32nd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150217006 | AL-F-18-LABELED, AL-F-19-LABELED AND GA-68-LABELED GASTRIN-RELEASING PEPTIDE RECEPTOR (GRPR)-ANTAGONISTS FOR IMAGING OF PROSTATE CANCER - The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of | 2015-08-06 |
20150217007 | High Velocity Hot Air Sterilization System Employing The Instrument Container As Sterilization Chamber - A device and system is disclosed for sterilizing objects, commonly dental, medical, or veterinary instruments, by directing high velocity hot air into a container having pre-constructed plenums to direct, diffuse, and re-circulate the sterilizing agent uniformly throughout the chamber to effect sterilization of contained medical objects. More specifically, the invention employs high velocity hot dry air as the sterilizing agent, generating the heat and rapid airflow by means of a base unit. The high velocity heated air is forced into the medical instrument container where a removable air supply/return plenum directs the heated, rapidly flowing air uniformly throughout the container. During the sterilization process heated air temperature is maintained in the container by a continual re-circulating of exhaust air back to the base unit for re-heating and return to the container. Upon completion of the sterilization process the container is removed from the base unit, sealing air supply and exhaust air container portals to assure continued sterility of the contained instruments within the container. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217008 | CONTAINER FOR WASHING STERILIZATION, TRANSPORTATION AND STERILE STORAGE OF ARTICLES - A container for washing, sterilization, transportation and sterile storage of articles for sterilization is provided. The container includes a sleeve and a frame adapted to receive articles for sterilization. The container includes at least one filtered opening to permit communication between the sterilization apparatus and the sterilization chamber for the communication of steam and air. In a first configuration, a front and rear wall of the frame engage the sleeve to create a sterilization chamber. The container may be stacked and stored in any orientation. In a second configuration, the frame rests or nests on top of the sleeve to permit access to and use of the sterilized articles. The container, may include one or a plurality of openings for communication between a sterilization apparatus and the sterilization chamber and one or more filters adjacent to the pluralities of openings. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217009 | RADIATION STERILIZATION OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A system and method for sterilization of medical devices includes methods for reducing the variance in dose levels over the medical device by either varying the dose levels for each pass before a radiation source, such as an electron beam, or by increasing the number of passes before a radiation source. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217010 | Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Cabinet and Components and Features Therefor - A sanitization cabinet for sanitizing items such as kitchen utensils using ultraviolet light type C (UVL-C). In some embodiments, the sanitization cabinet includes an enclosure having interior surfaces having mirror-type surfaces to increase the sanitizing efficiency relative to conventional UVL-C cabinets having like-power UVL-C light sources. Some embodiments include an article support having an article support region that contacts an article to be sanitized and is made of a material transparent to UVL-C. Transparent portions of an article support of the present disclosure may be additionally configured to direct UVL-C to contact regions and/or shadowed regions of the article. Other features, such as article stabilizing features, are provided to article supports of some embodiments. Methods of making an article support for a UVL-C based sanitization cabinet are also disclosed. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217011 | Ultraviolet Disinfection Case - A solution for disinfecting flowable products, such as liquids, suspensions, creams, colloids, emulsions, powders, and/or the like, as well as accessories and products relating thereto, such as containers, caps, brushes, applicators, and/or the like, using ultraviolet radiation is provided. In an embodiment, an ultraviolet impermeable cap is configured to enclose a volume corresponding to a flowable product. At least one ultraviolet radiation source can be mounted on the cap and be configured to generate ultraviolet radiation for disinfecting the enclosed area. The ultraviolet radiation source can be configured to only generate ultraviolet radiation when the volume is enclosed by the ultraviolet impermeable cap. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217012 | Hard Surface Disinfection System And Method - A system and method for disinfecting hard surfaces in an area such as a hospital room including a light source emitting UV light and a reflector mounted behind the light source for concentrating and directing the light toward a target. The light source and reflector rotate to direct the concentrated beam around a room, thereby making more efficient use of the energy being emitted. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217013 | PLASMA TREATMENT METHOD - In a plasma treatment method, at least a surface of a target object is treated using a plasma treatment apparatus at least including a discharge electrode section configured to cause electric discharge based on supply of a high voltage pulse from a pulse power supply, by supplying fluid including nitrogen into the discharge electrode section to generate plasma by electric discharge in the discharge electrode section and applying resultant active species and the fluid to the target object. The flow rate of the fluid is in a range of 20 mm/s to 500 mm/s. Electrical energy per area of the discharge electrode section in the pulse power supply is 1.4×10 | 2015-08-06 |
20150217014 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISINFECTION OF A TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR HUMAN BODY TEMPERATURE CONTROL DURING EXTRACORPOREAL CIRCULATION - The present application relates to a method for disinfection of a temperature control device for human body temperature control during extracorporeal circulation which temperature control is conducted by use of a heat exchanger and a temperature control liquid circulating through the heat exchanger and the temperature control device. According to the present application, the temperature control device is connected to a temperature control liquid supply and, during operation of the temperature control device for human body temperature control, a disinfectant is selectively added to the temperature control liquid supply upstream of the temperature control device. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217015 | LONG LASTING FRESHENING COMPOSITIONS - Freshening compositions comprising a perfume material and a sulfur-containing pro-perfume; and methods thereof are provided. In some embodiments, the composition comprises dodecyl thio-damascone. Such freshening compositions may be used to prolong perfume release, while reducing malodors on inanimate surfaces or in the air. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217016 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES COMPRISING SCENTED ARTIFICIAL TREES - In an aspect, an artificial tree comprising a trunk and a series of branches extending outwardly from the trunk further comprises an olfactory-active substance. In embodiments, the olfactory-active substance is provided by use of a reservoir containing the olfactory-active substance which can be provided to at least a portion of the tree by capillary action, gravitational force, or by an electric pump. In embodiments, an olfactory-active substance is integral to the material components of the tree which have been suitably treated, coated or amalgamated with one or more olfactory-active substances. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217017 | PERFUME DISPENSER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A perfume dispenser for motor vehicles includes a support bearing a perfume-dispensing body, wherein the support has a generally circular base provided with slits and an articulated dorsal attachment coupled to a supporting structure of a motor vehicle, and a front arm connected to the base and bent in front of this to form an open receptacle. The perfume-dispensing body consists of a flattened cylindrical casing set in a projecting way within the receptacle and connected in a coaxially rotatable way to the base. The casing contains a hydrophilic material soaked with a perfumed fluid and has dorsal slits facing the slits of the base of the support. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217018 | ROOM AIR-CONDITIONING DEVICE - It permits, without energy consumption, the emission of negative ions to purify the environment. In addition, it has biocidal action to eliminate microbes and bacteria. Furthermore, it emits infrared radiation to dry out walls, ceilings and objects in the room, thereby removing moisture. Therefore, it comprises a framework ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217019 | TIME INDICATOR TAMPON - A tampon comprising an absorbent pledget and a time-lapse indicator associated therewith is provided. The time-lapse indicator includes a sensory material surrounded by, embedded in, covered by, or coated with a release-retarding material that protects the sensory material and prevents its release, until after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. The time-lapse indicator is located on or in the tampon or tampon removal string, or, optionally, the tampon packaging. After the time-lapse indicator is activated and a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the sensory material is released and alerts the user that it is time to change the tampon. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217020 | Lung Volume Reduction Therapy Using Crosslinked Non-Natural Polymers - One aspect of the invention relates to a hydrogel comprising a non-natural polymer comprising a plurality of pendant nucleophilic groups and a crosslinker comprising at least two pendant electrophilic groups. Another aspect of the invention relates to a hydrogel comprising a non-natural polymer comprising a plurality of pendant electrophilic groups and a crosslinker comprising at least two pendant nucleophilic groups. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to a method for reducing lung volume in a patient comprising the step of administering a hydrogel composition as described herein. Further, hydrogels of the invention may be used to achieve pleurodesis, seal brochopleural fistulas, seal an air leak in a lung, achieve hemostasis, tissue sealing (e.g., blood vessels, internal organs), or any combination thereof. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods described herein are intended for use in the treatment of patients with emphysema. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217021 | SELF-HARDENING BIOACTIVE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS WITH PARTIALLY DEACETYLATED CHITIN AS BONE GRAFT SUBSTITUTES - A composition kit for bone healing medical treatment, comprising partially deacetylated chitin (PDC) with a degree of deacetylation in the range of 40-75%. The composition is provided as a kit with a solids fraction and a liquid fraction, provided in separate vials and to be mixed just prior to use. The weight:weight ratio of the solids to liquid fraction is in the range from 1:1.2 to 1:6, and preferably from 1:1.5 to 1:4. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217022 | NERVE REGENERATION EMPLOYING KERATIN BIOMATERIALS - A keratin hydrogel matrix serves as an effective acellular scaffold for axonal regeneration and facilitates functional nerve recovery. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217023 | Compositions for Repair of Defects in Osseous Tissues, and Methods of Making the Same - Tissue repair compositions, particularly bone repair compositions, containing demineralized bone fragments and homogenized connective tissues, and methods for making the same. The compositions can be used in the form of an injectable gel, an injectable paste, a paste, a putty, or a rehydratable freeze-dried form. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217024 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING HYDROGEL MICROPARTICLES HAVING LIVING CELLS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MANUFACTURING A SCAFFOLD FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING - Method of manufacturing hydrogel microparticles comprising one or more species of living cells attached thereon and/or encapsulated therein is provided. The method includes dissolving a hydrogel-forming agent in an aqueous medium to form a solution; suspending one or more species of living cells in the solution to form a cell suspension; dispersing the cell suspension into an organic oil to form a microemulsion; and subjecting the microemulsion to conditions that allow the hydrogel-forming agent to form hydrogel microparticles comprising one or more species of living cells attached thereon and/or encapsulated therein. Composition comprising a mixture of a degradable hydrogel and at least one hydrogel microparticle having one or more species of living cells, and method of manufacturing a scaffold for tissue engineering are also provided. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217025 | CROSSLINKER ENHANCED REPAIR OF KNEE MENISCUS - A method of treating a tear in a knee meniscus of a patient. The method includes exposing the torn knee meniscus to a protein crosslinker during surgery to repair the tear. Also provided is a fixation device for the surgical repair of tears of the meniscus of the knee, where the device contains one or more protein crosslinking reagents. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217026 | Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Structures for Tissue Regeneration - An extracellular matrix (ECM) structure for tissue regeneration, the ECM structure having a a sheet member comprising small intestine submucosa (SIS), the SIS sheet member being folded and laminated proximate the sheet member edge, wherein a folded laminated ECM structure having a cavity therein is formed, the ECM structure further including an ECM composition that is disposed in the ECM structure cavity, the ECM composition including liver basement membrane, urinary bladder submucosa, a mesenchymal stem cell and a growth factor. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217027 | Extracellular Matrix Encasement Structures and Methods - A bioremodelable encasement structure comprising a pouch formed from at least one sheet of bioremodelable material, the pouch including an internal region that is configured to receive a device therein, the bioremodelable material comprising mesothelial tissue. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217028 | MODIFIED PLA POLYMER AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING - It is provided herein modified polylactide (PLA) polymers comprising biocompatibile functional group(s) on the polymers and methods of making and using the modified PLA polymers. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217029 | DRUG DELIVERY SCAFFOLD OR STENT WITH A NOVOLIMUS AND LACTIDE BASED COATING SUCH THAT NOVOLIMUS HAS A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF BONDING TO THE COATING - Disclosed herein are drug delivery medical devices. A polymer coating for a medical device is provided which comprises a minimum amount of a drug bonded to the polymer in the coating. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217030 | METHOD FOR COATING A MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A CONFORMAL HYDROGEL - Certain embodiments according to the present invention provide a method for forming medical devices conformally coated with a hydrogel having a wide variety of therapeutic uses. In one aspect, certain embodiments of the invention provide a method for forming a hydrogel-coated medical device comprising immersing a medical device in a polymer solution to form an adhesive layer on an outer surface of the medical device and contacting the medical device with a hydrogel precursor solution having a pH of less than 7 to react the adhesive layer with the hydrogel precursor solution and form a conformal hydrogel coating. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217031 | DRUG RELEASING COATINGS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - Medical device are provided for delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue. The medical device has a layer overlying the exterior surface of the medical device. The layer contains a therapeutic agent and an additive. In certain embodiments, the additive has a hydrophilic part and a drug affinity part, wherein the drug affinity part is at least one of a hydrophobic part, a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by hydrogen bonding, and a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by van der Waals interactions. In embodiments, the additive is water-soluble. In further embodiments, the additive is at least one of a surfactant and a chemical compound, and the chemical compound has a molecular weight of from 80 to 750 or has more than four hydroxyl groups. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217032 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A REDUCED PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM - Negative pressure wound therapy apparatuses and dressings, and systems and methods for operating such apparatuses for use with dressings are disclosed. In some embodiments, controlling the delivery of therapy can be based on monitoring and detecting various operating conditions. An apparatus can have a controller configured to monitor the duty cycle of a source of negative pressure and, based on the monitored duty cycle, determine whether a leak is present. The controller can be configured to provide an indication that a leak is present. For example, the controller can be configured to suspend and/or pause the delivery of therapy, and to restart the delivery of therapy due to a timeout, request from a user, etc. In addition, the controller can be configured to pause and/or restart the delivery of therapy upon a request from the user, such as in response to the user operating a switch. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217033 | Foolproof Valve Assembly for a Breast Milk Collector - A breast pump system includes a duckbill-style check valve that intermittently releases breast milk from a charging chamber to a storage chamber. Various examples of rotational interlocks ensure that the valve is properly installed to avoid interference between the valve's discharge end and the inner surface of an outer shell that contains the valve. In some examples, the outer shell includes a concavity or other feature configured to accommodate multiple rotational positions of the valve. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217034 | Vacuum Break Backflow Preventer for Breast Pump Systems - A breast pump system includes a vacuum break backflow preventer for preventing breast milk from accidentally backflowing into a suction tube leading to a vacuum pump. The backflow preventer is a vacuum passageway with two spaced apart suction openings. The two openings convey air to cyclically pressurize and depressurize a small milk charging chamber. If milk accidentally covers one of the openings, air at the other opening minimizes the pressure differential that might otherwise draw the milk deep into the suction tube and toward the vacuum pump. For ease of cleaning and sanitizing, the system avoids or minimizes the use of baffles, permanently enclosed passageways, moving parts, and tight inside corners. Some passageways can be split open for access during cleaning. To make the breast milk collection device less protruding under a brassier, the vacuum passageway curves around the side of a nipple receptacle rather than in front of it. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217035 | Superelliptical Breast Funnel - A breast pump system includes a one-size-fits-all funnel for fittingly receiving the breast of a lactating woman. In some examples, the funnel has a superelliptical opening that provides a smooth, naturally occurring vent at the funnel's inlet. The vent places the breast-to-funnel circumferential seal closer to the narrow end of the funnel, rather than at the funnel's wider inlet. The seal being closer to the nipple ensures that the nipple remains centrally aligned within the system's nipple-receiving receptacle, regardless of the size and shape of the breast. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217036 | Milk Repellent Breast Pump - A breast pump system includes a flexible vinyl suction tube that connects a milk collection device to a vacuum pump. If a milk droplet accidentally backflows into the suction tube, a supplementary opening injects tiny volumes of air sequentially into the vacuum pump or into the suction tube near the pump. As the vacuum pump operates in a cyclical manner, the injected air returns the droplet in sequential steps back to the milk collection device. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217037 | Fluid Isolator for Breast Pump Systems - A breast pump system includes a fluid isolator that is particularly useful as an aftermarket product that can be readily installed between various vacuum pumps and milk collection devices. The fluid isolator includes a pliable, limp diaphragm that equalizes the pressure between a vacuum pump and a milk collection device while providing a barrier that prevents milk from accidentally backflowing from the milk collection device to the vacuum pump. In some examples, the fluid isolator includes one or more tiny supplementary openings for synchronizing the movement of the diaphragm with the cyclical action of the vacuum pump and/or for returning a misdirected milk droplet in a suction tube back to a charging chamber of the milk collection device. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217038 | METHOD OF DELIVERING A TRANSSEPTAL CANNULA TO A HEART - A transseptal cannula having a flexible cannula body, a left atrial anchor coupled to the distal end of the flexible cannula body, and a right atrial anchor operable to be attached to the left atrial anchor in vivo. The left and right atrial anchors are implanted and deployed separately. Delivery of the transseptal cannula to a heart tissue can include a low profile coaxial balloon catheter comprising a tube body including an inner member and an outer member surrounding the inner member and thereby creating an inflation channel between the inner and outer members, a hub coupled to the proximal portion of the tube body and including a fluid space in fluid communication with the inflation channel; and a balloon coupled to the distal portion of the tube body, wherein the balloon is in fluid communication with the inflation channel. The hub of the coaxial balloon catheter is constructed with a low profile so that other surgical devices can be directed over the coaxial hub without deflating and removing the balloon. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217039 | METHOD OF TREATING COPD WITH ARTIFICIAL ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA AND FLOW MEDIATING SYSTEMS - A method for treatment of COPD, hypertension, and left ventricular hypertrophy, and chronic hypoxia including creation of an artificial arterio-venous fistula and installation of a flow mediating device proximate the fistula. The flow mediating device is operated to limit flow as medically indicated to provide the optimum amount of bypass flow. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217040 | PERISTALTIC PUMP - A peristaltic pump includes a mounting concave section | 2015-08-06 |
20150217041 | Combination Suction and Irrigation Tool - An irrigation fluid dispensing tool well suited for use in a combination suction and irrigation tool has a frame carrying a surge flow pump formed of a flow controller of a manipulable handgrip of the tool handle, compressible irrigation fluid reservoir, and frame where the flow controller preferably is formed of a handle lever of the handgrip that is displaceable, preferably pivotable, between one or more of a surge flow actuation position, flow obstructing actuation position, and flow initiating position. The lever actuates a valve, preferably a pinch valve, when displaced toward the flow obstructing actuation position. The lever actuates the surge pump by compressing the reservoir, preferably squeeze bulb, against the frame when the handgrip is squeezed. The lever can be assembled to the frame in a protective shipping and storage position and is movable to a tool operating position providing irrigation fluid flow control during tool operation. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217042 | FLUID MIXING CONTROL DEVICE FOR A MULTI-FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The control device is used to control delivery of fluids from a multi-fluid delivery system during a medical injection procedure. The fluid delivery system includes an injector used to deliver injection fluids to a patient. The control device is operatively associated with the injector for controlling discrete flow rates of injection fluids delivered to the patient. The control device includes a housing, first and second actuators associated with the housing, and an electronic substrate disposed within the housing and having a conductive pattern. The first actuator is operatively associated with the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern includes a plurality of predetermined digital values corresponding to discrete flow rates of injection fluids to be delivered by the injector. The second actuator is operatively associated with the electronic substrate and initiates output signals to the injector corresponding to desired mixture ratios of the injection fluids to be delivered by the injector. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217043 | PRESSURE MEASUREMENT UNIT FOR DETERMINING FLUID PRESSURE WITHIN A MEDICAL FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE - A fluid container for a medical fluid dispensing device, comprises a rigid body ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217044 | EXPERT SYSTEM FOR INSULIN PUMP THERAPY - An apparatus comprising a controller. The controller includes an input/output (I/O) module and a rule module. The I/O module is configured to present a question for a patient when communicatively coupled to a user interface and receive patient information in response to the question via the user interface. The rule module is configured to apply a rule to the patient information and generate a suggested insulin pump setting from application of the rule. Other devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217045 | VARIABLE RATE CONTROLLED DELIVERY DRIVE MECHANISMS FOR DRUG DELIVERY PUMPS - A variable rate controlled delivery drive mechanism includes a drive mechanism housing, at least partially within which initially resides a biasing member positioned in an initially energized state within an inner cavity of a piston. The drive mechanism may include a gear drive having one or more screws and one or more corresponding nuts. The piston contacts a plunger seal and is configured to axially translate the plunger seal, by force asserted upon it from the biasing member, from a first position to a second position within a drug container for drug delivery. The biasing member is metered from free expansion from its energized state by the gear drive and a gear assembly mechanism having a motor. A drug delivery pump utilizes such variable rate controlled delivery mechanisms. A status reader configured to recognize one or more corresponding status triggers is utilized to provide feedback to a user. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217046 | DOSING REGIMENS FOR SUBCUTANEOUSLY INFUSIBLE ACIDIC COMPOSITIONS - The invention features methods, compositions, dosing regimens, and infusion pumps for subcutaneously infusing acidic solutions of L-DOPA prodrugs, such as esters and amides of L-DOPA, for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The methods and acidic compositions of the invention can reduce the severity and rate of occurrence of transient local swelling, erythema, and persistent subcutaneous granulomas associated with subcutaneous delivery of certain agents used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217047 | Liquid Infusion Apparatus - The present invention relates to a liquid infusion apparatus, including: a finger module provided in a main body such that the finger module can elastically move backward from a liquid delivery tube; a tube clamp, in which two clamp bodies spaced apart from each other approach each other by means of restoring force of an elastic member upon the opening of a door during infusion, so as to compress and block the liquid delivery tube; and a tube blockage detection device which detects whether the liquid delivery tube is blocked by a cause, for example, when the outlet-side portion of the liquid delivery tube, which delivers medicinal liquid pumped by a liquid pump during infusion, is bent. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217048 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTING OCCLUSIONS IN AN AMBULATORY INFUSION PUMP - An improved pump, reservoir and reservoir piston are provided for controlled delivery of fluids. A motor is operably coupled to a drive member, such as a drive screw, which is adapted to advance a plunger slide in response to operation of the motor. The plunger slide is removably coupled to the piston. A method, system, and an article of manufacture for automatically detecting an occlusion in a medication infusion pump is provided. The electrical current to an infusion pump is measured. Based on measurements of one or more variables, the infusion pump detects whether there is an occlusion in the system. The methods of detecting occlusions may be dynamic. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217049 | PULSE INFUSION DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Aspects of the invention are related to a method and a system for administrating an infusion liquid pulse. The system includes a tubing system having an inlet connected to an external reservoir adapted to contain infusion fluids and an outlet connected to a catheter. The tubing system includes a check valve proximate to the inlet and an anti-siphon valve proximate to the outlet. The system further includes an automatic pulse flow generation device. The automatic pulse flow generation device includes an internal reservoir and a bidirectional pump configured to pump infusion fluid from the external reservoir to the internal reservoir and further pump an infusion fluid pulse from the internal reservoir to be injected by the catheter, the infusion liquid pulse has a volume of at least 2 ml and a velocity of at least 5 ml/min. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217050 | INTRAVENOUS PUMPING AIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An intravenous (“IV”) liquid delivery system includes: an IV pump tubing set; a shuttle pump or membrane pump actuator operable with the IV pump tubing set; upstream and downstream valve actuators operable with the IV pump tubing set; the IV pump tubing set including an air removal device; an air detector configured to sense air in the IV pump tubing set; a control unit configured and arranged to (i) open the upstream valve actuator and close the downstream valve actuator to allow the pump actuator to draw liquid into a pump actuation portion of the IV pump tubing set, and (ii) close the upstream valve actuator and open the downstream valve actuator to allow the pump actuator to push liquid out of the pump actuation portion, the system configured to attempt to remove the air via the air removal device while operating the upstream and downstream valve actuators according to (i) and (ii). | 2015-08-06 |
20150217051 | USER-CONFIGURABLE CLOSED-LOOP NOTIFICATIONS AND INFUSION SYSTEMS INCORPORATING SAME - Infusion systems, infusion devices, and related operating methods are provided. An exemplary method of operating an infusion device capable of delivering fluid to a user involves storing alert configuration information for the user, identifying an alert condition while operating the infusion device to deliver the fluid based at least in part on the alert configuration information for the user, and in response to identifying the alert condition, providing a user notification in accordance with the user's stored alert configuration information. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217052 | AUTOMATIC CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS AND INFUSION SYSTEMS INCORPORATING SAME - Infusion systems, infusion devices, and related operating methods are provided. An exemplary method of operating an infusion device capable of delivering fluid to a user involves identifying a condition of the user that is likely to influence a response to the fluid in the body of the user and classifying the condition as a first type of a plurality of types of conditions. After classifying the condition as the first type, the method continues by adjusting control information for operating the infusion device based on the first type and operating the infusion device to deliver the fluid to the user in accordance with the adjusted control information. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217053 | Insulin Management - A method of managing insulin includes receiving blood glucose measurements on a computing device from a glucometer. The blood glucose measurements are separated by a time interval. The method includes determining, using the computing device, an insulin dose rate based on the blood glucose measurements and determining a blood glucose drop rate based on the blood glucose measurements and the time interval. The method also includes determining a blood glucose percentage drop based on the blood glucose measurements. The method includes decreasing the time interval between blood glucose measurements by the glucometer when the blood glucose drop rate is greater than a threshold drop rate, and decreasing the time interval between blood glucose measurements by the glucometer when the blood glucose percentage drop is greater than a threshold percentage drop. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217054 | Insulin Management - A method of administering insulin includes receiving blood glucose measurements of a patient at a data processing device from a glucometer. Each blood glucose measurement is separated by a time interval and includes a blood glucose time associated with a time of measuring the blood glucose measurement. The method also includes receiving patient information at the data processing device and selecting a subcutaneous insulin treatment for tube-fed patients from a collection of subcutaneous insulin treatments. The selection is based on the blood glucose measurements and the patient information. The subcutaneous insulin treatment program for tube-fed patients determines recommended insulin doses based on the blood glucose times. The method also includes executing, using the data processing device, the selected subcutaneous insulin treatment. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217055 | Insulin Management - A method of administering insulin includes receiving blood glucose measurements of a patient at a data processing device from a glucometer. The blood glucose measurements are separated by a time interval. The method also includes receiving patient information at the data processing device and selecting a subcutaneous insulin treatment from a collection of subcutaneous insulin treatments. The selection is based on the blood glucose measurements and the patient information. The selection includes one or more of a subcutaneous standard program, a subcutaneous program without meal boluses, a meal-by-meat subcutaneous program without carbohydrate counting, a meal-by-meal subcutaneous program with carbohydrate counting, and a subcutaneous program for non-diabetic patients. The method also includes executing, using the data processing device, the selected subcutaneous insulin treatment. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217056 | THERAPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING TISSUE OXYGENATION DETECTION - Systems for controlling or aiding patient therapy are provided. The systems may include a tissue oxygenation measurement device and a therapy delivery apparatus that is controllable to assist in attaining a target tissue oxygenation level or range, whereby patient health is improved by optimizing delivery of therapy based on measured tissue oxygenation. The therapy delivery apparatus may include, for example, a drug delivery apparatus, a ventilating apparatus, a fluid delivery apparatus and/or a chest compression delivery apparatus. The tissue oxygenation measurement device may include a probe for determining the oxygenation of tissue, for example, muscle tissue, by optically interrogating the tissue. Related methods for guiding patient therapy and exercise training are also provided. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217057 | Automatic Injection Device - A medicament injection device arranged to receive a replaceable container subassembly includes front and rear housings releasably connectable to each other. A reloadable drive mechanism is accommodated in the rear housing for acting on the plunger of a replaceable container subassembly for expelling medicament. A needle hider front is slidably arranged within the front housing. A needle shield remover is arranged to connect with a needle shield of the replaceable container subassembly and to be removably inserted into a proximal end of the front housing through the needle hider front. The needle shield remover is adapted to interact with the reloadable drive mechanism such that a user can reload the drive mechanism. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217058 | MEDICAL VIAL AND INJECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USE - A medical liquid vial is disclosed with a resilient inner bladder and a pre-stress member located with the bladder. Injector assemblies are also disclosed for injecting the vial contents into a patient by advancing the vial through a series of stages or positions. Methods of filling and use are also disclosed. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217059 | SYRINGE HAVING A PISTON WITH EMBEDDED RFID CHIP - Although injection molding includes extreme conditions, an RFID device may be over-molded by injection molding. A syringe includes a barrel having a first and second axial ends, the barrel defining a cavity therein; a plunger configured to be received in the cavity and define with the barrel a chamber for holding a fluid, the plunger being axially moveable within the barrel for increasing and decreasing the volume of the chamber thereby respectively forcing fluid into or out of the chamber; and a plunger seal, also known as a “syringe stopper” for sealing between the plunger and the barrel, the plunger seal including an RFID device for identifying the syringe. The plunger seal may be made by injection molding. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217060 | Drug Delivery Device and Method for Electrically Detecting Contact Between Piston Rod and Cartridge Bung - The present invention is directed to a drug delivery device comprising a cartridge with a movable bung, a drive mechanism including a bearing for driving the bung in a distal direction for delivering a medicament and a piston rod for actuating the bearing. An electric conductor for transmitting an electrical signal is provided, wherein the electric conductor is configured such that a conductive connection is established or interrupted when the piston rod contacts the bearing or when the bearing contacts the bung. The invention is further directed to a method for detecting the contact between the drive mechanism and the movable bung. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217061 | Needle Shield - A needle shield comprises an elastomeric sheath having a closed distal end and an open proximal end. The distal end is configured to form a first seal with a distal tip of a needle in an initial position. The proximal end is configured to form a second seal with a syringe body in the initial position. The second seal is configured to release from the syringe body prior to the first seal releasing from the needle when the elastomeric sheath is moved distally from the syringe. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217062 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL DEVICE - Described is a needle assembly removal device comprising an inner portion, a channel formed in the inner portion, and an outer portion movably disposed on the inner portion. The channel has a proximal opening. Movement of the outer portion relative to the inner portion in a first direction causes the inner portion to change the proximal opening from a first width to a second width. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217063 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH ALIGNMENT MECHANISM - Described is a medicament delivery device having a case and a plurality of projections movable relative to the case between an extended position in which distal ends of the projections extends beyond a distal face of the case and a refracted position in which the distal ends of the projections are substantially co-planar with the distal face. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217064 | Aromatherapy Vaporization Device and Method - A novel aromatherapy vaporization device having a vaporization chamber and an inhalation aperture is disclosed. Phyto material is disposed in an aromatherapy material container, which is inserted into the vaporization chamber and a spike is heated to a predetermined temperature. The spike is then inserted into the aromatherapy material container and the spike contacts the phyto material and causes phyto material vapor to be emitted into the vaporization chamber which is then available for inhalation from the inhalation aperture. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217065 | DRY POWDER INHALERS - Dry powder inhalers and dry powder inhaler storage cassettes including a compartment housing an elongate carrier preloaded with a plurality of doses of finely divided powder comprising a biologically active substance, the compartment being configured such that said preloaded doses are sealed within said compartment and such that the carrier may be advanced from the compartment to the chamber through an exit provided with a moisture barrier sealing system, wherein the moisture barrier sealing system is configured and arranged such that it is relaxable during advancement of the carrier, said sealing system being in sealing configuration prior to an advancement of the carrier, relaxed upon an advancement of the carrier and returned to its sealing configuration at the latest after release of the powder associated with said area of the carrier. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217066 | DOSE INDICATOR DEVICE - A dose indicator device for a pressurised metered dose inhaler comprises an inner wheel, annular outer wheel, actuator and housing;
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20150217067 | INHALER - An inhaler comprising a reservoir of an inhalable composition. A valve element moved by a flexible diaphragm and biased into a position in which it closes a composition flow path from a reservoir. A first air flow path is partly defined by one side of the diaphragm and a second air flow path is partly defined by the opposite side of the diaphragm. Each flow path has an outlet opening at an outlet end and the second flow path has an inlet upstream of the outlet end. The air flow paths are arranged such that suction at the outlet end causes a reduction in pressure in the first air flow path relative to the pressure in the second air flow path creating a pressure differential across the diaphragm that moves the valve element against the biasing force to open the composition flow path. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217068 | ELECTRIC WICK AND HEATER FOR PORTABLE VAPORIZER - A resistive foil heater for a portable inhaler. A reservoir of vapor material, usually a fluid, has transport by the foil to directly heat the material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the material to the gas phase. The foil may have a dimpled plate shape, or box shape, a capillary or parallel plate shape. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217069 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED ADJUSTMENT OF A PRESSURE SET BY A VENTILATION DEVICE - The invention suggests a system for automated adjustment of a pressure set by a ventilation device, in particular a positive and-expiratory pressure and/or a maximum airway pressure, the system comprising a pressure detection arrangement for detecting a transpulmonary pressure at the end of an expiration phase and/or for detecting a transpulmonary pressure at the end of an inspiration phase, and a means for automated adjustment of the pressure set by the ventilation device on the basis of the transpulmonary pressure detected at the end of the expiration phase and/or the transpulmonary pressure detected at the end of the inspiration phase. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217070 | CONNECTOR OF DOUBLE-LUMEN TUBE FOR DIFFERENTIAL LUNG VENTILATION - A connector of a double-lumen tube for Differential Lung Ventilation is provided. The connector includes a tube connection unit disposed at one side of the double-lumen tube, and branched in one direction to connect to the ventilator, with the pair of lumen tubes of the double-lumen tube inserted into the tube connection unit, a connection valve unit disposed in the one direction in which the tube connection unit is branched, for controlling a flow amount of gas or fluid provided to the respective branched lumen tubes and externally indicating an operation state of a valve that controls the flow amount of the gas or the fluid, and a ventilator connection unit disposed at one side of the connection valve unit, in connection to the ventilator, for providing pressure of the ventilator separately to the pair of lumen tubes through the connection valve unit. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217071 | LEAK CORRECTION FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE - A sealing device ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217072 | CUSHION TO FRAME ASSEMBLY MECHANISM - A mask assembly for treating sleep disorder including: a first frame including a first wall that at least partially delimits a breathing chamber, a second wall surrounding an opening through the first wall and defining a first substantially cylindrical surface surrounding the opening, the second wall extending from the first wall, the opening allowing the flow of pressurized gas to the breathing chamber; a second frame including a third wall defining a second substantially cylindrical surface, a fourth wall, a member extending toward a forehead support and two headgear attachment locations, the third wall extending from the fourth wall, the second cylindrical surface at least partially overlapping with the first cylindrical surface, and the second frame being configured to removably interlock with the first frame proximate the opening; and a cushion molded to the first frame and adapted to seal around at least a patient's nose. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217073 | RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A respiratory assistance device including a pair of prongs which are airways to be attached to a user's nose, and a blower which is connected to the pair of prongs and sends air to the user's nasal cavity via the prongs. The blower is placed on and is in contact with the user's mouth. The blower includes a housing including an intake port from which gas is taken in, a flow channel through which the air taken in via the intake port flows, and a discharge port which sends the air flowing through the flow channel toward the prongs, an impeller arranged in the housing so that its front side faces the intake port, and a partition member arranged on a rear side of the impeller so that a slit is formed along an inner periphery of the housing thereby partitioning the rear side into a space where the impeller is arranged. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217074 | PATIENT INTERFACE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217075 | OXYGEN MASK WITH MEANS TO SAMPLE EXPIRED GASES - An oxygen mask for delivering oxygen to a patient comprises a mask body adapted to substantially cover a patient's nose and mouth and having a peripheral edge adapted to substantially seal against the patient's face and forming a compartment, an oxygen inflow port defined in the mask body, an L-shaped connector coupled to the oxygen inflow port, an oxygen conduit coupled to the L-shaped connector and having access to the compartment in the mask body via the oxygen inflow port, the oxygen conduit adapted to conduct oxygen flow from an oxygen supply to the compartment in the mask body, and an expired gas sampling tube coupled to the mask body and having access to the compartment in the mask body, the expired gas sampling tube having a perforated segment with a plurality of perforations attached to an interior surface of the mask body, the expired gas sampling tube adapted to couple to an instrument operable to monitor the expired gases. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217076 | Endotracheal tube connector positioning system and method - A detection system and method comprising a proximal end that connects to a ventilating device, a distal end that connects to a ventilating tube, a lumen between the proximal end and the distal end, a housing surrounding the lumen that couples the proximal end and the distal end, wherein at least a portion of the housing is transparent, and at least one detection element at least partially exposed to gases in the lumen, whereby continuously monitoring the proper positioning of the ventilating tube in an airway. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217077 | SIDESTREAM RESPIRATORY GAS SAMPLING SYSTEM WITH FLEXIBLE ACCESSORIES AND REMOVABLE WATER TRAP - A removable water trap device ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217078 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATION DEVICE - An oxygen concentration device is provided which, when the number of revolutions of a compressor reaches an upper limit of control, increases an oxygen concentration, and can extend an operating time of the oxygen concentration device, comprising a control means which controls the number of revolutions of the compressor based on a detected value of an oxygen concentration sensor, judges deterioration due to moisture absorption based on the detected value of the oxygen concentration sensor, a detected value of a pressure sensor, and an operating time of an adsorption cylinder and, when criteria for judgment of the deterioration due to moisture absorption are satisfied, makes a purge step time shorter than an initially set time. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217079 | HUMIDIFICATION BREATHING APPARATUS CONTROL - A humidification breathing apparatus for generating and delivering humidified air to a patient at a desired humidity proximate the patient, the apparatus comprising an air flow path and a controller for controlling operation of the humidification breathing apparatus, wherein the controller is configured to operate the humidification breathing apparatus to control humidity at a point in the flow path to achieve the desired delivered humidity proximate the patient based on the patient exhaled humidity and flow. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217080 | VAPORIZER FILLER AND METHOD OF FILLING A VAPORIZER - A vaporizer filler includes a fill port. The fill port defines an open interior. The open interior is configured to receive the nozzle of an anesthetic bottle. An agent reservoir is configured to receive and store anesthetic agent. A valve is disposed between the open interior and the agent reservoir. At least one vent extends through the fill port. A method of filling a vaporizer includes inserting the nozzle of a bottle filled with anesthetic agent into a vaporizer filler. At least one vent is occluded from fluid communication. Fluid communication between and open interior and an agent reservoir is opened. Anesthetic agent is poured into an agent reservoir of a vaporizer. Fluid communication is closed between the open interior and the agent reservoir. At least one vent is opened to fluid communication with the open interior. Pressure within the open interior is released through the at least one vent. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217081 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO OPTIMIZE SLEEP CONDITIONS - A system and related method to optimize the process of getting a child to fall asleep. The system is a computer-implemented system comprising a set of functions or algorithms to assist a child develop a routine to fall asleep. The particular routines are dependent on the age of the child, with three categories being toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. The routines include providing for the generation of a set of sounds for selectable periods of time, dependent on the age group. The sounds include lullabies, stories, songs and white noise. The time periods range from 15-45 minutes. The method involving the use of the sound generation routine establishes a regularity of process that comforts a child and enhances the likelihood of a good transition to sleep. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217082 | SLEEP ASSISTANT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR ASSISTING IN EASING HARDSHIP OF FALLING ASLEEP - Sleep assistant system and method for assisting in easing hardship of falling asleep are provided. The method includes the following. Data indicating at least one biosignal is received. A falling-asleep hardship index is determined based on the received data to indicate hardship of falling asleep for a user. Sleep guidance in visual form and/or audio form is provided, based on the falling-asleep hardship index, to assist the user before falling asleep in changing the falling-asleep hardship index for the user from a first state to a second state, wherein the sleep guidance is a portion of user interaction between the second user device and the user. The second state, different from the first state, indicates a less hardship for falling asleep in terms of the at least one biosignal from the user. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217083 | CATHETER TIP ASSEMBLED WITH A SPRING - A catheter tip having a spring element that imparts longitudinal flexibility, pushability and radial rigidity to the catheter tip, thereby improving deliverability, is provided. The spring element also provides radial support to the distal edge of the catheter tip. The spring element may taper distally, but may have a substantially constant inner luminal diameter. The spring element may be partially covered or embedded, leaving its distal end exposed. The spring element may also include spaced coils in a proximal region. The apparatus may be used with any interventional catheter system, but is particularly suitable for use with balloon-expandable stent systems and balloon-angioplasty systems, where flexibility of the catheter tip and minimal flaring of the distal edge of the catheter tip is desirable. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217084 | MULTI-LUMEN CATHETERS AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of making a multi-lumen catheter may include disposing an outer surface of a mandrel against an outer surface of a first catheter; disposing a first heat shrink material around the first catheter and the mandrel; heating the first catheter and the mandrel to form a U-shaped channel along the outer surface of the first catheter; removing the first heat shrink material and the mandrel from the first catheter; placing a second catheter into the U-shaped channel; disposing a second heat shrink material around the first catheter and the second catheter such that the second catheter is retained within the U-shaped channel; and heating the first catheter and the second catheter to cause reflow between the first catheter and the second catheter to form the multi-lumen catheter. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217085 | CRESCENT CHANNEL DYE FLOW ENABLED GUIDE CATHETERS - An intravascular catheter is disclosed that includes an elongated shaft defined by a wall including at least one port extending through the wall into a lumen. At least one channel may be defined between layers of polymer making up the catheter shaft. The channel extends along at least a portion of the shaft and is in fluid communication with the port. Outer and inner diameters of the catheter may be substantially constant along the length of the catheter. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217086 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device including a shaft having an elongated inner member and an elongated tubular reinforcing member disposed over at least a portion of the inner member. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer surface of the inner member is spaced from the inner surface of the reinforcing member, defining a space substantially free of any other structures of the device. In some embodiments, the shaft can include a tip structure disposed on a distal portion of the inner member. In some such embodiments, the reinforcing member has a distal end, and the tip structure is disposed on the distal portion of the inner member adjacent the distal end of the reinforcing member. Additionally, in some embodiments, the reinforcing member can include a plurality of apertures defined therein, for example, to enhance the flexibility or other such characteristics of all or portions of the reinforcing member. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217087 | CATHETER CLIPS - A device for gripping a catheter, including a first jaw having a first exterior side and a first radial passage. The device has a second jaw having a second exterior side, opposite the first exterior side, and a second radial passage. The device also has a resilient joint connecting the first and second jaws so that manual compression of the first exterior side toward the second exterior side causes relative rotation between the first and second jaws that mutually aligns the first and second radial passages, such that the catheter can be inserted through the first and second radial passages, and so that releasing the manual compression causes the first and second jaws to rotate so that the first and second radial passages are no longer mutually aligned and so that the catheter passes through and is gripped by the device along mutually aligned first and second central axes. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217088 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INTERVENTIONAL SITE MANAGEMENT OF SHEATHS AND CATHETERS - A method of managing an access cite and site management device for an interventional cardiology access lumen having a cylindrical hub and a tubular portion extending from the cylindrical hub includes adhering an adhesive pad directly or indirectly to a patient at an intervention cardiology access site. After the adhering, an access lumen is deployed and a portion of the access lumen positioned against a retention pad that is supported by the adhesive pad. The retention pad has a surface configured to the portion of the access lumen. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217089 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING A MICROCANNULA INTRODUCER FOR SKIN & SOFT TISSUE AUGMENTATION - The present disclosure is directed to a needle introducer. The needle introducer includes a needle guide and a cannula body coupled to the needle guide. The needle guide includes a flared head and a tapered neck. The needle guide forms a first channel extending from a first opening in the flared head to a second opening in the tapered neck. The cannula body includes a beveled tip at a distal end of the cannula body. The cannula body forms a second channel extending from a first opening in a proximal end of the cannula body to a second opening in the distal end of the cannula body. The cannula body is coupled to the needle guide via the tapered neck of the needle guide to connect the first channel to the second channel. The cannula body is configured to maintain an injection portal in the soft tissue. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217090 | Intravascular Devices, Systems, and Methods Having a Core Wire With Embedded Conductors - Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some instances, the intravascular device is a guide wire with electrical conductors embedded within a core wire. In some instances, the electrical conductors are coupled to conductive bands adjacent a proximal portion of the guide wire and a sensing element adjacent a distal portion of the guide wire. Methods of making, manufacturing, and/or assembling such intravascular devices and associated systems are also provided. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217091 | TOOL FOR LOADING A MEDICAL DEVICE ONTO A GUIDEWIRE - A loading tool that aids in single-handed backloading or sideloading of a medical device having a lumen onto a guidewire is described. The loading tool comprises two continuous sections—a proximal attachment section and a distal loading section. The attachment section has a tubular configuration with a longitudinal slot removed. The attachment section is configured to fit over a distal portion of the medical device. The loading section has a conical shape with a longitudinal slot removed. The loading section is configured to guide the proximal end of a guidewire into the lumen of the medical device onto which the attachment section of the loading tool is mounted. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217092 | BALLOON PROTECTION AND REWRAPPING DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A movable protection and/or rewrapping device for a balloon catheter may include a tubular member with a bore extending along a length thereof. The tubular member may have at least one rib disposed on an inner surface of the bore. The tubular member may be flared away from the bore at one end and inwardly tapered at the other end. The rewrapping device may include an actuator configured to open a longitudinal slit in the tubular member. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217093 | CATHETER BALLOON, AND CATHETER - Provided is an expansible catheter balloon that has a spreadable outer diameter controllable easily in treatments for a calcific aortic stenosis, rheumatic and congenital aortic stenoses and others, and that can be effectively prevented from being freely shifted and can easily be fixed at a predetermined position. The catheter balloon includes a balloon having shoulder parts made of a non-expansible material or made low-expansible and an expandable waist part, and a catheter having a catheter body to which this balloon is fitted. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217094 | Fill Valve - A fill valve for mediating two-way fluid communication between a medical instrument and a medical device is provided. The fill valve comprises a valve element and a valve housing. The valve element comprises a valve element body extending along a major axis, a valve element first end comprising a recessed internal surface configured to provide a sealing contact engagement with a medical instrument, a valve element second end, and a valve element body external surface. The valve element is resilient and deformable. The valve element also has a hole that extends along the major axis and that is substantially cylindrically symmetrical with respect to the major axis. The valve housing is configured to hold the valve element in place by a circumferential compression fit. An enteral feeding button comprising such a fill valve, and a valve element of such a fill valve, are also provided. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217095 | CEREBROSPINAL FLUID SHUNT FOR TREATMENT OF HYDROCEPHALUS - The disclosure relates to a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt for treatment of hydrocephalus, comprising a valve having an inlet port and an outlet port, which ports are for draining CSF, and a control port for regulating the drainage of CSF through the valve according to a hydrostatic pressure provided to the control port, which hydrostatic pressure is dependent on the body position of the patient. The disclosure further relates to a method for treatment of hydrocephalus comprising regulating drainage of CSF based on a hydrostatic pressure that is dependent on the body position of the patient. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217096 | ANISOTROPIC NANOPOROUS COATINGS FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS - The present invention relates to a process for fabricating a porous coatings with controlled structure in the micro and nano-size domain. In particular, but not exclusively, it relates to a process for fabricating coatings with an anisotropic pore size distribution and to coatings obtained using such coatings. It describes in particular the use of ink-jet method to deposit in a controlled way such coatings. It also relates to porous coatings with controlled structure in the micro and nano-size domain. The coating has a thickness between 10 nanometres and 10 millimetres and its porosity is created in such a way that the pore size distribution is anisotropic. It finally describes objects covered with this coating. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217097 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING DRUGS AND OTHER SUBSTANCES TO TREAT SINUSITIS AND OTHER DISORDERS - Implantable devices and methods for delivering drugs and other substances to locations within the body of a human or animal subject to treat or diagnose sinusitis and a variety of other disorders. The invention includes implantable substance delivery devices that comprise reservoirs and barriers that control the rate at which substances pass out of the reservoirs. The delivery devices may be advanced into the body using guidewires, catheters, ports, introducers and other access apparatus. In some embodiments the delivery devices may be loaded with one or more desired substance before their introduction into the body. In other embodiments the delivery devices are loaded and/or reloaded with a desired substance after the delivery device has been introduced into the body. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217098 | THERAPEUTIC ELASTIC TAPE - A system, method, and therapeutic elastic tape. The therapeutic elastic tape includes an elastic fabric having a back side and a face side, an adhesive material applied to the elastic fabric. The therapeutic elastic tape further includes a medication applied to at least the back side of the elastic fabric for diffusion to a portion of a body of the user during utilization. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217099 | TUMOR VACCINATION - The present invention relates to a vaccine composed of at least one immune stimulant and radiofrequency waves using capacitive coupling and to a method, especially an in-situ and in vivo vaccination method for treatment of primary cancer and its metastases even in disseminated cell-states, which cannot be detected by presently available imaging methods or for prevention of relapse of the cancer disease, and especially for enabling and supporting the patient's own immune system to recognize and kill the cancer cells and to build up a memory to prevent relapse of a cancer disease. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217100 | URETHRAL STRICTURE TREATMENT METHOD - A urethral stricture treatment method is disclosed that inhibits recurrence of urethral stricture by imparting an epithelial function to a treatment portion formed by treating scar tissue. The urethral stricture treatment method can include a treatment step of treating scar tissue by using a treatment tool transurethrally inserted into a urethra and forming a treatment portion to which an epithelial function can be imparted, a confirmation step of confirming whether or not the treatment portion has been formed by using a diagnostic tool transurethrally inserted into the urethra, and an assisting step of imparting the epithelial function to the treatment portion by using an assisting means transurethrally inserted into the urethra. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217101 | INSTRUMENT FOR MANIPULATING FLUID INJECTOR THAT USES MULTI-MICRONEEDLE DEVICE - An operation tool for a fluid injector includes a selective movement mechanism which moves the fluid injector between a first protruding position and a second protruding position in a housing of an outer cylinder. When the fluid injector is at the first protruding position, microneedles of a multi-microneedle device are protruded out to a first distance from the first open end. When the fluid injector is at the second protruding position to discharge a fluid via the microneedles, the microneedles are protruded out to a second distance from the first open end, which is shorter than the first distance. The selective movement mechanism includes a rotational-linear movement conversion mechanism which moves the fluid injector between the first and second protruding positions along a longitudinal center line of the outer cylinder based on a direction and an amount of rotation of the outer cylinder relative to the fluid injector. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217102 | CONDUCTIVE TUBING - Molded article for medical tubing and the like, and method of manufacture. The molded article is a coextruded tube having a tube wall of a non-conductive thermoplastic polymer and a central tubular bore. The tube further includes a coextruded conductive strip of conductive fibers in a thermoplastic polymer matrix, the conductive strip being disposed within a tubular passage in the tube wall extending the length of the tube, or within the central tubular bore. The strip is made from a pultruded fiber/polymer compound that can be co-extruded in strip form in the tube to provide an electrically conductive path along the tube length. Advantages include ease of manufacture, and one or more of improved handling (during use), reduced profile and reduced material costs. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217103 | Arcuate Guide for Intravenous Tubes - An arcuate guide for retaining and guiding an intravenous tube over an angular change of direction. The arcuate guide has an arcuate retention structure with an arcuate channel structure and a plurality of locking members. The arcuate channel structure has an arcuate channel therein for receiving and guiding the intravenous tube over an angular change of direction, and the plurality of locking members are disposed in substantial alignment with the arcuate channel. The arcuate channel can be substantially U-shaped, such as by having a rounded base portion and arcuate first and second legs. The channel can have radiused distal edges. The arcuate channel can be adjustable in angular configuration to permit an adjustment of the angular change of direction of the intravenous tube. The locking members can have opposed legs spaced closer than opposed sidewalls of the arcuate channel. The opposed legs can be resiliently deflectable. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217104 | CONNECTOR FOR PRODUCING A FLUID CONNECTION TO A SECOND CONNECTOR, CONNECTOR SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FLUID CONNECTION - A connector for producing a fluid connection to a second connector, wherein the connector can, in at least one connector area, form a weakened structure, in order to be able to break open the connector in the connector area and in this way produce a fluid connection to the second connector. A partial area of the connector area is designed in such a way that the weakened structure in the partial area can be generated by covering or spraying the connector area with a medium. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217105 | Catheter Coupling - A catheter coupling has a tubing and two jaws extending in the longitudinal direction of the tubing which form a channel having an orifice to accommodate an end section of a catheter when the jaws abut against each other. The jaws are interconnected at a respective jaw end via a jaw joint having a joint axis extending transversely to the tubing. The other jaw end is in each case provided with a snap-in locking member and a counter snap-in locking member, respectively, interacting therewith to form a snap-in locking arrangement. In the engagement position, the tubing is deformed by at least one jaw deformation component to securely accommodate the catheter end section. The catheter coupling has at least one inspection window in a base body. The inspection window allows a stop in the tubing for the end section of the catheter to be visually inspected. As a result, a catheter coupling is obtained which prevents an end section of the catheter from being introduced into the tubing if said end section is too short. | 2015-08-06 |