13th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110077521 | Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and signal processing method thereof - A region-of-interest and grid point setting unit is configured to set a region of interest (ROI) within an object and grid points to be measured within the ROI in the depth direction. An intra-region-of-interest sound velocity calculation unit is configured to calculate ambient sound velocities at the grid points at respective depths of the ROI. A local sound velocity determination unit is configured to compare the values of an ambient sound-velocity distribution table for each plurality of assumed local sound velocities with the values of the ambient sound velocities calculated by the intra-region-of-interest sound velocity calculation unit, extract an ambient sound-velocity distribution table for assumed local sound velocities having the smallest error, and determine the assumed local sound velocities of the extracted ambient sound-velocity distribution table as local sound velocities in the ROI. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077522 | Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and method for operating the same - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe and a processing device. The ultrasonic probe includes an array transducer having plural ultrasonic transducers for transmitting ultrasonic beams to an inside of a subject and receiving echo waves to output echo signals, and a first scan line data generator for focusing the echo signals received by each channel of the array transducer and generating two or more first scan line data after a transmission of the ultrasonic beams. A data set of the first scan line data is sent to the processing device. The processing device includes a second scan line data generator for synthesizing second scan line data from the two or more first scan line data concerning a same scan line and obtained from the transmissions in different directions, and an image generator for generating an ultrasonic image of the subject based on the second scan line data. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077523 | MULTI-MODALITY BREAST CANCER TEST SYSTEM - A multi-modality breast cancer test assembly ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110077524 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC CONTRAST IMAGING METHOD - Ultrasonic diagnostic arrangements (apparatus, methods, etc.) including: an ultrasonic probe or operation for transmitting an ultrasonic wave to an object to be tested and receiving an ultrasonic wave from the object; a transmitter or operation for pulse-driving the ultrasonic probe to transmit an ultrasonic beam to the object; a reception phasing unit or operation for performing phasing on reflected echo signals received by the ultrasonic probe, the reception phasing unit separately performing phasing at multiple phasing frequencies on the reflected echo signals received in response to at least one transmission of the ultrasonic beam; an image generator or operation for generating an ultrasonic image based on the phased received signal. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077525 | Ultrasound Systems and Methods For Orthopedic Applications - Medical diagnostic instruments and systems are provided that include (i) a proximal handle configured and dimensioned to permit an operator to manually grasp the instrument; (ii) an ultrasound probe including a longitudinal shaft extending distally from the handle and terminating in a distal end, and an ultrasound transducer mounted with respect to the longitudinal shaft proximate the distal end thereof, the ultrasound transducer including an array of ultrasonic energy generation elements; and (iii) a tactile feeler probe mounted with respect to the ultrasound probe, the tactile feeler probe including a longitudinal shaft mounted with respect to the longitudinal shaft of the ultrasound probe and extending distally beyond the distal end thereof, and a feeler probe tip (e.g., a ball tip) defined at a distal end of the longitudinal shaft of the tactile feeler probe. Advantageous methods for use of the disclosed instruments and systems are also provided, e.g., for detecting breaches in cortical bones in connection with pedicle screw placement. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077526 | ULTRASOUND GARMENT - Disclosed is an ultrasound assembly. The ultrasound assembly includes a garment configured to be affixed to a portion of a living body, and at least one ultrasound transducer having a fixed position on the garment and configured to provide at least one of: produce and receive, ultrasound signals that pass through the living body. The ultrasound assembly further includes an ultrasound processing unit operatively associated with the at least one ultrasound transducer and configured to process the ultrasound signals following passage through the living body, and an ultrasound operator-interface unit operatively associated with the ultrasound processing unit and configured to provide information with respect to the ultrasound signals following passage through the living body. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077527 | SELF-COOLING GEL SUBSTRATE FOR TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIATED IMAGING - A device and clinical techniques that can help healthcare workers locate and image the general outlines of blood vessels that are located either under or near to tissue or skin surfaces are described. The device involves a substrate formed from a self-cooling polymeric matrix that incorporates at least a thermo-chromic colorant, and can provide a means to distinguish between different temperature regions when applied to a heat-emitting object or body. The device can be used in certain therapeutic or healthcare-related applications. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077528 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUS HEMOGLOBIN REFLECTIVITY MEASUREMENT AND OCT MEASUREMENT, THROMBUS DETECTION AND TREATMENT, AND OCT FLUSHING - A method and apparatus for simultaneous hemoglobin reflectivity measurement and OCT measurement, thrombus detection and treatment, and OCT flushing. A first optical energy for OCT and a second optical energy for hemoglobin may be used. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077529 | Imaging apparatus - An imaging apparatus includes an illumination light output system that outputs light including wavelength components that are different from each other to living body tissue, an image formation optical system that forms an image of the living body tissue illuminated with the light output from the illumination light output system, and an imaging means that images the living body tissue. The image formation optical system has axial chromatic aberration in which focal length for C line that has a wavelength of 643.8 nm is greater than or equal to 102 when focal length for F line that has a wavelength of 486.1 nm is regarded as 100. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077530 | CATHETER FOR LEFT CORONARY ARTERY AND ENGAGING METHOD THEREFOR - Disclosed herein is a catheter for a left coronary artery having a distal end for being introduced into an opening of the left coronary artery from an artery of an arm. The catheter can include a catheter main body including a main body portion of a substantially linear shape in a natural state thereof and a curved portion extending from the main body portion to form a portion that extends to the distal end and has a curved shape in a natural state thereof. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077531 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH-PASS FILTERING A PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPH SIGNAL - According to embodiments, systems and methods for high-pass filtering a plethysmograph or photoplethysmograph (PPG) signal are disclosed. A sensor or probe may be used to obtain a plethysmograph or PPG signal from a subject. The sensor may be placed at any suitable location on the body, e.g., the forehead, finger, or toe. The PPG signal generated by the sensor may be high-pass filtered to disambiguate certain features of the PPG signal, including one or more characteristic points. The cut-off frequency for the high-pass filter may be greater than 0.75 Hz and less than 15 Hz. The cut-off frequency for the high-pass filter may be selected to be greater than the subject's computed pulse rate. These characteristic points on the filtered PPG signal may be used to compute non-invasive blood pressure measurements continuously or on a periodic basis. For example, the time difference between two or more characteristic points in a high-pass filtered version of the generated PPG signal may be computed. The time difference may be used to compute non-invasive blood pressure measurements continuously or on a periodic basis. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077532 | Method and Apparatus for Assessment of Fluid Responsiveness - Methods and apparatus for determining a cardiac parameter from cardiovascular pressure signals including arterial blood pressure (ABP) and the photoplethysmographic signal to quantify the degree of amplitude modulation due to respiration and predict fluid responsiveness are disclosed. Disclosed embodiments include a method for assessing fluid responsiveness implemented in a digital computer with one or more processors comprising: (a) measuring a cardiovascular signal, and (b) computing a dynamic index predictive of fluid responsiveness from said cardiovascular signal using a nonlinear state space estimator. According to one particular embodiment, and without limitation, the nonlinear state space estimator is based on a model for cardiovascular signals such as arterial blood pressure or plethysmogram signals, and employs a marginalized particle filter to estimate a dynamic index predictive of fluid responsiveness that is substantially equivalent to a variation in pulse pressure of said cardiovascular signal. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077533 | APPARATUS FOR ASSESSING RISK OF CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES - The apparatus for assessing the risk of cerebrovascular diseases comprises a sensor part | 2011-03-31 |
20110077534 | BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE CAPABLE OF OBTAINING INDEX FOR DETERMINING DEGREE OF ARTERIOSCLEROSIS - A blood pressure information measurement device includes an air bladder wrapped around a central side of a measurement portion for pulse wave measurement and an air bladder wrapped at a peripheral side for blood pressure measurement. The air bladder for blood pressure measurement is increased to a pressure higher than a systolic blood pressure, and a blood pressure is measured. An internal pressure of the air bladder is maintained, a pulse wave is measured in avascularized state, and a feature point needed for calculating an index for determining an arteriosclerosis degree is extracted from the pulse wave. When the feature point is not extracted from the pulse wave, the internal pressure of the air bladder for blood pressure measurement is reduced to a pressure lower than the systolic blood pressure, a pulse wave in non-avascularized state is measured, and a feature point is extracted from the pulse wave. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077535 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL SPHYGMOMANOMETER - A digital sphygmomanometer comprises a manual pump ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110077536 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A biological information management system according to the present invention includes a measurement device for measuring biological information of a user and a management device for managing the biological information, wherein the measurement device includes measurement state information generation means for generating measurement state information representing a state in which the biological information is measured when the biological information is measured; and output means for outputting the biological information and the measurement state information generated when the biological information is measured, and wherein the management device includes reception means for receiving the measurement state information and the biological information which are outputted by the output means; and evaluation means for evaluating a reliability of the biological information received by the reception means based on the measurement state information received by the reception means. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077537 | PULSE WAVE MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND PULSE WAVE MEASURING - A pulse wave measurement device includes a vibrating membrane configured to transfer displacement of a skin surface caused by a pulse wave, a frame portion configured to fix the outer region of the vibrating membrane, a partitioning portion configured to partition a central region of the vibrating membrane into a plurality of sections, and a plurality of sensor elements respectively provided in the plurality of sections and arranged on the vibrating membrane within each of the plurality of sections. The sensor element in each section is configured to convert vibration of the vibrating membrane in that section into an electric signal. The partitioning portion is coupled to the vibrating membrane. The vibrating membrane is coupled to the frame portion. Thus, the sections of the vibrating membrane partitioned by the partitioning portion vibrate individually, and each section of the vibrating membrane does not substantially interfere with the other sections. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077538 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAM SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM - According to embodiments of the present invention, an electrocardiogram signal processing system is provided which includes: a wavelet transformation unit comprising a plurality of outputs, each output being connected to one of a plurality of scales, wherein the wavelet transformation unit is adapted to transform an input electrocardiogram signal into a set of wavelets, each wavelet being output to one of the scales; a plurality of signal processing blocks, each of the signal processing blocks coupled to a respective output of the wavelet transformation unit and configured to receive and process the wavelet from the respective output, wherein the signal processing blocks provide processing functions which differ from one another. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077539 | Methods and Compositions for Prediction of Risk for Sudden Death in Long QT Syndrome - The invention generally concerns methods and compositions for screening individuals for predicting increased sudden death risk in a population of subjects having long QT syndrome (LQTS) or subjects at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by examining single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the NOS1AP gene. In particular, the minor alleles for both rs16847548 and rs4657139 predicted an increased risk for sudden death in LQTS, while subjects carrying the GG or TG genotype (G is the minor allele) for rs10494366 were at increased risk of sudden death from SIDS. This information permits more attentive monitoring and/or prophylactic treatments of high risk individuals. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077540 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING FIBRILLATION USING CARDIAC LOCAL IMPEDANCE - A cardiac rhythm management (CRM) system detects tachyarrhythmia using cardiac local impedance indicative of cardiac local wall motion. A cardiac local impedance signal indicative of an impedance of a cardiac region is sensed by using a pair of bipolar electrodes placed in that cardiac region. Tachyarrhythmia such as VF is detected by analyzing one or more cardiac local impedance signals sensed in one or more cardiac regions. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077541 | Methods and Systems for Characterizing Cardiac Signal Morphology Using K-Fit Analysis - A system and method for automatically analyzing a cardiac signal, including the step of providing an episode database on a computer storage medium including a plurality of episode data records of one or more patients. Each episode data record includes a cardiac signal from at least one data-generating device. The method also includes the step of selecting one or more of the N beats to be one or more beat templates, for at least a first cardiac signal having N beats. Another step is determining a value K for the cardiac signal using a computer system where K beat templates can represent all the N beats in the cardiac signal. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077542 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Detecting and Diagnosing Heart Diseases and Disorders - Disclosed herein methods, devices, and systems for detecting and diagnosing a heart disease or disorder in a subject from a prime electrocardiogram which comprises calculating at least one distribution function of the prime electrocardiogram and determining whether the distribution function is indicative of the presence of absence of the heart disease or disorder. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077543 | HEART SOUND TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method provide heart sound tracking, including an input circuit, configured to receive heart sound information, and a heart sound recognition circuit. The heart sound recognition circuit can be coupled to the input circuit and can be configured to recognize, within a particular heart sound of a particular heart sound waveform, a first intra heart sound energy indication and a corresponding first intra heart sound time indication using the heart sound information from the particular heart sound waveform and the heart sound information from at least one other heart sound waveform. The particular heart sound can include at least a portion of one of S | 2011-03-31 |
20110077544 | METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING THE GAS CONVERSION RATE IN A RESPIRATORY GAS ANALYZER - A method for optimizing a gas conversion rate in a respiratory gas analyzer, more particularly for nitric oxide (NO) in the respiratory gas, and an associated device are disclosed. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077545 | PORTABLE PNEUMOTACHOGRAPH FOR MEASURING COMPONENTS OF AN EXPIRATION VOLUME - A portable pneumotachograph for determining components in an exhalation volume. The problem of extreme sensitivity of sensors to the temperature and moisture content of the gases, and cross-sensitivities to other potential components of the exhalation gas, is solved by providing a climate control chamber wherein a defined gas atmosphere can be set such that by means of the climate control chamber the relative humidity and/or the temperature and/or the composition of a sample and/or calibration gas can be set to predefined parameters. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077546 | System and Method for Applied Kinesiology Feedback - Applied kinesiology method and device utilizes an examiner's autonomic response to truth/false or beneficial/non-beneficial stimulus and provides immediate feedback to the examiner in the context of an applied kinesiology exam. Kinesiology glasses detect local pupillary response to truthfulness locally and remotely. Through measurements of the pupils dilation or constriction and processing of the measurements, the response is obtained and feedback, via sensory stimulation, is provided to the examiner that reflects the pupillary response. The device and method effectively eliminate the subjective components of prior art muscle testing response from the hands of the testing examiner. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077547 | Spectroscopic Method And System For Assessing Tissue Temperature - According to various embodiments, a medical system and method for determining tissue temperature may include a spectroscopic sensor. The spectroscopic sensors may be configured to provide information about changes in water absorption profiles at one or more absorption peaks. Such sensors may be incorporated into ablation systems for tissue ablation. Temperature information may be used to determine the scope, volume, and/or depth of the ablation. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077548 | BIOSENSORS, COMMUNICATORS, AND CONTROLLERS MONITORING EYE MOVEMENT AND METHODS FOR USING THEM - Biosensor, communicator, and/or controller apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for monitoring movement of a person's eye. The apparatus includes a device configured to be worn on a user's head, a light source for directing light towards one or both eyes of the user, one or more image guides on the device for viewing one or both eyes of the user, and one or more cameras carried on the device and coupled to the image guides for acquiring images of the eyes and/or the user's surroundings. The apparatus may include a cable and/or a transmitter for transmitting image data from the camera to a remote location, e.g., to processor and/or display for analyzing and/or displaying the image data. A system including the apparatus may be used to monitor one or more oculometric parameters, e.g., pupillary response, and/or to control a computer using the user's eyes instead of a mouse. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077549 | SUPPORT EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE OPTIC NERVE - The invention provides easy handling and low cost-support equipment for measuring optical nerve-activity which is less stressful for subjects or doctors and the like. The support equipment, which provides light stimulation for subject eyes with its main body | 2011-03-31 |
20110077550 | Systems and methods for treating tissue regions of the body - Systems and methods deploy a therapeutic or diagnostic element into contact with a body tissue region. The systems and methods can sense position of the therapeutic or diagnostic element relative to a targeted tissue region without direct or indirect visualization, by sensing fluid pressure in a fluid path having an outlet located at or near the therapeutic or diagnostic element. The systems and methods can also inflate the therapeutic or diagnostic element during use, while taking steps to avoid over-inflation and/or while dynamically monitoring the pressure conditions within the expanded element. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077551 | CHARGING STATION FOR BATTERY POWERED BIOPSY APPARATUS - A charging station for a battery powered biopsy apparatus includes a charging dock having a housing and a charging unit contained in the housing. The charging unit has a set of electrical contacts. The housing is received in a first cavity of a driver assembly with the electrical contacts being coupled in electrical communication with the driver assembly when the driver assembly is mounted on the charging dock for charging. The charging unit provides a signal to the driver assembly to reset the driver assembly to an initialized state when the driver assembly is mounted to the charging station. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077552 | BIOPSY DEVICE WITH VARIABLE SPEED CUTTER ADVANCE - A biopsy device having a translating and rotating cutter is disclosed. The translational speed of the cutter is varied using a variable pitch member. The variable pitch member can include a shaft having a relatively coarse threaded portion for rapid cutter advance and a relatively finer threaded portion for cutter advance during tissue severing. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077553 | DEVICE FOR SAMPLING BLOOD DROPLETS UNDER VACUUM CONDITIONS - A blood extraction device ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110077554 | BODY FLUID LANCING, ACQUIRING, AND TESTING CARTRIDGE DESIGN - A lancet wheel having a rim with a plurality of lancets extending radially inward from the rim is dropped in a circular frame having a plurality of spokes forming a plurality of chambers for facilitating drop-in assembly of the modular lancet wheel with the frame. A test ring having a plurality of test sections is assembled on the frame such that one test section is located adjacent each lancet to form an integrated cartridge. Each lancet includes a lancet tip defining a capillary groove sized to collect a body fluid sample from the incision via capillary action. The lancet tip exits the chamber to form the incision in skin, the capillary groove collects the body fluid sample, the lancet tip retracts into the chamber, and a portion of the lancet contacts the test section to transfer the sample from the capillary groove to the test section to analyze the sample. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077555 | TRANSDUCER CARTRIDGE FOR AN ULTRASOUND THERAPY HEAD - A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077556 | CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH AN ULTRASOUND THERAPY HEAD - A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077557 | MEDICAL ULTRASOUND DEVICE WITH LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE COUPLED TO A THERAPY HEAD - A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077558 | ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention include a device having an elongate section extending from a distal end to a proximal end, the elongate section may be configured to be inserted into a cavity of a body. The device may also include an end effector at the distal end of the elongate section. The end effector may have an end face. The end face may include a transducer configured to vibrate in response to an electric current. The elongate section may include a conduit configured to circulate coolant to the end effector. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077559 | ULTRASOUND THERAPY HEAD WITH MOVEMENT CONTROL - A therapy head for use in HIFU procedures is described. The therapy head has an enclosure with a window, an energy applicator and a means of moving the energy applicator within the enclosure. The therapy head uses motors and actuators to move the energy applicator, usually an ultrasound transducer, inside the enclosure. A controller is provided either internally or externally that allows the therapy head to identify and distinguish locations where the therapy head should be to radiate energy into a patient. The controller uses the motors and actuators to move the energy applicator into the desired locations. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077560 | Passive motion machine with integrated mechanical DVT prophylactic therapy - There is provided a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine with integrated mechanical deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis for providing simultaneous CPM therapy and DVT prophylactic therapy to a human patient. The passive motion machine may include a base, at least one motor, one or more hinged frame rails, one or more support or suspension structures and a roller assembly. The hinged frame rails are driven to impart CPM to a patient's limb. The roller assembly can be a single roller, a multiple roller unit, or a belt and roller apparatus. A motor and connecting drive rotates the roller assembly. The roller assembly engages the patient's limb and the one or more rollers apply a mechanical DVT prophylaxis therapy to the limb, reducing the risk of blood clotting. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077561 | APPARATUS TO PROVIDE USER-GUIDED BACK MASSAGE FOR SPECIFIC AREA RELIEF THROUGH MUSCLE AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE MASSAGE ACTION - A user-guided massage unit, including a housing having a three-dimensional massage mechanism for massaging in three-dimensions, the three-dimensional massage mechanism being in electronic contact with a touch-screen interface and including a translation mechanism for translating movement on the touch-screen interface to movement of the three-dimensional massage mechanism. A chair including the user-guided massage unit. A method of providing a massage by operating a touch-screen interface, translating movement on the touch-screen interface to movement of a three-dimensional massage mechanism of a user-guided massage unit, moving the three-dimensional massage mechanism, and providing a massage. A method of storing a massage routine by selecting a learning mode, operating a touch-screen interface, translating movement on the touch-screen interface to movement of a three-dimensional massage mechanism of a user-guided massage unit, moving the three-dimensional massage mechanism, providing a massage, and storing the massage routine. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077562 | Gait training device - The invention discloses a gait training device for people with walking disability. Using motors and six-bar linkage mechanism, the invention can guide users' ankles to follow preferred gait trajectories, and thus help people with walking disability practice correct gaits. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077563 | Chair type massage machine - A massage machine includes a seat portion, a backrest portion and a rocking mechanism center where the backrest portion reclines at a back portion side of the seat portion about a reclining center. The rocking mechanism portion swings the backrest portion and the seat portion about a rocking center, and the rocking center is apart or different from the reclining center. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077564 | PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION GARMENT WITH NOISE ATTENUATING MEANS - A pneumatic compression garment comprises a flexible member for placement on a limb of a human body. A bladder in the flexible member defines an inflatable chamber. The bladder has an opening through which the inflatable chamber is inflated. A port mounted on the bladder has an air inlet adapted for communication with a source of pressurized air and an air outlet in communication with the inflatable chamber via the opening in the bladder. Pressurized air is delivered from into the inflatable chamber for inflating the inflatable chamber and thereby applying a compression force to the limb when the flexible member is in place on the limb. Noise attenuating means associated with the bladder opening is provided for reducing noise from air flow through the opening into the inflatable chamber. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077565 | REDUCED NOISE PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION GARMENT - A reduced noise pneumatic compression garment comprises a flexible member having a bladder that can conform to a limb of the human body. A port in fluid communication with the bladder has an air flow path through which pressurized air is delivered to the bladder to inflate the bladder. A porous insert is located within the flow path of the port between the air inlet and the air outlet is provided for reducing noise from air flow through the port into the inflatable chamber. A method of quietly inflating a pneumatic compression garment is also disclosed. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077566 | PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION GARMENT WITH NOISE ATTENUATING MEANS - A compression garment for applying compression to a part of a wearer's body includes a flexible member, an inflatable bladder defining an inflatable chamber, a port for communication between a source of pressurized air and the inflatable chamber, and noise attenuating means. The noise attenuating means can include noise attenuating members on an air impingement surface of the inflatable bladder, or at least one air flow aperture in a delivery tube that delivers air into the inflatable chamber. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077567 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHOPEDIC BACK BRACE - An adjustable orthopedic back brace includes: a first side panel having a distal end and a proximal end; a second side panel having a distal end and a proximal end; a rotating gear in geared communication with a first rack gear, the first rack gear connected to the proximal end of the first side panel, the rotating gear in geared communication with a second rack gear, the second rack gear connected to the proximal end of the second side panel; a mechanical advantage member rotatable with and providing mechanical advantage for the rotating gear; and an actuator connected operably to the mechanical advantage member for turning the member and the rotating gear to cause a translational movement of (i) the first rack gear and the first side panel and (ii) the second rack gear and the second side panel. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077568 | SPHERICAL SECTION HAND SPLINT - A flexible, low profile hand splint includes a section of a hollow sphere or ball that comfortably puts the hand in an at rest natural position, while immobilizing one or more anatomical hand parts with extended spherical sections thereby immobilizing fingers, knuckles and tendons. Straps hold the splint onto the palm and immobilize one or more of the fingers. An inverse version of the splint provides protection to the injured soft tissue of a palm. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077569 | WRIST ORTHOSIS FOR TREATING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME - An orthosis including a proximal portion consisting of an armband and a strap around the forearm as well as a distal portion consisting of a palm support and a strap around the hand. The support is pivotable relative to the armband about a transverse pivot axis which substantially coincides with the flexion/extension axis of the user's wrist joint when the orthosis is being worn by a user. The orthosis further comprises pivotal locking means for use in a desired angular position. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077570 | Reversible Toe Manipulation Device - A reversible toe manipulation device comprising a separator for inserting between two toes of the human foot, the separator including a duality of shaped openings, each shaped opening adapted for receiving at least one toe and the shaped openings being from 0.25 to 2.0″ in depth, at least one of the shaped openings fully attaching around one or more toes so that the separator is attached to the feet and toes, the separator further comprising an adjustable stretch width section that can be altered using a removable stretch width section to the width desired by the wearer, said adjustable stretch width section interposed between the shaped openings, the separator spreading the toes between 0.25 to 2.0″ in width, such that when the toes are inserted into the shaped openings the toes are contactless. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077571 | WOUND DRESSING - The present invention relates to a wound dressing including a first wound pad and a first cover layer covering the first wound pad and extending beyond the first wound pad around the circumference thereof. According to the invention a second wound pad is disposed outside the first cover layer and enclosed in a second cover layer. Furthermore, the first and second wound pads are connected to each other by liquid transferring means. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077572 | Medical Equipment and Products using Chlorine, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Anti-Viral, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Fungal, Agents, usage Method Improvements Dread Disease Cures, Remissions, and Anti-Infective Treatment Measures, Disease Treatment and Prevention System - Chlorine and Hydrogen Peroxide Medical Therapies including Ear Dropper Multiple Vile Medicine Mixing Cool Mist Vaporizer with detachable Inhalation Hose and Facemask Double Density Air Filter, 3-Speed Motor with On/Off Switch, Home and Hospital Models with Atomizer and an Orifice for attachment to and Oxygen Tank, Pre-Wrapped Bandages, Gauze Stick-On Strips or Squares or Strip-less Gauze Pads with Liquid or Gel, Chlorine or Hydrogen Peroxide also, Lotions for Skin Infections and Cancers, Chemical Injections and Patient Baths, and Wellness Therapies | 2011-03-31 |
20110077573 | Protective Wraps and Methods of Animal Wound Care - A wound wrap system for an animal features a flexible wrap with a cover layer and an absorbent liner layer. Flexible straps at one or both side edges of the wrap are used in belt-like connections to loop around a body part of the animal to secure the absorbent material of the wrap over a wounded area of the body part. In embodiments for use on an animal's torso or front leg, an additional strap arrangement at an end edge lies perpendicular to the other straps when the wrap and straps are laid out flat and is extendable in a connection across a back of the animal's neck in use of the wrap. Absorbent pads or inserts are selectively securable against the wrap's liner for use in early stages of wound recovery, where leakage is more prominent, and subsequently removable for later healing stages. All components are washable for re-use. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077574 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REGULATE ULTRAFILTRATION - A medical device system including a physiological sensor and ultrafiltration unit senses a physiological signal in a patient and computes a fluid status measurement of the patient using the physiological signal. Ultrafiltration therapy is delivered to the patient according to a therapy delivery control parameter established in response to the fluid status measurement. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077575 | Blood treatment device - This invention relates to the field of blood treatment devices having a blood purification element ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110077576 | Apparatus For Making Extracorporeal Blood Circulation Available - An apparatus for providing an extracorporeal blood circuit control includes a base module having a control device and a patient module releasably connected to the base module and having blood-conducting components of the extracorporeal blood circuit. A pivot system is also provided at the base module and at the patient module to pivot the patient module relative to the base module about a horizontal axis. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077577 | Medical Catheter Having a Design Providing Low Recirculation and Reversibility - The present disclosure relates to a medical catheter including an elongate catheter member defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer wall, and first and second internal lumens. The outer wall of the catheter member includes a first opening in fluid communication with the first internal lumen to facilitate the establishment of a first flow stream, and a second opening in fluid communication with the second internal lumen to facilitate the establishment of a second flow stream. Each of the first and second openings includes proximal and distal tapered portions that are connected by an intermediate portion having a constant transverse dimension. The configurations, dimensions, and positioning of the first and second openings optimizes separation of the first flow stream from the second flow stream in order to reduce the likelihood of recirculation between the first and second internal lumens. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077579 | Cochlear implant with localized fluid transport - An apparatus for providing fluid communication with a cochlear lumen, the apparatus includes a delivery-tube configured for insertion into the cochlear lumen. Delivery-tube orifices on the delivery-tube provide fluid communication between a lumen defined by the delivery-tube and the cochlear lumen. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077580 | BIO-MEDICAL UNIT AND APPLICATIONS FOR CANCER TREATMENT - An in vivo cancer treatment system includes a plurality of bio-medical units, a communication control device, and a wireless power source device. A bio-medical unit of the plurality of bio-medical units includes a power harvesting module operable to convert a wireless power source into a supply voltage; a communication module operable to communication data, wherein the communication unit is powered by the supply voltage; and a field generation module operable to generate a type of electromagnetic field, wherein the field generation module is powered by the supply voltage. The communication control device communicates with the plurality of bio-medical units to facilitate treatment of cancer cells within the body. The wireless power source device generates the wireless power source. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077581 | TARGETED CELLULAR DELIVERY OF NANOPARTICLES - The various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to compositions and methods for the targeted cellular delivery of nanoparticles. More particularly, the various embodiments of the present invention are directed to the cellular delivery of nanoparticles tethered to a ligand by way of a poly(ethylene glycol) linkage, wherein the ligand demonstrates a binding specificity for a cellular target. In an exemplary embodiment, the ligand is tamoxifen and the cellular target is the estrogen receptor, which is upregulated in many breast cancer cells. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077582 | INTRAOCULAR IONTOPHORETIC DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The present invention includes methods and devices for non-invasively delivering an active agent to the eye of a subject. In one aspect, for example, a device for delivering an active agent to an eye of a subject may include an ocular lens-shaped housing configured to contact a surface of the eye, and a reservoir coupled to the housing and configured to deliver an active agent to the eye, wherein the reservoir is located entirely within a 180 degree section of the housing. In another aspect, the reservoir is located entirely within a 150 degree section of the housing. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077583 | System and method for pulsed ultrasonic power delivery employing cavitational effects - A method and apparatus for delivering energy during a surgical procedure such as phacoemulsification is provided. The method and apparatus include delivering energy during a surgical procedure, including applying energy at a level and for a time period sufficient to induce transient cavitation, and reducing applied energy after applying energy during a second nonzero lower energy period. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077584 | ACCESS PORT INCLUDING ROTATABLE SEALS - A surgical access device includes a housing; an access member extending distally from the housing and being dimensioned for positioning within tissue, and defining a longitudinal axis; and a seal assembly disposed within the housing. The seal assembly includes first and second seal components respectively having first and second seal members. Each of the first and second seal members defines a passage for passage of a surgical object in substantial sealed relation therewith. The first and second seal components are capable of relative rotation about the longitudinal axis between a first position, in which passages of the first and second seal members are in substantial alignment, and a second position where the passages of the first and second seal members are offset to inhibit the communication of fluid through the seal assembly. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077585 | APC Dual Mode Theraputic Balloon Dilator - A multi-mode therapeutic balloon dilator capable of stent placement, argon plasma coagulation (APC) and monopolar electrosurgery. The device comprises a housing or base having a mechanism for moving a wire within an elongated flexible tube, a balloon port, an injection portion, a monopolar connector, and an argon gas connector. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077586 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS THERAPY VALIDATION - A peritoneal dialysis device displays on a graphical interface a plurality of parameters and any values currently assigned to the parameters, and in response to a user selecting one of the displayed parameters, allows the user to input a value to be assigned to one of the parameters. A value is set for a number of fills parameter or a dwell time parameter based on the value received from the user. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077587 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING JOINT IRRIGATION DURING HIP ARTHROSCOPY - A fluid management system comprising:
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20110077588 | ADMINISTERING DEVICE WITH BLOCKABLE ACTUATION ELEMENT - An apparatus for administering a fluid product, including a housing, an administering mechanism accommodated in the housing, an actuation element for actuating the administering mechanism, a receptacle for holding the fluid product, and a lock for releasably locking the actuation element, wherein the receptacle is rotatable relative to the housing and the lock can be moved from a locked position to an unlocked position by rotating the receptacle. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077589 | Medicament Delivery Device - The present invention relates to medicament delivery device comprising a generally tubular distal housing part ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110077590 | Interface for Actuating a Robotic Manipulator from a Remote Position for Manoeuvring Steerable Catheters in the Human Cardiovascular System - Interface for actuating a robotic manipulator (B) from a remote position for manoeuvring steerable catheters (C) in the human cardiovascular system, comprising a casing ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110077591 | Telescopic Guide Device for Catheters to Facilitate Their Insertion Into the Human Cardiovascular System - Telescopic guide device ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110077592 | PUNCTURE NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND MEDICINAL LIQUID INJECTOR - A puncture needle assembly has a needle tube, a protector capable of moving between a first position at which the protector covers the tip of the needle tube and a second position at which the tip is exposed, a body for movably supporting the protector and having an elastic deformable section, and an engagement preventing member removably mounted to the base end of a protector body. The protector has a rib. A portion on the head end side of the rib forms a contact section, and a portion on the base end side of the rib forms an engaging section engaging with the elastic deformable section. When the protector moves from the first position to the second position, the engagement preventing member moves together with the protector to prevent the engaging section from engaging with the elastic deformable section and elastically deforms the elastic deformable section. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077593 | Special purpose fluid dispenser with pre-filled reservoir - A compact, nonelectric fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing beneficial agents such as propofol and dexmedetomidine hydrochloride to patients. The dispenser includes a fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solution to the patient and embodies a collapsible, pre-filled drug container that contains the beneficial agents to be delivered to the patient. The unit-dose fluid dispenser of the invention is presented in a sterile and aseptic manner, where the drug has been pre-filled in the system, so that the practitioner cannot mistakenly give the wrong drug to the patient. The dispenser uniquely provides a more efficient medicament delivery system for procedure rooms, such as the endoscopy center, so that a greater number of patients can be treated per day at a higher standard of care with increased profits for the healthcare provider. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077594 | Special purpose fluid dispenser - A compact, nonelectric fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing beneficial agents such as propofol and dexmedetomidine hydrochloride to patients. The dispenser includes a fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solution to the patient and embodies a collapsible drug container that can be filled in the field with the beneficial agents to be delivered to the patient. The unit-dose fluid dispenser of the invention is presented in a sterile and aseptic manner, where the drug has been pre-filled in the system, so that the practitioner cannot mistakenly give the wrong drug to the patient. The dispenser uniquely provides a more efficient medicament delivery system for procedure rooms, such as the endoscopy center, so that a greater number of patients can be treated per day at a higher standard of care with increased profits for the healthcare provider. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077595 | BRAKE FOR INJECTION DEVICES - A brake mechanism for an injection device for generating a braking action on a moving, e.g. rotating, part or component of the injection device. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077596 | Apparatus and Method for Separating and Concentrating Fluids Containing Multiple Components - An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at various fractions in the apparatus. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient. Also selected fractions from the sample can be applied to a patient, either alone or as part of a mixture. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077597 | LOW PROFILE INSTRUMENT ACCESS DEVICE - A low profile surgical access device includes an elongated cannula having an opening defined at a proximal end thereof including an inner peripheral surface dimensioned to facilitate passage of instrumentation therethrough and an outer peripheral surface configured to operatively engage and removably secure to tissue via, e.g., fixation ribs, adhesive, anchors, clips, suction elements, expandable materials and/or combinations thereof. A valve is operatively coupled to the elongated cannula and provides a substantially fluid tight seal when instrumentation is inserted through the cannula. A seal housing is included which is positionable relative to the cannula and which is configured to operatively engage and removably secure to tissue. The instrument seal in the seal housing is positioned in vertical registry with the valve in the elongated cannula. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077598 | VASCULAR ACCESS TO CLOSURE SHEATH AND METHODS - An insertion sheath and related methods include a tube member and a shape memory feature. The tube member defines an insertion lumen. The shape memory feature is positioned at a distal end portion of the tube member. The shape memory feature provides a monofold shape in the tube member when in a first state, and a radially expanded shape in the tube member in a second state upon application of an expansion force. The shape memory feature returns the monofold shape after removal of the expansion force. The insertion sheath may function as an access to closure sheath that is suitable for use as a procedural insertion sheath when treating the patient and a closure insertion sheath when sealing closed the vascular puncture. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077599 | INJECTION DEVICE - An autoinjector is provided with a magnetically operated “injection complete” indicator. A moveable magnet ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110077600 | Needle Assembly - A needle assembly | 2011-03-31 |
20110077601 | Quadraglide Syringe - A syringe assembly may include a syringe barrel, a plunger rod to cooperate with the syringe barrel, a deformable seal member having a deformable depression and a lobe member to cooperate with the syringe barrel. The lobe member may be a corner lobe member, and the syringe assembly may be a cone shaped tip to cooperate with the seal member. The cone shaped tip may cooperate with the depression, and the depression may be a distal depression. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077602 | INJECTION NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND MEDICINE INJECTION APPARATUS - An injection needle assembly includes a needle having a needle point to puncture skin, a needle hub including a first member which holds the needle, and a second member in which a discharge part of a syringe is to be fitted, and an elastic member disposed inside the second member to make liquid-tight close contact with the inner surface of the second member, with the elastic member having an insertion hole in which the needle tube is inserted. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077603 | NASAL RINSE TIP - A device for nasal lavage is described. The device ejects a gentle flow of fluid under pressure. The fluid stream provides a high quantity of fluid at low pressure. The low pressure fluid stream is more comfortable for a user than a high pressure fluid stream that are delivered by some types of pressurized cans of solution. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077604 | REDUCED PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEM - A wound treatment apparatus is provided for treating tissue damage, which comprises a fluid impermeable wound cover sealed over a site for purposes of applying a reduced pressure to the site. The apparatus also includes a cover with protrusions on its surface for purposes of monitoring pressure at the site. An absorbable matrix may be placed in the site of a wound to encourage tissue growth into the matrix. Temperature of the site may be monitored using a layer of temperature sensitive material and temperature sensors connected to an alarm and recording device. A vacuum pump supplies suction within the wound cover over the treatment site. A portable version of the wound treatment apparatus is also provided. Finally, a method for treating wounds using reduced pressure is provided. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077605 | PUMP SYSTEM FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - A pump system for applying negative pressure to a wound, including a flow monitor capable of detecting a deviation from a reference airflow rate provided by a controlled leak to determine whether the system is operating normally or abnormally, and a flow status annunciator to indicate a normal operating condition or whether an abnormal condition is a leak or an occluded line in the system. The pump system further includes a pressure controller for regulating operation of a pump to control pressure in the system at a range around a user-selected setpoint. The pump system may also include a waste collector and a level sensor for detecting when the collector is full. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077607 | Slight-incontinence sanitary napkin structure - A sanitary napkin structure, particularly for a slight incontinence, said sanitary napkin structure comprising a first substantially permeable sheet, a second substantially impermeable sheet and an absorbing pad enclosed between said first and second sheets, characterized in that said absorbing pad comprises an absorbing pad layer including a flexible cotton fiber and a superabsorbing polymer matrix, wherein the cotton fibers in said matrix have a random orientation along three axes and do not have a preferential orientation in a X-Y plane. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077608 | CUSHIONED ADHESIVE BANDAGE - The present invention relates to an adhesive bandage for use on wounds placed under compressive force, which includes a support layer having a top side and an opposing bottom side, an adhesive layer deposited onto the bottom side of the support layer, a substantially sealed cushion pad associated with the adhesive layer, and an absorbent pad bonded to the cushion pad. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077609 | WEARING ARTICLE - A wearing article having front and rear waist belt members that include waist elastic members attached thereto and spaced one from another in a longitudinal direction Y. On non-contractile regions, these elastic members do not overlap graphics on respective heat-sealable sheets or exert contractile force thereon. The non-contractile regions are formed by leaving between inner and outer sheets as well as between inner and outer sheets not coated with adhesive in respective middles of the front and rear waist belt members as viewed in a transverse direction X and cutting the waist elastic members attached under tension in the respective middles of the waist belt members. Along the ends of the non-contractile regions on the side of the crotch member, the inner and outer sheets as well as the inner and outer sheets are respectively joined to each other by means of heat sealing technique so as to form the joint zones. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077610 | MALE INCONTINENCE ABSORBENT POUCH - An absorbent pouch used for collecting urine for those males that are unable to get to a toilet is provided. The absorbent pouch has at least two optional elastic bands and a pouch for collecting the urine. The absorbent pouch can be worn comfortably by a user in a manner similar to wearing underwear. The pouch for collecting urine is disposable and is made of a soft comfortable absorbent material which prevents any moisture from leaking out. The pouch is provided with a vertical slit in a back wall facilitating the insertion of the user's penis into the interior of the pouch during use. The pouch is also provided with a flap which may be opened enabling the user to insert a hand into the pouch for guiding the penis therein. The pouch is closed during use sealing off the interior of the pouch, thereby preventing any leakage during sleeping. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077611 | REUSABLE DIAPER - The present disclosure provides reusable diaper devices, systems, and methods. One diaper embodiment includes a diaper body layer, a first casing formed from one or more layers of material and positioned on the diaper body layer, a first channel is formed by the casing proximate to a first leg opening of the diaper and the first channel contains a first band, a second casing formed from one or more layers of material and positioned on the diaper body layer, a second channel is formed in the casing proximate to a second leg opening of the diaper and the second channel contains a second band, and a length of each of the bands is adjustable. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077612 | TAMPON PLEDGET FOR INCREASED BYPASS LEAKAGE PROTECTION - There is provided a tampon pledget that includes one or more enhanced features that result in the pledget exhibiting increased bypass leakage prevention. These enhanced features may include, but are not limited to, geometry, absorption, and any combinations thereof. There is also provided one or more methods for constructing a tampon pledget having increased bypass leakage protection. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077613 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - Three-dimensional gathers that have a body fluid excretion portion and a buttock side portion having different cross-sectional views and that fit to the body shape of each portion and have highly comfortable fitting feeling are formed by a pair of three-dimensional gathers disposed on either side. In the three-dimensional gather BS, a sheet extending from the lateral side to the center side direction is folded in four by folding the sheet at the first folding portion folded back toward the lateral side on a central side position and at the second folding portion and the third folding portion in series to form the first folding back surface, the second folding back surface, the third folding back surface, and the fourth folding back surface in this order from the lower layer side. In a predetermined range containing the body fluid excretion portion H in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article, at least the third folding back surface and the fourth folding back surface stand so as to form an approximately dogleg-shaped cross section, and in the buttock side portion, from the second folding back surface to the fourth folding back surface are bonded to one another, and stand linearly in an oblique manner toward the outer side direction using the first folding portion as the standing base point. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077614 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PATIENT ACTIVATED BOLUS ADMINISTRATION - A device and method to accept a setting of a maximum volume of a drug that is introduced into a subcutaneous channel upon a patient's direction, while retaining a pre-designated flow of the drug to the channel over an extended period after accounting for such maximum volume. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077615 | Pen Needle Tip - A needle tip assembly includes a needle tip, a needle tip cover structured and arranged to facilitate installation of the needle tip onto at least one of a pen needle, a pre-loaded syringe, and an injection device, and a slot arranged on a sidewall of a body of the needle tip. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077616 | METHODS FOR GUIDING HEART FAILURE DECOMPENSATION THERAPY - An implantable medical device system and associated method for use in guiding an acute decompensated heart failure therapy set an optimal fluid status measurement level. A physiological sensor signal sensed by an implantable medical device is used to compute the fluid status measurement. A target rate of change of the fluid status measurement is computed for guiding the therapy. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077617 | Device for implanting objects into animal tissue - A device for implanting an object into animal tissue and a method for using the same device is provided. The device includes a cannula having a longitudinal axis, a passageway extending therethrough, a proximal end, and an opposite distal end that is insertable into tissue and defines an exit aperture for discharge of the object from the cannula. The device also includes an axially movable plunger disposed and oriented in a non-coaxial relationship within at least a portion of the cannula and a partial barrier disposed within the cannula adjacent to its distal end and configured to at least partially block the passageway, where the partial barrier at least partially defining an object receiving opening that is in communication with the passageway and sufficiently sized to receive the object and the plunger. When the device is in a first position, the partial barrier prevents the object from entering the passageway even when the plunger is inserted into the object receiving opening. When the device is moved to a second position, the passageway is aligned with the object, such that, upon movement of the plunger towards the distal end of the cannula, the plunger engages the object and pushes it through the object receiving opening towards and through the exit aperture. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077618 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Post-Cardial Infarction Damage - Methods and compositions for treating post-myocardial infarction damage are herein disclosed. In some embodiments, a carrier with a treatment agent may be fabricated. The carrier can be formulated from a bioerodable, sustained-release substance. The resultant loaded carrier may then be suspended in at least one component of a two-component matrix system for simultaneous delivery to a post-myocardial infarction treatment area. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077619 | VASCULAR FILTER WITH IMPROVED STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY - Apparatus for treating a patient having an obstruction in a first blood vessel through which blood normally flows in a given direction, at a location downstream of a branch point where the first blood vessel and a second blood vessel branch off from a main blood vessel. The apparatus includes: a guide catheter insertable into the first blood vessel to a point upstream of the branch point; first and second filters insertable through the guide catheter for trapping debris in the first and second blood vessels; a guide wire insertable through the guide catheter into the first blood vessel to a location downstream of the branch point; and an obstruction removal assembly insertable into the first blood vessel over the guide wire to the location of the obstruction. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077620 | Guide Catheters - High performance guide catheters are described as suitable for neurovascular access. They are constructed using a machined core, in which the core includes transition features from a proximal to distal-most section of the device. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077621 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - A locking mechanism for a medical device to selective lock a first elongate member from longitudinal movement relative to a second elongate member of the medical device. The locking mechanism includes a flexible tubular member disposed in a bore of a handle assembly of the medical device, and an actuator, such as a cam member having a cam or eccentric surface. Pivotable movement of the actuator from a first position to a second position compresses or deforms the flexible tubular member against the first elongate member to lock the first elongate member from longitudinal movement relative to the handle assembly. | 2011-03-31 |
20110077622 | DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING STENT LOCKING STRUCTURE - A drainage stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medial device, a drainage catheter or stent, and a locking mechanism for selectively coupling the drainage stent to the elongate shaft. The drainage stent is selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft such that the proximal end of the stent is positioned proximal of the distal end of the elongate shaft. The locking mechanism includes an engaging feature of the elongate shaft which engages a portion of the stent such that the stent may be selectively coupled to the elongate shaft through rotational motion of the elongate shaft relative to the stent. In some instances, the engaging feature of the elongate shaft may be a tab which extends into an opening of the stent. | 2011-03-31 |