46th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160331500 | ORAL CARE DEVICE - Disclosed is an oral care device, comprising: an elongate strip having a major surface; and first and second tabs respectively extending from first and second portions of the major surface. Each of the first and second tabs is movable relative to the strip between a storage position and an operative position. The strip holds an oral care agent at the major surface of the strip. Also disclosed is a stack of the oral care devices located in an airtight package. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331501 | HYSTEROPEXY MESH APPARATUSES AND METHODS - A hysteropexy apparatus includes a hysteropexy mesh and a package containing the hysteropexy mesh. The hysteropexy mesh includes an anterior vaginal portion that is substantially rectangular in shape, a right broad ligament portion that is substantially L-shaped, a left broad ligament portion that is substantially L-shaped, a sacral portion that is substantially rectangular in shape, and a posterior vaginal portion that is substantially rectangular in shape. The anterior vaginal portion is folded on a longitudinal midline. The sacral portion is folded onto the posterior vaginal portion. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331502 | FECAL INCONTINENCE TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - Various embodiments of an implant system for treating fecal incontinence are provided. The devices and systems can include a mesh or like device that can include a variable porosity to control the degree of expansion of the anal canal. The mesh can be constructed at least in part of patterned strut members allowing for various geometric configurations, with varying load and tension properties for the designated portions of the device according to the needs for a particular patient application. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331503 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING PROLAPSE AND INCONTINENCE - A system and method of treating vaginal prolapse and incontinence comprises a kit. The kit includes a mesh graft configured for attachment to the anterior and posterior vaginal walls to thereby treat the vaginal prolapse. A graft delivery device is also provided for introducing and placing the mesh graft to a location deep within the peritoneal cavity and for attaching the graft thereto. A leg assembly is provided and coupled to an end of the mesh graft and cooperates with the graft delivery device to anchor and affix the mesh graft to the desired anatomical structures. The method according to the present invention contemplates a laparoscopic graft placement utilizing the components of the kit. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331504 | TISSUE MATRICES AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - Methods, systems, and compositions for treatment are provided. The methods can be used to stretch and completely or nearly completely wrap a composition around an implant or tissue expander. The systems can be used to protect an implant or tissue expander by completely or nearly completely wrapping a composition around the implant or tissue expander. The compositions can be used to completely or nearly completely wrap around an implant or tissue expander to provide support and protection to the implant or tissue expander. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331505 | TEMPORARILY STIFFENED MESH PROSTHESES - The present invention relates to medical prostheses and methods of manufacturing those devices. In particular, the prostheses are temporarily stiffened meshes with particular coatings to provide initial stiffness and thereby permit easier surgical handling for treatment or reconstruction of soft tissue defects. Preferred embodiments include surgical meshes coated with one or more biodegradable polymers that can act as a stiffening agent by coating the filaments or fibers of the mesh to temporarily immobilize the contact points of those filaments or fibers and/or by increasing the stiffness of the mesh by at least 1.1 times its original stiffness. The devices of the invention can also provide relief from various post-operative complications associated with their implantation, insertion or surgical use. By including biologically active agents and/or drugs in the coating, the devices provide prophylaxis for and can alleviate side effects or complications associated with the surgery or use of prostheses in general. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331506 | TETHERED FILTER ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - A filter assembly and methods of using the filter assembly are disclosed. The filter assembly includes a proximal portion including support members and a distal portion including a mesh. The filter assembly may also include additional portions including additional meshes or support members. The proximal portion of the filter has a first major diameter, and the distal portion of the filter has a second major diameter. In a first unconstrained state, the second major diameter of the filter is less than the first major diameter of the filter. According to certain aspects of the disclosure, the filter assembly further includes a filter wire and a tubular member that may be attached to a proximal or distal end of the filter. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331507 | METHOD FOR IMPROVEMENT OF DIFFERENTIATION OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS USING A DOUBLE-STRUCTURED TISSUE IMPLANT - A double-structured tissue implant (DSTI) and a method for preparation and use thereof for implantation into tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant for differentiation, growth and transformation of cells, stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells and bone marrow stem cells. DSTI comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331508 | MACROPOROUS 3-D SCAFFOLDS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING - Macroporous 3-D tissue engineering scaffold comprising elastomeric cross-linked polymer units and interconnected macropores containing living cells are produced by step of: in a mixture of the cells and elastomeric polymer units comprising activatable crosslinking groups, activating the crosslinking groups to form the scaffold. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331509 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING CLINICAL DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A MEDICAL APPARATUS INCLUDING AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - A system and method for collecting operation data associated with a medical apparatus including an internal device implanted in a subject and an external device that is magnetically-coupled to and drives the internal device. The medical apparatus may be monitored to obtain raw data associated with the operation of the medical apparatus and one or more calculations may be performed on the raw data, wherein the raw data and/or calculated values may be associated with voiding frequency and voiding volume of the subject. A report may be generated from the raw data and/or calculated values. In addition, one or more signals may be sent to the external device and/or a docking station, or communicated by other means, to indicate to the subject that the operation of the medical apparatus should be altered. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331510 | WOVEN PROSTHESIS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A woven prosthesis, such as a woven vascular graft, woven from warp and weft yarns. Velour warp yarns forming the prosthesis are selectively incorporated into a base layer of the prosthesis so as to provide a bulbous section without compromising the porosity of the prosthesis. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331511 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING OF LUMINAL GRAFTS - The disclosure of the present application provides devices, systems, and methods for replacing damaged or compromised blood vessels and engineering luminal grafts for various medical applications. Such devices are capable of providing viable, small-diameter grafts for use in anastomotic procedures and comprise a tubular construct consisting largely of elastin and some collagen fibers and having at least one diameter of less than or equal to about 5 mm. In one exemplary embodiment, the graft comprises at least one layer of pulmonary ligament tissue and/or pulmonary visceral pleura. Systems and methods for the manufacture of the graft are also provided, which include the use of at least one layer of tissue, a mandrel and a closure mechanism. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331512 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE INCLUDING ELECTROSTATICALLY SPUN FIBROUS LAYER & METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a process of forming a prosthetic device is provided. The process includes forming a dispersion of polymeric nanofibers, a fiberizing polymer, and a solvent, the dispersion having a viscosity of at least about 50,000 cPs. A tubular frame is positioned over a tubular polymeric structure. Nanofibers from the dispersion are electrospun onto the tubular frame to form a prosthetic device. The prosthetic device is heated. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331513 | MULTI TEXTURED PROSTHESIS IMPLANT SHELL - A breast prosthesis, including an elastomeric shell including an elastomeric shell including a front exterior surfaces including a first portion having a first surface texture, and a second portion having a second surface texture different than the first surface texture, and a back exterior surface having a third surface texture, and a front transition area that transitions between the first portion and the second portion of the front exterior surface. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331514 | MOVABLE OCULAR PROSTHETIC AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - A movable ocular prosthetic apparatus and related systems and methods for moving an ocular prosthetic include a support member. An ocular prosthetic is mounted to the support member, wherein the ocular prosthetic is movable about the at least two axes of rotation. A control system controls a movement of the ocular prosthetic based on a sensed movement of a pupil of an eyeball of a human being. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331515 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED ENDOTHELIAL IMPLANTATION - A tissue holding assembly for endothelial implantation comprising an open frame having legs for engaging a stem, such that said frame is insertable between a stroma and a Descemet's membrane, said frame being coated with a biological adhesive for adhering to a perimeter of a section of the Descemet's membrane to adhere the section of the Descemet's membrane to the frame for surgical separation of said section by cutting therearound, wherein said frame further comprises a heating element around its inner perimeter. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331516 | INTRAOCULAR LENS INSERTER AND SYSTEM AND METHOD REGARDING SAME - The present inserter, system and method suitable for inserting the IOL may include a lumen having an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner wall including at least one hollowed portion; a plunger for advancing along the lumen, the plunger having a plunger shaft extending into the open proximal end and terminating at a distal plunger end; a reservoir within the lumen between the distal plunger end and the distal insertion tip, the reservoir having an opening that is misaligned with the at least one hollowed portion prior to advancing of the plunger, and that is aligned with the at least one hollowed portion during advancing of the plunger; and a viscous fluid within the lumen, wherein the viscous fluid flows along a bypass formed of the at least one hollowed portion and the opening and into said reservoir, thereby decreasing an inserting displacement force effected at the distal insertion tip from a plunger displacement force applied to said plunger. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331517 | SMALL DIAMETER CORNEAL INLAYS - Methods of implanting corneal inlays, such as small diameter corneal inlays. The inlays may be adapted to change the corneal surface curvature to provide central near vision and peripheral distance vision. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331518 | HIGH-VISCOSITY FILLING OF IMPLANTED DEVICES - In various embodiments, high-viscosity fluids are utilized to fill implantable reservoirs while filling accuracy is improved via elimination of dead space and/or utilization of pushing fluids to urge the high-viscosity fluid into the implantable reservoir. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331519 | MODULAR INTRAOCULAR LENS DESIGNS, TOOLS AND METHODS - Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes fixed and actuatable tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively. Drug delivery capabilities and/or sensing capabilities may be incorporated into the base. Injector devices may be used to facilitate placement of the base and the lens sequentially or simultaneously into the eye. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331520 | ACCOMMODATIVE-DISACCOMMODATIVE INTRAOCULAR LENS - Embodiments of the invention relate to an intraocular lens system having a plurality of haptics for use with an optic. In general, the haptics are adapted to move independently in response to forces associated with a ciliary muscle and/or zonules of an eye when implanted. The optic may be releasably secured to the system using, for example, a plurality of optic securing arms. Alternatively, the optic may be fused to the haptics, which may project radially outward from the optic. A restraining arm may be included to limit movement of the haptics during accommodation and/or disaccommodation. Clamping members may be included for securing the system to a capsular bag of the eye. Methods of implanting the intraocular lens system into the eye are also described. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331521 | ACCOMMODATION-RESPONSIVE INTRAOCULAR LENSES - Fluid-filled accommodating intraocular lenses include components enabling the lens to effectively respond to the eye's natural accommodation process, thereby allowing the patient to visualize over a range of focal distances with minimal complications. Internal components may include, for example, a rigid member that alters optical power of the lens and/or a spanning member extending across the lens that affects the response to accommodative action and/or to filling, or overfilling, of the lens with an optical fluid. Various combinations of internal and external components may be implanted in distinct successive steps or during separate operations to minimize complications and incision size. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331522 | TORIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - A tonic ophthalmic lens is described in which refractivity of the lens differs between a first direction on a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the lens and a second direction which differs from the first direction on the plane. In addition, refractivity difference which is the difference between the refractivity in the first direction and the refractivity in the second direction varies depending on a position of the lens in a radial direction. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331523 | HEART VALVE SEALING DEVICES AND DELIVERY DEVICES THEREFOR - In one representative embodiment, an implantable prosthetic device comprises a spacer body portion configured to be disposed between native leaflets of a heart, and an anchor portion configured to secure the native leaflets against the spacer body portion, wherein the prosthetic device is movable between a compressed configuration, in which the spacer body portion is radially compressed and is axially spaced relative to the anchor portion, and an expanded configuration, in which the spacer body portion expands radially outwardly relative to the compressed configuration and overlaps at least a portion of the anchor portion. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331524 | MITRAL VALVE REPAIR - Apparatus and methods are provided for use with a mitral valve of a heart of a subject. The apparatus includes a P1-anchor, a P2-anchor, and a P3-anchor, that are anchored to tissue in a vicinity of, respectively, P1, P2 and P3 segments of a posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, a tether being fixedly coupled to the P2-anchor, and slidably coupled to the P1 and P3 anchors. A cardiac-site anchor anchors the tether to an anchoring location that is at a cardiac site that is anterior and inferior to the posterior leaflet. Other embodiments are also described. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331525 | STENT FOR THE POSITIONING AND ANCHORING OF A VALVULAR PROSTHESIS IN AN IMPLANTATION SITE IN THE HEART OF A PATIENT - The present invention relates to a stent for the positioning and anchoring of a valvular prosthesis in an implantation site in the heart of a patient. Specifically, the present invention relates to an expandable stent for an endoprosthesis used in the treatment of a narrowing of a cardiac valve and/or a cardiac valve insufficiency. So as to ensure that no longitudinal displacement of a valvular prosthesis fastened to a stent will occur relative the stent in the implanted state of the stent, even given the peristaltic motion of the heart, the stent according to the invention comprises at least one fastening portion via which the valvular prosthesis is connectable to the stent. The stent further comprises positioning arches and retaining arches, whereby at least one positioning arch is connected to at least one retaining arch. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331526 | Valve replacement systems and methods - Systems and methods for medical interventional procedures, including approaches to valve implant. In one aspect, the methods and systems involve a modular approach to treatment. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331527 | PROSTHETIC VALVES AND RELATED INVENTIONS - This invention relates to the design and function of a compressible valve replacement prosthesis, collared or uncollared, which can be deployed into a beating heart without extracorporeal circulation using a transcatheter delivery system. The design as discussed focuses on the deployment of a device via a minimally invasive fashion and by way of example considers a minimally invasive surgical procedure preferably utilizing the intercostal or subxyphoid space for valve introduction. In order to accomplish this, the valve is formed in such a manner that it can be compressed to fit within a delivery system and secondarily ejected from the delivery system into the annulus of a target valve such as a mitral valve or tricuspid valve. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331528 | ENGINEERED POLYMERIC VALVES, TUBULAR STRUCTURES, AND SHEETS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides engineered valves, tubular structures, and sheets comprising oriented polymeric fibers, e.g., nanofibers, methods of fabricating such structures, and methods of use of such structures as, for example, patches, grafts and valves, e.g., cardiac valves. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331529 | HEART VALVE ANCHORING DEVICE - An anchoring device ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331530 | Stented Prosthetic Heart Valve - A stented prosthetic heart valve including a stent assembly, a leaflet assembly, and mounting members. The stent assembly includes a stent post frame, a stent post frame covering, and a base frame. The stent post frame includes a continuous rail forming a closed-curved shape defining a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of circumferentially-spaced posts projecting from cusp segments in a direction of the longitudinal axis. The cloth covering encompasses the rail. The base frame supports the cusp segments. The valve leaflet assembly is attached to the stent assembly, and includes a leaflet clamped between one of the cusp segments and the base frame. The mounting members each directly pass through the stent post frame cloth covering, the first leaflet and the base frame. The rail can have a constant cross-sectional shape with a major axis dimension that is greater than a minor axis dimension. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331531 | HEART VALVE - A heart valve includes a valve body made of a flexible material such as pericardium. The valve body is made of two layers of material, an outer layer, and an inner layer that defines a plurality of leaflets. The leaflets of the inner layer are attached to the outer layer. In some embodiments the valve body is made by cutting a single piece of flat source tissue, folding the cut tissue and forming it into a tubular pattern having the inner and outer layers. The multi-layer valve body can be mounted on a stent for delivery within a patient's heart. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331532 | PERCUTANEOUS VALVE PROSTHESIS AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTING THE SAME - A method for delivering a heart valve prosthesis to a native valve annulus comprises expanding an expandable frame at the native valve annulus and positioning a replacement heart valve within the expandable frame. The expandable frame preferably includes a first anchoring portion that is positioned on a first side of the native valve annulus and a second anchoring portion that is positioned on a second side of the native valve annulus. The first anchoring portion engages tissue on the first side of the native valve annulus and the second anchoring portion engages tissue on the second side of the native valve annulus for securing the expandable frame to the native valve annulus. The replacement heart valve comprises a plurality of leaflets for replacing the function of the native valve. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331533 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR COLLAPSIBLE HEART VALVE - A delivery system for delivering a collapsible prosthetic heart valve includes a valve support structure for supporting a collapsible prosthetic heart valve, and a distal sheath movable in a longitudinal direction relative to the valve support structure between a first position in which the distal sheath is adapted to surround a collapsible prosthetic heart valve supported on the valve support structure, and a second position in which the distal sheath is adapted to expose the collapsible prosthetic heart valve for deployment. The distal sheath is at least partially formed of an inner polymer layer, an outer polymer layer, and a tubular supporting member sandwiched between the inner polymer layer and the outer polymer layer. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331534 | PERCUTANEOUS TRANSCATHETER REPAIR OF HEART VALVES VIA TRANS-APICAL ACCESS - Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for repairing heart valves through percutaneous transcatheter delivery and fixation of annuloplasty rings to heart valves via a trans-apical approach to accessing the heart. A guiding sheath may be introduced into a ventricle of the heart through an access site at an apex of the heart. A distal end of the guiding sheath can be positioned retrograde through the target valve. An annuloplasty ring arranged in a compressed delivery geometry is advanced through the guiding sheath and into a distal portion of the guiding sheath positioned within the atrium of the heart. The distal end of the guiding sheath is retracted, thereby exposing the annuloplasty ring. The annuloplasty ring may be expanded from the delivery geometry to an operable geometry. Anchors on the annuloplasty ring may be deployed to press into and engage tissue of the annulus of the target valve. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331535 | BIOACTIVE IMPLANT FOR MYOCARDIAL REGENERATION AND VENTRICULAR CHAMBER RESTORATION - Bioactive implant for myocardial regeneration and ventricular chamber support including an elastomeric microporous membrane. The elastomeric microporous membrane being at least one non-degradable polymer and at least one partially degradable polymer. The non-degradable polymer is selected from polyethylacrylate and polyethylacrylate copolymerized with a hydroxyethylacrylate comonomer. The partially degradable polymer is selected from caprolactone 2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl ester and caprolactone 2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl ester copolymerized with ethylacrylate. The elastomeric microporous membrane further includes a nanofiber hydrogel, and cells. The bioactive implant, having one or two helical loops, contributes to the restauration of the heart conical shape. Cardiac wrapping by ventricular support bioprostheses of the present invention, having reinforcement bands spatially distributed as helicoids, recovers the sequential contraction of the myocardium resulting in the successive shortening and lengthening of the ventricles, therefore improving the ejection (systolic function) and suction of blood (diastolic function). | 2016-11-17 |
20160331536 | Mitral Annular Measurement And LVOT Obstruction Tool - A device is described for crossing the atrial septum to properly size a valve annulus for treatment or replacement, having a catheter with an expandable braided tubular structure attached at its distal end. The proximal and distal end regions of the braided tube have an open structure to allow blood flow to pass freely through the gaps or spaces between the braided fibers. The lumen within the tube includes a temporary, artificial valve that acts similar to a native valve, allowing blood to flow in one direction and preventing blood flow in the opposite direction. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331537 | MODIFIABLE IMPLANTS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to implants having a modifiable structural connectivity. A modifiable implant includes a body and a release member associated including a reactive composite material associated therewith. The structural connectivity of the implant can be modified upon activation of the release member, such as for removal of the implant. Systems and methods of using the same are disclosed. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331538 | PARTICULATE ALLOPLASTIC BONE REPLACEMENT MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FREE-FORMED POROUS BODY - Particulate alloplastic bone replacement material and methods comprise a multitude of particles, whereby the particles comprise a core and at least six pins extending from the core, whereby the pins each comprise at least one connecting element, and whereby the pins are deformable elastically such that, upon multiple particles being pressed together, the connecting elements of different particles interlock with and/or snap into each other and the particles that are interlocked with and/or snapped into each other form an open-pored body of particles that are interlocked with and/or snapped into each other. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331539 | MODIFIABLE IMPLANTS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to implants having a modifiable structural connectivity between one or more members thereof. In an embodiment, a modifiable implant includes a first member coupled to a second member by a reactive composite material having a release mechanism therein. A structural connectivity of the implant can be modified upon activation of the release mechanism. Systems and methods of using the same are disclosed. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331540 | PLANAR BONE REPLACEMENT MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A POROUS BODY - Planar alloplastic bone replacement material and methods comprise at least one plate for augmentation of bone defects, whereby the bone replacement material consists of a biocompatible plastic material, a biocompatible metal and/or a biocompatible metal alloy, whereby the at least one plate comprises a planar structure and comprises a plurality of pins extending outwards from the planar structure of the at least one plate, whereby the pins each comprise at least one connecting element, whereby the pins are deformable elastically and are arranged sufficiently close to each other such that pressing the surfaces of multiple plates onto each other causes the connecting elements of different plates to interlock with and/or snap into each other and the mutually interlocked and/or snapped-in plates form an open-pored body of mutually interlocked and/or snapped-in plates. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331541 | IN-SITU FORMED INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331542 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF - Embodiments herein are generally directed to expandable 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 expandable spinal implants may be configured for lateral insertion. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331543 | CERVICAL AND LUMBAR SPINAL INTERBODY DEVICES - Lumbar and cervical interbody or intervertebral devices for implantation between adjacent vertebrae of a spine and/or within intermediary canals of long bones are characterized by a body defining a superior end and an inferior end whose surfaces have serrations or teeth thereon forming anti-backout structures that allow implantation of the body but inhibit removal or backing out therefrom. The one-way structures may extend from the anterior end to the posterior end. The one-way structures may take different shapes but are always configured to allow insertion of the interbody device in an anterior-first manner while preventing and/or inhibiting the interbody device from backing out posteriorly. The various interbody devices may be further characterized by a body defining a cavity that is in communication with the superior and inferior ends of the body and at least one lateral side thereof via openings in the body. Undercuts are formed in the body about the adjacent the openings in order to support bony ingrowth within the void. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331544 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant comprises an implant body including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The vertebral engaging surfaces define a profile. The implant body further including an ipsilateral surface and a contralateral surface. A wall is disposed with the contralateral surface and is movable between a first orientation such that the wall is aligned with the profile and a second orientation such that the wall projects from the profile. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331545 | UNITARY SPINAL DISC IMPLANT - A unitary intervertebral device, having no moving components is provided for non-fusion articulation applications. The interbody articulating device allows for limited flexion and rotation between adjacent vertebrae, helping to preserve or restore near-normal motion between adjacent vertebrae. Rotational motion is achieved through one or more protrusions incorporated into the spinal interbody device. In one articulating form, a first protrusion extends perpendicularly from the superior aspect of the disc-shaped interbody device to form a spike or rotational protrusion, while a second protrusion extends axially from the inferior aspect of the interbody device to form a second spike or rotational protrusion. Protrusions preferably extend perpendicular from the apex of both the first and second arcuate articulating surfaces. In another form, a single protrusion extends axially from the superior aspect of a circular-shape of the interbody device to form a spike or anchoring protrusion, while the inferior surface may be slightly rounded and/or comprising a bone-ingrowth promoting surface. In another form, one or both of the first and/or second arcuate surfaces may be highly polished. Numerous planar geometries are described to define various profiles of the disc replacement implant which may be utilized, including irregular Reuleaux polygons. Numerous variations of the disc replacement and methods of use are described. Similarly configured fusion salvage devices are also described. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331546 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An expandable intervertebral implant ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331547 | INTERVERTEBRAL DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - An intervertebral device comprises a plurality of struts that are rotatably associated with each adjacent strut to form a modifiable inner volume V for bone graft containment. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331548 | IN-SITU FORMED INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331549 | SPINAL PLATE - Spinal plates with additional features to improve the stability of the interface between the plate and the underlying bone. A bone plate may include one or more sharp ridges along the periphery of its underside. When attached to bone, the ridge digs into the bone and increases stability. A bone plate may alternatively or additionally include one or more holes for optional spikes, which may be inserted once the plate is attached to the bone. By separating the spikes and including them as an optional component, the plate may enhance stability while reducing or eliminating the chance of the spike injuring the patient. Furthermore, bone screws may incorporate alternating notches and ridges into the head of the screw. The notches and ridges may interface with a set screw, thereby preventing rotation and loosening of the screw. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331550 | SPINAL IMPLANTS - Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331551 | INSTRUMENT FOR MANIPULATING AN IMPLANT - An instrument ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331552 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF POSITIONING AN ACETABULAR PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument and method for positioning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically-prepared acetabulum is disclosed. The orthopaedic surgical instrument has a base configured to engage the patient's pelvis, a first linkage pivotally coupled to the base, a locking mechanism operable to lock the first linkage in position relative to the base, and a second linkage removably coupled to the first linkage. The second linkage has an alignment axis corresponding to a desired abduction angle and a desired anteversion angle of the acetabular axis of the acetabular prosthetic component. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331553 | BONE SCREW AND IMPLANT DELIVERY DEVICE - A system for implanting a bone screw into a vertebra of a vertebral column of a patient to help secure an implant within a joint between the vertebra and an adjacent vertebra may include a bone screw, a bone screw delivery mechanism detachably connected to the bone screw, and a guide tube. The guide tube may have a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen configured to receive the bone screw and the bone screw delivery mechanism, and at least one bend disposed nearer the distal end than the proximal end. The bend in the guide tube may change a trajectory of the bone screw and the bone screw delivery mechanism advancing through the lumen from a first trajectory along a longitudinal axis of the guide tube to a second trajectory that is angled relative to the longitudinal axis. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331554 | OSTEOIMPLANT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An osteoimplant is provided which comprises a coherent aggregate of elongate bone particles, the osteoimplant possessing predetermined dimensions and shape. The osteoimplant is highly absorbent and sponge-like in nature. Also provided herein are a method of fabricating the osteoimplant and a method of repairing and/or treating bone defects utilizing the osteoimplant. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331555 | INTRA-ARTICULAR JOINT REPLACEMENT AND METHOD - Methods of implanting a prosthesis to repair a joint include displacing a first bone from the joint formed by an intersection between the first bone and a second bone. An end portion of the first bone is resected to define a resected end. A concavity is formed into the resected end using a shaping tool. The bone is compacted to form a support layer lining the concavity. The prosthesis is implanted in the concavity against the support layer without attaching the prosthesis to the support layer. The joint is reformed with the prosthesis such that the prosthesis remains unattached to the support layer and the first and second bones articulate about the prosthesis. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331556 | FLUID-DRIVEN BUBBLE ACTUATOR ARRAYS - This disclosure includes bubble actuator arrays and methods for making and using the same. Some bubble actuator arrays include a first flexible layer having a substantially flat first portion and a plurality of second portions that protrude away from the first portion to define chambers, a flexible second layer sealed to the first layer to define a plurality of cells in the chambers and between the layers, and where the array can be coupled to a fluid source such that the internal pressures of the cells can be varied. Some of the present methods include adjusting with a processor and fluid source the pressure in the cells of an array. Others of the present methods include placing sacrificial material into chambers of a molded first layer such that a plurality of cells is formed when a second layer is molded coincident to the first and the sacrificial material is removed. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331557 | Exoskeleton Ankle Robot - A portable electrical motor-driven exoskeleton ankle joint robot with gear transmission and control system which is intended to provide walking assistance in different speed and walking conditions to persons with disability in walking or muscle weakness or joint problem. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331558 | ANKLE BRACE - An ankle brace for a prosthetic device includes a prosthetic foot and a lower leg piece. The ankle brace may bridge a gap between the prosthetic foot and the lower leg piece. The ankle brace may include a main member which is made of a flexible material and includes a cavity for accommodating the prosthetic device. At least one reinforcement element may be arranged on the main member which may increase the inherent stability of the ankle brace. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331559 | Robust Adaptable Foot Prosthesis - A device is provided to allow adaptation of a prosthetic or robotic foot in the medial-lateral direction, including pronation and supination of the foot using a series of articulations. Articulations are permitted in the disclosed device due to linkage systems positioned at various locations of the prosthetic foot. In particular, the device includes multiple connected linkage systems each including upper and lower portions with an articulating contact surface designed for load carriage and stability. The point of contact between the contact surfaces of each linkage system comprises the position-dependent instantaneous center of rotation of the upper portion with respect to the lower portion. The device also includes a platform coupled between the linkage systems and a base. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331560 | Interactive Exoskeleton Robotic Knee System - An interactive exoskeleton robotic knee system for assist walking and gait training. The system comprises of an exoskeleton framework to be attached to the thigh and shank of the user's leg; electric motor; mechanical lock; motion sensor assembled on the lower limb unit, and a control box. The system provides extension and flexion movement in the knee joint. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331561 | Bidirectional Limb Neuro-Prosthesis - Integrated closed-loop real-time limb neuro-prosthetic system comprising an artificial limb, a microprocessor, sensors, a signal conditioner, a stimulator, at least one EMG electrode and at least one sensory feedback electrode, characterized by the fact that said sensory feedback electrode is an intraneural electrode which is adapted to be implanted in an intact and healthy portion of a nerve. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331562 | ADJUSTABLE SOCKET SYSTEM - An adjustable socket system includes a distal portion and proximal portion. An axis extends between the distal and proximal portions. A plurality of struts are connected to the distal portion and distributed circumferentially about the axis. The struts at least in part define a receiving volume adapted to receive a residual limb and are movable between an expanded configuration in which at least some of the struts are moved radially outward relative to the axis to loosen the fit of the adjustable system, and a closed configuration in which at least some of the struts are moved radially inward relative to the expanded configuration to tighten the fit of the adjustable socket system. A tightening system is operatively connected to the struts and arranged to tighten and loosen the fit of the adjustable socket system on one or more areas of the residual limb. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331563 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE WITH SOCKET PRESSURE MONITORING CAPABILITY AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING CUSTOM PROSTHETICS - A prosthetic device adapted to be worn on a lower limb of a patient is provided. The prosthetic device includes a socket having an inner surface of which contacts the limb of the patient when the prosthetic device is worn by the patient. Pressure sensors are provided on the inner surface of the socket which measure pressure at the socket-limb interface when the prosthetic device is worn by the patient. The prosthetic device also includes a processor and a wireless transceiver. The processor receives data from the pressure sensors and wirelessly transmits the data to a remote wireless device. A system including the prosthetic device and a remote wireless device is also provided. The remote wireless device can display a map of pressure as a function of sensor location at the socket-limb interface and issue a warning to the patient if the pressure at a sensor location exceeds a specified value. Methods of using the prosthetic to monitor pressure at the socket-limb interface are also provided. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331564 | DRUG COATED MEDICAL DEVICES - In embodiments, medical devices, such balloon catheters or stents, can deliver a therapeutic agent to body tissue of a patient. The medical device a therapeutic coating comprising a polydopamine coated therapeutic agent disposed on a surface of the expandable medical device. In some instances, the therapeutic agent may comprise everolimus. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331565 | BIOABSORBABLE POLYMERIC MEDICAL DEVICE - In embodiments there is described a cardiovascular tube-shaped lockable and expandable bioabsorbable scaffold having a low immunogenicity manufactured from a crystallizable bioabsorbable polymer composition or blend. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331566 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR TRANSCATHETER DETACHMENT OF A STENT FROM THE DELIVERY DEVICE - Described is an apparatus for transcatheter detachment of a stent from a delivery device. A braided suture with an opening is inserted through a restraining hole in a glide (the opening is secured on one side by a knot or a series of knots) and a release line is inserted through the braided suture opening. The braided suture is thus prevented from pulling through the restraining hole while the release line is through the opening. The braided suture is free to pass through the restraining hole after the release line is pulled out of the opening and thereafter pulled free of stent holes formed through a stent, thereby detaching the stent at a desired location. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331567 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VASCULAR RE-ENTRY - In a method for re-entry from extraluminal space into the central lumen of a vessel, a guidewire is advanced into the extraluminal space of the vessel, and then a directional catheter is advanced over the guidewire through the extraluminal space. Thereafter, the guidewire is removed from the directional catheter, an ultrasound device is placed through the directional catheter, and the ultrasound device is advanced through the extraluminal space into the central lumen and then activated. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331568 | Intragastric Balloon for Treating Obesity - A transorally implanted intragastric balloon or treating obesity and for weight control including a variable size balloon with one or interconnected regions acting to exert a pressure on the stomach, to provide a stomach volume occupying effect, and/or to anchor the balloon within the stomach. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331569 | DEVICE FOR STABILIZING BODY JOINTS, MUSCLES AND TENDONS - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331570 | ADJUSTABLE DORSAL NIGHT SPLINT - A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331571 | LATERAL SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR FEET - A stability system is formed from a bottom platform having a top surface configured to receive a sole of a shoe, an interior side and an exterior side. A leg cuff is connected to the exterior side of the bottom platform and comprises a vertical sidewall configured to abut a user's leg when the user's foot is placed on the bottom platform. The leg cuff has an intermediate portion extending around a rear of the stability system and being connected to the bottom platform near an interior side of the bottom platform, to secure the user's heel in place. The stability system is configured such that when a user places a shoe onto the bottom platform, the bottom platform extends beyond a width of the shoe at least on the exterior side and the intermediate portion surrounds the user's ankle. The extra width provides additional stability to a user whose balance is compromised. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331572 | Variable Stiffness Devices and Methods of Use - Variable stiffness devices and methods of their use are provided. In some embodiments, a variable stiffness device comprises an inner member defining a compartment for receiving an actuating fluid; an outer member disposed around the inner member; and a granular medium disposed between the inner member and the outer member; wherein the inner member is being moveable in a radial direction from a relaxed state to an expanded state by introducing the actuating fluid into the compartment of the inner member to compress the granular medium against the outer member to increase the stiffness of the device. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331573 | TALOTARSAL ORTHOSIS - The invention relates to an anatomical talotarsal orthosis for immobilising the ankle joint, comprising a plurality of rigid areas ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331574 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOWER LIMB ELEVATION AND STABILIZATION - In the context of medical recovery from injury and/or surgery to a lower extremity, a device may be used to provide elevation and support for an ankle along with restraint against knee rotation of a patient. The device may include a generally flat main body, two spaced-apart lateral ridges extending along or near lateral edges of the generally flat main body, and a medial depression between the lateral ridges that provides a support surface on which the ankle may be positioned. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331575 | DEVICE FOR FACILITATING NASAL BREATHING FOR SNORERS - A device for facilitating nasal breathing with the mouth closed, including a mouth guard having a maxillary support face and symmetrical two half-arcs on either side of a medial direction (m) and joining one another at a front area of the mouth guard. The mouth guard includes, in its front area an upper anterior edge, wherein it includes a lip protection including an upper part arranged in the extension of the upper anterior edge and extending above the maxillary support face. The upper part including two upper extensions configured so as to form a support area and advantageously to push forward the gingivolabial groove of a user enabling the airway to be increased. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331576 | DENTAL GUARD SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING - A method of forming a user conformable dental guard includes obtaining a storage case with a handle, and inserting a dental guard and an impression tray in which the dental guard is positioned into the storage case. The method includes filling the storage case with water and placing the storage case and its contents into a microwave oven. The storage case and its contents are then subjected to microwave energy for a period of time sufficient to soften the dental guard. The method includes removing the storage case from the microwave over, flushing the storage case with water to slightly cool the dental guard, removing the dental guard and impression tray from the storage case and inserting the dental guard and impression tray into the user's mouth. The dental guard is molded by application of force by the user's teeth. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331577 | APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED BREATHING - According to one embodiment, an apparatus for improved breathing is provided. The apparatus may include an improved oral appliance, an improved mask, an improved coupler to couple an oral appliance to a mask, and/or a combination of these improvements. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331579 | INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE - A method for promoting contraception by placing a contraceptive device within a uterus without blocking fallopian tubes may involve advancing a distal end of a delivery device through a cervix, advancing the contraceptive device comprising an elongate shape memory member out of the distal end of the delivery device and into the uterus, and limiting inferior migration of the contraceptive device within the uterus. Inferior migration may be limited by allowing the contraceptive device to assume a shape, when subjected to pressure that tends to cause a downward migration of the device within the uterus, in which an expandable middle portion of the device is expanded to contact the inner wall of the uterus and thus limit the downward migration of the device. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331580 | MASSAGING DEVICE HAVING FLUID CONTAINER - A massaging device includes a housing having a chamber and a mouth communicating with the chamber of the housing for filling a fluid into the chamber of the housing, and a cover engaged with the mouth of the housing for enclosing the chamber of the housing and for retaining the fluid within the chamber of the housing and for preventing the fluid from flowing out of the chamber of the housing. The housing includes a number of peripheral protrusions for forming one or more peripheral recesses. The cover includes one or more depressions for forming a knob. The housing includes a casing extended into the housing, and the casing includes an inner end portion engaged with the cover. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331581 | HELMET HAVING AN EMBEDDED COOLING ARRAY - Embodiments include methods for cooling a helmet having an embedded cooling array with an external cooling system. Aspects include determining that the helmet has experienced a severe impact, wherein the helmet includes a padding configured to protect a user of the helmet from impacts and connecting the external cooling system to the embedded cooling array of the helmet. Aspects further include activating the external cooling system, wherein activating the external cooling system decreases an internal temperature of the helmet via the embedded cooling array. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331582 | HELMET HAVING AN EMBEDDED COOLING ARRAY - Embodiments include methods for cooling a helmet having an embedded cooling array with an external cooling system. Aspects include determining that the helmet has experienced a severe impact, wherein the helmet includes a padding configured to protect a user of the helmet from impacts and connecting the external cooling system to the embedded cooling array of the helmet. Aspects further include activating the external cooling system, wherein activating the external cooling system decreases an internal temperature of the helmet via the embedded cooling array. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331583 | RIGID CONTAINER FOR DISTRIBUTING COOLING TEMPERATURES TO LIMBS - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a container for cooling a portion of a user's body. The container may include an outer shell with an inner cavity configured to accommodate a volume of fluid, the outer shell comprising at least one limb slot configured to accommodate a user's limb and a fill spout extending from the outer shell, wherein the fill spout is configured to provide an opening into the inner cavity into which the fluid can be poured. The fluid may be any suitable fluid that can be cooled using conventional cooling devices. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331584 | SURGICAL TOOL TRACKING TO CONTROL SURGICAL SYSTEM - A surgical system uses a surgical tool as a control input. A tracking unit tracks a motion of the surgical tool, and a processing unit for processes the motion of the surgical tool to obtain a temporal spatial information of the surgical tool. The control unit further comprises a control input unit with a number of control commands. The control input unit associates the temporal spatial information of the surgical tool with a corresponding control command. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331585 | OPHTHALMIC TREATMENT DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPHTHALMIC TREATMENT DEVICE, AND FUNDUS LESION TREATMENT METHOD - The present invention relates to an ophthalmic treatment device, a control method therefor and a fundus lesion treatment method, the ophthalmic treatment device comprising: a treatment beam generation unit for generating a treatment beam; a beam delivery unit for forming a path through which the treatment beam generated from the treatment beam generating unit is irradiated into a patient's fundus; and a control unit for controlling the beam delivery unit to irradiate the treatment beam into a location adjacent to the lesion area of the fundus. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331586 | PATIENT ADAPTER FOR AN EYE LASER APPARATUS - A patient adapter for an eye laser apparatus comprises a first partial adapter unit, including a suction ring portion to be placed on an eye and affixed on the eye by means of suction force, the suction ring portion having a ring axis; and a second partial adapter unit formed separately from the first partial adapter unit, the second partial adapter unit being configured for releasable coupling to the eye laser apparatus and including an eye contact element for shaping the surface of the eye, wherein the two partial adapter units are held together mechanically in a module between a first relative position, in which the eye contact element has a first axial position with respect to the suction ring portion, and a second relative position, in which the eye contact element has a second axial position with respect to the suction ring portion. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331587 | INJECTOR FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS - The purpose of the present invention is to provide an injector for an intraocular lens, whereby it is possible to easily set a lens support part to an appropriate position on a lens holder, and to safely carry out insertion work. A lens holder ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331588 | SCHLEMM'S CANAL STENT-SIEVE - An ocular stent device ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331589 | STEERABLE LASER PROBE - A steerable laser probe may include a handle, an actuation structure of the handle, a housing tube, a wire having a pre-formed curve, and an optic fiber disposed within the housing tube and an inner bore of the handle. The housing tube may include a first housing tube portion having a first stiffness and a second housing tube portion having a second stiffness. The second stiffness may be greater than the first stiffness. A compression of the actuation structure may curve or straighten the housing tube. A decompression of the actuation structure may curve or straighten the housing tube. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331590 | PHOTODISRUPTIVE LASER FRAGMENTATION OF TISSUE - An ophthalmic laser surgical system includes a pulsed laser source configured to generate a pulsed laser beam, optics configured to direct the laser beam towards a target region in a lens of an eye, and a processor configured to control the optics to form a regular array of cells in the target region by creating layers of photodisrupted bubbles to generate cell boundaries. The layers are created by causing the optics to scan the pulsed laser according to a curvature of a focal plane of the optics to track a natural curvature of the lens. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331591 | GOGGLE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pair of goggles includes a flexible body, a lens assembly, and a quick release system configured to removably couple the lens assembly to the flexible body. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331592 | INTERACTIVE HELMET WITH DISPLAY OF WELDING PARAMETERS - A welding system includes welding equipment for generating a welding current and voltage, a welding control system for controlling the welding current and voltage, a monitoring system for monitoring a welding parameter, and a welding helmet. The welding helmet includes a main body, a retinal tracking system configured to identify a field of view of a user by tracking movement of the user's eyes, and a visual display system configured to generate a visual image of the welding parameter and further configured to position the visual image within the field of view of the user identified by the retinal tracking system. The retinal tracking system is further configured to receive a welding parameter input from the user based on tracking movement of the user's eyes, and to communicate the welding parameter input to the welding control system to control at least one of the welding current and voltage. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331593 | ARTICLE TO BE APPLIED AGAINST THE SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES OR A WOUND - An article to be applied against the skin, mucous membranes or a wound, in order to absorb a liquid, such as an exudate, the article including: a distal absorbent layer; one or more visual indicators that change appearance upon contact with the liquid, the visual indicator(s) being in contact with the distal absorbent layer; an interface intended to come into contact with the skin or mucous membranes; at least one proximal absorbent layer located adjacent to the interface between the interface and the distal absorbent layer; and at least one layer forming a water barrier located between the proximal absorbent layer and the distal absorbent layer and provided with at least one passage through which the liquid that has passed through the proximal absorbent layer can reach the distal absorbent layer. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331594 | WOUND DRESSING AND METHOD OF TREATMENT - A wound dressing, a method of manufacturing a wound dressing, and a method of treating a patient are disclosed. The wound dressing may include an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate; and an obscuring element for at least partially obscuring a view of wound exudate absorbed by the absorbent layer in use. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331595 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER AND METHOD OF ITS PRODUCTION - A disposable diaper includes a crotch section sheet member that is long in one direction, a belly side sheet member, and a back side sheet member. The crotch section sheet member includes first adhesive sections having first adhesive-coated regions coated continuously in the lengthwise direction of the crotch section sheet member, and the belly side sheet member and the back side sheet member include second adhesive sections having second adhesive-coated regions coated continuously in the widthwise direction of the crotch section sheet member, at sections where the crotch section sheet member is to contact with the belly side sheet member and the back side sheet member. The crotch section sheet member is bonded to the belly side sheet member and the back side sheet member with the first adhesive-coated regions and the second adhesive-coated regions crossing each other. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331596 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A MULTI-LAYERED PRINTED ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent article is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331597 | PROCESS AND MACHINE FOR FORMING AN ABSORBENT SANITARY ARTICLE - A process for forming an absorbent sanitary article of the type including a pad having a direction of main extension, including a step of at least one absorbent core of the absorbent article by layering a corresponding composite web, a step of preparing a succession of hollows in the composite web obtained by removing for each hollow a corresponding portion of the composite web and a step of applying the portions removed on the composite web. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331598 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH GRAPHIC FRAMING - The present application relates to absorbent articles, including catamenial devices, such as tampons and sanitary napkins, for the absorption of menses. More particularly, the present invention relates to an absorbent article having a product graphic framing arrangement that frames the central usage area of the absorbent core. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331599 | DIAPER FOR INSERT-TYPE TOILET BOWL - A diaper for a insert-type toilet bowl includes an excretion hole | 2016-11-17 |
20160331600 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT SANITARY PRODUCTS AND AN ABSORBENT SANITARY PRODUCT - A method for manufacturing absorbent sanitary products, comprising the steps of: forming a first and a second continuous elastic band, which are movable parallel to each other in a machine direction, fixing a plurality of absorbent panels between said first and second continuous elastic bands, arranged in a direction transverse to the machine direction, and spaced apart in said machine direction, wherein each of said elastic bands is formed by means of a method comprising the steps of: continuously feeding a plurality of tensioned elastic threads ( | 2016-11-17 |