Patents Issued in September 11, 2018
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Patent number: 10070945Abstract: A dental implant has a body with a porous metal portion for engaging bone. The porous metal portion has an outer coronal to apical height and an outer diameter. Both the height and diameter are about 4 mm to about 6 mm. This permits the implant to be placed on a jaw with a reduced bone volume.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Zimmer Dental, Inc.Inventors: Michael Scott Collins, Jeffrey Bassett, Sean Cahill
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Patent number: 10070946Abstract: The device for recording vertical and centric occlusion positions of edentulous jaws is a tool which allows a dental practitioner to maintain maxillary and mandibular record bases (and their respective wax rims) in their respective vertical and centric occlusion positions during transfer of the maxillary and mandibular record bases to a conventional dental articulator. A pair of telescopically adjustable rods are provided for measuring the vertical occlusion position of the patient's edentulous jaws. Each of the telescopically adjustable rods has a selectively adjustable and lockable height, with the opposed ends thereof being releasably secured to the maxillary and mandibular record bases, respectively. The telescopically adjustable rods are also horizontally adjustable with respect to the maxillary and mandibular record bases, allowing the centric occlusion position of the patient's edentulous jaws to be recorded.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: KING SAUD UNIVERSITYInventor: Sahar Asaad Alzain
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Patent number: 10070947Abstract: A lab analog for insertion into a cavity of a printed model and for accommodating an abutment comprises an essentially cylindrical base body that extends along a longitudinal axis, a first centering section for centering the lab analog in the cavity of the printed model, the first centering section adjoining the base body in the coronal direction, a second centering section for centering the lab analog in the cavity of the printed model, the second centering section adjoining the base body in the apical direction, restraining elements for restraining the lab analog in the longitudinal direction, and at least one fixing element to fix the lab analog against rotation.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Medentika GmbHInventor: Frank Fix
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Patent number: 10070948Abstract: An implant and a process for preparing such an implant are disclosed. The implant includes a porous layer including collagen, a non-porous layer including a collagenic constituent, and a reinforcement component. The non-porous layer is joined to the porous layer and the reinforcement member is embedded into the non-porous layer. The porous layer has a three dimensional density ranging from about 20 mg collagen/cm3 to about 200 mg collagen/cm3.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Sofradim ProductionInventors: Yves Bayon, Philippe Gravagna, Alfredo Meneghin
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Patent number: 10070949Abstract: A vascular prosthesis with tubular woven structure, the prosthesis includes an inner layer adapted to contact a blood flow, the inner layer being formed of warp and weft yarns and having a cover factor of 1800 or more, each of a warp and weft yarns including a microfiber multifilament yarn with a monofilament fineness of 0.50 dtex or less, the multifilament yarn including microfiber monofilaments having an average intersecting angle S of the monofilaments of less than 25°.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.Inventors: Hiroshi Tsuchikura, Satoshi Yamada, Koji Kadowaki, Atsushi Kuwabara
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Patent number: 10070950Abstract: A prosthetic assembly for repairing a target tissue defect within a target vessel region configured includes an exclusion structure sized to substantially bypass target tissue defect, and includes a branch assembly. The branch assembly can include a self-expanding outer branch prosthesis having an inflow region configured to deform to a non-circular cross-sectional-shape when deployed, and a support structure at least partially disposed within the inflow region. The support structure preserves blood flow to the branch vessel while the deformed inflow region inhibits blood leakage between and/or around the prosthetic assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Francesco Piccagli, Jeffery Argentine, Kieran Coghlan, Carlo Guala, Massimo Morero, Darren Galligan
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Patent number: 10070951Abstract: A method of forming a fluid-filled implant is provided. The method includes: forming a first zone of an elastomeric membrane defining at least one partially enclosed void space; expanding a volume of the void space, thereby expanding a volume enclosed by the first zone; forming a second zone comprising at least one elastomeric middle layer on at least a portion of the expanded first zone; and reducing the volume of the void space, thereby contracting elastomeric layers of the first zone and the second zone. The method also includes forming an adjustable implant from the elastomeric membrane by enclosing the void space to form at least one chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: ImplantAdjust, LLCInventor: Peter Renke
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Patent number: 10070952Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for constricting a cornea of a human eye are disclosed. A control device external to the subject eye, such as an induction generator, may be configured to create a stimulus, such as a magnetic field, for an implanted ring that, when stimulated, may change the curvature, and thus the dioptric power, of the eye, thereby approximating natural accommodation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.Inventors: Luuk Franssen, Hendrik A. Weeber, Marrie H. Van Der Mooren, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Kaccie Y. Li, Sieger Meijer, Richard Hartman
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Patent number: 10070953Abstract: A method of inserting and securing a corneal implant in engaging and fluid-flow limiting relation to the posterior cornea, such as to treat edema. The method includes securing a corneal implant in fluid flow limiting relation to the posterior cornea through an incision in the eye and securing it in place by a variety of steps such as corneal insertion or laser bonding, and preferably by inserting a removable corneal implant including a central region and a plurality of retention member(s) disposed on the periphery thereof into the eye so as to releasably and removably engage a portion of the eye and thereby retain the corneal implant in abutting and engaging relation with the posterior cornea. The retention members of the corneal implant may also comprise haptic leg(s) extending from the central region.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: ENDOSHIELD, LLCInventors: Jeffrey L. Goldberg, Jean-Marie Parel, Francisco Fantes
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Patent number: 10070954Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve having an inflow end and an outflow end includes a collapsible and expandable stent including a plurality of cells arranged in rows extending around a circumference of the stent, at least one of the rows forming a flared portion having a diameter that is larger than diameters of others of the rows. The stent further includes engaging arms disposed adjacent the outflow end and extending toward the inflow end, the engaging arms being configured to couple to heart tissue to anchor the stent. A collapsible and expandable valve assembly has a plurality of leaflets disposed within the stent.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Peter N. Braido, Mina S. Fahim, Thomas M. Benson, Theodore Paul Dale, Andrea N. Para, Mark Krans, Mathias Charles Glimsdale
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Patent number: 10070955Abstract: A prosthetic device including a column of resilient material that has a central region between the proximal and distal ends. The central region has a reduced diameter relative to the proximal and distal ends. Discs protrude from the central region.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Stephanie A. George, Sara Elizabeth Nelson, Randall P. Rowland, Charles C. Kuyava
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Patent number: 10070956Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder includes an outer tube member having a longitudinal axis, an inner tube member contained within the outer tube member, and one or more tensile support members within the inner tube member. The inner tube member includes at least one inflatable chamber section, at least a portion of which is defined by a wall of the inner tube member. The one or more tensile support members extend between interior surfaces of the wall, and are placed in tension when the at least one chamber section is in an inflated state.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Patent number: 10070957Abstract: For a membrane encapsulated joint implant sealed under vacuum, a joint implant includes an outer cup, an inner cup, a joint head, a joint membrane, a lubricant, and an implant stem. The outer cup attached at a proximal bone. The nests within the outer cup and receives a joint head, the inner cup comprising an inner cup rim. The joint head is disposed within the inner cup and forms a bearing that rotates within the inner cup. The joint membrane sealed to the inner cup rim and vacuum seals the joint head within the inner cup to form a capsular space. The lubricant is disposed within the capsular space. The implant stem that is attached to a distal bone and that attaches through the joint head through the joint membrane.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Inventor: Dallin Andrew Hubbard
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Patent number: 10070958Abstract: Methods for the prevention, or delayed onset or progression of, bone marrow edema or bone marrow lesion, and subchondral treatment to prevail the progression of osteoarthritis of a joint are disclosed. The methods involve treating the subchondral bone, while preserving, as much as possible, the joint's articular and cartilage surface. The methods could be performed before, during, or after an initial arthroscopic surgery to repair the joint. Associated devices and instruments for treatment of the subchondral bone are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC.Inventors: Peter F. Sharkey, Charles F. Leinberry
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Patent number: 10070959Abstract: A method of treating an articular surface of a metal orthopedic implant includes polishing the surface, blasting the surface with a blast media after the first polishing step and polishing the blasted surface of the metal orthopedic implant after the blasting step. The blasting step roughens the surface to create a surface skew Rsk/Ssk defined by peaks and valleys. The second polishing step reduces the surface skew to a negative skew Rsk/Ssk and produces an average roughness Ra/Sa that is acceptable. Lubrication at the interface of the treated articular surface and the corresponding bearing articular surface is improved, thereby improving wear resistance. Both polishing steps may be performed by drag finishing the surface through an abrasive media.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Jason B. Langhorn, Gary R. Fernandes
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Patent number: 10070960Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described and illustrated below to encompass methods and devices for designing patient specific prosthetic cutting jigs and, more specifically, to devices and methods for segmenting bone of the knee and the resulting cutting guides themselves. Moreover, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for manufacturing customized surgical devices, more specifically, the present disclosure relates to automated systems and methods of arthroplasty cutting guides, systems and methods for image segmentation in generating computer models of knee joint.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: ZIMMER, INC.Inventor: Mohamed Rashwan Mahfouz
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Patent number: 10070961Abstract: A prosthetic hip stem for use in a prosthetic hip joint. The hip stem generally includes a core having a stem portion and a neck portion, a polymer matrix layer substantially covering the stem portion of the core, and a porous metal layer substantially covering the polymer matrix layer. The polymer matrix layer connects the core and the porous metal layer, and may be injection molded therebetween. The neck portion of the hip stem has a relatively thin or slender profile which allows for an increased degree of articulating movement of the hip stem with respect to the acetabular component of a prosthetic hip joint. The neck portion of the hip stem additionally includes a version indicator element, such as a bump or a protrusion, which may be tactilely felt by a surgeon to aid the surgeon in positioning the hip stem during a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty procedure, for example, where direct visualization of the hip stem by the surgeon may not be possible.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Stephen H. Hoag, Dale A. Degroff, Douglas H. Wentz, Leslie N. Gilbertson, Roy D. Crowninshield
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Patent number: 10070962Abstract: In embodiments of the invention, an implant that anchors into bone may have a bone-facing region that comprises a plurality of interconnected struts. The interconnected struts may define local features such as engagement ridges, fins, crests, a macroscopic surface-interrupting feature, a divertor structure, and sawteeth in any combination. Such features may help resist translation or rotation of the implant, and may be conducive to bone ingrowth. Parameters such as local empty volume fraction and local average strut length can be varied, even within the features, by the design of the network of struts. Struts may be tapered. Cantilever struts may also be provided, which may point in a desired direction. The pattern of struts may be specified to the level of dimensions and location of individual struts. The implant may be manufactured by additive manufacturing methods. The mesh of struts may be generated by an algorithm using Voronoi tessellation.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Nextstep Arthropedix, LLCInventors: Cowan H. Moore, Randall R. Theken, Christopher Lee Fries, Eric Montgomery Lucas, Richard Barros
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Patent number: 10070963Abstract: A total hip femoral prosthesis provides a shortened neck and more proximal coating level. Additionally, a means for strengthening the neck may be incorporated to increase stress transfer to the native bone. A method for reducing potential impingement that results from a high neck resection level includes instrumentation for cutting chamfered surfaces into the bone surrounding the proximal end of the implant. Instrumentation and methods of creating chamfered cuts are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Chow IP, LLCInventors: James C. Chow, Bjorn N. Rindal, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters
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Patent number: 10070964Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one aspect, the method involves identifying link pivot locations, fixing base components and minimally invasive insertion techniques. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Mary O'Connell, Joshua Makower, Richard G. Vecchiotti
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Patent number: 10070965Abstract: The invention relates to a knee joint endoprosthesis has a tibia part, a femur part, a meniscus part arranged on the tibia part in mutually non-rotatable manner and a connecting device for connecting the tibia part to the femur part in articulated manner. Said femur part comprises at least one femur condyle having a femur condyle surface. Said meniscus part comprises at least one upper surface which faces the femur part and has at least one meniscus joint surface which touches the femur condyle surface of the at least one femur condyle. Said femur part and the tibia part are mounted such as to be rotatable relative to each other about a rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Thomas Hagen, Roland Boettiger, Michael Willmann, Harry Kempf
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Patent number: 10070966Abstract: An orthopedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component which exhibits enhanced articular features, minimizes removal of healthy bone stock front the distal femur, and minimizes the impact of the prosthesis on adjacent soft tissues of the knee.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Nick Drury, Charles A. Baldridge
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Patent number: 10070967Abstract: An orthopedic implant comprises an articulation head comprising a bearing surface and a reverse surface and a securement disk. The securement disk comprises an attachment surface attached to at least a portion of the reverse surface of the articulation head, a securement surface opposite the attachment surface and adapted for coupling to a fixation plate secured to a bone, and at least one opening formed in the securement surface of the securement disk and adapted to accept fasteners therein. The securement disk comprises a porous material.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Jason M. Chavarria, Sarah M. Anthony
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Patent number: 10070968Abstract: Devices and methods for orthopedic support are disclosed. The device can have a first rigid section hingedly attached to a second rigid section. The device can be curved or rotated around obstructions along an access path to a target site. The device can be delivered to an intervertebral location in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Flexmedex, LLCInventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano
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Patent number: 10070969Abstract: A device for intervertebral disc repair includes a cannulated screw having a head and a shaft, a plug defining an aperture, and an intervertebral spacer. The screw is configured to be placed through the aperture and into engagement with the spacer. A kit includes the device, a guide wire connectable with the spacer, and a bone tamp. Methods of using the device and kit are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventor: Thomas A. Alheidt
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Patent number: 10070970Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises at least one internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material. In some arrangements, one or more walls of the spinal implant comprise at least one opening or hole that places the internal chamber in fluid communication with an exterior area or portion of the spinal implant. The method additionally includes positioning the spinal implant between two adjacent vertebrae of a patient and directing at least one graft and/or other fill material into the internal chamber of the spinal implant through the access port.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLCInventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson
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Patent number: 10070971Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a member including an end. A first image guide is connected with the member and is oriented relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the member. A second image guide is connected with the member and is oriented relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the end relative to the member. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Stanley T. Palmatier, William D. Armstrong, Kelli C. Armstrong
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Patent number: 10070972Abstract: A method for intraoperatively measuring joint contact mechanics of a patient's joint is provided. The method includes inserting a sensor between first and second bones of a joint. Then a predetermined force is applied to one of the first and second bones. Afterwards, contact mechanics such as, contact stresses, contact areas and/or forces are measured between the first and second bones in response to the applied predetermined force.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Hospital for Special SurgeryInventors: Suzanne Maher, Scott Rodeo, Russell Warren, Hongsheng Wang, Mario Lustri
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Patent number: 10070973Abstract: An orthopedic surgical device includes a tibial paddle shaped to be positioned in the patient's knee joint and a handle extending from the tibial paddle. The tibial paddle includes a sensor array positioned therein and configured to generate sensor signals indicative of the joint force of the patient's knee joint. The orthopedic surgical device also includes a control circuit configured to control a display located on the handle to provide a visual indication of the medial and lateral balance of the joint force. In some embodiments, various tibial trialing components may be coupled to the tibial paddle along with an associated adaptor.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited CompanyInventors: Jason T. Sherman, Michael J. Rock, Mario Bertazzoni, Michael J. Bartelme
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Patent number: 10070974Abstract: Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity apparatus and methods that perform in a variety of different situations by detecting the terrain that is being traversed, and adapting to the detected terrain. In some embodiments, the ability to control the apparatus for each of these situations builds upon five basic capabilities: (1) determining the activity being performed; (2) dynamically controlling the characteristics of the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (3) dynamically driving the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (4) determining terrain texture irregularities (e.g., how sticky is the terrain, how slippery is the terrain, is the terrain coarse or smooth, does the terrain have any obstructions, such as rocks) and (5) a mechanical design of the apparatus that can respond to the dynamic control and dynamic drive.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: BIONX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Hugh M. Herr, Rick Casler, Christopher M. Nook, Alexander S. Margolin, Kristin J. Size, Matthew T. Kowalczyk, Robert W. Spaller, Gregory K. Thompson, Timothy M. Dalrymple, Seth S. Kessler, David W. Murray, Christopher E. Barnhart
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Patent number: 10070975Abstract: Various embodiments of stents with radiopaque markers disposed within depots in the stent, are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Stephen R. Dugan, Anthony J. Abbate
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Patent number: 10070976Abstract: A method of stenting, comprises: implanting a stent assembly in a vessel of a subject, the stent assembly, including: a stent jacket, comprising an expansible mesh structure, formed of fibers of a diameter between about 7 micrometers and about 18 micrometers, the diameter having a property of forming a substantially stable layer of endothelial cells, covering the fibers, thus reducing platelet aggregation, and an expansible stent, operatively associated with the stent jacket. The method further comprises administering to the subject an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) comprising a platelet aggregation reducer for a shortened time period, not exceeding six months, the shortened time period being a consequence of the property. In accordance with some embodiments, the administration of a platelet aggregation.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: INSPIREMD LTD.Inventors: Asher Holzer, Eli Bar, Ofir Paz
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Patent number: 10070977Abstract: An enhanced stent apparatus, comprising: a support element, wherein the support element is constructed to be positioned in a body lumen; and, a porous structure, the porous structure located on a surface of the support element, and wherein the porous structure is comprised of at least one fiber under 30 microns in diameter, has a coverage area of less than 30% and is provided with apertures.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: INSPIRE M.D. LTDInventors: Zeev Asher Holzer, Ofir Paz, Eli Bar, Ilana Cohen
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Patent number: 10070978Abstract: Provided is a stent pusher assembly for positioning a ureteral stent, the stent pusher assembly having an inner and outer stent pusher. The stent pusher assembly positions the ureteral stent in a patient's kidney and bladder without a bladder fixing portion of the stent entering a ureteral passage-way, thereby minimizing irritation to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterInventors: Lee E. Ponsky, Dean Secrest
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Patent number: 10070979Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for implementing an explorable stomach gastric bypass apt to be implanted in a patient who needs it. In particular, such device comprises a main body having at least one elastic portion made of silicone material and a covering element of the main body itself that in turn comprises an extensible portion. The extensible portion is positioned at the elastic portion and characterizes in that it comprises an excess of material compared to the size of the elastic portion itself.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Inventor: Francesco Lesti
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Patent number: 10070980Abstract: An intragastric implant for obesity treatment is disclosed. The device delays digestion by providing a duodenal sleeve, and may also slows gastric emptying by limiting flow through the pyloric sphincter. The implant includes an elongated axially-compressible duodenal sleeve having a non-tissue-piercing anchor on a proximal end sized to lodge within the duodenal bulb. The anchor may have oppositely-directed anchoring flanges to resists migration in both directions. The sleeve may also have barbed ribs to resist proximal movement back up into the stomach. A method of implant includes collapsing/compressing the device and transorally advancing it through the esophagus to be deployed within the duodenum. A dissolvable jacket may constrain the implant for delivery and naturally dissolve upon implant. Removal of the implant may occur in the reverse.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: APOLLO ENDOSURGERY US, INC.Inventors: Mitchell H. Babkes, Zachary P. Dominguez, Christopher S. Mudd
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Patent number: 10070981Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for intermittently obstructing a bodily opening, such as a gastric opening, and includes a proximal member connected to a distal member by a tether. The proximal member is formable from an elongated and narrower configuration to a contracted or expanded but wider configuration. When employed in the stomach, the device may be arranged transluminally with the distal member disposed in the duodenum and the proximal member disposed against the pyloric valve, intermittently occluding the pyloric valve and preventing or delaying, the flow of gastric contents through the pyloric valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: BAROnova, Inc.Inventors: David Needleman, Alex Roth, Daniel R. Burnett, Jimmy Van Westenberg, Kobi Iki
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Patent number: 10070982Abstract: A frame configured of a plurality of links pivotally connected to one another is flexibly bent, and pins that connect the plurality of links that constitute the frame are inserted into and slide in a curve-shaped slot and a slot in a vertical direction so that, even though the frame is bent, the entire length of the frame is increased and ends of the frame can be moved along a straight line that is horizontal with respect to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yongjae Kim, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Minhyung Lee, Hyun Do Choi, Sunggu Kwon, Youngdo Kwon
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Patent number: 10070983Abstract: A hinge for a brace comprises a tensioning element such as an inelastic cord for applying a restorative force to the hinge. A tensioning mechanism, preferably a hydraulic spring, tensions the cord as the hinge is moved from a rest position to a loaded condition. A tensioning member having a peripheral cam surface applies a tensioning force to the cord as the hinge is moved out of the rest position. The tensioning block and the anchoring block may be operatively geared together along an arc of motion so as to provide a generally symmetrical motion of the tensioning and anchoring portions relative to the gusset. When an external force is applied to move the hinge from the rest position the tension on the cord loads the spring, and when the external force is removed the spring applies a restorative force to move the hinge back to the rest position. Optionally the tensioning member may be configured to be disengaged and reengaged by an external actuator.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: SPRING LOADED TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATEDInventor: Robert Garrish
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Patent number: 10070984Abstract: Upper torso braces to correct deformities in the upper torso of a patient are provided. The upper torso braces include a brace structure adapted to be maintained around an upper torso of an individual and to restrict outward expansion, and a variable force applicator coupled to the brace structure and positioned to contact and apply varying pressure to a target location on the upper torso. The brace structure is configured to restrict outward expansion and to provide a counteracting force for the variable force applicator during application of the variable pressure to the target location. In some instances, the upper torso braces may include a control element to adjust an amount of pressure provided by the variable force applicator to the target location. Methods of correcting a deformity on an upper torso with the upper torso braces are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Childrens's Hospital & Research Center at OaklandInventors: Olajire Idowu, Sunghoon Kim
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Patent number: 10070985Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure overcome the problems of the prior art by providing a brace for supporting a head of a wearer. The brace includes a head frame, a strap assembly and a cervical bar. The head frame is configured to grip the head of the wearer. The strap assembly is configured to extend along the wearers waist and back. The cervical bar has a first and second ends. The first end connects to and supports the head frame. The second end connects to and is supported by the strap assembly. Advantageously, the cervical bar has a stiffness sufficient to support the head and the head frame against head drop. The brace can do this without interfering with respiratory pathways.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: The Methodist Hospital SystemInventors: Pamela Gail Glazener, Tom Dibello, Richard Neider, Jim Flemming
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Patent number: 10070986Abstract: Described are restraints, and methods of using and making the restraints, for restraining a man's testicular retraction response to sexual stimulation. It is believed that the restraints and methods of use thereby tend to slow or postpone the onset of the man's climax, with the potential to prolong the pleasure of the man and/or his sexual partner. More particularly, clip restraints and loop restraints are described and illustrated. The clip restraints are configured to grip a portion of the scrotum and to present deflection or obstruction features above the reposed positions of each of the man's testicles, configured to deflect or obstruct the movement of the testicles toward a retracted position associated with the onset of the man's sexual climax. Advantageously, clips according to the invention may fold to a narrow thickness, convenient for carrying in a pocket or wallet. Clip members of the restraints may be attracted by magnets, biased by springs, or manually adjusted to a stable gripping position.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Inventors: Daniel Edward Parmet, Lawrence Lanoff
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Patent number: 10070987Abstract: An ostomy armor includes a rigid base plate that covers a stoma of a patient and at least a portion of a waste collection bag attached to the stoma. The ostomy armor further includes a plate pad attached to the back surface of the rigid base plate. The ostomy armor also includes a belt that to hold the ostomy armor on the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Inventor: James Gordon Scott
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Patent number: 10070988Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for visualizing moving tissue with strobed light are provided. A surgical system includes a surgical device configured to operate on anatomy at a first frequency such that the anatomy moves at the first frequency when the surgical device is in contact therewith; and a light source configured to provide pulses of light at a second frequency to illuminate the moving anatomy; wherein the second frequency is different than the first frequency. A method of treating an ophthalmic condition includes operating a surgical device at a first frequency such that anatomy moves at the first frequency when the surgical device is contacted therewith; and controlling a light source to provide pulses of light at a second frequency to illuminate the moving anatomy; wherein the second frequency is different than the first frequency. An ophthalmic surgical system includes a cutting probe, a strobed light source, and a computing device.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Brian William McDonell, Tammo Heeren
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Patent number: 10070989Abstract: A cartridge of a surgical device is disclosed that includes a capsulotomy device and a shell structure. The capsulotomy device includes a suction cup, a chamber configured to provide suction to the suction cup, and a cutting element that can be put into contact with a lens capsule of an eye to excise a portion of tissue of the lens capsule. Both the suction cup and cutting element are collapsible. The shell structure is configured for housing the capsulotomy device. The housing of the shell structure can contain the suction cup, the chamber, and the cutting element of the capsulotomy device to protect the device before it is used in performing a capsulotomy.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Mynosys Cellular Devices, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Guild Keller
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Patent number: 10070990Abstract: In one exemplary aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a system. The system includes a pneumatic surgical instrument and a surgical console operable to provide compressed gas to the pneumatic surgical instrument. Additionally, the system includes a pneumatic drive line coupling the pneumatic surgical instrument to the surgical console. The pneumatic drive line has an internal bore configured to deliver the compressed gas to the pneumatic surgical instrument. The internal bore has a non-uniform cross-section along a length of the pneumatic drive line.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Brian W. McDonell, Filip Finodeyev
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Patent number: 10070991Abstract: A lacrimal duct tube includes: a pair of tubular members that each have at one end an opening communicating with a lumen and have in a wall a hole for guiding a lacrimal duct tube operative instrument to the lumen; and a connection member that connects the other ends of the tubular members. Surfaces of the tubular members include a hydrophilic-coated portion and a non-coated portion without the hydrophilic coating. It is preferred that the lumen in the vicinity of the opening includes an engagement portion for engagement with a tip of the lacrimal duct tube operative instrument, and the non-coated portion is formed without overlapping with the surface of the tubular member at the position of the engagement portion. The lacrimal duct tube can be used favorably for various lacrimal duct obstruction treatments. In the case of using a sheath such as in sheath guided endoscopic probing, the lacrimal duct tube can be easily inserted into the sheath and be firmly fixed to the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: KANEKA CORPORATIONInventors: Mariko Matsumoto, Hidekazu Miyauchi, Eiji Ogino, Chihiro Koga
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Patent number: 10070992Abstract: Described herein is a modular system for a system for electrically stimulating a biological tissue, which includes: a first device (32) including a number of electrodes (45), which in use contact the biological tissue; and a second device (34) including an electronic control circuit (55), which transmits stimulation signals. The second device may be operatively coupled in a releasable way to the first device, in such a way that the first device receives the stimulation signals transmitted by the second device.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.Inventor: Alberto Pagani
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Patent number: 10070993Abstract: A dilation catheter includes a shaft and an expandable element. The shaft includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion includes a tip and a bend. The tip is sized and configured to pass through an isthmus of a Eustachian tube (ET). The bend is proximal to the tip. The bend is formed at an angle configured to provide insertion of the tip into the isthmus of the ET via an ear canal associated with the ET. The expandable element is disposed at the distal portion of the shaft. The expandable element is configured to transition between a non-expanded state and an expanded state. The expandable element in the non-expanded state is configured for insertion into the ET via the isthmus. The expandable element in the expanded state is configured to dilate the ET.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: Randy S. Chan, Ketan P. Muni, Hung V. Ha, Andy Nguyen, Holger Sudhoff, Sivette Lam, Marc Dean, Dennis S. Poe
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Patent number: 10070994Abstract: Some arrangements disclosed herein relate to devices and methods for treating a wound, comprising applying negative pressure to the wound through a cover applied over a wound, monitoring the internal pressure in the wound, and controlling the closure of the wound by controlling the amount that a wound packing material positioned under the cover collapses within the wound based on the monitored internal pressure. The wound packing material collapse can be controlled to ensure that the monitored internal pressure does not exceed a threshold value. Additionally, some embodiments or arrangements disclosed herein relate to a visualization element to visualize a location of a wound surface. The visualization element can comprise a radiopaque member that is configured to be positioned on or adjacent to a surface of an open wound.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLCInventors: James Roderick Dodd, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, Carl Saxby