Patents Issued in March 9, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170065349
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for using a computer system to assist in planning a trajectory (960A, 960B) for a surgical insertion into a skull. The method comprises providing the computer system with a three-dimensional representation of the skull and of critical objects located within the skull, wherein the critical objects comprise anatomical features to be avoided during the surgical insertion. The method further comprises providing the computer system with a target location (770, 970) for the insertion within the skull. The method further comprises generating by the computer system a first set comprising a plurality of entry points, each entry point (760) representing a surface location on the skull, and each entry point (760) being associated (2D) with a trajectory (960A, 960B) from the entry point (760) to the target location (770, 970).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: UCL Business PLC
    Inventors: Sebastien Ourselin, Gergely Zombori, Mark Nowell, Rachel Sparks, John Duncan, Roman Rodionov, Andrew McEvoy, Anna Miserocchi, Beate Diehl, Tim Wehner
  • Publication number: 20170065350
    Abstract: Methods, non-transitory computer readable media, and individualized kinematic knee replacement analysis computing devices that obtains prosthesis data for a selected prosthesis. Anatomical and pathoanatomical data for a specific patient is generated. The anatomical data comprises at least a coronal mechanical lateral distal femoral angle that is specific to the patient. Bone and cartilage resection data is generated based at least in part on the prosthesis data, the anatomical data, and the pathoanatomical data. A recommended three-dimensional knee replacement surgeon plan for the patient, comprising the bone and cartilage resection data for facilitating implantation of the prosthesis in the patient, is output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Alan Dossett, Harold Gene Dossett
  • Publication number: 20170065351
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a planning and navigation method. The planning and navigation method includes obtaining a plurality of images, rendering the plurality of images in three dimensions, automatically segmenting the plurality of images to demarcate a target area, and automatically determining a treatment plan based on the target area. The planning and navigation system also includes obtaining an ultrasound image of a scan plane including the target and obtaining a fiducial image of a fiducial pattern disposed on an ultrasound device using an image capture device on a surgical device. The obtained fiducial image is corrected for lens distortion and a correspondence between the fiducial image and a model image is found. After which a camera pose is a position of the surgical device is transformed to model coordinates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Jason A. Case, Kevin Frank, Casey M. Ladtkow
  • Publication number: 20170065352
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image management in image-guided medical procedures. Some embodiments herein allow a physician to use multiple instruments for a surgery and simultaneously provide image-guidance data for those instruments. Various embodiments disclosed herein provide information to physicians about procedures they are performing, the devices (such as ablation needles, ultrasound transducers or probes, scalpels, cauterizers, etc.) they are using during the procedure, the relative emplacements or poses of these devices, prediction information for those devices, and other information. Some embodiments provide useful information about 3D data sets and allow the operator to control the presentation of regions of interest. Additionally, some embodiments provide for quick calibration of surgical instruments or attachments for surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, Andrei State, Caroline Green, Brian Heaney
  • Publication number: 20170065353
    Abstract: A method, including performing a first registration of a tracking system, which is configured to track a location of a probe within a human body organ, with a baseline coordinate system, and measuring first locations of the probe within the organ following the first registration. First indicators marking the first locations with a first visual effect are presented on an image of the organ, at positions on the image that are determined based on the first registration. After measuring the first locations, a second registration of the tracking system with the baseline coordinate system is performed, and second locations of the probe within the organ following the second registration are measured. Second indicators marking the second locations with a second effect, which is visually distinct from the first effect, are presented on the image of the organ, at positions on the image that are determined based on the second registration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Doron Moshe Ludwin, Eitan Peri, Aharon Turgeman, Avigdor Rosenberg, Menachem Schechter
  • Publication number: 20170065354
    Abstract: A portable surgical robot includes a surgical device and a cart. The surgical device is coupled to the cart. The cart includes a chassis, a mount coupled to the chassis, a carriage pivotally coupled to the mount, and a set of wheels. The carriage includes a first bracket positioned at a first lateral end of the carriage and a second bracket positioned at a second lateral end of the carriage. A first wheel of the set of wheels is coupled to the first bracket and a second wheel of the set of wheels is coupled to the second bracket. The carriage is configured to pivot relative to the mount to prevent at least one of (i) rocking of the portable surgical robot, (ii) fluttering of the first wheel, (iii) fluttering of the second wheel, and (iv) tipping of the portable surgical robot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Shiels, Alan Ross
  • Publication number: 20170065355
    Abstract: A portable surgical robot includes a surgical device and a cart. The surgical device is coupled to the cart. The cart includes a chassis, a frame member, a pair of wheels, and a steering mechanism. The chassis defines a longitudinal axis that extends a length of the cart. The frame member is coupled to the chassis of the cart. The pair of wheels are pivotably coupled to the frame member. The steering mechanism is coupled to the pair of wheels. The steering mechanism is configured to facilitate selectively pivoting the pair of wheels to steer the cart in a plurality of steering modes. The plurality of steering modes include at least one of a fore-and-aft steering mode, a turn-on-axis steering mode, and a lateral steering mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Alan Ross, Paul Shiels
  • Publication number: 20170065356
    Abstract: A command interpreter is in communication with a wireless controller. The command interpreter is configured to identify a reference location of the wireless controller, identify a second location of the wireless controller, and determine, based on the reference location and the second location, a sequence of instrument commands configured to adjust positioning of the instrument device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kamini Balaji, Sean P. Walker, Serena H. Wong, June Park, Richard Henderson
  • Publication number: 20170065357
    Abstract: An instrument device manipulator (IDM) is attached to a surgical arm of a robotic system and comprises a surgical tool holder and an outer housing. The surgical tool holder includes an attachment interface that can secure a surgical tool in a front-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on a face opposite of a proximal extension of the surgical tool) or a back-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on the same face as the proximal extension of the surgical tool). The surgical tool holder may rotate continuously within the outer housing. In a back-mount configuration, the surgical tool holder may have a passage that receives the proximal extension of the tool and allows free rotation of the proximal extension about the rotational axis. A surgical drape separates the IDM and robotic arm from a tool, while allowing electrical and/or optical signals to pass therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Travis Schuh
  • Publication number: 20170065358
    Abstract: A provision system of surgical implants and associated surgical instruments. The invention concerns a provision system (1) of surgical implants intended to be attached on bone bodies of a patient, for example, his forearm, and surgical instruments intended for the implementation of these implants comprising such surgical implants and instruments in packaged form, said system (1) being characterized in that it forms a distribution unit (8) comprising: a plurality of unitary implant holders (9, 10, 11, 12), each containing one single surgical implant, each of said unitary holders (9, 10, 11, 12) containing an implant of different configuration, one single holder (20) of surgical instruments, containing said instruments, which are able to allow the implementation of any one of said surgical implants contained in said plurality of unitary implant holders (9, 10, 11, 12). The provision systems of implants and osteosynthesis surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: IN2BONES
    Inventor: Bertrand Xavier François Gauneau
  • Publication number: 20170065359
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an aseptic medical instrument packaging with supporting peelable flaps; the present invention gets the supporting peelable flaps by adding a material playing a supporting role and harder than the rest parts to the extending part outside a sealing edge of the peeling side of the packaging or adopting a material harder than the rest parts on the extending part outside a sealing edge of the peeling side of the packaging; a groove is carved in the junction between the outer edge of the sealing edge of the peeling side of the packaging; the material playing the supporting role comprises hard plastic, metal and paper. According to the present invention, a soft cover of the packaging is prevented from being inwards curled in the peeling process of the packaging; and when one or two peeling sides exist, the differentiation degree of the peeling side will be increased, such that medical staff can conveniently find the peeling side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Qiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20170065360
    Abstract: An illumination system for providing disposable, sterile illumination includes a surgical instrument that may be manipulated to perform a surgical procedure. A lighting unit is removably coupled to the surgical instrument such that the lighting unit illuminates a work area with respect to the surgical instrument. The lighting unit is sterile such that the lighting unit may be utilized in a sterile environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher Nichols
  • Publication number: 20170065361
    Abstract: A method of controlling a portable information terminal comprises causing the portable information terminal to display first operation screen data which is obtained by wireless communication with a medical diagnostic imaging apparatus and includes graphic data for reception of an operation from an operator and second operation screen data which is read to the portable information terminal and includes graphic data for reception of an operation from the operator, and causing the portable information terminal to generate, in accordance with the operations for the displayed first operation screen data and the displayed second operation screen data, a command signal for causing the medical diagnostic imaging apparatus to execute functions corresponding to the operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Koichiro KURITA
  • Publication number: 20170065362
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method for removing a tattoo through patterned trans-epidermal pigment release includes determining first treatment area of skin of a patient through a primary template including primary apertures, marking the first treatment area of skin of the patient along borders of the primary apertures to outline a grid of primary tegulae, and delivering a tattoo removal fluid to the marked first exposed skin in a first treatment session. The method further includes determining a secondary treatment area through a secondary template including secondary apertures, marking the secondary treatment area along borders of the secondary apertures to outline a grid of secondary tegulae, and delivering a tattoo removal fluid to the secondary tegulae in a second treatment session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Rejuvatek Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy N Turner, Jack H Savage, Jazz J. L. Wilkey
  • Publication number: 20170065363
    Abstract: An instrument device manipulator (IDM) is attached to a surgical arm of a robotic system and comprises a surgical tool holder and an outer housing. The surgical tool holder includes an attachment interface that can secure a surgical tool in a front-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on a face opposite of an elongated body of the surgical tool) or a back-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on the same face as the elongated body of the surgical tool). The surgical tool holder may rotate continuously within the outer housing. In a back-mount configuration, the surgical tool holder may have a passage that receives the elongated body of the tool and allows free rotation of the elongated body about the rotational axis. A surgical drape separates the IDM and robotic arm from a tool, while allowing electrical and/or optical signals to pass therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Travis Schuh, Matthew Reagan Williams, Joseph Daniel Bogusky, David S. Mintz, Alan Yu, Yoichiro Dan
  • Publication number: 20170065364
    Abstract: An instrument device manipulator (IDM) is attached to a surgical arm of a robotic system and comprises a surgical tool holder and an outer housing. The surgical tool holder includes an attachment interface that can secure a surgical tool in a front-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on a face opposite of a proximal extension of the surgical tool) or a back-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on the same face as the proximal extension of the surgical tool). The surgical tool holder may rotate continuously within the outer housing. In a back-mount configuration, the surgical tool holder may have a passage that receives the proximal extension of the tool and allows free rotation of the proximal extension about the rotational axis. A surgical drape separates the IDM and robotic arm from a tool, while allowing electrical and/or optical signals to pass therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Travis Schuh, Joseph Bogusky, Matthew Williams, David S. Mintz, Alan Yu, Gregory Kintz, Yoichiro Dan
  • Publication number: 20170065365
    Abstract: An instrument device manipulator (IDM) is attached to a surgical arm of a robotic system and comprises a surgical tool holder and an outer housing. The surgical tool holder includes an attachment interface that can secure a surgical tool in a front-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on a face opposite of a proximal extension of the surgical tool) or a back-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on the same face as the proximal extension of the surgical tool). The surgical tool holder may rotate continuously within the outer housing. In a back-mount configuration, the surgical tool holder may have a passage that receives the proximal extension of the tool and allows free rotation of the proximal extension about the rotational axis. A surgical drape separates the IDM and robotic arm from a tool, while allowing electrical and/or optical signals to pass therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Travis Schuh
  • Publication number: 20170065366
    Abstract: A medical positioning apparatus including a telescopic member extending between first and second ends and having an adjustable length; a support member for receiving an object; a base member securable to a base; a first joint mechanism movably securing the support member to the first end of the telescopic member; a second joint mechanism including a housing with a top portion directly rotationally connected to the second end of the telescopic member, and at least one side portion directly rotationally connected to the base member and movably securing the base member to the second end of the telescopic member, a locking device operatively connected to the first and second joint mechanisms and the telescopic member, the locking device operable between a locked position and a released position; and a lock activation device to unlock the locking device biased in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Guillaume Chauvette, Charles Sévigny
  • Publication number: 20170065367
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a mechanically-actuated endotracheal tube cleaning device is configured to removably receive a visualization member to provide cleaning of the endotracheal tube under direct visualization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Brad Eugene Vazales, Arthur Bertolero
  • Publication number: 20170065368
    Abstract: A cleaning device for a medical instrument including a flushing chamber, the flushing chamber having a lumen sized and configured to accept a distal end portion of the medical instrument during a cleaning process. The flushing chamber has an inlet port and an outlet port. Proximal and distal sealing members of the flushing chamber seal about the medical instrument when the instrument is inserted into the lumen of the flushing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Zachary Thomas Garvey, John Robert Moberg, Lance Nevala, Lucas Schneider
  • Publication number: 20170065369
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for retrieving an implantable device. An implantable device includes a casing, and a marker coupled to the casing, wherein the marker includes a detectable material encased in a biocompatible material, and wherein the marker facilitates accurately locating and retrieving the implantable device after implantation in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Gene A. Bornzin, Didier Theret, Zoltan Somogyi
  • Publication number: 20170065370
    Abstract: A root canal treatment information apparatus includes circuitry which stores three-dimensional information including information on a root canal of teeth in a storage, the three-dimensional information being acquired by an X-ray CT image capturing device, specify a tooth as a target of interest, generate a tooth image of the tooth, instruct display of the tooth image on a display, generate, based on the three-dimensional information, a root canal extension direction image showing a root canal extension direction along the root canal of the tooth, and instruct display of the root canal extension direction image on the display as overlapping, and in correspondence with, the tooth image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: J. MORITA MFG. CORP.
    Inventor: Teruji NAKAI
  • Publication number: 20170065371
    Abstract: A tool for forming a hump along a substantially flat surface of a dental matrix, Said tool having first and second forming surfaces for urged together to form said hump on said matrix inserted therebetween, said forming surface having one portion part-spherical and another transverse convex arch-shaped project and a flat forming surface extending around of said project, and said second forming surface having one portion part-circular and another transverse concave arch-shaped cavity opposite said project.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: EULER R. FERRER
  • Publication number: 20170065372
    Abstract: An orthodontic appliance that is configured to receive and transmit stimulation to a patient's teeth to enhance movement of such teeth, which includes an aligner that is configured to be fittingly and reversibly applied to a patient's teeth. The aligner includes a first area that is adapted to receive and transmit stimulation to one or more targeted underlying teeth (to enhance movement of the targeted underlying teeth). The aligner also includes a second area that is not adapted to receive and transmit stimulation to one or more non-targeted underlying teeth (or is otherwise adapted to prevent at least some stimulation from being transmitted to non-targeted underlying teeth), to avoid or reduce movement of the non-targeted teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: James Mah
  • Publication number: 20170065373
    Abstract: Tooth-positioning appliances and apparatuses, components, methods, and techniques for producing and using tooth-positioning appliances are provided. An example tooth-positioning appliance for adjusting the position of teeth of a patient includes a tooth-clasping arrangement shaped to secure the orthodontic appliance to at least one tooth and a flexible arrangement connected to the tooth-clasping arrangement. The flexible arrangement is less rigid than the tooth-clasping arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Martin G. Martz, Andrew S. Martz
  • Publication number: 20170065374
    Abstract: A bracket system for orthodontic appliances including a bracket combinatorial library having a plurality of brackets each interchangeably fixedly mountable to each of a plurality of teeth within a dentition group in a dental arch, whereby the plurality of brackets can be configured to provide incremental variation in tipping force moments, in-out force moments, and torqueing force moments over the entire useful range of orthodontic mechanics, allowing an orthodontic practitioner to prescribe a combination of tipping force moments, in-out force moments, and torqueing force moments unique for each tooth in relation to the plurality of teeth of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Brandon Owen
  • Publication number: 20170065375
    Abstract: A method for treating orthodontitis (i.e., gingivitis caused by malpositioned teeth). The process includes evaluating improper morphologies of alveolar bone in the horizontal dimension (i.e., orthodontosis) caused by displaced root(s) of a tooth, uprighting the root of the malpositioned tooth utilizing an orthodontic bracket system thereby causing the alveolar bone to be restored, which in-turn alleviates the orthodontitis. An orthodontic bracket is provided for use with an arch wire to apply corrective forces to a tooth. The bracket includes a vertical member having a slot formed therein for receiving the arch wire and a wide base horizontal member connected to the vertical member. The vertical member is positioned gingivally with respect to the horizontal member. The horizontal member includes opposing first and second ends that extend away from the vertical member and define a pair of spaced-apart wire engaging points engageable with the arch wire during treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: ORALECT LICENSING, LTD.
    Inventor: Anthony D Viazis
  • Publication number: 20170065376
    Abstract: An orthodontic bracket for coupling an archwire having a ligature to a tooth includes a bracket body configured to be mounted to the tooth, the bracket body including an archwire slot opened to one side of the bracket body and adapted to receive the archwire therein. At least two tie wings extend from the bracket body, the at least two tie wings each having a tip region and an under tie wing region, and the under tie wing region is configured to receive the ligature. The under tie wing regions each include a curvature in a plane parallel to a longitudinal axis of the archwire slot and extending in the same direction that the archwire slot opens at a location adjacent an outer end of the under tie wing region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Benjamin Mark Nazeck
  • Publication number: 20170065377
    Abstract: It is disclosed a dental implant (130; 230; 330) for promoting bone growth. The dental implant comprises an elongated implant body having a coronal end portion (131; 231; 331) and an apical end portion (132; 232; 332), at least one external thread (140; 240; 340) and a flute arrangement having a depth. The flute arrangement has at least two helical flutes (150; 250; 350) that spiral in the general direction of said at least one external thread (140; 240; 340). The flutes (150; 250; 350) propagate with a greater lead than said at least one thread (140; 240; 340). The flute arrangement is capable of scraping off and transferring bone debris in the coronal direction of the implant during insertion. It is also disclosed a method of using the dental implant and an implant system according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Jan Hall, Fredrik Kullberg
  • Publication number: 20170065378
    Abstract: A bone reamer used in the internal sinus lifting procedure of dental implantation is disclosed. A working end of the bone reamer includes a reamer body having a cutting edge, and a front end protrusion at the front end of the reamer body with a smooth, round and blunt surface. The diameter of the front end protrusion is smaller than that of the reamer body. During the internal sinus lifting procedure, a pilot drill is used to penetrate the bone lamella at the maxillary sinus floor, continued with the bone reamer of the present invention to enlarge a hole of implantation. As the front end surface of the bone reamer is smooth, round and blunt, the mucous membrane is blocked without being scratched and damaged. The front end protrusion also guides the bone reamer not to shift from a pathway grinded by the pilot drill, for the guiding purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Chunyuan ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20170065379
    Abstract: A method and system for designing a dental appliance for an individual. A 3D model of the individual's features including a portion of their face and arches is displayed on a 3D display. The 3D model includes an augmented reality dental appliance. The 3D model can be manipulated by inputs detected by a motion sensor, a brain-computer interface, both, or other sensors. In response to gestures neural activity, or other inputs, the augmented reality dental appliance or other aspects of the 3D model are modified. The 3D model is updated in response to the modified dental appliance or other changes, and repositioned to provide an updated 3D model. The updated 3D model is displayed on the 3D display. This system and method facilitates modification of the augmented reality dental appliance and observation of the resulting aesthetic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: George Cowburn, Steven Cowburn, Erin Lenore Derraugh
  • Publication number: 20170065380
    Abstract: A method is provided for shaping a custom dental restoration from a preform, wherein the preform comprises a preform body and a preform stem. A method is further disclosed for generating one or more nesting positions for the restoration design within the geometry of the preform body relative to the position of the preform stem. A method is further disclosed for generating machining instructions based on the selected nesting position to optimize machining for chair-side applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: David Leeson, Marco A. Jokada, Vaheh Golestanian Nemargrdi, Hossein Madanipour
  • Publication number: 20170065381
    Abstract: A holding device for a dental blank for clamping the holding device in a power tool, to machine the blank by material removal, has at least one recess to accommodate the blank, and the wall of the recess has a lengthwise groove, in which a fixation element can be moved towards the center of the recess by adjustment elements. A blank arrangement comprising a holding device, as well as one cylindrical or two semi-cylindrical dental blanks, is clamped in the holding device by the adjustment elements and the fixation element. The subject innovation also relates to a method for the height-appropriate positioning of a blank in the holding device according to the subject innovation using a template, and to a method for the production of a dental sintered molded part involving the sintering of the entire dental blank with the milled-out parts contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Roland Schuetz
  • Publication number: 20170065382
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dental furnace comprising a firing hood equipped with a heating device that is movably supported for the opening and closing of the dental furnace relative to a base intended for receiving a dental restoration part, and further comprising a heat detection device that is directed towards an area above the base, in particular towards one or more dental restoration parts, and further comprising a control or regulating device for the dental furnace that is coupled to the heat detection device, wherein the heat detection device is configured as a thermal imaging camera (30) which is directed towards the area above the base while the firing hood (12) is partially or completely opened, and which feeds an at least two-dimensional image in the form of a matrix of the one or more inserted dental restoration parts (60) to the control or regulating device and/or to a muffle (26) that is intended for the generation of the dental restoration parts (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Gottfried Rohner, Rudolf Jussel
  • Publication number: 20170065383
    Abstract: A dental post has fibre-reinforced material with substantially uniformly directed fibers and mountable in a tooth root canal for fixing a dental prosthetic structure on a tooth stump and a method for its fabrication. For improving the light conduction properties within the post, at least a fraction of the fibers conduct light, and includes post a tapered portion extending toward its second end. Some of the fibers extend from the first end of said post to the circumferential surface of the tapered portion. According to a fabrication method of the post a composite structure of uniform cross-section with substantially uniformly directed light conducting fibers in a pultrusion process. At least a portion of the circumferential surface of the composite structure is shaped to provide a tapered portion extending toward the second end of said composite structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Harald NORDIN, Peter NORDIN
  • Publication number: 20170065384
    Abstract: A dental hygiene assembly for cleaning and flossing teeth includes a pad that is infused with a liquid mouthwash. Thus, the pad may be wiped along a set of teeth and a tongue thereby facilitating the pad to clean the set of teeth and the tongue. A string is removably coupled to the pad such that the string may be removed from the pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Jake Hampton
  • Publication number: 20170065385
    Abstract: Dental floss holding and feeding device that has a winding (2) made of dental floss filament (13) that comprises a central opening; a shaft (15) with an axis normal to the plane of the winding (2) and fitted in the opening; a base plate (11) supporting a side of the winding (2) and a closed space in the body (10) for locating the winding (2), furthermore a lead out opening (3) for an end portion of the winding (2); and a cutter (8) arranged across the path of the lead out filament (4) to cut the filament when being suddenly pulled, wherein the winding (2) has a flat, narrow shape compared to the size of its own diameter, the body (10) has a larger plane constituted by the base plate (11); the body (10) has a narrow rear edge (14) to which a cover (20) is attached that can be folded in a position parallel to the base plate (11) and opened by unfolding; an envelope (13) is attached to the base plate (11) that defines the closed inner space, the envelope (13) has an upper surface that is substantially parallel t
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Csaba Hollo
  • Publication number: 20170065386
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an oral-care system is provided. The oral-care system includes an electric toothbrush having a motor, a power source in electrical communication with the motor, and a bristle holder operatively connected to the motor. A display is in data communication with the electric toothbrush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Edward Farrell, Alexander Timothy Chenvainu, Marc Philip Ortins, Vadim Denishenko, Jose Tadeo Vergara De Castro, Peter Hans Rolf Trawinski, Alexander Hilscher, Bert Schrempel, Martin Stratmann, Paul Albert Sagel, Phillip Maurice Braun
  • Publication number: 20170065387
    Abstract: Disclosed is an oral care system, comprising: an oral care implement, comprising: a body comprising a handle and a head at an end of the handle, the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom, and a cavity in the body, the body defining an opening of the cavity; and a plurality of dentifrice-free oral care devices in the cavity, each of the oral care devices comprising an oral care composition comprising an oral care agent. Also disclosed is an oral care device, comprising: a storage portion comprising a sealed vessel having an interior holding an oral care composition comprising an oral care agent; and an applicator connected to the storage portion; wherein the vessel or a seal thereof is breakable to place the interior of the vessel in fluid communication with the applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventor: Kelly Gail DUNCAN
  • Publication number: 20170065388
    Abstract: Provided packaged orthodontic assemblies and methods compressively retain an orthodontic appliance in a container along opposing sides of the appliance adjacent the bonding surfaces of its base. This can be done using a mechanism that limits contact between the appliance and the container while accommodating a substantial range of transverse base dimensions. This engagement mechanism allows an adhesive-coated appliance to be retained in a consistent orientation for convenient dispensing, while limiting potentially adverse interactions between the adhesive and the container. By avoiding loss of the adhesive components during storage, these assemblies and methods can extend shelf life and provide consistent adhesive handling properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Alan F. Conley, John A. Verdouw
  • Publication number: 20170065389
    Abstract: An oral care system that includes an oral care implement and a plurality of oral care strips is disclosed. The oral care implement has a handle, which has an internal cavity and a dispensing aperture forming a passageway into the internal cavity, and a head, which includes at least one oral surface engaging element. The plurality of oral care strips, which may be tooth whitening strips, are stored in the internal cavity, and each of the plurality of oral care strips includes at least one film having an oral care material applied thereto. The dispensing aperture is configured so that the plurality of oral care strips is removable from the internal cavity via the dispensing aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Kelly Gail DUNCAN, Paul Donald CARSE
  • Publication number: 20170065390
    Abstract: The invention relates to a straw comprising a tube (11) extending between a first end (13) and a second end (14) and comprising a stopper (12) placed in the tube near the first end thereof and extending between a first end (17) facing the first end of the tube, and a second end (20) facing the second end of the tube, said stopper and said tube being configured such that, after a liquid substance (22) has come in contact with the stopper via the second end thereof, the stopper blocks the passage of the liquid substance therethrough and is, by pushing on the first end thereof, slidable into the tube toward the second end thereof. Moreover, the stopper comprises, on the side of the second end of the tube, a barrier pad (16) consisting of hydrophobic threads over the entire cross-section of the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Eric SCHMITT, Jean-Charles GORGES
  • Publication number: 20170065391
    Abstract: A device (10) for use within a woman's urethra for obstructing urine outflow when the pressure in the woman's abdomen is at or above a threshold pressure level (IAP1). The device (10) also allows urine outflow when the intra-abdominal pressure is below the threshold pressure level (IAP1). Device (10) includes a flexible tube (15) that is configured to be inserted into a urethra, wherein the tube (15) defines a lumen (14) that has inlet (19) and outlet openings. The tube (15) is configured to receive, conduct and discharge urine. The tube (15) is further configured such that the lumen (14) is at least partially obstructed when the pressure on the urethra surrounding the tube (15) at least meets the threshold pressure (IAP1), and the lumen (14) is more open when the pressure on the urethra surrounding the tube (15) is at a level below a second, lower, threshold pressure (IAP2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Jerrold M. Shapiro, Cheri A. Grantham, Anthony Wong, Jon T. McIntyre, Allison M. Waller
  • Publication number: 20170065392
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a prosthesis comprising a knitted structure made in one piece, in which method a knit (1) comprising a base sheet (2) and a succession of perpendicular folds (3) is produced in a single knitting step, and said knit (1) is then cut on each side of said folds (3) in order to obtain said knitted structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Damien Simons, Alfredo Meneghin
  • Publication number: 20170065393
    Abstract: An implantable medical device having enhanced endothelial migration features, generally comprises: a structural member including a leading edge and a trailing edge interconnected by a third surface region, the leading edge including a second surface region in a generally curvilinear cross-section, and the trailing edge including a fourth surface region in a generally curvilinear cross-section, whereby blood flow over the second surface region generate shear stress at the second surface region without an eddy region in the second surface region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Julio C. Palmaz
  • Publication number: 20170065394
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical implant which is vacuum-packed within an air tight cover material. Further, the present invention relates to a medical device for making a medical implant covered by an air tight cover material, wherein the medical device comprises at least an underpressure generating device and a sealing device, wherein the sealing device is arranged for air tight sealing of the cover material while the medical implant is located within the cover material, wherein the underpressure generating device is coupled or can be coupled with a space which is surrounded by the cover material, and wherein the underpressure generating device and the sealing device are controllable such that after generating a certain underpressure within the space surrounded by the cover material through the underpressure generating device the sealing device is activatable to seal the cover material in an air tight manner to form an air tight protection cover around the medical implant located therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Axel HAVERICH
  • Publication number: 20170065395
    Abstract: Flow control elements can be injectably delivered through a needle (e.g., a fine hypodermic needle) or other tube and deployed into a blood vessel, percutaneously or laparoscopically, to effect the directional blood flow within the vessel. The valve (or other blood flow or occlusion control element) is delivered from outside the blood vessel directly to the chosen site within the blood vessel. The flow control elements are minimally invasive, reducing pain, discomfort and risk to the patient, while reducing the time the procedure takes to perform. In addition, the accuracy of deployment of the valve or other flow control element can be very precisely controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Raanan A. Miller, Arnold Miller
  • Publication number: 20170065396
    Abstract: A method for treating a patient having thrombus includes providing a manipulation device including a housing configured to be supported by the hand of a user and having a distal and proximal end, a drive system disposed within the housing, and configured to rotate a rotation member, an engagement member coupled to the rotation member and configured to be removably coupled to an elongate medical device, an activation member carried by the housing such that it can be operated by at least a portion of the hand of the user when the housing is supported by the hand of the user, the drive system configured to apply motive force to the engagement member, securing an elongate member to the engagement member, introducing at least the distal end of the elongate member into a blood vessel adjacent a thrombus, operating the activation member to cause at least some rotation of the rotation member, which in turn causes at least some rotation of the distal end of the elongate member at or near the thrombus, and aspirating a
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: DAVID M. LOOK, Bradley S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20170065397
    Abstract: An endovascular treatment aiding device is an endovascular treatment aiding device including a flexible shaft; a filter fixed to the shaft such that an opening section is formed in the proximal side, wherein a ring having elastic restoring force is fixed to the opening section, which filter is capable of being opened and closed in an umbrella-like manner, and is in a conical shape having a bottom formed by the ring when the filter is open; and a linear supporting member fixed to the ring and a part of the shaft such that they are connected to each other, which linear supporting member enables closing the filter by application of an external force to the proximal side; wherein coils formed with a radio-opaque material is/are wound around the ring; when the filter is closed, a plurality of mountains pointing toward the distal side and a plurality of valleys pointing toward the proximal side are alternately formed in the ring to form a shape in which the mountains are positioned close to each other, and the vall
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Toray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kanji Inoue, Takahiro Yagi, Masaki Fujita, Koji Kadowaki, Kazuhiro Tanahashi
  • Publication number: 20170065398
    Abstract: An endoprosthesis has an expanded state and a contracted state, the endoprosthesis includes a stent having an inner surface defining a lumen, having an outer surface, and defining a plurality of apertures through the outer surface, wherein the apertures are arranged in a micropattern; and a coating (e.g., polymeric coating) attached to the outer surface of the stent. The coating includes a base and a tissue engagement portion including a second surface facing outwardly from the stent, the tissue engagement portion including a structure that defines a plurality of holes extending inwardly from the second surface toward the base. The holes are arranged in a micropattern. When the endoprosthesis is expanded to the expanded state in a lumen defined by a vessel wall, the structure applies a force that may reduce stent migration by creating an interlock between the vessel wall and the endoprosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: WILLIAM BERTOLINO, LAURA ELIZABETH FIRSTENBERG, CLAIRE M. MCLEOD, ANDREA LAI, SANDRA LAM, SHANNON TAYLOR