| 06th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 60 |
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| 20140039308 | Method for Seam Elimination and Reconstruction of Coplanar Images from Intravascular Ultrasonic Data - Methods, devices, and systems for providing seamless, co-planar intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) images are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include projecting a first A-scan line from a distal frame onto a reconstruction plane that extends perpendicular to an imaging axis, projecting a second A-scan line parallel to the first A-scan line from the proximal frame on the reconstruction plane; and determining a grayscale value of a point on the reconstruction plane by a weighted average of the first A-scan line and the second A-scan line. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039309 | VEIN IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Some embodiments of this disclosure relates to systems and methods for imaging a patient's vasculature. For example, near infrared (NIR) light can be used to illuminate a target area and light that is reflected or scattered from the target area can be used for generate an image of the target area. In some embodiments, the system can be configured such that the image shows the presence, absence, or extent of infiltration or extravasation in the target area. The system can be configured to document that presence, absence, or extend of infiltration or extravasation at an infusion site. In some embodiments, an imaging system can be mounted onto a patient so that the imaging system can monitor an infusion site, and the imaging system can be configured to automatically detect the presence of infiltration or extravasation. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039310 | MEDICAL FLUID INJECTION SYSTEM - One implementation provides a method to provide injection procedure information in an injection system. In this implementation, the method includes displaying a plurality of different injection procedure options in a user interface of said system, wherein said plurality of different injection procedure options including a cardiac procedure option and a non-cardiac procedure option. The method further includes receiving a user selection of an injection procedure from said displayed plurality of difference injection procedure options, processing a default set of injection parameters based upon said selected injection procedure, and displaying said default set of injection parameters within the user interface of the system prior to an injection. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039311 | System for Classifying Palpable Soft Tissue Masses Using A-Mode Echographs - A system comprising an A-mode ultrasonic apparatus and a data processing apparatus and a stored program method is disclosed, for classifying a palpable breast mass based on analyzing data from a digital a-mode ultrasound Echograph of the observed mass and communicating the results of that classification directly to a user of the system in the form of a simple color-coded text block depending on whether the system determines the observed breast mass to be more-likely abnormal or more-likely not abnormal. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039312 | PACING-SITE SELECTION FOR LEAD PLACEMENT - Techniques are disclosed for pacing site selection. In one example, a method includes using a sensing element such as an ultrasonic transducer, an optical pressure sensor, a MEMS pressure sensor, a SAW pressure sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or any other suitable sensing element to sense a measure related to a cardiac strain in a heart resulting from contraction and relaxation of myocardium during a cardiac cycle. Based on the sensed strain, an output may be provided for use by a user of the system to select a segment of the heart for lead placement. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039313 | DIAGNOSING LUNG DISEASE USING TRANSTHORACIC PULMONARY DOPPLER ULTRASOUND DURING LUNG VIBRATION - Operation of a patient's lungs may be analyzed by transmitting ultrasound energy into the patient's lung, and obtain power and velocity Doppler data while a vibration is being induced in the lung. At least one portion of the power and velocity data that corresponds to a fundamental harmonic is then identified. In some embodiments, portions of the power and velocity data that corresponds to higher order harmonics are also identified. The power observed in the fundamental harmonic and optionally the higher order harmonics can then be used to determine the condition of the lungs. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039314 | Remote Center of Motion Robot for Medical Image Scanning and Image-Guided Targeting - The present invention pertains to a remote center of motion robot for medical image scanning and image-guided targeting, hereinafter referred to as the “Euler” robot. The Euler robot allows for ultrasound scanning for 3-Dimensional (3-D) image reconstruction and enables a variety of robot-assisted image-guided procedures, such as needle biopsy, percutaneous therapy delivery, image-guided navigation, and facilitates image-fusion with other imaging modalities. The Euler robot can also be used with other handheld medical imaging probes, such as gamma cameras for nuclear imaging, or for targeted delivery of therapy such as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). 3-D ultrasound probes may also be used with the Euler robot to provide automated image-based targeting for biopsy or therapy delivery. In addition, the Euler robot enables the application of special motion-based imaging modalities, such as ultrasound elastography. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039315 | Medical devices with visibility-enhancing features - A method and apparatus are disclosed for a medical device, including a means for enhancing visibility under imaging which, while reducing the local mechanical strength, avoids compromising the overall device effectiveness or safety. Visibility under imaging is increased by a non-uniform distribution of visibility-enhancing features as a function of the local stresses expected during use. One embodiment is for a medical device comprising an elongate member having proximal and distal regions, wherein the distal region comprises: a first echogenic region including a plurality of circumferential first region cuts, each of the first region cuts having a first region cut volume; and a second echogenic region, distal of the first echogenic region, including a plurality of circumferential second region cuts, wherein each of the second region cuts has a second region cut volume greater than said first region cut volume. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039316 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - According to one embodiment, an insertion area setting unit sets an insertion area in a predetermined range with a planned insertion route of a puncture needle in volume data being a central axis. An expansion image generation unit generates an expansion image expressing a brightness distribution on a side surface of the insertion area in the volume data by two-dimensional polar coordinates defined by a rotational angle around the central axis and a distance from a reference point on the central axis. A display unit displays the expansion image. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039317 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND CONTROLLING METHOD - An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: an ultrasound probe that transmits and receives ultrasound waves; and a controlling unit that causes the ultrasound probe to perform a first ultrasound scan to obtain information related to motion of a moving object within a first scanned region and that, as a second ultrasound scan to obtain information about a tissue form within a second scanned region, causes the ultrasound probe to perform an ultrasound scan in each of sectioned regions into which the second scanned region is divided, in a time-division manner between the first ultrasound scans. As the first ultrasound scan, the controlling unit causes the ultrasound scan to be performed according to a method for obtaining the information related to the motion of the moving object by which a high pass filtering process is performed along a frame direction on reception signals obtained from scanning lines structuring the first scanned region. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039318 | Automated detection of suspected abnormalities in ultrasound breast images - A method and system for processing and displaying breast ultrasound information is described. A 2D feature weighted volumetric coronal image as a “guide” or “road map” is generated from the 3D ultrasound data volume to represent the 3D dataset with the goal of emphasizing abnormalities within the breast while excluding non-breast structures, particularly those external to the breast such as ribs and chest wall. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039319 | ULTRASONIC MEASURING APPARATUS AND BLOOD VESSEL INNER DIAMETER CALCULATING METHOD - In an ultrasonic measuring apparatus, an addition/averaging-period setting unit determines a blood vessel diameter stable period in which a blood vessel diameter is in a stable state in one heartbeat period and sets the blood vessel diameter stable period as an addition and averaging period. An adding and averaging unit adds up and averages reflected wave measurement data measured in the addition and averaging period set by the addition/averaging-period setting unit. A blood-vessel-diameter calculating unit calculates a blood vessel inner diameter of a blood vessel using combined data obtained by the addition and averaging of the adding and averaging unit. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039320 | ULTRASONIC SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING TISSUE SUBSTANCE EXTRACTION - The present invention relates to an ultrasonic system for measuring a micro-vascular flow distribution of a tissue portion of a mammal comprising an ultrasonic transducer ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039321 | Device For Detecting and Illuminating Vasculature - A laser based vascular illumination system utilizing a FPGA for detecting vascular positions, processing an image of such vasculature positions, and projecting the image thereof onto the body of a patient. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039322 | Diagnostic Device, Therapeutic Device, and Uses Thereof - Apparatus, method, computing devices, and computer programs related to photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy, methods of use thereof, and a method for detecting abnormal tissue, are provided. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039323 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING DISEASE - A method and system for diagnosing and treating infection or disease, in which an individual takes a photograph of an infected or diseased area of a body using a camera connected to a microprocessor. The photograph is sent to a diagnosing center having a server with a second microprocessor and a database of photographs correlated with different diseases and infections. The second microprocessor scans the image received from the camera and compares it to the photographs in the database. If a match is found, the second microprocessor then notes the disease or bacteria corresponding to the matching photograph. The second microprocessor then searches an additional database correslated to the match, to further refine the diagnosis. The second microprocessor then searches the second database for a treatment corresponding to the identified disease or bacteria. Once a treatment is identified, information regarding this treatment is automatically sent to the individual's microprocessor. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039324 | Thorascopic Heart Valve Repair Method and Apparatus - An instrument for performing thorascopic repair of heart valves includes a shaft for extending through the chest cavity and into a heart chamber providing access to a valve needing repair. A movable tip on the shaft is operable to capture a valve leaflet and a needle is operable to penetrate a capture valve leaflet and draw the suture therethrough. The suture is thus fastened to the valve leaflet and the instrument is withdrawn from the heart chamber transporting the suture outside the heart chamber. The suture is anchored to the heart wall with proper tension as determined by observing valve operation with an ultrasonic imaging system. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039325 | GUIDEWIRE WITH INTERNAL PRESSURE SENSOR - The present document describes a pressure guidewire comprising: a shaft tube with a proximal section; a middle section extending from the proximal section of the shaft tube, the middle section having greater flexibility than the proximal section; an inner hypotube installed substantially within the middle section for optimal mechanical properties; a pressure sensor with a communication means routed through the middle section and the proximal section; and a sensor housing for receiving the pressure sensor. There are also described methods for joining the inner hypotube to the shaft tube. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039326 | System or Method for Assessing a Subject's Peripheral Blood Circulation - A system for assessing blood circulation in a subject's limb, including detection means for detecting a signal dependent upon the arterial blood volume in a limb of the subject when the subject is in a first posture and also when the subject is in a second posture, different to the first posture; and processing means for calculating a quantitative indicator that is dependent upon the ratio of the signal for the first posture to the signal for the second posture. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039327 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING A PATIENT STATUS FOR USE IN HEART FAILURE ASSESSMENT - A system and method for evaluating a patient status from sampled physiometry for use in heart failure assessment is presented. Physiological measures are stored, including at least one of direct measures regularly recorded on a substantially continuous basis by an implantable medical device for a patient and measures derived from the direct measures. At least one of those of the physiological measures, which each relate to a same type of physiometry, and those of the physiological measures, which each relate to a different type of physiometry are sampled. A status for the patient is determined through analysis of the sampled physiological measures assembled from a plurality of recordation points. The sampled physiological measures are evaluated. Trends that are indicated by the patient status, which might affect cardiac performance of the patient, are identified. Each trend is compared to worsening heart failure indications to generate a notification of parameter violations. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039328 | TRANSFER OF MEASUREMENT DATA RELATED TO PHYSICAL EXERCISE - A system for processing heart rate measurement data measured during a physical exercise of a user. The system includes a server computer configured to: associate, during a registration procedure for a measurement device of a user, a device identifier of the measurement device with a user account of the user stored in the server computer; receive a device identifier and real-time heart rate measurement data over a network connection; identify the user's measurement device from the received device identifier; and store the received heart rate measurement data to the user account of the user on the basis of the association between the received device identifier and the corresponding user account. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039329 | Transfer of Measurement Data Related to Physical Exercise - A system for processing heart rate measurement data includes a server computer configured to: associate, during a registration procedure for a measurement device of a user, a device identifier of the measurement device with a user account of the user stored in the server computer; receive a device identifier and real-time heart rate measurement data over a network connection; identify the user's measurement device from the received device identifier; store the received heart rate measurement data to the user account of the user on the basis of the association between the received device identifier and the corresponding user account; compute, repeatedly during the physical exercise from the received heart rate measurement data, advanced performance data comprising at least one value which accumulates during the physical exercise; and transmit the computed advanced performance data to the equipment interface unit over the network connection during the physical exercise. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039330 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBSERVING HEART RATE OF PASSENGER - A system and method is provided for observing a heart rate of a passenger. The system for observing a heart rate of a passenger includes a plurality of different types of heart rate sensors provided on a seat cushion or a seat back, and a control unit for collecting waveforms of the heart rate sensors for respective sensor types, computing accuracies of the waveforms for respective sensor types at each unit time, selecting a waveform having a highest accuracy at each unit time, and then calculating a heart rate. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039331 | DETECTING OR VALIDATING A DETECTION OF A STATE CHANGE FROM A TEMPLATE OF HEART RATE DERIVATIVE SHAPE OR HEART BEAT WAVE COMPLEX - Methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting and/or validating a detection of a state change by matching the shape of one or more of an cardiac data series, a heart rate variability data series, or at least a portion of a heart beat complex, derived from cardiac data, to an appropriate template. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039332 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISCRIMINATION OF VT AND SVT ARRHYTHMIAS - Methods and systems are provided for discriminating heart arrhythmias. The methods and systems include identifying an arrhythmia, recording a predetermined number of beats during the arrhythmia as a base arrhythmia (BA) beats; delivering anti-tachy pacing (ATP) therapy to at least one chamber of the heart. After delivering the ATP therapy, the methods and system record at least one return beat representing cardiac activity following the ATP therapy, determines whether the return beat originated in a reference chamber of the heart, compares a morphology of the return beat to a morphology of the BA beat; and declares a VT or SVT based on the comparing operation. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039333 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING MECHANICAL DYSSYNCHRONY AND STROKE VOLUME FOR USE WITH AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE EMPLOYING A MULTI-POLE LEFT VENTRICULAR LEAD - Techniques are provided for use with an implantable medical device for evaluating mechanical cardiac dyssynchrony based impedance (Z) measured along different vectors between an electrode in the right ventricle (RV) and various electrodes of a multi-pole left ventricle (LV) lead. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039334 | INTERNET-BASED SYSTEM FOR CHARACTERIZING PATIENTS UNDERGOING AN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PROCEDURE - The invention provides a system for evaluating a patient featuring: 1) an ECG-measuring system connected to the patient and configured to sense ECG information from the patient; 2) a data-acquisition system interfaced to a vital sign-monitoring system configured to sense vital sign information from the patient during an electro-physiology (EP) procedure; and 3) an external software system interfaced to both systems. The external software system includes a first software interface that receives ECG information measured from the patient by the ECG-measuring system, and a second software interface that receives vital sign and EP-related information from the data-acquisition system measured from the patient during an EP procedure. A database stores physiological and EP-related information measured from the patient before, during, and after the EP procedure. And an algorithm interfaced with the database determines an efficacy of the EP procedure by collectively analyzing information measured during each of these phases. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039335 | DEVICE FOR THE ANALYSIS OF AN ENDOCARDIAC SIGNAL OF ACCELERATION - Devices and methods related to endocardial acceleration signal processing are provided. One device is configured to: (1) divide an endocardial acceleration (EA) signal into a plurality of EA sub-signals; (2) identify, in each of the plurality of EA sub-signals, at least one signal component associated with a type of heart sound; (3) extract a characteristic of the at least one signal component for two or more of the plurality of cycles; (4) calculate a correlation coefficient correlating the at least signal component for a first cycle of the plurality of cycles to the at least one signal component of a second cycle of the plurality of cycles; and (5) perform temporal retiming of one or more of the signal components based on the correlation coefficient to generate one or more adjusted signal components of the associated one or more EA sub-signals. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039336 | VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION TECHNIQUES FOR TREATMENT OF EPILEPTIC SEIZURES - The present invention uses electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve to treat epilepsy with minimized or no effect on the heart. Treatment is carried out by an implantable signal generator, one or more implantable electrodes for electrically stimulating a predetermined stimulation site of the vagus nerve, and a sensor for sensing characteristics of the heart such as heart rate. The heart rate information from the sensor can be used to determine whether the vagus nerve stimulation is adversely affecting the heart. Once threshold parameters are met, the vagus nerve stimulation may be stopped or adjusted. In yet another embodiment, the invention may be simply a modified pacemaker having circuitry that determines whether a vagus nerve is being stimulated. In the event that the vagus nerve is being stimulated, the modified pacemaker may control the heart to maintain it within desired conditions during the vagus nerve stimulation. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039337 | TRANSFER OF MEASUREMENT DATA RELATED TO PHYSICAL EXERCISE - A system for processing heart rate measurement data measured during a physical exercise of a user. The system includes a server computer configured to: associate, during a registration procedure for a measurement device of a user, a device identifier of the measurement device with a user account of the user stored in the server computer; receive a device identifier and real-time heart rate measurement data over a network connection; identify the user's measurement device from the received device identifier; and store the received heart rate measurement data to the user account of the user on the basis of the association between the received device identifier and the corresponding user account. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039338 | ECG Data Display Method for Rapid Detection of Myocardial Ischemia - Measured values of ST segment deviations obtained from a multi-lead ECG are transformed and displayed on a polar ST Circle Display, with zero ST deviation values located on a circle having a diameter that is greater than a maximum absolute ST segment deviation value obtained for any measured or derived lead. An ischemic condition and a location of the ischemia can thereby be easily determined. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039339 | ENDOSCOPIC BITE BLOCK - An endoscopic bite block, with teeth position defining regions which guide the subject's teeth to grip the bite block in their natural position, with the teeth of the upper jaw positioned further out than the lower jaw teeth. These teeth position defining regions are also preferably curved to match the curved shape of the jaw. The upper and lower parts of the front plate of the bite block may also be positioned at different distances out, so that upper and lower lip regions both contact the front plate snuggly. The bite block may be used with separate oral/nasal cannulae, or may incorporate breath sampling or gas supply cannulae. A flexible flapped curtain at the outer end of the bite block may be provided to largely enclose the inner volume of the bite block to enable more accurate capnographic sampling under conditions of wide-open mouth breathing. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039340 | METHODS OF PREDICTING AND MONITORING LABOR - The invention includes, in part, methods and apparatus for determining the status of labor in a pregnant subject. In some embodiments of the invention, organ-level uterine function is determined as a measure of the status of labor such as non-labor (e.g. false labor), latent phase labor, active phase labor, or post-delivery. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039341 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING TISSUE - Embodiments of devices and methods for evaluating tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for measuring a characteristic of a tissue may include passing a current through the tissue, measuring a signal corresponding to the voltage resulting from passing the current through the tissue, analyzing current passed through the tissue and resulting voltage to determine the electrical characteristics of the tissue; and analyzing the electrical characteristics of the tissue to determine a status of the tissue. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039342 | Tampon assembly - A tampon assembly includes a flexible and relatively thin impermeable portion having two opposite side faces and an outer edge which is oval in shape so that the oval shape of the impermeable portion has a largest dimension as measured through the center of the impermeable portion and a smallest dimension as measured through the center of the impermeable portion, and the largest dimension is at least about 1.5 times the size of the smallest dimension. The assembly further includes an absorbent pad portion which is secured to one side face of the impermeable portion so that when the assembly is positioned within a user, the absorbent pad portion is positioned in a condition for absorbing fluids and the outer edge of the impermeable portion sealingly engages the walls of the vaginal canal. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039343 | BIOPSY SYSTEM - A biopsy system includes various features. A tissue sample holder kit of the system comprises a rotatable member with chambers configured to receive tissue receiving features of a tissue sample tray. A biopsy device of the system includes user input features and user feedback features disposed on a body. A user interface of the system includes a graphical representation of a tissues ample holder. A biopsy site marker applier of the system includes markings associated with different biopsy device configurations. The biopsy system may undergo a multi-step initialization process. In operation, the biopsy system may execute pneumatic control algorithms including the use of vacuum, saline, and atmospheric air. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039344 | BIOPSY DEVICE WITH INNER CUTTING MEMBER - The invention is directed to devices and methods for separating and collecting a tissue specimen from a patient's target site. The device includes a probe member with a penetrating distal tip and a tissue receiving aperture, and a tissue cutting member which is rotatable disposed within the probe member to cut a tissue specimen drawn into the interior of the device through the aperture. The longitudinal edges of the aperture are preferably sharpened to engage the cutting edges of the tissue cutting member. Vacuum may be provided in the inner lumen of the cutting member to transport tissue therethrough. Rotation, rotational oscillation and/or longitudinal reciprocation of the tissue cutting member is effective to separate a tissue specimen from surrounding tissue. An accessing cannula having an tissue receiving aperture may be concentrically disposed within the probe member and about the tissue cutting member. The tissue cutting edge of the tissue cutting member preferably is longitudinally oriented and may have a cutting angle less than 90° with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tissue cutting member. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039345 | GRID AND ROTATABLE CUBE GUIDE LOCALIZATION FIXTURE FOR BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy system with a grid plate used as either a lateral or medial compression plate of a localization fixture used with a breast coil includes a rotatable guide cube that may be inserted into a desired rectangular recess in the grid plate after rotating to position a selected guide hole in the desired spatial orientation. Versions of a guide cube include those rotatable in two axes to provide additional hole positions, angled holes, enlarged circular holes that function with a rotating guide to support a noncircular biopsy instrument cannula (e.g., trocar/sleeve combination, core biopsy probe of a biopsy device) for rotation. A rotating guide may have an unlocked state for easily sliding to a selected longitudinal position thereon. Thereafter, the rotating guide is locked to serve as a positive depth stop (e.g., quarter turn locking elastomeric rings, triangular and scissor clips, and shutter depth stops). | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039346 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING TISSUE SAMPLES - A tissue sampling device includes a single wire spirally wrapped at its half-length. This wire is partially covered in a hollow flexible tube. Located along the distal end portion of the wire is a brush with bristles that are used for collecting a tissue sample. An atraumatic bulb is located on the extreme distal end of the wire to protect the tissue during insertion. The flexible tube is contained within a sheath to cover the brush during insertion and after tissue collection. The sheath is moved back to expose the brush and allow for collection of a tissue sample. The flexible tube is scored in centimeter gradations to allow measurement of the insertion depth of the device. The atraumatic bulb may be more elongated than round, such as egg-shaped, elliptical, oblong, ovate, ovoid, pear-shaped, bullet-shaped, and the like. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039347 | PORTABLE LANCING DEVICE USING LASER AND EQUIPPED WITH DOUBLE SAFETY DEVICE AND DISPOSABLE CAP USED THEREWITH - A portable laser blood sampling device equipped with a dual safety device and a disposable cap used therewith are provided. Specifically, a portable laser blood sampling device equipped with a dual safety device which enables safe laser irradiation when a laser is irradiated to the outside by a laser module and a disposable cap used therewith are provided. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039348 | FLUID DIVERSION MECHANISM FOR BODILY-FLUID SAMPLING - A device includes a pre-sample reservoir, an actuator mechanism, and a diverter. The pre-sample reservoir can be fluidically coupled to a delivery member to receive and isolate a predetermined volume of bodily-fluid withdrawn from a patient. The actuator mechanism is operably coupled to the pre-sample reservoir such that, when actuated, a negative pressure is formed in the pre-sample reservoir that urges the bodily-fluid to flow into the pre-sample reservoir. The diverter can selectively control fluid flow between the delivery member and the pre-sample reservoir. The diverter includes a flow control mechanism that defines a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path. The diverter is movable between a first configuration in which the bodily-fluid flows through the first fluid flow path to the pre-sample reservoir, and a second configuration in which the bodily-fluid flows through the second fluid flow path to a sample reservoir coupled to the diverter. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039349 | URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - A urine collection system includes a collection bag defining a fluid reservoir including a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, an in-line vent positioned upstream of the collection bag and being fluidly coupled to the collection bag, the in-line vent including an outlet end, a sampling port adapter positioned upstream of the in-line vent and being adapted to be fluidly coupled to a urinary catheter; and a compressible tube defining a fluid channel fluidly connecting the sampling port adapter and the in-line vent, the compressible tube being clampable to seal the fluid channel. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039350 | GUIDEWIRE - A guidewire for use in a medical procedure includes an elongate guide member dimensioned for insertion within a body vessel of a subject. The guide member includes an elongate body segment and a leading tip segment. The elongate body segment defines a longitudinal opening, and the leading tip segment is adapted and dimensioned to articulate relative to the elongate body segment about a single axis. A control element extends through the longitudinal opening of the elongate body segment and is longitudinally movable through manual manipulation of a clinician to cause corresponding articulating movement of the leading tip segment. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039351 | SENSING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT SUPPORTS - A sensing system for a patient support, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, or the like, provides data about the patient and/or the patient support itself. The sensing system may include a flexible sheet that houses a sensor array that detects interface pressures between the patient and the support surface on the patient support. A user interface allows a caregiver to control operational parameters of the sensor array, including alarms. A color coded map may be displayed on the user interface highlighting the patient's currently experienced interface pressures. A control system coupled to the sensor array may map the sensor outputs to the body of the patient in order to correlate the interface pressures to specific parts of the patient's body. Shear pressure may, in some embodiments, also be detected by the sensor sheet. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039352 | Graft Apparatus - Stents and methods of using stents are provided. Stents of the invention provide external support structure for a blood vessel segment disposed within, wherein the stents are capable of resilient radial expansion in a manner mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. The stent may be formed of a knitted or braided mesh formed so as to provide the needed compliance properties. A venous graft with the stent and a vein segment disposed within is provided, wherein graft is capable of mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. Methods of selecting stents for downsizing and methods of using the stents of the invention in downsizing and smoothening are provided. Methods of replacing a section of an artery with a venous graft including a stent of the invention are provided. Methods of reducing intimal hyperplasia in implanted vein segment in a venous graft using stents of the invention are provided. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039353 | Apparatus and Method of Analyzing Biomechanical Movement of an Animal/Human - A computer-executable method and an apparatus for analyzing biomechanical movement of an animal/human are used to detect and improve motion deficiencies being exhibited by the animal/human. The apparatus portion includes motion capture sensors, which are attached to a user's clothing or are directly adhered to the user's skin. The motion capture sensors are appropriately positioned across the user's body so that the computer-executable method is able to retrieve data for the user's full range of motion. From the data, the computer-executable method analyzes different physical movements, which include but not limited to sports skills and fitness exercises. The computer-executable method compares the data to an ideal version of a physical movement. The computer-executable method is also able to use the analysis of the data in order to create a performance report to illustrate the user's flaws while performing the physical movement and to suggest corrective drills. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039354 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING AND PROVIDING TREATMENT TO SPORTS PARTICIPANTS - The invention relates to a system and method for monitoring a physiological parameter of a player(s) from a larger group of players engaged in a contact sport. The system includes a helmet having a protective outer shell and an internal padding assembly, a portable signaling device, and a reporting unit positioned within the helmet. The reporting unit includes a sensor, a wireless transmitter and a control unit. The reporting unit has a flexible configuration to enable removable positioning within the helmet's internal padding assembly while maintaining overall comfort and fit of the helmet. The method involves monitoring impacts sustained by the specific player; computing impact results and comparing-impact results to at least one impact-related threshold; defining an alert event when an impact result surpasses a predetermined threshold value; sending an alert from the reporting unit to the signaling device; and providing an impact assessment protocol on the signaling device. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039355 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE LINEAR AND ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION OF A BODY PART - The invention relates to a system and method for real-time impact monitoring of multiple players engaged in a sporting activity where each player wears a protective helmet. The system includes a sensing and control unit removably positioned in each helmet. The sensing and control unit has a sensor to detect helmet impact data, a processor to compare the detected impact data to profiles, and a transmitter to transmit impact data. The system also includes a remote unit for receiving the impact data transmitted from the helmets. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039356 | APPARATUS AND METHODS TO MODULATE BLADDER FUNCTION - Apparatus and methods are provided to concentrate energy delivery in non-superficial target tissue within a trigone region of a human bladder wall to modulate bladder function. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039357 | SYSTEM, DEVICES, AND METHODS INCLUDING STERILIZING EXCITATION DELIVERY IMPLANTS WITH GENERAL CONTROLLERS AND ONBOARD POWER - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039358 | WEEPING BALLOON CATHETER WITH ULTRASOUND ELEMENT - Systems and methods for treating a blood clot positioned within a blood vessel are disclosed. In one embodiment, a balloon member is positioned on a distal end region of a catheter and an ultrasound emitting element is positioned within the balloon member and arranged for actively emitting ultrasound. In some exemplary embodiments, the disclosure provides a multi-wall balloon member and a multi-lumen catheter with at least one and/or all cavities of the balloon member arranged for heat transfer with the ultrasound emitting element. The disclosure also provides catheter arrangements with an ultrasound emitting element arranged to heat tissue adjacent to the balloon member. Additionally, in some embodiments, at least one and/or all walls of the balloon member have apertures arranged to release a therapeutic agent such as a thrombolytic drug. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039359 | Combined Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Apparatus and Method - A combined cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) system for performing an emergency procedure over the clothing of a patient is provided. The system includes a spinal support rest having a cushion that accommodates a neck portion of the patient, a compression pad operatively connected to the spinal support rest and is adapted to be placed over the patient such that the compression pad is aligned above the heart and chest of the patient. A first arm strap and a second arm strap operatively connected to the compression pad. A power button automatically dials an emergency number to contact a medical professional. An interactive communication unit activates a two way real time video conference with the medical professional on the display to receive a set of instructions from the medical professional in real time to enable a user to perform the emergency procedure on the patient. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039360 | Method and apparatus for rehabilitation of individual after knee replacement - An apparatus is provided for rehabilitating an individual's leg after the individual has undergone a knee replacement. The apparatus reduces the individual's awareness of discomfort produced while increasing the range of motion of the individual's leg. The individual's awareness is decreased by having the individual focus simultaneously on a display screen indicating range of motion and on manually operating the apparatus to increase range of motion of the individual's lower leg. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039361 | Methods and viewing systems for inhibiting ocular refractive disorders from progressing - A method for retarding or reversing progression of myopia of a viewer includes providing an object in front of the viewer; providing a transparent layer between the viewer and the object; and providing a primary image on the transparent layer, the transparent layer allows the viewer to see the object as a secondary image simultaneously with the primary image, wherein the secondary image is focused in front of the central region of the retina. A method for reducing hyperopia of a viewer includes providing an object in front of the viewer to provide a primary image; providing a transparent layer between the viewer and the object; providing a secondary image on the transparent layer, the transparent layer allows the viewer to see the primary image simultaneously with the secondary image, wherein the secondary image is focused behind the central region of the retina. Other systems are also described herein. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039362 | SHRINKER DONNER DEVICE AND METHOD - The invention provides a shrinker donner device and method. The shrinker donner device may include, a donner having a substantially tubular body comprising a first end; a second end; a perimeter wall having an outer surface and an inner surface; and an inner region; and a flange extending out from the outer surface of the tubular body and extending around the circumference of the perimeter wall. The method of using the device may include, placing the shrinker in an inner region of a shrinker donner; reversing the shrinker over an outer surface of the shrinker donner, and drawing a proximal end of the shrinker tight across a first end of the shrinker donner; placing the stretched tight shrinker proximal end to a distal end of a residual limb; pushing the shrinker donner forward up the residual limb, and guiding the shrinker off the shrinker donner; and removing the shrinker donner. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039363 | Body therapy apparatus - A body therapy apparatus is provided which enables the user to easily and comfortable engage the various muscles of the leg, providing the leg muscles with a therapeutic message and assisting with the removal of cellulite from affected areas of the leg. The apparatus is basically comprised of a frame structure means, a user engagement means, a coupling means, and an optional resistance means. The main support members are adjustably coupled together by the coupling means such that they may alternatively move away and towards one another, as the various leg muscles of the user are being engaged by the user engagement means, which mount along the inside of the support members. The optional resistance means may be used to provide motion resistance. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039364 | Massage Device with Handle and Textured Object on Cord - A hand held massage device comprised of a handle ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039365 | CERVICAL COLLAR - A cervical collar that facilitates therapeutic hypothermia is provided and includes an outer shell having a front portion and a back portion fixedly coupled to the front portion on one side and removably coupled to the front portion on an opposite side. A fastening device removably couples the back portion to the front portion on the opposite side. At least one cooling device is provided on an interior of the outer shell to induce hypothermia in a patient. A sensor is provided that measures a physical characteristic of the patient. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039366 | FOAM CORE SANDWICH SPLINT - A multi-layered composite material suitable for use in orthopedics includes a foam core layer bonded between two layers of thermoformable polymer material. The thermoformable material is heat formable within a target temperature range allowing for rapid heating and application to a patient such as in the form of a splint. While within the target temperature range, the composite material includes a dwell time sufficiently long to enable proper fitment and adjustment, yet not overly long requiring extended periods of holding the composite material in place. The composite material is very light yet extremely rigid and easily conformable to patients. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039367 | ORTHOPEDIC BRACE FOR ANIMALS - Orthopedic braces and splints for use on a limb of an animal, that provide stability for unstable joints and limbs for short or long term support and function. These orthoses are designed to prevent the occurrence of, or reduce the severity of, a joint injury. These braces and splints can also be fitted immediately after corrective surgery, and can support and stabilize the joint while assisting or restricting the range of motion. Various embodiments of the orthoses are modular, thermoformable and may include an adjustable tensioning system, which in combination provide a custom fit for a wide variety of animals and injuries. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039368 | ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTIC DEVICE - An external orthotic device increases comfort, stability, and motion control of the ankle and/or foot. An outer shell comprises separate medial and lateral portions, attached to each other only by a flexible/hinge connector that extends between and is preferably anchored to each of the portions in an under-the-foot region of the shell. This connector retains the bottom end of the shell portions together, but allows the shell portions to pivot or otherwise move relative to each other with the bottom-of-the-foot connector as the pivot axis. This pivoting allows the shell to open wide for donning and doffing of the orthotic device and for adjusting the closeness of the two portions to tighten the two portions on the wearer. Strap(s) or other retainer may tighten the medial and lateral portions together around a liner into which the wearer inserts his/her foot. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039369 | AIR TRACTION BELT STRUCTURE - The present invention is to provide an air traction belt structure, which includes an inner inflatable traction belt having an air valve thereon for communicating with an inflatable space therein and, and an outer solid support belt having a smaller width than the inner inflatable traction belt and movably surrounding outside of the inner inflatable traction belt. Since a first end of the outer solid support belt can pass through a through hole formed on the inner inflatable traction belt and extend to an inner side of the inner inflatable traction belt, a second end of the outer solid support belt can easily pass through a fixing ring provided on the first end of the outer solid support belt and be pulled by a user, for firmly tightening both the inflated inner inflatable traction belt and the outer solid support belt onto the user's waist at the same time. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039370 | ORTHOPEDIC CLAVICLE BRACE - An easily-accessible, self-adjustable orthopedic clavicle brace and method of use for preventing and treating damage to the clavicle. The brace supports the shoulder region of a user's body during the healing or mending of an injured, dislocated, fractured or broken clavicle. The device uses a simple coupling means located towards the front of the user to allow for easy accessibility by the user for self-application, self-adjustment, and self-removal of the brace without having to rely on assistance by a second party. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039371 | ACTIVE EXOSKELETAL SPINAL ORTHOSIS AND METHOD OF ORTHOTIC TREATMENT - An active exoskeletal spinal orthosis that can reduce the spinal compression and muscle effort involved in resisting gravitational bending moments. The spinal orthosis includes upper and lower members that fit around the body in the area of the spine. Actuators extend between the upper and lower members. By applying a corrective moment, a distraction force, or both to a user via the actuators, the spinal orthosis allows for supported multi-planar maneuverability within a set range of motion. A controller activates the actuators based on sensor feedback that is indicative of pressure or some other sensed physical parameter related to the bending moment. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039372 | FLEXIBLE HAND AND WRIST BRACE - A hand-and-wrist brace that includes a body having first and second support members, both having inner and outer surfaces, the first support member having a first position along a wrist support path where the left and right ends are uncoupled and a second position along the wrist support path where the left and right ends are coupled to substantially encapsulate a user's wrist, and the second support member having a proximal end, a distal end, extending outwardly from and coupled to an upper end of the first support member, having a first position along a secondary support path with distal end uncoupled to the first support member, and having a second position along the secondary support path with the distal end being removably-couplable to a plurality of locations on the outer surfaces of both the first support member and the second support member. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039373 | System and Method for Automated Separation of Whole Blood - An apparatus for separating whole blood includes an access device for drawing whole blood from a source, a blood component separation device, a draw line, a draw pump, and a controller. The blood component separation device separates the drawn whole blood into a first blood component and a second blood component. The draw line fluidly connects the access device and the blood component separation device, and the draw pump draws whole blood from the source through the access device and draw line and into the blood component separation device. The controller controls fluid flow through the apparatus and operation of the draw pump. The controller also monitors the total volume of whole blood drawn from the source and the total volume of first blood component collected. The controller stops the draw pump when the first of a target whole blood volume is withdrawn or a target volume of first blood component is collected. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039374 | Clog Detection in a Flow Control System - Disclosed herein are an apparatus, a system, and a method to monitor drainage from a first region of a patient to a second region. The apparatus comprises pressure sensors configured to measure the pressures of the first and second regions, a flow system to regulate drainage of fluid from the first region to the second region, a memory having a stored pressure drop across the flow system; and a processor associated with the memory and configured to compare the first pressure, the second pressure, and the stored pressure drop threshold and selectively generate control signals based on the comparisons. In some instances, the apparatus further comprises an alarm, and the processor is configured to generate the control signals that trip the alarm when a pressure drop exceeds the stored pressure drop threshold. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039375 | SYSTEMS FOR IMPLANTING AND USING A CONDUIT WITHIN A TISSUE WALL - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit system including an outer lumen ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039376 | IONTOPHORETIC ELECTRODE - An electrode for an iontophoretic drug delivery system includes a retainer having a malleable characteristic. The retainer and a conductor are connected to a platform. The conductor and a dose controller are electrically coupled to the iontophoretic drug delivery system. A drug delivery matrix is operably connected to the platform and proximate the conductor wherein the conductor, the drug delivery matrix, and the dose controller cooperate to deliver a drug to a user when the electrode is affixed to the user and operably connected to the iontophoretic drug delivery system. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039377 | OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF CORNEAL DISEASES - An ophthalmological device ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039378 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE IONTOPHORETIC DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS BASED ON USER INHALATION - Embodiments of the invention provide methods for the transdermal delivery of therapeutic agents for the treatment of addictive cravings e.g., from nicotine. An embodiment of a method for such delivery comprises positioning at least one electrode assembly in electrical communication with a patient's skin. The assembly includes a solution comprising a therapeutic agent which passively diffuses into skin. A dose of agent is delivered from the assembly into skin during a first period using a first current having a characteristic e.g., polarity and magnitude, to repel agent out of the assembly. During a second period, a second current having a characteristic to attract agent is used to retain agent in the assembly such that delivery of agent into skin is minimized. In particular embodiments, a dose of agent may be delivered on-demand using an input from the patient using an inhalation sensing device which mimics an inhaled form of tobacco. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039379 | CONTINUOUS LOW IRRADIANCE PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are providing for treating a patient with continuous low irradiance photodynamic therapy. A disclosed method includes applying a photosensitizer to the patient; applying a conformable skin facing light applicator to the patient; and providing continuous low irradiance photodynamic therapy through the light applicator. A disclosed system includes a light applicator having a fiber optic cloth. The light applicator is conformable so that it can be worn against a patient's skin and the fiber optic cloth has a two dimensional surface that emits light in a direction toward a patient's skin. In this aspect, the power of the light emitted from the two dimensional surface in a direction toward a patient's skin is less than or equal to about 5 mW/cm | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039380 | DIRECT ACCESS ATHERECTOMY DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - An atherectomy device and method has cannula systems having lumens adapted for insertion of a blood filter and an atherectomy catheter useful for performing atherectomy directly on a patient's cardiovascular tissue. Other embodiments include a lumen for arterial perfusion useful in providing oxygenated blood to the aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass. The distal end of the atherectomy catheter includes an assembly that has a pincer, a loop with or without a mesh, laser, hydraulics, or other suitable mechanism adapted for removing atheroma from a cardiac or vascular tissue. Methods of using the systems for vascular atherectomy are also disclosed herein. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039381 | MULTICHANNEL TROCAR - A multi-channel trocar developed for use in minimal-access surgery/single incision laparoscopic surgery. The trocar permits surgical access of two or more articulating laparoscopic instruments or scopes through one skin incision using a dividing membrane to separate the working channels. This allows maximal use of robotic technology and permits more degrees of freedom at the operative site. The trocar is inserted through one single skin incision, in the usual manner. The trocar relocates the fulcrum and focal point of motion to the abdominal wall when using a set of interacting and interlocking diaphragms. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039382 | Analyte Meter Module for Medication Delivery Device - Presented herein is a modular analyte measurement system. The analyte measurement system includes an analyte meter and at least one modular attachment. In one embodiment, a modular attachment is provided to communicate with, and transmit/receive data from, one or more medication delivery device. Embodiments of the present invention relate to modular components of the analyte measurement system. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039383 | INTEGRATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039384 | MULTIPLE RESERVOIR PROGRAMMABLE PUMP - Different embodiment programmable pumps including multiple reservoirs are disclosed, as are methods of utilizing same. The pumps generally include at least two reservoirs and means for dispensing active substances housed in each at varying flow rates. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039385 | PROGRAMMABLE IMPLANTABLE PUMP DESIGN - A programmable implantable pump is disclosed. The pump includes an implantable pump and a hermetically sealed module. The module provides for varying flow rates of fluid being dispensed from the pump or may provide for a constant flow rate of such fluid. In the case of varying flow rate capabilities, the module preferably includes one or more sensors to determine information relating to the pressure of the fluid, electronics for analyzing the pressure information and determining the flow rate of the fluid, and a mechanism for physically altering the flow rate. Methods of dispensing a medicament to a patient utilizing such a system are also disclosed, as are variations of the pump system. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039386 | Cefuroxime safety delivery system - The present invention relates to safety delivery systems for intracameral administration of an appropriate dose of cefuroxime subsequent to cataract and other eye surgery. A preferred embodiment of an cefuroxime safety delivery system according to the invention comprises (a) a perforable sterile vial sterile-filled with a measured amount of cefuroxime, (b) a reconstitution syringe with a male luer fitting sterile-filled with 0.1 ml of isotonic salt solution per mg cefuroxime in the perforable vial and a vial adapter with a female luer fitting or one or more needles with female luer fitting, and (c) one or more sterilized delivery syringes with male luer fitting, each delivery syringe being capable of holding at least 0.1 ml of ejectable liquid and containing a marking indicating a fill volume of 0.1 ml of ejectable liquid. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039387 | GUIDE TUBE FOR MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A guide tube for microsurgical instruments has a linear tube having a hollow formed in the length direction thereof, a curved tube mounted to the front end of the linear tube and having unit bodies connected to allow bending, an elastic body for giving an elastic force so that a gap between the unit bodies increases, and a tension control unit mounted to the rear end of the linear tube to bend the curved tube by controlling tensions of a plurality of wires extending from the curved tube, wherein the tension control unit controls the tensions of the wires in a state where the curved tube is curved so that the rigidity of the curved tube increases to support a surgical instrument located in the linear tube and the curved tube. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039388 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR INTRACORPOREAL USE - A medical device for intracorporeal use formed at least in part from aerographite. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039389 | Balloon Catheter Systems for Delivery of Dry Drug Delivery Vesicles to a Vessel in the Body - Devices and methods for balloon delivery of rapamycin and other hydrophobic compounds to the wall of blood vessels. Balloon catheters, such as those used for balloon angioplasty, are modified with the addition of a reservoir of dry micelles, disposed at a suitable location within the balloon or catheter. The reservoir may be installed within the angioplasty balloon, within a lumen in communication with the angioplasty balloon, either as a loose or packed powder or as a film coating. The micelle preparation is reconstituted and the micelles are mobilized when the aqueous solution used to inflate the balloons is injected into the catheter. The micelles are infused into tissue surrounding the balloon when pressurized fluid within the balloon leaks through the wall of the balloon. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039390 | LOCKOUT ELEMENT FOR DISPENSE INTERFACE - The invention is related to an apparatus comprising a dispense interface for use with a drug delivery device, the dispense interface comprising a lockout element being arranged at least partially between an outer body of the dispense interface and an inner body of the dispense interface and wherein the lockout element is configured to be removeably maintained in a first position, such that when the dispense interface is first attached and then removed from said drug delivery device, the lockout element moves into a second position, wherein the lockout element in the second position is configured to prevent said dispense interface from being reattached to a drug delivery device. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039391 | APPARATUS FOR INTRAOCULAR INJECTION - An apparatus for intraocular injection comprising a body adapted to accommodate an injection device, a displacement device coupled to a distal end of the body, and a sleeve coupled to the body and axially moveable relative to the body. The displacement device includes at least one rotatable member adapted to contact a superficial layer of an eye, and the sleeve engages and causes rotation of the at least one rotatable member as the sleeve moves from a first axial position to a second axial position. Rotation of the at least one rotatable member displaces the superficial layer relative to an underlying layer of the eye. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039392 | Infusion Pump and Method For Improved Filling of a Fluidic System - An infusion pump device and method for filling a fluidic system of the infusion pump with liquid medicament prior to infusion operation is presented. A control unit causes the infusion pump to: (a) bring a pump to an initial state; (b) switch a valve to a first state connecting a secondary reservoir to a first conduit and a primary reservoir; (c) retrieve medicament from the primary reservoir; (d) switch the valve to a second state connecting the secondary reservoir to a second downstream conduit; (e) expel the secondary reservoir contents into the second downstream conduit; (f) switch the valve to the first state; (g) retrieve the primary reservoir medicament; (h) switch the valve to the second state; and (i) expel the secondary reservoir contents into the second downstream conduit by shifting a piston to the initial position. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039393 | REGULATION OF NEUROTROPHINS - Disclosed are methods for regulating neurotrophin levels within a human body. The invention utilizes an implantable signal generator to deliver stimulation to neural tissue elements. Alternatively, an implantable pump may be utilized to delivery one or more drugs. The implanted device delivers treatment therapy to the neural tissue to thereby alter the level of neurotrophic factors such as BDNF expressed by the influenced neural tissue. A sensor may be used to detect various symptoms of a nervous system disorder. A microprocessor algorithm may then analyze the output from the sensor to regulate the treatment therapy delivered to the body. The invention describes a novel method to regulate the intrinsic levels of neurotrophins and may be used to treat patients with neurological and cognitive disorders. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039394 | DEVICE FOR INJECTING A MEDIUM INTO OR UNDER THE SKIN WITH A SERIES OF PRESSURE PULSES - The invention relates to a device for injecting a medium into or underneath the skin with a series of pressure pulses. The device includes a reservoir ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039395 | Patch-Sized Fluid Delivery Systems and Methods - A patch-sized fluid delivery device may include a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The disposable portion may include components that come into contact with the fluid, while the reusable portion may include only components that do not come into contact with the fluid. Redundant systems, such as redundant controllers, power sources, motor actuators, and alarms, may be provided. Alternatively or additionally, certain components can be multi-functional, such a microphones and loudspeakers that may be used for both acoustic volume sensing and for other functions and a coil that may be used as both an inductive coupler for a battery recharger and an antenna for a wireless transceiver. Various types of network interfaces may be provided in order to allow for remote control and monitoring of the device. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039396 | Dosing Unit For An Infusion Pump Device - A dosing unit for an ambulatory infusion pump device is presented. The dosing unit comprises a cylinder pump with a cylinder and a piston arranged in the cylinder. The piston has a shaft with a first threaded segment interacting with a threaded portion of the cylinder and can be displaced along a longitudinal axis of the cylinder by rotating the piston in regard to the cylinder around the axis. Furthermore, the piston allows for the relative or absolute determination of the longitudinal and/or rotational displacement of the piston in regard to the cylinder. In one embodiment, the piston shaft comprises a second segment provided with optically detectable markings that allow the monitoring of the longitudinal and/or rotational displacement of the piston in regard to the cylinder. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039397 | OPTICAL DISPLACEMENT SENSOR FOR INFUSION DEVICES - An optical sensor for a delivery device having a piston that displaces a substance, such as a fluid, from a reservoir. The optical sensor has a light source and a detector array for imaging encoding features disposed along a plunger rod coupled to the piston. By virtue of the pattern of encoding features, an absolute position of the plunger rod relative to a fiducial position may be determined uniquely. Thus, the volume of fluid remaining in the reservoir, the rate of fluid delivery, and proper loading of the reservoir may be accurately ascertained. Additionally, the encoding may serve to uniquely identify a version of the reservoir which may be supplied in various versions corresponding, for example, to differing concentrations of a therapeutic agent to be dispensed. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039398 | NEEDLE AND GUIDEWIRE HOLDER - Device and method for puncturing blood vessels while using fluoroscopy. The disclosed device enables improved needle orientation control and avoids direct exposure of the clinician's hand to X-ray during the puncturing procedure. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039399 | BI-DIRECTIONAL CANNULA FEATURE CAPTURE MECHANISM - A bi-directional cannula feature capture mechanism is described herein. Generally, the capture mechanism comprises an inner housing, an outer housing, and a cannula. The inner housing comprises a proximal and a distal cannula feature mating component. The outer housing is adapted to slidably receive the inner housing in a proximal direction. Additionally, the cannula extends through the inner housing and the cannula's feature has a proximal engagement and a distal engagement. The proximal and distal engagements are respectively configured to irreversibly engage the proximal and distal cannula feature mating components when the cannula tip is moved into a shielded position. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039400 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INTRODUCING PORTALS IN BONE - An apparatus and method for introducing portals into bone is described herein. An example apparatus for introducing portals into bone includes a handle, a base, and a driving member. The driving member can be made to project past the base by operating the handle. The base is detachable from the handle. The apparatus also includes a guide coupled at a first end to the handle and at a second end to the base. The base is detachably coupled to the guide. A base coupling detachably coupling the base to the guide includes an actuating member movable between a coupled configuration wherein the base is coupled to the guide and an uncoupled configuration wherein the base is released from the guide. The actuating member is arranged so that motion of the handle toward the base moves the actuating member from the coupled configuration to the uncoupled configuration. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039401 | SECUREMENT DEVICE - A securement device is provided for engaging a catheter in an engaged position on a patient's skin. The device is formed of a flexible base having two half portions foldable to adhere to a sandwiched engagement of the catheter along a pathway. A tearaway portion in one half portion when removed forms an exit for the catheter to allow for changing of the securement device. Pads are provided in positions to communicate anti-pathogenic agents to the skin at the insertion site. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039402 | SECUREMENT DEVICE FOR MEDICAL FIXTURES - A securement device for retaining medical tubing, catheters, and other medical fixtures proximal a patient's skin. The device has a base, at least one channel formed in the base, a flexible strap for overlying the base, and a coupling assembly for coupling the strap to the base. Embodiments for use with Foley catheters include a plurality of channels of differing diameters. Embodiments for use with a peripheral catheter include a single channel for retaining a spin nut. The coupling assembly includes left and right tracks in left and right sides of the base, and left and right rails on an underside of the flexible strap at left and right ends of a body of the strap. The left rail is removably coupled and held within the left track on the base, and the right rail is removably coupled and held within the right track on the base. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039403 | Module Assembly with Locking Strut - A module assembly for an injection system that may co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle. The module assembly is initially in a locked state until attached to a drug delivery device where interaction of the cartridge holder with a locking strut changes the module to a triggering state. The module assembly when configured as a medicated module does not require the user to manually engage a reservoir containing the secondary medicament. Instead, a biasing member automatically activates the reservoir when the needle guard is retracted when the module is in the triggering state. The needle guard prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection, and locks after dose delivery. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039404 | Medicated Module for a Drug Delivery Device - A medicated module includes (i) a rotatable reservoir body comprising (a) a flow path and (b) a medicament-reservoir profile and (ii) a pin feature disposed in the rotatable reservoir body, the pin feature comprising a medicament-cavity profile. The medicated module also includes a second medicament, wherein the second medicament is held in a reservoir formed at least in part by the medicament-reservoir profile and the medicament-cavity profile, and wherein, prior to dispense, the second medicament is filled to at least the proximal end of the medicament-cavity profile. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039405 | INJECTION DEVICE FOR AESTHETIC MEDICINE - An injection device for aesthetic medicine, for administering a fluid material beneath the skin of a person by means of a syringe. The injection device includes a motor system with a motor configured to drive a first piston, and at least a syringe cover adapted to be mounted on the motor system and to accommodate a syringe comprising at least a syringe barrel for accommodating the filling material, a syringe needle and a second piston located in the syringe and drivable by the first piston for ejecting a quantity of fluid material out of the syringe. The motor system is cable-free and electrically actuated. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039406 | ANTI-NEEDLE STICK SAFETY DEVICE FOR INJECTION DEVICE - A safety device for a medicine cartridge comprising a body for receiving a cartridge, a guard for covering a used needle, a plunger to dispense medicine from the cartridge and a spring for activation of the guard. The trigger fingers of the guard are spaced to avoid or minimize contact with the spring flange during assembly to avoid trigger finger unseating. An elongated trigger finger head enables the device to activate for all known syringe and syringe plunger tolerances. The spring end coils have larger diameter than the inner coils to reduce the likelihood of the spring end coil end interfering with the cartridge subassembly. Syringe capture features are configured to retain a syringe having a small round or conventional cut flange in place during use and reduce the stress on the syringe flange during insertion while maintaining the ability to hold the syringe in place during use. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140039407 | CONTACT TRIGGER RELEASE NEEDLE GUARD WITH ELASTIC SPRING - A needle guard device mountable to a pre-filled syringe in its ready-to-fill state. The device includes a lock collar and a device shield biased to move relative to the lock collar. The lock collar interfaces with the syringe neck to attach the device to the syringe. A flexible member interconnects the lock collar and device shield. With the removal of a needle shield assembly comprising rigid and soft needle shields, the device shield is free to move proximally along the syringe neck. As the device moves proximally, rotation arms of the lock collar interact with angled cutouts in the device shield, causing the device shield to rotate relative to the lock collar disengaging one or more keys on the device shield from one or more keyways in the lock collar triggering the device shield to move from a first configuration in which the device shield is retractable to expose a syringe sharp to a second configuration in which the device shield is fixedly positioned to cover the syringe sharp. | 2014-02-06 |
