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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7410499 | Valve holder A valve holder assembly having a main valve holder and a detachable secondary valve holder for positioning a heart valve prosthesis. ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7318998 | Tissue decellularization The present invention relates, in general, to tissue decellularization and, in particular to a method of treating tissues, for example, heart valves, tendons and ligaments, so as to render them acellular and thereby limit mineralization and/or immunoreactivity upon ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311194 | Lens mounting fixture for accommodating IOL The present invention provides a fixture for supporting a two optic accommodating intraocular lens device. The fixture is capable of holding the device while taking measurements or performing manufacturing process steps on the device. In a preferred embodiment, the ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7285191 | Phosphate film processing method and phosphate film processing device A phosphate coating apparatus for depositing a phosphate coating on a metal material by electrolyzing the metal material in a predetermined electrolysis solution includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode, of which one electrode being disposed in contact... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7208006 | Process and instrument for stretching tissue of skin For stretching tissue of the skin a pull force is introduced into the skin via hooks (22) stuck into the skin at points. The hooks (22) are arranged adjacent to each other in a row transverse to the pull direction. Via the hooks (22) a high pull... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7189258 | Heart valve system A valve system including an aortic valve and a holder. The holder includes a holder body, which has a central portion, engagable with a holder handle, and downwardly extending leg portions that engage the valve in the areas between the commissure posts. The central ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7112280 | Gas porous polymer filter and methods of use The filtration device of the present invention relies on materials and methodologies that achieve the formation of a structural matrix that may later accommodate the addition of other adsorbent materials as opposed to merely binding adsorbent materials together thro... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6958078 | Bioartificial intervertebral disc A bioartificial nucleus pulposus is adapted for replacing at least a portion of a natural nucleus pulposus in an intervertebral disc. The bioartificial nucleus pulposus includes an artificial support structure made from a biodegradable material. The support structur... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6908470 | Sieve electrode which can be connected to a nerve stump The present invention relates to a sieve electrode for connection to a nerve stump, which is composed of a thin flexible substrate (1) with a plurality of ports (2) for nerve filaments and several electrodes (3) that are disposed on at least som... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6884518 | Material suitable for an individual's tissue reconstruction A material suitable for the reconstruction of an individual's tissue, particularly supportive tissue such as bone tissue, insertable into the tissue. The material is characterized by being composed of wood heat-treated within the temperature range of 100-220° C. in... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6838174 | Object being in contact with human skin when used An object is provided, which has a portion to be in contact with a human's skin when used, and can suppress irritation of the human's skin. A skin-contact portion of the object to be in contact with the human's skin when used is coated with a carbon film. For exampl... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6830590 | Lip enhancer A method and apparatus for enhancing the size of lips. The apparatus is a clear or flesh colored polymer strip with a strong moisture activated adhesive on one side. A user inserts the apparatus on the inside of their lip with an attached applicator. Once in proper ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6712850 | Porous tissue scaffolds for the repair and regeneration of dermal tissue The present invention is a synthetic, biocompatible, bioabsorbable, porous foam tissue scaffolds possessing physicochemical properties suitable for use in the repair and regeneration of dermal tissue and to methods of preparing the foam scaffold. ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6582473 | Swing regulating mechanism and wrist emulator for assisting an amputee in swinging a golf club A golf prosthesis assisting an upper extremity amputee to swing a golf club. In one embodiment, the prosthesis comprises first and second prosthetic sockets in which the amputee's limbs are received. An extension pylon extends from the first prosthetic so... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6547828 | Cross-linked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for medical implant use The present invention relates to the prevention and decrease of osteolysis produced by wear of the ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). Methods are disclosed for the isolation of wear particles, preparation of implants exhibiting decreased we... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6399380 | Native-state histoculturing skin extracellular support Methods and compositions for a native-state histoculturing system for skin are disclosed. Skin samples are placed on an extracellular support matrix immersed in a medium whereby the internal surface of the skin is adjacent to the matrix and the external s... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6358240 | Low profile flexible pusher rotator A device for releasably holding and positioning a heart valve prosthesis includes a handle having a first end, a second end and a super elastic shaft interconnecting the first and second ends. A connector is positioned at the second end of the handle and ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6347632 | Compliant simulated aortas, method for making same by adjusting durometer of materials, and method for testing heart valves A method of creating a simulated aorta patterned from a natural aorta and having a preselected amount of compliance is disclosed. The dimensions of a simulated aortic root patterned according to the dimensions of a natural aorta are first selected and a m... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6277151 | Cartilage growth from cell seeded ceramic compositions The present invention provides a synthetic, poorly-crystalline apatitic (PCA) calcium phosphate material seeded with cells. Preferably, the cells are tissue-forming or tissue-degrading cells. The compositions provided by the present invention are useful f... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6257241 | Method for repairing tissue defects using ultrasonic radio frequency energy A method of repairing a defect in tissue includes the steps of placing a prosthetic over a tissue defect and against surrounding tissue. The prosthetic is then embedded into the surrounding tissue by an application of pressure and ultrasonic energy to the... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6197051 | Polycarbonate-polyurethane dispersions for thromobo-resistant coatings A medical device is described which has on a surface thereof a bio-compatible coating. This bio-compatible coating is formed from a composition which includes an aqueous emulsion or dispersion of a polycarbonate-polyurethane composition containing one or ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6193762 | Surface for use on an implantable device An attachment surface for an implantable device has a random irregular pattern formed through a repetitive masking and chemical milling process. Additionally, an attachment surface for an implantable device has a random irregular pattern formed through a ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6140452 | Biomaterial for in situ tissue repair A method, and related composition and apparatus for repairing a tissue site. The method involves the use of a curable polyurethane biomaterial composition having a plurality of parts adapted to be mixed at the time of use in order to provide a flowable co... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6132473 | Differential treatment of prosthetic devices An apparatus is disclosed for differentially treating a medical device. One portion of the device is treated with a first fluid and a separate portion is treated with a second fluid. The second fluid generally is substantially different from the first flu... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6129761 | Injectable hydrogel compositions Slowly polymerizing hydrogels are provided which are useful as a means of delivering large numbers of isolated cells via injection. The gels promote engraftment and provide three dimensional templates for new cell growth. The resulting tissue is similar i... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6123716 | Support apparatus which cradles a body portion for application of localized cooling to high contact-pressure body surface areas A weight-bearing apparatus such as a cushion, prosthetic device, or bed mattress includes a support surface having a shaped or sculpted portion that conforms to the shape of a body portion being supported. The shaped portion fits to the body portion, ther... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6120532 | Graphite impregnated prosthetic vascular graft materials The specification teaches thromboresistant compositions made of suitable biologically compatible plastic materials and a substance having a negative charge, e.g., graphite, incorporated therein in the framework of the lattices of the plastic, for use in p... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6117170 | Scleral band and method for making An elongate elastomeric band having unitary construction which construction includes a silicone sponge differentially compressive portion disposed along the length thereof. The band is dimensioned to encircle the eye of a patient having a detached retina.... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6090998 | Segmentally demineralized bone implant This invention provides a novel unitary bone implant having at least one rigid, mineralized bone segment, which may be machined to include threads, grooves, a driver head, a recess or a symmetric or asymmetric shape, and a flexible, demineralized segment,... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6085754 | Cardiac disease treatment method A jacket of biological compatible material has an internal volume dimensioned for an apex of the heart to be inserted into the volume and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart. The jacket has a longitudinal dimension between upper and lower ends suf... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6075180 | Carvable PTFE implant material A carvable implant material for use in surgery and especially in plastic and reconstructive surgery. At least two layers of porous PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) sheet material are laminated together by an adhesive placed between the adjacent layers of po... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6066856 | Radiation protective device The present invention is a bioimplantable device for adjusting the position of and/or shielding selected tissues of a human body during radiation therapy. The device includes a selectively inflatable hollow structure formed from a biocompatible material, ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6063120 | Anterior cruciate ligament heterograft The invention provides an article of manufacture comprising a substantially non-immunogenic ligament or tendon heterografts for implantation into humans. The invention further provides a method for preparing an ligament heterograft by removing at least a ... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6060640 | Multiple-layer, formed-in-place immunoisolation membrane structures for implantation of cells in host tissue A permeable structure forms a chamber to hold living cells. The structure includes a first permeable region surrounding at least a portion of the chamber having a conformation that, when implanted in host tissue, substantially blocks penetration of host c... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6002065 | Kits for preparing calcium phosphate minerals Setting times of calcium phosphate cement compositions are enhanced by the addition of phosphate or carbonate lubricant compositions. Methods for preparing the cement compositions are provided.... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5976178 | Medical grafting methods Methods and apparatus for delivering and installing a new Length of tubing between two sections of a patient's existing body organ tubing and at least partly outside of that existing structure. For example, the new length of tubing may be for the purpose ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5951602 | Internal fixation retention for osseointegration A combination prosthesis and osseointegrated fixture for the attachment of the prosthesis. A percutaneous osseointegrated fixture is provided with a bar of biocompatible material. The bar is formed into a plurality of loops and the prosthesis is molded to... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5944755 | Articular cartilage xenografts The invention provides an article of manufacture comprising a substantially non-immunogenic articular cartilage xenograft for implantation into humans. The invention further provides a method for preparing an articular cartilage xenograft by removing at l... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5936256 | Method of preparing a biological material for use in ophthalmology A collagen containing substrate comprising cattle basal membrane is conditioned by incubating the membranes in a mixture of pepsin, hyaluronidase and acetic acid and separating the collagen from the mixture. The mixture can include pepsin, hyaluronidase a... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5855618 | Polyurethanes grafted with polyethylene oxide chains containing covalently bonded heparin Disclosed are bio-active polymer coatings. More particularly, improved bio-active polymer coating are disclosed which include bio-active molecules attached to polyurethane backbones via amine-terminated spacers. Also disclosed are novel reaction schemes f... | 01/05/1999 |
