38 results about "Stabilizing appliance" patented technology

Surgical positioners may include platforms, surgical item positioners and / or surgical references as well as methods for using stabilizer platforms, surgical item positioners and / or surgical references. Stabilizer platforms may include low profile platforms rigidly mounted to portions of an individual's anatomy. Various items may be secured and / or stabilized by the stabilizer platform, including support platforms as well as surgical references. Support platforms may stabilize and assist surgeons in using, navigating, aligning and positioning surgical items. Surgical references may include modular fiducial systems that may be secured to stabilizer platforms, support platforms, surgical items and / or directly to portions of an individual's anatomy.

A simple device for blocking and unblocking the locking member of an undercarriage having a breaker strut and including an unlocking device. The device comprises. a rotary actuator of axis parallel to the hinge axis of the links of the stabilizing member; a crank connected to a shaft of the actuator; a pawl hinged to the end of the crank and including a step; a pin secured to and at a distance from one of the links of the stabilizing member; and return means for urging the pawl towards the pin. The actuator is actuatable between a first angular position in which the pin is in contact with the pawl facing the step while the links are substantially in alignment, and a second angular position that the crank reaches when the step of the pawl has pushed back the pin, taking the links of the stabilizer member out of alignment.

A simple device for blocking and unblocking the locking member of an undercarriage having a breaker strut and including an unlocking device. The device comprises a rotary actuator of axis parallel to the hinge axis of the links of the stabilizing member; a crank connected to a shaft of the actuator; a pawl hinged to the end of the crank and including a step; a pin secured to and at a distance from one of the links of the stabilizing member; and return means for urging the pawl towards the pin. The actuator is actuatable between a first angular position in which the pin is in contact with the pawl facing the step while the links are substantially in alignment, and a second angular position that the crank reaches when the step of the pawl has pushed back the pin, taking the links of the stabilizer member out of alignment.

A stabilizer control device for a vehicle includes a first and second stabilizer bars, a housing fixed to an end portion of the second stabilizer bar so as to arrange an end portion of the first stabilizer bar adjacent to the end portion of the second stabilizer bar, a rotational torque reducing mechanism having an input portion fixed to the first stabilizer bar and the housing and reducing a relative rotational torque between the housing and the first stabilizer bar and outputting, a hollow member including the first stabilizer bar so as to rotatably support the first stabilizer bar within the housing and fixed with an output portion of the rotational torque reducing mechanism so as to rotatably support the output portion within the housing, and a clutch mechanism arranged between the hollow member and the housing for engaging and disengaging therebetween.

An in-ear stabilizer with a compression strut securely holds an in-ear communications device within the human ear. The in-ear stabilizer comprises an in-ear device housing which fits into the human ear and has a receiver and speaker. Attached to the in-ear device housing is a compression strut which extends, when in the human ear, across the crus of helix and fits securely under the antihelix in the upper concha of the ear. The housing of the in-ear device fits into the lower concha of the human ear. The compression strut exerts outward pressure when compressed, comfortably holding the in-ear device in place through pressure on the lower and upper concha of the human ear.

A multi-functional shading device includes a first shading arrangement including a top traverse supporter adapted for affixing to a top beam of a ceiling, a first shading arrangement downwardly extended from the top traverse supporter including a base member and a first operating means for selectively lifting up the base member towards the traverse supporter and unlifting the base member to drop downwardly away from the traverse supporter, a second shading arrangement including a base stabilizer, a translucent fabric, which is folded in a Z-shaped manner, downwardly extended from the base member to the base stabilizer, a second operating means for folding and unfolding the translucent fabric, and a pair of windproof arms disposed on two sides of shading arrangements for restricting shading device from swaying back and forth. Therefore, the first and second shading arrangements having different light intensity blooding abilities are adapted for selectively blocking lights passing through from one side to another side of the shading arrangements respectively.

The present invention relates to a gate stabilizer for reducing sag-inducing stress on a gate comprising a support member and a stabilizer assembly, said stabilizer assembly including a rotating member having a first end portion adapted to engage said support member and a fixed member. The present invention further relates to a fence system incorporating said gate stabilizer.

An electronic device is disclosed, which includes an image sensor, an optics for forming an image on the image sensor, a detector for detecting a movement effect caused by an external source aimed to the device in connection with an imaging procedure and an optical image stabilizer unit arranged to actuate at least part of the said optics in order to compensate the detected movement effect caused by the external source. The actuation of the said optics is based on deformations arranged to take place in the optical image stabilizer unit. In addition the invention also relates to corresponding method, optical image stabilizer unit and program product for actuating the said unit.

The present invention provides for a bracket assembly mountable to an articulated arm. The mountable bracket assembly allows for efficient transfer of a working end attachment while causing minimal or no incidental environmental damage during the loading / unloading process. The bracket assembly comprises a mounting assembly mounted to the underside side of an articulated arm and a pivot piece assembly pivotally mounted to the mounting assembly. An optional stabilizer is dimensionally fabricated to effectively capture and stabilize a portion of the working end attachment when positioned for transport.

Provided are improved methods for joining two pieces of fabric along a seam (e.g., curved seam) to form a fabric pattern piece (e.g., quilting block unit) using an embroidery machine. A digitized file instructs an embroidery machine to stitch a perforated guide-line in a stabilizer material secured inside an embroidery hoop for forming an opening having a desired shape in the stabilizing material. A first fabric is temporarily affixed to one side of the stabilizer material, and an opening with a seam allowance margin is cut in the fabric along the desired seam defined by the opening / shape in the stabilizing material. The seam allowance margin is folded through the opening / shape to the reverse side, and a second piece of fabric is affixed to the folded margin. The digitized file instructs the machine to stitch a hidden seam along the desired seam providing esthetic, geometrically precise fabric pattern pieces.

The invention relates to a two-way anti-slip stabilizer for preventing railway wheels from rolling, comprising a first stabilizer, a second stabilizer and a locking assembly used in cooperation with each other; the first stabilizer and the second stabilizer both include a wheel Clamping plate, housing, roller assembly and multiple clamping fins for clamping the rail, the locking assembly includes a locking rod and two locking heads, one end of the locking rod is hinged to the front end of the first stabilizer through a rotating shaft The other end of the locking rod is provided with a locking piece that can cooperate with the locking head, one of the locking heads is arranged on the tail end side wall of the first stabilizer, and the locking head and the locking rod are arranged On the same side of the wheel pressure plate, another locking head is arranged on the middle side wall of the second stabilizer. The stabilizer of the present invention can be locked with the rail after being installed on the rail, can prevent theft, can prevent the wheel of the locomotive from overturning, and can realize the stability and anti-rolling of the wheel of the railroad.

Orthodontic system anchoring method and custom apparatus affixed to teeth, TADs and / or tooth positioning and stabilization appliances and / or orthodontic auxiliaries. Each appliance has mechanical fasteners structured to secure segments of a curable flexible resin rope called a flex fit module (FFM). The FFM is moldable and adaptable to the oral cavity between mechanical fasteners in an uncured first mode where it is cut to length, positioned around the anatomy of the mouth and attached to clamps or fasteners at each end. Each fastener has a clamp attached to orthodontic auxiliaries, orthodontic appliances or onto a TAD for anchorage purposes. One end of this custom appliance is usually attached via a clamp manufactured as part of a bracket or band to a tooth. The other end is connected to an appliance, tad or auxiliary. Once connected together the system is cured and becomes a solid entity ready to accept orthodontic forces.

A ladder accessory or caddy that is connectible or removably mountable to the upper ends or rails of a ladder is adapted to position the ladder relative to a work structure and the ground and comprises an elongated rectangular shaped housing member and a resilient cushion member connected to the housing member. The housing has top and bottom walls, a pair of sidewalls, a forward and rearward end walls, and an interior wall. The walls cooperate to form a socket having an opening on the bottom, for receiving and closely fitting about the upper end portion of the ladder. The forward or cushioned end of the caddy is curvilinear and forms a “bull nose” for greater work surface contact area for stabilization. Also means for securing the caddy in position such as a biased latch may be provided to fix the caddy to the ladder while in use.

A maxillofacial or cranial-facial surgical stabilizer comprising a head frame fully or partially surrounding the head of a patient at an angle running from ears to temple, and that is fixated to the skull of the patient by multiple screws and / or ear holders and screws. One or more flexible / locking arms are removably attached to the head frame for holding and positioning a plurality of interchangeable instruments or accessories. One flexible / locking arm is a medial / center arm accessorized with a dental arch mold. A method of using a head frame to position the pieces of bones during maxillofacial or cranio-facial surgery is also provided.

A sacroiliac fusion stabilizer (SIFS) for fusing a first bone fracture fragment to a second bone fracture fragment is provided. In one embodiment, the SIFS has a lazy-S shape with a series of protrusions at the ends of the SIFS. In another embodiment, the SIFS has two overlapping lazy-S shapes.

Cheek stabilizers for audio headsets are disclosed. The audio headset generally include a headset body having first and second regions for positioning near a user's ear and toward the user's mouth, respectively, and a stabilizer extending from the second region of the headset body, the stabilizer being configured to position the second region at a distance away from the user's cheek. The stabilizer may facilitate positioning any metal contacts on the headset body away from the user. The stabilizer may be inverted U-shaped to form a channel over the metal contact or may be configured as one or more ribs disposed adjacent to the metal contact. The stabilizer may also facilitate in positioning a microphone port away from the user's cheek. Where the headset is used with an earpiece worn in the ear, the stabilizer may facilitate maintaining the earpiece within the user's ear.

A device and method for stabilizing a broken bone while it heals is disclosed. The device preferably has a (a) first (or proximal) section with a driving head, threads and a first diameter, and (b) second (or distal) section that is threaded and has a second diameter. The first section is preferably greater in diameter than the second section so that greater torque can be applied to tighten the device. The device may include one or more self-tapping structures to lessen the torque required to screw it into a bone.

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical devices, specifically a scalpel, including No. 1 handle, No. 2 handle, assembled blade, knife rod shell, sliding rheostat, and stabilizer equipment. The No. 1 handle and The ends of the No. 2 knife handle are fixedly connected to each other; the assembled blade is installed inside the No. 1 knife handle; the inner wall of the knife rod housing is equipped with a stabilizer device; the cutter is installed in the inner cavity of the No. 1 knife handle; There is a groove on the inner side of the knife tip of the tool, and a buffer air bag is installed in the groove; the buffer air bag is composed of two parts and is hollow inside, and the hollow part can be filled with hemostatic agent; the inner bottom of the No. 1 handle is fixed and installed with a large Airbag; the invention has a simple structure, which is convenient for doctors to adjust the cutting depth, and has strong applicability. At the same time, the combination of the marking pen and the scalpel increases the accuracy of the operation.

A percutaneous access device (PAD) is provided with a reduced likelihood of dislodgment that requires a reduced implantation incision so as to increase the rate of healing and reducing related infection. The PAD has a transdermal anchor in the form of flanged wings that are deployed following the implantation of the device in a patient. A deployment tool is provided to insert the PAD into the subject, and to actuate the flanges. The deployment tool protects the surface of the PAD with an outer cylindrical wall during insertion. The deployment tool has a stabilizer handle that is keyed with a key for insertion into the body or channel of the PAD. The stabilizer key stabilizes the PAD and prevents the PAD from rotating when the outer cylinder is rotated to turn an intermediate disc ring to actuate the flanges outward.

A quick-change needle syringe system includes a syringe (5). The syringe has both directions towards the tip and towards the ring. The syringe (5) has a syringe body (9) and an actuator ring (7). The actuator ring (7) is slidably mounted on the syringe body (9) by a shaft (10), the end of which towards the tip is provided with a fork (11). On the cooperating mounted inner helical sheath hub, the syringe body (9) has a helical hub outside the syringe body (9) for detachably fixing the sheath (20) to the syringe body (9). The syringe body (9) and the sheath have similar openings. The opening of the sheath is rotatable and coincides with the opening of the syringe body, and is used for inserting the injection needle assembly into the syringe body or for disassembling the injection needle assembly. The shield opening is rotatable to block the syringe body opening for retaining the needle assembly within the syringe body.

A lifting apparatus having a stabilizer for providing support and stabilization during lifting of an object is provided. A conventional lifting mechanism, such as a hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical jack, provides force for lifting an object and is attached at a top end to the stabilizer. The stabilizer comprises an upright portion including a shoulder for attaching the stabilizer to the lifting mechanism, a toe portion near the bottom end of the upright portion, an adjustable stabilizing arm for providing support and stabilization, and a mechanism for adjusting the upright arm. The toe portion can be positioned underneath the object to be moved, and the upright arm moved against the side of the object. Support and stabilization of the lifting apparatus and the object is provided by the stabilizer during lifting and when the object is suspended above the floor.

The invention provides a Parkinson's patient hand holding stabilizer and a shaking-eliminating realizing method of the Parkinson's patient hand holding stabilizer. The stabilizer comprises an accessory, a front-end axial fine tuning mechanism, a swing shaking-eliminating mechanism, a rotating shaking-eliminating mechanism and a hand-holding mechanism, wherein the accessory can be in any form according to different functional requirements of a user and is mounted in the front-end axial fine tuning mechanism through an accessory mounting connector. For the stabilizer, through the control of three motors for fine tuning in the pitching direction, the horizontal rolling direction and the front-end axial direction, and by match with the control of a main control panel algorithm, the effect of eliminating the shaking of the hands of a user is achieved, and the shaking-eliminating structure is arranged relying on connecting rods in a parallel structure, so that the angle in the space of the front-end accessory does not change, and finally, the stability of the accessory is maintained. For the stabilizer, the different front-end accessories can be replaced for use, so that the use range of the patient is expanded, meanwhile, the structure is simple, and the control is easy.