| 05th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 61 |
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| 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 ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030101 | Method And System For Acquiring Loudness Level Information - The present invention relates to methods for acquiring hearing threshold values in a subject comprising providing a sound to the subject; providing a monitor for monitoring a movement response by the subject; monitoring the movement response by the subject to the sound; and progressively reducing the volume of the sound until no movement response by the subject to the sound occurs. The present invention further relates to methods and systems for acquiring loudness level information for a subject comprising providing a sound to a subject having a sensation level; providing a first sound to the subject having a sensational level; providing a monitor for monitoring a movement response by the subject; monitoring the movement response by the subject to the sound; and determining an elapsed reaction time between the sound and the movement response by the subject to the sound. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030102 | Active Delivery and Flow Redirections: Novel Devices and Method of Delivery of Materials to Patients - A medical device and method for planning or performing a method for delivering material through tissue into a defined area of a patient may comprise: a material delivery element through which the material may flow out of a delivery end; and observing the migration, flow and persistence of material delivered and developing an plan or optimizing a plan for the delivery of material into the defined area. Novel catheter devices are provided to support these methods. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030103 | Measuring device for physiological parameters - In a measuring device for physiological parameters with an implantable fluid chamber accommodating brain fluid, with a sensor device communicating with the brain fluid in the fluid chamber via a membrane and comprising a sensor for one or more physiological parameters, electronic components and a telemetry device for wireless transmission of signals of the sensor, in order to improve the manufacture and handling, it is proposed that the fluid chamber comprise at least two housing parts which are adapted to be fitted together in a sealed manner, thereby forming a closed interior, and which allow access to the interior when not fitted together, and that the sensor device be arranged in a measurement chamber closed on all sides, which is configured as a component that is adapted for independent handling and is insertable in a defined position in the interior of the fluid chamber. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030104 | DISPOSABLE AUTOMATED TISSUE EXCISION AND COLLECTION DEVICE - An biopsy apparatus includes a pressure and vacuum generator including a first cylinder and a first piston movably disposed within the cylinder. The cylinder has a pressure generating region and a vacuum generating region. The biopsy apparatus also includes an outer cannula and an inner cannula having a lumen. The inner cannula is movably disposed within the outer cannula, and the vacuum generating region is in one-way fluid communication with the inner cannula lumen. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030105 | DOUBLE NEEDLE FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT, BONE PUNCTURE NEEDLE, AND BONE MARROW HARVESTING DEVICE - [Problems] To provide a double needle enabling easy centesis in bones and cortex and easy alignment of an inner needle with an outer needle in an angular direction and capable of transmitting torque when the inner needle and the outer needle are rotated simultaneously. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030106 | BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device for marking a biopsy site is disclosed. The biopsy device can include a marker deployer and at least one marker disposed within an internal lumen of the deployer. The marker can include a non-metallic marker body sized and shaped to reduce variability in marker deployment force. In one embodiment, the marker body can be shaped to cooperate with a feature in the internal lumen of the deployer. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030107 | Needle structure and method of performing needle biopsies - A biopsy needle ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030108 | LARGE SAMPLE LOW ASPECT RATIO BIOPSY NEEDLE - A high aspect ratio biopsy needle achieves reliable performance with large solid sample size by means of a variety of features and combinations thereof, including support to prevent bending, reinforcement of the needle, and cutting edges arranged to resist deformation. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030109 | DOUBLE-SIDE COATED SYRINGE NEEDLE - A hollow stainless syringe needle is coated with a layer of Zirconium or Zirconia to form a smooth inner surface and outer surface. With the Zirconium or Zirconia coated needle, a smooth wound shall be caused in human tissue. The human tissue shall recover more quickly for a smooth wound than an irregular one caused by a traditional stainless syringe needle. In addition, when used in human tissue biopsy, tissue's integrity and consistency can be maintained for different samples taken from the present invention, and thereafter test data comparison accuracy is ensured over the samples. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030110 | Glucose meter with er:yag laser lancing device - A personal portable painless lancing device and a blood glucose meter using the same, which can lance at the minimum without any pain and use it to measure the blood glucose. The minimum painless lancing device using an Er:YAG laser includes an Er:YAG laser beam-generating section in which the laser beam is generated to punch skin and radiated in a single direction; an adapter installed at the front end of the Er:YAG laser beam-generating section so that the laser beam can be locally concentrated on a skin punch portion; a skin adhesion cap installed at the front end of the adapter so that it can be easily detached, and can reduce the contamination of the Er:YAG laser beam-generating section, which is produced at the time of the lancing, and the danger due to the reuse of it among the patients of lancing; and a case to accommodate the Er:YAG laser beam-generating section and the adapter therein. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030111 | AUTOMATIC MINIATURE INJECTOR AND SAMPLE-TAKER DEVICE FOR MEDICAL USE - An automatic and miniaturized injector and sample-taker device ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030112 | SHAPE IMPARTING MECHANISM INSERTION - A shape imparting mechanism ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030113 | Paranasal Ostium Finder Devices and Methods - Devices and methods for locating sinus ostia and positioning a guide wire within the sinus ostia. The subject devices comprise a shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, a curved region located between the distal and proximal ends, and an interior channel, an extensible and retractable guide wire movably mounted within the interior channel and a probe tip joined to the guide wire. Certain devices further include expandable portions for engaging and treating body anatomy. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030114 | Deflectable Variable Radius Catheters - The invention provides a deflectable catheter capable of forming many variable radius spiral forms from a single, flexible, distal end section. In one aspect, the catheter employs a variable radius control wire to extend or deform a pre-formed loop structure into a three dimensional spiral-like form or geometry. The ability of a single catheter to create a multitude of shapes and sizes allows users to access to a number of anatomical areas without changing the catheter during a procedure or treatment. In another aspect, the invention encompasses methods of producing deflectable variable radius catheters, where two or more regions of the catheter having common control wires are fused or formed onto one another. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030115 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING COMPRESSIVE FORCE OF FLEXIBLE LINEAR BODY - A measurement device capable of sensing presence of an obstacle within a vessel from outside the vessel in operating a linear body inserted in the vessel is provided. According to this measurement device, an easy-to-use measurement device capable of measuring compressive force in a direction of longitudinal axis applied to the linear body that has a sheath thicker than the linear body, such as a wire having a coil for embolizing an aneurysm attached at a tip end, without lowering measurement accuracy, can be provided. In addition, a length of a restraint portion is minimized, to achieve a smaller size of the measurement device. Moreover, the measurement device capable of measuring compressive force in the direction of longitudinal axis applied to the linear body regardless of magnitude of buckling load of the linear body can be provided, and the same measurement device is applicable to linear bodies of various materials, which leads to cost efficiency. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030116 | TARGETING DEVICE - A targeting device ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030118 | Sleep Determination Apparatus - A sleep determination apparatus capable of detecting wakefulness of a subject before entering a hypnagogic state with high accuracy is provided. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030119 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT OF MOTOR SYMPTOMS IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND ESSENTIAL TREMOR WITH WEARABLE SENSORS - Disclosed embodiments include an apparatus for generating a plurality of movement impairment indices from one or more kinematic signals to characterize movement disorders. Additionally we disclose methods for generating a plurality of movement impairment indices from one or more kinematic signals obtained from one or more kinematic sensors, said methods implemented in a digital computer with one or more processors in order to characterize movement disorders based on spectral analysis, regularity metrics, and time-frequency analsysis. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030120 | Vibrotactile devices for controlled somato sensory stimulus during functionalmagnetic resonance imaging - A functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) compatible magnetomechanical vibrotactile device (MVD) uses wire coils having small oscillatory currents to interact with the large static magnetic field inherent to MRI scanners. The resulting Lorentz forces which are exerted on the MVD can be oriented to generate large vibrations that may be easily converted to translational motions as large as several centimetres. Representative data demonstrate the flexibility of MVDs to generate different well-controlled vibratory and tactile stimuli to activate special proprioceptive and cutaneous somatosensory afferent pathways. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030121 | Massage Chair Servo - This new invention is a frame and servo assembly for attaching to massage chair seats manufactured without an existing servo assembly. It includes a frame body, on which there is sliding rack, a screw drive, a positioning stabilizer bar, and a connecting plate. The sliding rack is coupled to various motor brackets, the screw drive, a driving block, a screw drive stop block, and a plurality of wave shaped massaging wheels. The various motor brackets are coupled to two motors. One of the motors utilizes an axle with an off-center axis on both ends. There are multiple connecting brackets installed on the off-center axle, with wheel brackets installed at the end of the connecting brackets. Various “wave” shaped wheels at the end of the wheel brackets aid to simulate the natural feel of human hand joint movements to a user. At the two ends of the additional motor assemblies are bases for joint assemblies. These joint bases are connected to the connecting brackets via connecting joints. The wheels are located on the two ends of the sliding rack. The positioning stabilizer bar is affixed inside the frame body for stability. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030122 | Automated Infant Massager - An automated infant massager system that monitors an infant's physical, physiological and behavioral response to the massage and can adjust the intensity of the massage and massager duration settings based on the responses of the infant and/or information from a user, preferably autonomously. A processor, which is operatively associated with the infant massager, coordinates overall operations and functions of the infant massager, as well as receiving information regarding the infant's physical, behavioral, and physiological responses to the massage. The user input through the remote receiver transmitter, and/or an associated bar code/radio-frequency identification (RFID) scanner, and/or direct communications with the processor may be employed. In a further embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of infant massaging units are controlled in network fashion by means of a processor and router, thereby permitting one or more infant massagers to be controlled by one or more users and allows one or more automated infant massagers to communicate and interface with electronic medical record (EMR) systems. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030123 | Orthotic device having coupling segments - An orthotic device for supporting a jointed limb of the human body includes a first segment having a first support member that extends along a posterior portion of the limb about the joint, a first support pad secured to the first support member, and a channel slot extending along the first support member. An extension segment includes a second support member that also extends along the posterior portion of the limb and a second support pad secured to the second support member. The second support member can be adjustably coupled to the first segment by entering and engaging the channel slot. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030124 | CHRONIC ACCESS SYSTEM FOR EXTRACORPOREAL TREATMENT OF BLOOD INCLUDING A CONTINOUSLY WEARABLE HEMODIALYZER - A patient wearable, continuously operating extracorporeal pump apparatus which accesses the patient's arterial venous pressure differential by applying external pressure to a subcutaneous graft that has been cannualized to modulate blood flow through an extracorporeal circuit and to drive the pump for delivering a medicament, such as an anticoagulant, to the site of an intravenous cannula to prevent clogging thereof and also to move a dialysate through a circuit, including a dialyzer and a dialysate rejuvenating cartridge, whereby kidney failure can be treated without recourse to prior art hemodialysis machines found in most treatment facilities. With slight modification, the present invention can be used to remove excess fluids from CHF patients, to remove toxins from the blood in those suffering from liver failure and to facilitate administration of insulin to diabetics and/or glucose to those having hypoglycemia. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030125 | BLOOD RESERVOIR INCORPORATING A VAPOR TRAP - The present invention consists of a blood reservoir that incorporates a separate chamber designed to trap condensing water vapor. The blood chamber and the vapor trap are in fluid communication along their top assuring that vacuum applied to the top of the vapor trap is equally applied to the blood chamber. The combination is also structured to prevent condensate water accumulating in the vapor trap chamber from overflowing into the blood chamber as well as provide a structure that allows the end user to empty the water in the vapor trap chamber. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030126 | MONOCANALICULONASAL AND/OR MONOCANALICULAR INTUBATION ASSEMBLY, MAINLY FOR NASOLACHRYMAL IMPERFORATION - Monocanaliculonasal and/or monocanalicular intubation assembly mainly intended for nasolachrymal imperforation, comprising a mandrel ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030127 | DUCT STENT FOR CARRYING MINIATURE RADIOACTIVE PARTICLE SOURCES - A duct stent being capable of carrying the subminiature radioactive particle source is mainly used for the inside radiation therapy of metaphase or terminal pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer, and has drainage function. The duct stent consists of a tubular drainage tube ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030128 | IONTOPHORESIS DEVICE - The transport efficiency of a drug using an iontophoresis device is increased using a negative pressure device. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030129 | DERMAL PATCH - The invention is generally directed to a kit and patch for transdermal or intradermal delivery of at least one substance into the skin. The kit includes a dermal patch having an electrochemical cell with two electrodes and a retainer for retaining a conductive fluid which further includes an active substance. The conductive fluid can be deposited on at least one of the two electrodes. Alternatively, the conductive fluid can be applied topically to the skin. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030130 | PHARMACEUTICAL INTERVENTION FOR MODULATION OF NEURAL PLASTICITY - A stimulating medical device. The stimulating medical device comprises: a stimulating assembly implantable proximate to a recipient's neural system, the assembly having at least one agent delivery port and a plurality of electrical contacts; an electrical stimulation controller configured to generate electrical stimulation signals for application the neural system via one or more of the plurality of electrical contacts; a pharmaceutical agent source configured to provide a plasticity modulating agent to the at least one delivery port for application to the neural system; and a pharmaceutical agent controller configured to control one or more of the pharmaceutical agent source and the at least one delivery port to cause selective application of the plasticity modulating agent to the neural system to at least one of reinforce and activate one or more neural pathways within the system. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030131 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANESTHETIZING EAR TISSUE - A system and method for use in iontophoretic anesthesia of a tympanic membrane are disclosed. The system generally includes an earplug and an electrode device. The earplug includes at least one sealing member for sealing the earplug in an ear canal. The method involves using the system on a human or animal subject. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030132 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WOUND, CAVITY, AND BONE TREATMENT - The present invention provides a treatment apparatus. The apparatus contains a reservoir or generator for a treatment solution, a mechanism for delivering the treatment solution to a wound site, and a mechanism for applying the solution to a wound, tissue, bone or surgical cavity for treatment. The apparatus may apply the solution (e.g., a solution containing hypohalous acid) with, for example, an occlusive wound dressing, pulsative lavage device, hydrotherapy, hydrosurgical device, and/or ultrasound. A waste container may be operably connected to the apparatus for collecting waste from the wound by run-off, or by applying negative pressure (e.g. a vacuum). Because the apparatus of the invention can optionally be portable or mobile, the invention is suitable for use in hospitals and nursing homes, as well as for home wound care. The invention also provides a method for treating a wound (or other area needing treatment), and/or for reducing wound bioburden, by supplying a hypochlorous acid solution to the site, such as a wound colonized or infected with drug resistant bacteria, before, during, or after negative pressure wound therapy. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030133 | INTERACTIVE NGT SYSTEM - Disclosed is an NGT system, the system comprises a nasogastric tube having a diameter and length configured to pass through an esophagus such that the lumen of the NGT maintains fluid communication with a portion of the digestive tract, and a digestive tract sensor operatively associated with the NGT, the digestive tract sensor configured to sense from inside the body and transmit signals in response to one or both of conditions relating to nourishment states of the digestive tract, and positioning of the NGT. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030134 | PRECISION ORIFICE SAFETY DEVICE - A safety device in a fluid vent conduit for reducing vacuum level in an aspiration conduit of an ophthalmic surgical system. The device includes an orifice having an inlet for receiving a flow of fluid from an irrigation source. The orifice further has an outlet for directing the flow of fluid into the aspiration conduit. The orifice has a cross-sectional area sufficiently large to ensure an acceptable amount of fluid flows into the aspiration conduit, to reduce the vacuum level in the aspiration conduit, to an acceptable level in an acceptable amount of time and to provide adequate reflux. The cross-section area is sufficiently small to restrict the flow of fluid to allow enough fluid to continue to flow from the irrigation source to a handpiece at a surgical site. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030135 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANCHORING BONE SCREWS AND INJECTING MANY TYPES OF HIGH VISCOSITY MATERIALS IN AREAS SURROUNDING BONE - An improved method and apparatus for anchoring bone screws into bones of living beings includes a cannulated screw or bone anchor that is provided with at least one discharge opening in the distal end thereof. The head of the screw is configured to receive therein a material delivery probe in sealing relationship therewith. A fluid insertion device is connected to the material delivery probe and pumps a highly viscous material through the material delivery probe and into the interior of a bone in which the distal end of the screw has been inserted. The screw can be anchored proximally in bone to prevent backpressure from dislodging the delivery cannula and aides in achieving the high pressures necessary to cause the positive effects of materials previously not injectable in the bone or surrounding areas with the current methods and apparatia. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030136 | Ophthalmic Injection Device Including Dosage Control Device - An injection device includes a dispensing chamber, a plunger, a controller, a temperature control device, and a memory device. The dispensing chamber has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a cavity for receiving a quantity of a substance. The plunger is engaged with the inner surface of the dispensing chamber, is capable of sliding in the cavity of the dispensing chamber, and is fluidly sealed to the inner surface of the dispensing chamber. The controller controls the operation of the injection device. The temperature control device at least partially surrounds the dispensing chamber. The memory device has a parameter stored on it. The controller uses the parameter from the memory device to operate the injection device. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030137 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING BODY FLUID SAMPLES - An apparatus is provided for monitoring a predetermined parameter of a patient's body fluid while infusing an infusion fluid into the patient. The apparatus comprises an infusion line and a catheter configured for insertion into a blood vessel of the patient, and a reversible infusion pump connected between a source of an infusion fluid and the infusion line and catheter. The apparatus further comprises a body fluid sensor assembly mounted in fluid communication with the infusion line and which includes a first sensor and a sample cell. The first sensor provides a signal indicative of a predetermined parameter of any fluid present in the infusion line. The sample cell is substantially transmissive to light comprising a wavelength λ. The apparatus further comprises a controller that is configured to operate the infusion pump in a forward direction so as to pump the infusion fluid through the infusion line and catheter for infusion into the patient. The controller is configured to intermittently interrupt its operating of the infusion pump in the forward direction to operate the infusion pump in a rearward direction so as to draw a body fluid sample from the patient through the catheter and infusion line. The body fluid sample drawn from the patient is disposed such that a first portion of the body fluid sample is in sensing contact with the first sensor of the body fluid sensor assembly, and a second portion of the body fluid sample is disposed within the sample cell of the body fluid sensor assembly. The controller further is configured to monitor the signal provided by the first sensor of the body fluid sensor assembly and to detect a change in the signal indicative of the arrival of the body fluid sample at the first sensor. The controller, in response to detecting the arrival of the body fluid sample at the first sensor, is configured to cease its operating of the infusion pump in the rearward direction. The signal produced by the first sensor provides an indication of a predetermined parameter of the patient's body fluid when the body fluid sample is in sensing contact with the first sensor. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030138 | Gastrojejunal feeding tube - A feeding tube apparatus is shown, with self propelled features that provide for placement in the postpyloric region of a patient. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030139 | Anastomosis Devices and Methods Utilizing Colored Bands - Methods and apparatus for visually distinguishing an inflation balloon from a distal tip of an anastomosis device with an unassisted eye so as to enhance patient safety during an anastomosis procedure. The anastomosis device can comprise a visual reference intermediate the inflation balloon and the distal tip to visually differentiate the distal tip from the inflation balloon. The visual reference can include a colored band to assist a medical profession in determining which portions of the anastomosis device can be grasped or otherwise handled so as to avoid damage to the inflation balloon during manipulation of the anastomosis device such as during removal of the anastomosis device from packaging or during deployment of the anastomosis device during the anastomosis procedure. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030140 | LOCATING SIDE CATHETER BRANCH RELATIVE TO INFLATION PORTION - A side catheter branch of a catheter assembly is oriented with respect to the main or side balloons of a catheter assembly. In some examples, the orientation is accomplished by connecting the side catheter branch to the main and/or side balloons or waste portions thereof. In other examples, the side catheter branch is positioned within the folds of the main or side balloons during assembly of the catheter assembly. In this manner, the side catheter branch remains in a known orientation with respect to the main and/or side balloons prior to and/or after deployment. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030141 | RAPID-EXCHANGE CATHETER - A rapid exchange catheter device comprising: an elongated collapsible catheter body with a distal end and a proximal end, having a duct along a portion of the distal end of the elongated body for engagement with a guide-wire, and having a lumen extending from the proximal end towards the distal end, a portion of the lumen at the distal end substantially parallel to at least a portion of the duct; and a stiffening insert for inserting inside the lumen up to a distal end of the lumen, so as to allow advancing the catheter by advancing the stiffening insert, which pushes the distal end of the elongated body at the distal end of the lumen, dragging the rest of the catheter behind it. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030142 | BALLOON CATHETER AND SHEATH FABRICATION METHOD - A balloon catheter including: a flexible sheath which has at least one lumen; and a cylindrical balloon which is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the sheath and can be inflated with a fluid supplied from the lumen; wherein the sheath has a large diameter portion whose outer diameter is greater than a basic outer diameter thereof, and the balloon is set to have a maximum inner diameter greater than the basic outer diameter when deflated, and is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the large diameter portion. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030143 | FOLDING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR BIFURCATION POST-DILATATION BALLOON - A post dilatation balloon catheter includes a balloon member having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a circumferential bulge portion. The circumferential bulge portion extends around a circumference of the balloon member and is positioned at a location between the proximal and distal portions of the balloon member. The circumferential bulge portion inflates to a maximum inflated dimension that is greater than a maximum dimension of the proximal and distal portions of the balloon member. The balloon member is arranged into a folded state by folding at least one of the distal and proximal portions of the balloon member in a separate step from folding the circumferential bulge portion. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030144 | BALLOON CATHETER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A balloon catheter comprises an outer shaft having a distal end, an inner shaft situated therein to form an annular fluid line and projecting beyond the distal end of the outer shaft, and a balloon which is dilatable under the influence of a fluid introduced through the fluid line under pressure. At its proximal end the balloon is attached in a fluid-tight manner to the distal end region of the outer shaft at a first attachment zone, and at its distal end is attached in a fluid-tight manner to the distal end region of the inner shaft at a second attachment zone. Between the attachment zones, in the undilated state the balloon is placed in longitudinal folds along its length. The balloon, at least at its distal end, has an untapered design with a thin wall thickness (d) which is essentially unchanged over the length of the balloon, and the longitudinal folds extend into the attachment zone at that location. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030145 | PERMANENT UMBILICAL HOLLOW TUBE - An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a tube having a first end and a second end. The second end prevents access to an inner wall of the tube. Further, the apparatus includes a valve operably connected to the first end of the tube and configured to provide access to the inner wall of the tube to a guiding member inserted through the valve. The guiding member positions the tube in an umbilical vessel of an umbilical cord prior to occlusion of the umbilical vessel so that the tube remains within the umbilical vessel after occlusion of the umbilical vessel. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030146 | AUTO-DISABLE DEVICE FOR SYRINGES - An auto-disable device for use with a sterile single use hypodermic syringe has a barrel adapter configured to attach to the outlet end of the syringe barrel, external to the barrel. A needle hub holding a hypodermic needle is affixed to the barrel adapter, the barrel adapter and the needle hub forming an assembly having a cavity with a passage for the flow of liquid through the device. An elastically-deformable sealing ring and a moveable sealing member having a head and a shaft are positioned in the cavity. The sealing member is moveable within the cavity. The ring and moveable sealing member are configured to form a seal, after a single use of the syringe, against a flow of liquid into the syringe for refilling of the syringe. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030147 | APPARATUS FOR GUIDING THE PLACEMENT OF A SUBCUTANEOUS DEVICE - An apparatus for guiding the placement of a subcutaneous device that includes a strap having an indentation configured for a fold of skin and fat layer to be positioned within the indentation as the subcutaneous device is advanced to a desired implantation site. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030148 | Intradermal Delivery Device With Crenellated Skin Engaging Surface Geometry - An apparatus for delivering or withdrawing a fluid through at least one layer of the skin is provided. The device may include a body having a top face, a bottom face, a side edge and at least one channel. The bottom face includes a first surface area and a second surface area adjacent to and recessed at a first distance from the first surface area. The bottom face further includes at least one raised protrusion disposed on the second surface area. The protrusion has a height from the first surface greater than the first distance. At least one dermal-access member is provided in the protrusion and is in fluid communication with the channel to deliver or withdraw the fluid. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030149 | BREAST MARKER - Tissue markers, systems for marking tissue, and methods of using tissue markers. A tissue marker may have a body with a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of coupling sites, and a plurality of elongate members. The tissue marker may include a remotely visible material. The tissue marker may have a delivery configuration that is different from a deployed configuration. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030150 | APPARATUS FOR INTRA-OCULAR INJECTION - The application relates to an apparatus for intraocular injection comprising a plate adapted for being brought into contact with an eye and guiding means for guiding a needle into the interior of an eye, characterized in that the plate comprises a cut-out having an edge adapted to be positioned along the limbus delimiting the cornea and the sclera of the eye, so as to adjust the position of the guiding means with respect to the limbus. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030151 | DEBUBBLER - A device for removal of a gas from a liquid in a medical infusion line has a housing containing a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. Preferably liquid passes on the exterior of the membranes and gas bubbles in the liquid pass into the lumens of the hollow fiber membranes. This is for removal by a vacuum. The device can include its own vacuum chamber. When the device has its own vacuum chamber, it can include a warning system to alert a user to replace the device when the provided vacuum is no longer sufficient. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030152 | Multi Injection Microneedle Therapy System - The present invention relates to a microneedle therapy system for skin care, hair loss treatment, obesity treatment, and the like. Provided is a multi-injection microneedle therapy system which implements a new treatment device and method capable of inserting a number of needles to create holes on the human skin and simultaneously inject drugs by using a gun, thereby significantly reducing a procedure time, minimizing pain, and increasing drug absorption efficiency to maximize treatment effectiveness. In addition, the multi injection microneedle therapy system can perform microneedle therapy or mesotherapy treatment according to types of injected drugs and effectively perform the mesotherapy treatment by performing a number of injections for a short procedure time. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030153 | Injector Having Low Input Power - A powered injector that stores energy at a low rate when not in use and delivers energy at a high rate during injection. Energy may be stored in a highly responsive energy storage device, such as a capacitor, for rapid delivery of power to the injector motor. In certain embodiments, wires connecting the powered injector to a power supply may be relatively small and inexpensive because the current and voltage loads placed on the wires are relatively low. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030154 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT INSERTER - A catheter system for positioning an instrument within a body that includes a hub defining a lumen therethrough for passage of the instrument toward the body. The catheter system also includes an elongate tubular member defining a lumen therethrough. The lumen of the elongate tubular member is in communication with the lumen of the hub for further passage of the instrument toward the body. The system also includes a slitter member that is coupled to the hub. The slitter member is disposed to slit the elongate tubular member as the elongate tubular member moves relative to the hub. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030155 | Cannula and Delivery Device - The present application concerns a cannula device for mounting in a base part ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030156 | DRUG DELIVERY PLATFORM INCORPORATING HYDROGEL PUMPING MECHANISM WITH GUIDED FLUID FLOW - A drug delivery platform is provided for delivering a controlled infusion of a drug to an individual. The drug delivery platform includes a reservoir for receiving the drug therein and a hydrogel engageable with the reservoir. The hydrogel is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration wherein the hydrogel exerts a pressure on the reservoir to urge the drug therefrom in response to a predetermined stimulus. A flow guide distributes the predetermined stimulus over the hydrogel in response to activation by an individual. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030157 | Drug Retention Cap - A drug retention cap has a cap section and a drug retention pin. The cap section has a generally dome-shaped top end and a cylindrical portion extending downward from the generally dome-shaped top end. The top end of the cap section is closed, and the bottom end is open. The open bottom end is configured to receive a needle of a drug delivery device. The drug retention pin extends from near the apex of the dome-shaped top end downward toward the open bottom end. The drug retention pin is configured to fit inside a hollow needle. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030158 | Medical Delivery System with Flexible Blocking Element - A container suitable for use in said medical delivery system and a medical delivery system having a container and a dosing assembly, where the container is fastenable to the dosing assembly by a movement comprising a translatory movement followed by a rotational movement. One of the container and the dosing assembly comprises one or more blocking elements movable between a blocking position and a non-blocking position responsive to the rotational movement. Each blocking element is able to engage the other one of the container and the dosing assembly. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030159 | SYRINGE PLUNGER - A syringe plunger has a hole is arranged in its plunger central axis, with a diaphragm arranged in the hole. The thickness of the diaphragm in the hole is from 0.01 mm to 0.5 mm. A manufacturing method of a syringe plunger includes the steps of: adding pigment into medical rubber and stirring uniformly; each of a fixed die and a movable die of a medical rubber syringe die being embedded with an impacting and penetrating needle, when molding and die closing, space between the impacting and penetrating needles of the fixed die and the movable die being 0.01 mm to 0.5 mm; demolding said molded medical rubber plunger. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030160 | ATTACHMENT FOR A SYRINGE OR A CARTRIDGE - The invention relates to an attachment ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030161 | INTEGRATED SLITTER FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENT INSERTER - A catheter system for positioning of an instrument within a body. The catheter system includes a hub defining a lumen therethrough for passage of the instrument and an elongate tubular member defining a lumen therethrough. The lumen of the tubular member is in communication with the lumen of the hub. The system also includes a slitter member that is coupled to the hub. The slitter member is disposed to slit the tubular member. The slitter further includes a moveable member that is moveably coupled to the hub and that is coupled to the tubular member, the moveable member is operable to advance the elongate tubular member toward the slitter member as the moveable member is moved relative to the hub. The slitter member thereby slits the elongate tubular member. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030162 | Stretchable-diameter inserter for hemodynamic studies and related operations - A stretchable-diameter inserter, for hemodynamic studies and related operations, is characterized in that it comprises an inserter tube, a hemostatic valve designed for preventing blood from exiting the patient toward the operator, a side line including a faucet, adapted to be used for performing blood taking and infusion operations and two dilatators: a first dilatator having a smaller cross-section and a second dilatator having a larger cross-section. The inserter tube is made of a rigid and flexible material with a substantially circular or oval contour, and comprises one or more longitudinally extending reduced thickness regions; each said reduced thickness region being folded on itself; the inner diameter therewith the tube is originally extruded is that desired for a maximum diameter configuration; the thus obtained extruded tube being then thermoformed so as to cause the reduced thickness region edges to be approached to one another thereby providing a minimum diameter tube; the thermoforming method so handling the reduced thickness region as to cause the tube material forming its thickness to be folded inward the tube, to allow the tube edges to move one another. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030163 | Connector For A Establlshing A Fluid Communication Controlled By A Valve Essentially Used In The Field Of Medicine - According to the invention, the spring-effect deformation capacity of the valve ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030164 | Medical Valve with Raised Seal - A seal for a medical valve having a housing and an inlet includes a seal portion and a sleeve portion. The seal portion may be over the inlet of the valve and have a normally closed aperture therethrough. The aperture may be located proximal to the inlet. The sleeve portion may extend distally from the seal portion, and at least a part of the sleeve portion may be chemically bonded to the inlet. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030165 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly comprises an outer catheter including an outer catheter body and an outer catheter hub at a proximal portion of the outer catheter body; and an inner catheter including an inner catheter body insertable in the outer catheter body, a tip at the distal portion of the inner catheter body which is rich in flexibility, and an inner catheter hub at the proximal portion of the inner catheter body adapted to be coupled to the outer catheter hub. The inner catheter body includes a flexible section connected the tip, a physical property transition section on the proximal side of the flexible section, a first body section on the proximal side of the physical property transition section, a second body section on the proximal side of the first body section, greater than the first body section in flexural rigidity, and having a reinforcing material layer. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030166 | MANUALLY-ACTUATED, REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS FOR TREATING WOUNDS - A manually-actuated, constant reduced-pressure apparatus for use with a reduced-pressure system for treating tissue at a tissue site includes a flexible, collapsible member that is operable to move between a compressed position and an extended position. The collapsible member may be disposed between a carrier member and a slider member that move between a compressed position and an extended position. The carrier member and slider member are urged away from each other by a constant-force biasing member, e.g., a constant force coil spring. As the apparatus moves from the compressed position to the extended position, a constant reduced-pressure is generated and delivered to a reduced-pressure port. Systems, methods of manufacturing a manually-actuated, constant reduced-pressure apparatus, and methods of treating a tissue site are also provided. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030167 | Leak Sensor - The present invention relates to a method and dressing for detecting detachment of the dressing, which is applied to a surface of an at least partly electrically conductive object. The dressing comprises an adhesive for attaching the dressing to the electrically conductive object and at least two electrodes arranged in a distance from the electrically conductive object. A voltage is applied to the first and second electrode establishing an electrical circuit comprising a first capacitor between the first electrode and the electrically conductive object and a second capacitor between the second electrode and the electrically conductive object. Changes of the capacitance between at least one of the first and the second electrode and the electrically conductive object are detected, and an alarm is activated when the changes of the capacitance reach a predetermined value. This advantageously provides a method whereby a leak can be detected quickly. Furthermore, this advantageously provides a leak sensor with no direct physical or mechanical contact between the electrically conductive object, e.g. the skin, and the electrodes. This provides for a dressing comprising a leak sensor without compromising the comfort of the user. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030168 | Aspiration control via flow or impedance - A microsurgical system capable of controlling aspiration and detecting an occlusion via monitoring a change in either suction flow rate or suction impedance. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030169 | Catheter system - A catheter retaining system for a container is disclosed. The system may be utilized with a wide variety of containers for receiving catheterized fluids. Each embodiment of the system includes a structure for selectively securing at least one catheter to the container. The structure assists in maintaining the catheter in the proper location with respect to the container to minimize or eliminate spills, prevent contamination of sterile environments or the specimen, facilitate the catheterization process for patients and prevent patient embarrassment. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030170 | Absorptive Pad - This disclosure relates to a substrate comprising multiple layers which are designed to provide moisture absorption, non-adherence, and antimicrobial properties to a contact surface. The substrate is minimally comprised of (a) at least one skin contact layer of apertured hydrophobic polymeric film, (b) at least one layer of absorptive material that contains a reinforcement material, and (c) at least one layer of liquid impermeable film backing. The substrate may also include a layer of material that contains an antimicrobial agent. The substrate may be ideally suited for use in the medical field as an absorptive pad for end-uses such as wound care (e.g. burn care), surgery care, and incontinence care. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030171 | COMPOSITE ARTICLE SUITABLE FOR USE AS A WOUND DRESSING - A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer, a fluid retentive layer, and, optionally, a moisture vapor permeable film. The first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a fluid contacting surface. The fluid retentive layer is positioned so that the first surface layer of the fluid retentive layer is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid transport layer. The moisture vapor permeable film is positioned so that it is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid retentive layer. The composite article is suitable for use as a wound dressing. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030172 | SANITARY ARTICLE COMPRISING A MICROBE-INHIBITING COMPOSITION - A sanitary article ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030173 | Absorbent Products with Wetness Sensors - A sensor that is sensitive to the presence of aqueous-based fluids is described. The sensor has a wetness indicating material immobilized or printed on a substrate. The indicating material contains at least one electron-donating leuco dye and one electron deficient receptor, and exhibits a visual signal (e.g., vivid or strong color intensity) in a dry state, which fades or disappears when in contact with a water-containing liquid. An absorbent article incorporating such a sensor to communicate to a user that the article has been exposed to water-containing fluids is also described. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030174 | MULTI-PLY FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME - Multi-ply fibrous structures, more particularly to embossed multi-ply fibrous structures and processes for making same are provided. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030175 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article comprises an absorbent interposed between a liquid-permeable surface sheet and a back sheet. The absorbent is constituted of a set of left and right absorbent elements arranged substantially along the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article. The absorbent element of one side is formed as a dogleg to the right in a top plan view whereas the absorbent element of the other side is formed as a dogleg to the left in a top plan view, so that the absorbent elements have an intersecting portion intersecting in at least the region containing the portion corresponding to the blood discharge opening of the wearer. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030176 | Absorbent Incontinence Article with Improved Closure System - The invention relates to an absorbent incontinence diaper ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030177 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - [Problems] To provide an absorbent article that is favorably effective in body pressure dispersion | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030178 | COMPOSITE ARTICLE SUITABLE FOR USE AS A WOUND DRESSING - A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer having first and second surfaces and a hydrophobic layer applied to the first surface of the fluid transport layer. When the composite article is used as a wound dressing, the first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a skin-facing surface. The hydrophobic layer comprises a plurality of discontinuities, and at least a portion of the discontinuities have a dimension sufficient to permit the passage of fluid through the hydrophobic layer and into the fluid transport layer. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030179 | ABSORBENT MEDICAL ARTICLES - Medical articles including an absorbent layer, a backing layer and an optional liquid permeable facing layer are disclosed. The construction of the medical article is such that volumetric expansion of the absorbent layer is allowed in directions parallel to the surface of the backing layer as the absorbent layer absorbs moisture. The medical article may include a debonding agent located between the absorbent layer and the backing layer. The absorbent layer is operably attached to the backing layer. When the absorbent layer absorbs moisture, e.g., wound exudate, at least a portion of the absorbent layer detaches from the backing layer such that the absorbent layer can expand and move relative to the backing. The debonding agent facilitates this change from attachment to detachment of the absorbent layer to the backing. The medical articles of the present invention may also be constructed such that a portion of the front surface of the backing layer located directly opposite the absorbent layer is free of adhesive. The adhesive free area or areas may be provided in place of a physical debonding agent or in addition to a physical debonding agent. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030180 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTI-LAYERED FILM AND FILM MANUFACTURED BY SAID METHOD - Multi-layered film consisting of at least an inner layer ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030181 | DUAL-LUMEN NEEDLE - A dual-lumen needle for aseptic filling and withdrawal of fluids from septum-plugged containers | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030182 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND KIT FOR INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION - The invention refers to a new system for packaging pharmaceutical compositions comprising active principles that may be administered intravenously, in particular it concerns a system for packaging in bottles which makes it possible to ensure the complete transfer of the content of the bottle into the liquid for intravenous infusion and at the same time prevent any accidental contact with the active principle by the health-care personnel preparing said intravenous infusion, and a complete kit for intravenous administration. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030183 | Method of treating vascular disease at a bifurcated vessel using a coated balloon - Disclosed is a method for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent from an angioplasty balloon for treating vascular disease at a bifurcated vessel. The invention also relates to the method of loading the beneficial agents onto the balloon and the device, as well as the method of delivery of the agents from separate surfaces. The invention also relates to a method of loading multiple beneficial agents onto the balloon surfaces | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030184 | SPINAL PLATFORM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT TO A SPINAL CORD TARGET - A spinal platform for delivering a therapeutic agent to a spinal cord target includes a brace member for attachment to a plurality of bony structures surrounding at least a portion of the spinal cord target, a carriage member operatively coupled to and movable along the brace member, and a universal joint for adjusting the coronal or sagittal angle of a surgical instrument. The brace member includes at least one longitudinal rail and a plurality of attachment members. The plurality of attachment members is operably connected to the at least one longitudinal rail. The at least one longitudinal rail includes a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a middle portion extending between the proximal and distal end portions. The universal joint is seated within a portion of the carriage member and is capable of delivering the therapeutic agent to the spinal cord target. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030185 | Remote controller for substance delivery system - Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled substance delivery device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to some embodiments, a delivery device or related device may be placed in an environment in order to pump a material into the environment or into an additional fluid handling structure within the device. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. The concentration of a substance in the fluid to be delivered may be modified by a remote control signal. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030186 | EXTENDABLE ASPIRATION CATHETER - An intravascular aspirating assembly comprising an elongate guidewire having a proximally facing filter disposed on a distal portion thereof, a single operator exchange aspiration catheter disposed on the guidewire, the aspiration catheter having a proximal end, a distal end and an aspiration lumen extending therebetween, an extension catheter slidably disposed in the aspiration lumen and having a length greater than that of the aspiration catheter. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030187 | Apparatus and Method for Controlling Headaches - A user friendly apparatus and method provides effective pain control resulting from headaches and facial aches, which can be safely used by patients and medical personal alike. The economical apparatus can provide a controller equipped with an injector having a tubular section and nozzle, as well as a nostril-engaging introducer and an optional handle. In the user friendly method, the tubular section of the injector can be inserted through a nostril. The nozzle can then be positioned at an upward angle of inclination in proximity and downwardly and rearwardly of the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG nerve). Thereafter, an anesthetic can be injected through the nozzle and sprayed upwardly, towards and about the SPG nerve to minimize pain and control a headache or facial ache. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030188 | Methods for Ameliorating Pain and Devices for Delivering a Medicament - A method for delivering medicament such as for ameliorating pain in a patient includes introducing an injector through a nasal passage of the patient into a region substantially medial and/or posterior and/or inferior to a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) of the patient; and delivering a medicament from the injector superiorly and/or laterally and/or anteriorly towards the SPG. A device for delivering a medicament to a patient in need thereof includes (a) an injector containing a first end configured to remain outside a nasal passage of the patient and a second end configured for entry into the nasal passage of the patient; and (b) an introducer configured for engagement with a nostril of the patient and containing a passageway configured for slidably receiving the injector. The injector is moveable between a storage position preceding the engagement and an engaging position pursuant to the engagement. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030189 | FOLDED PERINEAL PAD - A multi-layered, absorbent perineal pad is disclosed that has a generally ovate cross-section. In disclosed embodiments, the pad has an absorbent outer layer, antimicrobial intermediate layer, and absorbent inner layer. At least two opposing edges of the pad are sealed to one another so that the absorbent inner layer encloses an internal cavity within the pad. The pad may be used to absorb liquids from perineal structures (such as vaginal or anal liquids) or administer agents to perineal structures. Liquids that are absorbed in the pad can be subjected to diagnostic assays. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030190 | GASTRODUODENAL BALLOON TUBES AND METHODS FOR USE IN LOCALIZED HYPOTHERMIA - Materials and Methods for producing localized hypothermia in a patient (e.g., for treatment of acute pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer). | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030191 | CATHETER WITH A PRE-SHAPED DISTAL TIP - Catheters having a pre-shaped tip configuration are disclosed. A catheter in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention can include an elongated tubular shaft equipped with a distal tip section having a pre-shaped tip configuration that can be used to facilitate tracking of the device through particular locations of the vasculature. The catheter may include a number of features that transition the stiffness and flexibility characteristics of the device and provide a means to radiographically visualize the catheter within the body. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030192 | CATHETER SHAFT BOND ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS - A catheter shaft bond arrangement includes a first catheter shaft defining a first lumen, a second catheter shaft defining a second lumen, and a first bonding member. The first bonding member is configured to bond with the first and second catheter shafts to create a molded bond upon application of heat to the first bonding member. The molded bond provides a fixed axial and radial orientation of the first and second catheter shafts relative to each other. The molded bond can be generated in some arrangements without the use of the first bonding member. In other arrangements, two or more bonding members can be used to create the molded bond. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030193 | GUIDE CATHETER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The present invention is a guide catheter and a method of making the guide catheter. The invention includes a catheter having an inner layer, a support element associated with the inner layer, and an outer layer external to the support element. The invention further includes a cutting apparatus used in the method of making the guide catheter. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030194 | CONNECTOR AND INFUSION TUBE SET - A connector includes a male connector section having a male-side cavity, a female connector section having a female-side cavity to which another male connector section the same as the male connector section can be connected, a seal member formed from an elastic material for maintaining liquid tightness between the connector sections when the other male connector section and the female connector section are connected to each other, and lock mechanisms disposed respectively on the male connector section side and the female connector section side for maintaining the connected condition of the connector sections when the other male connector section and the female connector section are connected to each other. Each of the lock mechanisms has a male lock section formed to project in parallel to the direction of connection between the connector sections, and a female lock section, which is formed adjacent to the male lock section and parallel to the direction of connection, and to which another male lock section the same as the male lock section can be coupled. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030195 | CONNECTOR AND INFUSION TUBE SET - A connector includes a male connector section having a cavity, a female connector section having a cavity to which another male connector section the same as the male connector section can be connected, a male lock section or a female lock section, disposed adjacent to the male connector section so that the connection direction thereof is parallel to that of the male connector section, a female lock section disposed adjacent to the female connector section so that the connection direction thereof is parallel to that of the female connector section, and to which another male lock section the same as the male lock section can be coupled, or a male lock section disposed adjacent to the female connector section so that the connection direction thereof is parallel to that of the female connector section, and to which another female lock section the same as the female lock section can be coupled, and a seal member formed from an elastic material, for maintaining liquid-tightness of the connection between the other male connector section and the female connector section in a locked condition where the other male lock section and the female lock section are coupled to each other, wherein an unlocking sound, which enables recognition of unlocking, is generated at a time of unlocking when the locked condition is released. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030196 | APHERESIS OF A TARGET MOLECULE FROM CEREBROSPINAL FLUID - A system includes (i) a medium having a solid support to which an antibody directed to target molecule is bound, (ii) a reservoir for containing the medium, (iii) a first catheter, and (iv) a second catheter. The first catheter has a proximal end portion, an opening for removal of cerebrospinal fluid from a subject, and a lumen extending from the proximal end portion to the opening. The first catheter is operably couplable to the reservoir such that fluid is capable of flowing from the lumen to the reservoir. The second catheter has a proximal end portion, a delivery region for returning cerebrospinal fluid to the subject, and a lumen extending from the proximal end portion to the delivery region. The second catheter is operably couplable to the reservoir such that fluid is capable of flowing from the reservoir to the lumen. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030197 | Devices for Handling Catheter Assembly - A gripping device for a catheter assembly is disclosed providing enhanced gripping power for the operator of the catheter assembly. The gripping device is situated at the proximal portion of the catheter assembly and the proximal terminus of an external catheter sheath is attached near or to the body of the gripping device. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030198 | DRUG DELIVERY PLATFORM UTILIZING HYDROGEL PUMPING MECHANISM - A drug delivery platform is provided for delivering a controlled infusion of a drug to an individual. The drug delivery platform includes a reservoir for receiving the drug therein and a pressure source engageable with the reservoir. The pressure source is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration wherein the pressure source exerts a pressure on the reservoir to urge the drug therefrom. An output conduit is provided for transmitting the drug into the individual. An actuation mechanism is operatively connected to the pressure source and the output conduit. The actuation mechanism is movable between a non-actuated position and an actuated position wherein pressure source moves from the first configuration to the second configuration and wherein the input of the output conduit communicates with the drug and the output end of the output conduit is receivable in the individual. | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030199 | Configurations And Methods For Power Generation In LNG Regasification Terminals - Disclosed are embodiments of a fluid delivery device ( | 2010-02-04 |
| 20100030200 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY POSITIONING INTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTS - An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system. | 2010-02-04 |
