35th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150238694 | INTELLIGENT THERAPY RECOMMENDATION ALGORITHIM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An algorithm and method of making intelligent therapy recommendations for insulin pump parameters is described. The pump parameters include basal rates, carbohydrate-to-insulin ratios (CIR), and insulin sensitivity factors (ISF). A determination of whether a therapy recommendation should be made is based on comparing an updated recommended change with a threshold. The updated recommended change to the pump parameter is made based on a previous recommended change to the pump parameter and the difference between a current blood glucose value and a targeted blood glucose level. The algorithm and method confirms the therapy recommendation is within safety parameters before displaying the therapy recommendation. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238695 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAMENT DELIVERY - An apparatus includes a housing, a medicament container, an actuator, and a biasing member. The actuator is configured to move the medicament container within the housing when the actuator is moved from a first configuration to a second configuration. The actuator includes a gas container and a puncturer. When the actuator is in the first configuration, a portion of the puncturer is disposed apart from the gas container. When the actuator is in the second configuration, the portion of the puncturer is disposed within the gas container. The gas container has a longitudinal axis offset from a longitudinal axis of the medicament container. The biasing member is configured to bias the actuator toward the second configuration. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238696 | METHOD OF DISPENSING MATERIAL USING A NEEDLE-LESS TIP DEVICE AND NEEDLE-LESS TIP DEVICE - A device and method of delivery of dispensing materials, such as liquids, solutions, gels of drugs, vitamins, herbal products, electrolytes or sugar solutions, or other health related items, to mammals, such as humans or other non-human animals is described. The delivery device provides a mechanism to deliver material to the mammal without injecting the material into the mammal. In one embodiment, a device, system or method for administering a material to an individual comprises a dispensing device having an elongated body sized and shaped to hold a vial containing a material to be distributed and stored within a vial. A dispensing tip cap is secured to one end of the dispensing device. The device, system or method may further contain a container comprising a dispensable material and may be configured contain a dose setting mechanism configured to dispense a predetermined amount of material to be dispensed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238697 | Syringes Having Tactile Labeling Elements - Syringes having various tactile and visual differentiation features are provided. Elements of differentiation ribs of various shapes and configurations are located on the syringe tube. The different configurations provide tactile cues and to some extent visual cues that enable a user to quickly and easily identify different syringes and accordingly the syringe contents thereby encouraging greater precision in the delivery of correct medications. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238698 | ASPIRATION SYRINGE ACCESSORY - A device is provided for facilitating an aspiration procedure during a dermal filler injection treatment. The device can be connected to a dermal filler syringe plunger, and includes a thumb stop element for engaging a physician's thumb. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238699 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention concerns a drive mechanism for a drug delivery device comprising a housing having a longitudinal axis, a first feedback element which is movable along the longitudinal axis relative to the housing and a second feedback element, wherein the first feedback element and the second feedback element are adapted to interact with each other thereby providing at least one of tactile and audible feedback during at least one of a dose setting and dose dispensing operation of the drive mechanism. Moreover a drug delivery device incorporating such a drive mechanism is disclosed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238700 | Method for Assembling a Drug Delivery Device - The present invention is directed to a method for assembling a drug delivery device with a drive mechanism and a bung movably provided in a cartridge. The drive mechanism includes a piston rod and a bearing for driving the bung in a distal direction, wherein the bearing and the piston rod are configured to be connected via a snap connection and wherein the contact between the drive mechanism and the bung is indicated by a detectable signal produced by the engaging snap connection. The method includes the steps of placing the bearing on the bung, displacing the piston rod towards the bearing such that the snap connection is established, monitoring for the signal and stopping displacement of the piston rod upon detection of the signal. The invention is further directed to drug delivery device produced according to the respective method. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238701 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The invention relates to a disposable drug delivery device for selecting and dispensing a number of user variable doses of a medicament. The device comprises a housing, a cartridge holder for retaining a cartridge containing the medicament, a piston rod displaceable relative to the cartridge holder, a driver coupled to the piston rod, a display member for indicating a set dose and being coupled to the housing and to the driver, and a button coupled to the display member and to the driver. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238702 | Buffering Agent Delivery System for Anesthetic System - A syringe for dispensing anesthetic from a cartridge having an interior wall defining a hollow interior sized and shaped for receiving a dose of anesthetic, and a piston. The syringe includes a tubular plunger slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular cartridge. The plunger has a hollow interior extending between a distal end shaped for engaging the piston and an open proximal end. The syringe includes a plunger rod slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular plunger. The rod has a sharp distal end adapted to penetrate the piston, a proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end sized so a delivery portion of the rod extends through the piston into the cartridge when the rod is driven through the piston. The delivery portion includes a recess for receiving a buffering agent to reduce acidity of the dose of anesthetic. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238703 | Syringe Closure - The invention relates to a syringe closure for a syringe having a basic body, a terminal extension that extends from the basic body, which has a free end and a base arranged on the basic body. A recess is provided on the extension at a distance from its free end. The syringe closure for closing off the syringe can be attached in such a way on its extension via its free end that the syringe closure overlaps at least one recess of the extension. The syringe closure is characterized by a locking device having at least one locking element, which assumes a release position in a first functional position after the attachment of the syringe closure on the extension, and ensures a positive engagement with at least one recess on the extension in a second functional position, the locking position, and thus lockingly holds the syringe closure on the extension. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238704 | NEEDLE SHIELD REMOVAL TOOL - A removal tool for a needle shield includes an attachment cavity having an interior wall extending along a length of the attachment cavity and accessible via a sidewall aperture. The interior wall is sized to receive and engage the needle shield. A pull ring is connected to and extends from a proximal end of the attachment cavity. The pull ring has an exterior wall extending along an outer circumference of the pull ring and an interior wall extending along an inner circumference of the pull ring. The inner circumference is sized to accommodate at least one finger of a user. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238705 | Cannula Insertion Device and Related Methods - A cannula insertion device includes a housing defining an opening for receiving therethrough a cannula and further defining a channel, and a cannula forming a lumen, the cannula adapted for sliding movement within the housing from a retracted position to an extended position. When the cannula is in the retracted position, the lumen is located remotely from the channel and the channel is in fluidic communication with the opening. When the cannula is in the extended position, the lumen is in fluidic communication with the channel. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238706 | INJECTION DEVICE - An injection device which includes a housing ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238707 | DUAL LUMEN CANNULA - A dual lumen cannula is provided for conveying a fluid into an injection site through an inner lumen of the cannula. Fluid pressure is relieved from the injection site via a plurality of egress ports located along an outer lumen of the cannula. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238708 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH NEEDLE ALIGNMENT DETECTION MECHANISM - Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case, a container slidably disposed in the case between a first position and a second position, a needle coupled to the container, and a needle alignment detection mechanism disposed on the case and adapted to receive the needle. The needle alignment detection mechanism determines whether the needle is aligned with a longitudinal axis (L) when the needle is in the first position, the second position or translating between the first position and the second position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238709 | Fluid Atomizer, Nozzle Assembly and Methods for Assembling and Utilizing the Same - A method of assembling a nozzle assembly is disclosed. The method includes: providing a nozzle member having a central passage defined by at least an inner side surface and an inner distal surface; inserting a fluid atomizer into the central passage of the nozzle member; and, with a distal surface of the fluid atomizer arranged adjacent the inner distal surface of the nozzle member, flexing legs of the fluid atomizer in a radially-outward direction for engaging each leg of the legs with the inner side surface of the nozzle member. A fluid atomizer is also disclosed. A nozzle assembly is also disclosed. A method of utilizing a nozzle assembly is also disclosed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238710 | VACUUM MOTOR FOR OPERATION OF A LAVAGE SYSTEM - A vacuum motor comprising a working plunger, an internal space, in which the working plunger is arranged such that it is mobile in linear direction, a resetting element that exerts, at least for part of the time, a force on the working plunger that acts in the direction of a front side of the internal space, a gas inlet opening for supplying ambient air or a compressed gas into the internal space, and a gas outlet opening for discharging the gas from the internal space. The gas outlet opening is connectable to a negative pressure source, whereby a control plunger is arranged between the working plunger and a rear side of the internal space such as to be mobile in linear direction in the internal space. The control plunger is supported as in a bearing such as to be mobile with respect to the working plunger, and a catch element and/or a spacer is arranged on said working plunger and/or control plunger, whereby the catch element, upon a motion of the working plunger towards the front side of the internal space, transfers the control plunger into the first position, and whereby the catch element or the spacer, upon a motion of the working plunger towards the rear side of the internal space, transfers the control plunger into the second position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238711 | Method and Apparatus for Humidification and Warming of Air - A gas apparatus for use in a medical procedure may include a housing, a heater, a port, and a dispensing device. The housing defines a chamber having a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The heater warms a gas flowing through the chamber. The port is positioned in fluid communication with the chamber. The dispensing device is inserted within the port for delivering water in aerosol form to warmed gas as it exits the gas outlet. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238712 | OPENING ELEMENT FOR OPENING AN AMPOULE IN AN AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE AND AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE COMPRISING THE OPENING ELEMENT - The invention relates to an opening element ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238713 | PERSONAL INHALATION DEVICE - A personal inhalation device includes an outer shell having an orifice formed therein and containing a medium having one or more deliverables and an atomizing unit disposed within the shell. The atomizing unit atomizes the medium when a user puffs on the orifice such that vapor containing the deliverables is discharged through the orifice. The personal inhalation device is further capable of metering the deliverables discharged with the vapor. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238714 | DOSE COUNTER FOR INHALER AND METHOD FOR COUNTING DOSES - A dose counter for a metered dose inhaler includes an incremental counting system for counting doses. The incremental counting system has a main body, an actuator arranged to be driven in response to canister motion and to drive an incremental output member in response to canister motion. The actuator and incremental output member are configured to have predetermined canister fire and count configurations in a canister fire sequence. The canister fire configuration is determined by a position of the actuator relative to a datum at which the canister fires medicament and the count configuration is determined by a position of the actuator relative to the datum at which the incremental count system makes an incremental count. The actuator is arranged to reach a position in the count configuration at or after a position in the canister fire configuration. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238715 | DOSE COUNTER FOR INHALER HAVING A BORE AND SHAFT ARRANGEMENT - A dose counter for an inhaler, the dose counter having a display tape arranged to be incrementally driven from a tape stock bobbin onto an incremental tape take-up drive shaft, the bobbin having an internal bore supported by and for rotation about a support shaft, at least one of the bore and support shaft having a protrusion which is resiliently biased into frictional engagement with the other of the bore and support shaft with longitudinally extending mutual frictional interaction. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238716 | EXTERNAL SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR PATIENT INTERFACE - A patient interface mask for use with a breathing assistance apparatus includes a seal that, in use, circumscribes a nose, mouth, or nose and mouth of a patient and defines an interior space of the mask. The mask includes an inlet into the interior space and an outlet from the interior space. A sensor is positioned outside of the interior space and in the path of exit gases exiting the interior space through the outlet. The sensor detects a parameter of the exit gases, such as temperature, humidity or both. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238717 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - A medical device has a first controller that has a control section responsible for sequence control of a device and is for controlling the medical device, a second controller that operates if a failure occurs in the first controller, and an alarm that makes a notification output based on exclusive OR between notification outputs of the first controller and the second controller. The second controller, after acquiring the notification output of the first controller, outputs its own notification output as it is if the notification output of the first controller is in an OFF state, or inverts its own notification output so as to output an inversion result if the notification output of the first controller is in an ON state. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238718 | Speaking Valve - The present invention concerns a speaking valve for fitment on to a tracheostomy cannula, which includes a valve unit and an attachment unit, wherein the attachment unit has a tubular housing having a first and a second end and a longitudinal axis extending from the first to the second end, wherein the first end of the attachment unit can be connected to a connector on the tracheostomy cannula and the valve unit is arranged at the second end of the attachment unit and wherein the valve unit and the attachment unit are connected together movably and preferably releasably. In order to provide an alternative to known speaking valves, in which in spite of using a speaking valve it is possible, insofar as that is desired, to exhale through the tracheostoma by bypassing the valve function, it is proposed according to the invention that the valve unit is so designed and arranged that in a first position it closes the housing of the attachment unit air-tightly with respect to a flow direction, and in at least one second position it permits a flow of air into the housing and out of the housing, wherein the valve unit can be transferred from the first into the at least one second position by a movement parallel to the direction of the longitudinal axis of the tubular housing. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238719 | CUSTOMIZABLE CUSHION UTILIZING FITTED PLUG INSERTS - A respiratory interface device provides a support cushion ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238720 | Cannula For Minimizing Dilution Of Dosing During Nitric Oxide Delivery - The present invention generally relates to, amongst other things, systems, devices, materials, and methods that can improve the accuracy and/or precision of nitric oxide therapy by, for example, reducing the dilution of inhaled nitric oxide (NO). As described herein, NO dilution can occur because of various factors. To reduce the dilution of an intended NO dose, various exemplary nasal cannulas, pneumatic configurations, methods of manufacturing, and methods of use, etc. are disclosed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238721 | Electronic E-Cylinder - An electronic E-cylinder is provided which is small in size and allows for connection to a ventilator cart having a standard yolk structure which is known in the medical industry for connection of standard E-cylinders. The machine may have oxygen output of up to 10 liters per minute at greater than 40 psig and desirably about 50 to 60 psig. Additionally, the electronic E-cylinder provides a plug and play removable filtering module to remove nitrogen from a compressed air flow and store concentrated oxygen while exhausting the filtered nitrogen to atmosphere. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238722 | ASSISTIVE CAPNOGRAPHY DEVICE - Systems and method for monitoring patient physiological data are presented herein. A gas analyzing measurement head can be provided to sample and analyze respiratory gases of a patient. In one embodiment, the gas analyzing measurement head can read information on an information element of an airway adapter or resuscitation bag. Such information can be used to generate instructions for manual ventilation using the gas analyzing measurement head, airway adapter, and resuscitation bag. Manual ventilation instructions can be displayed on the gas analyzing measurement head or can be transmitted for display on another device, such as a clinician's mobile computing device. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238723 | Inhalator - An inhalator ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238724 | VALVE CONTROLLED HIGH FREQUENCY OSCILLATORY VENTILATION - A breathing apparatus provides high frequency oscillatory ventilation [HFO] to a patient by supplying breathing gas to the patient according to an oscillating pressure profile oscillating between a positive pressure and a negative pressure. The breathing apparatus has a patient circuit including an inspiratory line for conveying breathing gas to the patient and an expiratory line for conveying gas away from the patient, and an inspiration valve for regulating a flow of pressurised breathing gas into the inspiration line, and a control computer that controls the inspiration valve. The control computer operates to cause the oscillating pressure profile by controlling the inspiration valve to oscillate between a top flow position in which the flow of breathing gas through the inspiration valve assumes a top flow value, and a minimum flow position in which the flow through the inspiration valve assumes a minimum flow value. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238725 | NON-INVASIVE BRAIN TEMPERATURE REGULATING DEVICES FOR ENHANCING SLEEP - Methods, systems and devices for enhancing sleep, including enhancing the quality of sleep, reducing sleep onset time, increasing total sleep time, treating insomnia, and/or treating other neurological disorders by non-invasive temperature regulation of the frontal cortex prior to and/or during sleep. Described herein are thermal applicators that include phase change materials and/or evaporative cooling, as well as headgear for securing the applicators comfortably against the appropriate region of the user's head. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238726 | Catheter Assembly/Package Utilizing a Hydrating/Hydrogel Sleeve and a Foil Outer Layer and Method of Making and Using the Same - A catheter assembly includes a catheter, a fluid containing sleeve, and a container. The catheter may include a tubular portion between a proximal end and a distal end, a coating on a length of the tubular portion, and at least one drainage opening on the distal end. The fluid containing sleeve is designed for arrangement on the tubular portion to maintain the coating in a hydrated state. The container may have at least one foil inner layer containing therein the catheter and the fluid containing sleeve. Substantially or nearly all fluid contained in the container may be disposed in the fluid containing sleeve. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238727 | CATHETER - A catheter that can efficiently transmit a pressing force applied to the distal end of the catheter without breaking at a midpoint of the catheter. The catheter includes a metal tube having a first wall and a second wall disposed in an outer tube, and a reinforcing member that is joined at its proximal end to an outer peripheral surface of the first wall. A distal end of the first wall extends distally beyond a distal end of the second wall and is bent toward the second wall. Thus, the second wall is not provided at a connected portion between the first wall and the proximal end of the reinforcing member, and the reinforcing member having a diameter increased at least by an amount corresponding to a thickness of the second wall can be disposed in the catheter without increasing the diameter of the outer tube. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238728 | DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - Delivery devices, systems, and methods are configured to enhance retention of a therapeutic agent delivered at a treatment site, for example, via impeding agent backflow. A device may include sheath having a first end, a second end, and a length between the first end and the second end. The sheath may include an outer diameter and an inner channel between the first end and the second end, and at least one penetrating member configured to form a channel at the treatment site. The device may include an elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a length between the first end and the second end, the elongate member being configured to move relative to the sheath. The elongate member may be configured to control the movement of the penetrating member with respect to the sheath. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238729 | Cardiac Access Catheter, System, and Method - A system for accessing a desired location in the heart or other target areas has an alignment catheter which directs a directional element towards a target area. A second directional element can be directed towards a target tissue, using the known location of the first directional element as a basis to easily locate other tissues and targets. One or more stabilization elements can help to stabilize the distal portion of the apparatus near the target area. The system can be used for transvenous access to the transatrial septum for transatrial access to the mitral valve, for example, and can use a stabilization basket near the right atrium. The system can be used for coronary sinus access or access to other targets. Various configurations are disclosed, as are various stabilization elements, directional elements, combinations, and methods. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238730 | ULTRASOUND VISIBLE CATHETER - A catheter can be used in arterial and/or venous placement, in conjunction with ultrasound positioning. The catheter itself is made of the same materials, and is sized using the standard gauges, as current existing catheters. However, the catheter has a microtexture on the outer surface of the catheter. This microtexture efficiently and effectively reflects propagated ultrasound waves in situ, to provide a brighter and clearer image of the catheter when being placed in a patient's vessel, with ultrasound imaging equipment. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238731 | MAGNETICALLY GUIDED CATHETER WITH CONCENTRIC NEEDLE PORT - A catheter adapted for ablation, mapping, injection, and directional control by an external magnetic system has a catheter body, an intermediate section, and a tip section having a tip electrode configured with an omnidirectional distal end and a concentric needle port. The tip electrode houses a magnetic device and a position sensor arranged in an integrated configuration, wherein the configuration facilitates a path in the tip section for a component, including an injection needle, to extend through the tip section for extension and retraction with reduced stress and friction. The integrated configuration is an efficient use of space in the tip electrode that allows the tip section to carry both the position sensor for determining location and orientation of the tip section and the necessary volume of magnetic or magnetizable material to accomplish magnetic navigation. The catheter also includes a very soft and flexible intermediate section and an even softer and more flexible distal transitional section carrying additional magnetic members to facilitate remote magnetic navigation. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238732 | SELF-CATHETERIZATION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A self-catheterization assistance apparatus is presented. The apparatus has a base, a penis retention element coupled to the base and a catheter retention member coupled to the base. A penis is inserted into and securedly attached to the penis retention element. A catheter housing is inserted into and securedly attached to the catheter retention member. An optional advancer advances the catheter through the catheter housing and into the penis. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238733 | CATHETER DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Catheter devices and their components are disclosed. The catheter devices described each includes a catheter hub, a needle guard housing, and a needle hub. The needle guard housing is removably secured to the exterior of the catheter hub with a positive engagement mechanism. In some examples, the positive engagement mechanism can include detents and leaf springs. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238734 | GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire includes a core shaft and a coil body covering an outer surface of a distal portion of the core shaft. The coil body includes a straight section that extends in a straight state from a proximal end of the coil body toward a distal end of the coil body, and a bent section arranged at a distal end of the straight section. The coil body may be formed by winding at least one element wire into a helical coil structure, or by winding a plurality of stranded wires (obtained by stranding a plurality of element wires) into a helical coil structure. The element wires and/or the stranded wires of the coiled body are in contact with each other on a side of the bent section opposite to a side toward which the bent section is bent relative to an axial direction of the straight section. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238735 | GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire having sufficient flexibility and sufficient rigidity to prevent a bending point from progressing from a distal end of the guide wire to a proximal end of the guide wire even when the guide wire collides with a hard lesion. The guide wire includes a shaft and a first coil body wound around a distal portion of the shaft. The first coil body is formed by helically winding a stranded wire, which is formed by winding a plurality of element strands together. A joint portion is disposed at an intermediate part of the first coil body so as to join at least two adjacent stranded wires to each other without contacting the shaft. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238736 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING DRUGS TO A TREATMENT SITE - A catheter system includes a catheter having a first balloon and a second balloon. The first balloon is longitudinally offset from the second balloon along the length of the catheter. The first and second balloons both have expanded and unexpanded states. The second balloon has a drug coating. The catheter system has a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration. In the first configuration, the first balloon is in the unexpanded state and the second balloon is in the unexpanded state. In the second configuration, the first balloon is in the expanded state and the second balloon is in the unexpanded state. In the third configuration, the first balloon is in the expanded state and the second balloon is in the expanded state. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238737 | BALLOON CATHETER SHAFT HAVING HIGH STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY - Method of making a balloon catheter includes melt-extruding a thermoplastic polymeric material into a tube, cooling the extruded tube, placing the extruded tube within a capture member and biaxially orienting the polymeric material of the extruded tube while simultaneously tapering at least a section of the extruded tube by radially expanding the extruded tube with pressurized media in the tube lumen and axially expanding the extruded tube with an external load applied on at least one end of the tube as an external heat supply traverses longitudinally from a first end to a second end of the extruded tube in the capture member, wherein an overall axial load on the tubing is varied as at least a section of the tube is heated. The method includes cooling the expanded tube to form a tapered biaxially oriented nonporous thermoplastic polymer tubular member and sealingly securing a balloon proximate a distal end of the tubular member. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238738 | Stretch Valve Balloon Catheter and Methods for Producing and Using Same - A method for manufacturing a safety catheter includes a flexible, multi-lumen shaft having a drain lumen draining fluid adjacent a distal tip of the shaft out a proximal drain end of the shaft and an inflation lumen. A hollow balloon portion has an inflation port fluidically connecting the inflation lumen to the balloon interior to inflate the balloon outwardly larger than a diameter of the shaft. The drain lumen is fluidically connected to the balloon interior by a drainage port. A hollow stretch valve in the drain lumen prevents fluid from passing through the drainage port in a steady state and permits fluid to pass therethrough in a stretched state when the shaft is stretched. Distal of a proximal end of the stretch valve, the shaft has a stretching extent that is relatively more stretchable than at least a portion of the shaft that is proximal of the stretching extent. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238739 | SYSTEMS FOR THE REDUCTION OF LEAKAGE AROUND MEDICAL DEVICES AT A TREATMENT SITE - A flow reduction system is provided which includes any suitable system installable through and within the vasculature, configured to reduce flow of blood and other bodily fluids, and includes one or more components configured to fill spaces or “gutters” around and/or between medical devices installed in the vasculature. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238740 | PLASTER WITH MEDICATION DISPENSER - An adhesive wound plaster includes a substrate having an adhesive layer on one major surface thereof on which is located a pad that is adapted to be placed directly over a wound and held on the skin by the substrate's adhesive. The plaster further incorporates a capsule having a dispensing neck at least partially overlaying the pad and where the capsule contains a medicament. When the capsule is squeezed, a rupturable seal on the neck breaks and the medicament is made to coat the pad prior to applying the plaster to the skin such that the pad overlays the wound. A piece of removable release paper covers at least a portion of the adhesive layer prior to use. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238741 | NEEDLE-LIKE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A needle-like structure includes projections formed in rows on a substrate and extended in a direction, and needle portions formed on each of the projections such that the needle portions are spaced part from one another. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238742 | DRUG DELIVERY AND SUBSTANCE TRANSFER FACILITATED BY NANO-ENHANCED DEVICE HAVING ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBES PROTRUDING FROM DEVICE SURFACE - The present invention relates to a nano-enhanced device for substance transfer between the device and a tissue. The device comprises a substrate with substantially aligned carbon nanotubes anchored within the substrate, and with at least one end of the carbon nanotubes protruding from the substrate. The protruding nanotube ends may be coated with a drug for delivery of the drug into body tissue. The present invention may be incorporated into an angioplasty catheter balloon or into a patch that is worn on the skin. The carbon nanotubes can be grouped in clusters to effectively form nano-needles which can transfer fluid to or from the subdermal tissue. The nano-needles can be used in conjunction with a sensor to ascertain body fluid information such as pH, glucose level, etc. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238743 | MOLDING COMPACT, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR TRANSDERMAL ABSORPTION SHEET - A molding compact for forming a transdermal absorption sheet on which a needle-shaped protruding part is arranged is a molding compact that is a laminate of: a first member having a needle-shaped recessed part formed on a front surface thereof, the needle-shaped recessed part being an inverse of the needle-shaped protruding part; a second member provided on a back surface of the first member, the second member being composed of a waterproof and moisture-permeable material; and a third member provided on a back surface of the second member, the third member being composed of a rigid body. Provided are a molding compact that makes it possible to prevent leakage of a drug-containing solution filled into the needle-shaped recessed part, and a manufacturing method for a transdermal absorption sheet using the molding compact. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238744 | METHOD OF TREATING INFECTIONS, DISEASES OR DISORDERS OF NAIL UNIT - Methods for the subungual treatment of diseases or disorders of the nail unit including infections, especially fungal infections, and nail psoriasis involving the toenails and fingernails are described. The methods provide a technique for placement of a drug-containing composition subungually with reduced risk of hematoma formation and improved patient comfort. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238745 | DEVICES FOR TARGETED DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC IMPLANTS - A barrel adapter mountable to a syringe barrel includes a barrel tip, a needle assembly, a stylet assembly slidably disposed within a needle lumen of the needle assembly, and a plug within the lumen of the needle. An implant delivery syringe includes a barrel, a plunger assembly, and the barrel adapter. The syringe may include a needle retraction mechanism having a biasing member and an actuable locking arrangement, the locking arrangement initially maintains the biasing member in an energized position. When the actuable locking arrangement is actuated, the biasing member causes the needle to axially translate over the stylet during retraction to dislodge the plug and cause delivery of an implant to a target location. The plug may be a biodegradable polymer plug such as a water-soluble polymer, PLGA, and/or CAHP. The stylet may be retracted following delivery. Methods of assembling implant delivery syringes with drug implants are also provided. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238746 | FRANGIBLE CONNECTOR CLOSURE FOR TUBULAR CONNECTOR - A frangible connector closure is provided for connection to a medication administration tube, and includes a tubular body portion having an open end configured for being connected to a supply of medication, and an opposite closed end. An elongate, rigid frangible member is disposed at the closed end and closes the end from fluid flow. The frangible member has a closure end and an opposite free end, and a longitudinal axis. In addition, the frangible member extends in an axial direction and has a member transverse dimension. The free end forms a finger portion extending in the axial direction and has a transverse dimension less than the member transverse dimension. The closure end of the frangible member is readily separable from the body portion by manual manipulation relative to the body portion when the frangible member is disposed inside the tube, for user-activated opening of the connector. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238747 | CONNECTOR WITH NON-LUER COMPATIBLE ACCESS PORTS' - The present disclosure provides a connector preventing use and mechanical engagement with an I.V. luer catheter having luer compatible fittings. The connector comprises a body portion having a non-luer compatible distal patient access fitting, a non-luer compatible proximal fluid delivery device fitting, and a non-luer syringe port positioned between the distal and proximal non-luer compatible fittings. In some embodiments, the syringe port incorporates a normally closed to atmosphere valve accessible by a non-luer syringe for administration of fluid and medications. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238748 | VALVES, VALVED FLUID TRANSFER DEVICES AND AMBULATORY INFUSION DEVICES INCLUDING THE SAME - Valves, valved fluid transfer devices and ambulatory infusion devices including the same. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238749 | FLEXIBLE MULTI-USE CONTAINER, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The disclosed embodiments provide a valve structure that is hermetically sealed to a lower flange formed on an IV bag to form a one-way outlet accessible with a luer tip syringe that does not have a needle. The valve structure can include a piston in combination with a disc or disc valve. The piston can have a slit septum or opening allowing access to an interior surface of the piston. The disc valve is typically in a closed position that prevents injections or other incursions into the bag, thus preserving the integrity and sterility of the bag contents. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238750 | COUPLING FOR MEDICAL FLUIDS - A coupling apparatus includes a first component having a first non-mechanical valve, a second component having a second non-mechanical valve, and a third component having a first end for coupling with the first valve and a second end for coupling with the second valve. The third component has an elongated bore such that when the first end is coupled to the first valve and the second end is coupled to the second valve, a passageway is defined therethrough. The coupling apparatus includes a breakaway portion disposed between the third component and the second component and the first and second valves automatically close when the second and third components are separated from one another. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238751 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING AN IMPLANTED MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTION - A device for preparing an elongated implanted medical apparatus, such as a cardiac lead, for extraction from the body of a patient. The device includes a first handle and a second handle. At least the first handle has a surface for receiving the implanted apparatus therealong. A wire member having a first end and a second end is positioned to span a distance between the surface of the first handle, and the second handle. The wire member first end is removably engaged with the first handle, and the wire member second end is removably engaged with the second handle. The wire member is sized and arranged to enable the wire member to be wound around a length of the implanted apparatus to facilitate extraction of the apparatus with a lead extraction device. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238752 | LEAD POSITIONING AND FINNED FIXATION SYSTEM - A therapy assembly configured for at least partial insertion in a living body. At least one fixation structure is attached to the therapy delivery element proximate the electrodes. The fixation structure is configured to collapse radially inward and wrap circumferentially around the therapy delivery element to a collapsed configuration when inserted into a lumen of an introducer. The fixation structures deploy to a deployed configuration when the introducer is retracted. The fixation structure includes major surfaces generally parallel with, and extending radially outward from, a central axis of the therapy delivery element, proximal edge surface oriented toward the proximal end, and a distal edge surface oriented toward the distal end. The proximal and distal edge surfaces provide generally symmetrical resistance to displacement of the therapy delivery element within the living body in either a proximal direction or a distal direction along the central axis. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238753 | ARTIFICIAL SENSORY EPITHELIUM - An artificial sensory epithelium ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238754 | POLYMER FORMULATIONS FOR NASOLACRIMAL STIMULATION - Described herein are polymer formulations for facilitating electrical stimulation of nasal or sinus tissue. The polymer formulations may be hydrogels that are prepared by a UV cross-linking process. The hydrogels may be included as a component of nasal stimulator devices that electrically stimulate the lacrimal gland to improve tear production and treat dry eye. Additionally, devices and methods for manufacturing the nasal stimulators, including shaping of the hydrogel, are described herein. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238755 | ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE IRRIGATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD - An electrical discharge irrigation device includes a power source to produce power of a first voltage, a circuit coupled to the power source to convert the power of the first voltage to power of a second voltage where the second voltage is higher than the first voltage, a trigger to activate the circuit, an igniter coupled to the circuit to produce a spike, an electrical charge storage component coupled to the igniter the electrical charge storage component becoming conductive and storing an electrical charge after receiving the spike, and an output tip. The output tip includes an electrode and insulating material as an outer layer. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238756 | CONSTRUCTION OF AN MRI-SAFE TACHYCARDIA LEAD - A medical device lead includes a tubular conductive element disposed over a lead body. The tubular conductive element includes at least one segment having one or more kerfs formed radially therethrough in a predetermined configuration so as to affect at least one electrical property, e.g., electrical impedance, of the segment. The segment may form a shocking conductor of the medical device lead. The tubular conductive element may alternatively include proximal, intermediate and distal segments each having one or more kerfs formed radially therethrough, where the one or more kerfs in each of the proximal and intermediate segments are configured so that these segments each have a higher electrical impedance than the distal segment. A layer of insulative material is disposed over the proximal and intermediate segments, so that the proximal and intermediate segments of the tubular conductive element are operable to filter electromagnetic energy from an external source. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238757 | LEAD SET FOR NERVE STIMULATOR AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - Single-use electrical leads for a nerve stimulator are disclosed. The nerve stimulator has a “test mode” that determines a current value for treatment, and a “therapy mode” that administers treatment with the chosen current value. Preferably the fuse is electrically isolated from the leads that contact the patient. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238758 | DEVICE FOR ELECTROCHEMICALLY RELEASING A COMPOSITION IN A CONTROLLED MANNER - According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a device ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238759 | TRANSCRANIAL ELECTROSTIMULATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Transcranial electrostimulation is used to treat a number of ailments including depression and pain management amongst others. However, long term transcranial electrostimulation can lead to the hyperpolarization in the membrane of the post synaptic neurons reducing or eliminating the positive effects. Thus, by using a “white noise” (clock) generator and taking advantage of polarity inversions empirical evidence has shown this to reduce or prevent the negative effects associated with long term use of current transcranial devices and methods. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238760 | Temporal Coding for Hearing Implants - A system and method is provided for activating electrodes in a multi-channel electrode array having electrodes that are spatially divided. At least one pulse for stimulating a single electrode of the electrode array is determined. Each of the pulses is converted into a plurality of pulses for stimulating a plurality of electrodes in the electrode array. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238761 | OPTIMIZATION OF CRANIAL NERVE STIMULATION TO TREAT SEIZURE DISORDERS DURING SLEEP - A method includes determining sleep cycle information related to a sleep cycle of a patient based on body parameter data. The method also includes adjusting a cranial nerve stimulation parameter based on the sleep cycle information. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238762 | METHODS FOR USER CONTROL OF NEUROSTIMULATION TO MODIFY A COGNITIVE STATE - Described herein are methods for allowing a user to control a neuromodulator to modify a cognitive state being experienced by the user. The user may select a waveform ensemble from a hand-held user device having an interface, and the user may adjust the perceived intensity of the applied waveform ensemble with the user device while the waveform ensemble is being applied. Also described are methods of managing communication between the hand-held user device (such as a smartphone or the like) and a wearable neurostimulator. Methods of displaying and visually tracking and controlling the applied waveform ensemble are also described herein. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238763 | ELECTRODE STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN CARDIOVASCULAR REFLEX CONTROL - Devices, systems and methods are described by which the blood pressure, nervous system activity, and neurohormonal activity may be selectively and controllably reduced by activating baroreceptors. A baroreceptor activation device is positioned near a baroreceptor, preferably a baroreceptor located in the carotid sinus. A control system may be used to modulate the baroreceptor activation device. The control system may utilize an algorithm defining a stimulus regimen which promotes long term efficacy and reduces power requirements/consumption. The baroreceptor activation device may utilize electrodes to activate the baroreceptors. The electrodes may be adapted for connection to the carotid arteries at or near the carotid sinus, and may be designed to minimize extraneous tissue stimulation. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238764 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING NOISE IN AN ELECTRIC WAVEFORM FOR NEURAL STIMULATION, BLOCK, OR SENSING - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can prevent unintended signal components (noise) in an electric waveform that can be used for at least one of neural stimulation, block, and/or sensing. The system can include a signal generator to generate a waveform that includes an intended electric waveform and unintended noise. The system can also include a signal transformer device (e.g., a very long wire) comprising a first coil and a second coil. The first coil can be coupled to the signal generator to receive the waveform and remove the unintended noise from the electric waveform. The second coil can pass the electric waveform to an electrode. The second coil can be coupled to a capacitor that can prevent the waveform from developing noise at an electrode/electrolyte interface between an electrode and a nerve. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238765 | NEUROMODULATION SYSTEM INCORPORATING MULTIVARIATE SENSING, MULTIVARIABLE PATTERN RECOGNITION, AND PATIENT SPECIFIC ADAPTATION - A medical system configured for performing a medical function in a patient. The medical system comprises at least one medical lead configured for being implanted adjacent a tissue region of the patient, at least one sensing element, monitoring circuitry configured for acquiring a plurality of physiological measurements from the sensing element(s) during one of a plurality of events respectively corresponding to a plurality of classes, and a processor configured for deriving a set of data from the plurality of physiological measurements, performing a feature extraction technique on the data set to acquire at least one feature, analyzing the feature(s), and classifying the data set into the one class corresponding to the one event. The medical system further comprises a controller configured for performing a function based on the classified data set. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238766 | CLOSED LOOP NEURAL STIMULATION SYNCHRONIZED TO CARDIAC CYCLES - Various aspects of the present subject matter relate to a method. According to various method embodiments, cardiac activity is detected, and neural stimulation is synchronized with a reference event in the detected cardiac activity. Neural stimulation is titrated based on a detected response to the neural stimulation. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238767 | APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF CELL AND METHOD OF USE - This invention provides an apparatus for electrically stimulating a cell and a method for using the same. In particular, the apparatus of the invention comprises an array of electrodes and a controller for actuating individual electrodes. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238768 | AUTOMATIC CAPTURE VERIFICATION WITHIN LEADLESS IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - In one example, a leadless implantable medical device (LIMD) generates a cathodal stimulation pulse with anodal recharge for delivery to patient heart tissues using the tip electrode and the anode electrode. The LIMD then verifies capture of the cathodal stimulation pulse and, if capture is not verified, delivers a cathodal backup stimulation pulse with anodal recharge using the tip electrode and the anode electrode. Automatic capture verification is thereby provided within an LIMD to allow for a reduction in the magnitude of stimulation pulses and to extend the lifetime of the device. In one particular example, the anode is a middle portion of a cylindrical case with a surface area sufficient to prevent anodal stimulation. Other portions of the case are coated with an electrically insulating material to render those portions substantially electrically inert. A voltage halver may be used to further reduce power consumption. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238769 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING LOSS OF CAPTURE - A method and apparatus for identifying loss of capture in a pacing device. While pacing pulses are being delivered, the device checks for emergence of a stable asynchronous underlying intrinsic rhythm in the presence of the delivered pacing pulses. The device determines that loss of capture has occurred responsive to emergence of the underlying rhythm. In response to determining that loss of capture has occurred, pacing provided by device is modified, for example by performing a threshold test and adjusting the energy levels of delivered pacing pulses in response thereto. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238770 | MULTI-LAYER COVERING FOR CONTROL MODULES OF ELECTRICAL IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - A control module for an electrical stimulation system includes an electronic subassembly and a connector assembly coupled to the electronic subassembly. The connector assembly defines a port suitable for receiving a proximal end portion of an electrical stimulation lead. The connector assembly includes connector contacts coupled to the electronic subassembly and open to the port. The connector contacts are suitable for coupling to terminals disposed along the proximal end portion of the electrical stimulation lead when the electrical stimulation lead is received by the port. A covering is conformably disposed over the electronic subassembly and the connector assembly. The covering has an inner surface, an outer surface, and multiple layers. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238771 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SKIN TREATMENT - Systems and methods are provided for focused remodeling and downsizing the volume of subcutaneous lipid-rich cells, body contouring, and tightening skin tissue, using controlled heating of the targeted areas on the body. Electromagnetic energy heats skin layers or tissues to achieve an aesthetic effect. The electromagnetic energy may be applied via an applicator without touching the skin. A spacer of insulating or dielectric material may be provided between the applicator and the skin. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238772 | NONINVASIVE PHOTO-ULTRASONIC BIOSTIMULATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A photo-ultrasonic biostimulation device and method of use for treating internal organ dysfunction and failure by restoring homeostasis and reversing generalized cell, tissue, and organ inflammation and edema throughout the VAST and thereby supporting the healthy functional automaticity of the body. This is achieved by the controlled exposure of the mitochondria, cells, tissues, and organ in the VAST, including the organs and tissues exhibiting dysfunction and the interdependent organs, with the precise dosimetry of the synergetic combination of specific wavelengths and tolerances of electromagnetic and ultrasonic energy. Such medical device is to be used concurrently with standard best medical practices of diagnosis and treatment and is designed to supplement and significantly improve outcomes. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238773 | WATER SOLUBLE ANIONIC BACTERIOCHLOROPHYLL DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USES - The invention provides anionic water-soluble tetracyclic and pentacyclic bacteriochlorophyll derivatives (Bchls) containing at least one, preferably two or three, negatively charged groups and/or acidic groups that are converted to negatively charged groups at the physiological pH, preferably Bchls having a group COO<->, COS<->, SO3<->, PO3<2->, COOH, COSH, SO3H, and/or PO3H2 bound through an ester or amide bond to one or more of the positions 17<3>, 13<3>, and 3<2> of the tetracyclic or pentacyclic Bchl molecule, for photodynamic therapy and diagnosis. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238774 | PHOTOTHERAPY DRESSING FOR TREATING PSORIASIS - Methods and apparatuses for phototherapy to treat skin disorders. In particular, described herein are phototherapy dressings for use with phototherapy UV light applicators (sources) to treat skin disorders such as psoriasis. The dressings described herein may include a support body onto which a medicament formed of a hydrogel and coal tar and/or coal tar extract is held. The dressing may be configured so that at least half (50%) of the UV light within a therapeutic range of wavelengths is through the dressing including the medicament to the patient's skin. The dressings may be adapted for use in conjunction with a phototherapy UV light sources. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238775 | ACTIVATABLE PARTICLES, PREPARATION AND USES - The present invention relates to novel activatable particles which can be used in the health sector. The invention more particularly relates to composite particles which can generate free radicals or heat when excited by X rays, and to the uses thereof in health, particularly human. The inventive particles comprise an inorganic-based, and optionally organic-based, nucleus and can be activated in vivo, in order to label or alter cells, tissues or organs. The invention also relates to methods for the production of said particles, and to pharmaceutical or diagnostic compositions containing same. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238776 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL INHIBITION OF PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY - A system and method are provided for preventing damage to the epidermis or other epithelial or non-target tissue during photodynamic therapy treatment. For example, an inhibiting radiation can be used to control formation of a photosensitizer from a precursor photosensitizer in the epidermis or epithelial tissue. Subsequent application of a treatment radiation can activate the photosensitizer to damage or destroy target sites while the non-target tissue remains substantially unaffected. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238777 | FLUORESCENT HANDPIECE - A handpiece can treat biological tissue using electromagnetic radiation, which can be substantially fluorescent light. The handpiece includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and a waveguide. The waveguide is adjacent the source, receives electromagnetic radiation from the source, and delivers the electromagnetic radiation to the biological tissue. The handpiece also includes a system for circulating a fluorescent substance through the waveguide. The fluorescent substance is capable of modulating at least one property of the electromagnetic radiation. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238778 | System and Method for Radiation Beam Measurement Normalization - A radiotherapy system includes a radiotherapy device, such as a LINAC, operable to direct a radiation beam from a head thereof during operation, a field detector positioned to be within the radiation beam during operation of the radiotherapy device and operable to generate a beam measurement signal, a reference detector positioned to be outside of the radiation beam during operation of the radiotherapy device and operable to generate a reference signal, and at least one computer in signal communication with the field detector and the reference detector and configured with software to normalize the beam measurement signal based on the reference signal and to output a normalized beam measurement. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238779 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING A CHANGE IN RADIATION DISTRIBUTION WITHIN A TARGET TISSUE - An apparatus for evaluating a change in radiation distribution within a target tissue of a patient, the apparatus constituted of: a memory having stored thereon parameters of radiation to be output by an irradiation source, the radiation parameters determined responsive to a reference image of the patient target tissue; a processor in communication with the memory; and an output module in communication with the processor, wherein the processor is arranged to: receive a present image of the patient target tissue; determine the expected distribution of radiation within the patient target tissue for an irradiation incidence according to the stored radiation parameters; determine the difference between the determined distribution and a predetermined distribution parameter; and control the output module to output a signal responsive to the determined difference. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238780 | BEAM POSITION MONITORING APPARATUS AND CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM IRRADIATION SYSTEM - A scanning magnet of an irradiation nozzle is controlled to irradiate the ion beam irradiated from a synchrotron accelerator to a target position P | 2015-08-27 |
20150238781 | IMAGE-GUIDED TISSUE ABLATION - A method of treating hypertension in a mammal is described, including: by focused sound energy, heating at least one nerve at a surface of a renal artery in a mammal; during the heating and by magnetic resonance imaging, repeatedly determining thermal levels in each of first and second volumetric zones of a region that includes at least a portion of the surface, the second zone being adjacent to the first zone; after determining that an indicium of a thermal level in the first zone exceeds a first threshold, and upon determining that an indicium of a thermal level in the second zone exceeds a second threshold, ceasing the heating of the at least one nerve for at least three months; and as a result of the heating, lowering a blood pressure in the mammal. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238782 | Combination of an Envelope for a Laminar Structure Providing Adaptive Thermal Insulation and a Heat Protection Shield - The present invention relates to a combination of at least one envelope ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238783 | Respirator Having Elastic Straps Having Openwork Structure - Various embodiments of a respirator are disclosed. The respirator can include a mask body and one or more elastic straps that are secured to the mask body on opposing sides. The elastic straps can have an openwork construction and can include a netting that has an array of polymeric strands periodically joined together at bond regions throughout the array. In one or more embodiments, the openwork elastic straps are lighter and more breathable than conventional straps. This improvement in breathability can make the respirator more comfortable to wear. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238784 | Zeolite coated nasal mask and disposable particulate respirator filtration media - A method and use of Zeolite coated nasal mask and disposable particulate respirator filtration media that will absorb air pollutants such as NOx, Ozone, PM | 2015-08-27 |
20150238785 | Nasal Mask - A nasal mask contains: a body including a flexible supporting portion, a holding portion, and an filter accommodating hole. The filter accommodating hole communicates with the body, the flexible supporting portion has a rear segment for abutting against an inner side of the user's nostril, and the holding portion is biased against an outer side of the user's nostril. A fastening cover rotatably is connected with the holding portion and includes a plurality of air orifices communicating with the filter accommodating hole. A three-dimensional filter is fixed in and is removed from the body, the three-dimensional filter includes a twisted filtration fence and an extending flange, and the twisted filtration fence has plural curved sections for filtering air in the three-dimensional filter, the extending flange extends outwardly from a bottom end of the three-dimensional filter and is retained between the holding portion and the fastening cover. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238786 | ANCHOR TROLLEY AND FALL ARREST SYSTEM AND METHOD IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - A fall arrest anchor trolley for arresting the fall of a user. In one embodiment, the invention can be a system for arresting movement of a worker after falling from an elevated work surface comprising: a rail; a trolley in rollable contact with the rail, the trolley having a body, a brake sub-system, and a plurality of wheels, the brake sub-system comprising a brake rod, a brake pad connected to the brake rod, a lanyard connector connected to the brake rod, and a resilient element; the brake rod slidably coupled to the body so that the brake sub-system is alterable between: (1) a free state in which the brake pad is spaced a distance above the rail; and (2) an arrest state in which at least a portion of the brake pad frictionally engages the rail; the resilient element biasing the brake sub-system into the free state. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238787 | Valve Device and Method for Preventing Explosion Propagation - A valve device includes a housing and a closing body for closing a passage in the housing in mechanical manner, wherein the closing body is movable between an open position and a closing position; a reservoir for a flame-extinguishing substance; and an injecting means configured to inject the flame-extinguishing substance into the passage in order to prevent explosion propagation resulting from a non-fully sealed closure by the closing body. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238788 | DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE SUPPRESSING AGENT IN A STOVETOP FIRE SUPPRESSOR AND METHOD - An automatic stovetop fire suppressor providing a gradual release of a fire suppressing agent in a desired distribution pattern and method of gradual and spatial agent release are provided herein. A plastic cone shaped lid seals on the bottom of a can and forms a closed container. The closed container is filled with a fire suppressing agent. An initiator charge breaks a designed breaking point of a reduced horizontal cross sectional area when fuse activated. The bottom lid drops down exposing a radial opening. Fire suppressing agent flows out of the radial opening, suppressing a stovetop fire with minimal or no splashing of cooking oil. An initiator housing is affixed to a top wall of the can and serves as the welding point for securing the plastic lid. A travel limiting member attached to the bottom lid catches on a shoulder of the initiator housing to limit the radial opening height. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238789 | ROOF TOP SPRINKLER SYSTEM - A system of fire protective sprinklers that fully cover and wet all areas of a structural roof threatened by a rapidly spreading fire, comprising a strategically placed array of roof mounted, long range water sprinkler heads, capable of fully covering the surface of the roof with a continual spray, keeping the roof wet to reduce its susceptibility to airborne embers that otherwise might ignite a fire; piping to carry water to the sprinkler heads; and a water source to provide water. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238790 | STOVETOP FIRE SUPPRESSOR WITH THERMAL GLASS BULB ACTUATION AND METHOD - An automatic stovetop fire suppressor using a compressed spring to lower a bottom lid upon thermal glass bulb fracture is provided herein. A plastic lid seals on the bottom of a can and forms a closed container. The closed container is filled with a fire suppressing agent. A compressed spring extends when a thermal glass bulb fractures. The extending spring lowers the bottom lid to open the closed container. Fire suppressing agent flows out of the radial opening, suppressing a stovetop fire with minimal or no splashing of cooking oil. A center post is secured to a top wall of the container. A ledge, or bottom support, secured to the container catches the bottom lid to limit the radial opening height. A gradual release of a fire suppressing agent in a desired distribution pattern and method of gradual and spatial agent release can be provided with a cone-shaped bottom lid. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238791 | MITIGATION OF VAPOR CLOUD EXPLOSION BY CHEMICAL INHIBITION - A method to mitigate the consequences of a vapor cloud explosion due to an accidental release of a flammable gas in an open area, comprising: defining an hazardous area wherein an accidental release of flammable gas is likely to happen; receiving a signal from a detector device able to detect the presence of the flammable gas within the hazardous area, upon reception of a signal indicating the presence of the flammable gas within the hazardous area, generating a control signal to activate a release of a flame acceleration suppression product in the hazardous area, at a rate that is determined as a function of the volume of said hazardous area. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238792 | AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF HCFO-E-1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE AND A PENTANE AND USES THEREOF - Azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HCFO-E-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and Cyclopentane. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238793 | MODULAR EXERCISE BOARD - An apparatus for receiving one or more attachments including a deck having one or more openings along a long axis of the deck and between the top surface and the bottom surface of the deck. Each of the one or more openings having a coupling mechanism and configured to receive one of the one or more attachments. Each attachment providing the exercise accessory to the deck and the coupling mechanism of each of the one or more openings being configured to couple the attachment with the opening after the opening has received the attachment and to attach the exercise accessory with the deck and provide the exercise mode associated with the exercise accessory. | 2015-08-27 |