17th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090105568 | Assessing Measures Of Glycemic Variability - Methods, devices and systems for receiving an instruction to determine a glycemic variation level, retrieving a stored metric for determining the glycemic variation level, retrieving one or more parameters associated with the retrieved metric analysis, determining the glycemic variation level based on the retrieved one or more parameters for the retrieved metric analysis, and outputting the determined glycemic variation level when it is determined that the retrieved one or more parameters associated with the retrieved metric analysis meets a predetermined condition are disclosed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105569 | Introducer Assembly and Methods of Use - Method and apparatus for inserting at least a portion of a sensor into a patient is provided. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105570 | Analyte monitoring devices and methods therefor - Method and apparatus for performing a discrete glucose testing and bolus dosage determination including a glucose meter with bolus calculation function are provided. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105571 | Method and System for Providing Data Communication in Data Management Systems - Method and apparatus for providing efficient power management in a data transmitter unit of a data monitoring and management system including a current to frequency conversion unit is provided. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105572 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING A USER'S FUTURE GLYCEMIC STATE - A method for predicting a user's future glycemic state includes measuring a user's glucose concentration at intervals over a time duration, thereby generating a plurality of glucose concentrations as a function of time. First and second glucose prediction equations that are fits to the plurality of glucose concentrations based on first and second non-identical mathematical models, respectively, are then derived. The method also includes calculating first and second predicted glucose concentrations at a future time using the first and second glucose prediction equations, respectively. Thereafter, an average predicted glucose concentration and a merit index are calculated based on the first and second predicted glucose calculations. The plurality of glucose concentrations as a function of time, the merit index and average predicted glucose concentration are input into a trained model (for example, a Hidden Markov Model) that outputs a set of glucose concentration probabilities. The user's future glycemic state is then predicted based on the set of glucose concentration probabilities. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105573 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR PREDICTING A USER'S FUTURE GLYCEMIC STATE - A medical device for predicting a user's future glycemic state includes a memory module, a processor module and a user alert module. The memory module is configured to receive and store a plurality of glucose concentrations as a function of time that were generated by a user's use of a continuous glucose monitor. The processor module is configured to derive first and second glucose prediction equations that are fits to the plurality of glucose concentrations stored in the memory module with the fits being based on first and second mathematical models, respectively. The processor module is also configured to calculate first and second predicted glucose concentrations at a future time using the first and second glucose prediction equations, respectively, and to also calculate an average predicted glucose concentration and a merit index based on the first and second predicted glucose calculations. The processor module is further configured to input the plurality of glucose concentrations as a function of time, the average predicted glucose concentration and the merit index into a trained model (e.g., a Hidden Markov Model) that outputs a set of glucose concentration probabilities for the future time and to then predict the user's future glycemic state based on the set of glucose concentration probabilities. The user alert module is configured to alert the user in a manner dependent on the predicted user's future glycemic state. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105574 | MAGNETIC ELECTRODE DEVICE AND AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH DETECTING METHOD THEREOF - A magnetic electrode device and it further provides a method of CEG detection and record by the use of the said electrode device. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105575 | BIO-SENSING SYSTEM, MICRO-SENSING ELEMENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A micro-sensing element includes a substrate, a micro-sensing structure and a covering material. The micro-sensing structure has a plurality of conductive channels disposed on the substrate. Each conductive channel includes a sensing part, a conductive wire and an electrode. The sensing part is electrically connected with the electrode through the conductive wire. The covering material covers the substrate and the conductive wires, and each of the sensing parts and each of the electrodes are exposed out of the covering material. A bio-sensing system and a manufacturing method of the micro-sensing element are also disclosed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105576 | ELECTRODE CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT - An apparatus and technique for sensing biopotential signals wherein a conductive element is formed from a non-adhesive hydrogel material and configured to provide a conductive path between an electrode and a subject's skin for transmitting EEG signals from the subject to the electrode. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105577 | Device For Detecting Electrical Potentials Using Frontal Electrodes - Embodiments relate to devices for detecting electrical potentials corresponding to biological signals. The device comprises a flexible member for positioning over a forehead area of a human head and first, second and third electrodes located on the flexible member. The first electrode is located in a projecting portion of the flexible member to be positioned adjacent a nasion area of the head. The second electrode is to be positioned over a first lateral forehead area. The third electrode is to be positioned over a second lateral forehead area opposite the first lateral forehead area. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105578 | Interactive Medical Imaging Processing and User Interface System - An interactive medical user interface system presents a user interactive image window, including a distribution curve of an organ section area over a heart beat cycle time and supports a desired clinical workflow. An interactive medical image processing and user interface system for use in patient organ imaging includes an image data processor. The image data processor processes data representing multiple images of an organ of a patient over the heart beat cycle of the patient to derive data representing a distribution curve of an organ section area over a heart beat cycle time. A user interface generates data representing a composite user interface display image including, a first user interactive image window presenting the distribution curve and a second image window presenting an image of the organ corresponding to a location on the distribution curve interactively selected by a user via the first user interactive image window. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105579 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLED NAVIGATION USING DIAGNOSTICALLY ENHANCED INTRA-OPERATIVE THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DATA - A method of performing intra-operative three-dimensional imaging and registering diagnostic functional information to the three-dimensional anatomical data is introduced. The availability of co-registered diagnostic information to intra-operative data enables fast and efficient navigation to pre-selected target areas, and allows automatic or semi-automatic treatment of cardiac cavity or vascular disease. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105580 | CHOOSING VARIABLES IN TISSUE VELOCITY IMAGING - The invention provides methods and systems for reducing noise in myocardial tissue velocity imaging such as ultrasound Doppler imaging or MRI. By adjusting recording factors and choosing apparatus settings and/or image analysis parameters in a systematic and consistent way, the quality of e.g. strain or strain rate imaging can be drastically improved. The invention reduces the noise by choosing values of variables, which lead to reduced or minimal beat-to-beat (BBV) variations in the imaged quantity such as average velocity, strain, strain rate or displacement or time derivatives of these. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105581 | ULTRASOUND IN MAGNETIC SPATIAL IMAGING APPARATUS - The present invention provides apparatus and methods for acquiring ultrasound measurements representing biosignals from a subject located in the strong magnetic field of a spatial imaging device. The invention includes ultrasound probes having minimal magnetic parts and an ultrasound signal pre-amplifier being shielded by a barrier or barriers from the strong magnetic field of a spatial imaging device such as an MRI, PET, or CT scanner. Most preferably, the ultrasound probe produces ultrasound waves in the frequency range of approximately 2.0 MHz to 2.5 MHz. The ultrasound probe may include no electronic components and contains minimal magnetic or ferromagnetic parts. The elements for acquiring and analysing ultrasound waves may be located in separate rooms from the imaging device. The invention provides a method of taking ultrasound measurements in quick succession with measurements of a spatial imaging device to provide a more informative understanding of the physiology of the subject. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105582 | Rapid 3-diamensional bilateral breast MR imaging - Provided is a method for rapid, 3D, dynamic, projection reconstruction bilateral breast imaging using simultaneous multi-slab volume excitation and radial acquisition of a contrast enhanced bilateral image, in conjunction with SENSE processing, using k-Space Weighted Image Contrast (“KWIC”) filtering and multi-coil arrays for signal separation in an interleaved bilateral MR bilateral breast scan that uses conventional Cartesian sampling without parallel imaging. Software was developed for the reconstruction, modeling contrast kinetics using a heuristic model, display by parametric mapping and viewer/analysis of the multidimensional, high frame-rate bilateral breast images. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105583 | Method for determining attenuation values for pet data of a patient - A method is disclosed for determining attenuation values for PET data of a patient. In at least one embodiment, the method includes detecting at least one accessory of a magnetic resonance imaging scanner and detecting the position and/or alignment of the accessory by way of an imaging measuring method; comparing the detected accessory with data from a database; and assigning an attenuation map, which is contained in the database, to attenuation values of the detected accessory and adapting the attenuation map to the detected position and/or alignment of the accessory. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105584 | FIDUCIAL MARKER DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM USING SINGLE STICK NEEEDLE AND METHOD OF USE - A fiducial marker deployment system for deploying fiducial makers in targeted tissue of a living being is provided. The system includes an elongated needle, a first fiducial marker, an elongated stylet, a cartridge, and a second fiducial marker. The stylet is preloaded in the needle along with the first fiducial marker and is used to eject the first fiducial from the needle. The cartridge, which is preloaded with the second fiducial marker, can then be coupled to the needle so that the stylet can be reused to deploy the second fiducial marker, without requiring a second needle stick. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105585 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ULTRASONIC HARMONIC IMAGING - Embodiments are described for a system and method to improve image clarity in ultrasound images that utilize an ultrasound transceiver receiving ultrasound energy returning from a targeted region of interest and producing a plurality of echoic signals. The region-of-interest may include an organ, an organ cavity, for example a bladder, or a portion of an organ or organ cavity. The echoic signals then receive signal processing via an executable algorithm configured to image the targeted region-of-interest from the echoic signals using at least one of a first harmonic, a second harmonic, and a fundamental frequency of the ultrasound energy. The algorithm generates a harmonic value that may then be plotted on a grid or render a map presentable on a computer display or other visual means. Alternate embodiments provide that the executable algorithm may be non-parametric and include a Harmonic Analysis Kernel (HAK). The HAK includes a window process, a Fast Fourier Transform process, an average process, a normalization of intensity process, a compensation by depth process, and a harmonic smoothing process to generate the harmonic values. A map of the harmonic values then may be coded, for example, by color-coding according to the magnitude of the harmonic value, to present an image of the region-of-interest. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105586 | Apparatus for Two-Dimensional Transducers used in Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Imaging - A single chip transducer apparatus that includes on-chip electronic circuitry which, when connected properly to a two-dimensional matrix of ultrasonic transducer elements, provides enough information to an external imaging system to form three-dimensional images of the subject of interest. In a preferred embodiment, the circuitry provides an amplifier for each transducer element, and then conditions the output of the amplifier in several ways. In one embodiment of the invention, the elements' analog voltages are stored in a sample and hold circuit, and time multiplexed into a high speed line driver that sends many elements data down the interconnect to the system's high speed Analog to Digital converters. In another embodiment, the gain of the amplifiers can be controlled in time to provide aperture translation and time based expansion for translating and focusing image slices in the elevation direction. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105587 | Receive Circuit for Minimizing Channels in Ultrasound Imaging - Receive circuits and associated methods are provided for ultrasound imaging. Both subarray mixing and time division multiplexing are provided with a same circuit. Components of the receive circuit respond to either phasing or time slot information to implement subarray mixing or time division multiplexing. A network of switches allows combination of signals from different elements to form different sub-apertures. A controller minimizes power consumption while outputting the desired phase or time division multiplexed information by gating a clock to various registers. Each of the registers corresponds to different groups of transducer elements. For loading new phasing information, the clock is turned on to the desired register. Duration operation of the receive circuit, the clock is gated off. The register outputs the previously loaded values in a static state without clocking. Preamplification for either of time division or subarray mixed signals is provided using a variable gain amplifier with a common mode feedback. The common mode feedback provides for a constant operating point despite changes in the desired amount of gain. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105588 | Real-Time Ultrasound Monitoring of Heat-Induced Tissue Interactions - The present invention includes an apparatus, method and system for monitoring and controlling radiation therapy, the system including a radiative source that emits energy that enters a tissue and is absorbed at or a near a target site in the tissue to heat the tissue; an ultrasound transmitter directed at the target site, wherein the ultrasound transmitter emits ultrasound signals to the tissue that has been heated by the radiative source; an ultrasound receiver directed at the target site, wherein the ultrasound receiver receives ultrasound signals emitted from the ultrasound transmitter and reflected from the tissue that has been heated by the radiative source; and a signal processor that processes the received ultrasound signal to calculate a tissue composition scan or tissue temperature scan. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105589 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ACQUIRING ULTRASONIC ELASTIC IMAGE - [Problem] To select a period suitable for acquiring an elastic image in accordance with variation of the displacement amount of a moving tissue when the elastic image of the moving tissue is acquired, thereby stably acquiring an elastic image of high image quality. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105590 | Apparatus For Two-Dimensional Transducers Used In Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Imaging - A single chip transducer apparatus that includes on-chip electronic circuitry which, when connected properly to a two-dimensional matrix of ultrasonic transducer elements, provides enough information to an external imaging system to form three-dimensional images of the subject of interest. In a preferred embodiment, the circuitry provides an amplifier for each transducer element, and then conditions the output of the amplifier in several ways. In one embodiment of the invention, the elements' analog voltages are stored in a sample and hold circuit, and time multiplexed into a high speed line driver that sends many elements data down the interconnect to the system's high speed Analog to Digital converters. In another embodiment, the gain of the amplifiers can be controlled in time to provide aperture translation and time based expansion for translating and focusing image slices in the elevation direction. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105591 | FINITE AMPLITUDE DISTORTION-BASED INHOMOGENEOUS PULSE ECHO ULTRASONIC IMAGING - A method and system for imaging a sample. The method includes the steps of generating an ultrasonic signal, directing the signal into a sample, which signal is distorted and contains a first order and higher order component signals at first and higher frequencies respectively. The received distorted signal is processed, and an image is formed, and then displayed, from the sum of the first order and second order component signals of the received distorted signal. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105592 | MULTI-STAGE DIGITAL ULTRASOUND BEAMFORMER - Elements in an ultrasound array are activated according to a transmit beamformer to create a series of transmit beams. For each transmit beam, the first stage of a receive beamformer determines a plurality of primary receive beams. A second beamformer stage then computes secondary receive beams as a function of the primary receive beams that correspond to return signals from different transmit beams to a common receive beam origin. For example, each secondary receive beam may be calculated as a function of the weighted, time-delayed sum of the primary receive beams. At least one of the secondary receive beams is then output from the beamformer to be used in creating a displayed image. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105593 | FRAME AVERAGING CIRCUIT FOR USE IN AN ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM - A frame averaging circuit adapted for a color blood flow frame in a medical ultrasound imaging system. The frame averaging circuit comprises two sections, i.e., a recursive calculation section and a non-recursive section. The recursive calculation section employs an IIR filter in combination with a look-up table, and is adapted for dealing with the cases where no change occurs to the blood flow velocity direction. The non-recursive section compares the blood flow velocity, the energy and the energy prior to wall filtering of the color blood flow echo signal to various threshold values. Different from the recursive calculation section, the non-recursive section is employed when a change occurs to the blood flow velocity direction. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105594 | Blood Vessel Finder - Various methods and systems are provided for finding blood vessels. In one embodiment, a method includes extracting a plurality of pulsed wave Doppler data streams, where each data stream corresponds to one of a plurality of depths; determining blood flow information for each of the plurality of depths based on the corresponding data stream, the blood flow information including flow velocity, flow direction, and amplitude of the data stream; and providing a visual display based upon the determined blood flow information, where the visual display includes the determined flow velocity, flow direction, and amplitude of the data stream corresponding to at least one of the plurality of depths. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105595 | ULTRASONIC IMAGING APPARATUS - An ultrasonic imaging apparatus which acquires tomographic image information of a subject to which a contrast agent is administered, and displays the tomographic image information, includes an administration time timer which is started up while said acquisition is being performed and which measures a time that elapses from a time of said start-up to which a predetermined offset time is added, and an offset time setting device which sets the offset time to the administration time timer when said start-up is performed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105596 | TRANSDUCER ARRAYS FOR MEDICAL ULTRASOUND AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An ultrasound transducer ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090105597 | Image guided catheter having remotely controlled surfaces-mounted and internal ultrasound transducers - A remotely manipulatable ultrasound transducer element or transducer array permits an operator of an ultrasound system to be remotely located from a patient and yet remotely control the location of the element or array on a patient's body such as on the skin surface or within a body cavity. The transducer element or transducer array associated with motors and control circuits comprises an assembly within a housing for fixation to or within a human body. The transducer assembly may be fixed to a ring surrounding an image guided catheter and may rotate about the image guided catheter or move along its length to an anchoring position proximate the surface skin. Two embodiment systems for pericardial access may comprise surface and internal vision or ultrasound guidance systems that are wireless or wired one operating on suction and another on mechanical grasping of the pericardial lining. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105598 | Calibration of in vivo blood pressure sensors - A method for performing an in-vivo calibration of a blood pressure sensor that is associated with an in-vivo balloon system. The method involves monitoring a patient's blood pressure by observing the system gas pressure while at the same time monitoring the patient's blood pressure through the sensor. The blood pressure measurements obtained by monitoring the system gas pressure are used as reference, or “true,” blood pressure measurements, and an “offset” is determined between the reference blood pressure measurements and the blood pressure measurements obtained through the sensor. The offset can be stored in a memory, which may also store sensor sensitivity data. The offset and/or sensitivity data may be used to adjust future measurements obtained from the sensor, thereby generating calibrated sensor measurements. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105599 | DUAL LUMEN INTERCHANGEABLE MONITOR SYSTEM - A flow system for use in a monitor for measuring blood pressure that automatically configures the flow path of the system when either a single lumen cuff or a dual lumen cuff is coupled to the monitor. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105600 | Impedance based device for non-invasive measurement of blood pressure and ankle-brachial index - A device for non-invasive measurement of blood pressure includes a blood pressure cuff, a plethysmographic electrode for acquiring an impedance plethysmogram distal to the cuff and a processing device to inflate and deflate the cuff generate the impedance plethysmogram and to determine the systolic and diastolic blood pressures. The device can be used to measure systolic or diastolic blood pressure or both. It can also be used to take ankle-brachial measurements. An autocorrelation technique can be used to correct noise. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105601 | HEART-RATE VARIABILITY ANALYSIS METHOD AND ANALYSIS DEVICE - The present invention provides a heart-rate variability analysis method and analysis device that have a 24 hour monitoring function, that have a function for the high-precision measuring of the R-R interval heart-rate, and that can exclude the effect of respiratory movement on heart-rate variability. The present invention also provides a heart-rate variability analysis device capable of performing a detailed analysis of the heart rate. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105602 | Staged life-threatening arrhythmia detection algorithm for minimizing power consumption - A two-stage digital algorithm uses a highly sensitive low power digital first stage to detect one or more alarm conditions, and one or more complex digital subsequent stages that identify the detected alarm condition with more specificity. The one or more complex digital subsequent stages are not activated, and consume no power, until an alarm condition is sensed by the low power consumption digital first stage. Given that the second stage will process the data more rigorously, the low power first stage can be set to be more sensitive and generate what would otherwise be excessive alarms, which are ultimately filtered out by the subsequent stages. By staging the digital analysis algorithms, the present invention achieves high sensitivity for alarm conditions with low computational throughput and low power consumption, and achieves high specificity with more computationally intensive algorithms that only run occasionally. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105603 | Apparatus for measuring brain local activity - For measuring a brain local activity, a predetermined frequency bandwidth wider than a frequency bandwidth of alpha waves of scalp potentials is divided into a predetermined number of frequency banks each having a fixed frequency width, data of each divided frequency bank is divided into segments of a predetermined duration on a time axis, a Z-score of the subject is determined from a first mean value of normalized power variances determined for the segments and a second mean value of normalized power variances predetermined in the same manner as the first mean value for a predetermined normal person group and a standard deviation of the normalized power variances in the group, and a mean value of the Z-scores determined over all of the frequency banks is mapped on a brain surface for each sensor, whereby a template of a specified brain disorder and likelihood of a subject to a specified brain disorder are calculated. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105604 | System and Methods for Monitoring During Anterior Surgery - The present invention involves a system and methods for nerve testing during anterior surgery, including but not limited to anterior total disc replacement surgery, nucleus replacement, and interbody fusion. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105605 | Apparatus and method for measuring biologic parameters - Support structures for positioning sensors on a physiologic tunnel for measuring physical, chemical and biological parameters of the body and to produce an action according to the measured value of the parameters. The support structure includes a sensor fitted on the support structures using a special geometry for acquiring continuous and undisturbed data on the physiology of the body. Signals are transmitted to a remote station by wireless transmission such as by electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared, sound and the like or by being reported locally by audio or visual transmission. The physical and chemical parameters include brain function, metabolic function, hydrodynamic function, hydration status, levels of chemical compounds in the blood, and the like. The support structure includes patches, clips, eyeglasses, head mounted gear and the like, containing passive or active sensors positioned at the end of the tunnel with sensing systems positioned on and accessing a physiologic tunnel. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105606 | Device for evaluating cutaneous sensory detection - An improved hand-held device for evaluating cutaneous sensory detection consisting of a plastic or similar material rod handle and a simple curve that enables function and versatility not possible without the curve. The curve helps prevent an attached monofilament used as the testing stimulus from being laid down upon itself, or being damaged when put in a case. It helps prevent the monofilament from being sheared off by another device's handle when several devices are grouped for a cutaneous sensory detection test. One embodiment adds a disk attachment at the end of the handle curve and extension. The disk is pre-embedded with a monofilament of a given diameter size, and length, enabling the monofilaments to be quickly and easily replaced or interchanged by an examiner without replacing an entire device, or disassembling a device. Alternative disks contain two or a plurality of filaments of preselected diameter size and length. An optional connector for the handle, with or without the disk attachment, permits more than one device to be used together. The connector enables two of a selected monofilament size and force to concurrently or sequentially apply the given force of application. In the preferred embodiment, a light source is optionally attached to the rod handle, or handles. The curve and extension of the handle in the new device design enables the attached light source to transmit through the clear light-conducting handle, to be bent by the curve, and with or without the clear disk attachment, to illuminate the perpendicular monofilament test stimulus, its application tip, and a skin area of the subject tested. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105607 | AUTOMATED AUDIO CALIBRATION FOR CONSCIOUS SEDATION - A conscious sedation system comprising a controller which generates an audio request for a predetermined response from a patient a response testing apparatus including a request assembly and a response assembly. The request assembly communicates to the patient the request generated by the controller and the response assembly is used by the patient to generate the response and communicates the response to the controller, wherein the controller is programmed to generate a request and to analyze the patient's response to the request and determine and record a baseline audio stimulus for the patient and after determining the baseline audio stimulus, the controller generates a request based upon the baseline stimulus. A method for using the automated audio calibration for a conscious sedation system is disclosed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105608 | Skin Biopsy Clamp - A spoon-shaped skin biopsy instrument is used in the removal of superficial skin samples and skin abnormalities for subsequent laboratory analysis. The spoon-shaped skin biopsy instrument is comprised of a pair of spoon-shaped cutting edges, which surround the desired skin sample, a crossed-members apparatus with finger loops, and a pivot point that connects the crossed members. This present invention maximizes surgical efficiency and handling and minimizes operation time. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105609 | 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. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105610 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTION OF CELL CLUSTERS - A cell collector and cell collection method are provided for collecting clusters of cells for subsequent analysis of the cells to screen for abnormalities. The cell collector is designed to enhance the capability of the collector to pick-up clusters or clumps of cells, and to facilitate transfer of the collected clusters of cells onto a receiving structure, for example a slide. In one embodiment, a combination of the material of the collector, the texture of the collection surface of the collector, and the use of expansion and rotation of the collector during collection facilitate the collection of the clusters of cells. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105611 | Closed Kit for Tissue Containment and Stabilization for Molecular and Histopathology Diagnostics - A container for storing a biological sample is disclosed. The container includes a housing having a closed end, an open end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a container interior. The container has a removable closure for enclosing the open end of the housing and a sample holder for housing a biological sample detachably connected to the closure and insertable within the container interior. A port is disposed within the closure adjacent the sample holder to allow fluid to pass therethrough into the container interior. An injection device for engaging the port may also be provided. A first fluid may be initially provided within the container interior and a second fluid may be subsequently injected by the injection device through the port into the container interior. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105612 | Lancing device end cap with pressure-actuated surface features - An endcap for a lancing device, the endcap including a contact face defining an opening for passage of a sharp lancet tip, wherein the contact face includes one or more surface features for compression and/or twisting against the skin around a sampling site to enhance sample collection and/or prevent premature wound closure. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105613 | Blood Component Measurement Device and Chip for Blood Measurement - A blood component measurement device ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090105614 | ANALYTE COLLECTION CHIP - To provide a chip for collecting analyte from a living body. Specifically, the chip includes a thin plate-shaped main body, an analyte inlet portion, and a thin portion. Analyte is introduced into the analyte inlet portion, which is formed within the main body. The thin portion partitions the space forming the analyte inlet portion from the external space. According to the chip of the present invention, it is possible to eliminate the time for collecting analyte from a living body using a hypodermic syringe or the like, and placing the collected analyte into the chip. Also, the chip according to the present invention does not leave analyte remaining at the position from which the analyte was extracted, so after the test the position where the analyte was extracted from the living body is clean. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105615 | LANCET-INTEGRATED SENSOR, MEASURING DEVICE FOR LANCET-INTEGRATED SENSOR, AND CARTRIDGE - A sensor and a lancet are integrated with each other. A thin strip-shaped sensor and a lancet are integrated so that the lancet moves in parallel, along a longitudinal direction of the sensor. A measuring device to which an integrated lancet and sensor is attached is provided with a function of driving the attached lancet. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105616 | Sustaining and prolonging life without dying, death, torture, reincarnation, or being reborn in the flesh - The following pages will present my invention and a method of using a soft cloth devise to sustain life without death, torture, reincarnation, or being reborn in the flesh of another by resurrection, etc.! | 2009-04-23 |
20090105617 | Non-invasive quantitative body contouring by high intensive focused ultrasound - An apparatus is invented for breaking adipose tissue involving delivering ultrasonic energy at a multiplicity of target layers of volume under the skin. The delivered ultrasound is focused on the target layers. One or a plurality of ultrasonic focuses scan the target layers. The scanning ultrasonic focuses break the adipose tissue quantitatively, while other non-adipose tissues are generally not broken. The quantitative breaking process of adipose tissue is performed by quantitative feedback information. Another ultrasound of different frequency helps to move the broken adipose tissue away from the targeted volumes in body circulation. An ultrasound transducer assembly has at least one transducer array of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and at least one transducer of high intensity unfocused ultrasound. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105618 | SPA CHAIR WITH PHYSICAL MASSAGE ELEMENTS - An invention is provided for a spa chair base suitable for use with any suitable seat. The spa chair base includes a pedicure basin defined by a plurality of sidewalls attached to a bottom portion, where the bottom portion and the plurality of sidewalls define an inner volume capable of containing a liquid to a particular liquid level. Disposed in the bottom portion of the pedicure basin is a physical massage element capable of providing a physical massage to a user. In addition, a waterproof physical massage element liner is attached to the pedicure basin and disposed between the physical massage element and the inner volume of the pedicure basin. The physical massage elements can utilize vibration, inflatable bladders, rollers, or any other type of massage element that provides a physical massage utilizing more than water pressure. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105619 | Sporting Equipment - The present invention provides a sporting apparatus including: a supporter which has a plurality of joint holes and joint grooves formed in the upper surface thereof and stoppers formed on the lower surface thereof; a finger-pressure pad which has joint protrusions formed on the lower surface thereof to be coupled with the joint grooves of the supporter and has a finger-pressure portion formed in the upper surface thereof; pedestals which are provided on the stopper sides of the supporter and has joint holes formed in several faces thereof to adjust the height of the supporter; and knobs coupled with the joint holes of the supporter and the joint holes of the pedestals. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105620 | Soft-power concentrating hand massage device and method - A convex, generally cone-shaped working surface and a generally planar base configured to fit comfortably in a user's hand is described. The device is configured to be shape-retentive by its elastic composition such that it momentarily deforms slightly under pressure but returns in the absence of pressure to its original generally cone shape. The device in one configuration has a single apex region or working surface. The device in another configuration has two spaced apart apex regions or working surfaces. The device can be integrally molded from one or more materials chosen from a group consisting of silicone, polyurethane, neoprene, or the like. A method of using the device also is described. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105621 | Protective and Cosmetic Covering for External Fixators - A removable protective covering is provided that can be secured about an external fixation device on the upper or lower extremity of a patient. The covering includes a fabric form that is sized and configured to accommodate varying sizes of external fixation devices and uses readily engageable/releasable closure elements or fasteners to securely engage the covering about the fixator and the extremity. A drawstring closure may be provided at the open ends of the covering to tighten the end about the patient's limb. Ventilation features may be provided including vents with and without additional devices to generate air flow through the covering. The covering for a lower extremity fixation device may be configured for removably attachment to a foot plate and the foot plate itself may be configured to support or attach to the fixation device. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105622 | Orthotic apparatus - In one embodiment of the invention, an orthotic apparatus includes a frame structure having an upper frame portion moveable relative to a lower frame portion. The orthotic apparatus further includes at least one strap attached to the upper frame portion and the lower frame portion of the frame structure. The at least one strap and the frame structure, together, are configured to apply a therapeutic moment to a joint of a limb responsive to positioning the limb within a limb-receiving space formed between the at least one strap and the frame structure. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105623 | ANKLE SPLINT WITH A PRONATION BELT HAVING A MASSAGING FLUID CUSHION - An ankle splint has a pronation belt ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090105624 | ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS AND METHOD THEREFOR - An ankle foot orthosis that provides a patient with forward flexing, energy loading, and balance control. The orthosis may also be adjustable for size and fit. The orthosis couples opposing stabilization forces that help to provide optimal balance control. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105625 | Finger and toe protection - A toe and finger guard includes a protective member bendable from an initial, generally planar shape to a curved shape when mounted on a digit to be protected. A foam member is secured to the protective member. An adhesive tape overlies the protective member and the foam member and secures them on the digit. Advantageously, the protective member is a plastic square that is initially rigid and generally planar. The square is deeply grooved to acquire the capacity to be bent from its initial planar, generally rigid shape to a curved, flexible shape when mounted on the digit to be protected. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105626 | PROTECTIVE PAD FOR USE WITH AN ORTHOPEDIC BRACE - A conformable pad ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090105627 | ACCESS DISCONNECT DETECTION USING GLUCOSE - An access disconnect sensor for a patient undergoing extracorporeal blood processing includes an electrochemical fuel cell or sensor to detect blood leakage. The fuel cell includes circuitry for oxidizing glucose in the blood. The sensor also includes a transmitter to send a signal to a remote receiver that the sensor indicates the presence of blood. The circuitry may include a battery or may use electricity generated by the sensor to send a signal indicating a leak of blood or disconnection of the access needle. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105628 | EXTRACORPOREAL ULTRASONIC MEDICAL DEVICE - Ultrasonic devices for preventing microbubbles and/or microparticles from reaching the brain during a PCI or cardiovascular surgery. Devices | 2009-04-23 |
20090105629 | BLOOD CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY FOR A HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM - A blood circuit assembly for a dialysis unit may include an organizing tray, a pair of pneumatic pumps mounted to the organizing tray for circulating blood received from a patient through a circuit including a dialyzer unit and returned to the patient, an air trap mounted to the organizing tray arranged to remove air from blood circulating in the circuit, a pair of dialyzer connections arranged to connect to the inlet and outlet of a dialyzer unit, and a pair of blood line connectors, one inlet blood line connector for receiving blood from the patient and providing blood to the pneumatic pumps and the other outlet blood line connector for returning blood to the patient. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105630 | ARTERIAL BLOOD FILTER - An arterial line blood filter for use in extracorporeal blood circuits during heart bypass surgery has, among other components, a housing with a cap portion, a base portion, and a generally cylindrical wall portion. The blood filter has a filter element disposed within the housing. An inlet is positioned at an upward angle with respect to the housing and includes an opening in the generally cylindrical wall portion in fluid communication with the inlet chamber. In some embodiments the position of the inlet limits the pressure drop and prime volume of the filter. According to one embodiment, the cap portion has an upwardly sloping inner surface and there is a vent in the cap portion. The inner surface of the cap portion can have a projection proximate the vent configured to limit immobilization of gaseous microemboli within the inlet chamber. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105631 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING RENOVASCULAR PERFUSION - Devices, systems and methods by which the real or apparent renovascular perfusion and intrarenal pressure may be selectively and controllably increased. By selectively and controllably increasing renovascular perfusion and interstitial hydrostatic pressure when the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood or when renal perfusion is suboptimal, the present invention reduces or reverses neurohormonal activation and fluid retention, and thereby minimizes their deleterious effects on the heart, vasculature, kidneys and other body systems. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105632 | Electrotransport Of Lisuride - An electrotransport system for delivery of lisuride or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The system has a donor electrode assembly, a counter electrode assembly, and a controller electrically connected to the donor electrode assembly and the counter electrode assembly. The donor electrode assembly has a donor reservoir that contains a lisuride salt. The controller is electrically connected to the donor and counter electrode assemblies and is operatable for controlling current for the electrotransport. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105633 | ULTRASOUND ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH LIGHT ACTIVATED DRUGS - A kit and method for causing tissue death within a tissue site is disclosed. The kit includes a media with a light activated drug activatable upon exposure to a particular level of ultrasound energy. The kit also includes an ultrasound transducer that is configured to transmit the level of ultrasound energy which activates the light activated drug with sufficient power that the ultrasound energy can penetrate the tissue site. The method includes providing the media comprising a light activated drug, delivering the media systematically into a patient's body, providing sufficient time for the light activated drug to localize within the tissue site, and directing ultrasound energy to the light activated drug within the tissue site to thereby activate the light activated drug. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105634 | Anodic Reservoir for Electrotransport of Cationic Drug - An electrotransport system for delivery of a cationic drug. The system has a donor anodic reservoir having an insoluble biocompatible polymeric anion source embedded in the reservoir. The anion source has precipitating anions that can precipitate out metal ions generated from sacrificial metal of the anode during electrotransport. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105635 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY WITH SEAL LUBRICANT MECHANISM - The present disclosure relates to surgical access assemblies and surgical valves or seals of the type adapted to allow the introduction of a surgical instrument or object therethrough. In particular, the surgical access assemblies and seals disclosed herein are adapted to facilitate the insertion, withdrawal, and manipulation of a surgical instrument through the incorporation of a lubricous substance or fluid. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105636 | Closed Loop Control System With Safety Parameters And Methods - Methods, system and devices for monitoring a plurality of parameters associated with a closed loop control operation including continuously monitoring a physiological condition and automatic administration of a medication, detecting an adverse condition associated with the monitored physiological condition or the medication administration deviating from a predetermined safety level of the closed loop control operation, and initiating a non-zero pre-programmed medication delivery rate are provided. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105637 | AN AUTOMATIC SYRINGE - A liquid-powder drug prompt-mixing type automatic syringe includes an injecting assembly, a drug-mixing assembly and a shooting device. The injecting assembly includes an injecting outer sleeve, in which the mouth of a blocking ampoule is slidably socketed, a needle is coaxially connected to the blocking ampoule by a hub; the drug-mixing assembly includes a drug-mixing outer sleeve, in which a precharging pressure menstruum bottle by a drug-mixing needle bracket; the shooting device includes a shooting outer sleeve and a spring pushing rod mechanism slidably socketed in the shooting outer sleeve a movable joining mechanism allows the injecting assembly to alternatively connect the drug-mixing assembly and the shooting device respectively. A liquid drug automatic syringe includes said injecting assembly and the shooting device. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105638 | SINGLE USE DEFLECTABLE STYLET - A single use, deflectable stylet | 2009-04-23 |
20090105639 | CATHETER DRIVER SYSTEM - An apparatus for performing medical procedures on an anatomical body includes an extension with an element near its distal end to be extended into the body, and a driver that moves the extension axially into the body, and that causes flexure of the distal end of the extension. The movement and flexure of the extension is driven by the driver from the proximal end of the extension, and an electronic controller directs the operation of the driver. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105640 | Fixed Dimensional and Bi-Directional Steerable Catheter Control Handle - An apparatus for imparting a tensile force to deflect a distal portion of a catheter while maintaining its exterior dimensions may include a handle grip including a cross-section of generally predetermined exterior dimensions, and a longitudinal axis. A flexible elongate member may include proximal and distal end portions, with the proximal end portion being coupled to the handle grip. An adjustment knob may include a cross-section of generally predetermined exterior dimensions, and is rotatably coupled to the handle grip around the longitudinal axis. An elongate deflection member may be operably coupled to the adjustment knob and to the distal end portion of the elongate member. Rotation of the adjustment knob may impart a tensile force to the deflection member thereby causing the distal end portion of the elongate member to deflect from a prior configuration while maintaining the generally predetermined exterior dimensions of the handle grip and the adjustment knob. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105641 | BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a balloon dilatation catheter, in particular for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), provided with a guide wire, a supply tube extending parallel to the guide wire and serving for inflating a dilatation balloon, as well as the dilatation balloon arranged in the distal area of the supply tube, wherein the dilatation balloon has a tubular configuration with a wall structure comprising a plurality of tube segments arranged adjacent to each other of which at least one is connected with the supply tube. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105642 | LOW PROFILE AGENT DELIVERY PERFUSION CATHETER HAVING REVERSIBLY EXPANDING FRAMES - An agent delivery catheter and method, configured to deliver an agent to an inner surface of a patient's body lumen by forming an agent containment pocket along the inner surface of the patient's body lumen wall between a proximal expandable frame and a distal expandable frame, while minimizing ischemic conditions during the procedure. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105643 | OCCLUSION BALLOON CATHETER WITH EXTERNAL INFLATION LUMEN - Catheters such as guide catheters can be configured to provide distal occlusion, while still providing sufficient interior lumen space for device delivery. Such catheters can also provide a desired level of flexibility, yet can include sufficient column support. A catheter can include an elongate shaft with a lumen, an inflatable compliant balloon disposed over the distal region of the shaft, and an external inflation component. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105644 | INTRAVASCULAR MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A READILY COLLAPSIBLE COVERED FRAME - An elongated intravascular device having a frame configured for reversibly expanding in a patient's body lumen, which has a sleeve secured to the frame, and at least one sleeve-folding strut configured to fold the sleeve inwardly as the frame radially collapses in the patient's body lumen. Additional aspects of the invention are directed to methods of recovering such expanded frame type devices, and a recovery catheter configured for collapsing an expanded frame. The devices and methods of the invention facilitate the collapse of expanded frame devices, for repositioning or removal from the patient's body lumen. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105645 | APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING AND/OR ADVANCING AN ELONGATE DEVICE - An apparatus for selectively advancing and/or rotating an elongate device, includes a carrier mounted for rotation about a primary axis and a pair of opposed rollers on the carrier adapted to receive and engage an elongate device between them, and drive the device in a direction along the primary axis. A drive mechanism for driving at least one of the pair of opposed rollers, the drive mechanism comprising a first gear pivotally mounted about a first axis perpendicular to the primary axis, a second gear engaging the first gear, rotatably mounted about an axis parallel to the primary axis. A first input for selectively rotating the second gear in first or second directions to advance or retract an elongate device engaged by the pair of opposed rollers. A second input for selectively rotating the carrier in first and second directions to rotate an elongate device engaged by the pair of opposed rollers. The operation of the second input alone simultaneously rotating and advancing or retracting the elongate device, and the coordinated operation of the first and second inputs allowing rotation of the elongate device without advancement or retraction of the elongate device. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105646 | Multi-Frequency Communication System For A Drug Infusion Device - Disclosed is a medical infusion device, such as an externally worn insulin pump, capable of being in remote communication with a controller or data acquisition unit such as a blood glucose meter. The disclosed medical infusion device includes a dual frequency antenna to facilitate communication with the remote device and the antenna is mounted using a spring-design that inhibits transmission of vibration to the antenna. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105647 | Variable Volume, Shape Memory Actuated Insulin Dispensing Pump - A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery. The control system utilizes various types of feedback to monitor and optimize the position of the pumping mechanisms. Physical design aspects also minimize stress and the combination of the physical design aspects and the intelligent operation of the system results in a lightweight and cost effective pump that may be used in a disposable fashion if desired. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105648 | Variable Volume, Shape Memory Actuated Insulin Dispensing Pump - A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery. The control system utilizes various types of feedback to monitor and optimize the position of the pumping mechanisms. Physical design aspects also minimize stress and the combination of the physical design aspects and the intelligent operation of the system results in a lightweight and cost effective pump that may be used in a disposable fashion if desired. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105649 | Variable Volume, Shape Memory Actuated Insulin Dispensing Pump - A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery. The control system utilizes various types of feedback to monitor and optimize the position of the pumping mechanisms. Physical design aspects also minimize stress and the combination of the physical design aspects and the intelligent operation of the system results in a lightweight and cost effective pump that may be used in a disposable fashion if desired. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105650 | DRUG DELIVERY PUMP DRIVE USING LINEAR PIEZOELECTRIC MOTOR - A drug delivery pump drive which uses a linear piezoelectric motor to advance a syringe piston to deliver a liquid drug and a method thereof are disclosed. The pump drive, provided in a drug delivery pump, provides silent operation and very low energy consumption compared to electric motor-based drives. The small size of the motor helps also to reduce overall size of the pump drive and the resulting drug deliver pump. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105651 | Puncture Device - A puncture device is provided that does not allow an outer needle to collapse or rise at the time of puncture and exhibits small puncture resistance. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105652 | INTRODUCER INCLUDING SHAPED DISTAL REGION - An introducer for providing intravascular access to a patient is disclosed, and includes a dilator and sheath that are configured to prevent peelback, or “fishmouthing,” of the sheath during introducer advancement. In one embodiment, the introducer comprises a dilator including a distal tapered region, and a sheath including an inner bore that receives the dilator such that a portion of the tapered region of the dilator extends from the sheath distal end. A distal outer surface of the sheath includes a first curved portion defined by a first radius and extending proximally from the distal end of the sheath to a first end point, and a second curved portion defined by a second radius and extending proximally from the first end point to a second end point. Additionally, an interference fit is established between the dilator tapered region and the sheath distal end to further prevent sheath end deformation. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105653 | GUIDEWIRE STOP - A guidewire stop is disclosed which can be positioned and frictionally locked to a bare guidewire at a user-defined location. The guidewire stop can be used to stop and/or lock a medical device, such as an embolic filter, at a treatment site inside a body lumen. The medical device may be attached to the guidewire stop. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105654 | Transseptal guidewire - A transseptal guidewire and methods for perforating the intra-atrial septum of the heart are disclosed. The transseptal guidewire has an elongated body, an end section biased in a curved configuration to define a proximal curve, and a distal section biased in a curved configuration to define a distal curve, the distal curve being oriented in a direction generally opposite that of the proximal curve. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105655 | ACCESS PORT USING SHAPE ALTERING ANCHOR - The present disclosure provides access ports for use in surgery. The access ports possess a distal end which adopts an alternate shape upon the application of energy, thereby securing the access port to tissue. Alternatively, the access port may have barbs on a surface thereof which are formed upon the application of energy, thereby securing the access port to tissue. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105656 | Medical appliance stabilization device and method for using same - Systems and methods for achieving stabilization of medical devices, both invasive and non-invasive, are provided for human and veterinary subjects. The stabilization device comprises a platform for being positioned on a body part, a hooking apparatus positioned within an inner surface of the platform, and at least one securing strap attached to the platform. The durable stabilization device can be rapidly deployed under sterile and field emergency conditions to provide a high level of stability to medical appliances, and is easily removable from a body part of a subject without causing discomfort or damage to the integument or other tissues. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105657 | Connector to cassette interface system - The disclosed connector to cassette interface system includes a set of individual keyed connectors having a shroud on the lower portion. The perimeter of each shroud includes an array of tabs or protrusions keyed to one of a corresponding array of skirted portals in the cassette cover. The tabs or protrusions on the shroud portion of each individual keyed connector may further serve to prevent rotation of each connector beyond about 60°. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105658 | Infusion sets for the delivery of a therapeutic substance to a patient - Devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic substance to a patient are provided. Embodiments include infusion sets that include an active agent. Also provided are systems and kits. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105659 | ANCHORING CANNULA - The present disclosure provides cannulas for use in surgery. The cannulas possess an anchoring member at a portion thereof which adopts an alternate shape upon the application of energy, thereby securing the cannula to tissue. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105660 | Syringe Cylinder - A syringe cylinder | 2009-04-23 |
20090105661 | SYRINGE DEVICE WITH PROTECTIVE CAP - The invention comprises a syringe body ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090105662 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING TISSUE - An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introducing into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105663 | Safety device for a liquid injection syringe, and a syringe assembly including the device - The syringe comprises a body containing the liquid and having fitted thereto an endpiece for fastening a needle carrier. The safety device comprises a protective sheath and a syringe support that is received inside the sheath. The sheath and the support are axially movable relative to each other between two positions, namely a disengaged position of the needle, and a retracted position of said needle. The support includes anti-rotation means for constraining it in rotation about its axis and comprising at least one pawl urged resiliently into a position in which the pawl is designed to co-operate with complementary anti-rotation means of the fastener endpiece. The sheath and the support include complementary anti-rotation means for constraining them in rotation relative to each other about their axes and activated at least when the sheath and the support are in their disengaged position of the needle. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105664 | Syringe Adapter - The present invention includes syringes for dispensing liquids. The devices of the invention increase ease of volume control and hence application thereof while minimizing any spillage or fluid migration up the side of the syringe tip. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105665 | Drip infusion IV catheter check cover set - A check sealing set of intravenous injection catheter for drip infusion to seal up a needle retained in human body includes a check body, a locking seat, and a mobile cover; the check body related to an arc body provided with a retaining edge and a check seam disposed below the retaining edge; the locking seat related to a tube seat having on one end disposed with a locking slot and a groove on its outer circumference; the mobile cover has its neck ring to engage the groove of the locking seat so to merely cover up an exposed end of the locking seat; the check set is connected to an IV set when assembled with a terminal of the IV catheter for preventing blood from flowing back to a tube (it is impossible for the prior art of drip infusion to provide the check purpose); the tube is plugged off when the drip infusion is not required for the check cover to serve a protection cover to allow direct insertion through a rubber pad if subsequent drip infusion or adding medicine into the fluid, thus to avoid repeated penetration of the catheter due to peripheral IV site failure and solve the problem of storage of the catheter cover when removed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105666 | NEEDLELESS ACCESS PORT VALVE - Needleless access port valves are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needleless access port valves having a resilient piston. The valve includes a valve housing having an inlet port, an outlet port, and an interior cavity with an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder. A resilient piston made of a homogeneous material is positioned within the interior cavity and is compressed by the upper shoulder and the lower shoulder of the valve housing. | 2009-04-23 |
20090105667 | FLUID MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE - A fluid delivery device is provided for transdermal delivery of fluid medications to patients. The device can comprise a thin envelope which is applied to a patient's skin. The envelope can comprise at least one diffusion layer coupled to at least one impermeable layer such that at least one chamber can exist therebetween. Other embodiments can include internal diffusion layers, and thus can possess additional chambers, as well. The impermeable layer can comprise a top surface of the device. A valve positioned in the impermeable layer can facilitate filling the device with fluid, as well as connection of the device to external fluid sources such as an intravenous bag, pump, or other external fluid delivery system. The diffusion layer can comprise a coiled wire member to control the rate of fluid flow from the device to the patient's skin. | 2009-04-23 |