| 31st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
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| 20130197266 | Ethyl Acetate Production - A reactive distillation method comprises introducing an feed stream comprising ethanol to a reactive distillation column, contacting the feed stream with a catalyst in the reactive distillation column during a distillation, where the feed stream reacts in the presence of the catalyst to produce a reaction product comprising ethyl acetate and hydrogen, removing ethyl acetate during the distillation from the reactive distillation column as a bottoms stream, and removing hydrogen during the distillation from the reactive distillation column as an overhead stream. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197267 | Processes for Preparing Acetic Anhydride - In one embodiment, the invention is to a process for producing acetic anhydride. The process includes at least a step of carbonylating methanol and/or a methanol derivative with carbon monoxide to form acetic acid, and contacting ketene with the acetic acid to form a crude acetic anhydride product stream and a vent stream having unreacted ketene. The process further comprises a step of directing at least a portion of the vent stream to a liquid ring vacuum compressor having a ring seal fluid comprising acetic acid The unreacted ketene in the portion of the vent stream contacts the ring seal fluid to form supplemental acetic anhydride. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197268 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING NITROBENZENE BY ADIABATIC NITRIDING - The invention relates to a process for the continuous production of nitrobenzene by nitration of benzene with a mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid under adiabatic conditions, in which unreacted benzene is separated from the crude product obtained after phase separation before washing thereof, using the adiabatic heat of reaction. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197269 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BIS(AMINOMETHYL)CYCLOHEXANES - A method for producing bis(aminomethyl)cyclohexanes includes a nuclear hydrogenation step of producing hydrogenated phthalic acids or phthalic acid derivatives by nuclear hydrogenation of phthalic acids or phthalic acid derivatives of at least one selected from the group consisting of phthalic acids, phthalic acid esters, and phthalic acid amides; a cyanation step of treating the hydrogenated phthalic acids or phthalic acid derivatives obtained in the nuclear hydrogenation step with ammonia, thereby producing dicyanocyclohexanes; and an aminomethylation step of treating the dicyanocyclohexanes obtained in the cyanation step with hydrogen, thereby producing bis(aminomethyl)cyclohexanes. In the cyanation step, metal oxide is used as a catalyst, and the obtained dicyanocyclohexanes have a metal content of 3000 ppm or less. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197270 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING TRANS-1,4-BIS(AMINOMETHYL) CYCLOHEXANE - A method for producing trans-1,4-bis(aminomethyl)cyclohexane includes a nuclear hydrogenation step of producing a hydrogenated terephthalic acid or terephthalic acid derivative by nuclear hydrogenation of a terephthalic acid or terephthalic acid derivative, the terephthalic acid or terephthalic acid derivative being at least one selected from the group consisting of terephthalic acid, terephthalic acid ester, and terephthalic acid amide; a cyanation step of treating the hydrogenated terephthalic acid or terephthalic acid derivative with ammonia, thereby producing 1,4-dicyanocyclohexane, and producing trans-1,4-dicyanocyclohexane from the obtained 1,4-dicyanocyclohexane; and an aminomethylation step of treating the trans-1,4-dicyanocyclohexane with hydrogen, thereby producing trans-1,4-bis(aminomethyl)cyclohexane. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197271 | DENDRIMERS AND METHODS OF PREPARING SAME THROUGH PROPORTIONATE BRANCHING - The present invention provides for monodispersed dendrimers having a core, branches and periphery ends, wherein the number of branches increases exponentially from the core to the periphery end and the length of the branches increases exponentially from the periphery end to the core, thereby providing for attachment of chemical species at the periphery ends without exhibiting steric hindrance. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197272 | ISOMERIZATION OF BETA-KETO-ALLENES - Isomerization of β-keto-allenes of the general formula I wherein R | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197273 | METHOD FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF 2-BUTANONE IN HOT PRESSURIZED WATER HAVING AN ADDED ELECTROLYTE - The invention relates to a method for continuously producing 2-butanone from 2,3-butanediol in hot pressurized water having an added electrolyte, characterized in that a compound selected from among the group comprising Ce(SO4) | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197274 | 1,1-DI[(ALKYLPHENOXY)ETHOXY]CYCLOHEXANES - Disclosed is a ketal having the formula: | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197275 | ALKOXYLATES OF OPTIONALLY HYDROGENATED FARNESOLS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to new types of specifically alkoxylated farnesol alkoxylates based on farnesol or at least partially hydrogenated farnesol, directly linked to a propylene oxide block; processes for the preparation of these alkoxylates and the use thereof in washing, rinsing, cleaning or finishing compositions, cosmetic compositions, compositions for papermaking, agrochemical compositions, fuel additives and solubilization auxiliaries in aqueous liquid systems. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197276 | ALKOXYLATES OF HYDROGENATED FARNESOLS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to new types of farnesol alkoxylates, based on at least partially hydrogenated farnesol; processes for the preparation of these alkoxylates and the use thereof in washing, rinsing, cleaning or finishing compositions, cosmetic compositions, compositions for papermaking, fuel additives and solubilization auxiliaries in aqueous liquid systems. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197277 | Method for Cultivation of Monarda Fistulosa - A method for cultivating | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197278 | Process For Manufacturing Ethanol Using A Metallic Catalyst Supported on Titania - The present invention relates to a process for producing ethanol by contacting a feedstock comprising acetic acid and hydrogen in a reaction zone at hydrogenation conditions including a temperature from 125° C. to 350° C. with a catalyst composition, wherein the catalyst composition comprises from 1.5 wt. % to 3 wt. % active metals on a titania support, said active metals comprising at least one Group VIII metal and an excess molar amount of tin, relative to the at least one Group VIII metal. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197279 | Water and Contaminants Removal from Butanol Fermentation Solutions and/or Broths Using a Brine Solution - A process for removal of water and other selected containments from butanol fermentation broths which is achieved by continuous extraction with a concentrated salt solution with a regulated pH value. This process greatly reduces distillation energy and losses for the final purification of butanol (normal or iso-). Furthermore, this process allows for generation of sufficiently pure biobutanol (>97%) for use in a subsequent chemical process. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197280 | SYNTHESIS OF FLUORINATED OLEFINS FROM FLUORINATED ALCOHOLS - Disclosed is a process for producing a hydrofluoroalkene, R | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197281 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING PERFLUOROOLEFINS BY PYROLYSIS OF PERFLUOROCARBONS IN THE PRESENCE OF HYDROGEN - A process is described of pyrolyzing at least one perfluorinated hydrocarbon, or a material containing at least one perfluorinated hydrocarbon, in the presence of hydrogen, to yield a reaction mixture containing difluorocarbene. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197282 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING 2-CHLORO-3,3,3,-TRIFLUOROPROPENE (HCFC-1233xf) - The present invention relates to an improved method for manufacturing 2-chloro-3,3,3,-trifluoropropene (HCFC-1233xf) by reacting 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloropropane, and/or 2,3,3,3-tetrachloropropene with hydrogen fluoride, in a vapor phase reaction vessel in the presence of a vapor phase fluorination catalyst and stabilizer. HCFC-1233xf is an intermediate in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) which is a refrigerant with low global warming potential. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197283 | INTEGRATED HYDROTREATING AND STEAM PYROLYSIS PROCESS INCLUDING RESIDUAL BYPASS FOR DIRECT PROCESSING OF A CRUDE OIL - A process is provided that is directed to a steam pyrolysis zone integrated with a hydroprocessing zone including residual bypass to permit direct processing of crude oil feedstocks to produce petrochemicals including olefins and aromatics. The integrated hydrotreating and steam pyrolysis process for the direct processing of a crude oil to produce olefinic and aromatic petrochemicals comprises separating the crude oil into light components and heavy components; charging the light components and hydrogen to a hydroprocessing zone operating under conditions effective to produce a hydroprocessed effluent reduced having a reduced content of contaminants, an increased paraffinicity, reduced Bureau of Mines Correlation Index, and an increased American Petroleum Institute gravity; thermally cracking the hydroprocessed effluent in the presence of steam to produce a mixed product stream; separating the mixed product stream; purifying hydrogen recovered from the mixed product stream and recycling it to the hydroprocessing zone ; recovering olefins and aromatics from the separated mixed product stream; and recovering a combined stream of pyrolysis fuel oil from the separated mixed product stream and heavy components from step (a) as a fuel oil blend. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197284 | INTEGRATED HYDROTREATING, SOLVENT DEASPHALTING AND STEAM PYROLYSIS PROCESS FOR DIRECT PROCESSING OF A CRUDE OIL - A process is provided that is directed to a steam pyrolysis zone integrated with a hydrotreating zone and a solvent deasphalting zone to permit direct processing of crude oil feedstocks to produce petrochemicals including olefins and aromatics. The integrated hydrotreating, solvent deasphalting and steam pyrolysis process comprises charging the crude oil to a hydroprocessing zone operating under conditions effective to produce a hydroprocessed effluent reduced having a reduced content of contaminants, an increased paraffinicity, reduced Bureau of Mines Correlation Index, and an increased American Petroleum Institute gravity; charging the hydroprocessed effluent to a solvent deasphalting zone with an effective amount of solvent to produce a deasphalted and demetalized oil stream and a bottom asphalt phase; thermally cracking the deasphalted and demetalized oil stream in the presence of steam to produce a mixed product stream; separating the mixed product stream; purifying hydrogen recovered from the mixed product stream and recycling it to the hydroprocessing zone; recovering olefins and aromatics from the separated mixed product stream; and recovering pyrolysis fuel oil from the separated mixed product stream. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197285 | INTEGRATED HYDROTREATING AND STEAM PYROLYSIS PROCESS FOR DIRECT PROCESSING OF A CRUDE OIL - An integrated hydrotreating and steam pyrolysis process for the direct processing of a crude oil is provided to produce olefinic and aromatic petrochemicals. Crude oil and hydrogen are charged to a hydroprocessing zone operating under conditions effective to produce a hydroprocessed effluent reduced having a reduced content of contaminants, an increased paraffinicity, reduced Bureau of Mines Correlation Index, and an increased American Petroleum Institute gravity. Hydroprocessed effluent is thermally cracked in the presence of steam to produce a mixed product stream, which is separated. Hydrogen from the mixed product stream is purified and recycled to the hydroprocessing zone, and olefins and aromatics are recovered from the separated mixed product stream. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197286 | Production of Paraxylene - The process concerns ethylbenzene conversion and xylene isomerization with a catalyst pretreated by sulfiding. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197287 | ALKYLATION PROCESS - The present invention provides an improved process for producing an alkylated aromatic compound from an at least partially untreated alkylatable aromatic compound having catalyst poisons, wherein said alkylatable aromatic compound stream is treated to reduce catalyst poisons with a treatment composition having a surface area/surface volume ratio of greater than or equal to 30 in | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197288 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF SYNTHESIS GAS TO OLEFINS - The present invention relates to a process for converting a gas mixture comprising CO and H | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197289 | INTEGRATED SOLVENT DEASPHALTING AND STEAM PYROLYSIS PROCESS FOR DIRECT PROCESSING OF A CRUDE OIL - A process is provided that is directed to a steam pyrolysis zone integrated with a solvent deasphalting zone to permit direct processing of crude oil feedstocks to produce petrochemicals including olefins and aromatics. The integrated solvent deasphalting and steam pyrolysis process for the direct processing of a crude oil to produce olefinic and aromatic petrochemicals comprises charging the crude oil to a solvent deasphalting zone with an effective amount of solvent to produce a deasphalted and demetalized oil stream and a bottom asphalt phase; thermally cracking the deasphalted and demetalized oil stream in the presence of steam to produce a mixed product stream; separating the mixed product stream; recovering olefins and aromatics from the separated mixed product stream; and recovering pyrolysis fuel oil from the separated mixed product stream. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197290 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A CATALYST SUPPORT - Process for preparing a catalyst support which process comprises a) mixing pentasil zeolite having a bulk silica to alumina molar ratio in the range of from 20 to 150 with water, a silica source and an alkali metal salt, b) extruding the mixture obtained in step (a), c) drying and calcining the extrudates obtained in step (b), d) subjecting the calcined extrudates obtained in step (c) to ion exchange to reduce the alkali metal content, and e) drying the extrudates obtained in step (d); process for preparing a catalyst by furthermore impregnating such support with platinum in an amount in the range of from 0.001 to 0.1 wt % and tin in an amount in the range of from 0.01 to 0.5 wt %, each on the basis of total catalyst; ethylbenzene dealkylation catalyst obtainable thereby and a process for dealkylation of ethylbenzene which process comprises contacting feedstock containing ethylbenzene with such catalyst. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197291 | METHOD FOR MAKING A CATALYST COMPRISING A PHOSPHORUS MODIFIED ZEOLITE TO BE USED IN AN ALCOHOLS DEHYDRATION PROCESS - The present invention is the use of a catalyst to convert an alcohol into light olefins in a dehydration process wherein said catalyst comprises a phosphorus modified zeolite and is made by a method comprising the following steps in this order,
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| 20130197292 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING A RECYCLE STREAM FROM A 1,3-BUTADIENE PROCESSING PLANT - Secondary streams in 1,3-butadiene processing plants still contain high amounts of valuable 1,3-butadiene. An energy-efficient process for purifying a recycle stream from a 1,3-butadiene processing plant is provided. The recycle stream is divided into two substreams: the first substream for prepurifying pure 1,3-butadiene feedstream by removing high boilers relative to 1,3-butadiene in a stripping column and the second substream in an extractive distillation plant. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197293 | NANO FLEX HLW/SPENT FUEL RODS RECYCLING AND PERMANENT DISPOSAL - Methods for converting toxic waste, including nuclear waste, to quasi-natural or artificial feldspar minerals are disclosed. The disclosed methods may include converting, chemically binding, sequestering and incorporating the toxic waste into quasi-natural or artificial Feldspar minerals. The quasi-natural or artificial feldspar minerals may be configured to match naturally occurring materials at a selected disposal site. Methods for the immediate, long term, quasi-permanent disposal or storage of quasi natural or artificial feldspar materials are also disclosed. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197294 | METHOD AND APPARATUS PERTAINING TO CONFIGURING A RADIATION-DELIVERY TREATMENT PLAN - A radiation-delivery treatment plan includes a first value for a limit as pertains to motion compensation-based adjustment of a radiation-delivery parameter during a first portion of a radiation treatment session as well as a second value for that same limit during a second, different portion of the treatment session. By one approach, the radiation-delivery treatment plan selects between this first and second value as a function of a preselected parameter. Examples of such parameters include, but are not limited to, radiation-beam orientation parameters (such as a gantry-based parameter) and/or any of a variety of external surrogates. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197295 | TREATMENTS OF DISEASE OR DISORDERS USING NANOPARTICLES FOR FOCUSED HYPERTHERMIA TO INCREASE THERAPY EFFICACY - Methods are provided for the treatment of diseases and disorders using systematically-introduced nanoparticles to create a focused localized hyperthermia in a target area to enhance the effect of additional treatment therapies such as ionizing radiation. Advantages include an enhancement of the therapeutic effect of other therapies by increasing perfusion or reducing hypoxia in the treatment area, further, the methods herein may also result in the disruption of the vasculature, which provide further impetus for such treatments, singly and in combination with conventional therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Methods for treating a target area may comprise systemically introducing nanoparticles into an organism; allowing the nanoparticles to preferentially accumulate in the target area, applying an external energy where the nanoparticles are adapted to transduce at least a portion of the external energy into a heat energy so as to create a focused localized hyperthermia; and applying a subsequent additional therapy. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197296 | Removing Cells from an Organism - A minimally invasive method to eliminate circulating agents from an organism to prevent and treat diseases is disclosed. The method utilizes immunomagnetic methods to concentrate and localize disease-associated agents in a small region of the body. Subsequently, the complexes are removed from the body. Removal of disease-causing or disease-promoting agents (circulating tumor cells, bacteria, viruses and virus-infected cells, certain immune cells) would add a significant new option for intervention of disease progression and supplement other therapeutic options. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197297 | MAGNETIC CLOT DISRUPTER - A magnetic wire and medical procedure are provided. The wire is used to disrupt a clot within a body vessel. The wire includes a magnet that is positioned within the patient's body adjacent the clot. A magnetic driver is positioned outside the patient's body in proximity to the magnet. When the magnetic field of the magnetic driver is alternated, the wire moves within the body vessel to break up the clot. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197298 | ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCER WITH MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE - A vibratory apparatus, including a housing having an internal chamber, wherein the internal chamber includes a lever having a first end and a free second end, and a piezoelectric element adapted to deform in response to an applied voltage, wherein deformation of the piezoelectric element displaces the free second end of the lever, and wherein displacement of the free second end of the lever within the internal chamber imparts a vibration to the housing. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197299 | Unitary Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Devices - Unitary surgical devices for tissue harvesting are disclosed. Such devices may include an elongated body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, and having one or more lumens extending through the elongated body and a tip disposed at the distal end of the elongated body. The harvesting device may further include a first gripping element disposed about the dissection tip and a second gripping element disposed about the dissection tip distally of the first gripping member. The second gripping member may be moveable with respect to the first gripping member for capturing a blood vessel between the first gripping member and the second gripping member. The blood vessel captured between first gripping member and the second gripping member may then be sealed and, subsequently, severed by a cauterizing element disposed between the first gripping member and the second gripping member. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197300 | IMPLANTS WITH ABSORBALBE AND NON-ABSORBABLE FEATURES FOR THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are methods, devices, and systems related to implants for the treatment of a female pelvic condition. The implants include absorbable and non-absorbable materials and can be introduced into the pelvic area transvaginally. Meshes of the invention provide benefits relating to improved tissue integration into the mesh, reduced infection likelihood, improved patient comfort following implantation, or combinations of thereof. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197303 | FACIAL MASK AND ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION SYSTEM - According to one aspect of this invention, there is provided a medical facial mask having intubation port to insert an endotracheal tube; air ventilation port to perform artificial ventilation during intubation procedure; and a display device to display image of a patient's airway, wherein the image is transmitted from an image acquisition device which is inserted in the patient's airway. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197304 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING EFFECTS OF VIDEO ARTIFACTS - A method for reducing an effect of a video artifact includes adjusting a phase of a second imaging device's video clock signal so that a phase of the second imaging device's video synchronization signal matches a phase of a first imaging device's video synchronization signal. An endoscopic system includes a first imaging device, a second imaging device, a light source, and a controller that reduces an artifact in an image produced by the first imaging device. In some embodiments, the first imaging device faces the light source. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197305 | MAGNETICALLY GUIDING SYSTEM AND MAGNETICALLY GUIDING METHOD - A magnetically guiding system includes: a capsule medical device that has a magnet provided therein; an information acquiring unit that acquires physical information about magnetic guiding of the capsule medical device; a magnetic field generating unit that generates a magnetic field for magnetically guiding the capsule medical device; and a control unit that sets a magnetic field condition based on the physical information acquired by the information acquiring unit and controls the magnetic field generating unit to generate a magnetic field corresponding to the magnetic field condition. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197306 | Cable-Driven Morphable Manipulator - A device includes first and second sheets of first and second elastic materials, respectively, and a control wire. The first sheet has a first thickness and a first length and is shaped to have a first cross-section having a first inner periphery and a first outer periphery. The second sheet has a second thickness and a second length and is shaped to have a second cross-section having a second inner periphery and a second outer periphery. One of the first sheet and the second sheet has a spacing disposed in along one of the first length and the second length, respectively. The first outer periphery is less than or equal to the second inner periphery. The second sheet surrounds the first sheet. The control wire has an end constrained to one of the first sheet the first material and the second sheet. The control wire is disposed within the spacing. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197307 | PROPULSION APPARATUS AND DRIVE APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPE - A propulsion apparatus for an endoscope includes a propulsion assembly for mounting on a tip device of the endoscope, for propulsion in a body cavity. First and second wire devices are disposed to extend from the tip device in a proximal direction, having a coil winding, for rotating to drive the propulsion assembly. First and second motors are connected with proximal ends of respectively the first and second wire devices, for rotating the first and second wire devices. A timer is actuated if a speed difference between rotational speeds of the first and second motors becomes equal to or more than a reference speed value, for measuring an elapsed time. A break detector detects breakage of the first wire device if the elapsed time becomes equal to or longer than a predetermined time. A controller controls the first and second motors in response to an output of the break detector. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197308 | ENDOSCOPIC APPARATUS AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - An endoscopic apparatus includes an ultrasonic vibrator, a diffraction grating, an electrical energy generator, a detector, a determination unit, a controller. The diffraction grating converts the ultrasonic vibration into a surface acoustic wave propagating on a surface of the transparent member. The detector detects reflected electrical energy reflected from the energy supply system. The determination unit determines whether the electrical energy suitable to drive the ultrasonic vibrator has been supplied to the ultrasonic vibrator based on the reflected electrical energy detected by the detector. The controller controls the electrical energy output from the signal generator based on a determination result of the determination unit. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197309 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope includes an endoscope connector at a proximal end portion of a universal cable that is extended from an endoscope operation portion. The endoscope connector includes: a first unit that is provided at the proximal end portion of the universal cable, and inside which are inserted a fluid conduit and a signal transmission line that are inserted through inside of the universal cable; a second unit that is connected and fixed to the first unit, and that internally includes a connection conduit that is connected to the fluid conduit; and a signal transmission cable that is integrated with a side portion of the first unit and includes an electrical connector at an end portion. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197310 | Intracorporeal insertion instrument - An intracorporeal insertion instrument includes an elongated two guide wires having a distal end portion whose cross-sectional shape is non-circular, wherein a bending habit is applied to the distal end portion, and a sheath main body provided with a plurality of lumens formed such that the guide wires are inserted from a plurality of proximal-end openings and the respective guide wires can be protruded from distal-end openings, the respective distal-end openings being formed such that the respective guide wires are prevented from rotating around axes of the guide wires in the distal end openings, and the distal end portions of the guide wires are separated from each other along protruding directions. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197311 | LENS PROTECTOR FOR ENDOSCOPIC DEVICES - The invention is an endoscopic device comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a first location positioned between the proximal end and the distal end. The endoscopic device comprises an optical system that terminates with an objective lens that is located at the first position. A lens protector unit is positioned between the objective lens and the distal tip in order to protect the objective lens. The lens protector unit comprises a rotating window that is located at the distal end of the endoscopic device. The endoscopic device also comprises a source of light located on the distal end. The source of light is adapted to illuminate the space in front of the distal end of the endoscopic device. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197312 | WIRELESS LARYNGOSCOPE SIMULATOR WITH ONBOARD EVENT RECORDING ADAPTED FOR LARYNGOSCOPY TRAINING - A laryngoscope has a first and second handle portion defining an internal cavity and forming a handle assembly. The laryngoscope includes a first and second blade portion defining an internal cavity and forming a blade assembly. A light and camera source within the internal cavity of the blade assembly illuminates at least a portion of the blade assembly and obtains images of the operation of the laryngoscope. A microprocessor coupled to the camera is mounted within one internal cavity and can record images from the camera. The microprocessor provides on-board recording capable of capturing video and audio and event data, such as from a simulator. A keypad is configured to provide for on-Board event flagging of the recorded data recorded by the microprocessor. The microprocessor may wirelessly transmit data from the laryngoscope. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197313 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR WITH LIGHT - A surgical retractor has a shaft with an integral blade. The shaft and the blade are joined at an angle. The blade has an upper surface. A plurality of LED lights are embedded within the blade and are exposed at the upper surface. The blade surrounding the LED lights is opaque. The retractor may further include a camera mounted on the blade. Also disclosed is a surgical retractor kit including a mounting ring, at least one of the aforementioned surgical retractors, and a coupler for releaseably mounting the retractor to the ring. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197314 | Speculum - A speculum is provided, comprising two or more blades moveable between an open and a closed position. A tubular sheath is attached to at least one of the blades, the sheath being arranged to retain the lateral walls of the body cavity when the blades are in the open position. Sheath attachment means provided on one of the speculum blades facilitate attachment of the sheath to the blade, the attachment means comprising at least one patch or strip of adhesive material extending in a longitudinal direction of the blade. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197315 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LIFTING ABDOMINAL WALL DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURE - A device and method for elevating skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle of a patient during medical procedure, the device comprises at least one opening, a suction port and a ring liner having means for a soft interface between the device and the skin and provides a positive seal between the device and the skin. The opening is located at the top of the device having means for inserting surgical instruments within the patient's body cavity created by separation of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and muscle from the underlying organs. The said method comprises the steps of placing the device on the patient's target medical interventional area for elevating the said area; exerting negative pressure onto the target body area of the patient through the suction port and inserting surgical instruments into patient's abdomen for medical procedure through the opening at the top. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197316 | ENDOSCOPIC PORTS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL ACCESS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A method for providing an endoscopic port includes inserting a distal portion of an expandable member into soft tissue in a patient's body. The distal portion of the expandable member is inflated to form a passageway in the soft tissue. A rigid tube member is delivered into the passageway formed by the expandable member through the inside of the inflatable member. A port is established between a proximal opening in the rigid tube member and a distal opening in the rigid tube member. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197317 | Detachably-mountable, compact, light for surgical and diagnostic devices - A detachable light for use in combination with surgical and diagnostic devices. The detachable light incorporates multiple functions into a minimum number of elements in the housing of the detachable light. The housing includes aligning gripping elements which align the light to a functional centerline of the surgical or diagnostic device. The housing includes multiple light sources on its exterior surface, where the direction of light output may be adjusted. Exterior surfaces of the detachable light which are in contact with patient tissue are formed from an atraumatic material. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197318 | PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE OR WEARABLE DEVICE INTERFACE SIMULATOR AND METHOD OF USE - A physiological measurement device or wearable device simulator includes a frame and a plurality of surfaces distributed within the frame. For each surface, a surface actuator links the surface of the frame. At least one of: i) force or position imparted by the surface on a physiological feature of a subject by the surface actuator; and ii) the force imparted by the physiological feature of the subject on the surface, can be employed to modulate the positions of the surfaces relative to each other independently of the forces imparted by or on those surfaces, thereby measuring the physiological feature of the subject or simulating a wearable device interface. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197319 | Flexible Electrode for Detecting Changes in Temperature, Humidity, and Sodium Ion Concentration in Sweat - The present invention includes a flexible sensor suitable for contact with skin comprising: a nanocomposite; and a top layer; where the sensor provides in-situ detection in sweat or other aqueous body fluids at the skin surface of at least one physiological parameter selected from the group consisting of a physiological salt component, temperature, moisture, humidity, or combinations thereof. The present invention further includes a method of fabricating a flexible sensor suitable for contact with skin comprising: electrospinning at least one polyamide-producing monomer to form a non-conductive polyamide substrate; attaching at least one plurality of conductive nanoscale attachments, wherein the nanoscale attachments are selected from nanotubes, nanoparticles, or combinations thereof, to form an intermediate layer; and functionalizing the intermediate layer to form a top layer. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197320 | ULTRASONIC DIGITAL COMMUNICATION OF BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS - Medical sensing devices and systems that transmit digital data from a first device via an ultrasonic digital modem to a receiver such as a smartphone. Methods of transmitting digital biological data by ultrasound are also described. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197321 | NEURAL MONITORING METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING UPPER AIRWAY DISORDERS - Methods and systems for monitoring, preventing and/or treating upper airway disorders such as apnea, dysphagia, reflux and/or snoring are described. The methods and systems monitor the upper airway disorders by processing one or more neural signals obtained from one or more upper airway afferents. Upper airway disorders are prevented and/or treated by delivering one or more stimulations to one or more reflex-related afferents, efferents, muscles, and sensory receptors to manipulate the threshold and/or trigger an upper airway reflex including, but not limited to a swallow reflex and/or a negative-pressure reflex. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197322 | PATIENT MONITORING APPLIANCE - A wireless system for a person includes a wearable appliance monitoring one or more body parameters; a plurality of wireless nodes in communication with the wearable appliance; and a remote computer coupled to the wireless nodes to provide information to an authorized remote user. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197323 | Animal Monitoring System - An animal monitoring device configured as a bolus for oral administration to reside in an animal's stomach. The bolus has a substantially inert solid body with a hollow inside space to receive the animal monitoring device. The animal monitoring device includes a radio frequency generator, an animal identification information encoder for outputting the animal identification information of the particular animal. The animal monitoring device can further include sensors to detect physiological and non-physiological animal characteristics such as temperature and a sensed animal characteristic encoder for outputting sensed animal characteristic information. The animal monitoring device intermittently transmits encoded animal identification information and sensed animal characteristic information to a receiver which transmits the encoded information as packets to a specialized computer which allows a computer user access to decoded animal identification information and sensed animal characteristic information as numeric values. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197324 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MONITOR, DETECT, DIAGNOSE AND PREDICT THE SEPARATION/RUPTURE OF THE UTERINE SCAR ASSOCIATED WITH VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CESAREAN PROCEDURES - A system and method of acquiring and transmitting uterine EMG signals is disclosed, where a signal processing module processes incoming uterine EMG signals from a patient and wirelessly transmits a processed signal to an information relaying device. The information relaying device is then configured to download the processed signal and transmit the signal to a call center or health care facility for physician evaluation. The system is ambulatory, thus allowing the patient to record and transmit uterine EMG signals anywhere a satisfactory transmission may be made. Additionally, a system and method of using electromyography for monitoring and diagnosis of uterine rupturing is disclosed, where incoming electrical signals from the lower uterine segment muscle fibers demonstrate an attenuated signal as the lower uterine segment thins and separates during the dilatation and effacement process of labor identifying those patients at increased risk for rupture. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197325 | ANTI-COAGULANT INFUSION FLUID SOURCE - Methods and systems for preventing or eliminating blood coagulation or thrombus during use of an intravenous anti-thrombotic sensor are disclosed. The method further comprises for providing antimicrobial into the infusion fluid source. An anti-thrombotic sensor is also disclosed that comprises a coating of a complex of a non-heparin anti-thrombotic agent and an alkylbenzyldimethyl ammonium cationic salt. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197326 | Compositions And Methods For Measurement of Analytes - Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an oblong optode sensing agent. The oblong optode sensing agent comprises a core and a semipermeable membrane, wherein the core comprises one or more sensors configured to bind to an analyte. In addition, methods of making and detecting the oblong optode sensing agents are disclosed. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197327 | ANALYTE SENSOR - An analyte sensor is disclosed that comprises: | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197328 | SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method and an apparatus to analyze two measured signals that are modeled as containing desired and undesired portions such as noise, FM and AM modulation. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined in accordance with the present invention. In one embodiment, a transformation is used to evaluate a ratio of the two measured signals in order to find appropriate coefficients. The measured signals are then fed into a signal scrubber which uses the coefficients to remove the unwanted portions. The signal scrubbing is performed in either the time domain or in the frequency domain. The method and apparatus are particularly advantageous to blood oximetry and pulserate measurements. In another embodiment, an estimate of the pulserate is obtained by applying a set of rules to a spectral transform of the scrubbed signal. In another embodiment, an estimate of the pulserate is obtained by transforming the scrubbed signal from a first spectral domain into a second spectral domain. The pulserate is found by identifying the largest spectral peak in the second spectral domain. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197329 | Systems And Methods For Estimating Values Of A Continuous Wavelet Transform - According to embodiments, techniques for estimating scalogram energy values in a wedge region of a scalogram are disclosed. A pulse oximetry system including a sensor or probe may be used to receive a photoplethysmograph (PPG) signal from a patient or subject. A scalogram, corresponding to the obtained PPG signal, may be determined. In an arrangement, energy values in the wedge region of the scalogram may be estimated by calculating a set of estimation locations in the wedge region and estimating scalogram energy values at each location. In an arrangement, scalogram energy values may be estimated based on an estimation scheme and by combining scalogram values in a vicinity region. In an arrangement, the vicinity region may include energy values in a resolved region of the scalogram and previously estimated energy values in the wedge region of the scalogram. In an arrangement, one or more signal parameters may be determined based on the resolved and estimated values of the scalogram. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197330 | PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITOR - A patient monitor has multiple sensors adapted to attach to tissue sites of a living subject. The sensors generate sensor signals that are responsive to at least two wavelengths of optical radiation after attenuation by pulsatile blood within the tissue sites. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197331 | PHOTON DENSITY WAVE PULSE OXIMETRY AND PULSE HEMOMETRY - Present embodiments are directed to a system and method capable of modulating light to at least one modulation frequency selected based on at least one blood parameter of a medium being monitored to generate photon density waves in a medium, detecting relative amplitude changes and phase shifts in the photon density waves, and determining at least one blood parameter related to scattering particles in the medium based on the phase shifts. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197332 | TISSUE IMPLANTABLE SENSOR WITH HERMETICALLY SEALED HOUSING - A tissue-implantable sensor for measurement of solutes in fluids and gases, such as oxygen and glucose, is provided. The sensor includes: i) a detector array including at least one detector; ii) a telemetry transmission portal; iii) an electrical power source; and iv) circuitry electrically connected to the detector array including signal processing means for determining an analyte level, such as glucose level, in a body fluid contacting the detectors. The sensor components are disposed in a hermetically sealed housing having a size and shape suitable for comfortable, safe, and unobtrusive subcutaneous implantation allowing for in vivo detection and long term monitoring of tissue glucose concentrations by wireless telemetry. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197333 | ANALYTE SENSOR - The present disclosure relates generally to an electrochemical sensor comprising a membrane layer comprising one or both of an active enzymatic portion and an inactive-enzymatic or non-enzymatic portion, at least one electrode disposed beneath the membrane and either at least one pH sensor or a hematocrit sensor. The present disclosure also relates to methods of adjusting analyte concentration values using a correction factor based on measured pH values and/or measured hematocrit levels. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197334 | BIODETECTOR - The invention concerns a Biodetector with a functionalised surface for isolating molecules or cells from the human body. In order to improve a Biodetector of the type mentioned above such that the functionalised surface of the Biodetector or there upon enriched molecules or cells are exposed to a lower abrasion, and the biocompatibility of the Biodetector is improved, the Biodetector is designed to remove a fluid from the human body and absorb it into an inner space of the Biodetector, wherein the functionalised surface is oriented to the inner space of the Biodetector. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197335 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A BODY PART FOR FLUID ANALYSIS - A device and a method are disclosed for positioning a body part ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197336 | SENSOR OVER-MOLD SHAPE - An implantable sensor module and medical device includes a housing having an inner shell having a thickness extending between an inner wall and an outer wall and an outer layer, wherein the inner shell and the outer layer form a substantially flat portion. A shoulder extends adjacent to a diaphragm to extend the outer layer laterally away from a central medial line extending between edges of the diaphragm. A recess portion is formed between the diaphragm and an inner side of the outer layer, and an over-fill channel is formed by the outer layer extending through the outer layer from an opening formed at the outer wall to an opening formed along the inner side of the outer layer extending along the substantially flat portion. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197337 | MULTI-BEND STEERABLE MAPPING CATHETER - An electrophysiology catheter introduced through the groin and inferior vena cava into the right side of the heart comprises an elongate flexible shaft having a steerable distal section and a prolapsing section located proximally of the distal section. The distal section is inserted into the coronary sinus and a back-steering force is applied to the catheter to anchor the distal section therein, after which the catheter is further advanced to prolapse the prolapsing section against the high right atrium. Electrical pathways in both the coronary sinus and the high right atrium are mapped using respective electrode pairs carried on the distal and prolapsing sections of the catheter. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197338 | PAIN SIGNAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND PAIN SIGNAL MEASURING AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a pain signal measurement device including a microprobe array inserted into a skin to measure a pain signal. The microprobe array includes a guard electrode disposed on a substrate; a plurality of microprobes penetrating the substrate and the guard electrode, electrically insulated from the guard electrode, and measuring a voltage or current of the skin into which the microprobe array is inserted; and an insulating layer disposed between the guard electrode and a guarded electrode of each of the microprobes to reduce a noise between the microprobes. A surface of the insulating layer of each of the microprobes is grounded to the guard electrode. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197339 | METHOD OF MONITORING DEPTH OF ANESTHESIA AND APPARATUS FOR SAME - A method of monitoring depth of anesthesia comprises generating differential EEG signals from EEG signals acquired by electrode pairs during an anesthesia protocol, processing the differential EEG signals to determine at least one signal feature and monitoring changes in the at least one signal feature to determine depth of anesthesia. The at least one signal feature comprises at least one of normalized power of the differential EEG signals acquired from at least one of the electrode pairs, and wavelet bicoherence between the differential EEG signals acquired from at least two of the electrode pairs. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197340 | Potential Artery-to-Vein Disease State Detection - A method/apparatus/system for detection of a potential disease state is disclosed. A pair of electrodes is attached to a limb and the electrodes are energized. The energizing of the electrodes creates a first signal in the form of current data. If the first signal is consistent with a potential disease state, including a potential artery-to-vein disease state, an indication of the potential disease state is provided. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197341 | DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE FOR ELECTRO-STIMULATION - An electrode configured to provide electrical contact with a subject's skin and includes a conductive layer and a gel layer. The conductive layer spreads current and transmits electrical signals to and/or receives electrical signals from the subject's skin and has a first conductive surface through which electrical signals are transmitted to and/or received from the subject's skin. The first conductive surface is on a side of the conductive layer that faces toward the subject's skin if the electrode is installed on the subject. The gel layer is formed on the same side of the conductive layer as the first conductive surface. The gel layer has a first interface surface that directly contacts the subject's skin if the electrode is installed on the subject, and to conduct electrical signals between the subject's skin and the first conductive surface. The first interface surface has a surface area larger than that of the first conductive surface. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197342 | OBJECT INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS - The present invention employs an object information acquiring apparatus including a plurality of light irradiators irradiating light from a light source to an object; an intensity modulator modulating intensity of the irradiated light for each light irradiator; a plurality of acoustic detectors detecting an acoustic wave generated from the object; and an information processor producing internal characteristic information of the object by using the acoustic wave, wherein the information processor controls a weight of each acoustic detector in production of the characteristic information, based on the intensity of light in each light irradiator. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197343 | SUBJECT INFORMATION OBTAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION REGARDING SUBJECT - A subject information obtaining apparatus sets certain sensitive regions corresponding to a plurality of acoustic wave detection elements on the basis of a sensitivity distribution of the plurality of acoustic wave detection elements, obtains initial sound pressure in a region of interest without using a detection signal corresponding to the region of interest obtained by an acoustic wave detection element whose certain sensitive region does not include the region of interest, obtains a value of integrated light intensity in the region of interest on the basis of the obtained initial sound pressure, and obtains an optical characteristic value in the region of interest using the obtained initial sound pressure and the value of the integrated light intensity. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197344 | PHOTO-ACOUSTIC TOMOGRAPHY - The present invention relates to a photo-acoustic tomography that can acquire a functional image for an inner part of a living body through generation of a local ultrasonic wave generated by energy that is introduced from a laser light source, and to a photo-acoustic tomography using a semiconductor laser and an optical fiber power amplifying device in order to increase resolution and an image acquisition time of an image, a photo-acoustic tomography that can acquire a high-sensitive image even in a place where a penetration depth is large through energy modulation, and a high-sensitive high-speed photo-acoustic tomography that can acquire a high-speed image by placing an array-type laser light source. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197345 | ULTRASONIC PROBE AND INSPECTION APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH THE ULTRASONIC PROBE - An ultrasonic probe includes a light irradiating portion configured to radiate light for generating ultrasonic waves from a light absorber, an ultrasonic transducing portion configured to transduce the ultrasonic waves to an electric signal, and a light guide member configured to introduce light from a light source to the light irradiating portion. A light irradiating region of the light irradiating portion is included within an ultrasonic receiving region of the ultrasonic transducing portion. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197346 | HEMOGLOBIN CONTRAST IN MAGNETO-MOTIVE OPTICAL DOPPLER TOMOGRAPHY, OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGING METHODS AND APPARATUS - Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for the use of optical coherence tomography for detection of cells. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197347 | Method for Free-Breathing Magnetic Resonance Imaging Using Iterative Image-Based Respiratory Motion Correction - A method for free-breathing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using iterative image-based respiratory motion correction is provided. An MRI system is used to acquired k-space data and navigator data from a subject. The k-space data is then sorted into a plurality of data bins using the navigator data. A motion correction parameter is estimated for each data bin and is applied to the respective k-space data in that bin. The corrected k-space data segments are then combined to form a corrected k-space data set, from which an image is reconstructed. The process may be iteratively repeated until an image quality metric is optimized; for example, until an image sharpness measure is sufficiently maximized. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197348 | CHARGE CONTROL FOR HIGH VOLTAGE THERAPY ENERGY STORAGE COMPONENT - This disclosure provides an implantable medical device comprising a power source a therapy module that includes at least one energy storage component, and a charging module coupled between the power source and the therapy module. The charging module is configured to control charging of the at least one energy storage component of the therapy module. The charging module may be further configured to detect a condition indicative of improper charging, to detect a condition indicative of the implantable medical device being subjected to fields generated by an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device, and to terminate charging of the at least one energy storage component when both the condition indicative of improper charging and the condition indicative of the implantable medical device being subjected to fields generated by the MRI device are detected. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197349 | METHOD FOR CALCULATING A VALUE OF AN ABSORPTION PARAMETER IN POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - A method is disclosed for calculating a spatially resolved value of an absorption parameter for a positron emission tomography (PET) scan of an examination object via magnetic resonance tomography (MRT). Magnetic resonance data is acquired within a first region lying within a field of view of a magnetic resonance system and within a second region bordering on the first and lying at the edge of the field of view. The method includes the spatially resolved calculation of a first value of the absorption parameter from the first MR data within the first region and of a second value from the second MR data within the second region. A three-dimensional parameter map is obtained from the first value. This parameter map is extended by the second value such that within the first region and the second region the parameter map has the value of the absorption parameter in spatially resolved form. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197350 | RADIATION FORCE BALANCE CALIBRATOR - A radiation force balance calibrator ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197351 | BEAM DEFLECTION ARRANGEMENT WITHIN A COMBINED RADIATION THERAPY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE UNIT - In a radiation therapy and magnetic resonance unit, a magnetic resonance diagnosis part is provided with an interior within which a main magnet generates a main magnetic field, the interior being limited in a radio direction about an axis by the main magnet. A radiation therapy part is provided for irradiation of an irradiation area within the interior, said radiation therapy part comprising an electron beam accelerator providing an electron beam parallel to the main magnet field. At least parts of the radiation therapy part comprise the beam deflection arrangement for deflecting the electron beam toward the axis from an initial trajectory parallel to the axis. The beam deflection arrangement comprises a magnetic arrangement providing a first magnetic field in a region of the beam deflection arrangement but of opposite direction and affective to cancel the main magnet field. The second magnet field is directed perpendicular to a trajectory of the electron beam to cause the electron beam to be deflected inward towards the axis. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197352 | Holder for Double Loop Coil for MCP Images - A holder for a local coil for an imaging system such as a magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) hand coil holder is provided. The MRT hand coil holder has recesses in side parts of the holder. A hand of a patient may be positioned between the side parts. The recesses in the side parts of the holder are each configured to accommodate at least one local coil. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197353 | RADIOPAQUE MARKER FOR A CATHETER - Radiopaque marker for a catheter includes a collar having a ring shape defining a longitudinal center axis therethrough and at least one helical member extending longitudinally from the collar. A second collar can be provided spaced longitudinally from the first collar. Additionally, a second helical member can extend longitudinally from the collar and be coaxially intertwined with the first helical member in a double helical configuration. The helical member can define a compression spring structure having longitudinal, transverse, and torsional flexibility. A catheter having such a marker and a method of making the marker are also provided. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197354 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENT OF MITRAL REGURGITATION - A method of guiding a catheter during a treatment procedure includes acquiring scan data of a patient volume in position for the treatment procedure, registering volume data of the patient volume to the scan data, acquiring fluoroscopic data for the patient volume during the treatment procedure, and generating a volume representation of the fluoroscopic data during the treatment procedure. Generating the volume representation includes superimposing the fluoroscopic data on the volume data based on the registering. The volume representation of the fluoroscopic data is displayed, the volume representation showing a position of a mitral valve clip carried by the catheter relative to the patient volume. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197355 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING NEEDLE GUIDE APPARATUS, AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A method of controlling a needle guide apparatus for assisting insertion of a needle, the method including: setting target coordinates in which the tip of the needle is located inside an object to be diagnosed; and adjusting a position of the needle guide apparatus based on the set target coordinates, wherein the needle guide apparatus is connected to a probe for capturing an ultrasound image of the object to be diagnosed. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197356 | FIDUCIAL PLACEMENT SYSTEM AND SPLAYED STYLET - A fiducial deployment system may include one or more of a needle including a dimpled retention structure configured to releasably retain a plurality of fiducials, each of which includes a central aperture (which may be embodied as a groove or similar opening); a retention/deployment stylet that traverses through each fiducial's central aperture and releasably engages a distalmost fiducial of the plurality of fiducials with a splayed distal stylet end; a pusher cannula member; and echogenic dimpling and/or other echogenic-enhancing features on at least a distal portion of the needle. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197357 | MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICE GUIDANCE - A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system receives emplacement information of medical devices within a predetermined area. The system calculates a viewing angle in a virtual 3D space of a plurality of virtual medical devices corresponding to the plurality of medical devices. The system also causes a display device to display the plurality of virtual medical devices based at least on the calculated viewing angle. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197358 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SURGICAL MARKING - Device, method and kit are described herein for marking tissue involved in surgery and evaluated using fluorescing imaging systems are described. Generally the device, method, and kit comprises the components to visibly mark an area of interest such that the same area fluoresces and can be viewed simultaneously through a fluorescent imaging system. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197359 | SOLID LIPID NANOPARTICLES INCLUDING ELASTIN-LIKE POLYPEPTIDES AND USE THEREOF - Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) including elastin-like polypeptides, compositions comprising the SLNs, and uses thereof are provided. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197360 | ESTIMATION OF DISTANCES AND SIZE OF LESIONS IN THE COLON WITH AN IMAGING CAPSULE - A method of estimating distances in a colon of a subject, including: orally administering to a subject a contrast agent, orally administering an imaging capsule to the subject, emitting radiation from the imaging capsule at a location in the colon, detecting photons that are returned from an interaction of the radiation with an inner wall of the colon and contents of the colon, summating the detected photons with energies corresponding to X-ray florescence interactions to form a first count, summating the detected photons with energies corresponding to Compton back-scattering interactions to form a second count, determining the distance from the imaging capsule to the inner wall of the colon and a concentration of the contrast agent at the location of the imaging capsule in the colon using the values of the first count and the second count. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197361 | BOTTLE HOLDER FOR AN INJECTION DEVICE - The invention relates to a bottle holder ( | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197362 | DOPPLER ULTRASOUND BASED FETAL MONITORING - A fetal movement monitoring method that limits the ultrasound radiation to safe levels and conforms to the ALARA principle is disclosed. The disclosed method of monitoring fetal movements by Doppler ultrasound comprises accumulating the time for which ultrasound is radiated into a subject, comparing the accumulated time with a first reference total time, counting the number of fetal movements in the subject, comparing the number of movements with a reference number, deciding at least one of a further action of the device and an action to be recommended to the subject and conveying at least one of a further action of the device, an information to the subject about the counted fetal movements and an action recommended to the subject. A Doppler ultrasound device for monitoring fetal movements in a subject is also disclosed. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197363 | ABLATION PROBE WITH FLUID-BASED ACOUSTIC COUPLING FOR ULTRASONIC TISSUE IMAGING - Devices and systems for ultrasonically imaging tissue and performing ablation therapy are disclosed. An ablation probe for treating and imaging body tissue includes an ablation electrode tip with a number of acoustic openings and a plurality of ultrasonic imaging sensors disposed within an interior lumen of the tip. The ultrasonic imaging sensors are supported within the interior lumen via an insert equipped with a number of recesses that receive the ultrasonic imaging sensors. An acoustically transparent shell disposed between the ultrasonic imaging sensors and the acoustic openings forms a fluid channel in the acoustic pathway of the sensors. During an ablation procedure, cooling fluid from an external fluid source is delivered through the fluid channel, providing an acoustic coupling effect between the ultrasonic imaging sensors and the surrounding body tissue. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197364 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS HAVING PLURALITY OF DISPLAY UNITS - An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes a main body supporting ultrasound equipment that generates ultrasound image signals. First and second display units are electrically coupled to the ultrasound equipment, and display ultrasound images corresponding to the ultrasound image signals. A first coupling unit couples the second display unit and the main body and enables movement of the second display unit relative to the main body. As the position of the second display unit is adjustable, a patient may easily view ultrasound images displayed on the second display unit. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197365 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD - In one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus continuously generates driving signals by frequency-modulating waveforms having a plurality of center frequencies respectively assigned to orientation directions and multiplexing the waveforms and transmits continuous waves, and generates beam signals corresponding to the respective orientation directions by adding the respective echo signals and demultiplexing the signals for the respective center frequencies, demodulates beam signals corresponding to the respective orientation directions, frequency-analyzes the demodulated beam signals, calculates two-dimensional (beam direction and range direction) mapping of beam signals. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197366 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Embodiments of catheters, imaging systems and methods for intravascular ultrasound imaging are presented. At least one miniaturized transducer element adapted to be inserted into a vascular structure and configured to produce signals for use in generating one or more ultrasound images of a desired region within the vascular structure is used. Further, one or more apodizing structures operably coupled to the transducer element and configured to decrease the responsiveness of the transducer element at one or more boundaries of the transducer element with respect to the center of the transducer element are used. Particularly, the apodizing structures reduce sidelobe amplitude of an ultrasound beam profile in the region of interest, thereby generating improved ultrasound images. | 2013-08-01 |
| 20130197367 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING AND DISTINGUISHING BLOOD VESSEL - A apparatus and a method are disclosed for transmitting a signal directed to a blood vessel via a Doppler ultrasound waveform apparatus, receiving, by the Doppler ultrasound waveform apparatus, a reflected signal from the blood vessel; and determining, by a processing device, whether the blood vessel is an artery or a vein based on a blood flow velocity in the blood vessel. | 2013-08-01 |
