| 01st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 61 |
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| 20130006010 | Cosmetic Compositions Comprising Esters Based on 2-Propylheptanol - The invention relates to the use of esters of 2-propylheptanol with benzoic acid and/or benzoic acid derivatives in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations. The compounds are distinguished by their particularly light sensory impression. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006011 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING NON-ALLERGIC PROPOLIS - The present disclosure relates to a process for pre-treating raw | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006012 | METHODS OF REFINING NATURAL OILS, AND METHODS OF PRODUCING FUEL COMPOSITIONS - A method of refining a natural oil includes: (a) providing a feedstock that includes a natural oil; (b) reacting the feedstock in the presence of a metathesis catalyst to form a metathesized product that includes olefins and esters; (c) passivating residual metathesis catalyst with an agent selected from the group consisting of (i) a salt and/or an ester of a phosphorous oxo acid, (ii) a derivative of the phosphorous oxo acid in which at least one P—H bond has been replaced by a P—C bond, (iii) a salt and/or an ester of the derivative, and (iv) combinations thereof; (d) separating the olefins in the metathesized product from the esters in the metathesized product; and (e) transesterifying the esters in the presence of an alcohol to form a transesterified product and/or hydrogenating the olefins to form a fully or partially saturated hydrogenated product. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006013 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POLYISOCYANATES - The invention provides a multistage process for continuously preparing organic polyisocyanates, preferably diisocyanates, more preferably aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diisocyanates, by reaction of the corresponding organic polyamines with carbonic acid derivatives and alcohols into monomeric polyurethanes of low molecular mass, and the dissociation of said polyurethanes. The invention further provides an associated preparation process in which at certain reaction stages the polyisocyanates prepared and unutilizable residues are removed and reusable by-products and intermediates are recycled to preliminary stages. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006014 | Preparation of Methionine or Selenomethionine from Homoserine via a Lactone Intermediate - Provided herein are processes for the production of methionine or selenomethionine from homoserine. In particular, the processes proceed via the production of lactone intermediates. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006015 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING FORMIC ACID - A process for preparing formic acid by hydrogenation of carbon dioxide in the presence of a tertiary amine (I) and a catalyst at a pressure of from 0.2 to 30 MPa abs and a temperature of from 20 to 200° C., wherein the catalyst is a heterogeneous catalyst comprising gold. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006016 | BETA-HYDROXYALKYLAMIDES, METHOD FOR THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to novel β-hydroxyalkylamides, to a method for their production and to the use thereof. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006017 | NOVEL DIAMINE COMPOUND AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a novel diamine compound represented by formula (1) below. A in formula (1) denotes an optionally-substituted divalent aliphatic group (having a carbon number of 10 or less) or an optionally-substituted divalent aromatic group (having the number of rings of 4 or less), for example. The diamine compound of the present invention can be used as a raw material or a crosslinking agent for polyamide, polyimide, polyurethane, epoxy resin, etc. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006018 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF AROMATIC NITRO COMPOUND INTO AMINES - A process for hydrogenating an aromatic nitro compound according to the invention comprises
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| 20130006019 | SPINEL STRUCTURED CATALYST FOR ALDEHYDE PRODUCTION - The present invention refers to a catalyst for aldehyde production, in particular formaldehyde or acetaldehyde production, through selective oxidation of alkanol, especially methanol or ethanol, with oxygen, said catalyst having a spinel structure. The catalyst typically comprises a Fe | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006020 | ALCOHOL PRODUCTION METHOD BY REDUCING ESTER OR LACTONE WITH HYDROGEN - Provided is an alcohol production method comprising the step of reducing an ester or a lactone with hydrogen to produce a corresponding alcohol without addition of a base compound by using, as a catalyst, a ruthenium complex represented by the following general formula (1): | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006021 | METHOD FOR ISOMERIZING OLEFINICALLY UNSATURATED ALCOHOLS - A process for isomerizing olefinically unsaturated alcohols over supported noble metal catalysts with a support based on carbon in an oxygenous atmosphere. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006022 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FLUORINE-CONTAINING ALKANE - The present invention provides a method for producing a fluorine-containing alkane, which comprises reacting at least one fluorine-containing compound selected from the group consisting of chlorine-containing fluoroalkanes and fluorine-containing alkenes with hydrogen gas in the presence of catalysts, wherein two or more catalysts having different catalytic activities are used, and the fluorine-containing compound and hydrogen gas, which are starting materials, are sequentially brought into contact with the catalysts in the order of the catalyst having a lower catalytic activity followed by the catalyst having a higher catalytic activity. According to the present invention, in the method for producing a fluorine-containing alkane by using chlorine-containing fluoroalkane or fluorine-containing alkene as a starting material, and subjection it to a reduction reaction or a hydrogen addition reaction, the objective fluorine-containing alkane can be produced with high productivity. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006023 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING GROUNDWATER - A method and apparatus for removing fluorinated hydrocarbons and/or perchlorate species from groundwater which can utilize ion exchange media comprising a hydrophobic polymeric matrix. Fluorinated hydrocarbons can be reduced to a parts per trillion level and perchlorate to a low parts per billion level, rendering the groundwater suitable for consumption as drinking water under regulatory standards. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006024 | Processes and Systems for Fractionation of Brominated Hydrocarbons in the Conversion of Natural Gas to Liquid Hydrocarbons - Process and systems for converting lower molecular weight alkanes to higher molecular weight hydrocarbons that include fractionation of brominated hydrocarbons, wherein the brominated hydrocarbons are formed by reaction of the lower molecular weight alkanes with bromine. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006025 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING METHYL CHLORIDE AND SULFUR DIOXIDE - Produce methyl chloride and sulfur dioxide using a reactor with lanthanum oxychloride, and contacting the lanthanum oxychloride with methanesulfonyl chloride under conditions sufficient to convert a portion of the methanesulfonyl chloride to methyl chloride and sulfur dioxide. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006026 | Methods of Transporting Various Bitumen Extraction Products and Compositions Thereof - Methods for transporting bitumen extraction product include providing bitumen-laden aromatic solvent, providing bitumen-laden paraffinic solvent, and blending the two materials. The resulting mixture can be transported through existing pipeline infrastructure and can use existing separation processing equipment, and thereby avoids the need for separate infrastructure for each composition. Combining the two compositions can also avoid undesirable asphaltene precipitation. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006027 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MONOCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS - A method for producing monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons of 6 to 8 carbon number from a feedstock oil having a 10 volume % distillation temperature of at least 140° C. and a 90 volume % distillation temperature of not more than 380° C., the method including: a cracking and reforming reaction step of obtaining a product containing monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons of 6 to 8 carbon number from the feedstock oil, a refining and collection step of refining and collecting monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons of 6 to 8 carbon number that have been separated from the product, a hydrogenation reaction step of hydrogenating a heavy fraction of 9 or more carbon number separated from the product, and a recycling step of returning the heavy fraction hydrogenation reaction product obtained in the hydrogenation reaction step to the cracking and reforming reaction step. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006028 | CATALYTIC CRACKING APPARATUS AND PROCESS - The present invention discloses catalytic cracking apparatus and process, which are useful for catalytic cracking of heavy oils with a high heavy oil conversion, a high propylene yield and low dry gas and coke yields. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006029 | HYDROTREATING PROCESS - A process for hydrotreating a first aromatics- and sulfur-containing hydrocarbon feed using a fresh supported CoMo catalyst, includes treating the fresh catalyst under first hydrotreating conditions with a second hydrocarbon feed having a lower aromatics content than the first feed. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006030 | OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF PROPANE - The oxidative dehydrogenation of propane provides a highly selective catalyst for the oxidative dehydrogenation of propane to propylene, and a process for preparing the catalyst. The catalyst is a mixed metal oxides catalyst of the general formula Mo | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006031 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULATED COUNTER-CURRENT CHROMATOGRAPHIC SEPARATION USING TWO ADSORBERS IN PARALLEL FOR OPTIMIZED PARA-XYLENE PRODUCTION - The present invention describes a novel configuration for simulated moving bed separation processes characterized by using two adsorbers each containing 12 beds, these two adsorbers functioning in parallel. This novel configuration can be used to optimize para-xylene production. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006032 | PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE BROMINE INDEX OF A HYDROCARBON - A process for reducing the bromine index (BI) of a hydrocarbon feedstock, for example an aromatic hydrocarbon feedstock. Removal of contaminants, more specifically bromine-reactive contaminants such as unsaturated hydrocarbons (e.g., olefins) cause the reduction in the bromine index (BI) of the hydrocarbon feedstock. The process involves providing an adsorbent, such as a zeolite. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006033 | APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE TO A BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - An applicator for applying a radioactive substance to a biological tissue, the applicator comprising a container for receiving the radioactive substance; an application device connectable to the container, by which the substance compound can be applied to the tissue; and at least a part of a conveying device by which the radioactive substance can be supplied from the container into the application device when the application device has been connected to the container. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006034 | METHODS OF ENHANCING THE RESPONSE TO RADIATION IN TUMOR THERAPY USING ANTI-DLL4 ANTIBODIES - The disclosure provides methods of treating cancer, tumors, and neoplasias by administering ionizing radiation and an anti-DLL4 antibody or a DLL4-binding fragment. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006035 | RADIOTHERAPY PHANTOM - The present invention relates to a phantom for use in the auditing or verification of a proposed radiation therapy regime for administration to a patient. The phantom comprises a housing which is shaped to simulate the anatomical shape of a human head and neck; and a radiation detector module configured to receive at least one radiation detector. The housing defines a cavity in which the radiation detector module can be removeably received such that the radiation detector module occupies a predetermined location within the simulated head and neck of the housing. Said predetermined location encompasses areas of the housing which simulate a target site to which it is proposed to administer radiation to the patient and a location of at least one organ that is susceptible to harm by administration of said radiation. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006036 | CONFIGURING A RADIATION TREATMENT SYSTEM BASED ON A PLURALITY OF VOLUME OF INTEREST POSITIONING - Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for configuring a radiation treatment system based on a plurality of volume of interest (VOI) positioning. One system includes an imaging element configured to generate a first observation of an object, the first observation being generated at a first time, wherein the object is associated with a volume of interest (VOI), and the VOI includes a volume within a body of a patient. The system further includes determining a first positioning of the VOI based at least in part on the first observation of the object, determining a second time for the imaging element based at least in part on a positioning parameter associated with the first positioning, and a time offset, and generating a second observation of the object at the second time. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006037 | TISSUE IRRADIATION - Devices and methods are disclosed for treatment to tissue surrounding a body cavity or other intracorporeal site, such as after removal of tissue, e.g. cancer. Such a device includes a treatment location on a distal portion of the device with one or more radiation shielding components that partially encircle a radiation source at the treatment location to control emitted radiation from the radiation source. The device minimizes radiation damage to healthy tissue surrounding the body cavity or other site while irradiating tissue not shielded by the radiation shielding components. A device embodying features of the invention can include a sealing member at a location on a shaft of the device proximal to a treatment location to seal the passageway leading to the body cavity. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006038 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR HYPERTHERMALLY TREATING CELLS - A method and composition for hyperthermally treating tumor cells in a patient under conditions that affect tumor stem cells and tumor cells. In one embodiment, the method provides a synergistic effect with chemotherapy. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006039 | POWER MANAGEMENT IN TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATORS - A system for supplying high voltage direct current for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) devices under program control features a rate input that commands the power supply to charge the discharge capacitors at a fixed rate until a programmed target voltage is achieved. This reduced demand spikes to the AC line when operating the TMS device, and may allow the TMS device to operate from a lower-rated AC circuit than would otherwise be possible. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006040 | MASSAGE APPARATUS USING MAGNET IS THE COSMETIC CONTAINER ADHERED TO LOWER PART - [Summary] The invention relates to the cosmetic container comprising the masseur machine in which the carrying having the simple structure where the massage apparatus which puts the magnetic material and in which the magnet is adhered to the receiving part lower part bottom surface of the cosmetic container is combined is convenient and more specifically, the attaching/detaching is easy on the massage apparatus using the magnet as the invention relating to the cosmetic container adhered to the lower part. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006041 | Heart Wall Tension Reduction Apparatus and Method - Devices and methods for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006042 | Method and System for Configuration of a Medical Device that Stimulates a Human Physiological System - A method and system for automatically configuring a medical device that is at least partially implanted in a human recipient and that includes a transducer arranged to stimulate a physiological system of the recipient, such as a middle-ear implant for instance. The energy level of a signal provided to drive the transducer is progressively increased until there is a threshold electrical change indicative of a threshold change in impedance of the transducer. In the context of a middle-ear implant, for instance, the threshold electrical change indicative of the threshold change in impedance of the transducer may be indicative of the acoustic reflex. The energy level of the signal at that point is then used as a basis to set an operational parameter of the medical device, such as a comfort-level of the middle-ear implant for instance. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006043 | SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING ORAL-BASED HEARING AID APPLIANCES - Systems for manufacturing oral-based hearing aid appliances utilizing various manufacturing methods and apparatus are described herein. The oral appliance may have an electronic and/or transducer assembly for receiving incoming sounds and transmitting processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or teeth. The oral appliance may be formed or fabricated via three-dimensional digital scanning systems or via impression molding to create a housing for the electronics and/or transducer assembly as well as to securely conform the appliance to the user's dentition. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006044 | HEARING AID AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING A HEARING AID - A hearing aid including a permanent magnet to be fixed at a patient's incus ( | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006045 | INCONTINENCE TREATMENT DEVICE WITH PLICATION MECHANISM - An incontinence treatment device includes a support body and a plication mechanism attached to the support body. The device includes a first and second arms separated by a support zone. The plication mechanism is attached to the support zone and has a strand providing first and second end portions. The strand is removably coupled with a first location of the support zone and removably coupled with a separate second location of the support zone. The separate second location is spaced apart from the first location of the support zone by a central region. The support body is configured to contact tissue around a urethra and tension applied to both of the first and second end portions moves the first location of the support zone and the second location of the support zone to remove slack in the support body relative to the tissue around the urethra. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006046 | FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device for treating fecal incontinence in a subject is provided. The device includes a plug configured for positioning mostly within an anal canal of the subject. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006047 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A MAMMAL RECEPTIVE TO EMBRYO TRANSFER - The present invention is drawn to novel methods of selecting mammals receptive to embryo transfers in order to improve reproductive efficiency and milk production of the mammals. The present invention encompasses three methods: (1) selecting from any group of mammals; (2) selecting from estrus-negative mammals; and (3) selecting from estrus-negative mammals and pooling the selected mammals with estrus-positive mammals. Also encompassed is a kit for selecting mammals receptive to embryo transfers. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006048 | Implantable Sling Systems and Methods - Various embodiments of sling or implant systems are provided. The sling or implant systems can be employed to treat incontinence, prolapse, and like conditions. A needle delivery device can be included, wherein the delivery device includes a needle and a rotatable sheath. The rotatable sheath can rotate upon actuation relative to the needle to selectively deploy or disengage an implant anchor from the distal end of the needle. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006049 | IMPLANTS, TOOLS, AND METHODS FOR TREATMENTS OF PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006050 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING VAGINAL RECONSTRUCTION - A system for treating vaginal prolapse including two implants, each implant including a mesh support portion and two mesh extension portions, wherein for each implant the support portion is capable of contacting vaginal sulcus tissue while the two extension portions extend to tissue of an obturator foramen. The implant may include a mesh strip, with the support portion having a length between 4 and 6 centimeters, with the total length of the mesh strip being between 15 and 20 centimeters, and with the mesh strip being of substantially uniform width in the range from 0.5 to 1.3 centimeters. The implant may include two sutures, with one suture connected at each opposing end of the implant, and/or the implant may include one or multiple sutures connected along a length of the implant. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006051 | VIDEO APPARATUS - Video apparatus, particularly for use in intubation of an endotracheal tube, has a bendable rod ( | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006052 | POPUP TYPE ENDOSCOPE PROVIDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DATA - This invention is of the pop-up endoscope providing 3-dimensional image data which provides 3-dimensional image through a pair of filming parts stored within the fore-end and projects popping-up to spread out. It allows minimizing the incision during surgery. This invention allows a pair of CCD cameras which can visualize more effective 3-dimensional image to be inserted into the patient's body and minimize the incision owing to relatively wide distance between elements. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006053 | ENDOSCOPE PROPELLING DEVICE - A propelling device includes a traveling body that rotates in a state of being brought into contact with an inner wall of an alimentary canal, an external cylinder around which the traveling body is wound, and a mounting cylinder on which a tip end portion of an endoscope is mounted. Three driven rollers are rotatably attached to the external cylinder. The traveling body is pinched between the driven rollers and driving gears. As the driving gears rotate, the traveling body travels in a circulating manner. A rotating shaft of the driven roller located at the center among the three driven rollers is held by a shaft hole that is made long in a gear arrangement direction in which the driving gears are disposed side by side. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006054 | SYSTEM FOR GUIDING CAPSULE MEDICAL DEVICE - A system for guiding capsule medical device is provided with a capsule medical device, a magnetic guidance device, an operation input unit, a control device, and an image display device. The capsule medical device is includes therein a first and second imaging units that image images in imaging directions different from each other and a permanent magnet. The magnetic guidance device applies a magnetic field to the permanent magnet to magnetically guide the capsule medical device in a subject. The operation input unit receives operation information to operate magnetic guidance of the capsule medical device. The control device controls the magnetic guidance device to magnetically guide the capsule medical device in response to the operation information input through the operation input unit. The image display device displays a first in-vivo image of the subject imaged by the first imaging unit and a second in-vivo image of the subject imaged by the second imaging unit, and clearly shows which of the first and second in-vivo images is an operation target image at the time of the magnetic guidance of the capsule medical device. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006055 | SWING PRISM ENDOSCOPE - A variable direction of view endoscope is positionable at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium to accomplish visualization. A method of use includes introducing the variable direction of view endoscope into a nasal cavity with the endoscope adjusted to a first direction of view between about 0 degrees and about 15 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the endoscope. A therapeutic device is introduced into the nasal cavity and the endoscope is adjusted to a second direction of view directed toward the sinus opening or passageway. The method also includes advancing the therapeutic device into or through the sinus opening and viewing at least one of the sinus opening or passageway or the therapeutic device using the endoscope adjusted to the second direction of view. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006056 | MULTI-FOCAL OPTICAL COMPONENT, OPTICAL SYSTEM, AND IMAGING METHOD - An optical lens comprising a lens body that transmits light in an optical path there through, wherein the lens body consists of an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and a medium there between, further wherein one of the anterior surface and the posterior surface has a single curvature and the other of the anterior surface and the posterior surface has at, least two optical zones each having a different curvature. An optical system, comprising a multi-photon endoscope having a distal end, and the optical lens disposed in the distal end. A method for obtaining an image of an object comprising providing the multi-photon endoscope, propagating light from the endoscope scanner one optical zone of the lens to focus the light at a focus location, and propagating light from the scanner through a different optical zones of the lens to focus the light at a different focus location. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006057 | INSERTION AID DEVICE - Described are insertion aid devices including a handle, a tongue depressor, a first passageway, and a guide with a recess formed by a pair of prongs. The first passageway includes an entry portal and an exit portal, and may also include an alternative entry portal. The insertion aid devices may also include one or more additional passageways, each with an entry portal and an exit portal. The additional passageway may be formed by a plurality of C-clips or a shelf. The tongue depressor may be pivotally coupled to the handle. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006058 | URETERAL ACCESS SHEATH - A ureteral access sheath adapted for insertion into a urethra includes an elongate tube extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A handle assembly is disposed at the proximal end and includes enlarged portions which inhibit migration of the sheath into the urethra. The enlarged portions are shaped like the bell of a horn with a concave, distally-facing outer surface and a convex, proximally-facing inner surface. The inner surface functions as a funnel while the outer surface is sized and configured to receive adjacent fingers of a user's hand held in its natural position. In an associated method, this shape of the handle assembly facilitates maintaining the sheath in a stationary position during insertion and removal of instrumentation. The handle assembly can be movable on the tube to facilitate variation of the sheath length. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006059 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL RETRACTOR WITH AN EXPANDED FIELD OF VISION - A surgical retractor includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first top structure and a conical outer wall. The first top structure has a first opening. The outer wall extends below the first top structure to form an ellipse-shaped second opening in communication with the first opening. The second component includes a second top structure and conical inner wall. The second top structure has a third. The inner wall extends below the second top structure to form an ellipse-shaped fourth opening in communication with the third opening. The second top structure of the second component is disposed at least partially inside the first top structure of the first component such that the second component is rotatably adjustable with respect to the first component. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006060 | TABLE ATTACHABLE ADJUSTABLE RETRACTOR SYSTEM - A novel retractor system can be attached to a table and can be adjusted at desired points in x-y-z axes, and which provides spine surgeries be made in a healthier manner via retractors which are mounted on the retractor carrier wings, and a set, which provides fusion of spines via this system by using an insert. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006061 | SYSTEMS, IMPLANTS, TOOLS, AND METHODS FOR TREATMENTS OF PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for transvaginally accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006062 | Hand-Held Raman Laser Device for Distant Life-Death Determination by Molecular Peri-Mortem Plume Fuzzy Membership Function - Multiple functional systems are integrated to configure a portable handheld decision-aid device for first responder medics. Fuzzy membership functions of “life” and “death” are used to determine the status of fallen people using remote measurements. EO/IR cameras can be used to detect and identify casualties in a mass injury situation, while also estimating body temperature. Using the temperature, along with the remote estimation of a second vital sign, the life membership proportion can be estimated from the ground truth by using a 2D projection of stable vital signs. The other fuzzy membership function, death, can be estimated by the presence or absence of peri-mortem and post-mortem molecules. These molecules are only released after death and provide a certain indication of death. Solid state UV laser resonance Raman backscattering from these molecules allows the device to analyze the molecules present in a plume around the casualty. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006063 | PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION, DIET AND EXERCISE PLAN RECOMMENDATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention discloses a physiological condition, diet and exercise plan recommendation and management system comprising a portable electronic device for recording a user's personal basic physiological parameters anytime, and drafting a copy of recommended food list according to the energy consumption and intake food list after exercise to remind users always concerning their food intake and exercise quantity in order to maintain good exercise habits and physiological conditions. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006064 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND FATIGUE AND PERFORMANCE OUTCOME PREDICTIONS - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to objectively measure stress and fatigue using measurement tools, record stress and fatigue related data in a standardized database, create automated prompts and alerts based upon pre-defined stress and fatigue thresholds (which are derived based upon individual end-user and task performance), provide a number of interventions (which can be preferentially selected by the individual end-user), create data-driven best practice guidelines though meta-analysis of the database, and provide an objective tool for comparative technology assessment. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006065 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR HEALTH MONITORING OF ANONYMOUS ANIMALS IN LIVESTOCK GROUPS - A system and method for tracking the health of a group of livestock. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the vital signs of a small number of sentinel animals is tracked and used to assess the existence and/or progress of a disease in the group. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the vital signs are assessed using a vitality sensor, for example, an accelerometer which provides signals indicating the type and/or other properties of movements made by the sentinel animals. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006066 | Systems and Methods for Alcohol Consumption Monitoring - Various embodiments of the present inventions are related to monitoring physical characteristics of a monitored individual including, but not limited to, alcohol consumption by the monitored individual. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006067 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A RISK OF GRAFT REJECTION - The invention relates to a method for determining a risk of permanent rejection of a graft after being transplanted to a recipient, said method being characterized in that it includes the following steps: (a) entering physiological/clinical characteristics of the recipient and the donor into a computation unit by means of an input interface, said characteristics including the gender of the recipient, the creatinine level of the graft donor when sampled, the age of the recipient at the time of the transplant,—the number of renal transplants previously received by the recipient,—a creatinine level of the recipient measured twice at at least one predetermined point in time after the transplant, a proteinuria level of the recipient measured at a predetermined point in time after the transplant, and the existence of an episode of permanent rejection of the transplant during the first year of the transplant; (b) determining the parameters on the basis of said characteristics; (c) combining said parameters so as to obtain a risk score of permanent rejection of the gait; and (d) analyzing said risk score so as to determine a risk of permanent rejection of a graft. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006068 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SCREENING DRUG OFFENDERS - A self-contained drug screening apparatus, comprising a breath inlet component for receiving an exhaled air flow of a person, the exhaled air flow including saliva, and a sensor for sensing a presence of a drug in the saliva, and identification module for detecting an identifying characteristic of the person. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006069 | IMPLANTABLE OPTICAL GLUCOSE SENSING - Apparatus is provided for detecting an analyte, configured to be implanted in a body of a subject. The apparatus includes an optical fiber having a distal portion and also a membrane permeable to the analyte. The membrane is coupled to the distal portion of the fiber and surrounding a sampling region at least in part, by being fitted over the distal portion of the fiber. Other embodiments are also described. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006070 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NON-INVASIVE OPTICAL BLOOD GLUCOSE DETECTION UTILIZING SPECTRAL DATA ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are disclosed for non-invasively measuring blood glucose levels in a biological sample based on spectral data. This includes utilizing at least one light source configured to strike a target area of a sample, utilizing at least one light filter positioned to receive light transmitted through the target area from the at least one light source, utilizing at least one light detector positioned to receive light from the at least one light source and filtered by the at least one light filter, and to generate an output signal, having a time dependent current, which is indicative of the power of light detected, receiving the output signal from the at least one light detector with a processor and based on the received output signal, calculating the attenuance attributable to blood in a sample with a signal-to-noise ratio of at least 20-to-1; and determining a blood glucose level. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006071 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NON-INVASIVE OPTICAL BLOOD GLUCOSE DETECTION UTILIZING SPECTRAL DATA ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are disclosed for non-invasively measuring blood glucose levels in a biological sample based on spectral data. This includes utilizing at least one light source configured to strike a target area of a sample, utilizing at least one light filter positioned to receive light transmitted through the target area of the sample from the at least one light source, utilizing at least one light detector positioned to receive light from the at least one light source and filtered by the at least one light filter, and to generate an output signal, having a time dependent current, which is indicative of the power of light detected, receiving the output signal from the at least one light detector with a processor, calculating the attenuance attributable to blood with a ratio factor based on the received output signal, and determining a blood glucose level based on the calculated attenuance. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006072 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NON-INVASIVE OPTICAL BLOOD GLUCOSE DETECTION UTILIZING SPECTRAL DATA ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are disclosed for non-invasively measuring blood glucose levels in a biological sample based on spectral data. This includes at least one light source configured to strike a target area of a sample, at least one light detector positioned to receive light from the at least one light source and to generate an output signal, having a time dependent current, which is indicative of the power of light detected, and a processor configured to receive the output signal from the at least one light detector and based on the received output signal, calculate the attenuance attributable to blood in a sample present in the target area and eliminate effect of uncertainty caused by temperature dependent detector response of the at least one light detector, and based on the calculated attenuance, determine a blood glucose level associated with a sample present in the target area. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006073 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NON-INVASIVE OPTICAL BLOOD GLUCOSE DETECTION UTILIZING SPECTRAL DATA ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are disclosed for non-invasively measuring blood glucose levels in a biological sample based on spectral data. This includes at least one light source configured to strike a target area of a sample, at least one light detector, which includes a preamplifier having a feedback resistor, positioned to receive light from the at least one light source and to generate an output signal, having a time dependent current, which is indicative of the power of light detected, and a processor configured to receive the output signal from the at least one light detector and based on the received output signal, calculate the attenuance attributable to blood in a sample present in the target area and eliminate effect of uncertainty caused by temperature dependent detector response of the at least one light detector, and based on the calculated attenuance, determine a blood glucose level associated with a sample. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006074 | Homogenizing Light Sources in Photoplethysmography - An embodiment of a light homogenizing apparatus having one or more emitters ( | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006075 | PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY FOR DETERMINING VENTILATION WEANING READINESS - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and method for determining a likelihood of successful ventilator weaning for a patient undergoing mechanical or assisted ventilation. Specifically, embodiments provided herein include methods and systems for determining or predicting weaning readiness in a patient based on physiological parameters determined via photoplethysmography. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006076 | OXIMETER PROBE OFF INDICATOR DEFINING PROBE OFF SPACE - An embodiment of the present disclosure seeks to select characteristics of incoming intensity data that cause comparisons of selected characteristics to produce defined probe off space having reduced crossover with defined probe on space. Once defined, the present disclosure compares characteristics of incoming intensity data with the now defined probe off space, and in some embodiments, defined probe on space, to determine whether a probe off condition exists. When a processor determines a probe off condition exists, the processor may output or trigger an output signal that audibly and/or visually indicates to a user that the optical sensor should be adjusted for a proper application to a measurement site. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006077 | METHOD FOR MEASURING BLOOD FLOW VELOCITY - A method for measuring blood flow velocity comprises: placing a first and second blood vessel signal detectors on a body of a person to be measured in such a manner that the first and second blood vessel signal detectors are located a predetermined distance from each other; amplifying blood signal detected by the first and second blood vessel signal detectors; using the first and second blood vessel signal analyzers to record the blood signal at a predetermined time interval; setting an interval of time from the moment a specific blood vessel signal appears in a record of the first blood vessel signal analyzer to the moment the specific blood vessel signal appears in a record of the second blood vessel signal analyzer to be a predetermined time period; and dividing a value of the predetermined distance by a value of the predetermined time period can get a blood flow velocity. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006078 | INTERJUGULAR CATHETER AND METHOD - A catheter for insertion into a vascular system of a patient and for directing fluid flow includes a catheter body having a longitudinal axis and longitudinally spaced proximal and distal catheter ends with an intermediate catheter portion defined therebetween. An intermediate catheter outlet in the catheter body is located in the intermediate catheter portion and is spaced longitudinally from the proximal and distal catheter ends. A first lumen is defined within the catheter body and has longitudinally spaced proximal and distal first lumen ends with a reversing bend located therebetween, the first lumen providing fluid communication between the proximal catheter end and the intermediate catheter outlet. The reversing bend is located longitudinally between the intermediate catheter outlet and the distal catheter end. The reversing bend directs fluid flow to turn approximately 180° as the fluid flows through the first lumen. A method of using the catheter is also described. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006079 | Analyte Sensor, and Associated System and Method Employing a Catalytic Agent - An analyte sensor for use in connection with a biofluid is described. The analyte sensor may comprise any suitable interface between the biofluid and a derivative of the biofluid and any suitable transducer of information concerning an analyte. At least one catalytic agent is provided in a locale or vicinity of the interface. The catalytic agent, such as a proteinaceous agent or a non-proteinaceous, organic-metal agent, is sufficient to catalyze the degradation of reactive oxygen and/or nitrogen species that may be present in the vicinity of the interface. An analyte-sensing kit and a method of sensing an analyte are also described. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006080 | LIVING BODY COMPONENT ANALYZING METHOD AND LIVING BODY COMPONENT ANALYZING APPARATUS - A living body component analyzing method that can accurately analyze a measurement target component even when the subject perspires is provided. A living body component analyzing method for analyzing a component contained in a tissue fluid extracted from the skin of a subject includes: a step of subjecting part of the skin of the subject to a process of facilitating extraction of the tissue fluid; a step of collecting a measurement target component from the skin subjected to the facilitation process; a step of collecting a first auxiliary component from the skin subjected to the facilitation process; a step of collecting a second auxiliary component contained in perspiration from the skin excluding the part subjected to the facilitation process; and a step of analyzing the measurement target component based on the collected measurement target component, the first auxiliary component and the second auxiliary component. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006081 | Methods for Generating Hybrid Analyte Level Output, and Devices and Systems Related Thereto - Generally, methods, devices, and systems for generating a hybrid analyte level output are provided. The uncompensated analyte levels lag in time with respect to the lag-compensated analyte levels, and the hybrid analyte level output tracks between the uncompensated analyte levels and the lag-compensated analyte levels according to predetermined criteria. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006082 | MONO-PHASIC ACTION POTENTIAL ELECTROGRAM RECORDING CATHETER, AND METHOD - Catheters and methods for obtaining monophasic action potential (“MAP”) electrograms include a flexible catheter body defining a longitudinal axis, and a distal assembly affixed to the catheter body distal end defining a distal tip. The distal assembly has at least three MAP recording electrodes, and at least one reference electrode for determining reference potential. The recording electrodes are each positioned a radial distance from the longitudinal axis in at least three different radial directions, defining a recording geometry substantially having radial symmetry. The reference electrode is a longitudinal distance from the recording geometry. Optional features include a steerable catheter shaft, one or more radio-frequency ablation electrodes, and a dedicated pacing electrode. Different possible embodiments include a dome housing having the recording electrodes in a fixed spatial arrangement, and a distal loop assembly having an array of electrodes on at least three flexible loop elements. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006083 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - An endotracheal tube with a tube part and a contact electrode for bearing on at least one vocal cord of a patient intubated with the tube, wherein, in order to establish and maintain a reliable contact between the vocal cords of the patient and the contact electrode throughout the duration of an operation, provision according to the invention is made for the contact electrode to have at least one conductor loop which at least approximately circumferentially surrounds the tube part in a contact region. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006084 | TRACKING USING FIELD MAPPING - Methods and systems for determining the position of an object, such as tracking the position of one or more catheters in a patient's heart cavity are disclosed herein. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006085 | Methods and Devices for Accurately Classifying Cardiac Activity - Methods, systems, and devices for signal analysis in an implanted cardiac monitoring and treatment device such as an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. In illustrative examples, captured data including detected events is analyzed to identify likely overdetection of cardiac events. In some illustrative examples, when overdetection is identified, data may be modified to correct for overdetection, to reduce the impact of overdetection, or to ignore overdetected data. New methods for organizing the use of morphology and rate analysis in an overall architecture for rhythm classification and cardiac signal analysis are also discussed. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006086 | BODY FAT MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A body fat measurement device includes multiple electrodes, a trunk area width detection unit for measuring a trunk area width and a trunk area depth, a body impedance measurement unit that measures a body impedance of a body using the multiple electrodes, and a body fat mass calculation unit that calculates a body fat mass based on the measured body impedance and the trunk area width and trunk area depth. A frame-shaped fitting unit in which the trunk area width detection unit is provided and that is capable of being disposed so as to surround a measurement subject's trunk area can be mounted on and removed from a platform unit in which foot electrodes are provided, and is stored within the platform unit during a stored state. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006087 | SIMILAR CASE SEARCHING APPARATUS AND SIMILAR CASE SEARCHING METHOD - A similar case searching apparatus comprising: a weight determining unit which determines the weight to each of feature quantities extracted from an interpretation target image, based on predetermined two-data correlation information defining the correlation between the feature quantity and one of at least one image interpretation item and a disease name both included in an image interpretation report of a medical image included in a case data item registered in a case database, such that the weight is larger as the correlation is higher; and a similar case searching unit which searches for a similar case data item including a similar image, by weighting, using the weight, each image feature quantity in a first set extracted from the interpretation target image and a corresponding one of the image feature quantities in a second set extracted from the medical image, and comparing the weighted first set and the weighted second set. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006088 | PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING APPARATUS, PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR EXECUTING PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING METHOD - An optical property distribution, such as an absorption coefficient of the inside of a subject, is highly precisely acquired. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006089 | PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING APPARATUS, PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A position of a light absorber existing in a subject and an initial sound pressure of an acoustic wave generated at the light absorber are calculated from an electric signal converted from the received acoustic wave generated in response to irradiation of the subject with light. An optical absorption coefficient and an optical scattering coefficient of the subject are calculated using the position of the light absorber and the initial sound pressure of the acoustic wave generated at the position of the light absorber. A light quantity distribution in the subject is calculated using the optical absorption coefficient and the optical scattering coefficient of the subject. An optical absorption coefficient distribution in the subject is calculated using the light quantity distribution in the subject and an initial sound pressure distribution in the subject obtained from the electric signal. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006090 | PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING APPARATUS AND PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING METHOD - A photoacoustic imaging apparatus includes holding members configured to hold a subject, an acoustic wave conversion unit configured to receive an acoustic wave generated by irradiating the subject, which is held by the holding members, with light from a light source and convert the acoustic wave into an electric signal, a processing unit configured to generate image data from the electric signal, and an imaging unit configured to capture an optical pattern generated on a light diffusion member by emitting the light to the light diffusion member arranged on a surface of a side where the subject is irradiated with the light in the holding members where the holding members contact the subject in holding the subject, wherein the processing unit calculates light absorption coefficient distribution in the subject based on the optical pattern captured by the imaging unit and the electric signal acquired by the acoustic wave conversion unit. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006091 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMBINED MRI-PET IMAGER - A combined magnetic resonance imager (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) imager and a method of performing combined MRI-PET imaging of an object is disclosed herein. The combined MRI-PET imager includes an MRI bore configured to perform MR imaging of the object. The MRI bore is sized so as to provide clearance between the MRI bore and the object within the MRI bore. The dedicated MRI-PET imager further includes a PET detector system is disposed outside the MRI bore to detect PET emissions from the object. The PET detector system includes at least one detector element retractably arranged exterior to the MRI bore. During the PET acquisition, the PET detector elements contract to a size so as to provide optimal clearance between the PET detectors and the object. During MRI acquisition, the PET detectors retract to allow the object to traverse into the MRI field of view | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006092 | Magnetic Nanoparticle Compositions and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions using magnetic nanoparticle compositions. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006093 | RADIATION TREATMENT WITH MULTIPLE IMAGING ELEMENTS - Methods, and apparatuses are provided that include a first imaging element configured to generate a first observation of a first object, the first observation of the first object being generated at a first time, wherein the first object is associated with a volume of interest (VOI). The system further includes a second imaging element configured to generate a first observation of a second object, wherein the first observation of the second object is generated at a second time, and the second object is associated with the VOI. A first positioning of the VOI is determined based on the first observation of the first object and the first observation of the second object, a third time for the first imaging element is determined based on a positioning parameter associated with the first positioning of the VOI, and a second observation of the first object is generated at the third time. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006094 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, COMPOSITIONS AND DEVICES FOR IN VIVO MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF LUNGS USING PERFLUORINATED GAS MIXTURES - Systems and methods for generating MRI images the lungs and/or airways of a subject using a medical grade gas mixture comprises between about 20-79% inert perfluorinated gas and at least about 20.5% oxygen gas. The images are generated using acquired 19F magnetic resonance image (MRI) signal data associated with the perfluorinated gas and oxygen mixture. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006095 | METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH MRI SURGICAL SYSTEMS FOR REAL-TIME VISUALIZATIONS USING MRI IMAGE DATA AND PREDEFINED DATA OF SURGICAL TOOLS - MRI-Surgical systems include: (a) at least one MRI-compatible surgical tool; (b) a circuit adapted to communicate with an MRI scanner; and (c) at least one display in communication with the circuit. The circuit electronically recognizes predefined physical characteristics of the at least one tool to automatically segment MR image data provided by the MRI scanner whereby the at least one tool constitutes a point of interface with the system. The circuit is configured to provide a User Interface that defines workflow progression for an MRI-guided surgical procedure and allows a user to select steps in the workflow, and wherein the circuit is configured to generate multi-dimensional visualizations using the predefined data of the at least one tool and data from MRI images of the patient in substantially real time during the surgical procedure. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006096 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCELERATED FOCUSED ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and, more particularly, to cardiac cine MRI in which the cardiac sequences are gated retrospectively. In some embodiments, UNFOLD or related temporally- based imaging (e.g., UNFOLD-SENSE) is combined with retrospective gating to produce, for example, better images of the heart in the late diastolic part of the cardiac cycle. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006097 | Bladder and/or Rectum Extender with Exchangeable and/or Slideable Tungsten Shield - A method of using a shielding device with an applicator includes inserting the distal portion of the shielding device to a treatment site of a patient, the shield being made of plastic, imaging the treatment site, planning treatment of the treatment site based on the imaging, setting up the patient for treatment, imaging the treatment site, removing the distal portion of the shielding device from the treatment site, exchanging the shield made of plastic with a shield made of tungsten, inserting the distal portion of the shielding device to the treatment site, the shield being made of tungsten, imaging the treatment site, and performing the treatment. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006098 | MR-ANGIOGRAPHY WITH NON-CARTESIAN SIGNAL ACQUISITION - In a method and apparatus for the creation of an MR image of a vascular structure of an examination region, the spins in the examination region are saturated by the irradiation of at least one RF saturation signal, which delivers a lower signal intensity as spins in a subsequent MR signal recording for the creation of the MR angiographic image, which flow through at least one blood vessel into the examination region, and are not saturated by the RF saturation pulse. Raw data space of the MR angiographic image is read out with a non-Cartesian trajectory in the MR signal acquisition for the creation of the MR angiographic image. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006099 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR METABOLIC IMAGING - The present embodiments disclose the preparation of hyperpolarized | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006100 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CATHETER POSITIONING AND ORIENTATION - A method and apparatus for detecting position and orientation of catheter distal magnetic element end while moving in a patient's heart is described. The apparatus comprising of four sensors, detecting the magnetic field of a generated by the catheter tip. Each sensor transmits the field magnitude and direction to a detection unit, which filters the signals and removes other field sources, such, as generated by CGCI coils and external medical hardware. The method allows the measurements of magnitude corresponding to the catheter tip distance from the sensor and the orientation of the field showing the magnetic tip orientation. Since the tip's magnetic field is not symmetric, the position and orientation computation technique are not independent of each other. Hence, an iterative calculation is used to converge to a solution. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006101 | SYSTEM FOR FIDUCIAL DEPLOYMENT - Embodiments include a fiducial deployment system including a needle and at least one splayed-end fiducial retained within the needle by frictional engagement and/or by engagement of the splayed end with one or more distal detents in the needle's lumen. A fiducial may include one or more splayed portions configured to engage the wall of the needle lumen, which may include one or more detents. The needle, which may include echogenic enhancements, may be configured to deliver a plurality of fiducials to a target location in serial fashion, one at a time. A variety of splayed-portion fiducials are disclosed. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006102 | Needle Length Determination and Calibration for Insertion Guidance System - A guidance system for assisting with the insertion of a needle or other medical component into the body of a patient is disclosed. The guidance system utilizes ultrasound imaging or other suitable imaging technology. In one embodiment, the guidance system comprises an imaging device including a probe for producing an image of an internal body portion target, such as a vessel. One or more sensors are included with the probe. The sensors sense a detectable characteristic related to the needle, such as a magnetic field of a magnet included with the needle. The system includes a processor that uses data relating to the detectable characteristic sensed by the sensors to determine a position and/or orientation of the needle in three spatial dimensions. In yet another embodiment, systems and methods for determining the length of the needle to be guided by the guidance system are disclosed. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006103 | Micro-Devices for Biomedical Applications and Method of Use of Same - Among others, the present invention provides fabricated micro-devices for application in live biological systems, each comprising (a) an outer membrane, (b) a micro-mechanical, micro-chemical, micro-chemical-mechanical, micro-optical, micro-acoustical, micro-biological, micro-bio-chemical, micro-bio-chemical-mechanical, micro-electro-bio-chemical-mechanical, micro-electro-chemical-mechanical, micro-electro-bio-chemical-mechanical, micro-electro-mechanical, micro-electromagnetic-mechanical, micro-acoustic-mechanical, and micro-superconducting-mechanical properties, and (c) having a size as defined by the outer membrane ranging from 1 angstrom to 5 millimeters; and methods of using such fabricated micro-devices. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006104 | PROBE AND IMAGING APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSIS - A probe includes a connector having a connection end surface, a first cover covering the connection end surface of the connector and defined by a surface perpendicular to a first direction corresponding to the direction toward which the probe is inserted, and a second cover configured to move in a second direction corresponding to a direction opposite to the first direction and which covers the connector by being stretched from the outer circumference of the first cover toward the second direction. The second cover moves in the second direction by receiving a press force directed toward the second direction from a wall surface formed by an opening of the adapter unit at the time of insertion of the connector into the adapter unit. The first cover is configured to be broken by the connector's press force directed in the first direction when the second cover moves in the second direction. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006105 | OPTICAL COHERENT TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An optical coherent tomographic image forming apparatus including a light guide configured to divide a light into a measurement light and a reference light; a flush unit configured to discharge a flush liquid into a body lumen; a refractive index setting unit configured to set a refractive index of the flush liquid; an adjustment value setting unit configured to set an adjustment value; a calibration unit for adjusting the length of the reference optical path or the length of the measurement optical path based on the adjustment value; an image construction unit configured to construct a cross-sectional image; and an offset value calculation unit for calculating an offset value of the length of the reference optical path based on a changed refractive index when the refractive index of the flush liquid is changed by the refractive index setting unit after calibration is executed by the calibration unit. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006106 | System and Method for Controlling Focused Ultrasound Treatment - A system and method for controlling the delivery of ultrasound energy to a subject is provided. In particular, such a system and method are capable of safely disrupting the blood-brain barrier. Ultrasound energy is delivered to produce cavitation of an ultrasound contrast agent at a selected pressure value. An acoustic signal is acquired following cavitation, from which a signal spectrum is produced. The signal spectrum is analyzed for the presence of harmonics, such as subharmonics or ultraharmonics. When subharmonics or ultraharmonics are present, the pressure value is decreased for subsequent sonications. If a previous sonication resulted in no subharmonics or ultraharmonics being generated, then the pressure value may be increased. In this manner, the blood-brain barrier can be advantageously disrupted while mitigating potentially injurious effects of the sonication. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006107 | LIQUID DISPENSING CIRCUIT - A liquid dispensing circuit is provided with: a multi-way cock; a first line; a second line; a third line; a fourth line; a fifth line; and a casing which houses some of the above. When a cock in the multi-way cock is situated in a priming position, a distal opening in a second part of a first flow channel communicates with a first port, and a distal opening in a third part communicates with a second port; thus, the first port and the second port are in an open state wherein the ports are connected to each other via the first flow channel, whereas a third port, a fourth port, and a sixth port are in an open state wherein the ports are connected to one another via a second flow channel. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006108 | ULTRASOUND APPARATUS AND ULTRASOUND APPARATUS CONTROLLING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - An ultrasound apparatus according to the present embodiments includes a receiving unit and a probe controlling unit. The receiving unit receives settings in relation to the aperture of the ultrasound probe and the region of interest of the subject with a contrast agent injected. The probe controlling unit controls the ultrasound probe based on the settings received by the receiving unit in such a manner as to transmit an ultrasound wave from the vibrator arranged in the aperture to the region of interest. | 2013-01-03 |
| 20130006109 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - An endoscope apparatus includes a light source device, an endoscope, a processor, and an observation monitor. The light source device switches between excitation light EX that excites a connective tissue in a submucosa of a tissue within a body cavity, narrow-band light NBa absorbed by a blood vessel running through the submucosa or muscularis propria, and narrow-band light NBb absorbed by a substance locally injected into the submucosa, and radiates the selected light. The processor generates a plurality of image signals, images of which are picked up by a CCD of the endoscope and the observation monitor synthesizes a plurality of images and displays the synthesized image. | 2013-01-03 |
