08th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130046081 | FULLY HUMAN MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY TO VEGF, PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a fully human anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody, the preparation method and use thereof. The fully human anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody is obtained by using antibody phage display technology, which has higher antibody affinity and stronger capacity for inhibiting tumor cell proliferation in comparison with humanized antibody bevacizumab, and can be used to prepare anti-tumor medicines. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046082 | POLAR ORGANIC EXTRACT OF EURYCOMA LONGIFOLIA - The present invention provides a composition including a polar organic extract of | 2013-02-21 |
20130046083 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDE LIGATION - Oligonucleotide chemistry is central to the advancement of core technologies such as DNA sequencing, forensic and genetic analysis and has impacted greatly on the discipline of molecular biology. Oligonucleotides and their analogues are essential tools in these areas. They are often produced by automated solid-phase phosphoramidite synthesis but it is difficult to synthesize long DNA and RNA sequences by this method. Methods are proposed for ligating oligonucleotides together, in particular the use of an azide-alkyne coupling reaction to ligate the backbones of oligonucleotides together to form longer oligonucleotides than can be synthesized using current phosphoramidite synthesis methods. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046084 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDE LIGATION - Oligonucleotide chemistry is central to the advancement of core technologies such as DNA sequencing, forensic and genetic analysis and has impacted greatly on the discipline of molecular biology. Oligonucleotides and their analogues are essential tools in these areas. They are often produced by automated solid-phase phosphoramidite synthesis but it is difficult to synthesize long DNA and RNA sequences by this method. Methods are proposed for ligating oligonucleotides together, in particular the use of an azide-alkyne coupling reaction to ligate the backbones of oligonucleotides together to form longer oligonucleotides that can be synthesized using current phosphoramidite synthesis methods. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046085 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST N-PROCALCITONIN - Specific antibodies against N-procalcitonin, peptides, genetic constructions and methods for the obtainment of the peptides used in the obtainment of the antibodies. These antibodies can be used for preparing drugs, or diagnostic kits for diseases that develop with systemic inflammatory response or metabolic stress. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046086 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING CARBON NANOTUBES - This invention relates methods and apparatus to separate charged species such as carbon nanotubes by their electrical conductivity. Carbon nanotubes of varying electrical conductivity may be separated by hybridizing the nanotubes with nucleic acids such as DNA and then passing a dispersion of the hybrids through an electrochemical cell with an electrical potential on the working electrode which absorbs or desorbs nanotubes of a desired electrical conductivity. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046087 | Substituted Cyclodextrin Derivatives Useful As Intermediates For Producing Biologically Active Materials - The present invention relates to substituted cyclodextrin derivatives which are particularly useful intermediates for producing well-defined carboxyalkylated cyclodextrins in contrast with the poorly-defined mixtures available through prior art procedures. The present invention also relates to processes for their preparation in a limited number of steps. These well-defined carboxyalkylated cyclodextrins can be polysulfated according to procedures standard in the art and some of these polysulfates, and alkali salts thereof, have been found to exhibit biologically active properties especially for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of degenerative joint diseases (e.g. osteoarthritis) or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, or for cartilage repair or connective tissue repair. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046088 | Processes for the Preparation of SGLT2 Inhibitors - Provided are processes for the preparation of complexes that are useful in purifying compounds having an inhibitory effect on sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter SGLT. The processes can reduce the number of steps needed to obtain the target compounds and the complexes formed in the processes are typically provided in a crystalline form. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046089 | ACETYLATION OF CELLULOSE IN DENSIFIED GAS - Cellulose acetates and processes for producing same. The process involves esterifying a cellulose containing material in the presence of a densified gas such as supercritical carbon dioxide to form a cellulose acetate product having a degree of substitution less than 3. The cellulose acetate preferably is sulfate-free. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046090 | CYCLISATION PROCESS OF FORMING A MULTIPLE RING COMPOUND - The present invention relates to a cyclisation process of forming a multiple ring compound from an isoprenoid compound. The cyclisation process involves reacting the isoprenoid compound with an acetal initiator under conditions sufficient to form the multiple ring compound. The isoprenoid compound is contacted with an initiator and optionally with a catalyst. Cyclisation occurs by reaction of the initiator with the isoprenoid compound. Cyclic aceta compounds wherein the acetal forms part of 6-membered unsaturated ring are also defined. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046091 | SPIRO-CONDENSED INDOLINE DERIVATIVES AS PESTICIDES - The use of a compound of formula I | 2013-02-21 |
20130046092 | SWITCHABLE SOLVENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A solvent that reversibly converts from a nonionic liquid mixture to an ionic liquid upon contact with a selected trigger, e.g., contact with CO | 2013-02-21 |
20130046093 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING DEGENERATIVE BRAIN DISEASE AND METHOD OF SCREENING THE SAME - A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating a degenerative brain disease, and a method of screening a material for preventing or treating a degenerative brain disease. The method may effectively screen a prophylactic or therapeutic candidate material for preventing or treating a degenerative brain disease. A variety of degenerative brain diseases may be effectively prevented or treated using the pharmaceutical composition including a screened material for preventing or treating a degenerative brain disease. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046094 | ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE - The present invention relates to electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, which comprise compounds of the formula (1) or (2), and to the corresponding compounds and to the use thereof in organic electroluminescent devices. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046095 | N-(Heteroaryl)-1-heteroarylalkyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide derivatives, preparation and therapeutic use thereof - The invention concerns compounds of general formula (I), wherein n, X | 2013-02-21 |
20130046096 | Phosphorescent Metal Complex, Process for Production and Light-Emitting Component - This invention presents, firstly, the principle that simple and known emitter materials which are uncharged per se, as known, for example, from OLED technology, can be converted to a charged species by the introduction of a charged imidazolinium radical. This charged species can then be used in organic light-emitting electrochemical cells. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046097 | SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLE GAMMA-CARBOLINES SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides methods for the preparation of substituted heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines, intermediates useful in producing them and methods for producing such intermediates and such heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046098 | KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein A=formula: (a) or formula: (b); X is oxygen or methylene; Y is C | 2013-02-21 |
20130046099 | Thiadiazole Which can be used as a Vulcanization Accelerator and Method for Obtaining Same - A thiadiazole of formula (I): | 2013-02-21 |
20130046100 | S-5-SUBSTITUENT-N-2'-(THIOPHENE-2-YL)ETHYL-TETRALIN-2-AMINE OR CHIRAL ACID SALTS THEREOF AND USE FOR PREPARING ROTIGOTINE - The chiral compound S-5-substituted-N-2′-(thienyl-2-yl-)ethyl-tetralin-2-amine or its chiral acid salts and preparation method thereof are disclosed, and the method for preparing Rotigotine by using the chiral compound is also disclosed. Racemic 5-substituted-N-2′-(thien-2-yl-)ethyl-tetralin-2-amine (compound 1) is resolved by using a conventional chiral acid to obtain an optically pure chiral acid salt of S-5-substituted-N-2′-(thien-2-yl-)ethyl-tetralin-2-amine, which is then dissociated to obtain S-5-substituted-N-2′-(thien-2-yl-)ethyl-tetralin-2-amine (compound 2). The compound 2 or chiral acid salt thereof is alkylated and deprotected to produce rotigotine (compound 5). | 2013-02-21 |
20130046101 | METHOD OF RETAINING THE QUALITY OF 2-METHYL-3-(3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL)PROPANAL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention relates to [1] a method for keeping a quality of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)propanal useful as a perfume, which comprises incorporating from 50 to 3000 ppm of 1-acetyl-3,4-methylenedioxybenzene in the 2-methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)propanal; [2] a process for producing 2-methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)propanal having a content range from to 3000 ppm of 1-acetyl-3,4-methylenedioxybenzene; and [3]2-methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenylpropanal having a content range from 50 to 3000 ppm of of 1-acetyl-3,4-methylenedioxybenzene. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046102 | GLYCERYL ETHER COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE - Glyceryl ether compounds prepared by the reaction of glycerol and olefin epoxides are disclosed. The compounds are renewable biomass-based surfactants useful as detergents and emulsifiers in formulations for cleaning, laundry, personal care, cosmetics, and industrial uses. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046103 | PREPARATION OF BENZOFURANS AND USE THEREOF AS SYNTHETIC INTERMEDIATES - The present invention provides several synthetic methods for preparing N-(2-butylbenzofuran-5-yl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)methanesulfonamide, a compound of formula (3), an intermediate in the preparation of Dronedarone. The present invention further provides a process for preparing Dronedarone, comprising the steps of converting 2-butyl-5-bis(methanesulfon)-amidobenzofuran of formula (3) to Dronedarone, wherein the 2-butyl-5-bis(methanesulfon)-amidobenzofuran of formula (3) is prepared by the processes of the present invention. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046104 | METHOD FOR PREPARING HIGHLY PURE ANHYDROUS CRYSTALLINE DOCETAXEL - A method for preparing highly pure anhydrous crystalline docetaxel is provided. The method for preparing highly pure anhydrous crystalline docetaxel enables preparation of anhydrous crystalline docetaxel that has purity of 99.5% or more, and is useful as an anticancer agent due to remarkably low residual solvent content compared to the standard of residual solvents in drugs. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046105 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING A LIPID-CONTAINING COMPOSITION FROM MICROBIAL BIOMASS - Methods are provided for pelletizing a microbial biomass, extracting a refined lipid composition from the pelletized biomass under supercritical conditions and distilling the refined lipid composition, at least once under short path distillation conditions, to obtain a lipid-containing fraction. Also disclosed are methods of making lipid-containing oil concentrates therefrom, by transesterifying and enriching the lipid-containing fraction. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046106 | PURIFICATION OF TRIGLYCERIDE OIL FROM MICROBIAL SOURCES USING SHORT PATH DISTILLATION - Disclosed is a process for reducing the amount of sterol in a sterol-containing microbial oil composition, including distilling, under short path distillation conditions, a sterol-containing microbial oil wherein said distillation produces a distillate fraction containing the sterol and a triacylglycerol-containing fraction having a reduced amount of the sterol when compared to the amount of sterol in the sterol-containing microbial oil composition that has not been subjected to short path distillation. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046107 | FUNCTIONALIZED ZIRCONIA NANOPARTICLES AND HIGH INDEX FILMS MADE THEREFROM - The present disclosure relates to surface-modified zirconia nanoparticles, methods for making and using the same, and high index of refraction films made therefrom. The provided zirconia nanoparticles are surface modified with ligands that include N-hydroxyurea functionalities. The provided ligands also can contain compatibilizing groups that allow the provided surface-modified zirconia nanoparticles to be incorporated into an organic matrix. High index of refraction films can be made using these organic matrices. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046108 | METHOD FOR PREPARING 2,5-DIMETHYLPHENYLACETIC ACID - Provided is a method for preparing | 2013-02-21 |
20130046109 | INTEGRATED PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION OF POLYBENZIMIDAZOLE PRECURSORS - An integrated process is provided for efficiently preparing 2,4,5-triaminaphenol, starting with nitration of 2,6-dihalobenzene; high purity salts thereof; and complexes of 2,4,5-triaminophenol aromatic diacids, which are precursors for making polybenzimidazole polymer for high performance fibers. The process design eliminates several costly intermediate drying and recrystallization steps. The handling of solid materials with possible skin sensitizing properties and toxicity is avoided, thereby eliminating human and environmental exposure. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046110 | Continuous production of arylamine - A process for forming arylamines by continuous Buchwald-Hartwig reaction using, in part, a plug flow reactor with a fluid flow path greater than about 1 mm in diameter and a single solvent under pressure to form a product with a space time yield of at least 100 g/L/hr. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046111 | Method for the Hydrolysis of Substituted Formylamines into Substituted Amines - An improved method for the synthesis of substituted formylamines and substituted amines via an accelerated Leuckart reaction. The Leuckart reaction is accelerated by reacting formamide or N-alkylformamide and formic acid with an aldehyde or a ketone at a preferred molar ratio that accelerates the reaction. The improved method is applicable to various substituted aldehydes and ketones, including substituted benzaldehydes. An accelerated method for the hydrolysis of substituted formylamines into substituted amines using acid or base and a solvent at an elevated temperature. The improved method is useful for the accelerated synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals such as vanillylamine, amphetamine and its analogs, and formamide fungicides. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046112 | AMIDO-FLUOROPHOSPHITE COMPOUNDS AND CATALYSTS - Amido-fluorophosphite compounds and catalyst systems comprising at least one amido-fluorophosphite ligand compound in combination with a transition metal are described. Moreover, the use of amido-fluorophosphite containing catalysts for transition metal catalyzed processes, especially to the hydroformylation of various olefins to produce aldehydes are also described. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046113 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING ETHANOL - Purifying and/or recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of crude ethanol mixture are employed to allow recovery of ethanol and remove impurities. In addition, the process involves returning acetaldehyde separated from the crude ethanol product to the reactor. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046114 | 1-Methoxyl-2, 6, 10-Trimethyl-1, 3, 5, 9-Undec-Tetraene, and Preparation Method and Uses thereof - The invention discloses an intermediate 1-methoxyl-2,6,10-trimethyl-1,3,5,9-undec-tetraene, and a preparation method and uses thereof. In the synthesis method for the current lycopene intermediate 2-pos double bond C-14 aldehyde (2,6,10-trimethyl-2,5,9-undecatriene-1-aldehyde), expensive methyl iodide, polluting dimethyl sulphide and dangerous strong base are needed, so that the method is hardly applied to industrial production. The invention provides a new compound 1-methoxyl-2,6,10-trimethyl-1,3,5,9-undec-tetraene, and pure 2-pos double bond C-14 aldehyde can be prepared by hydrolyzing and refining the compound. The synthetic route is simplified and the great suitability for industrial production is achieved. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046115 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ALKYL HYDROPEROXIDE - A method for preparing an alkyl hydroperoxide obtained by the oxidation of a saturated hydrocarbon using oxygen, preferably of a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon, is described. Also described, is a method for preparing cyclohexyl hydroperoxide by oxidizing cyclohexane with molecular oxygen or a gas containing molecular oxygen preferably in the absence of a catalyst. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046116 | INTEGRATED COPOLYETHER GLYCOL MANUFACTURING PROCESS - The present invention relates to an improved, fully-integrated continuous process of enhanced process operability for manufacturing copolyether glycols having enhanced physical properties by polymerization of a reaction mixture comprising tetrahydrofuran and at least one alkylene oxide in the presence of an acid catalyst and at least one compound containing reactive hydrogen atoms. The copolyether glycols manufactured by the present process have enhanced physical properties of increased alkylene oxide incorporation, average molecular weight and polydispersity, as well as reduced crystallinity, color, oligomeric cyclic ether content, and linear oligomer having an average molecular weight of up to about 400 dalton content. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046117 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF SEVOFLURANE - The present invention provides a method for forming sevoflurane comprising (i) combining chlorosevo ether, a nucleophilic fluoride reagent, and a solvent comprising sevoflurane to form an initial reaction mixture and (ii) reacting the initial reaction mixture to form additional sevoflurane relative to the amount of sevoflurane present in the initial reaction mixture. The present disclosure is also directed to a method for forming sevoflurane, comprising: initiating a reaction between chlorosevo ether and a nucleophilic fluoride reagent in an initial reaction mixture further comprising a solvent comprising sevoflurane, thereby forming additional sevoflurane relative to the amount of sevoflurane present in the initial reaction mixture. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046118 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICALLY ACTIVE, RACEMIC MENTHOL - The present invention relates to a particularly economic overall method for producing menthol, specifically for producing optically active, essentially enantiomerically and diastereomerically pure L-menthol and racemic menthol, starting from the starting material citral which is available inexpensively on an industrial scale. The method comprises the following steps
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20130046119 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ETHANOL FROM METHANOL - Processes and systems for forming ethanol from methanol. The process involves carbonylating the methanol to form acetic acid and hydrogenating the acetic acid to form ethanol. In a first aspect, at least some hydrogen for the hydrogenating step is derived from a tail gas stream formed in the carbonylation step. In a second aspect, at least some carbon monoxide for the carbonylation step is derived from a vapor stream in the hydrogenation system. In a third aspect, a syngas stream is separated to form a hydrogen stream and a carbon monoxide stream, and the hydrogen stream is methanated to remove residual carbon monoxide prior to being introduced into the hydrogenation system. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046120 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ETHANOL - Processes and systems for forming ethanol from methanol. The process involves carbonylating the methanol to form acetic acid and hydrogenating the acetic acid to form ethanol. In a first aspect, at least some hydrogen for the hydrogenating step is derived from a tail gas stream formed in the carbonylation step. In a second aspect, at least some carbon monoxide for the carbonylation step is derived from a vapor stream in the hydrogenation system. In a third aspect, a syngas stream is separated to form a hydrogen stream and a carbon monoxide stream, and the hydrogen stream is methanated to remove residual carbon monoxide prior to being introduced into the hydrogenation system. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046121 | Processes and Systems for Recovery of Residual Halogenated Hydrocarbons in the Conversion of Natural Gas to Liquid Hydrocarbons - Process and systems for converting lower molecular weight alkanes to higher molecular weight hydrocarbons that include recovery of residual halogenated hydrocarbons (e.g., CH | 2013-02-21 |
20130046122 | DEBOTTLENECKING OF A STEAM CRACKER UNIT TO ENHANCE PROPYLENE PRODUCTION - The present invention is method for debottlenecking an existing steam cracker unit of which the operation is modified from high severity to low severity operation, having a cracking zone and a fractionation zone, said fractionation zone comprising a gasoline stripper, a de-methaniser (I), a de-ethaniser (I) a de-propaniser (I) and a de-butaniser (I), said de-propaniser (I) receiving product from the bottom of the de-ethaniser (I) and optionally product from the bottom of the gasoline stripper (I), wherein said debottlenecking method comprises the steps of:
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20130046123 | ITQ-47 MATERIAL, METHOD FOR OBTAINING SAME AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a micro-porous crystalline material that is isostructural with the mineral known as boggsite and to a method for preparing same, said material having composition x X | 2013-02-21 |
20130046124 | HYDROMETHANATION OF A CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK - The present invention relates to processes for hydromethanating a carbonaceous feedstock to a hot methane-enriched synthesis gas, in which heat energy from the hot methane-enriched synthesis gas is used to generate a dry saturated steam stream, and the dry saturated steam stream is converted into a superheated steam stream via pressure drop for feeding into the hydromethanation reactor to satisfy the steam demand of the hydromethanation reaction. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046125 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING HYDROPROCESSED HYDROCARBONS WITH TWO STRIPPERS - A process is disclosed for recovering hydroprocessing effluent from a hydroprocessing unit utilizing a hot stripper and a cold stripper. Only the hot hydroprocessing effluent is heated in a fired heater prior to product fractionation, resulting in substantial operating and capital savings. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046126 | SUBMERGED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY APPARATUS - A submerged hydrocarbon recovery apparatus fro the collection and conveyance of fluids from sub surface leaks to the water body surface. The apparatus comprises a hydrocarbon fluid collector having an opening for receiving and collecting fluids emanating from an underwater hydrocarbon leak; a floatation assembly located below the water surface at a depth not affected by surface disturbances; and a conduit extending between the fluid collector and floatation assembly. The apparatus includes components to prevent the formation of hydrates or accumulation of solids that would obstruct the conveyance of fluids. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046127 | MUON MONITORING SYSTEM FOR CHARGED PARTICLE RADIATION THERAPY - A muon monitoring system for particle radiation therapy includes: a shield for a selective passing, by eliminating particles and radiation produced due to the high energy particles and radiation pulses, of the delay positrons emitted due to decay of muons stopped at a position corresponding to the Bragg peak position; a positron detector for detecting positrons from a designated direction and detecting the delay positrons passed through the shield opening by each of positron detecting plates for providing information of positron produced positions and time of delay simultaneous signals; and a control/analysis apparatus generating a delay signal at a timing delayed by a predetermined time period from a completion of irradiation of the high energy particle radiation pulses, and performing a process to generate μSR signals segmented for each positron generating position by analyzing detected results obtained by operating the positron detector for a predetermined number of times. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046128 | Radiotherapy Delivery Cannula With Visual Confirmation Window - A radiotherapy delivery device is provided comprising an elongated applicator having a proximal end and a distal end having a tip. The distal end is adapted to be introduced into a body including a treatment zone to be located adjacent a target tissue. A radiotherapy emitter is provided that is moveable between the proximal end of the applicator and the treatment zone of the applicator. The applicator includes a window to permit visual confirmation of the location of the radiation emitter and the treatment zone. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046129 | Non-Invasive Diagnostics for Ventrical Assist Device - A circulatory assist system has a pump with a motor coupled to rotate the pump at a selectable speed. A controller drives the motor at a target speed and collects blood flow measurements during operation of the pump. An impaired flow condition is identified when a plurality of successive blood flow measurements are between an expected minimum flow and a low flow threshold, such that the low flow would necessitate issuing an alert. During the impaired flow condition, it is detected whether an inflow obstruction exists by determining whether a reduction in speed of the pump is correlated with a predetermined increase in the blood flow measurements. If the inflow obstruction is detected, then the speed of the pump is further reduced to further increase the blood flow measurements. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046130 | LOADING GUIDE LUMEN - An apparatus is disclosed including: an intracardiac pump device having a path for a guidewire extending through the pump device from a first opening to a second opening; and a lumen which extends from a first end located outside of the pump device, into the pump device through the first opening in the pump device, along the path for the guidewire, out of the pump device through the second opening, and to a second end located outside of the pump device. The lumen is configured to receive the guidewire such that when the guidewire passes through the lumen from the first end to the second end, the guidewire is positioned along the path. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046131 | MRI Safe Actuator for Implantable Floating Mass Transducer - An implantable hearing prosthesis for a recipient patient is described. An implantable signal transducer includes one or more electromagnetic drive coils for receiving an electrical stimulation signal and a cylindrical transducer magnet arrangement including an inner disk magnet having a first magnetic field direction, and an outer annular magnet surrounding the inner rod magnet and having a second magnetic field direction opposite to the first magnetic field direction. Current flow through the one or more electromagnetic drive coils from the electrical stimulation signal creates a coil magnetic field that interacts with the magnetic fields of the transducer magnet arrangement to create vibration in the transducer magnet which is developed by the signal transducer as a mechanical stimulation signal for audio perception by the patient. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046132 | INCONTINENCE TREATMENT DEVICE WITH PUBIC ARM ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - An implant includes a support body defining a longitudinal axis, two transverse arms, two pubic arms, and a pubic arm attachment mechanism. The two transverse arms are aligned on a common transverse axis of the implant. The two pubic arms include a first pubic arm spaced a distance apart from a second pubic arm and both the first and second pubic arms are parallel to the longitudinal axis. The pubic arm attachment mechanism is attached to an end of each of the first and second pubic arms. Each of the first and second pubic arms has an arm length that is less than a body length of the support body. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046133 | INCONTINENCE TREATMENT DEVICE WITH PUBIC ARM ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - An implant includes a support body defining a longitudinal axis, two transverse arms, two pubic arms, and a pubic arm attachment mechanism. The two transverse arms are aligned on a common transverse axis of the implant. The two pubic arms include a first pubic arm spaced a distance apart from a second pubic arm and both the first and second pubic arms are parallel to the longitudinal axis. The pubic arm attachment mechanism is attached to an end of each of the first and second pubic arms. Each of the first and second pubic arms has an arm length that is less than a body length of the support body. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046134 | METHODS OF GENERATING ENGINEERED INNERVATED TISSUE AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides methods for generating relevant in vitro models of engineered innervated tissue, as well as uses of such tissues. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046135 | DEVICE FOR TREATING OBESITY - A device for treating obesity including a band part ( | 2013-02-21 |
20130046137 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD WITH MULTIPLE IMAGE CAPTURE SENSORS - A surgical instrument has a distal end portion with an outer surface with an outer radius. One or more image capture elements are movably mounted in the distal end portion. In a first state, the one or more image capture elements are un-deployed. In the first state, a surface having an aperture of at least one of the one or more image capture elements is enclosed within the outer surface of the surgical instrument so that the surface having the aperture does not extend beyond the outer surface. In a second state, the one or more image capture elements are deployed. In the second state the surface having the aperture of the at least one of the one or more image capture elements extends beyond the outer surface. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046138 | Cap for Attachment to an Endoscope - A cap for attachment to a distal end of an endoscope and a method of positioning the cap on the endoscope are provided. The cap includes a tubular body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The proximal portion includes a first portion and a second portion where at least one of the first portion and the second portion includes a connector for operably connecting the first portion and the second portion. The cap has in open configuration wherein at least a portion of the first portion and the second portion are spaced apart and movable relative to each other. The cap also has a closed configuration wherein the first and second portions are connected and the lumen if formed therethrough. The cap in the closed configuration is sized and shaped to be positionable on the distal end of the endoscope. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046139 | HYSTEROSCOPES WITH CURVED TIPS - A hysteroscope includes a shaft comprising a fiber optic light channel, an operating channel, and two fluid circulating channels; and a zero-angle lens disposed at an distal end of the fiber optic light channel, wherein a distal section of the shaft has a bent section, and wherein the bent section has a deflection angle of about 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the remaining section of the shaft. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046140 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TISSUE MORCELLATION - The invention relates to a tissue morcellator for minimally invasive surgery. The morcellator has a metallic cutting ring mounted on a visually transparent hollow cylinder, which in combination with a visually transparent outer morcellator tube enables a surgeon to visualize the inside of the morcellator shaft for detection of loose tissue fragments in the device. A tenaculum used with the morcellation device has a spacer for preventing contact with the blade. The cutting tube can oscillate, rather than rotate, along the longitudinal axis of the cutting tube. The morcellator utilizes an extendable tissue guide on the outer tube of the morcellator shaft for preventing the tissue from rotating along the longitudinal axis of the morcellator tube. This allows the tissue to be continuously rotated into the morcellator device for continuous peel. The tissue guide can also be fully retracted to allow for coring of the bulk tissue. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046141 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY - Surgical instrument for endoscopic surgery that permits the simulation of the articulation movements of a surgeon finger, comprising a rigid tube ( | 2013-02-21 |
20130046142 | MINIATURE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a small diameter imaging probe or endoscope, a solid state imaging device, and a light transmitting path that collects light at a distal end of the probe and directs the light along the length of the probe to the imaging device. The invention also relates to a small diameter endoscope having a light transmitting path with a light absorbing layer and a super clad layer defining the image aperture. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046143 | ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DISTAL END OF AN ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope includes an outer shaft with a distal end whose surface is configured by a cylindrical mantle surface and a curved front surface, such that the distal end of the outer shaft includes a mantle component and a curved front component that is joined to the mantle component. A distance of an interface between the mantle component and the front component from an edge between the mantle surface and the curved front surface is no greater than a wall thickness of the mantle component or no greater than a wall thickness of the front component. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046144 | FLEXIBLE TUBE UNIT OF ENDOSCOPE AND ENDOSCOPE HAVING THIS FLEXIBLE TUBE UNIT - A flexible tube unit of an endoscope includes a metal spiral tube, a mesh tube which covers the metal spiral tube and is formed by braiding a wire bundle obtained by bundling wires, an envelope which covers the mesh tube and a regulating portion which regulates movement of the wires of the mesh tube. A ratio of a surface area of the regulating portion with respect to a surface area of the mesh tube differs in an axial direction of the mesh tube. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046145 | ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - An endoscope system includes a nozzle provided at a tip of a tube forming member, communicating with a fluid tube, and injecting a fluid supplied from the fluid tube toward a window part of an endoscope insertion part, a first gas supply tube provided between a gas supply source and the fluid tube and guiding a gas to the fluid tube, a second gas supply tube having a limiting device limiting a pressure or a flow rate of the gas supplied from the gas supply source, the second gas supply tube guiding the gas with the pressure or the flow rate limited by the limiting device to the fluid tube, and a gas switching device provided only to the first gas supply tube between the first and second gas supply tubes and selectively switching between supplying and stopping of the gas to the fluid tube. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046146 | Device and Method for Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - A lower esophageal sphincter tightening device for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease which includes an insertion device, an energy source, and an energy transmitting device. The insertion device, by insertion through a body opening, positions the energy transmitting device in the proximity of the lower esophageal sphincter. The energy source generates and transmits energy via the insertion device to the energy transmitting device which directs the transmitted energy onto the lower esophageal sphincter which is comprised largely of collagen. The energy source transmits energy at a level sufficient to cause heating of the sphincter's collagen resulting in a shrinkage of the collagen and a tightening of the sphincter. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046147 | RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES WITH BLADE DRIVE MECHANISMS - A retractor assembly for surgery in a patient includes at least one retractor member removably engageable to a support member. The retractor assembly includes a housing assembly engaged to the support member and to an arm that extends from a retraction portion of the retractor member. A drive mechanism in the housing assembly is coupled to the retractor member and is operable to rotate the retraction portion of the retractor member relative to the support member to a desired angular orientation. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046148 | Three Dimensional Penetrating Optical-Electrical Neural Interface for Selective Stimulation and Recording - A hybrid optical-electrical neural interface is disclosed and described. The neural interface can include an array ( | 2013-02-21 |
20130046149 | INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL CARE - An interactive virtual care system may include a user sensory module to acquire multi-modal user data related to user movement. A data analysis module may compare the multi-modal user data to predetermined historical user data and/or statistical norm data for users to identify an anomaly in the user movement. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046150 | Method for diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and apparatus for use therewith - A method for diagnosing motility disorders of a gastrointestinal tract of a body. The method can include measuring electrical signals from the gastrointestinal tract while the patient is engaged in normal daily activities, recording the measured electrical signals on a portable electronic device carried by the body, recording by the patient in real time one or more symptoms of the body and analyzing characteristics of the recorded electrical signals with the recorded symptoms of the body to diagnosis gastrointestinal disorders of the body. Apparatus for use therewith and methods for treatment thereof are provided. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046151 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT OF SLEEP QUALITY - An embodiment of the invention is directed to a method for the real time monitoring and measurement of sleep quality of a subject comprising the steps of; obtaining information from the subject using sensory signals; analyzing the information contained within the signals using signal processing and artificial intelligence; and using the analyzed information to create a protocol to improve the sleep quality of the subject. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a system for real time monitoring and measurement of sleep quality of a subject comprising: a means for obtaining sensory information from the subject; a means for transmitting the sensory information; a means for analyzing the sensory information; and a means for creating a protocol to improve the sleep quality of the subject. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046152 | MINIMALLY-INVASIVE PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING A PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER WITHIN AN INTERNAL ORGAN - A minimally-invasive surgical procedure for monitoring a physiological parameter within an internal organ of a living body. The procedure entails making a first incision in the body to enable access to the organ. An endoscopic instrument is then inserted through the first incision and a second incision is made therewith through an external wall of the organ and into the internal cavity thereof. A sensing unit is placed in the second incision such that the second incision is occluded by the unit and a proximal end of the unit is outside the organ. The unit includes a sensing device having a sensing element adapted to sense the physiological parameter within the organ, and an anchor to which the sensing device is secured. The first incision is closed, after which a readout device outside the body telemetrically communicates with the sensing device to obtain a reading of the physiological parameter. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046153 | Systematic distillation of status data relating to regimen compliance - Configuration technologies for cost-effectively monitoring indicia of regimen compliance or noncompliance in response to one or more indications of symptoms or actions or other data on data-bearing media or in wireless transmissions, such as implementing techniques for providing or preventing access or otherwise acting on or communicating incremental or definitive indicia of compliance or noncompliance. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046154 | PPG IMAGING DEVICE AND PPG MEASURING METHOD - The present invention discloses a PPG imaging device and a PPG measuring method. The PPG imaging device comprises a light emitting unit, a collimator unit, a beam splitter unit, an image sensing unit, and an image analysis unit. The light emitting unit provides an incident light signal. The collimator unit receives the incident light signal and transforms the incident light signal into a parallel light signal. The beam splitter unit receives the parallel light signal and reflects it to a tested region. The image sensing unit receives a reflected light signal reflected from the tested region and converts it into image signals. The image analysis unit connects with the image sensing unit and analyzes the image signals to obtain PPG signals of the tested region. The PPG imaging device may be arranged in an anti-light pollution unit, whereby to prevent from optical interference and obtain higher measurement precision. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046155 | Arm board patient securement arrangement - An arm board securement arrangement for comfortably and safely securing a patient's arm to an arm board during an operative procedure, comprising a flexible sheet of conformable material having a first end and a second end, and a first side and a second side with a central portion therebetween. A plurality of spaced apart wrap members extend from the central portion on the first side thereof. A plurality of spaced apart wrap members extending on the second side from the central portion. A gripping or securement member is arranged on each of the wrap members to permit the wrap members to correspondingly engage one another about an arm of a patient. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046156 | METHOD OF ANALYZING AND PROCESSING SIGNALS - A physiological measurement system is disclosed which can take a pulse oximetry signal such as a photoplethysmogram from a patient and then analyse the signal to measure physiological parameters including respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation and movement. The system comprises a pulse oximeter which includes a light emitting device and a photodetector attachable to a subject to obtain a pulse oximetry signal; analogue to digital converter means arranged to convert said pulse oximetry signal into a digital pulse oximetry signal; signal processing means suitable to receive said digital pulse oximetry signal and arranged to decompose that signal by wavelet transform means; feature extraction means arranged to derive physiological information from the decomposed signal; an analyser component arranged to collect information from the feature extraction means; and data output means arranged in communication with the analyser component. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046157 | METHOD OF ANALYZING AND PROCESSING SIGNALS - A physiological measurement system is disclosed which can take a pulse oximetry signal such as a photoplethysmogram from a patient and then analyse the signal to measure physiological parameters including respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation and movement. The system comprises a pulse oximeter which includes a light emitting device and a photodetector attachable to a subject to obtain a pulse oximetry signal; analogue to digital converter means arranged to convert said pulse oximetry signal into a digital pulse oximetry signal; signal processing means suitable to receive said digital pulse oximetry signal and arranged to decompose that signal by wavelet transform means; feature extraction means arranged to derive physiological information from the decomposed signal; an analyser component arranged to collect information from the feature extraction means; and data output means arranged in communication with the analyser component. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046158 | INTELLIGENT ALARMS - A patient in intensive care is monitored by connecting the outputs of a plurality of sensors to a computer, where the sensors all relate to one mode of functioning such as heart beating, respiration, infusion of a liquid into the patient, etc. The sensor outputs are delivered to a computer that sounds an alarm, only if all sensors that indicate one function (e.g. heart beating) indicate dangerously low operation of that function. This avoids many false alarms caused by one sensor having a low output such as due to accidental disconnection of a wire. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046159 | OPTICAL SENSOR FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES - The invention provides a physiological probe that comfortably attaches to the base of the patient's thumb, thereby freeing up their fingers for conventional activities in a hospital, such as reading and eating. The probe, which comprises a separate cradle module and sensor module, secures to the thumb and measures time-dependent signals corresponding to LEDs operating near 660 and 905 nm. The cradle module, which contains elements subject to wear, is preferably provided as a disposable unit. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046160 | METHOD OF ANALYZING AND PROCESSING SIGNALS - A physiological measurement system is disclosed which can take a pulse oximetry signal such as a photoplethysmogram from a patient and then analyse the signal to measure physiological parameters including respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation and movement. The system comprises a pulse oximeter which includes a light emitting device and a photodetector attachable to a subject to obtain a pulse oximetry signal; analogue to digital converter means arranged to convert said pulse oximetry signal into a digital pulse oximetry signal; signal processing means suitable to receive said digital pulse oximetry signal and arranged to decompose that signal by wavelet transform means; feature extraction means arranged to derive physiological information from the decomposed signal; an analyser component arranged to collect information from the feature extraction means; and data output means arranged in communication with the analyser component. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046161 | METHOD OF ANALYZING AND PROCESSING SIGNALS - A physiological measurement system is disclosed which can take a pulse oximetry signal such as a photoplethysmogram from a patient and then analyse the signal to measure physiological parameters including respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation and movement. The system comprises a pulse oximeter which includes a light emitting device and a photodetector attachable to a subject to obtain a pulse oximetry signal; analogue to digital converter means arranged to convert said pulse oximetry signal into a digital pulse oximetry signal; signal processing means suitable to receive said digital pulse oximetry signal and arranged to decompose that signal by wavelet transform means; feature extraction means arranged to derive physiological information from the decomposed signal; an analyser component arranged to collect information from the feature extraction means; and data output means arranged in communication with the analyser component. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046162 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH RESOLUTION WIRELESS FULL DISCLOSURE ECG EPISODE MONITORING AND ANALYSIS - High resolution full disclosure ECG data is transferred from a body sensor device to a handheld device via a wireless protocol. The handheld device transfers the full disclosure ECG data via a network to a center for analysis. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046163 | SINGLE USE PULSE OXIMETER - A single use, self-contained, self-powered disposable oximeter, in the form of a patch or a bandage strip, has mounted thereto a light emitter and a light sensor to measure the SpO2 of the patient. Mounted to an electronics layer of the patch is an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) that has electronics integrated thereto that controls the operation of the light emitter and light sensor, and the algorithm for calculating from the data collected by the sensor at least the SpO2 of the patient. The patch oximeter may also be equipped with a transceiver, and the appropriate electronics, for wirelessly transceiving information to/from a remote device or another wireless patch oximeter. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046164 | Implantable Dissolved Oxygen Sensor and Methods of Use - A sensor is provided for measuring a dissolved oxygen concentration in vivo when implanted at a tissue site and in ex vivo applications. The sensor includes an article comprising a sensing medium retained within the implantable article by an oxygen-permeable material. The sensing medium comprises an MR contrast agent for oxygen. The sensor is configured to indicate the dissolved oxygen concentration of a fluid, e.g., in vivo at the tissue site, when subjected to an MR-based method. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046165 | System for a Disposable Capacitive Bioimpedance Sensor - A system for a disposable capacitive bioimpedance sensor is used to collect bioimpedance data from an electric current traveling into or through an organism's tissue, where the bioimpedance data can be used to make medical analysis. The system mainly comprises at least one disposable sensor, at least one communication channel, a sensing circuit, and an instrument portion. The disposable sensor and the sensing circuit are used to retrieve the bioimpedance data from the organism's tissue, which is then sent to the instrument portion through the communication channel in order to be analyzed and processed. The disposable sensor includes a plurality of electrodes, an electrode support layer, and a capacitive signal receptor. The electrodes deliver the electrical current to the organism's tissue, and the capacitive signal receptor allows the electrical current to be properly sent or received through the organism's tissue. The electrode support layer holds the electrodes in place. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046166 | INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - A pressure monitoring system is disclosed. The pressure monitoring system includes a stimulation/response circuit configured to transmit a first signal during a stimulation mode and receive a second signal during a response mode, and a pressure monitoring apparatus configured to receive the first signal and transmit the second signal. The pressure monitoring apparatus includes a capacitive pressure sensor assembly, an insertion needle assembly, and a coil assembly. The insertion needle assembly, having an insertion opening, is coupled to the capacitive pressure sensor assembly, wherein fluid pressure at the insertion opening is fluidly communicated with the capacitive pressure sensor assembly. The coil assembly, having an inductance, is coupled to the capacitive pressure sensor assembly, wherein the coil assembly and the capacitive pressure sensor assembly form a tank circuit with a variable resonant frequency, and wherein the coil assembly receives the first signal and transmits the second signal a time difference later. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046167 | Systems and Methods for Identifying Vascular Borders - A method comprises gathering intravascular photoacoustic (IVPA) data using a transducer inserted into a vessel of a patient. The method further includes modulating the IVPA data to determine a first tissue border and displaying a border map representing the first tissue border. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046168 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CHARACTERIZATION OF CAROTID PLAQUE - A system and method of obtaining and analyzing ultrasound images of a patient provides for the identification of specific tissue types in using the image data. A feature vector set of sub-regions of the region of interest is obtained, dimensionally reduced and evaluated using a heuristic to identify the tissue type. Where the tissue type is suitable for image standardization, the overall gray scale of the image is adjusted with respect to a predetermined gray scale for the identified tissue type. The image may be segmented and plaque regions identified and characterized. The characterized plaque and other parameters such as percent stenosis may be used to determine a risk score for the patient. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046169 | MRI-GUIDED NANOPARTICLE CANCER THERAPY APPARATUS AND METHODOLOGY - An apparatus and method direct nanoparticles in a body part under imaging guidance using at least one electromagnet configured and operable to create a magnetic field gradient used to direct the nanoparticles, wherein, the magnetic field gradient used to direct the nanoparticles does not substantially interfere with the use of magnetic field gradients whose purpose is to image the body part. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046170 | DETERMINING RESPIRATORY OR CIRCULATORY HEALTH CONDITION IN ANIMALS FOR IMPROVED MANAGEMENT - A method and system for managing at least one animal is disclosed. The method can include imaging, such as ultrasound imaging, a lung of a live animal, such as a ruminant or bovine. The imaging can be performed to determine a degree of respiratory damage from past respiratory illness. After imaging, information regarding respiratory damage can be used to select at least one aspect of the treatment, care or disposition of the animal. For example, the information can be used to select the amount or type of feed provided to the animal at a feedlot. The information also can be used to select how long the animal should be housed at the feedlot prior to slaughter. If an animal is diagnosed with a respiratory illness, information about its degree of respiratory damage from past respiratory illness also can be used to select the appropriate medical treatment or lack of treatment. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046171 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING AND TREATING DUCTS OF MAMMARY GLANDS - This application relates to a device for the local delivery of a substance to a mammary duct by ductal cannulation via an orifice on a nipple, wherein the substance may any substance or combinations of substances, such as for example, compositions capable of forming a solid or semisolid gel within the ducts, a marker, and/or an active agent which is preferably effective in treating and/or preventing breast cancer. More particularly, a device is disclosed comprising a probe for locating the orifice on the nipple, wherein the device is further configured to cannulate the duct and allow local delivery of a substance(s). | 2013-02-21 |
20130046172 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LOCATING A FEEDING TUBE INSIDE OF A PERSON - A system for detecting the location of an exit point of an object in a person's body includes a feeding tube, and a light source configured to generate light coupled to a light transmitting element. The light transmitting element transmits the light through an exit point. A light source sensor detects the light and a signal is generated indicating the detection of the light. A method for using the system includes inserting a feeding tube into a patient and generating light that is transmitted to an exit point. Detecting light transmitted from the exit point and generating an indicator signal as a function of the detected light. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046173 | Devices and methods for recording information on a subject's body - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for visibly or non-visibly indicating a subject has received a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, a subject receives an information mark in conjunction with a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, the information mark includes unique information relating to the subject. In certain embodiments, devices, computer systems, and methods relate to reading an information mark on a subject, and optionally determining if further medical treatment of the subject is warranted. In certain embodiments, receipt of an information mark entitles a subject to a reward. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046174 | DEVICE FOR PLACING A MARKER INTO A HUMAN SUBJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF TISSUE BIOPSY - The present invention is a marker delivery device designed to deliver an elongated magnet to mark the center of tissue that is suspected of being cancerous. This device has an elongated magnet situated within a hollow needle with the magnet's distal end placed at the distal end of the needle. The operator first places the tip of the needle at the center of the lesion. By pressing an activate button on the injector device, the needle is advanced by half the length of the magnet and then pulled back the full length of the magnet while a rod within the needle that is in contact with the proximal end of the magnet prevents the magnet from coming back when the needle goes back. Thus the magnet is deployed with its center at the center of the lesion that is suspected of being cancerous. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046175 | IMAGING METHOD, DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A displacement measurement method for achieving, at each position of interest, high accuracy measurement of a displacement, a velocity and a strain in an actually generated beam direction by measuring the beam direction angle from ultrasound echo data. The method includes the steps of: generating an ultrasound echo data frame through scanning an object in a lateral direction with an ultrasound steered beam having one steering angle; calculating both a beam direction and a frequency in the beam direction based on an azimuth angle φ=tan | 2013-02-21 |
20130046176 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF 4D TIME-ENERGY SUBTRACTION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - A method is disclosed for generating a time resolved series of time and energy subtracted 3D volume reconstructions, e.g., using a switched dual energy C-Arm type X-ray imaging system or a bi-plane type X-ray imaging system. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046177 | METHOD OF GENERATING ULTRASOUND IMAGE AND ULTRASOUND SYSTEM USING THE METHOD - A method of generating an ultrasound image and an ultrasound system using the method, the method including: obtaining an echo signal from an ultrasound signal irradiated on an organ; calculating an amount of a change in the echo signal with respect to a reference echo signal; determining a temperature of the organ from the amount of the change in the echo signal by using an amount of a change in an attenuation coefficient of the organ that changes according to a temperature change; and generating an ultrasound image including information about the determined temperature. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046178 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURE OF TREATMENT SITE BY USING ULTRASOUND, AND SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS USING ULTRASOUND - According to a method and device for monitoring temperature by using ultrasound, an echo signal of diagnostic ultrasound irradiated to a treatment site is acquired, candidate temperature images are generated from the echo signal using different temperature determining methods, and the generated candidate temperature images are merged, resulting in generating a final temperature image. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046179 | OCULAR ULTRASOUND PROBE - Devices, systems and methods for ocular ultrasound are provided having therapeutic and/or diagnostic applications. In one aspect, an ocular probe is disclosed that is uniquely configured for use in the eye on the basis of shape and frequency. The ocular probe may be multi-functional, providing sensor, optical or other functionality in additional to ultrasound energy. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046180 | FRAME AVERAGING CIRCUIT FOR USE IN AN ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM - A frame averaging circuit adapted for a color blood flow frame in a medical ultrasound imaging system. The frame averaging circuit comprises two sections, i.e., a recursive calculation section and a non-recursive section. The recursive calculation section employs an IIR filter in combination with a look-up table, and is adapted for dealing with the cases where no change occurs to the blood flow velocity direction. The non-recursive section compares the blood flow velocity, the energy and the energy prior to wall filtering of the color blood flow echo signal to various threshold values. Different from the recursive calculation section, the non-recursive section is employed when a change occurs to the blood flow velocity direction. | 2013-02-21 |
20130046181 | Systems And Methods For Detecting Airway Occlusion - In one embodiment, airway occlusion detection is performed by applying ultrasonic pulses into the neck of a patient, receiving the ultrasonic pulses after they have passed through the neck, and analyzing the pulses to determine whether or not an airway of the patient is partially or fully occluded. | 2013-02-21 |