Patents Issued in October 20, 2020
  • Patent number: 10806554
    Abstract: An animal condition indication assembly includes a panel with a plurality of layers. The panel includes a first edge, a second edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The layers include an adhesive to be attached to a first animal. A substrate has an upper surface and a lower surface and the adhesive is positioned on the lower surface to adhesively secure the substrate to a rump of the first animal. An intermediate layer is positioned on the upper surface and includes a first color permanently affixed to the substrate. The first color is UV fluorescent. A flood coat is removably positioned on and covers the intermediate layer. Portions of the flood coat are removed by a second animal upon mounting of the first animal by the second animal. The flood coat is opaque and has a different color than the intermediate layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventor: David Alan Stampe
  • Patent number: 10806555
    Abstract: The invention relates to a storage receptacle (1) with a longitudinal opening (5) through which straws (2) for packing liquid-based substance are passed in a predetermined orientation of the straws, a housing (3) provided for the straws and configured to be inserted slidably in a cover (4) of the receptacle, the latter having an open configuration, in which the housing is partially inserted in the cover and the opening is free for the passage of the straws, and a closure configuration, in which the housing is inserted in the cover and the opening is closed by the cover in order to prohibit the passage of the straws. The housing has a parallelepipedal shape, a first front wall in which the opening is formed, a first bottom wall, two first longitudinal wails extending parallel to the opening, and two first side walls which each have two diagonals of a length less than or equal to the length of the straws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: IMV TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Eric Schmitt, Jean-Charles Gorges, Christian Beau, Ludovic Lefranc
  • Patent number: 10806556
    Abstract: An implant or sling sheath system having an overlapping sheath material is provided. The sheath can include two telescoping or overlapping sections. The overlapping sections can include at least one release feature to eliminate or reduce sticking of the overlapping sections together during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Arnal
  • Patent number: 10806557
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to microscale and millimeter scale tissue scaffolding structures that may be static or expandable and which may be formed of biocompatible metals or other materials that may be coated to become biocompatible. Scaffold structures may include features for holding desired biological or physiological materials to enhance selected tissue growth. Scaffolding devices may be formed by multi-layer, multi-material electrochemical fabrication methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Microfabrica Inc.
    Inventors: Richard T. Chen, Eric C. Miller
  • Patent number: 10806558
    Abstract: Assemblies for storing, handling, transporting, viewing, evaluating, and/or shipping corneal tissue are provided. The assembly includes a corneal tissue carrier within a vial, the transport vial removably coupled to a stabilization base, wherein the ease of access to the graft carrier allows administering the corneal tissue sample to a patient in rapid succession so that more surgeries can be performed by a single surgeon in a single day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: The North Carolina Eye Bank, Inc
    Inventor: Isaac L Perry
  • Patent number: 10806559
    Abstract: An intravascular emboli capture and retrieval system for intravascular embolism protection and embolism removal or maceration. Guidewire mounted proximally and distally located multiple opening filters are deployed within the vasculature and used to part, divide and macerate embolic debris and to capture such embolic debris within the confines thereof. A deployable flexible preformed memory shaped capture sleeve is alternatively used to collapse one or more filters and embolic debris therein for subsequent proximal withdrawal from the vasculature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Surmodics MD, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Bonnette, Richard Prather, Eric J Thor, Stephen E Weisel, Douglas L Ball, David B Morris, Debra M Kozak, Gary Ansel
  • Patent number: 10806560
    Abstract: An implantable artificial bronchus (IAB) is provided that is used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, such as pulmonary emphysema. The implantable artificial bronchus can be made with silicone or nitinol, and has a tapered cylindrical shape. Additional embodiments of this apparatus may be further associated with a one-way valve, on the nozzle of the IAB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: PULMAIR MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Murilo Pundek Rocha
  • Patent number: 10806561
    Abstract: A stent for treating a physical anomaly. The stent includes a skeletal support structure for expanding in the physical anomaly and a shape memory material coupled to the skeletal support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignees: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Thomas S. Wilson, Duncan J. Maitland, Ward Small, IV, Patrick R. Buckley, William J. Benett, Jonathan Hartman, David A. Saloner
  • Patent number: 10806562
    Abstract: A low-profile stent graft has a Type-III endoleak suppression effect, avoiding the problem with a stent graft which uses an extra-thin graft incurring enlarged needle holes or needle hole parts in a suture part. The stent graft has a proximate end, a distal end, and a lumen which is positioned between the proximate end and the distal end. The stent graft is formed by coupling a cylindrical graft to a stent with a suture. The cylindrical graft is formed from a fabric having a thickness of 10-90 ?m. The elastic modulus of the suture is 40 cN/dtex or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tetsuko Takahashi, Junichi Kojima
  • Patent number: 10806563
    Abstract: A system may include an endoluminal prosthesis and a guide wire. The prosthesis may include a tubular body including a graft material wall, a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a lumen extending longitudinally therein. The prosthesis may include first and second fenestrations in the graft material wall. The first and second fenestrations may be spaced from one another circumferentially about the tubular body. The guide wire may have a first end and a second end both extending from a region proximal of the proximal end opening. The guide wire may enter the proximal end opening, exit the first fenestration, partially traverse an exterior surface of the prosthesis, enter the second fenestration, and exit the proximal end opening. One or more of the fenestrations may include a branch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Blayne A. Roeder, Matthew S. Huser, Kelly Coverdale
  • Patent number: 10806564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to catheter systems and methods of treating a vascular disease using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tetsuko Takahashi, Akihito Nakazawa, Keiichi Toyoda
  • Patent number: 10806565
    Abstract: A tendon repair implant delivery system and methods incorporating a guide member having a temporary fixation member on or adjacent to the distal end. The point of fixation defines a target site for placement of the tendon repair implant which is subsequently affixed to the tendon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Rotation Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles L. Euteneuer, Rebecca McCarville, Duane Frion, Nathaniel Zenz-Olson
  • Patent number: 10806566
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel intraocular lens compositions comprising a hydroxyl functional acrylic monomer and have a high Abbe number, minimal glistenings, and suitable mechanical properties for small incision delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Xuwei Jiang, Thomas A. Callaghan, Ahmad R. Hadba
  • Patent number: 10806567
    Abstract: A method for modifying the refractive index of an optical, polymeric material. The method comprises irradiating select regions of the optical, polymeric material with a focused, visible or near-IR laser having a pulse energy from 0.05 nJ to 1000 nJ. The irradiation results in the formation of refractive optical structures, which exhibit little or no scattering loss. The method can he used to modify the refractive index of an intraocular lens following the surgical implantation of the intraocular lens in a human eye. The invention is also directed to an optical device comprising refractive optical structures, which exhibit little or no scattering loss and are characterized by a positive change in refractive index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Wayne H. Knox, Li Ding, Jay Friedrich Kunzler, Dharmendra M. Jani
  • Patent number: 10806568
    Abstract: This disclosure describes various sinus scaffolds having fiber-based and non-fiber based designs, materials, devices, kits and methods that may be used to treat chronic sinusitis. These designs vary in form, dimension, and delivery location (i.e. maxillary, frontal, ethmoidal, sphenoidal sinuses, and middle meatus). In addition therapeutic agent(s) may optionally be included within the scaffolds for local delivery over a brief or extended period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: LYRA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Changcheng You, Quynh Pham, Danny Concagh
  • Patent number: 10806569
    Abstract: A surgical sutureless valve that is attached to a stent frame for delivery to a location in a patient using percutaneous implantation devices and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Billie J. Millwee, Mark J. Capps, Janice L. Shay, Debra A. Taitague, Mark J. Dolan, Carol E. Eberhardt
  • Patent number: 10806570
    Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve having identifiers for aiding in radiographic positioning is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Yossi Tuval, Raphael Benary
  • Patent number: 10806571
    Abstract: An implant system for improving physiological cardiac flow in a human heart is provided including an inflatable implant for positioning at least partially within an atrium, a ventricle and a atrial/ventricular valve of the human heart and defining a surface for intercepting and redirecting hemodynamic flow into the ventricle, the inflatable implant defining a surface to engage the valve; a therapeutic apical base plate assembly attachable to the apex of the heart; and a tether connected between the inflatable implant and the therapeutic apical base plate assembly. The inflatable implant and the therapeutic apical base plate assembly are configured to reshape the ventricular wall by transducting cardiac force and/or energy generated by the heart during systole and diastole when the inflatable implant is engaged with the valve and of the therapeutic apical base plate assembly is attached to the apex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Harmony Development Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John Wilson, Christopher Seguin, Nikola Cesarovic
  • Patent number: 10806572
    Abstract: A method of deploying a stent includes providing a delivery system with the stent loaded in a reduced diameter configuration between an inner catheter and an outer sheath, the stent including a covering positioned on a luminal wall surface thereof, the inner catheter including a radially outwardly extending protrusion that extends into the covering but does not intersect a plane along the stent luminal wall surface, advancing the delivery system to a stenting site, and withdrawing the outer sheath to deploy the stent at the stenting site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventor: Jurgen Dorn
  • Patent number: 10806573
    Abstract: A prosthetic valve delivery apparatus can comprise a handle, a gearbox, an input torque shaft and a plurality of output torque shafts. The input torque shaft can extend distally from the handle and can have a distal end portion operatively connected to the gearbox. The output torque shafts can be operatively connected to and extend distally from the gearbox. Rotation of the input torque shaft can cause rotation of the output torque shafts via the gear box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Oren Cohen, Ofir Witzman, Yair A. Neumann
  • Patent number: 10806574
    Abstract: A delivery system for percutaneously delivering a heart valve prosthesis to a site of a native heart valve includes a delivery catheter and a heart valve prosthesis. The delivery catheter includes an outer sheath, an inner shaft, and an orifice restriction mechanism. The heart valve prosthesis has a valve member and a docking member. When the orifice restriction mechanism is positioned within the docking member within an annulus of the native heart valve, the orifice restriction mechanism temporarily replicates the operation of the native heart valve until the valve member is positioned within the docking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Marian Lally, James R. Keogh, Jason Quill
  • Patent number: 10806575
    Abstract: A delivery assembly includes a prosthetic device, a catheter shaft, a release wire, a first line, and a second line. The prosthetic device has a first arm and a second arm. The release wire extends through the catheter shaft. The first line includes a first loop. The first line extends from the catheter shaft, through the first arm of the prosthetic device, and to the release wire, where the release wire extends through the first loop. The second line includes a second loop. The second line extends from the catheter shaft, through the second arm of the prosthetic device, and to the release wire, where the release wire extends through the second loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: David Alon, Netanel Benichou, Oded Robert Meiri
  • Patent number: 10806576
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet support devices having a frame and one or more support leaflets coupled to the frame forming a hinge where coupled. The described support leaflets have one or more stiffer regions that facilitate the function of a support leaflet to decrease or prevent prolapse of a native valve leaflet. Methods of making and using such valve devices are also described amongst others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: William C. Bruchman
  • Patent number: 10806577
    Abstract: Atrio-ventricular valve stent (1) having a tubular shape, with a sub annular anterior side (2), a sub annular posterior side (3) and sub annular lateral sides (13), the sub annular anterior side (2) comprising a self-folding native leaflet engagement member (4-9) that forms a straight extension of said sub annular anterior side (2) when the stent (1) is collapsed and that is folded on itself when the stent (1) is in an expanded state; said engagement member (4-9) forming an integral part of the stent (1) and wherein each sub annular lateral side (13) is longer than said sub annular anterior side (2) when the stent (1) is in an expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Epygon
    Inventors: Enrico Pasquino, Marcio Scorsin, Stefano Pasquino, Andrea Marchisio, Lorenzo Valerio, Sergio Casalegno, Marco Gard, Pietro Arru
  • Patent number: 10806578
    Abstract: A sutureless implant for replacing damaged natural chordae tedingeae of a human or possibly animal heart, the implant including a distal implant part, a proximal implant part, and an artificial chord. The distal implant part is configured to fit in a lumen of an implant delivery device and includes a self-spreading portion spreading radially outside when the distal implant part is released from the lumen, the self-spreading portion being capable of anchoring the distal implant part in human muscle tissue. The proximal implant part is configured to fit in the lumen of the implant delivery device and comprises a self-spreading portion spreading radially outside when the proximal implant part is released from the lumen, the self-spreading portion being capable of bearing on a tissue portion of leaflet tissue. The distal implant part and the proximal implant part are connected by the chord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: COREMEDIC AG
    Inventors: Silvio Schaffner, Tobias Aeschlimann, Oliver Wüthrich, Thomas Bauer
  • Patent number: 10806579
    Abstract: A heart valve repair implant may include a first implant section having a first axial core, and a plurality of spines extending radially outward from the first axial core in an expanded configuration; a second implant section having a second axial core configured to slide over the first axial core, and a mesh portion configured to extend radially outward from the second axial core in an expanded configuration; a third implant section having a central tensioning element extending through the first axial core, and a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the central tensioning element and configured to extend axially between the plurality of spines and through the mesh portion; and a securement element disposed on the central tensioning element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Omar Jarral, Aiden Flanagan, Patricia McAfee, Tim O'Connor, Jan Weber
  • Patent number: 10806580
    Abstract: A cardiac support device includes a jacket and elastic attachment structure for self-securing the jacket to a heart. The attachment structures can include undulating metal and polymer elements, a silicone band and elastomeric filaments on a base end of the jacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Mardil, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Walsh, Aaron J. Hjelle, Paul Andrew Pignato, Ann Margaret Thomas, Hani N. Sabbah, Noreen Walen Thompson, Holly J. Hermeling
  • Patent number: 10806581
    Abstract: An implant system for restoring and improving physiological intracardiac flow in a human heart is provided including an implant for positioning at least partially within a human heart; an apical base plate assembly attachable to the apex of the heart; a tether assembly comprising a tether connected between the implant and the therapeutic apical base plate assembly, and an adjustment assembly connected to the tether assembly to permit longitudinal movement of the tether assembly and implant relative to the base plate assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Harmony Development Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John Wilson, Christopher Seguin
  • Patent number: 10806582
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for anchoring implantable medical devices to bones. It includes an implantable medical device such as an inflatable penile prosthesis, a sliding edge clamp for anchoring at least partially around a bone, and a prosthesis receptacle coupled to the sliding edge clamp and extending outwardly and positioned to receive the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: MHN BIOTECH LLC
    Inventors: Howard S. Newman, Arthur L. Burnett, Marcel I. Horowitz
  • Patent number: 10806583
    Abstract: A penile prosthesis implantation apparatus and related methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Atkins Pettus, IV, Katherine Ann Byrne, Tristan Reilly Pettus, Rylan Connor Pettus
  • Patent number: 10806584
    Abstract: An osteo-implant is provided, having a fixing segment and an implant end. The fixing segment is provided with a thread and at least one bone healing chamber. The bone healing chamber is located at a thread root of the thread. The bone healing chamber is a chamber inwardly depressed from a surface of the fixing segment. The fixing segment has a central axis. In the same section of the fixing segment, an area of a section, which is parallel to and passes through the central axis, of the at least one bone healing chamber closer to the implant end is smaller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Taiwan University Hospital
    Inventors: Chih-Chieh Huang, Pei-I Tsai, Hsin-Hsin Shen, Yi-Hung Wen, Kuo-Yi Yang, Wei-Luan Fan, Jui-Sheng Sun, Nien-Ti Tsou
  • Patent number: 10806585
    Abstract: A translucent in-vivo indwelling device with a translucent region including a rare earth doped fluorapatite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: INTER-UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CORPORATION NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF NATURAL SCIENCES
    Inventors: Takunori Taira, Yoichi Sato, Junichi Nabekura, Hiroaki Wake
  • Patent number: 10806586
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to generation of biomimetic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering and, more particularly, to multi-level lamellar structures having rotated or alternated plywood designs to mimic natural bone tissue. The invention also includes methods of preparing and applying the scaffolds to treat bone tissue defects. The biomimetic scaffold includes a lamellar structure having multiple lamellae and each lamella has a plurality of layers stacked parallel to one another. The lamellae and/or the plurality of layers is rotated at varying angles based on the design parameters from specific tissue structural imaging data of natural bone tissue, to achieve an overall trend in orientation to mimic the rotated lamellar plywood structure of the naturally occurring bone tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGER EDUCATION
    Inventors: Prashant N. Kumta, Gary Yu, Abhijit Roy
  • Patent number: 10806587
    Abstract: A prosthetic system that includes a prosthetic implant acrd a support structure secured to an inner surface of a cavity of a bone is disclosed. The support structure may comprise a pair of partially hemispherical components arranged in spaced apart relationship thereby defining a channel between the pair of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Arlen D. Hanssen, David Lewallen
  • Patent number: 10806588
    Abstract: An acetabular prosthesis is described that includes a shell having an outer surface and an inner surface, the outer surface defining an external shape. There is at least one through bore extending from the outer surface of the shell to the inner surface of the shell. At least one augment is configured to be positioned at least partially within the at least one through bore of the shell such that, in an assembled state, the shell and the at least one augment define a modified external shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Kirk J. Bailey, Christopher Peters, Adolph V. Lombardi, Stephanie Klunk, Aaron P. Smith, Keith R. Berend
  • Patent number: 10806589
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hipbone prosthesis, comprising: a prosthesis main body (10), the prosthesis main body (10) being of an arched structure, the prosthesis main body including a first end portion (11) and a second end portion, and the first end portion (11) being contacted and matched with a sacrum (1); and an acetabular cup (20) and a connecting device (30), the acetabular cup (20) being connected with the second end portion in a position adjustable manner via the connecting device (30). According to the technical solutions of the present disclosure, the problems of unreliable supporting and easy fatigue break of a screw-rod system in the related technology are effectively solved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: BEIJING AK MEDICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei Guo, Caimei Wang, Tao Ji
  • Patent number: 10806590
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system of gender specific pharmaceuticals. The system includes a first package of a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a second package of a pharmaceutical for use by a female. The first package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a first label coupled to the first package, wherein at least one of the first package and first label includes a male specifier and a recommended male dosage. The second package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a female and a second label coupled to the second package, wherein at least one of the second package and second label includes a female specifier and a recommended female dosage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: P TECH, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Patent number: 10806591
    Abstract: A glenoid implant comprises a body comprising: an articular surface and a scapula-engaging surface, the scapula-engaging surface including first and second portions angled relative to each other; and a fixation feature extending from the scapula-engaging surface. A method comprises: forming a planar bone surface at a glenoid using a guide pin; forming a first bore into the glenoid located near the guide pin; forming a second bore into the glenoid offset from the first bore; inserting an augment ream guide into the first and second bores; and forming an angled bone surface at the glenoid relative to the planar bone surface using the augment ream guide. A ream guide comprises: a base having first and second surfaces; a bone peg extending from the first surface; an alignment peg spaced from the bone peg; and a guide peg extending from the second surface at an oblique angle to the bone peg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Francis Kovacs, Thomas M. Vanasse, Lawrence Gulotta
  • Patent number: 10806592
    Abstract: Arcuate fixation members with varying configurations and/or features are provided, along with additional components for use therewith in provided intervertebral implants. The arcuate fixation members may be of different lengths, cross sectional geometries, and/or cross sectional areas. Applications of intervertebral implants utilizing arcuate fixation members are particularly suitable when a linear line-of-approach for delivering fixation members is undesirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Donner, Jared Schoenly, David E. Evans, Andreas Gfeller
  • Patent number: 10806593
    Abstract: A central inflatable distractor and a perimeter balloon are inserted into the disc space in uninflated configurations. The central inflatable distractor is then expanded, thereby distracting the vertebral endplates to the controlled height of the central inflatable distractor. The perimeter balloon is then inflated with a curable substance. The perimeter balloon expands as it is filled with the curable substance and conforms to the void remaining in the disc space around the central inflatable distractor, thereby creating a horseshoe shape. Once the flowable material in the perimeter balloon has cured, the central inflated distractor can be deflated and removed. The remaining void (or inner space) is then packed with graft for fusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Roman Lomeli, Kevin Lee
  • Patent number: 10806594
    Abstract: A system for implanting an inter-body device between adjacent vertebrae comprises an inter-body device having a plurality of cans secured to a flexible bridge and having a relief portion therebetween. An inserter tube and complementary bullnoses are advantageously secured to the vertebrae by an extension arm for securing the assembly precisely in place. A plurality of articulating trial implants are provided to test fit a disc space for the proper sized inter-body device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: R Tree Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Rolando M. Puno
  • Patent number: 10806595
    Abstract: A vertebral body replacement device includes a first member and a first footplate detachably connectable to the first member, a second member and a second footplate detachably connectable to the second member, and a central member detachably connectable to the first member. The first member is axially displaceable relative to the second member in response to rotation of the central member relative to the first member to adjust the length of the vertebral body replacement device. The first member includes a pair of first fastener holes and a pair of second fastener holes angularly offset from the first fastener holes. The first footplate includes an aperture configured to align with one of the first fastener holes to orient the footplate in a first position or one of the second fastener holes to orient the footplate in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Refai, Jeffrey A. Farris, Jeffrey T. Ebersole, Cory Alan Trischler, Gordon Paul Kistler, Charles Wing
  • Patent number: 10806596
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Iott, Chad Glerum, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 10806597
    Abstract: The implant (1) includes at least two assembled components, at least a first component (3) is intended to be movable relative to at least a second component (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: MEDICREA INternational
    Inventors: Denys Sournac, Thomas Mosnier, David Ryan
  • Patent number: 10806598
    Abstract: An apparatus for inserting an implant between vertebrae includes a body having a through bore, a central shaft movable within the through bore, the central shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus includes a pair of distractor arms having proximal portions and distal portions, the proximal portions pivotally coupled to the body and distal portions for engagement between the vertebrae. Tracking slots are formed in and extend through surfaces of and along a longitudinal axes of the distractor arms and an attachment tip is operably connected to the central shaft, the attachment tip is configured to grip the implant. The apparatus includes a single guide member projecting outward from the attachment tip and the attachment tip is removably connectable to the central shaft in multiple configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Mark Adams, Michael Zweizig
  • Patent number: 10806599
    Abstract: There is disclosed a system and methods for safely, precisely, and efficiently cutting cadaveric bone segments into a number of dimensionally standardized pieces. One embodiment provides a jig system for use with a band saw. The jig system may include a v-shaped trough riding upon a plate and at least one rail designed to glide within a corresponding groove formed in the band saw table and stretching parallel to the blade. The trough may include a channel having a series of incremental stops extending between its proximal and distal ends. A bone-advancement wedge may be advanced proximally along the channel between the incremental stops to advance at least one bone segment within the trough toward the proximal end of the trough such that, by sliding the rail(s) within the table groove(s), a desired incremental portion of the bone segment is introduced to the blade. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Allosource
    Inventors: Denis M. Meade, Shane Graham, Kyle von Kaenel
  • Patent number: 10806600
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to a prosthetic finger assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a coupling tip and a distal ring coupled with the coupling tip. The assembly further includes a proximal ring coupled with the distal ring. A rocker formed in an H-shape with a first end forming a first split prong and a second end forming a second split prong may extend between the coupling tip and the proximal ring. The coupling tip, distal ring, proximal ring, and H-shaped rocker may all be hingedly connected such that movements of the residual finger within the proximal ring articulate the distal ring together with the rocker to articulate the coupling tip. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: RCM Enterprise LLC
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, Jr., Jon Bengtsson, Anthony Charles Peto, Charles Colin Macduff, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Patent number: 10806601
    Abstract: Method for regulating a prosthesis (1), such as a knee prosthesis, ankle prosthesis or knee/ankle prosthesis, comprising at least one joint (2) controlled by an actuator (3) governed by a microcontroller (4) on the basis of data issuing from at least one gyroscope (5) and an accelerometer (6) that are able to measure the angular speed and the acceleration, respectively, of at least part of the prosthesis (1). According to the invention, the method is such that, during a defined period of time, the microcontroller (4) monitors the measurement given by the gyroscope (5), in such a way that said microcontroller (4) enters an idle state by reducing or by cutting the electrical power of at least one electronic organ of the prosthesis (1), except that of the accelerometer (6), when said microcontroller (4) detects that the absolute value of the measurement given by the gyroscope (5) is below a given threshold during the defined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Proteor
    Inventors: Xavier Bonnet, Francis Djian
  • Patent number: 10806602
    Abstract: A cam system for an assistive device and related methods are disclosed. The cam system may comprise a cam profile and a cam follower. The cam profile has a curved outer edge comprising a concave portion. The cam follower is positioned within the concave portion when the assistive device is in an equilibrium position. The assistive device may further comprise a spring that deflects in response to a force applied by the cam system. The assistive device may have a sliding element to adjust the stiffness of the spring in deflection. The assistive device may take the form of a prosthesis or an orthosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignees: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University
    Inventors: Elliott J. Rouse, Max K. Shepherd
  • Patent number: 10806603
    Abstract: Disclosed is a walking assist method including acquiring arm motion data; creating walking data based on the arm motion data; and assisting a walking based on the created walking data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung-Kwon Choi, Keehong Seo, Youngbo Shim, Taesin Ha, Seungyong Hyung