17th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220125958 | COMPOUNDS FOR POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - Described herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for diagnosing and/or monitoring pathogenic disease using positron emission tomography. Also described are conjugates of the formula B-L-P, wherein B is a radical of a targeting agent selected from vitamin receptor binding ligands (such as folate), PSMA binding ligands, or PSMA inhibitors; L is a divalent linker comprising aspartic acid, lysine, or arginine, and P is a radical of an imaging agent or radiotherapy agent, such as a radionuclide or radionuclide containing group, or a radical of a compound capable of binding a radionuclide, such as a metal chelating group. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125959 | PROSTATE-SPECIFIC MEMBRANE ANTIGEN (PSMA) INHIBITORS AS DIAGNOSTIC AND RADIONUCLIDE THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present disclosure relates to compounds according to Formula I. These compounds display very good binding affinities to the PSMA binding sites. They comprise a radioactive isotope or a chelating moiety that can be labeled with a radioactive metal such as [ | 2022-04-28 |
20220125960 | COMBINATION OF PD-1/PD-L1 INHIBITORS AND TARGETED THORIUM CONJUGATES - The present invention relates to combinations of at least two components, component A and component B, component A being a PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor, and component B being a targeted thorium conjugate. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of such combinations as described herein for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease, particularly for the treatment of breast and prostate cancer. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125961 | THERAPEUTIC AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - The present application provides an agent comprising or consisting of a binding moiety with specificity for a kallikrein protein (for example, PSA or hK2) for use in the treatment of prostate cancer, and a method for the treatment of prostate cancer in a patient, the method comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of an agent comprising or consisting of a binding moiety with specificity for a kallikrein protein to the patient. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125962 | Antibodies Conjugated With Actinium-225 and Actinium-227, and Related Compositions and Methods - This invention provides a compositions of matter comprising a therapeutic protein population (such as a HuM195 antibody population) wherein (a) each therapeutic protein in the population is conjugated to one or more actinium atoms, (b) each actinium atom is either | 2022-04-28 |
20220125963 | STERILIZATION APPARATUS USING UV LIGHT SOURCE HARMLESS TO HUMAN BODY - The present invention provides a UV sterilization module capable of suppressing a generation of ozone inside and outside a device, and emitting UV rays having a wavelength of near 200 to 230 nm, in particular UV rays having a wavelength of 222 nm at a high luminous intensity, and a UV sterilization apparatus using the UV sterilization module. According to the UV sterilization apparatus of the present invention, bacteria or viruses existing on a surface of the biological tissue may be selectively UV sterilized without harming animal cells such as human cells, and a generation of ozone harmful to the skin may be reduced. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125964 | FIBER OPTIC STERILIZATION DEVICE - Described herein generally are sterilization devices that can allow sterilization of a subgingival area, periodontal pocket(s), and/or gum tissue. Methods of using these devices are also described. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125965 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR STERILIZING ORGANIC PRODUCTS - The invention relates to sterilizing one or more samples of an organic product placed in a chamber of a sterilization device. The method includes, introducing a specified quantity of a gaseous composition comprising a predefined proportion of ozone and carbon monoxide through at least one inlet of the chamber. The method includes, subjecting each sample with ultraviolet light and the gaseous composition for predefined time period in a controlled atmosphere maintained at 90-100% humidity level and a temperature of −10 to 5 degree Celsius within the chamber. The method includes releasing the gaseous composition through at least one outlet from the chamber upon completion of the predefined time period, while simultaneously introducing purified air into chamber through the at least one inlet, until presence of the gaseous composition in the atmosphere of the chamber reaches below a threshold value. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125966 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING MICROORGANISMS - Disclosed is a system and method for reducing microorganisms. The system comprises a light assembly and a processor. The light assembly operable to emit at least two of three different blue lights at different peak wavelengths with a full width half maximum of at most 25 nm, each peak having a time averaged intensity. The peak wavelengths are selected from 400-410 nm, 440-464 nm and 465-490 nm. The processor is communicably coupled to the light assembly to control the time averaged intensities of the blue lights emitted by the light assembly such that if two blue lights are used, the time averaged intensity of one blue light is between 0.67 and 1.33 times the time averaged intensity of another blue light; and if three blue lights are used, the time averaged intensity of any one blue light is between 0.76 and 1.24 times the time averaged intensity of the time averaged intensity of both the other blue lights. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125967 | INDOOR AIR STERILIZATION AND PURIFICATION APPARATUS USING UV-C LED - The present invention relates to an indoor air sterilization and purification apparatus, which may perform both a space sterilization function for sterilizing and purifying microbial particles existing in the air of an indoor space and a surface sterilization function for sterilizing and disinfecting an object surface in an indoor space, thus to improve sterilization performance for the indoor space, and may proximately irradiate the object with sterilization light or spray a disinfectant without any special obstacle in movement, even if shapes and arrangement states of the objects existing in the indoor space are complicated, thus to improve the sterilization function. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125968 | VIAL STERILIZATION DEVICE - Described herein generally are sterilization devices that can allow sterilization of luminal connection ports and vials, including vial caps. Methods of using these devices are also described. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125969 | UV Disinfection Device - A device for cleaning a target includes a housing including a base defining an inner circumference and a lid; a chamber within the housing having a top within the lid, a bottom within the base, and at least one UV reflective plate; at least one UV emitter attached to the housing and positioned to emit UV radiation into the chamber; and a support attached to the base and located in the chamber, the support configured for locating the target so that the UV radiation illuminates the target. The support may be formed of a plurality of ribs and/or a plurality of protrusions configured so that the target is supported thereon without falling onto the base. The at least one UV emitter may be upper and lower UV emitters, either or both of which may be one or more arrays. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125970 | UV STERILIZATION OF CONTAINER, ROOM, SPACE OR DEFINED ENVIRONMENT - Provided herein are portable ultraviolet (UV) devices, systems, and methods of use and manufacturing same. Methods of use include methods for UV disinfection and sterilization, more specifically, methods for UV disinfection and sterilization of a container, a room, a space or a defined environment. The portable UV devices, systems and methods are particularly useful for the UV disinfection and sterilization of a container, a room, a space or defined environment used in various industries. Provided are also portable UV devices, systems, and methods for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present in a container, a room, a space or a defined environment, preferably for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present on an interior surface of a container, a room, a space or a defined environment. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125971 | GLIDING ARC DISCHARGE STERILIZATION OF SURFACES, OBJECTS, AND AMBIENT AIR - Apparatus for sterilizing surfaces and apparatus for sterilizing air and enclosed objects using gliding arc discharge technology are described, whereby disinfecting products formed in the discharge are prevented from escaping from the apparatus into the ambient air. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125972 | PROSTHETIC ACCESSORY STERILIZER - This invention relates to a prosthetic accessory sterilizer ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220125973 | DISINFECTION SYSTEM FOR MASS TRANSIT VEHICLES - A system for disinfecting a mass transit vehicle includes a storage tank for storing a disinfection solution. A plurality of nozzles are installed in the interior of the mass transit vehicle. The plurality of nozzles projecting droplets of the disinfection solution into the interior of the mass transit vehicle when the system is activated. A pump pumps the disinfection solution from the storage tank to the plurality of nozzles on the interior of the mass transit vehicle. A control switch initiates operation of the system. A system indicator indicates an operational status of the system. A controller controls the operation of the pump responsive to an input from the control switch. Responsive to actuation of the control switch to a first position, the controller actuates the system indicator for a first predetermined period of time and actuates the pump to pump the disinfection solution from the storage tank to the plurality of nozzles on the interior of the mass transit vehicle for a second predetermined period of time after expiration of the first predetermined period of time. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125974 | PROTECTIVE BARRIER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A flexible barrier assembly includes a frame defining a window, feed and collection reels mounted on the frame, a flexible protective barrier suspended and held taut between the feed and collection reels and overlaying the window, and a motor operatively coupled to the collection reel to rotate the collection reel. Rotation of the collection reel by the motor causes advancement of the protective barrier from the feed reel to the collection reel. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125975 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF ELIMINATING VIRUS WITHIN VEHICLE - A system for and a method of eliminating a virus within a vehicle. The system includes a sterilizer positioned within a vehicle and configured to eliminate a virus within the vehicle while operating, a detection sensor that detects whether or not an occupant is present within the vehicle, and a sterilization controller that controls operation of the sterilizer with a preset operation profile on the basis of a result of the detection sensor detecting whether or not the occupant is present within the vehicle. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125976 | DOOR HANDLE DISINFECTION SYSTEM - Sterilization assemblies and self-sterilizing systems using the same include a support housing, a plurality of light-emitting diodes coupled to the support housing to selectively emit UV radiation to sterilize contaminants on a door handle, and a controller coupled to a power source and being configured to operate the plurality of light-emitting diodes by selectively providing power to the plurality of light-emitting diodes based on motion detection within a proximity of the door handle. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125977 | AUTOMATICALLY MOVING DISINFECTION ROBOT FOR DISINFECTING SURFACES - An automatically moving disinfection robot for disinfecting surfaces has a device housing, a drive means for the movement of the disinfection robot within a surrounding area comprising at least one room, a navigation means for the navigation and self-localization of the disinfection, a disinfection means, and a control means for controlling the disinfection activity. The control means controls a locally limited disinfection in only one subregion of the room, or a locally limited disinfection of only one object, in a fully automated manner. The disinfection means has a shielding means for separating the locally limited subregion to be disinfected from adjacent subregions of the same room. The shielding means is a housing, which is open only on one side and which is placed around the object or against the surface to be disinfected, so that the disinfection only takes place within the housing, but not outside of the housing. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125978 | SANITIZING CUP - A sanitizing cup that is advantageously used in a vehicle interior. The sanitizing cup includes a cup base and a sanitizing compartment extending at least partially from the cup base. The sanitizing compartment has a sanitizing area which can be used to sanitize an object, such as a user's face mask. The sanitizing cup also includes a hand sanitizer dispenser extending at least partially from the cup base, from the sanitizing compartment, or from both of the cup base and the sanitizing compartment. A combined hand and mask sanitizing cup provides enhanced in-vehicle disinfection capabilities. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125979 | STERILIZATION OF FACE MASKS AND FACE MASK COMPONENTS - A method of disinfecting personal protective masks and mask filters, includes the step of applying sterilizing ionizing radiation to the personal protective mask while it is disposed in an electromagnetically shielded container. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125980 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR ENHANCED UV DISINFECTION - The present disclosure describes a pulsed ultraviolet (PUV) device and method of operating the PUV device for enhanced UV disinfection. The method may comprise generating a plurality of charging commands during an operation cycle of the PUV device. In an aspect, generating the plurality of charging commands may comprise generating a plurality of variable voltage amplitudes for charging a capacitor provided in the PUV device. The plurality of variable voltage amplitudes comprises at least one voltage amplitude greater than a cut off voltage amplitude. The method may further comprise generating a plurality of discharging commands corresponding to the plurality of charging commands for discharging the capacitor to generate IN pulses across the germicidal lamp. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125981 | BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR FOR RAPID VERIFICATION OF DISINFECTION OR STERILIZATION - The present invention provides a biological indicator for verification of disinfection or sterilization, and in particular, provides a biological indicator capable of verifying disinfection or sterilization using luminescent microorganisms, and a kit for verification of disinfection or sterilization using the biological indicator. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a biological indicator for verification of disinfection or sterilization that may confirm in real time how much disinfection or sterilization has been performed after disinfecting or sterilizing harmful microorganisms by irradiation with UV rays. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125982 | Electronic Device With Display - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device having a housing that includes a major side portion having a curved major surface and an inside major surface, the major side portion comprises a first section and a second section each having different opacities. An aspect of the present disclosure is that the housing is not powder coated, or painted. The electronic device can have a display comprising an array of display elements surface mounted on a rigid printed circuit board such that the array of display elements are planar, a display element from the array of display elements is aligned with the second section such that light is transmitted through the second section and projected onto the curved major surface. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125983 | MALODOR COUNTERACTING COMPOSITION AND AGENT AND THE USE THEREOF - A malodor counteracting composition has nefopam, or a polymorph, a hydrate or a solvate thereof. The malodor counteracting composition is useful as an attenuator or suppressor for attenuating or suppressing malodors, such as earthy malodor, musty malodor, and/or moldy malodor caused by malodor causing agents, such as geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125984 | System and Method for Odor Treatment - The present invention relates to a system and method for odor treatment. In most embodiments the system comprises a container comprising a receptacle and a lid which is filled with a mixture of odor treating materials. In many embodiments this odor treating material mixture is a combination of sodium bicarbonate and activated carbon. In most embodiments the method for odor treatment comprises five main steps. First, the odor treating material is prepared. Second, the odor treating material is dispensed or placed within the container. Third, the container is sealed, closed, or covered. Fourth, the container is opened. And fifth, the odor treating material is dispensed from container directly onto an odor causing material. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125985 | SANITIZING FACE MASK - A face mask has an ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diode (LED) mounted in a respiration tube that extends through an outer shell of the mask. A power source is connected to the UV LED. The respiration tube is serpentine in shape so as to maximize the amount time the air is subjected to the UV radiation. The movement of the air as well as additional heat sinks in the tube reduce the amount of heat radiating from the LEDs during use. This arrangement protects the user and others from excessive UV exposure and heat during use. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125986 | AIR PURIFIER HAVING ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION MEANS - The present invention provides an air purifier that purifies, disinfect and decontaminate convention air flow by using UV rays. Because the UV rays emitted by the UV light sources are contained within the air purifier, use of the air purifier is safe in that a nearby person can avoid exposure to hazardous UV radiation. Adjustment of operating conditions, such as the UV intensity and wavelength and air speed, is programmable via a remote controller, a smart switch, a smart device, a wireless communication device, a smart home control appliance, a sensing device, and/or a built-in module, which renders the air purifier a smart appliance that may automatically and optimally suits to a user's need based on the user's habit and other physical parameters. Installation and removal of the air purifier, as well as cleaning and replacement of any part thereof, are simple and convenient, as a result of the clever design. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125987 | WOUND CLOSURE DEVICES COMPRISING PROTOCATECHUIC ACID - A suture or a surgical or wound closure staple is disclosed that includes protocatechuic acid. The protocatechuic acid may be coated on, or impregnated in, the suture or wound closure staple. The suture or wound closure staple may include polypropylene, nylon, polyester, and/or braided polyester, catgut, 85/15 D,L lactide/glycolide, and/or 910 Vicryl. The protocatechuic acid may coat 25% or more of the surface of the suture or surgical staple. In embodiments, the protocatechuic acid may have a purity of 95% or greater. The protocatechuic acid may include crystalline protocatechuic acid. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125988 | SURGICAL GLUES BASED ON MONOMERS COMPRISING A PHOSPHATE FUNCTION - A composition for use as a surgical adhesive for the adhesion of a material to a biological tissue, for the adhesion of biological tissues to one another, for the adhesion of a glue or of a substance to the surface of a biological tissue, as a surgical sealant, for blocking or plugging orifices created by a thread suture or staple suture or by a tissue resection, for blocking an orifice, an incision or a tear in a biological tissue, as a hemostatic agent for stopping bleeding, as a dressing on a biological tissue for covering and protecting a wound, for reinforcing a biological tissue, for attaching and stabilizing a biological tissue. The compositions include a polymerizable monomer with a phosphate function or a phosphonate function and a methacrylate function. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125989 | BACTERICIDAL COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS USING SAME - The present disclosure relates in part to coating compositions comprising a bactericidal layer further comprising a bactericidal element and a columnar microstructure, which exerts bactericidal activity toward proximal and distal bacteria within an electrolyte solution (i.e. blood or other bodily fluid). The present disclosure further relates to coating compositions stably adhered to an electrode, which exerts bactericidal activity toward proximal and distal bacteria within an electrolyte solution upon application of an electric potential to the underlying electrode without a loss in efficiency of charge transfer. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125990 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOT-ISOSTATIC PRESSING TO INCREASE NITROGEN CONTENT IN SILICON NITRIDE - Methods and systems for manufacturing a ceramic or glass material component supersaturated in nitrogen are disclosed. The method for manufacturing a component typically comprises receiving the ceramic or glass material within a containment vessel; simultaneously heating and applying isostatic pressure to the ceramic or glass material within the containment vessel to a first temperature and a first pressure using pressurizing nitrogen gas; holding the first temperature and the first pressure for a period of time; cooling the ceramic or glass material within the containment vessel to a second temperature while maintaining the first pressure; and depressurizing the containment vessel to a second pressure. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125991 | BONE IMPLANT COMPOSITION - This present invention discloses a bone implant composition which comprises about 50˜70% by weight of ceramic particles, wherein the ceramic particles composes tricalcium phosphate and bioactive glass; and about 30˜50% by weight of carrier. The carrier provides good ability of operation and shaping, so the bone implant composition can be filled into a human body by various shapes. Because of high ratio of ceramic particles, it can still construct supports even if carrier is degraded within a short time after implanted, which is beneficial for adhesion and growth of new bone cells, and also promotes healing of bone defect. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125992 | CONFORMAL COATING OF CELLS FOR IMMUNOISOLATION - Hydrodynamic methods for conformally coating non-uniform size cells and cell clusters for implantation, thus preventing immune rejection or inflammation or autoimmune destruction while preserving cell functionality. A method for conformally coating cells and c clusters with hydrogels that are biocompatible, mechanically and chemically stable and porous, with an appropriate pore cut-off size. The methods of the invention are advantageously reproducible and result in a relatively high yield of coated versus non-coated cell clusters, without compromising cell functionality. Conformal coating devices configured to perform the methods of the invention, methods of optimally utilizing said devices and purifying the coated islets, and coated biomaterials made by said methods. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125993 | Cardiovascular Prostheses - Cardiovascular prostheses having particulate structures that are adapted to induce modulated healing of damaged or diseased cardiovascular tissue and, thereby, associated structures, when administered thereto. The particulate structures include a biological component and a polymer component. The biological component is in the form of a composition and includes decellularized amniotic membrane and placental tissue. The biological composition can also include a plurality of exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells or embryonic stem cells. The polymer component includes poly(glycerol sebacate) (PGS). | 2022-04-28 |
20220125994 | Cardiovascular Prostheses - Cardiovascular prostheses that include an ECM-mimicking composition, which is adapted to induce modulated healing of damaged or diseased cardiovascular tissue and, thereby, associated structures, when administered thereto. The ECM-mimicking composition includes a polymer component and a pharmacological component. The polymer component includes poly(glycerol sebacate) (PGS). The pharmacological component includes a corticosteroid. The ECM-mimicking composition can also include a biological component having a biologically active agent, such as an exosome, a cytokine and a growth factor. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125995 | FASCICULATED NERVE GRAFTS, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT USING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides fasciculated nerve grafts of customizable lengths and diameters, and methods of preparing the same. The grafts are made by digesting native extracellular matrix (ECM) around the nerve fascicles of a nerve tissue, and the epineurial sheath. One or more of the individual fascicles may then be entubulated in an entubulation material, embedded in or coated with a coating material, or both, to form a fasciculated nerve graft. The fasciculated nerve grafts are customizable and designed to bridge nerve gaps; the modularity of the fasciculated nerve graft allows for restoring continuity to nerve defects of virtually any length and allows for matching the diameter of the patient's recipient nerve. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125996 | Eggshell Particle Containing Hydrogels And Prepolymer Compositions For Biomedical Applications - Hydrogels and hydrogel prepolymer compositions are described which include micronized eggshell particles. The hydrogels have outstanding tunability in physical, chemical, and biological properties, and have favorable properties for biomedical applications. They enable tissue formation and regeneration and are suitable for applications involving mineralized tissues such as bone, cartilage, tooth, and tendon, as well as non-mineralized tissues. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125997 | MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING INCREASED FATIGUE RESISTANCE - Example medical devices and methods of making example medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device includes a frame configured to be secured to cardiac tissue, wherein the frame includes a fatigue resistant nickel-titanium alloy that is heat set at a temp in the range of 450-550 degrees Celsius. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125998 | MEMBRANE - Membrane, used in particular for regenerating periodontal ligament, preventing the formation of adhesions or the regeneration and reconstruction of tissue, including at least one layer of fabric (N | 2022-04-28 |
20220126000 | MESH-BASED IN SITU CROSS-LINKABLE COMPOSITIONS - A mesh-based composition comprising a cross-linkable protein or polypeptide and one or more cross-linking materials according to at least some embodiments. The mesh-based composition may comprise a self-adhering surgical mesh which requires no additional fixation while at the same time minimizes adhesions. The mesh may be in the form of a composite mesh featuring a foamed composition of the cross-linkable protein and a non-toxic material that induces cross-linking of the cross-linkable protein. The composite mesh may be in a sheet-like form. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126001 | MEDICAL DEVICES AND IMPLEMENTS WITH LIQUID-IMPREGNATED SURFACES - Described herein are medical devices and medical implements with high lubricity to flesh (or biological fluid) and/or inhibited nucleation on its surface. The device has a surface comprising an impregnating liquid and a plurality of micro-scale and/or nano-scale solid features spaced sufficiently close to stably contain the impregnating liquid therebetween. The impregnating liquid fills spaces between said solid features, the surface stably contains the impregnating liquid between the solid features, and the impregnating liquid is substantially held in place between the plurality of solid features regardless of orientation of the surface. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126002 | BREASTSHIELD UNIT - A breast shield unit of a breast pump for expressing human breastmilk includes a breast shield ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220126003 | SIMULATION MODEL FOR SIMULATING A TUBE LINE FOR A BLOOD LEAKAGE DETECTOR, AND METHOD FOR TESTING A BLOOD LEAKAGE DETECTOR - The present invention relates to a simulation model for simulating a tube line comprising at least one hollow cylindrical section that is configured to be arranged in a tube receiver of a blood leak detector of a blood treatment machine, wherein a respective receiver for a respective light source is provided at the axial ends of the hollow cylindrical section, by means of which light source light can be introduced into the hollow cylindrical section; and at least one light guidance element that is arranged in the hollow cylindrical section and that is configured to deflect light introduced into the hollow cylindrical section such that the light moves outwardly out of the hollow cylindrical section through at least one opening in a radial outer side of the hollow cylindrical section. The invention further relates to a method of checking the function of a blood leak detector by means of a simulation model in accordance with the invention. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126004 | SYSTEM FOR REMOVING UREMIC TOXINS IN DIALYSIS PROCESSES - A method of performing dialysis includes: recirculating a dialysis fluid from a patient or a dialyzer for at least two cycles, each cycle contacting the dialysis fluid first with a zirconium phosphate layer followed by at least one of a urease layer, a zirconium oxide layer, or a carbon layer; storing the recirculated dialysis fluid in a storage container; and transferring the dialysis fluid from the storage container to the patient or the dialyzer. In one example, the zirconium phosphate layer and the at least one of the urease layer, the zirconium oxide layer, or the carbon layer is provided by a sorbent cartridge. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126005 | Medicament Preparation Devices, Methods, and Systems - A proportioning device includes a proportioning machine with a temperature-compensating conductivity sensor, a controller, and pump actuator. A fluid circuit is engageable with the pump actuator, has connections for a source of water and one or more medicament concentrates, and includes a mixing container. The controller is configured to mix contents of the mixing container at a first time and to sample fluid from the mixing container, to pass the samples from the mixing container through the temperature-compensating conductivity sensor at different points in time as the fluid flows from the mixing container. The controller is further configured to mix contents of the mixing container a second time if the conductivities differ by a predefined magnitude. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126006 | PERITONEAL DIAYLSIS SYSTEM AND CASSETTES THEREFOR - A peritoneal dialysis machine that includes a preparator as well as a cycler to form the peritoneal dialysis system. The system delivers purified water into one or more containers with different powders to create a concentrate and then moves this concentrate to a mixing bag to create the peritoneal dialysis fluid (PDF). The cycler then delivers fresh PDF to the patient and removes waste fluid via the drain outlet. A volumetric approach controls the hydraulic flow paths that introduce purified water to the powder concentrates, provide mixing of the concentrate to form the PDF and delivery of the freshly made PDF to the patient. Different configurations of hydraulic flow/pressure generators are provided in the fluid paths to provide optimization of the flow of water through the fluid system to create the correct powder concentrates and subsequent peritoneal dialysis fluid for cycling, for example being provided in a disposable cassette. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126007 | PUMP CALIBRATION DURING BAG FILLING - In medical apparatus, for example a dialysis machine, a pump is used to move fluid such as purified water or dialysate. The pump performance is monitored by determining the weight or mass of the fluid being pumped. A less expensive pump may be used whilst maintaining an accurate determination of the volume pumped. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126008 | APPARATUS FOR PUMPING AND DIALYSIS - In medical apparatus, for example a dialysis machine, a pump in conjunction with a multichambered reservoir is provided. The volume pumped is determined by counting the number of fills of the reservoir made during a pumping phase. A less expensive pump may be used whilst maintaining an accurate determination of the volume pumped. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126009 | FLOWMETER FOR PROPORTIONING WATER IN DIALYSIS SYSTEM - A system includes a fluid source storing a fluid and a fluid line coupled to the fluid source and configured to pass the fluid therethrough. The system includes a bubble detector coupled to the fluid line downstream of the fluid source, the bubble detector configured to detect bubbles present in the fluid and to generate a bubble detection signal. The system also includes a valve coupled to the fluid line downstream of the fluid source, the valve configured to switch between a first configuration and a second configuration, where in the first configuration the valve directs the fluid through the fluid line and in the second configuration the valve directs the fluid through a drain line. The system further includes a controller coupled to the bubble detector and the valve, the controller configured to receive the bubble detection signal and to control the valve based on the bubble detection signal. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126010 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF GAS REMOVAL FROM A WEARABLE DEVICE - Systems, devices, and method for gas removal from a wearable device are provided. The systems comprise a gas removal filter having an inlet, a fluid outlet, and a vent port. The gas removal filter comprises a filter mesh between the inlet and outlet, the filter mesh configured to allow only liquid phase material through the filter mesh. The systems also comprises a gas detector for detecting gas in the gas removal filter; a orientation sensor for determining an orientation of the gas removal filter; a transducer protector filter having a first side and a second side, the transducer protector filter on fluid communication with the vent port of the gas removal filter; a pressure transducer in fluid communication with the second side of the transducer protector filter; and an gas removal pump in fluid communication with the second side of the transducer protector filter. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126011 | HYDROPHOBIC FILTER FOR FILTERING AN AIRFLOW OR ANOTHER GASEOUS FLOW IN A MEDICAL APPLICATION - A hydrophobic filter for filtering an airflow or another gaseous flow in a medical application comprises a housing encompassing a filter chamber, an inlet port arranged on the housing and forming an inlet opening, an outlet port arranged on the housing and forming an outlet opening, and a hydrophobic structure extending along a plane of extension and separating the filter chamber into an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber. The inlet opening opens into the inlet chamber and the outlet opening opens into the outlet chamber. Herein, the outlet opening opens into the outlet chamber at a first location when viewed along the plane of extension and the inlet opening opens into the inlet chamber at a second location different from the first location when viewed along the plane of extension. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126012 | MEDICAL IMPLANTS FOR ENHANCING THE HEALING RESPONSE AND THE EFFECTIVE LONGEVITY OF BLOOD VESSELS AND ANASTOMOSES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A method of establishing an anastomosis utilizing a harvested blood vessel includes connecting the blood vessel to an artery, thereby forming an anastomosis therebetween. The method further includes wrapping an outer surface of the blood vessel with a tubular support. The tubular support exerts a radially-inward force on the blood vessel. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126013 | FLUID COLLECTION APPARATUS - A fluid collection apparatus for use in negative pressure wound therapy. The fluid collection apparatus includes a flexible bag having a first opening and a second opening. The bag includes a structure defining a fluid pathway connecting the first opening and the second opening. The pathway is circulative and contributes to orientation independence of the bag in use. The bag further includes a load-bearing component. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126014 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WOUND IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT - A device for wound irrigation and debridement includes a body extending along a longitudinal axis. The body comprises an interior region and an opening such that that the interior region and the first opening are configured to transfer an irrigation fluid. The body comprises a compliant region having a first stiffness and a debridement region having a different second stiffness. The compliant region defines a distal surface. In a first configuration, the compliant region defines a first axial dimension, the distal surface engages a target body region, and the debridement region is axially offset from the distal surface and disengaged from the target body region. In a second configuration, the compliant region is compressed to define a second axial dimension less than the first axial dimension, thereby engaging the debridement region with the target body region, and the distal surface engages the target body region. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126015 | JACKET FOR WATERTIGHT SEALING A MEDICAL DEVICE - A jacket for watertight sealing a medical device is disclosed. The jacket includes a flexible envelope having a first side and an opposing second side. The first side has a first sealing lip configured to surround the medical device and a second sealing lip spaced from the first sealing lip and configured to surround the medical device. The flexible envelope has an envelope contacting sealing end that is fixedly connectable to the opposing second side. A method of using the inventive jacket includes mounting a medical device on a skin site of an extremity of a user and placing the jacket onto the skin site such that the first sealing lip and the second sealing lip surround the medical device. The flexible envelope is then wrapped around the extremity and fixedly connects the envelope contacting sealing end to the opposing second side of the flexible envelope. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126016 | UNIVERSAL CLAMPING AND CONNECTION SYSTEM - A clamping and connection system configured to be pivotally attached to two pieces of equipment such as an IV pole and a hospital bed. The clamping and connection system includes a clamping portion and an attachment portion. The system is configured to be rotatable around the attachment portion to allow optimal placement of the pole while in transport and connected to the bed. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126017 | BODY CONFORMING WEARABLE DEVICE FOR PROVIDING OUTPUT AND INPUT FOR A DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - Exemplary embodiments provide a management wearable device with a body conforming housing. The wearable device may be worn on parts of the user's body, such as the hand, wrist, arm or leg. This eliminates the need for the user to hand carry a device. The wearable device may include a display for displaying information to the user. Where the drug delivery system delivers insulin, the display may be used to display information such as blood glucose concentration readings, insulin on board and other information. The wearable device may also include input elements, such as push buttons, knobs, keys or switches, for providing information, entering commands or initiating or halting activity. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126018 | MEDICAL PUMP DEVICE FOR CONVEYING A MEDICAL FLUID - A pump device for conveying medical fluid includes an elastomeric membrane forming a pump volume. The membrane is elastically expanded in a filling state of the pump volume with medical fluid. The expanded membrane exerts a delivery pressure on the pump volume to deliver medical fluid into a fluid-line system. The pump device also has a throttle device with a channel having an inlet connected to the pump volume and an outlet connectable to the fluid-line system. Delivery of medical fluid through the outlet is finely adjustable to a defined flow rate at the time of manufacture. The throttle device has a first body and a second body. The channel is formed between oppositely arranged surfaces of the bodies. The surfaces are movable relative to each other for fine adjustment of the flow rate at the time of manufacture, so that an effective length of the channel is variable. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126019 | INJECTION MOLDED CANNULA SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a cannula system including a soft cannula | 2022-04-28 |
20220126020 | REAL TIME DETECTION AND MONITORING OF FLUID VOLUME AND FLOW RATE - A method of detecting a fault condition in an infusion process, the method includes receiving a programmed flow rate pertaining to a fluid infusion provided by an infusion device; determining, a first weight of an infusion container associated with the fluid infusion provided by the infusion device at a first time; determining a second weight of the infusion container at a second time; determining based on the first weight and the second weight, a determined flow rate of the fluid infusion provided by the infusion device between the first time and the second time. The method includes determining a difference between the determined flow rate and the programmed flow rate. When a magnitude of the difference between the determined flow rate and the programmed flow rate satisfies a predetermined threshold, by the processor: causing an output of the infusion device or the weight sensor to indicate the fault condition. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126021 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE - A medicament delivery device ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220126022 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A PLUNGER - An apparatus can aid usage of a plunger, for example helping a medical practitioner use a hypodermic syringe to inject dermal filler. The apparatus can fasten a thumb rest of a plunger of the syringe to a thumb of the practitioner and can support one-handed operation of the syringe. With the plunger so fastened, reverse thumb motion can retract the plunger for aspiration, and forward thumb motion can advance the plunger for injection. The apparatus can comprise a member extending at least partially around the practitioner's thumb. The member can comprise an aperture configured to retain the thumb rest between the thumb and the member, with a shaft of the plunger passing through the aperture. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126023 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRECISION DOSE DELIVERY - Disclosed herein are delivery devices for delivering a volume of a drug product, placebo product, or other product including a fluid. The devices may include a barrel having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end region, and a distal end region. The proximal end region may include an opening, and the barrel may be configured to receive a drug therein. A plunger rod may be disposed at least partially inside the barrel and protruding from the opening. The plunger rod may include a rack having a plurality of teeth. The device may further include a pinion having a plurality of teeth configured to engage with the plurality of teeth of the rack, and rotation of the pinion against the rack may move at least a part of the plunger rod along the longitudinal axis of the barrel. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126024 | SAFETY DEVCE FOR A PRE-FILLED SYRINGE AND AN INJECTION DEVICE - According to the invention, a safety device for a pre-filled syringe with an injection needle comprises of a support body adapted to mount the pre-filled syringe, a needle shield slidably arranged with respect to the support body, a retention and locking means (M) for retaining and locking the needle shield with respect to the support body in a first and a second advanced position (PA | 2022-04-28 |
20220126025 | NEEDLE COVER - A single-use cover assembly that obscures a substantial majority or an entirety of an injection needle from view before, during, and after an injection procedure. The cover assembly includes a housing and a needle sleeve that retracts and extends by sliding axially within the housing. The needle sleeve carries a locking collar that moves from a first position to a second position once the needle sleeve is fully retracted. In the first position the locking collar allows retraction of the needle sleeve from a fully extended position. In the second position, a portion of the locking collar covers a tip of the needle, thereby preventing retraction of the needle sleeve from the fully extended position. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126026 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly includes: a catheter including a circumferential wall and a distal opening; an inner needle inserted through the catheter, the inner needle having a sharp needle tip at a distal end of the inner needle; and a deflection suppression mechanism that supports the inner needle via the catheter to suppress deflection of the inner needle, the deflection suppression mechanism including a contact support portion that is configured to support the catheter when the catheter is advanced with respect to the inner needle. The circumferential wall of the catheter includes one or more side holes. In an initial state before the catheter is advanced with respect to the inner needle, the contact support portion is located proximal of a distal-most one of the one or more side holes and a gap is formed between an outer surface of the catheter and an inner surface of the contact support portion. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126027 | TECHNIQUES AND INSULIN PUMP FOR ENHANCED SITE HEALTH AND BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL FOR AID SYSTEMS - Disclosed are systems, devices, methods and computer-readable medium products that implement a vibrational event by a wearable drug delivery device. The wearable drug delivery device includes vibrational actuators that vibrate in response to a control signal from a controller. The controller may be controlled by an external device that issues command signals with instructions related to settings of the vibrational event. The vibrational event settings may be modified based on signals received from sensors on the wearable drug delivery device. The vibrational events may be implemented as an element of a site maintenance plan that alleviates the degeneration of tissue at one or more body attachment sites of the wearable drug delivery device. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126028 | INTRATYMPANIC INJECTOR DEVICES AND NEEDLES FOR DELIVERY OF DRUGS AND METHODS OF USE - A system for delivering one or more therapeutics to a region of the ear, the region being internal to a tympanic membrane. The system includes a canal guide configured to be inserted within and fittingly engaged with walls of the ear canal and needle assembly having a flexible shaft sized to extend through the canal guide. The canal guide provides alignment of the needle assembly within the ear canal relative to the tympanic membrane. The canal guide includes a viewing lumen extending between a proximal end to a distal-most end of the canal guide and is sized to remain external to the tympanic membrane. The canal guide includes a guide lumen extending to a distal opening near the distal-most end of the canal guide. The guide lumen curves from a first axis to a second axis. Related devices, systems, and methods are provided. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126029 | CURCUMIN STIMULATOR - A curcumin entrained vapor generator providing the release of an essence, or compound or substances, from a solid or powder or liquid into a vapor exiting the generator, comprising a container having an interior volume and a region disposed to contain a liquid which emits or forms a vapor, and an openable closed end distal from said contained liquid. An interior support formed to support material (e.g. curcumin or other) thereon and is included and has a plurality of openings, and is dimensioned less than said container interior dimension across said container liquid to form a large vapor passage allowing the essence of the included material to be gently released into the vapor of the liquid and released into the external environment via the container openings. Other embodiments include esthetically shaped support structures, e.g. a leaf, a plant twig-like arms, etc. and/or graphic overlays, etchings, engravings, etc. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126030 | DEVICES FOR EVAPORATION AND INHALATION OF ACTIVE AGENTS - There is provided an inhalation device for delivering a deliverable agent in the form of an aerosol or vapour to a user. The device comprises a solid, porous carrier material having a defined porosity, and a deliverable agent located within the pores of the carrier material. The device is operable to heat the carrier material and vaporise the deliverable agent. Deliverable agents that may be delivered to the user include active pharmaceutical ingredients. Suitable materials for the porous carrier material include chemically bonded ceramic materials and geopolymeric materials. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126031 | Steam Therapy Assembly - A steam therapy assembly includes a housing that has an intake and an exhaust to pass air through the intake and the exhaust. A water tank is removably attachable to the housing and the water tank has a fluid port to pass water therethrough for filling the water tank with water. An oil cartridge contains oil and the oil cartridge is removably insertable into the housing. A vaporizing unit is integrated into the housing and the vaporizing unit is in fluid communication between the intake and the exhaust to urge air into the intake and outwardly through the exhaust when the vaporizing unit is turned on. The vaporizing unit vaporizes the water in the water tank into a steam. Additionally, the vaporizing unit vaporizes the oil in the oil cartridge thereby mixing the vaporized oil with the vaporized water. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126032 | AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICES AND AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEMS - An aerosol-generating system includes an aerosol-generating device and at least two consumables. Each consumable includes an aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-generating device further includes a device housing comprising at least two receiving chambers, wherein each consumable is accommodated in a separate receiving chamber of the at least two receiving chambers. The aerosol-generating device further includes at least two mouthpieces, wherein each mouthpiece of the at least two mouthpieces is aligned with a separate consumable of the at least two consumables and wherein the aerosol-generating device is configured to isolate airflows through separate, respective mouthpieces of the at least two mouthpieces. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126033 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ADHERENCE MONITORING AND PATIENT INTERACTION - Devices, systems, and methods are provided for adherence monitoring and patient interaction. In general, the devices, systems, and methods can facilitate a patient's adherence to a medication schedule and can facilitate monitoring and tracking of the patient's adherence to the medication schedule. In one embodiment, a medical accessory such as a cap is provided that can be configured to attach to existing medication dispensers, such as asthma inhalers, or to be integrated into a custom-made medication dispenser. The accessory can be configured to provide a notification to the patient when medication is due. The accessory can be configured to detect usage of the dispenser. The accessory can be configured to provide data regarding dispensing of the medication to an external device. The data can be analyzed and provided for visualization on a user interface. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126034 | DRY POWDER INHALER DEVICE - My powder inhalers are described. The dry powder inhaler includes an air inlet, a reservoir and an airway assembly. A mouthpiece airway is connected to a first airway of the airway assembly. An airway head is attached to the airway assembly and it extends into the reservoir cavity. In certain embodiments, the airway head has a sharpened or beveled edge. At least one airway assembly opening is present in the airway assembly for connecting the reservoir cavity to the first airway. Methods for dispensing dry powder into an airway of a dry powder inhaler and inhaling dry powder from a dry powder inhaler is also disclosed. Embodiments of a dry powder inhaler having a two-stage air movement are also described. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126035 | DEVICE FOR INHALING POWDER-TYPE SUBSTANCES, SUBSTANCE CONTAINER FOR A DEVICE OF THIS TYPE AND METHOD FOR FILLING A DEVICE OF THIS TYPE - A device for inhaling powder-type substances includes a plurality of substance containers that can be moved successively into an emptying position, wherein the substance containers—which are not connected to one another—are accommodated in direct contact with one another in a guide unit attached to the device and can be moved by contact pressure propagating among the substance containers. The guide unit has a drive wheel with accommodating forms separated by drive teeth. The substance container in the emptying position is located in an accommodating form of the drive wheel. A substance container for a device for inhaling powder-type substances has two sub-regions, each separately having an amount of the substance, and both sub-regions have an openable, pierceable cover. A method for filling a device for inhaling powder-type substances uses a plurality of substance containers that can be moved successively into an emptying position. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126036 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY WITH AIRFLOW REGULATION - An example aerosol delivery device includes a mouthpiece having an airflow outlet, and an airflow passage extending between an airflow inlet and the airflow outlet. The example aerosol delivery device further includes a housing configured to receive a cartridge that includes an aerosolizable substance and a vapor element configured to heat the aerosolizable substance, and an internal power source configured to provide electrical power. The example aerosol delivery device further includes a controller coupled to the internal power source to receive a portion of the electrical power and configured to, when the cartridge is installed at the housing, cause the vapor element of the cartridge to heat the aerosolizable substance to release an aerosol into the airflow passage during an inhalation through the airflow outlet, and a connector configured to receive power from an external source to recharge the internal power source. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126037 | DEVICE FOR INHALATION SYNCHRONIZED DISPENSING OF A FLUID PRODUCT - The invention relates to a device comprising a body ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220126038 | AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE WITH CONDUCTIVE INSERTS - The present disclosure provides aerosol delivery devices. In an example implementation, an aerosol delivery device comprises an aerosol source member that defines an outer surface and an interior area and includes a substrate material having an aerosol precursor composition associated therewith, a control body having a housing that is configured to receive the aerosol source member, an electrical energy source coupled with the housing, and a heating assembly operatively connected to the electrical energy source. The heating assembly includes a plurality of spikes that may be configured to articulate between a retracted position, in which the plurality of spikes is not in contact with the aerosol source member, and a heating position, in which the plurality of spikes pierces through the outer surface of the substrate material and into a portion of the interior area thereof. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126039 | INTRANASAL DESMOPRESSIN ADMINISTRATION - Disclosed is a family of intranasal spray dispensers for administering uniform low doses of desmopressin so as to achieve safe antidiuresis in human patients. The dispensers of the invention may be used in the treatment of nocturia, primary nocturnal enuresis, incontinence, urinary frequency, diabetes insipidus, or any disease or syndrome where desmopressin therapy is useful or where safe temporary suppression of urine production may lead to beneficial health effects or increased convenience in voiding control. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126040 | APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY OF A FLUID MEDICAL GAS TO PATIENTS - Apparatus for direct oral delivery of fluid medical gas to a patient, comprising: a conduit, a mouthpiece in fluid communication with the conduit, an exhalant chamber at least partially divided from the conduit, an outlet valve in one-way fluid communication between the conduit and the exhalant chamber, the outlet valve adapted for permitting exhalation of exhalant by the patient into the exhalant chamber and adapted for porting of the exhalant outside of an environment in which the apparatus is adapted for use. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126041 | INTEGRATED SENSOR ASSEMBLY OF A RESPIRATORY THERAPY SYSTEM - A flow generator | 2022-04-28 |
20220126042 | LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY - Provided is a laryngeal mask airway, comprising a laryngeal mask airway main body ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220126043 | BIOFILM REMOVAL DEVICE FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES - A device for biofilm removal from an endotracheal tube is disclosed. Such a device may include a hollow catheter having a tip, wherein said device is inserted down an endotracheal tube of an orally intubated patient. Said tip may include a cylindrical central portion and a fin configured to dislodge biofilm from the inner lumen of the endotracheal tube as the device is rotated, either manually or mechanically, inside the endotracheal tube. The fin may be configured as a helix and positioned to spiral around said cylindrical central portion of the tip thereby forming a channel, defined by the pitch of said helix, about the circumference of the cylindrical central portion. Biofilm dislodged from the inner surface of the endotracheal tube by the rotational motion of the fin may be retained within the channel until the tip is removed from the endotracheal tube. The device may further comprise a motor for mechanically rotating the catheter and tip. Finally, the device may be configured to interface with a mechanical ventilator such that airflow to an intubated patient is not impeded while said device is used to remove biofilm from the inner surface of the patient's endotracheal tube. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126044 | Medical Tube Apparatus - An endotracheal tube apparatus to treat a patient comprising an endotracheal tube and a hub connection fitting; the endotracheal tube insertable into a trachea of the patient; the hub connection fitting connectable to the endotracheal tube; a ventilation passageway extending through the hub connection fitting and a ventilation lumen of the endotracheal tube; a plurality of ports joined with the hub connection fitting, the plurality of ports comprising at least a first port and a second port; a first passageway extending within the hub connection fitting, the first passageway in fluid communication with the first port; a second passageway extending within the hub connection fitting, the second passageway in fluid communication with the second port; a third passageway extending within the hub connection fitting and a secondary lumen of the endotracheal tube. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126045 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE STABILIZATION DEVICE - An endotracheal tube stabilization device comprising an endotracheal tube holder with an elongated generally tubular body and a bite block, a removable rotating wing plate on said endotracheal tube holder, and a strap assembly. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126046 | Rechargeable Hoseless CPAP System - A hoseless CPAP system having a hoseless CPAP mask including a housing, a sealing portion extending from a back of the housing and configured to fit over a nose and mouth of a user, a fan unit provided in the housing to force air through the sealing portion to be breathed by the user, a battery provided in the housing and configured to power the fan unit, and one or more electrical contacts provided on the housing to provide charging power to the battery; and a charging base including a receiving portion configured to hold the CPAP mask therein, and one or more electrical contacts provided in the receiving portion and configured to contact the one or more electrical contacts on the CPAP mask housing to provide charging power to the battery. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126047 | VENTILATION MASK - A nasal mask has exhalation scoop fixed adjacent a lower portion of mask, adapted to overlie an upper lip of a patient when the mask is worn. The mask includes ports for sampling flow of CO | 2022-04-28 |
20220126048 | THERMOFORMED MASK - Respiratory masks made of thermoformed EVA foam are provided. A mask can include a seal that contacts a user's face in use and a housing permanently joined to the seal. Both the seal and housing can be made of EVA foam. The seal and housing can be made of EVA foam having different densities. The mask can further include a frame removably or permanently coupled the housing. Headgear can be coupled to the frame and can couple the mask to the user's face in use. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126049 | PATIENT INTERFACE - A patient interface includes a frame assembly including connectors operatively attachable to headgear, a cushion assembly provided to the frame assembly and including a seal-forming structure structured to form a seal with the patient's nose and/or mouth, and an air delivery connector provided to the frame assembly and operatively connected to an air delivery tube for supplying the air at positive pressure along an air flow path. The cushion assembly is structured to releasably connect to the frame assembly independently of the air delivery connector. The air delivery connector is structured to releasably connect to the frame assembly independently of the cushion assembly. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126050 | STRAP ASSEMBLY, STRAP CONNECTOR, HEADGEAR, HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY, METHOD OF FORMING HEADGEAR, TUBULAR CONNECTOR, PATIENT INTERFACE AND METHOD OF JOINING STRAPS | 2022-04-28 |
20220126051 | SWIVEL ELBOW AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEMS - A patient interface assembly includes a cushion assembly, and air delivery tube, and a connector assembly. The cushion assembly includes a flexible cushion including a base and a pair of nasal pillows that extend from the base and a frame that is more rigid than the flexible cushion. The connector assembly connects the air delivery tube to the cushion assembly and includes and elbow with a second end with a part spherical ball shape and a gas washout vent with a plurality of vent openings. The connector assembly also includes an elbow connector positioned in the frame. The elbow connector forms a part spherical socket shape that engages the part spherical ball shape of the elbow. The elbow connector includes an anchoring flange, which is configured to secure the flexible cushion to the elbow connector by way of the anchoring flange being inserted into the flexible cushion through a central opening in the flexible cushion. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126052 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL VENTILATOR INTERFACES - A multifunctional ventilator interface for selectively providing ventilation and continuous oxygen therapy to a patient includes tubing defining a high-pressure gas lumen, a low-pressure gas lumen, and a pressure sensing lumen, a manifold housing defining a gas pathway, a jet pump housing coupled to the manifold housing and defining an entrainment port, a sleeve rotatably engaged to the jet pump housing, and a jet nozzle defining high- and low-pressure jet nozzle outlet ports operative to introduce gas from the high- and low-pressure gas lumens into the gas pathway. The sleeve includes first and second windows selectively alignable with the entrainment port by rotation of the sleeve, the first window configured to allow ambient air to flow into the entrainment port when at least partially aligned therewith, the second window being covered by a one-way valve configured to prevent ambient air from flowing into the entrainment port but to allow exhalation out of the entrainment port when the second window is at least partially aligned therewith. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126053 | TWIST TO LOCK TRACHEOSTOMA HEAT AND MOISTURE EXCHANGER - A twist to lock heat and moisture exchanging device includes a housing having a first opening that is adapted to open to a tracheostoma and a second opening that opens to ambient. A foam filter is disposed in the housing and a closure member is mounted to the housing and adapted to close a passage between the first opening and the second opening. A locking mechanism is engageable to prevent movement of the closure member to close the passage and disengageable to allow movement of the closure member to close the passage. The twist to lock tracheostoma heat and moisture exchanger allows a user to protect from accidental closure during activities when it would be preferred like sleeping and exercising. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126054 | HUMIDIFIER RESPIRATORY GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM - A blower unit for use as part of an integrated blower/humidification system is described. The blower unit has an outer casing, which encloses and forms part of the blower unit, the casing including an air inlet vent. The blower unit further includes a humidifier compartment for receiving a humidifier unit with a separate gases inlet and outlet, the compartment having a heater base for heating the contents of the humidifier unit. The compartment also has a blower inlet port which aligns with the humidifier unit inlet in use, the blower providing a gases path through the casing between the inlet vent and the inlet port. The blower unit also includes a fan for providing a pressurised gases stream along the gases path, and a power supply unit for powering the fan. The gases path is routed over the power supply unit in order to provide a cooling air flow. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126055 | Apparatus and methods of transcranial stimulation to adjust sensory cortical dendritic spine neck membrane potentials for altering consciousness - Altering consciousness by transcranial stimulation to adjust the membrane potential duration (FIG. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126056 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TRIGGERING SOUNDS TO MASK NOISE FROM RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS AND THEIR COMPONENTS - A system includes a respiratory device, a mask, a microphone, a speaker, and a control system. The respiratory device is configured to supply pressurized air. The mask is coupled to the respiratory device and configured to engage a user during a sleep session to aid in directing the supplied pressurized air to the user. The microphone is configured to generate audio data. The speaker is configured to emit sound. The control system is configured to analyze the audio data to determine if noise associated with air leaking from the mask is occurring. Responsive to (i) the analysis resulting in a determination that noise associated with air leaking from the mask is occurring, (ii) the respiratory device determining that air is leaking from the mask, or (iii) both, the speaker is caused to emit the sound to aid in masking the noise associated with the air leaking from the mask. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126058 | COMPRESSION RESISTANT SHEATH - An elongate tubular shaft having a lumen extending from a proximal portion to a distal portion may include an outer jacket forming an outer surface of the elongate tubular shaft, the outer jacket being formed from a first material having a first modulus of elasticity, a helical member extending from the proximal portion to the distal portion, a braided support member disposed about the helical member, and a strain relief layer formed from a second material having a second modulus of elasticity less than the first modulus of elasticity, wherein the strain relief layer is disposed about the helical member and radially inward of the outer jacket. | 2022-04-28 |
20220126059 | CATHETER AND TUBE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A device has a drainage conduit for draining fluids from a patient. The drainage conduit may be flexible. One or more flexible delivery conduits deliver medication to the patient. The one or more flexible delivery conduits are attached to the flexible drainage conduit. The one or more flexible delivery conduits are detachable from the flexible drainage conduits at at-least one end of the drainage conduit so that the delivery conduits can be peeled off the drainage conduit at the proximal and deployed with the proximal ends of the delivery conduits separated from the proximal end of the drainage conduit. | 2022-04-28 |