29th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220226560 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED ENEMA AND RECTAL IRRIGATION PROCEDURES - Methods of administering an enema to a patient utilizing a fecal management system are disclosed. Such methods may include providing the patient utilizing the fecal management system and providing an enema solution providing apparatus. The enema solution providing apparatus may include a bag containing enema solution, tubing, a tubing connector, and an adjustable clamp. The method may include clamping a catheter of the fecal management system between an irrigation port and an collection bag, engaging the tubing connector with the irrigation port, actuating the adjustable clamp to commence a flow from the bag containing enema solution into the patient through the catheter, completing the flow from the bag containing enema solution into the patient, disengaging the tubing connector from the irrigation port; and unclamping the catheter. Kits for providing an enema through a fecal management system and enema solution providing apparatuses are also disclosed. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226561 | CONNECTOR ADAPTED TO ATTACH AN IRRIGATION CATHETER TO TUBING OF AN ANAL OR STOMAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A connector is disclosed that attaches an irrigation catheter to tubing of an anal or stomal irrigation system. The connector has a housing, a pressure control device retained within the housing, and a restriction element. The pressure control device has an inlet channel on a distal side of the pressure control device communicating along an irrigation flow path with an outlet channel on a proximal side of the pressure control device, and a secondary outlet located between the inlet channel and the outlet channel and in communication with the irrigation flow path. The restriction element is inserted into the secondary outlet. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226562 | PEN NEEDLE MAGAZINE - A pen needle magazine ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226563 | MEDICAL INFUSION LINE ELECTRONIC ILLUMINATOR - Aspects of systems and apparatuses for medical infusion illumination are disclosed. In one aspect a system for medical infusion line illumination is disclosed. The system comprising an electronic illuminator. The electronic illuminator comprising a printed circuit board (‘PCB’), a light emitting diode (‘LED’), a lens configured with the LED, a power source to supply power to the PCB and LED; and at least one sensory assembly. The LED and lens of the electronic illuminator are configured to a side scattering fiber optic cable. The side scattering fiber optic cable comprises a fiber funnel cap at a proximal end to receive light from the LED through the lens of the electronic illuminator. The side scattering fiber optic cable further comprises a protective end cap at a distal end, wherein the protective end cap is polished on an interior surface to reflect light from the LED of the electronic illuminator. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226564 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING MICROORGANISM LOAD WITH AN ELECTRONIC ILLUMINATOR - Aspects of systems and methods for controlling SAR in medical infusion illumination are disclosed herein. In one aspect a system for reducing microorganism load in an environment surrounding an electronic illuminator is disclosed. In the system an electronic illuminator is disclosed comprising an LED module, a power driver equipped to the LED module for driving power to the LED, housing to protect the contents of the electronic illuminator and dissipate heat, and a PCB configured with an MCU for controlling operations within the electronic illuminator. Further, the system comprises a side emitting fiber optic line or line, also known as side glow fiber. The side emitting fiber optic line comprises a funnel cap for engaging with the electronic illuminator and a protective end cap for protecting and reflecting light radiation. In other aspects, a method for reducing microorganism count in an environment surrounding an electronic illuminator is disclosed. The method comprises provisioning an electronic illuminator equipped with an LED module and a side emitting fiber optic line. Then transmitting a signal, to a power driver of the LED module to begin the microorganism reduction. Next, emitting light radiation, by the LED module, and lastly terminating the light radiation after a set duration. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226565 | PUMP FOR MEASURING PRESSURE OF FLUID TO BE TRANSFERRED, FLUID TRANSPORT SYSTEM USING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SYSTEM - The present invention discloses a pump for measuring a pressure of fluid to be transferred, a fluid transport system using the same, and a method for operating the system. The pump includes a pumping portion alternately generating a positive pressure and a negative pressure; a first diaphragm which is provided on one side of the pumping portion and of which a shape is changed as the positive pressure and the negative pressure are alternately generated; a transport chamber which sucks and discharges a transport target fluid corresponding to the deformation of the first diaphragm; a second diaphragm which is provided on the other side of the pumping portion; a monitoring chamber which is provided on one side of the second diaphragm and of which a pressure changes corresponding to the deformation of the second diaphragm; and a pressure measuring portion measuring a pressure change of the monitoring chamber. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226566 | BASAL RATE TESTING USING FREQUENT BLOOD GLUCOSE INPUT - An apparatus comprising a user interface configured to generate an electrical signal to start a basal insulin rate test when prompted by a user, an input configured to receive sampled blood glucose data of a patient that is obtained during a specified time duration, including a time duration during delivery of insulin according to a specified basal insulin rate pattern, and a controller communicatively coupled to the input and the user interface. The controller includes an insulin calculation module configured for determining at least one of an amount of basal insulin over-delivered and an amount of basal insulin under-delivered during the basal insulin rate test in trying to meet a target blood glucose baseline. Other devices and methods are disclosed. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226567 | INSERTION DEVICE WITH LINKAGE ASSEMBLY - An insertion device configured to implant a first medical device and a second medical device in a user. The first medical device may be a fluid delivery cannula configured to deliver a fluid (e.g., insulin) to the user. The second medical device may be an analyte sensor (e.g., a glucose sensor) configured to detect a physiological characteristic of the user (e.g., a glucose level). The insertion device may be configured to be worn by the user. The insertion device includes a first linkage assembly configured to extend and retract a first insertion needle to implant the first medical device and a second linkage assembly configured to extend and retract a second insertion needle to implant the second medical device. The insertion device includes a user input device configured to cause the insertion device to initiate the implantation when activated by the user. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226568 | INSULIN INFUSION SET - Embodiments of devices and methods to maintain preservative concentration in a medication delivered using a medical device are provided. A barrier layer can be used to prevent migration of preservatives. A vent can be used to allow release of preservatives prior to delivery to the patient. An absorbent element can be used to maintain preservative concentration at a desired level. A filter can be used to capture particulates from the medication prior to delivery to a patient. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226569 | Method and Manufacture of a dual lumen fiber optic medical infusion line - Aspects of a dual lumen fiber optic medical infusion line and method of manufacture are disclosed herein. The dual lumen fiber optic medical infusion line includes a first elongate body that is substantially cylindrical and extends from a proximal end to a distal end and includes a first lumen extending throughout the entire length of the first elongate body, and a second elongate body that is substantially cylindrical and extends from a proximal end to a distal end and includes a first lumen extending throughout the entire length of the second elongate body, The second elongate body is engaged to the first elongate body. A fiber optic cable is disposed within the first elongate body. A distal end cap is engaged to the distal end of the fiber optic cable, and a fiber funnel cap is engaged to the proximal end of the fiber optic cable. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226570 | INFUSION PUMP CONTROL UNIT KEYPAD - Infusion pump control unit keypad assemblies are provided, and include a cover assembly having an outer surface and an inner surface and a perimeter gasket disposed within a raised perimeter on the outer surface of the cover assembly. A lens and a circuit assembly are coupled to the outer surface of the cover assembly. A switch assembly is coupled to the circuit assembly, a shield assembly is coupled to the switch assembly, a light assembly is coupled to the shield assembly and an overlay assembly is coupled to the light assembly. Methods of making infusion pump control unit keypad assemblies are also provided. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226571 | AMBULATORY MEDICAMENT PUMP VOICE OPERATION - Ambulatory medical devices that provide therapy to a subject, such as blood glucose control, are disclosed. Disclosed systems and devices can transmit a request to modify blood glucose control therapy delivered to a subject. The request can be transmitted via a voice-activated control system, the ambulatory medicament pump can include a medicament reservoir, a pump controller, a wireless data interface, and/or other elements. The device can receive an indication that the request to modify therapy is approved and, in response to the indication that the request to modify the blood glucose control therapy is approved, instruct the pump controller to modify the blood glucose control therapy delivered to the subject. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226572 | Plastic Flange for a Medical Container, Medical Container Including This Plastic Flange, and a Method for Manufacturing This Medical Container - A plastic flange for a medical container, the plastic flange defining an opening, the opening being surrounded by a peripheral collar, the collar providing a support to a user's fingers, wherein the flange comprises connecting means for connecting the flange to an external surface of a tubular barrel of the medical container, and wherein the flange further comprises a remotely readable electronic component for remote identification of the medical container, the remotely readable electronic component being embedded into the plastic flange. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226573 | INFUSION DEVICE - An infusion device configured to implant a cannula and a sensor in a user. The infusion device includes a first unit defining a first housing and a second unit defining a second housing. The second housing is configured to engage the first housing. The infusion device includes a first insertion needle configured to implant the cannula in the user and a second insertion needle configured to implant the sensor in the user when the second unit engages the first unit. The infusion device includes processing circuitry in electrical communication with the sensor and a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the cannula. In examples, the first unit and the second unit are configured to engage using an inserter. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226574 | BILATERALLY DRIVEN INTEGRATED MEDICAL DEVICE - The invention discloses a bilaterally driven integrated medical device, comprising: infusion unit; program unit comprising input end and output end, and the input end comprises a plurality of electrically connective regions for receiving signals of analyte data in the body fluid, after the output end is electrically connected to the power unit, the program unit controls whether the infusion unit delivers drugs; an infusion cannula with conductive area(s); and a plurality of electrodes for detecting analyte data in body fluid, the electrode comprising conductive-area electrode(s) and cannula-wall electrode(s), the conductive area of the infusion cannula being at least as a conductive-area electrode, and one or more cannula-wall electrodes being located on/in the wall of the infusion cannula. It takes only one insertion to perform both analyte detection and drug infusion. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226575 | Systems and Methods for Regulating Fluid Infusion in a Patient - Closed-loop systems and methods are described herein for regulating a flow of medication being intermittently infused to a patient based on one or more vital signs. The dosage rate of the medication can be adjusted periodically as needed to ensure the patient's vital sign remains with a target range. Various safeguards can be used to ensure the safety and efficacy of the closed-loop systems and methods. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226576 | COMPENSATION FOR MISSING READINGS FROM A GLUCOSE MONITOR IN AN AUTOMATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM - Exemplary embodiments may address the problem of missing blood glucose concentration readings from a glucose monitor that transmits blood glucose concentration readings over a wireless connection due to problems with the wireless connection. In the exemplary embodiments, an automated insulin delivery (AID) device uses an estimate in place of a missing blood glucose concentration reading in determining a predicted future blood glucose concentration reading for a user. Thus, the AID device is able to operate normally in generating insulin delivery settings despite not receiving a current blood glucose concentration reading for a current cycle. There is no need to suspend delivery of insulin to the user due to the missing blood glucose concentration reading. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226577 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE, MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLYING - The present disclosure relates to a support structure for a medicament container used in a medicament delivery device. The support structure accommodates an elongated plunger rod and a drive spring and can have a tubular body having a predetermined radial dimension, a longitudinal axis (A), a distal end and a proximal end and at least one first flexible element arranged at the proximal end of the tubular body and having the same radial outer and inner dimensions as the tubular body. The flexible element is provided with a contact member with an outer radial dimension extending the outer dimension of the tubular body for compensating of manufacturing tolerances of the medicament containers made of glass. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226578 | NEEDLELESS INJECTION DEVICE AND METHOD USING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a needleless injection device and methods to use the same. The needleless injection device comprises a first slider, a second slider, a driving unit to move the first and second sliders, and an ampoule injection tube. The driving unit controls the movement of the first and second sliders such that the value of the combined momentum of the first and second sliders is substantially zero, and the movement of the first and second slider injects the liquid from the ampoule injection tube into a subject. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226579 | Electronic Module and Drug Delivery Device - The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a port for connecting to the connector of the electronic module. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226580 | Drug Delivery Device - A drug delivery device comprising a first module comprising a zinc-air cell located at one end of the first module, a second module for attachment to the one end of the first module and comprising electronics, and activation means for activating the zinc-air cell and being designed such that at least one air hole is created in an air tight sealing of the zinc-air cell when the second module is attached to the one end of the first module. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226581 | SYRINGE WITH A BIDIRECTIONAL PLUNGER ADVANCING MECHANISM FOR A MICRO-DOSING SYRINGE PUMP - Disclosed is a syringe for a micro-dosing syringe pump. The syringe includes a reservoir having an outlet port; a plunger having a track, with the plunger received inside a portion of the reservoir; a plunger driver comprising a gear connected to one end of a shaft and a pin located adjacent an opposite end of the shaft, with the plunger driver received inside the plunger and with the pin located inside and engaging the track. In use, rotation of the gear in a first direction advances the plunger into the reservoir a first distance as the pin travels in the track and rotation of the gear in a second direction opposite the first direction advances the plunger a further distance into the reservoir as the pin travels in the track. The design prevents excess dosing in a runaway motor failure. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226582 | AUTOINJECTOR - An autoinjector comprises a housing, a product container, a displaceable needle protection sleeve, a plunger rod displaceable by a preloaded discharge spring, a dose setting element with at least two different rotational positions relative to the housing, and a dosing sleeve. The dosing sleeve or the plunger rod has a dose selection stop, and the other has at least one dosing stop. By rotating the dose setting element, the dosing sleeve or the plunger rod is rotated relative to the other. Upon displacement of the needle protection sleeve, the spring displaces the plunger rod, whereby, if the dose setting element is in the first rotational position, the dose selection stop and the first dosing stop strikes against each other, and, if the dose setting element is in the second rotational position, one of the dose selection stop and the first dosing stop is or can be moved past the other. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226583 | Apparatus for Detecting a Dose of Medicament Delivered from an Injection Device - In order to address a common need for cost efficient capturing of data relative to dosage and administration time in self-medication schemes, the present disclosure proposes an apparatus with an accessory and an injection device, wherein the accessory attaches and detaches to the injection device, the accessory housing a control unit; and the injection device includes a passive electronic arrangement and the control unit is configured to use the passive electronic arrangement to determine information correlating to a dose of medicament injected. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226584 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING TIGHTENING ANGLE OF NEEDLE SAFETY PROTECTOR - A device for adjusting the tightening angle of a needle safety protector is proposed. The device is configured to provide an injection needle in an integrated state with a needle hub for preventing reuse of the injection needle and to fasten the needle hub to a needle safety protector that is disposed of in a folded state after use, a fastening structure is improved such that rotation is possible by a predetermined angle when the needle safety protector is rotated. Accordingly, an injection is safely performed by correcting the injection needle to the reference direction. In addition, even when a syringe is assembled by deviating from a reference angle during the mass production with the automatic line, the wrong angle is corrected in use. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226585 | LUER-LOCK FASTENING NEEDLE HUB - A Luer-lock fastening needle hub is proposed. The Luer-lock fastening needle hub has an insertion groove for a front end of a tapered tube of a barrel to receive the tapered tube into which a plunger is inserted, so that a plunger contact surface is inserted into the tapered tube of a front discharge end of the barrel. The Luer-lock fastening needle hub has a needle cap fastening grooves formed along an outer circumference thereof and “V”-shaped insertion guides are formed in four direction at front portions of openings of the needle cap fastening grooves, so that fastening protrusions formed on an inner surface of a needle cap are unaffectedly guided by the “V”-shaped insertion guides and are easily aligned and fastened to the needle cap fastening grooves. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226586 | An Inhaler For Electronically Supervised Parenteral Administration of a Pharmaceutical Composition - An inhaler ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226587 | ULTRASONIC BREATH ACTUATED RESPIRATORY DROPLET DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - An ultrasonic droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable amounts of a substance to a user for respiratory use is disclosed. The ultrasonic droplet delivery device generally comprises a body housing, a mouthpiece having an ejector mechanism, and a fluid cartridge having at least one fluid reservoir. In certain embodiments, the ejector mechanism may comprise at least one ultrasonic actuator and at least one aperture plate with a plurality of openings formed through its thickness for ejecting droplets. The device may further comprise at least one differential pressure sensor configured to activate the ejector mechanism upon sensing a pre-determined pressure change within the device to thereby generate the ejected stream of droplets. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226588 | MEDICAL VENTILATOR HAVING IN-SERIES PISTON PUMPS - A ventilator apparatus is disclosed that provides various improvements with regard to features and practicality and overall benefits to patients suffering from respiratory and other conditions. The apparatus is constructed in an efficient and reliable way including a single motor and drivetrain assembly that operates a plurality of fluid pumps to achieve the present ventilator functions as described and shown. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226589 | VACUUM SHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR ATTACHMENT TO MEDICAL MASKS - A vacuum shield assembly and related vacuum system intended for attachment to an existing medical mask for oxygen delivery, air suction, nebulization, BIPAP, and/or CPAP. The vacuum shield assembly generally comprises a shield body and a retaining assembly. The retaining assembly may attach the vacuum shield assembly to a vacuum tube of the existing mask, which may be connected to a negative pressure vacuum system. The retaining assembly may also be attached to a nebulizer unit or component thereof, or to an oxygen supply tube of a BIPAP or CPAP mask, or a mask configured for oxygen delivery. The shield body may comprise a lower segment, which may comprise a connecting component configured and dimensioned for attachment to, and for a fluid communication, with the retaining assembly. The shield body may be configured and dimensioned to correspond to the geometry of the existing mask. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226590 | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS - An oral medical apparatus includes a flexible tube with a first portion adjacent a proximal end of the tube and a second portion adjacent to the first portion. A support is located within the upper portion to prevent compression or collapse of the upper portion of the tube. The oral medical apparatus can accommodate a rigid connector that may be directly coupled to an anesthesia breathing circuit or a medical breathing device. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226591 | ACOUSTIC GUIDED SUCTION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - A method for guiding suction of an obstruction may comprise emitting sound waves from a sound generator into a tube, detecting returning acoustic reflections with at least one sound receiver, analyzing, using a processor, timings and amplitudes of the returning acoustic reflections to determine a location and size of an obstruction within the tube and a location of a tip of a suction catheter, and guiding the suction catheter to the obstruction. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226592 | AMBULATORY TUBE SUPPORT FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBING - An ambulatory tube support and aligner for rapidly securing an endotracheal tube to an airway of a patient includes a support body, a fastener, and a compressible material. The support body has opposed inner and outer surfaces and includes a maxilla portion, a mandible portion, and two opposing end portions. The two opposing end portions individually connect the upper portion to the lower portion and define a perimeter of an opening. The opening is configured to overlay the mouth of the patient when the support body is secured to the patient. The fastener has a movable portion rotatively coupled to a fixed portion. A single rotation of the movable portion of the fastener causes the compressible material to secure the endotracheal tube at one end of the opening to provide an unobstructed view of the patient's mouth. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226593 | POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION APPARATUS AND POSITIVE PRESSURE MASK - A positive pressure ventilation apparatus may include a positive pressure mask; a positive pressure source; and an exhalation filter. The positive pressure mask may include a mask body having a patient-contact perimeter and including a flexible concertinaed portion of uniform flexion continuously around the mask body. The flexible concertinaed portion may include a plurality of ridges. The positive pressure mask may further include a gas inlet to the mask body configured to be connected to the positive-pressure source; and an adhesive seal positioned at the patient-contact perimeter which may be positioned at the outermost portion of the patient contact perimeter. The adhesive seal may comprise one or more layers. Each layer may include one or more cover members, each of which may include at least one removable tab; and at least one perforation. Each layer may further include a dual-sided form carrier with adhesive material on one or both sides. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226594 | PATIENT INTERFACE, SEAL FORMING STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OF THE SAME - The present specification is directed a method manufacturing a patient interface for treatment of sleep disordered breathing using air pressure by delivery of air to a patient's airway. The method includes locating a shell, a first sub section of a seal forming structure, and a first section of the seal forming structure in a tool. The first sub section includes a groove. The first section is constructed from a thermoformable material. The method further includes introducing a moudling material to the tool and overmolding the shell, the first sub section, and the first section. The moulded material forms a second sub section of the seal forming structure that connects the first sub section to the shell and fully encloses the first section within the groove. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226595 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed, for use with delivery of respiratory gases to a patient. The breathing assistance apparatus includes a patient interface, having a body section adapted to cover the nose, or nose and mouth of a patient and a sealing interface. The sealing interface includes at least an outer sealing member. The outer sealing member is adapted to attach to the body section in a sealing manner and has a substantially thin section in at least its nasal bridge region. The thin section is substantially thinner than the rest of the outer sealing member. The patient interface comprises a mask body and a seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a flexible seal, and a rigid seal clip, the seal assembly being removably attached to the mask body via the rigid seal clip. The mask body and rigid seal clip are profiled to match the contours of a user's face so that the seal has a substantially constant wall depth. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226596 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed, for use with delivery of respiratory gases to a patient. The breathing assistance apparatus includes a patient interface, having a body section adapted to cover the nose, or nose and mouth of a patient and a sealing interface. The sealing interface includes at least an outer sealing member. The outer sealing member is adapted to attach to the body section in a sealing manner and has a substantially thin section in at least its nasal bridge region. The thin section is substantially thinner than the rest of the outer sealing member. The patient interface comprises a mask body and a seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a flexible seal, and a rigid seal clip, the seal assembly being removably attached to the mask body via the rigid seal clip. The mask body and rigid seal clip are profiled to match the contours of a user's face so that the seal has a substantially constant wall depth. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226597 | CPAP SYSTEM - An apparatus for humidifying a flow of breathable gas includes a water reservoir and a water reservoir dock forming a cavity structured and arranged to receive the water reservoir in an operative position. The water reservoir comprises a reservoir base including a cavity structured to hold a volume of water, the reservoir base including a main body and a thermally conductive portion provided to the main body. The thermally conductive portion comprises a combined layered arrangement including a metal plate and a thin film, the thin film comprising a non-metallic material and including a wall thickness of less than about 1 mm. The thin film is adapted to form at least a bottom interior surface of the water reservoir exposed to the volume of water, and the metal plate is adapted to form a bottom exterior surface of the water reservoir. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226598 | HIGH FLOW AEROSOL BLENDING - Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for introducing a nebulized medication into breathing gas for respiratory therapy. An apparatus includes a reservoir to contain a volume of medication, a vibrating mesh disposed at a reservoir outlet of the reservoir to receive a flow of the medication from the reservoir and output a flow of nebulized medication, a mixing chamber having a gas inlet to receive a flow of breathing gas from a gas source, and a nebulizer inlet to receive the flow of nebulized medication from the vibrating mesh, where the vibrating mesh is disposed between the nebulizer inlet and the reservoir outlet. The apparatus can include a pressure tap tube or other implement in fluid communication with the mixing chamber and the reservoir to selectively equalize pressure between the mixing chamber and a headspace in the reservoir above the volume of medication. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226599 | VALVE ASSEMBLY, VENTILATOR, PROCESS FOR OPERATING A VALVE ASSEMBLY, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A valve assembly, a ventilator, a process for operating a valve assembly and a computer program are provided. The valve assembly ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226600 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MINIMIZING COGNITIVE DECLINE USING AUGMENTED REALITY - An exemplary device, according to the present disclosure, provides a housing, an AR lens, a projector, a memory, and a control system. The control system and memory determine when the user is confused. The control system then provides for projecting a reorientation graphic via the projector directed at the AR lens. In some implementations, the reorientation graphic provides real time information and reminders to a user as they proceed through life. The exemplary device enables a user to maintain greater independence and a more normal lifestyle with the assistance of the reorientation graphic. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226601 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING SLEEP ENVIRONMENT - Disclosed are a method, system and apparatus for adjusting a sleep environment. The method comprises the following steps: a data acquisition structure ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226602 | PACKAGED HYDROPHILIC MEDICAL DEVICES - Ready to use packaged medical products that include hydrated hydrophilic medical devices and methods of making the same. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226607 | DRAINAGE OR INFUSION CATHETER AND METHOD OF USE - A drainage or infusion catheter and methods of use are disclosed. In one embodiment, the catheter includes a tube body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a plurality of ports arranged along the tube body from the distal end to the proximal end. The distal end of the tube body is configured to deform around itself into a substantially spiral shape so as to cover at least one of the plurality of ports located near the proximal end of the tube body. In another embodiment, a flap is configured to erupt from apertures arranged in the tube and extend outwardly around the tube body so as to cover at least one of the plurality of ports located near the proximal end of the tube body. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226608 | INFUSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRUG DELIVERY - A medical device ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226609 | System and Method for Medical Device Position Guidance - A medical device position guidance system includes a plurality of noninvasive external detector devices communicable with an invasive medical device. A magnetic field is used to gather information about the anatomical size and shape of a subject, such as a human. The medical device position guidance system further uses the magnetic field to obtain information about the positioning of the invasive medical device relative to the subject's anatomy. A method of using the medical device position guidance system is also provided. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226610 | CATHETER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CATHETER - This catheter has: a shaft ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226611 | STEERABLE CATHETERS - Steerable catheters may include a plurality of generally arcuate-shaped struts connected at proximal and distal ends of a handle. The handle is connected to a tubular portion at a distal end of the handle. The tubular portion includes a resilient component positioned near a distal tip of the tubular portion. The catheter includes a pull wire fixed to a point at or near the distal tip of the tubular portion. Upon manual compression of the handle, the struts are squeezed together, lengthening the handle, and extending the pull wire proximally. The proximal extension of the pull wire can cause the distal tip of the catheter to deflect. The catheter can be rotated greater than 360° around a longitudinal axis. The compressible handle can allow a user of the catheter tactile feedback and control over navigation of the catheter. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226612 | CATHETER MANAGEMENT DEVICE - An elongate shaft management device has an upper plate and a lower plate. The lower plate has at least one groove that is sized to receive the elongate shaft. The at least one groove in the lower plate cooperates with the upper plate to capture the elongate shaft and prevent movement of the elongate shaft. The upper plate is releasably coupled to the lower plate to provide access to the elongate shaft and allow it to be manipulated. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226613 | VASCULAR ACCESS CATHETER WITH PROTECTABLE INLINE NEEDLE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Exemplary embodiments described herein are directed to a vascular access catheter device with an inline needle, the device having a needle portion that is linearly displaceable relative to a catheter portion, and vice versa, and to methods of performing blood transfer procedures using said device. Retraction of the needle portion relative to the catheter portion allows the catheter of the catheter portion to cover the needle tip during a blood transfer procedure, thereby preventing needle damage to a fistula/graft or peripheral vessel of a patient, as well as possible needle stick injuries to health care workers during removal/disposal of a used device. Because the needle still remains largely within the catheter after retraction, there is no risk of catheter collapse, kinking, etc., during use, which could compromise blood flow during a hemodialysis or other vascular access procedure. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226614 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly includes: a catheter; and an inner needle inserted through the catheter. The catheter includes: a catheter body; and a flexible portion that is located at a distal portion of the catheter body and forms a most distal portion of the catheter. An elastic modulus of the catheter body is greater than an elastic modulus of the flexible portion. The catheter has a mixed region in which the catheter body and the flexible portion overlap each other in a radial direction. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226615 | Devices and Methods for Fluid Transfer Through a Placed Peripheral Intravenous Catheter - An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer, and an actuator. A distal end portion of the introducer is configured to be coupled to a peripheral intravenous line. The introducer defines an inner volume having a first portion that defines an axis parallel to and offset from an axis defined by a second portion. A first portion of the actuator is movably disposed in the first portion of the inner volume. A second portion of the actuator is movably disposed in the second portion of the inner volume and coupled to the catheter movably disposed in the second portion of the inner volume. The actuator moves the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the catheter is disposed within the peripheral intravenous line. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226616 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - A vascular access device may include a housing, a catheter assembly and a needle assembly. The housing includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a slot extending longitudinally therebetween. The catheter assembly includes a catheter hub and a catheter extending distally from the catheter hub, wherein the catheter and the catheter hub are disposed within the housing. The needle assembly includes a needle hub having a translation feature and an introducer needle having a sharp distal tip. The introducer needle extends distally from the needle hub through the catheter. The translation feature is moveable along the slot to translate the needle hub between the proximal end of the housing and the distal end of the housing. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226617 | GUIDEWIRE AND METHOD OF USE - A guidewire formed from drawn filled tubing having an inner core member encased in an outer layer. The inner core member is formed from a linear elastic or superelastic material and the outer layer is formed from a metal alloy such as 35N LT. A portion of the outer layer is ground down to form a feather edged joint between the outer layer and the inner core member. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226618 | MOLD FOR FORMING SOLDER DISTAL TIP FOR GUIDEWIRE - A mold is used to form a solder joint to join the distal end of the guidewire to a wire coil. The mold has a cavity that can have different configurations so that the solder joint can be any of bullet shaped, micro-J shaped, cone shaped, truncated cone shaped, or have a textured surface. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226619 | GUIDE WIRE FRICTION FEEDBACK DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INTERVENTIONAL SURGICAL ROBOT - The disclosure relates to a guide wire friction feedback device and method for interventional surgical robot. The friction feedback device includes two sets of driving end parts, driven end parts and clamping parts symmetrically arranged along the guide wire. The structure of the friction feedback device is relatively simple, compact and stable. When the clamping part is subjected to the force in the clamping direction of the guide wire, the force is transmitted to the right-angle connecting plate through the U-shaped slot connector, the first slider and the first micro linear guide. The high precision load cell only measures the axial force of the guide wire, that is, the push-pull force felt by the high precision load cell (that is, the friction on the guide wire), so as to judge the force change of the axial friction of the guide wire. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226620 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A BALLOON CATHETER SUPPORT SLEEVE - A system and method for widening a narrowed blood vessel in a patient, the system including a guidewire, a balloon catheter having an enlarging balloon, and a tubular support sleeve having at least one support balloon. The support balloon is inflated to mechanically support the advancement of the balloon catheter into a narrowed segment of the blood vessel. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226621 | FLUID PRESSURE GUN DEVICE FOR BALLOON CATHETER - A fluid pressure gun device for a balloon catheter includes a tubular cavity, a fluid tube, a pressure monitoring device, a plunger, a screw structure, a cover and a detent structure, wherein inside the body of the cavity forms a chamber. The plunger is disposed in the chamber, and the inside of the casing forms a chamber. The screwing structure includes two screwing blocks, and each screwing block is oppositely arranged in the chamber according to the plunger as the center. Each of the screw blocks is screwed with the plunger, and a plurality of springs respectively lean against the screw block and the cover. The detent structure is used to depart the screw blocks from the plunger. The plunger is supported by each screw block at least on two opposite sides, and making it a highly reliable combination of the plunger and each screw block. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226622 | Fluid Removal Device - A fluid removal device is provided for removing fluid from pleural space that includes a flexible, open tube with a slight resting curve. A first channel along a greater curvature of the tube contains a plurality of cannulas that can be extended into the pleural space to infuse medications. A second channel along a lesser curvature of the tube contains a line attached to the outer portion of the tube and tension placed on the line will increase the curve of the tube to assist in the placement of the tip of the tube in a desired location in the pleural space. The tube may be connected to a portable suction/fusion device via a click connect device. The tube may also include an improved tip and a tab for extending the cannulas maintains the corridor of stability. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226623 | ADJUSTABLE SHUNTS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present technology is directed to adjustable interatrial shunting systems that selectively control blood flow between the left atrium and the right atrium of a patient. The adjustable interatrial devices include a shunting element having an outer surface configured to engage native tissue and an inner surface defining a lumen that enables blood to flow from the left atrium to the right atrium when the system is deployed across the septal wall. The systems can include an actuation assembly for selectively adjusting a geometry of the lumen and/or a geometry of a lumen orifice to control the flow of blood through the lumen. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226624 | URETERAL STENT - A ureteral stent is provided. The stent may include a first section having a first wall defining a first luminal section. The stent may further include a second section having a second wall defining a second luminal section. The second section can be enabled to substantially close at times external pressure is applied to the stent. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226625 | ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL BIOCOMPATIBLE FOAM USED AS A HEMOSTATIC AGENT FOR ACUTE WOUNDS - A sprayable polymeric foam hemostat for both compressible and non-compressible (intracavitary) acute wounds is disclosed. The foam comprises hydrophobically-modified polymers, such as hm-chitosan, or other amphiphilic polymers that anchor themselves within the membrane of cells in the vicinity of the wound. By rapidly expanding upon being released from a canister pressurized with liquefied gas propellant, the foam is able to enter injured body cavities and staunch bleeding. The seal created is strong enough to substantially prevent the loss of blood from these cavities. Hydrophobically-modified polymers inherently prevent microbial infections and are suitable for oxygen transfer required during normal wound metabolism. The amphiphilic polymers form solid gel networks with blood cells to create a physical clotting mechanism that prevent loss of blood. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226626 | MICRONEEDLE PARTICLES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT AND DELIVERING A SUBSTANCE OF INTEREST - Provided herein are microneedle particles, compositions that include microneedle particles, methods of treating skin, and methods of delivering a substance of interest. The microneedle particles may include one or more microneedles, and the microneedle particles may be configured to prevent the entire microneedle particle from penetrating the biological tissue. The microneedle particles may be dispersed in a liquid medium to form a composition. A biological tissue may be contacted with the microneedle particles to pre-treat the biological tissue, and a substance of interest may be applied to the pre-treated biological tissue. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226627 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH THERAPEUTIC SUPPOSITORY - A circular stapling device includes one or more therapeutic-containing suppositories that may be secured to an anastomotic site during an anastomotic procedure to reduce the level of bacterial collagenase and minimize the likelihood of anastomotic leakage. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226628 | Adapter to Facilitate Blood Draw and Infusion, Related Systems, And Methods - An adapter configured to couple to a catheter assembly. The adapter may include a first proximal port, a second proximal port, and a distal port. An infusion fluid pathway may extend between the first proximal port and the distal port. A blood withdrawal fluid pathway may extend between the second proximal port and the distal port. The adapter may include a one-way septum disposed in the first proximal port and configured to open to allow fluid flow in a distal direction at a pressure differential across the one-way septum. The one-way septum is disposed within the infusion fluid pathway. The adapter may include a two-way septum disposed in the second proximal port. The two-way septum may be disposed within the blood withdrawal fluid pathway. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226629 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT INTO A MEDICAL DEVICE - A system, method, and article for delivering an antimicrobial agent into the lumen of a trans-dermal catheter are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a catheter, and the elongate member containing an antimicrobial. In the alternative an antimicrobial agent can be placed on an interior surface of a retaining ring. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226630 | Flexible Cap for Conical Connectors - The present disclosure is directed to a flexible cap for a medical fitting, such as a luer-lock fitting. The flexible cap includes a cap component defining a top surface, a cylindrical wall extending opposite from the top surface of the cap component, and an inner sealing surface. The cylindrical wall defines a hollow interior configured to receive an internal tapered sealing wall of a male connector of the medical fitting so as to form a seal with an outer surface of the tapered sealing wall. Further, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap is configured within the hollow interior. Thus, when the tapered sealing wall of the male connector of the medical fitting is received within the hollow interior of the cylindrical wall, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap seals the fluid passageway of the tapered sealing wall. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226631 | VALVE RETAINER RING AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A catheter system may include a catheter assembly. The catheter assembly may include the catheter adapter, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, an inner surface forming a lumen, the lumen extending through the distal end and the proximal end, and a side port disposed between the distal end and the proximal end. The catheter assembly may include an annular valve, which may be disposed within the lumen and aligned with the side port. The annular valve may seal a fluid pathway from the side port to the lumen. The catheter assembly may include a retainer ring disposed proximal and/or proximate the annular valve within the lumen. The catheter assembly may include a catheter extending distally from the distal end of the catheter adapter. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226632 | VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE - Apparatus and methods are described including an impeller ( | 2022-07-21 |
20220226633 | IMPLANTABLE PUMP SYSTEM HAVING AN UNDULATING MEMBRANE - An implantable pump system is provided, suitable for use as a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) system, having an implantable pump, an extracorporeal battery and a controller coupled to the implantable pump, and a programmer selectively periodically coupled to the controller to configure and adjust operating parameters of the implantable pump. The implantable pump includes a flexible membrane coupled to an actuator assembly that is magnetically engagable with electromagnetic coils, so that when the electromagnetic coils are energized, the actuator assembly causes wavelike undulations to propagate along the flexible membrane to propel blood from through the implantable pump. The controller may be programmed by a programmer to operate at frequencies and duty cycles that mimic physiologic flow rates and pulsatility while operating in an efficient manner that avoids thrombus formation, hemolysis and/or platelet activation. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226634 | NON-OCCLUDING INTRAVASCULAR BLOOD PUMP PROVIDING REDUCED HEMOLYSIS - A non-occluding intravascular pump comprises a shroud providing an inlet for incoming blood flow and an outlet for outgoing blood flow, wherein the shroud is a cylindrical housing; an impeller positioned within shroud, wherein a central axis of the shroud and impeller are shared; a motor coupled to the impeller, wherein the motor rotates the impeller to causes blood to be drawn through the inlet and output to the outlet, and the motor is centrally disposed and shares the central axis with the shroud and the impeller; and a plurality of pillars coupling the motor to the shroud, wherein the pillars secure the shroud in close proximity to the impeller. Various design features of the pump may be optimized to reduce hemolysis, such as, but not limited to, inlet length, impeller design, pillar angle, and outlet design. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226635 | "SMART" ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION (TENS) - Apparatus for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in a user, the apparatus comprising: a stimulation unit for electrically stimulating at least one nerve using electrical pulses; an electrode assembly connectable to the stimulation unit, the electrode assembly comprising a sensing unit, a storage unit, and a communications unit; and a control unit connected to the stimulation unit and the communications unit, the control unit being configured for controlling operation of the stimulation unit based on information from the electrode assembly. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226636 | LEAD CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING ALIGNABLE MARKER ELEMENTS - Implantable apparatus includes two or more alignable marker elements, and systems and methods for manufacturing such implantable apparatus, and methods to utilize such implantable apparatus. For example, the implantable apparatus may include a first alignable marker element and a second alignable marker element that may be used to ensure proper alignment with a target site. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226637 | INTELLIGENT VECTOR ELECTRODE FOR A PACEMAKER OR AN IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR - A multi-electrode implantable device for sensing cardiac signals and various methods for using the sensed cardiac signals are described herein. The multi-electrode device comprises a tetrahedral electrode cluster at a tip at a distal end of the lead/device; four electrodes embedded in the tetrahedral configuration; and four individual wires extending from the electrodes within the lead for receiving voltages sensed by the four electrodes. The methods can be used for deriving various physiological features that can be used in various ways including: diagnosing a physiological condition, efficient sensing of physiological signals, applying more efficient pacing by a pacemaker and indirect cardiac mapping. One or more of the physiological features may be used for applying appropriate treatment methods by a pacemaker/ICD or for applying cardiac ablation or cryofreezing. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226638 | Methods and Devices for Wireless Deep Brain Stimulation - Methods and devices for wireless deep brain stimulation. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226639 | GRAPHENE COCHLEAR IMPLANT ELECTRODE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a graphene cochlear implant electrode and a fabrication method thereof. The electrode comprises a tip portion, bendable portions, contact electrodes, an electrode carrier and wire electrodes, wherein the tip portion is disposed at forepart of the cochlear implant electrode, the electrode carrier wraps the wire electrodes and half wraps the contact electrodes connected to the wire electrodes one by one, and each bendable portion is an annular groove disposed on the electrode carrier; each contact electrode comprises an inner contact and an outer contact, when bending, the inner contact faces the modulus while the outer contact faces away from the modulus; and each wire electrode is wavy. According to the present invention, the graphene cochlear implant electrode enhances the surface bioactivity of the contact electrodes to facilitate cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation, while promoting its formation and integration with peripheral nerves as an implant material, thus improving the surface bioactivity and biocompatibility of the contact electrodes of a cochlear implant. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226640 | PHOTOSENSITIVE PIXEL STRUCTURE WITH INCREASED LIGHT ABSORPTION AND PHOTOSENSITIVE IMPLANT - The present invention refers to a photosensitive pixel structure comprising a substrate with a front surface and a back surface, wherein at least one photosensitive diode is provided on one of the surfaces of the substrate. A first material layer is provided at least partially on the back surface of the substrate, wherein the material layer comprises a reflective layer, in order to increase a reflectivity at the back surface of the substrate. Further, the present invention refers to an array and an implant comprising such a photosensitive pixel structure, as well as to a method to produce the pixel structure. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226641 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION CUFF DEVICES AND SYSTEMS WITH DIRECTIONAL ELECTRODE CONFIGURATIONS - An electrical stimulation lead includes a cuff having a cuff body having an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a circumference; longitudinal electrodes disposed on the interior surface of the cuff body, where the longitudinal electrodes are divided into at least one set with each set including at least sixteen of the longitudinal electrodes spaced apart from each other in a circumferential arrangement round the circumference of the cuff body; and a longitudinal slit extending through the cuff body and further extending along an entire length of the cuff body. The electrical stimulation lead also includes a lead body coupled to the cuff and conductors extending through the lead body and the cuff with the conductors electrically coupled to the electrodes. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226642 | TRANSVENOUS INTRACARDIAC PACING CATHETER - The embodiments described herein relate to a self-positioning, quick-deployment low profile transvenous electrode system for sequentially pacing both the atrium and ventricle of the heart in the “dual chamber” mode, and methods for deploying the same. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226643 | S100 MODULATION - Described is a low voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation device (bioelectric stimulator associated with electrodes) for controlling expression of S100 protein(s) by cellular tissues. The bioelectric stimulator is useful in methods to treat a subject suffering from bladder, heart, and/or nerve tissue damage. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226644 | COSMETIC SKIN REJUVINATION - A cosmetic method for treating a skin of a person is presented, the method comprises inserting one or more needles to one or more depths into the skin of the person such that at least a tip of at least one needle of the one or more needles is deployed within a muscle layer of the person's skin; applying a negative DC voltage to the one or more needles, while a skin of the person is in contact with a positive electrode to form one or more closed circuits of DC current through the person's body; and providing the DC current for a pre-selected amount of time to damage and/or ablate muscles and/or muscle nerve cells in the muscle layer; thereby providing a skin treatment comprising reducing and/or smoothing wrinkles from the person's skin. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226645 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SKIN TREATMENT BY HEATING AND MUSCLE STIMULATION - A method and a system for treating skin tissue are provided. At least one heat generating element is configured to modify temperature of the skin tissue, a muscle stimulating element is configured to provide muscle stimulation to a muscle layer located below the skin tissue, a handheld applicator is configured to be placed in vicinity of the skin tissue to deliver said temperature modification from said at least one heat generating element to the skin tissue and said muscle stimulation from said muscle stimulating element to the muscle layer located below the skin tissue; and a control board configured and operable to activate the at least one heat generating element and the muscle stimulating element according to respective activation patterns; thereby providing one or more treatments to the skin tissue. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226646 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SKIN TREATMENT BY MUSCLE STIMULATION - A system and method for skin tightening are presented. A muscle stimulating element is configured to provide muscle stimulation to a muscle layer located below the skin tissue, a handheld applicator is configured to be placed in vicinity of the skin tissue to deliver said muscle stimulation from said muscle stimulating element to the muscle layer located below the skin tissue; and a control board is configured and operable to activate the muscle stimulating element according to one or more activation patterns adapted to provide one or more treatments to the skin tissue, the one or more treatments comprising skin tightening. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226647 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SKIN TREATMENT BY MUSCLE STIMULATION AND FEEDBACK THEREOF - A method and system for treating skin tissue are presented. A muscle stimulating element is configured to provide muscle stimulation to a muscle layer located below the skin tissue, a handheld applicator configured to be placed in vicinity of the skin tissue to deliver said muscle stimulation from said muscle stimulating element to the muscle layer located below the skin tissue, one or more sensors configured to provide measurements indicative of the muscle stimulation; and a control board configured and operable to activate the handheld applicator according to respective activation patterns; thereby providing one or more treatments to the skin tissue. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226648 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SKIN TREATMENT BY MUSCLE STIMULATION AND PRESSURE - A method and a system for skin treatment are presented. A muscle stimulating element is configured to provide muscle stimulation to a muscle layer located below the skin tissue, at least one pressure application element is configured to apply pressure on the skin tissue, a handheld applicator is configured to be placed in vicinity of the skin tissue to deliver said muscle stimulation from said muscle stimulating element and said pressure from said at least one pressure application element to one or more muscles in the muscle layer located below the skin tissue; and a control board is configured and operable to activate the muscle stimulating element and the at least one pressure application element according to one or more activation patterns adapted to provide one or more treatments to the skin tissue. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226649 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SKIN TREATMENT BY MUSCLE STIMULATION - A method and a system for skin treatment are presented. A muscle stimulating element is configured to provide muscle stimulation to a muscle layer located below the skin tissue, a handheld applicator is configured to be placed in vicinity of the skin tissue to deliver a muscle stimulation flow from said muscle stimulating element to cause selective contraction and expansion of one or more muscles in the muscle layer located below the skin tissue; and a control board is configured and operable to activate the muscle stimulating element according to one or more activation patterns adapted to provide said muscle stimulation flow to thereby provide one or more treatments to the skin tissue. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226650 | WELLNESS DEVICE USING INTERFERENCE FREQUENCIES - A wellness device is provided that utilizes interference frequencies. The wellness device applies frequencies modulated by one another to interfere with one another to create a unique frequency delivery to achieve a desired result. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226651 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE HIS BUNDLE MAPPING AND PACING - Systems and methods are disclosed for an electrical sensing, pacing, and ablation device comprising a bendable and stretchable balloon catheter and a bendable and stretchable first layer connected to or embedded in said balloon catheter, where the first layer has an electrode array with a plurality of electrodes. The is also a bendable and stretchable second layer connected to or embedded in the balloon catheter, and the second layer has a pressure sensor array with a plurality of pressure sensors. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226652 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR TREATING ARRHYTHMIAS - Techniques are disclosed for treating arrhythmias using an implantable medical device. An implantable medical device that is adapted for implantation wholly within a heart chamber of the heart of a patient may include a reservoir containing one or more therapeutically useful doses of a drug for treating an arrhythmia. The implantable medical device may include processing circuitry configured to detect an occurrence of the arrhythmia in the heart of the patient. The implantable medical device may include a valve operable to be opened in response to detecting the occurrence of the arrhythmia in the heart of the patient to release a therapeutically useful dose of the drug into the heart of the patient to treat arrhythmia of the heart. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226653 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING TINNITUS USING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - Electrical stimulation devices can be used to treat tinnitus. For example, tinnitus can be treated using implantable electrodes and stimulation devices for delivering electrical stimulation to a patient's cochlear region, such as the cochlear promontory. Intraosseous cochlear promontory electrode(s), endosteal electrode(s), subendosteal electrode(s), or short intracochlear electrode(s) (or a combination thereof), connected to a cochlear implant receiver/stimulator device, can provide a successful model for long-term treatment of tinnitus in a large number of patients. In some cases, patients can simply turn on the tinnitus implant when experiencing troublesome tinnitus and gain instant relief. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226654 | AURICULAR NERVE FIELD STIMULATION DEVICE - An auricular nerve field stimulation device may include first non-percutaneous electrodes arranged to contact a ventral aspect of an auricle, second non-percutaneous electrodes arranged to contact a dorsal aspect of the auricle, and electrical circuitry coupled to the electrodes and configured to selectively apply electrical stimulation signals to the electrodes to cause a first set of trans-auricular currents to flow through the auricle between the first electrodes and respective ones of the second electrodes paired therewith according to a first pairing, and to cause a second set of trans-auricular currents to flow through the auricle between the first electrodes and respective ones of the second electrodes paired therewith according to a second pairing different from the first pairing, the first and second sets of trans-auricular currents to stimulate at least one auricular nerve field within the auricle. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226655 | NEUROMODULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN PROGRAMMING MODES - An external control device and method for programming an implantable neuromodulator coupled to an electrode array implanted adjacent tissue of a patient having a medical condition. Electrical modulation energy is conveyed to tissue of the patient in accordance with a series of modulation parameter sets. The patient perceives paresthesia in response to the conveyance of the electrical modulation energy to the tissue in accordance with at least one of the modulation parameter sets. One of the modulation parameter set(s) is identified based on the perceived paresthesia. Another modulation parameter set is derived from the identified modulation parameter set. Electrical modulation energy is conveyed to the tissue of the patient in accordance with the other modulation parameter set without causing the patient to perceive paresthesia. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226656 | PACEMAKER LEAD FOR CERCLAGE PACING - A pacemaker lead for cerclage pacing includes a lead fixing part including a fixing tip whose diameter becomes gradually smaller toward an end of a distal part thereof, a plurality of bipolar electrodes that come into close contact with heart muscle, in an outer circumference of the lead fixing part, and a guide wire insertion through hole through which a guide wire can be inserted thereinto, a lead body part configured to be extended to the lead fixing part, having a stylet insertion through hole formed therein, and a body fixing part formed in a bent shape so as to be fixed to an inner wall of the coronary sinus, and a stylet inserted into the stylet insertion through hole, enabling the pacemaker lead for cerclage pacing to be easily moved within the body of the patient. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226657 | RESPONSIVE NEUROSTIMULATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CARDIAC DYSFUNCTION - Systems and methods are provided for delivering neurostimulation therapies to patients for treating chronic heart failure. A neural fulcrum zone is identified and ongoing neurostimulation therapy is delivered within the neural fulcrum zone. The implanted stimulation device includes a physiological sensor for monitoring the patient's response to the neurostimulation therapy on an ambulatory basis over extended periods of time and a control system for adjusting stimulation parameters to maintain stimulation in the neural fulcrum zone based on detected changes in the physiological response to stimulation. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226658 | PATIENT-LEARNED CONTROL OF MEDICAL DEVICE - A system for selecting a sensitivity level for adjusting an intensity setting for therapy provided to a patient includes one or more processors and one or more processors coupled to the memory. The one or more processors are configured to receive an indication of an input to adjust an intensity setting related to the therapy provided to the patient and determine a sensitivity level for adjustment of the intensity setting based on an efficacy of the therapy provided to the patient. The one or more processors are further configured to determine an updated intensity level for the intensity setting based on the sensitivity level and the input to adjust the intensity setting and output an instruction to cause a medical device to provide the therapy at the updated intensity level. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226659 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER AND HEAT MITIGATION CIRCUIT FOR A RECHARGEABLE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR - An implantable medical device (IMD) includes a rechargeable battery, pulse generating circuitry, an inductive coupling element including at least one inductor operative to accept radio frequency (RF) power from an external charger and generate a charging current. A recharging circuit generates a recharge current for recharging the rechargeable battery, the recharge current being based on the charging current generated from the inductive coupling element. The recharging circuitry is operable to detect a recharging level of the rechargeable battery. A temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of at least a part of the IMD and output measured temperature data. A control circuit controls the charging current received at the recharging circuitry to limit the charging current based upon the recharging level and to limit the charging current for a period of time based upon the measured temperature data to communicate a temperature level to the external charger. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226660 | LEADFREE MULTI-SITE BIOELECTRONIC STIMULATOR SYSTEM - A leadless multi-site stimulator system comprises a transmit stimulator device comprising a first radially expandable stent structure, a battery electrically coupled to at least one transmit stimulator electrode, a wireless transmit coil comprising the first radially expandable stent structure, and at least one transmit stimulator electronic circuit configured to transmit a stimulation signal, and at least one receive stimulator device comprising a second radially expandable stent structure, at least one receive stimulator electrode, a wireless receive coil comprising the second radially expandable stent structure, and at least one receive stimulator electronic circuit configured to receive a stimulation signal generated from the at least one transmit stimulator electronic circuit. Methods of operating and implanting the system are also disclosed. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226661 | ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING CANCERS AND TUMORS - The electromagnetic device and method for treating cancers or tumors changes the metabolism of cells, helping to stop proliferation of cancers or tumor cells inside or on the body. The device includes an RF frequency generator for generating an RF carrier signal, a low frequency generator for generating a modulating signal, a modulator for frequency modulating the RF carrier signal with the modulating signal to produce a frequency-modulated output signal, and an antenna with a parabolic trough reflector for directing the modulated signal to a patient's body. The method includes applying the signal for predetermined periods of time with a power density of between 1 mW/cm | 2022-07-21 |
20220226662 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FAT AND CELLULITE REDUCTION USING RF ENERGY IN COMBINATION WITH MAGNETIC MUSCLE THERMOSTIMULATION (EMS) - A system for cosmetically treating a patient's skin or body with one or more EMS coils and/or RF electrodes mounted on a planar holder; a hydrogel containing gel pad, the gel pad being positionable between the holder and the skin tissue; wherein the gel pad being of a material that is biocompatible and conducts RF and/or EMS energy when EMS energy is applied from the one or more EMS coils; a programmable controller to activate the one or more EMS coils; the programmable controller, after the planar holder is applied to the skin tissue, being configured to activate one or more of the plurality of EMS coils to provide treatment in the form of stimulation to the skin tissue. | 2022-07-21 |
20220226663 | CONTROLLER AND FLEXIBLE COILS FOR INDUCING AN EFFECT OF A CHEMICAL OR BIOCHEMICAL AGENT TO A MAMMALIAN SUBJECT - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for inducing an effect of a chemical or biochemical agent to a mammalian subject, such as for the treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions. | 2022-07-21 |