Patents Issued in August 16, 2016
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Patent number: 9414952Abstract: A device for straightening a toe which has deviated away from a midline of a foot includes an assembly for retaining the toe, a tension mechanism and an assembly for securely positioning the foot in the device, such that when pressure is applied to the toe, the toe can be returned to its normal position. The tension mechanism is able to produce a graded amount of tension.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: DYNASPLINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Todd Domangue, Russell L. Vedeloff
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Patent number: 9414953Abstract: In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: OSSUR HFInventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Brice Robertson
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Patent number: 9414954Abstract: The garment is adapted to be worn by a wearer. The garment includes a main body portion. The main body portion is configured to be worn over at least a portion of the wearer's body. The main body portion includes first and second portions each defining a longitudinal axis and configured to extend toward a respective limb of the wearer so as to envelop a portion of a respective limb of the wearer. At least a portion of the first strap is releasably affixed to the main body portion, and at least a first grip layer is associated with the first portion. The first strap overlies the first grip layer. The first grip layer is configured to come into contact with a wearer's skin when the garment is worn.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: INTELLISKIN USA, LLCInventor: Timothy W. Brown
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Patent number: 9414955Abstract: Devices and methods for improved lumbar-pelvic-hip support for active individuals are provided. Devices can include a body having tapered ends for fastening said body about a user's torso. X shaped members can be configured to bisect the body. A longitudinal reinforcement member can be configured to bisect one or more X shaped members and a pair of elastic straps can be connected to the body for providing lumbar-pelvic-hip support to a user.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventors: Ronald Safko, Jack Schwartz
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Patent number: 9414956Abstract: Neck braces having versatile rear braces are provided. Some rear braces comprise various components including a rear panel having notches, a height adjustment mechanism, and at least one occipital lobe support. Each component can be movably attached to another component via a fastener (e.g., ball snap, snap connector, etc.), thereby allowing one component to rotate, tilt or otherwise move in relation to the other component.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Aspen Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven R. Burke
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Patent number: 9414957Abstract: A nasal strip for opening nasal passageways having an external portion extending throughout the length of the nasal strip. The external portion of the nasal strip is formed from a flexible plastic material. The external portion has a central section and opposing end sections with the central section having the same width as each of the end sections. The central section has sufficient thickness to create a lifting torque of at least 0.1 inch-ounces onto the opposing end sections of the nasal strip. An adhesive coating covers each of the end sections and the central section does not have an adhesive coating.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Robert E. Fischell
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Patent number: 9414958Abstract: A sexual aid system including a flexible fabric tube and tube-insertable vibrator to assist a user to maintain an erection and offer additional stimulation to one or both partners in combination with user-adjustability for fit and vibrator location.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Steven M. Roh
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Patent number: 9414959Abstract: Peritoneal heat exchange provides the benefit of extremely rapid cooling of the patient's target organs such as the heart and brain as well as facilitating global patient body temperature reduction to therapeutically effective temperatures. The heat exchange medium of the present invention is a chilled gaseous fluid suspension of frozen ice particles.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Qool Therapeutics, Inc.Inventor: Amir Belson
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Patent number: 9414960Abstract: The actuator (see FIG. 2) comprises a barrel 16 and a plunger 22 received within the barrel. A clutch mechanism 54 is operable between the plunger and the barrel. In the engaged condition of the clutch, the plunger is advanced by rotation relative to the barrel. An axial load on the plunger disengages the clutch mechanism, allowing the plunger to be advanced axially while rotating the driven member 60. Two-handed or one-handed operation is therefore possible. A freely rotatable collar 27 on the plunger allows the plunger to be returned to its retracted position with a linear rearward movement while allowing rotation of the plunger. A resilient ring 35 mounted in a cross-passage 32 in a bush 28 at the forward end of the plunger provides a measured degree of frictional resistance to the plunger returning under its own weight to the retracted position. The ring may be replaced by a C-shaped resilient element (see FIG. 13). The actuator can be used in combination with a lens delivery device (see FIGS. 1 and 2).Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Duckworth and Kent LimitedInventor: Stephen Paul Woods
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Patent number: 9414961Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for generating at least one user adjustable, accurate, real-time, virtual surgical reference indicium including data for making at least one limbal and/or corneal relaxing incision for use in astigmatism correcting procedures are disclosed. An example method includes providing at least one real-time multidimensional visualization of at least a portion of an eye to a surgeon and producing at least one rotationally accurate virtual indicium including data for making at least one limbal relaxing incision, at least one corneal relaxing incision or a combination thereof on the eye in conjunction with the real-time multidimensional visualization of at least a portion of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: TrueVision Systems, Inc.Inventor: Ashok Burton Tripathi
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Patent number: 9414962Abstract: A device for treatment of glaucoma and prevention of sub-scleral fibrosis and blockage. This invention relates to a device for treatment of glaucoma comprising of a circular patch (1) with a plurality of holes wherein the patch is made of biocompatible material. Further, this invention also relates to a device for prevention of sub-scleral fibrosis and blockage comprising of a circular patch with a cut integrally provided with a lip (2) wherein the patch is made of bio compatible material and having a plurality of holes.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Das Agarwal Ghansham
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Patent number: 9414963Abstract: An ophthalmological apparatus includes a base station having a light source generating light pulses, and an application head mountable on an eye having a light projector for focussed projection of the light pulses for punctiform breakdown of eye tissue. The application head has movement drivers moving the light projector in a feed direction and a first scanning direction. A scanner in the base station deflects the light pulses in a second scanning direction. The ophthalmological apparatus includes an optical transmission system transmitting deflected light pulses from the base station to the application head, and superimposing the light pulses deflected in the second scanning direction onto the movement of the light projector in the first scanning direction. Light sources with high light pulse rates, for example femtosecond lasers may be used, without impractical enlargement of the size of the application head.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: SIE AG SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ENGINEERINGInventors: Christian Rathjen, Wolfgang Zesch, Karl Michael Deyerler, Holger Lubatschowski, Tammo Ripken
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Patent number: 9414964Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth an earplug for selectively providing sound to a user. The earplug includes a microphone, a processing unit, and a speaker. The microphone is configured to acquire ambient sound. The processing unit is configured to determine that a first sound included in the ambient sound is associated with a first set of sound parameters and, in response, generate a first cancellation signal associated with the first sound. The processing unit is further configured to determine that a second sound included in the ambient sound is associated with a second set of sound parameters and, in response, generate a second signal to cause the second sound to be produced. The speaker is configured to produce one or more sound waves based on the first cancellation signal to cancel the first sound from the ambient sound and produce the second sound based on the second signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Harman International Industries, Inc.Inventors: Davide Di Censo, Stefan Marti
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Patent number: 9414965Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a height adjustment arrangement (100) for an ear cup in a hearing protector unit, wherein the height adjustment arrangement (100) comprises an elongated member (130) and a tubular holding member (110) connected to the elongated member, wherein the holding member provides a substantially hollow interior (111). The height adjustment arrangement further comprises a clamping member (120), wherein the clamping member is arranged to be moved from an unlocked position, in which position relative movement between the elongated member (130) and the holding member (110) is enabled, to a locking position, in which position relative movement between the elongated member and the holding member is prevented. The holding member (110) comprises a first locking member (114), wherein the second end of the holding member is provided with two flanges (115a, 115b) tapering in a direction towards the clamping member, and wherein the first locking member and the flanges are axially separated.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: MSA SORDIN ABInventors: Anders Roos, Thomas Isaksson
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Patent number: 9414966Abstract: An earpad (1) to provide an interface between an earcup (4) of a headset (7), a headphone (8) or an ear defender (9). The earpad (1) comprises a contact surface (2) contacting the skin (10) of the ear (11) or ear surroundings of the user. The earpad (1) comprises one or more metal members (3, 6, 12, 13, 33) to transfer heat away from the contact surface (2).Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: GN Netcom A/SInventor: Sunny Ji
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Patent number: 9414967Abstract: A thin chitosan-based material can be used for biomedical applications. The chitosan has been treated in a nitrogen field by applying energy to ionize nitrogen in and around the chitosan material. A single or multiple such treatments may be employed. For example, the chitosan material may be irradiated under nitrogen using ?-irradiation, treated under a nitrogen plasma, or both. A thin chitosan material can be readily treated by surface modifying treatments such as irradiating under nitrogen using ?-irradiation, treating under a nitrogen plasma, or both.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignees: Loma Linda University, Loma Linda University Medical Center, North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Wolff M. Kirsch, Samuel M. Hudson, Andrew Crofton
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Patent number: 9414968Abstract: A wound dressing has a micro-architecture to produce appropriate strains in cells to promote the healing a wound. The apparatus includes a wound cover for defining a reservoir over a wound in which a negative pressure may be maintained by forming a substantially fluid-tight seal around the wound, a vacuum source in fluid communication with the reservoir and suitable for providing an appropriate negative pressure to the reservoir to stimulate healing of the wound, and a porous structure positioned in contact with the wound for delivering micro-mechanical forces to localized areas of the wound. The porous structure comprises a three-dimensional film material having directional apertures formed therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: David G. Heagle
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Patent number: 9414969Abstract: Implementations of ornamental cast covers are provided. In some implementations, the ornamental cast cover comprises a puppet having at least one set of appendages and one or more elastics bands each connecting a portion of the puppet on one side of the puppet to a portion of the puppet on the other side of the puppet. In some implementations, the ornamental cast cover comprises an elongated tubular leg portion having an opening through the leg portion and a foot portion having an opening through the foot portion and a flap. The flap may be detached from a portion of the cast cover to create a larger opening to insert an appendage having a cast or brace thereon. In some implementations, the leg portion and foot portion are configured to receive a cast or brace therein. In some implementations, the ornamental cast cover comprises an elongated tubular portion having a first end and a second end and a thumb strap extending from the elongated tubular portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Maureen Jurgelas
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Patent number: 9414970Abstract: This invention relates to a novel method of reducing the appearance of rhytides (“facial wrinkles”) and/or infra-orbital shadows (“dark circles”) under the eyes, and striae (“stretch marks”), or lentigo senilis (“age spots”), and hyper/hypo pigmentation on other anatomical areas. Particularly, this invention relates to a topical patch worn on the skin that in a preferred embodiment incorporates two distinct layers, each providing useful features and together providing a novel article and method of improving skin cosmesis. Ease of use, patient comfort and cost effectiveness are provided. The patch is applied to the affected area and preferably worn at least several hours and more preferably worn overnight. The product increases the hydration level of the skin over which it is applied. There is a slight increase to the volume of the local superficial tissue, which serves to tighten the overlying skin and reduce the size and quantity of fine wrinkles at least temporarily.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: BIO MED SCIENCES, INC.Inventor: Mark E. Dillon
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Patent number: 9414971Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent article is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: David Christopher Oetjen
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Patent number: 9414972Abstract: A method is provided for making an elastic composite having dual elasticized regions. The method entails conveying a base web and integrating a first elastic sub-composite with the base web. Then, a second elastic sub-composite is integrated with the base web, whereby the second elastic sub-composite is spaced apart from the first elasticized sub-composite applied thereon. As a result, an elastic composite having dual elasticized regions is produced. This elastic composite includes a base layer having a pair of side edges and a longitudinal centerline spaced inwardly from the side edges, and a first elastic construction supported by the base layer. The first elastic construction includes a first plurality of spaced apart elastic elements and a first top layer extending over the first elastic construction. The elastic composite also includes a second elastic construction supported by the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: ASSOCIATED HYGIENIC PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Trenton Ottery
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Patent number: 9414973Abstract: Apparatus and methods for identifying and counting objects having identifiers entering and exiting a surgical field are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus has an entry scanner, a hand held scanner and an exit scanner for generating a detection field and for receiving data which identifies said objects. In another embodiment, the apparatus has a plurality of lower antennas and an upper antenna for generating a detection field and for receiving data which identifies said objects. Various surgical devices with identifiers and methods for preventing electromagnetic coupling between and protecting objects and identifier are also provided. The invention further provides apparatus and methods comprising a handheld scanner and a mat adapted to underlie a patient during a surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: STRYKER COMBO L.L.C.Inventors: Steven J. Fleck, David Szakelyhidi, Gautam Gandhi
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Patent number: 9414974Abstract: A disposable infant toiletry storage container, the container comprising at least two storage compartments, which are separated from one another to prevent mixing of its toiletry con-tents, wherein the container is at least partially collapsible and each compartment is sealable.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: David Jonathan Bennett
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Patent number: 9414975Abstract: A process for forming an absorbent article comprising a substrate having a composite image printed thereon. The composite image includes artwork portions printed on the top and bottom surfaces of the printed article substrate, which are vertically aligned with each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Clarissa Maldonado, John Carroll Molander, Alrick Vincent Warner, Thomas Alexander Horn
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Patent number: 9414976Abstract: A brake structure for a wheelchair having a pair of wheels includes: a braking device for braking one of the pair of wheels; a grip to be held by an operator for a moving operation of the wheelchair, the grip including a base fixed to the wheelchair at any position around one axis along a travel direction A of the wheelchair, extending in such a manner as to protrude from the one axis in a radial direction when viewed from the travel direction of the wheelchair, and being mounted rotatably in one direction; and a braking operation section (a brake wire coupling member and a brake wire) for operating the braking device in accordance with the rotation of the grip. Consequently, the load of a braking operation can be reduced, and the ease of a moving operation during the braking operation can be improved.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Hiroyasu Iwata
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Patent number: 9414977Abstract: A system for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a sheet having a bottom surface placed above the supporting surface of the bed, a top surface, and a plurality of tether straps connected to and extending from the sheet. Each tether strap is configured for connection to the bed. The bottom surface is at least partially formed of a low friction material, and the top surface is at least partially formed of a high friction material, such that the top surface provides greater slipping resistance than the bottom surface. The tether straps include at least two pairs of tether straps, with one pair connected proximate a top edge of the sheet and another pair connected proximate a bottom edge of the sheet. The sheet may further include a sliding member on the bottom surface to assist in lateral sliding of the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Sage Products, LLCInventors: Larry Ponsi, James Layer
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Patent number: 9414978Abstract: The present invention is plurality of telescoping tubes which are supported by air pressure. The telescoping tubes are used as a support system for a bed, and namely, a hospital bed. The telescoping tubes have a spring system in areas where air pressure is not required, and air pressure may be controlled in a precise manner so as accommodate the patient in a specific manner. A laminate or fitted sheet with a plurality of apertures may be fitted on the top of the tubes so as to provide added support and to absorb bed soiling. The telescoping tubes either as a whole bed or in part, may be easily placed into a sanitizing system that extends the life of the bed and reduces the transmission of communicable diseases.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Sarkis Agajanian
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Patent number: 9414979Abstract: The crossing of one's legs while sitting often results in sensations of tingling and discomfort and difficulty in returning to an erect position and walking. The underlying causes of these sensations are often associated with serious health conditions due to the potential of losing balance and falling as well as formation of blood clots in the legs that can lead to premature death. A support device and associated methods for use alleviate the symptomatic effects of sitting with crossed legs by supporting the heels of the user in a position that separates the legs from mutual contact or contact with the surfaces of the support device.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: William Davis
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Patent number: 9414980Abstract: A bed is composed of combining a wheelchair and a bed main body portion. The wheelchair has a seating bottom portion composed of bendably coupling a plurality of divided members, a chair bottom support member supporting the seating bottom portion, a chair base portion for fixing the chair bottom support member, and traveling wheels supporting the chair base portion. The bed main body portion has a bed bottom portion composed of bendably coupling a plurality of divided members, a bed bottom support member supporting the bed bottom portion, and a bed base portion for fixing the bed bottom support member. In a case where the wheelchair and the bed main body portion are combined, a support member supporting the seating bottom portion is switched from the chair bottom support member to the bed bottom support member.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yohei Kume, Toshihide Ueda, Shohei Tsukada, Hideo Kawakami, Tohru Nakamura
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Patent number: 9414981Abstract: A bed includes a first rail, a second rail, a wheelchair having a first armrest mounting unit to and from which the first rail is attached and detached in one side part, and a second armrest mounting unit to and from which the second rail is attached and detached in another side part. A bed main body portion has a first support portion and a second support portion, and the first support portion has a first bed mounting unit to and from which the first rail or the second rail is attached and detached in a front end. The second support portion has a second bed mounting unit to and from which the first rail or the second rail is attached and detached in a front end.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Shohei Tsukada, Tohru Nakamura, Hideo Kawakami, Yohei Kume, Tomohiro Shimoda
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Patent number: 9414982Abstract: A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The resultant position of the frame formed by the first and second sections may take the configuration of a flat surface or an upwardly or downwardly oriented “vee”.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
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Patent number: 9414983Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for a patient arm support system for medical procedures such as radial catheterization. The support system has a body support board upon which a patient's body rests and an arm support board upon which the patient's arm rests. A pivot plate is provided that is connected to the body support board by a radial pivot hinge such that the pivot plate is rotatable throughout various rotational angles, (?), relative to the body support board. The support system may have an elevational hinge connecting the pivot plate and the arm support board such that the arm support board can be elevated an elevational angle (?) from the pivot plate. The support system may have an arm board stand. The support system may have a rotational bearing material between the pivot plate and the body support board.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: AG Technical Solutions, LLCInventors: Akil Loli, Gary Schwartz
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Patent number: 9414984Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of sexual aids and more particularly to a machine that facilitates copulation by positioning the female participant so that her genitalia are more easily penetrated by her male partner when he copulates with her from the rear.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Mauro Jaguan
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Patent number: 9414985Abstract: A modular system of niches or crypts for the deposit of ashes and/or dry remains with easy assembly which does not require high skill training. The modular system can have different heights and widths of the niches, which is possible by the use of connectors. The modular system for crypts can be recoated with an aesthetically pleasing to the eye material, such as ceramic, marble or other materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Mausoleum, S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: Alejandro Ugartechea Berlanga, Emilio Linares Limon
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Patent number: 9414986Abstract: A hand stretching and strengthening device comprised of a unitary form and of resilient, compressible material. The device comprises a plurality of thick finger-stretch wedges extending from a connective base. Each wedge can include a depression on each of its sides to provide comfort and hold. The base provides the foundation for the wedges to extend from and provides resistance to strengthen the hand and forearm. The device holds its position on a user's hand, provides a constant stretching force between the fingers, and provides increased stretching force between fingers as the user closes the hand. The device is small, lightweight, portable, quietly operated and can be worn indefinitely without effort. The device provides an engaging exercise experience by allowing the user to simultaneously stretch and strengthen the fingers, hand, and forearm while executing a wide range of unrestricted motions including motions that mimic playing a musical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Randy S. Scire
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Patent number: 9414987Abstract: An apparatus having an upper frame adapted to at least partially encircle a person and including a lower frame and two double scissor mechanisms for coupling the upper frame to the lower frame, wherein the distance between the upper frame and the lower frame can be varied by adjusting the double scissor mechanisms, and the walker is raised or lowered. Scissor lift assemblies housed in the lower frame, each powered by a motor or compressor, raise and lower each double scissor mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Entropy Enterprises, LLCInventor: Kourosh Bagheri
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Patent number: 9414988Abstract: A kit including a packaging material and a solid pharmaceutical or nutraceutical product, and in particular for a solid, opioid-based pharmaceutical product. The packaging material has an inner surface and an outer surface that avoids contamination of the product. At least that part of the inner surface, which is exposed to the pharmaceutical or nutraceutical product, is made of or covered with an inert material selected from the group made of polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate and epoxy resin-coated aluminium.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: SIEGFRIED LTD.Inventor: Peter Demel
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Patent number: 9414989Abstract: Various embodiments of pharmaceutical product containers are disclosed. Each pharmaceutical product container includes a cap, a container body, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is disposable from a locked state to an unlocked state at least when the cap is in a closed position relative to the container body (e.g., to define an enclosed space for pharmaceutical product). Once in the locked state and with the cap being in a closed position, the locking mechanism is unable to return to its unlocked state. Pharmaceutical product enclosed within the container with the locking mechanism being in its locked state may then be disposed of in any appropriate manner (e.g., discarded in the trash).Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLCInventors: Robert J. Ziemba, Vernon D. Ortenzi
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Patent number: 9414990Abstract: A system includes a needle hub having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the needle hub has a connection portion configured to receive a first container. The system further includes a cannula received by the needle hub with the cannula having a proximal end and a distal end and a cannula seal having a resilient sleeve enclosing at least a portion of the cannula. The system also includes a vial adapter configured to be attached to a second container with the vial adapter having a vial seal that is configured to engage the cannula seal. The cannula seal has a first position where the cannula seal encloses the distal end of the cannula and a second position where the cannula seal is retracted to expose the distal end of the cannula.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company LTD.Inventors: Milan Ivosevic, Erik Witt, Paul Paia Marici, Brandon W. Craft
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Patent number: 9414991Abstract: A medical connector system including a first connector and a second connector. The first connector has a housing, a biasing member, and at least one projection. The second connector has at least one groove for receiving the at least one projection. The proximal end of the second connector is configured to be at least partially disposed within the distal end of the housing of the first connector. Upon application and release of a first set of opposing axial forces applied to the connector system, the first connector is locked to the second connector and, upon application and release of a second set of opposing axial forces, the first connector is released from the second connector. The connectors may include indicators to show when the connector system is in the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company LimitedInventors: Laurie Sanders, Jude Cancellieri, Yan Yevmenenko
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Patent number: 9414992Abstract: A process for producing a solid dispersion of an active ingredient which comprises feeding the active ingredient and a matrix-forming agent to an extruder and forming a uniform extrudate, wherein the extruder comprises at least two rotating shafts (2), each of the shafts (2) carrying a plurality of processing elements disposed axially one behind the other, the processing elements defining (i) a feeding and conveying section (R; A), (ii) at least one reverse-flight section (D), and (iii) a discharging section (E), wherein the processing elements defining the reverse-flight section (R; D) comprise at least one reverse-flight element (14) which is based on a screw-type element having a conveying direction being opposite to the general conveying direction of the extruder.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Abbvie Deutschland GmbH & CO KGInventors: Thomas Kessler, Jörg Breitenbach, Christoph Schmidt, Matthias Degenhardt, Jörg Rosenberg, Harald Krull, Gunther Berndl
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Patent number: 9414993Abstract: A device is provided for storing, organizing, and dispensing prescription pills that comprises a clamshell container configured to house a sealable pill tray and sliding card. The pill tray contains an array of pill chambers that are covered by an adhesive seal composed of foil or paper. The clamshell container comprises a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion having an array of pill holes that correspond with the chambers of the pill tray. The top of the sliding card has markings corresponding to the pill chambers beneath it and slides over the pill tray and beneath the top portion of the clam shell. Pills are placed within the pill holes on top of the sliding card. When the sliding card is removed, the pills fall through the pill holes and into the pill chambers of the pill tray.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Michael Flynn
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Patent number: 9414994Abstract: The invention pertains to a time-controlled dispensing device comprising at least a tray and a cover, which may be lockable, for example via snap fitting, for consecutive dispensing of doses of medicaments. The device comprises a desired number of storage compartments and/or cartridges, for example disposable cartridges, each containing a predetermined dose of one or several medicaments. The tray is fitted with a transporting means for displacing the tray to a position where a desired compartment and/or cartridge will be in the only dispensing position suitable for removal of the dose, as a response to a signal from a timing means. The timing means is connected to a reminder and/or an alarming means, directed to the person using the device and a person at a distance, respectively. By way of the alarming means, removal of doses is indicated, for example through the manipulation of a lever or a hatch, and a signal may be sent for example via GSM or via the internet.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Mediratt ABInventor: Göran Sjönell
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Patent number: 9414995Abstract: The present application provides dental fillers, and methods of making and using dental fillers that include a treated surface that includes phosphorus and a divalent cation. Dental compositions including such dental fillers can be useful for delivering ions to the oral environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Richard P. Rusin, Sumita B. Mitra, Kevin M. Cummings
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Patent number: 9414996Abstract: A curable dental composition comprising an addition-fragmentation agent and a curable dental resin is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Guy D. Joly, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Ann R. Fornof, Bradley D. Craig, Larry R. Krepski, William H. Moser, Serkan Yurt, Joel D. Oxman, Afshin Falsafi
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Patent number: 9414997Abstract: A particle comprising: a core, comprising an optional benefit agent; an inner shell at least partially surrounding the core, the inner shell being the water insoluble product of a polymerization reaction to form a first polymer with a glass transition temperature above and including 70 degrees Celsius, preferably above and including 80 degrees Celsius; an outer shell at least partially surrounding the inner shell, the outer shell being the water insoluble product of a polymerization reaction to form a second polymer with a glass transition temperature below and including 35 degrees Celsius; and a deposition aid, covalently attached to the outer shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Craig Warren Jones, Adam John Limer
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Patent number: 9414998Abstract: An external preparation for skin is provided for amelioration of pigmentation. The skin preparation includes a compound represented by the following general formula (1), an isomer thereof, and/or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 represents an aromatic group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, or a linear or branched chain alkyl or acyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a linear chain or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: POLA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Yuko Saitoh, Chihiro Kondo, Takashi Yamasaki
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Patent number: 9414999Abstract: A method of straightening the hair comprising the step of applying to the hair a hair treatment composition comprising: i) at least 0.4 wt % of the total composition of a sugar alcohol; and ii) at least 0.4 wt % of the total composition of a bi or tridentate carboxylic acid in which the ratio of sugar alcohol to acid is 1:5 to 5:1; and iii) heating the resulting composition to a temperature of greater than 120° C. for at least 10 seconds.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Prem Kumar Cheyalazhagan Paul, Susan Pye
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Patent number: 9415000Abstract: A hair straightening and/or hair relaxing method comprising: applying a hair care composition to hair, wherein the composition comprises a sugar, a buffering agent and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and wherein, where the composition is heated to a temperature of at least 100° C., the composition comprises from about 6% to about 20% reducing sugar; hair drying; providing a hair straightening appliance at a temperature of from about 100° C. to about 280° C. and mechanically straightening the hair with the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Randy Washington, Andreas Flohr, Stephanie L. Davis
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Patent number: 9415001Abstract: A liquid aryl group-containing polyorganosiloxane comprising an arylsiloxy unit represented by RSiO3/2 (wherein R is an aryl group), wherein: the arylsiloxy unit constitutes from 20 to 50 mol % of all the siloxy units constituting the polymer, and an average number of moles of aryl groups per 1 mole of Si atoms in the molecule is within a range of 1.20 to 1.65. A composition with an oil agent of the same, wherein the overall refractive index of the composition is not less than 1.45, and an overall viscosity at 25° C. of the composition is in a range from 100 to 100,000 mPa·s.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: DOW CORNING TORAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Toru Masatomi, Jun Miyano, Satoshi Onodera, Yasue Kanzaki