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20130213603 | HEAT EXCHANGER BACKING PLATE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A backing plate for joining a heat removal device to a heat source. The backing plate can include a planar plate region having a first face and a second face opposite the first face. The backing plate can also include at least one boss projecting from the first face and having an opening therein for receiving a fastener. | 08-22-2013 |
20130299136 | VARIABLE-CONDUCTANCE HEAT TRANSFER DEVICE - A heat transfer device is provided for conducting heat from a heat source. The heat transfer device generally includes an evaporator for generating a vapor, a condenser in fluid communication with the evaporator, and a vapor flow restrictor interposed between the evaporator and the condenser, wherein the vapor flow restrictor can increase vapor pressure in at least a portion of the evaporator relative to vapor pressure in the condenser. | 11-14-2013 |
20140076517 | REINFORCED HEAT-TRANSFER DEVICE, HEAT-TRANSFER SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF REINFORCING A HEAT-TRANSFER DEVICE - A heat-transfer device and system for conducting heat from a heat source. The heat-transfer device can include an evaporator having one or more reinforcement elements occupying respective recesses defined in a body of the evaporator, wherein the reinforcement elements are more resistant to deformation under clamp load than the material of the evaporator body, while still having desirable heat conductivity. In some embodiments, the heat-transfer system includes a plurality of serially coupled evaporators for generating a respective vapor; at least one reinforcement element interposed between adjacent evaporators; and a condenser in fluid communication with the evaporator. | 03-20-2014 |
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20100056966 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSION TREATMENT OF A BODY PART - A device for compressive treatment of a body part comprises a compression member, adapted to at least partly encircle the body part, and an actuation unit, arranged to tighten the compression member to provide a compressive force to the body part. The actuation unit comprises an active material actuator. There is also disclosed a system comprising such a device and methods for its therapeutic, cosmetic and non-therapeutic use and operation. | 03-04-2010 |
20110066091 | ELECTRO ACTIVE COMPRESSION BANDAGE - The proposed device includes two segments adapted to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner. Each segment contains an electroactive-material-based actuator, which is adapted to receive an electrical control signal and in response thereto adjust the actuator's morphology, so as to cause the segment to apply a basic pressure profile to the body part. A pressure transition is adapted to redistribute the basic pressure profiles between the first and second segments. A control signal in respect of the first segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a first adjusted pressure profile to at least part of the second portion of the body part, and vice versa, a control signal in respect of the second segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a second adjusted pressure profile to at least a part of the first portion of the body part. | 03-17-2011 |
20120008880 | ISOLATION SYSTEM FOR A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - An isolation system for isolating a mobile computing device from an environment while retaining the functionality of the mobile computing device that includes at least one sheet and a sealable region. The sheet may include one or more layer to maintain functionality of the enclosed mobile computing device during use. The isolation system may include a sterilizable outer surface for rendering an enclosed mobile computing device usable in a surgical environment. The isolation system may include a pump and channels or valves to allow for fluid removal or addition to the interior of the isolation system. The sheet of the isolation system may further comprise microtextured inner layer so as to maintain functionality of the enclosed mobile computing device in an aqueous environment or in a soiled condition. | 01-12-2012 |
20130345610 | ELECTRO ACTIVE COMPRESSION BANDAGE - The proposed device includes two segments adapted to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner. Each segment contains an electroactive-material-based actuator, which is adapted to receive an electrical control signal and in response thereto adjust the actuator's morphology, so as to cause the segment to apply a basic pressure profile to the body part. A pressure transition is adapted to redistribute the basic pressure profiles between the first and second segments. A control signal in respect of the first segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a first adjusted pressure profile to at least part of the second portion of the body part, and vice versa, a control signal in respect of the second segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a second adjusted pressure profile to at least a part of the first portion of the body part. | 12-26-2013 |
20140081154 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING IMPLANTS, ORGANS, TRANSPLANTS, TISSUES, SYNTHETIC CONSTRUCTS, VASCULAR GRAFTS, AND THE LIKE - A system for monitoring a body includes a surgical implant configured for implantation within a body, a sensory module coupled to the surgical implant and configured for implantation into the body in conjunction with the surgical implant, and a communication module coupled to the surgical implant and configured for implantation into a body in conjunction with the surgical implant. The sensory module is configured to monitor characteristics of the surgical implant, surrounding tissue and/or adjacent tissue. The communication module is electrically coupled to the sensory module and is configured to communicate a signal derived from said characteristics to an external entity. | 03-20-2014 |
20140341419 | INTEGRATED LOUDSPEAKER ASSEMBLIES - An integrated loudspeaker assembly along with associated methods and systems for enhancing audio output from a consumer electronic device including such an integrated loudspeaker assembly are disclosed. More particularly an integrated loudspeaker assembly configured to utilize the enclosure of an associated consumer electronic device for back volume is disclosed. Methods and systems for optimizing the audio performance of a consumer electronic device with an integrated loudspeaker assembly are also disclosed. | 11-20-2014 |
20150025426 | ELECTRO ACTIVE COMPRESSION BANDAGE - The proposed device includes two segments adapted to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner. Each segment contains an electroactive-material-based actuator, which is adapted to receive an electrical control signal and in response thereto adjust the actuator's morphology, so as to cause the segment to apply a basic pressure profile to the body part. A pressure transition is adapted to redistribute the basic pressure profiles between the first and second segments. A control signal in respect of the first segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a first adjusted pressure profile to at least part of the second portion of the body part, and vice versa, a control signal in respect of the second segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a second adjusted pressure profile to at least a part of the first portion of the body part. | 01-22-2015 |
20150030165 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUDIO ENHANCEMENT OF A CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DEVICE - Systems and methods for enhancing the audio experience on a consumer electronic device are disclosed. More particularly systems and methods for optimizing the audio performance of individual consumer electronic devices as part of a manufacturing process and/or retail experience are disclosed. A system for enhancing the audio performance of a consumer electronic device including a parametrically configurable processing block is disclosed. | 01-29-2015 |
20150185592 | CAMERA HOUSINGS, CAMERA MODULES, AND MONITORING SYSTEMS - A camera housing including a self-cleaning function is disclosed. More particularly, a self-cleaning camera module including a fluid based cleaning system is disclosed. A self-cleaning camera module including a fluid based cleaning system for providing accurate imaging in an uncontrolled environment is disclosed. A monitoring system including one or more self-cleaning camera modules is disclosed. | 07-02-2015 |
20150201294 | NON-LINEAR CONTROL OF LOUDSPEAKERS - A nonlinear control system is disclosed. More particularly, a nonlinear control system including a controller, an audio system, and a model is disclosed. The controller is configured to accept one or more input signals, and one or more estimated states produced by the model to produce one or more control signals. The audio system includes one or more transducers configured to accept the control signals to produce a rendered audio stream there from. | 07-16-2015 |
20150304772 | CONTROL AND PROTECTION OF LOUDSPEAKERS - A nonlinear control system and a loudspeaker protection system. In particular, a nonlinear control system including a controller, an audio system, and a model is disclosed. The controller is configured to accept one or more input signals, and one or more estimated states produced by the model to produce one or more control signals. The audio system includes one or more transducers configured to accept the control signals to produce a rendered audio stream therefrom. An active loudspeaker with an integrated amplifier is disclosed. A loudspeaker protection system and a quality control system are disclosed. More particularly, a system for clamping the input to a loudspeaker dependent upon a bank of representative models is disclosed. | 10-22-2015 |
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20140275857 | METABOLIC AND CARDIOPULMONARY MONITOR - Systems and methods for monitoring and/or assessing metabolic and/or cardiopulmonary parameters of a subject are disclosed. Systems and methods for high speed monitoring of metabolic parameters of a subject in a substantially unrestricted setting are disclosed. Further disclosed are wearable systems and methods for substantially unobtrusive monitoring of a breath stream from a subject. Also disclosed are wearable systems and methods for real-time monitoring of the respiratory function and/or one or more disease states of a subject. Data systems to coordinate simultaneous monitoring of one or more metabolic and/or cardiopulmonary parameters of a plurality of subjects are also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20150173673 | CONTROLLED SYMPATHECTOMY AND MICRO-ABLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A catheter system for controlled sympathectomy procedures is disclosed. A catheter system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. | 06-25-2015 |
20150224326 | ENDOSCOPIC SYMPATHECTOMY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for controlled sympathectomy procedures is disclosed. A system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. An implantable device for monitoring and/or performing a neuromodulation procedure is disclosed. | 08-13-2015 |
20150289929 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR MONITORING AND TREATMENT OF TISSUES WITHIN AND/OR THROUGH A LUMEN WELL - A system for controlled sympathectomy procedures is disclosed. A system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. Systems and methods for accessing target tissues as part of a neuromodulation procedure from within a lumen are disclosed. | 10-15-2015 |
20150302241 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING THE OUTCOME OF A STATE OF A SUBJECT - Systems and methods for improving the health and wellbeing of subjects in an industrial setting are disclosed. The systems may include a camera arranged so as to observe one or more features of a subject, and a processor, coupled to the camera, the processor configured to analyze one or more images obtained therefrom, to extract one or more features from the image(s) of the subject, and to analyze one or more of the features, or sub features nested therein to predict an outcome of a state of the subject. In particular the system may be configured to generate a diagnostic signal (e.g. an outcome, fever, mastitis, virus, bacterial infection, rut, etc.) based upon the analysis. | 10-22-2015 |
20150320356 | ELASTOMERIC PARTICLE HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING SURFACE, A PRESSURE SENSOR COMPRISING SAID PARTICLES, A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID SENSOR AND A SENSOR SYSTEM COMPRISING SAID SENSORS - A compression treatment device includes a pressure sensor system. The pressure sensor system includes at least one sensor cluster positioned relative to a body part, wherein each sensor cluster includes a plurality of pressure sensor elements. Further, each sensor cluster includes at least one pressure sensor element or group of pressure sensor elements connected in parallel with another pressure sensor element or group of pressure sensor elements, and at least one pressure sensor element or group of pressure sensor elements connected in series with another pressure sensor element or group of pressure sensor elements. | 11-12-2015 |
20150335288 | MODULAR PHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING SYSTEMS, KITS, AND METHODS - Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including patches and corresponding modules for wirelessly monitoring physiologic and/or physical signals is disclosed. A service system for managing the collection of physiologic data from a customer is disclosed. An isolating patch for providing a barrier between a handheld monitoring device with a plurality of contact pads and a subject is disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
20150351690 | MODULAR PHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING SYSTEMS, KITS, AND METHODS - Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including patches and corresponding modules for wirelessly monitoring physiologic and/or physical signals is disclosed. A service system for managing the collection of physiologic data from a customer is disclosed. An isolating patch for providing a barrier between a handheld monitoring device with a plurality of contact pads and a subject is disclosed. | 12-10-2015 |
20160029960 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEUROLOGICAL TRAFFIC AND/OR RECEPTOR FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION AND/OR MODIFICATION - Systems and methods for controlled sympathectomy procedures for neuromodulation are disclosed. A system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. A guidewire including one or more sensors or electrodes for accessing and recording physiologic information from one or more anatomical sites within the parenchyma of an organ as part of a physiologic monitoring session, a diagnostic test, or a neuromodulation procedure is disclosed. A guidewire including one or more sensors and/or a means for energy delivery, for performing a neuromodulation procedure within a small vessel within a body is disclosed. | 02-04-2016 |
20160082179 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER AND/OR AUGMENTING ORGAN FUNCTION - Systems, methods and devices for controlled sympathectomy procedures for neuromodulation in the treatment of subjects having neoplastic conditions are disclosed. Systems, methods, and devices for interventionally treating a cancerous tumor and cancer related pain are disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082180 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING ORGAN AND/OR TUMOR GROWTH RATES, FUNCTION, AND/OR DEVELOPMENT - A system for controlled neuromodulation procedures is disclosed. A system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. Systems and methods for imaging, monitoring, stimulating, and/or ablating neurological structures coupled to one or more organs of the lower urinary tract (LUT) are disclosed. Such processes may be used to alter the hormonal secretions from one or more organs, to modulate the growth of an organ, alter the growth rate or rate of perineural invasion of a tumor, or the like. In particular such processes may be used to slow, halt and/or reverse the growth of a prostate gland or a prostate tumor. | 03-24-2016 |
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20130150685 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A SURGICAL SITE - A system and method for monitoring a surgical site within a body, including an elongate sensory subsystem adapted to be placed or implanted near to the surgical site including a sensor for collecting physiological data from the surgical site and a communication subsystem in communication with the elongate sensory subsystem. An elongate probe extending from the communication subsystem to the vicinity of the surgical site adapted to collect physiological data pertaining to the surgical site. A method for monitoring the surgical site to determine the early onset of complications is disclosed. A method for monitoring the integrity of an organ and in particular monitoring the integrity of an anastomosis is also disclosed. | 06-13-2013 |
20130296762 | SELF-SEALING DRESSING - A self-sealing dressing ( | 11-07-2013 |
20130304006 | WOUND EXUDATE MONITOR ACCESSORY - A stand-alone system for assessing wound exudates from the wound of a patient is described. The system contains functionality to detect, process and report various wound parameters. The system also may make treatment determinations based on these findings. The system may detect one or more physiological values of the wound exudates from the wound of the patient. The system may also compare detected physiological values to predetermined physiological values, in order to obtain a comparison result in real time. The system may include a processor ( | 11-14-2013 |
20140058344 | INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING WOUND EXUDATES - An integrated system for assessing wound exudates from the wound of a patient is described. The system may contain functionality to detect, process and report various wound parameters. The system also may make treatment determinations based on these findings. The system may detect one or more physiological values of the wound exudates from the wound of the patient. The system may means for comparing the one or more detected physiological values to predetermined physiological values in order to obtain a comparison result in real time. The system may include a processor | 02-27-2014 |
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20100074482 | Method for detecting bio signal features in the presence of noise - A computer-based method for detecting features in a digitally sampled biological (bio) signal includes the steps of applying a wavelet transform to the bio signal to generate a list of wavelet transform coefficients, ranking the coefficients according to value or frequency, and removing at least one low value or low frequency coefficient. The method further includes the steps of performing an inverse wavelet transform using the remaining coefficients to generate a reconstructed signal, and detecting feature locations using the reconstructed signal. | 03-25-2010 |
20100076329 | Method for reducing baseline drift in a biological signal - The present invention relates to a computer-based method for reducing or eliminating baseline drift from a biological (bio) signal. The method includes the steps of dividing the bio signal into a plurality of shorter signals having fixed time intervals, fitting a baseline function to a baseline of each of the shorter signals, and subtracting each baseline function from a corresponding shorter signal, resulting in a bio signal with a flat baseline. | 03-25-2010 |
20100076689 | Method for extracting waveform attributes from biological signals - A computer-based method for extracting waveform attributes from a biological (bio) signal includes the steps of receiving a raw waveform data corresponding to the bio signal, upon receiving a user-initiated signal, communicating the raw data to a first waveform analysis tool to obtain a first waveform attribute, and upon receiving the same user-initiated signal, communicating the raw data to a second waveform analysis tool to obtain a second waveform attribute. The first tool is different from the second tool and the first attribute is different from the second attribute. The method also includes outputting the first and second waveform attributes into a human-readable format. | 03-25-2010 |
20100076799 | System and method for using classification trees to predict rare events - Systems and methods are provided for predicting rare events, such as hospitalization events. A set of data records, each containing multiple attributes with one or more values (which may include an “unknown” value), may represent a root node of a decision tree. This root node may be partitioned based on one of the attributes, such that the concentration (e.g., “purity”) of a relevant outcome (e.g., the rare event) is increased in one node and decreased in another. This process may be repeated until a decision tree with sufficiently pure leaf nodes is created. This “purified” decision tree may then be used to predict one or more rare events. | 03-25-2010 |
20100082707 | Method and system for archiving biomedical data generated by a data collection device - A method for archiving biomedical data generated by a data collection device, includes the steps of automatically determining a data format in which the collection device is configured to store the biomedical data onto a computer-readable storage medium, based on the data format, extracting the biomedical data from the storage medium, and transmitting the extracted data to a database in which the extracted data is archived. | 04-01-2010 |
20100131434 | AUTOMATED PATIENT-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PRESENTING PATIENT-HEALTH DATA TO CLINICIANS, AND METHODS OF OPERATION THEREOR - An automated patient-management system for efficiently reporting patient information to clinicians, and a method of operation thereof is described. The system automatically collects and analyzes historic-physiologic data indicative of a patient's health from a myriad of sources. Based on the historic-physiologic data, the system automatically generates a health-risk score indicative of whether a patient will experience a serious-medical event in the near future (e.g., a predetermined time interval). The system uses a processing model that may rely on Hierarchical-Temporal Memory techniques and other models, for extracting and analyzing patient data. The system also generates an integrated synopsis of a patient's health condition, including the health-risk score. The synopsis is then presented (served) to a clinician in an organized, simplified, and effective manner via a client-side user interface. The synopsis enables a physician to proficiently grasp the patient's most critical health parameters in a short period of time. | 05-27-2010 |