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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120130489 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IN SITU FORMATION OF SURGICAL IMPLANTS Methods, devices and systems for in situ formation of an implant within a post-surgical cavity. A balloon is provided within the cavity and a gelling initiator such as a cross-linking agent is introduced into the balloon. A polymer susceptible to solidifying in the pres... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130490 | METHOD FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND AUGMENTATION OF THE BREAST The invention provides a method for manufacturing a breast prosthesis, which method comprises the determination of existing contours of a breast of an individual in an upright position using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or 3D scanning with ultrasound (US), laser... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120071973 | Three Layer Breast Prosthesis A breast prosthesis that includes an outer first layer, a middle second layer and an inner third layer. The outer first layer includes a first material that has a first firmness. The first firmness allows for a 20 mm to a 25 mm penetration by a cone penetrometer. The fi... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120053689 | COATINGS FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND APPLICATION OF POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE MEDICAL DEVICES Biocompatible coatings and spin finishes that can be applied to polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymers, and medical devices made from PHA polymers, have been developed. The coatings impart good lubricity to PHA polymers, particularly to fibers and braids made from these ma... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120053690 | IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS FOR POSITIONING AND SUPPORTING A BREAST IMPLANT An implantable prosthesis for use in positioning a breast implant comprising a sheet of a prosthetic material configured to form a sling-shaped receiving area for receiving and supporting the breast implant. The surface area of the implantable prosthesis contacting the ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120045420 | COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS The present specification discloses compositions and methods of transplanting tissue useful for treating a soft tissue condition of an individual.... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120041555 | SILICONE IMPLANT WITH IMPRINTED TEXTURE A procedure for making an implant having a textured silicone surface is disclosed. The method may include the steps of providing a conventional mandrel and applying a pre-formed, polymeric mesh sock to the mandrel. The sock is contacted with a silicone dispersion and th... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120022646 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING IN BREAST AUGMENTATION AND/OR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION A method of using a biocompatible surgical knitted, silk scaffold device in a breast augmentation or in s breast reconstruction cosmetic or surgical procedure such as single-stage or two-stage breast reconstruction. In an aspect of the invention, the silk scaffold emplo... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120010706 | NON-ROTATING IMPLANT ASSEMBLY AND BACKING PLATE THEREFOR The present specification discloses a backing plate comprising a front surface and a back surface comprising a plurality of parallel ridges and grooves, and soft tissue implants comprising such backing plates.... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120004722 | DEGRADATION RESISTANT IMPLANTABLE MATERIALS AND METHODS Methods are provided for making materials suitable for implantation in a mammal. The methods include the steps of providing a base material having a desirable surface topography, such as a polyurethane foam, contacting the base member with a silicone-based fluid materia... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20120004723 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING IN BREAST AUGMENTATION AND/OR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION A method of using a biocompatible surgical knitted, silk scaffold device in a breast augmentation or in a breast reconstruction cosmetic or surgical procedure such as single-stage or two-stage breast reconstruction. In an aspect of the invention, the silk scaffold emplo... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110309541 | OPEN-CELL SURFACE FOAM MATERIALS The present specification discloses open cell surface foam materials, methods of forming such foam materials, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such foam materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices.... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110301706 | Breast Reconstruction Device And Methods A novel human breast implant and method for using the same comprising a bioabsorbable implant into which native, autologous vascularized tissue and autologous fat is placed and propagated within a patient's chest as a breast implant.... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110288639 | Inflatable prostheses and methods of making same An inflatable tissue expander, suitable for implantation in a breast, is provided. The tissue expander includes a puncturable, self-sealing anterior portion forming a fillable cavity, and posterior portion that is puncture resistant. The anterior portion includes a sili... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110282444 | POROUS MATERIALS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices.... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110276133 | POROUS MATERIALS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices.... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110276135 | PROSTHETIC IMPLANT SHELL A fluid-filled prosthetic implant having a shell comprising a matrix material and an additive distributed in the matrix material. The implant can be imaged in vivo using magnetic resonance imaging to more clearly reveal defects in the shell, relative to a implant having... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110276134 | SILICONE IMPLANT WITH IMPRINTED TEXTURE A procedure for manufacturing an implant having a textured silicone surface is disclosed. An example procedure includes forming a component having a silicone surface; pressing a plurality of polymer fibers at least partially into the silicone surface, before the silicon... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110276136 | IMPLANT FOR PROSTHESES The invention is directed to an implant comprising an envelope filled with a core filling material, such as breast implants and implants for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, comprising at least one biocompatible gel material and evenly dispersed through the gel mat... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110270392 | ALL-BARRIER ELASTOMERIC GEL-FILLED BREAST PROSTHESIS An elastomeric gel-filled prosthetic implant having a shell made of a single gel barrier layer. The barrier layer is formed of a homogeneous silicone elastomer capable of sterically retarding permeation of the silicone gel through the shell and having a bleed rate that ... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110270391 | INFLATABLE PROSTHESES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME An inflatable tissue expander or more permanent prosthesis, suitable for implantation in a breast, is provided. The tissue expander includes a puncturable, self-sealing anterior portion forming a fillable cavity, and posterior portion that is puncture resistant. The ant... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110264213 | SILICONE IMPLANT WITH EXPANDABLE COMPARTMENT An implant for augmenting or reconstructing breasts, buttocks, thighs and calves, has independent expandable compartments filled during manufacture or during or after surgery, with an external silicone membrane (1) internally and/or externally coated with a Ri... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110257743 | SOFT PROSTHETIC IMPLANT MANUFACTURING PROCESS A soft prosthetic implant, for example, a breast implant, having a shell filled with a fluid. One or more components of the soft prosthetic implant receive a unique identifier for traceability during the manufacturing process. The unique identifier is placed on one comp... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110245921 | Breast Prosthesis The present invention relates to a breast prosthesis having at least one contact surface which is intended for contact on a body surface, with the contact surface having at least one means by means of which air circulation and/or an exchange of air can be achieved betwe... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110230964 | PROSTHETIC IMPLANT SHELL A fluid-filled prosthetic implant having a shell comprising a matrix material and an additive distributed in the matrix material.... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110218624 | Silicone Breast Implant Delivery A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110208302 | RECONSTRUCTIVE BREAST PROSTHESES A reconstructive breast prosthesis suitable for implantation into a void in a breast following a lumpectomy procedure in which a body of tissue is excised from the breast, the reconstructive breast prosthesis including an implant body at least generally configured to as... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110196489 | BIOCOMPATIBLE STRUCTURES AND COMPOSITIONS Described herein are material compositions including various textures which when implanted in a mammal encourage an optimal biological response.... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110196488 | DEGRADATION RESISTANT IMPLANTABLE MATERIALS AND METHODS Methods are provided for making materials suitable for implantation in a mammal. The methods include the steps of providing a base material having a desirable surface topography, such as a polyurethane foam, contacting the base member with a silicone-based fluid materia... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110184227 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME An implantable device for use in tissue and ligament repair comprising at least one knitted section and at least one single continuous fiber traversing the at least one knitted section, the at least one single continuous fiber forming a plurality of traverses extending ... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110160854 | BREAST IMPLANTS HAVING DRUG-ELUTING RESERVOIRS AND METHODS THEREFOR A breast implant includes an implant shell having an outer surface and defining a first fluid reservoir, and a porous membrane overlying the outer surface of the implant shell and defining a second fluid reservoir. The breast implant includes a filling tube having a fir... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110152913 | TISSUE EXPANDERS AND METHODS OF USE Tissue expanders and their methods of use.... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110153017 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE EXPANSION WITH FLUID DELIVERY AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM The invention provides systems and methods for tissue expansion. A tissue expander may have an implant portion which may be used to expand the tissue. A delivery/drainage system may be also be provided, which may be in fluid communication with a pocket surrounding the t... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110144748 | STRUCTURE OF BREAST AUGMENTATION POCKET A structure of breast augmentation pocket comprises a biocompatible liquid pocket, wherein a biocompatible liquid and a plurality of hollow silicone gel particles in the forms of large, small circles, or various shapes are filled inside. The silicone gel is applied with... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110137412 | DELIVERY DEVICE FOR BREAST IMPLANT SURGERY An irrigation device is adapted to be placed into the body with and at the same time as a breast implant. The device delivers irrigation solution and/or antibiotic gels through small holes directly to the anterior (valve side) surface of a saline filled breast implant. ... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110137244 | Tissue Expander Configured for Drug Delivery A device includes a tissue expanding portion and an enclosure positioned on a surface of the tissue expanding portion. The enclosure includes an enclosure wall and a drug formulation pocket defined by the enclosure wall. A solid drug formulation that includes a drug is ... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110137413 | BREAST IMPLANT A breast implant (1) having a flexible, but impermeable casing (2) and with an electrically conductive filling (3) is provided with an internal electrode (4) and an external electrode (5), with the electrodes being connected to a resis... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110129531 | Dermal Fillers Comprising Silk Fibroin Hydrogels and Uses Thereof The present specification provides compositions useful as dermal fillers and methods using such compositions to treat a condition of skin.... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110106249 | SELF SUPPORTING AND FORMING BREAST IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR FORMING AND SUPPORTING AN IMPLANT IN A HUMAN BODY A surgical implant namely a tissue expander or adjustable implant having a synthetic mesh loosely attached to the surface. The mesh is elastic in all directions and the implant adjustable or expandable. The expandable implant is filled to an over filled volume into the ... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110106248 | SOFT-TISSUE IMPLANT HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT The invention relates to a soft-tissue implant for use in the medical field which has an antibacterial effect. The soft-tissue implant, which may for example be a breast implant, has at least one antibiotic substance bound to the implant surface in first and second conf... | 05/05/2011 |
