Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080197539 | METHOD AND ASSOCIATED MOLD PROCESS FOR CREATING A COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CARRYING ENCLOSURE - A mold process for creating a collapsible cargo carrying enclosure including a plurality of panels, each exhibiting a specified two-dimensional shape and thickness and which are interconnected along adjoining edges. Each of the panels exhibits a structural substrate and upon positioning within a mold cavity, is over molded with a plasticized material. The structural substrate typically includes a network of elongated and interconnecting bamboo, steel, or aluminum members, the plasticized material further including a powder impression material filling said mold within which an aggregate is entrained including at least one of glass, pebbles/rocks, ceramics, steel rerods and wood. Upon curing and removing the panels from each associated mold cavity, the panels are interconnected together and collapsible in a stacked manner to provide the advantages of lightweight and ease of shipment. The assembled container further defines a waterproof and floatable/towable cargo holding enclosure, such as for use offshore offloading and transport of cargo shipments. | 08-21-2008 |
20090018657 | SKELETAL IMPLANT FOR REPLACING A HUMAN BONE - A skeletal implant for replacing a human bone includes an inner reinforcing member and an outer plasticized and fluid resistant layer encasing the inner reinforcing member. A structurally rigid and foamable layer is disposed between the inner reinforcing member and the outer plasticized layer. An end of the outer layer is configured for receiving, in articulated engagement, an end of an adjoining bone. A plurality of ligaments are grafted between the implant and the adjoining bone and proximate the articulated engagement. Conduit passageways are also established between the inner reinforcing member and the end of the outer layer in order to communicate a fluid to an articulating engagement and ligament supporting location with an adjoining bone. | 01-15-2009 |
20090076604 | ARTIFICIAL LIGAMENTS FOR JOINT APPLICATIONS - A ligament incorporated into a prosthetic joint exhibiting a plasticized, elongated and deformable material. A fibrous material is internally disposed within the deformable material, the fibrous material terminating in first and second enlarged bead portions arranged in proximity to enlarged pocket defined ends associated with the deformable materials. First and second bones define a joint region therebetween, the deformable end pockets and bead portions being inserted through associated holes defined in joint proximate locations associated with the bones, so that actuation of a projection location of the fibrous material causes the bead portions to outwardly deflect the end pockets, resulting in the ligaments being anchored in place between the bones. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076605 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT SUPPORT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND BONES - An artificial joint associated with an implant including a pair of three dimensional and structurally extending bones, each defining a contoured and opposing end face, and which collectively defines a joint location. At least one plasticized layer is applied to one of, or both, the end faces in a coacting and substantially frictional reducing fashion. A lubricating plastic is defined upon an exposed face of the bladder. The plasticized layers may include a fluid receiving and inflatable bladder for filling a three dimensional area associated with the joint location. A curable/settable fluidic material can be injected into the bladder and which includes at least one of an epoxy, a urethane, a gelatin and a two-part hardener. The bones each further include an artificial implant constructed from at least one of a plasticized and a metallic material, | 03-19-2009 |
20090125108 | ARTIFICIAL KNEE IMPLANT INCLUDING LIQUID BALLAST SUPPORTING / ROTATING SURFACES AND INCORPORATING FLEXIBLE MULTI-MATERIAL AND NATURAL LUBRICANT RETAINING MATRIX APPLIED TO A JOINT SURFACE - An artificial joint associated with an implant having a pair of three dimensional and structurally extending bones, each defining a contoured and opposing end face and collectively defining a joint location. A plasticized layer is applied to an end face of each bone and coacts in substantially frictional reducing fashion with an opposing end face of a further selected bone. The plasticized layer further includes at least a plurality of projecting contact locations, between which are defined a network of valleys for receiving, supporting, and distributing a lubricant across a surface area associated with the layer. | 05-14-2009 |
20090131984 | SPINE SUPPORT IMPLANT INCLUDING INTER VERTEBRAL INSERTABLE FLUID BALLASTABLE INSERT AND INTER-VERTEBRAL WEB RETAINING HARNESSES - An implant support device associated with succeeding spinal vertebrae, including a harness exhibiting a plurality of legs, each extending from a rotatable bearing or suitable interconnecting support. Each of the legs terminates in an angled tang, this being engaged with a surface of a selected vertebrae. Additional features include undercut portions defined between the legs and arcuate/hemispherical mounting locations surrounding the bearing in individually rotatably permitting fashion. Inter-vertebral support cushions are also positioned between succeeding vertebrae, and can be incorporated with or provided separately from the web support harnesses. | 05-21-2009 |
20090148237 | Sea wall system with displaceable and water level actuating components - A sea wall system incorporated into a continuous and foundation supported structure, including a plurality of panels which are displaced in either of vertical or horizontal fashion from interior locations associated with the foundation structure. The panels are each constructed of a lightweight and fluid resistant material and are each displaceable from a first retracted position to an extended position, whereby the components collectively establish a heightened water barrier. A fluid communicating opening is defined in the foundation support and, in response to a rising water level, vertically displaces the panels. | 06-11-2009 |
20090241461 | COMPOSITE STACKABLE PALLET CONSTRUCTION - A structurally reinforcing and three dimensional article, such as a pallet, having a structural insert of specified shape and size. A composite plasticized material is over-molded or otherwise applied upon the structural insert according to a selected thickness to encapsulate the insert. The pallets are stackable when not in use and may also include built in straps for securing cargo thereupon. | 10-01-2009 |
20090246461 | ARTICLE, ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A WATERPROOF, DEGRADATION RESISTANT AND INCREASED STRUCTURAL SUPPORTED STIFFENER INSERT SUCH AS INCORPORATED INTO A COMPOSITE PALLET CONSTRUCTION - A structurally supporting insert and associated process including a body having a specified shape and size and including both an exterior and an interior. A first material, such as a waterproofing and/or degradation preventing spray or coating applied to each of exterior and interior locations of the body. A second material, such a composite plastic material, is applied over the first material according to a built-up thickness about the exterior of the body in order to encapsulate the body. | 10-01-2009 |
20090248166 | JOINT CONSTRUCTION, SUCH AS FOR USE BY ATHLETES - A reinforced joint assembly includes a first implant portion secured to a sectioned end of a first bone. A second implant portion is likewise secured to a sectioned end of a second bone and in opposing fashion relative to the first implant to define a joint zone therebetween. The first implant exhibits a first surface profile, whereas the second implant exhibits a second and mating surface profile. A male projection extends from the first surface profile of the first implant and seats within a recess defined within the second implant. | 10-01-2009 |
20090258101 | MULTI-LEVEL MACHINE FOR DUPLICATING A SECTIONED AND SCANNED BONE END AND FOR PRODUCING A FITTING IMPLANT REPLACEMENT - A machine for producing a three dimensional joint replacement article and which exhibits a three dimensional shaped body incorporating a scanner component for at least receiving a digitized input corresponding to a set of dimensions associated with a replacement article to be produced. Incorporated in die machine is a numerical control guided machining subassembly in communication with at least one material blank corresponding to an article to be produced. Material shavings are vacuum removed and collected for disposal and, following CNC machining, the finished part is deposited into a cavity accessed by a retrieval door for removal. | 10-15-2009 |
20090258192 | MOLD AND PROCESS FOR COMBINING METAL/CERAMIC AND POLYMER COMPONENT MIXTURE IN THE FORMATION OF HOMOGENOUS PARTS AND FURTHER INCLUDING AN ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE & PROCESS FOR CREATING A COMBINATION PLASTIC AND SILVER COMPOSITE EXHIBITING LIFELONG ANTI-BIOTIC PROPERTIES - The present invention discloses a composite structural article exhibiting a three dimensional shape and size and including an admixture including at least one of a metal and a ceramic component, this combined with at least one polymeric component. In a further revised application, the article can include au admixture including at least one of a silver and a polymeric component. | 10-15-2009 |
20090275989 | COMPOSITE AND SURFACE MOUNTED BRACE, KIT AND ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING A FRACTURED BONE - A brace kit and assembly for supporting an exterior surface of a damaged bone and including any plurality of elongated supports or peripherally extending and loop shaped plastic straps applied to the bone and which is secured in overlaying fashion over the damaged location. Scissor portions are also provided for providing interengaging support in cooperation with the straps. An improved anchor system includes a modified drill for creating a three dimensional undercut pattern within a previously drilled hole, thereby providing improved ability to secure the brace to die bone. | 11-05-2009 |
20090292364 | SHOULDER IMPLANT WITH FIRST AND SECOND COMPOSITE SUB-ASSEMBLIES AND IMPROVED MOUNTING ANCHORS FOR ESTABLISHING A SECURE JOINT - The present invention discloses an improved shoulder joint implant assembly including a plastic ball secured to a first joint defining bone end face and a plastic receiver secured to a second joint defining bone end face. Each of the ball and receiver implants are constructed of a composite hardened plastic with a softened cartilage wear surface plastic. A fastener is secured to the first joint defining bone end face and over which is mounted the plastic ball. Anchoring of the receiver is established by a pair of integrally formed and inwardly extending mounting tabs, these further extending into further recess machined cavities in the first bone. | 11-26-2009 |
20090317551 | SPRAY APPLICATING PROCESS AND PRODUCTION ASSEMBLY FOR MANUFACTURING A PALLET - A production assembly and associated process for mass producing such as a thermoplastic pallet and which utilizes a multiple insert supporting and continuously moving carousels inter-faceable with an input line upon which is transported a plurality of rigid and planar shaped inserts, as well as an output line a spaced relationship from the input line for removing, from the carousel, the resin coated articles. The invention further teaches a series of subset variants for spray applying a two part resin and hardener upon the insert according to a selected thickness, following which the inserts are cured and dried prior to transferring to the output line and in order to create a finished product. | 12-24-2009 |
20100010408 | BODY LIMB CAST INCLUDING AN OUTER RIGID SHELL AND INNER DYNAMIC MEMBERS IN COMBINATION WITH AIR CIRCULATION AND MASSAGE FEATURES - A cast for supporting a limb includes a rigid outer shell, such as provided as first and second assembleable halves interconnected by a plurality of latches. An inner conforming foam insole is supported within the shell and is interconnected by pluralities of linearly extending passageways in combination with radially extending rings and which communicate with additional breathing holes extending through a cross sectional thickness of the insole for introducing an airflow for relieving patient discomfort. A toe attachable fan unit creates the airflow within the insole in communication with a plurality of vents positioned at upper terminating ends of each of the linear extending passageways. A plurality of airbags encircle the insole and are iteratively inflated and deflated to achieve a pulsing massage effect. | 01-14-2010 |
20100022927 | BODY LIMB CAST WITH KEY ADJUSTABLE OUTER CAGE AND INNER FOAM SUPPORT MEMBERS FOR MAINTAINING BREATHE-ABILITY - A body limb cast including an elbow or knee joint supporting element having a first perimeter edge and a second opposite perimeter edge. A first splint subassembly is secured in engaging and extending fashion from the first perimeter edge, a second splint subassembly secured in engaging and extending fashion from the second perimeter edge of the joint supporting element. Cushioning elements extend from an inside of each splint subassembly and support the surfaces of a patient's limb upon assembly of the joint supporting element and splints. The splint subassemblies each further include a plurality of individual, lengthwise extending and assembleable members extending around a perimeter about the patient's limb. | 01-28-2010 |
20100043678 | STRUCTURAL SUPPORTING SUBSTRATE INCORPORATED INTO A COMPOSITE AND LOAD SUPPORTING PLATFORM - A skeletal substrate associated with a composite over spray or over molded article, such as a stackable pallet. The skeletal substrate includes a three dimensional article, such as a durable corrugated paperboard or other material, with a load supporting and planar upper surface and a recess configured and pallet fork receiving underside. The substrate incorporates a repeating pattern of cylindrical, polygonal, wave like or other shapes, such as which are coated in built up fashion with a polymeric material in order to provide insulating of the substrate from the environment as well as to provide additional strength. | 02-25-2010 |
20100063433 | TEMPORARY SPLINT ASSEMBLY WITH SEMI-RIGID WRAP AROUND SUPPORTS IN COMBINATION WITH INTERMEDIATELY POSITIONED JOINT CAST - A splint assembly for use with an individual's limb including an assembleable and rigid member positioned in surrounding fashion about an intermediate joint associated with the limb. A pair of support subassemblies secure about a location of the individual's limb contiguous to the joint, an extending edge of each support subassembly securing to a perimeter extending edge of the rigid member. Upper and lower wraparound support subassemblies secure to first and second perimeter extending edges associated with the rigid member, each further including a generally grid and web-shaped foam template with a hardened plastic backing being configured to match the configuration of the foam template. Edge extending straps provided for each of the hardened plastic backings overlap and engage opposite extending edge locations of each wraparound support subassembly. | 03-11-2010 |
20100069804 | COMPOSITE PLASTIC RIGID WALKING CAST WITH CUSHIONED INTERIOR SUPPORTS - A walking cast having an upper cage assembleable over an upper leg and a lower cage assembleable over a lower leg and hingedly secured to the upper cage approximate a wearer's knee. A foot sole support is connected to the lower cage which includes lower angled supports for engaging side locations of the sole in a further hinged connection. Each of the upper and lower cages include a rear positioned fixed support with a second forward and hingedly connecting door. A plurality of cushioning supports secure to inner facing locations associated with each of the upper and lower cages. | 03-18-2010 |
20100083424 | BREATHABLE HELMET DESIGN WITH INNER SPRING/FLUID BIASING OR CUSHIONING SUPPORT FOR ABSORBING AND REDISTRIBUTING IMPACT FORCES - The present invention discloses a wearable helmet for providing at least one of impact force cushioning and redirection, anti-rotation and breathability. The helmet exhibits a concave shaped body dimensioned for placement over a user's head, with a plurality of individual and inward projecting elements associated with an interior facing surface of the body and contacting locations of the wearer's head. In this fashion, the projections exhibit a biasing component for cushioning and/or redirecting impact forces to the helmet. | 04-08-2010 |
20100087764 | NECK CAST WITH MULTI-POSITION ADJUSTABILITY OF HEIGHT AND DIAMETER AND INCLUDING DOWNWARDLY CONFIGURED SHOULDER SUPPORTS FOR IMMOBILIZING A PATIENT'S HEAD - The present invention teaches a head and neck cast for providing secure immobilization of a patient's upper neck and head extremities and includes a lower ergonomically configured ring supported upon the shoulders of the wearer. An upper ring is vertically displaceable in each of upper and lower directions relative to the lower support ring via an interconnecting network of both scissoring and vertically extending jacks. In this fashion, the neck and head of the patient is immobilized via the positional support provided by the lower ring and without the need for screws mounted to the skull. | 04-08-2010 |
20100106190 | SUPPORT INSERT ASSOCIATED WITH SPINAL VERTEBRAE - An insert for establishing a desired spacing between a pair of succeeding vertebrae and having a body including an extending end for supporting a location associated with a first selected lumbar vertebrae. An opposite extending end supports a spaced apart and opposing location associated with a second successively positioned lumbar vertebrae. Upon pre-positioning the body in an open space established between the vertebrae, an actuating input causes the first extending end to displace outwardly relative to the second end and into contacting support with the vertebrae. | 04-29-2010 |
20100121239 | SUPPORT INCLUDING STABILIZING BRACE AND INSERTS FOR USE WITH ANY NUMBER OF SPINAL VERTEBRAE SUCH AS UPPER THORACIC VERTEBRAE - A brace for securing any number of thoracic vertebrae with a composite plastic body exhibited an elongated stem. A plurality of clip engaging portions are formed in integrally extending fashion from the stem. Each of the clip portions terminate in an enlarged end portion which seats within an undercut location formed at specified locations within each of any sub-plurality of the vertebrae, and which are desired to be interconnected by the brace to prevent undesirable inter-movement of misaligned vertebrae. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122567 | ABRASIVE WEAR TESTING MACHINE WITH CYCLE PROGRAMMABILITY AND VARIABLE FORCE APPLICATION - An abrasive wear testing machine exhibiting a support surface upon which is dynamically supported a tray to which a wear piece is secured. A tool bit is supported by a vertically displaceable and weight supporting bracket in a fixed and downward load applied fashion against the wear piece, such that the tray is reciprocated a selected number of cycles to determine a wear profile exerted upon the wear piece by the tool bit. The bracket is configured so that end located receiving channels are each seatingly engaged upon upwardly extending hydraulic lifts secured to the support surface, with a plurality of free weights arranged upon the hydraulic lifts. | 05-20-2010 |
20100132610 | PROCESS AND ASSEMBLY FOR CREATING A RIGID PLASTIC PART WITHIN A ROTATABLE MOLD - An apparatus and related method for forming a three-dimensional polymer based part including a die tool having a specified shape and size and exhibiting an exposed polymer adhering surface corresponding in configuration to a polymeric based part to be created. A volume holding bin supports a three-dimensional article including at least one exposed and pattern defining surface. A volume of a granulated polymer material is deposited into the bin and around the article. A sub-volume of the material adheres to and forms a hardened layer upon the exposed pattern defining surface, a corresponding part created having a specified thickness mid matching configuration. | 06-03-2010 |
20100143605 | METHOD FOR FORMING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL POLYMER BASE - An apparatus and related method for forming a three-dimensional polymer based part including a die tool having a specified shape and size and exhibiting an exposed polymer adhering surface corresponding in configuration to a polymeric based part to be created. A volume holding bin supports a three-dimensional article including at least one exposed and pattern defining surface. A volume of a granulated polymer material is deposited into the bin and around the article. A sub-volume of the material adheres to and forms a hardened layer upon the exposed pattern defining surface, a corresponding part created having a specified thickness and matching configuration. | 06-10-2010 |
20100145450 | ARTIFICIAL LIGAMENTS FOR JOINT APPLICATIONS AND INCLUDING RESISTIVE RETAINING AND END DEFORMING CHARACTERISTICS - A ligament incorporated into a prosthetic joint exhibiting a plasticized, elongated and deformable material. A fibrous material is internally disposed within the deformable material, the fibrous material terminating in first and second enlarged bead portions arranged in proximity to enlarged pocket defined ends associated with the deformable materials. First and second bones define a joint region therebetween, the deformable end pockets and bead portions being inserted through associated holes defined in joint proximate locations associated with the bones, so that actuation of a projection location of the fibrous material causes the bead portions to outwardly deflect the end pockets, resulting in the ligaments being anchored in place between the bones. | 06-10-2010 |
20100148388 | APPARATUS AND RELATED PROCESS FOR FORMING A POLYMER BASED PART UTILIZING AN ASSEMBLEABLE, ROTATABLE AND VIBRATORY INDUCING MOLD EXHIBITING A DOWNWARDLY FACING AND PRE-HEATED TEMPLATE SURFACE - An apparatus and related method for forming a three-dimensional polymer based part including a die tool having a specified shape and size and exhibiting an exposed polymer adhering surface corresponding in configuration to a polymeric based part to be created. A volume holding bin supports a three-dimensional article including at least one exposed and pattern defining surface. A volume of a granulated polymer material is deposited into the bin and around the article. A sub-volume of the material adheres to and forms a hardened layer upon the exposed pattern defining surface, a corresponding part created having a specified thickness and matching configuration. | 06-17-2010 |
20100152851 | ARTIFICIAL LIGAMENTS FOR JOINT APPLICATIONS AND INCLUDING CROSSWISE EXTENDING LIGAMENTS BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND BONES - A ligament incorporated into a prosthetic joint exhibiting a plasticized, elongated and deformable material. A fibrous material is internally disposed within the deformable material, the fibrous material terminating in first and second enlarged bead portions arranged in proximity to enlarged pocket defined ends associated with the deformable materials. First and second bones define a joint region therebetween, the deformable end pockets and bead portions being inserted through associated holes defined in joint proximate locations associated with the bones, so that actuation of a projection location of the fibrous material causes the bead portions to outwardly deflect the end pockets, resulting in the ligaments being anchored in place between the bones. | 06-17-2010 |
20100222892 | JOINT ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING UNDERCUT SURFACE DESIGN TO ENTRAP ACCUMULATING WEAR DEBRIS FROM PLASTIC JOINT ASSEMBLY - A layer applied to a joint defined surface including a general mat shape body exhibiting a plurality of recesses, such that abrading contact with an opposing joint surface creates debris which are entrapped within the recesses during a normal range of motion. The body can further exhibit a first harder plastic substratum and a second softer plastic surface. The recesses further incorporate undercut defined patterns selected from any of circular, linear and arcuate designs. | 09-02-2010 |
20100228355 | HIP SOCKET WITH ASSEMBLEABLE MALE BALL SHAPE HAVING INTEGRALLY FORMED LIGAMENT AND FEMALE RECEIVER AND INSTALLATION KIT - A hip implant assembly including a spherical shaped ball and an elongated stem. An annular defining rim separates the ball from the stem and abuts, in a maximum inserting condition, over an exterior reconditioned surface of the femur and upon inserting the stem within an interior passageway formed within the femur. A cup shaped support seats the ball in a universally articulating permitting fashion via a flexible and resilient ligament which extends from the ball and is received within a recess passageway of the cup. The cup also includes a mounting surface with a central projecting portion which is in turn resistively fitted within an undercut defined recess formed in the ilium bone in communication with a base surface of the reconditioned acetabulum socket. A corresponding installation kit assists the preparation of the femur and ilium bones defining the hip joint, as well as the installation of the implant body into the upper conditioned femur end and the cup shaped and outer socket support to a reconditioned acetabulum defined in the ilium bone. | 09-09-2010 |
20100234958 | COMBINATION SPACER INSERT AND SUPPORT FOR PROVIDING INTER-CERVICAL VERTEBRAL SUPPORT - A combination spacer insert and support for incorporating into a space defined between succeeding vertebrae. A first insert body is constructed of a composite material exhibiting at least one modulus of elasticity with a substantially cylindrical shape and is inserted within the space, such as established between a pair of previously non-consecutive vertebrae and corresponding to an absent vertebrae. An additional and exterior supported member engages locations associated with the (formerly) non-consecutive vertebrae and which, in combination with the insert body, provides a limited degree of mobility to the vertebrae. | 09-16-2010 |
20100241234 | WEAR COMPENSATING JOINT ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING A PRESSURIZED FLUID INJECTABLE RESERVOIR UPWARDLY BIASING A HARDENED PLASTIC WITH A WEAR SURFACE - An artificial joint associated with an implant having a pair of three dimensional and structurally extending bones, each defining a contoured and opposing end face, which collectively defines a joint location. At least one plasticized and three dimensional shaped disk, such as a hardened and sanitary plastic material, is seated within a selected end cavity associated with a first of the bones. The disk exhibits an exterior surface configuration mating with an opposing end face of the other bone and which is biased, such as by a pressurized and fluid-filled bladder seated against an underside of the disc, in a contacting fashion against the other bone to establish a continuous wear surface. | 09-23-2010 |
20100257673 | COMBINATION MEDICAL SUPPORT TABLE & PORTABLE CONVERTIBLE STRETCHER UNIT - A combination patient support table and stretcher assembly having a patient support surface including at least first and second planar sections convertible between first end-to-end secured and second collapsible arrangements. A plurality of legs extend from corner locations associated with the planar support sections, the legs are convertible at least between first downwardly supporting and second outwardly pivoting positions. The assembly operates in a selected configuration as a ground supported and elevated table, and which can further be reconfiguring through actuation of the legs to reconfigure as a patient transportable stretcher. | 10-14-2010 |
20100305486 | INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CAST ASSEMBLIES FOR REPAIRING A BONE FRACTURE AND INCLUDING INTERIOR INFLATABLE OR MECHANICALLY EXPANDABLE INSERTS AS WELL AS EXTERIOR WRAP AROUND AND ADHESIVELY SECURED BRACES - A cast for aligning and supporting first and second bone locations adjoining a bone fracture zone including a body employed in at least one of interior and exterior locations of the bone surrounding the fracture zone. The body provides for at least one of aligning the bone locations on either side of the fracture zone and influencing the bone locations in a compressive fashion against the fracture zone during healing of the bone. The body may further include an internally inserted membrane, such as further exhibiting inflatable bladder incorporating a plurality of elongate stiffening members. | 12-02-2010 |
20100318091 | PLASTICIZED MATERIAL, DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILLING A BONE CAVITY AND INCLUDING BOTH FOAM PLASTIC SPRAY AND INJECTED LIQUID PELLETS AND FOR PROMOTING BONE GROWTH AND ADHESION - An artificial material, kit and process for filling a three dimensional cavity associated with a damaged or diseased bone and including a body composed of a cellular material including either a foam plastic spray or a syringe holding a plurality of liquid pellets and filling a preconditioned area associated with the bone. The syringe includes a stem which supports, at an extending end, a flexible forming guide for covering an inside location associated with the cavity concurrent with filling the interior. The material sets to facilitate long term and rehabilitative bone growth within and through the cells. | 12-16-2010 |
20100318188 | CLAMPING ASSEMBLIES FOR SECURING LIGAMENTS TO A BONE - An assembly for securing a plurality of ligaments to a bone includes a first portion exhibited by such as a ring shaped clamp with a tab and slot or a split stem incorporating a plurality of spaced apart ring shaped clamps compressively gripping about the ligaments. A second portion includes at least one of a screw or a ring extending portion engaging a ligament end loop or an undercut recess seating portion extending from an end of a body also incorporating the first portion, and such that the second portion extends from an end of the ligaments and mounts to the bone. The ligaments may further include first and second end-to-end attached sections, between which are configured angled and opposing/aligning incisions. | 12-16-2010 |
20110035012 | ARTIFICIAL WEAR RESISTANT PLUG FOR MOUNTING TO EXISTING JOINT BONE - An artificial and wear-resistant plug mounted to an existing bone associated with a joint structure and which includes a three dimensional and composite platicized material. An end surface of an existing bone is reconditioned in preparation for engagement of the plug thereto and in order to define a reconditioned artificial wear surface. Ina preferred application, a pair end mounted plugs are arranged in opposing fashion between first and second bones and respectively define a male receiving end and a female socket. A lubricant retaining and cartilage defining exterior layer is applied to one or both of opposing surfaces of the plugs. | 02-10-2011 |
20110035022 | COMPOSITE JOINT IMPLANT INCORPORATING INNER EXTENDING STEM WITH OUTWARDLY DISPLACEABLE BRANCHES FOR SECURING TO A SECTIONED BONE END - An artificial joint implant in use with a bone and including a three dimensional shaped body have an exterior configured and joint defining face. An annular shaped recess is formed within a seating location of the implant for securing the body over a sectioned end of the bone. A stem extends from the body inwardly within the bone and exhibits at least one support for engaging an inner bone surface and in order to maintain the implant in secured fashion to the bone. | 02-10-2011 |
20110054374 | POST-NIPPLE RECONSTRUCTION PROTECTOR - An improved post-operative dressing for providing both breast and, notably, nipple reconstruction and which in particular establishes custom lateral supporting of the nipple annulus. A body is constructed of a medical grade silicone and exhibits a three dimensional shape adapted for placement over the reconstructed breast and an aperture defined by an inner rim configured within the body is adapted to seat therethrough an associated nipple graft in a laterally supporting and non-pressure applied fashion. A number of secondary advantages incorporated into the body include each of apertures for breathability, suction/adherence properties, and impregnation or entrainment within the body inner surface of any form of anti-infection medicine. | 03-03-2011 |
20110067891 | EXTENSIBLE AND GROUND SUPPORT FIRE CURTAIN - A ground supported and upwardly extensible firewall curtain, such as for use in containing fires. A plurality of ground anchored and elongated housing are arranged in end-to-end interconnected fashion, such as in an advance position of an approaching fire. Each housing assembly includes an interiorly stored and upwardly extended curtain constructed of a fire resistant material. The curtains are likewise interconnected in end-to-end and inter-structurally supported fashion and so that a continuous fire wall is created to prevent or retard the advance of the fire in a given direction, such as toward residential or other populated areas. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071640 | END SURFACE MOUNTED PLUGS INCORPORATED INTOAN ARTIFICIAL JOINT AND INCLUDING CUSHIONEDSOFT PLASTIC BETWEEN OUTER HARDENED PLASTICLAYERS TO IMPROVE WEAR CHARACTERISTICS - The present invention discloses an implant for use with a joint defining bone having a three dimensional shape and including a first exposed and joint surface defining layer and an inner most and bone mounting layer. The body further has at least one intermediate layer exhibiting a hardness less than either of the exposed layer and the inner most layer such that, upon mounting the body to a conditioned end of a joint defining bone, it provides the dual features of dynamic cushioning support and external wear resistance. | 03-24-2011 |
20110144757 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT SUPPORT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND BONES - An artificial joint associated with an implant including a pair of three dimensional and structurally extending bones, each defining a contoured and opposing end face, and which collectively defines a joint location. At least one plasticized layer is applied to one of, or both, the end faces in a coacting and substantially frictional reducing fashion. A lubricating plastic is defined upon an exposed face of the bladder. The plasticized layers may include a fluid receiving and inflatable bladder for filling a three dimensional area associated with the joint location. A curable/settable fluidic material can be injected into the bladder and which includes at least one of an epoxy, a urethane, a gelatin and a two-part hardener. The bones each further include an artificial implant constructed from at least one of a plasticized and a metallic material, | 06-16-2011 |
20110160868 | COMBINATION MALE/FEMALE HIP JOINT AND INSTALLATION KIT - A hip implant assembly including body exhibiting a substantially spherical shaped ball and an elongated stem. An annular defining rim separates the ball from the stem and abuts, in a maximum inserting condition, an exterior surface of a reconditioned femur upon inserting the stem within an interior passageway associated with the femur. A three dimensional and interior volume defining support secures around the ball in a universally articulating permitting fashion, the support being fixed to a reconditioned acetabulum socket associated with an ilium bone by interconnecting posts and anchors established between the fixed support and the reconditioned surface of the acetabulum. A corresponding installation kit assists the preparation of the femur and ilium bones defining the hip joint, as well as the installation of the implant body into the upper conditioned femur end and the outer socket support to a reconditioned acetabulum defined in the ilium bone. | 06-30-2011 |
20110179977 | PALLET ASSEMBLY WITH LOCATING SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A structurally reinforcing pallet having an insert exhibiting a three dimensional shape with a top, sides and bottom. A plasticized material is applied over the insert according to a selected thickness and in order to encapsulate the insert. A first plurality of upper edge projecting and positional locating rim portions are exhibited about a periphery of an insert incorporated into a first pallet and, in combination with a second mating plurality of recessed underside edge extending locations exhibited about a periphery of a further insert incorporated into a second pallet, enable multiple stacking of pallets in laterally stabilized fashion. | 07-28-2011 |
20110204078 | VEHICLE TISSUE DISPENSER SUPPORTED WITHIN A CUP HOLDER - A tissue dispenser for use with a cup holder having a body including a lower portion dimensioned for being received within an inner wall associated with the cup holder. An opening is provided in the body for withdrawing successive tissues. A waste storage compartment is configured within the body separate from the opening for storing used tissues. | 08-25-2011 |
20110239924 | PLASTICIZED AND ASSEMBLEABLE COVER SUCH AS FOR USE WITH WATERWAY CONSTRUCTED TRANSPORT BARGES INCLUDING STRUCTURALLY REINFORCING INNER TRUSSES, IN-MOLDED END WALL LADDER AND FOUR POINT LIFT LOCKING/UNLOCKING DOOR FOR SELECTIVELY ACCESSING A BARGE INTERIOR - A cover for use with an elongated opening associated with a transportable barge. The cover includes a number of inter-engageable cover sections, each exhibiting a plasticized construction and extending in both widthwise and lengthwise fashion relative to an upper lip edge defining an open perimeter of the barge. Each cover section exhibits pairs of opposing lifting eyes and associated locking pins, these being defined along outer extending side edge locations of each cover section and is adapted to securing the cover section upon the barge perimeter defining edge. Each cover further includes a four point locking and unlocking feature activated by a lift handle for selectively opening a cargo carrying interior associated with the barge. A plurality of structurally strengthening trusses are also incorporated into each individually assemble-able barge section in combination with an in molded ladder associated with each end wall section. | 10-06-2011 |
20110243650 | JOINT REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH SURFACE LUBRICANT DISTRIBUTION CONFIGURATION ESTABLISHED BETWEEN BALL AND RECEIVER SQUEAKING OR ACOUSTIC EMISSIONS - A joint replacement assembly including a male component seating within a female component and a pattern of microgrooves defined in an articulating surface associated with at least one of the components. A volume of a lubricant is maintained in an evenly distributed fashion across the articulating surface in order to provide at least one of reduced friction, increased wear life, and elimination of squeaking or acoustical emissions. The microgrooves can exhibit any of a plurality of intersecting and enclosed profiles, a plurality of overlapping and undulating patterns, an intersecting grid pattern, and a plurality of isolated profiles. Other shapes include a concave depression cross sectional profile, each of which can further exhibit a central upward projection associated with the concave depression. | 10-06-2011 |
20110303128 | PALLET DESIGN WITH BUOYANT CHARACTERISTICS - A pallet exhibiting a three dimensional shaped and buoyant inducing body with enhanced load supporting capabilities. The body exhibits a rectangular profile and is constructed of at least one of a corrugated paperboard, plastic or composite material and coated with a plasticized spray. An inner core defined within a three dimensional interior of the body is constructed of any plural arrangement of inner extending, interconnected and frame defining components, at least one of the components and/or the outer surfaces being coated with a plasticized spray. The inner constructed core can further include any of a structural paperboard, bamboo, other tubular material, or structural foam. In a further variant, a standard pallet design of upper and lower cross pieces separated by spaced apart bridge pieces is provided, and in which the individual members are each configured with structurally defined inner cores according to any of the above constructions. | 12-15-2011 |
20120027943 | METHOD FOR FORMING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL POLYMER BASE - An apparatus and related method for forming a three-dimensional polymer based part including a die tool having a specified shape and size and exhibiting an exposed polymer adhering surface corresponding in configuration to a polymeric based part to be created. A volume holding bin supports a three-dimensional article including at least one exposed and pattern defining surface. A volume of a granulated polymer material is deposited into the bin and around the article. A sub-volume of the material adheres to and forms a hardened layer upon the exposed pattern defining surface, a corresponding part created having a specified thickness and matching configuration. | 02-02-2012 |
20120032367 | APPARATUS AND RELATED PROCESS FOR FORMING A POLYMER BASED PART UTILIZING AN ASSEMBLEABLE, ROTATABLE AND VIBRATORY INDUCING MOLD EXHIBITING A DOWNWARDLY FACING AND PRE-HEATED TEMPLATE SURFACE - An apparatus and related method for forming a three-dimensional polymer based part including a die tool having a specified shape and size and exhibiting an exposed polymer adhering surface corresponding in configuration to a polymeric based part to be created. A volume holding bin supports a three-dimensional article including at least one exposed and pattern defining surface. A volume of a granulated polymer material is deposited into the bin and around the article. A sub-volume of the material adheres to and forms a hardened layer upon the exposed pattern defining surface, a corresponding part created having a specified thickness and matching configuration. | 02-09-2012 |
20120032373 | Mold and Process for Combining Metal/Ceramic and Polymer Component Mixture in the Formation of Homogenous Parts and Further Including an Article of Manufacture and Process for Creating a Combination Plastic and Silver Composite Exhibiting Lifelong Anti-Biotic PropertiesMold and Process for Combining Metal/Ceramic and Polymer Component Mixture in the Formation of Homogenous Parts and Further Including an Article of Manufacture and Process for Creating a Combination Plastic and Silver Composite - The present invention discloses a composite structural article exhibiting a three dimensional shape and size and including an admixture including at least one of a metal and a ceramic component, this combined with at least one polymeric component. In a further revised application, the article can include an admixture including at least one of a silver and a polymeric component. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034389 | SPRAY APPLICATING PROCESS AND PRODUCTION ASSEMBLY FOR MANUFACTURING A PALLET - A production assembly and associated process for mass producing such as a thermoplastic pallet and which utilizes a multiple insert supporting and continuously moving carousels inter-faceable with an input line upon which is transported a plurality of rigid and planar shaped inserts, as well as an output line a spaced relationship from the input line for removing, from the carousel, the resin coated articles. The invention further teaches a series of subset variants for spray applying a two part resin and hardener upon the insert according to a selected thickness, following which the inserts are cured and dried prior to transferring to the output line and in order to create a finished product. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034425 | MOLD AND PROCESS FOR COMBINING METAL/CERAMIC AND POLYMER COMPONENT MIXTURE IN THE FORMATION OF HOMOGENOUS PARTS AND FURTHER INCLUDING AN ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE & PROCESS FOR CREATING A COMBINATION PLASTIC AND SILVER COMPOSITE EXHIBITING LIFELONG ANTI-BIOTIC PROPERTIES - The present invention discloses a composite structural article exhibiting a three dimensional shape and size and including an admixture including at least one of a metal and a ceramic component, this combined with at least one polymeric component. In a further revised application, the article can include an admixture including at least one of a silver and a polymeric component. | 02-09-2012 |
20120083844 | INTER-VERTEBRAL SUPPORT KIT INCLUDING MAIN INSERT JACK AND DUAL SECONDARY AUXILIARY SUPPORT JACKS LOCATED BETWEEN SUCCEEDING TRANSVERSE PROCESSES - An insert for establishing a desired spacing between a pair of succeeding vertebrae and having a body including an extending end for supporting a location associated with a first selected lumbar vertebrae. An opposite extending end supports a spaced apart and opposing location associated with a second successively positioned lumbar vertebrae. Upon pre-positioning the body in an open space established between the vertebrae, an actuating input causes the first extending end to displace outwardly relative to the second end and into contacting support with the vertebrae. | 04-05-2012 |
20120095471 | KIT FOR RECONDITONING FEMUR AND ILIUM BONES IN PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION OF A JOINT IMPLANT - A hip implant assembly including a ball and stem. An annular rim separates the ball from the stem and abuts over an exterior reconditioned surface of the femur upon inserting the stem within an interior femur passageway. A cup shaped support seats the ball in articulating fashion via a ligament which extends from the ball and is received within a recess passageway of the cup. The cup includes a mounting surface with a central projecting portion which in turn resistively fits within an undercut recess formed in the ilium bone in communication with a base surface of the reconditioned acetabulum socket. An installation kit assists the preparation of the femur and ilium bones, as well as the installation of the implant body into the conditioned femur end and the cup outer socket support to a reconditioned acetabulum defined in the ilium bone. | 04-19-2012 |
20120109204 | ASSEMBLEABLE JACK BRACES FOR SEATING AND SUPPORTING ANGULAR PROCESSES - An insert for establishing a desired spacing between a pair of succeeding vertebrae and having a body including an extending end for supporting a location associated with a first selected lumbar vertebrae. An opposite extending end supports a spaced apart and opposing location associated with a second successively positioned lumbar vertebrae. Upon pre-positioning the body in an open space established between the vertebrae, an actuating input causes the first extending end to displace outwardly relative to the second end and into contacting support with the vertebrae. | 05-03-2012 |
20120143330 | BREAST AND NIPPLE IMPLANT CONSTRUCTIONS - A breast implant having a fluid holding and flexible membrane body. A plurality of tabs are located along a perimeter extending side or underside of the body and are adapted for engaging a muscle layer upon which the body is supported. Inner defining partitioning walls establishing a plurality of chambers and include vents at inner locations in order to manage the transfer of fluid between the chambers. A corresponding nipple implant body also includes a reservoir chamber and an interconnected nipple extender chamber via a stop or check valve positioned therebetween, with the outermost nipple extender chamber being repositionable along a surface of the implant body. | 06-07-2012 |
20120150303 | SPINE SUPPORT IMPLANT INCLUDING INTER VERTEBRAL INSERTABLE FLUID BALLASTABLE INSERT AND INTER-VERTEBRAL WEB RETAINING HARNESSES - An implant support device associated with succeeding spinal vertebrae, including a harness exhibiting a plurality of legs, each extending from a rotatable bearing or suitable interconnecting support. Each of the legs terminates in an angled tang, this being engaged with a surface of a selected vertebrae. Additional features include undercut portions defined between the legs and arcuate/hemispherical mounting locations surrounding the bearing in individually rotatably permitting fashion. Inter-vertebral support cushions are also positioned between succeeding vertebrae, and can be incorporated with or provided separately from the web support harnesses. | 06-14-2012 |
20120160137 | STRUCTURAL SUPPORTING PALLET CONSTRUCTION WITH IMPROVED PERIMETER IMPACT ABSORBING CAPABILITIES - A pallet having a three dimensional body exhibiting a generally planar upper surface and a plurality of depth extending underside portions defining a plurality of spaced apart forklift receiving apertures. A plurality of impact absorbing members are positioned at spaced locations about a perimeter of the body. A structural defining inner grid includes pluralities of spaced apart and crosswise extending ribs for supporting inner extending reinforcing members seating within pockets defined in said ribs and including at least one of lengthwise and diagonal extending members. | 06-28-2012 |
20120160734 | PALLET DESIGN WITH STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT - A reinforced pallet which is constructed of a generally planar surfaced body constructed of a corrugated material and including a plurality of partition defining members and a corrugated surface board material, such as a paperboard or plastic, applied over the body. A plurality of recessed notches are incorporated in the partition defining members for seating any number of skeletal inner reinforcing members, such as which may be arranged in any of crosswise or overlapping and grid defining fashion. | 06-28-2012 |
20120253394 | ONE AND TWO PIECE SPINAL JACK INCORPORATING VARYING MECHANICAL PIVOT, HINGE AND CAM LIFT CONSTRUCTIONS FOR ESTABLISHING A DESIRED SPACING BETWEEN SUCCEEDING VERTEBRAE - An insert for establishing a desired spacing between a pair of succeeding vertebrae and having a body including an extending end for supporting a location associated with a first selected lumbar vertebrae. An opposite extending end supports a spaced apart and opposing location associated with a second successively positioned lumbar vertebrae. Upon pre-positioning the body in an open space established between the vertebrae, an actuating input causes the first extending end to displace outwardly relative to the second end and into contacting support with the vertebrae. | 10-04-2012 |
20120253395 | TWO PIECE SPINAL JACK INCORPORATING VARYING MECHANICAL AND FLUIDIC LIFT MECHANISMS FOR ESTABLISHING A DESIRED SPACING BETWEEN SUCCEEDING VERTEBRAE - An insert for establishing a desired spacing between a pair of succeeding vertebrae and having a body including an extending end for supporting a location associated with a first selected lumbar vertebrae. An opposite extending end supports a spaced apart and opposing location associated with a second successively positioned lumbar vertebrae. Upon pre-positioning the body in an open space established between the vertebrae, an actuating input causes the first extending end to displace outwardly relative to the second end and into contacting support with the vertebrae. | 10-04-2012 |
20120260832 | PALLET CONSTRUCTION WITH MULTI SURFACE BONDING PLASTICIZED SPRAY - Use present invention discloses a pallet construction including a plurality of elongate extending and inter-engaging members establishing three dimensional construction with an upper platform supporting surface and a spaced apart and bottom ground supporting surface. A plasticized and environmentally sealing spray overcoat is applied over the members. Additional variants include a plurality of three dimensional and rectangular shaped support elements sandwiched between a first upper plurality of elongated members and a second plurality of lower members. A plurality of inter-engaging and overlapping locations include at least one of reduced thickness or notched locations in order to assemble into a seamless and constant width manner. The members can further exhibit any specified shape and size, and can be constructed of any of a wood, steel, aluminum, bamboo, composite plastic, cardboard, foam or concrete/silicate based material. | 10-18-2012 |
20120282429 | Processes For Forming Plastic, Apparatuses For Forming Plastic, And Articles Made Therefrom - Process and apparatus for forming plastics by heating an open mold and contacting the open mold with plastic particulate material to form a melted skin on the mold, and resulting articles made therefrom. Single skin molded articles may be multi-layered with or without paint on the surface. Multiple skin molded articles may be made by complementary male and female molds, brought together after the skins are made on the individual male and female molds, and may include sandwiched layers of plastic filler or expandable foam filled centers, with or without various inserts or reinforcements. Multi-layer composite articles are to made with inserts and/or reinforcements that may be embedded in and surrounded by expandable foam plastic, if used as a middle layer. Resulting articles include a pick-up truck bed box, an industrial tabletop, a series of modular housing panels, an airplane cockpit door, and material handling pallets, among others. | 11-08-2012 |
20130030537 | IMPLANTABLE JOINT ASSEMBLY FEATURING DEBRIS ENTRAPMENT CHAMBER SUBASSEMBLIES ALONG WITH OPPOSING MAGNETIC FIELDS GENERATED BETWEEN ARTICULATING IMPLANT COMPONENTS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE FRICTIONAL FORCE AND ASSOCIATED WEAR - A multi-component joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between a first bone and opposing second bone. A first component is anchored into a reconditioned end surface of the first bone and exhibits a first exposed support surface. A second component is anchored into a reconditioned end surface of at least one of radius and ulna bones and exhibits a second exposed support surface. An intermediate component is supported in articulating fashion between the first and second anchored components. A plurality of micro debris entrapment chamber subassemblies are incorporated into the components and communicate with at least one of the articulating surfaces for isolating and capturing debris resulting from joint wear. | 01-31-2013 |
20130053969 | MULTI-COMPONENT IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL ARTICULATING AND/OR ROTATING SURFACES - An implant assembly for re-establishing a glenohumeral joint between a scapula and humerus. A first receiver is adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned glenoid cavity defined in the scapula, with a second receiver adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned humeral head associated with the humerus. A three dimensional and at least partially spherical shaped element is interposed between the first and second receivers for establishing at least one of articulating and rotating support at respective and spaced apart seating profiles. | 02-28-2013 |
20130053970 | MULTI-COMPONENT SHOULDER IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL ARTICULATING SURFACES - An implant assembly for re-establishing a glenohumeral joint between a scapular and humerus. A ball is adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned glenoid cavity defined in the scapula along with a receiver mounted to a reconditioned humeral head associated with the humerus. A substantially spherical shaped element is interposed between the ball and receiver and establishes first and second articulating surfaces. A concave recess is defined in an exposed face of the ball for seating in articulating fashion a portion of the spherical element. A concave recess is defined in the spherical shaped element for seating in articulating fashion an exposed portion of the scapula mounted ball. Each of the ball, spherical element and receiver is constructed of an alternating material including at least one of a polymer, polymer composite, metal, metal composite or polymer/metal admixture. | 02-28-2013 |
20130053972 | MULTI-COMPONENT KNEE IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIPLE ARTICULATING AND TRAVELING SURFACES - A multi-component joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper bone and an opposing lower bone. A first component is anchored into the upper reconditioned bone end surface and exhibits a first exposed support surface, a second component is anchored into the lower reconditioned bone end surface and exhibits a second exposed support surface. A spherical shaped and multi-directional supporting component is supported between the first and second anchored components. | 02-28-2013 |
20130053973 | MULTI-COMPONENT KNEE IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH COMBINED ARTICULATING AND BELT SUPPORT AND TRAVELING SURFACES - A joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper bone and an opposing lower bone. The assembly includes a first component anchored into a first of the reconditioned bone end surfaces and exhibiting a first exposed support surface and a second component anchored into a second of the reconditioned bone end surfaces and exhibiting a second exposed support surface further including a flexible and conveyable closed loop belt relatively displaceable upon contact with the first support surface. Entrapment pockets can be formed within the implantable components and for collecting wear particles and debris from the belt and in order to extend the life of the joint assembly. | 02-28-2013 |
20130053978 | KNEE IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH ROTARY BEARING SUPPORTED AND TRAVELING SURFACES - A joint assembly incorporated into a reconditioned end surface established between upper and opposing lower bones. At least one first component is anchored into a first of the reconditioned bone end surfaces and exhibits a rotatably supported wheel. A second component is anchored into a second opposing reconditioned bone end surfaces and exhibits a second exposed support surface in contact with the rotatably supported wheel. The first component includes a supporting well anchored into the reconditioned bone end surface for supporting the wheel in rotatable fashion. A laterally inserting pin displaces relative to a side of the wheel well and into an interior thereof and includes a central axial through hole which receives the pin for supporting the shaft. | 02-28-2013 |
20130079886 | IMPLANTABLE THUMB JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH SPHERICAL INTER-SUPPORT - A multi-component thumb joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between upper metacarpal and opposing lower proximal phalanx bones. A first component is anchored into a reconditioned end surface of the metacarpal bone and exhibits a first exposed support surface. A second component is anchored into a reconditioned end surface of the proximal phalanx and exhibits a second exposed support surface. An intermediate and spherical shaped component is supported in at least one of eccentric or rotational fashion between the first and second anchored components. | 03-28-2013 |
20130090738 | IMPLANTABLE WRIST JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH SPHERICAL INTER-SUPPORT - A multi-component wrist joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper radius bone and at least opposing lower scaphoid and lunate bones. A first component is anchored into the upper radius reconditioned end surface and exhibiting a first exposed support surface. A second component is anchored into the lower scaphoid and lunate reconditioned end surfaces and exhibiting a second exposed support surface. A spherical shaped intermediate component is supported in at least one of eccentric or rotational fashion between the first and second anchored components. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090739 | IMPLANTABLE ANKLE JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH SPHERICAL INTER-SUPPORT - A multi-component ankle joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper tibia bone and an opposing and lower talus bone. A first component is anchored into the upper tibia reconditioned end surface and exhibits a first exposed support surface. A second component is anchored into the lower talus reconditioned end surface of and exhibits a second exposed support surface. A spherical shaped intermediate component is supported in at least one of eccentric or rotational fashion between the first and second anchored components. The spherical shaped component includes a multi-layer composition having a softer outer layer and at least one harder interior layer establishing an eccentric rotational interface therebetween. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090740 | IMPLANTABLE HALLUX JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH SPHERICAL INTER-SUPPORT - A multi-component hallux joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper metatarsal bone and an opposing lower proximal phalanx bone. A first component is anchored into a reconditioned end surface of the metatarsal bone and exhibits a first exposed support surface. A second component is likewise anchored into a reconditioned end surface of the proximal phalanx and exhibits a second exposed support surface. A spherical shaped intermediate component is supported in at least one of eccentric or rotational fashion between the first and second anchored components. | 04-11-2013 |
20130103158 | IMPLANTABLE ELBOW JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH SPHERICAL INTER-SUPPORT - A multi-component elbow joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper humerus bone and opposing lower radius and ulna bones. The assembly includes a first component anchored into the upper humerus reconditioned end surface and exhibits a first exposed support surface. A second component is anchored into the lower reconditioned bone end surface of at least one of the radius and ulna bones and exhibits a second exposed support surface. An intermediate component is supported in at least one of eccentric or rotational fashion between the first and second anchored components. | 04-25-2013 |
20130197520 | COMPOSITE AND SURFACE MOUNTED BRACE, KIT AND ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING A FRACTURED BONE - A brace for supporting an exterior surface of a damaged bone including a plurality of elongated members interconnected at each of intermediate overlapping and end-to-end locations. An additional pair of end disposed supports is pivotally interconnected to outermost of the elongated interconnected members. A pair of elongated ties seating through apertures formed in the end disposed supports. The brace is adapted to being placed in encircling fashion over the damaged bone, following which the ties are displaced relative to at least one of the end disposed supports in order to cause the elongated members to inter-extend in scissor-like fashion in order to tighten the brace against the bone and to apply a preferred degree of compressive and immobilizing force around the damaged exterior bone. | 08-01-2013 |
20130213277 | LIGHTWEIGHT PALLET AND CONTAINER INCLUDING MESH SUPPORT SURFACE AND GALVANIZED FRAME CONSTRUCTION - The present invention discloses a pallet construction having a body including a plurality of interconnected structural members defining at least an upper support, surface, a bottom and a plurality of interconnecting sides. A plurality of stand-offs extend from underside projecting locations of the body in order to elevate the bottom an upward distance from a ground supporting location. A mesh or other sheer material is provided and exhibits durable load carrying and anti-tear properties. The mesh is applied over at least the upper support surface and, in additional variants, along each of the extending side surfaces such that the body establishes a three dimensional volume defining interior. In order to support the mesh, the body includes upper and lower vertically spaced and rectangular perimeter defining members separated by spaced apart and vertically interconnecting members. | 08-22-2013 |
20130237747 | SURGICAL POLYMER MOLDED AND FLEXIBLE COVERING MATERIAL WITH OR WITHOUT SECONDARY COMPOSITE ADDITIVE MATERIALS FOR PROVIDING ANTI-BACTERIAL AND TEAR RESISTANT PROPERTIES - A surgically implantable mesh for covering a tear or rupture in a lining associated with an interior body cavity. A mat shaped polymer body has top and bottom spaced apart surfaces which are communicable at intervals by an interior configuration defined in the body and which promotes tissue in-growth following implantation. An antibacterial additive is intermixed with the polymer in a viscous state prior to formation and can included at least one of silver, gold, copper, bronze, or ground bamboo fibers. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237843 | TISSUE AND BONE GRAFT REMOVAL DEVICE - The present invention discloses a rongeur type bone and cartilage removal device incorporating a pistol shaped body exhibiting a forward extending barrel terminating in a powered saw drive including a plurality of blades. A passageway extends through an interior of the barrel and communicates the forward chain drive with a rearward positioned debris collection chamber. A power supply is incorporated into the body and, upon actuating a trigger, closes a circuit with the saw drive and a separate vacuum inducing drive in order to successively excise increments of bone for evacuation through the passageway and into the collection chamber. Another variant of the rongeur type bone removal device includes first and second pivotally secured handles, the first handle terminating at a forward end in a first jaw exhibiting a plurality of extending teeth, with second handle terminating in a second jaw opposing the first jaw and exhibiting a continuous blade edge against which the teeth seats during pivotal motion of the jaws. | 09-12-2013 |
20130253583 | IMPLANT FOR PROVIDING INTER-VERTEBRAL SUPPORT AND FOR RELIEVING PINCHING OF THE SPINAL NERVES - An implant for assisting in providing a correct separation distance between overlapping superior and inferior articular processes, such as associated with succeeding lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5). The implant teaches a pocket defining body having an open rim profile of variable wall thickness, the implants being employed individually or in paired fashion between each laterally spaced pair of overlapping facet contact locations established between inwardly facing superior articular process facets associated with a first (lower) vertebra and opposing outwardly facing inferior articular process facets associated with a second (upper succeeding) vertebra. Use of the implant assists in providing correct lateral spacing between the superior and inferior processes, reducing or preventing pinching of the laterally extending nerve branches of the spinal nerve column. | 09-26-2013 |
20130261746 | IMPLANTABLE INTER-VERTEBRAL DISK HAVING UPPER AND LOWER LAYERS OF A METAL EXHIBITING BONE FUSING CHARACTERISTICS AND WHICH SANDWICH THEREBETWEEN A SOFT PLASTIC CUSHIONING DISC FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC PROPERTIES MIMICKING THAT OF A NATURAL INTER-VERTEBRAL DISC - The present invention discloses an inter-vertebral and implantable disk substituting for a fibro cartilage and including first and second hard outer layers between which is sandwiched a softer inner cushioning layer. Each of the outer layers includes an exterior texturized pattern for promoting bone in-growth subsequent to implantation. Each of the outer layers may also include an exteriorly integrally formed and angled mounting portion including an interiorly positioned aperture. The mounting portions are adapted to being applied against reconditioned side exterior locations of first and second succeeding intervertebral bodies and mounted to the bodies with a screw or clip. | 10-03-2013 |
20140100530 | ATTACHABLE UTERINE DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED AND TIME RELEASE MEDICINAL ADMINISTERING COMPONENT AND INSERTION TOOL FOR IMPLANTING SUCH A DEVICE - A medicinal delivery device adapted to being applied to a surface of an internal organ and exhibiting a three dimensional shaped body having an upper surface and at least one underside layer within which is entrained a medicinal application layer. Upon adhering the underside of the body to an exterior of the organ, medication is administered in a controlled and time release delivery fashion. A deformable upper portion of the body is provided in combination with at least one underside and suction inducing location. The medicinal and suction inducing locations further can include concentrically arranged layers. An aperture is located within an enclosed inner defined volume associated with the suction inducing location. | 04-10-2014 |
20140257503 | MULTI-COMPONENT KNEE IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH COMBINED ARTICULATING AND BELT SUPPORT AND TRAVELING SURFACES - A joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper bone and an opposing lower bone. The assembly includes a pair of first components anchored into reconditioned bone end surfaces of a first joint defining bone and exhibiting a flexible and band-shaped loop displace-ably supported along exposed undersides established between outer portions which are assembled around the bands. A second component anchored into a second reconditioned end surface of a second joint defining bone exhibits a planar support surface upon which said bands are in contact with and displace during articulating motion of the bones. Entrapment pockets are formed within the first components for collecting wear particles and debris resulting from displacement of the belt. | 09-11-2014 |
20140296991 | HIP & KNEE JOINT ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATING DEBRIS COLLECTION ARCHITECTURE BETWEEN THE BALL AND SEAT INTERFACE - A joint implant assembly including a spherical shaped component adapted to securing to an end of a first joint defining bone and a recess shaped component adapted to securing to an end of a second joint defining bone. Each of the components establishes an opposing wear surface, at which microscopic sized particles build up over time resulting from prolonged use of the joint. At least one of the spherical and recess shaped components exhibits a plurality of interior entrapment chambers, each of which including a narrow-most entranceway location communicating with the wear surface. The entrapment chambers further exhibit outwardly widening capture profiles extending within the associated component for securing volumes of the microscopic particles away from a zone defined between the wear surfaces. | 10-02-2014 |
20140324168 | CLAMPING ASSEMBLIES FOR SECURING LIGAMENTS TO A BONE - An assembly for securing a plurality of ligaments to a bone includes a first portion exhibited by such as a ring shaped clamp with a tab and slot or a split stem incorporating a plurality of spaced apart ring shaped clamps compressively gripping about the ligaments. A second portion includes at least one of a screw or a ring extending portion engaging a ligament end loop or an undercut recess seating portion extending from an end of a body also incorporating the first portion, and such that the second portion extends from an end of the ligaments and mounts to the bone. The ligaments may further include first and second end-to-end attached sections, between which are configured angled and opposing/aligning incisions. | 10-30-2014 |
20140330379 | CLAMPING ASSEMBLIES FOR SECURING LIGAMENTS TO A BONE - An assembly for securing a plurality of end looped ligaments to a bone by a combination clamp and bone screw. The clamp exhibits a tapered or non-linear three dimensional shape to accommodate the folded over ligament end-loop and can be constructed of a plastic or other suitable material, and includes a split location such as permitting the clamp to be forcibly manipulated in position around the looped end of the ligaments, following which they are snap-fit or tightened such that inner facing knurled patterns engage and inwardly compress the overlapping ligament bunches. The screw is pre-positioned during the initial folding of the ligament ends and is fixedly maintained about the inner looped end following installation of the clamp. The shaft portion of the screw can exhibit varying thread profiles, promoting the creation of gripping forces when installed within the user's bone. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330380 | CLAMPING ASSEMBLIES FOR SECURING LIGAMENTS TO A BONE - A clamp assembly for engaging a bunched end of ligaments to a bone mounting location, the assembly including pair of split body portions, each including an enlarged head adapted to being mounted within a location of the bone, the split body portions each further including an extending stem portion. Each of the body portions further exhibits opposing inner mating surfaces establishing a centrally located and length extending parting line. Pluralities of spaced apart engaging tabs extend between the enlarged head and stem portions for engaging around the bunched ligaments in compressive and retaining fashion. | 11-06-2014 |
20140350584 | TISSUE AND BONE GRAFT REMOVAL DEVICE - The present invention discloses a rongeur type bone and cartilage removal device incorporating first and second pivotally secured handles, the first handle terminating at a forward end in a first jaw exhibiting a plurality of extending teeth, with second handle terminating in a second jaw opposing the first jaw and exhibiting a continuous blade edge against which the teeth seats during pivotal motion of the jaws. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350684 | IMPLANTABLE ELBOW JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH SPHERICAL INTER-SUPPORT - A multi-component elbow joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper humerus bone and opposing lower radius and ulna bones. The assembly includes a first component anchored into the upper humerus reconditioned end surface and exhibits a first exposed support surface. A second component is anchored into the lower reconditioned bone end surface of at least one of the radius and ulna bones and exhibits a second exposed support surface. An intermediate component is supported in at least one of eccentric or rotational fashion between the first and second anchored components. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350691 | DYNAMIC INTERFACE SUPPORT ESTABLISHED BETWEEN A CERAMIC HIP JOINT BALL AND A SUPPORTING BALL STEM - An artificial hip joint assembly including a ball mounted atop a supporting stem, the stem adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned end of a femur bone, with the ball adapted to seat within an acetabulum socket of a pelvic bone. An intermediate component is mounted between the ball and stem, the intermediate component incorporating force absorbing and redirecting properties at an engagement interface between the ball and stem in response to impact forces generated upon the ball by the pelvic bone. The intermediate component can be constructed of a softer material than either the ball or stem, the intermediate component can further include a sleeve exhibiting a plurality of interior threads and facilitating mounting of an exteriorly threaded end location of the stem. | 11-27-2014 |