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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8444695 | Prosthetic disc for intervertebral insertion A prosthetic disc for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes a core having upper and lower curved surfaces, upper and lower plates, and peripheral restraining structure on at least one of the upper plate, the lower plate and the core. Each plate has an outer ... | 05/21/2013 |
| 8444671 | Hemostasis-enhancing device and method for its use The present invention advantageously provides devices, systems, and methods for percutaneous access and closure of vascular puncture sites. In an embodiment, the device for enhancing the hemostasis of a puncture site in a body lumen or tract comprises a catheter hav... | 05/21/2013 |
| 8444546 | Fecal incontinence device, system and method A device for treating fecal incontinence in a subject is provided. The device includes a plug configured for positioning mostly within an anal canal of the subject. ... | 05/21/2013 |
| 8440240 | Method for treating ocular demodex The present invention relates to a method for treating a disorder chosen from ocular Demodex, Demodex-induced blepharitis, rosacea, acne, and meibomian gland dysfunction in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a composition compr... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8440235 | Amniotic membrane preparations and purified compositions and therapy for scar reversal and inhibition Compositions having a combination of specific biological components have been found to exert a number of useful effects in mammalian cells, including modulating TGF β signaling, apoptosis, and proliferation of mammalian cells, as well as decreasing inflammation in ... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8439945 | Methods for biopsying tissue A biopsy incision closure device includes a base having a frame incorporated therein. Together, the base and frame define an opening for performing a biopsy incision when the device is placed over a tissue surface. The base is typically composed of an elastomeric ma... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8439944 | Self-tensioning vascular occlusion device and method for its use Self-tensioning occlusion devices and systems provide percutaneous access and closure of vascular puncture sites. One device includes a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end, an occlusion member, and a tensioning member. The occlusion member, for exam... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8439819 | Fecal incontinence device, system and method A device for treating fecal incontinence in a subject is provided. The device includes a plug configured for positioning mostly within an anal canal of the subject. ... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8439672 | Method and system for optimizing dental aligner geometry Method and system for establishing an initial position of a tooth, determining a target position of the tooth in a treatment plan, calculating a movement vector associated with the tooth movement from the initial position to the target position, determining a plural... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8439564 | Fluoroscopy operator protection device A radiation protection device attaches to the C-arm of a fluoroscope and shields and collimates the X-ray beam between the X-ray source and the patient and between the patient and the image intensifier. One embodiment has a radiation shield of X-ray opaque material ... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8436207 | Naphthalene-based inhibitors of anti-apoptotic proteins Methods of using apogossypol and its derivatives for treating inflammation is disclosed. Also, there is described a group of compounds having structure A, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, N-oxide, or solvate thereof are provided: | 05/07/2013 |
| 8435701 | Holographic recording medium A composition for holographic recording is provided, comprising an inert polyphenyl ether binder capable of supporting radical polymerization, wherein the inert binder is substantially transparent in visible light, and is viscous at room temperature; a photopolymeri... | 05/07/2013 |
| 8435204 | Cerebrospinal fluid purification system The present invention provides methods and systems for conditioning cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) by removing target compounds from CSF. A multilumen flow path allows exchange of a majority volume portion of CSF in the CSF space. The removal and/or delivery of specific ... | 05/07/2013 |
| 8430904 | Embolic protection device The embolic protection device (10) has an expandable tubular structure supporting a filter mesh material (12). The embolic protection device is compressed to a small diameter for insertion into a patient's aorta, then expanded within the aorta with the... | 04/30/2013 |
| 8426472 | Method and composition for administering an NMDA receptor antagonist to a subject The invention provides methods and compositions for administering an NMDA receptor antagonist (e.g., memantine) to a subject. ... | 04/23/2013 |
| 8426449 | Aminoalkylphenyl antagonists of prostaglandin D2 receptors Described herein are compounds that are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the compounds described herein that are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described herein are ... | 04/23/2013 |
| 8426380 | Inhibition of viral gene expression using small interfering RNA The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits comprising small interfering RNA (shRNA or siRNA) that are useful for inhibition of viral-mediated gene expression. Small interfering RNAs as described herein can be used in methods of treatment of HCV infection... | 04/23/2013 |
| 8420863 | Styrenyl derivative compounds for treating ophthalmic diseases and disorders The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, particularly ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Provided herein are styrenyl derivative compounds, including but not limited to stilbene deriva... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8420625 | Lipolytic methods for regional adiposity Compositions, formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits comprise contacting a targeted fat deposit with a composition comprising long acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a compound that reduces desensitization of the target tiss... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8420126 | Amniotic membrane preparations and purified compositions and anti-angiogenesis treatment Compositions having a combination of specific biological components have been found to exert a number of useful effects in mammalian cells, including modulating TGF β signaling, apoptosis, and proliferation of mammalian cells, as well as decreasing inflammation in ... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8417459 | Methods of selection, reporting and analysis of genetic markers using broad-based genetic profiling applications Disclosed are a method for determining whether an individual has an enhanced, diminished, or average probability of exhibiting one or more phenotypic attributes and related methods of selecting a set of genetic markers; for providing relevant genetic information to ... | 04/09/2013 |
| 8415328 | Factor VIIa inhibitor The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or... | 04/09/2013 |
| 8415106 | Cell-based screen for agents useful for reducing neuronal demyelination or promoting neuronal remyelination This invention is in the field of neurology. Specifically, the invention relates to the discovery and characterization of molecular components that play a role in neuronal demyelination or remyelination. In addition, the invention relates to the generation of an ani... | 04/09/2013 |
| 8414508 | System and method for delivery of energy to tissue while compensating for collateral tissue A tissue ablation method for treating atrial fibrillation in a patient comprises locating an ostium of a pulmonary vein and positioning an interventional catheter adjacent the ostium. The interventional catheter has an energy source. Collateral tissue adjacent the o... | 04/09/2013 |
| 8414482 | Embolic protection device An embolic protection device for use in a patient's blood vessel, such as the aorta, has an approximately cylindrical outer structure made of a filter mesh material and an approximately conical inner structure also made of a filter mesh material. On the downstream e... | 04/09/2013 |
| 8410263 | High-purity texaphyrin metal complexes Disclosed herein are the methods and compositions for the improved synthesis of texaphyrin metal complexes. The improved synthesis results in high-purity compositions of texaphyrin metal complexes in which more than about 98% of the texaphyrin metal complexes in the... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8410168 | Methods and compositions for treating ophthalmic conditions with retinyl derivatives Compounds that cause reversible night blindness may be used to treat ophthalmic conditions associated with the overproduction of waste products that accumulate during the course of the visual cycle. We describe methods and compositions using such compounds and their... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8409168 | Pulmonary occlusal stent delivery catheter, loading system and methods of use Methods, systems and devices are provided for performing lung volume reduction in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other conditions where isolation of a lung segment or reduction of lung volume is desired. The methods are minimally in... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8409088 | Retractor illumination system A surgical illumination system includes a retractor having a proximal handle portion and a distal portion adapted for insertion into a surgical field and retraction of body tissue, and a light guide disposed on the retractor, said light guide having a distal surface... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8404750 | Methods for administration and formulations for the treatment of regional adipose tissue Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits and fat-related conditions and indications. Methods comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation consisting essentially of a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8404641 | Macrocyclic lactone compounds and methods for their use A method of inhibiting cell migration or treating an inflammatory condition, comprising administering a compound disclosed herein to the subject, is provided. The compound can be administered systemically, locally, or a combination thereof. For example, the compound... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8403964 | Methods and systems for increasing the bending stiffness and constraining the spreading of a spinal segment A system for restricting spinal flexion includes superior and inferior tether structures joined by a pair of compliance members. Compliance members comprise tension members which apply a relatively low elastic tension on the tether structures. By placing the tether ... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8403961 | Methods and devices for controlled flexion restriction of spinal segments A system for restricting spinal flexion includes superior and inferior tether structures joined by a pair of compliance members. Compliance members comprise tension members which apply a relatively low elastic tension on the tether structures. By placing the tether ... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8402973 | Method and system for sizing an oral device Systems for sizing oral applications include both a width measuring template or tool for determining the distance between opposed molars and an arch sizing tool for determining the size and shape of the patient's dental arch. Based on this information, individual ap... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8402968 | Respiratory system for inducing therapeutic hypothermia The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling a patient's body temperature and in particular for inducing therapeutic hypothermia. Various embodiments of the system are described. The system includes: a source of breathing gas, which may be i... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8399693 | Preparation of an active intermediate A process for the preparation of an organic reactive intermediate that contains a combination of epoxy groups, hydroxy groups and unsaturated groups wherein the process can be utilized to control the amounts of each of the functional groups in the final product. The... | 03/19/2013 |
| 8399614 | Compositions containing, methods involving, and uses of non-natural amino acids and polypeptides Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and polypeptides that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The non-natural amino acids, by themselves or as a part of a polypeptide, can includ... | 03/19/2013 |
| 8399470 | Inhibitors of bruton's tyrosine kinase Disclosed herein are pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical composition... | 03/19/2013 |
| 8399443 | Treatment of hypertension by renal vascular delivery of guanethidine Sympathetic nerves run through the adventitia surrounding renal arteries and are critical in the modulation of systemic hypertension. Hyperactivity of these nerves can cause renal hypertension, a disease prevalent in 30-40% of the adult population. Hypertension can ... | 03/19/2013 |
| 8399018 | Controlled release ion channel modulator compositions and methods for the treatment of otic disorders Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of otic disorders with ion channel modulators. In these methods, the ion channel modulator compositions and formulations are administered locally to an individual afflicted with an otic disorder, throug... | 03/19/2013 |
