18th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 53 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090112081 | METHODS FOR FAT QUANTIFICATION WITH CORRECTION FOR NOISE BIAS - Methods are disclosed for calculating a fat fraction corrected for noise bias of one or more voxels of interest using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. A plurality of image data sets are obtained each corresponding to NMR k-space data acquired using a pulse sequence with an individual associated echo time t | 2009-04-30 |
20090112082 | IMAGING DEVICE FOR MRI-GUIDED MEDICAL INTERVENTIONAL SYSTEMS - An MRI-guided interventional system includes a head support apparatus for engaging and securing the head of a patient, and a targeting frame configured to be secured to the body of a patient. The targeting frame includes a cooperating targeting cannula that is configured to guide placement of an interventional device through a burr hole in a patient's skull in vivo. The system includes an MRI-compatible camera positioned proximate to the head support apparatus, and an MRI-compatible imaging device having one end attached to the targeting frame to provide a local field of view of the burr hole, and an opposite end in communication with the camera. The system also includes a display output module coupled to the camera for receiving electrical signals therefrom and for displaying images corresponding thereto. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112083 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CORRELATING TOMOGRAPHICALLY CONTROLLED INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES WITH PATIENT POSITION IN THE RESPIRATORY CYCLE - In a method and an imaging system for implementing a CT-assisted or MRT-assisted minimally-invasive interventional procedure at an anatomical location inside the body of a patient, the inspiratory or respiratory position of the patient within the respiratory cycle of the patient is continuously detected and a measurement value, identifying a current position of the patient within the respiratory cycle, is detected at a point in time that a CT or MRT slice image of the anatomical location is obtained. This measurement value is stored together with the image data of the slice image so that the measurement value and the image data can be retrieved together and displayed together. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112084 | MRI-GUIDED MEDICAL INTERVENTIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An MRI-guided interventional system for use with a body of patient and an interventional device includes a base and a targeting cannula. The base is configured to be secured to the body of the patient. The targeting cannula has an elongate guide bore extending axially therethrough and an inlet and an outlet at opposed ends of the guide bore. The guide bore defines a trajectory axis extending through the inlet and the outlet and being configured to guide placement of the interventional device. The frame is operable to move the targeting cannula relative to the base to position the trajectory axis to a desired intrabody trajectory to guide placement of the interventional device in vivo. The inlet tapers from an outer diameter distal from the guide bore to an inner diameter proximate the guide bore to guide and facilitate insertion of the interventional device into the guide bore. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112085 | PREOPERATIVE LOCALIZATION WIRE - The present invention discloses a novel preoperative localization wire. The localization wire comprises a J-shaped end; a branch point proximal to the J-shaped end, wherein a barb is attached to the wire at the branch point; and a locking device distal to the J-shaped end. The localization wire is resilient, allowing passage of the wire through a localization needle. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112086 | Prostate imaging - A device for registering prostate images, the device comprises an elongate element suitable for insertion into a body passageway, the elongate element comprising at least one marker readable by an ultrasound probe and at least one marker readable by a gamma camera. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112087 | Universal Adapter for a Syringe Plunger - The invention relates to an adapter for a syringe plunger. The adapter of some embodiments may include a first side adapted to interface with a syringe plunger and an opposing a second side adapted to interface with a drive ram of a medical fluid injector. The adapter may include a peripheral side surface exhibiting a thickness and may include what may be characterized as at least one mating section adapted to engage with the syringe plunger. The mating section(s) may include a channel extending through the entire thickness of the adapter. In some embodiments, the mating section(s) may include a stop adjacent the channel that extends less than the entirety of the thickness of the adapter. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112088 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, IMAGE DATA GENERATING APPARATUS, ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC METHOD AND IMAGE DATA GENERATING METHOD - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a displacement measuring unit, a motor information measuring unit, a comparison parameter calculation unit and a parameter image data generating unit. The displacement measuring unit two-dimensionally measures displacements of a myocardial tissue in pieces of ultrasonic image data adjacent in time direction. The motor information measuring unit measures strains and strain rates of the myocardial tissue based on the displacements as motor information. The comparison parameter calculation unit calculates comparison parameters based on the strain rates, or the strains and strain rates. The parameter image data generating unit generates parameter image data using the comparison parameters. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112089 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING BLADDER WALL THICKNESS AND PRESENTING A BLADDER VIRTUAL IMAGE - An ultrasound transceiver scans a bladder in a three dimensional array to measure the thickness and surface area of the bladder to determine bladder mass. The bladder wall thickness and masses may be determined for anterior, posterior, and lateral locations of the bladder. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112090 | Ultrasonic imaging apparatus - There is provided an ultrasonic imaging apparatus capable of optimizing parameters in frequency compound imaging. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes an optimal parameter calculation unit that calculates optimal values of processing parameters in the frequency compound imaging, and the optimal parameter calculation unit outputs a result that satisfies c | 2009-04-30 |
20090112091 | Portable ultrasound imaging data - A portable ultrasound imaging system includes a scan head coupled by a cable to a portable battery-powered data processor and display unit. The scan head enclosure houses an array of ultrasonic transducers and the circuitry associated therewith, including pulse synchronizer circuitry used in the transmit mode for transmission of ultrasonic pulses and beam forming circuitry used in the receive mode to dynamically focus reflected ultrasonic signals returning from the region of interest being imaged. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112092 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING AND COMPENSATING A MOTION IN FORMING A SYNTHETIC IMAGE - The present invention relates to an apparatus for estimating and compensating a motion in forming an ultrasound synthetic image. The apparatus includes a transmit/receive control unit, an auto correlation unit and an image motion estimation and compensation unit. The transmit/receive control unit may set a plurality of scan lines, define sequential indices upon the scan lines, and set a transmit order of a transmit beam for the scan lines in a non-sequential manner in which increment and decrement of the indices of the scan lines are repeated. Then, the transmit/receive control unit may transmit the transmit beam to a target object based on the set transmit order to obtain a plurality of receive beams in response to each transmission of the transmit beam. The auto correlation unit may group the receive beams to an increment group corresponding to an increment direction and a decrement group corresponding to a decrement direction and perform auto correlation upon the receive beams. The auto correlation unit may apply weights to the auto correlation results and sum the weight-applied auto correlation results to there provide phase information. The image motion estimation and compensation unit may estimate and compensate a motion of a target object based on the phase information. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112093 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING SCAN LINE DATA - There is provided an ultrasound diagnostic device including receiving data a transmission lines between scan line data forming units and channels and a method of forming scan line data. The ultrasound diagnostic device includes a plurality of channels for providing receiving data and a scan line data forming unit including a plurality of sub-scan line data forming groups and a data summing unit, wherein the sub-scan line data forming group forms partial data of scan lines, and wherein the data summing unit forms scan line data of the scan lines by summing the partial data. The sub-scan line data forming group includes a plurality of sub-scan line data forming units for forming the partial data of the scan lines by using the receiving data and providing a transmission path of the receiving data, first data lines for transmitting the receiving data between at least one of the sub-scan data forming unit and the channels and second data lines for transferring the receiving data between the sub-scan line data forming units. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112094 | Phased Apply Ultrasound With Electronically Controlled Focal Point For Assessing Bone Quality Via Acoustic Topology And Wave Transmit Functions - A surface topology map technique and apparatus are disclosed for determining calcaneus thickness for imaging quantitative ultrasound measurements; improving measurement accuracy, particularly in in vivo applications. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112095 | Ultrasound imaging system with pixel oriented processing - An ultrasound imaging system with pixel oriented processing is provided in which an acoustic signal is generated, echoes from the acoustic signal are received at a plurality of receiving elements to obtain echo signals that are then stored, a given pixel is mapped into a region of the stored signals, the mapped region of the stored echo signals is organized into array for the given pixel after which the array is processed to generate a signal response for the given pixel to obtain acoustic information for the given pixel. The system can be implemented entirely on plug-in cards for a commercial PC motherboard. The system and method can be implemented for pixel-oriented or voxel-oriented image processing and display, eliminating intermediate data computations and enabling extensive use of software processing methods. Advantages include improved acquisition of signal dynamic range, flexible acquisition modes for high frame rate 2D, 3D, and Doppler blood flow imaging. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112096 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING - A system and method is disclosed that examines Doppler spectrum signals output by an ultrasound system when measuring blood flow velocity to determine a proper Doppler gain and to suppress noise manifest in the Doppler spectrum. Noise present in the Doppler spectrum is examined and used as a criterion for optimal gain. If the Doppler gain is too high or too low in accordance with predetermined levels, overall gain is adjusted accordingly. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112097 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS AND ULTRASOUND IMAGING METHOD - An ultrasound imaging apparatus includes: an image acquisition unit for emitting ultrasound waves to a subject administered with a contrast agent and for obtaining a B-mode image of the subject; an image memory unit for storing a plurality of B-mode images, obtained by emitting ultrasound waves to the subject at a sound pressure destroying the contrast agent; and a combination image formation device for forming a combination image from a plurality of the B-mode images. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112098 | THIN-PROFILE THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND APPLICATORS - An ultrasound therapy probe including a thin-profile therapy head for implementing therapeutic procedures in confined spaces. The thin-profile is achieved by incorporating a cooling fluid channel about a periphery of at least a portion of the housing. A therapy transducer is disposed in an inner volume of the housing, and fluid circulated through the peripheral cooling channel can be used to remove heat generated by the therapy transducer, without requiring bulky external cooling devices, such as balloons. The housing can include an acoustic lens portion, to enable the housing to be used with flat transducers and can also be configured to be used with concave transducers, and so that an acoustic lens is not required. Electrical connections can be made with conductors that extend through an elongate hollow handle. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112099 | ULTRASONIC PROBE, CHARGER, ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - An ultrasonic probe that can be efficiently charged in a short time, a charger and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, as well as an ultrasonic diagnostic system that uses them are provided by the present invention, which comprises a detector for detecting whether or not an ultrasonic probe having a rechargeable battery or the charger for charging this is in charging state; and a controller for stopping transmitting and receiving operations of ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprises a transmitting and receiving circuit for executing the generation of a signal related to the transmission of the ultrasonic waves and the generation of the diagnostic information based on the signal related to the reception of the ultrasonic waves; a probe switching circuit for selecting one of a plurality of ultrasonic probes; and a controller for controlling the probe switching circuit in accordance with a detection signal from the detector. The ultrasonic diagnostic system comprises the above-mentioned ultrasonic probes, chargers and ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112100 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION COLLECTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - To enable the user to see if the field of view of an infrared sensor faces an eardrum direction. A biological information collecting device ( | 2009-04-30 |
20090112101 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE TO FACILITATE EVALUATION OF OBJECTS USING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY - Spectral information may be employed in process control and/or quality control of goods and articles. Spectral information may be employed in process control and/or quality control of media, for example financial instruments, identity documents, legal documents, medical documents, financial transaction cards, and/or other media, fluids for example lubricants, fuels, coolants, or other materials that flow, and in machinery, for example vehicles, motors, generators, compressors, presses, drills and/or supply systems. Spectral information may be employed in identifying biological tissue and/or facilitating diagnosis based on biological tissue. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112102 | Therapy device with a time-variable blood regulation - A therapy device having a blood pressure device and a regulating device for a time-variable regulation of the blood pressure, which decides, during a therapy procedure, dependent on detected blood pressure value, whether the blood regulation is continued with hypothetical or with real blood pressure values. The regulating device processes various categories of blood pressure values, i.e. blood pressure values obtained by the regulating device according to an implemented time schedule, blood pressure values requested by measurement and evaluation device, and blood pressure values requested by medical staff. Besides the regular triggers (RT) generated at regular intervals, the irregular triggers (IRT) and the quasi-regular triggers (QRT) requested externally at respective times are also evaluated. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112103 | Wireless Pressure Sensing Shunts - Devices and methods useful for sensing or measuring a pressure and remotely indicating or communicating that pressure are provided. The devices and methods have particular utility in sensing pressures in implantable medical devices and more particularly in hydrocephalus shunts. In one exemplary embodiment, an implantable valve can include a housing having a reservoir adapted to receive fluid flow therethrough between an inlet port and an outlet port. The implantable valve can also include a needle-penetrable septum to allow fluid delivery to the reservoir and/or a needle guard disposed within the housing and adapted to protect the radio frequency tag from a needle penetrating into the housing. A radio frequency (RF) tag can be disposed within the reservoir and can be adapted to change one or more of its electromagnetic characteristics in response pressure applied thereto by fluid in or flowing through the reservoir. The RF tag can produce a response to a wireless signal characterized by the one or more electromagnetic characteristics that correlates to a pressure of fluid in or flowing through the reservoir. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112104 | BLOOD PRESSURE CALCULATION METHOD FOR NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - A method of calculating a blood pressure, includes: providing a non-invasive blood pressure measurement apparatus which includes a cuff being inflatable and deflatable and adapted to be fitted on a part of a living body and in which a plurality of calculation methods each of which has priority in accordance with a type of noise information are set; detecting, by the cuff, a signal waveform representing a change in an oscillation amplitude and a change in a cuff pressure; determining the type of the noise information contained in the detected signal waveform; deciding the blood pressure from at least one candidate value for the blood pressure, which is calculated by one of the calculation methods that has the priority with respect to the determined type of the noise information; and displaying the decided blood pressure, | 2009-04-30 |
20090112105 | Portable Electrocardiogram - An apparatus for measuring cardiac electrical activity of a patient includes: a malleable pad, a first electrocardiogram electrode, and a ground electrode. The pad includes: a right handle for grasping with the patient's right hand, the right handle including an electrocardiogram electrode; a left handle for grasping with the patient's left hand, the left handle also including an electrocardiogram electrode; and an electronic circuit configured for receiving electrical signals from the electrodes and also configured to invert the signals from the electrodes for transmission to a processor to produce a graphic recording of the differences in electrical potential between the electrodes. The pad also includes a multiplex cable for coupling the electronic circuit to leadwires attached to the electrocardiogram electrodes; and a port configured for coupling with the processor. The first electrode and the handle electrodes form an inverted Einthoven triangle with the first electrode at an apex of said triangle, being located anatomically superior to the horizontal axis formed by the second and third electrodes. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112106 | Signal Analysis of Cardiac and Other Patient Medical Signals - A system and method provide detecting and monitoring cardiac electrophysiological changes by determining differences between a reference signal representing a heartbeat signal and an analysis signal representing another heartbeat signal. A set of signal data consisting of a number of heartbeat signals is acquired as a function of time. Individual heartbeat signals within the set of acquired signals are identified, an individual signal comprising data values representing a plurality of sample points during a single heartbeat. One of the identified individual signals or a derived signal representing an average of a subset of the identified individual signals is selected as an analysis signal. A reference signal is identified. The sample points of the reference signal are aligned with the sample points of the analysis signal. A single value representative of mutual correspondence between the sample points of the reference signal and the corresponding sample points of the analysis signal is calculated. Data indicating a calculated value is communicated to a destination for viewing by a user | 2009-04-30 |
20090112107 | Combining to a singularity plural-anatomical-site, heart-functionality measurements - Combining, to a singularity, from a plurality of anatomical sites, and over a plurality of heart cycles a collection of selected heart-functionality parameter measurements, such as EMAT, LVST, PADT, and AAFT measurements, including (a) collecting ECG and heart-sound data from plural anatomical sites, (b) computer processing such data to acquire plural, per-site, per-heart-cycle, nominal values for the selected parameter, (c) utilizing arithmetic mean and selected variance calculations related to such nominal values processing, and determined weight coefficients, computing weighted nominal values, (d) computing a weighted, nominal-value average of all of the nominal values by summing all of the weighted values and dividing that sum by the sum of all of the weight coefficients, and (e) presenting the computed weighted average as the combined, singularity value of the selected heart-functionality parameter. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112108 | Q-onset ventricular depolarization detection in the presence of a pacemaker - A method utilizing computer processing for detecting, within a cardiac cycle, the earliest onset of global, Q-onset, ventricular depolarization in the presence of an operating pacemaker. The method, in general terms, features (a) gathering a plurality of ECG-obtained QRS heart-cycles waveforms, (b) identifying and categorizing of evidences and specific timings therein of intrinsic Q-onset and pacemaker spike events, (c) looking in a single, selected QRS waveform, between specific, defined first and second time marks, for the most significant slope change appearing in that waveform, and (d) designating to be the correct Q-onset that event which immediately precedes that slope change. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112109 | RECONSTRUCTION OF GEOMETRY OF A BODY COMPONENT AND ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL VALUES - An apparatus, system, and/or method for the reconstruction of geometry of a body component and analysis of spatial distribution of electrophysiological values. The shape of the body component is reconstructed based on coordinates associated with data points (e.g., electrophysiological values). The data points are interpolated to form a value distribution map. The value distribution map corresponds to the shape of the body component. A report (e.g., textual report, graphical report) is generated based on the data points and/or the value distribution map. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112110 | System for Cardiac Medical Condition Detection and Characterization - A system and method provides monitoring for atrial fibrillation. A data acquisition processor acquires a cardiac signal data stream from a patient and a wave detector detects an R-wave in a cardiac signal of the data stream. A T-wave in the cardiac signal occurring after the detected R-wave and a Q-wave in a subsequent cardiac signal of the data stream is also detected by the wave detector. A filter provides signal gating and extraction of data representing a Region of Interest (ROI) time window from the detected T-wave to the Q-wave. An integration processor detects characteristics of a P wave signal occurring within the ROI time window. At least one of the detected P wave characteristics is compared to characteristics derived from data representing at least one P wave signal and generating an output signal in response to the comparison for use in determining if the patient is in atrial fibrillation. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112111 | HEART RATE METER AND METHOD FOR REMOVING NOISE OF HEART BEAT WAVEFORM - A heart rate meter for measuring the heart rate of a living body includes a heart rate variation detecting unit | 2009-04-30 |
20090112112 | FOLDER-TYPE PORTABLE ELECTROCARDIOGRAM MONITOR - A portable electrocardiogram monitor includes: an upper housing and a lower housing coupled to each other via a hinge; and a positive electrode formed on lateral sides of the upper and lower housings, which are disposed opposite sides centering on the hinge. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112113 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING EJECTION FRACTION - A method is provided for determining ejection fraction. The method includes: measuring a physiologic signal indicative of blood pressure; analyzing the physiologic signal at more than one time instance so as to extract information present in its temporal variations; and determining ejection fraction based in part on the extracted information | 2009-04-30 |
20090112114 | Method and system for self-monitoring of environment-related respiratory ailments - Methods and systems for continual self-monitoring of respiratory health and components for use therewith. The present methods and systems and their related components improve the standard of core in respiratory health self-monitoring by providing continual and unobtrusive monitoring that accounts for environmental, physiological and patient background information, and is capable of yielding a complex array of respiratory health-preserving responses. In some embodiments, the present methods and systems leverage ubiquitous handheld electronic devices [e.g. cell phones and personal data assistants (PDA)] for respiratory health self-monitoring. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112115 | Apparatus for detecting human's breathing - An apparatus applied to detect the human breath gas, including a substrate which carries a circuit module, a CNT-based (carbon nanotube) gas sensing element, a wireless transmission/receiver module, and a power supplier, etc. and a clamp structure that could be clamped on the columella between the nostrils. The detectable gas also includes the bioaerosol in the gas. The CNT-based gas sensors react with the breath air and detect whether the specific gas and bioaerosol in the air or not while breathing in and out and the temperature of the air could be measured. This invention can measure the electric response of the CNT-based gas sensor, process the signal by the circuit module and transmit the processed signal to the wireless receiver by wireless transmission/receiver module. And the wireless signal receiver will differentiate the species, concentration and temperature of the gas and provide a warning signal while the specific gas or bioaerosol is detected. The apparatus is portable and has the functions of rapid response and high sensitivity. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112116 | System And Method For Discrimination Of Central And Obstructive Disordered Breathing Events - Disordered breathing events may be classified as central, obstructive or a combination of central an obstructive in origin based on patient motion associated with respiratory effort. Central disordered breathing is associated with disrupted respiration with reduced respiratory effort. Obstructive disordered breathing is associated with disrupted respiration accompanied by respiratory effort. A disordered breathing classification system includes a disordered breathing detector and a respiratory effort motion sensor. Components of the disordered breathing classification system may be fully or partially implantable. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112117 | Electrophysiological assessment of the integrity of cerebral vasculature - The present invention discloses a method for monitoring the blood flow in the cerebral vasculature of a subject. The method includes measuring the electrophysiological activity of different regions in the brain in the excited or unexcited state. The measured electrophysiological activity of each region is then compared with the baseline of the electrophysiological activity of that region for the corresponding state. External stimuli or the performance of specific tasks by the subject can be used to excite different regions of the brain. Any deviation in the measured electrophysiological activity from the baseline indicates an altered blood flow in that region of the brain. Identification of this particular region of the brain which has altered activity can be carried out based on the external stimuli that resulted in the altered activity. Specific branches of the cerebral vasculature with an altered blood flow may also be determined based on the regions of the brain showing altered electrophysiological activity. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112118 | Biopsy device with fluid delivery to tissue specimens - The invention is directed to a system and method for separating and collecting one or more tissue specimens from a target site within a patient and flushing the specimen to remove blood, debris and the like before the specimen is removed from the biopsy device. The flow of flushing fluid to the tissue collector is preferably controlled to coincide with delivery of one or more specimens to the collecting tray or basket of the device or after the receipt of the specimen within the tissue collector to ensure that the fluid is applied to a fresh specimen. The tissue tray or basket within the tissue collector has an open or foraminous portion to facilitate removal of fluid, such as the applied fluid and blood, and other debris from the tissue specimens on the tray. Vacuum is provided within the tissue collector, preferably under the tray to remove fluid and debris from the collector interior. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112119 | ROTATING BIOPSY DEVICE AND BIOPSY ROBOT - Embodiments of a needle biopsy device having a rotating needle mechanism to automatically cut sample tissue that can be operated remotely. A portable small biopsy robot can improve biopsy accuracy, reduce the pain and complications, and shorten the duration of the total biopsy time by using an automatic needle rotating mechanism and a needle localization system that allows a medical practitioner to perform the biopsy procedure from a remote distance. The needle biopsy device can include a cannula and a rotational biopsy needle with a blade the rotational biopsy needle axially and rotatably moveable within the cannula lumen, the blade configured to remove, cut, and/or separate a tissue sample from the target tissue site through rotation of the blade, and to hold the tissue sample in the rotational biopsy needle during proximal retraction from the patient. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112120 | DRUG SCREENING AND MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR EARLY DETECTION OF COLORECTAL CANCER: REAGENTS, METHODS, AND KITS THEREOF - A novel approach to the early detection of colorectal cancer (“CRC”), using a molecular diagnostic test to evaluate grossly normal-appearing colonic tissue for the early detection of colorectal cancer is disclosed. Such grossly normal-appearing colonic mucosal cells may be collected from non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures. The use of novel biomarker panels for drug screening also is disclosed. Such biomaker panels may be used wholly or in part as surrogate endpoints for monitoring effectiveness of a prospective drug in the intervention of pathologies, such as cancers, for example CRC, lung, prostate, and breast, and neurodegenerative diseases, for example Alzheimer's and ALS. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112121 | BLEEDING APPARATUS - A bleeding apparatus includes a first stimulating component for pressing an examinee at a first simulating point so as to induce sense perception, and a second stimulating component for pressing the examinee at a second simulating point so as to induce sense perception. A distance between the first stimulating component and the second stimulating component is less than or equal to a two-point sense threshold of a human perception system. The bleeding apparatus further includes a bleeding component disposed between the first stimulating component and the second stimulating component for bleeding the examinee between the first stimulating point and the second stimulating point when the first stimulating component is pressing the examinee at the first simulating point and the second stimulating component is pressing the examinee at the second simulating point. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112122 | BLEEDING APPARATUS - A bleeding apparatus includes a stimulating component for stimulating an examinee on a first region, and a bleeding component for bleeding the examinee on a second region. The second region is adjacent to a boundary of the first region. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112123 | Method for penetrating tissue - A tissue penetrating system has a housing member. A plurality of penetrating members are positioned in the housing member. A tissue stabilizing member is coupled to the housing. A penetrating member sensor is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. The penetrating member sensor is configured to provide information relative to a depth of penetration of a penetrating member through a skin surface. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112124 | Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue - A skin penetrating system is provided with a drive force generator and a disposable housing member. A plurality of penetrating members are positioned in the disposable housing member. Each penetrating member is coupled to the drive force generator. A plurality of analyte detecting members are each associated with a penetrating member and are positioned in the disposable housing member. Each analyte detecting member is positioned in a sample chamber. The sample changers have openings for transport of a body fluid into the sample chamber. Each analyte detecting member is configured to determine a concentration of an analyte in a body fluid using a sample of less than 1 μL of a body fluid disposed in the sample chamber. A user interface is configured to relay at least one of, skin penetrating performance or a skin penetrating setting. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112125 | Integrated blood sampling and testing device and method of use thereof - The present invention discloses an integrated sampling and testing device for sampling and testing blood from a human finger which comprises clamping means for temporarily clamping a finger below the tip of said finger, a lancet for piercing said finger tip while said finger is held by said clamping means testing means for performing at least one test on blood drawn from said finger, wherein said testing means is aligned with said lancet such that blood drawn from said finger immediately contacts said testing means after being drawn. A method for sampling and testing human blood from a fingertip comprises the steps of: providing an integrated sampling and testing device for sampling and testing blood from a human finger, opening radially-expandable clamping member and inserting a finger therein, closing said radially-expandable clamping member around said finger such that pressure is applied to said finger so as to create a region of increased blood volume and/or pressure at the tip of said finger, piercing said finger using said lancet, ensuring that sufficient blood has been drawn and, subsequently, opening said radially-expandable clamping member so to allow removal of finger, optionally, transferring at least one reagent to said test strip using said reagent transferring means, and waiting and viewing test results. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112126 | STEPPED GUIDEWIRE WITH SHIM - A medical guidewire ( | 2009-04-30 |
20090112127 | NITINOL GUIDEWIRE - A medical guidewire ( | 2009-04-30 |
20090112128 | MULTI-STRANDED TRACKABLE GUIDEWIRE - A trackable guidewire is presented. The guidewire includes a plurality of wires arranged in a predetermined pattern to form a body of the guidewire, where the plurality of wires is configured to simultaneously provide electrical conductivity of signals and mechanical strength. A guidewire assembly is also presented, where the guidewire assembly includes a guidewire, where the guidewire includes a plurality of wires arranged in a predetermined pattern to form a body of the guidewire, and the plurality of wires is configured to simultaneously provide electrical conductivity of signals and mechanical strength, and one or more sensing devices, where the one or more sensing devices are operatively coupled to the guidewire. Methods of making the guidewire and the guidewire assembly are also contemplated in conjunction with the present technique. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112129 | Anti-Pooling Vest For Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis And In Critical Care - An anti-pooling vest to be worn by a patient undergoing a hemodialysis procedure is disclosed for inhibiting intradialytic hypotensive symptoms in the patient during the course of hemodialysis treatment. The anti-pooling vest includes an inflatable bladder for applying a compressive pressure on the internal organs within the abdomen of the patient during the hemodialysis procedure to reduce the pooling of blood within the patient's internal organs. A pump, such as, for example, a manually compressible bulb or an electrically powered pump, in fluid communication with the bladder is operable to inflate the bladder to a predetermined pressure and a pressure relief valve in fluid communication with the bladder is operable to decrease the pressure within the bladder to the predetermined pressure. The anti-pooling vest may also be utilized to increase venous return in hypotensive patients in critical care suffering from blood or fluid loss by applying compressive pressure to the internal organs within the abdomen of the patient to reduce the pooling of blood within the patient's internal organs. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112130 | Devices, systems, and methods for measurement and evaluation of tissue structures, such as breasts - Devices, systems, and methods measure and evaluate breasts or other exterior tissue structures in connection with contemplated surgery, such as augmentation, revision, or reconstruction, by mechanically and/or electronically forming a three-dimensional replication of the topography of the tissue structure prior to surgery to serve as a guide for the selection of a post-operative implant. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112131 | BODY SCULPTING DEVICE AND BODY SCULPTING SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A body sculpting device and a body sculpting system are disclosed which can sculpt body areas, such as the abdomen, thighs, arms, etc., by burning fat stored in the body and massage the face and the soles of the feet, according to a use's selection. The body sculpting system includes a control box, a stand, an obesity management unit, and a probe. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112132 | GENERATING GATING SIGNALS FOR THERMAL THERAPY - A method of inducing thermal effect at a moving target includes receiving a first data characterizing a repeated motion of the moving target; processing the first data to determine a treatment plan, including determining a plan for directing a signal at the moving target; and controlling the signal directed at the moving target according to the treatment plan to induce a thermal effect. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112133 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR NON-INVASIVE NEUROMODULATION - One embodiment involves modifying neural transmission patterns between neural structures and/or neural regions in a noninvasive manner. In a related exemplary method, sound waves are directed toward a first targeted neural structure and characteristics of the sound waves are controlled at the first target neural structure with respect to characteristics of sound waves at the second target neural structure. In response, neural transmission patterns modified to produce the intended effect (e.g., long-term potentiation and long-term depression of the neural transmission patterns). In a related embodiment, a transducer produces the sound for stimulating the first neural structure and the second neural structure, and an electronically-based control circuit is used to control characteristics of the sound waves as described above to modify the neural transmission patterns between the first and second neural structures. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112134 | DEVICES AND METHOD FOR APPLYING VIBRATIONS TO JOINTS - Devices and method for introducing vibrations to a joint or joint area of a user of the device, the device comprising flexible or rigid portions or members connected there between and having a shape substantially fitting the area adjacent a joint, flexible members for attaching the rigid portions or members to the area adjacent the joint, and a vibrating mechanism for introducing vibration to the joint. The devices can apply firmer grip to the area around a joint than to the joint itself, thus activate vibrations along multiple vectors and affect multiple elements of the joint and joint area and induce healing of the joint and joint area. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112135 | Method of Estimating the Actual ECG of a Patient During CPR - A method of processing a raw acceleration signal, measured by an accelerometer-based compression monitor, to produce an accurate and precise estimated actual depth of chest compressions. The raw acceleration signal is filtered during integration and then a moving average of past starting points estimates the actual current starting point. An estimated actual peak of the compression is then determined in a similar fashion. The estimated actual starting point is subtracted from the estimated actual peak to calculate the estimated actual depth of chest compressions. In addition, one or more reference sensors (such as an ECG noise sensor) may be used to help establish the starting points of compressions. The reference sensors may be used, either alone or in combination with other signal processing techniques, to enhance the accuracy and precision of the estimated actual depth of compressions. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112136 | Manual device for massaging appendage muscles - One embodiment of a portable, manual, appendage muscle massager comprising a wrap ( | 2009-04-30 |
20090112137 | Exercise Device - An exercise device for a person, comprising at least two substantially rigid rails, each rail having an outer surface, and inner surface, and at least one peripheral edge connecting the outer surface to the inner surface. The at least one peripheral edge includes at least one axle slot formed therein. At least one substantially cylindrical axle has two ends and is adapted for rotatably and removably receiving at least one substantially cylindrical roller thereon. Each end of each axle is adapted to be captured within one of the axle slots of one of the rails. Each roller has a peripheral surface and a maximum diameter. Each axle is spaced a distance from an adjacent axle of at least the maximum diameter of the rollers, whereby each roller may rotate freely on the at least one axle. The exercise device is able to support a person lying on his back on the rollers on a flat surface. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112138 | WATER-RESISTANT ORTHOPEDIC UNDERCAST SLEEVE PRODUCT - A water-resistant orthopedic undercast sleeve that includes a tubular sheet material formed of extruded filaments having water-resistant properties and a thickness sufficient to provide both cushioning and moisture transport in a single layer between a cast and a limb onto which the sleeve is applied. The water resistant properties are achieved by at least one process, including a water-resistant filler, finish or coating applied to the filaments during extrusion, applying a water resistant finish to the finish during extrusion, applying a water resistant finish to the filaments during a subsequent spinning process, or coating the filaments with a water-resistant finish in a separate process. Moisture egress channels are formed in the sheet material for transporting moisture away from the limb, longitudinally along the length of the sleeve, and out of the space between the sleeve and cast. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112139 | Device to elevate to foot - A lightweight portable adjustable foot elevational device for elevating and protecting the foot to alleviate foot ailments and to facilitate surgery recuperation or healing from other injuries includes a foam base having a padded member mounted thereto and upon which the individual's foot is placed with the padded member capable of selective incremental vertical adjustment relative to the stationary base for changing the inclination or elevation of the foot (and lower leg) and a u-shaped padded foot guard pivotally mounted to padded member and capable of being pivoted forward or rearward relative to the seated individual for allowing the individual to first position his/her foot upon the padded member, and then for being pivoted to a position for protecting the individual's foot. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112140 | ANKLE STABILIZING APPARATUS HAVING A DYNAMIC CUFF AND STABILIZING STRAP SYSTEM - The invention relates to an ankle stabilizing apparatus for minimizing inversion and eversion of the foot, and more specifically, to a body member having at least one cuff member positioned against a cuff portion of the body member, wherein the cuff member defines at least one opening for receiving at least one stabilizing strap such that the cuff and stabilizing strap dynamically apply a variable force against the body member and ankle. The invention promotes variable compression against the ankle upon application and during wear. The invention also resists distal migration of the apparatus during wear. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112141 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A MEDICAL DRESSING - The invention relates to a medical dressing having an elastic material for encircling about a body member, an elastomer attached to the elastic material and adapted to directly contact a wound on the body member, and where the elastomer includes an additive for treating the wound, wherein the elastic material applies compressive force to the elastomer and wound as the elastic material encircles the body member. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112142 | ADHESIVE BANDAGE AND A PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ADHESIVE BANDAGE - The present invention relates to an adhesive bandage, particularly for use over the skin, comprising a support layer ( | 2009-04-30 |
20090112143 | Protective skin cover - The present invention is a protective skin covering having at least three distinct layers that can be worn on multiple parts of the human body. The inner layer substantially surrounds the area over which said protective skin covering is to be worn, and is constructed of soft, non-abrasive fabric. The middle layer provides padding to protect a wearer against impact with foreign objects. The outer layer is a durable, flexible, material (such as, for example, nylon or other similar material) that protects the middle layer, protects the skin of the wearer, resists wear and tear, and provides a surface for decorative designs or other attractive features. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112144 | Open Mesh Crochet Device - In at least one embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of improving the flow of lymphatic fluid. In one embodiment, the flow of lymphatic fluid is improved by softening fibrotic or scar tissue. The method of improving the flow of lymphatic fluid comprises placing a first layer of open mesh composition/material on the affected area and then placing a second layer over the first layer, where the second layer compresses the first layer so that the first layer forms indentations in, and raised areas or hills on the affected area, thereby massaging the affected area to enhance flow of lymphatic fluid. In one embodiment, massaging the affected area loosens fibrotic tissue, thereby enhancing the flow of lymphatic fluid. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112145 | NOVEL SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF DISEASES OF THE VEINS - The present invention relates to a support system particularly intended for treatment and prevention of diseases of venous origin, characterized in that it comprises a first support layer, which is composed of an elastic band attached across its entire surface to an absorbent layer, and a second support layer, which is a self-adhesive elastic band. This support system has a dynamic coefficient of elasticity of between 5 and 55 Newton/cm. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112146 | KIT, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TREATING MYELOMA PATIENTS - Circulating free lambda and kappa free light chains in blood play a role in the pathogenesis of acute renal failure due to myeloma. Coupled plasma filtration and adsorption allows separation of plasma from blood and treatment of the plasma through a cartridge containing a sorbent or resin material, such as hydrophobic divinylbenzene styrenic resins having an average bead diameter of 75 microns, an average pore diameter of 30 nm, and a surface area of 700 m2/g. Lambda and kappa free light chain concentrations progressively decrease during coupled plasma filtration and adsorption treatment resulting in significant reductions by the end of the treatment. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112147 | Wireless Pressure Setting Indicator - Devices and methods useful for non-invasively indicating the position or setting of a mechanical device, such as a sensor or control in an implanted medical device, are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a valve housing adapted to receive fluid flow therethrough is provided. The flow of fluid through the valve housing can be controlled, for example, by a valve assembly that has a plurality of predetermined pressure settings. A radio frequency tag can be disposed in the valve assembly, and the masking element and the radio frequency tag can be configured to move relative to one another. The relative positions of the masking element and the radio frequency tag can alter the response of the radio frequency tag to a wireless signal (which can be emitted from an external reading device, for example) and thereby indicate the pressure setting of the valve assembly. For example, in some embodiments, the masking element can selectively cover at least part of the radio frequency tag according to the pressure setting of the valve assembly, which can change a characteristic of the radio frequency tag's response to the wireless signal. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112148 | Tampon applicator assembly - The tampon applicator assembly includes a tampon applicator section, an outer housing section, and a plunger section. The combined tampon applicator section and plunger section function as a conventional plunger-type tampon applicator. The outer housing section includes a sleeve with a proximal portion and a distal portion. The (distal) insertion end of the tampon applicator section essentially fits inside the proximal portion of the sleeve, and the distal portion of the sleeve is designed to accommodate a feminine hygiene product, such as a pad, a disposable wipe, a towelette disposal mitt, a simple disposal bag, and other products associated with menstruation. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112149 | Variable rate fluid dispenser - A compact, low-profile fluid dispensing device for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as, antibiotics, analgesics and like medicinal agents from the novel bellows-type device reservoir. The dispensing device includes a novel actuating mechanism controllably delivering to the patient the medicament contained within the device reservoir. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112150 | CAVITATION ENHANCED TREATMENT THROUGH LOCAL DELIVERY - A method is disclosed to administer to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of one or more therapeutic agents. The method provides a patient comprising a blood vessel, supplies a therapeutic agent comprising a plurality of gas-filled microspheres, and supplies a catheter comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and an infusion length disposed adjacent the distal end, where that infusion length is formed to include an infusion pattern comprising a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. The method catheterizes the blood vessel using the catheter, prepares an aqueous mixture comprising the first therapeutic agent, disposes that aqueous mixture in a container, interconnects the container to the proximal end of said catheter, and administers the aqueous mixture into the blood vessel through the plurality of apertures extending through the catheter. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112151 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING INTEGRATED PNEUMATIC MANIFOLD - A dialysis machine valve manifold assembly includes a plurality of pneumatic valves; a plate including a first side and a second side, the plurality of pneumatic valves mounted to the first side of the plate, the second side of the plate defining a plurality of pneumatic flow paths; and a port header mounted removably to the plate, the port header including a plurality of ports configured to connect sealingly to pneumatic tubing, the ports in fluid communication with the pneumatic valves via the pneumatic flow paths defined in the plate. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112152 | 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. A resilient piston made of a homogeneous material is slidably mounted on a pin and positioned within the interior cavity. The piston is compressed between the pin and the housing. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112153 | SPLIT-TIP CATHETER INCLUDING LATERAL DISTAL OPENINGS - A split-tip catheter for placement within the vasculature of a patient and for use in hemodialysis or other suitable procedures is disclosed. In one embodiment, the split-tip catheter includes a catheter body that defines a first lumen and a second lumen. The catheter body further comprises a split distal region, including a venous segment that defines a distal portion of the first lumen and an arterial segment that defines a distal portion of the second lumen. The venous segment includes a recess extending proximally of a nose portion; and a lateral opening in fluid communication with the first lumen. The arterial segment is separate from the venous segment and is removably seatable in the recess provided by the venous segment such that it “nests” therein. The arterial segment also includes a lateral opening in fluid communication with the second lumen. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112154 | User Interface for Insulin Infusion Device - The invention relates to a device and method for treating diabetic patients on insulin therapy. More specifically, the invention includes apparatus for infusing insulin into a patient in an amount determined by the patient's carbohydrate intake, blood glucose level, and the amount of insulin calculated to be present in the patient at the time the therapy is to be administered. In one embodiment, an insulin infusion device having an on-board processor obtains a patient's blood glucose value from a remote sensor and receives input from a user indicating their recent meal intake. The device may include an on-board food database for determining the carbohydrate content of the patient's recent meals and compare that with recent insulin deliveries into the patient to determine the insulin present in the patient prior to determining an appropriate insulin dosage. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112155 | Micro Diaphragm Pump - The invention relates to micropumps for infusing fluids. More specifically, the present disclosure describes and illustrates a micropump design that may be useful for infusing insulin into a diabetic patient. The disclosed design employs a pump chamber that has a diaphragm and a plurality of check valves that are configured to avoid leakage from the reservoir through the pump engine and into an infusion device and, also, to ensure the complete, accurate evacuation of the pump chamber. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112156 | 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. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112157 | MIXING DEVICE INCLUDING A PLUNGING MIXING MEMBER FOR USE WITH A SYRINGE - Mixing devices used with a syringe or syringe system and related systems for mixing dissimilar components contained therein. The devices and systems include a hollow elongate handle having a proximal end, a distal delivery end, and a delivery passageway therethrough. A mixing member is disposed at or near the proximal end of the hollow elongate handle, which mixing member and a portion of the handle are axially slidable within a syringe barrel during use. The user may push and pull the distal end of the handle, causing corresponding axial movement of the mixing member within the syringe barrel. The devices and systems may be used to homogenously mix difficult to mix two part compositions, as well as single part compositions which include components that may tend to separate over time (e.g., a fluoride varnish composition). | 2009-04-30 |
20090112158 | MEDICAL DEVICE INCLUDING A THIN METALLIC FILM COMPONENT ATTACHED TO A POLYMERIC COMPONENT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A medical device including a medical device thin metallic film component (such as a thin metallic angioplasty balloon), with perforations therethrough, attached to a medical device polymeric component (e.g., a polymeric tubular catheter) abutting the thin metallic film component. The medical device also includes a polymeric sleeve covering the perforations and at least a portion of the polymeric component abutting the thin metallic film component. Moreover, the polymeric sleeve intrudes into the perforations and joins the thin metallic film component to the polymeric component. A method for attaching a medical device thin metallic film component (for example a thin metallic film angioplasty balloon) to a medical device polymeric component (e.g., a tubular polymeric catheter) includes forming a plurality of perforations in the medical device thin metallic film component and abutting the medical device polymeric component against the medical device thin metallic component. Subsequently, a polymeric sleeve is applied over the perforations and at least a portion of the abutted medical device polymeric component. Heat and/or pressure is then applied to the polymer sleeve in a manner that results in the polymer sleeve being joined to the medical device thin metallic film and the portion of the abutted medical device polymeric component and the polymer sleeve flowing into the perforations, thereby attaching the medical device thin metallic film component to the medical device polymeric component. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112159 | Delivery System With Profiled Sheath Having Balloon-Oriented Position - A delivery system for delivering a self-expanding medical device such as a stent. The delivery system includes a sheath profiled or shaped to reduce instances of interference between a distal edge of the sheath and a vessel or with any lesion or lesions that might be present in the vessel. The sheath is formed by modifying a cylinder of sheath material to include three portions and an initiation slit that controls the rupturing of the sheath to facilitate delivery of the medical device. The initiation slit is positioned on the delivery system with respect to a configuration of a balloon portion of the system. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112160 | Automatic Feeding/Phlegm Extractor Device - An automatic feeding/sputum suction device, which mainly comprises a feeding syringe or sputum suction device, an air pump, a liquid food replenishing drum or oxygen/water supply device, three-way control valve, feeding duct or sputum suction duct, controller and detector strap, wherein the three-way control valve is connected with liquid food replenishing drum (oxygen/water supply device), feeding syringe (sputum suction device) and feeding duct (sputum suction duct). | 2009-04-30 |
20090112161 | Medical Instrument with Injection Needles That Can Be Spread Out Sideways - A medical instrument comprises a tubular body, housing at least one injection needle with a radially outwardly directed tip portion in an axially undisplaceable manner. A control element serves for deploying the tip of the injection needle out sideways from the tubular body. It is proposed that the control element is housed in the tubular body in an axially displaceable manner, and that said element it in operative connection with the at least one injection needle in such a way that, in a first axially displaced position, the outwardly directed tip portion of the injection needle is fully retracted in the body and, in a second axially displaced position, at least the tip of the outwardly directed tip portion is pressed sideways out from the tubular body (FIG. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112162 | Drug Delivery System with Cartridge Interlock - Described is a drug delivery system and method for priming such drug delivery system so that unwanted delivery of a drug is prevented. In one embodiment, a drug delivery system is provided that includes a drug infusion pump and a cartridge configured for insertion into the drug infusion pump. The cartridge includes a hollow barrel for receiving and storing a drug and a plunger having a first end and a second end. The first end of the plunger is slidably insertable and movable within the barrel. The second end of the plunger is slidably insertable and movable with a chamber of the drug infusion pump. The second end of the plunger also includes an interlock that is passively engaged by a piston within the drug infusion pump during priming to prevent unwanted delivery of the drug. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112163 | Fluid delivery device with variable force spring - A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from collapsible containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser includes a novel stored energy source that is provided in the form of a compressible-expandable member that functions to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the apparatus reservoir. The apparatus further includes a novel fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solutions from the apparatus reservoir to the patient. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112164 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROPORTIONAL MIXING AND CONTINUOUS DELIVERY OF FLUIDS - A system and method for mixing and delivering fluids such as contrast media and saline is disclosed including at least two fluid sources, a pump, a joining fluid path connecting the at least two fluid sources to an inlet to the pump, and a valve device in the fluid path upstream of the pump. The valve device includes an actuator adapted to restrict flow in at least one of respective fluid lines connecting the at least two fluid sources to the pump inlet. A patient interface device may be associated with an outlet of the pump. The valve device actuator is generally adapted to restrict the flow in at least one of the respective fluid lines such that an incremental positional change in valve device actuator position provides a substantially linear change in fluid mixture ratio of the fluids from the at least two fluid sources to the pump inlet. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112165 | 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. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112166 | INFUSION SET - An infusion set comprises a base member ( | 2009-04-30 |
20090112167 | SHEATHLESS INSERTION STYLET SYSTEM FOR CATHETER PLACEMENT - A stylet instrument is positionable within a catheter to facilitate placement of the catheter during a surgical procedure. The stylet instrument has application in a hemodialysis procedure where the catheter is positioned via a subcutaneous tunneling technique. The stylet instrument includes a hub, first and second stylet members extending from the hub and operatively connected to permit positioning within corresponding lumens of a catheter, and securing means associated with the hub to releasably secure the catheter to the hub. The securing means includes at least one locking detent. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112168 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO INJECT FLUIDS INTO BONE MARROW AND OTHER TARGET SITES - Apparatus for delivering a quantity of fluid to bone marrow of a bone or providing access to remove fluids from a target site is provided. The apparatus may include a driver, a plunger operating and cartridge assembly mechanism, a cartridge assembly having a fluid reservoir and a bone penetrating needle. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112169 | Medical Device Flexible Conduit and Method of Manufacture - A medical device flexible conduit includes an elongated Nitinol strip with a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis running from the distal end to the proximal end, a sharp head extending from the distal end, and a channel etched therein. Moreover, the channel is dispositioned along the longitudinal axis. The medical device flexible conduit also includes a flexible tube at least partially jacketing the elongated Nitinol strip between the distal end and the proximal end with the channel and the flexible tube defining a conduit. A method for manufacturing a medical device flexible conduit includes etching a channel into an elongated Nitinol strip and forming a sharp head on a distal end of the elongated Nitinol strip. The method also includes subsequently jacketing the flat elongated Nitinol strip with a flexible tube such that the flexible tube and channel define a conduit. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112170 | Apparatus and methods for controlling tissue oxygenation for wound healing and promoting tissue viability - A non-invasive tissue oxygenation system for accelerating the healing of damaged tissue and to promote tissue viability is disclosed herein. The system is comprised of a lightweight portable electrochemical oxygen concentrator, a power management system, microprocessors, memory, a pressure sensing system, a temperature monitoring system, oxygen flow rate monitoring and control system, a display screen and key pad navigation controls as a means of providing continuous variably controlled low dosages of oxygen to a wound site and monitoring the healing process. A kink resistant oxygen delivery tubing, whereby the proximal end is removably connected to the device and the distal end with holes or a flexible, flat, oxygen-permeable tape is positioned on the wound bed as a means of applying oxygen to the wound site. The distal end of the tube is in communication with the electrochemical oxygen concentrator and wound monitoring system to communicate temperature and oxygen partial pressure information. A moisture absorbent dressing is positioned over the distal end of the tubing on the wound site and a reduced moisture vapor permeable dressing system is positioned whereby covering the moisture absorbent dressing, distal end of tubing and wound site creating a restricted airflow enclosure. The restricted airflow enclosure allows the out-of-the-way control and display unit to provide a controlled hyperoxia and hypoxia wound site for accelerated wound healing. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112171 | Urine bag pocket - The present invention relates to clothing items such as pants or shoulder bags incorporating urine bag pockets suitable for holding a urine bag. Through the invention, incontinence sufferers are able to maintain mobility while still concealing a urine bag. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112172 | Audio alert diapers - The subject of this patent pending idea, the AUDIO ALERT DIAPERS, consist of SEVERAL INNER LAYERS OF VARYING MATERIAL TYPES. Some for absorbancy and the remaining layers present serve as conduction contact area(S), so when moisture is present, these areas act as poles of a switch to activate a musical circuit. The conducting layers are separated by absorbant material, so that only moisture activates the audio. The purpose is to signal a listener when ample/excessive moisture is present. In summary, the diaper contains moisture until and excessive amount is present and alerts a listener. At the end of the said disposable diaper's absorbancy, a deactivation pull tab will disable the audio produced by the circuit. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112173 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING AN ABSORBENT LAYER HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED BEAM ELEMENTS - The present invention generally relates to absorbent sanitary napkins and in particular to a sanitary napkin including an absorbent layer having a plurality of spaced beam elements for promoting enhanced fluid wicking within the sanitary napkin. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112174 | MULTI FUNCTION WRAPPER - A packing wrapper for an absorbent article, the wrapper having a protective layer. The wrapper also has a first functional layer attached to the protective layer giving the wrapper a multiple functionality. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112175 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING AN ABSORBENT LAYER HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED BEAM ELEMENTS - The present invention generally relates to absorbent sanitary napkins and in particular to a sanitary napkin including an absorbent layer having a plurality of spaced beam elements for promoting enhanced fluid wicking within the sanitary napkin. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112176 | STACKED ABSORBENT ARTICLE ASSEMBLY - A stacked absorbent article assembly including a top absorbent article, a bottom absorbent article, an adhesive arranged between the articles for selectively securing the top absorbent article to the bottom absorbent article, and an adhesive arranged on a bottom surface of the assembly for securing the absorbent article assembly to an undergarment. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112177 | Implantable Device And Method for Delivering Drug Depots To A Site Beneath the Skin - An implantable device and method is provided for anchoring a drug depot to a site beneath the skin of a patient, the device and method comprising a head, a shaft and a tip, the head having a recess and/or at least one projection arranged to be engaged by an implantation tool, the shaft having an outer surface that engages the site in a manner that holds the device at the site beneath the skin, the head or shaft having means for attaching the drug depot thereto, and the tip disposed on the shaft opposite the head and capable of insertion into the site beneath the skin of the patient. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112178 | FLUID TRANSFER PORT INFORMATION SYSTEM - Methods are provided for associating a specific one of two or more distinct fluid transfer ports of a patient with a given fluid transfer event of fluid from a parenteral fluid delivery device. Aspects of the methods include establishing a fluid transfer connection between the parenteral fluid delivery device and the patient via one of the two or more distinct fluid transfer ports and transmitting a fluid transfer signal between the parenteral fluid delivery device and a patient associated identifier using the patient's body as a signal conduction medium. Association may result in identification of the fluid transfer port that will be, is being or has been employed for the given fluid transfer event. Also provided are systems for practicing methods of the invention. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112179 | AUTOMATED ANIMAL DOSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for automatically delivering a dose of pharmaceutical liquid to an animal includes electronic control to automatically obtain dose information for the animal, electronic control to deliver a volume of pharmaceutical liquid to the animal in response to the dose information; and automatically recording a detailed audit trail of the liquid delivery to the animal. The dose information may be a function of a stored value of at least one physical parameter of the animal. The detailed audit trail may include, for example, information about the amount of liquid actually delivered to the animal, specifying the time of delivery, whether there were any problems with the delivery, and if so, information about such. | 2009-04-30 |
20090112180 | Method for Inserting a Medical Device Flexible Conduit into a User's Target Site - A method for inserting a medical device flexible conduit into a user's target site includes adhering a medical device to a user with the medical device including a medical device flexible conduit and an insertion mechanism. Moreover, the medical device flexible conduit has an elongated Nitinol strip with a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis running from the distal end to the proximal end, a sharp head extending from the distal end, and a channel etched therein. In addition, the channel is dispositioned along the longitudinal axis. The medical device flexible conduit also includes a flexible tube at least partially jacketing the elongated Nitinol strip between the distal end and the proximal end, the channel and flexible tube defining a conduit. The insertion mechanism is configured to insert a portion of the flexible conduit including the sharp head into a user's target site such that the conduit provides fluid communication to the target site. The method also includes inserting the medical device flexible conduit into the user's target site. | 2009-04-30 |