29th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220226055 | ARTICULABLE JOINTS FOR SURGICAL TOOL END EFFECTORS - A robotic surgical tool includes an elongate shaft, an end effector arranged at a distal end of the shaft and including opposing first and second jaws, an articulable wrist that interposes the end effector and the distal end and includes one or more articulation joints, at least one guiding component arranged within a central portion of the wrist, and a knife rod extending through and supported by the at least one guiding component and terminating at a knife. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226056 | DRIVE CABLE ACCUMULATION SYSTEMS FOR ROBOTIC SURGICAL TOOLS - A robotic surgical tool includes a handle providing a drive input, an elongate shaft extendable through the handle and having an end effector arranged at a distal end of the shaft, and an accumulator system housed within the handle and operatively coupled to the drive input such that actuation of the drive input operates the accumulator system. At least one drive cable is threaded through the accumulator system and extends distally along the shaft, wherein operation of the accumulator system acts on the at least one drive cable to operate the end effector. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226057 | SURGICAL TOOLS WITH PROXIMALLY MOUNTED, CABLE BASED ACTUATION SYSTEMS - A robotic surgical tool includes an elongate shaft extendable through a handle providing a drive input, a drive cable extending along a portion of the shaft and having a proximal end anchored to the shaft proximal to the handle and a distal end anchored to the shaft distal to the handle, an actuation system housed within the handle and operatively coupled to the drive input such that actuation of the drive input operates the actuation system, and a toggle mechanism arranged at a proximal end of the shaft and actuatable to close or open opposing jaws of an end effector arranged at a distal end of the shaft. The drive cable is threaded through portions of the actuation system and the toggle mechanism such that operation of the actuation system acts on the drive cable and thereby actuates the toggle mechanism to close or open the opposing jaws. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226058 | ROBOTIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH DRIVE BELT SHAFT INSERTION - A robotic surgical tool includes a handle, an elongate shaft extended through the handle, and an actuation system housed within the handle and including a drive belt extending along a portion of the shaft and having a distal end anchored to the shaft distal to the handle and a proximal end anchored to the shaft proximal to the handle, and a drive gear mounted to the handle to receive the drive belt. Operating the actuation system rotates the drive gear to drive the drive belt and thereby cause z-axis translation of the shaft through the handle. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226059 | MULTI-FUNCTON ACTUATION AND ARTICULATION END EFFECTORS - A robotic surgical tool includes a shaft extendable through a handle, an end effector arranged at a distal end of the shaft and including a first and second jaws providing first and second jaw extension, a plurality of drive members extending along the shaft and actuatable by the handle, and an articulable wrist interposing the end effector and the distal end. The wrist includes a proximal clevis, a distal clevis rotatably coupled to the proximal clevis, first and second pulleys rotatably mounted to the distal clevis, the first jaw extension being pinned to the first pulley and the second jaw extension being pinned to the second pulley, and a linkage mounted to the jaws. The plurality of drive members terminate at the first and second pulleys and are antagonistically operable to open and close the jaws and articulate the end effector in pitch and yaw. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226060 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The present application discloses a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an end effector, a connecting assembly, and a tip driving unit. The connecting assembly includes a plurality of connecting units connected in sequence, and the end effector is connected to the connecting assembly. The tip driving unit includes a flexible rod and a driving wire, the driving wire extends out of the flexible rod and is connected to the end effector. The flexible rod extends through the connecting assembly, and at least one end of the flexible rod is a free end. Due to the flexible rod, friction of the driving wire in a moving state can be reduced, thereby a life of the driving wire can be prolonged, and an accurate movement of the driving wire can be maintained. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226061 | ROBOTIC MICROSURGICAL ASSEMBLY - A robotic surgical assembly includes a slave manipulator connected to a surgical instrument. A jointed subassembly includes at least first, second and third links. The first and second links are associated in a first joint providing a degree of freedom between the first link and the second link. The second and third links are associated in a second joint providing a degree of freedom between the second link and the third link. The surgical instrument includes a tendon for moving a degree of freedom; the tendon including a tendon distal portion secured to the third link. The first link and/or the second link includes a tendon contact surface on which the tendon slides remaining in contact with the tendon contact surface, defining one or more sliding paths on the tendon contact surface. The sum of all sliding paths defines a total winding angle of at least 120°. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226062 | SERVICE LIFE MANAGEMENT FOR AN INSTRUMENT OF A ROBOTIC SURGERY SYSTEM - A robotic surgery system is disclosed that can include an instrument including an operational tool coupled to a positioner and an input device configured to generate input signals in response to manipulation by an operator representing a desired spatial positioning of the tool within a tool workspace including extents corresponding to physical movement limitations for the positioner. A processor can be configured to receive the input signals and process the signals to determine the desired spatial positioning. The processor can be configured to initiate a movement management function in response to a determination that the desired spatial positioning would result in a movement of the positioner associated with a potential service life reduction for the instrument. The processor can be configured to generate drive signals for movement of the positioner in response to a determination that the desired spatial positioning is not associated with a potential reduction in service life. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226063 | LASER POINTER DEVICE FOR USE IN A LAPROSCOPIC SURGERY PROCEDURE - A laser pointer device for use in a laparoscopic surgery procedure using an optical device is disclosed and has: a laser for pointing a laparoscopic surgery target; a fitting for attaching the laser to the optical device; and a user-operated controlled switch for remotely activating the laser pointer wherein the laser fitting is detachable from the optical device. The laser fitting can include at least one fixation point for attaching to the optical device. The switch can be arranged for being coupled to a handle of the optical device. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226064 | VIDEO GLASSES FOR USE WITH A STEREOSCOPIC MICROSCOPE FOR MICROSURGICAL PROCEDURES ON PATIENTS - The invention relates to video glasses and a stereoscopic microscope with video glasses for use in microsurgical procedures. The video glasses comprise a support device configured to fasten the video glasses to a head of a user, an image display unit for outputting images, a joint with a rotational axis, which connects the support device with the image display unit rotationally about the rotational axis between an operating position, in which the image display unit is arranged in front of the eyes of the user and images can be displayed to the user, and a rest position, in which the image display unit is arranged upwards out of the visual field of the user, and a locking device. The locking device comprises a latching device and a catch arranged to let the latching device upon rotation in a rotational direction about the rotational axis engage the catch in a holding position and to release the latching device from the catch upon further rotation in the rotational direction, and wherein a rotation in the opposite rotational direction beyond the holding position is impeded as long as the latching device is engaged in the catch. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226065 | Camera System for Healthcare - A camera system for medical use may include an image signal processor; at least one head-mounted camera assembly that includes a camera module, where the camera module includes an inertial sensor connected to the image signal processor, a time-of-flight sensor connected to the image signal processor, an image sensor connected to the image signal processor, and a liquid lens positioned relative to the image sensor such that the image sensor collects light from the liquid lens; and a hub connected to the image signal processor. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226066 | Formulation for Gastrointestinal Marking - An ink formulation for gastrointestinal tattooing includes water, carbon black, and hyaluronic acid. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226067 | DIRECTIONAL STIMULATION LEADS AND METHODS - Systems, methods and devices for delivering stimulating energy with a lead are disclosed. One method includes inserting a lead for cardiac therapy into an intercostal space of a patient and proximate to a lateral margin of the patient's sternum (the lead having a distal end configured to transmit therapeutic electrical pulses from a pulse generator to the heart), advancing the distal end of the lead through the intercostal space, and coupling a proximal end of the lead to the pulse generator for delivery of therapeutic electrical pulses for pacing or defibrillation of the heart. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226068 | TISSUE LOCALIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Tissue localization devices and methods of localizing tissue using tissue localization devices are disclosed. The tissue localization device can comprise a handle comprising a delivery control, a delivery needle extending out from the handle, and a localization element within the delivery needle. The localization element can be deployed out of the delivery needle or retracted back into the delivery needle when the delivery control is translated in a first direction or a second direction, respectively. The localization element can be coupled to a flexible tracking wire. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226069 | PATIENT MARKER - The present invention relates to a patient marker ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226070 | CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA TREATMENT DEVICES AND DELIVERY - Methods and apparatuses for use in medical procedures are disclosed. Some implementations may include a medical procedure guide that can overlay portions of anatomy of a patient. The guide may include alignment markings to facilitate proper placement, procedure markings to facilitate determination of a position at which to commence a medical procedure, and/or imaging markers incorporated within the guide to facilitate commencement or completion of the medical procedure in conjunction with imaging. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226071 | ILLUMINATING INSTRUMENT FOR DIAGNOSTICS, SURGERY OR THERAPY - The present invention relates to an illuminating instrument ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226072 | HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR DENTAL CONTRA-ANGLE HAND-PIECE AND DENTAL CONTRA-ANGLE HAND-PIECE - A head assembly for a dental contra-angle hand-piece and a dental contra-angle hand-piece are provided. The head assembly includes a hand-piece main body, a reversing valve movably connected to the hand-piece main body, and an inner water tube connected to the hand-piece main body, wherein the hand-piece main body is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel independent from each other, the first flow channel is configured to be in communication with a liquid outlet of a motor, and the second flow channel is configured to be in communication with an external pipeline; the reversing valve is provided with a confluence channel, the reversing valve is configured to enable, when moving relative to the hand-piece main body, the first flow channel and the second flow channel to alternatively be in communication with the inner water pipe through the confluence channel. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226073 | CONTROLLING MOTION OF MAGNETICALLY-DRIVEN MICROSCOPIC PARTICLES - Devices, systems and methods for controlling motion of magnetic-driven nanobots are provided. Based on a selection indicative of a pattern of movement of the nanobots ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226074 | System for body alignment through correction of malocclusions - The system for body alignment through tooth position addresses the lack of non-surgical treatment for head, neck, shoulder, and back pain by combining software that generates custom alignment protocols for each patient with a clear aligner embedded with powerful permanent magnets to pull teeth into the desired positions. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226075 | ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE FOR EXPANSION OF DENTITION - An orthodontic appliance is disclosed that integrates an arch expander with a first segment and a second segment. The first and second segments are disposed on opposite sides of a midline of a dentition of an orthodontic patient. Both the first segment and the second segment are disposed over multiple teeth on the respective side of the midline, with a gap existing proceeding along the dentition between anterior-most portions of the first segment and the second segment. The arch expander is integrated with the first and second segments to exert an anteriorly-disposed expansion force on the patient's dentition through the first and second segments, for instance where the posterior-most location where these expansion forces are exerted corresponds with a first bicuspid on each side of a permanent the dentition. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226076 | DENTAL APPLIANCES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - An orthodontic appliance and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the appliance comprises an anchor configured to be positioned adjacent a patient's teeth, and an arm extending away from and coupled to the anchor. The arm can include a first end portion at the anchor and a second end portion configured to be coupled to a securing member adhered to a tooth of the patient. The second end portion can include a first region and a second region extending from the first region at an angle. When the appliance is positioned adjacent the patient's teeth and secured to the securing member, the first and second regions may inhibit the second end portion from translating and/or rotating relative to the securing member. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226077 | DENTAL APPLIANCES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - An orthodontic appliance and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the appliance comprises an anchor configured to be positioned adjacent a patient's teeth, and an arm extending away from and coupled to the anchor. The arm can include a first end portion at the anchor and a second end portion configured to be coupled to a securing member adhered to a tooth of the patient. The second end portion can include a first region and a second region extending from the first region at an angle. When the appliance is positioned adjacent the patient's teeth and secured to the securing member, the first and second regions may inhibit the second end portion from translating and/or rotating relative to the securing member. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226078 | DENTAL IMPLANT WITH IMPROVED THREADING - A dental implant includes an implant body extending along a longitudinal axis between a coronal end and an apical end, the implant body having a core along which a helical threading having at least one thread extends. The dental implant includes at least one section in which the threading has a height which gradually decreases in the direction of the coronal end and in which the core is tapered in the direction of the apical end, the thread including an apical surface facing the apical end of the dental implant, a coronal surface facing the coronal end of the dental implant, and a peripheral lateral surface connecting the apical surface and the coronal surface of the thread. The apical surface of the thread has, in a cross-sectional view along the longitudinal axis, a first profile repeating according to an apical pitch. The coronal surface of the thread has, in a cross-sectional view along the longitudinal axis, a second profile repeating according to a coronal pitch. In one section, the apical pitch is greater than the coronal pitch. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226079 | ONE-PIECE DENTAL IMPLANT - The present disclosure is relates to a one-piece dental implant including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a central axis, a bony portion, and a gingival portion. The bony portion is connected to the gingival portion. The second portion has a connection portion and a trimming portion. A cross-sectional area of the trimming portion is larger than a cross-sectional area of the gingival portion of the first portion in a direction perpendicular to the central axis L. The trimming portion has a plurality of side surfaces and a clamping portion. The at least one side surface of the trimming portion is asymmetric with other side surfaces, and the side surface gradually expanding upward. The cross-sectional area of the trimming portion asymmetrically and gradually increases upward. The clamping portion is disposed on an upper portion of the trimming portion. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226080 | Dental Implant Having Different Degrees of Surface Roughness - The invention relates to a dental implant having various regions with different degrees of surface roughness. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226081 | AN ORTHODONTIC ABUTMENT - An orthodontic abutment that includes a base suitable for fixing the orthodontic abutment to an implant, a cap fixed to the base and a set of retention elements arranged along a side wall of the cap. The set of retention elements is suitable for receiving orthodontic elements and includes: a bracket with wings, a hook arranged under one of the wings of the bracket, a projection arranged on the cap oppositely to the bracket, a hollow tube formed inside the projection, a curved rod hook arranged on the projection below the hollow tube, and a button with an eyelet arranged above the hollow tube. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226082 | Dissolving Gingival Retraction Cord Apparatus - A dissolving gingival retraction cord apparatus for minimizing gum irritation includes a container body having a container bottom side, a container sidewall, and an open container top side defining a container inside. A gel solution is coupled within the container body. A lid is coupled to the container body with a dispense aperture extending therethrough. A spool is coupled to the lid and is submerged within the gel solution when the lid is engaged with the container body. A retraction cord is windingly coupled around the spool and has a cord distal end extending through the dispense aperture of the lid. The retraction cord absorbs, or is coated with, the gel solution. The retraction cord is dissolvable after installation within a person's gum tissue. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226083 | DENTAL MACHINE TOOL - A dental machine tool includes a first dental machining unit with a first housing and a first machining head. The first housing accommodates a first machining space. The first machining head is arranged in the first machining space and a first machining zone is allocated to the first machining head. A second dental machining unit has a second housing and a second machining head. The second housing accommodates a second machining space. The second machining head is arranged in the second machining space. A second machining zone is allocated to the second machining head. A movable dental object carrier is constructed to receive a dental object and to move the dental object linearly along an X-axis. The movable dental object carrier extends over the first machining zone, the second machining zone and an intermediate zone between the first and second machining zones. The movable dental object carrier is constructed for executing: a first machining movement along the X-axis of the first machining zone, a second machining movement along the X-axis of the second machining zone; and a transport movement in the intermediate zone between the machining zones. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226084 | Dental Mill Blank, Process for Production and Use Thereof - The invention relates to a coloured zirconia ceramic dental mill blank having fluorescing properties, processes of production such a mill blank and uses thereof, in particular for producing zirconia ceramic dental restorations. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226085 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE MADE OF A METAL BASE MATERIAL - The invention relates to a flexible electrode ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226086 | COMPOSITIONS FOR CLEANSING REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHETICS - An aqueous cleansing composition for dental prosthetics and orthodontic devices, containing hydrogen peroxide, one or more carboxylic acids and one or more peracids, and methods for removing microorganisms and stains from dental prosthetics and other orthodontic devices using the cleansing compositions. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226087 | SUCTION TOOL - A suction tool for connection to a dental suction system can include an elongate body, a tip portion, and a screen mechanism positioned within the elongate body. The tip portion can extend over at least a portion of the elongate body. The tip portion can include an upper portion and a lower portion integrally formed with the upper portion and at least partially spaced apart from the upper portion by a recessed portion. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226088 | PORTABLE TOOTH CLEANING SYSTEM - A tooth cleaning system includes a handheld toothbrush portion coupled by tubes to an arm-mounted module. Collectively, the handheld toothbrush portion and the arm-mounted module include an oscillating toothbrush head; an irrigation system having a pump, reservoir, and tubing; and a scavenge system having a pump, reservoir, and tubing. In some examples, portions of the irrigation system are disposed in the handheld toothbrush and portions of the irrigation system are disposed in the arm-mounted module. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226089 | DENTAL APPARATUS FOR DETERMINATION AND PROCESSING OF ROOT CANAL WORKING LENGTH AND DENTAL SYSTEM USING SAME - Provided are a dental apparatus and a dental system using the dental apparatus, the dental apparatus including a signal detector configured to detect an electrical signal varying according to a distance between a file inserted into a tooth and an apical foramen, and a controller configured to execute a first mode for calculating the distance between the apical foramen and the file by using the electrical signal and for displaying the distance on a screen, and configured to execute a second mode for displaying root canal working length information and identification information received through a communication part or input part, on the screen, for generating identified root canal working length information by using the root canal working length information and the identification information, and for transmitting the identified root canal working length information to the external device through the communication part according to the input signal. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226090 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR DRUG-INDUCED GINGIVAL OVERGROWTH - Disclosed are gel compositions containing microspheres that encapsulate folic acid and optionally one or more drugs, one or more peptides, one or more growth factors, one or more nucleic acids, or the like, or combinations thereof. The compositions may be in or applied to a device, such as, for example, a dental prosthetic. The composition may be used to treat an individual afflicted with or suspected of having drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO). The composition may be applied directly to the individual or applied through a device, such as, for example, a dental prosthetic. Also described is a method of method of making the composition, a method of making a device, and methods for using the composition. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226091 | PROSTHETIC SURGICAL SLING - Disclosed is a process of making an expanded fluoropolymer, e.g., PTFE, article is disclosed. The article is formed from a PTFE resin, calendered, and then expanded (e.g., multiaxially) at an elevated temperature. After cooling, the article is used to form a surgically implanted device, e.g., a surgical prosthetic sling. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226092 | PROSTHETIC SURGICAL SLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed are versions of a prosthetic sling manufactured using an expanded fluoropolymer, e.g., PTFE. In some versions, a tubular ePTFE extrusion is, after initially processing, subjected to moderate temperatures and pressures to flatten the tubular extrusion such that it has rounded edges. In other versions a multiaxially expanded ePTFE strip is used. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226093 | PROSTHETIC SURGICAL SLING - Disclosed is a process of making an expanded fluoropolymer, e.g., PTFE, article is disclosed. The article is formed from a PTFE resin, calendered, and then expanded (e.g., uniaxially, multiaxially, etc.) at an elevated temperature. After cooling, the article is used to form a surgically implanted device, e.g., a surgical prosthetic sling. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226094 | METHOD USING CUSTOM PATIENT SPECIFIC IMPLANTS TO DECREASE THE NATURAL RATE OF AGING SITE SPECIFIC REGIONS OF THE FACIAL SKELETON - Custom facial implants are used in a method to decrease and arrest the natural rate of aging in site specific areas of the facial skeleton in an individual by utilizing these custom facial implants in site specific areas, including the steps of: using CADCAM and 3D printing to create the custom patient facial implants; placing the custom implants on the site-specific areas of the facial skeleton through a transoral approach such that there are no external incision or scars on the patients face; such that the custom implants are surgically fixated directly to the bone and promotes integration of the implant to the underlying bone to prevent future changes to the facial skeleton in the specific facial areas to decrease or arrest the natural aging process such that the overlying soft tissue of the facial region is supported and resuspended by the custom facial implant | 2022-07-21 |
20220226095 | POROUS DEVICES AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING SAME - Devices and methods for making a polymer with a porous layer from a solid piece of polymer are disclosed. In various embodiments, the method includes heating a surface of a solid piece of polymer to a processing temperature and holding the processing temperature while displacing a porogen layer through the surface of the polymer to create a matrix layer of the solid polymer body comprising the polymer and the porogen layer. In at least one embodiment, the method also includes removing at least a portion of the layer of porogen from the matrix layer to create a porous layer of the solid piece of polymer. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226096 | Covered Endoprosthesis with Improved Branch Drainage - An endoprosthesis may include an expandable framework including a body portion disposed between a first end and a second end, and a bowl portion disposed along the body portion; and a polymeric cover disposed on at least a portion of the expandable framework. The bowl portion may include an inner surface and an outer surface spaced apart radially outward from the inner surface. The bowl portion may extend radially outward from the body portion. The inner surface of the bowl portion may be devoid of the polymeric cover. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226097 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING GASTROINTESTINAL TISSUES - Aspects of the disclosure relate methods and synthetic scaffolds for regenerating gastrointestinal tissue (e.g., esophageal tissue). | 2022-07-21 |
20220226098 | ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA BRIDGE DEVICE - An esophageal atresia bridge device including a proximal anchor, a distal anchor, and a brace extending between the proximal anchor and the distal anchor. The brace permits the proximal anchor to move toward the distal anchor to apply a controlled tension that pulls the esophagus together and stretches the esophagus over time. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226099 | DOCKING GRAFT FOR PLACEMENT OF PARALLEL DISTALLY EXTENDING GRAFTS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to an assembly including a docking graft. The docking graft includes a main graft defining a main lumen, a first internal lumen within the main lumen, a second internal lumen within the main lumen, and a main docking lumen within the main lumen. The first and second internal lumens are configured to receive first and second bridging stent graft therein. The main docking lumen is configured to receive a tube graft therein. The first internal lumen, the second internal lumen, and the main docking lumen being parallel to one another and extending an entire length of the docking graft when the docking graft is in a relaxed configuration. The docking graft forms the foundation, or anchor device, for attachment of the first bridging stent graft, the second bridging stent graft, and the tube graft within the aorta. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226100 | COMPRESSION ANCHOR SYSTEMS, DEVICES, INSTRUMENTS, IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND USE - Compression anchor systems, devices, instruments, implants, and methods for using the compression anchor systems, devices, instruments, and implants are disclosed. The compression anchor system including an implant and a suture anchor. The compression anchor system may also include an inserter for engaging the implant and receiving at least a portion of the suture anchor. The implant may include a threaded head and a shaft with at least one thread portion and at least one anchor portion. Finally, methods for assembling and surgically inserting the anchor system are also disclosed. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226101 | HAIR IMPLANTS COMPRISING ENHANCED ANCHORING AND MEDICAL SAFETY FEATURES - A hair implant suitable for subcutaneous implantation is provided having an anchor comprising an anchor body, and at least one collagen receiving structure selected from the group consisting of at least one tunnel disposed through the anchor body and an external surface feature of the anchor body. The anchor further comprises at least one hair strand projecting from a distal end of the anchor body, wherein the at least one collagen receiving structure is configured to support collagen ligature growth after subcutaneous implantation of the hair implant to anchor the anchor to a hair implant recipient, and the collagen receiving structure is free of hair. A fracture line in the anchor body allows the body to fragment, thereby releasing collagen ligatures and allowing the implant fragments to “release” and fall out of the skin. The at least one hair strand may comprise a primary hair element with emerging hair elements. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226102 | IMPLANTABLE NIPPLE - A nipple implant assembly comprises a lower base portion with a lower base tip, an upper base portion with an upper base tip, a mesh support structure located between the lower and the upper base, and a slot extending from the outer circumference of the lower base, the mesh and the upper base portions to the lower tip and the upper tip. A removable clip connects the slot edges to keep the opening of the slot at a defined size. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226103 | INTRAOCULAR LENS HAVING A HAPTIC STRUCTURE WITH A STREAMLINED CROSS-SECTIONAL GEOMETRY - An ophthalmic device includes an optic and a haptic structure coupled with the optic. The optic includes an optic axis. The haptic structure is coupled to the optic. The haptic structure retains the ophthalmic device within a capsular bag of a patient's eye. At least a portion of the haptic structure has a cross-section and a peripheral surface forming an outer periphery of a portion of the cross-section. At least a portion of the peripheral surface contacts the capsular bag and is smoothly curved. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226104 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLED POWER DELIVERY FOR SURGICAL IMPLANTS - A magnetically coupled drive module for delivering an implant to an eye. An implant may be stored, advanced, and delivered to an eye using a powered drive module. The drive module may be decoupled and sterilized for reuse. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226105 | INVERTED DELIVERY TECHNIQUES FOR PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES - A method of delivering a valve prosthesis to be deployed within a native heart valve at a native heart valve annulus. The method including collapsing a prosthetic valve having an expandable frame comprising a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis extending therethrough inside of a delivery instrument, such that a plurality of spaced anchors extending from the distal end of the expandable frame towards the proximal end are collapsed to an inverted position in a collapsed anchor configuration. The method further including advancing the delivery instrument a first distance such that the plurality of spaced anchors extend below the valve annulus, and releasing each of the plurality of spaced anchors such that each of the plurality of spaced anchors is repositioned from the inverted position to an expanded anchor configuration to contact a subannular location. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226106 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEART VALVE THERAPY - Prosthetic heart valves described herein can be deployed using a transcatheter delivery system and technique to interface and anchor in cooperation with the anatomical structures of a native heart valve. In some embodiments, composite two-portion prosthetic heart valves in which two expandable components are attached to each other can be arranged in a nested configuration during both the transcatheter delivery process and the deployment process within the heart. Deployment systems and methods for using the deployment systems described herein facilitate implanting the composite two-portion prosthetic heart valves that are attached and arranged in a nested configuration during the transcatheter delivery and deployment processes. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226107 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION ACCESS SYSTEM - Methods and devices are provided for protecting the cerebrovascular circulation from embolic debris released during an index procedure. An embolic protection filter is delivered in a reduced profile configuration via an access catheter, and positioned in the aorta spanning the ostia to the three great vessels leading to the cerebral circulation. An index procedure catheter is thereafter advanced through the same access catheter to conduct the index procedure. The index procedure may be a transcatheter aortic valve replacement. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226108 | HEART VALVE SEALING DEVICES AND DELIVERY DEVICES THEREFOR - Example systems and valve repair devices for repairing a native valve of a patient includes a plurality of paddle portions. The plurality of paddle portions are moveable between an open position and a closed position by moving a cap with respect to a collar. A plurality of paddle frames are connected to the cap and to the paddle portions. A width of the plurality of paddle frames is adjustable during an implantation procedure of the valve repair device. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226109 | VALVED CONDUIT WITH EXPANDABLE FRAME - Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a valved conduit. The valved conduit may include a frame element arranged within the conduit and one or more expansion elements configured to spread apart to radially expand the frame. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226110 | DOCKING STATIONS FOR TRANSCATHETER VALVES - An expandable docking station includes an annular valve seat having an end, an annular outer wall comprising struts disposed around the valve seat, and links that connect the end of the annular valve seat to the annular outer wall. Each of the links extends from the struts of the annular outer wall directly toward a longitudinal axis that runs longitudinally through a center of the docking station, and to a corresponding one of a plurality of circumferentially spaced axially extending legs at least partially defining the annular valve seat. The outer wall is configured to conform to an interior shape of a blood vessel, when expanded inside the blood vessel, such that the outer wall can expand in multiple locations to conform to multiple bulges of the blood vessel and can contract in multiple locations to conform to multiple narrowed regions of the blood vessel. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226111 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE - Embodiments of a radially collapsible and expandable prosthetic heart valve are disclosed. A valve frame can have a tapered profile when mounted on a delivery shaft, with an inflow end portion having a smaller diameter than an outflow end portion. The valve can comprise generally V-shaped leaflets, reducing material within the inflow end of the frame. An outer skirt can be secured to the outside of the inflow end portion of the frame, the outer skirt having longitudinal slack when the valve is expanded and lying flat against the frame when the valve is collapsed. A diagonally woven inner skirt can elongate axially with the frame. Side tabs of adjacent leaflets can extend through and be secured to window frame portions of the frame to form commissures. The window frame portions can be depressed radially inward relative to surrounding frame portions when the valve is crimped onto a delivery shaft. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226112 | COMPACT PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE DEVICE - The devices and methods of this disclosure relate to a heart valve prosthesis that is configured to be implanted within a native heart valve having a smaller perimeter annuli with a generally elliptical shape. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226113 | DEVICE FOR SECURING HEART VALVE LEAFLETS - A fixation device for securing together leaflets of a heart valve is provided. The fixation device may comprise two plates that are disposed on either side of the tricuspid valve. The plates may be secured to one another by a locking clip, thereby securing the valve leaflets between the plates. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226114 | BALLOON VALVULOPLASTY CATHETER WITH IVUS - A balloon valvuloplasty catheter may include an elongate shaft having a guidewire lumen and a device lumen extending longitudinally therein, an expandable balloon secured to a distal portion of the elongate shaft, and an intravascular ultrasound catheter slidably disposed within the device lumen. The device lumen is in fluid communication with an interior of the expandable balloon. A method of preparing a native aortic heart valve of a patient's heart for transcatheter aortic valve replacement may include using the balloon valvuloplasty to observe via intravascular ultrasound and evaluate a position of the native leaflets relative to the left and right coronary artery ostia to determine if the native leaflets block the left coronary artery ostium and/or the right coronary artery ostium when the expandable balloon is inflated. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226115 | BALLOONS FOR PROSTHETIC VALVE DELIVERY APPARATUS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of a balloon assembly are disclosed. The balloon assembly can include an inflatable balloon having an inflated state and a deflated state. The balloon in the deflated state can include a valve retaining portion, a distal tapered portion connected to a distal end of the valve retaining portion, a proximal tapered portion connected to a proximal end of the valve retaining portion, a distal leg connected to the distal end of the distal tapered portion, and a proximal leg connected to the proximal end of the proximal tapered portion. The distal tapered portion can include one or more axial folds. The proximal end of the distal tapered portion can include a first radial fold connected to a second radial fold, the first and second radial folds forming a pocket extending distally at the proximal end of the distal tapered portion. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226116 | ANNULOPLASTY RING WITH POSTERIOR LEAFLET FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENT - An annuloplasty ring is disclosed. The annuloplasty ring includes an outer tube, a plurality of anchors, and at least one synthetic leaflet. The synthetic leaflets are in mechanical communication with the annuloplasty ring at a plurality of points. The outer tube includes a plurality of windows. The plurality of anchors are positioned inside the outer tube and about a perimeter of the outer tube. The plurality of anchors are configured to be emitted from the plurality of windows in order to anchor the annuloplasty ring to a heart valve of a patient. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226117 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF CHORDEA REPLACEMENT SYSTEM - A system and method of repairing a native chordae of a patient using an artificial chordae. The artificial chordae is inserted into the patient in a non-deployed configuration using a delivery system and is delivered to a desired position within the patient. An operator causes the artificial chordae to transition from the non-deployed configuration to a deployed configuration. The artificial chordae is anchored to a myocardium of the patient. The artificial chordae is attached to a leaflet of the native chordae at an attachment location and tuned to a desired tension. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226118 | A Medical Arrangement for Introducing an Object into an Anatomical Target Position - A medical arrangement is configured to introduce an object, such as an implant or medicament, from a distal end of the arrangement into an anatomical target position. The medical arrangement comprises a first and second introducer, both having distal and proximal ends. The first introducer is an outer introducer and the second introducer is configured to be operated inside and guided by the first introducer. In addition, at least a portion of the first introducer is configured to take a first curved shape, and at least a portion of the second introducer is configured to take a second curved shape so that the first and second curved shapes are concentric curved shapes so all curves are in the same hand direction and thereby form a helical loop structure. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226121 | HIP JOINT IMPLANT WITH RESHAPEABLE FASTENING BRACKETS - Hip joint implant for fastening to a pelvic bone ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226122 | 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. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226123 | Adjustable Implant - An adjustable implant includes a telescopic body with first and second portions in sliding engagement, and a deflectable linkage formed from a first linking segment, an intermediate segment and a second linking segment pivotally interconnected so that adjustment of a length of the telescopic body causes a corresponding deflection of the deflectable linkage. The first linking segment and the second linking segment are formed with projecting features that provide a partial gear engagement between the first and second linking segments such that, during adjustment of a length of the telescopic body and corresponding deflection of the deflectable linkage, pivotal motion of the first and second linking segments relative to the intermediate segment about the first and second pivot axes occurs in a fixed ratio defined by the partial gear engagement. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226124 | TRANSVERSELY EXPANDABLE MINIMALLY INVASIVE INTERVERTEBRAL CAGE - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for intervertebral body fusion that provide more robust support within the disc space. Intervertebral body fusion devices can have a unitary monolithic body including a plurality of body segments interconnected with each other by flexure members. Devices be configured to be inserted through an opening in a compressed configuration and then expanded within the disc space to an expanded configuration. In the expanded configuration, devices can have a greater mediolateral or transverse to the disc space footprint. This wider footprint provides greater support for the vertebrae relative to the size of the opening through which the device is inserted. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226125 | INTERVERTEBRAL SPACER AND PLATE - Embodiments herein are generally directed to spinal implants, systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal fusion and/or stabilization procedures, as well as methods of installation. The spinal implants may include an intervertebral spacer and a plate member. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226126 | INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION CAGE - This invention relates to an intervertebral fusion cage for insertion between vertebrae. The cage has a body defining a first, anterior portion, a second, posterior portion and a central portion extending between the anterior and posterior portions. The central portion may define a first surface which is, in use, a top surface and a second surface which is, in use, a bottom surface. The top and bottom surfaces may carry gripping formation for gripping end plates of the vertebrae. The gripping formations on the top and bottom surfaces preferably face substantially opposite directions such that the gripping formations on the top surface obstruct movement in first direction while the gripping formations on the bottom surface obstruct movement in a second direction, which is substantially opposite the first direction. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226127 | Lockable Spinal Implant - A spinal implant which is configured to be deployed between adjacent vertebral bodies. The implant has at least one extendable support element with a retracted configuration to facilitate deployment of the implant and an extended configuration so as to expand the implant and effectively distract the disc space, stabilize the motion segments and eliminate pathologic spine motion. The implant has a minimal dimension in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the dimensions of the neuroforamen through which it typically passes to be deployed within the intervertebral space. The implant is provided with a locking system having a plurality of linked locking elements that work in unison to lock the implant in an extended configuration. Bone engaging anchors also may be provided to ensure secure positioning. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226128 | DEVICE, KIT FOR REPAIRING AND FIXING ARTICULAR CARTILAGE, AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - The invention provides a device, a kit for repairing and fixing articular cartilage, and a method for the same. The device comprises a costal cartilage rod, an outer sleeve, a drilling part, and an auxiliary implantation component; the drilling part comprises a drill sleeve and a drill bit matching an inner diameter of the drill sleeve; the auxiliary implantation component comprises a cartilage rod sleeve and an auxiliary pushing element, the costal cartilage rod has a rod-shaped structure with a diameter ranging from 3 mm to 8 mm and less than an inner diameter of the cartilage rod sleeve, and the costal cartilage rod is obtained from processing of costal cartilage. The costal cartilage is selected from the group consisting of autologous costal cartilage, allogeneic costal cartilage, or xenogeneic costal cartilage. Costal cartilage is processed into a costal cartilage rod by using the device provided in the present invention. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226129 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PROSTHETIC LINER AND SYSTEM CONSISTING OF PROSTHETIC LINER AND PROSTHETIC SOCKET - The invention relates to a method for producing a prosthetic liner for insertion into a prosthetic socket, which comprises a receptacle having a distal end and a proximal edge for a residual limb and the prosthetic liner. Said The method comprises determining a sealing lip contour on the outer face of the prosthetic liner which corresponds to a height contour of the proximal edge of the prosthetic socket, or on the basis of available, known anatomic characteristics of the residual limb and arranging a sealing lipon the outer face of the prosthetic liner along the determined sealing lip contour. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226130 | SYSTEM FOR DESIGNING AND FABRICATING A CUSTOMISED DEVICE - Disclosed herein are a method and system for producing a digital model of a customised device, comprising the steps of: importing a first digital file of a base part; importing a second digital file of a target shape; determining a warping interpolation function based on source point positions associated with the base part and target point positions associated with the target shape; and applying the warping interpolation function to the points of said base part to generate a model of said customised device. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226131 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MULTI-AXIAL ASSEMBLIES - Multi-axial prosthesis assemblies that include a resilient closed undulating member are used to provide vertical and rotational movement for lower limb prostheses. A shaft is located through a resilient bumper, with a first prosthetic member is fixedly attached to the shaft and engages a first surface of the undulating member, and a second prosthetic member comprises a lumen to movably receive the shaft. The prosthetic members are engaged to the resilient bumper with projections that are located in the recesses of the resilient bumper and the prosthetic members and the bumper are configured so that the projections from each member are offset from the projections of the other member, which results in an undulating appearance to the outer surface of the resilient bumper. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226132 | TELESCOPING STENTS - The invention described herein relates to telescoping stents. The embodiments described herein allow for adequate securement to, accommodation for movement by, and prevention of injury of tubular organs or hollow areas of the body. Certain embodiments relate to telescoping steins with loop interlocking mechanisms. Further embodiments relate to telescoping stents with ball-in-groove interlocking mechanisms. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226133 | BALLOON EXPANDED POLYMER STENT - A stent made from a material comprising a polymer is disclosed. The stent has a pre-crimp diameter and a wall thickness such that a ratio of the pre-crimp diameter to the wall thickness is between 30 and 60. The stent has a pattern of interconnected elements. The interconnected elements including a plurality of rings connected by links, wherein each ring includes struts and crowns, and the struts are configured to fold at the crowns when the stent is crimped to the balloon. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226134 | UNIVERSAL ADAPTER FOR GRAFT ATTACHMENT TO DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A stent graft retention system for retaining a stent graft on a delivery device is provided. The stent graft retention system includes a stent graft, a stent, and a plurality of discrete retention wire forms at least one of which is configured to engage a trigger wire. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226135 | Handle for two-stage deployment of a stent - An apparatus for retracting a sheath from over an expandable medical device includes a shell, configured to couple to a longitudinal element, a carriage disposed within the shell and configured to couple to the sheath, and a lever protruding from the shell. The lever is configured to retract the sheath while a distal end of the longitudinal element contacts the expandable medical device, by rotating proximally so as to move the carriage proximally by a first distance, and, subsequently to rotating proximally, sliding proximally so as to move the carriage proximally by a second distance. Other embodiments are also described. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226136 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TINNITUS TREATMENT - Detachable stents delivered to the transverse, straight or superior sagittal sinus used to address tinnitus and related venous abnormalities including stenosis, jugular bulb and arachnoid granulation, inter alia. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226137 | ENDOPROSTHESIS DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITH DEPLOYMENT AIDS - The present disclosure includes an endoprosthesis delivery system comprising an elongate member, such as a catheter, an endoprosthesis, a covering member disposed about the endoprosthesis, and at least one flexible element situated between the endoprosthesis and the covering member. The covering member can extend beyond an end of the endoprosthesis. In operation, as the covering member is removed, the flexible element can guide the covering member over the end of the endoprosthesis to prevent entanglement between the end of the endoprosthesis and the covering member. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226138 | Ankle Foot Orthotic Assembly - An ankle foot orthotic assembly for concealing an ankle foot orthotic worn by a user includes a boot that can be worn on a user's foot having the boot extending upwardly on the user's lower leg. The boot has a flap is integrated therein and the flap is positionable in an open position to enhance the user's ability to position their foot and lower leg into the boot. An ankle foot orthotic is integrated into the boot to engage the user's lower leg and the user's foot thereby facilitating the ankle foot orthotic to aid with foot drop syndrome in the user. Moreover, the ankle foot orthotic is positioned inside the boot thereby facilitating the ankle foot to be concealed from observers thereby enhancing the user's self confidence. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226139 | TLSO/LSO SPINE BRACE - The disclosure provides a brace for supporting a spine of a patient. The brace includes an anterior panel, a posterior panel, lateral panels bridging between the anterior panel and the posterior panel, and an adjustable belt tightenable around the anterior panel, the brace selectively configurable to include either lateral panels attachable to the posterior, a posterior thoracic extension attachable to the posterior panel or a dorsal lumbar extension attachable to the posterior panel. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226140 | BACK BRACE, SYSTEM FOR USE WITH BACK BRACE, AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF SPINE DEFORMATION TREATMENT - A back brace is configured to be worn by a patient for treating spinal deformations. The back brace has at least one pressure sensor configured to be attached to the back brace at a point of pressure with the body of a patient, and at least one strap configured to be tightened for adjusting a pressure at the point of pressure. A control unit is configured to be attached to one of an outside of the back brace and inside a cavity formed in the back brace. The control unit is configured for (a) processing signals from the at least one pressure sensor, (b) communicating with at least one external computing apparatus, (c) informing and guiding in real time and incentivizing a patient to more efficiently wear the back brace by at least providing indications to the patient for tightening the at least one strap by comparing a pressure value provided by the at least one pressure sensor with at least one calibration value, and (d) enabling a doctor to more efficiently monitor, intervene, and manage the patient and treatment in real time. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226141 | SUPPORT APPARATUS - The disclosure comprises a support apparatus comprising a body. The body comprises an adjustment member and a chin support member. The adjustment member and the chin support member are coupled together. The adjustment member includes a frame. The frame comprises a bendable region. The bendable region also comprises a plurality of alignment tubes that are coupled to a stability sheet. The adjustment member and the chin support member comprise padding and a cover. The apparatus also includes an adjustment strap coupled to the adjustment member and is configured to hold the adjustment member at a desired angle. The apparatus also includes a support strap. The support strap is configured to wrap around the torso of the user to stabilize the adjustment member and chin support member to the user's shoulder area. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226142 | ORTHOPEDIC SHOULDER DEVICE - Disclosed is a shoulder brace for immobilization of the arm and shoulder joint in neutral abduction/adduction. Methods of using the brace and methods of treating shoulder injuries are similarly provided. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226143 | Ostomy Garment Assembly - An ostomy garment assembly for securing and concealing an ostomy bag includes a belt that is wearable around a user's waist. The belt has an opening extending therethrough to accommodate an ostomy bag that is being worn by the user. A pouch is coupled to the belt for containing the ostomy bag being worn by the user. The pouch is comprised of an opaque material to conceal the ostomy bag. Additionally, the pouch is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to contain fluids that might leak from the ostomy bag. The pouch is openable without removing the pouch from the belt to facilitate the ostomy bag to be emptied while the ostomy bag is positioned within the pouch. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226144 | FLUID COLLECTION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS HAVING A FLUID IMPERMEABLE BARRIER WITH A SELECTIVELY MINIMAL HARDNESS, THICKNESS, AND/OR MODULUS OF ELASTICITY - Example fluid collection devices and methods of assembling the fluid collection devices are described. The fluid collection devices include a fluid impermeable barrier and a fluid permeable body. The fluid impermeable barrier has a shore A durometer hardness of less than about (15). The fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defines a chamber and an opening extending therethrough that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a urethra of a subject. The fluid permeable body is positioned at least partially within the chamber to extend across at least a portion of the opening and configured to wick fluid away from the opening. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226145 | Therapeutic Oral Device for Sleep Apnea - The present disclosure provides generally for a therapeutic oral device for sleep apnea and associated methods for using the device. According to the present disclosure, the device may comprise a hard palate portion, mouth guard portion, and a tongue retainer portion. The hard palate portion may comprise one or more materials. The hard palate portion may also comprise a composite of materials, including but not limited to embedded materials. The mouth guard portion may comprise one or more components that provide stability and maintain the position of the therapeutic oral device within the mouth. The tongue retainer portion may comprise an airway and a predetermined length. A method of use may comprise the utilization of one or more incremental oral devices to overcome a gag reflex. When the oral device is formed from a mold, the mouth guard portion and the hard palate portion may be custom fit to the dimensions of the intended mouth. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226146 | A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN INTRAORAL DEVICE - A method of manufacturing an intraoral device ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226147 | ANNULAR DEVICE WITH AN INNER GRIP SURFACE FOR A MALE CONTRACEPTIVE, AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOF - The male contraceptive device, annular, encircles the shaft and the empty scrotum of the wearing individual of childbearing age. A rear annular edge of the device comes to abut against the base of the shaft. The inner face of the device has protrusions at least in the area of an inner adhering surface. The top of the shaft may engage against a concave upper surface portion of the device. Opposite this portion, one or more anti-slip surface portions for scrotal contact are formed in the zone separated from the shaft, in order to allow keeping a scrotal skin portion in a position in contact with the protrusions and/or with a retainer forming a slit, the rear edge raising the testicles while keeping them behind the inner volume. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226148 | MOTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, MOTION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND MOTION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD - An exercise assistance system includes a deep body thermometer attached to a user and including a temperature sensor, temperature adjustment equipment attached to at least one of a hand and a foot of the user, and a controller configured to communicate with the deep body thermometer and the temperature adjustment equipment. The deep body thermometer detects information related to deep body temperature of the user with the temperature sensor. The controller executes a process for determining whether the deep body temperature of the user is less than or equal to a predetermined temperature based on the detected information related to deep body temperature. When determined that the deep body temperature is not less than or equal to the predetermined temperature, the controller executes a process for outputting control information to the temperature adjustment equipment indicating a magnetic stimulating pattern that dilates blood vessels in a palm or foot bottom of the user. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226149 | DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENTS AND SYSTEMS EMPLOYING COOLING, TOPICALS, AND/OR ABRASION - Dermatological treatments and systems employing cooling, topicals, and/or abrasion are disclosed herein. The system can include a cold plate and a suspension assembly tip. The suspension assembly tip can be selectively coupleable to the cold plate. The suspension assembly tip can include a suspension tip and a suspension. The suspension tip can include a contact surface that can be contacted onto a patient's skin to provide a treatment. The suspension can couple to both the cold plate and to the suspension tip. The suspension can be thermally conductive so as to closely thermally couple the suspension tip to the cold plate, or the suspension tip can have a low thermal conductivity so as to not closely thermally coupled the suspension tip to the cold plate. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226150 | Endovascular Cooling Catheter System Which Employs Phase-Changing Heat Exchange Media - Devices and methods for cooling all or part of the body of a human or animal subject by inserting a heat exchange catheter into the subject's body and infusing into or through the catheter a heat exchange medium that contains liquid phase matter and frozen solid phase matter, wherein at least some of the solid phase matter melts while in the catheter. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226151 | Methods and Systems for Large Spot Retinal Laser Treatment - In some embodiments, a system for providing a therapeutic treatment to a patient's eye includes a treatment beam source configured to transmit a treatment beam along a treatment beam path. The system further includes a processor coupled to the treatment beam source, the processor being configured to direct the treatment beam onto retinal tissue of the patient's eye and deliver a series of short duration pulses from the treatment beam onto the retinal tissue at a first treatment spot to treat the retinal tissue. In some embodiments, a pre-treatment evaluation method using electroretinography (ERG) data may be used to predict effects of treatment beams at different power values and to determine optimal power values. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226152 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING BLEPHARITIS USING TISSUE STRESSING - A dermal conditioning device is for creating at least one pressure point on at least an external surface of an eyelid. The device includes at least one skin tissue lesion generator, at least one controller, a power supply and a housing, the controller coupled to the skin tissue lesion generator. A power supply couples to the skin tissue lesion generator and the controller and the housing encasing the skin tissue lesion generator and the controller. The controller controls the skin tissue lesion generator to generate at least one signal and to apply the signal to stress the external surface of an outer layer of the eyelid, the stress causing a formation of the pressure point on the eyelid without tissue coagulation, thereby activating at least one of a corneal reflex, a menace reflex, and a lacrimation reflex of the eyelid by activating at least one nociceptor on the eyelid. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226153 | INTRASCLERAL SHUNT PLACEMENT - Glaucoma can be treated by implanting an intraocular shunt into an eye. The eye has an anterior chamber and sclera. A shunt can be placed into the eye to establish fluid communication from the anterior chamber of the eye through the sclera, and a pharmaceutical or biological agent can be administered to the eye. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226154 | SWIM GOGGLE - A goggle with a soft head strap having a circular cupping or open bucket portion is attached a goggle frame with one or more lenses through an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism includes brackets attached to strap ends and having matched apertures that press or snap onto raised clip structures on side portions of the goggle frame. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226155 | VISOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR SHIELDING A WEARER'S FACE - Provided are a visor assembly, visor, and a method for protecting a wearer's face. The visor assembly comprises a visor configured to connect to a disposable face mask, the visor comprising: a first surface that is substantially flat when the visor is not connected to the disposable face mask, wherein the first surface is substantially curved when the visor is connected to the disposable face mask and worn; a second surface that is substantially flat when the visor is not connected to the disposable face mask, wherein the second surface is substantially curved when the visor is connected to the disposable face mask and worn; two protruding members that protrude substantially in parallel to the first surface towards the disposable face mask, each member comprising at least one slit through which at least one fastening element of the disposable face mask may pass at least once. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226156 | INTRAOCULAR MICRO-DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH INTELLIGENT WIRELESS POWER DELIVERY - An intraocular micro-display system includes an intraocular micro-display (IOMD) implant and an auxiliary head unit for delivering power and image data to the IOMD implant. The IOMD implant includes an enclosure shaped for implantation into an eye, a micro-display to emit images towards a retina, an energy storage unit to power the micro-display, a charging antenna for wireless charging of the energy storage unit via a power signal incident upon the first charging antenna, and a data antenna to wirelessly receive the image data for driving the micro-display to emit the images. The charging antenna and the data antenna are implantable into the eye with the IOMD implant. | 2022-07-21 |