Patents Issued in July 31, 2018
  • Patent number: 10034747
    Abstract: A two-component valve prosthesis system includes a docking component and a prosthetic valve component that is configured to be delivered separately from the docking component. The docking component has a compressed configuration for percutaneous delivery within a vasculature and an expanded configuration for deployment within a native heart valve. The docking component includes a tubular skirt, a first annular scaffold attached to a first end of the tubular skirt and a second annular scaffold attached to a second end of the tubular skirt. The first and second annular scaffolds are independent from each other. An intermediate portion of the tubular skirt is unsupported such that neither of the first or second annular scaffolds surrounds the intermediate portion of the tubular skirt. The prosthetic valve component has a compressed configuration for percutaneous delivery within a vasculature and an expanded configuration for deployment within the intermediate portion of the docking component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC.
    Inventor: Frank Harewood
  • Patent number: 10034748
    Abstract: A prosthetic aortic valve intended for native or valve-in-valve within bioprostheses includes an expandable support scaffold and valve leaflets disposed within an upper leaflet portion of the support scaffold. The valve leaflets within the upper portion may be located within the annulus (intravalvular), above the annulus, or above the native or prosthetic leaflets (supravalvular). The valve within a previously implanted degenerated heart valve such that a base or lower portion of the replacement valve is within the previously implanted valve and the upper portion is expanded within the aorta, the internal area of the valve can be increased and the hemodynamics of the valve improved. Alternatively, the valve may include separate upper and lower portions allowing the portions to be implanted sequentially if needed and the length and other characteristics of the valve to be adjusted based on patient anatomy and condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Elaine Evelina Tseng, Ali Nejatbakhsh Azadani
  • Patent number: 10034749
    Abstract: Systems and methods for docking a heart valve prosthesis. A system includes a helical anchor (30) formed as multiple coils (32) adapted to support a heart valve prosthesis (10) with coil portions (32) positioned above and below the heart valve annulus (12). A seal (50) is coupled with the helical anchor (30) and includes portions extending between adjacent coils (32) for preventing blood leakage through the helical anchor (30) and past the heart valve prosthesis (10). An expansible helical anchor (30) is formed as multiple coils (32) adapted to support a heart valve prosthesis (10). At least one of the coils (32) is normally being at a first diameter, and is expandable to a second, larger diameter upon application of radial outward force from within the helical anchor (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Mitral Valve Technologies Sarl
    Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Landon H. Tompkins
  • Patent number: 10034750
    Abstract: Prosthetic heart valve devices for percutaneous replacement of native heart valves and associated systems and method are disclosed herein. A prosthetic heart valve device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an expandable support having an outer surface and configured for placement between leaflets of the native valve. The device can also include a plurality of asymmetrically arranged arms coupled to the expandable support and configured to receive the leaflets of the native valve between the arms and the outer surface. In some embodiments, the arms can include tip portions for engaging a subannular surface of the native valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Twelve, Inc.
    Inventors: John Morriss, Hanson Gifford, III
  • Patent number: 10034751
    Abstract: A delivery system for an implantable medical device having at least one retention member at an end thereof includes a shaft extending in a longitudinal direction. An elongated sheath surrounds the shaft. The sheath is slidable relative to the shaft in the longitudinal direction. A space is defined inside of the sheath and is adapted to receive the medical device in an assembled or collapsed condition. A retainer is positioned at a first end of the space. At least one recess is provided in the retainer and is adapted to receive the retention member of the medical device in the assembled condition. A selectively activable member is disposed in the compartment between the longitudinal shaft and the medical device. When in an activated state, the member expands radially relative to the shaft, thereby urging the retention member to disengage from the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Valerie J. Glazier, Huisun Wang, Alex Grafov
  • Patent number: 10034752
    Abstract: One aspect provides advancing a distal end of a needle out of a bore of a tool, and capturing a suture in a slot formed through an exterior surface of the needle, with the suture engaged with a penile implant. The method includes retracting the distal end of the needle and a portion of the suture into the bore of the tool, and inserting a shaft of the tool into a corpora cavernosum of a penis and forcing the distal end of the needle and the portion of the suture out of the bore of the tool and through a glans of the penis. The method includes retracting the needle into the bore and retaining the portion of the suture exterior to the glans of the penis. Pulling on the suture pulls the penile implant into the corpora cavernosum of the penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventor: Jeffrey Brian Taylor
  • Patent number: 10034753
    Abstract: A system for use in conjunction with a hip prosthesis is shown. A customized patient-specific acetabular orthopedic surgical instrument and a customized patient-specific femoral orthopedic surgical instrument are disclosed. A method for fabricating and using the orthopedic surgical instruments is also disclosed. A method for using the customized patient-specific acetabular orthopedic surgical instrument is disclosed. A method for using the customized patient-specific femoral orthopedic surgical instrument is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Dressler, Jason T. Sherman
  • Patent number: 10034754
    Abstract: A surface protection system comprising a protective sleeve positionable over an orthopedic tool or implant, for example the tapered end of an orthopedioc femoral stem implant to shield the covered surface from exposure to abrasive particles during an automated polishing process is described. The protective sleeve comprises a body having an annular sidewall that extends from a proximal end to a distal end and is composed of a polymeric material. A cavity resides within the body extending through the distal end to a proximal end sidewall positioned perpendicular to the annular sidewall. The protective sleeve further comprises at least one annular recess intermediate at least two annular ridges that reside along an interior surface at the distal end of the sleeve. These series of annular ridges and recesses form a removably tight seal around the exterior surface that minimizes the migration of abrasive polishing particles to the exterior surface of the orthopedic tool or implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Greatbatch Medical S.A.
    Inventor: Luc Vautrin
  • Patent number: 10034755
    Abstract: An implant device used to replace and restore the function of the knee meniscus in a human. The compliant, yet resilient device is comprised of a biocompatible, non-degradable three-dimensional body comprised of at least a central body, a second structure, a third structure, and a coating. The device is concentrically aligned wherein the second structure is adjoined to the central body wherein the third structure is adjoined on the central body opposite of the second structure. The third structure further features a first and a second pulling element which is coupled to the central body and forms the outer periphery and major circumference of the device. The device is comprised of multiple components which provide tensile strength, compressive resilience, and attachment mechanisms for replacing the meniscus. Each structure is comprised of multiple surfaces which are further reinforced, separated, and connected by an individual plurality of vertical elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventors: Seth McCullen, Mario Alberto Accardi
  • Patent number: 10034756
    Abstract: There is provided a tibial component comprising: a tibial tray with an inferior side; and a support member connected to the inferior side of the tibial tray, the support member having a stem portion, the support member further comprising at least one opening. In one embodiment, the at least one opening is constructed and arranged to receive a sawblade or an osteotome. In another embodiment, the at least one opening is comprised of solid material but is radio-lucent. In yet another embodiment, the at least one opening is comprised of solid material and is frangible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Ryan Lloyd Landon
  • Patent number: 10034757
    Abstract: A glenoid implant comprises a body comprising: an articular surface and a scapula-engaging surface, the scapula-engaging surface including first and second portions angled relative to each other; and a fixation feature extending from the scapula-engaging surface. A method comprises: forming a planar bone surface at a glenoid using a guide pin; forming a first bore into the glenoid located near the guide pin; forming a second bore into the glenoid offset from the first bore; inserting an augment ream guide into the first and second bores; and forming an angled bone surface at the glenoid relative to the planar bone surface using the augment ream guide. A ream guide comprises: a base having first and second surfaces; a bone peg extending from the first surface; an alignment peg spaced from the bone peg; and a guide peg extending from the second surface at an oblique angle to the bone peg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Francis Kovacs, Thomas M. Vanasse, Lawrence Gulotta
  • Patent number: 10034758
    Abstract: A two piece humeral component for use in joint arthroplasty which is adapted to be implanted into a joint and engaged by a socket component of the joint. The joint component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to be engaged by the socket and the second medial surface is adapted to be secured to mounting portion. The mounting portion has a first surface and a second medial surface. The first surface is adapted to be fixably engaged to the second mounting portion of the humeral component. The second medial surface is adapted to be secured to the humerus. A peg which has a first end adapted to engage a cavity found in the humerus is disposed on the mounting portion's second medial surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Russell F. Warren, Donald H. Lee, Kevin T. Stone, Nicholas M. Cordaro
  • Patent number: 10034759
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a convertible prosthesis that is capable of conversion from a humeral head replacement to a reverse reconstruction without any removal of parts integrated into the patient's bony anatomy (e.g. implant stems). A desired overall implant inclination angle may be achieved by matching various implant stems with various reverse inserts, thus permitting a resection surface to be matched with an implant stem selection while also permitting a desired overall implant inclination angle to be achieved through the selection of an appropriate insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Tornier Orthopedics Ireland Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierric Deransart, Vincent Gaborit, Brian Maroney, Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Gargac, Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Luc Favard, Philippe Clavert, François Sirveaux, James Kelly, Sumant Krishnan, Daniel Mole, Cédric Comte, Eric Rundstadler, François Mondi, Christopher R. Chuinard, Thomas Bradley Edwards
  • Patent number: 10034760
    Abstract: A reinforcement implant comprises a cantilever part for spanning a resected area of a lamina and an anchoring part at opposite ends of the cantilever part. The first anchoring part has a pressure surface for bearing on the spinous process of the vertebra, and the second anchoring part has a transverse thrust surface for bearing on an outer face of the lamina. The pressure surface and the transverse thrust surface enclose an obtuse angle. An anti-shear device (e.g., a facet screw) is arranged on the transverse thrust surface, and one edge of the transverse thrust surface is adjoined by a load-bearing area of the cantilever part. The implant can thus be mounted in place from outside without needing to be pushed with a load-bearing action into the resected area. The resection surfaces on the lamina are free of loads, such that unevenness does not cause problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: FACET-LINK INC.
    Inventors: Harm-Iven Jensen, Helmut D. Link
  • Patent number: 10034761
    Abstract: The present invention concerns an intersomatic implant (2) comprising a body (4) suitable for being inserted between two vertebrae (1) to space them a predetermined distance apart, the body (4) being provided on either side, respectively, with a contact surface (5, 5?) with the corresponding vertebrae (1). The body (4) is formed from an oblong part of predetermined thickness provided at a first so-called proximal end with a gripping cam (9) mounted movable in rotation relative to the part about an axis perpendicular to the two surfaces (5, 5?), between two predetermined angular positions. The contact surfaces (5, 5?) are either parallel or substantially parallel to one another, and each contact surface (5, 5?) of the body (4) with a corresponding vertebra (1) comprises a set of curved longitudinal protrusions (7, 7?, 7?) which decrease in height towards the distal ends thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Implanet, Societe Anonyme
    Inventors: Christian Baccelli, Regis Le Couedic
  • Patent number: 10034762
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes embodiments for treating a defect in a tissue, the tissue having internal and external surfaces. A device includes a first portion for positioning at one of the internal and external surfaces for applying a treatment force to the defect. In addition, the device has a second portion for applying a counter-force, where the second portion is operable to be positioned so that the counter-force is applied on the other of the internal and external surfaces, away from the defect so as to substantially avoid application of force at the defect. Furthermore, the device includes a coupling member for connecting the inner and outer portions. Methods of using the device are described, for example in an intervertebral disc having a herniation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventors: Neil Godara, Youssef Biadillah
  • Patent number: 10034763
    Abstract: Intervertebral endoprosthesis discs suitable for surgical implantation between two vertebrae having and methods thereof. The prosthetic disc may have an endoprosthesis body including an anterior region and a posterior region designed to be positioned between a first vertebra and a second vertebra with a first and second movable insert positioned rotatably in anterior cavities and is rotatable to adjust the fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Phelps
  • Patent number: 10034764
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for use in spinal fusion procedures. An interbody fusion device has a first piece that is a load bearing device designed to bear the axial loading from the end plates of adjacent vertebrae. A second piece of the interbody fusion device is a retention device whose function is to prevent migration of the load bearing device. One or more fasteners secure the retention device to the vertebrae above and below the load bearing device. The fasteners cause the end plates of the vertebrae to compress the end plates to the load bearing device to facilitate proper fusion. The second piece can be configured to include lips that abut the apothyseal rings during, with the plate including bores angled such that fasteners penetrate the apothyseal rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: SpineSmith Partners, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard Kana, Kevin Dunworth, Luis Duarte, Brian Burkinshaw, Mukund Gundanna, Ryan Medema
  • Patent number: 10034765
    Abstract: An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
  • Patent number: 10034766
    Abstract: An intervertebral spinal spacer that can include a substantially annular body that can include an upper surface, a lower surface, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The inner surface of the substantially annular body can define an internal cavity. The annular body can include a plurality of outer apertures and a plurality of inner apertures connected by a plurality of fluid passages that can draw fluid into the internal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Hieu Ball
    Inventor: Hieu T. Ball
  • Patent number: 10034767
    Abstract: A spinal fusion device that is expandable. The device features a top and bottom surface for engaging adjacent vertebrae, a hollow center for stacking of bone or bone growth material, and a slidable mechanism with grooves for expanding or contracting the device in cooperation with a hinge assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Atlas Spine, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew G. Baynham
  • Patent number: 10034768
    Abstract: The present application is generally directed to implantable systems, devices and related methods pertaining to spinal surgery. In particular, the present application discloses a frame and spacer system for inserting into a disc space. The frame and spacer system is of low profile. The frame can receive different fixation devices, including threaded and non-threaded fixation devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Gray, Andrew Iott, Noah Hansell, Peter Goldsmith, Jennifer Klimek
  • Patent number: 10034769
    Abstract: A spinal fusion device that is expandable. The device features a top and bottom surface for engaging adjacent vertebrae, a hollow center for stacking of bone or bone growth material, and a slidable mechanism with grooves for expanding or unexpanding the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Atlas Spine, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew G. Baynham
  • Patent number: 10034770
    Abstract: An implant for spinal fusion includes a base member, a closure member, pins, and recesses. The base member includes a U-shaped configuration with an open end defined by first and second free ends of first and second side walls extending away from an end wall. The closure member is configured to form an enclosed interior when coupled with the base member. The closure member includes first and second overlapping portions configured to engage the first and second free ends. First and second pins are embedded in a respective one of the first and second free ends. First and second recesses are formed in a respective one of the first and second overlapping portions. The pins cooperate with the recesses to align and frictionally couple the base member with the closure member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.
    Inventor: Mohammad Etminan
  • Patent number: 10034771
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body defines a cavity. A plate is connectable with the implant body via a coupling member adjacent the cavity and is translatable relative thereto. The coupling member has a portion including a frangible torque limit. The plate defines at least one opening oriented to implant a fastener with tissue. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Cristian A. Capote, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Anthony J. Melkent, Neel Anand
  • Patent number: 10034772
    Abstract: An expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Andrew Iott, Mark Adams, Daniel Davenport, Mark Weiman
  • Patent number: 10034773
    Abstract: An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Colm McLaughlin, Noah Hansell, Daniel Davenport, Robert W. Trout, Robert Rhoads, George Howard
  • Patent number: 10034774
    Abstract: A disposable modular patella protector and clamp is disclosed, providing the ability for a surgeon to shift the procedure sequence of the implantation of the patella from the end of a total knee replacement procedure to anytime during the procedure by providing a modular clamp that holds and protects the patella prosthesis and prepared patella. The clamp may be positioned in a manner in which it does not obstruct the patella or the prosthesis, allowing the surgeon to attend to other elements of the procedure while the bone cement is allowed to cure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventors: Tyrone Ploch, Patrick Therien, Mark Broberg
  • Patent number: 10034775
    Abstract: In the use of devices and methods for measuring applied pressure on an article, such as a patella construct during a surgical procedure, differently sized and configured clamp bushing adapters can be interchangeably employed with, and removably secured to, a clamp stem to adapt to the relative sizes of objects being clamped. Embodiments of an installation cap can also be provided to assist with proper setup and operation by, for example, removably covering spike elements associated with a working surface of embodiments of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Boyer Anderson, LLC
    Inventors: John Stuart Boyer, Bruce Reed Anderson
  • Patent number: 10034776
    Abstract: An intervertebral stabilization implant and an intervertebral stabilizer insertion tool are disclosed. The insertion tool inserts the implant between the posterior peripheral regions of two vertebral bodies, and has elements allowing the insertion tool to position the implant and remove the implant if necessary. The insertion tool engages interior surfaces of an interlockable implant cavity to reduce the amount of space necessary to position the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventor: John W. McClellan
  • Patent number: 10034777
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Didier Poncet, David M. Warlop, Laurent Zanchin
  • Patent number: 10034778
    Abstract: A workstation having a pair of posts on either side of a clamping plate where a donor bone may be placed on sequentially cut in three separate cutting paths. Cutting gates are attached to the posts and used to provide cutting paths that can be precisely oriented with respect to the meniscus of the donor bone part using visual alignment without any manual measurements. The graft is affixed to a machining clamp and shaved to appropriately shape the sides and form a radius on the bottom of the graft. A tibia is then prepared by using a drill guide to form a pilot hole and then to drill out a large hole for the graft. The drilled hole is expanded and shaped using a rod guide and chisel and then a rasp. The shaped graft may then be implanted into the shaped hole and sutured in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: CONMED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Adrian E. Bosworth, Peter C. Miller
  • Patent number: 10034779
    Abstract: A method and system for acquiring the attitudes of an acetabulum and a femoral head in real time during an artificial hip joint replacement procedure; during hip joint replacement, a pressure sensor and/or a touch sensor are disposed at each pressure point concerned for a femoral head prosthesis test mold, forming a sensor array (1); the sensor array (1) acquires the contact and stress conditions between the femoral head prosthesis test mold and the acetabulum, and sends out a signal; and a receiving terminal receives and displays the signal on a display module, and acquires the simulated attitudes of the acetabulum and the femoral head. The system comprises a sensor array (1), a necessary peripheral circuit, and a signal receiving and display device for receiving and displaying the signal sent by the peripheral circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventor: Hong Chen
  • Patent number: 10034780
    Abstract: Prosthetic devices and, more particularly, modular myoelectric prosthesis components and related methods, are described. In one embodiment, a hand for a prosthetic limb may comprise a rotor-motor; a transmission, comprising a differential roller screw; a linkage coupled to the transmission; and at least one finger coupled to the linkage. In one embodiment, a component part of a wrist of a prosthetic limb may comprise an exterior-rotor motor, a planetary gear transmission, a clutch, and a cycloid transmission. In one embodiment, an elbow for a prosthetic limb may comprise an exterior-rotor motor, and a transmission comprising a planetary gear transmission, a non-backdrivable clutch, and a screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
    Inventors: James Lipsey, Jon Sensinger
  • Patent number: 10034781
    Abstract: A prosthetic knee joint with buffering and braking effects has an upper connecting base, a linking assembly, a braking assembly, and a lower connecting base. The upper connecting base has two extending arms and an accommodating recess. The linking assembly has two linking arms respectively and pivotally connected to the upper connecting base. The braking assembly has a braking arm protruding into the accommodating recess of the upper connecting base and pivotally connected to the two extending arms. The lower connecting base is connected to the linking assembly and the braking assembly. The upper connecting base, the linking assembly, the braking assembly and the lower connecting base form a four-bar linkage. A cushion between an abutting element and a main body provides a buffering effect during walking. Thus, the prosthetic knee joint has simplified structure and reduced cost and is convenient in assembly and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: PRO LIMB INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Shen
  • Patent number: 10034782
    Abstract: Prosthetic feet that provide for variable and adjustable stiffness are provided. A foot element can include a tongue portion defined or formed by a slot in the foot element that at least partially separates the tongue portion from a remainder of the foot element. The tongue portion can be operably connected to the remainder of the foot member to increase the stiffness of the foot member or operably disconnected from the remainder of the foot member to increase the flexibility of the foot member. The prosthetic foot further includes a mechanism for adjusting whether the tongue portion is operably connected or disconnected from the remainder of the foot member. The mechanism can be selectively actuated to adjust the stiffness of the foot element in dorsiflexion and/or plantarflexion and/or to adjust the degree to which the tongue portion is allowed to flex relative to the remainder of the foot member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Össur hf
    Inventor: David Sandahl
  • Patent number: 10034783
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an adjustable prosthetic ankle separate from a prosthetic foot includes an upper coupling member, a lower coupling member that couples with the upper coupling member, and a flexion angle adjustment mechanism associated with the coupling members that enables a user to change a relative angle between the coupling members, and therefore a flexion angle of the prosthetic ankle, without using any tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Michael Jason Highsmith, Derek James Lura
  • Patent number: 10034784
    Abstract: A medical device including a valve member with an elongate tubular portion with at least one aperture disposed in a sidewall at a location between the proximal and distal ends, and a plurality of leaflets; a first endovascular graft coupled to the valve member; and a second endovascular graft coupled to the first endovascular graft; and an expandable anchor member coupled to the second endovascular graft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventor: Gilbert H. L. Tang
  • Patent number: 10034785
    Abstract: A single access method of repairing an aneurysm in a bifurcated vascular lumen is described. A primary graft portion is configured in the bifurcated vascular lumen before a guide wire is configured through the primary graft portion and into a contralateral vessel of the bifurcated vascular lumen from the access opening. The guide wire may be a directed into the contralateral vessel and around the bifurcation in the primary graft portion by steerable sheath, a directional sleeve or a sheath having an aperture and secured to the primary graft portion by a balloon. The contralateral limb is then advanced through the access opening in the ipsilateral vessel, around the bifurcation and into the contralateral vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudio J Schonholz, Joshua D Adams
  • Patent number: 10034786
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medical implant (1) for the occlusion of a patients auricula sinistra by endovascular means, said implant having a cage structure (10) comprising a plurality of webs (3) that are proximally attached to a retaining ring (4) via connecting webs (2) and distally limited by a rim of converging webs (3), wherein said implant (1) consists of a self-expanding material, has in contracted state the shape of a slotted tube and, after expansion, assumes the cage structure (10) of a diameter larger than that of the retaining ring (4) and wherein at least one or several anchor elements (7) are arranged within or distally to the cage structure (10); said anchor elements being proximally connected directly or indirectly with the retaining ring (4), therein (a) the one or more anchor elements (7a) are provided at the distal end with a tip (8) with barb (9), with tip (8) and barb (9) projecting beyond the cage structure (10) with the intention for the tip (8) and barb (9) to be anchored in the muscl
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Bentley InnoMed GmbH
    Inventor: Milisav Obradovic
  • Patent number: 10034787
    Abstract: An endovascular delivery system for an endovascular prosthesis includes a radiopaque marker system for accurate delivery of the prosthesis. The radiopaque marker system is disposed within a prosthesis or stent holder within the delivery system. The radiopaque marker system includes a plurality of radiopaque markers that provide different views rotation of the prosthesis or stent holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: TriVascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael V. Chobotov, Mark Geusen
  • Patent number: 10034788
    Abstract: A stent graft adaptor has an outer graft tube and an inner graft tube with the inner graft tube substantially concentric with and within the outer graft tube. A joining member extends between the inner tube and the outer tube. The joining member can be a continuous fold of graft material extending from a proximal end of the outer tube to a proximal end of the inner tube. The inner tube has at least one self expanding stent on an outer surface thereof and the outer graft tube has at least one self expanding stent on an inner surface. The outer surface of the outer tube provides a sealing surface to engage against the wall of a vessel and the inner tube provides a sealing surface to engage with a corresponding sealing surface of a stent graft deployed through it. The outer sealing surface can include barbs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Piotr Miroslaw Kasprzak, II, Werner Dieter Ducke, David Ernest Hartley, Blayne A. Roeder
  • Patent number: 10034789
    Abstract: A hinge joint for orthopedic knee braces that enable a wearer or medical professional to quickly and efficiently adjust the lateral corrective force placed on the knee joint so as to apply the force at heel strike (full extension) when it is most needed, but will relax the loading during flexion. The hinge joint, for use in a three point pressure system of a knee brace, has a first part that is connectable to a femoral arm of a knee brace and a second part that is mounted to be able to telescope out of the first part as the leg is extended and to telescope back into the first part as the leg flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Townsend Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven S. Knecht
  • Patent number: 10034790
    Abstract: A dynamic platform with extending struts has fastened thereto a bi-directional torsional power unit to selectively deliver force opposing either extension or flexion, and to provide assistance in a respective opposite direction. The power unit is threadably mounted on a hinge pin (spline) centrally located on the platform, and is latched to a catch assembly radially located thereto, the hinge pin of the platform communicating with one end of a torsion spring of the power unit and the catch assembly communicating with another end of the torsion spring, to selectively deliver the extension/flexion force. The power unit can be detached, with simple manual operation of the catch assembly, without tools, flipped over and reattached to the same platform attachment points to switch (reverse) extension torque to flexion torque and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Ultraflex Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark DeHarde
  • Patent number: 10034791
    Abstract: A system and method for measuring and/or monitoring compliance and/or quality of brace usage is provided that includes one or more straps, one or more assemblies interacting with the one or more straps, and measurement mechanism(s) associated with the strap/assembly combination to generate information related to compliance and/or quality of brace usage. The systems and methods may be retrofit to existing scoliosis braces and may be used to transmit information to remote devices and/or processors. In addition, information concerning compliance and/or quality of brace usage may be communicated to a user and/or health care provider(s), e.g., through one or more signaling elements such as aural, visual and/or haptic signaling elements associated with the at least one assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Wellinks, Inc.
    Inventors: Levi DeLuke, Ellen Su, Sebastian Monzon
  • Patent number: 10034792
    Abstract: A locking ring (1) for an ostomy coupling as well as an ostomy coupling is provided. The locking ring includes two extension arms (4,5) connected at a common fulcrum (6) that will act as a hinge, when the arms are rotated with respect to each other. A toggle-mechanism may be used in the locking ring. The extension arms will through a connection to the locking ring close the locking ring upon rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventor: Troels Pedersen
  • Patent number: 10034793
    Abstract: Coupling systems including interlocking male and female members are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first coupling including a sidewall having an annular spring. The example apparatus also includes a second coupling to be coupled to the first coupling. The second coupling has an annular wall including a seal. The seal is to sealingly engage the annular spring when the second coupling is coupled to the first coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: SARASOTA MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Walter F. Leise, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10034794
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a vas deferens valve for contraception for use in a man and for implanting in the vas deferens within the scrotum, enabling the regulating of sperm flow in the vas deferens. There is a manually activated rocker switch which can be activated through the skin of the scrotum and which has a through-channel which, in the opened state, leads from a valve connection piece on the testicular vas deferens to a valve connection piece on the abdominal end of the vas deferens and, in the closed valve state, can be blocked on the end of the through-flow channel which faces the abdominal vas deferens end. The valve additionally has at least one outlet channel which, in the closed state of the valve, leads from the valve connection piece on the testicular end of the vas deferens out of the valve to the outside in the body of the man.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: PES INNOVATION AG
    Inventor: Clemens Bimek
  • Patent number: 10034795
    Abstract: A method of performing laser surgery in a patient's eye includes generating a light beam, deflecting the light beam using a scanner to form an enclosed treatment pattern that is configured to form an enclosed capsulorhexis incision that includes a registration feature, and delivering the enclosed treatment pattern to target tissue in the patient's eye to form in an anterior lens capsule of the patient's eye the enclosed capsulorhexis incision that includes the registration feature. The registration feature is configured so that an edge of the target tissue formed by the enclosed capsulorhexis incision mates with an intraocular lens registration feature on an intraocular lens so as to rotationally register the intraocular lens relative to the registration feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: OPTIMEDICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: William Culbertson, Mark Blumenkranz, David Angeley, George Marcellino, Michael Wiltberger, Dan Andersen
  • Patent number: 10034796
    Abstract: An ophthalmic treatment system of an embodiment is used for performing therapy on target tissue in a patient's eye. The ophthalmic treatment system comprises, a light source, a delivery system, an obtaining means, a setting means and control electronics. The light source is configured to produce treatment light. The delivery system is configured to deliver the treatment light to the patient's eye. The obtaining means is configured to obtain information acquired by capturing the patient's eye. The setting means is used for setting a position in the patient's eye by using the information obtained by the obtaining means. The control electronics is configured to control the delivery system based on the position set by the setting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: TOPCON MEDICAL LASER SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Steven Thomas Charles