Patents Issued in March 15, 2016
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Patent number: 9283078Abstract: Methods are provided for generating intraluminal prosthetic implants designed to fit onto specific anatomical locations within regions which are stable in terms of their motion in time.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Materialise N.V.Inventors: Toon Roels, Peter Verschueren
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Patent number: 9283079Abstract: This invention related to a method of forming a polymer component and comprises blending polymer particles with antioxidant to form a mixture in which the antioxidant coats the polymer particles, irradiating the polymer particles to cross-link the polymer particles therein and forming the irradiated mixture into a consolidated component. The invention also relates to a method of forming an articular surface for a prosthesis and a prosthesis having a polymer articular bearing surface wherein at least one predetermined portion of the bearing surface is provided with cross-linked polymer bonds.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventor: Derek James Wallace McMinn
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Patent number: 9283080Abstract: A hip implant has a neck body that connects to a bone fixation body. The bone fixation body has a porous structure with an elongated shape. An internal cavity is formed in the bone fixation body and includes a substance to stimulate bone growth.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventor: Philip Scott Lyren
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Patent number: 9283081Abstract: A joint prosthesis has a bending hinge, which is formed by a hinge fork and an axle pin, which comprises two axle stubs, which are arranged in an installation position for insertion, in which installation position the axle stubs are retracted in a coupling piece, and in an expanded position after implantation by movement in the axial direction into aligned hinge holes of the hinge fork, wherein the axle pin has two bearing areas at the ends of the axle pin and a joining area lying therebetween, and the axle pin is separated in the joining area along a plane extending in the axial direction, which plane intersects with the jacket of the axle pin at two points.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Carolin Bartels, Klaus Dmuschewsky, Marco Iredi
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Patent number: 9283082Abstract: A tibial prosthesis has a bearing component configured for an anterior-medial insertion, which advantageously avoids the extensor mechanism of the knee. A tibial tray may include a banana-shaped boss that corresponds to a notch formed in the bearing component. After the bearing component is inserted along the anterior-medial path, the boss is received within the notch by rotating the bearing component with respect to the tibial tray. This rotation seats the bearing component upon the tibial tray in the manner of a fixed-bearing prosthesis. Alternatively, the boss and notch may define angled central axes which allow straight anterior-medial insertion of the bearing component and locking engagement to the tibial tray.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Adam H. Sanford, Brian D. Byrd, Ramesh Annayappa, Jeffery A. VanDiepenbos
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Patent number: 9283083Abstract: An implant assembly and associated method for selectively performing reverse and traditional arthroplasty for a shoulder joint that includes a humerus and a glenoid. The implant assembly may include a head, a cup, a humeral stem and an adaptor. The method includes inserting the humeral stem to the humerus and connecting a male taper of the adaptor to a female taper of the head. For reverse arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the glenoid and the cup to the stem. For traditional arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the humeral stem and the cup to the glenoid. The method also includes articulating the head with the cup.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2011Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Brian K. Berelsman, Bryce A. Isch, John M. McDaniel, Nicholas J. Katrana
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Patent number: 9283084Abstract: The invention is directed to a fusion cage designed for lateral placement. The cage is roughly rectangular in shape and hollow on the inside to accommodate bone graft material. Staples can be incorporated into the fusion cage to assist in securing the cage in position in the spine. A rod can be attached to the staples to assist in positioning the staples. A cable can be attached to the rod to assist in positioning the cage and to assist in positioning the spine. A lateral plate can be used with the cage to further assist in maintaining the cage and the spine in the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventor: Thomas E. O'Hara
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Patent number: 9283085Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an intervertebral disc prosthesis for partially or totally replacing an organic intervertebral disc. The disc prosthesis includes an interbody device, a face plate and a pair of locking mechanisms for achieving dual fixation in the cephalad and caudal direction. Methods according to the present disclosure achieve such dual fixation in a single fixation step.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Greenberg, James Klein
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Patent number: 9283086Abstract: A corpectomy cage is provided with upper and lower telescoping members which move axially between extended and retracted positions. A fixed length sleeve fits over the telescoping members. The sleeve is load bearing to support axial loads on the cage from vertebral bodies. The sleeve also prevents the telescoping members from retracting and encloses an internal cavity within the cage for packing bone fusion material.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventor: Robert Alex Hirschl
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Patent number: 9283087Abstract: An intervertebral prosthesis includes: a body; a first aperture extending from within the body and opening; a first anchoring element disposed within the first aperture and including a shaft having proximal and distal ends, where the proximal end of the first anchoring element includes a first portion of a first articulation mechanism; and a drive mechanism having: (i) a threaded shaft defining a longitudinal axis thereof and a head at a proximal end of the threaded shaft, (ii) a translator element having a threaded bore in threaded engagement with the threaded shaft, and a coupling element having a corresponding second portion of the first articulation mechanism, where the first and second portions of the first articulation mechanism engage one another such that the first anchoring element articulates relative to the a translator element.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Amicus Design Group, LLCInventors: Randall F. Lee, Daniel S. Savage, Alan W. Rorke, Richard D. Guyer, Jack E. Zigler
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Patent number: 9283088Abstract: An artificial intervertebral disc for implantation between two adjacent vertebrae includes superior and inferior shells connected in a ball and socket arrangement. The inferior shell preferably incorporating a convex portion that cooperates with a concave portion on the superior shell. A resilient nucleus is provided within an enclosure defined by the opposing inner surfaces of the shells and biases the shells against each other. The ball portion can be provided in either fixed or slidable arrangement. The artificial disc of the invention includes various resistance means for restricting and limiting the range of rotational and translational motion between the shells.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Kinetic Spine Technologies, Inc.Inventors: R. John Hurlbert, Stephan J. Duplessis, Lali Sekhon
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Patent number: 9283089Abstract: An expandable implant device for implantation at a surgical site is provided. The implant device is made of cortical bone and includes a top and bottom piece, both pieces configured to couple with each other. The top piece has superior and inferior surfaces, and at least a tapered leading end configured to distract open an intervertebral disc space so that the top piece can be slidably inserted over the bottom piece until a desired overlap is achieved. A composite interbody bone implant device is also provided including a body skeleton having a non-bone composition, such as a polymer, formed into a shape and including one or more cavities which can be filled with other material, for example, allograft material. A method of placing an expandable device into a disc space is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: William F. McKay
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Patent number: 9283090Abstract: A spinal construct includes a first member including a surface that defines a first cavity and a second cavity. The first member is configured to engage a first vertebral surface. A second member includes a surface that defines a first cavity and a second cavity. The second member is configured to engage a second vertebral surface. The members are spaced and the first cavities are disposed in substantial alignment such that at least one first rod is disposed in the first cavities and the second cavities are disposed in substantial alignment such that a plurality of second rods are disposed in the second cavities and spaced via at least one spacer disposed between the second rods within at least one of the second cavities. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Roy K. Lim, Matthew M. Morrison, William R. Sears
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Patent number: 9283091Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an outer surface that defines an oblique surface. A wall is connectable with the implant body and translatable relative to the oblique surface. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Thomas E. Drochner, Richard A. Hynes, James P Duncan
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Patent number: 9283092Abstract: A laterally deflectable asymmetric implant for implanting into a body may comprise a deflectable piece having distal and proximal ends and assuming a straightened insertion state. The backbone may abut or interconnect with said deflectable piece at the distal end of the deflectable piece. In a fully deflected state the implant may define an asymmetric shape, e.g. a D-shaped loop, defining an at least partially enclosed volume. The deflectable piece may comprise a sequence of segments interconnected at effective hinges. Longitudinal pressure applied to the proximal end of the deflectable piece (or applied to the backbone in an opposite direction) may cause relative longitudinal movement between the backbone and the proximal end of the deflectable piece and may generate outward horizontal movement of the deflectable piece away from the backbone. In one embodiment, the implant is implanted using lateral access into an anterior zone of a vertebra and deployed posteriorly.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: NLT SPINE LTD.Inventors: Tzony Siegal, Oded Loebl, Didier Toubia
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Patent number: 9283093Abstract: An adjustable socket system, method, and kit for use with prosthetic devices or orthotic, orthopedic, or exoskeletal support devices that includes a paddle and a compressing device coupled to the paddle. The paddle is chosen from a plurality of paddles of different shapes in such a way that the paddle inner surface is substantially coextensive with a soft tissue area overlying skeletal structures. The compressing device presses the paddle against the soft tissue area in order to minimize the motion of the paddle relative to the underlying skeletal structures without causing discomfort to the user or compressing areas not in contact with the paddle, allowing compressed tissue to flow into uncompressed areas. The system, method, and kit can include an external tool, sensors, actuators, and controllers, to assist fitting and for adjustment after fitting. A stabilizer can be added to resist the bending force on the paddle.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventor: Randall D. Alley
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Patent number: 9283094Abstract: Methods for preparing a polymer-based stent assembly comprising an inflatable balloon catheter and a polymer-based stent resistant to relaxation-related negative recoil are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Arterial Remodelling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Antoine LaFont, Serge Piranda, Patrick Sabaria, Tahmer Sharkawi, Michel Vert
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Patent number: 9283095Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for magnetized stent having growth-promoting properties. A stent assembly comprising a tubular elongated body having a magnetized region and a tissue nidus area is inserted beneath the orifice of a vascular aneurysm. The magnetic region can serve to attract and position both residual red blood cells and magnetically nano-ireated growth-promoting cells to the orifice area of the aneurysm. The outer circumference of the tubular elongated body can act as a floor or scaffold for regenerated smooth vascular muscle cells. In embodiments, the tissue nidus area can be provided on the exterior stent, while the magnetized region is provided on the interior stent, of a stent-in-stent structure. In embodiments, the exterior stent is made of biodegradable material which gradually dissolves or dissipates in situ.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.Inventor: Teodoro Aclan Tigno, Jr.
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Patent number: 9283096Abstract: Technologies are generally provided for a vascular reinforcement device for preventing compression of a blood vessel in the presence of applied external forces applied which may occur due to pregnancy and obesity. The vascular reinforcement device may include a first portion configured to be positioned over the aorta and a second portion coupled perpendicularly with the first portion, the second portion configured to be positioned over the left renal vein for preventing the left renal vein from being compressed against the rigid aorta. A reinforcement structure may be embedded into the second portion for providing further protection from compression of the vein passing through the second portion. The vascular reinforcement device may be configured in an initial reduced profile position for delivery to the abdominal area via a delivery tube, and may be deployed into an expanded position over the aorta and the left renal vein.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: John Mathew Adams, Daniel Hawkins
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Patent number: 9283097Abstract: Methods of controlling the degradation profile of a biodegradable stent scaffolding are disclosed. A bioabsorbable scaffold having a plurality of particles incorporated into the scaffolding that accelerate the absorption of the scaffolding after an induction time during degradation is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Yunbing Wang, James Oberhauser
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Patent number: 9283098Abstract: Endoprosthesis assemblies and methods for using the same. In at least one embodiment, the endoprosthesis assembly comprises an endoprosthesis comprising an impermeable inner wall defining an endoprosthesis lumen sized and shaped to permit fluid to flow therethrough, a distal balloon positioned at or near a distal end of the endoprosthesis and capable of inflation to anchor the distal end of the endoprosthesis within a luminal organ, and a proximal balloon positioned at or near a proximal end of the endoprosthesis and capable of inflation to anchor the proximal end of the endoprosthesis within the luminal organ, wherein when the endoprosthesis assembly is positioned within the luminal organ at or near an aneurysm sac, inflation of the distal balloon and the proximal balloon effectively isolates the aneurysm sac and prevents fluid within the aneurysm sac from flowing past the distal balloon and the proximal balloon.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 9283099Abstract: Medical assemblies with a releasable connection and methods of constructing such medical assemblies are disclosed. The medical assemblies generally comprise a stent, a catheter assembly having catheter body a balloon, and a releasable connection between the stent and the catheter assembly that releases the stent from the catheter assembly in response to enlargement of the balloon or when the balloon has been enlarged to an expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David C. Gale, Klaus Kleine, Anthony J. Abbate, Svava Maria Atladottir, Bin Huang
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Patent number: 9283100Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a balloon. The balloon is formed with between 6 and 15 pleats to provide a uniform expansion of the scaffold when the balloon is inflated. Also provided are methods for crimping a scaffold to a multi-pleated balloon and methods for making a multi-pleated balloon.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Manish Gada
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Patent number: 9283101Abstract: Catheter including a pressure chamber defined by proximal and distal seals and inner and outer tubular members. An actuator member, moveable between first and second positions, is disposed within the pressure chamber. Fluid introduced into the pressure chamber applies a force on the actuator member to move the actuator member toward the second position. A lock mechanism, disposed between inner and outer tubular members, includes a latch having an engaged condition preventing movement of the outer tubular member relative the inner member and a disengaged condition allowing movement the outer member. The latch is shifted to the disengaged condition when the actuator member is moved to the second position. With the actuator member in the second position and the latch in the disengaged condition, fluid introduced through the fluid flow port and into the pressure chamber applies a force on the proximal seal to urge the outer tubular member proximally.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Daniel H. Shumer, Michael L. Green, Patrick C Saxton
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Patent number: 9283102Abstract: According to features of the present disclosure, a gastric space filler device and methods effective for reducing stomach volume are disclosed. A gastric space filler comprising at least one inflatable space filler and a sleeve to prevent leakage out of the gastric space filler device is disclosed. The gastric space filler device may be inflated with an insufflation fluid and with mineral oil, which further has the effect of reducing leakage. Delivery systems and methods for inserting a gastric space filler device into a patient are also disclosed. Sheaths and methods for covering a gastric space filler device during delivery into a patient are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: ReShape Medical, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Alexander Sosnowski, Tyler John Holschlag, Daniel Eugene Kincade
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Patent number: 9283103Abstract: The magnetorheological (MAR) medical brace includes a flexible outer shell that fits around the anatomical area to be braced and a plurality of adjustable straps for securing the shell onto the anatomical area. The shell encases a MAR pack filled with magnetorheological fluid or gel. A plurality of magnets is attached to or encased in the shell to provide magnetic field acting on the MAR pack. The interaction of the magnetic field with the MAR pack adjustably increases or decreases the stiffness of the shell depending on the strength of the magnetic field. A control mechanism is provided for selective adjustment of the magnetic field and other functions.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventors: Clifford T. Solomon, Theodore C. Solomon
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Patent number: 9283104Abstract: A foot brace is configured to be worn beneath a patient's ankle while meeting therapeutic goals of the patient. The foot brace includes a supportive shell made to a model of a patient's foot and possessing a medial counter, a lateral counter and an Achilles groove, which are formed to place pressure on sides of a patient's foot to meet the therapeutic goals of the patient. The shell is attached to a lining, a portion of which is mechanically coupled to a midfoot instep closure. The midfoot instep closure can place pressure on the foot of a patient to meet the therapeutic goals of a patient. The shell is attached to a rearfoot extrinsic post. The heel post pressure on the heel of a patient to meet the therapeutic goals of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventors: Jason Burke Wilson, Jeremy J. Janisse, Sean Eric Wilson, Dennis Jay Janisse, Erick Joseph Janisse
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Patent number: 9283105Abstract: A belt comprising an elastic band having a central portion and two end portions, wherein a cushion is fastened on the inner surface of the central portion of the band, centered relative to the transverse median axis. The cushion is in the shape of a V whereby the tip is oriented downward when the belt is worn, and has two flanges connected by a joining area. The cushion is designed and positioned so that, when the belt is worn, the free end portion of each flange bears on the corresponding iliac crest of the person, and the joining area is in contact with the area comprising the upper portion of the sacrum and the lower portion of the lumbar vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: GIBAUDInventors: Gérard Anglada, Thomas Beckers
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Patent number: 9283106Abstract: A breathing system is provided which enhances the ability of a user to breathe through the user's nasal passageways. The breathing system generally includes a bridge member and a pair of nasal appliques which are attachable to the lateral portions of the user's nose. The bridge member is positionable adjacent the appliques to activate the system and impart a dilating force onto the user's nose. The system may be deactivated by removing the bridge member from the appliques, and thereby removing the dilating force from the user's nose.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventor: James D. Castillo
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Patent number: 9283107Abstract: A pump to produce or improve human penis erection includes a substantially tubular inner assembly having a rimmed annular edge suited to accommodate an erect human penis, a translating assembly sliding along the inner assembly having an end shaped like a dome with an opening or circular seat suited to accommodate a valve and a lid, a bellows having two annular edges suited to be connected and joined respectively with the rimmed annular edge of the inner assembly, where the valve has a first substantially disk-shaped part, the center of which has a second substantially linear part perpendicular to the disk-shaped part, and where the lid includes a circular element having an elongated hole or slot in a radial direction, through which the second linear part of the valve is housed and protrudes, as well as one or more additional through holes.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventor: Dario Vettorazzo
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Patent number: 9283108Abstract: Apparatus for sterilization of a female mammal comprising at least one separation member for separation of a fallopian tube from a uterine cavity of the female mammal, a circulation assembly which is operatively connected to said at least one separation member, and at least one sterilization lumen which is operatively connected to said circulation assembly and debouching at a distal side of said at least one separation member, said at least one sterilization lumen being adapted for injection in use of a tissue necrotizing fluid capable of necrotizing a lining of at least a part of said fallopian tube, wherein said circulation assembly is adapted to circulate said tissue necrotizing fluid within said sterilization lumen and said fallopian tube. The apparatus allows quick, simple, safe and reliable sterilization.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventor: Hans I. Wallsten
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Patent number: 9283109Abstract: A thermal therapy device (100) comprises a tissue-interacting device (400) which is designed to target one or more significant areas of the therapy-receiving person's body by concentrating the passage of the therapy-providing fluid in these areas. The thermal therapy device (400) can comprise a head pad, eye pads, a knee pad, an ankle/foot pad, an elbow pad, or a neck/shoulder pad.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Innovative Medical Equipment, LLCInventors: Bahman Guyuron, Jamie Horvath, Paul Tamulewicz
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Patent number: 9283110Abstract: A catheter has an inner sleeve through which refrigerant circulates to and from a source of refrigerant. The catheter also has an outer sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve, including a distal end thereof. The outer sleeve is filled with a frozen biocompatible substance. The refrigerant is separated from the biocompatible substance by one or more walls of the inner sleeve such that the refrigerant is isolated from a patient in whom the catheter is positioned by both the inner sleeve and the frozen biocompatible substance. The refrigerant circulates through the catheter when the catheter is positioned in the patient to maintain the biocompatible substance frozen as heat is transferred from the patient to the biocompatible substance.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Alex L. Lim, Venkata Vishnu Gurukula, Jeremy T. Dabrowiak, Richard A. Helkowski
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Patent number: 9283111Abstract: An in-ear stimulation device for administering caloric stimulation to the ear canal of a subject includes (a) first and second earpieces configured to be insertable into the ear canals of the subject; (b) at least first and second thermoelectric devices thermally coupled to respective ones of the first and second earpieces; (c) a first heat sink thermally coupled to the first thermoelectric device opposite the first earpiece and a second heat sink thermally coupled to the second thermoelectric device opposite the second earpiece; and (d) a controller comprising a waveform generator in communication with the first and second thermoelectric devices, the waveform generator configured to generate a first control signal to control a first caloric output to the first thermoelectric device and a second control signal to control a second caloric output to the second caloric device.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Scion NeuroStim, LLCInventors: Lesco L. Rogers, Lanty L. Smith, Robert D. Black
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Patent number: 9283112Abstract: A catheter has an inner sleeve through which refrigerant circulates to and from a source of refrigerant. The catheter also has an outer sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve, including a distal end thereof. The outer sleeve is filled with a frozen biocompatible substance. The refrigerant is separated from the biocompatible substance by one or more walls of the inner sleeve such that the refrigerant is isolated from a patient in whom the catheter is positioned by both the inner sleeve and the frozen biocompatible substance. The refrigerant circulates through the catheter when the catheter is positioned in the patient to maintain the biocompatible substance frozen as heat is transferred from the patient to the biocompatible substance.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Alex L. Lim, Venkata Vishnu Gurukula, Jeremy T. Dabrowiak, Richard A. Helkowski
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Patent number: 9283113Abstract: A surgical hand piece comprises a generally cylindrical horn with a flange on one end. The flange has a central hub and first and second protruding sections. First and second polarized piezoelectric crystals are held against the flange such that rotative or torsional motion is induced in the horn.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: James Chon, John Zhongyu Yan
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Patent number: 9283114Abstract: An intraocular device for implantation in an eye of a patient is provided. The intraocular device includes an inlet tube, an outlet tube, and a microfluidic chamber. The microfluidic chamber includes a chamber inlet coupled to the inlet tube, a chamber outlet coupled to the outlet tube, and one or more fluidic barriers. Each fluidic barrier is configured such that, as a fluid is injected into the microfluidic chamber, a front of the fluid coincides with the fluidic barrier before any of the fluid passes beyond the fluidic barrier. Associated methods are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Andrew David Johnson, Nicholas Max Gunn
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Patent number: 9283115Abstract: Described herein is an IOP control system for implantation in an eye of a patient, comprising a drainage device and a control device. The drainage system includes a housing including an inlet port and an outlet port, a fluid flow passageway extending from the inlet port to the outlet port to allow the flow of fluid therethrough, and at least one valve disposed within the housing. The at least one valve includes a first side and an opposing second side, and is configured to affect flow through the fluid flow passageway from the inlet port to the outlet port by moving in response to pressure differentials acting on the opposing sides. The control device comprises an actuator including an activated mode and a deactivated mode, and the actuator in the activated mode is configured to selectively adjust flow through the drainage device in response to changes in intraocular pressure.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Casey Jean Lind, Cesario Pereira Dos Santos
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Patent number: 9283116Abstract: An intraocular shunt deployment device can release an intraocular shunt into an eye using a deployment mechanism that coordinates action between a pusher component, a shaft component, and a housing of the device. The deployment mechanism causes axial movement of the components in response to a rotational input force.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: AqueSys, Inc.Inventors: Laszlo O. Romoda, Christopher Horvath
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Patent number: 9283117Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for an eye marker device that includes a handle having an interior cavity, a marking means coupled to the handle, and a rotational scale for providing a visual representation of the angle of the marking means relative to a predetermined origination point.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: MINDSKID LABS, LLCInventor: Alan Wesley Brown
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Patent number: 9283118Abstract: A dressing may be suitable for use with systems and methods for treating a tissue site. Embodiments of the dressing may include a base layer, an adhesive, a sealing member, a first wicking layer, a second wicking layer, and an absorbent layer. The base layer may have a plurality of apertures and may be adapted to cover the tissue site. The adhesive may be positioned between the sealing member and the base layer such that the sealing member and the base layer define an enclosure. The first and the second wicking layer may each be disposed in the enclosure with the absorbent layer positioned between the first and the second wicking layer. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Richard Daniel John Coulthard
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Patent number: 9283119Abstract: An absorbent sheet manufacturing apparatus has a cylinder part having a plurality of concave portions arranged in a circumferential direction, a particle filling part which is located above the cylinder part and which stores particles of high-absorbent resin, to sequentially fill the plurality of concave portions with particles by a particle filling opening in its lower end, and a communication part which is located adjacent to the particle filling opening. A concave portion facing a posterior edge of the particle filling opening is brought into communication with external space through the communication part. Therefore, when particles are filled into the concave portion from the particle filling part, air in the concave portion is forced out by particles entering the concave portion and is easily discharged to the external space through the communication part. As a result, it is possible to increase a density of particles filled in the concave portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: LIVEDO CORPORATIONInventor: Kazuya Maruhata
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Patent number: 9283120Abstract: A system and method applies a plurality of stretched elastic strands onto a substrate such as along a predetermined non-linear path, to form a leg gather of a disposable absorbent personal hygiene product. The system includes an adhesive dispensing module for individually applying adhesive to the elastic strands. A heated strand guide located downstream of the dispensing module includes guide openings for the respective elastic strands. A drive mechanism coupled to the strand guide actuates movement of the strand guide in a direction transverse to the movement direction of the substrate, thereby causing the elastic strands to be applied to the substrate along the predetermined non-linear path.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: NORDSON CORPORATIONInventor: Wesley C. Fort
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Patent number: 9283121Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a transfer assembly for transferring discrete articles from or to a moving carrier member. The transfer assembly comprises a frame defining a rotation axis. The frame comprises a track having a circumferential shape surrounding the rotation axis. The transfer assembly comprises transfer members movably engaged with the track, each having a transfer surface. The transfer assembly comprises a wheel engaged with the frame and configured to rotate about the rotation axis. The wheel is engaged with the transfer members. As the wheel rotates about the rotation axis, the transfer members circumnavigate about a path about the rotation axis in correspondence with the track. The shape of the track causes the transfer surfaces to move radially relative to the rotation axis while the transfer surfaces are maintained a substantially constant distance away from the moving carrier member at the point of discrete article transfer.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Uwe Schneider
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Patent number: 9283122Abstract: A tampon applicator includes an outer cylinder having an absorbent; an inner cylinder configured to push the absorbent into the outer cylinder; and a flange part extending outward in a radial direction from an outer peripheral surface of a grip cylinder part of the outer cylinder. The flange part is provided with a flange identifying unit including at least one of an identifying display portion; an identifying friction portion; or an identifying shape portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: UNICHARM CORPORATIONInventors: Kenta Taniguchi, Yukihiro Ito, Kouichi Yamaki
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Patent number: 9283123Abstract: A system for monitoring incontinence in one or more subjects comprises display means; input means operable by a user; one or more transmitters, each transmitter being associated with one or more subjects being monitored; the one or more transmitters being configured to transmit signals containing continence-related data for the one or more subjects, wherein the continence-related data has been obtained over time from a continence sensor associated with an absorbent article worn by each respective subject; a receiver unit configured to receive signals from the one or more transmitters; and processing means in communication with at least the receiver unit, the processing means including a display processor configured to process the received signals and communicate display information to the display means for display of a visual representation of continence-related information derived from continence sensors in the absorbent articles worn by the one or more subjects being monitored.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Fred Bergman Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Philippa Mary Lewis, Karen Maree Carey, Alan Michael Cottenden, David Albert Barda, Peter Curran, Don Black
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Patent number: 9283124Abstract: In a wearing article including front and rear waist panels and a crotch panel, a pair of leg sheets including backing sheets and leg elastics attached under tension between two layers of the respectively doubled up backing sheets extends along lateral edge portions of the crotch panel, and distal end portions of the leg sheets are attached to respective skin-facing surfaces of the front and rear waist panels through first and second joint regions. In this way, the pair of leg sheets has an elastically contractible region between the first and second joint regions and elastically relaxed regions in end portions located outboard of the first and second joint regions in a longitudinal direction, and the elastically relaxed regions are formed on surfaces thereof with gathers.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: UNICHARM CORPORATIONInventors: Tatsuya Hashimoto, Tetsuo Okubo
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Patent number: 9283125Abstract: In a disposable wearing article, a first waist region is elasticized and formed of an inner sheet and an outer sheet. The non-skin-facing side of the outer sheet is formed substantially over its entire area with a plurality of thermocompression-bonded spots regularly and intermittently arranged at predetermined intervals. The outer sheet has non-thermocompressed regions surrounded by a plurality of thermocompression-bonded spots. A fibrous layer lying at least on the outer surface of said outer sheet is formed of thermal adhesive crimped fibers which are bonded together by thermocompression-bonding treatment in the thermocompression-bonded spots. The outer sheet and the inner sheet are bonded to each other by adhesive applied on at least one of respective opposite surfaces thereof so that the crimped fibers in the non-thermocompressed regions may protrude outward in a thickness direction of the outer sheet as the inner sheet contracts in the direction of the transverse axis Q.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: UNICHARM CORPORATIONInventors: Toshifumi Otsubo, Tatsuya Hashimoto, Mariko Yamashita, Etsuko Kudo
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Patent number: 9283126Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided which includes a disposal aid containing an integrated cleaning wipe and disposal bag for convenient cleanup and disposal of the diaper after use. The disposable diaper generally comprises a diaper body having a waistband section, an upper fastening element, a crotch section, and a lower fastening element. The disposal aid is positioned adjacent to one of the fastening elements and comprises a pouch having a cleaning wipe compartment and a disposal bag compartment. The cleaning wipe compartment contains a cleaning wipe having a pull tab affixed thereto that protrudes from the wipe compartment and facilitates removal of the cleaning wipe. Similarly, the disposal bag compartment contains a disposal bag having a pull tab affixed thereto that protrudes from the bag compartment and facilitates removal of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventor: Mamon Amiri
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Patent number: 9283127Abstract: A feminine hygiene absorbent personal care article includes a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, at least one absorbent core layer positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer and a decolorizing structure positioned along the article side edges, with the decolorizing structure extending laterally beyond the lateral most side edges of the absorbent core layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: SangWook Lee