Patents Issued in May 3, 2018
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Publication number: 20180116841Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A sheath is positioned longitudinally around the inner elongate shaft, the elongate shaft extending coaxially at least partially within the lumen of the sheath is also included. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. A handle assembly comprising an axially moveable outer shuttle, a first inner shuttle operably connected to the proximal constraining arrangement and a second inner shuttle operably connected to the distal constraining arrangement and outer sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
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Publication number: 20180116842Abstract: The present disclosure includes an endoprosthesis delivery system comprising an elongate member, such as a catheter, an endoprosthesis, a covering member disposed about the endoprosthesis, and at least one flexible element situated between the endoprosthesis and the covering member. The covering member can extend beyond an end of the endoprosthesis. In operation, as the covering member is removed, the flexible element can guide the covering member over the end of the endoprosthesis to prevent entanglement between the end of the endoprosthesis and the covering member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Joseph R. Armstrong, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Larry J. Kovach, Douglas F. Pajot, Brandon C. Short, Mark J. Ulm, Michael J. Vonesh
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Publication number: 20180116843Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a delivery system, a catheter system and a method for the minimally invasive application of prostheses to an individual in need thereof and a method for loading a prosthesis onto a catheter system and/or a delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: JenaValve Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stefan SCHRECK, Teodoro S. JIMENEZ, JR., Eileen CHARLTON, William GOULD
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Publication number: 20180116844Abstract: A delivery catheter includes an inner shaft having an atraumatic distal catheter tip. The inner shaft is configured to carry the implant thereon. The catheter tip includes a region that is fixed to the inner shaft and a region that is deformable and not fixed to the inner shaft. An outer shaft surrounds the inner shaft and is displaceable relative thereto. An implant capsule at a distal end of the outer shaft is configured to encase the implant and to release the implant at the target site via relative displacement of the inner and outer shafts. A plunger is axially displaceable with respect to the catheter tip in response to movement of the outer shaft to apply axial compressive force to the catheter tip and deform the region that is deformable and expand that region radially.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Mark Keller, Markus Hepke
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Publication number: 20180116845Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent and a distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent, the distal constraining arrangement including a first distal constraining member engaged with a first distal portion of the stent and a second distal constraining member engaged with a second distal portion of the stent. When the stent is in the first configuration, the proximal restraining assembly and the distal restraining assembly applies an axial mechanical force to the distal constraining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
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Publication number: 20180116846Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. A release wire is disposed through the elongate shaft and releasably engaged with portion of the proximal constraining arrangement and the distal constraining arrangement member. A handle assembly is operably connected to the proximal constraining arrangement and the distal constraining arrangement, the handle assembly comprising a brake assembly. The proximal arrangement and the distal arrangement are coupled to the brake of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
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Publication number: 20180116847Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. A release wire is disposed through the elongate shaft and releasably engaged with portion of the proximal constraining arrangement and the distal constraining arrangement member. A handle assembly comprising a shuttle and a spring arrangement is positioned therein. A first brake assembly is disposed within the handle assembly and a second brake assembly is disposed within the handle assembly proximal to the first brake assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
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Publication number: 20180116848Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an inner elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. An outer elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, and first, second, and third lumens. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. The first proximal constraining member is positioned within the first lumen of the outer elongate shaft, the second proximal constraining member is positioned within the second lumen of the outer elongate shaft, and the distal constraining arrangement is positioned within the inner elongate shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
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Publication number: 20180116849Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, locating, tracking, monitoring, deflating, and retrieving the same are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Mark BRISTER, Neil R. DRAKE, Antonio C. LIEVARES, Shelson NELSON, Daniel J. PROCTOR, Andrew P. RASDAL, Keoni John SUNDSETH, Amy D.L. VANDENBERG, Betty WONG
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Publication number: 20180116850Abstract: Provided are devices and related methods for weight loss. A size-varying gastric balloon having a passage connected to an elongated sleeve forms a continuous pathway extension so that swallowed food is not absorbed by the body, thereby promoting weight loss. The connection of the sleeve to the gastric balloon avoids the need to directly anchor the proximal sleeve, with the balloon providing that anchoring function. Also provided are gastric balloons having a shape-controllable funnel to provide desired weight loss parameters tailored to the need of an individual and specially configured double lumen sleeves to facilitate controlled nutrition supply to a patient. Methods of deploying any of the devices described herein for weight-loss are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Mary J. PATTISON, Charles Phillip PATTISON, Mark MOLOS
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Publication number: 20180116851Abstract: Provided is a tendon device for a suit type robot which includes: a first wire and a second wire respectively fixed on a front portion and a rear portion of a joint of a user, and moving in a lengthwise direction thereof according to flexion-extension of the joint; a tendon driver including a first tendon module including a first pulley, and a second tendon module including a second pulley; a first pulley encoder measuring a rotary angle of the first pulley; a second pulley encoder for measuring a rotary angle of the second pulley; a controller configured to calculate tensions of the first wire and the second wire based on the rotary angle of the first and second pulleys in order to generate a control signal; and a driver configured to provide the first tendon module and the second tendon module with a driving power.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Hee Don LEE
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Publication number: 20180116852Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a frame, a strap system including first and second straps connecting to the frame, and an adjustment mechanism couples to the first and second straps and simultaneously regulates tension in the first and second straps by moving the first and second straps relative to the frame. The strap system includes a length adjustment system for modifying the length of the first and second straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Valgeir PETURSSON, Helga Run PALSDOTTIR
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Publication number: 20180116853Abstract: A therapy sock that includes: a high ankle support; an anterior ankle support; an arch support connecting to the anterior support; a ball support; a plurality of toe pockets leading from the ball support; and toe separators between each toe pocket. The toe separators are preferably composed of a gel substance. The high ankle support may include at least three reinforcement bands. The anterior ankle support includes two reinforcement bands leading from the high ankle support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Teresa Jones
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Publication number: 20180116854Abstract: A dynamic overexertion alert and injury protection system and method for monitoring tissue activity surrounding a joint and, some embodiments, automatically supporting the movement of the joint to prevent injuries to and around the joint in response to the monitored activity is implemented through a protective sleeve assembly having a sleeve base, sensor system, control system and locking mechanism. When in place on a target joint, the sensor system operates to assess the activity of tissue surrounding the target knee and generate electrical signals corresponding to the tissue activity while the control system selectively generates alerts and/or causes the locking system the sleeve base to restrict movement of the target joint based on a comparison of assess activity and threshold baselines. Accordingly, the protective sleeve assembly may operate to automatically initiate a protective movement restriction on a target joint wherever a dangerous level of stress is sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Chadley Guerrier
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Publication number: 20180116855Abstract: An ankle foot orthosis to be worn inside a common shoe that corrects ankle pronation by gently axially rotating and rolling the foot in the corrective direction by pulling from the shin assembly while further enhancing the corrective rolling with strategically placed posts on the medial edge of the sole. Rigidity of the foot assembly is paired with the flexibility of the shin assembly for donning a foot into the device when combined with a wide variety of common shoes. Features are also provided to A) support the longitudinal, transverse, metatarsal, and peroneal arches, thus enhancing the stability of the foot; and B) to support the plantar vault, thus enhancing the stability of the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Eugenio R SILVA
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Publication number: 20180116856Abstract: A spinal orthosis includes posterior panels arranged with a flat spinal curvature to create a reverse three-point pressure system to the spine. The reverse three-point pressure system relieves pressure on the posterior side of the vertebrae beneficial for certain indications. Various arrangements allow for securing the posterior panel to the spinal orthosis. The spinal orthosis includes a belt member length adjustment system including belt members having end portions reducible in length and a belt panel adapted to secure to the end portion of the belt member reduced in length to form at least in part a belt circumference of the spinal orthosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Valgeir PETURSSON, Jeff NEMETH, Harry Duane ROMO, Bjorn OMARSSON, Steven KAMM
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Publication number: 20180116857Abstract: Embodiments include systems, methods, and products for prevention and treatment of orthostatic hypotension, edema, and nocturia. Aspects include a tubular compression sleeve having an adjustable effective radius. Aspects also include a position sensor. Aspects also include an actuator in communication with the position sensor, wherein the actuator is capable of modifying the effective radius of the tubular compression sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Amos Cahan, Theodore G. van Kessel
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Publication number: 20180116858Abstract: A restraining garment assembly for restraining a paralyzed user's legs includes a pair of pants that may be worn. The pair of pants include a first leg and a second leg. A pair of first straps is provided and each of the first straps is coupled to the first leg. A pair of second straps is provided and each of the second straps is coupled to the second leg. Each of the second straps is matable with the first straps. Thus, each of the first straps and the second straps inhibit legs of a paralyzed user from being moved apart from each other thereby inhibiting the paralyzed user's legs from being injured.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Merry Martin
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Publication number: 20180116859Abstract: Disclosed is an ostomy device with an adhesive wafer for attachment to a skin surface of a user and a collecting bag for collecting output from a stoma. The collecting bag is connected to the adhesive wafer, and the adhesive wafer has a through-going hole for accommodating the stoma of the user. The adhesive wafer includes a backing layer, a first switchable adhesive composition, a second adhesive composition, and a release liner. The first adhesive is contained in a recess in the device. The first switchable adhesive composition comprises a polymer and a switch initiator, and can be switched from a first liquid state to a second adhesive state by activation of the switch initiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Esben Strøbech, Anders Grove Sund, Kristoffer Hansen, Michael Hansen
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Publication number: 20180116860Abstract: A guide apparatus for facilitating formation of a stoma includes a guide having an outer flange segment arranged about a central longitudinal axis and an insert segment. The flange segment is configured for engaging end margins of a body vessel extending through an opening in skin of a subject, and defines a plurality of apertures. The insert segment extends from the outer flange segment along the longitudinal axis. The insert segment is configured for at least partial positioning within the body vessel to maintain the patency of the body vessel. The guide apparatus further includes a plurality of fasteners for insertion within respective apertures of the flange segment of the guide. The fasteners are configured for penetrating the end margins of the body vessel extending through the opening in the skin to attach the end margins to the skin to thereby create a stoma.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: AVVLN Srinivasa Murthy Aravalli, Amarsinh Deeliprao Jadhav, Rajat Ravindra Rokde
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Publication number: 20180116861Abstract: A male genital guard that includes: an outer surface; an inner surface; and layers of absorption between the inner surface and outer surface. Preferably, the inner surface is adapted for placement around a penis and the guard is used with an adult diaper.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Kerstin Gilberg, Julie Wright, Nancy Nelson
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Publication number: 20180116862Abstract: A partial occlusal splint for the placement on the central and lateral upper or lower portion of a wearer's teeth for the prevention of clenching and grinding. The splint device comprised of a pair of materials having dissimilar durometers and adapted to form a channel for the engagement of the selected teeth of the wearer. A ridge portion is positioned on an exterior of the device opposite the channel and adapted to create a gap to prevent contact of the wearer's teeth during wearing of the device. The channel including at least one aperture. The at least one aperture providing additional surface area for the engagement of a removable securing means. The removable securing means comprised of a resilient and compressible material for securing the device to the teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Jean Feldman
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Publication number: 20180116863Abstract: A sleep apnea treatment/anti-snoring device optionally having controlled positive air-flow using a micro-blower to maintain an individual's upper airway unobstructed (pharynx area). Optionally the device includes a lower jaw mandibular advancement component. The device has built-in sensors, microprocessor and other items required for data acquisition and transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Sureshkumar Shah, Dinesh Shah, Shail Chokhavatia, Nidhi Shah
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Publication number: 20180116864Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, devices, and methods for treating a breathing disorder, comprising inserting a first oral stud into a first location of a support structure, wherein the first oral stud includes a first stud shaft, a first anterior stud head, and a first posterior stud head, wherein the first anterior stud head and the first posterior stud head are respectively located at opposite ends of the first stud shaft and external to tissue of the support structure, and wherein the first stud shaft is positioned within tissue of the support structure. The disclosed embodiments further include providing a dental anchor configured to be attached to an anchor structure, wherein the dental anchor includes an attachment point. Further, the embodiments include connecting, using at least one first connector, the first anterior stud head with the dental anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Erik S. KASS
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Publication number: 20180116865Abstract: A speech rhythm controller for stuttering correction has an upper jaw piece and a lower jaw piece. The upper jaw piece has an upper jaw magnetic piece that attaches closely to the inner surface of the maxilla and an upper jaw alloy fixing frame for fixing the upper jaw magnetic piece. The lower jaw piece has a lower jaw magnetic piece that attaches closely to the inner surface of the mandible and a lower jaw alloy fixing frame for fixing the lower jaw magnetic piece. The lower jaw alloy fixing frame and the upper jaw alloy fixing frame are fixed to the outer surface of the teeth to ensure that the upper jaw magnetic piece and the lower jaw magnetic piece are in stably attached to the corresponding maxilla and mandible inner surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Degang HOU
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Publication number: 20180116866Abstract: An eye pad heater is provided. The eye pad heater includes a housing with at least one slot leading into an internal compartment. A heating element is disposed within the housing. The heating element produces heat within the internal compartment up to about 35 degrees Celsius. A power source provides power to the heating element. A switch is operable to open and close a circuit between the power source and the heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: William Agnew
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Publication number: 20180116867Abstract: The present invention provides a massaging device having two opposite massaging surfaces for massaging human body. A heating unit is encapsulated inside a casing, and the casing includes two parts that are releasably connected to each other, each part having a truncated shape of oblate spheroid. The invention exhibits numerous technical merits such as simpler but robust structure, improved manufacturability, and capability of maintaining warm temperature for longer period of time, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Kun Yuan Tong
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Publication number: 20180116868Abstract: The present invention involves the use of a small profile device for preparation and/or delivery of cold slurry into the human body. The cold slurry can be generated within the device itself or within a separate small chamber, both of which produce a cold slurry using a cooling source and an injectable fluid. The delivery device provides continued agitation to the fluid/slurry through rotation and/or vibration of blades within the device. The fluid/cold slurry is cooled/kept cool through the use of an external cooling device, such as a cooling sleeve, that at least partially surrounds the delivery device. The cooling sleeve can cool or maintain the temperature of the cold slurry through a number of mechanisms. The cold slurry can be delivered using a device in accordance with the present invention to any tissue inside the body, including subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, and brown fat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Christopher J.P. Velis, Cole C. Velis, Karen Miller
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Publication number: 20180116869Abstract: Methods of delivering agents to structures within the eye are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Jason Comander, Dean Eliott, Leo Kim, Luk H. Vandenberghe
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Publication number: 20180116870Abstract: Apparatus and method for interfacing an ophthalmic surgical laser system with a patient's eye using a single-piece patient interface (PI). The PI includes a hollow shell, with an applanation lens and a flexible skirt at its lower end. Through channels are formed around the applanation lens to connect the spaces above and below the lens. When the PI is coupled to the laser system and the eye, the upper rim of the shell forms a seal with the laser system and the flexible skirt forms a seal with the eye. A vacuum is applied to the interior of the shell via a vacuum port on the laser system, and the vacuum is communicated to the space enclosed by the applanation lens, the skirt and the eye through the channels around the lens. A magnetic mechanism is also provided to hold the PI shell to the laser system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Jose L. Garcia, Roger W. Accurso, Daryl Wong, Zenon Witowski
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Publication number: 20180116871Abstract: An ejector device and method of delivering safe, suitable, and repeatable dosages to a subject for topical, oral, nasal, or pulmonary use is disclosed. The ejector device includes a housing, a reservoir disposed within the housing for receiving a volume of fluid, and an ejector mechanism in fluid communication with the reservoir and configured to eject a stream of droplets, the ejector mechanism comprising an ejector plate coupled to a generator plate and a piezoelectric actuator; the piezoelectric actuator being operable to oscillate the ejector plate, and thereby the generator plate, at a frequency and generate a directed stream of droplets.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Charles Eric Hunter, Louis Thomas Germinario, Jonathan Ryan Wilkerson, Iyam Lynch, Joshua Richard Brown
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Publication number: 20180116872Abstract: A device for inducing production of tears may include a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The body may be configured for insertion through a puncta of a subject. The device also may include a stimulus delivery mechanism positioned between the proximal end and the distal end and an induction coil operably coupled to the stimulus delivery mechanism. Further, the device may include an external controller wirelessly coupled to the induction coil for inductively transferring energy to the induction coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Malik Y. Kahook
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Publication number: 20180116873Abstract: An eyelid implant device adapted for placement under an eyelid includes a body having an upper portion and a lower portion, where the upper portion and the lower portion include an asymmetrical weight distribution, such that the lower portion includes an increased weight distribution relative to the upper portion for facilitating the weighting of the eyelid. A plurality of undulations are located on the outer surface of the trapezoidal shaped body and extend in a direction between opposing parallel bases of the body. The eyelid implant is adapted for placement under the eyelid for weighting the eyelid and facilitating eyelid movement, while the plurality of undulations are adapted to restrict post-operative movement of the eyelid implant device relative to the eyelid by contacting with tissue associated with the eyelid during post-operative healing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: EBRAHIM ELAHI
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Publication number: 20180116874Abstract: A planning device generating control data for a treatment apparatus for refraction-correcting ophthalmic surgery is provided, said apparatus using a laser device to separate a corneal volume, which is to be removed for correction, from the surrounding cornea by at least one cut surface in the cornea of an eye, said planning device comprising an interface for receiving corneal data including information on pre-operative cuts which were generated in a previous ophthalmic operation, and computing means for defining a corneal cut surface which confines the corneal volume to be removed, said computing means defining the corneal cut surface on the basis of the corneal data and generating a control dataset for the corneal cut surface for control of the laser device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Mark BISCHOFF, Dirk MUEHLHOFF, Gregor STOBRAWA
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Publication number: 20180116875Abstract: The ski goggle lens protector is a ski goggle cover comprising of a single piece of oval shaped fabric, approximately 10½ inch by 12½ inch in size. It is then hemmed on the total perimeter with a braided elastic band inserted and drawn together at all edges to facilitate and secure a tight fit around the goggle to protect the goggle lens from scratches during storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Mary Kehoe
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Publication number: 20180116876Abstract: A tympanostomy tube delivery device comprises a drive assembly and a force limiting shaft assembly. The shaft assembly comprises a cannula and a piercer operable to translate relative to the cannula so as to pierce the tympanic membrane of a patient. The piercer is mechanically coupled with the drive assembly such that actuation of the drive assembly causes translation of the piercer relative to the cannula. The piercer is mechanically coupled with the drive assembly by a clutch. The clutch is resiliently biased to couple the piercer with the drive assembly. The clutch is configured to uncouple the piercer from the drive assembly in response to a threshold force being imposed upon the piercer so as to inhibit translation of piercer relative to the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Tusker Medical, Inc.Inventor: Mathew D. CLOPP
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Publication number: 20180116877Abstract: A multifunctional wound treatment dressing for administering different therapeutic treatments to an open, chronic wound of a human or animal body. The multifunctional wound treatment dressing includes an occlusive wrapping adapted for placing over a wound. The multifunctional wound treatment dressing further includes at least two of the group of electrical, optical or mechanical stimulation means adapted for transmitting electrical, optical or mechanical energy towards the wound to stimulate healing of the wound and/or means for applying a negative (i.e. sub-atmospheric) pressure to the wound. Thus, a variety of different healing stimulation treatments may be performed together or in sequence by wearing the same occlusive wrapping without the need of changing/removing temporarily the wrapping for each change of treatment method.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Markus Ineichen
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Publication number: 20180116878Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring incontinence events using inexpensive sensors coupled to an incontinence brief worn by a patient. In some examples of the disclosed technology, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is queried to return a sensor value indicating a level of moisture in an incontinence brief. A mobile device carried by a patient caregiver analyzes the sensor value and provides a display indicating a course of action to take, for example, whether to change the patient's incontinence brief.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: MacNaughton Living Trust utd 12/30/2002Inventors: Carolyn Reeder MacNaughton, Robert Malcolm David MacNaughton
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Publication number: 20180116879Abstract: A disposable incontinence detection system monitors an area for incontinence events. The incontinence detection system includes a substrate having a length and a width defining a monitoring area. Additionally, the incontinence detection system includes a moisture sensor positioned within the monitoring area. The moisture sensor includes a circuit that includes traces spaced apart from each other such that the presence of moisture bridging a space between at least two of the traces will close the circuit. Additionally, the circuit includes a removable conductor coupled to one of the traces such that removal of the conductor irreversibly prevents the trace from closing the circuit. The moisture sensor is configured to determine whether the circuit has been closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Joshua A. Williams, Neal Wiggermann, Yongji Fu, Varad N. Srivastava
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Publication number: 20180116880Abstract: An absorbent article for personal hygiene has a fibrous intermediate layer between the topsheet and the absorbent core. The intermediate layer may include a first and second longitudinally-extending channels on opposite side of the longitudinal axis which are connected to a back pocket so that they together form a unitary area substantially free of fibrous material. The intermediate layer may further include a central area comprising fibrous material between the channels and the unitary area may be completely surrounded by the fibrous material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Julien Rene GARCIA, Ernesto Gabriel BIANCHI, Joerg ENDRES, Cornelia Beate MARTYNUS, Lutz STELZIG
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Publication number: 20180116881Abstract: A composite loop face fabric which incorporates a multi-bar stitch-bonded construction and related fastening system. A yarn system forms an arrangement of surface loops extending in stitched relation through a composite nonwoven stitching substrate incorporating at least one layer of a cellulose tissue disposed in surface covering relation to at least one layer of a nonwoven support material of polymeric fiber. Multiple layers of cellulose tissue and nonwoven support material may be used if desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Martin Wildeman
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Publication number: 20180116882Abstract: A wheelchair safety system for enhancing visibility of a wheelchair includes a wheelchair that has a body and a battery. A light unit is coupled to the wheelchair and the light unit emits light. Thus, the light unit notifies traffic that the wheelchair is crossing a roadway. The light unit has a telescopically adjustable height.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Benjamin Shaw
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Publication number: 20180116883Abstract: A helper pad includes a base layer, a capsule structure and a fluid drive device. The base layer substantially has a sheet structure. The capsule structure is arranged on the base layer, defines the accommodation space, and has an opening to communicate the accommodation space with the outside. The capsule structure includes a fixed region and a driven region. Through a delivery line, the fluid drive device is connected to the opening of the capsule structure and controls the fluid to flow into or exhaust from the accommodation space defined by the capsule structure. When the accommodation space is filled with the fluid, the fixed region is inflated, and a thickness of one side of the driven region is larger than that of another one side of the driven region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Ying-Chun YEN
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Publication number: 20180116884Abstract: This invention relates to lifting mechanisms. In particular this invention relates to lifting mechanisms for use in healthcare equipment such as beds.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Laurie DRAKE
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Publication number: 20180116885Abstract: A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient. A pair of support decks are operatively attached to a support frame. Each of the support decks is arranged for articulation about a respective longitudinal axis between a plurality of longitudinal support configurations. Each of the support decks comprises a seat section and an auxiliary section operatively attached to the seat section for articulation transverse to the respective longitudinal axis. A joint assembly is coupled to the support frame and to each of the support decks. The joint assembly is arranged to concurrently position the auxiliary sections at a common angle relative to the respective seat sections independent of articulation of the support decks between the longitudinal support configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Connor F. St. John, Cory P. Herbst, Patrick Lafleche
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Publication number: 20180116886Abstract: A mobility assistance device including a base section and an upright section. The base section is configured to be disposed under a cushion-type portion of a piece of furniture. The base section includes a first base component and a second base component, each of the first and second base components including a first portion defining a base plane and a second portion extending generally upright in a plane perpendicular to the base plane. The upright section includes an arched component configured to couple the second portions of the two base components, and a height-adjustable handle coupled to the arched component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Publication number: 20180116887Abstract: A support pole including a support member including a longitudinal axis, a floor mount on a first end of the support member, a ceiling mount on a second end opposite the first end of the support member; and at least one handle coupled to the support member. The handle is positionable 360 degrees about the support member and along the longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Publication number: 20180116888Abstract: The present invention includes a bed sheet having one or more features to accommodate a user's grasp whereby to assist the user in safely lifting a patient with the bed sheet. The invention further includes a hoist system configured to raise and lower the bed sheet via the one or more features to accommodate a user's grasp. The one or more grasping features of the bed sheet may include handles that are secured to the bed sheet using an integrated webbing that allows the bed sheet to be used to transport patients from one location to another, such as from a gurney to a hospital bed. An integrated webbing of the bed sheet strengthens an interface between handles and a top portion of the bed sheet so that patients of substantial weight can be transported via the bed sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Jeff Bullock
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Publication number: 20180116889Abstract: A method of administering a massage comprising employing, by a massage practitioner, a foot of the massage practitioner to deliver force to a patient that is lying on a patient supporting device, and utilizing, by the massage practitioner, a flexible member affixed to patient supporting surface to assist with balance while employing the foot of the massage practitioner to deliver force to the patient. An apparatus for adapting a portable massage table comprising an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction and at least one clasp attached to the elongated body. The elongated body has a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional configuration. The at least one clasp is adaptable for securing a flexible member to the elongated body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: SARGA BODYWORKInventors: DANIEL TSUKAYAMA, JIVATMA MASSAGUER ROSKE
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Publication number: 20180116890Abstract: A polypropylene sheet with an upper panel and a lower panel that are joined at a foot end. The sheets are dimensioned to fit a person inside to protect them from direct contact with bedding sheets. There is an optional pillow pocket at the head end of the lower panel to fit a pillow inside also preventing direct contact. There are optional adhesive strips to seal one or both edges of the top panel to the bottom panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Sandra Grayer