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| 20100004552 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF BREATH FREQUENCY - The present invention provides a method for determining the respiratory rate of a patient comprising the steps of determining at least two time dependent respiratory signals by at least two different methods as well as a determining of a respiratory rate on the basis of the at least two time dependent respiratory signals. In this connection, the resulting respective instantaneous respiratory rates f | 01-07-2010 |
| 20130033697 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A CONCENTRATION OF A CONSTITUENT OF BLOOD IN A HOSE LINE - A device for determining the concentration of a constituent of blood in a hose line, in particular in the hose line of an extracorporeal blood circuit of an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus, includes a clamping unit having an actuation mechanism configured to apply a clamping force such that first and second receiving elements are moved towards one another from a first position releasing the hose line into a second position clamping the hose line, in which the drive of the actuation mechanism takes place with an electric motor, and a monitoring unit configured to detect a hose line inserted into the receiving elements. A method for detecting a hose line in a clamping unit of a device for determining the concentration of a blood constituent in the hose line is also described. Automation of the measurement of the blood parameters is thus possible. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130090540 | DEVICE FOR CLAMPING A HOSE LINE FOR DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF A BLOOD CONSTITUENT - A device for clamping a hose line for determining the concentration of a constituent of blood in a hose line, in particular in the hose line of an extracorporeal blood circuit of an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus, includes a clamping unit with two receiving elements and an electric motor-driven actuation mechanism. Actuation mechanism is constituted such that, when a clamping force is applied, the first and second receiving element can be moved from a position releasing the hose line into a position clamping the hose line. Moreover, the device comprises an unlocking mechanism which is constituted such that, by actuating an unlocking element, the actuation mechanism in the position clamping the hose line can be decoupled from electromotive drive. Unlocking mechanism makes it possible for the receiving elements to be transferred easily and rapidly by hand from the position clamping the hose line into the position releasing the hose line. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130144139 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A BLOOD CONSTITUENT - A method and device for determining the concentration of blood constituents, in particular haemoglobin, in a hose line of an extracorporeal blood circuit of an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus, and an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus with a device for determining the concentration of a blood constituent, are based on the correction of the influence of the blood flow rate of the blood flowing through the hose line on the determination of the concentration of the blood constituent. The device comprises a computing and evaluation unit configured such that a correction factor is ascertained for the influence of the blood flow rate on the determination of the concentration of the blood constituent. The concentration of the blood constituent is then determined based on a relationship describing the dependence of the concentration of the blood constituent on the intensity of the decoupled electromagnetic radiation, taking account of the correction factor. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130345623 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CREATION AND DISPLAY OF GRAPHIC CODING SPECIFIC FOR MEDICAL DEVICES AND MEDICAL TREATMENTS - The present invention relates to the field of information display and forwarding with medical machines, in particular display and forwarding of information pertaining to the medical machine such as treatment information, equipment information and software codes. The invention is based on the problem of providing the patient with information about his/her treatment in a simple and convenient manner and/or providing the operator or service personnel of the medical machine information pertaining to the equipment of the medical machine and/or its software options in a simple and convenient manner. A method and a device in which characteristic graphic codes are generated and displayed and which can be input and decoded by a portable device are proposed for this purpose. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140121845 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING, DISPLAY OF INFORMATION AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL FLUID MANAGEMENT MACHINES - The invention is in the field of medical fluid management machines, in particular dialysis machines. The invention is based on the problem of expanding the input and output devices of medical fluid management machines and creating alternative possibilities for monitoring medical fluid management machines or treatments performed using such machines. In accordance with the teaching disclosed, this problem is solved by the fact that mobile computers such as tablet PCs or smartphones can be connected mechanically to the medical fluid management machines, and there is a data transmission between the medical fluid management machine and the mobile communication device or mobile computer leading to the display of information pertaining to the medical fluid management machine or a treatment performed using this device on the display unit of the mobile communication device or the mobile computer. In addition, it is proposed that sensors of the mobile computer should be used for monitoring and/or controlling the medical fluid management machine or a treatment performed using the same. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20150343134 | HEMODIAFILTRATION METHOD - The invention relates to a device for hemodiafiltration with an extracorporeal circulation ( | 12-03-2015 |
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| 20130085540 | Antenna Providing Variable Communication with an Implant - A device may include a primary antenna configured to be located external to a subject and at least one processor in electrical communication with the primary antenna. The at least one processor may be configured to cause transmission of a primary signal from the primary antenna to an implantable device, wherein the implantable device includes at least one pair of modulation electrodes. The at least one processor may be further configured to adjust one or more characteristics of the primary signal to generate a sub-modulation control signal adapted so as not to cause a neuromuscular modulation inducing current at the at least one pair of modulation electrodes when received by the implantable device and to generate a modulation control signal adapted so as to cause a neuromuscular modulation inducing current at the at least one pair of modulation electrodes when received by the implantable device. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130085543 | Apparatus and Method for Extending Implant Life Using a Dual Power Scheme - A device according to some embodiments may include a housing configured for location external to a body of a subject. The device may also include at least one processor associated with the housing and configured for electrical communication with a power source, and an antenna associated with the at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to communicate with an implant circuit located within the body of the subject, cause the implant circuit to receive power in a first power mode and in a second power mode, wherein a first level of power delivered in the first power mode is less than a second level of power delivered in the second power mode, and wherein during a therapy period, power delivery in the first mode occurs over a total time that is greater than about 50% of the therapy period. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20140100635 | Apparatus and Method for Extending Implant Life Using a Dual Power Scheme - A device according to some embodiments may include a housing configured for location external to a body of a subject. The device may also include at least one processor associated with the housing and configured for electrical communication with a power source, and an antenna associated with the at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to communicate with an implant circuit located within the body of the subject, cause the implant circuit to receive power in a first power mode and in a second power mode, wherein a first level of power delivered in the first power mode is less than a second level of power delivered in the second power mode, and wherein during a therapy period, power delivery in the first mode occurs over a total time that is greater than about 50% of the therapy period. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140100636 | Antenna Providing Variable Communication With An Implant - A device may include a primary antenna configured to be located external to a subject and at least one processor in electrical communication with the primary antenna. The at least one processor may be configured to cause transmission of a primary signal from the primary antenna to an implantable device, wherein the implantable device includes at least one pair of modulation electrodes. The at least one processor may be further configured to adjust one or more characteristics of the primary signal to generate a sub-modulation control signal adapted so as not to cause a neuromuscular modulation inducing current at the at least one pair of modulation electrodes when received by the implantable device and to generate a modulation control signal adapted so as to cause a neuromuscular modulation inducing current at the at least one pair of modulation electrodes when received by the implantable device. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140207209 | Apparatus and Method to Control an Implant - A device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a housing configured to retain a battery, a primary antenna associated with the housing, and at least one processor in electrical communication with the battery and the primary antenna. In some embodiments, the at least one processor may be configured to cause transmission of a primary signal from the primary antenna to an implantable device during a treatment session of at least three hours in duration, wherein the primary signal is generated using power supplied by the battery and includes a pulse train, the pulse train including a plurality of modulation pulses. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140358189 | Device and Method for Snoring Detection and Control - A device for the treatment of snoring is provided. The device may include a flexible substrate configured for removable attachment to a subject's skin, a primary antenna disposed on the flexible substrate, an interface configured to receive a feedback signal that varies based upon a breathing pattern of the subject; and at least one processing device. The processing device may be configured to analyze the feedback signal and determine whether the subject is snoring based on the analysis of the feedback signal, and if snoring is detected, cause a hypoglossal nerve modulation control signal to be applied to the primary antenna in order to wirelessly transmit the hypoglossal nerve modulation control signal to a secondary antenna associated with an implant unit configured for location in a body of the subject. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140371821 | Residual Signal Feedback-Based Control of an Implant - A wireless feedback device for monitoring an implant unit configured for location in a body of a subject is provided. The device may include a flexible substrate configured for removable attachment to the subject's skin, a primary antenna disposed on the flexible substrate, an interface configured to receive from the primary antenna a feedback signal based on wireless interaction with a secondary antenna associated with an implant unit configured to be located in the body of the subject, and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device may be configured detect a feedback signal on the primary antenna after cessation of a transmission to the secondary antenna, analyze the feedback signal to determine information relating to a function of the implant unit, and cause at least one response based on the analysis of the feedback signal. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150202442 | Antenna Providing Variable Communication With an Implant - A device may include a primary antenna configured to be located external to a subject and at least one processor in electrical communication with the primary antenna. The at least one processor may be configured to cause transmission of a primary signal from the primary antenna to an implantable device, wherein the implantable device includes at least one pair of modulation electrodes. The at least one processor may be further configured to adjust one or more characteristics of the primary signal to generate a sub-modulation control signal adapted so as not to cause a neuromuscular modulation inducing current at the at least one pair of modulation electrodes when received by the implantable device and to generate a modulation control signal adapted so as to cause a neuromuscular modulation inducing current at the at least one pair of modulation electrodes when received by the implantable device. | 07-23-2015 |
