Patents Issued in September 5, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240293224
    Abstract: An apparatus has a central lens body for providing vision correction for a patient. The lens body has a central aperture and is configured as one of: a diffractive lens or a refractive lens. The lens body has at least one haptic extending from the lens body, and the central aperture has a form of a circular hole extending fully through the lens body when the apparatus is implanted in the eye. The lens body is formed from a substantially transparent material and the central aperture includes a darkened perimeter. The darkened perimeter of the central aperture includes a darkened internal wall extending through the lens body from an anterior surface to a posterior surface of the lens body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Gholam Peyman
  • Publication number: 20240293225
    Abstract: An implant comprising a conduit including a distal portion having a distal end and a proximal portion having a proximal end, the proximal portion comprising one or more sinuses having a concave shape relative to an inner surface of the proximal portion. The implant further comprises a valve structure including at least one leaflet disposed adjacent to at least one of the one or more sinuses, each of the at least one leaflet having a free edge and a leaflet attachment edge coupled between the distal end and the proximal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph R. Armstrong, Nathan L. Bennett, Kyle W. Colavito, Edwin W. Field
  • Publication number: 20240293226
    Abstract: A system comprised of a prosthetic heart valve device (535, 555, 900, 1108, 1230, 1260, 1400, 1535), and a delivery system (1100, 1105, 1110, 1300, 1500). The prosthetic heart valve device (535, 555, 900, 1108, 1230, 1260, 1400, 1535) comprises a differentially deformable anchoring structure concentrically aligned with, radially adjacent to, and in direct connection with a valve frame (700). The atrial region (805, 1005, 1410, 1805, 1850) of the differentially deformable anchoring structure (800, 1229, 1259) comprises a plurality of alignment structures intended to aid in rotational orientation. This atrial region (805, 1005, 1410, 1805, 1850) is in direct connection with the valve frame through inflow region connection elements. The annular region of the differentially deformable anchoring structure comprises anchoring elements and an architecture having a radial stiffness suitable for deformation and conformation to the native anatomy; this region is void of connection to the valve frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Randy Matthew Lane, Colin Alexander Nyuli, Zhibin Fu
  • Publication number: 20240293227
    Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent structure configured to expand from a compressed state for transluminal delivery to a natural expanded state and having an overall height (H). The stent structure includes a mesh structure that has an essentially tubular shape and defines a circumference with contours, wherein the contours define a proximal inlet region and a distal outlet region. The proximal inlet region and the distal outlet region are directly connected to one another. The mesh structure includes a plurality of closed cells that in a longitudinal direction of the prosthetic heart valve have varying cell sizes and cell configurations to form a plurality of cell patterns that vary in size between the proximal inlet region and the distal outlet region. A valve is arranged inside a lumen of the stent structure. The overall height (H) of the stent structure is less than 45 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas Kuske
  • Publication number: 20240293228
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to prosthetic valves with expandable frames. As one example, a prosthetic valve can include a frame comprising a first row comprising a plurality of wide cells, a second row comprising a plurality of narrow cells, and a third row a plurality of narrow cells. Each wide cell of the first row can be directly coupled to two other adjacent wide cells of the first row, and each narrow cells of any of the second and third rows can be directly coupled to adjacent narrow cells of the same rows. The width of each wide cells of the first row can be at least twice as great as the width of any narrow cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Tamir S. Levi
  • Publication number: 20240293229
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sheath that is usable with a medical device, particularly to a sheath that is usable with a medical device and which sheath is expandable in the regions where the medical device is positioned in the sheath, and more particularly to a sheath that is usable with a medical device and which sheath is expandable in the regions where the medical device is positioned in the sheath and which sheath reforms to its same or similar size and shape after the medical device has passed through a portion or all of the sheath. The sheath facilitates in the insertion of a medical device into the body passageway of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Angela Rothfuss, Darren DeMedici, Jay Yadav, Noah Roth
  • Publication number: 20240293230
    Abstract: A delivery system for a prosthetic valve device includes a first shaft including an outflow capture device mounted on a distal end thereof, a second shaft slidingly disposed over the first shaft and including an inflow capture device mounted on a distal end thereof, and a retractable sheath slidingly disposed over the second shaft to hold the prosthetic valve device in a radially compressed configuration for delivery to a body lumen. The inflow capture device is configured for releasable engagement through openings in a plurality of first attachment members on the device. The outflow capture device is configured for releasable engagement through openings in a plurality of second attachment members on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Geoffrey ORTH, Edmond SHEAHAN, Lawrence D. JONES, Laura RUDDY, Huda KHILJI, Cathleen A. BERGIN
  • Publication number: 20240293231
    Abstract: An anchor assembly is configured to implant a cardiac anchor into a heart wall of a patient to anchor a suture configured to extend from a valve leaflet of the heart as an artificial chordae. The anchor assembly can include an anchor hub defining an open interior and a helical coil extending distally from the anchor hub and having a sharpened tip configured to embed the helical coil into the heart wall upon rotation of the helical coil. A spring can be disposed within the open interior of the anchor hub. Compressing the spring distally can create an open space within the open interior of the anchor hub for a suture extending through the anchor hub to slide freely and releasing compression on the spring can cause the spring to expand in a proximal direction to clamp the suture within the open interior of the anchor hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Daryl Edmiston, Tyler Nordman, Graham Garvin, Dan Johnston, Max Bock-Aronson, Andy Freeman, Ryan Um, Randall Beyreis, Brady Hatcher
  • Publication number: 20240293232
    Abstract: A hybrid washer tower is provided that includes a columnar outer wall extending from a distal end to a proximal end. The columnar outer wall defines a hollow barrel that extends from the distal end to the proximal end so that the hollow barrel being at least partially enclosed by the outer wall. The hybrid washer tower also includes at least one lateral tang positioned on and projecting from a terminal portion of the distal end of the outer wall to engage with surrounding bone or tissue. Furthermore, the hybrid washer tower includes an interlock channel defined within the outer wall with an open section positioned at a terminal portion of the proximal end of the outer wall to accept a connection pin positioned on a surgical instrument and direct the movement of the surgical instrument as it progresses through the hollow barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Omnia Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Troy Schifano, Steve Anderson, Abigail Lorraine Mann, Farhan Danial Bin Zahidi
  • Publication number: 20240293233
    Abstract: A method for removing a stem portion of an orthopedic implant from a bone comprises exposing an implanted orthopedic implant having a body portion, a stem portion interconnected to the body and a porous metal section forming an interconnection between the body and the stem portion. A cutting tool is mounted on a holder connected to an exposed surface of the orthopedic implant. The porous section is aligned with the cutting tool mounted on the holder. The entire porous section is cut by moving the cutting tool therethrough in a direction transverse to the stem portion axis. The implant body portion is then removed and then the stem portion is removed from the bone. The cutting tool may be a saw or chisel which may be mounted on a guide fixed to the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Aiguo Wang, Matthew P. Poggie, Nocholas Nai Guang Dong
  • Publication number: 20240293234
    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 central ramp, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the central ramp capable of being moved in a first direction to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed down an endoscopic tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Mark Weiman
  • Publication number: 20240293235
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a cage with an adjustable height with posterior bone grafting, comprising: a main body, a blade assembly fitted to the main body, and a pushing assembly fitted to the blade assembly, wherein an end cover is interference-fitted on one end face of the main body, the main body comprising a screw section, a side section integrally connected to two ends of the screw section respectively, and an opening section integrally connected to the side section, where a threaded through-hole is provided on the screw section, and an opening through-hole is provided on the opening section, the pushing assembly comprising a first U-shaped base and a threaded rod fixedly connected to the first U-shaped base, wherein the threaded rod passes through the first U-shaped base, and a pin is fixedly connected to an end, close to the threaded rod, of the first U-shaped base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Shanghai Reach Medical Instrument Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hongwei ZHAO, Lulu HAN, Xiaomin HUANG
  • Publication number: 20240293236
    Abstract: The present invention provides a spinal surgical approach which provides approaching the spine of a patient for spinal interbody fusion or total disc replacement through the oblique (a.k.a. anterior to psoas) corridor in an improved manner. Aspects of the invention further provide a means to facilitate the restoration of sagittal plane lordotic alignment. Other aspects of the invention provide a means to facilitate exposure of the spine and shorten operative times with fewer steps. In certain embodiments, aspects of the invention provide for improved instrumentation and devices to facilitate the surgical approach method so that it can be accomplished in a simpler and more effective manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Michael MacMillan, Raymond Cloutier
  • Publication number: 20240293237
    Abstract: An inserter connects to an implant which has two rotatable actuators for adjusting two different parameters of the insert. The inserter has a handle and a frame extending from the handle. A hollow tube is supported by the frame and has an end that can be connected and disconnected from the implant when the tube is rotated. A stem is passed through the tube, and another stem is supported by the frame. Each of the stems has an end that is connectable to an actuator of the implant, and an opposite end connectable to a tool driver. When the tool driver rotates a stem connected to the implant, a parameter of the implant is changed. The stems can be removed for cleaning or for replacement with a different type of stem. The two parameters can be a height of different sides of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Tyler Hessler, Jenna Israel
  • Publication number: 20240293238
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical system for use in a direct anterior approach orthopaedic surgical hip replacement procedure on a patient's femur includes a stem insertion instrument having an offset locking shaft to install a cementless femoral stem component into a surgically-prepared intramedullary canal of a patient. A method of installing a cementless femoral stem component during performance of a direct anterior approach orthopaedic surgical hip replacement procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Richard A. Patnelli, James A. Anderson, Timothy N. Board, J. Bohannon Mason
  • Publication number: 20240293239
    Abstract: A prosthetic device includes an articular actuator assembly including a reduction gearbox that includes an actuating part connected to an output of the reduction gearbox and an actuated part integral with a distal portion of the prosthetic device. The actuating part and the actuated part are provided with abutment and reciprocal fitting. The abutment surfaces are provided on at least one protrusion of the actuating part and on at least one protrusion of the actuated part. In a decoupled condition the protrusion of the actuating part is positioned angularly, spaced from the protrusion of the actuated part and constitutes an end stop for the extension of the distal portion and allows free flexion of the distal portion. In a coupled condition the protrusions are in abutment with each other and actuate the relative rotation of the distal portion with respect to a proximal portion of the prosthetic device in extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Andrea CHERUBINI, Michele CANEPA, Nicolò BOCCARDO, Simone TRAVERSO, Matteo LAFFRANCHI, Lorenzo DE MICHIELI, Emanuele GRUPPIONI, Samuele DE GIUSEPPE, Josephus Johannes Maria DRIESSEN, Paolo ROSSI
  • Publication number: 20240293240
    Abstract: A prosthetic device. The prosthetic device may include a flexure cut and/or a sensor to detect movement in accordance with a degree of movement. In an embodiment, the sensor may be disposed within the flexure cut. Other embodiments include at least one wire configured to connect a sensor located in a distal portion to a proximal portion, while annularly traversing a joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: N. Christopher PERRY, Keith D. VIOLLETTE, Grant A. PERET, David D.B. CANNAN, Christopher C. LANGENFELD, Jacob P. LAPLANTE, Thomas A. DOYON
  • Publication number: 20240293241
    Abstract: A method, system, or apparatus for stent delivery. Delivering one or more stents with a delivery tool that can include a kinetic transfer of energy to deliver one or more stents. The stents can include a modifiable stent that can change its overall shape and/or dimensions based on pre-configured design parameters. A coil stent that can engage with a vessel that surrounds the modifiable stent forming a dual stent configuration. The coil stent also includes anchor points that allow it to engage with a second vessel securing the first vessel and the second vessel together to aid in the healing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Spiros Manolidis, Arthur Pro
  • Publication number: 20240293242
    Abstract: An endovascular delivery system includes a bifurcated and inflatable prosthesis including a main tubular body having an open end and opposed ipsilateral and contralateral legs defining a graft wall therein between. A tether is disposed securably disposed to the contralateral leg, and the contralateral leg is releasably restrained towards the ipsilateral leg tether to prevent undesirable movement of the contralateral leg. A release wire within the endovascular delivery system releasably retains the tether near the ipsilateral leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Diego Aristizabal, Michael V. Chobotov
  • Publication number: 20240293243
    Abstract: A delivery system for deploying a medical implant includes a delivery wire assembly disposed within a delivery catheter lumen, the assembly having an implant loading region configured for seating the implant when the assembly is constrained within the delivery catheter lumen and the implant is in a compressed configuration, the assembly further including an implant distal protection having a central portion coupled to the assembly, distal of the implant loading region, and a peripheral portion extending proximally from the central portion to at least partially cover a distal end portion of the implant when the assembly, implant and distal protection are constrained within the catheter lumen, wherein the peripheral portion remains extending in the proximal direction when the implant assumes an expanded configuration after being released from the catheter lumen, and the peripheral portion of the distal protection comprises a plurality of stems, each comprising a respective petal-like member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Clay W. Northrop, Aleksandr Leynov, Siddharth Loganathan, Danny Lai, Jonathan Gibbs, Samit Mustafa
  • Publication number: 20240293244
    Abstract: The present invention provides an implant delivery handle, an implant system, a delivery system and a method of operation thereof. The implant delivery handle includes two conveyance sub-systems both oriented along an axial direction of a catheter assembly, in which a distal one is coupled to a proximal portion of an outer tube in the catheter assembly, and a proximal one is coupled to a proximal portion of an inner tube in the catheter assembly. Each of the conveyance sub-systems comprises a synchronous conveying device and a ratchet device fixed to the synchronous conveying device. The ratchet device is configured to enable safe self-locking, transmission and guidance of the outer or inner tube through the synchronous conveying device. In this way, both the inner and outer tubes can be locked in one direction, avoiding opposite movement of the inner or outer tube caused by incorrect operation of an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicants: SHANGHAI TRULIVE MEDTECH CO., LTD., JIANGSU TRULIVE MEDTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei ZHANG, Haoran XU, Jing WEN, Yunyan SUN
  • Publication number: 20240293245
    Abstract: A method, system, or apparatus for stent delivery. Delivering one or more stents with a delivery tool that can include a kinetic transfer of energy to deliver one or more stents. The stents can include a modifiable stent that can change its overall shape and/or dimensions based on pre-configured design parameters. A coil stent that can engage with a vessel that surrounds the modifiable stent forming a dual stent configuration. The coil stent can also include anchor points that allow it to engage with a second vessel securing the first vessel and the second vessel together to aid in the healing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Spiros Manolidis, Arthur Pro
  • Publication number: 20240293246
    Abstract: A back panel for a cervical collar is described. The cervical collar back panel features an attachment panel and one or more cervical panels. In one embodiment, a pair of cervical panels are arranged to provide a symmetric architecture during a donning process to support multiple orientations. For example, a first cervical panel may be oriented above a second cervical panel in a first orientation or below the second cervical panel in a second orientation. In another embodiment, a single cervical panel features a first segment and a second segment. Each of these segments supports occipital and upper trapezius support on different sides of the cervical spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Jane Price, Erik Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20240293247
    Abstract: A cervical collar that facilitates therapeutic hypothermia is provided and includes a cooling device having a front portion and a back portion fixedly coupled to the front portion on one side and removably coupled to the front portion on an opposite side. A fastening device removably couples the back portion to the front portion on the opposite side. The cooling device induces hypothermia in at least a portion of a patient. A sensor is provided that measures a physical characteristic of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Robert Michael Maher
  • Publication number: 20240293248
    Abstract: Cushioning articles include a layer with a plurality of cuts arrayed in a pattern. The cuts are gaps and the gaps do not form apertures allowing one to see through the layer when the layer is in an unstressed state, but in a stressed state, at least some of the cuts become gaps that are perforations through the layer. In the stressed state the layer expands to form the cushioning article. The cushioning article may be a multi-layer article with another layer that is contacted to the stressed layer in the stressed state to hold the layer in a stressed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Thomas R. Corrigan, Guido Hitschmann, Michael W.T. Mansholt, Nicholas K. Lee
  • Publication number: 20240293249
    Abstract: A bedsheet restraint system is provided to securely hold a person in place. The restraint system restrains body parts such as limbs, wrists, ankles, torso, elbows and knees to a bedsheet carried by a bed. Body parts are slidably placed through and held in place by the restraining sleeves until desired to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: NOEL CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240293250
    Abstract: Disclosed is a medical device system (2) comprising a medical device (5) and a base station (300). The base station comprises a device interface (302) for coupling to a base interface (20) of the medical device, the device interface comprising a plurality of base terminals (304) for being coupled to a plurality of device terminals (22) of the medical device. The base station being configured to provide a charging voltage between a charging pair, and in accordance with receipt of one or more touch inputs, alter a first base signal between a first base signal pair. The medical device being configured to detect a first device signal between the first device signal pair, and in accordance with the first device signal being indicative of the input button (306) receiving the first touch input, initiate a first mode of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Finn Speiermann, Stephanie Knoedler, Lars Stendevad Windeballe
  • Publication number: 20240293251
    Abstract: A filter assembly for an enclosure, particularly for an ostomy bag, is described having an enclosure side, a first layer which is gas permeable, and an adsorbent layer comprising adsorbent particles dispersed in a fine fiber web. The enclosure side of the filter assembly includes an adhesive zone in which adhesive is present having an outer adhesive perimeter and a weld area surrounding at least a portion of the adhesive zone, where the filter assembly is heat-sealable to the enclosure at the weld area. A method of assembly is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Lloyd G. Keleny, Veli E. Kalayci, Michael J. Hebert, Yehya A. Elsayed, David W. Mulder, Andrew J. Dallas
  • Publication number: 20240293252
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is “Adaptive Garment for Ostomate” (underwear, shirt, bodysuit, bathing suit) which is a facsimile of normal clothing providing access point(s) for the pass through of an ostomy bag/appliance in which said invention provides a barrier between the ostomy appliance and the skin along with the method of determination of garment access point(s). The embodiment of the invention results in the garment positioned between the body and the ostomy appliance, promoting personal wellbeing, privacy, modesty and euthermia and access to the stoma and the stoma appliance. The garment is worn over the shoulders and under the ostomy appliance to reduce irritation, help maintain body temperature and foster a sense of normalcy. The garment is preferably configured to attain maximum stretching in the vertical direction allowing for greater comfort and range of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Mary Jo Ellen Traversone
  • Publication number: 20240293253
    Abstract: A unisex external catheter comprising of a noninvasive flexible body that contours to different shapes and sizes. The noninvasive external catheter provides greater comfort, prevents urine leakage, can be used for both men and women and is easier to use since it does not require puncturing or piercing a natural human orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Victor Musoke, Sam Ristich
  • Publication number: 20240293254
    Abstract: A surgical infant diaper. The surgical infant diaper includes a flexible body having an interior layer and an exterior layer, wherein the flexible body further includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a central portion therebetween. The flexible body is movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the closed position an upper opening and a pair of leg openings are defined. A central aperture extends through the front portion, wherein the central aperture is positioned to receive a penis of the wearer therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Timothy Camerl
  • Publication number: 20240293255
    Abstract: A method for promoting contraception by placing a contraceptive device within a uterus without blocking fallopian tubes may involve advancing a distal end of a delivery device through a cervix, advancing the contraceptive device comprising an elongate shape memory member out of the distal end of the delivery device and into the uterus, and limiting inferior migration of the contraceptive device within the uterus. Inferior migration may be limited by allowing the contraceptive device to assume a shape, when subjected to pressure that tends to cause a downward migration of the device within the uterus, in which an expandable middle portion of the device is expanded to contact the inner wall of the uterus and thus limit the downward migration of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Sebela VLC Limited
    Inventors: Bob H Katz, Mary Jo Schreifels, Kevin Peters
  • Publication number: 20240293256
    Abstract: A cold therapy system including a housing having an inlet for receiving fluid from a source and an outlet for delivering cooled fluid. The housing defines a chamber comprising or defining at least one conduit for removably receiving a heat exchange device including a body of ice. The conduit is disposed in a fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet such that, in use, the fluid flows from the inlet over the outer circumference of the body of ice before delivery to the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Dean Skivington
  • Publication number: 20240293257
    Abstract: Described here are systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal and for delivering an ocular device, tool, or fluid composition therein. The ocular devices may maintain the patency of Schlemm's canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The fluid composition may be a viscoelastic fluid that is delivered into the canal to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor by disrupting the canal and surrounding trabeculocanalicular tissues. Some systems described here may be configured to cut or tear the trabecular meshwork with the body of an elongate member located within Schlemm's canal. Other tools for disrupting these tissues and minimally invasive methods for treating medical conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure, including glaucoma, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: David Y. BADAWI, Daniel O'KEEFFE, Paul BADAWI
  • Publication number: 20240293258
    Abstract: An apparatus for mechanically coupling a motor to a rotor includes an outer ring including an inner surface shaped to define multiple recesses, an inner ring disposed within the outer ring and shaped to define multiple compartments having respective outer openings, which face the outer ring, and respective inner openings opposite the outer openings, and multiple gripping elements disposed within the compartments, respectively. The inner ring is configured to receive the rotor while the compartments are aligned with the of recesses, by virtue of the gripping elements sitting at least partially within the recesses. The outer ring is configured to couple with a shaft coupled with the motor such that rotation of the shaft by the motor causes the compartments to become misaligned with the recesses, thereby causing the outer ring to push the gripping elements, through the outer openings, against the rotor, through the inner openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Yehuda Algawi, Assaf Govari, Eran Aharon, Ilya Sitnitsky, Stanislav Katzir
  • Publication number: 20240293259
    Abstract: A surgical device and procedure are provided for smoothly and easily accessing tissue to perform microsurgery, including a capsulotomy of a lens capsule of an eye. The device includes a handpiece with a tip for insertion into an incision in the cornea of the eye. A sliding element is disposed within the handpiece and a suction cup is mounted to the sliding element. The sliding element can be translated to move the suction cup into and out of the handpiece. A compression mechanism associated with the suction cup and the handpiece compresses the suction cup for deployment through the tip of the handpiece. The suction cup can expand inside the anterior chamber into a cutting position on the lens capsule. A cutting element mounted to the suction cup is used to cut a portion of the lens capsule and to remove the portion from the eye. The cutting element may be mounted to a cutting element support structure in a way that prevents heating of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Christopher Guild Keller
  • Publication number: 20240293260
    Abstract: A method of inserting an ocular implant into Schlemm's canal, the method comprising: moving the ocular implant into Schlemm's canal; and injecting a visco-elastic medium in front of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew T. SCHIEBER, Charles L. EUTENEUER
  • Publication number: 20240293261
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hearing protector (10) with a sensor module (30) having a module sensor (32). The sensor module (30) is removably attached to the cushion (22, 24) and the cup (12A, 14A) of the earmuff (12, 14) of the hearing protector (10). The hearing protector (10) according to present disclosure allows the arrangement of sensors at a hearing protector (10) in an easy and cost-efficient way even with multiple sensors. The advantage of such a hearing protector (10) is an easy, compact and reliable solution of a hearing protector (10) providing information about the environment and about the conditions of the user (100) or worker using such a hearing protector (10). Also, a method of retrofitting such a sensor module (30) to a hearing protector (1) is provided. Such a method is advantageous because reversible retrofitting of existing hearing protectors (1) not having the required functionality of sensors is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Henning T. Urban, Jonas A. Nilsson, Abel Gladstone Mangam, Caroline M. Ylitalo, William Bedingham, Erik O. Levholt, Patrick R. T. Hjort
  • Publication number: 20240293262
    Abstract: Described is a fiber material comprising a substrate of non-ionic, non-woven fibers, and at least one additional component, which is an agent that comprises at least one group capable of forming a hydrogen bond, wherein a combination of the substrate and the agent causes the fiber material to have an increased wet tensile strength of at least 5%, as measured in accordance with EN 29073-3:1992, as compared to an otherwise identical fiber material without the agent. The fiber material can be of use in various fields, in particular household products, hygiene products, and the like. These fiber materials are of particular use in wound treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Erik Carlsson
  • Publication number: 20240293263
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for protecting and sealing sites of, for example, PICC lines, medical implants with external components, surgical sites, or other wounds. In some embodiments, disclosed devices include a roll/rod having a handle portion and a receiving portion, and a covering or wrap disposed on the receiving portion. The handle portion is configured to be grasped by a user while covering their PICC line, medical implant, surgical site, or wound with the wrap. The wrap can be a plastic cling wrap, such as those used to protect food or to secure objects to a pallet or other substrate. Such wraps can be made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyester (PE), and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Roger W. Little, Heather Pickett
  • Publication number: 20240293264
    Abstract: A device for implantation at a treatment site in the body of a patient for the removal of fluid from the treatment site has a removable conduit structure, a connector, and a porous bioresorbable sheath. The removable conduit structure has two or more pieces and at least in part defines a fluid removal lumen, and the porous bioresorbable sheath surrounds at least a portion of the conduit structure. The connector removably and coaxially couples a first piece of the conduit structure to a second piece of the conduit structure and is configured to decouple from one or both of the conduit pieces upon initiation of removal of the conduit structure from the treatment site upon completion of treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Roderick WARD, Isaac Tristram MASON, Hamish Rose, Alister Todd JOWSEY, Michael LOVELAND, Liam DOUGLAS, Samuel TURNER, Brendan Andrew O'NEILL
  • Publication number: 20240293265
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent article's chassis that may comprise one or more pluralities of tightly spaced (less than 4 mm, less than 3 mm, less than 2 mm, and less than 1 mm) and/or low decitex (less than 300, less than 200, less than 100 dtex) and/or low strain (less than 300%, less than 200%, less than 100%) elastics to deliver low pressure less than 1 psi (according to the conditions defined by the Pressure-Under-Strand Test in the Method below) under the elastics. The elastics in the chassis may be oriented parallel or transverse to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Gary Dean LaVON, Uwe SCHNEIDER, Bret Darren SEITZ, Sarah Marie WADE, Joseph Allen ECKSTEIN
  • Publication number: 20240293266
    Abstract: A system for sensing diaper content includes a diaper, an outer coupling layer and a sensing circuitry. The diaper has a circuitry layer having inner input capacitor plates, tracks arranged to provide a resistive coupling between the inner capacitor plates dependent on the content, and inner output capacitor plates in galvanic contact with the respective inner input capacitor plates. The outer coupling layer contains outer input—and output capacitor plates arranged to form respective input—and output capacitors with the inner input—and output capacitor plates in the diaper when the outer coupling layer is provided onto the outside of the diaper. The sensing circuitry is arranged to apply an input signal onto the outer input capacitor plates, and to measure an output signal from the outer output capacitor plates resulting from the input signal and the resistive coupling thereby sensing the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick VAN TORRE, Arno MOERMAN
  • Publication number: 20240293267
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an incontinence apparatus for mitigating the wetting of garments due to involuntary urination in a human male including underpants including a waistband, a pair of leg openings; and a central opening size to allow penetration of a penis; and an absorbent flap positioned on the underpants and being selectively movable between a covering position and a supporting position. The covering position includes the flap being against the underpants and covering the central opening. The supporting position includes the flap having at least one portion secured to the underpants below the central opening with an absorbent flap remaining portion of the absorbent flap extending away from the underpants to be positioned below a penis extending through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Kim M. Palmen
  • Publication number: 20240293268
    Abstract: An absorbent article (10) can have an improved feeling of comfort next to the skin of the wearer. The absorbent article (10) can have a longitudinal direction (X), a transverse direction (Y), and a depth direction (Z). The absorbent article (10) can have a topsheet layer (30), a backsheet layer (40), and an absorbent core (50) positioned between the topsheet layer (30) and the backsheet layer (40). The topsheet layer (30) can have a central layer (32) and a pair of side layers (34, 36). Each of the side layers (34, 36) has a folded portion (90, 124) capable of providing an improved feeling of comfort next to the skin of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Danni Kong, Beibei Su
  • Publication number: 20240293269
    Abstract: The current invention concerns an absorbent article (10) comprising an absorbent core (12) sandwiched between a liquid permeable topsheet (14) and a liquid impermeable backsheet (16), and an acquisition distribution layer (18) arranged between said topsheet (14) and said absorbent core (12), wherein the absorbent core (12) comprises at least an absorbent material layer. According to the invention the topsheet (14) consists essentially of an air-through bonded nonwoven layer and is free of spunbond nonwoven layers, the acquisition distribution layer (18) comprises a spunbonded and/or thermocarded nonwoven layer, and the absorbent core (12) comprises at least one channel (26) free of absorbent material. The invention also relates to the use of such an absorbent article (10), for managing liquid stool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Christina LAMBERTZ, Katharina SPROTTE, Agnes Dominika REUTER
  • Publication number: 20240293270
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an absorbent article comprising left and right side panels in a front belt region or a back belt region comprising a first visual characteristic, and a central panel in the front belt region or the back belt region comprising a second visual characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Fengchun YE, Haoran ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20240293271
    Abstract: A drive apparatus includes a drive assembly and an engagement assembly. The drive assembly includes a motor and a sprocket operatively coupled to the motor. The sprocket defines an engagement hole. The engagement assembly includes an engagement pin and an engagement control member configured to insert the engagement pin into the engagement hole of the sprocket in a first position and withdraw the engagement pin from the engagement hole of the sprocket in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Kirk J. Noll, Denis A. Pettee
  • Publication number: 20240293272
    Abstract: A mounting bracket includes a first plate defining a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole vertically aligned with the first mounting hole, and a first axle hole laterally offset from the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole. A support frame defines a second axle hole aligned with the first axle hole. The first axle hole in first frame and the second axle hole in the support frame define an axle guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Kirk J. Noll, Denis A. Pettee
  • Publication number: 20240293273
    Abstract: A motorized accessory for a wheelchair includes a housing having a top end and a bottom end, a handlebar assembly secured to the top end of the housing, and a wheel assembly coupled to the lower end of the housing. The motorized accessory also includes an electric motor coupled to the wheel assembly that is configured to drive the wheel assembly. In addition, the motorized accessory includes a tow bar assembly having a proximal end coupled to the housing and extending outward to a free distal end, where the free distal end is configured to be removably coupled to the wheelchair. The motorized accessory is configured to latch to the manually driven wheelchair in order to convert the manually driven wheelchair into a motorized wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Edward MAURO