Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080208077 | Device, System and Method for In-Vivo Sampling - A device, system and method for in-vivo sampling. An in-vivo device and method for use thereof may include a sampling chamber and a gating mechanism. The sampling chamber may store a sample of a body lumen substance, and the gate may close and open an opening of the sampling chamber. | 08-28-2008 |
20080214916 | Fluid Delivery With In Vivo Electrochemical Analyte Sensing - One or more therapeutic fluids, such as for example insulin can be delivered to a body. In addition or alternatively, the concentrations of one or more analytes can be measured in vivo. A feedback process can be used to regulate levels of the one or more analytes based on the measurements via delivery of the one or more therapeutic fluids. Related systems, apparatus, methods, and/or articles are also described. | 09-04-2008 |
20080215035 | Systems, devices and methods for sustained delivery of a therapeutic fluid - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, systems and methods for delivering therapeutic fluid (e.g., insulin) into the body, including a skin adherable cradle, for retaining a therapeutic fluid dispenser for delivering a therapeutic fluid to a user. | 09-04-2008 |
20080234630 | Disposable Dispenser for Patient Infusion - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and systems associated with a disposable dispenser ( | 09-25-2008 |
20080269575 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Bodily Analytes - The present invention relates mainly to a method and apparatus for monitoring bodily analytes, such as glucose, by use of an analyzer ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080294023 | Device, System, and Method for In-Vivo Analysis - A device, system and method for in-vivo analysis. An autonomous in-vivo device may include a magnet to detain at least a portion of a sample collected from a body lumen; a sensor to sense a property of the detained sample portion; and a transmitter to transmit data of the sensed property. | 11-27-2008 |
20090076370 | System and method for determining in vivo body lumen conditions - Provided are a system and method for in vivo and in situ detection of body lumen conditions. The system comprises at least one interaction chamber for containing an endo-luminal sample, the interaction chamber comprising at least one indicator; at least one light source for illuminating the interaction chamber; and at least one optical detector for detecting in vivo optical changes occurring in the interaction chamber. The reaction between the indicator and sample may result in an optical change, which is detected and possibly imaged by the optical detector. | 03-19-2009 |
20090097025 | Miniscule-Size Photo-Spectrometer Units - Device and method for implementing a photo-spectrometer unit, PSU ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090135250 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AN IMAGE STREAM - A system and method may display an image stream, where an original image stream may be divided into two or more subset images streams, each subset image stream being displayed simultaneously or substantially simultaneously. The images may be displayed fused. The images may be collected from an ingestible capsule traversing the GI tract. | 05-28-2009 |
20090281389 | Device, system, and method for adaptive imaging - Device, system and method for adaptive imaging and adaptive in-vivo imaging. For example, an in-vivo imaging device may include a lens and a modifier to modify a physical property or an optical property of said lens. | 11-12-2009 |
20100217105 | Insertion device and method for inserting a subcutaneously insertable element into body - An insertion device ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100217230 | Systems, Devices and Methods for Fluid/Drug Delivery - Fluid delivery systems, methods and devices for delivering a therapeutic fluid to the body of the patient are disclosed. A fluid delivery device for delivering fluid to the body of the patient includes a housing having an upper wall and a lower wall, wherein the upper wall includes an upper opening and the lower wall includes a lower opening, a well-arrangement mechanism configured to be disposed inside the housing and between the upper wall and the lower wall and including a tubular member having a bore, wherein the bore is configured to be disposed between the upper opening and the lower opening, and a penetrating cartridge for delivery of therapeutic fluid to the body of the patient, wherein the penetrating cartridge is configured to engage the bore following its insertion through the upper opening and the lower opening, wherein therapeutic fluid is configured to be delivered through the tubular member into the penetrating cartridge into the body of the patient when the penetrating cartridge engages the bore. | 08-26-2010 |
20100241086 | Flluid deliver system with electrochemical sensing of analyte concentration levels - A system and a method for delivering fluid to and sensing analyte levels in the body of the patient are disclosed. The system includes a dispensing apparatus configured to infuse fluid into the body of the patient and a sensing apparatus configured to be in communication with the dispensing apparatus and further configured to detect a level of analyte concentration in the body of the patient upon diffusion of the analyte into the fluid to be dispensed by the dispensing apparatus. | 09-23-2010 |
20100292651 | DEVICE FOR DRUG DELIVERY - Disclosed is an ambulatory therapeutic fluid delivery device ( | 11-18-2010 |
20100298764 | Fluid delivery system with optical sensing of analyte concentration levels - A system for continuous monitoring of body analytes and controlling delivery of fluids to a body of a user. The system includes a sensing apparatus configured to detect concentration level of analyte in the body of the user using optical means and a dispensing apparatus configured to infuse fluid into the body of the user based on the detected concentration level of analyte. | 11-25-2010 |
20110130658 | ULTRASONIC CAPSULE - A system and method are described for the purpose of performing non invasive examination of the colon. The proposed method is based on an ingestible capsule incorporating ultrasonic transducer elements, control circuit and an external wireless power supply and data recorder. The recorded ultrasonic data is later processed and a virtual image of the lumen is generated for diagnostic purpose. The proposed method will not require prep and thus will be more patient friendly. | 06-02-2011 |
20110172594 | Method and System for Detecting an Occlusion in a Tube - Systems and methods for detecting an occlusion in a fluid delivery device are disclosed. The system includes a fluid delivery tube, an occlusion detection sensor configured to be coupled to the fluid delivery tube and further configured to detect occlusion within the fluid delivery tube. The fluid delivery tube includes an occlusion detection portion. The occlusion detection sensor is further configured to detect alteration of a shape of the occlusion detection portion when at least one condition occurs within the fluid delivery tube. | 07-14-2011 |
20110172603 | Systems and methods for sustained medical infusion and devices related thereto - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and devices for sustained medical infusion with controlled rate injection of a fluid into a body. Such a system may include a first separate reusable unit, a second separate depletable unit a third separate disposable unit having a cannula, and may include a fourth separate remote control unit. Emission of appropriate instructions from the fourth unit, when the first unit, the second unit, and the third unit are coupled together in associative operation and disposed on the skin, power is supplied to an engine for generating motion to a fluid transfer system, and when the cannula is inserted in the body, fluid is transferred from the reservoir to the body, via the tube and the cannula. | 07-14-2011 |
20120038762 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AN IMAGE STREAM - A system and method may display an image stream, where an original image stream may be divided into two or more subset images streams, each subset image stream being displayed simultaneously or substantially simultaneously. The images may be displayed fused. The images may be collected from an ingestible capsule traversing the GI tract. | 02-16-2012 |
20120086781 | 3D Vision On A Chip - A 3D camera for determining distances to regions in a scene wherein gating or modulating apparatus for the 3D camera is incorporated on a photosurface of the camera on which light detectors of the camera are also situated. Each pixel in the photosurface may include its own pixel circuit for gating the pixel on or off or for modulating the sensitivity of the pixel to incident light. The circuit may comprise at least one amplifier inside the pixel, at least one feedback capacitor separate from the light sensitive element and connected between the input and output of each of the at least one amplifier, and at least one controllable connection through which current flows from the light sensitive element into the input of the at least one amplifier. The 3D camera may further include a light source and a controller. | 04-12-2012 |
20120197197 | DISPOSABLE DISPENSER FOR PATIENT INFUSION - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and systems associated with a disposable dispenser ( | 08-02-2012 |
20130014761 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE HAVING ONE OR MORE BLOCKING ELEMENTS, BLOCKING ELEMENTS, AND A METHOD OF USING BLOCKING ELEMENTS - An endotracheal device that comprises an endotracheal tube sized and shaped for being disposed within the trachea so that at least a distal segment thereof being placed in the windpipe lumen of a patient and at least one self expending element disposed around a peripheral surface of the endotracheal tube and having a first thickness in a compressed state and a second thickness in an expanded state, the at least one self expending element switching from the compressed state to the expanded state when absorbing moisture. The first thickness is thinner than the second thickness. | 01-17-2013 |
20130172672 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ANCHORING AND OPERATION OF IN-VIVO MEDICAL DEVICES - In-vivo medical devices, systems and methods of operating such devices include a permanent magnetic assembly interacting with external magnetic fields for magnetically maneuvering said device to a desired location along a patient's GI tract, and anchoring said devices to the desired location for a period of time. The in-vivo medical device includes illumination sources, an optical system, and an image sensor for imaging the GI tract and thus assisting in locating the desired location. Some in-vivo medical devices include a concave window, which enables better imaging of small areas along the tissue. Furthermore, in-vivo devices with a concave window enable carrying operating tools without damaging the tissue of the GI tract, since prior to operation, the tools protrude from the concave window but remain behind the ends of the edges of the concave window. | 07-04-2013 |
20130178735 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING IMAGES FROM WITHIN A TISSUE - Systems and methods for imaging within depth layers of a tissue include illuminating light rays at different changing wavelengths (frequencies), collimating illuminated light rays using a collimator, and splitting light rays using a beam splitter, such that some of the light rays are directed towards a reference mirror and some of the rays are directed towards the tissue. The systems and methods further include reflecting light rays from the reference mirror towards the imager, filtering out non-collimated light rays reflected off the tissue by using a telecentric optical system, and reflecting collimated light rays reflected off the tissue towards the imager, thus creating an image of an interference pattern based on collimated light rays reflected off the tissue and off the reference mirror. The method may further include creating full 2D images from the interference pattern for each depth layer of the tissue using Fast Fourier transform. | 07-11-2013 |
20130218149 | CRYO-THERAPY SPRAY DEVICE - A device for cryotherapy treatment of gastrointestinal lesions includes a cooling member that may be attached to a first tube for pressurizing cryogenic fluid through the tube and into the cooling member through nozzles located at the distal end of the first tube. A second tube may be attached to the cooling member for evacuating the cryogenic fluid from within the cooling member, following the fluid's expansion once it exits the first tube. The cryotherapy device may be attached to an endoscope such that the first tube may be passed through the endoscope's working channel, while the second tube may be passed along the endoscope's circumference. The cryotherapy device may further comprise securing means attached to the first tube, for securing the first tube to the endoscope's working channel, thus preventing free rotation of the cryotherapy device within the endoscope, relative to the rotation of the endoscope. In addition, the securing means assist in maintaining a constant and known location of the nozzles relative to the distal end of the endoscope. | 08-22-2013 |
20130258083 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR IN-VIVO IMAGING - The present invention provides a system and method for obtaining in vivo images. The system contains an imaging system and a transmitter for transmitting signals from a camera to a receiving system located outside a patient. | 10-03-2013 |
20130281928 | DEVICE FOR DRUG DELIVERY - Disclosed is an ambulatory therapeutic fluid delivery device. The device includes at least one housing connectable to a cannula, the at least one housing retaining a reservoir to hold the therapeutic fluid. The device also includes a mechanically powered pumping mechanism to cause delivery of at least some of the fluid from the reservoir, and a power-transfer mechanism to transfer manually-delivered power provided by a user to mechanically actuate the pumping mechanism. | 10-24-2013 |
20130296738 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IN VIVO CYTOLOGY ACQUISITION - A device, system and method for cytology acquisition which may be performed with a swallowable in vivo device, specifically with a swallowable endoscopy capsule. The swallowable capsule may comprise a rotatable drum, a brush attached onto the drum for brushing against a tissue and acquiring cytology, and a porthole through which the brush may be in contact with the tissue. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304446 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC NAVIGATION OF A CAPSULE BASED ON IMAGE STREAM CAPTURED IN-VIVO - A system and method for automatically navigating an in vivo imaging capsule in a body lumen. The system comprises an imaging capsule including an imager, optional pressure sensor for producing data of forces acting on the imaging capsule in vivo, and a transmitter to transmit image, positioning and pressure data from the capsule to an external unit. A positioning system for providing current position data of the capsule in vivo may be included in the capsule and/or external to it. External magnets may generate a magnetic field to scan a body lumen by causing a predetermined motion pattern of the imaging capsule within a region proximate to its current position, and generate a driving force to propel the imaging capsule according to a calculated target direction vector. A processor may calculate a target direction vector for propelling the imaging capsule based, on unique patterns identifiable in one or more images. | 11-14-2013 |
20130310801 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FLUID/DRUG DELIVERY - Fluid delivery systems, methods and devices for delivering a therapeutic fluid to the body of the patient are disclosed. A fluid delivery device for delivering fluid to the body of the patient includes a housing having an upper wall, a lower wall, and an opening. The device includes a well-arrangement mechanism disposed inside the housing. The well-arrangement mechanism includes a tubular member having a bore disposed between the wall openings. The device also includes a penetrating cartridge for delivery of therapeutic fluid to the body of the patient. The cartridge is configured to engage the bore following its insertion through the opening such that the therapeutic fluid can be delivered through the tubular member into the penetrating cartridge, and into the body of the patient, when the penetrating cartridge engages the bore. | 11-21-2013 |
20130317357 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING LOCATION AND ORIENTATION OF A DEVICE IN-VIVO - A system and method for determining location and orientation of an in-vivo device, with respect to an external system in which the device is located include a frame with external magnets attached thereon. An in-vivo device is inserted into the patient's body, which is placed within the system, and the external magnets apply magnetic forces on the in-vivo device. A radio beacon transmitter is attached to the frame for transmitting a radio pulse. The in-vivo device includes an ultrasonic transmitter for transmitting an ultrasonic signal, which is triggered by the radio pulse. At least three transponders are placed on the patient's body, each transponder sending a first acoustic signal triggered by the radio pulse, and each sending a second acoustic signal triggered by the device's ultrasonic signal. At least three sonic detectors are located on the frame for detecting each of the transponders' first and second sonic signals, and a processor measures time of detection of the transponders' signals and thus calculates location of the device in frame coordinates, and in body coordinates. | 11-28-2013 |
20140058318 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUSTAINED MEDICAL INFUSION AND DEVICES RELATED THERETO - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and devices for sustained medical infusion with controlled rate injection of a fluid into a body. Such a system may include a first separate reusable unit, a second separate depletable unit a third separate disposable unit having a cannula, and may include a fourth separate remote control unit. Emission of appropriate instructions from the fourth unit, when the first unit, the second unit, and the third unit are coupled together in associative operation and disposed on the skin, power is supplied to an engine for generating motion to a fluid transfer system, and when the cannula is inserted in the body, fluid is transferred from the reservoir to the body, via the tube and the cannula. | 02-27-2014 |
20140094746 | Fluid Delivery System With Electrochemical Sensing Of Analyte Concentration Levels - A system and a method for delivering fluid to and sensing analyte levels in the body of the patient are disclosed. The system includes a dispensing apparatus configured to infuse fluid into the body of the patient and a sensing apparatus configured to be in communication with the dispensing apparatus and further configured to detect a level of analyte concentration in the body of the patient. | 04-03-2014 |
20140296666 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IN-VIVO DETECTION OF BLEEDING IN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT - In-vivo devices, systems and methods for the detection of blood within in-vivo bodily fluids. The methods include irradiating in-vivo fluids passing through a gap in a housing of an in-vivo device introduced to the GI tract of a subject with a plurality of illumination sources positioned on a first side of a gap; detecting with at least one light detector positioned on the opposite side of the gap and facing the illumination sources, light irradiated by the illumination sources; transmitting a plurality of values representing the light detected over time; converting these values to blood concentration values over time, and comparing the blood concentration values to a predetermined threshold value. Based on the comparison, the method includes determining the type of bleeding profile, such that if a plurality of blood concentration values measured consecutively is above the threshold value, the bleeding profile indicates bleeding. | 10-02-2014 |
20140330076 | POSTPYLORIC FEEDING DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USING THEREOF - A feeding tube device for postpyloric feeding that comprises a bendable feeding tube having a proximal end, a central portion and, and a distal end and a delivery lumen therealong for conducting a digestible substance therethrough, an imaging unit having an image sensor mounted on a tip of the distal end to image an imaging space thereinfront, and a tilting mechanism for tilting the distal end in relation to the central portion. The distal end has at least one lateral tilt and feeding opening therealong for delivering the digestible substance therethrough, the at least one lateral tilt and feeding opening are laid out so that when the tilting mechanism tilts the distal end the at least one lateral tilt and feeding opening narrows. | 11-06-2014 |