37th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150250894 | Oligomer-Containing Benzamide-Based Compounds - The invention relates to (among other things) oligomer-containing benzamide-based compounds. A compound of the invention exhibits one or more advantages over corresponding compounds lacking the oligomer. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250895 | Specific Delivery of Toxins Conjugated with Antiobodies to Activate Matripase - Disclosed are antibody drug conjugates (ADC) that include highly potent toxic agents with specific antibodies to target tumors. Also disclosed are related antibodies, polypeptides, nucleic acids, host cells, compositions, and uses. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250896 | HYDROPHILIC LINKERS AND THEIR USES FOR CONJUGATION OF DRUGS TO A CELL BINDING MOLECULES - Cell binding agent-drug conjugates comprising hydrophilic linkers, and methods of using such linkers and conjugates are provided. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250897 | TREATMENT OF INTRACELLULAR BACTERIAL INFECTION - An intracellular bacterial infection in a plant or animal is treated by administration to a plant cell or animal cell of a particle to which an infectious bacteriophage is covalently attached, wherein the particle is internalised by the cell. Particles with phage attached and compositions comprising the particles are provided. A formulation, for treatment of a bacterial infection, comprises bacteriophage, liquid carrier and adhesive, which dries so that the adhesive adheres the bacteriophage to a surface, one such formulation comprising liquid carrier: 85%-99.98% by weight; bacteriophage: 0.01%-5% by weight; and adhesive: 0.01%-10% by weight. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250898 | NANOCOMPOSITES FOR IMAGING AND DRUG DELIVERY - A composition ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250899 | Degradable Nanogel for Drug Delivery - A nano-sized hydrogel is made of a water-soluble chain containing carboxylic acid moieties and polyethylene side chains. Such a nanogel is applicable as a cancer-drug delivery agent or an imagining agent, where either a cancer drug, such as cisplatin, or an imaging agent, such as Gd3+. The complexation of the cancer drug or the imaging agent with the carboxyl moieties leads to the hydrogel formation. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250900 | REGENERATING FUNCTIONAL NEURONS FOR TREATMENT OF DISEASE AND INJURY IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - Methods for producing new neurons in the brain in vivo are provided according to aspects of the present invention which include introducing NeuroD1 into a glial cell, particularly into a reactive astrocyte or NG2 cell, thereby “converting” the reactive glial cell to a neuron. Methods of producing a neuronal phenotype in a glial cell are provided according to aspects of the present invention which include expressing exogenous NeuroD1 in the glial cell, wherein expressing exogenous NeuroD1 includes delivering an expression vector, such as a viral expression vector, including a nucleic acid encoding the exogenous NeuroD1 to the glial cell. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250901 | RNA TRANS-SPLICING MOLECULE (RTM) FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention pertains to a novel pre-mRNA trans-splicing molecule (RTM) comprising a binding region which is complementary to a pre mRNA of a tumor associated gene, and a coding domain which encodes for a suicide gene. Specific embodiments of the present invention relate to RTMs which mediate trans-splicing of a suicide gene, such as thymidine kinase from herpes simplex virus (HSV-tk), with the pre mRNA of the squamous cell carcinoma associated gene solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B3 (SLCO1B3). The invention provides RTMs which selectively kill cells expressing SLCO1B3 and which are thus useful in the treatment of cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma associated with epidermolysis bullosa. Also provided are methods, kits and pharmaceutical compositions relating to the RTMs in accordance to the invention. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250902 | pH-RESPONSIVE GADOLINIUM NANOPARTICLE CONJUGATES AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure is directed generally to gadolinium nanoparticle conjugates, such as gold/gadolinium or iodine/gadolinium nanoparticle conjugates, nanoparticle conjugates including polymers, nanoparticle conjugates conjugated to targeting agents and pH responsive polymers, and their use in targeting, characterizing and/or imaging disease states in a patient. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250903 | MOLECULAR IMAGING CONTRAST AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - Compositions and methods for molecular imaging of selectins are disclosed. Specifically, compositions comprising medical imaging contrast-producing agents associated with the extracellular domain of TIM-1 as a targeting ligand for use in molecular imaging of selectins are disclosed. Also, methods of using the extracellular domain of TIM-1 as a ligand for achieving specific targeting to selectins as therapeutic drug delivery vehicles is also disclosed. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250904 | Preparation of composition comprising gas microbubbles - A process for preparing a composition comprising encapsulated gas microbubbles, the process comprising: providing an aqueous protein solution of a heat-denaturable protein at a temperature necessary to achieve incipient denaturation; heating a gas by using heat from the heated protein solution; mixing the heated gas and the heated protein solution to obtain a gas/liquid mixture; and dispersing the gas into the protein solution by subjecting the gas/liquid mixture to mechanical shear forces to form a composition of gas microbubbles encapsulated by denatured protein. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250905 | CONTRAST AGENT AND ITS USE FOR IMAGING - The present invention relates to contrast agent enhanced medical ultrasound imaging. In particular, the contrast agents provided are useful for cell imaging and cell therapy, as well as in vivo targeting, drug delivery and perfusion or vascular imaging applications. More specifically, it provides a particle comprising a fluorinated organic compound and a metal. Such particles may be advantageously employed in qualitative or quantitative imaging such as acoustic imaging including photoacoustic and ultra-sound imaging, MRI imaging, such as 19F imaging, 1H imaging including T1 and T2 weighted imaging, SPECT, PET, scintigraphy, fluorescence imaging and optical coherence imaging and tomographic applications. This may then be employed in cell labeling, microscopy, histology or for imaging vasculature or perfusion in vivo and in vitro. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250906 | BACTERIA-SPECIFIC LABELED SUBSTRTATES AS IMAGING BIOMARKERS TO DIAGNOSE, LOCATE, AND MONITOR INFECTIONS - The methods of the present invention exploit unique biochemical pathways present within infectious organisms to develop small molecule metabolic tracers. Labeled substrates created using these inventive methods were created. The labeled substrates can be used to determine whether a subject is infected with an infectious organism by imaging means, and with use of two or more such labeled substrates, methods of differentiating gram negative infection from gram positive infection, and methods of localizing and quantifying infectious disease burden are provided. The methods of the present invention can assist in the clinical decision to begin empiric antibiotic therapy, determine its efficacy, as well as the choice of antibacterial agents. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250907 | Ultraviolet Surface Illuminator - A solution for disinfecting a screen of an item using ultraviolet radiation is provided. The solution can provide an electronic device including a screen utilized by a user of the electronic device. The screen can be an ultraviolet transparent screen that covers at least some of the internal portion of the electronic device and a set of ultraviolet radiation sources can be located adjacent to the transparent screen. The set of ultraviolet radiation sources can be configured to generate ultraviolet radiation directed towards an external surface of the ultraviolet transparent screen. The electronic device can further include a monitoring and control system, which can manage the ultraviolet radiation generation by monitoring a set of attributes relating to the external surface of the screen and controlling, based on the monitoring, ultraviolet radiation directed at the external surface of the screen. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250908 | Intigrated Vehicle Hand Sanitizer - This invention relates to a hands free sanitizing system for use by drivers and passengers in an automobile other public conveyance. The mechanism comprises:
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20150250909 | DISINFECTANT SYSTEM - A disinfectant system including a pouch enclosing a first reagent, the first reagent releasing a disinfecting vapor when exposed to moisture. A moisture transfer element is included engageable with the pouch. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250910 | Filtration Medium with Electrospun Metal Oxide Nanofiber Layer - A multi-layered filtration medium for detoxification of chemical contaminants and disinfection of biological contaminants. The filtration medium includes two disinfection nanofiber layers and one detoxification nanofiber layer disposed between the two disinfection nanofiber layers. The filtration medium is loaded with high content of a detoxifying material which capable of achieving about 95% detoxification efficiency with no leaching of the detoxifying material. The filtration medium may also include a medicinal substance for medical applications and a sensor for indicating the lifetime of the filtration medium. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250911 | MALODOR COUNTERACTING COMPOSITIONS - The use of alcohols of formula (I)× | 2015-09-10 |
20150250912 | FRAGRANCE FORMULATION FOR SCENT DELIVERY DEVICE - A liquid fragrance formulation is provided. The fragrance formulation has a viscosity in the range of 0.0 to 9.0 cPa, a calculated water-octanol partition coefficient in the range of −1.0 to 4.0; and a surface tension in the range of 0.0 to 25.0 mN/m and is suitable for use in air fresheners, particularly nebulizing scent delivery devices. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250913 | AIR PURIFIER - An air purifier including an air sterilizing unit, an air blowing unit arranged such that air flows in the air sterilizing unit; the air sterilizing unit comprising housing and an ultraviolet light emitting device which emits deep ultraviolet rev having wavelength of 200 to 350 nm; the housing comprising a sterilizing room; the sterilizing room comprising an air intake opening and an air outlet opening; and the ultraviolet emitting device being arranged in the housing such that the deep ultraviolet, ray is emitted toward inside of the sterilizing room, wherein (A) at least a part of an inner wall surface of the sterilizing room comprises an ultraviolet reflective material which may be covered with an ultraviolet ray transmitting material, and/or (B) one or more reflector plate is arranged in the sterilizing room. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250914 | Enhanced Photooxidation Reactor and Process - Aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to apparatus and methods for the photooxidation of sulfur-containing contaminants in air. In one example, an odor control system comprises a source of air contaminated with a sulfur-containing compound and a UV oxidation reactor having an inlet in fluid communication with the source of contaminated air. The reactor includes a source of UV radiation disposed within the reactor and a reflective coating disposed on internal surfaces of the reactor. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250915 | CONTACT LENS STORAGE CASE SURFACE DISINFECTION - The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting a surface of the storage case. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250916 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet, and an absorbent body arranged between the top sheet and the back sheet. An excretory orifice contact area of the liquid-permeable top sheet has an area containing a blood lubricity-imparting agent. The blood lubricity-imparting agent has a kinematic viscosity of 0.01-80 mm | 2015-09-10 |
20150250917 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - The present invention addresses the problem of providing an absorbent article that has an improved ability to transfer menstrual blood from a liquid-permeable layer to an absorbent body and can reduce the amount of the menstrual blood remaining in the liquid-permeable layer. To solve this problem, provided is a sanitary napkin provided with a top sheet, a back sheet and an absorbent body that is interposed between the top sheet and the back sheet, wherein convex portions formed in an excretion orifice contact region of the top sheet are coated with a blood lubricity-imparting agent that has a kinetic viscosity of 0.01-80 mm | 2015-09-10 |
20150250918 | HEMOSTATIC DEVICES - Hemostatic devices for promoting blood clotting can include a substrate (e.g., gauze, textile, sponge, sponge matrix, one or more fibers, etc.), a hemostatic material disposed thereon such as kaolin clay, and a binder material such as crosslinked calcium alginate with a high guluronate monomer molar percentage disposed on the substrate to substantially retain the hemostatic material. When the device is used to treat a bleeding wound, at least a portion of the clay material comes into contact with blood to accelerate clotting. Moreover, when exposed to blood, the binder has low solubility and retains a majority of the clay material on the gauze. A bandage that can be applied to a bleeding wound to promote blood clotting includes a flexible substrate and a gauze substrate mounted thereon. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250919 | Absorbent Materials - Provided is an absorbent material and a method of making an absorbent material. The absorbent material comprises a blend of a super-absorbent first type of gel-forming fibre with a second type of gel-forming fibre, wherein the super-absorbent first type of gel-forming fibre is formed from a super-absorbent polymer. Such absorbent materials are useful in the manufacture of absorbent articles such as wound dressings. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250920 | MULTIPURPOSE IMPLANT WITH MODELED SURFACE STRUCTURE FOR SOFT TISSUE RECONSTRUCTION - Embodiments of a multi-purpose implant for use in surgery, such as for reconstruction of soft tissues, are disclosed. In some embodiments, the implant includes elastic polymer film made from a suitable biologically compatible polymer. The implant also includes a reinforcement element formed from a polyurethane mesh or other strong and stable woven or unwoven synthetic material. The reinforcement element can be fully enclosed by the film so that only the film comes into contact with the organs and tissues. Anti-adhesive properties or control over implant's integration into a body can be determined by the preset surface structure of the implant, while physical and mechanical properties, such as strength and elasticity of the implant, are obtained by virtue of reinforcement element geometry. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250921 | METHOD OF PREPARING POROUS CARBONATE APATITE FROM NATURAL BONE - A carbonate apatite prepared from natural bone. The carbonate apatite has a protein content of 2000-8000 parts per million and a surface area of 15 to 70 m | 2015-09-10 |
20150250922 | POLYMERIC HYDROGEL FOR ACCELERATING WOUND HEALING - A method for creating a polymeric hydrogel for accelerating wound healing. The method includes applying at least one monomer solution to a tissue area of a patient. The monomer solution includes a monomer and a therapeutic agent. The method also includes initiating a polymerization process in the applied monomer solution to create a cross-linked network to deliver the therapeutic agent to the tissue area. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250923 | HYDROGEL COATED SCAFFOLD - The present document is directed to a titanium dioxide scaffold comprising a hydrogel coating comprising a biologically active substance. Also disclosed is a method for producing a thin hydrogel coating on a titanium dioxide scaffold and uses of the hydrogel coated scaffolds as medical implants. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250924 | Multi-Purpose Bio-Material Composition - The present invention relates to a multi-purpose bio-material. One preferred embodiment of the present invention generally comprises KH | 2015-09-10 |
20150250925 | ARTIFICIAL SKIN TISSUE, ARTIFICIAL SKIN MODEL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - Provided is a novel method capable of manufacturing an artificial skin model including dendritic cells. A method for manufacturing an artificial skin model includes the following: forming a dermal tissue layer by culturing coated cells in which a cell surface is coated with a coating film containing an extracellular matrix component, so that the coated cells are layered; forming a basal layer including type IV collagen on the dermal tissue layer by bringing type IV collagen into contact with the dermal tissue layer; and forming an epidermal layer by arranging epidermal cells on the basal layer. At least one of the dermal tissue layer and the epidermal layer includes dendritic cells. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250926 | DRUG DELIVERY MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device that releases a pharmaceutical agent to a target site is disclosed. The medical device includes a balloon, and a coating on at least a portion of the balloon. The coating includes particles of a pharmaceutical agent. Each particle of the particles of the pharmaceutical agent is at least partially encapsulated in a polymer material. A method of releasing a pharmaceutical agent at a target site is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a device including a balloon, and a coating on at least a portion of the balloon, the coating including particles of a pharmaceutical agent, and each particle of the pharmaceutical agent is at least partially encapsulated in a polymer material; positioning the device to allow the balloon to reach the target site; and inflating the balloon of the device. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250927 | BIOMEDICAL PATCHES WITH SPATIALLY ARRANGED FIBERS - A system and methods for producing a structure including a plurality of fibers is provided. The system includes a polymer collector having a predefined pattern, wherein the collector is charged at a first polarity, and a spinneret configured to dispense a polymer, wherein the spinneret is charged at a second polarity substantially opposite the first polarity such that polymer dispensed from the spinneret forms a plurality of fibers on the predefined pattern of the fiber collector. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250928 | REDUCING POST-OPERATIVE ADHESION FORMATION WITH INTRAPERITONEAL GLUTAMINE - Intraperitoneal administration of glutamine to reduce adhesions in the peritoneum of a patient. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250929 | BONE MARROW ASPIRATION DEVICE - An embodiment of the invention is directed to a bone marrow aspiration device comprising a plurality of syringes, each of which operates in a series of sequential steps to obtain bone marrow of high quality and therapeutic value, i.e., having a high MSC/ml number. In certain embodiments, a syringe may be used along with a collection vessel or with a second syringe. A further embodiment of the invention is directed to a method for using the bone marrow aspiration device as set forth herein. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250930 | PORTABLE, ADJUSTABLE DISPOSABLE MEDICAL SUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A portable, adjustable disposable medical suction system and method of use is disclosed. The system includes a delivery device to provide a conduit from a surgical site on a patient to the portable, adjustable medical suction system. The suction system may be a battery powered vacuum pump with one or more different adjustments directed to a strength of the vacuum, duration of the vacuum and interval between suction. The delivery device may be an intranasal tampon device or a tube inserted into the surgical site. During surgery and recovery at a surgical center or hospital, the vacuum source attached to the delivery system may be an industrial type vacuum source. Upon discharge, the suction system can be connected to the delivery system so that bleeding can be resolved by the patient in the comfort of his/her own home. The system and method of use is safer and mitigates body fluid borne contamination. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250931 | WOUND DRESSING WITH MICROPUMP - A composite wound dressing apparatus promotes healing of a wound via the use of a micropump system. The micropump system includes a micropump that applies a subatmospheric pressure to the wound to effectively draw wound fluid or exudate away from the wound bed, or deliver fluids to the wound bed, without the need for a cumbersome external pressure (e.g. vacuum) source. Hence, the wound dressing and micropump system is portable which allows the patient mobility that is unavailable when an external vacuum source is used. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250932 | BREAST PUMP SYSTEM - The present application relates to a breast pump system. The breast pump system comprises a vacuum path for creating a pressure reduction on a breast. A pump unit generates and releases a pressure reduction in the vacuum path, and comprises a vacuum pump ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250933 | IMPLANTABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF COMMUNICATING AN ELEMENT TO AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - An implantable connector assembly ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250934 | Subject-Specific Artificial Organs and Methods for Making the Same - An artificial heart includes an anatomically correct or patient-specific model of a natural heart, in which the model is substantially composed of an elastomer, and includes an actuation element, in which the actuation element is configured to, during operation of the artificial heart, cause the artificial heart to contract and relax. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250935 | Modular Implantable Ventricular Assist Device - The invention features modular implantable ventricular assist devices configured to be, at least in part, assembled within a patient. The devices generally include a pump assembly and an expandable frame. The frame is configured to engage tissue of a patient when implanted. The pump assembly is configured to be operably coupled to the frame when the frame is implanted and in the expanded configuration. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250936 | MONITORING OF REDUNDANT CONDUCTORS - This document relates to continuity monitoring of electrical conductors. For example, materials and methods for continuity monitoring of conductors for use providing power to a blood pump (e.g., an assist device) are provided. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250937 | MULTI-USE SORBENT CARTRIDGE - A sorbent cartridge comprising one or more detachable modules. The sorbent cartridge can have one or more modules contained therein having connectors connecting each of the modules. One or more of the modules can be reusable and the sorbent materials therein recharged. The sorbent cartridge can include a module containing an anion exchange resin, such as zirconium oxide, downstream of zirconium phosphate in the sorbent cartridge to recapture phosphate anions that leach out of the zirconium phosphate. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250938 | VALVED HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER - A dialysis catheter includes an elongate catheter member having an outer wall member defining proximal and distal end regions, and first and second longitudinal lumens. The outer member includes first and second ports in respective fluid communication with the first and second longitudinal lumens. The first opening and the first lumen define an inflow passage. The second opening and the second longitudinal lumen define an outflow passage. A valve is disposed relative to the outer member proximal of the first port. The valve is adapted to move from a closed position to an open position in response to a predetermined vacuum pressure level realized within the first longitudinal lumen to permit flow of blood through the valve and into the first longitudinal lumen. The valve may be adapted to move to the open position in the event of a luminal occlusion. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250939 | IRRIGATION/ASPIRATION SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE, PUMP UNIT, SURGICAL MACHINE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING - An irrigation/aspiration system for irrigating and aspirating a surgical site includes an irrigation flow path for directing fluid towards the surgical site via an irrigation connection, and an aspiration flow path for directing fluid away from the surgical site via an aspiration connection. A membrane pump is arranged for pumping fluid through the irrigation flow path and/or the aspiration flow path. The membrane pump includes a main pump chamber, at least two valves for opening and/or closing the main pump chamber and an auxiliary pump chamber arranged between the irrigation connection and/or aspiration connection and the main pump chamber for compensating movement of a main pump plunger element in the main pump chamber to provide for an approximately even fluid flow to and/or from the surgical site. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250940 | DRUG OR FLUID DELIVERY DEVICES - A drug or fluid delivery device includes a pump having a control module. A cassette is removably mounted to the control module. A reservoir is contained within the cassette, and contains a fluid to be delivered to a patient. A protrusion extends from an interior surface of the cassette, creating and maintaining a crease in the reservoir as the fluid is emptied therefrom, thereby creating a fluid path along which the fluid travels to reduce occurrences of the reservoir deleteriously sealing off pockets of fluid as the reservoir is emptied. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250941 | Patch-Sized Fluid Delivery Systems and Methods - A patch-sized fluid delivery device may include a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The disposable portion may include components that come into contact with the fluid, while the reusable portion may include only components that do not come into contact with the fluid. Redundant systems, such as redundant controllers, power sources, motor actuators, and alarms, may be provided. Alternatively or additionally, certain components can be multi-functional, such a microphones and loudspeakers that may be used for both acoustic volume sensing and for other functions and a coil that may be used as both an inductive coupler for a battery recharger and an antenna for a wireless transceiver. Various types of network interfaces may be provided in order to allow for remote control and monitoring of the device. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250942 | LIQUID TRANSPORT DEVICE - A liquid transport device is attachable to a living body and transports a liquid to the living body. The liquid transport device includes a pump unit that includes a storage portion for storing the liquid and a pumping portion for transporting the liquid in the storage portion to the living body, and a seal portion that attaches the pump unit to the living body. A portion of a surface of the living body side of the pump unit is separated from an upper surface of the seal portion. In the liquid transport device, the pump unit is easily fixed to a flexible surface of the living body and a load on the living body is reduced while securing areas for the lower surface of the pump unit and the sealing surface of the seal portion. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250943 | LIQUID TRANSPORT DEVICE AND PUMP UNIT - A liquid transport device is attachable to a living body and transports a liquid into the living body. The liquid transport device includes a storage portion that stores the liquid; a pumping portion that transports the liquid in the storage portion to the living body by compressing a tube; and an injection portion that injects the liquid which is transported by the pump portion into the living body. The injection portion is disposed between the storage portion and the tube when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the surface of the living body to which the liquid transport device is attached. Such a liquid transport device is reduced in size. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250944 | Stabilization and Guide Apparatus for Access to an Implanted Access Port and Related Methods - An insertion device to assist in accessing an access port that has been subcutaneously implanted in the body of a patient is disclosed. The implanted access port is accessed by a needle of a needle assembly, such as a needle-based infusion set. In one embodiment, the insertion device comprises a body that includes a stabilizing portion and a guide portion. The stabilizing portion stabilizes a position of the implanted access port when the body is placed on the skin of the patient atop the implanted access port. The guide portion guides a needle of the needle assembly along a predetermined path such that the needle transcutaneously pierces a septum of the implanted access port. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250945 | CONNECTOR TYPE FILTER FOR SYRINGE, SYRINGE WITH A FILTER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a syringe with a connector-type filtering device for use in administering a medicinal fluid to a patient, including: a cylinder having a space formed to store the medicinal fluid therein; a piston configured to reciprocate within the space of the cylinder to suck in or discharge the medicinal fluid; a connector member assembled/dissembled between a needle holder and a neck a in front of the cylinder and having a function for removing foreign matter from the medicinal fluid; the needle holder configured such that the connector member is fitted in or disassembled from the needle holder; and a needle insert-molded on a tip end of the needle holder. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250946 | FAIL SAFE POINT PROTECTOR FOR NEEDLE SAFETY FLAP - A method and device are disclosed for preventing a needle stick hazard in the event of a collapse of a protective needle flap of a portable drug pump. The device may include a needle guide, a secure space and/or a shield. A point of a needle is optionally deflected into a secure space upon collapse of the protective flap. The space may optionally be shielded. Optionally, the support linking the needle to the pump may pivot and/or translate. Optionally, there may be an exposing position wherein the needle protrudes through an opening in the flap. Optionally, the opening may be non-circular. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250947 | Syringe Flush Protection Valve and Method - A system and a method are adapted for assessing the patency of a fluid infusion line connected to a patient, a source of medicant, and a pump. The system is configured for injecting a fluid into the fluid pressure line using a syringe, determining whether the syringe exhibits a resistance to fluid being injected into a the fluid line and, if no resistance is exhibited, monitoring the pump to verify whether the pump exhibits an alarm that indicates a check valve has been opened. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250948 | PATIENT-SPECIFIC MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems for use with a medical device for reducing medication errors are provided. In one aspect, a system includes a medical device that is configurable with operating limit parameters for providing medication to a patient, and a limiting system. The limiting system includes a memory that includes patient-specific information for the patient and a database includes acceptable operating parameters for providing the medication to the patient using the medical device, and a processor. The processor is configured to compare the acceptable operating parameters with the patient-specific information, and provide a modification of the operating limit parameters for providing the medication to the patient based on the comparison of the acceptable operating parameters with the patient-specific information. Methods and machine-readable media are also provided. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250949 | Automatic Injection Device - The present invention relates to an automatic injection device ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250950 | INJECTION DEVICE WITH DOSING CONTROL MEANS - An injection device provides a casing which accommodates or forms a reservoir for a liquid drug; a plunger rod which can move relative to the casing in an axially forward direction to deliver the drug; a dosing means which can move in the forward direction relative to the casing to prime the reservoir and which can rotate relative to the casing for selecting a dose to be injected, wherein rotation of the dosing means relative to the casing is prevented until a priming operation for priming the reservoir is completed; d) wherein the dosing means comprises a dosing control means which is configured to enable rotation of the dosing means at the end of the priming stroke for selecting the dose and to prevent a rotation of the dosing means back into the position which the dosing means had at the end of the priming stroke relative to the casing. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250951 | Medical Delivery Device - Provided is a delivery device that has an initial locked position, an intermediate priming position, and a final delivery position. The device is configured such that individual dose setting and activation of delivery is prevented until a cap is removed. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250952 | MULTI-CHAMBER SYRINGE - A medical fluid supply device including at least first and second fluid containers which are arranged to be mutually displaceable, at least first and second selectably openable fluid communication pathways associated with the first and second fluid containers and at least one selector switch assembly for selectably opening the first and second selectably openable fluid communication pathways, mutual displacement of the first and second fluid containers changing the amount of fluid in at least one of the at least first and second fluid containers in accordance with a state of the at least one selector switch assembly. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250953 | Medicament Delivery Device - A medicament delivery device includes a distal housing part; a proximal housing part for a container; a drive mechanism in the distal housing part that includes a plunger rod; and an auto mixing mechanism. The housing parts are movable from a first position, in which the housing parts are partially extended relative to each other, to a second position, in which the housing parts are partially retracted relative to each other. The auto mixing mechanism is configured to hold the housing parts in the first position and to lock the housing parts in the second position, and includes a mixing force member operably arranged between the housing parts such that manual activation of the auto mixing mechanism enables the mixing force member to cause the housing parts to move from the first position to the second position. The plunger rod acts to mixing a medicament in the container. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250954 | Safety Needle Assembly - Described is a safety needle assembly comprising a drive unit holding a needle having a distal pointed end, an outer body rotatably coupled to the drive unit, a first tube telescopically coupled to the outer body and the drive unit, and a second tube telescopically coupled to the first tube. In an extended position, the second tube covers the distal pointed end of the needle, and rotation of the outer body relative to the drive unit causes the first tube and the second tube to retract and expose the distal pointed end. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250955 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE AND CARTRIDGE - Described is a cartridge ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250956 | MEDICAMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method of using an emergency medicament device. The method includes reading an ID tag from the medicament device using a mobile device; automatically requesting instructions for using the medicament device based on the ID tag; and displaying a video to a user of the mobile device, the video providing instructions for using the medicament device in accordance with approved labeling of the medicament device. Various exemplary embodiments relate to an electronic medicament device including: a reservoir configured to store an amount of medication for treating anaphylaxis; an administration component for administering the medication to a patient; a processor communicatively connected to a memory storing medicament device information; and an identification tag configured to be read by another device, the identification tag providing the medicament device information including identification of instructions for using the medicament device. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250957 | AGITATION APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250958 | INSUFFLATION SYSTEM - An insufflation system configured to supply a predetermined gas into a body cavity of a subject includes: an automatic air supply conduit line configured to automatically supply a gas into the body cavity to maintain a predetermined pressure in the body cavity; a manual air supply conduit line configured to supply a gas into the body cavity by a manual operation; a function selection button provided in an endoscope; and a control unit configured to cause, in accordance with an operation of the function selection button, an air supply conduit line selected by an operation of the function selection button to be in a communication state, and cause a non-selected air supply conduit line to be in a disconnection state. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250959 | DOSE INDICATORS - The present disclosure relates to a dose indicator for a pressure-actuated metered dose inhaler (pMDI) device. In an embodiment, the dose indicator comprises a chassis element having a viewing portion, a display element located within the chassis element, a resilient deformable element, and an indexing element having an axis, translation of the indexing element along its axis from a first position to a second position causing deformation of the resilient deformable element in the same direction as translation of the indexing element resulting in generally greater displacement of portions of the resilient deformable element nearer to the axis relative to portions thereof further from the axis, the displacement of the portions of the resilient deformable element in the same direction as translation of the indexing element inducing indexing of the display element from a current position to a subsequent position relative to the viewing portion of the chassis element. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250960 | VOLUME REFLECTOR STATUS INDICATOR FOR ANESTHESIA SYSTEM - A Volume Reflector indicator for an anesthesia system is disclosed. The anesthesia system includes a volume reflector ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250961 | Medical Vaporizer - A medical vaporizer includes a liquid drug reservoir configured to receive and hold a liquid drug. A low power graphical display is configured to intermittently receive power. The low power graphical display is operable to visually present information and maintain the visual presentation of information in the absence of power. A controller is configured to intermittently receive power and upon receiving power the controller to operates to determine a status of a medical vaporizer. The controller operates the low power graphical display to present the status of the medical vaporizer as visually presented information. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250962 | RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A respiratory assistance apparatus includes a conduit connecting a flow generator and an outlet. The conduit includes a venturi formation. The apparatus further includes an oxygen inlet in fluid communication or selective fluid communication with an oxygen outlet. The oxygen outlet is directed into the conduit and toward a mouth of the venturi formation. The flow generator provides a flow path for air to enter the conduit when the flow generator is not operating. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250963 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY DISORDERS - Disclosed is an apparatus for treating a respiratory disorder. The apparatus comprises a pressure device, and a controller, including at least one processor, configured to control the pressure device to: supply, upon initiation of treatment, a flow of pressurised air to the airway of a patient at a treatment pressure according to a pre-sleep profile of pressure versus time, increase, upon detection of sleep onset of the patient, the treatment pressure to a predetermined therapeutic pressure according to a bridging profile of pressure versus time, and supply the flow of pressurised air to the airway of the patient at a therapeutic pressure. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250964 | AUTOMATIC PRESSURE TITRATION - A pressure support methodology and system that utilizes at least two, and possibly all three, of information relating to (i) airway patency, i.e., the degree to which the patient's airway is open, (ii) the primary cause of the current sleep disordered breathing event, and (iii) the patient's response to previous pressure changes to automatically titrate pressure when presented with a sleep disordered breathing event. In another embodiment, pressure may be automatically titrated based solely on the primary cause of the sleep disordered breathing event. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250965 | Air Bubble - Air Bubble is designed to extract one breath of air from under water via an air extraction backpack. The device includes an air-permeable extraction assembly that is attached to a backpack. The air-permeable extraction assembly has an air intake cavity connected to a durable impact resistant & underwater pressure resistant air bag with plastic reinforcing “ribs” inside bag, and a mouth piece that will release the air when pressure is applied onto the exterior walls. An air-permeable plastic cap will cover the air intake cavity. A mouthpiece draws intake air through the air intake cavity upon inhalation by a user. A transfer channel or tube passes intake air from the air-permeable extraction assembly to the mouthpiece when pressure is applied into exterior walls of mouth piece and upon inhalation by the user. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250966 | INTRODUCING DEVICE AND SLEEVE FOR LINING THE INNER SURFACE OF AN AIRWAY TUBE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - The present invention relates to ventilation tubes a device, system and method for lining ventilation tube with a removable inner sleeve. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250967 | ORAL APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF USE THEROF - The present disclosure relates generally to an oral appliance and to methods of using such a device. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a device including an inflatable balloon and a guide assembly. One aspect of the present disclosure provides an oral device including an elongated member extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and an inflatable balloon attached to the elongated member near the distal end, the inflatable balloon having a central lumen. Another aspect provides a method of intubating a patient using an oral appliance as disclosed herein. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250968 | ENDOSCOPIC BITE BLOCK - According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention there is provided a bite block assembly adapted for capnography and oxygen delivery to a subject, the bite block assembly ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250969 | AIRWAY OPENING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for use in providing an airway through a tracheal wall of a subject, the apparatus including, a dilator including a handle, wherein the handle allows a user to hold and manipulate at least the dilator, and wherein the dilator provides a channel extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and, a sleeve detachably mounted to the dilator, the sleeve being for receiving a tracheal tube having an airway running from a proximal end to a distal end, and in use the dilator can be used to insert the tracheal tube through the tracheal wall with the tracheal tube being detachable from the sleeve to allow the dilator to be removed so that the tracheal tube provides an airway through the tracheal wall. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250970 | RESPIRATORY MASK - A respiratory mask ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250971 | FACIAL MASK AND METHOD OF MAKING - Masks for various uses and methods for manufacture thereof, including masks for use in continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) therapies. An example includes a mask having a first, relatively softer material for contact with the face of the user, and a second, relatively harder or more structural material used away from the face of the user, with a gradient therebetween. The mask can be produced by additive manufacturing to avoid a discernible boundary between the first and second materials. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250972 | RESPIRATORY MASK HAVING A MAGNETICALLY SUPPORTED CUSHION - A patient interface face contact ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250973 | NASAL INTERFACE APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH A RESPIRATORY ASSIST DEVICE - An ambulatory assist ventilation (AA V) apparatus and system are disclosed for the delivery of a respiratory gas to assist the spontaneous breathing effort of a patient with a breathing disorder. The AA V system includes a compressed respiratory gas source, a respiratory assist device for controlling respiratory gas flow to the patient, a patient circuit tubing and a low profile nasal interface device, which does not have a dead space or hollow area where C02 can collect, for delivering the respiratory gas to the patient, wherein the nasal interface device is fluidly connected to the respiratory assist device via tubing for receiving the respiratory gas therefrom. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250974 | Air Line Protection Coupling For A Catheter - A catheter connector is described having a hydrophobic end cap or washer located around the end opening to the connector's lumen. The diameter and length of the lumen below the washer is sufficiently large enough to accommodate an absorbent tubular filter that changes color when exposed to fluid. The washer acts to limit the size of the water droplet that might adhere to the end of the catheter and help maintain surface tension on the droplet to prevent it from entering the lumen. The hydrophilic tubular filter absorbs any water that might pass by the washer and thus keeps the lumen hole open. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250975 | ADJUSTING A POSITION OF A HEATING WIRE WITHIN A BREATHING CIRCUIT - A wire adjuster for adjusting a position of an element within a limb of a breathing circuit is described. The wire adjuster includes an interior wall engaging portion configured for engaging a surrounding interior wall of said limb and an element receiving portion coupled with the interior wall engaging portion, wherein the element receiving portion is configured for releasably securing the element as the wire adjuster is movably engaging with the surrounding interior wall, such that the wire adjuster can be used to selectively locate an element within the limb of the breathing circuit. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250976 | ANESTHESIA SYSTEM, A METHOD AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR ACTIVELY CONTROLLING OXYGEN DELIVERED TO A PATIENT - An anesthesia system has a unit for measuring oxygen concentration delivered to a patient, a unit for sending an alarm to an operator if the measured oxygen concentration is below a first threshold value, and a unit for automatically increasing a setting of oxygen in a fresh gas setting, so that the oxygen concentration delivered to a patient is increased, if the measured oxygen concentration is below a second threshold value. The system allows for increased safety or a lowered fresh gas flow with a maintained safety level. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250977 | RESPIRATOR - A breathing apparatus includes a compressed air source with a compressed air source valve, a breathing regulator with a pressure reducer and a demand valve, a breathing mask connected to the demand valve at a first inlet connector, a second air source, a switching mechanism having an actuating member for switching between the compressed air source and the second air source and an exhalation valve, on the breathing mask, movable between a higher internal pressure in a second operating state than in a first operating state. The actuating member is provided on the breathing regulator. The switching mechanism, upon being switching to compressed air breathing, activates the lung-governed demand valve and adjusts the exhalation valve to the second operating state. Upon switching to breathing via the second air source, the lung-governed demand valve is deactivated and the exhalation valve ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250978 | Infant Incubator Audio Therapy System - Provided is an audio therapy system designed for use with incubated infants. The system includes an audio playback device configured to store and play back recordings of soothing music, a mother's heartbeat, a mother's voice, or nature sounds. This audio playback device electrically and operatively couples to one or more speaker units, which are removably secured to the interior of an incubation unit. In this manner, audio playback from the audio is played within the interior of an incubation unit to calm and soothe an infant contained therein. The audio playback device is stored within a cradle that removably secures to the exterior of an incubation unit, to reduce the likelihood that audio therapy will be abruptly initiated or discontinued. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250979 | VACUUM TREATMENT ARRAY AND FILM FOR PRODUCING A VACUUM TREATMENT ARRAY - The invention relates to a vacuum treatment array having at least one open-pored contact element, by way of which a negative pressure and/or suction can be generated in a body cavity, wherein the open-pored contact element is configured, at least in sections, in the manner of a tube, having an outer and/or inner boundary surface rotating around a tube axis, at least in part. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250980 | Localized Therapy Delivery and Local Organ Protection - A system for perfusing a localized site within a body includes a catheter assembly having a venous access line that is adapted to deliver perfusate to the localized site, a venous or arterial drainage line adapted to drain perfusate from the localized site, and an occlusion device adapted to prevent some or substantially all physiological blood flow between the localized site and the systemic circulation of the body during and in the course of perfusing and draining perfusate to and from the localized site. The system may include a blood circuit associated with the catheter assembly to facilitate blood conditioning for use as the perfusate, in the course of a controlled perfusion and/or drainage of untreated, treated, or inactivated treated blood to and from the localized site. A delivery machine may control the blood circuit and catheter assembly in order to both deliver perfusate to, and drain some or all perfusate from, the localized site in a manner that provides perfusate to substantially only the localized site. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250981 | CATHETERS WITH ENHANCED FLEXIBILITY AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A neuromodulation catheter includes an elongate shaft and a neuromodulation element. The shaft includes two or more first cut shapes and two or more second cut shapes along a helical path extending around a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The first cut shapes are configured to at least partially resist deformation in response to longitudinal compression and tension on the shaft and torsion on the shaft in a first circumferential direction. The second cut shapes are configured to at least partially resist deformation in response to longitudinal compression on the shaft and torsion on the shaft in both first and second opposite circumferential directions. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250982 | INTRAVASCULAR SHEATH WITH MAPPING CAPABILITIES TO DELIVER THERAPEUTIC DEVICES TO A TARGETED LOCATION WITHIN A BLOOD VESSEL - A surgical apparatus is disclosed for delivering a therapeutic device to a desired location within the vasculature of a patient, which includes an elongated tubular body defining a longitudinal axis and having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the tubular body including an outer wall surrounding an interior lumen, wherein an elongated target opening is formed through the outer wall of the tubular body within the distal end portion thereof in communication with the interior lumen. At least one distal sensing electrode is provided on the tubular body adjacent a distal side of the target opening, and at least one proximal sensing electrode is provided on the tubular body adjacent a proximal side of the target opening, wherein the sensing electrodes allow placement of the target opening within the vasculature of a patient for the delivery of a therapeutic device to a desired location. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250983 | X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM FOR A CATHETER - The invention addresses the problem of correctly positioning a catheter and reducing radiation doses. It relates to an X-ray imaging system ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250984 | MEDICAL LINE DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to medical lines for the percutaneous provision of fluids into human and animal bodies. In particular, the present invention relates to a device ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250985 | WRAPS - Wraps configured to cover a user's body portion having a tube that is at least partially external the user's body and that is in fluid communication with one or more internal systems of the user's body are disclosed. The wraps may include a fabric panel sized and shaped to wrap around and cover the user's body portion. The wraps may additionally include a coupling assembly connected to the fabric panel and configured to secure the fabric panel to one or more portions of the user when the fabric panel is wrapped around the user's body portion. The wraps may further include a holder assembly configured to secure a portion of the tube to the fabric panel. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250986 | ANCHOR DEPLOYMENT APPARATUS - An anchor deployment assembly includes an anchor receiving element having an elongate member defining a first opening, a second opening, and a lumen extending from the first opening to the second opening. The lumen is configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a therapy delivery element. The assembly further includes an anchor engagement element having a body defining (i) a face, and (ii) a channel extending along the body proximally from the face. The channel is configured to slidably receive the elongate member of the anchor receiving element. The face is configured to engage an anchor disposed about the elongate member of the anchor receiving element when the elongate member of the anchor receiving element is moved proximally relative to the face. The assembly further includes an alignment element securable relative to the elongate member of the anchor receiving element and configured to secure the elongate member relative to the body of the anchor engagement element to restrict movement of the elongate member orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the channel of the body. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250987 | THERAPEUTIC DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Devices, systems, and methods for delivery of therapeutics, in particular thrombolytic agents, in particular plasmin, are provided. The devices, systems, and methods also provide for occlusion of a vessel or graft distal and/or proximal to a treatment zone. Also provided are devices, systems, and methods that trap emboli. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250988 | Prolate Spheroid-Shaped Balloon - A balloon system is disclosed for positioning a distal end of a catheter at a treatment site. The system includes an elongated catheter shaft that is formed with a lumen and a tubular shaped balloon membrane that is made of a compliant material. For the system, the proximal and distal ends of the balloon membrane are affixed to an outer surface of the shaft to establish an inflation chamber between the balloon membrane and the outer surface of the shaft. The balloon membrane can have a non-uniform thickness between the proximal and distal ends of the membrane to establish a selected membrane shape when the balloon is inflated. For example, the selected membrane shape can be a prolate spheroid. With this arrangement, a relatively short and a relatively flat inter-contact surface in the midway region of the membrane is obtained when the balloon is inflated. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250989 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING ANEURYSMS - Methods for treatment of aneurysms using a sequential manifold console to deploy multiple filling structures are provided herein. In one aspect, aneurysms are treated by simultaneously filling two double-walled filling structure using a sequential manifold console to guide a user in the steps to be followed in the procedure and to reliably achieve a consistent and durable aneurysmal treatment using a curable medium. The structures may be delivered over balloon deployment mechanisms in order to shape and open tubular lumens therethrough. Pairs of filling structures delivered to the aneurysm from different access openings of a patient can be simultaneously prepared and pressurized from a single treatment console when treating abdominal aortic aneurysms using the described systems and methods. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250990 | BALLOON CATHETER AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - In at least one embodiment of the present invention a balloon catheter is provided. The balloon catheter comprises a shaft having a lumen formed therethrough. Connected to the shaft is an inflatable balloon. The inflatable balloon has a balloon wall defining a balloon interior surface and a balloon exterior surface that is opposite the interior surface. In fluid communication with the balloon wall is the lumen for inflating the balloon to define an inflated state and for collapsing the balloon to define a deflated state. The balloon wall is textured in the deflated state such that the balloon interior surface is spatially registered with the balloon exterior surface. The balloon in the inflated state is tensioned to have a surface roughness substantially less than a surface roughness of the balloon in the deflated state. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250991 | Catheter Assemblies and Methods for Stabilizing a Catheter Assembly Within a Subintimal Space - Catheter assemblies include a stabilization mechanism disposed at a distal end of the catheter assembly for stabilizing the catheter assembly within a subintimal space. The stabilization mechanism includes a self-expanding support structure that is slidably positionable within an inflatable balloon. The catheter assemblies include an outer shaft which has the balloon at a distal end thereof and an inner shaft which has the support structure mounted on a distal end thereof. The inner shaft is slidably disposed within a lumen of the outer shaft and has a first configuration in which the support structure is held in a compressed state within the outer shaft and a second configuration in which the support structure is permitted to return to an expanded state within the inflatable balloon. In the expanded state, the stabilization mechanism has a flattened laterally-extending profile. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250992 | MECHANICAL DILATION OF THE OSTIA OF PARANASAL SINUSES AND OTHER PASSAGEWAYS OF THE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT - Devices and methods for dilating the ostia of paranasal sinuses and other passageways within the ear, nose and throat. A mechanical dilator is inserted through a nostril and used to dilate an ostium or a paranasal sinus or other passageway within the ear, nose or throat (e.g., a Eustachian tube or nasolacrimal duct). The mechanical dilator may be an expandable dilators that comprises one or more non-balloon structures with or without an accompanying balloon or a members of varying diameter or cross dimension (e.g., a tapered member) that may be advanced into the ostium or other passageway to cause dilation of that passageway. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250993 | PACK FOR SUPPLYING CARBON DIOXIDE TO SKIN - The present invention provides a pack for supplying carbon dioxide to a skin, capable of storing carbonate and acid in an unreacted mixed state without being degenerated according to a change with the passage of long time and easily usable. The pack is formed by successively applying and drying an acid—coated layer and a carbonate-coated layer on one side surface of a non-woven fabric and by laminating a waterproof film on the other side surface thereof. Otherwise, the pack is formed by including a first non-woven fabric configured to have one side surface on which a carbonate-coated layer is formed; a second non-woven fabric configured to have one side surface on which an acid-coated layer is formed; and a waterproof film, wherein the first non-woven fabric and the second non-woven fabric are laminated such that the carbonate-coated layer and the acid-coated layer face each other, and the waterproof film is attached on one outer surface of the lamination. | 2015-09-10 |