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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8113209 | Sub-dermal laser skin treatment A method and system for skin tightening comprises a hollow cannula that contains an optical fiber connected to a laser source. The cannula is inserted subcutaneously into a patient so that the end of the fiber is located within the tissue underlying the dermis. The ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109274 | Methods and electrode apparatus to achieve a closure of a layered tissue defect Methods for treating anatomic tissue defects such as a patent foramen ovale generally involve positioning a distal end of a catheter device at the site of the defect, exposing a housing and energy transmission member from the distal end of the catheter, engaging the... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8104482 | Method for treating a thrombosis A method for treating or preventing a thrombosis in a person in need thereof comprising disposing in or on an article an effective antithrombotic amount of a composition and providing the article to be in close proximity to the skin of the person, the composition co... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104481 | Device and method for treatment of light difficient disorders A light therapy device is taught including a light emitting assembly having light emitting diodes (LEDs) as a light source. The light emitting assembly capable of generating 2,500 lux to 7,500 lux at 12 inches. ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104483 | Multi-port light delivery catheter and methods for the use thereof Methods of advancing a laser catheter across an occlusion are described. They may include the steps of advancing a guidewire through a first proximal lumen and a distal lumen of the catheter into a first region of the occlusion, retracting the guidewire from the dis... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8100133 | Indicator for tool state and communication in multi-arm robotic telesurgery and method of use Medical and/or robotic devices, systems and methods can provide an indicator associated with each manipulator assembly of a multi-arm telerobotic or telesurgical system. The exemplary indicator comprises a multi-color light emitting diode (LED) mounted to a manipula... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8091556 | Methods and apparatus for reducing localized circulatory system pressure Methods and apparatus for decreasing cardiac pressure in a patient by implanting a shunt communicating with an area outside a first portion, whereby a volume of blood sufficient to reduce pressure in a first portion is released. Preferably, the end diastolic pressur... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8087413 | Attenuation of environmental parameters on a gastric lumen The attenuation or isolation of environmental parameters on a gastric lumen is described herein. Once tissue plications are formed into a gastric lumen or sleeve within a stomach, the newly formed lumen is subjected to a multitude of fluctuating stresses or pressure... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8082925 | Transvaginal tube as an aid to laparoscopic surgery A method of performing a laparoscopic hysterectomy treatment or other laparoscopic treatment on a patient, utilizes a transvaginal surgical device that includes a tube having a diameter greater than the patient's cervix, and an annular edge which lies substantially ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8079368 | Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction method A method of minimally invasively reducing a volume of a hyper-inflated target section of diseased lung comprising the steps of introducing a bronchoscope into a patient's airway to a position adjacent the target section and equilibrating air within the target sectio... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8079367 | Training enhanced pseudo accommodation methods, systems and devices for mitigation of presbyopia Devices, systems, and methods for developing prescriptions for and/or treating presbyopia may use a combination of an alteration to the refractive tissues of the eye with changes in the response of the visual system. The visual system response may include using resi... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8074661 | Method and apparatus for laser tissue ablation A method and apparatus for ablating material. The material is preferably a heterogenous or composite material, such as animal tissue. A table top laser system can be employed in the invention. Alternatively, a larger laser, such as a free electron laser can be emplo... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8069857 | Phototherapy method A method of providing phototherapy to a patient. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of placing a patient on a rigid support surface of a phototherapy device, the support surface being adapted to support the patient without substantial deformation; tr... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8069858 | Method and apparatus for deploying a shape memory polymer Methods and apparatus described herein may utilize activation of an SMP material to install medical devices with respect to a surgical site. Activation of the SMP material may be performed with the use of a triggering force and/or a constraint applied to the SMP mat... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8061360 | System and method for locating fluid leaks at a drape of a reduced pressure delivery system A system and method for performing tissue therapy may include applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site of a patient. A fluid parameter associated with applying a reduced pressureto the tissue site may be sensed. An audible fluid leak location sound may be genera... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061359 | Surgical endoscopic cutting device and method for its use A surgical endoscopic cutting device includes cutting elements fitted in a protective tube. The device has an inlet for fluid, a discharge outlet for tissue and fluid, and a further outlet that discharges most of the fluid. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8056564 | Methods for treating eye conditions Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056565 | Surgical clip applier and method of assembly Surgical clip appliers are provided including a clip carrier disposed within a channel assembly and defining a channel and a plurality of windows therein; a plurality of clips slidably disposed within the channel of the clip carrier; a wedge plate reciprocally dispo... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052728 | Method for stabilizing a facet joint The present invention relates to methods and spinal implant devices for stabilizing a facet joint. In one embodiment, the method includes forming a hole through a facet joint and respective overlapping superior and inferior articular processes of adjacent vertebra w... | 11/08/2011 |
| RE42863 | Spinal stabilization surgical method Spinal fusion implants are inserted into a disc space of disc material separating first and second vertebrae by forming bores between the vertebrae. A distraction spacer is temporarily put in place on one side of the vertebrae while a bore is being formed on an oppo... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8033284 | Therapeutic laser treatment A method for treating selected tissue, including exposing the selected bone or tissue to laser light having a wavelength between approximately 600 and 1400 nm, and maintaining such exposure of the selected tissue or bone to the laser light for a period of time suffi... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8028706 | Method for controlling the alertness of a human subject and a light source for use in this method The invention relates to a method for controlling the alertness of a human subject and a light source for use in this method and use of a light source for this method. The method comprises exposure of a human subject during an exposure period to suitable light radia... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8020565 | Modulated pulsed ultrasonic power delivery system and method A method and apparatus for delivering energy during a surgical procedure such as phacoemulsification is provided. The method and apparatus include applying energy during at least one pulsed energy on period, typically sufficient or intended to rapidly induce and ben... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8015976 | Knife lockout mechanisms for surgical instrument A cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument is disclosed. The cartridge assembly includes a channel, a cover, a staple cartridge and a knife. The channel includes a protrusion thereon. The cover is configured for mechanical engagement with the c... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8006701 | Device and method for the therapy of obesity An anastomotic device, particularly a circular stapler (10), comprises a handle (12) and a stem (14). A channel suitable to receive a guide wire at least partially develops along the length of the stapler. The stem (14) is made of a flexi... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8006700 | Soft tissue repair system A medical fastener (18), preferably bioabsorbable, is used for repairing torn soft tissue, particularly meniscal tissue (16). The fastener (18) can have an enlarged head (22) at the proximate end to engage meniscal tissue (16) adja... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8006702 | Selective photocoagulation A method of scanning a laser beam across a set of cells includes during a first interval, scanning a laser beam across a set of cells; and during a second interval, deflecting the laser beam away from the set of cells. The first interval is selected to cause microca... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8001974 | Devices and methods for treatment of obesity Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and int... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7997279 | Methods for treating eye conditions Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7997278 | Precision ablating method Methods of ablating tissue in an alimentary tract are provided. The methods include advancing an ablation structure into an alimentary tract while supporting the ablation structure with an endoscope. The methods further include a step of moving at least part of the ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7992569 | Customized transition zone system and method for an ablation pattern The present invention discloses a corneal refractive procedure providing a customized transition zone. The customized transition zone provided according to the methods and systems of the present invention exhibits continuous curvature between an ablated optical zone... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7992570 | Fractionated light PDT therapy for posterior eye disease A method and system directs therapeutic light of a first wavelength to a patient's eye to excite a photosensitizing agent for PDT during a series of discrete periods of time that are separated by non-therapeutic intervals. Diagnostic light of a second wavelength can... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7992572 | Methods of evaluating individuals having reversible obstructive pulmonary disease This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7992571 | Suture trimmer A suture trimmer having a shaft with a groove formed in the side thereof, a cutting member movably disposed within the shaft, and a suture retainer slidably disposed within the shaft. The suture trimmer may be used to position knots formed within a suture loop prior... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7975702 | System and method for laser lipolysis A device and related method for the removal of subcutaneous adipose layers comprises a laser source; an optical fiber for conveying a laser beam emitted by the laser source; and a hollow cannula for guiding the fiber to the subcutaneous treatment area. The cannula h... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7975703 | Device and method for needle-less interstitial injection of fluid for ablation of cardiac tissue Methods and apparatus for delivering precise amounts of fluid under pressure into cardiac tissue for the purpose of facilitating ablation of the tissue along a desired lesion line. One method injects fluid under pressure through a discharge orifice in a needle-less ... | 07/12/2011 |
| RE42489 | Intramuscular stimulation therapy using localized electrical stimulation A modality of twitch obtaining intramuscular stimulation (IMS) pain relief therapy employs an EMG needle having a Teflon coated shaft and exposed conductive tip to apply micro-electrical stimulation locally and focally to muscle motor end plate zones or regions of a... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967017 | Methods for treating eye conditions Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967016 | Apparatus and method for laser treatment with spectroscopic feedback A platform Smart Scalpel system using rapid real-time feedback for effecting laser treatment. The platform system includes an imaging system for rapid real-time detection of tissue characteristics, a processing system for processing the detected characteristics, and... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963978 | Method for implanting a deflection rod system and customizing the deflection rod system for a particular patient need for dynamic stabilization and motion preservation spinal implantation system A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. ... | 06/21/2011 |
