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311 results about "Frenulum" patented technology

A frenulum (or frenum, plural: frenula or frena, from the Latin frēnulum, "little bridle", the diminutive of frēnum) is a small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of a mobile organ in the body.

Intraoral electromuscular stimulation device and method

An intraoral electromuscular stimulation device and method to treat a breathing disorder. The stimulation device includes a first electrode, a first support member that maintains the first electrode in a sublingual location posterior to a frenulum and proximate to one of a first molar, a second molar and a third molar of a patient. A second electrode is maintained in a sublingual position posterior relative to the first electrode by a second support member. A further embodiment of the stimulation device includes a sensor that detects a respiratory parameter of a patient and outputs a signal indicative thereof. A control unit receives the signal from the sensor, distinguishes between inspiration and expiration, and initiates an electrical stimulation at a stimulation time prior to onset of inspiration and continues stimulation through a portion of inspiration at a level sufficient to induce muscle contraction without pain.
Owner:RIC INVESTMENTS LLC

Laced boot

InactiveUS7134224B2Good hold of the footEasy to operateShoe lace fasteningsUpperEngineeringFrenulum
A laced boot having a boot lace and sections of the boot lace run in a continuous one-piece manner as follows: a first section runs from the metatarsal area of the sole over the instep of the boot; a second section runs from the metatarsal area of the sole around the outside of the upper above a heel area of the boot; and a third section runs from the same position of the upper to the instep and back to the cited position of the upper and the three named sections form a triangle, viewed from the side of the boot that covers the ankle joints of the foot.
Owner:GOODWELL INT

Branch wire tie band, binding structure, and method of binding a wiring harness

A branch wire tie band including a strap portion on which ratchet grooves are formed, the strap portion extending from a head portion within which a strap locking channel is formed. A curved attachment coil, which is preformed as an integral portion of the strap portion, is placed around the branched portion of a wire harness after which the strap portion is inserted and locked into the band locking channel. The tie band may includes two tie band strap portions extending from respective head portions and an anchor plate within which left and right through holes are formed. The two tie band straps may be inserted through the left and right through holes in the anchor plate from where they extend diagonally, their tip portions crossing, and their head portions prevented from passing through the through holes.
Owner:SUMITOMO WIRING SYST LTD

Methods and Devices for Treating Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Embodiments of the invention include methods and devices to prevent or treat upper airway disorders in mammals related to impaired airflow. One aspect of this invention is a tongue retractor (LTR) that indirectly retracts tongue base by its implant site in the frenulum area. This simplifies the insertion, adjustment and maintenance of the device. Another aspect of this invention describes a highly localized and fully implantable LTR that is inserted into the base of tongue to stiffen lax surface mucosa or mechanically couple it to internal tongue structures. Another aspect of this invention is an LTR inserted in or around the pharyngoglossal fold. This site allows retraction and stiffening of tongue base tissue as well as the soft palate and lateral pharyngeal wall.
Owner:LINGUAFLEX INC

Sports helmet with adjustable chin strap system

ActiveUS20150033457A1Rapid and one-handed adjustmentRelax quicklySport apparatusHelmetsChinFrenulum
The present invention is directed to a protective sports helmet that includes a chin strap system that allows for rapid, one-handed adjustment of a chin strap assembly by the player while he / she is wearing the helmet. The chin strap assembly includes a protective chin cup and a pair of straps extending from opposed sides of the chin cup and having a plurality of securing elements. The assembly also includes a pair of adjustable connectors affixed to the helmet and that include a central opening that receives an extent of the strap and a lever that engages a portion of the securing elements. The adjustable connector allows movement of the strap in a first direction, and prevents movement of the strap in a second direction when the lever is engaged with at least one of the securing elements. The adjustable connector allows movement of the strap in both the first and second directions when the lever is not engaged with the securing elements.
Owner:RIDDELL

Firearm support device

The firearm support device includes one or more “beanbags” directly mounted to a rifle stock that can be moved between a secured transportation position held against the stock and a support position suspended beneath the stock. The support device includes a stock attachment and one or more beanbags pivotally connected to the stock attachment. The stock attachment includes cinch and stirrup straps that secure the support devices to the stock and prevent it from inadvertently sliding up the stock. The bean bags are constructed of cloth pouches filled with a granular substance. The beanbags are sewn directly to the cinch strap or connected to the cinch strap by a slide buckle that rides along a rail strap sewn to a beanbag. The beanbags are securely held against the sides of the rifle stock in the transportation position by elastic cords, buckles, snaps, hook and loop fastening patches or other connection mechanisms.
Owner:SEUK JO WON

Shoe with lacing

The present invention provides a wraparound lacing system for use in all manner of footwear. The lacing system includes a lace which encircles the upper and midsole of the article of footwear in a spiral, helical, coiled or similar wound wraparound pattern. The upper includes finger members which independently adjust to the contours of the wearer's foot while providing a snug and secure fit. The upper and midsole are integrally formed as a unitary structure. The housing of the upper and the midsole includes channels therein which receive the wraparound lace. The lace can be affixed at one or both ends to the midsole or to the upper. Removable lace end keepers on the upper permit the user to adjust the length of the lace.
Owner:THE TIMBERLAND COMPANY

Shoe with lacing

The present invention provides a wraparound lacing system for use with footwear. The lacing system includes a lace which encircles the housing of the article of footwear in a spiral, helical, coiled or similar wound wraparound pattern. The housing includes finger members which independently adjust to the contours of the wearer's foot while providing a snug and secure fit. The housing of the upper and the midsole includes channels therein which receive the wraparound lace. The lace can be affixed at one or both ends to the midsole or to the upper. Removable lace end keepers on the upper permit the user to adjust the length of the lace. Recessed cavities may be positioned along the lacing channels to promote easy adjustment of the lace. The lace may run along channels formed between fingers and an overlying shell structure. The lace may run through a tube structure within the channels.
Owner:THE TIMBERLAND COMPANY

Lacing system

A lacing system having a lace loop that forms multiple segments that extend from a strap and criss-cross each other in an adjustable opening. The lace is threaded through eyelets of a sneaker, in such a manner that, a single arcuate pull on the strap(s), causes the multiple lace segments to move through the eyelets of the sneaker opening in unison, so that the entire length of the opening contracts simultaneously. This pull also lifts the entire arch area, thus providing better support. The lace segments converge at the strap(s), near the ankle, thus providing better support at the ankle. Additional lace segments could be disposed above the arch to provide better arch support. A strap or fastening member may attach to the sneaker by either a ratchet buckle, clasp, hook, snap, clamp, or locking tape such as hook-and-loop. The sneaker opens to its' maximum width, automatically when the user steps out.
Owner:FREED ANNA B

Shoe with lacing

The present invention provides a wraparound lacing system for use with footwear. The lacing system includes a lace which encircles the housing of the article of footwear in a spiral, helical, coiled or similar wound wraparound pattern. The housing includes finger members which independently adjust to the contours of the wearer's foot while providing a snug and secure fit. The housing of the upper and the midsole includes channels therein which receive the wraparound lace. The lace can be affixed at one or both ends to the midsole or to the upper. Removable lace end keepers on the upper permit the user to adjust the length of the lace. Recessed cavities may be positioned along the lacing channels to promote easy adjustment of the lace. The lace may run along channels formed between fingers and an overlying shell structure. The lace may run through a tube structure within the channels.
Owner:THE TIMBERLAND COMPANY

Hospital gown

A hospital gown comprises first and second panels which are releasably secured along an edge region of each panel to one another by a plurality of spaced apart tie ups. Each tie up comprises a pair of tie strings on the first panel and a loop on the second panel. The tie members on the first panel are tied to one another through the loop on the second panel which holds the two panels against one another at each of the tie ups.
Owner:BURBIDGE NANCY

Carrying case for a mobile telephone with cord organization means

A carrying case for a mobile telephone is shown which includes organization means for a corded headset. The organization means comprise two prongs extending from the case in opposite directions, and a tying strap. The cord from a headset plugged into the telephone can be wrapped around the prongs without unplugging the headset, and the strap closed around the wound cord to prevent unwinding.
Owner:KOHLI PARAMJIT

Automobile vehicle seat covered with a return sleeve

The seat comprised a foam cushioning provided with a bearing face covered with an upholstery cover in which are defined connexion lines, along which a section of the sleeve is pulled into a slit provided in the cushioning by a fastening device. This device comprises an insert carried by the cushioning in correspondence with said slit and a plurality of ties the ends of which have two branches which are hooked to the insert and the edges so that the ties exert a traction on these edges.
Owner:BERTRAND FAURE EQUIP SA (FR)

Adjustable suitmate mock blouse

A “SuiteMate” mock blouse comprising a panel of decorative fabric that spans the chest area and which attaches at its upper corners to a user's bra straps by hook and loop fastener® attachments or fabric clamps, or to the skin by self-adhesive skin attachments. The mock blouse is secured at the lower corners around the upper waist by tie-strings. The mock blouse minimally covers the body in the chest area and ensures much greater breathability and comfort. The convenient attachments and tie-strings hold the mock blouse securely in place, and allow more convenient no-fuss application.
Owner:HARRY INEZ RUCKER

Baby carrier with tie straps

An infant carrying apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a main panel having an upper end portion, a lower end portion and a pair of opposing side portions. A pair of shoulder straps are connected to the main panel adjacent the upper end portion at a respective side portion and a pair of waist straps are connected to the main panel adjacent the lower end portion at a respective side portion. A pair of loops are also connected to the main panel at respective side portions thereof. The shoulder straps may be wrapped around a wearer's body and fed through the loops to secure the carrier to the wearer, and to define adjustable leg hole openings for the child's leg. The shoulder straps, main panel, and waist straps minimize the risk of the child falling out of the carrier through the leg openings.
Owner:INFANTINO A DOREL

Towel Wrap

A towel wrap is formed with a main towel drying section with two towel tie extensions extending outwardly from the upper corners of the towel section. Once the towel wrap is wrapped around and encircled about the user's body, the tie extensions are inserted into cutout openings through the towel section and then tied together to retain the towel wrap on the user.
Owner:WHITESIDE DONNA M

Bruxism protective device

ActiveUS20100147315A1Minimal size structureSimple designTeeth fillingSnoring preventionUpper lipEngineering
A one-piece molded bruxism treatment device which in upright orientation has top and bottom parts, including:a. an elongated band having top and bottom edges and having a generally U-shape defining a closed front end part and legs extending rearward along a front-to-rear direction, and adapted to be positioned around the outer surfaces of a person's upper gums and teeth, the front end and legs having top and bottom edges, each of the legs terminating as a foot having a bottom edge below the bottom edges of the front end and legs,b. the front end top edge having a downward extending recess adapted to provide clearance for a person's frenulum when the device is positioned in the person's mouth with the band between the person's upper lip and upper teeth, andc. two generally planar bite pads oriented generally horizontally, each extending from one of the feet of the band medially toward the other, each of the bite pads having top and bottom surfaces and adapted to be positioned on one side of the person's jaw between the facing surfaces of a person's upper and lower teeth, andd. each the bite pads being, at least in part, resiliently deformable, thus adapted to absorb forces when the bite pad is clenched between the person's upper and lower teeth.
Owner:RANIR LLC

Circumcision anastomat

A circumcision anastomat comprises an upper anastomat, a lower anastomat and a fastening adjusting component which are connected with one another by connecting devices. An outer knife, an inner knife, a prepuce cutting buffer groove, the corresponding connecting device and a prepuce cutting adjusting device are arranged on the upper anastomat, prepuce cutting grooves are arranged on the inner knife, frenulum protecting portions are arranged on both the outer knife and the inner knife, and cutting surfaces with the frenulum protecting portions and a cutting surface of a main body are not positioned on the same horizontal plane and form a triangular arc-shaped structure. The circumcision anastomat is simple in structure, low in cost and convenient to use, purposes of accurate operation location, short operative time and post-operation healing time and capabilities of preventing edema and infection and reducing suffering of patients can be truly achieved, and merits of the disposal circumcision anastomat as compared with traditional operation can be truly reflected. Besides, recent and long-term post-operation effects are obviously superior to those of a currently used like device, and the circumcision anastomat is suitable for circumcision in various hospitals.
Owner:湖南省华尔医疗器械有限公司

Neck Engaging Hospital Gown and Method of Manufacture

A protective garment comprising a gown and an improved collar mechanism and method of use for securing protective gowns, typically used in health care settings, around the neck of a user without the need to secure with ties, tabs, snaps or other securing devices. The collar mechanism is made pliable when fastened to the garment so as to be deformed without fracture when force is applied but with a sufficient memory when combined with the gown that allows the collar to return to its original position once the force is removed. The collar mechanism may be manufactured efficiently by using a rotary die cutting machine to created nested pairs of pieces of a two-piece embodiment arranged spirally on a stock.
Owner:S2S DESIGN

Footwear lacing system

A snowboard boot having two handles which each handle controlling pressure within two tightening zones is disclosed. One handle may be pitched to adjust pressure within upper and lower shin portion tightening zones. A second handle may be pitched to adjust pressure within upper and lower foot portion tightening zones. Once the appropriate amount of pressure is applied to the various tightening zones, locks may be engaged to set the pressures. The pressures are isolated from each other such that the various different pressures within the various different tightening zones do not equalize but remain constant during the snowboarding session. Additionally, the handles may be stored on a tongue of the snowboard boot or a back portion of the snowboard boot.
Owner:SENIZERGUES PIERRE ANDRE MR

Ankle Derotation and Subtalar Stabilization Orthosis

The invention is an ankle derotation and subtalar stabilization system that incorporates a pivoting adjustable-tension oblique tether strap that is anchored to both a forefoot component and leg component, and that is contiguous with pivoting adjustable-tension derotation strap that passes behind the leg and that is secured to a leg component. The system restrains oppositely directed rotation between the foot and the leg, and can actually after the normal biochemical relationship in a manner that produces foot rotation in a direction opposite to that which is normally coupled with leg rotation, without restriction of upward and downward foot movement. The primary application for the system is restraint of excessive subtalar joint inversion, leg external rotation, and anterolateral rotary displacement of the talus, but it can also be configured to restrain subtalar eversion and leg internal rotation through its incorporation into the structure of an ankle orthosis or shoe.
Owner:WILKERSON GARY BLAINE
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