Patents Issued in June 8, 2017
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Publication number: 20170156904Abstract: The present invention relates to an occluder (100), comprising a meshed occlusion body (I) provided with a cavity (103), and a proximal hub (2), as well as a locking member (10) and a stopping member (13) both of which are located in the cavity (103). The distal end of the locking member (10) is connected to the distal end of the occlusion body (1). The stopping member (13) is disposed at the proximal end of the locking member (10). The proximal occluder head (2) is provided with a locking hole (15) in communication with the cavity (103). The radial size of the stopping member (13) is slightly larger than the diameter of the locking hole (15). The radial size of the locking member (10) is smaller than the diameter of the locking hole (15), and at least one of the proximal occluder head (2) and the stopping member (13) is an elastic member. An occlusion device comprises the occluder (100), a hollow delivery mechanism (200) and a traction member (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiangdong LIU, Xianmiao CHEN, Xiang FU, Jie CHEN
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Publication number: 20170156905Abstract: A stent device delivery system and method of making. The stent device delivery system includes a stent device and an outer sheath overlaying the stent device in a radially compact, delivery configuration of the stent device. The outer sheath may include a first layer of polymeric material and a reinforcement layer of polymeric material that are laminated together.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jurgen Dorn, Markus Forster, Daniel Dietrich
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Publication number: 20170156906Abstract: A handle for delivering, from a distal end of a catheter, a stent positioned within a sheath. The handle comprises an upper rack fixed to the handle and an upper distal block moveable along the upper rack and defining a pawl configured to permit only proximal movement in relation to the upper rack, further including an upper proximal block moveable along the upper rack and defining a pawl configured to permit only proximal movement in relation to the upper rack. The handle includes a lower rack configured to slide proximally and, alternatingly, distally in relation to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventor: Michael Green
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Publication number: 20170156907Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for activating brown adipose tissue with targeted substance delivery. Generally, the methods and devices can activate BAT to increase thermogenesis, e.g., increase heat production in the patient, which over time can lead to weight loss and/or improved metabolic function. In one embodiment, a chemical configured to stimulate nerves that activate the BAT and/or to stimulate brown adipocytes directly can be delivered to a patient, thereby increasing thermogenesis in the BAT and inducing weight loss and/or improved metabolic function through energy expenditure. The chemical can be delivered to the patient locally and/or systemically to stimulate the nerves and/or the brown adipocytes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Jason L. Harris, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Dwight Henninger, James W. Voegele, Lee M. Kaplan, Nicholas Stylopoulos
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Publication number: 20170156908Abstract: Devices and methods described include a flow reduction device adapted and configured for use within the duodenum of a mammal having a spine, a first atraumatic feature, a second atraumatic feature, and a flow reduction element having a proximal end, a distal end, an interior portion, an exterior portion and a variable porosity between the proximal end and the distal end. One aspect of the device includes a spine having a proximal end and a distal end, an atraumatic feature positioned on at least one of the proximal end and the distal end of the spine, and a flow reduction element positioned along the spine and having a variable porosity along its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: James T. McKINLEY, Zhenyong KECK, Fiona M. SANDER
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Publication number: 20170156909Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and devices for inflating and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, monitoring, and retrieving the same are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Neil R. Drake, Antonio C. Llevares, Eleanor McCarthy
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Publication number: 20170156910Abstract: A joint support adjustable device is provided, including a base, two connecting members and a positioning mechanism. The base has a center and two side walls distanced from and corresponding to each other, and at least one said side wall is formed with a plurality of toothed recesses. Each said connecting member is for being connected with a human limb. The positioning mechanism has a fixation member disposed between the two side walls and at least one adjusting mechanism connected with the base, each said adjusting mechanism has a positioning assembly for being operated from outside and movable about the center, at least one of the positioning assembly and the fixation member is magnetic to attract the other so that the positioning assembly has a tendency to move toward the center.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: MENG-CHUN WANG
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Publication number: 20170156911Abstract: A spinal orthosis has an elongate and substantially rigid spinal frame having upper, middle and lower portions, and a lumbar assembly connected to the lower portion of the spinal frame. A strap assembly secures to an upper portion of the spinal frame and is adjustably secured to the lumbar assembly. An elastic strap has a first end secured to the spinal frame and a second end adjustably securing to the lumbar assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Nina BAKKEN, Bjorn OMARSSON, Harry Duane ROMO, Jeff NEMETH
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Publication number: 20170156912Abstract: A particle filled neck brace is used for immobilizing the neck of a patient and includes a single handedly operable vacuum hand pump disposed on the neck brace, which pump is communicated to the interior of the neck brace. After the neck brace is secured around the neck of the patient, the vacuum hand pump is manipulated to remove air from the neck brace to form a rigid mold about the patient's neck. The vacuum hand pump has a one way directional valve so that the neck brace remains in a rigid configuration for as long as the neck brace is applied to the patient. The vacuum hand pump also includes a plurality of springs which assist the user in completing a vacuum pump cycle. To release the neck brace, the user opens a release valve which allows ambient air to refill the neck brace and increase its flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Steve Islava
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Publication number: 20170156913Abstract: A particle filled neck brace is used for immobilizing the neck and chin of a patient and includes a vacuum pump disposed on the neck brace, which pump is communicated to the interior of the neck brace. After the neck brace is secured around the neck and chin of the patient, the vacuum pump is manipulated to remove air from the neck brace to form a rigid mold about the patient's neck and chin. The vacuum pump has a one way directional valve so that the neck brace remains in a rigid configuration for as long as the neck brace is applied to the patient. The neck brace also specifically forms a rigid mold over the patient's chin so as to immobilize the patient as well as to provide a comfortable fit without inducing further stress onto the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Steve Islava
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Publication number: 20170156914Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide an under-the-arm support for a sling device. The under-the-arm support includes a strap portion that is wrapped around a portion of a user's torso, including under the user's arm. One or more slide mechanisms are associated with the strap portion. The slide mechanism(s) are slideably coupled to a shoulder strap of the sling device, and have freedom to move with respect to the shoulder strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Therapeutic Dimensions, Inc.Inventor: James Talley Abel
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Publication number: 20170156915Abstract: A surgical restraint device includes an elongate strap member having a widened pad end and an attachment end. An adhesive layer is affixed to one side of the widened pad end that is formed of a hypoallergenic material for selective engagement to skin of a patient. A peel-off layer releasably covering the adhesive layer to selectively expose the adhesive layer before use. At least one aperture formed in the attachment end accepts engagement to a hooking member presented on a surgical patient support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Concepto LLCInventor: Sambhu Choudhury
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Publication number: 20170156916Abstract: A device for controlling blood flow through a vein is provided. The device includes a device body configured for implantation in or around the vein. The device body is capable of reducing flow through the vein in response to an increase in tissue pressure around the vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Eitan Konstantino, Tanhum Feld, Li Min Koh, Steve Wiesner
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Publication number: 20170156917Abstract: An ostomy pouch replacement device is provided to allow ostomates with a surgically created stoma to collect, contain and dispose of bodily fluids during frequent hygienic maintenance. The device is customizable to each ostomate's unique stoma diameter and provides a disposable waste receptacle designed to have a hollow absorbent section and a solid absorbent section for sanitary, discreet and odorless disposal of both urine and excrement. The device preferably consists of a disposable waste receptacle that may be positioned over the stoma and further includes an absorbent inner material for capturing any waste that may be discharged, a push cap for pressing the absorbent material to the stoma, a cap or plug for sealing the device after use, and a collar stand for pressing an adhesive wafer to the skin and for holding the assembled device in an upright position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Liney Guidry, Theresa Johnson, Reed Johnson
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Publication number: 20170156918Abstract: An expandable collecting bag is provided. The collecting bag can be used in an ostomy appliance and has a cap portion and an expandable portion. The expandable portion is folded inside the cap portion with the outer surfaces facing each other. The cap portion is folded over and envelopes the expandable portion with the inner surfaces facing each other. A method for producing a collecting bag is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: COLOPLAST A/SInventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Mads Hindhede Svanegaard, Annalie Marie Rikovitz Joergensen, Hans Falleboe
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Publication number: 20170156919Abstract: An outlet (4) for a pouch (1) in a urostomy appliance is provided. The outlet has a valve with a valve housing (5) and a valve stem (6) that is movable in the longitudinal direction with respect to the valve housing. In a position of the valve stem, the stem can freely rotate with respect to the valve housing, so as to prevent kink and obstructions in a tube connecting the valve with a collecting bag. A urostomy appliance with an outlet is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Erik Lund Jepsen, Kamilla Grove Sund
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Publication number: 20170156920Abstract: An ostomy pouching system comprises a fixing plate and a bag having an opening, the fixing plate comprising a central hole for receipt of a stoma, a base layer bearing a first major surface and formed of a flexible tacky material and an upper layer bearing the second major surface and formed of a material that is harder than the base layer. The central hole has a perimeter that is smaller than a perimeter of a stoma, in which at least a portion of the first major surface that surrounds the central hole comprises a resiliently deformable region capable of stretching to form a neck region that in use conforms to a sidewall of the stoma when the stoma protrudes through the central hole. The system comprises a belt for attaching the fixing plate to the patient's body, the belt having a central hole configured to receive a stoma and a surrounding surface configured to abut the fixing plate with the base layer disposed against one face of the belt and the upper layer disposed against an opposite face of the belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: University of LimerickInventors: Rhona Hunt, Kevin KELLEHER, Leon Michael CAVANAGH
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Publication number: 20170156921Abstract: A mandible support device comprising a structural member comprising a support component and an adhesive component. The support component is configured to extend from the head or face above the mandible to the region of the gonial angle, or from the gonial angle on a first side of a face to the gonial angle on a second side of a face, across the premaxilla region of the face. The adhesive component is configured such that the structural member can be temporarily attached to the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Mark R. BRINKER, Jeffrey C. LONDON, Barry W. RABORN
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Publication number: 20170156922Abstract: A device for stimulating control of stutter. The device includes a moving-sensation part, a portion of which is arranged to contact a user of the device, which is configured to exert a tactile sensation of moving over the user body in a continuous pattern, for helping users to control their flow of speech.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Oshrat Cohen
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Publication number: 20170156923Abstract: Methods systems and apparatus are set forth herein. There is provided in one embodiment determining one or more body physiological parameter of a patient based on one or more input; and controlling a heating system for warming the patient based on a result of the determining.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Yogen Vishwas UTTURKAR, Ernst Wolfgang STAUTNER, Pradeep SALAPAKKAM, Bryan WHALEN
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Publication number: 20170156924Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive sheet for cooling which preferably maintains a cooling effect utilizing the heat of vaporization of water and can exert a persistent high cooling effect. The adhesive sheet for cooling a hydrous polymer gel (A) and a fiber sheet (B) laminated thereon: the hydrous polymer gel (A) having a moisture content of 65% by mass or more and 95% by mass or less, the fiber sheet (B) having a thickness of 0.001 mm or more and 1 mm or less, a basis weight of 3 g/m2 or more and 70 g/m2 or less, and a water absorbency test value of from 1 to 16,000 seconds; wherein the adhesive sheet has an amount of moisture of 585 g/m2 or more and 1,700 g/m2 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Yosuke OBATA, Takashi KODATE
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Publication number: 20170156925Abstract: An ocular fixation device includes a body configured to be placed on an eye. The ocular fixation device also includes multiple twist picks configured to be turned to secure the body to the eye and to release the body from the eye. The body includes connection points on which a surgical tool is mountable on the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Jack C. Griffis, III, David G. Ozinga
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Publication number: 20170156926Abstract: An eye treatment positions a mask device over first and second eyes. A posterior side of the mask device is proximate to the face and the anterior side is distal from the face. The mask device includes an outer wall extending between the anterior and posterior sides and defining a chamber extending across the first and second eyes. The anterior side includes a first transmission region that allows a photoactivating light for the first eye to be delivered into a first section of the chamber positioned over the first eye. The anterior side includes a second transmission region that allows a photoactivating light for the second eye to be delivered into the second section positioned over the second eye. The system includes at least one gas source storing a gas that is different than ambient air. The system includes a gas delivery system that delivers the gas into the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Marc D. Friedman, Desmond Adler
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Publication number: 20170156927Abstract: A free jet dosage system serves for administering a fluid into an eye. The free jet dosage system includes a micropump having an inlet and an outlet, the micropump being configured to transfer the fluid from the inlet to the outlet and to dispense the fluid at the outlet to the eye as a free jet. The free jet dosage system further includes a sensor configured to sense the eye and to controller a control, and a micropump, wherein the controller is configured to activate the micropump as soon as the eye is sensed by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Martin RICHTER, Axel WILLIE, Christian WALD
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Publication number: 20170156928Abstract: A force-sensing tool includes a tool shaft that has a proximal end and a distal end, a flexure section attached at a first end to the distal end of the tool shaft, a tool tip operatively connected to the flexure section such that axial forces applied to the tool tip are coupled primarily to a first portion of the flexure section and transverse forces applied to the tool tip are coupled primarily to a second portion of the flexure section, an axial force sensor coupled to the first portion of the flexure section, and a transverse force sensor coupled to the second portion of the flexure section. The axial force sensor responds to axial forces applied to the tool tip substantially independently of the transverse forces applied to the tool tip under a designed operating range of forces, and the transverse force sensor responds to transverse forces applied to the tool tip substantially independently of the axial forces applied to the tool tip under the designed operating range of forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Xingchi He, Iulian Iordachita, Russell H. Taylor, James T. Handa, Peter L. Gehlbach
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Publication number: 20170156929Abstract: Systems and methods for removing an epithelial layer disposed over a stromal layer in a cornea irradiate a region of the epithelial layer with a pulsed beam of ablative radiation. The ablative radiation is scanned to vary the location of the beam within the region in accordance with a pulse sequence. The pulse sequence is arranged to enhance optical feedback based on a tissue fluorescence of the epithelial layer. The penetration of the epithelial layer is detected in response to the optical feedback. The use of scanning with the pulse sequence arranged to enhance optical feedback allows large areas of the epithelium to be ablated such penetration of the epithelial layer can be detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Mark E. Arnoldussen, Jonathan Wong, Benjamin A. Logan, Leander Zickler
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Publication number: 20170156930Abstract: A steerable laser probe may include an actuation structure, a nosecone fixed to the actuation structure by one or more links and one or more link pins, a housing tube having a first housing tube portion with a first stiffness and a second housing tube portion with a second stiffness, and an optic fiber disposed in the housing tube and the actuation structure. A compression of the actuation structure may be configured to gradually curve the housing tube and the optic fiber. A decompression of the actuation structure may be configured to gradually straighten the housing tube and the optic fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Katalyst Surgical, LLCInventors: Gregg D. Scheller, Matthew N. Zeid
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Publication number: 20170156931Abstract: By adapting femtosecond micromachining approaches developed in hydrogels, we can perform Intra-tissue Refractive Index Shaping (IRIS) in biological tissues. We reduced femtosecond laser pulse energies below the optical breakdown thresholds to create grating patterns that are associated with a change in the refractive index of the tissue. To increase two-photon absorption, we used a two (or more)-photon-absorbing chromophore.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Wayne H. Knox, Krystel R. Huxlin, Li Ding
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Publication number: 20170156932Abstract: Disclosed are earplugs capable of providing a good feel when worn, buffering external impact, and blocking noise or controlling the volume of the noise coming in from the outside. The earplugs comprise: a main body having a small cross-sectional part and an extended part; and an ear pad, which is mounted on the outer circumferential surface of the small cross-sectional part, comes into contact with the inner circumferential surface of an ear canal when worn in an ear, and blocks the gap between the outer circumferential surface of the small cross-sectional part and the inner circumferential surface of the ear canal, the earplugs also comprising a flexible part, which is installed between the small cross-sectional part and the extended part and allows the adjustment of the position of the extended part with respect to the small cross-sectional part.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Seung Ho CHAE, Eui Jin LEE
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Publication number: 20170156933Abstract: Hearing protection devices, e.g., push-to-fit earplugs, having a tip cavity in the sound attenuating body and methods of manufacturing the hearing protection devices are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey L. HAMER, Kenneth F. TEETERS, Ravi THOMAS
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Publication number: 20170156934Abstract: A surgical portal apparatus includes a sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end that extends along a longitudinal axis, and a surgical tape. The sleeve includes an inner wall defining an internal longitudinal passageway dimensioned for permitting passage of a surgical object therethrough and an outer wall configured for positioning against tissue. The inner and outer walls define at least a partial annular space therebetween, the annular space being in fluid communication with an opening in the outer wall. The surgical tape includes a body portion retained within the annular space of the sleeve and a leading tab extendable through the opening in the outer wall of the sleeve. The surgical tape has a first surface and a second surface, each of the first and second surfaces having at least one of tissue reactive functional groups and self-reactive functional groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Timothy Sargeant, Arpan Desai, Joshua Stopek, Atu Agawu, Saumya Banerjee, Frank Viola
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Publication number: 20170156935Abstract: A manufacturing method of a microstructure includes providing a patch manufacturing sheet formed in a state in which a bottom layer is exposed on an upper part thereof; providing the patch manufacturing sheet on a first process substrate and a second process substrate; spotting a viscous composition at a plurality of positions spaced apart from each other on the bottom layer of the patch manufacturing sheet provided on only the first process substrate, or provided on both of the first process substrate and the second process substrate; contacting the patch manufacturing sheet provided on the second process substrate or the viscous composition to the viscous composition spotted on the patch manufacturing sheet provided on the first process substrate; moving relatively the second process substrate with respect to the first process substrate to stretch the viscous composition and to coagulate the stretched viscous composition; and cutting the coagulated viscous composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: RAPHAS Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hong Kee KIM, Jung Dong KIM, Jung Hyun BAE, Yang Gi LEE, So Hyun PARK, Do Hyeon JEONG
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Publication number: 20170156936Abstract: A method including: placing at least one elastic member stretchable in the carrying direction so that at least one elastic member extends in base portions of each continuous portion located at the same positions in the carrying direction as protruding portions or in the protruding portions; and intermittently folding the divided non-woven fabrics so that the elastic member is sandwiched between the base portions and the protruding portions and so that layered portions are formed, each layered portion including a protruding portion laid on a base portion adjacent to the protruding portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Toyoshi UMEBAYASHI
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Publication number: 20170156937Abstract: A method including the steps of: applying an adhesive on an elastic member extending in a carrying direction; sandwiching the elastic member between two sheets of continuous non-woven fabric having a pair of side edge portions extending in the carrying direction, and bonding together the two sheets of continuous non-woven fabric along parts of a middle portion between the pair of side edge portions via the adhesive applied on the elastic member so that the two sheets of continuous non-woven fabric are laid on each other, thereby producing a continuous member; and thermally welding together the two sheets of continuous non-woven fabric along the pair of side edge portions, which are closer to edges of the continuous member than the middle portion bonded by the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Toyoshi UMEBAYASHI
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Publication number: 20170156938Abstract: A tampon pledget is made by assembling one or more pads in a pad compression configuration, radially compressing the pad compression configuration in a traverse direction into a cylindrical form, and axially compressing the cylindrical form in a direction along a vertical axis to form the tampon pledget. In one embodiment, the axial compression is performed as a pressure is applied to at least one of a first and a second end of the cylindrical form. In one aspect of the present invention, the formed tampon pledget has an absorbent capacity as measured by the syngyna test of between about 6.0 grams to 9.0 grams and a density of about 0.4603 grams/cubic centimeter. In another aspect of the invention, the formed tampon pledget has an absorbent capacity as measured by the syngyna test of between about 9.0 grams to 12.0 grams and a density of about 0.4755 grams/cubic centimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Keith J Edgett, Frank Glaug, Robert T Jorgensen, Eugene P Doughtery
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Publication number: 20170156939Abstract: The invention relates to an absorbent article having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension and comprising a distribution system with a fibrous web and a layer of non-consolidated fibers deposited on at least a part of the fibrous web, wherein the longitudinal portions of the fibrous web are at least partially folded over onto the layer of non-consolidated fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Andrea PERI
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Publication number: 20170156940Abstract: The invention relates to an absorbent article having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension and comprising a distribution system with a fibrous web and a layer of non-consolidated fibers deposited on a central part of the fibrous web, wherein first and second longitudinal side portions of the fibrous web do not comprise non-consolidated fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Andrea PERI
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Publication number: 20170156941Abstract: An absorbent article comprising first and second belts. The article may comprise a center chassis that comprises barrier leg cuffs extending laterally outward of a backsheet in the crotch region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Sarah Marie WADE, Kaoru ISHIHARA
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Publication number: 20170156942Abstract: A disposable absorbent article may comprise a core comprising pockets of superabsorbent polymer formed between the areas of attachment, the pockets comprising superabsorbent polymer. The disposable absorbent article may also have an abdominal stretch panel attached to an exterior surface of the backsheet in one or a combination of the front and back waist regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Gary Dean LaVON, Thomas HENRICH, Kevin Michael SMITH
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Publication number: 20170156943Abstract: An incontinence guard, or diaper, is provided which comprises a girdle portion and a waste containment portion. The girdle comprises at least one flap having means to releasably secure itself to an outward-facing side of the waste containment portion and is moreover elastic so as to forcibly secure the waste containment portion around a wearer's waist. In use, a soiled waste containment portion may simply be detached from the girdle and replaced with a clean waste containment portion while the girdle remains secured around the wearer's waist. Alternatively, only a portion of the waste containment portion may be detatched from the girdle to permit changing of the soiled absorbent layer alone. This avoids a need to place the wearer in a lying position, or otherwise require the wearer to meaningfully cooperate, such as by responsively articulating from his hips and knees, when a caregiver undertakes to replace soiled incontinence guards.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Sangeeta Muthu
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Publication number: 20170156944Abstract: An absorbent article includes a concave groove formed in an absorbent body; and a highly compressed portion formed at a bottom surface of the concave groove, wherein the highly compressed portion includes a first emboss formed by a pattern in which a unit section, obtained by sectioning the concave groove in a longitudinal direction, is repeatedly positively inverted in a longitudinal direction, the first emboss being formed by extending in a width direction while inclining in the longitudinal direction to cross from a side end to the other side end of the concave groove in the unit section, and a second emboss formed along the concave groove at side edge portions, that are opposite of protruding portions of the first emboss that protrude outwardly in the width direction, respectively, and wherein the first emboss and the second emboss are provided to be apart from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Junta TAGOMORI
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Publication number: 20170156945Abstract: The wearing article has front and rear waist regions and a crotch region wherein a first waist region as one of the front and rear waist regions includes an outer layer sheet located on non-skin-facing surface, an inner layer sheet located on the inner side compared to the outer layer sheet and an interlayer sheet interlaid between the inner and outer layer sheets and having a decorative element being visually recognizable from the non-skin-facing surface side of the outer layer sheet and the outer layer sheet is nonwoven fabrics formed from crimped conjugated fibers and a brightness value of the inner layer sheet is higher than a brightness value of the outer layer sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Tetsuya HASHIMOTO, Tetsuo OKUBO, Huanhuan CHEN
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Publication number: 20170156946Abstract: A sanitary napkin includes: a substrate having a base layer and an absorbent body mounted on the base layer, and defining a longitudinal direction (X) and a width direction (Y) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (X); and at least one absorbing unit including a plurality of connecting portions connected to the absorbent body and spaced apart among one another in the longitudinal direction (X), an absorbing portion extending in the longitudinal direction (X) and connected to the connecting portions, and a plurality of cotton fluffs disposed on the absorbing portion. The absorbent body, the connecting portions and the absorbing portion cooperatively define a plurality of aerated channels extending in the width direction (Y).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Yuan-Cheng CHIEN
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Publication number: 20170156947Abstract: The invention provides an absorbent article for personal hygiene such as a diaper or training pant having a front edge and a back edge. In particular the present invention concerns, An absorbent article such as a diaper or training pant, the absorbent article having a front edge and a rear edge, a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the article, the article having a length L as measured along the longitudinal axis from the front edge to the back edge, the absorbent article having an absorbent core including a first core layer and a second core layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Juan Esquerra, Andreas Stephanus Lambertus Messerschmidt, Florian Philip Rousselange
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Publication number: 20170156948Abstract: A disposable absorbent article that includes a frangible bonding agent for maintaining the absorbent article in a predetermined configuration. The frangible bonding agent may be disposed on a fastening system in order to maintain one or more portions of the fastening system in a particular position during manufacturing but still provide an easy-to-open fastener when used by a consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Ebrahim REZAI, JAY TAO, Stephen Joseph LANGE, Mark James KLINE, James David LANDGREBE, Jeromy Thomas RAYCHECK
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Publication number: 20170156949Abstract: A disposable absorbent article worn about the lower torso of a wearer includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates the process of fitting the absorbent article to the wearer by providing an apparent visual and physical indication when the article is not properly fitted. The apparent visual and physical indication includes a detectable distortion of the waist opening, the leg openings or both the waist opening and the leg openings. The detectable distortion includes at least one serviceable indicium disposed on a portion of the waist opening or leg opening or both that becomes flipped in towards an inner surface of the article or flipped out towards the outer surface of the article when the article is not properly fitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Lisa Jane GOODLANDER, Donald Carroll ROE
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Publication number: 20170156950Abstract: An emergency lighting and first aid storage device for storage of emergency lighting and first aid materials includes a panel that is rigid. A plurality of compartments is coupled to a front of the panel. Each compartment is differentially configured for storage of emergency lighting and first aid materials. A coupler is coupled to the panel. The coupler is configured to couple the panel to a vertical substrate. A plurality of hooks is coupled to the front proximate to a bottom of the panel. The hooks are configured for hanging of keys and key sets from the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Walter Colvin, SR., Cindy Colvin
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Publication number: 20170156951Abstract: The present invention relates to a chassis for vehicle, comprising: a rigid frame, a pair of side wheels in a parallel configuration, a steerable front wheel, a steerable rear wheel, at least one electric motor, wherein at least one of said front wheel or rear wheel is connected to and driven by the at least one electric motor, and wherein said front and rear wheels are mutually connected through a turning mechanism arranged to turn said front and rear wheels simultaneously and synchronously between a middle position in which the axles of the front and rear wheels are substantially parallel with the axles of side wheels, and left or right positions, in which the axles of the front and rear wheels are substantially perpendicular to the axles of the side wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Bendt IPR ApSInventor: Mads BENDT
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Publication number: 20170156952Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a wheelchair configured to reposition an occupant between a lowered and a raised position. The wheelchair can include a frame, a seat moveable relative to the frame, a drive wheel, and one or more pairs of arm assemblies. The arm assembly includes a wheel configured to move from a first spatial location when the wheel chair is operating on flat, level ground to a second spatial location that is different than the first spatial location. Arm limiters that can selectively engage the arm assembly dependent on the position of the arm assembly and surface conditions of ground and can limit the range of motion of the arm assembly and sometimes other operational aspects of the chair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: James P. Mulhern, Stephen J. Antonishak
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Publication number: 20170156953Abstract: Drifting karts in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described that include a front wheel drive train and rear caster wheels that can be dynamically engaged to induce and control drift during a turn. One embodiment of the invention includes a chassis to which a steering column is mounted, where the steering column includes at least one front steerable wheel configured to be driven by an electric motor, a battery housing mounted to the chassis, where the battery housing contains a controller and at least one battery, wiring configured to provide power from the at least one battery to the electric motor, two caster wheels mounted to the chassis, where each caster wheel is configured to rotate around a rotational axis and swivel around a swivel axis, and a hand lever configured to dynamically engage the caster wheels to induce and control drift during a turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Ali Kermani