25th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 63 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120157859 | DEVICE TO ASSIST IN THE PRACTICE OF A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SESSION, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH SUCH A DEVICE - The invention relates to a device to assist in the practice of a physical activity session by an person. The device has an electronic means for determining the real-time physical effort to be provided by said person during said session, implementing a control law having, as an output, a parameter that corresponds to the physical effort to be provided (EPF) and, as an input, data collected while the force is being applied, essentially comprising: the measurement of the heart rate (FC) of said person; the measurement of the respiratory rate (FR) of said person; and one or more indices (EVA) of strenuousness of the effort as perceived by said person, to be specified by said person during the effort, and in which said control law depends essentially on respective programmed thresholds which should not be exceeded, essentially comprising: the maximum heart rate (FC | 2012-06-21 |
20120157860 | PULSE MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD - According to an embodiment, a pulse measuring device includes a pulse detecting unit, an amplitude calculating unit, an interval calculating unit, an extracting unit, and a determining unit. The pulse detecting unit is configured to detect a pulse of a subject. The amplitude calculating unit is configured to calculate an amplitude of the pulse. The interval calculating unit is configured to calculate an interval of the pulse. The extracting unit is configured to extract a fluctuation variation component which varies in operative association with breathing of the subject from the interval. The determining unit is configured to determine that an apnea event occurs when the amplitude or the interval is reduced at a first time and the fluctuation variation component is reduced at a second time which is immediately before the first time. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157861 | DEVICES AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND MONITORING A CARDIAC STATUS OF A PATIENT BY USING PLVDT OR PLVST PARAMETERS - The present invention relates to an improved medical device and method for accurately and reliably determining a cardiac status of a patient. An implantable medical device, IMD, comprises a sensor arrangement adapted to sense signals related to mechanical activity of the heart and an activity level sensor arrangement adapted to sense an activity level of the patient. Further, the IMD calculates a percentage of left ventricular diastolic time (PLVDT) for a cardiac cycle corresponding to a relation between a diastolic time interval and a cardiac cycle time interval using the determined systolic and diastolic time intervals or a percentage of left ventricular systolic time (PLVST) for a cardiac cycle corresponding to a relation between a systolic interval time interval and a cardiac cycle time interval. A cardiac status is determined based on the calculated PLVDT (or PLVST) and on an activity level of the patient. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157862 | PRESSURE TRANSDUCER FOR MEDICAL USE AND CONTACT HOLDER - The invention relates to a pressure transducer for measuring blood pressure for medical use, which can be connected by pressure to the vascular system of a patient, said transducer comprising a pressure measuring element for measuring the prevailing pressure in the fluid chamber, and also mechanical holding means for detachably mounting the pressure transducer onto the contact holder. The invention also relates to a contact holder for holding and for electrically contacting a pressure transducer for medical use. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157863 | CIRCULATORY FUNCTION MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A circulatory function measurement device that accurately measures a subject's circulatory function. A pulse wave accumulated value calculation unit calculates a pulse wave accumulated value by accumulating the amplitude values of pulse waves in chorological order as the compressing pressure changes. A blood vessel hardness measurement unit measures blood vessel hardness based on the relationship between the calculated pulse wave accumulated value and the compressing pressure. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157864 | CARDIAC DECOMPENSATION DETECTION USING MULTIPLE SENSORS - Physiological data, such as thoracic impedance data, can be obtained over a first time window to establish a baseline, or can be used to form one or more data clusters. Additional physiological data, such as thoracic impedance test data acquired over a later time window, can be obtained and compared to the baseline or data clusters to determine an indication of worsening heart failure. In an example, a quantitative attribute of one or more data clusters can be monitored and used to provide an indication of worsening heart failure. A posture discrimination metric can be obtained, such as using the physiological data obtained over the first time window. The additional physiological data, such as can be obtained over a second time window, can be compared to the posture discrimination metric to provide a patient posture status. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157865 | ADAPTIVE ECG WANDERING CORRECTION - A received signal is filtered by filtering a group of estimated components of the received signal from the received signal such that the noise and/or distortion in the received signal is minimized. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157866 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS BASED ON ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENTS - A system and method for determining physiological parameters based on electrical impedance measurements is provided. One method includes obtaining electrical measurement signals acquired from a plurality of transducers coupled to a surface of an object and constructing a system matrix to define one or more relationships between the impedance measurement signals. The method also includes decomposing the system matrix to separate the electrical measurement signals. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157867 | Interference Mitigation Circuitry for Biometric Measurements - An apparatus includes a first signal line configured to couple signals from a first skin electrode to a first input of a differential amplifier comprised as a front-stage in a signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the first skin electrode; a second signal line configured to couple signals from a second skin electrode, different from the first skin electrode, to a second input of the differential amplifier of the signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the second skin electrode; and an impedance circuitry coupled between the first signal line and the second signal line in order to tune input impedance of the differential amplifier. Impedance of the impedance circuitry is higher on a first frequency band covering a frequency band of the measured biometric signals than on a second frequency band not covering the frequency band of the measured biometric signals. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157868 | Interference Mitigation in Biometric Measurements - A disclosed apparatus includes a first signal line configured to couple signals from a first electrode to a signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the first electrode; a second signal line configured to couple signals from a second electrode, which is different from the first electrode, to the signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the second electrode; and a coupling circuitry configured to selectively couple the first signal line and the second signal line to a common electrical potential so as to equalize electrical potential difference between the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157869 | LIE DETECTION BASED ON HEART RATE VARIABILITY - The present disclosure provides computer readable storage media useful in lie detection based on heart rate variability (HRV) analysis and HRV analysis using strange entropy. The computer readable storage medium may have a computer program encoded thereon, the computer program, when executed by a computer, instructs the computer to execute a method of lie detection that includes receiving an input associated with HRV and performing a nonlinear HRV analysis based on the input associated with HRV to obtain a lie detection result, the nonlinear HRV analysis. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157870 | NOISE REDUCTION OF BREATHING SIGNALS - The invention relates to a system for and a method of processing breathing signals. A noise reduction operation is performed on a spectral breathing signal ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120157871 | INTERACTIVE BLOOD-ALCOHOL CONTENT TESTER - A blood-alcohol content (BAC) tester for use at a facility serving alcohol. The BAC tester includes a breath-sampling unit having an air-chamber unit defining a closed position and an open position. The air-chamber unit has a first air-chamber block and a second air-chamber block, the first air-chamber block and the second air-chamber block defining an air chamber for receiving air exhaled from a user. The breath-sampling unit also includes a drive unit coupled to the second air-chamber block and an alcohol sensor. The BAC tester also includes a sensor circuit communicatively coupled to the drive unit and the alcohol sensor. The sensor circuit is configured to cause the drive unit to move the second-air chamber block relative to the first air-chamber block so as to cause the air-chamber unit to be in the closed or the open position. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157872 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING LUNG COMPLIANCE IN A SELF-VENTILATING SUBJECT - The lung compliance of a subject that is at least partially self-ventilating is determined. The quantification of lung compliance may be an estimation, a measurement, and/or an approximate measurement. The quantification of lung compliance may be enhanced over conventional techniques and/or systems for quantifying lung compliance of self-ventilating subjects in the lung compliance may be quantified relatively accurately without an effort belt or other external sensing device that directly measures diaphragmatic muscle pressure, and without requiring the subject to manually control diaphragmatic muscle pressure. Quantification of lung compliance may be a useful tool in evaluating the health of the subject, including detection of fluid retention associated with developing acute congestive heart failure. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157873 | WAKE-UP DEVICE FOR NAPPING TIME - A wake-up device, used for awaking a user in a nap or a short-term sleep, includes an electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor, a processing module and a wake-up module. The EEG sensor is disposed on the user's head for sensing an EEG signal from the user. The processing module is coupled with the EEG sensor, and receives and processes the EEG signal. If the user is determined in the sleep stage | 2012-06-21 |
20120157874 | POSTURE DETECTION USING THORACIC IMPEDANCE - Physiological data, such as thoracic impedance data, can be obtained over a first time window to establish a baseline, or can be used to form one or more data clusters. Additional physiological data, such as thoracic impedance test data acquired over a later time window, can be obtained and compared to the baseline or data clusters to determine an indication of worsening heart failure. In an example, a quantitative attribute of one or more data clusters can be monitored and used to provide an indication of worsening heart failure. A posture discrimination metric can be obtained, such as using the physiological data obtained over the first time window. The additional physiological data, such as can be obtained over a second time window, can be compared to the posture discrimination metric to provide a patient posture status. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157875 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS AND OF SCREENING FOR ELECTRICAL MARKERS FOR HIDDEN (OCCULT) MALADIES AND MODULATION OF ENDOGENOUS BIOELECTRICAL NEURONAL SIGNALS IN PATIENTS - A method for diagnosing non-visible (occult) maladies in a human patient, the method comprising: (a) deploying at least two electrodes spaced apart on the skin of the patient; (b) detecting and recording a bioelectrical signal in and around said electrodes, the bioelectrical signal being a stochastic signal; (c) transforming the stochastic signal into a voltage versus frequency spectra using a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm; (d) comparing a graph of a resultant FFT level of the patient to at least one graph of a baseline FFT level; and (e) determining a presents of a non-visible (occult) malady based on said comparison. Methods for monitoring a treatment regimen for non-visible (occult) maladies and for modulating the amplitude of endogenous bioelectrical stochastic signals in a human patient are also disclosed. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157876 | HEARING TEST METHOD AND APPARATUS - A hearing test method and apparatus are provided for improving a measuring accuracy and a test speed in finding the auditory threshold that is the audibility limit of discriminating a sound. In the method, after outputting a test sound relevant to a selected test frequency and a selected test sound pressure, the apparatus determines whether a user hears the test sound, then the test sound pressure zone is divided into an auditory threshold presence region and an auditory threshold absence region according to the result of determination. Thereafter, the test sound pressure zone is redefined using the auditory threshold presence region and this process of hearing test is repeated using the redefined test sound pressure zone to finally determine an auditory threshold for the selected test frequency. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157877 | STEADY STATE MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS APPROACH TO PROFILING AUDITORY EVOKED POTENTIALS FROM SHORT-LATENCY TO LONG LATENCY - The present invention relates to methods and systems for profiling evoked potentials in brain electrical activity which apply steady state response concepts to analysis of longer latency responses reflective of activity of brain regions beyond the brainstem, up to an including the cortex. The use of repeated stimuli within a single analysis window produces a quasi steady-state response and permits a high-resolution spectral analysis. Response amplitudes were measured at repetition rates from 80 to below 1 Hz, using trains of repeated tone-burst stimuli. An amplitude measure introduced and defined as the harmonic sum was incorporated into the spectral power of the response carried by both the fundamental frequency, and the harmonics thereof. Additionally, time ensemble averaging can be employed to improve signal to noise ratio. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157878 | ANATOMICALLY DESIGNED AND COLLAPSIBLE INTRAVAGINAL DEVICE FOR SELF-SAMPLING AND CONTAINMENT OF CERVICAL EPITHELIAL CELLS - A device is described that allows women to collect and preserve cervical cell samples to be later tested in a clinical analysis laboratory. It includes a cylindrical body, housing a shaft that axially pushes and retracts a cell collector. The penetration necessary for the insertion device is self-induced by the woman, and therefore has morphological characteristics that are adaptable to the anatomical shape of the vagina. The shaft slides inside the device to position the cell collector on the surface of the cervix. Once the sample is taken, the shaft is retracted, and the cell collector collapses as a consequence of the sliding inside the device, and positioning itself inside the handle, which may contain a liquid medium for cellular containment. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157879 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TAKING AND COLLECTING TISSUE CORES FOR TREATMENT - A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described, as well as alternative systems for tissue preservation and transport. The cutting device includes an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A temperature control sleeve may be disposed around the tissue collector to control the temperature of the tissue samples. A preservation system may be supplied that is configured to deliver fluids to tissue samples in the tissue collector. A fluid supply sleeve may be disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157880 | CORING TISSUE BIOPSY NEEDLE AND METHOD OF USE - Biopsy devices and methods are provided for collecting a sufficiently-sized tissue sample from a region at a known distance by boring into the sample region using simultaneous axial and rotational movement and providing a reduced risk of: over-passing or under-passing the sample sought, injury and trauma to the surrounding tissue area, having to stick the patient more than once, sample contamination, and the user's exposure to sharps. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157881 | PUNCTURE NEEDLE CARTRIDGE AND LANCET FOR BLOOD COLLECTION - A lancet is pressed against a puncture needle cartridge while fitting a puncture needle loading inlet of the lancet to the axis of a puncture needle on the puncture needle cartridge. In order to facilitate the operation, one of plural puncture needles, arranged in parallel, is tilted up from its initial position at a predetermined angle, and the puncture needle is guided into a puncture needle holding rod of the lancet. Simultaneously, the puncture needle is pressed up to a position where the rear end part of the needle pushes the bottom surface of a puncture needle loading chamber of the puncture needle holding rod, whereby the puncture needle is loaded. When discarding a used puncture needle, the puncture needle is inserted into a lancet guide member of the puncture needle cartridge, whereby the puncture needle is reliably captured to be discarded. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157882 | SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING GAIT DYNAMICS - Systems and method for monitoring gait dynamics are disclosed. The performance of an orthotic or prosthetic device or other device associated with a limb may be measured based on the resistance of a bending sensor. Data from the sensors is gathered or processed, particularly for purposes of alignment, safety, failure, usage, selection, and artificial proprioception. Information relating to the device may be outputted visually or auditorily to an individual. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157883 | CALIBRATION AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention include a calibration and measurement system designed primarily for use in the rapid evaluation and characterization of open or visible wounds in patients. The invention in a preferred embodiment comprises a set of colored concentric rings, typically constructed of paper or synthetic paper. The practitioner removes only as many rings, from the center outward, until the entire wound is visible within the open aperture at the center of the remaining rings. The area dimensions of the wound are then read out from the size of the inner remaining ring. Photography optionally records the wound appearance and size. A related system is developed for linear dimensioning of wounds. This embodiment is also designed to standardize the color scheme for accurate photography wound description. The color scheme is also applicable to a linear device to accurately describe wound size. Embodiments of the invention are also useful in forensic and accident investigations. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157884 | MEDICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A measurement system for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a capacitor, a signal generator, a digital counter, counter register, a digital clock, a digital timer, and a data register. The sensor of the measurement system is the capacitor. The measurement system generates a repeating signal having a measurement cycle that corresponds to the capacitance of the capacitor. The capacitor comprises more than one capacitor mechanically in series. Electrically, the capacitor comprises more than one capacitor in parallel. In one embodiment, the capacitor includes a dielectric layer comprising polyimide. A force, pressure, or load is applied to the capacitor that elastically compresses the device. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157885 | MUSCULAR-SKELETAL FORCE, PRESSURE, AND LOAD MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A measurement system for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a capacitor, a signal generator, a digital counter, counter register, a digital clock, a digital timer, and a data register. The sensor of the measurement system is the capacitor. The measurement system generates a repeating signal having a measurement cycle that corresponds to the capacitance of the capacitor. The capacitor comprises more than one capacitor mechanically in series. Electrically, the capacitor comprises more than one capacitor in parallel. In one embodiment, the capacitor includes a dielectric layer comprising polyimide. A force, pressure, or load is applied to the capacitor that elastically compresses the device. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157886 | Mechanomyography Signal Input Device, Human-Machine Operating System and Identification Method Thereof - A mechanomyography (MMG) signal input device, a human-machine operating system and an identification method thereof are provided. The system includes a mechanomyography (MMG) signal input device, a signal processing unit, a motion database and a calculating unit. The MMG signal input device is mounted on a measuring portion of a testing body, wherein the measuring portion has a plurality of muscle groups. The signal processing unit is used for receiving the MMG signals of the muscle groups, and performing integration and pre-processing on the MMG signals to obtain a processed signal. The motion database is used for storing a motion mode. The calculating unit is used for performing signal intensity computation, data segmentation, feature vector calculation, and testing body's motion recognition, and outputting a corresponding control signal according to the result of recognition. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157887 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALIGNING A PROSTHESIS DURING SURGERY - Presented are methods and systems for determining, monitoring, and displaying the relative positioning of two rigid bodies during surgery. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for positioning a prosthesis relative to a bone during a surgery as well as to systems and methods for verifying resulting relative positioning of adjacent bones. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157888 | Device for generating an ultrasonic field and method of lypolysis - The invention relates to a device for generating an ultrasonic field having frequencies between 0.9 MHz and 4 MHz in an object, preferably in water or in human tissue, the device comprising a piezo element ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120157889 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device includes a treatment module configured to apply a medical treatment and one or more storage devices storing a device identifier that identifies the medical device. The medical device also includes one or more processing devices configured to control the treatment module to apply a medical treatment, collect compliance information that reflects a patient's compliance with a treatment regimen, access the device identifier from the one or more storage devices, and send the collected compliance information with the accessed device identifier to a server system. The server system is configured to receive the compliance information and the device identifier, determine a patient identifier based on the device identifier, store the compliance information in association with the determined patient identifier, and provide access to the compliance information in response to an inquiry. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157890 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING TISSUE ABLATION USING TEMPERATURE SENSORS - Body tissue ablation is carried out by inserting a probe into a body of a living subject, urging the probe into contact with a tissue in the body, generating energy at a power output level, and transmitting the generated energy into the tissue via the probe. While transmitting the generated energy the ablation is further carried out by determining a measured temperature of the tissue and a measured power level of the transmitted energy, and controlling the power output level responsively to a function of the measured temperature and the measured power level. Related apparatus for carrying out the ablation is also described. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157891 | THERMAL AND PRESSURE WAVE TREATMENT - A method including directing pressure waves at a tissue, and heating the tissue with thermal energy pulses, the thermal energy pulses synchronized to arrive at the tissue simultaneously with the pressure waves within a time tolerance range, and wherein heat of each thermal energy pulse is significantly dissipated in an environment that includes the tissue before a subsequent thermal energy pulse arrives at the tissue. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157892 | Apparatus and Method for Clearance Calibration of Shock Wave Electrodes - An apparatus for generating shock waves, especially for medical application, creates a spark discharge between two electrodes in a liquid medium. At least one of the electrodes is moveable between a first limit position that corresponds to the smallest possible distance between the two electrodes, and a second limit position that corresponds to the largest possible distance between the electrodes. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157894 | WALKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A walking assistance device includes a seating member configured to provide seating for a user to sit astride, and leg links connected to the seating member. The seating member includes: a supporting member configured to support the user sitting on the seating member from below the seating member; a movable member configured to contact an inguinal region of the user supported by the supporting member and to be movably supported by the supporting member; and at least one elastic member provided between the movable member and the supporting member and configured to be deformable in accordance with a force applied from the inguinal region of the user to the movable member. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157896 | MASSAGE DEVICE - A massage device ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120157897 | MASSAGE MACHINE - A massage device ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120157898 | MASSAGER - Provided is a massager which enables armrests to be used effectively even with a backrest in a reclined state. The massager includes: a backrest having a massaging mechanism for massaging the back of a user; a frame which supports the backrest in such a manner that the backrest can be reclined backwards; a pair of armrests which extend forward respectively from left and right side positions of the backrest; and a linking mechanism which changes an attitude of the pair of armrests in conjunction with a reclining operation of the backrest, in such a manner that a rear part of each armrest falls lower than the front part of each armrest, when the backrest is reclined backward. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157899 | MASSAGER - A massager in which a backrest and side walls holding massage members have a unified form, is provided. The massager has: a backrest including, in an integrated fashion, a backrest section in which a massage mechanism for massaging a user's back is provided, and a pair of projecting sections which project to the left and right-hand sides from at least the upper part of the backrest section; side walls which respectively project forwards from front surfaces of the pair of projecting sections; and air bags which are provided respectively on inner side faces of the pair of side walls and used for massaging the sides of the user leaning against the backrest section. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157900 | PRE-EMPTIVE FLUID SHIFTS TO TREAT OSA - A method of treating obstructive sleep apnea comprising reducing an effective amount of extracellular fluid of a patient suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157901 | SUPPORT AND CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE FOR PERSONS - A support and containment structure for persons comprises at least one support member which extends mainly along a longitudinal axis, and at least one containment element. The at least one containment element is assembled transversely on the at least one support member and is able to contain the trunk of the person. The at least one support member consists of a plurality of modular elements adjacent to each other, selectively adjustable in height and able to be clamped in a stable position by means of relative clamping means. The modular elements assume, in their entirety during use, a position substantially adapted to the trunk of the person in correspondence with his spine. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157902 | KNEE BRACE - Provided is a brace including upper and lower frame members and upper and lower cuff members. An upper adjuster is coupled to the upper frame member and upper cuff member and is configured to enable selective adjustment of the distance between the upper frame member and the upper cuff member. An upper connector is coupled to the upper frame member and the upper cuff member and is configured to enable selective engagement between the upper frame member and the upper cuff member. A lower adjuster is coupled to the lower frame member and the lower cuff member and is configured to enable selective adjustment of the distance between the lower frame member and the lower cuff member. A lower connector is coupled to the lower frame member and the lower cuff member and is configured to enable selective engagement between the lower frame member and the lower cuff member. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157903 | DROP FOOT DEVICE - A method for compensating functional disabilities of the foot of a wearer including the steps of placing a shoe on a wearer; attaching a first attachment member about a lower leg of the wearer such that the first attachment member has a first connecting member flexibly extending from the first attachment member and directed toward the foot; attaching a second attachment member in engagement with a shoe placed over the wearer's foot such that the second attachment has a second attachment member flexibly extending therefrom and directed toward the lower leg of the wearer. The first and second connecting members are coupled such that the flexible connecting member extends at an acute angle from the lower leg of the wearer at a point above the joint of a leg and foot to a point forward of the leg at the instep of the foot. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157904 | TEXTILE FABRIC - The invention relates to a textile fabric made of a fleece comprising a super absorbing activation, to a method for producing the textile fabric, to a covering surrounding the textile fabric, to a cooling system using the covering and to a covering designed as a cooling item. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157905 | METHODS FOR TREATING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING BY TANGENTIAL FLOW FILTRATION OF BLOOD - The present application relates to a system and method for treating carbon monoxide poisoning. The system and method comprises passing the blood of a subject in need of such treatment through a filter unit comprising a gas permeable membrane to remove carbon monoxide from the blood by filtration against an extraction fluid enriched with oxygen and/or by exposure to one or more agents suitable for removing carbon monoxide or converting carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide, which is more readily exchangeable with oxygen compared to carbon monoxide. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157906 | VITRECTOMY PROBE WITH ADJUSTABLE CUTTER PORT SIZE - Vitrectomy probes and system related thereto are disclosed herein. The disclosure describes various example vitrectomy probes having an adjustable cutting port size. Various example features are described for adjusting the size of the cutting port. Further, the disclosure provides examples for adjusting the size of the cutter port while the vitrectomy probe is in operation. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157907 | VITRECTOMY PROBE WITH ADJUSTABLE CUTTER PORT SIZE - Vitrectomy probes and system related thereto are disclosed herein. The disclosure describes various example vitrectomy probes having an adjustable cutting port size. Various example features are described for adjusting the size of the cutting port. Further, the disclosure provides examples for adjusting the size of the cutter port while the vitrectomy probe is in operation. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157908 | VITRECTOMY PROBE WITH ADJUSTABLE CUTTER PORT SIZE - Vitrectomy probes and system related thereto are disclosed herein. The disclosure describes various example vitrectomy probes having an adjustable cutting port size. Various example features are described for adjusting the size of the cutting port. Further, the disclosure provides examples for adjusting the size of the cutter port while the vitrectomy probe is in operation. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157909 | VITRECTOMY PROBE WITH ADJUSTABLE CUTTER PORT SIZE - Vitrectomy probes and system related thereto are disclosed herein. The disclosure describes various example vitrectomy probes having an adjustable cutting port size. Various example features are described for adjusting the size of the cutting port. Further, the disclosure provides examples for adjusting the size of the cutter port while the vitrectomy probe is in operation. Some implementations disclosed herein include a piezoelectric element operable to adjust a position of a stroke limiter to define a size of the cutter port. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157910 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATHING SYSTEM - The present invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bathing system which controls amounts and pressure of gas and liquid for causing a gas mist to be absorbed into the skin and mucous membrane of the living organism. This system comprises a gas supply means | 2012-06-21 |
20120157911 | Gas-Enhanced Surgical Instrument with Mechanism for Cylinder Puncture - A surgical instrument for providing an ionized gas to a surgical site includes a receptacle for at least one cylinder of pressurized surgical gas and a frame having a port near the distal end for emitting the surgical gas. A passageway extending between the receptacle and the port delivers the surgical gas to the port. A puncture assembly for rupturing a seal on at least one cylinder to release the surgical gas into the passageway includes at least one bank for storing mechanical energy which may include at least one spring. An actuator is operable to actuate the at least one bank release the mechanical energy. At least one puncture pin is operatively coupled to the at least one bank such that energy released by the at least one bank is effective to move the at least one puncture pin relative to at least one cylinder to rupture the seal. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157912 | Systems and Methods For Small Bore Aspiration - An assembly for a phacoemulsification surgical system includes an aspiration system arranged to aspirate fluid from a surgical site. The aspiration system includes an aspiration path within the phacoemulsification hand piece and includes a flexible small bore aspiration tubing in fluid communication with the aspiration path. The small bore aspiration tubing has a nominal inner diameter smaller than about 0.050 inch to reduce levels of occlusion surge within the surgical system. A high-output, peristaltic pump communicates with the small bore aspiration tubing and is operable to create a flow through the small bore aspiration tubing. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157913 | CATHETER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATHEROLYSIS - An atherolysis catheter comprises a catheter body and one or more isolation balloons. A distal section of the body comprises infusion and aspiration ports in fluid communication with infusion and aspiration lumens for delivering and collecting fluids. A pump delivers infusate through the infusion lumen, and a valve in the infusion port controls release of the infusate into a target location in the vasculature. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157914 | Devices, Assemblies and Methods for Controlling Fluid Flow - A valve is provided for controlling flow along a fluid line that includes an outer shell and an inner housing slidably disposed therein that includes connector threads surrounding a boss on one end and a passage through the boss. A backing member is coupled to the outer shell and has a sealing pin extending into the passage. A connector may be threaded into the one end of the inner housing, thereby slidably engaging the connector threads, causing the inner housing to move helically from a closed position wherein the sealing pin engages an outlet opening at the distal end of the boss to seal the outlet opening and an open position wherein the inner housing is directed away from the sealing pin to open a fluid path through the valve, around the pin, and through the outlet opening. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157915 | Deflectable catheter constructed to inhibit component migration - A catheter includes a shaft having at least one lumen. The lumen comprises a longitudinally-extending trough defined by a longitudinally-extending recess, within which a component is disposed, and a longitudinally extending open edge. The lumen further comprises a longitudinally-extending channel defined by a longitudinally-extending cavity and by the open edge of the trough. A planarity wire is disposed within the cavity and is configured to close the open edge of the trough to within a pre-defined tolerance that is less than the size of the component to retain the component in the recess. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157916 | METHOD FOR ACCESSING THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE WITH A BALLOON-TIPPED TRANSSEPTAL SHEATH - A method for accessing the left atrial appendage with a balloon-tipped transseptal sheath is disclosed. A transseptal sheath is delivered to the left atrium through the intraatrial septum from the right atrium. The balloon tip may be inflated to prevent the transseptal sheath from falling proximally into the right atrium. The inflated balloon tip permits safe probing and exploration of the left atrial appendage and facilitates safe maintenance of the position of the transseptal sheath within the left atrial appendage while delivering an implantable device to the left atrial appendage. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157917 | HIGH PRESSURE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING PELVIC DISORDER USING LARGE MOLECULE THERAPEUTICS - The invention relates generally to methods and systems for the treatment of pelvic tissues using a high pressure injection device to deliver a therapeutic composition that includes a large molecule therapeutic agent, such as a nucleic acid or a polypeptide, to a target tissue in the pelvic area. Methods of the invention can improve delivery of the therapeutic agent into the tissue, which can be beneficial for the treatment of a pelvic tissue disorder, such as bladder and prostate tumors. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157918 | Large-Volume Bolus Patient Controlled Drug Administration Device - A patient controlled liquid drug administration device is provided that enables either or both of a continuous flow of a liquid drug, as well as successive, large-volume boluses thereof, to be self-administered to and by a patient while avoiding bolus refill during bolus delivery or after bolus delivery but before an intake stroke of the pump occurs. The device includes an elongated housing having an axial cavity extending through it with a reciprocating pump mounted at a bottom end thereof. The pump defines a closed internal reservoir and includes a first wall, or seat, that is fixed in the cavity, and a second, flexible wall that is axially movable in the cavity in relation to the fixed wall between reservoir-full and reservoir-empty positions. The pump includes an inlet port that is connectable to a source of a pressurized liquid drug by an inlet conduit, and an outlet port subcutaneously connectable to the patient by an outlet conduit, both conduits extending out the bottom end of the housing. An outlet clamp is mounted in the cavity to move between a closed position constricting the outlet conduit of the pump, thereby preventing the flow of the liquid drug through the outlet conduit, and an open position. An inlet clamp is mounted in the cavity to move between a closed position constricting the inlet conduit and thereby preventing the flow of liquid through it, and an open position disengaged from the inlet conduit, thereby allowing the flow of liquid through it. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157919 | TUBULAR PUMPING ELEMENT - A tubular pumping element for pumping a liquid is disclosed. The tubular pumping element includes an outer shell that has a bore with an inlet and an outlet at opposite ends of the bore. There is a flow path for the liquid from the inlet through the bore to the outlet. A support element is located within the bore of the outer shell. An elastic sleeve is located over the support element and has a plurality of expandable portions. The support element includes a plurality of fluid passages each coupled to a respective port on the surface of the support element under one of the plurality of expandable portions of the elastic sleeve. Introduction of a driving fluid into one of the fluid passages causes the expandable portion of the elastic sleeve that is proximate to the respective port to expand. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157920 | Distributed processor configuration for use in infusion pumps - The present invention provides an infusion pump control system comprises a plurality of computing components positioned on discrete hardware modules to complete an infusion task. Those discrete processors, which are internally redundant and communicate through a common medium that provides for redundancy of the communication ability to react to internal failures in a known manner, implement capabilities specific to infusion pump functions, to complete an infusion task. Also, this invention provides automatically switchable redundant power supplies and a new mechanism for firmware provisioning using multi-dropped JTAG for a plurality of computing components. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157921 | Catheter For Reduced Reflux in Targeted Tissue Delivery of a Therapeutic Agent - A therapeutic agent delivery system that includes a catheter having a proximal end and an opposite distal end. The catheter has a body with a lumen defined therein. The body of the catheter includes a non-bulbous region having a substantially uniform outer diameter and a bulbous region made from an elastically deformable material. While in a first state the bulbous region has a maximum outer diameter greater than the substantially uniform outer diameter of the non-bulbous region; and while in a second state the maximum outer diameter of the bulbous region is reduced relative to that while in the first state. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157922 | INSERTER MECHANISMS - An inserter for inserting a needle of a drug delivery device through the skin of a user, the inserter having an inserter housing ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120157923 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE WITH PENDENT VALVE - A surgical access device, such as a trocar, includes a pendent valve having an elongate structure extending from a proximal end to a septum valve disposed at a distal end. In operation, the elongate structure follows the angle of the instrument to pre-position the septum valve into the path of the instrument where it is not significantly challenged during instrument insertion or manipulation. The pendant valve can be made to float at both the proximal end and the distal end of the elongate structure, to further reduce the vulnerability of 100 the septum valve. Since the valve is less vulnerable to instrument insertion, it can be formed to minimize friction and maximize the functional range of the access device. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157924 | IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR ACCESS - A transcutaneous implantable access port for removal and/or return of fluids of a patient comprises a fixation unit adapted to be fixed to a bone of the patient; a valve unit comprising a sealing membrane at its distal end and one or more chambers; an internal conduit fluidly connectable to vascular structure of the patient and releasably connectable to the valve unit to establish fluidic communication between the internal conduit and said one or more chambers; and an extracorporeal connecting member having an end portion. The extracorporeal connecting member is connectable to the distal end of the valve unit, opening and closing a fluidic passage between the connecting member and said one or several chambers when the connecting member is respectively connected to the access port and withdrawn therefrom. The access port can be used for high volume removal and/or return of blood or other fluids from the patient. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157925 | ANCHOR INSTRUMENTATION AND METHODS - Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor sleeve that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) though a working channel of the anchor sleeve. The anchor sleeve may include a first actuator that controls the extension of one or more subcutaneous tines into the subcutaneous region under the skin. The anchor sleeve can also include a second actuator that can cause the anchor sleeve to lock onto an outer portion of the catheter (or other medical instrument) arrange in the working channel. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157926 | ANCHOR INSTRUMENTATION AND METHODS - Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system includes an anchor sleeve and a catheter (or other medical instrument) to advance though a working channel of the anchor sleeve. The anchor sleeve may have a subcutaneous cuff device arranged along an outer surface. In such circumstances, the embedded cuff device can inhibit the migration of infection from outside the skin and into the blood stream. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157927 | Anchoring a Medical Instrument - Some embodiments of a medical anchor device include an elongate body coupled with deployable subcutaneous anchors to secure a catheter instrument (or other medical instrument) in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the elongate body may be in the form of catheter hub body, and the subcutaneous anchors can be deployed from the hub body by adjustment of a movable actuator. A locking member can interact with the actuator so as to retain the actuator in the deployed orientation during the medical procedure. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157928 | LUER LOCK ADAPTOR - The invention relates to an adaptor for connecting a connector to a drug delivery device comprising at least a container for a product, said container comprising a distal tip and an axial passageway defined through said distal tip, said adaptor having a longitudinal axis A and being intended to be mounted on said distal tip, said adaptor including a first part and a second part, said first part being provided with unreleasable attaching means able to fix said first part to said distal tip, said second part being provided with connecting means able to connect said second part to said connector, said adaptor further including securing means able to anchor said first part to said second part. The invention also relates to a drug delivery device comprising one adaptor as described above and to a method for mounting such adaptor. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157929 | INNER HOUSING FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A dose setting mechanism for a drug delivery device is disclosed. The mechanism comprises an outer housing and an inner housing having an external groove. The inner housing guides a driver to dispense a set dose. A dial sleeve is disposed between the outer and inner housing and is rotatably engaged with the inner housing. When a dose is set, the dial sleeve is rotated and translates away from both the outer housing and the inner housing. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157930 | BIASING MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The invention refers to a method and an element for biasing a cartridge in a drug delivery device. The element for biasing the cartridge in a cartridge housing of a drug delivery device and an according system comprising the element and the drug delivery device are provided which is a self retained element comprising a first member having a shape that allows passage of a spindle of the drug delivery device. The self retained element biases the cartridge against an inner surface of the cartridge housing. This cartridge could be a removable cartridge. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157931 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a drug delivery device, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number or pre-set doses can be administered. In particular, the present disclosure relates to such drug delivery devices, where a user may activate the dose injection process and wherein the user is still able to control the dose injection process even after a dose injection process has been activated. The process of injecting a dose is supported by some kind of energy storing means as well as by a force to be exerted by a user. Moreover, the disclosure characterizes by a reduced amount of mechanical components. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157932 | INJECTION DEVICE - An injection device for injection of set doses of medicine from a cartridge has a nut that is screwed up along a threaded piston rod during a dose setting operation. The nut is screwed along the piston rod by rotating a dose setting member. A rotational coupling mechanism includes an axially displaceable coupling member which is rotated as a function of axial displacement. During dose setting, the nut is allowed to rotate relative to the coupling member. During injection, the coupling member is rotationally locked to the nut. This provides a dose setting and injection mechanism wherein the nut member is both rotated during dose setting and during injection. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157933 | Anti-Drawback Medical Valve - A gland member within a medical valve is configured to have a substantially consistent or enlarging internal volume as the valve transitions from a closed mode to an open mode. The valve has a housing forming an interior containing a flow path, and a stationary post member within the interior. The post member has a lumen that is a part of the flow path. The lumen has an opening to the interior of the housing. The valve further includes a gland member circumscribing the post member to produce a variable volume region formed at least in part between the gland member itself and the post member. The variable volume region is a part of the flow path, while the gland member occludes the post lumen opening when in the closed mode. The variable volume region has an open volume that is no less than its closed volume. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157934 | Infusion Sleeve with Multiple Material Layers - A phacoemulsification system is disclosed. The system includes a phacoemulsification handpiece and selectively detachable infusion sleeve. The infusion sleeve may include a single body portion defined by a first open end and a second open end and having a hollow interior portion therein. The body portion may include multiple layers with at least one inner layer and at least one outer layer, such that the layers are constructed of separate and distinct materials. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157935 | Force-Transmitting Element for Use in Medical Catheters - The present invention relates to a force-transmitting element for a medical catheter. The element may, for example, be used in catheter introducers or stent delivery systems. An embodiment of the present invention may comprise a tube and a tubular sleeve, wherein the tube has formed through the wall thickness a plurality of axially-distributed slits formed so that the extent of each slit in the circumferential direction exceeds half of the circumference of the tube such that, when the tube is longitudinally flexed into a curve, the slits on the outside of the curve become relatively more opened and, when the element is subject to no external endwise compressive forces, the tube is retained by the tubular sleeve in a state of endwise compression such that the slits are relatively more closed than if the sleeve were absent. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157936 | DELIVERY NEEDLE APPARATUS WITH SLEEVE - A delivery needle apparatus in which a sleeve is fitted over an exterior surface of a delivery needle and methods of manufacturing the same. An elongate medical device may be delivered through the interior of the delivery needle and out of an opening in the distal end of the delivery needle (i.e., the delivery opening). The sleeve may cover a proximal portion of the delivery opening and may align an elongate medical device during insertion and/or withdrawal through the delivery opening. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157937 | TRANSDERMAL THERAPEUTIC SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH IMPROVED LONG-TERM CARRYING COMFORT - The invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) comprising a backing, a reservoir layer containing at least one pharmaceutical active ingredient, and an adhesive. Said transdermal therapeutic systems are characterised in that they are able to continuously adhere to the surface of the skin over a long period of time. During said long period of time, a) there is at least one time interval during which the TTS adhering to the surface of the skin is intensively exposed to water, and b) the active ingredient is transdermally released. The invention also relates to a method for the continuous transdermal release of at least one pharmaceutical active ingredient over a long period of time. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157938 | PUNCTAL PLUG WITH DRUG CORE RETENTION FEATURES - Disclosed are lacrimal inserts and their method of use for delivery of of medication to the eye. The plug includes a body portion sized to pass through a lacrimal punctum and be positioned within a lacrimal canaliculus of the eyelid. The plug may contain a core, or reservoir, at least partially within the body portion comprising a therapeutic agent that is configured to controlled release into the eye and is configured to release medication via a designated port, valve, or orifice in the insert housing and inhibits diffusion of medication via the housing itself The core may include retention features to ensure that it remains securely located within the lacrimal insert over its usable life. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157939 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING LILIUM SIBERIA EXTRACTS AND USES THEREOF - Provided are compositions comprising an extract of | 2012-06-21 |
20120157940 | Ampoule Protector And Method Of Construction Thereof - A fluid delivery device includes a compressible sleeve configured to hold a fluid-holding container such as an ampoule or capsule. The sleeve is compressible so as to be able to shatter the container under user-applied force to release the contents of the container for application to a desired location. The sleeve is constructed from at least two independent and separate walls. The independence of the walls improves the resistance of the sleeve to accidental puncturing by the frangible container while not significantly impacting the force required to shatter the container. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157941 | Occluder to Prevent Fluid Flow Through Pump with Vacuum at Output - An occluder to prevent fluid flow through a pump with a vacuum at the output is provided. Embodiments may be used in combination with negative pressure wound therapy systems, in which the occluder is coupled to a fluid source, a wound insert, and a negative pressure source, and the occluder is configured to permit fluid delivery to the wound insert under positive pressure. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157942 | REDUCED PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEM - A wound treatment apparatus is provided for treating tissue damage, which comprises a fluid impermeable wound cover sealed over a site for purposes of applying a reduced pressure to the site. The apparatus also can include a cover with protrusions on its surface for purposes of monitoring pressure at the site. One or more sensors can be positioned under the cover to provide feedback to a suction pump controller. The apparatus can have a miniature and portable vacuum source connected to the wound cover. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157943 | Aspiration Path Resistive Element - According to one exemplary aspect, this disclosure is directed to an aspiration system for a phacoemulsification surgical system. The system includes a pump and a flexible tubing configured to convey aspiration fluid from a hand piece to the pump. The flexible tubing includes a non-compliant, resistive element associated with the hand piece and disposed between the surgical site and the flexible tubing. The resistive element comprises a fluid pathway having substantially consistent nominal inner diameter and being configured to convey the aspiration fluid to the flexible tubing, the resistive element being formed in a compact orientation that provides a nonlinear fluid pathway length that is significantly greater than the axial length of the resistive element. The resistive element is structurally configured to provide occlusion surge resistance due to pressure changes resulting from occlusions in the aspiration path at the hand piece needle. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157944 | METHOD OF INSTALLING A CANNULA ASSEMBLY WITHIN A COAXIALLY-DRIVEN TISSUE ASPIRATION INSTRUMENT - A method of installing a cannula assembly within a coaxially-driven tissue aspiration instrument, including (i) a hand-supportable housing having a front portion with a front opening, and a rear portion with a rear opening aligned along a longitudinal axis, and having an interior volume, and a cylindrical guide tube mounted within the interior volume, and a cannula drive mechanism disposed adjacent the guide tube. The hollow cannula base portion is inserted through the front opening and within the guide tube, so that fluid seals provided on the hollow cannula base portion engage with the inner surface of the guide tube. Then a cannula is inserted through the front opening and the cannula is connected to the hollow cannula base portion. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157945 | Foam Dressing with Integral Porous Film - Wound dressings and wound inserts comprising a porous film layer and at least a channel, wound inserts of forming wound inserts comprising a porous film layer and at least a channel, and wound-treatment wound inserts. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157946 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING CYCLODEXTRIN COMPLEX - An absorbent article comprises a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet, and a cyclodextrin complex that is disposed in a layer of the absorbent article that is closer to the body-facing surface of the absorbent article than the absorbent core. The cyclodextrin complex comprises cyclodextrin and at least three components complexed with the cyclodextrin. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157947 | Attachment Means For A Conductor-Less Detection System For An Absorbent Article - A wetness sensing system for use with an absorbent article having an inner surface and an outer surface includes a reusable signaling device adapted to sense wetness without the use of conductors within the absorbent article, and a holding fixture adapted to be attached to the inner surface or the outer surface of the absorbent article by a consumer, wherein the signaling device is configured to be coupled to the holding fixture such that the signaling device is positioned adjacent the inner surface or the outer surface of the absorbent article. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157948 | Absorbent Article With Indicator - A disposable absorbent article and a method for providing a disposable absorbent article having a urine insult volume indicator and a longitudinal centerline having a urine insult volume indicator and a longitudinal centerline includes a liquid permeable inner surface for facing a wearer; an outer cover having an outer surface for facing away from the wearer; an absorbent body disposed therebetween; and a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region extending longitudinally between and interconnecting the front and back waist regions. The article also includes a two-dimensional pattern having a plurality of segments, a longitudinal extent, and a transverse extent, the pattern disposed between the absorbent core and the outer surface, wherein the pattern is in fluid contact with the absorbent core, and wherein a segment changes appearance when wetted and is visible from the outer surface when wetted. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157949 | Absorbent Article With Highlighted Active Barriers - An absorbent article for preventing leakage of a liquid insult includes an outer cover, a liner, and an absorbent assembly disposed therebetween, the liner having a body-facing surface; an active barrier disposed between the liner and the outer cover, wherein the active barrier is in fluid communication with the absorbent assembly, and wherein the active barrier is adapted to change dimensions when wetted; and a barrier highlight disposed to overlie the active barrier, wherein the barrier highlight is in fluid communication with the absorbent assembly or the active barrier, and wherein the barrier highlight is configured to change appearance when wetted. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157950 | Absorbent Article Having Improved Bonding - An absorbent article is provided. The absorbent article includes a liquid pervious film topsheet having a body facing surface and a garment facing surface; a backsheet having a body facing surface and a garment facing surface; an absorbent core having a body facing surface and a garment facing surface, the absorbent core being provided between the topsheet and the backsheet; and a bonding layer having a body facing surface and a garment facing surface. The body facing surface of the bonding layer has a fibrous matrix comprising cellulosic fibers and thermoplastic fibers, and the garment facing surface of the topsheet is directly bonded to the body facing surface of the bonding layer at discrete adhesive-free bond points. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157951 | LINER FOR A BRA - The liner has a first sheet of fluid pervious non-woven material having a first edge and a second edge. A second sheet of fluid pervious non-woven material having a first edge and a second edge is positioned in adjacent relationship to the first sheet. The first edge of the second sheet is joined to the first edge of the first sheet and the second edge of the second sheet is joined to the second edge of the first sheet. A breathable compartment is formed between the first and second sheets. A layer of super absorbent gel material and cotton fluff is positioned in the compartment. The absorbent gel material is disposed in the compartment to absorb fluids while the liner is breathable and comfortable for the user. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157952 | ARTICLE WITH HEAT-ACTIVATABLE EXPANDABLE STRUCTURES - An absorbent article has a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, a first major surface which forms a body-facing surface of the absorbent article, and a second major surface disposed distally from the first major surface which forms a garment-facing surface of the absorbent article. The article includes an absorbent core positioned between the first major surface and the second major surface. The article also includes at least one heat-activatable expandable structure. The at least one heat-activatable expandable structure is disposed on or below the first major surface. Application of heat to the heat-activatable expandable structure causes the heat-activatable expandable barrier structure to form distinctive designs, barriers and/or channels. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157953 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT PANT WITH EFFICIENT BELTED DESIGN - A disposable absorbent pant having single-section side stretch panels is disclosed. The pant may have features including seams of overlapping configuration or sandwiched configuration, or a belt configuration. A seam of overlapping configuration may be formed by bonds with features that provide for tensile strength in a lateral direction, while providing enhanced tearability for convenient removal, and may include additional features including indicia of a tearing location, a tear-inducing notch, and structure to grasp for tearing. A seam of sandwiched configuration may provide a finished outward appearance. A belt configuration provides counterbalancing of lateral tension forces and reduces demand for structural robustness in backsheet materials, seams and bonds. Sandwiched and belt configurations allow for extended lateral width of side panels and increased stretch, without extending overall hoop circumference at risk of unduly loose fit. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157954 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT PANT WITH EFFICIENT BELTED DESIGN AND ADJUSTABLE SIZE MANUFACTURABILITY - A disposable absorbent pant having single-section side stretch panels is disclosed. The pant may have features including seams of overlapping configuration or sandwiched configuration, or a belt configuration. A seam of overlapping configuration may be formed by bonds with features that provide for tensile strength in a lateral direction, while providing enhanced tearability for convenient removal, and may include additional features including indicia of a tearing location, a tear-inducing notch, and structure to grasp for tearing. A seam of sandwiched configuration may provide a finished outward appearance. A belt configuration provides counterbalancing of lateral tension forces and reduces demand for structural robustness in backsheet materials, seams and bonds. Sandwiched and belt configurations allow for extended lateral width of side panels and increased stretch, without extending overall hoop circumference at risk of unduly loose fit. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157955 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT PANT WITH EFFICIENT DESIGN AND CONVENIENT SINGLE SECTION SIDE STRETCH PANELS - A disposable absorbent pant having single-section side stretch panels is disclosed. The pant may have features including seams of overlapping configuration or sandwiched configuration, or a belt configuration. A seam of overlapping configuration may be formed by bonds with features that provide for tensile strength in a lateral direction, while providing enhanced tearability for convenient removal, and may include additional features including indicia of a tearing location, a tear-inducing notch, and structure to grasp for tearing. A seam of sandwiched configuration may provide a finished outward appearance. A belt configuration provides counterbalancing of lateral tension forces and reduces demand for structural robustness in backsheet materials, seams and bonds. Sandwiched and belt configurations allow for extended lateral width of side panels and increased stretch, without extending overall hoop circumference at risk of unduly loose fit. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157956 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH OVERLAPPING ABSORBENT ASSEMBLY SECURED TO FRONT AND BACK PANELS - A disposable absorbent article has front and back panels, each having an elastic film layer and each having first and second zones. The first zone of each panel is extensible and retractable and the second zone of each panel is non-extensible and non-retractable. Each of the front and back panels has first and second side edges. An absorbent assembly is secured to the front and back panels. The absorbent assembly has a first end secured to the second zone of the front panel and a second end secured to the second zone of the back panel. A pair of seams join the front and back panels together at the first and second side edges to form a disposable absorbent article having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157957 | ATTACHMENT AREAS FOR WEARABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES - A wearable absorbent article comprises an outer cover and an absorbent core assembly. At least a portion of the outer cover is joined to the absorbent core assembly over at least a first attachment area and a second attachment area. The overall lateral width of the second attachment area is less than the overall lateral width of the first attachment area. At least a portion of the second attachment area is disposed in a hip region of the article. The first attachment area is disposed longitudinally outboard from the second attachment area. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157958 | LEG AND FLAP ELASTIC COMPOSITE FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of manufacturing a leg and flap elastics composite for use in an absorbent article includes joining a leg elastic member to a web moving in a machine direction. A flap elastic member is joined to the web and spaced from the leg elastic member. The web is fed to a chopper assembly wherein portions of the leg and flap elastic members are rendered less elastic at spaced-apart intervals to define deadened portions of the leg and flap elastic members. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157959 | Wearable Absorbent Articles With Differing Ear Shapes - Embodiments of the present disclosure include an array of front-fastenable disposable wearable absorbent articles with differing ear shapes. Each different ear shape corresponds to a body shape and activity level for a particular wearer. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a first article, sized for a wearer of a first size, has a first side ear with a first side ear upper edge with concave portions, and a second article, sized for a wearer of a second size that is greater than the first size, has a second side ear with a second side ear upper edge with convex portions. | 2012-06-21 |
20120157960 | LOCKING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 2012-06-21 |