15th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100094104 | IN-VIVO INFORMATION ACQUIRING DEVICE - An in-vivo information acquiring device for acquiring in-vivo information on a plurality of subjects includes an information acquiring unit configured to acquire specific information for specifying the subjects; a storage unit configured to store therein the in-vivo information on the subjects; and a control unit configured to execute control of registering the specific information acquired by the information acquiring unit in the storage unit and causing the registered specific information to correspond to the in-vivo information on a subject specified by the specific information so as to store the in-vivo information on the subjects by the specific information. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094105 | PIEZOELECTRIC TRANSDUCER - A miniature piezoelectric transducer element is provided, comprising; (a) a cell element having a cavity; (b) a flexible piezoelectric layer attached to the cell member, the piezoelectric layer having an external surface and an internal surface, the piezoelectric layer featuring such dimensions so as to enable fluctuations thereof at its resonance frequency upon impinging of an external acoustic wave; and (c) a first electrode attached to the external surface and a second electrode attached to the internal surface of the piezoelectric layer. At least one of the electrodes may be specifically shaped so as to provide a maximal electrical output, wherein the electrical output may be current, voltage or power. A preferred shape of the electrodes includes two cores interconnected by a connecting member. The transducer element may function as a transmitter. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094106 | SECONDARY-EMITTER SENSOR POSITION INDICATOR - A secondary-emitter sensor position indicator has primary emitters that transmit light having primary wavelengths and at least one secondary emitter that transmits light having at least one secondary wavelength. A detector outputs a sensor signal in response to received light. An attachment assembly, in a sensor-on condition, positions the emitters and detector relative to a tissue site so that the sensor signal is substantially responsive to the primary wavelength light after attenuation by pulsatile blood flow within the tissue site and is negligibly responsive to the secondary wavelength light. The attachment assembly, in a sensor out-of-position condition, positions the secondary emitter relative to the tissue site so that the sensor signal is at least partially responsive to the secondary wavelength. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094107 | REFLECTION-DETECTOR SENSOR POSITION INDICATOR - A reflection-detector sensor position indicator comprises emitters that transmit light having a plurality of wavelengths. A detector outputs a sensor signal. At least one reflection detector outputs at least one sensor position signal. An attachment assembly attaches the emitters, the detector and the reflection detector onto a tissue site. A sensor-on condition indicates that the attachment assembly has positioned the emitters generally centered over a fingernail, the detector on a fingertip opposite the fingernail and the reflection detector over the fingernail. The sensor signal, in the sensor-on condition, is at least substantially responsive to the emitter transmitted light after attenuation by pulsatile blood flow perfused within a fingernail bed underneath the fingernail. The sensor position signal, in the sensor-on condition, is at least substantially responsive to the emitter transmitted light after reflection off of the fingernail. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094108 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AND MONITORING DESATURATION INDICES AND INSTANTANEOUS RESPIRATORY RATE - Determining and monitoring desaturation indices and instantaneous respiratory rate, based on extracting components from the blood oxygen saturation (SpO | 2010-04-15 |
20100094109 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT OF AN OCCLUDED BODY LUMEN - Systems and methods are provided for probing an occluded body lumen, including a flexible conduit insertable into the body lumen, at least one delivery waveguide and at least one collection waveguide integrated with the flexible conduit and arranged to deliver and collect radiation about a distal end of said flexible conduit, at least one radiation source connected to a transmission input of the at least one delivery waveguide, at least one optical detector connected to a transmission output of at least one collection waveguide, a spectrometer connected with the at least one optical detector, and constructed and arranged to scan radiation and perform spectroscopy, and a controller programmed to process data from said spectrometer and provide information for directing said flexible conduit through obstacles within the occluded body lumen. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094110 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, a no coding blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that do not require a calibration code is provided. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094111 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, a multi compatible or universal blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that require calibration code and test strips that do not require calibration code. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094112 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, an auto turn on blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system is provided. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094113 | HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING DURING AUTOMATED MEASUREMENT OF BLOOD CONSTITUENTS - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses that can provide measurement of analytes such as glucose with a variety of sensors in connection with hemodynamic monitoring. Some embodiments of the present invention enable the use of a single arterial access site for automated blood glucose measurement as well as hemodynamic monitoring. Some embodiments of the present invention can reduce or eliminate nuisance hemodynamic alarms. Some embodiments of the present invention can provide hemodynamic monitoring during an automated analyte measurement process. An example apparatus according to the present invention comprises a blood access system, adapted to remove blood from a body and infuse at least a portion of the blood back into the body. Such an apparatus also comprises an analyte sensor, mounted with or integrated into the blood access system such that the analyte sensor measures the analyte in the blood that has been removed from the body by the blood access system. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094114 | USE OF MULTIPLE CALIBRATION SOLUTIONS WITH AN ANALYTE SENSOR WITH USE IN AN AUTOMATED BLOOD ACCESS SYSTEM - The invention relates to an automated calibration procedure for analyte sensors such as glucose sensors. The system can provide a calibration point at zero analyte concentration as well as a second calibration point at a known analyte concentration or other pre-determined points. Although not restricted to two point calibration procedure, the system as described enables the system to create one or more calibration points. The use of multiple calibration points can allow the system to correct for both slope and bias drifts. The system also provides the opportunity to provide one or more validation samples. The present invention enables a multitude of options in both calibration and validation to ensure effective operation of the system. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094115 | Electrically insulated surgical needle assembly - A surgical needle assembly for penetrating soft and hard tissues of a patient includes a handle assembly removably coupled to the needle assembly. The needle assembly is electrically coupled to an electrical signal source. The surgical tool includes an electrically conductive portion in communication with an un-insulated distal end of the needle assembly, and an insulated portion extending from the distal end to the handle assembly. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094116 | PERCUTANEOUS MAGNETIC GASTROSTOMY - A system and method places a percutaneous gastrostomy device into a body cavity of a patient using a magnetic gastrostomy tube and a medical detection sensing device. The magnetic gastrostomy tube has a ferromagnetic element attached to its distal end. Various embodiments allow a needle to be passed from the magnetic detection sensing device outside the patient toward a magnetic gastrostomy tube inside the patient or, alternatively, from the magnetic gastrostomy tube inside the patient toward the magnetic detection sensing device outside the patient. After a needle makes a hole between the outside of the patient and the body cavity, a medical wire may be passed through the hole, and the medical wire can then be used to place the percutaneous gastrostomy device. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094117 | MEASURING CONTAINER FOR BIOMAGNETIC MEASUREMENTS - A measuring container is provided, which can be used for biomagnetic measurements, in particular for magnetocardiological measurements. The measuring container comprises an outer screen against electromagnetic high frequency fields and an inner screen against low frequency electromagnetic fields. The measuring container is constructed as a two-chamber system with an outer container comprising the outer screen. A measuring chamber with the inner screen is introduced into the outer container. An antechamber which can be walked into from outside is formed between the inner wall of the outer container and the measuring chamber. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094118 | MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, X-RAY CT APPARATUS, MRI APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING APPARATUS, AND MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - A medical image processing apparatus has a parameter calculating unit, a storage unit, and an image generating unit. The parameter calculating unit analyzes data of a plurality of time-series medical images, each containing an image of an organ having a functional blood vessel and a feeding blood vessel, and calculates a parameter based on at least a blood volume in the feeding blood vessel. The storage unit stores in advance a table that associates parameters with degrees of a cancer progression of the organ. The image generating unit refers to the table, obtains a degree of the cancer progression corresponding to the calculated parameter, and generates an image to which the obtained degree is applied on a region-by-region basis. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094119 | METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR IMAGE-GUIDED STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY OF BREAST CANCER - A method of treating a cancerous region in a breast of a patient comprising (i) imaging the breast in a three-dimensional coordinate system, (ii) stereotactically determining the location of the cancerous region in the breast, (iii) optionally determining the volume of the entire cancerous region to be treated, and (iv) while maintaining the breast in a three-dimensional coordinate system that is identical to or corresponds with the three-dimensional coordinate system used in (i), noninvasively exposing the cancerous region of the breast of the patient to a cancer-treatment effective dose of radiation; and equipment for use in such a method. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094120 | PREDICTING EFFICACY OF PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT - Methods and systems are described for determining, in a patient that suffers from a mood disorder (e.g., depression), a propensity of the patient to manifest reduced symptoms or levels of indicators of the mood disorder in response to a psychiatric treatment. This can involve determining levels of a marker (e.g., a metabolite) indicative of a brain bioenergetic state of the patient that is predictive of whether the patient will response favorably to an antidepression treatment. Such bioenergetic state markers, tending to normalize in response to antidepression therapy, can include, e.g., a pH, a magnesium level, and a phosphorus level. Brain levels of such markers can be determined by, e.g., | 2010-04-15 |
20100094121 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD - A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes a collection unit which collects a magnetic resonance signal from the subject by applying a uniform static magnetic field to a subject and also applies a radio-frequency magnetic field and a gradient magnetic field to the subject in accordance with a predetermined pulse sequence, a reconstruction unit which reconstructs an image concerning the subject based on the magnetic resonance signal collected by the collection unit, a detection unit which detects a respiration level of the subject, a control unit which controls the reconstruction unit to reconstruct the image based on the magnetic resonance signal collected by the collection unit in a state wherein a peak of the detected respiration level falls within an allowable range, and a change unit which changes the allowable range based on a change in a plurality of peak values of a plurality detected respiration levels. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094122 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC, NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSIS OF PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AND MEASUREMENT OF MEAN PULMONARY ARTERIAL PRESSURE - A method for diagnosing pulmonary hypertension from phase-contrast magnetic resonance (MR) images includes providing a time series of one or more magnetic resonance (MR) flow images of a patient's mediastinum during one or more cardiac cycles, segmenting the pulmonary artery within each image of the times series of images, identifying the anterior wall and pulmonary valve within the segmented pulmonary artery, analyzing blood flow during a diastolic phase of the one or more cardiac cycles to determine a relative duration of blood flow, t | 2010-04-15 |
20100094123 | TRANSMISSION LINE FOR RF SIGNALS WITHOUT MATCHING NETWORKS - The present invention relates to an electrically conductive transmission line for transmitting RF signals, in particular for transmitting MR signals between a transmission and/or receiving coil ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094124 | COMBINING X-RAY WITH INTRAVASCULARLY ACQUIRED DATA - A system for estimating a position in an x-ray projection image. The position corresponds to a projected probe position of an intravascular probe at a time of acquiring data from the intravascular probe. Marker detector for identifying in the x-ray projection image a plurality of projected positions of markers ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094125 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR 3-D IMAGING - A system and method for recording and depicting ultrasound images of a moving object are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, ultrasound images are acquired as the field of view of an ultrasound probe is advanced across the tissues of interest during a resting period between periods of relatively large-scale heart cycle motion. A series of images acquired during a particular resting period may be represented as a three-dimensional volume image, and the comparison of volume images from adjacent cardiac resting periods enables three-dimensional volume image modulation analysis which may be presented for a user as a moving volume image of the objects of interest within the field of view. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094126 | LIGHT-GUIDED TRANSLUMINAL CATHETER - Generally, the present invention is directed to a light-guided catheter for direct visualization of placement through the skin. An embodiment of the invention includes a method for transcutaneous viewing and guiding of intracorporeal catheters into a body that comprises inserting a catheter into the body having at least one lumen and internally illuminating the catheter with light capable of propagating through the blood and tissue to an external viewer outside of the body. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094127 | METHODS FOR STENT STRUT DETECTION AND RELATED MEASUREMENT AND DISPLAY USING OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - In one embodiment, the invention relates to a processor based method for generating positional and other information relating to a stent in the lumen of a vessel using a computer. The method includes the steps of generating an optical coherence image data set in response to an OCT scan of a sample containing at least one stent; and identifying at least one one-dimensional local cue in the image data set relating to the position of the stent. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094128 | METHOD AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR DETERMINING A FUNCTIONAL PROPERTY OF A MOVING OBJECT - The present invention relates to a system ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094129 | ESOPHAGIAL VISUALIZATION DEVICE - This invention relates to a device for continuously visualizing the esophagus during atrial finrillation ablation procedure to reduce the risk of developing atrio-esophagial fistula as the result of atrial fibrillation ablation. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094130 | Ultrasonograph - An ultrasonograph includes a main body to which an ultrasonic probe is connected, an operation device having an operation switch, and a movable arm connecting the main body housing and the operation device. A bumper section is formed around the operation device, and wherein at least one probe container in which the ultrasonic probe is containable is formed at the bumper section. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094131 | ULTRASONIC ESTIMATION OF STRAIN INDUCED BY IN VIVO COMPRESSION - An in vivo source of compression is used to cause a bodily structure of interest to expand and contract. Ultrasound signals are incident and their echoes are processed by a strain processor. Resulting strain images are freed from noise caused external sources of compression. A tissue stiffness index is calculated to obtain quantitative measure of stiffness. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094132 | Ultrasound system having a simplified user interface - The present invention is directed to a system and method which allows for a simplified user interface tailored to specific procedures and which allows for mobility and easy sanitation. Advantage is taken of an understanding as to the critical functions that an operator is to perform for a specific range of procedures and tailoring the user input to accommodate only those functions. In one embodiment, the user interface consists of a touch screen and a rotatable knob having positional indents with the indents providing incremental increases or decreases in functionality specific to exams or procedures performed with the sonographic equipment. Using this approach, the complexity normally associated with operating sonographic devices is greatly reduced. The operational controls available from the touch screen are changeable to accommodate different function uses of the sonographic device. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094133 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND DISPLAY METHOD - An imaging part scans a predetermined site of a subject to which a contrast agent has been administered, with ultrasound waves, and thereby acquires plural frames of ultrasound image data. A contrast agent inflow detector detects the inflow of the contrast agent into each region based on the signal intensity in each region represented in the plural frames of ultrasound image data. A reference time determining part determines, as a reference time, a time point when the contrast agent inflow detector detects the inflow of the contrast agent into a first region of interest. A color coding part obtains a relative time of the inflow of the contrast agent into each region with reference to the reference time, and generates image data representing the color of each region with a hue corresponding to the relative time. An image based on the image data representing the hue is displayed. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094134 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDICAL IMAGING USING NEAR-INFRARED OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY COMBINED WITH PHOTOACOUSTIC AND ULTRASOUND GUIDANCE - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for biological imaging comprising a probe comprising an emitter and a detector; a source circuit connected in operational communication to the emitter; a detector circuit connected in operational communication to the detector; a central processing unit connected to the source circuit and the detector circuit; a display operably connected to the central processing unit; and wherein the apparatus is capable of photoacoustic tomography and diffusive optical tomography and/or ultrasound tomography. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094135 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PHASE MEASUREMENTS - Preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems for phase measurement which address the problem of phase noise using combinations of a number of strategies including, but not limited to, common-path interferometry, phase referencing, active stabilization and differential measurement. Embodiment are directed to optical devices for imaging small biological objects with light. These embodiments can be applied to the fields of, for example, cellular physiology and neuroscience. These preferred embodiments are based on principles of phase measurements and imaging technologies. The scientific motivation for using phase measurements and imaging technologies is derived from, for example, cellular biology at the sub-micron level which can include, without limitation, imaging origins of dysplasia, cellular communication, neuronal transmission and implementation of the genetic code. The structure and dynamics of sub-cellular constituents cannot be currently studied in their native state using the existing methods and technologies including, for example, x-ray and neutron scattering. In contrast, light based techniques with nanometer resolution enable the cellular machinery to be studied in its native state. Thus, preferred embodiments of the present invention include systems based on principles of interferometry and/or phase measurements and are used to study cellular physiology. These systems include principles of low coherence interferometry (LCI) using optical interferometers to measure phase, or light scattering spectroscopy (LSS) wherein interference within the cellular components themselves is used, or in the alternative the principles of LCI and LSS can be combined to result in systems of the present invention. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094136 | ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - A fluorescence distribution image of each fluorescent agent can be acquired from a fluorescence image that has been captured in a mixed state so as to improve the diagnosability of cancer cells. An endoscope system comprises: a light source section for selectively irradiating two or more types of excitation lights having different spectral characteristics so as to excite two or more types of fluorescent agents having different optical characteristics; an imaging section provided on a part to be inserted into a body cavity, and having a light-receiving sensitivity in the wavelength bands of the two or more types of fluorescence radiated from the observation target by respective types of excitation lights; a storage section for storing relation information between the fluorescence intensity and the concentration of each of the fluorescent agents; a concentration information computing section for computing concentration information of each of the fluorescent agents on the basis of the fluorescence intensities of two or more images captured by the imaging section and the relation information stored in the storage section, and outputting the concentration information; and a mode switching section capable of switching between a first fluorescence observation mode in which at least one of the fluorescence intensity images acquired by the imaging section is presented, and a second fluorescence observation mode in which the concentration information of each of the fluorescent agents computed by the concentration information computing section is presented. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094137 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OBSERVATION OF TYMPANIC FUNCTION - Methods and systems for endoscopic observation of tympanic function. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094138 | Imaging catheter using laser profile for plaque depth measurement - A device, system, and method for measuring the depth of a material layer such as a blood vessel plaque layer is disclosed. A fiber optic bundle housed in a balloon catheter projects a laser dot toward a conical mirror, which reflects the dot perpendicularly onto the surface of the plaque. The laser dot is reflected back from the plaque layer with a substantially Gaussian intensity profile. The conical mirror directs the reflected image back to the fiber optic bundle, which delivers the image to a sensor. The depth of the plaque layer can be determined by comparing the diameter of the image intensity profile to a pre-obtained normalized data set. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094139 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA OF A PATIENT - The present invention relates to a system ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094140 | Noninvasive Method and Apparatus to Measure Body Pressure Using Extrinsic Perturbation - Current noninvasive blood pressure measurement methods are not able to measure pressure during nonpulsatile blood flow. We propose method to measure intravascular or other compartment pressure which applies extrinsic pressure oscillation. Pressure-volume response of the compressed structure is obtained and compartment pressure is estimated as the extrinsic pressure at which compressed structure has the highest compliance. Delivering extrinsic oscillations at a higher frequency than the pulse rate, pressure reading can be obtained much faster. Because it is not dependant on intrinsic vascular oscillations, pressure can be measured during arrhythmias, during cardiac bypass, during resuscitation, in the venous compartment or in the other nonpulsatile compressible body compartments. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094141 | JUGULAR VENOUS PRESSURE RULER - A JVP ruler and a method for its use in measuring a jugular venous pressure in a patient, includes orienting the JVP ruler such that the second arm is collinear with a vertical line originating at a right atrium of the patient and such a the first arm is horizontal and having a transducer end situated opposite the pivot end of the first arm. The JVP Ruler has first and second arms elongate and situated to be in perpendicular relation one to the other. The arms meet and terminate at a pivot located at the pivot ends of the arms respectively, the transducer end being generally above a pulse point, the pulse point being a point on the skin of the patient where variations of the jugular venous pressure within the internal jugular vein are exhibited as at least vertical displacement of the skin. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094142 | Display Module of LED Light Pillar of Hemomanometer and the Hemomanometer with LED Light Pillar - The present invention relates to an instrument for measuring blood pressure. More particularly, the present invention relates to a display module of LED light pillar of hemomanometer. Which comprises a shell ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094143 | Access Needle Pressure Sensor Device and Method of Use - A tool and method of positioning and delivering medical devices and therapeutics within the pericardial space, as well as other body part or space. A needle is inserted into the chest through a sub-xiphoid puncture, and the pressure within the needle is monitored manometrically or otherwise sensed as the needle is advanced towards the pericardial space. By reading the pressure within the needle while it is advanced, the clinician is able to know that he or she is avoiding insertion of it into organs or spaces not intended to be the target location. In addition the retractable sharp edge allows the operator to access the space and cut tissue but do so safely by retracting the sharp edge. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094144 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING CARDIAC OUTPUT USING PULMONARY ARTERY PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS - Systems and methods for determining cardiac output are disclosed. An illustrative method of determining cardiac output includes sensing an arterial pressure waveform using a pressure sensor located within a pulmonary artery, identifying a valve closure time associated with the pulmonary valve using the sensed arterial pressure waveform, estimating stroke volume using the systolic portion of the arterial pressure waveform and the valve closure time, and obtaining a measure of cardiac output based on the estimated stroke volume. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094145 | NON-INVASIVE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS FOR MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE - A 3-way solenoid valve ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094146 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING AN EXTENDED OPTICAL RANGE - A system and method for monitoring blood pressure of a wearer has an inflatable arm cuff that is selectably inflatable to differing air pressures that incorporates a fabric having both a light transmission property and a light reflection property when the fabric is illuminated with light having wavelength(s) in the range from about 400 to about 2200 nanometers. A radiation source and a detector are attached to the fabric in relative positions such that the reception of incident radiation by the detector is directly affected by a change in the amount of light transmitted through the fabric relative to the amount of light reflected by the fabric as the fabric stretches in response to motion in the body of a wearer due to changes in the flow of blood through an artery disposed beneath the fabric occurring in consonance with variations in the air pressure within the inflatable cuff. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094147 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING HEART FUNCTION - Characteristics of a user's heart are detected. In accordance with an example embodiment, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected heart characteristics. The BCG output is further processed using data from one or more additional sensors, such as to reduce noise and/or otherwise process the BCG signal to characterize the user's heart function. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094148 | Differential apneic detection in aid of diagnosis and treatment - A computer-based detection method employable with a sleeping subject for aiding in the differential-character diagnosis and treatments of apneic events includes gathering heart-sound data, including S1 data and S2 data. A combined time-frequency-intensity (TFI) analysis, of the gathered data is performed, in a continuous manner, over a selected time period. Based on the performing and the performed TFI analysis, an output is produced which is indicative of the presence and character of any detected apneic event. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094149 | Noninvasive Ultrasound Cardiac Pacemaker and Defibrillator - A device for providing extracorporeal cardiac pacing. The device includes an ultrasound transducer mountable to the external thorax of a patient and an ultrasound generator for transmitting ultrasound pulses to the ultrasound transducer. The heart rate of a patient is monitored by the device. A controller evaluates the heartbeat as compared with threshold criteria for stimulation of the heart and causes the ultrasound generator to deliver ultrasound pulses to the ultrasound transducer at a prescribed intensity, frequency, and pulse duration. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094150 | Heart Rate Detection in High Noise Conditions - A method of processing heart monitoring samples is provided that includes computing a folded correlation value for each heart monitoring sample in a plurality of heart monitoring samples and identifying peaks corresponding to heartbeats based on the folded correlation values of the heart monitoring samples. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094151 | Stethoscope Timer Attachment and Clip Holder Therefor - A stethoscope timer attachment and clip holder therefore comprising a timing device affixed to a tube of a stethoscope, and a holster to receive the timing device in an inverted position, wherein said holster is connected to a waist band of a pair of pants of a health care professional to carry the stethoscope thereon. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094152 | System and method for acoustic detection of coronary artery disease - A system and method for acoustic detection of coronary artery disease (CAD) are provided. The system includes a transducer for acoustically detecting heart signals of a patient and a computer system which executes detection software for processing the detected heart signals to identify the presence of CAD from the heart signals. The software allows for the automatic definition of a diastolic “window” of the acoustic signal for analysis, and automatically edits the sampled acoustic signal to eliminate unwanted artifacts and/or noise in the acoustic signal. The edited signal is then processed by a plurality of signal processing algorithms, including spectral analysis algorithms, time-frequency algorithms, global feature algorithms, kurtosis algorithms, mutual information algorithms, negenthropy algorithms, and principal component analysis algorithms, to generate a disease vector. The disease vector is then classified to determine whether CAD is present in the patient. Classification can be accomplished using linear discriminant analysis or a support vector machine. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094153 | Respiration monitoring - A respiration sensor comprises a frame that is adapted to extend from a first point of contact on one side of a patient to a second point of contact on an opposing side of the patient, including a force sensor in the first point of contact. The second point of contact can comprise a patient support, which will usually support the patient in a generally horizontal state. The frame is preferably as shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,681,326 with an arch extending over an area adapted to receive a patient. The first point of contact can include a plate which abuts the patient. The sensor is ideally located between the plate and the remainder of the frame. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094154 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING FUNCTION OF THE BRAIN AND OTHER COMPLEX SYSTEMS - A method and system are provided for analyzing electromagnetic brain signals such as EEG and ECoG signals in a subject in real time and which avoids the need for time-intensive retrospective analysis of brain activity in the subject. This can be applied to all complex systems with multiple fluctuating signals to identify and predict significant events | 2010-04-15 |
20100094155 | System and Method for Prediction of Cognitive Decline - A system and method for prediction of cognitive decline, comprises an input receiving input data corresponding to brain activity of an individual and a processor coupled to the input for analyzing the input data to obtain a selected set of features, the processor comparing the selected set of features to at least a portion of entries in a database corresponding to brain activity of a plurality of individuals, wherein entries in the database have been separated into a plurality of categories corresponding to one of a degree of cognitive decline and a propensity for future cognitive decline of individuals relating to the entries, the processor determining, based on the comparison, a category most closely corresponding to the selected set of features. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094156 | System and Method for Biofeedback Administration - A biofeedback system for administration of electroencephalographic (EEG) neurofeedback training includes a plurality of electrodes sensors for placement on the head of a trainee and a switching head box comprising a plurality of contacts each of which connects to one electrode sensor and for specific biofeedback and neural connectivity training. The system also includes an interface device which includes at least two EEG signal amplifiers and connects to the switching head box, and a computer comprising software for generating user-control functions which corresponds in real-time to EEG signals received by the interface device and processed by the computer. The switching head box includes a switch with at least two conductors and connects the electrode sensors to the interface device for transmitting EEG signals from the trainee to the computer. Specific combinations of electrode sensors are used for specific types of biofeedback training. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094157 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING A USER OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE - A method for identifying a user of an electronic device is presented. In the method, for each of a plurality of users, a bioelectrical impedance of the user is measured, a value based on the measurement is generated, and the value is associated with information corresponding to the user. A bioelectrical impedance of a current user of the electronic device is also measured, and a value based on this measurement is generated. The value associated with the current user is compared with at least one of the values associated with the plurality of users. In response to the comparison, the electronic device is operated based on the information corresponding to one of the plurality of users in response to the current user interacting with the electronic device if the value associated with the current user indicates the current user is the one of the plurality of users. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094158 | ESTIMATION OF PROPENSITY TO SYMPTOMATIC HYPOTENSION - The invention relates to estimation of a patient's propensity to suffer from symptomatic hypotension during extracorporeal blood treatment. An electromagnetic test signal, which is applied over a thoracic region of the patient via at least one transmitter electrode. A result signal produced in response to the test signal is received via at least one receiver electrode on the patient. A test parameter is derived based on the result signal. The test parameter expresses a fluid status of the thoracic region of the patient, and it is determined whether the test parameter fulfills an alarm criterion. If the test parameter fulfills an alarm criteria, an alarm signal is generated. This signal indicates that the patient is hypotension prone, and that appropriate measures should be taken. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094159 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING REFERENCE SIGNALS FOR MEASURING PHASE RESPONSE CHARACTERISTIC OF HUMAN BODY, AND PHASE RESPONSE CHARACTERISTIC MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD EMPLOYING THE SAME - Provided are an apparatus for transmitting reference signals for measuring the phase response characteristic of a human body in human body communication, and a system and method for measuring the phase response characteristic of a human body using the same. The apparatus including: a signal generator for generating reference signals for measuring the phase response characteristic of a human body; a signal distributor for distributing the generated reference signals to a transmitting electrode and a frequency converter; the transmitting electrode for applying the reference signals distributed by the signal distributor to a human body; the frequency converter for converting the frequency of the reference signals distributed by the signal distributor into a frequency different from a frequency of a reference signal applied to the human body via the transmitting electrode; and a radio antenna for wirelessly transmitting the frequency-converted reference signal to a free space. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094160 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A DISEASE - Methods, systems, and apparatus to determine the presence of a disease condition in a medical patient by evaluating conductivity information. In some embodiments, point-attributes values may be obtained from conductivity data sets. This data may be compared to previously determined data, such as threshold values. In some embodiments, z-scores may be determined to combine a plurality of point-attribute values in formulation of a composite score for a patient. In some embodiments, z-scores may be weighted by overall accuracy of the point-attribute in predicting presence of the disease. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094161 | QUANTITATIVE, NON-INVASIVE, CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY USING SIMULATED DISTANCE VISUAL STIMULUS DEVICE FOR NEUROLOGIC TESTING - A portable virtual reality device is disclosed that will facilitate the effective and efficient screening for TBI in military personnel in forward deployed military settings or remote locations using minimally trained staff. This includes the establishment of a protocol that will provide cost effective pre-screening of military personnel prior to deployment to establish a baseline of brain function prior to possible future injury. The efficiency of the device will promote subsequent follow-up screening to assess the effectiveness of prescribed TBI treatment. Further protocols for diagnosis and rehabilitation applications using the same virtual reality portable device will allow more advanced usage for clinicians providing ongoing evaluation and treatment. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094162 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SCREENING AND TREATMENT OF YOUNG INFANTS DEMONSTRATING DEFICITS IN AUDITORY PROCESSING - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for screening infants at high risk for central auditory processing deficits and then remediating less efficient processing behaviorally using an adaptive training algorithm that gradually increases sensitivity to rapidly occurring stimuli streams. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094163 | MEDICAL APPARATUS WITH A SENSOR FOR DETECTING A FORCE - The invention relates to a medical apparatus ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094164 | OPTICAL MICROSENSOR AND METHODS FOR MONITORING INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE - A method is provided for internally monitoring pressure of a patient by transmitting an external light source to an implantable microsensor device. The implantable microsensor device has a microlens, a deflectable membrane responsive to a change in pressure of a surrounding environment within the patient, and an array structure disposed between the microlens and the membrane. The array structure includes a first layer that emits a first wavelength of light and a second layer that emits a second wavelength of light responsive to an external light source, where the first and second wavelengths of light are respectively transmissive through the surrounding environment and distinct from one another. Either the array structure or the microlens translates with the membrane in response to the change in pressure of the surrounding environment. The implantable microsensor is compatible with medical imaging devices and does not require an internal or external power supply. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094165 | Gas Column Pressure Monitoring Device - The present invention provides a device for efficiently coupling a pressure monitoring device to a pressure transducer. In addition, the present invention reduces or eliminates the likelihood air will be unintentionally injected into the pressure monitoring device while connecting the pressure monitoring device to a pressure transducer. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a pressure monitoring coupler comprising a sealing member and a device body. The sealing member comprises a sealing flange connected to an engagement member. The engagement member includes a first and second O-ring positioned thereon. The device body comprises a pressurizing lumen and an intersecting monitoring lumen in communication with a receiving aperture. During use, a pressure monitoring catheter is inserted into a patient's tissue. The pressure monitoring catheter and a transducer are connected to the device body of the present invention. Thereafter, the sealing member is inserted into the device body while the pressure within the pressure monitoring catheter is maintained at or less than a state or equilibrium with the pressure applied by the tissue. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094166 | Methods and devices for taking multiple biopsy samples from the esophagus - A biopsy device is provided which has a plurality of sample chamber bodies with each body having a plurality of sample chambers. The sample chamber bodies are pivotally coupled to one another to permit the device to be steered and so that the device may conform somewhat to the shape of the esophagus. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094167 | MEDICAL EXAMINING DEVICE WITH FIBER OPTIC RECEIVING CHANNEL AND SAMPLING CHANNEL - There is provided a medical examining device including a sample tube detachably connectable to a viewing tool having a fiber optic viewing device. The sample tube defines a tube first end and an opposing tube second end and includes a tube wall extending between the tube first and second ends. The tube wall includes tube inner and outer surfaces extending between the tube first and second ends. The tube inner surface defines a central sampling channel sized and configured to longitudinally receive a sampling tool. A longitudinal channel extends partially through the tube wall from the tube first end towards the tube second end. A translucent lens is positioned in optical communication with the longitudinal channel adjacent the tube second end. The fiber optic viewing device is removably insertable within the longitudinal channel to dispose the fiber optic viewing device in optical communication with the translucent lens. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094168 | INSTRUMENT FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF TIGHT BODY DUCTS - The invention relates to an instrument for the medical examination of tight body ducts, particularly for the mammary ducts of the breast, comprising a cannula having a cannula shaft ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094169 | Plugged tip delivery tube for marker placement - The invention provides marker delivery devices, assemblies, and methods. Assemblies embodying features of the invention include marker delivery devices having a delivery tube with an orifice, markers, and a plug releasably disposed in the tube occluding the orifice. The plug prevents markers from passing through the orifice before the marker is to be placed at a desired location within a patient's body, prevents ingress of tissue into the bore of the tube, and allows markers to pass out of the orifice when marker delivery is desired. Guidance of a delivery tube to a desired location within a patient's body may include the use of an imaging device, with or without the use of a guide cannula. The plug may itself serve as a marker, and may be the sole marker. Markers may be detectable by ultrasound, X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, and other imaging devices, and may include bioactive elements. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094170 | Means for Sampling Animal Blood | 2010-04-15 |
20100094171 | BLOOD COLLECTION SET WITH VENTING MECHANISM - The blood collection set includes an IV needle assembly, a length of flexible plastic tubing extending from the IV needle assembly and a non-patient needle assembly. The set is formed with a venting mechanism that permits an outflow of air, while blocking an outflow of blood or other fluids. Thus, the venting mechanism enables air that had existed in interior portions of the blood collection set to be vented allowing for greater flash visualization on venous entry, and avoids the need to employ a discard tube. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094172 | Test system for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a body fluid - An actuator for driving a test element is disclosed. The test element can comprise a lancet for perforating the skin of a living organism. The actuator can comprise an engaging part for engaging and driving the test element in a lancing motion. The actuator can further comprise a lancing actuator and a lancing spring. The lancing actuator can bias the lancing spring by executing a forward movement and thereby can exert a biasing force on the engaging part. The actuator can further comprise a latch element. The latch element can be a force-sensitive latch element for exerting a retention force to hold back the engaging part. The retention force can counteract the biasing force. The latch element can release the engaging part when the biasing force exerted by the lancing actuator exceeds the retention force exerted by the latch element, thereby allowing the test element to perform the lancing motion. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094173 | PRESSURE CONTROL FOR CATHETER DRAIN TUBING - Described is, e.g., an apparatus ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094174 | METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL BIOMECHANICAL DATA AND PARAMETER ANALYSIS AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME METHOD - A 3D biochemical data and parameter analysis method and system are provided. The 3D biochemical data and parameter analysis method, including: collecting first biomechanical information of an upper body and second biomechanical information of a lower body with respect to a standard movement; and providing 3D static data or 3D motion tracking data for a diagnosis or prognosis of a musculoskeletal system disease considering both the upper body and lower body, the 3D static data or 3D motion tracking data being generated by associating the collected first biomechanical information with second biomechanical information. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094175 | Adjustable pneumatic supporting surface - An apparatus and method are adapted for characterizing human tissue type. A plurality of inflatable bladders enable the application of kinetic energy to the human tissue. Collected data responsive to the applied kinetic energy differentiates between different tissue types and patient loading. The data can be routed via a network to a remote location. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094176 | EYE OPENING DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING EYE OPENING - An eye opening detection system that includes an imaging mechanism that captures an image of the face of a detected subject, an edge extraction mechanism that extracts the edge of the image captured, and an upper and lower eyelid detection mechanism that detects the upper and lower eyelids of the detected subject according to the edge extracted, and that detects the eye opening of the detected subject with reference to a detected distance between the upper and lower eyelids. The upper and lower eyelid detection detects the upper eyelid and detects the lower eyelid with reference to the upper eyelid detected. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094177 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING ULTRASOUND TREATMENT OF THRYOID AND PARATHYROID WITH MOVEMENTS OF PATIENTS - A treatment device and methods for HIFU treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disorders are provided. The treatment device comprises the first sensor for detecting swallowing motion and the second sensor for tracking the motion of the thyroid and parathyroid tissue with ultrasound imaging. Thus, the treatment device allows for safe and non-invasive use of HIFU on thyroid and parathyroid tissue of patients by synchronizing HIFU pulse delivery with patient swallowing and/or directing the applicator of HIFU energy to follow the appropriate tissue when the patient moves. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094178 | Systems and Methods for Ultrasound Treatment of Thyroid and Parathyroid - A treatment device and methods for HIFU treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disorders are provided. The treatment method comprises identifying a treatment zone and directing high intensity focused ultrasound energy towards the treatment zone. The treatment device comprises the first sensor for detecting swallowing motion and the second sensor for tracking the motion of the thyroid and parathyroid tissue with ultrasound imaging. Thus, the treatment device allows for safe and non-invasive use of HIFU on thyroid and parathyroid tissue of patients by synchronizing HIFU pulse delivery with patient swallowing and/or directing the applicator of HIFU energy to follow the appropriate tissue when the patient moves. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094179 | Optimized Diffraction Zone for Ultrasound Therapy - A system and method for ultrasound therapy may include a transducer configured to deliver an ultrasound wave to tissue. Means for manipulating the diffraction pattern alter the transition point between the near field and far field. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094180 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM VASCULAR DISEASE BY MEANS OF INFRA,-AUDIBLE-AND ULTRASOUND WAVES - An apparatus treats patients suffering from vascular disease with infra-, audible- and ultrasound waves. The apparatus includes a treating head for emitting sound waves with frequencies ranging from 1 Hz to 100 kHz and feeding introducing the sound waves through a coupling medium into a body portion to be treated, an electronics connected to the treating head for energizing the treating head to emit the sound waves, and a control panel connected to the electronics to choose the electronic waveform of the energizing. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094181 | Apparatus for Stretching and Strengthening Extremities - An apparatus for stretching and strengthening extremities includes a foot placement foundation having an inversion plane, a neutral plane, and an eversion plane. Support elements for the foot placement foundation include a front element, a back element, and two side elements connecting the front element to the back element, where the front element is shorter than the back element, forming an incline in the foot placement foundation. The foot placement foundation can have an incline of 15 or 20 degrees from horizontal, the apparatus can include an adjustment mechanism used to modify the incline in the foot placement foundation, and the side elements can be wedge-shaped. In addition, the front, back, and side elements can together include a flat bottom. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094182 | JOINT DRIVE LEG LINK MECHANISM AND WALKING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT - A joint drive type link mechanism provided with a link including a joint portion at an intermediary thereof, and a driving source for the joint portion, wherein a link member configuring the link is mounted with the driving source and electric components used for the control of the driving source, in which the link is prevented from being heated by the heat of the electric components is provided. The link member includes an interior space in which the electric components are arranged and has the driving source arranged thereon with an air inlet connecting to the interior space and an exhaust outlet for exhausting the air passing through the interior space. Further, the interior space is provided with fans as well as a heat sink for cooling the air after air-cooling the electric components. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094183 | DEVICE FOR RELEAVING LABOR PAIN - Device for relieving labor pains (DRLP), pains associated with pregnancy and/or menstrual period includes a pressurizing unit, the active face of which is attachable to a user's body facing her sacrum. Harness adapted and arranged to wrap the waist of the user is equipped with stretching stripes providing for urging the tips of pressurizing elements of the pressurizing unit towards targeted sacral foramina. The location of a pressurizing element relative to the back segment of the harness is changeable, thereby a user may adjust it to press against targeted acu-points. The pressurizing elements are rotatable by user's selection. The DRLP is operative in two modes of operation, one of which is the static mode in which the pressurizing elements are kept still. In the dynamic mode the pressurizing elements eccentrically and/or centrically rotate at rotational speeds selectable by the user. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094184 | AIR BAG AND AN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - An air bag having a first monolithic layer and a second monolithic layer, said first and second monolithic layer being attached to each other along a closed line such that the surface area of the first monolithic layer within the closed line is larger than the surface area of the second monolithic layer within said closed line. The first monolithic layer and the second monolithic layer define a fluid chamber bounded by said closed line, wherein the first monolithic layer rests on the second monolithic layer, and is of an at least substantially corrugated shape when said fluid chamber is deflated. The air bag also includes at least one fluid port in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094185 | Device and Method for Decreasing Oxygen Consumption of a Person During Steady Walking by Use of a Load-Carrying Exoskeleton - A lower extremity exoskeleton includes: at least one power unit; two leg supports designed to rest on the ground; two knee joints configured to allow flexion and extension between respective shank and thigh links of the leg supports; an exoskeleton trunk rotatably connectable to the leg supports; and two hip actuators configured to create torques between the exoskeleton trunk and the leg supports. In use, the hip actuators create a torque to move the leg supports backward relative to the exoskeleton trunk during a stance phase, which pushes the exoskeleton trunk forward. A second torque may be used to move the leg supports forward relative to the exoskeleton trunk into a swing phase. Additionally, a swing torque may be generated during the swing phase to move the leg support forward relative to the exoskeleton trunk. This results in decreased oxygen consumption and heart rate of a user wearing the exoskeleton. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094186 | Orthotic boot - An orthotic boot comprised of highly durable polymer material which is light weight and very durable for limb protection. There are locks positioned on the medial and lateral sides of the foot portion and the shin portion to secure the device to the limb; locks are made out of stainless steel to prevent rusting. There is a breathable inner foam lining within the device that provides comfort and allows the skin to breathe. There is a durable stainless steel hinge positioned at the tip of the foot portion of the device that allows the device to open and close. The sole is constructed out of non-skid material for stability and safety. There is a energy return system built into the sole for maximum propulsion during walking; a gel containing air pockets is compressed during walking and returns to its normal shape when the foot is lifted releasing the stored energy. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094187 | Apparatus and method for treating ulnar neuropathy - An apparatus and method for treating ulnar neuropathy are disclosed. An apparatus for treating ulnar neuropathy includes an inner face for engaging an arm with an upper end terminating above the elbow and a lower end terminating below the elbow; a plurality of mechanical fasteners along an edge of the inner face; an outer face having channels to promote circumferential flexibility; and a plurality of mechanical fasteners on the outer face positioned to oppose the plurality of mechanical fasteners on the inner face. A method of treating ulnar neuropathy includes placing an inner face in contact with the arm; wrapping the device around the arm to extend above and below the elbow; engaging mechanical fasters on the inner face with mechanical fasteners on the outer face; and tightening the device to support the elbow while allowing normal circulation in the arm. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094188 | LOCOMOTION ASSISTING DEVICE AND METHOD - An exoskeleton bracing system includes: a trunk support for affixing to the trunk of a disabled person and leg braces for connecting to the legs of the person, each leg brace including limb segment braces. Motorized joints are adapted to provide relative angular movement between the limb segment braces of the leg braces and between the leg braces and the trunk support. One or more ground force sensors are designed to sense ground force exerted on each of the leg braces. The system also includes a controller for receiving sensed signals from said one or more ground force sensors, with an algorithm for identifying a stance from the sensed signals and, based on the identified stance, actuating the motorized joints to perform an action relating to a mode of locomotion selected from a set of predefined actions corresponding to the identified stance. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094189 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - A spacer element for use in an orthopedic or prosthetic device includes an apertured fabric layer having first and second fabric layers. A discrete and continuous web-like frictional layer is laminated onto the first fabric layer and has greater frictional properties than the fabric layer. The frictional layer has a plurality of apertures arranged in a pattern in direct correspondence to a pattern of the first surface layer apertures. A compressible material layer has opposed first and second surfaces, wherein the first surface is secured to the second surface layer. The compressible material layer has a first compression molded region with reduced thickness and increased density relative to a second region of the compressible material having a predetermined thickness. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094190 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING LIGHT THERAPY TRACTION - Systems and methods for providing light therapy traction to a patient. A light therapy device and a traction mechanism provide concurrent, alternating and/or repetitive treatment to a patient. The light therapy device includes one or more light sources configured to deliver light to a patient. The traction mechanism is configured to provide selective separation to a particular location the patient's body, such as a location of the patient's vertebrae. In some embodiments, the light therapy and traction are performed simultaneously. In other embodiments, the light therapy and lumbar traction are performed in treatment cycles to the patient. Embodiments of the present invention embrace the application of light therapy prior to, during, and/or after a cervical and/or lumbar traction treatment. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094191 | ELONGATED STRIP-LIKE FILM BANDAGE - An elongated, strip-like film bandage, includes a plastics film ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094192 | REMOVABLE MULTIPLE PANEL ASSEMBLY WITH BLOOD SUPPLY AND FLUID TUBING FOR HEMOFILTRATION APPARATUS - A panel assembly for being manually mounted on a blood therapy apparatus is characterized by three panels, a center panel configured for manually securing a hemofilter cartridge and opposite side panels, hingedly connected to the center panel. The side panels have generally flat, planar interior surfaces defined by a rim extending around its perimeter. Tubing is secured along and adjacent to the interior panel surfaces, which are also provided with tubing supports having slanted tubing channels for supporting arched pump rotor engaging tubing sections and prevent tubing droop. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094193 | WEARABLE ULTRAFILTRATION DEVICE - An ultrafiltration device adapted to be worn on a portion of the body of a patient includes a blood inlet tube leading from a first blood vessel, a blood pump, an anticoagulant reservoir for infusing anticoagulants into the blood, a blood filter including a substrate through which the blood is circulated and filtered, a fluid bag for storing the excess fluid and a blood outlet tube leading to a second blood vessel. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094194 | BAG HANGER ASSEMBLY FOR BLOOD THERAPY APPARATUS - In a blood therapy apparatus having a load cell sensor and a coupler for securing a load, a bag thereon is characterized by a free hanging link hanging from the coupler, and a bag hanger comprising an elongated rod having a plurality of bag engaging hooks and upwardly extending hook secured at the weight center of the rod and freely hanging from the links. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094195 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A MEDICAMENT - A medicament containment device ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094196 | Systems and methods for delivering agents into targeted tissue of a living being - The systems basically comprise a delivery system for accessing the targeted tissue within the living being and introduction of at least one agent at select locations in the into the myocardium and other select tissues. The delivery systems are arranged to access the tissues of the heart. One or more of the systems can be utilized during transluminal, transthoracic and direct surgical access procedures. Where appropriate, for example in the case of intraventricular access, portions of the system are steerable to properly orient the device. The instruments may pierce the heart tissue and create channels extending from the endocardium, the epicardium, or the cardiac vessels. When tissue penetration is utilized, the device may include a feature to control the depth of penetration. To minimize bleeding through the channels the device can dilate small initial punctures that later contract down after device removal. When the formation of channels is required, this can be achieved, by way of example, with a rotary-tipped device, pressurized fluid jet devices, vibratory instruments and piercing needle-like tip devices. The system may utilize some form of mechanical action or application of energy (e.g. electrical, sonic, thermal, optical, pressurized fluid, radio frequency (RF), nuclear) in the process. The mechanical action or energy application may affect the surroundings tissues at a distance from the device. The agent delivered to the tissue may include one or more of pharmaceuticals, biologically active agents, radiopaque materials, etc. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094197 | EYE THERAPY SYSTEM - In a system for stabilizing a pattern of structural changes in corneal fibrils, an eye treatment system causes corneal fibrils of a cornea of an eye to transition from a first structure to a second structure. An application device applies a cross-linking element to the corneal fibrils. An activating device applies an initiating element to the corneal fibrils and activates the cross-linking element. The cross-linking element causes cross-linking in the corneal fibrils to preserve the second structure of the corneal fibrils. Another application device may apply a cross-linking breaker to the corneal fibrils. The cross-linking breaker halts or reverses at least partially the cross-linking in the corneal fibrils. Another activating device applies an initiating element to the corneal fibrils and activates the cross-linking breaker. Advantageously, the cross-linking breaker provides greater control over the amount and progress of cross-linking that occurs in the corneal fibrils. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094198 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TIGHTENING OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL NEEDLES - An ophthalmic surgery system includes a pump for generating fluid flow during ophthalmic surgery, a handpiece interface for providing control of a surgical handpiece, and a power wrench assembly for coupling to an ophthalmic surgical needle. The power wrench assembly is configured to rotate the ophthalmic surgical needle relative to the surgical handpiece until torque applied to the ophthalmic surgical needle is within a desired torque range. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094199 | System and method for modulated surgical procedure irrigation and aspiration - A method and apparatus for performing modulated fluid delivery and aspiration during a surgical procedure such as phacoemulsification is provided. The method and apparatus include delivering fluid and/or aspirating fluid in a modulated or pulsed manner during a surgical procedure, including applying fluid and/or aspirating fluid in connection with ultrasonic energy at a level and for a time period sufficient to induce transient cavitation. Fluid may be applied and/or aspirated at a timing sequence and duty cycle similar to or different from application of ultrasonic energy delivery. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094200 | WICK AND RELIEF VALVE FOR DISPOSABLE LAPAROSCOPIC SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an improved smoke evacuation device for use in laparoscopic surgeries. One improvement is a hydrophilic wick positioned within the inlet system of the smoke device for absorbing moisture and trapping surgical waste entering the smoke evacuation device. The second improvement is a multi-outlet valve inserted into the outlet system of the smoke evacuation device to enable quick depressurization of the surgical site. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094201 | ASSISTED ASPIRATION CATHETER SYSTEM - A thrombectomy system comprising an aspiration catheter having an aspiration lumen and a high pressure irrigation lumen, the aspiration catheter having a proximal end and a distal, and a control box fluidly connected to the aspiration catheter and configured to synchronously provide irrigation and vacuum through the aspiration catheter. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094202 | Device for the Time-controlled Intravenous Administering of the Anesthetic Propofol - The invention relates to a device for the time-controlled intravenous administering of the anesthetic propofol by means of a method used for determining an adequate dosage profile and adequately controlling an infusion pump as a metering apparatus. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094203 | 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. | 2010-04-15 |