04th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 53 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110022043 | DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SURFACES WITH A PLASMA GENERATED BY AN ELECTRODE OVER A SOLID DIELECTRIC VIA A DIELECTRICALLY IMPEDED GAS DISCHARGE - The invention relates to a device for treatment of surfaces with a plasma ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110022044 | RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATION COOLING SHIELD - A medical assembly and method are provided to effectively treat abnormal tissue, such as, a tumor. The target tissue is thermally ablated using a suitable source, such as RF or laser energy. A cooling shield is placed in contact with non-target tissue adjacent the target tissue, and actively cooled to conduct thermal energy away from the non-target tissue. In one method, the cooling shield can be placed between two organs, in which case, one of the two organs can comprise the target tissue, and the other of the two organs can comprise the non-target tissue. In this case, the cooling shield may comprise an actively cooled inflatable balloon, which can be disposed between the two organs when deflated, and then inflated. The inflatable balloon can be actively cooled by pumping a cooling medium through it. In another method, the cooling shield can be embedded within the non-target tissue. In this case, the cooling shield can comprise one or more needles. If a plurality of needles is used, they can be embedded into the non-target tissue in a series, e.g., a rectilinear or curvilinear arrangement. The needle(s) can be actively cooled by pumping a cooling medium through them. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022045 | Ablation electrodes with capacitive sensors for resolving magnitude and direction of forces imparted to a distal portion of a cardiac catheter - A catheter assembly for assessing contact between the catheter assembly and tissue is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment the assembly includes a catheter shaft and a trio of pressure sensitive capacitive members each of whose electrical resistance varies with a pressure vector applied to the catheter assembly. The assembly also includes at least one measurement terminal to permit the measurement of changes in the electrical characteristics of the pressure sensitive capacitive members. The assembly may optionally include a measurement device to measure resistance, impedance and/or other electrical characteristics. The assembly may utilize a reference electrode secured to the patient's tissue, which permits the measurement device to measure changes between the reference electrode and the at least one measurement terminal. Optionally, the assembly may include a conductive outer layer. Also disclosed are sensor assemblies, contact sensor, methods of contact sensing, and methods of manufacturing relating to the use of pressure sensitive capacitors. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022046 | Irrigated catheter and method, in particular for ablation and like techniques - The invention relates to a variety of catheters provided with an elongate body with an electrically conductive first end. Wherein through said elongate body at least one conductive wire extends which is connected to an electrode. The electrode is coupled to said first end and an irrigation means (e.g. a channel, duct, tube, etc.) for feeding an irrigation fluid through said elongate body, where said irrigation means is provided, in, on, near, through, or adjacent said first end with at least one outlet opening, while said irrigation means is at least partially thermally insulated from said first end. Optionally a temperature sensor couples to the first end. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022047 | Active Cooling System and Apparatus for Controlling Temperature of a Fluid used During Treatment of Biological Tissue - A system for controlling temperature of a fluid used during treatment of biological tissue includes a fluid temperature control apparatus. The apparatus includes at least one heat transfer device and a solution bag and/or a heat transfer membrane. The solution bag and/or the heat transfer membrane reside in thermal communication with the heat transfer device. When the solution bag and/or the heat transfer membrane is fluidically coupled to an electrosurgical device, fluid is supplied to the electrosurgical device at a controlled temperature during a surgical procedure utilizing the electrosurgical device to enable more efficient treatment of the biological tissue. A corresponding method includes fluidically coupling the fluid temperature control apparatus to the electrosurgical device and supplying fluid at a controlled temperature during a surgical procedure utilizing the electrosurgical device to enable more efficient treatment of the biological tissue. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022048 | BIPOLAR COAGULATION INSTRUMENT - The invention relates to a bipolar coagulation instrument having a hollow shaft configured as a suction and/or flushing tube and having two electrodes that are electrically insulated with respect to one another and extend beyond the distal end of the shaft. To provide a bipolar coagulation instrument that is both of simple structure and ensures an effective suction/flushing capacity, it is proposed with the invention that the hollow shaft should consist of two electrically conductive tubes coaxially mounted on one another that are electrically insulated with respect to one another and from the outside, so that the tubes constitute the electrodes. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022049 | ADJUSTABLE BONE PLATES - Bone plates having an adjustable joint, and methods of using the bone plates to fix bones. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022050 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STERNUM REPAIR - The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of male and female components, such that a suture extends from a male component and is received by the female component. The suture may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022051 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLACING MATERIALS INTO BONE - A method for delivering material into bone deploys a cannula through soft tissue to establish a subcutaneous path into bone. The method deploys a cavity forming instrument through the cannula to form a cavity in cancellous bone. The method introduces a material into the cavity through the cannula, which includes the advancement of a tamping instrument through the cannula to urge material into the cavity. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022052 | Method and Devices for Force-Limiting Trigger Mechanism - An actuating mechanism for use with a surgical instrument having a handle, an elongate body member, and a tool head. The actuating mechanism comprises a cable engagement arm pivotably attached at a first arm end. The cable engagement arm has a lever engagement portion at a second arm end. The actuating mechanism also comprises a cable engagement mechanism connecting a cable to the cable engagement arm and an actuation lever having a lever body. The actuating mechanism also comprises a torsion control mechanism having a piston slidably disposed within the piston chamber and a biasing mechanism configured for biasing the piston toward the chamber opening. The piston, the biasing mechanism, and the lever engagement portion cooperate to resist rotation of the actuation lever when a rotational force is applied to the actuation lever, but allow such rotation if the rotational force produces a moment that exceeds a predetermined limit. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022053 | Method and Apparatus for Assembling Implants - An apparatus and method for implanting a prosthesis includes implanting a first component into a recess in a bone. The first component defines a main body defining a receiving portion and a locating bore. A second component is located into engagement with the first component, the second component defining a passage therethrough. A rod is inserted through the passage defined on the second component and into the locating bore of the first component. A handle associated with the rod is slidably actuated into contact with the second component to matingly lock the first component to the second component. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022054 | Suture Tensioner with Gauge - A tensioner for a tightening a surgical knot has a squeeze handle and a pair of jaw arms that pivot from a common point behind the handle. The jaw arms have a jaw clamp at the distal tip to clamp onto the suture material, and a release handle at the proximal or butt end. A spreader or distractor mechanism may be a pantographic arrangement of struts joined to anchor points on the jaw arms. This converts axial motion of an actuator rod into a lateral distractive force. A tension gauge in the handle indicates the amount of tension being applied to the suture material. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022055 | FLEXIBLE INTRAOCULAR IMPLANT INJECTOR - The injector for injecting a flexible intraocular implant comprises: a channel having a main portion of diameter D | 2011-01-27 |
20110022056 | DEVICE FOR TISSUE DAMAGE PROTECTION DURING CHILD DELIVERY - The present invention provides a device that protects the tissue in the posterior part of the introitus vaginae, i.e. the commissura posterior. The origin of perineal tear starts here when the segment is stretched to double or triple its length during delivery of the head. Tears can be more extensive into the perineal body, continue into the anal sphincter and in worse cases even through the whole perineum into the anal canal. In use the device may protect against perineal tears of the posterior vaginal wall into the mucosa, perineal skin, muscles, even more profound down to the anal sphincter muscle and into the rectum and the rectal mucosa. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022057 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING AN IMPLANTED ELONGATE BODY TO A REMOTE SITE - A transfer guidewire assembly configured to manipulate an implanted elongate body includes a flexible elongate portion, such as a guidewire, and coupler. The flexible elongate body has a proximal end and a distal end attached to the coupler. The coupler can include a catheter and/or a handle. The handle can include a screw. The coupler is configured to be removably attached to the end of an implanted elongate body, for example, by forming an interference fit with the outside diameter of the implanted body. A method for transferring an end of an implanted medical component from first site to a second site within a patient, such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, and/or sensor lead, etc., includes inserting a guidewire into the body at the first site and externalizing the guidewire at the second site. A proximal portion of the implanted component near the first site and is attached to the guidewire. The proximal portion of the implanted component is pulled through the patient's body and out the second site with the transfer guidewire assembly. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022058 | Device for Immobilizing a Primary Instrument and Method Therefor - Devices and methods provide accurate targeting, placement, and/or stabilization of an electrode or other instrument(s) into the brain or other body organ, such as to treat severe tremor or other neurological disorders. Targeting is performed using any form of image-guidance, including real-time MRI, CT, or frameless surgical navigation systems. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022059 | Device for Immobilizing a Primary Instrument and Method Therefor - Devices and methods provide accurate targeting, placement, and/or stabilization of an electrode or other instrument(s) into the brain or other body organ, such as to treat severe tremor or other neurological disorders. Targeting is performed using any form of image-guidance, including real-time MRI, CT, or frameless surgical navigation systems. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022060 | SURGICAL ROBOT - A surgical robot is disclosed, which includes: a handle unit; a main body connected to the handle unit; a robot arm connected to the main body and configured to operate in correspondence with a first manipulation on the handle unit; an instrument mounted on a front end of the robot arm; and a manipulation unit coupled to a far end of the instrument and configured to perform an action required for surgery in correspondence with a second manipulation on the handle unit, wherein the main body is coupled to a support unit. The surgical robot can be constructed with a simpler, slimmer structure, by having the arms of the surgical robot moved and rotated manually and having the instruments manipulated by the robot. Thus, the surgical robot can be installed in a narrow space, and the costs for manufacturing and installing the robot can be reduced. In particular, in the case of simple surgical procedures, the operator may readily manipulate the surgical robot next to the patient, for improved applicability and reliability. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022061 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING TISSUE - Assemblies and methods suitable for knotless arthroscopic repair of tissue defects include two fixation members coupled by two limbs of suture comprising a continuous loop. A unidirectional restriction element that can be a preformed locking, sliding suture knot proximate to one of the fixation members, provides tensioning of the repair. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022062 | Application instrument for an aneurysm clip - In order, in an application instrument for an aneurysm clip comprising two clamping jaws, which are movable relative to one another and between them accommodate the aneurysm clip, as well as actuating elements for moving the clamping jaws towards and away from one another and thereby for opening and closing the aneurysm clip, to assist the surgeon with the controlled closing movement of the aneurysm clip, it is proposed that the application instrument comprises a damping element, which during closing of the aneurysm clip imposes a retarded mutual movement of the clamping jaws. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022063 | SUTURING SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY - A suturing assembly configured to place suture in tissue includes a handle having an actuator, a shaft coupled to the handle, and a head coupled to the shaft. The head includes a proximal portion housing a needle movable through a needle exit port and a distal end spaced apart from the proximal portion by a throat, the distal end defining a cavity. The actuator is configured to move the needle out of the needle exit port formed in the proximal portion of the head and across the throat to engage a capsule disposed in the cavity formed in the distal end of the head, the capsule attached to the suture. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022064 | ACCESS APPARATUS INCLUDING HINGED SUTURE TRAPS - An access apparatus includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passage adapted to permit passage of a surgical suture utilized in performing a surgical procedure, a housing cap mountable with respect to the access member, and defining a cap opening in communication with the longitudinal passage of the access member to permit passage of the surgical suture and a suture trap mounted to the housing cap. The suture trap is pivotally movable, e.g., via a hinge, relative to the housing cap between a first position where a suture is positionable with respect to the housing cap, and a second position where the suture trap is secured relative to the housing cap and retains a suture segment of the suture in a predetermined relation. The housing cap may include a suture groove in communication with the cap opening and in general alignment with the suture trap. The suture groove is arranged to accommodate the surgical suture extending through the cap opening. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022065 | ABSORBABLE ANCHOR FOR HERNIA MESH FIXATION - A method of forming and deploying an improved absorbable anchor for hernia mesh fixation is disclosed. The absorbable anchor of the present invention functions to securely fasten tough, non macro-porous, and relative inelastic mesh to soft tissue. The anchor is formed from co-polymers of lactide and glycolide. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022066 | UNIVERSAL ANCHOR FOR ATTACHING OBJECTS TO BONE TISSUE - An anchoring device and method for attaching an object to a bone comprises an anchoring member having proximal and distal ends, with the proximal end being adapted to hold the object to the bone while the distal end is in the bone, and a locking member having proximal and distal ends, with the proximal end adapted to secure the anchoring member into the bone and oppose its pull-out or loosening by stopping its backing or preventing its unscrewing while the distal end is in the bone. Also provided are first and second fasteners, with the first fastener adapted to fit to the proximal end of the anchoring member, and the second fastener adapted to fit to the proximal end of the locking member. The end of the second fastener can have an angle that matches an angle of the locking member. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022067 | CLAMP HAVING BENDABLE SHAFT - A clamp has a handle assembly, a gripping assembly having a pair of jaws that can be opened and closed to grip an element, and a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly has a flexible shaft having a proximal end that is operatively coupled to the handle assembly and a distal end that is operatively coupled to the gripping assembly. The shaft assembly also has a rigid element that can be placed in a first position where the rigid element supports the shaft in a manner where the shaft cannot be bent, and in a second position where the shaft can be bent. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022068 | Surgical Skin Punch Apparatus - A surgical skin punch apparatus to excise subcutaneous abnormalities and allow for efficient resealing of the skin surface. The surgical skin punch apparatus generally includes an elongated handle and a cutting member including a plurality of cutting edges, wherein the cutting member extends from the elongated handle. The cutting member is comprised of a C-shape to form a pivotal skin fragment to access subcutaneous material beneath. A method of using the apparatus is also described. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022069 | Flexible Inner Member Having a Flexible Region Composed of Longitudinally and Rotationally Offset Partial Circumferential Cuts - A flexible inner member for being rotatably disposed in an angled outer tubular member of a rotary tissue cutting instrument has a flexible region composed of a series of partial circumferential cuts formed through the wall of a tubular body of the inner member. Each cut extends along an arc that defines part of the external circumference of the tubular body. The cuts are uniformly longitudinally spaced in succession along the length of the tubular body corresponding to the flexible region. The cuts are parallel to one another and perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis of the tubular body. The cuts are grouped in duplicative patterns that repeat along the length of the flexible region, there being at least two successive cuts in each pattern. The cuts of each pattern are rotationally offset in succession in a rotational direction about the central longitudinal axis of the tubular body. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022070 | LANCING DEVICES - A lancing device includes a main barrel portion | 2011-01-27 |
20110022071 | BLOOD COLLECTING PUNCTURE DEVICE AND MAGAZINE USED FOR THE SAME - Provided are a blood collecting puncture device having high safety which can hygienically maintain the inside of a magazine and prevent infection, and the magazine. A blood collecting puncture device ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110022072 | BIOERODIBLE SELF-DEPLOYABLE INTRAGASTRIC IMPLANTS - Described herein are bioerodible, biodegradable, or digestible self-deploying intragastric implants that may be swallowed. Once swallowed, the implants undergo self-expansion in the stomach and apply a suitable pressure against the stomach wall to provide a feeling of satiety to the individual. The implants then dissolve or are disassembled perhaps using gastric liquids and pass out of the stomach. Methods of using the devices, perhaps for an individual participating in a dietary control regimen, are described. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022073 | BALLOON WITH RIGID TUBE FOR OCCLUDING THE UTERINE ARTERY - Apparatus is provided for use with a subject's body, vagina, vaginal fornix, uterus, and uterine artery. A fornix-engaging structure is inserted into the vagina and engages the vaginal fornix. A rod is inserted into the subject's body via the fornix-engaging structure, such that a distal end of the rod passes through vaginal tissue at a first vaginal site until the distal end of the rod is at a first extrauterine site outside of the uterine artery, but in a vicinity of a portion of the uterine artery that supplies a uterine fibroid. A rod-guide is coupled to the fornix-engaging structure, and guides the distal end of the rod to the first extrauterine site. A uterine artery compression device is disposed on the distal end of the rod. Other embodiments are also described. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022074 | PERMANENT ARTERIAL EMBOLI DISSOLUTION FILTER TO PREVENT EMBOLIC OCCLUSION OF A BLOOD VESSEL - An arterial emboli dissolution filter apparatus is a permanently implanted for the prevention of embolic occlusion of a blood vessel. The dissolution filter comprises an anchor section, wherein the anchor section is similar to a stent. The dissolution filter is attached to the anchor section. The device is designed so that normal blood can flow freely though the filter element while any potential embolism will be retained by the filtering element. The passing blood flow is used to dissolve and dissolve any retained emboli. The dissolution filter is fabricated of any reasonably arranged lattice elements forming a series of mesh pores. The filter material and design directs the emboli and blood flow towards a central location, thus increasing the efficiency in dissolving the emboli. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022075 | Aspiration Catheter - To prevent a small diameter catheter | 2011-01-27 |
20110022076 | Dual Endovascular Filter and Methods of Use - Blood filter devices and methods of use. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022077 | Non-Pneumatic Tourniquet Device - This invention presents a non-pneumatic tourniquet device designed for quick, easy application to an injured digit, such as a finger or a toe. One preferred embodiment comprises an frame, which is affixed to a flexible layer or membrane, and allows for an opening for the insertion of the injured digit through the device. This easy to use apparatus temporarily checks the bleeding or blood flow by applying an external pressure or a compression to the blood vessels in an appendage and also allows for exsanguination of the injured area. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022078 | ARTICULATING MECHANISM - An articulating mechanism is provided with at least one pair of spherical joints interconnected by a set of tension members. Each joint includes a ball member, a socket member configured to pivotably receive at least a portion of the ball member, and at least one tension member extending through both the ball and socket members parallel to and offset from a central longitudinal axis of the joint. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022079 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MODIFICATION OF LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A medical device, system and method for modifying a left atrial appendage (“LAA”). The medical device system includes a tether anchored within the LAA and one or more tissue growth members or occluders configured to be slid over the tether and lodged within the LAA. With this arrangement, a physician may close-off the LAA with a selective number of tissue growth members to meet the varying LAA sizes as determined from imaging information while conducting the procedure. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022080 | SINGLE DISC INTRALUMINAL FIXATION PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE DEVICE - A device and method for deploying a mechanical closure device for closing a passageway in a body, for example a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in a heart. The single disc mechanical closure device is comprise of a distal and proximal anchor constrained by a closure line to facilitate mechanical closure by bringing the distal and proximal anchors into close proximity along the closure line. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022081 | HEMOSTASIS-ENHANCING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ITS USE - The present invention advantageously provides devices, systems, and methods for percutaneous access and closure of vascular puncture sites. In an embodiment, the device for enhancing the hemostasis of a puncture site in a body lumen or tract comprises a catheter having one tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end with one inner lumen extending between at least a longitudinal portion of the catheter tubular member. The one tubular member includes external and internal tubular bodies each having proximal and distal ends. At least one of the external and the internal tubular bodies is longitudinally movable with respect to the other. An expansible member with proximal and distal ends is disposed on the distal end of the one tubular member. The distal end of the expansible member is connected to the distal end of internal tubular body and with its proximal end connected to the distal end of external tubular body. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022082 | Wound Closing Device | 2011-01-27 |
20110022083 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REPAIRING AND ANCHORING DAMAGED TISSUE - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to tissue, incorporating anchoring devices constructed substantially from suture. The anchoring devices are constructed as longitudinally extended, preformed knot configurations that upon deployment are reconfigured to form anchoring knots having an increased cross-section relative to the preformed knot configuration, for secure lodging in tissue. The anchoring devices are suitable for single and multi-anchor surgical procedures in soft tissue or bone, and multiple anchors can be delivered using a single delivery device. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022084 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REPAIRING AND ANCHORING DAMAGED TISSUE - Methods and devices are provided for repairing a tear in a meniscus. A pair of fixation member each entailing a preformed knot configuration coupled together by a suture length. The fixation members are placed on the meniscal tissue with the suture length spanning the tear, the knot configurations are expanded to form anchoring knots and the suture length is shortened to close the tear. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022085 | BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUTURES FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE - The present disclosure generally relates to biodegradable and bioresorbable materials having a mineral layer on the surface of the material. More particularly, the disclosure relates to biodegradable and bioresorbable orthopedic devices having a degradable mineral layer on the surface thereof that can be used as a delivery vehicle for biological substances. Also provided are various methods of using the mineralized devices in tissue regeneration, including bone tissue engineering, and methods for producing the mineralized devices. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022086 | COMBINING SYNTHETIC, NATURAL POLYMERS AND RECOMBINANT POLYMERS TO FORM MONOFILAMENT AND MULTIFILAMENT SELF-RETAINING SUTURES - The present invention combines synthetic, natural and recombinant polymers for making a self-retaining suture. In an embodiment of the present invention recombinant polyhydroxyalkanoate (rPHA) polymers and/or polyglycolic acid polymers are incorporated into the suture. In various embodiments of the invention, materials are incorporated into the suture to illicit a tissue response reaction. The tissue response reaction results in deposition of collagen around the tissue retainer in the tissue thereby increasing the retention of the tissue retainer in the tissue. In various embodiments of the invention, the core of the suture is made from a material that does not illicit a tissue response reaction. In various embodiments of the invention, the core can be chose to enhance elasticity and strength of the suture. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022087 | SUTURE FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SURGICAL REPAIR - An apparatus and method for suture fixation. A suture fixation device includes a body having an inner end and an outer end and a pathway. A restriction may be provided in the pathway that relatively freely permits movement of a suture through the pathway in a first direction and inhibits movement of the suture through the pathway in a second direction. A suture provided in a passageway formed in bone may be secured at an opening into the passageway using a suture fixation device that has a portion positioned outside of and adjacent the opening in contact with portions of cortical bone. The suture fixation device may include a flange portion adapted to be positioned outside to of and adjacent a suitably sized hole formed in tissue, such as bone. An inner end of the suture fixation device may extend from the flange portion and be positioned in the hole adjacent cancellous bone. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022088 | SPINAL ROD INSERTION TOOL AND METHOD - Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for inserting a spinal stabilization rod. A rod insertion tool can include a body defining a passage, a pivot rod disposed in the passage and a rod retaining member. Movement of the pivot rod can cause the rod retaining member to rotate and consequently the spinal stabilization rod to rotate. The rod insertion tool can be sized to fit through channels in sleeves used during implantation of a spinal stabilization system. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022089 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACET JOINT TREATMENT - A system for treating a facet joint of a patient including superior and inferior resurfacing devices. The superior device includes a resurfacing body configured to conform to a shape of a superior facet articular face, and the inferior device includes a resurfacing body configured to conform to a shape of an inferior facet articular face. Each resurfacing body exhibits sufficient flexibility to transition from a relatively flat state to an inserted state in which the resurfacing body substantially matches any multi-planar concavities of the corresponding facet articular face in the presence of compressive forces. With this construction, the system is capable of establishing a new sliding interface within the facet joint, and can be inserted on a minimally-invasive basis. The resurfacing bodies can be formed of PEEK, and can include teeth that engage the corresponding facet articular face. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022090 | SPINOUS PROCESS FUSION IMPLANTS - A bone plate assembly including at least one bone plate, polyaxially adjustable fixation elements and a polyaxially adjustable locking mechanism. A first plate includes at least one polyaxial element for lockable connection with a fixation pad, and a connection feature which allows the plate to translate and polyaxially rotate relative to the locking mechanism. A second plate includes at least one polyaxial element for connection with a fixation pad and a connection feature for non-rotatable connection with the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism allows translation and polyaxial adjustment of the first plate relative to the second plate and locks the first and second plates via a taper lock. The fixation pad includes a deflectable spacer configured to prevent premature locking of the pad. Methods for implantation of the bone plate assembly between two bone structures are disclosed. Instrumentation for implantation, compression and locking of the bone plate assembly is disclosed. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022091 | LOCAL DELIVERY OF AN ACTIVE AGENT FROM AN ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT - A posterior spinal fixation device or dynamic spinal stabilization device or other orthopedic device includes an active agent-delivery component. The active agent-delivery component has an active agent impregnated therein or adsorbed thereon or otherwise contained therein and is configured to release the active agent locally after the device is implanted in a patient. One preferred type of implant in accordance with the invention is an implant for stabilizing a spinal motion segment that includes a spacer member positionable between adjacent spinous processes or transverse processes or other posterior spinal element, including an implanted anchor element. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022092 | VERTEBRAL RODS AND METHODS OF USE - The present application is directed to vertebral rods and methods of use. In one embodiment, the rod includes upper and lower sections that are separated by an intermediate section. The intermediate section may include one or more members, and may have a variety of configurations. An elastic member may be positioned within the intermediate section. The intermediate section and the elastic member may provide for variable resistance during movement of the upper and lower sections. In one embodiment, the resistance increases the further away the upper and lower sections move from a first orientation. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022093 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPINAL STABILIZATION WITH FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS - Systems and methods are provided for spinal stabilization with flexible elements and other elements engaged to the vertebrae. Also provided are instruments and methods for insertion of the flexible stabilization elements and other elements and for reduction of displacement between adjacent vertebrae in a minimally invasive surgical approach. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022094 | Pedicle Screw Connector Apparatus and Method - A low-profile rod connector is disclosed that includes two substantially conical surfaces that allows two rods to be secured together. The device is easily manipulated and occupies very little space. The connector allows for the rods to be oriented at a number of different positions prior to securing the rods in a final orientation. Medical implants utilizing the present invention include surgical implants for spine stabilization. One particular application comprises securing the shaft of a pedicle screw to a spinal rod. In such application, since the connector is relatively small, displacement and disruption to nearby tissue is minimized. The connector also has application to external fixation systems which are conducted exterior of the skin surface, as well as other mechanical devices. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022095 | Modular Multi-Level Spine Stabilization System and Method - A multi-level spine stabilization system comprises a plurality of securing members configured for attachment to a plurality of vertebrae. A plurality of adjustable rods segments extend between the plurality of securing members. The adjustable rod comprises a first rod segment that engages a second rod segment in an adjustable relationship. The length of the rod may be adjusted by moving the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment. For example, the first rod segment may be in a slideable relationship with the second rod segment such that sliding the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment results in a change in the length of the rod. In one embodiment, portions of both the first rod segment and the second rod segment are positioned within and secured to the securing member. Advantageously, the multi-level spine stabilization system described herein may be used to center dynamic portions of the rod between securing members. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022096 | BONE PLATE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A bone plate locking system including a threaded screw body having a proximal end and a distal end and a plate with a through-hole. The proximal end includes a head. The head includes an upper portion, a groove adjacent the upper portion and a lower portion adjacent the groove, wherein a center-axis of the groove is off-axis to a center-axis of the threaded screw body. A locking ring configured to reside within the groove of the head. The through-hole includes an upper portion, a groove adjacent the upper portion and a lower portion adjacent the groove. The head is receivable in the through-hole. The locking ring is rotatably positioned around the groove of the head such that in an unlocked position the locking ring is outside the groove of the through-hole and in a locked position the locking ring is at least partially within the groove of the through-hole. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022097 | BONE PLATE SCREW-BLOCKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A bone plate screw-blocking system and method that comprises a plate with at least two bone screw receiving holes, blocking elements, bone screws, and a tool capable of simultaneously actuating at least two blocking elements. The plate includes an upper surface and a lower surface with bone screw receiving holes that extend through both surfaces of the plate. The bone screws couple the plate to the bone via the bone screw receiving holes. The blocking elements are movably positioned proximate each bone screw receiving hole. In an initial unblocked position, the blocking elements do not cover the bone screw receiving holes. Upon movement into final blocked positions, the blocking elements cover at least a portion of the bone screw receiving holes and preferably extend over at least a portion of the bone screw during use. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022098 | DEVICE FOR FASTENING POST-CRANIOTOMY BONE FLAPS - A device for fastening post-craniotomy bone flaps, used to secure bone fragments or flaps separated by a cranial bone mass during a surgical operation, the device comprising some external support means to the outer edges of the cranial bone mass and the bone flap; and some internal support means for the inner edges of the cranial bone mass and bone flap. The external support means and internal support means are joined via an intermediate element consisting of a shape-memory material. The external support means and internal support means consist of two platforms or two bands of shape-memory material. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022099 | Shape-Transforming Implant Device - A shape-transforming implant device for joining and holding in place a severed sternum. The device includes a bridge portion, two or more legs extending from the bridge portion, shoulder portions, and feet portions. The bridge portions have a thickness that is sized such that it can be cut with a pin cutter. The two or more legs extend from the bridge portion at a first angle when the bridge and the two or more legs are at a first temperature. The shoulder portions are defined by a first angle between the bridge portion and the two or more legs and define a transition from the bridge portion to the two or more legs. The feet portions are at an end of the two or more legs that is opposite from the shoulder portions. Each of the feet portions include an inwardly angled portion that extends toward the remaining feet portions. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022100 | MULTI-PORT MODULAR CONNECTOR FOR IMPLANTABLE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - A connector for an electrical stimulation system includes an assembly of individual contact modules arranged along a common axis. Each contact module includes a body having a seat and at least two insertion apertures. An aperture contact is associated with each of the insertion apertures and is configured and arranged to electrically couple to a terminal of an elongated member when the elongated member is inserted into the associated insertion aperture. A seal plate is disposed in each seat of an associated one of the contact modules such that the seal plate is sandwiched between adjacent contact modules. Each seal plate is configured and arranged to electrically isolate the aperture contacts of the associated contact module from the aperture contacts of the other contact modules. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022101 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANCHORING LEADS OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS IN AND AROUND BONY STRUCTURES - A lead assembly includes a nerve stimulation lead and at least one anchoring unit. The nerve stimulation lead includes electrodes disposed at a distal end that are electrically coupled to terminals disposed at the proximal end by a plurality of conductive wires. The at least one anchoring unit includes at least one elongated member and at least one fastener. The at least one elongated member extends along at least a portion of the nerve stimulation lead with a distal end of the at least one elongated member extending outwards from the nerve stimulation lead in proximity to the distal end of the nerve stimulation lead. The at least one fastener is attached to the distal end of the at least one elongated member and is configured and arranged for anchoring the at least one elongated member against a bony structure or against soft tissue abutting a bony structure. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022102 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES - Connector assemblies for use with implantable medical devices having easy to assemble contacts are disclosed. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of contact housings, sealing rings and leaf spring contact elements to form a connector having a common bore for receiving a medical lead cable. Contact grooves for positioning the leaf spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022103 | MEDICAL BLOOD-TREATING APPARATUS FOR THE EXTRA-CORPOREAL TREATMENT OF BLOOD - A medical blood-treating apparatus for the extra-corporeal treatment of blood has an extra-corporeal blood circuit. An arrangement for the extra-corporeal treatment of blood and an arrangement for electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) with which muscles of the patient can be stimulated in a targeted fashion during the dialysis treatment are provided. For this purpose, the arrangement for EMS has a means of generating electrical pulses, and has one or more electrodes connected to the means of generating electrical pulses. To enable targeted stimulation, the electrodes are applied to the patient's skin, e.g., the legs, during the blood treatment. Muscle stimulation during blood treatment may result in the dialysis treatment being more tolerable for the patient and increase the efficiency of the blood treatment. The blood-treating apparatus according to the invention allows an improvement in the efficiency of the blood treatment without any active sporting activity or exercise by the patient. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022104 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING VENTRICULAR DEPOLARIZATIONS DURING ATRIAL PACING - AV synchronous, dual chamber pacing systems are disclosed having improved sensing of ectopic ventricular depolarizations or PVCs coincidentally occurring at or shortly following delivery of an A-PACE pulse. A first ventricular sense amplifier that is blanked during and following delivery of an A-PACE pulse is coupled to active and indifferent ventricular pace/sense electrodes defining a ventricular sense vector for sensing natural ventricular depolarizations and declaring a V-EVENT. A far field PVC sense amplifier coupled to a far field PVC sense electrode pair defining a PVC sense vector detects such PVCs while the ventricular sense amplifier is blanked. A PVC declared during the ventricular blanking period by the far field PVC sense amplifier is employed to deliver a VSP pulse upon time-out of a VSP delay, if the VSP function is provided and programmed ON, and/or to halt time-out of an AV delay. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022105 | Defibrillation system - A method of treating a patient for ventricular tachycardia using a wearable defibrillator includes monitoring the patient for a predetermined condition via one or more electrodes on the defibrillator, sending a message to the patient in response to the predetermined condition, activating the defibrillator so that the defibrillator delivers defibrillation energy to the patient, and storing at least one of the results of the monitoring, sending and activating steps in a memory on the defibrillator. The method also includes downloading information stored in the memory of the defibrillator to a base station having an external interface, and transmitting the information downloaded from the memory of the base station to an external location via the external interface of the base station. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022106 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING VENTRICULAR PACING DELAYS DURING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION - Techniques are provided for use by implantable medical devices for controlling ventricular pacing, particularly during atrial fibrillation. In one example, during a V sense test for use in optimizing ventricular pacing, the implantable device determines relative degrees of variation within antecedent and succedent intervals detected between ventricular events sensed on left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV) sensing channels. Preferred or optimal ventricular pacing delays are then determined, in part, based on a comparison of the relative degrees of variation obtained during the V sense test. In another example, during RV and LV pace tests, the device distinguishes QRS complexes arising due to interventricular conduction from QRS complexes arising due to atrioventricular conduction from the atria, so as to permit the determination of correct paced interventricular conduction delays for the patient. The paced interventricular conduction delays are also used to optimize ventricular pacing. Biventricular and monoventricular pacing regimes are provided. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022107 | AUTOMATIC ENABLING OF POST LONG PAUSE OVERDRIVE PACING - A method and apparatus for controlling an atrial overdrive pacing therapy include detecting an atrial arrhythmia episode and determining if the atrial arrhythmia episode is an early recurring episode. Delivery of the atrial overdrive pacing therapy is enabled in response to the early recurring episode and commences upon detection of an atrial arrhythmia episode or a long pause. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022108 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF AV INTERVAL SELECTION IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable medical device provides ventricular pacing capabilities and optimizes AV intervals for multiple purposes. In general, intrinsic conduction is promoted by determining when electromechanical systole (EMS) ends and setting an AV interval accordingly. EMS is determined utilizing various data including QT interval, sensor input, and algorithmic calculations. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022109 | WIRELESS ECG IN IMPLANTABLE DEVICES - An implantable medical device such as an implantable pacemaker or implantable cardioverter/defibrillator includes a programmable sensing circuit providing for sensing of a signal approximating a surface electrocardiogram (ECG) through implanted electrodes. With various electrode configurations, signals approximating various standard surface ECG signals are acquired without the need for attaching electrodes with cables onto the skin. The various electrode configurations include, but are not limited to, various combinations of intracardiac pacing electrodes, portions of the implantable medical device contacting tissue, and electrodes incorporated onto the surface of the implantable medical device. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022110 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING VENTRICULAR PACING DELAYS FOR USE WITH MULTI-POLE LEADS - Techniques are provided for use by implantable medical devices for controlling ventricular pacing using a multi-pole left ventricular (LV) lead. In one example, a single “V sense” test is performed to determine intrinsic interventricular conduction time delays (Δ | 2011-01-27 |
20110022111 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING VENTRICULAR PACING DELAYS DURING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION - Techniques are provided for use by implantable medical devices for controlling ventricular pacing, particularly during atrial fibrillation. In one example, during a V sense test for use in optimizing ventricular pacing, the implantable device determines relative degrees of variation within antecedent and succedent intervals detected between ventricular events sensed on left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV) sensing channels. Preferred or optimal ventricular pacing delays are then determined, in part, based on a comparison of the relative degrees of variation obtained during the V sense test. In another example, during RV and LV pace tests, the device distinguishes QRS complexes arising due to interventricular conduction from QRS complexes arising due to atrioventricular conduction from the atria, so as to permit the determination of correct paced interventricular conduction delays for the patient. The paced interventricular conduction delays are also used to optimize ventricular pacing. Biventricular and monoventricular pacing regimes are provided. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022112 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING VENTRICULAR PACING SITES FOR USE WITH MULTI-POLE LEADS - Techniques are provided for use by implantable medical devices for controlling multi-site left ventricular (MSLV) pacing using a multi-pole left ventricular (LV) lead. In various examples, a reduced number of “V sense”, “RV pace”, and “LV pace” tests are performed to determine preferred or optimal interventricular pacing delays (VV) for use with MSLV pacing. Additionally, techniques are described for sorting the order by which LV sites are to be paced during MSLV pacing. Furthermore, techniques are described for detecting and addressing circumstances where AV/PV delays are longer than corresponding AR/PR delays during MSLV. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022113 | Analyzer Compatible Communication Protocol - Methods and systems for programming a plurality of leads under at least two distinct modalities are provided. The leads may be grouped within satellites and multiple satellites may be configured within a single lead. Each lead includes a power and communications bus providing commands, and information and pulses to the satellites. The leads may be connected to at least two different command and pulse sources, optionally a cardiac pacemaker and/or a cardiac pulse analyzer system. A command may include or be preceded by a wake-up pulse that facilitates identification of a modality applicable to the associated command and data. A command may further optionally include a reference pulse or series of reference pulses, whereby the satellite references data pulses in relation to one or more aspects of the associated reference pulse. A data pulse may deliver two bits of information. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022114 | System and method for treating pain with peripheral and spinal neuromodulation - A system for treating pain uses spinal cord stimulation and peripheral subcutaneous field stimulation separately or in combination. The system includes an implantable device that is configured to deliver several electrical signals. Several electrical leads are connected to the implantable device. The electrical leads are implanted in the patient such that an electrical signal induces a current to flow between a subcutaneous lumbar region of the patient and a spinal cord region of the patient. The system can also include electrical leads that are implanted in the patient such that an electrical signal induces a current to flow across a lumbar region of the patient. A method for treating leg and back pain is also disclosed. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022115 | TOPICAL ANESTHESIA INDUCING APPARATUS FOR INDUCING TOPICAL ANESTHESIA AND TOPICAL ANESTHESIA INDUCING APPLICATORS AND TOPICAL ANESTHESIA INDUCING ELECTRODES THEREFORE - Body worn Topical Anesthesia Inducing (TAI) apparatus for inducing topical anesthesia at a desired treatment site and TAI electrodes therefor. Body worn TAI apparatus includes a body worn TAI device including a power source, a TENS generation unit for generating a TENS output signal, a control unit with a user interface for controlling operation of the TAI apparatus and at least one TAI applicator with a TAI electrode for administering the TENS output signal at the desired treatment site for inducing topical anesthesia. Body worn TAI device configurations include a hand worn TAI device, a wrist worn TAI device, and a belt worn TAI device. TAI applicators can also administer vibration stimulus and/or cold application at the desired treatment site for increased topical anesthesia. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022116 | Neural Electronic Interface Device For Motor And Sensory Controls of Human Body - Provided is a neural electronic interface (NEI) device for motor and sensory controls of a human body, into which wireless technology, a smart micro-sensor, and a nano probe pin device (PPD) are integrated and which is implanted into a brain of a patient having abnormal motor and sensory functions to monitor activities of a cerebral nerve or stimulate a cerebral nerve. The NEI device includes: a deep brain monitoring and stimulation (DBMS) module which is implanted through a skull to contact the cerebral nerve of the patient; and a hat module which is installed at a hat put on a head of the patient, wirelessly supplies power to the DBMS module, and performs a wireless communication with the DBMS module to transmit a control signal to control the DBMS module according to nervous system data monitored and fed back from the DBMS module. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022117 | Cytokine Production Via Electrical Stimulation to Treat Glaucoma - The present invention is a method of treating glaucoma by electrically stimulating the ciliary muscle to produce shear stress on the trabecular meshwork sufficient for cytokine production. A device for electrically stimulating the ciliary muscle includes a pair of electrodes configured to provide a voltage to the ciliary muscle. The electrodes are coupled to a voltage source. A controller operates to apply the voltage to the ciliary muscle. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022118 | Application of an Electrical Field in the Vicinity of the Trabecular Meshwork to Treat Glaucoma - The present invention is a method of treating glaucoma by applying an electric field in the vicinity of the juxtacanalicular region of the trabecular meshwork sufficient to cause migration or reorientation of glycosaminoglycans located in the extracellular matrix. A device for applying the electric field includes a controller coupled to a pressure sensor, and a pair of electrodes coupled to a voltage source. The electrodes apply the electric field, and the controller controls the application of the electric field based on IOP measurements from the pressure sensor. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022119 | BONE CONDUCTION DEVICE FITTING - Methods and systems for fitting a bone conduction device are provided herein. These methods and systems comprise obtaining dynamic range parameters for a bone conduction device. These dynamic range parameters may include threshold and a maximum comfort levels for the bone conduction device. Once determined, the bone conduction device may use the dynamic range parameters in applying stimulation to a recipient. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022120 | Magnetic Attachment Arrangement for Implantable Device - A magnet arrangement is described for use in implantable devices. An implantable housing contains a portion of an implantable electronic system. A cylindrical implant magnet arrangement within the housing includes multiple adjacent magnetic sections wherein at least two of the magnetic sections have opposing magnetic orientations in opposite magnetic directions. There may also be a similar external housing having a corresponding magnet arrangement. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022121 | ANTENNA FOR BEHIND-THE-EAR (BTE) DEVICES - An improved antenna device for BTE devices, such a hearing prostheses, is disclosed. Antenna elements ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110022122 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTATIONALLY DETERMINING MIGRATION OF NEUROSTIMULATION LEADS - A tissue stimulation system and computer software and method of monitoring a neurostimulation lead having a plurality of electrodes implanted within a patient (e.g., adjacent the spinal cord) is provided. Neurostimulation lead models are provided, each of which includes estimated electrical parameter data (e.g., electrical field potential data) corresponding to a predetermined position of the neurostimulation lead. Electrical energy is transmitted to or from the electrodes, and electrical parameter data (e.g., electrical field potential data) is measured in response to the transmitted electrical energy. The measured electrical parameter data is compared with the estimated electrical parameter data of each of the neurostimulation lead models, and a position of the neurostimulation lead is determined based on the comparison. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022123 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH INDUCTIVE ANTENNA FILTER - This disclosure describes techniques for reducing, and possibly eliminating, adverse effects caused by signals induced on an inductive antenna of an implanted medical device by varying magnetic fields from a source of interference, such as the gradient magnetic fields applied during an MRI procedure. For example, the implantable medical device includes an inductive antenna that receives signals via inductive coupling, a filter circuit that attenuates signals induced on the inductive antenna by varying magnetic fields generated from a source of interference and substantially passes signals induced on the inductive antenna by varying magnetic fields generated by an expected source and a telemetry module that processes the signals from the filter circuit. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022124 | MULTIPLEXED MULTI-ELECTRODE NEUROSTIMULATION DEVICES - Implantable stimulation devices are provided. Aspects of the devices include a multiplexed multi-electrode component configured for neural stimulation. The multiplexed multi-electrode component includes two or more individually addressable satellite electrode structures electrically coupled to a common conductor. The satellite structures include a hermetically sealed integrated circuit controller operatively coupled to one or more electrodes. Also provided are systems that include the devices of the invention, as well as methods of using the systems and devices in a variety of different applications. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022125 | INDUCTIVELY RECHARGEABLE EXTERNAL ENERGY SOURCE, CHARGER, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A TRANSCUTANEOUS INDUCTIVE CHARGER FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Techniques for transcutaneous transferral of energy to an implantable medical device are disclosed. An embodiment includes a system comprising an implantable medical device having a secondary coil. An external device is provided to transcutaneously transfer energy to the secondary coil. The external device comprises a housing having a side adapted to be positioned in proximity to the secondary coil when the external device is transferring energy to the secondary coil. A temperature sensor is coupled to the side to determine a temperature indicative of heat to which the patient is being exposed during the transfer of energy. A control circuit is adapted to control the transfer of energy to the secondary coil based on the temperature. For instance, the control circuit may limit transfer of energy by controlling times at which transfer of energy occurs or controlling an amplitude of a signal within the external device. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022126 | Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation Systems and Methods of Use - The present invention discloses systems and methods for stimulation of the trigeminal nerve via indirect application of micro-current from a self-contained frequency/static-charged device. The device is treated with a process that allows it to store and dispense a low-level charge. The device can be directly or indirectly infused with a frequency from an external charging system; embedded with a charge-sustaining supplement and infused with a frequency that can be transferred from an external charging system, or embedded with a frequency generating and sustaining component, without infusion from an external charging system. The device operates independently once infused or embedded with operational frequency. The device is positioned near one or more trigeminal access point such as intra-oral, temple, or neck. The device may be used to increase strength, flexibility, balance, calm heart rate, and help control pain. Usage encourages neural plasticity, establishing sustainable new connections between nerve cells. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022127 | BLOOD VOLUME REDISTRIBUTION THERAPY FOR HEART FAILURE - A first fluid status indicator of a pulmonary fluid status associated with pulmonary edema and a second fluid status indicator of a non-pulmonary fluid status can be used to provide an alert or to control a therapy for pulmonary edema. Additionally, intermittent cardiac blood volume redistribution therapy can be used to provide cardiac conditioning in heart failure patients. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022128 | HAIR-GROWTH DEVICE AND HAIR-GROWTH METHOD - The hair-growth device ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110022129 | NANOPARTICLES FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY - Embodiments of the invention include nanoparticulate products of a flash nanoprecipitation process, the products comprising, in combination, pre-formed nanoparticles having properties of an upconversion phosphor and a hydrophobic organic compound having the properties of a photosensitizer, and a method of photodynamic therapy comprising the use of the nanoparticulate products is described. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022130 | Intranasal Red Light Probe For Treating Alzheimer's Disease - A method of treating disease in which intranasal red light devices are used to shine red light upon the brain structures in the basal prefrontal cortex. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022131 | Method for Restoring an Ejaculatory Failure - The present invention relates to a method for eliciting ejaculation in a male individual, comprising delivering one or more stimulation pulses to lumbar spinothalamic (LSt) cells via a light stimulus, wherein said LSt cells express a light-activated cation channel protein. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022132 | LASER HAIR-LOSS TREATMENT DEVICE - The present invention relates to a laser hair-loss treatment device. The laser hair-loss treatment device of the present invention comprises a cap provided in such a way as to cover the head of the user and comprises a laser assembly which is provided on the inside of the cap and which receives power and irradiates laser light under control by means of a controller. This hair-loss treatment device further comprises: a resilient pad attached to the inside of the cap; a circuit substrate which is attached to one surface of the resilient pad and which is provided with a heat-emitting body for receiving electrical power and emitting heat; vibrating motors which are provided electrically connected to the circuit substrate, and which are respectively provided in positions where they do not positionally interfere with the heat-emitting body, and which also generate vibrations upon receipt of an electrical power-source supply; and laser assemblies which are provided on one side of the vibrating motors, are electrically connected to the circuit substrate, and one end of each of which is attached to the scalp of the user by being provided passing through and projecting from assembly holes formed in the resilient pads. The laser hair-loss treatment device according to the present invention is beneficial in that it can activate hair-root cells in a complex fashion through thermal stimulation using a heat-emitting element and physical stimulation using a vibrational element and optical-pulse stimulation for a laser diode on the scalp of the wearer, and thereby promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. Additionally, the present invention is advantageous in that it can provide enhanced working efficiency in disassembly and assembly since the laser-diode assembly has a straightforward construction, and in that it can multiply laser and drug penetration since the laser irradiation and vibration are transmitted in a state in which the lens and lens cap are attached to the scalp. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022133 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL THERAPY TO SKELETAL JOINTS - An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C., are used for structural remodeling, whereas lower temperatures achieve other responses without appreciable remodeling. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022134 | Underbody convective warming blanket constructions - An underbody convective warming blanket includes a duct that is separate from, but in fluid communication with, interior space of the underbody convective warming blanket. The duct may be deployed to provide an air circulation conduit to shunt air around the air distribution structure in the interior space. The duct may be a flexible tube having a first end coupled to a first duct port in the underbody convective warming blanket near a first end of the underbody convective warming blanket and a second end to be coupled to a second duct port in the underbody convective warming blanket near a second end of the underbody convective warming blanket. An underbody convective warming blanket may include a midsection with an elongate columnar configuration which transitions at an end, or at each end, to a plinth-like configuration. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022135 | Patient comfort apparatus and system - An apparatus, a system, and a method for thermally comforting a patient include pneumatic, convective device providing thermal treatment for persons or animals, which is adapted for use in combination with a clinical garment such as a hospital gown, robe, bib, and other equivalents. The pneumatic convective device provides convective warming focused or directed primarily on the thorax or body core. The pneumatic convective device includes at least one inlet for being accessed through a clinical garment, a region in distribution with the inlet for distributing a stream of pressurized, thermally treated air, and a permeable member for emitting pressurized, thermally treated air from the distribution region. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022136 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED HEAT TRANSFER FROM A BODY - Methods and apparatuses for temperature modification of a patient, or selected regions thereof, including an induced state of hypothermia. The temperature modification is accomplished using an in-dwelling heat exchange catheter within which a fluid heat exchange medium circulates. A heat exchange cassette is attached to the circulatory conduits of the catheter, the heat exchange cassette being sized to engage a cavity within a control unit. The control unit includes a heater/cooler device for providing heated or cooled fluid to a heat exchanger in thermal communication with the fluid heat exchange medium circulating to the heat exchange catheter, a user input device, and a processor connected to receive input from various sensors around the body and the system. A temperature control scheme for ramping the body temperature up or down without overshoot is provided. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022137 | COOLING GARMENT - The present invention is a cooling garment, comprising at least one tubing matrix for location of a coolant; wherein the tubing matrix is in the form of a waffle design. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022138 | Device and Method for Extracting Heat from the Palm of a Hand - A device for extracting thermal energy from the core body of an individual via the palm thereof during or after physical exertion activity by that individual, wherein the device includes (a) an enclosure containing a cold-maintaining substance, wherein the enclosure is not larger than the palm; and (b) securing means attached to the enclosure for securing the enclosure against the palm. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022139 | Electrode having erectable lead - Disclosed is an electrode, such as an SCS paddle electrode, having a lead attached thereto along an interior portion of the electrode. The lead and electrode are configured such that the lead may be positioned generally coplanar with a top surface of the electrode, and may likewise be erected from such coplanar orientation up and away from the top surface of the electrode. Thus, the lead can maintain the typical configuration of emerging from the back end of the electrode, but because at least portions of the lead are not permanently bonded into the electrode paddle, the lead (when desired) can be pulled upward, with or without surrounding strain relief material, to emerge from the top surface of the paddle at an angle or curve to such top surface. This allows the base of the paddle to engage a bony opening, such as when the electrode is inserted into a patient's spine, skull, plane of fascia, etc. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022140 | METHODOLOGY AND APPARATUS TO TERMINATE ABANDONED ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE LEADS - An energy management system facilitates the transfer of high frequency energy coupled into an implanted abandoned lead at a selected RF frequency or frequency band, to an energy dissipating surface. This is accomplished by conductively coupling the implanted abandoned lead to the energy dissipating surface of an abandoned lead cap through an energy diversion circuit including one or more passive electronic network components whose impedance characteristics are at least partially tuned to the implanted abandoned lead's impedance characteristics. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022141 | SPRING PASSIVE LEAD ANCHOR AND METHODS AND DEVICES USING THE ANCHOR - A lead anchor includes a body defining at least one first portion of a lead lumen, the body having a first opening and a second opening. An obstructing member is disposed within the body. The obstructing member defines a second portion of the lead lumen. A spring is disposed in the body and configured and arranged to operate on the obstructing member so that the second portion of the lead lumen is coterminous with the at least one first portion of the lead lumen and forms a continuous lead path when the spring is compressed and the second portion of the lead lumen is offset from the at least one first portion of the lead lumen when the spring is not compressed. | 2011-01-27 |
20110022142 | TUBULAR LEAD ANCHOR AND METHODS AND DEVICES USING THE ANCHOR - A lead anchor includes a plurality of parallel tubular members and at least one suture element configured and arranged for receiving a suture to suture the lead anchor to patient tissue. Each tubular member defines a lead lumen having a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass. | 2011-01-27 |