 | PRESBYOPIA CORRECTING WIRELESS OPTICAL SYSTEM - An optical accommodating system for an eye includes a sensor assembly and an adjustable optic assembly. The sensor assembly includes a sensor configured to sense a movement of the ciliary muscle and produce a signal, an electronic processor, a transmitter and a power source. The adjustable optic assembly is configured to be either implanted within or on the eye, or configured to be disposed adjacent to or near the eye. The adjustable optic assembly includes a switchable optical lens assembly configured to change its optical power between a first state and a second state, a receiver configured to receive the transferable signal from the transmitter of the sensor assembly, a second electronic processor connected to the receiver which directs the switchable optical lens assembly to change its optical power between the first state and second state, and a second power source connected to the second electronic processor. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173894 | SINUS STENT - Apparatus and methods are described, including a method for treating a paranasal sinus of a subject. The method includes forming an artificial hole in a wall of the paranasal sinus, and, via the artificial hole, opening a natural ostium of the paranasal sinus. Other applications are also described. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173895 | TRANSCATHETER PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH RECAPTURING FEATURE AND METHOD - A delivery system for percutaneously deploying a prosthetic heart valve. The system includes an inner shaft assembly, a delivery sheath capsule and a handle maintaining a first actuator and a second actuator. The capsule is configured to compressively retain the prosthetic heart valve over the inner shaft assembly. The first actuator is operated to proximally retract the delivery sheath capsule and expose the prosthetic heart valve relative to the capsule. The second actuator is operated to proximally retract the prosthetic heart valve by transmitting forces to the inner shaft assembly. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173896 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FINE ADJUSTMENT OF A PERCUTANEOUS VALVE STRUCTURE - The invention provides a device for fine adjustment of a prosthetic valve device and a method of adjusting the position of a prosthetic valve after implantation. The adjustment mechanism includes complementary structures on a valve member and device frame that cooperate to provide relative axial and/or angular motion between the valve member and device frame (and thus the native vessel). The adjustment mechanism of the invention may also include a means for selectively maintaining the relative position of the valve member and device frame. The device and method are particularly applicable for use with a modular prosthetic valve device that is assembled in the body lumen. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173897 | PROSTHETIC MITRAL VALVE - A prosthetic mitral valve with a frame comprises at least one arm shaped to deploy among a region of chordae tendineae of the native mitral valve to deflect these chords in order to pull the native valve leaflets around the frame to avoid paravalvular leaks. The frame may be made from two parts that are connected by sutures. The prosthetic valve may be deployed by a catherer comprising a deployment clamp attached to the valve frame where the deployment clamp is actuable to induce rotation of the frame. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173898 | Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement Apparatus - Transcatheter mitral valve replacement is provided which includes a stabilizing stent portion for placement at a mitral annulus, with a narrowed waist portion to avoid significantly dilating the annulus, and expanded bulb portions at the atrial and ventricular ends to secure the device in position. A housing is attached to the stabilizing stent and reduces in diameter to a smaller tract portion where replacement valve leaflets are secured. The resulting smaller replacement mitral valve offers benefits including a lower introduction profile, yet fits and secures to the native annulus by the securing stent and housing. Expansion limiting elements can limit expansion of portions of self-expanding stent if desired, avoiding excessive mitral annulus dilation or providing a fixed diameter in other portions of the stent or housing. Two-step implantation can be accomplished by making the housing functional as a temporary valve. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173899 | Leaflet-Cuff Attachments for Prosthetic Heart Valve - A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent having a collapsed condition and an expanded condition, the stent having a proximal end, a distal end and a plurality of commissure features. The heart valve further includes a valve assembly secured to the stent, the valve assembly including a cuff and a plurality of leaflets, each of the leaflets having a free edge having a first end and a second end, and a second edge secured to the cuff, the second edge having a first end, a second end, a first folded portion adjacent the first end, a second folded portion adjacent the second end, and an unfolded portion between the first and second folded portions. The first and second folded portions couple the leaflet to ones of the commissure features. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173900 | PROSTHETIC INSERT 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. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173901 | TISSUE SHAPING DEVICE - In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. Such tissue shaping device can include an expandable proximal anchor; a proximal anchor lock adapted to lock the proximal anchor in an expanded configuration; an expandable distal anchor; a distal anchor lock adapted to lock the distal anchor in an expanded configuration; and a connector disposed between the proximal anchor and the distal anchor, the connector having a substantially non-circular cross-section. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173902 | MULTI-PIECE MACHINE GRAFT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention encompass graft assemblies, and methods for their use and manufacture. An exemplary bone graft assembly includes first and second bone pieces having respective mating features which, when combined, define non-uniform press fit. Related embodiments encompass graft assemblies having enclosed or hidden mating features. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173903 | RAPID MANUFACTURING OF POROUS METAL PROSTHESES - An orthopaedic prosthesis and a method for rapidly manufacturing the same are provided. The orthopaedic prosthesis includes a solid bearing layer, a porous bone-ingrowth layer, and an interdigitating layer therebetween. A laser sintering technique is performed to manufacture the orthopaedic prosthesis. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173904 | BONE IMPLANTS FOR ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES AND CORRESPONDING METHODS - Implants and procedures for joint fusion make use of implants comprising cortical bone. The implants have lamellae that are generally aligned. In some embodiments, the implants can have indicia that indicate the alignment of the lamellae within the joint. In some embodiments, the implants comprise a plurality of implant elements, with the implant elements oriented so that the lamellae of the elements are aligned with each other. The implants can be inserted into a joint with the lamellae aligned across the joint to resist compression or deforming forces of the joint and to provide for improved implant strength. In some embodiments, the implants can be inserted into a joint over a pin and/or through a cannula to help guide the implant to the implant site within the joint. In some embodiments, the implants can be desirably formed from bone plugs harvested from long bones. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173905 | Intervertebral Implant - An intervertebral implant, particularly an intervertebral implant comprising local degradable hydroxyl apatite/metal block and based on a support mounting model of porous hydroxyl apatite with metal powders held for sintering and molding, guides osseous tissues to grow in porous metal and is steadily merged in upper and lower bones when the implanted hydroxyl apatite is gradually degraded in a certain period. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173906 | HUMERAL IMPLANT HAVING A FLOATING BEARING - An implant includes a fixed bearing, a floating bearing, and a coupling member. The fixed bearing defines a generally first spherical articulating surface and a stop. The floating bearing includes a second spherical articulating surface and a planar articulating bearing surface. The coupling member defines a bearing surface that translates relative to the planar articulating bearing surface. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173907 | IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. An implant may include abuse member that has at least two projections with a gap between the projections. The gap between the projections allows the implant to be implanted around another implanted component, such as around a bone screw of an acetabular shell. The implant may include a fixation element, such as a screw or a cement trough, on one or more projections to couple the implant to an implanted acetabular shell. The implant may also include timing marks to facilitate alignment with corresponding marks on another implanted component. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173908 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT STEM, ARTIFICIAL JOINT STEM COMPONENT, AND ARTIFICIAL JOINT STEM MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present invention provides an artificial joint stem, an artificial joint stem component, and an artificial joint stem manufacturing method with which the amount of labor required in manufacturing is reduced, the strength can be increased through the suppression of stress concentration, and the degree of freedom in the shape is high. A stem includes a stem body portion and a porous portion that has a porous body and is bonded to the stem body portion. The stem body portion has an insertion portion arranged to be inserted into a medullary cavity of a femur. The porous portion is a tubular standalone portion formed by stacking layers of a biocompatible metal powder, and is arranged so as to surround a proximal portion of the insertion portion. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173909 | HIGH PERFORMANCE KNEE PROSTHESES - Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes. Other surfaces can also be specially shaped to achieve similar results, preferably using iterative automated techniques that allow testing and iterative design taking into account a manageable set of major forces acting on the knee during normal functioning, together with information that is known about natural knee joint kinetics and kinematics. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173910 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTS - A surgical implant includes a rod or guide, initially deployed to the surgical site, over which segments are deployed, typically by sliding and advancing the segments along or over the rod or guide. The rod is typically of a predefined curvature, which defines the shape of the implant. The rod deflects or orients into this predefined curvature upon its deployment at the surgical site. A portion of the rod with the segments remains at the surgical site after the requisite procedure is performed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173911 | SHOCK ABSORBING, TOTAL DISC REPLACEMENT PROSTHETIC - Devices for implantation within a Functional Spinal Unit (FSU) that can provide up to six independent degrees of freedom from a neutral position are provided. Such devices can comprise two endplates, a nucleus, a sled, and an optional, elastic boot attached to the endplates and enclosing the contents of the device, namely, the nucleus. The sled on one end of the nucleus can be moveably attached to one of the endplates and a spherical cap affixed to the opposite end of the nucleus can be operably engaged with the other endplate. The endplates can provide outer surface features that allow fusion of the plates to the superior and inferior vertebrae of a FSU and can prevent expulsion of the device immediately after implanting. The nucleus can have compliant elements or can be rigid. It can comprise a tripartite construction of three elements of possibly different materials that can be fitted together, or it can be a single unified element or can be a material with graded mechanical moduli axially and radially. The endplates and nucleus can maintain connection through the sled and the extension of the central core. Additionally, one or more specialized rotational joint stops can be utilized to provide profile-closure of the spherical joint between the top endplate and the spherical cap. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173912 | SIX DEGREE SPINE STABILIZATION DEVICES AND METHODS - An implant stabilizes two adjacent bones of a joint, while enabling a natural kinematic relative movement of the bones. Support components are connected to each bone of the joint, and a flexible core is interposed between them. The core and at least one of the support components are provided with a smooth sliding surface upon which the core and support component may slide relative to each other, enabling a corresponding movement of the bones. The surfaces may have a mating curvature, to mimic a natural movement of the joint. The core is resilient, and may bend or compress, enabling the bones to move towards each other, and or to bend relative to each other. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173913 | Intervertebral Prosthesis or Disk Prosthesis - An intervertebral prosthesis or disk prosthesis comprising a front side, a rear side, an upper side which can be placed on the base plate of vertebral body, a lower side which can be placed on the base plate of a vertebral body, a right side, a left side, a cavity which can receive a fluid hydraulic osteocementum, an opening in the cavity and several outlets out from the cavity. The total of the transversal surfaces of the outlets S | 2015-06-25 |
20150173914 | 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. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173915 | SPINAL INTERBODY DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal interbody device, system and method can include an interbody device configured to stabilize or otherwise support adjacent vertebrae. The interbody device can include a central opening and can be shaped as a trapezoid as viewed from a position on the central axis located above a superior or upper surface of the interbody device. In addition, the upper surface of the interbody device can include at least one keel or spike to facilitate locking of the interbody device with adjacent vertebrae. The at least one spike can be removable and can be adjustable relative to the superior or inferior surface(s) when installed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173916 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173917 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT - An expandable implant device ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150173918 | Peripheral Neural Interface Via Nerve Regeneration to Distal Tissues - At least partial function of a human limb is restored by surgically removing at least a portion of an injured or diseased human limb from a surgical site of an individual and transplanting a selected muscle into the remaining biological body of the individual, followed by contacting the transplanted selected muscle, or an associated nerve, with an electrode, to thereby control a device, such as a prosthetic limb, linked to the electrode. Simulating proprioceptive sensory feedback from a device includes mechanically linking at least one pair of agonist and antagonist muscles, wherein a nerve innervates each muscle, and supporting each pair with a support, whereby contraction of the agonist muscle of each pair will cause extension of the paired antagonist muscle. An electrode is implanted in a muscle of each pair and electrically connected to a motor controller of the device, thereby simulating proprioceptive sensory feedback from the device. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173919 | Stents, Packaging, And Substances Used With Stents - Polymers have many positive properties which make them beneficial as a material used in a vascular—and neurovascular—implant, such as a stent. Stents comprising polymers, methods of making stents comprising polymers, packaging for stents, and adhesives, coatings and other materials used on stents are described. Also described are stents with flared ends having bends. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173920 | Eversible Branch Stent-Graft and Deployment Method - A method of deploying an eversible branch stent-graft includes deploying the eversible branch stent-graft into a main vessel such that a collateral opening in a main stent-graft of the eversible branch stent-graft is aligned with an ostium of a branch vessel emanating from the main vessel. A branch stent ring suture threaded though outer exposed crowns of an outer stent ring of the branch stent-graft is grasped and pulled through the collateral opening to evert the branch stent-graft into the branch vessel as a branch anchor suture is removed to release a protruding end of a branch stent-graft from a proximal end of the main stent-graft. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173921 | IMPLANT - The disclosure lies in the field of regenerative medicine and relates to an implant having a matrix material, and a method for manufacturing an implant having matrix material. The disclosure further relates to a crimped implant. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173922 | Vascular Prosthetic Delivery Device and Method of Use - Methods for delivering a vascular prosthesis to a treatment site of a subject include advancing the vascular prosthesis, rotating a proximal handle in a first direction about a handle body, shifting the position of a first locking component securing the proximal handle to the push rod from a first position to a second position, rotating the proximal handle in a second direction, releasing the proximal end of the prosthesis from the apex delivery device, shifting the second locking component to disengage the push rod from the handle body; and withdrawing the push rod and the guidewire catheter from within the prosthesis, thereby delivering the vascular prosthesis to the treatment site. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173923 | FENESTRATED PROSTHESIS - Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to endoluminal prostheses having one or more reinforced fenestrations therein. The one or more reinforced fenestrations can have improved sealing capabilities with respect to branch grafts deployed within the fenestrations, improved tear resistance and expandability, and improved pull-out resistance for branch grafts. In some embodiments, the endoluminal prosthesis can have a main graft body defining a flow lumen therethrough, a first opening passing through a wall of the main graft body, and a first support member supported by the main graft body and overlapping an edge of the first opening, the first support member being configured to at least increase the tear resistance of the main graft body adjacent to the first opening. The support member can be stitched or otherwise attached to the main graft adjacent to the fenestration. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173924 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLED ENDOLUMINAL FILTER DEPLOYMENT - A delivery catheter having one or more securement devices can be used to control deployment of an implant from the delivery catheter. The securement device can be outwardly biased to automatically release the implant, or the securement device can be user actuated. The securement device allows the implant to be recaptured and repositioned during deployment if desired. The delivery catheter can be telescoping which allows the length and diameter of the implant to be controlled during deployment. A pullback system can be used to control deployment of the implant from the delivery catheter. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173925 | DELIVERY DEVICE WITH AN EXTENSION SHEATH AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Methods for delivering and deploying an endovascular graft to the common and internal iliac arteries are described. A system including a pre-loaded delivery device with a releasably attached extension cannula and an extension sheath for use with such methods is also described. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173926 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR LIMITING THE MOVEMENT OF A JOINT DISPOSED BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND BODY PORTION - The present invention relates to an orthopaedic device ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150173927 | MULTI-PIECE JOINT GUARD - A protective patella guard adapted for use with a knee brace having upper and lower frame members. The protective patella guard including an upper cup element coupled to the upper frame member, a lower cup element coupled to the lower frame member, and an intermediate cup element operatively coupled to the upper cup element and lower cup element. The patella guard is transitional between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein a degree of overlap between the upper cup element, the lower cup element, and the intermediate cup element decreases as the patella guard transitions from the first configuration to the second configuration. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173928 | KNEE ORTHOSIS AND ORTHOTIC METHOD - A knee orthosis includes a medial tracking member and an inward tracking member. The medial tracking member includes a lateral element that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a lateral side of a patella, and is configured to cause the patella to track medially. The inward tracking member is configured to extend over the patella, and to apply an inward pressure against the patella, which may increase the contact surface area between patellofemoral articular tissue and an associated femoral trochlear groove. The inward tracking member may also be configured to provide continuous compressive force against the patella throughout a full extension or flexion motion of an associated knee. Orthotic methods for addressing patellofemoral joint disorders are also disclosed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173929 | CONTROLLABLE PASSIVE ARTIFICIAL KNEE - An exoskeleton ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150173930 | ANKLE SUPPORTS - An ankle support having a leg portion connected sidewardly and rearwardly to a foot portion by at least one elongate resilient C-shaped member extending vertically on at least one medial or lateral side of an Achilles tendon of a wearer, wherein the at least one C-shaped member opens forwardly around at least one medial or lateral malleoli of the wearer, and wherein the at least one C-shaped member is constructed and arranged to allow natural functional ankle movement in both dorsiflexion and plantar flexion with minimal impedance while controllably inhibiting rolling ankle movement in inversion or eversion. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173931 | BODY EXERCISE DEVICE - Body exercise device including: seat portion having a seat face; a pair of left and right airbags and/or a pair of front and rear airbags causing the seat face of the seat portion to be left-right or front-rear inclined; an air supply unit that supplies pressurized air to an airbag; air supply/discharge switching unit that switches between supplying air to and discharging air from an airbag; pressure detection unit that detects pressure in an airbag; and balance determination unit that, in a process of supplying air to or discharging air from the right and left or front and rear airbags according to the switching operation of the air supply/discharge switching unit, determines the left-right or front-rear balance state of the user based on a difference in pressure change in the pair of left and right airbags or the pair of front and rear airbags, detected by the pressure detection unit. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173932 | PELVIC TRAUMA DEVICE - A pelvic trauma device for emergency treatment of pelvic fracture includes two parallel elongated straps or belts that are connected, but are adjusted independently of each other. The two parallel belts include a lower belt and an upper belt. The two parallel belts are independently tensioned to provide: 1) pelvic fracture stabilization (lower belt); and 2) compression over the sacrum and anterior abdomen (upper belt). | 2015-06-25 |
20150173933 | GOGGLE BREATHING SYSTEM - Provided is a goggle kit including a goggle clip attachable to the goggle frame, and a corresponding nose element, which adheres to the user's nose. The nose element and the goggle clip are configured to be detachably engageable therewith, such that when the nose element is placed on the user's nose and the goggle is placed over the user's eyes, the goggle clip and nose element may be engaged with each other, thereby urging the nasal opening of the user to dilate. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173934 | BREATHING SYSTEM - A breathing system is provided which enhances the ability of a user to breathe through the user's nasal passageways. The breathing system generally includes a bridge member and a pair of nasal appliques which are attachable to the lateral portions of the user's nose. The bridge member is positionable adjacent the appliques to activate the system and impart a dilating force onto the user's nose. The system may be deactivated by removing the bridge member from the appliques, and thereby removing the dilating force from the user's nose. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173935 | ORAL ORTHOSES AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Orthoses, screening kits, and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. An orthosis ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150173936 | UPPER EXTREMITY IMMOBILIZER - A shoulder immobilizer has a pair of resilient cushions in an L-configuration. A resilient elbow cushion is generally perpendicular to a body cushion that fits under the shoulder of a user. The elbow cushion provides rearward cushioning of the elbow, particularly in sleep positions of a user. A pair of tangent belts support the cushions. A torso belt surrounds a portion of a user's torso and is adhered to second or back sides of the two cushions. An elbow belt surrounds a portion of a user's elbow and is adhered to a second or back side of the elbow cushion at one end and fastened to the torso belt at an opposite end. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173937 | NOVEL TUBING VALVE AND USES THEREOF - A tubing valve is provided, including a valve body; a valve stem configured to be inserted into the valve body; and a valve tip configured to be inserted and fixed into the valve stem on its top part after it is positioned inside the valve body and to provide a holding position to a tube on its bottom side, wherein the tubing valve is opened upon pushing the valve tip and closed upon pulling said tube off the valve tip. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173938 | OSTOMY BAG WITH A COMPACTED SHEATH - There is provided a disposable ostomy bag assembly ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150173940 | METHOD OF PROFILE HEATSEALING - This application relates to a method of covering a pessary device for relief of female incontinence with an overwrap. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of conforming the overwrap to the pessary device using a profile seal. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173941 | FORCED AIR TEMPERATURE REGULATING PAD WITH TRIPLE-LAYER TECHNOLOGY - A temperature regulating pad having an air-permeable top layer, a perforated middle layer, and a bottom layer. The perforated middle layer is located between the top layer and the bottom layer. The top layer and the perforated middle layer delimit an upper airspace and the perforated middle layer and the bottom layer delimit a lower airspace. Forced air is received into the lower airspace and flows from the lower airspace into the upper airspace through the perforated middle layer, exiting the air-permeable top layer into an external airspace the said top layer. The pad may be placed on an underlying support surface on which a patient rests. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173942 | THERMOTHERAPEUTIC PAD WITH BEADS IN TEXTURED ENVELOPE - A thermotherapeutic pad includes a sealed envelope having a top layer of plastic and a bottom layer of textured plastic. The top layer of plastic and the bottom layer of textured plastic can be heat-sealed together. The bottom layer of textured plastic has an outer textured surface and is more thermally insulative than the top layer of plastic. A plurality of gel beads and liquid are contained inside the sealed envelope. The bottom layer of the pad can be placed against the skin or clothing to provide thermal therapy. Baffles can be provided inside the sealed envelope to promote even distribution of gel beads. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173943 | METHODS FOR TREATING A LUNG - A method for treating the lung during an acute episode of reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as an asthma attack. The method comprises transferring energy to an airway wall of an airway such that a diameter of the airway is increased. The energy may be transferred to the airway wall prior to, during or after an asthma attack. The energy may be transferred in an amount sufficient to temporarily or permanently increase the diameter of the airway. The method may be performed while the airway is open, closed or partially closed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173944 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT TIP - A surgical instrument for treating a medical condition of a patient includes a protruding tool and a body assembly carrying the protruding tool. The body assembly includes a plurality of flexible claws and a locking ring moveable along the flexible claws between a locked position and an unlocked position. A main body forms a hand grip portion and includes an engagement interface portion configured to cooperate with the flexible claws to secure the body assembly to the main body when the locking ring is in the locked position. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173945 | PORTABLE MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR EYE DROP MEDICATION REGIMENT - Systems and methods for medication management are provided. Some embodiments provide for a portable medication management and monitoring system for eye drop instillation in ocular chronic conditions. At least one embodiment includes a device having one or more of the following elements: (a) a jacket that goes around an eye drop bottle; (b) tactile sensors to detect the user's fingers and generate data to activate the system; (c) motion sensors to detect the motion of the medication bottle when it is grabbed and moved by the user; (d) a wireless communication module to send and receive data to a computer and portable communication devices; and/or (e) a compartment for holding the electronic components. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173946 | Method and Apparatus for Calculating a Laser Shot File for Use in an Excimer Laser - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for calculating a laser shot file for use in an excimer laser comprising the steps of providing information with respect to a desired ablation profile, calculating the shot density of the desired ablation profile, using a cost function for placing laser shots of the excimer laser on grid positions wherein a threshold value is determined based on the calculated shot density of the desired ablation profile. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173947 | Variable Stiffness Cannula and Methods for a Surgical System - Described herein is an apparatus for treatment of an ocular condition of a patient, comprising a hollow elongate member sized to penetrate an eye of the patient and including a body portion, a distal tip, and a lumen extending though both. The body portion includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a first diameter, and defines longitudinal axis. The distal tip extends from the distal end of the body portion and is arranged to treat tissue in the eye. The distal tip includes an inner tube defining the lumen in part, an outer sheath surrounding the inner tube, and a second diameter. The distal tip is configured to transition between a first rigid orientation and a second less rigid orientation. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173948 | Tissue-Sensing Vitrectomy Surgical Systems and Methods - A device for removing a tissue from an eye of a patient is disclosed, comprising a housing, a cutter, and an actuator. The cutter comprises an outer cutting tube coupled to the housing, an outer port formed in the outer cutting tube, an inner cutting tube slidable along the longitudinal axis within the outer cutting tube between a retracted position proximal to the outer port and an extended position distal to the outer port, and a tissue sensor positioned on the cutter and configured to measure a characteristic of the tissue received within the outer port to identify when nontarget tissue enters the outer port. The actuator within the housing is configured to reciprocate the inner cutting member between the retracted position and the extended position to open and close the outer port and cut the tissue. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173949 | SONOLYSIS METHOD - Devices, systems, kits and methods for ocular ultrasound are provided having therapeutic and/or diagnostic applications. In one aspect, an ultrasound probe, such as an ocular probe for use in sonolysis, is disclosed that is for use in the eye and is configured to provide ultrasound with a frequency of between about 1.0 and about 3.0 MHz and with a mechanical index of between about 0.2 and about 0.6 MI. The probes, kits and systems are configured for delivery of ultrasound to the eye to activate microbubbles located at a site of a blockage within an ocular blood vessel to improve blood flow to an area of the eye. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173950 | Apparatus And Method For Phacoemulsification - Apparatus and methods for phacoemulsification combine a phacoemulsification needle having an offset feature with a handpiece capable of producing longitudinal motion to create a hybrid phacoemulsification effect that is more efficient than conventional longitudinal handpiece-needle combinations and has been demonstrated under certain conditions to be more efficient than needles used with handpieces providing torsional motion. The phacoemulsification needle is of the type having a hollow passageway that terminates in a straight needle tip formed off-axis from the passageway, allowing the needle tip to move eccentrically when the needle is subjected to torsional or longitudinal vibratory motion. The tip may be flared or may be coextensive with the needle body. The tip may also be angled with respect to the needle body. The aspiration passageway formed through the needle body may be positioned or shaped to be off-axis from the needle body axis. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173951 | LACRIMAL FILLER - A biomaterial mass is inserted through a punctum into a canaliculus in the lacrimal outflow system with a syringe. The mass has an outer cross section that is less than the inner cross section of the canaliculus. The mass absorbs liquid to swell to form a lacrimal filler or sealing mechanism. The lacrimal filler has an external cross section that conforms to the internal cross section of the canaliculus and a soft outer surface relative to the surrounding tissues to prevent erosion of the canaliculus lining. The lacrimal filler forms an occlusion that prevents the outflow of liquid through the lacrimal outflow system to retain tears within the eye to maintain eye lubrication and wetness. The mass and syringe are provided in kit with a rubber stopper and, optionally, a punctal dilator, an injecting catheter, and an enzyme for dissolving or degrading the lacrimal filler at a later time. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173952 | LASER TREATMENT APPARATUS - Operations of a laser treatment apparatus are facilitated. A laser treatment apparatus of an embodiment includes an illumination system, observation system, irradiation system, illumination-area changing part, irradiation-condition setting part and controller. The illumination system illuminates an eye fundus. The observation system is used for observing the fundus illuminated. The irradiation system irradiates aiming light of a preset pattern and treatment light consisting of laser light of a pattern determined based on the preset pattern onto the fundus. The illumination-area changing part is used for changing an illumination area of the fundus by the illumination system. The irradiation-condition setting part sets irradiation condition of the aiming light and/or treatment light from the irradiation system. The controller controls the illumination-area changing part based on the set irradiation condition to change the illumination area. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173953 | PROTECTION MASK - A protection mask includes a frame having two slits in two ends thereof and a tongue is located in each slit. Two temples extend backward from the two ends of the frame. A connection rod is located at the middle portion of the frame. A connector is connected to the connection rod and has a C-clip which has a notch. A protrusion extends from the connector and has a groove defined in the outside thereof. A nose pad is connected to the connection rod and has a snapping portion which is engaged with the notch of the connector. The snapping portion has a snapping slot. A protection member has an insertion slot with which the protrusion of the connector is engaged. Two connection slots are respectively defined in two ends of the protection member. The two tongues are engaged with the two connection slots. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173954 | APPARATUS FOR ASPIRATING, IRRIGATING AND CLEANSING WOUNDS - An apparatus for cleansing wounds in which irrigant fluid from a reservoir connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are recirculated by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing. The cleansing means (which may be a single-phase, e.g. microfiltration, system or a two-phase, e.g. dialytic system) removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The dressing and a method of treatment using the apparatus. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173955 | FLEXIBLE MOUNT CONVERTER FOR FABRICATING ABSORBENT ARTICLES - The present disclosure relates to a flexible mount converter and method for manufacturing and/or assembling various components of absorbent articles. The flexible mount converter has improved flexibility, adaptability, and re-configurability over current converting lines. The flexible mount converter typically comprises a combination of the following components: a base supporting a horizontal rail mount system, two or more modular unit operations, access guarding associated with the flexible mount converter. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173956 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING ABSORBENT ARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173957 | Methods and Apparatuses for Making Absorbent Articles Having Contoured Belts - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for assembling disposable pant diapers having contoured elastic belts. During the assembly process, opposing end regions of chassis are connected with the elastic belts in the form of first and second continuous elastic laminates. The chassis are then folded to place the elastic laminates into a facing relationship. The inner longitudinal edges of one or both the elastic laminates are then cut to define a contoured shape. Discrete pieces of trim material may be removed from one or both the elastic laminates, and the first and second continuous elastic laminates are cut in the cross direction to form discrete pant diapers. In some configurations, a single knife both removes the trim material and cuts the elastic laminates in cross direction. And in some configurations, a first knife removes the trim material and a second knife cuts the elastic laminates in cross direction. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173958 | ARTICLE WITH TACKIFIER-FREE ADHESIVE - Disposable absorbent articles assembled from a collection of components using an adhesive consisting essentially of an amorphous polyolefin composition comprising more than 40% 1-butene and a second amorphous polymer comprising at least one butane monomer, the polymer having a molecular weight (MW | 2015-06-25 |
20150173959 | ABSORBENT PADS COMPRISING ZONES OF DIFFERENTIAL ABSORBENT CAPACITY - An folded absorbent sanitary pad having a higher basis weight of superabsorbent polymer in correspondence with the folding lines which helps reducing the risk of side leakage. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173960 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH TEAR RESISTANT FILM - A disposable absorbent article that includes an elastic film material. The elastic film resists the growth of a tear and include an SEEPS block copolymer having a T | 2015-06-25 |
20150173961 | BONDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for mechanically bonding substrates together. The apparatus comprises a bonding roll comprising a base surface and plurality of nubs extending from the base surface, each of the plurality of nubs comprising: a sidewall; a bonding surface; and a shoulder connecting the sidewall to the bonding surface. The shoulder comprises a single chamfer or a radius to, inter alia, reduce tearing of the substrates. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173962 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING ABSORBENT ARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173963 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING ABSORBENT ARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173964 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING ABSORBENT ARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173965 | MODULAR UNIT OPERATIONS FOR A FLEXIBLE MOUNT CONVERTER - The present disclosure relates to modular unit operations designed for a flexible mount converter and methods for manufacturing and/or assembling various components of absorbent articles. The modular unit operation comprises a modular frame comprising a transformation portion. A drive portion is joined to the drive side of the modular frame, wherein the drive portion is joined without belts and pulleys. The modular unit operations are preferably standardized, configurable, re-usable, re-configurable, and stackable. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173966 | TAMPON AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - Tampons that provide a balance of adequate absorption with sufficient expansion properties during absorption and a relatively small initial diameter for comfortable insertion are provided. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173967 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING ONE OR MORE COLORED AREAS - An absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core comprising a core wrap enclosing absorbent material comprising a superabsorbent polymer. The absorbent core comprises one or more substantially absorbent material free areas through which a portion of the top side of the core wrap is attached to a portion of the bottom side of the core wrap. The top side of the core wrap is at least colored in the portion attached by one or more core wrap bonds to the portion of the bottom side of the core wrap so that the color of the top side of the core wrap forms one or more colored areas visible from the exterior of the article. When the absorbent material swells, the core wrap bonds at least partially opens and the colored areas become less visible from the exterior of the article. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173968 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING CHANNEL-FORMING AREAS AND WETNESS INDICATOR - An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core having at least two longitudinally extending channel-forming areas and a wetness indicator. The core wrap comprises a top side and a bottom side, which are attached to each other through areas substantially free of absorbent material, so that when the absorbent material swells upon absorption of a liquid the core wrap forms channels along these areas substantially free of absorbent material. The wetness indicator is placed between the channel-forming areas or between at least one channel-forming area and at least one longitudinally extending side edge of the article, as seen for the exterior of the article. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173969 | EXTRA-PROTECTION PADS AND RELATED METHODS - Extra-protection fins and pads, and methods of making and using extra-protection fins and pads are disclosed. The extra-protection fins and pads of the present invention comprise a first triangular face, a second triangular face attached and/or connected to the first triangular face at an angle thereby forming a front apex and a top apex, wherein the fins are configured such that the front apex catches and/or absorbs the menstrual and/or other vaginal fluids first, and the extra-protection fin fills backwards toward the top apex, thus preventing unwanted, embarrassing and annoying leakage onto clothing or bedding during periods of heavy flow and/or when lying down. The extra-protection fin may also comprise a third triangular face attached and/or connected to the first and second triangular faces, wherein a vertex of the third triangular face contacts and/or is connected to the first and second triangular faces at the top apex. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173970 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A CLEFTED TOPSHEET - An absorbent article comprising a topsheet and laterally extending wings is disclosed. The topsheet having a plurality of clefts is disclosed. The plurality of clefts of the first type can be formed by urging discrete portions of the topsheet in a first direction and the plurality of clefts of the second type are formed by urging discrete portions of the topsheet in a second direction that is different than the first direction. The first or second plurality of clefts can be positioned proximate to a wing or flap of the absorbent article. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173971 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin or incontinence pad has longitudinal side edges, transversal end edges, a fluid permeable topsheet, a fluid impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core located between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first absorbent layer having an opening extending therethrough and a fluid flow control structure located between said first absorbent layer and said backsheet. The first absorbent layer has a longitudinal front portion and a longitudinal back portion and a narrow transversal transition located between said front portion and said back portion. The width of the narrow transversal transition is 50-75% of the widest transversal width of the front portion of the first absorbent layer and 20-50% of the longitudinal length of the opening is located in the front portion of the first absorbent layer. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173972 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article is provided with a central elastic material for positioning in a state in which it is extended in the front/rear direction in the outer direction in relation to an absorbent body, and an elastic material cover sheet which abuts the outer direction side surface of the central elastic material. The elastic material cover sheet covers an extension region where the central elastic material is positioned in an extended state, and a non-extension region where the central elastic material is positioned in a non-extended state. An adhesive agent for fixing in the extended state is coated onto the central elastic material of the extension region. An adhesive agent is coated onto at least the non-extension region of the outer direction side surface of the elastic material cover sheet, and the adhesive agent coated onto the outer direction side surface penetrates to the inner direction side surface of the elastic material cover sheet. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173973 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING AN ACTIVATED REGION - An absorbent article may comprise at least one abdominal stretch panel, and an absorbent assembly comprising an absorbent core. The chassis may comprise a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, a front waist region comprising a front waist edge, a back waist region comprising a back waist edge, a crotch region between the waist regions, laterally opposing side edges extending between the front waist edge and the back waist edge, an exterior surface, and an interior surface to which the absorbent assembly is attached. The chassis may further comprise a shaped attachment region disposed in one or both of the front and back waist regions of the article. The shaped attachment pattern region may overlap the portion of the chassis where the at least one abdominal stretch panel is disposed, and wherein the attachment pattern region overlaps a portion of the absorbent assembly. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173975 | NONWOVEN, SHEET FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLE, AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a nonwoven comprising: a first fiber layer comprising a first core/sheath composite fiber having three-dimensional crimp, which is composed of a sheath component comprising linear low density polyethylene, and a core component comprising thermoplastic resin having a high melting point, and the center of gravity of the core component being offset from the center of gravity of the fiber; a second fiber layer comprising a second core/sheath composite fiber having three-dimensional crimp, which is composed of a sheath component comprising high density polyethylene, a core component comprising thermoplastic resin having a high melting point, the center of gravity of the core component being offset from the center of gravity of the fiber; wherein at least a portion of the first and the second core/sheath composite fibers is thermal bonded via the sheath components of the first and the second core/sheath composite fibers | 2015-06-25 |
20150173976 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH HIGH QUALITY INK JET IMAGE PRODUCED AT LINE SPEED - A mass produced absorbent article having an image of a quality that is commercially acceptable. The image is produced by ink jet printheads applying ink to a web moving at high speed under the jets in the course of manufacturing the article. The image is printed at low resolution but is characterized in part by a higher coverage area ratio and brightness. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173977 | ABSORBENT CORES HAVING CHANNEL-FORMING AREAS AND C-WRAP SEALS - Substantially planar absorbent core comprising at least 80% and up to 100% by weight of superabsorbent polymer as absorbent material on an absorbent material deposition area and a core wrap. The absorbent material deposition area comprises at least one absorbent material-free channel-forming areas through which the top and bottom substrates of the core wrap are bonded together. An auxiliary glue is applied directly at least to the inner surface of the first substrate on an auxiliary glue application area. The auxiliary glue application area is smaller than the absorbent material deposition area and the core comprises at least one C-wrap seal along at least one edge, in particular along the two longitudinally extending edges of the core. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173978 | ABSORBENT PADS COMPRISING ZONES OF DIFFERENTIAL ABSORBENT CAPACITY - An absorbent sanitary pad with side flaps having a higher basis weight of superabsorbent polymer in correspondence with the wings end points which helps reducing side leakage. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173979 | ABSORBENT PADS COMPRISING ZONES OF DIFFERENTIAL ABSORBENT CAPACITY - An folded absorbent sanitary pad having a lower basis weight of superabsorbent polymer in correspondence with the folding lines which helps reducing the stiffness of the article caused by the folding lines. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173980 | DISPOSABLE WORN ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An article including: an absorbent body including two liquid-permeable non-woven fabric sheets bonded together at bonded portions in a predetermined pattern, and a plurality of granular particles placed therebetween separately in each of a plurality of placement areas partitioned from one another in the predetermined pattern; and a non-liquid-permeable back sheet placed on a non-skin-contact surface of the absorbent body, wherein: a liquid-permeable sheet is placed so as to cover an entire surface of the non-woven fabric sheet on a skin-contact surface side; and an easily-breakable portion capable of being broken when the granular particles absorb a bodily fluid to swell is formed in placement areas on at least one non-woven fabric sheet. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173981 | FASTENERS - The invention relates to fasteners comprising a flexible planar backing provided with a fastening element on its upper side and/or on its lower side, wherein the fastener consists of at least one generally Y-shaped one-piece section defined by two opposing arms, which are separated from each other by a recess, and by a third arm joined to the two opposing arms and extending away from said recess, wherein the shape and size of said third arm correspond to the shape and size of said recess. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173982 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH COMPOUND MATERIAL WEB - A closure element comprising a composite web comprising: a nonwoven web; an elastically extensible film strip joined to the top surface of the nonwoven web; a nonwoven material disposed on top of the film strip; and a strip of a fastening material disposed on top of the nonwoven web, wherein the nonwoven material overlaps the edges of the strip of fastening material and the strip of fastening material at its edges overlapped by the nonwoven material has projections which extend into the nonwoven material, as well as absorbent articles that include closure elements. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173983 | EMERGENCY VEHICLE PATIENT TRANSPORT SYSTEM - Emergency vehicle patient transport systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, an emergency vehicle patient transport system includes: a loading passage providing access to an interior of an emergency vehicle; one or more tracks coupled to a floor of the emergency vehicle, a ceiling of the emergency vehicle, a wall of the emergency vehicle or combinations thereof wherein, a travel path is delineated by the one or more tracks; and a chair slidingly engaged with the one or more tracks, and vertically positioned between the floor and the ceiling. The chair locks in one or more set positions. And, the one or more set positions are selected from a group consisting of an airway care position, an extended airway care position, a procedural care position, a responder position, a patient care position, and a patient load position. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173984 | VEHICLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT - The present invention provides a compact wheelchair lift mechanism useable within a relatively small vehicle cabin space, such as a pickup truck with an extended cabin. The wheelchair lift includes a lateral actuator and a vertical actuator that cooperate to move a wheelchair support laterally in and out of a vehicle cabin and vertically between the cabin floor and the ground. The vehicle includes a lowered floor for expanding the vertical opening available to the lift, wheelchair, and vehicle occupant. The lift is positioned within the vehicle cabin such that no loss of seating capacity results from the installation of the lift. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173985 | ANTI-TIP SYSTEM FOR A POWER WHEELCHAIR - An anti-tip system is provided for improving the stability of a powered vehicle, such as a powered wheelchair. The vehicle includes a drive-train assembly pivotally mounted to a main structural frame. A suspension system biases the drive-train assembly and its connected anti-tip wheel to a predetermined resting position. The drive-train assembly bi-directionally rotates about a pivot in response to torque applied to or acceleration forces on the vehicle. A linkage arrangement is provided and is characterized by a suspension arm pivotally mounting to the main structural frame about a pivot at one end thereof and an anti-tip wheel at the other end. The linkage may further include at least one link operable to transfer the bi-directional displacement of the drive-train assembly to the suspension arm. The link may include a bell crank member and/or may be resiliently compressible. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173986 | DEVICES FOR ENABLING MOVEMENT OF A WHEELCHAIR ON STAIRS AND A WHEELCHAIR INCLUDING THE DEVICES - A device comprising: a hollow sleeve; and a leg slidable in the sleeve; the leg having a retracted position in the sleeve and an extended position in the sleeve, the leg having one or more auxiliary wheels or a continuous track at an end of the leg; the device being configured for attachment to a wheelchair between a front wheel of the wheelchair and a back wheel of the wheelchair. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173987 | WHEELCHAIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM COMPRISING OF AN ENCASED SET OF SPRINGS WITH A DAMPER, AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING STABILITY - A wheelchair suspension system which includes two springs with at least one damper and a central movable component that attaches to a wheel on a wheelchair. The damper is positioned in the center of at least one of the two springs and resists sudden force acting against the wheelchair with the two springs, the central movable component moves either in an upward or downward direction when there is force acting on it from both the springs and damper or by the uneven terrain. The wheelchair suspension apparatus will create greater stability for the entire wheelchair and increase the comfort of the user. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173988 | CARE METHOD AND CARE ROBOT USED THEREIN - A care method and a care robot that can simplify care and reduce the burden on a caregiver, in particular the burden on the caregiver during the transfer of a care receiver. A sheet is spread out on top of a bed, and the care receiver is laid on the sheet. The sheet is formed so that both ends thereof have parts to be held that are held by arms of a robot. The robot and the arms are positioned relative to the care receiver, and the robot is moved towards the bed so that the arms hold the parts to be held. The arms are raised by a predetermined distance, and when the arms are in the raised state, the robot is moved away from the bed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173989 | CASKETS OR COFFINS - A coffin or container that can be erected or assembled from a substantially knock down or flat state, which includes: a primary tension panel; a pair of side panels; and a pair of end panels; wherein, in an assembled form, an end of each said side panel is releasably attached to each end panel via complementary engaging features on each side panel to define a substantially quadrilateral wall, such that said primary tension panel, when located substantially within said wall, places at least said side panels in tension to thereby retain said primary tension panel within said wall and define, at least in part, a cavity. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173990 | Viewing Coffin - A viewing coffin is provided that can support a deceased individual and provide a means of viewing the same without opening the coffin door. The coffin comprises a substantially rectangular structure with an open upper and a coffin door thereover. The coffin door includes an upper portion that comprises a transparent surface. The upper portion is configured to be disposed over the upper body of an individual within the coffin for viewing purposes. The coffin door further comprises a channel disposed within the door and below the upper portion. A slidable lid is provided within the channel that can be operably deployed over the transparent surface to shroud the individual therein. In this way, the lid provides a means to allow viewing of the individual, while the transparent surface separates the body from the ambient environment. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173991 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT - Exemplary methods and systems can be provided for resurfacing of skin that include formation of a plurality of small holes, e.g., having widths greater than about 0.2 mm and less than about 0.7 mm or 0.5 mm, using a mechanical apparatus. Compressive and/or tensile forces can then be applied to the treated region of skin as the damage heals to facilitate hole closure, and provide enhanced and/or directional shrinkage of the treated skin area. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173992 | FORCE FEEDBACK TYPE COMPLAINT ORTHOTIC DEVICE - A Force feedback type compliant orthotic device includes a fixing base, driving unit, first limb supporting unit, and second limb supporting unit. The driving unit has a motor disposed at the fixing base and an output shaft connected to the motor. The output shaft is inserted into a joint base to connect with a resilience unit. The first limb supporting unit has a first supporting element fixed at the fixing base and a first electromyographic signal sensor disposed at the first supporting element. The second limb supporting unit has a second supporting element disposed at the joint base and a second electromyographic signal sensor disposed at the second supporting element. The motor generates appropriate auxiliary power according to the sensing result of the first and second electromyographic signal sensors, such that the first and second supporting elements move relative to each other precisely. | 2015-06-25 |