02nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 27 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140012106 | STRETCHABLE CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION - A stretchable electronic circuit that includes a stretchable base substrate having a plurality of stretchable conductors formed onto a surface thereof, with both the stretchable base substrate and conductors being bendable together about two orthogonal axes. The stretchable circuit also includes a stretchable sensor layer attached to the base substrate with a cavity formed therein which has a contact point exposing one of the plurality of stretchable conductors. The stretchable electronic circuit further includes a surface mount device (SMD) package with a conductor contact protrusion installed into the cavity, and wherein a substantially constant electrical connection is established between the conductor contact protrusion and the stretchable conductor at the contact point by tensile forces interacting between the stretchable base substrate and the stretchable sensor layer. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012107 | PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR WITH A TAIL - An exemplary sensor includes a sensor pad defining a plurality of openings and a circuit board. The circuit board is at least partially disposed in the sensor pad and has a light source configured to generate near-infrared light and a light detector configured to receive near-infrared light. The light source and the light detector are each aligned with one of the openings of the sensor pad so that near-infrared light generated by the light source can travel through a part of a patient's body to the light detector and the near-infrared light received by the light detector indicates oxygen saturation of the part of the patient's body through which the light travelled. The circuit board further includes an integrally formed tail at least partially disposed in the sensor pad. Additionally, the sensor pad includes an overlay disposed on the tail. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012108 | ANGIOSOME-BASED PERFUSION MONITORING SYSTEM - A compression device includes at least one pressurizable bladder to substantially occlude blood flow into skin capillary beds adjacent to the at least one pressurizable bladder, and a plurality of perfusion sensors. In operation a first-angiosome sensor detects the perfusion parameter of a skin capillary bed in a first angiosome of the limb, and a second-angiosome sensor detects the perfusion parameter of a skin capillary bed in a second angiosome of the limb that is different from the first angiosome. A control circuit maps sensor signals from the first-angiosome sensor to the first angiosome or a first artery of the limb, and maps sensor signals from the second-angiosome sensor to the second angiosome or a second artery of the limb different from the first artery of the limb. For each perfusion sensor, the control circuit determines whether the received sensor signals are indicative of peripheral artery disease. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012109 | CONSISTENT SIGNAL SELECTION BY SIGNAL SEGMENT SELECTION TECHNIQUES - According to embodiments, techniques for selecting a consistent part of a signal, including a photoplethysmograph (PPG) signal, are disclosed. A pulse oximetry system including a sensor or probe may be used to obtain a PPG signal from a subject. Signal peaks may be identified in the PPG signal. Characteristics of the signal peaks, including the amplitude levels of the signal peaks and/or the time-distance between the signal peaks may be used to determine if the PPG signal is consistent. In an embodiment, signal peaks are processed based on a consistency metric, and the processed signal peaks are compared to the consistency metric to determine if the PPG signal is consistent. If the PPG signal is determined to be consistent, the PPG signal may be further analyzed to determine an underlying signal parameter, including, for example, a patient respiration rate. If the PPG signal is determined to be inconsistent, the inconsistent portion of the signal may be removed from the overall signal or otherwise transformed. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012110 | PROCESSING AND DETECTING BASELINE CHANGES IN SIGNALS - Systems and methods for detecting the occurrence of events from a signal are provided. A signal processing system may analyze baseline changes and changes in signal characteristics to detect events from a signal. The system may also detect events by analyzing energy parameters and artifacts in a scalogram of the signal. Further, the system may detect events by analyzing both the signal and its corresponding scalogram. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012111 | IMPLANTABLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING A CONTRA-ICTAL CONDITION IN A SUBJECT - Systems and methods of monitoring a subject's neurological condition are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of analyzing a physiological signal (such as an EEG) from a subject to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition; and if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, providing an indication (e.g., to the subject and/or to a caregiver) that the subject is in the contra-ictal condition. The systems and methods may utilize a minimally invasive, leadless device to monitor the subject's condition. In some embodiments, if the subject is in a pro-ictal condition, the method includes the step of providing an indication (such as a red light) that the subject is in the pro-ictal condition. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012112 | ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, PROCESSOR DEVICE THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - An electronic endoscope has normal and high-sensitivity image sensors. In a special mode for imaging an oxygen saturation level of blood, one of the normal and high-sensitivity image sensors is selected in accordance with a reflected light amount of special illumination light. When the normal image sensor is selected, the normal image sensor captures an image under irradiation with the special illumination light and outputs a second normal-sensor image. When an average pixel value of the second normal-sensor image is less than a first sensor selection threshold value, the use of the high-sensitivity image sensor is started. When the high-sensitivity image sensor is selected, the high-sensitivity image sensor captures an image under irradiation with the special illumination light and outputs a high-sensitivity-sensor image. When the average pixel value of the high-sensitivity-sensor image is more than a second sensor selection threshold value, the use of the high-sensitivity image sensor is stopped. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012113 | ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, PROCESSOR DEVICE THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - In a special mode for imaging an oxygen saturation level of blood, an internal body portion is imaged under irradiation with special illumination light. A light amount evaluation section judges based on an obtained image whether or not a reflected light amount of the special illumination light is adequate for calculating the oxygen saturation level. When the reflected light amount is judged to be adequate, a normal image sensor captures an image under irradiation with the special illumination light. When the reflected light amount is judged to be low, a high-sensitivity image sensor is used. In using the high-sensitivity image sensor, a binning process is applied to an image signal in accordance with the reflected light amount of the special illumination light, in order to further sensitize the image signal. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012114 | Monitoring of Fluid Content - This application describes methods and apparatus for monitoring of fluid content that are suitable for in-situ, real time and/or continuous monitoring, especially of bodily fluids and in particular the content of sweat. The application also describes fabrication of such an apparatus. The apparatus comprises a multilayer structure comprising at least two electrode layers for detection of fluid content separated by at least one insulating layer. The multilayer structure defines at least one flow channel which provides a flow path for continuous flow of fluid in use, and the electrode layers form part of the sidewall of the flow channel(s). The flow channel(s) may run in a direction substantially perpendicular to the layers. The electrode layers may employ electrochemical detection and may comprise a reference electrode and an ion-sensitive electrode. The apparatus may be fabricated using various printing or deposition techniques. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012115 | PLASMA DEPOSITED ADHESION PROMOTER LAYERS FOR USE WITH ANALYTE SENSORS - Embodiments of the invention provide methods and materials for making analyte sensors having a plurality of layered elements such as amperometric glucose sensors that are used by diabetic individuals to monitor blood sugar concentrations. Embodiments of the invention utilize plasma deposition technologies to form thin films of adhesion promoting compositions useful in such sensors. Sensors that incorporate the thin film compositions formed by these processes exhibit a number of desirable characteristics. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012116 | LIVING ORGANISM INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE - Provided is a living organism information measurement device which users can easily and reliably operate. A living organism information measurement device for acquiring living organism information and generating measurement data relating to the information is provided with a device body, and a panel detachably attached to the device body. The device body comprises a control unit which executes a plurality of functions of the device body, a living organism information measurement unit which is connected to the control unit and generates the measurement data, and a first communication unit connected to the control unit. The panel comprises a second communication unit including a memory storing predetermined information. When the panel is attached to the device body, the first communication unit receives the predetermined information from the second communication unit. The control unit selects and executes a function corresponding to the received predetermined information among the plurality of functions. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012117 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEVERAGING SMARTPHONE FEATURES IN CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING - The present embodiments harness a wide variety of capabilities of modern smartphones, and combine these capabilities with information from a continuous glucose monitor to provide diabetics and related people with more information than the continuous glucose monitor can provide by itself. The increased information provides the diabetic with an increased likelihood of good diabetes management for better health. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012118 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEVERAGING SMARTPHONE FEATURES IN CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING - The present embodiments harness a wide variety of capabilities of modern smartphones, and combine these capabilities with information from a continuous glucose monitor to provide diabetics and related people with more information than the continuous glucose monitor can provide by itself. The increased information provides the diabetic with an increased likelihood of good diabetes management for better health. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012119 | SKIN ADHESIVE TEMPLATE - A template sheet is provided for use in the application of a medical grade adhesive to the skin of a user. In one preferred embodiment, the template is fabricated of a flexible plastic material having one or more openings in the sheet and marker openings are provided about the periphery of the one or more openings and through which the skin can be marked with a marking implement. By use of such markers on the skin, the template can be removed after placing the markings on the skin so that adhesive can be applied to the skin within the marked area without need for the template to remain in place during adhesive application. Alternatively, the template may be employed as a mask and the skin adhesive may be applied to the skin while the template is appropriately positioned on the skin of the user. The template may optionally include a strap or belt by which the template can be held in place on a user's body while adhesive is being applied and without requiring the use of the user's hand to hold the template in place. As a further alternative, the template sheet can have adhesive on one or more defined areas of the sheet. After adherence of the adhesive to the skin of a user, the template sheet can be removed to leave the adhesive in place. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012120 | HEMOSTASIS SENSOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An apparatus and method for capturing sensor readings relating to one or more blood flow attributes of a patient at or around a puncture site when the patient is being subjected to hemostasis process by a health care provider. A wide range of different sensor technologies and component configurations can be utilized. The apparatus can operate as a fully stand-alone device, a fully integrated component of a hemostasis treatment tool, or any configuration between the two polar extremes of integration/stand-alone. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012121 | CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR GENERATING CURRENTS AND THE APPLICATION THEREOF - Electronic circuit arrangements for generating at least two different constant currents at a load resistor, including a bridge circuit (especially an H bridge=H bridge circuit) having at least (in the case of an H bridge, precisely) four legs, and switching elements and a bridge branch between the legs, in which the load resistor is inserted, and at least two current sources which are connected to the legs of the bridge circuit in such a manner that it provides for current via one of the legs through the bridge branch and through a leg, connected to the other end of the bridge branch, with a corresponding switch position, the at least two current sources being adjustable if desired. The use of the circuit arrangement for generating such stimulation currents and corresponding procedures currents and methods. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012122 | IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR SYSTEM BIOSENSOR WITH GROWN CAPILLARY BEDS AND USES THEREOF - An implantable biocompatible biosensor is described herein. The biosensor includes a chip layer including a plurality of holes fabricated vertically there through, a power source, one or more sensors on the chip layer and coupled to the power source and a hydrogel matrix including one or more angiogenesis stimulating factors in contact with the chip layer. The stimulating factors stimulate growth of organic material through the plurality of holes when the biosensor is implanted in a subject. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012123 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES - The invention relates to a device comprising a number of electrode assemblies ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140012124 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ANOMALOUS CHANNEL IN AN OPTOACOUSTIC IMAGING SYSTEM - Described is system and method for detecting anomalous channels in an optoacoustic imaging system in which transducer elements are acoustically coupled with a portion of the surface of a volume of tissue and a pulse of light is directed onto an area of the surface, the pulse imparting less than a predetermined fluence upon the surface. A sinogram is recorded by sampling transducers acoustically coupled with the surface of the volume for a predetermined period of time after the pulse of light to record data reflecting the optoacoustic response of the volume of tissue to the pulse, the samples for each transducer corresponding to a channel. The sinogram is analyzed for the presence of one or more anomalous channels, and the sinogram samples corresponding with the anomalous channels are modified to reduce the affect of the anomalous channel on an image reconstructed from the sinogram. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012125 | PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING DEVICES AND METHODS OF IMAGING - A photoacoustic medical imaging device may include a substrate, an array of ultrasonic transducers on the substrate, at least one groove etched on the substrate, at least one optical fiber, and at least one facet. Each optical fiber is disposed in one of the grooves. Each facet is etched in one of the grooves and coated with a layer of metal having high infrared reflectivity. Each optical fiber is configured to guide infrared light from a light source through the fiber and toward the respective facet. The facet is configured to reflect the infrared light toward a target. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012126 | ELASTOGRAPHY METHOD, AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING AN ELASTOGRAPHY METHOD - In a methods for elastography in a defined region of an examined person, a radio-frequency pulse is radiated to manipulate a transverse magnetization in the defined region and at least one additional radio-frequency pulse with a spatial selectivity of the amplitude is radiated to generate shear waves in the defined region. A magnetic resonance signal from the defined region is detected and a determination of a value describing the tissue elasticity in the defined region is made based on the magnetic resonance signal. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012127 | HEARING PROTECTION APPARATUS AS WELL AS A MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING THE HEARING PROTECTION APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR DETECTING MOVEMENT OF A PATIENT'S HEAD - A hearing protection apparatus includes a first ear coupling unit, which is designed for positioning on a first ear of a user, a second ear coupling unit, which is designed for positioning on a second ear of the user, and a sound protection for at least partial shielding of sound waves, wherein the hearing protection apparatus has at least one motion sensor unit. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012128 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING A TRANSFER PLATE AND A MAGNETIC RESONANCE DEVICE HAVING THE PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - A patient support apparatus includes a base unit, a reclining couch relative to the base unit, a transfer plate which can be fixed on the reclining couch and a signal transmission unit for data transmission and/or a signal transmission purposes between the transfer plate and the reclining couch. The signal transmission unit includes an inductive coupling unit. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012129 | Field cycling method for magnetic resonance - An NMR experiment on hyperpolarizable magnetic nuclei of substrate molecules in a living human or animal body, involves polarizing the substrate molecules by non-hydrogenating para-hydrogen induced polarization (=NH-PHIP) into a singlet/pseudo singlet state in low magnetic field and injecting the substrate molecules into the living body, the body or a part thereof being previously located inside a magnet at low magnetic field. The magnet is switched on to high magnetic field, and in at least part of the substrate molecules, the singlet state/pseudo singlet state is converted into observable magnetisation. An MRI or MRS measurement is carried out with the living body or the part thereof, collecting data from the substrate molecules. The NMR experiment is well applicable on hyperpolarized nuclei within a patient, with reduced losses of magnetization due to relaxation processes. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012130 | Flexible Circuit Sheet - A surgical instrument is disclosed having an elongated body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. The body portion is formed from a plastically deformable material such that the body portion can be bent between the proximal and distal ends from a first configuration to a second bent configuration and maintains the bent configuration. A flexible circuit having at least a pair of lead wires disposed around the body portion. The pair of lead wires are configured to conform to the bent configuration of the body portion such that they do not break during bending of the body portion. A tracking device adapted to cooperate with a navigation system to track the distal end of the instrument is coupled to the flexible circuit. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012131 | Method And Apparatus To Optimize Electrode Placement For Neurological Stimulation - A method and apparatus can be used to guide or navigate an instrument relative to a body. Various types of information can be used to assist in the navigation, such as MRI data, diffusion tensor image data, and the like. The information can assist in identifying the portions of the body. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012132 | HEATING/SENSING CATHETER APPRATUS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE APPLICATIONS - Catheter apparatus comprises a coaxial cable having proximal and distal ends. The cable includes a hollow center conductor, an outer conductor and an electrically insulating layer between the conductors. An antenna is at the distal end of the cable, and a diplexer is connected to the cable, the diplexer including a transmit path for connecting the antenna to a transmitter which transmits first frequency signals and a receive path for connecting the antenna to a receiver which detects second frequency signals the diplexer isolating the signals on the two paths from one another. A transmission line connects the cable to the diplexer, the transmission line having a segment with a tubular inner conductor one end of which is connected to the center conductor and a second end of which is adapted for connection to a coolant source, the center and inner conductors forming a continuous coolant pathway. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012133 | METHOD AND/OR APPARATUS FOR MEASURING RENAL DENERVATION EFFECTIVENESS - The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to methods and/or apparatus for measuring the effectiveness of a renal denervation treatment. In some embodiments, a method for determining effectiveness of the denervation treatment comprises tracking at least one of arterial wall movement, arterial blood flow rate, arterial blood flow velocity, blood pressure and arterial diameter at one or more selected locations in the renal artery over time, and assessing the effectiveness of said renal denervation treatment according to results obtained by tracking. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012134 | System and Method for Characterizing Vascular Tissue - A system and method is provided for using ultrasound data backscattered from vascular tissue to estimate the transfer function of a catheter and/or substantially synchronizing the acquisition of blood-vessel data to an identifiable portion of heartbeat data. The backscattered ultrasound data is used, together with an algorithm, to estimate at least one transfer function. The transfer function(s) can then be used (at least in a preferred embodiment) to calculate response data for the vascular tissue (i.e., the tissue component of the backscattered ultrasound data). The response data and histology data are then used to characterize at least a portion of the vascular tissue (e.g., identify tissue type, etc.). In some embodiments, the backscattered data is acquired during a cyclical portion of the heartbeat data so that the blood vessel can be analyzed or imaged as if it were standing still, or not expanding and relaxing. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012135 | Systems and Methods for Combining Hyperspectral Images with Color Images - The invention is directed to methods and systems of hyperspectral and multispectral imaging of medical tissues. In particular, the invention is directed to new devices, tools and processes for the detection and evaluation of diseases and disorders such as, but not limited to diabetes and peripheral vascular disease and cancer, that incorporate hyperspectral or multispectral imaging. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012136 | Biological Optical Measuring Apparatus - A biological optical measuring apparatus includes a light source probe and a light receiving probe, one of which is provided with a pressure sensor to detect a contact pressure of a skin of a subject. Pairs of plural values of the contact pressure and light detection signals are previously recorded as calibration data, an estimated value of a false signal is derived from a detection value of the pressure sensor at primary measurement and the calibration data, and a measurement signal waveform in which a noise component due to a movement of the subject is removed is acquired by subtracting the estimated value from a light measurement signal. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012137 | Hand-Held Dual-Magnification Dermatoscope - A one-piece hand-held dermatoscope have two magnifier lenses, a larger rectangular-shaped lens between two and three times magnification power, and a smaller circular lens between eight and 15 times magnification power. A polarizer is position between the lens and a patient's skin. In one embodiment, the polarizer is radial, such that cross-polarization is achieved when the light reflect off the skin and passes through it a second time. In another embodiment, the portion of the polarizer through which the light passes to the skin is linear in a first direction, and the portion through which the light passes back from the skin is linear in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction, enabling cross-polarization. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012138 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN IMAGING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - An apparatus, system and methods for providing and reclaiming a single use imaging device for sterile environments is disclosed and described. The system may include a single use high definition camera used for general purpose surgical procedures including, but not limited to: arthroscopic, laparoscopic, gynecologic, and urologic procedures, may comprise an imaging device that is a sterile and designed to ensure single use. The imaging device may have a single imaging sensor, either CCD or CMOS, encased in a housing. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012139 | SURGICAL CAMERA ASSEMBLIES AND SYSTEMS - A surgical camera assembly includes a camera member and a receptacle member. The camera member includes a camera head and a shaft. The shaft includes at least one electrical contact positioned towards a free end thereof. The at least one electrical contact is electrically coupled to the camera head. The receptacle member is configured to releasably receive the free end of the shaft and includes at least one electrical contact that is configured to electrically couple to the at least one electrical contact of the shaft to establish electrical communication between the camera head and the receptacle member when the free end of the shaft is received within the receptacle member. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012140 | Systems and Methods for Projecting Hyperspectral Images - The invention is directed to methods and systems of hyperspectral and multispectral imaging of medical tissues. In particular, the invention is directed to new devices, tools and processes for the detection and evaluation of diseases and disorders such as, but not limited to diabetes and peripheral vascular disease and cancer, that incorporate hyperspectral or multispectral imaging. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012141 | OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGING OTOSCOPE WITH INTEGRATED DISPLAY AND DIAGNOSIS - A diagnosis-and-display integrated optical tomographic imaging otoscope for examining otitis media. A hollow casing includes an ear specular disposed on a front surface, a display including an LCD disposed on a rear surface, and a manipulating handle on a lower part. An image-photographing part includes a CCD camera inside the casing, and photographs an ear drum image of a patient through the ear specular. A section-photographing part includes a collimator and a galvanometer mirror inside the casing, and photographs section images of the ear drum and a middle ear of the patient. The ear drum image obtained by the image-photographing part and the section images of the ear drum and the middle ear are obtained in a non-incision method by the section-photographing part, and are displayed in real time on the LCD such that desirable images can be stored. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012142 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING VIDEO-BASED PULSE TRANSIT TIME WITH TIME-SERIES SIGNALS - What is disclosed is a system and method for determining a subject of interest's arterial pulse transit time from time-varying source signals generated from video images. In one embodiment, a video imaging system is used to capture a time-varying source signal of a proximal and distal region of a subject of interest. The image frames are processed to isolate localized areas of a proximal and distal region of exposed skin of the subject. A time-series signal for each of the proximal and distal regions is extracted from the source video images. A phase angle is computed with respect to frequency for each of the time-series signals to produce respective phase v/s frequency curves for each region. Slopes within a selected cardiac frequency range are extracted from each of the phase curves and a difference is computed between the two slopes to obtain an arterial pulse transit time for the subject. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012143 | ACTIVITY MONITOR - A monitor of a physiological parameter of subject under test to which the monitor is attached, in operation. The monitor includes a set of accelerometers operating in different ranges of acceleration and a physiological sensor. The physiological sensor may include an ECG circuit producing an output data characterizing the subject as a function of a degree of motion and/or reorientation of the monitor or an oximeter device. The process of monitoring includes a determination of R-wave of the subject. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012144 | PERFUSION DETECTION SYSTEM - According to some embodiments, a system for detecting a perfusion index of a cardiac pulse includes a first sensor that senses a first physiological or environmental parameter of a human patient core, a second sensor that senses a second physiological or environmental parameter of the human patient core, a processor that, responsive to the first and second sensed parameters, determines a perfusion index ranging from 0 to 10 that reflects inadequate, marginal, or adequate blood perfusion to the core of the human patient torso, and an indicator that provides a discernible indication of the perfusion index. A method of detecting as perfusion index of a cardiac pulse responsive to sensing first and second physiological or environmental parameters of a human patient core is also disclosed. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012145 | GARMENT ACCESSORY WITH ELECTROCARDIOGRAM SENSORS - The brassiere may include at least one accommodation disposed on a portion of the brassiere with the at least one accommodation configured to carry at least a pair of sensors. The pair of sensors may be detachably carried by the at least one accommodation. The accommodation may be a pocket, slit, or pouch. The accommodation may be a pair of pockets that support a garment accessory. The garment accessory may include a member having first and second ends that fit within the pair of pockets. The pair of sensors may be carried by the member, which holds the sensors against the skin of a subject wearing the brassiere. The garment accessory may further include a wireless transmitter carried by the member. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012146 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, MEASUREMENT METHOD, PROGRAM, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - There is provided a measurement apparatus including a blood pressure calculation unit configured to calculate a blood pressure value based on electrocardiography information relating to an electrocardiogram of a measurement subject and pulse wave information relating to a pulse wave of the measurement subject, and a chest contact measurement unit that includes an electrocardiography measurement unit that is brought into contact with a chest of the measurement subject to measure the electrocardiogram and a pulse wave measurement unit configured to measure the pulse wave from a pulse wave detection site of the measurement subject. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012147 | CONTINUOUS NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS PROVIDING AUTOMATIC RECALIBRATION - A blood pressure measurement system is configured to perform a calibration automatically when a calibration condition is satisfied. The calibration condition is based upon one or more parameters of pulse waves of a subject. The parameters may include pulse wave area; a time difference between systolic peak and reflected wave peak or dichrotic notch in the pulse wave and a shape of at least a portion of the pulse wave. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012148 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA USING ANALYSIS OF HIGH FREQUENCY COMPONENTS OF AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAM - ECG apparatus comprises an ECG input for obtaining ECG signals; a high frequency analyzer configured for obtaining high frequency QRS components from a QRS complex within said ECG signals and identifying therein at least one reduced amplitude zone—RAZ—present within a given QRS complex; and a RAZ quantifier configured for obtaining a quantification of said at least one RAZ region within said QRS complex. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012149 | WIRELESS STETHOSCOPE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A wireless stethoscope is described, having wireless sensors that are enclosed in disposable pads so that the same pads are not used on more than one patient, preventing cross-infection of patients associated with conventional stethoscopes. The present wireless stethoscope also detects pulmonary sounds and cardiac sounds, allowing the user to monitor one or the other without interference. Also described is a method for diagnosing a pulmonary condition using the wireless stethoscope. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012150 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MISSED BREATH DETECTION AND INDICATION - This disclosure describes improved systems and methods for displaying respiratory data to a clinician in a ventilatory system. Respiratory data may be displayed by any number of suitable means, for example, via appropriate graphs, diagrams, charts, waveforms, and other graphic displays. The disclosure describes novel systems and methods for determining and displaying ineffective patient inspiratory or expiratory efforts or missed breaths in a manner easily deciphered by a clinician. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012151 | Method And System For Displaying EEG Data - A method and system for displaying EEG data is disclosed herein. A processed EEG report is overlayed on an original EEG report to generate a combined EEG report, wherein an x-axis of the processed EEG report is aligned with an x-axis of the original EEG report, and wherein a y-axis of the processed EEG report is aligned with an y-axis of the original EEG report. The combined EEG report is displayed wherein the processed EEG report is visually distinctive from the original EEG report. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012152 | Method of Decreasing Sensory Latency - Localized persistent tactile stimulation provides a decreased sensory latency in response to sensory stimulation leading to a mechanism of treating nystagmus and possibly dyslexia and autism by locating the tactile stimulation under guidance of multiple measurements of sensory latency. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012153 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSESSING ANALGESIC ADEQUACY USING BIOPOTENTIAL VARIABILITY - The system and method for predicting and measuring a subject's analgesic state and analgesic adequacy. Biopotential signals are obtained from a subject through electrodes. A processor will compute a measure that is representative of the subject's sedative state and/or muscle activity. A metric representative of such measures is then determined. In the case where a measure is taken of both the subject's sedative state and muscle activity the two measures are combined into an index representative of the subject's analgesic state and analgesic adequacy. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012154 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MEASURE BIOELECTRIC IMPEDANCE OF PATIENT TISSUE - A device to measure tissue impedance comprises drive circuitry coupled to calibration circuitry, such that a calibration signal from the calibration circuitry corresponds to the current delivered through the tissue. Measurement circuitry can be coupled to measurement electrodes and the calibration circuitry, such that the tissue impedance can be determined in response to the measured calibration signal from the calibration circuitry and the measured tissue impedance signal from the measurement electrodes. Processor circuitry comprising a tangible medium can be configured to determine a complex tissue impedance in response to the calibration signal and the tissue impedance signal. The processor can be configured to select a frequency for the drive current, and the amount of drive current at increased frequencies may exceed a safety threshold for the drive current at lower frequencies. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012155 | ABLATION AND TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICES - A temperature measurement probe for a patient is provided. The probe includes a sensor assembly and produces a temperature map comprising temperature information for multiple patient locations. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012156 | LINER EXTRACTION METHODS - Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012157 | Monobody Sensors for Monitoring Neuromuscular Blockade - Improved sensors and sensing methods for detection of Neuromuscular Blockade (NMB), for example to improve monitoring generally, as well as facilitate automated NMB drug administration. The methods, systems, devices, etc., herein can increase the quantity and quality of data available. The methods, etc., include translation between commonly available sensing types, use of partially saturated sensor measurements, use of a model of neurotransmitter storage and release and sophisticated use of more than one sensor simultaneously. These methods are aided by new sensors and methods of decreasing electrical noise. An implementation of the methods, systems, devices, etc., herein is automated drug delivery for NMB, whether through an advisor system or through with full computer control. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012158 | BIOPSY APPARATUS - A disposable tissue removal device comprises a “tube within a tube” cutting element mounted to a handpiece. The inner cannula of the cutting element defines an inner lumen and terminates in an inwardly beveled, razor-sharp cutting edge. The inner cannula is driven by both a rotary motor and a reciprocating motor. At the end of its stroke, the inner cannula makes contact with the cutting board to completely sever the tissue. An aspiration vacuum is applied to the inner lumen to aspirate excised tissue through the inner cannula and into a collection trap that is removably mounted to the handpiece. The rotary and reciprocating motors are hydraulically powered through a foot pedal operated hydraulic circuit. The entire biopsy device is configured to be disposable. In one embodiment, the cutting element includes a cannula hub that can be connected to a fluid source, such as a valve-controlled saline bag. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012159 | SINGLE PATIENT USE DEPTH GAUGE - A device for guiding a depth gauge for measuring blind holes formed through a bone including (a) a handle having an elongated body, an upper surface of the body having a peg extending therefrom to removably engage a proximal end of a first elongated rod of the depth gauge, the handle including a first slot extending into the upper surface and open to a first elongated channel extending through the handle and (b) a first elongated shaft extending through the first elongated channel and including a first tab extending through the first slot, a range of movement of the first elongated shaft relative to the handle being limited by engagement of the first tab with walls of the first slot. In an operative configuration, the slotted tab receives a proximal end of the depth gauge to control movement of an increased diameter insert at a distal end thereof. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012160 | CATHETER BALLOON EMPLOYING FORCE SENSING ELEMENTS - An apparatus for medical diagnosis and/or treatment is provides. The apparatus includes a flexible substrate forming an inflatable body and a plurality of force sensing elements disposed on the flexible substrate. The plurality of force sensing elements are disposed about the inflatable body such that the force sensing elements are disposed at areas of minimal curvature of the inflatable body in a deflated state. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012161 | THERAPEUTIC SLEEVE DEVICE - A therapeutic sleeve device apparatus has a flexible sleeve shaped to be worn around the arm of the user. The device has an array of accelerometers disposed on or within the flexible sleeve to physically associate with positions on the arm of the user. Each array of accelerometers has a sample rate that can be configured for sensing body movement during a movement activity. A power source and a data collection system are operably connected to the array of accelerometers. The data collection system has a means for receiving data from the array of accelerometers and processing that data into a storable format. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012162 | Thermal Treatment of the Skin Surface with Nanoparticles - Provided are nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012163 | Thermal Treatment of Acne with Nanoparticles - Provided are nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012164 | WEARABLE ACTION ASSISTING DEVICE, INTERFACE DEVICE THEREFOR, AND PROGRAM - A wearable action assisting device comprises an optional control unit for generating a first instruction signal for generating power depending on a biological potential signal in a drive source, an autonomic control unit for generating a second instruction signal for generating power depending on a phase of a task of the wearer in the drive source, a generation unit for generating a drive current of the drive source based on the first and second instruction signals, a display unit having a screen displaying thereon a coordinate axis corresponding to a strength of the power, a detection unit for detecting the coordinate of a designated position in the screen, and a setting unit for extracting parameters corresponding to the detected coordinate from a table defining a correspondence between a coordinate in the screen and parameters of the signal processing, and for setting the extracted parameters in the optional control unit. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012165 | System of a Magnetic Attachment Handle and Attachment devices - A system of a magnetic attachment handle and attachment devices includes an attachment handle and a plurality of devices. Each of plurality of devices includes a device magnet which attaches with a handle magnet of the attachment handle so that the attachment handle can be interchangeably attached with a chosen device from the plurality of devices. The chosen device that attaches with the attachment handle is selected by a user as the plurality of devices can be different from one another. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012166 | GRADUATED COMPRESSION GARMENTS - The present invention is directed to graduated compression garments for legs having flat toe seams, wherein the pressure value at the ankle zone (1) is of about 10-27 mmHg and at the calf zone (2) about 6-16 mmHg, wherein at least an achilles section, heel section, toe section and/or a foot sole section is cushioned on the internal side of the garment. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012167 | WEARABLE THORAX PERCUSSION DEVICE - A wearable thorax percussion device for dislodging mucous buildup in the airways of a human patient, the device comprising frame elements and electromechanical actuators retained by the frame elements to intermittently percuss the thorax, and an electronic controller and power source for generating and modulating an electrical signal to energize the actuator. The frame elements may be interconnected by a garment, or fasteners and elastic or adjustable strapping. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012168 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MANIPULATING SOFT TISSUE - An apparatus and system are disclosed for manipulating soft tissue. The apparatus includes a support member and a raised member. The support member includes a support surface disposed between a first end of the support member and a second end of the support member. The support member is elongated in a lengthwise direction between the first end of the support member and the second end of the support member. The raised member includes an outer surface disposed opposite an inner surface. The inner surface is supportable by the support surface of the support member. The outer surface of the raised member is configured to rotate along at least a portion of a user's body in response to movement of the raised member along the user's body. The raised member is repositionable along the support surface of the support member in the lengthwise direction. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012169 | THERAPEUTIC WRAP - The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012170 | Modular Articulating Splint - A modular articulating splint includes flat slats; a covering that surrounds the slats and holds them in a fixed position spaced apart from each other so that adjacent slats can fold over atop one another to form a stacked deck of slats for storage; and a fabric hook-and-loop fastener for each slat so that the hook portion is affixed to the covering within the width of each slat on a first side and the loop portion is affixed to the covering within the width of each slat on the opposite side. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012171 | Contour Bracing - A wearable brace includes: elongated structural members disposed substantially in parallel with each other, each structural member engaged with at least one adjacent structural member; and an inflatable member disposed between two adjacent structural members such that inflation of the inflatable member biases portions of the two adjacent structural members away from each other. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012172 | ADJUSTABLE CERVICAL COLLAR - An embodiment of an adjustable cervical collar system includes a collar body and a chin support structure assembled together, about respective pivots at opposed ends, for pivotal movement about a pivot axis so that the angle subtended by the collar body and chin support structure can be adjusted. The collar body and chin support structure can be locked in a selected position by a locking mechanism. A release mechanism permits the wearer to release the locking mechanism using one hand, and the angular position of the chin support structure relative to the collar body is changed manually. When the release mechanism is released, the locking mechanism automatically locks the chin support in the new position. A neck strap is detachable from the chin support structure and the collar body, and its length is also adjustable. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012173 | DEVICE FOR MITIGATING PLANTAR FASCIITIS - A device for mitigating plantar fasciitis that includes a truss structure, an upper anchor, and an actuator. The upper anchor is proximally located from the truss structure and the actuator couples a posterior portion of the truss structure to a posterior portion of the upper anchor. The actuator is designed to provide assistive force to urge heel lift during ambulation such that the tension in the plantar fascia is reduced. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012174 | Adhesive Bandage - An adhesive bandage is provided with a support cup having an annular marking formed on a periphery of an outer surface; a circular cushion member fitted in the support cup; a sliding cup; a sliding disc in the sliding cup and engaged the cushion member, the sliding disc being capable of sliding into the support cup; and a resilient main body including a transparent dome for concealing the sliding cup, the cushion member, the sliding disc, and the support cup, a first adhesive strip extending from a periphery of the dome; a second adhesive strip, opposite the first adhesive strip, extending from the periphery of the dome; a hook and loop fabric fastener on ends of the first and second adhesive strips. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012175 | X-RAY DETECTABLE ADHESIVE BANDAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING X-RAY DETECTABLE ADHESIVE BANDAGE - Provided are an X-ray detectable adhesive bandage and a method of manufacturing an X-ray detectable adhesive bandage, wherein said X-ray detectable adhesive bandage has a high sensitivity to detection by an X-ray detection device, a high sensitivity to detection by a metal detector as well as an X-ray detection device, and does not have impaired adhesive bandage elasticity. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012176 | MULTI-CONNECTOR AND MEDICAL DEVICE FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT - Multi-connectors are disclosed for arranging a tubing segment and feeding/discharging lines of an extracorporeal blood circulation on a tube roller pump, the multi-connectors including a base and connectors for connecting the tubing segment to the feeding/discharging lines. A first connector includes a convex contour. The multi-connectors may be arranged on a medical device pump housing having a bearing surface and a rotor within the bearing surface, wherein a tube can be introduced between the bearing surface and the rotor and blood can be fed/discharged via feeding/discharging lines. A concave receiving portion is provided for the first connector, forming a pivot bearing to pivot the multi-connector. Pump housing means for locking adapted to interact with multi-connector means for locking are provided so the multi-connector can be detachably fastened. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012177 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH THERAPEUTIC AGENTS AND METHODS THEREOF - Implants and methods for treating ocular disorders are provided. One method involves introducing an implant into an anterior chamber of an eye. The implant is implanted into eye tissue adjacent the anterior chamber such that a proximal end of the implant resides in the anterior chamber following implantation. A therapeutic agent is eluted from the implant into the eye. Desirably, the release of the therapeutic agent from the implant is controlled. The controlled release of the therapeutic agent can be at a chosen rate and/or for a selected duration which can be episodic or periodic. The therapeutic agent can be an antiproliferative agent, an anti-inflammatory drug, or a compound for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012178 | Systems and Methods for Bariatric Therapy - The present invention provides bariatric therapy systems. One system includes a gastrointestinal implant device and a delivery mechanism therefor. The device can include a sleeve for placement into a small intestine and to minimize absorption of nutrients by its walls. An anchoring mechanism coupled to a proximal end of the sleeve and designed to be secured within the stomach can be provided. A passageway extending through the anchoring mechanism and the sleeve can also be provided, along which food can be directed from the stomach to the small intestine. The delivery mechanism can include a housing for accommodating the device, and a deploying balloon situated within the housing and which can be actuated to direct the sleeve of the device from within the housing to the site of implantation. Methods for providing bariatric therapy are also provided by the present invention. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012179 | PROSTHESIS FOR CONNECTING AN ANATOMICAL DUCT - According to the invention, the tubular prosthesis for connecting an anatomical duct includes at least two individual tubular elements and a sealed mechanical element for connecting said separate elements to each other. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012180 | PERITONEAL DRAIN AND INFUSION - A method to remove ascites from a mammalian body including: draining ascites from the peritoneal cavity to the bladder of the mammalian body, and evacuating the drained ascites out of the bladder. The method may be practiced with a valved fistula implanted into the bladder to form a passage between the peritoneal cavity and the bladder. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012181 | Devices and Methods of Treating Or Ameliorating Diastolic Heart Failure through Pulmonary Valve Intervention - The present teachings provide a device and methods of making and use thereof. Specifically, one aspect of the present teachings provides a device for restricting blood flow entering the lung after each right bean systole. Certain embodiments of the present teachings provide a device that prevents a complete closure of the pulmonary valve leaflets so that a certain amount of blood is allowed to flow from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle at the end of a right ventricle systole. Other embodiments of the present teachings provide a device that restricts the amount of blood outflowing from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery. In addition, the present teachings also provide a delivery system for implanting such a device approximately to or at the pulmonary valve. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012182 | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE TREATMENT WITH MULTIPLE THERAPEUTIC AGENTS DELIVERED TO THE OLFACTORY REGION THROUGH A SPECIAL DELIVERY CATHETER AND IONTOPHORESIS - This invention describes the administration of multiple therapeutic agents with insulin in conjunction with bexarotene, ketamine, monoclonal antibodies Etanercept, IGF-1, and acetylcholine esterase inhibitors physostigmine, for treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Insulin, improves memory; also augments and amplifies the effects of the adjuvant therapeutic agents (paracrine and intracrine effects) and consequently reduces the β amyloid, its soluble precursors, prevents damage to the neuronal skeletal network (taupathy), and blocks glutamate excitotoxicity, reduces brain inflammation, prevents apoptosis, and increases the acetylcholine levels in the neurons and synapses; by using a combination of insulin, bexarotene, ketamine, Etanercept, IGF-1, and physostigmine therapeutic agents. The results are achieved by using the specially designed Iontophoresis incorporated olfactory mucosal delivery (ORE) catheter device located at the olfactory nerves, sphenoid sinus, and adjacent structures described here, to transport the large molecules of therapeutic agents to treat AD delivered to the CNS bypassing BBB from ORE. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012183 | Thermal Treatment of a Pilosebaceous Unit with Nanoparticles - Provided are nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. | 2014-01-09 |
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. | 2014-01-09 |
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. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012186 | APPLICATOR AND DEVICE FOR CELL TREATMENT - An applicator configured for cell treatment with pressure pulses has a hollow needle with a wall, which encloses a cavity and has a closed-off design at a closed-off end. A target is arranged or formed at the closed-off end on the inner side of the wall and a laser radiation emitter for emitting preferably pulsed laser radiation is arranged in the cavity of the hollow needle, at a distance from the target. The laser radiation emitter is arranged so that the emerging laser radiation impinges directly on the target through an interspace situated between the laser radiation emitter and the target. Under the formation of a plasma, at least one pressure pulse can be generated at the target by the target being impinged upon by laser radiation from the laser radiation emitter. The wall of the hollow needle has a lateral emergence opening for the emergence of the pressure pulse. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012187 | SYSTEM FOR HEATED GAS INSUFFLATION IN PATIENTS - A system includes an insufflator provided with a gas inlet, a valve that regulates the flow to be supplied, an adjustable heater for the gas to be supplied, a sensor that detects the temperature of the heated gas, an outlet for supplying the gas, and a mechanism for propelling the gas toward the supply outlet. A disposable supply duct can be coupled to the gas outlet for the insufflator in order to convey the heated gas into the patient and a return duct for the gas is connected to a distal area of the supply duct and to an inlet of the heater, wherein the gas supply duct and the gas return duct form a continuous recirculation circuit for heated gas. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012188 | DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF A BLOOD VESSEL - A device for treatment of a blood vessel includes: a catheter (C) configured to be inserted in a blood vessel (V) to be treated; a selection member (S) associated with the catheter (C) to prevent a blood flow at least in a determined section (T) of the blood vessel (V); a self-perfusion lumen associated with the catheter (C) to provide a fluidic connection between a first portion (P | 2014-01-09 |
20140012189 | Implant Delivery Catheter System And Methods For Its Use - Catheter systems and methods for implanting helical or dart-like implants into the myocardium or other body tissue. The catheter system includes a helix for fixing the distal end of the catheter to the myocardium, an implant held by the helix, mechanisms for driving the fixation helix into the myocardium, and mechanisms for driving the implant into the myocardium, removing the fixation helix and leaving the implant behind. The implant may be coated, filled, or made of a drug or drug eluting compound, or drug delivery matrix of any composition. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012190 | REGULATING UTERINE MUSCULAR ACTIVITY - A method and system for regulating uterine muscular activity including measuring uterine contraction with an electrical uterine monitor (EUM), and using sensed measurements of the uterine contraction to regulate uterine muscular activity by comparing the sensed measurements to a desired level, wherein the difference between sensed and desired level is used to calculate the level of either manual or automatic application of drugs or electrical signals. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012191 | VAGINAL HYGIENE SYSTEM - A device and kit are described for mixing and instillation of a two-part chemical system within a body cavity, under pressure. More particularly, a vaginal hygiene system is illustrated utilizing a two-part chemical system effective for achieving stasis of the vaginal flora, whereby bacterial vaginosis is effectively mitigated, thereby eliminating undesirable vaginal discharge and discomfort. In one embodiment a kit is described including a highly portable dispenser having separate and distinct reservoirs which segregate the two-part chemical system until the desired time of use, and further include a combination applicator nozzle and blending manifold, wherein activation of the device results in the fluidic coupling of the chemical reservoirs, and provides immediate intermixing of the two-part chemical system concomitant with pressurized expulsion through an imperforate nozzle into the vaginal canal. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012192 | DEVICES FOR URETHRAL TREATMENT - A dilation device ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140012193 | CATHETER WITH A DUAL LUMEN MONOLITHIC SHAFT - Multi-lumen catheter having a monolithic elongate tubular shaft member having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal length therebetween. The tubular shaft member has an outer cross-sectional dimension that varies along the length of the tubular shaft member. The tubular shaft member has an inner core made of a first material and an outer layer made of a second material. The inner core has a first lumen and a second lumen defined therein, the first lumen having a first lumen cross-section and a length extending at least along a portion of the length of the tubular shaft member. The first lumen cross-section is substantially uniform along the length of the first lumen. The second lumen has a second lumen cross-section and a length extending along the length of tubular shaft member. The second lumen cross-section is substantially uniform along the length of the second lumen. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012194 | THREE WAY VALVE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE - A device for performing a medical procedure is provided. The device includes an elongate catheter disposed between a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, with a central portion therebetween. A central portion of the catheter includes parallel first and second lumens therethrough, wherein the first lumen extends through in the distal end portion and the second lumen extends through the distal end portion. A fluid input connection is provided along with a selection valve stem disposed within a valve housing. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012195 | CATHETER INCLUDING A COMPLIANT BALLOON - A catheter having an elongate shaft including a plurality of apertures disposed along at least a length of the shaft to facilitate bending. The catheter includes an inflatable balloon, wherein a subset of the plurality of apertures provides fluid communication from an inflation lumen to the inflatable balloon. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012196 | Dual Chamber Syringe With Retractable Needle - Embodiments of a retractable syringe assembly are provided that include a dual syringe barrel configuration. One or more embodiments include reuse prevention features and features that prevent premature activation of the retraction mechanism. Methods for aspirating and expelling liquid from medical devices are also provided. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012197 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING MOISTURE FOR AN ARRANGEMENT FOR MONITORING AN ACCESS TO A PATIENT - A device for detecting moisture for an arrangement for monitoring an access to a patient for a system by which, via a flexible line, a liquid is fed to a patient and/or a liquid is fed out from the patient, and in particular for monitoring the vascular access in extra-corporeal blood treatment and particularly for monitoring a central venous catheter for acute dialysis includes at least a portion which can be deformed into a sleeve and placed around the circumference of the flexible line or of a connecting system. The portion in sleeve form has fastening means for fixing it in place in the position in which it surrounds the flexible line or the connecting system. The portion in sleeve form allows the device to be fastened quickly and securely to a flexible line or a connecting system. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012198 | MOISTURE SENSOR FOR MONITORING AN ACCESS TO A PATIENT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE MOISTURE SENSOR - A moisture sensor for monitoring an access to a patient for a system by which, via a flexible line, a liquid is fed to and/or out from a patient, for monitoring the vascular access in extra-corporeal blood treatment or for monitoring a central venous catheter for acute dialysis, and a method of producing a moisture sensor are described. The moisture sensor has a substrate material with an electrically conductive structure having conductor paths arranged at a distance from one another and connected together across a terminating resistor. The terminating resistor is an electrically conductive film which is applied in a section of the substrate material on which are formed electrical contacting regions for connecting the terminating resistor to the conductor paths, such that an external terminating resistor is not required and the moisture sensor can be produced easily in large numbers complete with the terminating resistor. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012199 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING MOISTURE FOR AN ARRANGEMENT FOR MONITORING AN ACCESS TO A PATIENT - A device for detecting moisture for an arrangement for monitoring an access to a patient for a system by which, via a flexible line, a liquid is fed to and/or out from the patient, for monitoring the vascular access in extra-corporeal blood treatment and for monitoring a central venous access in acute dialysis, an arrangement for monitoring an access to a patient, and a method of producing a device for detecting moisture for connection to a monitoring arrangement are described. The device for detecting moisture is characterised in that at least a part or portion of the device takes the form of a resilient attaching element having parts which fit round a flexible line and/or a system for connecting a flexible line. The attaching element, which is formed after the fashion of a clip, allows the device for detecting moisture to be attached quickly and securely to a flexible line. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012200 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH AN ENERGY SUPPLY CARRYING A RESERVOIR - According to one embodiment, a medical device may include an energy supply. The energy supply includes at least two battery stacks, a control unit and a reservoir. The at least two battery stacks include a backup energy source. The control unit may monitor and control the energy supply such that when the control unit detects a fault in the at least two battery stacks, the control unit disconnects a faulty battery stack. The reservoir may be carried by the energy supply. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012201 | TUBE ROLLER PUMP WITH AUTO-ORIENTABLE AND AUTO-LOCKABLE ROTOR AND MEDICAL DEVICE FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT WITH TUBE ROLLER PUMP - Tube roller pumps for blood treatment devices are disclosed. The pumps include a curved surface with a rotor rotatable therein. The rotor attaches via a reception means to a drive shaft of the pump. The rotor has a first locking element for axially locking the rotor on the shaft and a second locking element for rotationally coupling the shaft and the rotor. The reception means and the drive shaft guide the rotor to a position on the shaft, when pushed onto the shaft, and, at this position, the first element may be moved by the shaft from locked to released. The rotor, when pushed further onto the shaft, is moved to another position at which the first element is automatically moved back to locked and the second element may be brought into manual engagement with the shaft to transmit torque from the shaft to the rotor. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012202 | TUBE ROLLER PUMP INCLUDING PIVOTING COVER AND MEDICAL DEVICE FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT - Tube roller pumps for a medical device for extracorporeal blood treatment are disclosed. The pumps include a pump housing having a bearing surface and a rotor inside the bearing surface, wherein a tube is introduced between the bearing surface and the rotor in loop shape. Means for mounting the tubing segment are provided so the tubing segment can be pivot by pivoting a tilting element on which the tubing segment is at least partly mounted. A cover is mounted on the pump housing so that when closed upon pivoting the tubing segment toward the closed cover it constitutes a counter-bearing for the tilting element by which the tubing segment can be aligned with the pump housing. Means for automated unthreading of the tubing segment from the bearing are also included. Medical devices for extracorporeal blood treatment including the tube roller pump are also disclosed. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012203 | CATHETER INSERTION DEVICE - Embodiments of a catheter insertion device are discussed comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve, at whose distal end a catheter is attached; a needle sleeve with a hollow needle, which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve and the catheter, and; a needle protective element that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve while being able to move on the needle. Said needle protective element has an engaging section that engages with an engaging device, which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve. A check valve is placed inside the catheter sleeve between the catheter and the needle protective element. The hollow needle, when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn. | 2014-01-09 |
20140012204 | Adaptor and Drug Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device comprising,
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20140012205 | Drug Delivery Device with Pivoting Protective Cap - The present invention relates to a drug delivery for dispensing of a dose of a medicament comprising:
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