29th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130184526 | CAPSULE-TYPE MEDICAL APPARATUS, GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND GUIDANCE METHOD THEREFOR, AND INTRASUBJECT INSERTION APPARATUS - Using a guidance system with a simple configuration, propulsive motion along a longitudinal direction and changing of the propulsion direction are easily performed with good precision and stability. There is provided a capsule-type medical apparatus which is inserted into the body of a subject and is guided by an external magnetic field, the capsule-type medical apparatus comprising: a substantially cylindrical capsule; a propulsion mechanism for converting rotary motion about a longitudinal axis R of the capsule into propulsive motion along the longitudinal axis R; a magnet accommodated inside the capsule and disposed in such a manner that the magnetic-pole direction thereof can be switched between a direction along the longitudinal axis R and a direction intersecting the longitudinal axis R; and a securing portion for securing the magnet to the capsule in each of the switched states of the magnetic-pole direction. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184527 | Medical Instrument Light Source Connection Device - A protector for a light conducting conduit constitutes an enlarged head attached to the distal end of the light conducting conduit. The enlarged head has an internal cavity with a shutter positioned adjacent its distal end. The shutter is opened by insertion of the light connection of a medical instrument into the internal cavity. The shutter closes when the light connection of the medical instrument is removed from the internal cavity. The enlarged head is made of a material with a low heat conductivity. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184528 | ENDOSCOPE, AND TREATMENT INSTRUMENT FOR ENDOSCOPE - A medical instrument system includes an elongated member having an inner space in a direction of a longitudinal axis, an insertion section installed at the inner space and having a bending section capable of being bent, a manipulation section configured to manipulate the bending section, a first manipulation member transmitting a driving force of the bending section in accordance with the manipulation by the manipulation section, a second manipulation member arranged in the direction of a longitudinal axis, a connecting section having a first connecting section and a second connecting section and capable of connecting the first manipulation member and the second manipulation member, and a switching mechanism having a first acting section and a second acting section and switching between a connection state and a release state in accordance with a relative movement between the elongated member and the insertion section. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184529 | ENDOSCOPE PLUG MEMBER - An endoscope plug member that is installed in an opening portion of an endoscope having the opening portion which communicates with an outside includes a first contact surface provided at the opening portion, a plug body having a second contact surface that blocks the opening portion by contacting the first contact surface, a holding portion that holds the plug body movably between a first position where the second contact surface contacts the first contact surface and a second position apart from the position, and is attachable to and detachable from the endoscope, an urging member that gives an urging force that presses the plug body in a direction in which the second contact surface contacts the first contact surface to the plug body, and an adjusting portion that selectively changes a movable range of the plug body, in the movable range of the plug body. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184530 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND BRIGHTNESS CONTROL METHOD - An endoscope apparatus includes an objective optical system that is configured so that an observation magnification in at least a center part of an observation range is variable, a magnification control section that controls the observation magnification, and a brightness control section that performs a photometric process that attaches weight to a center part of an image that corresponds to the center part of the observation range when the observation magnification is a second magnification that is higher than a first magnification as compared with a case where the observation magnification is the first magnification, and adjusts the brightness of the image based on the result of the photometric process. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184531 | ENDOSCOPE ADAPTER INCLUDING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE, AND ADAPTER TYPE ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope adapter including a light emitting diode includes: a detachable portion to be attached to an adapter attaching portion provided on a distal end portion of an insertion portion, the insertion portion including inside thereof at least one image-forming optical system; an adapter main body including an adapter side observation optical system whose optical axis is coincident with an optical axis of the image-forming optical system; a contact pin which enables power supply to the light emitting diode to be turned on when the detachable portion is attached to the adapter attaching portion; and a resistor arranged in a space formed in the endoscope adapter to determine a type of the endoscope adapter. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184532 | ENDOSCOPIC METHOD FOR VIEWING A SINUS OPENING - The invention is an endoscopic method for viewing a target portion of a patient's anatomy with access through the oral or nasal cavity. The method includes adjusting a variable direction of view endoscope to a direction of view of between about 0 degrees and 20 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the endoscope and a shaft orientation pointing toward the target portion of the patient's anatomy. The endoscope is then introduced straight into the oral or nasal cavity of a patient until the endoscope is positioned in the back of the cavity. The direction of view is adjusted to view the target portion of the patient's anatomy. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184533 | CONFIGURED AND SIZED CANNULA - A dilator retractor and the dilators that are used for minimally invasive spinal surgery or other surgery are configured to accommodate the anatomical structure of the patient as by configuring the cross sectional area in an elliptical shape, or by forming a funnel configuration with the wider end at the proximate end. In some embodiments the distal end is contoured to also accommodate the anatomical structure of the patient so that a cylindrically shaped, funnel shaped, ovoid shaped dilator retractor can be sloped or tunneled to accommodate the bone structure of the patient or provide access for implants. The dilator retractor is made with different lengths to accommodate the depth of the cavity formed by the dilators. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184534 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CREATING AN OPERATIVE SITE WITHIN A PATIENT - A device for creating an operative space within a body lumen for the performance of a medical procedure, including a pressurizable, expandable balloon element insertable into the body lumen. The balloon element includes an interior space for receiving an inflation fluid. The device further includes an ingress valve coupled with the balloon element and insertable therewith into the body lumen. The ingress valve is capable of being opened to allow the interior space to be filled with the inflation fluid and closed to retain the inflation fluid in the interior space. The device may also include an egress valve coupled with the balloon element and insertable therewith into the body lumen. The egress valve is closed when the interior space is filled with the inflation fluid and is capable of being opened to allow the inflation fluid to vent from the interior space. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184535 | EXPANDABLE TISSUE RETRACTION DEVICES - A surgical access device facilitates access to a surgical site within a patient's body through an incision in the body. Surgical access devices can have a first retention member and a second retention member with a pliable membrane that extends between the first retention member and the second retention member. A retention member can include at least three linkages pivotably coupled to one another such that expanding the retention member causes at least some of the linkages to pivot relative to one another. The pliable membrane can be configured to expand the incision to facilitate access to the surgical site. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184536 | Pneumoperitoneum device - A bag with one or more openings is placed within a body cavity. Excised tissue is placed within the opening of a deflated bag. One or more openings of the bag are withdrawn outside the body cavity and the bag is inflated. Instruments including laparoscopic visualization are placed within the inflated bag that remains within the body cavity. The tissue retained within the bag is morcellated/crushed/reduced and removed. The bag is deflated and removed with residual tissue/blood/fluids inside. The tissue to be removed is retained in the bag which prevents potentially harmful material such as cancerous cells from being released in the body cavity. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184537 | MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A medical image diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes: an image data generating unit, an abnormal region detecting unit, a warning data generating unit, and a display unit. The image data generating unit generates clinical-diagnosis image data on the basis of taken image data obtained in a main image taking mode. The image data generating unit also generates failure-diagnosis image data on the basis of taken image data obtained in a failure diagnosis mode. The abnormal region detecting unit detects, from the failure-diagnosis image data, an abnormal region caused by a failure in the apparatus, by comparing the failure-diagnosis image data with reference image data acquired in advance. The warning data generating unit generates warning data on the basis of a result of the abnormal region detection. The display unit displays the clinical-diagnosis image data to which the warning data is appended. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184538 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SWALLOWING IMPAIRMENT DETECTION - Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for swallowing impairment detection, whereby cervical accelerometry and nasal airflow data is acquired as a candidate executes one or more swallowing events. Upon feature extraction and classification, vibrational and airflow data acquired in respect of each swallowing event is classified as indicative of one of normal or possibly impaired swallowing. Computer-readable media comprising statements and instructions for implementation by a processing device are also described in facilitating swallowing impairment detection respective to candidate swallowing events. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184539 | Sensor Arrangement for Detecting Muscle Activity for the Control of Technical Equipment - A sensor arrangement for detecting muscle activity for the control of technical equipment. When in use the arrangement covers a region of the skin surface of a user, to provide a signal indicative of muscle activity in a limited region for subsequent processing. The arrangement has at least one double-differential myoelectric sensor, together with at least one near-infrared sensor. These are for simultaneous or time-delayed derivation of (a) myoelectric activity and (b) the value of a parameter of the blood (for example the blood oxygen content or the relative quantity of haemoglobin) respectively, in the muscle, the muscles or the tissue under the arrangement. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184540 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR MONITORING AND REPORTING OF MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR THE EVIDENCE -BASED MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE - An integrated tele-health system/device for monitoring and reporting medical information for the evidence-based management of patients with chronic respiratory disease. The device includes a central unit which measures and collects information related to the state of health of the patient, and is provided with elements for wireless or cable transmission of the collected data using a microprocessor based system with a touch screen display, USB communication port and Bluetooth. The device further includes: a removable sensor for the measurement of respiratory air flow and volume, a removable pulse oximetry sensor and a motion sensor. Stored data can be then delivered through landline, broadband, wireless and cell-phone technology to be received by a web server and can then be accessed by medical staff. Being completely portable, the device is provided with a battery of known type, which can be substituted by the user or can be rechargeable. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184541 | INFUSION SET COMPONENT WITH MODULAR FLUID CHANNEL ELEMENT - An infusion set component of a fluid infusion device and/or a fluid infusion port component for delivery of fluid to a patient is compatible with a cooperating fluid channel module. The fluid channel module includes a body section having coupling features to mate with a base of the component. The fluid channel module also includes an interior fluid flow channel formed within the body section to receive fluid from the fluid infusion device and/or from a syringe or pen delivery device. The fluid channel module also includes a conduit having a first end in fluid communication with the interior fluid flow channel, and having a second end to deliver the fluid to the patient. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184542 | Method and System for Providing an Integrated Analyte Sensor Insertion Device and Data Processing Unit - Method and apparatus for providing an integrated analyte sensor and data processing unit assembly is provided. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184543 | Systems and Methods for Obtaining Analytes From a Body - A method may include collecting at least one analyte from within a body, ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. A system may include a means for collecting at least one analyte from within a body, a means for ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and a means for receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184544 | BODY-MOUNTED PHOTOACOUSTIC SENSOR UNIT FOR SUBJECT MONITORING - A body-mounted photoacoustic sensor unit may use photoacoustic sensing to determine one or more physiological parameters of a subject. The body-mounted photoacoustic sensor unit may fixably locate a light source and photoacoustic detector relative to a target area. The photoacoustic detector may detect an acoustic pressure response generated by the application and absorption of light from the light source. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184545 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PULMONARY CONGESTION BASED ON STROKE VOLUME USING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Techniques are provided for detecting pulmonary congestion based on an increase in right ventricular (RV) stroke volume over left ventricular (LV) stroke volume. In one example, the device generates an index based on accumulated differences between RV stroke volume and LV stroke volume while RV stroke volume exceeds LV stroke volume, such that the index is indicative of an ongoing imbalance between RV and LV stroke volume. The index is compared to a suitable threshold to detect a severe imbalance indicative of pulmonary edema. Additionally, techniques are described for estimating RV and LV stroke volumes based on pulmonary artery pressure, left atrial pressure, aortic pressure, LV strain or on various intracardiac or extracardiac impedance measurements. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184546 | Service-Detectable Analyte Sensors and Methods of Using and Making Same - Generally, embodiments of the invention relate to analyte determining devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that include an indicator element that provides information relating to service history of the analyte determining devices, including, for example, previous use of the analyte determining devices. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte determining devices in analyte monitoring. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184547 | Method and Apparatus for Determining Medication Dose Information - Methods, devices, and kits are provided for determining a recommended insulin dose to be administered to user based upon analyte data determined by an analyte sensor. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184548 | BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE MEASURING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS - This biological sample measuring device has the display screen of a display section ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130184549 | PRESHAPED ABLATION CATHETER FOR ABLATING PULMONARY VEIN OSTIA WITHIN THE HEART - Catheters and methods are provided for performing medical procedures, such as tissue ablation, adjacent the ostia of anatomical vessels, such as pulmonary veins. The catheter comprises an elongated flexible integrated catheter body having proximal and distal shaft portions and at least one operative element carried by the distal shaft portion. The distal shaft portion has a proximal section configured to be internally actuated (e.g., using a steering mechanism or pre-shaping the proximal section) to form a simple curve with an apex that can be inserted into the vessel ostium, an intermediate section pre-shaped to form a curve that bends opposite the simple curve, and a distal section configured to be placed into a non-radial relationship (tangential or oblique) with the vessel ostium when the apex of the simple curve is inserted into the vessel ostium. By this arrangement, the operative element is configured to be placed firmly in contact with tissue at a predefined radial location relative to the vessel ostium when the apex of the simple curve is inserted into the vessel ostium. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184550 | MRI-COMPATIBLE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD - An implantable medical lead ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130184551 | NEUROMONITORING DILATOR - A neuromonitoring dilator including a dilator portion and a probe portion. Each of the dilator portion and the probe portion may be provided with at least one electrode for nerve surveillance. The electrodes may be electrically connectable to a control unit in such a way as to be electrically insulated from each other. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184552 | BI-HEMISPHERIC BRAIN WAVE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PERFORMING BI-HEMISPHERICAL BRAIN WAVE MEASUREMENTS | 2013-07-18 |
20130184553 | SINGLE INJECTION METHODS FOR OBTAINING CONDUCTANCE MEASUREMENTS WITHIN LUMINAL ORGANS USING IMPEDANCE DEVICES - Single injection methods for obtaining conductance measurements within luminal organs using impedance devices. In at least one method embodiment, the method is performed by introducing at least part of an impedance device into a mammalian luminal organ, the impedance device comprising an elongated body and a detector positioned along the elongated body, obtaining conductance measurements indicative of a fluid native to the mammalian luminal organ and indicative of a fluid injection while the detector is present within and outside of the lumen of the outer sheath, and calculating a size parameter of the mammalian luminal organ based in part upon some of the obtained conductance measurements. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184554 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE - Disclosed is a device adapted to measure intraocular pressure comprising: a corneal contact lens having a pressure sensor mounted in a recess or cavity in the contact lens, and wherein the contact lens has a back surface which is formed so as to protrude in a desired portion beyond the profile of the adjacent part of the lens and thus to press against the cornea, which protruding portion experiences a reactive deformation which is detected directly or indirectly by the pressure sensor. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184555 | ORAL CAVITY MOUNTED PHOTOACOUSTIC SENSING UNIT - An oral cavity mounted photoacoustic sensing unit is disclosed. The sensing unit may include a light source, a photoacoustic detector, and a support assembly. The support assembly may be configured such that the light source and the photoacoustic detector are fixably located relative to the buccal or sublingual tissue of a subject. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184556 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE BONE MINERAL DENSITY TO ASSES BONE FRACTURES RISK - The present invention relates to a method for estimating the Bone Mineral Density (BMD) using image data collected in emergency situation, i.e. without following specific protocols. In particular, the invention discloses a method for assessing the risk of bone fractures using as one indicator a BMD of one or more bones. The BMD is calculated using a universal constant which provides a value of BMD having a certain error in respect to its true value. However this error does not substantially affect the assessment of the risk of fracture of one or more bones. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184557 | MEDICAL FINDING SYSTEM WITH CONTROL MODULE FOR IMAGE ACQUISITION - In a finding system, a control system and a computer-implemented method to assess medical images, within the scope of a finding workflow a control module can be activated via which the user can enter control data at the finding system. The control data are automatically converted into control commands, which are transmitted to the acquisition system for execution. The acquisition system is expanded by an expansion module in order to transmit process data and status data to the finding system. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184558 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DECODING SENSORY AND COGNITIVE INFORMATION FROM BRAIN ACTIVITY - Decoding and reconstructing a subjective perceptual or cognitive experience is described. A first set of brain activity data produced in response to a first brain activity stimulus is acquired from a subject using a brain imaging device and converted into a corresponding set of predicted response values. A second set of brain activity data produced in response to a second brain activity stimulus is acquired from a the subject and decoded using a decoding distribution and the probability the second set of brain activity data corresponds to said predicted response values is determined. The second set of brain activity stimuli is then reconstructed based on the probability of correspondence between the second set of brain activity data and the predicted response values. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184559 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Compatible Positron Emission Tomography Detector - A compact magnetic resonance imaging compatible positron emission tomography detector. The detector has integrated mechanical and electrical subcomponents. The detector uses a cooling channel which does not interfere with magnetic resonance imaging. The layout and selection of electrical subcomponents of the detector, along with a magnetic resonance compatible cooling strategy, enables the detector to function in a magnetic resonance imaging environment. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184560 | GUIDE BLOCK FOR BIOPSY OR SURGICAL DEVICES - A guide block for an MRI device has a block body with a proximal face, a distal face, and a plurality of passageways extending between the two faces. A first guide passageway within the guide block is open along the body length, extends between the proximal face and the distal face, and is configured to receive a tissue-removing device. A second guide passageway within the guide block is open along the body length, extends between the proximal face and the distal face, and is configured to receive the tissue-removing device. A longitudinal opening extends between the first guide passageway and the second guide passageway, and is coextensive with the first guide passageway and the second guide passageway between the proximal face and the distal face. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184561 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHASE CONTRAST IMAGING WITH IMPROVED EFFICIENCY - A system and method is provided for magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) that includes performing a pulse sequence using the MRI system, the pulse sequence including a phase-based flow encoding to collect a time-series of image data from the portion of the vasculature of the subject and identifying at least a portion of the time series of image data corresponding to a period of reduced flow through the portion of the vasculature. The portion of the time series of image data is subtracted from the time series of image data to create a time series of images of the portion of the vasculature having background tissue surrounding the portion of the vasculature substantially suppressed. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184562 | BIOPSY MARKER WITH IN SITU-GENERATED IMAGING PROPERTIES - An intracorporeal marker, for marking a site within living tissue of a host, includes an outer body portion of biodegradable material. An inner body portion is located in the outer body portion. The inner body portion includes biological material that becomes calcified in the living tissue of the host over time. An agent interacts with the biological material to promote calcification of the biological material of the inner body portion in the living tissue of the host. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184563 | DIRECT CONNECTION HEAD COIL HAVING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT - A head coil for a magnetic resonance tomography device includes a lower part and an upper part that may be positioned above the lower part. The lower part has a lower part base that may be placed on a patient couch for the magnetic resonance tomography device and a lower part resting part that is moveable relative to the lower part base. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184564 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING DEVICE - The magnetic resonance imaging device of the present invention includes a gantry and a bed part comprising a top panel, the gantry comprises a circumferential panel covering outer circumference of a tunnel-shaped static magnetic field space, and a front panel having an opening serving as entrance of a bore for the static magnetic field space, this front panel comprises an arc-shaped outer panel extending from an upper part of the opening serving as entrance of the bore to the ground plane via both sides of the opening, and an inner panel disposed inside the outer panel, a portion connecting the outer panel and the inner panel constitutes a top surface protruding forwardly, and the inner panel is formed in a recessed shape with a concave curved surface extending from the top surface to the opening serving as entrance of the bore. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184565 | Hyperpolarization Apparatus And Method For Administration Of A Hyperpolarized Liquid Contrast Agent - A hyperpolarized liquid contrast agent is for use in a MRT device. The liquid contrast agent passes through a conduit of a MW resonator in the magnetic field of the MRT device. A microwave with a frequency of at least 40 GHz couples into the MW resonator for polarizing the liquid contrast agent upon passage through the conduit in the MW resonator using DNP. The contrast agent is polarized in a continuous passage in the MW resonator and administered immediately. A MW mode is formed in the MW resonator which has an antinode in the magnetic field strength and a node in the electric field strength. The power of the introduced microwave and coupling of the microwave into the resonator are adjusted such that in the area of the line, an amplitude of the MW magnetic field strength B | 2013-07-18 |
20130184566 | Elastic Antenna System for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging System - An antenna system for a magnetic resonance imaging system includes a plurality of antenna elements. The antenna elements are arranged in, at, or on support elements. The support elements are constructed so as to be non-expandable and have a constant surface dimension. Adjacent support elements are connected to an expandable connecting element. The dimensions of the connecting element may be changed by the expansion. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184567 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF POSITION AND MOVEMENT DETECTION FOR UROLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT - Systems and methods of detecting position and movement of the bladder and urethra are provided. In one embodiment, a system is provided including a flexible tube, or catheter, with one or more MEMS sensors and an RF antenna embedded thereon; and an RF receiver located external to the flexible tube. The sensors in the flexible tube can be connected to external electronics, which are in turn connected to a computing device. The MEMS sensors provide motion detection and the RF sensors provide position/distance detection. The MEMS sensors can include, but are not limited to, one or more accelerometers, gyroscopes, stress sensors, tilt sensors, and/or pressure sensors. In operation, the flexible tube is inserted into the bladder through the urethra to detect the location of the bladder neck and track the motion and/or shape of the urethra. The results of the tracking can be provided on a display. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184568 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DILATING AN AIRWAY STENOSIS - A medical device and a system and for dilating a stenotic airway of a patient are described. The medical device comprises a proximal end, a distal end, and a shaft system having an inflation lumen and a ventilation lumen the proximal end. The shaft system has a proximal shaft section and a distal shaft section. An inflatable balloon is attached to the distal shaft section in a position that is proximal to the distal end. The ventilating tip is distal to the balloon on the distal shaft section and has one or more radially facing openings. A method for treating a stenotic airway includes inserting the medical device into a patient's airway, and dilating and ventilating the airway. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184569 | Method for producing an electrophysiological map of the heart - Methods and systems for producing an electrophysiological map of a heart of a patient are disclosed. An example method may include determining a target location and an orientation of a catheter tip, confirming that the tip is located at the target location, measuring the heart parameter value at each of the target locations, and superimposing a plurality of representations of the heart parameter value. Confirmation that the tip of the catheter is located at a target location can be accomplished by comparing the current location of the tip with the target location, a corresponding heart parameter value being measured at each of the target locations by a heart parameter sensor, and the representations of the heart parameter value being superimposed on an image of the heart at the target location to produce the electrophysiological map. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184570 | MOVING OBJECT CONTOUR EXTRACTION APPARATUS, LEFT VENTRICLE IMAGE SEGMENTATION APPARATUS, MOVING OBJECT CONTOUR EXTRACTION METHOD AND LEFT VENTRICLE IMAGE SEGMENTATION METHOD - According to one embodiment, a moving object contour extraction apparatus includes a contour acquisition unit and a contour correction unit. The contour acquisition unit is configured to acquire a contour of a moving object in each image slice. The contour correction unit is configured to correct the contours of the moving object in image slices of at least one image slice time series based on motion trend information of the moving object in each of a plurality of image slice time series. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184571 | Active system and method for imaging with an intra-patient probe - Registration is provided for imaging with an intra-patient probe. The intra-patient probe is used for imaging or the imaging is, at least in part, of the intra-patient probe. Either approach for imaging with an intra-patient probe uses active transitions for registration. In one embodiment, one or more markers in the intra-patient probe are moveable relative to the intra-patient probe, allowing avoidance of occlusions and providing more reliable marker detection for registration. In another embodiment, a value of a parameter for imaging with at least one modality is changed so that acceptable or better registration with an image of another modality may be made. The imaging is repeated with differences, such as field-of-view or scale, allowing for registration for different types of modalities. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184572 | NEEDLE POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus for accurate positioning of a needle guide is disclosed. The apparatus provides a means for taking as input the position vector for the point of insertion of the needle into the body. This point of insertion can be selected from images produced by a Computer Tomography system. Similarly, the apparatus has a means for taking as input the point of target. A controller determines the directional vector between point of insertion and point of target. A guide manipulator accurately positions the needle guide in line with the directional vector, such that the needle can easily be inserted through the guide to the point of target. The positioning of the guide manipulator in accordance with the directional vector is done with the help of motors. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184573 | Intrinsic Frequency Hemodynamic Waveform Analysis - Hardware and software methodology are described for cardiac health measurement. Hemodynamic waveforms variously acquired for a subject are analyzed to calculate or approximate intrinsic frequencies in two domains in two domains across the Dicrotic Notch. The intrinsic frequencies provide metrics/measures that correlate to the cardiac health of the subject. The systems may be used for monitoring a condition and/or is diagnosis. Exemplary uses include identifying (diagnosing) the presence of arrhythmia, heat failure, atrial fibrillation, aneurysms, vessel stenosis or aortic valve dysfunction and the necessity for valve replacement and/or monitoring congestive heart failure progression, together with identifying the acute need for hospitalization in connection with daily testing for any such condition. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184574 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TRANSNASAL IRRIGATION OR SUCTIONING OF THE SINUSES - An irrigation catheter for the treatment of the sinus anatomy is described. The catheter comprises a proximal portion, a rigid middle portion, and a flexible distal portion. The flexible distal portion comprises an irrigation tip and the proximal portion has a stiffness that is intermediate the stiffness of the rigid middle portion and the flexible distal portion. The irrigation tip has a tip opening and one or more radially facing openings. A method for irrigating or suctioning the sinus anatomy includes inserting an irrigation catheter into a patient's anatomy and irrigating or suctioning a target space. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184575 | LIQUID INJECTOR WITH APPROPRIATE OPERATING CONDITIONS SET BY SELECTING DISPLAYED IMAGE - A contrast liquid injector has a controller that calculates a necessary volume of the contrast medium based on a read out necessary dose of effective component per unit weight, weight of the subject, and concentration of the effective component. The injection rate of a base-operation condition is changed based on the calculated necessary volume of the contrast medium, wherein the predetermined injection time is unchanged, for all volumes of the contrast medium, when making the injection pattern, whereby a timing of an optimum concentration of the contrast medium will be substantially unchanged for all volumes of the contrast medium. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184576 | VALVE-EQUIPPED HAND SWITCH AND CHEMICAL LIQUID INTRODUCTION SYSTEM - In a valve-equipped hand switch and a chemical liquid introduction system, a contrast medium in a syringe is delivered to a patient line through a first port, a main passage around a spacer portion, and a second port. Furthermore, a pressure (about 300 psi) of the contrast medium delivered by a chemical liquid introduction device is transmitted as a reaction force through a third plunger from a handle portion of an operation piston held by an operator. As such, the operator can directly feel the pressure of the introduced contrast medium, which gives a sense of ease to the operator during operation. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184577 | TARGETING IMPLANT FOR EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION - A radiation targeting system is provided. The system can include an introducer and an implant. The implant can be disposed within a cannula of the introducer and the implant can include a wire stem and multiple different wire branches each extending outwardly from a proximal portion of the wire stem. A radiation source can then be used to target the implant so that radiation therapy can be delivered to a patient. Optionally, a loader and a trocar can be included with the system. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184578 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MULTI SPECTRAL DOPPLER IMAGES - A method of providing multi spectral Doppler images, including displaying an ultrasound image of an object in a first region; setting a plurality of sample volumes in the displayed ultrasound image; obtaining a plurality of Doppler signals corresponding to the set plurality of sample volumes; and tridimensionally displaying in a second region the multi spectral Doppler images that are generated based on the obtained plurality of Doppler signals. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184579 | Method and System for Measuring Pulmonary Artery Circulation Information - Minimally invasive systems and methods are described for measuring pulmonary circulation information from the pulmonary arteries. A transbronchial Doppler ultrasound catheter is advanced through the airways and in the vicinity of the pulmonary artery. Doppler ultrasound energy is sent through the airway wall and across the pulmonary artery to obtain velocity information of blood flowing through the artery. The velocity information is used to compute pulmonary circulation information including but not limited to flowrate. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184580 | COLOR FLOW IMAGE AND SPECTROGRAM ULTRASOUND SIGNAL SHARING - A color flow image and a spectrogram are generated using the same acquired ultrasound signal. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184581 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPTURE AND DISPLAY OF BLOOD PRESSURE AND ULTRASOUND DATA - An ultrasonic imaging system comprises a processing system and an ultrasound imaging probe that is configured to transmit ultrasound energy into a selected portion of a subject and to receive echoes therefrom and to transmit data signals representative thereof to the processing system. The system further comprises a blood pressure sensor that is configured to measure the blood pressure of the subject and to transmit data signals representative thereof to the processing system. The processing system can processes the received ultrasound data signals to generate an ultrasound image and the received blood pressure data signals to generate a blood pressure trace. The processing system can also display the ultrasound image and blood pressure trace in a display image in which portions of the ultrasound image are displayed in temporal synchrony with portions of the blood pressure trace. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184582 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND MEDICAL IMAGE PARALLEL DISPLAY METHOD - According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe, scanning unit, ultrasonic image data generation unit, layout setting unit, and display unit. The ultrasonic probe includes transducers. The scanning unit scans an object with an ultrasonic beam via the ultrasonic probe. The ultrasonic image data generation unit generates data of ultrasonic images based on outputs from the scanning unit. The layout setting unit sets a specific display layout based on an aspect ratio of a display frame of the ultrasonic image or a size of the ultrasonic image and the number of ultrasonic images for simultaneous display. The display unit displays the ultrasonic images in accordance with the set display layout. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184583 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a ultrasonic transmission/reception unit transmits/receives ultrasonic waves to/from a subject through the ultrasonic probe and generates an echo signal relating to a scan surface. An image generation unit generates an ultrasonic image relating to the scan surface based on the echo signal. A filter executes filter processing with respect to the ultrasonic image and extracts image constituent elements. A feature information generation unit generates feature information indicative of an amount of change in number of the extracted image constituent elements with respect to a change in characteristics of the filter. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184584 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPUTERIZED ULTRASOUND IMAGE INTERPRETATION AND LABELING - A system for labeling medical ultrasound images includes a processor, an ultrasound probe, a display screen, an ultrasound image database, and a labeling module. The display screen is configured to display ultrasound images collected by the ultrasound probe. The ultrasound image database includes a plurality of stored ultrasound images. The labeling module is configured to compare the ultrasound images displayed on the display screen to the stored ultrasound images and automatically label the ultrasound images displayed on the display screen. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184585 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING MEDICAL IMAGE THEREOF - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus is provided. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes an input device configured to receive an input to display a cross-section of a reference medical image, wherein the reference medical image identifies a location of the cross-section in relation to a subject, and includes a characteristic region, and a reference medical image display control device configured to display the cross-section of the reference medical image based on volume data of the reference medical image previously acquired, the cross-section displayed according to the input. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184586 | ULTRASOUND AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING AN ULTRASOUND IMAGE - An ultrasound system and a method of forming an ultrasound image by selectively extracting ultrasound data necessary for forming the ultrasound image from stored ultrasound data are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ultrasound system includes a storage unit configured to store ultrasound data acquired from an object; and a processor configured to selectively extract ultrasound data necessary for forming a target ultrasound image from the ultrasound data stored in the storage unit, and to form the target ultrasound image by using the extracted ultrasound data. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184587 | PROBE DEVICE, SERVER, SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING ULTRASOUND IMAGE, AND METHOD OF PROCESSING ULTRASOUND IMAGE - A probe device, a server, a system for diagnosing an ultrasound image, and a method of processing an ultrasound image. The system includes: a probe device for transmitting an echo signal received from a transducer to a server; a server for executing an ultrasound image diagnostic application. Ultrasound image data is generated by using the echo signal received from the probe device; and an electronic device including a display unit for receiving and displaying the ultrasound image data generated by the ultrasound image diagnostic application of the server. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184588 | DETECTING A STENOSIS IN A BLOOD VESSEL - Doppler ultrasound may be used to detect stenosis in a blood vessel using a variety of approaches. In one approach, the flow envelope is extracted from the Doppler ultrasound measurements, and the extracted flow envelope is parameterized. Classification is then done based on those parameters (and optionally other parameters), to determine whether a stenosis exists. A second approach uses Doppler data that is acquired in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of blood flow, and detects artifacts that are consistent with turbulences that usually appear downstream from stenoses. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184589 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Controlling Field of View in Imaging Systems - Devices, systems, and methods for controlling the field of view in imaging systems are provided. For example, in one embodiment an imaging system includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for use within an internal structure of a patient, an imaging transducer positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, an imaging marker positioned to be detectable within a field of view of the imaging transducer, and a controller in communication with the flexible elongate member and configured to adjust a control signal of the flexible elongate member based on the detection of the imaging marker in data received from the flexible elongate member in order to achieve a desired field of view for the imaging transducer. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184590 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORIENTING A MEDICAL IMAGE - The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices for orienting image data derived from body tissue. An imaging assembly is introduced into the body of a patient and rotated about an axis. A tracking beam mechanically associated with the imaging assembly is generated, such that the tracking rotates about the axis in unison with the imaging assembly. An angle that the rotating tracking beam makes between a reference rotational orientation and a reference point is determined. The reference rotational orientation can be associated with a fiducial point within the ultrasound image data, such that the ultrasound image can be oriented based on the determined tracking beam rotation angle. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184591 | Near Infrared Imaging - Endoscopes and wands, useful for near infrared imaging, particularly for medical purposes, have transmitting members that transmit between about 95% and 99.9% of the energy at a wavelength within the infrared spectrum. The wands and endoscopes have at least one channel for transmitting and receiving light in the visible spectrum and at least one channel for transmitting and receiving light in the infrared spectrum. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184592 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOME HEALTH CARE MONITORING - A home health care monitoring method and system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes: capturing a plurality of video sequences from a plurality of respective cameras disposed in different locations within a patient's home, including capturing two-dimensional image data and depth data for each video sequence; defining a plurality of events to monitor associated with the patient, the events including, during a predetermined time period, at least (1) the patient's body being in a particular position for at least a predetermined amount of time; performing depth-enhanced video content analysis on the plurality of video sequences to determine whether the event (1) has occurred. The video content analysis may include: for each of at least two cameras: automatically detecting a human object based on the two-dimensional image data; using the depth data to confirm whether the human object is in the particular position; and based on the confirmation, tracking an amount of time that the human object is in the particular position; and then determining that the event (1) has occurred based on the collective tracked amount of time. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184593 | Implantable Devices And Methods For The Evaluation of Active Agents - Devices for the local delivery of microdose amounts of one or more active agents, alone or in combination, in one or more dosages, to selected tissue of a patient are described. The devices generally include multiple microwells arranged on or within a support structure. The microwells contain one or more active agents, alone or in combination, in one or more dosages and/or release pharmacokinetics. In an exemplary embodiment, the device has a cylindrical shape, having symmetrical wells on the outside of the device, each well containing one or more drugs, at one or more concentrations, sized to permit placement using a catheter, cannula, or stylet. Optionally, the device has a guidewire, and fiber optics, sensors and/or interactive features such as remote accessibility (such as WiFi) to provide for in situ retrieval of information and modification of device release properties. In the most preferred embodiment, the fiber optics and/or sensors are individually accessible to discrete wells. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184594 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods Analyzing Pressure and Volume Waveforms in the Vasculature - Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for analyzing relative compliance in the peripheral vasculature. Such apparatus, systems and methods generally involve generating a plethysmograph (PG) signal, generating one or more pressure waveforms and comparing the pressure waveform(s) relative to the PG signal to determine compliance indexes associated particular regions of the vasculature. A relative compliance ratio may also be determined by comparing arterial and venous relative compliance indexes. Apparatus, systems and methods are also provided for analyzing a PG waveform. Such apparatus, systems and methods generally involve generating a plethysmograph (PG) signal and comparing amplitude modulation of the PG signal relative to baseline modulation of the PG signal to estimate a relationship between left ventricular end diastolic pressure and stroke volume. The estimated relationship may account for a phase offset for the time between when changes in venous return affect left ventricular end diastolic pressure and stroke volume. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184595 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING ARTERIAL PULSE WAVE VELOCITY - Methods are presented for determining pulse transit time (PTT) and/or pulse wave velocity (PWV) of a subject by application of parametric system identification to proximal and distal arterial waveforms. The two waveforms are measured from the subject. A system is defined that relates the proximal arterial waveform to the distal arterial waveform (or vice versa) in terms of the unknown parameters of a parametric mathematical model. The model parameters are determined from the measured waveforms using system identification. PTT between the proximal and distal arterial sites is then determined from the system model. PWV may also be determined by dividing the distance between measurement sites (D) by PTT. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184596 | BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF CALCULATING ARTERIAL STIFFNESS INDEX WITH THE DEVICE - A CPU of a blood pressure information measurement device calculates blood pressure from a change in internal pressure of an air bladder used to measure the blood pressure. AI (augmentation index) and Tr (traveling time to reflected wave) are calculated from a pulse wave waveform. A path difference calculation unit of the CPU stores a correction equation to correct a pulse wave propagation distance that is stored in advance, and, by substituting the calculated blood pressure value, AI and the like into the correction equation, corrects the pulse wave propagation distance stored in advance and approximates the pulse wave propagation distance stored in advance to an actual pulse wave propagation distance. A PWV (pulse wave velocity) calculation unit calculates the PWV using the corrected distance. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184597 | ACUTE ISCHEMIA DETECTION BASED ON PARAMETER VALUE RANGE ANALYSIS - A heart monitor is disclosed. The monitor computes ST segment deviations and stores the results in heart rate based histograms. Periodically, the monitor analyzes the histogram data to determine a normal range of ST deviation for a particular heart rate range. The monitor computes heart rate dependent ischemia detection thresholds based on the upper and lower boundaries of the normal range. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184598 | INNER AND OUTER TELESCOPING CATHETER DELIVERY SYSTEM - A catheter assembly employs an outer catheter with a pre-formed distal end and an open lumen. An inner catheter having an open lumen and a pre-formed distal end is movably disposed within the outer catheter. Relative rotation and extension of the inner and outer catheters provides the distal end of the catheter assembly with an adjustable range of two- and three-dimensional shapes. The inner catheter can include sections of varying stiffness, such that extension of the inner catheter within the outer catheter modifies the shape of the outer catheter's pre-formed distal end. One or both of the outer and inner catheters includes an occlusion balloon attached to the distal end thereof. The adjustable shaping of the catheter assembly's distal tip provides an improved system for locating and cannulating cardiac venous structures, particularly the coronary sinus via the right atrium. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184599 | NON-INVASIVE MONITORING OF PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - This document provides methods and materials related to the non-invasive measurement of analytes in blood. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184600 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FILTERING ECG ARTIFACTS - Systems and methods of processing raw electrocardiogram (ECG) waveform data of a patient into estimated real-time ECG waveform data. The method includes sensing at least one physical non-cardiac influence on the raw ECG waveform data, constructing a time domain computer model of the at least one physical, non-cardiac influence on the raw ECG waveform data, and adaptively filtering the raw ECG waveform data in the time domain using the constructed time domain computer model of the at least one physical non-cardiac influence on the raw ECG waveform data to form the estimated real-time ECG waveform data. The system can include an ECG device for collecting raw ECG waveform data, at least two ECG electrodes positioned on the patient and electrically coupled to the ECG device, and a processor coupled to the ECG device and configured to compute a time domain model of an artifact created by chest compressions. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184601 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - An embodiment of the invention provides a method of diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea, the method comprising: acquiring a sleep sound signal comprising sounds made by a person during sleep; detecting a plurality of snore sounds in the sleep sound signal; determining a set of mel-frequency cepstral coefficients for each of the snore sounds; determining a characterizing feature for the sleep sound signal responsive to a sum of the variances of the cepstral coefficients; and using the characterizing feature to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea in the person. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184602 | Ventilation Mask with Integrated Piloted Exhalation Valve - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a mask for achieving positive pressure mechanical ventilation (inclusive of CPAP, ventilator support, critical care ventilation, emergency applications), and a method for a operating a ventilation system including such mask. The mask of the present invention includes a piloted exhalation valve that is used to achieve the target pressures/flows to the patient. The pilot for the valve may be pneumatic and driven from the gas supply tubing from the ventilator. The pilot may also be a preset pressure derived in the mask, a separate pneumatic line from the ventilator, or an electro-mechanical control. The mask of the present invention may further include a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) which is integrated therein. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184603 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MULTIMODAL NEUROLOGICAL EVALUATION - A method of building classifiers for multimodal neurological assessment is described. The method comprises the steps of extracting quantitative features from a plurality of physiological and neurocognitive assessments, and selecting a subset of features from the extracted pool of features to construct multimodal classifiers. A device for performing point-of-care multimodal neurological assessment is also described. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184604 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An interactive implantable medical device system includes an implantable medical device and a network-enabled external device capable of bi-directional communication and interaction with the implantable medical device. The external device is programmed to interact with other similarly-enabled devices. The system facilitates improved patient care by eliminating unnecessary geographic limitations on implantable medical device interrogation and programming, and by allowing patients, physicians, and other users to access medical records, history, and information and to receive status and care-related alerts and messages anywhere there is access to a communications network. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184605 | SYSTEM AND DATA PROCESSING DEVICE FOR BIOIMPEDANCE ANALYSIS - A system for bioimpedance analysis of a biological tissue includes a tissue inspector and an impedance calculator. The tissue inspector includes an inspecting circuit for receiving a test signal, a plurality of electrode sets respectively corresponding with a plurality of test parts, and a multiplexer operable to couple a selected electrode set at a detected test part to the inspecting circuit to detect a signal response resulting from the test signal. The impedance calculator is operable to compute impedance information corresponding to the detected test part based on the test signal and the detected signal response. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184606 | BREAST CLASSIFICATION BASED ON IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENTS - A method of screening for breast cancer, including determining at least one first electrical impedance related characteristic for a first breast of a patient, determining at least one second electrical impedance related characteristic for a second breast of a patient and classifying the patient as requiring additional testing, responsive to the value of the first and second characteristics, wherein classifying is not based on a difference between the first and second characteristics. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184607 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CALIBRATING A CALORIC TEST - This document provides methods and materials for calibrating a caloric assay. For example, caloric calibration devices and methods for using caloric calibration devices to calibrate a caloric test are provided. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184608 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING AND REMOVING METALLIC FOREIGN BODIES - Methods and systems for detecting and removing a metallic object from a subject are disclosed. A sheath may be inserted into a channel of the subject. The sheath may include a probe that is removably or movably positioned within the sheath. The probe may include a sensor positioned at or near a distal end of the probe. A location of the metallic object may be detected in the subject using the sensor. The metallic object may be caused to become affixed to one or more of the sheath and the probe. The affixed metallic object may be removed from the subject. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184609 | 3D FABRICATION OF NEEDLE TIP GEOMETRY AND KNIFE BLADE - The present invention provides a method for creating a beveled needle or a blade. The method employs a side wall surface of an angled post as a base to control beveled tip geometry. The invention provides needles, microneedle arrays, blades and microblade arrays with sufficient sharpness and toughness. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184610 | INSTRUMENT GUIDE - A guide for a flexible member includes a stationary member, an articulating member, and an actuating member. The articulating member defines a first lumen. The stationary member, the articulating member, and the actuating member are coupled to one another by one or more arcuate grooves or flanges such that the articulating member pivots relative to the stationary member when the actuating member is moved relative to the stationary member. The stationary member and the actuating member form a second lumen arranged to accommodate the flexible member coextensively in the first lumen and the second lumen. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184611 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR POSTURE AND BODY POSITION CORRECTION AND IMPROVEMENT THROUGH A COMPUTER-ASSISTED BIOFEEDBACK SYSTEM - A wireless, programmable biofeedback system, including one or more sensor/transceiver biofeedback devices, a controller/ transceiver biofeedback device, and a wireless communication link that operationally connects the sensor/transceiver biofeedback device to the controller/transceiver biofeedback device(s). A gyroscopic mechanism may be operationally connected to the sensor/transceiver biofeedback device, as may a distance measuring mechanism, memory, and/or a microprocessor. The sensor/transceiver biofeedback devices attached to a user's body to detect changes in position of the part of the user's body to which the device is attached, and communicate such changes wirelessly to the controller/transceiver biofeedback device. One or more indicating means provide stimulus to train and condition users to maintain or achieve certain postures and/or other body positions that the user can set, monitor and modify. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184612 | MOTILITY MANOMETER PRIMING MANIFOLD SYSTEM WITH ICON-BASED USER INTERFACE AND WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY - A catheter includes a distal distension balloon and circumferentially arranged motility measurement balloons proximal of the distension balloon. A manifold includes balloon ports each configured to fluidly couple to a motility measurement balloon, pressure transducer ports, and a priming port. A port selector is coupled to the manifold and movable between different positions. Each port selector position causes the manifold to establish different fluidic couplings between the respective motility balloon, pressure transducer, and priming ports. A pressure sensing device includes pressure transducers each fluidly coupled to one of the pressure transducer ports. The pressure sensing device is configured to coordinate calibration of the pressure transducers at atmospheric pressure with the port selector in a first position and motility balloon pressure measurements with the port selector in a third position. Priming of the motility measurement balloons is implemented by moving the port selector to a second position. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184613 | Activity and Inactivity Monitoring - Systems and methods are provided for calculating point values for users who participate in activities. An activity is first captured with a sensor. A processor classifies the activity by comparing a sensor signal to templates. Once the activity is classified, an activity factor is selected. Point values are then calculated as a function of the activity factor and duration of the activity. If a predetermined criteria is met, such as | 2013-07-18 |
20130184614 | NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT OF FASCIA - Various methods and devices for minimally invasive treatment and prevention of conditions of the fascia are provided. In one aspect, a method includes providing an acoustic wave source effective to deliver a focused acoustic wave to a target site within a patient's body, and focusing an acoustic wave through a patient's skin such that at least one location in the patient's fascia is fenestrated in a desired pattern. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184615 | Spinal Correction Method and Device - Spinal correction comparable to that achieved through mastery of the specific upper spinal correction procedure may be produced through the simple application of harmonic vibrations and light long axis traction to the spine. Accordingly, complex spine correction may be achieved through a relatively simple procedure, apt for automation. During the procedure the patient may be placed in a supine position and the patient's head supported. The patient's head may be elevated and/or positioned forward with respect to the rest of the body. Light long axis traction is then induced along the spine. During the induction of traction, vibrations are applied to the spine. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184616 | MOBILITY DEVICE - Mobility devices are provided that enable a user to walk when the user's lower leg is in a non-functioning condition. A mobility device includes a main body, a lower leg support, an upper leg support, and a foot. The main body can be secured to a lateral side of the user's upper leg with the upper leg support. The lower leg support is connected to the main body and supports the user's lower leg. The foot is connected to a lower end of the main body and is configured to engage the ground. The foot may have a split foot configuration with a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the foot is positioned rearward of the main body and the second portion of the foot is positioned forward of the main body. Each of the first and second foot portions may have an arcuately shaped profile. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184617 | MUSCLE STRENGTH TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MUSCLE STRENGTH TRAINING - To provide a muscle strength training apparatus with a simple structure and low production cost and a muscle strength training method, wherein the apparatus and the method are capable of conducting muscle strength training that acts on both flexion and extension with load decreasing when the muscle is fatigued, and are safe without excessive force being applied on joints or muscles because no load is applied when movement is stopped. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184618 | LASER ALIGNMENT FOR AUTOMATED CPR DEVICE - An automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation device comprises a compression element for acting on a compression location on a chest of a patient, and an optical alignment aid configured and arranged for projecting, at least temporarily, a light pattern on the patient. The light pattern projected by the optical alignment aid guides the user during the placement procedure of the ACPR device. The light pattern projected by the optical alignment aid allows the user to monitor whether the position of the automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation device has moved during the administration of CPR. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184620 | Heatable Massage Roller and Posture Aid - A massage roller comprises a central spinal recess portion, a circular wall portion on each side of the spinal recess portion, and an outer portion extending outwardly from each of the circular wall portions, the outer portion having a first diameter at or near the circular wall portion, and a second diameter remote from the circular wall portion, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184621 | NECK MASSAGER - The present invention relates to a health massage apparatus, providing a neck massager including a U-shaped neck pillow capable of being hungon a neck of a person, an inside of the U-shaped neck pillow corresponding to the neck has at least one massage component, the at least one massage component include at least two massage heads from the top down along the inside of the U-shaped neck pillow, a height of the upper massage head is lower than the adjacent lower massage head in sequence. According to the human neck characteristics involving the protrusion of the upper neck and the depression of the lower neck, in the present invention the upper massage head is set a low position and the lower massage head is set at a high position, advantageously, each of the massage heads respectively massages the corresponding neck part, the good massage effect can be obtained. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184622 | COMPRESSION SLEEVE AUGMENTING CALF MUSCLE PUMP - A method of selecting and using a compression garment is disclosed. The method may include selecting a garment comprising a compression sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end. The compression sleeve may comprise material having one of short-stretch function and inelastic function. The method may include donning the garment by inserting a limb of an animal or human through an opening in the proximal end and positioning the compression sleeve such that the material extends over at least a portion of a muscle mass of the limb. When the muscle mass is activated, the compression sleeve may augment the venous muscle return produced by the muscle mass. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184623 | INFLATABLE WEARABLE DEEP PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to a deep pressure therapy system. The system comprises an inflatable component and a shell component. The inflatable component can be removably attached to the shell component to form a wearable assembly. The inflatable component is shaped to conform to a portion of a body of an individual, and comprises an inflatable bladder having an inlet port and an outlet port for passage of a fluid. The bladder comprises a plurality of depressions which are generally evenly-distributed over a portion of the bladder. In some embodiments, the depressions are circular welds. In some embodiments, the depressions are three-dimensional welds. The bladder may additionally comprise weld strips. The shell component may comprise one or more stretchable strips which are expandable as safety feature. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184624 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184625 | SPINAL ORTHOSIS - A spinal orthosis has an elongate spinal frame defining upper, middle and lower portions, and a lumbar assembly including a lumbar belt connected to the lower portion of the spinal frame. A middle bracket assembly is pivotally connected to the middle portion of the spinal frame, and a strap has a first end secured to the upper portion of the spinal frame. The strap extends from the upper portion of the frame to the middle bracket assembly with the strap redirecting from the middle bracket assembly and the second end of the strap securing to the lumbar belt. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184626 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HUMAN TRUNK SUPPORT DEVICE - A trunk support device ( | 2013-07-18 |