Patents Issued in February 13, 2018
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Patent number: 9888901Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes an X-ray tube, a detector, an acquisition circuitry, and imaging control circuitry. The acquisition circuitry creates photon count data indicating the number of photons of the X-rays incident on the detector, for each of a plurality of energy bins for identifying a plurality of target substances, based on the detection signal output by the detector. The imaging control circuitry determines an imaging plan including at least one of a setting condition that is a condition concerning setting of a plurality of energy bins used when the acquisition circuitry creates photon count data in main imaging, and an X-ray radiation condition that is a condition concerning X-rays emitted by the X-ray tube in main imaging, based on the photon count data created by the acquisition circuitry or image data of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Toshiba Medical Systems CorporationInventors: Haruki Iwai, Amit Jain, Takuya Sakaguchi, Seiichirou Nagai, Joseph Manak
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Patent number: 9888902Abstract: In X-ray CT devices, degradation of quantitative determination ability for CT values resulting from the beam hardening (BH) effect of X-ray is prevented. X-ray absorption characteristic S obtained by simulation and a target value T thereof are saved beforehand, the simulation value S is revised by using projection data measured by maintenance measurement for obtaining basic data required for BH correction, and a BH correction coefficient is calculated by using the revised X-ray absorption characteristic S and the target value T. With a few actually measured values, BH correction accuracy can be improved, and reduction of incorrect diagnosis resulting from inhomogeneity of the CT values and improvement in the diagnostic ability based on improvement in quantitative determination ability for the CT values can be realized.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Hironori Ueki, Fumito Watanabe
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Patent number: 9888903Abstract: There are provided an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus management system and a method of controlling the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus management system. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus management system may include a diagnosis unit including an acoustic module and a connecting unit of the diagnosis unit; a rearrangement unit including a connecting unit for rearrangement in which the connecting unit of the diagnosis unit is docked and a power supply unit for rearrangement; a detecting unit configured to measure a capacitance of the acoustic module; and a control unit configured to control such that the power supply unit for rearrangement applies a voltage for rearrangement to the acoustic module when the measured capacitance is a predetermined value or less.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignees: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD., SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung Do Kwon, Jong Mock Lee
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Patent number: 9888904Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a housing and a connector for a door using the same. The housing forming a skeleton of a connector for a door coupled with a counter connector which is mounted in a panel includes: a terminal seating space configured to be formed by penetrating through the housing back and forth and an electric wire seating space configured to communicate with the terminal seating space to be opened to a rear of the housing, and an electric wire guide cover configured to prevent the electric wire seating space from protruding backward so as to prevent a load from being applied to a grommet in which an electric wire is coupled with the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Korea Electric Terminal Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sung Kwan Choo, Jong Soo Kim, Myung Hoon Kim
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Patent number: 9888905Abstract: A medical diagnosis apparatus of embodiments includes a scanner and processing circuitry. The scanner configured to scan a three-dimensional region including a target region and acquire data of the three-dimensional region. The processing circuitry is configured to discretely arrange fixed points framing three-dimensional shape of the target region in a first medical image based on the data. The processing circuitry is configured to set a boundary of region of interest (ROI) on the three-dimensional shape of the target region according to a position of the fixed point. The processing circuitry is configured to receive an instruction to change a position of the boundary from an input device controlled by a user. The processing circuitry is configured to change the position of the boundary based on a position or positions of at least one of the fixed points according to the instruction while maintaining positions of the fixed points.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Toshiba Medical Systems CorporationInventors: Tomoya Okazaki, Yukinobu Sakata, Tomoyuki Takeguchi, Yasuhiko Abe
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Patent number: 9888906Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus having image processing circuitry including: an ultrasound image generator generating first ultrasound images from reflected ultrasound; a video image acquirer acquiring, from an imaging device, first video images capturing manipulation of a probe performed during generation of the first ultrasound images; a relational recorder recording, onto a recording medium, the first ultrasound images and the first video images, in association with each other; a data reader reading second ultrasound images and second video images from the recording medium, the second ultrasound images generated and recorded onto the recording medium in the past, and the second video images capturing manipulation of the probe performed during generation of the second ultrasound images; and a screen composer composing a screen by arranging the first ultrasound images, the second ultrasound images and the second video images, and displaying the screen on a display device.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.Inventor: Bumpei Toji
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Patent number: 9888907Abstract: Disclosed are an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and an ultrasound image producing method capable of producing a spatial compound image with reduced artifacts. Reception data of frame images is repeatedly acquired in a data acquisition cycle of four frames such that, of three frame images for use in producing a spatial compound image, the angle difference in steering angle between two frames for which the acquisition of reception data is most temporally separated is smaller than a maximum value among the angle differences in steering angle between two frame images among three frame images having different steering angles, and each time reception data of two frame images or reception data of another two frame images is acquired, three frame images sequentially produced based on reception data for three frames sequentially acquired hitherto are synthesized to produce a spatial compound image.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventor: Masafumi Noguchi
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Patent number: 9888908Abstract: This invention relates to a device (10) for taking at least one sample of soft tissue from an organ, said device comprising a body (11) and a needle (12) formed by a stylet (13) and a cannula (14) coaxial with said stylet, said device comprising a mechanism for arming the needle, designed for sequentially moving the cannula (14) and then the stylet (13) from a rest position wherein the stylet and the cannula are extended towards the outside of the body, to a shooting position wherein the stylet and the cannula are retracted towards the rear of the body, and a triggering mechanism designed to release the stylet then the cannula and to allow their displacement from the shooting position to the rest position, the cannula being coupled kinematically to a cannula slider (24) comprising at least one retaining element (26) for maintaining the cannula slider in a shooting position, the stylet being coupled kinematically to a stylet slider (30) comprising at least one retaining element (32) for maintaining the styletType: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: David Callede, Laurent Pivard, Denis Pinaud, Fabrice Teppe, Adrien Moine
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Patent number: 9888909Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic-enabled tongue depressor, as part of a mouth gag unit, with two-grooved design, where the first groove is for intubation, and the second groove accommodates the secure and adjustable placement of an optic device and associated method of use. The inventive tongue depressor enables full endoscopic procedures of the upper airway, such as nasopharynx, by providing a surgeon the ability to operate with both hands and an unobstructed view of a target area in the upper airway, in addition to real-time observation of the surgical field for other surgical staff (such as nursing staff, technicians, students and residents).Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURIInventor: Eliav Gov-Ari
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Patent number: 9888910Abstract: An eyelid speculum for retracting a pair of eyelids, comprises: a first arm having a first blade portion contoured to generally conform to an eyeball globe and one of the pair of eyelids; a second arm having a second blade portion contoured to generally conform to the eyeball globe an the other of the pair of eyelids; and a mechanism carrying the first arm and the second arm. The mechanism is operable to hold the first arm and the second arm parallel to and in proximity to each other so that the first blade portion and the second blade portion may be inserted between said eyelids to engage said eyelids. The mechanism is further operable to move the first arm and the second arm apart from each other while maintaining the first arm and the second arm in parallel such that the first blade portion and the second blade portion retract said pair of eyelids. The mechanism advantageously moves away from the surgical field of the eye when retracting the eyelids.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: KATENA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Gordon Dahl
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Patent number: 9888911Abstract: An implant for orthopedic surgery includes an impaling member (101,102), which is separable into portions (102a, 102b) for impaling and attaching to tissue, for example, bone. Once the portions (102a, 102b) of the impaling member (101,102) are separated and attached to the requisite tissue, they may accommodate stabilizing members for fixation, or other instrumentation for procedures such as fusion.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: NLT SPINE LTD.Inventor: Tzony Siegal
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Patent number: 9888912Abstract: Collapsible tissue anchor device and method for inserting into a tissue structure in a first non-collapsed configuration and collapsing into a second collapsed configuration. A sleeve is provided having a bolt or shank extending through an interior. The bolt or shank exerts a force upon the sleeve to collapse it thereby forming flanges that engage or abut tissue. A sling, suture, mesh or the like may be coupled to a portion of the anchor to support tissue or an organ.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Jason Westrum Ogdahl
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Patent number: 9888913Abstract: The invention generally relates to devices for fastening a hernia mesh. The invention provides a surgical fastening device that includes a shaft with a fastener carrier disposed at least partially within the shaft, in which the carrier is configured to accept fasteners of a plurality of different sizes. Different sized fasteners can be preloaded in interchangeable carriers or even mixed together within a carrier in the fastening device. The device can deliver the fasteners to different depths in a patient's tissue.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Via Surgical Ltd.Inventors: Arie Levy, Ofek Levin, Lena Levin
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Patent number: 9888914Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, at least one user input feature, an elongate shaft, a needle applier, and a motor. The needle applier includes a needle and a drive assembly coupled to the needle. The drive assembly is configured to drive the needle along an orbital path about a rotation axis that is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, in response to an actuation of the user input feature. The motor is configured provide motion to the needle applier to thereby actuate the drive assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCInventors: David T. Martin, Daniel J. Mumaw, Daniel L. Geiger, Andrew C. Deck, Mark J. Bookbinder, Richard P. Fuchs, Michael D. Cronin, William J. White, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
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Patent number: 9888915Abstract: A suture manipulation device with a snare is provided. The snare includes a receiving end adapted to provide support to tissue and to ensnare a portion of suture passed through the tissue and the receiving end. The receiving end further adapted to secure the portion of the suture while removing the support of the tissue. The receiving end still further adapted to remove the portion of the suture.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Paul Alexander Torrie
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Patent number: 9888916Abstract: A suture and a suture retainer are positioned relative to body tissue. Ultrasonic vibratory energy is utilized to heat the suture retainer and effect a bonding of portions of the suture retainer to each other and/or to the suture. Portions of the body tissue may be pressed into linear apposition with each other and held in place by cooperation between the suture and the suture retainer. The suture retainer may include one or more portions between which the suture extends. The suture retainer may include sections which have surface areas which are bonded together. If desired, the suture may be wrapped around one of the sections of the suture retainer. The suture retainer may be formed with a recess in which the suture is received. If desired, the suture retainer may be omitted and the sections of the suture bonded to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: P Tech, LLCInventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Larry Crainich, Robert C. Allman, Kevin Allaire
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Patent number: 9888917Abstract: In one general aspect, a medical device can include an implant having a medial portion and a distal portion. The medical device can include a delivery member including a dilator having a distal portion, and a tube coupled to the dilator. The tube can define a lumen in fluid communication with an opening in the tube. The opening can be disposed between the distal portion of the implant and the distal portion of the dilator of the delivery member. The medical device can include a sleeve having a lumen. The distal portion of the implant and at least a portion of the delivery member can be disposed within the lumen portion of the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Michael S. H. Chu
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Patent number: 9888918Abstract: A horizontal-transvertebral curvilinear nail-screw (HTCN) including a body portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is opposed to the second end; and a head at the first end of the body portion, wherein the body portion has a predetermined curvilinear shape and includes a pointed tip at the second end of the body portion, and a method of surgically implanting universal horizontal-transvertebral curvilinear nail-screws (HTCN) into a plurality of adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Inventors: Nathan C. Moskowitz, Mosheh T. Moskowitz, Ahmnon D. Moskowitz
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Patent number: 9888919Abstract: A method and system for operating a surgical instrument. A surgical instrument can operate in an initial operating state and a secondary operating state. The secondary operating state can be one of a warned operating state or a modified operating state. After receiving feedback from the surgical instrument, an operator of the surgical instrument can decide whether to proceed to the warned operating state or the modified operating state.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Richard L. Leimbach, Mark D. Overmyer, Brett E. Swensgard
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Patent number: 9888920Abstract: A device for fixing a first and a second tissue part or a tissue part and an implant part to each other is provided, providing a fastener including a thermoplastic material and a fastening instrument. The fastening instrument includes a first instrument component with a first contact surface facing toward a distal side and a second instrument component has a foot with a second contact surface distally of the first contact surface and facing toward a proximal side. The first instrument component and the second instrument component are displaceable with respect to each other, so that the fastener is compressible between the first and second contact surfaces by application of a relative force between the components. The instrument also includes an energy source for coupling mechanical energy into one of the instrument components to soften and/or melt an end portion of the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignees: SPORTWELDING GMBH, WOODWELDING AGInventors: Jorg Mayer, Mario Lehmann, Andrea Mueller, Andreas Wenger
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Patent number: 9888921Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus (stapler) is provided. The stapler includes a housing, elongated member, and a reload. A cartridge is configured to selectively couple to a first jaw member of the reload and includes one or more resilient members thereon. An anvil operably supported on a second jaw member of the reload is configured to compress one or more fasteners ejected from the cartridge. The anvil includes one or more locking members thereon. A knife is configured to translate through the cartridge and anvil when the first and second jaw members are in a closed configuration. Engagement between the knife and the resilient member(s) causes the resilient member(s) to move from an initial configuration that allows the knife to travel distally past the locking member(s) to a final configuration that allows the locking member(s) to engage the knife.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Justin Williams, Christopher Penna, Lee Ann Olson, Stanislaw Marczyk, Kenneth M. Cappola, Thomas R. Hessler, Ernest Aranyi, Stanislaw Kostrzewski
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Patent number: 9888922Abstract: A method of performing a bariatric procedure through a natural body orifice is disclosed. The method comprises the step of providing a surgical instrument, comprising a handle portion, an elongated portion extending distally from the handle portion, and an end effector disposed adjacent a distal end of the elongated portion. The method also comprises the steps of inserting the surgical instrument through a natural body orifice of a patient such that the end effector is adjacent a portion of the patient's stomach, and using the surgical instrument to perform a surgical task.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Marc Bessler, Robert DeSantis, Stanislaw Marczyk
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Patent number: 9888923Abstract: A firing assembly for a surgical stapler includes a shell, a pressure chamber arranged in the shell to accommodates fluid, an ejector rod located below the shell to provide an actuated force and press the fluid in the pressure chamber, a number of piston holes communicating with the pressure chamber, a number of pistons received in the piston holes and a number of firing portions actuated by the pistons. The firing action of the stapler is gentle and the stapling effect for the anastomosed tissues is uniform.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: TOUCHSTONE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SCIENCE CO., LTD.Inventors: Wangdong Chen, Wei Xu
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Patent number: 9888924Abstract: Articles are provided having no orientation or a multi-directional orientation. Such articles may be in the form of films, ribbons, sheets, and/or tapes and may be utilized as buttresses with a surgical stapling apparatus or as reinforcing means for suture lines. The articles may be produced with etchings on at least a part of a surface of the article.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Garrett Ebersole, Marwa Choudhury, Roland Ostapoff, Brian Nentwick, Richard P. Stevenson
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Patent number: 9888925Abstract: Devices and methods for clamping tissue and/or moving two tissue structures together by moving two plates or arm together. The pressure or force applied to the tissue may be used to bring the tissue together, to seal an opening or to cut through and remove a portion of the tissue. In one procedure disclosed, a clip applier may be used to apply one or more clips to the left atrial appendage of the heart to prevent clots from the left atrial appendage from embolizing and causing harm to the patient, such as a stroke.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Arthur A. Bertolero, Tamer Ibrahim, Steve Geyster
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Patent number: 9888926Abstract: Transluminal access system includes a stent delivery catheter having a handle control mechanism. The catheter comprises a number of components for establishing an initial penetration between adjacent body lumens and subsequently implanting a stent or other luminal anchor therebetween. Manipulation of the stent components is achieved using control mechanisms on the handle while the handle is attached to an endoscope which provides access to a first body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Hoang Phan, John Lunsford, Kenneth F. Binmoeller
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Patent number: 9888927Abstract: An implantable device for controlling hemorrhage in a body cavity comprising an expandable balloon and a conduit for supplying a physiologically compatible fluid to inflate the balloon is described. The balloon tamponade device is inserted into the body cavity and is inflated with a physiologically suitable fluid so that the balloon generally conforms to the body cavity and exerts compressive force against the walls, tissues or structures of the body cavity to control hemorrhage. The balloon may have a deforming means to limit expansion of the balloon in a direction to facilitate expansion of the balloon in another direction. The device may have additional tubes within the conduit, or a plurality of separate lumens within the conduit or tubes to allow drainage and irrigation to the body cavity. A method of controlling hemorrhage in a body cavity by using the implantable device is also contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: B & D Medical Development, LLCInventors: Michael A. Belfort, Gary A. Dildy, III
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Patent number: 9888928Abstract: A cutting guide for performing a bone osteotomy procedure is disclosed. The cutting guide includes a first arm having a first cutting guide surface formed therein, a second arm having a second cutting guide surface formed therein pivotably connected to the first arm and a distractor operatively connected to the first arm. The cutting guide is adapted to be affixed to the bone such that the first cutting guide surface is open to the second cutting guide surface. The first arm and second arm are rotatable with respect to each other such that manipulation of the distractor creates a force between the first arm and the second arm causing rotation of the first arm and second arm relative to each other. A method for using the cutting guide in a bone osteotomy procedure is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventor: Carlos E. Collazo
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Patent number: 9888929Abstract: A drill and drill cover and autogenous bone collector using the same are provided. The autogenous bone collector comprises a shaft unit connected to a driving device and a cutting unit which revolves and collects bone particles of a patient. The cross-sectional area of the cutting unit is from 10% to 40% of an area of a circle having a radius corresponding to a distance from the center of the cutting unit to the outermost end portion of the cutting unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: OSSTEMIMPLANT CO., LTD.Inventors: Jong Hoon Moon, Tae Euk Lee, Tae Gwan Eom
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Patent number: 9888930Abstract: The invention relates to an aiming device (15) for the placement of Kirschner-wires in orthopedics/traumatology. The aiming device (15) comprises an adjustable aiming block (10) which is displaceably attached to a forceps (20). The fixation of the aiming device at the bone (30) can be varied by clamping the forceps (20) more or less strongly. The aiming block (10) can be displaced to the periost (31) and be fixed. The aiming device (15) according to the invention allows the alignment of the guidance (2) of the Kirschner-wire (1) about an axis of rotation (12). Before the Kirschner-wire (1) is inserted in the bone (30) its position and direction can be intraoperatively represented and aligned in at least two non-parallel planes of projection (P1, P2) by means of fluoroscopy and/or navigation. Repeated drilling and mistaken positioning of the Kirschner-wire (1) can so be avoided. Thus, allowing to reduce the time of operation and the exposure of the patient to radiation.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Markus Hänni, Peter Toggwiler, Norbert Suhm
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Patent number: 9888931Abstract: A guide tool for guiding surgical instrumentation and facilitating insertion of surgical implants for repair of cartilage and/or bone damage and/or for remodeling of a joint surface for improved mobility in a finger or toe joint is disclosed. The guide tool includes an attachment part including a patient specific contact surface adapted to fit the proximal phalanxes or metatarsal bones in a toe or the distal-, middle-, or proximal phalanxes or metacarpal bones in a finger and further including a directing flange. A design model designing a guide tool described above and the use of the instruments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: EPISURF IP-MANAGEMENT ABInventor: Nina Bake
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Patent number: 9888932Abstract: A device for delivery of material or stimulus to targets within a body to produce a desired response, the targets being at least one of cells of interest, cell organelles of interest and cell nuclei of interest. The device includes a number of projections for penetrating a body surface, with the number of projections being selected to produce a desired response, and the number being at least 500. A spacing between projections is also at least partially determined based on an arrangement of the targets within the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: VAXXAS PTY LIMITEDInventor: Mark Anthony Fernance Kendall
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Patent number: 9888933Abstract: A surgical procedure for performing liposculpture on the human body comprising defining a surgical site where the liposculpture is to be performed including substantially 360 about at least the torso portion of the body and/or the limbs. The surgical site is infiltrated with a predetermined quantity of solution and subsequently performing multi-layer emulsification of fat deposits about the surgical site utilizing technology comprising “vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance” or (VASER), wherein the multi-layer emulsification includes at least a superficial layer emulsification of fat deposits and a deep layer emulsification of fat deposits. Subsequently, a multi-layer liposuction extraction of the emulsified fat deposits is performed, wherein the multi-layer liposuction extraction comprises a deep layer liposuction; a superficial layer liposuction and an intermediate layer liposuction.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Inventor: Alfredo Ernesto Hoyos Ariza
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Patent number: 9888934Abstract: A surgical handheld instrument for grasping an object includes two lever elements, each lever element having a grip portion and a jaw portion. A lever joint connects the two lever elements rotatably to each other between their grip portion and their branch portion. Each of the two grip portions is adjoined by a respective spring portion for connecting the two grip portions such that the two lever elements are held resiliently in an open position. To create an easily manageable, elegant and releasable connection for spring ends on surgical instruments, the handheld instrument includes a hinge pin at a free end of one spring portion and a bearing eye at a free end of the other spring portion. The bearing eye has a longitudinal slit for radial insertion of the hinge pin into the bearing eye.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Stefan Storz, Tom Schweitzer
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Patent number: 9888935Abstract: A medical cutting instrument for cutting muscles and tendons, having a shaft on whose distal end a tool is mounted consisting of two jaw members, such that one jaw member can be moved with respect to the other jaw member, and on whose proximal end a handle is mounted, such that the movable jaw member and the handle operatively interact by way of an actuation element, in such a way that the movable jaw member can be shifted by actuating the handle between a closed position and an opened position. The other jaw member is U-shaped such that the two parallel legs of the U are disposed diagonally to the instrument longitudinal axis and the opening of the U points toward one side of the other jaw member, so that the other jaw member can be pushed from the side onto the muscle/tendon tissue that is to be severed.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Karl Storz SE & Co. KGInventor: Sascha Berberich
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Patent number: 9888936Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of use during arthroscopic surgery. The method includes inserting a cannulated needle into a joint area of the body, inserting a guidewire through the needle, removing the needle, and inserting an arthroscopy knife into the joint area via the use of the guidewire. An arthroscopy knife and another method of its use is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Derek H. Ochiai, Paul Alexander Torrie
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Patent number: 9888937Abstract: Delivering ultrasonic energy to a target musculoskeletal tissue site includes connecting a delivery device to a vacuum source, a fluid source, and a power signal source. The delivery device has a housing portion maintaining an ultrasound transducer and a tip portion having a sleeve and a cannula. The cannula is coupled to the ultrasound transducer and received in the sleeve to define a covered portion and an exposed portion. Ultrasonic energy is generated by sending a power signal from the power signal source to the ultrasound transducer. The ultrasonic energy is transmitted from the ultrasound transducer to the cannula, such that the exposed portion of the cannula delivers ultrasonic energy at a frequency that is pre-selected to debride musculoskeletal tissue upon percutaneous insertion of the tip portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Tenex Health, Inc.Inventors: Jagjit Gill, Darryl E. Barnes, Jay Smith, William Wilemon
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Patent number: 9888938Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments and methods of use for a surgical excision device which contains a disposable handheld instrument with a blade for severing a uvula and an attached net for capturing and removing the uvula.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: The Snoring CenterInventor: Craig Schwimmer
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Patent number: 9888939Abstract: A punching device for preparing a recess in a bone has a punching tool usable for such a punching device. An implant usable with the punching tool is provided and a method for preparing a recess in a bone are disclosed. The punching device comprises an ultrasonic sonotrode and a punching tool which is fixable to the sonotrode at its proximal extremity. At its distal extremity, the punching tool has a thin-walled portion having a non-rotational symmetric cross-section. By ultrasonic vibration of the punching tool, the thin-walled portion can be forced into a bone thereby preparing a recess of which is not rotationally symmetric. Subsequently, an implant can be held in such recess. Due to its lack of rotational symmetry, the implant may absorb rotational forces around its longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignees: Woodwelding AG, Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Klaus Dorawa, Urs Weber, Philipp Seiler, Laurent Torriani
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Patent number: 9888940Abstract: A novel neural injection system and related methods are herein disclosed. Various embodiments of an embodiment of a neural injection system of the present invention provide for at least one benefit of enhanced injection characteristics, increased operational efficiency, reduced cost per unit, reduced incidence of injury through intraneural/intravascular injection, reduced incidence of injury through pricking/piercing, and/or the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Custom Medical ApplicationsInventor: N. Sandor Racz
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Patent number: 9888941Abstract: In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a door mechanism is provided. A door mechanism according to some embodiments of the present invention includes a door that includes a sealing part, an arm connected to the sealing part, and a pivot part connected to the arm, the door rotating around a pivot axis at the pivot part; and a lever, the lever engaging the door at the pivot part such that the lever opens the door when engaged but is not affected when the door is opened without the lever.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Bram Gilbert Antoon Lambrecht, William J. Park
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Patent number: 9888942Abstract: An adaptor apparatus comprises a seal assembly housing, a channel, and tapered surfaces. The adaptor apparatus is configured to connect a trocar seal assembly with a robotic trocar cannula and maintain pneumostasis in an insufflated body cavity of a patient. The seal assembly housing comprises an open area sufficient to receive, support, and fix the trocar seal assembly within the adaptor apparatus. The channel provides a pathway for inserting instruments from the trocar seal assembly and into the cannula. The robotic trocar cannula includes an annular flange and a tapered proximal opening. The tapered surfaces of the adaptor apparatus are configured to engage the annular flange and the tapered proximal opening of the cannula. The tapered surfaces of the adaptor apparatus are configured to complement the exterior of the annular flange and the angled opening of the cannula.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Jeffrey L. Savage, Omar J. Vakharia, William D. Dannaher
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Patent number: 9888943Abstract: An external fixation clamp for receiving a fixation element includes an inner jaw and an outer jaw movable between an open position that permits the fixation element to be placed between the inner and outer jaws and a closed position that restricts removal of the fixation element from between the inner and outer jaws. A latch assembly may cooperate with the inner and outer jaws to secure the jaws in a closed position. The latch assembly may comprise a latch and a latch biasing member. The latch may be configured to translate linearly relative to one of the inner and outer jaws, and the latch biasing member may have a first higher level of stored energy when the inner and outer jaws are in the open position and a second lower level of stored energy when the inner and outer jaws are in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Mullaney
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Patent number: 9888944Abstract: A spinal stabilization system generally comprises first and second anchor members configured to be secured to first and second vertebrae within a patient's body, a flexible element secured to the first anchor member, and a rigid element secured to the second anchor member. An end portion of the rigid element is coupled to an end portion of the flexible so that the system is able to provide both rigid and dynamic stabilization. The coupling is maintained even if the flexible element relaxes after a period of time within the patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.Inventors: Emmanuel Zylber, Thomas Egli, Rosemary Thompson, Markus Froehlich, Giuseppe Cicerchia, Jack A. Dant, Thomas O. Viker, Kevin R. Ley
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Patent number: 9888945Abstract: An exemplary system for correcting a spinal deformity includes a plurality of transverse rods, a longitudinal rod, and at least one node. The plurality of transverse rods each includes a first end for coupling with an extension member of a spinal fixation system and a second end. The longitudinal rod extends transverse to the transverse rods. The at least one node receives the second ends of first and second transverse rods and the longitudinal rod within a receiving portion and an adjustment member selectively secures the second ends.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Carmen Walters, Ketchen Smith, Benjamin Walter Wang
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Patent number: 9888946Abstract: Spine stabilization systems and integrated rods are disclosed. One spine stabilization system disclosed has at least four bone anchors and a stabilization member attached to the bone anchors. The stabilization member has first and second elongate portions interconnected by a connector portion. The first and second elongate members extend longitudinally and generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis and connector portion extends transverse to the central longitudinal axis from a first lateral end to a second lateral end. The connector portion is integrally connected to the first and second elongate portions such that there is no relative movement between the lateral ends and the respective elongate portion to which each end is attached.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Iott, Prakash Sampath
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Patent number: 9888947Abstract: Minimally invasive methods and devices are provided for positioning a spinal fixation element in relation to adjacent spinal anchors. In an exemplary embodiment, the device is a percutaneous access device that can be coupled to a spinal anchor, and the method includes the step of positioning a spinal fixation element through at least one sidewall opening of at least two percutaneous access devices such that the spinal fixation element extends in a lengthwise orientation that is substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of each percutaneous access device. The spinal fixation element can then be advanced in the lengthwise orientation to seat the spinal fixation element in or adjacent to the receiver heads of at least two adjacent spinal anchors. A fastening element or other closure mechanism can then be applied to each spinal anchor to engage the spinal fixation element within the receiver heads of the adjacent anchors.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Greg Anderson, George Joseph Ross
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Patent number: 9888948Abstract: A device for guiding a surgical instrument having one end for coupling to the head of a bone anchor element and a longitudinal channel, the head of the bone anchor element having a tapped longitudinal recess intended for receiving a screw cap, said longitudinal recess leading into a transverse channel capable of receiving a link rod, characterized in that said guiding device includes a rod for guiding the surgical instrument, with a longitudinal axis A, having one end comprising two semi-tubular tabs in which the outer section matches the inner section of said longitudinal recess and in which the inner section is at least equal to the diameter of the link rod, the cross-section of the guiding device being always smaller than the section of the longitudinal channel of the surgical instrument in order to allow the insertion and the removal of said device in the distal direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: SAFE ORTHOPAEDICSInventor: Dominique Petit
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Patent number: 9888949Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, David A. Kay, Jackson R. Heavener
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Patent number: 9888950Abstract: A pair of plate benders is provided for bending a bone plate having a plurality of screw holes and a plurality of tubular drill guides removably preassembled into the screw holes. Each plate bender has a first end, a second end, and a handle extending between the first and second ends. The first end has a lower table on which the plate is received, an upper retaining structure which is adapted to engage the tubular drill guides, a recess defined between the lower table and upper retaining structure into which a portion of the plate is received such that the plate extends over a portion of the table and below a portion of the retaining structure. The retaining structure engages the periphery of the tubular drill guides to secure the plate relative to the bending tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: Alejandro Perez, Priya Prasad, Driany F. Alfonso, Sanjoy Chouduri