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Rotating curved cutter stapler
ActiveUS7549563B2Expand accessReduce usageSuture equipmentsStapling toolsRobot end effectorEngineering
A rotating surgical stapler having a proximal end and a distal end includes a handle at the proximal end and an end effector at the distal end for selective rotation to improve access to tissue requiring treatment and ease of use of the present linear surgical stapler. A support shaft connects the handle to the end effector and includes a longitudinal axis. The end effector is coupled to the support shaft for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the stapler.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Articulating curved cutter stapler
ActiveUS7766207B2Expand accessReduce usageSuture equipmentsStapling toolsEngineeringRobot end effector
An articulating surgical stapler having a proximal end and a distal end includes a handle at the proximal end and an end effector at the distal end for selective articulation to improve access to tissue requiring treatment and ease of use of the present linear surgical stapler. A support shaft connects the handle to the end effector. An articulation mechanism is positioned between the support shaft and the end effector permitting selective movement of the end effector relative to the support shaft.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Adapter with centering mechanism for articulation joint
A joint assembly of an adapter defines a first longitudinal axis and includes first and second hinges, first and second rings, a joint cover, and a biasing mechanism. The joint cover has first and second cover portions. The first ring is pivotally coupled to the first hinge and the first cover portion is pivotally coupled to the first hinge to define a first joint center. The second ring is pivotally coupled to the second cover portion and the second hinge is pivotally coupled to the second ring to define a second joint center that is spaced from the first joint center. The first and second joint centers define a cover axis of the joint cover. The biasing mechanism is engaged with the first ring and the joint cover to bias the joint cover towards an aligned configuration in which the cover axis is aligned with the first longitudinal axis.
Owner:TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine
ActiveUS20050124991A1Easy constructionSimple designInternal osteosythesisCannulasSpinal columnCoupling
A flexible spinal fixation device having a flexible metallic connection unit for non-rigid stabilization of the spinal column. In one embodiment, the fixation device includes at least two securing members configured to be inserted into respective adjacent spinal pedicles, each securing member each including a coupling assembly. The fixation device further includes a flexible metal connection unit configured to be received and secured within the coupling assemblies of each securing member so as to flexibly stabilize the affected area of the spine.
Owner:N SPINE INC
Mechanical locking system for panels and method of installing same
ActiveUS20080034708A1Simple horizontal displacementReduces snapping resistanceCovering/liningsWallsMechanical engineeringEngineering
Floor panels ( 1, 1 ') are provided with a mechanical locking system including a flexible locking element 15 in a locking groove 14 which during a horizontal motion is displaced vertically.
Owner:VÄLINGE INNOVATION AB
Adjustable tilt mount
Owner:LEGRAND AV INC
System, Method, and Apparatus for Clamping
ActiveUS20130272773A1Ropes and cables for vehicles/pulleyIntravenous devicesEngineeringMechanical engineering
A protective mechanism for use when gripping a medical device to a rack is provided. A related system and method are also provided. The protective mechanism includes a guide member, a connector, an actuation member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the actuation member is pivotally coupled to the guide member. The cover member is pivotally coupled to the guide member and is configured to interact with the actuation member so as to pivot to uncover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a first direction and to pivot to cover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a second direction.
Owner:DEKA PROD LLP
Implant having a shaft and a hold element connected therewith for connecting with a rod
An implant is described having a shaft and a holding element connected therewith for connecting with a rod. A recess is provided in the holding element that includes a U-shaped cross section for accommodation of the rod and two free legs at one end which include an inner thread. A closure element fixes the rod inserted into the U-shaped recess. The closure element has an outer thread cooperating with the inner thread of the legs. An abutment at or in the holding element limits tilting of the closure element about the rod at the time of final tightening of the closure element in the holding element.
Owner:BIEDERMANN TECH GMBH & CO KG
Biomedical positioning and stabilization system
InactiveUS20070129634A1Minimal effortGood flexibilityUltrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsSurgical needlesAnatomical structuresPrimary operation
This invention provides a support device that allows the adjustable, yet rigid placement of a probe or other medical instrument against a region of interest / treatment on a patient. The system and method of rigid fixation, positioning, and adjustment contemplated herein is useful for a broad array of medical procedures including, but not limited to, ultrasound-guided anesthetic delivery. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a flexible armature is attached to a rigid stand placed upon the floor, or attached to another stable surface such as a bed rail, wall, ceiling or piece of equipment. A joint connects the armature to an instrument holder able to accommodate and rigidly attach an ultrasound sensing probe or other medical device. The medical device then remains rigidly attached to the described invention during the procedure. Furthermore, this set position is resistant to minor patient motion or other disturbances. If required, small alterations can be made by the operator during the procedure with minimal effort. Such adjustment may be desirable, for example, if access to a new anatomical structure is needed. In this manner, the primary operator is able to maintain a ‘hands-free’ approach.
Owner:WELLAN MEDICAL SOLUTIONS +1
Mounting bracket
A mounting unit (11) for a attaching a working unit such as a video projector to a mounting surface which can be horizontal or vertical or at some angle intermediate the horizontal and the vertical comprising: an anchorage (12) whereby the unit can be attached to the mounting surface; a beam (13); a carrier (18) comprising in combination a holding plate (19) and a mounting plate; the carrier being adapted to provide for the attachment of a working unit to the mounting plate; a first pivot (20a) whereby a first end of the beam is pivotably attached to the anchorage to enable the beam to pivot about a first axis (a1); a second pivot whereby the other end of the beam to the first end is pivotably attached to the holding plate to enable the holding plate to pivot about a second axis (a2) parallel to the first axis; a third pivot (24) whereby the holding plate can pivot about a third axis perpendicular to the second axis; a fourth pivot (23) whereby the holding plate can pivot about a fourth axis (a4) perpendicular to the second and third axes; the carrier including mechanism whereby the mounting plate can be rotated about an fifth axis parallel to the holding plate.
Owner:LIGERTWOOD PETER
Locking positional arm device
A positional arm device is a series of multiple rods connected to each other by a spherical housing and ball joint with a spring-loaded locking piston providing a multiple position holding device serving as an anchor to hold tools in a certain position, and also as a connector between two object where a certain secure fixed position between the two objects is desired. The arm device has a spherical terminal rod, a plurality of intermediate rods and a terminal housing rod connected together by a spherical housing adjustably positioned and locked by a spring-loaded piston shaft engaging a sphere end retained within the housing, the piston shaft lockingly engaging one of a multiplicity of grooved indentations on the surface of the sphere end.
Owner:HOLBROOK DANA W
Pivotally extensible display device
InactiveUS6302612B1Reduced footprintImprove viewing effectYielding couplingCouplings for rigid shaftsLiquid-crystal displayDisplay device
An interface apparatus includes a base element, an interface element, and an attachment mechanism for attaching the interface element to the base element. The attachment mechanism is pivotable within a plurality of degrees of freedom. The interface element is an extensible member which is, in two of its embodiments, pivotally mounted so as to be rotatably adjustable about a pivot point with respect to a primary member. The primary member may be a base member or another display member. These members may be computer keyboards or displays, such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs), audio speakers, or the like such as are used in desk top or lap top computers and terminals.
Owner:VIDEOCON GLOBAL
Articulating curved cutter stapler
An articulating surgical stapler having a proximal end and a distal end includes a handle at the proximal end and an end effector at the distal end for selective articulation to improve access to tissue requiring treatment and ease of use of the present linear surgical stapler. A support shaft connects the handle to the end effector. An articulation mechanism is positioned between the support shaft and the end effector permitting selective movement of the end effector relative to the support shaft.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Parallel linkage and artificial joint device using the same
InactiveUS7118601B2Reduce the burden onReduce wearProgramme-controlled manipulatorJointsArtificial jointsEngineering
There are provided an artificial joint device that can realize an artificial limb enabling twisting motion without a drive source, and when with the drive source, reduce the size and costs of the device, and a parallel linkage that can realize the device. The linkage connects a foot portion and a mounting plate spaced from each other. A fixed link has one end fixed to the plate, and the other end connected to the foot portion via a ball joint, making the angle of the fixed link relative to the foot portion changeable in any direction. Expansible links extend between the foot portion and the plate in an expansible / contractible manner and each have opposite ends connected to the plate and the foot portion via respective upper and lower ball joints, making respective angles thereof relative to the foot portion and the plate changeable in any direction.
Owner:HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
Mounting assembly for a vehicle suspension arm
A mounting assembly for use with a mounting surface includes an arm, a pin, a pair of clamping blocks and a fastener. The arm has a cylindrical bore at one end. The pin extends through the bore. Each block of the pair of clamping blocks includes a central opening and is circumferentially discontinuous about the central opening. Each clamping block further includes a slot defined by portions of the block. The slot is dimensioned to allow the pin to pass through the slot when the block is in an unclamped position and to tightly grip the pin when the block is in a clamped position. The fasteners extend across the slots and are configured to engage the mounting surface to mount the blocks to the mounting surface.
Owner:OSHKOSH CORPORATION
Device for a ball-and-socket joint type connection of two members
InactiveUS7121755B2Small dimensionReduce the overall heightSuture equipmentsScaffold connectionsEngineeringSpherical form
A device for a ball-and-socket-type connection of two members includes a first member having a head and a second member having a cavity that receives the head. The cross-sectional surface of the cavity is tapered at the lower end of the second member as a result of a constriction. The head and / or cavity is configured spherically with a center of articulation (Z). The ball-and-socket-type connection between the two members can be detachably fixed by a clamping element that can be connected to the second member. The head has a recess in which the front end of the clamping element can rest. The recess and / or the front end has an at least partially spherical surface with a centre (C). In the clamped position of the device, the center of articulation (Z) and the centre (C) are identical.
Owner:SYNTHES USA
System, method, and apparatus for clamping
A protective mechanism for use when gripping a medical device to a rack is provided. A related system and method are also provided. The protective mechanism includes a guide member, a connector, an actuation member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the actuation member is pivotally coupled to the guide member. The cover member is pivotally coupled to the guide member and is configured to interact with the actuation member so as to pivot to uncover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a first direction and to pivot to cover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a second direction.
Owner:DEKA PROD LLP
Endoscope assembly useful with a scope-sensing light cable
An endoscope assembly consisting of an endoscope 622, a light source, 626 and a camera 552 with display 558. The endoscope contains a memory 670 with data that describes the endoscope and its operating characteristics. When the light source is connected to the endoscope with a fiber optic cable 628, the data in the memory are read into a control processor 538a internal to the light source. The control processor, based on the endoscope data configures the light source so that it emits an appropriate amount of light for that endoscope. The light source also sends a control unit 556 of the camera data indicating the type of endoscope to which the camera is attached. Based on this endoscope type data, the control unit processes the image signals generated by the camera head in an appropriate form for the attached endoscope so as to produce appropriate signals for presenting an image on the display.
Owner:STRYKER CORP
Changing table for playard
ActiveUS6948197B1Conveniently fold and unfoldEasy to operateYielding couplingDressing tableEngineeringPivot joint
A changing table for a playard includes a front and rear rails, and a pair of side rails connected to each other to form a platform substantially rectangular or elliptical in shape. A first pivot joint with a button mounted at the exterior is provided at one end of one of the pair of side rails. One end of the rear rail is attached to a second pivot joint which corresponds to the first pivot joint in structure. The first and second pivot joints may be coupled to each other to define a space therein to receive a toothed disc and a compression spring. By means of the cooperation between the pivot joints, toothed disc and compression spring, the first pivot joint moved by the side rail is rotatable within a predetermined angular range and may be locked at a predetermined angle. By such arrangement, the user can readily actuate the button of the first pivot joint to swing the side rail attached to the first pivot joint, to thereby conveniently fold and / or unfold the changing table.
Owner:WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS CO LTD
Quasi-kinematic coupling and method for use in assembling and locating mechanical components and the like
InactiveUS6193430B1Low costLess repeatabilityControlling membersRopes and cables for vehicles/pulleyKinematic couplingMechanical components
A quasi-kinematic coupling for mating components (mechanical parts, surfaces, assemblies and the like) employing mating sets of surface of revolution, (conical) grooves and cooperative surface of revolution (spherical / conical) protrusions for establishing six lines (not just prior points) of contact at the kinematic interfaces, and with elastic compliance therebetween and preferably with relief features to define the effective orientation as a clamping force seats the protrusions in the grooves and seals the component mating surfaces into contact.
Owner:AESOP
Sliding/hinge apparatus for sliding/rotating type mobile terminals
InactiveUS20050107137A1Improve usabilityCasings/cabinets/drawers detailsPivotal connectionsEngineeringMechanical engineering
Disclosed herein is a sliding / hinge apparatus for sliding / rotating type mobile terminals, which can be slid and rotated from a body housing of the sliding / rotating type mobile terminal. The sliding / rotating type mobile terminal includes a body housing and a slide housing slidably mounted on the body housing. The apparatus comprises first and second hinge frames mounted in the body housing by means of screws, first and second plates, one or more slide bars, and a coupling unit inserted through the center parts of the first and second hinge frames so that the first and second hinge frames are rotatably coupled with each other while being opposite to each other.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Methods for making bearings, races and components thereof having diamond and other superhard surfaces
InactiveUS20030019106A1Easy to polishReduce coefficient of frictionShaftsMetal-working apparatusPolycrystalline diamondHigh pressure
Method for making diamond bearings and diamond bearing components. Some methods include sintering diamond feedstock and a substrate under high pressure and high temperature to create a sintered polycrystalline diamond compact with a non-planar bearing and articulation surface. Various machining, grinding and polishing methods for finishing the compact are provided.
Owner:DIAMICRON
Hinge apparatus and computing apparatus having the same
InactiveUS20130322004A1Increased durabilityDigital data processing detailsWing accessoriesEngineeringMechanical engineering
A hinge apparatus connects a first member and a second member to each other so that the first and second members are mutually foldable, and is usable with a computing apparatus. The hinge apparatus includes first and second main gears which are disposed on the first and the second members, respectively, a plurality of idle gears which are disposed between the first and the second main gears so that the first and the second main gears are interlocked with each other, and a pressure member which reinforces a mesh force between the first and the second main gears and the plurality of idle gears.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Hinge Device and Electronic Device Using Hinge Device
InactiveUS20090000062A1Smooth rotationOvercomes drawbackDetails for portable computersPin hingesEngineeringMechanical engineering
Owner:STRAWBERRY
Method and apparatus for determining acetabular component positioning
ActiveUS20090306679A1Solve precise positioningError componentJoint implantsDiagnostic recording/measuringAcetabular componentMedicine
An instrument for establishing orientation of a pelvic prosthesis comprises a tri-pod having an angularly adjustable guide rod on it. The tips of the legs define a plane, and the guide rod is set by the surgeon to a defined orientation with respect to this plane on the basis of preoperative studies. In use, two of the legs of the instrument are positioned by the surgeon at defined anatomical locations on the pelvis (e.g., a point in the region of the posterior / inferior acetabulum and a point on the anterior superior iliac spine). The third leg then lands on the pelvis at a point determined by the position of the first two points, as well as by the separations between the third leg and the other two legs. The separations are adjustable, but are preferably fixed percentages of the separation between the first and second legs. The position of the guide rod then defines with respect to the actual pelvis the direction for insertion of a prosthesis.
Owner:MURPHY STEPHEN B
Adjustable seat for a baby stroller with one-handed inclination control
An adjustable seat for a baby stroller with one-handed inclination control has a seat, a pair of rotating joints, and a one-handed adjusting mechanism. The pair of rotating joints are rotatively mounted on both sides of the seat and have a pair of connectors for detachably insertion into a pair of hold sockets firmly mounted on two sides of a baby stroller frame. A clutch member is movably received and engaged inside the rotating joint, and operatively associated with the one-handed adjusting mechanism via a flexible element. When a user actuates the clutch member by manipulating the one-handed adjusting mechanism, the rotating joint can rotatively modify its inclination relative to the baby stroller frame, so as to modify the inclination of the seat.
Owner:LINK TREASURE
Folding device and electronic equipment using the same
A folding device contains a stationary part, a movable part disposed to be rotatable in flip-up (unfolding) and flip-down (folding) directions, a force-applying section disposed between the two parts, which urges the movable part in either direction according to a state of the movable part, a reversing section for allowing the force-applying section to change a direction of urging of the movable part into the flip-up (unfolding) direction when the movable part is in a folded state, and an actuator for operating the reversing section. Pressing the actuator being in the folded state allows the reversing section to switch the direction of urging of the movable part into flip-up (unfolding) direction. In the electronic equipment of the present invention, the stationary and the movable housings are connected to the stationary and the movable parts of the folding device, respectively. The structures can provide a folding device equipped with a simple one-hand flipping-up (unfolding), and electronic equipment using the device.
Owner:PANASONIC CORP
Foldable Flexible Display Device
The present invention provides a foldable flexible display device. A foldable flexible display device according to the present invention includes: first and second plates having a predetermined area; a hinge member for connecting the first plate and the second plate; and a flexible display screen attached to the tops of the first plate and the second plate and the hinge member, in which the hinge member folds the first plate and the second plate and the flexible display screen while folding with smooth curvature. According to this configuration, the operation for folding or unfolding the screen of a flexible display device can be smoothly operated and damage to the display screen can be prevented, resulting in remarkable improvement in reliability of a product.
Owner:LM GMBH
System, method and apparatus for tolerance ring control of slip interface sliding forces
InactiveUS20110076096A1Reduce radial stiffnessLower resistanceYielding couplingLinear bearingsAxial forceEngineering
A tolerance ring comprising a metallic band for spring features and a complementary low friction material for frictional considerations is disclosed. The tolerance ring is designed to operate within a precisely controlled torque or axial force band to provide a defined amount of resistance and sliding force control between components that move relative to each other. Isolated portions of the tolerance ring form regions of contact with adjacent ones of the components. Other surfaces of the tolerance ring comprise portions with spring features that have geometry suitable for their spring rate, rather than conforming to mating surfaces of the adjacent components.
Owner:SAINT GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL
Folding baby stroller
Owner:BABYJOGGER
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