05th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160030648 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO INCREASE THE OVERALL DIAMETER OF VEINS - A system and method for increasing the speed of blood and wall shear stress (WSS) in a peripheral vein for a sufficient period of time to result in a persistent increase in the overall diameter and lumen diameter of the vein is provided. The method includes pumping blood at a desired rate and pulsatility. The pumping is monitored and adjusted, as necessary, to maintain the desired blood speed, WSS and pulsatility in the peripheral vein in order to optimize the rate and extent of dilation of the peripheral vein. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030649 | CATHETER PUMP ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A STATOR - A catheter pump assembly is provided that includes a proximal a distal portion, a catheter body, an impeller, and a flow modifying structure. The catheter body has a lumen that extends along a longitudinal axis between the proximal and distal portions. The impeller is disposed at the distal portion. The impeller includes a blade with a trailing edge. The flow modifying structure is disposed downstream of the impeller. The flow modifying structure has a plurality of blades having a leading edge substantially parallel to and in close proximity to the trailing edge of the blade of the impeller and an expanse extending downstream from the leading edge. In some embodiments, the expanse has a first region with higher curvature and a second region with lower curvature. The first region is between the leading edge and the second region. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030650 | TET SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICE - A TET system is operable to vary an amount of power transmitted from an external power supply to an implantable power unit in accordance with a monitored condition of the implantable power unit. The amount of power supplied to the implantable power unit for operating a pump, for example, can be varied in accordance with a cardiac cycle, so as to maintain the monitored condition in the power circuit within a desired range throughout the cardiac cycle. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030651 | HEART HELP DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - An implantable device for improving the pump function of the heart of a human patient by applying an external force on the heart muscle is disclosed. The device includes at least one pump device having a pump. The pump includes: a piston adapted for reciprocating movement, an operating device for operating the piston, and a heart contacting organ. The movement of the piston assists the pump function of the heart through the heart contacting organ. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030652 | Implantable Cable-Connecting Device - An implantable cable connection device is provided with a cable connector which can comprise several plug-in connection elements, to which in each case an implantable cable can be connected by way of a plug-in connection, where the cable connector is designed as a rigid body of a biocompatible material. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030653 | INTEGRATED WATER TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ULTRA-LOW TOTAL CHLORINE DETECTION - A system and method for determining a concentration of total chlorine in dialysis water are provided. The system comprises a main unit housing an iodide/water sample chamber and a reducing agent chamber. An electrode pair bridges the two chambers and generates tri-iodide proportional to the amount of total chlorine in the dialysis water. The electrode pair detects the amount of tri-iodide generated in proportion to the amount of active chloride in the dialysis water. The system is suitable for use in connection with, or for incorporation into, a water purification system for generating dialysis fluid, and may include a display that alerts the user to stop or prevent a hemodialysis treatment if the total chlorine level exceeds a predetermined level. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030654 | Dialysis Machine Support Assemblies and Related Systems and Methods - In some aspects, a dialysis machine support assembly includes a platform configured to support a dialysis machine and a drive assembly configured to move the platform vertically. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030655 | MEDICAL TUBING INSTALLATION DETECTION - This disclosure relates to detecting fluid in medical tubing. In certain aspects, a method is performed by a data processing apparatus. The method includes controlling repetitive activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes receiving a signal from the ultrasonic receiver during an activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes determining that fluid is absent or present in a portion of the medical fluid tube based on a comparison between the signal and a threshold value. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030656 | SPIKE WITH NON-RETURN VALVE FUNCTION AND FILLING DEVICE OF A LIQUID SYSTEM WITH SPIKE - Disclosed is an anti-contamination device for preventing contamination of a fluid stored in a fluid container with a spike and a manually operable fluid blocking mechanism arranged directly downstream of the spike. A non-return valve is arranged between the spike and the fluid blocking mechanism, and that valve is adapted to allow only a flow from the spike in the direction of the manually operable fluid blocking mechanism. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030657 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM WITH BALANCE CHAMBER PRIME AND RINSEBACK - A dialysis system includes an extracorporeal circuit, a dialysis fluid circuit including first and second balance chambers, a fresh dialysis fluid pump in fluid communication with first and second fresh compartments of the first and second balance chambers, respectively. The first and second fresh compartments are in fluid communication with a fresh dialysate fluid inlet of the dialyzer, and a used dialysis fluid pump is in fluid communication with first and second spent compartments of the first and second balance chambers, respectively. The system is configured to run a blood rinseback sequence in which (i) at least one of the fresh used dialysis fluid pumps is operated to pump dialysis fluid through the dialyzer and into the extracorporeal circuit and (ii) the blood pump is operated to push blood back to a patient connected to the extracorporeal circuit. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030658 | Systems and Methods for Detecting Vascular Access Disconnection - A system for detecting whether a vascular access has been interrupted in an arrangement in which two catheters or needles are present in a blood vessel, fistula or graft. A fluid line leading to a pump is connected via a first connector to a first indwelling catheter, and a fluid line leading from a pump is connected via a second connector to a second indwelling catheter. Each connector is equipped with an electrode in contact with the lumen of the connector, the electrodes electrically connected to an electronic circuit that measures the impedance or conductivity of fluid between the first connector and second connectors via a fluid path through the blood vessel, fistula or graft. An electronic controller receives the impedance or conductivity data and processes the data to determine whether a vascular access disconnection has occurred. The processing may involve filtering the signal received by the controller, and/or setting provisional flags for a disconnection event that may be cleared if the signal changes before the expiration of a counter. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030659 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVAL OF IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE LIGANDS - The present disclosure relates to methods of removing soluble NKG2D ligands, including soluble MICA, soluble MICB and soluble ULBP proteins, from blood to treat diseases characterized by abnormal levels of soluble NKG2D ligands. Further provided are systems and devices for carrying out the therapeutic methods. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030660 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARALLEL CHANNEL MICROFLUIDIC SEPARATION - The present disclosure describes a system and method for microfluidic separation. More particularly, the disclosure describes a system and method for the purification of a fluid by the removal of undesired particles. The device includes microfluidic separation channels that include multiple outlets. The device also includes isolation slots positioned between each of the microfluidic separation channels. The device's base includes multiple acoustic transducers which in some implementations are configured to protrude into the isolation slots. The acoustic transducers are configured to generate aggregation axes within the separation channels, which are used to separate out undesired particles. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030661 | BLOOD SEPARATION CONTAINER FOR EXTRACTING SELF-PLATELET - The present invention relates to a blood separation container for extracting self-platelet. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030662 | AN INTELLIGENT AND CONFIGURABLE FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ITS USE - A configurable fluid delivery system and methods for its use are disclosed. The system may include one or more control units, fluid delivery units, fluid actuator units, and disposable units. Data sources and sensors on each of the delivery units, actuator units, and disposable units may provide data to the control unit, thereby identifying the components along with the manner in which they may be configured. The control unit may notify a user regarding the status of any one or more of the delivery, actuator, and disposable units to indicate their appropriateness for delivering a fluid according to one or more selected procedures and protocols. Also disclosed are methods by which the configurable fluid delivery system may provide data to a user to assist the user in assembling and testing a particular configuration of the fluid delivery system for a specific use. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030663 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLABLY ADMINISTERING FLUID TO A PATIENT AND/OR FOR CONTROLLABLY WITHDRAWING FLUID FROM THE PATIENT - Method and system for controllably administering and/or withdrawing fluid from a patient. In one embodiment, the system may include a needle assembly, an ultrasound imager, a fluid supply storage unit, a waste storage unit, a fluid pump, and a foot pedal assembly. A syringe may serve as the fluid supply storage unit and the waste storage unit. The pump may include a bi-directional motor and a gear coupled to the motor. The gear may be engageable with a rack on the syringe plunger to drive the plunger either for fluid aspiration or infusion. Depression of one portion of the foot pedal assembly causes the motor to drive the gear in one direction, and depression of another portion of the foot pedal assembly causes the motor to drive the gear the other direction. The system may include a control device to keep pressure in the fluid path from exceeding a limit. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030664 | MANUALLY OPERABLE PORTABLE INFUSION DEVICE - A portable therapeutic fluid delivery device and a method for delivering a therapeutic fluid into a body of a patient are provided. In one aspect the therapeutic fluid delivery device and the method can be implemented using at least one housing securable to the body of the patient, a reservoir coupled to the at least one housing, a therapeutic fluid dispensing mechanism, a memory component, a controller, at least one bolus delivery button configured to signal the controller to initiate the delivery of the therapeutic fluid into the body of the patient; and, an inadvertent initiation prevention mechanism adapted for preventing the patient from activating the at least one bolus delivery button. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030665 | CARTRIDGE INTERFACE ASSEMBLY - A cartridge interface assembly ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160030666 | METHOD OF TREATING COGNITIVE DISORDERS USING NEUROMODULATION - The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat a cognitive impairment and/or disorder. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrode and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a pulse generating source and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the cognitive disorder and/or enhancing the cognitive ability. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030667 | INSERTION DEVICE FOR AN INFUSION SET - An insertion device for an infusion set includes an advancement unit or a sliding element for moving the infusion set along a central axis from a proximal position into a distal position, a retaining element for retaining the infusion set that includes a guide element, a base part for accommodating the retaining element that includes a mating guide element and a contact surface for placing the insertion device on an application point of a patient's body, and a head part arranged rotatably about a central axis in relation to the base part. Upon relative rotation between the head part and the base part in one direction, the guide element of the retaining element can be guided with the mating guide element provided on the base part such that the retaining element is movable along the central axis relative to the base part from the distal position into the proximal position. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030668 | AUTOMATED PRESSURE LIMIT SETTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of infusing a fluid includes receiving values of one or more infusion parameters for an infusion of a fluid, Based on the received infusion parameter values, an occlusion pressure threshold for the infusion of the fluid is automatically calculated. During the infusion, a fluid pressure value is sensed. An indication is provided responsive to whether a value of the sensed fluid pressure is greater than the occlusion pressure threshold. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030669 | TEMPORARY SUSPENSION FOR CLOSED-LOOP MEDICAMENT THERAPY - A portable infusion pump can communicate with continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to receive continuous feedback relating to a user's blood glucose level during insulin or other medicament therapy and can automatically deliver insulin to a user when the CGM data indicates a need for additional insulin. Because patient behavior can interfere with the accuracy and efficacy of such closed loop or semi-closed loop therapy, a system can employ various mechanisms for manual temporary suspension of closed-loop therapy when a patient is aware that current or future behavior may inhibit therapy. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030670 | Blood Glucose and Insulin Control Systems and Methods - Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for administering a pharmaceutical to an individual through a dispenser control system. Input data is acquired from an input device coupled to a controller of the dispenser control system. The controller is in communication with the input device and configured to execute a stored program to calibrate pump settings of the dispenser control system based on the acquired input data. The stored program also computes a delivery schedule based on the pump settings for the individual and activates the dispenser control system to deliver at least one dose of the pharmaceutical according to the delivery schedule. The delivery schedule is characterized by a waveform other than a square-wave. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030671 | Multi-Chamber Injection Device - A multi-chamber injection device includes multiple syringes. The multiple syringes may be arrayed in a circular, linear, or other format. In some implementations, a needle, port, or similar may be shared by all the syringes in configuration that allows only one syringe to deliver contents at a time while blocking the other syringes from delivering their respective contents. In some implementations, the syringes may be all stored in the same container. One or more of the chambers of a multi-chamber injection device may be preloaded with medication. Different medications may be loaded into different chambers. The medications may be selected to treat the same medical condition. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030672 | Body Party and Diaphragm Materials for Medical Devices - The present invention inter alia relates to an apparatus. The apparatus comprises a body part, wherein the body part is made from a cyclic olefin polymer material or a cyclic olefin copolymer material or a mixture therefrom, and a diaphragm valve with a diaphragm, wherein at least a surface portion of the diaphragm is made from a diaphragm material, wherein said diaphragm material is a fluoroelastomer material or a perfluoroelastomer material or a mixture therefrom. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030673 | LIQUID MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS OPTIMIZED WITH TEMPERATURE SENSING - An apparatus for measuring liquid volume in a container includes a plurality of light sources for emitting electromagnetic radiation (EMR) toward the container, a plurality of sensors optically coupleable to the plurality of light sources, each sensor of the plurality of sensors for detecting the EMR emitted by at least a portion of the plurality of light sources, a temperature sensor for measuring at least one temperature associated with a liquid in the container, and at least one processor for receiving data representative of the portion of the detected EMR from each of the plurality of sensors, comparing the at least one measured temperature to a temperature guideline to identify any temperature events associated with the received data; normalizing the received data based on any temperature events associated with the received data; and converting the normalized data into a signature representative of the EMR detected by the plurality of sensors. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030674 | CONSTANT FORCE SYRINGE - Various syringe systems are disclosed. One such syringe system may include a body having a hollow lumen and a distal end, a vacuum chamber disposed within the hollow lumen of the syringe body, a first plunger connected to a distal portion of the vacuum chamber, the first plunger forming a first seal against an inner surface of the syringe body and defining a fluid volume between the first plunger and the distal end of the syringe body, a second plunger disposed within the vacuum chamber, the second plunger forming a second seal against an inner surface of the vacuum chamber and defining proximal and distal volume compartments within the vacuum chamber, and a piston affixed to the second plunger, the piston configured to move the second plunger within the vacuum chamber, thereby altering a volume of the proximal volume compartment and a volume of the distal volume compartment. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030675 | Assembly for a Drug Delivery Device Comprising a Feedback Feature - An assembly for a drug delivery device is provided, the assembly comprising at least one feedback feature. The feedback feature is configured to indicate the end of a dispense operation to a user by giving an audible and/or tactile feedback. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030676 | DEVICES FOR PREVENTION OF UNINTENTIONAL SYRINGE ASPIRATION - A device for prevention of unintentional syringe aspiration includes a syringe cartridge. The syringe cartridge includes a syringe barrel having a first end and a second end, and an outlet at the second end. A plunger is slidably disposed in the barrel between the first end and the second end. A cap is engaged with the first end of the cartridge; and the cap includes a force element. When a substance in the barrel is cooled and frozen and then thawed, the force element tends to force the plunger to move back toward the second end of the barrel. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030677 | Injection System - Methods and systems for an injection system are provided. An example injection system includes a container for a pharmaceutical that is sealed at a proximal end with a plunger having a pushing surface for engaging an inner surface of the hollow body. A plunger rod extends axially from the proximal end of the container and is covered with a plunger rod cover. Removal of the cover activates the system and allows for delivery of the pharmaceutical product from the container by advancing the plunger within the container towards the seal. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030678 | DRIVE MECHANISM OF A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - Drive Mechanisnn of a Drug Delivery Device The present invention relates to a drive mechanism of a drug delivery device for dispensing of a dose of a medicament, the mechanism comprising: —a housing ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160030679 | Logging Device Adapted to Combine Doses - A drug delivery system comprises means to create a log of expelled dose amounts of drug. Stored dose amounts determined within a given time period are combined to a single combined dose amount. The given time period is initiated by a detected expelling event taking place (i) a given amount of time after a previous detected expelling event, or (ii) after a given detected action. By this arrangement it is possible to create a log corresponding to what a user considers to be a single dose, i.e. combining “split doses” to create a single log entry for a per se split dose. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030680 | SUPPLEMENTAL DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT TO AN INJECTION DEVICE - A supplemental device for attachment to an injection device, the supplemental device having a housing containing at least two electromechanical switches each having an open state and a closed state and a protrusion associated with each switch configured to protrude from the housing so as to contact a rotatable surface of the injection device while the supplemental device is attached to the injection device; and a processor arrangement configured to detect a change in the state of each of the switches; and to determine a direction of rotation of the rotatable surface of the injection device from the detected state changes. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030681 | Injection Device - The invention refers to an injection device comprising a housing ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160030682 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY RETAINER - Described is a needle assembly retainer ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160030683 | SMART ADAPTER FOR INFUSION DEVICES - Smart sensors are employed to determine one or more of drug identification, dose, flow rate, concentration, agglomeration, and degradation and/or other characteristics of drug administration that can be detected via sensing technology. A smart sensor(s) can be coupled to or retrofitted onto injection pen injectors and/or drug delivery cartridges and/or infusion sets or cannulae, enabling infusion sets, pen injector systems or drug delivery cartridges to improve tracking of drug self-administration and stop medication errors that occur primarily through self or automated injection (e.g., due to incorrect or incomplete dosing, excessive dose or rate, incorrect drug, or drug degradation). | 2016-02-04 |
20160030684 | LUER ADAPTER FITTING AND DEVICES THEREWITH - A luer adapter fitting has a luer at one end and an elongate cylindrical insert at another end. The insert has a plurality of longitudinal ribs spatially formed about the insert. Each of the ribs has a sharp longitudinal edge. A needle extends from the end of the insert away from the luer. The luer adapter fitting is press-fitted to an internally threaded through bore at the neck of a tube holder. The circumferential dimension formed by the plurality of ribs is larger than the opening of the threaded through bore, so that when the insert is press-fitted to the through bore, the longitudinal sharp edges of the ribs would score the threads at the through bore to prevent relative rotation between the fitting and the holder. A flange at the insert snap catches onto the interior shoulder of the holder to fixedly couple the insert to the holder. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030685 | DEVICE FOR REDUCTION OF NEEDLE INSERTION SITE PAIN IN PATIENTS - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a device for the reduction of needle insertion site pain in patients. Various embodiments comprise a shell defining a hollow interior cavity filled at least in part by a freezable substance. The shell defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and a passage extending through the shell between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the passage is configured to at least partially surround a needle insertion site while a needle is inserted therethrough. At least one of the first and second surfaces comprise a plurality of protrusions distributed therein and configured to be depressed into the skin of the patient. When chilled and depressed against the patient's skin, the freezable device provides a sensory confusion sensation to the patient, thereby reducing perceived pain caused by the needle insertion. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030686 | DELIVERY OF NEBULIZED MEDICINES - Devices are disclosed that include a positionable elongated member configured to support and delivery tube and maintain a distal end of the tube in a desired position, and to allow the position of the distal end of the tube to be adjusted by a user, and an attachment device configured to allow a proximal end of the elongated member to be secured in a fixed position. These devices may be used, for example, in the delivery of vaporized medicine to a patient, e.g., a child or infant on a bed. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030687 | DELIVERY DEVICE AND KIT, AND METHOD OF USE - A delivery device includes a toroidal shaped housing defining an interior chamber and a central open space. The housing includes an input port communicating with the interior chamber and a delivery port positioned on an inner periphery of the housing. The delivery port is in fluid communication between the interior chamber and the central open space. The delivery port is spaced from the input port, which is adapted to receive an aerosolized medicament. In another aspect, a kit includes an outer ring-like housing component and a plurality of differently configured inner ring-like housing components mateable with the outer ring-like housing to form a holding chamber. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030688 | Spacer Chamber Comprising an Operating Means for an Inhaler - A spacer chamber for an inhaler includes a housing chamber, a mouthpiece arranged on a side of the housing chamber, and a connecting means arranged on the housing chamber opposite to the mouthpiece to connect the inhaler. A lever means is held on the housing chamber which is movable to two positions and has an active surface that is arranged in such a manner that the active surface can act on an activation element of the inhaler in any one of the positions, if the inhaler is connected to the connecting means. The lever means includes a lever element and a lever carrier for carrying the lever element, which is fastened to the housing chamber. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030689 | METHOD DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING LUNG VENTILATION - A method of monitoring lung ventilation of a subject is disclosed. The method comprises recording signals from a plurality of sensing location on the chest of the subject, at least a portion of the signals being indicative of a local motion of the chest at a respective sensing location. The method further comprises operating a data processing system to analyze the signals such as to determine a status of the ventilation, thereby to monitor the lung ventilation of the subject. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030690 | A RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAID DEVICE - A method of controlling a flow rate of gases supplied to a patient by a respiratory assistance device includes controlling the supply gases flow rate so as to deliver gases to the patient according to a predetermined gases pressure/flow rate profile for at least a portion of the breathing cycle. A profile may be achieved that provides the patient with a particular benefit or therapy. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030691 | CRITICAL CARE VENTILATOR WITH MOUTH PIECE VENTILATION - Systems and methods for providing respiratory support to a subject by intermittently delivering pressurized flow of breathable gas to a subject are described. A system may include, for example, a pressure generator, an interface appliance configured to communicate a flow of gas generated by the pressure generator to an airway of the subject, one or more sensors, and one or more processors configured to execute one or more computer program modules. The computer program modules may be configured, for example, to determine whether the subject is ready to receive the pressurized flow of breathable gas, to initiate and/or terminate delivery of the pressurized flow of breathable gas to the airway of the subject, and to control the pressure generator and the interface appliance so as to appropriately deliver the pressurized flow of breathable gas based on a prescribed therapy regimen designed to ventilate the subject. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030692 | SINGLE-PIECE AEROSOL EXHALATION FILTER AND AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - An aerosol delivery device for delivering an aerosol to a patient includes a nebulizer configured to generate an aerosol containing droplets of a liquid medicament, an inhalation conduit defining an inhalation passage, an exhalation conduit defining an exhalation passage, and a single-piece filter connected to the exhalation conduit configured to capture at least some of the droplets of the liquid medicament from a gaseous or fluid medium. The single-piece filter includes a continuous, single-piece filter body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the proximal portion of the filter body has a proximal end that defines an opening configured to connect to the exhalation conduit and the distal portion of the filter body has a closed distal end. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030693 | TRACHEAL TUBE - Provided is a tracheal tube that can be easily inserted into the inside of a subject and enables real-time observation of a state after tracheal intubation. The tracheal tube ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160030694 | AIRWAY EXCHANGE CATHETER - Soft-tipped airway exchange apparatus for use when replacing an endotracheal tube in a patient with a new endotracheal tube. The apparatus comprises a polymeric catheter body sized for insertion into a passageway of the endotracheal tube, for ventilating the patient during replacement of the endotracheal tube. The catheter body has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a ventilation passageway extending longitudinally therein. The distal portion has a rigidity which is less than the rigidity of the proximal portion. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030695 | OXYGEN MASKS - The present disclosure relates to an oxygen mask comprising: a mask body defining a cavity configured to be positioned over the mouth and nose of a patient, an oxygen port formed on the upper half of the mask body, an annular aperture formed on the mask body, and at least one vent port formed on the mask body, wherein each vent port is formed on the bottom half of the mask body in a manner that patient's exhaled gases are directed towards the vent port. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030696 | NASAL CANNULA ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED PARTS - Nasal cannula assemblies for providing respiratory therapy to patients are provided. A nasal cannula assembly can include a cannula, an optional manifold, a gas supply tube, and a securement mechanism. Securement mechanisms can include headgear straps, cheek pads, or an adhesive nose strip. A nasal cannula assembly can also include a lanyard, lanyard clip, and/or lanyard connector to help support the weight of a main gas delivery conduit. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030697 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE PLACEMENT - Disclosed are an apparatus, system, and method for endotracheal tube placement that allow for ventilation of the patient throughout the process of placing an endotracheal tube. The apparatus includes a T-shaped adaptor having a first lumen for coaxial connection to an artificial airway and a second lumen that intersects the first lumen for connection to a ventilator. A cap is provided over the distal end of the first lumen, the cap having an opening that may be closed with a flexible plug, blocking air from exiting through the first lumen when the second lumen is attached to a ventilator. The opening is sized to receive a fiber optic bronchoscope and to flexibly seal against the exterior of the fiber optic bronchoscope as it passes through the cap. A line of weakening extends from the opening to the perimeter of the cap, such that after the fiber optic bronchoscope has been advanced to the patient's trachea, the endotracheal tube may be advanced toward the cap, the cap may be split along the line of weakening to allow its removal from both the T-shaped adaptor and the fiber optic bronchoscope, and the endotracheal tube may be advanced over the fiber optic bronchoscope through the first lumen and the supraglottic airway without removal of the T-shaped adaptor, and thus while maintaining ventilation that is supplied through the second lumen of such T-shaped adaptor. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030698 | FLEXIBLE, EXTENSIBLE, COAXIAL TYPE TUBE SYSTEM - A tube system for ventilation with an outer tube ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160030699 | SYNTHESIS OF NITRIC OXIDE GAS FOR INHALATION - In some additional aspects, an apparatus can include a chamber having an inlet valve for receiving a reactant gas and an outlet valve for delivering a product gas, a piston positioned inside the chamber and configured to move along a length of the chamber for adjusting pressure in the chamber, a sensor for collecting information related to one or more conditions of a respiratory system associated with a patient, a controller for determining one or more control parameters based on the collected information, and one or more pairs of electrodes positioned inside the chamber for initiating a series of electric arcs external to the patient to generate nitric oxide based on the determined control parameters. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030700 | TASTE INHIBITION THROUGH THE USE OF AN AIR FLOW - A flow of air is directed at the face and into the nose and mouth so as to decrease taste and inhibit appetite. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030701 | POSITIVE PRESSURE INSPIRATION DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF MEDICAMENTS - A respiratory system includes a pressurized gas source coupled to a nebulizer containing a medicament. The nebulizer is connected to a breathing unit. A pressure sensitive switch detects negative pressure at the breathing unit due to inspiration and opens to provide pressured gas flow to the nebulizer. The pressure sensitive switch is configured to close prior to the end of inspiration. Residual medicament disposed in the system is cleared from the system and delivered to the patient during the remainder of the inspiration cycle. A compressor provides positive pressure to aid delivery of medicaments to the patient. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030702 | AUDIO PLAY DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING AUDIO PLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides an audio play device for inducing a user to fall asleep and a method thereof. The audio play device comprises: an identifying module for identifying a user's state; a frequency adjusting module for adjusting the frequency of an initial audio signal according to the identified user's state to generate a first audio signal and a second audio signal having frequency difference, the initial audio signal being the audio signal from a program source; a generation module for generating a first sound wave according to the first audio signal and generating a second sound wave according to the second audio signal; and a playing module for causing the first sound wave and the second wave to enter left ear and right ear of the user respectively at the same time. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030703 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INCREASING HUMAN ABILITY FOR IDEA GENERATION AND INSIGHT RELATED TASKS USING DC STIMULATION - This invention described a method of, and device for increasing human ability for idea generation and insight related tasks. “Thinking outside the box” is difficult and often requires a qualitatively different perception of the task at hand. One aspect of the invention is a method for facilitating such pursuits by applying electrical stimulation at selected brain areas before or during an idea generation or insight related task. One aspect of our method is to temporarily enable a person to perceive insight related tasks in a way that is less influenced by past expectations and more open to novel representations. In one embodiment, this is achieved by suppressing the left anterior temporal lobe and/or facilitating the right anterior temporal lobe with non-invasive electrical stimulation. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030704 | CATHETER - A catheter can efficiently transmit an operator's pushing force to a distal end of the catheter with a reduced risk of getting caught at a curved region of a lumen (e.g., a blood vessel, bile duct, pancreatic duct or the like). The catheter includes a first core wire and a second core wire disposed between an inner tube and an outer tube. The second core wire can move to an optimal position depending on external forces exerted at a curved region of the lumen when the catheter is inserted into the curved region. Therefore, there is a reduced risk that the first core wire and the second core wire will interfere with each other, which would prevent the catheter from bending along the lumen and potentially break one or both of the first core wire and the second core wire. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030705 | INSERTION ELEMENT FOR MEDICAL IMPLANT INSERTION DEVICE - An insertion element configured for cooperation with an insertion device for the insertion of a medical implant into a human or animal body. The insertion element has a sleeve with a longitudinal axis. A frame has transverse elements, at least in regions, that are arranged transversely to the longitudinal axis. The transverse elements follow one another along the longitudinal axis and are integrated into the sleeve. The transverse elements are connected along the longitudinal axis to a longitudinal element. The frame ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160030706 | APPARATUS FOR MAKING A CATHETER - The present invention concerns a catheter for medical purposes, such as for insertion into a body opening for draining fluids, wherein the catheter comprises a flexible tube having a distal end region wherein the tube is provided with at least one draining opening, characterised in that the peripheral edge on the outside of the tube is provided with a curvature for creating a smooth transition between the exterior surface of the tube and the substantially radially oriented cut constituting the opening side and wherein said curvature is a rounded edge with a curvature radius between 0.2-0.6 mm. The invention further concerns a method of making such catheter and an apparatus for performing this method. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030707 | ELONGATE TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING A CROSSOVER PORT - A system may include an elongate tubular member having a first lumen, a second lumen, and a crossover port extending in between the first and second lumens such that the two lumens are in fluid communication with each other via the crossover port. The first lumen may have a distal opening that is more restrictive than a distal opening of the second lumen. Fluid may be inserted into the first lumen, where it flows distally toward the crossover port. When the fluid reaches the crossover port, at least some of the fluid may enter the second lumen where the fluid passes through the distal opening of the second lumen to outside the tubular member. A blocking structure may be disposed near the distal opening of the first lumen, which may at least partially seal the distal opening of the first lumen. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030708 | RIFLED CATHETERS AND VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEMS - A catheter having a shaft with a substantially circular profile and a catheter channel on the inner wall spiraling about the catheter longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the catheter has multiple catheter channels spiraling about the catheter longitudinal axis. Certain embodiments include the catheter as part of a system, including an implantable port system with a rifled port outlet stem, and an infusion system with a rifled syringe distal component. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030709 | OPENING SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING CATHETER DELIVERY - A ball-tipped mandrel, separate or integrated on a device delivery assembly, can be used to ease delivery and/or retrieval of an ancillary device within a body vessel having tortuous anatomy. A ball-tipped mandrel can be moved through a catheter as a part of a preparation procedure prior to insertion into a body vessel of a patient. A ball-tipped mandrel can be moved through a catheter during or after insertion into a body vessel of a patient in preparation for delivery of an ancillary device. A ball-tipped mandrel can be integrated onto the distal portion of a device to produce dilation during device delivery. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030711 | Controlled deformation catheters - Catheters are provided which have a high capacity of axial (pushability) and rotational (torquability) movement with relative maximum flexibility and which, at the same time have the ability to adapt to at least partial variations of diameter under the thrust of other catheters or dilators travelling though the lumen or so as to flatten itself at least partially to travel through the lumen of other catheters, such as for example feed catheters. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030712 | INSERTION DEVICE FOR INSERTION OF A MEDICAL IMPLANT - An insertion device for the insertion of a medical implant into a human and/or animal body. The device has at least one outer shaft, which has a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end. A receiving element is connected to the outer shaft, for the implant. The outer shaft and the receiving element are surrounded at a transition between the outer shaft and receiving element by a locally placed sleeve, which dampens mechanical tensile and/or compressive stresses. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030713 | Medication Delivery Assembly - A medication delivery assembly includes a catheter that may be inserted into the human body such as into a human bladder. The catheter is structured so a medication channel is defined in the catheter. A medication port is coupled to the catheter. The medication port is in communication with the medication channel. The medication port is penetrable so the medication port may receive a medication. The medication is deliverable into the medication channel. A dispenser is coupled to the catheter. The dispenser is in communication with the medication channel. The medication is deliverable into the dispenser. The dispenser may release the medication into the human bladder. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030714 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PERFUSING AN ORGAN - The present invention provides devices and methods for use in the perfusion of organs and anatomical regions. In one aspect the present method provides a percutaneously deliverable device for supporting a vessel in a human or animal subject including means for supporting the vessel during delivery of a fluid thereto or collection of a fluid therefrom. In another aspect the invention provides a method for delivery or collection of a fluid to or from an organ or anatomical region in a human or animal subject, the method including the step of supporting a vessel associated with the organ or anatomical region. The devices and methods may be used to deliver, remove or recirculate a therapeutic agent to an organ or anatomical region. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030715 | Control handles for catheters - A plunger-type control handle for controlling the deflection of a distal tip of a catheter. The control handle includes a spool driven by a gear, the spool being connected to the proximal end of at least one pull wire. For bi-directional deflection, a second proximal end of a pull wire is connected to the spool such that when one of the proximal ends is collected by the spool, the other of the proximal ends is released in an equal amount. The gear is operatively coupled to the plunger and engages a gear rack disposed on the control handle housing, such that when there is relative movement between the housing and the plunger, the gear and spool are rotated. In one embodiment, a switching mechanism is provided that reverses the rotation direction of the gear and spool, thereby providing full stroke resolution of the plunger in each of the bi-directional directions. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030716 | NEEDLE IN CATHETER CANNULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A cannulation system which may comprise a needle disposed within a catheter is disclosed. The needle may be coupled to a needle wire to facilitate displacement of the needle within the catheter. In some embodiments, a guidewire may be disposed within the needle and/or the catheter. This system and associated methods may facilitate needle placement and vascular cannulation. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030717 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO COMPENSATE FOR COMPRESSION FORCES IN AN INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE - A system and method for providing vent channel geometries to compensate for compression forces experienced by a septum within an intravascular device. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030718 | SENSOR MOUNTED FLEXIBLE GUIDEWIRE - A medical device comprising a corewire, sensor core, and coupler is presented. A portion of the corewire is disposed within a first end of the coupler, and a portion of the sensor core is disposed within a second end. Alternatively, the device comprises a corewire and a sensor assembly comprising a sensor core having first and second ends and a bore in the first end. A portion of the corewire is disposed within the bore. A method of manufacture comprises providing a corewire, sensor core, and coupler. The method further comprises inserting a portion of the corewire into a first end of the coupler, and a portion of the sensor core into a second end. Alternatively, the method comprises providing a sensor core having first and second ends, and a corewire. The method further comprises forming a bore in the first end, and inserting the corewire into the bore. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030719 | METHOD FOR TREATING VARICOSE VEINS AND INTRALUMINAL DEVICE USED IN SUCH METHOD - A method of treating a varicose vein involves inserting the distal portion of an intraluminal device into a varicose vein, wherein the device includes an elongated outer sheath and an expandable expansion member at the distal end of the outer sheath. The method also involves relatively moving the distal and proximal ends of the expandable spiral expansion member to reduce the distance between the distal and proximal ends of the expansion member and cause the expansion member positioned inside the varicose vein to outwardly expand to an expanded expansion member comprising a plurality of contact members in contact with the inner wall of the varicose vein. The method further includes axially moving the expanded expansion member while the contact members are in contact with the inner wall of the varicose vein and rotating the expanded expansion member during the axial movement. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030720 | NOSE BLEED TREATMENT SYSTEM - A nose bleed treatment system for use in treating a patient having a nose bleed uses a nose clip that has a swab adjustment holder disposed on it to moveably hold a bulky or oversized swab within it. The swab can be moved to press against a bleed site in a patient having a bloody nose. A medically effective agent is applied to the bleed site either by applying it to the swap or by using a specially designed spray bottle. In the embodiment using the spray bottle, the bottle has an elongated tip that allows the user to position the tip of the spray bottle proximal to the bleed site. The medically effective agent contains at least one of a clot enhancing agent and a vasoconstricting agent. The agent may contain vitamin K as well as a vasoconstricting agent epinephrine. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030721 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF SUGAR GLASS STABILIZED COMPOSITIONS - Devices, methods, and compositions are described that includes an implantable device including one or more compartments. One or more pharmaceutically effective compounds stabilized in a sugar glass composition, at least one of the one or more stabilized pharmaceutically effective compounds in the sugar glass composition enclosed within the one or more compartments; and one or more reservoirs configured to provide access for one or more release agents to an interior of the sugar glass composition, wherein the one or more reservoirs are configured to controllably dispense the one or more release agents to disrupt the sugar glass composition from the interior of the sugar glass composition. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030722 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WOUND DRESSING - Exemplary methods and devices can be provided for an improved wound dressing that facilitates healing. For example, the dressing can include a membrane that maintains a sterile enclosed volume over the wound. Pressure in the enclosed volume can be reduced by deforming the membrane and compressing a resilient open-cell sponge provided therein, facilitating a relatively unobstructed flow of air out of the enclosed volume. Oxygen and/or moisture can be introduced by a controlled flow of moist oxygen-containing gas into the enclosed volume. An oxygen-producing reaction within the enclosed volume using calcium peroxide or the like can also provide oxygen to the wound site. An external vacuum source that includes compressible foam can also be coupled to the enclosed volume to provide a reduced pressure therein. The external vacuum source can be attached to a user's body to maintain the reduced pressure without use of electricity. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030723 | Multi-Chamber Anesthetic Delivery System - The present invention is directed to a multi-chamber delivery system of a topical anesthetic formulation for improving the stability of such anesthetic compositions. Topical anesthetics formulations have long been used for providing analgesia prior to any invasive medical procedure. Their use is essential for performing diagnostic, therapeutic, and cosmetic dermatology procedures. Topical anesthetics can be formulated in variety of dosage forms and mixtures such as solutions, creams, ointments, gels, and even patches and peels. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030724 | ON-DEMAND DRUG RELEASE USING MAGNETO-ELECTRIC NANOPARTICLES - Disclosed herein are methods of delivering drugs to a subject in a controlled release fashion by administering a magneto-electric nanoparticle having ionic bonds to a drug then applying a magnetic field to weaken the ionic bonds and release the drug. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030725 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGES - An ultrasound catheter with a lumen for fluid delivery and/or fluid evacuation, and ultrasound radiating elements is used for the delivery of therapeutic compounds to a target location. After the catheter is inserted into a cavity, a therapeutic compound can be delivered to the target location via selective activation of the ultrasound radiating elements. Selective activation of the ultrasound radiating elements can be used to cause fluid flow in a direction proximal and/or distal the catheter. Moreover, selective activating can be used to maintain fluid between certain of the ultrasound radiating elements. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030726 | METHODS OF DELIVERING NANOSHELLS INTO SEBACEOUS GLANDS - Improved methods for treating a sebaceous gland disorder, such as acne, are described. The methods include a) cleaning the skin site with a solvent by applying immersion low frequency ultrasound to the site; b) delivering nanoshell particles into the infundibula and sebaceous glands over a period of time, by applying iontophoresis, low frequency ultrasound, or electroporation, or a combination thereof, preferably administering immersion low frequency ultrasound; and c) thermally activating the nanoshell particles to modify or destroy the infundibula and sebaceous gland are provided. A sufficient amount of the nanoshell particles infiltrates spaces about the sebaceous glands and is exposed to energy to cause the particles to become thermally activated. Photothermal activation of the nanoshell particles brings about a physiological change in the sebaceous gland, thereby treating the sebaceous gland disorder. Preferably, the sebaceous gland is destroyed. There is minimal to no destruction of normal adjacent epidermal and dermal structures. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030727 | VASCULAR ACCESS PORT - This invention provides an implantable infusion port which comprises a non planar septum, a fluid reservoir of a substantially spherical shape, inlet means to access the reservoir, and optimized outlet means from the reservoir. The present invention provides for a reservoir that precludes angular junctions between portions of the reservoir which can lead to eddies, countercurrents, and stagnation, thereby creating a more laminar and efficient flow pattern within the reservoir. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030728 | EXTRUDABLE TUBING AND SOLVENT BONDED FITTING FOR DELIVERY OF MEDICINAL FLUIDS - Assembly, and method of fabricating an assembly including an extruded polymeric tube and a prefabricated tubular polymer body (fitment), the method including the steps of: extruding an outer tubular surface of a thermoplastic propylene-based elastomer (PBE) material; treating the outer surface along a selected axial length at one end of the tube with a solvent; inserting the treated one end into a hollow tubular passage of a prefabricated tubular body having an inner passage wall of a polypropylene-based material; and allowing the mated juncture to dry such that the treated outer surface solvent bonds to the inner wall. The tubing is preferably a coextruded tube having an innermost layer of a thermoplastic ethylene-based olefinic material. The mating tubing and fitment overcome the prior art problems of stress cracking, fluid contamination and/or processing difficulties. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030729 | LUER CONNECTOR - The present disclosure is drawn to a device for injecting or extracting fluid, comprising a channeling body having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the channeling body is adapted for injecting or extracting fluid through an opening at the distal end. The device also includes a male luer connector at the distal end about the opening, and can further include an arm attached to the channeling body. The male luer connector can be adapted to engage with a female luer connector. The arm can also be configured to lock the female luer connector in place along an outer surface of the female luer connector. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030730 | TRANSFER DEVICE VALVE - A valve is disclosed, the valve comprising a housing having an first opening and a second opening, and an elastomeric member positioned in the housing, the elastomeric member comprising a thickness, a continuous peripheral wall projecting from the thickness, and a slit extending through the thickness, a continuous portion of the peripheral wall creating a continuous sealable contact with the housing and partitioning the housing into an upper section and a lower section, the elastomeric member configured such that upon creating a pressure differential between the upper section and the lower section of the housing causes either: (i) the peripheral wall to deflect from the housing permitting fluid flow around the elastomeric member; or (ii) the slit to open permitting fluid flow through the elastomeric member. Methods using the valve are also disclosed. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030731 | APPARATUS WITH UNENCAPSULATED REINFORCEMENT - In various examples, a therapy delivery element for at least partial implantation in a patient includes an elongate body. The elongate body includes a substantially tubular braided structure that extends from proximate a proximal end to proximate a distal end of the elongate body. A substantially tubular structure is coaxially disposed with respect to the braided structure. The tubular structure is attached to the braided structure proximate a distal braid end. At least a majority of the braided structure proximal from the distal braid end is unattached to the tubular structure. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030732 | PACING LEADS WITH A STRUCTURED COATING - An implantable medical device includes a lead body having a distal end and a proximal end, a lumen and at least one lead wire extending through the lumen. The lead wire has an outer surface and a polymeric coating on at least a portion of the outer surface of the lead wire. The coating includes a first structure having a first end proximate the outer surface of the lead wire and a second end opposite the first end. The second end is movable relative to the first end and relative to the lead wire. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030733 | MYOCARDIAL HEART PACEMAKER ELECTRODE - The invention relates to a bipolar myocardial pacemaker electrode ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160030734 | Endoscopic Lead Implantation Method - A method of implanting electrically conductive leads in the gastrointestinal musculature for stimulation of target tissues involves an endoscopic approach through the esophagus. An endoscope is inserted into the esophagus of a patient. The mucosal surface of the anterior esophagus is punctured in the region encompassing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). A tunnel is created through the submucosa and exits at the muscularis propria, adventitia, or serosal side of the stomach. The lead is navigated further to the anterior abdominal wall. A first end of the lead remains within the gastrointestinal musculature while a second end of the lead is positioned just outside the anterior abdominal wall. The first end of the lead comprises at least one electrode. An implantable pulse generator (IPG) is implanted and operably connected to the second end of the lead to provide electrical stimulation to target tissues. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030735 | A LEAD, ESPECIALLY A LEAD FOR NEURAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to a lead ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160030736 | Methods and Apparatus for Bilateral Renal Neuromodulation - Methods and apparatus are provided for bilateral renal neuromodulation, e.g., via a pulsed electric field, via a stimulation electric field, via localized drug delivery, via high frequency ultrasound, via thermal techniques, etc. Such neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible electroporation or electrofusion, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, action potential attenuation or blockade, changes in cytokine up-regulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, neuromodulation is applied to neural fibers that contribute to renal function. In some embodiments, such neuromodulation is performed in a bilateral fashion. Bilateral renal neuromodulation may provide enhanced therapeutic effect in some patients as compared to renal neuromodulation performed unilaterally, i.e., as compared to renal neuromodulation performed on neural tissue innervating a single kidney. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030737 | MULTI-SITE TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE SPINAL CORD FOR FACILITATION OF LOCOMOTION - In various embodiments, non-invasive methods to induce motor control in a mammal subject to spinal cord or other neurological injuries are provided. In some embodiments the methods involve administering transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) to the mammal at a frequency and intensity that induces locomotor activity. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030738 | Method for Modifying Larynx Position by Trans-Positioning Muscle and Electrode Stimulation - A method of modifying larynx position in a horse includes cutting one end of digastric muscle, attaching the cut end of the digastric muscle to thyroid cartilage or thyrohoid bone thereby trans-positioning the digastric muscle, providing a stimulation electrode configured to stimulate the trans-positioned digastric muscle, generating at least one stimulation parameter for the stimulation electrode using a processor, and stimulating the trans-positioned digastric muscle with the stimulation electrode using the stimulation parameter in order to modify the larynx position. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030739 | METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A method for delivering energy as a function of degree coupling may utilize an external unit configured for location external to a body of a subject and at least one processor associated with the implant unit and configured for electrical communication with a power source. The method may determine a degree of coupling between the primary antenna and a secondary antenna associated with the implant unit, and regulate delivery of power to the implant unit based on the degree of coupling between the primary antenna and the secondary antenna. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030740 | METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A method for delivering energy as a function of degree coupling may utilize an external unit configured for location external to a body of a subject and at least one processor associated with the implant unit and configured for electrical communication with a power source. The method may determine a degree of coupling between the primary antenna and a secondary antenna associated with the implant unit, and regulate delivery of power to the implant unit based on the degree of coupling between the primary antenna and the secondary antenna. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030742 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STIMULATING THE HEART VIA STORAGE OF MULTI-WAVEFORMS IN A CARDIAC STIMULATION DEVICE - A rules engine acquires sensor data from sensors applied to the heart and determines whether an electrical waveform should be applied to the heart and, if so, the type of electrical waveform. A multi-phase cardiac stimulus generator generates waveforms in response to the rules engine from waveform data stored in a memory. The electrical waveform is applied to one or more electrodes implanted in or on the heart. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030743 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO OPTIMIZE ANTI-TACHYCARDIAL PACING (ATP) - Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for prevention and/or remediation of cardiac arrhythmias, e.g. optimizing anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) algorithms. More particularly, implantable devices are provided that measure and treat cardiac arrhythmias. By monitoring the ATP attempt from additional electrodes, far-field morphology analyses, and/or measuring the return interval from a failed ATP attempt; the devices may estimate when entrainment has occurred, the amount of delay within the reentrant tachycardia, and/or tachycardia termination/acceleration. These variables and occurrences can be used to optimize the first and/or subsequent ATP attempts. Furthermore, other exemplary embodiments describe methods to integrate electrical restitution properties into the design of ATP pacing algorithms to facilitate tachycardia termination. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030744 | Tonal Deafness Compensation in an Auditory Prosthesis System - Embodiments presented herein are generally directed to techniques for compensating for tonal deafness experienced by a recipient of an auditory prosthesis. More specifically, an auditory prosthesis system includes an external device configured to generate a graphical representation that enables the recipient to compensate for reduced tonal perception associated with delivery of the stimulation signals representative of speech signals. The external device is configured to analyze received speech signals to determine vocal articulator movement of the speaker of the speech signals and/or emotion of the speaker. The external device is further configured to display one or more animated visual cues representative of the detected vocal articulator movement and/or emotion. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030745 | Neural Stimulation For Increased Persistence - The present invention is a method of improving the persistence of electrical neural stimulation, and specifically a method of improving the persistence of an image supplied to a retina, or visual cortex, through a visual prosthesis. A continuously stimulated retina, or other neural tissue, will desensitize after a time period in the range of 20 to 150 seconds. However, an interruption of the stimulation on the order of a few milliseconds will restore the retinal sensitivity without the user perceiving the interruption, or with the user barely perceiving the interruption. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030746 | SURGICAL METHOD FOR IMPLANTABLE HEAD MOUNTED NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM FOR HEAD PAIN - A method for subcutaneously treating pain in a patient includes first providing a neurostimulator with an IPG body and at least a primary integral lead with electrodes disposed thereon. A primary incision is opened to expose the subcutaneous region below the dermis in a selected portion of the body. A pocket is then opened for the IPG through the primary incision and the primary integral lead is inserted through the primary incision and routed subcutaneously to a first desired nerve region along a first desired path. The IPG is disposed in the pocket through the primary incision. The primary incision is then closed and the IPG and the electrodes activated to provide localized stimulation to the desired nerve region and at least one of the nerves associated therewith to achieve a desired pain reduction response from the patient. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030747 | PACING SITE AND CONFIGURATION OPTIMIZATION USING A COMBINATION OF ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL INFORMATION - An apparatus comprises a cardiac signal sensing circuit configured to sense a plurality of intrinsic cardiac signals using a plurality of cardiac pacing sites, a heart sound sensing circuit, a stimulus circuit configured to provide an electrical cardiac pacing stimulus to the plurality of pacing sites, and a control circuit electrically coupled to the cardiac signal sensing circuit and the stimulus circuit. The control circuit includes a pacing site locating circuit configured to generate an indication of a preferred pacing site as one of a) a subset of the respective cardiac pacing sites selected using the intrinsic ventricular activation time interval value, from which subset the preferred pacing site is selected using the heart sound characteristic value; or b) a subset of the respective cardiac pacing sites selected using the heart sound characteristic value, from which subset the preferred pacing site is selected using the ventricular activation time interval value. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030749 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATION-RELATED PATIENT POPULATION VOLUME ANALYSIS AND USE - A computer implemented system and method facilitates a cycle of generation, sharing, and refinement of volumes related to stimulation of anatomical tissue, such as brain or spinal cord stimulation. Such volumes can include target stimulation volumes, side effect volumes, and volumes of estimated activation. A computer system and method also facilitates analysis of groups of volumes, including analysis of differences and/or commonalities between different groups of volumes. | 2016-02-04 |
20160030750 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATION-RELATED VOLUME ANALYSIS, CREATION, AND SHARING WITH INTEGRATED SURGICAL PLANNING AND STIMULATION PROGRAMMING - A computer implemented system and method facilitates a cycle of generation, sharing, and refinement of volumes related to stimulation of anatomical tissue, such as brain or spinal cord stimulation. Such volumes can include target stimulation volumes, side effect volumes, and volumes of estimated activation. A computer system and method also facilitates analysis of groups of volumes, including analysis of differences and/or commonalities between different groups of volumes. | 2016-02-04 |