Wrist and ankle secured restraining device
The present invention relates to an improved type of prisoner restraining device which is used in combination with handcuffs or similar wrist binding. The restraining device is an elongated strap havi... Read More
Inventors: Fisher, David P.;, Assignee: |
Disposable diaper
OF THE INVENTION With continued reference to the accompanying drawing wherein like reference numerals designate similar parts throughout the views reference numeral 10 is used to generally designate ... Read More
Inventors: Hernandez, John Michael;, Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company (New York, NY) |
Cervix photographic method
The present invention overcomes the objections of prior art cervical photography apparatus; provides relatively instant results; requires only a minimum of apparatus which the non-photographer doctor ... Read More
Inventors: Born, Grant R.;, Assignee: |
Plastic ligating clips
What is claimed is: 1. A ligating clip applying instrument comprising a pair of handles pivoted about a hinge point and extending beyond the hinge point to form a pair of clip closing jaws having oppo... Read More
Inventors: Jewusiak, Stephen J.;, Assignee: Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, NJ) |
Biopsy channel for endoscope
It is therefore an object of the present invention to improve endoscopes and borescopes that are equipped with a tool access channel. It is a further object of the present invention to provide an impr... Read More
Inventors: Krauter, Allan I.; Vivenzio, Robert L.;, Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc. (Skaneateles Falls, NY) |
Catheter atherotome
The present invention overcomes some of the shortcomings and disadvantages of the devices disclosed in the prior art by providing a catheter atherotome which is manually operable and by which a surgeo... Read More
Inventors: Reger, Vincent A.;, Assignee: EVI Corporation (Portland, OR) |
Spinal massage device
Having described my invention, I claim: 1. A spinal massage device comprising: an elongated linking plate having a first end and a second end; a first resilient member and a second resilient member mo... Read More
Inventors: Stauft, Amos K.;, Assignee: |
Uterine incision compression device
I claim: 1. A device to diminish bleeding in the performance of a Caesarean section comprising: a frame of stiff, springy material having a long axis and a short axis and an open mid-portion surrounde... Read More
Inventors: Zweig, Jeffrey L.;, Assignee: |
Method and apparatus relating to the practice of acupuncture
OF THE INVENTION Referring to the drawings somewhat more in detail, the needle element of the present invention, and generally indicated at 10, comprises a pair of curved prongs 27 having opposed poi... Read More
Inventors: Kim, Sung S.;, Assignee: |
Fluid delivery system with integrally formed sample cell
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawing and will be described herein in detail specific embodiments there... Read More
Inventors: Kaufman, Stephen B.; Patterson, Robert; Bacehowski, David V.; Bilstad, Arnold C.; Huehls, Patrick N.;, Assignee: Baxter International Inc. (Deerfield, IL) |
Stripping device for wire, or the like
The stripping device according to the present invention comprises a housing having a spindle rotatably mounted therein. A head is carried at the end of the spindle outside the housing. The head accomm... Read More
Inventors: Stepan, Jiri;, Assignee: K. Loepfe Automation AG (Hombrechtikon, CH) |
Coaxial cable stripping device
What is claimed is: 1. A device for stripping insulation from between inner and outer conductors of coaxial cables, comprising, means having an axial channel of constant arcuate cross-section, open at... Read More
Inventors: Campari, Luigi;, Assignee: AMP Incorporated (Harrisburg, PA) |
Method for trimming coaxial cable
According to the present invention, a tool for precisely trimming coaxial cable comprises a cable-holding member and a cutter-holding member. Sections of the cable-holding member and cutter-holding me... Read More
Inventors: Michael, III, George W.;, Assignee: AMP Incorporated (Harrisburg, PA) |
Coating medical devices with cationic antibiotics
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Medical devices according to the present invention may be fabricated from virtually any biocompatible substrate. It is only necessary that the substrate be capable of carr... Read More
Inventors: Lee, Clarence C.;, Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc. (Murray Hill, NJ) |
Intraocular lens
The general purpose of the present invention is to provide an implantable intraocular lens which is accommodating to all sizes of eyes through a slidable loop. In addition, the slidable loops will pro... Read More
Inventors: Grendahl, Dennis T.;, Assignee: |
Auditory ossicle prosthesis
We claim: 1. Auditory ossicle prosthesis comprising a rigid plate and a depending tubular shaft formed integrally as a one-piece construction from a biologically inert ceramic material, the surface of... Read More
Inventors: Heimke, Gunther; Plester, Dietrich; Jahnke, Klaus;, Assignee: Friedrichsfeld GmbH (Mannheim, DE) |
Ossicular prosthesis
The present invention is an ossicular prosthesis including a head portion, an intermediate portion, and a shaft portion. The head portion has a surface configured for contacting either the tympanic me... Read More
Inventors: Prescott, Anthony D.;, Assignee: Microtek Medical, Inc. (Columbus, MS) |
Surgical tape device
I have invented a surgical tape device which can be utilized to ligate or apply pressure to blood vessels, organ ducts or other body structures with minimal trauma to the body tissues involved. My sur... Read More
Inventors: Smith, Gordon E.;, Assignee: Med-Pro, Ltd. (Sun Prairie, WI) |
Front panel for electronic device such as an automotive radio and method for installing same
The present invention is directed to an improved front panel assembly which is easy to install and which entirely masks the mounting posts on either side of the central control panel. According to the... Read More
Inventors: Bauer, Martin W.; Thys, Carl J.; Fredriksen, Peter A.; Robin, David J.; Schaar, Richard J.;, Assignee: International Jensen Incorporated (Schiller Park, IL) |
Dynamic elbow and knee extension brace
A brief description of my invention entails a wire frame structure of two parallel aligned members turned into a compression spring located centrally therein to provide a controlled force at each end.... Read More
Inventors: Brown, Charles S.;, Assignee: |
Scalpel
It is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide a holder for a surgical blade including an integrally formed blade shield which can also be used to cover the blade upon disposal. There... Read More
Inventors: Porat, Michael; Porat, Amir;, Assignee: |
Diving suit seam construction
In accordance with the foregoing background discussion, the primary object of this invention is to provide improved seam construction for diving suits. A further object of this invention is to provide... Read More
Inventors: Perla, Henry L.;, Assignee: |
Novel hybridoma cell line producing monoclonal antibodies against laminin and a process for the production thereof
The subject invention relates to a novel hybrid composition, and a process for the production thereof, comprising a continuous cell line that produces a monoclonal antibody to the basement membrane co... Read More
Inventors: Chung, Albert E.;, Assignee: University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) |
Polypeptides with type IV collagen activity
OF THE INVENTION The amino acid sequence of the helix-rich collagenous part of the .alpha.1 chain has been partially described by W. Babel et al., Eur. J. Biochem., 143, 545 (1984). The full sequence... Read More
Inventors: Tsilibary, Effie C.; Furcht, Leo T.;, Assignee: Regents of the Univeristy of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) |
Method of and apparatus for eliminating irregularities from a stream of fibrous material
I claim: 1. A method of making a stream of fibrous material, such as a tobacco stream, for conversion into the filler of a cigarette rod, comprising the steps of advancing a flow of loose fibrous mate... Read More
Inventors: Brand, Peter;, Assignee: Korber AG (Kampchaussee, DE) |
Protective device particularly for welding and cutting work
FIG. 1 illustrates a protective welding hood 60 comprising essentially a helmet-like portion, adapted to be fixed by means of a strap 61, and a replaceable viewing window 62. The viewing window 62 co... Read More
Inventors: VAN DEN Berg, Henrikus J.; Hurkmans, Gerardus C. A. M.;, Assignee: |
Article for infants, forming pacifier and teething ring simultaneously
What is claimed is: 1. A pacifier article for infants, comprising: an annular flange part having an opening therethrough; a hollow elastic teat body closed at one end and having an opening through its... Read More
Inventors: Grasset, Joseph;, Assignee: |
Corneal holder
OF THE INVENTION The corneal holder of the present invention will be better understood by reference to the Drawing. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment of a corneal storage syste... Read More
Inventors: Aysta, James E.; Lindstrom, Richard L.; Skelnik, Debra L.;, Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN) |
Blood transfusion connector assembly
OF THE INVENTION Referring first to FIG. 1, there is shown a container 10 constituting a source of blood suspended from an I.V. stand for infusion into a patient 11. A blood infusion tube 12 extends ... Read More
Inventors: Potolsky, Abraham I.; Blaser, Anton J.;, Assignee: |
Metabolite sensor including a chemical concentration sensitive flow controller for a drug delivery system
OF THE INVENTION The present invention will be described by reference to the Figure, which is a schematic cross-sectional view of a fluid access maintenance system 3 comprising a 4 having a semiperme... Read More
Inventors: Dorman, Frank D.; Wigness, Bruce D.;, Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) |
Obesity Surgery 
