Prefilled single-dose syringe
We claim: 1. Prefilled single-dose syringe, comprising: an ampoule open at at least one of its ends and provided with a narrowed-diameter portion neighboring said open end; a stoppering device fitted ... Read More
Inventors: Meyer, Gabriel; Howald, Ernst;, Assignee: Meditec S.A. (Luxembourg, LU) |
Use of bioresorbable polymers in cochlear implants and other implantable devices
In view of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, it is an objective of the present invention to provide a cochlear electrode assembly which has a first, relatively straight configuration... Read More
Inventors: Parker, John L.; Treaba, Claudiu G.;, Assignee: Cochlear Pty. Ltd. (Lane Cove, AU) |
Device for intubation of percutaneous endoscopic ostomy
While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the invention. The present d... Read More
Inventors: Quinn, David G.; Edwards, II, Robert B.; Andersen, Erik;, Assignee: Corpak, Inc. (Wheeling, IL) |
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Method and device for gastric line insertion
In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a guide element formed to be fixed in contact with a segment of a gastric line at or near the end of the line to be inserted into a patient... Read More
Inventors: Demeter, Robert J.; Bock, Henry C.; Gao, Dayong;, Assignee: Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Intraluminal stent and graft
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an intraluminal stent includes a predetermined length of wire having a sinuous or zig-zag configuration and defining a continuous helix with ... Read More
Inventors: Cragg, Andrew H.;, Assignee: Boston Scientific Technology, Inc. (Maple Grove, MN) |
Tubular stent
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FIGS. 1A and 1C show a tubular segment of a stent according to the invention which consists of single closed loops 1 in the unexpanded and expanded state, respectively. Ea... Read More
Inventors: Ischinger, Thomas;, Assignee: |
Gastric drainage system
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring now to the drawing figures, and particularly FIG. 1, the preferred embodiment of the gastric drainage device of the present invention is shown and designated gen... Read More
Inventors: Toter, Kimberly A. M.;, Assignee: |
Sports shoe or boot
An object of the present invention is to provide a sports shoe having projections which are substantially resistant to wear but which nonetheless give comfortable contact with the ground. Another obje... Read More
Inventors: Bente, Alfred;, Assignee: Messrs. Adidas Sportschuhfabriken Adi Dassler KG (DE) |
Implantable endocardial lead with self-healing retractable fixation apparatus
OF OUR PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Reference is now made to the drawings, wherein like numerals designate like parts throughout. FIG. 1 shows an endocardial lead, generally designated 10. The lead 10 has a ... Read More
Inventors: Spehr, Paul R.; Frankovich, Mark M.; White, Mark A.;, Assignee: Intermedics, Inc. (Angleton, TX) |
Injectable polymeric bodies
OF THE INVENTION The injectable composition of the invention consists of discrete bodies of a particular size and possessing unique characteristics which enable them to be injectable, i.e. to be intr... Read More
Inventors: Berg, Eric P.;, Assignee: American Medical Systems, Inc. (Minnetonka, MN) |
Injectable polymeric bodies
OF THE INVENTION The injectable composition of the invention comprises discrete bodies of a particular size and possessing unique characteristics which enable them to be injectable, i.e. to be introd... Read More
Inventors: Berg, Eric P.;, Assignee: American Medical Systems, Inc. (Minnetonka, MN) |
Tissue injectable composition and method of use
What is claimed is: 1. An injectable, biocompatible composition for tissue augmentation comprising: a plurality of discrete particles in a carrier, wherein the particles are substrate particles with a... Read More
Inventors: Lawin, Timothy P.; Williams, Jeffrey M.;, Assignee: Advanced UroScience, Inc. (St. Paul, MN) |
Use of injectable biomaterials for the repair and augmentation of the anal sphincters
OF THE INVENTION The invention is a method for repairing structurally defective or inadequately functioning muscles of the anal sphincters by perianally administering an effective amount of an inject... Read More
Inventors: Freed, Jeffrey S.;, Assignee: JSF Consulants Ltd. (New York, NY) |
Compositions for use in embolizing blood vessels
OF THE INVENTION This invention is directed to specific embolizing compositions comprising a specific embolizing agent, specific contrast agents and a biocompatible solvent. Prior to discussing this ... Read More
Inventors: Greff, Richard J.; Jones, Michael L.; Evans, Scott;, Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc. (San Clemente, CA) |
Methods for treating urinary incontinence in mammals
OF THE INVENTION This invention is directed to methods for treating urinary incontinence in mammals, which methods comprise delivering a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatibl... Read More
Inventors: Wallace, George; Greff, Richard J.;, Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc. (San Clemente, CA) |
Tissue injectable composition and method of use
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention consists of an injectable composition that is a combination of a plurality of small, smooth-surfaced particles that are carried in a lubricative fluid or ge... Read More
Inventors: Lawin, Timothy P.; Klein, Dean;, Assignee: Advanced Uro Science (St. Paul, MN) |
Hydrogel composites and superporous hydrogel composites having fast swelling, high mechanical strength, and superabsorbent properties
The present invention is for a superporous hydrogel (SPH) composite, and related hydrogel composite, formed of an interpenetrating network of a polymer and particles of a fast water-absorbing material... Read More
Inventors: Park, Kinam; Chen, Jun; Park, Haesun;, Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation (West Lafayette, IN) |
Leaf-shaped shaft of a hip joint prosthesis for anchoring in the femur
The invention includes the fundamental idea that the femur-anchoring section of the shaft is substantially rectangular in cross section, so that in simplified (ignoring the tapering toward the tip) te... Read More
Inventors: Zweymuller, Karl;, Assignee: Plus Endoprothetik AG (Rotkreuz, CH) |
Brush for the care and cleaning of things and the body
I claim: 1. A body-cleaning and massage brush comprising: an elongated arcuate flexible body of flattened cross-section having a pair of parallel oppositely turned faces; first and second brush means ... Read More
Inventors: Locher, Lorenz;, Assignee: |
Cosmetic applicator and associated method
In FIG. 1 is seen a cosmetic unit comprising an applicator 1 and a container 2 for a cosmetic liquid 3 adapted for application to the eyelashes or eyebrows of the user. By way of example, the cosmeti... Read More
Inventors: Costa, Allan;, Assignee: |
Mascara applicator
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Although specific embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the drawings, it should be understood that such embodiments are by way of example on... Read More
Inventors: Spatz, Walter;, Assignee: Spatz Laboratories, Inc. (Marina Del Ray, CA) |
Adjustable curve mascara brush
OF THE INVENTION As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a mascara applicator comprises a combination cap and handle 1 from which extends a wand 2, the outer end of which carries brush 3. In the case of the prese... Read More
Inventors: Kingsford, Ted;, Assignee: Maybe Holding Co. (Wilmington, DE) |
Mascara applicator
It is an object of the present invention to provide an inexpensive mascara applicator which is simple to use and capable of uniform application of mascara to the eyelashes. An additional object of the... Read More
Inventors: Nardolillo, Irene C.; Valdes, Nancy E.;, Assignee: Estee Lauder Inc. (New York, NY) |
Brush for applying a cosmetic product and make-up device comprising it
It has therefore become desirable to have use of brushes that allow the eyelashes to be engaged fully by the brush in order to spread out the product correctly and separate the lashes properly. Anothe... Read More
Inventors: Gueret, Jean-Louis H.;, Assignee: L'Oreal (Paris, FR) |
Curved longitudinal profile mascara brush
What is claimed is: 1. A mascara brush comprising: A) a twisted wire core securing bristles extending generally radially therefrom; B) the bristles trimmed to define applicator bristles and bristles e... Read More
Inventors: Vasas, Martin M.;, Assignee: The Bridgeport Metal Goods Manufacturing Company (Stratford, CT) |
Eyelash product applicator, applicator system and method
What is claimed is: 1. A system for applying a product to eyelashes, comprising: a container configured to contain a product; an applicator including a stem, and an application element at one end of t... Read More
Inventors: Gueret, Jean-Louis H.;, Assignee: L'Oreal S.A. (Paris, FR) |
Curling element for styling hair and fixing element for a curling element
According to the present invention, a curling element has at least one ring-shaped notch formed in a cylindrical basic form, the bottom of the at least one ring-shaped notch and the transitions of the... Read More
Inventors: Kraus, Ursula;, Assignee: |
Protective head shield
What is claimed is: 1. A head shield for protection of the face and clothing during application of hair treatment liquid comprising; a multiple-ply strip of moisture absorbent fabric having an extende... Read More
Inventors: Werner, Linda B.; Werner, William A.;, Assignee: Custom Stamping Mfg. Co. (Portland, OR) |
Composite material having absorbable and non-absorbable components for use with mammalian tissue
I claim: 1. A composite material for use with mammalian tissue consisting essentially of: (a) an unsintered, microfibrillar, non-absorbable biocompatible component prepared from polytetrafluoroethylen... Read More
Inventors: Landi, Henry P.;, Assignee: American Cyanamid Company (Stamford, CT) |
Obesity Surgery 
