Patents Issued in August 23, 2018
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Publication number: 20180235786Abstract: Example stent grafts and methods for placement thereof are provided. An example stent graft may include (a) a main body stent graft defining a lumen that has a first end and a second end, (b) a diaphragm coupled to the main body stent graft, where the diaphragm defines at least three openings and (c) at least three stent graft extensions each defining a lumen, where a first end of each of the three stent graft extensions is coupled to one of the three openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
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Publication number: 20180235787Abstract: A fenestrated aortic cuff is configured to be delivered endovascularly to a target region, deployed, fastened, and sealed to a vessel wall, e.g., in a neck region of an aortic aneurysm. Example fenestrated cuffs provide a suitable landing zone for a commercially available endograft, which may be, in some cases, positioned below or above the renal arteries in order to complete exclusion of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) or a thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA), respectively, from systematic circulation. In some cases, fenestrated cuff function is facilitated and improved by employing active fixation and sealing mechanisms, including, e.g., helical fasteners, which may allow deployment of the fenestrated cuff in short neck regions with limited sealing area.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Lee BOLDUC, Bart MUHS
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Publication number: 20180235788Abstract: Self-expandable, woven intravascular devices for use as stents (both straight and tapered), filters (both temporary and permanent) and occluders for insertion and implantation into a variety of anatomical structures. The devices may be formed from shape memory metals such as nitinol. The devices may also be formed from biodegradable materials. Delivery systems for the devices include two hollow tubes that operate coaxially. A device is secured to the tubes prior to the implantation and delivery of the device by securing one end of the device to the outside of the inner tube and by securing the other end of the device to the outside of the outer tube. The stents may be partially or completely covered by graft materials, but may also be bare. The devices may be formed from a single wire. The devices may be formed by either hand or machine weaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Hideki Hyodoh, Andras Konya, Kenneth C. Wright
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Publication number: 20180235789Abstract: Methods and devices relate to the use and construction of a vascular stent. A stent assembly includes mesh structure that is at least partially attached to a support or stent structure. The stent structure is formed of one or more struts that collectively form a tubular body sized to fit within a blood vessel. The mesh structure is formed of one or more filaments or sutures that are interwoven or knit to form a structure that is coupled to the stent structure. The mesh structure can at least partially cover or at least be partially covered by the stent structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, Herbert Mendoza, Roy Leguidleguid
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Publication number: 20180235790Abstract: A convertible catheter for use as a nephrouretheral stent, biliary stent, or other structure for maintaining patency of a bodily lumen is disclosed. After initial implantation, the proximal portion of the convertible catheter extending out from the body may simply be removed. A simple action at the catheter hub allows this proximal portion to be removed, leaving behind the implanted stent within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Harry R. SMOUSE, Kent C. B. STALKER, Timothy H. WILLIAMS, Edward I. WULFMAN
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Publication number: 20180235791Abstract: Disclosed is a stent insertion apparatus including a sheath formed to have a hollow shape and in which a stent is accommodated, a main guide tube movably inserted into the sheath and to which one end of the stent is coupled, and an auxiliary guide tube coupled to the main guide tube in a bifurcated manner and to which the other end of the stent, which branches from the one end of the stent, is coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: S&G BIOTECH, INC.Inventors: Sung Kwon Kang, Sun Soon Park, So Hee Jung
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Publication number: 20180235792Abstract: A prosthesis delivery device comprises a cannula having an expandable positioning device disposed at the proximal end thereof. A prosthesis is retained on the cannula distal of the expandable device. Expansion of the expandable device retains and centers the delivery device and the prosthesis carried thereon in the vessel and allows repositioning of the prosthesis without contacting the proximal end of the prosthesis with the vessel walls prior to deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: William J. Havel, Matthew Huser, Jarin Kratzberg, Kimberly Ringenberger
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Publication number: 20180235793Abstract: The present disclosure provides an inflatable weight control device that is implanted long-term with an endoscope in obese and bariatric human patients to promote early and prolonged satiety. The device includes a flexible, inflatable member coupled to a valve body assembly and an elongated durable module residing within the flexible member. The flexible member is selectively inflated to form two bulbs with a central passageway extending through the bulbs and the valve body assembly. Once the bulbs are inflated, the device is retained within the patient's pyloric valve to form a gastric outlet obstruction wherein chyme accumulates and then is directed through the central passageway to reach the patient's duodenum. Due to its unique configuration, the implanted device reduces gastric outflow which results in early and prolonged satiety when the patient consumes normal-sized meals or food portions, thereby reducing food consumption and increasing the patient's weight loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Gary Annunziata, Timothy Stippick
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Publication number: 20180235794Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for treatment of morbid obesity using minimally invasive techniques. The apparatus includes a system of components that may be used separately or in combination for effectively reducing stomach volume, bypassing a portion of the stomach and/or small intestines, reducing nutrient absorption in the stomach and/or small intestines and/or depositing minimally or undigested food farther than normal into the intestines, thereby stimulating intestinal responses. The components described include an artificial stoma device, a gastric sleeve device, an intestinal sleeve device, a combined gastrointestinal sleeve device and permanent and detachable attachment systems. Also described are devices for delivering and deploying the components of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Jonathan Kagan, Mitchell Dann, Lee Guterman
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Publication number: 20180235795Abstract: A brace, comprising: (i) a palmar piece configured to conform to the palmar side of a user's wrist, comprising an opening sized for the user's thumb, the palmer piece further comprising a first pin extending outwardly from an outer surface of the palmar piece in a first direction, further comprising a second pin extending outwardly from the outer surface in a first direction, wherein the first and second direction are opposite one another; and (ii) a forearm piece configured to conform to the user's forearm, comprising a first pin opening sized to receive the first pin, further comprising an elongated slot configured to receive the second pin in a sliding relationship; wherein the palmar piece is moveable relative to the forearm piece such that the user can move the wrist along the user's dart thrower's plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: Clarkson UniversityInventors: Laurel Kuxhaus, Brian Davis, Anthony D. Anderson II, Megan Curry, Catherine Pelton, Christopher Robinson, Margaret Shea
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Publication number: 20180235796Abstract: Described is an exercise tool. More particularly, it is a therapy and exercise tool specifically devised as a foot-therapy and toe-aligning device to align, separate, and stretch toes. The foot-therapy and toe-aligning device comprises a frame with a plurality of posts connected with the frame. The device is formed of an elastic material such that a user may place at least one of the plurality of posts between a user's toes and pull the post to stretch and elongate the post between the toes. Upon release, the elastic material of the post causes the post to attempt to return to its original shape, thereby causing it to expand out and conform its shape to fit snugly against the user's toes. Additionally, the elastic material allows the toe posts to be positioned and maintained at numerous locations between the user's toes for customizable positioning between the toes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Frederic Ferri
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Publication number: 20180235797Abstract: Described is an exercise tool. More particularly, it is a therapy and exercise tool specifically devised as a foot-therapy and toe-aligning device to align, separate, and stretch toes. The foot-therapy and toe-aligning device comprises a frame with a plurality of posts connected with the frame. The device is formed of an elastic material such that a user may place at least one of the plurality of posts between a user's toes and pull the post to stretch and elongate the post between the toes. Upon release, the elastic material of the post causes the post to attempt to return to its original shape, thereby causing it to expand out and conform its shape to fit snugly against the user's toes. Additionally, the elastic material allows the toe posts to be positioned and maintained at numerous locations between the user's toes for customizable positioning between the toes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Frederic Ferri
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Publication number: 20180235798Abstract: Apparatus and methods for preparing a fractured bone for repair. Preparing the bone may include fracture reduction. Preparing the bone may include holding a fracture in reduction. Preparing the bone may include identifying locations for obtaining access to an interior region of the bone. The apparatus may include structures outside the bone that interact with fragments of the bone. The structures may participate in the reduction. The structures may participate in holding the reduction. The structures may participate in identifying the locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Kyle Taylor, Todd A. Krinke, Alex A. Peterson, Thomas David Magnuson, Steve D. Kruse, Mark Robert Bilitz, Stefan J. Hertel, Michael P. Brenzel, Paul Hindrichs
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Publication number: 20180235799Abstract: A catheter connector for fluidly connecting a catheter to a receptacle, the catheter connector comprising two body portions, one body portion for attachment to the catheter and the other body portion for attachment to the receptacle, the connector providing a fluidly open passage from the catheter to the receptacle when the first body portion is coupled to the second body portion, each body portion automatically fluidly closing off the respective catheter and receptacle when disengaged from the other body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Harry Binnendyk
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Publication number: 20180235800Abstract: The present invention provides an ostomy apparatus which is capable of reversibly closing and opening an outlet of the ostomy apparatus. The outlet of the ostomy apparatus comprises a stretchable elastomeric tubular wall having a double wall tube-in-tube configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Choon Kee Lee
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Publication number: 20180235801Abstract: An adaptable ostomy base plate having a substantially convex shape for initial engagement with a peristomal skin surface and can be inverted to a substantially concave shape to fittingly engage to a topography of the peristomal skin surface for permanent engagement thereto. The base plate comprises a reinforcement ring arranged on a distal surface of the top film and the inner section of the base plate, being inside the reinforcement ring is provided with undulations defined by a series of concentric ridges and valleys, said series progresses outwardly from the stoma-receiving through-going hole towards the reinforcement ring and at least partly under the reinforcement ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Claus Oellgaard, Niels Pinholt
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Publication number: 20180235802Abstract: A controlled discharge ostomy appliance assembly comprises (i) a stoma seal that is self-urging with a dynamic damping characteristic that resists changes of seal volume, (ii) a press-fit coupling member displaceable from an unlocked position to a locked position as part of a press-fit process, and (iii) a single-use frangible portion. The assembly further includes a protector shield removably fastened to the appliance forming a combined assembly therewith. The protector shield comprises (i) a seal displacer manipulable for displacing the stoma seal to a non-operative position ready for fitting, (ii) a substantially rigid coupling member guard portion for protecting the state of the coupling member, and (iii) a bracing portion for bracing the single-use frangible portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Tinh Nguyen-Demary, John Cline, John Blum, Gary Stacey, Philip Davies, Trevor Beckett
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Publication number: 20180235803Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides an intrauterine device (IUD) comprising an oval shape, wherein the device comprises a core of magnetic material, an inert material or copper coating the core, wherein the coating comprises a pharmaceutical agent, copper or a combination thereof. Another embodiment provides a method to suppress estrus in a subject comprising inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) comprising an oval shape, wherein the device comprises a core of magnetic material and an inert material or copper coating the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Carlos Gradil
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Publication number: 20180235804Abstract: An inserter having a proximal and distal end, is for inserting and positioning an intra-uterine device (IUD), which is attached to a withdrawal string. The inserter includes a plunger having a central longitudinal axis, which is configured for slidable mounting of a hollow protective tube. The distal end of the plunger is configured for dismountable connection with the IUD. The protective tube is configured to slidably cover the IUD. The inserter has a handle attached to the proximal end of the plunger, and has a longitudinal member that forms part of the handle, which extends in the distal direction with respect to the plunger. The longitudinal member contains a friction contact surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Francis Frankenne, Vincent Gerkens
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Publication number: 20180235805Abstract: Medical devices, systems, and methods for pain management and other applications may apply cooling with at least one probe inserted through an exposed skin surface of skin. The cooling may remodel one or more target tissues so as to effect a desired change in composition of the target tissue and/or a change in its behavior, often to interfere with transmission of pain signals along sensory nerves. Alternative embodiments may interfere with the function of motor nerves, the function of contractile muscles, and/or some other tissue included in the contractile function chain so as to inhibit muscle contraction and thereby alleviate associated pain. In some embodiments, other sources of pain such as components of the spine (optionally including herniated disks) may be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Keith Burger, Lisa Elkins, Ronald Williams
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Publication number: 20180235806Abstract: An opthalmic system (100) having an opthalmic cassette (104) for operative engagement with an opthalmic apparatus (102) is disclosed. The opthalmic cassette (104) includes a cassette body (108) having a manifold (124) defining an inlet port (180) in fluid flow communication with first and second fluid pathways (120/122) which are in selective fluid flow communication with respective first and second storage chambers (116/118) such that fluid enters either the first storage chamber (116) or the second storage chamber (118). The opthalmic apparatus (102) is operable to permit alternate fluid flow communication between the inlet port (108) and either the first storage chamber (116) or the second storage chamber (118) during operation of the opthalmic system (100).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: James EASLEY, John BOSWELL
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Publication number: 20180235807Abstract: The invention relates to a device for dispensing a mist of an ophthalmic fluid, the device comprising a discharge opening for said mist, a mixing chamber communicating with a discharge opening, an air chamber, a first drive operable to expel air from the air chamber, a fluid chamber for holding a first volume of the liquid and communicating with the mixing chamber, a dosing chamber for containing a second volume of the liquid corresponding to a plurality of the doses, preferably to two doses, of the liquid, the dosing chamber communicating with or configured for communicating with a supply of the liquid, such as a collapsible liquid container or a liquid container having a movable bottom, and with the fluid chamber, a second drive operable to supply the second volume of the liquid from the supply to the dosing chamber and for emptying the dosing chamber by repetitive delivery of a single dose of the plurality of doses of the liquid contained therein to the fluid chamber, the air chamber communicating with theType: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Søren Anker NIELSEN, Kurt SOLGÅRD
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Publication number: 20180235808Abstract: Devices and approaches for activating cross-linking within corneal tissue to stabilize and strengthen the corneal tissue following an eye therapy treatment. A feedback system is provided to acquire measurements and pass feedback information to a controller. The feedback system may include an interferometer system, a corneal polarimetry system, or other configurations for monitoring cross-linking activity within the cornea. The controller is adapted to analyze the feedback information and adjust treatment to the eye based on the information. Aspects of the feedback system may also be used to monitor and diagnose features of the eye. Methods of activating cross-linking according to information provided by a feedback system in order to improve accuracy and safety of a cross-linking therapy are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: David Muller, John Marshall, Marc D. Friedman, Stephen Blinn, Ronald Scharf, Pavel Kamaev, Radha Pertaub
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Publication number: 20180235809Abstract: A method of re-profiling a cornea of an eye is provided which includes causing ablation energy to be applied across the cornea of the eye and controlling distribution of the ablation energy across the cornea of the eye. The distribution of the ablation energy is controlled by causing the ablation energy to provide an ablation zone, having an optical zone disposed in a central portion of the anterior surface and a transition zone disposed peripherally to the optical zone on an anterior surface of the cornea the ablation zone, and determining a shape of the transition zone by selecting between a cubic spline function and a complementary error function.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: AMO DEVELOPMENT LLCInventor: Guang-ming DAI
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Publication number: 20180235810Abstract: An incisional instrument and method of use for creating accurate, reproducible surgical incisions. An exemplary embodiment includes an incisional instrument configured for attachment to a patient's eye and for use performing arcuate limbal relaxing incisions (LRIs). The incisional instrument is made up of two coaxial, interconnecting pieces: a docking piece and a cutting piece. The docking piece includes a suction mechanism and is configured for being secured to a patient's eye just outside the corneal limbus. The cutting piece is configured to fit flush within the docking piece and includes cutting blades and one or more handles for rotating the cutting piece relative to the docking piece. When assembled, the cutting blades extend beyond the proximal end of the docking piece by a length equal to the desired depth of LRIs to be cut. The incisional instrument further includes measurement markings for properly positioning and measuring incisions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Krishi Peddada, Christopher J. Pole
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Publication number: 20180235811Abstract: A tympanostomy tube is provided for insertion into and residence in a tympanic membrane of a mammal. The tympanostomy tube has a body including a first end portion, a second end portion and a central portion disposed between the first and second end portions. Additionally, an axially extending passageway is provided having a first open end and a second open end. The first end portion includes a relatively enlarged diameter radially extending flange disposed adjacent a first end of the first end portion, and a relatively reduced diameter portion. The second end portion includes at least first and second moveable legs having first ends coupled to the first end portion and second ends. The second ends include sharpened surfaces that are sufficiently sharpened to incise through the tympanic membrane during insertion of the tympanostomy tube in the tympanic membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Michael H Fritsch
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Publication number: 20180235812Abstract: An implantable apparatus, including an implantable transducer fixation mechanism, the fixation mechanism being configured to receive an implantable transducer, wherein the fixation mechanism is configured to be fixed to a wall of the middle ear cavity of the recipient, and the fixation mechanism is configured to locate the transducer at least partially outside the middle ear cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Koen Erik VAN DEN HEUVEL
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Publication number: 20180235813Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses arc presented that involve forming patterns on neo-epithelium that allow increased functionality and may more nearly resemble the original epithelium. In one instance, a patterned neo-epithelium dressing for treating a tissue site having granulation tissue includes an interface member for placing proximate the granulation tissue and a plurality of three-dimensional features formed on a second, patient-facing side of the interface member. Other systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Michael E. MANWARING, Braden King-fung LEUNG
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Publication number: 20180235814Abstract: Devices and methods for wound treatment are disclosed. A chamber may define a treatment space having an interior engineered surface including a plurality of structures configured to provide pathways for the distribution of negative pressure and to exert mechanical stress on a wound. In some specific embodiments, the devices and methods may treat wounds on the head, neck, and face. One or more tubes may be in fluid communication with the treatment space to facilitate the application of negative pressure, the introduction of therapeutic agents, and the removal of wound material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Elof Eriksson, Michael Broomhead
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Publication number: 20180235815Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for closing an opening through a surface of a tissue site are described. The system includes a sealing member adapted to cover the opening to form a sealed space and a negative-pressure source adapted to be fluidly coupled to the sealed space to provide negative pressure to the sealed space. The system also includes a contracting layer adapted to be positioned adjacent the opening and formed from a material having a firmness factor and a plurality of holes extending through the contracting layer to form a void space. The holes have a perforation shape factor and a strut angle causing the plurality of holes to collapse in a direction substantially perpendicular to the opening. The contracting layer generates a closing force substantially parallel to the surface of the tissue site to close the opening in response to application of the negative pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Robert Tuck, Gareth Stephenson
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Publication number: 20180235816Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for dressing a wound. The apparatus comprises an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate, a liquid impermeable, gas permeable filter layer over the absorbent layer, a cover layer comprising at least one orifice and a first liquid and gas permeable transmission layer underlying the absorbent layer. The transmission layer is in fluid communication with the filter layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Edward Yerbury Hartwell
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Publication number: 20180235817Abstract: A laminate comprises a first layer comprising a plurality of lower opacity zones positioned within a higher opacity zone is provided. The plurality of lower opacity zones form a first pattern. The laminate comprises a second layer comprising a second pattern. The laminate comprises a non-joined span of the first and second layers having a dimension of at least about 20 mm. A first portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a first position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span. A second portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a second position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Timothy Ian MULLANE, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Jill Marlene ORR, Donald Carroll ROE, Jennifer SCHUTTE, John Brian STRUBE, Ann Cecilia TAPP, Rachael Eden WALTHER, Amanda Margaret BICKING, Jennifer Lynn DUSOLD, Margaret Elizabeth PORTER
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Publication number: 20180235818Abstract: A wetness notification system includes a sampling unit (5) for contacting and sampling liquid within a space surrounded by a clothing article (10), a moisture detector (3) mounted in the clothing article (10) and outputting a notification signal, a processor module (6) for transceiving the notification signal, a camera device (9) and a user device (4) . The camera device (9) includes a camera (90) facing the sampling unit (5) for capturing an image thereof, and a camera transceiver (902) for transceiving the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Hung Chi Chen
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Publication number: 20180235819Abstract: A disposable absorbent article with a water-permeable covering sheet, a water-impermeable center sheet, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween is disclosed herein. The absorbent article includes a pair of side flaps comprising a first side flap and an opposing second side flap; each of the first and second side flaps being made from a distinct layer of material that is not an extension of the water-permeable covering sheet or the water-impermeable center sheet. The distinct layer of material is doubled over to form a first layer comprising a first layer proximal edge, and a second layer comprising a second layer proximal edge, wherein the first layer and the second layer enclose an elastic strand, and wherein the first layer is attached to the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Gary Dean Lavon, Kevin Michael Smith, Michael Patrick Hayden
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Publication number: 20180235820Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a pair of leg cuffs with an raised section and an absorbent core comprising at least one channel at least partially oriented in the longitudinal direction of the article. The article may have a crotch width before use as measured between the proximal edges of the leg cuffs at the level of the crotch point of from to 70 mm to 200 mm, and a Relative Crotch Width Reduction (RCWR) of 32 mm/kg to 150 mm/kg.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Bruno Johannes Ehrnsperger, Blanca Arizti, Ernesto Bianchi, Hans Adolf Jackels, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Rodrigo Rosati
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Publication number: 20180235821Abstract: A manual lifting sling device including a bottom support portion, a rear side support portion, a left side retainer portion and a right side retainer portion, at least two lift handles, a left foldable portion, and a right foldable portion; wherein the manual lifting sling device is configured to be switchable between a standby state in the form of a sheet and an operation state in the form of a seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Cho Kee WONG, Wai Jun Sabrina WONG YEUNG
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Publication number: 20180235822Abstract: A load measuring pin sensor disposed as a connecting pin in a connecting portion of a plurality of frames of a bed is provided. The load measuring pin sensor includes a shaft portion constituting the connecting pin, force point portions provided on the shaft portion where a load from one frame acts on the force point portions, a fulcrum portion provided at a position different from a position of the force point portions of the shaft portion where a stress from the other frame acts on the fulcrum portion, sensing portions provided at a portion connecting the force point portions, and the fulcrum portion of the shaft portion, and a strain gauge that detects strain occurring in the sensing portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicants: SHINKO SHOJI CO., LTD., PARAMOUNT BED CO., LTD.Inventors: Taihei WAKO, Masanao TAKIZAWA, Toshiaki YAMAZAKI, Yoshinori ISHIBASHI, Hironobu MAEZAWA
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Publication number: 20180235823Abstract: A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A single-handle unlock for the support top is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, David P. Scott, Thomas K. Skripps, Orlando Soto, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Justin I. McCarthy, Jack B. Sing, Jeffrey C. Marrion, Phillip B. Dolliver, Joshua J. Moriarty
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Publication number: 20180235824Abstract: A structure for positioning a body part includes a support base, and a shell frame having an inner surface configured to a shape of the body part. The shell frame is further configured to ride upon the support base, or upon a carriage that further rides upon the support base, to enable a pitch and/or a roll of the shell frame to be adjusted relative to the support base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Gregory Nephi Nordgren, William Louis Barnat
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Publication number: 20180235825Abstract: A bag for pet burial or cremation or for holding cremation ashes comprises a sheet of material onto which or into which the deceased pet is to be received; and in one aspect a pocket within the sheet in which a farewell note can be placed. In an other aspect the sheet of material is formed into a pouch having an opening into which a deceased pet may be placed and a first flap which can be folded over the opening to close the pouch. In a further aspect there is a bag comprising a sheet of material on to which the deceased pet may be received and wrapped in the sheet; at least one set of at least one button on a periphery of at least one side of the sheet; and at least two button holes on each side of each set of the at least one button for adjustable securing of the wrapped material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Natalie Venosi
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Publication number: 20180235826Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to systems, devices and methods in the area of chiropractic therapy. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a traction therapy system. The system includes: a bench, including an adjustable back rest that is adjustable to every angle from 90 degrees horizontal to 90 degrees vertical, wherein the bench is in contact with a frame, wherein the frame includes one or more mechanisms by which the bench is contacted with the frame and one adjustable angle unilateral traction arm that adjusts from ?55 degrees to +55 degrees rotating around the x-axis, and wherein the one adjustable angle unilateral traction arm is connected to a winch mounting arm, and wherein a winch is connected to the winch mounting arm, and wherein the winch is operably connected to a crossbar, and wherein a harness that is capable of fitting underneath a person is connected to the crossbar.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Jason Orion Jaeger
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Publication number: 20180235827Abstract: A foot orthotic with an orthotic surface pressing against a bottom of a foot of the patient. The orthotic has a treatment area and a non-treatment area. The treatment area is arranged and formed to apply a treatment pressure under a set of tendons, that preferably includes an abductor hallucis of the foot. The treatment area applies the treatment pressure when the patient walks with the orthotic surface pressing against the foot. The treatment pressure is applied across 10-100% of a full lateral width of the abductor hallucis, and is applied along front to back length of the foot in a range of 10% to 75% of a total length of the abductor hallucis. The non-treatment area is arranged around the treatment area. The treatment pressure is higher than a non-treatment pressure that the non-treatment area applies to the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Jeffrey S. RICH, Ron NOY
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Publication number: 20180235828Abstract: Non-invasive methods and systems for treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) that is characterized as having a Cobb angle with an apex at the mid-level of the thoraco lumbar spine are provided. The methods and systems involve the application of an overcorrecting external distractive force to the spine, the force being transmitted via actuated crutches while the patient maintains a predator crouch position that is stabilized by a support and the crutches.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Edward B. MacMahon
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Publication number: 20180235829Abstract: A wearable upper-limb exercise device according to the present invention includes: a drive unit which is configured to be wearable on a user's back and generates driving power; a support unit which is configured to be wearable on the user's shoulder; an upper-limb bending and stretching unit which is configured to be wearable on the user's upper limb; and a power transmission unit which is connected to the upper-limb bending and stretching unit via the support unit from the drive unit, and controls the upper-limb bending and stretching unit in accordance with the driving power of the drive unit so as to bend or stretch the user's upper limb.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: KOREA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATIONInventors: Jee-Hwan Ryu, Popov Dmitry, Gaponov Igor, Seung Jun Lee
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Publication number: 20180235830Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for measuring knee adduction moment or knee abduction moment, which has: (a) a thigh portion, comprising a tissue interface, having two or more force sensors, operatively coupled to a data processing unit, configured to be positioned generally on the lateral and medial sides of the leg, when in use; (b) a shank portion, comprising a tissue interface, having two or more force sensors, operatively coupled to a data processing unit, configured to be positioned generally on the lateral and medial sides of the leg, when in use; (c) a knee assembly, configured to rotate with the knee, rotatably coupling the thigh portion to the shank portion; and (d) at least two attachment loci, wherein the knee assembly is attached to the thigh portion at a first attachment locus, and wherein the knee assembly is attached to the shank portion at a second attachment locus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: John Rokosz, Philip Carvey, Wallace Atwood, Ryan Rank, James Stadler, Nicholas Howard
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Publication number: 20180235831Abstract: Walking assistance apparatuses and methods of controlling the walking assistance apparatus are provided. The walking assistance apparatus may recognize a type of a gait task of a user, and may assist a gait of the user to be suitable for the recognized gait task. The walking assistance apparatus may recognize the gait task as various categories using a pre-trained recognizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jun-Won JANG
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Publication number: 20180235832Abstract: A walking support robot is presented by the present disclosure. The walking support robot moves in accordance with a handle load while guiding a user to walk along a walking route. The walking support robot includes a body, a handle on the body, a sensor that senses a load applied to the handle, and a moving device that moves the walking support robot by controlling rotation of a rotating member in accordance with the load. Guide information is generated for guiding the user to walk along the walking route. Presented information is presented for guiding the user based on the guide information. A physical task is set by adjusting complexity of the walking route. A degree to which the user follows the walking route is calculated, and the physical task is adjusted based on the degree.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: KAZUNORI YAMADA, MAYU WATABE, MIZUHO SAKAKIBARA, KENJI MASE, YUKI ATSUMI, YOJI YAMADA
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Publication number: 20180235833Abstract: An environment assembly and interface for constructing trajectory (1) in the environment, the trajectory construction interface (1) including a mapping (2a) of the environment, the environment including at least one object, wherein the trajectory construction interface (1) includes: a memory (2) in which is stored the mapping (2a); a system for real-time calculation (6); a system for determining position of a user (3); a system for determining real azimuth of the user (4); a system for indication by haptic stimulation of the position of the at least one object (7), said system for indication of the position of the at least one object (7) being controlled by the system for real-time calculation (6); and a system for indication by haptic stimulation of the actual azimuth of the at least one object (8), said system for indication of the actual azimuth being controlled by the means of real-time calculation (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2015Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Yannick Vaillant
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Publication number: 20180235834Abstract: The present invention relates to a leg-pressurizing device attachable to and detachable from a riding apparatus of the present invention, when a user is pedaling while sitting on a saddle, a pair of calf pressing rollers constantly pressurize lower surfaces of user's calves upward and downward and forward and backward while the user's calves move upward and downward and forward and backward, and a pair of tiptoe pressing rollers constantly pressurize user's tiptoes while the user's tiptoes are rotating, so that the user's calves and tiptoes are pressurized regularly by the rotational movement of the rollers, thereby enabling smooth blood circulation of the leg and preventing various adult diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Jeongyop RYU
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Publication number: 20180235835Abstract: A method causes relaxation of a muscle of a body of a person or an animal. In a period in which a patient moves his or her body in a reciprocating manner to expand and contract the muscle, the patient or another person presses an arbitrary spot on the skin of the patient toward the muscle using a fingertip, for example. The pressing by the fingertip is controlled so that the area of the pressed spot on the skin falls within a range of 2 cm2 to 0.1 cm2 and the pressing force applied to the pressed spot falls within a range of 1 kgf to 100 gf.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: PACURE, INC.Inventor: Takashi SAKATO