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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7340960 | Miniature sensor A strain sensing apparatus including a deformable substrate is presented. The deformable substrate is configured to detect a strain of the body that can be coupled to the deformable substrate. Sometimes, the deformable substrate is a flexible substrate having an upp... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7291156 | Obstetrical vacuum extractor with a pull-sensing handle grip The invention consists of a new obstetrical vacuum extractor which includes a bell-shaped fetal contact cup made of flexible material, with a hollow and substantially rigid stem, a pull-sensing handle grip attached to the end of the stem, and a tube connected with o... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7229451 | Skull clamp with load distribution indicators A three-pin skull clamp [10] includes a C-shaped frame [12] which partially encircles the head [18] of the patient, with a spring-loaded single skull pin assembly [22] located at one end of the frame [12] and adapted to engage the ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7163544 | Axis-traction handle with a pull-sensing grip for the obstetrical forceps The invention consists of an axis-traction handle with a pull-sensing grip (4) for the obstetrical forceps, whose object is to reduce the risk of injury to the fetus, caused by excessive traction force during a forceps delivery. The grip contains electronic h... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7014642 | Obstetrical forceps with pull-sensing handle grip The invention consists of an obstetrical forceps with a pull-sensing handle grip containing electronic hardware, whose purpose is to reduce the risk of injury to the fetus and mother caused by excessive traction force. The hardware includes a strain gauge to measure... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6969384 | Surgical devices and methods of use thereof for enhanced tactile perception Featured are surgical devices that provide enhanced perceptual feedback to a medical practitioner in the form of e.g. tactile sensations or auditory feedback, and methods of use of the devices. The devices and methods of the present invention are particularly suitab... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6468284 | Method and apparatus for vaccum assisted fetal extraction A vacuum assisted fetal extraction apparatus and a monitoring device for use in conjunction therewith. The monitoring device includes a circuit including a timer operably coupled with a switch, which may comprise a differential pressure sensor. The switch... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6425899 | Obstetric forceps Disclosed is an obstetric forceps for grasping a baby during childbirth, the forceps having blades which are approximately adapted to the shape of a baby's head, are made of a rigid material and have contact surfaces for grasping the baby's head, the cont... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6398790 | Delivery assistance device A device for assisting childbirth, preferably made of separate sheets of loosely knitted polypropylene loops. Each sheet has a control end, an opposite mouth end, and a pair of insertion arms attached to the edges of the sheets. The insertion arms of each... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6355047 | Traction force sensing vacuum extractor A vacuum extractor for use in childbirth is described. The vacuum extractor includes a handle and a vacuum cup with a force sensor coupled to the vacuum extractor. The force sensor measures the traction force applied between the vacuum cup and the handle ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6258249 | Sterilization of surgical sites A method for the treatment of an infected area within a body. The method comprises applying a electrically conductive biocide composition to an infected area within a body that has been exposed during surgery. Then, an electric field is applied to the bio... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6179845 | Obstetrical vacuum extractor An obstetrical vacuum extractor is disclosed herein which comprises: a vacuum cup having an interior; an elongated hollow stem having a longitudinal axis, a first open end fixedly joined to the cup so as to communicate with the cup interior, and an opposi... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6074399 | Hand-held fetal vacuum extractor having an integrated pump and handle A hand-held fetal vacuum extractor combines a pump and handle into a single hand-held unit. This enables a single operator, such as a doctor, to control vacuum using a vacuum pump, and apply traction to a fetus using a single hand. A handle, having a surf... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6059795 | Maneuverable fetal vacuum extraction for use with malpresenting fetus The fetal contact cup portion of a fetal vacuum cup has an inside surface which, when applied to a fetal head, defines a fetal contact chamber with the fetal head. One end of a tube is attached to the fetal contact cup such that vacuums within the tube ar... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6017338 | Fluid cooled and perfused tip for a catheter The invention relates to an ablation catheter which controls the temperature and reduces the coagulation of biological fluids on a tip of a catheter, prevents the impedance rise of tissue in contact with the catheter tip, and maximizes the potential energ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5935136 | Obstetrical vacuum extractor cup with soft molded lip The obstetrical vacuum extractor includes a vacuum cup molded of a first, relatively rigid material, with a lip of a second, relatively soft material secured along the basal opening. An elongated hollow stem which may be coupled to a vacuum source communi... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5928191 | Variable curve electrophysiology catheter An electrode tip assembly attachable to the end of a catheter for supporting a tip electrode for percutaneous insertion into a living body having a steering mechanism includes an elongated body bendable in response to external forces to steer the tip elec... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5910146 | Device for assisting childbirth A device to assist in removing a fetus from a woman's birth canal during childbirth is provided. The device includes a pliable, elongated member having a mouth adapted to fit over the head of a fetus, an insertion wand or applicator for positioning the el... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5849017 | Moulded plastic obstetric forceps Obstetric forceps have a pair of elongated members, each having a blade at one end, a handle at an opposite end and a shank connecting the blade and handle. The members pivotally engage each other at a pivot point intermediate their ends and freely moveab... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5810840 | Vacuum extractor A vacuum extractor for extracting a fetus from a birth canal during childbirth is provided. The vacuum extractor includes a cup, a substantially rigid stem, and a handle. The cup is provided with a flexible closed top end to enable the stem to be selectiv... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5803926 | Double handled vacuum extractor A vacuum extractor for use in childbirth which enables the baby's head to be easily maneuvered during delivery. The extractor comprises an open cup with an elongated stem having an opening through which a vacuum may be provided within the cup, and a pair ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5713909 | Vacuum extractor A vacuum extractor for extracting a fetus from a birth canal during childbirth is provided. The vacuum extractor includes a cup, a stem, and a handle. The handle has a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending therethrough from the first end to ... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5702404 | Stool extractor The invention is to a two part instrument used in removing fecal impaction. The two parts each include a handle and a spoon shaped member attached to each handle. One handle has a tongue and the other a groove which are placed to gather to hold the handle... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5674243 | Obstetrical forceps Obstetrical forceps fabricated from a flexible material, preferably a low residue polyurethane elastomer, to facilitate safe delivery of a fetus.... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5649934 | Apparatus for assisting childbirth The invention consists of novel, scissors-like forceps in combination with optical monitoring hardware for measuring the extraction forces on a fetal head. The novel features of the forceps together with knowledge of real time forces on the fetal head ena... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5632750 | Device for assisting childbirth A device to assist in removing a fetus from a woman's birth canal during childbirth is provided. The device includes a pliable, elongated cylinder with at least one end to fit over the head of the fetus, insertion wands for positioning the cylinder over t... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5593413 | Device for assisting childbirth A device to assist in removing a fetus from a woman's birth canal during childbirth is provided. The device includes a pliable, elongated member open at at least one end to fit over the head of the fetus, insertion means for positioning the elongated memb... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5578043 | Delivery helmet for low birth weight infants The present invention provides a delivery helmet for sensing and indicating the longitudinal movement of a fetal head within the maternal birth canal. The delivery helmet is designed to protect a low birth weight fetal head during delivery and thereby min... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5573539 | Device for assisting in the birth of livestock A device for assisting in the birth of livestock is disclosed. The device, known as a fetlock puller, is elongated, has at least one end open, and is sized so that the one open end will fit over the fetlock of an unborn animal fetus. The fetlock is the la... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5569265 | Obstetric bonnet for assisting childbirth Flexible, collapsible, dome or cylinder-shaped bonnet that provides a substantially airtight fit to a fetal head and utilizes frictional and internally-created vacuum forces for assisting childbirth. The bonnet is manually inserted and rolled over the cra... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5318573 | Device for assisting childbirth A device to assist in removing a fetus from a woman's birth canal during childbirth including a pliable, elongated, hollow member sized to fit over the head of the fetus, collar means attached at one end of the member to restrict the opening of the hollow... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5217467 | Device for assisting childbirth A device to assist in removing a fetus from a woman's birth canal during childbirth is provided having a pliable, elongated, hollow member sized to fit over the head of the fetus, collar means attached at one end of the member to restrict the opening of t... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5207687 | Apparatus for extracting a fetus through the natural genital tract of the mother The apparatus comprises a carcass which includes a plurality of flexible rods arranged substantially as a corolla, and which are integral at one of their ends with a tubular hollow sleeve and at their opposite free ends with a crosslinked structure made o... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5139503 | Obstetrical spatulas A pair of obstetrical spatulas especially useful during the second stage or expulsion stage of labor during childbirth to assist in helping the fetal head to exit from the pelvic outlet by closely simulating the normal movements of the fetal head in the b... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5122148 | Device for assisting childbirth A device to assist in removing a fetus from a woman's vagina during childbirth is provided comprising a pliable, elongated, hollow member sized to fit over the head of the fetus and a size adjustable collar attached at one end of the member to restrict th... | 06/16/1992 |
| 4875482 | Flexible grasping device A device is disclosed comprising a stretchable cylindrical net-like structure and at least one guide ring for partial placement over a fetus. The cylindrical net-like structure is formed such that as force is applied along its longitudinal axis, the lengt... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4819636 | Medical device A forcepslike device for cutting and squeezing tubing. The forceps comprise a pair of pivotally joined arms having cutting edges on one end to cut in a scissorlike fashion and finger engagable loops at the other end. A roller is mounted on each of the arm... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4602623 | Method of delivering a fetus A method and apparatus for delivering a fetus, particularly a human fetus, are disclosed. One or more sheets of material are disposed in the maternal delivery canal between a part of the fetus and the canal wall. An appropriate surface or surfaces have a ... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4597391 | Obstetric tractive device An obstetric device for the tractive delivery of a fetus is disclosed. The delivery device comprises a tractive net which includes a set of spaced apart, elongated and pliant structural ribs. A pattern of threads forming a mesh is carried and supported by... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4248233 | Forceps Forceps characterized by leg-carried, separation distance controlling, devices which may be selectively manipulated.... | 02/03/1981 |
