43rd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210330424 | ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENT - An endodontic instrument for anatomically shaping a root canal of a human tooth, having a base portion, which can be mounted on a holding device and can be rotated around a reference axis A. The endodontic instrument has a working part with an abrasive surface, at least a part of which extends from the base member and has an axis which is arranged angular with respect to a reference axis. The central axis of the base portion and the central axis of working portion enclose an angle a greater than zero, and/or wherein the central axis of the working portion is offset in parallel to the reference axis of the base member by a distance r. The working part is made of a flexible material having a yield strength of less than 200 MPa. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330425 | ENDODONTIC HANDPIECE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An endodontic handpiece comprises a handle assembly and an endodontic tool. The handle assembly comprises a handle housing, a chuck assembly, a bearing system for supporting the chuck assembly for rotation relative to the handle housing, a first drive system for rotating the chuck assembly, and first and second drive systems. The endodontic tool defines a support portion and a working portion. The chuck assembly transfers movement of the chuck assembly to the endodontic tool. The endodontic handpiece operates in at least one of first, second, and third modes in which the first drive system causes rotation of the endodontic tool through the chuck assembly, the second drive system causes vibration of the endodontic tool, and/or the first drive system causes rotation of the endodontic tool through the chuck assembly. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330426 | ENDODONTIC FILE - The subject invention provides an endodontic file having a handle with a distal end; and a stem, wherein the stem is attached to the distal end of the handle and extends from 13 mm to 16 mm from the distal end of the handle and wherein the stem has a) a shaft with a smooth surface and b) a working portion having a cutting portion with a plurality of spiraled cutting flutes; and wherein the length of the cutting portion is 1 mm to 5 mm. Methods of utilizing the endodontic file to treat patients are also disclosed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330427 | INDUCTION HEATING TYPE DENTAL FILLING DEVICE - The present invention discloses an induction heating type dental filling device including a body unit grippable by a user, a filling unit containing a refillable filling material and connected to the body unit so that one side thereof is insulated from the body unit, a heating unit disposed in close contact with the filling unit and heating the filling material using induced current to convert the filling material into a liquid state, a pressing unit for pressing the heated filling material to discharge the heated filling material to the outside of the filling unit, and a shielding unit for shielding the heat and magnetic field of the heating unit. According to this configuration, heat loss through the filling unit may be prevented and clamping force for the body unit may be excellent, so that the efficiency of filling a filling material for dental treatment may be improved. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330428 | Fabrication of Dental Appliances - Systems and method for fabrication of dental appliances are provided. An example method includes receiving data identifying approximate locations of individual teeth in a three-dimensional digital dental model representing an impressioned position of a patient's dentition. The example method may also include generating component models corresponding to individual teeth for each of the identified approximate locations. The component models may be disposed at initial positions based on the impressioned position of the patient's dentition. The example method also includes determining target positions for the component models and generating a tooth-positioning appliance design based on the determined target positions for the component models. The method may also include causing a tooth-positioning appliance to be fabricated based on the tooth-positioning appliance design. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330429 | Passive Self-Ligation Bracket Assembly - A passive self-ligation bracket system for correcting malocclusions and tooth alignment, provides a first passive self-ligation bracket and a second passive self-ligation bracket, each of the first passive self-ligation bracket and the second passive self-ligation bracket having, a bracket body with a facial end portion, an opposing lingual end portion carrying a bracket base pad configured for adherence to a tooth, and a mid-body portion, a movable door engaged with the bracket body at the facial end portion, and means for exerting a predetermined torque on a tooth from the lingual end portion and from the mid-body portion, and the means for exerting the predetermined torque is defined in the mid-body portion, and has a center; and an archwire simultaneously slidably engaged within the means of the first and second passive self-ligation brackets exerts the predetermined torque. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330430 | ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE WITH SNAP FITTED, NON-SLIDING ARCHWIRE - An orthodontic appliance may include an archwire and multiple orthodontic brackets. The archwire may fit within a human mouth and contain multiple male connectors. Each orthodontic bracket may have a configuration that facilitates attaching the orthodontic bracket to a single tooth. Each orthodontic bracket may allow one of the male connectors to be locked into the orthodontic bracket with a snapping action. The male connector may be unable to slide with respect to the orthodontic bracket after being locked in the orthodontic bracket. A manual unlocking action may allow the male connector to disengage from the orthodontic bracket. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330431 | TRABECULAR POROUS TANTALUM DENTAL IMPLANT AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a trabecular porous tantalum dental implant and a preparation method thereof. The trabecular porous tantalum dental implant provided by the present invention has a cylindrical structure, and sequentially includes a top functional area, a middle functional area and a bottom functional area from top to bottom. The top functional area has a compact structure. The middle functional area has a porous bionic trabecular structure. The bottom functional area has a compact structure. The trabecular porous tantalum dental implant is integrally prepared through an additive manufacturing technology by using pure tantalum or medical tantalum alloy powder as a raw material. The trabecular porous tantalum dental implant provided by the present invention has a high friction force, strength and modulus close to those of human bones, an excellent bone ingrowth effect, high implantation stability and long service life. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330432 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH CONTROLLED SUCTION AND/OR IRRIGATION - A toothbrush system configured to be coupled to an external suction source. The toothbrush system includes a shaft with a main body with a first end and a second end, and a bristle array and a suction port arranged at the second end. The bristle array and the suction port both extend away from the shaft so that an opening of the suction port is proximal to a distal end of the bristle array. The shaft also includes a stem arranged at the first end. The stem includes a passageway that extends through the main body to provide a fluid connection to the suction port, and is configured to be coupled to the external suction source. Also, the handle is removably coupled to the shaft and includes a drive system operably coupled to the bristle array to actuate motion of the bristle array. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330433 | DENTAL CLEANER DISCHARGE GUARD SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Rotating dental systems and related guards and methods are disclosed. In some instances a guard may be configured to prevent material from building up on at least a portion of the dental system. The guard may be configured to prevent materials from being discharged from the dental system. In some embodiments, the guard may also be configured to direct the flow of material along a portion of the dental system. Some guards within the scope of this disclosure comprise bristles. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330434 | METHOD FOR MEASURING THE THICKNESS OF DEVICES OBTAINED BY THERMOFORMING - The present invention relates to a method for measuring ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210330435 | TRANSDERMALLY POWERED MR-CONDITIONAL MEDICAL IMPLANT INFLATOR SYSTEM - A wirelessly powered inflatable medical implant system includes a medical provider software application, a patient external controller and a MR-Conditional, nonferrous pump in reservoir implant. The medical provider software application programs the patient external controller for the patient to transmit wireless power and control signals to circuitry in a pump in reservoir implant. In response, the pump in reservoir implant, containing a fluid reservoir and pump package submerged therein, transfers fluid from the reservoir through tubing, and into one or more inflatable medical implants. Submerging the pump package within the reservoir simplifies surgery in males and pump placement in females and provides pump package heatsinking to limit implant overheating. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330436 | KITS FOR SURGICAL REPAIR OF SOFT TISSUE DEFECTS AND COMPONENTS, PACKAGING, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure describes kits for surgical repair of soft tissue defects, including hernias. The kits include any combination of components selected from an implantable sheet, at least one loop tie, a delivery tool, a positioner, a rolling device, and a insertion member. Packaging for the kits and/or components and methods of using the kits and/or components are also provided. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330437 | KITS FOR SURGICAL REPAIR OF SOFT TISSUE DEFECTS AND COMPONENTS, PACKAGING, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure describes kits for surgical repair of soft tissue defects, including hernias. The kits include any combination of components selected from an implantable sheet, a central tie, a delivery tool, a rolling device, and an insertion member. Packaging for the kits and/or components and methods of using the kits and/or components are also provided. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330438 | KITS FOR SURGICAL REPAIR OF SOFT TISSUE DEFECTS AND COMPONENTS, PACKAGING, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure describes kits for surgical repair of soft tissue defects, including hernias. The kits include any combination of components selected from an implantable sheet, a central tie, a delivery tool, a delivery tool insert configured to be received within the delivery tool, a rolling device, and an insertion member. Packaging for the kits and/or components and methods of using the kits and/or components are also provided. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330439 | IMPLANTABLE PROTHESIS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE HERNIA REPAIR - An implantable prosthesis for hernia repair is designed for minimally invasive, robotic, or laparoscopic surgery. Various embodiments of the implantable prosthesis are tailored for inguinal hernia repair, including direct, indirect, and bilateral hernia defects, as well as for femoral hernia repair. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330440 | SIZE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE TO COVER AND SECURE IMPLANTABLE DEVICES IN SURGICAL APPLICATIONS - A size adjustable cover used for soft tissue reinforcement which is adapted to envelop an implantable device, such as a breast implant, in a surgical application. The cover is formed using a circular two-dimensional implantable matrix material having an inner circle and a plurality of fringes which radiate circumferentially from the inner circle. The implantable device is positioned upon the inner circle, and the plurality of fringes are folded inwardly to form an overlapping implant pocket which envelops the implantable device. Each fringe further has a punched opening, allowing a loop of suture thread to link each fringe together. Certain fringes are excluded from the loop to create stabilization tabs which radiate from the inner circle and are attached to a site of host implantation to stabilize the cover and the implantable device within. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330441 | IMPLANT LOADING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Devices, methods, and systems are provided for loading an implantable device into a container. One aspect of the loading system contains a loader element with a loading tunnel that is configured to gradually contract an implantable device into a compressed state of reduced size relative to an expanded state as the implantable device travels through the loading tunnel. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330442 | LYMPH NODE REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCT - An implantable lymph node replacement construct ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210330443 | DEVICE FOR USE WITH BODY TISSUE SPHINCTERS - A medical device may include an implantable device for treating a body tissue structure. The implantable device may include a plurality of bodies spaced from adjacent bodies and arranged so as to be configured to extend around an exterior surface of a body tissue structure. The bodies may be configured to apply a static force to the body tissue in a relaxed state and may adjust or move in response to a radially outward force above a threshold level that is acting on one or more of the bodies. The bodies may be pliable and/or made with a pliable material. The bodies may be interconnected via interconnecting regions. One or more of the bodies may be configured to articulate so as to conform to movement of a body tissue structure. A skeletal component may or may not extend through one or more of the plurality of bodies. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330444 | AORTOILIAC IMPLANT AND PROCESSING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a package comprising an aortoiliac artery graft and a record of a measured pressurized diameter of the aortoiliac artery graft, which measurement has been determined ex vivo under a pressure. A method of processing an aortoiliac artery graft is also provided. The processing method comprises subjecting an aortoiliac artery to a pressure ex vivo, and determining a measured pressurized diameter of the aortoiliac artery under the pressure. A method of treating abdominal aortic aneurysm, infected aortoiliac endograft or a traumatically damaged abdominal aorta or an iliac artery in a patient is further provided. The treatment method comprises anastomosing a processed aortoiliac artery graft with an aorta of the patient on the proximal end and the iliac or femoral arteries on the distal end, wherein a measured pressurized diameter of the processed aortoiliac artery graft has been determined ex vivo under a pressure. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330445 | WOVEN GRAFT HAVING A TAPER WITH A RE-ENGAGED WARP END - A tubular graft may include a first woven layer, where the first woven layer forms a first side of the tubular graft; a second woven layer, where the second woven layer forms a second side of the tubular graft; and a tapered portion having an edge, where the edge connects the first woven layer and the second woven layer, where the tapered portion includes a first weft thread, a second weft thread, and a third weft thread, and where a floating portion of a first warp end extends from the first weft thread to the third weft thread such that the floating portion bypasses the second weft thread. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330446 | ENDOVASCULAR GRAFTS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDED AORTIC REPAIR - An endovascular graft including a stent graft and a surgical graft is provided. The stent graft can include an elongated body having a collapsed and expanded configuration and include a frame structure covered by a compression sleeve that retains the elongated body in the collapsed configuration until deployment of the stent graft. The endovascular graft can include a first cuff member sized and dimensioned to extend into a lumen of an aortic arch branch vessel when the endovascular graft is implanted in a subject. The frame structure can include a backstop sized and dimensioned to extend into the first cuff member when the endovascular graft is implanted in the subject. The surgical graft can be partially attached to the stent graft at a proximal end portion thereof. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330447 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ANATOMIC MAPPING FOR PROSTHETIC IMPLANTS - A method of generating a patient-specific prosthesis includes receiving anatomic imaging data representative of a portion of a patient's anatomy. A first digital representation of the anatomic imaging data is defined. The first digital representation of the anatomic imaging data is modified. A second digital representation of the portion of the patient's anatomy is defined based on the modifying of the first digital representation of the anatomic imaging data. A patient-specific prosthesis is generated based at least in part on the second digital representation of the anatomic imaging data. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330448 | IMPLANTS HAVING GEL ZONES WITH HIGHER LEVELS OF COHESIVENESS FOR ESCHEWING SCALLOPING, DIMPLING, AND WRINKLING - An implantable prosthesis includes a silicone shell having an apex, a base, a radius located between the apex and the base, and a dome extending between the apex and the radius. The silicone shell has an outer surface and an inner surface that surrounds an interior volume of the silicone shell. A silicone gel material is disposed within the interior volume of the silicone shell. A gelling enhancer layer containing a gelling enhancer covers the inner surface of the silicone shell. After the silicone gel material has been thermally cured, the silicone gel material that is located within a zone that is in the vicinity of the gelling enhancer layer has a higher level of cohesiveness than the silicone gel material that is located outside the zone. The gelling enhancer contains crosslinker and/or platinum catalyst, such as a Karstedt catalyst. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330449 | Data-Compressive Sensor Array - Systems and methods for data-compressive sensing in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. In one embodiment, a sensor array includes an array of sensor circuitries including a sensor and a comparator. Sensor circuitries in the array are connected via wires which form a series of wired-OR circuits. Readouts can be used to measure the signal on the wires and a decoder in communication with the readouts can be used to resolve signals sensed by particular sensors in the array and their locations. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330450 | OPHTHALMIC LENS HAVING AN EXTENDED DEPTH OF FOCUS - In certain embodiments, an ophthalmic lens includes an optic having an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and an optical axis. At least one of the anterior surface and the posterior surface includes a first zone extending from the optical axis to a first radial boundary and a second zone extending from the first radial boundary to the edge of the optic. The first zone includes an inner region and an outer region separated by a phase shift feature, the phase shift comprising a ridge extending outwardly from the inner region and the outer region. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330451 | Aspherical Multifocal Intraocular Lens - A multifocal intraocular lens has an anterior lens surface which includes a first optic of a first radius and a second optic of a different radius. The posterior surface of the lens include an aspheric surface. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330452 | OPHTHALMIC LENSES HAVING AN EXTENDED DEPTH OF FOCUS FOR IMPROVING INTERMEDIATE VISION - The present disclosure provides an ophthalmic lens (such as an IOL) that is designed to enhance depth of focus for intermediate vision performance, while maintaining distance vision. The lens may include an optic having an anterior surface and a posterior surface disposed about an optical axis. One of the surfaces (e.g., the anterior surface) may have a surface profile involving a superposition of at least three structures or profiles, including a base structure, a phase shift structure having an inner region, an outer region and a transition region, and a zonal structure having an inner power zone and an outer transition zone. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330453 | TYMPANOPLASTIC PATCH APPLICATOR - A tympanoplatic patch applicator comprising: a handle disposed with a deployment control; a deployment stem comprising multiple nested sleeves connected to the handle; a patch configured to be affixed to the distal end of the deployment stem via an actuation filament embedded in the deployment stem; and a filament-based deployment system controllable by the deployment control, wherein the deployment stem is configured to position the patch at the internal side of a perforated tympanic membrane in the middle ear by introducing the patch into the ear canal and penetrating the perforated tympanic membrane with the distal end of the deployment stem, and wherein the filament-based deployment system is configured to release the patch from the distal end of the deployment stem, thereby deploying the patch on the internal side of the perforated tympanic membrane. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330454 | ANNULAR AUGMENTATION DEVICE FOR CARDIAC VALVE REPAIR - The present disclosure relates to repair devices for repair of regurgitant mitral valves. A repair device includes a body having a perimeter defining an upper side and a lower side. An annular groove is disposed along a posterior section of the perimeter of the device and is configured to receive posterior rim tissue of a mitral valve annulus. First and second anchors extend from the body in an anterior direction. The first and second anchors are configured to engage with respective commissures of the mitral valve to assist in securing the repair device in position. The repair device is structured to minimize or eliminate imparting or transmitting radially outward forces along an anterior section so as to avoid imparting forces to the septum to avoid hindering the function of the aortic valve and the left ventricular outflow tract. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330455 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR A COLLAPSIBLE REPLACEMENT HEART VALVE - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a replaceable heart-valve system comprising a tubular braided frame, wherein the tubular braided frame comprises an inflow end, an outflow end, and comprising one or more commissure posts extending vertically away from the inflow end. The valve system further comprises a leaflet assembly, wherein the leaflet assembly comprises at least one valve leaflet, wherein the at least one leaflet comprises an inflow end, an outflow end, and one or more commissure tabs extending horizontally away from the inflow end; and wherein the one or more commissure tabs of the at least one leaflet is connected to the one or more commissure posts of the tubular braided frame. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330456 | IMPLANT FOR HEART VALVE - Implantable first atrial and ventricular arms are articulatable at a first articulation site to clamp a first heart valve leaflet. A first elongate transitioning member is (a) connected at a fixed connection point at a portion of the first ventricular arm farthest from the first articulation site, (b) has a portion that faces an opposite surface of the first ventricular arm, and (c) is controllable to move the first ventricular arm. Implantable second atrial and ventricular arms are articulatable at a second articulation site to clamp a second leaflet. A second elongate transitioning member is (a) connected at a fixed connection point at a portion of the second ventricular arm farthest from the second articulation site, (b) has a portion that faces an opposite surface of the second ventricular arm, and (c) is controllable to move the second ventricular arm. Other embodiments are also described. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330457 | DIAMETRIC EXPANSION FEATURES FOR PROSTHETIC VALVES - Various features and associated advantages are described for diametrically adjustable support structures, adjustable valve structures, removable/replaceable valve structures, and associated systems and methods. Although some examples are directed toward prosthetic valve that is a conduit having a valve structure, or a “valved conduit” (e.g., used to replace a pulmonary valve and a portion of the corresponding pulmonary artery or an aortic valve and the aortic root), and other examples are directed toward prosthetic valves implanted native valve orifices (e.g., to replace an aortic or mitral valve), the features and advantages of the structures associated with those examples are interchangeable regardless of a particular application for which the examples are described. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330458 | AUXILIARY BALLOON STRUCTURE FOR TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT (TAVR) - The invention discloses an auxiliary balloon structure for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), which comprises a balloon head and a balloon body. When unexpanded, the balloon body has two conical ends and a cylindrical middle part. The conical ends are defined as a front and a rear conical part. The cylindrical middle part is provided with a mastoid structure. The front and rear conical parts are made of a semi-compliant material, while the cylindrical middle part is made of a non-compliant material. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330459 | ANCHOR HOOK FOR SIDE-DELIVERY TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to an anchor hook and methods of using the same for subannular anchoring of a transcatheter heart valve replacement, and in particular for an orthogonally delivered (side-delivered) transcatheter prosthetic heart valve having a annular support frame having compressible wire cells that facilitate rolling and folding the valve length-wise, or orthogonally to the central axis of the flow control component, allowing a very large diameter valve to be delivered and deployed to the mitral or tricuspid valve from the inferior vena cava or superior vena cava, or trans-septally to the mitral valve, the valve having a height of about 5-60 mm and a diameter of about 25-80 mm, without requiring an oversized diameter catheter and without requiring a delivery catheter to bend 90 degrees during deployment. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330460 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING THE SHAPE OF A BODY ORGAN - An intravascular support device includes a support or reshaper wire, a proximal anchor and a distal anchor. The support wire engages a vessel wall to change the shape of tissue adjacent the vessel in which the intravascular support is placed. The anchors and support wire are designed such that the vessel in which the support is placed remains open and can be accessed by other devices if necessary. The device provides a minimal metal surface area to blood flowing within the vessel to limit the creation of thrombosis. The anchors can be locked in place to secure the support within the vessel. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330461 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEART VALVE REPAIR - The disclosed subject matter relates to a system for transcatheter heart valve repair, including a sheath; at least two clips each comprising: a ventricular jaw, an atrial jaw, and a cable; and a locking mechanism. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330462 | ORTHOPAEDIC PROSTHESIS FOR AN INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An orthopaedic prosthesis is disclosed. The orthopaedic prosthesis includes a frame including a plurality of beams defining an open-cell structure and a shell applied to the frame. The frame includes a proximal arm, a distal arm, and a central body connecting the proximal arm to the distal arm. The shell extends over the proximal arm, the distal arm, and the central body of the frame. A method of implanting an orthopaedic prosthesis is also disclosed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330463 | CUSTOMIZED PATIENT-SPECIFIC 3D PRINTED POSITIONING AUGMENT FOR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL IMPLANT - An orthopaedic prosthetic component includes a manufactured acetabular shell component having an outer wall and an additively manufactured augment coupled to the outer wall. The augment includes an outer surface that defines a customized patient-specific negative contour shaped to conform to a positive contour of a patient's bone. A method for manufacturing the prosthetic component is also disclosed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330464 | INSTRUMENTATION FOR FUSING A SACROILIAC JOINT - An apparatus for installing a fusion implant into the sacroiliac joint (“SI Joint”). The apparatus comprises a working channel, a joint locator, an abrading device, and an insertion device. The joint locator is inserted into the working channel, and this combination, guided by a K-wire, is advanced into the SI Joint. The joint locator is removed, and the abrading device is used to abrade the sacrum and ilium inside the SI Joint. The insertion device then advances the implant into the abraded area of the SI Joint. The abraded area heals across the implant, thereby fusing the sacrum to the ilium and fusing the SI Joint. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330465 | ELBOW JOINT PROSTHESES - A radial head assembly is provided that includes a stem, a collar, a locking ring, and an articular member. The stem has a convex articular head on one end thereof. The locking ring has a ring wall, which has a ring opening. The ring wall has an angular outer surface and a slot configured to permit the ring wall to radially expand. The angular outer surface engages an angular portion of an interior surface of the collar. The articular member and the locking ring define an articular space within the collar. The articular space is configured to receive the convex articular head. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330466 | KNEE PROSTHESIS TIBIAL COMPONENTRY HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS - Knee prosthesis tibial componentry has a bearing insert defining a superior condyle articular surface and a planar inferior bearing surface. A tray having a platform defining a superior bearing surface and an inferior stem engages the insert. The tray has a quadrant of retention buttresses having anterior and posterior buttresses, each extending superiorly with respect to the superior bearing surface and extending in from a peripheral edge of the superior bearing surface. The insert has a quadrant of respective spaced apart retention recesses having anterior and posterior recesses, each recessed superiorly with respect to the inferior bearing surface and extending in from a peripheral edge of the inferior bearing surface. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330467 | HINGE JOINT SYSTEM WITH DISTAL FEMORAL REPLACEMENT PROSTHETIC KNEE - Methods and systems are provided for a hinge knee system. A hinge knee system may comprise a femoral component; an insert; a tibial tray configured to be coupled to the insert; a tibial bushing configured to be disposed between the tibial tray and the insert; a poly locking screw configured to secure the tibial tray to the insert; a hinge box configured to be disposed between the femoral component and the insert; one or more cross-pin bushings configured to be disposed within the hinge box; a cross-pin configured to secure the hinge box to the femoral component; a hinge post configured to couple the hinge box to the tibial tray; and a hinge post set screw configured to secure the hinge box to the hinge post. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330468 | METARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT REPLACEMENT DEVICE AND METHODS - A device for the repair of a phalangeal joint comprises a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible spacer connecting the first and second anchors. The flexible spacer comprises a plurality of elongate fibers extending axially or criss-crossed between the first and second anchors and a polymeric matrix interspersed with the plurality of elongate fibers. Specifically, a prosthetic metatarsophalangeal joint device comprises a porous metallic metatarsal bone anchor, a porous metallic phalangeal bone anchor, and a polymeric spacer element comprising parallel or criss-crossed elongate fibers that can connect the metatarsal bone anchor and the phalangeal bone anchor. Methods for manufacturing prosthetic joint devices comprise using three-dimensional printing processes or molding processes. Methods for implanting prosthetic joint devices comprise positioning porous metallic anchor components adjacent resected bones at planar interfaces and between which a polymeric spacer having axial aligned elongate fibers embedded in a matrix can be disposed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330469 | BI-DIRECTIONAL FIXATING/LOCKING TRANSVERTEBRAL BODY SCREW/INTERVERTEBRAL CAGE STAND-ALONE CONSTRUCTS HAVING A CENTRAL SCREW LOCKING LEVER, AND PLIERS AND DEVICES FOR SPINAL FUSION - A bi-directional fixating transvertebral (BDFT) screw/cage apparatus including an intervertebral cage for maintaining disc height, and a method of inserting the same is provided. The intervertebral cage includes a first internal screw guide and a second internal screw guide, a first screw member and a second screw member, and a central screw locking lever coupled to the intervertebral cage, wherein the central screw locking lever prevents the first screw member and the second screw from pulling-out of the first internal screw guide and the second internal screw guide. The central screw locking lever includes a rotatable handle and stem portion, or a screw locking horizontal bracket. A pliers device for inserting and removing the bi-directional fixating transvertebral (BDFT) screw/cage apparatus, a posterior cervical and lumbar facet joint staple, and a staple gun for a posterior cervical and lumbar facet joint staple also are provided. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330470 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant includes an outer body extending along an axis between opposite first and second ends. The outer body defines a bore and a first thread. An inner shaft includes opposite first and second ends. The second end of the inner shaft is positioned in the bore. The inner shaft includes a second thread that mates with the first thread. The second thread includes a series of gear teeth. An end plate is coupled to the first end of the inner shaft. A driver includes a gear configured to engage the gear teeth such that rotation of the driver relative to the outer body rotates the inner shaft relative to the outer body to translate the inner shaft relative to the outer body along the longitudinal axis. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330471 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant includes a first member that is curved along an axis between opposite ends. The first member defines a bore and a first thread. A second member is positioned in the bore and is curved between opposite ends. The second member includes a second thread engaged with the first thread. The second thread includes a series of gear teeth. A third member is positioned in the bore and is curved between opposite ends and includes opposite ends. A driver includes a gear configured to engage the gear teeth such that rotation of the driver relative to the first member and the second member rotates the second member relative to the first member to translate the second member relative to the first member along the axis. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330472 | SPINAL FUSION DEVICE WITH STAGED EXPANSION - The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device described herein is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space at a minimum to no distraction height and for a fusion device capable of maintaining a normal distance between adjacent vertebral bodies when implanted. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330473 | IMPLANTS HAVING BONE GROWTH PROMOTING AGENTS AND METHODS OF USING SUCH IMPLANTS TO REPAIR BONE STRUCTURES - Various embodiments of implant systems and related apparatus, and methods of operating the same are described herein. In various embodiments, an implant for interfacing with a bone structure includes a web structure, including a space truss, configured to interface with human bone tissue. The space truss includes two or more planar truss units having a plurality of struts joined at nodes, implants may be coated with or include fibers or particles to enhance bone growth around and through the implant. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330474 | ALIF Cage with Anchor Placement Options - An anterior lumbar interbody fusion device having a plurality of anchor apertures shaped and arranged in ways that provide options as to the number and locations of fixation points that anchor the device securely to the vertebrae. The anchor apertures may be angled towards or away from the cage vertical midline and cage horizontal midline, as well as angled differently relative to each other. In addition, the proximal opening of the anchor aperture is slightly wider than the distal opening, which permits the anchor to be positioned at a desired pitch within the opening, as opposed to being limited to a single entry angle. In a preferred embodiment, the proximal and distal opening of the anchor aperture are obround and each anchor aperture is sized to receive two anchors. In a given placement, anchors may be placed in some or all of the anchor apertures in each cage. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330475 | ALIF Cage with Anchor Placement Options - An anterior lumbar interbody fusion device having a plurality of anchor apertures shaped and arranged in ways that provide options as to the number and locations of fixation points that anchor the device securely to the vertebrae. The anchor apertures may be angled towards or away from the cage vertical midline and cage horizontal midline, as well as angled differently relative to each other. In addition, the proximal opening of the anchor aperture is slightly wider than the distal opening, which permits the anchor to be positioned at a desired pitch within the opening, as opposed to being limited to a single entry angle. In a preferred embodiment, the proximal and distal opening of the anchor aperture are obround and each anchor aperture is sized to receive two anchors. In a given placement, anchors may be placed in some or all of the anchor apertures in each cage. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330476 | PROSTHETIC COMPONENET EXTRACTOR - The present device described herein is intended to effect the removal of an orthopedic prosthetic implant from the intramedullary cavity of the bone. The extraction device utilizes a clamping mechanism which can be tightly secured to the implant, particularly the neck of a femoral prosthetic component. The clamping mechanism is attached to an elongated member that contains two striking surfaces. A force applied to the striking surface(s) is transmitted to the prosthesis so as to extract the implant from the intramedullary cavity of a bone. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330477 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - A surgical instrument comprises a member defining a longitudinal axis and being connectable with a spinal implant. A handle is connected with the member. An image guide is connected with the member for orientation relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the spinal implant. The image guide is rotatable about the axis relative to the member and is disposable in at least one fixed position with the member. Systems, implants, spinal constructs and methods are disclosed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330478 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VALIDATING AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PLAN - A system and method for validating an orthopaedic surgical plan includes a data tag associated with a patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instrument and a data reader to read the data tag to obtain surgical procedure parameters from the data tag. A display module may display the surgical procedure parameters and/or identification data to validate the patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instrument. Additionally, the system may include a sensor module to generate joint force data indicative of a joint force of a patient's joint. The display module may be configured to display the joint force data in association with the surgical procedure parameters. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330479 | Prosthetic Wrist - A prosthetic wrist for terminal devices preserves free rotation under high rotational or axial loads. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330480 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL TOOLING APPARATUS WITH NON-ANTHROPOMORPHIC CONSTRUCTION - A prosthesis may include a fitted stump cover. The prosthesis may also include a socket fitted over the stump cover. The prosthesis may further include a ball attached to the socket. In addition, the prosthesis may include a shuttle locking mechanism attached in part to the ball. Further, the prosthesis may include a tool attached to the prosthesis by the shuttle locking mechanism. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330481 | GUIDING SHEATH SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DELIVERING AN ENDOVASCULAR DEVICE USING THE SAME - A guiding sheath system includes a first sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, an extension member connected to the distal end of the first sheath, the extension member terminating in a distal end, a second sheath extending through the first sheath, the second sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, and a cap connected to the distal end of the extension member and the distal end of the second sheath. Upon advancing the second sheath through the first sheath, the cap restrains the distal end of the second sheath and the cap deflects relative to the first sheath thereby causing a portion of the second sheath protruding from the first sheath to bend into a curve with the distal end of the second sheath at a vector different from a vector of the first sheath. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330482 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING GERD - The present invention relates to a reflux disease treatment apparatus, comprising an implantable movement restriction device with an elongated shape that maintains cardia in the correct position and an implantable stimulation device adapted to engage with the cardia sphincter of a patient. The movement restriction device has a proximal and a distal end, wherein the distal end is adapted to stabilize and hold the distal end. The invention further comprises a control device for controlling the stimulation device to stimulate the cardia sphincter. The distal end can be further adapted to treat obesity, for example by stretching the wall of the stomach or filling out a volume of the stomach. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330483 | GASTRIC VEST FOR RESTRICTION OF THE STOMACH TO TREAT OBESITY - A gastric vest system for treating excessive weight or obesity in mammals. The gastric vest system may include a trapezoidal-shaped vest having a left edge, a right edge, an upper indentation, and a lower indentation, and the trapezoidal-shaped vest is configured to be wrapped around a stomach or a modified stomach of a mammal to cover a lesser curvature and a greater curvature of the stomach or the modified stomach. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330484 | POSTERIOR UPRIGHT OF ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS AND ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS - A posterior upright of an ankle foot orthosis with adjustable degree of bending. A posterior upright | 2021-10-28 |
20210330485 | Fecal Collection Systems and Methods - In an example, a fecal collection system includes a user interface assembly, a drainage conduit, and a collection reservoir. The user interface assembly includes a user interface and an applicator. The user interface has a proximal side and a distal side. The proximal side is configured to couple to skin of a user. The applicator is coupled to the distal side of the user interface. The applicator is removable from the user interface while the user interface is coupled to the user. The drainage conduit extends between a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is configured to couple to the distal side of the user interface. The drainage conduit defines a lumen configured to guide feces from the proximal end to the distal end. The collection reservoir coupled to the distal end of the drainage conduit. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330486 | ADJUSTABLE CERVICAL COLLAR - An adjustable cervical collar, comprising, a curved top board having a width of approximately a size of a human chin, the curved top board having an arcuate inner edge capable of fitment around the front of a throat, the curved top board having a curved outer region distal to the throat, two upper columns couple-able to a lower portion of the curved top board, two lower columns slidably couple-able to the two upper columns and a curved bottom board detachably couple-able to the two lower columns. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330487 | ORAL DEVICE - An oral device includes a mouthpiece and a stimulant package including a motor that causes the mouthpiece to vibrate. The stimulant package includes a sensor, a battery, and a controller including a transceiver communicating with a remote device by a wired or wireless connection. The sensor and/or the remote device detect specified conditions for activating the stimulant package. Programming and/or control are performed at a user interface of the stimulant package and/or the remote device. Inhibiting snoring and/or sleep apnea includes placing the device in a user's mouth prior to sleeping and activating the motor to cause the mouthpiece to vibrate when a specified condition is met. Waking a user includes setting a parameter including a time of day; placing the device in a user's mouth prior to sleeping; and activating the motor to cause the mouthpiece to vibrate at the time of day. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330488 | ORAL APPLIANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A device for treating sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea comprising an upper portion, and a lower portion; wherein a first bottom surface of the upper portion, is joined to a second top surface of the lower portion using a sealant. A method of treating sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea includes using an oral appliance, and a positive airway pressure machine for assisting a user to breathe through the nose. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330489 | GROIN AREA WARMING DEVICE - A groin area warming device comprises a sleeve having a first end and a second end, a first confined area between the first end and the second end, and a second confined area at the second end of the sleeve. The first confined area comprises a heat pad and the second confined area comprises a power source. The second confined area folds over a portion of the first confined area on fastening the device to the apparel of the user. The power source is operatively coupled to the head pad to provide power to the head pad. A control switch is operatively coupled to the head pad and the power source to control operation of the device. The control switch is further configured to control the generation of heat at the heat pad or application of heat to at least a portion of the groin area of the user. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330490 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MODULATING TISSUE TEMPERATURE - This present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods relating to the modulation of tissue temperature. In particular, the present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for rapidly cooling or heating tissue in a subject as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic means for treating tissue that has been injured or damaged. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330491 | ELECTRONIC DROP DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - Disclosed is a portable automatic electronic drop administration device and method of operation thereof. The device comprises a microcontroller communicatively coupled to at least an accelerometer and an electromechanical assembly to administer one or more drops of a liquid, semi-liquid or gaseous substance from any flexible container held within. The device detects whether it is in a suitable orientation before automatically self actuating the electromechanical assembly to administer one or more drops. It can be used in a variety of settings including self administration of eye drops, dispensing condiments or precise metering of liquid medications. Additionally, the device may contain sensors and wireless components to track usage and event data that may be communicated to a physician or other healthcare provider remotely. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330492 | AUXILIARY SURGICAL FIELD VISUALIZATION SYSTEM - An auxiliary surgical field visualization system is described, which includes an auxiliary surgical field camera, configured for acquiring an image of a field of view of a secondary surgical field, wherein the secondary surgical field includes the exterior of a patient's eye undergoing vitreoretinal surgery. The auxiliary surgical field visualization system also includes a display in electronic communication with the auxiliary surgical field camera, wherein the display is configured for receiving, from the auxiliary surgical field camera, a signal that includes the image of the field of view of the secondary surgical field, and upon receiving the signal, displaying the image of the field of view of the secondary surgical field. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330493 | MULTI-CHANNEL PIEZOELECTRIC RESONANT SYSTEM - A multi-channel drive system for a piezoelectric actuator having a multiple-frequency resonant mode, the system including multiple signal generators, multiple feedback circuitries, and a processor. The multiple signal generators are configured to generate multiple respective drive signals at multiple respective drive signal frequencies, and to drive the piezoelectric actuator with the multiple drive signals. The multiple feedback circuitries are configured to measure multiple respective feedback signals at the multiple drive signal frequencies. The processor is configured to adaptively maintain the piezoelectric actuator vibrating in the multiple-frequency resonant mode, by adjusting the drive signal frequencies in response to the respective measured feedback signals. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330494 | USING AN INTRAOCULAR STROBOSCOPE FOR PHACOEMULSIFIER SURGICAL DEVICE VISUALIZATION - A device for intraocular surgery includes a handle, a needle, and a stroboscopic illumination device. The handle includes a vibrator that is configured to vibrate at a first frequency in response to a signal received from an oscillator. The needle is mechanically coupled with the vibrator and is configured to be inserted into an eye and to apply vibrations of the vibrator to the eye for emulsifying tissue. The stroboscopic illumination device is coupled with the needle and is configured to output stroboscopic light pulses at a second frequency that is set based on the first frequency, for visualizing at least a portion of the eye during emulsification by the needle. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330495 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A DISPOSABLE TORQUE LIMITING TIP WRENCH - A wrench assembly for attachment and removal of a tip to a handpiece of a surgical system includes a core and a shell including a central portion that defines a central bore. In various embodiments, the core includes an outer portion fixedly coupled to the shell and an inner portion configured for insertion into the central bore. The inner portion is removably coupled to the outer portion by a separation mechanism configured to facilitate separation of the inner portion from the outer portion at a predetermined torque. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330496 | CONVERTIBLE PHACOEMULSIFICATION I/A SLEEVE AND MECHANICAL ACTIVATION MECHANISM - A system and method for provided a phacoemulsification surgery handpiece including a convertible sleeve for phacoemulsification surgery and irrigation/aspiration procedures. In a retracted state, the sleeve is in a desired relationship with the exposed portion of a phaco tip of the handpiece to support normal phacoemulsification surgery. In an extended state, the sleeve features a distally placed aspiration hole located forward from the distal end of a phaco tip to allow typical irrigation/aspiration procedures. A distal tip segment of the hand piece is overmolded by polyimide materials having a split feature to allow egress of a phaco tip. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330497 | CONVERTIBLE PHACOEMULSIFICATION I/A SLEEVE AND MECHANICAL ACTIVATION MECHANISM - A system and method for provided a phacoemulsification surgery handpiece including a convertible sleeve for phacoemulsification surgery and irrigation/aspiration procedures. In a retracted state, the sleeve is in a desired relationship with the exposed portion of a phaco tip of the handpiece to support normal phacoemulsification surgery. In an extended state, the sleeve features a distally placed aspiration hole located forward from the distal end of a phaco tip to allow typical irrigation/aspiration procedures. A distal tip segment of the hand piece is overmoldedby polyimide materials having a split feature to allow egress of a phaco tip. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330498 | REUSABLE AB-INTERNO TRABECULOTOMY SYSTEM - A system for ab-interno trabeculotomy is provided. The system comprises an inserter device for inserting an excising device into the anterior chamber of a human eye. The inserter features a tubular structure, a tip for excising the trabecular meshwork, and a cannula for injecting fluids into the anterior chamber. The inserter optionally features roller mechanisms for advancing and retracting an excising device. The system also features a trabecular excision device having a rough surface for excising the inner wall of Schlemm's canal. The rough surface may comprise different shapes such as porcupines, cones, fins or the like. The system may also feature a custom eyelid speculum for supporting an endoscope that is movable with respect to the eye and pivotally movable along an incision point in the eye. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330499 | OCULAR IMPLANTS FOR DELIVERY INTO AN ANTERIOR CHAMBER OF THE EYE - An ocular implant adapted to be disposed within Schlemm's canal of a human eye with a body extending along a curved longitudinal central axis in a curvature plane, a first strut on one side of the implant and a second strut on an opposite side of the implant, the circumferential extent of the first strut with respect to the plane of curvature being greater than the circumferential extent of the second strut with respect to the plane of curvature. The invention also includes methods of using the implant. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330500 | OPHTHALMOLOGICAL LASER THERAPY SYSTEM - An ophthalmological laser therapy system having an appliance base and an appliance head, displaceable relative to one another by translational movement and having a laser device and to a corresponding method. A laser pivot arm is fastened to the appliance head pivotable about a horizontal first axis. The laser pivot arm is encompassed by a pivot arm housing, which is fastened in a separately pivotable manner on the appliance head in coaxial fashion relative to the laser pivot arm and/or by virtue of an examination pivot arm with an examination device, defining an examination volume, being fastened to the appliance head pivotable about a second axis, wherein both axes are arranged such that a work volume of a laser beam, when the laser pivot arm is in a work position, is a partial volume of the examination volume, when the examination pivot arm is in a work position. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330501 | PRODUCING CUTS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE EYE - An apparatus for producing incisions in an interior of an eye. For example, the apparatus includes an image recording device that records at least part of the image field and an image evaluation device that evaluates recordings of the image recording device and produces signals for the control device and/or the operator. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing incisions in the interior of an eye, wherein an image recording device is used to record at least part of the image field and an image evaluation device evaluates the recordings of the image recording device and produces signals for the control device and/or the operator. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330502 | KNIFE FOR USE IN MEDICAL TREATMENT - A medical knife has a flat projection shape of a cutting part formed in an approximate rhomboid shape including a front end part, a widest part with the largest width, and a side surface part formed between the front end part and the widest part. A front side bevel constituting an edge on the front side and a back side bevel constituting an edge on the back side are individually formed, having as a boundary a virtual surface including an edge formed along the periphery of the cutting part. A ratio of the angle β between the virtual surface and the back side bevel to the angle α between the virtual surface and the front side bevel at the front end part is greater than the ratio of the angle θ between the virtual surface and the back side bevel to the angle α at the side surface part. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330503 | Luminant Safety Eyewear - A luminant safety eyewear device with improved lighting may feature a central light source with color changing lenses. The lenses may be manually or electromagnetically manipulated into position. Three lenses may be provided to change color emitted from white, to red, to green and/or blue. Alternately, multiple light sources or a color-changing light source may be utilized either with or without multiple lenses. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330504 | FACE SHIELD ASSEMBLY - A face shield assembly comprises a holder adapted to be worn on the body of a wearer. The holder has a support portion and a separate attachment portion connected to the support portion. The support portion of the holder defines an opening through which the wearer's neck is received or, in another embodiment, on the head of the wearer. In addition, a shield is removably connected to the attachment portion of the holder, the shield being formed of a transparent material. The shield further has a curved configuration around a generally vertical axis as well as being narrower at one end than the other. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330505 | HELMET WITH INWARDS FLIPPING TYPE GOGGLE - The present invention discloses a helmet with an inwards flipping type goggle, which includes a helmet body, a goggle, a front protection lens and a link mechanism; the front protection lens is fixed to the front side of the helmet body, the goggle is fixed to the link mechanism, the link mechanism is capable of adjusting the goggle to move up and down and to be rotatably connected to the two sides of the helmet body, and the goggle are located in the helmet body. The present invention has the following beneficial effects: by adopting the inwards flipping type, the goggle are prevented from being easily contaminated by welding splash, grinding splash and dust when the goggle are upwards flipped outside; the defects that the gravity center of the entire helmet moves forwards and the helmet is heavy are avoided; the goggle can be upwards flipped inside the helmet, the sight is not affected under the situation that the helmet is not taken off, and it is applicable to wider occasions, is more flexible and is more convenient to operate. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330506 | VENTILATION UNIT AND CONTROLLER DEVICE - A ventilation unit and controller device comprises a ventilation unit with a housing. The housing has an intake port permitting flow of gas into the housing and an exhaust port permitting flow of gas out of the housing. Within the housing, a motorized fan is positioned to direct gas into the housing via the intake port and out of the housing via the exhaust port. A controller capable of controlling the ventilation unit communicates with a sensor capable of detecting an environmental stimulus and responding thereto. A source of electric current provides power to the ventilation unit and controller device. The device is capable of being removably attached via fasteners to an arc flash hood, and the arc flash hood comprises a ventilation opening to permit gas discharged by the device to enter the arc flash hood. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330507 | EAR INSERT FOR RELIEF OF TMJ DISCOMFORT AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - A prosthesis for insertion in an ear to reduce pain resulting from TMJ disorders. The ear insert has a predefined shape conforming to the shape of the ear canal when the jaw is in an open position. The ear insert supports the TMJ and associated secondary musculature to reduce strain in the TMJ area, including the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and the temporo-mandibular joint itself. The insert is hollow in the inside to permit hearing and is made of a rigid material which retains the shape of the ear canal. A scalloped indenture extends across a surface of the ear insert positioned behind the tragus. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330508 | Reduced-Pressure, Tunnel-Wound Dressings, Systems, And Methods - Systems, methods, and dressing are presented for treating a tunnel wound on a patient. In one instance, a reduced-pressure, tunnel-wound dressing includes a longitudinal core member formed from a closed-cell foam that is surrounded by a first longitudinal concentric member formed from a manifolding material. When subjected to reduced pressure, the longitudinal core member expands and the first longitudinal concentric member compresses. These actions create intimate contact between the tunnel wound and the dressing, oppose collapse of the tunnel, and when reduced pressure is removed provide clearance to remove the dressing. Other embodiments are presented. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330509 | PROTECTIVE FILM FORMING SPRAY FOR SKIN SURFACE - A protective film forming spray for skin surface includes a spray bottle filled with an undiluted spray solution and a propellant, the undiluted spray solution containing 2 to 40 mass % of water-soluble resin and 2 to 40 mass % of water-insoluble resin so that a total content of the water-soluble resin and the water-insoluble resin is 15 to 50 mass % and a remainder is solvent. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330510 | KINESIOLOGY SUPPORT TAPE - In one embodiment, an anatomical support device includes an elongate body. The elongate body includes a first portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and an oppositely positioned second end, a first wing extending transversely from the first portion, and a second wing extending transversely from the first portion. An adhesive material is positioned on at least a portion of one side of the elongate body. The elongate body is rigid in a first direction extending in-line with the longitudinal axis and is stretchable in a second direction extending transversely to the longitudinal axis. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330511 | Bib Shaped Bandage - A bandage intended for use on digits; i.e. fingers and toes, to cover injuries to knuckle or joint pad areas on the hand or foot. The bandage is configured as a pad with an angled loop, the loop meant to surround the base of a digit in order to resist motions that might peel the bandage off the skin. The pad may contain medicines suitable for treating a wound or injury, may be radio opaque, may contain a reinforced surface to prevent compression or skin friction at the site, or other ancillary devices. The loop is deformable in length in order to fit different digits and wound locations. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330512 | Shaped Nonwoven - A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, and wherein in at least one of the microzones the first region exhibits a Contact Angle of greater than 90 degrees, as measured by the Contact Angle Test Method detailed herein. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330513 | LAMINATE(S) COMPRISING BEAMED ELASTICS AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE(S) COMPRISING SAID LAMINATE(S) - The present disclosure relates to one or a combination of an absorbent article's chassis, inner leg cuffs, outer leg cuffs, ear panels, side panels, waistbands, and belts that may comprise one or more pluralities of tightly spaced (less than 4 mm, less than 3 mm, less than 2 mm, and less than 1 mm) and/or very fine (less than 300, less than 200, less than 100 dtex) and/or low strain (less than 300%, less than 200%, less than 100%) elastics to deliver low pressure less than 1 psi (according to the conditions defined by the Pressure-Under-Strand method below) under the elastics, while providing adequate modulus of (between about 2 gf/mm and 15 gf/mm) to make the article easy to apply and to comfortably maintain the article in place on the wearer, even with a loaded core (holding at least 50 mls of liquid), to provide for the advantages described above. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330514 | ELASTIC LAMINATES AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING ELASTIC LAMINATES FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES - The present disclosure relates to elastic laminates and methods for assembling elastic laminates that may be used to make absorbent article components. Elastic laminates may include one or more reinforcement layers positioned between unstretched portions of elastic materials and substrates to which the elastic materials are bonded. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330515 | EARWAX REMOVAL DEVICE - The present invention provides an earwax removal device comprising: a housing including an interior space, a body part having a rod shape and received into the interior space; a wing part including at least one hingeable wing and connecting to one end of the body part, and a pressurized module moving the body part forward and backward; wherein when the body part is moved forward, and the one end of the body part is exposed to outside of the housing, the wing part is spread; and when the body part is moved backward, and the one end of the body part is received inside the interior space, the wing part is folded. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330516 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A TARGET SUBSTANCE - Described herein are apparatus, methods, and systems for detecting the presence of a targeted substance. The apparatus comprises a detection layer comprising an indicator that is configured to display a signal upon the detection of an interaction with the targeted substance. In some examples, the apparatus can include a top layer coupled to a top surface of the detection layer and a bottom layer coupled to a bottom surface of the detection layer. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330517 | LAMINATES FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Three-dimensional laminates and methods for making the same are provided. The three-dimensional laminates may be apertured and may have welds between various substrates. The three-dimensional laminates may be used in absorbent articles, such as diapers and pants, for example, as topsheets, as topsheets and acquisition layers, or as outer cover materials, for example. The three-dimensional laminates may be produced on an absorbent article manufacturing line. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330518 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING NONWOVEN MATERIALS WITH NATURAL FIBERS - An absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. A wearer-facing nonwoven material comprising three-dimensional features and forming at least a portion of a wearer-facing surface of the topsheet of the absorbent article is provided. The wearer-facing nonwoven material comprises a plurality of generally planar regions that do not overlap with the three-dimensional features. The generally planar regions comprise recesses. The recesses may comprise apertures. The wearer-facing nonwoven material comprises at least 50% natural fibers, by weight of the nonwoven material. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330519 | PLANT-BASED ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article, such as, for example, a diaper, that is toxin-free and made from plant-based, biobased, all natural, clean ingredients. In one embodiment, the absorbent article is a diaper made from plant-based resin, comprising: (i) a first layer, wherein the first layer is a cotton top sheet with a wax-based coating deposited on an exterior surface of the first layer (adjacent to the wearer's skin, or “user-facing”); and (ii) a second layer, wherein the second layer is an acquisition/distribution layer (ADL), and wherein the ADL is comprised of two sub-layers of different materials, a first sublayer comprising an apertured film acquisition sub-layer disposed on top of, and laminated to, a second sub-layer comprising a non-woven acquisition layer. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330520 | Adhesive For An Absorbent Article - An absorbent article is disclosed. The absorbent article has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline generally perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline, a wearer-facing surface and an opposing garment-facing surface, a front end region, an opposing back end region, and a central region disposed between the front end region and the back end region. The absorbent article further includes a topsheet; a backsheet; an absorbent system disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; and a plurality of pre-formed adhesive portions disposed on the garment-facing surface. The absorbent article exhibits a peel force of at least 1.0 N in accordance with the Peel Force test and leaves no residue in accordance with the Adhesive Residue test method. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330521 | SUPPORT DEVICES INCLUDING MOVABLE LEG SEGMENTS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A support device includes a wheel, a base member, a leg coupled to the wheel and the base member, the leg including an upper leg segment, a lower leg segment positioned below the upper leg segment, a joint positioned between the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment, and an actuator engaged with the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment, where the actuator includes a linear engagement member that is engaged with one of the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment, a cammed member defining a non-circular perimeter engaged with the linear engagement member, and a motor engaged with the linear engagement member through the cammed member | 2021-10-28 |
20210330522 | SUPPORT DEVICES INCLUDING MOVABLE LEG SEGMENTS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A support device includes a wheel, a base member, a leg coupled to the wheel and the base member, the leg including an upper leg segment, a lower leg segment positioned below the upper leg segment, a joint positioned between the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment, the joint including a cam defining a non-circular perimeter, and an actuator coupled to one of the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment, the actuator including an engagement member that is engaged with the non-circular perimeter of the of the cam of the joint, where the actuator selectively moves the engagement member to move the cam and the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment about the joint. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330523 | Adjustable Extremity Suspension Apparatus - An Adjustable Extremity Suspension Apparatus for supporting patient limbs, the apparatus ambidextrous and adaptable to be mounted on various appliances in proximity a patient and configurable to accommodate specialized support and position needs. The Adjustable Extremity Suspension Apparatus comprising a longitudinally elongated tray-type frame that creates an elongated channel into which a longitudinally elongated elastic sheet drapes in order to form a flexible, saddle-like structure. Selectable materials, attachments and mounting provide user-configurable extremity support and ease o use. | 2021-10-28 |