Patents Issued in November 10, 2016
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Publication number: 20160324660Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Publication number: 20160324661Abstract: An intervertebral implant comprises a first component and a second component. The second component includes an actuator and a third component comprises a first ramp and a second ramp axially spaced apart from the first ramp. The third component comprises rails including at least a portion of the ramps. At least one of the ramp portions disposed with the first rail has a first height and at least one of the ramp portions disposed with the second rail has a second height. The first height is greater than the second height. The actuator is engageable with the third component to effect axial translation such that the ramps engage at least one of the components between a first configuration and a second configuration. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: KEITH E. MILLER, Stanley T. Palmatier, Anthony J. Melkent, William D. Armstrong
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Publication number: 20160324662Abstract: An implant for insertion into a disc space between vertebrae, wherein the implant includes a spacer portion, a plate portion coupled to the spacer portion, two bone fixation elements for engaging the vertebrae and a retention mechanism for preventing the bone fixation elements from postoperatively backing-out of the plate portion. The retention mechanism may be in the form of a spring biased snapper element that is biased into communication with the bone fixation elements so that once the bone fixation element advances past the snapper element, the snapper element is biased back to its initial position in which the snapper element interfaces with the bone fixation elements. Alternatively, the retention mechanism may be in the form of a propeller rotatable between a first position in which the bone fixation elements are insertable to a second position where the bone fixation elements are prevented from backing-out.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: William P. McDonough, William L. Strausbaugh, Christopher Bonner, Thomas Pepe, Ralph Meili, Markus Hunziker, Michael Jeger, Thomas Kueenzi, David Koch, Rainer Ponzer, Joern Richter, Roger Berger
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Publication number: 20160324663Abstract: Corpectomy device including an outer component, an inner component and a riser. The outer component includes a first endplate and first structure. The first structure includes a window and seat in communication with the window. The inner component includes a second endplate and second structure at least partially disposed in the first structure in a first configuration, wherein the second structure defines a first terminal surface. The riser has a third tubular structure that defines a second terminal surface, wherein the riser is to be received through the window into the seat so that the second terminal surface engages at least a portion of the first terminal surface enabling the riser to support the inner component in a second configuration with respect to the outer component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Joseph Aferzon
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Publication number: 20160324664Abstract: Methods and systems for calculating dimensions for fabricating an artificial bone flap. Intra-operative data indicating dimensions of an opening in a portion of the patient's skull are obtained. 3D dimensions of the opening are calculated using the intra-operative data, registered to a reference image. The calculated 3D dimensions are provided for fabricating the artificial bone flap by a fabrication system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Cameron PIRON, Murugathas YUWARAJ
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Publication number: 20160324665Abstract: A prosthetic knee joint includes an upper part, a lower part which is arranged pivotably to the upper part, a fastening device arranged on the upper part for a proximal prosthetic element, a fastening device arranged on the lower part for a distal prosthetic element, a four-limbed joint system with four linkages articulatedly fastened to each other, which are each pivotable to each other around a pivot axis, wherein the upper part (10) is arranged on the joint system. The joint system is may be mounted pivotably on the lower part from a starting position counter to a spring force during a stance phase flexion, and the action line of the spring force is may be aligned such that a moment acting against an inflexion of the joint system is present.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventor: Herman BOITEN
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Publication number: 20160324666Abstract: An orthopedic or prosthetic support including at least three layers that allows for aeration and cushioning of the enclosed area is described herein. The orthopedic or prosthetic support includes an inner cushioning layer which is compressed against the skin in use. An intermediate scaffolding layer is situated substantially parallel to the inner cushioning layer and is maintained in spaced apart relationship with the inner cushioning layer by spacer members. An exterior layer overlays the intermediate scaffolding layer and may be either a flexible breathable fabric such as velvet or a thermoplastic with a plurality of perforations. The inner cushioning layer and the intermediate scaffolding layer include a plurality of perforations providing air pathways through the two layers. The grid-like arrangement of spacer members also define air passages between the inner and intermediate layers which further enhance circulation of exterior air to the skin covered by the orthopedic or prosthetic support.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Alessandro BARBERIO
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Publication number: 20160324667Abstract: A medical device suitable for location in a body lumen is movable between a first loaded configuration and a second loaded configuration. The device has an unloaded configuration which is intermediate the first loaded configuration and the second loaded configuration. The device can be a stent for deployment in a blood vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Veryan Medical LimitedInventors: Kevin Heraty, Liam Mullins, Paul Gilson, Martin G. Burke
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Publication number: 20160324668Abstract: A vaso-occlusion system for occluding an aneurysm includes a delivery catheter having a delivery lumen extending therethrough, a pusher member at least partially extending through the delivery lumen, and a vaso-occlusive device loaded within the delivery lumen, the vaso-occlusive device comprising an expandable braid formed out of a plurality of elongate braid filaments, the elongate braid elements having respective proximal end portions that are formed into a flexible transition section having a proximal end portion attached to a distal end of the pusher member and/or to an elongate central member coupled to, and extending distally of, the pusher member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh
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Publication number: 20160324669Abstract: A system for providing a continuous passage through a delivery catheter comprising a handle that defines an internal chamber. A first tube having a proximal end and a distal end and a first bore, the first tube being fixedly mounted within the handle, wherein the first bore at the distal end of the first tube is shaped to define a first inverse conical surface. A second tube having a proximal end and a distal end and a second bore, the second tube being slidably mounted within the handle, wherein the second bore is in axial alignment with the first bore. A third tube having a proximal end and a distal end and a third bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Abbot Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Tram U. Le, Justin Mann
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Publication number: 20160324670Abstract: Branched stent grafts and a stent graft delivery system for, and methods of, endovascular repair of abdominal and/or thoracic aortic aneurysms are disclosed. Embodiments of the branched stent grafts include, but are not limited to, branched aorto-uni-iliac (AUI) stent grafts, branched bifurcated stent grafts, and branched thoracic stent grafts. In some embodiments, the branched stent grafts comprise one or more retrograde internal branches. In other embodiments, the branched stent grafts comprise one or more external branches. The stent graft delivery system comprises a larger directional sheath for positioning the branched stent grafts and one or more smaller sheaths for the delivery of, for example, covered stents for the complete exclusion of juxtarenal/pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. Methods of using the stent graft delivery system to deploy the branched stent grafts are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Dean Jared Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20160324671Abstract: A bariatric device and method of causing at least partial satiety in a recipient includes positioning a body in a recipient, the body having a wall defining a lumen, the wall configured to generally conform to the shape and size of the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach. Force is exerted with the wall on the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach in the absence of food thereby activating receptors located in the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach, thereby influencing a neurohormonal feedback mechanism of the recipient to cause at least partial satiety by augmenting fullness caused by food and simulating fullness in the absence of food.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Randal S. Baker, Paul R. Kemmeter, James A. Foote
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Publication number: 20160324672Abstract: A gastric constriction device (160) comprises a sheet (131) extending over part of the wall of the stomach (24). Five bands (151) extend around the stomach (24) to fix the sheet (131) in position relative to the stomach (24). The lower two bands (151) extend from the first side (152) of the sheet (131) around the stomach (24) only partially towards the second side (153). These lower two bands (151) are not fixed to the second side (153). This arrangement results in an unconstricted portion of the stomach (161). In this manner, the device (160) restricts expansion of the majority of the stomach wall while facilitating expansion of this unconstricted portion (161). The unconstricted portion (161) is therefore free to expand or bulge outwardly upon ingestion. This expansion may trigger the feeling of satiation due to the presence of the vagal nerves in this portion (161) of the stomach (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Peter Gingras
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Publication number: 20160324673Abstract: The present invention relates to a reflux disease treatment apparatus, apparatus, comprising an implantable movement restriction device that maintains cardia in the correct position and an implantable stimulation device adapted to engage with the cardia sphincter of a patient. The invention further comprises a control device for controlling the stimulation device to stimulate the cardia sphincter. The invention can be combined with various methods for treating obesity, in particular methods that creates satiety by stretching the wall of the stomach or fills out a volume of the stomach.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Peter FORSELL
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Publication number: 20160324674Abstract: The invention relates to a patellar tendon bandage comprising a bandage element having an inner face and an outer face and two first pressure pad bodies on the front inner face of the bandage element for building up an infra-patellar pressure. According to the invention, the patellar tendon bandage has, in addition, at least two second pressure pad bodies on the inner face of the bandage element, said two second pressure pad bodies being positioned at the sides of the two first pressure pad bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: BAUERFEIND AGInventors: Rainer SCHEUERMANN, Joachim BĂ–CKELMANN, Hans B. BAUERFEIND
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Publication number: 20160324675Abstract: Support braces and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. A support brace includes a flexible fabric substrate and an elastomeric member disposed on the surface of the flexible fabric substrate. The elastomeric member is disposed so as to apply pressure non-uniformly about a limb or joint of the wearer, in a pattern selected to divert pain and/or reduce loads on the joint. The flexible fabric substrate can include regions having different levels of elasticity, to provide different levels of compression to different parts of the joint or limb in addition to the compression provided by the elastomeric member. The elastomeric member can be deposited, screen printed, injection molded, or otherwise applied to the fabric substrate, optionally without adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Nicholas GOMEZ, Ian KOVACEVICH, Richard GILDERSLEEVE, John Patrick MARTIN, David ORR
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Publication number: 20160324676Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable joint-support apparatus and device for use in treating pain, inflammation, and or other injury to a joint and joint area of a body, and configured for physical and functional flexibility, in that the joint support is flexible and can be worn over clothing. The device is generally suited for support of an ankle joint, a knee joint, a wrist joint, although could also support an elbow, shoulder or hip joint with minimal modifications. In one embodiment, a joint support device/apparatus comprises: one or more of a support member; and at least one securement means configured for providing compression to the joint area of a wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: HOTCOLD MOTION COMPRESS LLCInventors: CLAYTON ANDERSON, DANIELLE N. ANDERSON
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Publication number: 20160324677Abstract: An active wearable system includes a one or more positioning elements configured as a torso support and/or other wearable item, one or more sensors for sensing motion, posture, or gait of a subject, and at least one of force applying elements for applying force to selected regions of a body of a subject, and feedback device and other actuators, under the control of control circuitry responsive to sensed motion, posture or gait of the subject. In an aspect, force is applied according to spatial or temporal patterns. Related devices and methods are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare, Dennis J. Rivet, Suzanne Kathleen Scheele, Katherine E. Sharadin, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
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Publication number: 20160324678Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Brice ROBERTSON
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Publication number: 20160324679Abstract: A hands-free apparatus for collecting nasal discharge from a runny nose is provided. The apparatus includes a first and second absorbent masses supported at each end of a flexible horse-shoe shaped member. The adjustable orientation of the first and second absorbent masses at the ends of the flexible horse-shoe shaped member allows the first absorbent mass to be inserted into the left nostril of an individual's nose and the second absorbent mass to be inserted into the right nostril of the individual's nose, and to be retained therein, in order to collect fluid emanating from the nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Arshad Majid Khan
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Publication number: 20160324680Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of medicine and relates to a method for the treatment of the obstruction of the airway, specially moderated obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) in adult patients, by using a soft cervical collar. The method of the invention achieves a significant reduction of the apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) in adult patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea of moderate level.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Jheremy Enrique Reyes Castellanos, Alvaro de Jesus Ruiz Morales, Patricia Hidalgo Martinez
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Publication number: 20160324681Abstract: An automated mandibular advancement device (MAD) is described for the treatment of sleep disorders involving the occlusion of upper airway gas flow during sleep; one example being obstructive sleep apnea. In embodiments, a MAD projects the lower jaw forward only after the patient has fallen asleep. Embodiments of the may track patient sleep parameters for later review by the patient and/or the treating physician to assess the quality of sleep and efficacy of the treatment regime. An actuator placed laterally within a band allows the integral microprocessor to actuate the lower jaw tray forward upon sensing of snoring activity (or upon exceeding a pre-set timer threshold).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Craig Flanagan
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Publication number: 20160324682Abstract: A method of interrupting the life cycle of sperm that includes subjecting a user to a first and a second treatment session in a male birth-control cycle. The first treatment session including a mature-sperm inhibition step of emitting, through at least one transducer, an amount energy for a predetermined period of time that is directed to the entire male reproductive system including but not limited to at least one of an epididymal tubules and an ejaculation ducts of the user, via a constant coupling configuration of the transducer with the user, to render a plurality of sperm transported therein to be immotile. The second treatment session includes subjecting the user to the mature-sperm inhibition step before a sperm-maturation time whereby sperm carried by the user are in a mature state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Michael R. Miller, Robert Sewak
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Publication number: 20160324683Abstract: A sorption-based, adhesive contact apparatus and method for contact cooling a patient via conductive thermal exchange are described. The apparatus includes a pad, having a fluid containing layer and adhesive contact surface, and a sorption-based device, fluidly interconnectable to the fluid containing layer, for vaporizing fluid contained in the fluid containing layer and for sorping the vaporized fluid. The fluid vaporization and the vapor sorption cools the adhesive contact surface of the pad. A port control member may selectively establish fluid interconnection between the fluid containing layer and sorption-based device. An internal pressure of the sorption-based device may be established lower than an internal pressure of the fluid-containing layer prior to fluid interconnection therebetween. A fluid retention member and path defining members may be included to facilitate vaporization, vapor diffusion and vapor sorption, thereby enhancing uniform cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Gary A. Carson
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Publication number: 20160324684Abstract: A system and method of monitoring, controlling and/or detecting events during the removal of heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich tissue is described. In some examples, the system detects an increase in temperature at a treatment device in contact with the skin of a subject, determines that the increase in temperature is related to a treatment event, and performs an action based on the determination. In some examples, the system shuts off the treatment device, alerts an operator, or reduces the cooling in response to a determined treatment event.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Mitchell E. Levinson, Jesse Nicasio Rosen, Corydon A. Hinton, Kevin S. Springer
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Publication number: 20160324685Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Amir Belson
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Publication number: 20160324686Abstract: An ophthalmic infusion support and associated methods are shown. Example infusion support devices include a base region, a support region, and a fastener. The fastener may take on the form of a c-shaped clip. When in use, the ophthalmic infusion support holds an infusion tube at an angle projecting away from a patient's eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Edwin Ryan
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Publication number: 20160324687Abstract: A method of transplanting a cornea from a donor to a recipient is disclosed. An undercut is incised within stromal tissue of the donor cornea. Following formation of the undercut, the donor cornea is grafted onto a recipient. The undercut may be formed before or after the cornea is removed from the donor, and is preferably formed by photoaltering the stromal tissue using a laser. A sidecut may also be incised in the donor cornea, thereby forming a corneal flap, prior to grafting. In addition, a corneal section may be excised from the donor cornea using a trephine, a laser, or other appropriate surgical equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Ronald M. Kurtz
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Publication number: 20160324688Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods of and for an ophthalmic surgical system are disclosed. An example ophthalmic surgical system may include a body sized and shaped for grasping by a user. The body may include a lumen and a vent in fluid communication with the lumen. The vent may be located and arranged to be selectively occluded, such as when a user places a finger over the vent, and selectively unoccluded, such as when the user removes the finger from over the vent. Fluid pressure within the lumen may be increased when the vent is occluded and decreased when the vent is unoccluded. A piston within the may be displaced in response to the fluid pressure changes within the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: LORENZ EGLI
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Publication number: 20160324689Abstract: A duct for tear flow, for connecting the nasal cavity and the lacrimal sac, comprises: a tube, which is set across the nasal mucosa, nasal bone wall and lacrimal sac mucosa, so that the nasal cavity and the lacrimal sac are connected; a positioning element, set on the front of the tube, and fastened on the lacrimal sac mucosa; so that tears flow into the nasal cavity due to a connection between the nasal cavity and the lacrimal sac.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: 3D GLOBAL BIOTECH INC.Inventors: Yun-Dun Shen, Keng-Liang Ou
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Publication number: 20160324690Abstract: A lacrimal duct tube includes: a pair of tubular members that each have at one end an opening communicating with a lumen; and a connection member that connects the other ends of the tubular members. A base end part including the other end of at least one of the tubular members is tapered down toward the connection member and the base end part has an inlet/outlet port communicating with the lumen of the tubular member. A portion of the base end part constituting peripheral edge of the inlet/outlet port and the connection member are connected together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: KANEKA CORPORATIONInventors: Chihiro KOGA, Eiji OGINO, Fumiyasu HIRAI, Kohei FUKAYA, Hidekazu MIYAUCHI, Mariko MATSUMOTO
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Publication number: 20160324691Abstract: A device for defining a flap geometry of a flap for laser treatment of a human eye comprises a control unit programmed to evaluate ablation profile data of an ablation profile for a laser ablation treatment of a human cornea and to define the flap geometry based on this evaluation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Johannes Krause
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Publication number: 20160324692Abstract: A push-to-fit type earplug (100) including a sound attenuating portion (113) and a semi-rigid stem portion (114) having a relatively greater stiffness than the sound attenuating portion is disclosed. The sound attenuating portion and stem portion are made of a closed-cell, slow-recovery foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Kenneth F. Teeters, Jeffrey L. Hamer
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Publication number: 20160324693Abstract: A surgical tissue therapy device includes a sealant layer and a collection chamber. The sealant layer functions so as to create a sealed enclosure or space between it and the surface of a patient by forming, preferably, an airtight seal around a surgical area of skin trauma. The closed incision tissue therapy device also comprises a collection chamber, which may comprise an elongate tubular chamber with a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings. The collection chamber may be configured to be in fluid communication with the sealant layer and the area of skin trauma and functions as to distribute the negative pressure applied to a surgically closed area of skin trauma. Preferably, the pressure under the sealant layer is reduced by expanding the volume of the enclosure space and thereby decreasing the density of air molecules under the sealant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Dean HU, Moshe PINTO, Kenton FONG, Akshay MAVANI, Kenneth WU
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Publication number: 20160324694Abstract: A method for manufacturing a disposable worn article including the steps of: carrying a continuous sheet (W1) continuous in a carrying direction (X1); placing elastic members (F3), continuous in the carrying direction of the continuous sheet, on the continuous sheet with the continuous elastic members stretched; placing discontinuous sheets (W2), each of which has a predetermined length, on the continuous sheet intermittently and successively in the carrying direction so that the continuous elastic members are sandwiched between the discontinuous sheets and the continuous sheet; and carrying out a first joining step in which, in an area where each of the discontinuous sheets is placed, the continuous sheet, each of the discontinuous sheets, and the continuous elastic members are joined to one another, intermittently in the carrying direction, along first joining portions (32A, 32C) extending in a width direction (Y) crossing the carrying direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Toyoshi UMEBAYASHI
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Publication number: 20160324695Abstract: An ultrasonic sealing system in a machine for making composite webs in the production of absorbent sanitary articles includes a contact roller having an axis of rotation and including a central portion and a peripheral portion which is supported by the central portion and includes an outer surface forming the outer surface of the contact roller itself. The contact roller includes a sealing pattern on the outer surface of the peripheral portion and also includes springs acting between the central portion and the peripheral portion, which is supported by the peripheral portion by means of the springs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Matteo PIANTONI, Valerio SOLI
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Publication number: 20160324696Abstract: A flexible absorbent pad has a dry thickness of between 2 mm and 10 mm and a difference in flexural-resistance between the dry state and the wet state of an absorbent center zone of the absorbent pad of less than 100 grams-force. The absorbent core of the pad may include an airlaid, a foam, or a fibrous staple filament. The absorbent core of the absorbent pad may be corrugated, such as with flexure hinges, in which case adhesive is applied to the backsheet of the absorbent pad in a pattern that leaves the flexure hinges devoid of adhesive so that the backsheet is attached to the absorbent core in a manner that does not impede the flexing of the flexure hinges.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: James William Cree, Jocelyn Rice
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Publication number: 20160324697Abstract: An elastic diaper part has an inelastic substrate layer having a wide inner end for connection to a diaper and a narrow and opposite outer end spaced in a stretch direction from the inner end, narrower than the inner end, and adapted for connection to a closure. An elastic film is juxtaposed and generally contiguous with the substrate layer, and there is an array of parallel adhesive strips extending transversely of the direction between the substrate layer and the elastic film. Each strip adheres the film to the substrate layer, and the strips are each of a respective strip width and separated by spaces each of a respective spacing width. The strip and/or spacing width varies from the inner end to the outer end such that the diaper part stretches uniformly between its inner and outer ends when stretched in the direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Marcus SCHOENBECK
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Publication number: 20160324698Abstract: An article having as a component a section of nonwoven web formed predominately of polymeric fibers is disclosed. The section of nonwoven web may have a pattern of consolidating bonds impressed on the surface. The bonds may have at least one bond shape; and the bond shape may have a perimeter with a greatest measurable length and greatest measurable width. The perimeter may have a convex portion and an aspect ratio of length/width of at least 2.5. Other features may be imparted relating to the density and orientations of the bonds relative machine and cross directions of the web. The bond shape reflects the shape of a corresponding bonding protrusion on a bonding roller. It is believed that the shape, density and/or orientation of the bonding protrusions affect air flow through the bonding nip in a way that may be utilized to enhance loft of the resulting bonded nonwoven web.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Han Xu, Antonius Lambertus DeBeer, Olaf Erik Alexander Isele, Frantisek Klaska, Jiri Kummer, Zdenek Mecl, Pavlina Kasparkova
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Publication number: 20160324699Abstract: The invention is a protective device suitable for keeping moisture from a selected region of a body, comprising: a closure band formed from a flexible substrate and having a channel imbedded in a first substrate surface and a ridge disposed on a second substrate surface with an adhesive strip on the second substrate surface for attaching the closure band to the body; and a nonpermeable enclosure formed from a clear, waterproof fabric, the nonpermeable enclosure having a cover ridge, the cover ridge inserted into the channel so as to produce a barrier against moisture and contaminants between the closure band and the nonpermeable enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Oby C. Ikoro
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Publication number: 20160324700Abstract: A transport device having a layer of fire resistant fabric connected to a layer of plastic. A plurality of hooks are connected to the ends of the layer of fabric and a plurality of rings and handles are connected to the sides of the layer of fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Andrew Kossoff, Allen Rodriguez, Dave Huntoon
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Publication number: 20160324701Abstract: An accessory clamp and method thereof for receiving and engaging a portion of a structural member are disclosed. The clamp can include a main body, a handle pivotally connected to the main body at a pivot point, in which the handle can comprise a distal portion that is distal from the pivot point, and the distal portion includes a distal inner portion having a cam surface that extends outwardly from the distal inner portion. When the handle is rotated down into a locked position, the main body and the handle form a receiving area therewithin configured to receive and engage the portion of the structural member, and in the receiving area, the main body can comprise a receiving surface and a side surface that are each configured to receive and engage the portion of the structural member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Ferno-Washington, Inc.Inventors: Alan Cambridge, Gavin Broadley
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Publication number: 20160324702Abstract: A modular approach to mounting medical equipment on evacuation litters employs litter engagement members of various configuration and a plurality of rail members all having the same sectional profile. The rail members can be mounted to a variety of connectors and auxiliary pieces such that equipment supporting structures can be built on a patient bearing litter without sacrificing access to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
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Publication number: 20160324703Abstract: The invention relates to a system for coupling an auxiliary element to a wheelchair, said auxiliary element being of the type used to convert a wheelchair into a chair in the form of a tricycle or similar, said system comprising a coupling bar for coupling an auxiliary element and a coupling accessory for coupling an auxiliary element, such that the means for coupling the coupling bar can be fitted into the coupling accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Pablo Alejandro BACH CASTILLO
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Publication number: 20160324704Abstract: A basket assembly for a wheelchair is described herein. The basket assembly can include a basket and a mounting assembly coupled to the basket. The basket can include a base panel having at least one bracket coupling feature, a rear panel and a front panel coupled to the base panel, and a left side panel and a right side panel coupled to the base panel, the rear panel, and the front panel. The mounting assembly can include a main portion having a first end, a second end, and at least one basket coupling feature disposed between the first end and the second end. The mounting assembly can also include an elbow coupled to the first end of the main portion, and a wheelchair coupling feature coupled to the elbow, where the wheelchair coupling feature can be configured to couple to a portion of a wheelchair.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Gwendolyn Sue Smith
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Publication number: 20160324705Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device for an auxiliary wheelchair element, said auxiliary element being of the type used to convert a wheelchair into a chair in the form of a tricycle or similar. The device comprises a frame that is connected to the auxiliary element, said frame being formed by bars and two segments with different inclinations. The bars are connected by means for protecting and means for covering the lower limbs and the soles of the feet of a disabled person using a wheelchair with such an auxiliary element, as well as covering and protecting the wheelchair against possible irregularities and/or obstacles on the ground, and additionally ensuring that the auxiliary wheelchair element rests on the ground in the upright position when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Pablo Alejandro BACH CASTILLO
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Publication number: 20160324706Abstract: An articulated patient support apparatus includes upper and lower body support frames hinged together to form a patient support assembly which is hinged to head and foot end supports. One end of the assembly includes a length compensator to enable hinged angulation between the body support frames. Hinge motors are connected between the frames to cause hinged articulation therebetween. One or both of the body support frames has a body slide assembly mounted thereon to enable part of a patient's body to move linearly along the particular body support frame by operation of a slide motor to compensate for hinged articulation of the frames. The hinge motors and slide motor have encoders interfaced to a controller to digitally coordinate sliding movement with hinging articulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
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Publication number: 20160324707Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a patient support apparatus includes a mattress having an air bladder system configured to sense pressure levels along the mattress surface and perform unloading of mattress areas corresponding to specific patient body areas to relief loading to the area, and to perform unloading independently or in combination with lateral rotation. The air bladder system may include a support bladder system and a rotation bladder system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Charles A Lachenbruch, Rachel L Williamson, Kathryn Smith, Robert M Zerhusen
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Publication number: 20160324708Abstract: A bed rail organizer device is provided that is supported by the upper surface of a bed rail and acts as a cradle for supporting articles and equipment. The device comprises a first end that comprises one or more cradle pockets adapted for supporting items therein, including personal items or medical equipment. A bed rail strip is disposed opposite of the pockets and along the second end of the device. The bed rail strip comprises an elongated surface having one or more bed rail attachments along the lower surface thereof. Along the upper surface of the bed rail strip are one or more hose clamps, which are adapted to support medical hoses and lines crossing the threshold of the bed. In this manner, the organizer device is suited for supporting medical and personal items from the side rail of the bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Jerry Ellis, John Hibler
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Publication number: 20160324709Abstract: A wheelchair lift mountable to a wheelchair for assisting a person in transferring him or herself on or off a wheelchair is disclosed. The wheelchair lift is attachable to a frame of the wheelchair for supporting a support over a seat of the wheelchair. The wheelchair lift is operative to raise and lower the support and also shift the support left and right to transfer the person on and off the wheelchair.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Julian Alex Decuir, JR.