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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5423804 | Process for transecting remote constrained surgical locations such as the transverse carpal ligament This invention relates to a process for incising the transverse carpal ligament in the hand for relief of the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. More specifically, a process is disclosed in which incising energy, preferably laser energy, is introduced fr... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5421827 | Fecal incontinence device and applicator therefor An incontinence device comprising a generally tubular soft latex shape (20) open at both ends. The upper end (24) is smoothly curved and tapered inward (28) to the opening (26) with the latex of minimal thickness and coated on the outside adjacent the ope... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5415649 | Disposable diapers In a disposable diaper including a body having a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent member interposed therebetween, the body being divided into a stomach portion which, when in wear, is located on a wearer's stomac... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5413556 | Phacoemulsification handpiece A surgical device is provided which emulsifies body tissue, irrigates the surgical site with a saline solution, and removes fluids and tissue, via aspiration from the surgical site. More specifically, a surgical handpiece is provided which is particularly... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5413603 | Taper-locked acetabular socket bearing An acetabular prosthesis (8) having an orientable socket bearing (13) and a cup (10) for fixation to bone (6) is provided. The bearing (13) has a male taper (26) which locks into a corresponding female taper (28) formed in the cup (10) . Two screws (15) a... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5411553 | Cross-linked silicone polymers, fast curing silicone precursor compositions, and injectable intraocular lenses Polymeric materials which are optically clear and resistant to discoloration are disclosed. In one embodiment, such compositions comprise optically clear, cross-linked polymers derived from a mixture comprising (A) a vinyl-containing polyorganosiloxane co... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5409471 | Method of lubricating a medical coupling site A method and apparatus for simultaneously sterilizing and lubricating a medical coupling site prior to insertion of a male luer into the site. A fiber pad is provided containing a liquid composition including a sterilizing agent and a lubricating agent. T... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5405382 | Cardiac valve prosthesis The cardiac valve prosthesis comprises a circular body (1) accomodating a locking element in the form of two folds (2) mounted pivotable in relation to the body (1). The internal surface of the body (1) is made concave and suhstantially spherical, while t... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5405387 | Intraocular lens An intraocular lens comprising an optic disk (1) and means (4) for securing it to the ocular structure characterized by the fact that said optic disk comprises a first and a second face (1a, 1b) which are coaxial and spaced, of an optically negligeable th... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5405392 | Articular prosthetic device Articular prosthetic device which comprises: a half-shell having an inner surface and an insert having an outer surface, the inner surface of the half-shell and the outer surface of the insert being shaped so that the insert is retained within the half-sh... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5405342 | Disposable absorbent article with flushable insert A disposable article, such as a diaper, for absorbing and containing urine and other body exudates has an absorbent insert pad that may be flushed in a toilet. The article preferably includes a backing sheet and a bodyside liner that are substantially cot... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5405386 | Intraocular lens with improved cylindrical haptic An intraocular lens includes an optic body and a pair of cantilevered spiral support members or haptics extending outwardly from a peripheral portion of the optic body. The haptics are formed as portions of an elongate cylindrical body. A method of making... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5405393 | Temporomandibular joint prosthesis A temporomandibular joint prosthesis comprising a cranial prosthesis-part comprising a support surface adapted to be seated against bone tissue in the area of and/or adjacent to the natural glenoid fossa and/or the articular eminence and a mandibular pros... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5403301 | Disposable absorbent garment with composite topsheet assembly A disposable absorbent garment, illustrated as a disposable diaper, includes a backsheet, an absorbent panel positioned on top of the backsheet, and a composite, three-component topsheet assembly positioned on top of the absorbent panel. The topsheet asse... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5401259 | Cartridge for applying medicament to an eye A cartridge for actuating a piston-like or accordion-like dispenser-vial for applying medicament to an eye. The cartridge includes a housing for holding the dispenser-vial and a telescoping cylinder for compressing the dispenser-vial in the longitudinal d... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5397350 | Independent photoelectric artificial retina device and method of using same Microscopic photoelectric devices with semitransparent surface electrodes are combined with a liquid or other suitable vehicle. Together they are injected into the subretinal space of the eye. The microscopic photoelectric devices transduce incident light... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5397346 | Prosthetic heart valve with sewing ring A prosthetic mechanical heart valve with a suture ring and stiffening ring combination which minimizes the radial thickness of the sewing ring. The valve comprises an annular stiffening ring captured between .upper and lower rings which are sewed into a k... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5397347 | Artificial heart valve An artificial heart valve is the combination of curved wings and a ring inside of which the curved wings are hinged. The ring extends between an inlet and an outlet end, which ends are bisected by a center plane. The ring has diametrically opposed shoulde... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5395317 | Unilateral biportal percutaneous surgical procedure A method of percutaneously emplacing at least two cannulae in a patient, such as for percutaneous decompression of a herniated disc, using a guide secured to one cannula to index a second cannula as it is percutaneously advanced into the body. The guide m... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5395378 | Eye implantable lens haptics insertion and twist apparatus Surgical apparatus useful for eye surgery, wherein an incision is made in the eye corneo-scleral tissue, and via which a plastic lens is to be introduced into an eye lens zone in a capsule from which a natural lens has been removed, the lens having haptic... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5395305 | Multilayer wound covering materials comprising a supporting layer and a moisture permeation controlling layer and method for their manufacture Wound-covering materials comprising two layers, a first support layer which is to be in contact with a wound and a second moisture permeation-controlling layer which may optionally contain an antimicrobial agent are taught. The support layer is formed fro... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5395357 | Splatter-free ear irrigation device A substantially closed apparatus for deflecting and retaining waste fluids issuing from the ear canal of a patient being irrigated by a caregiver. The device is preferably transparent thereby allowing the caregiver to accurately manipulate the irrigator w... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5391202 | Intraocular insert for implantation in the human eye An intraocular insert for implantation in the interior of a human eye, characterized in that the insert includes a positive lens to face the anterior side of the eye, and a negative lens in alignment with and spaced behind the positive lens to face the po... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5391160 | Disposable absorbent article which comprises a hose-like absorption body A disposable absorbent article, such as a diaper or an incontinence guard, includes an inner liquid-permeable casing sheet which is positioned nearest the body of the wearer when the article is worn, an outer liquid-permeable casing sheet, and an absorben... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5391161 | Absorption material, preferably for use in disposable articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins or wound dressings An absorption material, preferably for use in disposable articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins or wound dressings, comprises 70-95% of at least one type of absorbing fibers, 2-20% of bonding fibers activated by heat, and 2-25% of a highly absorbent m... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5389093 | Wetness indicating diaper The present invention is a reusable wetness indicating cloth diaper which uses a thermally sensitive indicator to indicate that the diaper has become soiled. The diaper of the present invention includes material which at least partially thermally insulate... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5389067 | Tampon applicator and method of making same A method for forming a tampon applicator having a dome shaped forward end is disclosed, in which the requisite ejection force for discharging the pledget from the applicator is reduced by radially bending the petals forming the domed tip about their base ... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5387179 | Modified erection ring A sexual stimulation device for the male includes an erection ring from which extends a rectal rod; the device is made from a flexible plastic having a Shore hardness between approximately 30 and 60.... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5382243 | Apparatus with indicator for administration of eye medication This invention pertains to a novel apparatus which assists in administering eye medication to a patient. More particularly, this invention pertains to an apparatus which attaches to a vial containing eye medication, and detaches to assist in administering... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5380303 | Method for using an antimicrobial agent for ophthalmic formulations A disinfectant or preservative composition particularly adapted for use in ophthalmic preparations such as contact lens disinfecting, cleaning, cushioning, wetting, soaking and reconditioning solutions and additionally in topical medications and tear subs... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5376115 | Intraocular lens with vaulting haptic An intraocular lens that includes an optical lens body and haptics extending outwardly from the optical lens, said haptics extending at about a zero degree of angulation with respect to the lens body when not under compression and at least one haptic havi... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5374252 | Locking pneumoneedle A safety pneumoneedle through which the abdomen can be inflated with fluid such as insufflating gas is described. The pneumoneedle comprises a housing having front and rear ends, exterior surfaces adapted to be manually grasped, inner surfaces defining an... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5370642 | Method of laser cosmetic surgery Laser surgery is utilized to perform cosmetic surgery. A quartz fiber is used to direct the laser energy to the target area for the incision, division or resection of tissue. An endoscope may be utilized in conjunction with the quartz fiber to perform the... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5370702 | Acetabular cup having optionally removable portions An acetabular cup having optionally removable portions to permit a choice between methods of affixation is provided. The cup has recesses in the surface of the wall of the cup. A post extends from the base of the recess inwardly toward the interior of the... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5370607 | Glaucoma implant device and method for implanting same A pre-assembled, preferably single piece, device and related surgical procedure, to be surgically implanted in an eye for treating refractory glaucoma by draining aqueous out of the anterior chamber using a tubular shunt depended from a flexible band havi... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5366448 | Dispensing eye drops An eye drop dispensing device (10), designed to replace the cap (18) of an eye drop squeeze bottle (12) includes a positioning member (38). The positioning member is brought to bear against a boundary (54) of a patient's (14) lower eyelid (36), and the as... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5366499 | Intraocular prosthesis A prosthesis for implanting in an eye has a lens member and a double interface member which is coupled to the periphery of the lens member. The double interface member is comprised of a more superficial branch and a deeper branch which project out from th... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5366501 | Intraocular lens with dual 360 degree haptics A posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) designed for in-the-bag implantation has a central optic and a surrounding pair of 360° haptics constituted by two concentric endless rings of different diameters. The outer diameter of the outer ring is slightl... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5364379 | Stoma equipment Stoma equipment comprising a bag-carrier for fixing around an artificial opening in the body of a user by means of a base plate provided with an adhesive or with a pressure-sensitive adhesive rubber or with any equivalent means, together with a bag for co... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5364343 | Irrigation device for use in ear canals for therapeutic or hygienic purposes An irrigation device for use in an ear canal is a main body of substantially conical shape having a central axis. There is at least one input duct connecting to a lavage liquid delivery apparatus for injecting the lavage liquid into the ear canal. There i... | 11/15/1994 |
