39th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
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20090240126 | Method And System For Classification of Photo-Plethysmographically Detected Respiratory Effort - Embodiments disclosed herein may include systems and methods for determining a patient's respiratory effort and blood oxygen saturation based on data acquired from a pulse oximetry sensor and analyzing the parameters in conjunction with each other. For example, the respiratory effort may be determined based on a photo-plethysmographic waveform generated from light attenuation detected by the sensor, and the blood oxygen saturation may be a pulse-based estimate of arterial blood oxygen saturation determined from the detected attenuation. Analysis of the parameters may enable detection and classification of apnea (e.g., obstructive or central) or another underlying cause for respiratory instability. Furthermore, the measured respiratory effort may be compared to respiratory effort supplied by a ventilator to ensure proper sensor placement before enabling automatic adjustment of ventilator settings. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240127 | METHODS OF DETERMINING PRE OR POST MEAL TIME SLOTS OR INTERVALS IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT - A diabetes management system or process is provided herein that may be used to analyze and recognize patterns for a large number of blood glucose concentration measurements and other physiological parameters related to the glycemia of a patient. In particular, a method of monitoring glycemia in a patient may include storing a patient's data on a suitable device, such as, for example, a blood glucose meter. The patient's data may include blood glucose concentration measurements. The diabetes management system or process may be installed on, but is not limited to, a personal computer, an insulin pen, an insulin pump, or a glucose meter. The diabetes management system or process may identify a plurality of pattern types from the data including a testing/dosing pattern, a hypoglycemic pattern, a hyperglycemic pattern, a blood glucose variability pattern, and a comparative pattern. After identifying a particular pattern with the data management system or process, a warning message may be displayed on a screen of a personal computer or a glucose meter. Other messages can also be provided to ensure compliance of any prescribed diabetes regiments or to guide the patient in managing the patient's diabetes. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240128 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING AND ALERT DELIVERY - Systems and methods for continuous measurement of an analyte in a host are provided. The system generally includes a continuous analyte sensor configured to continuously measure a concentration of analyte in a host and a sensor electronics module physically connected to the continuous analyte sensor during sensor use, wherein the sensor electronics module is further configured to directly wirelessly communicate displayable sensor information to a plurality of different types of display devices. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240129 | Apparatus and method for monitoring blood glucose levels including convenient diplay of blood glucose value average and constituent values - A method of presenting glucose data to a person with diabetes from a blood glucose meter is provided in which an effective meal average (EMA) value is presented, followed by two or more of the individual values that make up the EMA, to provide improved feedback data for clinical decisions by patients who need to alter their dose of insulin. The EMA can also comprise a measure of the variability of its constituent values. The EMA encompasses those values that occur at specified times such as 1 hour before and 1 hour after a specified meal time. The EMA is calculated over a limited number of days previous to the calculation (e.g., 3 days) and has a minimum number of values that must be obtained within the time and date ranges. An algorithm allows for exclusion of any given reading from the average (e.g., post-prandial or control solution readings). Patients can use 1 to 8 EMA on any given date range (e.g., preferably 4, that is, breakfast, lunch, supper and bedtime snack). | 2009-09-24 |
20090240130 | Examination Device for Blood Detection - The present invention describes examination devices, such as examination gloves, for detecting the presence of blood, and in particular hidden blood, in biological samples. Examination devices according to the present invention include, in certain embodiments, developer and indicator reagents in a single encapsulation, which offers numerous clinical and other benefits. Kits including devices according to the present invention in sterile packaging, and methods of making and using devices according to the present invention, are also described. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240131 | Intra-Body Communication (IBC) Device And A Method Of Implementing The IBC Device - The present invention relates to an intra-body communication (IBC) device and a method of implementing the IBC device. The IBC device is fabricated as a system-on-a-chip (SOC) and comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, an IBC module and a biomedical chip. The first electrode is connected to a patient's skin. The second electrode is connected to the patient's skin. The IBC module is connected to the first electrode and comprises a wireless communication device. The biomedical chip is connected to the second electrode and communicates with the IBC module through the patient's skin to receive external commands and transmit sensed biomedical parameters to a faraway location. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240132 | Antenna for thoracic radio interrogation - An antenna includes an antenna layer, a ground layer and a dielectric layer between the antenna layer and the ground layer. The antenna layer and the ground layer form a figure in the shape of two identical mirror image triangles joined together at a longest side of each one of the triangles where each side of each triangle is a different length. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240133 | Apparatus and method for non-invasive, in-vivo, thoracic radio interrogation - A radio apparatus and method for non-invasive, thoracic radio interrogation of a subject for the collection of hemodynamic, respiratory and/or other cardiopulmonary related data from the subject includes a antenna positionable proximally to the subject, a radio transmitter transmitting an unmodulated radio interrogation signal of a predetermined fixed frequency at a safe level of about 1 milliwatt or less from the antenna into the subject and a radio receiver capturing through the antenna, reflections of the transmitted radio interrogation signal returned from the subject. A Doppler component of the reflections contains the data that can be extracted from the captured reflections. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240134 | Method of processing thoracic reflected radio interrogation signals - A method of evaluating or monitoring the medical state of a subject comprising the steps of: providing a radio frequency interrogation interference signal from a subject, the radio frequency interrogation interference signal being low frequency components of reflections of a radio interrogation signal transmitted into the thorax of the subject; and determining at least one cardiac or respiratory characteristic of the subject from radio frequency interrogation interference signal. The characteristic can be compared to predetermined values to assess current state or monitored for changes over time to assess change in condition of the subject. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240135 | METHOD OF DETERMINING A SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES - The invention relates to a method of determining a spatial distribution of magnetic particles in an examination zone, in which a magnetic field is generated that has a first sub-zone of lower magnetic field strength and a second sub-zone of higher magnetic field strength. The positions of the two sub-zones are changed, as a result of which the magnetization in the examination zone changes. Measured values that depend on the change in magnetization are acquired. A reference response function by means of which measured values can be determined mathematically from a spatial distribution of magnetic particles is then determined by means of at least extensive magnetic specimen distribution. Finally, the spatial distribution of magnetic particles is reconstructed from the measured values by means of the reference response function. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240136 | Contrast-invariant registration of cardiac and renal magnetic resonance perfusion images - A system and method are provided for contrast-invariant registration of images, the system including a processor, an imaging adapter or a communications adapter for receiving an image data sequence, a user interface adapter for selecting a reference frame from the image sequence or cropping a region of interest (ROI) from the reference frame, a tracking unit for tracking the ROI across the image sequence, and an estimation unit for segmenting the ROI in the reference frame or performing an affine registration for the ROI; and the method including receiving an image sequence, selecting a reference frame from the image sequence, cropping a region of interest (ROI) from the reference frame, tracking the ROI across the image sequence, segmenting the ROI in the reference frame, and performing an affine registration for the ROI. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240137 | Diagnostic Imaging Method - A method of identifying injury to soft connective tissues in complicated body joints deploys use of motion x-ray images as the joint moves to identify suspected abnormal pathology followed by Dynamic Upright MRI images of the joint under conditions that express the abnormal pathology. The Dynamic Upright MRI parameters are based on the suspected pathology. The method is particularly useful in detecting disco/ligamentous and other injuries that often times will not be visualized on conventional recumbent MRI, or static x-rays. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240138 | Diffuse Optical Tomography System and Method of Use - A multi-spectrum diffuse optical tomography imaging system for in vivo non-contact imaging includes an illumination source assembly for illuminating a specimen; a first filter wheel adapted to control an intensity of illumination directed onto the specimen; a three-dimensional (3D) imaging assembly for outputting an electronic (3D) model of the specimen; and a sensor assembly for capturing a response of the specimen to the illumination source assembly and outputting corresponding tomography data. The system combines the tomography data and the 3D model for the specimen. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240139 | Diffuse Optical Tomography System and Method of Use - A diffuse optical tomography imaging system for in vivo non-contact imaging, includes an illumination source assembly for illuminating a specimen; a time-domain sensor assembly for capturing a time-domain response of the specimen to illumination from the illumination source assembly; a frequency-domain sensor assembly for capturing a frequency-domain response of the specimen to the illumination; and a three-dimensional (3D) imaging assembly for outputting an electronic (3D) model of the specimen. The system combines the 3D model and tomography data generated from the time-domain response and frequency-domain response for the specimen. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240140 | Target Identification Tool For Intra-Body Localization - A marker device that aids in the subsequent identification of a particular area is equipped with an anchoring device that prevents migration once placed in the tissue of that particular area. The device may include a chemical agent or drug that adds a therapeutic function to the marker device. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240141 | SYSTEM FOR NAVIGATION-ASSISTED SHOULDER OPERATIONS AND NAVIGATION METHOD FOR POSITIONING NAVIGATED TREATMENT APPARATUSES WITH RESPECT TO A BONE - The present application relates to a system for navigation-assisted shoulder operations in which the humeral component is partially replaced with a prosthesis, comprising:
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20090240142 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF DELIVERING FLUIDS TO A PATIENT OF VARYING CONCENTRATION - A method for injection of an imaging contrast into a patient, includes: a. in a first phase, injecting a fluid having a first concentration of contrast agent for a first period of time; and b. in a second phase, injecting a fluid having a second concentration of contrast agent for a second period of time. The osmolarity of the second phase is higher than the osmolarity of the first phase. In several embodiments in which the contrast agent of the first phase is of the same composition as the contrast agent of the second phase, the second concentration can be higher than the first concentration. The first phase can, for example, precede the second phase. The method can further include: c. in a third phase, subsequent to the second phase, injecting a fluid having a third concentration of contrast agent for a third period of time. The osmolarity of the third phase is lower than the osmolarity of the second phase. In embodiments in which the composition of the contrast agent of the third phase is the same as the composition of the contrast agent of the second phase, the third concentration can be lower than the second concentration. The fluid injected in the first phase can, for example, be closer to the osmolarity of blood that the fluid injected in the second phase and can even be generally iso-osmolar to blood plasma (for example, within 20% or even 10% or less of the osmolarity of blood plasma of the patient). Likewise, the fluid injected in the third phase can be closer to the osmolarity of blood plasma that the fluid injected in the second phase and can even be generally iso-osmolar to blood. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240143 | METHOD AND AN OPTICAL PROBE FOR IN VIVO IMAGING OF A MUCOSA IN A BILIARY OR PANCREATIC SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY OPERATING A TISSUE SAMPLING OF A MUCOSA IN A BILIARY OR PANCREATIC SYSTEM - A method for observing a mucosa of a biliary or pancreatic system in a subject includes positioning a optical probe in contact with said mucosa, wherein the optical probe accesses the biliary or pancreatic system using a working channel of an endoscope inserted orally in the subject. An optical probe to be used with a fiber optic microscope for in vivo observation includes an optical fiber bundle, a miniaturized objective connected coaxially at a distal tip of the optical fiber bundle, wherein the optical fiber bundle and the miniaturized objective each have a diameter of less than 1.2 mm such that said optical probe can access a biliary or pancreatic system using a working channel of an endoscope inserted orally. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240144 | Ultrasound Imaging With Speckle Suppression - Described herein are systems and methods for suppressing speckle noise in ultrasound imaging. In an embodiment, speckle noise suppression is provided by incoherently summing echo waves that impinge the active aperture of the transducers. This incoherent summation prevents echo waves from destructively interfering and therefore prevents the signal ‘nulls’ that characterize speckle noise. In an exemplary embodiment, the incoherent summation is performed by sub-dividing a transducer into a plurality of smaller transducers and incoherently summing the electrical signals from the smaller transducers. In one exemplary embodiment, each of the smaller transducers is coupled to a separate rectifier, which rectifies the electrical signal from the respective transducer into a rectified signal. The rectified signals from the rectifiers are then summed to provide the incoherent summation. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240145 | PRESSING MECHANISM AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention includes a pressing mechanism capable of appropriately applying a pressing force to a predetermined position on a fractured bone. The pressing mechanism includes an annular belt detachably hung around a leg in which a shinbone (i.e., a target bone) is present, a deadweight connected to a lower end of the annular belt and having a weight value corresponding to a desired pressing force, and a mobile base positioned under the deadweight and movable in an up-and-down direction. If the mobile base moves downward, the deadweight separates from the mobile base and is brought into a free state where a pressing force acts on the target bone. If the mobile base moves upward, the deadweight is supported by the mobile base and the target bone is released from the pressing force. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240146 | MECHANICAL ARM - An interchangeable transducer for use with an ultrasound medical system having a keyless adaptor and capable of operating in a wet environment. The interchangeable transducer has an adaptor for engaging a medical system, an ultrasound transducer and additional electronics to provide a self-contained insert for easy replacement and usage in a variety of medical applications. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240147 | BRAIN STIMULATION ELECTRODE LINE AND INSERTION DEVICE FOR BRAIN STIMULATION ELECTRODE LINES - The invention relates to a brain stimulation electrode line ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090240148 | ULTRASONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME SIMULTANEOUS THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS - For noninvasive treatment of tissue using high intensity focused ultrasound, composite imaging and therapy acoustic techniques are described. Embodiments include an integrated multi-functional confocal array and a strategy to perform both imaging and therapy simultaneously with this array by using coded excitation techniques with/without a notch filter. An exemplary array embodiment includes a triple-row phased array with one array in the center row for imaging and two arrays in the outer rows for therapy. Different types of piezoelectric materials and stack configurations may be employed to maximize the respective therapy and imaging functionalities. Reflected therapeutic signals that would otherwise corrupt the quality of imaging signals received by the center-row array can be mitigated or removed by use of the coding and/or a notch filter when B-mode images are formed during therapy. A 13-bit Barker code is preferred for implementing coded excitation, although other codes or compression techniques may be used. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240149 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR HYPERTHERMALLY TREATING CELLS IN THE EYE WITH SIMULTANEOUS IMAGING - A method and composition for hyperthermally treating cells in the eye with simultaneous imaging. The heat (temperature) production inside the eye ( target) tissue is imaged. The desired temperature is achieved using a laser and photoacoustic imaging technique. Hyperthermia treatment of tissue in a target site applies a heat source to kill cells without protein denaturation. The method introduces an encapsulated dye that is released at a selected temperature in the target site to indicate that a threshold temperature has been reached to hyperthermally treat the tissue. In one embodiment, the composition releases the dye at a temperature of 42° C. to 50° C., and preferably about 45° C. to 49° C. The composition which can be a liposome composition encapsulating the dye can be introduced to the bloodstream of the patient to flow through the target site. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240150 | BREAST CANCER SCREENING WITH ADJUNCTIVE ULTRASOUND MAMMOGRAPHY - An adjunctive ultrasound mammography system and associated methods are described, comprising a scanning apparatus for facilitating standardized, repeatable breast ultrasound scans, and further comprising an adjunctive ultrasound display apparatus configured for fast, intuitive viewing of adjunctive ultrasound data concurrently with x-ray mammogram information. In one preferred embodiment, thick-slice ultrasound images are displayed near an x-ray mammogram such that a screening radiologist can quickly view the thick-slice images for assistance in interpreting the x-ray mammogram. Methods for concurrently acquiring and displaying vibrational resonance image (VDI) data are described. Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) algorithms that incorporate acoustically-based feature vectors are described, the feature vectors including lateral shadow metrics, vertical shadow metrics, posterior enhancement metrics, and VDI-based metrics. Algorithms are also described that combine x-ray mammogram CAD results with adjunctive ultrasound CAD results without requiring complex image registrations therebetween. Many of the practical, economic, and political barriers to acceptance and integration of ultrasound mammography into existing mass breast cancer screening environments are mitigated. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240151 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes a connection section to which an ultrasound probe having an ultrasound transducer mounted therein is detachably connected, a transmission section that drives the ultrasound transducer of the ultrasound probe connected to the connection section by a transmission signal of a transmission frequency thereof, an echo signal creation section that creates a digital echo signal from an echo signal received by the ultrasound transducer, a signal processing section that carries out signal processing to the digital echo signal, a processing-speed changing section that changes an operation frequency of the signal processing in the signal processing section, and a change control section that controls change of the operation frequency. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240152 | Digital Ultrasound Beam Former with Flexible Channel and Frequency Range Reconfiguration - A digital ultrasound beam former for ultrasound imaging, that can be configured by a control processor to process the signals from ultrasound transducer arrays with variable number of elements at variable sampling frequencies, where the lowest sampling frequency allows for the highest number of array elements. The maximal number of array elements is reduced in the inverse proportion to the sampling frequency. The beam former can be operated both in a RF-sampling mode and a quadrature mode. Parallel coupling of transmit/receive circuits for each element allow adaption of the receive Noise Figure and transmit drive capabilities to variations in the electrical impedance of the array elements. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240153 | Clutter Signal Filtering In An Ultrasound System - Embodiments for filtering clutter signals from receive signals obtained in a Doppler mode in an ultrasound system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the ultrasound system comprises a Tx/Rx unit, a signal processing unit and an input unit. The Tx/Rx unit transmits ultrasound signals to a target object and receives echoes reflected from the target object. The signal processing unit processes the received echoes to provide 2-dimensional image data of the target object, the 2-dimensional image data being representative of a 2-dimensional image. The input unit enables a user to set a region of interest (ROI) on the 2-dimensional image of the target object. The Tx/Rx unit and the signal processing unit are further configured to operate such that a Doppler mode image pixel data corresponding to the ROI is obtained. The signal processing unit is further configured to set filter cutoff frequencies based on characteristics of the Doppler mode image pixel data and filter the Doppler mode image pixel data with the set filter cutoff frequencies to output filtered pixel data with clutter signals filtered. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240154 | COMBINED OCT CATHETER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMBINED OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY (OCT) DIAGNOSIS AND PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (PDT) - In a catheter device and a method for in vivo activation of a photosensitizing drug in a vessel, endovascular tissue, and/or intraluminal tissue, a catheter carrying both an optical coherence tomography (OCT) lens, from which OCT imaging light is emitted, and a photodynamic therapy (PDT) lens from which photosensitizing drug-activating light is emitted, is inserted into a vessel containing a lesion to be treated. A photosensitizing drug is caused to be placed in the vessel as well, such as in the form of a coating on a stent or a coating on an exterior of a balloon carried by the catheter. Light is emitted from the PDT lens to activate the photosensitizing drug while light is simultaneously emitted from the OCT lens to obtain an OCT image to monitor the drug activation. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240155 | SLEEP CONDITION MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sleep condition measuring apparatus includes a determination unit configured to determine a first timing indicating that the user has fallen asleep and a second timing indicating that the user has waken up, based on body motion of a user, an acquisition unit configured to acquire a first index indicating activity of a sympathetic nerve of the user and a second index indicating activity of a parasympathetic nerve of the user, based on a pulse wave interval of the user, a calculation unit configured to calculate a dominance level of the second index over the first index every predetermined time, and a calculation unit configured to calculate a third index indicating quality of sleep of the user from the first timing until the second timing, using the dominance level and a weight decreasing as time elapses from the first timing. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240156 | HIEARCHICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A CHRONICALLY IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICE - A system for providing alerts with regard to a patient's heart. An implanted medical device includes a sensor as well as a processor configured to detect a cardiac event. An internal alarm is configured for producing an alarm signal. An internal transceiver acting in cooperation with an external transceiver within an external device is provided. The processor is configured to determine whether the external and internal transceivers are able to communicate with each other and send a command to the internal alarm if there is no communication. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240157 | DEVICE, METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR ENHANCED SENSE EVENT CLASSIFICATION IN IMPLANTABLE DEVICES BY MEANS OF MORPHOLOGY ANALYSIS - An implantable cardiac device, e.g., a pacemaker, defibrillator, cardioverter or biventricular pacing device, that can sense cardiac electrical signals and accurately classify the sensed events. The device provides a template signal and a test signal originated from an electrogram. The device further transforms at least the test signal into a representation of the test signal for example in numerical format where the sample values of the test signal take the form of integers. The device further determines a correlation between the template and test signals, and classifies the sense events based on the correlation. The electrogram may be an intracardiac electrogram (IEGM), atrial electrogram (AEGM), ventricular electrogram (VEGM), surface electrocardiogram (ECG) or subcutaneous electrogram. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240158 | User-interface for displaying fetal condition information during labor and apparatus implementing same - A computer readable storage medium storing a program element for execution by a computer to implement a user interface. The user interface conveys fetal condition information to a user. The user interface has a first section showing one or more vital signs of a fetus. The first section includes at least one tracing associated with a vital sign of the fetus and a marker to visually highlight an area of the tracing corresponding to an event of interest. The first section also has a control component that can be activated by the user to deliver additional information about the event of interest. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240159 | SENSING CARDIAC CONTRACTILE FUNCTION - Systems and methods for detecting and measuring cardiac contractile function of a heart using an acceleration sensor unit inserted within the heart, such as within a vein of the cardiac wall are disclosed. The systems and methods involve detecting the occurrence of electrical events within the patient's heart by inserting and positioning an implantable lead having an electrode near a cardiac wall as well as detecting mechanical events within the patient's heart by then inserting and positioning a cardiac motion sensor unit through the inner lumen of the implantable lead. Furthermore, the systems and methods do not require dedicated leads and may be used with preexisting implantable leads. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240160 | Infant monitoring system - An infant monitoring system according to embodiment(s) of the present disclosure includes a positioning member having a top surface, side surface, and tension strip, and an accelerometer in operative communication with the positioning member. The top surface, which may operatively contact an infant, receives and transmits infant cardiac impulses exerted on the top surface. The side surface, operatively connected to the accelerometer, has an initial angular orientation with respect to the top surface. The side surface receives the transmitted cardiac impulses and resolves a heart rate therefrom. The strip, having a substantially low bending stiffness and substantially high tension stiffness, is operatively connected to the top surface and bends longitudinally in response to infant inhalation forces exerted on the top surface. The bending causes angular deflections of the side surface with respect to the initial angular orientation. The accelerometer detects the angular deflections and resolves therefrom a respiration rate. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240161 | SYSTEM INCLUDING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFICATION AND MONITORING OF PULMONARY DATA - The invention relates to a method and device including a system for identification and monitoring of pulmonary data. The invention allows for the collection of pulmonary function test data as well as the ability to compare and correlate newly collected data with historic patient data. The invention also allows for the ability to identify individual patients based on the analysis of pulmonary characteristics unique to the individual, such as measures of lung function to ensure integrity of a patient's historical data. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240162 | SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING ESOPHAGEAL FUNCTION - A system for displaying an esophageal operation includes a display device, an interface capable of receiving esophageal impedance and pressure measurements, and a processing system in communication with the display device, the interface, and an esophageal operation model. The processing system is configured to receive a plurality of impedance values from a first plurality of spaced-apart esophageal locations, receive a plurality of pressure values from a second plurality of spaced-apart esophageal locations, process the plurality of impedance values and the plurality of pressure values with the esophageal operation model, display the plurality of impedance values on the display device as a bolus transit, and display the plurality of pressure values on the display device as operational esophagus movement. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240163 | Methods and Apparatus for Localization, Diagnosis, Contact or Activity Detection of Bio-Electric Tissue - Methods and apparatus for localization, diagnosis, contact or activity detection of bio-electric tissue providing improved sensitivity to the distance between a sensing electrode and bio-electric tissue and providing the means to measure the impedance of the tissue between a sensing electrode and bio-electric tissue. In accordance with the method, a controlled effective input impedance is provided to the monitor, which input impedance can be set to cause a significant portion of the bio-electric tissue signal to be dropped across the tissue between a sensing electrode and the bio-electric tissue when the two are separated by a predetermined or arbitrary distance. Various illustrative embodiments and forms of construction are disclosed. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240164 | Device and Method for Collecting Tissue Samples - A tissue sampling device is provided. The tissue sampling device includes a single wire spirally wrapped at its half-length creating the backbone of the brush. This wire is partially covered in a hollow flexible tube, which is fixed in place. Located along the distal end portion of the wire is a brush with bristles that are used for collecting a tissue sample. The bristles are tapered from the distal end of the wire. An atraumatic bulb is located on the extreme distal end of the wire to protect the tissue during insertion. A handle is located on the extreme proximal end of the flexible tube. The flexible tube is contained within a sheath, wherein the sheath can be moved along the flexible tube to the distal end, to the atraumatic bulb, to cover the brush during insertion and after tissue collection. The sheath is moved back toward the proximal end of the flexible tube after the device has been inserted to the proper collection depth, exposing the brush and allowing for collection of a tissue sample. The flexible tube is scored in centimeter gradations from the atraumatic bulb on the distal end to the proximal end of the flexible tube. The gradations allow measurement of the insertion depth of the device when the device is inserted for tissue collection, and the brush exposure when the sheath is retracted. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240165 | Apparatus for containing sampled liquid - An apparatus for containing sampled liquid includes: a substrate | 2009-09-24 |
20090240166 | ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS OF USE - In vitro analyte sensors and methods of analyte determination are provided. Embodiments include sensors that include a pair of electrodes to monitor filling of the sample chamber with sample. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240167 | Pattern Transferable to Skin for Optical Measurements During Shaving - A system for measuring 3D deformation and strain on the skin of a living person. A non contact optical 3D deformation measuring system is provided having a plurality of high resolution digital cameras for measuring 3D coordinates and 3D deformations operatively connected to a computer. A removable tattoo is also provided including a substrate and a pattern having a plurality of indicia distributed to form a pattern density of between about 40% and about 60%. The removable tattoo provides a reference marking for the non contact optical 3D deformation measuring system. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240168 | Remote Cervical Dilation Monitoring System and Method - A cervical dilation monitor for measuring the dilation of a cervix and for providing cervical data to an external wireless unit. The cervical dilation monitor comprises a housing, a sensor, a controller, and a power source. The housing is constructed of a biocompatible material and is adapted to be connected to portions of a cervical lip. The sensor is supported by the housing so as to generate signals related to cervical dilation. The controller includes a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver receives and transmits the cervical dilation data to the external wireless unit. The processor receives the signals generated by the sensor related to the cervical dilation and enables the transceiver to wirelessly transmit the cervical dilation data. The power source provides power to the controller. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240169 | JOINT IMPLANT PLACEMENT - Method for planning implant placement, the implant comprising a first implant in a first limb and a second implant in a second limb, the first and the second implant forming an artificial structure joining the first and second limb, the method comprising the steps:
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20090240170 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PRE-FALL CONDITIONS BASED ON THE ANGULAR ORIENTATION OF A PATIENT - A system for collecting data related to the angular orientation of a patient for use in determining the presence of pre-fall conditions may include a wireless sensor and a base unit. The wireless sensor may be attached to the patient and include a first microprocessor operatively coupled to a gyroscope and a transmitter. The base unit may include a second microprocessor operatively coupled to a receiver and a data storage unit. The gyroscope may output a signal related to the angular orientation of the patient to the first microprocessor. The first microprocessor processes the signal received from the gyroscope and transmits data related to the angular orientation of the patient via the transmitter. The receiver in the base unit receives the data from the wireless sensor and passes the data to a second microprocessor. The second microprocessor stores formats the data and stores the data in the data storage unit for analysis. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240171 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING GAIT AND PROVIDING REAL-TIME FEEDBACK ON GAIT ASYMMETRY - A method and system for analyzing gait asymmetry between left and right feet of individuals by measuring and comparing stance phase time and/or stance phase force between left and right feet during gait, and providing real-time sensory feedback if stance phase time/force inequality exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240172 | VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION UNIT - An apparatus and method for enabling selective stimulation of oculomotor reflexes involved in retinal image stability. The apparatus enables real-time modification of auditory and visual stimuli according to the patient's head movements, and allows the generation of stimuli that integrate vestibular and visual reflexes. The use of accessories allow the modification of somatosensory stimuli to increase the selective capacity of the apparatus. The method involves generation of visual and auditory stimuli, measurement of patient response and modification of stimuli based on patient response. The apparatus and method may include a vestibular rehabilitation unit (VRU) and a remote training unit (RTU). Instructions may be transmitted from the VRU to the RTU, and information of detected responses may be transmitted from the RTU to the VRU. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240173 | Devices, systems, and methods to fixate tissue within the regions of body, such as the pharyngeal conduit - Devices, systems and methods develop pressure forces to fixate or brace tissue in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240174 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION OF VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM - Apparatus and methods for the prevention of venous thromboembolism are disclosed herein. The apparatus, in various aspects, includes a foot rocker having a foot support and one or more rockers engaged with the foot support. The one or more rockers are positionable between at least a storage position and a deployed position. Methods of use of the apparatus for prevention of venous thromboembolism are disclosed herein. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240175 | Scalp Massager - A manual scalp massager simulating the effect of two sets of fingers placed at two bipolar transverse positions opposing each other to squeeze the scalp skin together in a “broad-pinching” action. The device comprises two jaw-like members lined at each opposing edge with a row of closely-packed fingertip-like rubber spheres. The embodiment is supported by two pairs of A-shaped frames hinged at each vertex where the pair of jaw members is attached to one pair of distal ends, while handlebars are attached to the other pair of distal ends. Coupled with the highly-tacky fingertip-shaped rubber protrusions to maximize gripping of the tightly drawn scalp skin, this simultaneous downward and lateral pressure applied to the jaw members squeezes the contacting scalp skin without pulling the surrounding hair thereby stimulating the scalp through the “squeezing-out” of its old fatty oils, increases flow of the blood vessels, and helps promote hair growth. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240176 | Massage Device - A therapeutic massage device, specifically a manual scalp massager that can both provide a soothing sensation to the user and also stimulate the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of a person's scalp, resulting in a healthier scalp and better looking hair. The device should efficiently, and without harm or discomfort to the user, be able to pinch the tightly drawn scalp of the user, thereby squeezing the sebaceous glands and improving oil production. The device should also be easy to use and should not require an inordinate amount of effort by the operator. In operation, the device can massage one's scalp by alternating between constricting and releasing the skin. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240177 | Message device with pressure dispersing edge - A preventive and/or therapeutic massage device having a fine contact edge and a pressure dispersing edge to provide alternative modes of stretching to the skin, muscles, fascia, and/or tendons of a user. The massage device includes a main body portion with first and second opposed surfaces defined between lower and upper portions and first and second ends. An upper handle portion is formed between the first and second opposed surfaces along the upper portion of the main body. The fine contact edge is formed along the lower portion of the main body and the pressure dispersing edge extends from the first opposed surface. The fine contact edge is used to provide an aggressive, deep stretch, while use of the fine contact edge in combination with the pressure dispersing edge provides a gentle stretch. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240178 | SAFETY CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes first and second mating connectors that can be joined to make a fluid connection. The connectors are constructed to discriminate improper connectors so that no fluid tight connection can be formed with improper connectors. The connector assembly can be used with a system for compression therapy to prevent deep vein thrombosis. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240179 | Pneumatic massage apparatus - A light-weight pneumatic massage apparatus with low operation noise is provided. This apparatus includes a pneumatic massage device ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090240180 | Mechanical Trauma Protection device - The mechanical trauma protection device is an arching bar which covers over an open splint to protect and area from mechanical trauma. It can be fabricated from plastic, metal or other material. The arching bar attaches to a splint, brace or other device to prevent contact. It can be made integral to a splint such as a protective posture hand splint by forming the material into an arch which extends from the index finger ray to the wrist. This allows the use of the bar as a handle (preventing patient handling/contact injuries) and to serve as a frame for further barriers. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240181 | Adjustable orthotic device - An orthotic brace includes a proximal support section pivotally connected to a distal support section, and each having a medial frame and a lateral frame connected to width adjustment plates. At least one angle adjusting component provided in the lateral or medial frames allows angular adjustment of the brace. The width adjustment plates include lateral and medial slots through which fixing members pass to engage the respective frame portions. This permits the space between the lateral frame and the medial frame to be adjusted according to the size of the wearer's body part. Proximal and distal shells are adjustably positioned on the width adjustment plates via a series of positioning holes axially arranged along the shells which selectively engage a fixing member passing through a positioning slot on the width adjustment plates. This allows for the shells to be both axially adjusted and positioned along the width of the brace. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240182 | Non-Immobilizing thumb brace - A unitary flexible body having an anchor portion wrapping about the wrist to secure the body there, the anchor portion freely offset from the thumb, palm and dorsum of the hand, the body having a support extension extending distally from the anchor portion in supporting relation with the Thenar Emminence of the palm, and extending part way about the thumb via the web space between the thumb and forefinger, and having terminal attachment to said anchor portion. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240183 | Support Device - The invention relates to an orthopedic support device for supporting, protecting and immobilizing part of a hand, and particularly, but not exclusively, to a 5th metacarpal fracture splint. The device comprises a preformed support member ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090240184 | Interchangeable Range Of Motion Stop - A method and apparatus for providing a range of motion to digits on a person's hand is disclosed. The apparatus may include a splint, an outrigger, a plurality of tubes, and a plurality of rubber bands. The outrigger may be secured to the splint and the plurality of tubes may be connected to the outrigger. The plurality of tubes may be provided in varying lengths such that a variety of range of motion requirements may be accommodated by a single kit. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240185 | DRESSING AND METHOD FOR APPLYING REDUCED PRESSURE TO AND COLLECTING AND STORING FLUID FROM A TISSUE SITE - A reduced pressure dressing for applying reduced pressure treatment to a tissue site includes an interface layer adapted to be positioned at the tissue site. An absorbent layer is in fluid communication with the interface layer to absorb liquid from at least one of the interface layer and the tissue site. A pump is in fluid communication with the absorbent layer to deliver a reduced pressure to the tissue site. A cover is positioned over the pump, the absorbent layer, and the interface layer to maintain the reduced pressure at the tissue site, and a liquid-air separator is positioned between the absorbent layer and the pump to inhibit liquid from entering the pump. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240186 | Wound rebuilding band-aid without need of stitches - A band-aid includes at least one piece which includes a first adhesive portion and a second adhesive portion defined in two ends of an inner surface thereof. A lifting portion is located between the first and second adhesive portions. The first and second adhesive portions are adhered to two edges of a wound and the pulled toward each other by lifting the lifting portion. The two edges of the wound are rebuilt to reduce any possible scar by using the band-aid. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240187 | WOUND DRESSING, INGREDIENT DELIVERY DEVICE AND IV HOLD-DOWN INCORPORATING A STATICALLY RETAINED HANDLE MEMBER - Adhesive devices used as wound dressings, ingredient delivery devices and IV hold-downs include a handling layer comprised of a layer of conductive material and at least one layer of non-conductive material, adhered to the non-adhesive coated side of an adhesive coated polymeric film layer, by an electrostatic charge, rather than by an adhesive. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240188 | Subdermal material delivery device - A method may include placing a first device on a first side of a skin portion of a subject and transferring a material through the skin portion of the subject from the first device to a subdermal second device disposed on a second side of the skin portion of the subject. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240189 | Subdermal material delivery device - A method may include placing a first device on a first side of a skin portion of a subject and transferring a material through the skin portion of the subject from the first device to a subdermal second device disposed on a second side of the skin portion of the subject. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240190 | Iontophoresis Device and Method for Producing Same - To provide an easily producible mass-production type iontophoresis device having a structure that a dissolution liquid-storing container is integrated with an iontophoresis electrode, a dissolution liquid and a drug can be mixed by simple operations, and it is free from a risk of leakage of electricity. The device comprises an electrode film having an electrode layer ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090240191 | Pressure compensating seal with positive feedback - A limb wound treatment device is described having a first end, a second end and an interior therebetween for accommodating a treatment gas. The device can include a flexible housing that can be inflated. The first end can include an inflatable cuff seal for hermetically sealing against the limb being treated. The second end can include a closed end or an access port that is releasably sealed with a clamping mechanism. Further, the device can include a controller that can inflate that housing, inflate the cuff seal and provide treatment gas to the interior, in response to pressures within the cuff seal and the housing. Further, the device can accommodate different types of wound treatments, such as hyperbaric therapy, compression therapy or negative pressure therapy. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240192 | INSUFFLATION OF BODY CAVITIES - Apparatus used in insufflation comprises an insufflator | 2009-09-24 |
20090240193 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUSTOMIZING DELIVERY OF SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for continuous measurement of an analyte in a host are provided. The system generally includes a continuous analyte sensor configured to continuously measure a concentration of analyte in a host and a sensor electronics module physically connected to the continuous analyte sensor during sensor use, wherein the sensor electronics module is further configured to directly wirelessly communicate displayable sensor information to a plurality of different types of display devices. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240194 | ENERGY BALANCE THERAPY FOR OBESITY MANAGEMENT - Techniques are described that allow an implantable device to sense gastric data and activity data from a patient, and estimate the patient's amount of energy consumed and energy expended based on the sensed data. A system provides feedback to the patient, a family member, or a doctor about the patient's energy consumed, energy expended, and net energy. The data may be provided in table or graphical format, and may show daily or weekly energy balance data or may show a trend of the daily or weekly energy data. The patient may receive feedback by an implanted alert module that provides and audio alert or a vibration alert. In addition, data acquired by the system may be used to adjust the patient's stimulation therapy parameters. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240195 | INJECTION DEVICE WITH CLAW-TYPE LOCK - A lock for an injection device including a threaded rod, wherein the lock includes one of an anti-rotation or claw-type securing element engageable in cooperative anti-rotation elements or claws of the injection device to prevent rotation of the threaded rod relative to the injection device. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240196 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRUG DELIVERY - Devices and methods of delivering a known quantity of a substance are provided. In particular, a substance delivery device is provided having a cartridge containing a known amount of the substance that is removably attachable to a pressure source such that substantially all of the amount of the substance is discharged from the cartridge upon actuation of the pressure source. The devices and methods provided are particularly applicable to the delivery of a drug or medicament. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240197 | CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT - Systems, devices, and methods towards improved diagnosis and therapy in connection with central venous catheters (including PICC lines). Included among the many improvements broadly contemplated herein are: arrangements via which a venous catheter can move passively into position in central venous circulation; arrangements via which a catheter can be actively guided without the use of a needle or guide wire; arrangements via which a catheter can be packaged to facilitate easy, rapid, and positionally accurate deployment by medical personnel while maintaining device sterility; and arrangements via which a catheter tip can be imaged during and after insertion. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240198 | Directional Anchoring Mechanism, Method And Applications Thereof - An anchoring mechanism and method for anchoring a device within a biological conduit include an expandable element configured for retaining the device at a desired angle relative to a central axis of the biological conduit. A steering mechanism is preferably provided for orienting the device prior to operation of the anchoring mechanism. The anchoring mechanism and method are employed in drug delivery devices, brachytherapy devices or for anchoring a catheter or sheath to provide a working channel for reliable guidance of a wide range of tools to a target location within the body. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240199 | Medical apparatus for distributing a predetermined amount of foreign substance to a predetermined area in living body - A multiple cuff system is disclosed which has more than one cuff some of which may be perforated or permeable in any degree or made of porous materials to let in situ delivery of different drugs, and especially local anesthetics to the target tissues that are the tissues in touch or within the vicinity of the inflated cuff. The local anesthetics suitable to be delivered via the cuff are also introduced. The preferred method for application of the multiple cuffed ETT during surgical operations, can overcome the emergence reactions commonly encountered during lighter levels of anesthesia. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240200 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INJECTING HIGH VISCOSITY DERMAL FILLERS - A method includes inserting a distal end portion of a needle of a medical injector into a skin of a body. An energy source operatively coupled to the medical injector is actuated such that a dermal filler is conveyed from the medical injector into the skin through the distal end portion of the needle. The distal end portion of the needle is moved within the skin during the actuating. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240201 | MAGNETICALLY BALANCED FINGER-TYPE PERISTALTIC PUMP - A peristaltic pump includes a plurality of effecters, actuated in a periodic manner upon by obstructive forces of a flexible infusion tube so as flow of infusion fluid is provided along said infusion tube, the magnitude of the obstructive forces being dependent upon the displacement of said moving effecters; and a plurality of balancing magnets providing balancing forces upon one or all the moving effecters, the balancing forces at each point along the path of motion of the moving effecters being of approximately equal magnitude to that of the obstructive forces at the point; such that the parasitic output due to work performed against the obstructive forces is approximately zero and yield is maximized. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240202 | Expandable introducer sheath - An expandable introducer sheath can actively be induced to reduce in diameter or enlarge in diameter due to a braided internal structure that has axial strands connected to its distal end. The introducer sheath is delivered to the blood vessel or other tubular member of the body in a smaller diameter configuration with the axial strands in compression. The catheter is flexible and can be delivered to eccentrically shaped and tortuous vessels. Once the catheter is in position, the axial strands are placed into tension to cause the introducer sheath to assume a larger diameter configuration that will help straighten out tortuous vessels. The access site into the blood vessel is expanded via a radial expansion that is less traumatic. Passage of a larger interventional catheter can proceed through the larger diameter sheath configuration. If the interventional catheter has a smaller shaft, the introducer sheath can be reduced in diameter to come into close approximation with the shaft to reduce the opening size at the access site. The sheath can be removed over time with incremental reductions in its diameter to allow the access site time to relax to a smaller size for improved vascular sealing. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240203 | Tip protector for cannula, trocar and/or cannula trocar combination - A needle protector that protects the tip or distal end of a cannula, a trocar, or a cannula/trocar combination, is provided by an extruded tubing that has at least a section thereof that includes one or a plurality of protrusions or protuberances that are configured in a given fashion so that there is a slight bend created at that section of the tube, when the tube is fitted onto a cannula or trocar with the protrusions coming into contact with the outer diameter surface of the cannula or trocar. This results in friction contact between the protrusions and the cannula or trocar to maintain the tube protector in place relative to the cannula or trocar. The protrusions may be punched or lanced in the tube to a given depth towards the interior of the tube to establish a given friction contact so that a predetermined force is required to be exerted in order to separate the tube protector from the cannula, trocar or a combination where the trocar is fitted into the cannula with the tip of the trocar extending beyond the distal end of the cannula. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240204 | INSTRUMENT SEAL WITH INVERTING SHROUD - A surgical access device comprising an instrument access channel extending through an instrument seal and a shroud comprising an inverting region disposed distally of the instrument seal exhibits improved tear-resistance of the instrument seal from instrument manipulation, for example, instrument withdrawals. Some embodiments of the inverting region invert through the instrument seal on instrument withdrawal. Some embodiments of the inverting region induce at least a portion of the instrument seal itself to invert on instrument withdrawal. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240205 | RAILWAY LUMBAR COMBINED PUNCTURING NEEDLE - The present invention provides a puncture needle set for combined spinal-epidural anesthesia comprising an epidural needle with a small guiding conduit on the pin and a groove on the outer wall and a spinal needle with a beaked tip. During anesthesia, first the epidural needle is punctured into the epidural space, then the epidural catheter is placed, afterwards the spinal needle is guided to enter into the groove on the needle peduncle by the small conduit on the pin of the epidural needle and slide into the epidural space, then let it go ahead deep into subarachnoid space. After medicine is injected, the spinal needle and the epidural needle are withdrawn in turn, at the same time the epidural catheter is left back. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240206 | Rapid Exchange Catheter With Tear Resistant Guidewire Shaft - A rapid exchange-type catheter for aspiration of embolic debris from a blood vessel includes an elongate aspiration tube and a relatively short guidewire tube mounted beside a distalmost portion of the aspiration tube. A proximal portion of the guidewire tube defines a strain relief segment. In one embodiment, the strain relief segment is formed detached from the aspiration tube. In another embodiment, the strain relief segment is minimally attached to the aspiration tube and becomes detached from the aspiration tube when a sufficient transverse force is applied to urge the guidewire tube away from the aspiration tube. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240207 | ADHESIVE TAPE FOR AN INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER - The present invention discloses an adhesive tape to secure an intravascular catheter to the skin of a patient at an intravascular site comprising: (a) a strip of tape having adhesive on all of one side except for portions at the ends, the strip of tape having a length of about 15 mm to about 300 mm and width of about 4 mm to about 30 mm; (b) two removable covers affixed near the ends of the adhesive side of the strip, wherein the removable covers are separated from each other by a centrally located portion of the strip of tape; and (c) a third removable cover affixed to the central portion of the adhesive side of the strip of tape. The subject invention further reveals a sterile intravascular starter kit, said kit being comprised of the adhesive tape for an intravascular catheter, a tourniquet, a gauze pad, an antiseptic skin preparation device, optionally a towel, and a clear occlusive dressing. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240208 | Microparticle delivery syringe and needle for placing particle suspensions and removing vehicle fluid - A syringe having two or more chambers having a needle defining two or more lumens for injecting a microparticle suspension into a desired space, the lumens being in fluid communication with respective chambers. One of the chambers has the microparticle suspension disposed therein while the other chamber is empty. The lumen in fluid communication with the empty chamber has a filter element disposed therein such that the suspension fluid may be withdrawn from the space into the empty chamber without withdrawing the microparticles. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240209 | Syringe Guard for Pre-Filled Medicament Vial - A device for expelling fluid from a pre-filled vial includes a hollow needle that is axially mounted on a syringe body. A guard, also mounted on the syringe body, is moveable between a first position wherein it is held to expose a distal portion of the needle and a second position wherein, after being released, it covers the distal portion. In operation, the vial is engaged in fluid communication with the needle, and it is then advanced on the syringe body. During this advancement, fluid is expelled from the vial through the needle, and the vial releases the guard for its movement from the first to the second position. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240210 | AUTO RETRACTABLE SYRINGE - An auto-retractable safety syringe comprising a syringe barrel ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090240211 | ADAPTER FOR AN INJECTION APPLIANCE - An adapter for use with an appliance for administering an injectable product, the adapter serving to create a product connection between a catheter and a product container that can be inserted into the appliance, and including a thread for screwing the adapter to the appliance, a stop for fixing the container in the longitudinal direction of the thread, an attachment piece to which the catheter may be connected, and a product channel that extends through the attachment piece and the thread. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240212 | FIXING DEVICE FOR INJECTION NEEDLES - A device for connecting an injection needle to an injection apparatus, wherein the device provides a plurality of possible points of contact in at least two planes, and wherein the points of contact have associated spring forces for acting generally perpendicularly on the injection apparatus. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240213 | SHAFT FOR OPERATING A BLOOD THROMBUS CAPTURING MEMBER, AND BLOOD THROMBUS CAPTURING CATHETER - A shaft for operating a blood thrombus capturing member ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090240214 | CATHETER WETTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention includes a system and method for wetting a catheter. The wetting system can include a catheter container, a fluid packet, and a catheter. The fluid packet and catheter container are adapted and configured to require opening the packet and moving the container to wet the catheter. The method includes opening the packet and moving the container to wet the catheter. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240215 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - In various embodiments, a drug-delivery device includes one or more reservoirs that may each contain a therapeutic agent for delivery to a patient. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240216 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH HEATING AND COOLING PROVISION - A method, and apparatus for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response generally comprises a foam pad for insertion substantially into a wound site, a heating, a cooling pad for application over the wound site, a wound drape or sealing enclosure of the foam pad, the heating, and cooling pad at wound site. The foam pad is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of the controlled acceleration or retardation of the body's inflammatory response. The heating, and cooling provision controls the local metabolic function as part of the inflammatory response. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240217 | NOVEL MICROFABRICATED INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS TO TREAT RECURRENT CORNEAL EROSION - In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device and method for treating recurrent corneal erosion. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of contacting an epithelium layer of a cornea with an array of glass micro-rods including a plurality of sharp features having a length that penetrates a Bowman's layer of the eye, wherein the plurality of sharp features of the array of glass micro-rods produces a plurality of punctures in the Bowman's layer of the eye that are of micro-scale or less. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method and device for drug delivery. In one embodiment, the device includes an array of glass micro-rods, wherein at least one glass micro-rod of the array of glass micro-rods includes a sharp feature opposite a base of the array of glass micro-rods, wherein the sharp feature includes a treated surface for delivering a chemical compound to the eye. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240218 | Wound Therapy System - A portable system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a surgical wound includes a wound dressing dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject and a portable subatmospheric pressure mechanism dimensioned to be carried or worn by the subject. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a housing having a control unit, a collection canister, and means for releasably connecting the housing and the canister. The collection canister collects exudates from the wound bed which has been removed under subatmospheric pressure supplied by the control unit. The connection means between the housing and the canister permits the removal of the canister for emptying thereof or replacement with a new collection canister. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240219 | One-piece colostomy pouch - Convexity of the abdomen, as with a parastomal hernia, can cause problems in fitting a pouch by the standard procedure of using the fingers of both hands to apply pressure over and around the adhesive wafer. The mismatch of the surfaces leads to the formation of folds and wrinkles which can cause leakage in service. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240220 | Compressed Substrates Configured to Deliver Active Agents - A compressed substrate having an altered upper surface is generally disclosed. The compressed substrate is configured to expand in the z-direction upon contact with a liquid to form an expanded substrate without substantially expanding in either the x-direction or the y-direction. The altered upper surface of the expanded substrate has an expanded surface area that is at least about 110% of the initial surface area of the compressed substrate. The compressed substrate is constructed from a compression molded web and includes an active agent. The compressed substrate can be included within the construction of an absorbent article to transfer the active agent to a wearer. The upper surface of a compressed substrate can be altered after formation of the compressed substrate. Alternatively, the upper surface of the compressed substrate can be altered during the compression process. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240221 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING VISIBLE INDICIA AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A multiple layer laminate and method of manufacturing the same having visible indicia for use in an absorbent article includes a first outer layer, a second outer layer, an elastomeric film interposed between said first outer layer and said second outer layer and a non-elastomeric appliqué having the indicia. The non-elastomeric appliqué is interposed between the elastomeric film and the first outer layer or between the elastomeric film and the second outer layer. The non-elastomeric appliqué is coupled to the elastomeric film in a stretched condition such that the non-elastomeric appliqué limits the retraction of the elastomeric film from the stretched condition in a location where the non-elastomeric appliqué is coupled to the elastomeric film, wherein the indicia is positioned to be visible through the first outer layer, the second outer layer or the first and the second outer layers. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240222 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - Multiple shape forming regions R1 each extending in a longitudinal direction of an absorbent article are formed in a top sheet in a cross direction. In each of the shape forming regions R1, a waveform including a top area T, a bottom area B, and a wall area between the top area T and the bottom area B is continuously formed in the longitudinal direction. The fiber density of the top sheet in the wall area W is set lower than the fiber density of the top sheet in the top area T or the bottom area B. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240223 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING LOTION COMPOSITION COMPRISING A COOLING AGENT - An absorbent article comprises a lotion composition comprising a particular cooling agent. In one embodiment, the cooling agent comprises a particular N-substituted p-menthane carboxamide material. In another embodiment, the cooling agent comprises a cooling material having an enthalpy of vaporization of at least 71 kJ/mol at 760 Torr. The absorbent articles comprising the particular cooling agents provide a cooling sensation to the skin of the wearer of the absorbent article. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240224 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A disposable absorbent article has a liquid permeable liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover for absorbing liquid body waste. A flow control layer is disposed between the liner and the absorbent body. The flow control layer is adapted to retard the flow of liquid body waste penetrating the liner toward the absorbent body. The flow control layer has a plurality of apertures for permitting at least some of the liquid body waste that passes through the liner to flow past the flow control layer toward the absorbent body without migrating laterally outward around lateral side edges of the flow control layer. | 2009-09-24 |
20090240225 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article that by sticking to the excretory part of the wearer without slippage of sanitary napkin, prevents any leakage of excrements, such as body fluid. The absorbent article is one comprising an absorbent article main body including at least surface sheet part ( | 2009-09-24 |