Human Patents (Class 33/512)
  • Patent number: 8721651
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include templates and methods for evaluating the appropriate size and shape for a medical implant. In particular, some embodiments include expandable templates and methods for evaluating appropriate size and shape for implantation of a spinal rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Loke, Julien J. Prevost
  • Patent number: 8715207
    Abstract: A device for measuring an internal dimension of a native cardiac valve annulus includes an elongated support member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A measuring portion is coupled to the distal portion, and an indicator is coupled to the proximal portion of the support member. The measuring portion is biased towards a deployed configuration such that when deployed it applies an outwardly directed radial force to the native valve annulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Giovanni Righini, Felice G. Carlino, Giovanni Rolando
  • Patent number: 8677635
    Abstract: A point-to-point measurement tool performs the measurement of the distance between the outside surfaces of the shoulders across the back of an individual, which is associated with tailoring custom clothing and utilized to determine both the top-of-sleeve points and used to assist in determining the sleeve length measurements in tailoring custom clothing. Various embodiment of the point-to-point measurement tool can be folded, collapsed, or broken down to enable increased portability and ease of storage of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: Drew Thomas Jones
  • Patent number: 8672948
    Abstract: A disposable measuring device for use in measuring the width, height and depth of an intradiscal space is provided, the device including an elongated body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a proximal end and a distal end. The elongated body also has a first pair of members configured for receiving a first cursor slidably arranged for measuring a width dimension, a second pair of members configured for receiving a second cursor slidably arranged for measuring a height dimension; and a detachable stop operatively connected to the first pair of members and the second pair of members, the detachable stop insertable into at least one opening located at the proximal end of the elongated body, the detachable stop configured for measuring a depth dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Philippe Lemaitre
  • Patent number: 8675930
    Abstract: The present invention provides tools and methods designed to aid in the placement of artificial facet joints at virtually all spinal levels. One aspect of the present invention is a measurement tool for installing an artificial cephalad facet joint including a fixation measurement element and a support arm element. This measurement tool assists in the selection and/or configuration of an artificial cephalad facet joint for implantation in a patient. Another aspect is a measurement tool for installing a caudad facet joint including a stem element and a trial caudad bearing surface element. This measurement tool assists in the selection and/or configuration of a caudad facet joint for implantation in a patient. Yet another aspect is a measurement tool holder including a measurement surface connected to a holder element. This tool holder assists in determining the measurements obtained with the caudad facet joint measurement tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: GMEDELAWARE 2 LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Funk, Thomas J. McLeer, Teena M. Augostino, Richard J. Broman, Leonard J. Tokish, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8667699
    Abstract: A neck measurement device (20) and a method of selecting a pillow (1, 41, 51) which takes into account the physique of the user are disclosed. A neck compression index (NCi) is calculated being the weight of the sleeper in kilograms divided by the shoulder width (ear to outer arm dimension) of the sleeper in centimeters. Preferably a compensated NCi is calculated which takes into account the softness or hardness of the mattress. A pillow resiliency is then selected based on the (compensated) NCi. Color coded pillow slips can be used to assist sleepers to self-select a pillow appropriate for their physique. Mail order and Internet based selling methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Healthcare Alliance Pty. Limited
    Inventor: Andrew Robert MacFarlane
  • Publication number: 20140059873
    Abstract: A caliper is arranged for applying predetermined constant pressure to a joint or other anatomy under measurement. The caliper includes an elongate housing, a first jaw connected to the housing, a second jaw slidably connected to the housing, the first and second jaws spaced apart by a predetermined minimum distance, and a constant force spring engaging the first and second jaws. The constant force spring biases the first and second jaws toward one another. A method includes using the caliper to measure anatomical dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Derek BROOKOVER, Jason Robert TAYLOR
  • Patent number: 8663131
    Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating the tongue strength of a subject during a sucking event includes an insert positioned within a nipple element to provide an output in response to deformation of the nipple element during a sucking event. The output is at least one of resistive force exerted against the subject's tongue and movement measurement of deformation force exerted on the nipple element during the sucking event. The apparatus is configurable to evaluate nutritive sucking (NS) or non-nutritive sucking (NNS) capabilities of the subject. The insert may be a sensing device, a compliance element, an intermediate device or a combination of these. A coupling device is configured to position the insert relative to the nipple element and/or to receive output from the insert. A method includes evaluating tongue strength of a subject during NS or NNS and using inserts providing increasing levels of resistive force to exercise the subject's tongue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: CCB Research Group LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Cunningham, Gilson J. Capilouto, Timothy A. Butterfield
  • Patent number: 8638228
    Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed for providing sensor enhanced safety, recovery, and movement evaluation systems. Sensors that monitor user activity and behavior are worn by a user and/or placed in the user environment. Data from the sensors are processed to obtain a safety, recovery, and/or activity evaluation. Based on the evaluation, recommendations or adjustments to the terms of an insurance policy covering the user, the user's employer, or a facility providing health care to the user to accurately reflect the risks associated with the user, employer, and/or facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Amigo, Michael Gingrave
  • Patent number: 8611504
    Abstract: A dimensioned grid apparatus for determining: 1) leg length, offset, and cup position during arthroplasty replacement surgery; 2) fracture reduction/correction position during trauma procedures and 3) an apparatus to be used for deformity correction planning is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Orthogrid Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Noble Kubiak, Colin Edward Poole
  • Patent number: 8590168
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a device, method of using a device, and a method of making a device for predicting weight and/or the appropriate dose of a medication and/or degree of some other medical intervention in a child. The device includes one or more strips for taking a girth and a length measurement from an individual. The method includes adding or otherwise combining a value given by a girth measurement and a value given by a length measurement together to estimate the weight of the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: The Childrens' Mercy Hospital
    Inventor: Susan M. Abdel-Rahman
  • Patent number: 8572860
    Abstract: An instrument for measuring a depth of a hole in bone can comprise an instrument body having a cannulated sleeve that extends between a first end and a second end. A first reference portion can be disposed at the first end and a second reference portion can be disposed at the second end. A probe can selectively and alternatively translate in first and second opposite directions through the cannulated sleeve between a first measuring position and a second measuring position. The probe extends outwardly a distance spaced from the first reference portion in the first measuring position and extends outwardly a distance spaced from the second reference portion in the second measuring position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Fritzinger
  • Patent number: 8567080
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of measuring and identifying foot arch type according to footprint data. The method includes: obtaining a static standing footprint having a foot contour including lateral and medial contours; obtaining a lateral ball and lateral heel tangent points of the footprint, and a medial ball and a medial heel tangent point of the footprint; obtaining a ball and a heel mid-point; obtaining a foot center axial line and a foot perpendicular bisector; obtaining the length of a foot width Lf as the length of the foot perpendicular bisector, and the width a foot arch La; and calculating a foot type index FTI by dividing the width of the foot arch La by the length of the foot width Lf (FTI=La/Lf), and identifying a foot arch type of the footprint by the foot type index FTI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Global Action Inc.
    Inventors: Sai-Wei Yang, Keh-Tao Liu, Chao-Yi Cheng
  • Patent number: 8539690
    Abstract: A wall mountable height measuring device to record development of height of a person comprises a board, a pair of vertical slits, at least one linear measurement scale, a horizontal frame and a leveling bar. The board includes a front surface, a rear surface, a left side and a right side. The pair of vertical slits is present at the left side and right side of the board. The horizontal frame can slide along the pair of slits. A middle portion of the horizontal frame includes a cut out. A housing present at the middle portion of the leveling bar is for holding the at least one date stamp. The at least one date stamp indicates the date at which the height measurement was taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Zohar Haykeen
  • Patent number: 8533968
    Abstract: A method and a device are for determining the compatibility between an adapter, which is to be inserted into a third-party joint ball type to be replaced, and an outer cone of a prosthesis shaft of a modular joint prosthesis, which is inserted in the femur during revision surgery. A test body of a set of test bodies having various inner cones, comprising a marker and a length measuring scale, is fitted onto the outer cone of the shaft of the joint prosthesis and, subsequently, the adapter fitting on the outer cone of the joint prosthesis is determined by successively testing the inner cones for compliance with an admissible minimum distance between the front faces of the outer cone of the shaft of the joint prosthesis and the inner cone and for compliance with an admissible predefined insertion depth of the outer cone of the shaft of the joint prosthesis in the inner cone of the test body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Merete Medical GmbH
    Inventors: Emmanuel Anapliotis, Curt Kranz, Martin Hilse
  • Patent number: 8528221
    Abstract: A height recording device is provided for measuring and recording the growth of multiple individuals over a period of time. The device comprises a recording board, a sliding member and a head rod. The sliding member is slideably secured within a dovetail channel extending vertically along the record board. A spring-loaded bullet catch within the dovetail channel maintains the sliding member static position. A head rod is hingedly secured to the sliding member and may be positioned in a horizontal working position or a vertical storage position. On at least one side of the channel, a graduated measuring means is disposed. Workspace is provided on both lateral sides of the channel so that a user may make written recordings of height measurements, names, dates and other information. The dual workspaces provide users with ample space to make multiple recordings and thus it is ideal for families with multiple children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventor: Russell Glock, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8522794
    Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Natasha Jane Evans, Betsy Charlotte Fields, Simon Paul Godfrey, Mark Thomas Lund, Emily Joyce Ma, John Edward Sheppard, John Wallace Smith
  • Patent number: 8523875
    Abstract: A graft caliper provides for a first member having a first pick at its distal end and its proximal end attached to a handle. A second member of the graft caliper is disposed above the first member and has a second pick at its distal end that extends beyond the first pick. The proximal end of the second member is attached to an adjuster which causes the second member to move from a first position to a second position in order to change a distance the second pick extends beyond the first pick. The graft caliper provides for an indication of at least one metric for describing the distance the second pick extends beyond the first pick and places an identifier on a surface of bone representing the location of a tunnel to be formed through a femur, tibia or any other anatomical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Henry Brown, Jr., Michael Charles Ferragamo, William Richard Davis
  • Patent number: 8518051
    Abstract: A system and method for knee arthroplasty procedures, using a novel leg rotation fixture to enable the leg mechanical axis, the tibia and the femur to be mutually disposed such that the load bearing, mechanical axis of the leg runs through the center of the knee joint. A measurement gauge is provided for mounting on the tibia and for aligning a baseplate in a known position on the tibia. This baseplate supports an X-ray target plate in a known position relative to the tibia, used in determining the mechanical axis, and an optional surgical robot, used to perform tibial and femoral cuts. The position of the femur relative to the robot may be determined from X-ray imaging of the pelvic region after attachment to the baseplate of an additional target extending to the pelvic region. The system enables improvement in the accuracy of knee arthroplasty procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Mazor Robotics Ltd.
    Inventors: Moshe Shoham, Michael Burman
  • Patent number: 8517960
    Abstract: A device for measuring a length of a cervix includes an elongate measurement member, a hollow member, a flange, a handle, and a locking mechanism. The elongate measurement member extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a measurement scale thereon. The hollow member is coaxial with and disposed over the elongate measurement member. The flange is offset from the longitudinal axis and attached to a distal end of the hollow member. The handle is attached to a proximal end of the measurement member. The locking mechanism is configured, when locked, to fix the hollow member relative to the measurement member and, when unlocked to allow the hollow member to slide along the measurement member and rotate about the longitudinal axis so as to place the flange in a desired position without moving the measurement scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: CervilLenz Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Bauer, Dean R. Koch, Paul E. McCreadie, Michael Glenn Ross, Craig B. Berky
  • Patent number: 8512349
    Abstract: Apparatus for measuring bone depth for determining the length of fastener to be employed in medical treatment of the bone includes an elongated inner bone probe having a bone-engaging portion and a plurality of first manually-engageable elements secured thereto. An outer sleeve overlies at least a portion of the inner bone probe and is movable with respect thereto. A second manually-engageable element is secured to the outer sleeve. The first and second manually-engageable elements may be generally ring-shaped, so as to facilitate insertion of a user's fingers. The apparatus is structured to have the bone-engaging portion of the inner bone probe pass through an opening in the bone and engage the distal exterior surface in intimate contact as a result of the first manually-engageable elements being engaged and urged away from the bone. The outer sleeve is moved generally toward the bone so as to achieve contact between the distal end of the outer sleeve and the proximal exterior surface of the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Richard A. Mengato
  • Patent number: 8512261
    Abstract: A Perineal elasticity meter having a circular central stem marked with millimeter markings and a sleeve portion surrounding the circular stem. Hinges connect the sleeve to expanders that extend from the circular stem. The perineal elasticity meter is configured to be inserted into the vagina of a patient in order to measure the elasticity of the perineal area. The sleeve includes an opening that shows a circumferential measurement achieved by the expansion of the expanders, as the sleeve moves along the central stem. Another perineal elasticity meter includes two stems connected via a hinge at a proximal portion of the stems. The proximal portions of the stems are configured to be inserted into the vagina of a patient and a measurement is taken of a distance between the expanded distal portion of the stems, thereby measuring the elasticity of the perineal area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Miriam R. Diniz Zanetti, Mary Nakamura
  • Patent number: 8505209
    Abstract: A diagnostic tool including a first arm and a second arm, a top surface of the first arm comprising a graphical ranking guide comprising a plurality of images that graphically illustrate at least a portion of rank classifier indicia for a classification system comprising a plurality of ranks, each of the images corresponding to at least one of the ranks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: N.E. Solutionz, LLC
    Inventor: Nancy A. Estocado
  • Publication number: 20130167391
    Abstract: A caliper to measure foot length and corresponding category of birth weight group by four colors used on the measuring scale namely. Green as normal, yellow as low, orange as very low and red as extremely low birth weight is devised for the first time to be used at the community level. A metal caliper with concavity to accommodate convexity of the heel and sliding device perpendicular to the scale to touch the longest toe fix the two extreme ends. Thus direct measurement is possible between two extreme ends of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Asha Krishna PRATINIDHI, Abhijit BAGADE, Arvind KANHERE, Satish Vasant Kakade, Vinayak Yadavrao KSHIRSAGAR, Aditya Krishna PRATINIDHI, Hemangi Parag KALE
  • Patent number: 8469964
    Abstract: A bone cutting template is disclosed and can include a body. A plurality of grooves can be formed along the body and each groove can correspond to an incremental length of the body. The bone cutting template can include a plurality of length stamps along the body. Each of the plurality of length stamps can be adjacent to a corresponding groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Scifert, Scott D. Boden, James S. Marotta
  • Patent number: 8453340
    Abstract: A system for control of a device includes at least one sensor module detecting orientation of a user's body part. The at least one sensor module is in communication with a device module configured to command an associated device. The at least one sensor module detects orientation of the body part. The at least one sensor module sends output signals related to orientation of the user's body part to the device module and the device module controls the associated device based on the signals from the at least one sensor module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dirk Albertus van der Merwe, Thomas A. Doyon
  • Patent number: 8448345
    Abstract: A hair measuring assembly capable of being operated by a single hand of a user and including a collection assembly, including a hair retaining and measuring portion movably mounted on a body and selectively disposable between a collecting position and a retaining and measuring position. The single handed manipulation of a hand grip, concurrently disposes a plurality of two grip segments into either an open or a closed orientation, thereby forcing the hair retaining and measuring portion between the collecting and hair retaining and measuring positions. A “single use” cartridge for carrying out the collection, retention and measurement of hair and also hair breakage is presented. The “single use” cartridge includes suitable structure for mounting and operable attachment to the hair measuring assembly by a person, without regard to whether he or she is left-handed or right-handed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Iberius LLC
    Inventors: Michael Vidal, Ravi Sawhney, Kurt Botsai, Lance Hussey, John Vernon, Leah Thomas
  • Patent number: 8439850
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to cervical sizing devices and related kits and methods. In some aspects, a cervical sizing device includes an elongate arm and a member positioned at a distal end region of the elongate arm. The cervical sizing device can be used to determine an approximate size of a cervix when the member is brought into contact with an outer surface of the cervix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: CooperSurgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Sherts, Kerry Blair, Peter K. Arneson, Robert Williams
  • Publication number: 20130091718
    Abstract: A wall mountable height measuring device to record development of height of a person comprises a board, a pair of vertical slits, at least one linear measurement scale, a horizontal frame and a leveling bar. The board includes a front surface, a rear surface, a left side and a right side. The pair of vertical slits is present at the left side and right side of the board. The horizontal frame can slide along the pair of slits. A middle portion of the horizontal frame includes a cut out. A housing present at the middle portion of the leveling bar is for holding the at least one date stamp. The at least one date stamp indicates the date at which the height measurement was taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: Zohar Haykeen
  • Publication number: 20130074353
    Abstract: A tape measuring device for determining bra sizes has band dimension and bra size markings on the outer surface of the tape. The band dimension markings divide a section of the surface by standard units and subunits of band size. The band size markings on the outer surface allow the user to determine the proper band size for a bra based on a single measurement, without the need for any additional calculations or correlations. The bra size markings on the outer surface allow the user to directly determine the proper cup and overall bra size based on the band size determination, again without the need for any additional calculations or correlations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Jamie Petter, Donna Mines
  • Patent number: 8397393
    Abstract: The invention relates to a form of a passive or active annunciator that solves the problem of reminding a caregiver to reposition a patient at risk for aspiration usually located in an adjustable bed to some predetermined angular position. The annunciator may take the form of an inclinometer (100) that measures the angle of the bed (160) relative to a local gravity reference or a goniometer that measures the angle between the horizontal (140) and elevated portions (130) of the bed. The invention reminds the caregiver of the patient at risk for aspiration to maintain or reestablish the elevation of the torso of the patient at risk for aspiration to at least 30 degrees up to 45 degrees above the local horizontal to prevent or reduce the incidence of aspiration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventors: Michael David Johnson, Robert Louis Clark, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8397391
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device, a fitting bra for making measurements for a customized bra. In addition, the method may include first selecting an underwire size, measuring an across cup dimension to provide an across cup measurement, measuring a center distance to provide a center distance measurement, and measuring a back dimension to provide a back measurement. The method may also include selecting a fitting bra based on the selected underwire size. Further a system is contemplated for providing a customized bra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Zyrra LLC
    Inventors: Derek Ohly, Christiana Andersen
  • Patent number: 8387266
    Abstract: A body limb measurement device (10) comprising a track (12), a cart (14), and a laser source (16) fixedly attached to the cart. The cart is capable of linearly moving along the track. The device can further include a vertical support (18) having a pivot (20), and the track can comprise a pivot receiver (22), wherein the pivot receiver (22) is rotatably attached to the pivot (20). The track (12) can include units of length measurement (24) embedded therein. The cart (14) can include a reference point (26) to correspond to the units of length measurement, to track the cart's position on the track (12). A method of measuring a body part (28) comprising the steps of moving the cart (14) along the track (12) to measure the distance between a first edge (32) and a second edge (34) of the body part (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Medical Minds LLC
    Inventor: Patrick E. Eddy
  • Patent number: 8388627
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for aligning two or more longitudinally space parts of a body, such as leg bones, prior to and/or during a surgical procedure using a laser light guide assembly are described. The apparatus may have a saddle for attachment to a specific body part, and comprises a first horizontally rotatable structural member pivotably secured to the saddle or other support means, and a second rotatable structural member aligned vertically and perpendicular to the first structural member. A laser light guide which includes a laser is attached to the second structural member, the laser capable of generating a laser light beam of sufficient strength and intensity to allow for alignment of the body parts prior to and during a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Vinod K. Panchbhavi
  • Patent number: 8381410
    Abstract: A breast implant selector system including a breast width selector for selecting breast width input information, a breast tissue type selector for selecting breast tissue type input information in response to breast width input information selected with the breast width selector, and an implant size selector for selecting implant size input information in response to the breast tissue type input information selected with the breast tissue type selector. A result indicator provides a result characterizing at least one suggested breast implant as a function of the input breast width, breast tissue type, and implant size input information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Adams, Jr., Bradley P. Bengston, Steven A. Teitelbaum
  • Patent number: 8382681
    Abstract: An arrangement comprises a housing containing one or more components configured for at least one of body fluid sampling and analysis. The arrangement includes a housing containing one or more components configured for at least one of body fluid sampling and analysis, and a body attachment element. The housing and the body attachment element are connected by a quick-release mechanism configured to facilitate removal of the housing from the body attachment element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Raul Escutia, Craig M. Litherland, Jeffrey L. Emery, James W. Pfeiffer, Christo P. Pamichev
  • Patent number: 8366640
    Abstract: A device for measuring a length of a cervix includes an elongate measurement member, a hollow member, a flange, a handle, and a locking mechanism. The elongate measurement member extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a measurement scale thereon. The hollow member is coaxial with and disposed over the elongate measurement member. The flange is offset from the longitudinal axis and attached to a distal end of the hollow member. The handle is attached to a proximal end of the measurement member. The locking mechanism is configured, when locked, to fix the hollow member relative to the measurement member and, when unlocked to allow the hollow member to slide along the measurement member and rotate about the longitudinal axis so as to place the flange in a desired position without moving the measurement scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: CerviLenz Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Bauer, Dean R. Koch, Paul E. McCreadie, Michael Glenn Ross, Craig B. Berky
  • Patent number: 8365421
    Abstract: A point-to-point measurement tool performs the measurement of the distance between the outside surfaces of the shoulders across the back of an individual, which is associated with tailoring custom clothing and utilized to determine both the top-of-sleeve points and used to assist in determining the sleeve length measurements in tailoring custom clothing. Various embodiment of the point-to-point measurement tool can be folded, collapsed, or broken down to enable increased portability and ease of storage of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Drew Thomas Jones
  • Patent number: 8357145
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for implanting medical devices. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a flexible base member that can be flexed manually to conform to a contour of an anatomy, the base member including a radioscopic indicium that has a characteristic such that, under radioscopic imaging, passage of a skin-penetrating electromagnetic radiation is hindered to an extent that is distinguishable from a hindrance of the electromagnetic radiation by another portion of the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Schleicher, Rafael Carbunaru, Kristen N. Jaax, Todd K. Whitehurst
  • Patent number: 8341850
    Abstract: A device for measuring anatomic angles with two arms and a fastener for securing them together at one end providing a pivot. One arm has degree markings around the pivot and the other has a marker to indicate the angle between the two. One or both arms have a method for extending and contracting their length. The device is sufficiently small and light to allow ease of portability in a clothing pocket. In a preferred embodiment the arms are made of thin, clear, light plastic to allow ease of portability as well as inexpensive manufacture. In another preferred embodiment the arms are made of metal, or other heat-resistant material, to allow autoclave sterilization for use during surgery. In a further preferred embodiment the method to allow extension and contraction of one or both arms is by affixing thin, tubular, telescoping metal sleeves to one or both arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Alan Craig Merchant
  • Patent number: 8342045
    Abstract: A method of recording data relating to the posture of a subject and assessing the data so as to categorize said data into activities, including sitting, walking and standing. The method comprises sensing the movement of the thigh by use of a single sensor; recording the movement of the thigh; and processing the data so as to classify the data into discrete ones of said activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: University of Strathclyde
    Inventors: Douglas James Maxwell, Malcolm Howard Granat, Joseph Cyril Barbenel
  • Patent number: 8328816
    Abstract: A femoral gauge for sizing a femoral head implant and locating osteophytes or structural abnormalities comprising a gauge portion, the gauge portion having a concave gauge surface and an opposing back surface, the gauge surface defined by a pair of opposing lengthwise sides and a pair of widthwise sides, the gauge surface having a substantially spherical contour, the spherical contour sized for selection of a correspondingly sized femoral head implant, and a handle portion extending from the gauge portion, the handle portion positioned and configured for use in positioning the gauge surface. A plurality of different sized gauges can be provided. Areas of potential infringement can be located by rotating the femoral gauge around the juncture of the natural or implant femoral head and the natural femoral neck. Areas of impingement are removed until the femoral gauge can be rotated around the juncture without lifting off of the femoral head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul E. Beaulé
  • Patent number: 8326411
    Abstract: A trunk width measuring unit including a first contact portion attached movably in the vertical direction relative to a unit main body, the first contact portion to be brought into contact with an upper surface of a trunk of a subject, second and third contact portions attached movably in the horizontal direction relative to the unit main body, a vertical width detection encoder for detecting a lowering distance of the first contact portion from an original position on the upper side of the trunk of the user to a contact point with the upper surface of the trunk, and a horizontal width detection encoder attached movably in the horizontal direction relative to the unit main body by the same distance as a moving distance of the second contact portion, the horizontal width detection encoder detecting a moving distance of the third contact portion relative to the second contact portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiromichi Karo, Takehiro Hamaguchi, Tomoya Ijiri, Yasuaki Murakawa, Shojiro Oku
  • Patent number: 8317522
    Abstract: A hand held device (10) for measuring automatically the Hormonal Quotient and correlated hormonal status of an individual, providing a measure of index finger for ring finger. The device (10) includes a base (30) upon which a concentrically arranged disc (40) is rotatable mounted by a central fastener (11). The base (30) carries a ruler face (32), a first finger-length logarithm scale (36), a Hormonal Quotient logarithm scale (38) and an arrow indicator of the gonadal hormone exposure index (39). The disc (40) carries a second finger-length logarithm scale (42) and the Hormonal Quotient arrow (44). When scales (42) and (36) are properly aligned the Hormonal Quotient arrow (44) inserts automatically into the resulting Hormonal Quotient in the Hormonal Quotient scale (38) and the correlated gonadal hormone exposure (39).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventors: Diana Derval, Johan Bremer
  • Patent number: 8307560
    Abstract: A revolutionary, new sizing and fitting system for jeans is based on the concept of shape, not size. This sizing and fitting system is organized around some basic body shapes categories: e.g., slight curve (straighter figure, flatter fanny), demi curve (evenly proportioned hip and seat) and bold curve (smaller waist, larger seat). To use the system, the consumer finds their shape using a shape measuring tool. The shape measuring tool calculates a shape category based on a differential of two measurements in the seat area. With this shape category information, the consumer can easily locate a pair of form-fitting jeans. The sizing and fitting system is also applicable to pants, shorts, skirts, and other clothing where form fit is desirable in the seat and hip area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Levi Strauss & Co.
    Inventor: Kris Tulin
  • Publication number: 20120277745
    Abstract: A positioning guide for ankle arthrodesis according to some embodiments of the present invention includes a clamping device configured to be fixedly held to the foot, the clamping device defining an implantation axis, an alignment device configured to be removably coupled with the clamping device, the alignment device having first and second angle indicators, wherein, when the alignment device is coupled to the clamping device, the first angle indicator is configured to visually indicate a substantial alignment of implantation axis with tibial when the first angle indicator is aligned with the tibial axis and the foot is placed in a first position, and the second angle indicator is configured to visually indicate an arthrodesis angle formed between implantation axis and tibial axis when the second angle indicator is aligned with the tibial axis and the foot is placed in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventor: Emmanuel LIZEE
  • Patent number: 8290739
    Abstract: A method for determining a mobility of an object includes the steps of measuring at least a portion of a shape of an object under an initial increment of a weight load of a plurality of increments of a total weight load using a device and measuring at least a portion of the shape of the object under a next increment of a total weight load of a plurality of increments of a weight load using the device. Repeating the measurements until a total weight load is achieved and comparing the measurements from the device under the plurality of incremental weight loads, thereby determining a mobility of at least the portion of said object under the plurality of increments of weight loads. The method further includes adjusting the elevation and angular orientation of a support surface for the object to achieve further measurements and a device for obtaining such measurements. The method further includes comparing the mobility of a present object to a normal-object to determine a deviation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Amfit, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Tadin, Arjen Sundman
  • Patent number: 8276288
    Abstract: A pillow measurement device and a method of using it are provided. Certain embodiments of the device include a first leg, a second leg, a first movable portion slidably affixed to the second leg, a means for affixing the first movable portion to the second leg, and a second movable portion. One or more of these components may have measurement indicia imprinted on them. The device can be used to measure various anatomical parts of a person, such as head width, neck width, shoulder width, cervical length and cervical depth. Measurements taken using the device may be used to custom build a pillow for a person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Chang Jun Yu
  • Publication number: 20120198715
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a characteristic of a body part, such as an infant's head, includes a flexible substrate, a plurality of sensing elements provided along the substrate, and an electronic system. Each of the sensing elements (i) has a component wherein an electrical characteristic of the component changes predictably in response to the component being bent, and (ii) provides a signal that is indicative of the current value of the electrical characteristic. The electronic system is structured to receive the signal of each sensing element and determine a measure of a degree of curvature of the sensing element based on the received signal. The electronic system is also structured to determine, based one or more of the measures, a representation of a curvature of a segment, such as a loop, defined by a selected one or more of the sensing elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventor: Jason Paul Eaton
  • Patent number: 8231555
    Abstract: Posture-responsive therapy is delivered by the medical system based on posture state input from only one of multiple posture sensors at any given time. An example implantable medical system includes a first posture sensor and a second sensor. A processor controls therapy delivery to the patient based on at least one of a patient posture state or a patient activity level determined based on input from only one of the first or second posture sensors. In some examples, one of multiple posture sensors of an implantable posture-responsive medical system is used to automatically reorient another posture sensor (of the system), which has become disoriented. The disoriented posture sensor may be automatically reoriented for one or more posture states at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis M. Skelton, Jon P. Davis, Keith A. Miesel, Timothy J. Denison