Patents Issued in September 13, 2018
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Publication number: 20180256343Abstract: Apparatus and methods of protecting modular implant connection portions are provided. A guard includes an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall defining a cavity that covers a modular implant connection portion. The modular implant connection covered with the guard can facilitate test-fitting of other modular implant components and allows reaming of the tissue around the guard.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Aaron P. Smith
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Publication number: 20180256344Abstract: A medical device for implantation in a hip joint of a human patient, the natural hip joint having a ball shaped caput femur as the proximal part of the femoral bone with a convex hip joint surface towards the center of the hip joint and a bowl shaped acetabulum as part of the pelvic bone with a concave hip joint surface towards the center of the hip joint. The medical device comprising; an artificial caput femur, comprising a convex surface towards the center of the hip joint. The artificial convex caput femur is adapted to, when implanted: be fixated to the pelvic bone of the human patient, and be in movable connection with an artificial acetabulum surface fixated to the femoral bone of the patient, thereby forming a ball and socket joint. The medical device further comprises a fixation element comprising a fixation surface adapted to be in contact with the surface of the acetabulum and adapted to fixate the artificial convex caput femur to at least the acetabulum of the pelvic bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Peter Forsell
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Publication number: 20180256345Abstract: A total knee replacement prosthesis is presented whose bearing surfaces are derived from an anatomically representative femur and a modified baseline tibial surface. The contacting femoral and tibial bearing surfaces include the inter-condylar as well as condylar regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Peter Stanley Walker
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Publication number: 20180256346Abstract: According to one example, a tibial prosthesis that can include a tibial bearing component, tibial baseplate, an insert and a fastener. The tibial bearing component can have medial and lateral proximal articular surfaces and an opposing distal surface. The tibial bearing component can define at least one recess therein with the recess having an opening at a periphery of the tibial bearing component. The tibial baseplate can be coupled to the tibial bearing component on the proximal surface thereof and having a distal surface configured to be disposed on a resected proximal surface of a tibia. The insert can be configured to be disposed within the recess and can engage the tibial baseplate and the tibial bearing component. The fastener can be insertable into the tibial bearing component and can be configured to retain the insert to the tibial baseplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Brian D. Byrd, Kathleen Macke, Dwight T. Todd, James D. Wernle, Vanessa Croll, Jeff Blayock, Abraham P. Habegger
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Publication number: 20180256347Abstract: This application describes an implantable device for tissue repair comprising at least two fabrics with interconnecting spacer elements transversing, connecting, and separating the fabrics, forming the device. Some embodiments have fixation points which can be an extension of at least one of the fabrics. The implantable device allows modification of the two fabrics having varying constructions, chemistries, and physical properties. The spacer elements create a space between the two fabrics, which can be used for the loading of biological materials (peptides, proteins, cells, tissues), offer compression resistance (i.e. stiffness), and compression recovery (i.e., return to original dimensions) following deformation and removal of deforming load. The inclusive fixation points of the fabrics are designed to allow for fine adjustment of the sizing and tension of the device to promote integration with the surrounding tissues as well as maximize the compressive resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Seth McCullen
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Publication number: 20180256348Abstract: A shoulder implant for reestablishing a coracoacromial arch in a subject, the shoulder implant comprising: a dorsal surface substantially shaped as a coracoacromial arch of a shoulder, the dorsal surface for engaging at least a posterior portion of the acromium of the subject when implanted in the subject; and an inferior surface substantially shaped as an acromiohumeral arch of a shoulder, the dorsal surface being opposite the inferior surface. The implant may have a spacer having a convex shape to simulate the anatomic contour of a acromiohumeral arch and the spacer coupled to a baseplate. In certain embodiments, the baseplate and the spacer have a convex surface that may extend the length of the inferior surface of the acromium and anteriorly to the coracoid process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: David Gerald Johnston
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Publication number: 20180256349Abstract: A prosthetic ankle including a talar component and a tibial component. At least a portion of top surface of the talar component has a convex curvature, relative to a location above the top surface, in the anterior to posterior direction as viewed in a sagittal plane cross-section, and a concave curvature relative to a location above the top surface, in the medial to lateral direction. An axis of cone projected based on medial and lateral circles located in medial and lateral sagittal plane cross-sections which approximate the average radius of curvature of the top surface of the talar component as viewed in medial and lateral sagittal plane cross-sections, has a total offset angle from the lateral direction in the range of 0° to 45°. In another aspect, the present invention further comprises a bearing component adapted for location between the tibial component and the talar component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Drexel UniversityInventors: Sorin Siegler, Jason R. Toy
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Publication number: 20180256350Abstract: The invention is a subtalar implant able to expand after implantation. The subtalar implant has two or more expansion segments or wings. In all forms, the expansion wings are hinged on the distal portion of the subtalar implant which causes only the proximal portion of the wing to expand relative to the midplane of the implant. The expansion wings and the entire subtalar implant are threaded to prevent the implant from backing out of the sinus tarsi once implanted. In one form, the subtalar implant includes an integral expansion screw that, when rotated, expands the expansion wings. In another form, the subtalar implant includes a separate expansion screw that, when rotated, expands the expansion wings. The integral and the separate expansion screw includes a socket that accepts a like driver tool for rotating the expansion screw and expanding the expansion wings.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Garrett D. Lauf, Michael S. Butler, Matthew S. Coyne
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Publication number: 20180256351Abstract: An implant for use in a spine includes a body and a plurality of structural members. The superior and inferior surfaces each include a ring and structural members arranged in a web-like pattern around the ring. Bone contacting members are arranged radially away from the ring and support members are arranged in a circumferential direction around the ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Edward J. McShane, Megan A. Stauffer, Joseph M. Nyahay
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Publication number: 20180256352Abstract: An implant includes a first body member and a second body member connected by a plurality of bone contacting elements. Some of the bone contacting elements may have a generally helical geometry. Some of the bone contacting elements may have an undulating planar geometry. The bone contacting elements may have a rounded cross-sectional shape or a rectangular cross-sectional shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Joseph M. Nyahay, Edward J. McShane, III, Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Megan A. Stauffer
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Publication number: 20180256353Abstract: A corpectomy implant is comprised of multiple layers of structural elements having a generalized helical geometry. These elements are separated by structural elements having an undulating planar geometry. The corpectomy implant also includes centrally located structural elements that have a closed loop geometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Joseph M. Nyahay, Edward J. McShane, III, Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Megan A. Stauffer
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Publication number: 20180256354Abstract: A spinal fusion system may include an interbody fusion cage, a fixation plate, and an implanter. The interbody fusion cage may include a proximal region, a distal region opposite the proximal region, a superior region, an inferior region opposite the superior region, and an open volume between the proximal and distal regions. The superior and inferior regions are located between the proximal and distal regions and are configured such that, when the interbody fusion cage is implanted in the disc space, the superior region contracts the inferior end plate and the inferior region contacts the superior end plate. The fixation plate is receivable in the open volume of the interbody fusion cage and includes a superior blade and an inferior blade. At least one of the blades includes a first opening defined therein. The fixation plate is displaceable between a non-deployed state and a deployed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Shigeru Tanaka, Edward Liou
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Publication number: 20180256355Abstract: A spinal fusion system may include an interbody fusion cage, a fixation plate, and an implanter. The interbody fusion cage may include a proximal region, a distal region opposite the proximal region, a superior region, an inferior region opposite the superior region, and an open volume between the proximal and distal regions. The superior and inferior regions are located between the proximal and distal regions and are configured such that, when the interbody fusion cage is implanted in the disc space, the superior region contacts the inferior end plate and the inferior region contacts the superior end plate. the fixation plate is receivable in the open volume of the interbody fusion cage and includes a superior blade and an inferior blade. At least one of the blades includes a first opening defined therein. The fixation plate is displaceable between a non-deployed state and a deployed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Shigeru Tanaka
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Publication number: 20180256356Abstract: An expandable inter-body fusion device is presented. The expandable inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially therebetween the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: SPECTRUM SPINE IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: James C. Robinson, John E. Pendleton
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Publication number: 20180256357Abstract: An intervertebral scaffolding system is provided having a laterovertically-expanding frame operable for a reversible collapse from an expanded state into a collapsed state, the laterovertically-expanding frame having a stabilizer that slidably engages with the distal region of the laterovertically-expanding frame and is configured for retaining the laterovertically-expanding frame from a lateral movement that exceeds the expanded state. The expanded state, for example, can be configured to have an open graft distribution window that at least substantially closes upon the reversible collapse.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: JOHN TO, John J. Flynn
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Publication number: 20180256358Abstract: A vertebral body system and method having a polyaxial fastener receiving member, adjustable width plates and a pedicle screw having a pedicle threaded portion and a threaded portion for fastening to the vertebral body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: MEDSMART INNOVATION, INC.Inventor: Anthony HADDEN, JR.
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Publication number: 20180256359Abstract: An implantable orthopedic stability device is disclosed. The device can have a contracted and an expanded configuration. A method of using the device between adjacent facet surfaces for support and/or fixation of either or both of the adjacent vertebrae is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventor: E. Skott GREENHALGH
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Publication number: 20180256360Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
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Publication number: 20180256361Abstract: An implant includes a body including a peripheral frame portion defining a periphery of the body and a central wall extending from a first side of the peripheral frame portion to a second side of the peripheral frame portion. The implant may further include a first bone contacting member attached to the body and disposed within the superior half of the implant. Also, the implant may include a first support member extending from a first point on a superior side of the peripheral frame portion to the first the bone contacting member and further extending inwardly of the bone contacting member into a central region of the implant and terminating at a second point on an inferior side of the peripheral frame portion adjacent to the first point from which the first support member extends.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer, Joseph M. Nyahay
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Publication number: 20180256362Abstract: An interbody fusion cage having upper and lower canals for receiving the heads of bone screws that have been pre-installed in opposing vertebral body endplates. The proximal wall of the cage preferably has a vertical slot that communicates with each canal and is adapted to allow access by a screwdriver and tightening of the screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Michael A. Slivka, Alexander Grinberg, John C. Voellmicke, John Riley Hawkins
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Publication number: 20180256363Abstract: The present invention relates to a cage for a disc space between vertebrae, and more particularly, to a cage for a disc space between vertebrae, which is capable of performing a rotating motion to be stably inserted when being inserted between the vertebrae. Disclosed is a cage for a disc space between vertebrae, including: a cage body inserted between vertebrae; and a pivoting member rotatably connected to the cage body and fastened with an internal rod of a cage inserting device, in which the pivoting member includes a connection portion connected with the cage body and a threaded portion which extends from an end portion of the connection portion and protrudes to the outside of the case body and screw-fastened with the internal rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Soojung MOON
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Publication number: 20180256364Abstract: A dilation introducer for orthopedic surgery is provided for minimally invasive access for insertion of an intervertebral implant. The dilation introducer may be used to provide an access position through Kambin's triangle from a posterolateral approach. A first dilator tube with a first longitudinal axis is provided. An access cannula may be introduced over the first dilator tube. A drill may be inserted through the access cannula and used to perform a foraminoplasty. Surgical instruments may pass through the access cannula to operate on an intervertebral disc and/or insert an intervertebral implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Faheem A. Sandhu
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Publication number: 20180256365Abstract: A closed hydraulic system for transmitting a compressive force from a distal site of origin to a proximal site is disclosed. The system having a distal balloon located at the distal site, a distal transmission tube connected to the distal balloon, an exchanger connected to one end of the distal transmission tube, a proximal transmission tube connected to one end of the exchanger, and a proximal balloon connected to one end of the proximal transmission tube; the distal balloon, distal transmission tube, exchanger, proximal transmission tube and the proximal balloon, which is installed in a suitable confined space on a person and hydrostatically connected such that when the compressive force is applied to the distal balloon at the distal site, the compressive force is conveyed to the proximal balloon at the proximal site stimulating a proportional pressure sensation there in the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Edward J. McCarron
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Publication number: 20180256366Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mounting structure for a general prosthetic finger of a prosthetic hand. The mounting structure comprises a prosthetic hand base plate, a finger base plate connecting screw, a finger connector, a tension nut, a finger connecting screw and a finger mounting rack of the general prosthetic finger; and an axis of the finger connecting screw is perpendicular to a pointing direction of the general prosthetic finger when the general prosthetic finger is in an unbent state. The finger connector, the step-shaped tension nut, the finger connecting screw and a finger base plate connecting screw are adopted by the mounting structure to connect the general prosthetic finger with the prosthetic hand base plate, and the axis of the finger connecting screw is perpendicular to the pointing direction of the general prosthetic finger, so that the connection is reliable and the mounting structure is not easy to loosen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Jinshi Bai
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Publication number: 20180256367Abstract: The present invention provides a prosthetic finger. The prosthetic finger includes a finger mounting rack, a worm gear, a rotating shaft, a base joint rack, a finger base knuckle, a finger proximal knuckle, a finger distal knuckle, a tension spring, and a transmission rope, a grommet, a motor reducer assembly, a first bevel gear, a worm, a second bevel gear. The prosthetic finger can ensure that the connection of all the parts is reliable, the rotation of the worm gear is smooth, the tension spring is protected, and the transmission rope is not easy to fall off, so that the working reliability of the whole prosthetic finger can be improved and the possibility of failure can be reduced on the whole.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Jinshi BAI
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Publication number: 20180256368Abstract: A prosthetic foot has a frame, a forefoot keel, a heel keel, and an adjustable spring member. The frame couples to a prosthetic leg. The forefoot keel includes a first resilient substrate extending from the frame to the anterior end of the foot. The heel keel member includes a second resilient substrate extending from the frame to the posterior end. The first and second resilient substrates are load bearing substrates for a walking human. The adjustable spring member includes a third resilient substrate and a brake. The third resilient substrate has a first end directly or indirectly coupled to the brake, and a second end coupled to the forefoot keel proximate to the anterior end. The third resilient substrate extends through or around the first resilient member and the second resilient member. The brake provides resistance to the travel of the first end of the third resilient substrate in the superior direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Matthew J. Habecker
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Publication number: 20180256369Abstract: A programmable prosthetic foot includes a heel member simulating a heel portion of a human foot. The heel member has an elongated heel member shaft extending in a vertical direction. The foot also includes a forefoot member simulating a forefoot portion of a human foot. The forefoot member has an elongated forefoot member shaft extending in the vertical direction. A sensor on the foot detects compressive force on the heel member shaft and/or forefoot member shaft during a step. An actuator on the foot imparts vertical translation to the heel member shaft and/or forefoot member shaft. An electronic controller in operable communication with the actuator includes program instructions for operating the actuator by imparting the vertical translation to the heel member shaft and/or forefoot member shaft as a function of the compressive force detected by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Leslie D. Kramer, William Stanley Patterson
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Publication number: 20180256370Abstract: A prosthetic foot may comprise a resilient lower member, a resilient upper member and an upper bracket. The resilient lower member may comprise a front end, a middle, and a rear end. The resilient upper member may comprise a front end and a rear end. The rear end of the upper member is coupled to the rear end of the resilient lower member and the resilient upper member is positioned over the resilient lower member. The mounting bracket may comprise a front end and a rear end. The front end is coupled to the front end of the resilient upper member and the rear end is configured to attach to the residual limb of the user. The resilient lower member and resilient upper member of the prosthetic foot fit completely within a foot shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Keith B. Smith, Brian Werner
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Publication number: 20180256371Abstract: A prosthetic ankle includes a pair of prosthetic members movably coupled together to allow movement of the pair of prosthetic members with respect to one another. A hydraulic actuator or damper including hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic chamber is coupled to one of the pair of prosthetic members. A hydraulic piston is movably disposed in the hydraulic chamber and coupled to another of the pair of prosthetic members. A hydraulic flow channel is fluidly coupled between opposite sides of the chamber to allow hydraulic fluid to move between the opposite sides of the chamber as the hydraulic piston moves therein. A voice coil valve is coupled to the hydraulic flow channel to vary resistance to flow of hydraulic fluid through the flow channel, and thus movement of the piston in the chamber, and thus influencing a rate of movement of the pair of prosthetic members with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Michael L. PALMER, Matt MCFADDEN, Hugo QUINTERO
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Publication number: 20180256372Abstract: An orthopedic device for the orthotic or prosthetic provision of a patient. The orthopedic device includes a knee joint, which has a proximal upper part and a distal lower part arranged pivotably thereon, an ankle joint, a pivoted foot part which can be fastened distally to the ankle joint, and a shin part arranged between the ankle joint and the knee joint. The upper part of the knee joint or a thigh part fastened thereto that can be attached to the patient's body and is coupled with the foot part by means of a force transfer device, which causes a plantar flexion of the foot part when a knee is flexed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Herman BOITEN, Luder MOSLER, Martin PUSCH, Frederik TE RIELE, Joachim MICHNIEWICZ, Lenka HARBACH
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Publication number: 20180256373Abstract: An adjustable seal system, seal component for use in the system, and method are provided for forming a sealing interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket. The seal component is selectively placed over the outer surface of a suspension liner including a plurality of seal bands, which the seal component may removably and securely engage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Linda Ros BIRGISDOTTIR, Martin Lund STØRUP, Johan Olof WESTLUND, Egill Sveinbjorn EGILSSON
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Publication number: 20180256374Abstract: Vascular stent, in particular made of an in vivo degradable plastic material, having individual ring segments (2), the webs (4) of which are of meandering configuration, and comprising connecting webs (3) arranged between adjacent ring segments (2), said webs converging in connection points (7) with the webs (4) of the ring segments (2), with recesses (9a, 9b) being arranged at angles of the connection points (7) that are compressed when the vascular stent (1) is expanded, said recesses being open towards the edge and extending through the ring segment webs (4) and connecting webs (3), with a view to reducing stresses arising during the expansion of the vascular stent (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Bentley InnoMed GmbHInventor: Milisav Obradovic
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Publication number: 20180256375Abstract: A stent delivery system includes a handle and an elongate catheter extending from the handle. The elongate catheter includes an inner member, an outer member mounted about the inner member and adapted for longitudinal movement relative to the inner member from an extended position to a retracted position and a stent mounted about the inner member. The stent delivery system also includes a thumbwheel mounted to the handle. The thumbwheel is adapted for rotational movement to cause corresponding movement of the outer member from the extended position to the retracted position. In some examples, the stent delivery system may include a lock member adapted to engage at least one of the outer member and the thumbwheel to prevent movement thereof when the lock member is secured relative to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Charles Senness, John White, Wanda Dent
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Publication number: 20180256376Abstract: A low profiled stent delivery system includes a balloon catheter with a balloon mounted at a first location, and a balloon expandable stent crimped about the balloon catheter at a second location. The stent expands from a crimped state to a less than fully expanded state responsive to movement of an auxiliary expander from a first configuration to a second configuration. An inner diameter of the stent in the less than fully expanded state is greater than an outer diameter of the balloon in a deflated state. After repositioning the balloon within the less than fully expanded state, the balloon is inflated to fully expand the stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Ruth Osbrink, Ralf Spindler
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Publication number: 20180256377Abstract: An endovascular stent-graft is provided that includes a flexible stent member and a tubular fluid flow guide. The tubular fluid flow guide includes first and second fabrics. The first fabric includes a first biologically-compatible substantially blood-impervious material, and is attached to and covers the stent member along a first longitudinal portion of the stent-graft. The second fabric includes a second biologically-compatible substantially blood-impervious material different from the first material, and is attached to and covers the stent member along a second longitudinal portion of the stent-graft. The second longitudinal portion is at least partially non-longitudinally-overlapping with the first longitudinal portion. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: ENDOSPAN LTD.Inventor: Alon SHALEV
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Publication number: 20180256378Abstract: A stent delivery system includes a shaft extending from a proximal end of the system into a delivery tip at a distal end. The shaft includes a coil and a stent bed. A stent is loaded onto the stent bed and has a first portion at its distal end having a greater flexibility than a second portion at its proximal end. Sheathing is moveable over the stent bed between pre-deployed and deployed positions. The sheathing includes a flexible section at the sheathing distal end, a semi-flexible section adjacent the flexible section, and a stiff section adjacent the semi-flexible section. The delivery tip is more flexible than the combination of the stent bed, the first portion of the stent, and the flexible section of the sheathing, which is more flexible than the combination of the stent bed, the second portion the stent, and the flexible section of the sheathing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Jeffrey P. Callister
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Publication number: 20180256379Abstract: A variable scale medical implant deployment device comprising a variable inner diameter scale sleeve insert is provided. Also described are kits containing the variable scale medical implant deployment device and methods for deploying a medical implant into a body lumen using a variable scale medical implant deployment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Eric K. MANGIARDI, Dennis L. STEFFEN
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Publication number: 20180256380Abstract: An orthopedic joint device having an upper part, on which upper connecting members for fastening to a patient are arranged, and a lower part, which is fastened to the upper part with articulation about a pivot axis. A flexion-moment-controlled halting device is arranged between the upper part and the lower part, which halting device blocks flexion movement and, when a predetermined flexion moment is exceeded, releases the flexion movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Martin PUSCH, Karl-Otto STORCK
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Publication number: 20180256381Abstract: A knee retractor according to an embodiment comprises: an upper frame, which is positioned on the thigh, and which has an upper retracting member provided on an end thereof; a lower frame, which is positioned on the lower leg region, and which has a lower retracting member provided on an end thereof so as to be able to engage with the upper retracting member and to rotate accordingly; and a band portion configured to surround the thigh and the lower leg region, the upper frame and the lower frame being mounted on the band portion, wherein contacting parts of the upper and lower retracting members can be positioned on the front side of the knee joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Ki Yong CHANG, Min Young KANG
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Publication number: 20180256382Abstract: A foot prosthetic having a pressure relieving, weight distribution pad having a convex surface and a concave surface. The pad includes a central portion having a maximum thickness, the pad gradually tapering from the central portion to an outer peripheral edge thereof, the pad providing a cushioning for the foot. An adhesive layer is formed on the concave surface. During use, the concave surface is affixed to a selected portion of the user's foot thus conforming to the unique shape of the selected portion of the user's foot. The gradual tapering provides a smooth transition being formed between the pad and the user's foot at the outer peripheral edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Nina B. Oberfeld
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Publication number: 20180256383Abstract: A pressure relieving support having a top side configured to be adjacent a user and a bottom side opposite the top side, and comprising at least one selectively inflatable cell. The cell has a first inflatable portion positioned adjacent the bottom side and a second inflatable portion positioned adjacent the top side. One of the first inflatable portion and the second inflatable portion substantially surrounds a solid foam structure, and the other of the first inflatable portion and the second inflatable portion does not include a solid foam structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Ray Booth, Craig Barton
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Publication number: 20180256384Abstract: The undergarment having urine-collection system is an external catheter apparatus. The undergarment having urine-collection system is adapted for use with a patient. The undergarment having urine-collection system is an undergarment that is formed with an elastic sheeting. The elastic sheeting is a water impermeable sheeting that collects urine as it is excreted and routes the collected urine to a catheter bag. The undergarment having urine-collection system is worn in the same manner as loin wear would be worn. The undergarment having urine-collection system comprises an undergarment, a tube, and a catheter bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: ANNET KASIRYE
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Publication number: 20180256385Abstract: An ileostomy flow band is disclosed. The invention is comprised of a rigid, light-weight band that conforms to a user's waist and has clips allowing it to be selectively-affixed to pants waistbands. The band having a concave side facing the user cradling the pouch and protecting it from impacts, compression and deformation thereby preserving proper flow and safe urine storage inside the pouch. Other objectives of the invention include allowing an individual with an ileostomy pouch to wear a conventional belt and prevent leaks by eliminating unwanted pressure and binding on the pouch connection to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Christoper A. McConnell
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Publication number: 20180256386Abstract: An external incontinence collection device that includes a novel one-way valve system for preventing backflow from a collection receptacle. The incontinence collection device also includes novel drainage valve structures that improve the drainage functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Kenneth Pierson
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Publication number: 20180256387Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow or sleep positioner comprising a main body, the main body comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, and a neck supporting portion and head supporting portion, wherein the main body comprises a region of increased deformability relative to other parts of the main body such that when a user's head is resting on the head supporting portion, a recess, preferably a concave recess, defines a head receiving portion in an upper surface of the head supporting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: PATNEY LIMITEDInventor: Frances Patricia ANDERSON
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Publication number: 20180256388Abstract: An orthodontic elastic harmonizer device for dental-skull-facial apparatus including: vestibular flanges extending up to cover maxilla and mandible teeth and gingival vestibular of the maxilla and mandible teeth; lingual-palatal flanges extending to cover the palatal and lingual surfaces of the maxilla and mandible teeth and having a steep inclined plane extending from the back incisive plantar edge until lower frontal teeth configured to drive the tongue; an occlusal plane to connect said flanges; concave and empty volumes defined by said vestibular and lingual-palatal flanges and said occlusal plane; and cross reference protrusions configured on each edge of a back portion of the top lingual-palatal flange, in correspondence of the molar position and alignment grooves configured to accommodate alignment removable clamps on a lateral back portion of the upper surface of said occlusal plane at the corner among said occlusal plane and said vestibular flanges and lingual-palatal flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Francesco MAGISTRO
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Publication number: 20180256389Abstract: A pelvic organ support device includes a base configured to support a pelvic organ and a stem extending from the base for manipulating the pelvic organ support device. The base includes an outer rim and a wall section that extends radially inward from the outer rim. A thickness of the wall section of the base remains constant or decreases along at least a portion of the wall section between the stem and the outer rim of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Mona Asfar, Karrison Connors, Deanna Quackenbush, Carla Souza, Nicole E. Miller, Rosemary Michelle Garofalo
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Publication number: 20180256390Abstract: A system for treating a patient with general hypertension by increasing a blood flow in the renal artery. The system comprises a hypertension treatment device adapted to have at least one surface of the device placed on the outside of the renal artery to increase the blood flow in the patient's renal region. The surface comprises a heating surface able to heat said renal artery to dilate said renal artery and thereby increase the blood flow distal to said dilated renal artery, causing the kidney to reduce the general blood pressure and thereby treat general hypertension. The system also comprises a control device adapted to receive input from a blood pressure sensor, and control the hypertension treatment device by: increasing the temperature for increasing the dilation of said renal artery and thereby control the lowering of the patient's general blood pressure, or decreasing the temperature for reducing the dilation to thereby control the increasing of the patient's general blood pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Peter Forsell
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Publication number: 20180256391Abstract: In certain embodiments, a laser device for laser processing of an eye comprises a source of a pulsed laser beam, a detector system that photodetects partial beams generated from the laser beam, and a control unit that evaluates the detection signals. A first detection element of the detector system provides a first detection signal based on single-photon absorption. A second detection element provides a second detection signal based on two-photon absorption. The control unit puts the measured signal strengths of the two detection signals into a ratio to one another. Variations in the resulting ratio value may be traced back to variations in the pulse duration and/or wave front of the laser beam. The control unit may initiate countermeasures to maintain the beam quality of the laser beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Klaus Vogler, Olaf Kittelmann, Edlef Buettner, Jan Popien
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Publication number: 20180256392Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for indirectly determining weight on eye, the weight resulting from contact between the eye and a docking apparatus for laser ophthalmic surgery. The system includes a docking apparatus, a measuring device, a display and a processor that determines a relative distance between a detectable position of a component of the docking apparatus and a neutral position of the eye, determines the weight on eye by reference to sensed force-distance reference data, and generates and transmits a pictorial representation of weight on eye to a display. The disclosure further provides a method for indirectly determining weight on eye, the weight resulting from contact between the eye and a docking apparatus for laser ophthalmic surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Michael Wittnebel, Martin Starigk