| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 600556000 | Sensitivity of skin to allergens or radiation | 26 |
| 20080214952 | Replaceable Cartridge for Allergy Testing System - A replaceable cartridge for use in a minimally invasive allergy testing system includes a microneedle array; encapsulated allergens, and packaging to hold the array in alignment with the allergens. A method of manufacturing a replaceable cartridge is disclosed. A formable layer is placed on a mold having cavities and vacuum lines coupled to the cavities. Heat is applied to the formable layer and a negative pressure is applied to the vacuum lines to wrap the cavities with the formable layer. The wrapped cavities are filled with allergens. The filled cavities are covered with a plastic cover to form an encapsulated allergen assembly. A removable seal is applied over the plastic cover. A microneedle array having a substrate and at least one microneedle is formed. An energy storage device is coupled to the substrate to form a microneedle array assembly. The encapsulated allergen assembly is coupled with the microneedle array assembly. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080269635 | Minimally Invasive Allergy Testing System - An allergy testing system includes encapsulated allergens, a microneedle array, and an activation system coupled to the microneedle array and the encapsulated allergens such that the encapsulated allergens are moved into contact with a subject as the microneedle array is moved from a resting position to a penetrating position. A method for determining a degree of reaction to one or more allergens by a patient in a minimally invasive manner is also disclosed. Penetration of one or more microneedles into a skin of the patient is caused. Each of the penetrations into the skin is exposed with an allergen from each of the one or more microneedles. One or more images are captured of each of the penetrations into the skin. Each of the captured images are analyzed to assess the degree of reaction to the specific allergen. Allergic reactivity data is output for at least one of the allergens. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090118638 | Device for Performing an Allergy Test - The invention concerns a device ( | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100022910 | RAPID ALLERGY TEST - A flexible and disposable allergen-containing patch is provided with markings transferable to the skin. The patch may also include piercing elements to become an all-in-one system. A reusable actuator enables a user with little training or experience to administer multiple test injections with the disposable patch. A scope allows magnified viewing of a test site after the skin test is provided, the scope incorporating the patch as a releasable component. An all-in-one applicator assembly that can be bent to fit a convex engagement surface of a rolling actuator is also provided. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100030100 | Microneedle Device For Diagnosis Of Allergy - There is provided an inexpensive microneedle device for diagnosis of an allergy, enabling one to perform a clear skin test with simple operation for a short period of time in the diagnosis of allergies. The microneedle device ( | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100100005 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE ALLERGY TESTING SYSTEM WITH COATED ALLERGENS - An allergy testing system has a microneedle array. The allergy testing system also has at least one coated allergen. The allergy testing system further has an activation system coupled to the microneedle array such that the at least one coated allergen is moved into contact with a subject as the microneedle array is moved from a resting position to a penetrating position. A method for determining a degree of reaction to one or more allergens by a patient in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. One or more allergen coated microneedles is caused to penetrate into a skin of the patient. One or more images of at least one of the penetrations into the skin are captured. At least one of the captured images are analyzed to assess the degree of reaction to a specific allergen. Allergic reactivity data is output for at least one of the allergens. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20110092844 | MICRO-INSULT TEST AND USE THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a method for testing human skin and other biological tissues, and the use thereof for testing the effects of ingredients and compositions on such tissues in vivo. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110118624 | Reuseable skin testing device - The present invention provides a device and method for skin testing. The device includes a handle assembly connected to a cylinder assembly having a first and second cylinder housing. Each cylinder housing is connected to at least one testing head assembly that includes a plurality of pins having a plurality of tips positionable against the skin and a socket assembly that is structured and operable to pivot the testing head to apply equal and even pressure to all the pins. Further, the method provides positioning the device tangent to the surface of the skin, and pivoting the testing head assembly horizontally to apply equal and even pressure to the pins. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110264003 | Epicutaneous Patch Test Chamber - A test chamber for epicutaneous patch test units is provided. The test chamber is formed of a multilayer material including at least one absorbent layer and at least one barrier layer. The test chamber is adapted to contain a liquid or petrolatum-based allergen. The absorbent layer absorbs the liquid or petrolatum-based allergen, while the barrier layer prevents the allergen from migrating out of the test chamber. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110270122 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE ALLERGY TESTING SYSTEM - An allergy testing system includes encapsulated allergens, a microneedle array, and an activation system coupled to the microneedle array and the encapsulated allergens such that the encapsulated allergens are moved into contact with a subject as the microneedle array is moved from a resting position to a penetrating position. A method for determining a degree of reaction to one or more allergens by a patient in a minimally invasive manner is also disclosed. Penetration of one or more microneedles into a skin of the patient is caused. Each of the penetrations into the skin is exposed with an allergen from each of the one or more microneedles. One or more images are captured of each of the penetrations into the skin. Each of the captured images are analyzed to assess the degree of reaction to the specific allergen. Allergic reactivity data is output for at least one of the allergens. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110282236 | TEST METHOD FOR ASSESSING IRRITATION OF SKIN - Test methods for assessing irritation of portions of skin and/or assessing inhibition and/or reduction of such irritation are provided. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110306898 | IBS Related Testing and Treatment - Methods and items useful at least therein are provided for IBS related testing and treatment. Disclosed is a patch useful in determining if one or more test materials can cause allergic contact dermatitis in a patient. A kit containing information on use and that may include such a patch and/or test material(s) is also disclosed. A method of IBS related testing including performing skin patch testing on a patient presenting IBS symptoms using at least one test material that can cause allergic contact dermatitis is provided. A method for the treatment of IBS which includes limiting the intake by a patient presenting IBS symptoms of at least one material that gives a positive skin patch test result in the patient is also disclosed. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120089048 | REDUCED-PAIN ALLERGY SKIN TEST DEVICE - An allergy skin test device is disclosed that causes less pain than commonly used devices that include multi-point sharp puncture heads. The allergy skin test device incorporates multiple dull pressure heads distributed amongst the sharp multi-point sharp puncture heads, each dull pressure head activating a neurological pain gate that reduces pain sensation typically caused by the neighboring multi-point head when it engages the skin. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120101406 | BIAXIAL TEST HEAD - The present invention provides a device for skin testing. The device includes a handle assembly connected to a cylinder assembly having two mutually parallel and spaced apart cylinder housings. Each cylinder housing connects to at least one testing head assembly that includes a plurality of pins having a plurality of tips positionable against the skin. Each head assembly has a collar and cooperating tip structured to pivot the testing head on two axes only and still apply even pressure to the pins. Each testing head readily inserts into the collar for usage and ejects promptly from the handle using a trigger mechanism. The cylinder housing construction minimizes accumulation of detritus therein. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120253224 | SKIN TEST IMAGE ANALYSIS APPARATUSES AND METHODS THEREOF - An apparatus and method for making an apparatus for skin testing includes a housing with an opening which defines a field of view of a skin testing region, an image sensing apparatus, an illumination apparatus, a binding apparatus, and an image processing controller. The image sensing apparatus is positioned with respect to the housing to capture images in the field of view provided by the opening. The illumination apparatus is positioned within the housing to direct light towards a portion of the field of view provided by the opening. The binding apparatus detachably secures the housing over the skin testing region and maintains a fixed distance between the image sensing apparatus and the skin testing region. The controller is configured to analyze test samples sites in each of the captured images from the image sensing apparatus and provide a skin test result for each of the test sample sites. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130138013 | ALLERGY TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF TESTING FOR ALLERGIES - An allergy testing system comprises a skin test device having a grip portion for holding the device. One or more legs extend from the grip, and each leg is oriented to interact with a well containing a potential allergen. Each leg has a test head, and each test head has a plurality of elongated spike members. The elongated spike members have a sharp end configured to receive the potential allergen from a well and to puncture a patient's skin. In addition, each test head has at least one touch activator. The touch activator is longer than the plurality of elongated spike members, such that during an allergy test, the touch activator comes into contact with the skin prior to the elongated spike members, causing the touch activators to activate nerve tissue that blocks transmission of pain, resulting in a reduction of pain and/or discomfort during testing. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130231583 | Methods and Compositions for Injection Delivery - The present invention discloses methods, devices and systems for intradermal delivery comprising injection delivery guide devices as described herein. An injection delivery guide device may comprise a carrier member and at least one indentation applicator. Such methods, devices and systems are useful in intradermal administration of solutions comprising active agents. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130245492 | Dispensing Device for Prefilled Syringe - A driver for engaging and dispensing fluid from a sealed, prefilled syringe is provided. The driver includes a body and a rotating actuator configured to engage a plunger of the prefilled syringe. The driver is configured such that rotation of the rotating actuator relative to the body imparts both rotational movement and axial movement to a plunger of the prefilled syringe resulting in ejection of fluid from the prefilled syringe. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130289440 | ALLERGY TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF TESTING FOR ALLERGIES - An allergy testing system comprises a skin test device having a grip portion for holding the device. One or more legs extend from the grip, and each leg is oriented to interact with a well containing a potential allergen. Each leg has a test head, and each test head has a plurality of elongated spike members. The elongated spike members have a sharp end configured to receive the potential allergen from a well and to puncture a patient's skin. In addition, each test head has at least one touch activator. The touch activator is longer than the plurality of elongated spike members, such that during an allergy test, the touch activator comes into contact with the skin prior to the elongated spike members, causing the touch activators to activate nerve tissue that blocks transmission of pain, resulting in a reduction of pain and/or discomfort during testing. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140276196 | System and Method for Allergy Testing - An allergy testing device is formed by a blister pack containing a series of collapsible chambers each associated with an allergen and a lancet. The allergy testing device may be placed adjacent to a patient's skin and actuated by applying pressure to the collapsible chambers to open the chambers and release the reagents contained therein. The lancets deliver the allergen to the skin. The allergy testing device may apply marking to the skin to allow accurate measurement of the allergy testing results. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140276197 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TREATMENT ENDPOINTS FOR ALLERGEN TESTING - A system, a method, and an apparatus are described herein for determining skin test sensitivities. A first skin test to evaluate a patient's skin reaction to one or more allergens may he performed. After measurements are taken of any reactions to the first skin test, a second skin test may be performed based on the results of the first skin test. Based on the results of the second test, an appropriate treatment endpoint for the patient may be determined. A computer-implemented method may be used for determining skin test sensitivities that may guide a user through one or more appropriate test selection and treatment endpoint determinations. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150025412 | ALLERGY TESTING SYSTEM, METHOD AND KIT - An allergy skin test kit includes a template having puncture site indicators and a computer-readable storage medium storing allergy test information that associates the puncture site indicators of the template with template locations or test substance indicators. A method of performing an allergy skin test includes providing a template having puncture site indicators. Allergy test information that associates the puncture site indicators of the template with template locations or test substances identifiers is obtained. Image data corresponding to a test area on the skin of a test subject obtained and image regions corresponding to the puncture site indicators of the template are identified. Test results corresponding to the image regions are determined based, at least in part, on the allergy test information. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150126898 | Fully Self-Contained Unit Dose Devices for Allergy Skin Testing - The present invention discloses a system for applying antigens or other diagnostic substances to the skin of a subject for allergy testing. The system is comprised of fully contained predetermined quantities of antigenic or other testing material contained in sealed unit doses that maintain sterility and provide for precise handling and administration. Each unit dose contains an internal mechanism. The mechanism provides for piercing the laminate and comprises an internal channel for fluid communication, and may have an abrasive protrusions at the tip for piercing or abrading the skin surface to aid in generating a diagnostic response. The unit dose or doses may be housed in devices that provide for administration of the test material to the subject wherein the applicator section may contain protrusions for piercing or abrading the skin of a subject. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150289794 | ALLERGY SKIN TEST APPLICATOR, AND RELATED TESTING TRAY, TESTING KIT AND TESTING METHOD - An allergy testing kit contains a plurality of allergy testing applicators, an allergy testing tray and a plurality of allergen bottles each containing an allergen. Each of the applicators contains an elongated handle, a plurality of arms extending from the elongated handle and disposed in an asymmetrical configuration, and a plurality of legs with tines extending from each of the arms. The allergy testing tray contains a main body having an underside and a top surface, a cover for locking with the main body and a plurality of reservoirs extending from the underside of the main body. The reservoirs each have a chamber with an opening extending from the top surface. The reservoirs are disposed in different groups and each group has an asymmetrical configuration matching that of the applicator. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150342514 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIPLE ALLERGEN TESTING - The testing apparatus includes a capsule | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160030114 | MEDICAL TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A medical testing apparatus and method of use for for penetrating a patient's tissue with an agent, the apparatus comprises an arcuate rail having spaced first and second sides supported by upper and lower arcuate surfaces and an arcuate handle having first and second ends extending from the upper surface of the arcuate rail. A plurality of tips extend substantially from and normally outward as the lower arcuate surface. The plurality of tips comprises alternating blunt tips and reed tips. | 02-04-2016 |
