公开(公告)号：US11585018B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US16525739

申请日：2019-07-30

申请人： DELSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

发明人： Rick L. Chapman

IPC分类号： D01G15/26

摘要： A fiber web structure made of randomly oriented synthetic fibers, an apparatus for making the web structure and a method of making the web structure. The web is a dimensionally-disordered, aerodynamically-formed structure in which electrostatic and/or non-electrostatic fibers are arranged to create structured fiber webs. The method uses different size, crimp, length and shapes of fibers, among various characteristics, to create strength and other properties. An apparatus for making the web structure includes a randomizing cylinder that removes fibers from a main cylinder, and condensing cylinders. The fiber webs may be structured in layers and the layers may have fibers and/or additives placed in or between the layers for enhanced performance.

公开(公告)号：US11581090B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-14

申请号：US16229299

申请日：2018-12-21

申请人： ElectroCore, Inc.

发明人： Joseph P. Errico ,  Francis R. Amato ,  Steven M. Mendez ,  Hecheng Hu

IPC分类号： G16H40/63 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G16H50/20 ,  G16H20/13 ,  G06K7/14

摘要： A system includes: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores a first content; a medical device coupled to the processor; and a reader coupled to the processor, wherein the reader is configured to read a second content from a storage medium other than the memory such that the processor switches the medical device from a first mode to a second mode based on the first content corresponding to the second content.

公开(公告)号：US11504168B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-22

申请号：US17126809

申请日：2020-12-18

申请人： Paradigm Spine, LLC

发明人： Markus Salvermoser ,  Stephan Eckhof

IPC分类号： A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/88 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61B17/68

摘要： A bone fastener assembly instrument that can assemble a two-component bone fastener during surgery is provided. The bone fastener may be of a type that comprises a threaded bolt and nut for securing an implantable device to bone, such as a spinous process. A method for using the bone fastener assembly instrument is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US11458297B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-04

申请号：US16404443

申请日：2019-05-06

申请人： ElectroCore, Inc.

发明人： Bruce J. Simon ,  Joseph P. Errico ,  John T. Raffle

IPC分类号： A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61N2/00 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N2/02 ,  A61N1/40

摘要： Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation devices and magnetic stimulation devices are disclosed, along with methods of treating medical disorders using energy that is delivered noninvasively by such devices. The disorders comprise migraine and other primary headaches such as cluster headaches, including nasal or paranasal sinus symptoms that resemble an immune-mediated response (“sinus” headaches). The devices and methods may also be used to treat rhinitis, sinusitis, or rhinosinusitis, irrespective of whether those disorders are co-morbid with a headache. They may also be used to treat other disorders that may be co-morbid with migraine or cluster headaches, such as anxiety disorders. In preferred embodiments of the disclosed methods, one or both of the patient's vagus nerves are stimulated non-invasively. In other embodiments, parts of the sympathetic nervous system and/or the adrenal glands are stimulated.

公开(公告)号：US11419734B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-23

申请号：US16148120

申请日：2018-10-01

申请人： CENTINEL SPINE, LLC

发明人： Roger Berger ,  Joem Richter

IPC分类号： A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/46 ,  A61F2/30

摘要： An intervertebral implant includes opposing upper and lower endplates that are configured to engage respective vertebral surfaces in an intervertebral space. The implant carries a plurality of bone fixation spikes that extend out from each endplate. The spikes define a plurality of outer surfaces that extend from a base to a tip. The spikes are laterally staggered, and have a height that increases along a longitudinal direction from the front toward the rear of the implant, and a define recess formed in at least one outer surfaces.

公开(公告)号：US11406825B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-09

申请号：US16416634

申请日：2019-05-20

申请人： ElectroCore, Inc.

发明人： Joseph P. Errico ,  Steven Mendez ,  Bruce J. Simon

IPC分类号： A61N1/36 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H04M1/21 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/24 ,  A61B5/377 ,  H04M1/02 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B5/352 ,  A61B5/375

摘要： Devices, systems and methods are disclosed that allow a patient to self-treat neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, ischemic stroke, post-concussion syndrome, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and the like by electrical noninvasive stimulation of a vagus nerve. The system comprises a handheld stimulator that is applied to the surface of the patient's neck, wherein the stimulator comprises or is joined to a smartphone. A camera of the smartphone may be used to position and reposition the stimulator to a particular location on the patient's neck. The system may also comprise a base station that is used to meter the charging of a rechargeable battery within the stimulator. The base station and stimulator transmit data to one another regarding the status of a stimulation session.

公开(公告)号：US11357394B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-14

申请号：US17509304

申请日：2021-10-25

申请人： Scott Miller ,  Frank Carter ,  Carl Gauger

发明人： Scott Miller ,  Frank Carter ,  Carl Gauger

IPC分类号： A61B1/12 ,  B08B9/043 ,  A61B90/70

摘要： Endoscopic instruments, such as endoscopes, and devices and methods for cleaning endoscopic instruments are provided. A cleaning device for use with an endoscopic instrument comprises an elongate member configured for advancement through an internal lumen within the endoscopic instrument and a cleaning member removably coupled to a portion of the elongate member. The cleaning element comprises a variable pressure region shaped and configured to increase the hydrodynamic fluid friction force and fluid pressure force of a cleaner or detergent against the wall of the internal lumen of the endoscope to more effectively clean all internal surfaces of an endoscopic instrument, including crevasses, scratches or other irregularities, without further damaging these surfaces.

公开(公告)号：US11253137B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-22

申请号：US16897098

申请日：2020-06-09

申请人： GI Scientific, LLC

发明人： Scott Miller

IPC分类号： A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/01 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/273

摘要： A medical device comprising an endoscope accessory for attachment to the working end of an endoscope. The coupler device provides a flexible working channel extension from the endoscope so that instruments can exit the endoscope at various angles. The device also provides a protective cover to reduce the ingress of debris, fluid, bacteria, or other unwanted matter from the working end of the endoscope which could lead to infection.

公开(公告)号：US11123545B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-21

申请号：US16837818

申请日：2020-04-01

申请人： ElectroCore, Inc.

发明人： Bruce J. Simon ,  Joseph P. Errico ,  John T. Raffle

IPC分类号： A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61N2/00 ,  A61N1/40

摘要： Methods and devices for stimulating a nerve in a patient include emitting an electrical signal near a target nerve within the patient. The electrical signal comprises bursts of about 2 to about 20 pulses and the pulses oscillate between a positive voltage and a negative voltage within each burst.

公开(公告)号：US11097441B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US15629948

申请日：2017-06-22

申请人： DelStar Technologies, Inc.

发明人： Ronald Federico ,  Joel Patrick Trojnar

IPC分类号： B26F3/12 ,  B26D7/10 ,  B26D3/00 ,  B65H35/02 ,  B26D1/03 ,  B26D1/553 ,  B26F3/08

摘要： A device for slitting a tubular workpiece into strips includes radially disposed cutting members. The device may include a tapered infeed mandrel for maintaining tension on the tubular workpiece being slit and optionally an exit mandrel. In embodiments, the position of the radially disposed cutting members may be adjustable.