38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 170 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140276201 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING TISSUE STATE AND INFECTION DURING ELECTROSURGICAL TREATMENT OF WOUND TISSUE - A method exposes a wound bed to electrosurgical treatment to generate fragmented wound tissue, gathers a molecular gaseous by-product sample of the fragmented wound tissue, and analyzes the molecular gaseous by-product sample of the fragmented wound tissue to generate a fragmented wound tissue compound analysis profile. The method further compares the fragmented wound tissue compound analysis profile with a database of known compound analysis profiles and provides a diagnosis of the wound tissue based on the comparison of compound analysis profiles. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276202 | TISSUE SAMPLING DEVICE - A tissue sampling device includes for removing tissue from a target area in the body comprises a shaft having an outer surface. Two first portions and two second portions of the outer surface extend lengthwise of the shaft. Each first portion of the outer surface is associated with a different second portion and is spaced apart from its associated second portion. Each first portion of the outer surface at least partially defines a cutting edge extending in a straight line lengthwise of the shaft. Each first portion of the outer surface and its associated second portion are associated with a tissue-receiving surface extending lengthwise of the shaft. Each tissue-receiving surface defines a depression for receiving a tissue sample removed from the target area by the cutting edge of the associated first portion of the outer surface when the shaft is rotated about its longitudinal axis in the target area. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276203 | Biopsy Tool Having Micropattern - A biopsy forceps system including a biopsy forceps tool having a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein each of the first jaw and second jaw has a cutting edge and wherein a portion of at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw has a micropatterned polymer coating thereon. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276204 | Flexible Cytology Coil - A medical device for collecting cells includes a delivery tube having a flexible wire disposed within a lumen of the tube. The flexible wire includes a rigid proximal portion and a flexible distal portion. The flexible distal portion includes a cell collecting portion that can be advanced out of the needle and into a body cavity. The flexible nature of the wire will allow it to generally fill the body cavity to increase the contacted surface area and the amount of cells that are collected. The wire can then be retracted back into the needle for removal from the patient's body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276205 | Intraosseous Needle Sets and Kits - Intraosseous needle sets (e.g., cannulas and stylets) and kits comprising the same, such as those, for example, having a non-circular bore and configured to receive a sample from a target area (e.g., a cortex, a sternum, a humerus, and/or the like). | 2014-09-18 |
20140276206 | Intraosseous Device Couplers, Drivers, Kits, and Methods - This disclosure includes various embodiments of couplers for coupling intraosseous (IO) devices and drivers, and various embodiments of drivers and kits. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276207 | METHOD AND APPARTUS FOR HYSTEROSCOPY AND ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY - Methods and devices are described for performing a combined hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling. Techniques for improving visual images include forward facing fluid ports for clearing tissue debris and LED positioning and design. Manufacturability is improved through separately formed tip and shaft pieces. User interface features are described including user-friendly handle-mounted buttons as well the use of an interactive integrated touch screen display. The handle and display can be mated to a docking station for storage and recharging batteries. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276208 | TISSUE ACQUISITION DEVICE WITH INDICATION SYSTEM - Among other things, there is disclosed a biopsy needle system in which the needle is capable of obtaining more than one length of sample. Generally, the needle includes an inner stylet, an outer cannula, and a handle connected to the stylet and cannula. The stylet has a notch that is extendable from the cannula to accommodate a tissue sample. An insert member is provided for attachment to the handle to make the amount of exposed notch smaller. Consequently, when the insert member is not attached to the handle, the needle can obtain a larger sample of tissue, and when the insert member is attached to the handle, the needle can obtain a smaller sample of tissue. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276209 | HANDHELD BIOPSY DEVICE WITH NEEDLE FIRING - A biopsy device includes a body, a needle, and a cutter. A motor is operable to both move the cutter relative to the needle and actuate a needle firing assembly to retract and fire the needle relative to the body. The biopsy device also includes a needle rotation assembly that is configured to substantially prevent rotation of the needle about the longitudinal axis when the needle is in a proximal position yet permit rotation of the needle about the longitudinal axis when the needle is in a distal position. A valve assembly of the biopsy device includes a slider that selectively couples a secondary lumen in the needle with either atmospheric air or saline based on the longitudinal position of the slider. The cutter passes through the slider. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276210 | ROTATING CELL COLLECTION DEVICE - A medical device for collecting cells includes a rotatable drive wire having a proximal portion, a distal portion, an offset portion of the distal portion, and a head member attached to the offset portion. The drive wire is coupled to an axially translatable rack member via a rotation mechanism that converts axial translation of the rack member into rotation of the drive wire. The offset portion of the drive will rotate eccentrically relative to the longitudinal axis of the drive wire to increase the diameter of the rotation of the head portion. The head portion can contact an inner surface of the body cavity to collect cells, and the eccentric rotation of the head member can limit trauma experienced by the patient relative to traditional scraping of a cell collection brush. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276211 | PERFORATED TUBE FOR CELL COLLECTION - A medical device for collecting cells includes a perforated tube and a brush disposed therein for collecting cells from tissue adjacent the tube. The tube includes a perforated portion and tissue can be drawn into the perforations in response to a vacuum applied to the tube. The brush can be inserted into the tube with the head portion of the brush aligned with the perforated portion to collect cells form the tissue that has been drawn into the perforations by the vacuum. The brush can be removed from the tube and another brush can be inserted to increase cell collection amounts. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276212 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS INCLUDING INTESTINAL MICROBIAL FLORA MAPPING - Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing, among other things, devices operable to acquire intestinal microbial flora samples, to map intestinal microbial flora, to identify microbes present in an individual's digestive tract, to delivery intestinal microbial flora compositions, to register a microbial flora collection events, to register microbial flora-seeding events, or the like. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276213 | Injection Site Information Cap - A injection site information cap includes a housing, a cover portion, an engagement portion configured to couple to and cover an injection port of an injection site, and at least one information element on the cover portion that is positioned to be automatically sensed by at least one sensor of the injection site when the engagement portion is coupled to or is being coupled to the medication injection port. Related apparatus, systems, and techniques are also described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276214 | Urine sample collection device - A urine sample collection device having a collection vessel for capturing urine from a patient, and an associated sample collection container portion for gathering the urine sample in an assured manner without the need for manual transfer. The urine sample collection device can be easily mounted inside a toilet bowl, so that the patient can deliver the urine stream to the toilet in the normal manner to produce the urine sample. The device avoids splashes of residual urine after the sample container is remove from the collection vessel, and a urine flow barrier shield for automatically accommodating the clean-catch method for delivering a urine sample. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276215 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway. A valve member with sealing rings helps preclude undesired accumulation of fluid within the connector. A branched connector includes a fluid diverter extending away from a port of the branched connector. The fluid diverter is configured to divert fluid flowing through the branched connector and into a medical connector attached thereto, flushing a distal portion of the medical connector. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276216 | Urine Sample Collection Device - A urine sample collection device having a collection vessel for capturing urine from a patient, and an associated sample collection container portion for gathering the urine sample in an assured manner without the need for manual transfer. The urine sample collection device can be easily mounted inside a toilet bowl, so that the patient can deliver the urine stream to the toilet in the normal manner to produce the urine sample. The device avoids splashes of residual urine after the sample container is remove from the collection vessel, and a urine flow barrier shield for automatically accommodating the clean-catch method for delivering a urine sample. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276217 | FLUID SAMPLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention relates generally to a sampling apparatus and a method for bodily fluids, and, more specifically, a blood sampling apparatus and a method for using the same. A blood collection system includes a housing having at least one open end, and an absorbent material positioned within the housing. The absorbent material has at least one end positioned proximate the at least one open end of the housing. A method of collecting blood samples includes positioning an absorbent material near a source of blood, holding the absorbent material with a housing, the absorbent material absorbing a volume of blood, and moving the housing and absorbent material to a position where the absorbent material can dry. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276218 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS INCLUDING INTESTINAL MICROBIAL FLORA MAPPING - Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing, among other things, devices operable to acquire intestinal microbial flora samples, to map intestinal microbial flora, to identify microbes present in an individual's digestive tract, to delivery intestinal microbial flora compositions, to register a microbial flora collection events, to register microbial flora-seeding events, or the like. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276219 | Placental and Cord Blood Collection Device with Safety - A novel blood collection device is described to secure a needle in place in a placenta or umbilical cord to prevent needle stick before, during, and after cord blood collection procedure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276220 | SWEAT COLLECTING DEVICE - A sweat collection device includes an elongate concave sweat-collecting surface at a face thereof for placement over an iontophoresis-stimulated area of a patient's skin to collect sweat and pass it through an axial bore in the concavity. A length of flexible tubing is secured to the axial bore for receiving and storing the collected sweat. A chamber may be provided for holding the tubing in flat coiled condition. Collected sweat builds up within the tubing from the axial bore. The device can include markings to indicate when a minimum amount of sweat has been collected in the tubing and can indicated a range for collected sweat that takes into account variations in the tubing. An open end of the tubing can be flared for easy insertion of a blunt needle to extract sweat or a guide passage can guide insertion of the needle into the open end of the tubing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276221 | LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device having a domed structure that can be depressed by application of a force by a user's finger so as to expose the tip of a needle. The domed structure is configured to move from a non-depressed state to a depressed state in a manner that allows for the piercing the users finger. The domed structure may then recoil to its original, non-depressed position upon the user ceasing to apply the force. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276222 | CATHETER ACTUATORS PROVIDING MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE - Catheter actuators providing a mechanical advantage are disclosed. The actuators include a pull wire arm guide plate and a drive wheel attached around the pull wire arm guide plate and pivotable relative to the guide plate, the drive wheel comprising at least one thumb boss for pivoting the drive wheel about a drive wheel axis of rotation. The drive wheel mechanically engages at least one pull wire arm slidably mounted in a pull wire arm channel in the pull wire arm guide plate. A mechanism transfers drive wheel input into longitudinal motion of the at least one pull wire arm. The mechanism may include, for example, a pin pushing against a bendable pushing member riding in an arcuate pin groove in a top surface of the guide plate, or a pin pushing against a surface of a cam arm pivotably mounted on the top surface of the guide plate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276223 | SENSOR GUIDE WIRE DEVICE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING A SENSOR GUIDE WIRE DEVICE - A sensor guide wire for an intravascular measurement of a physiological variable in a living body may include a sensor element configured to measure the physiological variable based on exposure to fluid in the living body; and a cylindrical-shaped jacket forming an interior space housing the sensor element. The jacket comprises an outer circumferential wall with a circumferential surface extending between distal and proximal longitudinal ends of the jacket. The outer circumferential wall of the jacket does not include any apertures along its circumferential surface so as to prevent fluid from passing through the outer circumferential wall and/or the jacket has a constant cross section along its entire length. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276224 | SENSOR GUIDE WIRE WITH SHAPE MEMORY TIP - A sensor guide wire for intravascular measurements of at least one physiological or other variable in a living body, comprising a proximal region, a distal sensor region, and a tip region, and at least one sensor element arranged in said sensor region and configured to measure the variable and to generate a sensor signal in response to the variable. The sensor guide wire further comprises a core wire, with a tip core wire portion, wherein at least part of the tip core wire portion comprises a shape memory material, and the composition of the shape memory material is such that the transformation temperature of the shape memory material is above the body temperature of the living body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276225 | TORQUE DEVICE FOR A GUIDEWIRE - A torque device for attaching to and selectively gripping or securing and releasing a guidewire to permit rotational and longitudinal manipulation of the guidewire to steer and control the guidewire. In one embodiment the torque device comprises a nose portion, a neck portion, and a base portion with varying outer diameters for improved rotational control. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276226 | MEDICAL DEVICE GUIDEWIRE WITH A POSITION SENSOR - A guidewire for a medical device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the guidewire includes a corewire having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, an elongate shroud disposed about the corewire, the shroud having a distal end, and a plug coupled with the distal end portion of the corewire and the distal end of the shroud, the plug having a distal, non-traumatic tip portion, an interior between the corewire and the shroud being configured to receive a sensor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276227 | SLEEP MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTING A WEARABLE DATA-CAPABLE DEVICE FOR SNORING-RELATED CONDITIONS AND OTHER SLEEP DISTURBANCES - Embodiments relate generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and wearable computing devices for sensing health and wellness-related physiological characteristics. More specifically, an apparatus and method can provide for snore detection and management implementing either wearable devices or non-wearable devices, or a combination thereof. In some examples, a method includes receiving an acoustic signal, characterizing the acoustic signal as a snoring sound to determine presence of a snoring condition, and transmitting a notification signal to cause notification of the detection of the snoring sound. Optionally, the method can include receiving the notification signal, and causing a notification source to notify of the presence of a snoring condition or any other sleep disturbance. For example, the notification source can be configured to impart vibrations unto a source of the snoring sound, responsive to the vibratory activation signal, to indicate the presence of the snoring condition. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276228 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING AN UPPER AIRWAY USING SPEECH CHARACTERISTICS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for characterizing at least one anatomical parameter of an upper airway of a patient by analysing spectral properties of an utterance, comprising: a mechanical coupler comprising means for restricting the jaw position of the patient; means for recording an utterance; and processing means for determining at least one anatomical parameter of the upper airway from the recorded utterance and comparing the recorded utterance to a threshold value. In addition the present invention relates to the use of the above mentioned systems as a diagnostics tool for assessing obstructive sleep apnea. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276229 | INFORMATION ANALYZING APPARATUS, DIGITAL STETHOSCOPE, INFORMATION ANALYZING METHOD, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, CONTROL PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - An information analyzing apparatus ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140276230 | POROELASTIC DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYZER FOR DETERMINING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS. - A system for determining parameters of porous media or material, which in an embodiment is biological tissue, includes an actuator and a displacement monitor. The actuator is adapted to apply a displacement to tissue at a particular frequency selected from a range of frequencies, and the force monitor adapted to monitor a mechanical response of tissue. The system also has a processor coupled to drive the actuator and to read the mechanical response, the processor coupled to execute from memory a poroelastic model of mechanical properties of the material, and a convergence procedure for determining parameters for the poroelastic model such that the model predicts mechanical response of the tissue to within limits. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276231 | Graft Cartilage Management Systems and Methods - Exemplary embodiments are directed to systems and methods of graft cartilage management for repairing a defect in a joint of a patient that include providing a donor database that includes information on a plurality of donor sites, receiving first data relating to the defect of the joint of the patient, and identifying, based on the first data, at least one donor site from the donor database for harvesting a graft specimen dimensioned greater than the defect in the joint of the patient. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to systems and methods of graft cartilage management that include a donor database of like and unlike joint donor sites and identifying at least one unlike joint donor site for harvesting a graft. In addition, exemplary embodiments are directed to systems and methods of defect region management that include a database of joint defects and identifying at least one joint defect for repair. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276232 | SKIN TENSIOMETER - An apparatus for measuring tension of skin comprises a first rigid leg, a second rigid leg, and means for pivotally connecting proximal ends of the first leg and the second leg such that distal ends of the first leg and the second leg can be moved toward and away from one another. A gauge is carried by one of the first leg or the second leg for giving an indication of the spacing between the distal ends of the first leg and the second leg. Indicia is carried by the other of the first leg or the second leg. A spring arm is connected for resilient, flexible movement relative to one of the first leg or the second leg. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276233 | CATHETER FORCE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A force measurement apparatus includes a housing having a track with a curved guide wall having a convex shape configured to guide a portion of a guide wire. A sensor is proximate the first guide wall in a first position, the sensor senses movement of a portion of the guide wire moving from a first position proximate the curved guide wall to a second position distal the first guide wall in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the guide wire. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276234 | INTRAUTERINE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - Uterine sounds are provided including an insertion member having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen, wherein the insertion member is configured for insertion through an endocervical canal. A measurement member is provided having a distal end and a proximal end, the measurement member configured to move within the lumen of the insertion member, where the distal end can protrude from the distal end of the insertion member and is configured for insertion to approximately the fundus of a uterine cavity. An expansion member is also provided transitionable between an unexpanded and expanded state, wherein the unexpanded position is configured to pass an internal cervical os, and the expanded position is configured to prevent passage. Once the expansion member is positioned, the measurement member is positioned relative to the insertion member to establish a measurement of a depth of the uterine cavity. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276235 | BIOFEEDBACK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for constructing custom orthotics are described. Several embodiments of the system use sensor pads to obtain both static and dynamic three dimensional information concerning the shape or topography of the surface of a patient's foot and/or ankle. The information is analyzed to obtain information useful in constructing a custom orthotic from a selection of basic orthotic shells. Once constructed, the orthotic may modify a patient's gait. One embodiment of the present disclosure includes a user terminal including a plurality of sensors in a fitted material, the sensors being connected to a computer, a computer configured to analyze three dimensional information acquired by the plurality of sensors, a computer and/or a manufacturing terminal configured to display the results of the computer's analysis of the three dimensional information and a network that connects the user terminal to the computer and the computer to the manufacturing terminal. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276236 | WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH AND FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION APPARATUS - A shoe insole has a cavity configured to provide an internal pocket open to a face of said insole, conveniently the lower face, the cavity having a length greater than its width and being directed generally along the length of the insole. A segmented structure is slideably insertable into said cavity within it is removably retained, the segments being disposed along the cavity and housing a pressure sensor, sensor state monitoring circuits, a wireless transceiver and a battery, adjacent segments being electrically connected together and hinged together by pairs of laterally spaced connector bars each mechanically connected together by links configured to maintaining the spacing between segments while permitting flexion between adjacent segments under loads encountered during walking. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276237 | Patient Monitoring Apparatus and Method for Orthosis and Other Devices - A patient data monitoring system is provided. The patient data monitoring system includes a patient monitoring device including at least one sensor configured to determine position information of the patient monitoring device. The patient monitoring device is configured to receive a patient data protocol, record position information of the at least one sensor coupled to the patient monitoring device, and transmit the recorded position information. The patient data monitoring system also includes a portable communication device communicatively coupled to the patient monitoring device configured to receive the transmitted recorded position information and display the recorded position information. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276238 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR FALL DETECTION - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided for detecting fall events of a person. Fall events are falls that are likely to occur, are occurring, or have occurred. Fall detectors and fall detector systems detect fall events of the person. Data relating to the person are received from sensors and analyzed to perform fall detection. Data relating to the person includes accelerations and forces experience by the person, changes in body position of the person, movements of the person, and body signals and sounds of the person. Neurological tests are administered to determine levels of responsiveness and awareness of the person in response to detections. Warnings are issued, and safety measures are deployed, in response to detections. Data relating to fall events are recorded and logged. Fall event histories based upon the logged data and fall detection algorithm performance are used to improve future fall detection and prediction. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276239 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED MEDICAL SERVICES USING A MULTI-PURPOSE SENSOR FOR REMOTE MONITORING OF A PATIENT - A method and apparatus for remote monitoring of a medical patient is described. A sensor device is placed in physical contact with the patient. The sensor communicates with a computing device using Bluetooth or another wireless communication protocol. The computing device then communicates with a remote server that compiles data regarding the patient. The system can gather data such as the patient's temperature, the amount of exercise undertaken by the patient, the amount of sleep by the patient, and whether the patient has physically fallen. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276240 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CHANGE A CONTACT POINT OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A system and method for adjusting a contact point of a joint is disclosed. The system comprises a prosthetic component having sensors therein and a remote system to receive and display sensor data. A plurality of sensors of the prosthetic component provide data related to load magnitude and position of load applied to a surface of the prosthetic component. The prosthetic component further includes one or sensors that provide position, rotation, and tilt data. Adjustment of the contact point of the prosthetic component can be performed by repositioning the prosthetic component relative to a bone to which it is coupled. For example, a prosthetic component can be pinned to the bone allowing rotation of the prosthetic component relative to the bone in-situ. A remote system receives sensor data from the prosthetic component allowing viewing of the load magnitude, position of load, and rotation of the prosthetic component. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276241 | METHOD TO MEASURE MEDIAL-LATERAL OFFSET RELATIVE TO A MECHANICAL AXIS - A system and method for measuring medial-lateral tilt of a bone is disclosed. The bone is coupled to a joint of the muscular-skeletal system. The method comprises coupling a three-axis accelerometer to a prepared bone surface of a bone. The three-axis accelerometer is configured to measure position, rotation, and tilt. The joint is rotated between two points. The rotation between the two points traverses an arc having a maximum therebetween. The joint pivots off of a surface to which the bone is coupled. In one embodiment, a pivot point and joint rotation relates to a mechanical axis of the joint and bone. The three-axis accelerometer measures data points along the arc as it is rotated between the two points. Multiple passes along the arc generates sufficient data points to determine the maximum. The position of the maximum is used to calculate the medial-lateral tilt of the bone. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276242 | WEARABLE BODY 3D SENSOR NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosed principles provide wearable body sensor systems and related methods to evaluate the whole body movement with or without an assistive walking device. More specifically, the disclosed principles monitor the whole body movement including COG & BOS with a 3-dimensional (3D) mapping over a given period of time. The disclosed principles provide a number of objectives, which include providing a wearable body 3D sensor network that can constantly monitor change of COG over the BOS during daily mobility; to clinically evaluate older adults in maintaining upright posture and prevent falls in senior living communities; and to clinically establish a quantitative mathematical model to determine the stability of the older adults. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276243 | BEHAVIORAL RISK ANALYZER AND APPLICATION THAT ESTIMATES THE RISK OF PERFORMING UNDESIRED BEHAVIOR - A method for coaching a subject, including receiving data corresponding to at least one of a desired behavior of the subject or an undesired behavior of the subject, receiving a level of available self control of the subject via an input source, calculating a level of required self control needed to perform the desired behavior or suppress the undesired behavior, analyzing a risk based on the level of available self control and the level of required self control, where the risk is associated with predicting whether the subject will perform the undesired behavior or not perform the desired behavior, and intervening when the risk analyzed is above a particular threshold. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276244 | Lifestyle Management System - Disclosed herein is a method for a time management system. The method receives inputs from a user where the inputs are for an activity associated with the user. An indication of the activity is displayed on a wearable device at a predetermined time. This displaying is predominate during a normal mode of operation. The method is performed by a software application where a primary focus of the software application is for time management for the user. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276245 | SLEEP EVALUATION DEVICE AND PROGRAM FOR SLEEP EVALUATION - A body motion detection device detects a body motion of a subject. A result of detection is transmitted to a server where a determination is made as to a plurality of patterns of sleep (for example, “having difficulty falling asleep,” “awakening too early,” “awakening in the middle of night,” “shortage of sleep,” “sleep rhythm disturbance,” and “uninterrupted sleep”) based on the detection result. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276246 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TATTOO REMOVAL - The specification relates to a tattoo removal device that includes a light panel and a control panel for controlling the light panel. The light panel houses an ultra-bright light emitting diode (LED). The LED can have an intensity of about 5,000-20000 mcd and a viewing angle of 8-130 degrees and a primary wavelength between 400-940 nm. The intensity, the viewing angle and the primary wavelength can be dependent on a size and a color of a tattooed area. The light panel can continuously apply an energy output from the light panel directly over a tattooed area for a specified period of time resulting in degradation of the tattoo ink. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276247 | LIGHT AND ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER DEVICE - A device for delivering light and ultrasound across a skin surface is provided. The device has a layered structure comprising a light source and an ultrasonic transducer. The light source comprises a flexible light emitter layer electrically coupled to a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer, wherein at least one of the first and second conductive layers is transparent. The ultrasonic transducer comprises a flexible ultrasound emitter layer electrically coupled to a third conductive layer and a fourth conductive layer. In one embodiment, the light source comprises an organic light emitting diode or a plurality of printed light emitting diodes and the ultrasonic transducer comprises a piezoelectric coating. The device may be provided with a therapeutic or cosmetic composition to be applied to the skin surface, wherein the light and ultrasound emitted from the device cause transdermal transport of the composition through the skin surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276248 | LIGHT AND/OR ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER DEVICE WITH SENSOR FEEDBACK FOR DOSE CONTROL - A system for delivering light and/or ultrasound across a skin surface is provided. The system includes a device having a layered structure comprising one or both of a light source and an ultrasonic transducer. The light source comprises a flexible light emitter layer electrically coupled to a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer, wherein at least one of the first and second conductive layers is transparent. The ultrasonic transducer comprises a flexible ultrasound emitter layer electrically coupled to a third conductive layer and a fourth conductive layer. The system also includes one or more sensors in contact with the skin surface and a controller electrically coupled to the device and the sensor. The controller is operable to receive sensor data from the sensor and dynamically control the device in response to the received sensor data. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276249 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATING CELLULAR FUNCTION IN TISSUE - The invention generally relates to systems and methods for stimulating cellular function in biological tissue. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a method for stimulating cellular function within tissue that involves providing a first type of energy to a region of tissue, in which the first type is provided in an amount that inhibits cellular function within the region of tissue, and providing a second type of energy to the region of tissue, in which the second type is provided in an amount that facilitates cellular function within the region of tissue, wherein the combined effect stimulates cellular function within the tissue. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276250 | DEVICE WITH THERAPEUTIC FEATURES - Disclosed is a therapeutic stretching apparatus, which in particular provides a user with a system for providing an assist to increase knee extension as well as for maintaining stability of the knee after surgery. This device can not only act as a therapeutic stretching apparatus but also can act as a primary post-op knee brace with locks/limits on hinge to prevent user from further injuring the joint. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276251 | SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING FLUID FLOW TO TISSUES - Provided is an apparatus that includes a scaffold with a gel or liquid composition deposed on at least a portion of a luminal surface, the gel or liquid composition adapted to include microbubbles. Also provided is a system that includes a source of reduced pressure, the above scaffold, a manifold adjacent the scaffold, and a conduit for providing fluid communication between the manifold and the source of reduced pressure. Additionally provided is a method that includes implanting the above scaffold at the tissue site and disrupting a substantial portion of the microbubbles to induce fluid flow to the scaffold. Further provided is an apparatus that includes a scaffold that comprises a slowly degradable material and a quickly degradable material. Additionally provided is a system for coupling nerve tissue and a microchip assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276252 | TREATING SLEEP APNEA WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE - An embodiment of a system for treating sleep apnea includes a collar, a pump, and a motor. The collar has a vacuum surface and has a sealing surface that is configured to form a seal with a region of a neck of a subject having an airway. The pump is secured to the collar, and is configured to maintain the airway open by drawing a vacuum between the vacuum surface of the collar and a region of a throat of the subject. And the motor is secured to the collar and is configured to drive the pump. As compared to existing systems (e.g., a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) system) for treating sleep apnea, the above-described system may be more portable, more comfortable, may be less likely to require adjustment while a subject using the system is asleep, and, therefore, may be less likely to awaken the subject. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276253 | COMPRESSIVE PATIENT WARMING DEVICE - A compressive patient warming device is provided. The device includes an elastic inner layer that conforms snugly to a shape of an appendage of a patient so that the inner layer wraps around and substantially contacts most of an underlying surface area of the appendage. An outer layer is attached to and covers the inner layer to form a space that holds a heat transfer medium between the inner layer and the outer layer while the inner layer is wrapped around the appendage. The outer layer may be a rigid layer, and a predetermined compressive load may be applied to the outer layer to encourage blood flow in the appendage. A source of heat may be applied to the device to maintain normothermia and/or treat hypothermia. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276254 | PATIENT WARMING AND DVT PREVENTION SYSTEM - A patient warming and deep vein thrombosis system are provided. The system includes a first and a second compliant layer sealed together around an outer border to contain a warm liquid between the two layers and to form a wrap to surround and conform to a body portion of a patient. The wrap includes a plurality of flaps extends from opposite sides of a generally longitudinal central portion, such that one or more flaps from the opposite sides fasten to each other to surround the body portion. The flaps are openable during functional use to provide access to an underlying patient body surface. The system also includes a fluid control pump that directs the liquid through a continuous fluid flow path that extends between the two layers so as simultaneously to fill the wrap and apply pressure and heat to the body portion surrounded by the wrap. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276255 | Massage Device Having a Heat Reservoir - A massage device is provided with a pouch containing a liquid medium and a massage prong for imparting massage pressure on the person's body during a massage. The pouch is configured for application to the body such that it covers an area on the body substantially larger than the massage prong. The massage prong operates and applies a force to the body through the wall of the pouch. The massage prong is permitted to move within at least a portion of the area without substantial movement of the pouch relative to the body. A lubricating layer sealed present massager can provide a relaxing and therapeutic heated or cooled massage over a large area of the body while reducing pinching and friction between the skin and the massage prong. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276256 | COMBINATION WOUND AND INJURY TREATMENT APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is a combination wound and injury treatment apparatus comprising a tubular body having a first opening, a second opening, a relatively inflexible outer wall having an outer surface and an inner surface. a relatively flexible inner wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, an upper end member having an inner surface and an outer surface and a lower end member having an inner surface and an outer surface, the first opening, the inner surface of the relatively flexible inner wall and the second opening define a passage through the tubular body for receiving a body part; structure formed between the inner surface and the outer surface of the inner wall, the structure being capable of receiving a temperature retaining fluid; a chamber, operatively formed between the inner surface of the outer wall and the outer surface of the inner wall, the chamber being capable of being pressurized; at least one valve, operatively positioned in the outer wall, the at least one valve being capable of regulating the pressure inside the chamber; and a sterile substance, operatively positioned contiguous with the outer surface of the inner wall and being capable of being positioned proximate at least one of a wound and an injury. A combination wound and injury treatment method is also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276257 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGULATING CORE BODY TEMPERATURE - A method for maintaining and/or increasing body temperature of a patient may involve delivering heat to a first location on a limb of the patient, delivering heat to a second location on the limb, apart from the first location, and applying intermittent compression to a third location on the limb, located between the first location and the second location. A device for maintaining and/or increasing body temperature of a patient may include a sleeve for positioning over at least part of one of the patient's limbs, first and second heat delivery members coupled with the sleeve, and an intermittent compression member coupled with the sleeve between the first and second heat delivery members. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276258 | CRYOTHERAPY COMPRESSION SYSTEM - In one example, a therapy system is provided that includes an inner layer and an outer layer including first and second portions and disposed outside of the inner layer. A therapeutic device, such as a cold pack for example, is provided that is configured to be positioned inside the inner layer. The therapy system also includes an adjustable tightening mechanism connected to the first and second portions of the outer layer and operable to change a position of one of the first and second portions relative to the other of the first and second portions so as to adjust a magnitude of a compressive force exerted by the outer layer on an extremity of a user when the extremity is positioned within an opening defined by the inner layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276259 | MUSCLE AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE SUPPORT DEVICES AND SYSTEMS COMPRISING AN INWARDLY FACING PRESSURE-POINT BUTTON AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Muscle and connective tissue support systems particularly suited to help muscles having a specific point needing support. The systems are comprised of a muscle and connective tissue support element such as straps or a compression sleeve that encircle or otherwise attach to the muscle, and at least one pressure-point button is sized and configured to apply significant supportive pressure to the point injury. The pressure-point button can be at least about 1 cm wide (about 0.5″) and 0.5 cm deep (about ¼″). The muscle and connective tissue support element and pressure-point button are cooperatively configured such that the pressure-point button can be relocatably attached along an inwardly facing surface of the muscle and connective tissue support element that is to be placed at a desired location on the muscle and connective tissue support element. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276260 | DYNAMIC FOOT PLATE - A dynamic foot plate assembly structured for therapeutic use adjacent the ankle area of the body comprising a base element, at least one side element extending along the ankle area, and at least one joint movably and adjustably connecting the base element to the side element for variable displacement of the base element and side element into different operative orientations. The dynamic foot plate assembly may also comprise a plurality of strut members disposed in an interconnecting relationship between either a support member and a side element, or the support member and the base element. The strut members, if present, facilitate the variable relative displacement of the base element, side element and support element into different operative orientations. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276261 | TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN AN EXOSKELETON APPARATUS - An exoskeleton for a limb of a user wherein the limb has an upper portion that is pivotally mounted to another part of the exoskeleton about a pivot axis and the upper portion is drivingly connected to the exoskeleton by a force applied via a drive force transmission axis that is vertically offset from the pivot axis. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276262 | LEG LOCOMOTION DEVICES - A leg locomotion device includes a frame having a leg coupler configured to mount the frame to a user's leg, the frame also includes two frame components movable relative to one another in response to movement of the user's leg, an energy harvesting device coupled to the frame and configured to harvest energy from the movement of the two frame components during a first portion of a stride, an energy storage device coupled to the energy harvesting device, the energy storage device configured to store harvested energy over more than one stride, and an assist device coupled to the frame, coupled to the energy storage device to receive energy therefrom, and configured to move the frame components relative to one another to selectively assist with movement of the user's leg during a second portion of the stride. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276263 | TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN AN EXOSKELETON APPARATUS - An exoskeleton for a limb of a user wherein the limb has an upper portion connected to the body of a user and a lower limb portion is provided. The exoskeleton comprises a drive force transmission mechanism drivingly connecting a drive motor having an output axle aligned with the upper limb portion to one of the body portion and the lower limb portion. The drive force transmission mechanism comprises a first gear provided on an upper end of the lower limb portion or on the body portion and a first transfer member extending transverse to the motor axis. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276264 | STRAP ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN AN EXOSKELETON APPARATUS - An exoskeleton for a limb of a user utilizes an air bladder strap, which may be monitored and the pressure therein adjusted from time to time. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276265 | FOOT PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN AN EXOSKELETON APPARATUS - An exoskeleton for a leg of a user comprises a leg structure, a foot plate moveably mounted thereto, and a biasing member extending between the leg structure and the foot plate, the foot plate is moveably mounted to the leg structure between a first position in which the rearward portion extends downwardly and the forward portion extends upwardly and a second position in which the rearward portion extends upwardly and the forward portion extends downwardly and the foot plate is biased to the first position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276266 | GAIT REHABILITATION APPARATUS HAVING LATERAL ENTRY MECHANISM AND LATERAL ENTRY METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a gait rehabilitation apparatus including a first frame having a bottom surface which is movable at predetermined speed; a second frame extending upwards from a tip of the first frame; a load support unit which is mounted to an upper end of the second frame and is rotatable about a rotation axis thereof; a connection string, one end of which is connected to the load support unit, and the other end of which is connected to an upper body of a rehabilitant; a safety bar which is connected to the second frame and is rotatable so as to be tilted upwards; and a gait assistance link member which has a structure able to be tilted upwards, and is connected to each leg of the rehabilitant entering onto the first frame to assist rehabilitation training of the rehabilitant through mechanical movement of the gait assistance link member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276267 | Orthotic Load Assistance Device - A load assistance device in which the soldier moves the device, not vice versa, includes a load receptor for receiving load from the mass; a boot clamp for transmitting the load to the user's boot; and a linkage connected between the load receptor and the boot clamp, the linkage having an actuated condition in which the linkage transmits load downward from the load receptor into the boot clamp and having an unactuated condition in which the linkage does not transmit load downward from the load receptor into the boot clamp. At least one sensor senses the user's stride. A computer is responsive to the sensor for controlling movement of the linkage between the actuated and unactuated conditions. The linkage is moved into the actuated condition upon sensing of the commencement of the stance phase of the user's stride and is moved into the unactuated condition in response to sensing of the heel lift phase of the user's stride. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276268 | METHODS FOR PERFORMING OCCULAR EXERCISES AND DEVICES THEREOF - A method for facilitating performance of ocular exercises includes providing an ocular exercise eyewear comprising one or more focusing elements, the one or more focusing elements positioned on the ocular exercise eyewear to guide a wearer's vision to a location at or near a perimeter of the wearer's field of vision. Instructions are provided directing the wearer's vision to the one or more focusing elements to perform an ocular range of motion exercise. An ocular exercise apparatus and a method of making the ocular exercise apparatus are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276269 | CPR Gurney - A mechanical chest compression device is secured to a gurney, transport stretcher or ambulance cot while engaging a patient's thorax to provide mechanical CPR during transport. The mechanical chest compression device compresses the patient's thorax against the gurney deck. The mechanical chest compression device may engage the side rails on the gurney, the gurney deck or any suitable structural elements of the gurney. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276273 | MUSCULOSKELETAL VIBRATION SYSTEM PROVIDING INDEPENDENT VIBRATION AND BIAS CONTROL - An apparatus for musculoskeletal stimulation allows independent electronic control of vibration parameters and overall biasing force so that an optimum combination of these parameters may be obtained regardless of the user's weight and without the need for adjustment of mechanical weights or springs. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276274 | COMPRESSION THERAPY APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A compression therapy apparatus for applying therapeutic compression to a limb includes a bandage having a trunk, a first end, a second end, and a compression line between the first end and the second end. The apparatus also includes a plurality of compression control members disposed on the trunk along the compression line. Each compression control member defines a compression zone and is adapted to independently control a therapeutic compression associated with the compression zone. The plurality of compression control members are configured to provide a substantially continuous compression profile along the compression line. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276275 | COMPRESSION BANDAGE HAVING AN INTEGRATED STRAIN GAUGE - A compression therapy apparatus and a method for manufacturing and applying compression with the same may include a bandage and a tension indicator coupled to the bandage. A tension indicator may include a film having layers of liquid crystal droplets deposited on a polymer matrix. The tension indicator can b adapted to color shift under tension between the first end and the second end of the bandage. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276276 | THERAPEUTIC APPARATUS AND THERAPEUTIC METHOD - A therapeutic apparatus, which treats fatigue of the whole body, is provided. A plurality of speakers/sensors which apply an oscillating pressure to a subject are provided. An airtight chamber and a vacuum pump unit, which change the subject into the state of a negative pressure from the atmospheric pressure, are provided. A control unit adjusts distribution of the oscillating pressure by the output of each speaker/sensor is provided. Further, the control unit adjusts each speaker/sensor, in order that the oscillating pressure of a same extent is applied to a plurality of parts of the body, simultaneously. Thereby, the whole body of the subject can recover from fatigue. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276277 | Foot Massager - A foot massager includes a plurality of roller massagers, two rotational massagers, a power source, a forward-and-backward-movable device, a first transmission device, and a second transmission device. The power source rotates clockwise and drives the first transmission device and the second transmission device, such that the first transmission device drives a one-way bearing to perform idle rotation and drives the roller massagers to perform rolling massage, whereas the second transmission device drives the two rotational massagers to perform rotational massage. The power source rotates anticlockwise and drives the first transmission device and the second transmission device, such that the first transmission device drives the one-way bearing to drive the foot massaging base to move forward and backward in its entirety and drives the roller massagers to perform rolling massage, whereas the second transmission device drives the two rotational massagers to perform rotational massage. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276278 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY FROM CONCUSSIVE OR BLAST FORCES - A method and device for reducing the damaging effects of radiant energy, blast, or concussive events includes applying pressure to at least one jugular vein to reduce the egress of blood from the cranial cavity during or before the incidence of the imparting event. Reducing blood outflow from the cranial cavity increases intracranial volume and/or pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury and injuries to the spinal column. Reducing blood outflow further increases the intracranial pressure and volume, and thereby increases the pressure and volume of the cochlear fluid, the vitreous humor and the cerebrospinal fluid to thereby reduce the risk of injury to the inner ear, internal structure of the eye and of the spinal column. In addition, increasing intracranial pressure and volume reduces the likelihood of brain injury and any associated loss of olfactory function | 2014-09-18 |
20140276279 | MASSAGE EARPHONE - A massage earphone includes a main body, a clamp assembly and a connecting element connecting the main body to the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate and a shaft connecting the first clamping plate to the second clamping plate. The first clamping plate includes a first massage portion, and the second clamping plate includes a second massage portion. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate pivot around the shaft to clamp an auricle of a user's ear between the first massage portion and the second massage portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276280 | MASSAGE DEVICE - A massage device is provided having a pouch formed from a flexible material, a pair of resilient bodies received within the pouch, the pair of resilient bodies being made from rubber having a moisture content and at least two straps coupled to opposite ends of the pouch, the at least two straps having a predetermined length. The flexible material may include an elastic fabric, such as nylon or cotton. The pair of resilient bodies may include at least one of a same size, a same shape, and a same texture. Furthermore, the pair of resilient bodies may be made from various rubber materials having a Young's modulus of between 0.1 and 10 ksi. The pair of resilient bodies may include air pockets having moisture that is heated by microwave energy. Alternatively, the pair of resilient bodies may include a battery operated heating element and a vibration device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276281 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN - The present invention is for a method of treatment for joint pain and other discomfort utilizing a brush applied to the skin of the patient. The brush is used to stimulate the skin in the area of pain or discomfort, thereby conditioning the nerves in the area to be less responsive to the aforementioned pain or discomfort. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276282 | AIR MASSAGE DEVICE FOR A BED - The present invention provides an air massage device for a bed. The air massage device includes at least one air wave generator disposed on the bed. The air wave generator includes a shell, a permanent magnet disposed in the shell, a coil electromagnet movably disposed in the shell and a membrane attached to the coil electromagnet. When the coil electromagnet is powered by an alternating current, the coil electromagnet moves reciprocatingly relative to the permanent magnet along with the membrane so that the membrane generates an air wave which is adapted to massage people on the bed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276283 | Portable Micro Air Pump for Use in Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy - A portable micro air pump includes a body, an air output port and a quick-disconnect air tube connector. The body is hand-sized, and has a user control and information panel with a power on/off button switch and a button switch for choosing which type of therapy garment is to be utilized, limb or foot. Status lights within the information panel show on/off and battery status, the therapy garment selected and alarm states of which the user needs to be aware. Within the body are an air compressor with an air output tube, a battery power source, and an electronic circuit board. The electronic circuit board has functional subunits including: a controller, a timer, a memory, an input/output interface, a pressure sensor, a status light driver and a power control driver. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276284 | Tube Set with Anti Occlude Strip for Air Bladder Medical Devices - An insertable anti-occlude strip includes a strip made of a material that is flexible, sturdy, durable and compression resistant. The strip has a cross-sectional shape such that when the strip is inserted into a hollow, flexible tube, there are open longitudinal apertures formed between the strip and the inner wall of the tube, allowing bi-directional flow of air or fluids through the tube. The insertable and tubal anti-occlude strip, when inserted into a hollow and flexible tube, provides resistance to occlusion of the tube lumen when the tube is under compressive or shear forces, which would otherwise significantly reduce or halt flow of air or fluids through the tube. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276285 | Micro Bleed Hole Connector For Use in Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices - A micro bleed hole connector for use in intermittent pneumatic compression devices includes a body made of a material that is sturdy, durable and compression resistant, The bleed hole connector resembles industry-standard air tube connectors, and has a micro bleed hose connecting its hollow lumen to the outside, ambient air. In use, the connector is inserted between the air input tube of an intermittent pneumatic compression device and an air supply tube, which is connected to an air pump. The air pump inflates and deflates the intermittent pneumatic compression device, which is placed on a patient's limb. In the event deflation of the compression device is retarded by air pump failure or air supply tube occlusion, the micro bleed hole dissipates air sufficiently to prevent injury to the patient's limb. Air dissipation through the bleed hole during normal operation is minimal and does not impact therapeutic application. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276286 | Non-Woven Garment For Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention - A non-woven garment for deep vein thrombosis prevention includes a body having a central panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel formed with a number of attachment straps having an integral fastener and a cover. A single air chamber receiving air from a pump through a flexible air supply tube is formed on the central penal when the body and the cover are welded through an RF welding method. The body and the cover are made of the same dielectric material for their inner layers to be welded and another same material for the outer layers which can be placed against a patient's skin. The one-step RF welding method eliminates the need for tricot lining and binding and less material is used in manufacturing. Thus, the present invention significantly reduces the manufacturing steps, time, cost, and use of material in manufacturing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276287 | EXTERNAL COUNTERPULSATION APPARATUS - An external counterpulsation apparatus has an efficient cuff and bladder system. Embodiments of this system generally allow effective treatment at lower pressures and a reduced total body surface area being compressed. An accurate and reliable combination of automatic and preset timing for inflation and deflation of the bladder system is used to simplify use of the apparatus. Depressurization of the cuffs may occur in a staggered fashion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276288 | SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING VACUUM FOR PROMOTING THE HEALING OF SPRAINS - A system and apparatus for promoting perfusion at a tissue site containing a sprain by applying a vacuum to intact skin extending over or surrounding the tissue site. The system and apparatus comprise a manifold formed from a porous material and configured to be disposed proximate the intact skin for distributing vacuum to the intact skin, and a sleeve adapted to cover the manifold and form a chamber containing the manifold to seal the manifold within the chamber between the sleeve and the intact skin. The system and apparatus further comprise a fluid coupling member adapted to deliver vacuum to the manifold for distribution to the intact skin. A method for applying vacuum to the intact skin of a tissue site is also disclosed and described herein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276289 | Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention Garment - A deep vein thrombosis prevention garment includes a central panel formed to have three (3) sequentially filled air chambers separated from each other with a pressure resistive valve, a left side panel, and a right side panel formed with a number of attachment straps having an integral fastener. The first air chamber receives air from a pump. When the air within the first air chamber reaches a predetermined air pressure, the pressure resistive valve between the first air chamber and the second air chamber allows air to pass from the first air chamber to a second air chamber. When the air within the second air chamber reaches a predetermined air pressure, the pressure resistive valve between the second air chamber and the third air chamber allows air to pass from the second chamber to the third air chamber. A membrane panel allows air to escape the sequentially filled air chambers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276290 | Compact Mini Air Pump for Use in Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy - A compact mini air pump includes a rectangular, box-shaped body having a standard AC power cord extending from it, two air supply output ports, and a control and information panel with user-operated buttons and status lights located on its front side. Within the hollow interior of the body is an air compressor, a dual-output electromechanical valve having to two air output tubes, an air pressure sensor, a DC battery power supply, an AC power connection, and an electronic circuit board controlling the mini air pump's function. The air supply output ports, an extension of the air tubes within the body, supply air to Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (“IPC”) Therapy device garments through flexible air supply tubes. The mini air pump device is sized to be held by one hand for portability. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276291 | Air Pump for use in Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy Having a Digital Display - A digital display air pump includes a rectangular, box-shaped body having a standard AC power cord extending from it, two air supply output ports, and a control and information panel located on its front side with user-operated buttons, a digital display for showing air pressure and alarm codes, a variable air pressure set dial, and status lights. Within the hollow interior of the body is an air compressor, a dual-output electromechanical valve having to two air output tubes, an air pressure sensor, an AC power connection, an internal loudspeaker, and an electronic circuit board controlling the digital display air pump's function. The air supply output ports, an extension of the air tubes within the body, supply air to Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (“IPC”) Therapy device garments through flexible air supply tubes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276292 | Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention Garment Having An Integrated Air Bladder - A deep vein thrombosis prevention garment having an integrated air bladder includes a body having a central panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel formed with a number of attachment straps having an integral fastener, such as Velcro brand hook and loop fasteners. The central panel is formed to have a single air chamber receiving air from a pump through a flexible air supply tube. The central panel, left side panel and right side panel are formed from a single material which does not require a skin-safe liner or other combination of materials. A single-chamber bladder is attached to the central panel. A cover panel covers the single-chamber bladder and is attached along its perimeter to the central panel. The cover panel and the body are made from the same material which can be placed against a patient's skin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276293 | Adhesive Single-Chamber Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention Garment - An adhesive single chamber deep vein thrombosis prevention garment includes a body having a central panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel formed with attachment straps having hook and loop integral fasteners. The central panel is formed to have a single air chamber which receives air from a pump through a flexible air supply tube. The inside of the single air chamber is coated with a tacky adhesive layer providing distal-to-proximal sequential inflation as air is progressively introduced into the chamber, thereby creating a distal-to-proximal pressure gradient on a patient's limb. The central, left side and right side panels are formed from a single material which does not require a skin-safe liner or other combination of materials. A cover panel attached to the central panel to cover the single-chamber bladder and the body is made from the same material which can be placed against a patient's skin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276294 | Multiple Bladder Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention Garment - A deep vein thrombosis prevention garment includes a central panel formed with sequentially filled inner, intermediate and outer air chambers separated from each other with pressure resistive valves, a left side panel, and a right side panel formed with a number of attachment straps having an integral fastener. The inner air chamber receives air from a pump. When the air within the inner air chamber reaches a predetermined air pressure, the pressure resistive valve between the inner air chamber and the intermediate air chamber allows air to pass from the inner air chamber to an intermediate air chamber. When the air within the intermediate air chamber reaches a predetermined air pressure, the pressure resistive valve between the intermediate air chamber and the outer air chamber allows air to pass from the intermediate chamber to the outer air chamber. A membrane panel allows air to escape the sequentially filled air chambers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276295 | Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention Garment Having An Expandable Bladder - A deep vein thrombosis prevention garment includes a body having a central panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel formed with a number of attachment straps having an integral fastener, such as Velcro® brand hook and loop fasteners. The central panel is formed with a single air chamber containing a single expandable air bladder receiving air from a pump through a flexible air supply tube. The central panel, left side panel and right side panel are formed from a single material which does not require a skin-safe liner or other combination of materials. The single chamber with nested expandable bladder is attached to the central panel. A cover panel covers the chamber having an expandable bladder, and is attached along its perimeter to the central panel. The cover panel and the body are made from the same material which can be placed against a patient's skin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276296 | Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention Garment Having Integrated Fill Tube - A deep vein thrombosis prevention garment includes three (3) chambered polymer having an integral welded filling tube forming three (3) sequentially filled air chambers. The aft chambers receive air from an integrated fill tube attached to pump. When the air within the first air chamber reaches a predetermined air pressure, air begins to pass into a second air chamber at a higher rate, and similarly, when the air within the second air chamber reaches a predetermined air pressure, air passes into the third air chamber at another higher rate to reach the predetermined air pressure. The different internal diameters of the integrated fill tube outlets for each air chamber provide different air flow rates, resulting in staged inflation of air chambers. A membrane panel allows air to escape the sequentially filled air chambers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276297 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HUMAN JOINTS - A brace includes a closed loop feedback system that provides electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a joint of a human patient in response to feedback from the joint and surrounding muscles. In one aspect, a brace for treating a human joint of a patient is provided. The brace includes one or more sensors in physical contact with the skin of the patient and configured to obtain a galvanic reading of resistance of the skin. The brace also includes brace control electronics in communication with the sensor(s) to form a closed loop system via a combination of bracing the joint and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). The brace control electronics is configured to receive the galvanic reading of the resistance of the skin of the patient and is further configured to instruct the sensor to apply a current/voltage/power onto the skin based on the galvanic reading. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276298 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TREATING OR SUPPORTING HUMAN JOINTS OR A PORTION OF THE HUMAN BODY - Disclosed is a system including a good comprising a sensor in contact with human tissues of a patient and configured to obtain a power dissipation reading of the human tissues. The good also includes a storage medium for tangibly storing thereon a program for execution by a processor. The system also includes a control unit in communication with the good to form an electrical muscular stimulation (EMS) system that uses feedback in a closed loop manner to self tune electrical properties of the output. The control unit is configured to instruct the sensor to (a) apply a sense pulse to the human tissues, (b) measure power dissipation of the sense pulse, (c) adjust a stimulation pulse based on the measured power dissipation, (d) apply the stimulation pulse to the human tissues based on the power dissipation and based on the program in order to maintain constant power output across each pulse, and (e) repeat steps (a)-(d). | 2014-09-18 |
20140276299 | Strapping System for Securing an Orthopedic Brace to the Body - A strapping system for retaining a rigid support member of an orthopedic brace in a desired utilitarian position on a body of a wearer is provided which includes a strap having a first strap end, a second strap end and an intermediate strap point between the strap ends. The strap is operatively configured to follow a strap path having a first connection point, a second connection point and a third connection point sequentially positioned on the support member. The first strap end is attached to the first connection point and the strap extends from the first connection point around the body of the wearer to the second connection point where the intermediate strap point is attached thereto. The strap is redirected at the second connection point in an opposing direction and extends back around the body of the wearer to the third connection point where the second strap end is attached thereto. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276300 | ORTHOPEDIC SLEEVE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The invention relates to an orthopedic sleeve ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140276301 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC WALKING BOOT - A base for an orthopedic walking boot having a foot bed configured to support a plantar portion of a user's foot, a section extending from the foot bed configured to surround a portion of user's foot, and a connector assembly matable with each of a plurality of different types of support structures such that any one of the plurality of different types of support structures is selectively and permanently connectable to the base through the at least one connector assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276302 | BIASED SUPPORT FOR HINGE JOINT - A support for an area of a body that includes a hinge joint includes a flexible, elastically stretchable framework comprising an integrally molded network of interconnected, elastomeric segments defining a plurality of permanent openings; a structural hinge mechanism affixed to a first side of the framework, and a secondary hinge mechanism affixed to a second side of the framework. The structural hinge mechanism is larger than the secondary hinge mechanism so as to bias the application of pressure towards one side of the hinge joint when the support is secured to the area of the body. The elastomeric segments of the framework are designed in such a way as to asymmetrically assert pressure on the hinge joint when the support is secured to the area of the body. The structural hinge mechanism and the framework work together to bias application of pressure generally in the same direction. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276303 | Orthotic System and Method Utilizing Hydrostatic Compression of Soft Tissue to Unload the Knee and/or Heel up to 100% - An orthotic system and method for a knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) or ankle foot orthosis (AFO) capable of removing up to 100% of the weight-bearing forces at the knee and tibia and/or ankle and heel. The KAFO and AFO of the present invention utilize a fully adjustable compound closure system and compression liner to circumferentially compress the soft tissue of the thigh or calf to reduce loading forces on the leg at all points distal to the distal border of the compression liner. The degree of reduction in weight-bearing is adjusted by applying the orthosis with the heel of the individual raised above the foot platform, tightening the compound closure system, allowing the tissue to drop down within the compression liner, assessing the position of the heel above the foot platform, and adjusting the compound closure system to maintain the desired degree of elevation of the heel above the foot platform. | 2014-09-18 |