Abstract: A system for treating a bifurcated vessel that includes a first delivery catheter and a second delivery catheter. The first delivery catheter carries a proximal first stent and a distal second stent. The first delivery catheter also has a first elongate shaft, a proximal first expandable member with the proximal first stent disposed thereover, and a distal second expandable member with the distal second stent disposed thereover. The proximal first expandable member and distal second expandable member are independently expandable of one another. The second delivery catheter carries a third stent. The second delivery catheter also has a second elongate shaft, and a third expandable member with the third stent disposed thereover. The third expandable member is independently expandable of the proximal first expandable member and the distal second expandable member.

Abstract: A method for improving the retention between the surfaces of medical devices. The method includes coating a surface of one medical device such as a stent with a coating that includes a functional group and coating a surface of another medical device such as a balloon with a coating that includes an identical or different functional group. The method further includes interacting the coated surfaces to produce a plurality of bonds between the surfaces, thereby improving retention.

Abstract: A stent delivery device includes a first retaining polymer disposed about and retaining a self-expanding stent at a proximal end portion, a second retaining polymer disposed about and retaining the self-expanding stent at a distal end portion, a first resistance member in thermal communication with the first retaining polymer, and a second resistance member in thermal communication with the second retaining polymer. The second retaining polymer and second resistance member are configured to allow release and expansion of the distal end portion of the self-expanding stent without expansion of the proximal end portion of the self-expanding stent.

Abstract: A stent graft comprises a hollow cylindrical body and a sleeve catheter, wherein the body comprises at least a self-expanding stent and prosthetic material, wherein the body has a circumference in a compressed state which is smaller than a circumference of the body in an expanded state. The sleeve catheter is embodied as a flap-shaped compression element comprising two longitudinal edges, wherein a first longitudinal edge is attached to the body, wherein an extent of the flap-shaped compression element perpendicular to the first longitudinal edge is smaller than the circumference of the body in the expanded state, wherein, for compressing the body, the flap-shaped compression element can be placed around the body and a free second longitudinal edge is detachably fixable to fixation points arranged on the body and/or on the flap-shaped compression element.

Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, locating, tracking, monitoring, deflating, and retrieving the same are provided.

Abstract: A system and method for treating obesity including a first instrument containing a first magnet therein, the first instrument insertable into a stomach of a patient and the first magnet deployable into the stomach of the patient and having a first space. A second instrument contains a second magnet therein, the second instrument insertable into a bowel of a patient and the second magnet deployable into the bowel of the patient and having a second space. A stent is insertable into the first and second spaces to maintain an opening formed between the stomach and bowel.

Abstract: A therapeutic band including an elastic band having an upper portion for engaging across a base of a wearer's index and middle fingers at a front surface of the wearer's hand; a lower portion for engaging across a top portion of a wearer's wrist; and two opposing side portions that extends between the upper portion and the lower portion. The therapeutic band may further include an adjustable bridge portion, wherein when worn the adjustable bridge portion traverses across a palm of the wearer's hand and adjustably connects between the two opposing side portions.

Abstract: A wearable foot sling includes a front end, the front end being comprised of webbing that is sized and configured to fit over the interdigit spaces of the metatarsals of a user; a back end, the back end being sized and configured to receive and secure therein the user's posterior heel; the front end and the back end being joined together; and wherein, once positioned on a user's foot, the sling functions to restrain the longitudinal lengthening of the soft tissues between the user's metatarsals and heel.

Abstract: A nose shaping device is provided. The central portion touches and supports the ridge of the nose snuggly. Each of the two side arm portions extends sideways from the central portion and is configured for touching and applying a predetermined pressing force over the ridge side surface of the nose. Each of the two end portions is disposed at an end of a corresponding side arm portion and touches and supports the base of the ridge of the nose, and the central portion, the two side arm portion, and the two end portions are formed into an integral or monolithic piece. Each of the two connecting portions extends from a corresponding one of the two end portions. Each of the two ear-holding portions is disposed at an end of a corresponding one of the two connecting portions and configured to be held by an ear of a user.

Abstract: A pannus support member is provided. The pannus support member includes a waist band having a first end, a second end, an inner surface and an outer surface. The waist band is securable about an abdomen such that the pannus is contained and lifted by the waist band away from a target area on the abdomen of a patient. The present invention further includes a pair of shoulder straps each having a first end and a second end secured to the waist band. The pair of shoulder straps are adjustable in length, such that the straps apply a lifting force to the waist band to cause the pannus to be maintained in a lifted position away from the target area. A polymer gripping material attached to the inner surface of the waist band to prevent the waist band from slipping out of position during the therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to external urinary catheters for males. More specifically, the invention relates to an external urinary catheter that includes an absorbent material to absorb urinary discharge. The absorbent material can be located in either a distal end of a tubular sheath, or in a receptacle that attached to the distal end of the tubular sheath. The tubular sheath of the external urinary catheter can include a tubular sheath of silicone rubber, wherein the sheath has an inner surface and an outer surface, and a layer of adhesive material directly and non-releasably bonded to the inner surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to heating devices, and methods of treatment using the same, wherein the heating devices comprise (a) a polymer matrix comprising a matrix of: (i) at least one polymer; and (ii) a plurality of electrically conductive particles distributed within the polymer; and (b) two electrodes in electrical communication with the polymer matrix. The heating devices are highly portable and able to control the heating temperatures within precise limits for prolonged times without the use of any external thermostatic control device, using only low voltage batteries.

Abstract: A device for heating or cooling a body part has an elongate treatment cavity for the body part which is open at both ends and a chamber which can be filled with a heating or cooling fluid. In use, the chamber can contact the body part to heat or cool it. The chamber may also be pressed against the body part to apply compression.

Abstract: A cannula ingress system may include a tip stabilization mechanism having a tip stabilization mechanism distal end and a tip stabilization mechanism proximal end, a fixation mechanism, a hypodermic tube having a hypodermic tube distal end and a hypodermic tube proximal end, and a tip having a tip distal end and a tip proximal end. The tip may be disposed within the hypodermic tube wherein the tip distal end extends from the hypodermic tube distal end. The fixation mechanism may be disposed within a fixation mechanism channel of the tip stabilization mechanism. The tip stabilization mechanism may be disposed over the tip and the hypodermic tube distal end.

Abstract: Described here are systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal and for delivering an ocular device or fluid composition therein. The ocular devices may maintain the patency of Schlemm's canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The fluid composition may be a viscoelastic fluid that is delivered into the canal to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor by disrupting the canal and surrounding trabeculocanalicular tissues. Tools for disrupting these tissues and minimally invasive methods for treating medical conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure, including glaucoma, are also described.

Abstract: A device including a gas pressure device providing a variable initial pressure (PA), a fluid container providing a fluid for rinsing an eye, the fluid container being connected to a surgical handpiece to deliver the fluid into the eye at an irrigation pressure (PI) predeterminable by the surgeon. The fluid container is connected to a connecting element on a side which is upper in the operating position, and the fluid container communicates with a gas phase container via a mandrel of the connecting element on a lower side of the gas phase container, and the gas phase container and/or the fluid container exhibit(s) a gas phase and the gas phase communicates with the gas pressure device via the connecting element or a fluid container line, and the irrigation pressure (PI) of the surgical handpiece is adjustable via the variable initial pressure (PA) of the gas pressure device.

Abstract: A needle for use with an ultrasonic handpiece for dissecting and aspirating vitreous tissue includes a cannula having a lumen extending from a port adjacent a cannula distal tip to a cannula proximal end. The cannula port has a cross-sectional area less than a cross-sectional area of the cannula lumen. A hub attached to the cannula proximal end attaches to the ultrasonic handpiece. A needle lumen is formed from the cannula port to a proximal end of the hub. A length of the needle lumen is approximately an odd quarter of a drive frequency wavelength of the ultrasonic handpiece and a cannula length measured from the cannula distal tip to a distal end of the hub is long enough to extend from an incision site across a posterior segment of an eye.

Abstract: Ocular implants, delivery devices and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One method involves inserting an implant on one side of an eye. The implant has an anchor on a distal end portion and an outlet opening that is disposed proximal of the anchor. The implant is advanced across the eye to the other side of the eye. The anchor is inserted into eye tissue on the other side of the eye. A therapeutic agent is eluted using the implant.

Abstract: Systems and processes are described relating to laser-based ophthalmic intervention technologies and, more specifically, to techniques for delivering reproducible amounts of laser energy to create visible and sub-visible lesions on an eye. The subject technology may provide a user with the ability to adjust the amount of energy to be delivered to the eye tissue by selecting a single numerical value. In response, the system may adjust the power and/or duration of the laser treatment beam pulse according to an operating curve determined by the system.

Abstract: An eye patch with a slim profile having a first side and a second side, the first side including a circular concave portion and the second side having a corresponding circular convex portion, the concave and convex portions each fully surrounded by an edge portion, both sides being flexible and made of a non-allergenic, elastomeric material thereby facilitating protection of a user's eye from debris or other foreign material while also allowing the eye patch to be reusable and washable.

Abstract: A wearable article formed of a gelatinous elastomer composition having 100 parts by weight of triblock copolymer of the general configuration poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene) wherein the styrene end block to ethylene and butylene center block ratio is within the range of from between 31:69 to 40:60, from about 300 to about 1,600 parts by weight of a plasticizing oil and having a gel rigidity of about 20 gram to about 700 gram Bloom.

Abstract: Device which indicates wound exudate loading within a wound dressing.

Abstract: A therapeutic compression wrap is provided, comprising: a first front foam panel having inside and outside surfaces and configured to cover a front portion of at least part of a patient's limb; loop closure material stretched over and secured to the outside surface of the first front foam panel; a first back foam panel having inside and outside surfaces and configured to cover a back portion of the at least part of the limb; fabric stretched over and secured to the outside surface of the first back foam panel; and first hook closure material secured to side edges of the inside surface of the back foam panel, the first hook closure material matable with the loop closure material whereby the back foam panel is securable to the front foam panel.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an array of packages may comprise three or more different sizes of disposable absorbent articles. The Product Length-to-Waist Silhouette of a second absorbent article may be equal to or less than a Product Length-to-Waist Silhouette of a first absorbent article. And the Product Length-to-Waist Silhouette of a third absorbent article may be equal to or less than a Product Length-to-Waist Silhouette of a second absorbent article. And, an Array Average Product Length-to-Waist Silhouette of first and second packages of the array may be from about 1.1 to about 0.3. Further, an Array Average Product-Hip-to-Side Silhouette may be from about 1.0 to about 1.

Abstract: The displacement mechanism includes: an urging mechanism that urges an anvil roller toward an ultrasonic horn in such a manner that output surfaces and a welding surface move closer in the normal direction thereof; and a pressed member that has guide surfaces against which the outer surface of the anvil roller, positioned within non-welding areas, are pressed by an urging force of the urging mechanism, the pressed member being fixed to a sheet holding roller in a state where a pressed surface is disposed within the width-direction range of a slit. In response to the movement of the anvil roller from a welding area to the non-welding areas, the guide surfaces of the pressed member guide the anvil roller in a direction in which the output surfaces and the welding surface move away from each other.

Abstract: A prefastened, refastenable pant and methods and apparatus for preparing the same are provided. The pant comprises a chassis having a leading and trailing edge, and first and second lateral edges, wherein the chassis is folded-over along a transverse fold line orthogonal to the first and second lateral edges of the chassis. A pair of first side panels may be attached to the chassis proximal one of the leading and trailing edge of the chassis, each comprising a first fastening component. A pair of second side panels may be attached to the chassis proximal another of the leading and trailing edge of the chassis, each comprising a second fastening component. Each of the pair of first side panels is detachably secured to the chassis and the first fastening components and second fastening components are refastenably engaged between the first and second lateral edges of the chassis.

Abstract: Aspects of methods and apparatuses herein relate to making elastic laminates, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for applying fluids onto elastic material positioned on an advancing substrate. The elastic material may be in various forms, such as for example, elastic strands, ribbons, and/or panels. Particular embodiments of the apparatuses and methods disclosed herein provide for the application of viscous fluids, such as adhesives, in pre-determined patterns to elastic material positioned on an advancing substrate.

Abstract: There is provided a tampon pledget that includes one or more enhanced features that result in the pledget exhibiting increased bypass leakage prevention. These enhanced features may include, but are not limited to, geometry, absorption, and any combinations thereof. There is also provided one or more methods for constructing a tampon pledget having increased bypass leakage protection.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article may include a chassis, an absorbent core, a pair of elastically elongatable ears and a pair of fastening tabs. The elastically elongatable ears and the fastening tabs have a transverse axis. The ears are connected to the chassis such that the transverse axis of the fastening tabs is located in specific portions of the article. The absorbent core is free of cellulosic fibers.

Abstract: An absorbent article or an array of absorbent articles of the present disclosure may have particular Product Length-to-Hip Silhouette(s) and Product Waist-to-Side Silhoutte(s).

Abstract: An absorbent article or an array of absorbent articles of the present disclosure may have particular Product Length-to-Hip Silhouette(s).

Abstract: In one embodiment, an array of packages may comprise two or more different sizes of disposable absorbent articles, including a first size and a second size that is a larger size than the first size. The Product Length-to-Side Silhouette of a second absorbent article may be equal to or greater than a Product Length-to-Side Silhouette of a first absorbent article. And, an Array Average Product Length-to-Side Silhouette of first and second packages of the array may be from about 1.2 to about 1.6. Further, the second size may have a Product Hip-to-Waist Silhouette that is greater than the Product Hip-to-Waist Silhouette of the first size.

Abstract: A fastening member has inboard and outboard ends, a panel region, an end region, and a stiffening element. The panel region is disposed adjacent to the inboard end and has first and second layers. The first and second layers are joined in a face-to-face orientation. The end region is disposed adjacent to the outboard end and has a fastening element zone and an intermediate zone. The intermediate zone is disposed between the fastening element zone and the panel region adjacent an interface between the panel and end regions. The stiffening element is disposed in the end region and has a stiffness of greater than about 200 N/m. A portion of the stiffening element is disposed between the first layer and the second layer and is joined to the first layer and the second layer. The portion is disposed adjacent to the interface between the panel region and the end region.

Abstract: An array of packages comprising two or more different sizes of absorbent articles, the array comprising first, second, and third packages comprising first, second, and third absorbent articles having at least first and second sizes. The first, second, and third articles may have an insert length to rise ratio greater than 60 %. And, the first, second, and third packages may comprise the same brand name and sub-brand name. And, the first, second, and third absorbent articles may have identical or substantially identical chassis.

Abstract: A disposable foil lined top closure sealable hygiene bag consisting of an outer and inner layer with an interior space; to allow for the disposal of personal hygiene products, personal care, and consumer products. The outer layer consists of a paper or plastic based material. The outer layer can vary in degrees of transparency, opacity, and color. The inner layer is a foil based material attached and lined to the outer layer and exposed in the interior of the sealable bag.

Abstract: A feminine product dispensing assembly for containing and dispensing feminine products includes a canister structured to insertably receive a used feminine product. A pair of dispensers is each coupled to the canister. The dispensers are structured to dispense a new feminine product. A first lid is coupled to the canister. The first lid has an aperture extending therethrough. The used feminine product is insertable through the aperture. A second lid is coupled to the canister. The second lid closes the canister.

Abstract: A diaper changing assembly includes a bag removably coupled to a diaper. The bag is available when the diaper is changed. A first packet is positioned within the bag. The first packet contains a salve. The salve may be applied to a user when the diaper is changed. A second packet is positioned within the bag. The second packet contains a powder. The powder may be applied to the user when the diaper is changed. A plurality of wipes is positioned within the bag. The wipes may be used to clean the user when the diaper is changed.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a chassis having a topsheet, a backsheet including an outer cover non-woven material, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; at least one elastically elongatable panel joined to the chassis; and a fastening system, the fastening system having a male fastener and a female fastening material.

Abstract: A disposable diaper includes a disposal aid coupled with an exterior surface of a waistband region of the diaper. The disposal aid includes a base, a first removable cover and a second removable cover. A disposal bag is placed on the base and covered by the first removable cover. A cleaning wipe is place on the first removable cover and covered by the second removable cover. The base may include a cavity to receive the disposal bag so as to reduce the overall height of the disposal aid. The disposal aid may alternatively be configured to include a disposal bag encased in a casing and a cleaning wipe, both of which are placed on the base of the disposal aid and covered by a single removable cover.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed, according to the present invention, which enable reversible reconfiguration of a wheelchair by a user between a.) an original load-bearing configuration utilizing the conventional caster wheels of the wheelchair, and b.) a modified load-bearing configuration which confers improved functionality to the wheelchair, especially for traversing difficult or uneven terrain.

Abstract: A lateral support assembly for attachment to a wheelchair includes a mounting portion for attachment to the wheelchair, a pad support portion for attachment to a pad, and a link sub-assembly including one or more links that connect the mounting portion to the pad support portion. The mounting portion includes an attachment part, a hinged part, and a sliding part. The attachment part is adapted to be affixed to the wheelchair and the hinged part is connected to the attachment part and is selectively pivotable about a first rotational axis. The pad support portion includes a pad bracket coupled to a secondary housing in which the pad bracket is selectively pivotable about a second rotational axis. The sliding part is connected to the hinged part and is selectively extendable forward.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a drop-type automatic excrement processing device configured so that the degree of restraint on the body of the objective person to whom the device is fitted is made less. The device comprises the following: a diaper cover 1 that covers the buttocks and loins of a objective person for use such as an aged person; a feces receiver 2 and a urine catching pad 3 which are fitted to the diaper cover 1; a feces and urine intake pipe 5 for receiving feces or urine discharged through the feces receiver 2 and guiding the received matter into a wastes container 4; a valve unit 6 interposed in the intermediate part of the intake pipe 5; a washing-water tank 7 for storing washing water for washing the buttocks and the like; a warm wind generating means 8 for generating a warm wind used for drying the buttocks and the like after washing; and a control means 9 for controlling the operation of each of the foregoing.

Abstract: A pair of pads is held against the remus of a patient's jaw, to prevent the jaw from slipping back and causing an airway obstruction, while the patient's neck is hyperextended to also cause the patient's airway to stay open. A device including the adjustable jaw pads as well as a triangularly shaped portion over which the patient's neck rests is not required to be attached to the surface on which the patient is lying, and permits the patient to be rolled on either side while still maintaining the patency of the patient's airway.

Abstract: A body bag includes a first layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The upper surface of the first layer at least partially defines a first cavity sized to receive the body. The second layer has an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface of the first layer and the upper surface of the second layer at least partially define a second cavity sized to receive a stiffening mechanism.

Abstract: A physiotherapeutic energy wave generating device consists of a control unit, a first conductive element, at least a second conductive element, an input unit, an energy wave generating unit, and a current limiting element. Wherein, the input unit couples the control unit to receive an adjustment instruction of the physiotherapist and transmit the adjustment instruction to the control unit; the energy wave generating unit also couples the control unit to generate a physiotherapeutic energy wave under control of the control unit according to the adjustment instruction and output the physiotherapeutic energy wave via the first conductive element and the second conductive element; the current limiting element is disposed between the energy wave generating unit and the first conductive element to limit energy intensity of the physiotherapeutic energy wave so as to avoid the patient having uncomfortable feeling or being in danger. Therefore, it can be operated very conveniently and safely.

Abstract: A neck exercise and rehabilitation device is disclosed which may be removably affixed to a user's head and a weight within the device rotates in a plane perpendicular to a vertical axis through a user, and the user's body reacts to counteract the changing position of the moving weight which acts to strengthen and rehabilitate the user's back and spine.

Abstract: A crutch includes a pole, a cuff, a handle, a forearm support member, and a second forearm support member. The cuff and the handle are attached to the pole. The forearm support member, comprising an actuator, is disposed between the cuff and the handle and is moveable between a constricted position and a non-constricted position. The second forearm support member is disposed within the forearm support member. The energy generating device is configured to move the forearm support member between the constricted position and the non-constricted position.

Abstract: A method for treating a weak viewer-eye includes the steps of receiving eye-strength data indicative of an eye-strength of the weak viewer-eye and causing a 3D display system to vary, in accordance with the eye-strength of the weak viewer-eye, display characteristics of a perspective that the 3D display system displays.

Abstract: Medical equipment (200) for High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) treatment configured to be worn on a thorax and arranged to apply repetitive compressions to the thorax, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of pressure devices (240) to apply the repetitive compressions and comprising each a deformable chamber (308) and at least a port (305, 306) in communication with the chamber (308) configured to let a pressurized fluid flowing alternatively in and out the chamber (308) so that the pressure device (240) alternatively passes from an inflated configuration to a deflated configuration, wherein the medical equipment also comprises at least a frame (220, 230) for holding the pressure devices substantially perpendicular to the thorax, an outer face (314) of the base (304) being in contact with an inner face (231) of the frame (220, 230), wherein at least some of the pressure devices are aligned, two consecutive pressure devices (240, 240) being connected together by at least two tubes (300, 300

Abstract: A compression device for providing compression treatment to a limb of a wearer includes a compression garment positionable on the limb of the wearer. The garment includes an inflatable bladder for providing compression treatment to the limb. A controller is adapted for fluidly connecting to the inflatable bladder and configured for inflating and deflating the bladder during a compression cycle. The controller has an exhaust port positioned to direct exhaust fluid through the bladder so exhaust fluid flows over the limb of the wearer to cool the limb.