20th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090124839 | PRODUCTION OF LIQUID ALKANES IN THE JET FUEL RANGE (C8-C15) FROM BIOMASS-DERIVED CARBOHYDRATES - Described is a method for making a composition comprising alkanes. The composition is suitable for use as a liquid transportation fuel in general, and jet fuel in particular. The method includes dehydrating a feedstock solution comprising a carbohydrate, in the presence of an acid catalyst, to yield at least one furan derivative compound, in a reaction vessel containing a biphasic reaction medium: an aqueous reaction solution and a substantially immiscible organic extraction solution. The furan derivative compound is then subjected to a self-aldol condensation reaction or a crossed-aldol condensation reaction with another carbonyl compound to yield a beta-hydroxy carbonyl compound and/or an alpha-beta unsaturated carbonyl compound. The beta-hydroxy carbonyl and/or alpha-beta unsaturated compounds are then hydrogenated to yield a saturated or partially saturated compound, followed by hydrodeoxygenation (e.g., dehydrating and hydrogenating) of the saturated or partially saturated compound to yield a composition of matter comprising alkanes. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124840 | Extending the life of an aromatization catalyst - A method of extending the life of an aromatization catalyst comprising identifying a rapid deactivation threshold (RDT) of the catalyst, and oxidizing the catalyst prior to reaching the RDT. A method of aromatizing a hydrocarbon comprising identifying a rapid deactivation threshold (RDT) for an aromatization catalyst, and operating an aromatization reactor comprising the catalyst to extend the Time on Stream of the reactor prior to reaching the RDT. A method of characterizing an aromatization catalyst comprising identifying a rapid deactivation threshold (RDT) of the catalyst. A method of extending the life of an aromatization catalyst comprising predicting a rapid deactivation threshold (RDT) for an aromatization reactor by employing the catalyst in a reactor system under an accelerated fouling condition to identify a test rapid deactivation threshold (t-RDT), predicting the RDT for the aromatization reactor based upon the t-RDT, and oxidizing the catalyst prior to the predicted RDT to extend the Time on Stream of the aromatization catalyst. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124841 | Process and Plant for Producing C2-C4 Olefins from Methanol and/or Dimethyl Ether - In producing C | 2009-05-14 |
20090124842 | FCC CATALYST FOR LIGHT OLEFIN PRODUCTION - An improved cracking catalyst is disclosed for the production of propylene from a hydrocarbon feedstock. The process uses a catalyst blend comprising a large pore catalyst and a medium or small pore catalyst, where the medium or small pore catalyst includes a metal deposited on the medium or small pore catalyst. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124843 | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE REMOVING METHOD, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE REMOVING MATERIAL USED THEREIN SUCH AS AIR FILTER, MASK, WIPE SHEET, AND THE LIKE, AND STORAGE METHOD THEREOF - A hazardous substance ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090124844 | METHOD OF DETOXIFICATION TREATMENT FOR FILTER WITH PERSISTENT SUBSTANCE ADHERING THERETO - A method for detoxifying a filter including the step of subjecting a filter with a hardly decomposable substance adhering thereto to chemical decomposition without desorbing the hardly decomposable substance from the filter. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124845 | Methods for asymmetrical irradiation of a body cavity - The disclosure describes devices and methods for asymmetrical irradiation at a body cavity or site, such as after removal of tissue, e.g. biopsy or cancer. One device includes a lumen which is off-set or off-settable from a longitudinal axis to increase the intensity of radiation received from a radiation source by a first tissue portion surrounding the body cavity and to reduce or minimize radiation received by a second tissue portion (e.g. healthy tissue) surrounding the body cavity. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124846 | ANCHOR SEED CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH BRACHYTHERAPY APPLICATOR - In an embodiment, a brachytherapy device includes a cartridge adapted for use with a brachytherapy applicator. A plurality of anchor seeds are stacked parallel to one another within the cartridge. Each anchor seed includes a radioactive seed that is at least partially encapsulated by a polymeric material. Additionally, each anchor seed can include at least one protrusion on an outer surface of the encapsulating polymeric material to a reduce a tendency for the anchor seed to migrate and rotate within a patient's body after the anchor seed is implanted. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124847 | COMBINED ENDOCARDIAL AND EPICARDIAL MAGNETICALLY COUPLED ABLATION DEVICE - A device for automatically aligning bipolar electrodes on opposing sides of operative tissue is provided for performing minimally invasive RF ablation. The device includes complementary magnetic electrode assemblies, each having a permanent magnet mechanically coupled to and electrically insulated from an electrical conductor. When positioned on opposing sides of tissue such as an atrial wall, the complementary assemblies automatically align their respective electrical conductors through mutual magnetic attraction to complete an electrical circuit. Each electrical conductor may provide an alignable elongated transmitting element adjacent to a magnetic coupling surface to allow for ablation of linear segments of tissue. Each electrode assembly includes mechanical linkage for coupling to an intracorporeal positioning device and a wire receiving terminal for connection to an external generator. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124848 | Receptacles for Implanted Device Control Magnets, and Associated Systems and Methods - Receptacles for implanted device control magnets, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment includes a magnet receptacle that in turn has a first portion with a first magnetically conductive material and a second portion with a second magnetically conductive material. At least one of the first and second portions can be moveable relative to the other between a closed configuration and an open configuration, with the first and second portions forming a cavity when in the closed configuration, and with the first magnetically conductive material proximate to a first side of the cavity and the second magnetically conductive material proximate to a second side of the cavity facing toward the first side. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124849 | SPANNING CONNECTOR FOR IMPLANTABLE HEARING INSTRUMENT - Provided herein are various connectors that allow for translating the axial movement of an implantable hearing transducer | 2009-05-14 |
20090124850 | Portable player for facilitating customized sound therapy for tinnitus management - A portable player for facilitating implementation of customized sound therapy to a patient. The PSP is designed to producing sounds at fairly low listening levels, wherein in order for effective habituation to occur. The PSP generates frequencies covering the entire audible range (about 20-20,000 Hz) at low distortion. The PSP is operatively coupled to a sound matching station (SMS) via a suitable interface (e.g., a USB interface), is connected, wired or wirelessly, to audio output transducers (e.g., headphones) for both the patient and the CST operator during the matching session, then detached for patient's use during habituation therapy. The PSP records automatically the patient's usage, by building a record of the date and time when the PSP was turned on and off, and the sound volume used at that time. This information can be downloaded at the next visit onto the SMS and reviewed and analyzed for further treatments. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124852 | ENDOSCOPE DEVICE - Incision forceps that are used by being passed through a forceps channel of an endoscope, comprising: a flexible tube that is inserted in a body cavity via the forceps channel; a long guide member that is disposed at a position projected from the distal end of the flexible tube; a forceps piece that is provided at the distal end and is provided to be capable of reciprocal movement between a near position that approaches the peripheral surface of the guide member and is projected from the distal end along the peripheral surface, and a far position F that is separated in a direction that intersects the axial line direction of the flexible tube with respect to the peripheral surface; characterized by the guide member being arranged on the axial line of the flexible tube. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124853 | Capsule Blood Detection System and Method - A capsule for determining the blood content of living tissue in vivo in a patient to detect tumors. The capsule includes a light source and a light detector for directing light onto the tissue and for receiving interacted light therefrom. By analyzing the interacted lights a determination can be made of the blood content of that tissue. There are various ways of positioning the capsule so that it contacts the tissue in the desired orientation of the light source and light detector. There is also a system for determining the actual contact between the capsule and the tissue. A calibration system is also used that allows a self calibration that can be carried out easily and accurately just prior to the use of the capsule. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124854 | IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE AND IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM - Provided is an image capturing system comprising an image capturing device. The image capturing device includes a plurality of first light receiving elements that receive light in a first wavelength region and a plurality of second light receiving elements that receive light in a wavelength region having a penetration depth in relation to a subject that is less than the penetration depth of light in the first wavelength region. The number of second light receiving elements is greater than the number of first light receiving elements. The ratio of the number of second light receiving elements to the number of first light receiving elements may be set according to a ratio of the penetration depth of light in the first wavelength region to the penetration depth of light in a second wavelength region, which is the light in the wavelength region received by the second light receiving elements. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124855 | ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM - An endoscopic system of the present invention includes an endoscope having an input portion, a monitor which displays an image taken with the endoscope, and an observation apparatus which is detachably attached to the endoscope, and which, when connected to the endoscope, automatically displays on the monitor a setting view on which a setting can be made through the input portion. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124856 | Endoscope Insertion Portion - An endoscope insertion portion of the invention has a distal end portion, and includes first image pickup means for obtaining a normal light observation image; second image pickup means for obtaining a special light observation image; a first objective optical system for condensing first photographing light incident on the first image pickup means, the first objective optical system being located in the distal end portion; a second objective optical system for condensing second photographing light incident on the second image pickup means, the second objective optical system being located in the distal end portion; and a duct for spouting out liquid toward a diseased part in a body cavity, the duct having an aperture portion provided on the distal end portion, wherein the aperture portion of the duct is located at a position nearer to the second objective optical system than the first objective optical system, on the distal end portion. Thus is achieved an endoscope insertion portion that improves user operatability for spouting out liquid from an aperture portion of a forward water-feeding channel toward a desired diseased part. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124857 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RIGIDIZING FLEXIBLE MEDICAL IMPLEMENTS - A flexible steerable device comprising a plurality of interconnected segments configured to pivot relative to each other, each of the plurality of segments having a cavity disposed therein. The device also includes a flexible tube disposed within the cavities of the plurality of segments. The flexible tube includes at least one rigidizing chamber having fusible material disposed therein, wherein upon varying temperature of the fusible material, the fusible material shifts between a first state in which the flexible steerable device is flexible and a second state in which the flexible steerable device is rigidized. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124858 | INTRODUCER DEVICE WITH LOCKING ADAPTOR - Introducer Device comprises (a) Housing including (1) Housing Lumen sized and shaped to slidably receive a visualization device therein and (2) Slot sized to receive therein a projection extending from visualization device received in Lumen radially away from Lumen; (b) Sheath extending distally from handle and being sized and shaped for insertion through a natural body opening into a hollow body organ, Sheath including a fluid delivery lumen delivering heated fluid to the organ and a fluid return lumen withdrawing the fluid after it has been circulated through the organ; (c) Connector including Connector Lumen aligned with Lumen and sized and shaped to slidably receive therein visualization device; (d) Locking arrangement movably coupled to Housing, movement relative to the housing opening and closing Slot; and (e) Adjustment mechanism moving Connector relative to Housing to adjust distance between a proximal end of Connector Lumen and a distal end of Sheath. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124859 | METHODS OF USE OF AN EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR SOFT TISSUE ACCESS PATHWAY - Disclosed are surgical tools, tool sets and methods for percutaneously accessing and preparing treatment sites within the spine for subsequent treatment procedures. The treatment site may be an inter-vertebral motion segments in the lumbar and sacral regions of the spine. The tool set may comprise introducer tools and bone dilators for accessing and tapping into a targeted site, such as, for example, the anterior surface of the S1 vertebral body. The tool set may also comprise cutters and extractors for preparing the treatment site for subsequent treatment procedures. The tool set may additionally comprise a bone graft inserter, an exchange system, and/or a temporary distraction tool for further preparing the treatment site for subsequent treatment procedures. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124860 | Surgical access system and related methods - A surgical access system including a tissue distraction assembly and a tissue retraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative corridor to a surgical target site. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124861 | Push-button activated grasper for surgical retractor - A grasper for a surgical retractor is provided. The grasper has a grasper body, a push-button activator and a holder to releasably retain a connector head of, for example, a retractor blade. The holder is configured to move from a first position, located at least partially in the opening to provide for selectively retaining the connector head in the opening, to a second position wherein the connector head may be removed. The push-button activator is operably connected to the holder to move the holder from the first position to the second position. In one embodiment the holder is gear driven by the activator. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124862 | ENDORECTAL TROCAR - An endorectal trocar provided with body ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090124863 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECORDING PATIENT-STATUS - A method and system for recording patient status automatically is disclosed herein. The method of recording patient-status comprises: monitoring the gestures of a patient continuously using a video imager. From the monitored gestures a patient-status corresponding to at least one clinical factor is identified and the patient-status is automatically recorded in an electronic medical record (EMR). The method and system describes an exemplary embodiment of determining pain level of a patient in a clinical environment using facial expressions and sound. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124864 | Information and pneumatic architecture for a patient care and treatment device - There is provided a central control network for a patient care and treatment device comprising data and power networks with data and power ports, respectively. A power receiver is in electrical communication with the power network and receives power from a power source. A control unit is in electrical communication with the data and power networks and transmits operational instructions along the data network. The device additionally comprises at least one medical module including a medical device capable of performing discrete medical functionality. The module further includes data and power connectors connectable to the data and power ports, respectively. A data adapter is in electrical communication with the data connector and the medical device and translates communications between the data network and the medical device. A power adapter receives power from the power network via the power connector and converts the power according to the medical device power requirements. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124865 | System and methods for stress release and associated nitric oxide release for treatment of pain in specific parts of the body - This invention provides unique technology, systems and methods of treatment of stress induced afflictions in the musculoskeletal system, the vascular system or the nervous tissue. More specifically, the systems comprise diagnosis of a stress-induced consistent tightness on the right side of the cranial, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral spine, referred herein as “The Twist”, and utilize “Stress Relief Methods” to reduce The Twist to resolve any afflictions associated with it. The invention comprises a coordinated series of untwisting dynamic motions, spinal manipulation and/or motion palpations that result in release of nitric oxide and relief from pain. The systems and methods of the invention therefore provide the benefits of increased nitric oxide release to maintain homeostasis in pulmonary vasculature. The invention also provides methods of training others in the correct use of the Stress Relief Methods to prevent and treat afflictions associated with the Twist. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124866 | INTELLIGENT PERSONAL HEALTH PROFILE - A data processing system adapted to display a three dimensional representation of an individual patient's body, key functions, and current conditions, and to advise of options for improving wellness is disclosed. The system can be used, for example, to display a three dimensional image of a patient's body in a first state, to receive age and disease assumptions, and to display a three dimensional image corresponding to the received age and disease assumptions, thereby simulating the impact of lifestyle choices by representing the patient's body as it would appear at various ages having various diseases. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124867 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO ADMINISTER ANESTHETIC AND OR VOSACTIVE AGENTS ACCORDING TO NON-INVASIVELY MONITORED CARDIAC AND OR NEUROLOGICAL PARAMETERS - A method of and a device for non-invasively measuring the neurological depressed state and the hemodynamic state of a human patient and involving steps and units of non-invasively measuring EEG, cardiac cycle period, electrical-mechanical interval, mean arterial pressure, and ejection interval and converting the EEG into a neurological index as well as converting the measured electrical-mechanical interval, mean arterial pressure and ejection interval into the cardiac parameters such as Preload, Afterload and Contractility, which are the common cardiac parameters used by an anesthesiologist. A general anesthetic is administered based upon the converted neurological index. A vasoactive agent is independently administered based upon the converted cardiac parameters as necessary in order to restore cardiovascular homeostasis in the patient. The converted neurological and hemodynamic state of a patient are displayed on a screen as an index value and a three-dimensional vector with each of its three coordinates respectively representing Preload, Afterload and Contractility. Therefore, a medical practitioner looks at the screen and quickly obtains the important and necessary information. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124868 | Lightweight portable trauma treatment and patient monitoring device - There is provided a portable, lightweight, trauma treatment and patient monitoring device. The device comprises a base having a top surface and a pair of housings each having an inner surface. The housings are in pivotal communication with the base to enable selective articulation between a closed orientation and an open orientation. In the closed orientation, the inner surfaces of the housings are substantially parallel to the top surface of the base. In the open orientation, the pair of housings are in spaced opposed relation to each other and the inner surfaces are substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the base. The device also includes at least one bay located within at least one of the pair of housings. The bay is capable of receiving at least one medical monitoring/treatment device. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124869 | Medical Apparatus Capable of Recording Physiological Signals - The present invention related to a medical apparatus capable of recording physiological signals, which uses a EEG detecting circuit to detect the human brain and produce a EEG signal, a ECG detecting circuit to detect the human heart and produce a ECG signal, a microcontroller circuit to receive the EEG and ECG signals and produce a control signal, and a storage unit to receive the control signal and store the EEG and ECG signals. The EEG and ECG signals are correlated. Accordingly, physicians can analyze diseases conveniently. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124870 | PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR THE REAL-TIME DETECTION OF EPILEPTIC SEIZURES - A patient monitoring system for the real-time detection of epileptic seizures suffered by a user of the monitoring system. The system comprises control means for receiving measuring signals and, conditional upon the measuring signals, generating an alarm signal, at least one hart rate sensor for measuring the heart rate of the user and, subject to the measurement, generating a heart rate signal, and at least one muscular tension sensor for measuring the change and the intensity of the contraction of at least one muscle of the user and, subject to the measurement, generating a muscle contraction signal. The control means are designed for, subject to both the heart signal and the muscle contraction signal, generating an alarm signal when the user suffers an epileptic seizure. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124871 | Tracking system - A tracking system of the invention comprises a fixed part ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090124872 | IN-VIVO INFORMATION ACQUISITION APPARATUS AND IN-VIVO INFORMATION ACQUISITION APPARATUS SYSTEM - There is provided an in-vivo information acquisition apparatus capable of detecting high-accuracy in-vivo information substantially at the same time in a plurality of different examination sites in a body cavity and an in-vivo information acquisition apparatus system capable of introducing a plurality of in-vivo information acquisition apparatuses into a patient at the same time. The in-vivo information acquisition apparatus includes a specimen-collecting section for collecting a specimen at an examination site in a body cavity, a specimen-evaluating section for evaluating the specimen collected by the specimen-collecting section and outputting an evaluation result, a labeling section having identification information unique to the in-vivo information acquisition apparatus, a communication section for receiving a signal transmitted from the outside and for transmitting to the outside the evaluation result output by the specimen-evaluating section, and a power supply section for supplying electrical power. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124873 | BIOCOMPONENT CONCENTRATION MEASURING DEVICE - To provide a biocomponent concentration measuring device capable of determining which organ in an ear cavity is in condition for a measurement, the biocomponent concentration measuring device is provided with an infrared ray detector | 2009-05-14 |
20090124874 | Blood Content Detecting Capsule - A capsule employing components for detecting blood content or hemoglobin concentration within tissue forming a lumen in vivo advantageously permits screening or diagnosis of certain diseases. In one embodiment, the capsule includes a light source for intermittently illuminating a region of tissue and a light detector for receiving interacted light from the tissue and hemoglobin therein. Methods of validating data of interacted light signal are also disclosed. A power conservation method of detecting the blood content values at different rates is further disclosed. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124875 | Implantable Creatinine Sensor and Related Methods - Embodiments of the invention are related to implantable creatinine sensors and related methods, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable creatinine sensor including a sensing element. The sensing element can include a creatinine deiminase enzyme covalently bound to a substrate and a pH-indicating compound in ionic communication with the creatinine deiminase enzyme. The implantable creatinine sensor can also include an optical excitation assembly configured to illuminate the sensing element and an optical detection assembly configured to receive light from the sensing element. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124876 | NEEDLE INTEGRATED BIOSENSOR - There is a needle integrated biosensor, including: a biosensor including at least two electrodes, and a puncture needle to collect a body fluid by piercing a skin of a person to be tested, the biosensor and the puncture needle being integrated, wherein the puncture needle is able to be kept hygienic without the need of a protective cover or the like for the puncture needle. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124877 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REPLACING SIGNAL ARTIFACTS IN A GLUCOSE SENSOR DATA STREAM - Systems and methods for minimizing or eliminating transient non-glucose related signal noise due to non-glucose rate limiting phenomenon such as ischemia, pH changes, temperatures changes, and the like. The system monitors a data stream from a glucose sensor and detects signal artifacts that have higher amplitude than electronic or diffusion-related system noise. The system replaces some or the entire data stream continually or intermittently including signal estimation methods that particularly address transient signal artifacts. The system is also capable of detecting the severity of the signal artifacts and selectively applying one or more signal estimation algorithm factors responsive to the severity of the signal artifacts, which includes selectively applying distinct sets of parameters to a signal estimation algorithm or selectively applying distinct signal estimation algorithms. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124878 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REPLACING SIGNAL ARTIFACTS IN A GLUCOSE SENSOR DATA STREAM - Systems and methods for minimizing or eliminating transient non-glucose related signal noise due to non-glucose rate limiting phenomenon such as ischemia, pH changes, temperatures changes, and the like. The system monitors a data stream from a glucose sensor and detects signal artifacts that have higher amplitude than electronic or diffusion-related system noise. The system replaces some or the entire data stream continually or intermittently including signal estimation methods that particularly address transient signal artifacts. The system is also capable of detecting the severity of the signal artifacts and selectively applying one or more signal estimation algorithm factors responsive to the severity of the signal artifacts, which includes selectively applying distinct sets of parameters to a signal estimation algorithm or selectively applying distinct signal estimation algorithms. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124879 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124880 | REMOVABLE ENERGY SOURCE FOR SENSOR GUIDEWIRE - A transmitter unit with a detachable energy source is provided for a sensor guidewire. The transmitter unit is adapted to be connected to a proximal end of a sensor guidewire provided, at its distal end, with a sensor to measure a physiological parameter inside a patient. In some embodiments, the transmitter unit is adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with a communication unit, arranged in connection with an external device, in order to transfer measured physiological data to the external device. The detachable energy source can be a battery pack provided with connecting electrical connecting surfaces. Preferably, the connection is protected from penetrating fluids by a protective seal. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124881 | Electrode Structure - A protective electrode structure comprises a middle protective electrode which resides between an outer protective electrode and the skin electrodes during a measurement. The middle protective electrode and the outer protective electrode are insulated from each other. Additionally, the middle protective electrode may be coupled to a virtual ground of the user-specific performance monitor system. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124882 | OSSEO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An osseo classification and digital modality modeling system includes a computer with a digital memory adapted for storing patient densitometry information, an input and an output. An input subsystem includes a pair of source/receptor units mounted on a signal positioning subsystem, which is adapted for moving the source/receptor units through predetermined paths of movement, which can be circular or linear. The resulting tomographic data is synthesized to form any 3-D model or image, which is output for further analysis and classifying osseo structure and/or prosthetic osseointegration. An osseo classification and digital tomosynthesis method includes the steps of moving a pair of sensor/receptor units relative to a patient. The resulting signals output by the receptor are digitized and synthesized to form a 3-D image or model. Multiple depths of penetration and multiple widths can be captured from single acquisitions using digital tomosynthesis signal processing techniques. Osseo structure and/or prosthetic osseointegration is classified using the densitometry data. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124883 | AIRWAY BYPASS SITE SELECTION AND TREATMENT PLANNING - This invention relates to systems and methods for site selection and placement of extra-anatomic passages altering gaseous flow in a diseased lung. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124884 | CONTROL OF MAGNETIC FIELD HOMOGENEITY IN MOVABLE MRI SCANNING SYSTEM - A patient imaging system includes a patient support table and an MRI system including a cylindrical magnet. The magnet defines a cylindrical bore for receiving the patient on the table where the magnet is mounted for rotation about a vertical axis on a slew ring carried on rails allowing longitudinal movement. The magnet is arranged in a two or three room diagnostic configuration in which a holding bay houses the magnet and the diagnostic patients are organized in the three rooms each cooperating with the magnet bay. A control system is provided for inputting data defining different locations or conditions of the magnet relative to its environment and for each of the different conditions data is stored defining a respective set of shimming parameters so that the control system automatically inputs the shimming parameters and adjusts the shimming as the magnet is moved or a secondary imaging system is brought up to the magnet. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124885 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD - A apparatus includes a collection unit which collects a magnetic resonance signal, a unit which controls the collection unit in such a manner that pre-scan is executed in regard to pre-scan slices determined as some of main scan slices, a calculation unit which calculates correction amounts based on data concerning the pre-scan slices obtained by the pre-scan, an estimation unit which estimates a correction amount concerning each slice other the pre-scan slices in the main scan slices based on the correction amounts, and a unit which controls the collection unit in such a manner that each of the main scan slices is scanned while involving correction of each slice that is the pre-scan target with the correction amount thereof calculated by the calculation unit and while involving correction of each slice that is not the pre-scan target with the correction amount thereof estimated by the estimation unit. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124886 | Method For Developing Test For Neurosychiatric Disease - A method for generating classifiers for identifying neuropsychiatric disease includes acquiring functional neuroimaging data. The acquired functional neuroimaging data may be registered to an atlas of the brain. A discriminative mask is generated based on the registered functional neuroimaging data and the generated discriminative mask is applied to the registered functional neuroimaging data. One or more classifiers are generated for identifying neuropsychiatric disease based on the masked functional neuroimaging data. The accuracy of the generated classifiers may be verified. The generated classifiers may then be used to identify neuropsychiatric disease. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124887 | DEVICE FOR RADIATION THERAPY UNDER IMAGE MONITORING - A device for radiation therapy implemented with image monitoring has a magnetic resonance device and an exposure device. The magnetic resonance device has a magnet and primarily serves for image monitoring an examination object of a patient in an examination volume of the magnetic resonance device. The exposure is fashioned to be static and serves to expose the examination subject in the examination volume with therapeutic beams. The patient (and therefore the examination subject) are supported by a patient positioning device such that the examination subject can be moved relative to the magnetic resonance device and the exposure device around at least one rotation axis. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124888 | Wing Design for RF Coil for MRI Imaging - The present invention relates to a housing for a radiofrequency receive coil for magnetic resonance imaging. The housing is designed for a coil wherein the patient lies on top of the coil in the prone position. The housing includes a base portion, a body portion and at least two wing portions. The base and body portions are generally constructed from a rigid material, while the wing portions are constructed from a flexible material. The wing portions may be connected using a connection strap, that applies tension to the wing portions to flex the wing portions in closer vicinity to the patient's body for optimal imaging. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124889 | Vertical Field MRI Breast Coil - The present invention relates to a design of a radiofrequency (RF) receive coil (also commonly referred to as an imaging coil) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a vertical field MRI system of a patient's breast region. The design described herein generally includes a housing that includes two coil cups. The coil housing will generally encase the coil elements. In general, the breast coil of certain embodiments of the invention will include loop elements surrounding each side of each of the coil cups, a saddle element at the bottom of each cup, and an element that spans the width of the coil, wrapping at least partially up both sides of the coil. It is foreseen that further embodiments of the breast coil design may include additional elements. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124890 | Method and a System for Assisting Guidance of a Tool for Medical Use - A system for assisting guidance of a tool manipulated by a practitioner relative to a portion of the human body. The system includes elements for making a three-dimensional first image of a first scene including the human body portion and a first reference associated therewith, elements for making a three-dimensional second image of a second scene including the tool and a second reference associated therewith, the second image being made relative to the first reference, elements for making a third image constituted by superposing the first and second images so that the representations of the first reference contained respectively in the first and second images substantially coincide, and elements for projecting the third image into the field of view of the practitioner's eye while manipulating the tool. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124891 | IMAGE GUIDED SURGERY SYSTEM - An image guided surgery system is disclosed that includes a position detection system which measures the position of a surgical instrument and displays the surgical instrument in its corresponding position in a CT-image or an MRI-image. The position detection system is provided with an indicator system which shows a region for which the position detection system is sensitive. Preferably, the camera unit of the position detection system incorporates at least two cameras and two semiconductor lasers for emitting separate laser beams that intersect and generate a visible marker within the region, each of the semiconductor lasers being mounted on the camera unit such that each of the laser beams substantially track the optical axis of each camera. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124892 | Method for measuring cardiac perfusion in a patient and CT system for carrying out the method - A method and a CT system are disclosed for measuring the perfusion in vessels and/or muscles of the heart (cardiac perfusion) in a patient. In at least one embodiment of the method the patient receives a contrast agent bolus, the patient is scanned for a scan period of a plurality of cardiac cycles in a scan field of a CT system controlled by the cardiac rhythm, a plurality of CT image data is reconstructed from projection data of a particular cardiac phase from respectively one cardiac cycle, and the temporal profile of the absorption values at at least one location in the heart is determined and displayed on the basis of a plurality of CT image data at successive times. At least one embodiment of the invention is distinguished by the fact that during the examination, the patient is repeatedly and alternately moved in opposite directions along a system axis of the CT system such that his cardiac region passes through the scan field at a cardiac phase range and the cardiac region is completely scanned spirally. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124893 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO PERFORM STEREOTACTIC TREATMENT OF MOVING TARGETS - In accordance with an embodiment, an apparatus determines the location of landmarks inside a patient. The apparatus includes imaging units containing two-dimensional imaging arrays capable of emitting and receiving signals to obtain three-dimensional images. The imaging units are attached to the patient's body and their location is established with a tracking system and used to compute the position of landmarks from the images. The images are adjusted relative to the imaging units such that the landmarks remain inside the images during motion of landmarks or imaging unit. The apparatus also includes a control and computing device to process the image data and to adjust the imaging arrays accordingly. In accordance with one embodiment, sources of treatment are directed towards a target structure in the patient's body. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124894 | MARKERS FOR USE IN BRACHYTHERAPY AND OTHER RADIATION THERAPY THAT RESIST MIGRATION AND ROTATION - In an embodiment, an implantable marker, which is adapted to be implanted into patient tissue using a hollow needle, includes a marker body including a radiopaque material and a polymeric material that encapsulates at least a portion of the marker body. In an embodiment, an outer surface of the encapsulating material includes one or more protrusions to reduce a tendency of the marker to migrate and rotate within a patient's body after implantation. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124895 | IMAGING SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL NEEDLE PROCEDURES - A method for planning a needle path is provided. The method includes displaying a restricted region on a display, the restricted region being defined by spatial limitations of an imaging system and a location of a selected target point; and selecting a skin entry point outside the restricted region. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124896 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PLANNING AND/OR MONITORING AN INTERVENTIONAL HIGH-FREQUENCY THERMOABLATION - In a method as well as a device for planning and/or monitoring an interventional high-frequency thermoablation, 3D image data of a region ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090124897 | Light-Directed Method for Detecting and Aiding Further Evaluation of Abnormal Mucosal Tissue - In a light-directed method of identifying abnormal mucosal tissue, any suspect sites revealed by a light that selectively aids in visualizing abnormal tissue are marked with a dye facilitate further evaluation of the suspect tissue. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124898 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR QUANTIFYING THE BEHAVIOR OF AN ADMINISTERED CONTRAST AGENT - A method for quantifying contrast agent behavior of an administrated contrast agent within a region of interest, comprises: obtaining a time sequence of measurements, I(t), of contrast agent concentration starting before the contrast agent enters the region of interest and a time sequence of measurements, J(t), of the contrast agent concentration as the contrast agent perfuses the region of interest; deconvolving I(t) from J(t) to obtain an estimate of the tissue impulse response function for the region of interest, R′(t), where R′(t) is constrained to take into account at least one of physiologic and physical considerations and is chosen such that I(t) | 2009-05-14 |
20090124899 | Methods and devices for crossing chronic total occlusions - The present disclosure is directed to a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method may include providing an intravascular device having a distal portion and a longitudinal axis and inserting the intravascular device into the vascular lumen. The method may further include positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, rotating the intravascular device about the longitudinal axis, and advancing the intravascular device within the vascular wall. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124900 | Three-Dimensional Time-of-Flight Pet With Course Angular and Slice Rebinning - In a time-of-flight positron emission tomography (TOF-PET) imaging method, three-dimensional time-of-flight line-of-response (TOF-LOR) data are acquired. Each TOF-LOR corresponds to a line-of-response with time-of-flight spatial localization. The TOF-LOR data are slice-binned into a plurality of two-dimensional TOF-LOR data sets based on the time-of-flight spatial localization. At least some of the slice-binned TOF-LOR data correspond to lines of response that are oblique to the two-dimensional data sets. The TOF-LOR data are coarsely angularly rebinned to a plurality of coarse angular bins each having an angular span of at least about 10°. The coarsely angularly binned TOF-LOR data are reconstructed to produce the image slice. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124901 | Imaging Method and Device Using Shear Waves - The inventive imaging method consists in generating a mechanical wave having shearing and compressional components in a viscoelastic medium and in determining the movement parameter of said viscoelastic medium at different points during the propagation of said mechanical wave. Said method comprises a correction stage when the movement parameter is processed for eliminating errors caused by the compressional component of the mechanical wave. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124902 | Method for in vivo tissue classification - The invention relates to a method for the classification of tissue from the lumbar region, using an ultrasonic transducer array comprising a control device, at least one light source with a small spectral width in a wavelength range above 500 nm, at least one light detector, and a process computer for processing the measuring values of the light detector. According to the invention, the light detector detects only backscattered light from the tissue, the ultrasonic transducer array injects focussed ultrasounds into the tissue during the illumination thereof, and the process computer isolates the contribution of the ultrasound focus of the scattered light from the total light intensity measured by the light detector and calculates optical parameters therefrom for the tissue in the ultrasound focus. The process computer derives a characteristic variable from the calculated parameters, which is optimised in terms of a pre-determined optimality criterion, by controlling the control device in such a way that the position of the ultrasound focus is modified in the tissue according to said process computer, and the process computer compares the optical parameters in the optimum position of the ultrasound focus with a stored data table, thus being able to classify the tissue. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124903 | Ultrasound Diagnostic Apparatus and Method of Displaying Ultrasound Image - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus comprises an unit | 2009-05-14 |
20090124904 | Ultrasound System And Method For Forming BC-Mode Image - The present invention relates to an ultrasound system. The ultrasound system includes a control unit, a transmit/receive unit and an image processing unit. The control unit generates first and second control signals for a B-mode scan and a C-mode scan. The transmit/receive unit transmits ultrasound signals along a plurality of scan lines set in a target object and form receive signals based on the ultrasound echo signals. The receive signals include first and second receive signals formed in response to the first and second control signals, respectively. The ultrasound system further includes a storage unit for storing the first and second receive signals. The image processing unit forms a B-mode image and a C-mode image based on the first and second receive signals stored in the storage unit, and combines the B-mode image with the C-mode image to form a BC-mode image. The control unit divides the scan lines into a plurality of scan line groups and generates a third control signal for an alternate B-mode scan along scan lines of the respective scan line groups. The control unit repeatedly generates the second and third control signals. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124905 | Ultrasound System And Method For Forming BC-Mode Image - The present invention relates to an ultrasound system. A control generates a first control signal for a B-mode scan and a second control signal for a C-mode scan. A transmit/receive unit transmits ultrasound signals along a plurality of scan lines set in a target object and form receive signals based on the ultrasound echo signals reflected from the target object. The receive signals include first receive signals corresponding to the scan lines and second receive signals corresponding to a portion of scan lines within the color box. The image processing unit forms a B-mode image and a C-mode image based on the first and second receive signals, and combine the B-mode image with the C-mode image to form a BC-mode image. The control unit computes a time ratio of a first time required to form the B-mode image to a second time required to form the C-mode image, and generates a third control signal for a B-mode scan along scan lines, which are not within the color box, based on the time ratio to form third receive signals. The image processing unit forms a B-mode image based on the third receive signals and the second signals. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124906 | Three dimensional mapping display system for diagnostic ultrasound machines and method - An apparatus, system, and method where the ultrasound transducer position registration is automated, calculates the position of each pixel in the ultrasound image in reference to the predetermined anatomical reference points (AR) and can store the information on demand. The graphic interface associated with the ultrasound image allows for the instant display of selected targets position coordinates relative to anatomical reference points, in the ultrasound images. This system would significantly reduce the ultrasound examination time, by eliminating the time consuming manual labeling of images and speeding up the target finding at subsequent examinations, enhance correlation capability with other diagnostic imaging modalities like CT scans, MRI, mammograms, decrease human errors and fatigue, provide an easy, uniform, method of communicating the target position among healthcare providers. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124907 | Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System and Method for Detecting Lesions of the Liver - Significant liver growths such as HCC lesions are detected during a contrast agent ultrasound exam by their early reception of contrast and brightening following a bolus injection, as compared with surrounding normal tissue and benign growths. A pixel classifier looks for and identifies pixel or voxel regions where this early wash-in of contrast occurs and denotes these pixel or voxel locations in a parametric image. The pixel classifier analyzes pixel or voxel values from a sequence of images and identifies suspicious regions in an image by uniquely coding the points in a parametric liver image where early wash-in occurs. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124908 | Method And Apparatus For Detecting Ultrasound Contrast Agents In Arterioles - A method and apparatus for ultrasound imaging of microbubbles of a contrast agent in arterioles while all microbubbles of the contrast agent have been eliminated in the capillaries of a patient and tissue signal response to ultrasound imaging is suppressed. This method and apparatus permits ultrasound imaging for detecting coronary artery disease without the need for a stress test. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124909 | Medical system and method for visualizing regions being monitored in a medical system - The invention relates to a medical diagnostic or therapy system comprising a system controller and at least one moving apparatus component, comprising a contour detecting unit which is constructed for detecting the position of components of the diagnostic or therapy system, and at least one projector that is decoupled from the contour detecting unit and is constructed for visualizing the region being monitored in which the component of the diagnostic and/or therapy system scanned by the contour detecting unit is arranged. The invention also relates to a method for visualizing regions being monitored in a medical diagnostic or therapy system of this kind. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124910 | Method for processing of continuous pressure-related signals derivable from a human or animal body or body-cavity - This invention describes a method for processing pressure signals derivable from locations inside or outside a human or animal body or body cavity. Different aspects of the invention relate to a method for optimal differentiating between cardiac beat- and artifact-induced pressure waves, a method for obtaining new and improved information from said pressure signals, a method for obtaining signals predicting pressures inside a body or body cavity from pressure signals outside said body or body cavity. In particular, this invention describes a method for modifying individual continuous non-invasive pressure-related signals into signals highly predictable of the corresponding invasive pressure-related signals based on already established relationships that can be used for formula-based adjustments of individual signals solely obtained by a non-invasive approach. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124911 | Sphygmomanometer capable of adjusting a viewing angle of a display screen - A sphygmomanometer capable of adjusting a viewing angle of a display screen includes a housing, and the housing includes a lower casing and an upper casing. The lower casing includes a pivotal axle and a position limit mechanism. The upper casing has a containing space for containing a rotating body, and a display screen installed on a side of the rotating body, and a shaft protruded from another side of the rotating body which faces the lower casing. The shaft is sheathed onto the pivotal axle for the use of the sphygmomanometer. When the sphygmomanometer is worn onto a user's wrist or arm, the pivotal axle and the shaft are operated to turn the display screen on the rotating body to an appropriate position, so as to facilitate the user or medical professionals to view the reading of the measurement on the display screen. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124912 | Tourniquet Apparatus for Measuring Limb Occlusion Pressure - Improved tourniquet apparatus for measuring a patient's limb occlusion pressure includes an inflatable tourniquet cuff for encircling a limb at a location and to which a tourniquet instrument is releasably connectable. The instrument includes pressure sensing for producing a cuff pressure signal indicative of the level of pressure in the cuff, a pressure regulation mechanism communicating with the cuff and responsive to the cuff pressure signal for moving fluid into and out of the cuff, thereby regulating the pressure in the cuff, a blood flow transducer for producing a blood flow signal indicative of blood flow past the cuff, and limb occlusion pressure means responsive to the blood flow signal and the cuff pressure signal for increasing the cuff pressure level until blood flow indicated by the blood flow signal decreases to a level less than a minimum detection threshold, and then suspending fluid movement into and out of the cuff to produce a limb occlusion pressure value that is indicative of a pressure in the cuff when the fluid motion is suspended. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124913 | Blood Pressure Measuring Apparatus Enabling Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement - A blood pressure measuring apparatus includes a plurality of mechanisms compressing a cuff, and the mechanisms are separately controlled. Therefore, a stable measurement attitude is maintained irrespective of a circumference or a shape of an upper arm. Compression degrees are separately controlled, whereby a pressure can evenly be applied to the cuff to improve a compression force acting on an artery. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124914 | ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR PULSE DIAGNOSIS IN CHINESE MEDICINE - The present invention relates to an analysis system and method for pulse diagnosis in Chinese medicine, which analyzes quantitatively the variances of pulse condition, and in particular analyzes the “pulse POSITION”, “pulse PACE”, “pulse FORM” and “pulse DYNAMICS” elements in pulse condition with remarkable increase in the accuracy of pulse diagnosis. The analysis system for pulse diagnosis of the present invention comprises a pulse signal collecting device to collect and generate blood pressure and electrocardiogram signals; and a signal process unit to receive and analyze the blood pressure signal series and electrocardiogram signal series. The execution of the signal process unit includes: establishing the position parameters based on measurement of the blood pressure signals, the heart rate parameters based on calculation of the blood pressure or electrocardiogram signals, the wave form parameters based on analysis of the blood pressure signals, the spectrum analysis parameters based on heart rate variability (HRV) and arterial pressure variability (APV), and the quantitative indexes of the elements in pulse condition of Chinese medicine based on the parameters mentioned above. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124915 | SYSTEM FOR RELOCATING CATHETER-SUPPORTED ELECTRODES ON SEGMENTED MODEL - Guidance to an operator to more accurately position electrodes upon a segmented heart model (SGM). The SGM is included in a map panel on a display screen. A catheter advanced into a beating heart supports one or more electrodes. During a single beat of the heart, an image is obtained with darkened portions corresponding to locations of the electrodes. The image is presented in the same map panel as the SGM. The current location of the electrodes is confirmed relative to the SGM, either manually or through automated software algorithms. EP data is captured that represents electrophysiological signals of the beating heart at the current location for each of the electrodes. A signal processing algorithm is applied to the captured EP data in view of the confirmed current location of the electrodes to result in a calculation that is mapped at the confirmed location of the electrodes. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124916 | Acoustic physiological sensor - This document describes, among other things, a body having at least one acoustically detectable property that changes in response to a change in a physiological condition, such as ischemia. The body is positioned with respect to a desired tissue region. At least one acoustic transducer is used to acoustically detect a change in physical property. In one example, the body is pH sensitive and/or ion selective. A shape or dimension of the body changes in response to pH and/or ionic concentration changes resulting from a change in an ischemia state. An indication of the physiological condition is provided to a user. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124917 | ADVANCED PATIENT MANAGEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL DATA - Systems, devices and methods for using environmental data to manage health care are disclosed. One aspect is an advanced patient management system. In various embodiments, the system includes at least one implantable medical device (IMD) to acquire at least one IMD parameter indicative of patient wellness, means to acquire at least one environmental parameter from at least one external source, and means to correlate the at least one parameter indicative of patient wellness and the at least one environmental parameter to assist with patient health care decisions. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124918 | Apparatus For Spectroscopically Analyzing A Gas - The invention relates to an apparatus for spectroscopically analysing a gas, said apparatus having at least one radiation source ( | 2009-05-14 |
20090124919 | LOW POWER HARDWARE ALGORITHMS AND ARCHITECTURES FOR SPIKE SORTING AND DETECTION - A neuronal recording system featuring a large number of electrodes and a portable wireless front-end integrated circuit for signal processing for low-power spike detection and alignment. The system is configured as a Neuroprocessor and introduces hardware architectures for automatic spike detection and alignment algorithms. The Neuroprocessor can be placed next to the recording electrodes and provide for all stages of spike processing, stimulating neuronal tissues and wireless communications to a host computer. Some of the algorithms are based on principal component analysis(PCA). Others employ a novel Integral Transform. The algorithms execute autonomously, but require off-line training and setting of computational parameters. Pre-recorded neuronal signals evaluate the accuracy of the proposed algorithms and architectures: The recorded data are processed by a standard PCA spike sorting software algorithm, as well as by the several hardware algorithms, and the outcomes are compared. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124920 | BIOFEEDBACK DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHOD - Biofeedback devices, systems, and methods for training enhanced performance are provided. A subject's EEG activity can be measured and analyzed, and a feedback signal can provide ongoing, continuous information regarding the subject's success in maintaining the brain's activity within a predetermined, desired state of enhanced performance. There are specific EEG patterns that maintain states of enhanced performance. The differential reduction and enlargement of the amplitudes of the various frequencies at specific sites that produce states of enhanced performance are measured. For example, enhanced performance can be produced when theta activity (4-8 Hz) and low-alpha activity (8-10 Hz) are maintained below a low-activity threshold while maintaining gamma activity (38-42 Hz) above a performance threshold amplitude (e.g., 0.5 microvolts). Additionally, positive feedback can also be withheld unless the subject maintains high-alpha activity (11-13 Hz) above a staging threshold value. The threshold settings used can be varied to target greater degrees of proficiency. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124921 | Method for Monitoring Attentiveness and Productivity in a Subject - This invention provides an EEG-based method of determining whether a test subject is sufficiently alert to perform a predefined task. The non-invasive method permits continuous monitoring of the individual's EEG signal, producing a set of real time frequency bands that indicate their state of wakefulness. When the frequency bands begin to skew towards the lower end, indicating the onset of drowsiness and eventual sleep, the system optionally sounds an acute alarm tone to alert the individual back to attention. The method also provides remotely monitoring the alertness of an individual and can be used, for example, to monitor productivity. In addition, the technology monitors self-recognized errors through the utilization of the ERN waveform. The remote or in-person monitoring can be continuous for any period of time. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124922 | Method for Real Tima Attitude Assessment - This invention provides an EEG-based method of determining whether a test subject possesses a sufficiently positive attitude to perform a predefined task with a second subject who is known to the test subject. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124923 | System for seizure monitoring and detection - Systems and methods for the detection of pathological conditions in a brain analyze signal properties of the brain electrical activity recordings. The pathological conditions to be detected include the occurrence of a seizure event. The systems and methods calculate a seizure susceptibility index (SSI) for real time brain function monitoring and for a pre-screening process of seizure detection. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124924 | Method for diagnosing a disease - A method to determine presence of a disease condition in a medical patient by evaluating conductivity information. Point-attributes values obtained from highly accurate conductivity data-sets taken as a function of time, over a period of time, are compared to previously determined threshold values. Z-scores may be determined to combine a plurality of point-attribute values in formulation of a composite score for a patient. Sometimes, z-scores are weighted by overall accuracy of the point-attribute in predicting presence of the disease. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124925 | Vein Identification Technique - A technique for identifying a vein in a patient is disclosed. The technique involves the application of a thermochromic ink to a venous area on the skin of a patient (e.g., human or animal). The thermochromic ink comprises thermosensitive color-changing microcapsules that contain a proton-accepting chromogen and a desensitizer. The desensitizer possesses a melting point above which the chromogen is capable of becoming protonated, thereby resulting in a color change. Thereafter, the venous area is observed for the color change. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124926 | ENVIRONMENT CONTROL DEVICE, ENVIRONMENT CONTROL METHOD, ENVIRONMENT CONTROL PROGRAM, AND ENVIRONMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - Comfortable sensation of living bodies is estimated, considering individual differences in biological information on the living bodies staying or residing in a common space, and stimulation contents is properly controlled. A stimulation generator | 2009-05-14 |
20090124927 | Endoscopic system for lung biopsy and biopsy method of insufflating gas to collapse a lung - An endoscopic biopsy system comprising a means for drawing a sample to be sealed, separated, and/or collected towards an instrument, such as a structure that includes one or more of: an extendable wire, an extendable mast, an extruded tube with at least one opening and a vacuum therein, a pivot point, a hinge, and a mounting block. The system should have a means to transfer energy to a sample after a sample is grasped, such as a conducting wire or an anvil. The system should also have an airtight means to remove a separated sample from a biopsy site for analysis, such as a collection bag or an internal vacuum suction system. The endoscopic biopsy system can be used in a method of obtaining a biopsy from the thoracic cavity that includes a step of insufflating gas to induce pneumothorax and collapse a lung. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124928 | Apparatus for Circumferential Suction Step Multibiopsy of the Esophagus or Other Luminal Structure with Serial Collection, Storage and Processing of Biopsy Specimens within a Removable Distal Cassette for In Situ Analysis - A circumferential suction step multibiopsy apparatus for performing a medical procedure has an elongated flexible member with an aperture extending longitudinally therethrough and an actuator positioned within the aperture. The open tube shaft is connected to a side arm for suction or irrigation including radiopaque contrast and dye staining. There is a cassette removably connected to the actuator for cutting and serially collecting biopsy specimens, for in situ chemical, biological or genetic testing by immediate reaction with the biopsy specimens before metabolic changes, degradation or contamination can occur or for fixation, staining and other processing and analysis. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124929 | Feminine urine sample collection device with screw-on led and detachable support and handle - The invention provides an improved urine sample gathering device specifically for women. The device permits a woman to position the device with ease, control and comfort, ensures that the urine will sanitarily and effectively collect in the sample bottle and prevents any actual contact with the urine. The device is comprised of 4 separate, detachable and disposable parts that include the following: (1) a curved, oval basin, cup or apparatus shaped to fit comfortably and securely around the female genitalia that screws over a container or bottle and is detachable and disposable; (2) a container or bottle in which the urine will collect and can be stored; (3) an underlying lid which unscrews from the bottom of the container or bottle to secure the urine sample once it is collected; (4) an outer support apparatus or handle that is detachable and disposable with a curved hook-like end to permit handling or storage of the entire urine sample device. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124930 | PULSATING EXPRESSION CAP - A body fluid sampling device includes an expression member placed around an incision in the skin of a user, a compression member to contact and traverse the expression member, and a housing configured to contact the skin near the incision. The expression member is configured to repeatedly move from a relaxed position over the incision to a contracted position over the incision. The expression member is at least partially resilient in order to repeatedly squeeze and/or compress the skin around the incision. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124931 | LANCING UNIT AND LANCING APPARATUS - A lancing unit (U | 2009-05-14 |
20090124932 | Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue - A tissue penetrating system has a housing member. A plurality of penetrating members are positioned in the housing member. A tissue stabilizing member is coupled to the housing. A penetrating member sensor is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. The penetrating member sensor is configured to provide information relative to a depth of penetration of a penetrating member through a skin surface. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124933 | LANCET PROTECTIVE CAP - A unique technique for maintaining the sterility and integrity of a lancet tip. One or more lancet tips are sandwiched between a first web and a second web of material to protect the sterility of the lancet tips. The first and second webs are heat fused together to form a structure that covers and encapsulates the lancet tips to protect the integrity of the lancet tips. The structure is cut to form individual protective caps to detachably cover each of the lancet tips. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124934 | GUIDEWIRE TORQUE DEVICE - In accordance with the present invention there is provided a guidewire torquing device configured to be readily attachable and detachable from a guidewire. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124935 | Bicycle Seat Sizer And Positioning Device - A device for determining the distance between protruding anatomical features of a user includes a first portion having a volume of displaceable material and a second portion having at least one scale attached thereto. The displaceable material is configured to be displaced when subjected to a pressured loading to create depressions in the displaceable material. The second portion is movable relative to the first portion such that the scale can be aligned with the depressions to provide an indication of the distance therebetween. Preferably, the scale is coded for association of the distance with a desired bicycle seat size. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124936 | Multi-Section Limb and Ligament Evaluation Apparatus and Associated Methods For Using Same - A method and apparatus for reliably positioning a 3-segment limb, such as a leg or arm for imaging and medical analysis, which can accommodate for the patient's “natural alignment”. The apparatus positions the limb in such a way that the position of the proximal segment is controlled while an known external torque is applied at a known rate to the distal segment. The location of each of the limb's three segments is recorded using either external or internal measurement techniques, and the relative motions between the proximal and intermediate segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the proximal joint. Furthermore, the relative motions between the intermediate and distal segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the distal joint. By applying a known torque at a known rate, clinicians will be provided with valuable information related to joint range of motion, stability, laxity, and compliance. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124937 | VISUALIZATION OF VALUES OF A PHYSICAL PROPERTY DETECTED IN AN ORGANISM OVER TIME - A system for visually indicating, in real time or post hoc, values of a physical property detected over a period of time along a dimension of an organism to a user on a temporal plot and a profile plot, either individually or concurrently. The detected values may be visually indicated on the temporal plot using any of a variety of techniques, including, but not limited to, a contour technique, a line trace technique or a mesh plot technique. Further, the detected values may be visually indicated on the profile plot using any of a variety of techniques, including, but not limited to a contour technique, a line trace technique or a histogram technique. To provide a finer spatial resolution, values may be interpolated for locations between the locations at which values were detected, and these values may be displayed on the temporal plot and the profile plot. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124938 | Gait Analysis System - A gait analysis system for training or rehabilitation has an endless belt with pressure sensors underneath the belt to sense a person walking on the belt and an analyzing unit for analyzing the gait of the person. The system further includes an image display system with stored data for displaying images to a person using the apparatus training and/or therapy purposes. | 2009-05-14 |
20090124940 | MASSAGE MACHINE - A massage machine comprises a drive shaft rotatably driven in forward and reverse directions; a pair of inclined shafts mounted on both ends of the drive shaft so as to have an arbitrary inclination relative to an axial direction of the drive shaft; a pair of left and right massage ball units including massage balls and rotatably connected to outer peripheral surfaces of the pair of inclined shafts, respectively; and switching means for switching an axial rotation position of one inclined shaft of the pair of inclined shafts. The massage ball units each comprise a swing arm having one end rotatably connected to the outer peripheral surface of the inclined shaft; and a support arm connected to the other end of the swing arm and having mounted thereon multiple massage balls at a vertical distance from each other. Thus, according to the massage machine, the distance from the drive shaft to the massage balls is large because of the presence of the swing arms, while the moving range of the massage balls is large because the upper and lower massage balls mounted on each support arm move in the same direction, so that a person to be treated can have great massage feeling. | 2009-05-14 |