Patents Issued in August 16, 2016
  • Patent number: 9414952
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: DYNASPLINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Todd Domangue, Russell L. Vedeloff
  • Patent number: 9414953
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: OSSUR HF
    Inventors: Arni Thor Ingimundarson, Brice Robertson
  • Patent number: 9414954
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: INTELLISKIN USA, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy W. Brown
  • Patent number: 9414955
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventors: Ronald Safko, Jack Schwartz
  • Patent number: 9414956
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Aspen Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven R. Burke
  • Patent number: 9414957
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Robert E. Fischell
  • Patent number: 9414958
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Steven M. Roh
  • Patent number: 9414959
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Qool Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Amir Belson
  • Patent number: 9414960
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Duckworth and Kent Limited
    Inventor: Stephen Paul Woods
  • Patent number: 9414961
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: TrueVision Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashok Burton Tripathi
  • Patent number: 9414962
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Das Agarwal Ghansham
  • Patent number: 9414963
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: SIE AG SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ENGINEERING
    Inventors: Christian Rathjen, Wolfgang Zesch, Karl Michael Deyerler, Holger Lubatschowski, Tammo Ripken
  • Patent number: 9414964
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Davide Di Censo, Stefan Marti
  • Patent number: 9414965
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: MSA SORDIN AB
    Inventors: Anders Roos, Thomas Isaksson
  • Patent number: 9414966
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: GN Netcom A/S
    Inventor: Sunny Ji
  • Patent number: 9414967
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignees: Loma Linda University, Loma Linda University Medical Center, North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Wolff M. Kirsch, Samuel M. Hudson, Andrew Crofton
  • Patent number: 9414968
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Heagle
  • Patent number: 9414969
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Maureen Jurgelas
  • Patent number: 9414970
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: BIO MED SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark E. Dillon
  • Patent number: 9414971
    Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent article is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: David Christopher Oetjen
  • Patent number: 9414972
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: ASSOCIATED HYGIENIC PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventor: Trenton Ottery
  • Patent number: 9414973
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: STRYKER COMBO L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steven J. Fleck, David Szakelyhidi, Gautam Gandhi
  • Patent number: 9414974
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: David Jonathan Bennett
  • Patent number: 9414975
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Clarissa Maldonado, John Carroll Molander, Alrick Vincent Warner, Thomas Alexander Horn
  • Patent number: 9414976
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Hiroyasu Iwata
  • Patent number: 9414977
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Larry Ponsi, James Layer
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    Patent number: 9414978
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Sarkis Agajanian
  • Patent number: 9414979
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: William Davis
  • Patent number: 9414980
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yohei Kume, Toshihide Ueda, Shohei Tsukada, Hideo Kawakami, Tohru Nakamura
  • Patent number: 9414981
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shohei Tsukada, Tohru Nakamura, Hideo Kawakami, Yohei Kume, Tomohiro Shimoda
  • Patent number: 9414982
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
  • Patent number: 9414983
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: AG Technical Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Akil Loli, Gary Schwartz
  • Patent number: 9414984
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Mauro Jaguan
  • Patent number: 9414985
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Mausoleum, S.A. DE C.V.
    Inventors: Alejandro Ugartechea Berlanga, Emilio Linares Limon
  • Patent number: 9414986
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Randy S. Scire
  • Patent number: 9414987
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Entropy Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Kourosh Bagheri
  • Patent number: 9414988
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: SIEGFRIED LTD.
    Inventor: Peter Demel
  • Patent number: 9414989
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Ziemba, Vernon D. Ortenzi
  • Patent number: 9414990
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company LTD.
    Inventors: Milan Ivosevic, Erik Witt, Paul Paia Marici, Brandon W. Craft
  • Patent number: 9414991
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company Limited
    Inventors: Laurie Sanders, Jude Cancellieri, Yan Yevmenenko
  • Patent number: 9414992
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Abbvie Deutschland GmbH & CO KG
    Inventors: Thomas Kessler, Jörg Breitenbach, Christoph Schmidt, Matthias Degenhardt, Jörg Rosenberg, Harald Krull, Gunther Berndl
  • Patent number: 9414993
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Flynn
  • Patent number: 9414994
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Mediratt AB
    Inventor: Göran Sjönell
  • Patent number: 9414995
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard P. Rusin, Sumita B. Mitra, Kevin M. Cummings
  • Patent number: 9414996
    Abstract: A curable dental composition comprising an addition-fragmentation agent and a curable dental resin is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 9414997
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Warren Jones, Adam John Limer
  • Patent number: 9414998
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: POLA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Yuko Saitoh, Chihiro Kondo, Takashi Yamasaki
  • Patent number: 9414999
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Prem Kumar Cheyalazhagan Paul, Susan Pye
  • Patent number: 9415000
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Randy Washington, Andreas Flohr, Stephanie L. Davis
  • Patent number: 9415001
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: DOW CORNING TORAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toru Masatomi, Jun Miyano, Satoshi Onodera, Yasue Kanzaki