Patents Issued in June 22, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170172747
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to design methods for design of an individually customized implant, based on a 3D virtual model of an implant. The design method comprises identifying a damage area, presenting a virtual 3D view of said identified damage area, creating a 3D virtual implant comprising virtually placing in said 3D view a shape, wherein the area of the shape covers or partly covers said identified damage area, producing an implant based on said created 3D virtual implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Episurf IP-Management AB
    Inventors: Nina BAKE, Richard LILLIESTRÅLE, Manuel OTERO QUEVEDO
  • Publication number: 20170172748
    Abstract: A prosthesis system (100) of the present invention includes a monoblock stem extension (10) comprising a proximal portion (20) having a first neutral axis (20a); and a distal portion (30) defined by a longitudinal cylindrical shaft (31) having a second neutral axis (30a), wherein the second neutral axis (30a) is parallel and offset by a distance a from the first neutral axis (20a): and an eccentric bushing (50) arranged coaxial around the cylindrical shaft (31) of the monoblock stem extension (10), the eccentric bushing (50) comprising an external cylindrical shaft (51) having a third neutral axis (51a); and an internal cylinder (53) having a fourth neutral axis (50a) that is substantially co-linear with the second neutral axis (30a) of the monoblock stem extension (10), wherein the third neutral axis (5 1 a) is parallel and offset by a distance ? from the fourth neutral axis (50a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Exactech, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, Luis Alvarez
  • Publication number: 20170172749
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are knee replacement systems for replacing the articular surface of a distal femur. The systems include one or more unicompartmental components, namely patellofemoral, lateral condylar and medial condylar components. The components are configured such that when engaged to the femur the peripheries thereof do not cross specific locations and/or regions of the femur, namely the intercondylar notch and condylopatellar notch. The patellofemoral components described herein preferably have an extension portion extending posteriorly from a posterior periphery thereof towards an intercondylar notch of the femur without contacting the intercondylar notch of the femur when the patellofemoral component is engaged to the femur. The extension portion preferably extends posteriorly from a posterior periphery of the patellofemoral component towards the condylopatellar notch of the femur without contacting the notch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Wellings, Michael C. Ferko, Stuart L. Axelson, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170172750
    Abstract: An implant, prosthesis and method of use are described. The implant comprises an articulation component having a bearing surface and a reverse surface arranged to couple to a proximal neck portion of an arthroplasty implant coupled to a bone. A collar is arranged to couple to the reverse surface of the articulation component. The collar defines a neck hole arranged to pass around the coupling between the articulation component and the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty implant. The collar and the articulation component comprise complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues. The prosthesis comprises the implant and an arthroplasty implant having a distal portion arranged to be coupled to an end of a long bone and a proximal neck portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: ANDERS EKELUND, SYLVAIN GAUTHIER
  • Publication number: 20170172751
    Abstract: A humeral component of a reverse shoulder prosthesis includes a stem part configured for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, the stem part having a stem axis, an epiphyseal part connected to the elongate stem part and having a concave bearing surface defining an epiphyseal axis, and wherein the epiphyseal axis is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: DIDIER PONCET, CECILE NEROT, DIDIER CAPON, LUDWIG SEEBAUER, ANDERS EKELUND, LIEVEN DE WILDE, MICHAEL WIRTH, DAVID COLLINS, LAURENT LAFOSSE
  • Publication number: 20170172752
    Abstract: An implant is provided for use in an ankle joint between reconditioned end surfaces established on a distal end of an upper tibia bone and an opposing lower talus bone. The implant comprises a substantially porous rigid component adapted to be anchored against the upper tibia reconditioned end surface and the lower talus reconditioned end surface. The component defining an opening therethrough. An intramedullary nail is configured to pass through the opening in the component when the nail is driven through the talus and into the tibia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Samuel Adams
  • Publication number: 20170172753
    Abstract: An implant couples a first bone of a hand to a second bone of the hand. The implant includes a body that defines a median plane. The body also defines a first joint surface having a first central region that articulates with the first bone. The body further defines a second joint surface having a second central region that articulates with the second bone, and the second central region is disposed on an opposite side of the median plane of the body relative to the first central region. The first and second central regions correspond to profiles of first and second axial segments, respectively, the first and second axial segments are each one of a cylinder, a cone and a torus and are centered on first and second axes, respectively, and the first and second axes, as projected on the median plane, are substantially perpendicular to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Michel Hassler, Philippe Bellemere
  • Publication number: 20170172754
    Abstract: An expandable tube having a substantially semicircular unexpanded shape is inserted into the disc space after the disc material has been removed therefrom. A plurality of expandable lockable rings are passed over this tube in their unexpanded states and positioned along the anterior edge of the endplates. The tube is then expanded, thereby forcing the rings to expand. The rings hold their final expanded configuration via a one-way locking mechanism. Once sufficient distraction is achieved and the rings locked, the tube is collapsed and removed, thereby leaving the expanded, locked rings behind to support the disc space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Frasier, Narendren Renganathan, Glen Presbrey, Michael A. Fisher, John Riley Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20170172755
    Abstract: An interbody system for implanting between vertebrae, the interbody system comprises a cage having a cage body that includes a graft chamber having a volume that receives graft material, a sagittal wall that forms a portion of the graft chamber, and a wall membrane that forms another portion of the graft chamber. The interbody system may comprise an interbody device that includes an aperture that receives a bone fastener, wherein the wall membrane interacts with the bone fastener. The wall membrane may bend as result of a force applied by the bone fastener to a portion of the wall membrane, thereby providing directional support to the bone fastener and/or forcing graft material from the graft chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Jon SUH, Sean SUH
  • Publication number: 20170172756
    Abstract: “A spacer for separating bones of a joint, the spacer includes a first endplate configured to engage a first bone of the joint a second endplate configured to engage a second bone of the joint; and an actuation subassembly comprising a drive nut, a drive screw coupled to the drive nut, and a cam frame coupled to the drive screw, wherein the cam frame is disposed between the first endplate and the second endplate, wherein the cam frame comprises a proximal frame end, a distal frame end, and lateral frame sides, wherein cams disposed on the lateral frame sides selectively engage at least one of the first endplate or the second endplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Kurt Faulhaber
  • Publication number: 20170172757
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one opening oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. The implant body defining a cavity such that a surgical instrument is connectable with the implant body adjacent the cavity and movable relative to the implant body. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Cristian A. Capote
  • Publication number: 20170172758
    Abstract: An interbody device may include a main body and an arm movably connected thereto. The device may have a first end, a second end opposite the first end in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the device, a first side, a second side opposite the first side in a direction of a first transverse axis of the device, a third side, and a fourth side opposite the third side in a direction of a second transverse axis of the device. An overall distance between the first side and the second side may increase along at least a majority of a length of the device in a direction from the first end toward the second end, and an overall distance between the third side and the fourth side may increase along at least a majority of the length in a direction from the second end toward the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: David C. Field, Mitchell Blenden, Hugh F. Smisson, III
  • Publication number: 20170172759
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant may include a superior exterior surface, an inferior exterior surface, a first exterior lateral surface, and a second exterior lateral surface. The first and second exterior lateral surfaces may be substantially transverse to the superior and inferior exterior surfaces. The implant may further include a first curved end wall at a first longitudinal extremity of the body. The first curved end wall may include a bore configured to receive a first shaft of a tool. Additionally, the implant may include a second curved end wall at a second longitudinal extremity of the body and an elongated slot extending from a portion of the first curved end wall to a portion of the first exterior lateral surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: AccelSPINE
    Inventors: Nitin KUKKAR, Jon WING, Jon SUH, Sean SUH
  • Publication number: 20170172760
    Abstract: An expanding implant (10, 10?, 10?) includes a base (12) having a contact surface (14) for contacting a first region of tissue and a displaceable portion. (24) having a contact surface (26) for contacting a second region of tissue. The base (12) has a proximal portion (16) in sliding engagement with, a distal portion (18) so as to define an arcuate path of relative motion between the proximal and distal portions. The base assumes an initial state with a first arcuate extent and is adjustable towards a second State by changing an: extent of overlap between the proximal and distal portions to vary an. arcuate extent of the base. First and second rigid linking segments (20, 22) are in articulating connection with the distal and proximal portions of the base, and with the displaceable portion such that adjustment of the base from the initial state towards the second state causes an increase in a distance between the contact surfaces of the base and the displaceable portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Oded LOEBL, Didier TOUBIA
  • Publication number: 20170172761
    Abstract: An nucleus prosthesis is disclosed having a plurality of linked segments configured to form, in a closed position, a disc shape. A method includes inserting a plurality of linked segments into an annulus fibrosus and closing the prosthesis so that a first segment inserted into the annulus fibrosus and a last segment inserted into the annulus fibrosus are substantially abutted. Another method includes inserting a plurality of linked segments into an intervertebral disc space and closing the prosthesis so that a first segment inserted into the intervertebral disc space and a last segment inserted into the intervertebral disc space are substantially abutted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Thierry Vila, Henry Dufour, Jerome Allain
  • Publication number: 20170172762
    Abstract: Technologies for aligning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically prepared acetabulum include a reference sensor module securable to the patient's bony anatomy, an inserter sensor module securable to an acetabular prosthetic component inserter, and a display module. Each sensor module generates sensor data indicative of the orientation of the sensor module and/or structures to which the sensor module is coupled. The display module receives the sensor data from the sensor modules, determines the orientation of the acetabular prosthetic component relative to the patient's bony anatomy, and displays indicia of the determined orientation on a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Jason T. Sherman, Alec A. Birkbeck, Robert R. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20170172763
    Abstract: A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Scott A. Lubensky, Sarah Anthony, Jeremiah M. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20170172764
    Abstract: A glenoid trial and implant assembly for use in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is provided along with a method for using the same. The glenoid trial and implant assembly includes a baseplate assembly, an adapter assembly, a glenoid trial, a glenoid implant, a humeral cup, and a positioning guide. The glenoid trial is coupled to the adapter assembly when the glenoid trial and implant assembly is assembled in a trialing configuration. The glenoid implant is coupled to the adapter assembly when the glenoid trial and implant assembly is assembled in an installed configuration. A temporary connection, which may be magnetic, releasably couples the glenoid trial to the adapter assembly and provides separation of the glenoid trial and the adapter assembly without requiring disassembly of the adapter assembly. A permanent connection fixes the glenoid implant to the adapter assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Nicholas Muir, Bryce A. Isch, Nathan A. Winslow
  • Publication number: 20170172765
    Abstract: The present invention provides a three-dimensional bioprinter for fabricating cellular constructs such as tissues and organs using electromagnetic radiation (EMR) at or above 405 nm. The bioprinter includes a material deposition device comprising a cartridge for receiving and holding a composition which contains biomaterial that cures after exposure to EMR. The bioprinter also includes an EMR module that emits EMR at a wavelength of about 405 nm or higher. Also provided is a bioprinter cartridge which contains cells and a material curable at a wavelength of about 405 nm or greater. The cells are present in a chamber and are extruded through an orifice to form the cellular construct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Ricardo D. SOLORZANO, Sohaib K. HASHMI, Daniel CABRERA
  • Publication number: 20170172766
    Abstract: In one embodiment according to the present invention, a stent is described having a generally cylindrical body formed from a single woven nitinol wire. The distal and proximal ends of the stent include a plurality of loops, some of which include marker members used for visualizing the position of the stent. In another embodiment, the previously described stent includes an inner flow diverting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Shirley Vong, Priscilla Tsai, Cang Lam, Ross Soltanian, Greg Bak-Boychuk, Tai D. Tieu, Ponaka Pung, Arnold Tuason, Heather Griffith
  • Publication number: 20170172767
    Abstract: Stents for placement in an anatomical passageway are described. Methods of stenting in an anatomical passageway are also described, for example in a liver between a portal vein and a hepatic vein as in a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt procedure. These are example embodiments and are not intended to be limiting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Jacob Buenger, Rachel Martini, Wen Hong Neoh, Andreas Shick, Lynesha Sweeney, Justin West
  • Publication number: 20170172768
    Abstract: A thin-walled scaffold includes a radiopaque marker connected to a link. In a first example, the marker is retained on the strut by a head at one or both ends by swaging. In a second example of a thin-walled scaffold the link is modified to avoid interference during crimping. In a third example a distal end of the thin-walled scaffold is modified to improve deliverability of the thin-walled scaffold. These features are combined in a fourth example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Diem Ta, Chad Abunassar, Senthil Eswaran
  • Publication number: 20170172769
    Abstract: A thin-walled scaffold includes a radiopaque marker connected to a link. In a first example, the marker is retained on the strut by a head at one or both ends by swaging. In a second example of a thin-walled scaffold the link is modified to avoid interference during crimping. In a third example a distal end of the thin-walled scaffold is modified to improve deliverability of the thin-walled scaffold. These features are combined in a fourth example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Diem Ta, Chad Abunassar, Senthil Eswaran, Zhicheng Lin
  • Publication number: 20170172770
    Abstract: A thin-walled scaffold includes a radiopaque marker connected to a link. In a first example, the marker is retained on the strut by a head at one or both ends by swaging. In a second example of a thin-walled scaffold the link is modified to avoid interference during crimping. In a third example a distal end of the thin-walled scaffold is modified to improve deliverability of the thin-walled scaffold. These features are combined in a fourth example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Diem Ta, Chad Abunassar, Senthil Eswaran
  • Publication number: 20170172771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implantable apparatus and methods of use thereof for treating congestive heart failure. An apparatus of this invention may be anchored by implantation of a section of the apparatus within in a branch pulmonary artery, for example the left pulmonary artery, which then positions and anchors another section, for example a device frame section of the apparatus within the main pulmonary artery. A medical device may be attached to the anchored device frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Elchanan Bruckheimer, Tanhum Feld, Gil NAOR, Stephen F. BELLOMO
  • Publication number: 20170172772
    Abstract: An implant delivery system including a catheter having a delivery lumen; a pusher member slidably disposed in the catheter delivery lumen; a retaining member coupled to a distal end portion of the pusher member, the retaining member configured to retain an expandable implant in a collapsed configuration on the pusher member for delivery of the implant through the catheter delivery lumen; and an expandable actuator coupled to the distal end portion of the pusher member and operatively associated with the retaining member, wherein expansion of the actuator causes the retaining member to disengage from an implant carried on the pusher member, to thereby allow the implant to expand from the collapsed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Khenansho
  • Publication number: 20170172773
    Abstract: A highly retractable intravascular stent delivery system, including a tube assembly and a rotation driving assembly. The tube assembly includes an outer tube 5, an intermediate tube 6, and inner tube 7, wherein an intravascular stent 3 and a stent retaining block 4 are provided within the outer tube 5. The rotation driving assembly includes a housing 9, an outer screw 19, and an intermediate screw 14 located within the housing 9, as well as a driving member. The driving member allows two screws to rotate at opposite directions, so as to drive the outer tube 5 to move toward the proximal end, and the intermediate tube 6 pushes the stent retaining block 4 and the intravascular stent 3 to move toward the distal end. The system uses three-lay tube structure and uses driving gear to drive two screws to move at directions opposite to each other, such that the intermediate tube 6 and the outer tube 5 are driven to move to directions opposite to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Xiaoyan Shawn Gong, Xiang Zhou, Guanhua Xue, Weikun Zhou, Pengchong Qiu
  • Publication number: 20170172774
    Abstract: A method of deploying a stent includes receiving a delivery system loaded with a stent and securing the stent in a compressed arrangement by a stent holding assembly including first and second holders having a first protective cover disposed at one end for enclosing a first fastening assembly and a second protective cover disposed at one end of the second holder for enclosing a second fastening assembly, respectively, the stent coupled to the first and second holders members by the first and second fastening assemblies, respectively. The method further includes delivering the stent in an axially expanded and a radially compressed arrangement to an implantation site, retracting the first and second protective covers to expose the first and second fastening assemblies, and actuating the first and second fastening assemblies such that the stent radially expands to engage an inner wall of a lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Gerald Hodgkinson, David Racenet, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Stanislaw Marczyk, Russell Pribanic
  • Publication number: 20170172775
    Abstract: A method of performing angioplasty includes accessing an artery, inserting a tubular balloon into to the artery in a low-profile operating mode, the tubular balloon constrained in a generally helical shape, and forming a lumen within the generally helical shape by expanding the tubular balloon into a high-profile operating mode. A system for creating a lumen is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: William W. O'Neill, Joseph R. Korotko
  • Publication number: 20170172776
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Publication number: 20170172777
    Abstract: Methods and devices useful, for example, in the field of angioplasty and stenting are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods, devices and kits are configured for directional expansion inside a lumen, for example of a blood vessel obstructed by plaque. In some embodiments, the directional expansion displaces the plaque in a desired direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Peña Duque, Carlos Vonderwalde
  • Publication number: 20170172778
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, monitoring, and retrieving the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Betty Wong, Neil R. Drake, Sheldon Nelson, Daniel J. Proctor, Kate Sapp, Eleanor McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20170172779
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchor configured for minimally-invasive implantation and sized to remain securely positioned within at least a portion of the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. The anchor includes a radial spring formed from an elongated resilient member shaped into an annular wave pattern about a central axis. The anchor defines a central lumen and provides an outward radial force, while allowing for substantial flexure about its perimeter. The anchor is generally removable, but can include fasteners, such as barbs, to further secure it to the surrounding anatomy. In some embodiments, the anchor includes a connector coupling a fixed portion to a removable portion. Further, the anchor can be used to secure a medical device within the body, such as a flexible sleeve within the intestine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: John C. MEADE, Andy H. LEVINE, David A. MELANSON, John F. CVINAR
  • Publication number: 20170172780
    Abstract: A method of performing a vertical sleeve gastrostomy. The method includes positioning a surgical device adjacent a stomach, positioning a first leg of the surgical device on a dorsal side of the stomach, positioning a second leg of the surgical device on a ventral side of the stomach, approximating the first leg with respect to the second leg, and limiting movement between the first leg and the second leg with a closure mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: AVVLN Srinivasa Murthy Aravalli
  • Publication number: 20170172781
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices for preventing or absorbing fluid (e.g., sweat) and/or odors from the intergluteal cleft of a subject. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices for treating or preventing hemorrhoids and methods of using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas A. Muldowney
  • Publication number: 20170172782
    Abstract: An orthotic device is disclosed. The orthotic device may be adapted to be inserted into a shoe to enable the foot to replicate normal motion so that the user regains substantially normal operation of the foot. The orthotic device may have a frame system formed of a lightweight supportive material and configured to extend along at least the bottom of the user's foot, and an electronically actuated muscle operatively connected to the frame system for expanding and contracting at predetermined levels to adjust the inclination of the user's foot and mimic movement of the foot, when functioning normally. The orthotic device may also have a controller operatively connected to the muscle for transmitting signals corresponding to the predetermined levels to the muscle, and a sensor controlled by the user for actuating the muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Michael T. McDonnell, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170172783
    Abstract: A nasal dilator device comprises a substantially U-shaped body including a central portion arranged to span a septum of a nose when worn by a user and first and second leg members extending from the central portion in a first plane, a first cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a second plane and a second 5 cantilever rib member extending outward from the U-shaped body in a third plane, wherein the first and second cantilever rib members extend away from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Elizabeth Jane Pepper, Michael Ralph Burgess Johnson, Justin Robert Armistead, Toby James Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos
  • Publication number: 20170172784
    Abstract: Artificial penis 1 for a male person which simulates an enlargement of the smaller erect natural penis. The artificial penis (1) has an interior recess (2) to accommodate the imaginary erect natural penis via an insertion opening (3). The recess (2) comprises a glans-shaped compartment (2a) for the accommodation of the imaginary glans of the erect natural penis, and a penis-shaft-shaped compartment (2b) for the imaginary accommodation of the shaft adjoining the glans of the erect natural penis. At the transition from the compartment (2a) to compartment (2b), a retaining bulge (4) is arranged which lies against the slope of the glans of an imaginary erect natural penis inserted into the artificial penis. The artificial penis (1) has a fastening component (1K) with a distensible elastic entry opening for part of the scrotum and the testicles, by means of which the artificial penis (1) can be fastened detachably to the human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: ANDREAS KIEFER
  • Publication number: 20170172785
    Abstract: A method of forming oral orthotic systems includes providing an upper dental member adapted to be placed in connection with upper dentition of the patient, providing a lower dental member adapted to be placed in connection with lower dentition of the patient and providing a plurality of posterior mounting structures. Each of the posterior mounting structure is configured to be attached to one of the upper dental member or the lower dental member at a posterior, buccal position thereon. Force may be applied to the mandible of the patient via at least one of a plurality of different types mechanisms via attachment of a component of a selected type mechanism to at least one of the posterior mounting structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Robert ROGERS
  • Publication number: 20170172786
    Abstract: Embodiments according to the invention include coated condoms in which a fluidic coating material substantially covers an entire length of the condom, and methods for manufacturing such condoms. In some embodiments, a condom includes a tubular shaft having a tip on a closed end of the tubular shaft and an open end opposite the closed end on the tubular shaft, and a lubricant disposed along a length of the tubular shaft that extends from the open end of the tubular shaft to the tip on the closed end of the tubular shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: KC Nguyen, Utain Pattanapradit, Chayapon Ngowprasert, Chayaporn Pongthanomsak
  • Publication number: 20170172787
    Abstract: A devise and method used to help reduce aches and pains to joints, muscles, and other body parts; helps to relieve swelling; provide support to joints and muscles. Comprising of a plurality of ridges 120 affixed to a flexible thermal sheet 110. Said ridges 120 produce an acupressure-like massage effect and the flexible thermal sheet 110 absorbs and reradiates heat between the device and skin producing a self-heating effect. The device can be sized for a particular application. A user places the device against his or her body and device is held in place by a method of user's choice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: RICHARD W. BUSH
  • Publication number: 20170172788
    Abstract: A system for local thermal treatment includes a solid-state heat pump, a controller, a power supply, a heat sink, a thermal conductor, and a thermal pack. The solid-state heat pump may increase or decrease the temperature of the thermal pack to a desired temperature for providing heat or cold treatment. The controller provides control of the solid-state heat pump and its associated components. The heat sink may include an air heat exchanger with fins and a fan, and a liquid heat exchanger with a coolant loop and pump. The coolant loop may allow the heat sink to be separated from the thermal pack for convenient use in constrained spaces. The thermal conductor and thermal pack may be flexible and may be configured specifically to conform to individual body parts. The thermal pack provides local thermal treatment to a subject's body for an extended duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Henry CALDERON
  • Publication number: 20170172789
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a belt, which molds a heating member 13 by 20 to 98 parts by weight selecting at least one of nonferrous metals constituted by tourmaline, bentonite, pozzolan, mica, red clay, zeolite, magnesium oxide, white clay, calcium, and silica, 0.1 to 30 parts by weight selecting at least one of A type Tio sol, Ag sol, and Zno having a particle size of 5 to 20 nm, graphene 01 to 10 parts by weight having a particle size of 0.20 to 2.25 nm, and functional metal colloidal 0.05 to 8 parts by weight having a size of 1 to 10 nm by selecting at least one of Ag, Au, Zn Pt, and Y, 20 to 98 parts by weight are combined by selecting at least one of the nonferrous metals and thereafter, ground into particle sizes of 500 to 1500 meshes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Sang Hoon PARK, Lee Hak JUNG
  • Publication number: 20170172790
    Abstract: This invention provides a flexible and dynamic energy storage and transfer device for safe storage and transport of temperature sensitive products and for therapeutic uses. The portable device includes interactive chambers containing energy receptor materials with thermal holding capacity for cooling and heating purposes. Various chambers may be included to provide varying temperature zones. According to yet another aspect of the invention, a secondary layer is used to respond to environmental temperatures including ambient and exhaustive storage temperatures to extend the energy exchange period and sustain a thermal therapeutic dose toward targeted area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Najih Naser, Amna N. Naser, Abdel-Rahman N. Naser
  • Publication number: 20170172791
    Abstract: A cryogenic medical device for delivery of subcooled liquid cryogen to various configurations of cryoprobes is designed for the treatment of damaged, diseased, cancerous or other unwanted tissues. The device is a closed or semi-closed system in which the liquid cryogen is contained in both the supply and return stages. The device is capable of generating cryogen to a supercritical state and may be utilized in any rapid cooling systems. As designed, the device comprises a number of parts including a vacuum insulated outer dewar, submersible cryogen pump, baffled linear heat exchanger, multiple pressurization cartridges, a return chamber, and a series of valves to control the flow of the liquid cryogen interconnected with cryotreatment devices including cryoprobes and catheters. The cryogenic medical device promotes subcooling to the tips of various external cryogenic instrument configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: John M. Baust, Roy E. Cheeks, John G. Baust, Anthony Robilotto, Kristi K. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20170172792
    Abstract: An ophthalmic illumination apparatus can include a body sized and shaped for grasping by a user. The apparatus can also include a cannula coupled to the body and configured to be positioned within an eye of a patient. The apparatus can further include a first optical fiber disposed within the cannula. The first optical fiber can be configured to transmit light having a first angular profile. The apparatus can also include a second optical fiber disposed within the cannula. The second optical fiber is configured to transmit light having a second angular profile. A method of surgical illumination can include illuminating an eye of a patient with light having a first angular profile. The method can also include illuminating the eye of the patient with light having a second angular profile. The different angular profiles can be transmitted by different optical fibers disposed within a cannula positioned within the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Alireza Mirsepassi, Michael J. Papac
  • Publication number: 20170172793
    Abstract: Methods and systems for performing an ophthalmic surgical treatment procedure include one or more wicking members to secure a volume of treatment fluid to a distal end of a surgical instrument. Such a surgical instrument may include an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween, the elongate tubular member being configured to penetrate a body cavity of a patient. The instrument may further include a wicking member extending beyond the distal end of the elongate tubular member. The wicking member may be configured to secure a volume of treatment fluid delivered through the lumen to the wicking member for application from the wicking member to target tissue in the body cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Nicholas Max Gunn, Andrew David Johnson, Pooria Sharif Kashani
  • Publication number: 20170172794
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene de Juan, JR., Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Publication number: 20170172795
    Abstract: Injection devices for delivering pharmaceutical compositions into the eye are described. Some devices include a resistance component for controllably deploying an injection needle through the eye wall. The resistance component may be disposed on the injector device, or on a portion of the injection device housing, or on a drug reservoir. Some devices may be removably attached to a drug reservoir, for example, through a luer connector. Other devices may comprise internal luer seal for securely connecting a drug conduit of the device to the luer cavity of a drug reservoir. Yet other devices may comprise a priming-enabling element to facilitate the drug priming of a shielded needle. Related methods and systems comprising the devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Leonid E. Lerner
  • Publication number: 20170172796
    Abstract: A microsurgical system with an integrated substance chamber is provided herein for delivering substance (e.g., a drug, retina patch, dye, etc.) to a surgical site through a tool component of the microsurgical instrument, such as a tissue removal component. The system may include a tissue removal handpiece having a tissue cutter disposed at a distal end. The system may further include a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit may couple a fluidics subsystem to the tissue removal handpiece to permit removal of cut tissue. The second fluid conduit may couple a substance chamber to the tissue removal handpiece. The system may additionally include a control system that enables or facilitates selective control of fluid through the tissue removal handpiece to introduce substance from the substance chamber to a surgical site through a port in the tissue cutter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Philip John Biancalana, Mark Alan Hopkins, Michael James Papac, Robert Joseph Sanchez, JR.