19th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110112398 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A DEVICE TIP WITHIN A VOLUME - A method for determining by an x-ray projection a position of a target radiopaque marker disposed on a catheter in a subject's body, comprising assigning a landmark in the body as a reference point compensated for periodic movements of the body, determining an auxiliary location relative to the reference point using at least one additional radiopaque marker disposed on the catheter and based on the auxiliary location determining the position of the target radiopaque marker with respect to the reference point. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112399 | Portable ultrasound system - A portable ultrasonic diagnostic system includes a probe transmitting and receiving an ultrasonic signal to and from a region of interest, and a main unit having circuitry in communication with the probe to form an image based on the ultrasonic signal and a display displaying the formed image. The main unit has a weight which can be supported by one arm and is provided with handle means to be grasped by one hand. The main unit has a case in the form of a tablet computer, with a front side formed by a display and a rear side, and further has a handle. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112400 | HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND CATHETER APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR RENAL NEUROMODULATION - Catheter apparatuses, systems, and methods for achieving renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present application, for example, is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods that incorporate a catheter treatment device that employs high intensity focused ultrasound. The high intensity focused ultrasound may be used for application of energy to modulate neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. The ultrasound transducer for delivering the energy may be located remotely from the desired treatment area. In particular embodiments, an ultrasound transducer may apply energy at one or more focal zones or focal points that target renal nerves. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112401 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS DEVICE AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM - An ultrasonic diagnosis device includes a diagnostic image generation unit ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112402 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM, STORAGE MEDIUM AND ULTRA-SONOGRAPH - A computer | 2011-05-12 |
20110112403 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING, CONTRACTIONS AND/OR A BIRTH PROCESS AND/OR THE PROGRESS AND/OR POSITION OF A FETUS - A method of monitoring a pregnant woman by identifying a moving organ in the woman and tracking or monitoring a movement of said organ using ultrasound. Optionally, the identifying is non-imaging. Optionally or alternatively, the moving organ is part of a fetus and a position of a head is optionally calculated form a heart position which is directed detected. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112404 | 3-D QUANTITATIVE-IMAGING ULTRASONIC METHOD FOR BONE INSPECTIONS AND DEVICE FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION - The invention is a differential 3D Quantitative-Imaging Ultrasonic Tomography method for inspecting a layered system that is comprised of a heterogeneous object embedded in a volume of space that comprises layers having an acoustic impedance gradient between the layers providing non-linear beams travels. A transducer grid is attached to the surface of the layered system in a unilateral manner. By sequentially changing the distance between transmitter and receiver the fastest travel times of the ultrasonic oscillations are measured. A differential approach provides from the data the longitudinal wave velocities values for each elementary volume that make up an inspected volume. These values are used to construct two and three-dimensional maps of the longitudinal wave velocity values distribution in the inspected volume and the porosity values distribution in the heterogeneous object. By applying statistical treatment to the obtained data the longitudinal wave velocity in the inspected material matrix part is estimated. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112405 | Hand Wand for Ultrasonic Cosmetic Treatment and Imaging - Embodiments of the invention provide a dermatological cosmetic treatment and imaging system and method. In some embodiments, the system ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112406 | SILICONE RUBBER COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BISMUTH OXIDE AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The present invention provides novel filled silicone compositions comprising a nano-particulate metal oxide filler selected from nano-particulate monoclinic alpha-phase bismuth oxide, nano-particulate erbium oxide, and mixtures thereof. The new composite compositions exhibit a combination of outstanding performance characteristics in both the cured and uncured states. Thus, the uncured formulations are typically free flowing liquids which are self-leveling, which de-gas readily under vacuum, are readily colorable through the addition of pigments, and which cure at temperatures of about 60° C. The cured compositions possess outstanding acoustic characteristics which make them ideally suited for use in applications such as acoustic lenses for medical imaging and therapy. For example, the acoustic impedance of compositions provided by the present invention is closely matched to the acoustic impedance of human tissue. This may result in an enhancement of ultrasound transmission efficiency between the lens of an ultrasound probe comprising such a composition and the patient. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112407 | Multispectral detection and presentation of an object's characteristics - An apparatus for capturing a multispectral image of an object is described. The apparatus includes one or more means for transmitting a beam of laser light at a first wavelength and a beam of laser light at one or more additional wavelengths different from the first wavelength. There is a means for causing the beams of laser light to travel in a coaxial path and a moving mirror. The beams of light bounce off the mirror thereby producing a two dimensional projection pattern. This pattern travels from the mirror along a first path to an object and wherein some of the laser light penetrates the object and travels to an internal structure of the object. The reflection of the laser light returns to a photo detector along a path different from said first path. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112408 | Optical Speculum - A system for direct imaging and diagnosing of abnormal cells in a target tissue includes a disposable optical speculum and an image acquisition system having the speculum assembled on and mechanically secured thereto. The image acquisition system is arranged to capture at least one of a single image or multiple images or video of cells within the target tissue using at least one of bright field or dark field ring illumination divided into independently operated segments to obtain a plurality of data sets. An image analysis and control unit in communication with the image acquisition system analyzes the data sets and applies algorithms to the data sets for diagnosing abnormal cells. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112409 | ROTATING CATHETER PROBE USING A LIGHT-DRIVE APPARATUS - The invention is a rotating tip catheter-imaging probe where electromagnetic energy is delivered to the distal end of a catheter and converted to mechanical energy using a light drive apparatus. The mechanical energy is then used to rotate a mirror that redirects light in fixed pattern on a sample. The rotating element of the light drive apparatus contains vanes, which rotate about an axis and positioned with bearings to minimize friction. A chamber encompasses the rotating element and is set to a vacuum pressure. The rotational speed of the catheter tip can be controlled by varying the optical power delivered to the vanes, the vacuum pressure in the chamber, or by a braking mechanism applied to the rotating element. The vanes may be shaped in a particular geometry to increase forces on the vanes from thermally driven gas flow. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112410 | OPTICAL PROBE, DRIVE CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - An optical probe, comprising:
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20110112411 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for facilitating blood pressure measurement. An additional fluid reservoir is arranged to be connected in fluid communication with the blood pressure cuff. The fluid reservoir provides an additional, compliant volume to the fluid volume of the cuff, facilitating blood pressure measurement, particularly for small volume cuffs. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112412 | CUFF FOR BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION MEASURING DEVICE AND BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION MEASURING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME - A cuff for a blood pressure information measuring device configured to be mounted on a measurement site for measuring blood pressure information has a fluid bag for compressing the measurement site, a flexible curved elastic plate located outside the fluid bag while the fluid bag is wrapped around the measurement site, and annular or arc-shaped to extend along the measurement site, an inflation and deflation mechanism secured to the curved elastic plate and inflating and deflating the fluid bag, and a bag-shaped cover body encapsulating the fluid bag, the inflation and deflation mechanism, and the curved elastic plate. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112413 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATED EKG ANALYSIS - Systems and methods for analyzing electronic cardiac signals for use in clinical diagnostics are described. System and method embodiments are configured to assist in the analysis of details of EKG signals and vector cardiograms to determine how patients should be categorized into specific cardiac risk categories, such as an acute coronary syndrome category. System configurations may comprise memory devices, computing systems, and EKG data sources positioned at various local or remote positions, and connected via various data connectivity modalities. Various parameters may be utilized to assist in the drawing of one or more conclusions regarding the cardiac condition of a patient. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112414 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED EKG ANALYSIS - Systems and methods for analyzing electronic cardiac signals for use in clinical diagnostics are described. System and method embodiments are configured to assist in the analysis of details of EKG signals and vector cardiograms to determine how patients should be categorized into specific cardiac risk categories, such as an acute coronary syndrome category. System configurations may comprise memory devices, computing systems, and EKG data sources positioned at various local or remote positions, and connected via various data connectivity modalities. Various parameters may be utilized to assist in the drawing of one or more conclusions regarding the cardiac condition of a patient. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112415 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED EKG ANALYSIS - Systems and methods for analyzing electronic cardiac signals for use in clinical diagnostics are described. Parameters pertinent to a first cardiac condition of a patient, such as determining an orientation of a vector related to the cardiac activity of said patient, and comparing the vector orientation relative to a centerpoint of a population distribution representative of a second cardiac condition, may be utilized. The second cardiac condition may be selected from the group consisting of benign early repolarization, left ventricular hypertrophy, and right bundle branch block. System and method embodiments are configured to assist in the analysis of details of EKG signals and vector cardiograms to determine how patients should be categorized into specific cardiac risk categories, such as an acute coronary syndrome category. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112416 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING DIAGNOSIS AND PERSONALIZED ABNORMALITIES ALERTS AND FOR PROVIDING ADAPTIVE RESPONSES IN CLINICAL TRIALS - A personalized real-time automated cardiovascular monitoring system monitors abnormalities in a patient's cardiovascular activity data through the use of individually adjusted electrocardiogram Holter apparatus (Holter/ECG device) that provides an automatic medical diagnosis of cardiac abnormalities and generates abnormality alert signals representative of certain abnormalities in patient's cardiac activities. The signals are transmitted using a wireless network through a bi-directional wireless protocol to a medical dispatcher center. A response is generated according to the abnormality detected. Individual parameters indicative of patient's cardio activities are personalized to allow for adjustments of chronic patients. A base Holter/ECG unit, includes the wireless/electric electrodes and their respective wireless/electric connections, and a Holter/ECG recording unit affixed to the base unit. The Holter/ECG apparatus can be integrated as a chip into a wireless device, such device being in a wireless phone network. Automatic real-time medical response may be provided to detection of risks of adverse effects resulting from use of at least one medication, based on automatic cardiac abnormality alert detection from the Holter/ECG data. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112417 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POST-PROCESSING OF EPISODES DETECTED BY A MEDICAL DEVICE - A method and system for determining undersensing during post-processing of sensing data generated by a medical device that includes transmitting a plurality of stored sensing data generated by the medical device to an access device, the stored sensing data including sensed atrial events and sensed ventricular events. The access device determines, in response to the transmitted data, instances where the medical device identified a cardiac event being detected in response to the sensing data, and determines whether one of a predetermined number of undersensing criteria have been met in response to the transmitted data. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112418 | ECG MONITORING SYSTEM WITH CONFIGURABLE ALARM LIMITS - An ECG monitoring system for ambulatory patients includes a small multi-electrode patch that adhesively attaches to the chest of a patient. A reusable battery-powered ECG monitor clips onto the patch and receives patient electrical signals from the electrodes of the patch. A processor continuously processes received ECG signals and analyzes the received ECG signals for pre-defined arrhythmia. If an arrhythmia is detected, a wireless transceiver in the ECG monitor transmits the event information and an ECG strip to a monitoring center. At the commencement of a monitoring procedure a message is sent to the monitoring center and configuration information for arrhythmia detection is down-loaded and installed in the monitor. The configuration file is determined by a screen of selectable standard and custom arrhythmias and alarm limits at the monitoring center. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112419 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING ARRHYTHMIA EVENTS - In an implantable medical device such as an implantable cardiac defibrillator, and a method for classifying arrhythmia events, IEGM signals are analyzed to detect an arrhythmia event and a respiratory pattern of the patient is sensed. At least one respiratory parameter reflecting characteristics of the respiratory pattern of the patient is determined based on the sensed respiratory pattern and a respiratory measure corresponding to a change of a rate of change of the at least one respiratory parameter is calculated. The detected arrhythmia event is classified based on the respiratory measure and the IEGM signals, wherein arrhythmia events that satisfy at least a first criterion is classified as an arrhythmia event requiring therapy. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112420 | PAIN JUDGING DEVICE - A device for objectively judging pain is disclosed. A peak-relevant value means ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112421 | SCG POINT PICK PROCESS FOR USE WITH MULTIAXIS ACCELEROMETERS - A seismocardiograph using multiple accelerometer sensors to identify cardiac valve opening and closing times. A methodology for selecting event times is also disclosed. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112422 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ISCHEMIA CLASSIFICATION WITH IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable medical device monitors ST segment data collected from EGM. ST trends are established and monitored over time. The IMD is able to discern whether the data indicate supply ischemia, demand ischemia, or other physiological causes. The IMD is then able to provide appropriate information and alerts. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112423 | INCREASING CPR EFFECTIVENESS USING PHONOCARDIOGRAM ANALYSIS - Embodiments of the invention include a system and methods for providing status information about resuscitation efforts of a person receiving chest compressions as part of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). A microphone generates a soundtrack by sampling sounds within or around the body of the person receiving CPR. The soundtrack is gated in one or more various ways to eliminate portions of the soundtrack, and analysis performed on the remaining portions. By evaluating the remaining portions of the soundtrack, the system can determine a cardiovascular effect of the compressions and provide status information to the rescuer about the determined cardiovascular effect. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112424 | DETERMINING FUNCTIONAL RESIDUAL LUNG CAPACITY - Determining functional residual lung capacity (FRC) by changing a subject's inspirium FiO | 2011-05-12 |
20110112425 | CONTACTLESS RESPIRATION MONITORING OF A PATIENT - The invention relates to a method for detection of respiration of a patient comprising the following steps: emitting an electromagnetic signal towards the patient; receiving a reflected electromagnetic signal reflected from the patient; converting the reflected electromagnetic signal, yielding a first signal; phase-shifting the reflected electromagnetic signal and converting the phase-shifted reflected electromagnetic signal, yielding a second signal; determining a first vector being defined by the time derivatives of the first signal and the second signal, for a common first point in time; determining a second and vector being defined by the time derivatives of the first signal and the second signal, for a common second point in time; and calculating the scalar product of the normalized first vector and the normalized second vector as an indicator value for a change from expiration to inspiration of the patient or vice versa. A change from expiration to inspiration of the patient or vice versa is preferably indicated if the indicator value is below a threshold value, preferably below a value of 0. In this way, a possibility for contactless remote respiration monitoring of a patient based on the Doppler radar principle is provided which is reliable and easy to handle. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112426 | Brain Activity as a Marker of Disease - A method of monitoring brain activity is provided, wherein the method includes receiving a signal associated with neuronal activity of a mammalian brain. The method also includes processing the signal using a linear, non-linear, or combination algorithm to extract a signal feature. A neuromarker may be determined based on an association between the signal feature and a library of features, wherein the library includes a plurality of signal features correlated with a plurality of disease states. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112427 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEURO-EEG SYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY - Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112428 | Body composition measuring apparatus using a bioelectric impedance analysis associated with a neural network algorithm - A body composition measuring apparatus using a bioelectric impedance analysis and a neural network algorithm for obtaining two or more anthropometry variables from testees and then inputting the anthropometry variables into the internal processing unit that has a built-in back propagation-artificial neural network that has one input layer, 1-10 hidden layers each having 1-15 hidden neurons and one output layer having one output neuron. By means of the aforesaid artificial neural network, the invention accurately predict the fat free mass of the testee so as to further obtain the amount of body fat, showing higher accuracy than conventional linear regression equation (LRE). | 2011-05-12 |
20110112429 | IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS FOR ESOPHAGEAL MALADIES - A system and method for automatically analyzing impedance and pH data from an esophageal probe includes a data collection system that collects and stores the output from the sensors for a certain period of time to locate reflux episodes in the waveforms. The data analysis system uses wavelet analysis to assist in locating bolus entry and exit points in the waveforms and to smooth waveforms for additional analysis. It also distinguishes between candidate acid reflux episodes and candidate non-acid reflux episodes for determining actual acid reflux episodes and non-acid reflux episodes, and it distinguishes between, and provides different signal processing for, signals from patients that have healthy esophageal tissue and those that have diseased esophageal tissue. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112430 | TRUNK WIDTH MEASURING UNIT AND VISCERAL FAT MEASURING DEVICE - A trunk width measuring unit including a first contact portion attached movably in the vertical direction relative to a unit main body, the first contact portion to be brought into contact with an upper surface of a trunk of a subject, second and third contact portions attached movably in the horizontal direction relative to the unit main body, a vertical width detection encoder for detecting a lowering distance of the first contact portion from an original position on the upper side of the trunk of the user to a contact point with the upper surface of the trunk, and a horizontal width detection encoder attached movably in the horizontal direction relative to the unit main body by the same distance as a moving distance of the second contact portion, the horizontal width detection encoder detecting a moving distance of the third contact portion relative to the second contact portion. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112431 | NEUROPATHY DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - A neuropathy diagnostic device includes a body having a neutral temperature surface disposed on an exterior of the body, a variable temperature surface disposed on the exterior of the body, and a vibrating surface having a variable vibration amplitude. The vibrating surface extends outwardly from the body. A touch sensor extends outwardly from the body. A processor is disposed within the body. The processor is adapted to set a temperature of the neutral temperature surface, vary a temperature of the variable temperature surface, and vary the vibration amplitude of the vibrating surface. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112432 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR EVALUATING THE INTEGRITY OF A UTERINE CAVITY - Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO | 2011-05-12 |
20110112433 | METHODS FOR EVALUATING THE INTEGRITY OF A UTERINE CAVITY - Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO | 2011-05-12 |
20110112434 | KITS AND PROCEDURES FOR NATURAL ORIFICE TRANSLUMENAL ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY - Various surgical devices, kits, and/or methods are provided herein that may be useful in performing a surgical procedure through a natural orifice. Such a surgical procedure may utilize one or more devices, kits, and/or methods to create an access port to a body cavity of a patient, to perform a specific surgical procedure, and to close the access port. In various embodiments, the specific surgical procedure may comprise a sleeve gastrectomy, a ventral hernia repair, a hybrid transgastric cholecystectomy, and/or a hybrid transgastric appendectomy. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112435 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPECTRAL ANALYSIS OF A TISSUE MASS USING AN INSTRUMENT, AN OPTICAL PROBE, AND A MONTE CARLO OR A DIFFUSION ALGORITHM - Systems and methods for spectral analysis of a tissue mass using an instrument, an optical probe, and a Monte Carlo algorithm or a diffusion algorithm are provided. According to one method, an instrument is inserted into a tissue mass. A fiber optic probe is applied via the instrument into the tissue mass. Turbid spectral data of the tissue mass is measured using the fiber probe. The turbid spectral data is converted to absorption, scattering, and/or intrinsic fluorescence spectral data via a Monte Carlo algorithm or diffusion algorithm. Biomarker concentrations in the tissue mass are quantified using the absorption, scattering, and/or intrinsic fluorescence spectral data. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112436 | Distraction pins for fluid aspiration - A distraction pin for aspiration of a bone fluid and marrow. The pin includes an elongate metallic shaft of generally uniform diameter having a proximate end. The proximate end of the shaft includes an adaptor (attachment means) and a longitudinal bore extending from the distal end to the proximate end. The distal end of the shaft includes threading adapted for screwing the shaft into bone. The distal end also includes at least two fenestrations transverse to the longitudinal bore. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112437 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A BIOPSY DEVICE - A needle assembly comprises an outer cannula and an inner cannula. The outer cannula and the inner cannula have complementary tissue receiving apertures. A tissue piercing tip is secured relative to one or both of the inner cannula or the outer cannula. A cutter is slidably disposed in the inner cannula. The cutter is configured to sever tissue protruding through the transverse apertures. A hub releasably secures at least part of the needle assembly relative to the body of a biopsy device. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112438 | Squeeze Activated Medical Puncturing Device - The medical puncturing device ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112439 | Rotational Safety Syringe - A rotational safety syringe includes front and rear barrels rotatable with respect to each other for moving a needle holder towards the rear barrel and compressing a spring to separate a protective cover. The needle holder is fixed by an elastic press button on the needle holder and a press opening on the rear barrel. After a through hole of the front barrel is aligned with a using position, the elastic press button can be pressed to release the needle holder, and the spring can eject the needle holder towards the through hole of the front barrel to extend the needle out from the through hole of the front barrel and pierce the needle into the using position. When the spring is released, the needle holder and needle are pulled back to hide the needle into the front and rear barrels to prevent the used needle from being touched. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112440 | Electrode Interface System - An electrode interface system for providing a connection between at least one electrode and a maternal-fetal monitor, wherein the interface system converts electrical muscle activity captured by the electrode(s) into uterine activity data signals for use by the maternal-fetal monitor. The electrode interface system of the invention preferably includes a conversion means for converting the signals from the electrode(s) into signals similar to those produced by a tocodynometer. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112441 | Combined Cognitive and Physical Therapy - The present invention provides method and apparatus to perform combined cognitive and motor rehabilitation on a computerized non-portable system or on single portable device. A patient can play a variety of games that require the patient to perform a variety of memory exercises which involve physical exertion. The activities of the patient are monitored with pattern analysis software which provides feedback to the patient. The feedback can include voice synthesis, video guidance, progression messages etc. Patient data obtained while the patient is performing each of the memory exercises is stored locally on a database module and then uploaded to a cloud server. A remote psychologist/psychiatrist monitors the patient by logging into the same cloud, and updating cognition exercises. The same therapist can have live chats with the patient for further interaction and coaching. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112442 | Monitoring, Predicting and Treating Clinical Episodes - Apparatus ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112443 | Systems, Devices, and Methods for Interpreting Movement - According to some exemplary embodiments, a method or system can involve associating a plurality of biokinetographic comparison results with a first specific dysfunction from a group of specific dysfunctions, each of the biokinetographic comparison results obtained from a comparison of a biokinetographic value to a standard for a corresponding biokinetographic variable. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112444 | ADVANCED HANDABLE SKIN CARE DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - An apparatus for maintaining and supplying stable power to a skin care device comprising a DC-DC converting unit ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112445 | Handpiece for Ultrasound Treatments of Human Tissue - A handpiece ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112446 | ULTRASONIC TREATMENT APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC TREATMENT METHOD - Provided is an ultrasonic treatment apparatus which includes a drive signal generating unit (such as a FPGA circuit), a detecting unit (output detecting circuit), a range setting unit (condition setting circuit), and a frequency controller (frequency changing circuit). The drive signal generating unit generates a drive signal of a predetermined oscillating frequency by performing a frequency sweep. The detecting unit detects information on a state of the drive signal. The range setting unit sets a range of frequency sweep based on identification information of an ultrasonic transducer. The frequency controller performs a frequency control in the range of frequency sweep based on the information on the state of the drive signal. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112447 | PORTABLE ACTIVE FLUID POWERED ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOSIS - A portable active pneumatically-powered ankle foot orthosis. A lower leg mount and a foot bed are pivotally coupled at or proximate to an ankle position. A pneumatically powered rotary actuator is configured to receive power from a wearable fluid power source and provide controlled force and resistance to aid or inhibit relative rotation of the foot bed and the lower leg mount. Embedded sensors provide feedback from the device. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112448 | HEAD MASSAGER AND ITS HELMET - A head massager and its helmet comprises a helmet ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112449 | Method for Actuating a Seat - A seat having a backrest and a seat cushion is provided with at least one adjusting element on both sides of the longitudinal center plane of the seat. By alternatingly actuating the adjusting elements in the two halves of the seat, mobilization of the spinal column of a seat user occurs. In order to increase the acceptance of such a mobilization, which requires comparatively long stroke lengths of the adjusting elements to achieve a physiological effectiveness, an accustomization phase occurs before the action phase. During the accustomization phase, the adjusting elements exercise, for example, only about half of the stroke during the action phase. Preferably, a transition phase may be interposed between the accustomization phase and the action phase. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112450 | Cast and IV Medical Shower System - A disposable Cast and Intravenous (IV) Medical Shower System for protecting casted and/or IV therapy injected appendages from moisture while a patient is showering. Plurality of embodiments are disclosed including variety of sizes and colors for a variety of users for variety of applications to accommodate a variety of limbs and afflictions such as wound with or without a bandage, IV or drain line and fixed casts. One embodiment of the system is characterized by flexible plastic in a tubular shape with only one opening, which creates a water tight seal between the appendage and the system. The mid-section torso embodiment also has an optional pocket on the inside surface (facing the skin) a pocket for housing a medical device such as an insulin pump or pocket health monitor. Also described is process for making and using the system. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112451 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIMITING BODY MOTION USING EXOSKELETAL PIECES COUPLED WITH LIMITING CONNECTORS - Disclosed are a system and method for limiting body or joint motion using exoskeletal pieces coupled with limiting connectors. In an exemplary system, a plurality of exoskeletal pieces are attached to various positions on a wearer's body proximate to a joint or body location on or within the wearer's body. The joint or body location is selected as requiring limited motion based on, for example, the goal of avoiding causing or exacerbating bodily injury. Once so attached, limiting connectors coupling the plurality of exoskeletal pieces allow free motion or natural motion in one or more degrees of freedom of the joint or body location within certain limits, but prevent free motion outside those limits. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112452 | Adjustable Knee Orthosis - A knee orthosis comprises an upper leg attachment and a lower leg attachment. In addition, the knee orthosis includes a hinge joint extending between the upper leg attachment and the lower leg attachment. The hinge joint includes an upper arm having a first end fixed to the upper leg attachment and a second end opposite the first end. The second end including a semi-spherical surface. Further, the hinge joint includes a lower arm having a first end fixed to the lower leg attachment and a second end opposite the first end. The second end including a semi-spherical surface that mates with the semi-spherical surface of the second end of the upper arm. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112453 | SUPPORT DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR GIVING LUMBAR SUPPORT - The present invention relates to a support device, in particular for giving lumbar support, which device comprises an elastic belt provided, at its ends, with complementary closure means, and at least one elongate side reinforcing element that is fastened over the height of the belt. In characteristic manner, over a fraction of its length, the belt has elasticity that varies over the height thereof, so that extending the belt longitudinally causes the elongate reinforcing element to shift angularly towards a respective one of the ends of the belt. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112454 | Patella Alignment Device - One embodiment of the invention is a knee (or elbow) band assembly | 2011-05-12 |
20110112455 | HIP TRACTION DEVICE AND METHODS - A hip traction device and associated methods is disclosed. Such a device may include a base having a proximal end and a distal end, a guide coupled to the base, a carrier configured to move along the guide, a tensioner coupled to the base and configured to provide a force to the carrier to move the carrier toward the distal end of the base, causing a leg to be put in tension, and a single body coupling mechanism being removably attached to the carrier and being configured to securely attach to a lower portion of a leg when the body coupling mechanism is detached from the carrier. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112456 | LUMBAR TRACTION DEVICE - A lumbar traction device is herein disclosed. The lumbar traction device includes a lumbar support member to be worn adjacent to a lumbar region of a user, at least one lower leg support to be worn adjacent to a lower leg of the user, and at least one connecting member connecting the lumbar support member and the at least one lower leg support, the at least one connecting member being substantially inelastic. When a load is applied to the at least one lower leg support, the load is transferred to the lumbar support member via the at least one connecting member. When the load is transferred to the lumbar support member, the lumbar support member forcibly presses against the lower lumbar area of user, thereby distracting the hip bone from the lower vertebrae. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112457 | MEDICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING USING IMMISCIBLE MATERIAL - Provided are medical articles (e.g., wound dressings) that include a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and methods of making the medical articles using immiscible materials that increase moisture vapor transmission rates. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112458 | MEDICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING USING MISCIBLE COMPOSITION - Provided are methods of improving the moisture vapor transmission rate of a pressure sensitive adhesive layer in a medical article with a miscible composition, as well as medical articles including the improved pressure sensitive adhesive layer. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112459 | SELF-ADHESIVE POSTURE AND SPLINTING BAND IN PARTICULAR FOR COMPRESSION STOCKING - A self-adhesive band or complex has a textile support structure with a coating for securing to the skin of a wearer. The textile support structure comprises an extensible, aerated, finely knitted or woven support structure having, at least on its inner face, a thin coating having immediate and high adhesive properties. The coating has a degree of softness to conform to microreliefs of the wearer's skin, and an elastic modulus at least as low as that of the substrate against which it is in contact to match the microreliefs thereof. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112460 | ADJUSTABLE VALVE SETTING WITH MOTOR CONTROL - An implantable medical device is disclosed that includes a valve body and a valve rotor adjustable with respect to the valve body. A tool can be utilized to determine and control a position of the valve rotor with respect to the valve body. The tool can include a valve body position reader, a valve rotor position reader and a valve rotor position controller to determine a valve setting for the device and adjust the valve setting as desired. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112461 | Textile Product - Improvements applied to a textile product, and more particularly wherein the improved product is a woven textile product—fabric containing bioceramic microparticles embedded into the fibers thereof with high capacity of irradiation in the infrared region, provided to be used both in humans and animals, more particularly the invention is related to a textile product containing bioceramic microparticles with high capacity of infrared irradiation which, in contact with the heat of the human body, is capable of transmitting infrared radiation in the range between 3 μm and 14.8 μm, preferentially in the 14.8 micron range, said infrared radiation at this wavelength being capable of regulating the blood microcirculation, as the result of its high protection, the blood microcirculation being the nervous center of human and/or animal metabolism. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112462 | PHARMACEUTICAL AGENT DELIVERY IN A STIMULATING MEDICAL DEVICE - A stimulating medical device comprising a stimulating assembly implantable proximate to nerve cells of a recipient having at least one agent delivery port and a plurality of electrical contacts; an electrical stimulation controller configured to generate electrical stimulation signals for application to a first population of the nerve cells via one or more of the plurality of electrical contacts; a pharmaceutical agent source configured to provide a pharmaceutical agent to the at least one delivery port for application to a second population of the nerve cells; and a pharmaceutical agent controller configured to control one or more of the pharmaceutical agent source and the at least one delivery port to cause selective application of the pharmaceutical agent to the second population of nerve cells. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112463 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING A NEURONAL INJURY OR NEURONAL DISORDERS - A method of improving the efficacy of denervated, quiescent, or dormant motor neurons includes expressing light sensitive G protein coupled receptors in the motor neurons, the light sensitive G protein coupled receptors modulating cellular activity in the motor neurons upon exposure to a wavelength of light and exposing the motor neurons expressing the light sensitive G protein coupled receptors to the wavelength of light. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112464 | MESO-SUBSTITUTED PORPHYRINS - Meso-substituted porphyrins of general formula (I) | 2011-05-12 |
20110112465 | Transdermal Systems for the Delivery of Ionic Agents Directly to Open Wounds and Surgically Repaired Incisions - A transdermal system for the delivery of an anesthetic or other active therapeutic agent directly to a selected site of injured skin tissue by iontophoresis is disclosed, which utilizes a transdermal skin-worn patch including a donor electrode chamber containing a donor electrode and an amount of an active agent in a form suitable for transdermal delivery in electrical communication with the donor electrode and a return electrode. The patch also contains a source of electric current connected in a circuit with the donor and return electrode, a current regulating device is optionally provided in the circuit for controlling the electrical output of the patch and at least the donor electrode chamber includes a provision for absorbing a quantity of fluid associated with weepage from adjacent injured skin tissue. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112466 | Extended Point Phacoemulsification Tip - In various embodiments, a phacoemulsification tip may be configured with a proximal end configured to be secured to a phacoemulsification hand piece and a distal end shaped as a five-sided polygon with five corners. In some embodiments, at least two of the five corners of the five-sided polygon may form a right angle and one of the five corners may form a dominant point spaced further from an axis of rotation of the five-sided polygon than any of the other four corners. For example, the distal end may be shaped in a home base configuration. The displacement of the dominant point from the axis of rotation may improve cutting and/or improve the removal of lens material. In some embodiments, the dominant point may form a sharper edge than at least one of the other four corners (e.g., the other four corners may be rounded). | 2011-05-12 |
20110112467 | Systems and methods for improving image-guided tissue ablation - The cryosurgical kit and method of use relates to the combined use of biodegradable, imageable, drug(s) carriers, vectors or microcapsules deposited into a target tissue region inside a body and the controlled cooling of the target tissue region. A minimally invasive method of treatment that applies a cooling device to a selected tissue region, uses a vibrating resonant frequency delivery device to inject drug(s) carriers (microcapsules) containing therapeutic and contrast agents into tissue region(s) submitted to cooling temperatures, successive real-time imaging of the microcapsule deposition and later detection of the progressive degradation of microcapsules with ultrasound imaging which provides estimation of sustained release rates and for planning re-dosing regimens. The thermosensitive microcapsules preferably contain ethiodol, a contrast agent for Ultrasound and/or X-Ray imaging, and cytotoxic drug (s). | 2011-05-12 |
20110112468 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF SURFACE INFECTIONS WITH NITRIC OXIDE - Topical exposure of nitric oxide gas to wounds such as chronic non-healing wounds may be beneficial in promoting healing of the wound and in preparing the wound bed for further treatment and recovery. Nitric oxide gas may be used, for example, to reduce the microbial infection and burden on these wounds, manage exudate secretion by reducing inflammation, upregulate expression of endogenous collagenase to locally debride the wound, and regulate the formation of collagen. High concentration of nitric oxide ranging from about 160 to 400 ppm may be used without inducing toxicity in the healthy cells around a wound site. Additionally, exposure to the high concentration for a first treatment period reduces the microbial burden and inflammation at the wound site and increase collagenase expression to debride necrotic tissue at the wound site. After a first treatment period with high concentration of nitric oxide, a second treatment period at a lower concentration of nitric oxide preferably ranging from about 5-20 ppm may to provided to restore the balance of nitric oxide and induce collagen expression to aid in the closure of the wound. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112469 | DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE-PHASE MIXTURES - A device and method for delivering a multi-phase mixture of a composition dispersed in a gas, the device comprising an outer needle having an inlet opening configured to receive a supply of the composition, and an inner needle disposed within the outer needle, the inner needle comprising an inlet opening configured to receive a pressurized supply of the gas, where a tip of the inner needle is offset inward from a tip of the outer needle along a longitudinal axis by an offset distance. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112470 | SYRINGE - The invention relates to a syringe ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112471 | Patch for Irrigation/Aspiration Tip - In various embodiments, an ophthalmic surgical instrument may include an aspiration tube, an irrigation/aspiration tip (formed of a first material such as plastic), and a patch, coupled to the irrigation/aspiration tip, made of a second material (e.g., silicone) having a higher coefficient of friction than the first material. In some embodiments, the patch may be placed on the irrigation/aspiration tip in a position to allow a user of the irrigation/aspiration tip to manipulate an intraocular lens (IOL) through contact between the patch and the IOL. For example, the patch may be positioned on a side of the irrigation/aspiration tip opposite an aspiration port or on a distal end of the irrigation/aspiration tip. In some embodiments, the patch may be formed separately and coupled to the irrigation/aspiration tip through an adhesive or may be molded onto the irrigation/aspiration tip. In some embodiments, the patch may include features to increase friction. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112472 | FLUID LEVEL DETECTION SYSTEM - A medical device fluid sensing system is provided. The system includes a transmitter array positioned in association with a fluid maintaining device, such as a reservoir in a cassette. Electrical circuitry is connected to the transmitter array and configured to cause the transmitter array to transmit light energy at a predetermined wavelength and producing a desired absorption coefficient based on expected conditions within the fluid maintaining device. The system also includes a receiver array configured to receive light energy transmitted through the fluid maintaining device and originating from the transmitter array, and a controller configured to determine fluid level in the fluid maintaining device based on conditions sensed by the receiver array. In one embodiment, three transmitters and three matching sensors are provided in a surgical cassette, and when optical energy having predetermined characteristics is provided to the transmitter array, the presence or absence of fluid is determined. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112473 | MEDICATION INJECTION SITE AND DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM - A medication injection site is provided that includes a medication port and an identification sensor. The medication injection site, when coupled to a medication container, can wirelessly transmit data characterizing the contents of the medication container to a remote data collection system. The housing of the medication injection site has a shape and size enabling it to be held by a first hand of a user while the user administers medication from the medication container via the medication port using his or her second hand. In some implementations, the medication injection site can be placed on an IV drip line. Related apparatus, systems, and kits are also disclosed. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112474 | MEDICATION INJECTION SITE AND DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM - A medication delivery apparatus for use with a medication container includes a housing, a fluid conduit at least partially extending within the housing and configured to deliver medication within the medication container to a patient, a medication port extending from the housing and configured to be coupled to a fluid outlet of the medication container, the medication port being fluidically coupled to the fluid conduit, and at least one sensor disposed within the housing to generate information characterizing administration of the medication for processing by a remote data collection system. The housing can have a size and shape that enables it to be supported by a first hand of a user while the user administers the medication from the medication container via the medication port using a second hand of the user. Related apparatus, systems, and techniques are also described. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112475 | IMPLANTABLE DELIVERY DEVICE - The invention relates to delivery devices and methods for providing more uniform delivery of agents such as drugs. In some embodiments, a delivery device is provided made of one or more implantable materials having predetermined agent-permeable and agent-impermeable regions and a reservoir containing one or more active agents, either alone or in an acceptable composition, as well as methods of administering one or more agents using such a device. Also provided are methods of equilibrating such devices, so that a steady state of agent delivery can be achieved at or soon after introduction of the device to its intended location of use. Methods of use of such devices to deliver an agent are also provided. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112476 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING AXIAL SHORTENING OF CATHETER OR SHEATH DUE TO REPEATED DEFLECTION - A deflectable medical device incorporates a strut that is configured to reduce or eliminate axial shortening of the deflectable portion of the medical device, for example, the deflectable distal end portion of a catheter or access sheath. The strut may is coaxially disposed in the medical device in the section that is contemplated to undergo the repeated deflection. The strut provides improved column strength and axial restoration. The strut may be stent-like device, an elongate device having opposing ends coupled by a connecting lattice involving a plurality of helical connecting elements or a tube having a plurality of circumferentially-extending slots arranged in longitudinally-extending rows. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112477 | Means and method to administer injections with little or no pain - A preferred method to obtain painless or near painless needle | 2011-05-12 |
20110112478 | DISPLAY FOR AN INFUSION DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present disclosure generally relates to an infusion pump for dispensing medication. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a display unit that can be pulled out by a user. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112479 | INFUSION PUMP MODULE - An infusion pump module for transferring fluid includes a fluid inlet part having an inlet to receive the fluid, a fluid outlet part having an outlet to discharge the fluid, a pump unit having a piezoelectric element, and a flow rate sensor to measure a flow rate of the fluid flowing inside the module, wherein the fluid inlet part, the fluid outlet part, the pump unit, and the flow rate sensor are connected together to cause the fluid received by the fluid inlet part to be discharged from the fluid outlet part, and the fluid inlet part, the fluid outlet part, the pump unit, and the flow rate sensor connected together form a single continuous flow channel. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112480 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE WITH FLOATING GEL SEAL - A trocar is provided with a cannula and a housing and valve assembly disposed in the housing which forms a housing seal, and instrument seal, and in some cases a zero seal. A gel material is included in the valve and provides the valve with superior flotation properties for maintaining the instrument seal even when the instrument is moved off-axis. In order to accommodate movement of the gel material, voids can be formed within the valve housing and even within the gel material. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112481 | PIVOTING JOINT INFUSION SYSTEM WITH SEAL - An infusion system for delivery of therapeutic fluids from a remote source into a patient's body. The system has an infusion assembly, a rotating pivot joint member, a fluid connector assembly, and a sealing assembly retained within the infusion assembly between the housing of the infusion assembly and the rotating pivot joint member. The seal reduces leakage of fluids. The rotating joint may be pivoted to three distinct positions to allow for emplacement on the patient, delivery of the therapeutic fluid to the patient, and protected, sealed closure of the fluid channels to avoid patient fluid backflow. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112482 | BREAKAWAY PEG TUBE - A break-way PEG tube uses a releasable connector between two tubing segments to facilitate release of a feeding portion of the PEG tube when pulled on to avoid accidental removal of a distal portion of the PEG tube from a patient's abdomen. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112483 | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER ANCHORING DEVICE - An intravenous catheter anchoring assembly is disclosed and includes a patient-contacting membrane, a platform, and a retaining strap for securing a catheter or tubing of an administration set to a patient. The strap is attached to the platform with adjustable pull-tabs that permit a variety of catheter shapes and sizes to be secured. The strap is also elastomeric so that the strap is stretchable and thereby grabs the secured catheter. The strap and platform further define a plurality of passageways that permit the catheter to be secured in a plurality of non-aligned directions. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112484 | WEARABLE INFUSION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Disclosed is a drug infusion system comprising a drug infusion device having a reservoir, a window for viewing the contents of the reservoir, a cannula arranged to be deployed beneath the skin of a patient, and an actuator configured to be manually actuated to drive a medicament from the reservoir to the cannula. The system also has a cannula cover and a needle handle that holds a needle for insertion into the patient. The cannula cover and needle handle are detachably attached to the drug infusion device, and each is attachable to the other. The device further comprises a septum and a septum pincher to seal the device. The device also comprises a pumping mechanism, part of which are a last-dose lock-out mechanism and an occlusion detection mechanism, both of which operate on the same actuator. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112485 | FLUSHABLE INJECTION PORT - The combination ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112486 | NEEDLE PROTECTION ASSEMBLY WITH LOCKING ELEMENT - The application relates to a needle protection assembly ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112487 | SYRINGE WITH INTEGRALLY FORMED PIERCING MEMBER AND LUER SLIP - A syringe for use in vaccine reconstitution or rehydration has a barrel ( | 2011-05-12 |
20110112488 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FLOW - A medical apparatus for controlling a flow includes: an internal pipe member which has a pipe shape and uniform inner and outer diameters; an external pipe member which has an inner diameter which is more uniform and larger than the outer diameter of the internal pipe member; and a housing means which fixes and supports the internal and external pipe members so that a part of the internal pipe member is inserted into and overlaps with the external pipe member to maintain a uniform gap from an inner wall of the external pipe member in the overlapping part between the internal and external pipe members and which forms a flow path through which a liquid, such as a medicine or the like, supplied from the outside flows into the internal pipe member, moves to a surrounding part of the external pipe member through the uniform gap, and flows out to the outside or flows inversely, wherein the liquid flows at a flow velocity determined according to a length of the overlapping part between the internal and external pipe members and the uniform gap. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112489 | INTERLOCKING TUBING CLAMPS - A tube clamp includes (i) a tube holding portion; (ii) a first arm extending from a first end of the tube holding portion; (iii) a second arm extending from a second end of the tube holding portion, the second armed curved so that a first catch located at a distal end of the second arm can be snap-fitted to the first arm to occlude a first tube extending through the tube holding portion; and (iv) wherein the first arm includes a locking feature configured such that when a second tube clamp is mated with the tube clamp, the locking feature interacts with a second catch of the second tube clamp so that the second tube clamp is prevented from occluding a second tube. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112490 | Releasably Sealable Wound Dressing for NPWT - A therapeutic device having a hydrogel drape and a method of treatment using the same. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112491 | Skin Rejuvenation System and Method - Skin rejuvenation system and method in which a pure plant collagen carrier is saturated with a solution of collagen, allantoin, amino acid, propanediol, glycerin, algae, plant DNA living cells, epidermal growth factor, Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, rose essential, water, and peptide, and the saturated carrier is applied to the skin to be rejuvenated. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112492 | WOUND DRESSING WITH MICROPUMP - A composite wound dressing apparatus promotes healing of a wound via the use of a micropump system. The micropump system includes a micropump that applies a subatmospheric pressure to the wound to effectively draw wound fluid or exudate away from the wound bed, or deliver fluids to the wound bed, without the need for a cumbersome external pressure (e.g. vacuum) source. Hence, the wound dressing and micropump system is portable which allows the patient mobility that is unavailable when an external vacuum source is used. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112493 | FLUID COLLECTION RESERVOIR - A fluid collection reservoir for receiving an aspirated fluid has a secretion connection for connecting a drainage tube situated at a patient's side, and a vacuum connection for connecting to a suction pump. The reservoir has an interior space which is divided by means of ribs. The interior space is divided at least into a vacuum chamber and a secretion chamber, with said two chambers being connected to one another by means of at least one passage. The vacuum connector is arranged in the vacuum chamber and the secretion connector is arranged in the secretion chamber. This reservoir prevents contamination of the suction line or of the suction pump with aspirated fluid. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112494 | Method and device for providing intermittent negative pressure wound healing - A therapeutic device for providing intermittent negative pressure wound healing includes a fluid mover, a compressible therapeutic member operably connected to the fluid mover and actuated thereby, the compressible therapeutic member operably disposably used on a patient in a manner to deliver therapy to the patient as function of actuation of the fluid mover and a controller for controlling application of a negative pressure to the compressible therapeutic member about a wound in a manner to compress the compressible therapeutic member using negative pressure to subject the wound and the compressible therapeutic member to a first predetermined pressure to maintain a seal between the compressible therapeutic member and the wound and decompressing the compressible therapeutic member to a second sub-atmospheric pressure above the first predetermined pressure sufficient to maintain the compressible therapeutic member in generally sealed contact with the wound. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112495 | Adhesive Flange Attachment Reinforcer for Suction Port - An adhesive flange attachment reinforcer for a suction port of tubing for a wound healing device includes a polymer film which has one side including an adhesive wherein the film includes a slit extending inwardly from an edge of the film and defines an opening to receive the flange of a suction port therethrough. The reinforcer includes at least one aspect of its peripheral configuration which is larger than the peripheral configuration of the suction port and interconnection thereof with a treatment site which includes use of a semi-permeable and flexible plastic sheet having an opening therein which is generally aligned with the suction port and to which the reinforcer adheres. A disposable therapeutic device includes employing the suction port which can include the reinforcer. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112496 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - [Problem] To provide a disposable diaper more effective in odor eliminating. | 2011-05-12 |
20110112498 | STRETCHABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article having a stretchable substrate and an absorbent composite comprising a layer of adhesive composition in contact with the stretchable substrate. A layer of particulate superabsorbent material is applied to and held by the adhesive composition. The absorbent composite is secured to the substrate by the adhesive composition. The stretchable substrate has a recovery in at least one of the lateral direction and the longitudinal directions of the article as determined by an Elongation and Recovery Test, and the absorbent article has a recovery in the at least one of the lateral direction and the longitudinal direction as determined by the Elongation and Recovery Test that is at least about 60 percent of the recovery of the substrate in the at least one of the lateral direction and the longitudinal direction. | 2011-05-12 |