34th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 53 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130217972 | SURGICAL PORTAL WITH ROTATING SEAL - A surgical portal apparatus includes a portal housing, a portal sleeve, and a seal. The portal housing defines a central housing axis and a central housing channel. The portal sleeve extends from the portal housing and is dimensioned to pass through tissue to provide access to underlying tissue via a longitudinal opening. The central housing channel of the portal housing and the longitudinal opening of the portal sleeve define a passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object. The seal has inner surfaces defining a seal passage for establishing a general sealed relation about the surgical object. The seal passage is radially offset with respect to the central housing axis. The seal is adapted to rotate about the central housing axis to vary positioning of the seal passage to substantially maintain the substantial sealed relation upon manipulation of the surgical object within the portal housing. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217973 | WOUND RETRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A surgical wound retractor is adapted to dilate a wound stretchable to a desired diameter through body cavities of varying thicknesses. The retractor includes a first ring having a diameter greater than that desired for the wound and being adapted for disposition interiorly of the wound, a second ring having a diameter greater than that desired for the wound and is adapted for disposition exteriorly of the wound, and a sheath disposed between the two rings. Optionally, the second ring may be detachably attached to the sheath to adapt the retractor to body cavities of varying thickness. Additional rings may be disposed along the sheath to provide for adjustment of the distance between the first and second rings. The retractor may also include an expandable foam annulus that can adjust the distance between the first and second rings. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217974 | Medical Device - This invention generally relates to a medical device assembly for facilitating a sealed working channel into a pressurized body cavity, and methods of use thereof. In certain embodiments, devices of the invention include a hollow body that is splittable along its length and being configured to move between an open configuration for operably coupling with a surgical instrument and a closed configuration, in which in the closed configuration, the device provides a seal that prevents gas leakage from an incision site of a body cavity while the instrument is in the body cavity. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217975 | ILLUMINATED SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEM INCLUDING A SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE AND INTEGRATED LIGHT EMITTER - A surgical access system for providing access to a surgical site in a patient includes a surgical access device defining a working channel for accessing a surgical site and an integrated light emitter for illuminating the surgical site. The light emitter is integrated in proximity to a distal end of the surgical access device. In some embodiments, the light emitter is offset from the distal end. In certain embodiments, the integrated light emitter includes a light transmission medium for transmitting light from a proximal end of the access device to the distal end. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217976 | Method for Predicting Quality of Life After Medical and Surgical Treatment - A method of determining the risk of performing a procedure on a patient is provided. An algorithm is presented that allows the determination of the risks associated with a procedure and a determination can then be made as to whether the procedure should be done. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217977 | SYSTEM, BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL METHODS, AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND USAGE OF BIOMETRIC, PROXIMITY, AND OTHER SENSORS TO DETECT, RECORD, AND TREAT PERSONS THAT MAY BE OR HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN CERTAIN PHYSICAL INJURIES OR DISABILITIES - Non-invasive brain and body injury and vital sign assessment monitors, as well as methods for providing Internet-enabled care and recovery services for related conditions and injuries are disclosed. The sensors may be enclosed in a head wrap known as a “skull cap”, or they may be worn on other parts of the body such as the wrist or ankle. The Internet-enabled care systems related to injuries are intended to provide a step-by-step process for providing care and recovery services, as well as coordinating all stakeholders through the care and recovery process. Stakeholders include the athlete, parent or guardian for youth sport players, coach, educators or teachers, physician and/or athletic trainers. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217978 | METHOD AND DEVICE WITH CUSTOMIZABLE POWER MANAGEMENT - A wireless communication device ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130217979 | VERSATILE SENSORS WITH DATA FUSION FUNCTIONALITY - Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for identifying with a single, small, intelligent activity monitor a particular type of activity from among a plurality of different activities. The monitor may include a multi-axis accelerometer and microcontroller configured to combine and process accelerometer data so as to generate features representative of an activity. The features may be processed to identify a particular activity (e.g., running, biking, swimming) from among a plurality of different activities that may include activities not performed by a human subject. An intelligent activity monitor may be configured to operate as a versatile sensor, or to operate in combination with a versatile sensor, to further receive and process physiological data and compute a fitness metric for a subject. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217980 | EQUINE WIRELESS PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING SYSTEM - An accelerometer senses equine respiratory structural vibrations. The accelerometer includes a sensing surface configured to be attached to one of hair, skin, bone, ligament, cartilage, and other tissue of a horse. The accelerometer is responsive to respiratory structural vibrations of the horse and outputs a signal corresponding to the respiratory structural vibrations. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217981 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A WARMING THERAPY DEVICE - An apparatus and method for controlling a warming therapy device (e.g., incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) coupled to the warming therapy device for monitoring patient medical information, and for controlling various aspects of the warming therapy device accordingly. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217982 | State Characterization Based on Multi-variate Data Fusion Techniques - The ingestible event marker data framework provides a uniform, comprehensive framework to enable various functions and utilities related to ingestible event marker data (IEM data). Included are a receiver adapted to be associated with a body of an individual, the receiver configured to receive IEM data; a hub to receive the IEM data; and at least one IEM data system to receive the data from the hub. Among other information, behavioral data and predictive inferences may be provided. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217983 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Embodiments provide analyte sensors, such as implantable analyte sensors, and methods of producing the same. An implantable sensor may include a base with a plurality of chambers. One or more sensor reagents may be retained within the chambers to form analysis regions. A membrane may be coupled to the chambers over the sensor reagents. The implantable sensor may be implanted into the dermis of a subject. One or more of the sensor reagents may exhibit a color change in response to the presence of a target analyte or reaction product thereof. The wavelengths of light reflected from the analysis regions may be detected and analyzed to determine a target analyte concentration. One or more portions of the sensor or components thereof may be configured to facilitate calibration of the sensor, correction of an optical signal obtained from the sensor by a reader device to accommodate variations in the surrounding tissues, and/or calculation of a representative value by a reader device. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217984 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AN AUTOFLUORESCENCE VALUE OF SKIN TISSUE - A method for determining an autofluorescence value of skin tissue of a subject, comprising the steps of:
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20130217985 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING BLUSH IN MYOCARDIAL TISSUE - Vessel perfusion and myocardial blush are determined by analyzing fluorescence signals obtained in a static region-of-interest (ROI) in a collection of fluorescence images of myocardial tissue. The blush value is determined from the total intensity of the intensity values of image elements located within the smallest contiguous range of image intensity values containing a predefined fraction of a total measured image intensity of all image elements within the ROI. Vessel (arterial) peak intensity is determined from image elements located within the ROI that have the smallest contiguous range of highest measured image intensity values and contain a predefined fraction of a total measured image intensity of all image elements within the ROI. Cardiac function can be established by comparing the time differential between the time of peak intensity in a blood vessel and that in a region of neighboring myocardial tissue both pre and post procedure. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217986 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING AN AMYLOIDOSIS STATUS - An exemplary method of predicting an amyloidosis status involves obtaining a profile of drusen in a periphery of a retina of a subject; and using the profile to predict an amyloidosis status. Another exemplary method of predicting an amyloidosis status involves identifying a subject, the amyloidosis status of which is desired; and obtaining a profile of drusen in a periphery of a retina of the subject. Another exemplary method of predicting an amyloidosis status involves analyzing a profile of drusen in a periphery of a retina of a subject to predict an amyloidosis status of the subject. Another exemplary method of predicting an amyloidosis status involves comparing a profile of drusen in a periphery of a retina of a subject to a control; and predicting an amyloidosis status of the subject. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217987 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING PULSE OXIMETRY CALCULATIONS IN THE PRESENCE OF CORRELATED ARTIFACTS - Methods and systems for determining a physiological parameter in the presence of correlated artifact are provided. One method includes receiving two waveforms corresponding to two different wavelengths of light from a patient. Each of the two waveforms includes a correlated artifact. The method also includes combining the two waveforms to form a plurality of weighted difference waveforms, wherein the plurality of weighted difference waveforms vary from one another by a value of a multiplier. The method further includes identifying one of the weighted difference waveforms from the plurality of weighted difference waveforms using a characteristic of one or more of the plurality of weighted difference waveforms and determining a characteristic of the correlated artifact based at least in part on the identified weighted difference waveform. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217988 | MOTION COMPENSATION IN A SENSOR - A physiological sensor includes an emitter configured to transmit light and a detector configured to receive the transmitted light. The sensor also includes a first accelerometer disposed on a first portion of the sensor and a second accelerometer disposed on a second portion of the sensor, the second portion opposing the first portion. The first and second accelerometers are configured to measure a change in motion that corresponds to a change in distance between the detector and the emitter. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217989 | SPLITTABLE NEEDLE WITH FIBER PROBE - A needle comprises an elongated first shaft element with a C-shaped cross section and an elongated second shaft element with a C-shaped cross section. The first shaft element and the second shaft element are adapted to be detachably connected to each other. This is achieved by an overlap of respective end sections of the first and second shaft elements. Within the channel formed by the shaft elements, an optical probe may be accommodated from which the shaft elements may be removed by separating the two shaft elements from each other. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217990 | IN VEHICLE GLUCOSE APPARATUS AND VEHICULAR OPERATION INHIBITOR - When diabetics undergo a hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic event, their cognitive-motor function can be severely impaired. This has contributed to a positive correlation between diabetes and traffic incidences. Thus, there are ongoing efforts to improve blood glucose monitoring to improve safety of diabetic drivers. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217991 | DETECTION OF BLOOD LEAKAGE BY DETECTING A VOLATILE AGENT - A method of detecting bleeding from a wound including: providing, on a support, a substantially non-volatile agent capable of forming a volatile agent on contact with blood; disposing the non-volatile agent on the support at or near the wound; providing a probe for detection of the volatile agent; disposing the probe for detection of the volatile agent at a distance from the support; generating a flow of air in a direction from the support to the probe; monitoring the formation of volatile agent by the probe, thereby detecting a bleeding of the wound. Also disclosed are a system and a disposable device for use in the method. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217992 | Electrode Device, in Particular for Cardiovascular Application - An electrode device, in particular for cardiovascular applications, includes an elongated electrode body made from an insulating material, a plurality of electrodes for detecting electrocardiological signals and/or for outputting electrocardiological stimulus signals, and supply line, in particular non-elastic cables or strands, which serve for electrically connecting the electrodes, which supply lines are guided in each case in the electrode body, preferably in associated lumina. Furthermore, a compensating hose section is provided which is inserted in a parting point in the electrode and has a maximum outer diameter that corresponds to the electrode body, wherein helically shaped receptacles, for each supply line, are incorporated in the compensating hose section, and the compensating hose section, at its joining sides facing toward the electrode body, is connected in a hermetically sealed manner to the electrode body. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217993 | ELECTRODE FOR A SCANNING ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE TOMOGRAPHY DEVICE AND A SCANNING ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE TOMOGRAPHY DEVICE - An electrode assembly for an EIT scanning device ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130217994 | METHOD OF GENERATING ELASTICITY DATA, ELASTICITY DATA GENERATING APPARATUS, AND ELASTICITY IMAGE GENERATING SYSTEM BASED THEREON - A method of generating elasticity data, an elasticity generating apparatus, and an elasticity image generating system based thereon is provided. The method of generating elasticity data includes receiving first elasticity data of a region of interest (ROI) in a subject, the first elasticity data indicating elasticity corresponding to a predetermined degree of deformation, receiving second elasticity data of a local region of the ROI in the subject, the second elasticity data indicating elasticity corresponding to a local degree of deformation that is greater than the predetermined degree of deformation, and generating third elasticity data of the ROI in the subject based on the received first elasticity data and second elasticity data, the third elasticity data indicating elasticity corresponding to a global degree of deformation that is greater than the predetermined degree of deformation. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217995 | Photoacoustic Tomography of Breast Tissue Using Hemispherical Array and Planar Scanning - Photoacoustic imaging is enhanced by scanning ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130217996 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING IMAGES - A method of analysis is disclosed. The method comprises: registering a target image to define a plurality of keypoints arranged in sets corresponding to polygons or linear segments in the target image; accessing a database of registered and annotated images, and employing a polygon-wise comparison between the target image and each database image; and using the comparison for projecting annotated locations from the database images into the target image. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217997 | Method and apparatus for localizing an ultrasound catheter - An imaging system is provided with an ultrasound catheter and a controller coupled to the ultrasound catheter. The catheter includes a localizer sensor configured to generate positional information for the ultrasound catheter, and an imaging ultrasound sensor having a restricted field of view. The controller co-registers images from the imaging ultrasound sensor with positional information from the localizer sensor. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217998 | Motion Tracking System with Inertial-Based Sensing Units - Systems, apparatus, and method of monitoring a position of a joint. An inertial monitoring unit is configured to be coupled to a portion of a patient, such as a thigh. Another inertial monitoring unit is configured to be attached to another portion of the patient, such as a shank, that is connected to the other portion by a joint, such as a knee. The inertial monitoring units detect motion of their respective portions of the patient and transmit data indicative of this motion. These transmissions may be received by a computer and used to determine an orientation of the joint. The inertial monitoring units may also be coupled to vibration detection units and/or ultrasound modules that provide additional data regarding a condition of the joint. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217999 | Systems and Methods for Positioning a Catheter - A method for displaying a position of a medical device, such as a catheter, during insertion thereof into a patient. In one example embodiment, the method includes obtaining a first set of detected position data relating to a location marker, such as a permanent magnet, then determining a possible first position thereof. A first confidence level relating to a match between the first set of detected position data and a first set of predicted position data is assigned. A determination is made whether the first confidence level meets or exceeds a first threshold. If the first confidence level meets or exceeds the first threshold, a determination is then made whether the first position of the location marker is within a first detection zone. If the first position of the location marker is within the first detection zone, the first position of the location marker is displayed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218000 | MRI Coil For Imaging Of The Breast And Thoracic Area - The present invention provides a novel MRI coil configuration for breast cancer imaging in preparation for radiation therapy planning and treatment. Both an adjustable anterior and posterior coil sets are described. The coil sets are supported and configured so as not to affect the accurate and repeatable positioning of the patient and breasts. The coil sets are removable so that they can be extracted before radiation therapy treatment commences. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218001 | DOSIMETER, THERAPEUTIC APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MEASURING RADIATION DOSAGE TO A SUBJECT DURING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A dosimeter ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130218002 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE ELASTOGRAPHY FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGE SIMULATION - Ultrasound data is simulated using magnetic resonance (MR) elastography. MR elastography provides tissue characteristic information, such as elastic modulus, velocity, or stiffness. This tissue characteristic information indicates a density or viscosity of the tissue, allowing simulation of ultrasound data with MR acquired data. The same MR imaging system may be used to acquire the MR elastography and pre-operative anatomy information. The actual ultrasound information may be registered with simulated ultrasound information for registration of the actual ultrasound information with the MR anatomy information. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218003 | RAPID ENTRY POINT LOCALIZATION FOR PERCUTANEOUS INTERVENTIONS - A method for localizing a skin entry point on a patient for a percutaneous intervention includes planning a needle trajectory for the percutaneous intervention using a 3D planning image dataset and a planning application, performing a superior-inferior localization of an imaging scanner table containing an imaging scanner using the needle trajectory, and performing a lateral localization of the skin entry point using the needle trajectory. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218004 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A magnetic resonance imaging device and a control thereof, with the magnetic resonance imaging device including a magnet assembly, a patient table provided with a transfer unit introducing a patient to inside of the magnet assembly and a fixing unit supporting the transfer unit, an image output unit which is provided on the magnet assembly or the patient table to output photographic information or general image information of the magnetic resonance imaging device, and a system control unit configured to perform control such that an image of the image output device is output over a facial area of a patient positioned in the magnet assembly according to a moving distance of the transfer unit and thus the patient sees the photographic information or the general image information in the magnet assembly, thereby providing the patient with photographic information. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218005 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE NEUROSURGICAL INTRACRANIAL ROBOT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Minimally invasive neurosurgical intracranial robot system is introduced to the operative site by a neurosurgeon through a narrow surgical corridor. The robot is passed through a cannula and is attached to the cannula by a latching mechanism. The robot has several links interconnected via revolute joints which are tendon-driven by tendons routed through channels formed in the walls of the links. The robot is teleoperatively guided by the neurosurgeon based on real-time images of the intracranial operative site and tracking information of the robot position. The robot body is equipped with a tracking system, tissue liquefacting end-effector, at as well as irrigation and suction tubes. Actuators for the tendon-driven mechanism are positioned at a distance from the imaging system to minimize distortion to the images. The tendon-actuated navigation of the robot permits an independent control of the revolute joints in the robot body. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218006 | CATHETER LOCATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - This invention relates to a method of catheter and radiating coil location in a human body and in particular to the determination over time of the location of the tip of a catheter as it is inserted and during its use in the body. In particular when a radiating coil is used in conjunction with a catheter, a coil locating device can be used to determine the distance the coil is from the device and hence its depth in the body of a patient. To assist a clinician using the coil-locating device, a display is provided that shows both a reference image of a part or portion of a body (non-subject body) and an image of the coil located on the display with reference to the reference image. This is achieved by locating the coil-locating device on or over a predetermined landmark on the patient's body. The coil and its associated signal wires can be incorporated into a stylet, guide wire or a catheter. The coil locating device has a preferable triangular shape in plan view that allows its uppermost apex to be orientated towards the head of the patient and for an axis of the device to be aligned with the mid sagittal plane of the patient. Preferable landmarks on a human body include the xiphoid sternal junction and the caudal/mid sagittal aspect of the jugular sternal notch. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218007 | TARGETING LANDMARKS OF ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICES - A device for targeting a landmark of an orthopaedic implant including a housing configured to engage a mating structure for attachment of the housing to the orthopaedic implant, and an electromagnetic sensor located at a known position within the housing, wherein, when the housing is engaged with the mating structure, the position of the sensor relative to a landmark of the orthopaedic implant is known for at least five degrees of freedom. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218008 | MEASURING DEVICE, MEASURING METHOD, AND TOMOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A measuring device for measuring a physical property of an object which is irradiated with an electromagnetic wave pulse. The measuring device includes a waveform obtaining unit which obtains a time waveform from a signal relating to the electromagnetic wave pulse reflected from a first reflection portion and a second reflection portion of the object. The waveform obtaining unit obtains a first obtained waveform at a first collection point where a parallel region of the electromagnetic wave pulse is adjusted by a position adjusting unit so as to be in only one of the first reflection portion and the second reflection portion of the object, and obtains a second obtained waveform at a second collection point different from the first collection point. A waveform forming unit forms a measured waveform based on the first obtained waveform and the second obtained waveform. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218009 | CHARGED PARTICLE THERAPY PATIENT CONSTRAINT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a rapid patient positioning system including a computer and motor controlled patient constraint system, such as a patient head and/or back support system having multiple adjustable degrees of freedom that facilitates accurate, precise, and rapid alignment of a patient relative to a support or table. The patient support system is preferably integrated with a rapid patient positioning system including steps of: positioning a patient relative to the table in a substantially vertical orientation, transitioning the table through a semi-vertical orientation, such as with a robot arm, and orientating the patient and the table in a substantially horizontal orientation, such as in a position for charged particle tumor therapy. Preferably, the robot arm is in common with an arm used to move the patient in traditional proton therapy. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218010 | PORTABLE PET SCANNER FOR IMAGING THE HUMAN BRAIN - In accordance with at least one disclosed embodiment, an apparatus for use in imaging the human brain by describing the distribution of radiotracers in the human brain is provided. The apparatus may be compact and lightweight enough to be lifted by hand (less than 50 pounds) and affixed to a patient bed. In addition, the apparatus may collect images of both the cerebrum and cerebellum of the patient. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218011 | Visualization of Associated Information in Ultrasound Shear Wave Imaging - Information associated with shear calculation is also displayed in ultrasound shear wave imaging. More information than just a shear wave image is provided for diagnosis. Information about the quality or variables used to determine shear is also displayed. This additional information may assist the user in determining whether the shear information indicates tissue characteristics or unreliable shear calculation. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218012 | Determining Material Stiffness Using Multiple Aperture Ultrasound - Changes in tissue stiffness have long been associated with disease. Systems and methods for determining the stiffness of tissues using ultrasonography may include a device for inducing a propagating shear wave in tissue and tracking the speed of propagation, which is directly related to tissue stiffness and density. The speed of a propagating shear wave may be detected by imaging a tissue at a high frame rate and detecting the propagating wave as a perturbance in successive image frames relative to a baseline image of the tissue in an undisturbed state. In some embodiments, sufficiently high frame rates may be achieved by using a ping-based ultrasound imaging technique in which unfocused omni-directional pings are transmitted (in an imaging plane or in a hemisphere) into a region of interest. Receiving echoes of the omnidirectional pings with multiple receive apertures allows for substantially improved lateral resolution. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218013 | Ultrasound Medical System and Method - An ultrasound medical system includes an interstitial end effector. The interstitial end effector is interstitially insertable into patient tissue, includes at least one medical-treatment ultrasound transducer, and includes at least one end-effector-tissue-track ablation device. One method for ultrasonically treating a lesion in a patient includes the steps of obtaining the interstitial end effector and inserting it into the patient creating a tissue track which is surrounded by patient tissue and which ends at the distal end of the inserted interstitial end effector. Other steps include ultrasonically ablating the lesion using the at-least-one medical-treatment ultrasound transducer, using the at-least-one end-effector-tissue-track ablation device to ablate the patient tissue surrounding the tissue track along substantially the entire tissue track, and withdrawing the end effector from the patient. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218014 | ULTRASOUND APPARATUS AND METHOD OF GENERATING ULTRASOUND IMAGE - A method of generating an ultrasound image includes transmitting an ultrasound signal to a predetermined point included in an object and receiving at least three response signals reflected from the predetermined point; extracting a plurality of response signal pairs by combining the received at least three response signals two-by-two; obtaining a plurality of pieces of prediction vector information, each of the pieces of prediction vector information indicating a prediction velocity magnitude and a prediction velocity direction of the predetermined point, based on reception angles and Doppler frequencies of the response signals included in the plurality of response signal pairs; and determining vector information indicating a velocity magnitude and a velocity direction of the predetermined point, based on the plurality of pieces of prediction vector information. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218015 | Method and a System for Monitoring, Contractions and/or a Birth Process and/or the Progress and/or Position of a Fetus - A method of monitoring a pregnant woman by identifying a moving organ in the woman and tracking or monitoring a movement of said organ using ultrasound. Optionally, the identifying is non-imaging. Optionally or alternatively, the moving organ is part of a fetus and a position of a head is optionally calculated form a heart position which is directed detected. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218016 | ULTRASOUND PROBE AND ULTRASOUND APPARATUS - Provided is an ultrasound probe, including: a transmitting unit that transmits an ultrasound wave in response to an input of a transmitting signal which is an electric signal; a receiving unit that generates a receiving signal by converting a reflected wave of the transmitted ultrasound wave into an electric signal; an amplifying unit that amplifies the receiving signal; and a signal switching unit that interrupts the amplifying unit, while the transmitting signal is being transmitted and connects the amplifying unit while the transmitting signal is not transmitted. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218017 | PORTABLE ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a body, a handle installed at a side of the body and configured for protruding from or retracting into the body, and a display unit displaying an image. The display unit is detachably mounted on the handle, and thus the handle installed to the body functions as a stand for the display unit. Thus, it is convenient to use the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218018 | ULTRASOUND PROBE - An ultrasound probe includes an ultrasound transmission/reception portion which transmits and receives ultrasound, a proximal-end-side balloon fixing portion arranged on a more proximal end side than the ultrasound transmission/reception portion and having a stepped shape in which a proximal end side is high, and a balloon fixing tool mounting groove arranged on a more distal end side than the proximal-end-side balloon fixing portion and having a width narrower than a width of the proximal-end-side balloon fixing portion. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218019 | Image Guided Catheters and Methods of Use - An interventional medical device is provided that incorporates a forward-directed ultrasound imaging system integrated into a single minimally invasive device. The medical device can be in the form of catheters and interventional devices having a tapered distal tip, particularly those suitable for minimally invasive direct introduction into the human or other mammalian body. The imaging system comprises one or more small ultrasound transducers that can be permanently integrated into the device or integrated into an interchangeable ultrasound transducer that may be inserted into and removed from the device to customize the device for a particular use. An ultrasound system can be provided in the device either alone or in combination with fiber optic imaging to provide a range of forward imaging and therapeutic capabilities of the device for direct access to a target site from the skin via an introducer needle. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218020 | Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound Probe With An Active Spinning Element - An intravascular ultrasound probe is disclosed, incorporating features for utilizing an advanced transducer technology on a rotating transducer shaft. In particular, the probe accommodates the transmission of the multitude of signals across the boundary between the rotary and stationary components of the probe required to support an advanced transducer technology. These advanced transducer technologies offer the potential for increased bandwidth, improved beam profiles, better signal to noise ratio, reduced manufacturing costs, advanced tissue characterization algorithms, and other desirable features. Furthermore, the inclusion of electronic components on the spinning side of the probe can be highly advantageous in terms of preserving maximum signal to noise ratio and signal fidelity, along with other performance benefits. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218021 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTISPECTRAL SCANNING AND DETECTION FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting biomaterial anomalies in a test subject for diagnosing existing and potential medical conditions. The general technique utilized is to expose a portion of the test subject to low doses of RF electromagnetic energy. Different biomaterials in a test subject may be differentiated and identified by characterizing their electromagnetic properties based on observed parameters, e.g., electromagnetic energy absorbed, thermal energy created, and electromagnetic energy emitted, during irradiation of the test subject. This invention allows for the efficient utilization of multiple frequency bands allowed by the FCC, as well as a more precise distribution of electromagnetic energy to the test subject. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218022 | Personal Protective Equipment with Integrated Physiological Monitoring - Embodiments may comprise personal protective equipment with integrated physiological monitoring. Some embodiments may relate specifically to in-ear devices (such as hearing protection and/or communication devices) having one or more physiological sensors for early monitoring for heat related illnesses. Several embodiments may incorporate a temperature sensor and a speaker into such in-ear device. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218023 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF COLORECTAL CANCER - Methods and systems for use of phenotypic markers, principally oral mucosal vascular density alone or in combination with detection of other markers, to identify individuals afflicted with or having an increased risk of hereditary colorectal cancer, especially familial adenomatous polyposis, are disclosed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218024 | Interventional In-Situ Image-Guidance by Fusing Ultrasound and Video - An augmentation device for an imaging system has a bracket structured to be attachable to an imaging component, and a projector attached to the bracket. The projector is arranged and configured to project an image onto a surface in conjunction with imaging by the imaging system. A system for image-guided surgery has an imaging system, and a projector configured to project an image or pattern onto a region of interest during imaging by the imaging system. A capsule imaging device has an imaging system, and a local sensor system. The local sensor system provides information to reconstruct positions of the capsule endoscope free from external monitoring equipment. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218025 | CLIP SENSOR DEVICE FOR MEASUREMENT OF VITAL SIGNS - A clip sensor device for optical measuring vital signs of a subject is provided. The clip sensor device includes a internal supporting frame formed from an elongated plate configured to be folded into a desired orientation. A measuring probe is mounted on an upper surface of the frame. The measuring probe comprises a transmitter and receiver and configured for generating a time response of the blood perfused body tissue to the applied optical signal that is indicative of the vital signs of the subject. The clip sensor device also includes a pressing member mounted on the upper surface of the internal supporting frame. The pressing member includes one or more spring elements configured to provide a predetermined pressure on the blood perfused body tissue due to the deformation of the spring elements when said portion of blood perfused body tissue is applied against the pressing member. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218026 | AUTOMATED ASSESSMENT OF SKIN LESIONS USING IMAGE LIBRARY - An automated skin lesion assessment system may automatically assess a suspect skin lesion. An electronic image library may contain diagnosed skin lesion image data representative of images of a plurality of diagnosed skin lesions and, for each, a diagnosis of the skin lesion. An image capture system may capture an image of the suspect skin lesion. A computer processing system may compare the image of the suspect skin lesion with the diagnosed skin lesion image data and, based on this comparison, identify one or more diagnosed skin lesions which match the suspect skin lesion. A user interface may report the diagnoses of the diagnosed skin lesions that match the image of the suspect skin lesion. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218027 | IMAGING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a medical device includes a first optical fiber, a second optical fiber, a third optical fiber, and a fourth optical fiber. The first optical fiber is operatively coupled to a first electromagnetic radiation source and is configured to transmit electromagnetic radiation to bodily tissue. The second optical fiber is configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from the first electromagnetic radiation source scattered by the bodily tissue. The third optical fiber is operatively coupled to a second electromagnetic radiation source and is configured to transmit electromagnetic radiation to bodily tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation source is different than the first electromagnetic radiation source. The fourth optical fiber is configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from the second electromagnetic radiation source scattered by the bodily tissue. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218028 | DERIVING ARTERIAL PULSE TRANSIT TIME FROM A SOURCE VIDEO IMAGE - What is disclosed is a system and method for determining an arterial pulse transit time of a subject of interest in a remote sensing environment. A video imaging system is used to capture a time varying source images of a proximal and distal region of a subject intended to be analyzed for arterial pulse transit time. A time series signal for each of the proximal and distal regions is extracted from the source images and a phase of each of the extracted time series signals is computed. A difference is then computed between these phases. This phase difference is a monotonic function of frequencies in the signals. From the monotonic function, an arterial pulse transit time of the subject is extracted. The subject's arterial pulse transit time is then communicated to a computer system. The computer system determines blood pressure, blood vessel blockage, blood flow velocity, or a peripheral neuropathy. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218029 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING RENAL ARTERY NERVE DENSITY - A system and method is described to map the renal artery prior to an ablation in order to a-priori identify the location of the sympathetic nerves. In specific embodiments, the nerve modulating energy may be electrical or optical. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218030 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A FEATURE OF THE CIRCADIAN RHYTHM OF A SUBJECT - The invention relates to method for determining a feature of the circadian rhythm of the subject, comprising measuring a first input signal indicating a cardiac function of the subject, measuring at least one second input signal indicating the activity of the subject, combining the first input signal and the second input signal to a periodic output signal representing the circadian rhythm of the subject, and determining at least one feature of this periodic output signal. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218031 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING A PULSE ARRIVAL TIME VALUE - Method and apparatus for estimating an arrival time (PAT) value of a subject in an automatic and unsupervised fashion from a sequence of electrical impedance tomography (EIT) images. The method comprises: providing an EIT imaging device adapted to record impedance signal distribution within a measurement region of the subject; measuring a sequence of temporally discrete EIT images during a predetermined measuring time period in the measurement region using the EIT imaging device, each EIT image comprising one or a plurality of EIT pixel subsets, each of said one or a plurality of EIT pixel subset representing an impedance value; generating one or a plurality of time series, each of said one or a plurality of time series representing a variation of the impedance value of the sequence of EIT images; and estimating the PAT value from each of said one or a plurality of time series. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218032 | GUIDEWIRE WITH INTERNAL PRESSURE SENSOR - The present document describes a pressure guidewire comprising: a shaft tube with a proximal section; a middle section extending from the proximal section of the shaft tube, the middle section having greater flexibility than the proximal section; an inner hypotube installed substantially within the middle section for optimal mechanical properties; a pressure sensor with a communication means routed through the middle section and the proximal section; and a sensor housing for receiving the pressure sensor. There are also described methods for joining the inner hypotube to the shaft tube. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218033 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A PATIENT - A system for monitoring a patient includes an inflatable cuff configured to at least partially occlude an artery of the patient, and a sensor configured to determine a first parameter associated with the at least partially occluded artery and to generate an output signal indicative of the first parameter. The system also includes a processor configured to receive the output signal and information indicative of an occlusion efficiency of the cuff. The processor is configured to determine a hemodynamic parameter of the patient based on the output signal and the information. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218034 | System for quantifying blood flow in tissue and updating tissue baseline conditions - Methods and apparatus for determining blood flow in tissue are disclosed. The methods and apparatus are used to establish a baseline for both thermal properties of the tissue and non-physiologic conditions. Periodic changes in either or both constituents of the baseline are determined and, when the changes correspond to a need for a new baseline, a new baseline is established. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218035 | WAKEFULNESS LEVEL DETERMINATION DEVICE, WAKEFULNESS LEVEL DETERMINATION METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A wakefulness level determination device includes a processor; and a memory. The processor executes: calculating a first feature value from a heartbeat signal of a subject; estimating, from the first feature value calculated at the calculating, a feature value of the subject when not fully awake on the basis of a correlation between a feature value of a heartbeat signal of a person fully waking and a feature value of a heartbeat signal of a person not fully waking; setting, as an index of a wakefulness level, a range from the first feature value calculated at the calculating to the feature value estimated at the estimating; calculating a second feature value from a heartbeat signal of the subject; and determining a wakefulness level of the subject by comparing the second feature value with the index of the wakefulness level that is set at the setting. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218036 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO CORRELATE ARRHYTHMIC AND ISCHEMIC EVENTS - Systems and methods for determining whether there is a correlation between arrhythmias and myocardial ischemic episodes are provided. An implantable system (e.g., a monitor, pacemaker or ICD) is used to monitor for arrhythmias and to monitor for myocardial ischemic episodes. When such events are detected by the implantable system, the implantable system stores (e.g., in its memory) data indicative of the detected arrhythmias and data indicative of the detected myocardial ischemic episodes. Then, for each detected arrhythmia, a determination is made based on the data, whether there was a myocardial ischemic episode detected within a specified temporal proximity of (e.g., within a specified amount of time of) the arrhythmia. Where a myocardial ischemic episode occurred within the specified temporal proximity of an arrhythmia, data for the two events can be linked. Additionally, when a log of arrhythmias is displayed, for each arrhythmia there is an indication of whether a myocardial ischemic episode was detected within the specified temporal proximity of the arrhythmia. This abstract is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218037 | INTERBEAT INTERVAL MONITORING AND ECTOPIC BEAT REMOVAL - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for ambulatory, real-time detection of removal of ectopic beats by obtaining consecutive patient heartbeats, and recognizing an ectopic beat by detecting a signature short-long sequence in an interbeat interval of the obtained heartbeats, with the signature short-long sequence including an ectopic coupling interval followed by a compensatory pause between RR intervals. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218038 | System for Non-invasive Cardiac Output Determination - A method determines cardiac output or stroke volume by receiving signal data representing multiple parameters of a patient concurrently acquired over a particular time period and comprising at least one of, (a) a parameter derived from an ECG waveform of the patient, (b) a parameter derived from a blood pressure signal of the patient, (c) a parameter derived from signal data representing oxygen content of blood of the patient and (d) a parameter derived from a patient cardiac impedance value. A selected parameter of the multiple concurrently acquired parameters is used in calculating a heart stroke volume of the patient comprising volume of blood transferred through the blood vessel in a heart cycle, in response to, a combination of a weighted summation of values of the selected parameter over the particular time period. Data representing the calculated heart stroke volume is provided to a destination device. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218039 | System and Method for Assessing Breathing - A system for recording one or more parameters of a patient, comprising a peri-tracheal microphone, a memory, a controller, a power source, and a housing, is disclosed. The microphone provides a signal indicative of at least quiet breathing of the patient. The memory stores information derived from the signal indicative of at least quiet breathing of the patient. The controller writes the information into the memory. The power source supplies electrical energy to at least one of the microphone, the memory, or the controller. The housing contains one or more of the controller or the memory or the power source, and is coupled to a non-peri-tracheal portion of the patient's body such that the housing moves substantially in concert with said non-peri-tracheal portion of the body. Information stored in the memory may be assessed to characterize the state of the patient, possibly including aspects of breathing while awake or asleep. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218040 | APPARATUS, ARRANGENT AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING BREATHING GAS FLOWING ALONG A BREATHING TUBING FOR SUBJECT BREATHING - An apparatus and method is provided for analyzing a breathing gas flowing along a breathing tubing for subject breathing. The breathing gas comprises breathing cycles having different phases. Liquid particles can be delivered intermittently depending on the phase, or continuously into the breathing gas. The apparatus comprises a gas sample supplier for adjusting gas sample supply from the breathing gas, and a gas analyzer for receiving the gas sample adjusted by the gas sample supplier and for measuring the gas sample property. The apparatus further comprises a processing unit for receiving a signal indicative of one of the phases of the breathing cycle and the delivery timing of the liquid particles. The processing unit is able to control the sample supplier based on the signal to limit access of liquid particles with the gas sample towards the gas analyzer. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218041 | BELLY-TYPE BREATH AUXILIARY DEVICE - The present invention discloses a belly-type breath auxiliary device comprising body, belt assembly and breath monitoring unit. The body includes a box. The box positions the breath monitoring unit, and connects two end of the belt assembly by elastic members. The breath monitoring unit has movement detecting unit, signal processing unit and warning unit. The movement detecting unit produces a signal when detecting the third connecting member moves to a specific position, and the signal processing unit determines the user finishing one time of effective breath by the signal. The warning unit acts to remind the user keeping his belly-type breath when the movement detecting unit does not detect the third connecting member moving to the specific position within a specific time. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218042 | SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR STIMULATING THE BRAIN TO PROMOTE LEARNING AND/OR TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS THERETO - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to systems and/or methods for stimulating the brain, e.g., to promote learning and/or memory, to provide therapeutic treatments thereto, etc. In certain example embodiments, neurons are monitored and their activities are analyzed to determine the electrical and electrochemical pathways that are activated during specific learning functions, events, etc. Given an established mapping, certain example embodiments deliver electrical and electrochemical signals to specifically targeted brain locations in order to facilitate learning and/or memory, to provide therapeutic treatments thereto, etc. For example, neurons or gateways thereto may be stimulated to facilitate learning, memory and/or recall, to counteract or mitigate the onset or arrival of mental or neurological diseases and disorders, etc. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218043 | MENTAL DISORDER ANALYSIS APPARATUS, MENTAL DISORDER ANALYSIS METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A mental disorder analysis apparatus includes a storage portion in which sleep electroencephalogram information, which is information on electroencephalograms during sleep of a test subject, is stored, an analyzing portion that performs analysis regarding presence or absence of a mental disorder using the sleep electroencephalogram information stored in the storage portion, and an output portion that outputs a result of the analysis performed by the analyzing portion. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218044 | Method And Apparatus Of Neurological Feedback Systems To Control Physical Objects For Therapeutic And Other Reasons - A method and apparatus using brainwaves to control real objects is provided. The method and apparatus comprise using sensors to detect the brain's electrical signals and transmit at least two brainwaves to an apparatus that converts the brainwaves into a format usable by a signal processor. The signal processor determines a coherence between portions of the brainwaves, typically in the frequency domain, and compares the coherence values, which change rapidly from moment to moment, to thresholds. Based on the comparison of the coherence value to the thresholds, which are adjusted over time based on feedback relating to success, a control signal is developed that can be sent to a real object to control 3 dimensional motion of the control object. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218045 | Method and System for Disease Risk Management - This disclosure relates to systems and methods for measuring the composition of a body part of a patient, or for otherwise determining a clinically relevant fact using characteristics of tissue in or proximal to said body part. In an example, this disclosure relates to measuring the electrical impedance of an organ or portion of an organ, such as the female breast, so as to obtain clinically relevant information. In an aspect, the system and method can be used for measuring and utilizing certain information such as breast density data and other risk factors for determination or classification of a woman's likelihood to develop breast cancer. Other aspects quantify or qualify a woman's responsiveness to a drug or hormonal therapy. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218046 | System for assessing endothelial function - The system assesses the endothelial function of a subject. Particularly, peripheral tissue perfusion measurements taken in a subject are compared to reference perfusion data and the comparison yields the assessment of endothelial function. The reference may be data indicative of peripheral tissue perfusion in a healthy person. Also, peripheral tissue perfusion measurements taken in a subject when perfusion is in an unperturbed state (the reference) can be compared to perfusion measurements taken promptly after a challenge to normal or unperturbed tissue perfusion of the subject. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218047 | BIOPSY DEVICE VALVE ASSEMBLY - A biopsy assembly includes a biopsy device, a vacuum source, and a valve assembly. The biopsy device includes a body, a needle extending distally from the body, and a cutter translatable relative to the needle. The needle includes a lateral tissue receiving aperture. The cutter is translatable to selectively close the lateral tissue receiving aperture of the needle. The valve assembly is in fluid communication with the needle. The valve assembly includes a first valve, a second valve, and tubular member. Each of the first valve and the second valve selectively provide atmospheric venting or vacuum to the needle. The tubular member is coupled with the vacuum source and includes a first and second connector extending transversely from the tubular member. The first and second connectors couple to the first and second valves to provide vacuum to the first and second valves. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218048 | Apparatus and method for determining a biochemical function of a fluid - Sensor apparatus ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130218049 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISINFECTING AND/OR SELF-STERILIZING A STETHOSCOPE USING PLASMA ENERGY - A method and apparatus for disinfecting and/or self-sterilizing at least a portion of the surface of a stethoscope is provided. Methods and devices are provided by which a device or apparatus can generate a sterilizing plasma such that a stethoscope, or portion of a stethoscope, can be placed within or near the device or apparatus so that the plasma disinfects and/or sterilizes and/or decontaminates at least a portion of the stethoscope. A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing a self-disinfecting and/or self-sterilizing and/or self-decontaminating stethoscope and stethoscope disinfecting and/or sterilization apparatus for disinfecting and/or sterilizing, respectively, all or at least a portion of a stethoscope. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218050 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE NANOTUBE COMPOSITE SENSOR FOR MEDICAL APPLICATION - A sensor and method of sensing dimensional changes, stress changes or pressure changes on a substrate uses a sensor in the following manner. Temporarily and non-destructively attach a piezoresistant sensor to a surface. The piezoresistant sensor has an electrically conductive elastic body having at least one pair of opposed ends, and the elastic body contains conductive nanotubes homogeneously distributed therein. The elastic body has at least one surface with two opposed ends and electrodes at each of the opposed ends. A current is passed through the elastic body between the two electrodes. The current passing through the elastic body is sensed (e.g., a voltmeter). A mechanical step is performed with or on the substrate, and the sensor measures changes in the current between the electrodes, indicating strain or pressure on the sensor. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218051 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING LIVING TISSUE - Disclosed herein is a system for evaluating living tissue comprising a probe device having a probe, an actuator adapted to displace the probe in accordance with a programmed displacement profile, and force sensors that measure deflection of the probe at each position of the probe while the probe is in contact with the tissue. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising contacting a sample with a probe device having a probe, an actuator adapted to displace the probe in accordance with a programmed displacement profile, and force sensors that measure deflection of the probe at each position of the probe while the probe is in contact with the sample; measuring the deflection of the probe at each position of the probe at each point of contact with the sample; and determining whether any tissue present on the sample is a living tissue. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218052 | Physical Therapy Device - A physical therapy device is disclosed. An example of the physical therapy device includes a cuff for attachment to a patient's limb. The example physical therapy device also includes a light emitter mounted to the cuff. The example physical therapy device also includes a tracking pattern corresponding to at least one physical therapy exercise. The patient performs the physical therapy exercise by moving the patient's limb in such a manner so as to track light from the light emitter on the tracking pattern. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218053 | SYSTEM COMPRISED OF SENSORS, COMMUNICATIONS, PROCESSING AND INFERENCE ON SERVERS AND OTHER DEVICES - A system for monitoring patient activity comprising: at least one measurement device configured to provide data related to a patient's physical activity; and a server configured to make an inference regarding the patient's physical activity based on data provided by the at least one measurement device. In some embodiments, the inference is a determination of a type of physical activity. In some embodiments, the measurement device is configured to be worn by the patient or carried in the patient's pocket. In some embodiments, two or more measurement devices are used. In some embodiments, the server is remotely located from the measurement device. In some embodiments, the server is configured to archive and retrieve the data provided by the measurement device and the inferences. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218054 | SEPARATION DEVICE FOR ULTRASOUND ELEMENT - There is provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention a method and for keeping an ultrasound emission element away from a wall of a blood vessel or cavity comprising: inserting a catheter comprising the ultrasound emission element into a blood vessel or body cavity such that the ultrasound emission element is prevented from contacting a wall of the blood vessel or the cavity. There is also provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention a device for keeping an ultrasound emission element away from a wall of a blood vessel or lumen. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218055 | CPR MONITORING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a system for monitoring CPR performed on a manikin. The manikin comprising means for measuring at least one first parameter concerning a performed CPR, and a measuring unit for positioning on the chest of a manikin or patient during CPR comprising sensors for measuring at least one second parameter concerning a performed CPR. The system also comprising analyzing means for analyzing said first and second parameters measured during a chosen time period during a performed CPR on said manikin and evaluating the measured parameters. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218056 | CHEST FOLLOWING ALGORITHM FOR AUTOMATED CPR DEVICE - A method for automated CPR is disclosed. The method comprises controlling a position of a compression element during movement of the compression element from a first starting position (P | 2013-08-22 |
20130218057 | DEFIBRILLATOR WITH DYNAMIC ONGOING CPR PROTOCOL - An automated external defibrillator (AED) ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130218059 | SENSITIVE AND STIMULATING THERAPEUTIC DEVICE - A sensitive and stimulating therapeutic device for postural and locomotory rehabilitation of subjects with disabilities includes a fixed base, mobile support elements, transmission elements arranged between the base and the support elements, motor element ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130218060 | Adhesive Wrist Support System - A support system for treatment of repetitive stress injuries. The support system uses a support layer formed from a thin, flexible, stretch resistant material. An adhesive is used that has a high shear strength to prevent the support layer from slipping when applied to the patient. The adhesive loses considerable adhesion as temperatures approach 125 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows the support system to be easily removed at temperatures within the comfort range of the user by soaking in hot water or use of a hair dryer. The system is applied to a wrist or other injury by securing around the wrist. A second portion of the support layer extends up to a portion of the back of the wrist. The user is able to move and flex the wrist through the full range of motion, however with a dampening effect which promotes neutral wrist postures and minimizes accumulative irridation to the median nerve. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218061 | APPARATUS FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS TREATMENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A plantar fasciitis arch support (PFAS) device is presented. The PFAS device is an ergonomic compression device that administers a measured pressure along the tissue on the plantar surface of the foot for purpose of relieving the pain and inflammation of plantar fasciitis. The device works by directly compressing and stretching the plantar fascia in order to relieve pressure at the plantar fascia attachment points. This device differs from current conventional splints that use a dorsiflexion force of the foot and ankle complex to stretch the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. The device is small, affordable, lightweight, and comfortable to wear. It targets the fascia directly, stretching the tendon gently through the night rather than indirectly stretching the calf or Achilles tendon. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218062 | PELVIC STRUCTURE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY DEVICE AND HEAD FASTENER FOR CERVICAL TRACTION - The present invention concerns a pelvic support structure for a physical therapy device and a head fastener for cervical traction, which supports a pelvis in a comfortable and firm manner, maintains a predetermined level of traction intensity without being detached or slid down, maximizes a treatment effect by concentrating a traction force on the lumbar and preventing power dispersion, is intended for patient treatment or correction by means of cervical traction, and does not pressurize a patient's head or function in an unstable manner. For a physical therapy device comprising a bed plate ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130218063 | HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS PORT AND CLEANING SYSTEM - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a device and method for hemodialysis including a needle access port having a housing defining a septum, wherein the septum is configured for needle access. Generally, the needle access port will have three septa for communication with valves configured to be anastomosed to a large-diameter blood vessel. The valves are in fluid communication with a flow of blood through the large-diameter blood vessel. The device also includes an elongate tube having a first and a second elongate lumen, wherein a first end of the tube is coupled to the needle access port and a second end of the tube is coupled to the valve. The device can be cleaned by injecting a cleaning fluid into a first septum of the needle access port and extracting it though the second septum of the needle access port. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218064 | Glaucoma Drainage Device with Pump - A glaucoma drainage device has a main drainage tube with a first end an anterior chamber of an eye and a second end in a drainage location. A bypass drainage tube is fluidly coupled to and in parallel with the main drainage tube. A pump is in communication with the bypass drainage tube. The pump comprises a first driver and a first flexible membrane enclosing a first chamber. A first check valve is located upstream from the pump, and a second check valve is located downstream from the pump. An active valve is located upstream from the first check valve. The active valve comprises a second driver and a second flexible membrane enclosing a second chamber. A third check valve is located between the active valve and the second end of the main drainage tube. A volume of the first chamber is changed to pump fluid from the anterior chamber. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218065 | SHUNT VALVE FOR CONTROLLING SIPHON EFFECT - An improved shunt valve for the control of hydrocephalus provides for physiological atmospherically-referenced siphon control that is not adversely affected by overlying tissue. The valve includes one or more porous outer anti-fouling membranes to protect the flow control membranes from external mechanical tissue pressure, while permitting free movement of the flow control moveable membranes and permitting positive inlet pressure to regulate flow through the improved fluid shunt valve of the invention. The porous membranes are configured to prevent tissue ingrowth into the membranes pores while allowing adequate fluid flow across so as not to inhibit movement of the movable membrane. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218066 | FLUID DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser comprising:
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20130218067 | CONTENT REPRODUCTION APPARATUS, CONTENT REPRODUCTION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A content reproduction apparatus includes a storage unit storing a plurality of content files and performs treatments by playing the content files stored in the storage unit. The content reproduction apparatus also includes a treatment setting unit configured to set a treatment based on a treatment condition input by a user; a content file obtaining unit configured to obtain, from the storage unit, a content file corresponding to the treatment set by the treatment setting unit; and an edit-and-output unit configured to play the content file obtained by the content file obtaining unit or the content file edited according to an instruction of the user. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218068 | THERAPEUTICS RESERVOIR - A method and system of forming at least one therapeutic reservoir in a target tissue by trapping therapeutics in at least a portion of said target tissue by selectively applying energy to said target tissue. Optionally, trapping comprises preventing said therapeutics in said target tissue from being carried away by a circulation. The system can include a catheter with both an ultrasonic element and a drug delivery port, optionally connected to control circuitry. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218069 | HEMOSTASIS INSTRUMENT - A hemostasis instrument for actively stopping the bleeding, in particular after an open, laparoscopic, or endoscopic operation on a patient, having several hemostasis components. The hemostasis instrument has at least the following hemostasis components:—a thermal hemostasis device for tissue coagulation by producing a temperature above the coagulation temperature of biological tissue by means of a coagulation electrode;—a biochemical hemostasis device for producing a silent electric discharge by means of at least one discharge electrode, and an insulating device, wherein the insulating device is arranged between the discharge electrode and the tissue to be treated;—a supplying device for supplying substances that influence blood clotting to the tissue to be treated, and—a supply device for supplying noble gas to the tissue to be treated. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218070 | DIALYSIS IMPLANT AND METHODS OF USE - A device and methods for treating renal failure are disclosed. One embodiment of the device is an implantable peritoneal dialysis device. When in use, the device can have a semi-permeable reservoir implanted in the peritoneal cavity. The reservoir can receive blood waste and drain through one or more conduits, via a pump, to the biological bladder. Solids and/or a solution benefiting dialysis can be pumped to the reservoir and/or implanted in the peritoneal cavity. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218071 | BRONCHOTRACHEAL ACCESS VALVE FOR A BRONCHOASPIRATION APPARATUS - A bronchotracheal access valve for a bronchoaspiration apparatus. The valve is characterized in that the rotation of a second member in a given direction with respect to a first member moves the valve from a configuration in which a conduit communicates hydraulically with a sleeve, to a configuration in which the conduit communicates hydraulically with a flush conduit via a duct and a channel to flush an end portion of a catheter. | 2013-08-22 |
20130218072 | POWDER SPRAYING DEVICE - The invention is configured so that pressurized gas from a pressurized gas supply source passes through a pressurized gas channel provided in a main body of a powder spraying device and is sprayed out. A powder container containing powder such as medical agents is provided on the main body. The powder within the powder container is supplied to the pressurized gas channel and is sprayed together with the pressurized gas. An eccentric rotor with a center of gravity deviated from a center of rotation is provided in the main body. When spraying the powder together with the pressurized gas, vibrations are applied to the main body and the powder container by a rotation of the eccentric rotor. The powder can be thereby mixed more evenly with the pressurized gas. | 2013-08-22 |