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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7210810 | Surgical headlight assembly A surgical headlight assembly having a headset structure constructed of lightweight components. The headset structure has adjustable head strap members comprising a generally circular lateral band and a top band. A removable liner is attached to the inside surface o... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7128746 | Device for treating intervertebral disc herniations A method and device for treating human intervertebral disc herniations using an endoscopic procedure. An access port is opened into and through the annulus of a disc to remove nucleus pulposus. Subsequent treatment, a balloon device having a valve structure is posit... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6872188 | Cervical collar device A cervical collar assembly to immobilize the neck and head of a user. The assembly includes an adjustable and conformable shell member having a pad member secured on its interior to engage the skin of the user. The shell member is comprised of a front member, a back... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6861250 | Tissue dissecting board assembly A tissue dissecting board assembly for use in tissue restoration and reconstruction surgeries. The assembly is constructed of an optically clear polymeric dissecting board having a plurality of cooperating cavities for holding chemical solutions and compositions req... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6805715 | Method and device for treating intervertebral disc herniations A method and device for treating human intervertebral disc herniations using an endoscopic procedure. An access port is opened into and through the annulus of a disc to remove nucleus pulposus. Laser light fibers may then be passed through an endoscopic guide tube t... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6755199 | Magnetic sensing probe assembly and method A sensing probe assembly and method for locating a magnetic field emitted by an implanted medical device. The assembly has a housing containing a magnetic field sensor circuit having an indicator light and a magnetic switch. The assembly further has a structure for ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6588432 | Tissue expander magnetic injection port A magnetic injection port assembly for a tissue expander system or similar inflatable medical device. The injection port assembly includes an injection port body having a cavity, a needle guard assembly, and a magnetic material therein. The needle guard a... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6494854 | Cervical collar device A cervical collar assembly to immobilize the neck and head of a user. The assembly includes an adjustable and conformable shell member having a pad member secured on its interior to engage the skin of the user. The shell member is comprised of a front mem... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6162101 | Connector assembly for electrodes A connector assembly and method for electrically connecting an implantable electrode having an electrical lead array to monitoring equipment. The connector assembly includes a lead holder, an electrical conductor array, and a base holding the electrical c... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6099566 | Prosthetic implant valve cover A valve cover for a prosthetic implant. The valve cover is adhered to the prosthetic implant and covers the fill valve. The valve cover has a flexible body having an upper portion, a central portion and a lower portion. A plug extends from the bottom surf... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6045553 | Hybrid skull pins A hybrid skull pin to adjust and hold a cervical fixation device to the skull of a patient. The hybrid skull pin is constructed of at least two different materials and arranged to permit cervical fixation devices to be used in MRI procedures. The hybrid s... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6024702 | Implantable electrode manufactured with flexible printed circuit An implantable electrode for monitoring tissue electrical activity and for tissue electrical stimulation comprises a flexible electrode body for contacting human body tissue, a connector portion having a plurality of connectors for connection to external ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5964803 | Enhanced surface implant and method of manufacture An implantable body including an outer membrane forming an enclosure for receiving a filler material. The surface of the outer membrane is characterized by a random distribution of peaks separated by valleys. The peaks and valleys are separated by gradual... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5961909 | Method of manufacture of tissue-conformable electrodes A tissue-conformable electrode for monitoring tissue electrical activity of the type having a plurality of contacts embedded in a flexible matrix material and custom built to conform to the contours of a portion of the tissue to be monitored consists of a... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5961552 | Internally configured prosthesis An improved mammary prosthesis for implantation in humans comprising: a soft, flexible outer membrane forming an enclosure for receiving a filler material; an enhanced, undulating, random sculptured, irregular, substantially smooth surface of peaks, valle... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5935164 | Laminated prosthesis and method of manufacture A method of manufacturing a laminated item such as a prosthesis or tissue expander having a flexible, expandable membrane surrounding an interior lumen to enhance the strength and performance of the membrane comprises the steps of applying a first layer o... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5919476 | Reinforced gel sheeting for scar treatment A bandage in the form of a reinforced silicone gel sheet for the treatment of scar tissue is disclosed. The bandage consists of a first layer of silicone adapted to adhere to the skin, a second layer of polyester mesh fabric with a plurality of holes ther... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5902236 | Tissue electrode for recording and stimulation An improved tissue electrode for monitoring tissue electrical activity and for tissue electrical stimulation and adapted to conform closely to the tissue, thereby optimizing tissue electrical contact. The electrode consists of an elongated electrode body ... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5882353 | Mechanical tissue expander The invention relates to a mechanical tissue expansion device for use in the reconstruction or augmentation of a portion of an individual's body. The invention includes a pair of tissue expansion plates which may be substantially flat or which may include... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5525275 | Method of manufacture of enhanced surface implant An implantable body including an outer membrane forming an enclosure for receiving a filler material. The surface of the outer membrane is characterized by a random distribution of peaks separated by valleys. The peaks and valleys are separated by gradual... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5456716 | Elastomeric valve assembly An elastomeric valve assembly designed for use in an inflatable surgical implant to provide a self sealing means for filling the implant. The valve assembly incorporates vulcanized elastomeric strips molded between two larger silicone sheets, wherein the ... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5347894 | Torque limiting device The present invention relates to a torque limiting device for use in the affixation of a halo-type traction tool to the skull of a person. The torque limiting device has a shaft or shank embedded in a handle member which rotatably engages a skull pin duri... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5211644 | Process and apparatus for a dermal graft The process and apparatus for an autologous dermal graft transfer provides for the easy and accurate placement of dermal grafts during plastic surgery, typically for the filling of wrinkles or scars.... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5042455 | Fluid warmer A warmer used to warm fluids, such as blood or the like, passed into the human body. Air is introduced through an opened windowed membrane to expose chemicals in a container. A chemical reaction with the air causes a heat reaction of the chemicals. A tube... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4863469 | Method and apparatus for expanding nerve tissue A nerve expander used in plastic reconstruction surgery for lengthening damaged nerves which facilitates reattachment of damaged nerves to facilitate nerve operation and function after reconstruction. One or more saddles on an inflatable expansion member ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4803029 | Process for manufacturing an expandable member A process for manufacturing an expandable member such as a tissue expander or like product for use in plastic, reconstructive, and other surgery. A compression mold with a desired initial, predetermined geometrical configuration shape is filled partially ... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4765317 | Anterior posterior headblock Widely adjustable anterior posterior headblock in a halo vest fixation system of graphite and other material for fixation of a head about an orthopedic jacket with respect to the cervical region, such as for spinal trauma. A slotted adjustment carrier mem... | 08/23/1988 |
