31st week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140213784 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF SUBSTITUTED OXAZOLIDINONES - The present invention relates to methods for the preparation of a compound having the formula (X). Individual reaction steps as well as intermediates are additionally claimed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213785 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AROMATIC AND HETEROAROMATIC AMINES - A process is described for preparing aromatic and heteroaromatic amines of the general formula (I) Ar—NR | 2014-07-31 |
20140213786 | Method for Producing Coumarin Derivative - The present invention provides a novel method for producing a compound represented by general formula (VII) below or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a synthetic intermediate thereof: | 2014-07-31 |
20140213787 | REGIOSELECTIVE PREPARATION OF 2-AMINO-5-TRIFLUOROMETHYLPYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to a method of making 2,4-differentiated 5-trifluoromethylpyrimidines, which are useful as intermediates in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical substances. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213788 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ALPHA-ACYLOXY BETA-FORMAMIDO AMIDES - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of the general Formula (I), comprising: a) reacting a compound of the general Formula (II) with a compound of the Formula III R | 2014-07-31 |
20140213789 | STANNYL DERIVATIVES OF NAPHTHALENE DIIMIDES AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Naphthalene diimide (NDI) compounds can be functionalized with tin reagent to provide a useful, versatile synthetic tool. One embodiment provides, for example, a composition comprising at least one NDI compound comprising at least one stannyl substituent bonded to the naphthalene moiety of the NDI compound. Applications include organic electronic devices including OLED, OPV, OFET, and sensing devices. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213790 | SELENOPHENE-FUSED AROMATIC COMPOUND AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a method for more easily and economically producing a selenophene-fused aromatic compound derivative containing various substituents and the selenophene-fused aromatic compound produced according to the method, and the selenophene-fused aromatic compound can be used for various purposes such as an intermediate of an anti-bacterial or anticancer substance, an indicator of which color is changed depending on a solvent, or a fluorescent substance. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213791 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PEST CONTROL AGENT - To supply a derivative having a 2-acyliminopyridine structure and being represented by the following formula (I) in an amount required as a pest control agent stably and at a low cost, provided is a method comprising the steps of: acylating an amino group at position 2 of a compound represented by formula (A) by use of an acylating agent, to thereby produce a compound represented by formula (B); and further alkylating a nitrogen atom at position 1 of the compound represented by formula (B): | 2014-07-31 |
20140213792 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICALLY ACTIVE 2-ARYLPIPERIDINIUM SALT - Disclosed is a method for producing an optically active 2-arylpiperidinium salt, comprising asymmetrically hydrogenating a pyridinium salt in the presence of an iridium complex and hydrogen, the 2-arylpiperidinium salt being represented by the following general formula (1): | 2014-07-31 |
20140213793 | METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF DEUTERATED VINYL PYRIDINE MONOMERS - Methods for synthesizing deuterated vinylpyridine compounds of the Formula (1), wherein the method includes: (i) deuterating an acyl pyridine of the Formula (2) in the presence of a metal catalyst and D | 2014-07-31 |
20140213794 | AZOLE DERIVATIVES, METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, INTERMEDIATE THEREOF, AGRO-HORTICULTURAL AGENTS - An azole derivative according to the invention is represented by Formula (I), wherein each of R | 2014-07-31 |
20140213795 | GERMINAL ALKOXY/ALKYLSPIROCYCLIC SUBSTITUTED TETRAMATE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) | 2014-07-31 |
20140213796 | METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF SOLID HETEROGENEOUS CHIRAL CATALYSTS AND THEIR USE IN STEREOSELECTIVE REACTIONS - This invention describes the methodology to produce solid heterogeneous chiral organocatalysts that can be used in condensation reactions. The catalysts can be recovered in a simple manner by filtration and can also be reused. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213797 | Novel Pharmaceutical Intermediates and Methods for Preparing the Same - A pharmaceutical intermediate including a first indole moiety which is associated with an optionally carboxylated hexahydroazepino moiety, an optionally carboxylated azonane moiety, or a second, optionally carboxylated indole moiety, having an alkyl, allyl, phenylallyl, cinnamyl, alkenyl, and/or alkyl-alkenyl substituent pendant from a nitrogen atom of the same. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213798 | SPIROFLUORENE DERIVATIVE, MATERIAL FOR LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT, LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT, LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - It is an object of the present invention to provide a material having a high Tg and a wide energy gap. The present invention provides a spirofluorene derivative represented by General Formula 1. (In the formula, R | 2014-07-31 |
20140213799 | SYNTHESIS OF REVERSIBLY PROTECTED SILANES - The present invention discloses a method for synthesizing a reversibly protected organometallic compound or a reversibly protected silane. This method can be conducted by (1) reacting an organometallic compound with a hydroxyl group containing compound to produce a solution containing the reversibly protected organometallic compound and hydrogen chloride; (2) reacting the solution containing the reversibly protected organometallic compound and the hydrogen chloride with a trialkyl amine to precipitate the hydrogen chloride from the solution; and (3) recovering the reversibly protected organometallic compound from the solution of the reversibly protected organometallic compound. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213800 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING ORGANIC MATERIAL FOR ORGANIC SOLAR CELL - Provided are a novel 1,2-bis(dialkylphosphino)-4,5-(methylenedioxy)benzene derivative that forms a metal complex having particularly high asymmetry induction capacity and catalytic activity on β-dehydroamino acids, a method for manufacturing the same, a metal complex having this 1,2-bis(dialkylphosphino)-4,5-(methylenedioxy)benzene derivative as a ligand, and an asymmetric hydrogenation method using this metal complex. A 1,2-bis(dialkylphosphino)-4,5-(methylenedioxy)benzene derivative represented by general formula (1). (In the formula, R | 2014-07-31 |
20140213801 | MULTILAYER CATALYST HAVING VANADIUM ANTIMONATE IN AT LEAST ONE CATALYST LAYER FOR PREPARING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND/OR CARBOXYLIC ANHYDRIDES AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE HAVING A LOW HOT SPOT TEMPERATURE - The present invention relates to a catalyst system for preparing carboxylic acids and/or carboxylic anhydrides, which system comprises a plurality of superposed catalyst layers arranged in a reaction tube, where vanadium antimonate is introduced into the active material in at least one of the catalyst layers. The present invention further relates to a process for gas-phase oxidation, in which a gaseous stream comprising at least one hydrocarbon and molecular oxygen is passed through a plurality of catalyst layers and the maximum hot spot temperature is below 425° C. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213802 | (-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate Derivatives for Inhibiting Proteasome - A method of reducing tumor cell growth, the method including administering an effective amount of a compound having the formula: | 2014-07-31 |
20140213803 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 2 SUBSTITUTED TETRAHYDROPYRANOLS - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-substituted 4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyrans by reacting 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol (isoprenol) with the corresponding alkenealdehydes in the presence of a strongly acidic ion exchanger with subsequent hydrogenation. Specifically, the present invention relates to a corresponding process for the preparation of 2-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyran by reacting isoprenol with prenal, with subsequent hydrogenation. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213804 | PREPARATION OF NITRILE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to novel nitrile compounds according to formula I and II: (I) Formula I wherein: X=—CH | 2014-07-31 |
20140213805 | NOVEL ARYLALCOHOLS AND METAL COMPLEXES THEREOF - Provided herein is a compound of Formula 1: | 2014-07-31 |
20140213806 | COMPLEX COMPOUNDS HAVING A LIGAND CONTAINING AN N DONOR AND A P DONOR AND THE USE THEREOF IN THE OPTO-ELECTRONIC FIELD - The invention describes electronic devices comprising a metal complex compound having at least one ligand contain-ing an N donor and a P donor having the formula (I), in which the carbons C1 and C2 are part of an aromatic or non-aromatic ring system F1, P and N are phosphorus and nitrogen, where the nitrogen is in sp2-hybridised form, the radicals R3 and R4 are, indepen-dently of one another, hydrogen or an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, cyclo-alkynyl, alkylcycloalkyl, heteroalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroalkylcycloalkyl, aryl, hetero-aryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl radical having up to 40 C atoms, and R1 and R2 are, independently of one another, an atom or radical from the group comprising hydrogen, halogen, R, RO—, RS—, RCO—, RCOO—, RNH—, R2N—, RCONR— and —Si(R)X(OR)3-X, where R=an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkynyl, alkylcycloalkyl, heteroalkyl, hetero-cycloalkyl, hetero-alkyl-cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl radical having up to 40 C atoms and X=1, 2 or 3. The invention furthermore describes a process for the production of an electronic device of this type and processes for the generation of light or blue emission using a metal complex compound of this type. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213807 | Methods For Preparing Aqueous Suspension Of Precious Metal Nanoparticles - The present disclosure is directed to methods of preparing stable suspensions of precious metal nanoparticles and methods for attaching bio-molecules to the nanoparticles. The formation of nanoparticles can be accomplished by either chemical synthesis or pulsed laser ablation in a liquid. The present disclosure reveals the importance of controlling the conductivity of the dispersion medium during pulsed laser ablation in a liquid to control the particle size of the nanoparticles. The present disclosure also reveals the importance of adjusting and maintaining the conductivity in a range of 25 μS/cm or less during storage of the nanoparticles and just prior to performing bioconjugation reactions. The control of conductivity is an important process for maintaining the nanoparticles as a stable non-aggregated colloidal suspension in a dispersion medium. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213808 | METHOD FOR PREPARING POLY(HYDROXYMETHYL)-FUNCTIONAL SILOXANES AND SILICA GELS - Hydroxymethyl-functional siloxanes and silica gels are prepared by reacting a siloxacycle having at least one unit of the formula [SiR | 2014-07-31 |
20140213809 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A POLYORGANOSILOXANE AND A POLYORGANOSILOXANE - A method for preparing a polyorganosiloxane represented by the following general formula (1): (R | 2014-07-31 |
20140213810 | PREPARATION OF SITAGLIPTIN INTERMEDIATES - The invention relates to the preparation of chiral compounds, in particular to the preparation of chiral compounds which may be used as intermediates for the preparation of anti-diabetic agents, preferably sitagliptin. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213811 | IMPROVED PROCESS OF DEHYDRATION REACTIONS - The present invention relates to the production of acrolein, acrylic acid or methacrylic acid by dehydration reaction of renewable raw material such as glycerin or hydroxycarboxylic acids, in the presence of a novel catalyst system supported on a carrier having a bimodal structure and a high pore volume and distribution. The dehydration reactions can be carried out for longer operation duration, so that acrolein, acrylic acid or methacrylic acid can be produced at higher productivity and for longer running time. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213812 | Oligomeric Rosin Esters for Use in Inks - Disclosed are ester compounds of the formulae | 2014-07-31 |
20140213813 | Haloalkylmethyleneoxyphenyl-Substituted Ketoenols - The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I), | 2014-07-31 |
20140213814 | Process For Extraction Of Peptides And Its Application In Liquid Phase Peptide Synthesis - A process for extraction of a peptide from a reaction mixture resulting from a peptide coupling reaction, the reaction mixture containing the peptide and a polar aprotic solvent selected from N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, whereby the process includes a step a) and a step b): step a) including the addition of a component a1) and a component a2), whereby component a1) is toluene and component a2) is water, to the reaction mixture, so that a biphasic system with an organic layer and an aqueous layer is obtained; step b) including the subsequent separation of the organic layer containing the peptide from the aqueous layer. In an embodiment, a combination of toluene and an organic solvent 1 selected from n-heptane, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, ethylacetate, isopropylacetate, acetonitrile and tetrahydrofuran is used for the process for extraction. The extraction step is preferably used in a process for preparation of a peptide in liquid phase. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213815 | NORBORNENE MONOMER, POLYNORBORNENE DERIVATIVE, LIQUID CRYSTAL PHOTOALIGNMENT FILM CONTAINING THE SAME AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a norbornene monomer, a polynorbornene derivative, a liquid crystal alignment film including the same, and a liquid crystal display device including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a norbornene monomer, a polynorbornene derivative, a liquid crystal alignment film including the same, and a liquid crystal display device including the same, which have an alignment property by photoreaction, excellent thermal stability and photoreactivity, the increased photo-reaction rate and reliability of the alignment film, thereby showing high manufacturing process efficiency. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213816 | DIURETHANE GELATORS FOR CURABLE INK APPLICATIONS - The disclosure provides a diurethane gelator having the structure of Formula I. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213817 | PRECURSOR COMPOUND OF RADIOACTIVE HALOGEN-LABELED ORGANIC COMPOUND - It is intended to provide a novel amino acid organic compound which can be used as a labeling precursor compound for radioactive halogen-labeled amino acid compounds including [ | 2014-07-31 |
20140213818 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BETA-SANTALOL - The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or mixtures thereof, and wherein R represents a C | 2014-07-31 |
20140213819 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 2-HYDROXY-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRONITRILE FROM 3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPANAL AND HYDROGEN CYANIDE - A method for the production of 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyronitrile having good storage stability in a multi-zone reactor, is provided. 3-methylmercaptopropionaldehyde is reacted with hydrogen cyanide in the presence of a base as catalyst in a main reaction zone of the multizone reactor to form a reaction mixture comprising the 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyronitrile, unreacted 3-methylmercaptopropionaldehyde, the catalyst and residual amounts of gaseous hydrogen cyanide. The residual gaseous hydrogen cyanide is removed from the main reaction zone to an absorption and post-reaction zone of the reactor which comprises a mixture of 3-methylmercaptopropionaldehyde and the catalyst; and the gaseous hydrogen cyanide is further reacted with the 3-methylmercaptopropionaldehyde in the absorption and post reaction zone. A molar ratio of hydrogen cyanide to 3-(methylthio)propanal in the main reaction zone is from 0.98 to 1.03. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213820 | BIS-UREA GELATORS FOR CURABLE INK APPLICATIONS - The disclosure provides curable inks including a bis-urea gelator having the structure of Formula I. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213821 | CHEMICAL PROCESS FOR OPENING RING COMPOUNDS - It is described a process for the opening of lactone or lactam rings useful in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active compounds and the intermediates thereof, particularly Aliskiren. It has found that by selecting a type of solvent it is possible to obtain excellent yields and high optical and chemical purity of the isolated products. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213822 | TRIPHENYLAMINE DERIVATIVE, AND CHARGE TRANSPORT MATERIAL AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTORECEPTOR USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a triphenylamine derivative represented by general formula (1): | 2014-07-31 |
20140213823 | Amination process for manufacturing amines using catalyst - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of an amine (particularly diamines and polyamines) by reacting an alkanolamine or a polyol with ammonia in the presence of a catalyst composed of two active metals from the group of transition metals, namely nickel and chromium supported on a microporous refractory substrate, in a hydrogenated, trickle bed reactor. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213824 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING AND PURIFYING 1,4-DIAMINOBUTANE FROM FERMENTED SOLUTION - The present invention relates to a method for separating and purifying 1,4-diaminobutane at high purity and high yield from a fermented solution comprising 1,4-diaminobutane, through cell mass removement, desalination, concentration, impurities removal, and recovery. Also, provided is a method for separating and purifying 1,4-diaminobutane at high purity and high yield from a fermented solution 1,4-diaminobutane, through cell mass removement, desalination, low-temperature concentration, crystallization, filtration, high-temperature concentration and distillation. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213825 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING 2-(ARYLOXYMETHYL) BENZALDEHYDE COMPOUND - A new process for producing a 2-(aryloxymethyl)benzaldehyde compound and the like are provided. More particularly, a process for producing a 2-(aryloxymethyl)benzaldehyde compound represented by formula (4) comprising step (A) of hydrolyzing a compound represented by the following formula (1); and step (B) of reacting a compound represented by formula (2) obtained in step (A) and a compound represented by formula (3) or a salt thereof is provided; | 2014-07-31 |
20140213826 | Recombinant Synthesis of Medium Chain-Length Alkanes - The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms as hosts, such that the organisms efficiently produce alkanes, and in particular the use of such organisms for the commercial production of alkanes and related molecules. Other materials, methods, and compositions are also described. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213827 | PREPARATION OF HYDROXY ALDEHYDES - An improved process for preparing hydroxy aldehydes, such as hydroxypivaldehyde, is provided. Specifically, the process employs an alkaline additive for separating by-product amine salts from a hydroxy aldehyde and other reaction products formed in the process of preparing a hydroxy aldehyde using an amine catalyst. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213828 | POLYMER RECOVERY PROCESS IN THE FILTRATION OF POLYETHER POLYOLS - A filtration method is disclosed for recovering purified polyether polyol comprising the steps of providing an aqueous solution of a polyether polyol containing an alkali metal catalyst residual formed from a transesterification process utilizing an alkali metal catalyst, contacting the aqueous solution with a stoichiometric excess of magnesium sulfate, magnesium sulfite or a combination thereof to form a second aqueous solution, wherein said stoichiometric excess is based on the amount of said alkali metal catalyst residual. Water is removed from the second aqueous solution at a temperature above a set limit of said polyether polyol to produce a dehydrated slurry containing a polyether polyol phase substantially free of residual alkali metal and a precipitated solid phase comprising sulfate and/or sulfite salts of the alkali metal catalyst, magnesium hydroxide, and excess magnesium sulfate and/or sulfite, wherein the particle size distribution of said precipitated solid phase is controlled to minimize the amount of particles therein that are smaller than 3 microns. The dehydrated slurry is then passed through a filtration system to separate the polyether polyol phase from the precipitated solid phase. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213829 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING METHOXYPOLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS - A method for producing methoxypolyethylene glycols includes the following steps: (1) after the reactor is washed by water, nitrogen is filled in the reactor to elevate the pressure and then the reactor is vacuumized to completely remove water and reduce the oxygen content in the reactor; (2) nitrogen is filled in the rector and pressure is elevated, and then methanol and sodium methoxide as the catalyst in methanol is added into the reactor, and then warming up; (3) ethylene oxide is added into the reactor at 800˜1200 kg/h to process the pre-reaction; (4) ethylene oxide is added into the reactor at 8000˜12000 kg/h to process the reaction after methanol and ethylene oxide in the reactor are completely reacted; (5) the pressure of reaction product is reduced and pH of reaction product is adjusted to 5˜7 after the reaction is finished, and then the reaction product is transferred to the tank yard. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213830 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ABSOLUTE ALCOHOL AND ABSOLUTE ALCOHOL - An object of the present invention is to provide a highly safe absolute alcohol of high quality free from an off-odor and a method for producing the same. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213831 | STABILIZATION OF CHLOROPROPENES - Compositions including chlorinated propenes and a phenolic antioxidant are described herein. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213832 | Stable Spherical, Porous Metal-Organic Framework Shaped Bodies For Gas Storage And Gas Separation - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a MOF shaped body in the form of spheres, MOF shaped bodies in the form of spheres and a method of uptake of at least one substance for the purposes of its storage, separation, controlled release, chemical reaction or as support utilizing MOF shaped bodies in the form of spheres. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213833 | LOW METAL BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OILS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Low metal biomass-derived pyrolysis oils and processes for producing the same are provided. Low metal biomass-derived pyrolysis oil is produced by a process of contacting metal-containing biomass-derived pyrolysis oil with an acidic ion-exchange resin having sulfonic acid groups. Low metal biomass-derived pyrolysis oil is removed from spent acidic ion-exchange resin after ion-exchange. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213834 | ULTRA HIGH VISCOSITY SYNTHETIC BASE STOCKS AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING SAME - Provided is a polyalphaolefin (PAO) fluid including a polymer of one or more C | 2014-07-31 |
20140213835 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR ALKYLATING AND HYDROGENATING A LIGHT CYCLE OIL - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for alkylating and hydrogenating a light cycle oil. The process can include passing the light cycle oil, one or more C2-C6 alkenes, and hydrogen through a reaction vessel containing an alkylation zone and a hydrogenation zone. Generally, the hydrogen is at least partially comprised from a hydrocarbon product stream from a fluid catalytic cracking zone. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213836 | THERMAL CRACKING OF IMPURITIES IN TRIGLYCERIDE MIXTURES - A heated petroleum-derived hydrocarbon is contacted with a triglyceride feed in a thermal cracking zone to decompose and remove impurities prior to hydrotreating the mixture to fuel range hydrocarbon. This process allows the use of a variety of low cost triglyceride feeds while reducing fouling of process equipment and catalyst. The process also reduces the use of chemicals required for conventional degumming of triglyceride feeds. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213837 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING WEIGHT OF OLEFINS - The process converts FCC olefins to heavier compounds. The heavier compounds are more easily separated from the unconverted paraffins. The heavier compounds can be recycled to an FCC unit or delivered to a separate FCC unit. Suitable conversion zones are oligomerization and aromatic alkylation zones. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213838 | EBULLATING BED METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF BIOCOMPONENT FEEDSTOCKS - Processes are provided for producing a diesel fuel product having a sulfur content of 15 wppm or less (e.g., 10 wppm or less) from feed sources that include a biocomponent feedstock. The biocomponent feedstock can be initially co-processed with a mineral feed in a fluidized bed stage, such as an ebullating bed processing stage. Ebullating bed processing can mitigate the impact of the biocomponent feed on other hydrotreatment aspects of a diesel boiling range feed. Challenged biocomponent feeds can be handled by introducing the biocomponent feed into the ebullating bed reactor in a manner that reduces the fouling impact of the feed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213839 | Methods of Regenerating Aromatization Catalysts - Methods for treating or rejuvenating a spent catalyst are disclosed. Such methods can employ a step of halogenating the spent catalyst, followed by decoking the halogenated spent catalyst. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213840 | Production of Para-Xylene - In a process for producing para-xylene, benzene and/or toluene is alkylated with methanol in the presence of a catalyst under conditions including a temperature of at least 500° C. and an H | 2014-07-31 |
20140213841 | Non-Invasive In-Situ Radiation Dosimetry - A system for measuring radiation dose comprises an excitation device adapted for directing an energy wave at a volume of a substance comprising gas-filled microparticles, a detector for detecting a response signal emitted and/or modified from the volume of the substance comprising gas-filled microparticles; and a control unit. The control unit is adapted for calculating a dose of ionizing radiation previously received by the volume of the substance based on the response signal. A method includes measuring a received dose of ionizing radiation and using a contrast agent for non-invasive in-situ dosimetry. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213842 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING PRIMARY HEADACHE - Non-invasive electrical nerve stimulation devices and magnetic stimulation devices are disclosed, along with methods of treating medical disorders using energy that is delivered noninvasively by such devices. The disorders comprise migraine and other primary headaches such as cluster headaches, including sinus symptoms that resemble an immune-mediated response (“sinus” headaches), irrespective of whether those symptoms arise from an allergy that is co-morbid with the headache. The disclosed methods may also be used to treat other disorders that may be co-morbid with migraine headaches, such as anxiety disorders. In preferred embodiments of the disclosed methods, one or both of the patient's vagus nerves are stimulated non-invasively. In other embodiments, parts of the sympathetic nervous system and/or the adrenal glands are stimulated. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213843 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL INJURY OR CONDITION CAUSED BY A STROKE - Described herein are methods of treating neurological injury and conditions, in particular symptoms and complications arising from or caused by a stroke. These treatment methods can include the steps of generating a pulsed electromagnetic field from a pulsed electromagnetic field source and applying the pulsed electromagnetic field in proximity to a target region. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213844 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL PAIN - Described herein are methods of treating neurological injury and conditions, in particular neurological pain. These treatment methods can include the steps of generating a pulsed electromagnetic field from a pulsed electromagnetic field source and applying the pulsed electromagnetic field in proximity to a target region. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213845 | AMBIENT SENSING OF PATIENT DISCOMFORT - Methods, computer systems, and computer-readable storage media for monitoring and managing patient discomfort are provided. Inputs are received from ambient sensors located in a clinical care room. Based on a determination that the inputs exceed predetermined thresholds, it is determined that the patient is experiencing discomfort. Various measures are automatically initiated to help diminish the patient's discomfort. The measures include aromatherapy, visual relaxation therapy, audio therapy, and automatic administration of pain relief. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213847 | ENDOSCOPIC FOREIGN BODY RETRIEVAL - The present application discloses endoscopy systems and devices for use therewith, wherein such systems and devices are designed for use in foreign body retrieval procedures. Moreover, the present application discloses methods of retrieving foreign bodies using the provided systems and devices. In one exemplary embodiment, a foreign body retrieval device capable for use with an endoscope is provided. The retrieval device comprises a housing and a capture tool disposed within and movable relative to the housing. The housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one cavity. The proximal end of the housing is configured for attachment to the distal end of an endoscope and the distal end comprises an opening for at least partially receiving a foreign body in the at least one cavity. The capture tool defines an at least partially closeable aperture. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213848 | ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL SYSTEM - The present invention is an apparatus, device or tool for performing endoscopic (that is, minimally invasive) surgery. An exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a video endoscope whilst in another embodiment of the invention includes an endoscopic surgical tool which, when equipped with one of a suite of endoscopic surgical instruments, can be used by a surgeon to perform surgical procedures inside a body. Another embodiment of the present invention includes a suite of endoscopic surgical instruments designed to work co-operatively with the endoscopic surgical tool. In another embodiment of the present invention, a video-assisted endoscopic surgical tool system is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes the video-assisted endoscopic surgical tool and a suite of at least one endoscopic surgical instrument. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213849 | METHOD OF VIEWING INTERNAL ORGANS FROM DIFFERENT ANGLES - A laparoscope for introduction into a body cavity includes an elongated shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion. Each of the proximal and distal portions has an outer surface. The distal portion is disposed in a bent configuration relative to the proximal portion once inserted into the body cavity. At least one illumination device is disposed on the outer surface of the distal portion and is in electronic communication with a control unit. At least one image capturing device is disposed adjacent the illumination device and is in electronic communication with the control unit and a display unit. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213850 | Compact Multi-Viewing Element Endoscope System - The present specification is directed towards endoscopes, such as colonoscopes, that provide a broader field of view and allow extended access of surgical tools and also enable efficient packing of all necessary elements in the tip section, while maintaining their functionality. Also described are methods and systems for capturing and displaying still and video images using an endoscope corresponding to a left-side looking, a front-looking and a right-side looking viewing element of an endoscopic tip generated in a native aspect ratio. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213851 | ILLUMINATED CANNULA - The illumination system comprises an arthroscope, endoscope or other suitable surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for the optics of the arthroscope. The arthroscopic illumination system further comprises one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213852 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY - A surgical access assembly including a base and an elongated member extending from the base. The base defines a central axis and has an opening for receipt of a surgical instrument. The elongated member defines a passageway for passage of at least a portion of the surgical instrument and is adapted to assume a substantially rolled configuration in a normal unstressed condition thereof. When in the rolled configuration, the elongated member is rolled transverse to the central axis. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213853 | MINIMALLY OPEN RETRACTION DEVICE - A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213854 | PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON THE PREDICTED CONTEXT AND TYPE OF INDIVIDUAL AS DETERMINED FROM A WEARABLE DEVICE - The methods and systems described herein may involve determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and delivering content to at least one individual based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing a game, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one player of the game, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and affecting the game play based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing an interactive space, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual in the space, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and modifying at least one attribute of the space based on the analysis. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213855 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC JOURNALING OF A USER'S CONTEXT - Various methods and apparatuses for measuring a state parameter of an individual using signals based on one or more sensors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first set of signals is used in a first function to determine how a second set of signals is used in one or more second functions to predict the state parameter. In another embodiment, first and second functions are used where the state parameter or an indicator of the state parameter may be obtained from a relationship between the first function and the second function. The state parameter may, for example, include calories consumed or calories burned by the individual. Various methods for making such apparatuses are also disclosed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213856 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC JOURNALING OF A USER'S CONTEXT - Various methods and apparatuses for measuring a state parameter of an individual using signals based on one or more sensors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first set of signals is used in a first function to determine how a second set of signals is used in one or more second functions to predict the state parameter. In another embodiment, first and second functions are used where the state parameter or an indicator of the state parameter may be obtained from a relationship between the first function and the second function. The state parameter may, for example, include calories consumed or calories burned by the individual. Various methods for making such apparatuses are also disclosed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213857 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC JOURNALING OF A USER'S CONTEXT - Various methods and apparatuses for measuring a state parameter of an individual using signals based on one or more sensors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first set of signals is used in a first function to determine how a second set of signals is used in one or more second functions to predict the state parameter. In another embodiment, first and second functions are used where the state parameter or an indicator of the state parameter may be obtained from a relationship between the first function and the second function. The state parameter may, for example, include calories consumed or calories burned by the individual. Various methods for making such apparatuses are also disclosed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213858 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE HEART RATE DURING MOTION - The present invention relates to a portable device ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140213859 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IDENTIFY CARDIAC DYSYNCHRONY - The current technology is relevant to a system having an implantable medical device, where the system is configured to identify a patient condition comprising cardiac dysynchrony, configured to notify a clinical user of the identified condition and configured to identify a therapy appropriate for the identified condition. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213860 | ARRANGEMENT AND DEVICES CONFIGURED FOR CARRYING OUT OPTICAL ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY - An implantable fluorescent concentrator is configured to be inserted in vivo as a subcutaneous light source for optical absorption spectroscopy of surface-near tissue layers. As a result, certain and reliable results of the optical absorption spectroscopy are achievable. Furthermore, various analytes with different absorption properties are certainly and reliably quantifiable. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213861 | DISTORTION REDUCED SIGNAL DETECTION - The present invention relates to a device and a method for extracting information from detected characteristic signals. A data stream ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140213862 | WAVELET-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING A PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL - Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system and method for analyzing a physiological signal detected from an individual. The system may include a physiological signal detection module configured to detect the physiological signal of the individual, a wavelet formation module configured to form a wavelet based on the physiological signal, and a wavelet transform module configured to generate a scalogram by transforming the physiological signal with the wavelet based on the physiological signal. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213863 | Low-Complexity Sensor Displacement Tolerant Pulse Oximetry Based Heart Rate Measurement - Methods for heart rate measurement based on pulse oximetry are provided that can tolerate some degree of relative displacement of a photoplethysmograph (PPG) heart rate monitor device. In some methods, artifact compensation based on a reference signal is performed on the PPG signal data to remove artifacts in the signal that may be caused, for example, by changes in ambient light and/or motion of a person wearing the monitor device. The reference signal used for artifact compensation may be generated using an LED of a complementary wavelength to that of the LED used to generate the PPG signal, or by driving an LED at a lower current than the current applied to generate the PPG signal. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213864 | EAR SENSOR - An ear sensor provides physiological parameter monitoring. The ear sensor may comprise an in-ear portion configured to fit in an ear of a user. The in-ear portion may include at least one light emitter configured to emit light into an ear tissue site of the user and at least one light detector configured output a signal responsive to at least a portion of the emitted light after attenuation by ear tissue of the ear tissue site. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213865 | BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASURING SYSTEM AND BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASURING APPARATUS - A biological signal measuring system includes: a light emitter emitting a first light beam and a second light beam; a light receiver outputting first and second signals in accordance with light intensities of the first and second light beams that have been passed through or reflected from a living tissue of a subject; a first calculating section acquiring a light attenuation of the first light beam based on the first signal and a light attenuation of the second light beam based on the second signal; a second calculating section acquiring a blood-derived light attenuation based on the light attenuation of the first and second light beams; a third calculating section acquiring information relating to a blood oxygen saturation based on a change amount of the blood-derived light attenuation associated with pressurization of the living tissue; and an outputting section outputting the acquired information. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213866 | SENSORS FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE MONITORING, AND RELATED METHODS - Sensor devices including dissolvable tissue-piercing tips are provided. The sensor devices can be used in conjunction with dissolvable needles configured for inserting the sensor devices into a host. Hardening agents for strengthening membranes on sensor devices are also provided. Methods of using and fabricating sensor devices are also provided. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213867 | Standby Biasing Of Electrochemical Sensor To Reduce Sensor Stabilization Time During Measurement - An eye-mountable device includes an electrochemical sensor embedded in a polymeric material configured for mounting to a surface of an eye. The electrochemical sensor applies a stabilization voltage between a working electrode and a reference electrode to allow the amperometric current to stabilize before powering measurement electronics configured to measure the amperometric current and communicate the measured amperometric current. The electrochemical sensor consumes less power while applying the stabilization voltage than during the measurement. The measurement is initiated in response to receiving a measurement signal at an antenna in the eye-mountable device. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213868 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, a no coding blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that do not require a calibration code is provided. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213869 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into a host's peripheral vein or artery. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213870 | Non-Invasive Blood glucose Sensor - The present invention relates to a non-invasive blood glucose sensor, comprising: a substrate, a first metal layer, a second metal layer, and a blood glucose sensing unit, wherein the first metal layer is formed on the one surface of the substrate and has a microstrip antenna in the internal thereof, the second metal layer is formed on the other surface of the substrate, and the blood glucose sensing unit is electrically connected to the first metal layer and the second metal layer. In the present invention, the non-invasive blood glucose sensor can be used to measure a numerical value of the blood glucose in a human body by way of disposing the non-invasive blood glucose sensor near the human body, without using any body-invading ways, for example, the acupuncture treatment; therefore the inconveniences and incorrect measurements resulting from the body-invading ways can be avoided. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213871 | FLUORESCENCE OBSERVATION APPARATUS - Provided is a fluorescence observation apparatus including a light source; a section generating a fluorescence image of an object; a section generating a reference image of the object; a section generating a corrected image in which emphasized are pixels of the reference image corresponding to pixels each having luminance value equal to or more than a first threshold value in the fluorescence image; a display unit displaying the reference image or the corrected image; a bleeding state determining section determining whether or not a bleeding region of the subject detected based on the reference image is more than a predetermined range; and a section switching between displaying the reference image on the display unit if the determining section determines that the region is not more than the range, and displaying the corrected on the image display if the determining section determines that the region is more than the range. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213872 | DATA-CAPABLE BAND FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, MONITORING, AND TREATMENT - A system for medical diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment is described, including a medical band comprising one or more sensors configured to gather data associated with at least one symptom of a medical condition and a communications facility configured to communicate with another device, a memory configured to store the data, a notification facility configured to provide a notification, and an application implemented on the another device, the application configured to determine the medical condition using the data and to provide an instruction to the medical band. The notifications may be alarms, may be designed to prompt movement, or may be associated with a drug regimen. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213873 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING AND IDENTIFYING THE FUNCTIONAL NERVES INNERVATING THE WALL OF ARTERIES AND CATHETERS FOR SAME - System and method for and identifying nerves innervating the wall of arteries such as the renal artery are disclosed. The present invention identifies areas on vessel walls that are innervated with nerves; provides indication on whether energy is delivered accurately to a targeted nerve; and provides immediate post-procedural assessment of the effect of energy delivered to the nerve. The method includes at least the steps to evaluate a change in physiological parameters after energy is delivered to an arterial wall; and to determine the type of nerve that the energy was directed to (none, sympathetic or parasympathetic) based on the evaluated results. The system includes at least a device for delivering energy to the wall of blood vessel; sensors for detecting physiological signals from a subject; and indicators to display results obtained using said method. Also provided are catheters for performing the mapping and ablating functions. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213874 | BRAIN BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE WITH RADIALLY ADJUSTABLE ELECTRODES - A head-mountable EEG electrode-containing device is provided based on radially adjustable electrodes to fit the wearer's unique head size and shape. The head-mountable device with an electrode array positioned therein includes multiple head-mountable device sections that are interconnected by mechanical fasteners to facilitate sizing and positioning of the head-mountable device. An array of resilient sleeves is positioned within each head-mountable device section. Each resilient sleeve houses an individual electrode and is deformable for self-orienting. The deformation of the sleeve is such that a central axis passing through the individual electrode housed within the resilient sleeve is maintained in a position approximately normal to a plane tangential to a scalp portion positioned beneath that electrode. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213875 | DELIVERY OF ELECTRODE GEL USING CPR PUCK - An electrode assembly includes a first surface to be placed adjacent a person's skin and a second surface including a plurality of reservoirs of conductive gel. The plurality of reservoirs of conductive gel are disposed on sections of the electrode assembly that are at least partially physically separated and may move at least partially independently of one another to conform to contours of a body of a patient. The electrode assembly is configured to dispense an amount of the electrically conductive gel onto the first surface in response to an activation signal and to provide for a defibrillating shock to be applied to the patient through the amount of the to electrically conductive gel. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213876 | MAGNETICALLY CONNECTED ELECTRODE FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - The invention provides an electrode and associated electrode holder that are used for physiological measurements, e.g. measurements of signals that can be processed to generate ECG and TBI waveforms. The electrode and electrode holder connect to each other using a magnetic interface. In embodiments, for example, the magnetic interface includes oppositely polled magnets integrated in both the electrode and electrode holder. The magnets are typically rare earth magnets coated with a thin, electrically conductive metal film. This way, when the magnets come in contact with each other, the metal films touch to form both a mechanical and electrical connection. Thus the magnetic interface can replace conventional mechanisms used to connect rivet-based electrodes to leads, which are typically used to secure electrodes for physiological measurements. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213877 | WAVY PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL COLLECTING DEVICE AND WAVY PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL COLLECTING MATTRESS - The present disclosure provides a wavy physiological signal collecting device and a physiological signal collecting mattress. The device includes a wavy flexible body including a flexible body panel and a plurality of protruding flexible bodies each of which is arranged on the flexible body panel for converting a human body pressure applied thereto to a tensile force; a tensile force sensor arranged in the flexible body panel for generating an electrical signal according to the tensile force; and a signal processing unit configured for processing the electrical signal to obtain a human body physiological signal. The wavy flexible body converts the human body pressure to an electrical signal and processes the electrical signal, thereby obtaining the human body physiological signal in daily life without directly contacting human skin, allowing the physiological signal to be obtained more conveniently. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213878 | MAGNETICALLY CONNECTED ELECTRODE FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - The invention provides an electrode and associated electrode holder that are used for physiological measurements, e.g. measurements of signals that can be processed to generate ECG and TBI waveforms. The electrode and electrode holder connect to each other using a magnetic interface. In embodiments, for example, the magnetic interface includes oppositely polled magnets integrated in both the electrode and electrode holder. The magnets are typically rare earth magnets coated with a thin, electrically conductive metal film. This way, when the magnets come in contact with each other, the metal films touch to form both a mechanical and electrical connection. Thus the magnetic interface can replace conventional mechanisms used to connect rivet-based electrodes to leads, which are typically used to secure electrodes for physiological measurements. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213879 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH MONITORING DEVICE AND CONNECTOR - The present invention relates to electrocardiography and to electrode arrangements used in electrocardiographic monitoring devices, and is more particularly related to a pad or patch containing said electrodes which may be used to passively and non-invasively monitor electrical activity generated by a patient's heart from the surface of that patient's chest, and to a connector which allows for fast and simple connection between the pad containing said electrodes and the devices and equipment typically used to monitor and view electrocardiographic information. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213880 | MAGNETICALLY CONNECTED ELECTRODE FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - The invention provides an electrode and associated electrode holder that are used for physiological measurements, e.g. measurements of signals that can be processed to generate ECG and TBI waveforms. The electrode and electrode holder connect to each other using a magnetic interface. In embodiments, for example, the magnetic interface includes oppositely polled magnets integrated in both the electrode and electrode holder. The magnets are typically rare earth magnets coated with a thin, electrically conductive metal film. This way, when the magnets come in contact with each other, the metal films touch to form both a mechanical and electrical connection. Thus the magnetic interface can replace conventional mechanisms used to connect rivet-based electrodes to leads, which are typically used to secure electrodes for physiological measurements. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213881 | MAGNETICALLY CONNECTED ELECTRODE FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - The invention provides an electrode and associated electrode holder that are used for physiological measurements, e.g. measurements of signals that can be processed to generate ECG and TBI waveforms. The electrode and electrode holder connect to each other using a magnetic interface. In embodiments, for example, the magnetic interface includes oppositely polled magnets integrated in both the electrode and electrode holder. The magnets are typically rare earth magnets coated with a thin, electrically conductive metal film. This way, when the magnets come in contact with each other, the metal films touch to form both a mechanical and electrical connection. Thus the magnetic interface can replace conventional mechanisms used to connect rivet-based electrodes to leads, which are typically used to secure electrodes for physiological measurements. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213882 | ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR MEASURING BIO-SIGNAL AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ELECTROCARDIOGRAM USING THE SAME - The electrode structure for measuring a bio-signal and an apparatus for measuring an electrocardiogram using the same are disclosed. The electrode structure for measuring a bio-signal, comprises an electrode pad to measure bio-signals based on capacitive coupling between the electrode pad and human skin; an absorption layer formed at one side of the electrode pad; and a preamplifier which is electrically connected with the electrode pad and filters noise from the bio-signals from the electrode pad and amplifies and outputs the signals. Thus, the initial noise stabilization time can be reduced, and stable electrocardiogram signals can be obtained quickly without noises. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213883 | MAGNETICALLY CONNECTED ELECTRODE FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - The invention provides an electrode and associated electrode holder that are used for physiological measurements, e.g. measurements of signals that can be processed to generate ECG and TBI waveforms. The electrode and electrode holder connect to each other using a magnetic interface. In embodiments, for example, the magnetic interface includes oppositely polled magnets integrated in both the electrode and electrode holder. The magnets are typically rare earth magnets coated with a thin, electrically conductive metal film. This way, when the magnets come in contact with each other, the metal films touch to form both a mechanical and electrical connection. Thus the magnetic interface can replace conventional mechanisms used to connect rivet-based electrodes to leads, which are typically used to secure electrodes for physiological measurements. | 2014-07-31 |
20140213884 | BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASURING SYSTEM AND BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASURING APPARATUS - A biological signal measuring system includes: a light emitter emitting a first light beam and a second light beam; a light receiver outputting first and second signals in accordance with light intensities of the first and second light beams that have been passed through or reflected from a living tissue of a subject; a first calculating section acquiring a light attenuation of the first and second light beams based on the first and second signals; a second calculating section acquiring a blood-derived light attenuation based on the light attenuation of the first and second light beams; a third calculating section identifying a blood fill time for filling the living tissue, based on a temporal change of the blood-derived light attenuation associated with pressurization of the living tissue; and an outputting section outputting the identified blood fill time. | 2014-07-31 |