| 18th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
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| 20160120999 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE FOR TREATING METABOLIC DISORDERS - A complex comprising a GDF15 polypeptide is described. Methods of treating individuals with a metabolism disorder, such as, glucose metabolism disorder and/or a body weight disorder, and compositions associated therewith, are provided. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121000 | METHOD FOR PREPARING NANOHYDROGEL - A method for preparing nanohydrogels comprising a dispersion step, in which a polysaccharide functionalized with hydrophobic molecules and in the form of a macromolecular agglomerate is dispersed in an aqueous solution, and a heating step, in which the aqueous dispersion of the polysaccharide is subjected to a temperature of between 70° C. and 150° C. and a pressure of between 1 bar and 5 bar. In the heating step, the conditions of temperature and pressure must be such that boiling of the aqueous dispersion of the polysaccharide does not take place. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121001 | METHODS OF INDUCING RESPONSIVENESS TO ANTI-ANGIOGENIC AGENT - The invention provides methods of inducing or improving responsiveness to a VEGF antagonist to a subject or a subject population comprising administering an adenovirus comprising a nucleic acid construct comprising a FAS-chimera gene operably linked to an endothelial cell-specific promoter and administering the VEGF antagonist. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121002 | Bioorthogonal Turn-on Probes - This present application relates to fluorescent tetrazine-containing compounds consisting of a single pi-system. For example, a compound of Formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein: F is a fluorophore, L is a conjugated linker, and Tz is a substituted or unsubstituted tetrazine; wherein the linker bridges the Tz and F moieties in a single conjugated pi-system. Also provided herein are methods of using the compounds provided herein for biomedical imaging. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121003 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND MONITORING TREATMENT OF LEWY BODY DEMENTIA BY ASSESSING DOPAMINE TRANSPORTER LEVEL - A method of diagnosing Lewy Body Dementia in a human patient by assessing the level of dopamine transporter in at least one region of the patient's central nervous system, where a lowered level of dopamine transporter in the patient is indicative of Lewy Body Dementia. In embodiments of the invention, assessment of dopamine transporter levels includes assessing binding of a dopamine transporter ligand to the dopamine transporters using PET or SPECT. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121004 | NOVEL GRP-R AGONISTIC 177-LUTETIUM-LABELED BOMBESIN DERIVATIVES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER - Provided is a novel compound capable of being usefully used to diagnose and treat prostate cancer by labeling a radioisotope on a bombesin derivatives capable of selectively targeting a target material over-expressed in tumor cells in order to develop an effective diagnose and treatment method of diseases associated with prostate cancer. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121005 | FILTER AND CONTAINER HAVING MICROBICIDAL ACTIVITY - A sterilization filter includes a synthetic polymer film, the synthetic polymer film having a surface which has a plurality of first raised portions, a two-dimensional size of the plurality of first raised portions being more than 20 nm and less than 500 μm when viewed in a normal direction. The synthetic polymer film is arranged in a predetermined shape. In the arrangement of the predetermined shape, an inclination of a normal to the surface varies depending on a position over the surface, and an inclination of a normal to a surface opposite to the surface varies depending on a position over the opposite surface. At least part of the surface is capable of coming into contact with a gas or liquid. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121006 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ANTIBACTERIAL METHOD OF THE SAME - A handheld electronic device having an antibacterial mechanism is provided. The handheld electronic device includes a main body, a display panel and a processing module. The display panel is disposed at a first surface of the main body and includes a plurality of display light sources and at least one antibacterial light source. The display light sources generate a display light. The antibacterial light source generates an antibacterial light. The processing module is coupled to the display light sources and the antibacterial light source. The processing module is operated to activate the display light sources to generate the display light during a display period and to activate the antibacterial light source to generate the antibacterial light during an antibacterial period. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121007 | OBJECT DECONTAMINATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided is a decontamination apparatus including a base, and a source that emits UVC light at a suitable intensity to at least partially decontaminate a target object and render the target object pathogen reduced. An adjustable support is coupled to the base and includes an adjustment mechanism that can be manipulated to adjust a position of the source relative to the base. A controller is operatively connected to the source to control emission of the UVC light and establish at least one of a suitable duration of a decontamination process and a suitable intensity of UVC light to render the target object pathogen reduced. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121008 | Method and Apparatus for Rapid Sterilization of Hazmat Suits, Surgical Instruments and the Like - Methods and systems for sterilization are disclosed, including placing one or more UV light sources located substantially at one or more foci of a substantially ellipsoidal reflecting surface coated enclosure; and generating UV radiation from the one or more UV light sources to sanitize one or more objects positioned between the foci of the substantially ellipsoidal reflecting surface coated enclosure; wherein the one or more UV light sources comprises a beam from a KrF Excimer laser being scattered by a spherically scattering sphere; wherein the KrF Excimer laser is configured to emit light pulses having a wavelength of about 248 nm.; wherein the KrF Excimer laser is configured to emit nanosecond light pulses; and wherein the spherically scattering sphere comprises a hollow fused silicon sphere filled with solid fused silicon spheres. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121009 | Optical Communication Systems and Methods - A system and method to reduce fouling of a surface subjected to an aquatic environment with a light source. According to one aspect, an antifouling system including an LED for emitting UV radiation, one or more mounts for directing emitted UV radiation toward the surface, and control circuitry for driving the LED disposed in a watertight housing. According to another aspect, an antifouling system which employs a fluorescent lamp disposed within a pressure vessel including a UV-transmissive material to allow UV light to pass through the pressure vessel and reduce bio-fouling of any surface. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121010 | STERILIZING METHOD - A method of sterilizing containers by using a peracetic acid-type sterilizing composition solution, wherein the sterilizing composition solution containing peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid and catalase as prepared in a circulating tank ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121011 | COMPRESSED GAS AEROSOLS WITH ENHANCED INTENSITY AND LONGEVITY OF ACTIVES - Aerosol compositions propelled by compressed gas providing enhanced intensity of one or more active components (e.g., fragrance, malodor counteractant, insecticide, disinfectant, or antimicrobial) over an extended period of time in the environment of use consistently over the life of the product. This is provided by a selected combination of spray rate and average particle size of the composition. The increased intensity over time can be further enhanced by further selection of the initial and terminal pressure under which the composition is maintained, and the pressure drop ratio, with respect to the composition product and a suitable dispensing container. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121012 | AIR STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121013 | FIBRES, A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SUCH FIBRES AND A WOUND DRESSING INCORPORATING THEM - Multi component fibres for the reduction of the damaging activity of wound exudate components such as protein degrading enzymes and inflammatory mediators in wounds, the fibres comprising: from 10% to 100% by weight of the fibres of pectin and a sacrificial proteinaceous material in a weight ratio of 100:0 to 10:90 pectin to sacrificial proteinaceous material and from 0% to 90% by weight of the fibres of another polysaccharide or a water soluble polymer. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121014 | AN ELASTIC ATTACHMENT ADHESIVE AND A DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE MADE WITH THE SAME - The invention relates to a disposable absorbent article and an adhesive composition including a first polymer that is propylene-based and has a Mw of no greater than about 75,000, and a second polymer selected from a group including propylene based polymers with a Mw of at least about 100,000 and styrene block copolymers with a styrene content of no greater than about 20% where the adhesive composition is useful for elastic attachment applications. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121015 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT SANITARY PAPER PRODUCTS - A method of manufacturing an absorbent sanitary paper product having a machine direction, a cross-machine direction orthogonal and co-planar thereto, and a Z-direction orthogonal to both the machine- and cross-machine directions is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: a. providing a first network of fibers having a first and a second side, each fiber of the first network of fibers having a longitudinal axis generally disposed within the plane comprising the machine- and cross-machine-directions; b. applying a first bonding layer in a first pattern to one of the first and second sides of the first network of fibers; and, c. applying a first second network of fibers to the first bonding layer, the first second network of fibers comprising a combination of a first plurality of fibers and a second plurality of fibers. The first and second pluralities of fibers are different. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121016 | METHODS AND DRESSINGS FOR SEALING INTERNAL INJURIES - Disclosed are solid and frozen haemostatic materials and dressings consisting essentially of a fibrinogen component and a fibrinogen activator. Also disclosed are methods of treating internal wounded tissue in a mammal by applying one or more of these haemostatic materials and dressings. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121017 | SINGLE SOLUTION of Gel-LIKE FIBRIN HEMOSTAT - The present invention trademarked ClotGel© is a fibrin II-based hemostat made of two components that are mixed into a single syringe to be delivered as an adjunct or primary treatment in moderate intraoperative hemorrhage and in trauma. It can be applied topically to the wound either on the skin in a laparatomy or as non-invasive manner in surgical procedures. Its cross-linking technology generates an adhesive stable fibrin clot required for hemostasis. The agent consists of a cross-linked gelatin that is homogenized in a solution of fibrin monomer in acetic acid, which is reconstituted before use from a lyophilized fibrin monomer. When both components are mixed into a syringe they produce a viscous gel-like composition that is polymerized and stabilized when in contact with blood. The attachment properties of the composition, as well as the rapid formation of a fibrin clot, ensures that a strong stable blood clot is formed over a bleeding wound within 2 minutes of application. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121018 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION FOR SKIN, ADHESIVE FOR SKIN, AND ADHESIVE SHEET FOR SKIN - An object of the invention is to provide an adhesive composition for skin that gives an adhesive for skin that can be coated readily and is highly cohesive and also an adhesive for skin and an adhesive sheet for skin prepared by using the adhesive composition for skin. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121019 | Hemostatic Devices with Improved Properties and Methods of Making Same - Hemostatic devices and methods of making same are disclosed. Disclosed hemostatic devices include biocompatible non-oxidized regenerated cellulose. The disclosed hemostatic devices are effective in providing and maintaining hemostasis in cases of moderate to severe bleeding caused by non-compressional and/or non-tourniquetable injuries, among other things. The disclosed methods enable manufacture of a bioabsorbable, biocompatible, biodegradable carboxylmethyl cellulose having high stability and high adherence. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121020 | DEGRADABLE HAEMOSTAT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a fibrous haemostat composition that is able to safely gradually and fully degrade in a human or animal body within about 30 days and so can be utilised by physicians to stem a flow of blood and promote healing both after as well as during surgical procedures. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121021 | COMPOSITION, PREPARATION, AND USE OF CHITOSAN SHARDS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A thin chitosan-based material can be used for biomedical applications. The chitosan has been treated in a nitrogen field by applying energy to ionize nitrogen in and around the chitosan material. A single or multiple such treatments may be employed. For example, the chitosan material may be irradiated under nitrogen using γ-irradiation, treated under a nitrogen plasma, or both. A thin chitosan material can be readily treated by surface modifying treatments such as irradiating under nitrogen using γ-irradiation, treating under a nitrogen plasma, or both. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121022 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LOW ENDOTOXIN CHITOSAN - The present invention relates to a process for producing a low endotoxin alkali chitosan, chitin, chitosan derivative or chitin derivative, and also to a process for producing low endotoxin neutral chitosan, chitosan salt and chitosan derivatives, and to the products of such processes. The process comprises contacting chitosan, chitin, chitosan derivative or chitin derivative with an alkali solution having a concentration of less than 0.25 M to form a mixture; leaving the mixture for a period of less than 12 hours and optionally drying the mixture. The low endotoxin alkali chitosan may be used in the manufacture of other useful chitosan based products. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121023 | Materials and Methods for Rescue of Ischemic Tissue and Regeneration of Tissue Integrity During Resection, Engraftment and Transplantation - Cell-containing implants populated with endothelial cells rescue liver donor and recipient endothelium and parenchyma from ischemic injury after major hepatectomy and engraftment. The inventions disclosed herein highlight the discovery that endothelial-hepatocyte physiologically communicate and cooperate during hepatic repair. The present inventions provide materials and methods for a new approach to improve transplant and regenerative medicine outcomes, for example, liver transplantation. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121024 | BONE DEFECT FILLING MATERIAL, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - Rebuilding a defected bone by activating the innate self-regeneration ability of bone requires a considerably long period of time. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a bone defect filling material that initiates a bone rebuilding activity as quickly as possible after implantation and thereafter remains in the defect to continue promoting bone formation activity until sufficient bone formation has been achieved for the rebuilding of the defect. The present invention provides a cotton-like bone defect filling material comprising biodegradable fibers produced by electrospinning. The biodegradable fibers contain 40-60 wt % of calcium phosphate particles and 10 wt % or more of silicon-releasing calcium carbonate particles, with the remainder containing 30 wt % or more of poly(L-lactic acid) polymer, and the amount of the poly(L-lactic acid) polymer that is non-crystalline is 75-98%. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121025 | LAYERED CELL SHEET INCORPORATING HYDROGEL - The present invention relates to layered cell sheets comprising living cells and methods for producing the same. Specifically, the present invention provides methods for layering cell sheets, comprising layering cell sheets using hydrogel or preferably gelatin hydrogel. The present invention also provides layered cell sheets produced by such methods, and pharmaceutical compositions or therapeutic agents comprising layered cell sheets. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121026 | POLYCARBONATE COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS FOR FORMING MOLDED MEDICAL ARTICLES WITH THIN WALLS - Disclosed is a thin-walled article that can be used for medical applications. The medical article is molded from a thermoplastic composition. The composition comprises a poly(aliphatic ester)-polycarbonate copolymer, a mold release agent, and a gamma radiation stabilizer. The composition exhibits excellent melt flow rate, is amenable to thin wall injection molding, and has good transparency | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121027 | Formulations for Tailored Drug Release - The present invention provides formulations comprising polymers and therapeutics and methods for their manufacture. The present invention also provides medical devices coated with such formulations and methods for their manufacture. The drug-loaded polymer formulations, solutions, and films tailor the drug release characteristics for medical devices. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121028 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF IRON-BASED ALLOY MEDICAL APPARATUS - Disclosed is a manufacturing method of an iron-based alloy medical apparatus, comprising: nitriding the iron-based alloy preformed unit at 350-550° C. for 30 100 minutes; and ion etching the iron-based alloy preformed unit with an ion etching time of 80-110% of the nitriding time, Ion nitriding and ion etching can be performed in situ in the same equipment using this manufacture method with high production efficiency, and in the ion nitriding and ion etching process, nitrogen atoms continuously permeate the preformed unit, making the time it takes for he medical apparatus to be absorbed by the human body and both the hardness and strength of the instrument surface achieve requirements. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121029 | Medical Item For Prevention and Treatment of Ear Infection - Methods of preventing and treating an ear infection comprising insertion of a tympanostomy tube comprised of a least one anti-biotic agent. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121030 | Internal Clamp for Surgical Procedures - One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of occluding a vascular site in a mammal comprising the step of introducing into the vasculature of a mammal at or proximal to a surgical site, a composition comprising at least one optionally purified inverse thermosensitive polymer, wherein said inverse thermosensitive polymer gels in said vasculature, thereby temporarily occluding a vascular site of said mammal, wherein said temporarily occluded vasculature site is kept in a substantially cylindrical shape. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121031 | Antiadhesive Kit and Method of Adhesion Prevention - An adhesion preventive kit and a method of preventing adhesion are provided which have a preventive effect on adhesion in a surrounding part of an edge of an injured or deficient tissue in guided regeneration therapy for an injured tissue. Specifically, the adhesion preventive kit includes: (A) a first membrane of at least two layers having a biodegradable base layer and an adhesion preventive layer provided respectively at outermost surfaces thereof and a second membrane of at least one layer having an adhesion preventive layer provided at an outermost surface thereof; or (B) an adhesion preventive membrane including a biodegradable base layer and an adhesion preventive layer, which membrane has an outermost surface constituted of the adhesion preventive layer and has a tissue sandwiching part. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121032 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY DRESSING AND DRAINAGE APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A negative pressure wound therapy dressing and drainage apparatus includes: ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121033 | Apical Connectors and Instruments for Use in a Heart Wall - The present disclosure provides an apical connector for use in a heart wall. The apical connector may include a port defining an aperture therethrough, an anchoring device extending distally from the port and configured for advancing at least partially through the heart wall, and a cannula configured for advancing through the aperture of the port and at least partially through the heart wall. The cannula may include a locking tab configured to engage the port and lock the cannula with respect to the port. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121034 | BEARING FOR A CARDIAC PUMP - A plain bearing assembly for a cardiac pump, the plain bearing assembly comprising; a rotational portion which, in use, rotates with a cardiac pump rotor, the rotational portion configured to engage a stationary portion of a cardiac pump housing, the stationary portion comprising one or more first bearing surfaces and the rotational portion comprising one or more second bearing surfaces, the one or more second bearing surfaces configured so as to be in contact with the one or more first bearing surfaces, therein defining a bearing interface between the one or more first bearing surfaces and the one or more second bearing surfaces during rotation of the rotational portion, wherein the rotational portion comprises one or more first flow channels configured to interrupt the bearing interface and permit blood to flow between an outside of the plain bearing assembly and a center of the plain bearing assembly. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121035 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLEXIBLE CITRATE ANTICOAGULATION DURING EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT USING FEED-FORWARD CONTROL - A system for extracorporeal blood treatment is disclosed that includes a haemofiltration device, a pump for pumping blood through the haemofiltration device, citrate means upstream to add citrate, calcium means downstream to add calcium solution, and a control configured to activate or inactivate the citrate addition means and/or the calcium addition means, wherein the control activates the citrate addition means at the beginning of blood treatment and for a first time period filters the blood with activated citrate addition means and continues to operate the citrate addition means until the end of blood treatment activates the calcium addition means after the first time period has elapsed when the total extracorporeal blood volume in the system has been filtered and citrate treated, continues to operate the calcium addition means in an active state during blood treatment to stably maintain a user-determined calcium addition rate, and continues to operate the calcium addition means in an active state after the end of blood treatment, until a second time period has elapsed after the end of treatment. A method of controlling such a system to ensure adequate calcium replenishment after citrate anticoagulation is also disclosed. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121036 | EXTEMPORANEOUS PREPARATION OF AUTOLOGOUS FIBRIN - An Autologous fibrin is prepared extemporaneously from either a full blood sample or a prepared sample of poor platelet plasma wherein the latter is subjected to a dedicated treatment and combined isolation process performed by a removable single-use device wherein blood or plasma components are separated and subsequently treated individually to be eventually combined by the user outside the system. The the system includes a platform and a removable single-use device both being designed to cooperate mechanically. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121037 | ACUTE RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY APPARATUS - A renal therapy apparatus including at least two feedback controls is disclosed. Each control includes an estimated volume calculator to calculate an estimated volume based on a set flow, a comparator to compare the estimated volume with a measured volume, a volume deviation determining means to determine a volume deviation based on the comparison, a correction calculator to calculate a correction based on the volume deviation, a flow control generator to generate a flow control signal based on the calculated correction amount and the set flow, and a feedback control output to output the controlled flow control signal to a pump associated with each feedback control. A flow correction distributor includes an input to receive correction signals from the correction calculator, a limited correction signal calculator to calculate a limited correction signal for the input correction required signals, and an output to output each calculated limited correction signal to the feedback control from which its underlying correction required signal has been received. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121038 | ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR ATTACHING A FLUID BAG TO A FLUID WARMER OF A SYSTEM FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT - An attachment assembly for attaching a fluid container to a fluid warmer of a system for extracorporeal blood treatment is disclosed. The assembly includes a hook-shaped fixture located on the fluid warmer, a pin-shaped fixture located on the fluid warmer, and receiving members located on the fluid container to receive the hook-shaped fixture and the pin shaped fixture located on the fluid warmer. A fluid warmer containing a hook-shaped fixture located on the fluid warmer and a pin-shaped fixture located on the fluid warmer of a fluid bag attachment assembly is also disclosed. Tubing guides present on the fluid warmer in conjunction with tubes of differing lengths attached to the fluid bag reduce the occurrence of usage errors during insertion of the fluid bag into the fluid warmer. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121039 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS - The disclosure is in the field of molecular immunology, more in particular, in the field of the prevention or treatment of autoimmune diseases, more in particular, systemic sclerosis or scleroderma. The disclosure is based on the observation that SSC patients have an elevated plasma level of CXCL4. This was found to contribute to the pathogenesis of SSc, in particular, fibrosis. When CXCL4 was neutralized in in vitro experiments, the fibrotic effects could be neutralized. This led us to conclude that SSc may be cured by reducing the plasma level of CXCL4. The disclosure, therefore, relates to a method for treatment or prevention of fibrosis in patients with scleroderma, wherein the plasma level of CXCL4 is reduced. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121040 | 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. In one embodiment, the split-tip catheter includes a catheter body defining a first lumen and a second lumen, and a split distal region extending from a distal end of the catheter body. The split distal region includes an arterial segment defined by an outer wall enclosing an arterial segment lumen, the arterial segment lumen in fluid communication with the catheter body first lumen, and a venous segment defined by an outer wall enclosing a venous segment lumen, the venous segment lumen in fluid communication with the catheter body second lumen, the venous segment outer wall extending from the catheter body distal end to a distal nose portion. The distal nose portion may taper distally from a first outer perimeter to a second outer perimeter smaller than the first outer perimeter. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121041 | Pressure Activated Valve with High Flow Slit - A pressure actuated valve for controlling the flow of fluid through a medical device, the valve comprises a housing including a lumen extending therethrough and a flow control membrane extending across the lumen to control the flow of fluid through the lumen. The membrane includes a plurality of slits extending therethrough so that, when the membrane is acted upon by a pressure of at least a threshold magnitude, the slits open to permit flow through the lumen and, when not acted upon by a pressure of at least the predetermined magnitude, the slits are maintained closed by a biasing force applied thereto by the membrane to prevent flow through the lumen. Each of the slits extends between end portions thereof along a curve wherein a distance between a first end portion of a first one of the slits and a first end portion of a second one of the slits is a minimum distance between the first and second slits. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121042 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING SYRINGES - A method and system for use in the transportation, sterilization and handling of syringe barrels includes a tray having an array of apertures. The tray comprises features for interfacing with other features such as bins whereby the tray is supported generally horizontally and one or more syringes may be lowered into the tray. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121043 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A FLUID TO A PATIENT | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121044 | FLUID INFUSION DEVICE WITH SAFETY COUPLING - A fluid infusion device is provided. The device comprises a drive system that includes a movable slide. The slide includes a first coupling device. The device also comprises a fluid reservoir that includes a stopper movable relative to the fluid reservoir by the slide to advance a fluid out of the fluid reservoir. The stopper includes a second coupling device that cooperates with the first coupling device to resist the movement of the stopper relative to the slide. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121045 | INFUSION PUMPS AND INSERTERS FOR USE WITH SAME - Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, and disposable assemblies, including cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, inserters, and related components therefor, as well as component combinations and related methods. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121046 | ROTATABLE INFUSION SET - An arrangement for introducing a liquid into the body of a patient or for withdrawing a liquid from the body of a patient, including a first structural part carrying a cannula for positioning in the body of the patient, and a second structural part with a connection port for detachably coupling a conduit for supplying or withdrawing a liquid, wherein the first and second structural parts are connected, can be rotated relative to each another and in relative rotational positions form a channel for introducing a liquid from the conduit to the cannula or for withdrawing a liquid from the cannula to the conduit, and whereby movement of the conduit for coupling and uncoupling is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the cannula. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121047 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRAINING USERS OF AMBULATORY MEDICAL DEVICES - Apparatuses and methods for training users of ambulatory medical devices. The methods relate to improving user interactions with the touchscreens of devices. In one embodiment there is an operating mode that records all user interactions along with various device parameters and allows the clinician to review the patient's performance for the initial use period. Automated analysis software may be employed to analyze the data generated by the device. The results of the analysis may be used by the clinician to improve the patient and device interaction. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121048 | Medicament Delivery Device - A medicament delivery device includes a generally elongated tubular housing having opposite proximal and distal parts; a needle shield sleeve slidably and coaxially arranged inside the housing with a proximal part of the sleeve protruding a distance outside the proximal part of the housing; a syringe carrier mechanism having a syringe carrier slidably and coaxially arranged within the needle shield sleeve, a syringe having a stopper, a medicament, and a needle, the syringe being coaxially arranged within the syringe carrier; and a holding member connected to the syringe carrier; a first activator member an a second activator member; a drive mechanism adapted to accumulate a drive force for moving the syringe carrier mechanism in a first step and a second step. The second activator member is arranged within an information device for producing audible, visual, and/or tactile feedback to a user about a completed injection. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121049 | Medicament Delivery Device - A medicament delivery device includes a generally elongated tubular housing having opposite proximal and distal parts; a needle shield sleeve slidably and coaxially arranged inside the housing with a proximal part of the sleeve protruding a distance outside the proximal part of the housing; a syringe carrier mechanism having a syringe carrier slidably and coaxially arranged within the needle shield sleeve, a syringe having a stopper, a medicament, and a needle, the syringe being coaxially arranged within the syringe carrier; and a holding member connected to the syringe carrier; a first activator member an a second activator member; a drive mechanism adapted to accumulate a drive force for moving the syringe carrier mechanism in a first step and a second step. The second activator member is arranged within an information device for producing audible, visual, and/or tactile feedback to a user about a completed injection. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121050 | AUTOINJECTOR - An autoinjector comprising a body ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121051 | INJECTOR FOR INTRAOCULAR INJECTION - The present invention relates to an injector ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121052 | DOSE SETTING DEVICE FOR AN INJECTION DEVICE - A dosing device for an injection device, the dosing device including an actuating element for adjusting and/or dispensing a dose from the injection device, a thrust element for generating a forward movement for discharging a dose and a coupling to which the actuating element and the thrust element are coupled such that a rotational movement of the actuating element is transmitted directly to the thrust element and an axial movement of the actuating element is different than an axial movement of the thrust element. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121053 | Assembly For A Drug Delivery Device - An assembly for a drug delivery device ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121054 | STERILITY ENHANCED CLOSURE FOR A FLUID PATH - A syringe assembly includes a syringe having a body with a proximal end and a distal end and a discharge outlet formed at the distal end of the syringe. The syringe assembly further includes a closure element having a body configured for removable engagement with at least a portion of the discharge outlet. The body of the closure element is porous to define a tortuous internal path through the body to allow venting of excess pressure within the syringe while preventing pathogens from entering the syringe. The discharge outlet is configured as a luer connector and the closure element has at least one engagement feature for engaging the luer connector. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121055 | Disposable safety self-destruction insulin needle - The present invention discloses a disposable safety self-destmction insulin needle. The invention uses a sleeve-connected linkage structure and realizes an instant reset of the safety sleeve by means of the spring located in the middle axis so as to ensure that the needle tube is not exposed and preferably realizes a tilting and deflection of the self-destruction pressure base by means of the a plurality of flexible plates unevenly distributed on the inner wall in the needle base so as to finally ensure that the insulin needle cannot be used a second time, in so doing the safety self-destruction operation of the insulin needle is realized. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121056 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT SYSTEM - Medicament delivery devices are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a medical injector and an electronic circuit system. The medical injector includes a housing, a medicament container, and a medicament delivery member. The housing defines a first region and a second region. The first region includes the medicament container and is physically isolated from the second region. The electronic circuit system is configured to be disposed within the second region defined by the housing. The electronic circuit system is configured to output an electronic output associated with a use of the medical injector. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121057 | SUBSTANCE DELIVERY MODULE - A substance delivery module ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121058 | ATOMIZER, ATOMIZING ASSEMBLY AND INHALER - An atomizer for an inhaler includes a housing, a gasket, a liquid absorbing sheet, a wick, and an atomizing element. The housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing form a liquid reservoir therebetween for storing liquid. The gasket is sleeved on the first housing, the gasket defines a liquid conducting hole in communication with the liquid reservoir. The liquid absorbing sheet is sleeved on the first housing in contact with the gasket, the liquid absorbing sheet is configured to absorb the liquid in the liquid reservoir via the liquid conducting hole. The wick is in contact with the liquid absorbing sheet and configured to draw the liquid from the liquid absorbing sheet. The atomizing element is fixed to the wick and configured to atomize the liquid in the wick. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121059 | VALVE FOR PRESSURIZED METERED DOSE DISPENSER - A valve for an aerosol canister for containing medicaments is disclosed. The valve comprises a valve assembly, a ferrule for holding the valve assembly and a gasket for insertion into the ferrule. The ferrule has at least one ferrule interference surface and the gasket has at least one gasket interference surface, and the contact zone between the ferrule interference surface and the gasket interference surface comprises a plurality of relief portions. Preferably, the ferrule interference surface comprises a plurality of ferrule relief pockets and the gasket interference surface comprises a plurality of gasket relief pockets. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a valve for an aerosol canister. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121060 | ACTUATOR FOR AN INHALER - An actuator for an inhaler, in particular a nasal actuator, is disclosed, the actuator comprising a body, a stem post and fixing means for fixing the stem post in the body. The body comprises a delivery passage for delivery of a medicament and a canister opening for insertion of a canister having a metering valve with a valve stem. The stem post comprises a stem socket for receiving the valve stem of a canister and comprises an orifice for discharging a medicament to the delivery passage. The stem post and body are adapted so they cooperate to define a transition chamber when the stem post is fixed in the body. Also disclosed is a method of forming an component for an actuator for an inhaler, and a method of assembling an actuator for an inhaler by inserting the stem post through the canister opening and into the body thereby. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121061 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A GAS CONSUMPTION PERIOD IN A HOSPITAL BUILDING - The invention concerns a device ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121062 | High Frequency Airway Oscillation For Internal Airway Vibration - The current invention pertains to methods of clearing mucus from airways of patients using devices for applying high frequency oscillations to the air passing through the airways of the patients. The devices can comprise a mouthpiece and a high frequency oscillator operably connected to the mouthpiece. The devices create turbulence throughout the airways of the patient from the mouth to the alveoli when the patient breathes through the mouthpiece, thereby clearing the mucus from the airways and helping the patient breathe easily. In certain embodiments, the device is a portable device. In further embodiments, the device is battery operated. In further embodiments, mucus cleared from the airways of patients and/or exhaled breath samples from the patients are collected for analysis and diagnosis during and/or following application of high frequency oscillations. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121063 | BREATHING CONTROL USING HIGH FLOW RESPIRATION ASSISTANCE - High flow therapy is used to treat Cheyne-Stokes respiration and other types of periodic respiration disorders by periodic application of high flow therapy, adjustment of high flow therapy flow rates and/or periodic additions of CO2 or O2 into the air flow provided to the patient. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121064 | A SYSTEM AND A CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR ESTIMATING RESPIRATORY DRIVE OF MECHANICALLY VENTILATED PATIENTS - The present invention relates to a system ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121065 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS HAVING CONTROLLABLE GASBAG AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE GASBAG - A breathing assistance apparatus comprises a gas supply device, a mask prevent leakage control box (MPLCB), and a mask. The mask is used to cover user's face, and the mask has a gasbag at one side in contact with the user. The gas supply device connects to a gas inlet of the mask through a tunnel, and outputs treatment gas to the user stably. The MPLCB connects to the mask through a windpipe. The MPLCB pressurizes the gasbag automatically when a leakage is detected in the mask, and the gasbag is then inflated to touch the user's face. Therefore, the inside of the mask can remain airtight, so as to prevent the treatment gas in the mask from deflating out of the mask continually. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121066 | FLUID INPUT MODULE FOR MULTI-LUMEN CATHETERS - A cleaning catheter ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121067 | MEDICAL TUBE HOLDER AND RELATED METHODS - A medical tubing holder system including a connector, a holding assembly and a retainer block. The holding assembly has an arm, and optional flanges to capture part of medical tubing, such as an endotracheal tube. The retainer block is distal from the holding assembly. The retainer block defines an aperture that receives a tube therein. The aperture is smaller than a tube flange placed between the block and the holding assembly, so as to capture the tube flange. An attachment element joins the holding assembly to the retainer block, and has length that is adjustable to selectively vary a distance between the block and the holding assembly. The attachment element effectively secures the retainer block, holding the tube flange, to the holding assembly and connector, which is secured to the patient's head, to prevent self or accidental extubation. A related method is provided. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121068 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE WITH LIMITED SUPPORT AREA ON THE FACE - A patient interface device includes a support member, a sealing assembly attached to the support member, and a pair of contacting members. The contacting members are coupled to the support member on each side of the sealing assembly. The contacting members are each configured and arranged to contact the user over a limited contacting region, which corresponds to a junction of the oribicularis oris facial muscle, the zygomaticus facial muscle, and the risorius facial muscle. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121069 | RESPIRATORY MASK - A respiratory mask includes a mask body and an adjusting unit. The mask body has a frame portion, a flexible portion extending from the frame portion, and a forehead pad. The flexible portion has a mask-connecting end that is adjacent to the frame portion, and a pad-connecting end that is distal from the frame portion and connected to the forehead pad. The adjusting unit has a hardness greater than that of the flexible portion, and is removably coupled to the flexible portion for adjusting a curvature of the flexible portion and a distance between the forehead pad and the frame portion. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121070 | System and Method of Controlling the Delivery of Medical Gases to a Patient - A system for controlling the delivery of medical gases includes a digital signal processor that receives at least one ventilation parameter value change, calculates a fresh oxygen flow rate, total fresh gas flow rate into the breathing circuit, and a reference oxygen flow rate representative of a predetermined oxygen concentration delivered to a patient. A graphical display presents the calculated fresh oxygen flow rate, total fresh gas flow rate, and reference oxygen flow rate. A method of controlling the delivery of medical gases to a patient includes calculating a total fresh gas flow rate into the breathing circuit, calculating a fresh oxygen flow rate into the breathing circuit, calculating a reference oxygen flow rate representative of a predetermined oxygen concentration delivered to the patient and presenting the total fresh gas flow rate, the fresh oxygen flow rate, and reference oxygen flow rate on a graphical display. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121071 | CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF MEDICAL GASES USING DIFFUSION MEMBRANES - A delivery system utilizing a diffusion membrane that regulates the concentration of medical gases that are administered to a patient. A storage vessel contains a neat or pure medical gas under pressure that is in fluid communication with a diffusion membrane. The medical gas is then dispensed at a specified rate by diffusion across a membrane into a carrier gas. The concentration is kept constant by regulating the pressure and carder gas flow. Typical applications are for inhaled gases that are used in patient treatment and care. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121072 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Device - An obstructive sleep apnea treatment device is disclosed herein. In embodiments the device eliminates the need for large peripheral equipment such as an air pump and hoses commonly associated with current treatment devices. In embodiments, the device is comprised of a main mask body component, at least one expiratory or exhalation pressure valve, at least one inspiratory or inhalation valve. In other embodiments, the device is further comprised of a forehead cushion component, a facial seal component, and an attachment component. In embodiments, the main mask body component is a nasal covering mask configured with a positive end expiratory adjustable pressure valve to generate a resistance on a patient's exhalation thus pressuring the nasal airways without the need of an air pump or electrical power source. Positive pressurization of the airways reduces the occurrence of apneas. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121073 | DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS OF THE DISPLAY APPARATUS - A display panel including a plurality of pixels including a first pixel including a first blue sub-pixel, and a second pixel including a second blue sub-pixel, the second blue sub-pixel being configured to emit light having a wavelength different from that of the first blue sub-pixel and being adjacent to the first pixel. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121074 | System with a Heart Rate Adjusting Mechanism - A system for adjusting a heart rate includes an interface for communicating with a heart rate monitor and a speaker. The system also includes a processor and memory. The memory includes programmed instructions to cause the processor to determine a natural heart rate of a user, determine a target rate for the user, and cause a sound to be emitted from the speaker to adjust the natural heart rate to the target heart rate. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121075 | Swaged braided catheter and method of fabrication - A swaged braided catheter for use in various medical procedures is provided. The swaged braided catheter includes a tubular braid formed from a plurality of braided wire members. A plurality of intersections is formed by the braided wire members. The intersections are compressed defining a plurality of flattened regions along the tubular braid. The intersections have a first thickness before being compressed and a reduced second thickness after being compressed. The flattened regions with the reduced second thickness provide the swaged braided catheter with a reduced cross-sectional profile, and reduced catheter recoil. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121076 | INFLATABLE MEDICAL BALLOONS WITH CONTINUOUS FIBER WIND - A fiber-reinforced device, such as an inflatable medical balloon, includes a cylindrical central portion ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121077 | Braid Plating For Torsional Stiffness - A woven wire braid residing between a polymer inner lumen and a polymer outer lumen transmits control force in a catheter. After braiding the wires, the braid is plated with a metal, such as electroless nickel alloy deposited with a target thickness in a range of 250-1200 micro-inches. The metal plating joins the wires to each other at points of contact which torsionally stiffens the braid. At the same time, the metal plating leaves lengths of the wires unattached between the points of contact, permitting flexibility to the braid due to the unattached lengths between points of contact. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121078 | COMPRESSION RESISTANT HOSE - Described herein is a hose, wherein the hose has a length having a distal end and a proximal end, and an inner diameter and an outer diameter. The hose is comprised of a first layer; and a second layer, wherein the first layer and the second layer extend along at least a portion of the length and wherein a longitudinal compressive force applied to either the distal end or the proximal end of the hose causes the first layer to lock against the second layer. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121079 | BI-DIRECTIONAL CANNULA - A bi-directional cannula for perfusing blood in two directions. The cannula has a distal opening in fluid communication with a cannula first lumen. The cannula has a secondary opening proximal of the distal opening, and may include a movable tubular extension selectively extendable from the cannula via the secondary opening. The tubular extension may be in fluid connection with the cannula first lumen and/or a cannula second lumen. The tubular extension may have distal and/or side openings, with the openings providing antegrade fluid perfusion. The cannula second lumen may be separate from the first lumen, so that perfusion can be selectively provided to just the cannula distal opening, just the secondary opening/tubular extension, or simultaneously to both the distal opening and secondary opening/tubular extension. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121080 | Progressive Flexibility Catheter Support Frame - Cut-pattern designs creating a frame structure from a solid tube, which may be used as a portion of medical device, such as a catheter. The tube includes a plurality of units of cutout segments which are distributed in band around a circumference of the tube. A tube can have multiple different zones, each having units with varying cutout segments. The cutout segments can have varying cutout surface area allowing the flexibility of the tube to be modified at any point along the tube by altering the cutout surface area with zones having greater cutout surface areas as compared to another zone are more flexible. The tube can be incorporated into a catheter. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121081 | Catheter - A guide wire port is formed in a midway position, in an axial line direction, of an outer shaft. A core wire extending across the guide wire port is provided in an outer tube hole of the outer shaft. The core wire has a leading end side area positioned further to a leading end side than the guide wire port and a tapered area provided on a base end side of the leading end side area. The tapered area has a first tapered area including a same position as the guide wire port in the axial line direction and a second tapered area provided continuously from a base end side of the first tapered area. A rate of increase of a transverse cross-sectional area from the leading end side toward the base end side is larger in the first tapered area than in the second tapered area. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121082 | Needle for Bloodless IV - An intravenous catheter system having a retractable needle system and a body system is disclosed. The retractable needle system includes a housing, a needle, a docking feature, and an optional anti-shearing mechanism. The body system includes a body, at least one hub, a catheter connector, at least one plug, a plug recoil mechanism, a locking mechanism, a flash chamber, and a flash window. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121083 | METHOD FOR INSERTING ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE INTO HOLLOW ORGAN - In a method for inserting an endoscopic device, a guide wire is punctured into a subject from outside the body. A tip portion of the wire is inserted into a first hollow organ. A tip-side portion of the inserted wire is projected into a lumen of a second hollow organ that communicates with the first via an opening, from the opening. An endoscopic device is inserted through a flexible endoscope and pushed into the second hollow organ. A tip portion of the device is locked onto the tip-side portion of the wire projecting into the second hollow organ. A portion of the wire outside the body of the subject is held and is tugged outside of the body. The tip portion of the device is thus pulled into the first hollow organ from the second, via the opening. Therefore, the endoscopic device can be led to the first hollow organ. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121084 | Method for inserting endoscopic device into hollow organ using guide wire - In a disclosed method for inserting an endoscopic device, in a state in which a guide wire is inserted through an opening of a hollow organ of a subject, the guide wire is indwelt in the hollow organ. Next, a flexible endoscope is made to approach the opening of the hollow organ. Next, inside of the body of the subject, an endoscopic device that projects from the tip of a channel of the endoscope slidably engages with the guide wire. Next, the endoscopic device is inserted into the hollow organ through the opening, along the guide wire. The guide wire that is indwelt once is subsequently used as a guide for second and subsequent insertions of endoscopic devices. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121085 | INTRAVASCULAR DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS HAVING A RADIOPAQUE PATTERNED FLEXIBLE TIP - Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some instances, the intravascular device is a guide wire with distal tip element having a radiopaque marker pattern. For example, in some implementations a sensing guide wire includes a flexible elongate member; a sensing element coupled to the flexible elongate member; a flexible tip element coupled to and extending distally from the sensing element, the flexible tip element having a first radiopaque section, a second radiopaque section, and a non-radiopaque section positioned between the first and second radiopaque sections. Methods of making, manufacturing, and/or assembling such intravascular devices and associated systems are also provided. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121086 | CATHETER PLACEMENT DEVICE - A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which turns a drive wheel. The drive wheel has an outer surface that advances the guide wire through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121087 | ELASTIC TIP FOR AN ADJUSTABLE LENGTH ANGIOPLASTY BALLOON SHEATH - The present disclosure describes an angioplasty balloon catheter having a retractable sheath and a flexible tip attached to the distal end of the sheath. The flexible tip is made of an elastomeric plastic that is capable of returning to its original shape after being expanded multiple times. The tip allows for the sheath to be retractable and the balloon inflated multiple times to treat or expand different locations within the vessel. Because the tip returns to its original shape each time, the tip is less likely to damage the vessel wall when the sheath is repositioned in the vessel, and also is easier to retract through a guide-catheter. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121088 | Devices and Methods for Dilating a Paranasal Sinus Opening and for Treating Sinusitis - Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121089 | BIOPSY SPACER DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A breast cavity spacer device, a kit for performing a biopsy and a method of performing a biopsy, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The breast cavity spacer device includes a catheter. A self-sealing balloon member is removably and fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter. An umbrella valve is coupled to the catheter adjacent the balloon member, the umbrella valve being configured to fluid flow into the balloon in response to fluid flow from an end of the catheter opposite the balloon and prevent fluid flow from the balloon when fluid flow from the end of the catheter is stopped. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121090 | DISPENSING APPLICATOR FOR FLUIDS - A hand-held dispensing applicator comprising a source of fluid, a frangible applicator tip attached to the fluid source, and an absorbent member attached to the frangible applicator tip is provided. When the frangible applicator tip is broken, fluid flows from the source to the absorbent member, whereby the fluid is applied and spread on a surface. Preferably, the frangible applicator tip comprises a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element extending outwardly of the support element, and a frangible region therebetween. Preferably, the tongue element comprises ribs for reinforcing the tongue element to resist unintentional breaking of the frangible region, and the applicator tip comprises a semi-permeable or non-permeable cover disposed around the frangible region to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid in the absorbent member. Adaptive embodiments allow the generation of designs applicable to a particular medical purpose. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121091 | MICRONEEDLE INJECTION APPARATUS COMPRISING A DUAL COVER - A microneedle injection apparatus comprising a dual cover. The apparatus can include a housing having a base and a cavity; a microneedle array comprising a first side comprising a plurality of microneedles; and a microneedle array holder configured to hold a microneedle array and located in the housing. The microneedle array holder can be movable between a retracted position, and an extended position. The apparatus can further include a cover ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121092 | MICRONEEDLE UNIT - A microneedle unit includes a liquid holder, a microneedle, and a support member. The liquid holder has an enclosure that holds liquid including a substance to be administered. The microneedle has a base body and protrusions extending from the surface of the base body. The protrusions are of a hardness sufficient to pierce the liquid holder. The support member supports the base body in a state such that the microneedle is arranged at a position in which the tips of the protrusions and the enclosure holding the liquid are opposed to each other with a gap provided therebetween. The tips of the protrusions can be displaced to a position where the tips of the protrusions penetrate through the liquid holder in response to an external force applied to the base body. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121093 | WIRELESS TATTOOING APPARATUS - A wireless tattooing apparatus to be wirelessly controlled by a wireless remote-control device is disclosed. The wireless tattooing apparatus may include a main body having a wireless control module, a driving mechanism, with the driving mechanism axially connected with a needle extending outside of the main body, and a motor coupled to the driving mechanism. The motor is controlled and driven by the wireless control module to actuate the driving mechanism, which in turn drives the needle to displace back and forth with respect to the main body. Operations of the wireless tattooing apparatus may be controlled and configured by the wireless remote-control device. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121094 | Port Septum with Integral Valve - A septum for a port is provided, the septum having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall can include a pressure-activated valve element for regulating the flow of fluid across the valve. The curvature of the side wall and the geometry of the sidewall and the housing can be tailored to bias the valve element to open at different pressures during infusion and aspiration. The side wall can also include an extended portion that can function as a suture wing for securing the port within a port pocket. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121095 | COUPLER FOR ENDOSCOPE FLUID SUPPLY - In some embodiments, a device for coupling a fluid source to a medical device includes a housing. The housing includes a proximal portion and a distal portion and defines a passageway therebetween. The proximal portion is configured to be coupled to the fluid source and the distal portion is configured to be coupled to the medical device such that the medical device is in fluidic communication with the fluid source via the passageway. A deformable member is disposed on the distal portion and is configured to deform to removably couple the housing to the medical device. In some embodiments, the deformable member is configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with the medical device. In some embodiments, the distal portion includes a sealing member configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with the medical device. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121096 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES AND CORRESPONDING INTERFACE UNITS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND OPERATING THE SAME - Disclosed is a medical device including a housing which may receive an interface unit body which may include at least one flexible segment, a therapeutic component which may apply a force to cause fluid to flow through the flexible segment and a sensor to (1) detect if the interface unit body corresponds to said housing and (2) disable said therapeutic component if the interface unit body is non-corresponding. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121097 | PROTECTIVE CAPS FOR USE WITH MEDICAL FLUID FITTINGS, AND RELATED METHODS - A protective cap for use with a medical fluid fitting including a fitting thread and a sealing portion having a sealing surface. The protective cap includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a cap thread extending axially. The cap thread is configured to threadedly engage the fitting thread for releasably coupling the protective cap with the medical fluid fitting, and defines a tapered engagement surface. The tapered engagement surface tapers axially relative to a longitudinal axis of the body, and is configured to frictionally contact the fitting thread for retaining the protective cap in coupling engagement with the medical fluid fitting. The protective cap is configured to peripherally surround the sealing portion such that no portion of the protective cap contacts the sealing surface when the protective cap is coupled with the medical fluid fitting. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160121098 | ADAPTOR - There is provided an adaptor ( | 2016-05-05 |
