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20080200864 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY LYSING CELLS - A device comprising a housing defining a mixing chamber; means for mixing solution contained in the mixing chamber to generate microbubbles in the solution; a needle array removably attached to the housing and in fluid connection with the mixing chamber, the needle array including at least one needle; and means for adjusting a needle insertion depth of the at least one needle. | 08-21-2008 |
20080214989 | Biopolymer Powder Gelating/Jetting Apparatus - A system is provided for efficiently gelating and injecting a constant amount of biopolymer powder for effectively using biopolymer in sealing, stanching, and prevention of adhesion of a post-surgical site. Powder transfer line | 09-04-2008 |
20080228130 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OCCLUDING COLLATERAL FLOW CHANNELS IN THE LUNG - The lateral flow between adjacent lung segments is occluded by blocking collateral flow channels with particles. A gas flow is established from one lung segment through the flow channels in an intermediate fibrous septum, and out through the adjacent lung segment. Particles entrained in the gas flow become lodged in the collateral flow channels to eventually block flow. | 09-18-2008 |
20080269668 | Medical Microbubble Generation - Medical apparatus and processes controllably generate medically useful micro or nano bubbles of medically desirable and controllably selectable size, size distribution, homogeneity and concentration (and/or other key bubble parameters) for patient infusion, and/or which may incorporate therapeutic or other agents for patient infusion and/or may be combined with therapeutic or other agents prior to infusion into patients. The bubble generation apparatus and processes controllably permit the adjustment and selection of key bubble parameters through bubble generation actuation and orientation techniques and through selection of bubble fluid compositions in order to facilitate medical research and/or to optimize treatment for imaging, therapy, sonoporation, inertial and non-inertial cavitation, and acoustic activation, among other medical uses. Disposable cartridges containing such bubbles are provided and may include means for patient infusion. | 10-30-2008 |
20080319377 | Medical Device for Generating Transient Bubbles - A method and medical device for generating transient bubbles is provided. Fluid is delivered under pressure through bubble generating means and thereby transient bubbles are generated. The bubbles are micro or nano sized. An ultrasonic source may be used to further vibrate the bubble generating means so as to adjust the size and size consistency of the bubbles. Infusion means may also be provided for infusing the bubbles in a patient. A therapeutic agent, in the form of or delivered in combination with, bubbles may be injected at the point of interest. An ultrasound pulse may additionally be provided to activate bubbles to enhance drug transport through tissues and across cell membranes. The device provides a means to locally generate transient bubbles, to facilitate acoustical activation of therapeutic agents, and the acoustic activation of bubbles infused within therapeutic agents, in order to enhance treatment efficacy. | 12-25-2008 |
20090018491 | Method of treating wounds by creating a therapeutic solution with ultrasonic waves - A method of treating areas of the body utilizing ultrasonic vibrations to mix different materials together as to create a therapeutic combination is disclosed. The materials are mixed by passing them through an ultrasound horn vibrating in resonance, having an internal chamber. As the materials pass through the internal chamber, ultrasonic vibrations emanating from and/or echoing off the various walls of the chamber mix the materials into a potentially therapeutic combination. Ultrasonic vibrations emanating from the radiation surface of the horn may be used to spray the created therapeutic combination onto the area of the body to be treated. | 01-15-2009 |
20090018492 | Method of treating wounds by creating a therapeutic solution with ultrasonic waves - A method of treating areas of the body utilizing ultrasonic vibrations to mix different materials together as to create a therapeutic combination is disclosed. The materials are mixed by passing them through an ultrasound horn vibrating in resonance, having an internal chamber. As the materials pass through the internal chamber, ultrasonic vibrations emanating from and/or echoing off the various walls of the chamber mix the materials into a potentially therapeutic combination. Ultrasonic vibrations emanating from the radiation surface of the horn may be used to spray the created therapeutic combination onto the area of the body to be treated. | 01-15-2009 |
20090036824 | High Velocity Liquid-Gas Stream Device for Administering Therapeutic Substances - A device and a method for improved treatment of tissue by direct application thereto of desired therapeutic substances in the form of a stream of therapeutic droplets carried in a high velocity gas produced by accelerating a flow of gas through at least one gas discharge nozzle so as to provide a gas discharge flow at an elevated velocity, and introducing into the elevated velocity gas discharge flow at least one flow of therapeutic liquid, through at least one liquid discharge nozzle, thereby fragmenting the at least one flow of therapeutic liquid into a stream of therapeutic droplets, and accelerating the stream to an accelerated velocity similar to the velocity of the gas discharge flow, and then applying the accelerated therapeutic droplet stream to a tissue mass desired for therapeutic treatment thereby. | 02-05-2009 |
20090054831 | Electrostatic Transcutaneous Hypodermic Spray (Electrostatic Hypospray) - A method and apparatus for delivering therapeutic or diagnostic agents as a low pressure high velocity spray into tissue. According to the particular desired spray characteristics, the spray may be generated via the combined use of pressure atomization and electrostatic spray charging, or via the combined use of pressure atomization and electrostatic atomization. Particle velocity, spray flow-rate, and spray dispersion are further controlled via electrostatic means. | 02-26-2009 |
20090093752 | SEAL ANCHOR FOR USE IN SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity includes a seal anchor member comprising a compressible material and being adapted to transition between a first expanded condition to facilitate securing of the seal anchor member within the tissue tract and in substantial sealed relation with tissue surfaces defining the tissue tract and a second compressed condition to facilitate at least partial insertion of the seal anchor member within the tissue tract. The seal anchor member defines a longitudinal axis, and has leading and trailing ends with at least one longitudinal port extending therebetween adapted for reception of an object whereby compressible material defining the at least one port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial sealed relation with the object. The seal anchor member may comprise a memory foam material and may include a plurality of longitudinal ports. | 04-09-2009 |
20090124961 | Aerosol Valve - A steam-sterilizable aerosol valve has a valve body of polymeric material such as polyphenylene sulfone (PPSU) having an HDT (heat deflection temperature) at 1.8 MPa stress in the range of 200-275° C. Such a valve has the ability to survive steam sterilization without significant degradation of properties or appearance. | 05-14-2009 |
20090124962 | Reflux control in microsurgical system - A microsurgical system capable of improving reflux via programmable, pre-defined reflux profiles and a pressure accumulator. | 05-14-2009 |
20090192443 | Ophthalmic fluid delivery device and method of operation - An ophthalmic fluid atomizer configured to safely deliver an ophthalmic fluid, the ophthalmic fluid atomizer including a body having a proximal end, a distal end and a keyed surface contour, a reservoir connected to the body within a cavity of the body, wherein the reservoir contains an ophthalmic fluid disposed therein, wherein the keyed surface contour permits insertion of the reservoir into the cavity when the reservoir is in a predetermined orientation and prevents insertion into the cavity when the reservoir is not in the predetermined orientation. The atomizer further including a discharge plate disposed at the distal end, wherein the discharge plate includes a plurality of openings extending therethrough and a prime mover that transmits the ophthalmic fluid from the reservoir to the discharge plate, wherein transmission of the ophthalmic fluid across the discharge plate generates a plume of ophthalmic fluid along a direction directly toward the eye, wherein the plume of ophthalmic fluid travels unassisted from the discharge plate to the eye and at the eye has a momentum that has a magnitude that is insufficient to trigger at least one of an ocular blink reflex and a lacrimation reflex of the eye, wherein the plume of ophthalmic fluid contains an amount of ophthalmic medicine and the momentum of the plume is such that substantially all of the amount of ophthalmic medicine is received and retained by the eye. The atomizer further including a nozzle assembly attached to the body and a handle assembly comprising a handle, the handle assembly coupled to the nozzle assembly. | 07-30-2009 |
20090259170 | GAS STERILIZABLE TWO-PART POLYMER DELIVERY SYSTEM - A gas sterilizable delivery system for a two-part polymer system is provided. The delivery system includes at least two syringe barrels, each barrel being sealed with a gas permeable plunger seal allowing permeation of a sterilant gas to permeate through the plunger seal allowing the entire assembly to be gas sterilized. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259171 | Transdermal Oxygen-Delivery Apparatus and Method - An apparatus and method for facilitating transdermal oxygen delivery is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a supply source coupled to a delivery device. The supply source may provide a supply of oxygen that may be delivered transdermally through the skin of a patient via the delivery device. In selected embodiments, the delivery device may include a barrier layer to substantially retain the oxygen over a localized area of skin, and a gas-permeable contact layer to deliver the oxygen to the localized area. Finally, a transport enhancement element may increase the oxygen permeability of the localized area. | 10-15-2009 |
20090270794 | MIXED-GAS INSUFFLATION SYSTEM - A mixed-gas insufflation system for mixing insufflation gases includes a gas supply providing at least two sources of insufflation gas and a mixer system. The mixer system includes a chamber having at least two inlets and at least one outlet. The at least two inlets of the chamber are in fluid communication with the gas supply. The mixer system mixes the at least two sources of insufflation gas. | 10-29-2009 |
20090281480 | OXYGENATION OF AQUEOUS SYSTEMS - Methods for electrolytic oxygenation of aqueous systems, including substantially immersing an anode and a cathode in an aqueous medium, injecting oxygen into the aqueous medium, and applying a current to the electrodes. | 11-12-2009 |
20100010422 | Nanofluid Production Apparatus and Method - The object of the invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for generating a large amount of nanofluid continuously and stably with a relatively simple, inexpensive and easy-to-use structure, and for efficiently performing an intra-apparatus cleaning operation to substantially reduce the nanofluid manufacturing cost. | 01-14-2010 |
20100106079 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A WOUND - The present invention relates to a method of treating a wound and an apparatus for promoting wound healing. An enclosure is applied over the site of a wound and filled with a physiologically acceptable rinse solution. The physiologically acceptable rinse solution treats the wound and can promote the growth of tissue cells in the wound. Following exposure to the wound, the physiologically acceptable rinse solution is analyzed by a data sensor to determine the wound bed biology. | 04-29-2010 |
20100137781 | Bubble-Type Nose Cleaner - A bubble-type nose cleaner includes a container, an electromagnetic pump, a nose-washing tool, and at least a bubble generating valve. The container has a containing space for storing a cleaning solution. The electromagnetic pump is communicated with the container through a negative pressure channel, thereby the cleaning solution in the container could provide fluid in the electromagnetic pump. The nose-washing tool is communicated with the electromagnetic pump through a positive pressure channel, thereby the nose-washing tool is applied with the cleaning solution drawn by the negative pressure and then discharges the cleaning solution when the electromagnetic pump actuates. The bubble generating valve is provide at a negative pressure channel or a positive pressure channel and has an air inletting opening provided at the negative pressure channel or the positive pressure channel for communicating the exterior with the interior, wherein a cap is used to control the gas-flow rate of the bubble generating valve, whereby the air inletting opening uses the negative pressure of the cleaning solution to draw air outside into the cleaning solution so that the fluid discharged from the nose-washing tool has a plurality of bubbles. The bubbles break and generate an oscillating force is used to clean the nasal cavity. | 06-03-2010 |
20100168650 | PRESSURIZED CARBON DIOXIDE BATHING APPARATUS - Provided is a pressurized carbon dioxide bathing apparatus for bringing carbon dioxide into contact with skin of a living body by a predetermined pressure value or more using compressed air, and thereby enabling carbon dioxide to be absorbed efficiently from the skin, and the pressurized carbon dioxide bathing apparatus is comprised of a carbon dioxide supply means | 07-01-2010 |
20100268153 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A SUBSTANCE TO A BODY CAVITY - A system and method for creating a medicated atmosphere in an organ, or body cavity is disclosed. The system includes a flexible aerosolization catheter that can be manipulated during use, a device for the introduction of the aerosolization catheter, a medication delivery apparatus configured to control delivery of a medication to the catheter, a gas delivery apparatus in communication with the catheter, a gas pressure relief apparatus configured to relieve pressure in the organ or body cavity, and a central controller in communication with the medication delivery apparatus, gas delivery apparatus, and gas pressure relief apparatus control of the various means. The method includes providing insufflation gas and an aerosol of medication to an organ or body cavity while controlling overall pressure in the organ or cavity. The method may also include re-entering a patient through at least one port to apply gas and an aerosolized medicament, in either a post-operative procedure or in a chemotherapy context. | 10-21-2010 |
20100286595 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH DEVICE - The invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bath device which enables to cause efficiently absorb a gas mist into a skin or mucous membrane of a living-body, and attains to be compact and to lower cost. The device | 11-11-2010 |
20100305498 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH SYSTEM - The invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bath system, which is possible to control the amount of gas and liquid, pressure and others, and cause a gas mist to be absorbed through a skin and mucous membrane of a human living-body under an optimum condition, in which a mist is prepared by pulverizing and dissolving carbon dioxide or oxygen or a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and oxygen and a liquid at a density of not less than a predetermined value, and the thus prepared gas mist is directly contacted to the skin and mucous membrane of the living-body, the gas mist pressure bath system comprises a gas supply means | 12-02-2010 |
20100331765 | Unit Dose Drug Delivery Platform - The delivery systems of the present disclosure are configurable to administer either single-dose or multiple-doses of one or more substances to a user, for example to the eye, nose, mouth, ear or rectum of the user. The precise and repeatable dosing features of the presently disclosed delivery systems overcome many of the disadvantages associated with known methods for dispensing substances to, for example, the eye of a user. The delivery systems administer precise doses of a substance to a precise location from unit dosage forms that may be single-dose or multiple-dose unit dosage forms, which may be externally or internally pierced. | 12-30-2010 |
20100331766 | APPLICATOR - An applicator insertable into a living body includes a nozzle having an elongated nozzle main body and a nozzle head on a front end side of the nozzle main body and through which liquid together with gas is expelled, with the nozzle main body including a flexible curved section. The applicator also includes an outer tube in which is positioned a portion of the nozzle main body so as to be movable along a longitudinal direction. The angle or degree of curvature of the curved section is changed by inserting the curved section into the outer tube to thereby adjust the direction of the nozzle head relative to the axis of the nozzle main body. In addition, a longitudinally extending gap exists between the outer tube and the nozzle. The gap functions as a discharge path for discharging the gas within the body cavity. | 12-30-2010 |
20110015565 | GAS DISPENSER WITH THERAPEUTIC AGENT - Various embodiments described herein promote accelerated healing of a wound. For example, in some embodiments, a gas emitter, such as an oxygen emitter, and a therapeutic agent, such as a zeolite, are positioned proximal to a wound. In some embodiments, the therapeutic agent is dispersed or contained in a substrate or pouch removably attached to the gas emitter. The therapeutic agent can be a topical agent configured to make contact with the wound during therapy. | 01-20-2011 |
20110028888 | COVER FOR GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH - The invention is to provide a cover for a gas mist pressure bath, which can cause to efficiently absorb a gas mist into a skin and mucous membrane of a living-body, exhaust air, gas or gas mist within a cover for a gas mist pressure bath, and easily control pressure inside of the cover. The cover | 02-03-2011 |
20110028889 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH SYSTEM - The invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bath system, which is possible to control the amount of gas and liquid, pressure and others, and cause a gas mist to be absorbed through a skin and mucous membrane of a human living-body under an optimum condition, in which a mist is prepared by pulverizing and dissolving carbon dioxide or oxygen or a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and oxygen and a liquid at a density of not less than a predetermined value, and the thus prepared gas mist is directly contacted to the skin and mucous membrane of the living-body, the gas mist pressure bath system comprises a gas supply means | 02-03-2011 |
20110028890 | INSUFFLATION GAS WARMER AND HUMIDIFIER - An insufflation gas warmer and humidifier apparatus and methods are provided. Insufflation gas is received from a bulky insufflation tubing. Insufflation gas received travels through, in one aspect, a channel or winding flow path, in a passage. The configuration of the passage ensures that the insufflation gas, which travels through the passage, receives sufficient heat and moisture. A humidifying reservoir humidifies the insufflation gas as the insufflation gas is passed to the passage. In one aspect, an oxygenator introduces slight amounts of oxygen into the insufflation gas. A warmer connected to the passage warms the gas in the passage. The warmer, in one aspect, contains a reactive agent that when exposed to air produces heat that is transferred to the passage to warm the insufflation gas within the passage. | 02-03-2011 |
20110046545 | COVER FOR GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH - The present invention is to provide a cover for a gas mist pressure bath, which can cause to efficiently absorb a gas mist into a skin and mucous membrane of a living-body, exhaust air, gas or gas mist within a cover for a gas mist pressure bath, and easily control pressure inside of the cover. This is the cover | 02-24-2011 |
20110071461 | CARBON DIOXIDE EXTERNAL ADMINISTRATION DEVICE - The present invention provides a carbon dioxide external administration device according to which assured cosmetic and medical effects can be readily obtained. This administration device comprises a sealing enclosure member capable of sealing a body surface from the outside air, a supply means for supplying carbon dioxide into the inside of the sealing enclosure member, and an absorption aid that assists transdermal or transmucosal absorption of the carbon dioxide inside the sealing enclosure member. The administration device may further have a carbon dioxide amount indicator that expands upon carbon dioxide being supplied into the sealing enclosure member, and contracts by the decrease of carbon dioxide. | 03-24-2011 |
20110106001 | METHOD FOR DELIVERING AN AGENT TO THE ABDOMEN - A method and apparatus for treating gas for delivery into a body cavity, body space or body surface of an animal. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having an entry port and an exit port. One or more agents are released into the gas stream that flows through the chamber so that the gas stream carries the agent to the animal. Also shown, for use with, or without, the chamber, is an agent chamber adapted to be coupled to at least one structure defining at least one fluid flow path extending at least a portion of the distance between an insufflation device and the body cavity, body space or body surface. | 05-05-2011 |
20110112469 | DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE-PHASE MIXTURES - A device and method for delivering a multi-phase mixture of a composition dispersed in a gas, the device comprising an outer needle having an inlet opening configured to receive a supply of the composition, and an inner needle disposed within the outer needle, the inner needle comprising an inlet opening configured to receive a pressurized supply of the gas, where a tip of the inner needle is offset inward from a tip of the outer needle along a longitudinal axis by an offset distance. | 05-12-2011 |
20110125083 | Method and System for the Therapeutic Application of Dry Carbon Dioxide Gas - A sealable cabinet that permits a human or animal to experience a dry bath for carbon dioxide or other gases, with said cabinet fitted with gas, water, and power connections, and a controller to optimize the temperature, gas concentrations, and water vapor content of the interior, plus a switchable means for selecting between a sauna environment and said carbon dioxide bath, with a business method that enables a provider of services involving such equipment to achieve a profitable interface with patients and customers. | 05-26-2011 |
20110130713 | Apparatus for Body Treatment Consisting of a Shell Made of at Least Two Complementary Portions - Apparatus formed by a shell that may be placed around a part of the body, wherein said shell comprises:
| 06-02-2011 |
20110144568 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING FOAM - A device and a method for preparing foam are provided. The device includes a first housing having a first chamber therein and a first movable member positioned at least partially within the first housing. The device also includes a second housing having a second chamber therein, the second chamber being selectively and operably connectable to the first chamber. The second housing further includes a biasing member and a second movable member therein, the biasing member biasing the movable member toward a first end portion of the second housing. The device includes a valve operably connected to the first chamber and the second chamber and movably positionable to selectively control the connection between the first chamber and the second chamber and a handle operably connected to the first movable member and movable to bias the first movable member toward a first end portion of the first housing. | 06-16-2011 |
20110172591 | PORTABLE TOPICAL HYPERBARIC SKIN THERAPY AND WOUND TREATMENT SYSTEM - The invention discloses methods and devices for promotion of skin healing, skin conditioning and skin rejuvenation for skin and tissue repair. More specifically, the invention is directed toward the manufacture of a storable therapeutic pad containing a therapeutic solution within a matrix. The therapeutic solution is produced by mixing oxygen with a fluid such as normal saline using an ultrasound station. Alternatively, the matrix may be composed of gels, solids and fibrous materials. The ultrasound station can be used to form micro-bubbles containing oxygen which allow storage of relatively high quantities of oxygen in a storage container containing the therapeutic pad. Micro-bubbles may be attached to stands or contained within a closed-cell foam. At the appropriate time, the storage container is opened and the therapeutic pad is attached to the wound site. The therapeutic pad is held between an impermeable layer and the wound site with an adhesive layer. | 07-14-2011 |
20110178458 | INSUFFLATION OF BODY CAVITIES - Apparatus used in insufflation comprises an insufflator | 07-21-2011 |
20110208116 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH SYSTEM - The invention to provide a gas mist pressure bath system which is possible to control the amounts, pressures and others of gas and liquid, and cause the gas mist to be absorbed through the skin and mucous membrane of a human living organism under an optimum condition. This system is for preparing a mist (gas mist) by pulverizing and dissolving a gas (carbon dioxide or oxygen, otherwise a mixed gas) and a liquid at a density of not less than a predetermined value, and contacting the mist to the skin and mucous membrane of a living organism. The system comprises a first gas supply means | 08-25-2011 |
20110213296 | Blower Instrument, Apparatus and Methods of Using - A surgical blower for providing a directed stream to clear a surgical site, that can be used in multiple different use modes. In one use mode, the surgical blower is handheld by a user during operation. In another mode, a distal end portion of the blower is fixed to a foot of a stabilizer instrument and the handle of the blower is handheld. In another mode, a distal end portion of the blower is fixed to a foot of a stabilizer instrument and the handle of the blower is fixed to a stationary object such as a sternal retractor. In another mode, the distal end of the blower is free and the handle of the blower is fixed to a stationary object. An apparatus including a blower and a stabilizer is provided. Methods of using the blower as well as the apparatus are also provided. | 09-01-2011 |
20110230820 | INSUFFLATION OF BODY CAVITIES - An apparatus for use in insufflation of a body cavity | 09-22-2011 |
20110238004 | IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUS - A wound treatment apparatus includes a tray ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110245759 | Methods of Treating An Infection with Nitric Oxide - The present invention provides methods of treating bacterial, viral, protozoan, parasitic, arthropod and fungal infections by applying gaseous nitric oxide to a patient having an infection. The present invention further provides improved methods of treating bacterial, viral, protozoan, parasitic and fungal infections by applying gaseous nitric oxide, in combination with oxygen, to a patient having an infection. | 10-06-2011 |
20110257589 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATHING COVER - The present invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bathing cover which is simple in a structure and easy in pressurization. The gas mist pressure bathing cover | 10-20-2011 |
20110270156 | HIGH SHEAR APPLICATION IN MEDICAL THERAPY - In this disclosure, a method is described wherein the method comprises mixing a therapeutic gas or a therapeutic liquid or a combination thereof and a liquid carrier in a high shear device to produce a dispersion; and administering the produced dispersion intravenously to a patient; wherein the produced dispersion contains nanobubbles of the therapeutic gas or droplets of the therapeutic liquid with a mean diameter of less than about 1.5 μm. In this disclosure, a system is also described wherein the system comprises a therapeutic gas source or a therapeutic liquid source or a combination thereof, a liquid carrier source; a high shear device (HSD) having an inlet, an outlet, at least one rotor, and at least one stator separated by a shear gap; and a pump configured to control the flow rate and residence time of a fluid passing through the high shear device. | 11-03-2011 |
20110282273 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FLUID DELIVERY - Apparatus for gas delivery ( | 11-17-2011 |
20110288474 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONDITIONING GAS FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES - An apparatus for conditioning gas for use in a medical procedure, the gas being received into the apparatus from a gas source. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having an entry port and an exit port. The housing contains at least a humidification means comprising a container for liquid, such as at least one liquid retaining layer that is disposed within the chamber in the path of travel of the gas for humidifying the gas as it passes through the chamber. A humidity sensor may be disposed within the chamber that senses the humidity of the gas exiting the chamber. A monitoring circuit is connected to the humidity sensor that detects when the chamber requires a recharge of liquid based on the humidity of the gas in the chamber, and generates a recharge signal indicative thereof a charging port on the housing provides access into the chamber to recharge the chamber with water. Alternatively, a backup container of liquid is provided to continuously supply liquid to the humidification means. A heating element and temperature sensor are also disposed within the chamber. A control circuit further regulates the temperature of the gas exiting the chamber. | 11-24-2011 |
20110301531 | Pressurized Liquid Stream With Dissolved Gas - A system and method of injecting a gas enriched and/or emulsified first liquid into a second liquid is disclosed. The injection can cause generation of a high density of bubbles having a mean diameter of a selected size. The mean diameter of the bubbles can be selected and varied based on the characteristics of the injection system. | 12-08-2011 |
20110306925 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HUMIDIFICATION AND WARMING OF AIR - A gas apparatus for use in a medical procedure may include a housing, a heater, a port, and a dispensing device. The housing defines a chamber having a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The heater warms a gas flowing through the chamber. The port is positioned in fluid communication with the chamber. The dispensing device is inserted within the port for delivering water in aerosol form to warmed gas as it exits the gas outlet. | 12-15-2011 |
20120004598 | Apparatus and process for producing CO2 enriched medical foam - An apparatus for producing medical foam for wound care or hair stimulation has a foam generation unit including a fluid reservoir, a fluid delivery line and a foam generation tip. The apparatus also includes a compressed gas unit having at least one container of compressed gas, a source of electric power, and a gas regulator valve. A supply of wound care or hair stimulating solution is communicably connected to the foam generation tip such that when the apparatus is operated medical foam is produced by the foam generator tip. | 01-05-2012 |
20120004599 | GAS MIST MASK DEVICE - The present invention is to provide a gas mist mask device which is compact and economical, and enables to take a mist bath for the face or the eyes by using the physiological actions of oxygen or carbon dioxide. The gas mist mask device comprises a gas supply means | 01-05-2012 |
20120004600 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH DEVICE - The invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bath device, which causes to contact carbon dioxide, oxygen or a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and oxygen to the skin or mucous membrane of the head of a living body at pressure higher than a predetermined value for efficiently enabling skin-pass absorption. This device is to cause oxygen, carbon dioxide or a mixed gas of oxygen and carbon dioxide at density higher than a predetermined value to contact the skin or mucous membrane of the head of the living body, and is composed of a gas mist generation means | 01-05-2012 |
20120016293 | ENDOSCOPE GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM - Gases are smoothly and automatically switched when using two gas supply sources, that is, an air pump and a carbon dioxide gas cylinder. By using a gas supply flow rate adjusting unit, a carbon dioxide gas is supplied to an endoscope, and a gas using a carbon dioxide gas and water are delivered. When the remaining amount of the carbon dioxide gas of the cylinder is detected and the detected pressure of the carbon dioxide gas becomes less than a predetermined value, the air pump is rotated to supply pressurized air. The rotation number of the air pump is controlled, and the same amount of pressurized air is supplied as that of the supplied carbon dioxide gas. The switching to the pressurized air is automatically performed. The supply amounts before and after the switching become equal to each other, and a surgical operator does not feel any discomfort. | 01-19-2012 |
20120022437 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING AND DISPENSING A MATERIAL INTO TISSUE - A method for administering a therapeutic is provided. In various embodiments, the method includes providing a handheld dispensing apparatus comprising a housing defining a chamber, a material treatment module in material communication with the chamber, an outlet in material communication with the chamber, and a needle in material communication with the outlet for releasing the material from the housing. The method includes collecting a precursor material in the chamber, activating the material treatment module, treating the precursor material collected in the chamber with the material treatment module to create a treated material, positioning the needle in a body, and dispensing the treated material out of the apparatus into the body. | 01-26-2012 |
20120022438 | APPARATUS FOR ADMINISTERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO TISSUE USING A NEEDLE AS THE MATERIAL TREATMENT MODUEL - An apparatus for administering a therapeutic is provided. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a syringe having a barrel and a plunger and having a material treatment module associated with a needle. The material treatment module may be an ozone generator that is initiated such that material containing ozone accumulates within the needle. The material can then be delivered from the barrel into a target site via the needle, thereby delivering therapeutic effects to that target site. | 01-26-2012 |
20120041361 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Desufflating a Lung Area - Methods, systems and devices are described for temporarily or permanently evacuating stagnating air from a diseased lung area, typically for the purpose of treating COPD. Evacuation is accomplished by displacing the stagnant CO | 02-16-2012 |
20120046603 | HYPERBARIC DRESSING AND METHOD - In a hyperbaric dressing a first fluid, such as oxygen, is deliverable between a fluid-impermeable layer impermeable to the first fluid and a fluid-permeable layer permeable to the first fluid. Edges of the fluid-impermeable layer and the fluid-permeable layer are sealed together and edges of the dressing are securable to a patient's skin surrounding a wound. Thus, when the first fluid is delivered, it can permeate through the fluid-permeable layer into a headspace between the dressing and the wound. A perforation is defined through the fluid-permeable layer and the fluid-impermeable layer for the passage of a second fluid, such as wound exudate. The perforation is open when a pressure in the headspace between the wound and the dressing is above a pre determined pressure and is closed when the pressure is below the predetermined pressure. | 02-23-2012 |
20120071813 | Method of Wound Treatment Using Condensation Warming - A method of treating a wound using condensation warming is disclosed. A wound dressing is applied over the wound in which the wound dressing has an inlet and an outlet and furthermore forms a substantially airtight cover over the wound. A vapor is supplied to the wound dressing via the inlet. The wound is warmed by condensing the vapor into a condensate on a surface of the wound, thereby releasing a latent heat of vaporization. The condensate is removed from the wound dressing via the outlet. | 03-22-2012 |
20120089083 | Apparatus for delivering foam - Apparatus, e.g. a syringe, for dispensing foam includes means for ensuring that only foam of adequate quality is dispensed. In use, the syringe may be filled from a pressurised canister which generates foam e.g. for therapeutic use in treating varicose veins. An initial quantity of foam dispensed from the canister may be of inadequate quality in which case it should not be used: the syringe includes means to ensure that this initial quantity of foam is diverted to a waste port or to an internal waste chamber e.g. located in the syringe plunger. Foam dispensed after the initial quantity of poor quality foam is stored in the main barrel of the syringe ready for administration to a patient in need of treatment. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089084 | WOUND HEALING DEVICE - A plasma coating device for treating a wound comprises a plasma chamber having: one or more electrodes, a gas supply inlet, a plasma outlet exposed to ambient pressure, and an ignition system operatively connected to the electrodes for providing a non-thermal equilibrium plasma within the plasma chamber. An aerosol delivery system is operable to introduce a bioresorbable material as an aerosol into the plasma, to produce a coating on the wound surface. | 04-12-2012 |
20120095390 | Generation of Therapeutic Microfoam - Improved therapeutic sclerosing microfoams and methods and devices for making them are provided that have advantage in producing a consistent profile injectable foam with minimal input by the physician yet using high volume percentages of blood dispersible gases, thus avoiding use of potentially hazardous amounts of nitrogen. | 04-19-2012 |
20120116292 | Devices And Methods For Engaging Indexed Valve And Pressurized Canister Assembly With Collar And For Linear Actuation By Plunger Assembly Into Fluid Communication With Device For Regulating Drug Delivery - An indexed drug delivery device ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120116293 | Devices And Methods For Engaging Indexed Valve And Pressurized Canister Assembly With Collar And For Linear Actuation By Plunger Assembly Into Fluid Communication With Device For Regulating Drug Delivery - A valve assembly comprising a housing and a valve, the valve being disposed within the housing, a first indexed member integral to the housing, the first indexed member adapted to be complementary to a second indexed member, and a radio frequency identification device adapted to communicate with a radio frequency receiver, the valve being configured to align with a canister, seal the canister and open in a single movement. A drug containment device having said valve assembly is also disclosed. | 05-10-2012 |
20120130304 | SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND CONTROLLING THE SUPPLY OF A DISTENDING MEDIA FOR CT COLONOGRAPHY - Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems, devices, and methods for delivering distending media to an organ of a patient with a dispensing device for acquiring an image of the organ while distended. In one embodiment, an insufflating system comprises a controller for detecting a pressure level of the distending media within an organ of a patient, wherein the controller is configured to signal an operator to acquire an image of the organ when the pressure level is within a predetermined pressure range for a predetermined period of time. Further, the insufflating system comprises a valve assembly in communication with the controller and in fluid communication between the source of distending media and the organ of the patient, wherein the valve assembly is configured to adjust a flow rate of the distending media delivered to the organ of the patient, and an administration set configured to direct the distending media from the valve assembly to the organ of the patient. | 05-24-2012 |
20120143121 | CHITOSAN SPREADING SYSTEM USING LOW TEMPERATURE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA - Provided is a chitosan spreading system using low temperature atmospheric pressure plasma. The system includes a dielectric tube of hollow cylindrical shape including a gas inlet supplied with a carrier gas and a plasma outlet spraying low temperature atmospheric pressure plasma generated therein, a first electrode provided in the dielectric tube, an power supply unit configured to apply an electric power to the first electrode, a carrier gas supply unit configured to supply a carrier gas into the gas inlet of the dielectric tube, and a chitosan supply unit configured to supply chitosan into the low temperature atmospheric pressure plasma generated in the dielectric tube | 06-07-2012 |
20120150101 | Multimodal surgical gas delivery system for laparoscopic surgical procedures - The subject multimodal surgical gas delivery system configured to couple to one or more surgical devices providing access into a patient body cavity includes a computer-controlled control unit configured and adapted to provide at least one of the following modes of operation. A first mode of operation for providing a pressurized insufflation fluid from an insufflation gas source into a surgical device for providing and maintaining sealable access to the body cavity in a surgical device. A second mode of operation for performing smoke evacuation in a filter element from insufflation fluid caused to recycle through the multimodal system from the body cavity via a surgical device. A third mode of operation for providing insufflation fluid from the insufflation gas source into the body cavity for creating and maintaining insufflation of the body cavity. | 06-14-2012 |
20120157910 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATHING SYSTEM - The present invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bathing system which controls amounts and pressure of gas and liquid for causing a gas mist to be absorbed into the skin and mucous membrane of the living organism. This system comprises a gas supply means | 06-21-2012 |
20120165726 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A SUBSTANCE TO A BODY CAVITY - A system and method for creating a medicated atmosphere in an organ, or body cavity is disclosed. The system includes a flexible aerosolization catheter that can be manipulated during use, a device for the introduction of the aerosolization catheter, a medication delivery apparatus configured to control delivery of a medication to the catheter, a gas delivery apparatus in communication with the catheter, a gas pressure relief apparatus configured to relieve pressure in the organ or body cavity, and a central controller The method includes providing insufflation gas and an aerosol of medication to an organ or body cavity while controlling overall pressure in the organ or cavity. The method may also include re-entering a patient through at least one port to apply gas and an aerosolized medicament, in either a post-operative procedure or in a chemotherapy context. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165727 | Spray For Fluent Materials - Certain embodiments relate to a sprayer or other medical apparatus for applying a biocompatible coating in situ. Such an apparatus may have a first conduit connected to a first exit opening and a second conduit connected to a second exit opening to deliver a first composition through the first conduit and a second composition through the second conduit to mix the first composition and the second composition outside both the first conduit and the second conduit. The first composition may be, e.g., a precursor to a material formed after the mixing of the first composition and the second composition. The first exit opening and the second exit opening may be approximately adjacent to each other and define an angle that is less than about 140 degrees. | 06-28-2012 |
20120172788 | MOBILE APPARATUS FOR THE DISPERSION AND TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF PHARMACEUTICAL, MEDICAL OR PURIFIED CARBON DIOXIDE GAS - A mobile treatment apparatus for use in treating a user of the apparatus with medical or therapeutic gases, comprising a mixing unit for containing water and having a motionless mixing means; a gas cartridge unit removably mounted to the mixing unit via a cartridge piercing module, wherein a pressure-regulating valve regulates a flow rate of a gas from the cartridge through the mixing means, to achieve a specified gas-water mixture that is effective for transdermal delivery of the gas to the user; and a wearable receiver suit for forming a space around at least an area of the user's body to be treated, wherein the suit is connected to the mixing unit, for delivery of the gas to treat the area via the transdermal delivery. | 07-05-2012 |
20120172789 | ANTI-CARBONISATION DEVICE - An anti-carbonisation device ( | 07-05-2012 |
20120172790 | INSUFFLALTION GAS WARMER AND HUMIDIFIER - An insufflation gas warmer and humidifier apparatus and methods are provided. Insufflation gas is received from a bulky insufflation tubing. Insufflation gas received travels through, in one aspect, a channel or winding flow path, in a passage. The configuration of the passage ensures that the insufflation gas, which travels through the passage, receives sufficient heat and moisture. A humidifying reservoir humidifies the insufflation gas as the insufflation gas is passed to the passage. In one aspect, an oxygenator introduces slight amounts of oxygen into the insufflation gas. A warmer connected to the passage warms the gas in the passage. The warmer, in one aspect, contains a reactive agent that when exposed to air produces heat that is transferred to the passage to warm the insufflation gas within the passage. | 07-05-2012 |
20120184897 | INTEGRATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF AN INTRA-ABDOMINAL GAS ENVIRONMENT DURING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY - Air management control systems and methods maintain and manage an intra-abdominal gas environment during laparoscopic surgery. The systems and methods locate a plurality of in vivo sensors to monitor different environmental conditions within the operative space insufflated with pressurized CO2, e.g., CO2 insufflation airflow velocity, CO2 pressure, aspiration airflow velocity, and at least one of humidity level, temperature, density of smoke/particulates, odors, and sound within the operative space. The systems and methods couple the plurality of in vivo sensors to a master controller. The master controller implements pre-programmed rules to generate control commands that govern the delivery of pressurized CO2 and aspiration pressure into and out of the operative space in response, at least in part, to the different environmental conditions monitored by the in vivo sensors. | 07-19-2012 |
20120184898 | GAS BASED WOUND AND TISSUE THERAPEUTICS - This invention provides articles of manufacture and bandages comprising compartments and layers comprising oxygen and other therapeutic gas storage forms and perfluorocarbons. This invention also provides for methods of delivering oxygen and other therapeutic gases to a tissue in a subject comprising a administering to the tissue a composition comprising a perfluorocarbon and a oxygen or therapeutic gas storage form, so as to thereby deliver oxygen or the therapeutic gas to the tissue. | 07-19-2012 |
20120197182 | Robotic Surgical Systems With Fluid Flow Control For Irrigation, Aspiration, and Blowing - In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical system is provided including a master control console and a surgical manipulator. The master control console generates control signals to cause one or more fluids to flow into or out of a surgical site. The surgical manipulator is coupled to the console to receive the control signals and includes at least one robotic arm and a surgical instrument coupled thereto. The surgical manipulator controls the surgical instrument in response to the control signals to control the flow of the one or more fluids into or out of the surgical site. The surgical instrument has a first robotically controlled valve that is responsive to the surgical manipulator and a hollow tube having a first end coupled to the first robotically controlled valve with an opening at a second end to direct the flow of one or more fluids. | 08-02-2012 |
20120209166 | INSUFFLATION SYSTEM - An aerosol generator is positioned adjacent to a patient as an attachment to a trocar. The trocar has an entry port for insufflation gas. Aerosol generated by a vibrating element is entrained in the insufflation gas and the mixture is delivered through the trocar. The aerosol may contain a medicament. The trocar may be a conventional trocar. Such trocars are typically used for a camera. The delivery of the aerosolized medicament can occur at the start of the procedure and be delivered in bolus. At the start of the procedure, the peritoneum is being inflated by means of the flow of insufflator gas. This gas flow will help to entrain the aerosolized medicament to the pneumoperitoneum regions. The surgeon can temporarily remove the camera from the trocar port to facilitate insertion and positioning of the aerosolizing unit. | 08-16-2012 |
20120232467 | OXYGEN BATH SYSTEM - The present invention is to offer an oxygen bath system, which supplies highly concentrated oxygen and a mist of liquid at a predetermined pressure value into a chamber, thereby enabling to efficiently cause oxygen and the mist to be absorbed into the skin and the mucous membrane of a human organism. The oxygen bath system comprises a chamber | 09-13-2012 |
20120232468 | OXYGEN BATH SYSTEM - The present invention is to offer an oxygen bath system, which supplies a mist of liquid at a predetermined pressure value together with highly concentrated oxygen into a chamber of accommodating a human organism and being foldable, thereby enabling to efficiently cause oxygen and the mist to be absorbed into the skin and the mucous membrane of a human organism. The oxygen bath system comprises a chamber ( | 09-13-2012 |
20120238947 | Charged hydrator - A charged hydration device and a method of filling the hydration device so the charged hydration that can be mounted to a medical apparatus that provides insufflation fluid to a body cavity either immediately prior to the medical procedure or during a medical procedure with the charged hydration device including an inlet and outlet for an inline connection with the medical apparatus so that an insufflation gas delivered through the charged hydration device is hydrated to prevent tissue damage to a person receiving the insufflation gas. | 09-20-2012 |
20120245509 | Medical devices for clearing a surgical site - An apparatus and method for clearing of a surgical site during the performance of a medical procedure where a single phase wash fluid, which has been conditioned, is directed at the surgical site to inhibit or prevent harm to the body tissue as unwanted debris is blown away from the surgical site thereby permitting a surgeon to safely perform a medical procedure without the presence of unwanted liquids or unwanted debris at the surgical site. | 09-27-2012 |
20120259271 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND TECHNIQUES FOR TREATING PULMONARY DISORDERS - Methods and devices for delivering energy to lung tissue, for example to cause lung volume reduction by generating a flow of vapor and introducing the flow of vapor into the lung where the vapor delivers thermal energy sufficient to modify lung tissue. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259272 | Plasma Treatment and Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition onto Temperature Sensitive Biological Materials - A method and apparatus for depositing a film on a biological substrate are provided. A plasma generation device includes a dielectric conduit and a high voltage electrode. The plasma generation device is placed in proximity to the biological substrate and a gas supply that includes a precursor material is directed through the dielectric conduit. An electric field generated by the potential difference between the high voltage electrode and the biological substrate ionizes at least a portion of the gas supply and causes plasma to emanate from the dielectric conduit and contact the biological substrate. The plasma induces a reaction of the precursor material to form a film that is deposited on the biological substrate. | 10-11-2012 |
20120271224 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS WITH COLLIMATED GAS STREAM AND DRUG RESERVOIR - Drug delivery device and methods are provided for transdermal drug delivery through a skin. The device includes a gas source comprising a gas or capable of selectively producing a gas. The device also includes a first collimator fluidly connected with the gas source adapted to form a first plurality of collimated gas streams comprising the gas. The first collimator has an inlet end and an outlet end. The device further includes a first drug source comprising a drug. The first drug source is configured to release the drug into the first plurality of collimated gas streams between the inlet end and outlet end of the first collimator. | 10-25-2012 |
20120277662 | Free Radical Sterilization System and Method - A free radical sterilization system having a chamber defining a region, and a generator for generating free radical reach effluent from a free radical electric generator and/or a vaporizer. A closed loop circulating system without a free-radical destroyer is provided for supplying the mixture of free radicals from the electric generator mixed with the hydrogen peroxide solution in the form of the effluent to the chamber. The free-radical sterilization system is used in sterilizing items in the chamber and, with an open-bottomed wound chamber, in treating wounds on a body. | 11-01-2012 |
20120283626 | PORTABLE TOPICAL OXYGEN THERAPY SYSTEM - The present invention provides a topical oxygen therapy system for treating chronic non-healing wounds. The system is configured to be extremely portable, allowing patients to be completely ambulatory during treatment. The topical oxygen therapy system includes an oxygen source and a wound dressing capsule. The oxygen source includes a miniature compressed oxygen cylinder and a miniature pressure regulator that delivers oxygen through an outlet tube to the interior of the wound dressing capsule. The oxygen source may be attached directly to or integrated into the wound dressing capsule. Alternatively, the oxygen source and wound dressing capsule may be separate modules connected by a flexible tube. | 11-08-2012 |
20120289890 | OXYGEN DELIVERY DEVICE - A portable topical oxygen therapy system includes a miniature gas cylinder containing compressed oxygen, a miniature regulator or having an inlet and an outlet and a wound dressing having an interior configured to cover or enclose an exterior portion of a patient's body. The inlet of the regulator is connected to the gas cylinder. The interior of the wound dressing is connected to the outlet of the regulator. The portable topical oxygen therapy system is sized and configured to be wearable by the patient without interfering with normal ambulation. | 11-15-2012 |
20120296266 | Systems and Methods For Promoting Wound Healing - In various embodiments, provided are topical gas delivery systems and methods for promoting wound healing. A provided gas delivery system comprises a gas reservoir comprising at least one chamber adapted to contain one or more therapeutic gases selected from NO, CO, O | 11-22-2012 |
20120302943 | Systems and Methods For Deoxygenating Opthamalic Fluid - Systems and methods for deoxygenating ophthalmic fluid are disclosed. The systems include an infusion system having a valve having an inlet in fluid communication with a source of gas, a first outlet in fluid communication with a container of ophthalmic fluid, and a second outlet in fluid communication with an infusion line of the system. The valve directs gas into the fluid disposed in the container to deoxygenate the fluid, and the deoxygenated fluid is then injected into the eye. | 11-29-2012 |
20120310147 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES - Methods and systems for accessing an operating cavity when performing endoscopic surgery comprising. The systems and methods include at least one obturator-free cannula unit and a trocar assembly. The trocar assembly includes a single dedicated functional obturator independent of the cannula unit and an endoscopic cannula. The invention also provides a system and methods for providing continuous flow of carbon dioxide during a laparoscopic procedure. | 12-06-2012 |
20120323167 | Systems and Methods for Treatment of Prostatic Tissue - A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe transurethrally. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can deliver condensable vapor into the prostate to ablate the prostate tissue. Methods associated with use of the prostate therapy system are also covered. | 12-20-2012 |
20120330224 | GAS CONDITIONING - A compound for the manufacturing of a medicament for reducing or preventing mesothelial cell damage includes a mixture of a carrier gas and between 1 volume percent and 29 volume percent of nitrous oxide gas (N | 12-27-2012 |
20130006169 | Applicators For Controlled In Situ Delivery of Therapeutic Compositions and Implants, Methods of Fabrication and Use - The present disclosure relates to applicators designed for controlled in situ delivery of therapeutic films or depots during a surgical procedure. | 01-03-2013 |
20130006170 | GAS-ASSISTED FLUID-DISPENSING DEVICE - A gas-assisted fluid-dispensing device ( | 01-03-2013 |
20130041312 | Using Aqueous Oxygenation to Improve Human Wellness - Dispersing a gas in a liquid to provide a mixture of saturated, supersaturated or hypersaturated solution to provide a suspension of bubbles containing gas therein into which human tissue is immersed for treating same. A two-phase mixture is provided having a dissolved gas and a suspension of microbubbles in a liquid. Methods for making, maintaining, and using the two-phase mixture are provided. The gas molecules may be introduced into the liquid at high velocity under elevated pressure to form a supersaturated solution that retains the dissolved gas concentration in solution when exposed to ambient conditions. | 02-14-2013 |
20130053762 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLD PLASMA TREATMENT OF INTERNAL ORGANS - Chronic sinusitis is treated by the application of cold plasma or plasma-activated species to the infected mucosal surfaces through use of an endoscope having a steerable end which may be projected into the sinus cavities through the nasal cavity. The cold plasma is generated at either the distal end of the endoscope with a power source by application of a power, or at the distal end by gas and electrical connections extending through the endoscope. The cold plasma or plasma-activated species act to destroy bacterial cells but not eukaryotic cells. | 02-28-2013 |
20130072862 | APPARATUS USED FOR HUMIDIFICATION OF GASES IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES - This invention relates to apparatus used to alter the temperature and humidity of gases. The apparatus of the present invention comprises an insufflator, humidifier and transportation means connected to delivery means to deliver humidified and heated gases to a body cavity prior to and during a medical procedure. In one form of the present invention the insufflator and humidifier are contained in the one housing, while in another form the humidifier is located proximal and external to the insufflator. The transportation means that delivers the humidified gases to the body cavity comprises a flexible tubing having located within, throughout or around it heating means. The heating means may be a heat conductive wire, a ribbon of PTC material, or a conducting wire extruded into the walls of tubing, where the tubing may be made from a PTC material or flexible plastics. | 03-21-2013 |
20130072863 | CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH METHOD AND CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING, IMPROVING OR CURING MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - Carbon dioxide is contacted to a skin and mucous membrane of a living organism directly or through clothing, thereby to improve or promote circulation of the blood in a myocardial region, and furthermore to prevent, improve or cure myocardial infarction. The following steps (a) to (d) are continued at least once per day for four weeks, that is, a step (a) of producing a carbon dioxide gas mist by pulverizing and dissolving carbon dioxide gas into a liquid, and forming this liquid into a mist; a step (b) of spraying the carbon dioxide gas mist into a carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means for enclosing the living organism in an air tight state, a step (c) of expelling gas existing in the carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means into the outside, if necessary in parallel with the step (b), in order to maintain the pressure of gas within the carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means at or above a prescribed value being higher than the atmospheric pressure, and a step (d) of continuing such a step of supplying, for at least 20 minutes, the carbon dioxide mist into the carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means. | 03-21-2013 |
20130079703 | CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH METHOD AND CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING OR PROMOTING CIRCULATION OF BLOOD IN ISCHEMIC REGION OF LIVING ORGANISM - Circulation of blood in an ischemic region can be improved or promoted, and furthermore ischemic disease in a living organism can be prevented, improved or cured through either direct contact of, or contact through clothing of carbon dioxide gas with the skin or mucous membrane of the living organism. The following steps (a) to (d) are continued at least once per day for four weeks, that is, a step (a) of pulverizing and dissolving carbon dioxide gas into a liquid, and producing a carbon dioxide gas mist by forming the same into a mist; a step (b) of spraying the carbon dioxide gas mist into a carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means for enclosing the living organism in an air tight state, a step (c) of expelling gas existing in the carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means into the outside, if necessary in parallel with the step (b), in order to maintain the pressure of gas within the carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means at or above a prescribed value being higher than the atmospheric pressure, and a step (d) of continuing such a step of supplying, for at least 20 minutes, the carbon dioxide mist into the carbon dioxide gas mist-enclosing means. | 03-28-2013 |
20130096489 | HIGH SHEAR APPLICATION IN MEDICAL THERAPY - In this disclosure, a method is described wherein the method comprises mixing a therapeutic gas or a therapeutic liquid or a combination thereof and a liquid carrier in a high shear device to produce a dispersion; and administering the produced dispersion intravenously to a patient; wherein the produced dispersion contains nanobubbles of the therapeutic gas or droplets of the therapeutic liquid with a mean diameter of less than about 1.5 μm. In this disclosure, a method is described wherein the method comprises mixing a therapeutic gas or a therapeutic liquid or a combination thereof and a liquid carrier in a high shear device to produce a therapeutic fluid, wherein said therapeutic fluid is a solution, a dispersion, or combination thereof and administering the produced therapeutic fluid intravenously to a patient; wherein the solution is supersaturated with the therapeutic gas, the therapeutic liquid, or combination thereof. | 04-18-2013 |
20130096490 | WOUND TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A wound treatment system including a treatment chamber, a source of an aqueous antibiotic, a source of an oxygen-enriched gas, and a control system adapted to alternately surround a human limb with antibiotic mist and the oxygen enriched gas, which can be used to heal lesions such as foot ulcers. A method of treating lesions such as foot ulcers is also disclosed, that includes bathing the lesion in antibiotic mist and contacting it with oxygen gas. | 04-18-2013 |
20130123681 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A SUBSTANCE TO A BODY CAVITY - A system and method for creating a medicated atmosphere in an organ, or body cavity is disclosed. The system includes a flexible aerosolization catheter that can be manipulated during use, a device for the introduction of the aerosolization catheter, a medication delivery apparatus configured to control delivery of a medication to the catheter, a gas delivery apparatus in communication with the catheter, a gas pressure relief apparatus configured to relieve pressure in the organ or body cavity, and a central controller. The method includes providing insufflation gas and an aerosol of medication to an organ or body cavity while controlling overall pressure in the organ or cavity. The method may also include re-entering a patient through at least one port to apply gas and an aerosolized medicament, in either a post-operative procedure or in a chemotherapy context. | 05-16-2013 |
20130138034 | METHOD OF APPLYING A LIQUID OR POWDER IN A BODY CAVITY IN A LIVING BODY - A method of applying a liquid or powder in a body cavity of a living body involves positioning the distal portion of an applicator in the living body, wherein the applicator includes an outer tube and a nozzle having an elongated nozzle main body and a nozzle head at the distal end side of the nozzle main body. The method also includes relatively moving the outer tube and the nozzle so a curved section of the nozzle main body moves proximally relative to the outer tube and enters the outer lube to adjust the direction in which the nozzle is facing, conveying the liquid/powder through the nozzle main body and to the nozzle head, expelling the liquid or the powder from the nozzle head toward a surface in the body cavity, and discharging gas in the body cavity into the longitudinally extending gap and to outside the body cavity. | 05-30-2013 |
20130197427 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY LYSING CELLS - A device for generating microbubbles in a gas and liquid mixture and injection device, the device comprising: a housing defining a mixing chamber; means for mixing solution contained in the mixing chamber to generate microbubbles in the solution; a needle array removably attached to the housing and in fluid connection with the mixing chamber, the needle array including at least one needle; and at least one pressure sensor for measuring tissue apposition pressure, the pressure sensor being mounted on one of the housing and the needle array. | 08-01-2013 |
20130204180 | Surgical Method for Performing an Open Surgical Site Surgery - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a surgical method may include making an incision in a patient. The method may also include opening the incision in order to create an open surgical site in the patient. The method may further include receiving a gas from a source. The method may further include humidifying and warming the gas received from the source. The method may further include successively reflecting the humidified and warmed gas off a plurality of non-porous surfaces within a non-porous gas delivery mechanism to create a flow. The method may further include delivering the flow of the humidified and warmed gas adjacent to or into the open surgical site. | 08-08-2013 |
20130211320 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING AN ANTI-ADHESIVE SUBSTANCE TO A BODY CAVITY - A system and method for creating a medicated atmosphere in an organ, or body cavity is disclosed. The system includes a flexible nebulization catheter that can be manipulated during use, a device for the introduction of the nebulization catheter, a medication delivery apparatus configured to control delivery of a medication to the catheter, a gas delivery apparatus in communication with the catheter, a gas pressure relief apparatus configured to relieve pressure in the organ or body cavity, and a central controller. The system may include a liquid source having a mixture of hyaluronic acid and heparin that, in conjunction with the nebulizing catheter, are designed to generate an aerosol with a particle size of 10-25 microns in a body cavity. The method includes providing an aerosol of anti-adhesive medication to an organ or body cavity while controlling overall pressure in the organ or cavity. | 08-15-2013 |
20130226075 | Apparatus and Method for Treatment of Microbial Infection - A method and apparatus for treatment of skin or other tissue, using a source of thermal, electromagnetic radiation, electrical current, ultrasonic, mechanical or other type of energy, to cause minimally-invasive thermally-mediated effects in skin or other tissue which stimulates a wound-healing response, in conjunction with topical agents or other wound healing compositions, for application on the skin or other tissue which accelerate collagenesis, such as in response to wound healing. The dosage and time period of application of the compositions are adjusted to prevent external or surface tissue damage. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226076 | PRESSURIZED GAS MIST BATHING SYSTEM - The invention is to provide a pressurized gas mist bathing system, ensuring hygiene and reduction in costs, by making only one part of the system disposable. This system comprises a gas supply means | 08-29-2013 |
20130237901 | APPARATUS AND METHODS TO TREAT OR PREVENT KIDNEY AND UROLOGIC DISEASE - An apparatus for treating or preventing a kidney disease includes a delivery device configured for insertion into an urinary tract, wherein the delivery device comprises a section for placement in the urinary tract, and wherein the delivery device comprises a first end configured for coupling to an oxygen source, and a lumen configured for delivering oxygen from the oxygen source to a kidney. | 09-12-2013 |
20130245539 | HYDRATION SYSTEM - A medical gas condition system for supplying a liquid hydration fluid to a hydrator before or during an ongoing medical procedure by coupling the flow of liquid hydration fluid into the hydrator to either the absence of flow of medical insufflation gas into the hydrator or to a condition where the liquid hydration fluid can be absorbed by a hydrator without being forced through the hydrator in liquid form. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245540 | PRODUCING METHOD FOR LIVING ORGANISM-APPLICABLE HYDROGEN-CONTAINED FLUID AND PRODUCING APPARATUS FOR THE SAME - A producing method for a living organism-applicable hydrogen-contained fluid, which includes hydrogen molecules in living organism-applicable fluid enclosed in a container ( | 09-19-2013 |
20130261538 | MEDICAL ELONGATED BODY - Disclosed herein is a medical elongated body including: a first channel through which a first liquid flows; a second channel through which a second liquid different from the first liquid in liquid composition flows; a mixing section at which the first channel and the second channel join and in which the first liquid and the second liquid are mixed; a gas channel through which a gas flows; a gas mixing-in section adapted to mix the gas into at least one of the first liquid flowing through the first channel and the second liquid flowing through the second channel or into a liquid mixture formed by mixing in the mixing section; a foaming member adapted to convert the liquid containing the gas mixed therein to a foamed material to be discharged; and a discharge port through which the foamed material to be discharged is discharged. | 10-03-2013 |
20130267890 | HOUSEHOLD MEDICATED-BATH TREATMENT DEVICE - A medicine-bath treatment device includes a central basin having a seat thereabout, at least one fumigation opening and at least one air opening, an inner vessel for holding liquid in fluid communication with the at least one fumigation opening of the basin to provide fumigation steam to the basin from the inner vessel, a spray tube having an inlet in communication with the inner vessel and an outlet in the basin to provide a jet of heated liquid within the basin, and a fan having an outlet in communication with the at least one air opening to provide a stream of heated drying air within the basin. The device also include a heater, a temperature sensor for measuring ambient air temperature, and a controller operably connected to the pump, the fan, and the heater. The controller is operably programmed to automatically adjust at least one of a treatment temperature of the jet of heated liquid, a treatment temperature of the fumigation steam, and a treatment temperature of the heated drying air based on the ambient air temperature. | 10-10-2013 |
20130274650 | STABILIZED KETOROLAC COMPOSITIONS - Admixing carbon dioxide with an aqueous ketorolac solution is useful for increasing the stability of ketorolac in the carbon dioxide-admixed solution. | 10-17-2013 |
20130281917 | Carbon dioxide, saline and additional active nasal delivery methods and treatments - Methods for treating ailments in a patient in need thereof includes the step of directing a therapeutic, non-inhaled dosage to at least one nasal cavity of the patient through a flow regulating device while the patient refrains from inhaling. The dosage includes (a) a saline fluid (b) a gas containing carbon dioxide and (c) at least one additional active component, wherein the therapeutic, non-inhaled dosage is delivered at a flow rate from 1 cc/sec to 20 cc/sec for a duration of 2 to 30 seconds. | 10-24-2013 |
20130281918 | APPLICATOR - An applicator insertable into a living body includes a nozzle having an elongated nozzle main body and a nozzle head on a front end side of the nozzle main body and through which liquid together with gas is expelled, with the nozzle main body including a flexible curved section. The applicator also includes an outer tube in which is positioned a portion of the nozzle main body so as to be movable along a longitudinal direction. The angle or degree of curvature of the curved section is changed by inserting the curved section into the outer tube to thereby adjust the direction of the nozzle head relative to the axis of the nozzle main body. In addition, a longitudinally extending gap exists between the outer tube and the nozzle. The gap functions as a discharge path for discharging the gas within the body cavity. | 10-24-2013 |
20130281919 | PRESSURIZED GAS MIST BATHING SYSTEM - The invention is to provide a pressurized gas mist bathing system, ensuring hygiene and reduction in costs, by making only one part of the system disposable. This system causes a mist to contact the skin or the mucous membrane of a living body in a high pressure not less than a predetermined value, the mist is prepared by pulverizing liquid and the mist of micron size dissolving oxygen and/or carbon dioxide gases and comprises a gas supply means | 10-24-2013 |
20130289472 | CONTAINER FOR THE GENERATION OF THERAPEUTIC MICROFOAM - The device containing sclerosant liquid for use in the treatment of blood vessles comprises an aerosol valve housing mounted on a canister having an expandable inner container in which the sclerosant fluid is contained, wherein the expandable inner container is affixed to the outer opening of the canister or to the aerosol valve housing, whereby the introduction of pressurised gas through the aerosol valve causes the expandable inner container to inflate to accommodate the pressurised gas. | 10-31-2013 |
20130296769 | SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING WOUND CARE USING AIR FLUIDIZED THERAPY - A system for wound care using air fluidized therapy is disclosed. The system comprises a wound care device with a reservoir of beads and a filter sheet contains the beads within the reservoir while contacting the user's skin during use. Air flow through the reservoir of beads fluidizes the beads during use. The wound care device is equipped with a quick disconnect coupling and can be separated from the fluid line and disposed off. | 11-07-2013 |
20130303976 | Methods and Systems for Conditioning in Surgery - A method for preventing mesothelial cell trauma is described. The method comprises applying at pool of conditioning techniques prior and/or during surgery for decreasing detrimental factors and optimally using beneficial factors. The pool of conditioning techniques thereby comprises at least applying an irrigation liquid to irrigate at least part of the area of surgery wherein the irrigation liquid is a pH buffering liquid. | 11-14-2013 |
20130317418 | In-situ Forming foams with outer layer - Systems, methods and kits relating to in-situ forming polymer foams for the treatment of aneurysms or fluid filled spaces are disclosed. The systems include an insertable medical device and an in-situ forming foam of lava like materials with a fast forming outer skin and a slower hardening interior that is formed from a one-, two- or multi-part formulation. When used to treat an aneurysm, the foam is placed into contact with at least a portion of an exterior surface of the medical device and/or the tissue surface of the aneurysm. | 11-28-2013 |
20130324913 | Method and Apparatus for Application of a Fluid - A method and apparatus for separation, concentration, and/or applying a biological or bio-engineered fluid. Generally, the fluid application device includes a sprayer body to enable the application of the fluid and a container adaptable to enable the separation of the fluid into at least a first component and a second component. The container is releasably coupled to the nozzle. The nozzle is adapted to withdraw at least one of the first component or the second component from the container after the fluid has been separated to apply the fluid to a selected site. | 12-05-2013 |
20130331770 | LOW PROFILE HANDLE PNEUMATIC ASSIST DEVICE FOR DISPENSING DUAL MATERIALS WITH OR WITHOUT A GAS ASSIST USED FOR SPRAYING MATERIALS - A gas-assisted fluid-dispensing device configured to deliver an aerosol onto a surgical site, and methods of use. The device includes a support structure and a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber contains a fluid and has a distal end and a proximal end. A piston is positioned within the fluid chamber. A spray nozzle tip is fluidly coupled to the distal end of the fluid chamber and includes a gas inlet. The tip generates the aerosol with a gas from the gas inlet and the fluid from the fluid chamber. A pneumatic switch has a first stage and a second stage. The first stage permits gas flow through the pneumatic switch and into the gas inlet of the tip. The second stage permits gas flow through the pneumatic switch and into both the gas inlet of the tip and into the fluid chamber. | 12-12-2013 |
20130331771 | GAS-ASSISTED DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING BIOMATERIALS - A gas-assisted fluid-dispensing device configured to deliver an aerosol onto a surgical site. The fluid-dispensing device includes at least one fluid chamber configured to contain a fluid. The fluid chamber has a distal end and proximal end. A plunger extends at least partially into the fluid chamber from the proximal end. A spray nozzle tip is fluidly coupled to the distal end of the fluid chamber and is coupled to a gas supply. The tip is capable of generating aerosol with a gas from the gas supply and the fluid from the fluid chamber. A housing has an upper portion with a docking port configured to operably receive the fluid chamber. An actuating member is operably coupled to a plunger and is configured to apply a force to the plunger to discharge fluid from the fluid chamber and into the tip. | 12-12-2013 |
20130331772 | LAVAGE SYSTEM HAVING A NOZZLE - A medical spray device has a compressed gas supply conduit for guiding a gas flow, a liquid supply conduit for supplying a liquid, a dispensing tube having an open tube end for spraying fine droplets or a spray mist of a liquid-gas mixture, and an operable valve element that is arranged in the compressed gas supply conduit. A constriction of the cross-sectional area is provided in the dispensing tube and a merging site is arranged in the region of the constriction through which the liquid merges into the gas flow from the compressed gas supply conduit, whereby the constriction forms a nozzle in the dispensing tube. A spray device kit provides a medical spray device, a gas supply conduit, a pressure regulator, and a compressed gas container. | 12-12-2013 |
20130345618 | INTRAOCULAR GAS INJECTOR - A gas mixture apparatus includes a measurement control system, an activation system, a pressurized chamber with one or more gases, and a mixing chamber. The apparatus can also include additional pressure regulation control systems. The gas mixture apparatus can be used to introduce and automatically perform the steps to achieve a desired concentration of the one or more gases contained in the pressurized chamber. The gas mixture apparatus can include the pressurized chamber within the apparatus itself such that no external devices are necessary for introducing the one or more gases into the mixing chamber. | 12-26-2013 |
20130345619 | INTRAOCULAR GAS INJECTOR - A gas mixture apparatus includes a measurement control system, an activation system, a pressurized chamber with one or more gases, and a mixing chamber. The apparatus can also include additional pressure regulation control systems. The gas mixture apparatus can be used to introduce and automatically perform the steps to achieve a desired concentration of the one or more gases contained in the pressurized chamber. The gas mixture apparatus can include the pressurized chamber within the apparatus itself such that no external devices are necessary for introducing the one or more gases into the mixing chamber. | 12-26-2013 |
20130345620 | PLASMA-ASSISTED SKIN TREATMENT - The present disclosure provides a variety of systems, techniques and machine readable programs for using plasmas to treat different skin conditions as well as other conditions, such as tumors, bacterial infections and the like. | 12-26-2013 |
20140012184 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SELF-VENTING ENDOSCOPIC BIOMATERIAL APPLICATOR - The present invention will provide an endoscopic biomaterial applicator used during laparoscopic surgical procedures that utilizes pressurized gas to facilitate the spray application of a biomaterial while safely and automatically venting the additional volume of gas introduced into the abdominal cavity by endoscopic biomaterial applicator. This is accomplished utilizing a manifold, a plurality of channels, an elongated housing, a spray tip, a cannula gasket, and a gas release valve. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012185 | SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING OXYGEN CARRIER, OXYGENATION DEVICE FOR OXYGEN CARRIER, AND HOUSING FOR OXYGEN CARRIER - A system for delivering an oxygen carrier, whereby a deoxygenated oxygen carrier can be oxygenated and efficiently delivered to an ischemic tissue, an oxygenation device for an oxygen carrier, and a housing for an oxygen carrier. A system for delivering an oxygen carrier, the system including: a housing in which a hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier is housed in a deoxygenated state; an oxygenation part for oxygenating the deoxygenated oxygen carrier; and a long element which can be inserted into a living organism and can release the oxygenated oxygen carrier through a lumen that is formed inside thereof. | 01-09-2014 |
20140046247 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATHING METHOD AND GAS MIST PRESSURE BATHING SYSTEM - Provided are a gas mist pressure bathing method and a gas mist pressure bathing system that improve the efficiency of absorbing a gas mist from the skin and mucous membranes of a living body. The gas mist pressure bathing method is provided with a first step, a second step and a third step. The first step involves supplying a gas mist and gas for a predetermined time to at least a first cover | 02-13-2014 |
20140081197 | SURGICAL PRESSURIZATION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A system for selectively pressurizing ventricles, atria, and the aorta of a subject is disclosed. The surgical pressunzation system has a gas container, a fluid container, and a surgical pressurization device. The gas container and the fluid container are in fluid communication with the surgical pressurization device. The gas container contains a pressurized gas, and the fluid container contains an irrigation fluid. The surgical pressurization device has a housing and a delivery conduit in fluid communication with the housing. The delivery conduit selectively delivers both the pressurized gas and the irrigation fluid into the ventricles, atria, and the aorta of the subject. A controller is used to control the flow of the pressurized gas and the irrigation fluid to the delivery conduit. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081198 | HIGH SHEAR APPLICATION IN MEDICAL THERAPY - In this disclosure, a method is described wherein the method comprises mixing a therapeutic gas or a therapeutic liquid or a combination thereof and a liquid carrier in a high shear device to produce a dispersion; and administering the produced dispersion intravenously to a patient; wherein the produced dispersion contains nanobubbles of the therapeutic gas or droplets of the therapeutic liquid with a mean diameter of less than about 1.5 μm. In this disclosure, a system is also described wherein the system comprises a therapeutic gas source or a therapeutic liquid source or a combination thereof; a liquid carrier source; a high shear device (HSD) having an inlet, an outlet, at least one rotor, and at least one stator separated by a shear gap; and a pump configured to control the flow rate and residence time of a fluid passing through the high shear device. | 03-20-2014 |
20140088490 | Methods of Treatment with Nitric Oxide at Pressures Greater Than One Atmosphere - The present invention provides methods of treatment by delivering nitric oxide at a pressure greater than 1 atmosphere (atm) to a subject in need thereof. Thus, the present invention provides an improved method of treating the skin surface of a subject, and below the skin surface of a subject. | 03-27-2014 |
20140094737 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATHING METHOD AND GAS MIST PRESSURE BATHING SYSTEM - Provided are a gas mist pressure bathing method and a gas mist pressure bathing system that improve the efficiency of absorbing a gas mist from the skin and mucous membranes of a living body. The gas mist pressure bathing method is provided with a first step, a second step and a third step. The first step involves supplying a gas mist for a predetermined time to at least a first cover | 04-03-2014 |
20140107562 | OXYGEN DIFFUSIVE WOUND DRESSINGS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE - Oxygen diffusive wound dressings and methods of manufacturing and use are described herein. The wound dressing may generally provide a ready supply of oxygen to a wound being treated via one or more oxygen conduits which are designed to pass oxygen from ambient air or other oxygen reservoirs into proximity to the wound, and may also provide for exudate removal through transecting channels in fluid communication with both the wound surface and a hydrophilic absorbent material. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107563 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATHING SYSTEM - A gas mist pressure bathing system, which integrates a gas introduction part for increasing the supply pressure of a gas mist with a gas mist generator and enables the structure to be simplified and costs to be reduced, is provided. The gas mist pressure bathing system is provided with a gas supply means ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140142495 | SURGICAL DEVICE FOR USE IN LAPAROSCOPY - The invention relates to a device ( | 05-22-2014 |
20140163456 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SUBSTANCES WITH SUPERSATURATED GAS, TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY DEVICE THEREOF, AND USES THEREOF - The present specification disclosed a noninvasive transdermal delivery device that relates generally to a handheld mechanical apparatus for noninvasive transdermal administration of gas, small to large water-soluble (hydrophilic) pharmaceutical agents, vitamins, and other therapeutic agents. Components of such delivery devices, methods of producing a substance comprising a supersaturated amount of a dissolved gas, as well as, methods of administering a therapeutic agent using such delivery devices and methods of treating a disease or condition using such delivery devices are also disclosed. | 06-12-2014 |
20140180198 | Fail-safe insufflators - A fail-safe insufflation device having a thermal cutoff for interrupting power to an electrical heater to prevent overheating of insufflation gas wherein the thermal cutoff operates independent of a temperature control system to provide electrical shutdown of an electrical heater in response to a hostile temperature condition of the insufflation gas or a hostile temperature condition proximate the electrical heater. | 06-26-2014 |
20140188038 | TROCAR ASSEMBLY WITH PNEUMATIC SEALING - A trocar for use in a minimally invasive surgical procedure includes an elongated body, nozzle means and means for delivering a pressurized flow of fluid to the nozzle means. The elongated body has a generally tubular configuration with coaxially arranged inner and outer walls and longitudinally opposed proximal and distal end portions, with the inner wall defining a lumen to accommodate passage of an instrument therethrough. The nozzle means is operatively associated with the inner wall of the body for directing pressurized fluid into the lumen to develop a pressure differential in an area within a region extending from a location adjacent a distal end portion of the lumen to a location adjacent a proximal end portion of the lumen, to form a fluid seal around an instrument passing therethrough. | 07-03-2014 |
20140207053 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PLASMA TREATMENT OF SURFACES AND USE OF A DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for the plasma treatment of surfaces ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140236073 | NITRIC OXIDE THERAPIES - A method for delivering nitric oxide therapy to a subject can include administering a composition including a nitric-oxide releasing agent and silica to the subject and releasing a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide from the composition. | 08-21-2014 |
20140257174 | APPLICATOR AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING A FLUID AND A PARTICULATE - An applicator and method for dispensing a stream of a particulate and a fluid from a cannula and a mixing tip. The mixing tip includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a mixing channel extending therebetween. A fin is positioned within the housing and extends along at least a portion of the mixing channel. The fin spirals about the mixing channel from the inlet toward the outlet for mixing and distributing the particulate generally uniformly within the fluid. The stream is directed into the mixing channel of the mixing tip and spiraled along the fin within the mixing channel. The spiraling increases turbulence and mixes the stream into a mixed stream of particulate and fluid. The mixed stream is discharged from the mixing tip for being dispensed onto an anatomical site. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257175 | WOUND CARE AND INFUSION METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING A THERMALLY-TREATED THERAPEUTIC AGENT - A combination therapy pad that includes a first layer and a second layer operatively coupled to the first layer. A fiber-optic array is disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A third layer is operatively coupled to the first layer. The third layer includes a vacuum tube in fluid communication with a vacuum source and a therapeutic fluid tube in fluid communication with a therapeutic fluid source. The third layer provides at least one of vacuum therapy and therapeutic fluid treatment to a wound area. | 09-11-2014 |
20140303549 | Plasma Directed Electron Beam Wound Care System Apparatus and Method - A plasma generating device that utilizes a cold plasma to contain and direct a stream of electrons with a hand held nozzle to enhance healing of wounds and skin surface abnormalities, and to kill pathogens on skin surfaces in humans and animals wounds, abnormalities and pathogens. | 10-09-2014 |
20140309583 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED GAS RECIRCULATION IN SURGICAL TROCARS WITH PNEUMATIC SEALING - Systems for insufflation and recirculation of insufflation fluid in a surgical procedure include a control unit having a fluid pump, a supply conduit, a return fluid conduit and a pressure-controlled valve. The pressure-controlled valve is in fluid communication with an insufflation gas supply, the supply conduit and the return conduit and is adapted and configured to respond to pressure control signals to adjust position and thereby system flow parameters, to reduce entrainment of air from the surrounding environment, and to increase the concentration of insufflation gas in an operative space, and/or to reduce an overpressure condition in the operative space. | 10-16-2014 |
20140336565 | Personal Care Vaporizer Device for the Eye Area of the Face - A Personal Care Vaporizer Device for the Eye Area of the Face. A treatment chamber formed within the device will encircle the user's eyes and surrounding facial area when the device is positioned over the eye area of the face. A soft gel eyemask element provides maximum comfort for the wearer during treatment. The device introduces therapeutic mist or vapor into the treatment chamber. The mist/vapor is generated from an internal reservoir containing plain water or water mixed with other therapeutic additives. An onboard blower can control the flow rate of the mist/vapor into the treatment chamber. One or more onboard heating elements within the device provide direct heat to the treatment chamber wall(s), and/or to heat the mist/vapor prior to its being introduced into the treatment chamber. Onboard vibration generators apply soothing massaging motion to the user's face when activated. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336566 | FLUID-INJECTION SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL USE IN THE VASCULAR SYSTEM OF A PATIENT - A system which can be used for injecting liquids as well as gases, and includes at least: one pipe for inputting gas into the system, with a device controlling the pressure of the input gas; a gas-injection device for adjusting a flow of gas to be supplied to a patient, at a predetermined pressure and with at least one flow sensor that determines the exact amount of gas supplied to the patient; a kit for administering gas to the patient; and at least one catheter or needle that can be connected to the administration kit and to the patient, with a bleed device arranged between the administration kit and the injection device. | 11-13-2014 |
20140343484 | CONTAINER FOR THE GENERATION OF THERAPEUTIC MICROFOAM - A device containing sclerosant liquid for use in the treatment of blood vessels comprises an aerosol valve housing ( | 11-20-2014 |
20140371666 | AIR GAP FOR SUPPORTING CELLS - Apparatus is provided, including a housing configured for insertion into a body of a subject; at least one oxygen reservoir disposed within the housing; and at least one layer of transplanted cells, disposed within the housing; and gaseous oxygen disposed within the at least one oxygen reservoir. Other embodiments are also described. | 12-18-2014 |
20150011931 | Gas conditioning trocars - A gas conditioning trocar having a chamber for heating and hydrating an unconditioned insufflation gas prior to injecting a conditioned insufflation gas into a body cavity during a medical procedure and a port through which surgical instruments can pass into a body cavity without inhibiting the flow of insufflation gas during the medical procedure. | 01-08-2015 |
20150057600 | INSUFFLATION SYSTEM - An aerosol generator is positioned adjacent to a patient as an attachment to a trocar. The trocar has an entry port for insufflation gas. Aerosol generated by a vibrating element is entrained in the insufflation gas and the mixture is delivered through the trocar. The aerosol may contain a medicament. The trocar may be a conventional trocar. Such trocars are typically used for a camera. The delivery of the aerosolized medicament can occur at the start of the procedure and be delivered in bolus. At the start of the procedure, the peritoneum is being inflated by means of the flow of insufflator gas. This gas flow will help to entrain the aerosolized medicament to the pneumoperitoneum regions. The surgeon can temporarily remove the camera from the trocar port to facilitate insertion and positioning of the aerosolizing unit. | 02-26-2015 |
20150112245 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR SELECTIVE CELL LYSIS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A device for generating microbubbles in a gas and liquid mixture and injection device, the device comprising: a housing defining a mixing chamber; means for mixing solution contained in the mixing chamber to generate microbubbles in the solution; a needle array removably attached to the housing and in fluid connection with the mixing chamber, the needle array including at least one needle; and at least one pressure sensor for measuring tissue apposition pressure, the pressure sensor being mounted on one of the housing and the needle array. | 04-23-2015 |
20150141904 | COMPRESSED GAS MOTOR FOR OPERATION OF A LAVAGE SYSTEM - A compressed gas motor and methods comprise a working plunger and a control plunger arranged in the internal space between the working plunger and a closed rear side such as to be mobile in linear direction. The control plunger, in a first position, covers a gas outlet opening and does not cover the gas inlet opening and, in a second position, covers the gas inlet opening and does not cover the gas outlet opening. The control plunger is supported as in a bearing such as to be mobile with respect to the working plunger, and a catch element is arranged on said working plunger and/or control plunger and pulls the control plunger in the direction of the working plunger, at a first distance, when the working plunger moves away from the control plunger, as well as a lavage system comprising said compressed gas motor. | 05-21-2015 |
20150141905 | CATHETER FOR INFUSION OF A CARDIOVASCULAR FLUID - Catheters for infusion of cardiovascular fluids into blood are disclosed. The cardiovascular fluid may, for example, comprise water highly supersaturated with a gas such as oxygen. Each catheter comprises one or more capillary tubings (or capillaries) through which a cardiovascular fluid flows. The distal end of each capillary is mounted (e.g., potted) preferably flush with an external surface of a catheter sidewall, while the proximal end of each capillary is in fluid communication with a cardiovascular fluid flowing through the lumen of the catheter. The combination of the catheter shape and the orientation of the distal end of each capillary relative to the longitudinal axis of the catheter provides control over the mixing pattern of the cardiovascular fluid with blood flowing within a vascular space such as an aorta. | 05-21-2015 |
20150141906 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO DECREASE TISSUE TRAUMA DURING SURGERY - Methods and devices are disclosed to reduce the tissue trauma that occurs when a physician retracts or otherwise deforms a patient's tissues for surgery or other medical procedures. In one part, methods and devices are disclosed for cooling the tissue around the incision. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed that elute drugs into the tissues of the tissue margin. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed to engage tissues during retraction to cushion, to sense tissue state, and to modulate tissue state. | 05-21-2015 |
20150290364 | MULTI-MODAL WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUS - The wound treatment apparatus combines an internal negative pressure (vacuum) pump and an internal positive pressure (compressor) pump connectable to an external oxygen supply for providing both negative pressure wound therapy and hyperbaric oxygen wound therapy to a wound site. The apparatus also includes a user interface operatively connected to an electronic controller that monitors and actuates the vacuum and compressor pumps. The user interface and controller enables the apparatus to provide multiple modes of operation and the ability to selectively change between negative pressure therapy operational modes and hyperbaric oxygen operational modes. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290387 | DEVICE FOR IRRIGATION AND INSUFFLATION WITH BLOOD PRESSURE DEPENDENT PRESSURE CONTROL - A device for irrigation and/or insufflation during endoscopic surgery/procedures in a body cavity, comprising a first fluid pump device to deliver fluid to the body cvity, a second fluid pump device to move fluid from the body cavity, a control unit connected to the first and/or second fluid pump device, a blood pressure measuring device, wherein the control unit to derives a control signal based on a signal from the blood pressure measuring device, and sends the control signal to the first fluid and/or second fluid pump device, wherein the control signal is derived by processing the signal from the blood pressure measuring device using a correlation factor in the device, dependent on the relationship between a blood pressure measurement signal, and a perfusion pressure of the body cavity, wherein the first and/or second fluid pump device controls the pressure in the body cavity based on the control unit's control signal. | 10-15-2015 |
20150335832 | APPARATUS USED FOR THE HUMIDIFICATION OF GASES IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES - This invention relates to apparatus used to alter the temperature and humidity of gases. The apparatus of the present invention comprises an insufflator, humidifier and transportation means connected to delivery means to deliver humidified and heated gases to a body cavity prior to and during a medical procedure. In one form of the present invention the insufflator and humidifier are contained in the one housing, while in another form the humidifier is located proximal and external to the insufflator. The transportation means that delivers the humidified gases to the body cavity comprises a flexible tubing having located within, throughout or around it heating means. The heating means may be a heat conductive wire, a ribbon of PTC material, or a conducting wire extruded into the walls of tubing, where the tubing may be made from a PTC material or flexible plastics. | 11-26-2015 |
20150343190 | METHOD OF OXYGEN SATURATION FOR WOUND TREATMENT - A method of administering oxygen to a body site comprising: providing an aqueous solution having a dissolved oxygen level of 18 mg/L or greater; containing the aqueous solution in a receptacle suitable for at least partially submerging a portion of a body part; applying the aqueous solution to the body part for a period of time allowing for oxygen transfer between the aqueous solution and at least some of the tissue over the body part. | 12-03-2015 |
20150352300 | device for gas heating and humidification by means of magnetic induction for laparoscopy - The present invention relates to a device for heating and humidifying gas for laparoscopy by means of magnetic induction. | 12-10-2015 |
20150374822 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE ENHANCED DELIVERY OF THE PHYSIOLOGIC AGENTS TO TISSUE SURFACES - Apparatus and methods deliver physiologically active agents in the presence of adjuvant gases. The adjuvant gases can enhance the effectiveness of the drug, lower the dosage of drug or concentration of drug necessary to achieve a therapeutic result, or both. Exemplary adjuvant gases include carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, nitrous oxide, and dilute acid gases. | 12-31-2015 |
20160001052 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR TREATING CANCER AND METHOD FOR TREATING CANCER USING A COMBINATION THERAPY - A combination therapy for treating cancer including a DNA damaging agent deliverable to cancer cells and operatively arranged to activate only under a low oxygen condition and a non-thermal plasma deliverable to cancer cells. The non-thermal plasma and the DNA damaging agent individually and in conjunction promote cell toxicity. | 01-07-2016 |
20160015739 | USING AQUEOUS OXYGENATION TO IMPROVE ANIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS - Dispersing gas in a liquid provides a mixture of saturated, supersaturated or hypersaturated solution to provide a suspension of bubbles containing gas therein into which animal tissue is immersed for health or wellness treatment. A two-phase mixture is provided with dissolved gas as a suspension of microbubbles. Methods for making, maintaining, and using the two-phase mixture are provided. Gas molecules may be introduced into a liquid at high velocity under elevated pressure to form a supersaturated solution that retains the gas, preferably oxygen, in solution when exposed to ambient conditions. | 01-21-2016 |
20160030760 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE USING LOW-PRESSUE PLASMA - The invention relates to apparatus for treating biological tissue (G) using a low-pressure plasma with
| 02-04-2016 |
20160038693 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISCHARGING A REACTIVE LIQUID - A device and method for dispensing a liquid with a gas includes an instrument having a cannula and a low-pressure tip. The low-pressure tip includes a tip housing that at least partially defines a high pressure chamber. A distal wall of the tip housing includes an aperture in fluid communication with the high pressure chamber. The low-pressure tip also includes a tube and a gas flow channel. The tube fluidly communicates liquid at a relatively low pressure from the cannula through the first aperture. The gas flow channel fluidly communicates gas from the cannula at a relatively high pressure and to the high pressure chamber for discharge from the aperture. The tube and aperture are adapted to dispense the liquid and the gas in order to create a low pressure zone distal of the tube to dispense droplets of the liquid. | 02-11-2016 |
20160051736 | WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUS - A bandage has a first sheet overlying a wound and located adjacent to it and a top sheet overlying the first sheet. The first sheet has a plurality of discrete passageways overlying the wound and adapted to communicate negative pressure established by a negative pressure source to the wound. | 02-25-2016 |
20160074579 | ADDITION TO A MEDICAL APPLICATOR - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to an addition to a medical applicator in general and in particular to an addition to a medical applicator for applying on a surface a curable liquid substance having multi components. | 03-17-2016 |
20160074617 | Aerostasis in Pulmonary Surgery - A device for use in pulmonary surgery is presented. The device includes a dispensing apparatus | 03-17-2016 |
20160082238 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING TISSUE OXYGENATION FOR WOUND HEALING AND PROMOTING TISSUE VIABILITY - A wound treatment system includes a housing. A processor is located in the housing. A pressure monitoring system is coupled to the processor. A power delivery system is located in the housing and coupled to the processor. An oxygen concentrator is located in the housing and coupled to the power delivery system. The oxygen concentrator includes a plurality of oxygen outlets. The processor is configured to receive pressure information from the pressure monitoring system that is indicative of a pressure in a restricted airflow enclosure provided by a dressing and located adjacent a wound site; and use the pressure information to control the power provided from the power delivery system to the oxygen concentrator in order to control an oxygen flow created by the oxygen concentrator and provided through one of the plurality of oxygen outlets to the restricted airflow enclosure. | 03-24-2016 |
20160089487 | Methods and Devices for Controlling Biologic Microenvironments - A microenvironment of a biological body is controlled, and more particularly, is measured, changed, and monitored with respect to temperature, pH level, moisture and other tissue parameters of a region of the body while, optionally, administering a therapeutic agent to that region. | 03-31-2016 |
20160106993 | Harmonic Cold Plasma Devices and Associated Methods - A nozzle for attachment to a cold plasma device configured to maintain delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can have many different shaped apertures to support different applications requiring different shaped cold plasma plumes. Use of a disc of foam material within a nozzle can expand the size of aperture of a nozzle while maintaining delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can be an elongated cannula tube for internal delivery of a cold plasma treatment. The cannula tube can provide an aperture at its distal end or one or more apertures along its length. A shroud can partially enclose the distal aperture of the nozzle. A sterile sleeve can be used in conjunction with a nozzle to provide a sterile means of attachment and operation of the nozzle with a cold plasma device. In addition, various shaped apertures may be deployed to provide selective targeting of the cold plasma to a treatment area, while shielding other biological structures from cold plasma exposure. Such apertures also provide an opportunity for manual manipulation of tissues in the treatment area prior to or during cold plasma treatment. | 04-21-2016 |
20160144159 | CARBON DIOXIDE ADMINISTERING APPARATUS - A carbon dioxide administering apparatus to administer carbon dioxide to a part of the human skin that has an almost sealed Space ( | 05-26-2016 |
20160151411 | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING GAS FOR TRANSDERMAL ABSORPTION, METHOD FOR PREPARING GAS FOR TRANSDERMAL ABSORPTION, AND GAS FOR TRANSDERMAL ABSORPTION | 06-02-2016 |
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