25th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 67 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110152582 | Multihydric Compound Dehydration Systems, Catalyst Compositions, and Methods - The present disclosure relates to facilities, systems, methods and/or catalysts for use in chemical production. In particular, the disclosure provides innovations relating to dehydration of multihydric compounds such as glycerol to form acrolein. Some of these innovations include continuous reaction systems as well as system parameters that allow for long term production. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152583 | Purification Of Biologically-Produced 1,3-Propanediol - A process for purifying 1,3-propanediol from the fermentation broth of a cultured | 2011-06-23 |
20110152584 | Method and Apparatus for Dewatering a Mixture of Ethanol and Water - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for dewatering mixture of ethanol and water. The method comprises steps for feeding mixture of ethanol and water ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110152585 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE - The present invention provides a process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene including the step of dehydrofluorinating 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane, wherein 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane are supplied together with 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane to a reactor containing a catalyst to simultaneously perform dehydrofluorination reaction and isomerization reaction. According to the process of the present invention, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) can be efficiently produced by effectively using the by-products of the dehydrofluorination reaction. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152586 | PROCESS FOR THE HYDROGENATION OF PENTAFLUOROPROPENE - A method of providing a blend of tetra- and/or pentafluoroalkanes comprising hydrogenating a pentafluoropropene. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152587 | ELECTROLUMINESCENT COMPOUNDS WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to novel organic electroluminescent compounds and an organic light-emitting diode comprising the same. The organic electroluminescent compounds according to the present invention exhibit high luminous efficiency and excellent life property as a material, so that an OLED device having very good operation life can be prepared therefrom. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152588 | PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBON FROM HIGH FREE FATTY ACID CONTAINING FEEDSTOCKS - There is provided a process for converting high free fatty acid containing feedstock such as acidulated soapstock into hydrocarbon compound especially fuel range hydrocarbons using amidation as a pretreatment step followed by hydroprocessing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152589 | Adsorbing Polynuclear Aromatics From a Reforming Process Using Adsorbents Containing Iron - An exemplary embodiment can be a process for removing one or more polynuclear aromatics from at least one reformate stream from a reforming zone. The PNAs may be removed using an adsorption zone. The adsorption zone can include first and second vessels each vessel containing an activated carbon adsorbent. Generally, the process includes passing the at least a portion of an effluent of the reforming zone through the first vessel containing a first activated carbon adsorbent wherein the first activated carbon adsorbent comprises iron. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152590 | SOLID CATALYST HYDROCARBON ALKYLATION USING STACKED MOVING BED RADIAL FLOW REACTORS - Systems and processes for the alkylation of a hydrocarbon are provided that utilize a plurality of moving bed radial flow reactors. An olefin injection point can be provided prior to each reactor by providing a mixer that mixes olefin with a hydrocarbon feed, or with the effluent stream from an upstream reactor, to produce a reactor feed stream. Catalyst can be provided from the reaction zone of one reactor to the reaction zone of a downstream reactor through catalyst transfer pipes, and can be regenerated after passing through the reaction zones of the reactors. The moving bed radial flow reactors can be stacked in one or more reactor stacks. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152591 | SOLID CATALYST HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESS USING STACKED MOVING BED REACTORS - Systems and processes for hydrocarbon conversion are provided that utilize a plurality of moving bed reactors. The reactors may be moving bed radial flow reactors. Optional mixers that mix a portion of a second hydrocarbon feed with the effluent stream from an upstream reactor, to produce reactor feed streams may be employed, and the reactor feed streams may be introduced at injection points prior to each reactor. Catalyst can be provided from the reaction zone of one reactor to the reaction zone of a downstream reactor through catalyst transfer pipes, and can be regenerated after passing through the reaction zones of the reactors. The moving bed reactors can be stacked in one or more reactor stacks. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152592 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF ALCOHOLS TO OLEFINS - A process for the conversion of an alcohol to an olefin is disclosed. The process may include: contacting at least one C2 to C5 alcohol with an organic acid in the presence of an esterification catalyst to convert at least a portion of the at least one C2 to C5 alcohol and the organic acid to an ester; at least one of catalytically and thermally degrading the ester to form an organic acid and an olefin. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152593 | PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBON LIQUIDS - A process to efficiently convert organic feedstock material into liquid non-oxygenated hydrocarbons in the C | 2011-06-23 |
20110152594 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM TO CONVERT METHANOL TO LIGHT OLEFIN, GASOLINE AND DISTILLATE - The present invention provides a process for forming a refined hydrocarbon that includes providing a feed including methanol, dimethyl ether or a mixture thereof, and contacting the feed with a methanol conversion catalyst under suitable conditions to yield an intermediate composition including olefins having at least two carbon atoms. The intermediate composition is introduced to an oligomerization catalyst under suitable conditions to yield gasoline boiling range components and distillate boiling range components. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152595 | OLEFIN PRODUCTION PROCESS - A process is provided which is capable of producing olefins stably and efficiently by a metathesis reaction of identical or different olefins while preventing the lowering in metathesis catalyst activity due to trace impurities such as heteroatom-containing compounds that are contained in a starting olefin. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152596 | CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING ISOOLEFINS - A catalyst, useful in the preparation of isoolefins and containing 0.1 to 20% by mass of an alkali metal oxide, an alkaline earth metal oxide and mixtures thereof; 0.1 to 99% by mass of aluminum oxide; and 0.1 to 99% by mass of silicon dioxide, is prepared by a) treating an aluminosilicate with an aqueous alkali metal salt solution, an alkaline earth metal salt solution and mixtures thereof, under acidic conditions, to obtain a treated aluminosilicate; and b) calcining the treated aluminosilicate, to obtain the catalyst. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152597 | CATALYTIC OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION, AND MICROCHANNEL REACTORS FOR CATALYTIC OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION - The invention provides methods of oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH). Conducting ODH in microchannels has unexpectedly been found to yield superior performance when compared to the same reactions at the same conditions in larger reactors. ODH methods employing a Mo—V—Mg—O catalyst is also described. Microchannel apparatus for conducting ODH is also disclosed. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152598 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - Larmor Precession makes specific predictions about bound ion dynamics, based upon specific combinations of AC and DC magnetic fields. Especially significant is the fact that the external magnetic field environment determines the overall qualities of resonances or particular changes in bio-effects. Given a target with a particular gyromagnetic ratio, Larmor Precession makes predictions that are determined solely by a magnetic field environment itself. An embodiment according to the present invention comprises specific combinations of AC and DC magnetic fields configured to produce specific bio-effects. Preferably an embodiment according to the present invention comprises using Larmor Precession to develop Electromagnetic Field environments targeted towards enhancing or diminishing specific biological processes, including tumor growth, bone and tissue repair, and biological processes and using Larmor Precession to generate magnetic field conditions that take advantage of specific behaviors, including resonances conditions. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152599 | METHOD FOR FORMING A BLOOD FLOW IN SURGICALLY RECONSTITUTED SEGMENTS OF THE BLOOD CIRCULATORY SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - The invention relates to clinical cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. The method for forming a blood flow in research stands and in surgically reconstructed segments of the blood circulation system comprises diagnosing the individual condition of a patient's blood circulation system; measuring the blood flow velocity field in the heart chambers and great vessels; comparing the parameters measured against the physiological norm; determining parameters forming a swirled blood flow; and modeling an individual swirled blood current in the blood circulation system being diagnosed, the streamlined surfaces and guide elements of flow channels of the blood circulation system reconstructed being given shapes conforming to the flow lines of the restored normally swirled blood flow in accordance with formulas: | 2011-06-23 |
20110152600 | IMPLANTABLE HEART ASSIST SYSTEM - A heart assist system having an implantable pump conveying blood between two vascular locations and an extracorporeal system providing power and control signals to the pump. The system also includes a communication link having an implantable portion coupled to the implantable pump, an extracorporeal portion coupled to the extracorporeal system and an isolation portion between the implantable portion and the extracorporeal portion that minimizes the transmission of movement and forces from the extracorporeal portion to the implantable portion. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152601 | Optically Coupled Bone Conduction Systems and Methods - A hearing device can allow a user to determine from side which a sound originates with bone conduction vibration of the cochlea and the user can also receive sound localization cues from the device, as feedback can be substantially inhibited with bone conduction vibration of the cochlea. An output transducer assembly can be positioned on a first side of the user to vibrate a first bone tissue near a first cochlea with a first amount of energy, such vibration of a second cochlea on a second side with a second amount of energy is attenuated substantially, for example at least about 6 db, such that the user can localize the sound to the first side. A microphone may be located on the first side and coupled to the output transducer assembly, such that the user localizes the sound to the first side detects sound localization cues. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152602 | Round Window Coupled Hearing Systems and Methods - A support can be configured for placement in the middle ear to couple a transducer to the round window, such that the transducer can be removed from the round window without damaging the round window. The support can be configured to couple the transducer to the sound window such that the support can be removed from the round window. The support may be configured to decouple the transducer from the round window such that the transducer can be removed from the middle ear of the user, for example when the support is affixed to the middle ear. Removal of the transducer from the middle ear without damaging the round window can allow safe removal of the transducer, for example when the patient wishes to receive MRI imaging. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152603 | Optically Coupled Cochlear Actuator Systems and Methods - A transducer is configured to couple to the cochlear fluid so as to transmit sound with low amounts of energy, such that feed back to a microphone positioned in the ear canal is inhibited substantially. The cochlear fluid coupled hearing device can allow a user to determine from which side a sound originates with vibration of the cochlea and the user can also receive sound localization cues from the device, as feedback can be substantially inhibited. The transducer may be coupled to the cochlear fluid with a thin membrane disposed between the transducer and the cochlear fluid, for example with a fenestration in the cochlea. In some embodiments, a support coupled to the transducer directly contacts the fluid of the cochlea so as to couple the transducer to the cochlear fluid. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152607 | Apparatus and Method for Manipulating or Retracting Tissue and Anatomical Structure - Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchoring devices for such purposes. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152608 | FLOW CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE - Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152609 | USER INTERFACE SUPPORT DEVICES FOR ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - An interface system for interfacing between at least one endoscopic surgical instrument and a cable-controlled guide tube system. Various embodiments may include a tool docking assembly that is supportable relative to the cable-controlled guide system. The tool docking assembly may comprise one or more tool docking stations for retainingly supporting at least one endoscopic surgical instrument for selective pivotal travel about transverse axes. The system may further include cable attachment arrangements for coupling steering cables from the guide tube assembly to the various tool docking stations. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152610 | INTRALUMENAL ACCESSORY TIP FOR ENDOSCOPIC SHEATH ARRANGEMENTS - An intralumenal accessory tip for use with an inner sheath assembly during initial insertion of the inner sheath into a patient. The intralumenal accessory tip is removably attachable to the distal end of the inner sheath assembly and has passages therein to accommodate access tubes and endoscopic tools protruding from the inner sheath assembly. The intralumenal accessory tip may be attached to the distal end of the inner sheath assembly and both assemblies may be inserted into an overtube to permit the inner sheath assembly to be inserted into the patient. The inner sheath assembly may then be withdrawn out of the overtube and the intralumenal tip accessory removed therefrom. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152611 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FIDUCIAL DEPLOYMENT - Embodiments include a fiducial deployment system with a handle configured for actuation of same. A fiducial may include one or more protuberances configured to engage one or more slots in a needle of the system. The needle may be configured to deliver a plurality of fiducials to a target location in serial fashion, one at a time. In certain embodiments, echogenic placement of fiducials may present certain advantages. The handle may include structures configured for incrementally or otherwise controlledly deploying one or more fiducials by advancing a stylet through and/or retracting the body of a needle in which fiducials are disposed. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152612 | SELECTIVELY POSITIONABLE CAMERA FOR SURGICAL GUIDE TUBE ASSEMBLY - A selectively positionable camera assembly for use in connection with a guide tube assembly that has a guide tube handle portion and at least one guide tube protruding therefrom. In various embodiments, the camera includes an elongated flexible camera portion that is sized to operably extend through at least one of the guide tubes of the guide tube assembly. A camera handle is operably coupled to the elongated flexible camera portion such that the handle is movably supported by at least a portion of the guide tube handle portion. At least one retainer is provided on the guide tube handle and/or the camera handle for releasably retaining the camera handle in any one of a plurality of orientations relative to the portion of the guide tube handle. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152613 | ARTICULATED DEVICE WITH VISUALIZATION SYSTEM - An articulated device may include a first steerable multi-linked mechanism and a second steerable multi-linked mechanism. The second steerable multi-linked mechanism may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links and a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link The articulated device may include a camera located within at least a portion of the second link and a protective shield connected to a distal end of the second link The protective shield may surround at least a portion of the camera. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152614 | IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - An image pickup system of the present invention has a light emitting section that emits a first illuminating light and a second illuminating light to an object, an image pickup section that picks up an image of a first return light and an image of a second return light, and outputs the images as image pickup signals respectively, an image generating section that generates a first image and a second image respectively based on the image pickup signals, a differential value calculating section that calculates a first differential value corresponding to the first image and a second differential value corresponding to the second image respectively, a calculation section that performs calculation processing by using the first differential value and the second differential value, and a region discriminating section that discriminates between regions in the object by applying threshold processing to a calculation result of the calculation section. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152615 | SURGICAL MANIPULATOR - A surgical manipulator includes an intracorporeal unit that is completely arrangeable within a body cavity and that includes a coupling member and an effector. An extracorporeal unit includes a manipulator to manipulate at least the effector, and a connecting unit for connecting the intracorporeal unit to the extracorporeal unit when the intracorporeal unit is arranged within the body cavity and for transferring manipulating activities from the extracorporeal unit to the intracorporeal unit. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152616 | ADVANCING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A system is provided for advancing medical devices along an endoscope to a selected target anatomy in a patient. The advancing system includes a tether having a first portion disposed through a working channel of an endoscope and a second portion disposed external the endoscope. The advancing system may include a guiding device configured to advance a medical device beyond a distal portion of the endoscope to a selected target anatomy. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152617 | ENDOSCOPE COVER FIXING DEVICE AND FIXING SYSTEM - An endoscope cover fixing device able to reliably fix the position of a cover to an endoscope without associated damage. The endoscope cover fixing device includes a fixing device main body and a wedge-shaped portion. Insert portions | 2011-06-23 |
20110152618 | ENDOSCOPE CAP WITH RAMP - An endoscope cap is provided for directing medical devices toward a selected target anatomy in a patient. The endoscope cap includes a ramp that may be used to deflect medical devices that have been advanced from a proximal portion of an endoscope to a distal portion thereof. The ramp may be integral with the endoscope cap, or alternatively, may be pivotally attached thereto. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152619 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO AN OPTICAL FIBER MEMBER HAVING A REMOVABLE COVER - An apparatus may include a waveguide. The waveguide may include a distal end surface which may be substantially normal to a centerline of a distal end portion of the waveguide. The apparatus may further include a cover which may be coupled to a portion of the waveguide. The cover may include a portion distal to the distal end surface of the waveguide, and the portion of the cover may be made of a material which may be configured to be removed when exposed to electromagnetic radiation emitted from a portion of the distal end surface of the waveguide. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152620 | GLOTTISCOPE - A Glottiscope for assisting with the insertion of an endotracheal tube or an Eschman like stylet into a patient is claimed. The Glottiscope comprises a blade which defines an internal passage for receiving an endotracheal tube or an Eschman like stylet, the blade having a proximal end and a distal end and means for viewing the patient's glottis, wherein the viewing means is disposed at the distal end and in use, below the point of emergence of an endotracheal tube or a stylet/guide (to rail road the endotracheal tube) in the internal passage to provide a view of the patient's glottis, the blade being adapted to direct the viewing means towards the centre of the patient's glottis. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152621 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING AND ANALYSING THE COLOUR OF THE OUTER EAR AND EAR CANAL - The present application concerns a device for measurement and analysis of the middle ear and ear channel colour for the diagnosis of ear infections. The device is composed of a otoscope ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110152622 | SURGICAL ACCESS APPARATUS WITH CONSTRAINING MECHANISM - A surgical access apparatus includes a housing member, a portal member extending from the housing member and defining a central longitudinal axis, and defining a longitudinal passage therethrough dimensioned to permit passage of an surgical object and a constraining mechanism associated with at least one of the housing member and the portal member. The constraining mechanism includes a constraining member dimensioned and positioned to intersect the longitudinal passage. The constraining member is adapted to engage the surgical object and bias the surgical object toward a position radially displaced relative to the central longitudinal axis. The constraining member is adapted to transition from an initial condition in the absence of the surgical object to a stressed condition in the presence of the surgical object. The constraining member may be normally biased toward the initial condition. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152623 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A CRANIAL LIMB TO THE CRANIAL TOP AND FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY CLOSING CRANIOTOMY HOLES, AND PROCESS FOR USING IT | 2011-06-23 |
20110152624 | Percutaneous Tube Assembly - A percutaneous tube assembly is provided for performing minimally invasive surgery, the system comprising a percutaneous tube comprising a translucent main body; an external attachment fixture attached to the main body; an access channel longitudinally bored through the main body; an internal attachment channel longitudinally bored through the main body, wherein the internal attachment channel comprises a partially smooth inner surface adjacent to a partially rough inner surface; and an internal attachment, mating with the internal attachment channel. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152625 | SURGICAL PORTAL WITH ROTATING SEAL - A surgical portal apparatus includes a portal housing, a portal sleeve, and a seal. The portal housing defines a central housing axis and a central housing channel. The portal sleeve extends from the portal housing and is dimensioned to pass through tissue to provide access to underlying tissue via a longitudinal opening. The central housing channel of the portal housing and the longitudinal opening of the portal sleeve define a passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object. The seal has inner surfaces defining a seal passage for establishing a general sealed relation about the surgical object. The seal passage is radially offset with respect to the central housing axis. The seal is adapted to rotate about the central housing axis to vary positioning of the seal passage to substantially maintain the substantial sealed relation upon manipulation of the surgical object within the portal housing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152626 | SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE - Seal assemblies are provided, comprising a seal holder including a cylindrical wall portion that defines a central passage. The seal assembly comprises a seal supported in the central passage of the seal holder. The seal has a substantially spherical configuration and includes a distal aperture and a proximal aperture, wherein the distal and/or proximal aperture is dimensioned for substantial sealed reception with a surgical instrument. The seal is adapted for angular movement relative to a central longitudinal axis of the seal holder upon angulation of the surgical instrument, whereby the seal substantially maintains a sealed relationship with the surgical instrument. The seal assembly comprises a seal cover defining an aperture formed in a transverse wall thereof. The seal cover is configured for connection with the seal holder for maintaining the seal within the central passage of the seal holder. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152627 | Neural Tissue Retraction and Preservation Device - A self-retaining neural retraction clip, preferably having controlled retraction level and an off-set retraction means. This device can reduce operative site clutter to enhance disc access while providing consistent and stable dural retraction. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152628 | CABLES FOR PATIENT MONITORING AND RELATED SYSTEMS WITH INTEGRATED FRONT END - Patient monitoring systems can include a system for transmitting information from a patient parameter sensor to a patient monitor. The system can include an analogue-to-digital converter close to the patient parameter sensor and can transmit digital signals through a cable to the patient monitor. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152629 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING DATA OF A PATIENT MONITOR AND A PORTABLE SENSOR MODULE - A patient monitor is synchronized with a portable sensor module by detecting a first coupling of the portable sensor module to the patient monitor. In response to the first coupling, the portable sensor module and the patient monitor each store configuration settings and record patient data acquired through the portable sensor module. After the portable sensor module is decoupled from the patient monitor, the portable sensor module continues to store patient data and the configuration settings stored in the patient monitor and the portable sensor module are allowed to change relative to one another. Upon detecting a second coupling of the portable sensor module to the patient monitor, the portable sensor module and the patient monitor resynchronize with one another to remove any differences in the configuration settings and to provide copies of any patient data missing from either the portable sensor module and the patient monitor. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152630 | METHOD FOR RECORDING AND FORWARDING VITAL SIGNS, AS WELL AS DEVICE FOR THIS PURPOSE - In a method for recording and forwarding vital signs of a user, vital signs are measured, possibly linked, and displayed to the user. Once the user has accepted the displayed vital signs or their linkages, the user releases them for transmission by way of an authentification. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152631 | MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a medical diagnostic apparatus and a method of operating the same. The medical diagnosis apparatus performs measurement based on a preset diagnosis system environment in response to a measurement start instruction input from a user, and only if the apparatus receives an instruction for changing the diagnosis system environment, the apparatus performs measurement based on a changed diagnosis system environment in response to the instruction. In the apparatus and method, a workflow is arranged to perform measurement accurately, efficiently and safely, thereby reducing time for measurement or diagnosis and decreasing the occurrence of user error. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152632 | Universal Body Sensor Network - A sensor module ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110152633 | EEG MONITOR OF FETAL HEALTH - A method for predicting health compromise in a fetus comprises acquiring one or more EEG signals and a fetal heart rate (FHR) signal from the surface of the head of a fetus; and determining the spectral edge frequency (SEF) of the one or more EEG signals. A repetitive temporal correlation between the FHR signal and the SEF of the one or more EEG signals is indicative of fetal health compromise. A system for detecting the correlation between FHR signal and the SEF of the one or more EEG signals and predicting fetal health compromise is also described. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152634 | Measuring Human Biological Fluid Levels - This disclosure describes measuring and analyzing a biological fluid level using a telecommunications device. Measuring the biological fluid level includes initiating a measurement and analysis application to activate measuring and analyzing the biological fluid level. The telecommunications device transmits a first signal to activate a measurement device placed on a human body. Once the biological fluid level is measured, the telecommunications device detects a second signal. Upon detecting the second signal, the biological fluid level is received and compared against a baseline range as predetermined by a user. Next, the measured biological fluid level and a symbol illustrating conditions of the level are presented on a user interface of the display of the telecommunications device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152635 | Motivational Profiling for Behavioral Change Technologies: A State-Trait Approach - An electronic system for health based behavior modification may receive real time data to assess behavioral state changes. The real time data may be used as an input to a database that matches states and trait-based typologies to determine motivational profiles. A rules database may be used to develop recommended motivational coaching changes based on the real time inputs. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152636 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR CALCULATING CONSUMED CALORIES - A portable device for measuring a consumed calories includes: a respiration measurement device measuring an amount of air inhaled into a user's nose to acquire and output a respiration signal; a plurality of movement detection devices acquiring and outputting acceleration signals reflecting (or indicating) the magnitude and direction of a movement of each part of the user's body; and a controller recognizing the amount of a user's movements and movement patterns by analyzing the acceleration signal, recognizing an intensity of an exercise by analyzing the respiration signal, and calculating a consumed calories in consideration of the amount of the user's movements, the movement patterns, and the intensity of exercise. A user's consumed calories can be precisely calculated by recognizing the user's movement and even the user's respiration rate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152637 | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MONITOR AND DATA COLLECTION UNIT - A physical activity data collection unit includes one or more infrared sensors configured to provide an output indicative of a pulse rate of a user of the physical activity data collection unit, at least one temperature sensor configured to provide an output indicative of at least a body temperature of the user, and at least one accelerometer configured to provide an output indicative of movements of the user. The physical activity data collection unit can also include a microcontroller configured to determine a pulse rate, a body temperature, and movement characteristics of the user of the data collection unit based on outputs from the one or more infrared sensors, the at least one temperature sensor, and the at least one accelerometer; determine a physical exertion level of the user based on one or more of the pulse rate, the body temperature, or the movement characteristics of the user; and store, in a memory, data indicative of the physical exertion level during a time period during which the physical exertion level exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152638 | CARDIOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHOD USING AUTOMATED RECOGNITION OF HEMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS AND WAVEFORM ATTRIBUTES - A cardiography system and method using automated recognition of hemodynamic parameters and waveform attributes is provided. The cardiography system and method includes at least one sensor, a knowledge base and a processing device. The at least one sensor provides a waveform signal and a hemodynamic parameter input. The knowledge base includes data corresponding to various disease states. The processing device receives the waveform signal and hemodynamic parameter input from the sensor, identifies waveform attributes on the waveform signal, measures the waveform attributes, accesses the knowledge base, cross-references the waveform attributes and the hemodynamic parameters with data in the knowledge base, and outputs a suggested likelihood of a particular disease state. The knowledge base optionally includes goal-directed therapies associated with particular disease states for providing suggested goal-directed therapies based on the cross-referencing of the waveform attributes and the hemodynamic parameters with the knowledge base. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152639 | TETHERING CAPSULE SYSTEM - A capsule system comprising a first capsule ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110152640 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS - In varying embodiments, a method and system of utilizing health care products is disclosed. The method and system employ a uniquely configured device for measuring a biometric component of the human body. Based on this measured biometric component, health care products can be selectively used that are best suited for the measured biometric component. Consequently, health care products can be utilized in a more precise and accurate fashion. An aspect of the invention is a method for utilizing health care products. The method comprises using a sensory device to measure a biometric component and applying one of a plurality of health care products based on the measured biometric component. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152641 | DISPOSABLE COVER FOR USE IN AN INCUBATOR FOR PREMATURE INFANTS - The invention refers to a disposable cover for use in an incubator for premature infants comprising a moisture-pervious surface layer and a preferably moisture-impervious back sheet, wherein the total weight of the cover before use is communicated to the caregiver by indication on said cover, a label accompanying said cover or on the package for said cover. The cover may further be provided with a wetness indicator. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152642 | DETECTION OF BUBBLES DURING HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING WHEN PERFORMING AUTOMATED MEASUREMENT OF BLOOD CONSTITUENTS - Example embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatuses that enable the detection of bubbles so that hemodynamic performance can be assured following an automated blood analyte measurement. An example apparatus according to the present invention comprises a blood access system, adapted to remove blood from a body and infuse at least a portion of the blood back into the body. The infusion of at least a portion of the blood back in to the body can be done in a manner to assure that no bubbles of clinical significance are injected into the patient. Additionally an example embodiment can assess for the presence of bubbles in the fluid column that can affect hemodynamic monitoring performance. If a condition exists where hemodynamic monitoring performance cannot be assured, an example embodiment can provide appropriate warning or corrective actions. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152643 | "Band-aid"-type potassium ion (K+) biosensor - Potassium ion (K+) is important in regulating normal cell function in the human body, specifically the heartbeat and the muscle function. It is important to be able to monitor potassium ion concentrations in human fluids. This invention describes a novel concept for a potassium ion biosensor that accurately, rapidly, and efficiently monitors the presence and records the concentration of potassium ions with high specificity, not only in serum and urine, but also in the sweat or even eye fluid. This specific biosensor design utilizes a nanomanufacturing technique, i.e. electrospinning, to produce advanced nano-bio-composites that specifically trace even minute quantities of potassium ions through the use of selective bio-receptors (ionophores) attached to high surface area nanofibers. Electroactive polymers are then employed as transducers to produce an electronic (rather than ionic) output that changes instantly with the change in K+ concentration. Such biosensors may be manufactured in a skin patch configuration. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152644 | PROTECTIVE CONTAINER FOR HOLDING REUSABLE DIAGNOSTIC COMPONENTS - A protective container for holding a reusable control part of a transcutaneous sensor system for detecting at least one analyte in a bodily fluid is disclosed. The control part includes at least one coupling, which has at least one sensor coupling for connection to at least one transcutaneous sensor. The protective container has at least one container housing. The control part can be held in the container housing. The container housing is adapted to shield the control part from environmental influences. The container housing also has at least one connector which can be connected to the coupling and seals the latter in a media-tight fashion. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152645 | PULSE OXIMETRY SENSOR ADAPTER - An adapter allows the interconnection of a sensor originating from one manufacturer to be coupled with conventionally incompatible monitors originating from other manufacturers to form a properly functioning pulse oximetry system. The adapter matches a sensor driver in a monitor to the current requirements and light source configuration of a sensor. The adapter also matches a sensor's light detector signal level to the dynamic range requirements of a monitor preamplifier. Further, the adapter provides compatible sensor calibration, sensor type and security information to a monitor. The adapter may have a self-contained power source or it may derive power from the monitor, allowing both passive and active adapter components. The adapter is particular suited as an adapter cable, replacing a conventional patient cable or sensor cable as the interconnection between a sensor to a monitor in a pulse oximetry system. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152646 | NONINVASIVE DETECTION OF A PHYSIOLOGIC PARAMETER WITH A PROBE - The invention provides a device for contacting a surface of a patient's body to determine a physiologic parameter in a measurement region of a tissue of the patient. The device typically comprises a sensor responsive to the physiologic parameter and a probe housing the sensor. The probe is constructed to allow the sensor to be secured at a sensing site adjacent to the measurement region, without disturbing the blood flow within the measurement region of the tissue. The device may also include a means for reducing interference in the sensing area. Preferably, the device further comprises an indicating means operably connected to the sensor for indicating an analyte quantity and/or concentration associated with the physiologic parameter. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152647 | DIODE LASER DEVICE FOR THE NON-INVASIVE MEASUREMENT OF GLYCAEMIA - A device has two diode laser sources in a range between 500 and 1000 nm, with a power in the range between 0.01 to 100 mW. Rays from the sources are conveyed through an optical condenser and, starting up a key, are emitted either on a nail or on the skin or even on a free blood sample. A photodiodic sensor or a CPU read the energy subtracted by glycate haemoglobin and free plasmic glucose. This value is converted into the immediate glycaemia value and appears on a device display. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152648 | PULSE OXIMETER SENSOR - A method of sensing or measuring various characteristics of blood is disclosed. The method includes providing a sensor having an emitter and a receiver coupled to external processing apparatus. The sensor has a generally elongated configuration designed to be formed into a generally U-shaped orientation so that the sensor can be positioned over the skin of a patient adjacent the patient's mouth with the emitter and receiver in an aligned orientation on opposite sides of the skin. One of the emitter and receiver is positioned against the skin outside of the mouth and the other is positioned against the skin on the inside of the mouth. The sensor is used to sense or measure at least one selected characteristic of the blood of the patient. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152649 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING BLOOD, TISSUE, AND SKIN PARAMETERS - The invention relates to a device and a method for measuring of blood, tissue, or skin parameters, in particular the oxygen saturation in blood, by attaching to body parts such as fingers, earlobes, toes, hand, or foot. The invention relates further to a method for the preparation of said device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152650 | ADAPTIVE PUMP CONTROL DURING NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - A method of operating a non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitor having a blood pressure cuff. During operation of the NIBP monitor, the blood pressure cuff is initially inflated at a rapid inflation rate. Once the blood pressure cuff reaches a first pressure, the inflation rate of the blood pressure cuff is reduced from the rapid inflation rate to a measurement inflation rate. The blood pressure cuff continues to inflate at the measurement inflation rate while the NIBP monitor receives signals from the patient. Based upon the signals received from the patient, the controller of the NIBP monitor calculates an initial inflation pressure. The blood pressure cuff is inflated to the calculated initial inflation pressure and inflation is terminated. In this manner, signals received from the patient during inflation are used to calculate the initial inflation pressure to reduce the amount of time required to make a blood pressure measurement. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152651 | Device And System That Identifies Cardiovascular Insufficiency - A system and method for identifying volume status of a patient are disclosed. A pulse density signal is recorded from the patient. The pulse density signal is filtered to capture a respiration sampling period and a plurality of cardiac cycles occurring during the respiration sampling period. Mean pulse pressure and peak blood flow velocity for the respiration sampling period are calculated and are used as indices of volume status of the patient. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152652 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PULSE RATE CALCULATION USING A SCHEME FOR ALTERNATE WEIGHTING - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for analyzing pulse data. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a signal containing data representing a plurality of pulses, the signal generated in response to detecting light scattered from blood perfused tissue. Further, one embodiment includes performing a pulse identification or qualification algorithm on at least a portion of the data, the pulse identification or qualification algorithm comprising at least one constant, and modifying the at least one constant based on results obtained from performing the pulse identification or qualification algorithm, wherein the results indicate that a designated number of rejected pulses has been reached. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152653 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING RAPID RESPONSE MONITORING OF BLOOD CONCENTRATION OF A METABOLITE - Systems and methods for monitoring the concentration of glucose or other metabolites by way of a low-volume microdialysis-probe ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110152654 | ANALYTE SENSORS COMPRISING BLENDED MEMBRANE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having elements designed to modulate their chemical reactions as well as methods for making and using such sensors. In certain embodiments of the invention, the sensor includes an analyte modulating membrane that comprises a blended mixture of a linear polyurethane/polyurea polymer, and a branched acrylate polymer. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152655 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR TESTING BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT ENGINES - A system for testing a blood glucose measurement engine includes a host device emulator having a measurement engine port communicatively coupled to a communications port and electrically coupled to a power supply. A diagnostic computer may be communicatively coupled to the communications port of the host device emulator. The diagnostic computer may include a processor and a memory having computer readable and executable instructions. When the blood glucose measurement engine is communicatively coupled to the measurement engine port, the host device emulator simulates connection to a host device by facilitating the communication of signals between the diagnostic computer and the blood glucose measurement engine. The processor executes the computer readable and executable instructions to: transmit control signals and diagnostic signals to the measurement engine, receive and analyze data signals transmitted from the measurement engine, and monitor a glucose measurement process performed by the measurement engine. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152656 | Collection Device With Selective Display of Test Results, Method And Computer Program Product Thereof - A collection device with a selective display of test results and method thereof are disclosed. A structured collection procedure defining data collection times and the associated context of the collection also defines what information regarding the results of the collection may be viewable by a user performing the structured collection procedure on the device. In this manner, the patient can be monitored according to the structured collection procedure while preventing the patient from modifying his or her behavior based on collection results. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152657 | Apparatus and methods for taking blood glucose measurements and recommending insulin doses - The present disclosure related to an apparatus that may be used for taking blood glucose measurements and providing individualized insulin dose recommendations wherein the apparatus is easy to use and facilitates improved diabetes control in patients. Also disclosed are related methods. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152658 | IDENTIFICATION OF ABERRANT MEASUREMENTS OF IN VIVO GLUCOSE CONCENTRATION USING TEMPERATURE - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for generating an estimate of an in vivo analyte concentration and identifying whether the estimate is aberrant. In some embodiments, the system includes a sensor comprising an analyte sensor and a temperature sensing element, and a control unit programmed to identify changes in temperature that may indicate a non-physiologic condition (and result in an aberrant glucose measurement). In some embodiments, the methods include generating an estimate of analyte concentration at a particular time using the analyte sensor, and generating first and second signals indicative of temperature using the temperature sensing element. In some embodiments the methods include identifying the estimate of analyte concentration as aberrant if the magnitude of the difference between the first and second signals indicative of temperature exceeds a threshold value. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152659 | BIOMEDICAL ELECTRIC WAVE SENSOR - A biomedical electric wave sensor includes a base, a central pole, a dry electrode, a case, and a plurality of ribs. When the central pole lowers down, the ribs radiate and expand outward to push aside the hair of a subject, and the dry electrode exposes from the case and contacts the skin of the subject to measure a physiological electric wave signal from the subject. The present invention may overcome the intervention problem caused by hair and achieve the measurement of biomedical electric wave signal. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152660 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TRACKING HEART FAILURE STATUS - Assessing symptomatic and asymptomatic physiologic changes due to chronic heart failure involves apparatus and methods for gauging degradation and possible improvement using automated measurement of inter-ventricular conduction time, both alone and in combination with other automated physiologic tests. Conduction times increase due to the greater distance a wavefront must traverse as a heart enlarges. Analysis of conduction time can be used to verify the occurrence of cardiac remodeling due to heart failure as well as beneficial reverse remodeling due to successful heart failure therapy delivery. Patient activity level(s) and presence/increase in pulmonary fluids can also be used to automatically determine changes in heart failure status and/or predict hospitalization. Conduction time is monitored between electrodes positioned in the left and right ventricles of the heart via endocardial or epicardial electrodes. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152661 | Method and apparatus for identifying the viability of ischemic myocardium of a patient - A method for identifying the viability of ischemic myocardium of a patient. The method includes the steps of measuring in real-time the ischemic myocardium of a beating or non-beating heart. There is the step of determining in real-time whether the ischemic myocardium of the beating or non-beating heart is stunned or is nonviable. An apparatus for identifying the viability of ischemic myocardium of a patient's heart. The apparatus includes an electrode array having at least four electrodes for electrical communication with the heart which produces an array signal. The apparatus includes a processor portion in communication with the array which receives the array signal and determines in real-time whether the ischemic myocardium of the heart is stunned or is nonviable. An apparatus for analyzing living tissue. The apparatus includes an electrode array having at least four electrodes for electrical communication with the tissue which produces an array signal. The apparatus includes an admittance magnitude and phase detection circuit in communication with the array which receives the array signal from the array and produces a detection circuit signal corresponding to phase angle and magnitude of the array and signal. The apparatus includes a processor in communication with the detection circuit which receives the detection circuit signal and determines permittivity and conductivity of the tissue in real-time. A method for analyzing living tissue. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152662 | IMAGING PALLETS FOR MULTI-MODALITY IMAGING SYSTEMS - A multi-modality imaging system including first and second imaging modality units having respective field of views (FOVs) that are spaced apart from each other. The imaging system also having a positioning system that includes an imaging pallet. The pallet has an elongated support body that includes first and second portions that extend lengthwise along the support body. The first portion is shaped for imaging within the FOV of the first modality unit, and the second portion is shaped for imaging within the FOV of the second modality unit. The first and second portions are shaped differently than each other. The positioning system is configured to position the first portion of the pallet within the FOV of the first modality unit and configured to position the second portion of the pallet within the FOV of the second modality unit. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152663 | MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE, PERSONAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A medical image diagnostic apparatus includes an input unit to input personal information of a subject, a communication unit to communicate with a personal information managing server for storing the personal information, and a judge unit to judge whether the personal information can be transmitted to a personal information managing server. The communication unit transmits the personal information to the personal information managing server and receives personally-identifying information for identifying the personal information in response to the personal information transmitted, when the judge unit judges that the personal information can be transmitted. A memory for examination information stores the personally-identifying information. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152664 | MEASURING DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR DETERMINING MOVEMENT IN A TISSUE - A measuring device contains a microwave transmitter, a microwave receiver and a control device. The control device controls the microwave transmitter in such a manner that the latter transmits a microwave signal into a tissue. The tissue contains moving constituents. The tissue controls the microwave signal. The moving constituents of the tissue change the frequency of the microwave signal. The control device controls the microwave receiver in such a manner that the latter receives the scattered and/or frequency-changed microwave signal. The control device determines from the received microwave signal a movement of the moving constituents of the tissue. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152665 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DESIGNING MRI GRADIENT PULSE WAVEFORM - A method for designing MRI gradient pulse waveform provided by the present invention firstly defines target peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) curve; then calculates a gradient pulse waveform by using a relation function between the gradient pulse waveform and PNS value curve based on the target PNS curve. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152666 | TARGETED THERMAL TREATMENT OF HUMAN TISSUE THROUGH RESPIRATORY CYCLES USING ARMA MODELING - The present application discloses a technique for targeting therapeutic thermal energy to human tissue that is subject to displacement during a respiratory cycle using ARMA modeling. It discloses using an ARMA treatment of MRI tracking data of salient features of the tissue of interest to predict the spacial position of the portion of the tissue to be treated and using this prediction to guide the application of the thermal energy. It also discloses that this technique is particularly useful when the tissue of interest undergoes elastic deformation in a respiratory cycle and high energy focused ultrasound (HIFU) is used to ablate diseased tissue such as a cancerous tumor. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152667 | MRI gradient field detector - A device and a method are disclosed for detecting electromagnetic fields, in particular, fields occurring in magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests. An implantable medical device (IMD), contained in a hermetically sealed housing, includes a control unit, a programming coil, and a communication unit, wherein the communication unit, together with the programming coil, is designed to allow communication between an external programming device and the IMD by utilizing alternating electromagnetic fields, and further comprising a detection unit for MRT interference fields, characterized in that the detection unit is designed in such a way that voltage profiles induced in the programming coil and originating from a pulsed alternating electromagnetic field of the MRT (gradient field) are detected, and a corresponding MRT detection signal is transmitted from the detection unit to the control unit, if communication with a programming device is not detected at the same time. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152668 | METHOD TO DETECT A BREATHING MOVEMENT OF AN EXAMINATION SUBJECT CORRESPONDING TO SIGNAL DATA BY MAGNETIC RESONANCE - In a method for the detection of signal data corresponding to a breathing movement of an examination subject by means of magnetic resonance (MR) first and second data sets are loaded, that each include complex k-space data acquired with a navigator sequence from a common excitation volume of the examination subject. The first and second data sets are processed to identify breathing movement at the acquisition time of at least one of the data sets, by comprising a transformation of the data sets in Cartesian space and calculating a phase difference between respective complex data pointes of the data sets having the same spatial position. The processing result is stored together with a time value that depends on a point in time of the acquisition of the first data set and/or the second data set. The data acquisition, processing and storage are repeated until a series of results has been stored that maps a breathing movement of interest, and in repetition at least one of the two data sets is acquired at a different point in time than the last two data sets. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152669 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus which performs myocardial perfusion imaging of an object, the apparatus comprises an imaging unit which acquires image data by imaging a heart of the object in synchronism with a biological signal from the object, and an image generating unit which generates an image concerning the heart of the object based on the image data, wherein the imaging unit applies a probe pulse for detecting body motion of the object before imaging of the heart, and applies a spatial nonselective saturation pulse before application of the probe pulse, and a local selective pulse for flipping back a flip angle of the spatial nonselective saturation pulse with regard to a region to which the probe pulse is applied. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152670 | Method of Utilization of High Dielectric Constant (HDC) Materials for Reducing SAR and Enhancing SNR in MRI - Layers or coats of materials with high dielectric constant or permittivity with very low conductivity are inserted in between radiofrequency (RF) coil or coil's conductive elements and the sample to enhance the signal to noise ratio (SNR), improve image contrast, and reduce the specific absorption rate (SAR) of magnetic resonance imaging or magnetic resonance spectroscopy instruments. The embodiments of the present invention can be used as an auxiliary device to the standard pre-constructed RF coils or incorporated with RF coil constructions for enhancing RF coil performances in both transmission and reception. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152671 | MRI-CEST DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUE BASED ON NON-PUNCTUAL ANALYSIS - An embodiment in the MRI-CEST field is proposed for analyzing a body-part, which includes a CEST agent providing a magnetization transfer with a bulk substrate of the body-part. A corresponding diagnostic system includes input means for providing an input map including a plurality of input elements each one for a corresponding location of the body-part; each input element is indicative of a spectrum of a magnetic response of the location, which spectrum includes the magnetic response at an agent frequency of resonance of the contrast agent (with the agent frequency that is at an agent offset of frequency from a bulk frequency of resonance of the bulk substance), and at a reference frequency at the opposite of the agent offset from the bulk frequency. The system further includes calculation means for calculating an agent value and a reference value for each one of a set of selected locations; the agent value is calculated according to the magnetic responses of the selected location in a non-punctual agent range of frequencies including the agent frequency, and the reference value is calculated according to the magnetic responses of the selected location in a non-punctual reference range of frequencies including the reference frequency (with the reference range that is symmetric to the agent range with respect to the bulk frequency). Comparison means is then provided for calculating a parametric value for each selected location; the parametric value is calculated according to a comparison between the agent value and the reference value of the selected location. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152672 | MRT OPTOCOUPLER - Device and method for detecting electromagnetic fields occurring in imaging magnetic resonance tomography MRT/MRI tests. Relates to an implantable medical device (IMD) comprising a hermetically sealed housing, control unit(s), detection unit(s) for MRT interference fields connected/connectable to control unit(s) and to electrode(s) and/or to antenna(s) and/or coil(s), wherein the MRT interference detection unit contains at least one electro-optical converter which converts induced voltages from the electrode(s) and/or the antenna(s) and/or the coil(s) to optical signals, which are optically transmitted in a potential-free manner within the detection unit for MRT interference fields to an evaluation unit for the detection unit for MRT interference fields, and when a threshold for the optical signal and/or a predetermined periodic occurrence of the optical signals is exceeded, the evaluation unit triggers switching to an MRI-safe state or transmits a corresponding signal to the control unit(s). | 2011-06-23 |
20110152673 | MRT SIGNALING - A device and a method for handling and withstanding electromagnetic fields, specifically such fields as occur in magnetic resonance tomography examinations (i.e., MRT or MRI). This refers in particular to an IMD that can transmit data and/or parameters to an MRT device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152674 | MRT antenna - The disclosure relates to a device and a method for detecting electromagnetic fields, in particular fields occurring in imaging magnetic resonance tomography. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152675 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PATIENT POSITIONING IN CONE-BEAM TOMOGRAPHY - A device for positioning a patient within an image volume of a cone-beam tomography system. The device includes a volume indicator adapted to indicate at least a front boundary of the image volume and having a horizontal indicator for horizontal alignment. The device also includes a head clamp adapted to position at least a portion of the head of the patient within the front boundary of the image volume indicated by the volume indicator. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152676 | INTRA-OPERATIVE REGISTRATION FOR NAVIGATED SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A navigation system for use during a surgical procedure is provided. The navigation system is configured to use electromagnetic tracking data produced by electromagnetic tracking devices and 2D image data produced by a fluoroscope to intra-operatively register 2D images of a patient to a pre-operative 3D image of the patient. In some implementations, a surgeon may be able to perform an interventional or surgical procedure guided by the navigation system. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152677 | MEANS OF TRACKING MOVEMENT OF BODIES DURING MEDICAL TREATMENT - During preprogrammed medical treatment and remote controlled surgery tracking the movements of the body being treated and integrating those tracked movements with the preprogrammed/remote controlled treatment to arrive at an integrated modified treatment track and following that modified track during the treatment. The treating instrument may be a solid scalpel or high-energy radiation, such as X-rays, ultra sound, laser beams or the like. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152678 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PASSIVE RESIDUAL LUNG VOLUME REDUCTION AND FUNCTIONAL LUNG VOLUME EXPANSION - The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152679 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING COLORED PERSISTENCE IMAGES IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING - Systems and methods for generating persistence images in nuclear medicine (NM) imaging are provided. One method includes acquiring a nuclear emission image of a patient injected with a radiopharmaceutical in a persistence data acquisition mode. The method further includes determining an assigned display color corresponding to NM persistence image information including detected nuclear activity from the radiopharmaceutical for each of a plurality of event count values. The method also includes color mapping the acquired NM persistence image information using the assigned display colors and generating with a processor a color NM persistence image based on the color mapping. The method additionally includes displaying the generated color NM persistence image. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152680 | Self-contained power-assisted syringe - A self-contained and hand-held power-assisted syringe is provided which is suitable for the controlled injection of fluid material during medical procedures such as coronary angiography procedures which utilize small-bore and small sized guide catheter systems. The present invention provides a greater degree of injection power on-demand than was previously possible in a portable and hand-held syringe; and it can deliver larger volumes of radiopaque contrast medium at greater pressures than was previously possible using a conventional manual syringe. The power assisted syringe, along with all components necessary for its effective use and operation, may be pre-packaged and steriled within a single container and then disposed of after use. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152681 | PUMPING DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE WITH MEDICAL FLUIDS INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR VARIATIONS IN PRESSURE OR FLOW RATE - A system for delivery of a medical fluid to a patient includes a pump system including a pressurizing unit to pressurize the medical fluid and a drive system in operative connection with the pressurizing unit. The pump system exhibits variation in pressure during operation. The system further includes a compensating system in fluid connection with the medical fluid pressurized by the pressurizing unit. The compensating system defines a displacement volume in fluid connection with the pressurized medical fluid that is altered in a predetermined manner to alter the variation in pressure. The compensating system can, for example, reduce pulsatility of pressure during flow. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152682 | PINCH VALVE MECHANISM FOR A MEDICAL FLUID INJECTION DEVICE - In general, this disclosure relates to techniques for sealing, or pinching, high-pressure fluid tubing (e.g., braided tubing) that may be used to deliver medical fluid from a powered medical fluid injection device, such as an injector that delivers contrast media and/or saline during angiographic or computed tomography (CT) procedures. In some cases, one or more low-friction, solenoid-based pinch valve mechanisms may be used. One example powered medical fluid injection device comprises an injector head and at least one pinch valve mechanism that is coupled to the injector head. The at least one pinch valve mechanism comprises a plunger, a reciprocating arm driven by the plunger, and a tube pinching area. The at least one pinch valve mechanism, when deactivated by the injector head, is configured to cause the reciprocating arm to pinch fluid tubing that runs through the tube pinching area. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152683 | Abrading Balloon Catheter for Extravasated Drug Delivery - A method of extravasated drug delivery is disclosed, including inserting a catheter with a first balloon, a second balloon, and a third balloon positioned between the first and second balloons and having a wall with an abrasive outer surface, into a bodily cavity, inflating the first and second balloons to create a chamber therebetween, stimulating a flow of blood cells by inflating the third balloon until the abrasive outer surface abrades tissue, and delivering the agent to the chamber. A balloon catheter system is also provided including a balloon having a wall with an abrasive outer surface for abrading tissue, a catheter having a first lumen for supplying fluid to the balloon to inflate the balloon such that the abrasive surface stimulates a flow of blood cells, and a second lumen for supplying an agent to tissue. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152684 | FAST ANATOMICAL MAPPING USING ULTRASOUND IMAGES - A method for three-dimensional (3D) mapping includes acquiring a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) ultrasonic images of a cavity in a body of a living subject, the 2D images having different, respective positions in a 3D reference frame. In each of the 2D ultrasonic images, pixels corresponding to locations within an interior of the cavity are identified. The identified pixels from the plurality of the 2D images are registered in the 3D reference frame so as to define a volume corresponding to the interior of the cavity. An outer surface of the volume is reconstructed, representing an interior surface of the cavity. | 2011-06-23 |