05th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210030967 | Injection Device with Ergonomic Housing Form Factor - An injection device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The housing has a hand grip portion with a non-rotationally symmetric cross section about the longitudinal axis of the device at the proximal end of the housing. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030968 | BI-DIRECTIONAL ROTATION RESISTANT FRICTION PAD - An assembly for advancing a piston through a rotationally fixed cartridge includes a rotatable, axially fixed first member and an axially movable, rotatable second member connected thereto via a threaded connection and connectable to the piston. A friction pad is rotationally fixedly connected with the second member and includes first and second sets of fingers extending radially outwardly from a central disk. Both the first and second sets of fingers are configured to contact an interior side wall of the cartridge. The first set of fingers are angled toward a first rotational direction and are configured to wedge the friction pad between the side wall and the second member upon rotation of the first member in the first direction, thereby substantially preventing rotation in the first direction. The second set of fingers are angled toward a second rotational direction and are configured to substantially prevent rotation in the second direction. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030969 | INSERTION MODULE AND INSERTION DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A insertion module includes a main body, an auxiliary insertion seat, an insertion needle assembly and a sensor assembly. The main body has a plurality of slide grooves. The auxiliary insertion seat has a base portion, and a plurality of wing portions. The insertion needle assembly is fixed through the interference between the wing portions and wall surfaces of the slide grooves, such that the insertion needle is prevented from being oblique to an insertion direction before the insertion needle is inserted into a host. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030970 | Medical Delivery Devices Having Low Lubricant Hydrophobic Syringe Barrels - The present disclosure relates to medical delivery devices that include a barrel having an inner surface that is hydrophobic. The medical delivery device includes a barrel with a hydrophobic inner surface and a stopper that can provide air and liquid impermeability while also possessing on or more of: a low break loose force, a low average glide force, and a low glide force variation. The contact angle of the inner surface of the barrel is greater than 90°. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030971 | Safety Assembly - The invention relates to a safety assembly for preventing needle stick injury with a needle having a proximal end fixed to a tip of a medical container and a pointed distal end, the safety assembly having: an attachment ring fixed to the tip of the container and a safety device to cover at least the distal end of the needle, the safety device attached to the attachment ring. The safety assembly has an attachment ring having an inner ring and an outer ring to be snapped onto each other, the inner ring having an inner recess for applying glue between the inner ring and the tip, and the inner ring and outer ring having mutually engaging elements preventing any rotation of the outer ring relative to the inner ring. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030972 | Tool for Removing a Cap From a Medical Injection Device - A tool for removing a cap from a medical injection device comprising a body and a needle extending distally from the body, the cap covering the needle, the tool being characterized in that it comprises a pair of opposite jaws connected by an elastic interface, each jaw comprising: a distal portion forming a distal clamp configured to surround at least a part of the cap; and a proximal portion forming a proximal clamp configured to be removably axially fixed to a body of the medical injection device, the elastic interface forming a fulcrum located between the distal and proximal portions such that a pinching force exerted radially inwardly onto the distal portion of the jaws causes the proximal portion of the jaws to expand radially outwardly. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030973 | Autoinjector - An autoinjector includes a case adapted to hold a medicament container, a needle shroud telescopically coupled to the case, and a plunger slidably disposed in the case. The needle shroud is movable between a first extended position, a retracted position, and a second extended position relative to the case. The plunger is movable between a proximal position, an intermediate position, and a distal position relative to the case. When the plunger is in the intermediate position and the needle shroud is in the retracted position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the extended position. When the plunger is in the distal position and the needle shroud is in the second extended position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the retracted position. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030974 | DETECTION OF BUBBLES IN IRRIGATION FLUID - A method, including ejecting irrigation fluid from a distal end of a probe so as to irrigate tissue, and receiving, over a period of time, initial signals indicative of respective temperatures of the distal end, from a temperature sensor in the distal end. The method also includes formulating from the initial signals a temperature range between upper and lower temperature thresholds and, when a further signal from the temperature sensor, received subsequent to the period of time, is indicative of a further temperature above the upper temperature threshold, raising an alarm that a bubble is present in the irrigation fluid. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030975 | APPLICATION FOR APPLYING A MICRONEEDLE DEVICE TO SKIN - An applicator and method for applying a microneedle device to skin. The applicator can include a housing and a reciprocating support structure slidably engaged with the housing. The reciprocating support structure can have a plurality of alignment feet. The applicator can have a lockout mechanism that prevents actuation if the alignment feet are not evenly aligned. The applicator can include a device life indicator that is capable of counting the number of use cycles that the applicator has undergone and providing feedback to the user. The applicator can include a dose timer capable of determining the time that has elapsed after actuation of the device and providing feedback to the user. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030976 | FINE WATER DISCHARGE DEVICE OF HUMAN BODY - A fine water discharge device of a human body which discharges fine water to the human body includes: fine water generating units being brought into a moisture absorption state and a moisture release state in which moisture is absorbed in, and is released from, a conductive polymer film due to a decrease and an increase in temperature, respectively and disposed in parallel; a blowing unit blowing air so that air flows through the fine water generating units; an electrifying portion individually electrifying the fine water generating units so that a temperature of each fine water generating unit is changed depending on electrification; and a control portion controlling the electrifying portion and the blowing unit so that the fine water generating units are individually switched between the moisture absorption state and the moisture release state to discharge the fine water by blowing air. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030977 | VAPORIZATION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED HEATERS - A system for vaporization of plant-derived concentrates is provided that includes a reusable device that contains electronic features, one or more heaters; and a disposable cartridge that provides an array of concentrate aliquots. Each concentrate aliquot of the array can conveniently be individually addressed by one of the heaters. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030978 | CARTRIDGE WITH SINGLE-LAYER CONTAINER AND ITS NOZZLE-SHAPED CAP FOR NEBULIZATION INHALATION - The present invention is directed to a single-layer cartridge, and a process for producing a plastic single-layer container included in the cartridge. The single-layer cartridge comprises a plastic single-layer container, a seal and a nozzle-shaped cap or stopper, wherein the single-layer cartridge can be used to connected with a soft mist inhalation device or inhalation atomizer. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030979 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF PULMONARY DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND OTHER INHALATION DEVICES - A system for operating an inhalation device including an inhalation device that has been configured to store at least one substance and dispense the substance in a predetermined manner, wherein the inhalation device is configured to gather usage information from the inhalation device and transmit the gathered usage information to a location remote from the inhalation device and to receive operational commands from a location remote from the inhalation device; a controller in communication with the inhalation device, wherein the controller is configured to receive usage information from the inhalation device and to transmit operational commands to the inhalation device; and a remote server in communication with the controller, wherein the remote server is configured to receive queries from the controller, and transmit information relevant to the queries back to the controller. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030980 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette, including: an atomization assembly and a battery assembly. The atomization assembly is disposed on the battery assembly. The atomization assembly includes a mouthpiece; an atomizer; a first cover; a first silicone seal; a second silicone seal; a stainless iron. The battery assembly includes a third silicone seal; a support frame; an electrode assembly; a light pipe; a first silicone ring; a pneumatic switch; a baffle plate; a battery; a power button; a gasket; a button board; a printed circuit board; a first bracket; a second silicone ring; a vacuum tube; a piece of thermal insulation cotton; a polyimide tube; a heating tube; a second bracket; a housing; a support; a clamp spring; a second cover; a base; and a plurality of ceramic heaters. The first silicone seal is embedded in the first cover. The stainless iron is embedded in the mouthpiece. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030981 | APPARATUS FOR HEATING AEROSOLIZABLE MATERIAL - An apparatus for generating an inhalable medium is provided. The apparatus includes a first receptacle configured to receive a first substrate, wherein the first substrate is a solid or a gel, and a second receptacle configured to receive a second sub-strate, wherein the second substrate is a solid or a gel. The apparatus further includes a first heater arranged to heat the first substrate in use and a second heater arranged to heat the second substrate in use. The apparatus further includes a housing defining a flow path including the first receptacle and the second receptacle, where the flow path is arranged such that, in use, heated products produced by heating the first substrate received in the first receptacle pass through the second receptacle to produce the inhalable medium. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030982 | NASAL APPLICATOR - A nasal applicator for nasally applying medicinal active ingredients, comprising a dispensing pin which is introduced into a nostril, a active ingredient store arranged in an applicator housing, and a dispensing metering device. A transmitting device is designed so as to be engageable and disengageable between an actuation button and the dispensing metering device such that when the transmitting device is disengaged, the actuation button is moved in the open passage without a transmission to the dispensing metering device. A movement sensor is provided for detecting movements of the operating button, and a coupling switch is provided for engaging the transmitting device depending on a signal of the movement sensor. To generate a consistent spray pattern, the dispensing metering device comprises a pretensioning mechanism which can be tensioned or released to actuate a metering conveyor with a defined pretensioning force, wherein the engaged transmitting device can tension or release the pretensioning mechanism. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030983 | VOLUME-ADJUSTABLE MANUAL VENTILATION DEVICE - Disclosed is a manually operable volume-adjustable ventilation device. The device includes a reservoir with an inlet mechanism, an outlet mechanism, and a volume adjuster configured to move a volume adjustment limit of the reservoir and change an expressed maximum volume of the reservoir. The reservoir has a body having a plurality of movable walls defining an enclosed volume. The reservoir has an uncompressed state and a compressed state. The walls of the reservoir are movable with respect to each other, such that moving the walls expresses the volume adjustment limit of the reservoir. The walls can be operably connected by movable structures configured such that two adjacent walls are configured to rotate around substantially orthogonal axes with respect to each other when the reservoir moves from an uncompressed to a compressed state. In some embodiments, the movable structures can be hinges, such as snap-fit assembly hinges. Methods of ventilating a patient that involve the device are also disclosed. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030984 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - A tube for delivering fluid that has a tube extending between a first opening and a second opening, an expandable cuff formed on a distal end of the tube, a resistant member formed around a portion of the tube, and a sleeve formed around the resistant member. Wherein, the sleeve presents a substantially smooth outer surface. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030985 | SUPRAGLOTTIC AIRWAY DEVICE WITH A DYNAMIC CUFF WITH SUPERIOR VENTILATING CAPABILITY - This invention is a device to be used with a system for supplying anaesthetic or respiratory gases into the airway of a human or an animal. This device is a supraglottic airway device, which includes a shaft with three tubes one for ventilation purpose and rest two for dynamic cuff inflation and other for suctioning purpose. The dynamic cuff is inflated by the gases supplied directly from the anaesthesia or ventilator circuit through a specialised adaptor via dynalumen. The “cuff inflation lumen” (“DynaLumen”) will also be having a locking mechanism to enable its use like a conventional LMA; i.e., the cuff can be left continuously inflated both during positive pressure ventilation as well as less during expiratory phase and during spontaneous respiration. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030986 | NASOPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY WITH CAPNOGRAPHY - The nasopharyngeal airway is a modified airway adjunct designed to facilitate proper ventilation when connected to an oxygenation system. The presently claimed invention ensures healthcare providers are able to obtain real-time information based on a patient's ventilation and breathing patterns and maximizes supplemental oxygen delivered to a patient, allowing him or her to breathe comfortably while connected to a breathing system. The nasopharyngeal airway with capnography prevents over-inflation of a patient's lungs, which can cause intense discomfort and further exacerbate medical issues, while also providing improved monitoring of a patient's breathing, thereby ensuring the patient is able to breathe properly and maintain the required oxygen levels. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030987 | DELIVERY OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY - An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube connected to the manifold and adapted to deliver the supply of air to the interfacing structure. Each tube is structured to allow movement between an open phase in which the tube allows the passage of air and a collapsed phase in which the tube is collapsed. Each tube is structured such that weight of a typical patient's head against bedding apparel is sufficient to collapse the tube from the open phase to the collapsed phase. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030988 | CUSHION FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and a cushion. The cushion has a non-face contacting portion structured to be connected to the frame, a face-contacting portion structured to engage the patient's face, and a central portion that interconnects the non-face contacting portion and the face contacting portion. The frame may be structured to allow a forehead support to assume multiple positions, to compensate for replacement cushions that may have a different profile, shape or size. The cushion is structured to compensate for variations in strap tension, treatment pressure and/or movement of the patient. Headgear may be provided with a strap assembly in which one or more straps is provided with selectively adjustable elasticity or extensibility that may be automatically changed in dependence of treatment pressure and/or treatment type. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030989 | RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY WITH A DYNAMIC CUFF - This invention is a device to be used with a system for supplying anaesthetic or respiratory gases into the airway of a human or an animal. This device is a face mask, which includes a main body or ‘shell’ which is lined with one or more air filled cuffs of which at least one cuff is closely reflecting the airway pressures generated inside the shell during the various phases of the respiratory cycle and is inflated by the gases supplied directly from the anaesthesia or ventilator circuit through a specialised adaptor and a dedicated inflation port. Many other advantages of the invention will be apparent from reading the description which follows in conjunction with the accompanying drawings | 2021-02-04 |
20210030990 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A patient interface to deliver of a flow of air at a positive pressure with respect to ambient air pressure to an entrance to the patients airways including at least the entrance of a patients nares while the patient is sleeping, to ameliorate sleep disordered breathing, includes a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to form a seal with a region of a patient's face surrounding the entrance to the patients airways, a positioning and stabilising structure to provide a force to hold the seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position on a patients head, and a connector assembly adapted to connect to an air circuit. The connector assembly includes a ring member configured to be removably and releasably secured in an aperture of an attachment region of the patient interface and an elbow assembly configured to connect to the air circuit. The elbow assembly is repeatedly connectable to and disconnectable from the ring member. The elbow assembly includes an elbow member and a clip member. The clip member includes a separate and distinct structure from the elbow member, and the clip member is structured and arranged to connect to the elbow member. The clip member is configured and arranged to releasably connect the elbow assembly to the ring member, and the elbow member is configured and arranged to form a seal with the ring member when the elbow assembly and the ring member are connected to one another. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030991 | HEADGEAR FOR USE WITH A PATIENT INTERFACE OF A RESPIRATORY THERAPY SYSTEM - Headgear configured to be secured to a patient interface of a respiratory therapy system, to mount the patient interface on a user's head, comprises; at least one pair of side straps, each side strap having first and second opposed ends, a first end of each strap being secured to, or being configured to be secured to, the patient interface and to extend along the sides of the user's head; a rear panel configured to engage the rear of the user's head, the second end of each side strap being joined to the rear panel such that the or each pair of side straps extend from the rear panel; wherein the rear panel comprises a main body and a pair of laterally extending arms, the second end of each side strap being joined to a respective arm; the main body comprising: opposed top and base margins which are spaced apart by a distance, opposed side margins extending between the top and base margins, and a central longitudinal axis bisecting the top and base margins; each arm being inclined relative to the central longitudinal axis, extending away from a respective side margin of the main body and comprising a distal arm end, each distal arm end having a width measured in a direction substantially parallel with the central longitudinal axis; wherein the width of each distal arm end is between 30% to 60% of the distance between the opposed top and base margins of the main body. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030992 | Patient Interface Systems - A patient interface structure for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a front plate configured to conform to the shape of the patient's face; a mouth cushion defining a breathing chamber and provided to the front plate and configured to seal around the patient's mouth; and a nasal cushion configured to seal the patient's nasal airways. The nasal cushion is supported by the mouth cushion, does not contact a bridge of the patient's nose in use, and extends at least partially into the breathing chamber. A patient interface system includes a patient interface structure and a patient interface structure positioning system configured to position, stabilize and secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient's face. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030993 | MASK ASSEMBLY - A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030994 | STRAP WITH ADHESIVE SILICONE ADJUSTMENT - A strap member for securing a user interface device to the head of a user includes a first portion formed from a silicone or thermoplastic material; a second portion comprising an adhesive silicone material; and a third portion extending between the first and second portions. The second portion is positioned and structured to selectively adhere to the first portion. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030995 | Heater For Heating Gas and Method of Manufacturing Same - The present invention relates to a heater for heating a gas and a method for manufacturing the same for heating the anesthetic gas or the like by heating the heat transfer area to make it more instantaneous at a short distance. To this end, the present invention is made of an insulator and formed by a slit and a plurality of supports to form a hollow cylindrical or polygonal body, and the slit formed in the body and a portion of the hollow inside the body. It includes a heating wire wound to be exposed to, the slit is formed in a spiral in the body, the support is formed in the middle of the slit, characterized in that the heating wire is wound in the spiral in the body. In addition, the method for manufacturing a heater for heating a gas according to the present invention includes a plate preparation step of preparing a rectangular-shaped plate member made of an insulator, and a slit forming a supports while obliquely forming a plurality of slits through the plate member in the vertical direction. Step and the bending shape forming step of bending the plate member formed with the slit in a cylindrical or polygonal column shape to form a body, and a heating wire spirally winding the heating wire so that a part of the heating wire is exposed inside the body by the slit and the support. Characterized in that it comprises a winding step. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030996 | Dual Convection and Conduction Oven for Flower Stick - A heating oven for use with a heat-not-burn portable heating device for the delivery of vaporized natural consumables, and methods of operating the oven are disclosed. The oven heats a flower stick filled with natural consumables to vaporize volatile compounds for the inhalation and enjoyment of the user. The oven operates by both conduction and convection via knitted wire filters that have high surface area and thermal mass to enable rapid heat transfer and stabilization of temperatures. The oven operates according to one or more temperature profiles for the duration of a heating session. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030997 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDITATION ENHANCEMENT - A method for assisting a user with meditation includes applying, to the user, a distributor at or near a brain portion of the user; operating a signal generator to provide a signal to the brain portion the user, the signal being applied to the brain portion of the user by the distributor; and engaging in one or more meditation practices by the user while the signal is being applied to the brain portion of the user. The signal may correspond to an electrical signal, and the distributor may include an anode and a cathode. The anode may provide the signal to the user, and the cathode may receive the signal from the user to transfer the signal back to the signal generator. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030998 | APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING MENTAL WELL BEING, AND A METHOD THEREOF - An earpiece and a method of for improving mental well-being in a person, using flashing light suppled into the ear or ears of a person. The earpiece can be worn on one ear instead of two for inducing a binaural beats effect. | 2021-02-04 |
20210030999 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR USER CALIBRATION OF MECHANICAL STIMULATION PARAMETERS - Systems, methods, and devices that provide mechanical stimulation to a user through a stimulation device. In one embodiment, a stimulation device containing a plurality of mechanical waves to a user, each mechanical wave having one or more vibrational waveforms is provided. More than one of the plurality of mechanical waves are delivered to the user to a location in proximity to a mastoid of the user. The processor of the stimulation device or a computing device in communication with the stimulation device receives the user's selection of or preference for of mechanical waves that the user prefers. The mechanical waves provided to the user are modified or another mechanical waves are selected to provide to the user based at least in part on the user's selection of or preference for one or more of the plurality of mechanical waves which is delivered to the user. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031000 | Sleeping Environment Control Device Using Reinforcement Learning - In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a sleeping environment control device using reinforcement learning is disclosed. The sleeping environment control device using reinforcement learning includes: a main body on which a user is located; a sensor unit configured to measure a biometric signal of the user and generate current state information and post-operation state information; an operation unit configured to control a temperature and humidity of the main body in order to change a sleeping state of the user based on a control signal of a processor; a processor including one or more cores; and a memory configured to store program codes executable in the processor, in which the processor may include: a sleeping adequacy information generation module which generates current sleeping adequacy information of the user based on the current state information and generates post-operation sleeping adequacy information of the user based on the post-operation state information; an operation information determination module which determines operation information controlling an operation of the operation unit by using an operation determination algorithm based on the current sleeping adequacy information; and an operation adequacy determination module which updates the operation determination algorithm by comparing the post-operation sleeping adequacy information with reference sleeping adequacy information and determining adequacy for the operation. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031001 | GUIDEWIRE MANAGEMENT CLIP - A method for managing a guidewire in preparation for a surgical operation, comprising attaching a block of resilient polymer to a coiled tube which contains a guidewire; attaching to the block of resilient polymer a card having printed information concerning the guidewire on a planar surface of the card; removing the guidewire from the coiled tube; removing the block of resilient polymer from the coiled tube while keeping the card having printed information attached to the block of resilient polymer; coiling the guidewire into a flat spiral form; capturing, in a slot formed in the block of resilient polymer, a plurality of portions of the guidewire, which portions are adjacent to and parallel with each other, thereby maintaining the guidewire in the flat spiral form. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031002 | METHOD FOR INFUSING STEM CELLS - A method for infusing a liquid into a patient's vasculature in accordance with an infusion protocol is disclosed. For this method, an infusion catheter having a multi-lumen infusion unit that is mounted adjacent the catheter's distal end is positioned in an artery within a predetermined distance from an intended target tissue surface. An inflation balloon is then deployed to at least partially occlude the artery and a force is exerted on the liquid to establish a flow rate for the liquid in the catheter. Specifically, the force is exerted to infuse the liquid from the catheter through the infusion unit and into the vasculature with a homogeneous distribution of the liquid to cover the intended surface of the target tissue. The flow rate can be established in accordance with an infusion protocol that is characterized by time and liquid volume parameters based on viscosity and pressure values in the liquid. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031003 | CATHETER TIP ASSEMBLED WITH A SPRING - A catheter tip that provides longitudinal flexibility, pushability and radial rigidity thereby improving deliverability is provided. The catheter tip includes a spring-like element to provide longitudinal flexibility and pushability to the catheter tip. The spring-like element may also provide radial support to the distal edge of the catheter tip. Alternatively, a radially rigid distal end may also be included distal of the spring-like element. The apparatus may be used with any interventional catheter system, but is particularly suitable for use with balloon-expandable stent systems and balloon-angioplasty systems, where flexibility of the catheter tip and minimal flaring of the distal edge of the catheter tip is desirable. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031004 | CATHETER HUB WITH SEALED ACCESS PORT - A catheter hub for use with a medical device and a catheter, the hub includes a hub body defining a fluid passageway in communication with a first aperture. Optionally, the hub body defines a second aperture that intersects the first aperture. The hub body attaches to the catheter wherein the fluid passageway and the catheter are aligned for fluid flow therethrough. The first aperture extends from and communicates with the fluid passageway to an exterior surface of the hub body and the first aperture configured to receive the medical device. The second aperture extends from and communicates with the first aperture and the exterior surface. A sealing element is sized for and positioned in either the first or the second apertures. The sealing element is configured to receive the medical device and seal both of the first and the second apertures. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031006 | STEERABLE SHEATH - A steerable sheath includes an elongate shaft, a handle, an actuator element on the handle, and a plurality of control wires operably coupled to the elongate shaft and the actuator element. Actuation of the actuator element adjusts a shape of a proximal curve and a distal curve on the elongate shaft. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031007 | Fluidic Drivers, Devices, Methods, and Systems for Catheters and Other Uses - Devices, systems, and methods can articulate catheters and other tools using fluid drive systems that provide robotically coordinated motion. The drive power will often be transmitted from a fluidic driver to the catheter through a series of pneumatic or hydraulic channels and the driver can be isolated from a sterile field by encasing the driver in a sterile housing and directing drive fluid through a sterile junction between the catheter and driver. Interventional physicians can retain tactile feedback by manually advancing the catheter over a wire or the like, and can subsequently bring an interface of the catheter down into engagement with a corresponding driver interface once a therapeutic tool approaches a target site. A sensor may provide signals during manual advancement of the driver and catheter along the catheter axis. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031008 | CATHETER DEVICES WITH VALVES AND RELATED METHODS - Needle assemblies and related methods in which a valve opener is used to push into a valve to open one or more slits on the valve to open the valve. The needle assemblies each includes a needle hub with a needle, a catheter tube with a catheter hub and the valve and valve opener positioned in the interior cavity of the catheter hub. The valve can have a valve skirt and a nose section of the valve opener can locate therein. One or more reliefs can be provided with the valve opener so that an elbow or diagonal section on a needle guard can project from a holding space within the valve opener through the relief. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031009 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR VASCULAR ACCESS - Methods and devices to facilitate positioning of a catheter into a vessel. Devices include axially concentric assemblies of a piercing needle and a dilator that guides an outer catheter into a vessel, such as a blood vessel. The assemblies described herein can include retraction mechanisms and/or lock mechanisms to control needle positioning during catheterization processes as well as improved valves that prevent leakage of fluid from the proximal end of the devices. The devices and method include the use of novel valves to prevent undesired leakage of fluids through the proximal end of the catheter. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031010 | DRUG RELEASING COATINGS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - Balloon catheters, methods for preparing balloon catheters, and uses of balloon catheters are disclosed. The balloon catheter includes an elongate member, an expandable balloon, and a coating layer overlying an exterior surface of the expandable balloon. The coating layer includes a total drug load of a hydrophobic therapeutic agent and a combination of additives including a first additive and a second additive. The hydrophobic therapeutic agent is paclitaxel, rapamycin, or paclitaxel and rapamycin. The first additive is a surfactant. The second additive is a chemical compound having one or more hydroxyl, amino, carbonyl, carboxyl, acid, amide, or ester groups. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031011 | CANNULA SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISCHARGING THE VOLUME OF A HEART - A cannula system for puncturing the heart is provided, comprising a cannula and a trocar. The cannula comprises a cannula shaft with a heart-side inlet and a pump-side outlet. The trocar has a trocar shaft which can be inserted into the lumen of the cannula and which comprises a puncturing tip, wherein the puncturing tip can completely cover the inlet opening of the cannula. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031012 | TREATMENT OF A DISEASE OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT WITH A PDE4 INHIBITOR - This disclosure features methods and compositions for treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with a PDE4 inhibitor. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031013 | DRUG-IMPREGNATED ENCASEMENT - A drug-impregnated sleeve for encasing a medical implant is provided. In one embodiment, the sleeve may include a body made of a biologically-compatible material that defines an internal cavity configured to receive the medical implant. In one embodiment, the biologically-compatible material is bioresorbable. The body may include a plurality of apertures, such as perforations or holes, extending from the cavity through the body. The sleeve may further include a first end, a second end, and a drug impregnated into the resorbable sheet. In one possible embodiment, the first end of the sleeve may be open for receiving the medical implant therethrough and the second end may be closed. The implant may be encased in the sleeve and implanted into a patient from which the drug is dispensed in vivo over time to tissue surrounding the implantation site. In one embodiment, the body is made from at least one sheet of a biologically-compatible material. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031014 | Touch and Virtual Application for Art, Designs and Tattoos - Disclosed is the system for virtual design including a computing device. The computing device includes a processor, a memory, and a displaying device. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor. The instructions can include a first application. The displaying device is coupled to the processor. In some embodiments, the processor runs a first application. The first application is adapted to assist designers with the virtual tattoo design. The first application is integrated with the computing device and includes a plurality of design features from which the designers choose to modify a design into a final design. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031015 | PROTECTED PORTS AND CATHETERS - A protected port or catheter generally includes a cannula having at least one lumen and at least one access point in fluid communication with the at least one lumen. An access control mechanism controls fluid communication between the access point and the at least one lumen and is operable between closed and open positions. The access control mechanism may include a valve, a door, or a lockable cap. An actuator may be included for operating the access control mechanism between open and closed states. The actuator may be selectively operated by a control circuit. A power source may be provided to power the control circuit and actuator, if included. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031016 | THERAPEUTIC DELIVERY DEVICE - A therapeutic delivery device that provides a controlled release of high doses of a therapeutic agent in a local area, sustains the high dose controlled release with a percutaneous port for refilling the device, and is versatile for use with multiple types of therapeutic agents and/or implant systems. A rate determining/controlled release membrane is used to decrease the molecular mobility of the therapeutic compounds thereby controlling the therapeutic release profile. The therapeutic delivery device includes a body defining an internal reservoir for receiving a therapeutic agent and including a first membrane for providing a controlled release of the therapeutic agent to the surgical site, a port in fluid communication with the reservoir, a sleeve configured to encapsulate the body, and a rigid housing configured to support the body and a portion of the sleeve, the rigid housing configured to release the body and the sleeve after the body and the sleeve are anchored position relative to the surgical site. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031017 | THERAPEUTIC DELIVERY DEVICE - A therapeutic delivery device that provides a controlled release of high doses of a therapeutic agent in a local area, sustains the high dose controlled release with a percutaneous port for refilling the device, and is versatile for use with multiple types of therapeutic agents and/or implant systems. A rate determining/controlled release membrane is used to decrease the molecular mobility of the therapeutic compounds thereby controlling the therapeutic release profile. The therapeutic delivery device includes a body defining an internal reservoir for receiving a therapeutic agent and including a first membrane for providing a controlled release of the therapeutic agent to the surgical site, a port in fluid communication with the reservoir, a sleeve configured to encapsulate the body, and a rigid housing configured to support the body and a portion of the sleeve, the rigid housing configured to release the body and the sleeve after the body and the sleeve are anchored position relative to the surgical site. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031018 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ERADICATING BIOFILM AND PLANKTONIC BACTERIA - Methods and devices for eradicating biofilms and planktonic bacteria are provided. In on embodiment, a therapeutic delivery device comprised of at least a port and a antimicrobial releasing pouch and one or more therapeutic agents is provided to the mammal. In one aspect of at least one embodiment the releasing pouch has an internal reservoir comprised of a membrane that is configured to contain the one or more therapeutic agents that is to be administered to the mammal and the port is in fluid communication with the pouch and configured such that the pouch can be refilled with one or more therapeutic agents via the port. In other aspect of at least one embodiment the method is able to fully eradicate 10 | 2021-02-04 |
20210031019 | Methods And Apparatus For Disinfecting And Reflux Prevention Flush Syringe Assembly - Embodiments of the invention are directed to flush syringe assemblies comprising an integrated contamination-prevention device integrated with device connector flushing positioned so that the practitioner cannot forget to apply disinfectant. The flush syringe assemblies comprise a barrel with an elongate plunger rod disposed therein and a cap comprising a passageway. The plunger rod includes a stopper of which at least a portion can be embedded in the passageway of the cap to form a plug in the cap. Methods of flushing a vascular access device (VAD) while providing a flush syringe assembly described herein are also disclosed. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031020 | CATHETERS, CATHETER SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PUNCTURING THROUGH A TISSUE STRUCTURE AND ABLATING A TISSUE REGION - A percutaneous catheter system for use within the human body and an ablation catheter for ablating a selected tissue region within the body of a subject. The percutaneous catheter system can include two catheters that are operatively coupled to one another by magnetic coupling through a tissue structure. The ablation catheter can include electrodes positioned within a central portion. The ablation catheter is positioned such that the central portion of a flexible shaft at least partially surrounds the selected tissue region. Each electrode of the ablation catheter can be activated independently to apply ablative energy to the selected tissue region. The ablation catheter can employ high impedance structures to change the current density at specific points. Methods of puncturing through a tissue structure using the percutaneous catheter system are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for ablating a selected tissue region using the ablation catheter. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031021 | MEDICAL TUBE - Aspects of the present invention relate to a medical tube for delivering nutrients or medication to a patient. The tube comprises a flexible tubular body for conveying the nutrients or medication to the patient and a small-bore connector for connecting the medical tube to a syringe or pump. The small-bore connector is secured to the tubular body by an overmoulded component that encapsulates a portion of the tubular body and a portion of the connector thereby securing the connector relative to the tubular body of the medical tube. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031022 | ENDCAP FOR LIQUID MEDICINE-INJECTING TUBE - The present invention enables the completion of preparation of liquid medicine injection to be easily and quickly checked with the naked eye based on a color change in an endcap for a liquid medicine-injecting tube. As long as a medical staff checks a color change in the endcap with the naked eye, the medical staff can immediately perform an operation of connecting the tube to a catheter (or injection needle) or the like after removal of the endcap without unnecessarily draining off a large amount of the liquid medicine. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031023 | VALVE FOR DILATOR AND SHEATH ASSEMBLY - A valve for sealing the hub of a sheath assembly is provided. The valve includes a valve body having a solid thickness extending between a proximal surface and a distal surface. A bisecting slot extends across the proximal surface of the valve body and terminates at a depth less than the thickness of the valve body such that a portion of the valve body distally of the slot defines a bridge extending between opposed halves of the valve body such that the distal surface of the valve body is substantially continuous and a central portion of the proximal surface of the valve body is concave and defines a concave proximal portion. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031024 | VALVE FOR DILATOR AND SHEATH ASSEMBLY - A valve for sealing the hub of a sheath assembly is provided. The valve includes a valve body having a solid thickness extending between a proximal surface and a distal surface. A bisecting slot extends across the proximal surface of the valve body and terminates at a depth less than the thickness of the valve body such that a portion of the valve body distally of the slot defines a bridge extending between opposed halves of the valve body such that the distal surface of the valve body is substantially continuous and a central portion of the proximal surface of the valve body is concave and defines a concave proximal portion. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031025 | Color-Coded Roller Clamp Apparatus - A color-coded roller clamp apparatus for easily clamping an IV tube includes a clamp housing having a clamp inside. A top aperture and a roller slot extend through to the clamp inside. The clamp housing is configured to receive an IV tube passing through the top aperture and out a bottom. A roller is coupled to the clamp housing and comprises a wheel partially extending through the roller slot. A first hemisphere and a second are a first color and a second color, respectively. An axle is coupled to the wheel within the clamp. The roller is rollingly moveable between a disengaged position alternative engaged. The wheel in the disengaged position exposes the first hemisphere through the roller slot and the wheel in the engaged position exposes the second hemisphere through the roller slot and is configured to clamp the IV tube against the back side to prevent flow. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031026 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION - Devices and methods for non-invasive stimulation of nerves, such as the vagus nerve, include a housing and an electrode spaced from the housing. The electrode is configured to be positioned adjacent to, or in contact with, an outer skin surface of a patient. A source of energy is positioned within the housing and operably coupled to the electrode, either wirelessly or via a lead or other wired connection. The source of energy emits an electrical impulse to the electrode such that the electrical impulse passes through the outer skin surface of the patient to a nerve at a target region in the patient sufficient to modulate the nerve. The electrical impulse comprises bursts each with a frequency from about 1 Hz to about 100 Hz, wherein each of the bursts comprises 2 pulses to 20 pulses. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031027 | SHAPE CUTTING DEVICE FOR SKIN ELECTRODE PATCH - A shape cutting device of a skin electrode patch includes: a substrate conveyor for transmitting a coated substrate portion and a conductive adhesive portion; a positioning conveyor; a fitted shape cutting module installed in a successive portion of the positioning conveyor and having two pressing wheels and a shape cutting unit, and the two pressing wheels being provided for pressing the coated substrate portion and the conductive adhesive portion, and the shape cutting unit including a roller body with at least one cutting knife which is in a geometrical shape and includes two side cutters and a first-end cutter at an axial end, and opposite ends of the first-end cutter having two second-end cutters, and a gap being formed in the two second-end cutters. The cutting knife has a design that integrates the transmission feature and the efficiency of the whole production line. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031028 | SCREW-IN PERICARDIAL LEADS AND SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING SCREW-IN PERICARDIAL LEADS - Disclosed herein is a screw-in lead implantable in the pericardium of a patient heart and a system for delivering such leads to an implantation location. The leads include a helical tip electrode and a curvate body including a defibrillator coil with improved contact between the defibrillator coil and the patient heart. The delivery system includes a delivery catheter and lead receiving sheath disposed within the catheter. A fixation tine is disposed on one of the delivery catheter and the lead receiving sheath such that the delivery system may be anchored into the pericardium during fixation of the screw-in lead. In certain implementations, an implantable sleeve receives the leads to bias the defibrillator coil against the patient heart. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031029 | Patient-Safe Electromechanical Switching for Pacing with a Catheter Having Multiple Electrodes - A pacing system includes a signal generator and an electromechanical switch. The signal generator is configured to generate a pacing signal. The electromechanical switch has a plurality of outputs that are configured to be coupled to a plurality of electrodes inserted into a heart of a patient, each output configured to deliver the pacing signal to a respective electrode. The electromechanical switch is configured to route the pacing signal to no more than a single selected one of the outputs at any given time, so as to pace the heart using no more than a single selected one of the electrodes. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031030 | COSMETIC DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a cosmetic device. The cosmetic device includes a pair of shafts secured to a handle, a pair of rotating bodies rotatably coupled to the pair of shafts, and a pair of vibration motors configured to transmit vibration to the pair of rotating bodies. The vibration motors are installed in the shafts, respectively. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031031 | Applying Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Via Electrodes Embedded into Skull Implants - Tumors inside a person's head (e.g., brain tumors) can be treated using tumor treating fields (TTFields) by positioning capacitively coupled electrodes on opposite sides of the tumor, and applying an AC voltage between the electrodes. Unlike the conventional approach (in which all of the electrodes are positioned on the person's scalp) at least one of the electrodes is implemented using an implanted apparatus. The implanted apparatus includes a rigid substrate shaped and dimensioned to replace a section of the person's skull. At least one electrically conductive plate is affixed to the inner side of the rigid substrate, and a dielectric layer is disposed on the inner side of the conductive plate or plates. An electrically conductive lead is used to apply an AC voltage to the conductive plate or plates. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031032 | INCONTINENCE THERAPY - The disclosure describes example of subsensory electrical stimulation for providing therapy for incontinence. An implantable medical device (IMD) includes a memory configured to store a set of therapy parameters for subsensory electrical stimulation of a patient. The delivery of the subsensory electrical stimulation results in a therapeutic effect for incontinence therapy at a stimulation intensity that is in range of approximately 50% to 80% of a stimulation intensity at a sensory threshold, and the patient does not perceive delivery of the subsensory electrical stimulation and perceives delivery of stimulation at the sensory threshold. The IMD also includes therapy delivery circuitry configured to deliver the subsensory electrical stimulation based on the stored set of therapy parameters, including cycling the delivery of the subsensory electrical stimulation between an on-cycle and an off-cycle. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031033 | TITRATION FOR SUB-THRESHOLD ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - In some examples, a medical device is configured to deliver sub-threshold electrical stimulation therapy to a patient at a stimulation intensity that is significantly less than a perception or paresthesia threshold intensity level for the patient. The medical device may determine the particular intensity level for the patient through a titration process. The medical device may titrate automatically or based upon the input of the patient, a clinician or a physician. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031034 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BRAIN DISEASE USING TARGETED NEUROSTIMULATION - The present invention relates to methods for treating, preventing, or slowing progression of brain diseases or disorders using targeted neurostimulation. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031035 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING AND IDENTIFYING AN ARRHYTHMIA - An implantable medical device (IMD) for treating an arrhythmia and a method of treating an arrhythmia with an IMD are provided. The IMD includes electrodes that are configured to be located proximate to heart tissue of interest. At least a portion of the electrodes are configured to deliver therapy. At least a portion of the electrodes are configured to sense cardiac activity (CA) signals. The one more processors, when executing program instructions, are configured to deliver antitachycardia pacing (ATP) therapy through the electrodes to the heart tissue of interest in connection with an arrhythmia and obtain ATP derived CA signals responsive to delivery of the ATP therapy. The IMD determines a characteristic of interest (COI) from the ATP derived CA signals, calculates a probability of an arrhythmia type based on the COI and records the probability of the arrhythmia type. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031036 | AURICULAR NERVE STIMULATION TO ADDRESS PATIENT DISORDERS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Auricular nerve stimulation techniques for addressing patient disorders, and associated systems and methods. A representative system includes a signal generator having instructions to generate an electrical therapy signal, at least a portion of the electrical therapy signal having a frequency at or above the patient's auditory frequency limit, an amplitude in an amplitude range from about 0.1 mA to about 10 mA, and a pulse width in a pulse width range from 5 microseconds to 30 microseconds. The system further includes at least one earpiece having a contoured outer surface shaped to fit against the skin of the patient's external ear, external ear canal, or both, the at least one earpiece carrying at least two transcutaneous electrodes positioned to be in electrical communication with the auricular innervation of the patient, e.g., the auricular vagal nerve. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031037 | Implantable Magnet Arrangements - Presented herein are magnet arrangements for use with encapsulated implantable components. An implantable component comprises an implant body and a plurality of wire loops forming an internal coil that are encapsulated in a biocompatible overmolding. The implantable component also comprises a bone fixture positioned proximate to the plurality of wire loops and an implantable magnet attached to the bone fixture. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031038 | Systems and Methods for Optimizing Spectral Resolution for a Hearing System - An exemplary sound processor is configured to maintain data representative of a frequency allocation table that maps frequencies in an upper region of an audible frequency range to a plurality of electrodes located within a cochlea of the first ear, receive an audio signal, direct a cochlear implant to apply standard electrical stimulation representative of frequencies in the audio signal that are within the upper region to the cochlea of the first ear by way of the plurality of electrodes in accordance with the frequency allocation table, and direct the cochlear implant to apply phantom electrical stimulation representative of frequencies in the audio signal that are within a lower region of the audible frequency range to the cochlea of the first ear by way of a most apical electrode and one or more compensating electrodes included in the plurality of electrodes in accordance with a phantom electrode stimulation configuration. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031039 | COMPARISON TECHNIQUES FOR PROSTHESIS FITTING - A method including obtaining data relating to a parameter having a first variable and a parameter having a second variable different from the first variable, and developing fitting data for a sense prosthesis for an individual based on the obtained data utilizing a tabu algorithm. In an exemplary embodiment, the sense prosthesis includes a cochlear implant and the obtained data is data relating to electric hearing and data relating to acoustic hearing. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031040 | STIMULATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING DRY EYE - Described herein are devices and methods of use thereof for treating dry eye, tired eye, or other forms of ocular discomfort such as from contact lenses. The methods generally include applying spatially and/or temporally patterned stimulation to one or more anatomical structures located in an ocular or nasal region. The electrical stimulation may elicit a reflex that activates the lacrimal gland or may directly activate the lacrimal gland or nerves innervating the lacrimal gland to produce tears. The devices may be implantable or handheld, and may be configured to deliver the spatially and/or temporally patterned stimulation patterns described. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031041 | SUB-THRESHOLD ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY AT A FIRST ANATOMICAL LOCATION WITHIN A PATIENT - In some examples, a medical device is configured to deliver sub-threshold electrical stimulation therapy to a patient at a stimulation intensity that is significantly less than a perception or paresthesia threshold intensity level for the patient. The medical device may deliver the sub-threshold electrical stimulation therapy to a first anatomical location near a spine of a patient. The first anatomical location may be below a T9-10 spinal disc space in a lateral view of the patient or within 2 millimeters of a midline of the spine of the patient or both. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031042 | POSTURE-BASED PARESTHESIA THRESHOLD OR PERCEPTION THRESHOLD DETERMINATION - In some examples, a medical device is configured to automatically determine a paresthesia threshold or a perception threshold of a patient in a second posture based on the paresthesia threshold or perception threshold of that patient in a first posture. The medical device may deliver an electrical stimulation signal to a patient and determine the paresthesia threshold or perception threshold for the patient in the first posture. The medical device may change the intensity of the electrical signal and receive an indication from the patient that they are experiencing paresthesia or perceiving the electrical stimulation signal. The medical device may then automatically determine a predicted paresthesia threshold or predicted perception threshold for a second posture based on the paresthesia threshold or perception threshold. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031043 | NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM WITH NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE DETECTION - An example of a system for delivering neurostimulation energy to a patient using a plurality of electrodes may include a stimulation circuit and a sensing circuit. The stimulation circuit may be configured to deliver the neurostimulation energy using stimulation electrodes selected from the plurality of electrodes and to control the delivery of the neurostimulation energy. The sensing circuit may be configured to receive one or more neural signals from sensing electrodes selected from the plurality of electrodes and may include a signal processing circuit. The signal processing circuit may include a detection circuit and an analysis circuit. The detection circuit may be configured to detect one or more attributes of neural responses from the received one or more neural signals. The analysis circuit may be configured to analyze the detected one or more attributes of the neural responses for one or more indications of a neurodegenerative disease. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031044 | COGNITIVE AND MEMORY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Electrical stimulation of the brain in the lateral temporal cortex has been discovered to enhance memory performance. Also, consistent patterns of pupil response have been discovered to exist across and within distinct phases during encoding and recall of word lists and it is known that these pupillary changes also correlate with intracranial electrophysiologic activity. This document also describes systems and methods for enhancing memory and/or cognitive performance using these features as input for the delivery of electrical stimulation to the lateral temporal cortex of the brain. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031045 | IMPLANT DELIVERY AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for delivering and retrieving a leadless pacemaker. In one implementation, a leadless pacemaker has a docking end, and the docking end having a docking projection extending from a surface. A docking cap has a body defining a chamber. The docking cap has a proximal opening into the chamber. The proximal opening is coaxial with a longitudinal axis of a lumen of a catheter. A retriever has a flexible grasper with a first arm disposed opposite a second arm. Each of the first arm and the second arm form a hinge biased radially outwards from the longitudinal axis. The docking cap locks the first arm and the second arm on the docking projection when the body is sheathed over the retriever until the flexible grasper is disposed within the chamber. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031046 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY FOR MEDICAL DEVICE - In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device includes an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates. The plurality of electrode plates comprises a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate; a spacer between a first portion of the first tab and a second portion of the second tab, wherein a third portion of the first tab and a fourth portion of the second tab are joined together adjacent to the first portion, second portion, and the spacer; and a penetration weld that extends through the third portion of the first tab and the fourth portion of the second tab. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031047 | THERAPY IN THE EVENT OF ELECTRODE FAILURE - An implantable medical device for the defibrillation of a patient's heart includes an energy storage device for providing a voltage, and at least one electrode for generating an electrical current pulse by way of the voltage. The energy storage device includes at least two capacitors for providing the voltage. The medical device is configured to prompt a further electrical current pulse by way of a reduced voltage from a parallel connection of the at least two capacitors in the event of the short circuit. A method for controlling an implantable medical device is also provided. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031048 | ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENT FOR A CURVILINEAR MEDICAL DEVICE LEAD - This disclosure is directed to a curvilinear medical electrical lead. For example, a medical electrical lead includes a lead body, a high voltage electrode positioned on the lead body, the high voltage electrode comprising a proximal coated portion, a distal coated portion, and an uncoated portion. Additionally, the medical electrical lead includes a first low voltage electrode and a second low voltage electrode distal to the first low voltage electrode, wherein a first line passes through the first low voltage electrode and the second low voltage electrode, wherein a second line passes through the first low voltage electrode and the uncoated portion, the second line forming a first angle with the first line, and wherein a third line passes through the second low voltage electrode and the uncoated portion, the third line forming a second angle with the first line. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031049 | DEVICE FOR TREATING A PART OF THE HUMAN BODY COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE MAGNETISED NEEDLE - A motorised device for treating a part of the human body, comprises at least: a treatment portion comprising at least one magnetised needle intended to come into contact with a part of the human body; and a motorised drive device connected to the treatment portion and capable of imposing movement upon the at least one magnetised needle, and when this movement is a translational movement the treatment portion comprises a single magnetised needle or a plurality of magnetised needles secured together by welding. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031050 | LIGHTING DEVICE FOR BRIGHT THERAPY AND DARK THERAPY - Disclosed is a lighting device for bright therapy and dark therapy, comprising: a light source part including a red light source, a green light source and a blue light source; a power supply part supplying a power to the light source part; and a controller adjusting, by controlling the power supply part, a bio illuminance to allow melatonin suppression value to exceed a first reference value during morning hours and to allow the melatonin suppression value to be less than a second reference value while maintaining a visual illuminance over a predetermined value during evening hours. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031051 | DEVICE FOR PROJECTING IMAGES ON THE RETINA - A device to stimulate the retina comprises one or more light sources coupled to one or more optical elements. The one or more optical elements is configured to illuminate the retina with one or more images at a location away from a fovea of a wearer. In some embodiments, each of the one or more images comprises a depth of focus and a spatial resolution. The one or more images can be formed at a distance anterior to the retina, at a distance posterior to the retina or on the retina. In some embodiments, the depth of focus is less than the distance, and the spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the retina at the location. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031052 | ONLINE ANGLE SELECTION IN ROTATIONAL IMAGING AND TRACKING SYSTEMS - A method of operating a radiation apparatus is described that selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The method generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The method generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The method performs targeting tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031053 | RADIATION TREATMENT HEAD AND RADIATION TREATMENT DEVICE - A radiation treatment head can include: a radiation source and a primary collimator, wherein the radiation source is configured to emit a radioactive beam; wherein the primary collimator is provided with a plurality of primary collimation channel groups; each of the primary collimation channel groups includes at least one primary collimation channel; and the radiation source and the primary collimator are movable relative to each other, so that the beam emitted from the radiation source is permissible to pass through any one of the primary collimation channels; and wherein the beam emitted from the radiation source, after passing through primary collimation channels of different primary collimation channel groups, forms fields with different sizes of areas on a reference plane. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031054 | DECISION SUPPORT TOOL FOR ADAPTIVE RADIOTHERAPY IN CT/LINAC CONSOLE - A radiation therapy delivery device console ( | 2021-02-04 |
20210031055 | MRI ADAPTATION FOR RADIOTHERAPY MACHINES - Various examples of methods, systems, apparatus and devices are provided for MRI adaptation for radiotherapy machines. In one example, a system for MRI-guided radiotherapy can include a mounting ring and superconducting magnets. The mounting ring can be installed on a gantry of a LINAC to rotate about an isocenter of the LINAC moving with the gantry. The first and second superconducting magnet can be positioned substantially parallel to each other at a separation distance with the centers substantially aligned. The first and second superconducting magnets can provide a main magnetic field within a region of interest located between the first and second superconducting magnets. The superconducting magnets can have an aperture positioned at the center of each magnet and can allow a radiotherapy beam emitting from the gantry head to pass through the apertures. In another example, superconducting magnets can be installed at opposite ends of a LINAC gantry. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031056 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM TREATMENT APPARATUS - A charged particle beam treatment apparatus includes: an ion source that generates charged particles; an accelerator that accelerates the charged particles generated in the ion source and emits a charged particle beam; an irradiator that irradiates an irradiation target with the charged particle beam; and a controller that controls the ion source, in which the controller stores operating parameters of the ion source when the irradiation of the irradiation target with the charged particle beam is interrupted, and the controller operates the ion source, based on the stored operating parameters, when the irradiation of the irradiation target with the charged particle beam is resumed. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031057 | Method for reconstructing x-ray cone-beam CT images - An improved x-ray cone-beam CT image reconstruction by end-to-end training of a multi-layered neural network is proposed, which employs cone-beam CT images of many patients as input training data, and precalculated scattering projection images of the same patients as output training data. After the training is completed, scattering projection images for a new patient are estimated by inputting a cone-beam CT image of the new patient into the trained multi-layered neural network. Subsequently, scatter-free projection images for the new patient are obtained by subtracting the estimated scattering projection images from measured projection images, beam angle by beam angle. A scatter-free cone-beam CT image is reconstructed from the scatter-free projection images. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031058 | NON-IRRITATING, NON-BLURRING OPHTHALMIC SUNSCREEN - A non-irritation, non-blurring ophthalmic sunscreen composition contains a liquid vehicle base, such as an artificial tear formulation or an ophthalmic suspension or ointment. The composition includes at least one inorganic and/or at least one organic active ingredient. The inorganic active ingredients may include, but not be limited to zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, zirconium oxide, and cerium oxide. The organic active ingredients may include, but not be limited to dioxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, homosalate, avobenzone, octocrylene, para-aminobenzoic acid, cinoxate, methyl anthranilate, octocrylene, padimate O, ensulizole, sulisobenzone, trolamine salicylate, and ecamsule. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031059 | HYDRAULIC DEVICE - A hydraulic device | 2021-02-04 |
20210031060 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR SUPPLYING BREATHABALE GASES - A strong unsolved need exists to provide people with breathable gases for inhaling instead of ambient air, when people live in areas, where the ambient air is polluted with toxic gases and particulate matters. The present invention solves this need by disclosing a breathing apparatus, a dispenser of breathable gases, and a distributor of breathable gases, for supplying breathable gases to people, exposed to polluted and contaminated outdoor and indoor ambient air. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031061 | Breathing Mask - There is disclosed a breathing mask for sporting activities comprising an elastically stretchable portion configured to encircle a wearer's head or neck, and a filter portion attached to the stretchable portion. The filter portion is configured to cover the wearer's mouth during use. The filter portion comprises a porous, non-woven, synthetic matrix configured to retain particulates of diameter greater than 10 μm. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031062 | WEIGHT BEARING FALL PROTECTION CONNECTOR HAVING A WIRELESS FALL INDICATOR - A weight bearing fall protection connector includes a first connection member configured to attach the connector to a piece of fall protection equipment, and a second connection member configured to attach the connector to another piece of all equipment, with the connection members fixed to each other to transfer the weight of a worker in a fall event and for movement relative to each other between a ready position and a fall position. The connector further includes a breakable component having a retaining condition wherein the component maintains the members in a ready position and broken condition wherein the component allows the members to move to their fall position. The connector further includes a wireless fall indicator including a wireless transmitter and a switch configured to activate the wireless transmitter in response to movement of the members from the ready position to the fall position. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031063 | Extended Discharge Fire Suppression Systems and Methods - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for extinguishing and/or suppressing fire in a structure. Particularly, the present systems and methods discharge clean agents over an extended period of time at an occupiable level to protect life, reduce personnel training time and expense, and preserve valuable items. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031064 | FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER AND FITTING ASSEMBLY - A sprinkler assembly includes a connection fitting and a fire protection sprinkler. The connection fitting includes a tubular member with a first insertion end and a second insertion end with an internal conduit extending between the first and second insertion end along a longitudinal axis, the tubular member including an exterior surface and an inner surface, the inner surface defining a sealing surface between the first and second insertion ends circumscribed about the longitudinal axis and including a gripping portion axially spaced from the sealing surface. The fire protection sprinkler has a body defining an inlet and an outlet, a deflector spaced from the outlet, the body having an outer encasing surface surrounding the longitudinal axis and including a leading portion and a trailing portion for insertion in the second insertion end with the leading portion received within the sealing surface before the trailing portion engages the gripping portion. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031065 | PORTABLE BARRE EXERCISE DEVICE - A barre exercise device providing balance support for a user during exercise may include a horizontal bane exercise bar and a pair of brackets. The horizontal bane exercise bar is elevated above a floor surface by supporting structure in contact with the floor surface. The pair of brackets is attached to the supporting structure. Each bracket of the pair of brackets is adapted to support one or more hand weights therein. The device is lightweight yet structurally configured so as to support a user's entire weight thereon. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031066 | Flexible and self retracting pole vault and high jump crossbar - A flexible and self retracting crossbar, which is formed of multiple different separated pieces with an elastic device in between, and has a self retracting pulley device. | 2021-02-04 |
20210031067 | KETTLEBELL-TYPE DEVICE - Disclosed is a kettlebell type apparatus for gymnastics including: a substantially spherical shaped body formed by a single flexible layer made of polymer material which defines an inner cavity: and a rigid handle fixed to the upper part of the body. The cavity is filled with a filling material that includes at least one liquid, where the filling material occupies from 10% to 80% of the volume of the cavity, and in which the body includes at least one sealable mouth for introducing the filling material into the cavity. | 2021-02-04 |