| 06th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
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| 20150038794 | Transabdominal Gastric Surgery System and Method - The present disclosure generally relates to a system and method for providing transabdominal gastric surgical access system for medical, endoscopic, and surgical instruments through a percutaneous surgically constructed opening. More particularly, it concerns a delivery system and a surgery system having structures that includes a cannula working channel, an internal and external anchor system, a cap and insertion tool for creating an opening, to provide gastric access through at least one port for the insertion of instruments for medical/surgical procedures. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038795 | SINGLE PORT DEVICE WITH MULTI-LUMEN CAP - A surgical access apparatus includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object and an access housing mountable to the access member. The access housing includes a diaphragm mounted thereto. The diaphragm is adapted for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis relative to the access housing. The diaphragm defines at least one internal pocket and has a seal assembly disposed within the internal pocket. The seal assembly has an interface seal member adapted for establishing a fluid tight seal about the surgical object. The seal assembly is adapted for selective movement within the pocket about multiple axes in response to manipulation of the surgical object. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038796 | EXPANDING SURGICAL ACCESS PORT - A surgical access port that includes a cylindrical member having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis; at least two lumen extending through the cylindrical member along the longitudinal axis; at least one cavity defined in the cylindrical member and positioned radially within the at least two lumen; and a source of inflation fluid coupled to the at least one cavity, the source of inflation configured to permit selectable inflation of the at least one cavity, whereby inflation of the at least one cavity increases the radial distance between the at least two lumen. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038797 | INSTRUMENT OR HAND ACCESS SURGICAL SITE SEAL CAPS - A surgical access device that includes a foam structure defining a plurality of generally triangular wedges circumferentially arranged about a longitudinal axis so as to seal the surgical incision, the plurality of generally triangular wedges defining, adjacent their respective apices, a central opening for sealed reception of a surgical object, and a second opening defined between a pair of adjacent wedges, the second opening configured to receive and seal with a surgical instrument inserted into the second opening. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038798 | METHOD FOR SECURING VERTEBRAE - A surgical access system for accessing a surgical target site within a spine includes a retractor and an elongated element. The refractor has a closed configuration defining a lumen with an internal circumference, and an open configuration in which the internal circumference, at least at the distal end of the retractor, is enlarged relative to said closed configuration. The open configuration creates and maintains an operative corridor to said target site. The elongated element is releasably coupled to an interior wall of the retractor and has an extension extending distal of the distal end of the retractor into the surgical target site. When coupled to the retractor, the elongated element covers a body structure at the target site without blocking access to the operative corridor. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038799 | DEVICE FOR EXAMINING AND SURGICALLY OPERATING ON BODY CAVITIES, IN PARTICULAR THE ANAL AND VAGINAL CAVITIES - A device for examining and surgically operating on a body cavity, in particular an anal or vaginal cavity, includes an elongate hollow body exhibiting an insertion portion for at least a partial insertion of the device internally of the cavity and an open portion, arranged on an opposite side to the insertion portion, through which the cavity is at least partially visible or reachable by at least a surgical instrument. At least a part of the hollow body exhibits a structural sector which is interposed between the insertion portion and the open portion in order to be positioned in the cavity. The structural sector has a longitudinal window through which a portion of the cavity affected by a pathology can be isolated. In a transversal section, the structural sector extends in a substantially curved development and exhibits opposite ends which are substantially parallel to one another, so as to divaricate the cavity while keeping tensioned the portion of the cavity affected by the pathology and prevent sagging thereof inside the hollow body. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038800 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR WOUND CLOSURE - A wound closure system includes a device, a sleeve, and a needle assembly. The device includes a shaft and one or more arms movable relative to the shaft between a retracted position and a deployed position. The sleeve is removably positionable about the shaft and is slidable about the shaft to retain tissue between the distal end of the sleeve and the arms when the arms are in the deployed position. The needle assembly includes a base one or more needles insertable through respective needle lumens of the sleeve. The base defines a central aperture for removably positioning the base about the shaft. The base is slidable relative to the shaft and sleeve between a proximal position, wherein the needles are disposed within respective needle lumens, and a distal position, wherein the needles extend from respective needle lumens towards respective arms. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038801 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE HAVING FUNCTION OF DETERMINING REST CONDITION OF PATIENT - A blood pressure measurement device measures a pulse period of a patient and includes a memory, a threshold calculation section, a rest/unrest condition determination section, and a display unit. The memory stores data of the measured pulse period and data of a pulse period of past measurement of the patient. The threshold calculation section calculates a threshold value range based on the data of the pulse period of the past measurement of the patient. The rest/unrest condition determination section determines whether the patient was under the rest condition or the unrest condition during blood pressure measurement by comparing the measured pulse period with the threshold value range. The display unit displays the blood pressure measured and whether the blood pressure was measured when the patient was in the rest condition or the unrest condition. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038802 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE HAVING FUNCTION OF DETERMINING REST CONDITION OF PATIENT - A method includes pressurizing a cuff of a blood pressure measurement device that is wrapped around a measurement site of a patient, measuring the patient's blood pressure and pulse period during and before depressurization of the cuff, calculating a threshold value range of the pulse period based on data of a past measured pulse period of the patient, determining whether the measured pulse period is within the threshold value range of the past measured pulse period, if the measured pulse period is determined to be within the threshold value range of the past measured pulse period both during and before depressurization, displaying that the patient was in the rest condition, and if the measured pulse period is determined not to be within the threshold value range of the past measured pulse period either during or before depressurization, displaying that the patient was in the unrest condition. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038803 | System and Method for Evaluating Concussion Injuries - A portable and cost-effective method and system for evaluating a subject's concussion symptoms, testing their cognitive and motor abilities, and evaluating those abilities when performed concurrently. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038804 | METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM AND APPARATUS FOR AROUSAL INTENSITY SCORING - A computerized method comprises statistically analyzing, using one or more processors, at least one section of a digitally recorded electroencephalography (EEG) signal that comprises an arousal segment to determine, for the arousal segment, at least one of amplitude and power at different frequencies as a function of time; selecting specified features from the results of the analysis and normalizing the selected features; and assigning, using one or more processors, an intensity scale value to the arousal segment based on the normalized selected features and a reference data set, the reference data set comprising normalized features corresponding to the normalized selected features and being generated based on a plurality of EEG signals comprising arousal segments to which intensity scale values have been assigned based on a visual inspection of the EEG signals. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038805 | QUANTITATION AND DISPLAY OF IMPEDANCE DATA FOR ESTIMATING GASTROENTEROLOGY TRACT PARAMETERS - A method for characterization of a patient's esophagus may include receiving data measured by an impedance and high resolution manometry catheter in an esophagus in which the data may be representative of a pressure and/or an impedance associated with a swallowing event. The method may also include determining a cross-sectional area of the esophagus based on the received data and a pre-determined amount of a bolus consumed during the swallowing event. Systems and apparatus for characterizing a patient's esophagus may also include measuring data with a high resolution manometry catheter to determine the cross-sectional area, work, and compliance of the esophagus as a function of time during a swallowing event. Averaged data may establish a database of normal values for work done and compliance and allow for comparison of a patient to normal pathology. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038806 | PERSONALIZED AVATAR RESPONSIVE TO USER PHYSICAL STATE AND CONTEXT - Systems and methods are disclosed that facilitate providing guidance to a user during performance of a program or routine using a personalized avatar. In an aspect, a system includes a reception component configured to receive physiological and movement information about a user during performance of a routine or program, and an analysis component configured to analyze the physiological and movement information based on reference physiological and movement metrics for the routine or the program to determine whether, how and to what degree the user deviates from requirements of the routine or the program. The system further includes a reaction component configured to determine a response for an avatar displayed to the user based on a determination regarding whether, how and to what degree the user deviates from the requirements of the routine or the program, and an avatar control component configured to initiate manifestation of the response by the avatar as displayed to the user. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038807 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTOR AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASURING DEVICE - A biological information detector is adapted to be attached to a user's body. The biological information detector includes a light-emitting part, a reflecting part, a light-receiving part, a processing unit and a support part. The light-emitting part is configured to emit light toward the user's body. The reflecting part is configured to be disposed in periphery of the light-emitting part and to reflect at least part of the light emitted by the light-emitting part toward the user's body. The light-receiving part is configured to receive light reflected at the user's body to produce a light reception signal. The processing unit is configured to process the light reception signal to produce biological information. The support part supports the light-emitting part. A thickness of the support part is within a range from 50 μm to 1000 μm. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038808 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC SIGNAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC SIGNAL MEASUREMENT METHOD - An electrocardiographic signal measurement apparatus that easily attaches or detaches and can stably measure electrocardiographic signals without obstructing motions of a user. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038809 | ENCAPSULATED ELECTRONICS - An eye-mountable device includes an electrochemical sensor embedded in a polymeric material configured for mounting to a surface of an eye. The electrochemical sensor includes a working electrode and a reference electrode that reacts with an analyte to generate a sensor measurement related to a concentration of the analyte in a fluid to which the eye-mountable device is exposed. An example assembly process includes: forming a sacrificial layer on a working substrate; forming a first layer of a bio-compatible material on the sacrificial layer; providing an electronics module on the first layer of the bio-compatible material, forming a second layer of the bio-compatible material to cover the electronics module; and annealing the first and second layers of the bio-compatible material together to form an encapsulated structure having the electronics module fully encapsulated by the bio-compatible material. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038810 | SENSORS FOR PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY AT THE OPHTHALMIC ARTERY REGION - Provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods for monitoring an individual including securing a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor comprising at least one emitter and at least one detector onto skin overlying an ophthalmic artery region of the individual; and obtaining PPG signals generated by the PPG sensor. Sensors for photoplethysmographic monitoring at the ophthalmic artery region are also provided. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038811 | LIVING BODY OPTICAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, LIVING BODY OPTICAL MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND ENGAGEMENT MEMBER FOR MOBILE POSITION SENSOR - A living body optical measurement apparatus of the present invention includes: a light irradiation/measurement unit for irradiating light to an object and measuring the light passed through the object, a signal processing unit for processing measurement data of the light irradiation/measurement unit and creating a living body optical measurement image, and a position measurement unit for measuring positions where light is irradiated to an object and where the passing light is extracted from the object, the light irradiation/measurement unit includes plural optical fibers. The light irradiation/measurement unit includes plural optical fibers, plural optical fiber plugs attached to the plural optical fibers respectively, and a holder fixed detachably at a measurement site of an object and holds the plural optical fiber plugs. The position measurement unit includes a mobile position sensor and an engaging member having a shape detachably engaged with the plural optical fiber plugs attached to the mobile position sensor and held in the holder. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038812 | FUNCTIONAL NEAR INFRARED SPECTROCOPY BASED BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE - Described herein are fNIR-based brain computer interfaces. Training of individuals to intentionally control neural activity in specific cortical areas, thereby up-regulating and down-regulating oxygenation levels in specific locations in the brain is also provided herein. Further, continuous and/or binary control over computing environments using fNIR brain computer interfaces. Further still, a scale for brain interface index for oxygenation of a portion of the brain is provided herein. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038813 | PHOTOACOUSTIC DIAGNOSIS DEVICE, METHOD, PROGRAM AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A photoacoustic diagnosis device that diagnoses a state of a skin of a human body, includes a pulsed light source, an electric signal converter, a blood distribution obtaining section, and a diagnosis section. The pulsed light source generates a pulsed light. The electric signal converter receives a photoacoustic wave generated at the skin by the pulsed light and converts the photoacoustic wave into an electric signal. The blood distribution obtaining section obtains distribution of blood in the skin based on the electric signal. The diagnosis section diagnoses a state of the skin based on a result obtained by the blood distribution obtaining section. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038814 | AMPEROMETRIC SENSOR AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURING - An in vivo amperometric sensor is provided for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a body fluid. The sensor comprises a counter electrode and a working electrode, and the working electrode comprises a sensing layer which is generally water permeable and arranged on a support member adjacent to a contact pad. The sensing layer comprises an immobilized enzyme capable of acting catalytically in the presence of the analyte to cause an electrical signal. The sensing layer has an upper surface facing the body fluid and a lower surface facing away from the body fluid, and the immobilized enzyme is distributed within the sensing layer in such a way that the enzyme concentration in the middle between the upper and lower surfaces is at least as high as on the upper surface of the sensing layer. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038815 | POLYMER MEMBRANES FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSORS - Devices and methods are described for providing continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. In some embodiments, the device has a sensing mechanism and a sensing membrane that includes at least one surface-active group-containing polymer and that is located over the sensing mechanism. The sensing membrane may have a bioprotective layer configured to substantially block the effect and/or influence of non-constant noise-causing species. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038816 | DIABETES TREATMENT SUPPORT APPARATUS, DIABETES TREATMENT SUPPORT METHOD, DIABETES TREATMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM - A control unit obtains, from a memory unit, data of a plurality of pre-meal blood sugar levels that are blood sugar levels measured before meals and data of a plurality of post-meal blood sugar levels that are blood sugar levels measured after meals, calculates a pre-meal average value that is an average value of the plurality of pre-meal blood sugar levels, calculates a post-meal average value that is an average value of the plurality of post-meal blood sugar levels, calculates an average blood sugar level that is an average of the pre-meal average value and the post-meal average value, calculates an estimated HbA1c value using the average blood sugar level, and displays the calculated estimated HbA1c value in a display unit. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038817 | CARTRIDGE - A cartridge ( | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038818 | Methods and Apparatuses for Providing Adverse Condition Notification with Enhanced Wireless Communication Range in Analyte Monitoring Systems - Methods, devices, systems, and kits are provided that buffer the time spaced glucose signals in a memory, and when a request for real time glucose level information is detected, transmit the buffered glucose signals and real time monitored glucose level information to a remotely located device, process a subset of the received glucose signals to identify a predetermined number of consecutive glucose data points indicating an adverse condition such as an impending hypoglycemic condition, confirm the adverse condition based on comparison of the predetermined number of consecutive glucose data points to a stored glucose data profile associated with the adverse condition, where confirming the adverse condition includes generating a notification signal when the impending hypoglycemic condition is confirmed, and activate a radio frequency (RF) communication module to wirelessly transmit the generated notification signal to the remotely located device only when the notification signal is generated. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038819 | MEDICAL IMPLANTABLE LEAD WITH FIXATION DETECTION - A lead has a helix at a distal end of a rotatable shaft. Prior to implantation of the lead, the helix has a first configuration comprising an electrically active surface coated with an electrically insulative layer of a biologically dissolvable material to render the helix electrically inactive. Upon fixation of the helix into an organ, the helix has the first configuration and a pin is in electrical contact with the organ to detect proper fixation of the helix into the organ. Subsequent to fixation of the helix into the organ, the helix has a second configuration comprising an electrically active surface exposed upon dissolving of the electrically insulative layer of the biologically dissolvable material to render the helix electrically active. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038820 | MEDICAL IMPLANTABLE LEAD WITH FIXATION DETECTION - A lead has an electrically controlled switch at a proximal end of a rotatable shaft. The electrically controlled switch has a first configuration to electrically connect a first electric conductor to a second electric conductor for electrically activating the pin and has a second configuration to electrically connect the first electric conductor to the rotatable shaft for electrically activating the helix. Proper fixation of the helix to an organ is determined by switching the electrically controlled switch to the first configuration to render the pin electrically active and to electrically deactivate the helix. Upon determination of proper fixation of the helix to the organ, the electrically controlled switch is switched to the second configuration to render the helix electrically active and to electrically deactivate the pin. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038821 | MEDICAL IMPLANTABLE LEAD WITH FIXATION DETECTION - A lead comprises a mechanical switch at a proximal end of a rotatable shaft. The mechanical switch has a first position to electrically connect a first electric conductor to a second electric conductor for electrically activating a pin and has a second position to electrically connect the first electric conductor to the rotatable shaft for electrically activating a helix. Proper fixation of the helix to an organ is determined by inserting a stylet into the mechanical switch to render the pin electrically active and the helix electrically inactive. Upon determination of proper fixation of the helix to the organ, the stylet is removed from the mechanical switch to render the helix electrically active and the pin electrically inactive. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038822 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR A SKULL/BRAIN INTERFACE - Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for directing and focusing signals to the brain for neuromodulation and for directing and focusing signals or other energy from the brain for measurement, heat transfer and imaging. An aperture in the skull and/or a channel device implantable in the skull can be used to facilitate direction and focusing. Treatment and diagnosis of multiple neurological conditions may be facilitated with the disclosed systems, methods and devices. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038823 | BELT FOR ELECTRO IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT AND METHOD USING SUCH BELT - An electro impedance measuring belt for placing electrodes around the thorax of a patient comprises an array of a plurality of spaced apart electrodes, and a support structure, on which the electrodes are arranged. The support structure with the electrode array comprises two angulated legs on which the electrodes are lined up, the two legs spread out from an apex at an angle, such that, when the belt is put around the thorax of a patient, the array of electrodes extends from the back of the patient, where the apex of fee angulated legs is to be located, essentially parallel to the ribs to the lower part of the breastbone of the patient. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038824 | System for assessing effects of ablation therapy on cardiac tissue using photoacoustics - A catheter, system and method for assessing effects of ablation therapy on tissue are provided. Various embodiments includes an emitter such as an optic fiber disposed within a sheath, echographic probe or catheter shaft that emits electromagnetic radiation through an opening in the shaft towards the tissue to cause generation of a photoacoustic wave from the tissue. An ultrasound transducer disposed on an echographic probe or catheter shaft generates a signal indicative of a characteristic of the tissue responsive to the photoacoustic wave. In certain embodiments, the emitter and transducer are carried by a separate sheath and echographic probe, respectively. In other embodiments, the emitter is disposed within the shaft of the echographic probe. In still other embodiments, the emitter, transducer and an ablation delivery element are integrated into a single structure to permit both ablation of the tissue and assessment of the effects of the ablation on the tissue. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038825 | PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND PROBE FOR PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT DEVICE - An object of the invention is to reduce the size of a probe for a photoacoustic measurement device. A light guide | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038826 | MAGNETOCARDIOGRAPHY ARRANGEMENT AND ERGOMETER FOR SAME - A magnetocardiography arrangement for producing stress magnetocardiograms that comprises a magnetocardiograph ( | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038827 | MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a medical image diagnostic apparatus includes an imaging unit, an image generation unit, and a display unit. The imaging unit images a subject injected with blood vessel contrast enhancement particles and diseased tissue contrast enhancement particles. The blood vessel contrast enhancement particles have the first particle size larger than the gap of vascular endothelial cells under the EPR effect. The diseased tissue contrast enhancement particles have the second particle size smaller than the gap. The image generation unit generates a medical image associated with an imaging region of the subject based on output data from the imaging unit. The display unit displays the medical image. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038828 | INTERPOLATED THREE-DIMENSIONAL THERMAL DOSE ESTIMATES USING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - The invention provides for a medical apparatus ( | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038829 | Methods, Systems and Appartuses for Using Flexible Triggered Segmentation to Optimize Magnetic Resonance Imaging - A method for using flexible triggered segmentation to optimize magnetic resonance imaging includes partitioning a k-space table into a plurality of k-space segments, each respective k-space segment comprising one or more phase-encoding steps from a plurality of slice-encoding lines. A cardiac cycle is monitored using an electrical signal tracking system and used to trigger acquisition of the plurality of k-space segments over a plurality of acquisition windows. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038830 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE DEVICE - A magnetic resonance device with at least one main field magnet and at least one gradient coil is provided. The magnetic resonance device provides more free space for the patient and treatment providers; the magnetic resonance device has at least one main field magnet, which is provided to generate a magnet volume. The magnet volume has an imaging region, which is displaced from the center of the main field magnet along a longitudinal axis defined by the main field magnet. The magnetic resonance device also has a gradient coil. In the direction of the longitudinal axis defined by the main field magnet, the gradient coil has a first side facing away from the main field magnet and a second side facing the main field magnet. The gradient coil has a cross-section with a larger area on the first side facing away than on the second facing side. The gradient coil is provided to generate variable magnetic gradient fields, the gradient fields being provided for magnetic resonance imaging in the imaging region of the magnet volume. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038831 | METHOD OF UTILIZATION OF HIGH DIELECTRIC CONSTANT (HDC) MATERIALS FOR REDUCING SAR AND ENHANCING SNR IN MRI - Provided are a spectroscopic method and spectroscopic device for analyzing a region. Layers or coats of materials with high dielectric constant or permittivity with very low conductivity are inserted in between radiofrequency (RF) coil or coil's conductive elements and the sample to enhance the signal to noise ratio (SNR), improve image contrast, and reduce the specific absorption rate (SAR) of magnetic resonance imaging or magnetic resonance spectroscopy instruments. The embodiments of the present invention can be used as an auxiliary device to the standard pre-constructed RF coils or incorporated with RF coil constructions for enhancing RF coil performances in both transmission and reception. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038832 | DETERMINING ANATOMICAL ORIENTATIONS - Methods, systems, and apparatus for determining anatomical orientations are described. Data is received that indicates a position of a reference device configured to move with a pelvis of a subject. Data is received that indicates locations corresponding to a reference surface. Data is received that indicates locations on the pelvis. One or more anatomical orientations are determined based on the locations corresponding to the reference surface and the locations on the pelvis. The anatomical orientations are registered to the reference device. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038833 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING VASCULAR BODILY LUMEN INFORMATION AND GUIDING MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods and systems for determining information about a vascular bodily lumen are described. An exemplary method includes generating an electrical signal, delivering the electrical signal to a plurality of excitation elements in the vicinity of the vascular bodily lumen, measuring a responsive electrical signal from a plurality of sensing elements in response to the delivered electrical signal, and determining a lumen dimension. Specific embodiments include generating a multiple frequency electrical signal. Another embodiment includes measuring a plurality of responsive signals at a plurality of frequencies. Still other embodiments include using spatial diversity of the excitation elements. Yet other embodiments use method for calibration and de-embedding of such measurements to determine the lumen dimensions. Diagnostic devices incorporating the method are also disclosed, including guide wires, catheters and implants. The methods and systems described herein are advantageous as they do not include injecting a second fluid for the measurements. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038834 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EMMISSION IN AN X-RAY IMAGING DEVICE - A method for controlling the emission of an X-ray imaging device configured to take images of a patient's body, into which a medical instrument has been inserted, is provided. The method comprises: processing at least one image of the patient's body taken by the X-ray imaging device to extract information representing the instrument, wherein the at least one image comprises the instrument; and adapting X-ray emission parameters of the X-ray imaging device, depending on the information extracted from the at least one image, to minimize the X-ray dose emitted towards the patient's body. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038835 | STERILE DRAPE FOR ATTACHMENT TO AN IMAGING MACHINE - An embodiment of the present invention provides a kit of parts for use in a surgical procedure performed under image guidance, and particularly under real time image guidance. The kit includes a sterilized drape for use with the chosen imaging machine and which can be used to provide a sterile operating environment when the procedure is performed under the imaging beam. The kit also includes a needle holder that can keep the surgeon's hand away from the imaging beam. The needle holder is operable to hold a needle that is made from a material suitable for piercing tissue, but also substantially preserves the appearance of the needle when it is viewed under the imaging beam. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038836 | STERILE OPTICAL SENSOR SYSTEM HAVING AN ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - Systems, methods and a sensor alignment mechanism are disclosed for medical navigational guidance systems. In one example, a system to make sterile a non-sterile optical sensor for use in navigational guidance during surgery includes a sterile drape having an optically transparent window to drape the optical sensor in a sterile barrier and a sensor alignment mechanism. The alignment mechanism secures the sensor through the drape in alignment with the window without breaching the sterile barrier and facilitates adjustment of the orientation of the optical sensor. The optical sensor may be aligned to view a surgical site when the alignment mechanism, assembled with the sterile drape and optical sensor, is attached to a bone. The alignment mechanism may be a lockable ball joint and facilitate orientation of the sensor in at least two degrees of freedom. A quick connect mechanism may couple the alignment mechanism to the bone. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038837 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING METASTASIS OF CANCER TO SENTINEL LYMPH NODE - Provided is a device capable of determining whether or not cancer has metastasized to a sentinel lymph node, such as the axillary lymph node, thickly covered with fat, safely and in a simple manner without confirmation by biopsy or extirpation. Fluorescence generated in a sentinel lymph node upon the excitation of protoporphyrin (a photosensitizing substance) derived from 5-ALA administered to a subject can be detected by passing a hollow tube, into which a small-diameter optical fiber for launching light and the small-diameter optical fiber for receiving light are inserted, through the lymph vessel to identify the presence or absence of the metastasis of cancer cells even before the surgery of cancer or during prognosis. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038838 | PRESSURE ISOLATION MECHANISMS, METHOD OF USE THEREOF AND FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEMS INCLUDING PRESSURE ISOLATION MECHANISMS - A pressure isolation mechanism for use in a medical procedure includes a lumen, an isolation port in fluid connection with lumen, and a valve having a first state and a second state. The first state occurs when the lumen and the isolation port are connected. The second state occurs when the lumen and the isolation port are disconnected. The lumen remains open for flow of fluid therethrough in the first state and in the second state. The valve is normally in the first state and is switchable to the second state when fluid pressure in the lumen reaches a predetermined pressure level. A pressure transducer can be in fluid connection with the isolation port of the pressure isolation mechanism A fluid delivery system includes a manually operated syringe and a pressure isolation mechanism as described above. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038839 | SPECTRAL IMAGING - An imaging system includes radiation source ( | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038840 | PORTABLE MEDICAL IMAGER WITH GUI INTERFACE COMPRISING A MOTION SENSOR - A portable imaging system for imaging a region of interest (ROI) includes a housing ( | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038841 | PORTABLE ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - A portable ultrasonic diagnostic device having a tilt function and turning function for a display panel, wherein a display housing provided with the display panel is supported on a main housing by a biaxial hinge mechanism in order to prevent damage or the like to each of the parts of the device. The biaxial hinge mechanism includes a tilt function for tilting the display housing about a horizontal tilt rotational shaft, and a turning function for turning the display housing about a vertical turning shaft. Provided to the tilt rotational shaft is a mechanism for restricting tilt rotation in the direction for closing the display housing in places other than a predetermined position in the direction of rotation of the turning shaft of the display housing, and releasing the restriction of the tilt rotation only at the predetermined position. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038842 | IMAGING SYSTEM FOR IMAGING A PERIODICALLY MOVING OBJECT - The invention relates to an imaging system for imaging a periodically moving object. An assigning unit ( | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038843 | METHOD OF TRANSURETHRAL LOCAL ANESTHESIA - A method of transurethral local anesthesia includes: a step I of inserting a flexible ultrasound endoscope having a treatment instrument channel into a urethra or a urinary bladder; a step II of identifying a region to be anesthetized by ultrasound observation using the ultrasound endoscope; a step III of leading an injection needle out from the treatment instrument channel and injecting an anesthetic drug into the region to be anesthetized while performing ultrasound observation using the ultrasound endoscope; a step IV of extracting the ultrasound endoscope from the urethra; and a step V of inserting, after the step IV, an endoscope and/or a treatment instrument into the urethra or the urinary bladder and performing transurethral treatment. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038844 | Portable Ultrasound System Comprising Ultrasound Front-End Directly Connected to a Mobile Device - A portable ultrasound imaging system includes a mobile computing device; a detachable front end component configured for attachment to and communication with the mobile computing device, and configured to transmit and receive ultrasound signals; and programming, when installed on the mobile computing device, being executable by the mobile computing device to cause the mobile computing device to send signals to the front end component causing the front end component to transmit the ultrasound signals, and to receive signals from the front end component resulting from the front end component receiving the receive ultrasound signals, and process the receive signal and display an ultrasound image resulting from the processing. The front end component is configured to be directly joined with the mobile computing device and directly connected, without the use of an external wire or cable. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038845 | Photoacoustic Imaging Apparatus - In a photoacoustic imaging apparatus, a detecting portion includes a light source portion having a plurality of LED elements, an ultrasonic detector arranged in the vicinity of the light source portion, configured to detect an acoustic wave as an ultrasonic wave generated by absorption of light emitted from the light source portion to a test object, and a light source drive circuit arranged in the vicinity of the light source portion, driving the light source portion. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038846 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes an image obtaining unit, a contour position obtaining unit, a volume information calculating unit, and a controlling unit. The image obtaining unit obtains a plurality of groups of two-dimensional ultrasound image data each of which is generated by performing ultrasound scans, the ultrasound scans being performed on each of a plurality of predetermined cross-sectional planes, and performed for predetermined time. The contour position obtaining unit obtains, by performing a tracking process over the predetermined time period, time-series data of contour positions, the contour positions being either one of, or both of, a cavity interior and a cavity exterior of a predetermined site. The volume information calculating unit calculates, on a basis of a plurality of the time-series data of contour positions, volume information of the predetermined site. The controlling unit exercises control so as to output the volume information. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038847 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - The ultrasound probe transmits and receives ultrasonic waves in different directions and the diagnostic apparatus body combines a plurality of images captured in the different directions of transmission and reception to produce an ultrasound image. In this process, the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus measures the temperature of the ultrasound probe to change the ultrasound transmission and reception for producing a composite ultrasound image or makes the directions of transmission and reception in the last ultrasound image in one composite ultrasound image coincide with those in the first ultrasound image in its temporally adjacent composite ultrasound image. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus thus enables consistent ultrasound diagnosis against heat generated in the integrated circuit board of the ultrasound probe while simplifying the control of the ultrasound transmission and reception. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038848 | PROBE FOR ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT - A probe for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment includes a cable, a cable outer periphery holder, and a depressed cone shape component. The cable outer periphery holder includes a deformable convex cone shape portion and a supporting surface that holds an outer peripheral of the cable. The depressed cone shape component has a depressed cone shape portion and fits the convex cone shape portion. The cable outer periphery holder has a water proof structure configured to prevent invasion of liquid from a gap formed between the outer periphery of the cable and the supporting surface. The water proof structure is configured to have the convex cone shape portion and the depressed cone shape component to fit so as to deform the convex cone shape portion. The deformation forms a reduced diameter portion to eliminate the gap, the reduced diameter portion having a diameter. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038849 | Methods for Reducing One or More Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - An in-ear device configured to help a subject manage or reduce pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. Also disclosed are methods of using optical scanning to create a three dimensional replication of the ear canal that is used to design a customized in-ear device. Also disclosed is a method of helping manage at least one symptom associated with TMD by providing an in-ear device for wear while the subject is awake and providing a bite guard for wear at night while the subject is sleeping. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038850 | In-Ear Device With at Least One Sensor - An in-ear device with at least one sensor configured to generate a signal to help a subject manage or reduce pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. Also disclosed are methods of using optical scanning to create a three dimensional replication of the ear canal that is used to design a customized in-ear device. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038851 | MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION - Provided herein are methods of diagnosing meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), determining the severity of meibomian gland dysfunction in a subject, evaluating efficacy of treatment of MGD in a subject, selecting a subject for treatment of MGD, and selecting a subject for participation in a clinical study. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038852 | OPTICAL METHODS FOR MONITORING OFBIREFRINGENT TISSUES - The present invention comprises methods and systems/devices for non-invasively measuring birefringent tissues (e.g. collagen) and changes during treatment of tissue, e.g., denaturation by the application of RF energy, through linear dichroism, circular dichroism, or birefringence. The invention optionally uses polarization sensitive optical measurements to discriminate between denaturation of unidirectionally oriented strands of collagen, such as a ligament or tendon, and denaturation of planar collagen surfaces, such as the dermal layer of the skin or collagen in joint capsules. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038853 | OPTICAL DETECTION OF MOTION EFFECTS - There is provided a wearable item configured to be placed at least partially against a skin of a person; and an optically sensitive detector mounted to the wearable item and configured to detect optical signals reflected from the skin of the person, wherein the detected optical signals represent a relative motion between the wearable item and the skin of the person and wherein the optically sensitive detector is mounted to the wearable item such that there is a predetermined space between the optically sensitive detector and the skin of the person. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038854 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING WORSENING OF HEART FAILURE BASED ON RAPID SHALLOW BREATHING INDEX - Systems and methods for detecting a worsening of patient's heart failure condition based, at least in part, on an increasing trend in a representative rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI) value over multiple days. The RSBI value may be a minimum RSBI, and more particularly may be a minimum RSBI value determined for an afternoon portion of each of the multiple days. The minimum RSBI value measured during an afternoon portion of the day may be more sensitive to changes in a patient's respiration, particularly when a patient is expected to be more active, and thus, may more readily exhibit an increasing trend when patient's heart failure is in decline. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038855 | Method and device for accurate real-time detection of drowsiness in operators using physiological responses - A method and device for detection of drowsiness of a person, based on a relationship between distal temperature and heart rate and on a balance between body heat loss and body heat production, wherein the distal temperature in a predetermined distal region of the person is monitored as a measure for body heat loss, and the heart rate of the person is monitored as a measure for body heat production, wherein drowsiness in the immediate future is concluded when a change of distal temperature passes a first threshold and, subsequently, a change of the heart rate passes a second threshold or, subsequently, the change of the distal temperature is larger than the change of the heart rate. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038856 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING MYOCARDIAL CONTRACTILITY USING PRECORDIAL VIBRATION - A method and apparatus for assessment of cardiac contractility in a subject by recording precordial acceleration signals. This includes, but is not limited to, the method and apparatus of seismocardiography (SCG). | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038857 | BLOOD PRESSURE-RELATED INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE - A blood pressure-related information display device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention displays, in a part of a display screen, a blood pressure evaluation item list display field indicating a plurality of types of blood pressure evaluation items and a quality display field indicating a quality of each of the blood pressure evaluation items as images. The blood pressure evaluation item list display field includes a header area and a body area. The blood pressure evaluation items are displayed in the body area in list format so all of the items can be viewed, and so that any one of the plurality of types of blood pressure evaluation items can be selected. Icon marks that indicate the quality of the blood pressure evaluation results are displayed in the quality display field, provided on the left side of the body area and arranged to the left of the corresponding blood pressure evaluation items. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038858 | BLOOD PRESSURE METER AND PUMP DRIVING SYSTEM - In the present invention, a pump driving circuit includes a step-up unit that steps up a first DC voltage from a power supply and outputs it as a second DC voltage, and an H bridge unit that has first and second series circuits that each include two switching elements connected in series between a high potential corresponding to the second DC voltage and a reference potential. According to a control signal from the control unit, the two switching elements of the first series circuit and the two switching elements of the second series circuit are switched on and off. A voltage generated between a first contact point between the two switching elements of the first series circuit, and a second contact point between the two switching elements of the second series circuit is used as a driving voltage for driving a pump. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038859 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WITH VALVE-CHAMBER ASSEMBLY - A blood pressure measurement system is provided that includes an inflatable cuff, a valve assembly and chamber assembly. The chamber assembly can house a gas canister for providing gas to the inflatable cuff. The valve assembly can include a valve having a high pressure cavity, a low pressure cavity, and a channel providing a gas pathway between the high pressure cavity and the low pressure cavity. The valve assembly can further include a channel cover and spring in the high pressure cavity. The spring can exert a force on the channel cover to create a seal between the high pressure cavity and the channel. The valve assembly can further include a rod extending through the channel and exerting a force on the channel cover to create a gas pathway between the high pressure cavity and the channel. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038860 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MODELING BLOOD FLOW WITH BOUNDARY CONDITIONS FOR OPTIMIZED DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMANCE - Embodiments include a system for determining cardiovascular information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart, and create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the patient's heart based on the patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may be further configured to create a physics-based model relating to a blood flow characteristic of the patient's heart and determine a fractional flow reserve within the patient's heart based on the three-dimensional model and the physics-based model. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038861 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IDENTIFYING SOURCES FOR BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS - A system and method of locating a source of a heart rhythm disorder are provided in which a first pair of cardiac signals is processed to define a first coefficient associated with variability of the first pair of signals at a first region of the heart. A second pair of cardiac signals is processed to define a second coefficient associated with variability of the second pair of signals at a second region of the heart. Thereafter, the first coefficient of variability is compared to the second coefficient of variability to determine a direction towards the source of the rhythm disorder. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038862 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY MAP - The invention relates to a system for providing an electrical cardiac activity map by means of electrical signals acquired by a plurality of surface electrodes on an outer surface of a living being ( | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038863 | NON-INVASIVE CLASSIFICATION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION BY PROBABILISTIC INTERVAL ANALYSIS OF A TRANSESOPHAGEAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAM - The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for determining an AF complexity value. The method includes applying a template matching algorithm to an ECG signal to obtain a set of candidate deflections and identifying intrinsic deflections within the set of candidate deflections. The method further includes determining a number of intrinsic deflections and a number of far-field deflections within the set of candidate deflections, based on the identified intrinsic deflections, and determining the AF complexity value as a ratio between the number of far-field deflections and the number of intrinsic deflections. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038864 | LIVING BODY DETECTION SENSOR, COMMUNICATION APPARATUS HAVING LIVING BODY DETECTION SENSOR, METAL DETECTION SENSOR - According to one embodiment, a living body detection sensor includes a substrate, a signal generation unit, a first conductor, a second conductor, and a detection unit. The substrate includes a reference potential electrode and a dielectric material. The signal generation unit generates a first signal, the signal generation unit is provided on the substrate. The first conductor receives the first signal, the first conductor is separated from the substrate. The second conductor t receive the first signal sent from the first conductor, the second conductor is separated from the substrate. The detection unit receives the first signal outputted from the second conductor and detects an electric field produced between the first conductor and the second conductor, the detection unit is provided on the substrate. The living body detection sensor detects whether a living body is close to the living body detection sensor. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038865 | SLEEP QUALITY ESTIMATION DEVICE, SLEEP QUALITY ESTIMATION METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR SLEEP QUALITY ESTIMATION - In a sleep quality estimation device, a respiration sensor detects the respiratory waveform of a subject. A sleep stage estimation unit estimates the sleep stage of the subject during sleep based on the respiratory waveform detected by the respiration sensor. In a sleep rhythm model database, models associated with the appearance probability of δ-wave for the sleep stage during sleep are recorded. A sleep quality estimation unit estimates the appearance time of δ-wave of the subject during sleep based on the sleep stage of the subject estimated by the sleep stage estimation unit and the models associated with the appearance probability of δ-wave for the sleep stage recorded in the sleep rhythm model database, and estimates the sleep quality of the subject based on the appearance time of δ-wave. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038866 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING WORSENING OF HEART FAILURE BASED ON TIDAL VOLUME - Systems and methods for detecting a worsening of a patient's heart failure condition based, at least in part, on a declining trend in a representative tidal volume value over multiple days. The tidal volume value may be a maximum tidal volume, and more particularly, a maximum tidal volume determined for an afternoon portion of each of the multiple days or a selected portion of each of the multiple days that excludes a night portion. The maximum tidal volume during these portions of the day may be more sensitive to changes in a patient's respiration, particularly when a patient is expected to be more active, and thus, may more readily exhibit a declining trend when the patient's heart failure status is in decline. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038867 | DISCRIMINATION OF CHEYNE-STOKES BREATHING PATTERNS - A method of a processor for detecting a presence of Cheyne-Stokes respiration from a respiration signal includes accessing data representative of a respiration signal. Data is assessed to detect apnea and/or hypopnea events. A cycle length histogram is determined based on the events and an incident of Cheyne-Stokes respiration is detected based on the cycle length histogram. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038868 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING EXPIRATORY PRESSURE RELIEF IN POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE THERAPY - A method of operating a CPAP apparatus in which the interface pressure is controlled to rapidly drop at the start of expiration by an expiratory relief pressure (ERP) that is independent of instantaneous respiratory flow, following which the pressure rises to an inspiratory level at or shortly before the end of expiration, or at the onset of an expiratory pause, if any. The ERP is an increasing function of the inspiratory pressure. The expiratory pressure follows a template that is a function of the expected expiration time, the magnitude of the template being equal to the ERP. The current estimated proportion of expiration is determined by comparing the expiration time of the breath in progress to low-pass filtered expiratory durations measured for a number of the preceding breaths. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038869 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE PHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF BRAIN HEALTH AND THE REMOTE QUALITY CONTROL OF EEG SYSTEMS - A system for calibrating and/or verifying system performance of a remote portable EEG system having at least one EEG sensor. Embodiments of the invention can provide various reference signals to calibrate and quality control the remote performance of the data acquisition EEG system. In addition a calibration cable connects a reference signal source to the EEG sensors to enable remote calibration and quality control assessment. Further, a diagnostic biomarker is included to assess the state or function of a subject's brain and enables the classification, prognosis, diagnosis, monitoring of treatment, or response to therapy applied to the brain by measuring any one of a list of candidate features extracted from a given cognitive or sensory task, and measuring changes in the EEG feature and task combination over time, among multiple states, or compared to a normative database. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038870 | Multi-Channel Scalable EEG Acquisition System on a Chip with Integrated Patient Specific Seizure Classification and Recording Processor - An integrated circuit chip and method for EEG monitoring. In one embodiment, the integrated circuit chip includes an Analog Front End cell in communication with an electrode and a Classification Processor wherein a signal received from the electrode is processed by the Classification Engine cell and designated as seizure or non-seizure. In another embodiment, the Analog Front End cell includes an amplifier cell in communication with an electrode; and an ASPU cell in communication with the amplifier cell. In yet another embodiment, the Classification Processor includes a DBE Channel Controller cell; a Feature Extraction Engine Processor cell, and a Classification Engine cell in communication with the Feature Extraction Engine Processor cells and the DBE Channel Controller cell. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038871 | In-Ear Proprioceptive for Relieving Temporomandibular Joint-Related Symptoms - An in-ear device with one or more proprioceptive features for providing an indication to a subject to help manage or reduce pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. In some embodiments, the one or more proprioceptive features are active and/or passive indicators. Also disclosed are methods of using optical scanning to create a three dimensional replication of the ear canal that is used to design a customized in-ear device. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038872 | MULTIPLE-ELECTRODE ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE SENSING BIOPSY SAMPLING DEVICE AND METHOD - A biopsy sampling device has an inner trocar having a sampling opening, an outer needle with 4 or more electrodes on it, an impedance measuring apparatus coupled to drive current through a first and a second electrode, while measuring voltages through a third and fourth electrodes to measure an impedance of tissue adjacent to the electrodes, the inner trocar slideably engaged within the central cavity of the outer needle such that its sharpened tip and sampling opening can protrude from an end of the outer needle and be removed to capture a sample in the sampling opening. The device is used to obtain biopsy samples by advancing the device into an organ while observing impedance of tissue near or adjacent the device before the operator withdraws the trocar to obtain a biopsy sample of an inclusion in the organ. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038873 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STIMULATOR ON-SKIN SHORT DETECTION - A device for measuring sural nerve conduction velocity and amplitude, the device comprising:
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| 20150038874 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING BIOLOGIC PARAMETERS - Support structures for positioning sensors on a physiologic tunnel for measuring physical, chemical and biological parameters of the body and to produce an action according to the measured value of the parameters. The support structure includes a sensor fitted on the support structures using a special geometry for acquiring continuous and undisturbed data on the physiology of the body. Signals are transmitted to a remote station by wireless transmission such as by electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared, sound and the like or by being reported locally by audio or visual transmission. The physical and chemical parameters include brain function, metabolic function, hydrodynamic function, hydration status, levels of chemical compounds in the blood, and the like. The support structure includes patches, clips, eyeglasses, head mounted gear and the like, containing passive or active sensors positioned at the end of the tunnel with sensing systems positioned on and accessing a physiologic tunnel. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038875 | DEVICE FOR COLLECTING FAECES, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND USE OF SUCH A DEVICE - A device for collecting feces includes a loop attachable to a toilet seat having a width dimension and a height dimension, whereby the loop has a width and a circumferential length greater than twice the width and the height of the toilet seat, such that the loop encircles the toilet seat, with a portion of the loop between covered parts of the toilet seat extending downwards, forming a collection portion to collect the feces. A method for manufacturing the device, includes: providing at least one layer of sheet material; separating the sheet of material in portions having a length dimension and a width dimension, whereby the length dimension is larger than the width direction; and separating the portion of sheet material in a longitudinal direction into several strips of sheet material having a first end and a second end. A method of using the device is also described. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038876 | DELIVERING AND/OR RECEIVING FLUIDS - The present invention generally relates to receiving bodily fluid through a device opening. In one aspect, the device includes a flow activator arranged to cause fluid to be released from a subject. A deployment actuator may actuate the flow activator in a deployment direction, which may in turn cause fluid release from a subject. The flow activator may also be moved in a retraction direction by a retraction actuator. In one aspect, the device may include a vacuum source that may help facilitate fluid flow into the opening of the device and/or may help facilitate fluid flow from the opening to a storage chamber. In one aspect, a device actuator may enable fluid communication between the opening and the vacuum source and the flow activator may be actuated after the enablement of fluid communication. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038877 | DECORATIVE ELEMENT FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - A decorative device for use with a medical instrument having a tubing structure, the decorative device including at least one connector configured to removably couple to the tubing structure on the medical instrument, the connector having a face plate engaging structure configured to attachably engage at least tone decorative face plate member. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038878 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND DISPLAYING FORCES - The invention relates to a method for determining and displaying horizontal and vertical forces which act on a person when standing, in which method the person stands on two separate force measurement plates coupled to each other, wherein each foot is positioned on a respective force measurement plate, and the respective support point on the force measurement plate is determined via the force measurement plates, wherein a resulting force vector (FRR, FRL) is calculated from the respective support points of the two force measurement plates, from a known point of gravity of the body and from a vertical force distribution of the two force measurement plates relative to each other, and is displayed using a display device. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038879 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE NON-INVASIVE MEASUREMENT OF STATE OF TENSION, BIOMECHANICAL AND VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OF SURFACES OF SOFT BIOLOGICAL TISSUES - A device and method for the non-invasive measurement of state of tension, biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of surfaces of soft biological tissues includes electronic, digital and mechanical elements and sensors, and a testing end. The elements within the housing can subject the testing end to a mechanical impulse force, and can sense the movement of the testing end. The testing end has a contact surface which can be adhered to the surface of the soft biological tissue, and subjected to a mechanical force in a direction parallel to the surface. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038880 | Method for Reducing One or More Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - An in-ear device configured to help a subject manage or reduce pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. Also disclosed are methods of using optical scanning to create a three dimensional replication of the ear canal that is used to design a customized in-ear device. Also disclosed is a method of helping manage at least one symptom associated with TMD by customizing a series of in-ear device and modifying the devices over time, where each device in the series is customized to the subject. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038881 | POSTURE MONITORING SYSTEM - A posture monitoring system includes one or more contact sensors that are used to map contact or pressure points of a person's body and produce output signals representative of the person's posture. The contact sensors are embedded within a pad, a cushion, an article of furniture or are integrated into a wearable clothing article. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, a contact sensor is formed by depositing at least one set of flex sensors on opposite sides of a flexible substrate and electrically coupling the opposed set of flex sensors to provide a voltage bridge that cancels noise and to provide a contact sensor that measures both concave and convex changes in curvature. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038882 | SLEEP STATE MANAGEMENT DEVICE, SLEEP STATE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND SLEEP STATE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - A control unit makes a provisional determination as to whether or not a measurement subject is moving using a detection signal from a sensor that detects movement in bedding on which the measurement subject is sleeping. In the case where at least one of a first period, in which periods determined to have body movement repeat cyclically, and a second period, in which a period determined to have body movement continues for at least a predetermined amount of time, has occurred, at least one of a period in the first period determined to have body movement and the second period are corrected to a period of no body movement. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038883 | Treatment Planning and Delivery Using Temperature Uncertainty Maps - A method and programmable computer system calculates and displays the regions where the temperature can be reliably measured in a thermal therapy procedure. The clinician or automated control system then can make an informed decision to treat these regions or plan a treatment to avoid them based on the sensitivity of surrounding structures to unintended heating. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038884 | Magnetically Assisted Dermatological Treatment Method - A magnetically assisted dermatological treatment method incorporates a pre-treatment protocol, a magnetically assisted dermatological procedure, and a post treatment protocol in order to assist in the displacement of magnetically active pigments trapped between the dermis and epidermis layers of a patient's skin. The method utilizes the pre-treatment protocol to condition the patient's skin, loosening up the pigments that are trapped between the dermis and the epidermis through magnetically assisted means. After which, a laser photothermolytic procedure is administered by a magnetically assisted light emitting apparatus which attracts and dislodges pigments absorption and magnetic properties. Finally, after the laser phototherapy, the patient's treated area undergoes a post treatment protocol which assists in the healing and recovery process while additionally assisting in preventing the pigments from becoming trapped again within the dermis and epidermis layers. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038885 | FOOT THERAPY APPARATUS - A foot therapy apparatus, including a base, a pedal, an electric host, and an electrode. The electric host is disposed in the base and a display and/or an operation button of the electric host is disposed on the surface of the base. The pedal is connected to the base. The electrode is disposed at the upper surface of the pedal, and is connected to the electric host. The electric host is configured to drive the pedal to move, or to provide electric current for the electrode, or a combination thereof. The electric host includes a pedometer. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038887 | BABY SOOTHING DEVICES - Devices for soothing a baby may simulate the feel of massage by a caregiver with a circular massaging motion. An apparel component, such as a swaddle blanket or sleep sack, may be configured to receive the device. At least one clip may facilitate placement of the device. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038888 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPLEMENTING CIRCULATION IN A BODY - A system including a compressible element configured to compress a muscle in a limb of a user, a controller configured to control a sequence, rate or amount of compression of the compressible element, and a generator configured to move a working fluid to compress the compressible element as controlled by the controller. The sequence, rate or amount of compression of the compressible element is established to reduce an amount of effort expended by a heart of a user to move a volume of blood. Another system and a method are also disclosed. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038889 | ORTHOPEDIC BRACE SECURING AND TENSIONING SYSTEM - An attachment system for an orthopedic brace incorporates at least one cinching system assembly haying a knob rotatable in a first direction and a second direction. At least one cinching plate is engaged by the knob for rotation in the first direction in a first orientation and transitions to a second orientation upon rotation in the second direction. A ratchet wheel is engaged by the cinching plate in the first orientation for rotation in the first direction. At least one ratchet arm engages the ratchet wheel for ratcheting operation and is engaged by the cinching plate in the second orientation for disengagement from the ratchet arm. A shaft is rotated in response to rotation of the ratchet wheel and a strap is extendible from and retractable on the shaft upon rotation of the shaft. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038890 | Knee Immobilizer Support Cuff - The Knee Immobilizer Support Cuff has been created as a medical apparatus for bottom based support for a knee immobilizer (brace). Knee Immobilizers are difficult to keep in the correct position and often slip down the patient's leg during upright orientation (standing/walking). The Knee Immobilizer Support Cuff will stabilize the knee immobilizer without having to overly tighten the straps, thereby avoiding the discomfort and restriction of blood flow to the knee and surrounding tissues. The knee immobilizer support cuff will be offered in a variety of sizes and/or shapes to fit the needs of the individual patient. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038891 | PROTECTIVE SHEATH - This invention relates generally to providing relief to persons who suffer from arthritis of the knee and/or other knee ailments, and in particular to a soft, flexible sheath for protecting the knee and providing comfort to the user while sleeping. Various embodiments are described, which are constructed so that the wearer can bend and straighten his/her knees. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038892 | PATCH STRUCTURES FOR CONTROLLED WOUND HEALING - The invention relates to an active surface element ( | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038893 | SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING MULTIPLE OCULAR IMPLANTS - Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include at least two implants preloaded within a delivery device and configured to be implanted within the eye, a metering device configured to transfer energy to the implants for delivery at selected locations within the eye, wherein the metering device is configured to meter a variable amount of energy for each implant delivery event in the eye. The system can further include an injector mechanism configured to serially engage and drive each of the implants. | 2015-02-05 |
| 20150038894 | OCCLUSION-ACTIVATED HEAT SUPRESSION INFUSION SLEEVE - Described is a phacoemulsification device for eye surgery that generally comprises an ultrasonically vibrating aspiration needle that withdraws ocular material from inside of the eye. The ocular material withdrawn from the eye is equally replaced with irrigation fluid provided through irrigation ports in an irrigation sleeve surrounding the aspiration needle. In the event the aspiration needle stops withdrawing ocular material, such as if it becomes occluded with a chunk of ocular material, irrigation fluid is directed to the outside of the eye via at least one irrigation aperture to keep the eye cool where the needle is ultrasonically vibrating. | 2015-02-05 |
